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The family of T&S graphic designer Jon Fogel celebrated the annual Jewish holiday of Purim dressed as the heroine, Esther, at Shaare Emeth synogogue.

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HEALTH – Aches & Pains PROBLEM SOLVED – Skin Renewal GET TO KNOW – Paul Gallant of GO! St. Louis Food & Friendship: The Meals on Wheels Program

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Editor Dorothy Weiner attended opening night of The New Jewish Theatre’s current production, Never The Sinner, a look at the Leopold and Loeb murder trial.

SATURDAY, MAY 6 HYATT REGENCY ST. LOUIS AT THE ARCH

SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2000, THE JDRF GALA HAS RAISED MORE THAN $10 MILLION FOR DIABETES RESEARCH. FOR INFORMATION ON GALA TICKETS, SPONSORSHIPS OR DONATIONS, VISIT JDRF.ORG/STL/EVENTS OR CALL THE JDRF GREATER MISSOURI AND SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CHAPTER AT 314.729.1846.

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T&S staffers Dorothy Weiner, Joan Berkman and Wendy Jablonow paid a visit to PALM Health to experience the salt room and a very special carrot and lemon health drink, The Parkmoor, whipped up in the cafe.

—DOROTHY WEINER

AN EVENING WITH ALEKSANDER SKOTNICKI, MD Professor of Hematology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland

“BUILDING BRIDGES: POLISH-JEWISH PERSPECTIVES” Dr. Aleksander Skotnicki is a physician scientist, author and head of the Department of Hematology at Jagiellonian University in Kraków. He has spent a significant part of his life bridging the understanding between people of different nations, religions, occupations, generations and beliefs. Dr. Skotnicki’s lecture will feature images of the Jewish community of Kraków, the tragic fate of its people during the German occupation and the roads of hope and rescue by Polish neighbors. He will also highlight excerpts from his latest book, “Oskar Schindler in the Eyes of Cracovian Jews Rescued by Him.” WE MUST ALWAYS REMEMBER; WE MUST NEVER FORGET.

Tuesday, April 18, 2017 6:00 PM- 9:30 PM VIP Reception 5 PM - 6 PM

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis 999 N 2nd St, St. Louis, MO 63102

Tickets: $75 each Vip reception: $100

In observance of Pesach, kosher meals will be available.

Please denote at time of ticket purchase.

Co-Chairs Cathy Rothstein & Lila Solnica-Krezel, PhD

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LAUREN B. RECHAN DOROTHY F. WEINER JULIE M. STREILER

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EDITORIAL

KARYN WILLIAMS ALEXA BEATTIE JULIA M. JOHNSON

from the editor's desk Today’s issue includes one of our Senior Living sections.

Whenever we set out to conceptualize what should go into these sections, we face a confusing blurring of the lines among age groups. What is senior? What is ‘old age’? Are they the same?

‘Seniors’ can get discounted movie tickets and McDonald’s coffee for under $1—yet that doesn’t make them old. Most of today’s 65-year-olds look much better than their peers did during much of the 20th century. Remember how old Lyndon Johnson looked?

Yet he was only 64 when he died! And take a look at this issue’s feature about octogenarian Paul Gallant: he helped start the GO! St. Louis marathon 17 years ago (when he was 66!), and he still runs half marathons at age 83.

On the other hand, not everyone reaches 80 with that much vitality. Also in this issue is a story about Meals on Wheels. Many of the recipients would starve without this program. Can you even imagine people in the twilight of their lives (the proverbial golden years) wanting for food? Or companionship? Yet in some cases, the only person these folks interact with regularly is the volunteer who delivers their meals. (Who came up with the phrase ‘golden years’ anyway?)

Probably most of us won’t be as sprightly as Paul Gallant, or as needy as Meals on Wheels recipients, but isn’t it natural to wonder: Where will I end up at that age? It’s a humbling thought.

And a really good reason to support the many organizations that offer compassion to needy elders.

—Dorothy F. Weiner Editor in Chief

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by julia m. johnson NORMALLY, KMOV REPORTER RUSSELL KINSAUL is the one holding the microphone. But this

spring, he’ll be on the other side of it as JDRF calls him to the stage to recognize his dedication to the nonprofit. Kinsaul has been named the foundation’s 2017 Gala Honoree and will be celebrated May 6 at the 18th annual gala at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch.

The Channel 4 newsman, a native Oklahoman, has volunteered as the event’s emcee for several years and is an enthusiastic promoter of its work funding Type 1 diabetes (T1D) programs and research. T1D is an autoimmune condition that prevents the pancreas from producing the insulin the body needs to turn food into energy. It affects children and adults, and requires lifelong carbohydrate monitoring, blood glucose testing and dependence on insulin injections.

Kinsaul says he is excited and humbled to be on the receiving end of an award he has enjoyed presenting to others over the years. “I’m truly honored, but I always think other people are much more deserving,” he says. “JDRF is such a wonderful organization, and it’s working hard to find a cure. I think the real superheroes are those who live life to the fullest despite a disease with potentially life-threatening implications. That applies to the families and friends who support them, too.”

The admiration is mutual. “Russell’s ‘superpower’ is to modestly but consistently serve in any way he can, asking for no fanfare in return,” says Chris Martinez, executive director of JDRF’s local chapter. “This is heroic in every way that matters. People like Russell are the exact reason progress is made in our cause each and every day.”

Kinsaul adds that he doesn’t have any immediate family members with T1D, but that doesn’t lessen his commitment. “I love working with the staff and meeting the people they help,” he says.

“When JDRF first asked me to emcee the gala, I fell in love with the organization right away.

They’ve made a lot of progress in recent years, both in research funding and in services for families dealing with diabetes. I have a coworker with T1D, and I’ve seen how much it impacts his life and health.”

He says he is more than happy to use his visibility in the community to raise awareness about JDRF’s important work. “It helps that everybody knows everybody in St. Louis,” he notes. “There are no six degrees of separation here; it’s more like two degrees. It’s all about the connections you can make to spread the word.”

The gala, co-chaired this year by members of the Budke family, is JDRF’s premier fundraising event in St. Louis. The evening includes cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, and live entertainment for about 500 guests. It’s sure to be a night to remember.

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Y d T e T h A s P a e l un

WHEN I LEFT MY PROFESSIONAL LIFE to become

a stay-at-home mother, it was impossible for me not to throw myself into any volunteer opportunity that crossed my path. Need someone to call people and ask for money? Pick me! Need someone to run a Girl Scout troop? Pick me! Need someone to run an auction? Pick me! I became the Über volunteer, the one often mocked by other parents. Once I made my way through all the school positions—room parent, campaign co-chair, board member—I had to find another outlet to use my enthusiasm for doing work without pay. The problem was, I really had no pet causes.

So, 10 years ago, when my friend Colleen asked if I wanted to get involved in the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition’s new event, Old Bags, it seemed like a perfect fit. First, I love my friend and she wanted me to recruit other people as part of my team—fun! Second, I like kids (most of them anyway), and what better way to help them than through an organization whose goal is to find ‘forever families’ for children in the foster care system? Third, it involved new and slightly used designer handbags. Need I say more?

I knew that with a little bit of wine, the bags would fly out of there and the event would be a success. I‘d had experience with other auctions and, not to take too much credit, they were all successful. It was that hubris that by the end of the evening landed me in the bar with all the friends I had recruited, wondering how so much could have gone wrong when all the stars were clearly aligned!

You see, my role for the event was to make sure that the winning bidders paid and got the right bag. Not a big deal, until you realize five minutes into the auction that the Internet connection you’re using is slower than a dial-up modem from 1990. It is also at that moment you realize that once a woman has purchased a designer bag, she wants to claim it, right then and there, regardless of what tempting appetizers or wine may be around. Now, I have worked in retail, so long lines don’t faze me. But long lines of women impatient to make their designer bag payment donations, and get their hands on those bags, is another story. The grumbling that ensued as they realized each transaction would take at least five minutes, literally, made my stomach churn.

So we did what Oprah would do. We just started saying, ‘You have a purse, you have a purse, you have a purse!’ Then we started writing down their credit card numbers or asking for a check. Somehow, in their haste to claim their bags, these women trusted we would not be heading to Plaza Frontenac for shopping excursions.

Everyone got their purses, and the donations were processed the next day.

It took me years to return to the event. I’m not sure if it was defeat or embarrassment that kept me away, but I finally went last year, and what a blast! Great bags, appetizers and wine, and finally someone competent handling check-out. It’s coming up again on April 20 at The Ritz-Carlton. Visit foster-adopt.org/oldbags for details. I will be there, in search of a perfect new bag.

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

by dorothy weiner

Congratulations to CASSANDRA SANFORD, co-founder and CEO of the KellyMitchell Group technical staffing firm, who has been named Clayton Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Business Person of the Year. She and the other awardees—Remy’s Kitchen & Wine Bar (Excellence in Retail/Service) and Bob Chapman (Cornerstone Award)—were honored at a ceremony last month at The Ritz-Carlton.

Our condolences on the passing of community leader JULIE SCHNUCK, who died last month of a brain tumor at age 68. She and her husband, Scott C. Schnuck, helped launch the Julia M. Schnuck Talk about go-getters! In 2012, World War II veteran LEE G. WALL and his daughter JAN MISURACA proposed a plan to honor veterans in Chesterfield’s Central Park. Veterans Honors Park was born.

The plan was approved by the city council, which agreed to a $500,000 matching contribution. So the pair, with help from their committee, launched an aggressive fundraising campaign, meeting with more than 60 companies and organizations.

They exceeded the figure, with contributions received from all over the country. So it’s no surprise that Wall and Misuraca have been named

Personalized Immune Vaccine Trial at Washington University with a $2 million lead gift to research cures for the devastating illness. During her years of community service, Julie was founding co-president of the Foundation for Special Education, member of the St. Louis Garden Club, and the first advisory board president for Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary.

Chesterfield’s 2016 Citizens of the Year. Way to go!

Bravo for our SAINT LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER, which is one of only four museums in the country to get to host ‘Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission’ in honor of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. From April 14 to Sept. 3, 2018, the command module Columbia will leave the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum for the first time to allow four lucky cities to see it up-close and personal.

The other stops will be Houston, Pittsburgh and Seattle.

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Look out yonder in Chesterfield Valley— why, Gander Mountain is still there! Built recently, in 2015, it is not part of the outdoor-goods retailer’s list of planned closings. The company plans to shut down 32 of 162 locations as part of its bankruptcy filing. All others in the metro will remain. For the time being. But the times, they are a-changin’ for brick-and-mortar retail, what with online shopping and mergers to guard against further fiscal challenges announced just about daily. Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops are merging; Office Depot and OfficeMax already did. OfficeMax is now a subsidiary of Office Depot, and since 2013, about 700 of its stores have closed. One locale in Overland is now a Planet Fitness! Then there’s RadioShack. Their remaining stores are little more than Sprint retailers, not the cool places where old guys like me bought their first stereo components in the 1970s. Three of the 187 stores the chain is shuttering in its latest bankruptcy filing are

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in the metro. Meanwhile, there is reportedly even less loyalty to luxury, putting even the high-end haute stores in jeopardy. You can get that silk Ralph Lauren jacket on eBay. Even Nordstrom is struggling, likely not from dropping Ivanka Trump’s line … which, meanwhile, has been doing fine online, especially since POTUS henchwoman Kellyanne plugged it (ethics be damned).

Following a gloomy holiday, Macy’s was to cut more than 10,000 jobs and proceed with closing 68 stores among the 100 that will eventually go. And, with failing Sears stores at the other end of many malls, whither goeth those dinosaurs? Criminy. At Macy’s, clerks are required to dress in black. Maybe they’re in mourning?

You might wonder how much time Doug Manninger of the Creve Coeur Police Department actually has to serve as a police officer. Well, he’s not your average beat cop. He’s served the community in many other ways since January 2016 (at least) as the crime prevention officer for Creve Coeur, and recently was recognized as the 2016 Police Officer of the Year by the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce. As the old saw goes, ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of Coeur’… ‘cure,’ that is. In 2016, Manninger worked diligently to educate citizens, students and businesses

on crime prevention strategies. He’s coordinated several educational programs, including—take a deep breath—Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), Rape Aggression Defense, West County Citizens Police Academy, civilian response to active-shooters training, and safety presentations on identity theft, personal safety and business security. In addition, Manninger is committed to building relationships between the police department and the community by coordinating (take another breath) Creve Coeur Night Out, the Neighborhood Watch Halloween Party, the Neighborhood Watch Trivia Night, and the first Creve Coeur Coffee with a Cop (we hope there were doughnuts). He also arranged fundraisers both for the Backstoppers and Special Olympics, respectively raising $2,843 and $2,155. What’s more, he manages the department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, regularly updating them with crime prevention tips. Regardless of where you live or work, they’re worth checking out.

Manninger joined the department in October 2010.

IMHO, all towns should hire someone like him.

If you scratched your head a little after reading the article in our esteemed metro daily about a twostory St. Charles house built from eight stacked rectangular steel cargo containers, we were right there with you. From the outside, it looks like something you’d see in a railroad yard: utilitarian. But the 3,100 square feet inside are adorned by the creativity and ingenuity of an artist and his wife, and extremely appealing. We won’t get into what the neighbors think, and neither did the writer. But cargo-container architecture is a thing.

There are presently more than 17 million of those steel boxes sailing the seas on cargo ships, riding the rails or pulled by 18-wheelers, so there are plenty to be had for a thousand-plus bucks apiece (plus a few Benjamins for shipping … but what sort of container do you ship a cargo container in?). Repurposing them as living quarters is a brilliant idea, and we only have space enough on the page to show you a high-rise dormitory made from abandoned grain silos with several floors of cargo containers on top. There are Starbucks cafes made from the containers ... some with a drive-thru. (We didn’t see any railroad sidings.) To be absolutely amazed, Google ‘cargo container architecture.’ Despite the popularity of such Bauhaus-y, less-is-more architecture in progressive cities, we will bet that cargo-container housing won’t pass muster in, say, Town & Country. Although it is a statistical probability that five out of four philistines hate a Frank Lloyd Wright-looking house in the CWE. Post-post-modernist architect Frank Gehry might be tarred and feathered on sight.

Pot-loving underground comic duo Cheech & Chong had a funny bit about ‘puppy uppers and doggie downers’ on one of their 1970s records. Back then, misguided youth in Colorado also thought it was hilarious to blow marijuana smoke into the dog or cat’s face. Problem was, they didn’t know that a dog or cat has a much lower tolerance level than a human. Not to mention that it was illegal everywhere.

Fast forward to today, when recreational marijuana use is legal in a few states, and medical use is legal in a few more.

It’s still illegal for any purpose in Missouri, but Gov. Eric Greitens, accessible to donors but so far not the press,

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[ TT TRIVIA ] WHERE ARE THE OTHER GANDER MOUNTAIN STORES IN THE METRO?

LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | THE DELMAR LOOP PLANET WALK IS A SCALE MODEL OF OUR SOLAR SYSTEM, FROM THE SUN TO NEPTUNE, WITH NINE SIGNS STARTING AT THE MOONRISE HOTEL IN U. CITY AND HEADING WEST TO CICERO’S. WALKING DISTANCE IS 2,880 FEET, JUST OVER HALF A MILE. EARTH IS 93 MILLION MILES AWAY FROM THE SUN, WHICH PUTS IT RIGHT NEXT-DOOR TO THE MOONRISE, AT SAVVI FORMALWEAR. (SCALE IS 1:5 BILLION!) PLUTO, ‘KICKED OUT’ OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMICAL UNION IN 2006, IS OFFICIALLY A DWARF PLANET. IT’S BEEN WAY TOO FAR AWAY TO PUT UP MUCH OF AN AUDIBLE FUSS.

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won’t talk with us about stuff like that … or anything.

Meanwhile, in California of course, compassionate pet owners are giving cannabis extract to dogs and cats that are elderly or in pain. (‘Hemp’ is the main ingredient mentioned in any such product we surveyed online; the rest is various other herbs.) Apparently, treated animals act like puppies and kittens again. It doesn’t include enough psychoactive ingredients to get a hamster high, but appears to soothe what’s ailing beloved canines and felines. And horses. Research on cannabis for companion animals, however, is insufficient to indicate anything, veterinarians say. Plus, experimentation could put a vet’s license in jeopardy … even in California. The FDA hasn’t approved cannabis for pets, and vets aren’t allowed to write ’scripts, even though proponents think the ‘holistic’ products out there are just dandy ... nudge, nudge, wink, wink. But in states where pot is illegal, many vets are loath to even discuss the idea. Nicole Mattis, DVM, of St. Louis Veterinary Center, says, “It’s not only illegal, but unethical.”

Thinking of spending thousands on new landscaping for the home spread, or maybe dropping even more of the long green on some bona fide landscape architecture? Maybe you don’t have to break the bank. You can ‘Bring Conservation Home’ via the St. Louis Audubon Society. Thanks to an endorsement from the city council, consultations are only $25 for U. City residents. The society says native plants are the foundation for any garden attractive to birds, butterflies

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survey your grounds, offer immediate feedback and then provide detailed, written recommendations on how to improve your yard as a habitat. An optional second visit is included in the initial fee for use anytime. It doesn’t expire. Maybe then your great-grandkids can chase the bazillions of monarch butterflies that opt to stay on your property rather than migrate to Mexico?

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HALF MARATHON

St. Louis Earth Day 10 a.m. | SLCC-Forest Park stlouisearthday.org | 314.282.7533

Every Child’s Hope 6:30 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton everychildshope.org | 314.427.3755

De La Salle Inc. 5:30 p.m. | The Coronado Ballroom delasallestl.org | 314.531.9820

» LIVING OUT LOUD GALA & AUCTION St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness 6 p.m. | Forest Hills Country Club sloca.org | 314.966.7562

OLD BAGS 4/20 » Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition

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Craft Alliance 6 p.m. | The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s craftalliance.org | 314.725.1177

Assistance League of St. Louis 10 a.m. | The Atrium at Edward Jones alstl.org | 636.227.6200

» ANNUAL DINNER & AUCTION New City School 6:30 p.m. | Old Rock House newcityschool.org | 314.361.6411

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» FOSTER THE FUTURE GALA Voices for Children 6 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton voices-stl.org | 314.615.2912

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17TH ANNUAL WALK WITH A FRIEND 4/29 » Friends of Kids with Cancer 9 a.m. | 635 Maryville Centre friendsofkids.org | 314.275.7440

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At the new McKnight Place addition, the typical offerings of assisted living communities, like on-site activities and help with medication, will be taken a step further. Residents will enjoy such high-end amenities as fine dining and a variety of attractive room finishes. The project is a $32 million investment, says The Gatesworth partner and director of operations Bob Leonard, who co-owns The Gatesworth communities with Charles Deutsch and David Smith.

Leonard says the new three-story addition is in response to growing interest in assisted living properties with a wider range of space options. “Some facilities try to be ‘one-size-fits-all’ with their units,” he notes. “We think people are looking for more choices these days.” That’s why four floor plans up to 725 square feet in size will be offered, featuring large bathrooms with high-end finishes, kitchens with granite countertops and cherry cabinets, high ceilings, upscale flooring, crown moldings, individual HVAC controls, gathering spaces on each floor and lots of large windows for natural light. “We’re also adding things like a new theater, chapel, and areas for billiards and playing cards,” Leonard says. Outdoors, there will be walking paths and landscaped courtyard areas with fountains and pergolas.

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The aches and pains of old age aren’t just physical. When it comes to leaving a beloved home for a nursing facility, or watching a loved one decline, there can be plenty of heartache as well. Growing old comes with unique challenges that more of us are facing because of increasing longevity. But doctors say there is help out there for both physical and emotional stressors.

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According to the Arthritis Foundation, there are more than 100 different types of arthritis and more than 50 million adults suffer with it. It is most common among women and occurs more frequently as people get older. Degenerative osteoarthritis is the most common form and occurs when cartilage, the ‘cushion’ on the ends of bones, wears away, causing pain, swelling and stiffness.

Why We Get It

Risk factors include excess weight, family history, repetitive motion, age and previous injury. “As we age, our joints are like hinges that become rusty and creaky,” says Dr. Steven W. Baak, director of Arthritis Center. Osteoarthritis, he says, occurs at varying rates depending on your physical makeup and family history, and it’s distinctly different from rheumatoid arthritis, which is a longterm autoimmune disease.

RA affects one in 100 people and occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the joints, leading to pain and deformity. It can appear quite suddenly. “When life has been lived in a predictable fashion, a person can feel very betrayed by his or her body,” Baak says. “But it’s an exciting time to be in rheumatology because there are so many different treatment options available.” While there’s no cure for the disease, medications can be effective at restoring function, and today many are being administered intravenously. These infusions work by interrupting the immune system, reducing swelling and pain. On average, infusions are given monthly. Baak describes Arthritis Center’s infusion clinic as a ‘comfortable home’ where patients can recharge in a nurturing environment. While some infusions take a few hours (long enough to watch a movie, he notes), others are complete in under an hour.

“Our goal is to return patients to normal existence with the understanding that an ongoing regimen of treatment is necessary to keep the arthritis at bay,” Baak explains, adding that after three months of treatments, he has seen people who once needed wheelchairs walk out on their own.

Lifestyle Changes

At The Inner Connection in Webster Groves, physical therapist Sharon Hepburn offers alternative therapy to reduce and eliminate the chronic pain associated with both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It’s true, Hepburn says, that the population is living longer and therefore is more susceptible to conditions like arthritis, but she’s quick to point out that diets these days tend to be full of highly-processed foods. “The very first thing we do is tell patients to get off all sugars. Arthritis is an inflammatory process and sugar is highly inflammatory. So that means no beer, no wine and no desserts,” she says. If that doesn’t improve symptoms, she suggests an elimination diet, weeding out gluten, dairy and nightshade vegetables (potatoes, eggplant, peppers, etc.), which might be causing sensitivity. “The inflammation response is different in different people,” Hepburn explains.

Also a massage therapist, Hepburn says joint manipulation and massage can be hugely beneficial for arthritis patients. “It’s important to get blood flowing to the affected areas,” she says. She stresses that movement and stretching are extremely important, even though a patient experiencing pain may not feel like exercising. As for ways to help prevent osteoarthritis from occurring, Hepburn says it’s best to start early. “Rather than waiting until problems occur to change your behavior, begin in your 30s and 40s by watching your diet and maintaining a good level of mobility,” she advises.

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knees For obvious reasons, knees are a common site for developing osteoarthritis. “They work very hard for us,” says Dr. Robert Sciortino, orthopedic surgeon. In mild cases, general wear and tear can result in the thinning of cartilage between the femur and tibia. When the pain is severe, Sciortino says it may be due to bone rubbing on bone because the cartilage has worn away completely. A simple X-ray can determine the degree of debility.

Start Simple

Sciortino says there are different lines of attack, but he always tries to treat patients conservatively. Initially, he recommends modifying activity levels, using a cane or losing weight to reduce stress on the knee, as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Aleve (naproxen) or Advil (ibuprofen). But he cautions that these should be taken under the supervision of a physician because of the risk to heart and kidneys, and—in light of the trend in opioid use and abuse—he doesn’t support the use of regular painkillers for chronic conditions.

What about dietary supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate? “There’s some controversy about these,” Sciortino says.

“Some say they are no better than a placebo. So I don’t make any promises.”

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viscosupplementation. This is an injection of a substance, which—like motor oil—keeps the joints moving smoothly. Sciortino says it mimics the synovial fluid that ordinarily lubricates the joints and reduces friction.

Viscosupplementation is a series of three or five injections given over a period of three or five weeks.

to three days in the hospital and three months for a full recovery, during which time a physical therapy regimen should be followed. Sucher says there really isn’t an age limit. “As long as the patient is considered strong enough for surgery, it can be done on 80- and 90-year-olds,” he notes.

The ABCs of Surgery

Dr. Mark Sucher of Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine says knee replacement surgery isn’t as painful as it sounds. “We do a pretty good job of controlling pain these days,” he says, adding that some surgeries even can be performed as outpatient procedures if the patient is robust enough. A local anesthetic is injected by an anesthesiologist into a peripheral nerve, and anti-anxiety medication is given if necessary.

If the replacement is partial rather than full, only one of the three knee compartments is replaced, usually the medial (inside) one. A full replacement involves the kneecap and outside compartment as well. Sucher explains that during the procedure, any remaining cartilage is shaved from the ends of the bones and replaced with metal, and a piece of plastic is placed between the metal inserts. “This acts like new bone, articulating metal on plastic instead of cartilage on cartilage,” he says.

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Registered nurse Jacque Phillips says the main home healthcare trend these days is to address the whole person. Where once the focus was solely on meeting physical needs, now addressing the emotional and spiritual needs of a patient is just as important. Phillips founded AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis in 1994 after recognizing gaps in care after people were sent home from the hospital. “They were always being readmitted,” Phillips remembers, “because they did not have the tools to fare well at home.”

The Comforts of Home

Her goal for AccuCare, consequently, was to fill those gaps and help clients lead the fullest lives possible in their home environments.

With a staff of 130, the private, in-home agency provides anywhere from one hour of care— which might mean walking a dog or driving a client to a hair appointment—to 24/7 nursing.

“Our aim is to have clients maintain their independence as long as they possibly can,” Phillips says. AccuCare’s staff is made up of RNs, certified nurses’ aides and caregivers, but they also seek the counsel of outside certified care managers. These are patient advocates, she explains, who look at each case from all angles and help AccuCare develop an individualized package of services.

It Takes a Village

Care Choice Care Management (CCCM) is one of these go-between agencies. “We deal

in every aspect of aging,” says Maria Miskovic, owner and principal care manager. “We address physical infirmity, failing memory, even legal and financial planning.” CCCM has seven managers on staff, many of whom are social workers and gerontologists with hospital backgrounds or experience with long-term care. “The hardest thing when it comes to aging is that people tend to be fiercely independent and want to hold on to that independence desperately,” Miskovic says.

“They avoid the services they need because they are proud and don’t want to appear weak.”

CCCM’s goal, she says, is to honor that sense of independence but enlighten people before an emergency happens.

“As a person’s needs change, we are there to guide them through the maze of healthcare options, to connect them with services and resources, and to provide strategies and solutions to make informed decisions about their care,” says Miskovic, who also is a licensed clinical social worker. She adds that if it’s apparent that a care facility is the best option, CCCM also can work with a family to find the best possible situation. Sometimes, an initial two- to three-hour assessment is all that’s needed, but often CCCM works with a client through the end of life. “Needs change as we age,” she says. “And we are there through the ups and downs, anticipating problems before they happen and making sure all services are running smoothly.”

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Age is little more than an abstract notion for Paul Gallant, board president of GO! St. Louis, the well-known local nonprofit that strives to keep St. Louisans healthy and fit. At 83, he’s more active than most, and says his positive outlook (combined with plenty of exercise) is the reason he defies the numbers. Gallant has been involved with GO! St. Louis since its inception nearly two decades ago and participates in various race events it organizes throughout the year, including its largest, the GO! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend in April.

MY BACKGROUND..

we were on the ship—there was one day when things got a little shaky with the china and glassware on board! My wife and I also have been to Israel a number of times and are going again this year.

Gallant, a St. Louis native, started running in his late 50s and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. He believes deeply in the nonprofit’s mission to encourage better fitness practices in the community through outreach, race events and school programming, and stays young at heart by sharing his optimism with others. He lives in Creve Coeur with his wife, Diane.

WHAT I EAT …

I have a very light diet. When you see me, you can tell I don’t eat a whole lot! I have a light breakfast; if I eat lunch, it’s usually a salad. And dinner is something small and light as well. But that doesn’t mean I don’t sometimes have a hamburger—not to mention Snickers, chocolate and animal crackers! My wife and I go out to eat the most at Brio at Plaza Frontenac.

Or you can find us at Fleming’s or 5 Star Burgers.

HOW I’M INVOLVED …

There was a marathon group putting on races back in the ‘90s, but the number of participants was decreasing, so I wanted to help get that idea back on track. In 2000, Nancy Lieberman and I worked together to start the nonprofit, the Spirit of St. Louis Marathon.

We had no money in the beginning but were able to put on some races one by one, including a marathon in October (which switched to April in 2003). We did get some funding from a combination of private and corporate donors, and Nancy, who was serving as president, didn’t take a salary at first. The GO! St. Louis organization evolved from that in 2008. Current president Mona Langenberg was hired early on, and as things grew, we developed corporate sponsors like PNC Bank.

Today, our funding is based on sponsorships and race entry fees.

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HOW I TRAIN …

I spend 10 to 12 hours a week running, walking and working out at the Jewish Community Center on Schuetz Road. My philosophy is pretty simple: healthy eating, exercise and plenty of good rest.

I have a son and grandson who run, so it’s worked its way through our family.

We’ve trained and run races together, all three generations. A few years ago, Richie, my grandson, was home from college and wanted to do a half marathon, so all three of us entered. We crossed the finish line in perfect order—grandson, son and then myself. I really feel like keeping all this up makes me able to continue doing it!

MY MAIN EVENTS ...

The Family Fitness Weekend is always good; I have run both the marathon and half marathon. I’m also training now for a new GO! St. Louis half marathon event in April called The Bridges. The course involves two bridges across the Mississippi, having racers run in Missouri and Illinois.

WHAT I DO ...

I’m a CPA and business consultant at my firm, PJG & Associates. I’ve also served as board president of the Jewish Community Center.

WHAT I ENJOY ...

I have traveled with my wife and two grandsons to all seven continents in 11 trips. The last was in 2012 when we added Antarctica. We traveled by ship and did a lot of walking while there. Depending on the weather, you can go kayaking or hike and explore in the hills and mountains. The nights there were very long; it never got 100 percent dark. We were blessed with mostly calm waters while

I didn’t have a bar mitzvah ceremony when I was a boy, so I recently did it at the age of 82 at Congregation B’nai Amoona. It was the thrill of a lifetime. My wife is traditional, so our kids and grandkids have had their bar and bat mitzvahs, but I grew up in a world where there was no opportunity to do it. I didn’t like that I couldn’t read Hebrew. So I woke up one day, called the rabbi and said, “I want to do my bar mitzvah.”

It was an intense nine-month journey to get ready for it, starting with Hebrew flash cards just like a 4-year-old would. But it was one of the highlights of my life. I probably put in 600 hours of reading, studying and lessons. It’s a solo journey, but you have support from family, teachers and friends.

MY PHILOSOPHY …

I always look at the positive side of everything. You have to let go of negative thoughts and make life as positive as it can be. We all have problems, but if you dwell on them, you’ll end up in a straitjacket. You’re going to have bad moments whether you’re 4 years old or 40, so help your own mindset by having a good influence on others.

My personal mission is always to help others, influence them with positive thinking and get them to reach their potential. The more you help other people, the better you’ll feel. It’s a one-way street, always moving forward. Don’t worry about yesterday—it’s all about tomorrow.

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MASON POINTE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY Rachel Little | Executive Director Rachel combines her more than 20 years of service, passion and excellence to create a person-centered community, backed by the experience of Lutheran Senior Services.

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Zack Deutsch | Administrator As administrator of McKnight Place Assisted Living, Zack is committed to delivering the highest standards to residents and their families. McKnight Place offers an active, engaging lifestyle for seniors.

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Honoring one’s wishes TO STAY AT HOME Allen Serfas and his wife, Sally, founded Assistance Home Care six years ago on the principle of providing the highest quality dependable home care in the St. Louis area for those who wish to remain safe and independent in their own homes, but need some assistance to do so. The company has grown to include more than 200 employees who provide a wide array of customized care and in-home senior care options throughout St. Louis, St. Charles and surrounding areas.

“We started our company in honor of my motherin-law, who we lost to Alzheimer’s and to all family caregivers who selflessly give so much to help their loved ones through life’s journey,” recalls Allen Serfas.

“My father-in-law was a very proud and private man who never thought once about having anyone else come into their home to help! He had four daughters, and he thought that they would be all the support that he would need.

My wife, Sally, was the primary caregiver for to provide the very best caregivers, but also to help educate families, particularly elders, about needs they often may not recognize.

“We have the ability to come in and help change their perspective about what home care looks like,” Serfas says. “No parent likes to have their kids telling them what to do. I don’t care how old one gets. But we help put our client’s at ease and let them know that mostly this care is not even for them – it’s for their children as they need the peace of mind it brings.

Let’s face it, the Sandwich Generation has a lot on their plate; their focus and worry about their parents

might be impacting their work and putting their job at risk, or maybe their marriage is slipping because every free moment of their time is spent caregiving.

As a family caregiver, there’s not much that is not impacted in significant ways. We communicate to the parents that they may be doing okay but their kids still worry and truly need the extra peace of mind that home care can provide.

As I see it, most parents will do anything for their kids, but won’t do a darn thing for themselves. So, instead of them feeling helpless, it makes them feel like they are helping their kids out.”

Assistance Home Care’s customized care can consist of a few hours a week up to 24/7 full-time care. Services include: Companion Care to provide socialization, friendship, conversation and support; Personal Care which consists of dressing, grooming, feeding and hygiene assistance; Household Support including assisting with meals, cleaning, laundry and doctor appointment coordination; and

Transportation/Errands Support, which includes driving to doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping or travel to social activities.

In order to continue to support the growing need, one of their key focus areas is finding wonderful caregivers who have a genuine passion for helping others in their community.

Recruiting top notch caregivers is a huge priority for Assistance Home Care. “In our recruiting efforts we look for the 9’s and 10’s and don’t settle on anything less. Combining this with a rigorous 16 step hiring process has been at the foundation of our success. Since I find that every home care company feels that there their employees are fantastic, we take this one step further. We ask every family we provide care for to not to allow anyone to assist in their home unless they can confidently rate everyone on their Care Team as a 9 or a 10 on their own personal scale of one to ten.”

Assistance Home Care has a solid reputation, a great team and a network of three locations. This enables them to quickly respond to customer’s questions and needs. In many cases, they can arrange to meet with a family within two hours of their call whether that is at the client’s home, hospital or rehab center to answer any and all of their questions.

With this information, Assistance Home Care can develop a customized care plan around their specific care needs and goals. Their response time is about the same when a family has an unexpected care need arise and need assistance on short notice.

“It’s nice to offer the care that families need, when they need it, where they need it and for as long they need it; only paying for it when they use it. All of this with no contracts or commitments. Providing peace of mind and our commitment to serve is at the foundation of what we do. It’s about honoring our client’s wishes and always putting them first.

This is what we aim to do with each and every client, each and every day.”

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It’s hard to believe that in this day and age, people in our region are not getting enough to eat each day. But for an estimated 60,000 area seniors, that’s the case, according to Mary Shaefer, executive director of Mid-East Area Agency on Aging (MEAAA). Big Wheels for Meals, led by local business and political officials, is an MEAAA initiative during the month of March. MEAAA has delivered nutritious meals Monday to Friday to homebound elderly for more than 40 years. Until seven or eight years ago, meals were provided on weekends as well, but limited funding has eliminated weekend service for the most part.

The roots of the meal program are found in England during WWII, when households, devastated by the Blitz, were unable to prepare their own food. A women’s volunteer service responded to the emergency, preparing and delivering meals to needy neighbors. The first home-delivered meal program in the U.S. began in Philadelphia in 1954 when a social worker at that city’s Lighthouse Community Center saw that senior citizens and other vulnerable members of society were going hungry. At that time, most of the volunteers were high school students. They were referred to as ‘platter angels’ for their role in alleviating hunger.

On March 21, as part of the local Big Wheels for Meals campaign, students again stepped up to the plate when they accompanied community leaders on house-to-house deliveries. General manager of Emmis Communications John Beck, general manager of CBS Radio John Sheehan and president of AT&T Missouri John Sondag also are honorary chairs for the campaign. “We are honored to have these prominent men join us in this effort,” Shaefer says. “They are leading by example and if they can do it, so can members of our community.”

AccuCare is a member of the Better Business Bureau, and a member of the Missouri Alliance of Home Care.

Jacque Phillips, RN, BSN (R), AccuCare President/ Founder; and Jane Olsen, RN, Dir. Nursing/Operations, are pictured at The Muny.

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Shaefer stresses that the Meals on Wheels program is about much more than food. Not only does it provide daily human interaction for people who otherwise may be isolated, but Mid-East Area Agency also acts as a support network, providing access to a wide variety of services and donations. In addition, Shaefer says, research shows that lack of proper nutrition can lead to depression, incontinence, heart attack and congestive heart failure. The cost of providing a daily meal ($4) is much less, she points out, than the cost of hospitalization or nursing care.

Shaefer says in addition to funds, the program needs volunteers.

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THE 30TH ANNUAL ‘EXTEND A CARING HAND’ DINNER AND AUCTION, AN EVENING OF PEARLS & POLKA DOTS TO BENEFIT EVERY CHILD’S HOPE, TAKES PLACE APRIL 7 AT THE RITZ-CARLTON. PICTURED ON THE COVER: CEO MICHAEL P. BRENNAN AND BOARD PRESIDENT SHARI SMITH WITH PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.427.3755 EXT. 232 OR VISIT EVERYCHILDSHOPE.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY | COVER PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

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[HELPING HANDS EVERY CHILD’S HOPE by alexa beattie EVERY CHILD’S HOPE (FORMERLY EVANGELICAL CHILDREN’S HOME) was founded in 1858 as

an orphanage for children whose immigrant parents had died from cholera outbreaks. Although it no longer is an orphanage, caring for vulnerable children is still central to its mission. Each year, the nonprofit—with more than 200 staff members across the state—helps more than 1,400 young victims of child abuse by addressing the emotional trauma and mental health issues resulting from abuse.

One of its most vital programs is Steppingstone, which helps young people ages 16 to 21 transition safely and successfully to independence. The program provides housing, employment services, education counseling and life skills training, and supports its young people as they embark on lives in the workforce.

“Many of our young people come from the foster care system, but because of difficult circumstances, they cannot return home to their family environment,” says CEO Michael Brennan.

In these situations, teens and young adults may find themselves with nowhere to live, sleeping in a car, a park or ‘couch hopping,’ Brennan explains. Although ECH doesn’t have a physical shelter, it has a transitional community group home for eight young men in North County (where adult supervision is 24/7) and 10 apartments on its 34-acre campus, also in North County. “We rarely have to turn anyone away,” Brennan says. The former serves as a halfway point between foster care and moving to an apartment, while the campus apartments allow for more independent living.

Brennan says the average stay at both is around 12 months and while there, residents learn how to seek and interview for jobs, how to budget and pay bills, and even how to cook. While a youth’s family situation may be difficult, Brennan says ECH promotes contact with blood relations and tries to help nurture family connection. “It’s so important for long-term success,” he says.

And guidance doesn’t end there. Once young adults are ready to transition to the outside world, ECH finds them permanent housing and pays their rent while they get on their feet. As they achieve success and independence, that monetary support is gradually reduced. “We can never replace a family, and we wouldn’t ever try,” Brennan says, “but like a family, our graduates often come back and see us and then we know we’ve made an impact. That’s a powerful thing.”

On April 7, Every Child’s Hope hosts its 30th annual dinner auction. This year, to mark its ‘pearl anniversary,’ the event—dubbed An Evening of Pearls & Polka Dots—will include ‘A Pearl of a Raffle’ with pearl earrings, necklaces and bracelets among the prizes. All proceeds from the raffle will provide rent stipends for homeless and at-risk youth in the Steppingstone program. “Each ticket costs $100, and we hope to sell out and raise $12,500,” says Sharon Fenoglio, ECH chief advancement officer.

anniversary season with Georges Bizet’s Carmen, and it’s hard to know what’s sadder—that we now have to wait another seven months for the next season to begin or that so few people (a mere three performances) were exposed to such beauty.

Beauty like this, we felt that Sunday afternoon at Chaminade’s Skip Viragh Center for Performing Arts, should be shared far and wide.

Lit like a Luminist painting, the production was a feast for the eyes, and the music—some of it so iconically, achingly familiar—made our hearts soar. Its sensuous tone was set at once by Italian mezzo-soprano Benedetta Orsi (no stranger to Carnegie Hall) and echoed by the female chorus, sexy and assured in gypsy skirts and bodices. A scene in Act II, in particular, was a gorgeous riot of voluptuousness in which everyone seemed to move and sing as one. This was Winter Opera’s biggest attendance in 10 years!

OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS’ 2017 Festival Season runs May 20 to June 25 and features Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, the American premiere of Philip Glass and Christopher Hampton’s The Trial, the premiere of a new performing version of Ricky Ian Gordon and Michael Korie’s The Grapes of Wrath, Mozart’s Titus (La Clemenza di Tito), and the annual Center Stage showcase concert by Gerdine Young Artists.

THE NEW JEWISH THEATRE’S production of John Logan’s Never the Sinner runs through April 2. Set in Chicago in 1924, it centers around the trial of Nathan Leopold and Robert Loeb.

Considering themselves Nietzsche’s übermenschen, those above the moral and social imperatives of the world, they committed murder just for the thrill of it. This play, set to themes of crime and punishment, humanism and Nietzschean philosophy, asks what demons lurked in the minds of these two young men and investigates the complex relationship between them.

The world’s best-selling touring magic show, The IllusionistsLive from Broadway, arrives at the FABULOUS FOX THEATRE March 31, promising jaw-dropping magic tricks, death-defying stunts and ‘acts of wonder’ by seven renowned illusionists. “The Illusionists is the most non-stop, powerful mix of outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on the live stage,” says producer Simon Painter. The show runs through April 2. Disney’s The Lion King makes its triumphant return to the Fox April 19 to May 7.

THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS presents Million Dollar Quartet through April 9. This powerhouse musical features four performers representing, alternately, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, spotlighting hits from each artist. It promises to conclude The Rep’s 50th season with a bang!

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calming crystals I’ll always be a Midwesterner at heart, so when I noticed crystal shops on every street corner in L.A., you can imagine I was a little more than skeptical! While the jury is still out on the healing benefits of crystals, it’s safe to say they do add an ethereal element to most spaces. Crystals from amethyst to quartz come in all shapes and sizes and can easily make a space go from boring to beautiful. They’re a new favorite accessory for Los Angeles interior designers and can be worked easily into any design scheme, from girly to glam.

It seems as if everyone I talk to, from Beverly Hills to Santa Monica, is raving about the amazing benefits of their infrared facials. Unlike a traditional facial, these incorporate light and heat to reduce and prevent fine lines and lighten dark spots and acne scars. They require no downtime from work or your usual activities and are effective for most skin types. If you want to step up your facial game, try one at Nouveau MedSpa in Kirkwood. Its infrared facials, Forever Young and ST Skin Tyte, will show you what Angelenos are raving about! nouveaumedspa.com

pretty delivery We all know and love Birchbox, but what about a box for your favorite baubles? Cate & Chloe, a California-based jewelry line, is quickly becoming a favorite among SoCal jewelry lovers. Known for its on-trend pieces and affordable price points, it offers a monthly subscription box in addition to its jewelry line. Its 2017 Be Bold Collection features the Ila ‘Beautiful’ 3-in-1 earrings, which can be worn three ways: as simple studs, behind the earlobe or in front of the ear.

Cate & Chloe Ila ‘Beautiful’ earrings, cateandchloe.com, $45

☛ i love you so matcha It’s no secret Angelenos like to stay on top of their dietary game. Known for boosting energy and burning calories, matcha tea has become the go-to drink for tea aficionados and health nuts alike. The espresso of tea, matcha originated in Japan and is a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea.

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The Mud House on Cherokee Street boasts an intense, velvety flavored matcha that will quickly become your go-to tea.

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Tickets are now on sale for The Sleeping Beauty, one of the most beautiful ballets ever performed, April 7 through 9, featuring Tchaikovsky’s classic score.

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Join us for an evening with Dr. Aleksander Skotnicki, 6 p.m. April 18 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Through our initiatives and partnerships with other organizations, we promote understanding and appreciation of Polish heritage.

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[ KIRKWOOD BREWHOUSE ] 10312 manchester road | 314.394.1365

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE

Bustling neighborhood sports bar/ family restaurant

THE CHEF

Michael Eagen

THE PRICES

$6-$14 starters, $11 burgers, $16-$24 entrees

THE FAVORITES

Fries, Bavarian Pretzels, KB Wings, Candied Bacon Burger, Banana Bread Pudding

OPENED IN DECEMBER, this corner spot at Woodlawn

and Manchester roads is already a busy gathering place.

In appearance and mission, it’s not much different from its predecessor, the short-lived Winfield’s. There are sports TV screens in both the bar and dining room, plenty of brews bottled and on-tap, and elevated pub grub food.

The menu, executed by chef Michael Eagen (formerly of Cardwell’s in Clayton), is burger-heavy, with wings and smoked meats also well-represented. We sampled a few starters, one the delightful Bavarian Pretzels ($8). Three large, soft, well-buttered bread sticks came hot and served with a tasty, house-made cheddar ale sauce liberally flavored with jalapeño peppers. A bowl of Creole Gumbo ($5) was pretty good, with plenty of andouille and okra and a topping of white rice and chopped scallions.

The wings here are delicious, tender inside with crisped skin. Our order of KB Wings ($10), one of four varieties offered, was topped with sweet and spicy chili sauce, a familiar sweet, vinegar sauce dotted with red pepper flakes. Not as successful as the others was Smoked

Shrimp ($12), four middlin’ sized crustaceans on a bed of bland polenta. The gummy ‘peach bourbon chutney’ on top made the dish too sticky sweet for an appetizer.

While waiting for a table, we saw massive sandwiches being served, each with a mound of fries and something stuck to the top. Turns out the ‘toppers’ were fried pickles, a signature item here. As are the French fries, thin and perfect (if not always hot); don’t miss them.

We learned the sandwich is king here, and that explains its royal presentation.

My Candied Bacon Burger ($11) was outstanding. It was not over-the-top, which it easily could have been based on its description: caramelized onions, candied bacon and beer cheese on a pretzel roll. Instead, it was a dignified burger—made with grass-fed meat. The onion and cheese portions were judicious, and the bacon came as two thick rashers on top. Delicious.

The fried cod sandwich ($11), too, was a satisfying plateful of food. Served on a large, soft French bread roll, the nicely fried fish fillet was topped with greens, red pepper remoulade and ‘sweet and spicy chutney,’

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vegetables with sugar, spices and vinegar.

PEDIGREE

CHUTNEY Originating as a sauce in the Indian subcontinent, chutney is typically made by cooking down fruit or

» michael eagen

BAVARIAN PRETZEL Made with lye and salt, this doughy product has a distinctive taste and is thought to

The culinary program at Forest Park Community College

have originated with monks in the Middle Ages.

CANDIED BACON This sweet treat is made by covering bacon with sugar/maple syrup and baking until crisp.

FAVORITE INGREDIENT

[ aftertaste ] » Fresh ingredients and unique flavors on the menu drew me in. Each item has enough of a twist to separate

FAVORITE COOKBOOK

it from just your typical pub. The atmosphere is expected though ... large TVs and super casual!

— KARYN W. OF GLENDALE

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I unfortunately received a dry chicken sandwich that never should have escaped the kitchen, but the manager made it right. The wings, however, rank up there with some of the best I’ve had.

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which had a cinnamon flavor I found a little distracting.

Another fish dish, Grilled Atlantic Salmon ($18), had excellent flavor and came rare as ordered. Topped with a flavorful balsamic mustard glaze, it was a generous fillet and came with delicious garlic-whipped potatoes and spaghetti squash.

The KB Smoked Meat Combo ($22) has smoked turkey, pulled pork and brisket on the same plate, with two sides and cornbread. The meats are lightly smoked, the brisket is tasty and tender; the pork, in a mild sauce, is quite good; and the turkey is just passable, coming a little on the dry side. Sides of beans and baked mac and cheese were atypical but good. Both were baked dry rather than saucy. The macaroni wasn’t creamy or cheesy enough for me, and the beans, also baked dry, had a sweet, molasses flavor. The cornbread, while good in flavor, did not taste same-day fresh.

Desserts here are few, but our Banana Bread Pudding ($7) was good, with a bready base topped with caramel sauce, raspberry sauce, bananas, berries and vanilla ice cream.

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UP DOWN STL is planned for the old Herbie’s Vintage 72 spot

at 405 N. Euclid Ave. An arcade bar, it will occupy the entire two-story building and be filled with vintage arcade games, pinball machines, Nintendo and Sega systems, as well as other games. It is patterned after a similar project in Kansas City, Up Down KC, owned by the same people: RAFER MATEER, SAMUEL SUMMERS and JOSHUA IVEY. Games there cost 50 cents. Offerings will include craft beers and vintage cocktails.

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HEAD’S STORE, an historic landmark in St. Albans, has been

transformed into a restaurant/grocery by its new owner, DATRA HERZOG. Executive chef D. SCOTT PHILLIPS of nearby The Inns at St. Albans provides the meals, offered Wednesday through Sunday. On weekends, fried chicken and fried catfish are available. Herzog owns both properties and also offers Sunday buffet dinners at The Old Barn, part of The Inns.

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Nashville-based TIN ROOF is set to open in the old J. Buck’s spot downtown at 1000 Clark Ave. The small chain describes itself as mostly a music venue that was started to give artists more performance opportunities. Owned by chef/owner BOB FRANKLIN, Tin Roof restaurants specialize in Southern comfort food like Chicken in Waffle Cone and Pepper Beef Tacos made with housesmoked brisket. Expect an April or May opening.

[ anniversary giving ]

Congrats to BUTLER’S PANTRY, which celebrated its 50-year anniversary in 2016 with a charitable Full Pantry | Full Life initiative.

The company pledged to donate $5 for every 50 guests served through its off-site catering services or at any of its primary event venues (Café Madeleine, Piccione Pastry, Palladium Saint Louis, Joule, The Coronado Ballroom and Bixby’s in the History Museum).

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New Southern food and cocktails inspired by the traditional dishes, ingredients and spirits of the region.

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BalaBan’s springs Into Easter!

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Complete Passover Meals

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Bakery at Kohn's - Pesach Popover Rolls - Sponge Cake Plain, Marble, OR Wine & Nut - Homemade Coconut Macaroons-Vanilla OR Chocolate

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〈〈 april 〉〉 through 4/21 likeness

4/19-4/23

4/22

Celebrate Shakespeare with various renditions of the Bard’s 38 plays, performed by local artists and performers.

Inspired by the current exhibition, Spectacle and Leisure in Paris: Degas to Mucha, the Kemper hosts a day of interactive art activities for all ages.

shakespeare festival st. louis: shake 38

The exhibition features paintings, drawings and prints by artists like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.

Shearburn Gallery | Noon-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Free | shearburngallery.com

Various locations | Free | sfstl.com

through 5/8

nicholas orzio’s occupied japan

st. louis bach festival

4/2

cardinals opening day

3/31-4/2

art fair at queeny park

The annual art show will feature the work of 135 artists from more than 20 states. There also will be wine tasting events sponsored by Three Squirrels Winery, as well as children’s art activities.

Greensfelder Recreation Center $5 | 5-9 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. | artfairatqueenypark.com

4/1

sculptures in sound: keith moyer quintet

St. Louisan Keith Moyer presents a jazz performance for the St. Louis Artists’ Guild’s Concert Series.

St. Louis Artists’ Guild | $15-$40 | 8 p.m. stlouisartistsguild.org

Get your tickets for the first home game of the season against the Chicago Cubs!

Busch Stadium | $84+ | 7:35 p.m. busch.stadium-stl.com

4/4

cinema st. louis: 1984

coffee & conversation: monarch mania

Take a walk through the sculpture garden, grab some coffee and learn how to attract monarch butterflies to your own backyard this spring at the park’s Conversation Series event.

Laumeier Sculpture Park | Free | 9 a.m. laumeier.org

the big muddy dance company: spring at the sun

The Sun Theater | 8 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. $25 | bigmuddydanceco.com

4/8

4/18-4/23

The classic musical will show at this year’s Wizard World Comic Con.

Enjoy this culinary concert series, combining food and opera at different venues across the region.

wizard world presents: rocky horror picture show

Various locations | Free-$35 bachsociety.org

Enjoy a performance from professional ballet dancers at the renovated theater in the Grand Center Arts district.

4/9

Central Library | Free | 6:30 p.m. cinemastlouis.org

The Bach Society of St. Louis presents its annual festival, featuring events like Coffee with Bach, The Spiritual Bach and a Music by Candlelight concert.

4/8 & 4/9

Cinema St. Louis joins more than 90 film organizations across the country participating in a National Screening Day of George Orwell’s 1984.

America’s Center | $15 | 7 p.m. wizardworld.com

4/1

chamber project stl: popular The concert juxtaposes works of Beethoven with Elvis, celebrating their most popular works.

The Schlafly Tap Room | $15-20 | 7 p.m. chamberprojectstl.org

opera theatre of saint louis: opera tastings

Various venues | $20-$25 | opera-stl.org

4/8 & 4/9

4/25 4/20-4/22

greater st. louis jazz festival More than 48 bands will play at this year’s Jazz Festival, celebrating local artists and students.

Touhill Performing Arts Center | 8 p.m. gsljazzfest.com

4/20-4/30

plein air art festival

Experience springtime in Augusta, Missouri, with art events at local wineries and historic sites.

Augusta | Free | augustapleinair.com

4/21

st. louis cathedral concerts: organ & brass spectacular

go! st. louis marathon & family fitness weekend

Enjoy music from organist and conductor Andrew Peters, as well as members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

The wellness weekend features various races, from children’s fun runs to the marathon relay, culminating in a post-race party with local bands.

Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis $12-17 | 8 p.m. | cathedralconcerts.org

Downtown St. Louis | $12+ | gostlouis.org

4/22 & 4/23

st. louis earth day festival

4/19-5/7

disney’s the lion king

Watch the Serengeti come to life as this crowd favorite returns to the Fox. The Fabulous Fox Theatre | $29+ fabulousfox.com

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4/23-5/21

Orzio’s photo collection captures Japan during the United States occupation in 1948 and 1949.

The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum | $5 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. | iphf.org

family fun day at the kemper

Learn about sustainable products and services offered by local businesses, participate in interactive educational activities, and finish the day with organic food options and yoga classes for the whole family.

Muny Grounds at Forest Park | Free 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | stlouisearthday.org

an evening with lucinda williams

Join the three-time Grammy-award winner for a performance benefiting CAM’s exhibitions and education programs.

Contemporary Art Museum | $50 8 p.m. | camstl.org

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SOME HOMES ARE JUST MADE FOR ENTERTAINING. Their open, comfortable spaces create the

perfect environment for gatherings and making memories. That’s the case with this Frontenac gem in the Ladue School District. The five-bedroom home has been the cherished centerpiece of a happy, busy family life according to its current owners, who have become empty nesters and plan on downsizing to a smaller house in the area. “We built the home about a decade ago because we had a young family, and also because we love to host guests,” says the owner, who has been in the catering business with her husband for many years. “Everything is connected and easily accessible. It really is the place for gathering our family and friends.”

Party priorities were the main reason behind the home’s large wine room, one of its most striking features. “My husband is a big collector,” the owner notes. “When we have guests, he takes them in there to help select a bottle to complement what we’re serving.” It holds about 1,200 bottles and is a wonderful conversation piece, she says.

The family’s focus on food and entertaining also inspired the conversion of the home’s mudroom into a separate catering kitchen. “We decided to install counters, a refrigerator, ice maker and other features in that room for catering staff when we’re having a large party,” she says. “That way, guests still can gather and mingle around appetizers in the main kitchen. That’s where everyone wants to be anyway!”

The couple’s children were active in band and theater while in school, so their home served as the perfect destination for after-parties and celebrations. “We built out the lower level with a theater room, pool table area and more,” she says. “It’s nice that it is so separate from the bedrooms and upstairs living space.” Other memorable parties include a Southern-themed bash for friends when their son was accepted to college in Atlanta, and a get-together for out-of-town guests during their daughter’s wedding weekend. They brought in special lighting to illuminate the house and grounds at night, and it was magical, she recalls.

The owner says she will miss the covered back porch most of all. “It’s so lovely with its high ceiling and view of the pool,” she notes. “It’s perfect for entertaining, or just sitting outside and reading.”

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If you didn't know this house stood in Frontenac, you could easily mistake it for a coastal home—which is exactly what the homeowner wanted to achieve. A student of art and architecture and an interior designer with her own company, Blue Rider Design, she wanted an atypical aesthetic that included lots of natural light, airy spaces and European design elements.

Q | What made you decide to build?

A | We had lived in our previous house for about 10 years and were looking at houses to tear down and rebuild. When we noticed the people just two houses down from us were moving, we made them an offer and bought the property! We knew it was a good investment and rented it out for about a year while we made our plans.

The building process was ideal because I could just run down whenever and talk to the contractor. Steve Terbrock of Terbrock Luxury Homebuilders was wonderful.

Q | I thought 'farmhouse' when I saw the exterior. Is that what you wanted?

A | When it came to discussing front elevation, I had a difficult time figuring that out.

I wanted it to fit in with the neighborhood, but many of the homes have brick and stone exteriors, and we didn't want that. We back up to a creek and are right across from horses and beautiful land, so I decided to keep with the vernacular history of the area. This whole property used to be a very rural setting, so I decided to go more traditional farmhouse. I didn't want it to look brand-new, but more like different outbuildings that were built onto one another.

Q | What were your influences beyond the area's history?

A | I went to school in New Hampshire and lived in California afterward, so I wanted to combine East and West Coast aesthetics. A few years ago, this was a really new concept, but it's more common here now.

Q | How involved were you from step one?

A | I used to sketch floor plans when I was little for fun! I'm not a trained architect, but I did design and draw the floor plan to the best of my ability and then brought it to our architect, Dave Schaub of Schaub+Srote Architects. He liked my ideas, did his

Unique touches start at the front door.

The see-through pine fireplace is a focal point in the living areas. professional tweaks, and then we worked on the exterior together. From then on, I was pricing finishes and fixtures and making sure the flow of the home was how I wanted it. I made it my project. We didn't hire an interior designer, and it's nerve-wracking when you don't have someone to bounce ideas off of. But after a couple decisions, I just decided to trust my gut and intuition.

The contractors would always ask to make sure I really didn't want things like crown molding or trim around the windows.

Q | What was the overall feel you wanted?

A | I knew I wanted to combine a modern Malibu or Venice Beach vibe with the traditional farmhouses of New Hampshire. I wanted it to be very soothing and clean, not cluttered and chaotic. I chose a lot of grays and blues to achieve this, and mimicked those colors on the outside as well. And I wanted tons of natural light! That was a goal of mine because it matches my personality. I love to be outdoors, and I convinced my husband that the more windows we have, the less electricity we have to use! We often don't need to turn on any lights at all.

Q | What is the fireplace made of?

A | Pine, which is another thing the contractors didn't agree with! But we were at the end of our budget, and pine is super affordable, so I decided to have a painter whitewash it for a Scandinavian feel. There was a lot of trial and error, but it turned out.

"I knew I wanted to combine a modern Malibu or Venice Beach vibe with the traditional farmhouses of New Hampshire.

The kitchen combines a variety of materials.

The powder room

Natural light pours into the home through its many windows.

Q | All the different materials in the kitchen work together nicely.

A | I looked to Europe and Australia for inspiration; I had found things I loved years ago online that I tagged. I wanted the kitchen to be clean, modern and timeless. I'm not sure if I achieved that—ask me in 10 years! I fell in love with the tile, which is from Mexico, and kept wondering if it was too crazy. But I told myself that if something is authentic, handmade and artistic, it will stand the test of time. I brought Kim Matthews of KM Designs my layout for cabinets, and she did a great job drawing them up. I knew I wanted to differentiate the butler's pantry from the main kitchen for entertaining purposes, so I used marble on the counter tops instead of the stone I used elsewhere. I didn't want the maintenance of marble where I would be cooking all the time.

Q | I love the wallpaper and sink in the powder room.

A | I found the sink as a floor model at Immerse and got a really good deal. It's cloisonnĂŠ inlay. I went into Frill Home to get help from owner Marci Marsh with selecting and laying out furnishings, and she pulled that wallpaper out for me in black with white lines. I just ordered it in the reverse pattern.

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Any stories?

A | The piece in the dining room was purchased at an auction at the Contemporary Art Museum, and I got the one in our bedroom at Little Shop Around the Corner on Vandeventer Avenue. All the others are pieces I painted.

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DEAR HOMEWORK,

When we moved into our house 30 years ago, it was a lump of brown cedar. We are glad we painted it gray, but now we want to take things further. We like the white trim we’ve added and wonder if more would help. For example, we need new gutters; should they be white? What would you suggest for the landscaping, or anything else for that matter?

Sincerely, DEAR DEVELOP OUR POTENTIAL,

—DEVELOP OUR POTENTIAL

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Get wider paneled shutters with hinges and tie-backs. The shutter width should be half the width of the window.

Lots of new white can be added. Notice a newly white overhanging band board, corner boards, hanging ‘pineapple’ ornaments, gutters and downspouts, garage door surround and picket fence at the entry.

A new, taller, relocated cupola, which should be centered on the garage doors, not the garage wing roof New carriage-style garage doors New dark aggregate concrete entry walkway with flower beds. I note that you are driving onto the lawn; this alteration will end that problem and provide a more gracious path for guests who park on the street.

New ‘slate look’ asphalt with multicolor slate selection roof New, much larger, black lanterns Landscaping kept below the window sills to show off the long windows, and side yard hornbeams to help block out neighboring houses

These changes together will result in a perfected, pulled-together feel that will extract all the potential your house possesses.

Hope this helps, —HOMEWORK

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