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Supporters gathered at the Deer Creek Club to hear from two Kenyan students who talked about how IPI has benefited them.

The organization moves children from vulnerable communities in the African nation to more stable areas.

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The Midas Hospitality Family Foundation recently donated more than $16,000 to TinySuperheroes, which helps children overcome illness and disability. The money was raised during the foundation’s trivia night and through paper cape sales at 35 Midas hotels.

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Associate editor Julie Johnson took part in this tour of interesting homes in DeSoto, Mo. It featured treasures like this 1840s stone house, originally intended as a hotel for stagecoach travelers.

The organization kicked off its Fathers Forever capital campaign to renovate a new headquarters building in downtown St. Louis. The nonprofit, which helps fathers take better care of their families, expects to be able to serve 1,000 more clients a year.

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THE FACES BEHIND THE SCENE

FROM THE associate EDITOR

Christmas is almost here. But no matter which holidays you observe, St. Louis offers lots of great opportunities to reconnect with family and friends in the spirit of the season.

You can drive together through clouds of twinkling lights, slide down Art Hill (if there’s snow!), take in a winter Symphony performance or visit Kali the polar bear in his element at the zoo. With each fun experience, you’ll come to appreciate our vibrant, family-friendly city even more.

This is always a great time of year to think local. Here at Town&Style, we relish the area’s many interesting retailers, restaurants and other businesses. They make up the backbone of the St. Louis economy, and they are ready to help you find whatever you’re seeking this holiday season. (That’s especially good to know if you’re not quite finished with your shopping!

Don’t forget to check out our Last-Minute Gifts section in this issue. ) As we always say, Town&Style knows local because we’re local, too.

Join us in thanking area businesses and organizations for yet another year of friendly attention to detail, warm customer service, innovative products, fabulous foods ... and their vivid enthusiasm for commerce in the region. The best way to express your appreciation is to ask for their help, and we’re always proud to connect you with them. They make St. Louis stand out.

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by julia m. johnson THREE MAIN ATTRACTIONS DRAW GUESTS to World Pediatric Project’s fundraising gala

each year: A selection of the finest wines, amazing vacation packages at auction—and the satisfaction of knowing their participation helps save children’s lives.

The nonprofit’s 2019 Treasures in Paradise gala takes place Jan. 25 at Old Warson Country Club, and it promises to be a memorable evening, according to executive director Linda Wulf. “We tailor the event around a Caribbean theme, and attendees know they’ll get fabulous wines to enjoy and luxurious vacation packages to bid on,” she says. “The vacation properties belong to influential donors in the Caribbean who offer their homes for experiences you’d never be able to get elsewhere.

The gala tends to sell out every year because people know how wonderful it is.”

Like its main fundraiser, the nonprofit itself is something pretty special. World Pediatric Project funds the work of U.S. surgeons and nurses who travel to 13 Caribbean and Central American nations to treat kids who otherwise would have no access to care. “We send out 55 medical teams each year from St. Louis and other cities, and they dive deep into areas like Honduras, Guatemala and the eastern Caribbean,” Wulf says. “They perform critical surgeries to help kids heal from conditions like scoliosis, craniofacial deformities and heart problems.”

The volunteer teams commit to a week in one country, and they return yearly to check on past patients and see new ones. “We pay for the teams’ travel, medical supplies, food and lodging, and they generously provide their medical expertise,” Wulf says. “Last year alone, we served 3,100 children and supported $31 million worth of programs and surgical care, $25 million of which was in-kind. For every dollar donated, we are able to provide $5 of medical help. That’s pretty amazing.”

WPP also pays to bring about 120 children a year to the U.S. for more complex surgeries. A family member travels with each patient and can stay at a Ronald McDonald House or other facility while the child receives treatment. Wulf says four local medical centers—St. Louis Children’s Hospital, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, Shriners Hospital and Mercy—regularly partner with the nonprofit. WPP employs 12 dedicated staff members in St. Louis and a total of 47 around the world.

Nonmedical volunteers are a critical resource as well, according to Wulf. “We have about 400 and are always looking for more, as we can only survive with their love and help,” she notes. “We offer lots of ways to give your time and are flexible about hours and commitment. We also are developing a wonderful group of young professionals as leaders, donors and board members. If you have a passion for helping children, we are the organization for you.”

Wulf says WPP is looking toward the future with a great deal of optimism. “We hope to double the number of children we help by 2023,” she notes. “Kids in the countries we serve are dying of conditions considered easily treatable here. We only can do this miraculous work with the help of our medical teams, partner facilities, board members, volunteers and supporters. It takes a total village to make it happen.” &

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TALK OF THE TOWNS by bill beggs jr.

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I ain’t afraid of no ghosts. Are you? If spirits haunt the Lemp Mansion, they probably socialize with the spooks hanging out in the building at 2256 S. Grand where it intersects with Shenandoah. The classic Victorian with a turret was in a shambles and looked to be headed for the wrecking ball. Dating to 1878, it was modified in 1895 by the Griesedieck Bros. brewery. (Ghosts are common at breweries. Who’s going to tell you there aren’t any in the vast complex of caves beneath the city, where Lemps, Griesediecks and maybe even an Anheuser or Busch kept their brews cool? After all, ghosts are spirits, too, you know … even though a Griesedieck is alleged to have called beer a ‘drink of moderation.’) The corner was an eating and drinking spot for more than a century, and Pelican’s Bar and Grill was the last to occupy the building in the 20th century. Rumor Control, a subsidiary of Urban Legend Central, has it that notorious members of the StL underworld were frequent patrons. Then in 1987, it became, yawn, an office building. (Its eye-catching, flashing neon pelican sign is long gone. One hopes it’s in good hands, like those of the Missouri History Museum.)

The building, a city landmark since 1976, today looks like a puny anachronism in the shadow of Grand Flats, a sprawling, modern apartment complex going up just north of it. And, one would venture, it has descended even lower in the ranks of the ordinary even though it has been rescued from crumbling into ignominy: It’s currently a Domino’s pizza joint.

We hope there are grand plans for the remainder of the lower floor and the second and third—what was that, eerily peering from the turret? Not too many ghosts are friendly, truth be told. Most are known for their deep resentment, which lasts forever. Plus, they’re kind of crabby, and they tend to moan. But who ya gonna call?

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developers to help finance a project via tax increases from development over a specified period. OK, then.

While U. City dawdles, owners of businesses and/or homes must wait at least a month for clarity.

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One symptom of e-commerce is big retailers like Lowe’s et al. pulling back their horns. You don’t have to fight over a mall parking space when you can just stay home and buy the same items, in exactly the size you need, with the click of a mouse. (And kids don’t need to hang out as much when they can just stare down at their smartphones—anywhere, anytime, for as long as they want. But you don’t have to drive them anyplace, so there is that.) Nowadays, you don’t even have to go to the supermarket or PetSmart to buy that 33-lb. pound of dog food, lug it to the car and wrestle it back out at home; you can get it as soon as tomorrow from Chewy.com (an ‘independent’ PetSmart subsidiary). That’s all progress, right? But it’s different when small businesses close their doors.

That’s just like losing a neighbor. And we’re losing one in Ladue before the end of the year. POPtions! has been in The Village at Schneithorst’s since 2007.

That’s 11 years to sell a relatively inexpensive item in a high-ticket market, so go figure. The store and website both will cease to exist as of Dec. 28. But don’t cry.

Even though you won’t get the range of flavors and sizes, you still can drop in for a bag of fresh popcorn at Schnarr’s Hardware, 9800 Clayton Road. For free.

Whatever eventually happens in the ‘forgotten ward’ of U. City, the northwestern wedge of the municipality at Olive and I-170, somebody stands to make a mountain of money. But a decision regarding a proposed multimillion-dollar development in Ward 3, which some observers expected the city council to make at its November meeting, has been tabled until next year. There’s been plenty of disagreement about whether to allow it to include (apparently) a Costco membership warehouse in an area that for years has perplexed developers and residents alike.

While the city hasn’t passed the buck, procrastination must feel better. It always does, at least for a while. U. City’s tax commission has approved a TIF for the area, which would displace some homeowners and interrupt business for the predominantly Asian restaurants in the metro’s de facto Chinatown.

Some have criticized this as a land grab that’s insensitive to race, also given that affected neighborhoods are predominantly black.

The $190 million-and-change project—a big-box anchor, office space, apartments, maybe a hotel— stands to receive a 20-year, $70 million adjustment. Tax increment financing is like a business paying it forward—to itself. TIFs freeze property assessments, allowing

The 10 winning MetroScapes artists, ranging from a fourth-grader to a retiree, have one thing in common: They hope thousands of transit riders will be moved by what they see. Their artworks have been blown up and reproduced on vinyl, and are being installed incrementally at 200 bus shelters throughout the metro, to remain until the next year’s batch is judged. A program of Metro Arts in Transit, MetroScapes is now in its fourth year. Cakes was created by Eliyah Grimes-Jackson, a fourth-grader who’s been drawing since she was a toddler. Theresa Hopkins, her teacher at Jefferson Elementary School in north St. Louis, submitted Cakes for this year’s contest along with 11 other student images and one of her own. She’s thrilled that Maya Angelou, a portrait of the American poet, singer and civil rights activist by fifth-grader Tyler Carlis, also was selected. Other winners include Organized Chaos, a dynamic image that started with a spontaneous swirl, by Jessica “Jesi” Fox of Ballwin. Erik Thompson of Wildwood was chosen for Letter Bending 1, part of his series exploring the art of text, which channels Thompson’s interest in literacy and penmanship in our digital age. Artworks will be rotated depending on when advertising posters have been scheduled for particular shelters.

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When we visited Diana Smith’s home kitchen in the Tower Grove East neighborhood of south St. Louis, she’d already prepared fresh, fragrant blondies. OMG. This dessert definitely is not for anyone who’s counting calories or concerned about gluten. It’s for those lost souls who don’t care for chocolate. Such unfortunates do exist, but it just leaves more for the rest of us chocoholics, and we suspect Smith makes one hell of a brownie. Anyway, it was just another day at the oven for Smith, ‘Chef in Your Kitchen,’ who’s prepared meals for clients from Wildwood to Waterloo, Illinois, with Clayton in between. She started out as a dietitian with MoBap. When her husband, Mitch, landed a gig in the U.K. with Lloyd’s of London, she was just 25.

After visiting all the museums and castles she could, she started classes at Le Cordon Bleu, the legendary culinary institution. They may not have been as

condescending to an American in London as in Paris, but “they were snooty,” Smith recalls. “They thought all I knew was McDonald’s and Betty Crocker.”

Instead, she was a fan of Julia Child. “The path I took in London was the one she took in Paris,” Smith says.

Language may have been a barrier in France, but gender was the biggest obstacle she encountered. The 1970s weren’t so ‘woke,’ but she rose to the challenge, working in a unit with one student chef handling salad, another the appetizer, a third the entrée and a fourth dessert. Back on this side of the pond, her

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

PATTY by patty hannum

by julia m. johnson

A tip of the hat is due to Washington ▶ University physician and tuberculosis researcher DR. JENNIFER PHILIPS (pictured at right), RECENTLY NAMED CO-DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES at the university’s School of Medicine. She heads the department with Dr. William Powderly and is known for her study of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes the disease.

PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT I thought long

and hard about whether to share this with you. There are some things I like to keep to myself, mostly out of embarrassment and a little shame. But I do think the only way I can get better is to admit that I have a problem. I also am afraid that once Christmas is over, I will be forced to go cold turkey, and I’m not sure I can do it, so I need your support. You see, I am addicted to the Hallmark Channel, which plays those sappy, trite, formulaic Christmas movies all day. Let me explain how I got into this mess.

I suffer from chronic migraines and sometimes have ones that last 12 days. I get great help from Dr. Cheryl Faber and Dr. Jennifer Delaney, who have been working with me on ways to make these bad boys less intense. Fortunately, there are some promising new drugs recently approved by the FDA that might work for me. I have tried acupuncture, cranial massage, cryotherapy, reflexology, every medication known to mankind, hypnosis, food diaries, ice masks, lavender-scented everything, CBD oil ... you get my drift. Anyhow, when my head feels like it’s in a vise, my only comfort has been lying in the fetal position with the TV tuned to MSNBC or some murder mystery. Now, however, those TV selections no longer soothe the pain. In their place, the Hallmark Channel has been providing me comfort like no medicine on earth.

Each movie takes place in a small, charming town, and there’s a beautiful young woman who has come home to save her family’s bookstore/farm/ grocery store. The town always holds an amazing Christmas festival. A handsome young man from a big city—usually New York—arrives to buy out the family business or tear down a beloved home and replace it with condos. He meets the young woman, they disagree about everything, and somehow in four days—all before the Christmas festival—they fall in love. He proposes and decides to move to the small town, forgetting all about the corporate world. Now, he is going to be a farmer.

None of these movies is based in reality. All of them feature the most gloriously perfect holiday decorations you have ever seen. Oh, and the young woman always has beautifully blown out hair without ever visiting a salon.

Here’s the problem. I also have been watching these movies when I am NOT drugged, and I enjoy them. I mean, I really enjoy them. My husband walks in the room, looks at the TV, turns around and walks out. I know he is disappointed in me, but I just can’t stop. Unfortunately, I soon will be forced to, because Hallmark won’t show the movies once the holidays are over. So please, don’t fall into the same trap. Stick with It’s a Wonderful Life.

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▲ St. Louis seems to be a healthy place to put down roots if you’re a hospital executive. A Business Journals analysis of national pay rates ranked four local names—all from ASCENSION HEALTH—AMONG THE HIGHEST-PAID HEALTH SYSTEM EXECS IN THE LAST YEAR OR SO. Chief executive Tony Tersigni ranked third, earning nearly $14 million; former executive vice president Robert Henkel made $8.3 million; CFO Anthony Speranzo earned $5.2 million; and former COO and health-care operations president Patricia Maryland came in at $4.4 million. (She took over Henkel’s position on his retirement.)

◀ Local accounting and consulting firm ABELES AND HOFFMAN PC recently honored managing partner Eli Abeles with a posthumous DAVID N. AND ROSELIN GROSBERG YOUNG LEADERSHIP AWARD for his contributions to the profession and community. Abeles passed away in September after battling kidney cancer. Those wishing to contribute to the Eli Abeles Fund for Camp Sabra, a Jewish youth camp he supported, can visit the JCC website at jccstl.com.

k c e h c it ▲ Congratulations to Mizzou faculty member and author Keona Ervin, whose volume, Gateway to Equality: Black Women and the Struggle for Economic Justice in St. Louis, won the 2018 Missouri History Book Award. The work examines black women’s socioeconomic activism in the first part of the 20th century. The award is given annually by the State History Society of Missouri.

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〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 Head over to the Kwanzaa Celebration in The Loop Dec. 29 for a vibrant evening of live music, dance, art exhibits and more. The event is free and open to all.

Railroad and plant buffs unite at the annual Gardenland Express

Holiday Flower and Train Show, on display at the Missouri

Botanical Garden through Jan. 1.

G-scale trains from different eras puff their way through a miniature holiday landscape.

Learn to give a hoot about local raptor species at the Owl Prowl, held at Rockwoods Reservation in Wildwood Jan. 11. The evening educational event is free, but registration is required.

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Collaborative Divorce: A Positive Alternative

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he end of a marriage is an unfortunate parting of ways, but it still can be accomplished in a spirit of cooperation.

A relatively new method known as collaborative divorce helps couples keep the process civil and reach an out-of-court settlement, says Kirk Stange, founding partner at the Clayton-based Stange Law Firm. He and four of his colleagues are trained as collaborative attorneys, helping families to move past broken marriages while preserving ties between parents and children.

Collaborative divorce is based on a model similar to mediation, according to Stange.

It’s not just a buzzword; it’s a proven method that simplifies proceedings and holds great promise for the future of family law, he notes.

To raise awareness of the process, Stange and his colleagues helped establish the Missouri Collaborative Institute, a network of practitioners.

To become a collaborative attorney, a lawyer takes mediation training and interdisciplinary training approved by the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

The process of collaborative divorce is pretty straightforward, according to Stange. “Each side retains a collaborative attorney, and other professionals such as a divorce coach and a financial neutral may be involved as well,” he explains.

“The coach helps facilitate positive communication in meetings, and the financial neutral helps the parties negotiate the division of assets.” If there are minor children, a custody advisor also can be brought in, especially in the case of a child with special needs.

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Stange says collaborative divorce can be a great option for high-net-worth couples with significant assets to divide. “They may need an appraisal of a home or business, or there may be special tax considerations,” he says.

“A regular divorce is often like a war of competing experts. But in a collaborative divorce, the parties use the same financial neutral, so the process stays impartial.”

Once all the details have been worked out, there is a 30-day waiting period, then the paperwork is submitted for a judge’s signature.

Usually, the couple can avoid the hassle and stigma of appearing in court, Stange says.

(In rare cases where a collaborative

…collaborative divorce can help take the sting out of the process…

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settlement can’t be reached, the parties retain new representation and the case does go to court.)

Compromise is never easy, especially where deep emotions are involved, but collaborative divorce can help take the sting out of the process, Stange says.

He and his colleagues want to help St. Louisans understand how this proactive method can help family members heal. “Research shows that when couples settle amicably out of court, they tend not to end up there later over other matters,” he says.

“Some people believe that lawyers like prolonged litigation, but good attorneys don’t operate that way.

They want to see their clients taken care of in a way that’s efficient, sensitive and fair.”

For more information about collaborative divorce, call the Stange Law Firm at 855.805.0595 or visit missouricollaborativeinstitute.com. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements.

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SPORTS WRAP-UP by bill hester

UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD, a once-in-a-generation tennis team and a school that won three

state championships highlighted an unbelievable fall sports season for schools in the TOWN&style coverage area.

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For the first time in state history, four St. Louis area schools won state championships this year, and three of them were from the West County area. CBC started things off with a title in Class 6 (the largest schools in Missouri). It was the third in the last five years for the Cadets, who also won state titles in 2014 and 2017.

CBC finished the season with a record of 12-1. Its only loss came against an outof-state team, St. John’s College, 59-49. The Cadets were an offensive juggernaut, scoring at least 45 points in every game. They outscored their opponents 733-258.

The Cadets cruised through the postseason with wins over St. Louis University High (63-0), Hazelwood West (69-8), De Smet (63-28) Joplin (56-21) and Rockhurst (45-21).

CBC totally dominated in the championship game against Rockhurst, outgaining the Hawks 594-158. Brett Gabbert threw for over 300 yards and four touchdowns, and Julian Williams had nine receptions for 160 yards and a pair of scores.

VIANNEY , which plays in the same Metro Catholic Conference as CBC, won its second state title in three years, capturing the Class 5 title. The Griffins advanced to the title game with postseason wins over Parkway West (56-14), Chaminade (5514), Jackson (69-28), and Carthage (36-21).

Vianney dominated Fort Osage statistically in the championship game but trailed 14-0 at halftime.

Kyren Williams, a Notre Dame recruit, took things over in the second half and willed the Griffins to victory. He rushed for 289 yards on 26 carries and had five receptions for 65 yards. He recorded the play of the game in the third quarter, when he rushed for a 79-yard touchdown in the waning seconds to bring the Griffins to within a point VIANNEY at 14-13. Williams had a spectacular senior season as he rushed for 2,035 yards on 179 carries (an amazing 11.4 yards per rush). He also had 55 receptions for 725 yards and scored 40 touchdowns.

Vianney finished the season with a 12-3 record. Two of its losses came to Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Elder, Ohio. Its only loss to a local team came against Class 6 champion CBC, 70-28.

The Class 4 championship game may have been the overall highlight of the season for area football. Sixty-four teams play in Class 4, and the championship came down to a pair of schools just a mile apart on Warson Road.

LADUE capped off an undefeated season with a 48-11 victory over MICDS. The title for the Rams (Ladue Rams, that is, as MICDS has the same mascot) was their first in school history. They were knocking on the door the last two seasons, losing to Kearney in the semifinals in 2016 and to Webb City in the championship game last year, 14-0.

Ladue outscored its opponents 581-122 in winning its 15 games this season. The biggest test came against perennial power Webb City in the semifinals. Ladue traveled to far Southwest Missouri and defeated the Cardinals 17-13. The other postseason wins came against Westminster (49-0), St. Mary’s (42-7), Summit (38-15) and West Plains (26-0).

TRINITY gave the St. Louis area its fourth state championship. And like Class 4, it was an all-St. Louis final as Trinity defeated Cardinal Ritter, 45-19, in Class 3. There are very few St. Louis-area teams that play in the state’s smallest classes, Class 1 and Class 2.

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GIRLS TENNIS 〉〉

Visitation athletic director Paul Stoecklin called the JOHN BURROUGHS tennis team a ‘once in a generation’ squad.

The Bombers had four returning state champions in their lineup—Sami Remis and Gaby Thornton in singles, and Lily Walther and Ainsley Heidbreder in doubles.

And a freshman, Emily Kantrovitz, actually won challenge matches against them all and played the No. 1 singles spot in the lineup throughout the season.

John Burroughs finished the season with a perfect 17-0 record. The Bombers were so dominant that they lost just six courts the entire season, and none in the postseason when they defeated Rosati-Kain (5-0), Kennett (5-0), Pembroke Hill (5-0) and Visitation (5-0). The closest match of the season came in the Great Eight Tournament to begin the season, when they defeated Pembroke Hill 7-2.

The Bombers followed up their team title by winning the individual doubles title with Remis, who won the singles crown last year, and Thornton, who defeated Remis in the 2016 state singles champion. Kantrovitz finished second in Class 1 singles.

The championship match was an all-area affair as VISITATION made the finals.

The Vivettes also cruised to the championship match with convincing wins over Incarnate Word (5-0), Helias (5-0) and Springfield Catholic (5-0).

Sophia McLellan played No. 1 for the Vivettes. She won her second individual medal in doubles with Ashley Hagan, while freshman Laura Finnie was third in singles at state. Lizzie Barlow of VILLA DUCHESNE was fourth in singles.

ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY had a spectacular year, finishing third in the state team event in Class 2. The Angels scored a dramatic 5-4 win over Lafayette in the sectional round and then defeated Lindbergh 5-0 to reach the final four. The Angels lost to Lee’s Summit West 5-2 in the semifinals and ended the season with a 6-0 win over Springfield Central.

Ellie Choate and Lexi Woodman were the top two singles players for the Angels.

They capped off their season with a state title in doubles, Class 2. They defeated teammates Shannon Sims and Nancy Serafin in the title match.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 〉〉

It was another all-area championship match in volleyball as a pair of Rockwood School District teams played for the title at the Show-Me Center in Cape Girardeau.

EUREKA defeated Lafayette in a hotly contested match, 25-23, 25-23 to capture the Class 4 championship.

It was the first state volleyball championship for the Wildcats. Lafayette, on the other hand, was playing in the championship match for the seventh time in the last eight years. No other area team reached the final four in the other three classes.

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FIELD HOCKEY 〉〉

Area teams also dominated this sport, with yet another all-area championship match. And it was a thriller with VILLA DUCHESNE edging MICDS 1-0 for the Midwest Field Hockey Association title at Sportport.

Taryn Tkachuk had the goal for the Saints in the title match, and Claire Douglass had the shutout. The goal was the 29th of the season for Tkachuk. She shared the league lead in that category with Kate Oliver of MICDS .

Villa Duchesne did not lose in its last 12 games, recording 11 victories and a tie, and the team finished the season with a 22-5-1 record. All five losses came against out-ofstate teams. The championship was the second in a row for the Saints.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY 〉〉

KIRKWOOD ’s Christian Baker won the individual Class 4 meet at the Oak Hills Golf Course in Jefferson City. Baker, who missed a medal last year with a 29th place finish (the top 25 get medals), became the first Kirkwood boy’s cross country champion in 51 years. It was not Baker’s first gold medal, though, as he won the 3,200-meter run and was part of the state champion 4x800-meter Pioneer team in track.

ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH won its first team trophy since 2014, finishing second to Rockhurst in Class 4. LAFAYETTE was fourth and KIRKWOOD was fifth in Class 4.

CLAYTON and WESTMINSTER had top 10 team finishes in Class 3. Clayton was fifth and Westminster was ninth.

MAPLEWOOD ’s Malik Stewart came in second individually in Class 2.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 〉〉

Four area teams had top 10 finishes, although there were no individual champions.

PARKWAY WEST finished second behind Lee’s Summit West in Class 4, and MARQUETTE was fifth in Class 4.

WESTMINSTER and MICDS were in the top 10 in Class 3. Westminster came in

fifth and MICDS eighth.

Kylie Goldfarb of JOHN BURROUGHS had the best area finish individually, ranking second in Class 3. Isabella Boedefeld of VISITATION also finished in the top 10, placing ninth in Class 3. Katelynn Quade of Marquette had the best finish in Class 4, at fourth.

GIRLS GOLF 〉〉

Two more area state championships came in this sport, and neither was an easy victory. ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY won the Class 2 meet, defeating Notre Dame de Sion by just four strokes. The Angels finished with a score of 627. Notre Dame de Sion recorded a 631, while Rock Bridge was a distant third at 671.

JOHN BURROUGHS captured another title as it edged Springfield Catholic by just two strokes (701703). Once again, this was a two-team race, as MICDS was a solid third at 739.

Logan-Rogersville came in a very distant fourth with a score of 800.

ST. JOSEPH’S had four golfers finish in the top 12 (Grace Aromando was fourth, Nicole Rallo was sixth, Mia Rallo was ninth and Drew Nienhaus was 12th). Lafayette’s Brooke Biermann was second.

Parker Perry of MICDS had the best Class 1 tournament, finishing third. Emma Buell of VILLA DUCHESNE and Claire Pan of John Burroughs tied for fourth.

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BOYS SOCCER 〉〉

CBC and JOHN BURROUGHS both took home state titles in soccer. The Cadets won their last 13 games to capture the Class 4 championship. CBC defeated Holt (1-0), Chaminade (3-1), Rockhurst (3-0) and De Smet (1-0) in the post-season. CBC allowed only three goals in that 13-game winning streak and finished the season with a 25-2-2 record.

The Cadets outscored their opponents 80-15.

DE SMET also recorded a dominant season in Class 4, finishing second with a record of 22-4-2. The Spartans outscored their opponents 72-15. Two of their four losses came against CBC. Defense was the calling card for Class 2 champion John Burroughs, which won its last JOHN BURROUGHS nine games and gave up just one goal in the process. The Bombers defeated Monett in the semifinals 1-0 and beat St. Charles West 3-0 in the title game. It was just the second loss in 27 matches for St. Charles West. John Burroughs finished the season with an 18-6-1 record.

Two other area teams reached the championship match. PRINCIPIA lost to Barstow 3-2 on penalty kicks in Class 1. The Panthers lost despite outshooting Barstow 27-11 in the match, including 8-1 scores in the two overtime periods.

WEBSTER GROVES made it to the championship game in Class 3 after postseason wins over Priory (1-0), Farmington (3-0) and Glendale (4-0). But the Statesmen fell in the championship game to Fort Zumwalt South, 2-1.

SOFTBALL 〉〉

It was another special season at MARQUETTE , which came ever so close to winning the Class 4 state title. The Mustangs, who won 14 of their first 15 games, finished the season with a record of 23-5. The five losses came by a combined six runs and two of those came in the final four.

Marquette reached the final four after a 3-0 sectional win over Webster Groves and a 12-2 victory over Oakville. But the Mustangs lost their two games at the Killian Complex in Springfield by identical 6-5 scores, falling to Blue Springs South in the semifinals and Raymore-Peculiar in the third-place game.

Annah Junge had another dominant season for the Mustangs. She was 18-4 on the mound with a 1.06 ERA. Junge struck out 262 and walked just 39 in 144.7 innings.

BOYS SWIMMING 〉〉

ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH captured its first state championship since 2003, winning the Class 2 meet at the St. Peters RecPlex. The Junior Bills won with 250 points, and Liberty was second with 235 points. CBC also came home with a trophy for its third-place finish.

The Junior Bills capped the meet with a win in the 400-yard freestyle relay with seniors Joseph Feder, Daniel Fink and William Statin and freshman Cooper Scharff.

Scharff also finished second in the 100-yard backstroke and the 200-yard freestyle.

CBC senior Brooks Cosman had an outstanding final high school meet, winning the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle. August Brandt was another Cadet individual champion, winning the 100-yard butterfly.

Five area teams finished in the top 10 in Class 1, but there were no individual area champions. PARKWAY WEST had the best area showing, finishing third behind champion Cape Central and Glendale. MICDS (fifth), CHAMINADE (eighth), PARKWAY CENTRAL (ninth) and CLAYTON (10th) also finished in the top 10. &

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Holiday cheer is in full force at Parc Provence. During this joyous time of year, take a moment to stop by and appreciate our beautiful decorations and festivities (parcprovence.com) … Join Chesterfield Villas at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 14 for a seminar by Dr. George Grossberg of the SLU School of Medicine. He will speak about differences between Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia (636.532.9296) …

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2. Did you make mistakes or bad decisions, doubt yourself or experience failures along the way?

3. What did you learn from these experiences?

4. How did you overcome your biggest challenges?

The holidays are a natural time for families and friends to gather, so I encourage young people to sit down with aunts, uncles, grandparents and other loved ones and ask them these questions.

So many young people in high school and college worry that they should have their whole lives figured out by now. And if they don’t, they feel stressed out and discouraged. We need to share our experiences with them to give them some perspective and peace of mind.

I also recommend that young people read biographies or watch documentaries about eminent figures to learn how they met their callings. We all tend to learn best from interesting first-hand stories like these!

Here is some suggested reading material to provide encouragement and guidance: • The Element by Ken Robinson • The Right Words at the Right Time by Marlo Thomas • Everyday Greatness by Stephen Covey • Letters from My Grandfather: Timeless Wisdom for a Life Worth Living by Dr. Tim Jordan Most adults are more than happy to share their lessons and stories, and their ideas and experiences can help enrich others’ lives. This kind of first-person perspective can help young people relax and start allowing life to unfold vs. forcing it into a mold. &

5. What advice would you give me at this stage of my life?

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A Stanford University professor designed a way to make meat and cheese substitutes from plants and founded Impossible Foods in 2011. The company has been changing the way we think about meat ever since. Its products are an eco-friendly, animal-friendly and taste bud-friendly alternative to animal-derived food, but you wouldn’t know it at first bite. Crossroads Kitchen in West Hollywood has been serving up the Impossible Burger for a few years and is one of the city’s most popular restaurants to carry it. Next time you find yourself in L.A. and are craving a burger, be sure to check out Crossroads for a meal that’s good to you and the planet.

the new short shorts » Who says bike shorts can’t be stylish? I credit L.A. native Kim Kardashian with bringing this trend to life. From neon colors to solid black, the shorts are no longer reserved for ‘80s-style exercise classes.

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A self-proclaimed West Hollywood hideaway, La Peer Hotel is the perfect getaway spot for locals and tourists alike. The hotel’s interior and exterior are stunning yet inviting; think Restoration Hardware meets California design sensibility. So whether you’re in the neighborhood and want to grab a quick drink in the hotel living room or you are looking for a walkable, quintessential California hotel, La Peer should check every box on your list.

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This recipe is a family tradition that began with my great-grandmother. It’s very easy and makes the house smell great! We have it at all of our Jewish holiday get-togethers, including our family Hanukkah parties.

B ri sk et M am a’ s A m az in g 5 lb beef brisket 1/4 c steak sauce 1/4 c chili sauce 1/2 c ketchup

1/3 c water ix 1 pkg. onion soup m d 1 large onion, choppe

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Grandma Wrenger’s Cranberry Mold from fashion editor Chrissie Wojciechowski This recipe came from my greatgrandmother. It’s old-fashioned, but it’s a holiday tradition in my family.

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Ab by’ s H oli da y B ro cco li 2 10 oz. pkgs. chopped broccoli 1 6 oz. roll garlic cheese 1 10 oz. can cream of mushroom soup 1 stick butter 1 medium white onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 8 oz. jar whole button mushrooms, drained Bread cubes

Abby’s Holiday Broccoli from sales executive Jennifer Beckerle My paternal grandmother Pisarkiewicz always made this side dish for our family dinners on Christmas Eve.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sautee onion and celery in butter. Add cheese, soup, broccoli and mushrooms and combine. Place in a buttered 13” x 9” baking dish, top with bread cubes and bake about an hour until bubbly.

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Kourabiedes from beauty writer Marylyn Simpson These powdered sugar almond cookies are a staple of traditional Greek cuisine and are considered the ‘official’ cookie of Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.

My mom and grandmother used to make them from November through January, so they were always on hand for the holidays.

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DOROTHY TOWN

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by dorothy weiner

I HADN’T BEEN TO THE CORTEX AREA IN OVER A

year when all at once, several media events brought me there. The place is evolving in all the good ways forecast years ago when it launched. As Vicia co-owner Tara Gallina put it, “The area is growing up around us.” Her restaurant was one of my stops. The vegetable-forward showplace for cutting-edge cuisine (chef-owner Michael Gallina was chef de cuisine at New York’s Blue Hill at Stone Barns) has unveiled a daily ‘midday meal.’ In common parlance, it’s an early happy hour, only cooler since Gallina has created the menu with his usual attention to detail.

No wings or pizza here. Well, there is an offering called potato pizza (and I highly recommend it), but the crust consists of potato chips, the cheese is whipped ricotta and the topping is soppressata with a little pickled green tomato. All the elements are lovingly made in-house— which is why foodies admire the Gallinas. They have set their sights at the pinnacle of the food world in terms of flavor, sustainability and innovation. Their bread comes with tomato peel salt, infused with dried tomato skins (because why waste the skins?), and their Naked Vegetables come with a dip of ‘vegetable top pesto.’ Again, why should perfectly edible plant parts go unused?

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LEISURE 〉〉 Less than a block down Duncan Avenue, The Chocolate Pig just opened in a new office complex that houses Microsoft. It’s the latest venture from the Bissinger’s folks.

Chef Patrick Russell characterizes his menu as ‘elevated comfort food,’ and I can see why. I imagine the sweet potato stuffed with barbecue pork, white cheddar, crispy kale and buttermilk dressing would suit me just fine. Then, of course, there’s the ‘dessert show kitchen,’ where pastry chef Tyler Davis creates outrageous sweets before your eyes. His Peanut Butter Bomb is a mound of PB mousse and cookie crumbs encased in Bissinger’s chocolate; it imploded when Davis poured hot berry compote over it.

Chocolate Pig manager Stephen Bleisch echoed Gallina’s praise for this new, innovative business and dining complex south of Forest Park Parkway. “It’s a dynamic mix of young professionals, people who live in surrounding neighborhoods, companies and nonprofits,” Bleisch beamed.

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SSM HEALTH ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL PROVIDES FULL-SERVICE, FAMILYCENTERED MATERNITY CARE. REGARDLESS OF A MOTHER’S CARE NEEDS, DOCTORS, MIDWIVES AND STAFF NURTURE BOTH MOTHER AND BABY. PICTURED ON THE COVER: SLUCARE MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST DR. GIL GROSS WITH ST. MARY’S NURSES TIERRA DEAN AND MOLLIE BOLIN. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.994.7800 OR VISIT SSMHEALTH.COM/MATERNITY. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

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SSM HEALTH ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL by stephanie wallace

EVERY PREGNANCY IS UNIQUE, and each expectant mother has different needs and

preferences for her labor and delivery. That’s something the doctors, midwives and staff at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital understand. From natural, unmedicated births assisted by a midwife to the most challenging, high-risk pregnancies, the hospital offers a unique spectrum of maternity care and family-centered services to nurture the health of mothers and infants.

“One of the important things that sets St. Mary’s apart is our broad spectrum of care,” says Pam Lesser, director of perinatal services. “We believe in the importance of birth as the coming together of a family unit.” The hospital is known for its care of high-risk pregnancies because of its affiliation with Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and it strives to preserve important bonding moments for the entire family in even the most critical cases. This includes keeping babies and mothers together after birth and promoting skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding. Family members can spend the night at the hospital, and NicView, a secure, online video system, allows them to remotely view the baby in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Dr. Gil Gross, a SLUCare maternal fetal medicine specialist, notes that St. Mary’s has one of the lowest rates of Caesarean sections for low-risk, first-time mothers in the country. “Patients with high-risk pregnancies sometimes feel like they’ve lost control,” he notes. “We engage with them, listen to their ideas and concerns about labor and do everything possible to ensure a successful and safe delivery.” Still, the hospital wants patients who require C-sections to have the same experiences as mothers delivering vaginally. With new family-centered Caesarean procedures, the mother is allowed to have someone with her, and a surgical drape with a viewing window allows her to see the birth while keeping the incision concealed. After delivery, the baby is placed on her chest for bonding, and in the recovery room, nurses and lactation consultants help with breastfeeding education.

“Research shows that moms with high-risk pregnancies may have less success with bonding and breastfeeding,” Gross says. “We want to restore normalcy to the delivery and reduce potential negative outcomes.” A sense of normalcy also can help mothers deal with some of the extra stressors that come with potential complications, according to Lesser. “Moms plan for births to be a time of celebration, and we want to promote the most positive experience possible, ” she notes. “We let these women know that they aren’t defined by issues like diabetes or a preterm birth. It allows them to focus on their babies and enjoy the growth of their families.”

St. Mary’s offers a high level of care regardless of an expectant mother’s risk status. “There are plenty of options for our patients,” Gross explains. “The traditional idea is that mothers don’t have much control over the labor and delivery process. That’s not our model.” Lesser adds that the experience is very personalized. Mothers can be actively engaged in movement, choose different positions or birth techniques and have laboring tubs set up in their rooms. They decide who is present with them and even the type of music played in the room.

“We cater to low-risk, natural births, but we can adjust care to fit the most acute patients,” Gross notes. “We’re unique, and there’s no challenge that is too great for us.” &

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PEEL WOOD FIRED PIZZA

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Everything about this spot on the ground floor of Clayton’s new 212 apartment building is impressive. The space is sophisticated with dark walls and plaid accents, and there’s a fairly quiet wraparound patio. Peel is owned by two local chefs who also have a brewery in O’Fallon, so there is plenty of innovative beer available. But the star is pizza, cooked in a Mugnaini oven fueled by Missouri oak, which yields crusts that are airy and chewy.

In fact, the restaurant is named for pizza, since a ‘peel’ is the flat wooden board used to move the pies in and out of the oven.

must try PEEL BREWING CO. MUSSELS ▶ $12.99

These are steamed in a delicious broth of the company’s own Belgian Strong Ale, herbs, garlic, shallots and butter. In flavor it’s buttery and hoppy, and the PEI mussels are sweet little treats. The appetizer comes with a good-sized baguette.

WOOD-FIRED CAULIFLOWER ▶ $8.99

Don't miss this tray of florets charred by an open flame, their earthy flavor piqued by garlicky breadcrumbs and red pepper harissa.

TRIO PIZZA ▶ $14.49 Wash It Down:

Grecian pizza: Feta cheese, fresh vegetable toppings

If you want to sample Peel's brews, you can get a flight of four 5-ounce tastes for $10.

My favorite was the Belgian Strong Ale, which had lots of body and flavor. Next to it, the Cream Ale and Milk 'n Honey tasted thin to me.

The Thwarted Passion, a Kolsch ale with passionfruit, was tart almost to the point of being sour.

This pizza was delicious and not ‘over-topped.' The three porks—coppa ham, Italian sausage and pepperoni— didn’t overwhelm the tomato sauce, mozzarella and amazing crust. This pie covered all the bases: creamy (mozzarella), spicy (pepperoni), herby (fresh oregano) and fatty (sausage).

WILD MUSHROOM PIZZA ▶ $13.79

This pizza features a delicious base of fontina, parmesan cream and white truffle oil. It’s like eating a subtle, gourmet alfredo dish.

SHRIMP SCAMPI PIZZA ▶ $14.99

This pizza was the star of the meal. It came with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic-chive butter and gremolata with excellent pink gulf shrimp. The garlic enhanced the fresh sea flavor, mozzarella and butter added a soft flavor, and tomatoes provided acidic punch.

SEAFOOD PAELLA ▶ $31 There are several paellas on the menu. This one was really good, with an entire lobster tail plus shrimp and mussels.

It had plenty of saffron, and the Spanish Calasparra rice had a pleasant nutty quality.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ▶ $4.99

This dessert was not over-thetop. It had a judicious layer of whipped cream inside a sliced shortcake, and the flavor was good, but the dish wanted more berries.

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Peel has sports-bar bustle with large TVs, and there's an L-shaped bar in the main room plus a lively dining room. I appreciate that the tables aren’t on top of each other. And the food, in particular the pizza, is outstanding and a good value. While I don’t usually like sharing my night out with sometimes-noisy families, it didn’t bother me here.

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soulful birthday celebration

Dana Austin & The Plush Band celebrate the lead singer’s birthday in style.

National Blues Museum 4-7 p.m. | $10 314.925.0016 | nationalbluesmuseum.org

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Through 1/6 anastasia

A brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past while being pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer in Paris.

In this world premiere production, two news reporters are thrown together during a ratings frenzy following the fatal shooting of Michael Brown.

Edison Theatre Times vary | Call for pricing 314.935.6543 | edison.wustl.edu

alabama story

A determined librarian and a segregationist senator go headto-head over a children’s book in 1959 Montgomery.

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Celebrate the end of the holiday season like it’s 1769. King cake will be served and a Mardi Gras king and queen will be crowned.

Old Courthouse, St. Louis Noon-4 p.m.

Call for pricing | 877.982.1410 gatewayarch.com

beauty and the beast

Ignite Theatre Company presents the classic Disney tale.

The Grandel Times vary | $17.50-$35 314.533.0367 | kranzbergartsfoundation.org

1/11

missouri state university chorale

The group is the university’s premier vocal ensemble with 48 members.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis 8-10 p.m. | $17 314.533.7662 | cathedralconcerts.org

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1/6

soulard mardi gras: 12th night

The 12th night after Christmas marks the beginning of Mardi Gras season.

Soulard 5 p.m. | Free stlmardigras.org

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cory wong of vulfpeck

The Minneapolis-based musician engages the audience with fun antics as he plays guitar.

Blueberry Hill 8 p.m. | $20-$27 314.727.4444 | blueberryhill.com

momentum

the wolves

A mix of hip-hop and contemporary dance.

Adolescence is explored as a group of teenage girls warm up for a soccer match.

Edison Theatre Times vary | $14-$18 314.561.4877 | cocastl.org

The Rep Times vary | $46-$71 314.968.4925 | repstl.org

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1/19

ricardo cobo

The Colombian musician brings his spellbinding but friendly style to the stage.

Marcelle Theater 7:30-9 p.m. | $25-$45 314.863.5811 | racstl.org

Ethical Society of St. Louis 8-10:30 p.m. | $24 and up 314.567.5566 | stlclassicalguitar.org

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For more than a decade, the band has created an original take on bluegrass music, mixing the acoustic stomp of a string band with the spirit of rock ‘n roll.

The program includes Haydn’s Concerto for Two Horns and Schubert’s Auf dem Strom (On the Stream).

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The Pageant 8 p.m. | $25-$32 314.726.6161 | thepageant.com

twelfth afternoon ball

Schlafly Tap Room 5-9 p.m. | Free 314.241.2337 | schlafly.com

Ferring Jazz Bistro Times vary | $30 314.571.6000 | jazzstl.org

greensky bluegrass

The Rep Times vary | $19-$92 314.968.4925 | repstl.org

The brewery celebrates all things Scottish—including classic poet Robert Burns—with readings, drinks, food and music.

The three-time Grammynominated saxophone player is considered a musical pioneer for his generation.

The musical explores the 35-year relationship between Linda Lee Thomas and her husband, Cole Porter.

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schlafly burns night

donny mccaslin

love, linda

Fabulous Fox Theatre Times vary | $30-$96 314.534.1111 | metrotix.com

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beethoven and schumann Renaud Capucon joins the St. Louis Symphony for Schumann’s impressive Violin Concerto.

Powell Hall 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. | $25 and up 314.534.1700 | slso.org

horn, alphorn and organ

Second Presbyterian Church 4-5 p.m. | Free 314.367.0366 | secondchurch.net

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1969 – the moon landing

Pianist Peter Henderson and the Ilex Trio, with violinist Kristin Ahlstrom and cellist Anne Fagerburg, commemorate the wonder and significance of the moon landing 50 years ago.

Sheldon Concert Hall 8 p.m. | $10-$30 314.553.9900 | thesheldon.org

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darci lynne and friends live The youngest contestant ever to win America’s Got Talent brings her ventriloquist act to St. Louis.

Stifel Theatre 7 p.m. | $26.75-$96.75 800.745.3000 | ticketmaster.com

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fiddler on the roof

Enjoy the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the traditions that define faith and family.

Fabulous Fox Theatre Times vary | $29-$85 314.534.1111 | metrotix.com

LEISURE

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COME SUPPORT YOURS!

by lindsay jones

BREW NEWS

Schlafly Beer has released The Variant II at the Schlafly Tap Room and venues around St. Louis.

It’s the only Ibex Rare release of 2018 and became available in limited quantities earlier this month. Variant II follows the first installment of the brand, which debuted in September 2017. Meanwhile, Schlafly has re-released some other local favorites: Mexican Chocolate Stout (also known as Dulce de Leche Stout), Raspberry Coffee Stout and Mango Ancho Stout.

NEW ADDITION

GRACE DINSMOOR, formerly executive chef at Washington University’s Whittemore House, is now overseeing operations for Gamlin Restaurant Group, which includes 1764 Public House, Sub Zero Vodka Bar and Gamlin Whiskey House. As the group’s new executive chef, she is updating the menu at the pub and getting used to life in a more public environment.

BRANCHING OUT

TASTEFUL Hi-Pointe Drive-In is set

to take over the former Porano Pasta space at 634 Washington Ave. sometime in February.

The new location’s menu will center on burgers, and chef/owner MIKE JOHNSON says the restaurant will have a 1950s retro feel.

BEN POREMBA of the Bengelina Hospitality Group (which includes restaurants Elaia, Olio, Nixta, La Patisserie Chouquette and The Benevolent King), is adding another type of business to the mix. AO&Co., a boutique market, is expected to open in January at 1641 Tower Grove Ave. It will carry a variety of artisan items such as cheeses, charcuterie, olive oil, spirits and more. The space also will feature a coffee and tea shop.

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WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY

The Fortune Teller Bar is serving food once again via Söl, a new onsite concession. Söl’s predecessor in the space, The Cut, shut down recently so chef Ari Ellis could focus on her new dinner venture, Morning Glory. Söl owners DANIEL SPICER and LILY SPAREN grabbed the space—and the opportunity!

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WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH R

eproductive health— it’s a topic that may

make us feel embarrassed or uneasy. For women especially, sexual health can be immensely private and personal. But while your gut reaction may be to avoid the subject, it’s important that you tackle it head-on. With that in mind, T&S reached out to local health experts to get their perspective on uterine health concerns and hysterectomies.

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B Y S T E P H A N I E WA L L A C E

HYSTERECTOMY “Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries among women,” says Dr. David Levine of Mercy Clinic

anesthesia, and it often requires an overnight hospital stay but can be done on an outpatient basis.

Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Approximately 600,000 are

Recovery depends on how the procedure is performed.

performed annually in the U.S., and according to the Centers

Dr. Patrick Yeung, a SLUCare obstetrician and gynecologist

for Disease Control, almost 12 percent of women between

at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, says that for abdominal

the ages of 40 and 44 have had one. Dr. Scott Biest, director

hysterectomy, full recovery is typically four to six weeks,

of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at Washington

and it’s two to four weeks for the less invasive options. He

University School of Medicine, says that uterine fibroids are

suggests finding a gynecologic surgeon who is capable of

the most common reason the procedure is performed, and

performing the laparoscopic procedure because it benefits

it also is used to treat uterine prolapse, abnormal bleeding,

the patient, and Biest agrees. “With minimally invasive

chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis and gynecologic cancers.

hysterectomy, the patient typically feels better faster,” Biest

There are three options for hysterectomies. The procedure

notes. “Evidence suggests that such surgeries also have a

can be performed abdominally through a large incision or,

lower risk of infection, lower rates of blood clots (deep venous

less invasively, either vaginally or laparoscopically. Biest

thrombosis and pulmonary embolus), shorter hospital stays,

says the laparoscopic option is the most common. “Typically,

less pain and a more rapid return to normal life.”

the surgery involves removing the uterus and cervix, but in

Levine says after a hysterectomy, women often worry

some instances, it is recommended that the fallopian tubes

about having symptoms of menopause—hot flashes, vaginal

be removed to reduce the risk of gynecological cancer in the

dryness, poor libido—but if the ovaries are left, there shouldn’t

future,” he explains. “There also is an option to remove older

be side effects. “By the time a woman is at the point that she

patients’ ovaries as well, which reduces risk of ovarian cancer.”

needs a hysterectomy, she’s relieved and happy once it’s done,”

In most instances, the surgery is performed under general

he says. “Nothing changes sexually if the ovaries are intact.”

HEALTH & BEAUTY

UTERINE FIBROIDS

T R E AT M E N T O P T I O N S

According to Biest, approximately 70 percent of Caucasian women and 80 percent of African-American women will develop uterine fibroids by age 50. They are benign tumors that grow in or outside the muscle wall of the uterus. It is unclear why they develop, and there are currently no prevention options. “Fibroid growth is due to estrogen and progesterone, so you can’t inhibit their growth unless you stop the hormones,” Levine explains. “Most often, you’re not going to do that because it will make patients feel menopausal.” He adds that many women are asymptomatic, but fibroids are fairly easy to diagnose because they can be seen on an MRI or ultrasound.

WA R N I N G S I G N S O F F I B R O I D S ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING (heavy menstrual flow, bleeding that is prolonged or occurs between cycles) PELVIC PAIN

URINARY FREQUENCY CONSTIPATION DISCOMFORT WITH INTERCOURSE

BACK PAIN

HYSTERECTOMY. Levine says this is a common solution for women who are finished with childbearing.

UTERINE MYOMECTOMY. If a woman still wants the option of pregnancy, she can have the fibroids removed surgically. Biest says the procedure can be performed through a large incision, laparoscopically or through the vagina, depending on the location of the growths.

UTERINE ARTERY EMBOLIZATION. The procedure decreases the blood supply to the uterine body by occluding the arteries. “This stops the fibroids’ growth and can shrink their size by 30 to 40 percent,” explains Dr. Megan Mohrman, an obstretrician and gynecologist at St. Luke’s Hospital. “This may be enough to relieve symptoms and make hysterectomy unnecessary.” Biest adds that it often decreases the size of the uterus as well.

BIRTH CONTROL. If the most concerning symptom is heavy menstrual bleeding, oral contraceptives or an IUD may be used to suppress ovulation. These treatments, however, will not help with fibroid-related pressure or pain outside the patient’s period.

GNRH AGONISTS. These hormones induce a menopausal state, inhibiting ovulation. Biest notes that in some instances, they temporarily have shrunk fibroids.

TRANEXAMIC ACID. The medication is used to treat heavy blood loss, including that brought on by heavy menstruation.

I T ’S UNCLE AR WHY U T ERINE FIBROIDS A N D E N D O M E T R I O S I S D E V E L O P. ENDOMETRIOSIS

T R E AT M E N T O P T I O N S

Endometriosis refers to tissue that is similar to the lining of the uterine cavity but grows outside the uterus. Its cause is unknown, but the most common theory is retrograde menstruation, which suggests that during a woman’s period, some of the blood flows

LAPAROSCOPY. To allow a patient to keep her reproductive options open, endometriosis often is removed surgically.

backward through the fallopian tubes and implants uterine cells. Yeung notes that there

HYSTERECTOMY. The uterus may be removed to treat endometriosis, but

are several issues with this theory. “In rare cases, endometriosis has been found in parts

Yeung cautions that it may not eliminate the problem if the ovaries are left

of the body menstrual flow could not reach, and it’s been present in girls before they start

intact, which is often done to prevent surgical menopause. “By definition,

their cycle, women after menopause and very rarely men,” he says. “Also, if retrograde

endometriosis is outside the uterus, so it’s not going away if you just get a

menstruation was the cause, there would be a very high recurrence rate because cells would

hysterectomy,” he says. “If the ovaries are there, they can stimulate the implanted

reimplant with each cycle, but evidence suggests this is not happening.” He says a study

cells, and the patient still experiences symptoms.” Hysterectomy can be

conducted by Saint Louis University School of Medicine found that after two years, there

combined with removal of the endometriosis, or if the patient is already close to

was no recurrence of endometriosis among patients who had the tissue removed.

menopause or has an increased risk of ovarian cancer, the ovaries can be

According to Mohrman, up to seven percent of women may suffer from the condition, but the only way to diagnose it is surgically. Currently, there is no way to prevent endometriosis, but Mohrman says there are some factors believed to be connected to decreased risk.

“Giving birth multiple times, breastfeeding and starting your period later are tied to lower incidence,” she explains. “These all relate to how often your ovaries are being suppressed.”

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BIRTH CONTROL. Mohrman says medical management of the painful periods associated with endometriosis includes oral contraceptives and IUDs to suppress ovulation. “Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen also may be used at the start of a woman’s cycle,” she adds.

GNRH AGONISTS AND ANTAGONISTS. These treatments temporarily induce menopause in the patient. This inhibits the production of hormones and stops the endometriosis from being stimulated.

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The owners had been in their previous home only a month when they got the chance to purchase this unique Ladue property, the work of notable architect Graham Gund. It was built in 1989 on a

3.2-acre lot and retained most of its original design elements, but it needed some careful updating.

The owners wanted to preserve Gund’s unmistakable marks while transforming the structure into a modern dream home.

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What attracted you to this house?

We’re heavily into architecture and design, and we loved the fact that it was a Graham Gund home. We were familiar with his work from the East Coast. The original owners flew him from Boston to St. Louis to design the home, and it’s been featured in Architectural Digest, The New York Times and other publications. We also loved how private the property is; you feel like you’re in the country. You can’t see your neighbors, and they can’t see you.

What’s the most unusual part of the house?

The fireplaces—each one has a special meaning that goes with the room it’s in. We have a teapot shape in the kitchen, a sombrero in the TV room, an urn in the dining room and one shaped like the ‘eye of knowledge’ in the great hall. Another unique aspect is that the home faces backward. The pool is at the front of the house, and when you come down the drive, you’re technically approaching the rear.

How would you describe your decorating style?

Our style is somewhere between contemporary and classic. We spend a lot of time at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, so we tried to incorporate a lot of the elements we love from there. Architecturally, the home’s interior is eclectic and unlike anything I’ve ever seen, and many of the rooms are oddly shaped, which presented some design challenges.

Tell me about the work you did on the home.

We wanted to stay true to Gund’s vision, so we simply updated what was already there. Wade Richardson, the master craftsman who did all the woodwork for Blackberry Farm, flew in to work on the house. He’s a true artist. One of the spaces he paid the most attention to was the kitchen—he hand-made all the hardware for it.

He used Gund’s design for the island, which is shaped like a teacup to match the teapot fireplace, and rebuilt it with modern amenities and finishes. We kept the shape the same, but used modern material for the countertop. We also took out the bookshelves under the island to create space for stools.

Is there anything else notable about the kitchen?

Gund didn’t believe appliances should be a focal point, so we carried that philosophy into the redesign. We built the refrigerator into the wall and covered it with real doors that go all the way to the floor so it looks like a closet. We also paneled over the two dishwashers so you don’t see them.

Your outside space is gorgeous, too. Tell me about the work you did there.

The pool didn’t exist when we bought the home. We wanted a grass-edged pool because the house has such an East Coast feel.

We wanted the yard to fit the house and look like it had been there forever, so we had Jeff Davis, who has done work at Forest Park, complete this as a side project for us. He studied with Gund in college, so he was eager to do the pool and the exterior landscape design and patio. Davis made a huge difference in terms of bringing the outside in, and he actually consulted Gund about the placement of the pool. Richardson did the planter boxes in the front and back of the home, as well as the picnic tables and bar.

The bathroom with red wallpaper is striking. What was the inspiration there?

The wallpaper is by Katie Ridder. We wanted to emulate the ideas of Suzanne Kasler, a well-known designer who has been featured in Architectural Digest and other magazines. She did a lot of work at Blackberry Farm as well. The small space was a challenge, but we decided on a Kallista pedestal sink and Waterworks Henry faucet.

What’s your favorite spot?

I love looking back at the house from the yard. From there, you can see how truly unique it is. We spend a lot of time in the patio and pool area, and we entertain a lot on the first floor, which is laid out well for that. We enjoy having dinner parties and welcoming guests in the great hall. The interior really flows together as one.

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For a variety of reasons, they now are considering moving, and it occurred to me that this could be a great retirement home for me. I’ve always dreamed of living in a Mediterranean-style villa, and I can picture adding two wings at the rear, which would create a great courtyard. My question to you is, what can I do to make the front façade look more charming and Mediterranean without completely starting over?

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DEAR BACK FOR A SECOND LOOK,

The most effective thing you can do for this façade is to raise the living room ceiling and give a vertical accent to the elevation. Board and batten siding helps the design feel less ‘Colonial,’ and lowering the roof over the front door and raising it over the garage will add some variety to the fascia line, which currently is pretty straight and bland.

Next, I would use stained wood for the front door and garage door to add a bit of rustic detail. New red/brown, architect-grade asphalt shingles also help increase the Mediterranean feel. Flower boxes and wider shutters add charm and cast deeper shadows.

The final architectural upgrade is to include a stone garden wall and stone light piers to add an extra layer to the composition. This will make it feel more like southern Europe.

While the existing landscaping has a certain wild charm, I show a more tailored scheme that includes upright evergreens to accent the façade at appropriate locations.

Of course, you could go with something more elaborate, but I think this approach would be an attractive prelude to your new rear courtyard.

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Young families continue to be drawn to areas with walkability and affordable housing. They are conscious of saving money, but they still want a sense of community.

Neighborhoods in University City, Glendale, Kirkwood, Richmond Heights and Maplewood continue to flourish.

These areas keep getting better, and we’re seeing people buy homes that they can update and stay in longer.

What is one piece of advice you would give to sellers?

Hire a good real estate agent as a trusted partner. Listen to what he or she says as far as making the house ready to sell, and it will sell. You need someone with experience who can make sure the house looks right and is priced correctly.

That’s how you get top dollar.

What about buyers?

Consult a lender and get pre-approved before you begin the house hunting process. That way, you will know what you can afford, and you’ll be able to move quickly to put in an offer on a home. Make sure you choose a lender who won’t abandon you during the process or fail to perform. Buyers

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What are buyers looking for most in homes?

In today’s market, outdoor entertaining space is very important. Buyers also want a house that doesn’t require a lot of work. Everyone wants a bright, happy home, but many aren’t willing to put in the time and energy needed for a remodel. They are looking for open floor plans with updated kitchens and bathrooms.

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One of the hottest bathroom fixture finishes right now is matte black. Parents love the look for kids’ bathrooms because it is very stylish and doesn’t show spots or fingerprints. They also choose singlehanded faucets that are easy for little hands to operate and wall-mounted mirrors that tilt up as kids grow.

easily can reach the sink; you can get them from companies like American Standard. Toilets with a one-piece tank and bowl work well for young families, too. The fixtures are easier to keep clean because there are no hard-to-reach crevices.

We always say lighting is like ‘jewelry for the home,’ and there are lots of ways it can help kids’ rooms stand out. Lately, homeowners are going for decorating styles like midcentury modern and farmhouse, and it’s easy to find lighting options that are great for kids but also fit the rest of the home well.

and there even are cute pink chandeliers for little girls and spider-like designs for boys.

Deeper medicine cabinets are a great choice for teenagers’ bathrooms. Most cabinets are Showerheads mounted on a bar also are popular four inches in depth, but companies like Robern these days. The sprayer slides up and down on make models that are 6 and 8 inches deep to a bracket, and you can adjust the height as your accommodate more grooming and health products. children get taller. It’s a great choice for older kids They can be installed with electrical outlets inside and teens. for curling irons and hair dryers, and they offer lots of room for makeup.

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Many people are choosing pendant lighting fixtures in sunburst styles that recall midcentury design, and mixed metals and black finishes have come on strong in recent years. All three of these concepts work well with trendy designs and bold colors in teenagers’ rooms.

Manufacturers also are creating lighting looks that transition easily from a young child’s room to a teen’s.

These can be a good investment because they’re versatile and adaptable.

Using fun lamps with colorful shades is yet another way to introduce some interest into a child’s environment. Customers love mixing bright lampshades in yellow, pink, blush or blue with a gray or beige room color scheme. shanna wilson There are lots of fun options for younger kids as well. wilson lighting Fixtures with balloon designs work well in nurseries,

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