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St. Louisans showed their support for homeless veterans at the organization’s Veterans Day 5K. The event raised more than $121,000.

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Happy New Year, St. Louis! Here at Town&Style, we are thrilled to bring you our first issue of a new decade, and we’re so pumped for what’s ahead this year and beyond. It’s a natural time for us to have new ideas and renewed motivation, but with a new publisher on board, the team has revived energy and goals. It’s been fun planning and collaborating on how to make T&S even better for our readers.

I hope everyone feels refreshed and ready for what’s ahead.

I admit, I feel like I could sleep for a couple of days. When you’re coming off of countless late nights, days of cookies, crepes and doughnuts for breakfast, daily doses of Nana’s Chex mix, and cheese boards and wine for dinner, your body tends to slow down a little. Oh, and running after a 1-year-old nonstop can be draining. Overall, though, my holidays truly were relaxing.

Some time off of work allowed me to focus on being a mom.

I let myself have fun and take a break from my normal routine.

Everyone needs that.

With all of the hype recently about resolutions and when you should ‘start’ them, I realized a while ago that I don’t need a specific day to begin a good habit or get myself organized.

I always focus on healthy eating and teach my children the same; I consistently work out and understand its extreme importance and necessity; and I frequently remind myself to be mindful and present. Now, there definitely are times when I veer from the norm. And I’m OK with that. I’m not into strict habits that can cause anxiety. I’m all about enjoying life. You’ve only got one.

My oldest two stayed up to ring in the new year, and my daughter started happily proclaiming, “We’re all alive another year!” What an awesome viewpoint. We have made it another year, and I would bet all of us have at least one thing to smile about.

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by stephanie wallace MOTHERHOOD IS A MAJOR LIFE EVENT FOR ANY WOMAN. From pregnancy and delivery to those first months with the new baby, it is a time of major changes and challenges, and the transition can be even more difficult without the necessary emotional, medical and financial support. Founded in 1991, Nurses for Newborns (NFN) provides in-home nurse visits, health care assistance, education and connections to resources for new mothers, fathers and other caregivers.

The nonprofit’s mission is to ensure that babies and their mothers are happy, healthy and thriving.

Expectant and new mothers can be referred to NFN by local hospitals, clinics and social service agencies, or they can contact the office on their own. The organization works to help anyone who needs support, according to CEO Melinda Monroe. “We don’t just help in situations where the baby is ill or facing other direct challenges,” she explains. “Sometimes, referrals are made out of concern for mom.” Women may be referred because of medical complications such as hypertension or depression, or they may come to the organization for other help. “We see a lot of women who are dealing with isolation,” Monroe adds. “They don’t have a natural, familial support system, and we help address those needs.”

NFN’s highly trained nurses, community health workers and licensed clinical social workers support the complex needs of families. Women are encouraged to seek support as early as possible.

“Pregnancy is a critical time for the health of the baby,” Monroe says. “Support also is key to combating maternal mortality. It’s important to make sure mom is as healthy as possible.” NFN helps connect expectant mothers with prenatal health care, screens for physical and mental health concerns, offers guidance about breastfeeding, and helps with planning for delivery. Families also are given information to help them prepare for the first few days after the baby arrives home.

After delivery, the program offers home visits from nurses who specialize in mother-baby health. They perform health assessments, prepare a plan of action with the baby’s caregiver, and support the parents for up to two years after the child’s birth. The support for mothers doesn’t stop either. Health screenings continue, and nurses can help the family access resources when needed.

“Delivery or a C-section is draining even without a newborn around, but we often see that mom becomes immersed in the care of her baby and forgets to think about herself,” Monroe notes. “To help with recovery, we make sure her health is being attended to while helping her feel confident in her new role.”

NFN supports families in 20 counties in Missouri. Currently, several communities have a waitlist for services. Such a demand makes the nonprofit’s annual fundraiser, A Night for Newborns, even more important this year. “The funds directly help us ensure that all families referred to us can receive services,” Monroe says. “The event supports nursing work where it’s needed most.” The gala will be held Feb. 29 at The Sheldon. David and Thelma Steward are honorary event chairs, and the Steward Family Foundation and World Wide Technology are presenting sponsors. Monroe says it will be a lively evening of auctions, music and dancing.

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TALK OF THE TOWNS by bill beggs jr.

TOWER GROVE SOUTH 〉〉

No jinx can stop the indefatigable Jeff Gerhardt, who already has transformed one nightmarishly unlucky corner into a successful bicycle shop and java joint, Cursed Bikes and Coffee. That would be at Jackson and Pershing avenues in U. City, where any number of pretty good to fine restaurants have failed utterly, one after another. Maybe the in-your-face name has helped, but no doubt the shop’s success is enhanced by its next-door neighbor, Taco Buddha. It’s perfect for those who crave more than a great cuppa joe, a superior pastry and maybe a banana. Cursed has been doing just fine, thank you, since it opened three years ago, such that Gerhardt has turned his energies toward reviving another languishing corner: Morgan Ford Road and Arsenal Street in Tower Grove South.

Morgan Ford meets its northern end at the park, and there is a choice of transportation at the southeastern and southwestern corners. One is a small but tidy used car lot. (Did we see a 1974 Yugo there? Maybe it was a Fit, a Fiat or Mini Cooper.) The other was A&M Bicycle, which had been at 4282 Arsenal St. for decades before closing last month. Its online reviews were mixed, more to the negative, which Gerhardt intends to change by April, when he’ll open a remodeled store with the same name. There’ll also be a café, which will serve Cursed custom-blended coffees, “because it’s about expanding the brand,” Gerhardt says. He has yet to suss out any other menu ideas. Meanwhile, April should be great for riding your bike in Tower Grove Park, now that all of the Lime Bikes are gone and helmet-free lunatics instead zip without warning from sidewalk to street and back on green electric scooters. The sensible among us may choose to rent bicycles at A&M, which no doubt will be an eye-catcher, as Gerhardt also has training as an architect. Meanwhile, back in U. City, his teenage daughter Mia may be ringing up your drink since Haley, once your friendly barista, has been tapped as manager of the new café. It will occupy a now-vacant space just a few spoked-wheel rotations to the east of A&M. Jeff will continue to float, that is, ride a bicycle, from one store to the other, as needed. “It’s only a 35-minute trip,” he says with a shrug.

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To help us ring in the New Year, let’s celebrate our fine new MLS team, the St. Louis, uh, Whatchamacallits.

Maybe the soccer team will have an actual official name before its $250 million stadium is completed. Quick segue to the St. Louis Battlehawks, our new XFL team currently training for games starting Feb. 9 against the Dallas Renegades; the first home game is Feb. 23 at The Dome against the New York Guardians. Maybe it’s about time to start describing, in detail, just what a Battlehawk is. It’s the legendary WWII fighter aircraft designed and built by McDonnell Aircraft, of course, that helped keep the skies over England clear of Nazi pilots. Right? Wrong. There was no such thing. We were just pulling your leg. You don’t know what a Battlehawk is either? Well, let’s ask the Google Machine. Wow! The results are already in, and there are two: One is a brutallooking dude in a video game, and the other is a military helicopter. We’ll cut to the chase here: Battlehawks is a supremely stupid name—especially when you realize that another alternative was the St. Louis Archers! For real. The silhouette of a warrior with bow at full draw would have been a cool logo, and may even have been designed to be inoffensive as far as political correctness goes. But wait! We have an Arch right here in St. Louis!

Did the knuckleheads brainstorming names not know that? It must have been clue-deficient millennials piled into a conference room on the 82nd floor of a NYC office building. Possible slogans, now useless?

Don’t get me started. Oh, OK. How about chanting “Bullseye!” after every score? If this seems like a little thing, that’s exactly the problem here. It’s just another example of the bar being raised for St. Louis, and of St. Louisans strolling beneath it without fear of bumping their heads.

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The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that the retail juggernaut that is Chesterfield must continue to share its hefty sales tax earnings with other municipalities in the county—a decision, ironically, that came down on Christmas Eve. In 2014, the city filed a suit claiming that sharing its sales tax proceeds in a ‘pool’ to be distributed among the county’s umpteen municipalities was unconstitutional. But the county itself—along with larger cities including Ballwin, Florissant, U. City and Webster Groves—prevailed over Chesterfield, a relative upstart municipality, having only been incorporated in 1988. (The ‘pool’ law was enacted in 1977.) Much of the city’s 33-some square miles are dedicated to shopping centers, particularly in The Valley aka Gumbo Flats, where there is arguably the world’s longest strip center in Chesterfield Commons and two, count ’em, two outlet malls. The winning argument, essentially, comes down to geography vis-à-vis number of consumers.

On any given day, you couldn’t shoehorn Chesterfield shoppers into all of the other cities we’ve mentioned put together—to begin with, where would they park?

To wit: Although Chesterfield, Webster Groves, U. City et al. have enviable residential areas, the latter two don’t

have the floodplain available to roll out millions upon millions of square feet of retail space, the next 500-year flood be damned. And that’s leaving out Chesterfield Mall, which may be mostly empty today, but surely will generate plenty more sales tax sooner or later.

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The local chapter of Women in Focus, an organization of female photographers who support and promote the photographic arts, is staging an exhibit and sale Jan. 12 to Feb. 21 at The Gallery Within. There will be an opening reception at 4 p.m. Jan. 12 at the gallery, which is located in Webster Groves Christian Church on Lockwood Avenue. The reception presents photography buffs an opportunity to enjoy refreshments and rub elbows with the women artists whose work will be available at discounted prices. The World Around Us is the all-encompassing title of the show, which demonstrates just what about the planet, micro and macro, caught the eye of the participating females behind the lens.

More than a dozen photographers will have about 50 works on display. Some will soar like the mating pair of bald eagles pictured above, and others will involve subjects that stay put: There should be landscapes and still-life. One of the members shoots astrophotography, which must be seen to be fully appreciated. Let’s just say it’s out of this world.

TT TRIVIA | YO! WHAT IS A YUGO? LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | 1. THE GERMAN PHRASE, “ES KOMMT NICHT WIEDER, SCHÄTZCHEN” MEANS “IT’S NOT COMING BACK, HONEY.” IN OUR DEC. 11 ISSUE, WE WERE REFERRING TO SCHNEITHORST’S, WHICH SHUTTERED CHRISTMAS EVE. SNIFF. 2. WIENERSCHNITZEL IS THE NATIONAL DISH OF SWITZERLAND. IT’S TWO WORDS, WIENER SCHNITZEL, ON MANY MENUS. 3. WIENER SCHNITZEL—A THIN, BREADED, PAN-FRIED VEAL CUTLET—IS REALLY FUN TO SAY.

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Any painting starts with a drawing. One may imagine it’s like the skeleton. “If the foundation of a house isn’t built well, everything crumbles on top of it,” says Ryan Greis, who has illustrated for publications ranging from our esteemed metro daily to St. Louis Magazine and the RFT. Greis operates Drawn Studio, which recently moved from the CWE to Eureka. The name has two meanings: As much as he loves drawing, he hopes others are drawn to it. Greis teaches the fundamentals of drawing, of form, of movement. His purpose?

To help young people, typically under 17, get

comfortable with pencils, charcoal and other media.

Some may decide on drawing as another skill to pick up in middle or high school—then, perhaps, to concentrate on careers as working artists. Greis, who works full-time in marketing with the software development firm Dirxion, has a flexible schedule, but he knows his students are busy with school, homework and sports. A certain amount of freedom allows him to schedule evening classes, workshops and even special weekend sessions at the Saint Louis Art Museum called ‘Mornings at the Museum,’ where students explore with pencils and pads—of newsprint. Most drawings are timed: as short as 20 seconds or as long as 20 minutes.

A working artist, whether full-time or freelance, must meet strict deadlines. Yes, kids, even comic books have deadlines. So, there’s not much doodling here; that’s for corporate meetings that never seem to end. Working artists must absorb certain principles so they can get things done A.) well, and B.) in a hurry. The newsprint?

“This is all about practicing,” Greis says. “I repeat, over and over, ‘Look for the big, dumb shapes!’” He smiles.

“I’ve never been completely satisfied with anything I’ve done.” Greis grew up across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, where people halfway feigned amazement that Kentucky folks wore shoes. On his studio wall is a goofy face, the portrait of an imaginary yahoo with a ratty hat, wide gaps between his teeth and a long nose resembling a pumpkin stem. It looks just a little too, well, real. Yes, Greis can poke fun at himself, but he’s serious about his art and teaching it to students. He used to spend hours on Saturdays at the Cincinnati Art Museum with pad and pencil, not to copy, but “to learn from the 400- to 500-year-old masters.” Now you can head westward to learn from a 46-year-old master!

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THE INSIDER A GLIMPSE AT WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND. &

PATTY by patty hannum THERE NEEDS TO BE A GOSSIP COLUMN called

Heard in the Chair. Hair stylists across St. Louis, actually across the country, know more about their clients than anyone else, including their therapists. As you know, I am a true crime aficionado, and whenever there is a case involving a woman, I always wonder why the police don’t visit her hair stylist. The stuff they could reveal without a subpoena!

I faithfully go every six weeks to see Amanda at Naturally Pure in Webster Groves for a color and cut. We have been together 20 years, longer than some marriages.

She has seen me through both of my parents’ deaths, and I have seen her through some really bizarre accidents that resulted in broken bones. During our 2 hours together, we talk about everything. No filter. It’s like going to confession but without the penance.

Anyway, since I’ve let my hair grow longer, I also now see Allison at Blown Away in Colonial Marketplace for blowouts. I know what you’re thinking: Can’t I wash my own damn hair? The answer is yes, but those two blowouts a week make me feel so happy, it’s worth every cent. Unlike other things I could do to look better, you know, like a touch of filler, a little Botox, some microdermabrasion, a chemical peel (you get my drift), the shampoo and blow dry actually feel good. I also don’t have to fib to my husband as to why my face is puffy. I like going to both of these salons because they are locally owned by women, just like Town&Style.

These past few years, well, since my year of ‘yes,’ I’ve backed off making any new friends. My migraines make me unreliable, I am afraid to discuss politics and let’s just say, I am a wee bit cranky. So I surprised myself one day a few months ago as Allison was drying my hair. We were discussing true crime TV shows (yes, I found a kindred spirit), and she told me about CrimeCon. It’s exactly what you think it sounds like: a large conference with other true crime fanatics. I immediately demanded that we go. This year it’s in Orlando, and the stars of our favorite shows (like Keith Morrison from Dateline), authors of our favorite books, podcast celebrities, crime investigators and people involved with the nonprofit Innocence Project will be there. If you are thinking nerd fest, you are correct. Allison thought I was kidding when I asked if we could add on a day to go to Disney World because no one in my family will go with me. We also had to include Michaela who used to do my hair because she, too, is a fanatic. The next thing you know, these two 30-somethings are going to Disney World and CrimeCon with a 60-year-old woman who just happened to sit in their chair and start talking. If that’s not karma, I don’t know what is!

So what’s my point? In this new year, be open to making new friends in weird ways. Shop locally. You have a choice, and I know that when I walk into Blown Away a little grumpy, I’m not going to leave that way. (I’d leave happier if the owner, J.J. Krane, would give me the senior discount, but I’m still too young. J.J. will give anyone who mentions this column a travel-size hair product though!) And let’s all be thankful there isn’t a gossip column called Heard in the Chair … especially me!

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SAMMYSOAP is one of my family’s favorite

spots in downtown Kirkwood … and plenty of other locals love it, too. THE GIFT SHOP RECENTLY CELEBRATED ITS FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY with live music, food and, of course, shopping. Some might not know that the store creates jobs for those with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

The goodness continues with its 100% natural brand of soaps, made in small batches in the back of the store. (The youngest customers love being asked back to make their own in fun shapes.) Congratulations!

CO-OWNER KAREN COPELAND WITH HER SON SAM, THE STORE’S NAMESAKE

▲ WINTERFEST is the Lou’s own version of Rockefeller Center in NYC, and this year, it has extended dates. THE ICE SKATING FUN AT KIENER PLAZA RUNS THROUGH JAN. 26, and I personally can say it’s worth the trip! Skating (or walking the rails) with the Arch as your main view is picture-perfect. New this year are heated igloos (yes, it’s possible); my crew thought lounging on couches sipping hot chocolate in a see-through igloo was pretty incredible. Add in Sugarfire barbecue and cocktails, and we all were happy!

◀ The NHL HAS ANNOUNCED THE ROSTER FOR THE 2020 ALL-STAR GAME HAPPENING RIGHT HERE IN THE GATEWAY CITY JAN. 25! Three members of the St. Louis Blues made the cut and will do what they do best for the Central Division: Ryan O’Reilly, Jordan Binnington and Alex Pietrangelo. LGB!!

▶ With this city’s weather, who knows if it will be 65° or 25°, but the ICE CARNIVAL in The Loop will go on regardless! HEAD TO DELMAR FOR SOME SERIOUS COLD-WEATHER FUN JAN. 17-19. Festivities start with the Snow Ball Friday night at the Moonrise Hotel. And then get ready for everything from frozen turkey bowling, live ice sculpting demonstrations, carnival rides and more the rest of the weekend.

MY MESSY M M LIFE

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TOWN TALK

WITH KATELYN & THE #CRUMBLYCREW

A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK MY KIDS EAT HEALTHY all of the time. They don’t. I don’t even want to admit how many times I find myself in the Chick-fil-A drive-through. I’ve been working on getting nutrient-dense food into my kids since my oldest (now 7) was able to start solids; it’s definitely a process. I’ve done a lot of things wrong and maybe a few right. But after doing some research and speaking with nutritionists, I have a few tips! ▶ Try, try again. It’s not groundbreaking advice, but it’s true. Every day I hear parents say, “My kid won’t eat that.” Yeah, maybe not the first time or even the fifth, but never say never. Research shows that you have to try something at least seven times to acquire a taste for it. A lot of kids just have to see a certain food 10 times before they will even try it once. Introducing one type of vegetable on the plate consistently over time will familiarize them. Eventually, they may sneak a bite, and the rest is history. ▶ Set an example.There is a lot of research on the importance of sitting down to eat as a family. It contributes to kids’ overall health and forms a healthy mindset about food. The little ones are always watching us, so simply eating healthy options in front of your kids can help them take the plunge to try new things. My son eats salad because mommy eats salad.

And now his big sister eats salad because she wanted to know what the fuss was all about!

▶ Control snacking. Skip all snacks a couple of hours before dinner. When your kids are starving and waiting to eat, put out the veggie tray as you are serving dinner. Hungry kids do crazy things. Like eat raw broccoli. ▶ Don’t use food as a reward. I’m currently raising both hands high to tell you the ways I’ve failed at this. I’ve used food as a reward for myself and for my kids. But then it dawned on me: If junk food is a reward, then what does that make healthy food? A punishment! And to be honest, using food as a reward or a punishment is not good for anyone. ▶ Stop talking about it. I used to drill my oldest about making healthy choices; she pushed back a lot and still does. With my second child, I occasionally just told him that certain foods will make him feel strong (like the Hulk). He rarely fights me on veggies.

▶ Get your kids in the kitchen. Kids are twice as likely to try foods they have a hand in making. Let them help in the kitchen; it may be an easy solution to a super picky eater. ▶ Substitutions & Additions Most kids have about three things they actually would choose to eat, and there are many ingredient swaps to make these favorite foods healthier.

• Try macaroni made out of chickpeas from@eatbanza. It has 9g of protein per serving.

•Add finely chopped veggies to soups, pasta sauce and meatballs.

•Spinach, kale or cauliflower can be added to most smoothies without anyone knowing.

• Bake with more nutrient-dense flours like almond or coconut to add healthy fats and protein to their favorite treats.

•Seapoint Farms makes spaghetti and fettuccine noodles from edamame or red lentils that are pure plant protein.

For a list of my favorite ingredient swaps and nutrient-dense recipes, check out my site, thebejuledlife.com.

The point is, I am always trying. Feeding your family healthy meals and getting kids to try new things is not a mission of perfection.

It’s a conscious and consistent effort that shows progress over time. If you want to join my Facebook group on dinner ideas, send me an Instagram message!

elyn —XO Kat

KATELYN YOUNG IS A LOCAL MOM OF THREE (HER #CRUMBLYCREW) WHO SHARES REAL MOMENTS OF MOTHERHOOD AS IT RELATES TO FASHION, FOOD AND FUN! FOLLOW HER ON INSTAGRAM AT @_KATELYNYOUNG_ OR FOLLOW HER BLOG AT THEBEJULEDLIFE.COM.

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A. Without a doubt, a realtor who takes the time to become

designated with a specific industry specialization is a professional who stays ahead of market trends and marketing specialties.

Our team holds numerous specialty designations, including the highest ones of Certified Residential Specialist and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, which are key to our expertise and success.

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2 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES SELECT PROPERTIES Rachel Carson Q. If someone is a firefighter, EMS first responder, health care

professional, teacher, in the military or law enforcement, or support staff for any of the mentioned, are there free benefits they qualify for when buying or selling a home?

A. Yes! As an affiliate for Homes for Heroes, after closing on a home, I give designated buyers $700 on every $100,000 spent on their purchase, and I offer a reduced commission when selling their home.

This is my way of saying a small thank you for keeping our communities strong and safe.

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3 | SABRINA ROBB PARTNERS KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY SAINT LOUIS Sabrina Robb Q. Should I be friendly with my realtor?

A. Considering that your realtor might be the one person you see, hear,

text and email the most for a few weeks or months … yes, please!

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FINANCE 〉〉 4 | FIRST BANK Andy Newbold

Mortgage Branch Manager

Q. What should I do in preparation for a mortgage application?

A. To receive the best interest rate, post the highest credit score

possible by paying down all card balances, refraining from applying for new credit for six months prior and making all payments on time for two years prior to application.

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REACHING OUT

MUSIC THAT RECLAIMS:

to bring music to foster children so its healing properties can help them reclaim their childhood

by stephanie wallace

MEET FOUNDER MELANIE BARRIER OF CREVE COEUR 〉〉 When did you start the organization?

The end of 2015 What interested you in this particular cause?

It had been on my mind for a very long time. As a child, I was in a residential facility, and someone gifted all of the kids the chance to attend a rock concert. Afterwards, we even got to meet the band. The impact of that act of kindness was really remarkable, and it stayed with me for many years.

It occurred to me that I could start an organization to give similar opportunities to others. Not having a traditional family can make foster children feel isolated. It’s a very different childhood experience, especially at school. I started Music that Reclaims so they could be a part of a community rather than apart from it. I think music really does that.

PHOTO: COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

What does the nonprofit offer?

We started with providing musical experiences.

We work with organizations like The Muny, The Fabulous Fox Theatre and the St. Louis Symphony, and we have a partnership with the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition to reach interested foster parents and kids. As we’ve grown, we’ve started adding opportunities for the kids to get involved with music directly. Every summer, the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition has a backpack drive, and we include a flyer for children who would like to participate in band. They reach out, and we help them procure instruments. We also help pay for other music education opportunities, like summer camps and group lessons. The final piece of what we do is music therapy. It can be such a beneficial way to help kids and teens open up about trauma. We help offset the costs so they can receive the care they need. Maryville University has been an amazing partner.

It graciously allows any child in our program to use its recording studio as part of music therapy. The kids have the opportunity to record their own stories and struggles.

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

It’s a very exciting time, and we’re doing a lot of things I’ve wanted to accomplish, including establishing a permanent music therapy room.

It would be great to grow the organization large enough to offer music scholarships to teens who are aging out of the foster care system.

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IN THE WORDS OF MUSIC THAT RECLAIMS:

“Being in the foster system for 10 years herself, Melanie knows all too well the trauma these children face, and it brings her great joy to see them grow and experience happiness. She has a full-time job, so it is incredible that she has been able to create this foundation and make an impact in so many children’s lives.”

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Encouraging young creative minds

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“WOW, THIS HAS BEEN THE MOST BORING DAY. I’ve held no cards at all.” How many times

have we heard that statement from partners, opponents or even ourselves? One of my favorite partners and mentors was Charlie Wiley. A St. Louis Hall of Fame bridge player, Charlie was wont to say, “A good player plays bad cards good.” Can you make these bad cards good in this month’s hand?

Vul: None Dealer: South

THE BIDDING:

S W

1 ♥ DBL

Pass 2 ♠

Pass Pass

N E Pass 2 ♦ Pass 4 ♠ Pass

BIDDING COMMENTARY: West doubled and bid his suit. East decided three trumps and four possible ♦ tricks were enough to bid game.

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DEC. 5

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OPENING LEAD: ♥ 9

North

♠ J 7 4

♥ 9 2

♦9732

♣9742 West ♠ A K Q 9 2 ♥ J 10 6 ♦ Q 6 ♣ A K 6

South

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♦ 8 54

♣ Q J 10

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THE PLAY 1. North led the ♥ 9, 3 from East, South the Queen, and West (Declarer) the 6.

2. South led the ♥ Ace, North completing his high-low, confirming a doubleton.

3. South continued the ♥ King. North needed South to continue ♥s to promote his trump Jack.

4. North knew South would never lead a ♦, so he had to make sure his partner led the fourth ♥.

5. North discarded the ♣ deuce, discouraging South from leading that suit.

6. South got the message and continued ♥s, promoting North’s trump Jack for the setting trick.

Bad hand played good.

NOTE: Staying with the hand and thinking through the bidding and play make defense much easier.

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The accepted method is to double and then after your partner’s response, bid your suit. Hint: When you double and bid your suit, the more cards you have in your opponent’s suit, the more high-card points you should hold (reference the hand above).

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LEISURE

LEADING EXPERT ON PARENTING GIRLS

QUICK BITES

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His counseling practice specializes in girls only, ages 6 through college years and focuses on helping them with issues such as:

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by stephanie wallace BREW NEWS

Major Brands, 4 Hands Brewing Co. and Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. have joined forces to give back to the community. Beer 4 Good is a blend of two ales, Urban Chestnut’s English Barleywine and 4 Hands’ Imperial Milk Stout, that has been aged for more than a year in a custom Makers Mark 46 barrel. The limited edition brew benefits local nonprofit Mission: St. Louis. … Schlafly Beer has released a new alternative to hard seltzers. At only 90 calories, Boomerang Mead Spritzer is made with honey and natural citrus flavors. It’s the first mead spritzer to be made in St. Louis.

CHAO DOWN

Now, diners can sip on something special at Chao Baan, the modern Thai restaurant that opened in The Grove this summer. It recently unveiled a new cocktail menu developed by beverage director Lindsey MacTaggart. The drinks are designed to complement the authentic, regional dishes on the menu and incorporate Thai flavors and ingredients like chili and tamarind.

CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT

A WARM WELCOME

Cinder House has a new chef de cuisine! Born and raised on a farm in Princeville, Illinois, Josh Adams is a James Beard Award semifinalist and was recognized as Food & Wine’s People’s Best New Chef in 2013.

Previously, he had opened his own restaurant, June, in Illinois., which was named the best new restaurant in the Midwest

by The Wall Street Journal.

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Looking for sweet treats without gluten? Head to Britt’s Bakehouse, now open at 137 W. Jefferson Ave. in Kirkwood. Owner Britt Royal is a lifelong baker who was diagnosed as gluten intolerant in 2009 and spent the past decade perfecting her glutenfree recipes … Music lovers and foodies alike will want to head to The Grove to check out Takashima Records on Chouteau Avenue (right between Chao Baan and Seoul Taco). The cocktail lounge and record label also will house Izumi, an eatery that focuses on Japanese bar food. …

After more than 18 years of bringing pan-Latin cuisine to Maplewood, Maya Cafe has closed its doors. Owner Jay Schober decided that at 73, he was ready to retire.

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A LITTLE SAUCY 〉〉

Halo + Cleaver, a locally based company focused on creating flavorful, healthy sauces and seasonings, is expanding its reach locally by bringing three of its low-calorie, all-natural sauces to Dierbergs and Schnucks: Mother Nature’s Perfect Ketchup, Smokehouse Red BBQ Sauce and Pure Gold BBQ Sauce.

Halo + Cleaver products also are available in area Supplement Superstores.

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WELLNESS

NOUVEAU, A BOUTIQUE MEDSPA

UMA Oils are a blend of pure and potent botanicals with dramatic healing benefits. They are powerful enough to combat eczema and extreme dryness yet gentle enough to soothe even an infant’s sensitive skin.

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EVORA

ADVANCED NURSING SERVICES OF ST. LOUIS

We have served the St. Louis area with quality nursing care since 1984. We provide private duty nurse aides, licensed practical nurses and registered nurses for patients. We work as a team, so you will always speak to a team member.

NOUVEAU

PICTURED: OWNER MAGGIE HOLTMAN, R.N., BSN

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EVORA

Evora is the concierge gynecological practice of Dr. Becky Kaufman Lynn. She specializes in menopause and sexual health and offers routine gynecology with a holistic approach.

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ACCUCARE HOME HEALTH CARE

Our nursing supervisor will visit your home to check on your health status weekly or as needed. This service is included with our private home care.

ACCUCARE

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HOME

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Find it today at Wilson Lighting.

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SCHOOLS FORSYTH SCHOOL

Learn more about our Early Childhood Program for ages 3 to 5 and our new Eyas Program for ages 2 and 3 at the Early Childhood Open House from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 11.

6235 WYDOWN BLVD. | 314.726.4542 FORSYTHSCHOOL.ORG

JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL

FORSYTH

At 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16, learn more about the benefits of a seventh- to 12thgrade school and the Burroughs community from our head of school.

Faculty presentations on department-specific curricula will follow.

Please RSVP to 314.993.4045 ext. 242.

JOHN BURROUGHS

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NOTEWORTHY STANGE LAW FIRM

Our divorce and family law firm has been providing men and women throughout the Midwest with responsive, diligent and communicative representation since 2007.

NOTE: THE CHOICE OF A LAWYER IS AN IMPORTANT DECISION AND SHOULD NOT BE BASED SOLELY ON ADVERTISEMENTS.

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REAL ART WITH MRS. O

STANGE LAW

Starting in January, I will offer an after-school art program in my home for second- through sixth-graders twice a week for two-week sessions. I have a BFA in art history from Vanderbilt University, and I am a certified elementary school teacher.

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LEISURE

LAURIE’S SHOES

We offer the complete ASICS Spring 2020 line for men, women and children.

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ANITA BERGER STYLE

I work with Saks Fifth Avenue to provide personal styling and wardrobe editing in the comfort of your home.

I can assist with any of your fashion needs!

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SURFACE EXPERTS

LAURIE’S SHOES

We provide repairs for small surface damage at homes and businesses.

We can colormatch and patch any hard surface, whether it’s countertops, tile, bathtubs, glass cooktops, wood/vinyl floors, etc.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR

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EVENTS

THE 2020 ST LOUIS SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR

The fair will be held at MICDS from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 25. This volunteer-driven event affords parents and children of all ages an opportunity to explore a variety of summer activities available locally, nationally and internationally. Open to the public and admission is free.

101 N. WARSON ROAD | SUMMEROPPORTUNITIESFAIR.ORG

SURFACE EXPERTS

ANITA BERGER

NURSES FOR NEWBORNS

Our 22nd annual ‘A Night For Newborns’ dinner auction benefits our in-home visitation program, which provides services to thousands of babies each year.

NURSES FOR NEWBORNS

7259 LANDSDOWNE AVE. | 314.544.3433 | NURSESFORNEWBORNS.ORG

JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. LOUIS

Save the date! The sixth annual Women’s Philanthropy L’Chaim! returns Oct. 27. Make plans to join us for another great evening of celebration, community and giving at this premier women’s event.

12 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE | 314.442.3840 | JFEDSTL.ORG

MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM

MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM

Enjoy free family activities like yoga, storytelling and more at the MLK Community Celebration Jan. 18 through 20.

JEWISH FEDERATION

5700 LINDELL BLVD | 314.746.4599 | MOHISTORY.ORG

From Winter...

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CHEERS TO HEALTH!

BY JULIA M. JOHNSON

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unattainable goal. While it’s easy to just grab something— anything—on the go, Dr. Jill Bosanquet, a family medicine specialist with SSM Health DePaul Hospital Weight Management Services, says the new year is the perfect time to slow down and prioritize smart meals because doing the opposite has major risks.

What happens to your body when you don’t stay active and eat a nutritious diet? Most notably, you’ll likely gain weight.

“Fat cells are active, metabolic cells that produce hormones and inflammatory chemicals,” Bosanquet says. “Along with added pounds, they can contribute to conditions like cancer, diabetes and heart disease.” High carbohydrate and sugar content can cause issues with insulin resistance, and high saturated fat can contribute to heart problems as well.

According to Bosanquet, good health is always personal, so it’s important to work with a doctor to create an individual plan for healthier living. “We can help you set some realistic expectations,” she says. “We also can calculate your metabolic rate and give you a targeted calorie recommendation for your individual needs.”

A doctor can help you understand what type of diet will work well for your body type, medical needs and lifestyle.

“We tailor nutrition recommendations to each person’s unique health issues,” Bosanquet says. “Diet programs like intermittent fasting may or may not be a good idea, depending on what health conditions you have and which medications you are using.” She adds that some self-monitoring plans like Noom may work well because they promote long-term behavior modification. “Whatever your needs, your plan should be slow, sustainable and consistent, not click-and-crash,’” she says.

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another challenge most people can understand. It’s easy to head home after a long day and think, “I’ll exercise tomorrow.” To keep yourself motivated, it’s important to learn habits of consistency and commitment, says Jessica Phillips, owner and certified trainer at The Exercise Coach. A positive mindset, new fitness technology and a gym with family-friendly services are just a few of the things that can make exercising easier.

“When thinking about fitness goals, always focus on what your quality of life will be a year from now,” Phillips advises.

“Would you like it to be as good or better? Don’t be afraid to make yourself a little uncomfortable today to make it happen tomorrow because ‘comfortable’ probably isn’t working that well for you anymore.”

She recommends using a holistic approach called ‘the best six doctors for your health’—exercise, water, sunshine, rest, good diet and fresh air. “Practice them every day,” she says.

“Start small, form a habit, see how good it feels, then make it a lifestyle. And don’t just think about exercise in terms of your

SOURCES: CLEVELAND CLINIC, PSYCHOLOGY TODAY, HARVARD.EDU, EHARMONY.COM

weight; consider how it also will help your body’s systems work better. Do you want to have more energy? Be able to think more clearly? Be stronger? Do things without pain? At the end of the day, it’s all about taking care of your whole self.”

PHILLIPS OFFERS SOME MENTAL MOTIVATION TIPS FOR BUSY PEOPLE:

➊ Keep your workout clothes and shoes in the car.

Don’t give yourself an excuse to go home. ➋ Write your gym appointments and fitness classes on the calendar in bright colors so you won’t forget them. ➌ Remember that working out will help you build energy for a more productive workday, improved mood and better work relationships. ➍ Give exercise the same importance as a doctor or dentist appointment. It’s just as key to your health. ➎ You can be more present for others if you take care of your own health first.

EXERCISE MADE EASIER

Here are some ways fitness companies are making it simpler to stay in shape.  Ever stare into the bathroom mirror and wish it could talk back? Supermodel (and St. Louis native!) Karlie Kloss and athletic wear company Lululemon are among the financial backers of Mirror, a New York maker of interactive, portable fitness mirrors that connect to the Internet. As you work out in front of the mirror, a personal coach leads you through classes, and the system shows your progress.  Peloton immersive cardio bikes also use interactive home fitness technology. As you cycle, you work with an on-screen trainer who guides and encourages you via streaming video, either live or on demand.  HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is an efficient way of doing intense cardio exercise at home for short periods of time. Recent research suggests that 60HIIT, which involves 6 to 10 one-minute bursts of exercise with a minute of rest in between, may be the most effective. There’s also Tabata training, a HIIT program that involves 20 seconds of exercise with 10 seconds of rest in between, for a total of 8 rounds.  Some area gyms like Club Fitness, Life Time Fitness and Wellbridge Athletic Club offer childcare services and kids’ activities so the little ones can have fun while you sweat!

IThere’s T ’noSdoubtAaboutDit—aAhappy T Erelationship ! does wonders for your mood and well-being, which truly benefits your overall health. If you’re still looking for a permanent plus-one, it might be a good time to polish up your dating and relating skills to boost your chances of success. Whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s, here are some love-life lessons you can put to work in the new year.

DID YOU KNOW?

A fulfilling relationship can help your mental health! It ▶ provides a constructive focus for your attention and energy. ▶ gives you time and encouragement to pursue things that support your well-being. ▶ provides a buffer from the effects of stress and adversity.

Flying solo can affect your physical health just as much as being in love. Feeling lonely can raise your level of cortisol, a stress hormone, which may compromise your immune system and increase your risk of heart disease.

THE SCIENCE OF LOVE

There’s a reason they call it ‘chemistry’ when sparks fly between two people. Your body responds to romantic feelings by producing chemicals and hormones that affect your mood and outlook. The three stages of love are affected by different substances in the body and brain:

➊ DESIRE IS RELATED TO THE SEX HORMONES TESTOSTERONE AND ESTROGEN.

➋ ATTRACTION IS AFFECTED BY LEVELS OF DOPAMINE, NOREPINEPHRINE AND SEROTONIN.

➌ ATTACHMENT OR LONG-TERM BONDING IS LINKED TO THE HORMONES OXYTOCIN AND VASOPRESSIN.

D AT I N G D O ’ S AN D D O N ’ T S I N 2 0 2 0 Going out with someone new can be nerve-wracking, especially when you’re meeting for the first time. It can be tough to think of things to talk about or find common interests. Here’s a little advice to help you converse, connect and date successfully in the new year.  Listen as much as (or more than) you talk. Think of the conversation like a tennis match where you and your date get equal time sending questions and answers back and forth. Being a thoughtful listener is definitely the more important skill!  Be wary of the person who shares deep secrets too soon or expects you to do the same. Sensitive information might be unwelcome in the early stages of a relationship.

There’s plenty of time to talk about serious stuff later on if you happen to hit it off.  Don’t dump negative info. Never use a date as an opportunity to complain or vent. Airing too much personal drama can create a false sense of intimacy, and bitterness may drive the other person away. It’s best to share those details later, when you understand each other better.  Check out your date’s social media habits. Are there a lot of posts that show the person overindulging or being rude? If so, it might be time to move on to the next prospect.

GOOD QUESTIONS TO ASK ON A FIRST DATE: Who are the most important people in your life?

What makes you laugh?

Where is ‘home’ for you?

Do you have a dream you’re pursuing?

What do your Saturdays usually look like?

What’s your big passion?

What’s on your bucket list?

Who is the most fascinating person you know?

What’s your most valuable possession?

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Happy 2020! That has a great ring to it, doesn’t it? A new year, a new decade and a world of possibilities! The team and I here at Town&Style were thrilled to rip off the calendar page and race into the year ahead. You are what fuels us, and we can’t wait to tell the stories that matter. I like to say we are in this together. If Town&Style can bring you a spark of joy and make your life a little more beautiful, then we are doing this right!

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The photo below is one of my favorites from the entire holiday season. This image and the joy I felt in that moment is how I will enter this year. It will serve as a constant reminder of how I want to live/give each and every day. I want to give more hugs, give more time, give more hope, give more help, give more compliments, give more of what truly matters! And I want to hear all of the ‘give’ and ‘good’ in our community, so please drop me an email anytime at kkelly@townandstyle.com.

I love to connect with our readers through a message or when I’m out and about!

In closing, at this time of year that is full of resolutions, let me leave you with this thought: If no one has told you lately, you are brilliant and spectacular! You make people happy. Don’t change a thing!

From me to you, Happy New Year, and keep shining!

—Karen Kelly Publisher

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fter a nationwide search, the Jewish Federation of St. Louis has selected Brian Herstig as its next President and CEO. Herstig succeeds Andrew Rehfeld, who left in April to become President of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.

Herstig, currently residing in Minneapolis, has an impressive and varied background working in the nonprofit sector, including a total of 15 years at the ability to connect with and inspire all segments of Jewish Federations of Minneapolis and Pittsburgh. our Jewish community, and to lead the Federation in Most recently, Herstig has been the Director of implementing our strategic plan and vision.”

Operations and Administration at Twin Cities R!SE, Herstig is married to Barbara (Barb) and has three which assists individuals in generational poverty children. He and his family look forward to moving on the path to long-term and stable employment. to St. Louis and beginning his journey at the Jewish He holds two master’s degrees, one in nonprofit Federation of St. Louis. “My background in social management and the other in Jewish communal work taught me to ‘meet people where they are,’ service, from Brandeis University, and he graduated which means to listen more than you speak, look for magna cum laude from The Ohio State University commonalities among a diverse group, and design with a degree in social work. solutions that work for as many people as possible,” Herstig is expected to begin his new role the he says. “I have tried to do that in my career, and it beginning of January. “Brian immediately rose will be my honor to work with the St. Louis Jewish to the top of our candidate list for his community to do so.” keen attributes, especially with Herstig will head up a Federation implementation and vision senior management team that around strategic planning includes COO Don Hannon, and our new community who was acting CEO during the investment model,” search, and three Federation says Greg Yawitz, managers, who were named to Federation board newly created vice president chair and copositions. They are Mindee chair of the search Fredman, Vice President, committee.

Community Impact; Julie Gerry Greiman, Gibbs, Vice President, immediate past Development; and Karen —Brian Herstig Federation board chair Sher, Vice President, and co-chair of the search Community Engagement. committee, adds, “Brian Jewish Federation of St. Louis impressed us with having the is the Jewish community’s central

BRIAN HERSTIG, CEO

philanthropic, planning, and community-building organization. Founded in 1901, it is one of the region’s most respected and effective nonprofit organizations. Jewish Federation of St. Louis supports more than 90 agencies, programs and services in St. Louis and around the world to ensure a thriving Jewish community, respond to emergencies, and care for our vulnerable. Funds are raised through the Federations’ Annual Campaign and through planned giving opportunities.

Jewish Federation of St. Louis is a proud member of United Way, a Better Business Bureau Accredited charity, and a 4-star rated charity by Charity Navigator, its highest possible rating. Find out more at JFedSTL.org.

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held Dec. 21 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of the 58 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty.

In this, the 135th Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Special Maids: Miss Mary Cutts Otto, Miss Elizabeth Barnes Reisinger, Miss Grace Catherine Mersmann, Miss Theresa Pericles George, Miss Claire Margaret Donnelly and Miss Laura Condie Nix. Miss Lily Shelton Baur was named the Queen of Love and Beauty. She succeeds retiring queen Cecelia Ann Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Fox.

CAROLINE SANT AND HER FATHER, FRANK, PAINT AT LA SALLE MIDDLE SCHOOL.

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St. Louis is a city rich

in traditions, and some of its most beloved are the work of the Veiled Prophet Foundation. Each year, thousands of revelers enjoy VP events like Fair St. Louis, but many may not know the whole story behind those two familiar letters.

Mark Lewis, chair of the 2019 Veiled Prophet Ball, says the nonprofit’s main goal is to make the Gateway City a great place to live and work through philanthropy and community service, and it’s starting the new year with a renewed emphasis on that commitment. “The theme of the 2019 ball was the renaissance of St. Louis,” he says. “We chose that idea because we want everyone to know about the great developments happening here. We point to things like the St. Louis Blues’ Stanley Cup victory, the Major League Soccer announcement, new corporate headquarters, and local advancements in biotechnology and entrepreneurship. From our perspective, all of this ties in closely with the VP maids and their families, who also do their part to make the community successful. Our organization dates back more than 140 years, but it always stays true to the original theme of enhancing local economic growth.”

Lewis, who is chief financial officer at the advertising technology firm LockerDome, says the VP’s Community Service Initiative (CSI) is always evolving, looking for new nonprofit partners and ways to help neighbors in need. The program gives VP members, maids and their families the chance to roll up their sleeves, create connections and make a personal impact on community improvement efforts. In 2019 alone, 1,000 volunteers worked on 38 projects for 25 local charities.

They cleaned school classrooms, planted sustainable gardens, built an outdoor fitness and learning station, packed and distributed meals, visited children in hospitals, gathered school supplies for students, assembled care packages for first responders and overseas military, and much more.

Over the holidays, volunteers helped Mission St. Louis host a pancake breakfast and affordable gift shopping day for area families, and they brightened the lives of patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital with festive caroling. “We wanted to make them smile and take their minds off what they are going through, even just for an hour,” Lewis notes. At other times of the year, volunteers also partner with local nonprofits like the Royal Vagabonds, a service organization of African-American men who support scholarships and other youth education programs.

Lewis says a team effort is needed to guide the city into its next phase of development and success. “Each year at the Veiled Prophet Ball, we celebrate the young women and their volunteer efforts, but it’s also about the members and their families who put time and effort into the community,” he says. “We want to reflect the city we serve, and our membership continues to grow and diversify. We’re proud that a lot has been accomplished in the past decade, and we are working hard to get people excited for the new one.”

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LILY SHELTON BAUR

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Baur, Lily is a graduate of MICDS. She volunteers weekly for LovePacks, an organization that provides children in need with food for the weekend. She has many family members who have participated in the VP Ball, including her sister, Lindsey Elise Baur, who is a former Special Maid, and her aunt, McKay Mills, who is a former Queen.

VP SECTION COMPILED BY KARYN WILLIAMS, JULIA M. JOHNSON AND STEPHANIE WALLACE PHOTOS BY EMILY OWENS AND PETER LACY

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A graduate of Ladue Horton Watkins High School, Laura is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee Nix Jr. and is one of four children. Her sister, Paton Nix, also was a Special Maid. Laura speaks Italian and is majoring in studio art in photography. She volunteers monthly at Most Holy Trinity.

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Donnelly, Claire attended Marquette High School. Her interests include soccer and field hockey, and she has been an active volunteer with the VP CSI projects. She held an internship with Fair St. Louis and also helps out with Special Olympics.

Theresa graduated from Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School and is majoring in nursing. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O’Toole George, and her sister, Eleanor, is a former Special Maid. Theresa is a member of the National Student Nurses Association and volunteers at CAN (Community Action Network).

LAURA CONDIE NIX

CLAIRE MARGARET DONNELLY

THERESA PERICLES GEORGE

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The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mersmann, Grace attended Visitation Academy. She is majoring in organization and strategic management, as well as psychological and brain sciences. She was a Fair St. Louis intern, and she volunteers with Little Bit Foundation and Computer Comfort. She also has participated in numerous VP CSI projects.

Elizabeth graduated from MICDS and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Reisinger Jr. Her sister, Lily Reisinger, is a former Special Maid. Elizabeth has volunteered with Share a Meal, Food Outreach and Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital.

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Otto Jr., Mary is the cousin of two former Queens, Charlotte Capen Jones and Anne Baldwin Wetzel, and numerous former Special Maids. She is a graduate of John Burroughs School and speaks French. She is actively involved in various leadership roles and organizations at college and is a nationally ranked hunter/jumper rider. She has tutored and volunteered for VP CSI service projects and the APA.

GRACE CATHERINE MERSMANN

ELIZABETH BARNES REISINGER

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LAUREN MAE MALLOY, LAUREN PIERCE MASON

ANNE ELIZABETH WEISER, GREGORY T. STEVENS

BRIDGET RACHEL OLIVER, WINTHROP B. REED III

OLIVIA SKYLAR GRAHAM, TIMOTHY J. MALECEK

ASHLEY NICOLE CASTER, MARGARET KINLEY JOHNSTON

CECELIA ANN FOX

SABRINA MCFALL LINENBROKER, MATTHEW R. EMBLETON

CARMEN ALEXANDRA SANSONE, DANIEL C. TARLAS

ABIGAIL MAE LAWHORN, PAIGE ELIZABETH PISKULICH, PAIGE THI NGA KREHER

CAROLINE EMELIA SUMNER, GRACE ANN REEDY

JENNIFER ELLA JOHNSTON, ELIZA PAIGE WEAVER MILLER, OLIVIA SEALY THOMPSON

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MARGARET LAYNE ZAEGEL, CHARLES E. WINDSOR JR.

CAITLIN LOUISE MULLENIX, JAMES S. MYER

ERIN MARIE KRIPPENE, LAWRENCE V. NIEMANN JR.

KATHERINE ANNE O'HARA,

BROOKE ANN WRIGHT, DANIEL L. BUSSE

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JENNIFER MEYERS WILLIAMS, AMELIA ELLIOTT LOVE

AVA ROSE KOON, TRAVIS L. NOBLE JR.

MARY TRACY MOORE, NICHOLAS U. POTTER CLAIRE ELLEN BURMEISTER, JOHN M. HOWELL JR. ELENA ANNETTE WALLACH, SARAH BARHAM SIMMONS WITTENBERG, GRACE HATHEWAY JAEGER

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JUNIOR MAIDS

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. 2019 Maids of Honor ,

Miss Frances Elizabeth Akins

Miss Lily Shelton Baur

In the Spirit of Giving Participant

Village, VP Fashion Show, North Side Community School, St. Louis Service Bureau Youth Board

Mr. and Mrs. Martin P. Akins Escort: Dr. John Eisenbeis H.S.: Westminster Christian Academy Service: Special Needs Teacher Assistant, Red Latina,

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Baur Escort: Mr. Jason R. Mills H.S.: MICDS Service: VP Parade, Operation Sunscreen, Rainbow

Miss Cecilia Marie Besancenez

Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Besancenez Escort: Mr. Stephen Braeckel H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: St. Vincent de Paul, Children’s Miracle Network

Miss Molly Katherine Daws

Miss Claire Margaret Donnelly

Miss Reilly Catherine Dunne

Trips to Atlanta and Talladega, Showman Water Projects, St. Jude’s, Nurses for Newborns

Endeavor, The Biome School, Normandy School Backpack Distribution, Beyond Housing, VP Fashion Show, Food Outreach, Reading Tutor, Spirit Camp

St. Patrick Center, St. Louis World Food Day, Motion for Kids, Karen House

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony C. Daws Escort: Mr. Michael J. Smith H.S.: Visitation Academy Service: St. Luke’s Hospital, Luke 18 Retreat, Mission

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Donnelly Escort: Mr. James H. Howe IV H.S.: Marquette High School Service: Operation Sunscreen, Missouri Veterans

Mr. Phillip Michael Campbell and Mrs. Carrie Campbell Escort: Mr. Thomas B. Smallwood H.S.: Visitation Academy Service: Guardian Angel Settlement Association,

Miss Claire Ellen Burmeister

Miss Ashley Nicole Caster

Miss Elise Pauline Connell

Sunscreen, Great Circle Fitness Trail Build, VP Parade, Equine Assisted Therapy, Best Buddies

Thailand, Costa Rica and Tanzania

Missouri Veterans Endeavor, Reading Is Key

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Burmeister Escort: Mr. John Howell Jr. H.S.: MICDS Service: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Operation

Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Caster II Escort: Mr. Jeffrey Sigmund H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: Ladue Fire Department, Mission Trips to

Miss Emma Louise Fiala

Miss Sophia Marie Frane

Kanakuk Kamps, Athens PB&J

Food Outreach, Guardian Angel Settlement Association, Marian Middle School, Nurses for Newborns, Covenant House

Mr. and Mrs. William Fiala Escort: Mr. James Fiala H.S.: Westminster Christian Academy Service: Holiday Poinsettia Distribution,

Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Frane Escort: Mr. Brent St. John H.S.: Nerinx Hall Service: Great Circle, Brightside St. Louis,

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Connell Escort: Mr. Bruce Selkirk III H.S.: MICDS Service: North Side Community School,

Miss Lauren Ann Gast

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gast Escort: Mr. Craig E. Gooch H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: Angel Ministries, Tutor, Villa Duchesne

Miss Theresa Pericles George

Miss Gretchen Faye Goebel

Miss Olivia Skylar Graham

Miss Elizabeth Cameron Hill

Miss Grace Hatheway Jaeger

Miss Jennifer Ella Johnston

Nurses for Newborns, Rock Steady Boxing, St. Louis Young Women’s Leadership Conference

Learning, LEAD Tutoring, Ladue Chapel Food Bank, Chapel for the Exceptional, Kinder Cottage, Camp Independence, University Nutrition Outreach

Story School and Friends Pantry, St. Vincent de Paul, Sts. Peter and Paul Homeless Shelter, Karen House

Crisis Nursery, Great Circle, Brendan’s Buddies, Mercy Hospital Foundation, Humane Society of North Texas, Love Your Melon Campus Crew, St. Patrick Center, St. Louis Area Foodbank

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Room at the Inn, Habitat for Humanity, Rocky Mountain Forest Institute, Black Forest Together, Natural Ties

VP Parade, National Charity League, KUTO-Kids Under Twenty One, Clayton Childhood Center, Summer Days Counselor, Senior Buddy at John Burroughs School, Global Leadership Volunteer in Costa Rica

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O. George Escort: Mr. James F. Mauzé Jr. H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: St. Louis Area Foodbank, Head Start Program,

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Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Graham Escort: Mr. Timothy Malecek H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: VP Parade, St. Louis Children’s Hospital,

Mr. and Mrs. James C. Hill Jr. Escort: Mr. Ted Armstrong H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: Friends of Kids with Cancer, St. Louis

Mr. and Mrs. J. Stuart Jaeger Escort: Mr. Phillip Tatlow H.S.: Kirkwood High School Service: Beyond Housing, Kirkwood Youth Service,

Mr. and Mrs. Steven T. Johnston Escort: Mr. Steven R. Tschudy H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: Normandy School Backpack Distribution,

Miss Margaret Kinley Johnston

Miss Ava Rose Koon

Miss Paige Thi Nga Kreher

Miss Erin Marie Krippene

Miss Abigail Mae Lawhorn

Miss Sabrina McFall Linenbroker

VP Parade, National Charity League, Global Leadership Volunteer in Costa Rica, KUTO-Kids under Twenty One, RAD-Reaching Adolescent Drivers, Senior Buddy at John Burroughs School, Summer Days Counselor, Animal Protective Association

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Beyond Housing, Normandy School Backpack Distribution, Holiday Poinsettia Distribution, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, SPENSA, Special Olympics

for Special Kids, Little Bit Foundation, Serve St. Louis, Youth Ministry Group

VP Parade, St. Louis City Beautification, University Dance Marathon, University Relay for Life

Retreat Planner for Mary Queen of Peace

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Food Outreach, Holiday Poinsettia Distribution, St. Louis Crisis Nursery, King of Kings Lutheran Church Nursery

Mr. and Mrs. Steven T. Johnston Escort: Mr. Robert F. Johnston H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: Normandy School Backpack Distribution,

Mr. and Mrs. Christpher O. Koon Escort: Mr. Travis Noble Jr. H.S.: Ladue Horton Watkins Service: Operation Sunscreen, Walk A Mile in Her Shoes,

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kreher Escort: Mr. Richard Schneider H.S.: Ursuline Academy Service: Mission Trip to Haiti, T.A.S.K.- Team Activities

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas U. Krippene Escort: Mr. Lawrence V. Niemann Jr. H.S.: St. Joseph’s Academy Service: Litzsinger School, St. Anselm Parish,

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Lawhorn Escort: Mr. Frederick R. Kostecki H.S.: Ursuline Academy Service: VP Parade, Luke 18 Retreat,

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Linenbroker Escort: Mr. Matthew Embleton H.S.: Marquette High School Service: Beyond Housing, Shriner’s Hospital, VP Parade,

Miss Amelia Elliott Love

Miss Lauren Mae Malloy

Miss Lauren Pierce Mason

Miss Grace Catherine Mersmann

Miss Elizabeth Kelly Minifie

Plunge, She’s the First

Timmy Global Health Medical Mission Trips

Dr. Genie Labs/Little Medical School

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Mersmann Escort: Mr. Kenneth A. Howard H.S.: Visitation Academy Service: Zion Lutheran School Playground Build,

Miss Eliza Paige Weaver Miller

Little Bit Foundation, Adopted Grandparents (Girl Scouts), Serve for Sight and Computer Comfort, University Student Ambassador, Co-chair at University Catholic Student Union

Pantry, John Burroughs Summer Camp Counselor, University Dance Marathon, Camp Kesem

Safe Connections, Special Olympics

Miss Mary Tracy Moore

Miss Caitlin Louise Mullenix

Miss Laura Condie Nix

Miss Katherine Anne O’Hara

Miss Bridget Rachel Oliver

Miss Mary Cutts Otto

Food Outreach, Up with People, University Crisis Hotline

Classroom

Normandy School Backpack Distribution, VP Parade, VP Ball, Most Holy Trinity School, Camp Hope, Special Olympics, Sixth-Grade Camp Counselor

Build, Campus Cupboard, Volunteer Babysitter at Christ Church, American Red Cross, Read, Lead and Achieve

Best Buddies, St. Louis Children’s Hospital Youth Council, Hospital and Elephant Rehabilitation Builds in Thailand, School Build in Tanzania

Project, Brightside St. Louis, Lake Louie, Food Outreach, Rainbow Village, First Responders Care Package Project, The Biome School, Mission St. Louis, Animal Protective Association, University Residence Hall Association

Mr. and Mrs. George F. C. Love Escort: Mr. David Elliott H.S.: MICDS Service: Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls, Urban

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan W. Moore IV Escort: Mr. Nicholas U. Potter H.S.: MICDS Service: St. Patrick Center, Mission St. Louis,

Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Malloy Escort: Mr. Kenneth M. Dude H.S.: MICDS Service: St. Louis Crisis Nursery,

Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Mullenix Escort: Mr. James S. Myer H.S.: MICDS Service: Food Outreach, VP Fashion Show, MICDS Art

Drs. John and Mary Mason Escort: Mr. Charles Dressel H.S.: MICDS Service: St. Louis Food Bank,

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee Nix Jr. Escort: Mr. Willliam J. Brennan Jr. H.S.: Ladue Horton Watkins Service: Shriner’s Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital,

Mr. and Mrs. John D. O’Hara Escort: Mr. Trenton E. Toone H.S.: MICDS Service: VP Fashion Show, Great Circle Playground

Dr. Mark Miller and Dr. Nancy Weaver Escort: Mr. Richard Arnold H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: Ladue Early Childhood Center, St. Louis Food

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy C. Oliver Escort: Mr. Winthrop Blackstone Reed III H.S.: MICDS Service: Holiday Poinsettia Distribution, Turkey Trot,

Mr. and Mrs. C. David Minifie Escort: Mr. D. Brian Cherrick H.S.: Ladue Horton Watkins Service: Girls Inc., National Charity League,

Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Otto Jr. Escort: Mr. Meredith C. Jones III H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: Beyond Housing, City Hall Beautification

Miss Lindsay Jane Parks

Miss Virginia Alden Pflager

Miss Paige Elizabeth Piskulich

Miss Gabriella Grace Rami

Miss Grace Ann Reedy

Miss Elizabeth Barnes Reisinger

Community School Field Day, Reading Is Fundamental

Playground Build, VP Fashion Show, Crown Center

Girls on the Run, Special Olympics, Race for a Reason

Marian Middle School, Provision Living Nursing Home, Tutor

St. Vincent de Paul, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis Food Bank

VP Fashion Show, Shriner’s Hospital, Food Outreach, Share A Meal, University Media Center, Mother Theresa Missionaries of Charity Soup Kitchen, Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Board, Service Bureau, Junior Board Member, Peruvian Service Learning Trip

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Parks Escort: Dr. Fredrik Engelhardt H.S.: MICDS Service: US Open Wheelchair Tournament,

Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Pflager III Escort: Mr. Stephen D. Lilly H.S.: MICDS Service: St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Great Circle

Mr. Kent E. Piskulich Escort: Mr. Mark Burnham H.S.: Ursuline Academy Service: Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls,

Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Rami Escort: Mr. Steven R. Wendling H.S.: Nerinx Hall Service: Great Circle, Special Needs Soccer Association,

Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Reedy Escort: Mr. Timothy Wells H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: Shriner’s Hospital, Belleville Nursing Home,

Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Reisinger Jr. Escort: Mr. Clark Wolfsberger H.S.: MICDS Service: City Hall Beautification Project, VP Parade,

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Miss Carmen Alexandra Sansone

Miss Margaret Morton Schmid

St. Agnes Home, Fiji Islands Volunteer Trip

Shriner’s Hospital, MICDS Alumni Panel

Mr. and Mrs. James Sansone Sr. Escort: Mr. Daniel C. Tarlas H.S.: St. Joseph’s Academy Service: Sts. Peter and Paul Homeless Shelter,

Miss Margaret Anne Tyrrell Mr. and Mrs. James T. Tyrrell Escort: Mr. Ronald Hind Jr. H.S.: Ladue Horton Watkins Service: Gateway 180 Homeless Shelter,

Operation Food Search, Little Bit Foundation, Forest Park Planting and Clean Up, Math Tutor, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Learn to Row

Mr. and Mrs. David F. Schmid Escort: Mr. Edward L. Brown H.S.: MICDS Service: VP Fashion Show, Miriam Middle School,

Miss Elena Annette Wallach

The Hon. Stanley J. Wallach and Ms. Karen Mac Wallach Escort: Mr. James Krekeler H.S.: Kirkwood High School Service: Turkey Trot, Jewel Box Beautification Project

Miss Caroline Emelia Sumner

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cartan Sumner Jr. Escort: Mr. Paul. E. Sumner H.S.: Villa Duchesne Service: AIM High St. Louis, English Teaching Assistant

Miss Brooke Elizabeth Waller

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Waller Escort: Mr. C. Baxter Southern III H.S.: Ladue Horton Watkins Service: Ladue Dance Marathon, Ladue Chapel Mission and Lector Committees, Mission St. Louis, Club ASK, VP Parade, Guardian Angels Back to School, Operation Sunscreen, Eye Care Charity of Mid America, University Dance Marathon

Miss Addison Lee Thomas

Miss Olivia Sealy Thompson

Miss Caroline Santiago Turner

T.A.S.K.-Team Activities for Special Kids

St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Pedal The Cause

Distribution, St. Louis Food Outreach, St. Martha’s Hall

Mr. and Mrs. Addison B. Thomas Escort: Mr. Chad Funkhouser H.S.: MICDS Service: The Woman’s Exchange,

Miss Anne Elizabeth Weiser

Mr. and Mrs. Howard S. Weiser Escort: Mr. Gregory Stevens H.S.: MICDS Service: St. Louis West County Animal Shelter, Asian Cultures Club, Youth Council Service Club, Nurses for Newborns, Best Buddies, VP Fashion Show

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. Thompson Escort: Mr. Edward L. Dowd Jr. H.S.: John Burroughs School Service: Holiday Poinsettia Distribution,

Miss Jennifer Meyers Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Gaston Williams Escort: Mr. Robert L. Graves H.S.: MICDS Service: VP Parade, Boys & Girls Clubs, Women in Sports, King Street Center

Miss Victoria Mae Wittgen

Miss Brooke Ann Wright

Miss Margaret Layne Zaegel

Miss Jacqueline Elisabeth Zoeller

St. Patrick Center, Annunziata, University City Children’s Center Youth Council, Spanish Immersion School Tutor, University Dance Marathon, Kinderfrogs

St. Louis Police Foundation

Research Assistant, University Student Organization Funding Committee

Harvard Square Homeless Shelter, 410 West Lacrosse Club Volunteer Coach

Dr. Catherine M. Wittgen and Dr. David W. Horan Escort: Mr. David E. Horan H.S.: Cor Jesu Academy Service: SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital,

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher D. Wright Escort: Mr. Daniel Busse H.S.: MICDS Service: VP Parade, VP Fashion Show,

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Zaegel III Escort: Mr. Charles E. Windsor Jr. H.S.: MICDS Service: Shriner’s Hospital, VP Parade,

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wayne Turner Escort: Mr. Richard Hagedorn H.S.: Visitation Academy Service: Mission St. Louis, Holiday Poinsettia

Miss Sarah Barham Simmons Wittenberg Mr. Louis Wittenberg and Mrs. Rebecca Penniman Escort: Mr. Walter Louis Wittenberg H.S.: St. Timothy’s School Service: Odyssey School

Mr. and Mrs. Kurt D. Zoeller Escort: Mr. Matthew Matava H.S.: MICDS Service: Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls,

Maids of Honor and their families have completed several years of projects through the VP Community Service Initiative in partnership with the following agencies: Beyond Housing, City Garden Montessori, De La Salle, First Responders Project, Food Outreach, Flora Conservancy Forest Park, Girls Inc., Great Circle, Guardian Angel Settlement Association, Hawthorn Leadership School, Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Mission St. Louis, Moolah Shriners, Missouri Veterans Endeavor, North Side Community School, Brightside St. Louis, Operation Sunscreen, Rainbow Village, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, St. Patrick Center and YWCA Metro St. Louis.

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A History of Community Service The Veiled Prophet organization is committed to making St. Louis a better place to live, work, and play for all. For more than 140 years, the Veiled Prophet continues to partner with like-minded community service organizations to serve our region through: • Staffing 1,000 volunteer positions at 38 projects in 2019 for 25 local charities partners and organizations • Providing more than 3,500 hours of service to the St. Louis community • Helping to fund and build an outdoor fitness and learning station for Great Circle • Packing and distributing more than 3,000 meals for Food Outreach • Bringing joy to children facing serious illness through visits to local children’s hospitals as costumed characters from the V.P. Parade • Funding school supplies and backpacks for the Beyond Housing Back to School event at Normandy High School • Delivering more than 2,000 care packages to St. Louis First Responders • Creating and sending more than 2,100 care packages to deployed troops through Operation Sunscreen The Veiled Prophet is honored to support the St. Louis region through its tireless service, both large and small.

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STEPHEN C. JONES, JANE HOWARD SHAPLEIGH MACKEY

JEFFERY D. GILES, MCKAY BAUR MILLS

ELEANOR HAWES BRENNAN, JAMES C. BOLDT

ALICE BEHAN CHRISTOPHER, THOMAS F. GEORGE II

ELEANOR CLARK BRENNAN, JOSEPH F. IMBS III

TIM KAUFMANN, JOSEPHINE CONDIE FINNEY

ZACHARY W. FOSTER, JANE SHAPLEIGH MACKEY

MELISSA HOWE O'CONNOR, JOHN S. CIAPCIAK

Ladies of Honor MRS. RAYMOND A. GRIESEDIECK, ROBERT R. GRIESEDIECK

JAMES B. GWINNER, MRS. RICHARD SCOTT BADER

RAYMOND J. PALMER, MRS. JAMES B. GWINNER S, MICHAEL R. ANNI LEY LEWIS MRS. MARK BRIN

MRS. JUSTIN L. KRAUDEL, JOSEPH R. MARK

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A SPECIAL COCKTAIL RECEPTION

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BUDDY REISINGER, BETH CONDIE

ED GRIESEDIECK, MOLLIE GRIESEDIECK, DAVID SCHLAFLY

JOHN KANG, JAMES MAUZÉ JR.

TIMOTHY EWING, CORINNE JONES, MEREDITH JONES III

YOLANDA AND LEROY SHUMPERT

At a private gathering before the maids of honor are presented to His Mysterious Majesty the Veiled Prophet, his special guests celebrate the momentous occasion. Known as the Grand Oracle’s Party, it is a special cocktail reception for the leaders of the Veiled Prophet Organization and the parents of his Court.

TIM KAUFMANN, JODIE FINNEY

MATT AND ANNEMARIE SCHUMACHER

JIM AND MICHELE MARITZ MIKE CAMPBELL, TAMI RIGDON WELLS, AARON FIELDS

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JACK CIAPCIAK, MARY AND BOB CIAPCIAK, TINA MAHER

GIVING BACK

/ Meet the Maids by julia m. johnson

Sometimes the glamour of the gowns and ceremony can overshadow the important and beneficial work that the Veiled Prophet Ball celebrates.

Founded in 1878 by local businessmen, the VP Organization is St. Louis’ oldest civic philanthropic group. It’s dedicated to improving our community, and the annual ball is much more than just a party. The young women who are involved have donated countless volunteer hours to community efforts and will continue to give back. T&S spoke with a few of this year’s maids of honor about how they make an impact.

Mary Tracy Moore / Mary Moore believes serving others should be a way of life, not just an occasional habit.

The Webster Groves native says she has enjoyed working on VP projects with her dad, Nate, and she volunteers quite a bit outside the organization as well. She says these experiences have shown her the importance of thinking beyond her own needs.

“The main thing the VP has taught me is the breadth of opportunities we have to give back,” she says. “I’m so glad I’ve been exposed to that. People often think of volunteering as just working in a soup kitchen once in a while, but that’s not always what the community needs most. The VP helps you find ways of helping that you might not have thought of. It’s exciting to do different things each time.” Her favorite VP projects have included beautifying garden and playground spaces for nonprofits. She also helped build floats for the VP Parade and reconnected with another maid of honor she had known in middle school. “It was a fun opportunity to grow in sisterhood,” she says. “I loved that we got to work and walk together!”

Mary also has given her time to Up With People, a nonprofit that empowers young men and women through travel, music and volunteering. She recently became a certified rape crisis worker to help students dealing with domestic violence. She also works as a vocal coach and runs a book review website, booksinherhead.com. The English major hopes to attend law school or teach at the university level. In her free time, she practices yoga and meditation and says both have taught her a lot about good mental and physical health. “It’s easy to fall into a culture that is only about work and productivity,” she notes. “I enjoy finding ways to reach a balance and help others do the same.”

Margaret (Maggie) Tyrrell / Ladue Horton Watkins grad Maggie Tyrrell says volunteering with the VP has taught her valuable lessons about empathizing with others. She volunteered with a nonprofit serving the homeless, and it left an indelible impression.

“I had a great experience working there,” she notes. “I met good, kind people who were trying to make the best of a difficult situation. It was very humbling and made me grateful for what I have.” She also worked on a beautification project at St. Louis City Hall and says she was honored to meet the mayor and other local leaders.

Maggie says the VP Organization means a lot to her because it’s such an important part of the fabric of St. Louis. “You get to know so many charities you might not hear about otherwise,” she notes. “It’s great to see different groups working together to make change. And the VP Ball is a magical night—it shows off the many hours of service we have put in, and it brings attention to local nonprofits.”

At school, she belongs to a sorority and enjoys the philanthropic opportunities it provides. “On weekends, I volunteer at an animal shelter,” she says. “I walk dogs and socialize them so they can be adopted, and I pick up donations and help with fundraising events.” She is majoring in genetics and hopes to become a genetic counselor.

Her younger sister plans to follow in her footsteps as a maid of honor.

“She came along on my volunteer projects, and I’ll do the same for her,” Maggie says. “We enjoy keeping the VP experience in the family.”

Emma Fiala / Being involved with the VP Organization is an important part of family life for Emma Fiala. Her grandfather and father have served as members, and other relatives have taken part in service projects.

“Even though the VP has been part of my family for a while, I didn’t realize the value of it until I was older,” she says. “It has taught me to step outside of my circumstances and see the community’s needs.” She has worked on projects like cleaning senior residences and delivering holiday poinsettias to the elderly.

At school, she is involved with a nonprofit that provides meals for the homeless. “It’s an eye-opening experience,” Emma says. “I love getting to know the people we help.” A longtime equestrian, she also volunteers at a ranch that offers riding therapy for people with disabilities. “The kids get especially excited to be around horses,” she notes. “It’s wonderful to see how they connect.”

Emma recently interned with a ministry that helps women and children in Uganda, and she and her family volunteer with Crisis Aid International during the holiday season. Currently studying finance, she plans to continue her service work after graduation and hopes to start a nonprofit someday. “It’s important to get outside of the bubble we live in,” she notes. “It really helps me see the needs of the community, and the satisfaction is priceless.”

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CLAIRE AND TOM HELP PAINT LA SALLE MIDDLE SCHOOL.

CLAIRE, ABIGAIL, TOM AND JULIE DONNELLY

TOM AND CLAIRE AT THE VP FASHION SHOW

Working Together: VP Families

JULIE AND ABIGAIL DISTRIBUTE BACKPACKS AT PEABODY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

by stephanie wallace

The Veiled Prophet Organization has many members, each with his own unique story and background. But they all share a common bond: a commitment to serving St. Louis and making the region a better place to live. Those involved understand that working together for the common good can have a tremendous impact on a community, and this belief is adopted by the members’ entire families. One shining example is Tom Donnelly, his wife Julie and their two daughters. The Donnellys’ path to the VP is a little unconventional. Julie actually started behind the scenes as coordinator for the annual Veiled Prophet Ball. “I’d been working with Fair St. Louis since 2001, and in 2009, we moved into the same building as the VP,” she says. “A few years later, the executive director asked me if I’d be interested in planning the ball.” Not long after, Tom decided to become a member. “The mission to make St. Louis a better place really drew me in,” he notes. “Plus, I knew some of the members, and they’re all good people.”

The family’s involvement with the VP has only grown over the years. Julie has coordinated the ball for the past seven years, and Tom soon will take over as chair of the Community Service Initiative (CSI) committee. Currently, the organization partners with 25 local nonprofits for volunteer opportunities, and in 2019, more than 1,000 people associated with the VP donated their time at 38 different charitable projects. While the CSI program initially was designed for maids walking in the ball and their fathers, Tom says it has expanded to include entire families. “Every year, we have several exciting projects,” he notes. “We may be a smaller foundation, but we have a lot of volunteers who can get things done.”

Tom and Julie have two daughters. Claire, who was a Special Maid this year, is a college sophomore studying business, and Abigail is a freshman at Marquette High School. For both parents, it’s important that their daughters learn the importance of giving back. “We both grew up in strong families that valued volunteerism, and we want to instill the same passion in our girls,” Julie says. Tom adds, “The great thing about the VP is that it allows us to work together on things that make a difference in the community. We’ve never walked away from a project without one of us commenting on how fun it was or how happy it made us feel.”

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As a family, the Donnellys have participated in several projects with the VP, including helping at several local schools and working with Brightside St. Louis, a nonprofit dedicated to the improvement of downtown. Every May, the entire family helps with a city hall beautification project, tending the landscaping and cleaning up litter. “Even something that seems small, like planting flowers or painting a school, can have a positive impact on someone’s life,” Julie says. “Every project brings us one step closer to making St. Louis the best it can be.”

For Claire, volunteering always has been part of her life. She spent her summers helping with Fair St. Louis and started doing CSI projects when she was in eighth grade. One of her favorite initiatives was helping build a playground for The Biome School. For her, each project is a way to learn more about the city she calls home.

“I’ve met so many great people and have learned a lot about St. Louis’ history,” she says. “It’s fun, but more importantly, my overall connection to the city is stronger now, and my love for the community has grown. It’s awesome to see the difference my family has made.”

This year’s ball was the fulfillment of something Claire had been looking forward to since middle school. “Before my dad even joined the VP, I went to the ball with my mom as a junior maid,” she recalls. “I’d always been someone in the crowd, but it was awesome getting to be the person walking.” Having coordinated the annual event for several years, it was a unique experience for Julie as well. Even though she still helped with organizing the ball, that night, she officially was off the clock. “I got to just be a mom, which is important,” she says. “When I’m working, I feel like I have 58 families to be excited for, but it was nice to be able to focus on my own.”

The impact of the Donnellys’ dedication is felt throughout the VP. “Julie and her family have been invaluable to the success of the ball and many other projects,” says Mark Lewis, this year’s ball chair. “Their dedication to the St. Louis region is exceptional, and I can’t thank them enough for everything they do for our organization and the community.”

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I am confident you will find a better solution and perhaps spruce up the landscaping and exterior. The yard and entire subdivision is very flat. Most of the houses in the neighborhood are new construction from teardowns and are much larger than their home. Thanks for your advice.

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I’d like to suggest a handful of modest changes that will give the house a new sense of integrity. They start with the removal of the curved entry wall. I show replacing it with a more cottage-style wood railing with a corner light pier.

To continue the cottage theme, the garage and front door have been replaced with more upscale versions. Above the garage door, I added a wood trellis held up by large brackets.

Lattice work at each end allows wisteria to add some interest to this portion of the facade. A new, two-tone concrete drive dresses up the overall impression.

The landscape changes are simple. A huge window box under the living room window adds life to this area. A more dense hedge under it helps extend the horizontal lines of the overall composition. A white wood fence at each side of the facade makes it appear a bit wider, and a more extensive hedge at the street adds privacy.

One way to ‘compete’ with larger homes is to increase the level of shadow casting detail on a smaller home. Making the garage part of the overall feel of the architecture adds new dignity to the presentation.

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3 Granada Way $925,396 | Pr/SqFt: $266.99 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Ford Manion 16 Dromara Road $2,125,000 | Pr/SqFt: $303.74 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Julie Lane

718 Audubon Drive $705,000 | Pr/SqFt: $352.32 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Lucy Goltermann 10 Carrswold Drive $1,925,000 | Pr/SqFt: $242.23 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis Agent: Sabrina Robb

733 Eunice Ave. $515,000 | Pr/SqFt: $243.15 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Connie O’Connell 1328 Webster Forest Court $720,000 | Pr/SqFt: $234.91 Circa Properties Agent: Joel Svoboda

63017 〉〉 13313 Fairfield Square $580,000 | Pr/SqFt: $126.25 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Katie McLaughlin

63021 〉〉 1306 Mallet Hill Drive $700,000 | Pr/SqFt: $153.74 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Bruce Butler

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63108 〉〉 310 N. Newstead Ave. $525,000 | Pr/SqFt: $192.31 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agents: The Warner Hall Group 4530 Pershing Place $625,000 | Pr/SqFt: $296.77 Re/Max Gold VI Real Estate Agent: Laura Butsch

63122 〉〉 1616 Dearborn Drive $460,000 | Pr/SqFt: $178.71 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Jody Newport 932 Simmons Ave. $680,000 | Pr/SqFt: $284.52 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agents: Linda and Kelly Boehmer

63130 〉〉 7269 Greenway Ave. $585,000 | Pr/SqFt: $225.26 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Stephanie Oliver

63131 〉〉 12360 Ballas Woods Court $854,089 | Pr/SqFt: $210.16 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Kelly Shaw 20 Squires Lane $3,400,000 | Pr/SqFt: $455.09 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Rex Schwerdt

63141 〉〉 805 Bellerive Manor Drive $507,000 | Pr/SqFt: $170.48 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Berkley Land 52 Muirfield Court $1,305,800 | Pr/SqFt: $270.80 Platinum Realty of St. Louis Agent: Hank Bersett

63144 〉〉 34 York Drive $698,000 | Pr/SqFt: $243.29 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Andrea Maddock

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announce the color they believe reflects the tone of the coming months. For 2020, they’ve chosen Classic Blue, a hue that calms the mind and anchors us in the new decade.

In years past, Pantone has chosen brighter, more eccentric colors like last year’s Living Coral or 2018’s Ultra Violet. While these shades were exciting and fun to see used in moderation, the 2020 choice is undeniably easy to implement in any space.

Classic Blue is aptly named as a strong, true blue that translates beautifully in any design style. It pairs perfectly with traditional, transitional and modern spaces because it is so versatile and complementary to other colors. You really can’t go wrong! We are loving this gorgeous shade and have rounded up some of our favorite examples of this beautiful blue being used in amazing ways.

Seating ▶ Not interested in breaking out the paint brushes and tarps? Transform your space with Classic Blue furniture. Just one statement piece can elevate your room to a stylish haven. Don’t be afraid to mix blue tones, either!

Perfect Pops ▶ Whether it’s on an accent piece or coating an entire wall, Classic Blue makes an impact no matter how it’s used. We’re seriously in love with it on shelves and cabinetry. It’s an exciting departure from classic white and can bring more moody vibes to the space. For the perfect pop of color, introduce new pillows or a styling piece to your space. Smaller touches like these help you stay on trend and on budget.

The Base of Your Space ▶ A color this rich and strong can be the perfect anchor to your room. Luckily, some of our favorite rugs are available in gorgeous blue hues. Incorporate one in a neutral living space.

Lighting ▶ Illuminate your space with beautiful lamps and pendants in the bold shade.

Light features add the perfect touch of blue without being overwhelming. We especially love blue pendants in an all-white kitchen.

Classic Blue is an inspired choice for 2020, and we can’t wait to see how it will be incorporated in design throughout the year!

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Winter Recipes

BY P. ALLEN SMITH

SWEET POTATOES HAVE A LONG HISTORY in the Smith family, going back as far as my grandfather, Pa Smith, who would plant them in organized rows where the vines would leaf out and bloom their beautiful morning glory-type flowers. (Trivia item: Sweet potatoes are actually in the morning glory plant family, Ipomoea). Once they had been harvested, stored and cured, my family would enjoy them throughout the fall and winter. They would boil, bake, soufflĂŠ and sautĂŠ their way through a variety of sweet and savory recipes that never failed to delight. If a guest was not a sweet potato fan at the beginning of the meal, they would be by the end.

Now, you can find and cook sweet potatoes year-round thanks to modern farming and food transport innovations, but fall and winter are when the good old sweet potato really shines. These are two of my favorite recipes.

SWEET POTATO GRATIN

SWEET POTATO BREAD YIELD: TWO 9-INCH LOAVES

12 T butter at room temperature 1 1/2 c sugar 1 c dark brown sugar, packed 4 eggs, beaten 3 c all-purpose flour 1 t salt 2 ts baking soda 1 c buttermilk

SERVES: 6 TO 8

1 c cooked, mashed sweet potatoes 1 T vanilla extract 1/2 t ground nutmeg 1/2 t ground cinnamon 1/2 t ground ginger 1 c chopped pecans, toasted (If nuts are salted, reduce the salt in the recipe to 1/2 t.)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 9-inch loaf pans and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars. Add eggs, flour and salt, and mix well.

3. In a small bowl, stir the baking soda into the buttermilk; add the mixture to the batter.

4. Mix in the sweet potatoes, vanilla and all of the spices.

5. Blend well, and then add nuts, folding them in until they are evenly distributed in the batter.

6. Divide the batter between the two loaf pans, and bake for 45 to 55 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

7. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes, and then remove them to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve. *REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM PALLENSMITH.COM

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4 T butter 4 cloves of garlic, minced 2 T all-purpose flour 1 1/2 c heavy cream 4 sweet potatoes (about 2 1/4 lbs.), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/2 c fine, fresh breadcrumbs 1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Generously butter a 1 1/2 inchdeep gratin dish, and set aside.

2. Melt 2 T of the butter in a small skillet over low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until it is softened, 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.

4. Stir in the cream and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally; remove from heat.

5. Arrange the potatoes in layers in the dish, seasoning them with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes. Bake for 1 hour or until they are tender.

7. Melt the remaining 2 T butter, and mix with the breadcrumbs and cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the potatoes, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

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