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COVER STORY – Provident THE INSIDER TALK OF THE TOWNS THE VELVET HAMMER

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Managing editor Karyn Williams and her family ‘followed the glow’ at the Missouri Botanical Garden for its annual light display, Garden Glow.

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IN OUR NOV. 30 ISSUE, WE INCORRECTLY REPORTED THAT ATTORNEY MARK BRADY’S BARBECUE TEAM EARNED FIRST PLACE THIS YEAR, WHEN IN FACT THE DISTINCTION OCCURRED LAST YEAR.

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Sales executive Wendy Jablonow attended The Resilient Souls Project exhibition on display through Dec. 17 at the Morton J. May Foundation Gallery at Maryville University, sponsored by The Jewish Arts and Soul Program and Nerot: Nishmah’s Young Women’s Group.

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patty unleashed PATTY HANNUM

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from the editor's desk Well, we’re in the thick of it now: It’s holiday time for just about everyone. Both Hanukkah and Christmas start on the same night, and everywhere you go, things are decorated and frenetic. It’s all part of the fun (and the headache) of the holidays. But there is one great, big, wonderful thing that has nothing to do with shopping or drinking, decorating or dinner parties. It’s a state of mind: good will toward men, and it is out there in abundance this time of year.

People are joyful, and that puts them in a giving mood—a very good environment for baristas, according to my three daughters (all veterans of Northwest Coffee). That is why we put our Charity Wish List inside this issue. Considering what appears on this list of what the nonprofits would like to receive from readers, I can only assume our fellow St. Louisans are routinely going without things like gloves, diapers, shaving cream and deodorant. It’s certainly humbling to read—and a sobering reminder of the abundance in our own lives.

So this year, to use a Christmas song analogy, I’m planning to move away from Madonna’s Santa, Baby mindset to one that is more, Do They Know It’s Christmas? (by the group Band Aid). It’s a simple way to remember that the holidays don’t, for everyone, mean big family dinners and gifts near the tree or menorah—and that even the smallest gesture on our part can have an outsized impact.

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[SAVING LIVES PROVIDENT by alexa beattie AT 2 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING, there are cars in the parking lot and the lights are on. On a

bad night, the phones ring off the hook. Provident’s Life Crisis Service receives 40,000 calls for help each year, and on an average day, saves 40 people from taking their lives. When the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-SUICIDE) is overloaded, the calls roll over to Provident.

It acts as a backup for the nation’s most desperate. “We are small, but mighty,” says Kevin Drollinger, president and executive director, explaining that the nonprofit was founded in 1860 to respond to economic and emotional distress caused by both the Civil War and a cholera epidemic.

Its local crisis hotline (647-HELP) is one of the country’s oldest, recently marking 50 years.

Jane Smith, director of the life crisis service division, says that besides 13 professional counselors, the call center is staffed by students and volunteers, all of whom receive 80 hours of training in active listening, risk assessing and safety planning. “We teach our volunteers to listen for the kinds of things that might be putting a person in danger—a mental health diagnosis, isolation, a past suicide attempt, feelings of being a burden or a recent loss,” she says. “It usually isn’t one thing, but a collection of challenges. It’s that last drop of water that can make the cup overflow.”

Smith adds that the crisis line usually is able to diffuse 90 percent of calls without having to activate emergency services. But still, phone bank staff and volunteers follow up with all callers to ascertain their safety and help them arrange ongoing support. This might involve referring a person to other professionals or helping them draw up a suicide safety plan—who to turn to in times of stress, what other services in the community to lean on, etc. Smith adds, however, that only 25 percent of callers are from actively suicidal people; most are from those who simply feel overwhelmed and need to talk. In any given year, Smith says 50 to 70 volunteers work the phones.

In addition to suicide, Provident also addresses gambling addiction with its 1-888-BETSOFF line, which handles calls for the entire state.

Drollinger explains that Provident’s broader mission “to help individuals and families to a brighter future” means it also provides community support in the form of after-school programming and behavioral health counseling. Six-hundred children in 10 urban elementary schools receive a hot meal, tutoring and enrichment at the end of each school day; licensed clinical therapists offer counseling to youth and adults either free or at a greatly reduced rate at five locations around the region.

Provident celebrates 157 years with the Spirit of Provident Gala Feb. 11. Hosted by committee chairs Risa Zwerling and Mark Wrighton, the event will honor the philanthropic work of Carol and Ambassador George H. (Bert) Walker III, who Drollinger says make St. Louis a much richer place.

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BY PATTY HANNUM

IT FINALLY HAPPENED. I stopped being funny. I

never really worried about this happening because I always assumed my humor was like my green eyes.

You know, something constant. But unfortunately, it is more like my red hair; it has faded with time. So what do you do if your job is to write a humor column and you have lost all your laughs?

First, I examined what was going on in my life. Sure, I was bummed about my shoulder surgery. And the pain medication was making me a little unfocused— but I managed to get through college chemically challenged (on occasion), so I don’t think it’s that.

Maybe it was the election? I am not a sore loser, but I am disappointed in the outcome. I never threatened to move to Canada. Instead, I accepted the results even though it brought up one of my long-held regrets. Maybe it was the regret? Since 1978, I’ve been unhappy with the Electoral College. Yes, I am that big of a nerd that I can remember the moment, at Nerinx Hall High School while studying the Constitution, that I thought: You know, this just doesn’t seem right for a democracy. I should start a movement to repeal it. But no, instead I focused on field hockey, parties and being a teenager. I think about my dislike of the Electoral College only every four years when it’s time to vote.

No, I don’t think it’s that.

Could it be Facebook? Is it time for me to stop being part of that community? I long for the days people posted cute baby, cat and puppy pictures. But now, even after the election, people are still hating on each other. Oh, and then the whole issue of fake news being spread on Facebook. I, myself, have always been a lover of the tabloids. Give me an issue of The National Enquirer and a beach chair, and I am summertime happy. So I was surprised to learn that people actually believed the stuff they read on Facebook. No, it couldn’t be that.

Perhaps this was pre-holiday depression. I love shopping for the perfect gifts for friends and family, but with my arm in a sling, I’ve managed to knock into more displays than even a klutz like me can get away with. So, I’ve been keenly interested in all the commercials for the perfect present. Some are quite catchy, but let me offer this advice to any male readers: Do not give your wife or girlfriend Weathertech Car Mats. Sure, it might be a great gift for a man, but they will likely become flying objects on Christmas morning if given to your honey (as will any blender or vacuum cleaner). As for the funny factor, I don’t think gifting is the problem.

In prior jobs I always had a business plan that would help me figure what’s next. I don’t have one for this job.

Nor do I have a mission statement. Both sound like too much work. What I need is a motto. How about ‘At least one chuckle a column!’ Yes, that works. So here goes: Why can’t a nose be 12 inches long? Because then it would be a foot. Made you chuckle, didn’t I? CONTACT PATTY AT PHANNUM@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM.

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A glimpse at what’s going on around St. Louis and beyond.

by dorothy weiner and karyn williams

Exciting things are already happening at the partially refinished ARCH GROUNDS DOWNTOWN. Although the entire makeover will not be complete until late 2017, the newly renovated Luther Ely Smith Square between the Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse will host Winterfest at the Arch Dec. 27 to Jan. 8. The series of fun events kicks off with an ice rink made of synthetic ice, courtesy of the St. Louis Blues and CityArchRiver Foundation.

Congratulations to Saint Louis University law professor WILLIAM JOHNSON, who has been named the new dean of the university's School of Law, effective Jan. 3. Johnson graduated cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School. He joined SLU in 2012.

We knew it was special, but this just confirms it! The SAINT LOUIS CLUB once again has been recognized as a Platinum Club by the Club Leaders Forum, placing it in the top 5 percent of private clubs across the nation. The local dining dynasty has been included in every biennial publication since the rankings were established in 1997. Paris-born executive chef Pierre Chambrin (who had a stint at the White House!) and his hard-working chefs, along with the entire staff, earn a welldeserved tres bien!

ROSSMAN SCHOOL has received quite a large birthday present—$1 million to be exact—from the

William R. Orthwein Jr. and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation. The gift is just another reason to celebrate as the independent preparatory elementary school marks its 100th year. The money will be used to establish an endowment fund for faculty and staff professional development.

Nationally known artist CARMON COLANGELO has been named the inaugural Ralph J. Nagel Dean of the

Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University, where he has been

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a visionary leader since he arrived in 2006. Colangelo oversees the school's four academic units and the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. The newly endowed position was established with a $5 million commitment from Wash.

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BRIDGETON Elitists on both coasts, and maybe

Chicago Cubs fans in the middle, have more than once condescendingly called St. Louis (and maybe the Midwest at large) The Great Flyover. How rude. Well, a new volume on our fine international airport from the Missouri History Museum Press gives that insult a smack down. Why, we’re the crossroads of America’s airspace.

The Aerial Crossroads of America: St. Louis’s Lambert Airport by Daniel L. Rust tells the story of our airport at something like supersonic speed, starting with the patch of farmland Albert Bond Lambert leased for an airfield to the sprawling, architecturally stunning complex of today.

Just about anything that happened in American aviation took place within Lambert’s footprint, from propellerdriven biplanes to jet aircraft … and space travel. The text is peppered with historical images, anecdotes and bits of historical ephemera that brings us from way back when all the way to now. Rust argues that, although airports in NYC, L.A. and Chi-town may have eclipsed Lambert in sheer size, they lack the longevity of Lambert and its historical importance. Charles Lindbergh got his start here as an airmail pilot. Air traffic control, essential to safety and schedule, got a foothold here. And the big airplane factory formerly known as McDonnell Douglas built spacecraft here. All is not good news, of course. The book details the airport’s decline as a major hub following the demise of TWA, and the changes 9/11 wrought on the passenger experience. The clothbound book, available at the museum and on its website for $35, features 178 photos throughout its 336 pages.

Little kids don’t only read to adoptable dogs over the ‘howlidays,’ they do it all year long at select Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) locations, including Kuehner Center in Chesterfield. It can improve their reading skills … those of the kids, of course; research indicates the dogs can’t read any better at all. Anyhow, to get started, all the kids have to do is attend a 90-minute training session with a parent or guardian. Dubbed ‘Deck the Howls’ for the holidays, its official name is the Shelter Buddies Reading Program, which was designed to acclimate shelter dogs to people, perhaps their soon-to-be owners. Reading to the dogs comforts them and reduces their anxiety, and it

nurtures empathy in children. Participants sit outside of the dog’s kennel and read to them, which helps shy dogs learn to relax around people and teaches high-energy dogs that calm behavior is a good thing. Recently, after one little girl finished reading, she continued flipping the pages because, doggone it, she wanted her new fourlegged friend to see the pictures, too. Readers may bring their own books or select from the many animal-related titles available at the shelter. The next training session in Chesterfield is from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Jan. 22 at 17357 Edison Ave. The cost is $5 per child. Sessions also are available at other HSMO locations. And what do the dogs prefer— Tolstoy or Dr. Seuss? Maybe it depends on the breed.

In the last few weeks, you may have received a mailing including a brochure that purports to tell you ‘What You Should Know About Your Gas Line Responsibility.’

It’s not from Laclede Gas, or any gas company, for that matter. Still, the cover image is of a natural gas meter, which is not your problem; it’s the gas company’s. Your responsibility, apparently, is for the lines once they enter your home and connect to various appliances. A rep for Laclede Gas, with a chuckle, says they’ve received numerous calls about the mailing, which is actually an insurance pitch from a company called HomeServe—they offer an ‘optional service plan as an authorized representative of the service contract provider, North American Warranty Inc.’ in Chicago (italics ours).

A friend who’s been in the insurance brokerage business his entire career said it’s akin to independent car warranty companies telemarketing superfluous warranties that none of us need: It’s throwing good money after bad. He doesn’t remember a claim related to failure of a building owner’s interior lines. But since it’s about natural gas, some people fear impending disaster. The fee is nominal ($65.88 a year … but WAIT! Now only $32.88!) and covers the lines and connections only. The appliances? Nope. The house? Oh, please. The fine print tells you more about what’s not covered than what is—it covers only wear and tear but excludes all accidents and negligence. In short, we may need this policy like a horse needs roller skates.

After nearly 40 years of being run as part of the County Parks system, the Museum of Transportation in southwest Kirkwood is reverting back to its founding association for control of the attraction, which got the steel wheels clicking on the rails back in 1944. The Transport Museum Association has run the museum in partnership with the county since it hit a rough patch in 1984, and stepped up last spring to say it could again do it on its own. County officials call it a winwin, in that they will no longer have to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for upkeep, instead shifting those funds to other county parks. And come Jan. 1,

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the museum will be free to add programs and hours of operation, if it so chooses, as it will again operate as a nonprofit. The change should be mostly transparent to visitors; the park welcomes upward of 330,000 a year. Kids and folks who used to be kids will enjoy the vintage model train setup at the park; for years, it ran in a corner display window of the downtown Famous-Barr (later Macy’s) store at Christmastime. The museum buildings and grounds are a railroad buff’s paradise: With more than 70 locomotives, half of them one-ofa-kind or ‘sole survivors’ of their type, this is one of the most complete collections of American rail muscle, and the assemblages of automobiles, buses, streetcars, aircraft, horse-drawn vehicles and riverboat materials are constantly expanding to reflect the ever-changing nature of transportation. Rail and transit have grown to encompass more than 190 major exhibits, including the Union Pacific ‘Big Boy,’ the largest successful steam locomotive ever built. It’s sort of like a blue whale on wheels.

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Marilu Knode has stepped down as executive director of Laumeier Sculpture Park “to pursue other projects,” the park announced in a news release. She had quite a remarkable tenure, despite having been at Laumeier for only seven years. Knode was at the helm during the park’s most vigorous period of growth, notably completion of Laumeier’s $10 million Sculpting the Future capital campaign, which included construction of the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center and transformation of the estate house. Laumeier is on the hunt for Knode’s replacement; meanwhile, Stephanie Riven of the Riven Group will act as a consultant.

Knode, who started in 2009, also served as the Aronson Endowed Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art History at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she will complete her final class this month. In the release, board chair Ramsey Maune applauds Knode’s efforts to stabilize the organization after the national economic upheaval that began in 2008, and to establish new levels of professional practice in Laumeier’s programming and governance. Knode expresses pride at having been able to rebuild one of the nation’s great “legacy” sculpture parks, and in setting standards for future success. We wish her well in her next endeavors.

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by joan berkman Q: I’VE BEEN TRYING TO GET ON A COLLEAGUE’S CALENDAR

TO DISCUSS A NUMBER OF JOB-RELATED ISSUES IN A MORE CASUAL ENVIRONMENT, BUT HE SAYS HE USES HIS LUNCHTIME TO WORK OUT AND DOESN’T DO COFFEE. ANY THOUGHTS? —TIRED OF TRYING TO CATCH UP

A: If you’re not interested in putting on your warm-ups to join your

colleague for lunch, consider asking your exercise-conscious office mate about taking a 30-minute morning or afternoon break for a ‘walk and talk.’ The genius of this format is that it’s simple, costs nothing, and more important, there is mounting research that these types of walking meetings have physical and mental benefits. In fact, a recent study published in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease indicated that when participants engaged in moderate physical activity at work, they were less likely to miss work for health reasons. And, according to a 2014 Stanford University study, walking meetings also tend to spur greater creativity. It probably would be most effective to do a walk-and-talk in the fresh air in a nearby park, but the hallways can work as well. What’s important is that you make it clear—especially to the boss—that your walking meetings are work and you’re not sneaking off for a gossip session.

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A LITTLE HUMBLE PIE FOR THE HOLIDAYS …

Looking back over the past year, there have been a number of business faux pas which, in certain instances, have caused irreparable damage to individual and company reputations. One wonders what kind of leadership brought these various individual executives and companies to their knees. Leadership has been defined as the art of motivating others toward a common goal, as inspiring others and as being ever prepared to do so. It’s been said that as a leader you need to have a strong ego, but there is a fine line between a strong ego and a big ego that no one wants to work with or for. According to researchers, great leaders who have mastered the fundamentals and have had the confidence and the innate willingness to surround themselves with a high-quality dream team (and to give them credit when credit is due) are the most successful.

These kind of high-performance leaders understand the power of humility. They listen well, admit errors, promote collaboration, allow for full discussion and are willing to share the limelight. Not every leader has the ability or humility to do that. So what kind of leader are you? If you want a reality check, ask a trusted peer to give you some feedback about your leadership style. It might just be the best gift you receive this holiday season. In the meantime, the Velvet Hammer humbly wishes you and your colleagues a very happy and most productive new year.

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ALIVE helps families impacted by domestic abuse build safe, hopeful futures. Gifts of more than $100 to our Holiday Appeal are tax-credit eligible.

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Give a gift of $100 or more by Dec. 31 and receive a Missouri Food Pantry tax credit up to $2,500 for single filers and $5,000 for joint filers.

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WISH LIST

IN THIS SEASON OF GIVING, Town&Style has contacted local charities to ask what’s on their wish list. It’s

important to remember those who could use a helping hand during our season of joy and celebration. Why not add a few of these items to your shopping list to help make the holiday season a little brighter for others?

ALMOST HOME MISSION: To empower young moms to become

self-sufficient and create a better future for themselves and their children

ITEMS NEEDED: New or very gently used coats, hats and gloves for women and children

DROP LOCATION: 3200 S. Vincent Ave., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Thursday (appointment preferred)

CONTACT: Jordan McGirk, 314.771.4663, ext. 418

ANGELS’ ARMS MISSION: To provide and support loving homes for foster

children by keeping brothers and sisters together within a nurturing family until a forever home is found

ITEMS NEEDED: Laundry detergent, new twin sheets DROP LOCATION: 12128A Tesson Ferry Road, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays

CONTACT: Amber Odom, 314.842.8400

ARTISTS FOR A CAUSE INC. MISSION: To support artists who serve community needs; every program supports culture and addresses a critical need in our community

ITEMS NEEDED: Nonperishable, healthy food donations

for Dance for Food events in January; Pyle 1,600-watt PA loudspeaker and tripod stand for therapeutic arts services; Micro Grand digital piano for new office at the .ZACK Arts Incubator

DROP LOCATION: 3224 Locust St. CONTACT: 772.419.8778 or 917.662.7681

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ST. LOUIS MISSION: Nonprofit, all-volunteer service organization

whose members identify, develop, fund and implement ongoing philanthropic programs to serve specific needs of children and adults in the St. Louis community

ITEMS NEEDED: Children’s toys, baby clothing, diapers DROP LOCATION: 30 Henry Ave. in Ellisville; call ahead CONTACT: Caroline Westphal, 636.227.6200

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES MISSION: Adoption and social services agencies ITEMS NEEDED: Diapers for free monthly diaper drive for Mothers in Need

DROP LOCATION: 1300 Hampton Ave., Ste. 202, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

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BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE ST. LOUIS MISSION: Helps academically capable and motivated

children in need meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing homes, opportunities and education through college

ITEMS NEEDED: Backpacks, school supplies, tablets/Chromebooks DROP LOCATION: 8027 Elinor Ave. CONTACT: 314.776.9406

BUDDY FUND MISSION: To encourage and enable participation in organized sports as a healthy, character-building alternative to the destructive forces faced by kids who have limited parenting or who grow up in difficult neighborhoods

ITEMS NEEDED: Monetary donations; we work with three major sporting goods suppliers (Markwort, Rawlings and Riddell) to purchase new equipment, and monetary donations are doubled in value due to this.

EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES MISSION: To help children, youth and families move toward self-sufficiency by focusing on health, housing, education and employment

ITEMS NEEDED: Diapers; winter wear such as hats, gloves, scarves, coats; gift cards for Walmart, Target and grocery stores

DROP LOCATION: 110 N. Elm Ave., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday

CONTACT: Margaret Mahan, 314.918.3330, wishes@epworth.org

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER MISSION: To give abused kids a chance for a better life

by preventing and treating all forms of child abuse and neglect and by strengthening families through familycentered therapeutic, educational and support services

ITEMS NEEDED: Nail polish and manicure sets; fleece throw

DROP LOCATION: 2827 Clark Ave., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

blankets; men’s and women’s fragrance sets

CONTACT: Amy Bell, 314-615-2832, buddyfund.amy@gmail.com

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; pick-up available

Monday through Friday

CARDINAL RITTER SENIOR SERVICES MISSION: To serve senior adults with a continuum of services ITEMS NEEDED: Personal care products such as lotion, shaving cream, deodorant and shampoo; new blankets; socks and slippers

DROP LOCATION: 7609 Watson Road; pick-up available CONTACT: Amy Leipholtz, 314.447.6323

COAT-A-KID INC. MISSION: To provide new coats, hats and gloves to kids in the

St. Louis area with the only stipulation being that of true need.

ITEMS NEEDED: New coats, hats and gloves DROP LOCATION: Color-Art Integrated Interiors, 1325 N. Warson Road

CONTACT: Betsey Beckmann, 314.437.6464

DE LA SALLE INC. MISSION: Transforming children and our community through innovative education

DROP LOCATION: 3309 S. Kingshighway Blvd.,

CONTACT: Tina Nelson, 314.534.9350, ext. 162, tnelson@frcmo.org

FEED MY PEOPLE MISSION: To show God’s love and compassion to all His people, but particularly to His people in need

ITEMS NEEDED: Canned or boxed nonperishable food

items; new or gently used coats, hats, gloves and boots in children’s sizes; blankets

DROP LOCATION: 171 Kingston Drive, Monday through

Friday; 3295 Ottomeyer Road, Tuesday through Friday

CONTACT: Ted West, 314.631.4900, ext. 304; Mary Hettenhausen, 636.677.9885

GOD’S GREEN ACRE ASSOCIATION RANCH MISSION: To provide a safe place for girls 13 to 18 years

of age who would otherwise not have an opportunity to learn leadership, confidence and volunteerism while fulfilling their dream of caring for and riding horses in a family environment

ITEMS NEEDED: New or used pull-behind brush hog cutter;

ITEMS NEEDED: Backpacks, school sweatshirts, two-hour student MetroLink passes

new or used riding lawn mower; new or used general-use farm tractor

DROP LOCATION: 1106 N. Jefferson, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DROP LOCATION: 6588 Highway Y in Hillsboro;

Monday through Friday

pick-up available

CONTACT: Sherida Williams, 314.531.9820

CONTACT: Linda Sheets, 314.373.9573 (call or text)

KEEN ST. LOUIS MISSION: To empower youth with disabilities by providing free, non-competitive one-on-one programs of exercise, fitness and fun led by volunteer coaches

ITEMS NEEDED: Sports equipment such as basketballs, soccer

balls and baseball bats; swim toys such as inner tubes, noodles and beach balls

DROP LOCATION: 4970 Oakland Ave., select Sunday afternoons, by appointment only

CONTACT: Kristen Kremer, 314.496.9517, kpeters@keenstlouis.org

THE PINK ANGELS FOUNDATION MISSION: To provide unlimited resources to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer

ITEMS NEEDED: Funds for up to 10 breast cancer survivors

be courageous enough to be themselves, to build healthy relationships and to live an active lifestyle

ITEMS NEEDED: Coaches and 5K volunteers; projector for

use during coach training and community presentations; program supplies for 10 teams: 3,000 index cards, 140 manila envelopes, 140 paper plates, 40 balloons, 840 mailing labels

DROP LOCATION: 10 Pallardy Court in St. Charles,

8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

CONTACT: Monica Wohlberg, 314.440.1201, monicaw@letmerun.org

MARYGROVE MISSION: Provides mental health services to youth from

families below the poverty line who would otherwise possibly not have access to services

ITEMS NEEDED: Gift cards to clothing and shoe stores and AMC

Theatres; MP3 players; bath and body products for males and females

DROP LOCATION: 2705 Mullanphy Lane, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday

CONTACT: Laura Rau, 314.830.6286, lrau@mgstl.org

MINDSEYE RADIO

MISSION: To nurture, educate and inspire children and

families in a diverse and inclusive environment, promoting healthy development and a strong foundation for success

to take an all-expense paid trip to Breast Cancer Thrivers Cruise in April 2017 (cost is $309 each plus fees and taxes); five new, up-to-date laptops; partnership with a company to fulfill Christmas wish lists of five breast cancer survivors

ITEMS NEEDED: Underwear for children up to 5 years; adults’ and children’s toiletries; shoes for children up to 5 years

DROP LOCATION: Make arrangements for pickup CONTACT: 314.399.9152

Monday through Friday

LET ME RUN–ST. LOUIS MISSION: To inspire boys through the power of running to

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ROOM AT THE INN MISSION: To provide emergency shelter and a stabilizing support system to women and families in need

ITEMS NEEDED: Middle and high school girls’ and boys’

uniforms: white uniform tops, navy and khaki pants; underwear, socks, pajama bottoms and T-shirts for women, children, men; perfume- and dye-free laundry detergent

DROP LOCATION: 3415 Bridgeland Drive, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday

CONTACT: Melanie Matthew, 314.209.9198, ext. 110; Sharon Blount, ext. 114

ST. LOUIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MISSION: To provide hope and opportunity for high school

students in financial need through paid summer internships in professional settings, intensive employability training, year-round college prep, and ongoing peer and professional networking, and to build the St. Louis community by developing motivated and well-trained future employees

ITEMS NEEDED: Professional attire for males and females; transit tickets or cards; breakfast bars or snacks

DROP LOCATION: 4232 Forest Park Ave., Room 1027 CONTACT: Shanise Johnson, 314.371.7547

MISSION: To provide readings from local and national

DROP LOCATION: 2101 S. Jefferson Ave., 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CONTACT: Lee Poe, 314.333.7112

STRAY RESCUE OF ST. LOUIS MISSION: To lead the way toward making St. Louis a

compassionate city where every companion animal knows health, comfort and affection, and no stray is euthanized merely because he or she has been abandoned, abused or neglected

ITEMS NEEDED: Large crates or exercise pens; unscented laundry detergent; dog and cat treats and toys

DROP LOCATION: 2320 Pine St., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day CONTACT: Natalie, 314.771.6121, natalie@strayrescue.org

UNITED 4 CHILDREN MISSION: To improve the social, emotional, physical and educational well-being of our children by enriching the knowledge of families, teachers and caregivers

ITEMS NEEDED: Double computer monitors; new phones; Adobe software updates

DROP LOCATION: 12 N. Newstead Ave., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday; pick-up available

CONTACT: Vickie Robinson, 314.531.1412, ext. 64

WEBSTER CHILD CARE CENTER MISSION: To provide the best possible care and education

MISSION: To provide opportunities for self-sufficiency and dignity to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Care and education are offered in a warm, nurturing atmosphere where children are respected for their individuality by educated, welltrained staff who understand the needs and development of young children

including Time and St. Louis Post-Dispatch; office chairs; Apple TV/Amazon Fire Stick

ITEMS NEEDED: Women’s and men’s coats sizes XL-5X;

ITEMS NEEDED: Baby wipes; tissues; infant and

DROP LOCATION: 9541 Church Circle Drive in Belleville, Illinois,

DROP LOCATION: 800 N. Tucker Blvd., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DROP LOCATION: 624 Lohmann Forest Lane,

CONTACT: Jason Frazier, 618.394.6447

CONTACT: Katie Joseph, 314.802.1976,

CONTACT: Lisa Jones, 314.968.3189

publications through radio and Internet broadcasts to enable individuals in the blind and print-impaired community of metropolitan St. Louis stay connected and self-reliant

ITEMS NEEDED: Magazine and newspaper subscriptions

7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday

MISSION: ST. LOUIS MISSION: To empower people to transform their lives, families

ST. PATRICK CENTER

blankets; Axe body sets/cologne Monday through Friday

kjoseph@stpatrickcenter.org

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and neighborhoods. Affordable Christmas empowers families to provide for their children by inviting parents to purchase brand new items for their children at a very low cost

MISSION: To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet

ITEMS NEEDED: New toys and coats for children up to age 16 DROP LOCATION: Multiple locations, including 3108 N. Grand

personal care items; dry paper household items

Blvd., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

CONTACT: Elizabeth Roscano, 314.374.3129, liz@missionstl.org

human needs in His name without discrimination

ITEMS NEEDED: Canned whole meal goods with protein; DROP LOCATION: Local Salvation Army Corps or

1130 Hampton Ave., during normal business hours

CONTACT: Kimberly Beck, 314.646.3000

OPERATION FOOD SEARCH MISSION: To nourish and educate our neighbors in need to heal the hurt of hunger

ITEMS NEEDED: Nonperishable food items such as canned

proteins, fruits and vegetables, cereal; personal care items such as diapers, toilet paper, deodorant; kitchen supplies such as measuring cups, vegetable peelers, whisks, can openers

DROP LOCATION: 1644 Lotsie Blvd., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SLOW FOOD ST. LOUIS MISSION: Promoting good, clean, fair food ITEMS NEEDED: LCD projector; lightly used cookbooks;

preschool books

6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday

YWCA HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START MISSION: To eliminate racism and empower women.

Serves children up to age 5 from families at or below the federal poverty level with educational and developmental programs to enable them to enter kindergarten on a level playing field with more economically advantaged counterparts

ITEMS NEEDED: Infant diapers size 2-6; Pull-Up training

pants size 2T-5T; overnight training pants size large and XL, up to 125 lbs.; unscented baby wipes; Enfamil powdered infant formula

DROP LOCATION: 1911 Belt Way Drive CONTACT: Natalie Redmond, 314.427.4940, ext. 1044

printing services

DROP LOCATION: info@slowfoodstl.org; drop location varies by item

CONTACT: Kathleen Logan Smith, 314.229.3042

Monday through Friday

CONTACT: Derek May, 314-726-1293,

derek.may@operationfoodsearch.org

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electric, but it also is the first car I’ve driven with full autopilot.

I’ve been riding in cars since I was born. And I’ve been driving cars since I got my driver’s license at 16, but until I drove the P90D, I had never both driven and ridden in a car at the same time. We’re not yet at the point where you get in, type in an address, and the car takes you there, but the autopilot function of the Tesla is amazing, and I’m sure it’s a glimpse of things to come.

By using cameras, active sensors, GPS and high-resolution digital maps, Tesla computers use lane markers and radar to automatically keep you in your lane and a specified distance behind other cars. It senses what nearby cars do so you can easily go with the flow of traffic by pulling a lever and letting it take over. It’s most useful on the highway and in stop-and-go traffic, where it can keep you moving and stopping without your input. You can adjust the following distance or your speed if there’s no one ahead of you, and if you hit the turn indicator, it will change lanes for you when clear. It also parks itself. You have to steer to exit and turn, so it’s not for city driving. The car lets you know if you should control the wheel or if it hasn’t received input for a while. It’s a machine, and you still have to pay attention to your surroundings.

The Tesla Model S is a great-looking hatchback sedan with a trunk in the front and plenty of cargo room in back under the rear hatch. There’s even deep storage below the rear floor. In fact, there’s so much room in back that Tesla offers a rear-facing third-row seat for children that fits under the hatch. Front heated seats are comfortable and well bolstered, and rear seat room is good.

The rear seats folds 60/40 to create a very large cargo area. All vehicular controls are managed from a giant touch screen in the center of the dash that is easy to use. Because the car can connect to the internet, Tesla automatically downloads new or improved software to all models.

Having an electric motor, all the torque is available instantaneously unlike a gas engine, so acceleration is blindingly fast. In ‘ludicrous’ mode (yes, that’s how they refer to it), 0 to 60 miles per hour can be achieved in 2.8 seconds. Regenerative braking adds electricity back to the batteries and slows the car like a manual transmission. Despite its 4,600-plus pound weight (due to the heavy batteries), the Tesla handles well, in part to its all-wheel-drive. Range on the P90D is 294 miles, which means unless you’re traveling interestate, you don’t need to worry about running out of charge. Even so, Tesla has an extensive series of free superchargers across the country, which the navigation system will guide you to before you run out of juice, so ‘range anxiety’ should be a thing of the past. Even charging at home, the cost is minimal. To drive 50 miles is estimated to cost about $2 (probably less in St. Louis), which saves almost $4.50 off the cost of traveling the same distance using gasoline. To fully charge takes less than nine hours.

For someone like me who loves to drive, autopilot is a double-edged sword. I don’t like having the pleasure of driving taken away from me. But I can see the advantages: to make today’s cars safer, cleaner and more efficient. We are truly living in a brave, new automotive world.

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No matter the occasion, push the boundaries using this season’s fresh looks to enter the new year in style!

LBD WITH A POP

The staple for every woman’s wardrobe doesn’t have to be ho-hum. Add an unexpected pop of color and an accessory with some funk, and heads will turn.

Milly ‘Nina’ high/low dress, $435 from Mister Guy Women’s Valentino ‘Rockstud’ ankle strap pumps, $1,075 from Neiman Marcus Tasha crystal and feather stretch belt, $48 from Nordstrom Crystal starburst earrings, $15 from Shine Boutique Lace tights, model’s own

GETTING GRAPHIC

It’s all black and white here. This attention-grabber will make you stand out from the crowd.

Likely ‘Caldwell’ color block dress, $198 from Neiman Marcus Drop earrings, $15 from Shine Boutique Shoes and tights, model’s own

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VISION IN BLUE

This dress has it all—textured florals, dramatic cut-outs and just enough detail to keep things interesting.

Pair it with fun fur booties and watch it sizzle.

Self Portrait ‘Florence’ floral embroidered cutout dress, $480, Manolo Blahnik ‘Remola’ fur suede bootie, $1,775; both from Neiman Marcus Tights, model’s own

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STAR GAZING

Take cocktail attire to a new level with a midnight blue floral. From happy hour to the after-party, you’ll be the star of the night.

Roberto Cavalli Star Print dress, $1,190, Prada block heel pump, $670; both from Nordstrom Cuff, $36 from Shine Boutique Necklace, model’s own

LEATHER AND LACE

If you dare, rock it out in this sleek sheath. Lace-up sandals and a furry topper finish the look that screams you’re there to party.

Jimmy Choo ‘Hitch’ lace-up cage sandal, $995, Alice + Olivia ‘Penni’ faux leather lace dress, $485; both from Nordstrom Elizabeth and James ‘Eloise’ mini satchel, $395, Surell fox fur headband, $225; both from Neiman Marcus Rhinestone feather earrings, $30 from Shine Boutique

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No extra voltage is needed for this metallic jumpsuit. Its loose and leisurely style will leave you looking anything but laid-back.

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HAPP [HOUR

AFTER MAKING THE APPLE CIDER from last month’s issue, I

‘accidentally’ left a portion out in the garage before bottling during a hard freeze. Unfortunately (and fortunately), it partially froze and inspired the subject of this article. Of course, since distilling wine and apple cider is technically illegal without a license, I let it thaw (wink). Had I separated the ice out of the mixture, I would have created my own applejack.

APPLEJACK Developed in colonial New Jersey, it often was used as a currency of sorts and was made by leaving hard cider outside in the winter to freeze. After removing the ice, the alcohol content and flavors were concentrated in the liquid that remained. The uniquely American spirit’s name is derived from the traditional method of ‘jacking’ up the alcohol content through ‘freeze distilling.’ Modern versions use evaporative distillation and not the commercially illegal historical ‘jacking.’

EISBIER This is beer that has gone through the fractional freezing process.

It’s not to be confused with the cheap, highly marketed ‘ice beers’ that supplied many a fraternity party in the ‘90s. Lower ABV beers are frozen, and the ice is strained out to create higher ABV beers. A doppelbock that goes through this process is known as an Eisbock.

This style of beer was developed in Germany’s Kulmbach district.

Freeze distilling home-brewed beer is legal as long as certain guidelines are followed.

HOW IT WORKS: The traditional evaporative distilling of whisky, tequila and rum takes advantage of the differences in boiling points of alcohol and water. Freeze distilling uses a process known as fractional freezing, which uses the lower freezing point of alcohol (-173.2 degrees F) as opposed to that of water (32 degrees F) to separate the water from the alcohol. After freezing the liquid beer, wine or hard cider, the water content can be removed easily by straining out the solid ice and leaving the unfrozen liquid alcohol behind. The process is repeated at much lower temperatures to create higher proofs.

Using liquid nitrogen, dry ice and high-tech modern refrigeration techniques, a much higher ABV can be achieved. The advantage of this process is that flavor profiles are also concentrated and preserved; the disadvantage is that the harmful alcohol content is also concentrated, but it can be counteracted using chemical filtration devices.

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enjoying food—and has since she was a little girl baking at home with her mom, grandma and aunt. What began at a young age as a fun way to spend time with family and get creative with recipes has developed into a successful career, with those same two concepts at the core of everything.

Originally, Cunningham never saw her love of baking as anything more than a passion. “I was in sales and instead of buying holiday gifts for clients, I would bake for them,” she recalls. “That’s how it all started. My boss was extremely supportive and is actually still a good mentor of mine. When I was ready to quit and do it full time, I asked to use my client list as prospects.” She never expected what was to come.

“I started out just baking corporate gifts in a kitchen the Knights of Columbus let me use. I paid them back with my reject cookies,” she laughs. “I was still working full-time, and my mom and I would bake at night after I worked all day. Our first holiday season as Hollyberry Baking was in 1998, and I assembled gifts in my basement!” Her hard work paid off, and the operation continued to grow. In 2001, Cunningham was pregnant with twins and knew she needed to make a leap if she wanted to continue. She moved into her own space and changed the name to incorporate her latest venture: Hollyberry Catering. Today, event catering is the company’s biggest division, handling parties of all sizes, some up to 2,000 guests. “To be honest, I didn’t even go this far in my head,” she reflects. “I just thought it would be something fun to try. I went with my instincts and learned from there.”

As “chief juggler,” Cunningham says her job is to make sure her managers succeed and credits them for helping the company grow and flourish. “I now have approximately 45 full-time staff and lots of part-time positions, along with eight culinary chefs. I wouldn’t be this far without hiring such great people,” she says.

Her most recent venture is Nourish, a cafe and market in Warson Woods opened last year that offers sandwiches, soups, salads and more for people to grab and go or eat there. It also served as a way to get the community familiar with the brand

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“I often brought food home for dinner the chefs had made, but I realized not everyone had that luxury! Our meals are a way to take a break and nourish yourselves through food and family time.”

The subscription service serves 45 zip codes and offers three different ‘tracks’ on a six-week rotation, with seasonal recipes added in as well. “We all just brainstorm, and I often bring in family recipes for the chefs to play around with, and they create unique meals that come flash-frozen and are ready to be cooked in the oven in an hour or less.”

Cunningham often has her daughters, now 14, make an entree on her way home from work. “They’ve grown up in a culinary family and love to cook and bake,” she says. “With this, they get to ‘make’ dinner by themselves.” When they aren’t eating Nourish meals, the family enjoys trying new restaurants. “We’ve been doing a lot of ethnic food recently, like Vietnamese and Thai,” she says. “My husband loves Pueblo Solis. There are so many choices here; it’s inspiring.”

At the heart of it all is family. “If hosting for the holidays, take shortcuts and let people bring something—they want to contribute,” Cunningham says. “Some things, like making homemade rolls and using china, are just not worth it to me anymore. It’s all about spending time with my family; that’s the stuff you remember.”

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TO BE NAMED A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL is quite a distinction. The U.S.

Department of Education designation goes well beyond academic performance to look at other criteria for excellence: overall culture, curriculum and instructional practices, family engagement, and achievement across racial and academic groups.

Central Christian School is one of 50 private schools nationwide to receive the award this year and wears its ribbon proudly.

Jennifer Whitmer, director of assessment, says she believes the Gospel-centered community was honored in part because of consistently high test scores across a diverse population and an admissions policy that emphasizes the ‘right fit’ of the whole child over specific academic achievement. “We want to know we can serve our children well,” Whitmer says, “and we strive to honor each child in our instructional practice.”

Consequently, lessons are designed to appeal not just to multiple intellects, but also to different personality types. Through Multiple Intelligence testing in third grade and by administering the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to fourth-graders, the school is able to gain insight into what motivates a student to learn and how best to teach them. “We try to find out what’s going on inside our students’ minds, and what the most effective teaching methods will be,” explains Dana Scheidt, director of curriculum and instruction. “What does an introvert or extrovert need, for example, and how do we help each child organize his/her thinking best for learning?”

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“At Central Christian, we strive to teach children to understand themselves and their uniqueness, while simultaneously seeking to understand the perspectives and needs of the ‘other’ in the classroom, neighborhood, city and world.”

Eighty-five different churches are represented in the student body, and to be admitted, a child must have at least one parent who is a professed Christian. The school takes a biblical world view, examining enduring Christian truths wherever they are revealed. These tenets, explains Scheidt, are then echoed across the curriculum. A study of the American Revolution in history class, for example, will prompt discussions of self-serving priorities and conflict resolution in other disciplines, she says. “Life is not fractured into separate subjects as we interact with society. Our curriculum simulates the complexity of real life; therefore, unit themes are studied holistically, and instruction and assessment practices are based in real-world application,” she notes.

Scheidt concludes by saying that Central Christian begins with the end in mind: a clear picture of the kind of graduate it hopes to produce. “Our young people have an others-centered mentality,” she says. “They are well-rounded problem-solvers who aren’t afraid of being in the world.”

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[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE

Prime steakhouse with a retro vibe

THE CHEF

Tyler Layton

THE PRICES

$6-$17 starters $26-$49 steaks $19-$55 entrees

THE FAVORITES

Batter Dipped Lobster Tail, Aged Prime Rib, Batter Dipped Prawns

SET NEAR A MODERN-DAY MAZE OF HIGHWAYS in

Sunset Hills, the new Twisted Tree is a throwback to the old-style steakhouse. We noticed the anomaly instantly.

It’s located in front of a Holiday Inn, but serves premium steaks; the decor is somewhat homey, but the service is highly polished. Don’t be fooled: this place offers darn good food at equally good prices.

Built on the site of the old Viking Lodge and Restaurant, it’s a joint venture between the Syberg folks (of Helen Fitzgerald’s) and restaurateur Al Abbadessa and son Michael of Pear Tree (a onetime spot in Macon County, Missouri, known for excellent food). Several of the specialties—and some of the customs—have been carried over here.

The family-style salad served with main courses is one example. A bowl of fresh greens, red onions and cucumbers is placed on the table, along with the old-

style stainless dressing dish that turns so you can help yourself to French or house dressing (sweet, creamy onion), and to crumbled bleu cheese. There’s also ‘garlic croutons,’ which diners of a certain age will remember as oil-infused crunchers widely served with Italian salads.

Do not pass up the Batter Dipped Prawns here; they come as a starter ($10) or a dinner ($24). The battering is excellent, a kind of light, deliciously crisped tempura.

It comes on the lobster tail as well. Ten bucks for two prawns may seem high, but the crustaceans are large and worth it.

Steak is king here, and they are very proud of their aging process. Our server (every single employee who waited on us was top-notch) explained that the meats come from Iowa purveyor Creekstone and are houseaged. My Roasted Aged Prime Rib ($26 for 6 oz.) was superb: great flavor, done correctly and not overly fatty.

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PRIME RIB Refers to a cut of beef from the rib section and will include both the ‘eye’ of the rib and

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the outer, fat-marbled muscle known as the ‘lip.’ It is not necessarily prime grade meat, though.

RED SNAPPER The northern red snapper is native to the western Atlantic Ocean and inhabits reef environments. It is among the fish most widely misrepresented on menus (i.e., lesser fish are served in its stead).

[ aftertaste ] » I’ve just added Twisted Tree as one of my favorites. The bar atmosphere is casual and

comfortable, and the fried onion rings and lobster are the best. Mainly, the service is amazing and the owners are always there to welcome and help you, kind of like the days at Busch’s Grove.

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There is a guide on the menu to help you determine how to order your meat. Entrees also come with a choice of side, which can be anything from deep-fried potatoes with onions to grilled asparagus. You also get a ‘bag’ of hot bread, a nice touch that translates to a small paper bag with a warm mini French loaf.

Of course there are other foods besides steak: a couple of chicken dishes, sole and salmon, and some specials on a chalkboard displayed on the wall. Our Red Snapper ($32) was excellent, served on a bed of smoky mashed cauliflower made with ‘pinot grigio butter.’ The fish was fresh and well-seasoned with herbs.

Another don’t-miss dish, which can be added to any entree for $20, is the Batter Dipped Lobster Tail. It’s a good size, about 6 oz., all meat and delicious crust. It comes with melted butter and is the stuff of dreams.

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THE GATESWORTH’S BREAKFAST WITH SANTA was bound to throw at least some children for a

loop. Like Adelaide—resident Dr. Robert (Bob) Thach’s 4 1/2-year-old granddaughter—who believes old St. Nick is purely nocturnal. He only comes out at night. But because this is The Gatesworth, where holidays are celebrated in style, he made an exception and showed up, just this once, to hear firsthand what is on, in the words of her grandfather, her “much-too-long Christmas list.”

And Adelaide is in for more treats. “It’s all about our residents being able to continue to do the things they loved when they lived at home,” says program director Kathy Davis, who has conceived and organized the retirement community’s programs for the past 16 years.

A more recent addition to the lineup of holiday festivities is the Winter Carnival, now in its fourth year and billed as “the event for the child in all of us.” This year, as well as the usual swirl of balloons and clowns and music, a tumbling/juggling performance was featured by Circus Harmony/ City Museum duo Chauncey and Zak. Davis delights in her party planning, in the “holiday magic” she says she always tries to sprinkle into things. “You should see the guests’ faces,” she says, thinking back to the merriment of last year when adults and children alike were dazzled by acrobats and magic tricks. “I want to plan things that evoke warm, happy memories. It’s so important, especially for people who don’t have family.”

Thach says The Gatesworth’s emphasis on family has been a blessing since his wife passed away last year, one year after the couple moved to the retirement community. “Being here is ideal for many reasons,” he says, explaining that Parkinson’s has limited his mobility and he no longer can walk very far. Thach has three children, all raised in University City a few blocks from Wash. U., where he worked as a biochemist.

Davis says Adelaide clearly takes after her grandfather where brains are concerned, and Thach admits that the little girl does have her own way of viewing the world. A recent trip to the zoo has sparked an interest in penguins, which Adelaide says aren’t birds (because they can’t fly), but aliens from Pluto (because it’s the coldest planet). “It makes sense, I suppose,” Thach says.

Davis adds, “She is the most enchanting child. As sharp as a whip, delighting in everything.”

Indeed, Davis says it’s the residents’ grandchildren and great-grandchildren who light up the holidays almost more than the events themselves. “At holiday time, you can be a little blue if you’ve outlived a spouse or never had children,” Davis explains. “But the minute a child walks through those doors, it changes everything.”

THE GATESWORTH OFFERS A WEALTH OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS TO HOST FRIENDS AND FAMILY ON ITS CAMPUS DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND YEAR-ROUND. PICTURED ON THE COVER: GATESWORTH RESIDENT DR. ROBERT (BOB) THACH WITH GRANDDAUGHTER ADELAIDE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.993.0111 OR VISIT THEGATESWORTH.COM. COVER DESIGN BY TOKY BRANDING + DESIGN

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TIME TO GIVE BACK

BY M EG A N O RTIZ In a home created for children who need a safe place to stay, Nancy Lehtman has found where she belongs. Children show up at Saint Louis Crisis Nursery for 24- to 48-hour visits in need of attention and love. Lehtman has more than enough to give.

After 34 years running her own clothing store, Distinctions, Lehtman is retired and giving back. “We all get wrapped up in our own worlds, and it’s easy not to think about the part of the community that is truly disadvantaged,” she says. “But I think everyone should give back. It’s how I was raised. This has opened up a whole new chapter of my life.”

Lehtman joins a large number of retirees volunteering throughout the St. Louis area at various nonprofits, food pantries, medical centers and schools. While some seniors continue along the same lines of what they did professionally, others veer off

into much different directions. Dr. Bob Hill has done a little of both.

Hill, who spent 42 years as a doctor, volunteers at Casa de Salud, a medical clinic on Chouteau Avenue, to offer care to uninsured and underinsured patients, primarily immigrants and refugees. He also spends most every week volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis as part of the Wednesday Crew, a group of 15 to 20 retired men who work on houses. “At Habitat, there’s a very broad range of prior occupations, ranging from the guy who was working a construction trade to those who worked for Pfizer, Busch and Ralston,” Hill says. “The people have all kinds of interests, as well as other volunteer work. Lunchtimes are fun. We sit around for 30 minutes and shoot the breeze, talking about politics or anything we want.”

The men all have one common connection, though—a desire to give back in their community. “I don’t think you go from working 12 to 14 hours a day in your professional career to just shutting it off in retirement,” Hill says. “It doesn’t happen. When I retired, I went on a two-week vacation, the longest vacation I had taken in 20 years!

When I got back, I was ready for something to do.”

For Lehtman, Crisis Nursery is even affording her the opportunity to do something that had always interested her. She studied elementary and early childhood education in college. “I used it a little but then got involved in the store and fashion,” Lehtman says. “Now, I get to use it and give back. I love volunteering because I absolutely love interacting with children. And at Crisis Nursery, they want you to interact. Mainly just to love the kids.”

Hill and Lehtman suggest people find volunteering

opportunities by talking with friends or looking online.

Almost all volunteer work requires a lot of paperwork, and sometimes even drug tests. Hill says it took a year before he got the proper credentials for Casa de Salud. It took months for Lehtman to be cleared to volunteer at Crisis Nursery.

Despite the preliminary work, they both say the rewards of helping others are worth it. “I figured it would be a waste of 40 years of training experience to not do volunteer work in the medical field,” says Hill. “But I also wanted to do something other than that. Habitat is a whole different set of skills. Even though I knew some plumbing and carpentry before, I’ve learned a number of things through my service.”

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Nancy McClure, owner of CarePatrol of Greater Saint Louis, is excited to be celebrating one year in business. She has helped 14 families find communities for themselves and their loved ones and is currently helping several others find safe communities to fit their needs. Nancy is looking forward to helping even more families in 2017 and beyond.

CarePatrol provides a free community service to help families find assisted living, independent living, memory care and in-home care options. Families and seniors receive personal attention from a local Certified Senior Advisor, either on the phone or face-to-face, who gathers pertinent information to make a referral that best matches the needs of the senior. To ensure quality, CarePatrol tries to visit each community before suggesting it. Every family receives information about a small, handpicked number of communities rather than just a random list. We accompany clients on tours to our recommended communities and review the care and violation history of each.

CarePatrol exists to provide the safest care options for seniors across America.

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Also in Theaters: • Jackie • The Bounce Back • Office Christmas Party

St. Charles Christmas Traditions Main Street | Free historicstcharles.com

Saint Louis Ballet: The Nutcracker Touhill Performing Arts Center $25+ | 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. | touhill.org

Science Storytime Saint Louis Science Center Free | 10:15 a.m. | slsc.org

Winter Voice Concert COCA | $6-10 | 5-7 p.m. cocastl.org

12/15

Book Signing: Marbled, Swirled and Layered Left Bank Books Free with book purchase 7-8:30 p.m. | left-bank.com

Campfire Workshop Central Library | Free 2-5 p.m. | slpl.com

12/18

The Gateway Dirt Nationals America’s Center | $40+ gatewaydirt.com

Breakfast with Santa Chase Park Plaza | $29 adults, $16 ages 5-12, free for children under 5 9-11 a.m. | chaseparkplaza.com

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Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular The Family Arena | $28+ 7:30 p.m. | familyarena.com

Rosenberg Film Series: District 9 Holocaust Museum | Free 1-4 p.m. | hmlc.org

12/16

Kids’ Book Club Pottery Barn Kids at Plaza Frontenac | Free | 11 a.m. potterybarnkids.com

12/16

Stargazing Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance Free | Dusk | asemonline.org

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Family Night with Fred Bird Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar | Free | 5-10 p.m. stlballparkvillage.com

12/22

St. Louis Symphony Mercy Holiday Celebration Powell Hall | $30+ 2 & 7 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. stlsymphony.org

Bach Society of Saint Louis: Christmas Candlelight Concert Powell Hall | $30-75 | 7:30-10 p.m. bachsociety.org

12/17

Meet Me in St. Louis?

Missouri History Museum Free | 11:30 a.m. | mohistory.org

THEATER

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Now on DVD: • Kicks • The Perfect Weapon • The Remains

Manchester by the Sea is a story about ultimately gaining from family loss. Lee Chandler, a Boston-area handyman played by Casey Affleck, suffers a series of tragedies culminating in the loss of his brother. He nearly allows the resulting grief to finish him off, but realizes he has to stay afloat for the sake of his brother’s young son.

I appreciated the interesting contrast between the characters’ deep emotional turmoil and the tranquility of sleepy wintertime Massachusetts. Affleck is convincing as a man trying to keep his head above water in the wake of personal tragedy. Lucas Hedges plays his nephew Patrick, an angry and self-centered teenager who eventually softens toward Lee when he realizes his uncle has been through hell, too. Kyle Chandler and Michelle Williams portray Lee’s brother and ex-wife; Matthew Broderick makes an appearance as the fiancé of Patrick’s mother.

If you don’t care for films that intersperse lots of flashbacks with present-day scenes, this one may not be for you, but I found it easy enough to follow once I figured out all the characters and their roles.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes. It has an important message about seeing past your own hurts to try and understand those of others.—J.J. VIEWED AT LANDMARK PLAZA FRONTENAC THEATER

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Holiday Music Festival Whole Foods Market in Town & Country | Free | 1 & 4:15 p.m. wholefoodsmarket.com

Opening Friday: • A Kind of Murder • Collateral Beauty • Solace

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Frostbite Series Stay active this winter with the Saint Louis Track Club’s annual race series on Saturdays. Challenge yourself to run all five weekends, or just choose one.

Forest Park Visitors Center | $15+ | 8:30 a.m. | stlouistrackclub.com

12/17

Window Walk The Central West End hosts its annual winter festival with street entertainment, kids activities, discounts at local businesses, and seasonal snacks like kettle corn, s’mores and roasted chestnuts.

Central West End | Free | 1 p.m. | cwescene.com

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12 Bars of Charity Join the largest pub crawl in downtown St. Louis to raise money for local charities. Participants receive half-priced drink specials at all 12 participating bars, as well as a sweatshirt and shuttle pass for the night.

Begin at any of the 12 bars | $30 | 6 p.m.

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12/18

Chanukah: Festival of Lights Celebrate Chanukah with traditional music and dancing, a menorah-lighting ceremony, and celebratory merchandise provided by local vendors and the Garden Gate Shop.

Missouri Botanical Garden | $4 adults, free for children 12 & under 12-4 p.m. | missouribotanicalgarden.org

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If so, this person could qualify for a clinical research study being conducted by St. Louis Clinical Trials. To qualify for this study, the individual should also be at least 50 years old and have a caregiver or person who can assist with the study’s medication.

Those who qualify for this study may be compensated for their time and travel.

To learn more, call St. Louis Clinical Trials at 314.802.8822 or visit joinaresearchstudy.com.

THE USUAL STRESSES OF HAVING A BABY are challenging enough without the added worry of a high-risk pregnancy. That is why so many women turn to SLUCare Physician Group’s MaternalFetal Medicine team.

“We receive patients from all over the area, including southern Illinois,” says Dr. Dorothea Mostello, SLUCare obstetrician/gynecologist at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital and part of the team.

There are many reasons for a pregnancy to be termed ‘high-risk.’ Each mother’s age and health form a unique set of needs, Mostello says, so a network of highly trained care providers is required, helping to ensure safe deliveries and healthy mothers.

Common high-risk factors include preeclampsia (a life-threatening condition involving high blood pressure and organ damage), premature labor, maternal and gestational diabetes, mothers with addiction disorders, multiple births, abnormal bleeding and fetal problems, says Mostello.

Nicole and John Bute of Lebanon, Illinois, credit the SLUCare team with helping them become parents after a decade of frustration. Nicole’s pregnancy with twins Aibhlinn and Abigail came with several high-risk challenges—she was older than 35, she’d experienced bleeding, the structure of her cervix was failing, and she had placenta previa, a condition in which the placenta breaks away from the uterus. Nicole was admitted to SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital twice as a result of her complications; her care included a cervical cerclage procedure to keep labor from beginning too early. She then was put on bed rest at home until the twins were born at the hospital at 25 weeks.

“I don’t think you typically find all my complications together in one case, but the SLUCare team did a great job of keeping us calm and informed,” Nicole notes. She says she appreciated the attentive care and high level of communication shown by Mostello and the other maternal-fetal team members. “The doctors knew all my history, and were very easy to work with,” she says.

“That’s important when you’re feeling panicked about your babies. Without SLUCare’s help, I don’t think our daughters would be here with us.” Nicole is expecting again, in fact, and says she has returned to the SLUCare team.

Mostello says the uncertainty of a high-risk pregnancy is often the most difficult hurdle for the mother, especially if it’s not clear when delivery might happen. “Our nurses are very good at helping patients get through it one day at a time,” she says. There are craft programs and other activities to help moms pass their time in the hospital, and families can hold baby showers in a conference room there if needed.

Mostello says the goal is to monitor each situation carefully, and keep the pregnancy as close to full term as possible for the health of both the mother and baby. “Our nurses often write motivational messages on the patient-room white boards,” she says. “They say things like, ‘Stay pregnant!’”

THE SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP’S MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE TEAM PROVIDES SPECIALIZED CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH HIGH-RISK PREGNANCIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.977.4123 OR VISIT WWW.SLUCARE.EDU/SAVINGBABIES. COVER DESIGN BY JON FOGEL | COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP

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RECOVERING FROM PREGNANCY

BY RICK STOFF

Childbirth is certainly one of the most joyful times in a mother’s life, but it is also one of the most stressful.

Hormones are haywire, and her body is barely recognizable. She is juggling the needs of a sometimes demanding infant, along with those of her own (and her other family members). Add to all that the tendency for moms to be considerably older these days, and you’ve got a much more complicated picture than during the era of June Cleaver.

SCHEDULED VS. NATURAL CHILDBIRTH

Opinions differ on how to approach the due date. Do you want to schedule labor, a concept not dreamed of just one generation ago, or do you want to carry to ‘natural term,’ allowing your body to declare when it’s time to deliver your baby? What do the experts say?

TIMING IS EVERYTHING “Over the past 10 to 15 years, there definitely has been an increase in patients requesting an induced delivery or Cesarean section,” says Dr. Kent Snowden, a doctor at Saint Louis Associates in OB/GYN on the Mercy Hospital campus in Creve Coeur.

The reasons for scheduled delivery vary widely. “There are medical indications for us to intervene sooner—such as preeclampsia, a variant of hypertension, or if a woman’s membranes rupture early,” says Dr. Gil Gross, SLUCare ob/gyn at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital and director of maternal-fetal medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. But there are also optional situations, he says. “Many women have discomforts toward the end of pregnancy, or sometimes there are social reasons for scheduling a delivery: a partner’s travel or work schedule or the availability of their support system.”

The big question is, should a woman wait for nature to take its course? “Babies do as well whether you induce them after 39 weeks (of gestation) or they come naturally,” Snowden says. “But I will tell patients requesting an elective delivery that they are going to have a longer time in the hospital if their cervix is not ready and we have to use medications.”

DUE DATE DILEMMA “One of the big risks of scheduled delivery is delivering a baby that is potentially not ready,” Gross notes. “Sometimes this happens when there is uncertainty about a due date. Less than 5 percent of women will labor or deliver on their due dates. A term human pregnancy has a fairly wide time span, roughly 37 to 42 weeks.”

Several years ago the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists adopted a policy advising against elective deliveries before the 39th week, Snowden says. “Before that, patients could get to 36 or 37 weeks and say, ‘Gosh, I’m so uncomfortable, can’t you induce labor?’” Research has shown that babies electively delivered earlier than 39 weeks face increased health issues, he says. “There is an increase in neonatal intensive care use, higher chances of hospital readmission and more sick visits to the pediatrician’s office and emergency room.”

WHAT ABOUT MOM? “A scheduled delivery implies what is called an induction,” Gross says. “An outside source is going to assist the woman to go into labor. We have medications that can cause contractions. Sometimes the cervix may not be ready for labor, and we may have to use other medications.”

Induced delivery, however, may place mom on a longer road to delivery. “If a woman is not already in labor and requires these interventions, her course is likely going to be much longer than for a woman who is spontaneously laboring,” Gross says.

Snowden agrees. “If the cervix isn’t ready, they are in for a long time in labor and delivery, maybe 24 to 36 hours after admission.” Routinely inducing labor when babies reach their 39th week of development is being considered as a standard protocol, Snowden says.

“The advantage is that the baby is going to be smaller. The baby gains about half a pound a week, so it is going to be an easier vaginal delivery,” he says. “That decreases the chances of needing a C-section, the incidence of stillbirth and other complications. It wouldn’t surprise me if they end up saying we should deliver every baby at 39 weeks.”

Yes, pregnancy is hard on the body, but today’s relatively active women tend to bounce back pretty quickly. See what the experts say on giving yourself enough time to heal, but also permission to return to ‘normalcy.’

THE BIOLOGY “Pregnancy puts a lot of strain on a woman,” says Dr. Jodie Rai, an ob/gyn at Women’s Healthcare Consultants of St. Louis on the campus of Missouri Baptist Medical Center. “There are anatomical changes that result from the growing size of the abdomen. Muscles are stretched, and a lot of strain is put on the pelvis floor, which supports many of the organs,” she says. “There is strain on the lower back and posture changes—the shoulders are thrown back and the belly is thrown forward. There are changes in breathing as the size of the uterus pushes up on the lungs.”

Another physiologic response—release of the hormone relaxin— alters the body’s structure, says Gregory Kleinschmidt, a chiropractor at WellBody Acupuncture and Chiropractic Clinic. “Relaxin is systemic.

It affects mostly the ligaments affected by pregnancy in the pelvis, thigh joints and the pubic symphysis (the joint between the left and right pubic bones),” he explains. “Once you have delivered a baby, your pelvis is not as stable as before it gave birth. Often there is a feeling of imbalance.”

REST, BUT NOT TOO MUCH “After the baby is born, the body can recover quite quickly,” Rai says. “It depends on how physically fit the woman is. Things start to return to normal within a few days. We encourage women to return to physical activities almost immediately. Activity reduces the risk of immediate problems such as pneumonia and blood clots.”

Exercise should begin when the woman feels like she is ready, adds Kleinschmidt. “Movement truly is medicine—it inhibits pain, helps you feel better and can help you come out of any post-partum depression a little bit quicker.”

Rai suggests starting with brisk walking and riding a stationary bicycle—but no running or strenuous exercise until the baby is 6 weeks old. Take it easy on the abdominal and back muscles at first, she says.

Women who delivered through a C-section are advised to delay strenuous exercise until six to eight weeks after delivery. “We want to minimize the risk of injury to the abdominal muscles, the lower back and the pelvic floor,” she explains.

On the other hand, she says, “I encourage them to start kegel exercises right away to make the muscles of the pelvic floor stronger.” For women who are breastfeeding, “I tell them to nurse before they exercise to make the exercise more comfortable. And make sure they wear a supportive bra.”

As for weight loss, Rai tells patients to lose no more than one pound every two weeks. “If women lose weight too fast while they are breastfeeding, it can affect the quantity and quality of their breast milk,” she says.

BOUNCING BACK “There are increased nutritional requirements for a woman after a baby is born, especially if she is breastfeeding,” Rai says. It’s important to get enough iron. I tell patients to continue their prenatal vitamins and that the best source of iron is meat.”

Vitamin C assists iron absorption. Postdelivery women also need protein —dairy products, eggs and meat. Added calcium can come in nutritional supplements and dairy products. “For women who are vegetarian or vegan, I look at their diet and figure out ways we can work with them,” Rai says.

She does not offer an opinion on placenta capsules, which are created by dehydrating and grinding the woman’s placenta following birth. “There is no medical evidence that ingesting the placenta increases one’s energy or reduces the risk of postpartum depression.”

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[PARENT TRAP RAISING GENEROUS KIDS by dr. tim jordan I HAVE OFTEN HEARD KIDS

today described as overindulged, spoiled, soft and unmotivated.

There is some truth to these judgments, but the finger of blame belongs squarely on us, the parents. Parents are way too focused on their children being special and ‘the best’ at whatever they are involved in. Praising children for every little thing they do certainly hasn’t helped, either. Kids need the following two important skills for long-term success and happiness.

1 | INTRINSIC MOTIVATION: When a 4-year-old runs up to you and asks, “What do you think of my colored picture?” our typical response sounds something like this: “Oh, it’s so beautiful! You are the best artist; let’s put it on the fridge so everybody can see it.” What I’d like to hear parents say is this: “What do you think about your picture?” Then listen to what your child has to say and just mirror that back. She is liable to say something like, “I like it because I used funny colors for her face, and I used all of my favorite colors.”

Reflecting their words back helps them to internalize the good feelings they have about their artwork. This is her intrinsic motivation, and she will always have these feelings to draw upon when you’re not there to pump her up. Your son or daughter also will be less vulnerable to what other people think about them and their work. Too many teens leave home never having had anyone ask them, “What do you think about your work, your performance or your passions?”

2 | GENEROSITY: Kids who are praised for their character when they share with others are subsequently more generous than kids who are praised for their behavior. In other words, it’s best to say the following to a child who is being a good sharer: “You are the kind of person who likes to help others; you really are a kind person.” That, as opposed to this kind of praise: “It was good that you shared your candy with your brother.”

The first praise acknowledges character and helps kids to internalize that they are a moral person. The effects of this recognition are strongest around ages 8 to 10 years, when they are beginning to formulate identity. Research also has shown that it’s more powerful to use nouns: “You are a great helper.” is preferable to, “Thanks for your help.” “Please don’t be a cheater.” is better than, “Don’t cheat.”

Notice that in both areas I have turned things back to the kids. We don’t want children constantly looking to us for approval, rewards for good behavior and pats on the back. They need to turn inward for their motivation and to know what’s right for them. Kids should be doing the right thing not for a reward or to please others, but instead because they know in their hearts that it’s the right thing. That is the only way they will grow into happy and morally grounded adults.

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

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PREGNANCY AS YOU AGE

It’s great that couples who have put off childrearing until later in life can now experience the joys of parenthood, but older parents come with their own set of special considerations and risks.

UNDERSTAND THE RISKS "Last night I delivered a baby to a 42-yearold, her first," says Dr. David L. Weinstein, an ob/gyn at Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. A few decades ago that would have been considered a miracle.

Nowadays, it barely raises eyebrows.

Getting pregnant after 35 tends to be harder, and the miscarriage rate is slightly higher.

But older pregnancies increase health risks for the baby and the mom, says Dr. Shilpa Babbar, a SLUCare ob/gyn at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. "The definition of advanced maternal age is 35 or greater,” she says. “The most common concern is for genetic or chromosomal abnormalities affecting the baby. Also, older women are at a higher risk of medical conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes that can complicate a pregnancy."

Weinstein adds that getting pregnant after 35 tends to be harder, and the miscarriage rate is slightly higher.

TRENDING: OLDER MOMS (AND DADS) Birth rates for women in their 20s have declined since 2000, while rates for women over 30 have increased, according to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In 2000, the birth rate for 25- to 29-year-old women was 113.5 per 1,000 women. In 2014, the rate fell to 105.8. Over the same years, the rate for women age 30 to 34 increased from 91.2 per 1,000 women to 100.8; for women age 35 to 39, it went from 39.7 per 1,000 women to 51.0; and for women age 40 to 44, from 8.0 per 1,000 women to 10.6. The rate for women age 45 to 49 grew slightly, from 0.5 to 0.8.

Aging eggs—women don’t produce new eggs, but are born with them—are more prone to chromosomal abnormalities, Weinstein says. “The increased risk is a continuum that curves up steeply toward the end. We now have a noninvasive, simple blood test that can tell you in the first trimester if the baby has Down syndrome or chromosomal abnormalities called trisomies.”

The risk of Down syndrome increases through the later years of fertility, he says, from 1 in 952 pregnancies when the mother is 30 years old to 1 in 250 at age 35, 1 in 69 at age 40 and 1 in 19 at age 45. Until the last decade, prenatal chromosomal testing required amniocentesis, a needle placed in the amniotic sac to remove fluid, Weinstein explains. Plus, the invasive procedure could not be performed until the second trimester.

Male age also may be a factor, says Babbar. “Older paternal age has been associated with some risks but further studies are still needed to confirm those findings,” she says.

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by p. allen smith photos by jane colclasure & mark fonville

bringing the green indoors

AS WINTER FINALLY ARRIVES, WE MAY FIND OURSELVES LONGING FOR THE GREENER

grass of spring and summer. And though it may be a while before those verdant days return, we can rely on evergreen standbys to save the day. Evergreens provide a green canvas that’s as beautiful in November as it is in May. And hardy evergreens are easy to incorporate into your holiday decor to brighten up those dreary winter days.

This holiday season, don’t stop with a wreath on the door; bring other lovely green decorations into your home with garlands, tablescapes and anything you can dream up! Try the ideas below, or use them as inspiration for your own evergreen decor scheme. If you’d like to see the beauty of evergreen inside the home, make plans to visit my Moss Mountain Farm in Little Rock for a holiday tour!

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Looking ahead to the Christmas season, sprigs of cypress, small clippings of holly berries and greenery, or a snippet of boxwood can make a pretty addition to your holiday packages. If you have pets indoors, just be sure to keep the holly out of their reach.

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Mantel Magic

Rather than heading to the store to purchase a garland for your mantel, use clippings from the evergreens in your landscape.

Magnolia branches, which can be wired together, are a popular Southern take on this idea; however, cedar, fir and juniper clippings can create an equally beautiful statement.

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No need to call the florist for your next dinner party. Shop your garden for greenery that can be clipped and bunched together in vases of any size. For a different take, snip longer branches and create a runner down the center of your table.

P. ALLEN SMITH, HOST OF TWO PUBLIC TELEVISION PROGRAMS, IS AN AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER AND GARDENING EXPERT. HE IS THE AUTHOR OF SEVERAL BOOKS, INCLUDING SEASONAL RECIPES FROM THE GARDEN.

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[DESIGN on my mind by alan e. brainerd

i’m seeing red!

The next time you want to paint a room red or get a fabulous red fabric, think of the meaning that color has held throughout history.

This vibrant hue can be traced back at least to the late Stone Age. Wall paintings were discovered in an archeological site off the coast of South Africa with a red hue made by grinding ochre. In fact, plants were used in most early color, and some are still used today. In ancient times, the roots of the madder plant could be made into a dye that had widespread use in Europe, Africa and Asia. It was used for many years until other plant and insect sources were discovered to yield red.

Interestingly, color has always been assigned meaning by different cultures. The ancient Egyptians related it to life, health and victory. The flip side was related to heat, burning and the evils of hell.

Red also had its place in the makeup world from early times. Helena Rubenstein and Coco Chanel were not the first to use red in cosmetics; the ingenious Egyptians reddened their cheeks and lips with ochre and used the henna plant to redden hair.

The ancient Chinese, too, revered red. Going back to the Yangshao period (5000-3000 B.C.), red and black were used for pottery decoration. It was discovered later in the Han dynasty (200 B.C. to 200 A.D.) that by heating a lead white pigment, they could make a red pigment that they named ch-ien tan. The Chinese believed the world was the compilation of five elements: metal, wood, water, fire and earth. Each was assigned a color and, of course, fire was red.

The Silk Road introduced their wares to a broader audience and made widespread their use of red. Silk, pottery, jewelry and textiles began to flood the commerce market.

TIMELESS: JOYFUL JADE

Early American Indians made a red dye from the cochineal insect. Early textiles in Peru also have been discovered to use this form of dye.

The ancient Greek and Minoan people used red to decorate palaces, as well as other decorative items of their culture. But it was the Romans who really took the color to the next level when they used it for religious and royal symbolism. From gladiators to the Pope’s shoes, red became a symbol of force and power. When Rome fell, the Byzantines took up the red banner for their emperors.

Eventually, merchants and townspeople began wearing red, at first for festivals and then as a sign of success.

The Renaissance used red in paintings to draw the viewer in. The Venetian artist Titian used it most masterfully in his process of layering and mixing it with a semi-transparent glaze to give it a depth not previously seen in the art world.

Luminosity at its finest!

DESIGN REDUX it’s makeover time!

Soon the holiday decorations will come down, and the house will look bare. It brings to mind the idea of a new year and a new look. Non-professional decorating mortals are probably unaware that nearly every furniture, accessory and fabric line introduces new products at least twice a year at markets. The number of products to choose from is endless! Here are tips for the post-holiday decorating blahs: DON’T HAVE TO CHANGE EVERYTHING. Sometimes just a new paint color or new toss pillows ➨ YOU and lampshades can make all the difference. Small things do matter, and it is the attention to detail

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that drives the bigger picture.

WALLPAPER HAS MADE A BIG COMEBACK. If you are the conservative type when it comes to decorating, maybe use wallpaper on an accent wall to make one of your colors more dominant. Don’t be afraid.

CHANGE YOUR OVERHEAD LIGHT FIXTURES. All too often we purchase a home with existing fixtures that are not our taste, nor do they blend with our style of furnishings. This one change can have a huge impact on the mood and level of finish of your room. And don’t forget to use a dimmer. No one, I mean no one, looks good in bright light after 5 p.m.

CALL YOUR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. This is not said out of self-interest. There are more reasons to use an interior designer than not to use one. For the investment you make, it can save you far more dollars in mistakes. Happy New Year, and here’s to a new look!

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When I was a young boy, my mother decided to collect jade figures. That began my lifelong love of all things made from jade.

This year, a very dear friend passed away, and I inherited her jade flower collection. It means the world to me. I wanted to better educate myself on the art of jade decorative items, and I thought I’d take you along for the ride!

The Chinese believe jade is a link between the physical and the spiritual: day and night, good and evil, yin and yang. In their culture, symbolism is quite distinct: peaches=longevity, lotus plants=harmony, bats=good fortune.

Interestingly, this gemstone can take on many forms, all under the blanket term ‘jade.’ Nephrite and jadeite are the two types of jade, the latter being more expensive and available in more colors. Nephrite is the softer of the two, and today most of it comes from Burma.

Westerners love their precious gemstones, but in the East, jade is the prized element for jewels and royalty. If you are in the market for it, beware of fakes; it is apparently very easy to make ordinary materials— glass, plastic or quartz—look like jade. If you can feel a rough edge, chances are it’s fake. Also, anything you see with air bubbles will signal an imitation as well.

You can find jade decorative items in shops and online in a broad price range. Depending on the size and detail, items can run from a few dollars to a few thousand. If you want to be a serious collector, it is best to have a licensed gemologist examine before you buy. Or you can buy it just because it’s pretty and brings you joy.

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HOMEWORK] DEAR HOMEWORK,

I recently purchased this 1950s ranch and really need some help. I am updating the interior, and I want to freshen the exterior. I am putting new windows in so my budget is dwindling. I still have funds for a new front door and garage door but am struggling with finding a color that will tie into the blond brick, black gutters and brown roof. Help me move this house forward!

Sincerely,

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DEAR COLOR MY WORLD,

I find that slate green is a nice complement to most warm brick colors. It is also a color that helps connect the house to the landscape’s shades. Here I show painting the gutters, new garage door, windows and siding this color. I also show a terra cotta tone on the entry door and flower urns to give some punch. I would leave the columns the same color as the brick.

The landscape is kept very simple. A low burning bush hedge and dogwood tree finish off the bedroom wing with red fall color. Liriope grass softens the porch area and is finished off by a larger clump of ornamental grass.

The whole effect is simple, elegant and should be easy to maintain … leaving you plenty of time to rake all those leaves.

Hope that helps, —HOMEWORK

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