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from the editor's desk As we do every January, Town&Style is shaking things up a bit for next year in terms of columns and coverage. Change is good, right? Our entertainment calendar will come out once, at the end of each month, highlighting the best of what’s coming up in the next month with longer descriptions. That also makes room for book news and book reviews of notable newer releases (like the one of Hillbilly Elegy this issue). We’ve also added a Trend Report from L.A. column, debuting this issue, by native St. Louisan Marylyn Simpson, who will offer a peek at the latest fashion and beauty from her current perch in L.A. We’ve changed Sports Standouts to Student Standouts (featured in this issue). Atheltic acumen is great, but so are musical, academic and technology achievements. (It’s truly amazing what local kids are doing!) And our Reaching Out column, a mainstay of what we’re about that spotlights how nonprofits enhance our community, is getting an overhaul with a new layout that spotlights on both the charity and the volunteer chosen to communicate its mission. Plus, there will be a sentence or two about what we, the public, can do to help should we be so moved.

And we’re committed to bringing readers more ‘people features’ through our popular Get to Know, Homegrown and Apronomics columns. Each of these is based on a Q&A with someone noteworthy—and we welcome suggestions! So if you know a current St. Louisan for Get to Know, or a former one perfect for Homegrown—someone fascinating and accomplished—let us know. Same for Apronomics, where we shine the spotlight on someone in the food world—a grower, roaster, producer or chef—who deserves recognition. There’s nothing we enjoy more than sharing good news about good people!

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by alexa beattie WHEN DOCTORS FIRST SAW BABY A.J. BAGGIO, they said they didn’t know how he was still alive.

At barely 3 months old, he seemed short of breath. “My parents knew something wasn’t right,” says Baggio, now 30. “I was admitted immediately for my first open-heart surgery.” He had three more such surgeries (at age 4, 17 and 19) and most likely will need another around age 35. He was born with aortic stenosis, a disease of the aortic valve, where blood flow from the heart to the aorta and the rest of the body is obstructed. He says one in 200,000 people have the disease.

“Anyone can have a child with a congenital heart defect,” says Jennifer Jaeger, executive director of the American Heart Association’s St. Louis chapter. “It can happen without regard to socioeconomic, racial or cultural background.”

The American Heart Association funds more research on children’s heart diseases than any group except the federal government. From 2012 through 2015, it invested $65 million in new research related to pediatric heart diseases, including congenital heart defects like Baggio’s.

Congenital heart defects, problems with the heart’s structure at birth, afflict at least 40,000 infants in the U.S. each year. These can include holes in the heart, narrowed or leaky valves, and malformed or missing vessels/heart chambers. Such defects can mean that too much or too little blood and oxygen passes through the vital organs. There are at least 21 types of defects recognized, with many additional variations; 25 percent of children will require invasive treatment in the first year of life.

“In most cases, we don’t know why defects occur,” Jaeger says. “But there’s reason for hope. Thanks to medical research, most babies with heart problems now survive to adulthood. An estimated 1.7 million American adults and children alive today have some form of congenital heart defect.”

Baggio speaks highly of the American Heart Association St. Louis and has been involved with the organization since volunteering with its annual golf tournament fundraiser in 2013. Now, he’s a member of an American Heart Association young professionals group that is helping with the 2017 St. Louis Heart Ball, slated for Feb. 25 at the Chase Park Plaza. “Each year, we try to touch on a specific heart condition to highlight the need for further education and research,” Jaeger explains. This year, the focus is on congenital heart defects.

“I always say I’m one of the lucky ones,” Baggio comments. “There are some who aren’t so lucky, but the association is creating initiatives that can help them.” Baggio, who is a financial analyst for SLUCare Physician Group, says he listens to the warnings and lives as healthily as he possibly can, exercising and eating right.

Last year, the St. Louis Heart Ball, one of nearly 200 that take place nationwide, raised more than $1.1 million.

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A new piece of public art celebrating Missouri’s wetlands, Flow, should be completed and installed in Chesterfield’s Central Park by summer. The multifaceted installation will use solar power to illuminate the lake at night. It will focus on two plants common in the Missouri wetlands—the broadleaf cattail and yellow lotus. Metal cattails will be installed on the trail surrounding the lake, and a lotus sculpture will float on the water. The installation will have a timer to shut off the lights about an hour and a half before midnight.

Leland Drexler-Russell, whose concept was selected from among five artists with competing designs, says his inspiration derives from our planet’s flora and fauna … but some is out of this world, as well. He also imagines astrobiology from planets in galaxies millions of light years from our home base here in the Milky Way. Drexler-Russell is director of arts and sustainability at City of Night St. Louis.

Some tweaks have been made to the mixed-use project proposed for a former Schnucks site that has languished since the store at Clayton and Hanley roads closed in 2003.

Much has been talked about for the prime chunk of real estate, with the first bona fide plan presented in 2009. Perhaps because of the Great Recession, it didn’t go anywhere. Last year, a concept presented to Clayton decision-makers was given the go-ahead, but since then, it appears that site developers have changed. Neighbors balked at one plan, which included a residential tower.

That design was revisited, but it may have been too timid. The city, natch, wants a development with CLAYTON

architectural pizazz at one of the more prominent entrances to its southern flank. IMHO, the corner treatment is more compelling this time around. A local website, nextstl.com, calls this year’s model a ‘revision of the revised revision.’ Developers now are asking the city to approve a building something taller than 45 feet, which should mollify those locals opposed to a ‘tower.’ In the revision of the revised revision, there’s still a little surface parking; a garage will accommodate the vehicles of most residents and shoppers. Whatever we wind up with will be a damn sight better than the sight we’ve endured at that intersection for nearly 15 years—a one-story former Schnucks (nee Bettendorf’s) with an asphalt parking lot that seems to stretch to the east for acres.

Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, has Phil; Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia, has Sam … why should these hamlets have all the fun and get all the press attention every Feb. 2? Maplewood now has its own roly-poly rodent: Maplewood Molly. Do you think Molly will see her shadow at 7 a.m. on one of the most important days of the year for people with too much time on their hands, Groundhog Day? Then, vote. (Remember, if you don’t vote, you can’t complain if we get six more weeks of winter. So there.) Through Feb. 1, you can cast your ballot … and make a donation, if you wish, to Missouri Wildlife Rescue. (Of course, lawyers insist that making a donation with your vote doesn’t have any bearing on your eligibility for fab prizes from area businesses!)

Traveling Tea at 2707 Sutton Blvd. (next door to Strange Donuts), has a list of voting stations, and it’s

where the nearly famous prognosticator, Molly, has hunkered down for the winter. Editor’s Note: No actual groundhogs were harmed during the writing of this item. Molly is a stuffed toy animal, and human observers will need to determine whether she casts a shadow.

Bill and Melinda Gates aim to help feed hungry families in Africa through a five-year, $10.46 million grant to the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center for developing disease-resistant, more-nutritious strains of cassava, a staple crop. Virus Resistant Cassava for Africa Plus (VIRCA Plus), a consortium of U.S. and African institutions, will tailor research to improve the livelihoods and health of African farm families. Cassava, an important food and cash crop for small-holder farmers in Africa, is second only to maize in sub-Saharan Africa. Approximately one-third

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The VIRCA Plus collaboration will concentrate first on disease resistance and second on a cassava variety with elevated levels of iron and zinc for improved nutrition.

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our markets, and we must forego watching or reading about someone’s exotic or unforgettable experience in St. Lucia or St. Moritz lest we curl into the fetal position out of sheer frustration. I stick to St. Louis because many other Saints are out-of-reach for this writer’s wallet. Thankfully, there’s plenty to see and do right here in River City. Which brings me back to the Travel Channel, and an episode of Booze Traveler airing Monday (Jan. 23) at 9 p.m. Yes, that’s a show.

Cocktail connoisseur and host Jack Maxwell travels around the world, one drink at a time. This episode features canoeing the Mississippi with outfitter Big Muddy Adventures … and some drinking off the water at Lovetts in Alton. Maxwell and his fellow paddlers quaffed glasses of ‘Mark Twain’ (a scotch cocktail enjoyed by its namesake) … accompanied by crispy snoots. For many humans, booze would be required before even looking at a sliced, fried pig snout.

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the gray sky, cold temperatures and static electricity from hats. But there are always a few bright spots: a day that hits 60 degrees or a bright blue sky that keeps you believing spring is right around the corner. I’ve come across a few things that can brighten a dreary day.

Have you heard about Rise Collaborative Workspace?

It is brand new and doesn’t open until Feb. 9, but you need to check it out. Founder Stacy Taubman told me there are more than 50,000 female-owned businesses in our community. Most work out of their homes or the local Bread Co., and as you can imagine, that can be a little isolating and uninspiring. Sometimes you just need to be around people, but not just any people. Smart, professional, successful people, and that is where Rise comes in.

This project offers private or drop-in offices for female-focused businesses. It is membership-based, so you can determine how often you need the space. The membership also includes speaker sessions, workshops and book clubs (finally, I might actually belong to a book club!) Rise also has a program for girls in high school and college. Besides academic workspace, it provides a way to connect with some very successful businesswomen.

Check out the website at www.riseworkspace.com.

Don’t be surprised if you see me hanging around there looking for ideas for my column, because sometimes even my monkey mind needs a little inspiration.

Other good things have brightened my winter, like Andy Cohen. It’s hard being his biggest fan, especially since he is unaware of my existence. Andy, the host of Bravo’s nightly Watch What Happens Live and the producer of reality TV shows like The Real Housewives of New York City, is a very proud native St. Louisan. I recently attended a radio show sponsored by KMOX that featured Andy and Charlie Brennan. And no, he did not pull me out of the crowd to tell me how incredibly funny he finds me, but he did autograph his most recent book for me, Superficial. It’s like you are hanging out with Andy and his friends, like SJP, Anderson and Kelly.

(No last names needed!) It’s a perfect cold weather read. Adult topics are covered, so don’t share it with your kids. Instead, give them Growing Up with the River

by Dan and Connie Burkhardt.

That is yet another thing that has made my winter better. I spent more time than usual outside this year. I actually touched two rivers, the Mississippi and Missouri! Anyhow, the Burkhardts have written a children’s book about growing up by the Missouri River. Each story takes you to a different place and time, introduces you to new characters, teaches you about history and provides you with fun facts. I must say, I learned more than I should have. Did you know that the Missouri River is longer than the Mississippi?

Or that Daniel Boone was not just a character on a TV show? Hmm, and to think I graduated from Washington University!

Visit katylandtrust.org to find out where to pick up a copy of the book. And stay warm!

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In tribute to the recently deceased DEBBIE REYNOLDS, we’d like to acknowledge her history on our very own Muny stage.

In 1973, she starred in Irene, while her daughter Carrie Fisher performed in the ensemble.

The Debbie Reynolds Show ran in 1980, and The Unsinkable Molly Brown in 1989.

Congratulations to professor BENJAMIN LOOKER, Ph.D., of Saint Louis University, on receiving several awards for his book, A Nation of Neighborhoods: Imagining Cities, Communities and Democracy in Postwar America.

A look at how Americans handled the vast changes in their urban spaces from WWII to the Reagan era, the 2015 book recently earned the Missouri Book Prize as well as awards from the American Studies Association, Urban History Association and Organization of American Historians.

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Olympian COLLEEN QUIGLEY was in town, where she shared her success story with the girls at Marian Middle School. The Nerinx Hall grad placed eighth in the 3,000-meter women's steeplechase at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Marian School strives to help girls from low-income backgrounds achieve success and break the cycle of poverty. Nerinx former president Sister Barbara Roche is among the founders of MMS.

It's not every day a city gets a new large-scale sculpture. Detached III, by RACHEL WHITEREAD, will be installed in the Saint Louis Art

Museum's Grace Taylor Broughton Sculpture Garden this spring. The artist

creates casts of the negative spaces inside everyday objects, in the case of Detached III, a shipping crate. It is the first work by a woman to grace the sculpture garden and will "complement the museum's strong holdings of minimalist sculpture," according to museum director Brent Benjamin.

Making St. Louis proud, NINE WOMEN were honored recently as YWCA Leaders of Distinction.

They represent achievement in various areas, including philanthropy, racial justice, science, government and education. Pictured, from front left: Leah Amos, Susan Stith, Becky Hatter, Dr. Ghazala Hayat, Jackie Yoon.

In back: Evelyn Rice Peebles, Dr. Toni Kutchan, Maureen Borkowski, Tamiko Armstead, Thelma Steward.

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z SOMETHING ROTTEN! The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111

2/10

z VIENNA BOYS CHOIR St. Louis Cathedral Concerts 8 p.m. | Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis cathedralconcerts.org | 314.533.7662

2/11

z DADA BALL & BASH Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis 6 p.m.-midnight | 400 Park Place camstl.org | 314.535.4660 z ‘A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS’ TRIVIA NIGHT Friends of Kids with Cancer Doors at 6 p.m., Trivia at 7 p.m.

CBC High School friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440 z 7TH ANNUAL PRICE OF FREEDOM GALA The Joshua Chamberlain Society 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch chamberlainsociety.org | 314.504.2702 z HE SAID SHE SAID TRIVIA St. Patrick Center 5:30-11 p.m. | Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark stpatrickcenter.org | 314.802.1976 z 30TH WINTER BALL KARNEVAL St. Louis–Stuttgart Sister Cities 6 p.m. | Frontenac Hilton stl4stuttgart.com | 636.221.1524

z HOPEFEST HavenHouse St. Louis 5-10 p.m. | Four Seasons Hotel havenhousestl.org | 314.434.5858

2/23

1/31

z THE BOSTON CAMERATA: THE PLAY OF DANIEL St. Louis Cathedral Concerts 8 p.m. | Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis cathedralconcerts.org | 314.533.7662

FEBRUARY 2/3

z GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON American Heart Association 10 a.m. | The Ritz-Carlton heart.org/stlouis | 314.692.5600

2/4

z SHOOT FOR THE STARS, TO INFINITY AND BEYOND GALA HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis 6 p.m. | Saint Louis Science Center hwstl.org | 314.241.7391

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z FALLING IN LOVE ... IN FIVE COURSES St. Louis Community College Foundation 6 p.m. | Four Seasons Hotel stlcc.edu | 314.539.5472

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JANUARY 18, 2017

z 2017 SUSAN SHERMAN DISTINGUISHED Speaker: THOMAS CAMPBELL Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis 6:30 p.m. | 3750 Washington Blvd. camstl.org | 314.535.4660 z NEW CITY SCHOOL ALUMNI PANEL New City School 6:30-8 p.m. | New City School newcityschool.org | 314.361.6411

2/24

z ST. LOUIS COLLEGIATE CHOIRS CONCERT St. Louis Cathedral Concerts 8 p.m. | Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis cathedralconcerts.org | 314.533.7662 z 2/25 HEART BALL American Heart Association 5:45 p.m. | The Chase Park Plaza heart.org/stlouis | 314.692.5600

z CRASH THE BALL American Heart Association 10 p.m. | The Chase Park Plaza heart.org/stlouis | 314.692.5600

3/26

MARCH

3/31 & 4/1

z POT O’ GOLD FUNDRAISER St. Patrick Center The entire month | Various locations stpatrickcenter.org | 314.802.5417

3/3

z TABLE FOR FOURWOMEN LEADERS LUNCHEON Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis 12 p.m. | The Chase Park Plaza bgcstl.org | 314.335.8011 z SPRING GALLERY OPENING Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries 5-7 p.m.

Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries thesheldon.org | 314.533.9900 z ST. PATRICK’S IRISH PARTY St. Patrick Center 7-11 p.m. | The Schlafly Tap Room stpatrickcenter.org 314.802.5417

3/3 & 3/4

z PNC ARTS ALIVE NEW DANCE HORIZONS V: WOMEN WHO INSPIRE Dance St. Louis 3/3: 8 p.m. | Touhill Performing Arts Center 3/4: 2 & 8 p.m. | Touhill Performing Arts Center dancestlouis.org | 314.534.6622

3/4

z THE ROMERO FAMILY GUITAR QUARTET St. Louis Classical Guitar Society 8 p.m. | The 560 Music Center guitarstlouis.net | 314.229.8686

3/7-3/9

z CABARET The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111

3/10 & 3/11

z RECYCLING ON THE GO @ SCHLAFLY STOUT + OYSTER FEST St. Louis Earth Day 3/10: 5 p.m.-midnight | The Schlafly Tap Room 3/11: 11 a.m.-midnight | The Schlafly Tap Room schlafly.com | 314.241.2337 ext. 1

3/21-3/26

z MOTOWN THE MUSICAL The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111

3/25

z DAVID RUSSELL, CLASSICAL GUITAR St. Louis Classical Guitar Society 8 p.m. | The Ethical Society guitarstlouis.net | 314.229.8686

z THE TALLIS SCHOLARS St. Louis Cathedral Concerts 7:30 p.m. | Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis cathedralconcerts.org | 314.533.7662

z TAJ EXPRESS: THE BOLLYWOOD MUSICAL REVUE Dance St. Louis 3/31: 8 p.m. | Touhill Performing Arts Center 4/1: 2 p.m & 8 p.m.

Touhill Performing Arts Center dancestlouis.org | 314.534.6622

3/31- 4/2

z THE ILLUSIONISTS The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes| The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111

APRIL

z JAZZ/CLASSICAL FUSION CONCERT Radio Arts Foundation 6:30 p.m. | Centene Auditorium rafstl.org | 314.881.3523

4/2

z RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA St. Louis Earth Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | SLCC- Forest Park stlouisearthday.org | 314.282.7533

4/8 - 4/9

z GO! ST. LOUIS HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis Varies depending on event | Downtown St. Louis tinyurl.com/healthworksgostl | 314.241.7391

4/19-5/7

z DISNEY’S THE LION KING The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes | The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111

4/20

z OLD BAGS Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition 6-9 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton foster-adopt.org | 314.367.8373

4/21

z ORGAN & BRASS SPECTACULAR St. Louis Cathedral Concerts 8 p.m. | Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis cathedralconcerts.org | 314.533.7662

4/22

z ANNUAL DINNER AND AUCTION New City School 6:30 pm | Old Rock House newcityschool.org | 314.361.6411

4/22 & 4/23

z ST. LOUIS EARTH DAY FESTIVAL St. Louis Earth Day 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Muny grounds in Forest Park stlouisearthday.org | 314.282.7533

4/27

z FOSTER THE FUTURE GALA Voices for Children 6 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton voices-stl.org | 314.615.2912 z GIRLS NIGHT GOES RED American Heart Association Time TBA | Edward Jones Headquarters heart.org/stlouis | 314.692.5600

4/28

z CASINO NIGHT HOSTED BY FRIENDS OF THE CLUB Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis 7 p.m. | Bissinger’s Caramel Room bgcstl.org | 314.335.8011

4/29

z 17TH ANNUAL WALK WITH A FRIEND 5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK Friends of Kids with Cancer Registration 7:30 a.m., Run/Walk 9 a.m.

635 Maryville Centre friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440 z ANGELS AT MARDI GRAS DINNER & AUCTION Guardian Angel Settlement Association 6 - 10 p.m | Sheraton Westport Chalet gasastl.org | 314.231.3188

MAY 5/6

z METRO ST. LOUIS HEART WALK American Heart Association Check-in 7:30 a.m.; Walk 9:30 a.m. | Busch Stadium metrostlouisheartwalk.org | 314.692.5600 z DERBY DAY HavenHouse St. Louis 2-6 p.m. | Location TBD havenhousestl.org | 314.434.5858

5/12

z GEORGE BENSON Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries 8:30 p.m. | Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries thesheldon.org | 314.533.9900

5/12-5/14

z DIRTY DANCING The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes | The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111 z FIRST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis Various times | HealthWorks! hwstl.org | 314.241.7391

5/16

z CASA VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SESSION Voices for Children 5:30 p.m. | St. Louis County Courts Building voices-stl.org | 314.615.2912

5/19-5/21

z RENT The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes | The Fabulous Fox Theatre fabulousfox.com | 314.534.1111

5/20

z 10TH ANNUAL ‘SALUTE TO HEROES’ TRIVIA NIGHT The Joshua Chamberlain Society 7 – 11 p.m.

VFW Hall, 10815 Midland Blvd. chamberlainsociety.org | 314.504.2702

5/22

z 19TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT & AUCTION Friends of Kids with Cancer 8:30 a.m., shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. Whitmoor Country Club friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440

5/26-5/28

z 10TH ANNUAL EMERSON SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL Dance St. Louis Performances begin at 6 p.m.

Touhill Performing Arts Center dancestlouis.org | 314.534.6622

JUNE

JULY

NOVEMBER

z MAMMA MIA! The Fabulous Fox Theatre Various showtimes The Fabulous Fox Theatre FabulousFox.com | 314.534.1111

11/2

7/28-7/30

AUGUST

z SMARTYPANTS TRIVIA Voices for Children 7 p.m. | Location TBD voices-stl.org | 314.615.2912

z ST. PATRICK’S IRISH OPEN GALA St. Patrick Center 6-11 p.m.

Grand Hall at St. Louis Union Station stpatrickcenter.org | 314.802.1976

8/26 z SECOND ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE HavenHouse St. Louis 8 a.m. shotgun start | The Links at Dardenne havenhousestl.org | 314.434.5858

z ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC American Heart Association Time TBA | Location TBA heart.org/stlouis | 314.692.5600

8/26 & 8/27

6/2

z SUNSET AT THE SHELDON WINE AND BEER TASTING Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries 6:30 p.m.

Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries thesheldon.org | 314.533.9900

6/3

z JCS FITNESS CHALLENGE SPONSORED

BY THE FITNESS PARTNER The Joshua Chamberlain Society 10 a.m.-noon | The Fitness Partner chamberlainsociety.org | 314.504.2702 z ILLUMINATION GALA The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital 6:30 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton illuminationgala.org | 314.286.0600

6/5

z ST. PATRICK’S IRISH OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT St. Patrick Center 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Norwood Hills Country Club stpatrickcenter.org | 314.802.1976

6/12

z 22ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Guardian Angel Settlement Association 10 a.m. registration; 11 a.m. lunch; Noon shotgun start Persimmon Woods Golf Club gasastl.org | 314.231.3188

6/17

z JIM BUTLER’S DINNER & AUCTION Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis 6 p.m. VIP reception; 7 p.m. dinner Busch Stadium bgcstl.org | 314.335.8011

6/19

z GOLF TOURNAMENT Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis 10:30 a.m. registration; 11 a.m. Lunch; Noon shotgun start The Country Club of St. Albans bgcstl.org | 314.335.8011

z RECYCLING ON THE GO @ FESTIVAL OF NATIONS St. Louis Earth Day 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Tower Grove Park festivalofnationsstl.org | 314.773.9090

z VOICE OF HOPE BREAKFAST Voices for Children Time TBD | Location TBD voices-stl.org | 314.615.2912

z 11TH ANNUAL STRONG, SMART AND BOLD LUNCHEON Girls Incorporated of St. Louis 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton girlsincstl.org | 314.385.8088

11/5

z THE GREAT CANDY EXCHANGE |HEATHWORKS! Kids Museum St. Louis Noon-4 p.m. | HeathWorks! hwstl.org | 314.241.7391

11/9

z 25TH ANNIVERSARY FASHION SHOW & BOUTIQUE Friends of Kids with Cancer Lunch show: 11 a.m., Dinner show: 6 p.m.

The Ritz-Carlton friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440

11/10

SEPTEMBER 9/8

z INFECTIOUSLY HEALTHY GOLF BENEFIT HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis Time TBD | Location TBD hwstl.org | 314.241.7391

9/9

z NINTH ANNUAL SHOOT FOR THE TROOPS The Joshua Chamberlain Society 8 a.m. | Black Hawk Valley Hunt Club chamberlainsociety.org | 314.504.2702 z SECOND ANNUAL KIDS SHOULDN’T HAVE CANCER GALA Kids Shouldn’t Have Cancer Foundation Time TBD Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch kidsshouldnthavecancer.org | 903.345.5742

9/14

z EIGHTH ANNUAL ART FROM THE HEART Friends of Kids with Cancer 6-8 p.m. | Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440

9/23 & 9/24

z RECYCLING ON THE GO @ PEDAL THE CAUSE St. Louis Earth Day Time TBD | Chesterfield Amphitheater stlouis.pedalthecause.org | 314.787.1990

OCTOBER

z TASTE OF GREEN St. Louis Earth Day Time TBD | Location TBD stlouisearthday.org | 314.282.7533

10/7

z THIRD ANNUAL STROLL FOR A GOAL HavenHouse St. Louis 8 a.m.-noon | Legacy Park havenhousestl.org | 314.434.5858

z A SIZZLING CELEBRATION Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition 7-11 p.m. | Third Degree Glass Factory foster-adopt.org | 314.367.8373

11/11

z GREAT FUTURES GALA Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis 6 p.m. | Chase Park Plaza bgcstl.org | 314.335.8011 z TRIVIA NIGHT HavenHouse St. Louis 6 -10 p.m.| Location TBD havenhousestl.org | 314.434.5858 z FALL OPEN HOUSE New City School 9 a.m.-noon | New City School newcityschool.org | 314.361.6411 z VETERANS DAY 5K St. Patrick Center 9 a.m.-noon | Soldiers Memorial stpatrickcenter.org | 314.802.5417

11/17

z FRIENDS OF CHARACTERPLUS ANNUAL FALL PARTY CharacterPlus 6:30-10 p.m. | Location TBD characterplus.org | 314.692.1276

DECEMBER

z GIVING TREE Voices for Children Throughout December All Whole Foods locations voices-stl.org | 314.615.2912

SUMMER 2017

z SECOND ANNUAL BIKE FOR HEROES The Joshua Chamberlain Society 7:30 a.m. | Faith Lutheran Church chamberlainsociety.org | 314.504.2702

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havenhouse st. louis facts EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Kathy J. Sindel, MSW MISSION HavenHouse is a hospitality house that provides the comfort of home and a community of support for patients and their families traveling to St. Louis for medical care.

HISTORY Established in January 2005, HavenHouse quickly became a necessary component of health care delivery because of its inexpensive, comfortable and compassionate setting for patients and their families from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION HavenHouse is the only hospitality house in the St. Louis region that provides 24-hour, full-service support 365 days a year to patients of all ages and with any medical condition.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Help HavenHouse by donating to our mission, volunteering, attending our events and spreading the word.

12685 OLIVE BLVD. 314.434.5858 HAVENHOUSESTL.ORG

community college st. louis

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Jo-Ann Digman MISSION The Foundation solicits private financial support to further the mission of St. Louis Community College.

HISTORY The Foundation was started several years ago to make St. Louis Community College better, stronger and more effective for students and the St. Louis region.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION It provides scholarships and programs for students in need who attend the college.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Readers can help the St. Louis Community College Foundation by making a donation.

JOSEPH P. COSAND BUILDING 300 S. BROADWAY | 314.539.5358 STLCC.EDU/FOUNDATION

SATURDAY,

February 4, 2017

6:00 pm ~ Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis Enjoy a five-course dinner prepared by Hugh Acheson, Award-Winning Chef, Author, Restaurateur, and Top Chef Judge.

For more information or to register call 314-539-5472 or visit stlcc.edu/falling-in-love Proceeds from the event will benefit students and educational programs at St. Louis Community College.

Thank you to our sponsors!

American Direct Marketing Resources LLC • Scottrade Edward Jones • SSM Health • Express Scripts • UMB Nooter Construction • Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis

healthworks!

kids’ museum

Our goal is to infectiously contaminate children of all ages to learn, have fun and make great life choices. HealthWorks! came to be during efforts to expand the former Delta Dental Health Theatre. It officially opened its doors to the public in May 2016 with brandnew programs and exhibits covering a full range of health topics.

President and CEO Shannon Woodcock was brought on board to help convert the space.

“It’s been a success right from the start,” she says. “Since our opening last May, we have seen more than 12,000 kids at the museum and another 6,000 through our outreach programs.”

HealthWorks! encourages children of all ages to learn, have fun and make great life choices. The museum was designed to be completely accessible to people of all abilities and houses the first-ever, all-inclusive indoor playground shaped like a giant body. HealthWorks! covers all health topics and is perfect for kids ages 2 through 12. It’s also a great destination for scouting troop trips and birthday parties.

“We focus solely on inspiring children to be health advocates for themselves, their families and their community,” Woodcock says. “We teach them about health in an engaging and fun way that leads to changed behaviors and increased knowledge.”

facts PRESIDENT & CEO Shannon Woodcock MISSION To educate and inspire children and the community to make positive oral and overall health choices to achieve optimum health.

HISTORY HealthWorks! opened its doors to the public May 14, 2016, with brand-new programs and exhibits covering overall health topics.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION The museum was designed to be completely accessible for people of all abilities and houses the first-ever, all-inclusive indoor playground shaped like a giant body. We make health fun!

HOW YOU CAN HELP Support HealthWorks! by becoming a donor, museum member or visitor or by attending a special event and helping spread the word about its infectiously fun programs!

1100 MACKLIND AVE. 314.241.7391 HWSTL.ORG

HEALTHWORKS!

KIDS' MUSEUM ST. LOUIS! OVER 12,000 SQUARE FEET OF INTERACTIVE FUN. FIRST AND ONLY ST. LOUIS KID'S MUSEUM DEDICATED SOLELY TO HEALTH EDUCATION. Brush the world’s largest fiberglass teeth Play on the 55-foot long skeleton climber Take a journey down the digestive tract Become a doctor or dentist in one of our mock offices Be a contestant in one of 10 shows performed by our High Flying Kid Motivators

Birthday Parties | Camps | Field Trips | Scouts Family Fun, Facility Rental & More

DON'T MISS THE FUN! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

It’s a great day to play at HealthWorks! Visit our website for more information about shows or museum hours. WWW.HWSTL.ORG

1100 MACKLIND AVE | ST. LOUIS, MO. 63110 | 314.241.7391

boys & girls clubs

of Greater St. Louis

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After School, Teen, Sports & Summer Programs

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr. Flint Fowler MISSION To inspire and enable youth ages 6 through 18 to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

For nearly 50 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) has been providing after school, teen, summer and sports programs for youth ages 6-18.

Six Clubs in St. Louis City & County.

HISTORY For nearly 50 years, we have been providing after-school, teen, sports and summer programs to youth in the St. Louis area while also providing a safe place for them to learn and grow. The Clubs now serve St. Louis youth at eight locations and within several other schools, as well as through our Mentor St. Louis Program.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION We help children become better citizens, which helps them be productive, responsible and caring adults. They, in turn, become civically engaged contributors in their communities.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Volunteers can mentor, tutor, assist with homework, coach an athletic team or serve at events. Join the Boys & Girls Clubs movement today or donate.

2901 N. GRAND AVE. 314.335.8000 BGCSTL.ORG

characterplus facts EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Julie Sperry

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis actively looks for those interested in volunteering, mentoring, enrolling their children, donating or supporting an event. For more information or to DONATE, call 314-335-8000 or visit www.bgcstl.org.

The Friends of CharacterPlus , ÂŽ

committed to building stronger communities by promoting character education in schools.

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The Friends oF CharaCTer Plus Fall ParTy is november 17, 2017

MISSION The mission of Friends of CharacterPlus is to help CharacterPlus, a resource of EducationPlus, expand its role in the community and increase public awareness of the character education services it provides to educators and parents of school-aged children.

HISTORY Friends of CharacterPlus was started in 2005 by Veronica McDonnell to increase awareness about what the CharacterPlus program does for the community.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION The Friends group provides support through grants, scholarships and financial contributions to CharacterPlus programs that assist educators with developing positive character traits in students.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Readers can help by becoming members of the Friends of CharacterPlus, which supports our mission.

1460 CRAIG ROAD 314.692.1276 CHARACTERPLUS.ORG

For more information : 314.692-1276 or www.characterplus.org

st. patrick center St. Patrick Center provides opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The center assists nearly 7,000 clients and their families annually. Last year the agency placed 170 veterans and their families into housing, along with another 450 non-veteran clients. In addition, 280 clients were helped into full-time and part-time jobs, and nearly 1,300 clients experiencing mental illness and substance abuse got help.

The only solution to chronic homelessness is housing, which St. Patrick Center achieves through its Housing First assistance approach that prioritizes permanent housing as quickly as possible, and then provides support services as needed. Opened in August 2016 by St. Patrick Center and partner Peter & Paul Community Services, Biddle Housing Opportunities Center north of downtown implements Housing First with coordinated intake and assessment, housing options and support services, as well as additional emergency shelter.

Ending chronic homelessness is a community effort, requiring not only buy-in from individuals, businesses, government and other leadership, but also financial resources. “Investing in our initiative is the only way to quickly and effectively house people,� says St. Patrick Center CEO Laurie Phillips.

facts CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Laurie Phillips MISSION To provide opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Individuals and families build permanent, positive change in their lives through safe and affordable housing, sound mental and physical health, and employment and financial stability.

HISTORY St. Patrick Center was founded by social worker Edith Cunnane in 1983 inside the former St. Patrick School at 6th and Biddle streets. Her leadership created a haven and resource for the most underserved and nearly forgotten people in our community, the homeless.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION St. Patrick Center is working to transform homeless services and to end chronic homelessness in the St. Louis region.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Visit stpatrickcenter.org to learn more or donate.

800 N. TUCKER BLVD. 314.802.0700 STPATRICKCENTER.ORG

friends of

kids with cancer

19th Annual Golf Tournament Monday, May 22, 2017

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at Whitmoor Country Club

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Judy Ciapciak MISSION Friends of Kids With Cancer’s mission is to advocate for these special kids and provide them and their families with the educational, emotional and recreational support needed as a result of long hours of chemotherapy, illness and isolation.

TOM MULVIHILL

HISTORY The group has had a proud 25-year history since 1992, exclusively in St. Louis, when Jill Turec, Molly Henry and Susie Snowden shared a dream that every child with cancer would experience as much fun, laughter, support and normalcy as possible.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION Friends of Kids With Cancer is a local organization that serves the educational, emotional and recreational needs of the child and the entire family unit.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Donations in any amount; attending or sponsoring our annual fundraisers; and volunteer work

St. Louis Blues Captain, Alex Pietrangelo Honorary Tournament Chairperson

Brighten the day of a child with cancer by sponsoring our golf tournament!

Please contact us to discuss how your company can get involved to help kids with cancer...be kids!

530 MARYVILLE CENTRE DRIVE, STE. LL5 314.275.7440 FRIENDSOFKIDS.ORG

314-503-6896 Rick Lommel, Chairperson Sponsorships available at all levels

st. louis

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Scott Kennebeck MISSION Our mission is to present live concerts in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, featuring world-class musicians and the finest repertoire of sacred and classical music for the cultural enrichment, education and enjoyment of the entire region.

CHANTICLEER IN PERFORMANCE

HISTORY Since it was started in 1992 by John Romeri, we have presented more than 80 different artists, with more than half of them performing in St. Louis for the first time.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION The Cathedral Basilica itself is a treasure, and the combination of music and space creates experiences like nothing else.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Attending our gala event or becoming a patron at any level is the best way to ensure we can continue our mission.

CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF ST. LOUIS 4431 LINDELL BLVD. | 314.533.7662 CATHEDRALCONCERTS.ORG

THE AMERICAN BOYCHOIR

Experience Great Music in a Great Space!

cathedral concerts

Cathedral Concerts

Annual Gala

Sunday, April 30, 2017 6:00 PM Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis

Supporting Cathedral Concerts’ mission of presenting affordable live concerts in the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis featuring worldclass musicians and the finest repertoire of sacred and classical music for the cultural enrichment, education, and enjoyment of the entire region.

We are pleased to honor Michael & Noemi Neidorff with our “Great Music Award” for exemplary leadership and outstanding support of the arts in St. Louis!

Bill & Marsha Rusnack serve as Honorary Chairs of the event.

Christine Brewer will provide the evening’s entertainment.

Gala Tickets: $175 / VIP Tickets: $275

314-533-7662

www.CathedralConCerts.org Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis 4431 Lindell Boulevard 63108

green dining alliance

The Green Dining Alliance (GDA), a program of St. Louis Earth Day, launched in 2012 and is committed to helping St. Louis restaurants reduce their environmental impact. Among its primary goals are the reduction of waste and the local sourcing of ingredients. “Anyone who’s touched the restaurant business knows how much waste there is,” says Jen Myerscough, executive director of St. Louis Earth Day. “And thanks to all the restaurants in our program, we project that 2,475 tons of waste will be diverted from area landfills this year.”

Myerscough explains that to become a certified member, a restaurant must undergo a thorough, annual, on-site audit to show continued efforts toward sustainability, including recycling, eliminating Styrofoam, composting and reducing water consumption. Already, in the space of four years, the GDA has awarded certification to more than 100 eateries, and restaurants now are actively seeking out the certificate. “They want to be among like-minded restaurants and we applaud them for trying to be more aware of their practices,” Myerscough says.

Currently, the GDA is the only organization of its kind in the U.S., but Myerscough says she is hopeful that other cities will take the model and replicate it in their own communities.

facts EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jen Myerscough MISSION To enhance each diner’s experience and support local businesses by engaging restaurants in a process to increase environmental stability HISTORY Founded in 2012 UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION We audit restaurants for environmental sustainability HOW YOU CAN HELP Eat out at our member restaurants.

ST. LOUIS EARTH DAY FESTIVAL

SCHLAFLY BOTTLEWORKS GARDEN

4125 HUMPHREY ST. 314.780.6082 GREENDININGALLIANCE.ORG

new city school facts HEAD OF SCHOOL

Alexis Wright MISSION New City School develops each child’s individual strengths through an integrated multiple intelligences curriculum; we prepare children from age 3 to grade six to be confident, joyful learners who are successful academically, knowledgeable about themselves and others, and appreciative of diversity.

HISTORY New City School was founded in 1969 to help stabilize the St. Louis Central West End neighborhood.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION We are proud to uphold our legacy both as a St. Louis independent school and as a leader in progressive elementary education. We have always valued the presence and contribution of each unique family, making our commitment to providing access and affordability through financial aid among our top fiscal priorities.

HOW YOU CAN HELP We encourage readers to attend events, spread the word about our program and make philanthropic donations in support of our mission.

5209 WATERMAN BLVD. 314.361.6411 NEWCITYSCHOOL.ORG

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS,

SUCCESSFUL LIVES. A New City education is rigorous and joyful in equal measure— one which allows our graduates to carry a deep love of learning into the most reputable secondary schools in Saint Louis, and into life. www.newcityschool.org | 314-361-6411 | age 3 - grade 6

dance st. louis facts EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Janet Brown MISSION To bring world-class dance to a diverse audience in the St. Louis region, to nurture local dance, and offer education outreach.

TAJ EXPRESS: THE BOLLYWOOD MUSICAL REVUE

HISTORY In 1966, a small group of dance enthusiasts, led by Washington University professor of dance Annelise Mertz, began meeting in each other’s living rooms to find a way for St. Louisans to enjoy more modern dance performances.

From these informal gatherings and a small budget, Dance St. Louis was formed.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION Dance St. Louis has raised the curtain on the world’s top professional dance companies. Its Monsanto Dance Education Residency Program introduces students to the magic of dance through residencies, and Young People’s Performances that reach 1,400 students annually.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Donate or purchase a ticket to ensure Dance St. Louis can continue to present electrifying, innovative performances.

3310 SAMUEL SHEPARD DRIVE 314.534.6622 DANCESTLOUIS.ORG

SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL

4 Nationally Renowned Choreographers 3 World Premieres One Weekend Only $20 Tickets

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Matt Cutler, Gary Kellmann, John Mabry, John Mason and Randy Soriano

SGT ‘JAY’ VERMILLION, USMC AND WIFE MACKINZIE

MISSION The Joshua Chamberlain Society was formed with the mission of providing long-term support to veterans who sustained permanent combat injuries and to the children of veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting the long war on terror for our nation.

Price of freedom gala February 11, 2017

HISTORY JCS was started in 2008 by a group of St. Louisans interested in serving those who have sacrificed so much for our freedoms.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION We are unique in that we stay with our JCS Heroes for life by ‘adopting’ severely wounded service members and the families of those killed in action.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Participation by the community in our fundraising events, through attendance and donations, is welcome and appreciated.

PO BOX 8475, OLIVETTE, MO 63132 314.504.2702 CHAMBERLAINSOCIETY.ORG

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Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch 315 Chestnut St., St. Louis, MO 63102

Join us for a military-inspired evening to honor our JCS Heroes. www.PriceofFreedomGala.org for more information contact us at info@chamberlainsociety.org

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Kimberly Wade MISSION To conquer pediatric cancer through research and political action, with an emphasis on responsible spending.

JONNY WADE AND HIS TWIN BROTHER, JACKY

HISTORY Kimberly Wade started the Foundation in January 2016 in memory of her twin son Jonny. The foundation honors his selfless wish that no other child should have cancer.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION The Foundation’s initiatives include funding pediatric cancer research for treatment and cures, raising public awareness about the issues surrounding funding, influencing organizations that allocate federal cancer research funding, and improving access to clinical trials.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Through donations, fundraising events and raising awareness P.O. BOX 225, JERSEYVILLE, IL 62052 417.230.9951 KIDSSHOULDNTHAVECANCER.ORG

KIMBERLY, JON AND JACKY WADE AT THE INAUGURAL KIDS SHOULDN’T HAVE CANCER GALA

Second Annual Kids Shouldn't Have Cancer Gala Sept. 9, 2017 Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch

Let's end pediatric cancer.

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11th Annual Old Bags® Thursday, April 20th, 2017 | 6-9pm | Ritz-Carlton St. Louis

Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and bidding on gorgeous designer handbags like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Tory Burch, and Kate Spade.

Benefiting the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition Tickets & Sponsorships Available at www.foster-adopt.org

314.367.8373

Join GASA at these upcoming events and support the first step on the path to possible for children and families in St. Louis: APRIL 29 Angels at Mardi Gras Dinner & Auction 6:00 - 10:00 pm Sheraton Westport Chalet

JUNE 12 22nd Annual Golf Tournament 10 am Registration 11 am Lunch 12 noon Shotgun Start Persimmon Woods Golf Club

For more information and tickets, call 314.231.3188 or www.gasastl.org

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS w January 17-29 SOMETHING ROTTEN! w February 7-19 CABARET w March 7-19 MOTOWN THE MUSICAL w March 21-26 THE ILLUSIONISTS w March 31 – April 2 Disney’s THE LION KING w April 19-May 7 DIRTY DANCING-The Classic Story On Stage w May 12-14 RENT w May 19-21 MAMMA MIA! w July 28-30 The Fox Theatre presents a wide variety of entertainment. Visit FabulousFox.com for a full calendar.

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Since I've been attending the workshops at Guardian Angel, I've decided I want to go to school, too. So, in many ways I have grown.

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voices for children facts EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Steve Moergen MISSION Voices for Children advocates for abused and neglected children and youth in St. Louis by representing their best interests in court and in the community.

HISTORY The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) movement started in 1977, when a juvenile court judge became concerned about decisions for abused and neglected children being made based on insufficient information. Voices for Children is a manifestation of the judge’s idea of citizen volunteers speaking up in the best interests of children in the courtroom.

STEVE AND KATHY MOERGEN

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION Voices is the only St. Louis-area organization that provides direct support to children in foster care by advocating for services to address health, developmental, educational and social needs.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Become a CASA volunteer to give a strong voice to kids in foster care.

Thursday, April 27, 2017 The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis 6-10 pm Cocktail Reception, Dinner, Program, Raffle Items and more!

Mark your calendar and join us!

Your support changes lives!

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Susan Ell MISSION The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital saves lives and transforms patient care through donors’ charitable gifts.

HISTORY The Foundation was established in 1996, following the merger of Barnes Hospital and Jewish Hospital of St. Louis.

UNIQUE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION The Foundation touches thousands of lives each year by supporting lifesaving research, enhancing patient care and services at one of the nation’s top hospitals, awarding nursing scholarships, and providing community outreach programs to improve health in St. Louis and around the world.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Your gifts by phone and online make a difference every day for patients. Donors also support the annual illumination Gala, which funds cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Annual Benefit Gala for the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center

June 3, 2017 The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis

Gala Chairs: Jennifer & Tom Hillman Amy & Bill Koman

Honorary Chairs: Paula & Rodger Riney

Cocktail Reception, Dinner and Special Guest Performance For ticket and sponsorship information, please contact Kris Marino at 314-286-0602 or Kristin.Marino@bjc.org

1001 HIGHLANDS PLAZA DRIVE, W., STE. 140 314.286.0600 GIVINGBARNESJEWISH.ORG

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The Sheldon’s 2017 Gala featuring

11th Annual Strong, Smart and Bold Luncheon November 2, 2017

George Benson May 12, 2017 Thelma and David Steward, Honorary Chairs

Underwritten by The Steward Family Foundation & World Wide Technology, Inc.

Gala tickets on sale now! Call 314.533.9900 Concert-only tickets on sale April 7 at TheSheldon.org

St. Louis Classical Guitar Society

Spring Performance Schedule: Duo NoiRe Music of spain, argentina, Brazil

Cheers! to the chairs In our March 8 Issue, this special section is our way of helping nonprofits promote their events while also saying thank you to the chairpeople who work so tirelessly to raise funds.

saturday Jan 28, 8:00 pm ethical society 63117 “charming musicians ... everybody fell in love with them.”

—conrad Winslow, Juilliard composer

The RoMeRo FaMily Music of spain and latin america saturday, Mar 4, 8:00 pm 560 Music center 63130 “Guardians of the Holy Grail of the classical Guitar.”

—Leipzig Volkszeitung

St. LouiS—Stuttgart SiSter CitieS

30th Annual Winter Ball

DaviD Russell Music of italy and spain saturday Mar 25, 8:00 pm ethical society 63117 “Mr. Russell possesses a talent of extraordinary dimension.”

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Saturday, February 11, 2017 The Hilton St. Louis Frontenac Hotel TickeTs: www.GuitarstLouis.net or call 314 229-8686.

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SCHNUCKS

Schnucks raised $35,000 for local children with life-threatening medical conditions through the Make-A-Wish Community Wish Partners program.

KENDRA SCOTT

Kendra Scott at Plaza Frontenac hosted a Kendra Gives Back Party, donating 20 percent of proceeds to the Ranken Jordan Young Professionals Board.

CAROL HOUSE QUICK FIX PET CLINIC

Carol House Quick Fix Pet Clinic raised more than $130,000 for animal neutering services at its annual fundraising event at the home of Toni and Matt Ratteree.

TREATS UNLEASHED

PEDAL THE CAUSE

Local stores raised $4,000 for Going to the Dogs, a nonprofit that provides protective vests for law enforcement K9s in Missouri.

The weekend-long cycling challenge raised more than $3 million for Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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THE 58TH FLEUR DE LIS BALL to benefit SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital was celebrated

Dec. 29 at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch. That evening, 32 young women were presented to the Most Rev. Robert J. Carlson, Archbishop of St. Louis, before an admiring audience of friends and family.

Mrs. Timothy O. George served as ball chair, with assistance from Mrs. John P. Boldt, president of the Fleur de Lis. The organization to date has contributed nearly $3 million to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, which provides care to the children of our region without regard to their families’ ability to pay. Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital provided more than $6 million in free care last year.

ALICE CONDIE CHRISTOPHER, LAURENCE GERARD CHRISTOPHER

GRACE IRENE McMILLIN, THOMAS PATRICK McMILLIN

EMILY HELENE STEWART, ALEXANDER DAVID STEWART III

MARGARET MARY BYRNE, ROBERT CARL BYRNE JR.

JULIA CLAIRE SHIELDS, JOHN OGDEN SHIELDS JR.

THE MOST REV. ROBERT J. CARLSON, ARCHBISHOP OF ST. LOUIS, WITH BALL CHAIR JULIE GEORGE AND FLEUR DE LIS PRESIDENT DOEY BOLDT

AVA LeCLARE SANSONE, DOUGLAS GERARD SANSONE

MARY MEGHAN DONOVAN, MICHAEL JOSEPH DONOVAN

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KATHERINE KEELEY SPENCE, DAVID RUTLEDGE SPENCE

GRACE CAROLINE BUSCH, WILLIAM KURT BUSCH SR.

ALICIA PATRICIA MOELLERING, ROBERT ALAN MOELLERING

CAITLYN MARY LOCHNER, PAUL JOSEPH LOCHNER

ISABEL CAROLINE NEWELL, JAMES DAVID NEWELL JR.

ANDREA LUCIA GARCIA, ANTHONY STANLEY WASKIEWICZ JR.

MARGARET TIERNEY DAVIES, WILLIAM D. DAVIES III

RITA MARIA TRAMELLI, JAMES PATRICK TRAMELLI SR.

GRACE ELIZABETH WALSH, JOSEPH EDWARD WALSH JR.

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10-Color Flow Cytometry improves diagnosis & monitoring of blood disorders

SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP HEMATOPATHOLOGY FLOW CYTOMETRY LABORATORY NOW OFFERS THE HIGH-TECH 10-COLOR FLOW CYTOMETRY. CAPABLE OF DETECTING MORE THAN 10 SIMULTANEOUS FLUORESCENT SIGNALS, THE CYTOMETER IMPROVES THE DIAGNOSIS AND MONITORING OF BLOOD DISORDERS. PICTURED ON THE COVER, STANDING: SLUCARE PATHOLOGIST KATHERINE ROBBINS, M.D., DIRECTOR OF THE FLOW CYTOMETRY LABORATORY; SEATED NICHOL REEVES, FLOW CYTOMETRY TECHNOLOGIST. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT SLUCARE.EDU/10FLOW. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER PHOTO COURTESY OF SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP

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by alexa beattie THANKS TO ANOTHER NEW TECHNOLOGY, SLUCare physicians again are on the

cutting edge of the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, specifically disorders of the blood. This time, they are using 10-color flow cytometry—capable of detecting up to 10 simultaneous fluorescent signals—to precisely depict and analyze cells from bone marrow, blood, lymph nodes and other tissue. A chief benefit of this cytometry is that diagnoses can be made in a very short time, allowing treatment to begin sooner.

Up until very recently, the cytometry instrument used two or four colors to make diagnoses, but Dr. Katherine Robbins, SLUCare patholologist and assistant professor of pathology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, says that while that number was still very effective, the jump to more colors is akin to switching from early color television to HDTV: the picture is richer, crisper, more accurate. “It’s a highly advanced diagnostic tool,” she says of the technology, which uses lasers to map the ‘fingerprint’ of each cell. Flow cytometry is able to analyze several thousand particles a second and can actively separate and isolate particles with specific properties. Cells are suspended in a stream of fluid and passed single file through a light beam for sensing.

“In order to deliver the very best treatment, we need to understand everything about the cell. Upgrading to 10-color flow cytometry now allows us to more precisely

characterize tumor cell populations,” Robbins says. An added benefit of the tool is that it can extract information from very small samples with limited cells, like those taken from fine needle aspirates, cerebral spinal fluid and small tissue biopsies. Higher information content per tube maximizes small specimens, she says, and minimizes the chance of incomplete analyses; low-frequency abnormalities can be more easily detected.

This upgrade has been in the works for several months and became available in November 2016 when live testing began. “It’s a process. We wanted to make absolutely sure the results were accurate,” Robbins explains.

She says a huge benefit of the 10-color flow cytometry is that it facilitates swift diagnoses, sometimes within a matter of hours. “In a conventional biopsy, it takes time for tissue to be processed, but now we can take live cells and run the analysis much faster,” she notes. “This has great implications since it means treatment can start sooner.” She adds that the needlepoint accuracy of the diagnosis means that oncologists can be even more precise in their decision-making regarding treatment, and that the collaboration between SLUCare doctors and departments also helps to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. “Ours is a fully integrated service where all data is shared to provide accurate diagnoses and the best care,” Robbins says. “That’s what I believe makes SLUCare unique.”

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We’re conducting free memory screens and studies for Alzheimer’s disease and elderly insomnia. Free transportation and compensation for participant time are provided. Call to set up an appointment.

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Zelli shoes are expertly crafted in the Tuscany region of Italy and sold in top men’s specialty stores in the U.S. They combine impeccable Italian craftsmanship with classic American styling and the finest materials.

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2 | LESLIE HINDMAN AUCTIONEERS

Our jewelry, fine art, Asian art and furniture specialist will conduct complimentary auction appraisals through February in the St. Louis area. Call the office to schedule an appointment.

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3 | MOSBY BUILDING ARTS

If you need some personalized kitchen design, like adding a beverage bar to keep everyone happy while keeping them out of the cook’s way, Mosby designers have your back.

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4 | THE EXERCISE COACH

Looking for a workout at your fitness level? Our computerized equipment adapts to your body and provides digital feedback during your workout, as well as historical performance data.

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5 | WILSON LIGHTING

Call in sick! We’ve marked down lighting, lamps, mirrors and more.

Miss the January light sale at Wilson Lighting and you will be sick.

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6 | SERVICE BUREAU FINE STATIONERY AND GIFTS Frames are the perfect gift for any occasion.

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7 | ANGEL HOUSE

Angel House Salve-ation is an all-natural body moisturizer made of organic coconut oil and other high-quality ingredients. Essential oils give it antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and a pleasant fragrance.

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8 | COTTAGES OF LAKE ST. LOUIS

Opening this week! Cottages of Lake St. Louis provides unparalleled care and attention with two caregivers for each cottage of 10 elders and nurses who dispense medications and provide personalized care.

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We’ve moved! Please visit our new location, where we have morning and evening games for novice, intermediate and advanced players.

We also have classes for both beginners and experienced players.

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12 | THE LIFESTYLE CENTER

Discover the regenerative properties of PRP for skin and hair at The Lifestyle Center. PRP contains more than 30 growth factors to achieve a more youthful appearance.

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13 | BODYWORX: U.S. CENTER FOR SPORTS MEDICINE

Lose 20 to 35 pounds in six weeks! The BodywoRX Weight Loss Program is an FDA-approved system medically designed for healthy weight loss and approved by local orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rick Lehman.

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14 | MIDAMERICA SKIN HEALTH & VITALITY CENTER

We will offer cosmetic roundtables throughout the year. These will provide an opportunity to ask Dr. Muccini and esthetician Heather Deters questions about products and services for youthful skin in a small group setting.

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[ DRIVEN ] LEXUS RC 200T by robert w. paster

THE NEW RC 200T IS NOT YOUR MOTHER’S LEXUS. It pretty much destroys the stereotype of a soft,

floaty, luxury vehicle designed more for comfort than performance.

The RC 200t is first of all a great-looking sport coupe, with classic long hood, short rear deck proportions slightly reminiscent of the Jaguar XK, with a spindle grill and LED lighting.

The interior is a high-tech habitat with rich leather, a large screen for controls, and easy-to-use buttons. The front seats are comfortable, heated and cooled, and very well bolstered for aggressive driving. The rear seat is somewhat of an afterthought, as in most coupes, but an adult could sit back there for a short time. The trunk is surprisingly large for a coupe, but with a small opening that can be expanded by folding the rear seat backs.

Modern features such as adaptive windshield wipers that stop when the car is stopped, a blind spot monitor, a reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors are welcome components. Additional amenities include a steering wheel that automatically lifts up and out of the way when you turn off the ignition and a front seat that electrically slides forward to allow entry into the rear seat.

Power emanates from a 241-horsepower, turbo-charged, 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder engine and is conveyed through an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Shifts are smooth, and in sport mode the transmission holds the gears long enough to allow for some pretty spirited acceleration.

Unfortunately, no manual transmission is offered. There are three driving dynamic options: Eco, sport and sport plus. In Eco, performance was only so-so, with a bit of turbo lag on acceleration, but in sport mode, things really tightened up, with very quick acceleration and almost no turbo lag. However, every time you start the car, it defaults back to Eco mode, probably to meet gas mileage requirements, so you have to remember to switch it to sport each time if you want to maximize driving fun.

Fortunately, most of the other optional goodies, such as the cooled seats and parking assist, stayed on or off, depending on how they were set when the engine was previously stopped. The car I drove had the F sport package, which tightened up the suspension and steering to create a really good handling car with plenty of feedback. It stayed flat in hard cornering and hugged the road nicely, creating a really sporty, fun, driving experience. It’s an excellent cross between a true sports car and a GT cruiser.

My only real complaint is the interface with the screen that determines audio, navigation, and a variety of other driver controls. It is not a touchscreen, but rather works by touchpad between the seats, similar to the touchpad on a laptop computer. I found it a bit difficult to be precise with the controller.

My millennial son, who’s much more adept on a laptop, confirmed my reservations. That said, I did improve a bit over time, so it may just be something one has to get used to and master.

You’ve got to hand it to Lexus. For years they’ve kind of been the Japanese Cadillac, making big, comfortable highway cruisers. But like Cadillac, Lexus seems to have discovered performance.

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The film’s conundrums are these: What is a ‘good man’? What are the ideal conditions for raising one? And might women, rather than men, be better qualified for the job?

The subject of this experiment is Jamie, son of single mother Dorothea (Annette Bening), who is increasingly unarmed by the distance between her and her child. “I know him less and less every day,” she says near the beginning as Jamie either rolls away from her on his skateboard down a Santa Barbara street or pogos to the Buzzcocks. It is 1979, and change is on everyone’s mind. Our Bodies, Ourselves is the bible of the times, and Jimmy Carter is talking about the national crisis of confidence. “Can’t things just be pretty?” asks Dorothea, and we know she’s not talking just about punk music, but motherhood, womanhood, boyhood, life in general.

Realizing her limitations, she elicits help from two women— Abbie (Greta Gerwig), who rents a room in her house, and Julie (Elle Fanning), one of Jamie’s high school friends. Together, they school the lad in life from a woman’s point of view; specifically, the thorny nuances of sex. It’s a bohemian existence of a motley crew that also includes William (Billy Crudup), a sweet touchy-feely guy who dabbles in ceramics and reassures us that men really can turn out OK.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes. Word has it, Bening may be in line for an Oscar.—A.B. OPENING JAN. 20 AT LANDMARK PLAZA FRONTENAC CINEMA

BOO S hillbilly elegy » by j.d. vance

This new book by first-time author J.D. Vance (2016, HarperCollins) was all over the airwaves around election time. It was hailed as the voice of rust belt America, a way to understand the forces at work in a strata of the American fabric that most of us aren’t too familiar with. That, precisely, is why I bought it (plus, the library wait list was way too long).

I was looking for a revelation, but this book does not deliver it. It goes into detail about the author’s difficult childhood in Appalachia, where his Mawmaw and Pawpaw (grandparents) were the only stabilizing figures. Vance tries to explain the devolution of hillbilly culture, why so many in the generations after his grandparents have turned to drugs and crime. But he never really gets away from his vantage point of someone who has escaped the unfortunate cycle and gone on to a law degree from Yale.

If only he could have better channeled the young boy who suffered through a series of new daddies, a mother’s addiction and other misfortunes, Hillbilly Elegy would have done more showing of what that life is like rather than telling. What we get is the grownup and educated Vance reflecting on his childhood humiliations, and for that, we can read a sociology tome.

I was really disappointed in this book as there is a great need right now to understand the disenchantment of working class folks whose communities have shriveled due to plant closures (Vance grazes the issue). If, like me, you feel the need to connect with this part of our society, you’ll need to look beyond Vance’s reflections.

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[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE

Funky urban cantina

THE CHEF

Tello Carreon

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$8-$28 plates

THE FAVORITES

Tlayuda, Comida de Borrego, Mole Negro, flan, Seafood Cocktail, Pulpo

THIS IS THE NEWEST PROJECT FOR BEN POREMBA.

It’s Mexican food, but fussed-over, with creatively tooled dishes and delicate flavors going well beyond the usual heritage Mexican palette. I found it captivating, every bit as exciting as gourmet food in any other genre, with Mediterranean and other unlikely elements. It may strike diners as pricey measured next to other ‘Mexican’ menus, but this is highly evolved gourmet cuisine, the kind of food you seek out just for the experience of tasting what the chef comes up with.

Take the Tlayuda ($14)—the items are listed in Spanish, but, thankfully, described in English—a type of Mexican pizza. It was superb, with a cracker-thin crust and ‘carrot-cucumber salsa’ where the traditional tomato sauce would be. Dabs of creamy burrata (a classic Italian cheese) dotted the top, along with a dusting of various seeds. The overriding flavor was coriander, and it was delicious.

The Flautas ($12) also got the gourmet treatment.

Traditionally deep-fried roulettes of tortilla dough filled with gooey cheese and meat, these came with a subtle,

almost undetectable filling, dominated by a sauce of exotic mushrooms typically found in Asian dishes.

Fresh cilantro and a bit of greens were on the plate.

Do not miss the Vuelve a la Vida, seafood cocktail ($10) creatively presented in a glass globe. The spin on shrimp cocktail came as a soup of lime juice, hot sauce, minced onions and crushed tomatoes brimming with bits of shell-less seafood: mussels, shrimp and firm white fish. The thinnest slivers of cucumber and jalapeño floated in there as well.

For the more adventurous, Pulpo ($16), a grilled octopus dish, gives the trendy food a wonderful treatment with dense, complex ‘mole almendrado’ (almond). A large portion of charred octopus sits with perfectly charred lettuce leaves (not overly grilled) and amazing rounds of tiny heirloom potato, deep-fried.

The mole tasted of traditional Mexican spices—cumin, coriander, chiles—and ground nuts.

A few dishes near the bottom of the menu are bigger and heartier, like Mole Negro ($28), a generous serving of beef cheeks in dense mole sauce. This tasty meat

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worked well with the heritage sauce—in this case, chocolatey and lightly sweet—attributed on the menu to the chef’s grandmother.

Another big meal was the Comida de Borrego ($49), a plateful of lamb for two. The meat got two different treatments: slow-cooked shredded lamb over a wood fire served inside cauliflower tortillas and roasted lamb loin sliced atop refried beans. The flavors were good: the shredded meat had a strong lamb flavor, the beans were a creamy foil for the milder roasted lamb meat, and the cauliflower tortillas were an interesting take on their traditional corn counterpart.

The desserts are definitely worth a try, especially at $5. You might be tempted to pass up the flan for something more exotic, but don’t. It’s an excellent incarnation, very dense with a light, sweet flavor and caramelized sugar sauce. The concha, a dry, dinner roll-style bun, came filled with whipped cream, dotted by powdered sugar and surrounded by salted caramel sauce.

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HEARD [ IN THE ] HALLS by julia m. johnson URSULINE ACADEMY

Six students from Ursuline Academy participated in the second round of the CyberPatriot competition in December 2016.

Seniors Mary Leritz and Jessica Summers, junior Colleen Flynn, and sophomores Olivia Goldkamp, Anna Gonsalves and Maggie Gough took part in the contest, where competitors try to find cybersecurity vulnerabilities in virtual operating systems.

The Ursuline team is led by teacher Jaime Gilligan. Top teams compete for scholarships and a trip to the national finals to be held in April in Baltimore. Ursuline’s team did not advance to the next round, but has plans to enter future competitions.

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Students from 12 Missouri schools converged at North Kirkwood Middle School Dec. 10 for the inaugural Kirkwood VEX Robotics Tournament. Teams designed, built and programmed robots to accomplish certain tasks. An all-girls NKMS team won first place and qualified for the state championship in Rolla. Team members include, from left: Bella Battista, Ellen Schaezler, Sabrina Baggstrom, Julia Pitz, Rowan Burba, Katie Hastings and Aleah Bingham. Not pictured: Lily Bartin

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Kirkwood High School students Catherine Skubiz and Tyler Kim, pictured, earned top awards in the Yes! Magazine National Student Writing Competition, in which entrants wrote about voting in presidential elections. Skubiz won in the High School category for her essay, “Make a Choice,” and Kim won in the Powerful Voices category for his essay, “With Great Asians Comes Great Responsibility.”

KHS students Will Drury, Najma Omar and Evelyn Opper also took home Literary Gem awards for their submissions. More than 2,000 students from around the country entered the competition. Excerpts from winning entries are published in the magazine.

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SCIENCE AND ANIMAL CAMP by alexa beattie

IN PREPARATION FOR SUMMER, big things already are happening at Cub Creek Science and

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Animal Camp in Rolla, Missouri. And it’s not just the camping experience getting a reboot, but some new faces will be in the dining room. Thankfully, though, not at the tables: their manners are unacceptable! “Lemurs are a colony animal—the more the better, in their minds. And in our mind, too!” says assistant director Ari Farley, as she explains that Cub Creek’s new dining room now contains a large lemur enclosure along the back wall.

This longstanding, animal-themed camp has a soft spot for cuddly critters and clearly doesn’t want to be without them, even at lunch. There currently are seven Madagascan primates in this ‘Lemur Landing,’ but Farley says more babies are expected to be born in the spring.

In total, there are 300 individual animals on the Cub Creek ‘farm,’ representing more than 100 species: Malachi—a dromedary (one-hump) camel— is the largest; Hip-hop—a white dumpy tree frog—is the smallest, unless you count the unnamed hissing cockroach. “I love the new enclosure,” Farley says, “but my favorite area is the barn.” This is where she helps tend to goats and lambs, wallabies and miniature horses. Farley and the other Cub Creek staffers bottle-raise the babies when necessary. And each summer, campers are given the opportunity to ‘adopt’ and care for their favorite animal. Last summer, four Patagonian cavy were born, and word has it, one of the wallabies already has a baby in its pouch. “He’ll be such a nice surprise for the kids,” Farley says.

In addition to its animalcentered program, Cub Creek also is a hub for science: Kids make slime, silly putty and toothpaste in the chemistry lab and shoot rockets and build circuits in the physics lab. In culinary science, campers grind wheat to make flour and spin cotton candy, FUN IN LEMUR LANDING decorate cakes and make fudge.

“Many of our campers come loving science and are excited by things like physics and chemistry,” Farley says. “What all campers find out is that science is everywhere—from building a rocket to catching a frog and baking a cake.”

Elements of the traditional camp experience also are offered: Kids swim and fish, romp through woods, zip down zip lines, sing songs around campfires, shoot arrows and roast marshmallows.

Cub Creek sits amid 240 acres of forest, and opportunities abound for engaging with nature.

“We believe learning should be fun, and when kids are given the opportunity to investigate their passions, learning happens naturally while they are having a fantastic adventure,” Farley explains.

All campers have the chance to camp out for a night during each session, and Farley says she’s excited about some changes in the works for this year. “I don’t have all the details quite yet,” she says. “But let’s just say, it will be a more authentic, hands-on camping experience. And above all, more fun!”

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WILSON GAO

DREW ROLLINS

It’s hard to imagine how busy sixth-grader Wilson Gao finds time to engage in his varied interests, let alone excel at them.

Wilson, who attends Parkway West Middle School, has been making waves as a musician, mathematician and chess competitor. His family relocated from Illinois to Town & Country in 2013. Wilson’s father, David Gao, says it wasn’t long before teachers here began noticing his talents. He’s been playing piano since age 4, chess since age 5, and violin since age 9.

He also is a whiz with numbers and competes annually in Mathleague mathematics contests.

In November 2016, he and three schoolmates took first place for their grade in the tournament’s team competition at Selvidge Middle School. Each placed in the top 10 in individual competition, too. “I’ve done it before, but I still get nervous every time,” Wilson says of Mathleague. “I like math because I think it’s easier than other subjects, and there’s more logic to it.”

In 2016, his skill on the violin earned him a seat with the Parkway-Rockwood Youth Honor

Orchestra. “I always liked listening to music when I was little, and hearing my mom play the piano,” he says. He’s had private and school-based music instruction, and math and chess coaching from his father.

Wilson’s chess successes have included championship titles for his age group. He says his interest in the game began at a very young age, when he started playing with a miniature chess set. “Wilson earned his very first prize check in 2013, and some nice checks afterward, competing against adult players in tournaments such as the Chicago Open,” David Gao says.

The 12-year-old is ready for a new challenge: tennis. “I started taking lessons in the summer,” he says. “I’m good, but not as good as I am at math or chess.”

Drew Rollins is proving that middle school isn’t too early to prepare for a technology career.

The Rockwood LaSalle Springs eighth-grader has been interested in ‘white hat hacking’ for about three years. White hats are wellintentioned people who hack into computer systems to help organizations identify and fix their vulnerabilities. Drew, 13, says he was looking for a challenge last year and decided to try cracking the security on his family’s NetGear Nighthawk WiFi router.

“I got interested in the router because it’s basically a minicomputer,” he says. “I was just messing around, looking through it for security flaws. I found a huge one I didn’t expect.”

From his laptop, he was able to access the router’s ‘root’ level of security, the system’s highest level of administrative control.

“That’s a danger to the online security of everyone who has that same router—thousands of people,” he says. “I wanted to make sure they wouldn’t have issues with it.”

Drew notified NetGear of the problem. It took company representatives some time to reply, but they told him they were fixing the flaw. They sent Drew a new router and security cameras, and suggested an internship when he’s older. “I’ll probably do that,” he says. “I want to continue programming and finding flaws in popular software.”

Drew’s story was picked up extensively by tech bloggers and industry publications such as Wired and Computerworld, and KSDK Channel 5 called about a TV interview. “My parents are pretty proud,” he notes.

The self-taught hacker plans to take online cybersecurity courses when he’s 16, and he eventually wants to earn a master’s degree in computer science. In the meantime, he has plans for his new router.

“I’ll look for vulnerabilities in that one too,” he says.

talk to... [ edward gartner ] St. Louis University High School senior Edward Gartner, 18, is set for academic success after being chosen for a Questbridge scholarship to Princeton University. Questbridge is a national nonprofit that awards full scholarships to exceptional students with financial challenges. More than 14,400 U.S. high schoolers applied in 2016, and Edward was one of just 767 awardees. Selection is based on student essays, teacher and counselor recommendations, grades and the ACT exam, on which Edward earned a perfect score. His scholarship will be worth about $260,000 over four

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years. He hopes to study bioengineering.

HOW DID YOU LEARN YOU WON THE SCHOLARSHIP? I was about to go into seventh period at school last month when the announcement email was sent out. A friend said I should check to see if I had made it, but class was starting, so I had to wait. I felt nervous and distracted during class, then I looked at my email when it was over. I couldn’t stop smiling or shaking.

WHO DID YOU SHARE THE NEWS WITH?

I knew my school counselor, Kate Kindbom,

would want to hear. I wouldn’t have known about the Questbridge program if she hadn’t encouraged me to apply. My mom, Aggie, is in a bit of a state of shock; she’s a little sad for me to move away, but she’s proud of me.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT TO STUDY AT PRINCETON?

I’m also interested in self-healing materials for use in areas like rocket building— materials that can repair themselves when damaged, instead of causing mission failure. And I want to study nanotechnology and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.

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There’s something inherently thrilling about being at school after hours, and that’s one of the reasons why 10-year-old Grace loves summer camp at Forsyth School: the first session has an overnight. “Kids are fascinated,” says her mother, Alisa. “It must be something to do with the books they read about things coming alive after dark.”

Grace is in fourth grade and has attended Forsyth’s Summer Discovery since junior kindergarten. Her favorite session is Bike Camp, where—after learning the ins and outs of bicycle safety—kids head across the street to Forest Park. There, they ride about as a group under their own steam, winding about the bike paths to attractions like the zoo, Missouri History Museum and Saint Louis Science Center.

Forsyth has fine-tuned its summer program over nearly 50 years, and offers more than four dozen camps. It usually adds one or two new ones each year. This summer, it’s Top Secret!, a program that schools budding spies in the business of intelligence.

Youngsters will learn the science behind the gadgets and tricks of the trade, and have plenty of opportunities for fingerprinting their friends and keeping tabs on their every move.

KIDS AT FORSYTH’S SUMMER DISCOVERY

“This is joyful, old-fashioned fun,” says Phoebe Ruess, director of communications, describing how special the overnight can feel. Indeed, this is the quintessential stuff of childhood—chasing fireflies as the sun goes down, roasting marshmallows, singing songs, sleeping in tents. Grace’s mom agrees. “A food truck comes for dinner, and there’s a big breakfast in the morning. It’s one gigantic sleepover,” she says.

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Meanwhile, around the corner in the Delmar Loop, the studios of Craft Alliance are hives of artistic activity. “Craft Alliance defines the summer for my boys,” says Rebecca Hollander-Blumoff, whose three sons have attended camp there since they were little.

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Her oldest, Benjamin, says it helps him expand his artistic experience outside school. “I always pick metal and glass, things that are hard to do outside of a place like Craft Alliance,” the 15-year-old says.

He makes beads and rings, mosaics and other sculptural pieces.

“In the summer, we give the place up to kids,” says Luanne Rimel, senior director and director of education, explaining that campers get to use all the equipment usually reserved for professional artists.

Morning and afternoon sessions take place at both the Loop and Grand Center locations and offer youngsters many different ways to create. “Throw a pot, work with metals and hot glass, paint and draw,” Rimel says, adding that all 10 studios are utilized.

This summer, now that Benjamin is 15, he plans to serve as a teen intern, bringing what he has learned over the years to help out with camps for the younger children. In exchange, he can attend the Teen Camp for 14- to 18-year-olds that takes place each afternoon. “It’s perfect,” Rimel says. “Spend the day lolling about the pool, then come here and do something constructive!”

Each half-day session is a week long, and scholarships—made possible by the Staenberg Family Foundation—are available for needy families.

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Located on a wooded campus with air-conditioned buildings and an inground pool, campers participate in a multitude of activities, including sports, outdoor education, performing arts, crafts, science and technology. Before- and after-care provided at no extra charge.

Unplug, ride bikes, climb higher, create, play sports, act, spend the night and more at Forsyth Summer Discovery June 12 through Aug. 11 for ages 3 through 12. Register online.

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Swim with dolphins at our 13-day travel/ adventure program. Spend your mornings in the ocean and your afternoons exploring the island, climbing waterfalls and shopping in local markets.

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3 | CAMP WHITFIELD

At Camp Whitfield, children entering first through eighth grade participate in a variety of fun activities, like technology-based programs, unique art experiences, crafts, sports and games.

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4 | CHESTERFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Chesterfield Montessori offers a fun-filled summer program for ages 2 1/2 through 12.

Students enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, including Montessori lessons, creative arts, sports and swimming lessons. Half-day and full-day options with extended care are available.

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Choose from six great Summer Academies with extraordinary teachers, field trips, experiments, simulations and physical activity. Three twoweek, full-day sessions are held at Wydown Middle School for students completing kindergarten through eighth grade.

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9 | J DAY CAMPS

We offer fun, friendship and a camp for every kid: sports, arts, swimming, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), field trips and more for ages 3 to grade 10. Every kid is welcome at the J!

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10 | MICDS SUMMER ADVENTURE

Your summer adventure awaits at MICDS. Our four camps offer a unique variety of activities.

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11 | SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR

The annual fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 28 at MICDS is a free event that gives parents and children of all ages an opportunity to explore a variety of summer activities available locally, nationally and internationally.

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12 | WILSON SCHOOL DAY CAMP

Campers age 3 through grade six enjoy themed activities, swimming at Shaw Park and field trips during eight week-long sessions beginning June 12. There’s something for every child.

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for the past year and had no clue as to the cause. She started crying in my office when I asked about her family, in particular when she described her younger brother, Henry. He had started having explosive outbursts eight years ago, and for the past six months, he had been getting physically aggressive with Isabel. When I inquired how his behavior had affected her, her tears turned to deep sobs.

Henry had demanded most of the family’s attention for years, and the parents had been stressed trying to care for him. This left them with very little time or energy for Isabel, so she grew up quickly and became very self-sufficient. This is common for kids who grow up with siblings who are mentally, physically or psychologically challenged. Isabel looked at her drained parents and saw that they had enough on their plates, so she decided that her brother’s needs were more important than hers. She also came to believe that she shouldn’t have needs, and that her job was to make everyone else happy.

Henry’s continued struggles led her to believe she had failed him, a major component of her depression.

Parents of special-needs children often ignore the needs of their other kids, especially when those kids seem independent and stable. The adage, ‘the squeaky wheel gets the grease,’ really fits well here. On one hand, Isabel liked feeling valuable and grown up, but on the other hand, she felt cheated of her fair share of love and attention. Kids like Isabel never learn to advocate for themselves or reach out when they are vulnerable or hurting. Not asking for what you want means you often don’t get it, leading to a growing stockpile of resentment and unhappiness.

I encouraged Isabel to start sharing her needs and ask for what she wants, including time with her parents. She is working on shifting her belief about being responsible for everyone’s happiness, and embracing the idea that it’s OK to have needs. Parents need to remember that the siblings of special-needs kids also need their time, love and support.

TIM JORDAN, M.D., IS A BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIAN WHO SPECIALIZES IN COUNSELING GIRLS AGES 6 THROUGH COLLEGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DRTIMJORDAN.COM.

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The winter season can turn our thoughts to self-improvement, especially as we recover from holiday meals and celebrations. Health care professionals say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an ideal time to consider skin and body treatments that can help us face warmer months with confidence.

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CELLULITE SOLUTIONS

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Dr. Richard Moore, owner of The Lifestyle Center in Ladue, has begun offering the cellulite-reducing system intended to improve on treatments of the past. “Older procedures would stretch the fibrous bands under the skin or shrink the fat cells that contribute to cellulite,” Moore says. “Cellfina actually releases those bands, so the results are longer-lasting.”

First, Moore says, prospective patients have to be screened to see if they are candidates; very loose or thick skin may not be appropriate for the procedure. “This treatment is for true cellulite ‘dents,’ not the orange-peel skin laxity that comes with age,” says Racquel Frisella, a nurse practitioner at Nayak Plastic Surgery, which has been offering Cellfina for about a year.

THE PROCESS

During the procedure, a local anesthetic is injected into the area being targeted, then a suction device is placed on the skin to deliver the treatment. Moore says a small pin goes into the anesthetized area, moving back and forth to release the tissue bands under the skin. “After-effects are minimal, but may include a small amount of soreness or bruising that usually resolves in five to 10 days,” he notes.

“We treated one of our employees here at the office, for example, and she continued working immediately afterward.”

This may be a permanent cure for cellulite; only time will tell.”

Cellfina may take as little as 20 minutes in the doctor’s office if the patient needs only about 10 sites treated; those with 40 or 50 sites may spend an hour or so. “There’s usually no significant downtime afterward,” Moore says.

“We have patients wear a compressive garment such as bike shorts or Spanx for a couple of weeks to give the skin a chance to readhere to the soft tissue underneath. And routine exercise is fine, but anything strenuous such as hard running or squats should not be done for 30 days.”

LONG-TERM SOLUTION?

Moore says clinical study results are showing that Cellfina continues to be effective three to four years after treatment. “The manufacturer is seeing patient satisfaction ratings of 96 percent at two to three years out,” he says. “This may be a permanent cure for cellulite; only time will tell.”

Frisella adds, “Our patients say they feel much more comfortable in workout clothes and yoga pants after the treatment. They like the way it makes their thighs and buttocks look smoother. It makes them feel better about themselves.” Technologies of this kind are continually evolving, too, she notes—so even more improvements may be on the horizon.

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UNSIGHTLY LEG VEINS

Health care providers agree that winter is an ideal time to treat unsightly spider veins and varicose veins common in the legs. A little advance planning will have you ready for swimsuit weather.

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“Both women and men come to our office at this time of year for treatment of symptomatic varicose veins and spider veins,” says Maria Bein, R.N., clinical director at Vein Specialties in Creve Coeur.

Varicose veins are visibly twisting, bulging blood vessels caused by the failure of one-way valves inside the vessel. Blood leaks backward and collects in spots, causing the vein to swell. Symptoms include tiredness, leg pain and cramping, and feelings of ‘heaviness,’ pressure, throbbing or tingling in the legs. Treatment can be delivered via radiofrequency ablation (removal) such as the ClosureFast procedure, which uses heat to shrink veins; laser ablation to resurface the skin; and microincision venectomy, which removes vein clusters through small incisions, explains Dr. Patrick Geraghty, professor of surgery and radiology at Washington University School of Medicine.

Spider veins also are visible through the skin and caused by the backup of blood, but they’re smaller and red or purple in color. They can be treated with injection sclerotherapy, which involves injecting a saline solution that narrows the vessels, Geraghty says.

PLAN AHEAD

“Some people come to my office wanting varicose and spider vein treatment right before summer, but it can take four to six weeks for post-procedure bruising to resolve,” Geraghty notes. “You want to plan farther ahead than that.” Bein adds that a series of treatments may be required, and patients may need time to meet health insurance prerequisites before receiving care. So scheduling a wintertime doctor visit makes sense.

Another reason to seek treatment in colder months is that patients are wearing long pants anyway, so there’s time for any bruising or small scars to heal unseen before shorter pants and skirts come in season. Dr. Norman Bein of Vein Specialties notes that some patients also seek varicose vein treatment at the end of the year to meet health insurance deductibles.

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Geraghty describes today’s treatments as “walk in, walk out.” Most can be done on an outpatient basis, often with simple injectable agents and minimal incisions. He says it’s common for a patient to spend about an hour at the doctor’s office, then return to work in a day or two.

“Usually there’s no pain that requires anything more than ibuprofen,” he says. “It’s a nice change from older surgical procedures in terms of discomfort, appearance and recovery time.”

“Twenty years ago, you would have an operating-room procedure for varicose veins,” Dr. Bein explains. “Now, inoffice treatments can be done with local anesthesia.” He says varicose vein procedures normally are covered by health insurance, while spider vein therapies typically are not because they’re considered more cosmetic than medically necessary.

“It’s very satisfying to see people get dramatic improvement from simple procedures,” Geraghty says.

He notes that varicose vein patients often say they’ve suffered for years without treatment because they didn’t know today’s options are quicker and easier than surgeries of the past. “Now people are astounded when they see the results,” he says. “The most common thing they say is, ‘I can’t believe how long I waited to have this done!’”

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FACE TIME

Beauty may be only skin deep, but most of us would kill for lovely skin.

Fortunately, help is on the way: Health experts say there are options to improve facial skin quality, especially during winter months.

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“People are interested in their skin year-round in terms of health and appearance, but as warmer weather approaches, they focus on what’s bothering them most,” says Dr. Joseph Muccini of MidAmerica Skin Health & Vitality Center in Chesterfield.

“And they’re living longer, which allows them more time to be discontented with signs of aging and skin damage that don’t fit their self-perceived images of youth and vigor.”

Carol Anderson, BCRN, BSN, CANS, a registered nurse and owner of Nouveau MedSpa in Kirkwood, says the main facial skin issues she sees in winter are discoloration, hyperpigmentation from previous sun exposure, broken capillaries in the skin, and ‘crepey’ lines and wrinkles. “Patients have just come through the holidays and are thinking, ‘I don’t have a lot of social activities going on now, and I’m not outdoors and exposed as much, so now is a good time to improve my skin for the spring,’” she says.

Anderson points out that as people age, their skin loses collagen and becomes thinner. “Collagen protein is like the ‘mortar between the bricks,’” she notes. “When patients come in asking to ‘fill this spot in’ and ‘plump this area out,’ I tell them we need to improve their skin quality first by boosting its collagen so it will be thicker, stronger and more resilient. It will need less in the way of fillers, and it will look better.”

THE TOOLBOX

Anderson cites multiple therapies to improve skin quality.

One is the Sciton Forever Young BBL laser system, which helps tighten skin and treat broken capillaries, sun damage and brown pigmentation. “It actually ‘turns off’ aging genes that cause collagen breakdown and ‘turns on’ youthful genes that rev it up,” she says. “The technology involves BroadBand Light, or BBL, which applies color wavelength to improve skin at the cellular level.” Anderson says this technology requires no post-procedure downtime. If your skin has a lot of hyperpigmentation, it may

take a few days for dead skin cells to slough, but you still can apply makeup and observe your normal daily routine, she notes.

According to Anderson, patients also are asking for new facial procedures such as fractionated radiofrequency (RF) technology and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment under the brand name Infini. “These can be used together or independently,” she says. “RF is good for tightening and lifting skin, and PRP rejuvenates skin cells. When they’re used together, you often see faster healing and less downtime. You could have the procedures on a Wednesday, and be ready for work Monday.”

... as people age, their skin loses collagen and becomes thinner.

Once skin quality has improved, Anderson says patients often consider injectable treatments such as Botox, Juvederm and Restylane for wrinkles and lines, and Radiesse to plump the jawline. Sculptra, a biostimulator, helps the body generate more of its own collagen to restore facial areas that need filling, she says.

Muccini adds, “For wintertime, I recommend Pearl or Pearl Fractional treatments, or any more aggressive laser or ablative treatment (to treat lines, uneven skin texture and sun damage). Recovery from this type of treatment is something patients feel more comfortable with in nonsummer months.”

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HEAL+H FLASH » salmonella as cure Scientists at the CANCER RESEARCH CENTER of Columbia, Missouri, and the UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI have developed a non-toxic strain of salmonella to penetrate and target cancer cells. Results from this study could lead to promising new treatments that actively target and control the spread of cancer. “Salmonella strains have a natural preference for infiltrating and replicating within the cancer cells of a tumor, making the bacteria an ideal candidate for bacteriotherapy,” says ROBERT KAZMIERCZAK, a senior investigator at the CRC and post-doctoral fellow in the MU COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE. Bacteriotherapy is the use of live bacteria as therapy to treat medical conditions, like cancer.

Tumors in mice given the strain decreased by about 20 percent compared to the control group. “The goal of this treatment is to develop a bacterial vector that can destroy the tumor from the inside out and reduce the amount of side effects in patients. The mice tolerated the treatment well,” Kazmierczak says.

» new alzheimer’s drug

An international team led by WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE has selected a third drug to be tested in the quest to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Currently being developed by Janssen Research & Development in New Jersey, the drug is designed to reduce production of a protein that causes the characteristic, memory-impairing plaque.

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“We are delighted with the new collaboration with Janssen,” says DR. RANDALL BATEMAN, director of the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Network Trial Unit study, which involves people with an inherited predisposition to develop the disease at a young age. As part of the trial, three-quarters of enrollees will randomly receive the drug, a beta secretase inhibitor, while the rest will receive a placebo. Both groups will be evaluated for at least four years to determine whether the drug delays, or even prevents, the onset of the disease.

It is hoped that it also might be helpful in slowing or preventing Alzheimer’s in older adults.

» depression in seniors

Researchers at WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE have launched a $13.5 million study aimed at identifying effective treatment methods for depression in seniors that is unresponsive to standard medications.

One-third of the 14 million Americans who live with clinical depression don’t get relief from prescribed therapies, and more than half of older adults remain depressed after treatment with antidepressants.

The grant comes from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute and will allow researchers to study 1,500 depressed adults over age 60 who have not responded to the SSRIs ( Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, etc.) they already take.

Every patient will get treatment for 10 weeks, during which they either will receive an additional drug or a substitute medication. If they no longer are considered clinically depressed, they will be released from the study and followed

THE GLOW...

for a year to see if their depression remains at bay. For those who remain depressed, phase two will involve different, longer-standing medications like lithium. “Lithium can be a difficult drug to use,” says DR. ERIC LENZE, professor of psychiatry and principal investigator, “but there’s a real question about whether we’ve let a good treatment option fall by the wayside. With proper precautions, lithium may be a highly effective option.” Nortriptyline also will be offered for others who remain depressed.

» restoring vision

A small study conducted by vision researchers at WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE has determined that surgery can restore sight in patients who have suffered eye hemorrhage after traumatic brain injury, even several months later. Reviewing cases in three medical centers around the world, researchers found that removing the vitreous gel between the lens and retina brought about 20/20 vision for most patients, even those who were legally blind beforehand. The patients all developed bleeding in the eye after motorcycle accidents and had other issues that needed treating first. “It was important to learn how long we could wait to operate without having a negative effect on vision,” says DR. RAJENDRA APTE, the Paul A. Cibis Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at W.U. In a vitrectomy, the vitreous gel is removed and replaced with saline solution. Surgery removes old blood that can prevent light signals from reaching the retina.

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Trading a wooded acre-and-a-half in Kirkwood for views of the Arch from The Chase Park Plaza proved to be a good move for John Russell. The businessman, who lives in New York City part-time, loves the convenience of his 25th-floor unit. There is

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T&S| When did you decide to move out of your home in Kirkwood, and why The Chase?

JR | Since I live in New York part of the year, it was a lot of work making sure things got done around the house, and I got tired of it. I was hoping to move into a building in Clayton, but it was right when the economy crashed and it never got built. I was having brunch at The Chase and they were remodeling it, so I decided to look at a couple of condos. It just felt like the perfect place to live.

T&S | What are some of your favorite things about living there?

JR | I love the amenities! My building in New York City also has a movie theater, so I was used to that and loved it. And funny enough, I'm on the same floor both places, so I don't get confused. It's nice not to have to deal with a yard and shoveling snow! And I haven't done it very often, but when I'm really tired, it's wonderful to get room service. It's so decadent! Sometimes it's nice not to have to walk to Straub's. It's also been fun meeting neighbors.

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T&S | Did the views win you over?

JR | Totally. I have views on three sides: east, west and north, so I can stand in the middle of the unit and look at the Arch and downtown Clayton at the same time. The ceiling height was another selling point; they're 14- to 16-feet high. And the 25th spot from the outside.

The lobby of The Chase

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The bedroom

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The kitchen

T&S | Did you have to do any renovations?

JR | The basic layout and set-up was already done, so it was just a matter of putting the finishing touches on things. I designed a new granite fireplace and had it cut; I added shelving to closets; and I had a granite backsplash installed in the kitchen to match the counters.

T&S | The kitchen is huge.

Do you like to entertain?

JR | I love to cook and entertain. It's nice to be able to make a big mess. It doesn't matter how a house is laid out or how big it is, when you have a dinner party, everyone gathers in the kitchen. I'm a co-chair of the Arts and Education Council's 2017 St. Louis Arts Awards Jan. 23 at The Chase, so I'm hosting a party afterward for all the honorees. The other co-chair (and a neighbor), Susan Block, hosted a kickoff party. It's always fun to plan stuff with neighbors. We all look forward to it snowing because then we have a party in the building.

T&S | You have quite an art collection, and it's really varied.

JR | I like shopping for art and buying it, and I don't have any specific style I like better than another. I don't buy pieces because they will appreciate in value; I buy them because I like looking at them. Some of my favorites are photographs, especially those from local artist Drew Wojcik.

T&S | Any story behind the wooden man?

JR | His name is Frank. I have a player piano, so it's nice to have him sitting there when it's playing. It's fun to move him to different parts of the house. He's been in the shower when I've had people over, and everyone screams when they go into the bathroom. An elderly lady at one of my parties sat and talked to him for half an hour! He always frightens the concierge who waters my plants when I'm out of town because he's never in the same spot.

T&S | You have interesting decor in the bathrooms.

JR | I found the lighted mirror in the powder room at A Tasteful Auction for Food Outreach. It gives you an eerie glow. That's one of the few pieces I brought over from my Kirkwood house. In the other bathroom, I have playbills framed on the walls. A lot of them are signed, and I have even more that aren't up. I started going to New York back in 1982, when tickets to a Broadway show were around $50. I would send the playbills to the theater, and the stars would sign them and return them to me. I figured if I was paying that much to see a show, I should save something from it. The world has changed nowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;tickets are about $150, and the actors don't send anything back! I love the theater because it gives you such a good feeling. So every time I leave my bathroom, I'm in a good mood.

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HOMEWORK] DEAR HOMEWORK,

We recently re-sided our home. Would you recommend adding shutters? If so, what color?

Any suggestions for pepping up the landscape?

—TO SHUTTER OR NOT TO SHUTTER

DEAR TO SHUTTER OR NOT TO SHUTTER,

To most eyes (mine included), your house appears too plain. Some very authentic Colonials can look great without shutters or porches, but yours doesn’t have the proportions and supporting detail to pull this look off. It needs more jewelry.

You will notice first that I have added cream-colored, pouched shutters with hinges and tie-backs to all the windows. This gives lots of instant detail and covers the blank areas of clapboard siding. I’ve also upgraded the front porch. The fussy gutters and downspouts are gone, and four new round columns have been added. The beam above them has been painted cream, which helps tie the porch together.

The altered landscape reinforces the facade’s symmetry and has an architectural feel. Tall, upright evergreens add importance to the porch, and the dark green color of all the evergreens adds a note of contrast with the beige siding that helps balance things out. An arc of red impatiens adds a jolt of color as a finishing touch.

I think the house now looks great and rather elegant. It now has an air of importance and completeness that moves it into the realm of beauty.

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[SOLD!] [ 63005 ] 2617 Valley Road | $520,000 | Pr/SqFt: N/A RedKey Realty West | Agent: Chrissy Wagner 1122 Keystone Trail Drive | $559,900 | Pr/SqFt: $170.18 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agents: Kristi and J.T. Monschein

[ 63017 ] 14413 Valley Meadow Court, No. W | $465,000 | Pr/SqFt: $128.10 Laura McCarthy Real Estate-Town & Country Agent: Margaret Liggett 703 Savannah Crossing Way | $755,000 | Pr/SqFt: $220.05 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agents: Kristi and J.T. Monschein

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451 Polo Drive | $750,000 | Pr/SqFt: $241.78 RedKey Realty St. Louis | Agent: Sarah Bernard 7219 Forsyth Blvd. | $750,000 | Pr/SqFt: $346.26 Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty Agents: Samuel Hall, Alex Thornhill, J. Warner 55 Claverach Drive | $945,000 | Pr/SqFt: $297.83 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis | Agent: Sabrina Robb 8149 Pershing Ave. | $1,495,000 | Pr/SqFt: $448.81 Laura McCarthy Real Estate-Clayton | Agent: Allison Rossini 18 Brentmoor Park | $1,900,000 | Pr/SqFt: N/ RedKey Realty St. Louis | Agent: Thomas Zupon 150 Carondelet Plaza, No. 2702 | $4,490,000 | Pr/SqFt: $796.38 Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty Agent: Stephanie Oliver

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2 Daniel Road | $760,000 | Pr/SqFt: N/A Laura McCarthy Real Estate-Town & Country Agent: Marilyn Adaire

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[ 63141 ] 12530 Clark Manor Circle | $700,000 | Pr/SqFt: $144.09 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman 12721 Creekside View Drive | $811,941 | Pr/SqFt: $242.37 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Pat Malloy 219 Cuiseaux Court | $845,000 | Pr/SqFt: $230.94 Laura McCarthy Real Estate-Town & Country Agent: Mary Estaque

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