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The nonprofit, which is focused on finding prevention, treatment and cures for retinal diseases, hosted its 10th annual St. Louis Dining in the Dark Visionary Awards. The unique event invites guests to wear a blindfold during dinner to experience vision loss firsthand. Pictured: Honorary co-chairs and Visionary Award honorees Paul DeJong and Harrison Bader of the St. Louis Cardinals

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President Dale Black presented a $15,000 donation to Abby Kim of Rainbow Village Properties. The nonprofit serves individuals with developmental disabilities, and the donation will go toward an outdoor pavilion at its Wolff Community Center campus.

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IN THE KNOW COVER STORY – COCA TALK OF THE TOWNS INSIDER TECH TALK SPECIAL FEATURE – T&S 8th Anniversary: Strong Partnerships

PHOTO ALBUM 〉〉 16 SNAPPED! Friends of Kids with Cancer 17 Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation 18 Kenrick-Glennon Seminary American Cancer Association

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COCA’S MISSION IS TO ENRICH LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS. ITS COCACABANA 2019 UPSIDE DOWN FUNDRAISER IS APRIL 26 AT THE RITZ-CARLTON. PICTURED ON THE COVER, IN FRONT: CO-CHAIRS MICHAEL AND DIEDRE GRAY. SECOND ROW: CO-CHAIRS RACHEL SEWARD, ANTHONY AND STEPHANIE RANDALL, AND DAVID AND KERRIN KOWACH. BACK ROW: CO-CHAIR JERMAL SEWARD, HONORARY CHAIR ANTHONY ‘REDD’ WILLIAMS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL VIRGINIA HOWELL AT 314.561.4870, EMAIL VHOWELL@COCASTL.ORG OR VISIT COCASTL.ORG. COVER COURTESY OF COCA

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Diners got to sample the cuisine of chef Jack MacMurrary while helping St. Patrick Center.

Fifty percent of the restaurant’s proceeds from Jan. 24 sales were donated to the nonprofit, which provides opportunities for selfsufficiency to people who are homeless or at-risk of becoming so.

The pizzeria donated $500 to the Maryland Heights Police Department, which won its Nominate Your Favorite Local Police Department contest on social media. Along with the check, Dogtown Pizza provided frozen pizzas, entrees and cookies for the hardworking officers.

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I am a self-proclaimed ‘foodie.’ Sorry if you cringe at that word, but I’m not sure how else to describe my obsession with food, chefs, the local dining scene, you name it. I haven’t always been this way. But at some point as an adult, I started to understand the difference between good food and its countless meager disguises. I began cooking only with fresh ingredients, caring about where my food came from, striving to support local farmers and purveyors, and wanting to learn as much as possible about how what we eat affects, well, everything. I grew more and more intense in my quest to seek out real food and am truly inspired (and awestruck) by those who can make it well. I am a chef groupie, but none of them know it.

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A travel reporter for the Chicago Tribune recently wrote about our burgeoning food scene, noting the many high-caliber chefs who are returning home to the StL. This trend proves we’re worth leaving obvious food-centric cities like NYC, Chicago or San Diego. We have it all, which is why ‘my list’ of places I want to try keeps growing. I had a recent business lunch at The Chocolate Pig, featured in On the Table this issue. Our writer describes it as a ‘must-visit,’ and I have to agree.

My Roasted Acorn Squash was a work of art—really, I wanted to be ‘that person’ and take a picture. But instead, I just ate (almost) every last bite. If I leave a place excited to share my experience and ready to go back, that says a lot. And it happens often in this city.

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Tomorrow, countless St. Louisans will be out on the town celebrating Valentine’s Day. Some will go for the white tablecloth, others for their favorite nondescript spot that offers authentic cuisine of another culture. You can’t go wrong. And if you’re making it a family affair, we have some suggestions in our new column, My Messy Mom Life. It’s the voice of Katelyn Young Meyer, a local mom with a large Instagram following because of her honest tales of what it’s really like in the trenches of motherhood. She shares her top kid-friendly restaurants, many of which are on my family’s list as well! Be on the lookout for her advice, stories and tips in future issues.

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IT’S NO SECRET THAT ST. LOUIS IS FULL OF CULTURAL GEMS, and COCA shines brightly among them. As one of the largest community arts centers in the country, it is a standout leader in arts education. For more than 30 years, the nonprofit has enriched the St. Louis region through the power of creative expression and has encouraged the artistic and creative potential of people of all ages, ability levels and backgrounds. To make this mission possible, it hosts its largest fundraiser, COCAcabana, each year.

Executive director Kelly Pollock says COCAcabana has a reputation as one of the most exciting and unique parties in St. Louis, and this year’s bash will continue that tradition. The event will be held April 26 at The Ritz-Carlton and is sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, as it has been for the past nine years. Its theme will be Upside Down, an appropriate reflection of the powerful impact the arts can have. “We love the idea of people expressing their individuality through the creative process and flipping the world upside down with their talent,” Pollock says.

Guests can look forward to some amazing experiences, including a performance by COCA’s hip hop crew. Anthony ‘Redd’ Williams, artistic director and hip hop instructor, is the event’s honorary chair. “He has a special role with the organization, working with and inspiring young people,” COCA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KELLY POLLOCK WITH BILL BRADLEY, VICE Pollock says. “We’re excited to PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR ANHEUSER-BUSCH honor his many contributions to COCA throughout the years.” One of his former students, Kennedy Holmes, was a finalist on The Voice last year. She will be a special guest at the event, and a VIP ticket grants access to a meet-andgreet with the COCA alumna.

The VIP reception also includes appetizers, special drink tastings and a champagne raffle.

“A highlight of the event is always the exciting live auction,” adds Virginia Howell, major gifts officer. This year, guests will be able to bid on a trip to the South Beach Food & Wine Festival in 2020 and other unique prizes like a trip to Costa Rica and tickets to Enigma, Lady Gaga’s Las Vegas show.

The evening’s topsy-turvy theme also reflects COCA’s current state of expansion, according to Pollock. “Things are a bit out of the ordinary and discombobulated,” she jokes, noting that it is an exciting time for the organization. As part of its $45 million Create Our Future campaign, COCA is building a 45,000-square-foot expansion and has renovated its current facility. The construction has kept COCAcabana off-site for two years, but Pollock says the new building should be complete for next year’s event. “We look forward to hosting everyone in our new, state-of-the-art space,” she says. “During this time of growth, it’s even more critical that we maintain support for our programs and operations.”

The fundraising goal for this year’s event is $875,000, and Pollock says funds are critical for supporting the nonprofit’s mission and providing students with scholarships and assistance with transportation, supplies and tutoring. “We serve thousands of local children each year, and our goal is to eliminate barriers and make the arts accessible to anyone who wants to participate,” she explains. “The money raised by COCAcabana goes directly to supporting young people in our community.” &

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‘Better Together’ is an ambitious plan to merge our more than 85 county municipalities and scores of police and fire departments with the city into a megalopolis under one charming name: Metropolitan City of St. Louis. What could possibly go wrong? The name is the first thing, in my itty-bitty, wee, little humble opinion.

‘Hometown, U.S.A.’ wouldn’t steal fire from any of our great li’l towns or city neighborhoods. But what if the name were to be chosen by voters across the ShowMe State? That’s another thing. A statewide ballot? In that case, St. Louisans should be able to make choices about places hundreds of miles from here. Important decisions. For instance, Kansas City should be in Kansas. Now, while we’re on that side of the map— Springfield is a great name for a city; most states seem to have one. But the name of ours is just in the wrong place. Voters should have the option to write in their suggestion for a new name. Like, maybe, Bruce. Why? Because voters statewide will have decided to change the name of St. Louis to Springfield. They’d need to, anyhow, because a city named after a saint is really kind of religious, and there’s that annoying separation of church and state concept. Yeah, there’ll be others that will have to drop the ‘Saint,’ so they’d need to go by Chuck, Pete and Joe from the 2020 election on, in perpetuity. Or, maybe the new constitutional amendment would allow voters to consider changing their own names every four years. (For instance, Chillicothe. Why not Gertrude?) Whew. This is all so unwieldy. Some really smart planners should start working on it now. Someone with a unique vision and intellect should head up ‘Better Together.’ Maybe even Mark Wrighton, outgoing chancellor of Washington U. (He is? Oh, that’s nice.) Finally, where would the seat of this immense new metro entity be situated? The county government center is just, well, unattractive.

Modeled after the city hall in Paris, the one on Market Street would be perfect. It’s fit for a king. But let’s short-circuit the city-county squabbling. Chesterfield Mall is available—unless St. Charles County gobbles up Chesterfield.

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Could county residents, but mostly city dwellers, really be that lazy? Relax, inertia lovers—soon there’ll be no more Lime Bikes for anybody. A few months ago, we pointed out a jumble of the California company’s busted-up rental bikes fenced off in a grassy area between two buildings in an industrial part of town.

Apparently, they’re not going back on the street here because Lime scooters have been all the rage since arriving a few months after hundreds of the bright green bicycles started rolling last April. The Chinese company ofo delivered scores of yellow machines, then pulled them all off the streets in what seemed like 15 minutes. What now? Well, Lime has scooter competition from Bird, a second renter that’s doing just fine, thank you. Meanwhile, Lime has expressed its desire to deliver another option for the indolent:

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electric-assist bikes. With the power boost, riders could go as fast as 15 mph. Zippy, they ain’t. No drop date has been mentioned, which gives one cause to wonder whether they’ll just bolt electric motors to the ones idled behind the fence. But last time we looked, lots of work was needed to make those roadworthy again. Some were missing seats, handlebar grips, GPS units. Would-be thieves tried painting some of them black. So quasi-electric two-wheelers are going to fare better with the pay-as-you-go cycling public … how?

What’s been the hooligan destruction ratio in other cities? Maybe we just can’t have nice things here

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Many in the StL speak fractured French when it comes to pronouncing thoroughfares like DeBaliviere and Gravois. That’s to be understood. Our roots are more bourgeois than truly Gallic. You can correct that, at least temporarily, over three weekends next month during the Robert Classic French Film Festival. (Champs-Élysées? OK, not now.) Works, many lovingly restored, will unspool March 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24 at Washington U.’s Brown Hall Auditorium at Forsyth and Skinker boulevards. The films are in French with English subtitles. Each program features introductions and discussions by scholars and critics. The discussions will place the works in the contexts both of film and French history.

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The Gathering, a Methodist church, is as welcoming a community of faith as you can find. LGBTQ people are married here, and there is a ministry called Emerge that focuses on this marginalized population.

Besides the Clayton church at 101 N. Bemiston, two other congregations of The Gathering gather: The new main church on McCausland Avenue in the city, and another at Hixson Middle School on South Elm Avenue in Webster Groves. But the church is about to face not so much a threat to its existence as a challenge to continue as the denomination it is today.

Homosexuality will be the only topic of discussion Feb. 23 to 26 at a special session of the General Conference (the top policymaking body of the United Methodist Church), to be held downtown at America’s Center. Three options will be debated and voted on by 864 delegates from around the world, including Rev. Matt Miofsky, lead pastor of The Gathering. Miofsky will have an opportunity to weigh in on the following: 1. One Church Plan. This plan would allow but not

require United Methodist clergy to perform samegender weddings where legal, and allow but not require ordination of LGBTQ pastors.

2. Traditional Plan. This plan would maintain the UMC’s current teaching on human sexuality.

3. Connectional Conference Plan. This plan would break the UMC into three branches across the United States.

Regardless of the outcome at the General Conference, nothing will change at The Gathering. Miofsky will maintain the body’s commitment to the full inclusion of LGBTQ people, including leadership and staff positions. However, the outcome—including a ‘no resolution’ result—has the potential to splinter the Methodist Church.

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Used to be you could buy records at a chain store in every mall. Or at Sears. But the groove-addicted consumer knows that the only place to go for a record, a recommendation or an earful is an independent record store, the music aficionado’s mecca. And we have one of the nation’s 10 best (according to national mainstream daily USA Today) right here in The Delmar Loop: Vintage Vinyl. The alternative press has been singing its praises for years. The lion’s share of credit goes to owner Tom ‘Papa’ Ray, who’s been there 39 years at its present location across the street from the bronze of Chuck Berry duck-walkin’. Ray, who’s been spinning R&B on KDHX for three decades as the Soul Selector, is now on the hunt for a TV audience with Papa Ray’s Vintage Vinyl Roadshow, a 26-episode series that takes viewers from NYC to the Big Easy, Japan to the U.K. And even Kingston, Jamaica! Papa Ray is presently shopping the series to cable networks. (Your faithful scribe, who’s haunted record stores since

buying Abbey Road in 1969, can’t wait.) Ray has been referred to, tongue partly in cheek, as the ‘Anthony Bourdain of Indie Record Stores.’ As he strokes his Wolfman Jack goatee for a moment, he points out that if people watch shows about cupcakes, why not vinyl?

Indie record stores are ground zero for the resurgence of the 12-inch LP or 7-inch single. But they don’t pop or click like those well-worn Otis Redding, Elvis

and Beatles records some baby boomers abused as teenagers; today’s vinyl has a warm, honest sound and feel that are not possible digitally, whether via CD, iTunes or Spotify. Although Vintage Vinyl is the outgrowth of a ‘music-obsessive’ man’s desire to be in the business on his own terms, Ray has played for peanuts in a variety of bands over the years and joyfully recalls his time on the road in the U.K. with a band called Vintage Trouble.

Ray was the itinerant DJ, spinning discs of American R&B, the likes of hometown hero Alvin Cash, between band sets. Audiences and dancers loved it. “The British have a greater appreciation for American music than the average American does,” he says. What? Of course.

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The false mindset of fixing it later Individuals facing a divorce or family law matter are often faced with difficult decisions. Their spouse (or the other party to the family law case) may have an attorney. They indicate that their attorney is simply going to draw up the paperwork to conclude the case quick.

When faced with this, many decide not to get a lawyer. Their mindset is that although the settlement paperwork is flawed in many respects, they can simply go back and fix it later.

In other words, the view of some is that they should simply agree to the settlement that is being proposed. That will make the divorce or family matter end.

After the case is done, many think they will just come back later and fix what was wrong with the original agreement. For example, if there are children, and a prior child custody or support order, they figure that they will just modify it later.

This strategy is based on an incremental view that you can simply bite off certain parts of the case (like getting divorced) and then later deal with the other issues in the

future. Often, this approach is based on saving attorney fees or keeping things civil with their soon-to-be ex-spouse (or the other party).

The problem is that modifying a prior court order is not simple or easy. It can be harder to fix something that was not right to begin with than to simply make sure it was fair and just from the start.

This is because to modify a prior court order as to custody or support, a party typically has to show a change of circumstances of a substantial and continuing basis. In other words, one cannot come back to court with the incremental argument that they agreed to what they originally agreed to just to get the case done, but that it was not really right from the start.

In most courts, this argument will not work. A party has to show that something is now different. They have to show that the difference is something significant and continuing. For many parties, this can be a tough standard to meet in court.

This means that many parties who simply agree to a bad deal to get it done may end up facing a few problematic situations: • One, it might be that they end up being stuck with it and are never able to fix the bad parts of the original judgment or

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Two, even if a party is successful in obtaining a modification, many spend a lot more money in the long run on attorney’s fees trying to obtain a modification than if they simply had it done right from the start.

• Three, in terms of property and debt division in a divorce, this is almost always non-modifiable (meaning the you cannot come back to court later to change the original settlement).

This is why parties who have a mindset that they are going to fix the bad parts of their divorce or family law settlement later are often missing the mark. It is almost always vital to make sure everything is correct from the start.

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THE INSIDER PATTY by patty hannum THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who sent me gifts and cards for my 59th birthday. Oh, you didn’t know about it? Well, no one really did, but don’t worry. I have decided I am going to stay 59 the rest of my life. I’ve picked the age I want to be, and I’m not going to budge! Next year I will write a column a few weeks in advance reminding you of my 59th birthday. At some point, as my husband continues to age and I don’t, I will become his trophy wife. Just think, when Carey turns 89 and I am still 59, people will wonder, “How the heck did that guy manage to snag a babe like her?” (Fine, call me delusional.) No matter my age, birthdays make me contemplative. I am always thinking about the next thing I should be doing to make an imprint on the world. Here’s the good news: I’m in the Florida Keys, so I am easily distracted. My contemplation usually lasts about 10 minutes before I start thinking about something else. Plus, I hired a coach (not Mike Matheny) to help me figure out my professional life. Here is what is on my mind: Why can’t I take a decent picture? I know I have a resting bitch face, but I have spent hours trying to learn how to smile in pictures. Seriously. Still, when I do, I look like the Joker from Batman. I have done all the tricks: pretending to cough, putting my tongue on the roof of my mouth, tilting my head up, tilting my head down. Nothing works.

(Oh, and why do my arms look like sausages? I know they aren’t. I don’t have to have clothes specially made to encase my arms. When I work out at the gym, they look like everyone else’s.) And it’s not just me. My husband has the same problem. We both look like people who are in constant pain, or perhaps serial killers. Any suggestions are appreciated and will be tried out.

Wedding bells soon will be ringing for St. Louis native and model ▶ DEVON WINDSOR , a 2012 MICDS grad. SHE’S ENGAGED TO LONGTIME BOYFRIEND JOHNNY DEX, who popped the question last year by writing ‘Marry Me?’ on the sand of a private beach so his girlfriend would see it as she landed in the Bahamas. Windsor has worked for a number of major beauty and fashion brands, including Victoria’s Secret, Sephora, Max Mara Studio and H&M. T&S photographer Suzy Gorman helped launch her modeling career in 2008 when she was 14. She is the daughter of Charles and Lisa Windsor of Ladue.

2018 SING FOR SITEMAN PERFORMERS

▲ Each year, the Performing Arts Center at John Burroughs School is filled with joyous music during SING FOR SITEMAN , a benefit for Siteman Cancer Center. THIS YEAR’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT, HELD MARCH 29, will feature guest host and Grammy Award-winning soprano Christine Brewer; vocalists Teresa Castillo, Edward Graves, Rehanna Thelwell and Robert Mellon; and pianist Timothy Cheung.

Ticket information is available at singforsiteman.org/2019.

Why do people get tattoos on their calves? If you are a regular reader, you know I like tattoos. I have one. For whatever reason, lots of people in the Keys have them on their calves, which seems like an odd place. I like to look at mine. It is small, but sometimes, especially when I’m getting my nails done, I get asked about it. But you can’t see a tattoo on your calf unless you contort your leg, and people won’t notice it until you’re leaving, far too late to ask you what it means or why you got it.

Tidying up can be addictive. Marie Kondo has a book and a Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, that encourage you to clean out the clutter in your life. If an item doesn’t spark joy, pitch it. The show also reveals a very specific way to fold your clothes. Well, as a lover of the series Hoarders, I felt it would be a betrayal to watch the new series, so I looked online to see how things should be folded. Amazing. Everything looks so neat and orderly in perfect little squares. Here’s the problem, though. After you wash your clothes, you have to remember to fold them in the perfect little squares and not just throw them on top of the stack or, well, no more sparks of joy. It is a commitment, like a marriage.

It is up to you if you want to make it or just go ahead with the annulment. Wishing you sparks of joy every day!

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designed to prevent food insecurity during pregnancy and help low-income families have healthy babies. Participants receive locally produced foods like fruits, vegetables and dairy, plus nutrition advice, invitations to cooking classes and other services. The program is supported in part by a Monsanto Fund grant.

〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 Looking for a romantic way to celebrate with your valentine this week? The Saint Louis Ballet’s production of Balanchine’s

Rubies and Other Love Stories is on stage at Touhill

Performing Arts Center Feb. 15 and 16.

Learn all about the heart and lungs at All Systems Pumped, a Feb. 16 program at HealthWorks!

Kids’ Museum. Visitors can explore a 13-foot-tall inflatable MEGA Heart, participate in an interactive Anatomy Academy and enjoy other educational exhibits.

Head to the Missouri Botanical Garden for Tom Piper’s award-winning documentary,

Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf, Feb. 26 and

27 at Shoenberg Theater. The screenings are free, but registration is required.

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BY LAURIE’S SHOES

Switching to a tablet wasn’t really a big leap for me. My ASUS laptop was a touch screen, so I could use my finger to scroll and digitally sign (although very awkwardly), and the browsers behaved as if it was a tablet. The major issue I had was that the screen hindered conversation, so a tablet was a must for my days full of meetings. The Surface, however, isn’t technically a tablet since it has the full Microsoft Windows 10 operating system and functions as a laptop.

I really thought I would get a Lenovo Yoga laptop until I tried one out. The fact that the keyboard turns into the backside of the device is a cool concept, but it felt extremely bulky compared to a Surface. The Surface keyboard is light, and the fabric ones are luxurious.

The keyboard also acts as a case that protects the screen. Two improvements over the Surface Pro 5 are performance (the 6 is supposed to be 67 percent faster) and battery life (this one lasts up to 13 hours).

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SWITCH TO THE SURFACE I started 2019 off by making a big technology change. My ASUS laptop was showing its age; the Q key not working was the final straw. (You don’t realize how often you use the Q until you are without it.)

One of my team members changed to an iPad Pro as his primary work device, and based on his satisfaction and my year of research, l decided to switch to the Microsoft Surface Pro 6. Overall, the transition to the new device has been very smooth.

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So far, one of my favorite features is the pen, which always is conveniently available thanks to a magnet on the side. If I want to write a quick note, I click the pen and my sticky note app appears without any navigation. I love using it to advance slides in presentations, and when using OneNote, you can draw and erase any mistakes. I’m not an artist, so I will have to learn how to take advantage of the drawing applications.

Many people ask for my advice on what type of computer they should buy.

The first step is to understand what you do on your computer daily. Then, think about your expectations regarding video/image quality, ability to run multiple applications at the same time, storage needs and speed. These items all determine cost. I admit that my Surface was a splurge, and I ended up spending more on it (with accessories) than I ever have on a computer in my life. If you are thinking about purchasing a Surface, remember that the keyboard and pen are not included in the base price.

Did you make a big computer switch recently? I would love to hear what you selected and why. It’s been fun spending these cold, wintery nights exploring the features of the Surface. Now I’m off to research a new cell phone!

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This year, Town&Style is celebrating eight years of sharing the best of St. Louis with the community. It’s an accomplishment our team is proud to achieve, but one that wouldn’t have happened without the support of you, our readers, and the organizations that have stood behind us from the beginning. We’d like to take this special opportunity to spotlight some of those committed relationships.

ROSSMAN SCHOOL

CRAFT ALLIANCE

ELIZABETH ZURLINDEN

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DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND DESIGN

▶ What do you like about T&S?

▶ What do you like about T&S?

Town&Style is a great collection of news that informs readers about local businesses, schools, arts organizations and nonprofits. The unique way it presents the news draws you into the community, introduces you to great people and makes you feel very proud of our city. It’s so positive from cover to cover! Thank you!

I like that the T&S team works with their advertisers and the subjects of their articles to get at the heart of trends and topics that matter to the people of this region. The content and the organizations that sponsor the magazine don’t feel disconnected—they work together. ▶ Why is T&S important to the community?

▶ What is your favorite column to read in

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I always am inspired when I read Heard in the Halls. Our local students are incredibly creative, innovative and talented, and as a Town&Style reader, it’s always fun to share in their successes and discoveries. Thanks for always highlighting well-deserving young men and women.

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It consistently covers the arts with such enthusiasm. While there is a place in regional journalism for harder-hitting art criticism, I think another role that local publications fill is the championing of creative enterprise. T&S is constant in that support, featuring in-depth articles on exhibitions, artists from about town and the communities they serve.

L AU R A M C C A RT H Y R E A L E STAT E KATHY BEILEIN PRESIDENT

▶ Why did you take the plunge and support the magazine at its inception?

Our company believes in a cross marketing strategy that uses print, digital and e-marketing to bring properties to potential buyers. Properties can get lost, especially when the market is brisk, so we like to make sure they are front and center. When Town&Style entered the market, its approach was fun and unique, so we wanted to use the publication to add a dimension to our print initiative that would further highlight and bring attention to select properties.

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▶ What do you like about T&S?

You helped us brand our business, and it worked!

Shelley is recognized everywhere she goes because of the ads we have placed in T&S. ▶ Why did you take the plunge and support the magazine at its inception?

We followed our sales rep when she said she was moving to T&S. We had confidence in her. ▶ Why is T&S important to the community?

It brings us so much news about our community in articles that are crisply written and beautifully photographed. It is not unusual to see someone we know in every issue. ▶ What is your favorite column to read?

We are always looking for information about schools and helpful hints for parents facing challenges raising children.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ▶ Why did you take the plunge and

▶ What do you like about T&S?

support the magazine at its inception?

I appreciate that Town&Style is a 100-percent locally owned and operated publication. Real estate is also quintessentially local, and just like in my industry, it’s important to have a local perspective and insider information.

We believe it’s important as engaged members of our community to stay up to date on events happening in the area. Since it began, we have thought that Town & Style’s focus aligns with our own commitment to the St. Louis community.

▶ Why did you take the plunge and support the magazine at its inception?

We felt Town&Style would reach our upscale clientele because of its emphasis on local events, restaurants, charities and housing. ▶ What is your favorite column to read?

Homework! Who doesn’t like to see homes’ facades reimagined?

F O R SY T H S C H O O L LAUREN KISTNER

MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER ▶ What do you like about T&S?

We really love the focus and emphasis on education! It’s wonderful to see the publication’s year-round coverage of and support for local schools—and we appreciate the opportunity to participate in an active, ongoing partnership with Town&Style! ▶ Why is T&S important to the community?

It provides great editorial coverage and offers cost-effective advertising opportunities to schools and nonprofits that often are working with smaller budgets. This results in a really good balance of content among many different sectors and industries, which is important for our local community. ▶ What is your favorite column to read?

I personally really enjoy the format of Talk of the Towns. I’m always looking for updates about my home neighborhood (Kirkwood)—and I always learn something new! Plus I like the casual, conversational tone of the writing.

▶ How do you think T&S is important to the community?

It provides a wealth of information about things like summer opportunities for students, charitable opportunities and community engagement activities. This type of compassion and outreach aligns closely with the types of activities our team members and residents find inspiring and fulfilling.

GENOVESE JEWELERS BROOKE HYMAN SALES, DESIGN & MARKETING ASSOCIATE ▶ What do you like about T&S?

The magazine covers the best of the best when it comes to events, restaurants and fashion in St. Louis. ▶ Why did you take the plunge and support the magazine at its inception?

Since we are family-owned and -operated, we support other local businesses, and we felt Genovese was a perfect fit for Town&Style’s demographics and target market.

Plus, working with the magazine’s representatives always has been a great experience. ▶ Why is T&S important to the community?

It highlights important fundraisers and charity events in St. Louis. ▶ What is your favorite column to read?

The fashion spread, for sure. It definitely helps us stay on top of the latest styles, colors and trends. &

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In 2007, we opened our first office in Clayton. We have since grown to be one of the largest family law firms in the Midwest.

Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

In 1988, The Gatesworth was built to attract independent seniors seeking the comforts of home, personalized service, top-notch amenities, a multitude of choices for dining and activities, and breathtaking outdoor spaces.

Our family-owned company has been offering a superior approach to lighting since 1975. We opened our Clayton showroom in 2015. Most items are in stock, so you can walk out with your selections and make your home shine bright the same day.

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Leslie Hindman Auctioneers is currently seeking consignments for upcoming fine art auctions.

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Jet Linx entered private aviation in 1999 with four aircraft and a single location in Omaha, Nebraska. This year, the company celebrates 20 years of excellence in safety and service, with more than 100 aircraft in its fleet and 17 locations nationwide.

M1 Bank started from the desire to create a sustainable vehicle for giving back to the community. We gave 20 percent of our income in 2018 to charitable causes and look forward to serving St. Louis this year as well.

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Afternoon and evening fashion shows starring young cancer patients were held at The Ritz-Carlton to help the organization provide patients and their families with educational, emotional and recreational support. guests: Executive director Brandy Bimslager; board president Tom Lynch; event co-chairs Kelly Beat, Kelly Johnson and Jessica Mangus; St. Louis Blues players Alex Pietrangelo, Ryan O’Reilly and Colton Parayko

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A Heartfelt Reminder Of Your Magical Day

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by sue wolf Guests arrived at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Chesterfield to raise money to help those facing a cancer diagnosis, educate people about reducing their risk for cancer or detecting it early, and fund cancer research to protect future generations.

A speed painter and the Charles Glenn Band provided entertainment. guests: Master of ceremonies Scott Hamilton, American Cancer Society CEO Gary Reedy, Centene chairman and CEO Michael Neidorff, World Wide Technology CEO Jim Kavanaugh

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at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. The Best Actress nominee rocked a revamped old Hollywood glam look, courtesy of her makeup artist, Marc Jacobs Beauty global artistry ambassador Sarah Tanno. A celebrity in her own right, Tanno is responsible for creating some of Gaga’s most iconic looks to date. Here is a step-by-step guide for you to get the same glam style at home.

LADY GAGA’S SAG BEAUTY LOOK

By Marylyn Simpson

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Tanno applied shades from the Eye-Conic Frost MultiFinish Eyeshadow Palette in Flamboyant: Eleganza, a metallic deep taupe shade, all over the lids and under the outer corners and Hey Girl Hey, a metallic pinky-peach, under the brow and on the inner corners. She then used the Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Blacquer and finished with her go-to Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara on both the top and bottom lashes.

To create the perfect vampy pout, Tanno started by heavily lining Gaga’s lips with Poutliner Longwear Lip Liner Pencil in Currant Mood. She then blended Le Marc Lip Crème Lipstick in Blow, a dark berry velvet, with a pop of Dashing, a cherry red, just in the center to brighten the lips. Gaga’s velvety lips perfectly matched her oxblood nails, seamlessly tying her look together.

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The singer’s flawless complexion was thanks in part to Dew Drops Coconut Gel Highlighter in Dew You? mixed with Shameless Youthful Look Foundation. It all was set with Finish-Line Perfecting Coconut Setting Powder and a touch of O!Mega Bronzer to give warmth to Gaga’s skin tone. For the final touch, her natural beauty mark was accentuated with a touch of black eyeliner. And if a beauty mark doesn’t scream Old Hollywood glam, I don’t know what does!

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“‘How would you spend your day?’ That’s the question we ask viewers When it comes to dining, The Gatesworth offers the very best, Montrey in our recent television commercial, says executive director Carrie Montrey. notes. “Every meal here is home-cooked and made-to-order with more “We answer it by showing the many amenities that help residents live full, than 25 entree choices for dinner alone,” she says. “Our chefs have been exciting and independent lives here. Instead of worrying about maintaining recognized nationally and internationally. They bring years of culinary a home, they are gardening, improving their golf game, or discovering a new experience from the finest restaurants and are knowledgeable about the passion. In other words, they are living their best lives.” From numerous dining latest nutritional information.” For those with special dietary needs, chef options and fitness plans to social events and special Brian Hardy and his team offer customized meal programs, The Gatesworth lifestyle is customized plans. Whether it’s a low-salt, low-sugar or glutenAt The Gatesworth, free diet, the kitchen can accommodate. At The exclusively for seniors. With a staff of 240 experienced and dedicated professionals, there is always someone Gatesworth, everything is done in-house, and the it’s not just about ready to attend to a resident’s every need and desire. food is always fresh. Montrey continues, “It truly is living well, it’s about “At The Gatesworth, it’s not just about living well, farm to table. Fresh produce is delivered six days a being well,” it’s about being well,” Montrey says. “Keeping the week from local farms.” Even the meat is prepared mind active through intellectual pursuits and continual learning is essential in-house and butchered daily, and all breads and desserts are from scratch, to wellness.” The Gatesworth ensures residents have plenty of opportunities Montrey notes. Residents can choose casual or fine dining from one of to keep up with current events and culture. “Our St. Louis Icon Series features made three full-service restaurants or have their own recipes prepared and regular guest lecturers, including university professors, authors, opera singers delivered with in-room service. and many others,” she notes.

While a healthy diet and Topics range from history and exercise are paramount politics to literature and the to wellness, maintaining arts. In addition, residents an active social life is just can take advantage of book as important. “At The clubs, art classes and foreign Gatesworth, there are so language lessons. many ways to enjoy yourself Just as important as a healthy in the company of friends,” mind is a healthy body. The Montrey says. “We offer Gatesworth makes it easy to live entertainment, from stay fit with its state-of-the-art, classical music to jazz, fully equipped Fitness Center featuring singers, dancers and a heated indoor saltwater and other performers. We pool. The facilities have a show movies, including old full-service staff that includes classics and new releases— licensed fitness professionals complete with freshly popped teaching a full schedule of popcorn!” Sporting activities classes. Certified trainers are give residents the chance to on-site and available for those challenge their neighbors to a interested in a personalized game of pool or ping pong or a wellness plan. putting competition.

For a spiritual respite, or just The Gatesworth is a warm a little pampering, residents and welcoming community can spend an afternoon at where residents can remain the spa. The luxurious, fullactive, eat well, pursue their service Spa|One features a passions and make new beauty salon, massage rooms, friends. What better way to cosmetics counter, locker spend your day? room and barber shop.

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McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is known for its high-quality Many senior living communities are owned by large national companies, amenities, personalized services and expert care, but its history of making which can result in a corporate environment. people a priority is what really sets itself apart from other senior communities.

Here, the owners are local, and each has an onsite office. They are dedicated With nearly 30 years of experience in quality senior living, McKnight to the St. Louis region and deeply invested in day-to-day operations and the lives Place knows how to help its residents live fulfilling of all residents. Residents with questions or concerns lives. The professional staff gets to know all residents With nearly 30 years have access to assistance, as do their family members. and their families. Ownership and management truly Staff understands the relationships McKnight Place of experience in quality residents care about what matter to each and every resident. have with their loved ones are very important. senior living, McKnight Moving to a senior living community can be Local owners and attentive managers work hard to stressful, especially for those who have lived on their Place knows how to help its provide a high level of care for every resident. own for many years. That’s why McKnight Place has residents live fulfilling lives.

Peace of mind is also very important, which is dedicated staff members who focus on professional why the McKnight Place staff builds trust with each relocation. They have the skills, compassion and resources to help with every resident and their family so everyone is part of the quality day-to-day care. aspect of a move.

The employees are committed to making sure every resident is satisfied and The step-by-step system includes initial consultation, sorting and experiences as much day-to-day happiness as possible for everyone involved. organizing, comprehensive planning, interior design, detailed scheduling McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care invites those looking for and cleaning out assistance. The goal is to make the transition as easy as high-quality senior care to become part of the family. Please call 314-993-3333 possible. After the move, residents have more independence than ever before. to learn more or schedule a personal tour. Additional information is also McKnight Place makes life easy. available online at McKnightPlace.com.

The staff works hard to create memorable dining experiences, and loved ones are invited—even encouraged— to join residents for a meal. Highlights include an expansive menu, custom food options, and first-class, tableside service.

Residents and guests can enjoy a cozy breakfast by the fireplace in the Garden Café, gourmet lunch on an outdoor patio or a multi-course dinner in a formal dining room. The staff tailors meals to the liking of each individual, and an award-winning chef can make residents’ favorite recipes.

McKnight Place residents can live the life they choose through hundreds of activities and events each month. And loved ones are invited to participate as well. The calendar features local outings, entertainment, guest speakers, games, religious services and more. Enjoy trips to places like the Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo or Busch Stadium, or stay in to enjoy a movie, happy hour, comedy hour, music, card games, bingo or trivia night.

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The effects of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are far-reaching, touching School of Medicine. They bring the latest advances in memory care, ensuring the lives of friends and loved ones of those who are afflicted. When the time that all residents receive the best care available. comes to consider a residential community, it’s important to find one that will “The expertise Drs. Carr and Cummings-Vaughn bring to Parc Provence support and care for all involved. Because no two residential communities are influences everything we do, from providing appropriate daily activities for alike, the decision-making process needs to be comprehensive, taking into residents to monitoring their nutritional needs,” Aragon says. “It is important consideration health needs, safety, environment, quality of care, and support for adults with memory issues to stay active and keep their minds busy. Research for friends and family. shows that socialization and engagement improve brain “Families of seniors in need of memory care are health. We offer the kind of therapies, activities, and onWe promise to looking for education, support, and direction,” says site medical care that make an effective difference in give the best of ourselves Kathy Aragon, administrator at Parc Provence, a the lives of people with dementia.” to the remarkable premier memory care community. “Because we Parc Provence is the top choice for those looking people we serve.” specialize in dementia care, we’re confident we can for the best possible care. “Our residents and their meet the needs of our community members.” families always come first,” Aragon says. “We make For more than 14 years, Parc Provence has been a leader in residential their comfort and care our priority. We promise to give the best of ourselves memory care. Its person-centered dementia program has earned the highest to the remarkable people we serve.” credentials, as has its team of professionals. In fact, staff members are pioneers Visit Parc Provence to discover how they are leading the way in memory in caring for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and they are proud care. For more information, call or go online. to serve families from across the country.

The care team at Parc Provence understands that every person—and every family—experiences Alzheimer’s in different ways. “We specialize in personalized memory care, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach,” Aragon says. And because these conditions are progressive, symptoms change, requiring treatment strategies to adapt, she notes. “Parc Provence offers a continuum of care that includes assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. No matter the level of care required, we are able to serve our residents’ needs.”

After careful assessment of each resident, the team at Parc Provence designs a personalized care program. The goal is to honor current abilities and preserve dignity, offer social interaction and time for personal reflection, and provide the resident and family a comfortable, beautiful, and safe place to meet and interact. And each care plan is flexible, allowing for changes in health and symptoms.

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g n i d d we TREND REPORT FROM L.A. by marylyn simpson WEDDING TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2019

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Whatever the reason, solid white gowns are becoming the dress du jour. Rather than emphasizing the fabric, the dress is all about the construction and details.

Paying attention to sleeve length, unique necklines and cut-outs, the attention is on the structure and fit of the gown rather than a busy pattern. Best of all, solid white gowns are a bit more subtle, keeping the focal point on the bride and not the dress!

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This trend may only apply to certain states, but don’t be surprised when your next California- or Colorado-based wedding reception has a fully-stocked cannabis bar. And thanks to all of the different ways cannabis can be ingested (cookies, cocktails, etc.), it’s a delicious, if not more discreet, way to let loose at the reception. With the full legalization of hemp, cannabis bars may start popping up in non-recreational states, including Missouri!

tropical nuptials » When deciding on floral arrangements, tropical flowers aren’t usually the first to come to mind, but these bright blooms are having a moment in the wedding world. From palm leaf centerpieces to bouquets with colorful orchids and lobster claws, using tropical flowers and foliage is a trend gaining traction outside of destination weddings. Giant palm leaves are a visually striking and wallet-friendly alternative to traditional options like roses and lilies. Best of all, tropical flowers can be easier to preserve than other varieties, so they will last well beyond the big day.

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According to Warner, his firm’s growth and success are proof that personal knowledge of the local market really counts. “Most of us were born and raised in the St. Louis area, so we have a deep understanding of it and constantly are expanding our expertise,” he notes.

“Our staff holds multiple specialty designations and certifications in residential real estate, luxury home marketing and relocation. We work hard to ensure that clients moving to the area have the resources they need.”

The Warner Hall Group also has considerable experience in the refurbishment and marketing of historic homes, according to Warner. “Co-founding partner Sam Hall has a background in contracting, and both Sam and I have personally renovated a number of important

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older properties in the area,” he notes. “We have a real passion for bringing them back to life.”

Warner says his team is proud to be part of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Real Estate in downtown Clayton. The affiliation allows them to take advantage of technology advances, marketing resources, institutional knowledge and data unavailable at other firms. Staff includes Ann Gold, Anna Welke, Amy Guirl, Kathy Bader, Alex Sturma and Mitzi Sumner, all of whom have helped propel the firm to high rankings

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“We are the only small agent group to be ranked among the top teams for production in St. Louis city and county,” he says. “We are the top selling agents for the entire central corridor, which includes Clayton, the Central West End, Brentwood, Richmond Heights, Maplewood, University City, Ladue, Olivette and Frontenac, and top selling Clayton agents uniquely.”

Warner notes that team members truly love their work, enjoy putting clients’ needs first and pride themselves on promoting the region. “We consider ourselves ambassadors for the central corridor and the entire St. Louis area,” he says. “One of our favorite things is introducing people to all the city offers and showing them what a great lifestyle they can have in this community. We think St. Louis is rising like a phoenix, and we are very proud to live and work here.”

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by julia m. johnson FEBRUARY IS AN IDEAL TIME TO CONSIDER how matters of the heart

relate to your health, and physical intimacy is a big part of that. Men and women both experience medical issues that can disrupt their relationships, but SLUCare physicians offer effective ways to restore healthy balance to your love life.

“The two most common issues I see in women are low libido and painful intercourse,” says SLUCare obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Becky Kaufman Lynn, who practices at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. “The two can be related, and both can be caused by a number of things, so it’s important to have a thorough and open conversation with your doctor about treating them.”

Lynn says low libido in females may be due to aging, stress, anxiety, relationship problems or medical conditions like diabetes or cancer. She says there are a number of treatment options. Painful intercourse can occur when vaginal tissues become less lubricated and elastic during menopause, causing dryness and discomfort.

Lynn says there are some relatively new drugs and vaginal hormones that can restore the tissues to a more premenopausal condition. “Many women aren’t aware that vaginal dryness and painful sex can be due to menopause,” she notes. “And their partners may assume the problem is a lack of physical attraction, which can damage the relationship unnecessarily.”

SLUCare urologist Dr. Clay McDonough says men also have effective options for treating sexual issues. Some patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) can benefit from surgical placement of an inflatable penile prosthesis, explains McDonough, who sees patients at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. “The device works on demand,” he notes. “The patient squeezes a small pump that sits below the scrotum,

DR. CLAY MCDONOUGH WORKS WITH A PATIENT.

and saline moves into the implanted chambers from a reservoir in the lower abdomen.

Then he presses a release valve when done. We think of the procedure as replacing the body’s ‘inner hydraulics,’ and the area doesn’t look any different cosmetically once the device is implanted. Patient and partner satisfaction after the procedure tends to be well above 90 percent.” Other effective treatments also are available, he notes.

McDonough adds that men’s sexual complications can be caused by a number of factors, so honest doctor-patient communication is key. “ED normally is a vascular problem,” he explains. “Sometimes it’s due to conditions like diabetes or heart disease that may go undiagnosed. It also may be related to prostate surgery, cancer treatment or hormonal influences.” He notes that while women usually keep a regular schedule of gynecologic care, men may not have the same motivation to see a doctor each year, so their sexual dysfunction often goes untreated. “Some men tell us they had a physical in high school, and the next thing they knew, they were 65 and suffering from ED,” McDonough says. “The condition often is a gateway to get them to see a doctor regularly, screen for other problems and improve their overall health.”

Sexual dysfunction is a common problem, and patients should never be afraid to ask for assistance, Lynn notes. “It helps to have an understanding physician,” she says. “This can be a difficult issue to bring up, but it’s often a fairly simple one to correct.” &

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CHICKEN FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS ▶ $9

THE CHOCOLATE PIG

Start with these battered goodies, served perfectly crisp and sprinkled with pickled white onion bits.

first impression »

This new spot in the Cortex is the latest venture from the folks at Bissinger’s, and it is pure urban elegance. Blonde wood walls curve around booths in the wide open space, where elevated comfort food surprises you with amazing flavors you never knew could come out of foods like Brussels sprouts and sorbet. The kitchen is led by chef Patrick Russell, who trained at New England Culinary Institute and came here from Field & Main in Virginia. A welcoming bar is manned by friendly mixologists. I recommend reservations, but you also can sit at the bar or the open ‘dessert kitchen’ and watch the pastry chef work his magic. Naturally, many of the foods, both savory and sweet, incorporate Bissinger’s chocolate.

BACON FLIGHT WITH HERBED WHITE CHOCOLATE ▶ $16

A good choice for the table, three bacon pieces each get an elaborate treatment. Beef bacon is drizzled with a sweet, molasses-like soy sauce and served over pungent, mouth-puckering kimchi. The traditional pork bacon sits atop peppery arugula and is flavored with sherry and coffee.

Lamb bacon comes draped over a robust olive and caper tapenade designed to temper its distinctive flavor, but I still found it too gamey. In the center was a purée of white chocolate.

SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS ▶ $32

Gigantic scallops came with a perfect sear on both sides, scattered over deliciously creamy butternut squash purée, smoked mushrooms and crisped Brussels sprouts leaves. Also on the plate: a cold pumpkin relish.

BRAISED LAMB SHANK ▶ $28

The meat was flavorful and fall-off-the-bone tender as it nestled on creamy polenta. A smattering of crispy fried leeks added to the fat content (in case the lamb isn’t rich enough).

Chicken Fried Brussels Sprouts with buttermilk dressing, confit lemon and pickled spring onions

PEANUT BUTTER BOMB ▶ $7

A dark chocolate dome reveals decadent peanut butter mousse inside with a drizzle of hot berry sauce.

The entire dish, which includes cookie crumbles and nitrogen-frozen berries, is a juxtaposition of sweet and salty, warm and cold, smooth and crunchy.

PASSION FRUIT TART ▶ $8 Exotic fruit compotes are served alongside a gelatinous fruit pie wedge and coconut white chocolate sorbet, which was outstanding.

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Wash it Down:

The bar here is very active with a dozen boutique cocktails and several local brews on tap, as well as wine and bottled/canned beer. The menu is heavy with exotic rum drinks, including our pick, 30 Minute O. It may look like a milkshake, but its dose of overproof Jamaican rum is boozy, despite the white cocoa and dark chocolate shavings on top. There’s some banana liqueur in there, too.

This is a must-visit. Besides its cool atmosphere, the food is amazing.

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table a: east/west played 4

♠ doubled

1. North led the ♥ Ace, 3 by East, 6 from South and Declarer the 2.

2. North then led the ♦ Jack, 4 from East, Queen by South, 2 from Declarer.

3. South led the ♥ Queen, 7 from West, North trumped with the ♠ 5, and 4 from East.

4. North then led the ♣ 2, King from East, 8 from South and Queen from Declarer.

5. Declarer now played the ♠ Queen from Dummy, South the King, West the Ace and North the Jack.

6. Declarer led the ♠ 10, picking up the remaining trumps and making 4 ♠s doubled for plus 790.

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the play

table b: north/south played 5

♦ doubled

1. West led the ♥ 7, Ace from North, 5 from East and Declarer the 6.

2. The ♣ 2 was led from Dummy, 9 from East, 8 from Declarer, Queen West (Declarer was preparing a Dummy Reversal).

3. West continued with the ♥ 10, ruffed in Dummy with the ♦ 7.

4. The ♣ 4 was led and ruffed with the ♦ Ace in hand.

5. The ♦ 3 to Dummy’s 9.

6. The ♣ 5 was ruffed by ♦ King.

7. ♦ 5 to Dummy’s 10.

8. The ♣ 6 is ruffed with ♦ Queen.

9. Dummy is entered with the ♦ 9 and the last two ♣s are cashed, completing the Dummy reversal and taking 11 tricks–five ♦s doubled and made for plus 750.

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CLASSIC FOCUS will get a special peek at the unique education happening there. The independent, Catholic elementary and middle school in Town & Country, founded in 2011, has become known for combining Benedictine spirituality and classical methods that date to the 1500s, says headmistress Gerry Dolan. As of now, she notes that St. Austin is the only school in the area to do so, making it an intriguing option for families seeking a more traditional approach for their child.

“Our students are taught to seek God in everything they do and to grow closer to Him through work and especially through prayer,” Dolan explains. “But the traditions of Benedictine spirituality also are blended with more modern teaching methods to foster appreciation for great thinkers and writers like Socrates and Shakespeare.” This combined focus, she says, prepares students to be critical thinkers, active learners and problem solvers throughout their lives.

Dolan suggests the school’s integrated curriculum of subjects like art, history, literature and mathematics helps children make necessary connections and have a deeper understanding of the work they do. “The students are presented with truth, goodness and beauty in the classroom, and this naturally creates a sense of wonder,” she explains. Teaching is interdisciplinary to promote this concept, and small class sizes allow for personalized instruction when needed.

Beginning in first grade, students take weekly Latin classes, and by fifth grade, they increase to three times a week. “We believe it provides excellent mental training as well as a better understanding of the English language,” Dolan says. “Latin grammar is introduced in conjunction with English grammar so students really understand the science of language.”

In keeping with the idea of a classical education, technology in the classroom is kept to a minimum. Although teachers use technology, Dolan explains that student use of smartphones, tablets or laptops in the classroom does not support the school’s ethos. “We believe using those devices regularly creates a gap between students and teachers (and students and each other),” she says. “We view technology as a way to accomplish a wide variety of discrete tasks—from finding a recipe online to searching for facts about a historical person. We do not see it as a means to increasing one’s ability to absorb textual material or learn the relationships between higher-order concepts.”

Dolan says everyone is welcome to come and see life at St. Austin for themselves at the open house. “People will be struck by the joy here—joyful teachers and joyful students engaged in joyful learning,” she says. &

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by katelyn young meyer

WELL, I BLINKED ON NEW YEAR’S EVE, and now it’s Valentine’s 2019! If you have a sitter booked and a reservation set for 7 p.m. with your significant other, consider yourself lucky. Or just someone who is really on top of things! I am not one of those people.

Valentine’s Day is not going to be a romantic stroll in the park this year, but instead a wild and crazy date night with my husband and two kids. Don’t feel bad for me. My husband and I will squeeze in a private date night in a week or two, but this night of love is going to be all about the squad. I actually wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s pretty special to teach my kids to celebrate with the people they love. My 6-year-old already has her red dress picked out, and I’m sure my 3-year-old will want to wear his blazer for date night with Mommy and Daddy.

The bigger issue is where to take my crew so we all can have fun while not destroying someone’s quiet proposal! If you are wondering the same thing, I’ve done some research on where to go. Here are my top six restaurants to take your kids on a Valentine’s date.

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Winslow’s Home: This best-kept secret off Delmar Boulevard is really not a secret at all, so snag a table early. It’s order at the counter and all shades of cozy. The menu features delicious, locally sourced food, and you can shop for fun toys for both kids and adults. We love to take coloring books and really soak up this treasure spot.

▶ The Fountain

on Locust: You can do dinner here, but we love to head out dressed to the nines for a fabulous dessert at this magical art deco spot downtown. It’s so cute, and their desserts are insane.

▶ Pastaria: When I spoke to Gerard Craft ▶ about this genius spot, he said he wanted people to feel comfortable eating good food.

Well, he succeeded! The kids’ menu offers an entrée and dessert for just $10, and little ones get to play with a ball of pizza dough while you wait.

Fitz’s (The Loop): I still remember going here as a kid with my parents. If your youngsters are under 10, watching the vintage soda bottle line is totally exciting. You can check the bottling schedule on the website before you go. It’s the perfect place to enjoy burgers and floats together.

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▶ Peacock Diner: This is one of my favorite

Baileys’ Range: Grass-fed burgers and local brews are enough to make any parent’s night. Add in made-from-scratch shakes and homemade ketchup, and this place pretty much has all of the bases covered. And I love the urban but cozy atmosphere that makes it so welcoming!

places to take our kids. It’s clean and colorful, and its milkshakes are massive enough to share. My kids love spinning on the bar stools at the countertops lit with neon and picking out their favorite song to play on the jukebox.

After dinner, catch a movie at The Chase or go ice skating at Shaw Park. Or, you may want to skip a formal meal altogether and head over to Brunswick Lanes for hot dogs and bowling!

Even if you end up at Chick-fil-A, if you make it special for your kids, it could be the most romantic Valentine’s Day yet.

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Sophomores Daeja Anderson and Caroline Gillow and seniors Ray McIntyre and Elissa Meyers all were selected to feature their original designs in Lindenwood University’s December fashion show. Teacher Amie Shea encouraged the Advanced Fashion Design students to enter the competition to get a glimpse of what it’s like to work in the fashion industry.

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Students, staff members and parents raised $8,516 to help eight local families during the winter holiday season. The school also prepared 20 food baskets with gift cards to make the season brighter for the sponsored parents and children.

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ARE YOU LIVING WITH A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR

who is crabby, moody, engaging you in power struggles, and procrastinating with school work and college applications?

Are you fluctuating between already missing them and wanting them out of the house? You’re not alone. Let me explain why your senior is out of sorts.

Your 18-year-old is going through a critical touch point, a phenomenon described by the late Dr. T. Berry Brazelton.

Touch points are times in our lives when we are going through a big leap in development; think 2-year-olds, 6-year-olds, seventhgraders, high school and college seniors, someone approaching a wedding or birth of a first child, etc. Just before and during the transition, people tend to be moody, angry and out of sync. High school seniors have a foot in two worlds: anticipating the start of college while also feeling unsure about leaving the familiarity of home. They struggle with the ambivalence of wanting to grow up and not. Teens wonder if they are ready to start over with new friends and a new support network, especially while handling the academic challenges of college.

All of the emotions they feel—confusion, excitement, fear, sadness, anticipation, anxiety—pull them out of the present moment, making it harder to see the immediate steps that need to be taken. Thus, procrastination and outbursts ensue. The only emotion they tend to express is anger.

At the same time, parents are facing their own touch point.

They undergo a grieving process as they work to let go of their burgeoning adolescents. And it’s easy for parents to get overwhelmed and worry whether they have prepared their children for what’s to come.

What causes a lot of the struggles between parent and child is that no one allows themselves to express their emotions in healthy ways, so feelings can build up and leak out as anger. As the expression goes, what is unexpressed becomes unmanageable. So, what’s the solution for living with your high school senior?

First, understand, reframe and normalize the touch point process. Parents and teens must express themselves properly.

Staying peaceful and present can have a calming effect on even the moodiest 18-year-old. Have open, honest discussions about feelings. Seniors need to express what feels supportive and what doesn’t. And parents, try not to add any pressure or expectations; it’s time your teen starts making decisions for himself.

I teach teens to focus on the journey and enjoy the present.

Parents should start ‘letting go’ when kids are young, slowly giving them more input, control and responsibility. This makes the big sendoff in August a lot less daunting. Enjoy every moment and memory of this year because you will never get this time back. & TIM JORDAN, M.D., IS A BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIAN WHO WORKS WITH GIRLS IN GRADE SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE IN HIS COUNSELING PRACTICE AND CAMPS. HIS NEWEST BOOK IS LETTERS FROM MY GRANDFATHER: TIMELESS WISDOM FOR A LIFE WORTH LIVING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DRTIMJORDAN.COM.

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At Camp Whitfield, children entering kindergarten through seventh grade participate in a variety of fun activities like technology-based classes, unique art experiences, crafts and games.

Whitfield Sports Camps are weeklong camps perfect for athletes of any level.

Eat breakfast among lemurs, zipline and pet a camel before lunch, and play capture the flag after dinner.

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Amazing variety, from arts and sports to STEAM and more! We have expert partners like Hi-NRG and Scott Gallagher Soccer Club, on-site swimming, lunch option, and pre- and post-care. The J welcomes all kids ages 3 through 14.

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Enjoy a fun-filled summer with pony rides, water play for children under 3, swimming for ages 3 to 6, art activities, gardening, Montessori class time and outdoor play on our new educational playground.

We offer outstanding academic and athletic camps for elementary and middle school boys on our campus in Creve Coeur. Camps are offered in one-week sessions; stay all day and join us for lunch!

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SUMMER OF ADVENTURE AT MICDS Embark on a summer filled with endless possibilities at MICDS summer camps. Create lasting memories with your fellow campers—kids of every age, school and interest.

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THE COLLEGE SCHOOL Come explore, play and learn this summer at The College School.

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H APP Y T O G E T H ER : H EALT HY HE ART AND MIND

BY JULIA M. JOHNSON

OUR BRAINS AND BODIES ARE DEEPLY CONNECTED, so it’s not surprising that emotion and stress can have just as much of an impact on cardiovascular health as diet and exercise. Helpful stress (eustress) may allow you to improve mental focus and get things done, but the unhelpful kind (distress) can contribute to heart disease, so it's important to keep the two in balance.

THE PHYSICAL SIDE “You are what you eat.” The old adage has special significance for heart health. Diet has a profound effect on your body, so choosing certain types of foods (and avoiding others) can impact how well your cardiovascular system functions, says cardiologist Dr. Lauren Munsch dal Farra, CEO of PALM Health.

She says it's especially important to stay away from foods that cause inflammation in body tissues, including the heart and blood

WHAT TO EAT: Fresh, highly colored produce like leafy greens, vegetables and fruits Whole grains Plant-based proteins like those in nuts and legumes Fresh herbs, spices and other natural seasonings in place of salt Cooking oils like avocado, coconut or rice bran that have a high smoke point (temperature at which they can become toxic)

Olive oil for tossing in salads

vessels. This means nothing highly refined or processed, overly greasy or highly sweetened, or containing a lot of artificial ingredients.

Dal Farra says harmful foods spur the release of cytokines, or inflammatory messengers, in the body and kick off the process of fatty plaque buildup in the arteries, which leads to heart disease. On the flip side, there are plenty of highly nutritious foods that support good heart health and should have a permanent place on your daily menu, according to dal Farra.

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WHAT NOT TO EAT: Whole butter and milk, which contain higher levels of saturated fats Processed meats like hot dogs Foods containing white sugar and white flour, which are not nutrient-dense Foods high in saturated fat Cooking oils like corn or canola, which have a low smoke point

OTHER TOP TIPS FOR HEART HEALTH Washington University cardiologist Dr. Justin Sadhu says keeping your heart healthy means staying in tune with your whole body. The best way to do that? Visit your doctor regularly and be aware of key vital signs and health factors.

KNOW YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE. The lowest cardiovascular disease risk is seen in people who have blood pressure of around 115/75, and each incremental increase can mean a higher risk of disease, according to Sadhu. “Consult your doctor to find out if your blood pressure is at a level where it needs to be treated,” he advises.

BE AWARE OF BLOOD SUGARS. Diabetes can have an effect on heart health. “Know your blood sugar levels and talk to your doctor about treatment if it's needed,” Sadhu says.

KNOW YOUR BMI. Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of adult body fat based on height and weight, and it can help doctors gauge whether a patient is at a healthy weight. “About one-third of Americans are overweight, and another third are obese,” Sadhu explains. “These numbers have gone up dramatically in the last 10 years.” (18.5 to 25 is considered a healthy BMI range.)

KEEP YOUR ACTIVITY CONSISTENT. Physical inactivity is an important risk factor. “Adults should get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercise like brisk walking each week, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous activity like jogging or running,” Sadhu says.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

THE EMOTIONAL SIDE SLUCare cardiologist Dr. Lisa Alderson says mental health can have a profound

Dal Farra says managing stress for better health may sound like a difficult task in the

effect on heart health. “One of the most striking examples we see is 'broken heart

midst of our busy schedules, but it can be accomplished. “One way we advise patients

syndrome,' a condition that can appear when the patient has an extreme stress

to reduce stress is by building meaning and purpose into their lives,” she notes. “Feeling

like the loss of a family member,” she says. “The person may experience acute

more fulfilled in our daily activities can be achieved not just by removing negative

chest pain similar to a heart attack. Whatever the stressor is, doctors think the

experiences but by adding positive ones that help us understand ourselves better.

syndrome may be related to adrenalin surging through the body.”

Everything we do in terms of prevention and healing has a dual mind/body aspect. You

Alderson says stress, loneliness, depression and negative emotions in general

can't separate mental health from physical health.”

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can impact cardiovascular health, whether they are sudden or long-lasting. “We don't yet have a good handle on exactly how different types of emotions like shock, fear or anger specifically affect the heart, but we know they do,” she notes.

“Everything in the human body is interconnected, so whatever helpful things you can do for your body will be good for your mind, and vice versa.”

POSITIVE DAILY PRACTICES Meditation

Relaxation

Mindfulness

Healthy sleep

Breathing exercises

Acts of kindness

EMOTIONS & STRESS IMPACT YOUR HEART: Studies have suggested that sudden stress leads to oxygen deprivation and abnormal heart rhythms, even if you don't already have heart disease.

If you do have cardiovascular disease, strong emotions such as anger may contribute to serious, irregular heart rhythms.

Depression also can increase risk for heart-related events.

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He is originally from Kansas City, Missouri, and now serves the Florissant area. Ausmer is committed to improving the lives of his patients through excellence in dentistry. He has a loyal clientele because of his superior hand skills and friendly chairside manner; 85 percent of his patients are referred to Midwest Smiles by other patients. He has great success performing dental implants and smile makeovers, which are life-changing procedures for patients. Ausmer also offers quality general dentistry, including tooth-colored fillings, crowns, bridges and root canals. He uses the latest technology to provide patients with modern dentistry techniques and loves hearing how happy patients are with improved dental health and appearance. He also loves to change the minds of what he calls “dental phobics” and assures everyone there is no need to be put to sleep for standard dental care. His mission is to save his patients’ natural teeth as much as possible, raise awareness of the connection between a healthy mouth and a healthy body, and educate patients daily to optimize their oral health to improve quality of life.

WHAT IS MOST SATISFYING ABOUT YOUR WORK? Educating and treating patients; witnessing how I have improved their lives one smile at a time. I appreciate the ability to help all patients have healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime, and my patients appreciate my experience and my spirit of excellence in dentistry.

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HOMEWORK: THE DESIRE FOR GREAT CURB APPEAL often

is undermined in modern homes by the necessity of front-facing garage doors. While they are an efficient and convenient way of parking and storing your cars, their placement can wreak havoc on the front elevation. Their prominence engulfs the rest of the façade. The added fact that half (or more) of the front yard is taken up by a bland, concrete parking pad adds insult to injury. But there are some refinements that can bring charm back to your home’s presentation.

EXAMPLE SKETCH

REVISED SKETCH

▶ overall composition

▶ integrate the parking pad

▶ the details

Admittedly, there are a lot of changes shown here, but any of them could be used separately to improve a home’s overall effect. This proves that there are a number of techniques that can be used to take the curse off the frontentry garage door.

Sincerely,

The hardest issue to deal with is one of composition. In the hypothetical example shown, the triple garage doors present a symmetrical element that is the largest (and basically unintegrated) component of the elevation, outweighing the front door and angled bay. In the revised sketch, the gable over the right garage door is eliminated, and dormer windows are distributed along the width of the house. Eliminating the angled bay component allows for a wider façade element with bigger windows in its place, which becomes more important than the garage doors. The revised front door with transom window, coach light and centered dormer now seems less buried.

The last initiative is to make the parking pad feel like part of the landscape. New cobblestones and colored concrete panels break the surface into smaller elements. Clipped hedges between the garage doors add greenery to this once barren area. New shade trees (including one between the drive lanes) frame the elevation, and evergreens at the property lines hide the neighboring houses.

Once the composition has improved, getting the details right is the next priority. The revised sketch shows whitewashed brick over the entire façade to help tie things together. Forest green is used as an accent color on the garage doors and new shutters, which also unites the entire composition.

Finally, brick light piers and a garden wall with gate present a charming new feature that further subdues the garage doors.

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