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Fun was had by all when sales executive Jennifer Lyons and her family visited the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park. After viewing the many species and types of bird, they hiked the property trails and then drove through nearby Lone Elk Park, where bison, deer and elk were grazing.

—JENNIFER LYONS

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COVER STORY – American Parkinson Disease Association TALK OF THE TOWNS THE INSIDER TECH TALK – Kids & Privacy Apps ON THE PAGE HEARD IN THE HALLS WINTER SPORTS WRAP-UP WORDS OF WISDOM – Advice for Graduates PARENT TRAP – Stay Calm & Carry On

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Associate editor Julie Johnson attended a trivia night with family and friends to support Jefferson County Treatment Court programs.

—JULIE JOHNSON

21 SNAPPED! Pedal the Cause 22 Craft Alliance Nurses for Newborns 23 Clayton Century Foundation

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we’re sorry on the cover » THE TALK OF THE TOWNS COLUMN ON P. 8 OF THE MARCH 8 ISSUE STATED THAT THE STONEWORK OF SOLDIERS MEMORIAL HAD NOT BEEN CLEANED SINCE THE 1930S, BUT THE EXTERIOR ACTUALLY WAS CLEANED IN 2002.

IN OUR MARCH 22 ISSUE ON P. 33, THE NAME OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MID-EAST AREA AGENCY ON AGING SHOULD READ MARY SCHAEFER.

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THE APDA GOLF CLASSIC IN MEMORY OF JACK BUCK TAKES PLACE MAY 15 AT ALGONQUIN GOLF CLUB. THE OPTIMISM WALK IS SLATED FOR JUNE 10. FOR TICKETS, EVENT AND GENERAL PARKINSON’S INFORMATION, CALL 636.778.3377 OR VISIT STLAPDA.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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Associate editor Julie Johnson enjoyed a New Cathedral Concerts performance of The Tallis Scholars, a British choral group that travels the world performing Renaissance works.

—JULIE JOHNSON

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from the editor's desk Our parenting column in today’s issue is called Stay Calm & Carry On. The topic was a reader request and offers useful tips on how to defuse a situation at risk of becoming a full-blown tantrum. I, too, have suggested a particular childrearing topic, one on grandparenting, but it doesn’t look like the column will get here in time for an upcoming visit by my youngsters.

That’s OK: I’ve already learned quite a number of strategies to deploy when the little ones move in for a week. First, like the Boy Scouts, be prepared. In my case that means cleaning the house so it can be messed up. That’s right: The new hurt that will be inflicted on a usually orderly home is much more bearable when you start with a clean slate. Despite my intentions to enforce a rule of ‘pick up this toy before taking out the next one,’ Legos, Crayons, Shrinky Dinks and My Little Ponies dominate the battlefield, I mean, my living space.

Next I advise, unlike the Marines: leave a man behind. It’s simply easier to manage, I mean enjoy, your grandkids one-onone. No matter how well-thought-out your plan for a day of fun, it’s unlikely both kids will embrace it. In fact, it’s very likely one (or both) will refuse to go at all, and then you’re stuck with a mutiny, I mean an unhappy child(ren). So given the assumption that most kids have contrarian impulses (unless your plan is a day at the toy store), have one grandparent guarding, I mean accompanying, each child on an outing tailor-designed for him or her.

Last, I recommend using your fail safe: a bribe of ice cream or candy. Now I wouldn’t share that tactic with Mom and Dad, but it always works for me. Same for promises of unlimited time in front of the TV or playing Minecraft. Don’t share that either.

—Dorothy F. Weiner Editor in Chief

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[ AMERICAN STAYPARKINSON ACTIVE DISEASE ASSOCIATION

by alexa beattie PARKINSON DISEASE, A NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER caused by a lack of the chemical dopamine

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in the brain, now affects 1.5 million people in the United States. A new diagnosis is made every 9 minutes. A progressive disease, it eventually ravages a patient’s ability to perform even the simplest daily tasks. Increased longevity may account for the rise in diagnoses, but according to Debbie Guyer, executive director of the Greater St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), research done over the past few years has shown that simple exercise (tai chi, yoga, swimming) may slow the disease’s progression.

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and the local chapter—one of the largest in the country— is launching some exciting new programs to mark it. One of those is a schedule of live-streamed exercise classes to be held at the APDA Community Resource Center in Chesterfield. “These are very important,” Guyer says. “Just as you wouldn’t miss taking a dose of medication, we don’t want people to miss a class. The people I see coming here to exercise don’t look a day worse [than when they started exercising]. It’s remarkable.”

Also new this month is an adapted tango dance class at Convergence Dance and Body Center in Richmond Heights and a PEP Talk (Parkinson’s Education Program) on nutrition and its impact on the disease. “It’s always our goal at APDA to provide those who have been diagnosed with PD and their families the tools to continue to live life to the very fullest,” Guyer says. To that end, the association holds more than 40 support groups, 25 different exercise classes and multiple educational seminars. Guyer herself leads PD-101, a one-on-one session with families and individuals designed to answer questions, address concerns, and connect people newly diagnosed to valuable resources and services. “We hold these sessions five days a week. People say they never have had that much time devoted to them,” she notes.

In addition, there are small-group health and education courses, as well as quarterly seminars that bring larger groups together for discussions with healthcare professionals. The APDA also partners with local universities to provide handwriting, voice and speech courses, and enhanced exercise programming. The Center has a resource library and publishes a newsletter.

All programs are offered free of charge to help patients and their families enhance quality of life. None of this would be possible without funding, however, and on May 15, APDA hosts its biggest fundraiser, the 19th Annual APDA Golf Classic in Memory of Jack Buck, who himself had Parkinson’s, at Algonquin Golf Club. Honorary chair is John Mozeliak, senior VP and general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals; KMOX sports director Tom Ackerman is emcee. For those who don’t golf, Guyer notes there’s a dinner-only option available.

Meanwhile, plans are being finalized for the June 10 Optimism Walk taking place at Maryville University. This, Guyer says, is a wonderful opportunity for friends and family to visit with each other, enjoy activities (regardless of age), meet others with Parkinson’s, and learn more about the Parkinson community and APDA’s role in it. The honorary chair for this event is business innovation consultant and former CEO of Pulaski Bank, Bill Donius.

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Ground was broken late last month on a ‘smart’ home for Ballwin police officer Michael Flamion, who is paralyzed from the neck down after he was shot in the back during a routine traffic stop last July. The home, near the police station, will be equipped so that Flamion can move around on his own easier with help from an iPad that he doesn’t have to control with his hands, which remain paralyzed. He has regained some movement in his shoulders. The Gary Sinise Foundation, which is dedicated to constructing smart homes for wounded soldiers paralyzed in combat, is building the home for Flamion and his wife, Sarah. Ballwin police chief Kevin Scott lobbied the foundation to expand its mission to include first responders. The foundation also is retrofitting the home of Hazelwood officer MICHAEL FLAMION Craig Tudor, whose spinal cord was damaged in a collision while on an emergency call in his squad car. Tudor and his wife, Christine, attended the groundbreaking ceremony. The families have become close since Flamion and Tudor underwent treatment at Craig Rehabilitation Center in Englewood, Colorado, last year. As they regain some movement and independence, both men are fortunate to have supportive people in their lives. The foundation also is assisting veteran Chris Sanna, paralyzed by an armed robber’s bullet after leaving a Cardinals game in September 2015.

sound lame? That construction is something up with which we should not put!) OK, we’re back … beginning June 5, Frontier Airlines will have two flights to Denver instead of only one. The flights will depart from St. Louis Lambert International Airport at 1:50 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. over the summer. Speaking of getting our words cattywampus, isn’t the name of our big airplane place Lambert-St. Louis International Airport? Nope. It has been changed officially, and now we have the logo to prove it. Plus—look, kids! No hyphen! What a relief for beleaguered copy editors everywhere.

The AKC Museum of the Dog is moving back to its original home in NYC sometime next year when a suitable space is found, read: one that looks nice and is not too expensive. You might want to check out this unique spot in the next 12 months or so before the American Kennel Club goes all uptown

with it. (Note: The museum is closed Mondays.) Back in 1985, the AKC realized that its home in the New York Life Building on Madison Avenue was getting as cramped as a doghouse that used to be big enough for a Saint Bernard puppy. It really hasn’t been in its idyllic setting in Queeny Park all that long. Since 1987, the relocated museum has grown from its humble beginnings at the antebellum Jarville House (1853), a beautiful example of Greek revival architecture where the Edgar Queeny family lived for a while. It was soon evident that even more space would be needed, and in 1990, a modern addition expanded the museum to 14,000 square feet, all dedicated to art inspired by man’s best friend. (If your dog is friendly, this place is dogfriendly.) The gift shop occupies the former carriage house. More than one wedding has been held for dog lovers who include purebreds, mutts or both in their wedding parties. And you wouldn’t be an animal lover if you skipped the exhibit that’s at the museum through Sept. 24: Canine Impressions: Dog Show Scenes II, a collection of dog-show oils by Terry d. Chacon.

Chacon’s work also includes bronze sculpture and custom jewelry art. It’s unclear what will move into the space, but it probably won’t be retooled to display

Since it’s spring, but still chilly as I write this, what better name for a pop-up boutique than Emerge? Two days from now (Friday, April 7) the aptly named retail concept will debut at Taubman Prestige Outlets in Chesterfield Valley. Several of the merchants that will appear from time to time—they’ll be rotated out and replaced every Saturday—have storefronts already, like Kakao Chocolate. But others, such as Delirious By Design (I know, right? Love that!) are entrepreneurial, online merchants that will be afforded an opportunity to leverage the 2,000-square-foot co-op space for exposure over the summer. Plans are to keep the venture open Friday through Sunday during mall hours, and only through August for now.

If you’re heading to Denver from the StL for business or pleasure, soon you’ll have twice as many flights to choose from. (I’m sorry, but doesn’t ‘from which to choose’ just

[ TT TRIVIA ] WHERE IN THE STATE OF COLORADO IS THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD?

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cat artwork, since there are cat museums elsewhere … although there are enough kinda funny cat memes and videos to fill 12 times the room available.

The late Chuck Berry already has been immortalized by historians as the ‘father of rock ’n’ roll,’ and he so frequently performed at Blueberry Hill in U. City that some in the StL may have imagined him to be immortal. But although he passed on March 18 at the age of 90, his music will live on forever. It’s even way out of this world, and probably the solar system … Johnny B. Goode was the only rock song on a recording launched into outer space in 1977 on the Voyager spacecraft in an effort to depict life and culture on Earth in case extraterrestrial beings happen upon it.

But on Berry’s home planet, despite his legal problems and checkered past, he is revered, and nowhere more

than in the Loop. A bronze of Berry playing guitar—on the north side of Delmar Boulevard near Salt + Smoke— was festooned with flowers and bead necklaces, stuffed animals and candles at its ‘duck walking’ feet.

Pedestrians by the dozens paused to take selfies with the statue. Vintage Vinyl had an epitaph on the marquee, but most impressive was the giant painting of Berry’s posthumous album, Chuck, being completed on the west wall. While on a scaffold, Joe Albanese referred to an image of the cover as he rendered white against a black background. A man strolled up to snap a picture with his smartphone right as a reporter took one with his camera and said, “We’re gonna make you famous!”

Albanese paused, looked down and shrugged, quipping, “I’m already famous.” The album he was memorializing on the brick wall is the first Berry had recorded since 1979. It will be released in June, and the buzz from critics, notably Rolling Stone, is positive.

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I AM NOT THE MOST RELIGIOUS PERSON, so it

seems odd that two of the most influential people in my life are Sisters of Loretto. The first is Sr. Georgeann Hanson, who had the misfortune of being my teacher during my angst-filled high school years. I spent much of my time trying to figure out how I could single-handedly change the world so that we could be like the Coke commercial, you know, everyone in ‘perfect harmony.’

The second person is Sr. Barbara Roche. She didn’t come into my life until my mid-30s. By that time, I was well into a thriving career with a family and without much extra time, but somehow she convinced me I really wanted to help her raise money for my alma mater, Nerinx Hall. I didn’t, but I did it. If you are Catholic, you never say no to a nun.

Seventeen years ago, seven Catholic religious communities established Marian Middle School, and Sr. Barbara was one of the founding members. The school’s goal is to educate girls for life and “to break the cycle of poverty by fostering their spiritual, academic, social, moral, emotional and physical development.” Oh, and they do this at little or no cost to the parents. And by the way, they don’t have a single major donor but lots of smaller donors to make sure their budget is met each year. And the ‘educating for life’ is not something that is just printed on T-shirts; they are serious. Most of the girls move to a single-sex high school, then college, then a career. All while receiving support from Marian, whether it’s financial, academic or career-related.

I spent a few hours hanging out with the girls the other day, and instead of telling me everything they were learning in school (the students from Marian usually graduate a reading level higher than their own), they talked about their Quest projects. These allow them to explore outside interests. One student’s group is taking apart an old motorcycle and putting it back together again. Why? Well, to prove that they can! One is refinishing old furniture for people moving into their first homes. Another young woman is creating new pieces from unsalvageable furniture. Two are working on website development, and one young woman is knitting scarves for the homeless. And finally, there was a writer. Her group is learning about PR. She thought the initials stood for public restoration, and upon reflection, I think she has aptly renamed the field of public relations.

Let me remind you, they are in middle school.

When I was in high school and I used to moan to Sr. Georgeann about my life, she would ask me two questions: What can I do about the problem and What will I do about the problem? Life was about choices. In many ways, those seven religious communities made the choice 17 years ago to stop talking about the importance of educating young women caught in a cycle of poverty and take care of it without a commitment from anyone other than themselves. Kind of gutsy for a bunch of nuns, don’t you think? They clearly are striving for that ‘perfect harmony.’ Check out marianmiddleschool.org.

This column may be light on laughs, but I hope it is informative. I do have to fulfill my promise of one chuckle a column, so here it is: What did one DNA say to the other DNA? Do these genes make my butt look big?

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

Welcome, CHELSEA CLINTON. America’s onetime first daughter, now all grown up, will be in town to discuss and sign her new book, It’s Your World:

Get Informed, Get Inspired & Get Going! (Puffin, April 2017). The happening takes

place at Left Bank Books at 5:30 p.m. April 7. Tickets, which include a copy of the book, are $11 or $21 for a family of up to four.

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St. Louisan TERI GRIEGE already has much to be proud of, but the founder of Powered By Hope Foundation can now add another accolade: the Cash, Sweat and Tears Award given annually to an extraordinary volunteer.

Despite having stage IV colon cancer, Griege has raised almost $250,000 for Pedal the Cause.

Today’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. Last year, it was named the No. 1 free attraction in the nation.

In this year’s poll, our zoo is among 20 nominees in the U.S., all accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and hand-picked by a panel of experts.

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KIDS & PRIVACY APPS A question I hear often from parents is: What apps should I keep my kids from using? It is a valid question and one that changes regularly. I remember when the social networking apps became available and the amount of time I spent searching the various networks, looking for my kids’ and their friends’ profiles. As soon as I would find one, they would close their account and create a new one with a fake name. Fast-forward 13 years later, and our kids are expected to communicate in chat rooms, have social media accounts and use video to show their knowledge of subjects. Our technology-savvy children know how to use privacy apps to hide things from us.

A 2014 Pew Research Center study showed that more than 73 percent of teens in the U.S. have access to a smartphone. eMarketer projects that today, more than 89 percent of 12- through 17-year-olds have smartphones, and 45 percent of kids under age 11 have them.

These kids have access to pictures, videos, networks and messaging apps that most of us struggle to understand, let alone know how to use. Gone are the days of kids closing their browser windows to hide what they were doing when you walked into the room. Today, your smartphone comes with built-in technology that allows you to easily set your phone into private mode and hide all apps (my 16-year-old showed me how to do this). After some research, I found dozens of apps available for kids to download that help them protect their privacy.

If your kids have these apps on their phone, you should find out what they are hiding and why they are hiding it. Most of these apps are built with security in mind, but kids can

use them to make sure you don’t see what they are sharing or saying.

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➧ Vault Hide, Phone Vault

or Hide It: These apps are all popular ways to hide your messages, photos and videos.

Some make it very hard to find, as they have something called stealth mode. That means there won’t be an icon easy to find on the phone and there is a hidden way to open the app. ➧ Calculator% and Calculator Vault: Yes, app developers created a way for you to hide photos behind a calculator.

Don’t let your kids convince you they are using this new tool for math class. ➧ App Lock, LOCX and App Locker: LOCX has the cutest icon that could be mistaken for a game. These not only hide your photos, messages and video, but they also let you lock your other apps.

Clearly these apps all can be used for good, and if your kids are using them, it doesn’t mean they have been sexting or participating in cyberbullying.

The reality is they heard about these apps and may have tried them once or twice. Do what I did: Tell your teen you are thinking of using a vault app and ask them what they use. It will be a great way to start the conversation, as they are going to wonder what you are trying to hide!

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NO SPRING CHICKEN PHOTO: MIRIAM PASCAL

A form of the expression—meaning no longer young—was recorded as early as 1711 in a British news sheet. (You ought to consider you are now past a chicken; this Humour, which was well enough in a Girl, is insufferable in one of your Motherly Character.)

‘No spring chicken,’ an exaggeration of the phrase, was recorded in America in 1906 and likely referred to the fact that a younger chicken, born in spring rather than over the winter months, had more tender meat.

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Apricot Filling ½ c. apricot jam 2 T. lemon juice ½ c. finely chopped pecans

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» Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. » With electric mixer, beat eggs on high for approximately 5 minutes, until thick and foamy. » Add sugar, oil, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

Beat until combined and creamy. » Add potato starch and ground almonds; beat until combined. Set aside.

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On April 1, the Children’s Garden at Missouri Botanical Garden opens for spring, helping kids learn about plants, nature and sustainability through activities like Pot-A-Plant and Create a Toad Abode.

Head to Forest Park April 9 for the 21 Sun Salute Yoga & Wellness Symposium, an event to raise awareness for Down syndrome.

There will be various health and wellness stations, live entertainment and yoga for all levels.

Little Bit of Haven hosts Taste of Haven April 22 in the Grove. Participants receive food and drink specials at area bars and restaurants. The event benefits the nonprofit’s mission to provide temporary housing for family members of area hospital patients.

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Scoop out about 1 T dough at a time and roll into balls between your palms. Place ball onto prepared baking sheet. » Use thumb or the back of a measuring spoon to form an indentation in the center of each ball. » Fill with apricot filling. » Bake for approximately 12 minutes, until cookie tops are set.

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The English department recently hosted its third annual All Write Festival, which brings writers in various forms— authors, journalists, poets, songwriters and more—to the school throughout the week to share their stories and talents with students. Pictured: Senior Esque Ewing performed his original stand-up comedy act to open for comedian Aparna Nancherla.

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Students made their mark in the St. Louis Symphony’s Express the Music competition, which combines writing with fine arts for grades six through 12. After listening to one of Beethoven’s symphonies, students wrote a poem, essay or short story inspired by the music. Sisters Amaris (seventh grade) and Aurora (eighth grade) Hofius were awarded Honorable Mention at the recent awards ceremony at Powell Hall, finishing in the top five out of 258 entries. Seventh-grader Gavin Grempler and eighthgrader Jordan Preis were named finalists.

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Second-graders are finishing up a service project they began last fall to provide 100 pairs of shoes for children in Uganda. The students organized fundraisers throughout the year to collect denim, which will be shipped to shoemakers in the African country to make each pair, along with $10 per shoe. Students also collected Band-Aids and Neosporin. Pictured: Ava Carder

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Senior Emily Bauer brought home the title of Missouri State Champion at the Poetry Out Loud state finals in Jefferson City. The annual competition, which had an estimated 6,000 participants, encourages public speaking skills and self-confidence by having high school students recite poems of their choosing. Bauer won a cash prize and a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend the national finals at the end of the month. Pictured: Courtney Pena, Emily Bauer, Andria Benmuvhar

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Villa Duchesne students attended the St. Louis Young Women’s Leadership Conference, Breaking Glass Ceilings, at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Six of the students were also on the steering committee, and senior Sara Sowins designed the logo for the conference.

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[ SPORTS WRAP-UP by bill hester

Kirkwood versus Webster Groves is one of the biggest rivalries in the St. Louis area, especially when it comes to the annual Turkey Day football game. But both were winners on the biggest stage of high school sports this winter as they concluded the season with basketball championships. Webster Groves boys captured their third state title, and the Kirkwood girls followed with their first-ever state championship to highlight another amazing season for area teams.

[ boys basketball ]

WEBSTER GROVES won its last 23 games of the season, none more impressive than its 70-35 victory over Lee’s Summit West in the Class 5 championship at Mizzou Arena in Columbia March 18. Both teams came into the title game on a hot streak with just two losses each. But Webster dominated from start to finish, led by a pair of juniors who are Division I signees. Courtney Ramey, who has signed with Louisville, had 25 points, and Saint Louis University signee Carte’Are Gordon had 21 for the Statesmen, who finished the season with a 29-2 record. The 28th win (and 22nd in a row) provided the drama as Ramey scored on a three-point play with just seven seconds left, handing Webster the victory over Kickapoo, 58-57 in the semifinals.

Webster advanced to the Final Four with a 76-57 triumph over CBC.

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Webster was within a few points of a perfect season. Its losses came by one point to St. Louis University High and two points to Champaign Central. CHAMINADE joined Webster in the Class 5 Final Four. The Red Devils had an impressive 79-46 win over Jackson in the quarterfinals and lost twice in Columbia, falling to Lee’s Summit West 74-69 in the semifinals and Kickapoo 89-78 in the third-place game.

They finished with a 24-7 record.

The Red Devils, like Webster, should be a force again next season, as they were led by juniors: 6-foot-7 Jerricole Hellems averaged 22 points a game, while 6-foot-6 Karrington Davis averaged 19.2 points per game.

PARKWAY CENTRAL had a memorable run to the Final Four in Class 4. The Colts, who finished with a 23-10 record, played their best basketball at the end of the season and crushed Jennings 66-48 in the quarterfinals. They would finish fourth at state, losing to Bolivar 63-41 in the semifinals, and Kearney 50-40 in the third-place game. They were led in scoring throughout the season by DeAndre Campbell, who averaged 21.9 points per game.

WHITFIELD made it to the championship game in Class 3 behind Torrence Watson, who led all St. Louis area scorers with a 27.9 average. The Warriors defeated Hogan Prep 79-70 in the semifinals but lost in the championship game to Northwest Academy 78-68.

[ girls basketball ]

KIRKWOOD won its first state championship. It needed two overtimes to dispose of the Columbia Rock Bridge Bruins, 60-56, and followed that with a 43-36 win over Lee’s Summit in the Class 5 championship game. Kirkwood won its first eight games of the season and would lose just once the rest of the season, to Parkway North. They avenged the loss to Incarnate Word, the Class 4 champions.

The Pioneers were led by the duo of Lauryn Miller and Jayla Everett. Miller, a senior headed to UCLA in the fall, was selected as the Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year. Everett, a junior, will be one of the state’s top players next year.

PARKWAY NORTH actually won its conference over Kirkwood (the Vikings split

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against Kirkwood, winning the league game and losing in the Viz Tournament) and won 12 of its last 14 games to finish at 24-6. The Vikings had a rough draw in the postseason as they played Incarnate Word in the quarterfinals, losing 62-47.

The WHITFIELD girls joined the boys with a Final Four appearance in Class 3.

The Warriors advanced to the title game with a 53-41 win over Trenton in the semifinals but lost in the championship game against powerhouse Strafford, 83-37.

Sophomore Alijah Blackwell averaged more than 20 points a game for Whitfield.

[ girls swimming ]

It was a great state meet for area teams at the Rec-Plex in St. Peters. LAFAYETTE won the state team title with 224 points. Rock Bridge, which led going into the final race, the 400-yard free relay, finished second with 220.5 points. Junior Franceska Petrosino, sophomore Cate Behl, junior Delaney Thomas and freshman Claire Vanbiljon were members of the first-place 400-free relay team. Thomas, Behl and Vanbiljon also were on the first-place 200-yard ANNA MILLER free relay team along with sophomore Katie Haefner.

Five area teams finished in the top 10, with MARQUETTE bringing home third place.

KIRKWOOD was seventh, PARKWAY CENTRAL eighth and VISITATION ninth. Area athletes won two of the three relay events, four of the eight individual events, and the diving championship.

Marquette’s Ashley Yarbrough won the diving competition, while Elle Christe of Lafayette finished second. St. Joseph’s Academy’s Anna ASHLEY YARBROUGH Miller was one of the most dominant swimmers in

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the meet, winning both the 50-yard free and the 100-yard free. In the 200-yard free, Alyssa Lemon of MARQUETTE won first, LADUE’s Paige Mitchell finished second (she was also second in the 500-yard free), and Petrosino of Lafayette was third.

PARKWAY CENTRAL’s Madison Brown was the other individual champion, winning the 100-yard backstroke.

Petrosino won the maximum four medals from state. In addition to being on the champion 400-free relay team, she was third in the 200-medley relay team, third in the 200-free and fourth in the 100-butterfly.

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[ wrestling ]

The dominance of the WHITFIELD wrestling squad continued. The Warriors, who have finished either first or second the last seven seasons, won their fifth state title during the span by capturing the Class 1 team title. Whitfield finished with 174.5 points and closed out the meet impressively. They had five wrestlers advance to championship matches, and all five came home with the gold!

Chris Wilkes, who finished the season at 49-1, won at 125 pounds, winning his championship match over Troy Kyser of Knob Noster by technical fall, 24-9. Austin Smith won at 132 pounds, winning by a 3-2 decision over Keven Steeby of MidBuchanan in the finals. Smith finished the season with a 46-6 mark.

The Hahn brothers each won championships. Rodney Hahn, who finished at 46-3, won at 145 pounds. William Hahn won the 152-pound title. The win was the 50th of the season by William Hahn, who has lost just five times. Ethan Sheretz was the other Warrior individual champion, and he did it with a pin in the title match at 182 pounds over Jake Riggs of Maysville. Sheretz finished the season with a 42-3 record.

Three state champions were not quite enough for CBC to come away with a team championship in Class 4. But it was a great meet and season for the Cadets, who finished second to Staley. Malik Johnson, Joshua Saunders and D.J. Shannon all won state titles for the Cadets. Shannon’s title at 160 pounds capped off a perfect season.

He won by a 7-4 decision over Cory Peterson of DeSmet in the finals. It was Shannon’s 48th victory without a loss.

Johnson lost just once in 34 matches in capturing the title at 120 pounds. He won by an 8-3 decision over Cameron Fusco of Seckman in the championship match.

Saunders, who finished at 36-5, had one of the biggest wins in the state meet.

CHAMINADE’s Danny Conley was the other Class 4 individual champion. He lost just one of his 50 matches this season. LAFAYETTE finished fourth as a team, led

by Austin Stofer, who finished second at 170 pounds. He was 49-4 for the season.

PARKWAY SOUTH’s Garrett Kloeppel was undefeated until the title match at 126.

He finished 43-1.

[ hockey ]

CBC did not dominate the regular season in the Mid-States Club Hockey Association, as it has in recent past, but shined in the playoffs, culminating in their fourth straight championship and their 12th in the last 17 years.

ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH, which had defeated CBC twice during the season, was the top seed entering play in the Challenge Cup (the top teams in the league). The Junior Bills, who finished 24-4, made it to the championship game at the Scottrade Center on March 8, but they fell short to CBC, 4-1. The Cadets finished 23-5, with goalkeeper Jack Caruso named Most Valuable Player in the title game.

WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN won its first-ever hockey championship, capturing the Wickenheiser Cup at Scottrade Center on March 8. The Wildcats defeated LADUE 3-2 in the title game, and Jason Kelly was named Most Valuable Player. Westminster finished the season with a 16-9-5 mark, while Ladue wound up 24-4.

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2 | CAMP WESTMINSTER

Make music, enjoy the outdoors or program a robot! There’s something for everyone at Camp Westminster, held June 5 through 30. Half- and full-day camps are available for boys and girls in kindergarten through ninth grade.

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At Camp Whitfield, children entering first through eighth grade participate in a variety of fun activities, like technology-based programs, unique art experiences, crafts, sports and games.

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4 | CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER’S SUMMER SPACE ADVENTURES

Aspiring astronauts, scientists and engineers will have a ‘blast’ at the award-winning Challenger Learning Center. Camps include simulated space missions, underwater missions using SCUBA and hand-built rovers, rocket building and more. New camps include Sports in Space and Innovator’s TechShop.

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REGISTER NOW FOR 2017 SUMMER ART CAMPS! Laumeier offers one-week Summer Art Camps in half-day sessions for ages 4 to 6 and full-day sessions for ages 6 to 15 beginning Monday, June 12!

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Chaminade’s summer camps give your children a chance to sample all our school has to offer in academics, athletics and the arts.

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6 | CHURCHILL CENTER & SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

Our six-week program designed for children with specific learning disabilities features a one-on-one tutorial and individualized curriculum fused with creative and interactive experiences to empower students to thrive in and out of the classroom.

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Three one-week sessions in July Day camp for students entering 1st - 8th grade Camp Whitfield is the best deal in town: hot lunch, snacks, field trip expenses + all material fees included.

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Cor Jesu enrichment and sports camps are for girls in third through eighth grade. Our new 2017 camps include knitting, media production, standardized test prep and robotics.

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9 | FORSYTH SUMMER DISCOVERY

Unplug, ride bikes, climb higher, create, play sports, act, spend the night and more at Forsyth Summer Discovery June 12 through Aug. 11 for ages 3 through 12. There are ‘Fun Lunch Fridays’ and pizza and movie nights. Pre-primary camps and extended day offered. Register online.

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J Day Camps at the JCC offer fun, friendship and a camp for every kid’s interests, including sports, arts, swimming, STEAM, field trips and more, for ages 3 through grade 10.

Laumeier offers themed, one-week Summer Art Camps in half-day sessions for ages 4 to 6 and full-day sessions for ages 6 to 15 beginning June 12. Campers find inspiration in the surrounding artwork for drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting and more!

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In partnership with MICDS, this one-of-a-kind program teaches area high school students the coding and design skills needed to create their own mobile apps and jumpstart their careers with one of the most sought-after skills in today’s tech industry!

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TOWN TALK It's almost that time again— when the flood gates open and another graduating class is released into the world. Our young people need all the advice they can get. But because wise words from mom and dad often can fall on deaf ears, we asked successful St. Louisans to share their wisdom.

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There is so much coming at you—information is everywhere.

Sorting through the static is difficult and necessary. You need to begin to figure out who you might be. You need to embrace your passion for something—and you don’t have to share that with everyone, but let what fires you up the most become a guidepost for the future. You’ll mess things up for sure, but push through the clutter and embrace who you are and want to be. You need to please yourself first. And look up! Staring at your phone gets in the way of you seeing, searching, discovering, feeling, connecting. ~Steve Woolf, artistic director The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

Find lessons and inspiration in the success of others. Never be the smartest person at the table, and if you are, pull up more chairs and invite smarter people. Embrace challenges and surround yourself with people who know more than you and can help you grow personally and professionally. Successful people all have one thing in common—they don’t just settle for being average in their field, they strive to be the best by continuing to learn and grow their abilities. Quick tips: Ask questions, get involved, do the research, ask for input, respect other opinions even when you disagree, have fun and love what you do! ~Tonya Page, founding partner Page Law

When you graduate, it seems like you should be ready to do anything, face anything, know anything. And you should feel that way after such a huge accomplishment! But an important lesson I’ve learned is that no one expects you to know everything. In fact, they don’t want you to. Ask questions and use those who have more experience as resources (they appreciate being asked!). It’s hard to remember, but there is never a point when you will have it all figured out. You will keep learning and practicing. After all, life is a marathon, not a sprint! ~Mona Langenberg, president GO! St. Louis

Don’t stress hunting for that unicorn job that aligns perfectly with your ideal vision of a career, your major or your parents’ expectations. Seek the job that will challenge you and stretch you the most; seek managers and peers who are invested in your development. Once you’ve stopped growing, move on. Five years from now you will be a much more valuable asset to any company than your peers who chose a more comfortable path. The opportunities will find you. ~ Erin Steinbruegge, chief operating officer OneSpace

Follow your passion and make a career of it. During the interview process, convey your goals to make sure they align with the company and hiring manager.

This will help establish a successful career path. It’s also important to take as many internships as possible. New experiences may lead to new opportunities and also make you more marketable in the process. ~Alper Oztok, general manager Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis

Here are a few thoughts your folks already may have told you: ‘please,’ ‘thank you’ and ‘you’re welcome’ are great words, and handwritten thank you notes go a long way. Wake up happy every day: it’s all in your control. ~Nancy Friedman, keynote speaker Telephone Doctor

Graduates today are facing a globalized society— a workplace that is much different from the one their parents discovered. Regardless of the external environment, some core truths remain: find what you love to do and what the world needs. When your deep joy meets the world’s deep joy, that’s your purpose. Remember: set out to have fun and be of service—to humanity, a cause, our world—and you’ll have a great life. If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. ~Jill Butler, owner RedKey Realty

It’s important to believe in what you’re doing. I’ve often said I didn’t try to save the world, but two zip codes are better off now because of Schlafly Beer. It’s hard to overstate the satisfaction of doing a job that makes a difference, whether in the community or the world at large. If you don’t like what you’re doing, you’ll make yourself miserable and your performance on the job will suffer. Be open to change. I had been practicing law 14 years before Schlafly Beer opened for business. Think of your career as largely improvised, like jazz, as opposed to being carefully orchestrated like a symphony. ~Tom Schlafly, co-founder Schlafly Brewing Co.

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child is losing it may be the toughest challenge you will face as a parent. This is particularly true when your child is intense, strong-minded and stubborn— even more so when your temperament matches theirs.

The following are best practices for remaining detached.

1. Know Your Child: Some kids, like adults, get crabby when hungry or tired, so plan ahead and prevent this cause of fits.

Some sensitive children absorb everything around them, i.e. sounds, sights, emotions and energy, and this sensory overload is the cause of their outbursts. These kids need periodic breaks from the action, as well as chances to refuel after school or time spent in stimulating environments.

2. Know Yourself: There is a reason certain kids get under your skin; they are actually pointing out something about you.

You may see qualities in your child that you judge in yourself, i.e. how bossy and controlling she is. Or she might be mirroring qualities that you wish you had more of, like being assertive or carefree. When you handle your issue, it will become easier to stay unplugged during your child’s behaviors.

3. The Real Issue: Under children’s anger is often an unmet need, so stay calm and listen for hints at what’s really going on, and then try to meet that need.

4. Seek First to Understand: Do your best to mirror what you hear your child saying and get in her shoes for a moment and see the issue from her point of view. Kids who feel heard and understood are more likely to listen to you and your concerns.

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5. Take a Break: If your dander starts to rise, tell your child you need to take a time out to calm yourself down. Not only will you be modeling an important tool, you will also avoid losing it yourself and continuing a cycle of anger and power struggles. When your child’s emotions start to go up, yours need to go down.

6. Teach Skills: During quiet times, teach your child what she can do to calm herself down: exercise, journaling, artwork, stories, poetry, yoga, breathing or mindfulness. Time out is a place to go and calm down doing things you love; it’s not a punishment.

7. Take Care of You: You will find it easier to pull off the above suggestions if you are rested and full, as opposed to drained and empty. Focus on good nutrition, plenty of sleep, exercise, and time with your spouse and friends.

8. Parent for the Long Term: Sometimes it’s easier to yell and overpower kids, but you’ve then established a pattern that will play out through the teen years. Take full responsibility for your feelings and reactions: your kids don’t make you feel anything. Staying detached and sometimes walking away from a conflict will help your child diffuse their emotions.

TIM JORDAN, M.D., IS A BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIAN WHO SPECIALIZES IN COUNSELING GIRLS AGES 6 THROUGH COLLEGE. HE RECENTLY LAUNCHED AN ONLINE VIDEO PARENTING COURSE, TAKING FLIGHT: EVERYDAY PARENTING WISDOM TO HELP GIRLS SOAR. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DRTIMJORDAN.COM.

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[ ride for a reason ]

A new wave of cycling has hit the Lou! Indoor cycling franchise CYCLEBAR just opened its first location in Missouri at 1657 Clarkson Road in Chesterfield and will open its second in Creve Coeur in April. Three more are planned for the area. Beyond a great workout set to upbeat music, CycleBar is all about giving back to its communities through the CycleGiving program, which raises money for local nonprofits through fundraising rides.

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Downtown Kirkwood is adding another fun spot with unique items. HEY LOTTIE!, a boutique that offers personalized, one-of-a-kind gifts for babies, brides and everyone in between, will open April 6 at its new location right near the corner of Kirkwood Road and Jefferson Avenue.

[ new in ladue ]

Kirkwood-based custom dinnerware company SASHA NICHOLAS is adding a wedding registry and gift boutique in Ladue that will feature lifestyle accessories and high-end china, stemware, flatware and cookware, as well as its normal line of dinnerware and gifts.

Founder Cynthia Nouri is taking over the space at 9752 Clayton Road, previously Small World Antiques, whose owner, Ann Tripodi, is retiring.

Tripodi will continue to offer customers their favorite collectibles during the holidays at the new store.

[ vintage tunes ]

Looking for music to listen to the old-fashioned way? Head down to Grand Center, where MUSIC RECORD SHOP is celebrating its grand opening in the .ZACK building at 3224 Locust St. Formerly located in the Grove, the store specializes in vinyl and CDs.

From a creative approach to displaying your treasures to classic accessories, Prints Charming Gallery can help you adorn your walls, shelves, and mantle with exquisite, exclusive pieces. As a premier boutique custom framing destination and home décor mecca, we love a challenge—and look forward to helping you in our Ladue gallery.

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[ shopping revival ]

WEST COUNTY CENTER is giving customers five new reasons

to spend a day at the mall with the opening of Vans (performance footwear and apparel); AKIRA (the first location in St. Louis for the Chicago-based women’s clothing, shoes and accessories store); Cell Doc (cell repair shop); and Goss’up Pasta and Classic Dogs & More in the Food Court.

[ for the dogs ]

BENTLEY’S PET STUFF, an independent pet retail company based in Chicago, has expanded to our area with locations in Kirkwood, Rock Hill, Olivette and Creve Coeur among its Missouri stores. It offers nutritious, holistic products with no unhealthy fillers or by-products.

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by julia m. johnson KAITLIN RHEA SAYS SHE AND HER FIANCÉ, David Haenni, got engaged last March despite

some unexpected interference from Mother Nature.

“Dave planned to surprise me with a proposal in Denver, where we live, but a late-season blizzard came up suddenly and shut everything down,” explains Kaitlin, who first met Dave at a mutual friend’s July 4th party in 2012. “He had to change the plan!” The couple already intended to return to St. Louis for a family baptism, so Dave decided to switch the proposal to coincide with that trip. He popped the question at Barrister’s Restaurant in Clayton, where they had their first date.

“Dave and my mom planned for a group of us to go to lunch, and he asked me to marry him outside the restaurant,” Kaitlin says. “I was really surprised. It was so sweet and thoughtful.”

She loved that the unexpected change in plans resulted in the proposal happening at a spot that meant so much to them.

She says Dave had another surprise up his sleeve, too. Working secretly with her mother, he had a diamond from her late grandmother’s wedding ring placed into the one he presented to her. “My grandmother and I were very close, so that was extra meaningful for me,” she says.

The couple will marry at the parish where Kaitlin attended grade school. She’s a graduate of Villa Duchesne and the University of Missouri-Columbia. The groom attended St. Louis University High School and Miami University of Ohio. She works in data analysis for Nestlé Purina PetCare, and he is a sales specialist with Shoco Oil. “We’re keeping everything pretty traditional,” Kaitlin says of their big day. “We’ll have a cocktail hour before dinner, and music and dancing after.” They both liked the idea of a late spring wedding, when things would be green and flowering for outdoor photos. They plan to have pictures taken at Villa Duchesne.

“The way Dave and I got together was pretty natural and organic,” Kaitlin explains. “When you meet someone who’s already a close friend of your friends, you tend to get a good feeling about it.”

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Designer Adam Foster’s one-of-a-kind feather ring features a magnificent 19.73-carat rubellite tourmaline nestled in an 18kt. yellow gold mounting with graceful diamond accents, available exclusively at Elleard Heffern.

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F28 DESIGN ON MY MIND F41 OPEN HOUSES IN BUSINESS SINCE 1983, MUELLER PROST CPAS + BUSINESS CROSSWORD ANSWER KEY ADVISORS OFFERS TAX, AUDIT, ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS

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GAYLA HANNON AND JESS McKINNON OF MUELLER PROST

COVER STORY

POSITIVE FOCUS MUELLER PROST by julia m. johnson MOST PEOPLE THINK THEIRS IS AN INDUSTRY DOMINATED BY NUMBERS, spreadsheets and

deadlines, but at Mueller Prost CPAs + Business Advisors, employee satisfaction ranks high on the list of priorities, too.

The company has four offices—Clayton, St. Charles, and two in California—and it’s in growth mode, says chief administrative officer Gayla Hannon, who adds that it is even considering strategic acquisitions. That means the firm is frequently on the lookout for new talent and innovative ways to retain it. “We hired 33 new people last year, which is significant for a 150-person firm,” Hannon says. The company has been adding both young and experienced professionals in a variety of departments, including tax preparation, accounting and healthcare consulting.

Hannon says the firm creates a healthy work environment by striking a balance between employees’ personal concerns and career demands. “We try to be as flexible and family-oriented as possible,” she notes. “In our field, there are busy times of year, especially tax and audit season. We know that work may need a greater share of your attention sometimes, but you still have to manage both sides of your life.”

To help employees gain that balance, the company offers flexible scheduling, good benefits, and activities that focus on personal development and fun. “Some people start work as early as 6:30 or 7 a.m. so they can leave earlier in the afternoon,” Hannon says. “We also earn Fridays off depending on hours worked and busy times of the year.” Company parties celebrate employees who have gotten married, had a baby, passed the CPA exam or earned other professional designations. A ‘fun committee’ plans enjoyable gatherings, and office games help employees relax and unwind. “Right now we’re playing ‘busy season Battleship,’” Hannon says. “It helps keep the mood light.”

Staffers get two days off per year to volunteer with local charities, and they even can earn help with their housework. “When you work a certain number of hours every two weeks, the company pays for home-cleaning services,” Hannon says. Other benefits include paid parking and financial assistance and paid time off for people taking the CPA exam.

Mueller Prost also believes in creating success by cultivating young talent. A spring internship program attracts a dozen participants a year for real-time work experience and potential future careers with the firm. There’s a ‘young professionals’ group that arranges seminars, charity projects and networking events, and Hannon heads up a two-day leadership program for college students considering careers in the field. She also highlights that five of the firm’s 17 owners are female.

“That’s unusual in this business, and we think it says a lot about the company,” she notes.

Mueller Prost’s supportive environment has not gone unnoticed by the outside world. The company frequently makes it onto ‘best places to work’ lists by the St. Louis Business Journal and accounting industry groups. “When you have a positive work culture, you tend to attract good people,” Hannon says.

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[ GET TO KNOW ] TERRY BARBER

COUNTERTENOR/FOUNDER OF ARTISTS FOR A CAUSE by alexa beattie | photo by mark short

St. Louisan Terry Barber is a rare breed. He is a countertenor—a man whose vocal range is equivalent to that of a contralto or mezzo-soprano female voice. There are not many like him in the world. Barber holds a master’s degree in music performance from London’s Trinity College of Music and has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, among them London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, New York City’s Metropolitan Opera and Moscow’s Svetlanov Hall. A voting member of the Grammy Awards and on the advisory committee for Nelly’s X’treme Recording Institute, he has appeared on every major record label. Although he grew up in Hanover, New Hampshire, St. Louis always has been meaningful for him—his parents met at SLU, and he has extended family here. In 2009, Barber founded Artists for a Cause, a nonprofit that helps visual and performing artists use their talent for community improvement. The nonprofit is based in Palm City, Florida, but Barber has an office in the .ZACK performing arts incubator on Locust Street.

He lives downtown with his husband and their 7-year-old twins.

WHAT I DO …

Barber is a performing artist and also executive director of Artists for a Cause, a nonprofit that supports artists who serve community needs. He formed the organization after losing his mother to lymphoma. “I was about to release my first solo album of songs she loved,” he recalls.

“I dedicated it to her and gave all the proceeds to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I formed Artists for a Cause to make it easier for artists to promote and support different charities by creating paid and educational opportunities in the field whenever talent is being used to better the community.”

WAY BACK WHEN ...

Barber first became aware of his vocal ability in kindergarten. “I think I was always inclined to sing because my mother had always sung to me. But my kindergarten teacher had a piano in the classroom and once she realized I could, she would ask me to sing for the class.” At age 9, he had the title role in Amahl and the Night Visitors, a production by New Hampshire’s Opera North.

WHAT I LISTEN TO …

Even though Barber has plenty of Top 40 hits on his play list, he compares pop music to bubble gum: “It’s sweet and wonderful, but after a couple of chews, it loses its flavor.” He says, however, that Bach’s music is like sustenance for him: “I have such an emotional response to it—the complexity and beauty of his winding melodies. You struggle to wonder which line is the most beautiful. I could sing those arias for the rest of my life.” Although he says he’s a mostly happy person, he likes ‘sad art.’ “As far as characters go, I can really relate to the Phantom, someone who’s dark and oppressed!”

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MOST DAUNTING PERFORMANCE …

“It was my 2009 debut at New York City Opera. It was Monteverdi’s Return of Ulysses and I was the first singer on stage, wearing nothing but a loin cloth. It was upsetting, but also funny: My grandmother had come from Illinois to see me and her first comment after the show was that she hadn’t seen my behind in 20 years!”

WHERE I GO …

Barber moved to St. Louis three years ago and is really fond of SqWires in Lafayette Square.

“We go for brunch. They have an amazing Bloody Mary and mimosa bar! I also frequent the city’s parks and have a zoo membership.”

YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW …

“I used to be a clubber—both when I lived in London and also in St. Louis, down on Washington Avenue. It’s not what you think of when you think of classical singers who can be a little uptight about those kinds of ‘naughty’ places!”

WHAT I LOVE …

“I love cities—London, Stockholm, Berlin and, of course, St. Louis, but for different reasons. My family is here, and it’s small enough that I think we all feel connected. I also love food— sweet things mostly—and it’s one of my constant battles.

I’m not overweight, but I could be if I didn’t watch myself.”

Mostly, though, Barber loves people. “When I’m in front of an audience, I always have this strange feeling like I know everyone. Wherever I am, I feel that. On the whole, people are good. And that gives me hope.”

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Hope. It’s the one thing that can pull us out of even the darkest times, giving us a reason to continue on when everything seems small and useless. In Frantz, hope is a guiding principle: hope for forgiveness, for love, for being able to muster the strength to move on. The film takes place in France and Germany in the aftermath of World War I, sharing the mourning of both countries, as well as the resentment and outright disgust each had toward the other. It follows Anna (Paula Beer), a young German woman sorting through the emotions and angst of losing her fiance, Frantz Hoffmeister, in the war. Her new life is no longer focused on an impending wedding to her love, but on visiting his grave and supporting his parents through the tragedy. Her numbing activities are disrupted by a visit from a mysterious Frenchman, Adrien Rivoire (Pierre Niney), who visibly holds some secret of Frantz. Instead of sharing honestly, however, he relays memories of a friendship the two men had before the war, which brings happiness into the Hoffmeister home for the first time since Frantz’s tragic death. The film is black and white, except for key moments when color appears, when hope is alive. When Adrien’s truth is finally revealed, Anna must accept and forgive. It’s clear, though, that through it all, hope wins and color shines through.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? It’s a sweet movie, yes.—K.W. OPENS AT LANDMARK PLAZA FRONTENAC CINEMA APRIL 7

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Mark your calendar for the following author events in April:

» LEON LOGOTHETIS, AUTHOR OF THE KINDNESS DIARIES

4/12 | 5 p.m. | The Novel Neighbor The former stockbroker discusses his latest book, which recounts his journey around the world to ignite goodwill, surviving solely on the kindness of strangers. Afterward, join Leon at the Kindness Cocktails Class to learn how to make drinks inspired by his travels. thenovelneighbor.com

» JANE HAMILTON, AUTHOR OF THE EXCELLENT LOMBARDS

4/13 | 7 p.m. | Left Bank Books The international bestselling author discusses her latest novel, which explores Mary Frances Lombard’s fierce affection for her family’s apple orchard. left-bank.com

» ANDREW McCARTHY, AUTHOR OF JUST FLY AWAY

4/19 | 7 p.m. | St. Louis County Library Headquarters The famed actor and director (St. Elmo’s Fire, Weekend at Bernie’s, Pretty in Pink) presents his debut novel. Doors open at 6 p.m. 314.994.3300

» RICK ANKIEL, AUTHOR OF THE PHENOMENON 4/19 | 7 p.m. | Ethical Society of St. Louis

Left Bank Books presents the former St. Louis Cardinals player to discuss his candid new memoir, which recalls the October day in 2000 when he threw five wild pitches in game one of the National League Division Series. left-bank.com APRIL 5, 2017 | townandstyle.com

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[ THE BLUE DUCK ] 2661 sutton ave. | 314.769.9940

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE

Bustling neighborhood casual eatery

THE CHEF

Jordan Knight

THE PRICES

$10-$12 sandwiches, $16-$32 entrees

THE FAVORITES

Cornbread, Smoked Fried Hot Chicken, Scallops & Bacon, DLT, Seared Trout, Opera Cake

NEWLY OPENED IN MAPLEWOOD where Monarch

once stood, The Blue Duck offers up gourmet comfort foods. This is location No. 2 for the Washington, Missouri, restaurant, which apparently has quite a following. That’s understandable, since the food is interesting, well-priced and plentiful.

As for decor, I think they’re going for a rustic ambience to match the comfort food theme, but the place is cavernous, which makes it the opposite of cozy.

The menu has sandwiches and bigger entrees; you won’t leave hungry with either. Everything here is scratchmade, which the wait staff will proudly tell you: sauces, condiments, breads, desserts.

Our starter of Pastrami Steamed Buns ($12) illustrates the kitchen’s inventiveness in combining countrified elements like house-made rye steam buns and short rib meat with culinary darlings like kimchi and red miso. The doughy steam buns had a rye flavor— excellent—and came piled with ‘short rib pastrami,’ pickled cabbage, cucumber kimchi and Russian dressing flavored with red miso—tasty and fun.

The cornbread ($4), also on the starter menu, is an old standard and was sweet and good—more cake-like than grainy or chunky. It comes with a delicious smoked apple butter and honey butter. The soup of the day ($4) was Marsala Mushroom Cream; the flavor was superb, but its texture—lumpy and thick—was off-putting.

Standout dishes here include the popular Smoked Fried Hot Chicken ($18), a dynamic plate of food that includes two breaded breasts, milk gravy, red potatoes, house-made sandwich pickles and chow chow, a kind of Southern relish. The chicken had a thick and very crisp coating that reflects several steps, including flouring, crushed Riplets and plenty of spicing. It was hot, but you can flake some of it off and be perfectly content with the tender, moist chicken it encases. The big potatoes are ‘smoked and fried,’ although neither treatment was apparent to me, and the gravy was a good accompaniment for this countrified chicken treatment.

The signature sandwich, the DLT ($12), is a tower of delicious, house-cured and smoked duck breast, honey chipotle mayo, fried egg, lettuce and tomato on

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seasonings, letting it cure in the refrigerator, then smoking it for complex flavors

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CURED AND SMOKED DUCK A process that involves rubbing the duck with sugar and other

FAVORITE INGREDIENT Eggs

[ aftertaste ] » Lively and fun! We had a great time with good food at fair prices. » I liked the food, although some dishes were less exciting than others. But the servers are

— EDIE S. OF MAPLEWOOD

really friendly, and there’s a good vibe.

— DAN T. OF ST. LOUIS

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RIPLETS Spicy potato chips with ridges, unique to St. Louis CHOW CHOW A tangy Southern vegetable relish

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fresh sourdough. The flavors and textures worked well together, but it was a bear to eat: slices of duck kept falling out!

Scallops and Bacon ($25) provided another good plateful of food, with the bivalves beautifully seared and sweet. On the plate were celery root puree and thick, meaty slabs of ‘Bloody Mary braised bacon.’ The whole dish sat in a very good ‘Bloody Mary jus,’ i.e., a red ‘gravy’ made with tomato sauce and Worchestershire plus a little heat. Topping each scallop was grilled artichoke and minced jalapeño. Similarly well-conceived was the Seared Trout ($18), nicely browned fillets on top of seasoned butternut squash puree and topped with heavenly crunchy brussels sprouts.

A dessert of Opera Cake ($7) was pretty good, with layers of coffee-infused sponge cake, chocolate ganache and coffee buttercream. The accompanying house-made coffee ice cream was stellar. Blueberry Hand Pie ($7) resembled an empanada and was not exceptional, but the lemon mascarpone ice cream on the plate was.

FAVORITE ST. LOUIS RESTAURANT Acero

FAVORITE COOKBOOK

Jerusalem: A Cookbook

by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi

MOST MEMORABLE DINING EXPERIENCE

At Grandma’s home for Sunday dinner

GUILTY PLEASURE FOOD Mac and cheese

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[ $pecial $pirits ]

SUB ZERO VODKA BAR in the CWE has added a very special vodka to its offerings: ELIT, part of the Stolichnaya Pristine Water Series. It is made with some of the finest water in the world, from the Himalayas and New Zealand’s Blue Spring (vodka is 60 percent water). Price tag: $500 per 1.5-ounce pour!

[ easy eating ]

Cielo in the FOUR SEASONS HOTEL is at it again, tempting us with new brunch items and effortless Easter dinner. New offerings include made-to-order donuts, a raw seafood bar and a boozy milk shake station, available Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Easter to Go offers a complete (and delicious) meal for 10, costing $295 and available for pick up at the hotel.

[ congrats to kräftig! ]

WILLIAM K. BUSCH’s KRÄFTIG BREWERY has taken home the silver in a prestigious NYC competition. Kräftig Light beat out more than 400 beers by brewers from 47 states and 43 countries to garner a Silver Medal in the North American lager beer category at the sixth annual New York International Beer Competition. Beers were judged on appearance, aroma, taste, mouthfeel and finish.

[ lux-ury bourbon ]

St. Louis’ Luxco is building a bourbon distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, called LUX ROW DISTILLERS. Owned by Donn Lux, the new facility will be open to the public by next year, featuring Luxco whiskies like Blood Oath, Rebel Yell and Ezra Brooks. The 70-acre property in the heart of bourbon country includes an 18th-century stone house listed on the National Register of Historic Places that will serve as part of the distillery’s charm.

[ supply & demand ]

Restaurateurs PAUL and WENDY HAMILTON, of Eleven Eleven Mississippi, Vin de Set and other popular ventures, have built a 1,500-square-foot greenhouse on their property at 2101 Chouteau Ave. to supply their operations.

Called HAMILTON HYDROPONIC FARMS, it also will provide for planned Tower to Table dinners and give diners the opportunity to harvest veggies for their own consumption. Roll up those sleeves!

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[MIND GAMES CROSSWORD PUZZLE

BRIDGE WITH BL♠ND

〉〉

by patty hannum

by kenneth bland

THE NORTH AMERICAN BRIDGE CHAMPIONSHIPS were held recently in Kansas City. The ACBL

has made events available to all skill levels, making the ‘nationals’ experience fun. We didn’t need to be at Kansas City to find a particularly exciting hand, however. This month’s hand was played at the ‘local dup.’

VUL: None DEALER: South W N E « The bidding: S

1 ♠ Pass 2 ♣ 2♥

3 ♣ Pass 3 ♠ 4♦

4 NT (1430) Pass 5 ♥ (2 keycards) Pass

6 ♠ Pass Pass Pass

« Opening lead: ♥4 ACROSS

47. IT. FOR ‘OIL’ 48. LOSING PROPOSITION? 1. DANGEROUS BITERS 49. NOVA, E.G. 5. BABY FISH 50. PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF 10. TWISTS INTO DEFORMITY NUTRITION 16. BALLET MOVE 53. BOTHER 17. TRAP 54. BLACKGUARD 18. STAY OUT OF SIGHT 19. COVERING OF A LONG YELLOW FRUIT 57. FAT LETTERS 58. BREAKFAST AREA 21. HEIR’S CONCERN 59. BOTTOM LINE 22. CAT-LIKE 60. CHRISTMAS DECORATION 23. ATLANTIC CATCH 61. ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION 24. LIKE THIS PUZZLE 64. TEACH 25. ONE IN CALLAWAY COUNTY, MO 67. SESAME STREET WATCHER 29. MISFORTUNES 68. CONSUMER 30. GRASSLAND 69. UNIT OF DISTANCE 31. AN ARAB BOAT 70. BASIC PRINCIPLE 32. SEVEN IN ROME 72. FULL-PRICE PAYERS 35. A PINT, MAYBE 73. OLD ENGLISH TERM FOR VINEGAR 36. ADAGE 74. ASHTABULA’S LAKE 37. FUSSIEST 75. DONNYBROOKS 39. ANITA BROOKNER’S “HOTEL DU ___” 76. CANARY’S CALL 40. ATTACK, WITH “INTO” 77. BILL & ___ EXCELLENT ADVENTURE 41. ISLAND RINGS 42. BARE FEET

DOWN

38. HOLLY 1. COUNTRY ON THE BALKAN PENINSULA 39. BOOTY 40. SMALL NOTCHES 2. CHEKHOV PLAY, WITH “THE” 42. BIG LOSER’S NICKNAME? 3. BRANCHING CLUSTER OF FLOWERS 43. ASSOCIATIONS 4. SPLINTERS OR CHIPS 44. ‘GOING TO THE DOGS’, E.G. 5. FED. CONSTRUCTION OVERSEER 45. ANDEAN ANIMAL 6. DETACH 46. ACCOUNT 7. INDIAN FRIED SNACK 47. ___ TO BILLY JOE 8. “THE POSSESSION OF FOOLS”: 51. COMING HERODOTUS 52. LIKE SANDALS 9. APPETITE 53. ENCOURAGE 10. SLUMS 54. DESIGNER CLOTHING 11. THOSE WHO FAIL TO APPEAR 55. RINGED WORM 12. ADJUST 56. COLLEGE CONFERRALS 13. DRESS DOWN, COL. 59. BUTT OF JOKES 14. VERMEER’S “WOMAN WITH A ___” 60. BORDEAUX PRODUCT 15. DIDN’T DILLYDALLY 61. SCOTTISH GHOST 20. ORIGINALLY CALLED 62. SCARECROW STUFFING 26. “WELLAWAY!” 63. COMMON CONTRACTION 27. AIMLESS 64. BRICKBAT 28. KIND OF DOG 65. FORMALLY SURRENDER 32. SWERVE 66. CART 33. EGYPTIAN FERTILITY GODDESS 70. “___ LOST!” 34. “___ ALIVE!” 71. AFTER EXPENSES 36. AMNIOTIC ___ 37. LEAFS THROUGH

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NORTH

♠ K J 10

♥ Q 9 3

♦ Q 3

♣ A 9 5 4 3 WEST EAST ♠ 7 6 5 2 ♠3 ♥ 7 5 4 ♥AKJ862 ♦ 8 6 5 ♦ K J 10 7 2 ♣ 7 5 4 ♣2

SOUTH

♠ AQ984

♥ 10

♦ A94

♣ KQJ6

[ big games & scores ] MARCH 6

GILDA AND STEVE SINGER 72.29% LEE’S WEST COUNTY BRIDGE

MARCH 7

DEBRA ROMERO/PEGGY WALD 71.17% ST. LOUIS BRIDGE CENTER

MARCH 8

DONNA DOCTER/JAYNE COSTANZO 70.14% BRIDGE HAVEN

MARCH 13

SUE WOLFF/ROD BEERY 74.72% ST. LOUIS BRIDGE CENTER

[ the play ] 1. West led the ♥ 4, North the 3, East the Jack, and Declarer the 10.

2. East continued with the ♥ Ace, South trumping with the ♠ 8.

3. Declarer paused to assess his chances. Counting his tricks—four ♠s, ♥ ruff, one ♦, and five ♣s—brought the trick count to 11.

4. Knowing East should hold all the remaining points, the only way to make the hand was by a squeeze.

5. Declarer drew all the trumps and then ran the ♣ suit.

6. When the last ♣ was led, East was forced to make a damaging discard, either the ♥ King or the Jack of ♦s.

7. East had to keep the good ♥ King and discarded the ♦ Jack.

8. Then Declarer simply played the ♦ Queen, King from East, South the Ace, making the ♦ 9 the slam-going trick.

NOTE: Squeezes are fun, but they take diligence. East’s bidding made it difficult for North/ South to get to a ‘cold’ 6 ♣ contract.

[ tip of the day ]

Q| PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT SQUEEZES. ARE THEY A COMMON OCCURRENCE, AND HOW DOES ONE RECOGNIZE THEM? A| Squeezes are not that common. People think they are making a squeeze or being squeezed, but more often than not, neither is occurring. Squeezes are a default position. When all else is going to fail, the squeeze comes into play.

DO YOU HAVE A GOOD BRIDGE TIP? EMAIL KENNETHMBLAND@YAHOO.COM

LEISURE

HAPPENINGS] by meghan gunn

BRING ME A BOOK

OPERA THEATRE

University City Children’s Center added five Opera Theatre of Saint Louis hosted its new bookshelves to its collection, thanks to a 22nd annual Wine & Beer Tasting benefit to donation from Bring Me a Book, a nonprofit that support its professional training programs. promotes children’s literacy.

GREATER ST. LOUIS DENTAL SOCIETY

The Greater St. Louis Dental Society hosted its Magical Smile Fest at HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum, an event that featured educational programs on oral hygiene and offered free dental screenings.

OPERATION FOOD SEARCH

Operation Food Search received a $30,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to fund its healthy cooking program, Cooking Matters, which will focus on teaching parents and child care professionals how to provide healthy food for children.

SENIOR PROM

MARY GLADYS LATHAN

ELAINE COHN, ROBI DAMYAN

Covenant Place, a senior living community in West County, held its fifth annual Senior Prom, complete with a live DJ, photo booth and crowning of a Prom King and Queen.

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[AROUND TOWN SAINT LOUIS BALLET 〉〉 The Sleeping Beauty

April 7-9 at The Touhill (four performances)

〉〉 Saint Louis Ballet Summer Programs

June 19-30 and July 10-21 at Saint Louis Ballet School in Chesterfield

CRAFT ALLIANCE CENTER OF ART + DESIGN 〉〉 Makers Ball

6 to 11 p.m. April 21 at The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s

〉〉 Juan William Chávez: Sun Hive

Begin May 1 for 2017-2018 season

Opening Reception: 6 to 8 p.m. April 7 Exhibition runs through May 14

PERFORMING AT: TOUHILL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1 UNIVERSITY DRIVE | 218 THF BLVD. 314.516.4949 | STLOUISBALLET.ORG

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 13 Noon to 5 p.m. May 14

〉〉 Saint Louis Ballet Season Subscriptions

ST. LOUIS SPORTS COMMISSION 〉〉 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships April 14 & 15 at Chaifetz Arena

〉〉 Biz Dash 5K–St. Louis’ Biggest Office Party Aug. 31 at Ballpark Village

〉〉 2017 Musial Awards

Nov. 18 at Peabody Opera House, presented by Maryville University

〉〉 Mother’s Day Student and Faculty Sale

GREATER ST. LOUIS CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION 〉〉 Nutrition & Its Impact on Parkinson Disease

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 23 at the JCC Performing Arts Center with speaker Heather Zwickey, Ph.D.

〉〉 APDA Golf Classic in Memory of Jack Buck

THE CHASE PARK PLAZA 〉〉 Annual Easter Brunch

〉〉 Optimism Walk-Greater St. Louis

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10 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 15 at Algonquin Golf Club John Mozeliak will serve as honorary chair.

〉〉 Spiritual Bach Concert

〉〉 Jeffrey Toobin, Supreme Court expert and

〉〉 Young Artist Recital

April 30 at Second Presbyterian Church May 5 at Church of St. Michael & St. George 3547 OLIVE ST., STE. 120 | 314.625.2224 BACHSOCIETY.ORG

Oct. 10

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〉〉 Jane Pauley, author and television journalist Dec. 5

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〉〉 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

〉〉 It’s a Garden Party!

〉〉 9 to 5, The Musical

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June 2-July 2 ;Take a lively, colorful and inspirational journey through ancient Egypt with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spectacular musical mega-hit.

July 21-Aug. 20; Based on the hit 1980s musical, Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 makes its STAGES debut! Full of upbeat songs and toe-tapping tunes, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge will lead you to discover the joys of working 9 to 5!

STAGES

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THE REFIND ROOM 〉〉 Art Reception to Honor Earth Day

Join STAGES St. Louis this summer for its blockbuster 31st season!

THE REFIND ROOM

SPEAKER SERIES

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STAGES

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THE BACH SOCIETY OF SAINT LOUIS 〉〉 St. Louis Bach Festival

April 23 at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church

ST. LOUIS SPORTS COMMISSION

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10 at Maryville University Bill Donius will serve as honorary chair.

ST. LOUIS SPEAKERS SERIES PRESENTED BY MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY 〉〉 David Cameron, former U.K. Prime Minister

April 23-May 21 across the St. Louis area

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10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 16 at The Chase Park Plaza Please join us for Easter brunch, beautifully prepared and presented at the Starlight Roof.

SAINT LOUIS BALLET

5 to 8 p.m. April 20 Featuring photography by Jane Linders and more 10 to 5 p.m. April 22 Celebrate with our outdoor sale, planting classes and lemonade bar.

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Sept. 8-Oct. 8; One of the most powerful musicals of all time, this award-winning timeless classic from Rodgers and Hammerstein will sweep you away with its tale of love and loss.

〉〉 Seussical, Theatre for Young Audiences

June 14-July 2; Let your imagination run wild in this magical, musical extravaganza as you join the Cat in the Hat and enter the fantastical world of Doctor Seuss. All Theatre for Young Audience performances take place at the Theatre at Westport Plaza.

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Who do you call when your hair is thinning or your nails develop ridges? Or when your child develops ringworm? It may feel counterintuitive, but these are dermatologic issues. That's right: the dermatologist has the tools and expertise to help you tackle all kinds of issues beyond acne and wrinkles.

DERMATOLOGY: MORE THAN SKIN DEEP

BY RICK STOFF

HAIR

P

If Rapunzel wants to meet that prince, she should do it sooner rather than later, because that lush, thick, strong hair won’t be around forever, says Dr. Mary Noel George of Dermatology St. Louis.

opulation aging and a growing incidence of skin cancer are increasing the need for dermatology care in the U.S. by more than 5 percent annually, as reported by the investment banking firm Harris Williams & Co. in a market study. There are about 10,000 dermatologists working in the U.S., but that is not sufficient—and the shortage “is expected to persist for the foreseeable future.”

Dermatologists receive 25.2 million office visits annually, 2.7 percent of all medical visits, according to the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Skin rashes alone add up to 10.8 million diagnoses each year, ranking 17th among principal reasons for medical visits (just after gynecological examinations and wellbaby checkups). Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissues combined are the primary diagnosis in 40 million visits to dermatologists and primary care physicians annually, 4.3 percent of all diagnoses.

Dermatologists specialize in taking care of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes (linings of the nose, mouth and eyelids) and treat more than 3,000 diseases, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. They also improve the appearance of patients' skin, hair and nails.

IT’S YOUR HORMONES

“Your hormones change as you get older,” George says. “Those changes can decrease hair growth, the number of hairs and the thickness of hair.” As anyone who’s gone through it knows, “hair loss is one of the most difficult things that dermatologists deal with,” says Dr. Joseph A. Muccini, a surgical dermatologist at MidAmerica Skin Health & Vitality Center. “It requires real detective work.

Almost everything can be treated, but how we treat it and how successful we are is variable.”

The issue is especially sensitive, since hair loss is typically thought of as a male problem.

“Men’s hair recedes over their temples and thins over their crowns. In women, the aging pattern preserves the frontal hairline across the forehead and temples, but the entire frontal scalp thins,” George explains.

Women dealing with hair loss often become “very distressed,” Muccini adds. “Women have a different relationship with hair. Some men care about hair loss, and some men care a lot, but women always care a lot.”

BLAME YOUR PARENTS

SKIN CANCER

The thickness and longevity of hair, as with its color, is determined by heredity. “People of northern European and Irish ancestry usually have lighter hair color and thinner hair,” George says. “People with darker skin tones have larger hairs and can have more hairs. Blondes actually have more hair follicles on average, but the hair shaft is thinner, making the hair appear less full.”

Muccini adds, “For most of your life you’ll do fine. Then you start losing a few more a day. The density and caliber of the hair decreases. A small increase in the numbers lost over time can add up to a dramatic effect.”

More than 5.4 million skin cancers are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, which is more than the total of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers, the Skin Cancer Foundation reports. One in five Americans is likely to develop a skin cancer at some point in life.

The most dangerous form of skin cancer is melanoma, the foundation says.

About 87,000 cases are expected to be diagnosed this year. ”These cancerous growths develop when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning beds) triggers mutations (genetic defects) that lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors. Melanomas often resemble moles; some develop from moles. The majority of melanomas are black or brown, but they can also be skin-colored, pink, red, purple, blue or white.”

As with many diseases, ”if melanoma is recognized and treated early, it is almost always curable, but if it is not, the cancer can advance and spread to other parts of the body, where it becomes hard to treat,” states the foundation.

“Melanoma kills an estimated 10,130 people in the U.S. annually.”

The Harris Williams study found that an increasing occurrence of skin cancer is a primary driver of rising demand for dermatology services, and that it has become the 16th most costly Medicare diagnosis, accounting for $2.9 billion in care annually.

WHEN ISSUES ARISE

Hair growth can be affected by neural, vascular and nutritional factors, George notes. “There also are diseases that cause hair loss due to scarring of the skin,” she says. “When there is too much inflammation, the skin scars and hair follicles are lost.” The most commonly known condition that affects the scalp is lupus.

“Hair cycles can be upset by tremendously stressful events, such as emotional stressors, illnesses or hospitalizations,” George continues. “When the body is dealing with those it doesn’t put as much energy into hair growth.” Stress, however, is unlikely to cause permanent hair loss.

A number of factors may lead to telogen effluvium, the second most common form of hair loss. “It can occur as a result of metabolic, nutritional or enzymatic deficiency,” Muccini explains. “If you find and fix the defect, the hair gets better. Telogen effluvium also can be caused by childbirth, surgery or experiencing another major shock.”

Autoimmune diseases are another common source of hair loss. “Alopecia areata is an immunerelated condition that causes temporary circular patches of hair loss,” George says.

CANCER PREVENTION

About 90 percent of skin cancers are associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, the Skin Cancer Foundation has found, so minimizing exposure is the most important step to keep yourself out of the statistics. ”Protect your skin from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and tanning beds, which can lead to skin cancer and early skin aging,” the American Academy of Dermatology recommends. ”Shield yourself from the sun’s harmful UV rays by seeking shade, wearing protective clothing and using a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.”

The Skin Cancer Foundation adds its concerns about tanning devices: ”Ultraviolet radiation is a proven human carcinogen. More than 419,000 cases of skin cancer in the U.S. each year are linked to indoor tanning.

Individuals who have used tanning beds 10 or more times in their lives have a 34-percent increased risk of melanoma compared to those who have never used tanning beds.”

NO QUICK FIXES

The supplement biotin is popularly taken to promote hair health but, George says, “there is no evidence that biotin is going to support hair growth. At best it might make the hairs you do have stronger.”

The medications Rogaine and Propecia can promote hair growth in about 60 percent of suitable patients. But Propecia “is never indicated for a pre-menopausal woman because it can cause birth defects,” Muccini says.

Hair transplantation may be a good option for some patients, he adds. “If you have hair loss with scarring on the scalp, any follicles transplanted there are going to get involved in that pathology and are not going to work,” he notes. “Transplantation is really a treatment only for androgenetic alopecia.”

Hair conditioner, gel and mousse can make a difference in the appearance of hair, George adds. “They leave a coating that makes hair appear thicker and fuller. But it is temporary since it washes out.”

10 SKIN CARE SECRETS FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY

CONDITIONS TREATED BY DERMATOLOGISTS ■ ACNE

■ ICHTHYOSIS VULGARIS

■ ALOPECIA AREATA

■ LICHEN PLANUS

■ BEDBUGS

■ LUPUS

■ HEAD LICE

■ MELANOMA

■ CELLULITIS

■ MOLES

1

Apply sunscreen every day before you go outdoors. Sunscreen is the closest thing we have to a fountain of youth.

6

Resist the urge to scrub your skin clean.

Irritation can worsen any skin condition, including acne.

2

Don’t smoke. Smoking speeds skin aging, slows wound healing and worsens some skin diseases.

7

Wash your face when waking, before bed and after sweating.

8

3

Check your skin for skin cancer. If you notice a spot that differs from the others, or one that changes, itches or bleeds, make an appointment to see a dermatologist.

Gently wash your face. Wet it with lukewarm water and apply a mild cleanser in a circular motion with your fingertips.

Finish by completely rinsing off the cleanser and gently patting your face dry with a clean towel.

9

Stress less. Stress can cause flare-ups of many skin conditions.

10

See a dermatologist if you dislike something about your skin.

■ DERMATITIS

■ NICKEL ALLERGY

■ DRY SKIN

■ POISON IVY

■ ECZEMA

■ PSORIASIS

■ GENITAL WARTS

■ SCABIES

4

Use a self-tanner if you want darker skin.

■ HAIR LOSS

■ SHINGLES

5

■ HERPES SIMPLEX

■ TATTOO REMOVAL

■ HIVES

■ WARTS

Use skin care products that match your skin’s needs. Is it oily, dry, normal, combination or sensitive? Do you have a skin condition? Using products formulated for your skin’s needs will help your skin look and feel its best.

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NAILS Who would have guessed that one in five dermatologist visits is prompted by something unpleasant affecting the nails—splitting, pitting, loosening, shedding or fungal infections?

SMALL BUT MIGHTY “We look at each other’s hands all the time, so people are self-conscious about them,” says Dr. Rebecca Chibnall, assistant professor of dermatology at Washington University School of Medicine.

“Inflammation of the nails can be exquisitely painful, too. Even though it is a small surface area, it can cause a lot of discomfort and distress.”

Dr. A. Mary Guo, a SLUCare physician, agrees. “Nail problems are quite common.

Most female patients come in with fragile nails. Their nails are thinner and sometimes have lines in them. Some women have nails that are separating from their nail beds.”

Deformities and diseases of nails are known collectively as onychosis.

onycholosis is related to trauma or chemical exposure, especially to acetone nail polish removers,” Guo says. “I ask patients to use non-acetone remover.” Additionally, fragile nails are more prone to splitting and breaking, she says, so she advises clipping the nail as short as possible.

Gel nails also are associated with loosening, Chibnall says. “People like a gel manicure because it lasts longer, but the gel is set using ultraviolet light that can damage the nail plate (the hard surface of the nail).

These also carry an increased risk of skin cancer.”

Nails become thinner and weaker with age, Chibnall notes. “It really bothers women, and we don’t have many treatments,” she says.

“A common complaint is nail splitting when patients have longitudinal ridging—little lines that go from the nail base to the end of the nail. That can be caused by trauma, dry skin or eczema inflammation at the cuticle.

We recommend moisturizing the cuticles at night with petroleum jelly.” She also recommends minimizing water exposure to preserve nail strength.

PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS One nail condition is onycholosis, a nail loosening from its underlying bed. “A lot of

TELLTALE NAILS “Nails can be a sign of general health,” Guo says. “Sore nails can be a sign that the patient

is anemic. People who have liver disease or kidney disease can have discoloration of their nails.”

And when people notice pits in their nails, that can be a sign of other conditions: psoriasis, eczema or alopecia areata, a type of hair loss caused by the immune system.

Onychomadesis is nail loss caused by disease or a stressful life event, Chibnall says. “We often see onychomadesis in kids after they have a viral infection. The nails grow back, but it can take up to a year.”

POSSIBLE TREATMENTS Some clear polishes strengthen nails, Guo says, and the nutritional supplement biotin, a type of Vitamin B also known as Vitamin H, might do so also. “For some women, it’s helpful,” she says, adding that there is not much medical research on the supplement.

“One study said it can increase the thickness of the nail plate by 25 percent, and about twothirds of patients found it helpful for brittle nails.”

FUNGUS, A COMMON SCOURGE Onychomycosis—thick, discolored fungal nails grown in humid socks and shoes—is a subject unspoken in polite company. But medical literature says it is found on the toes of one in seven Americans.

“Most of the time, it’s not dangerous for general health,” Guo says of nail fungus, “however, the standard treatment of oral medication has the potential to cause liver damage.” Safer topical medications may clear fungus, but very slowly. “Topical medication has to be applied every day for 10 to 12 months. I ask patients if they want to live with fungus or treat it.”

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listing price | $854,999 listing agent | carol cammarata, berkshire hathaway homeservices select properties ERIC HLUTKE, OWNER OF THIS SPACIOUS FOUR-BEDROOM HOME, says it’s not just a house—

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it’s a refuge, designed to let families relax and connect in an age when it’s easy to become isolated.

“We’re so separated from each other by phones and computers these days,” he notes. “I love that spaces like the downstairs family room are set up to bring people together. It’s all very open and perfect for entertaining. We put a big sectional and bean bag chairs in there, and have enjoyed using it for family board games or movie nights. Being able to relax and have fun together is important to us.”

Hlutke says the rest of the house makes him feel the same way. A spacious back deck and large patio off the dining room have been used for many warm-weather parties and dinners. And the open floor plan makes it easy to keep guests mingling and having a good time indoors as well. “They’re not separated from each other in divided spaces, so we can involve everyone in the conversation,” Hlutke says.

When he and his wife wanted to unwind, they escaped to the large master suite with bar, sitting area and fireplace. “It’s one of the features that really sold us on the house,” Hlutke explains. “When you have a family, you need that little bit of separation in the morning as you’re getting ready to start the day. We like that we can come up to the master suite, make coffee at the bar and relax. And the lot backs up to a wildlife area, so we can look out at deer and wild turkey in the yard. It’s very peaceful, especially when there’s snow.”

Hlutke says his favorite thing about the house is its technology. “The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, thermostat and security cameras are linked to a smartphone app,” he explains. “I can pull up the app to set the temperature or check the cameras. If a smoke detector needs a new battery, the system will tell me which one. And if there’s smoke or fire, it will tell me where.”

The family is excited to be relocating to California soon, but they’ll truly miss their Chesterfield nest, Hlutke says. “It’s got all the right touches to make it home,” he notes.

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HOMEWORK] DEAR HOMEWORK,

My family bought this incredibly outdated 1928 Maritz and Young house in October.

We are wrapping up our interior renovation and turning our attention to the front.

I’m considering removing the shutters and adding a Juliet balcony over the front door, bilateral trees by the front door, and maybe a circle drive. The front door is being restored and will be black. I cannot wait to hear what you think!

Sincerely, DEAR GOOD STARTING POINT,

—GOOD STARTING POINT

To begin with, I think this is a very good-looking house. Maritz and Young were among the finest St. Louis architects of that ‘classic’ era. Second, I’ve looked at your house without the shutters (by photocopying the image and whiting out the existing shutters), and I think it looks too stark without them. All the dark windows against the white painted brick (which I like) look too small.

Instead, I’ve chosen to give the property an elegant cottage feel. I have added a circle driveway (although I would need to check to see if it is drivable). I think it makes the house look a good deal grander and guess that it would make life easier considering the single-car garage.

I also have added a gated wing wall to the left to stretch out the façade, and I suggest a charming garden beyond. I have painted the wooden gate and the arched garage door the bright, dark green of the shutters to distribute this color throughout the façade. I think the color helps connect the façade to the landscape.

All the existing plantings have been removed and new, low evergreen hedges underscore the façade and will help hide the cars on the drive. A variety of tall evergreens have been planted at the side property lines to help distance the adjacent homes. I’ve added a flower box above the front door (which will be easier than the Juliet balcony) and additional flowers at the new wing walls.

I feel that the new look is both more inviting, and at the same time, more elegant. With a good starting point, a great ultimate destination is not that far away.

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Uncompromising quality welcomes you upon entering this stunning one and a half story. Over 5,500 square feet of magnificent family living and splendid entertaining spaces. Crisp, updated chef’s kitchen with large island and breakfast room opens to a breathtaking vaulted screened porch overlooking lush gardens and a patio. Adjacent is the family room with fireplace, wet bar and doors leading to the patio. A butler's pantry leads to the spacious dining room. The lavish first floor master suite includes an updated bath and dressing room, plus an office. Two story foyer with curved stairway leads to three bedrooms and an incredible bonus room. Three-car rear entry garage and a huge unfinished lower level complete this magnificent home sitting on an acre.

7387 Stratford · University City This charming University Hills home offers handsome, beautiful wood floors and light filled rooms in a sought-after neighborhood. Minutes from the restaurants and shops of Clayton. $459,000

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487 Chukker Valley · Ellisville Stunning one and a half story features a large foyer, office, formal dining room, plus a two-story great room with fireplace and floor to ceiling windows! The kitchen and hearth room features a fireplace and access to a deck. A master suite completes the first floor.

Walkout lower level offers a full kitchen, second laundry room and bedrooms. $710,000

2601 Sun Meadow Drive · Wildwood Charm exudes throughout this five bedroom, three bath ranch. The open floor plan is centered around a fabulous stone fireplace and a wall of windows overlooking the wooded back yard. The finished lower level has two bedrooms, a kitchenette, stone fireplace and access to one of two decks. $399,000

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Beautifully updated 20-year-old estate nestled on 1.8 rolling acres on one of Ladue’s most prestigious lanes. Gourmet kitchen, exquisite millwork, marble and wood floors, finished lower level, sprawling terraces, expansive slate patio, Pebble Tec infinity pool, and much more. A must see!

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11 DWYER PLACE | LADUE | $1,195,000 SUZIE WELLS | 314.973.8761 Nine-year “new” custom built 4 BR, 5 BA home tweaked with every modern convenience. Fabulous lower level with outdoor entertaining spaces.

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34 NORTHCOTE | BRENTWOOD | $799,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Desirable York Village 5BR, 3.5 BA home with over 4,000sqft. Newer kitchen & updated baths throughout. Great spaces for entertaining. Brick patio & 2-car garage.

31 LOREN WOODS | LADUE | $1,099,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 Impeccably maintained home in the heart of Ladue boasts 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, beautiful master bedroom suite, chef’s kitchen, sun room & much more.

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5083 WASHINGTON PL. CENTRAL WEST END | $725,000 SUZIE WELLS | 314.973.8761 Prime CWE location, this meticulously maintained & thoughtfully renovated home features 4+BR/3.5 BA, a stylish new kitchen and au-pair suite on 3rd floor.

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2324 PUTTER LANE | LADUE | $575,000 SUZIE WELLS | 314.973.8761 Beautifully renovated home in quaint Crystal Lake Park features main floor master suite, updated eat-in kitchen, and lovely sunroom area. Two-car garage. Ladue Schools.

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Feeding

I add a healthy dose of fertilizer in the early spring to fortify them for their first flush of bloom. I simply use a fertilizer high in phosphorous, which is the middle number on the package. After the first wave of flowers fade, I hit them with a second application formulated especially for roses. This will re-energize the plants and promote more roses for the repeat bloomers.

Through the summer, I continue to feed them after each bloom cycle.

Black Spot & Powdery Mildew

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FROMTHE GARDEN

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Coming up roses!

caring for charming blooms

I’m a rose fanatic and have planted them extensively in my garden. My love of them began when I lived in England during my graduate work. I became fast friends with Lady Elizabeth Ashbrook, who was crazy about roses and had them all around her estate in Cheshire.

So when I came home, I started planting them at my house in downtown Little Rock. I now have a 2-acre rose garden at Moss Mountain Farm dedicated to my friend, who taught me so much about these charming flowers.

The peak of rose bloom in my garden occurs around the last week of April. I consider this an unofficial farewell to spring and the beginning of summer. I say goodbye to dogwoods and tulips and hello to daylilies, hydrangeas and of course, more roses. With the exception of one or two varieties, the roses in my garden are repeat bloomers and will continue to throw out flowers until the first hard freeze in fall. While most of the varieties are fairly carefree, I have a summer regimen to keep them in tip-top shape.

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These are the biggest headaches when growing roses. As the name implies, black spot starts with a black spot on the leaf. It’s a fungus that diminishes the look of the plant. I’ve never had a rose bush die from black spot, but it cuts down on their performance and makes the shrubs look pretty shabby.

Black spot is a fungus usually brought on by weather conditions: sporadic rain followed by humid to hot conditions. The rain soaks the plant, then the weather heats up and causes the fungus to form on damp leaves and petals.

If the problem becomes severe, use a commercial fungicide for black spot and always try to get the plant completely saturated from top to bottom. Some serious cases of black spot require several treatments before the fungus is completely annihilated. You should also spray the ground around your roses and put any diseased leaves in your trash, not in your compost.

Powdery mildew is another fungus, revealing itself as a powder-like coating over the leaves. A heavy infestation can cause leaf loss and diminsh vigor and flowering. If you have this problem, there are two approaches to try. The first is prevention: remove and dispose of infected plants and leaves by burning them or putting them in the trash. Do not compost them. The second line of defense is spraying, but before using conventional fungicides, try the safer alternatives. I use a sulfur-based product. Spray roses about every seven to 10 days.

Deadheading

The time to hard prune roses is late winter or early spring before the leaf buds open. If you didn’t cut them back this year, don’t worry. Once the blooms fade at the end of spring, do some light pruning to reshape them.

Not all roses re-bloom, but for those that do, removing what is left of dead flowers definitely encourages the next wave of bloom. Do this by removing blooms with sharp pruners, making the cut just above a leaf with five leaflets. That encourages new buds to form and stems to be large and strong.

After I’ve pruned, I feed roses with a high-phosphorus liquid fertilizer.

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[DESIGN on my mind by alan e. brainerd

We recognize the name Baker as meaning quality in furniture. But what we don’t know is all the permutations this company has gone through and still, it comes out with wonderful furniture lines created by top designers. In 1893, the first piece of Baker Furniture was designed and created: a desk/bookcase in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by the company founder, Dutch immigrant Siebe Baker.

Siebe Baker’s son Hollis S. joined the company in 1910 and became president in 1925, just in time for the Art Deco movement. The Baker line helped launch the Modern Movement in furniture design shortly thereafter, when Joseph Urban (the famed designer of Mar a Lago for Marjorie Meriwether Post) was contracted to design bedroom furniture, as was Kem Weber.

The company always was ahead of the design curve, as you will see. In 1929, Baker came out with the Manor House line, a nod to the classics that copied antiques— the first brand in the U.S. to do so. Again, ahead of the design curve, Baker introduced Chinese Modern at the 1934 Chicago World’s Fair.

Meanwhile, Hollis S. had been amassing a fine collection of antiques, and in 1941, more than 1,500 of them were placed on display securing his position as one of the largest collectors of antiques in the world. At the end of the 1940s, Baker launched its Far East collection, the first truly Asian designed and manufactured furniture in the United States. The Palladian Collection, a tribute to museum originals, followed.

Finn Juhl got the 1950s off to a fun start by designing Baker’s first Danish Modern collection. In addition, the Milling Road line came out of the company’s purchase of the Grand Rapids Chair Co., which was a way to offer

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quality furnishings at a lower price point.

In 1961, Hollis’ son, Hollis M., became president and the expansion continued. Production expanded to Mockville, North Carolina, and the trend of French provincial and English furniture. In 1969, Baker was sold to Magnavox Inc. and then a series of other corporations, and the Baker family was no longer involved.

In 1972, Baker merged with a well-established trade showroom and became Baker, Knapp & Tubbs. It launched its Historic Charleston collection in 1976, one of its most successful. The ’80s introduced The Stately Home Collection and a partnership with John Sladino, another well-known designer.

In 1986, the Kohler plumbing family purchased Baker.

As plumbers, they had little choice but to use interior designers to create the look of their product, including Barbara Barry, McMillen, Bill Sofield, Thomas Pheasant, Laura Kirar, Michael S. Smith and Jacques Garcia. This took the company truly global, with showrooms in Paris, Moscow, Singapore and China.

This year, Baker was sold to Hong Kong-based Samson Holding Ltd. for $35 million, marking the end of an era for this most American of furniture lines.

INSIDE LOOK 〉〉 portraiture Portraiture has been around since prehistoric times. People have always wanted to freeze time and record their images for posterity. Look at social media and the selfie craze!

What is so fascinating about capturing your image in a permanent way? For one thing, we like to think that portraits are not merely about physical appearance, but also about capturing personality.

For another, we are amazed at one human’s ability to recreate the image of another. That is an enviable skill not everyone possesses—only the talented few.

About 10 years ago, I was approached by local artist and gallery

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LOUIS XVI-STYLE SIDE CHAIR

As you know, I love auctions. We are still sprucing up our Palm Beach condo, so I thought I would see what items I could win at the latest Leslie Hindman Palm Beach auction. Success! I purchased a Louis XVI-style, gilt-painted side chair.

The description states: 19th century, having a carved lyre-form back and upholstered seat, raised on tapered fluted legs. Let’s discuss each part step by step, shall we? → 19TH CENTURY: Attributed to being

manufactured at some time in the 1800s. → LOUIS XVI-STYLE: My chair probably

represents the later part of this period, which had a more neoclassical look, from 1774-1793. → GILT-PAINTED: Gold leaf has been

applied to highlight certain areas of the carved wood on the chair. → SIDE CHAIR: A chair without arms → LYRE-FORM BACK: Pierced splats in the

back are in the shape of the musical instrument, the lyre. → TAPERED FLUTED LEGS: Legs that

decrease in size from top to bottom and are carved with shallow concave channels. → UPHOLSTERED SEAT: A cloth-covered seat

I love chairs and am a firm believer you can never have too many. This little gem most likely will be used as a pull up in our living room to add extra seating.

owner Philip Slein about painting my portrait. I must admit the idea was daunting. My mother had my father’s portrait painted after he passed away, to display it in our family’s company headquarters. So the idea wasn’t completely foreign to me.

If I was going to have one done, Philip was the person to do it, I thought. He had painted several people I knew, and I loved his ability to really capture personality. So, a photo shoot ensued.

The result is a 4-by-6-foot canvas that captures my love for life.

I encourage you to take the plunge and freeze time on canvas just for the fun of it! It will make you smile every time you look at it.

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Free Estimates.

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