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Area military veterans and their families received 325 freshly cut Christmas trees during the Kaufman Fund’s Trees for Vets program. The initiative began in 2014, and the organization has raised $1.2 million for local veterans and their loved ones since 1990.

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The charity teamed up with Boy Scouts of America’s Greater St. Louis Area Council to collect about 2 million food items during an annual Scouting for Food event. Volunteers are shown at the Ladue Firehouse off Clayton Road.

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They have helped out at food banks, hospitals, schools, nonprofits, veterans’ homes and other places where smiling faces and warm hearts inspire hope for those in need. More hands make light work, but they also make the region a more prosperous and fulfilling place to live.

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by stephanie wallace A NEW BABY IS A MAJOR LIFE CHANGE FOR ANY FAMILY, but the transition can be especially

challenging without necessary emotional, medical and financial support. Nurses for Newborns (NFN) was founded in 1991 to meet the needs of local families welcoming a baby. The nonprofit provides in-home nurse visits, health care assistance, education and connections to resources. “The first months can be a very stressful time for families, but they are also critical to a newborn’s growth and development,” says CEO Melinda Monroe. “We want to ensure parents are supported in their roles, and babies make it to their first birthdays and beyond, thriving and healthy.”

Families can be referred to NFN by local hospitals, clinics and social service agencies, or they can come on their own. Monroe says the organization works to help any family that has a baby and needs support. “We eliminate barriers to transportation, health care and other services that families need,” she says. The program offers home visits from nurses highly trained in maternalinfant health. They perform health assessments, prepare a plan of action for the baby’s caregiver, and educate the parents for up to two years after the child’s birth. Community health workers and licensed clinical social workers also support the complex needs of families. “The team is designed to address challenges that arise and continue what’s already going well,” Monroe explains.

Expectant mothers also can receive support. “We encourage families to start with us as early as possible,” Monroe says. “The health of the mother during and after pregnancy is vital for both her and the baby.” NFN connects pregnant women with prenatal care, helps them prepare for their babies’ arrivals and monitors their health. After birth, screenings address any physical and mental health issues, and nurses can help the family access resources when needed.

Parents also are instructed by NFN nurses on topics like infant CPR and feeding. Currently, the nonprofit has a special focus on safe sleep. Along with specific lessons on the topic, it is providing pack-and-play cribs to families who need them. “Thanks to new guidelines on safe sleep from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has been cut in half,” Monroe says. “Unfortunately, not everyone is aware how the guidelines have changed.”

She explains that all parents should follow the ABCs of safe sleeping. Babies should sleep alone (no stuffed animals, blankets or other items that could cover their airways), on their backs and in a safe place like a crib.

The nonprofit’s annual fundraiser, Night for Newborns, will be held Feb. 23 at The Sheldon and features a lively evening of music and auctions, including a raffle for a week in a Parisian apartment.

The Champion for Families Award will be presented to entrepreneur and philanthropist Maxine Clark for her work to support vulnerable families. Monroe says the money raised by the event will go directly to fund NFN home visits. “Many of our families wouldn’t receive support if NFN didn’t exist,” she notes. “It’s really a simple equation: The more money we can raise, the more babies we can help.” &

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What happened to ‘blue-light specials,’ those great deals of yore that shoppers could score at their friendly neighborhood Kmart? Sears, that’s what.

Kmart, once nearly synonymous with Walmart, had 18 stores throughout the metro into the early 1990s. Used to be one in Ellisville, even. But today, only one remains, and that store—way down yonder in Crystal City—is set to close in March. Kmart’s corporate parent, Sears (which even had that tall building in Chicago named after it), has been wheezing and coughing for years, and by the end of the first quarter its last outpost in the StL will be in St. Charles County, at Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters.

You’d think with all those saints lined up … what’s the patron saint of floundering retail, anyhow? Well, listening to the slow death knell of retail has been kind of like watching a long quick-draw contest, with Walmart, Amazon et al. armed with howitzers while traditional outlets like shopping malls hold a solitary six-shooter that ran out of ammunition ages ago. It’s not pretty for stores that don’t have a robust online presence. You even can get a Big Mac or Happy Meal delivered to your door. So why take the chance of standing in line behind one of the ‘Walmart Weirdos’ you see all over the Internet, when overnight home delivery is just a click or two away? Yes, as we’ve said before, we’re living in a post-retail world where it’s metamorphosis or certain death.

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On the last day of the year, after a lot of rain but not even close to the worst December soaking we’ve had recently—flooding closed down the holiday light show at Tilles Park a few years back—a section of shoulder on the Hanley Road entrance ramp to I-64 (Highway ‘Farty’) collapsed. Wet earth slid toward The Heights, Richmond Heights’ rec center.

No one was hurt, and MoDOT was on the scene almost immediately to survey the situation in hopes of alleviating the possibility of more damage. It causes alarmists to wonder why this hasn’t happened sooner and when it might elsewhere, in light of the bonus reportedly awarded to contractors for swift completion of the highway renovation project almost a decade ago.

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The inaugural Gateway Outdoor Summit is slated for Jan. 11 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel. The get-together will explore how St. Louis can be more proactive in creating access to outdoor recreation for all citizens and leverage it for the benefit of the regional economy. That, taken from a news release, is quite a mouthful. The first problem we see about this event focused on the outdoors is that it’s being held indoors. OK; no biggie. It is January, after all.

At any rate, what with committed organizations like Bike St. Louis and the Great Rivers Greenway District as two strong spokes in the wheel, the Lou is off to a ‘wheely’ great start. The first installment of this event, held as part of an expanded Mississippi Valley Bike + Outdoor Expo weekend, will bring together local and national leaders who are building community outdoors. The keynote speaker will be St. Louis native Luis Benitez, director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office.

Benitez, who has climbed Mount Everest six times, serves as an advocate for Colorado’s bustling outdoor industry. (Ski much?) We’re curious to see what develops and hope the summit gets bigger over the years. Maybe not as big as all outdoors, because that would be pretty big. This is just the first one.

Slated to run from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m., the event is free, but registration is recommended. When you visit the website, click on the green button at top right: gatewayoutdoorsummit.eventbrite.com.

like Mark Burnett—the Trump whisperer and chief party responsible for televised reality spectacles that started with Survivor— can get one started, and somebody even can build a casino there that can go bankrupt. Do I digress?

Well, of course. But don’t go away! There’s some actual news here: Join the St. Louis Triathlon Club in U. City’s Delmar Loop for the 13th Annual Frozen Buns Run. Members encourage you to come out on Jan. 19 and aim for a new 5K or 10K personal best! Or, you can reboot your New Year’s resolution in February like the rest of us. Since you had a cigarette hangover on New Year’s Day, you can start trying to quit for good again next month. But that’s kind of not the point right now. There’s this opportunity to start running in 2019—a 5K (I know, right?) or 10K (over my dead body). Bring the whole family to run or watch, as the event coincides with the annual Loop Ice Festival that supports local businesses. The race is known for its awesome party at the finish line, complete with goodies, music and an award ceremony at Blueberry Hill.

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How often do you get to run alongside a penguin, even one that looks suspiciously like a human in a Fredbird getup? Well, do it while you can. Your greatgrandchildren might not be able to join the Annual Run with the Penguins in Antarctica if the polar ice caps continue to melt. OK, we’re pretty sure that’s not a thing ... yet. Maybe some ruthless promoter

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Sally Topping started her career as an attorney, a role she played for 23 years. She was hired to argue with people, which we understand is what lawyers do much of the time. Now, she is president of the American Federation of Teachers Local 420, and an aptitude for holding strong positions should serve her well. But why’d she give up lawyering? She practiced family law, where outcomes can be discouraging and often heartbreaking.

“After a while, I realized I was getting jaded,” she says.

So she earned a teaching certificate and started working with first- and second-graders where she believed she would be needed most: in the city. Since January 2009, she has seen first-hand the challenges that kids, families and fellow teachers face. The situation was much less hopeful than the adage ‘Each one, teach one’ would lead you to believe. But Topping felt her skill set would be suited to the bigger picture. She knew that the last raise for teachers had been a long time coming; professionals in the 3,000-member bargaining unit had waited seven years. Now, her sights are set on 2020 and the next contract between the union and the district, a

negotiation she says is “gonna be a big fight.”

Topping is looking forward to lacing up the gloves and coaching members as 2019 unfolds. It comes as no surprise that there’s a chasm between city teachers’ earnings and the salaries of their county counterparts.

Also, Topping says there is no rhyme or reason to the salary ‘steps’ relating to a teacher’s level of education, years of service and so on. She points out a number of discrepancies in a salary document: For instance, a teacher with a master’s degree is making $10,000 less than one with a bachelor’s. This person is not just an outlier; such wide differences are all over the public document. Salary is one thing, but reasonable, firm goals are another. Teachers must have a reliable sense of what they’ll make at the next career step because it affects retention. “If it keeps going on like this, we’ll end up with a workforce that stays a year

and then leaves,” she notes. “The kids deserve better.”

She’d been at Herzog Elementary in North City long enough for a former student to come back for a visit.

Unfortunately, Topping was the only one of the girl’s teachers who remained. “I don’t think people understand how important it is for teachers to stay,” Topping says. “Our population’s lives are so unstable.”

An educator who sticks around can get to know a particular family’s challenges, and in North St. Louis, they’re legion. For one thing, 20 to 30 percent of the kids are homeless. But Topping feels like she’s talking to a brick wall whenever she raises these issues with the district. It’s daunting, she acknowledges, but it’s also an honor to serve. “I love my members,” she says.

“I’ve been given an opportunity that so few people have. It’s a privilege to represent these employees.” &

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k c e h c it ▲ Hats off to the St. Louis Symphony’s IN UNISON CHORUS , which is CELEBRATING ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY! The group is dedicated to performing and preserving African and African-American music. Since its inception, the chorus has given more than 100 concerts, been featured on TV and performed at Carnegie Hall.

It has included nearly 500 singers from the St. Louis region.

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of this column, you know I always announce my resolutions for the year ahead. I am a big believer in making them because I do think it works (assuming I can still remember them by June).

Well, this year I only have one, and that is to be fearless. Yes, you read that correctly. The person who writes about dragging a tire around a parking lot for fitness, undergoing hypnosis and cryotherapy, and hugging Joe Biden under the scrutiny of his security detail is actually a big old chicken. I was born afraid of my own shadow (I feel like I should blame my brothers for this). I will not go in the ocean because you never know what is lurking below the surface. For me, a walk in the woods is a Dateline episode just waiting to happen. “Three people started on an afternoon hike, but only two came back. Was it an accident, or was it ... murder?” You get my drift. I fear stupid stuff. I can talk to total strangers or tell stories in front of 100 people with no problem, but there are just some things this woman won’t do. So I was more than a little intrigued when I saw that my friend Kristin Johnson is competing in Dancing with the St. Louis Stars this month. That definitely would be on Patty’s ‘No Way’ List.

Kristin and I both worked at Edward Jones. She is a principal, which means she oversees lots of stuff and thus would not knowingly want to embarrass herself in public. So, over a Diet Coke, I asked (while taking notes like a real reporter): “Are you being forced to do this?”

She assured me she was not. Kristin has been dancing since she was 3, and she considered focusing on it in college until her dad pointed out how good she was at math, and maybe accounting was a more secure route to success. (Don’t you love dads—always practical, and usually right.) Kristin still loved dancing, though, and eventually found herself on the board at COCA. When asked to be in Dancing with the St. Louis Stars, she wisely snagged as a partner its co-artistic director of dance, Antonio Douthit-Boyd.

So, on Jan. 26 at The Ritz-Carlton, Kristin and Antonio will perform a hip-hop ballet to Beyoncé in front of several hundred people, to benefit Independence Center. You might not be familiar with the center, but I am. As I’ve mentioned, I have OCD, which is a mental illness—and through a combination of therapy and medication, it is under control. But not everybody has the resources I do. Independence Center provides the services and resources a person with a serious, persistent mental illness needs to manage symptoms and live a healthy life. So besides the fun of watching non-professionals attempt to dance at the gala, you get a chance to support a great organization! (Visit independencecenter.org for info.)

Sadly, I won’t be in town for the event, but they allow advance online voting with a $10 donation. So, dear reader, help me out here. Visit dancingwiththestlouisstars.org and vote for Kristin because I want my fearless friend to win! She is doing something I could never do. If she takes home the prize, I will celebrate by going for a walk in the woods.

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WORLD PEDIATRIC PROJECT, profiled in

our Dec. 19 issue, is set to support kids in need of life-saving surgery at its Jan. 25 TREASURES IN PARADISE GALA at Old Warson Country Club. The organization serves children in 13 eastern Caribbean and Central American nations.

Pictured with WPP patients are event co-chairs Debra Niemann, Kim Cella, Tom McMillin, Julie Ledbetter and Rusty Keeley.

▲ Jeff Burton, longtime morning show host at 105.7 The Point, has released his first children’s book,The Watering Hole, illustrated by local artist Brooke Renfro. It’s about animals who learn to work together to solve problems.

Burton and Renfro appeared at a recent book signing at Espresso Yourself Coffee & Cafe.

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〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 The Missouri State

University Chorale is set to

fill the New Cathedral with beautiful music at 8 p.m. Jan. 11 as part of the Cathedral Concerts program.

The group is made up of 48 student voices.

St. Louis native and six-time Mount Everest climber Luis Benitez will be the keynote speaker at the Gateway Outdoor Summit, Jan. 11 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel. The event celebrates outdoor recreation and culture.

Gateway to the Great Outdoors will hold its first GGO Interactive Game Night Jan. 26 at New City School. The evening features a host of crazy, fun games and raises money to help kids from underserved communities experience outdoor education.

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VIRTUAL MEDICAL CARE

by sheila burkett

Recently, I had a followup appointment with my doctor, who is based at a St. Louis hospital. My appointment lasted 15 minutes, but it took two hours out of my day when I figured in the commute. The doctor checked my blood pressure, the nurse checked my other vitals, and then they reviewed the blood pressure readings I had taken during the month and asked a few questions. Upon reflection, I wondered if this could have been done virtually.

According to the 2​018 Deloitte Survey of U.S. Physicians​ , one out of four patients have engaged with a doctor or nurse virtually in some way. More than half of us use technology to track our health and share the information with our doctors virtually.

Unfortunately, only 14 percent of doctors have technology to enable patients to interact with them in this way. The BJC HealthCare/Washington University and Mercy networks introduced MyChart technology in 2018. It offers e-visit and email correspondence options to engage with your doctor.

Why should you consider using virtual medical care?

First, it is a cheaper alternative to an office, urgent care or emergency room visit for common conditions; my doctor

charges a $20 copay to use the service. Second, it helps reduce the spread of illlness; if you stay home and connect virtually with a practitioner, you can avoid infecting others.

The technology also allows you the convenience of a diagnosis from the comfort of your home. Finally, it may be a faster way to get answers about your condition and secure a prescription so you can start feeling better.

There is more than one way to connect directly with a doctor or nurse. You can use a phone hotline or initiate an e-visit where a doctor responds to your questions within two hours. If you prefer to see an actual person, you can use a video service such as Amwell or Doctor on Demand.

All of these services use technology to provide virtual medical care.

The next time my sinuses are giving me trouble, my back hurts or I have a cough, I plan to try an e-visit. When you combine this with the fact that wearable devices can monitor chronic conditions, we soon may find ourselves receiving real-time medical advice based directly on what our bodies are saying. Ask your doctor about virtual services next time you go for a checkup.

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MARY CLARE PURCELL & ALEX ARAIZA

MAY 19, 2018

by julia m. johnson | photos by white-klump photography MARY CLARE PURCELL AND ALEX ARAIZA FIRST MET at Saint Louis University, but an overseas

trip really cemented their relationship. “We both studied in Madrid for six months,” Mary Clare says. “We had more time to get to know each other that semester and started dating while we were there.”

Later, the pair got engaged while visiting the Garden Glow exhibit at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

They were married at Our Lady of Lourdes parish in University City and held a lovely reception at The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s downtown. “The wedding was especially meaningful because Lourdes is my home parish,” Mary Clare says. “My cousin is a priest and performed the ceremony for us.” After Mass, the wedding party snapped some outdoor photos in her parents’ backyard and at Lindenwood Park. The bride chose a color scheme of white, coral and pink, and her attendants wore gowns in a delicate shade of beige.

The wedding party rode by trolley to the reception, where they enjoyed cocktails, dinner and dancing with guests. “Our college friends love to dance, so the floor was pretty packed the whole time!” Mary Clare recalls. “They also surprised us with some very creative entrances to the reception, including props like trenchcoats and fake beards.” The reception décor featured natural elements such as garlands, cascading flowers and vines.

Not surprisingly, the evening also included a special display of handmade confections from Bissinger’s. “They got rave reviews,” Mary Clare says. “People were going back for thirds and fourths!

The peanut butter truffles were my favorite, and there were several flavors of caramels and chocolates, too.” As the party wound to a close, the newlyweds ordered late-night Steak ‘n Shake for their most die-hard guests.

A 10-day Hawaiian honeymoon capped off the festivities. “We visited Kauai and Maui and would return there in a heartbeat,” Mary Clare notes. “It was wonderful. We did a lot of eating, drinking and relaxing, and even took a helicopter tour.” She is a nurse practitioner at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, and Alex, a Belleville native, is an insurance broker at the Charles Crane Agency.

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maids of honor | Sally Purcell, Annie Purcell bridesmaids | Kelsey Herbst, Dana McNicholas, Ginny Seiler, Amanda Araiza best man | Daniel Westhoff groomsmen | Ben Albers, Michael Legittino, Dalton Thieneman, Jon Flippen, Aravinth Karunanundaa, Craig Borkovec bride’s parents | Bill & Angie Purcell of University City groom’s parents | Glenn & Lisa Logan of Belleville, Illinois; Jose Araiza of Sonoita, Arizona

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COCA

Flip your style on its head at the COCAcabana Upside Down event April 26.

COCA’s signature annual fundraiser supports scholarships and arts programs for kids from across the area.

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Sport Court St. Louis

Our backyard game courts provide a multiuse space for almost every sport imaginable: basketball, hockey, tennis, pickle ball, volleyball and more.

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Nurses for Newborns

The organization provides a safety net for families most at risk, preventing infant mortality, child abuse and neglect by providing in-home nursing visits.

Its programs promote health care, education and positive parenting skills.

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Wigens handcrafted caps are made in Sweden from premium European fabrics. They are the ultimate in winter accessories with function, fashion and performance for all lifestyles.

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Its numerous divisions have been serving individuals, corporations and the legal profession for more than 25 years.

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Homeowners and designers alike are mixing metals to create dynamic designs that tell a story and create a cohesive look throughout the home. This silver and gold leaf floor lamp is the perfect way to introduce a new finish to your space this year.

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SAVILE ROW

Castle Design

In the design world, wallpaper is trending in a big way.

This powder room gets a fun, fresh update with a graphic patterned wall covering, Schumacher’s ‘Queen of Spain.’

Design by Lauren Sweet-Schuler.

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Garden Villas offers complimentary fitness for seniors including chair chi, arthritis exercise, vitality ballet and much more to keep residents active and strong and improve balance. Call for more information.

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A PEEK INTO THE WINDOWS OF THE ST. LOUIS RETAIL WORLD 〉〉 by lindsay jones

SPOTTED IN THE STL

BRAINS AND BRAWN

Downtown Maplewood has added LEOPARD BOUTIQUE — otherwise known as ‘the spot to shop’—to its retail lineup. The store’s mission is to redefine femininity for modern women, and it offers everything from tops, dresses and designer denim to beauty products and gifts.

PLNK STL , a new fitness studio at 4647 Lindell Blvd., has introduced an exercise

TREASURE HUNTER If you need a unique gift but don’t have time to search around for it, THE GIFT HORSE can do it for you. The new business by local interior designer David Kent Richardson curates everything from the packaging to the objects inside, personalizing them to the occasion and the recipient’s taste. Gift ideas include rare books, textiles, gold and silver trinkets, and other one-of-a-kind finds.

LET THERE BE LIGHT METRO ELECTRIC, a wholesale commercial and industrial electrical distributor, has

been honored with an IMARK Group 2018 AA Member of the Year Award. IMARK is a member-owned marketing organization that includes more than 830 independently owned electrical distributors. This is the third year that family-owned Metro Electric has won the award for its marketing and training programs.

technique called the Lagree Method, created by owner and hometowner Brooke Meek.

The 50-minute, Pilates-inspired workout uses a Megaformer machine to help clients build lean, sleek muscles. The workout is dubbed ‘high-intensity but low-impact.’ This is Meek’s second PLNK location.

FIT TO GROW In other workout news, ORANGETHEORY FITNESS recently opened two new locations in the area, one in Fenton and another in Creve Coeur, bringing its total number of regional sites to 13. Franchise owners Juan Ortega and Parrish Lamb are shooting for a total of about two dozen locations in St. Louis, St. Charles, Columbia and Springfield, Mo.

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ON THE TABLE

must try

by jonathan carli | photos by bill barrett

BRANZINO ▶ $28 The fish dish was beautifully served skin-side-up over tangy sides: black olive tapenade, chopped vegetables in vinaigrette and creamy artichoke hummus. Lightly breaded and pan-fried, it had a tasty whitefish sweetness set off by the satisfying crunch of a fried coating.

GRAND TAVERN BY DAVID BURKE

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I love the ambience in this restored space. Once the Missouri Theater building, it has all the elegance of old architecture, including terrazzo floors and marble walls, but there’s also an artsy retro vibe thanks to its developer, The Lawrence Group. The menu offerings were conceived by NYC celeb chef David Burke, who created gourmet comfort food items for a late fall launch. It’s the kind of menu that tempts you to try something new, like artichoke hummus or foie gras meatloaf. It’s exciting and mostly delicious, and it makes you look at food pairings in new ways.

Wash It Down:

In keeping with Grand Tavern’s retro setting, the bar menu features updated versions of cocktails from an earlier era, like the Old Fashioned and the Sazerac.

Our Grandhattan ($16) was boozy, smooth and on the sweet side. Its base of Kentucky bourbon was mixed with sweet cherry liqueur and vermouth amaro as the ‘bitters.’ A delightful skewer of dark, whiskeysoaked Morello Griottines provided the cherry on top.

The bar menu also offers beer and wine.

BLACK LINGUINI ▶ $18

This dish paired a creamy tomato sauce with more pungent elements like bitter arugula and peppery basil. It contained delicate ringlets of calamari and shell-on clams, whose flavor dominated the plateful of house-made squid ink noodles. The dish also had a little bite.

PASTRAMI-SMOKED SALMON CARPACCIO ▶$18 This was an enjoyable starter with tangy elements. A mound of artichoke and arugula, along with uber-pickled sliced onion, reinforced the cured fish’s vinegary character.

DUCK ▶ $32

This was the special featured ingredient on the day we visited. While I can’t give all elements of the dish two thumbs up, many were well executed. The disappointment was in the smoked breast. It was served well done, which is not conducive to maximum flavor. Also, the skin could have been crisper. On the plus side, there was a small meatloaf infused with foie gras, a delicious take on the humble comfort dish. Sweet potato puree and macerated fruit served very nicely as the sauce.

CLOTHESLINE BACON Maple, black pepper, sour pickle

ROMAINE & KALE CAESAR ▶ $12

The Caesar was nothing original, but it was delicious.

With salad, sometimes less is more—especially when it comes to dressing. The flavors were perfectly blended.

APPLE TART ▶ $10

The dessert featured a tasty topping of par-cooked apples and a scoop of ice cream. The accompanying housemade salted caramel sauce was divine, but the tart’s phyllo base was bland.

overall »

This place is cool in every way. I can picture it as the perfect Midtown happy hour spot with a plate of Crabcake Benedict ($19) and a To the House Old Fashioned ($18).

If you’re going for dinner, make reservations; the dining room is small.

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MISSISSIPPI MORSELS

Chef CANDICE POSS is firing up a new food truck called Graffiti that will serve the kind of Southern cuisine the Mississippi native is known for around town. She expects to have the truck up and running by February or March, and menu items will include pickled fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, hot tamales and more. Poss previously worked at 909 Public House in Wentzville.

MAJOR MAKEOVER

A new Mexican eatery will move into the old Momo’s Greek Restaurant space in U. City this spring. Owned by NATASHA KWAN and RICK ROLOFF, who also operate Frida’s next door, Diego’s Mexican Restaurant will offer traditional menu items such as enchiladas, tacos and quesadillas, in addition to lesser-known entrees like huaraches, fried masa and bean flatbreads. The menu also will include Latin American items such as crab-stuffed avocados and arepas.

Mac’s Beef Mami: Braised local beef brisket, noodles, baby bok choy, leeks, fried garlic and a duck egg in a beef neck bone broth

Conveniently Located in Frontenac at 11155 Clayton Rd.

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Seoul Taco has expanded its Korean-Mexican fusion footprint in Chicago with a new location in the city’s Hyde Park neighborhood.

But that’s not all; the eatery is just the first of two new locations in the Windy City. Owner DAVID CHOI plans to open the second in the suburb of Naperville this winter.

That brings the grand total to three restaurants in the Chicago area, with the first opening in 2016 in the River North neighborhood. All told, Choi has restaurants in St. Louis, Chesterfield and Columbia, Mo., plus Chicago and Champaign, Ill.

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REX HALE has left his job as chef at Bakers & Hale, the Godfrey, Illinois, restaurant he co-founded with Kelly Baker Walden in August.

Hale said he’s looking for another St. Louis-area project that fits his seed-to-table ethos. He stated that his reason for leaving Bakers & Hale was to spend more time with family.

GUERRILLA FARE Guerrilla Street Food is set to open a new location in Maryland Heights, along with a new concession at Two Plumbers Brewery & Arcade in St. Charles.

The new stand-alone location will take over the space formerly occupied by Big Baby Q & Smokehouse at 11658 Dorsett Road (closed Dec. 29).

Co-owner BRIAN HARDESTY says the Maryland Heights location won’t have a dining room and will offer counter service and delivery only.

The concession will feature a walk-up window just like the one at 2nd Shift Brewing Co.

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STORE DISPLAYS

by kenneth bland

Clayton custom clothier is looking for a display person who could help us with our window and interior displays.

Must have

experience working with men’s clothing.

Please email mandy@savilerowstl.com with experience and qualifications.

RECENTLY AT THE LOCAL DUP, there have been some difficult defensive card plays. Reading

partner’s discards is an important part of accurate defense. This month’s hand is no exception.

VUL: Both DEALER: West

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1. West led the ♦ Ace (Ace from Ace King), 4 from Dummy, East the Queen and Declarer the 5.

2. West now underled the King, 9 from Dummy, 3 from East and Declarer winning with the Jack!

3. Trumps were drawn and Declarer claimed 12 tricks–two ♠s, three ♥s, one ♦ and six ♣s.

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1. Ace of ♦s led by West, 4 from Dummy, 3 from East and 5 from Declarer.

2. West can read the ♦ 3 by partner, for East cannot have the 5/3 or Jack/3 or they would have high-lowed with those doubletons.

3. Reading the ♦ 3, West leads the ♦ 10.

4. The ♦ Queen is won by East, and when Declarer plays the ♦ Jack, the ♦ 10 becomes a suit preference for a ♠ return.

5. East returns a ♠ and West trumps for the setting trick.

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Q| KENNY, WE WERE PLAYING AGAINST YOU THE OTHER DAY AT THE ST. LOUIS BRIDGE CENTER. MY PARTNER LED THE DIAMOND ACE. THERE WERE THREE CARDS IN THE DUMMY AND I HELD THE QUEEN AND THE 4. I PLAYED HIGH-LOW, AND LATER YOU SAID, “NEVER ECHO WITH THE QUEEN.” WHY NOT? A| When we hold Q X and partner leads Ace from Ace King, they can read the disposition of the suit. By playing low, partner knows you have a singleton or Q X. If you play the Queen, you are telling partner you have a Jack or singleton and can win a return of that suit.

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LEISURE

movie

DEEP THOUGHTS by patty & janie

AN ENTERTAINING GUIDE TO ENTERTAINMENT

mary, queen of scots

podcast

I’ve always loved the Elizabethan period, so I knew I wanted to see this film. It stars Irish actress Saoirse Ronan as the Scottish queen and would-be contender for the throne of her cousin Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie). When I read that Brendan Coyle of Downton Abbey fame would play the Earl of Lennox, that was a definite draw as well.

Directed by Josie Rourke, the film opens with Mary returning to Scotland after the death of her first husband, the young king of France. Her half-brother, the Earl of Moray (James McArdle) is on the scene and there is talk of rebellion as noblemen compete for power and influence. The cast includes some ethnic diversity that brings extra richness to the story: Gemma Chan appears as Mary’s friend Bess Hardwick, and Adrian Lester plays Lord Randolph. A heavily bearded David Tennant portrays John Knox, a Protestant reformer who rails against Mary and female rulers in general.

The film has Mary and Elizabeth speaking face-to-face, which historians say they never did, but this is not the first movie to imagine such a meeting. The best part was that I expected Ronan’s Mary to be fearless and stoic, and she was.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes, I enjoyed it. J.J. VIEWED AT LANDMARK PLAZA FRONTENAC CINEMA

crime scene: true crime stories and investigations. The best way to describe

this podcast is Dateline or 48 Hours without the visuals. The host, Jordan Fenster, has a creepy voice—not quite like Vincent Price’s—but distinctive enough that it unnerves you as he tells tales of crimes old and new.

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evil genius; the keepers; the staircase. Netflix. I know I really need to stop watching true crime shows, but these three multipart documentaries will make any Dateline junkie very happy. Don’t be surprised if you are still as confused at the end as you were at the beginning.

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care.com. Even if you’re lucky enough to have family members nearby who love to take

care of your children, now and then you will need a babysitter who isn’t related to you. With the care.com app or website, you can hire a caregiver when and where you need one; there’s a large network of them right in your area. Join the community and find the right match for your child care, senior care, petsitting, housekeeping and tutoring needs.

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BY JULIA M. JOHNSON

COSMETIC AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES LIPOLYSIS The word ‘lipolysis’ means the breakdown or breaking open of fat cells for removal. It can be done in a few different ways that are nonsurgical and don’t involve much downtime. Treatments can be used for areas like a double chin and stubborn fat bulges that don’t respond to diet and exercise.

CRYOLIPOLYSIS (e.g., CoolSculpting) Cold temperatures break down fat cells.

INJECTION LIPOLYSIS (e.g., Kybella) Injectable deoxycholic acid gets rid of fat cells.

RADIOFREQUENCY LIPOLYSIS (e.g., Vanquish) Radiofrequency energy heats and destroys fat using an applicator.

LASER LIPOLYSIS (e.g., SculpSure) Laser energy heats and destroys fat using an applicator.

LIPOSUCTION Lipo continues to be one of the most requested procedures in the U.S., especially with recent advancements in technology. The treatment is a permanent fat loss solution, and it generally involves rupturing fat cells under the skin and suctioning them out through a thin tube. Practitioners at West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University often perform the procedure in places like the abdomen and thighs, and it can remove 70 to 80 percent of fat cells in a particular area.

SOURCES: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS

BREAST PROCEDURES

A woman’s breast tissue doesn’t always play by the rules; her breasts may be uneven in size or much larger or smaller than she would like. Furthermore, aging or weight loss may cause the tissue and skin to sag or appear loose. Practices

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like SLUCare Plastic Surgery offer modern methods to improve breast shape, including saline and silicone implants and fat grafting techniques.

Those who want to reduce the size of their breasts have options, too. Reduction surgery can alleviate the pain and discomfort women with very large breasts often experience. Men who suffer from gynecomastia (excess breast tissue) can benefit from surgery as well.

A breast lift can help improve shape and appearance.

Also known as mastopexy, the technique improves the appearance of sagging tissue by lifting the nipples and reshaping the breasts. It doesn’t change the volume of tissue, but it may be used in combination with other procedures to achieve a more youthful look.

DID YOU KNOW? Breast augmentation is the most common type of cosmetic surgery done in the U.S. #1: breast augmentation More than 300,000 procedures performed each year #2: liposuction About 250,000 procedures per year #3: nose reshaping About 220,000 procedures per year SOURCE: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Breast augmentation adds saline- or silicone gel-filled implants to create a fuller, more proportioned look.

Breast reduction removes excess tissue, reduces the size and heaviness of breasts and centers them on the chest for a more natural appearance.

A breast lift does not change the overall volume of breast tissue; it repositions the nipples, removes excess skin and creates a more youthful look.

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FITNESS TECH Looking to reach a new level of physical vitality in the new year?

Becoming truly fit is not for the faint of heart, but the good news is, there’s always evolving technology to make it easier—and more fun! In 2019, you’ll be able to use artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality, smart gear and other tech developments to sweat it out more effectively.

Companies like Swim.com and Spire Health Tag are making it possible to track your pool time and distance by means of a slim tag embedded in your swimsuit. The tracker syncs with the Swim.com app to let you see how you’re doing in the water. Suunto makes watches that create a workout schedule, suggest an appropriate length and level of exercise, and monitor your heart rate and number of steps. Soul Electronics earbuds measure your speed, distance, steps and more, then use a real-time AI coach to suggest what you need to change. And virtual reality gyms can turn a workout into a fun, competitive video game.

And if you belong to The J (Jewish Community Center), you can take advantage of MyZone, a fitness tracker that helps you exercise more effectively in less time. The wearable monitor keeps track of information like your heart rate and calories burned, stores exercise data, and syncs with your phone using Bluetooth technology.

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THE SCIENCE OF BEAUT Y THE FUTURE YOU Today, cosmetic surgeons can give patients a good idea of how their faces and bodies will change as a result of various procedures.

But in the coming years, you may be able to get an even clearer picture of the outcome before you submit to the knife or needle.

Technology called 4D mapping can have applications for a wide range of procedures from facial cosmetic treatments to breast and body shaping. It updates fully dimensional images of your face and body to reveal exactly how a customized procedure will make you look.

For example, if you are having your nose reshaped or fat removed from your thighs, you’ll see a picture of yourself that morphs from a ‘before’ image to a simulated ‘after’ one. The pictures rotate for viewing from different angles. Patients even can share the images with loved ones before deciding on a final look.

BOTOX REDUX Changes are coming in the use of Botox injections to treat skin wrinkles as well. Makers are developing products that will last longer and require less injectable solution to achieve desired results. In the past, you may have needed retreatment every three months or so, but the next generation of products could extend that time considerably.

The treatment works by temporarily paralyzing muscles under the skin with a neurotoxin called botulinum toxin, and it’s often effective in areas like frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles.

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NONSURGICAL NOSE JOB Believe it or not, it’s now possible to get a temporary rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) by injection. Some refer to the treatment as ‘liquid rhinoplasty,’ and the results can be striking—but for some, the jury is still out on whether it’s safe. The procedure involves injecting hyaluronic acid below the skin of the nose, usually along the bridge, to alter its shape. As with any procedure, it’s best performed by a highly experienced, professional practitioner.

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THERE IS NOTHING AS EXHILARATING AS A WALK

in the woods—just ask Emerson or Thoreau. Or the Sierra Club. Did you know its Missouri chapter offers weekly outings in scenic areas, all year round? Even as a longtime member, I had no idea about these until a friend who attends regularly told me. They go to places like Hawn State Park, Mark Twain National Forest and Greensfelder Park. Walks can start as close to home as Forest Park or as far away as Garden of the Gods in southern Illinois.

It’s an amazing program that allows anyone to feel the beauty of the natural world for free (well, for $1), and it’s not limited to members. Because they take place on Wednesday mornings, the walks tend to attract the over-65 crowd. There’s a group leader trained to take others into the woods and get them out safely—no small comfort for the directionally challenged. Plus, the guide, in this case Doug, has passed a Sierra Club-certified backwoods safety program in case of falls or other mishaps. Rumor has it he once carried out a woman who had injured herself, and he has used duct tape to shore up hiking boots. Guides also do a pre-hike dry run each week to ensure the trail still exists and is passable.

During our leisurely walk, in Queeny Park that particular Wednesday, I met regulars from all over—Rita from Creve Coeur, Katie from O’Fallon, Janet from Clayton and Glenn from South City—about 16 hikers in all. And they were eager to talk about their love for this activity many of them have participated in for more than a decade. One man, Bill, liked the spontaneity of it all. You don’t have to tell anyone or sign up for anything, he said. You check the weekly emails that tell you where the group will meet and show up if you want to. Others mentioned the tranquility of being in popular parks on a weekday morning without the bikers, runners, horses and dog walkers you’d find on weekends.

And then there’s the camaraderie. Hikers bring their friends and make new ones among the folks they’ve been walking with for years. Many meet to go out for lunch on days when hikes are at some faraway place only the diehards will travel to. Canceling a hike is rare, they told me, and it happens only in icy conditions. When asked about the extreme heat and cold we get here, they pretty much said weather was no reason to avoid Mother Nature. After all, these are folks who love the outdoors in all its multiseasonal glory. There’s probably not a fair-weather friend in the bunch.

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THE VEILED PROPHET ORGANIZATION’S COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVE ENGAGES MEMBERS, MAIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES AND COMMUNITIES. THEIR EFFORTS ARE CELEBRATED EACH YEAR AT THE VEILED PROPHET BALL. PICTURED ON THE COVER: VP QUEEN CECELIA ANN FOX AND HER FATHER, JEFFREY L. FOX. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT VEILEDPROPHET.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY COVER PHOTO BY THOMAS WARWICK

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Teaching Skin to Remember & Rebuild At Nouveau, a boutique medspa, new techniques in skin care tap into the body’s regenerative potential—with extraordinary, beautiful results.

Try Google searching “skin care” and get ready for an exercise in frustration. How does someone separate fact from fiction? Science from snake oil? By visiting Nouveau, a boutique medspa in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Talking with Nouveau founder Carol Anderson, RN, is like sitting down for a chat with a trusted friend—the kind of friend who knows everything about all the latest skin care techniques and who can’t wait to tell you all about them. She knows what works, what doesn’t, and what’s on the horizon. Even better, Anderson’s decades of experience as a nurse mean that the information she shares is grounded in science and her firm belief that beautiful skin is a reflection of a healthy body.

“Everyone on my staff believes that beauty comes from the inside out,” says Anderson. “When a new client walks through the door of our spa, the first thing we do is talk about their health, both physical and emotional. We provide personal care because we care. As we work with our clients, we develop intimate, trusting relationships with them. Our clients become friends!”

Those preliminary conversations with Anderson and her highly trained staff yield a treatment plan that balances regenerative skin treatment optimum health.

The key word is regenerative. While Nouveau offers clients a full menu of tried-and-true neuromodulators—wrinkle-reducing options such Botox®, Dysport®, and Xeomin®—as well as many brands of facial fillers, the medspa specializes in treatments that stimulate the body to remember how to rebuild youthful skin. Anderson is particularly excited about the results she is seeing with Forever Young™

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photorejuvenation—a leading-edge technique that exposes skin to broadband light (BBL).

“The use of BBL in the skin care industry was originally developed to treat redness or pigment issues. It’s FDA approved and has been used millions of times with great results,” says Anderson. “Then, a few years ago, research at Stanford University revealed the treatment can actually cause age-altered genes in the skin cells of older women to actually reactivate. It’s amazing. The body can be taught to ‘remember’ the skin of its youth and increase collagen, fibrin, and elastin. We’re just giving the body the tools it needs to repair itself. Our clients love it.”

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VP COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS MAKE ST. LOUIS A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE.

at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of the 59 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty.

In this, the 134th Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Queen Cecelia Ann Fox’s Special Maids: Miss Emily Lake Kang, Miss Eve Edwards Mauzé, Miss Colleen FitzGibbons Sliney, Miss Natalie Anne DeWitt, Miss Lindsey Marie Pollnow and Miss Dorothy McBride Ruwitch. Cecelia succeeds retiring queen Corinne Marie Condie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Parker B. Condie Jr.

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There is an old saying, “It’s in giving that we receive,” and proof can be found

wherever the Veiled Prophet Organization takes a hand in neighborhood betterment projects. Its Community Service Initiative (CSI) began in 2002 and has continually increased the number of charitable efforts it supports, reaching 38 projects and 1,000 volunteers in 2018. Activities have included building recreational areas for kids, visiting young patients in the hospital, beautifying veterans’ homes and more. And the best part is that involving many hands in the work provides benefits for all, says Troy Duncan, the organization’s community service chair.

The 59 young women who took part in the 2018 Veiled Prophet Ball and program are heavily involved in volunteering with CSI projects, and their parents and siblings are encouraged to roll up their sleeves as well. Duncan says it’s always gratifying to see their enthusiasm, especially among young people who are just becoming aware of the importance of service. “The program used to involve mainly the VP maids and their fathers, but we have expanded it to include other family members and friends,” Duncan notes. “Even kids as young as fourth-graders enjoy taking part.

It’s great to see so many young people who believe in service and are driven by a desire to help.”

VP maids also volunteer with the organization’s other community outreach efforts, including Fair St. Louis, the VP Parade and an annual fashion show, he notes.

In 2018, CSI projects included building and landscaping outdoor recreation areas for young clients of the Great Circle behavioral health nonprofit and students at The Biome School. The Great Circle project is at the organization’s Webster Groves headquarters and includes parallel bars, a pod climber, balance beam and chin-up station around the campus track. And The Biome School project includes playground equipment, green space and an outdoor classroom. The idea is to help kids engage in physical activity that benefits their minds as much as their bodies, Duncan says. Other recent projects include construction of an outdoor gathering space for developmentally disabled residents at Rainbow Village and an affordable Christmas gift shopping event at the nonprofit Mission: St. Louis.

Duncan says the Veiled Prophet Organization also is grateful for its ongoing partnership with The Royal Vagabonds, a philanthropic network of professional African-American men, some of whom are VP members. “We currently are identifying our next project with them,” he notes. “We see our most effective growth when members bring us potential charitable partners and projects that interest them personally. The idea is to maintain conversations on ways we can do more for the community.

We hold on to the relationships we have and add new ones every year.”

According to Duncan, the Veiled Prophet Organization truly enjoys being a conduit that links people with charitable efforts and gives them a stake in the success of area neighborhoods. “We provide resources and manpower these groups may not have otherwise,” he notes. “It’s about making the region a better place for everyone, and it has become a year-round effort. This is an inspiring time to be part of the VP.”

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The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Fox, Cecelia is a graduate of John Burroughs School. Her interests include field hockey, and she was a St. Louis All Metro player in the sport. Her favorite volunteer effort with the VP was working with Missouri Veterans Endeavor. She also has volunteered with the National Charity League for six years.

Her sister, Elizabeth Fox, is a former special maid.

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A graduate of MICDS, Dorothy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Ruwitch. She is studying biology and psychology and plays field hockey. She has volunteered with University City Children’s Center, Camp Riley, Missouri Veterans Endeavor, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and St. Louis Service Bureau. Dorothy is the founder of Food on Foot, an MICDS organization that provides meals to food pantries. Her mother is a former VP special maid.

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William S. Pollnow, Lindsey attended Villa Duchesne and is majoring in business. She received the Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat Award for service to Sacred Heart schools and is involved with tennis and swimming. She has volunteered with the VP Parade, Guardian Angels and St. Patrick Center.

She is related to former VP queen Margaret Schnuck and former special maids Molly Kraeger and Liesl Schnuck.

Natalie is a graduate of John Burroughs School and is majoring in chemistry. She is the daughter of Mr. William DeWitt III and Dr. Ira DeWitt. Her favorite volunteer project with the VP was working with The Magic House.

Natalie also started Prom Share StL, an organization that collects once-used prom dresses and distributes them to girls from low-income families.

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An MICDS graduate, Colleen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Dean Sliney. She received academic honors and participates in cross country and track and field.

Colleen has helped with the VP fashion show and parade, co-hosted a squash clinic for Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls, tutored through City Academy and took a service trip to Peru. She also volunteered with Relay for Life, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and homeless shelters.

Eve is an MICDS graduate and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Francis Mauzé Jr. An avid swimmer, she was Metro League Athlete of the Year and a Scholastic All-American Athlete. She has volunteered with Lake Louie, Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls, Girls Inc., Marian Middle School and Lift for Life Academy. Eve is part of a university club that provides financial education to low-income schools.

Her father is Sergeant Major of the Royal Bengal Lancers.

The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kang, Emily is a Parkway Central graduate. A member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, she is studying English. She has been part of the National English Honor Society, International Thespian Society and Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society and was a National Merit Scholarship finalist. Her volunteer efforts include Food Outreach, Ferguson Municipal Library, the VP Parade and the Trick or Treat So Kids Can Eat food drive.

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COLLEEN FITZ GIBBONS SLINEY

LINDSEY MARIE POLLNOW

EVE EDWARDS MAUZÉ

NATALIE ANNE DEWITT

EMILY LAKE KANG

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ELIZABETH GRACE FORSEN, JAMES G. KOMAN

KAITLIN MICHELLE RILEY, DAVID K. SCHLAFLY

TH RUSK WESTRICH

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EMILY CLAIRE WILSON, DANIEL T. CRIBBIN

SARA ELIZABETH HASSELL, MADISON ELIZABETH MUCKERMAN

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SARAH LOUISE AYERS, ELLE RAKERS RUFKAHR, ALEXANDRA NICOLE BEDELL

BAILEY LYNN SHORT, SYDNEY LAUREN GIACIN, ISABELLE ANN TYNES, GRACE ELISABETH GUIRL, CATHERINE GRACE WOODRUFF

MADISON GRACE TAPIA, RAYMOND J. PALMER

PEYTON FORTÉ BAUR, R.D. TODD BAUR

, MATTHIAS D. RENNER JORDANNE DOMINIQUE ROY

ALICE ROSALIND LANE PIPER, LAUREN COOMBES HANDY

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SOPHIA LANE SJOGREN, C. BAXTER SOUTHERN III

ALLISON MAUZÉ NIEMANN, LUCIEN R. FOUKE III

ERIKA NICOLE RYERSON, T. SCOTT FRANC

NINA GODWIN SWIFT, THOMAS F. GEORGE II

JANE HAMILTON RICHERT, WILLIAM J. BRENNAN JR.

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EMILY ROSE PARHAM, R. THOMAS SPARKS JR.

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MARGOT ADELE WRIGHT, BRETT R. SHELTON KIMBERLY PAIGE MILES WILLIAMS, GENEVIEVE PATRICIA MCNETT, BETTY TARLTON WILLIAMS

LAUREN ELIZABETH SULLIVAN, ELIZABETH LEIGH HEGER, ANNA GRACE KLEVORN

KATHRYN HALE ELLIOTT, GEORGE F. C. LOVE

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ALEXANDRA PAYNE MCCORMICK, SCOTT D. SAUNDERS

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LAUREN ELIZABETH GAFFNEY, FRANK O. TROTTER III

ISABEL MARGUERITE FENOGLIO, MARIE KEESHAN DONNELLY

ALEXANDRA ELISE LANDRUM-ANSTEY, MARK J. SCHNUCK

HANNAH DOWELL DOVE, DAVID F. SCHMID

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WHITNEY LAIN WI MARGARET ANNE LLIAMSON, MARY GRACE DUDE, DUDE

MARGARET DELAFIELD RIANHARD, JOSEPH L. WERNER II

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

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KAY AND MIKE RUWITCH

KYLEEN AND CHRISTOPHER CARROLL

PATRICK AND MARY CAIT VANDEWIELE

DRE BONIFACIO, DAVID STEWARD II

ANNEMARIE AND MATT SCHUMACHER XX

CHERI ALBERS, JULIE DONNELLY

LORI AND MIKE THAMAN

STEVE POZARIC, SCOTT BADER, ED MAYUGA

HUNT AND ELIZABETH NIEDRINGHAU

CHRIS AND LAUREN PRONGER, SHARON AND JOHN KANG

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RICHARD L. NIX JR., ELEANOR CLARK BR ENNAN

ALICE BEHAN CHRISTOPHER, SEAN O'DONNELL

ALICE CONDIE BEHAN, ANDREW J. CONDIE LOUIS A. CELLA, ELEANOR HAWES BRENNAN

MCKAY BAUR MILLS, TIMOTHY F. HANSER

STEPHEN F. DESLOGE, ELIZABETH BUNN HAILAND

ELIZABETH ELLIOTT NIEDRINGHAUS, STEVEN R. TSCHUDY

FRANK S. CHILDRESS, MRS. HENRY E. PAYNE

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ANDREW S. BAUR, MRS. TIMOTHY FORD HANSER

MRS. DAVID G. HIBBARD, GEORGE E. HIBBARD JR.

DAVID R. ESTES, MRS. TIMOTHY MEERS

MRS. PETER DEWITT PERKINS, EVAN T. GATCH

PETER D. PERKINS, MRS. MAT MADISON TURNER

MRS. CLARK WOLFSBERGER, EDWARD L. DOWD JR.

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. 2018 Maids of Honor ,

Sarah Louise Ayers

Peyton Forté Baur

Alexandra Nicole Bedell

Anne Carter Cohen

Natalie Anne DeWitt

Marie Keeshan Donnelly

Hannah Dowell Dove

Margaret Anne Dude

Mary Grace Dude

Allison Lillian Edmonds

Kathryn Hale Elliott

Irina Marie Fawcett

Isabel Marguerite Fenoglio

Elizabeth Grace Forsen

Cecelia Ann Fox

Lauren Elizabeth Gaffney

Sydney Lauren Giacin

Grace Elisabeth Guirl

Mr. & Mrs. Brock E. Ayers Escort: Mr. Steven B. Humphreys H.S.: Parkway West Favorite Service Project: Guardian Angels Back to School

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Turner Baur Jr. Escort: Mr. R. D. Todd Baur H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: North Side Community School

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Stewart Dove Escort: Mr. David F. Schmid H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Missouri Veterans Endeavor

Mr. & Mrs. E. Dominic Fenoglio Jr. Escort: Mr. Sean C. Hunt H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Great Circle

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Dr. & Mrs. James W. Forsen Jr. Escort: Mr. James G. Koman H.S.: John Burroughs School Favorite Service Project: Flora Conservancy Forest Park

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Mr. Brad Bedell & Ms. Courtney Bedell Escort: Mr. Donald Sallee H.S.: Notre Dame Favorite Service Project: St. Patrick Center

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M. Dude Escort: Mr. Michael T. Malloy H.S.: Villa Duchesne Favorite Service Project: Food Outreach

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Fox Escort: Mr. Steven L. Hurster H.S.: John Burroughs School Favorite Service Project: Missouri Veterans Endeavor

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. Cohen Escort: Mr. William T. Leith H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Flora Conservancy Forest Park

Mr. & Mrs. David C. Edmonds Escort: Mr. Timothy A. Boyle H.S.: Villa Duchesne Favorite Service Project: St. Patrick Center

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher R. Gaffney Escort: Mr. Frank O. Trotter III H.S.: Villa Duchesne Favorite Service Project: CSI Parade Outreach

Mr. William DeWitt III & Dr. Ira DeWitt Escort: Dr. Jeffrey T. Reed H.S.: John Burroughs School Favorite Service Project: The Magic House

Mr. & Mrs. David Elliott Escort: Mr. George F. C. Love H.S.: Dana Hall School Favorite Service Project: Ottothon 2018

Mr. & Mrs. James A. Giacin Jr. Escort: Mr. Paul L. Vogel H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: CSI Parade Outreach

Mr. & Mrs. John Darst Donnelly Escort: Mr. John P. Engman H.S.: Villa Duchesne Favorite Service Project: Marian Middle School

Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Fawcett Jr. Escort: Mr. Richard A. Overton H.S.: Villa Duchesne Favorite Service Project: St. Patrick Center

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel T. Guirl Escort: Mr. James N. Guirl II H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Great Circle

Lauren Coombes Handy

Sara Elizabeth Hassell

Elizabeth Leigh Heger

Cecelia Claiborne Hensley

Emily Lake Kang

Anna Grace Klevorn

Alexandra Elise Landrum-Anstey

Eve Edwards Mauzé

Alexandra Payne McCormick

Genevieve Patricia McNett

Grace Cairling Moore

Madison Elizabeth Muckerman

Allison Mauzé Niemann

Emily Rose Parham

Alice Rosalind Lane Piper

Lindsey Marie Pollnow

Mr. & Mrs. William S. Pollnow Escort: Mr. Charles J. McEnery Jr. H.S.: Villa Duchesne Favorite Service Project: City Garden Montessori

Margaret Delafield Rianhard

Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan M. Rianhard Escort: Mr. Joseph L. Werner II H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Children’s Hospital Outreach

Jane Hamilton Richert

Kaitlin Michelle Riley

Jordanne Dominique Roy

Elle Rakers Rufkahr

Dorothy McBride Ruwitch

Erika Nicole Ryerson

Bailey Lynn Short

Mr. & Mrs. John K. Handy Escort: Mr. Donald J. Diemer H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Food Outreach

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher L. Anstey Escort: Mr. Mark J. Schnuck H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Loaves & Fishes

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Niemann Escort: Mr. Lucien R. Fouke III H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Brightside City Hall

Mr. Jim Riley & Ms. Claudia Riley Escort: Mr. David K. Schlafly H.S.: Villa Duchesne Favorite Service Project: Loaves & Fishes

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Hassell Escort: Dr. John Mason H.S.: Upper Arlington High School Favorite Service Project: Missouri Veterans Endeavor

Mr. & Mrs. James Francis Mauzé Jr. Escort: Mr. Timothy O. George H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Girls Inc.

Dr. & Mrs. Walter Austin Parham Escort: Mr. R. Thomas Sparks Jr. H.S.: Villa Duchesne Favorite Service Project: St. Patrick Center

Mr. Allain Roy & Ms. Monica Roy Escort: Mr. Matthias D. Renner H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Missouri Veterans Endeavor

Mr. & Mrs. David J. Heger Escort: Mr. Matthew J. Reh H.S.: Visitation Academy Favorite Service Project: Guardian Angels Back to School

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. McCormick Escort: Mr. Scott D. Saunders H.S.: John Burroughs School Favorite Service Project: Beyond Housing

Mr. & Mrs. William R. Piper Escort: Mr. John L. Donnell H.S.: Whitfield School Favorite Service Project: Flora Conservancy Forest Park

Mr. & Mrs. Brett A. Rufkahr Escort: Mr. Charles F. Maggiorotto H.S.: Villa Duchesne Favorite Service Project: Beyond Housing

Mrs. George L. Hensley & the late Mr. George L. Hensley Escort: Mr. John G. Cella H.S.: Kirkwood High School Favorite Service Project: Shriners Hospital Outreach

Mr. & Mrs. G. Scott McNett Escort: Mr. John O’Hara H.S.: John Burroughs School Favorite Service Project: Beyond Housing

Mr. & Mrs. Michael C. Ruwitch Escort: Mr. John Fox Arnold H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Great Circle

Mr. & Mrs. John J. Kang Escort: Mr. Christopher R. Pronger H.S.: Parkway Central Favorite Service Project: Food Outreach

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Klevorn Escort: Mr. Michael W. Weisbrod H.S.: Cor Jesu Academy Favorite Service Project: CSI Parade Outreach

Dr. & Mrs. Charles F. Moore Escort: Mr. Forrest M. Murphy H.S.: Dexter Southfield Favorite Service Project: Rosie’s Place

Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Muckerman Escort: Mr. George E. Bardenheier Jr. H.S.: Parkway South Favorite Service Project: St. Louis Parks Department

Dr. Robert W. Ryerson & Dr. Angela Ryerson Escort: Mr. T. Scott Franc H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: CSI Parade Outreach

Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Richert Escort: Mr. William J. Brennan Jr. H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Children’s Hospital Outreach

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin L. Short Escort: Mr. Frederick R. Kostecki H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Food Outreach

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Sophia Lane Sjogren

Colleen FitzGibbons Sliney

Lauren Elizabeth Sullivan

Nina Godwin Swift

Madison Grace Tapia

Isabelle Ann Tynes

Annelise Kennedy Walker

Alexandra Faith Walsh

Annabel Whitney Warren

Devon Victoria Waskiewicz

Meredith Rusk Westrich

Betty Tarlton Williams

Kimberly Paige Miles Williams

Whitney Lain Williamson

Emily Claire Wilson

Catherine Grace Woodruff

Margot Adele Wright

Mr. & Mrs. Torbjorn B. Sjogren Escort: Mr. C. Baxter Southern III H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Hawthorn School

Mr. & Mrs. David Dean Sliney Escort: Mr. Andrew S. Hereford H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Operation Sunscreen

Mr. Wesley T. Walker & Ms. Mary Kennedy Walker Escort: Mr. Hal C. Ball H.S.: Villa Duchesne Favorite Service Project: St. Patrick Center

Mr. & Mrs. Grant Williams Escort: Mr. Arthur G. Hailand III H.S.: John Burroughs School Favorite Service Project: Beyond Housing

Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Walsh Jr. Escort: Mr. James M. Stolze H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Hawthorn School

Mr. & Mrs. Jay Williamson Escort: Mr. Jeffrey D. Giles H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Operation Sunscreen

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin & Elizabeth Sullivan Escort: Mr. Paul G. Klug H.S.: Visitation Academy Favorite Service Project: Beyond Housing

Mr. & Mrs. Peter W. Warren Escort: Mr. Meredith C. Jones III H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Children’s Hospital Outreach

Mr. & Mrs. Cody Wilson Escort: Mr. Daniel T. Cribbin H.S.: Visitation Academy Favorite Service Project: Great Circle

Mr. & Mrs. Bryan M. Swift Escort: Mr. Thomas F. George II H.S.: Villa Duchesne Favorite Service Project: Shriners Hospital Outreach

Mr. Anthony S. Waskiewicz & Ms. Christine F. Morgan Escort: Mr. Gerald Krausz H.S.: Villa Duchesne Favorite Service Project: Marian Middle School

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel R. Woodruff Escort: Mr. Douglas B. Woodruff H.S.: Kirkwood High School Favorite Service Project: Missouri Veterans Endeavor

Dr. & Mrs. Paul Tapia Escort: Mr. Raymond J. Palmer H.S.: Incarnate Word Academy Favorite Service Project: Crisis Nursery Center

Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Westrich Jr. Escort: Mr. Robert H. Crutsinger H.S.: St. Joseph’s Academy Favorite Service Project: Brightside City Hall

Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Tynes Escort: Mr. John H. Mathews H.S.: MICDS Favorite Service Project: Rainbow Village

Mr. & Mrs. Grant Williams Escort: Mr. Craig E. LaBarge H.S.: John Burroughs School Favorite Service Project: Beyond Housing

The Hon. & Mrs. Clinton R. Wright Escort: Mr. Brett R. Shelton H.S.: Villa Duchesne Favorite Service Project: Guardian Angels Back to School

Maids of Honor and their families have completed several years of projects through the VP Community Service Initiative in partnership with the following agencies: American Red Cross, Beyond Housing, Biome STEAM School, Brightside St. Louis, City Garden Montessori, First Responders Project, Forest Park Forever, Food Outreach, Flora Conservancy Forest Park, Girls Inc., Great Circle, Guardian Angel Settlement Association, Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls, Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Marian Middle School, Mercy Children’s Hospital, Mission: St. Louis, Missouri Veterans Endeavor, North Side Community School, Operation Sunscreen, Rainbow Village, Shriners Hospitals for Children, STL First Responders, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis County Parks, St. Patrick Center and YWCA Metro St. Louis.

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The Veiled Prophet organization is committed to making St. Louis a better place to live, work, and play for all. Now in its 140th year, the Veiled Prophet continues to partner with like-minded community service organizations to serve our region through: • Staffing 1,000 volunteer positions at 38 community service projects in 2018 • Providing more than 3,100 hours of service to the St. Louis community • Helping to fund and build an outdoor fitness and learning station for Great Circle • Packing and distributing more than 4,000 meals for Food Outreach • Bringing joy to children facing serious illness through visits to local children’s hospitals by the VP Parade Super Heroes • Funding school supplies and backpacks for the Beyond Housing Back to School event at Normandy High School • Delivering more than 2,000 care packages to St. Louis First Responders • Creating and sending more than 1,400 care packages to deployed troops through Operation Sunscreen • Celebrating the 38th annual Fair Saint Louis and grand reopening of the Gateway Arch National Park with three days of music, entertainment and fireworks The Veiled Prophet is honored to support the St. Louis region through its tireless service, both large and small.

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When people of all backgrounds team up for a worthy

cause, it can have a tremendous impact on those who live and work in the community. That’s something the Veiled Prophet Organization understands. Its members make a commitment to serve St. Louis and continue a tradition of making the region a better place to live. T&S talked to two VP members and their families about how they give back and work toward the organization’s mission.

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MICHAEL RUWITCH

2018 VP QUEEN CECELIA ANN FOX

Flower Power / by julia m. johnson

The Veiled Prophet

Queen’s bouquet is more than an array of stunning blooms—it’s a unique work of art representing traditions from the organization’s earliest days.

“The queen always gets orchids for the ball,” says Chuck Knoll, operations manager at Walter Knoll Florist, who creates the bouquet each year with senior designer Bob Hauck. “Her arrangement takes six hours to complete and contains about 30 orchid varieties that aren’t available at any flower shop.”

The bouquet has been made in the same basic style since the 1800s, according to Knoll. “It seems oversized by today’s standards, but not by 19th-century ideals,” he notes. “In fact, we think it may have been even larger back then. Still, it’s surprisingly lightweight.” Each year, orchid specialist Blanche Wagner supplies Knoll with blossoms from the Missouri Botanical Garden’s collection. She selects Cattleyas, Angraecums, Oncidiums, Ansellias, Dendrobiums and other varieties that work well together in colors like purple, pink, white and yellow. “We have more than 6,000 orchids at the garden,” Wagner notes. “The types we use for the VP differ each year depending on what’s in bloom at the time of the ball.”

In the florist’s studio, the delicate flowers are taped and wired onto a length of piping, then carefully shaped so the queen can carry the arrangement comfortably and place it on the floor when she bows on stage. Knoll and Hauck also design bouquets for the retiring queen and Special Maids.

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Michael Ruwitch says the VP Organization has changed significantly since he became involved more than two decades ago. “When I joined, it was primarily to meet people and be part of great events like the fair, parade and ball,” he explains. “Today, the organization has a great focus on giving back to St. Louis.” He adds that while the VP’s events are still entertaining, the meaning behind them is even more impactful. “It’s what they represent that is important,” he says. “The ball is a wonderful night, but it’s really a celebration of what the young ladies and their families have done collaboratively for the community.”

Working as a family to help others is something his daughter Dorothy also enjoys, and she says the VP provides great opportunities for that. “My parents taught me the value of helping others when I was young,” notes Dorothy, a 2018 Special Maid. “VP events build on what we’ve always done together but with a bigger community impact.” Along with VP projects and volunteering with her mother, Kay, at St. Patrick Center, Dorothy started a program at MICDS that makes meals for local soup kitchens. “My wife and I want to ingrain certain traits in our children so they strive to be better people,” Ruwitch says. “As a family, you want to do things together, but it’s also important to teach great values and build up the community.”

The Ruwitch family has been involved with Community Service Initiative (CSI) projects for 10 years. Ruwitch says his wife feels they are important, too. “If I have DOROTHY RUWITCH AND MICHAEL RUWITCH an engagement and Dorothy is at school, Kay will go by herself or with a friend,” he notes. “It’s more than just the members and maids who help.” The family has been involved with volunteer efforts for organizations like Great Circle, Mission: St. Louis and Missouri Veterans Endeavor. The latter was especially meaningful for Dorothy. She helped garden in the community, which provides housing for veterans and their families. “Children were running around outside, and some came over and wanted to help,” she recalls. “The families were very thankful. All we did was plant flowers, but it meant a lot to them, and that made it mean more to us. Every year the CSI continues to expand, and it’s so inspiring to be part of the effort and watch the initiative grow.”

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James Mauzé Jr. has been involved with the VP for more than 25 years, and his father became part of the organization in the 1970s. His family started participating in CSI projects together in 2010, and daughters Margaret, Louisa and Eve all have walked in the VP Ball. “It has been a great tradition in our family for many years,” Mauzé says. “Plus, the organization is evolving to become even more focused on giving back to the community and making St. Louis better for everyone.”

As the eldest daughter, Margaret says she enjoys getting to see her younger sisters follow in her footsteps. “It’s fun to watch them and their friends participate in service projects and go to the ball,” she explains. “It allows me to continue to be a part of the St. Louis community even though I’m currently living in Colorado.” And while the ball is certainly a highlight, Louisa notes that it’s much more than just a big party. “It’s connected to community service, so there’s meaning behind it,” she says. “It’s unique to St. Louis and celebrates being a member of the community and getting involved to help others.”

Eve, a 2018 Special Maid, says she enjoys taking part in the family tradition as well. “It’s cool to do something my grandfather did,” she says, adding that her father and mother, Elizabeth, got her involved with CSI projects when Margaret started her volunteer efforts for the VP. “I love that we have been doing it for so long. I get to go back and see how things have improved.”

Projects the family has been involved with include planting and gardening around Lake Louie with Brightside St. Louis, preparing and packing meals for Food Outreach, assembling and sending care packages for the military with Operation Sunscreen, and helping with educational programs at Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls, Great Circle and Girls Inc. “Last year, the VP had more than 800 volunteers working on more than 35 service projects and donating thousands of hours of community service to make St. Louis better,” Mauzé says.

“It is rewarding to be part of it, and it’s so fun to spend a day with my family improving the lives of people who may not be as fortunate.”

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GIVING BACK

/ Meet the Maids by stephanie wallace

Sometimes the glamour of the gowns and ceremony

can overshadow the important and beneficial work that the Veiled Prophet Ball celebrates.

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

Allison Edmonds / A graduate of Villa Duchesne, Allison is majoring in advertising with a minor in international relations. She is the last granddaughter of Stan Musial to walk in the VP Ball and is proud to uphold a family tradition. “My sister and mom both walked, and my grandmother was a lady of honor,” she says. “The VP has been a part of my family for a long time.”

Adding to the evening’s strong familial connection, Allison was escorted by Timothy Boyle, a family friend who also walked with her sister. “It is exciting to have my family and friends together to celebrate,” she says of the ball.

But for Allison, the VP is more than just one night of celebration. “The organization does so much to help St. Louis, and that’s what is really important,” she notes.

The volunteer initiatives she has been involved with include Dream House and Hospice, the Head Start Program and the Green Center. Her favorite activity was dressing up to visit young patients at Shriners Hospital. Each year, she also works with her dad on the VP Parade, helping prepare floats and walking as a puppeteer. “The VP has always been a part of my life,” she says.

Margaret & Mary Dude / For Margaret and Mary, the VP is about giving back and spending time with family. “My favorite part is being with my dad and sister over the summer,” Mary says. “It’s a fun time to work together and help the community.” Margaret adds that she has loved volunteering since middle school, but the VP provides opportunities that are even more special. The sisters’ charitable efforts have included working with Crisis Nursery Saint Louis, Food Outreach, St. Louis Area Food Bank and Woman’s Exchange. They both especially enjoyed helping with Guardian Angels backpack distribution and assisting young students in picking out school bags and supplies.

“It was fun to see the kids’ reactions and how excited they were to start the school year,” Margaret notes.

The twins both graduated from Villa Duchesne. Margaret is majoring in marketing and retail management with a minor in public communications, and Mary is studying nursing. Both were junior maids in the past and were very excited for the evening of the ball.

“It was a great opportunity to reconnect with family and friends I hadn’t seen for a long time,” Mary says. Margaret agrees that the night was a wonderful experience to share with others and adds that “the dress was pretty fun to wear, too!”

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Sarah Ayers / Working in a local soup kitchen is one of Sarah’s favorite memories of volunteering with the VP. “We handed out cookies and had great conversations with people,” she recalls. “It was such a happy environment even though they were facing tough times.” She also has helped students pick out school supplies with Guardian Angels, which was especially memorable because it was a bonding experience with her father. “My dad could relate to the students who needed support because he grew up not having much and had to work hard,” she notes. “I got to talk with him about his life, and it brought us closer together.”

Sarah, a Parkway West graduate, is pre-law and studying political science and history. She is grateful for all the experiences the VP has allowed her to have. “I was able to get out into the community and help in a variety of ways,” she explains. As part of her involvement with the organization, she also has managed social media and taken pictures for the VP Parade. “It’s amazing to see people come together through hard work and creativity,” she says. “One of my favorite things is making St. Louis a happy place to live.”

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TOP FIVE GARDENING RESOLUTIONS 〉〉 Many people make New Year’s resolutions, mostly related to saving money, losing weight or starting a new hobby. But I’m not going to talk about my exercise goals, my plans to read more or my vow to use candles more often in everyday life (why save their magical light for special occasions?). I’m going to talk about the important stuff—what I’m striving for in my garden in the coming year. Maybe you’ll be able to relate to a few of these ideas.

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1. Love my soil.

A rich and successful garden begins and ends with healthy soil. I’m fortunate to live on a farm with an abundance of chicken manure (which only a true gardener can appreciate). I make good use of that ready source of organic material to enrich my soil.

In 2019, I vow to remain vigilant in the care and upkeep of my garden’s most valuable resource.

2. Step out of my plant comfort zone.

I love petunias. If you live in the South, I think it’s almost a requirement that you have a soft spot for this sweet, colorful annual. One reason I love petunias is that they’re reliable performers, so I know I can put them in certain planters without a lot of thought. But is that lazy gardening?

What if I stepped outside my comfort zone and tried some new combinations this year? Bacopa, Abutilon, Nicotiana and many other annuals are just as delightful.

I vow to try some new plants in spots where I tend to rely on my old standby favorites.

3. Add more whimsy in the garden.

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I’ve always been a fan of whimsy; it’s one of my 12 principles of garden design. But it’s an easy one to let slide because it’s usually not associated with practicality. On a day-to-day basis, I’m faced with things like spigots that don’t work, the necessity of moving farm equipment and other never-ending chores, so I have to work hard to make time for whimsy. It’s like exercise—you know it’s good for you, but unless you make it a priority, there are many other activities that get in the way.

I vow to re-evaluate my garden art, pathways, container plantings and overall garden experience and look for ways to incorporate more whimsical elements.

4. Share the wealth.

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Starting when I was just a kid, I’ve been very fortunate to have gardening mentors, relatives and even neighbors share their knowledge and expertise with me. I really believe that gardeners are some of the best and most generous people in the world. I think of times when someone has been gracious enough to share a start off a prized plant or grab a shovel and say, “Here, let me dig you up a piece.” I’ve never met a gardener who doesn’t love a free plant, and we usually reciprocate with green gifts of our own.

In 2019, I vow to look for ways that I can pay the gift of gardening forward to others, including those who have been so generous with me.

5. Enjoy the garden.

This New Year’s resolution might seem like an odd one at first. Of course we garden for the enjoyment of it, right?

But when I’m out in my garden, I’m not always in tune to blooming roses, bees on the zinnias or flowers spilling out of front-porch planters. Instead, I’m noticing the barn that needs to be painted, the shovels left out in the rain and the weeding that needs to be done. Why is it so easy to see the flaws and so difficult to just step back and enjoy?

I vow to stop, take a breath and enjoy the beauty of the plants, animals and farm around me.

What would you like to change in your gardening life this year? I hope the coming months bring you and your loved ones more peace, joy … and candles.

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WHEN THE OPPORTUNITY PRESENTED ITSELF to work with a repeat client, we couldn’t have been more excited. We were first introduced to this lovely family two years prior when we helped with a remodel and addition to a home they had purchased. We left two areas unfinished at the time, the front room and the basement, because they wanted to live in the home for a while before deciding how to use the spaces. We were so happy when they called saying that they wanted to create a family room and guest suite in the basement and a library in the front room!

When you enter the home, the front room is immediately to the left. We knew it would be important to make the entryway flow nicely into the new library while keeping the history of the home in focus. Our main goal was to make the library warm and inviting but also familyfriendly and usable.

The house was built in the early 20th century and had original plaster walls. For the library remodel, we wanted to create an intimate space that would draw guests in, especially since it is one of the first rooms people see when entering. Once we had our built-ins designed and added to three walls, we chose one of our favorite paint colors, Gentleman’s Gray, a deep gray-blue by Benjamin Moore. We painted the walls and all the trim detail to really make a statement.

Since we were going dark on the walls, we knew the lighting for this space would need to prevent it from feeling too heavy, especially in the evenings without natural light from the three windows. Above the bookcases, we added three brass sconces that look luxurious against the blue walls, plus a floor lamp as a task light.

The clients had expressed interest in a green velvet couch, and lucky for them, we had the perfect one. The placement of the couch beneath our striking Strewed Blues artwork provided a great focal point for the library. To round out the look, we added one of our favorite coffee tables to the mix. Its edgy brass base ties in perfectly with the wall sconces. We love the details of this table, and it is the perfect place for the family to enjoy games, puzzles and other activities. And our Nyla Slate rug ties the room colors together while providing a foundation that is light and bright.

Another improvement to the room is added storage cabinets that double as window seats. They give the family a practical place to store belongings and also serve as reading nooks for the kids.

We loved everything about this home remodel! It was our pleasure to work on it, and we are excited that our clients finally have their dream home complete.

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T&S HOME

SOLD! 63005 〉〉 17455 Highland Way | $575,000 Pr/SqFt: $173.09 Strait Realty | Agent: Christina Strait 407 Oak Stand Path | $669,000 Pr/SqFt: $160.35 Re/Max Results Real Estate Agent: Mary Krummenacher

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14710 Westerly Place | $669,000 Pr/SqFt: $220.36 RedKey Realty Leaders | Agent: Steven Engel 1123 Cabinview Court | $685,000 Pr/SqFt: $158.02 Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield Agent: Tracy Ellis

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6460 San Bonita Ave. | $691,500 Pr/SqFt: $288.61 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Kristin Dielmann 807 S. Central Ave. | $714,900 Pr/SqFt: $272.03 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agents: Allie Rossini and Alison Schneider 7618 Westmoreland Ave. | $1,310,000 Pr/SqFt: $306.50 Laura McCarthy Real Estate | Agent: Lisa Nelson

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5261 Westminster Place | $655,000 Pr/SqFt: $162.01 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate | Agent: Patrick Moore 4346 Westminster Place | $885,000 Pr/SqFt: $139.81 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agents: Amy and Paul Mittelstadt

63119 〉〉 315 S. Maple Ave. | $720,000 | Pr/SqFt: $167.71 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agent: Kim Hove 265 Blackmer Place | $1,060,000 Pr/SqFt: $275.11 Jon Mendelson Realtors | Agent: Kitsy Sheahan

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919 Moreland Ave. | $480,000 Pr/SqFt: $221.50 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties | Agent: Diane Denny 1659 Forest View Drive | $525,000 Pr/SqFt: $236.06 Laura McCarthy Real Estate | Agent: Jill Azar 405 N. Woodlawn Ave. | $540,000 Pr/SqFt: $167.39 Circa Properties | Agent: Sandy Jacobson

327 E. Argonne Drive | $668,000 Pr/SqFt: $208.10 RedKey Realty Leaders | Agent: Teri Nicely 122 E. Maple Ave. | $719,868 | Pr/SqFt: N/A Murphy Realty Group | Agent: Daniel Murphy 233 Peeke Ave. | $1,183,453 | Pr/SqFt: $381.76 Mary Lewis Realty | Agent: Mary Lewis

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40 Godwin Lane | $685,000 | Pr/SqFt: $176.82 The Agency Real Estate | Agent: Brian Tash 565 Barnes Road | $2,725,000 Pr/SqFt: $482.39 Janet McAfee Real Estate | Agent: Julie Lane

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P. Allen Smith & Associates is a full-service landscape design firm that offers design, installation, and maintenance services. Blurring the lines between indoors and outside has always been a driving force in P. Allen Smith’s design work.

Our process considers the client’s needs along with cultural and regional influences paired with horticultural awareness when designing a unique garden space.

500 North and South Road, No. 302 | $512,000 Pr/SqFt: $214.05 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Alyssa Suntrup 7356 Kingsbury Blvd. | $530,000 Pr/SqFt: $194.71 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis Agent: Sabrina Robb 6224 Washington Ave. | $552,130 Pr/SqFt: $208.90 Century 21 Advantage Real Estate Agent: Linda Frierdich 6315 Washington Ave. | $552,500 Pr/SqFt: $222.24 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis Agent: Laura Pierson

For more information call 501.376.1737, or visit www.pallensmithandassociates.com

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7329 Teasdale Ave. | $685,000 Pr/SqFt: $194.60 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agent: Susan Murray

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512 High Meadow Road | $505,000 Pr/SqFt: $242.09 Janet McAfee Real Estate | Agent: Jody Johnson 1173 Lockett Road | $740,000 | Pr/SqFt: $193.06 John Jackson Neighborhood Real Estate Co. Agent: John Jackson 16 Terrace Gardens | $1,015,000 Pr/SqFt: $216.37 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Megan Rowe 1753 Folkstone Drive | $1,350,000 Pr/SqFt: $332.92 Johnson Realty Agent: Cheryl Johnson

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23 Broadview Farm Road | $700,000 Pr/SqFt: $182.72 Re/Max Suburban Real Estate Agent: Christi Miceli 12365 Mulberry Tree Court | $780,000 Pr/SqFt: $159.71 Gladys Manion Real Estate | Agent: Ann Wroth

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