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To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program, the company selected local nonprofit Ready Readers as one of 10 national recipients to each receive $10,000 worth of books. Ready Readers provides books and literacy-related experiences to young children living in low-income communities.

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Parenting is a messy thing. That’s not to say it isn’t one of the most incredible experiences, but with the amazement, pride, love and pure joy come fear, stress, doubt and disappointment. I constantly wonder if I’m handling situations the ‘right’ way, although I’ve come to realize that what is best for my kids might not be what works for others. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. For example, my little guy is a picky eater. Like won’t even try a bite of something new most of the time. I’ve attempted sneaking things on his plate, calmly encouraging and using logic, taking away special treats, and saying ‘you must.’ Yes, I’ve even resorted to bribes (haven’t we all?). While I know parents who have had success with some of the above, I haven’t. He tries things when he’s ready. And that works for me. I remember having tons of quirky food aversions as a child, and now, I love it all. There is hope he won’t subsist on grilled cheese and pizza forever.

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It’s been fun so far with my three, but I would be lying if I said I wasn’t fearful of what might be ahead. There is no way to be fully prepared. Like our columnist of My Messy Mom Life (pg. 16 this issue) writes, I, too, am constantly learning and growing as a parent. All I can do is trust how much I love my kids, and trust that love is enough to get us through whatever comes our way.

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“At CID, we teach language and literacy along with academics and social skills,” says executive director Robin Feder. Educators work with babies and toddlers in the home, and students ages 3 to 12 attend its all-day school, located just east of Forest Park. Students typically stay at CID four or five years before joining their peers, according to Feder. “Last year, we served 235 students, and families move from all over the world to attend,” she notes. “Parents choose us because of our legacy of helping children communicate and thrive in their broader communities.”

The school also offers programs to support professionals in the field. According to Feder, in 2018, 2,600 educators accessed CID’s online courses, workshops and consulting services through its Emerson Center for Professional Development. Recently, the school launched Early Listening at Home (ELH), a curriculum for providers working with parents of children from birth to age 3 who are deaf or hard of hearing. It aims to help young children develop listening skills. “We introduced ELH at a national conference in March, and it’s already receiving positive feedback,” Feder says.

Along with innovative educational experiences, the school provides annual audiologic evaluations, on-site support for hearing aids and cochlear implants, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapy. Feder estimates that the services provided cost more than $50,000 annually for each student attending the school, but CID never turns a child away because of a family’s inability to pay. The school relies on donations and community partnerships to ensure it can help kids achieve their full potential. “Generous donations allow us to keep class sizes small and provide comprehensive support for all students,” Feder says.

The annual CID Out Loud! fundraiser generates much-needed support. Wells Fargo Advisors is the event’s sponsor. “Wells Fargo philanthropy reaches deep into the community,” says Vianey Beltran, vice president of community relations. “We are proud to support Central Institute for the Deaf and all of the great work they do for our community.”

This year, the festive gala is May 11 at The Ritz-Carlton and is themed ‘CID-opoly.’ “We’re taking inspiration from Monopoly to create a fun, unique evening,” Feder says. Guests can look forward to food and drinks themed after the classic board game, as well as surprise entertainment. Silent and live auctions will include items like a 30-person suite at a Blues game and trips to New York City, Boston and Disney World. Returning from last year, the golden ticket raffle will allow the winner to pick a live auction package before bidding starts.

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Forsyth Boulevard wends west, north and every which way, from the StL city limits through Clayton to U. City, where it becomes Old Bonhomme. My late stepmother-in-law, who was born in Clayton in 1921 and lived on the boulevard as a girl, used to backdate anything by saying, “Back when Forsyth was a mud road …” There’s a gentle curve on Forsyth from Brentwood Boulevard to Maryland Avenue, the outside arc of which is defined by a not-so-old, two-story building at 8230. The building may not be as much of a white elephant as the long-vacant former Schnucks at Hanley and Clayton, but a bona fide mystery is the metal lettering above the entry doors: ‘CLAYTON FORSYT_E BLDG.’ (The ‘H’ is missing. But there’s an ‘E.’ Huh?) It once was home to hair salons … and attorneys, as revealed by peering through the front doors, where the register reads ‘Lawyers Title Building.’ Google’s street view shows it is or was for sale by Desco Group; we noticed no such sign upon poking around recently. But our stateof-the-art Internet info retrieval machine shows that any number of businesses once were located there: An acupuncturist, insurance agency, title company, commercial property broker … and lawyers. Fading posters of the same colorful scene—diners relaxing beneath umbrellas on a patio—are pasted inside the first-floor windows. The awning at 8220 reads Dominic Michael. Different coifs could be styled at 8234, Earl’s for Hair. A section of the stone façade has crumbled and fallen next to the building’s entryway.

But the mystery remains: Back when it was a mud road, did Forsyth used to have an ‘e’ at the end? Mary Catherine Urian-Griesedieck died at 95 on Christmas Day in 2016 and can no longer be consulted about such historical details. But she would have made up a pretty good story, anyhow.

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‘In Sight, It Must Be Right’ was a Steak ’n Shake slogan to make one’s mouth water.

Whenever you’re famished and slide onto a stool at the counter, it is fascinating to watch the grill routine. (If you have a touch of ADD, as I do, trying to follow it can make you a little nutty.) The Rock Hill location closed and became a Dunkin’ Donuts in the aughts, as far as I can recall. Thankfully.

You could skate on the floor it was so greasy.

Well, 11 locations throughout the metro are now closed ‘temporarily.’ Many may not be missed. I used to eat at one or another a couple of times a week when my daughter was in high school, and I’d grade the overall experience between a four and an eight on a 10-point scale, depending on the location and time of day. The initial word from the company’s former flacks was ‘remodeling.’ Uh-uh; finger wag. A flap between corporate and franchisees could be about pricing, or it could be about quality and customer satisfaction. I vote for the latter. We’ll see.

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I think veteran broadcaster Don Marsh looks great. But what do I know? Recently, he was only on the radio.

Marsh, 80, suddenly resigned from KWMU (90.7 FM) two weeks ago (March 27) after speaking with management about his comment upon greeting his female guest before the interview: “You look great.”

Somewhere at the public station, apparently, a #MeToo meter swung into the red. Marsh was interviewing former KSDK-TV Channel 5 anchor Karen Foss, 75.

(OMG. Did he actually touch her? Like, shake her hand?) Facebook and Twitter have blown up since the news broke, especially after Foss’ post March 30, which reads, in part: “I am appalled. As a woman who has long argued for the equitable treatment of women, I am highly alert to sexism and discrimination and I sensed absolutely none of that in his greeting. … It is a common way for those of us who are aged to greet each other—meaning we share our pleasure at being vital and healthy. It is no way leering or meant to diminish anyone’s intellectual or professional contributions.”

At this writing, more than 1,200 people had shared the post. Nearly all of the dozens who commented supported Marsh, who’d been with St. Louis Public Radio since 2005. Criminy. I don’t want to be the next man accused of being a sexist dope, but I’ve bussed women on the cheek, sometimes both sides of the face, and not just at formal occasions. And I’m a hugger who spares no one. Family, friends, co-workers present and former. Hundreds of people have been subjected to (nearly) full body contact with me. Old, young, male, female. The ‘research sample’ is considerably less than 50 percent women. The lion’s share? Men. And if that creeps you out, you’re just plain weird and need to get over yourself.

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The robust Italian restaurant scene in the StL never will be the same, but for eternity, St. Peter will be served some of the best meals available in the universe as he works his post at the heavenly ‘border crossing,’ the Pearly Gates. Two legendary restaurateurs and civic icons have passed on in the last few weeks. Kim Tucci, co-founder of Pasta House, died March 25. He was 78.

Just more than a week later, on April 2, Vincent Bommarito Sr. died. He was 88. The outpouring of tributes and reminiscences for both men was remarkable; to print them all would take up the next three issues of this magazine. Of Tucci, former U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill tweeted: “Kim Tucci. How lucky I was to be in his large circle of love and light. Few will ever accumulate as many true friends as this special man. His place in my life can be filled by no other. I’m heartbroken.” He was a supporter of the Loop Trolley and was instrumental in the renovation of Soldiers Memorial. And, IMHO, nobody can match the toasted ravioli, a St. Louis staple, at Pasta House. Tucci’s culinary career started as a cashier at Tony’s, which has regularly been rated as one of the nation’s best restaurants by respected authorities, from Condé Nast to Forbes. Yes, you expect the waiter to whisk your crumbs off the table at an eatery as fine as Tony’s, but where else does the maître d’ face you as he retreats … since Bommarito never turned his back on a customer? As a SLU High senior, Bommarito got an unexpectedly early start as restaurant operator in 1949; his father died just three years after establishing Tony’s Spaghetti House, which transformed into a popular steakhouse in the 1950s and evolved into the fine-dining establishment it is today.

Half a decade ago, the would-be cognoscenti snickered when Bommarito claimed that Tony’s would be the best restaurant in the city. It was no idle boast. Condé Nast has rated it the nation’s best Italian restaurant. For dozens of years rumors have swirled that Tony’s was moving here or there, like to Cheshire Inn at the city/county line.

But in the last three decades, it only has moved in 1992 from 826 N. Broadway south a couple of blocks to the space in the Equitable Building once home to the first brick-and-mortar location of Brooks Brothers.

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Saint Louis Fashion Fund (SLFF) began as a unique business incubator at 1533 Washington Ave. Its ambitious mission hasn’t changed: To revitalize the district and serve as a catalyst for attracting full-scale garment manufacturing and production to the heart of the city. A new class of designers just moved in for one-year fellowships on a block that is redolent of its manufacturing history: shoes, clothing and hats. Full-scale hat production dried up when mid-20th century fashion no longer necessitated the accessory. Alas. Many baby boomers remember dad coming home from work in a suit and fine hat, carrying a briefcase. But hats for women? These days, you may see them only on women in their Sunday best or at the Kentucky Derby every May. Or, at the Forest Park Forever Hat Luncheon in June. Dianne Isbell of Belleville has designed and created dozens of hats for this local annual event and has had a winning design a halfdozen times. Isbell is among the Fashion Fund’s

eight new design residents, all from the metro (the first contingent included designers from Dallas, NYC and elsewhere). When we met near her hat display—the first thing you notice when you walk in SLFF’s front door—she was in a hat, of course. It was not nearly as awe-inspiring as the splashy array of pheasant feathers making up one of her award-winners on a stand against a wall.

Another was a large, soft pink rose bloom. All are head-turners, which is precisely the point. “When you aspire to something higher,” she says, “why the ripped jeans?” Isbell lets her imagination run free, such that one of her creations was displayed at the Derby Hat Museum. Her son, a finance wizard, has recommended mass production.

Isbell rolls her eyes. “I couldn’t do the same thing over and over! It’s boring.” See one of her Derby models, and more of her exquisite millinery, at hatsbydianne.com. &

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by patty hannum I TURN MY COLUMNS IN a full two weeks before they are published. That might surprise you, but since I’m not a writer, my editor Karyn needs time to make my word salad readable. As a result, I often wish I could take back an article just about the time it goes to print.

Which is what happened with my last one. To remind you of the content, it encouraged you to help kids who are graduating find a job by meeting them for coffee, giving them a lead or offering them encouragement. In summary, I was suggesting you just be a good person.

As you read it, I’m sure you thought, “Where has she been?” Because apparently, the only way to get ahead in the world is to bribe your way into the right college or get someone else to take your child’s SAT or ACT. You must have thought my suggestions were so quaint and Midwestern!

I first learned about the scandal when my son Jack called: “Mom, I guess you didn’t love me enough to bribe someone to let me into Harvard.” Now, this is from the kid who decided he wanted to go to Arizona State University because the weather was perfect, the campus was big, and everyone looked like they could be models. It is also the same university that one of the families caught up in the bribery scandal deemed not worthy for their child. Uh oh! All I can say is that I am not under arrest for bribery, I didn’t pay a university $500,000 to give my child a rowing scholarship (even though he had never rowed), and as far as public humiliation, well, I only do that in this column every so often. By the way, my son currently is employed, as is his wife, another ASU graduate. Yes, I did not love him enough to bribe anyone because I knew he could do it all on his own.

The latest scandal also included cheating on the SATs and ACTs. Students who get extended time due to learning issues don’t test in the same classroom as everyone else. And depending on their challenge, they are given more time or whatever else they might need.

I am familiar with the process since one of my children had accommodations for a few years.

My daughter calls: “Mom, I am reading the indictment, and I’m on page 46. Can you believe these kids who had extended time for the SAT had their answers changed by the proctor? They didn’t even know what was going on!”

I agreed with her that it was sad. And then she reminded me that I paid a tutor to prepare her for the SAT, but he thought he was preparing her for the PSAT. It wasn’t until a week before the test when he realized the mistake. So even when I tried to help, I didn’t. Tess graduates in two months, and she has a job lined up in Chicago.

I often am surprised that my kids turned out better than OK with Carey and I as parents since we were clueless most of the time. They both received lots of love, encouragement and support, and it never occurred to me they would need anything more than that to succeed. (And I don’t have $500,000 for a bribe.) So, I stand by my last column. Help someone who is looking for a job. Even if it makes you oh so Midwestern.

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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IS SET TO RECEIVE A $15 MILLION

BOOST FROM LONGTIME SUPPORTERS SIMA AND PHILIP NEEDLEMAN. Their gift will be used for two new facilities, the Center for Autophagy Therapeutics and Research, which will study how the body recycles cellular waste, and the Center for Neurometabolism and Axonal Therapeutics, which will study how neurons use energy.

Both will be named for the Needlemans.

▲ If you’ve been wondering when you can get back to playing soccer or rugby at FOREST PARK’S EMERSON CENTRAL FIELDS, good news—THE FACILITY’S NEARLY TWO-YEAR, $5.8 MILLION RENOVATION PROJECT IS WINDING DOWN. The 30-acre site has been completely rebuilt with a new pavilion and entry plaza, additional playing fields, concession area, restrooms, trails, sidewalks and more. It officially reopens at an April 25 dedication ceremony and celebration.

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▲ ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY , a Catholic, all-girls high school in Frontenac, RECEIVED A $3.5 MILLION DONATION, its largest gift ever, from the estate of 1947 alumna Barbara Weidert. The funds will support STEM and visual arts instruction, scholarships, campus renovations and other projects.

▲ Caitlyn Collins, an assistant professor of sociology at Wash. U., sheds light on cross-cultural challenges of work-life balance in her new book, Making Motherhood Work: How Women Manage Careers and Caregiving. It’s based on interviews Collins conducted with working moms in the U.S. and three other countries. She debuted the new volume at a recent reception and signing event at Left Bank Books.

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〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 International artist and designer Dana Gibson will speak and greet customers at Rusted Chandelier in Kirkwood April 19.

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A new national tour of Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary musical Miss Saigon lands at the Fabulous Fox Theatre April 23 through May 5. Red Concepción, Emily Bautista and Anthony Festa star in the production.

Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo, a festive show about the life of a clown, takes the stage at Chaifetz Arena April 24 through 28. Ticket sales from April 27 performances help support Circus Harmony.

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feelings were hurt. Mama bear was ready to pounce. I mentioned this tendency to a friend of mine who is a therapist, and she said it’s pretty common for our kids’ friend drama to get entangled with some of our own unhealed adolescent wounds.

So, even though these situations can be really hard, don’t let old hurts cause you to be childish or unkind. Also, I’d ask your daughter if she’s OK with you involving the other mom in the discussion.

Sometimes our kids just need us to listen and aren’t interested in adult interference.

If you’ve done your own work and discussed it with your daughter first, it could be meaningful to have a potentially messy conversation with your friend. Be open to a different interpretation of events. Drama between teenage girls often doesn’t involve purely fact-based reporting. Handled well, this could lead to a positive parenting conversation. You won’t know until you try.

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daughter is in the wrong, there is an outside chance you’ll succeed but a better chance of damaging the friendship. If you’re hooked, vent elsewhere, like with a trusted friend who isn’t involved and preferably lives in another time zone. Most importantly, your main focus should be your daughter. It could be a great learning moment for her. Unfortunately, a lot of people aren’t nice, and it’s useful to learn how to contend with that reality.

▶ I agreed to host a party for new players on my son’s varsity soccer team. Right before the party, parents of a senior asked what they should bring. I confirmed with the coaches it’s only for new players and their families. These parents can be very domineering and manipulative. Should I just let them come to avoid drama?

Jill: In a similar situation, I could see spinning all kinds of stories

in my head to try and figure out the other parents’ dastardly motivations. I’ve learned that is never very helpful.

Instead, I would reply very simply: “I confirmed with the coaches this party is for new team members and their families, so older players and their parents are off the hook for this one. See you at the first game.”

Beth: I’m with Jill on this one. Keep it simple.

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LIFE SKILLS ROHAN WOODS SCHOOL by stephanie wallace WE ALL LISTENED TO LECTURES AND MEMORIZED FACTS and figures during our school days. But research shows that hands-on learning experiences and real world application are what stick with students most. That’s the idea behind education at Rohan Woods School. The independent elementary school in Warson Woods has integrated a project-based learning initiative called Project Approach into its curriculum, challenging students to collaboratively tackle problems and think critically.

“This method allows students to use creativity and innovation while applying fundamental academic skills,” says head of school Sam Templin-Page. She explains that the concept behind Project Approach does not place focus on the end product but instead helps students learn how to work through a process. While projectbased learning often is found at the secondary and post-secondary levels, the skills associated with it need to be developed early, according to Templin-Page. “We are laying a strong foundation that prepares students to be lifelong learners,” she says.

“They develop skills in key areas like critical thinking, collaboration and leadership.”

Project Approach is divided into four phases of planning and developing a project.

The process is driven by students’ ideas and peer collaboration, and teachers are able to step out of the role of instructors and instead serve as guides and sounding boards, Templin-Page explains. “This a different methodology that gives them the opportunity to be facilitators without guiding the outcomes,” she says. “Our faculty has embraced it. Teachers and students both look forward to the time that is set aside to focus on project learning.”

Students pick topics and conduct their own investigations, requiring them to apply skills and knowledge while also developing their interests. The process organically

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facilitates engagement and discovery, according to Templin-Page. “There is a lot of class discussion and brainstorming before moving on to the research phase,” she says. “It’s more than just doing a project, and students get to delve more deeply into what they want to learn about. It allows for deep thinking.” Parents are invited to watch students present their assignments once they are complete. The unique presentations, which range from PowerPoints to hands-on demonstrations, are chosen by each group.

First- and second-graders at Rohan Woods currently are learning about the food and hospitality industry. Templin-Page says preliminary planning for the projects has included guest speakers and a field trip to tour a working restaurant. Students are exploring topics like management, decor, branding and customer service, allowing for a much broader perspective. “Previously, their experience was simply going to a restaurant and eating, but now, they get a much more global view of food services,” Templin-Page notes.

Project Approach works alongside reading, writing and math lessons to create a holistic curriculum. “Traditional academic instruction is an important piece of education, but applying those skills in real life is completely different,” Templin-Page says. “Project Approach allows for practical experience and broadens the scope of student learning.”

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WITH KATELYN & THE #CRUMBLYCREW

I LOVE THAT I GET TO SHARE THINGS I’M LEARNING as a mom with an audience. And it’s not just what I have ‘mastered’ in any way; in fact, it’s quite the opposite. I am always growing as a parent, and my goal is to become more patient and intentional.

Have you heard of the ratio of positive to negative criticism?

It’s used across the country in marriage counseling and at large corporations when building and mobilizing teams.

Basically, it means that for every criticism you give, someone needs to hear about six encouraging words to feel empowered to do better and to maintain their confidence. Most people can handle correction and will work to change the behavior if it’s followed by genuine, positive feedback on other things they are doing right. The Harvard Business Review calls it the Praiseto-Criticism Ratio and measures its effectiveness in work performance.

The question is, how would it work if we used this principle with our kids? It’s such a simple method.

It reminds us how powerful it can be to notice and point out things our kids are doing right and things we love about them, to encourage them more often in their strengths. This way, when necessary correction does happen, it is filtered by a sense of confidence and belonging.

I never really thought about this until I was listening to a book on Audible a few months ago. The author mentioned this concept as it relates to children, and it really struck me. He talked about how easy it is to just blurt out what our kids are doing wrong, but in order to keep their confidence up, we need the positive things we say to outweigh the negative.

As a mom, I know it’s my job to help shape my kids into responsible, respectful, caring and empathetic people. I may even err on the stricter side sometimes. When I see them act out, it’s a natural response to correct them. But setting up my day to continually point out their strengths takes a little more thought. After all, I am raising a tough-asnails, strong-willed 6-year-old, and some days are a little intense. Deep down, though, I know that all of the qualities that make parenting her sometimes difficult will make her a powerful force to be reckoned with in her days to come.

This idea does wonders when helping people grow in their careers and marriages. How much more will it help our kids grow in their most formative years? We get the chance to raise strong, confident risktakers who believe in themselves. It’s such an honor. I have started keeping a list of my kids’ amazing attributes so I can remind myself to remind them constantly. I’m always coming to you as a work in progress, sharing things I learn along the way.

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TECH IN THE CLASSROOM I CAN’T BELIEVE MY YOUNGEST IS GRADUATING high

school this year. Times have changed since he started school.

While many traditional teaching methods are still used, technology is taking center stage today. Teachers, students and parents interact with each other virtually, and many educators are opting for online learning tools instead of traditional books and materials. After polling my Facebook community, below are just a few of the many online tools and apps currently being used in the classroom.

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STUDENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

I remember when you had to wait for a report card to know how your child was doing in class. Now, most of us have online access to our children’s progress to the point of obsession. (And gone are the days of wondering if my son still has money in his lunch account!)

Student management systems help with class scheduling and manage student attendance, faculty, and state compliance.

Behind the scenes, they also offer the ability to communicate via email, voice calls and texts. I love these systems until I receive the 5 a.m. call and text that school has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

The latest trend is moving back-to-school paperwork to an online system so it’s easier for parents to complete. If your school doesn’t offer online tools and a mobile app for easy access to your student’s information, you’re missing out.

▶ CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION

Google Classroom is dominating this arena for many reasons.

The main one is it combines easily with Google’s email, calendar, document management and content creation tools. Teachers can create their own content, and students are learning valuable skills like how to use a spreadsheet, create a presentation or build their own website. Another system mentioned was ClassDojo, which allows teachers to communicate with students and parents in a fun, creative way.

▶ RESOURCES

There are many valuable resources available for teachers to enhance and expand their curriculum.

Prezi: Used by people in the business world to create interesting, eye-popping presentations, the app now is used in classrooms to help students do the same.

Animoto: Students can create videos for homework assignments.

Kahoots!: Teachers looking to capture the interest of gamers can use this to create homework assignments or a team game.

Mystery Science: Each interesting lesson explores a mystery through an engaging video and hands-on activity.

Discovery: Offers digital textbooks and streaming videos for educators Epic!: Gives kids 12 and under a digital library with more than 35,000 different books

▶ TECH-SAVVY STUDENTS

Many of these tools have a subscription or licensing fee, and fast internet speed is required. Since privacy and security are top concerns with students, parents must be on top of what their child is doing, especially at home. If you aren’t a whiz at creating a presentation or video, just ask your 10-year-old.

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FOR ALL STUDENTS, college is a whole new world much deeper. “It’s ongoing support and care for students

full of unique opportunities, challenges and experiences, but for those who are the first in their families to attend, navigating the unfamiliar environment can be difficult.

To help guide these students through the life-changing transition, the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) is launching the Proud to Be First Scholars Program, which matches full-time, first-generation freshmen with dedicated faculty mentors. The program was made possible through a generous donation from UMSL economics professor emeritus Susan Feigenbaum and her husband, Dr. Jay S. Pepose of Pepose Vision Institute.

Feigenbaum and Pepose are both first-generation college graduates themselves, so they have a personal understanding of the unique challenges these students face. They also know first hand the positive impact a mentor can have. “The college experience for firstgeneration students is very different because they can’t get advice from their parents on everything,” Pepose says.

“Without mentors to guide me and expand my horizons, I don't know if I would have found my passion for science and medicine. I certainly wouldn’t be where I am today without them.”

As an educator, Feigenbaum filled the role of mentor many times, and she hopes the program will provide muchneeded support. “In my 40 years in higher education, one of the most important things I’ve learned is that students succeed when they have someone to guide them and provide honest advice,” she says. She adds that while most institutions have academic resources in place for students, the program’s mentor relationships will go

as unique individuals,” Feigenbaum explains.

Participating students also are awarded a scholarship to cover tuition, fees and books, and they receive a small yearly stipend. As juniors, they receive additional funding to study abroad or participate in an out-of-state internship.

“It’s amazing how many students have never been outside St. Louis,” Feigenbaum says. “The program will provide access to opportunities they otherwise may not have.”

Seniors in the program will be matched with community mentors to help them transition into their careers.

“UMSL’s mission is to provide educational opportunities to all, regardless of family or financial circumstances,” says chancellor Thomas George, Ph.D. “We’re very grateful to Susan Feigenbaum and Jay Pepose for their generosity.” The program was created in memory of former department of economics chair Sharon Levin and to honor chancellor emeritus Blanche Touhill, who Feigenbaum says brought important attention to the project.

The program will launch in the fall with four freshmen, and Feigenbaum says everyone involved is working hard to raise an endowment so more students can participate. “The ultimate goal is that every first-generation student has a long-term mentor,” she notes. Pepose adds that they are excited to be able to serve the community by supporting access to education.“St. Louis has been a great place for me and my family,” he says. “Part of our motivation is to help a wonderful community that already has given us a tremendous amount.” &

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The winter sports season of 2018-19 featured a first-year sport (girls wrestling!) and plenty of success for area athletes and schools.

SWIMMING 〉〉

It was a stellar season in the pool for area swimmers and divers. The state went to a two-class division last year, and the top four teams in each class win a trophy.

Area teams captured six of the eight trophies this year, including a sweep in Class 1 and a sweep of the team champions.

LADUE won the team title in Class 1 with 216 points. MICDS (191), WEBSTER GROVES (188) and PARKWAY WEST (155) also added a trophy to their collections. Paige Mitchell led the way for Ladue, winning the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle.

Mitchell also swam a leg of both the 200-yard and 400-yard free relays, which finished second to MICDS in each event. Freshmen Abby Wickersham, Sophie Henriksen and Anna Scott Baur teamed with senior Alex Fox to win the 200-yard free relay for MICDS. The same four came back to win the event-closing 400-yard free relay.

Wickersham also finished second in the 100-yard free and third in the 50-yard free, while Henriksen was second in the 100-yard butterfly and the 100yard backstroke. Parkway West’s Lauren Beard earned a state championship, winning the 200-yard IM. WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ’s Margo O’Meara defended her diving championship in convincing fashion.

LAUREN BEARD OF PARKWAY WEST

MARQUETTE gave the area a sweep of state titles, winning the Class 2 championship. The Mustangs finished with 278 points, well ahead of Rock Bridge with 224.5 points. NERINX HALL was third as a team in Class 2. Marquette won with balance as it did not have an individual or relay champion. Carsyn Cosman

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and Amanda Yu each had second-place individual finishes. Cosman did so in the 200-yard freestyle, and Yu was second in the 100-yard butterfly.

KIRKWOOD ’s Ella Pearl was an individual champion in Class 2, winning the 100-yard backstroke.

Nerinx Hall’s Meghan Bryan, Katie Knapp, Grace Schaefer and Emily Traube were champions in the 200-yard free relay.

BASKETBALL 〉〉

losses during the regular season. It was the only loss suffered by Incarnate Word to a Missouri team.

WHITFIELD also reached the quarterfinals in Class 3. The Warriors, who started the season 9-9, peaked at the right time, winning nine of their last 11 games. The team won districts and had an exciting overtime win over Cardinal Ritter in the sectional round. Its season concluded with a 52-41 loss to Lutheran North in the quarterfinals. Lutheran North eventually reached the championship game before falling to powerhouse Strafford, which won its fourth straight state title.

There were no area state champions in this sport.

CBC took an eight-point lead into the fourth quarter in

the Class 5 title game against Rock Bridge at Missouri State University in Springfield, but was outscored 26-14 in the fourth quarter and lost the game 63-59.

Caleb Love had a tremendous final four for the Cadets, scoring a combined 53 points and finishing the season with a scoring average of 19.4. The Cadets had beaten Eureka 62-30 in the sectional round and Mehlville 6956 in the quarterfinals to reach the final four. CBC had a comeback of its own in the semifinals against Francis Howell. The Cadets trailed 36-27 at halftime but rallied for a thrilling 64-62 victory. They finished the season with a 24-8 record.

LADUE was the other area team that reached the final four. It had one of the most dramatic wins of the season in the sectional round of Class 4, tying the game in the final seconds and winning in overtime 4845 over Jennings. Ladue defeated St. Charles West 5440 in the quarterfinals to earn its trip to Springfield.

The Rams lost to ST. MARY’S 57-46 in the semifinals but ended their season with a 52-47 win over LoganRogersville in the third-place game. Ladue finished its season with a 21-9 mark.

The area also featured the top scorer in the entire St. Louis area as BRENTWOOD ’s Chris Hill finished with a 27 point per game average.

PARKWAY CENTRAL and PARKWAY NORTH each had memorable seasons for girls, although neither finished with a state championship. Parkway Central was the only area team to reach the final four.

The Colts did so in Class 5. They won 11 of their last 12 games to finish at 24-7. Parkway Central won its district and followed with a come-from-behind 58-55 win over Marquette in sectionals and a 51-37 triumph over Jackson in the quarterfinals. Jefferson City ended the Colts’ title hopes with a 43-29 win in the semifinals. Parkway Central finished the season on a high note with a 55-53 win over Republic in the thirdplace game. Parkway North reached the quarterfinals in Class 4.

MARQUETTE and NERINX HALL won district titles in Class 5. The Vikings defeated Clayton 61-37 in sectionals but fell to eventual state champion Incarnate Word 60-52 in the quarterfinals. Parkway North, which finished at 23-7, handed Incarnate Word one of its two

HOCKEY 〉〉

The most exciting game of the entire winter season may have been the championship game of the Mid-States Club Hockey Association Challenge Cup. Martin Lyons deflected in a shot from Jack Hazelton in the second sudden-death overtime to give ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH a 3-2 victory over

SLUH

De Smet. It was the second straight title for the Junior Bills (who beat De Smet last year for the win as well) and their third overall, having also won in 2013.

Defense was the key for the Junior Bills, who finished the season with a 23-3-2 record. SLUH only allowed 32 goals in its 27 games. Goaltenders Brendan Rasch and Dylan Bak combined for nine shutouts.

The team had a 12-game winning streak during the season, allowing just four goals in its last six games.

LAFAYETTE won the Wickenheiser Cup, defeating Duchesne 4-2 in the championship game.

It was the second title for the Lancers, who also won in 2006. Lafayette started slowly but won its final 10 games to finish with a 19-7-2 record.

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This season, Missouri became the ninth state to have separate boys and girls wrestling competitions. And a pair of sisters from LAFAYETTE helped make history at the state meet held at the University of Missouri.

Freshman Faith Cole and her sister Emma, a junior, were among the first-ever state champions. Technically, Faith became the firstever girls wrestling state champion in Missouri as she won in the lowest weight class at 103 pounds. That championship concluded an undefeated season for the freshman, who also was named Wrestler of the Year in the Suburban Yellow Division. Emma won the state title at 143 pounds, and sophomore Josette Partney was second at 167 pounds. Those performances helped the Lancers to a second-place finish with 81 points in the team competition at state.

Lebanon won first with 87 points.

Lancer senior Treasure Smith also was named to the first team in her division. Hannah Jansen of WEBSTER GROVES received firstteam honors in the Suburban Red Division, and Parkway West had two first-team picks in the Green Division, Paige Wehrmeister and Emma Carter. Two other area girls were named Wrestler of the Year in their conferences: KIRKWOOD ’s Emma Schreiber for Red and CLAYTON ’s Khaylie Ross for Green.

competing in the championship match. Evan Binder, who finished with a 38-7 record, won at 103 pounds, and Logan Ferrero (38-6) was the individual champion at 120 pounds. The other five Warriors in championship matches finished second: Jason Shaw (113); Wade Raeman (138); Matthew Schueddig (152); Chase Brock (160); and Keith Miley (220).

CBC was the other area team champion, winning in Class 4. The Cadets finished with 169.5 points, 10 more than second-place Liberty.

Area schools DE SMET and LAFAYETTE finished fifth and sixth, respectively. CBC had four individual champions, all in consecutive weight classes: Vincent Zerban (43-3) at 132 pounds; Wyatt Henson (33-6) at 138 pounds; Kyle Prewitt (38-3) at 145 pounds; and Joshua Saunders (40-2) at 152 pounds.

De Smet’s Cory Peterson capped off an undefeated season with a championship at 160 pounds. Peterson won his 39th match of the season in the championship match at state, 4-3, against Andrew Gamble of Belton, who entered the match with a 43-0 mark.

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Garret Kloeppel lost to Henson in the championship match at 138 pounds and finished his season with a 42-2 mark. No area team finished in the top 10 in either Class 2 or Class 3, but there was one individual state champion in each class.

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Featuring Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals and more!

Join musicians from the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis and members of the St. Louis Symphony.

The Gala begins with cocktails at 5:30pm, followed by a 6pm dinner and 8pm concert.

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The event, held at Palladium Saint Louis, honors the organization’s most generous donors of the year. In 2018, Cornerstone Society members donated more than $2 million to the nonprofit, which provides a home away from home for families of seriously ill children and support to various organizations. guests: President Dan Harbaugh; Cornerstone Society Award honorees Jim and Linda Sramek; event chair Deb Vogt

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Since its launch two years ago, the program has used the power of music to reduce pain, alleviate anxiety and stress, and promote healing for more than 400 children and their families. guests: Co-chairs Liz Basler and Jackie Paletta, vice president Sandy Koller, Glennon Guild president Joanne Noyes, emcees Lisa Hart and Guy Phillips, former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jim Edmonds

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fashion goes green » Galerie.LA prides itself as being a retailer of ‘fashion with integrity.’ The store sources only brands that use sustainable production methods and ethical business practices that don’t compromise on design or the earth’s resources. There’s an array of brands showcased here, and best of all, the original designs don’t come with the sometimes hefty price tag associated with limited runs. Sustainability and high style are two things that will never go out of fashion.

market for the masses » Smorgasburg LA is the largest weekly open-air food market in the U.S. Located in ROW DTLA, L.A.’s 30-acre historic district of retail shops, office spaces, restaurants and more, it takes place every Sunday and serves up some of the city’s most mouthwatering dishes. Local vendors line the market with everything from freshly shucked oysters to ice cream-stuffed chimney cakes.

It’s free to enter and perfect for tourists who want to check out the city’s culinary offerings without having to roam aimlessly.

super bloom » Thanks to the unrelenting rains of February and March, California’s seven-year drought is officially over!

A perk of no longer being plagued by no rain? The Super Bloom! The state’s landscape is being overrun with gorgeous, multicolored, blooming wildflower fields. Think The Sound of Music meets California. The current Super Bloom is one of the biggest the state has seen in years and is drawing record-breaking crowds. If you can’t make it to California before the end of spring, a quick Instagram search will offer a glimpse into the beautiful phenomenon.

take a hike » sunset reality » Netflix’s latest binge-worthy reality show Selling Sunset takes audiences on an uphill tour of the Hollywood Hills’ most elite real estate listings.

The Oppenheim Group is one of L.A.’s most prestigious real estate companies, and with a team of model-esque agents, the show is the perfect mix of beautiful mansions, California blondes and reality TV drama.

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L.A. has no shortage of scenic hikes, but Tree People, an environmental nonprofit based in the gorgeous Coldwater Canyon Park, takes its trail of sweeping canyon views and lush foliage to another level. The gorgeous park features a watershed garden, amphitheater, nursery and environmental learning center, all open to the public. Angelenos are welcome to learn about indigenous plants and animals all while taking in views of the San Fernando Valley. Tree People is definitely worth the visit and unlike other L.A. hikes, it offers some much-needed shade.

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but make no mistake, festival season is here, and that means a new crop of beauty trends. From space buns to wigs, there is no shortage of out-of-thisworld beauty. Here are some of our favorite trends to rock this season.

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The double buns made their festival debut in 2018 and show no signs of slowing down this year. Sport them up high and embellish with a glitter middle part or gem sticker. Stylish and practical for hot weather, we predict space buns are the future of festival updos.

Embellished Brows Not quite ready to make a full face commitment to glitter? Neither are we. But Instagram is popping with glitter-embellished eyebrows. The look couldn’t be easier to pull off: Just dip a Q-tip in glitter and apply as much as you want to your brows. Voila! You have your festival look without spending hours trying to look like a human unicorn.

Wiggin’ Out Wacky wigs in neon green, highlighter yellow and Barbie pink: This trend may be even easier to pull off than space buns and equally as eye-catching. Like most festival trends, there are no set rules. Best of all, wigs offer a much less damaging alternative than temporarily coloring your hair.

Bringing Back Barrettes Barrettes are making a big comeback, and there’s no shortage of options. The Sincerely Jules x Scunci Barrette and Bobby Slides set offers the cutest metallic star hair accessory that will complete your festival and summer looks. The metallic finish and rhinestones play right into one of the hottest festival trends while the price point ($6) won’t bust your budget.

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To increase the usefulness of your insurance policy by including better documentation in the contract. The appraisal provides documentation of what you have if you need the insurance company to replace the jewelry in the case of a loss. This is a matter of the measurements, weights, photographs, microscopic images, etc. If you have a loss, the insurance company is usually agreeing to replace with “like kind and quality” or words to that effect.

The description details in the appraisal can become the purchase order for the replacement. The more complete and accurate the description is the better.

Basically, read the description, look at the photos and ask yourself if the insurance company were to buy the cheapest thing they could find that complies with this description, are you likely to be happy with the result?

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AS NONPROFITS GO, SAINT LOUIS POLONIA is not

widely known. Unless you’re of Polish heritage, you may not even be aware of the group of academicians, professionals and other St. Louisans—both Jewish and Christian—who put together programs about Polish history and culture. The group publishes a monthly newsletter that lists upcoming events and generally informs folks about opportunities to experience Polish culture around St. Louis. Everyone is welcome, and most programs are free.

For example, in last month’s postings, I found out that before Lent, it is traditional to celebrate ‘paczki (poonchkey) day’ by partaking of rich, stuffed doughnuts—and that they actually are available at Helfer’s Pastries & Deli Cafe in Florissant. The newsletter also mentioned the upcoming screening (April 23) of the documentary, Bridging Urban America: The Story of Ralph Modjeski, about the 19th-century Polish engineer who designed San Francisco’s Bay Bridge (and others). Its filmmakers, Basia and Leonard Myszynski, even will be here to meet and greet attendees.

A recent event I went to was the annual Gale Lecture, sponsored by local physician Dr. Arthur Gale, titled ‘The History of the Holocaust in Poland & the Polish History Laws.’ It featured professor Jan Grabowski of the University of Ottawa in Canada, who has written a book about the complicity of Poland’s ‘Blue Police’ during the war. The Polonia newsletter invited anyone interested to take part in the conversation—especially topical because of Poland’s recent efforts to whitewash its wartime image.

While Polonia’s mission is fairly narrow, the way it presents itself isn’t: “We support open discussion on a variety of topics about Polish heritage, history, culture and current affairs with an open mind, free of prejudice or bigotry.” That may be a mouthful, but the sentiment is particularly refreshing at a time when people may find it hard to have civil discussion. At the lecture, I watched as the Polish consul (also in the audience) respectfully disagreed with the professor’s premise that free speech in Poland today is in peril—and as the professor thanked him for expressing himself (but maintained his position).

I have found the same open conversation at prior Polonia events and appreciate that they offer insider perspectives we St. Louisans don’t readily have access to elsewhere. But most of all, I am impressed with Polonia’s tone: “We believe that an honest, well-balanced conversation is the only effective way to understand who we are, what divides us, and what brings us together.” Hard to argue with that.

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ZOOFARI IS THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO’S LARGEST FUNDRAISER, BRINGING TOGETHER MORE THAN 3,000 GUESTS FOR AN EVENING OF FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT JUNE 21.

JUDY AND JERRY KENT ARE THE 2019 HONORARY CHAIRS, AND WELLS FARGO ADVISORS IS THE PRESENTING SPONSOR. PICTURED ON THE COVER: EVENT CHAIRS MATT GEEKIE AND JUDY KOUCHOUKOS. FOR INFORMATION, CALL 314.646.4771 OR VISIT STLZOO.ORG/ZOOFARI. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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COSTUMES OF EVERY STRIPE WILL BE ON PARADE at the Saint Louis Zoo’s biennial Zoofari fundraiser, which supports the conservation of endangered animal species around the world. It’s one of the attraction’s most colorful events, and attendees are encouraged to be especially fierce with their attire.

Zoofari will be held the evening of June 21, rain or shine, on the zoo grounds.

Guests enjoy dressing up with furry and feathery flair, and many of them go all out, according to event co-chair Matt Geekie. “I’ve seen people who didn’t just put on a costume, they created an entire environment around themselves,” he says. “You’ll see lots of animal patterns, crazy hats and more. The evening is black-tie, but we encourage everyone to be a little wild and have fun. Imagine 3,000 guests dressed up to one degree or another, with animals and music in the background. Peoplewatching at Zoofari is outstanding.”

There also will be delicious food from more than 60 local restaurants and catering companies, and bars will serve up themed drinks. “The restaurants enjoy showcasing their latest offerings at this event,” Geekie says. “You can go from station to station to sample appetizers, main dishes and desserts. The evening flows beautifully, and guests enjoy entertainment, dancing, a silent auction and other activities.”

Co-chair Judy Kouchoukos says Zoofari is an event like no other in St. Louis. “It’s especially fun because you walk around the grounds feeling as if the animals are watching you for a change,” she says. The party’s main stage will be located near the

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Schnuck Family Plaza at the center of the park. Musical entertainment includes the Lost Wax dance band and Starship with Mickey Thomas.

Zoofari always is themed around a particular animal, and this year is the chimpanzee. “The zoo participates in a species survival program for chimps, which are nearing endangered status,” Kouchoukos says. “There are only about 150,000 left in Africa. We feel that we have a responsibility to help them survive.” There’s also a real commitment to conserving species native to the U.S. and Missouri, she notes.

The zoo recently was voted the country’s top free attraction by USA Today readers, and that makes it a national treasure as well as a local one. “As a native St. Louisan, some of my earliest memories are of going to the zoo with friends and enjoying animals we never would have had a chance to experience otherwise,” Geekie recalls.

“Now, I take my family a couple of times a week, and I’ve served on the board of directors for a long time.”

Kouchoukos adds, “Zoofari is not just a party, it’s an important way to raise awareness for an amazing cause. There’s so much to enjoy, and you’ll leave feeling as if the event was designed just for you.” &

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must try CITRUS SALAD ▶ $11

If this is offered, don’t pass it up. Endive leaves are meticulously filled with chunks of blood orange, grapefruit, peanuts and cilantro and tossed with a sweet and tangy fish sauce. The flavors sparkle in your mouth, with bursts of citrus dominating the spicy dressing.

BANGS ISLAND MUSSELS ▶ $16 This was

the best dish on the menu— so meaty and plump, these specimens put to shame all other mussels. There was no broth, but the steaming liquid imparted hints of fennel and cilantro, which trickled into the generous bed of house-made shoestring potatoes at the bottom of the bowl.

BURGER ▶ $15 I noticed

many diners ordering this, and once I tasted mine, I knew why. The mix of short rib meat and chuck was hearty and delicious. It was enhanced

by Korean barbecue sauce (not too hot), fried shallots, American cheese (the best for burgers!) and thick-slab bacon.

HOT FRIED CHICKEN LIVER ▶ $14 While great

ON THE TABLE by jonathan carli | photo by bill barrett

ELMWOOD first impression » What a great new place. Elmwood offers an elegant evening out, whether you’re getting a burger or a steak. The service is impeccable and best of all, the food is exciting.

Black walls, floor-to-ceiling windows and chefs visible in the glassed-enclosed kitchen create an exciting vibe. Everything about it has a dignified feel, in no small part because the servers understand the menu and deliver with professionalism. The dishes, mostly small plates, are inventive. Four or five shared between two diners, along with dessert, will satisfy most appetites.

Wash It Down:

The bar menu is just as carefully curated as the food, with gins and rums dominating the liquors. The Cynar ($10) was a delectable swirl of apricot and grapefruit with house falernum, a sweet Caribbean rum liqueur infused with ginger, lime, almond and allspice.

in concept, you better love Tabasco sauce. The hearty plateful of buttermilkbattered meat was correctly cooked to preserve its delicate flavor, and an accompanying house-made ranch dip (heavy on the dill) was served to cut the spicy sting. Some bits of mild pickled veggies also helped.

GNOCHETTI SARDI ▶ $14

Served al dente, which in this case meant barely cooked, the little ear-shaped noodles were crunchy and chewy at the same time. They were tossed with a marvelous blend of soft eggplant, olive oil, tomatoes and melted mozzarella. The spice came from za’atar, a Middle Eastern mix.

Grilled pork steak with leek salad, salsas and butter lettuce cups

COCONUT CREAM RICE PUDDING ▶ $10 Desserts

here are special. This amazing choice was the perfect ending to our meal. The bowl of chunky, white rice was flooded with creamy coconut milk, bits of orange and coconut, candied sesame seeds and orange-ginger coulis.

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This is the new ‘it’ place. You can stop in for anything from oysters and Campari to sweet potato baba ganoush and a fat ribeye.

The atmosphere is relaxed and sophisticated at the same time. Bravo to Maplewood’s newest hot spot!

LEISURE

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The Midwestern Meat & Drink is now open at 900 Spruce St. The much-anticipated restaurant is from the team behind The Wheelhouse and Start Bar, and executive chef Ben Welch previously honed his skills at his barbecue joint Big Baby Q and Smokehouse. … Enjoy a slice of the high life at Skybar, a new rooftop bar atop the 16th floor of Hotel Saint Louis. Patrons can enjoy sweeping views of downtown, shareable plates and craft cocktails. … Looking for Latin American flavors? Head to the Central West End where Cocina Latina is serving up Peruvian, Cuban and Colombian cuisine at 508 N. Euclid Ave. … Westin St. Louis has renovated, expanded and rebranded its first-floor restaurant space.

The former Clark Street Grill is now Quattro Trattoria + Pizzeria, and executive chef Josh Wedel has designed a menu of hand-tossed pizzas, pastas, steaks and seafood.

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BAKING FOR BEGINNERS Nathaniel Reid Bakery in Kirkwood is launching hands-on pastry classes this summer.

Designed for groups of up to 12 people, the courses cover tasty topics like Summer Tarts, French Macarons and Chocolate Extravaganza. Along with an immersive cooking experience, guests can enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the bakery. Classes are available June through September on select Wednesdays.

CHANGE OF SCENE

After 24 years in West County, St. Louis Rotisserie has moved to Creve Coeur, where it’s taken up residence in the Shoppes at Westgate at 12414 Olive Blvd. The restaurant and catering company offers dine-in, carryout and drop-off services.

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GOURMET GROWTH 〉〉 Local craft brewery Perennial Artisan Ales is expanding its reach in the region. As part of a new partnership, 16 Perennial brews will be on tap permanently at Chandler Hill Vineyards in Defiance. … Guerrilla Street Food is set to open its sixth location! The popular Filipino spot has chosen a space in Webster Groves at 43 S. Old Orchard Ave. and is expected to open in May. … The team behind Retreat Gastropub and Yellowbelly is launching a new event space. Located in the Central West End next to Yellowbelly, The Hideout will feature menu items from both restaurants and accommodate up to 55 people. … Sugarfire Smokehouse is heading to the Bluegrass State. The local favorite will open its 12th location in Union, Kentucky, this spring.

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Few experiences can match the excitement of

ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

settling into a seat and soaking up the talents of actors, dancers and musicians who have spent years

VALERIE PETROV › orchestra personnel manager

perfecting a craft. But did you ever consider what goes

How do musicians apply for a symphony audition?

Like most American orchestras, the symphony advertises auditions online and in International Musician, a trade publication. Candidates submit a resume through our website. We may receive hundreds of resumes for one or two positions, so the process is extremely competitive.

on before the lights go down? Local professionals raise the curtain on what it’s like for performers to audition.

What is the audition process like?

Preliminary auditions typically are held over two days, and semifinals and finals are held on the same day. We make every effort to ensure auditions focus only on the musicians’ talent, so they perform behind a screen during the first two rounds. That way, the review committee doesn’t know their gender, ethnicity or age; we even lay carpet on the stage to mask the sound of their footsteps.

We also may hold ‘superfinals’ for principal positions. The committee and music director work together to select the most qualified candidates.

Steve Woolf (center) works with actors on a comic scene.

STEVE WOOLF › artistic director

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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS

What do musicians perform during an audition?

In the first round, they are asked to play a certain number of excerpts from a prepared list. In later rounds, they may be asked to play the same pieces again or others from the list.

Do actors approach you to audition for a production, or vice versa?

Both. We cast our shows locally and nationally. When we’re starting work on a new production, the director and I have an agency do a casting call. We see people in St. Louis, New York, and occasionally Los Angeles or Chicago. And sometimes, we have a particular actor in mind for a role, so we just offer it to the person directly.

What do actors perform in an audition?

Usually, they read a scene from the show we’re casting, and we have someone else read the other parts. We want to see how the actor uses the words of each particular play. Many of them also prepare video auditions; we want to see a really sharp-looking submission with good sound, an interesting background and strong camera work.

How do you decide who to cast?

We may create a short list of five or six actors who would be good for a role, and then we’ll see their auditions and make a decision.

We look for certain talents, like how well they connect with others, whether they are believable, how interesting they make the character and how well they fit what the director intends for the role. If the show contains music or dance, we need to know they can hit the notes and learn the steps.

St. Louis Symphony Chorus in concert

SUSAN PATTERSON › manager Who typically auditions for a chorus position?

Candidates come from many different walks of life—music teachers, church musicians, professional people like physicians and attorneys, students, and more. They come from all parts of the St. Louis region and across the country.

How do they apply?

Prospective singers schedule an appointment on our website. Our next audition process will be held over several evenings in May. What do they perform during an audition?

They are asked to sing a selection such as an aria, sacred piece or classical music theater solo from memory. It can be in any language. They also are asked to sight-read a brief excerpt from an 18th- or 19th-century choral work. The entire audition takes about 10 minutes and is held at Powell Hall.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINT LOUIS BALLET

GEN HORIUCHI › artistic director How often does the ballet hold auditions?

We don’t audition for each show; our dancers fill permanent positions in the company, and most stay about seven or eight years. If we advertise open positions, I start receiving applications in January. I usually get at least 300 each year from all over the U.S. and other countries. I screen those down to 20 or 25 candidates I want to invite for an audition.

What does the audition process look like?

I have the dancers travel here and take part in exercises with our current company members.

I also talk with them afterward. It’s not really Gen Horiuchi (center) works with dancers.

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a formal interview, but it’s important for me to see if they fit and have the right ethics for our ballet. If I’d like a dancer to join, I offer the person a contract and roughly a week to think about it. I’d say about 90 percent end up accepting.

What attributes do you look for in a dancer?

I value the person’s work ethic and camaraderie very highly. I want him or her to be a team player. I also look at whether the person listens to suggestions and applies them. It’s not just about a dancer’s technique or ability to move beautifully; it’s about having a positive demeanor and working well as part of a group.

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THE SPRING NATIONALS BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIPS were held in Memphis this year.

Many St. Louisans were in attendance, and some acquitted themselves very well. At the tournament, difficult opening leads, signaling and carding made good defense challenging. Test your defensive skills with this month’s hand.

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THE PLAY 1. Bidding commentary: West has a choice of responses after one ♣ by East, one ♠ by South. West? a. A negative double brings ♥s into play. However, if partner bids two ♣s, West isn’t good enough to bid again.

b. One No Trump better describes West’s hand. One No Trump shows eight to 10 high card points with good ♠ stops. East then can make an easy raise to three No Trump with a ‘no trump’ ♣ suit (a suit that is likely to run).

2. Lead commentary: Standard lead is high/low from a doubleton. With the 862 or 8632, North leads the 2 if he has not supported the suit, the 8 if he has supported the suit. The lead of a high spot card in an unsupported suit shows shortness. The lead of a low spot card in a supported suit shows an honor.

3. The outcome of this month’s hand is decided early on. North leads the ♠ 8 and South wins the Ace.

South can see continuing ♠s will give West their contract: one ♠, two ♦s and six ♣s equals nine tricks.

4. South shifts to the 3 of ♥s, Jack from West, North the Queen.

5. North knows South led from the Ace because a low card (the 3) was led.

(Also, if West held the Ace, he would win and cash his game-going tricks.)

6. North plays the ♥ 6 back, and South wins their Ace. South plays the ♥ 7 to West’s 10 and North’s King.

7. North cashes the ♥ 9. Five tricks for the defense, one ♠ and four ♥s.

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APRIL 20 Adult Egg Hunt & Picnic

TOWER GROVE PARK | 1 P.M.

APRIL 13 Easter Egg Hunt For Pets & Their Peeps

TREATS UNLEASHED IN LADUE | 11 A.M. AND 1 P.M.

A hunt for your pet! Bring your furry family members to sniff out treats. A $5 registration donation per pet benefits St. Louis English Bulldog Rescue.

Register at treats-unleashed.com.

APRIL 13 Bunny Brunch

PURINA FARMS | 9 AND 11 A.M.

Enjoy brunch and an egg hunt with the animals!

Ages 2 to 12. Tickets required; visit purina.com.

APRIL 13 Egg Hunt

LONGVIEW FARM PARK | NOON

Kids ages 2 to12 can enjoy a unique egg hunt. After they gather eggs, they can ‘sell’ them to buy toys, books and more from the General Store. Registration opens at 11 a.m.; $10/child. All proceeds benefit Equine-Assisted Therapy. Rain date is April 20.

APRIL 13 Youth Easter Egg Hunt

Who said Easter is just for kids? Adults 21 and over can join the hunt and stick around for a petting zoo afterward. Rain or shine; $15 per person or $55 for a group of four.

Head to Ballwin to meet the Easter Bunny!

Free for ages 2 to 7; no registration required.

APRIL 20 Easter Egg Hunt

APRIL 13&14, 19&20 Easter Egg-Citement

The St. Louis Hills Neighborhood Association hosts its annual hunt. Third-graders and younger hunt for eggs filled with candy and prizes; fourth- through eighth-graders search for golden eggs with $25 prizes in a larger area. St. Louis Children’s Hospital representatives will be on hand for helmet fittings. No registration required.

VLASIS PARK | 11 A.M.

ECKERT’S IN BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS EVERY HOUR FROM 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M.

Enjoy a hunt with thousands of eggs planted around the scenic grounds, pet baby chicks and ducks, and get your face painted. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for a meet and greet. $12/child; register at eckerts.com.

APRIL 20 Get Hopping

DES PERES PARK | 10 A.M.

Enjoy the hunt, and get your picture with the Easter Bunny! Ages 3 to 6. Event is free, and registration is not required.

FRANCIS PARK | 11 A.M.

APRIL 22 Egg Roll

THE MAGIC HOUSE | 9:30 A.M.

The Magic House gets things rolling on its front lawn. In the tradition of the White House, children can participate in an egg-citing race.

Plus, you can meet the Easter Bunny! Cost is free with museum admission.

Photos with the Bunny!

THROUGH APRIL 20

WEST COUNTY CENTER, LEVEL 1 NEAR MACY’S MON.-SAT. 10 A.M. TO 9 P.M.; SUN. 11 A.M. TO 6 P.M.

Bring your pet for a photo April 15.

THROUGH APRIL 20

PLAZA FRONTENAC, SOUTH CENTER COURT

Visit plazafrontenac.com for hours.

Bring your pets any time through April 15.

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STAGES

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» ZOOFARI presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, June 21 » St. Louis Children’s Hospital Makes Tracks Through the Zoo, May 19 » Jammin’ at the Zoo presented by Macy’s, July 24 & Aug. 28

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THE GRANDEL THEATRE

» Saint Louis University Theatre Presents Godspell, April 25 to 28 » Tennesse Williams Festival St. Louis presents The Night of the Iguana, May 9 through 19 » Ashleyliane Dance Company presents The Human Experience, June 1 & 2

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» 2019 Gala, April 30, The Sheldon Concert Hall » Slatkin Shuffle, May 5, 7711 Carondelet Ave., Ste. 302 » Wine and Jazz Under the Stars, Sept. 20, Columbia Foundation for the Arts

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THE MUNY

» Guys and Dolls, June 10 through 16 » Kinky Boots, June 19 through 25 » 1776, June 27 through July 3 One Theatre Drive | 314.361.1900 | muny.org

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» Muny Memories: 100 Seasons Onstage,

Open through June 2 Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at a St. Louis summer favorite. Discover how the magical theater venue began, view props and costumes, learn some dance steps, and vote for your favorite Muny stars. Featuring Cinderella’s carriage, set pieces from The Wizard of Oz and more.

5700 Lindell Blvd.

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STAGES ST. LOUIS

» The Boy From Oz, May 31 to June 30, Kirkwood Community Center » Grease, July 19 to Aug. 18, Kirkwood Community Center » Man of La Mancha, Sept. 6 to Oct. 6, Kirkwood Community Center

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» CID OUT LOUD! Gala, May 11, The Ritz-Carlton

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This annual event raises funds to benefit children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

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2019 Gala, Nov. 10, The Ritz Carlton The event will support our local community services, including counseling, child abuse prevention, senior support and more.

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CRAFT ALLIANCE CENTER OF ART + DESIGN

» Makers Ball 2019, 6 p.m. May 3, Four Seasons St. Louis » Opening Reception for Artists-In-Residence »

Exhibition, 6 p.m. May 24, Craft Alliance Delmar Loop Gallery Buckle Up Father’s Day Event, 2 p.m. June 16, Craft Alliance Delmar Loop Gallery

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ST. LOUIS ARC

» Superheroes for Kids, April 25, Palladium Saint Louis » 29th annual St. Louis Arc Golf Tournament, May 20, The Country Club of St. Albans » St. Louis European Auto Show, June 2, Chesterfield Outlets

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ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL by stephanie wallace FROM HECTIC TRAINING AND GAME SCHEDULES to balancing school and social lives, young athletes have enough to contend with before injury even enters the equation. The Washington University and St. Louis Children’s Young Athlete Center is dedicated to getting kids and adolescents who get hurt back on the field (or court) quickly and safely. Located in the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Specialty Care Center in Town & Country, the orthopedic and sports medicine team provides comprehensive care.

“Athletic injuries seem to be more and more common since kids start participating in sports at younger ages,” notes the center’s director, Dr. Jeffrey Nepple. The new facility has been open for a year, and Nepple says it offers everything injured athletes need to return to their sports, including same-day appointments, concussion assessments, casting and splinting services, MRI, minimally invasive surgical treatment and physical therapy. “Patients have access to experts in a wide range of fields, and younger athletes are taken care of by providers with a background in pediatrics,” Nepple adds.

Doctors and other experts at the center treat both the physical and mental components of injury. “Traditionally, the psychological aspects have been ignored, but an injury can impact an athlete’s life dramatically, from social interactions to fear of reinjury,” Nepple says. “Our team of sports psychologists works with kids to address these issues so they can start playing again with a positive mindset.” To

THE YOUNG ATHLETE CENTER OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE CARE TO HELP KIDS OF ALL AGES RETURN TO THEIR SPORTS.

help with physical recovery, the center has several sports-specific environments for training, including a turf field, baseball pitching mound and basketball court.

The center also is dedicated to reducing sports-related injuries. “It’s important for kids and their parents to understand common injuries for any sport as well as prevention strategies,” Nepple says. Many common issues are avoidable, such as injuries related to overuse, which account for about half the cases at the center, according to Nepple. He adds that ACL tears also are preventable in most circumstances since they often are a consequence of an athlete moving incorrectly and not the result of a collision.

To help prevent these injuries, St. Louis Children’s Hospital researchers are working to better understand the movements of young athletes. The Town & Country facility is outfitted for wireless motion analysis. Sensors can be applied to different parts of patients’ bodies to monitor their range of motion. “We can identify poor movement patterns and hopefully, change them,” Nepple says.

The Young Athlete Center also has outreach efforts to teach athletes in the region about injury prevention. Professionals from the center work with schools and clubs to introduce programs like concussion education, strength training and FIFA’s 11+, a warm-up routine that helps prevent injuries in soccer. Nepple notes that these measures are free to use and proven to work, needing only minimal instruction to implement. “Injury prevention is unique to each sport, but education is key,” he adds.

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IT’S NOT ALWAYS EASY BEING A KID. At home and at school, young adults are pressured to perform, fit in and be the best.

Sometimes, their young minds and lack of experience don’t offer the right solutions on dealing with it all, and they may become depressed or turn to destructive behaviors. Be aware of changes in your child, and don’t be afraid to speak up and find help.

DEPRESSION

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY child psychiatrist DR. ANNE GLOWINSKI says there are some key differences in how depression appears in children compared to adults. “Adults with depression may stay in bed all day or avoid eating, but these behaviors are not as common in kids,” she says. “They tend to show symptoms like irritability, crying, clinginess, headaches and stomachaches. When you’re depressed, going through the motions of life is difficult, and kids experience this as much as parents do. But children are not able to ask, ‘What is happening to me?

Why am I not the same person I used to be?’ so they are less likely to bring up problems.” Kids also tend to internalize family disruptions like divorce or conflict and blame themselves for it, so it may be difficult for a parent to see that they’re struggling.

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Glowinski says a visit to the family pediatrician is a good first step if depression is suspected. “Your physician should have a network of therapists who can help,” she says. “When you get a referral, ask what types of treatment the practice uses, such as medication or cognitive behavioral therapy. When kids are depressed, it impacts their selfimage, relationships, academic success and more, so it’s important to get all of the facts. Ignoring depression is not an option.”

According to Glowinski, prevention also is a key part of the equation.

“Risk for childhood depression can be reduced through good nutrition, quality sleep, attention to personal hygiene and regular exercise,” she notes. “A family history of depression can increase a child’s risk, so it’s important to bring this up with your health care provider as well.”

WHAT ABOUT MOM & DAD?

Understand how stress affects you. Physical signs include headaches, low energy, upset stomach, When a child is struggling, the aches, pains, muscle tension and trouble sleeping. parents are affected just as deeply. Talk with a health professional about how to identify They may feel helpless, guilty or and avoid stressors that cause problems. unsure how to provide what the child ➜ Protect your physical health. Exercise daily, eat fresh foods, get seven to nine hours of sleep each needs. A good rule of thumb is to remember that before you can help night, do relaxation exercises, and avoid alcohol and All of these actions support mental resilience. your child, you must be in a position drugs. ➜ Talk to a counselor or health care provider if of health and strength yourself. needed. Parents play an important role as caregivers, “If you are a parent suffering from but they need support and attention as well. Knowing depression or other problems, one how and when to ask for help is a necessary life skill. ➜ Practice good mental and emotional habits. of the best gifts you can give your Don’t feel guilty about negative emotions; they’re children is to seek treatment and normal. At the same time, try to look for the take good care of yourown mental positive in each situation, and allow others to health,” Glowinski advises. help you solve problems. ➜ Recharge yourself. Learn to take time for yourself without feeling as if you’re neglecting others. Step out of ‘caregiver mode’ by making a salon appointment, going for regular walks or ➜

scheduling a monthly lunch with friends.

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ADDICTION

EATING DISORDERS

Kids can be affected by substance use and addiction just as easily as adults. Lucas Dieckhaus, senior director of the intensive outpatient program at mental health nonprofit Great Circle, says alcohol and marijuana are the most common substances used by young people.

“Prescription drugs, primarily painkillers and benzodiazepines (psychoactive drugs like Valium) also are high on the list, and methamphetamine is becoming popular again,” he notes.

“Unfortunately, when kids use painkillers, it often turns into heroin use later on.”

So what should parents do if they suspect a child is using or developing an addiction? Dieckhaus recommends taking these steps in conjunction with counseling: THE EARLIER A PROBLEM IS IDENTIFIED, THE BETTER. If you’re worried, say so. ➜ BE PREPARED FOR RESISTANCE. Don’t take it personally if ➜

your child reacts negatively.

➜ ➜

REMAIN SUPPORTIVE, NOT PUNITIVE. Make it clear that you are trying to help.

SET FIRM BOUNDARIES . “Part of the recovery process is establishing new

norms,” Dieckhaus says. “The rules need to be fair and understood by all.” ➜ AVOID BLAMING YOUR CHILD OR YOURSELF. Focus instead on solutions to overcome the addiction. “You can ’t change the past, but you can help your child make good choices for the future,” Dieckhaus says.

He cautions that some signs of substance use can mimic changes that are a natural part of adolescent development, especially as teens become more independent and hormones flare. But he cautions parents not to dismiss them as ‘just part of growing up.’ “Keep paying attention,” he advises.

“Don’t be afraid to seek help for your child, whether it’s for behavioral health issues or other problems.”

WHEN SHOULD YOU SEEK HELP? EVERY CHILD IS DIFFERENT, but there are some common signs of trouble that may indicate a need for mental health services.

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Young children may benefit from an evaluation if they: • Have frequent tantrums or are often irritable • Often talk about fears and worries • Have frequent stomachaches or headaches • Have trouble sitting quietly or focusing • Sleep too much or too little, or have frequent nightmares • Don’t want to play with other children • Have trouble in school SOURCE: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF MENTAL HEALTH, GREAT CIRCLE

Dr. Marianne Dunstan, a SLUCare pediatrician at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, says eating disorders are psychiatric conditions that can have serious physical consequences like severe weight loss and malnutrition. The two most commonly known are anorexia nervosa, which causes patients to focus excessively on losing weight by avoiding food, and bulimia nervosa, which usually involves food binging and vomiting. Parents should pay attention to their child’s eating habits and address any concerns. Other patterns to watch out for include: ➜ BINGE EATING DISORDER: Repeated food binges without ‘compensatory behaviors’ like vomiting or laxative use ➜ AVOIDANT RESTRICTIVE FOOD INTAKE DISORDER (ARFID): Highly selective eating habits or a food aversion often

caused by a traumatic episode like choking ➜ FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD: Girls or women don’t consume enough calories to compensate for energy burned during exercise; bone density and menstrual periods are affected. ➜ ORTHOREXIA: An exaggerated focus on ‘healthy’ eating.

People with the condition may insist they can’t eat any sugar, or they only can eat organic produce, beyond what is reasonable.

They often try to make others conform as well, Dunstan notes.

To help young people regain a healthy relationship with food, it’s important to start with a visit to a pediatrician or primary care doctor, Dunstan advises. “Today, physicians are more aware of these problems and can look for signs of them in children,” she says.

Adolescents may benefit from an evaluation if they:

• Lose interest in activities they used to enjoy • Have low energy • Sleep too much or too little • Spend a lot of time alone or avoid social activities • Diet or exercise excessively • Lose weight suddenly • Neglect personal hygiene • Have mood swings or personality shifts • Engage in self-harm or risky behaviors, or have suicidal thoughts • Smoke, drink or use drugs

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from the homeowners » NAMED THE MEYER HOUSE FOR ITS ORIGINAL OWNERS, the historic brick home was designed

by Charles Eames and Robert Walsh in the late 1930s and includes a number of decorative features by St. Louis artisans and craftspeople. (Eames and his wife, Ray, later became famous for designing furniture emblematic of the midcentury modern era.)

The 7,000-square-foot home sits on nearly 5 acres of land, and current owner Peggy Barnhart says it’s an idyllic place to raise children. “My parents bought the home in 1963, and our family loved living here,” she says. “It’s an important landmark, but we never thought of it as a museum or a fragile piece of art. It was a wonderful place to grow up.”

What are some interesting details about the house?

We were told that it was the first home in the St. Louis area to have central air conditioning. It also contained furniture designed by Eames. The house is like a fortress; its exterior walls are more than a foot thick. Some of the bricks are etched with musical notes from the original owner’s favorite symphony, and there is wonderful stained glass in the home.

What kinds of memories does it hold for you?

My parents had an open-door policy. Friends were always welcome, and there was always something going on. My uncle brought us horses and peacocks after selling his Texas ranch, and my dad raised bees and German shepherds on the property. We even had a Plexiglas observation beehive in the breakfast room so we could watch the colony develop.

How do you view the house as an adult?

Somehow, it seems even bigger to me. As kids, we took the home’s artistry and personal touches

for granted and hardly noticed them, but they really stand out now. For example, the metalwork keyholes are shaped like tassels. The carved wooden doors are magnificent; each one is a work of art, with scenes like deer jumping out of the grass or women under a tree. It’s much easier to appreciate all of these beautiful elements as an adult.

Is the home set up well for entertaining?

My parents loved having people over. We easily welcomed 45 guests for sit-down Christmas meals in the dining room. There is space to host almost any occasion—my sister and I both held our wedding receptions at the house.

What would you want its next owner to know?

It’s a wonderful family home. Because it’s so large and well designed, you always have privacy, no matter where you are in the house. It’s built to withstand a lot of use and love, and I hope its next family appreciates it as much as we have.

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The spring foliage popping up is a great reminder to go green!

In honor of Earth Day April 22, here are some ideas to reduce waste, save energy and keep your home eco-friendly.

They may even save you money, so what’s not to love?

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IN THE KITCHEN

 Buy coffee with a USDA Certified Organic label. This means it was produced using sustainable standards.  Stick with certified organically grown fruits and vegetables, which are raised without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.  Don’t handwash dishes (it uses more water and requires energy to heat the water). Make sure the dishwasher is full before you run it, use the light cycle and turn off heated drying.

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 Drink from a reusable water bottle. Only 20 percent of plastic water bottles used each year (50 billion!) are recycled. The rest end up in landfills and oceans.

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 Go meatless at least one or two nights a week. Raising livestock takes a lot of energy and produces greenhouse gases, so cutting back can make a difference.  It takes 110 million trees and 130 billion gallons of water to produce the amount of paper towels used in the U.S. alone. Use cloth napkins!

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IN THE HOME OFFICE

 Set your computer to go into sleep mode whenever you’re not using it.  Switch your printer to the ‘double-sided’ setting to conserve paper.

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I N T H E YA R D

 Save energy and heating/cooling costs by planting trees in strategic locations around your house, especially on the south and west sides. Shade your HVAC unit if possible.  Use spent coffee grounds to enrich the soil around acid-loving plants like azaleas and rhododendron.  Create a compost heap to recycle certain food and plant wastes and produce useful fertilizer.

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WHEN REMODELING

 Replace pre-1992 toilets with low-flow fixtures that use less water.  Install a programmable thermostat that saves energy by adjusting the temperature when no one is home.  Switch to a front-loading dishwasher; it uses less water than top-loading models.  Upgrade your insulation and install thermal window shades to conserve energy.

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HOW’S THE MARKET? April is traditionally the heart of spring selling season. “Shop in the spring, move in the summer” is often the strategy, especially for buyers and sellers with school-age children.

According to the National Association of Realtors®, 50% of home sales take place in the summer, with most buyers signing purchase agreements in the late spring.

In the second half of last year, the housing market endured a flood of negative developments, a rise in interest rates, lower stock prices, limited availability of homes and growing talk of a pending recession.

Nationally, transactions were down last year by 3.5% and median transaction prices were up by 4.9%.

While last year’s perceived threats have largely subsided, the housing market still faces fundamental constraints in the form of limited inventory for this year.

The number of single-family homes on the market at the end of 2018 was the second

lowest on record since 1982, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Despite a strained supply of homes, demand remains solid, supported by a hearty job market and rising household incomes.

At the end of January 2019, the Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence survey showed the percentage of people planning to buy an existing home within the next six months jumped to a new 30-year high as mortgage rates and the stock market has recovered.

Overall, we believe existing home sales for this year are likely to be flat, as potential transactions remain constrained by the lack of inventory. We feel that prices, however, should continue to see healthy gains, with projected increases of 3-6% nationally.

For market data specific to your home or neighborhood, call us at 314-721-4755.

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GLOBALLY INSPIRED〉〉 When I was growing up, St. Louis interior designer Michael Edlin worked on our home. It was the 1970s, and although our house read traditional, he used an African paper made of bark on the floor of our front entry. He covered it with layers of polyurethane for a jaw-dropping effect. Globally inspired decor is back, and this look will not disappoint.

Tribal baskets are chic and great for storage as well.

This pattern of bark cloth reminds me of the paper used in our entryway.

Mudcloth pillows blend in with a contemporary setting.

Hang textile treasures to set a mood for the entire room.

Multiple global items create a comfy boho family room.

For just a hint of tribal, use pillows in burnt orange, red, yellow or brown.

Black and white pieces blend with both transitional and contemporary decor.

Primitive African wooden art can make a huge impact in any space.

A collection of woven trays displayed as wall art will remind you of travels afar. *ALL IMAGES ABOVE FROM PINTEREST.COM

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A bedroom in John Robshaw textiles is globally inspired.

Mudcloth fabric drapes work well with woven baskets and animal prints.

Bathrooms can artfully adopt the tribal trend, too.

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DEAR HOMEWORK,

Our 30-year-old Chesterfield home is gorgeous when the azaleas bloom. However, during the rest of the year, the front of our house seems boring and outdated with the overgrown shrubbery. As much as I hate to part with our faithful bloomers, it is time. Please help us give a new look to the front of our home.

Sincerely, —I LOVE OUR AZALEAS, BUT …

DEAR I LOVE OUR AZALEAS, BUT …,

It can be very difficult to figure out how to alter plantings that look so spectacular for a month or so with something that offers a better year-round aesthetic. Your springtime photo looks great, but your winter photo (not shown) shows an overgrown drabness that I think we can fix without doing away with the azaleas. In fact, I’ve added more!

First, I would suggest bordering the white azaleas with a low yew hedge. The yews have a rich, year-round color that will hide the azaleas’ winter brown. I also would clip the azaleas to the first-floor windowsills to allow the transom windows to appear as tall and elegant as possible.

Next, shape the boxwoods on the front landing into a more formal, rectangular look, and underplant them with liriope or ivy. On the landing, place two Versailles boxes with pyramid trellises accented with climbing vines for spring and summer. The bold outline of the trellis will look fine in the winter when the vines die back.

For a final jolt of color, plant bold, red azaleas on the other side of the main body of the house for better balance. I also have adjusted a few details at the entry. The arched lamp outlines now have bases, the sidelights on the front door are repainted in white, and the oval address plaque is now centered above the door.

These changes should yield a more architectural, evergreen look in winter while celebrating what already looks great in spring.

Sincerely, —HOMEWORK

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FROM THE

BLOG OF… LARGE WALL ART EVER VENTURE TO A GALLERY OR MUSEUM AND LUST over the largest art in the

house? At some point in the gawking process, a sinking feeling rushes over you. You think that it could never work in your home, that there is no way you can have a piece of art that majestic, that bold or that dreamy. But why not?

You may not be able to take home that Pollock, but don’t completely write off large wall art in your home. The intimidation factor is real, we get it. Oversized wall art is typically left to the pros because of pesky measurements and loads of prep work. That’s why we wanted to share our best tips, so you can take the plunge on the biggest pieces guilt-free.

Our Favorite Categories Of Art ▶ ABSTRACT PAINTINGS: This is our No. 1 favorite category. Framed canvases and patterns can light up your walls, or neutral hues and large brush strokes can give your space the calming edge it needs. Choose minimalistic art for consistent relevancy. ▶ PHOTOGRAPHY: If realism is more your scene, go large with photography for the ultimate statement and attention grabber. Photographs are the perfect way to reflect your personality.

There are so many varying styles, and when you go big, the mood will fill the room. Bold or earth tones, landscapes or portraits, you can’t go wrong with a large photograph framed to perfection.

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▶ DINING ROOM: This typically formal space is the perfect foundation for a large, abstract piece of art to generate conversation and homey vibes. Try cooler tones for a neutral aesthetic, or warmer to complement chic farmhouse feels. We recommend sticking with abstract and bold to easily match table settings and mismatched chairs.

▶ THE ENTRY: Let’s be real, between removing jackets, tossing the keys in the drawer and greeting guests, we spend more time than we think by the door. What better way to jazz up a conversation and set the mood for the home than with a welcoming piece of art? A table with framed art, a tasteful lamp and catch-all bowl is the perfect recipe for an entryway scene. ▶ THE MANTEL: Be sure your favorite pieces won’t go unnoticed by placing them here. Hang an attention grabber for a more formal setting, or for a laid-back or eclectic vibe, lean your artwork on your mantel instead of hanging. Our top tip for leaning? Select frames in varying sizes and shapes to create depth. ▶ THE BEDROOM: This intimate, private space should feel like you. Choose what inspires you to relax. That oversized headboard or bed out of budget? Elevate the space with a large piece of artwork hung directly over the bed to frame the room and keep it grounded. ▶ THE LIVING ROOM: If your sofa is against the wall, consider framing it with a large piece of art or a gallery wall. If you’re working with a buttery leather couch or a velvet dream, you can easily choose complimentary colors.

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BLOOMS ARE GREAT FOR ADDING VISUAL INTEREST to a landscape and attracting

those all-important pollinators. Another part of the allure of a flower garden is its wonderful fragrance! Here are some of our favorite fragrant plants for your outdoor spaces. ▶ English lavender: This aromatic

herb looks beautiful planted in a large swath in the garden, and it also grows well in containers. The dark, lavenderblue flower spikes are very attractive to butterflies as well. Lavender thrives in growing conditions similar to its native habitat along the Mediterranean coast.

It prefers moist, cool winters and hot, dry summers. Well-drained soil and a full day’s sun are also essential for robust plants and plentiful blooms.

▶ Peonies: Prized for their form,

stunning range of colors and exceptional hardiness, few other plants bloom so reliably year after year with such little care. Their large, glorious flowers add bright splashes of color to beds and borders, and their intoxicating fragrance

makes them a wonderful cut flower. And, as a bonus, they are deer-resistant!

▶ Lemon balm: Part of the mint family,

this herb has a lemon flavor and smells of lemon with a hint of mint. It’s great in teas and salads and perfect to use in bouquets. Lemon balm quickly can take over your garden if you’re not careful, so remove its flowers as soon as you notice them to prevent seeds from spreading.

▶ Catmint: At the peak of spring, the

30-inch plants are lush with a gray-green, scented foliage and covered in spires of soft purple blooms. If you struggle with growing the herb lavender, try Nepeta Six Hills Giant as an alternative. Catmint does best in full sun, planted in soil that is moist but well-drained.

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FRAGRANT PLANTS 〉〉 ▶ Lilac: This plant produces fragrant

lavender blooms. Lilacs bloom best in full sun in well-drained, alkaline soil.

Plants need a general fertilizer in early spring and after the bloom cycle. To encourage blooms, use a fertilizer high in phosphorus for your early spring feeding.

▶ Champneys’ Pink Cluster rose:

You will find these throughout the rose garden at Moss Mountain Farm. It’s a Noisette, the first class of American roses. The clusters of pale pink blossoms have an intoxicating fragrance, and they can be trained to climb with the right support. Pruning will allow you to grow it as a shrub as well.

▶ Oriental lilies: These fragrant flowers

are late summer bloomers. They need

to be planted in well-drained soil in full sun. Water moderately once they start to bloom. These lilies are easy to care for, but a word of warning: Deer will love your lilies as much as you do!

▶ Mock orange: Adding mock orange

to the garden is one of my favorite ways to get a wonderful citrus fragrance without having to care for fruit trees, which can be a real hassle. While there actually is no color on the petals, the scent is really lovely. For best results, plant mock orange in full sun or partial shade and make sure the soil is moist and well-drained.

▶ Hyacinths: With a little love and

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Many people grow them indoors by forcing the bulbs. To grow outdoors, plant the bulbs in early fall in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Growing hyacinths in containers is another option, and it gives you more control over soil conditions.

patio, walkway, deck or other living space to enjoy the spicy-sweet fragrance.

Grow tuberoses in organically rich, welldrained soil, and provide consistent moisture throughout the growing season.

▶ Honeysuckle: You can’t go wrong

gorgeous violet-blue blooms and their sweet smell that takes over the garden just scream spring. Wisteria is easy to grow but has be controlled with regular pruning. Plant in rich, moist soil in a sunny spot if you want blooms.

Once established, wisteria is droughttolerant and requires very little care aside from pruning.

with honeysuckle. It will thrive in most conditions and is a perfect choice for attracting wildlife to the garden. It grows best in full sun but can take a bit of shade.

Plant in well-drained soil amended with organic matter for best results.

▶ Tuberose: With good drainage and ample mulching, these Mexican exotics are quite rewarding. They are prized for their tall sprays of pearly white, tubular, very fragrant flowers. Plant them near a

▶ Wisteria: Oh, sweet wisteria! The

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pineapple scent of its foliage. The bold, red blooms make an appearance in late summer/early fall. Grow in a sunny spot that has a bit of afternoon shade.

Soil should be well drained, but the plant needs moisture to support it as it grows quickly. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant.

▶ Trumpet vine/Angel’s trumpet: Another plant that attracts hummingbirds, trumpet vine grows well in sun or partial shade and can handle most soil conditions. Trumpet vine is a rapid grower and, like wisteria, needs regular pruning. Consider a support structure like a fence or trellis. ▶ Gardenia: Very few plants can top the

sweet smell of gardenias! The gorgeous

white blooms pop against glossy, deep green foliage. Grow gardenias in a protected area that gets full sun to partial shade. The plant thrives in consistently moist, well-drained soil. Feed the plant in the spring with an all-purpose fertilizer before new growth starts.

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16325 Valley Oaks Estates Court $487,000 | Pr/SqFt: $146.33 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman 1612 Baxter Forest Ridge Court $499,500 | Pr/SqFt: $166.50 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Matt Muren 17706 Gingertree Court $631,940 | Pr/SqFt: $172.10 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Kathleen Lovett 7 Crownhill Lane $635,000 | Pr/SqFt: $159.07 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman 1825 Aston Way $645,000 | Pr/SqFt: $198.95 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman

1615 Garden Valley Drive $475,000 | Pr/SqFt: $115.35 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman 2120 Wakefield Farm Road $1,428,110 | Pr/SqFt: $390.73 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agents: Linda and Kelly Boehmer 1117 Shepard Oaks Drive $1,650,000 | Pr/SqFt: $336.80 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Elizabeth Aston

1145 Hillside Drive $1,150,000 | Pr/SqFt: $184.59 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Ted Wight

[ 63011 ] 588 Triton Way Drive $518,000 | Pr/SqFt: $254.42 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman

[ 63017 ] 2264 Sycamore Drive $498,000 | Pr/SqFt: $158.40 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman 13346 Fairfield Square Drive $537,500 | Pr/SqFt: $220.02 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Rex Schwerdt 13348 Fairfield Square Drive $558,000 | Pr/SqFt: $227.85 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Peggy Liggett

[ 63105 ] 750 S. Hanley Road, No. 350 $478,000 | Pr/SqFt: $277.91 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Sarah Bernard 922 De Mun Ave. $575,000 | Pr/SqFt: $352.54 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agents: J. Warner and Sam Hall 7905 Kingsbury Blvd. $705,000 | Pr/SqFt: $254.33 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis Agent: Sabrina Robb 901 S. Central Ave. $758,000 | Pr/SqFt: $314.13 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agents: Alison Schneider and Allie Rossini 15 Topton Way, Unit NPH $1,610,000 | Pr/SqFt: $417.53 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Ann Carter

[ 63108 ] 4909 Laclede Ave., No. 706 $550,000 | Pr/SqFt: $296.66 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Maggy Malcolm 4101 Laclede Ave., No. 510 $1,160,000 | Pr/SqFt: $578.55 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Robin Halterman

[ 63122 ] 1448 Wilton Lane $490,000 | Pr/SqFt: $155.75 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Elisabeth Thompson 705 Dougherty Place $550,000 | Pr/SqFt: $214.26 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Sally Harris 212 Elm Ave. $622,500 | Pr/SqFt: $207.50 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Stephanie Oliver 2000 Rayner Road $897,000 | Pr/SqFt: $247.52 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Ted Wight

[ 63124 ] 9 Sumac Lane $525,000 | Pr/SqFt: $183.37 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman 11 Waverton Drive $705,000 | Pr/SqFt: $271.89 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Kaffa Abounader 38 Picardy Lane $731,000 | Pr/SqFt: $277.00 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Megan Rowe 4 Deer Creek Woods Drive $772,000 | Pr/SqFt: $199.69 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Lizzy Dooley 36 Magnolia Drive $912,000 | Pr/SqFt: $283.41 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Jody Newport

18 Oakleigh Lane $975,000 | Pr/SqFt: $229.47 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Carla Britton 32 Fair Oaks Drive $1,750,000 | Pr/SqFt: $314.01 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman 18 Upper Ladue Road $1,900,00 | Pr/SqFt: $731.90 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Liza Thornhill 9847 Litzsinger Road $5,150,000 | Pr/SqFt: $455.43 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Wayne Norwood

[ 63130 ] 7151 Washington Ave. $475,000 | Pr/SqFt: $184.54 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Patrick Lane

[ 63141 ] 335 Clion Lane $875,000 | Pr/SqFt: $221.24 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Adeola Olagbegi 28 Ladue Estates Drive $885,000 | Pr/SqFt: $226.11 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Ann Carter

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