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The editorial staff enjoyed the Saint Louis Club’s famous annual Holiday Lunch, complete with crabmeat crepes, scallop mousse and decadent desserts.

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Managing editor Karyn Williams and her family headed to The Fabulous Fox to see The Hip Hop Nutcracker, an edgy take on the holiday classic.

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COVER STORY – Nurses for Newborns TALK OF THE TOWNS THE INSIDER TECH TALK I DO! Couple Rachel Neuner & Charles Livingston

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Various and sundry ‘gifts’ find their way into our office.

Sometimes they’re yummy, like the five cakes inexplicably dropped off by the Frannie Franks bakers of Independence, Missouri. Sometimes they’re adorable, like the green rubber duckie delivered in a press kit from Neiman Marcus. Recently we received a new book, Secret St. Louis, A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure. Who wouldn’t want a little peek at those secrets?

Remember Times Beach? Did you know there’s a museum and visitor’s center there now? They commemorate the once happy town that fell victim to dioxin contamination in 1985.

To see it now, reborn as the pristine Route 66 State Park, you’d never guess the entire town is buried beneath the walking and riding trails and the native grasses! And have you ever wondered, as I have, why one side of the overpass at 7845 Manchester Road displays the word ‘Maplewood’ backwards? Considered a ‘work of art,’ the signage is so designed to be viewed through the rearview mirror as drivers leave the funky little city. That flips the letters into legibility. Oh well, humor is personal.

And more iconic foods than you may realize had their origins here. Take Lion’s Choice. The better-than-average fast food roast beef chain started here in 1967, with the original spot still in existence—at 14919 Manchester Road in Ballwin. And while we may know that Vess beverages are native to St. Louis, we can lay claim to a much bigger carbonated catch: 7-Up. Apparently inventor Charles Grigg left Vess and aimed to concoct a competing drink for his new employer, Howdy Corporation.

He succeeded in 1929, calling it Bib-Label Lithiated LemonLime Soda. It no longer contains lithium, but no doubt that ingredient contributed to its allure.

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office. “I keep them in my line of sight,” she says of the images of her two baby sons, hooked to oxygen following their premature births. “That way, I always remember why I’m doing this.” Ohlemiller is chief executive officer of Nurses for Newborns, the home visitation program best known for providing support to medically fragile infants and their families for up to two years. The organization also supports pregnant mothers and any family in need in the early days post birth. Her sons are now robust young men, but Ohlemiller knows all too well how risky the first year can be, especially when there are additional challenges in the home.

“Adjusting to a new baby can be hard at the best of times,” Ohlemiller says. “But when there are factors like extreme poverty or postpartum depression, it can be crippling for a family.” The NFN program was founded by nurse Sharon Rohrbach who worked at St. Anthony’s Medical Center and was concerned about the number of babies who did not stay healthy, or died, after release from the hospital. The organization has provided a safety net for babies in our region since 1991. In the course of a single year, the team of nurses serves nearly 3,000 babies and their families, providing everything from simple supplies—diapers, formula, cribs, car seats and high chairs—to infant health screenings and more comprehensive guidance for mothers in the grip of depression or domestic violence.

“There is need everywhere, in every zip code,” Ohlemiller says. “We cast our net widely, but focus our efforts in areas where there are historic inequities.

In the shadow of some of the world’s finest hospitals, we have babies dying at a similar rate as those in developing nations.” Although every zip code in the city has received NFN help, she says more than 90 percent of the families the nurses see live in ‘abject poverty.’

Heather Shanks is one mother who says she could not have coped without the organization. Her little boy, Ezra, was delivered early by emergency C-section after Shanks was diagnosed with preeclampsia, a dangerous, progressive disease that puts both mother and baby at risk. “When Ezra finally came home (after two weeks in the NICU), my anxiety was very, very high,” Shanks recalls. “Those first 48 hours, my

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heart was in my throat. But I kept telling myself there was a nurse coming and when she arrived, it was an incredible relief.” Shanks says initially nurse Jenny came every two weeks, not only addressing the needs of mother and baby, but those of Shanks’ husband as well. “While I was only focused on my child, he was worrying about me and my healing. Having that extra support for him was vital, too,” Shanks says. The family received NFN services for five months and Shanks, a contractor for a number of local nonprofits, now serves on the NFN Young Professionals Board.

In addition to nurses, NFN has social workers and community health workers who provide additional resources for families.

This might mean helping to secure housing or health insurance, or simply breaking down communication barriers in cases where English may not be the first language. “In a nutshell, we provide the wraparound services for maintaining a family’s overall health,” Ohlemiller says. And all of it comes free of charge.

But Ohlemiller explains that while preventing infant mortality is a mission for many, the nurses are paid professionals. “It’s simple math,” she says. “The more money we raise, the more nurses we can hire, and the more babies we can save.”

To that end, the nonprofit hosts its 19th annual Night for Newborns dinner auction March 4 at The Sheldon concert hall. David and Thelma Steward are honorary chairs, and World Wide Technology is the presenting sponsor.

“In the shadow of some of the world’s finest hospitals, we have babies dying at a similar rate as those in developing nations.”

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After nearly two years of planning, the approved design of a new complex to replace the existing Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is complete, and groundbreaking is anticipated for the first quarter of 2017. The new hospital calls for 64 private patient rooms, four ICU rooms and 14 operating rooms, with room for future expansion to 100 patient rooms and 16 operating rooms. An adjoining medical office building also will be constructed on the existing Creve Coeur campus. The new hospital will continue BJWCH’s focus on low acuity, short-stay surgical and medical cases. Acuity refers to the intensity of care required by a patient, and assigns nurses on a shift according to patient needs, not patient numbers.

Award-winning documentarist Refik Hodzic has received the 2016 Civic Courage Award from the Bosnia Memory Project at Fontbonne University in Clayton. A native of Prijedor, BosniaHerzegovina, Hodzic is a longtime journalist with an extensive career in media and communications, including positions in Bosnian-language radio and REFIK HODZIC international news outlets, as well as with the United Nations, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, and the International Center for Transitional Justice in NYC. Fontbonne’s Bosnia Memory Project preserves the stories and artifacts of the Bosnian war and genocide and hosts events to raise awareness about Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Bosnian diaspora. The project actively gathers oral histories from the local Bosnian community as part of a living archive for scholars and researchers. Over the years, the main focus of Hodzic’s journalism, film-making and outreach work has been on transitional justice issues.

His work has drawn global attention to human rights and social justice in countries globally.

Kids with an autistic spectrum disorder need an environment that does not overwhelm them with sensory stimulation, and as researchers discover more about what causes discomfort, organizations across the country are creating safer spaces. The number of children with autism spectrum disorders has nearly doubled in recent years, from 1 in 80 kids in 2010 to 1 in 45 kids in 2015. St. Louis has created special events where these children can feel more at home. To wit, this fall, the Saint Louis Zoo introduced Sensory Saturdays at The Living World. And this

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month, St. Louis County Library introduces a program at Ladue headquarters and South County’s Weber Road Branch: Sensory Story Time. A concept that’s met with success at libraries nationwide, the program aims to help families with children ages 3 through 9 who are on the spectrum or have multisensory needs. Children are able to enjoy a story and other fun activities in soothing surroundings. The library will use props, toys and tactile objects to offer them a variety of ways to process information. To raise the comfort level, SLCL will provide noise-canceling headphones and blue light covers to offset fluorescent lighting and loud noises.

SLCL has put together a slideshow outlining planned activities, which parents say provides a visual road map to help their kids transition from one activity to the next. The program kicks off Monday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at headquarters (1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.) and will continue monthly on the first and third Mondays; at Weber Road (4444 Weber Road), it starts Jan. 23 and continues monthly on the second and fourth Mondays.

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U. City’s loss is Overland’s gain, with Operation Food Search moving a little north from a 25,000-square-foot building on Olive Boulevard to one on Lotsie Boulevard of 67,000 square feet. The former window factory, vacant

for years, cost $2.27 million; renovations added another $2.5 million. OFS began a capital campaign last January to raise $7 million toward the goal, which netted a facility nearly three times larger. A comprehensive food distribution and nutrition education center means OFS can better respond to the region’s growing hunger needs, incorporating best practices for efficiencies in distribution, including advanced inventory management, increased product racking capabilities, additional truck bays, and expanded refrigeration for perishables. A new, state-of-the-art community kitchen is the perfect venue for hosting culinary and nutrition education classes to complement OFS’ communitybased programs. Multipurpose spaces provide member agencies and stakeholders room to collaborate; also, a volunteer room was added. Founded in 1981, OFS helps feed more than 200,000 people on a monthly basis— one-third of them children—through a network of 330 community partners in St. Louis and 31 Missouri and Illinois counties. For every dollar donated, OFS provides $21 worth of food and nutrition services to support the area’s hungry. If that isn’t an impressive ROI, we don’t know what is.

The Arch, the zoo and the World’s Fair are each part of the metro’s rich history and often included as reference points for St. Louis. Well, what about el Montículo, La Calle and El Helado? For those whose Spanish is a little rusty—these mean the mound, as in Cahokia, Illinois; the street, as in Cherokee; and ‘the ice cream’ (ice cream cones were invented here at the 1904 Fair)—they’re all included in a new, St. Louis-themed, bilingual lotería game designed as part of St. Louis Mosaic Project’s efforts to celebrate Latino culture and create a welcoming environment for Hispanics.

Fashioned after the traditional Mexican lotería game (similar to bingo), this version uses iconic images from in and around the Lou. There’s a colorful picture on the

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front of each card and a bilingual description/explanation on the reverse side. But the ceremonial Native American mounds near Collinsville? How apropos, since some St. Louisans still think of anything east of the Mississippi River as Indian territory, uncharted wilderness. Mosaic plans to distribute free copies to area organizations, schools and churches that serve the local Hispanic community, including the International Institute, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Casa de Salud and the Archdiocese of St. Louis for entertainment or education purposes. Mosaic soon will debut video testimonials featuring Latin Americans who now call St. Louis home.

From students and executives to small business owners and former Cardinals catcher Brayan Peña, they share their experiences about settling into their adopted city.

The videos also will be available on Mosaic’s website and on YouTube. Just launched in 2012, Mosaic aims to ensure that St. Louis is a welcoming major metropolitan area for immigration and ‘to promote regional prosperity through immigration and innovation.’

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THE[IN]SIDER A glimpse at what’s going on around St. Louis and beyond.

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Kudos to HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE for reaching the

$1 million in sales mark in 2016!

The organization sells new and reusable contruction and remodeling materials, most of them donated, to support the building of homes for needy St. Louisans. Its efforts also divert tons of materials from landfill and save money on waste removal and demolition.

Congratulations to the revered DONNYBROOK public affairs show, which celebrates 30 years on the airwaves this week. The Nine Network program deals with current events

in a civilized, roundtable format. It was started by late media legend Martin Duggan, who acted as moderator for nearly 1,200 of the weekly shows. Today, the Thursday night broadcasts include Wendy Wiese, Ray Hartmann, Bill McClellan, Alvin Reid and Charlie Brennan.

Bravo! to THE BACH SOCIETY for being listed as offering one of the nation’s best holiday concerts. The local ensemble was named in the “20 Live Events

for Christmas in North America” in

the December issue of BBC Music, the leading magazine of classical music. The program is the Christmas Candlelight Concert in Powell Hall, started in 1951, which includes a candlelight processional, sing-along and performance

by St. Louis Children’s Choirs.

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If there is something on my ‘to-do’ list, it gets done. I return phone calls, emails and texts in a timely manner. I do occasionally miss a text or two, though I am not sure if this is due to the age of my phone (and no, it doesn’t flip open) or the text is hanging out in the clouds with all the other missed connections in the world.

An item on my list for well over a year has been to get my picture retaken for this paper’s masthead. The little snapshot you see of me when you open the paper is quite old. Intentionally old. Because I hate having my picture taken. You may have noticed, until today there wasn’t an actual picture attached to this column, just a drawing. The editors believe it was their idea to create it instead of using a standard head shot. Hmm. I can be tricky like that.

It’s not a matter of disliking the way I look, or wanting to lose weight or get the fine lines removed from my face first. All might be valid reasons—but if they were holding me back, being a take-charge kind of person, I would have resolved those issues. No, it’s because I have a scary smile in photos. It frightens children and adults—and quite honestly, me.

I’ve written before about my resting bitch face, which is a real affliction. Since my 30s, people have said things like, “It can’t be that bad, smile,” or “Who died?” Now, as I have aged, people just seem to want to move me through whatever line I am waiting in a little more quickly, and they’re relieved when I don’t start screaming about some problem. Many are left speechless when I wish them a nice day.

The iPhone brought my wonky smile to my friend’s attention. Before, when you had to have pictures developed, most friends just assumed they caught me off guard and that’s why I looked so odd. But then the selfie trend began. Friends gather you around their phone, snap several pictures, and quickly review them so they can post them to Facebook or Instagram. At first, most people are nice: “Oh, that’s not a great shot of you,” or “Let’s try this again.” Until your real friends just come right out and ask you what is wrong with your face. How come you can’t smile like a normal person?

Several years ago, my girlfriends and I spent an entire vacation taking selfies, all in an attempt to get me comfortable about smiling. We tried different scenarios, right side, left side, teeth, no teeth, laughing, chortling, hair swinging like during a fashion shoot, looking at the camera, looking out into the distance ... you get the drift.

Nothing helped. I still looked pained, and I was trying hard to look happy! I could actually feel my muscles move in my mouth to form a smile but the evidence proved otherwise. I looked concerned or constipated, I’m not sure which.

So, if you notice the new picture, regardless of how my mouth looks, just know this: I am happy. I was attempting to smile. I even tried to smile with my eyes.

I was emoting with my whole being how much I enjoy writing this column.

Martin mania is coming to town!

The inimitable STEVE MARTIN and MARTIN SHORT will appear together at the Fox Theatre on July 20.

Seems like just yesterday that RAJA was a little guy.

The Zoo’s bull elephant, who turned 24 last week, was the first Asian elephant born at the zoo and has sired four female calves: Maliha, Jade, Kenzi and Priya.

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GOING LIVE I turned 50 this year and am sensitive about no longer being ‘the hip technology person.’ As I struggle to learn SnapChat, I face the reality that this app may not be for me. It took me forever to learn how to use the app: I cannot wrap my head around why I would send out a 10-second video. Who really wants to see that? While I may not ‘get it,’ the going-live culture isn’t going away soon.

Instagram and Facebook now give you the ability to record and share video easily via social media. It’s the wave of the future, so I decided to dig into it further.

and it helped others connect with her as a person. These live episodes are your opportunity to connect with people and let them get to know you a little better. I recommend practicing a little and making sure it is something you would be proud to show your mother.

Finally, consider who will see your video. I review who has access to view what I post on social media. Even when going live for your business, you should think about your audience. Check your settings with each social media channel when posting video

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The first thing you should keep in mind is these features are easier to use with the mobile app. You can’t add anything to SnapChat or Instagram from their website pages (based on my research). Facebook Live with your desktop isn’t available to everyone. If you are a Windows 10 user, there is an app you can use on your desktop. But who wants to watch you sitting in your chair?

Action shots required!

As I explored creating my story, I thought about what to share. While in New York with my sister recently, she did this crazy bit about where she was and what she was doing. Each time she would go live, her personality shined through,

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or going live to make sure you understand who actually can see the video. Start out with a small group before you start sharing with the world.

So, once you get going, make sure you are careful to not accidentally ‘go live.’ A friend went live while doing her dishes. When we told her she was live, she was grateful she wasn’t taking a bath at the time!

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by julia m. johnson | photos by will jackson RACHEL NEUNER SAYS HER DECEMBER 2016 WEDDING was a festive combination of family history

and holiday sparkle. She and her husband, Charles Livingston, met through a dating website after a friend encouraged her to join. “Things happened pretty quickly; I signed up in November and met Charles in December,” she says. “A year later, we were engaged.”

Rachel says the highlight of their wedding ceremony was an aria from Richard Strauss’ Morgen, performed by a friend who is a professional opera singer. It was important to the bride that family traditions be included in her special day. She wore her great-grandmother’s engagement ring, and carried a handkerchief her mother had made out of her christening bonnet. “We chose the Racquet Club on Kingshighway for our reception because my family has been going there since I was little,” she explains.

Rachel says she wanted a December evening wedding because she knew the church and reception venue would be decked out beautifully for Christmas. To match the holiday theme, she worked red flowers and greenery into bouquets and boutonnieres. Reception guests enjoyed a sit-down dinner of steak and salmon, and music by the Charles Glenn Group. “I’d heard the band at other weddings and work events,” Rachel says. “They made sure everyone had a blast at ours. They played everything from Motown to Top 40.”

To mix things up, Rachel and Charles decided on ‘coed’ attendant parties. Rachel wanted her brother Michael standing with her, and Charles wanted his sister Jess and close friend Amy with him. “It was more important to have people with whom we share history standing beside us than to have all girls on one side and guys on the other,” Rachel says.

Memorable wedding-day moments included charming camaraderie among the flower girls, junior attendants and ring bearer. Rachel says her gregarious 5-year-old goddaughter brought all the children together as friends, even the shy ones. “She talked to all the other kids and wanted to know everyone’s story,” she says. “By the reception, they were all hugging.”

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[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE

Stylish, intimate restaurant

THE CHEF Nick Blue

THE PRICES

$11-$18 small plates $16-$20 pasta $25-$29 large plates

THE FAVORITES

Caramelized Carrot Soup, Dinner Rolls, Miso-Ricotta Ravioli, Black Drum, Uni Carbonara

THE WORD THAT BEST describes Gerard Craft’s new

spot in the former Niche is ‘smart.’ It’s smart-looking, with Italian tile walls, a tufted saddle-tone banquette, well-spaced tables and a clever display of colorful sardine cans above the open kitchen. And its food offerings are smart, with creative combinations like buttermilk sorbet inside hot carrot soup, and date relish served with octopus.

Of course Craft is a recent James Beard Award winner, and he didn’t earn that distinction by serving ‘safe’ foods. There is a reaching-for-the stars quality apparent in this menu, and that, too, is why he’s got a loyal following for his upmarket cooking. You get what you pay for here, which is not to say that every single dish is a winner.

We started with several that were. First, do not pass up the Warm Dinner Rolls with Black Garlic Butter ($3 for two). If anyone can bring back the old Parker House roll, Craft can. Dense, moist and delectably chewy, these were like a little bit of nostalgia heaven.

Plus, when’s the last time you were served anything

but artisan bread?

The Charred Octopus ($17) small plate also hit the mark. The octopus was tender with excellent flavor, and texture was added by its olive-date relish and hints of paprika. The star of the small plates we tasted, though, was Caramelized Carrot Soup ($12), which was poured tableside over a dab of buttermilk sorbet. The soup was thick, like a puree, and sweet. The buttermilk added a creamy element, and bits of ‘granola’ that looked like bran nuts added crunch. Would I have preferred the soup to stay hot? Sure, but then you’d miss the fun of watching it dissolve the sorbet.

The Potato Gnocchi ($16) didn’t live up to expectations. It was too mushy, and for that price, 6 ounces of potato noodles in tomato sauce should be perfect. Another pasta, Uni Carbonara ($20), though, was divine. Creamy from its brown butter, sea urchin and touch of cream, it looked like not much more than a plateful of house-made noodles with bacon (guanciale), but the taste was transcendental.

Our large plates delivered the goods, too. The Black

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HASSELBACK POTATOES A Swedish preparation that requires slicing potatoes almost through, drizzling with butter and herbs, and baking

BLACK DRUM A saltwater fish with mild, sweet flavor and firm flesh BAVETTE STEAK A sirloin flap steak similar to skirt steak

[ aftertaste ] » This place was a real treat, no surprise. It’s just fun seeing what the kitchen comes up with because it’s always good!

Drum with mussels and sorrel butter ($26) was stellar.

The fish, served skin-side up, had clean, bright and buttery flavor and excellent texture. The skin was charred and encrusted with herbs. The two fillets sat on sorrel-flavored white wine sauce dotted with plump, sweet mussels several cuts above the usual fare. Spice Roasted Chicken ($25) was also stellar, two quarters (white and dark) served in harissa sauce and practically blackened from a pan sear that sealed in its Moroccan spices. It came with the most delectable charred broccoli in preserved lemon sauce.

I suggest ordering a large plate to complement one small plate and possibly a pasta, because these offer the most food and the best value. On one visit, our Bavette Steak ($26), about 6 ounces of top sirloin, was excellent, done medium rare, seasoned well with herbs and topped with ‘miso butter.’ The latter was supersalty, which I don’t mind but others might. A bonus was the accompanying Hasselback potato, a delicious baked spud that came sliced, accordian-style, and buttered—a don’t-miss item.

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[ culinary olympics ]

Congrats all around to chef BEN GRUPE of Elaia and Olio, who led the ACF CULINARY NATIONAL TEAM USA to its fourth-place win at the 24th Internationale Kochkunst Ausstellung in Germany. Grupe was team captain of six chefs, who showed off their American cuisine chops and earned three gold medals: Hot Kitchen, Culinary Art and the top score of 30 culinary teams from around the world.

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It hasn’t even opened yet, but VICIA at Cortex is signed on for a James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour dinner on March 21.

That’s when owners TARA and MICHAEL GALLINA will host six distinguished chefs who will create a meal extraordinaire. The chefs? Gallina, OWEN CLARK (Rolf and Daughters, Nashville), KEVIN NASHAN (The Peacemaker/ Sidney Street Cafe), RYAN POLI (The Catbird Seat, Nashville), MIKE RANDOLPH (Publico/ Randolfi’s), TED WILSON (Union Loafers), BOBBY SCHAFFER (pastry chef, Chicago).

Tickets are $200 and open to the public.

[ cheese whiz ]

Kudos to THE FOUNTAIN ON LOCUST, whose grilled cheese (with cheddar, mozzarella and Fuji apple) was named the best in Missouri by PureWow digital media.

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Happy 25th to SCHLAFLY, which opened its Tap Room Dec. 26, 1991. Now the largest locally owned brewery in Missouri, Schlafly celebrated all last month with daily specials ... Historic BEVO MILL is getting a few culinary tweaks in the form of an upcoming biergarten, approved by the city’s Preservation Board, and a coffeehouse serving breakfast and lunch. Developers are CAROL and PAT SCHUCHARD ...

Welcome, BLUE ULTRA LOUNGE, which opened at 5917 Delmar Blvd. and offers signature cocktails, live music, nightlife and dining ... CEDAR LAKE CELLARS, a popular winery in Wright City, recently broke ground on its new Barrel Room, an event space for weddings and other big parties. The winery opened in 2010 and is open weekends, yearround ... The forces behind GOOD FORTUNE ‘Chinese-Americanese’ restaurant are still planning to launch a restaurant in 2017. The creative culinary group includes Corey Smale of Strange Donuts, Hana Chung and Bob Brazell of Byrd & Barrel, and Ryan McDonald of Juniper and The Butchery.

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[ the play ] 1. West led the ♣ 3, Dummy the 2, East the 10, and Declarer the King.

2. South counted tricks: four ♠s, one ♥, one ♦, and three ♣s. A tenth trick had to come from the ♥ suit. Ten tricks are available if the ♥ honors split. Could it be made if not?

3. Trumps were drawn in three rounds.

4. Declarer eliminated ♣s, ending in Dummy.

5. The ♦ 3 was played, and when East split their honors, Declarer ducked.

6. East played the Queen of ♦s in a desperate attempt to avoid the eventual end-play.

7. Declarer won their Ace and continued ♦s.

8. West won the Jack of ♦s and played a ♥.

9. Declarer played the ♥ 10 and East won their Queen.

10. East was end-played. A ♥ away from the King would give Declarer 10 tricks. Another ♦ would present Declarer with a sluff/ruff and also 10 tricks.

NOTE: Well played. North/South would have played 3 No Trump if they knew both hands were 4/3/3/3.

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jackie » Regrettably, this movie has little to recommend it. Its goal, I think, is to show us ‘the real Jacqueline Kennedy’ via a psychological portrait after the tragic assassination of her husband in 1963. Director Pablo Larrain has chosen to rely almost exclusively on facial expressions to portray her inner turmoil. It just isn’t enough to carry an entire movie. A film has to take us from Point A to Point B, and this one doesn’t. Additionally, Natalie Portman’s Jackie does not paint a particularly sympathetic woman. She comes across as vapid (with an annoying, breathless manner of speaking reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Happy Birthday’ to JFK) and childish. We see little emotional connection to her children, and little of her relationship with JFK. We get only disjointed flashbacks: a loving ballroom scene, a cold state reception and cryptic comments about JFK’s bad behavior and the unsavory company he keeps. But nothing here provides a cohesive picture of their life together—I walked away feeling totally unfulfilled. We see neither the real Jackie nor the real political reaction to this national tragedy. Mostly, we see a woman consumed by what she is losing: residency in the White House, the occasions to don her lovely gowns and the spotlight of a nation—all shallow material losses. Plus, the silly introduction of the ‘Camelot’ analogy near the end, although historically accurate, came across as trivializing what happened and what the real Jacqueline Kennedy lost.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? It’s not on my must-see list. —D.W. VIEWED AT LANDMARK THEATRES PLAZA FRONTENAC

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12 | ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION The ‘Falling In Love … in Five Courses’ Gala is an extraordinary five-course dinner with wine pairings hosted by celebrity chef Hugh Acheson Feb. 4 at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis to benefit students and scholarships at St. Louis Community College.

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[STORE FRONT » a peek into the windows of the st. louis retail world by julia m. johnson

[ get it together ]

Cyndi Demick recently founded MAMAKEA, a St. Louis company that offers on-site assembly of furniture from retailers such as IKEA and Crate & Barrel. Demick offers her services at clients’ homes and offices, and provides shopping for and delivery of IKEA furniture.

[ shoe-in ]

[ bridal arrival ]

St. Louis native Claire Ketterer is set to open her new JUNO BRIDAL boutique in February 2017. The store will be located in the Central West End and will feature vintage-style and southern California-inspired gowns.

[ in the cards ]

The ST. LOUIS BRIDGE CENTER has moved to a larger location at 1270 N. Price Road. The new center opened for play on Dec. 30; a reception celebrating the move was held Dec. 29.

BIG RIVER RUNNING CO., a specialty retailer for running enthusiasts, was named one of ‘The 50 Best Running Stores in America’ by Running Insight and Competitor magazines.

This is Big River’s 10th consecutive year on the list, and it is the only St. Louis retailer to receive the distinction for 2016.

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Shavonne Webb and Camille Dangerfield have launched NIKI+MICHE, a mobile boutique with clothing from a variety of brands. The 22-foot fashion truck features hardwood flooring, a fitting room and accessories customers can use to visualize new outfits. It’s available for private parties and corporate events in the St. Louis area.

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STRINGBEAN COFFEE CO. has

opened a production facility at 858 Hanley Industrial Court in Brentwood that is about three times the space of its previous Fenton facility.

Stringbean sells its coffees at Schnucks and Dierbergs, as well as other stores like Kakao Chocolate and Breadsmith.

Is the health plan you bought still the health plan you want?

This year, the health insurance Marketplace has changed and might not include the doctors and hospitals you signed up for last year. This is your one chance to make sure you have the plan you want—especially if you want access to BJC hospitals.

Schedule a free, no obligation conversation with a certified Marketplace counselor to learn more.

Call a BJC Marketplace Counselor 855-488-4855.

FOR 2017, BJC HEALTHCARE WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH: CIGNA CONNECT IN SELECT MISSOURI COUNTIES BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF ILLINOIS BLUE CHOICE PREFERRED PPO NETWORK IN ILLINOIS | HEALTH ALLIANCE IN SELECT ILLINOIS COUNTIES Alton Memorial Hospital Barnes-Jewish Hospital Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Boone Hospital Center

Christian Hospital Memorial Hospital Belleville Memorial Hospital East Missouri Baptist Medical Center Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital

Northwest HealthCare Parkland Health Center Parkland Health Center Bonne Terre Progress West Hospital St. Louis Children’s Hospital

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FIRST BANK AND GREATER ST. LOUIS HONOR FLIGHT

First Bank and Greater St. Louis Honor Flight honored World War II veteran John Wren during a St. Louis Blues game.

EARTHDANCE

EarthDance Organic Farm School in Ferguson hosted its annual Farmers Formal gala at Union Station, raising $197,000 for farm-based jobs and education.

ST. LOUIS DENTAL CENTER AND A.T. STILL UNIVERSITY

Dentists and students from St. Louis Dental Center and A.T. Still University-Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health treated veterans at the Smiles of Hope Clinic at Lighthouse Church in Dexter, Missouri.

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Bank of America announced Operation Food Search as its 2016 Neighborhood Builder and donated $200,000 toward the organization’s mission to reduce hunger in the bi-state region.

Black Dress Partners, a business consulting organization, hosted the annual Midwest Women Business Owners’ Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, which brought female business owners together for discussion and networking opportunities.

New Beginnings

NEW YEAR

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The company’s three-stage program offers the support services of a medical doctor and psychotherapist and begins with an in-depth evaluation to identify emotional or other issues. A three- to six-week period of restricted eating follows, as well as detoxification induced by the hCG hormone. This substance—delivered via drops, injection or tablet—is a pregnancy hormone that increases metabolism and can promote rapid weight loss. by alexa beattie “We start addressing the problem by simply getting the weight down and helping people feel more hopeful,” Syed says, explaining that every TERESA SYED, OWNER OF ONELIFE, a wellness and weight pound lost releases 10 pounds of pressure on the body. loss clinic, says it all starts on the inside—that the excess “Lose five pounds and you’ll feel 50 pounds better!” she weight we carry primarily has to do with things like selfsays, adding that when diets move too slowly, it’s too much esteem and the visceral human need for comfort. Syed, who work and people tend to give up. OneLife’s second phase once was 70 pounds heavier, talks about childhood and how is less restricting food-wise, and by the final phase nearly the seeds are sown then. “We always want to reproduce all foods are allowed. If the plan is followed correctly, Syed those cozy warm feelings we had—being breastfed as babies, says the average weight loss within a 40-day period is 20 to feeling safe and happy over family meals when we were 30 pounds for women and 30 to 40 pounds for men. “We children.” provide the tools, support, encouragement and awareness The more chaotic our lives are, the more stress we have, necessary to keep the weight off,” she says. “It’s powerful.”

Syed says, and the more likely we are to seek comfort and In total, the program takes about 12 weeks and can be self-medicate with food. “Walk through any mall in this implemented with another diet of choice. country and you see the emotional baggage so many people Syed calls OneLife a ‘no-judgment zone,’ a safe place are carrying,” she says. of accountability, where people can understand that they Syed says OneLife has a solution and offers more than brought themselves here and they have the power to change.

ONELIFE’S ADVISORY BOARD INCLUDES SEVERAL the usual weight loss program. “First and foremost, we help “I try to get people to think about the things that might be SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. people understand why they are the way they are,” she says. holding them back. It isn’t a blame game,” she says.

“What am I hungry for? How did I get here?” If we don’t fully understand our complex Syed says materialism also may play a part in the stress many Americans feel. relationship with food, she stresses, any fix will be temporary.

“We want a certain lifestyle, so we have to work all the time to maintain our Syed lost her excess weight on the Pounds and Inches Away regimen five years spending power,” she explains. “If we didn’t need more of everything, we’d live ago and was so impressed that she bought the corporation, renaming it OneLife. more peacefully and wouldn’t have to medicate, or do anything to excess.”

ONELIFE, LOCATED AT 12291 OLIVE BLVD. IN CREVE COEUR, OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO WELLNESS THAT GOES BEYOND WEIGHT LOSS, INCORPORATING STRESS MANAGEMENT, EXERCISE AND PROPER NUTRITION. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.434.8446 OR VISIT ONELIFESTLOUIS.COM. PICTURED ON THE COVER: OWNER TERESA SYED WITH ANGIE H., A CLIENT WHO LOST 53 POUNDS ON THE PROGRAM. COVER DESIGN BY JON FOGEL | COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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RENEW FOR 2017

BY RICK STOFF

After the excitement of the holidays, the cold, dark days of a Midwestern winter promise quiet hibernation for a few more weeks (at least). This time indoors also permits reflection upon the personal improvements we hope to make. Again.

STRESS Minor annoyances, huge problems ... like grains of sand passing through an hourglass, stressful stuff accumulates—and ends up in tense, tight muscles.

| STRESS STAYS

“It is very rare that I see a client who doesn’t have some type of knot,” says Ellen Kersting, a massage therapist at Wellbridge Athletic Club and Spa in Clayton. “A knot in the muscle is caused by lactic acid buildup from the stress of everyday life, not eating healthy and not drinking enough water.”

“There are two major types of stress. One is short-term and immediate, like getting ready for a presentation or a meeting you are concerned about. Those tend not to cause a lot of problems,” says F. Afua Bromley, an acupuncturist and oriental medicine practitioner at Acupuncture St. Louis in Webster Groves. “The problem is long-term stress—that is detrimental to our health.”

Constant stress keeps the body in a constant state of alert and arousal—the primitive ‘fight or flight’ response to danger that floods the bloodstream, muscles and organs with heart-pounding hormones.

“Under chronic stress, your body perceives threats all the time,” Bromley says. “Your muscles stay tense, and your blood pressure is raised, which can lead to high blood pressure. The stress response lowers your immune system so you are more susceptible to colds and viruses and possibly increased rates of cancer. An impaired immune system lowers your body’s natural ability to fight disease cells and get rid of cells that are not in compliance with normal rates of growth.”

She says when you are under stress, your body tends to push more glucose into your bloodstream. “This increases the risk of Type II diabetes, fatty liver and a fat midsection,” Bromley notes. “These tend to lead to heart disease, hypertension, heart attacks and strokes.”

But wait! There’s more. “From a psychosocial standpoint, chronic stress tends to increase depression and anxiety,” Bromley says, adding that those, in turn, also lead to a lowered immune system.

Maintaining a positive attitude in the face of sometimes overwhelming odds is a first line of defense against stress. Another effective stress-buster is pampering that hotwired body.

| TIED IN KNOTS

Prolonged stress can produce a physiological response in tense muscles—so pronounced it can be felt.

“A muscle knot is an area where the muscle fibers have contracted and have not or will not release. It is often easy to feel them during an acupuncture or massage session because they are hard and knotty,” Bromley says.

Kersting adds, “When I am massaging, I look for knots in the muscles. Some people like them to be worked out, some people just want to relax and don’t want to feel you working on them. When I am working out a knot, I like to use arnica cream or oil, which help alleviate pain.”

Medications based on flowers of the herb arnica have long been used to treat pain. Muscle knots can result from isolated tension as well as general stress, Kersting says. “It could be posture-related. If you sit at a desk working at the computer most of the day or drive a car for a long distance, those are possibilities,” she says. “A lot of the knots I see are in the upper back, neck and shoulders. A knot can change your posture.”

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“It has been well documented that acupuncture, as well as massage, help get the body out of a chronic stress mode in terms of helping the body normalize an overall sense of well-being so people can let go,” Bromley says. “In Chinese medicine, the translation is, ‘We calm the spirit.’”

Relaxing the muscular concentration of stress feeds back into the body’s unwinding, too.

“The physical massage and acupuncture needles have a local function in terms of increasing blood flow to the muscles and allowing the muscle fibers to let go,” Bromley says. “Chronic stress increases dopamine production. Acupuncture has been demonstrated to help normalize dopamine levels, which helps with the whole feeling of well-being.” A relaxing massage also is a treat, Kersting says. “I think it has to do with the nurturing effect. People like to feel they are being taken care of.”

| TIME TO RELAX

“A massage therapist would like to see you at least once a month for overall body care.

Some people can come more often than that,” Kersting says.

Bromley agrees. “For chronic stress, once a month is great,” she says. “Every other week is greater, and once a week is awesome. If someone is in crisis, we will see them once a week and taper off.” Bromley firmly believes in stress therapy. “If I won the lottery, I wouldn’t want fancy cars; I’d have an acupuncturist and a massage therapist on call!”

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“The additional cost is definitely worth it for nutritional reasons and for environmental reasons,” says Whitney Linsenmeyer, an instructor in nutrition and dietetics at Saint Louis University Doisy College of Health Sciences. “Papers published in the British Journal of Nutrition have shown that organic milk and meat have about 50 percent more omega-3 fatty acids, and organic fruits and vegetables have higher concentrations of antioxidants.”

That means you’re getting more nutrients even though you’re paying more. ”Studies have shown that organic foods, which usually are grown in healthier, more diverse soil, have more micronutrients and higher levels of vitamins,” says Sarah Weiner, a St. Louis native who is founder and director of the San Franciscobased Good Food Awards. “By and large you can count on organic ingredients having higher nutrition because the soil needed to grow them is stronger and healthier; it hasn’t been modified by artificial pesticides or herbicides. That soil diversity and health is transmitted into your carrot or strawberry.”

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The term ‘organic’ is applied to a lot of products, but what does it mean? “Organic means being made without synthetic input, such as pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and petroleum-based fertilizers rather than natural manure,” Weiner says. “Food can be certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or other certifying programs. It also can be grown following organic methodology without being certified.”

The USDA offers a National Organic Program Handbook on its website, usda.gov.

There are two benefits to crops grown with minimal chemical exposure, Linsenmeyer says. “Organic crops have to work harder to protect themselves against critters, so they are producing compounds that protect the plant from bug infestations, and those also are beneficial to our health,” she notes. “The second part is that organic crops grow more slowly compared to traditional crops, and therefore have more time to absorb nutrients.”

There is not yet a verdict on all the health harms resulting from exposure to agricultural chemicals, but she says, “Right now the research is showing that people who eat conventionally grown produce have much more of those chemicals in their blood than people who eat organic food.”

Organic production improves some types of produce more than others. “The Environmental Working Group publishes lists of the ‘Dirty Dozen’ and ‘Clean 15’ foods,” Linsenmeyer explains. Produce items on the ‘Dirty Dozen’ list, which changes annually, have more pesticides than their organic counterparts.

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6. Onions

11. Eggplant

2. Sweet Corn

7. Asparagus

12. Honeydew melon

3. Pineapples

8. Mangos

13. Grapefruit

4. Cabbage

9. Papayas

14. Cantaloupe

5. Sweet peas, frozen

10. Kiwi

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15. Cauliflower

“A lot of organic foods are grown locally,” Weiner says. “When produce is shipped long distances, sometimes it loses freshness, taste and in some cases, nutrition. A lot of times organic is the growing method of choice for interesting heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables on smaller farms. Much of conventionally grown produce has been bred to work well with herbicides and pesticides, and for being shipped and staying on the shelf longer. Organic varieties are chosen because they are more delicious,” she says.

“Social justice and environmental stewardship can justify the added cost of organic foods,” Weiner continues. “Foods grown with a lot of chemicals lead to runoff that pollutes our water systems, affecting salmon stocks and other fish. There are social justice issues on farms—how people are paid for their work, and their working conditions. Organic farms and smaller local farms tend to have better worker practices.

If human rights are important to you, organic food is another way to support your values in the grocery store each week.”

EXERCISE It may be too cold for shopping and other leisurely pursuits, but the weather is no excuse for putting off that exercise resolution. It’s time to start on your 2017 fitness program!

| HAVE A PLAN

“For the winter months, when people are inside more, there are a lot of things you can do around the house,” says Courtney Tucker, the group exercise manager and a personal trainer at the JCC St. Louis. “You can walk the stairs. Instead of hollering into the next room for someone, walk there. If I am going to be sitting doing work, I set the timer on my phone for 30 minutes. Then I get up and move around for 10 or 15 minutes.” With or without exercise equipment, “a home workout can be as good as going to the gym, depending on how much time you put into it,” she says.

Homebound exercise also may lead to a more rigorous fitness plan, says Jessica Phillips, a certified exercise coach at The Exercise Coach. “This time of year we tend to focus on our loved ones and put our health on the back burner. To stay healthy and active throughout the year, you must start now. Schedule workouts like you would doctor’s appointments.”

Home workouts should be a prelude to more serious exercise at the gym, advises Kelly Hanser, a personal trainer at the Center of Clayton. “There are so many distractions at home—dogs, children, computers—you can’t give 100 percent to your workout. I know plenty of people who have home gyms but can’t find time to use them, yet they can find time to get to the gym.”

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“Any home equipment people have—bikes, ellipticals, treadmills —can be great tools, but you don’t need to have those in order to stay active in the winter,” Tucker says. “Simple house chores like vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and cleaning out closets can be exercise. Chores keep you moving. Lifting boxes and moving things are forms of strength training.”

Light weights are helpful, “but you don’t need any equipment to do exercises. There are sit-ups, crunches, variations of planks, push-ups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks—all kinds of things you can do with a little bit of space,” she says. “Getting your arms up and moving will fatigue your muscles and increase your heart rate.”

And don’t feel pressure to do all your exercising at once. Fitness around the house can be gained in bite-size chunks. “You don’t need an hour of commitment at one time,” Tucker says. “Ten minutes here and there throughout the day adds up.”

Learn little tricks to tag exercise onto mundane activities, Phillips says. “During commercial breaks on TV, walk up and down the hallway instead of watching the commercials. Take breaks to just walk around your home or business. When you are running errands, park further away so you walk longer distances. When you are in a building, take the stairs instead of the elevator.”

Tucker adds, “Having a plan makes a huge difference. If you commit to walking for 20 minutes or running up and down the stairs for 5 minutes at 10 a.m., that deadline can make you hold yourself accountable.” Hanser agrees. “Write a schedule and put down that you are going to work out for 30 or 45 minutes,” she says.

| HYDRATION , NUTRITION “Hydration can be a bigger issue in the winter,” Tucker says. “In the summer, we are hot and sweating, and that makes us want to drink water. When you are cold, you don’t want to reach for a cold drink, but your water intake needs to stay at the same level it would be in the summer.” And don’t forget nutrition, Hanser stresses. “Nutrition plays a huge part in weight loss or muscle gain, whichever you are looking to get. It’s about making a complete lifestyle change.”

As sunshine and warmth return, it may be easier to venture out to the gym—and you’ll be ready for a change of routine, always a good thing for fitness.

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EASY TO MAKE, HARD TO KEEP

BY JULIA M. JOHNSON

It’s the same story every year— we make New Year’s resolutions on Jan. 1, keep them for a bit, then forget about them as work and family activities return to full pitch after the holidays. No one seems to have a magic formula for making them stick.

opponent, but it can be vanquished for the sake of self-improvement, experts say.

In fact, some studies suggest that 80 percent of Americans don’t keep the New Year’s resolutions they make, especially when it comes to their health. Our love of food and relaxation is a formidable

The main point is, don’t despair; there are plenty of actions you can take to stay strong and up the odds of following through on your convictions in the year ahead.

Experts advise harnessing will power in positive, creative ways to help yourself visualize results and keep your motivation fresh as the months go by.

Here are some of Americans’ most common New Year’s resolutions ... and a few tips for making them a long-term reality.

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Eat fresh, natural, minimally processed foods.

Select food products with reduced sugar, sodium, cholesterol, trans- and saturated fats.

Get discounts by bundling insurance policies with one carrier.

Release your need to attain perfection at home or work.

Switch to a family cell phone plan instead of individual ones.

Set more realistic personal goals in the form of daily tasks in smaller, more achievable increments.

Create a list of personal priorities and remove less important activities from your schedule.

Download a smartphone app to track your calorie intake and exercise.

Choose healthful foods over fad diets.

Don’t be afraid to try bargaining on large purchases.

Consider other career directions that allow more personal time and flexibility.

Sources: Nielsen Co. 2016 survey data; Forbes.com

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If you need help coming up with healthful meals, post recipes and cooking videos to your social media pages so you’ll remember them.

Share with foodie friends, and ask for their tips and suggestions.

If quotes from motivational speakers or fitness experts are inspirational for you, share them with like-minded friends on Pinterest or Facebook.

If having an exercise buddy helps you stick to a fitness plan, create a page where the two of you can share pictures, plan workouts and update each other on your efforts. Make it funny and clever so you’ll enjoy the experience and be motivated to post!

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THERE IS A RELATIVELY NEW EXERCISE STUDIO IN TOWN that offers a different

kind of workout. I tried it and it nearly killed me. OK, I might be exaggerating, but not by much. PLNK|STL opened at The Village at Schneithorst in July and, based on the number of people attending classes, it seems St. Louis has lots of people who are into torture. I’m being dramatic, so let me move on to the facts.

PLNK|STL offers the Lagree method of Pilates. Think of it as Pilates on steroids.

It’s the kind that, if done consistently, ends up in long, lean, toned muscles. The difference is the approach. The Lagree method, founded by Sebastien Lagree in 2005, is a 50-minute workout that not only improves your flexibility, muscle strength, endurance and balance but also gives you a cardio workout at the same time. It is low-impact, and the exercises are performed on a megaformer and focus on your slow twitch muscles. The megaformer looks like a regular Pilates reformer but is larger and has more parts that move and more resistance (torture) options.

Brooke Meeke is the owner of PLNK|STL. Last September, she took her first class in Kansas City and quickly decided St. Louis needed its own studio. You can find this Lagree method taught in all the hot spots: L.A., NYC, S.F., you know, all the cities that only need initials.

So, let me tell you about the class. I will be the first to admit I am a bit out of shape, which is why I always bring my 19-year-old, very fit daughter to classes I’m trying.

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FROM LEFT: INSTRUCTOR BROOKE MEEKE WITH TESS AND PATTY HANNUM

We provide a good balance: I want to leave immediately, and she can hardly wait for the music to start. That is pretty much what happened here. Brooke, who taught the class, started the countdown clock, and 5 minutes and 26 seconds into the regimen, I told her I had enough information for the article and saw no reason to continue. My daughter Tess scoffed at me and said ‘Mooooom’ in a way that all mothers have heard.

It caused me to suck it up and continue for the next 44 minutes and 33 seconds.

As Brooke took us through the moves, I kept waiting for the rest period, but there weren’t any. The Lagree method keeps you moving the full 50 minutes, so by the time you are finished you are one complete puddle of sweat. Brooke assured me that no one has fainted or thrown up while taking the class, but I’m not sure I believe her.

I do know I could not move my legs or stomach muscles for a full two days after my workout. I also know that while the workout was hard, it was fun, in part thanks to Brooke but also because it was different. I couldn’t ‘phone it in.’ It is not just a set of bicep curls followed by time on a treadmill. I had to actually engage both my brain and my core to make sure I was doing everything right.

PLNK|STL is the only studio in St. Louis to teach the Lagree method of Pilates. It is a homegrown St. Louis business, so give it a try. And if I haven’t convinced you yet, consider this: Sofia Vergara swears by this workout. With a few classes under your belt, you too will look like Sofia. That I guarantee. Well, not really, but isn’t that great motivation?

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BY KARYN WILLIAMS

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE VEILED PROPHET ORGANIZATION

THE QUEEN’S SUPPER,

held Dec. 22 at the Hyatt Regency Saint Louis at the Arch, was a joyful occasion for the friends and families of the 63 young women of the Court of Love and Beauty. In this, the 132nd Veiled Prophet Ball, the following were named Queen Eliza Dooley Johnson’s Special Maids: Miss Jody Calhoun Jones, Miss Carolyn St. John Danforth, Miss Cameron Isabelle Niemann, Miss Mary Eva Patterson Carnal, Miss Lindsey Elise Baur and Miss Maria Hawes Brennan.

MEMBERS OF THE VP AND ROYAL VAGABONDS WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD A PLAYGROUND IN FERGUSON.

HOLLYWOOD HAS THE OSCARS, PARK CITY HAS SUNDANCE. ST. LOUIS HAS THE VP BALL.

An annual tradition since 1878 of the Veiled Prophet Organization, the social soiree is a way to recognize a group of young women and their contributions to the community.

The Veiled Prophet Foundation is the organization’s philanthropic arm and provides funding for the projects undertaken by the Community Service Initiative. Great emphasis is placed on the foundation’s mission of making St. Louis a better place to live for all. “The reasoning behind starting this initiative (in 2003) was to combine members’ already substantial philanthropic spirit with volunteer efforts,” says David Plufka, one of about 20 men on the CSI committee. “It started out as a Saturday thing in the summers, but now we work on projects throughout the year. We completed 27 in 2016, involving 600 volunteers.”

The young maids of honor are encouraged to participate in at least six service projects by the time they walk in the VP Ball their sophomore year of college. “The average is closer to eight or nine,” Plufka says. “I continue to be proud of the enthusiasm of every class of girls, even down to the junior maids, who are fifth-graders.” In recent years, the foundation has expanded volunteer opportunities to include entire families.

Nonprofits that receive support from the Veiled Prophet include Brightside St. Louis, Beyond Housing, Food Outreach, Marian Middle School and North Side Community School, among many others. VP members are encouraged to bring their own ideas for service projects to the committee as well. Last year, the VP filled 1,800 backpacks with school supplies on behalf of Beyond Housing for the children of Normandy School District; painted and donated a 15-passenger van from Weber Chevrolet to Girls Inc. for transporting girls in its mentoring program; and packed 2,300 Christmas packages with handwritten notes, candy and personal care items for soldiers in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. VP volunteers also pack roughly 15,000 meals for Food Outreach every year.

The VP has extended its reach to another local fraternal organization, the Royal Vagabonds, which began in St. Louis in the 1930s as a social club for black professionals and businessmen. “A couple of our members who also are involved with the VP approached me and said we should really work together,” says Claude Brown of the Royal Vagabonds.

The first project the two groups worked on together was building a playground for Zion Child Development Center in Ferguson. “A member of my church told me the center’s playground didn’t pass code and was falling apart,” Plufka explains. “It serves about 80 children ages 2 to 5 every day, and another 40 or so older kids after school. We thought this project fit the bill perfectly to work with the Royal Vagabonds.” With help from about 70 volunteers, a new, $70,000, 1,100-square-foot playground set from Hutchinson Recreation & Design in Troy, Missouri, was up in six hours. Local company Emerson and the child center made contributions, as well as both foundations. The two fraternal groups are committed to working on more projects together, says Plufka.

“There is something to be said about not just getting together and talking, but breaking a sweat and doing a project together,” Plufka says of the collaboration. “It’s an opportunity to get to know people on a very basic level.” Brown also applauds the effort and recognizes the important message it sends. “We really want to show the community that we shouldn’t let history serve as a boundary for creating progress. We want to dismiss the idea of being ‘separate.’ We are one community, and we all have to work together. All of us feel like we have a responsibility to improve relations and help the community as best we can.”

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ELIZA DOOLEY JOHNSON

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The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Johnson III, Eliza is a graduate of John Burroughs School and a National Merit Scholar.

Studying medicine, health and society, she is the Community Service Chair of her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and has volunteered locally for Food Outreach, Beyond Housing, Northside Community School and the V.P. Fair.

Her aunt, Elizabeth Courtney Johnson, was a former VP Queen, and her sister Carlota Clark Johnson was a Special Maid.

VP SECTION COMPILED BY DOROTHY WEINER, KARYN WILLIAMS, JULIA M. JOHNSON AND ALEXA BEATTIE. PHOTOS BY THOMAS WARWICK, CHARLES BARNES AND ANNE McLAUGHLIN.

SIXTH SPECIAL MAID

JODY CALHOUN JONES

FIFTH SPECIAL MAID

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A graduate of MICDS, Jody is the daughter of Stephen and Jody Jones. She has earned several national awards in French from Le Grand Concours and served as yearbook editor-in-chief. Majoring in biology, Jody has been active in numerous volunteer efforts, such as helping the Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Missouri and serving as co-head of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at MICDS.

THIRD SPECIAL MAID

MARY EVA PATTERSON CARNAL

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The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jean-Jacques L. Carnal, Mary is an accomplished figure skater with numerous national awards and distinctions. She is a graduate of MICDS and has volunteered on behalf of St. Patrick Center, Rainbow Village and Sunshine Ministries Homeless Shelter. She is studying environmental science and is a seasoned mountaineer who has summited several of Colorado’s 14,000-foot-plus peaks.

CAROLYN ST. JOHN DANFORTH

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FOURTH SPECIAL MAID

CAMERON ISABELLE NIEMANN

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The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Danforth III, Carolyn, who attended MICDS, is studying economics.

She was captain of the varsity tennis team and has volunteered on behalf of numerous causes, including Colleges Against Cancer, City Academy and the Service Bureau’s Junior Assembly Board. Carolyn is related to multiple former VP Queens, including a great-great aunt in 1936, a great-aunt in 1947 and a first cousin in 2010.

A nationally ranked gymnast, Cameron is a graduate of MICDS. She is currently studying pre-med and has volunteered locally for Ranken Jordan, Beyond Housing and Food Outreach.

Cameron is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Richard Niemann.

SECOND SPECIAL MAID

FIRST SPECIAL MAID

LINDSEY ELISE BAUR

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A graduate of MICDS, Lindsey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Baur. Studying hospitality management, Lindsey has volunteered for Autism Speaks, Friends of Wings and the Service Bureau Youth Board, among others. In 1994, both her aunt, McKay Baur Mills (VP Queen), and her cousin, Hadley Baur (Special Maid), were members of the VP Court.

MARIA HAWES BRENNAN

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The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Brennan Jr., Maria is a graduate of Villa Duchesne. She is studying strategic marketing and has volunteered on behalf of Shriners Hospital and the VP Parade. Both Maria’s mother, Eleanor Brennan, and sister, Eleanor C. Brennan, are former VP Queens. Her sister Abigail Brennan was a Special Maid.

 the maids PHOTOS BY THOMAS WARWICK

CLAIRE VIRGINIA HIBBARD, GEORGE E. HIBBARD JR.

EMILY ANNE HURLEY, DAVID

CAROLINE BOYD GOLDBERG, T. SCOTT FRANC

K. SCHLAFLY

MARY CATHERINE HEGER, MATTHEW J. REH

ABIGAIL LYNN MATHER, STEVEN E. POZARIC

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AIMEE MacKENZIE HAGNAUER, TIMOTHY C. ROHAN

ANNE ELIZABETH DONNELL, GUY BLASE CLAIRE BUSCH GEORGE, RICHARD L. NIX JR.

CLAIRE NICOLE CARANI, KENNETH M. MERSMANN

PAIGE ELIZABETH BRISCOE,

A.J. CHIVETTA

EMILY DESLOGE FUSZ, HARRY W. FREEMAN

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EMMA WOOD SWIFT, ADRIAN

LOUIS KAHLE III

LINDA ATTEBERRY WIGHT WITTENBERG, WALTER L. WITTENBERG

SYLVIA CHRISTINE FORSYTH, JAMES G. FORSYTH III

LOUISA ANNE MAUZÉ, RICHARD J. GEORGE JR.

MADISON MARIE WROBLEY, DAVID F. SCHMID

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KATHERINE ANN FUNKHOUSER, STEPHEN F. BOWEN JR.

SARAH JANE FIALA, MA TTHEW J. MIKULA

CATHERINE SEDGEBROOK STEPHEN R. CLARK SR.

DANKMYER,

MARY McKAY CHAMBERLAIN, NELSON H. HOWE II

CHRISTINE MARIE HURSTE

R, JOHN R. CAPPS

ABIGAIL ELSA KOSTECKI, CHRISTOPHER J. LAWHORN

OOD, RICHARD C. HAGEDORN

SOPHIA GENOVESE GATEW

ELIZA DOOLEY JOHNSON

ALEXANDRA ELIZABETH SCHNARRE, DAVID W. SCOBEE

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CATHERINE OLIVIA COOK, ROBERT R. HERMANN JR.

ELISE MADLYNN GORMAN, TIMOTHY M. DRURY

LANCASTER HOWLETT, OLIVIA LORENZ TOONE, LILY ING EW SEY NINA RUM

REBECCA PROTHRO WELLFORD, PAT O’BRIEN

PERRY MADISON TATLOW , T. FRANK MURPHY

SARA JESSICA GILLIS, JOHN W. LEMKEMEIER

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CHLOE QUINN ZIMMERMAN, MICHAEL KORYBUT

ASHLEY ANN REICHERT, JOHN H. PHILLIPS

SYDNEY RENEE SHORT, PAU

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ICK, JACQUELINE MARIE McCORM MARIAH MARGARET NUNN

MADELINE ANN STIEVEN, RICHARD J. SARTORI

SYDNEY CLAIRE BRISCOE, JACQUELINE TAYLOR MOREY, CAROLYN KOEHLER MARTIN

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ELISABETH ELLIOTT WHITE, SARAH SUTHERLAND BOLDT

ELIZABETH HOPE SANKEY, CHARLES E. WINDSOR JR.

ELIZABETH SHERIDAN RICHARDSON, JOHN F. BROWN

RLES L. BARNES

CECILY SHEPLEY GRIESEMER, CHA

SYDNEY ANNE WILSON, DANIEL T. CRIBBIN

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ELIZABETH TOWNSEND TATLOW, EDWARD L. ENGLER II

MARIA ROSE SANSONE, WILLIAM K. BUSCH

ELISABETH OCHSNER STORTS, H. MEA

DE SUMMERS III

ESTELLE MAUD STREETT, MATTHIAS D. RENNER

SOPHIA ELISE BESANCENEZ, PETER FONSECA

MEGAN ELIZABETH MALLOY, KENNETH M. DUDE

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 a special cocktail reception 

G.O.’s party  PHOTOS BY CHARLES BARNES

VID WILKES JACKIE MARITZ, DA

JENNIFER & ANDREW BAUR

STEVE LILLY, SUSANNAH & DON DANFORTH, JULIE LILLY

ANDREA & CRAIG LaBARGE

ALEX, KATHERINE, LINDSAY AND SCOTT BUSH

KEN & MARGEE NIEMANN, JIM & ELIZABETH MAUZÉ

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

JACK, MARY, BOB, TINA AND BOBBY CIAPCIAK

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MATT & ANNEMARIE SC

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PARKER CONDIE JR., CORINNE CONDIE

JOHN & VIRGINIA HOWELL

JOHN & LAURIE HAFFENREFFER

 women of note 

 former queens  PHOTOS BY THOMAS WARWICK

CYNTHIA DANFORTH PRATHER (1976), NEWELL S. KNIGHT JR. MELISSA BRENTON HOWE (2009), KENNETH J. MALLIN

CHARLOTTE CAPEN JONES (2015), WILLIAM PRESCOTT BUSH

LAURA HOGAN HOLLO (2010), STEPHEN F. DESLOGE

ELIZABETH BENOIST CLAYPOOL (2004), WILLIAM ELLIOTT BENOIST JR.

ALICE CONDIE BEHAN (1964), EDWARD L. DOWD JR.

ELIZABETH COURTNEY JOHNSON (1978), JAMES L. HOLBROOK

), RISTOPHER (1989 ALICE BEHAN CH Y NE FIN R CE SPEN

McKAY BAUR MILLS (1993), EDWARD T. BAUR

KATHERINE FALK DESLOGE (2013), JOHN M. HOWELL JR.

ELIZABETH EL NIEDRINGHAUS (19LIOT 88), GEORGE F. LOVE

MOLLY HYLAND ITTNER (1984), DAVID F. RYAN

JOSEPHINE CONDIE FINNEY (1998), JOSHUA D. HAGER

 ladies of honor MRS. STEVEN E. PO ZARIC THOMAS P. DONNEL , LY

MRS. MICHAEL H. AG UADO, CALVIN THOMAS IV

MRS. JOHN J. KANG, ROBERT R. HAGAN

MRS. STEVEN T. JOHNSTON, EVAN T. GATCH

MRS. KENNETH M. MERSMANN, JEFFREY J. ALTVATER

MRS. DAVID G. PLUFKA, PETER C. SMITH

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Yearbook 

BY DOROTHY WEINER PHOTOS BY THOMAS WARWICK

 2016 maids of honor 

LINDSEY ELISE BAUR

SOPHIA ELISE BESANCENEZ

SARAH SUTHERLAND BOLDT

KELLY ROSE BOYCE

SYDNEY CLAIRE BRISCOE

CLAIRE NICOLE CARANI

MARY EVA PATTERSON CARNAL

CAROLYN ST. JOHN DANFORTH

CATHERINE SEDGEBROOK DANKMYER

ANNE ELIZABETH DONNELL

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew S. Baur Escort: R.D. Todd Baur MICDS Major: Hospitality Management Service: Service Bureau, Autism Speaks, Friends of Wings, U. City Children’s Center

Mr. Ted Briscoe & Ms. Lee Ann Sydenstricker Escort: John S. Ross Jr. Ladue High School Major: Integrated Marketing Communications Service: Peer Counseling, Habitat for Humanity, Food Outreach

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Danforth III Escort: Stephen D. Lilly MICDS Major: Economics Service: Colleges Against Cancer, City Academy, Ronald McDonald House, U. City Children’s Center, Jensen-Schmidt Tennis Academy F18 |

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Mr. & Mrs. Steven G. Carani Escort: Kenneth M. Mersmann Villa Duchesne Major: Marketing Service: Ranken Jordan, Food Outreach, Marian Middle School, Head Start Day Care

Mr. David S. Dankmyer & Ms. Concetta Ahrens Escort: Stephen R. Clark Sr. Villa Duchesne Major: Strategic Communications Service: VP Community Service Initiatives

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Mr. & Mrs. James C. Boldt Escort: R. Christopher Imbs Villa Duchesne Major: Political Science Service: Girls Inc., Habitat for Humanity, Beyond Housing, Marian Middle School

Mr. & Mrs. Jean-Jacques L. Carnal Escort: David M. Gulick MICDS Major: Environmental Science/French Service: Sunshine Ministry, St. Patrick Center, Rainbow Village

Mr. & Mrs. John F. Donnell Escort: Guy Blase Ladue High School Major: Communications/Education Service: Great Circle, Delta Gamma Center, Ladue Chapel, St. Louis Children’s Choir

MARIA HAWES BRENNAN

PAIGE ELIZABETH BRISCOE

MARY McKAY CHAMBERLAIN

ANN SHELDON CHILDRESS

CATHERINE OLIVIA COOK

STEFANIE BRYN ELSPERMAN

NINA RUMSEY EWING

SARAH JANE FIALA

Mr. & Mrs. Charles G. Boyce Escort: Mark P. Goddard Barat Academy Major: Theater/English Service: Ready Readers, Delmar Gardens, Youth in Need, Towne Park

Mr. & Mrs. Philip George Chamberlain Escort: Nelson H. Howe II MICDS, Grand Center Arts Academy Major: Music Business, Psychology Service: Cornerstone Early Childhood, KUTO, Mission: St. Louis, Kingdom House

Mr. Dirk G. Elsperman & Mrs. Jacqueline A. Elsperman Escort: Maurice R. Zumwalt III Parkway West High School Major: Psychology/Marketing Service: Soul Circle, Books & Basketball

Mr. & Mrs. William J. Brennan Jr. Escort: Richard B. Hawes Jr. Villa Duchesne Major: Strategic Marketing Service: Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, VP Parade

Mr. & Mrs. Frank S. Childress Escort: John F. Eisenbeis MICDS Major: Economics/Spanish Service: Ronald McDonald House, Food Pantry, School Tutor

Mr. & Mrs. N. Timothy Ewing Escort: John G. Cella MICDS Major: Sociology Service: Mercy Hospital, Haven of Grace, Danforth Center

Mr. Ted Briscoe & Ms. Lee Ann Sydenstricker Escort: A.J. Chivetta Ladue High School Major: Integrated Marketing Communications Service: Peer Counseling, Habitat for Humanity, Food Outreach

Mr. & Mrs. S. Bryan Cook Escort: Robert R. Hermann Jr. Whitfield Major: Fashion Media Service: Food Outreach, U. City Children’s Center

Mr. & Mrs. Willaim E. Fiala Escort: Matthew J. Mikula Westminster Christian Major: Engineering/Business Service: Room at the Inn, Sunshine Mission, Strictly Pediatric

SOPHIA GENOVESE GATEWOOD

CLAIRE BUSCH GEORGE

SARA JESSICA GILLIS

CECILY SHEPLEY GRIESEMER

AIMEE MacKENZIE HAGNAUER

MARY CATHERINE HEGER

CLAIRE VIRGINIA HIBBARD

CHRISTINE MARIE HURSTER

ELIZA DOOLEY JOHNSON

JODY CALHOUN JONES

ABIGAIL ELSA KOSTECKI

ABIGAIL LYNN MATHER

LOUISA ANNE MAUZÉ

JACQUELINE MARIE McCORMICK

SYLVIA CHRISTINE FORSYTH

KATHERINE ANN FUNKHOUSER

EMILY DESLOGE FUSZ

CAROLINE BOYD GOLDBERG

ELISE MADLYNN GORMAN

LILY LANCASTER HOWLETT

EMILY ANNE HURLEY

Mr. & Mrs. William Porter Reed Howlett Escort: Clinton L. Williams MICDS Major: Business Administration Service: World Food Day, Red Cross, Beyond Housing

Mr. Kevin B. Hurley & Mrs. Maureen Roden Hurley Escort: David K. Schlafly MICDS Major: Journalism Service: Girls on the Run, Kingdom House, City Academy, Habitat for Humanity

MEGAN ELIZABETH MALLOY

CAROLYN KOEHLER MARTIN

Mr. Robert J. Forsyth & Mrs. Lisa A. Forsyth Escort: James G. Forsyth III MICDS Major: Economics/Atmospheric Science Service: City Academy, Foster Care Coalition, Corner Store Center

Mr. Steven L. Goldberg & Mrs. Leslie M. Goldberg Escort: T. Scott Franc MICDS Major: Economics Service: Cornerstone Center for Early Learning, Girls on the Run, Beyond Housing

Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Malloy Escort: Kenneth M. Dude MICDS Major: Public Health/Finance Service: Ecuador Medical Brigade, Friends of Wings, National Charity League

Mr. & Mrs. Chad I. Funkhouser Escort: Stephen F. Bowen Jr. Villa Duchesne Major: Communication Disorders Service: Project Life, TASK Camp, St. Patrick Center, St. Louis Food Bank

Mr. & Mrs. Mark P. Gorman Escort: Timothy M. Drury St. Joseph’s Academy Major: Accounting/Business Service: Cardinal Glennon Hospital, Covenant House, Great Circle

Mr. Thomas Rombauer Martin & Ms. Carolyn M. Martin Escort: William L. Polk Jr. Ladue High School Major: Hospitality Management Service: Hope Happens, Missouri Historical Society

Mr. & Mrs. Philip R. Fusz Sr. Escort: Harry W. Freeman Villa Duchesne Major: Biology Service: Camp Independence, UGA Miracle

Mr. William G. Griesemer & Mrs. Pam Shepley Griesemer Escort: Charles L. Barnes Nerinx Hall Major: Civil Engineering Service: Special Olympics, Grace Hill Water Tower, Saint Louis Art Fair

Mr. & Mrs. Steven L. Hurster Escort: John R. Capps Ladue High School Major: Environmental Science Service: Food Outreach, Santa Cruz homeless shelters

Mr. & Mrs. James L. Mather Escort: Steven E. Pozaric Lindbergh High School Major: Pre Med/Biology Service: Special Olympics, Sunday Night Lights

Mr. John Gatewood & the late Mrs. Anne Marie Byrne Gatewood Escort: Richard C. Hagedorn Villa Duchesne Major: Political Science/Economics Service: Haiti Mission, Make-a-Wish, Head Start, St. Louis Food Bank

Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Hagnauer Jr. Escort: Timothy C. Rohan Villa Duchesne Major: Journalism/Political Science Service: Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Crisis Nursery, BJC Wings, Special Olympics

Mr. & Mrs. James L. Johnson III Escort: Andrew Condie John Burroughs Major: Biology Service: Beyond Housing, Food Outreach, Northside Community School

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Mauzé Jr. Escort: Richard J. George Jr. MICDS Major: Musical Theater Service: Girls Inc., Junior Assembly Board, Food Outreach

Mr. & Mrs. Jack M. Gillis Escort: John W. Lemkemeier MICDS Major: Undecided Service: Great Circle, Brightside St. Louis

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. George II Escort: Richard L. Nix Jr. Villa Duchesne Major: Psychology Service: Shriner’s Hospital, Feed the Students

Mr. and Mrs. David G. Hibbard Escort: George E. Hibbard Jr. St. Joseph’s Academy Major: Business Service: St. Vincent de Paul, Angel Outreach, Edgewood

Mr. & Mrs. David J. Heger Escort: Matthew J. Reh St. Joseph’s Academy Major: Accounting Service: Guardian Angel Settlement, St. Patrick Center, Crisis Nursery, Shriner’s Hospital

Stephen & Jody Jones Escort: Jack E. Thomas Jr. MICDS Major: Biology Service: World Food Day, Cornerstone Center, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Mr. & Mrs. Robert McCormick Escort: Christopher B. Hibbard John Burroughs Major: Pre-Med Service: Zoo Alive, St. Francis House

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick R. Kostecki Escort: Christopher J. Lawhorn St. Joseph’s Academy Major: Architecture Service: JDRF, Barnes Jewish Hospital

JACQUELINE TAYLOR MOREY

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ELIZABETH HOPE SANKEY

MARIA ROSE SANSONE

MADELINE ANN STIEVEN

ELISABETH OCHSNER STORTS

ESTELLE MAUD STREETT

EMMA WOOD SWIFT

OLIVIA LORENZ TOONE

REBECCA PROTHRO WELLFORD

ELISABETH ELLIOTT WHITE

SYDNEY ANNE WILSON

CAMERON ISABELLE NIEMANN

MARIAH MARGARET NUNN

ASHLEY ANN REICHERT

ALEXANDRA ELIZABETH SCHNARRE

SYDNEY RENEE SHORT

ELIZABETH TOWNSEND TATLOW

PERRY MADISON TATLOW

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Richard Niemann Escort: Robert J. Ciapciak Jr. MICDS Major: Pre-Med Service: Ranken Jordan, Food Outreach

Mr. John W. Schnarre & Mrs. Mary S. McMath Escort: David W. Scobee Whitfield Major: Environmental Studies Service: Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition, Special Olympics, City Friends

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Tatlow Escort: Edward L. Engler II Kirkwood High School Major: Interactive Media Studies/ Art Education Service: Well House, The Nest Community, Urban Roots

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Mr. & Mrs. Kevin L. Short Escort: Paul L. Vogel MICDS Major: Athletic Training Service: Nurses For Newborns, Walk for PKD, Our Little Haven

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Tatlow Escort: T. Frank Murphy Kirkwood High School Major: Art Education Service: Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity, Well House, Urban Roots

MADISON MARIE WROBLEY

Mr. & Mrs. Kirk L. Wrobley Escort: David F. Schmid MICDS Major: Biology/Art History Service: TEDxGateway Arch, Service Bureau, Campus Kitchen

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Mr. Christopher K. Reichert & Mrs. Ann M. Reichert Escort: John H. Phillips St. Joseph’s Academy Major: Finance Service: Make-a-Wish, Church of the Annunciation

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Stieven Escort: Richard J. Sartori St. Joseph’s Academy Major: Undecided Service: VP Community Service Initiatives

Mr. & Mrs. Trenton Toone Escort: John O’Hara MICDS Major: Textile & Apparel Management Service: Friends of Wings, Girls Dreaming Big, JDRF, Make-A-Wish

CHLOE QUINN ZIMMERMAN

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Zimmerman Escort: Michael Korybut MICDS Major: Early Education Service: YWCA, Friends of Wings, Girls Giving, Northside School

Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Richardson Escort: John F. Brown MICDS Major: Education/English Service: Habitat for Humanity, Therapeutic Horsemanship, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Mr. Brick P. Storts IV & Ms. Elizabeth O. Storts Escort: H. Meade Summers III MICDS Major: Pre-Law, Political Science Service: Northside Community School, Old Newsboys Day, Coaches vs Cancer

Mr. & Mrs. Harry W. Wellford Jr. Escort: Pat O’Brien MICDS Major: Chinese and Economics Service: Northside Community School, Cancer Support Community

Ms. Elizabeth Gray Danforth & Mr. Robert M. Sankey Escort: Charles E. Windsor Jr. MICDS Major: Psychology Service: Danforth Plant Center, Missouri Botanical Garden

Mr. & Mrs. John K. Streett Jr. Escort: Matthias D. Renner MICDS Major: Business Service: Delta Gamma Center, Missouri Veterans Endeavor

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas William White V Escort: John D. Schaperkotter Whitfield Major: Education Service: A Child’s Haven, Best Buddies

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas G. Sansone Escort: William K. Busch Villa Duchesne Major: Psychology/Sports Management Service: FIRST, Music and Memory Drive, St. Agnes Senior Living Home

Mr. & Mrs. Bryan M. Swift Escort: Adrian Louis Kahle III Villa Duchesne Major: Sociology Service: VP Parade Outreach, Holy Childhood Catholic Church

Mr. & Mrs. J. Cody Wilson Escort: Daniel T. Cribbin Visitation Major: Business Service: Nurses for Newborns, SPENSA, Haven House

Maids of Honor and their families have completed several years of projects through the VP Community Service Initiative in partnership with the following agencies: American Red Cross, Beyond Housing, Brightside St. Louis, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Food Outreach, Forest Park Forever, Girls Inc., Great Circle, Guardian Angels Settlement, Loaves and Fishes, Marian Middle School, Missouri Veterans’ Endeavor, Northside Community School, Operation Sunscreen, Rainbow Village, Shriners Hospital, St. Louis County Parks, St. Patrick Center, YWCA, Zion Child Development Center.

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meet the maids

BY ALEXA BEATTIE

ALEXANDRA SCHNARRE

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WHITFIELD SCHOOL Because neither of her parents grew up in St. Louis, Alexandra Schnarre says the VP helped to give her a greater sense of belonging here. She is the first in her family to walk in the ball and says her participation really has helped her feel connected.

She also says she appreciates the opportunity it gives her to do things with her father, who marshals the parade. “It’s a huge ALEXANDRA AT THE RESALE STORE REFRESH, part of St. Louis culture, and I’m WHERE SHE VOLUNTEERS. thrilled to be involved,” she says.

Alexandra has a long list of volunteer experience to her name and values the opportunity volunteering gives her to spend time with people from all walks of life. Since Alexandra’s freshman year in high school, she has volunteered for Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition of Missouri and its resale store, Refresh, logging 650 hours over the past five years.

(She was named volunteer of the year for two of those years.) “The organization has helped me understand and interact with all kinds of people and give thanks for the loving family I am blessed with. Not everyone is so lucky,” she says.

In Chicago where she attends college, Alexandra is part of a Community Development Corps group that does various good works in and around the city.

AS ST. LOUIS’ OLDEST SOCIAL, CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC

group, founded in 1878 by local businessmen, the VP Organization has always focused on improving the community. As such, it fosters community service and civic pride in the young women honored each year at the Veiled Prophet Ball. Here, a few of this year’s Maids of Honor share their thoughts about service and the VP Foundation.

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ELIZABETH (LIZZY) & PERRY TATLOW 

KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Elizabeth (Lizzy) and Perry Tatlow are fraternal twins, renaissance women just as comfortable wearing ball gowns as they are operating power tools. The girls— both freshmen studying art education—say some of their most meaningful volunteer work has been with Habitat for Humanity. Although these missions were organized by their church, they credit the VP for helping to provide them with opportunities to help out and for giving them a real taste for serving their community. “The organization makes it so easy to get involved,” Lizzy says, adding that even during the short winter and spring vacations, they usually find a way to offer their services.

During the school year, they also carve out time for others, working alongside their sorority sisters, for example, for the Cincinnati Ronald McDonald House.

The girls attended Kirkwood High School and volunteered with Habitat each summer. They started out painting, but by their senior years had graduated to full-on construction.

“We actually helped build the structure,” Perry says.

“It was the coolest thing.”

Also cool in the girls’ opinion was the opportunity to walk in the ball. “We’ve always loved going and watching all the girls, but now it’s like, Wow! I get to do this myself,” Lizzy LIZZY AND PERRY says. “It’s very special.”

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LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL Anne (Annie) Donnell is a sophomore studying communications and education. She sings in the 135-strong Women’s Choir and is a runner, dancer, kayaker and actor. She also recently ANNIE WITH HER DOG HIKARI took ownership of her first seeing eye dog, Hikari. Annie, who has visual impairments, has a long history of community service. She is closely involved with Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church, where her family worships, and on a few occasions has worked alongside fellow parishioners packing thousands of food boxes for the less fortunate. She has worked on other assembly lines, as well, filling backpacks with personal care items for children on their way to foster care. “Some kids don’t even have shoes or basic clothes,” she recalls.

Annie also has helped two participants of a St. Louis Special Olympics volleyball tournament at her alma mater, Ladue Horton Watkins High School, and been a friend and leader in the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments.

As for the VP, Annie feels it is a wonderful organization that helps people less fortunate. “I am proud to be part of the tradition,” she says.

 behind the scenes 

 before the ball 

BY JULIA M. JOHNSON

PHOTO: THOMAS WARWICK

DAZZLED BY THE SURROUNDINGS AT ST. LOUIS’ discuss updating the set, which had evolved annually based on annual Veiled Prophet Ball, guests can’t help wondering what the preparation efforts must be like. The answer is, nothing short of Herculean!

VP Ball planning takes every day of the calendar year, says Thomas Cooke, spokesman for the Veiled Prophet Organization.

It’s an odyssey that begins all over again the day after each gala.

The result is an unforgettable December evening for typically 50 to 70 young women, or Maids of Honor, who are presented to the St. Louis social and civic community as future leaders and ‘difference-makers.’

A dozen committees and 300 volunteers spend thousands of collective hours working with production staff to ensure every detail of the ball is covered. “Committee responsibilities run the gamut from greenery and flowers to ensuring the girls’ parents are where they need to be during the gala,” Cooke says. “We even have a ‘vertical transport committee’ to run the elevators.”

Each year’s planning schedule includes brainstorming meetings, set and menu design, volunteer preparations, rehearsals and other key activities. Chairman Michael Ruwitch oversaw the 2016 gala arrangements, coming up with themes and working with the VP organization’s design staff to create an overall look. Cooke says the set has to reflect the mythology of the Veiled Prophet, a concept that originated in 1878 as St. Louis’ answer to New Orleans’ Mardi Gras celebrations.

At the 2016 event, the organization unveiled a brand-new stage and set design. More than a year ago, organizers met to

a set design from 30 years ago. “We felt it was time to freshen it up,” Cooke says. A design contest was held with creative professionals from Webster University, Washington University and the VP organization’s production company, Technical Productions Inc. (TPI), led by Michael and Elizabeth O’Keefe.

Each group submitted CAD (computer-aided design) concept drawings of their ideas, and TPI’s was chosen.

The winning design included striking new 3-D props carved from large styrofoam blocks by computerized router equipment.

One example was a 10-foot-tall re-creation of the medallion the organization’s members wear, cut from foam and painted. The painting was done by the VP organization’s creative staff, then the items were covered with a protective coating so they would last. Many of the construction techniques used for these props will have future applications for floats in the 2017 VP Parade, Cooke says.

Also new were a 95-foot-long scenic drop canvas handpainted with a landscape depicting the Veiled Prophet’s Kingdom of Khorassan, and the ‘chute’ from which the young women emerged when being presented. Cooke says all set components were loaded into tractor-trailers and delivered to the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch a week before the event.

Cooke compares the ball’s planning process to that of a theatrical production: “When the lights go down and everyone’s in their white ties, tails and gowns, it’s so much fun to see all the planning work come to fruition on stage.”

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2,000 guests at the Ball 32 orchestra members plus 3 heralds (trumpeters) 10 dressers, including 4 seamstresses 119 floral centerpieces for the Queen’s Supper 1,236 meals served at the Queen’s Supper 470 poinsettia plants 5 bands playing at the Queen’s Supper 75 costumed characters 12 planning committees 625 total volunteers 5 tractor-trailers to deliver equipment

and supplies to the hotel 62 gallons of paint for the set and decorations

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winter wonders

When winter arrives and your green thumb is itching to dig in the dirt and tend something in the garden, you always can rely on succulents to satisfy your urge. These versatile plants are gorgeous in terrariums or simple pots, but I’ve also seen them used in topiaries to create handbags and shoes. Imagine that!

Succulents come in a kaleidoscope of colors and are so low-maintenance, a child could grow them. When it comes to making the most of them, not everyone has the wherewithal to make succulent shoes, but here are two project ideas to keep your green thumb busy until spring.

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Simple Succulent Dish Garden Gather or purchase small pots of various succulents. If you’re on a tight budget and already have succulents, you can make cuttings that can be used in the project. When choosing plants, remember textures are fun to contrast, but don’t forget about color. A variety of greens, grays and reds will give your arrangement a jewel box quality. Select a specimen that will be your focal point and build off it.

Various succulents Shallow dish Pea gravel Cactus soil

Any container that is at least 4 inches deep will work for succulents. For a traditional dish garden, use a shallow bowl or even a large terra cotta saucer. Cover the bottom of the container with gravel. This is especially important if the pot does not have a drainage hole.

Moisten the cactus potting soil and add it to the container, leaving about an inch of space between the soil and the lip. Do not water—the moistened soil is adequate. Wait a week or two, then water lightly.

Centerpiece An easy winter project to help you transition from the holidays into January and February might be a simple succulent centerpiece. They actually like the chill; these plants tend to show off more in the winter months. You’d be surprised! Start with saturated floral foam; that’s really all the water they need. For this project, I used echeveria because it’s easy to find and incredibly hardy, and has the shape of a flower. It also blooms in vibrant red and orange.

Simply snip your succulents right off the plant. They’ll be fine because they keep all their water and nutrients in the ‘petals.’ Pierce the back with a bamboo skewer, like the kind you’d find in the grocery store. Place some dianthus or other moss in the flower foam to use as a base. You also can use ornamental kale or other greenery. The succulents can be placed inside with the stick. The moisture in the foam will encourage the succulents to root. And there you are: your succulents will be happy like that for months!

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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DEAR HOMEWORK,

We want to remove the large shade tree to the right of our garage, which has made us wonder if there are some ideas you could suggest to enhance the early ’60s vibe of our house. The roof is new and the unfortunate vinyl siding is in fair shape. We wouldn’t mind widening the ‘one car’ portion of the driveway, and a more modern garage door appeals to us. Most of the landscaping could go, except that we like the small wisteria tree by the front porch. Finally, what do you think about removing the gutters and downspouts?

Sincerely, —RAISE OUR HOUSE OUT OF THE GUTTER

DEAR RAISE OUR HOUSE OUT OF THE GUTTER,

Thanks for the detailed submission. Let’s start with the gutters and downspouts.

Since your house has very wide overhangs and the ground slopes away, I think the house would look much better without them. It would also allow us to paint the fascia boards a dark gray to blend with the roof, which will help give a more minimal feel. A new garage door with translucent panels will add to this aesthetic direction.

For some additional supporting details, a relocated brick mailbox, a new concrete drive with an interesting pattern and a bold red front door complete the architectural changes.

The landscape also could use some help. The Sweet Gum tree to the left and the Blue Spruce to the right frame the house perfectly, but the Burning Bush clump overwhelms the façade. Remove them and plant a continuous bed of liriope grass as a foundation for a new Japanese Maple, ornamental grasses and a red, abstract sculpture. New street trees frame the composition. I think your house now has a curated feel that raises its contemporary vibe far above the gutter.

Hope this inspires, —HOMEWORK

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[DESIGN on my mind by alan e. brainerd

cataloguing your treasures It occurred to me that I am always writing about ways to value, sell or repurpose things but haven’t addressed the wonderful art of collecting things. Let’s face it … people collect. Having run an estate sale business, I can tell you that people spend half their lives ‘collecting’ things, and the other half disposing of them. We are gatherers by nature, which explains our need for retail therapy. You should accumulate things you love: the value is in the joy the items bring you.

Of course, I am a collector. I collect art (17th- to 20th-century), crystal decanters, Lalique, Herend, Beleek, jade and ivory figurines, snuff bottles, books, china … a very long list. In 2017, I am trying to be a better, more organized steward of the items I have collected, for several reasons.

First, it is important to keep a current record of what you have in case of unexpected tragedy such as fire or earthquake. Second, at some point, these items either will go to a loved one when I pass, or be sold so the loved one can have cash. That means it’s important to provide the next curator of these objects with any necessary history related to them. Finally, some of them should be insured, so a detailed description is necessary.

I have a collector’s logbook given to me by a friend that I am filling out for the aforementioned purposes. In one place I can keep a photograph of each item, and in another, a description that includes size, material, construction, type of object, purchase date, price, maker and any additional notes that would help identify the item. This is not a small undertaking, but one I feel is necessary.

Collecting is a natural experience of life and a ‘green’ thing to do. Whether it is photo albums or medieval armor, saving parts of our life experiences for the next generation is a good thing.

DESIGN REDUX AND THE 2017 COLOR OF THE YEAR IS…

POISED TAUPE ... NO, SHADOW! NO, IT’S GREENERY! WAIT A MINUTE … WHICH IS IT? Well, that depends on which paint company you believe. I want to go on record as stating that the whole idea of ‘color of the year’ is a bit ridiculous. I have never followed trends, as I believe a home should reflect the client’s lifestyle, not the general public’s. Having said that, I cannot deny that fashion and interior design are both driven by trends in color.

Sherwin Williams 6039 Poised Taupe is that company’s clear choice. UGH! This color doesn’t know if it wants to be beige, purple, mauve or brown. Note that Sherwin Williams is my paint source of choice, but I will not be patronizing this color.

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Benjamin Moore has selected 2117-30 Shadow as its go-to color for 2017. Again, they seem to think that by going neutral they can appeal to a broader audience. In St. Louis, where the winters are grey, our interiors don’t need any help looking drab.

The 2017 Pantone choice is 15-0343 Greenery—now we’re talking! This color has life and is a timeless shade of green. It works well with almost any type of room, from a powder room to a dining room. This is the perfect backdrop for antiques, contemporary furnishings and artwork. I say, go green!

COME TO TERMS WITH ...

BED HANGINGS In my humble, professional opinion, the most elegant bedrooms have canopies of curtains, or ‘bed hangings,’ surrounding the bed. The abundant use of fabric in this treatment evokes feelings of romance, history and excess.

Keep in mind, this can be achieved with inexpensive fabrics and a few easy construction tips … more on that later.

Going back to the 14th century, only noblemen and women had the privilege of using bed hangings since fabric was an extremely expensive commodity and beyond the meager means of most.

These hangings were often highly decorated with embroidery of gold or silver thread, heightening their value.

To show wealth was one purpose, but the practical reason for all that fabric was to keep the cold out and offer privacy for the inhabitants. Often, these beds were raised to accommodate a trundle bed for a servant underneath, so I am not sure how much privacy was actually experienced. But that was a different time …

There are several types of bed hanging styles. Governor’s bed, lit a la polonaise, half tester bed, full tester bed and French pole are a few of the examples that can create a period style for your bedroom.

If you are handy, you can create them on your own with some PVC pipe, chain, brackets and a YouTube video. However, I highly recommend a designer or professional workroom to execute your desired look.

I am confident that Shakespeare was sleeping under a bed hanging when he penned Hamlet’s paean to shut-eye, “ ... to sleep, perchance to dream … ”

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