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The organization celebrated its 100th anniversary with yummy treats at Dessert First at The Chase Park Plaza, raising more than $447,000. More than 500 guests attended, and 17 local chefs created desserts based on classic Girl Scout cookie flavors.

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Jazz violinist Regina Carter and pianist Peter Martin performed at the nonprofit’s 2018 St. Louis Arts Awards. This year’s honorees were Jonetta Haley, Dennis Reagan, Gene Dobbs Bradford, Keith Tyrone Williams, the Saint Louis Fashion Fund and World Wide Technology. The event is in its 27th year.

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IN THE KNOW COVER STORY – American Parkinson Disease Association TALK OF THE TOWNS THE INSIDER TECH TALK KIDS’ CORNER HEARD IN THE HALLS COVER STORY – The St. Austin School WINTER SPORTS WRAP-UP SPECIAL FEATURE – Positive Change

PHOTO ALBUM 〉〉 22 STOREFRONT 22 SNAPPED! Rossman School 23 Lydia’s House 24 Siteman Cancer Center Churchill Center & School 25 SHE SAID YES! – Amber Peterson & Josh Hart 26 I DO! – Emily Clote & Ben Wood

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Local companies raised $163,000 for the nonprofit during a ‘He Said She Said’ trivia fundraiser. Pictured​ are Keeley Cos. CEO Rusty Keeley, St. Patrick Center CEO Laurie Phillips and World Wide Technology vice president Ann Marr. The center helps people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless achieve greater stability.

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DISEASE ASSOCIATION’S GREATER ST. LOUIS CHAPTER WORKS TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH THE CONDITION, THEIR FAMILIES, AND CAREGIVERS IN MISSOURI AND SOUTHERN ILLINOIS. PICTURED ON THE COVER: CATHY COMBS, KEVIN FAIRLIE, NALINI MEHTA. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING APDA EVENTS, CALL 636.778.3377 OR VISIT APDAPARKINSON.ORG/ GREATERSTLOUIS. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY COVER PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

The charter school in the CWE for kindergarten through third grade held its Boundless Gala, which raised more than $200,000 to provide students with access to project-based and student-centered learning with an emphasis on STEAM.

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

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YOUNG KIDS OFTEN GET A BAD RAP. And

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yes, I feel I can refer to those in their late teens/early 20s as ‘kids’ since I’m well into my 30s. I know any time I hear the word millennial (even though I technically am one), it doesn’t always conjure up the most positive thoughts. I’ve heard too many stories from people I know about how hard it is to manage ‘them;’ some even are required to take training classes about it.

There is an overwhelming notion that they have been coddled their whole lives, made to think they are amazing and special at every chance, which logically doesn’t bode well for inspiring independence, confidence and drive. It’s a generation that, through various studies, has been found to be more narcissistic than older adults, more concerned with a work-life balance (emphasis on life), and obsessively ‘networked’ with friends.

But now for the positive spin. These kids have great ideas! Many of them really have done amazing things that have changed our world and how we live. And let’s be honest, you can’t categorize everyone in this age group that way. I have co-workers that defy the stigmas left and right. Plus, the majority of millennials understand the importance of voting, have been touted as civic-minded and socially liberal, and have been classified as more upbeat than previous generations. These viewpoints are all reflected in our special feature, Positive Change, which asks local high school students how they plan to impact the world. I was pleasantly shocked at the answers, which included everything from encouraging others to learn about different cultures and consider unfamiliar perspectives to preserving history and working behind the scenes to help those less fortunate. This is where I can relate to ‘my’ generation.

Discrimination and closed minds only breed hate and stall progressive change. If only more people recognized that, we’d all be in a better place.

Our children are our future, and they have a lot to teach us. The special section this issue, Kids’ Corner, is dedicated to these young minds and their accomplishments that are truly worth noting.

They should be encouraged, emboldened to continue changing the world. Their actions will speak louder than any study noting otherwise.

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PARKINSON DISEASE IS A NEUROLOGICAL CONDITION, but in many ways it strikes at

the heart of every person diagnosed with it. Living with the disease means coming to terms with its steady encroachment on your ability to move, speak, and coordinate your body and limbs. And because it often affects people who are used to being active and vibrant, the condition is just as emotionally trying as it is physically debilitating.

Risk for Parkinson’s increases with age, and researchers think genetics and environmental toxins such as pesticides and heavy metals play a part, says Deborah Guyer, executive director of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Greater St. Louis Chapter. Early signs of Parkinson’s include tremors, loss of smell, constipation, dizziness and trouble sleeping. As it progresses, people experience difficulty moving and walking, stooped posture, coordination problems and more.

The condition is an intimidating one and the number of diagnoses is growing, but Guyer says important strides are being made against it, and APDA is helping fund those efforts. “In 1990, there were about 3 million cases of Parkinson’s worldwide; in 2015, the figure was 6.2 million, and it’s projected to reach 12.9 million in 2040,” she notes. “But we are close to a research breakthrough.

There is a big push to find biomarkers, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see substantial progress in the next five to seven years.”

Research centers like Washington University actively are studying the disease, and celebrities such as Michael J. Fox, Linda Ronstadt and Neil Diamond have made their diagnoses public in an effort to educate others. So there is reason for hope through technology and heightened awareness, according to Guyer. “As greater segments of the population are affected by Parkinson’s, people want to learn more and spend more to stop it,” she notes.

To ease the burden of the disease on those who have the condition, and their families, APDA provides help in many forms. Its Chesterfield center offers exercise and dance classes, wellness seminars, support groups, advocacy training, caregiver services, an informative print newsletter and more. Guyer notes that exercise can help slow the progression of the disease, so staying active is key. Some of the local chapter’s programs and classes are available through its YouTube channel, so people all over the world can benefit from them.

Most APDA services are free to the Parkinson’s community, which means fundraising is an important component of the organization’s mission. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and the local chapter has planned some exciting events to raise money during the year. Its 20th annual Golf Classic is May 21 in honor of late sportscaster Jack Buck, who had Parkinson’s. Held at Algonquin Golf Club, the event will welcome VIPs like St. Louis Cardinals executive John Mozeliak. On June 2, the APDA Optimism Walk takes place at Maryville University with activities for all age groups. And the organization’s Elliot and Mary Ann Stein Speaker Series will welcome bestselling author Dr. Michael Greger to Congregation Shaare Emeth Oct. 4. He will discuss how good nutrition and other healthful activities impact Parkinson’s and wellness in general, and the public is invited to attend.

“As time goes on, there will be more and more cases of Parkinson’s,” Guyer says. “We are committed to shedding light on this important need—and helping people with the condition and their families enjoy full lives.” &

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TALK OF THE TOWNS MIDTOWN 〉〉

The polls have closed, the results are in and St. Louis’ newest district is named … drum roll, please … Prospect Yards. The name reflects the district’s early 20th-century roots, when an area west of Grand was the Prospect Industrial District, one of 17 in the city and home to an extensive rail yard and numerous businesses. The 150-acre district in Midtown connects SLU’s north and south campuses and is bordered by Laclede and Chouteau avenues, Grand Boulevard, and Vandeventer and Spring avenues. (Other districts in the metro: Cortex is part of the CWE; The Loop is part of U. City.) SLU students and staff, SSM Health employees and community members at large cast about 6,000 votes. Of the four options presented—the other three were The 1818, The Circuit and The GRID—Prospect Yards came out on top. (Ballot-counters also received many write-in suggestions, some playing on the ‘Prospect’ theme.) Prospect Yards includes projects under way such as construction of the City Foundry STL, Element by Westin Hotel and a $50 million redevelopment of the historic Armory building. The umbrella developer for the larger, 400-acre area is St. Louis Midtown Redevelopment Corp., owned

by SLU and SSM Health. Executive director Brooks Goedeker says Prospect Yards will have a logo, signage and web presence. We’re not bitter that they didn’t choose ‘The Ozzie Smith District.’ That’s what we might have suggested, had we been notified about the poll in time. But we weren’t. And we’re not … bitter. The last thing in the metro named after a Hall of Fame baseball player was Stan Musial-Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi. The words following the hyphen were required by our friends on the right side of the river, who kicked in millions for the bridge: the state of Illinois. We still have a bone to pick with Illinois (those silly hoosiers). Not that we have anything against veterans, mind you, but lots of stuff is already named after them; e.g., Veterans Memorial Parkway in St. Charles County, which runs alongside I-70 … it’s the frontage road, for veterans’ sake.

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Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Actually, two new travel options throughout the metro do, or will, involve only one of the three modes featured in the 1987 Steve Martin/John Candy comedy. The first is a rideshare approach to bicycles—dockless—which means you just unlock and ride. For this, cyclists need an app … you know, one of those whiz-bang, high-tech thingies on a smartphone that lets you do all kinds of neat stuff. As the oft-befuddled longtime owner of a flip phone, which at least one of my friends ridiculed until 2016, I learned only recently that an app is as cool as an 8-track, I mean CD player, I mean iPod, I mean smartphone is for your music. Two bike-share companies are in negotiations to get hundreds, if not thousands, of two-wheelers on the streets of St. Louis; one company already has Alton, Illinois, locked up.

And an app is necessary to unlock it. A bike, that is.

Meanwhile, a second public transportation option for seniors (60-plus) and residents with impaired vision (21-plus)—Independent Transportation Network, or ITNGateway—will begin operations May 9 in the county. The nonprofit has been operating in St. Charles County for eight years. Think Uber, but with mostly volunteer drivers. Riders will go door-to-door and get help with packages, walkers and so forth, 24/7. There will be a $50 annual fee, $75 for couples; each ride starts with a $2.50 pick-up fee, plus $1.50 per mile from then on. To volunteer or to find out whether your ZIP code is in the coverage area, visit itngateway.org.

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As many as 15,000 people went to the StL iteration of March For Our Lives, a worldwide protest against lax gun laws and the next-to-last (!) fatal school shooting on Valentine’s Day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland, Florida, where 14 students and three teachers died in semiautomatic rifle fire.

Two true ‘blue’ members of Congress from our very ‘red’ state—U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill and U.S. Rep. Lacy Clay—joined the march here on a chilly, cloudy Saturday, March 24, as an estimated 800,000 compatriots did the same in Washington, D.C. Among the ‘Never Again’ and ‘Enough Is Enough’ signs were these: ‘If kids are old enough to be SHOT, then they’re old enough to have an OPINION about being shot.’ And, ‘Claire McCaskill has received $0 from the NRA.’ Meanwhile, over the past few weeks, it has come to mind how guns have altered my own family’s lives ... several times. My grandfather, C.S. Coats, was a federal revenue agent in North Carolina during Prohibition. One raid of an illegal whisky still didn’t go well for Coats; a bootlegger shot him.

He survived but was a less-than-responsible gun owner. When I was a kid, my grandparents spoiled me something terrible. Whenever they were going to town, I’d beg them to buy me a toy. I rarely hit up my grandfather, then a sheriff’s deputy. But one day in 1962, I asked him to get me a gun. I was 8.

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When he returned in his green pickup after work, I asked about the gun and he replied, “It’s in the glove compartment. Don’t touch it.” He went inside the house, and I climbed right into the truck, opened the glove compartment and pulled out a handgun that looked nothing like the cowboy’s six-shooter I expected. It was a snub-nosed .38. I had my finger on the trigger, and it fired. All I remember was a deafening blast, the cab filling with smoke, my eyes with tears. Four years later, in 1968, C.S. Coats was behind the cash register of a state-run liquor store when a robber shot him, paralyzing him from the chest down. After doing time, the robbers walked.

Coats never walked again. An armed criminal is one thing. But gun owners who don’t put the safety on or neglect to lock up their guns are another—accidents happen, and people are killed or wounded. There’s little to no reason a civilian should have an AR-15.

They’re designed to kill people, either immediately or from grievous wounds. CPR won’t save them.

Students and most of the public demand legislation that raises age limits for gun purchasers, requires mental health screenings and bans military-type weapons. But money talks. NRA money practically shouts at legislators. It’s time to muzzle the NRA.

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Already a literary star, Ridley Pearson is now a brass star. Pearson was honored Monday on the sidewalks of U. City as a metro luminary along the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Pearson joins 150 or so famous people, and plenty who should be, including Miles Davis, Tennessee Williams, Maya Angelou and Vincent Price. Each brass star features the name of an honoree; the accompanying bronze plaque features a biography summarizing his or her achievements and connection to the city. Pearson’s initial success came in crime fiction, with series heroes like

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detective Lou Boldt and novels such as The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer, which topped best-seller lists in 2002. Pearson, however, really hit his stride after reading Peter Pan to his daughter. He was inspired to co-write 2004’s Peter and the Starcatchers, a prequel to Peter Pan that spawned a best-selling series and a Broadway adaptation that won five Tony Awards.

In 2005, Pearson introduced young fans to Kingdom Keepers, a Disney-themed adventure series. Among the dozens of other notable local folks honored with brass stars and bronze plaques: Ulysses S. Grant, Stan Musial, T.S. Eliot, Tina Turner, Josephine Baker, Yogi Berra, Phyllis Diller, Lou Brock and Cedric the Entertainer. (There’s at least one architect. See this issue’s TT Trivia for our special question that includes extra credit. You know, to amaze your friends.)

You’ll have to be off your rocker to get on the plane. Rows of red rocking chairs, about eight each, are lined up near departure gates at St. Louis-Lambert International Airport. On a recent Thursday morning, it was standing room only near a row facing the jetway. Whenever the loudspeaker announced a plane was boarding, in a game of musical rocking chairs, they’d all empty ... and fill up again immediately. It was quite amusing. But one lonely row of rockers had a sole occupant. It was sad. There’s plenty to watch at Lambert, people and planes for starters, but this row faced I-70 through the windows opposite the gate and all you could see was a dirty embankment.

[TT TRIVIA] WITH WHOM DID RIDLEY PEARSON CO-WRITE PETER AND THE STARCATCHERS ?

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lately, and not because I want to become one.

Most kids annoy me, which means I would be a lousy teacher. We have such high expectations of them: educate each and every child in their classrooms, regardless of their learning styles; lovingly discipline our little brats; keep us in the loop about everything; make sure the classroom is decorated; don’t forget about class parties; and by the way, if an intruder comes in, protect our kids, too. But teachers shouldn’t expect to make much money because they get the summers off.

All of us non-teachers should slap ourselves in the head right now. What we expect is unrealistic, but amazingly, most teachers still deliver.

I can’t stress the importance of teachers enough; one had a big impact on my life. In high school, Sr. Georgeann was unlike any teacher I had before. Her expectations for me far exceeded my expectations for myself. (I often wondered if she and my dad had a secret pact that if they believed in my future success, eventually I would, too.)

Sr. Georgeann taught math and religion, but she also was the faculty adviser for Student Council.

By senior year, I was Student Council president (humble brag), so I saw her often and came to think of her as my second mother. At the end of each year, there was a recognition ceremony for seniors.

There was one award I truly wanted, and I knew it was a long shot. It was selected by the faculty, and while I was a great student and showed all kinds of leadership qualities, I was a bit of a partier—oh, and not a very good Catholic either (which is kind of important at a Catholic school).

Obviously, I was disappointed when I didn’t receive the award. I always will remember sitting in the audience chewing the inside of my mouth to prevent myself from crying. Sr. Georgeann asked me back to her classroom after the assembly. She handed me a box, and inside was a heart-shaped locket with a picture of her. I burst out laughing.

She told me, “I believe you can do whatever you want in life. Anytime you doubt it, just look at my face.” I still own the locket, and while I don’t look at it very often now, I did when I first started my career. I knew I always had her in my corner.

Sr. Georgeann has since passed away, but I saw her a few times before she died. I told her how much her confidence in me made a huge difference in my life. I tried to spit out some other nice stuff, but she was never one for emotion, so she stopped me, asked me about the kids and gave me a big hug.

Everyone needs a teacher like Sr. Georgeann.

I worry with the ever-increasing expectations we place on teachers, we will drive them right out of schools. So while I am not a religious person, I am going to say a little prayer for Sr. Georgeann—and every teacher. God bless you for believing in me and my kids. Without you, well, I just can’t imagine.

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A GLIMPSE AT WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND.

Big news at CRAFT ALLIANCE CENTER OF ART + DESIGN! ▶ Mark Witzling has joined the nonprofit as executive director. He comes to the post from Citibank, where he was senior vice president of marketing. Witzling will be introduced to the local community at an April 25 reception at Craft Alliance.

◀ It's been a while since St. Louis' biggest urban park had a major makeover, so FOREST PARK FOREVER raised a bunch of cash for the next one. The fundraising campaign exceeded its $130 million goal by $9 million, making it

Forest Park's most ambitious funding drive to date. About $30 million

will go toward improvements, and the rest will expand the park's endowment for future needs.

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▲ Congratulations are in order for Mizzou Ph.D. student KATHLEE FREEMAN, the first-ever recipient of

Operation Food Search's Mary Ellen Gipson Fellowship. Freeman is studying domestic and international food insecurity and dietary health. The fellowship was established as part of the nonprofit's Campaign to End Childhood Hunger in St. Louis.

libraries in the U.S., but only 25 have been selected to participate in the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Great Stories Club—and St. Louis County Library is one of them! The American Library Association program supports reading and discussion activities that get underserved teens involved in social justice issues. Books like Angie Thomas' bestselling novel The Hate U Give are featured.

〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 The Spring Your Park event returns to the Gateway Arch grounds April 7, highlighting recent improvements to the national park. The free festival kicks off at 11 a.m. at the North Gateway near Laclede's Landing. Food trucks, music and a scavenger hunt round out the fun.

Calling all fashionistas! The talented duo behind fashion powerhouse Badgley Mischka, Mark Badgley and James Mischka, will be in the StL at Neiman Marcus April 11 to celebrate the launch of their ready-to-wear collection. Rub elbows with the celebs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. RSVP required at rsvpstlouis@neimanmarcus.com or 314.994.5004.

Local leaders in health come together April 12 at The Sheldon for Think Well: Healthcare Out Loud, the first 2018 event for the TEDxGatewayArch chapter. TEDTalk presenters include Dr. Jeremy Goss of St. Louis Metro Market and Dave Minifie of Centene Corp., and Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will be interviewed.

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CREATING INSTAGRAM STORIES Instagram has grown to more than 800 million users as of September 2017 (statista.com).

While still not the 2.2 billion active users that Facebook has developed over the past nine years, it clearly is outpacing Snapchat, which has only 187 million users. Nearly two years ago, Instagram launched Stories, and both of the aforementioned social media channels have a similar feature. If you are like me, creating stories on Instagram is still a new way to share with your followers. Here are some tips on how to do it. ▶ First, stories are at the top of your Instagram feed.

You can watch the stories of people you follow by clicking on their circles. If you touch one and let it automatically play, it will go from one story to the next. If you want to skip a story, just tap the screen and it will jump to the next one. Swiping left also will move you forward. ▶ To create a story, click your profile picture with a blue ‘+’ sign in the Stories feed. You can either take a picture or video, or swipe up to retrieve one from your camera roll. Once you have selected your image or video, you can add text, filters and other fun features. Your story will disappear after 24 hours just like on Snapchat or Facebook. ▶ If you are creating a new video, the default setting is the Normal option, seen at the bottom of your screen.

Press and hold the button to record your video. There are countless options to help you create your story:

• Type allows you to create a solid background with messaging.

• Live is exactly what it says: you are going live on Instagram. I encourage you to use this with caution.

• To the right of the Normal setting is the Boomerang option, which lets you create cute, short videos shown in a loop.

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• The smiley face with stars icon lets you create a video of yourself with crazy motion graphics and transformations. These are silly but really fun to try. ▶ Once you create your story, you will be taken to a screen where you either can save it or delete it by clicking the ‘X’. At the top right, there are options to add text and additional images or create a message on the opening screen. You can share the story by clicking the ‘+’ sign in a circle (Your Story) or by sending it directly to an Instagram follower.

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school seniors in the world to win the Class of 2018 Cameron Impact Scholarship from the Bryan Cameron Education Foundation. She competed against 2,100 applicants. Each winner is judged on academics, community involvement, leadership qualities and extracurricular activities and receives a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to any university in the U.S.

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More than 40 novelists, poets, filmmakers, musicians, illustrators and journalists visited the school for its fourth annual All Write Festival. This year’s theme was ‘Magic,’ and headliners included award-winning author Ellen Hopkins, bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld and others. Students also competed for writing awards and read or performed original work.

In July, junior Marilyn Lercel will represent St. Louis as a National Youth Correspondent during the 2018 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at Virginia’s George Mason University.

Participants work through realworld scenarios and learn from distinguished guest speakers during the weeklong event. Lercel was chosen because of her academic achievements and interest in media.

Students celebrated Chinese New Year with a Year of the Dog event that incorporated dances and songs along with authentic props and costumes.

The public charter school offers programs in Chinese, French and Spanish.

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for success in a technologically advanced world. But such studies foster critical thinking skills and are a strong part of the curriculum at The St. Austin School in Town & Country, according to headmistress Gerry Dolan.

The independent Catholic elementary and middle school blends Benedictine tradition and modern teaching methods with an appreciation for Socrates and Shakespeare, which prepares kids to be active thinkers, learners and problem solvers throughout their lives, Dolan says.

When they leave St. Austin, they’re as comfortable with ancient philosophies as they are with modern technologies.

Dolan says when children learn classically, they gain a deeper grasp of life’s ‘big picture.’ “They learn history chronologically to develop a real understanding of people and events that have shaped human culture,” she notes. “We use socratic questioning as a teaching method, focusing on follow-up questions that develop their thinking. And studying Latin increases their vocabulary and helps them understand the science of grammar.”

The school’s faith-based curriculum, small class sizes and individualized attention also contribute to students’ intellectual and personal growth. “We take an interdisciplinary approach because we believe all subjects are interconnected, with Christ at the center,” Dolan explains. “In science classes, children develop inquiring minds and a scientific approach to problem solving, and they are led to a sense of wonder and gratitude for God’s creation. They take nature walks, plant seeds and watch them grow, observe pond life, do hands-on experiments and more.”

The small classes allow teachers to understand each child’s unique learning style and what motivates them, provide one-on-one help, and plan interactive learning experiences that help students remember key concepts. “They dramatize scenes from history, perform character parts in Shakespeare plays, and participate in class math competitions,” Dolan says. Students are encouraged to play educational games in their spare time and help others in need as part of a life of service.

The St. Austin School believes it’s important to involve the community in the learning process, so it offers a special speaker series, extracurricular programs and learning-focused camps. Educator Fr. Dominic Lenk will speak on Benedictine spirituality at 7:30 p.m. April 12, and the public is invited to attend. An annual open house is planned for 2 p.m. April 15, with faculty and staff leading discussions about the school’s mission and curriculum. Monthly children’s story time sessions foster a love of reading, and summer camps and Vacation Bible School begin in early June. It’s all part of preparing young people to become well-rounded adults, Dolan says.

“The Rule of St. Benedict says ‘Ora et labora’ or ‘Pray and work,’” she notes. “Our students are hard-working, which brings joy. Our standardized test scores are high, the kids cheer each other on, and they love learning. We seek to help them grow in wisdom, knowledge and virtue. The St. Austin School is like one big family.” & THE ST. AUSTIN SCHOOL, AN INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL IN TOWN & COUNTRY, IS DEDICATED TO HELPING STUDENTS LEARN AND GROW THROUGH CLASSICAL EDUCATION. PICTURED ON THE COVER: SARAH O’DANIEL’S KINDERGARTEN CLASS. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SCHOOL’S APRIL 15 OPEN HOUSE AND OTHER PROGRAMS, CALL 314.580.2802 OR VISIT SAINTAUSTINSCHOOL.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY | COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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SPORTS WRAP-UP by bill hester

A clean sweep of the three championships in the Mid-States Hockey Association, two repeat champions in the largest class in basketball, a near record performance by a wrestling team, two team wrestling champions and two four-time wrestling individual champions. Yes, it was quite a winter sport season for schools and individuals in the Town & Style coverage area.

And those are just the top highlights.

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ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH, WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY and WHITFIELD captured team titles in the Mid-States Hockey Association this winter. The Junior Bills were dominant, capturing the prestigious Challenge Cup championship for just the second time in school history. SLUH also won in 2013 and was in the championship game the previous three seasons but lost each time to CBC, which had a run of four Challenge Cup titles snapped this year.

The Junior Bills finished the season with a record of 28-1, with their only loss coming against Vianney, 2-1. Defense was the strength of SLUH as it won its last 19 games, giving up just 12 goals in the process.

The team capped off the season with a brilliant run in the playoffs. SLUH defeated Edwardsville in the first round, winning the best-of-two series with scores of 5-0 and 6-1. The Junior Bills did not allow one goal in their next series as they rolled

by Chaminade 10-0 and 9-0. And they ended their special season with a 4-0 victory over De Smet in the title game March 13 at Scottrade Center. Henry Wagner and Joseph Winkelmann led the way in the playoffs for SLUH with seven goals apiece.

DE SMET was the team that actually stopped perennial power CBC, winning its series despite losing the first game 5-1. De Smet, which finished the season with a 19-7-2 record, won the second game against the Cadets 5-2 and then won the deciding mini-game 2-0.

Westminster defended its Wickenheiser Cup title despite being seeded sixth among the eight teams entering the playoffs. The Wildcats swept its best-of-two series against third seed Parkway South and seventh seed Fort Zumwalt South and then beat top-seed Marquette in the championship game March 13 at Scottrade Center. Levi Wright led the way in the playoffs for Westminster, scoring 10 goals.

Whitfield was seeded fourth but captured the Founder’s Cup without losing a game. The Warriors beat fifth-seed Holt in the quarterfinals, top-seed Parkway West in the semifinals and second-seed Clayton in the championship game Feb. 23 at Queeny Park. An area player also led the league in scoring in the regular season.

Anthony Berni had 42 goals and 27 assists for PRIORY, which won the Central Division regular season title. SLUH won the Municipal Division and LADUE the Suburban Division title in the regular season.

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The state basketball championships were held for the first time at the JQH Arena on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield, and there was great local representation, especially in Class 5, the highest in the state. CHAMINADE and WEBSTER GROVES were in the final four for boys, and KIRKWOOD and ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY were in the final four in the girl’s tournament.

The Kirkwood girls and Webster Groves boys defended their championships from last season. Kirkwood defeated Liberty 51-29 in the semifinals and had a very satisfying 67-50 win over Kickapoo in the title game. The Pioneers, who finished the season with a 28-3 record, had four players score in double figures, led by Jaidah Stewart who scored 22 points, including five of seven three-pointers.

St. Joseph’s came in third in Class 5. The Angels, who finished with a 24-7 record, lost to Kickapoo in the semifinals but came back to defeat Liberty 49-48. A season of turmoil ended in a huge party for the Webster Groves boy’s team. The Statesmen had two of the premier seniors in Missouri: Carte’Are Gordon and Courtney Ramey.

Each missed significant time, and Webster lost nine games in the regular season, six against out-of-state teams in prestigious tournaments. But Gordon and Ramey both were available for the post-season and led the Statesmen to their second straight state title.

The Class 5 championship game was an all-area affair and pitted the two previous state champions against each other. Webster won last year, and Chaminade won in 2015-16. Webster claimed the title this year in a wildly entertaining game, 101-90.

All five starters for the Statesmen scored at least 16 points, with Ramey leading the way with 26. Webster finished the season with a 22-9 record.

Jericole Hellems, a North Carolina State University signee, led all scorers with 32 points. The Red Devils finished the season with a stellar 28-2 record. Hellems had

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31 points in a 80-77 semifinal win over Rock Bridge. Chaminade came back after trailing 46-30 at halftime.

Webster also trailed at halftime in its semifinal game but outscored Liberty 41-20 in the second half to win 81-61. Gordon, a Saint Louis University signee, had a monster game against the Bruins with 40 points.

WHITFIELD was the other area team that made it to Springfield. The Warriors finished third in Class 3. Whitfield, which finished the season with a 23-7 record, lost to defending champion Strafford in the semifinals 67-50 but came back to win its third place game against Clark County. Aijha Blackwell led the Warriors—and the entire St. Louis area—in scoring with an average of 24.2 points per game.

Whitfield had the scoring leaders in the St. Louis area for both boys and girls.

Torrence Watson, who will be attending the University of Missouri in the fall, led Whitfield to the quarterfinals with an average of 31.9 points per game.

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For the first time, the state meet was divided into two classes this winter. No area teams won the team titles, although there were second-place finishes in the two classes and plenty of individual highlights from the meet, which was held at the St. Peters Rec-Plex.

WRESTLING

WHITFIELD has been a dominant team in recent years, winning state titles in eight of the last 10 seasons, but it was never as dominant in winning the state championship as this season. Whitfield won the Class 1 championship with 240 points, the third highest score in state history. Seneca was a distant second with 124 points. The Warriors had five individual state champions and four second-place finishers. Michael McAteer, who is headed to West Point, won the state title for the fourth time. He had a 51-2 record in winning at 126 pounds.

Other Whitfield champions included: freshman Logan Ferrero, sophomore Connor McAteer, senior J.R. Ditter and junior Zac Russell. Wade Raeman, Noah Elmore, William Boldt and Max Darrah were second-place finishers for Whitfield.

The loss in the championship match for Darrah was his first of the season.

CBC also had a memorable season, winning its first team championship in school history. The Cadets had four individual champions, including another four-year champion. Senior Malik Johnson capped off his stellar career with his fourth state title and finished the season with a perfect 30-0 record. Johnson, who is headed to the University of Missouri, defeated Cameron Fusco of Seckman in the title match at 126 pounds. Johnson and McAteer are in a distinguished group of 29 who have won state wrestling championships all four years.

D.J. Shannon won his third state title, defeating another defending state champion in one of the best matches at the state meet. Shannon defeated Devin Winston of Park Hill 3-2 at 182 pounds. Winston was the defending state champion at 170 pounds and entered the title match with Shannon with a 44-0 record.

Shannon will wrestle next year at West Virginia.

Senior Cevion Severado, who also will wrestle at Mizzou, and sophomore Joshua Saunders were the other Cadet individual champions. Severado won at 113 pounds while Saunders won at 132 pounds, defeating another local wrestler, Garret Kloeppel of Parkway South, in the championship match.

CHAMINADE senior Danny Conley was another area state champion.

Conley, who will wrestle for Columbia in the Ivy League, won at 285 pounds and finished his season with a 46-1 D.J. SHANNON record. LADUE’s Jake Mann was second at 106 pounds.

LAFAYETTE

A freshman diver was one of the stars in Class 1. Margo O’Meara of WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY won the championship, and Sophie Wojdylo of PARKWAY WEST was second. PARKWAY CENTRAL’s Abigail Levine was the lone individual swimming champion in Class 1. Levine won the 100-yard breaststroke, helping the Colts to a second-place team finish. Eight of the top 10 finishers in Class 1 were local teams: St. Joseph’s Academy was third, Parkway West fourth, Ladue fifth, Webster Groves seventh, Visitation ninth and Villa Duchesne 10th.

ST. JOSEPH’s 200-yard free relay team of Maddie Hernandez, Ally Duggan, Emmi Mattern and Annie Kreikemeier finished first. Hernandez also was second in the individual 50-yard freestyle, and Kreikemeier was second in the 200-IM. LAFAYETTE’s Franceska Petrosino, who will be attending the University of Kansas, closed out her high school career in style. She won the 100- and 200-yard freestyles and teamed with Cate Behl, ABIGAIL LEVINE Delaney Thomas and Claire van Biljon to win the 400-yard freestyle relay. Petrosino fell just short of winning the maximum four titles at state, with her 200-yard freestyle relay team finishing second.

Petrosino’s efforts helped the Lancers earn second place in the team standings in Class 2. Marquette was fifth, Kirkwood seventh and Parkway South ninth.

PARKWAY SOUTH’s Kirsten Votava had an outstanding meet, finishing first in the 50-yard freestyle and second to Petrosino in the 100-yard freestyle. Lafayette’s Elle Christie made it a sweep of diving championships for area athletes as she won KIRSTEN VOTAVA the Class 2 championship.

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that uphold the American empire. Through activism and scholarship, I will fight structural violence of all forms, including Western colonialism, cultural hegemony, environmental destruction and abject poverty. More specifically, I hope my work will contribute to the acceleration of neoliberal capitalism’s inevitable demise.

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on prom night, and I want you to be safe and in charge of your evening. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that one-third of U.S. adolescents are victims of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. Girls between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of partner violence.

Victims of dating violence are at a higher risk for substance abuse, risky sexual behaviors, eating disorders and further domestic violence. It’s a huge problem that seems to fly under our radar. Prom is a time when boundaries can be crossed, so here are my suggestions to keep you safe.

• Don’t buy into the cultural myth that prom night is a coming-of-age party when it’s expected that you will get wasted and have sex. Make decisions for your reasons.

• It’s not true that every boy wants to have sex every chance he gets. The truth is that deep down, guys want the same things as girls: closeness, intimacy, and to feel loved and understood. Find non-sexual ways to experience intimacy.

• Your best protection is being aware of internal alarms that go off to warn you something is not right: a knot in your stomach, pounding heart, sweaty palms, racing thoughts or a tightening in your throat. Your body is telling you to take action: take a break to calm down and check in with yourself, connect with your girlfriends or leave the situation.

• Become aware of what might blunt your alarm: alcohol or drugs, desperately wanting someone to like you, worrying about being lame, allowing self-doubts to confuse you, or low self-esteem.

• Make a list of your criteria for a dating relationship, including sexual behavior, in solitude.

Create standards while clear-headed vs. trying to make good decisions in the heat of the moment.

Remember that consent needs to be unequivocal, and it needs to be given repeatedly at every step of a romantic encounter. Check in with your partner and yourself throughout. Are you enjoying yourself? Are you moving too fast? Do you feel safe and respected?

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• You will take care of yourself in direct proportion to what you feel you deserve. If you truly believe that you are loved, important and deserve the best, your actions and decisions will match that belief. If you don’t love you, then he won’t either.

• Throw off any limiting beliefs about yourself. Go to prom armed with your intuition and your ‘inner Katniss.’

Have a blast, be true to yourself, and be ferocious and clear with boundaries. I believe in you.

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fundraising benefiting the children of Rossman School WHO Head of school Pat Shipley, board president Steven Busch, event chairs Courtney Goodman, Jennifer Nelson, Michelle Ott, Tracey Temanson, Alison Nadaud, Vasavi Rao, Laura Cozad, Kelly Metcalf, Vimal Arnold, Alana Rye, Kendra Karimi, Julie Ernst, Lauren Beigle and Courtney Engler HIGHLIGHTS Cocktails, dinner, auctions, dancing

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The IMMERSE designer showroom in Brentwood is the exclusive new home in St. Louis to the Slik Portfolio line, which specializes in specialty finish (think copper and brushed steel), freestanding cast iron bathtubs that are as eyecatching as they are durable. The line also features acrylic bathtubs and shower doors.

AN EVENTFUL OCCASION

GAIL AND CHARLIE CLARK

Local wedding planning company DIVINE EVENTS recently hosted an official launch party for its new corporate division, which will handle business-related occasions such as corporate events, nonprofit galas, annual fundraising appeals, resource development and lighting for special events.

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WATERWAY CARWASH, founded in St. Louis in 1970, plans to open the first Waterway Express in the area this spring at a former BP gas station at 2261 S. Kingshighway. Among the $4.5 million in site improvements are a double tunnel, h i g h - c a p a c i t y, drive-through wash and several self-vacuuming stations.

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SHE SAID YES! AMBER PETERSON & JOSH HART november 3, 2018 by julia m. johnson

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AMBER PETERSON AND JOSH HART DIDN’T KNOW IT BACK IN 2013 , but they would

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eventually find love in Aisle 6! Josh was working at Schnucks at the time, and they chatted whenever Amber came in to shop. “We knew each other in middle school but weren’t friends back then,” she says. “Once we met again, we shared small talk and eventually I asked one of Josh’s friends if he was single. He was, so I messaged him on Twitter, and he asked me out.”

Their first date at an Italian festival in Collinsville was a big success, according to Amber. “We got along great,” she says. “We still go to that festival every year to commemorate our first visit.”

The pair took off work to celebrate their four-year anniversary last year, and they spent a lovely, warm day at Forest Park. “We had lunch at The Boathouse, went to the zoo and took a walk around the park,” Amber recalls. “On our way back to the car, Josh suggested we stop for a break on a park bench. That’s when he got down on one knee.”

Amber was so excited, she couldn’t remember later if she had actually said the word ‘yes’! “It was a surprise,” she recalls. “We had looked at rings before, but I didn’t know the proposal was going to happen then. Looking back, I remember Josh had been acting a little weird that day—it was because he had the ring loose in his pocket and had to be careful not to drop it while we walked!”

The couple threw an engagement party at Balducci Winery, and a celebratory trip to Florida is planned this summer.

The two will marry Nov. 3 in Lake St. Louis. “We plan to have the wedding outdoors at a waterfront venue, with the reception right afterward in a ballroom,” Amber says. “It will be a small ceremony, about 80 people. We want to be able to visit and talk with all of our guests on the big day.”

Both attended Ft. Zumwalt West High School. After graduation, Amber studied at Maryville University, and Josh attended the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Amber was formerly an editorial assistant at Town&Style and now works at St. Charles Community College. Josh works for Hussmann Corp.

They live in St. Peters with their dog, Jack, and kitten, Tawny. “Jack gets to be part of the wedding,” Amber says. “He’ll wear a black bow tie and walk down the aisle with my maid of honor.”

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december 2, 2017 by julia m. johnson | photos by nat & bryan weddings EMILY CLOTE AND BEN WOOD’S LOVE STORY STARTED with a little sisterly matchmaking. “I went

to a Cardinals playoff game downtown, and my sister knew Ben and introduced us,” Emily says. “We went to Paddy O’s after the game, hit it off and started dating a month later.” After about four years, the couple got engaged and made plans to marry on a Miami beach.

“We love the outdoors and warm weather and had always talked about a destination wedding,” Emily says. “There is always a lot going on in Miami, so we knew there would be plenty for our out-of-town guests to do.” Hurricane Irma rolled through the area a couple of months before, and the pair worried how it might affect their plans, but Emily says everything was back to normal by the time they arrived. “The weather was amazing, and there was a beautiful sunset,” she says of the big day.

Emily’s grandparents had planned to attend the ceremony but were unable to travel at the last minute, so her uncle connected them via Facetime, and they watched the ceremony live. “They even dressed up in the clothes they were going to wear,” she recalls fondly.

After the ceremony, everyone celebrated at an indoor/outdoor hotel reception and danced to a variety of tunes spun by a DJ. “Many of our guests made a long weekend of it,” Emily says. “We played golf at two different courses, had a nightcap at the hotel Thursday and invited the out-of-towners to our rehearsal dinner Friday.”

Ben is from Dallas and Emily grew up in St. Louis, so they incorporated images of both city skylines into their table decorations. “We wanted to show our hometown spirits,” she says. During the reception, a painter captured an image of the newlyweds with the wedding gazebo in the background. The couple’s special gifts to each other included diamond earrings from Ben and a belt Emily handmade for him.

The bride attended Nerinx Hall High School and the University of Mississippi, and the groom studied at Gettysburg College. “Our whole wedding weekend went by so fast,” Emily recalls. “It was a whirlwind. We spent a little time in Savannah, Georgia, on our way home but are still planning a bigger honeymoon!” &

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WHEN I FIRST HEARD THE TERMS ANCIENT EGYPT AND

Alexander the Great—some time in my own distant past—I tuned them out. It’s hard to embrace the relevance of fertility ceremonies and polytheism when your world is filled with pressing issues like buying LPs and protesting the no-jeans policy at your high school.

But now, after several decades of living my own history, I’m in awe of the exhibit on ancient Egypt at the Saint Louis Art Museum. A media preview of Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds featured presentations by dignitaries from Egypt, with no fewer than a dozen officials present, plus explanatory remarks from Franck Goddio, the undersea archaeologist who unearthed—or more accurately un-watered—the trove. All of them were giddy with the significance of this find: raised out of Aboukir Bay, only 30 feet under water, were the vestiges of a bustling city on the Mediterranean Sea. The abundance and quality of artifacts found (and the 700 anchors dating to the period) confirm that Thonis-Heracleion (Thonis in Egyptian, Heracleion named for Heracles in Greek) was Egypt’s premier center for trade with the Greek world and beyond.

Goddio first found Thonis-Heracleion (and nearby Canopus, a religious pilgrimage site) in 2000 during an excavation of the ancient port of Alexandria. It is believed the cities reached their zenith in the last century BC, then succumbed to natural catastrophes by 800 AD. That means Goddio, who is French, has brought us objects that have been immersed in water for more than 1,200 years! To see them on display here—the collection’s first North American exhibition and only its third worldwide—is monumental.

Even if antiquities is not your area of interest, there is something moving about viewing objects that were at the center of civilization two millennia ago. What were these people like? What was their world view—religion, government, notions about nature?

Of special importance is a ‘stele,’ a large stone pillar whose hieroglyphics are well preserved and confirm the existence of the two cities, which long had been forgotten since no physical evidence survived—until now. Also fascinating is a stone enclosure, Naos of the Decades, that depicts the Egyptian calendar: 36 sections of 10 days each called decades. These are connected to the rising of particular stars, or decans, that illustrate an understanding of the cosmos very different from our Roman calendar.

Don’t miss the breathtaking statue of Hapy, a god thought to control the Nile delta region’s life-sustaining rains. He’s 18 feet high, the tallest Egyptian statue ever discovered, closely followed by two companion pieces, a pharaoh and his queen. All three are ensconced in Sculpture Hall because they’re too big for the museum’s exhibition hall, where the rest of the newfound treasures are on display.

For sheer beauty, Goddio singled out the third century BC statue of Arsinoe II, a queen emerging from the sea in clinging robes. She was Egyptian, yet not depicted in the stylized makeup and stiff posture of prior Egyptian royalty, but in the idealized human form of classical Greek art. She is a symbol of how the millennia-old Egyptian civilization converged with the emerging Greek one—or how East met West in Thonis-Heracleion.

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F4 DOROTHY ABOUT TOWN F5 COVER STORY – De La Salle Inc.

LEISURE 〉〉 F6 ON THE TABLE – L’Acadiane F7 QUICK BITES F10 BRIDGE WITH BLAND F11 SPECIAL FEATURE – Food & Friends

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DE LA SALLE INC. IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING LA SALLE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND ITS STUDENTS. THE NONPROFIT’S CATCH A RISING STAR GALA IS APRIL 28 AT PALLADIUM. PICTURED ON THE COVER: EVENT CO-CHAIRS TRICIA HARRISON AND NIKKI MILLS WITH EIGHTH-GRADER CHANEL, SIXTH-GRADER RYON AND FIFTH-GRADER TAYLOR. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.531.9820 OR VISIT DELASALLESTL.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY COVER PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

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COVER STORY

BRIGHT FUTURES DE LA SALLE INC. by stephanie wallace “I AM SOMEBODY.” THIS IS THE MOTTO OF LA SALLE MIDDLE SCHOOL. It serves as a powerful

reflection of the belief that every person has dignity, worth and value. The public charter school in North St. Louis is dedicated to providing children with innovative education, and to help make its mission possible, the nonprofit De La Salle Inc. provides support to enhance the student experience.

De La Salle provides both programming assistance and facilities to the middle school. “Our focus is on supporting the students,” says interim executive director Mike Hall. The nonprofit offers enrichment classes that allow students to explore topics outside their core subjects, engaging them in a variety of topics and activities. Hall says important community partnerships with organizations like Ignite Theatre Company, COCA, Craft Alliance and the YMCA offer unique experiences for students. “We want them to explore new adventures and grow their mindsets,” he says, noting that the courses have been very successful, with around 92 percent of students participating throughout the year.

While some of the enrichment classes take place off-campus, many are held in the school’s new Arts and Movement Center, which was completed last fall. Hall says it is much more than a multipurpose room or gym. “We use it for so many things,” he notes. “It has a stage and lots of space for physical activities.” In 2016, La Salle Middle School moved into a fully renovated building.

Along with the Arts and Movement Center, new science labs, meeting spaces, and a reception and welcome area were completed in 2017.

Support doesn’t end when the students move on to high school. “We help our graduates academically, emotionally, socially and financially throughout high school and into post-secondary education,” Hall says. He explains that De La Salle’s goal is to keep its students on the path to success. This includes free ACT prep classes, tuition help for students attending private schools, and a graduate support team. According to Hall, 98 percent of La Salle students graduate from high school, and the school is dedicated to helping its students determine their best next steps.

To fully support students and graduates, the nonprofit relies on fundraising. Hall says the enrichment courses and graduate support program wouldn’t be possible without it. De La Salle’s largest annual fundraiser is its Catch a Rising Star gala April 28 at Palladium. “It’s such a wonderful evening,” says event co-chair Tricia Harrison. The evening includes a spotlight on La Salle graduates, and former De La Salle. executive director Melissa Brickey and Maryville University will be honored for their commitment to the school’s mission. Harrison says guests can look forward to great food and exciting auction items, including a trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama, and several unique St. Louis experiences, like Cardinals box seats and special tours of the science center and art museum.

The gala is just the beginning for those interested in supporting La Salle Middle School.

“I would encourage everyone to come and see our school,” Harrison says. “It’s very powerful when the community experiences what it’s like to be with our students.” &

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L’A CADIANE

1915 park ave. | 314.875.0108

the dish

shrimp + grits

shrimp with onions, peppers, creamy red gravy, crispy grit cake

amuse bouche the scene

Bustling neighborhood bar and eatery

the chef

Stephen Trouvere

the prices

$5-$20 starters, $9-$13 sandwiches, $15-$19 entrees

the favorites

Gumbo, Cornbread Waffle, Whiskey Caramel Baked Alaska, Blackened Acadian Redfish Po’ Boy

L’ACADIANE IS IN THE FORMER BAILEY’S CHOCOLATE BAR SPACE , which Dave Bailey has

transformed into an attractive and homey Cajun restaurant (the Chocolate Bar has moved upstairs).

The front room houses a lively bar and some cafe tables; in back is a cozy dining room with exposed brick walls, tall windows, and a charcoal and yellow color scheme. The menu is small but appealing, with a half-dozen each po’ boys, starters and entrees, along with several sides and desserts.

Do not miss the Gumbo ($5), one of the best I’ve tasted. It had more subtle flavorings than most and a great, creamy texture. Baby shrimp and thin andouille slices provided the heft. A Lump Crab Cake ($11) was about what I expect in areas outside the East Coast. It had a fairly heavy coating and slivered crab rather than chunks of crabmeat. The flavor was good, however, and the presentation was superior, with colorful orange segments, avocado slices and a bright remoulade.

Blackened Shrimp ($10) was tasty, if predictable, with several nice-sized shrimp coated in a Louisiana rub of paprika, cayenne, salt and other spices. I liked the accompanying cucumber ranch dip, which cut the heat nicely. Smoked Pork Ribs ($8) were tasty in a sweet, sticky way, but came lukewarm (as did the shrimp!). The accompanying bits of pickled watermelon were very interesting, super-sour and laced with fennel.

In the entree category, Shrimp + Grits ($16) was quite good, served as a large plate of perfectly creamy, cheesy white grits piled with medium shrimp that had been dusted with Cajun spices. A rich roux-based gravy topped it, along with slivered onions and red peppers (here again, used judiciously).

The flavor was good—nothing unexpected, but solid. I’m still puzzled by its menu description, though, which describes the grits as a “crispy grit cake.”

Another winner was the Blackened Acadian Redfish Po’ Boy ($13), a well-constructed sandwich of romaine lettuce, the tasty fish fillet and a welcome punch from pickled red onion. Cucumber ranch provided a thin, mayo-like layer, and the whole dish worked well together. A generous portion of house-made barbecue chips came with it, and they were pleasantly un-greasy.

The real sleeper of the evening was the Cornbread Waffle ($4), a large Belgian waffle with the light graininess of cornmeal—delicious, especially served with honey butter. Another side, Sautéed Greens ($4) was just OK, with the bitter flavor and watery texture of traditional Southern greens.

Don’t pass on dessert here. The Whiskey Caramel Baked Alaska ($10) may sound strange, but it is amazing. It’s actually a large cube of bread pudding (doused with spirits) topped by fluffy, sweet meringue. Inside the conical topping is your choice of ice cream. The combination of sticky meringue topping, bread base and cold ice cream is inspired! The Beignets ($8), served that night with coffee dipping sauce, also were tasty. & F6|

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food • ŏ • lō • gy baked alaska

A dessert in which cake and ice cream are topped with a thick layer of meringue and browned with a brûlée torch

redfish

A term that applies to various species, including red snapper and rock fish

blackened fish

A method chef Paul Prudhomme originated in 1981 that made him an instant success. It involves a very hot skillet, in which highly seasoned fish fillets are sauteed (blackened) to create a spicy black sear.

aftertaste

» Both times I ate there, it met or exceeded my expectations.

The Sazerac Ménage a Trois, which comes with absinthe in three different forms, is probably the most unique drink I’ve ever had.

—SCOTT W. OF GLENDALE

» I don’t usually order grits, but the Shrimp + Grits caught my eye, and it was phenomenal. The restaurant has a cool vibe and unique cocktails, and every dish was well-done. The servers are friendly, if not always super attentive when busy, but I’m sure they’ve worked out the kinks. I will go back again and again.

—ALLYSON K. OF CENTRAL WEST END

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BOTTOM’S UP〉〉 Craft brew fans will be happy to know they have a new watering hole at the awardwinning Brew Hub, now open at 5656 Oakland Ave. Under the direction of chief brewer Jim Ottolini (a 22-plus-year veteran of Schlafly), the new taproom features 20 rotating beers from its brewhouse in Lakeland, Florida. The Dogtown locale has a four-barrel pilot brewing system for special releases and the capability for barrel-aging.

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ON FIRE

Firecracker Pizza & Beer in The Grove is off to a roaring start with its signature thin-crust pies cooked in rectangular sheet pans.

The giant mural of a black cat outside is an attention-grabber as well! The just-opened restaurant at 4130 Manchester Road is owned by Chip Schloss of Atomic Cowboy next door and features Pi Pizzeria alum Douglas Weerts in the kitchen as executive chef. In addition to unique pizzas that feature ingredients like turkey pastrami, homemade white barbecue sauce and roasted cherry pepper relish, around 60 beers will be on tap.

A WIN-WIN

William K. Busch Brewing Co. won a bronze award in the American Style Premium Lager category for its Kräftig brand during the International Beer Competition in New York. It also received the Missouri Lager Brewery of the Year award.

The competition included 600 beers in 50 categories, with 14 countries participating.

A STROLL FOR YOUR SENSES Around every corner, through every window, behind every door;

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Upscale Brazilian eatery Texas de Brazil is now open at the Saint Louis Galleria in Richmond Heights. The chain, which specializes in steak and other meats, has 50 locations around the country. This is its first in St. Louis. Pi Pizzeria’s Kirkwood location is no more.

The restaurant, which had been operating at 10935 Manchester Road since 2009, closed in late February after a nearby development choked off access to the parking lot. The company still has its other locations in The Loop, Central West End and Chesterfield, and is reportedly looking for a new location to replace the one in Kirkwood. Milagro Modern Mexican in Webster Groves has closed after owners Adam and Jason Tilford decided not to renew the lease at 20 Allen Ave. They plan to open a new location somewhere else in town.

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WHILE PLAYING AT THE LOCAL DUP, North/South pairs were hard pressed to make a six NT

slam on an end-play. End-plays are rare at the six level; see if you can find the winning line in this month’s hand.

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Black comedy is supposed to be dark, but it’s also supposed to be funny. Unfortunately, The Death of Stalin only manages to check one of those two boxes, and it’s not the latter. The film, directed by Armando Iannucci, is about the chaos resulting from the sudden demise of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in 1953. I had hoped for much better from Michael Palin of Monty Python fame, the vehicle that practically invented modern humor, but I came away disappointed. Palin plays Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov, part of the dictator’s inner circle, and he only appears in a few scenes. But I still wanted to see the picture because his name on the cast list usually guarantees some laughs (think A Fish Called Wanda, which brought him a BAFTA Award).

Played by a thickly mustached Adrian McLoughlin with a silly, bluecollar British accent, the tyrant Stalin collapses in his office, and a cast of hokey, inept cabinet ministers has to decide what to do after he expires.

Among them are Nikita Khrushchev (Steve Buscemi), Georgy Malenkov (Jeffrey Tambor) and Lavrentiy Beria (Simon Russell Beale). Rupert Friend plays Stalin’s son Vasily and Andrea Riseborough appears as his daughter Svetlana, but neither adds anything to the story. The only character who manages to be mildly entertaining is macho military man Marshal Georgy Zhukov (Jason Isaacs), who throws off his coat to display a ridiculous slew of medals whenever he enters a room.

I honestly didn’t laugh once during the entire movie. Maybe I simply missed the point, but if it’s that deeply buried, then I’m sure I am not alone.

The film has gotten some critical acclaim, but I just can’t jump on board with this one.

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the play 1. Declarer won the opening ♠ lead in hand.

2. Assessing his chances, if ♦s split or if East had four to the Jack, 12 tricks were possible.

3. Declarer played the ♦ Ace at trick two, everyone following.

4. The ♦ 4 was then led to Dummy’s King. ♦s broke 4:1, four to the Jack with West.

5. Declarer took his second chance—the ♥ finesse with the King onside and the suit 3:3.

6. The ♥ Jack was covered by the King and won by the Ace.

7. Declarer cashed the Queen with both opponents following.

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8. Declarer led the ♥ 2, West following; Declarer then played the 10, knowing it was unlikely that East had one ♦ and two ♥s. But East showed out.

9. Declarer stopped to count. West had four ♥s and four ♦s. Visualizing West holding five cards in ♣s and ♠s, an end-play was possible.

10. Declarer played Ace and King of ♣s and King and Queen of ♠s.

11. With the count complete, Declarer played the ♥ 8 and end-played West with the 9.

12. West had to lead a ♦ into Declarer’s Queen/10. Twelve tricks and 6 NT made.

NOTE: Work hard through the play of the hand. Yogi Berra said, “Hands aren’t over until they are.”

tip of the day Q| WE PLAYED AT THE LOCAL DUP AND WERE IN 6 NT. MY PARTNER MADE ALL THE RIGHT PLAYS AND WENT DOWN. OUR ‘EXPERT’ OPPONENTS SAID THE HAND WAS A COUNT SITUATION. HOW COULD THAT HAVE HELPED? A| Not having the hand in front of me, I only can give a generic answer. When making a hand seem hopeless, we must visualize distribution that would make the hand. Counting the number of cards in the opponents’ suits is necessary to validate our visualization.

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GOOD FOOD AND GOOD FRIENDS—it’s a combination that’s hard to beat. There’s something undeniable about breaking bread with those close to you, and the experience can be just as nourishing for the spirit as for the body. Dinner groups—those that dine out or at home— are a perfect way to partake in such a connection, and members from two we spoke with agree that regularly dining with friends is one of the sweeter things in life.

very six weeks for 21 years, Amy Schenk has met with friends to share a homecooked meal. “We create a schedule every January to determine who hosts when,” she says. “If I’m hosting, I make the menu and provide the alcohol and main entree.

Then, I assign recipes to the rest of the group.”

Sometimes, the meals are themed around holidays or other events like Mardi Gras, but the menu is always decided by the host. The group usually meets at a member’s home, but Schenk says it’s also gone on weekends away, visiting hunting clubs and farms. “One of the original members has a yacht, and all of the girls went on it once, which was really fun,” she recalls.

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the latest on the St. Louis food scene. “I read a lot online, and I have a few friends in the industry,” she explains. “We all take turns picking restaurants and tend to choose places that recently opened or those on Ian Froeb’s list.” The group recently dined at Louie and chose Billie | Jean to celebrate Swailes’ birthday. “It was a lot of fun—good food and a great atmosphere,” she recalls. “We just laughed and had a great time. It’s what we do everywhere we go.”

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hao Fanger always has been interested in food.

“I’m Vietnamese, and my mom does a lot of home cooking,” she says. After she got married, she felt like she needed to step up her culinary game and took classes at Kitchen Conservatory to gain an understanding and even greater appreciation for various cooking techniques.

A mother of four, Fanger says she was the first of her friends to have kids. “I didn’t know any other moms, so I joined an online group to meet some,” she recalls. Around 50 women were members, and Fanger gravitated toward two fellow West County stay-at-home moms: Julie Zes and McKenleigh Swailes. The trio bonded over common interests in everything from the Kardashians to food. The latter led to the formation of a dinner group, and four years later, they still meet monthly.

The group serves as a chance for the ladies to explore St. Louis and take time for themselves. “Living out in West County, there’s not a whole lot to choose from,” says Swailes, a mom of two. “It was awesome to find people who want to venture out to the city and try new things.”

Zes, who has four kids, adds, “It’s an opportunity to escape the suburbs and feel how we used to before we had kids.

We get to be ourselves beyond homemakers.”

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TALK SHOWS AND ADVERTISEMENTS THROW SO MANY ‘SUPER’ INGREDIENTS AND MIRACLE lotions at us for taking care of our skin that it’s hard to keep track. Natural! Organic! Exotic! But are the antiaging, rejuvenating benefits of these products plausible or too good to be true? “Whatever the product du jour is, the first thing to remember is that one of the skin’s primary jobs is to protect us from outside molecules,” says Dr. Dee Anna Glaser, a SLUCare dermatologist. “We have to understand the likelihood of something penetrating the skin in sufficient amounts to have a positive benefit.” Many skin care products, of course, are heartily endorsed by dermatologists who can point to scientific research supporting their efficacy. But in truth, Glaser notes there are not going to be dramatic improvements.

“These products are more about maintenance and longevity,” she says. “It may take years to see the effects.” We asked local skin care experts to weigh in on various ingredients.

SUNSCREEN The all-time champion of dermal care is sunscreen, says Dr. John Chi, a Washington University Physicians facial plastic surgeon.

“Several factors are involved in the skin’s aging process: genetics, sun exposure, hormone changes and metabolic changes,” he notes. “Sun exposure appears to be the main controllable factor. It can lead to increased risks of skin cancer and cosmetic skin changes like splotchy color, leathery texture, wrinkling and sagging.”

“There are two main types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB,” Chi says. “An effective sunscreen should provide broad-spectrum protection against both. It should have an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 or greater and should be reapplied every hour or so or after vigorous activity, swimming or excessive sweating.”

Even seemingly modest exposure like working near a window, driving a car or going outside on a cloudy day can be harmful and worthy of sunscreen, he says. And sunscreen alone can’t protect everyone. “Sun avoidance and protective clothing are probably the best options to protect infants and individuals outdoors for an extended period of time,” Chi notes.

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RETINOIDS AND GLYCOLIC ACID These are good choices for repairing sundamaged skin, Chi says. “The retinoid category includes vitamin A (retinol), retinaldehyde, retinoic acid, retinyl esters and other synthetic derivatives,” he says. “Topical retinoids work by thickening the outer layer of skin, tightening the surface, and building up proteins and carbohydrates in connective tissue. All of these functions lead to improved wrinkles, texture and elasticity. Typically, retinoids must be used for months before results are seen.” He also notes that there are some potential harmful side effects like skin irritation, itching, redness and inflammation.

Glycolic acids can be found in chemical peels applied at a physician’s office or in home exfoliation products, Chi says. “These peels are simple and fairly inexpensive with minimal downtime,” he notes. “They are frequently used for acne, scars, sun damage and melasma. Although they may appear to be very simple, nonmedical procedures, safe and effective use requires the appropriate concentration.”

Over-the-counter products may contain low concentrations, he says. “These can resurface the outermost layer of the skin through exfoliation and newer, firmer skin development. After any resurfacing procedure, care should be taken to protect the skin as it recovers.”

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VITAMIN C “If there is one ingredient that might really be the fountain of youth, it’s Vitamin C,” says Carol Anderson, RN, CANS, certified aesthetic nurse specialist and owner of Nouveau MedSpa. “Aging is a process of oxidative ‘insults’ to the body, including sunlight, smoking and ozone pollutants. Vitamin C interferes with these processes and preserves our youth.”

Topical Vitamin C has been found to neutralize reactive oxygen species in the body, protect against UVA and UVB damage, regenerate Vitamin E and other antioxidants, stimulate collagen growth, prevent UV light from suppressing the immune system and promote anti-inflammatory functions, she says.

“The key to effective Vitamin C use is absorption,” Anderson says. “Pure L-ascorbic acid is the key ingredient and is the only form of Vitamin C the body can use. Studies show that a topical product must be at least 15 percent and preferably 20 percent pure L-ascorbic acid to have a substantial effect.”

CERAMIDES Ceramides are natural oils that prevent dryness, itching and irritation. “We do know that ceramides are important in moisturizing and fluid retention,” Glaser says. “If you have a lotion you like with ceramides in it, use it.” However, it’s uncertain how much they pass through the skin.

She suggests ceramides can be added to skin care basics, which are things we know have proven benefits. “Make sure the product is doing other duties for your skin like moisturizing or working as a sunscreen,” Glaser says. “Most ceramides are in a lotion or cream, so select one that is appropriate for your skin type. Make sure it doesn’t contain anything harmful to the skin. Then think about the cost; you probably don’t need to spend a lot of money on a product just because ceramides are in it.”

HYDROQUINONE This chemical can be applied to even out sun spots, blotches and mottled skin. It fades hyperpigmentation by blocking the enzyme that triggers melanin production.

“Hydroquinone works by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase, which is necessary to form melanin in the melanocytes (melaninforming cells),” Anderson says. “It should be alternated with other lightening agents such as azelaic acid, kojic acid and arbutin every four months. I prefer to use products with these lighteners or Lumixyl, a product found to be safer that produces the same or better results than hydroquinone.”

GREEN TEA EXTRACT Green tea extract is potentially a hero of skin care, says Dr. Mary Noel George, a dermatologist at Dermatology St. Louis on the SSM Health DePaul Hospital campus. “It’s one of the most heavily researched antioxidants,” she says. “A 2010 study on oral and topical administration of green tea extract demonstrated that it may protect the skin against the harmful effects of ultraviolet damage, including sunburn, skin cancer and aging.”

However, she continues, “Few over-the-counter products that contain green tea extract have been tested in controlled trials, and their concentration is too low to have any real efficacy. In 2006, the FDA approved a drug called Veregen, derived from green tea extracts, to treat genital warts. While there is promise in oral and topical applications of green tea extract for photo-protection and antiaging benefits, more studies are necessary to determine the concentration needed to achieve an effect.”

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B VITAMINS B vitamins have not undergone as much research as some other topical skin ingredients, but there has been promising work, Chi says.

“Topical vitamin B3, known as niacinamide, has been shown to improve fine wrinkles and skin color and texture,” he says.

“The studies that demonstrated these effects were performed by scientists in the cosmeceutical industry, but the results were published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The proposed mechanism of benefit is that they improve collagen formation and control the amounts of protein and carbohydrates in the connective tissue of the skin.”

That means, he says, that overall, they improve the color and texture of skin. They also improve pore size, oil production and redness. “Topical Vitamin B3 appears to be better tolerated with fewer side effects than retinoids,” Chi says.

BOTANICALS What could be better than all-natural products that smell good, too? Well, how about knowing which ones are effective?

“For centuries and possibly millennia, botanicals have been used for medicinal purposes both internally and externally with successful results,” Anderson says. “Many current pharmaceuticals are derived from botanical extracts, concentrated and then applied in manufactured products, both drugs we ingest and those we use topically.”

Of course, not all natural substances are beneficial. “The key to using botanical compounds in cosmetic formulations is understanding their physical and chemical properties and how those properties are affected when they are compounded into a product,” Anderson says. “Like the requirements for effective Vitamin C, there are requirements for effective application and absorption of all cosmeceutical products. It is important for skin care specialists to be knowledgeable not only about various product lines but also about their ingredients. Healthy skin can absorb 60 percent of what is applied, so be conscientious about it.”

COLLAGEN AND ELASTIN The epidermal and dermal layers don’t have a chance at a healthy appearance without great collagen and elastin. So why not wipe some on?

“Collagen is the structural backbone of the skin, and elastin is like a rubber band, allowing the skin to be stretched before contracting back to normal,” George says. “Older skin sags and hangs because we lose collagen and elastin as a result of sun damage throughout our lifetime. Creams with these ingredients promise to tighten, plump and lift the skin.”

But we return to the reality that one of the skin’s main jobs is preventing outside molecules from passing inside. “Applying these directly to the top of the skin as creams will do nothing,” George says.

“Collagen and elastin molecules are too large to penetrate the skin surface to achieve any benefit, so throw these collagen creams away and save your shelf space for what will help preserve your collagen and elastin: sunscreen.” &

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My wife used to be on the All-America water polo team, so we’re in the pool a lot. The entire first floor has spectacular views of the pool, waterfall and spa. We also love to watch the wildlife. It’s nice to sit in the sunroom with a latte in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening and just look out into the backyard. We have spectacular landscape lighting, so the time of day doesn’t matter.

What are your favorite features?

There are almost too many to name. The magnificent, floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace and the 350-gallon saltwater aquarium are the focal points of the great room and kitchen. That’s where we spend most of our time. The aquarium was designed by Acrylic Tank Manufacturing, a company featured on the Animal Planet show Tanked.

Do you entertain often?

We love to entertain. The open layout is perfect for it. You can walk through and mingle, and no one is hidden away in separate rooms. It’s fun to show people around the yard or let them explore it by themselves. We never had a party where we didn’t receive notes thanking us and telling us what a wonderful time everyone had.

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9828 Old Warson Road • Ladue

Inspired by Shingle style architecture of the early Twentieth century, this 2016 remodel features generous sized rooms with panoramic views flow into one another allowing flexible space for all generations. The spacious master suite, his/ her offices, two laundry rooms and five baths on the finest floors plus four bedrooms, two baths, abundant storage on the second floor – perfection!

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This gracious Dean Teiber built home can be described as “a work of art.” Architectural details, soaring ceilings and walls of windows are some of the features. The kitchen designed by Brooks Berry & Associates features fine craftsmanship and design as well as professional quality appliances. The lower level features a wine cellar, exercise room, offices, bedrooms, and family room.

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CHINOISERIE CHIC 〉〉 The influence of Asian decor is becoming more prominent in interiors. Long a source for a statement piece or two, the Chinoiserie look is now being mixed with other trending styles to layer in color, patterns and unique design on everything from walls to fabrics and furniture. Here are some ideas to introduce the look throughout your home.

A SIMPLE NOD to Chinese design using tile adds instant appeal.

CHINOISERIE WALLPAPER adds vibrancy to this sitting room.

THE BEAUTIFUL COLORS AND IMAGES of Chinoiserie wallpaper can make a nursery bright and cheerful.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE NEW TRENDS is combining coastal decor with Chinoiserie.

CHINOISERIE MIXED WITH PREPPY creates a crisp look. You also could mix traditional Asian blues with yellow or hot pink.

CHINOISERIE-INSPIRED WALLPAPER, open shelving and a kelly green island add spunk to this kitchen.

TRY LACQUERED ASIAN FURNITURE in fresh, modern colors.

PALM BEACH MEETS BEIJING with this striking Pagoda pool structure.

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POWDER ROOMS are the perfect place to use a more daring print.

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Asian mirror RUSTED CHANDELIER

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12 APPLE TREE LANE | LADUE | $2,599,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 Beautifully updated estate nestled on 1.8 rolling acres on one of Ladue’s most prestigious lanes features a gourmet kitchen, exquisite millwork, gorgeous outdoor terraces & PebbleTec infinity pool.

146 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE | CLAYTON | $1,000,000 LORI WOODWARD | 314.440.3600 Located in Old Town Clayton, there is no better location to build your new residence. Surrounded by magnificent homes & unique architecture, this location is just steps from all Clayton has to offer!

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329 CARLYLE LAKE DRIVE CREVE COEUR | $899,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Exquisitely renovated townhome showcasing remarkable art work and gallery-style lighting.

Main level living, updated kitchen & walk-out LL. 3-car garage. Private patio & deck.

46 BROADVIEW DRIVE | CLAYTON | $950,000 ANN WROTH | 314.440.0212 Beautiful 3,000+SF home in Claverach Park, one of Clayton’s most desirable streets! 4 BRs, 3.5BAs, updated kitchen & baths w/ living, dining & large family room opens to tiered deck & private yard.

10 BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB TOWN AND COUNTRY | $849,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 Enjoy one-level living in this 3,500+SF home in a gorgeous park-like setting with beautiful landscaping and private outdoor patio area, all on 1.3 acres on Bellerive Country Club Grounds.

779 SOUTHBROOK FOREST WELDON SPRINGS | $829,900 MARGIE KUBIK | 314.954.2513 Exceptional home on quiet cul-de-sac features private backyard with lush gardens and beautiful pool. Main flr master suite, chef’s kitchen, finished lower level; perfect for entertaining. 4-car garage.

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331 CARLYLE LAKE DRIVE CREVE COEUR | $699,900 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Beautiful 4-bedroom townhome in Carlyle Lake w/ updated kitchen, main flr master suite, walkout LL & outdoor private patio area. Community pool, tennis court, lake, walking paths

619 KEHRS MILL ROAD | WEST COUNTY | $675,000 ANN FARWELL | 314.973.3407 REX W. SCHWERDT | 314.800.4755 Extraordinary dream home that’s worthy of a spot in Architectural Digest. 4 BR, 3.5BA w/ floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful white kitchen w/ large center island. 3-car garage.

5290 WATERMAN BOULEVARD UNIT 3W CENTRAL WEST END | $525,000 REX W. SCHWERDT | 314.800.4755 Sophisticated living in the utmost privacy & comfort await in this condo w/ 3,000+SF of elegant living space. Amenities include fitness center, swimming pool & tennis courts!

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HOMEWORK

DEAR HOMEWORK,

Our ranch is a great family home, but it looks like so many other ranches in our neighborhood. We have considered new shutters, columns, front door and siding. We would love to make it unique to our family, but we need your advice!

Sincerely, —COLONIAL CONUNDRUM

DEAR COLONIAL CONUNDRUM,

I think we should give your home what I call an ‘Atlanta Makeover.’ The citizens of Atlanta love their classical homes, and they like them best with a strong dose of exuberance and swagger. We could change all of the items on your to-do list and, frankly, your home wouldn’t look much different.

To create the changes you are looking for, stronger measures are necessary.

In Atlanta, homes achieve an engaging theatricality by interlacing bold architecture with equally strong landscape design. Here, a new entry portal, wider round columns, and a series of longer windows and doors with wider shutters give the long façade new power. These changes are supported by a new patterned drive court and more symmetrical, continuous landscaping, which work together to give the feel of a mini palace.

Color also is important. The brick has been painted white to bring a unity to the whole façade and allow the simple, classic details to ‘play’ with the sunlight. The new shutters are painted to match the gray roof.

The existing turquoise front door and urns provide perfect uplifting accents that keep things from becoming too serious.

At the very least, painting the brick and completing the landscaping will lift your home up, but it is in the final, more architectural flourishes that the property becomes really special.

Thanks for asking, —HOMEWORK

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THE GLORY OF SUNFLOWERS 〉〉

by p. allen smith

EACH SPRING, AS I STARE INTO A HANDFUL OF

sunflower seeds, it’s exciting to imagine the beauty and joy each one has in store! Sunflowers are simple, bold and oh-so-easy to grow. All that’s required are a few seeds, good garden soil and lots of sun. Nature will do the rest and reward you with an abundance of blooms from late spring through fall.

It wasn’t until I spent time knocking around old estates and villages in Tuscany one summer that I fully appreciated the wide range of sunflower varieties. This is where I saw my first Italian White and others of an almost mahogany color. I usually found these heirloom varieties off the beaten path in the small garden plots of hillside towns, growing among the clipped rosemary parterres, tomatoes, squashes and arugula. The randomness of sunflowers dotted about added to the charm of these gardens. That experience sent me home with zeal to plant every variety I could get my hands on. And, I admit, a few gathered seeds just happened to find their way into my luggage.

It’s easy to understand how their striking blooms and long, strong stems make sunflowers a flower arranger’s dream. If,

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like me, you’re prone to bringing everything you grow into the house, it’s important to know that some varieties are better suited for the vase than others.

Recent newcomers outperform some of the old heirloom types, charming as they may be. Because of their almost 10-day vase life as a cut flower, I have come to lean heavily on Vincent’s Fresh and Vincent’s Choice for use in the house and for events. But I continue to make plenty of room for the heirlooms because of the diversity they bring to the farm, both visually and ecologically.

Sunflowers’ range of varieties goes well beyond color and shape. Some bloom on single stems, others tend to branch, and then there are those that can stand like a behemoth in the garden. Giant sunflowers such as Russian Mammoth, California Greystripe or the colossal Sunzilla reach heights of 15 feet with 20-inch seed heads. On the other end of the scale are the dwarfs like the adorable Teddy Bear, growing under 24 inches with soft, pillowy blooms.

If you want to grow really large sunflowers, note that they need extra support as their heavy heads mature. Planting them along a fence, wall or trellis makes them less vulnerable to heavy rain and high winds. We learned this the hard way

after a sudden thunderstorm leveled an entire bed of Russian Mammoths. We hung them upside down in the drying shed for use in autumn arrangements.

We always plant extra sunflowers since they are beneficial to the bee and pollinator population and support bird life. Over the years I’ve seen an increase in indigo buntings, cardinals, red-bellied woodpeckers and other native birds, a delightful benefit of growing sunflowers.

These life-giving plants offer so much to the ecosystems around us, and their radiance delights us in the garden and the home.

TIPS FOR GROWING SUNFLOWERS: 1. Sunflowers are not picky about soil type, but the healthier your soil, the better the blooms.

2. Sunflower seed shells contain a substance that’s toxic to grass. You will need to harvest the sunflower heads before the seeds fall out or plant them in a place where you won’t mind if the grass is stunted or killed.

3. The tall varieties can shade other plants nearby, so be mindful of what flowers you plant around them.

P. ALLEN SMITH IS AN AUTHOR, CONSERVATIONIST, AND TV HOST OF GARDEN HOME ON PBS AND GARDEN STYLE (CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS). HE USES HIS ARKANSAS HOME, MOSS MOUNTAIN FARM, TO PROMOTE THE LOCAL FOOD MOVEMENT, ORGANIC GARDENING AND THE PRESERVATION OF HERITAGE POULTRY. FOR TOURS OF THE FARM, VISIT PALLENSMITH.COM/TOURS. TOWN&style

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ince 2011, Immerse has served St. Louis as the only designer kitchen and bath plumbing studio for design-centric clients and plumbing professionals. It continues to grow as a family-owned business that serves as a valuable resource for the latest styles from around the country. Immerse showcases bestin-class offerings in an interactive and highly visual, yet comfortable, environment that helps clients fulfill their design vision, no matter their budget or style.

Industry-leading vendor Waterworks recently named Immerse its 2017 National Partner of the Year. Immerse is the first partner to achieve this accomplishment two years in a row and in 2016, was the only company to

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receive this award after only one year of partnership with Waterworks. The brand, highly regarded for its exclusive designs and unparalleled quality, is sold at 25 boutique partner showrooms like Immerse in the U.S. and North America, as well as its own showrooms.

“It is humbling to receive this award two years in a row from such an innovative company,” says Immerse partner Leigh Suffian. “As the first and only Waterworks showroom in St. Louis, we are proud to dedicate 10 percent of our 4,500-plussquare-foot space to this iconic brand and to provide our local community access to its unique styles and offerings.”

While Immerse has its roots in plumbing, the company recently has focused more on ancillary products to help clients complete their baths or kitchens. “We are now carrying tile from Waterworks and playing

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more with hardware, bringing in a few lines you won’t find elsewhere in St. Louis,” Suffian says.

Some of the unique lines found at Immerse include SLIK Portfolio tubs, WetStyle tubs and vanities, Watermark and Franz Viegener faucets, Kartners bath accessories, and cabinet hardware by Turnstyle Designs and Nest Studio. “We are always adding lines and updating the showroom,” Suffian notes. “We’re constantly investing in our displays so you’ll be guaranteed to find something new every time you come in, and we have products at every level of affordability.”

Though she says trends are slow to change, Suffian notes that she is still seeing a lot of gold and brass tones, mixed metals and matte black. Apron front sinks for the kitchen are still a hot seller, as are freestanding tubs for the bathroom.

While Suffian and her knowledgeable staff are not officially designers, they graciously work with clients to help identify their preferences and styles. “We’re focused on how we can help make your bathroom or kitchen really special and not just something you’ll find everywhere else around town,” she says.

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[ 63119 ] 318 Plant Ave. | $1,074,900 1-3 p.m.

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[ 63122 ] 1804 Cheswick Place | $1,185,000 1-3 p.m.

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[ 63124 ] 9848 Wild Deer Road | $769,000 1-3 p.m.

314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 30 Dunleith Drive | $1,195,000 1-3 p.m.

314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com 6 Barclay Woods Drive $2,595,000 | 1-3 p.m.

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Trimming • Deadwooding Reduction • Removals Stump grinding • Year round service • Fully insured Contact Michael Baumann for a free estimate & property inspection at 636-375-2812 You’ll be glad you called!

1166 Hampton Park Drive $895,000 | 1-3 p.m.

314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com 121 Lake Forest Drive | $1,150,000 1-3 p.m.

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7324 Colgate Ave. | $259,000 1-3 p.m.

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[ 63131 ] 1120 Vinetta Drive | $389,000 2-4 p.m.

314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com 1012 S. Spoede Road | $549,000 Noon-2 p.m.

314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com 1434 Fairbrook Drive | $745,000 1-3 p.m.

314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

[ 63132 ] 9404 Natalie Circle Drive $334,500 | 1-3 p.m.

314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

[ 63141 ] 819 N. Mosley Road | $319,500 1-3 p.m.

314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

[ 63144 ] 1606 Oriole Lane | $150,000 1-3 p.m.

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1825 Aston Way | $720,000 Pr/SqFt: $221.81 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Kara Kaswell

52 Berry Road Park | $390,000 Pr/SqFt: $161.56 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agent: Ann Pluemer 857 Rolfe Drive | $585,000 Pr/SqFt: $313.67 Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield Agent: Tayler Stanowski

1479 Fawnvalley Drive | $967,500 Pr/SqFt: $227.22 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Diane Denny

[ 63105 ] 7733 W. Biltmore Drive | $719,000 Pr/SqFt: $273.28 J.S. Jeffrey Realty Agent: Jennifer Jeffrey 800 S. Hanley Road, No. 1D $1,100,000 Pr/SqFt: $370.99 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Ann Wroth

[ 63108 ] 32 Westmoreland Place $1,237,000 Pr/SqFt: N/A Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Kevin Hurley

[ 63124 ] 10 Glen Creek Lane | $445,000 Pr/SqFt: $260.84 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agents: Lynn Andel and Zachary White 9001 Sedgwick Place Drive $495,000 Pr/SqFt: $259.03 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Peggy Dozier

[ 63132 ] 4 Highgate Road | $479,000 Pr/SqFt: $249.74 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Lauren Gillentine