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backstoppers and responder rescue

Attendees enjoyed a variety of barbecue at the first annual Battle of the Badges BBQ. The event resulted in more than $4,000 being donated to both Responder Rescue and The Backstoppers, organizations that support emergency personnel and their families.

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At the Wings of Hope Ladies Luncheon, speaker Kelley Haenny shared how being a childhood cancer survivor motivated her to pay it forward—and challenged guests to do the same.

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IN THE KNOW COVER STORY – Great Circle TALK OF THE TOWNS THE INSIDER THE VELVET HAMMER

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GUIDE TO SCHOOLS COVER STORY – The School District of University City PARENT TRAP – Millennials SPECIAL FEATURE – Little Minds, Global Reach FASHION – Teacher’s Pet HEARD IN THE HALLS

FALL FUNDRAISER PREVIEW 30 REACHING OUT –

Jesse Lopez of the National Blues Museum 31 COVER STORY – March of Dimes 34 SNAPPED! Siteman Cancer Center 35 ACCESS Academies 36 The Magic House Central West End Association

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Robert ‘Bob’ Fulstone received the 2017 Richard H. Amberg Award after serving as a dedicated board member and volunteer for more than 25 years with the Boys and Girls Club. Bob has served as Chief Volunteer Officer, and chaired both the annual Campaign for Kids drive and the Resource Development Committee.

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I’VE COME TO REALIZE THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HANG AROUND KIDS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE—AND I’M NOT SAYING THAT JUST BECAUSE I’M A MOM OF TWO. If you can get past

the occasional meltdowns, the sometimes sheer defiance and the always exhausting schedules, there are these little minds filled with wonder and an eagerness to learn. It’s motivating to say the least.

With all the skepticism, violence and downright ignorance in the world today, I sometimes find myself losing the ‘silver lining.’ But then I get home from work and hear excited voices telling me about picking homegrown vegetables from the neighbor’s garden; building various contraptions out of objects around the house; dreaming up travel plans after reading about cities around the world; or running a lemonade stand with friends and donating the money to their school.

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Numerous students are highlighted in Heard in the Halls in the same section who are excelling in school, winning national awards and embracing STEM-focused activities. There is no way you can’t feel good after reading it all. So make it a point to support our students— and our amazing teachers and school leaders—in all of their efforts.

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Kids want to do good. They are enthusiastic about taking care of our planet (and the people on it) and making it a better place, about exploring other cultures because of their differences, not in spite of them. They are unscathed by the world’s complications, and it’s their ingenious imaginations that will help fix them one day. Just wait until you read about the amazing projects happening in our community classrooms in this issue’s Guide to Schools special section. Local students are growing hydroponic plants! Investigating biofuels and how to make them! They are promoting water conservation, protecting bees, recycling and being ‘green’ whenever and wherever they can. They understand the importance of being responsible for the environment and how their actions affect not only their local community, but also the world. What could be better for our future?

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Great Circle, a nonprofit agency that provides behavioral health services to children and families, is just that—a support in rough seas, a lifeline when things get tough. With regional campuses, including one in Webster Groves, counseling centers and community-based offices, the organization addresses behavioral health problems. Last year, it touched the lives of 30,000 individuals across the state of Missouri, where 65,000 children have mental health issues. “We want people to know that it’s OK to ask for help, no matter how small or large you perceive your problem to be,” says president and CEO Vince Hillyer. “We encourage families not to wait until the stress or trauma has reached crisis level, but to reach out as soon as they can.”

And hard times can fall on anyone; vulnerability is not just a province of the poor. Great Circle understands, however, that shoring up families and making those important social units stronger helps ensure better outcomes for both the family and the community.

“One drop of support for Great Circle can produce ripples that reach far beyond the immediate recipients of our services,” Hillyer says. “When children and families are stronger, communities are stronger. With the right tools and support, healthy, loving families can spread the wealth, helping people around them thrive as well.”

In addition to in-home services that include crisis and parenting support, Great Circle also provides 24-hour residential treatment, autism services, counseling, specialized education services and foster care. An adventure and wilderness therapy program to help youth and families discover self-awareness and inner courage takes place at the nonprofit’s 1,200-acre ranch in Steelville, Missouri. Every day during the school year, nearly 500 children who struggle in a traditional school setting are educated at four nationally accredited schools operated by Great Circle.

“The organization serves all of Missouri, and stays dedicated to meeting people where they are,” Hillyer says, adding that in the past few years, it has doubled its footprint, helping tens of thousands of children, teens and family members in every corner of the state.

Hillyer stresses that one of the organization’s goals is to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health, because that often can prevent people from asking for help. But he says he is optimistic: “There’s more public discussion around the issue, and we are seeing momentum. We’re not alone in the conversation anymore.” And the more Great Circle can help keep families stitched together, the more hopeful their children will be.

All Great Circle programs are made possible through donations, grants, fundraisers and slidingscale fees. On Nov. 11, the nonprofit hosts its biggest annual event, Starry Starry Night, at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. The evening includes cocktails, dinner, an auction, testimonials from alumni and their families, and a musical and magical performance by Great Circle children.

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With the roof and crowning cupola now in place on the striking new McKnight Place Assisted Living expansion, The Gatesworth senior living community has marked a milestone in the development of the latest addition to its 15-acre campus. Slated to open this fall, the three-story, 102,000-square-foot building will feature 90 new, upscale apartment homes. The addition is part of a $32 million expansion that will occur in two phases, with the second phase to include a complete renovation of the existing 74,000-square-foot McKnight Place Assisted Living building. Upon completion in March 2018, this will feature 18 additional assistedliving apartments and 27 separate apartments for residents needing memory care. The renovations will include a separate entrance providing access for residents with cognitive impairments, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Work on this project is set to begin in November, following completion of the expansion, which will increase The Gatesworth campus footprint to more than 1 million square feet, further enhancing the continuum of care services available. Named one of the nation’s ‘Top 10 Retirement Communities’ by Forbes magazine, The Gatesworth opened in 1988.

The mind game that started in Japan and Europe and then moved to the coasts finally made its way to the metro this year. Apparently people have been escaping from ‘escape rooms’ for a couple of years. One local opportunity exists at Escapology, open since January inside Kokomo Joe’s, just off Cave Springs Road. This game is a heck of a lot cooler than anything since Trivial Pursuit, and only limited by your imagination—that, and 60 minutes. There are a couple of different ways to play.

Possible scenarios include: someone on your team has been poisoned, and you have an hour to find the antidote; à la Agatha Christie, someone on your train has been murdered, and as you speed through the snowy

night, you and your group of two to six have to apprehend the murderer before the train makes its stop and the killer vanishes into the crowds; or you’re an adviser to JFK and have reached an impasse with your Soviet counterpart, Nikita Khrushchev, who has conspired with Fidel Castro to put nuclear missiles in Cuba. Oh yeah, it helps to imagine it’s 1962, made easier through various props like a rotary dial phone and manual typewriter.

U. CITY But those are just details—what you and your colleagues must realize is that you’ve only an hour to prevent nuclear Armageddon. (No pressure, right?!) You have access via intercom to a ‘game master,’ often a snarky theater kid who’ll mess with your heads while giving you a hint, of which you only get three. It’s all akin to a live version of the classic Parker Brothers board game Clue. The other two themes currently available at Escapology are Arizona Shootout and Th3 Cod3, which is perhaps the most difficult challenge designed for well-intentioned hackers. You know who you are—no Russians need apply. A caveat: Nobody can play this just once, so Swiss bank accounts are a plus.

Volunteers are needed for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of St. Louis, which is slated to open its fourth Ronald McDonald Family Room in the metro on the third floor of the new tower at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. It’s set for completion later this year. The Family Room program provides families with daily essentials in a comforting environment just steps away from their child’s hospital room. Amenities include showers, laundry facilities, a small kitchen with snacks and coffee, television, computers with internet access, and a quiet area. The spaces, staffed solely by volunteers, are open every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for families to relax and refresh during long days at the hospital. Three-hour volunteer shifts are available, both for individuals and pairs, on a weekly or biweekly basis. (For more information or to begin the volunteer application process, contact

Family Room program manager Courtney Fischer at cfischer@rmhcstl.com.) The existing Family Room at Children’s will remain and be dedicated to families with children in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

It will receive a makeover as it celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The new room is anticipated to serve an additional 5,000 families per year. The two other Family Rooms in the metro are located inside Mercy Children’s Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. The mission of RMHC St. Louis is to provide comfort, care and a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children by providing them with all the basic comforts of home. RMHC St. Louis also operates eight long-term apartments, which, combined with the Family Rooms, collectively serve 59 out-of-town families every night and nearly 2,000 families annually.

All told, the Family Rooms serve more than 12,000 local and out-of-town families every year.

What in the world to do with a longvacant Walmart? That’s a heck of a lot of square footage with nothing going on for seven years but the rent. Well, Kim and Brian Link have converted the space into an action park. Go-karts aren’t just for kids; they are great fun for adults, too, and a novel way for companies to do off-site team-building.

Amp Up Action Park opened last month in part of the one-time superstore (the rest of the space is home decor store At Home). Inside is 50,000 square feet of wild and crazy. Electric karts (think a mini convertible with no windshield) whiz around curves and can hit 45 mph on straightaways. The wind is in whatever hair some drivers have left. But karting isn’t the only draw. Amp Up features the only indoor ropes challenge in the state.

There’s also laser tag and plenty of arcade games to keep kids—of any age, even past retirement—fascinated. For the time being, it’s been a destination for bar mitzvahs

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and other events for young people. Of course, as we inferred, ‘young’ is a relative term. Kids whiling away their waning weeks of summer can’t enjoy beer and wine. But the Links are mostly targeting adults for fun and games. They’re getting the patio (3,000 square feet of the former lawn and garden department) ready for outdoor relaxation, so Ginny from accounting can chill after pulling past that nerdy IT dude on the race track by a whisker (she’s so glad she didn’t tweeze her chin).

Check the website for promos like the Ridiculously Happy Hour from 5 to 6 p.m. Or, buy a three-pack of kart races and get 20 percent off same-day food and drink orders. Trix are for kids, people, but karting is for anybody. Amp Up is on the eastern end of the formerly not-so-busy Manchester Meadows shopping center: 13901 Manchester Road.

On the evening of March 17, St. Louis police officer Gary Glasby had just turned his patrol car onto North Broadway—his partner, officer

Sheena Smith, in the passenger seat—when a pickup truck smashed into the driver’s side. Both officers were seriously injured, Glasby grievously so. He remains at Craig Rehabilitation Hospital near Denver, Colorado, and may never be able to work again. Smith has returned to work part-time while she continues to recover from her injuries. Soon after the accident, the Ethical Society of Police (ESOP) stepped in to help.

In June, ESOP arranged for Smith to fly to Denver to visit Glasby and support him in his recovery. Both officers have a long way to go to achieve normalcy, but you can help by attending the Top 50 Car Show in Forest Park on Saturday (Aug. 19). All proceeds from the event, which runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Muny upper parking lot rain or shine, will benefit the officers and their families. Registration is from 8 a.m. until noon. Fees are $20 to show a car and $10 to display a car. Food and beverages will be available, and Top 50 Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. With nearly 250 members, ESOP is an association of minority St. Louis police officers whose mission is to

bridge communications between the community and the department. Founded in 1968 by black officers to address racial biases within the department, ESOP works to improve community/police relations, develop policies and programs to reduce crime, elevate the status of minority civilians and police officers, and encourage greater minority employment.

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DO YOU EVER GET A SONG STUCK in your head?

Well, with the recent heat in St. Louis, I’ve been walking around the house singing a favorite from Nelly: It’s getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes. I only know two lines of the song, and I sing them over and over. My daughter and husband just stare at me like I’ve gone mad. Perhaps I have. The heat makes it hard for me to focus, so this week’s column is a variety of random thoughts.

Yet again, I was not nominated for an Emmy! This is an outrage for several reasons, but not unexpected since I did not produce, direct or act in any television shows.

Thus, I will have to watch it at home like everyone else ... except for the three St. Louisans who were nominated: Ellie Kemper for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Sterling K. Brown for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Kevin Kline for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance. I wonder who they are going to take with them. Hold on, let me Google and see if they are married or in a committed relationship.

Yes, they all are, but fun fact: Kevin Kline is 69. He looks fantastic! Anyway, if any of them want to take me to the Emmys, I will pay my way to L.A. and start working on my manners.

Did you know that cauliflower is the new kale? I never got on the kale bandwagon. It tastes too bitter.

The closest I got to ‘kind of’ liking it was the kale salad at Pastaria, but then I realized there were anchovies in the dressing. Back to cauliflower, I have always liked it, usually just raw. But as anyone who has cooked it knows, it stinks! I am a faithful watcher of morning news programs, particularly the cooking segments. The past two months, they have been grinding up cauliflower as a substitute for rice and other grains. The problem is, you can’t disguise the odor. I love Matt Lauer (not as much as Lester Holt), but the poor guy nearly lost his breakfast during a cauliflower faux fried rice segment. The smell got to him. Sometimes you just should leave a vegetable alone, and cauliflower is one of them.

I have two very different book recommendations for you. The first is Giant of the Senate by Al Franken. I tend to steer clear of writing about politics because I don’t want to argue with strangers. Friends, yes, strangers, no. Anyway, Al Franken is a funny guy, having spent time working on SNL, and eventually moving home to Minnesota and becoming a U.S. Senator. I promise, regardless of your party affiliation, it will make you laugh! The other is The Art of Southern Charm by Patricia Altschul. Now, if you watch the reality TV show Southern Charm, you know who I am talking about. For those unfamiliar, Patricia is a cast member, and there is no one who can pull off a caftan or throw shade better than her. The book is a mix of social etiquette, recipes, ideas for the home and a bunch of other information I don’t need. That said, if I am invited to the Emmys, I will be consulting it to determine how I should behave. It does make me wonder ... if Patricia can write a book, why can’t I? And there you have it. My mind on ‘heat.’ Is it getting hot in here?

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THE WINTER FAMILY COLLECTION is sponsoring Return to Forever: Kathleen Brodeur~ Edson Campos at the Saint Louis University Museum of Art. The exhibit features the work of husband and wife Edson Campos and Kathleen Brodeur, whose pieces reveal the mysteries of existence through oneness with nature.

Some of the more than 100 works of art are from the personal collection of local art enthusiast and supporter Richard Winter, founder of The Winter Family Collection.

The opening reception is Aug. 25, and the exhibit runs through Dec. 30. Premonition (2015, oil on canvas, 46 x 80 inches) by Edson Campos (pictured) won Outstanding Painting at the annual exhibition of the Société des Artistes Français at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Hamilton fans, rejoice! LESLIE ODOM JR. is coming to St. Louis! He’ll perform with the St. Louis Symphony Dec. 3 for one night only.

Odom starred with the original Hamilton cast and earned a 2016 Tony for Lead Actor in a Musical and a Grammy as the show’s principal soloist. Wow!

PRISCILLA McDONNELL, an ardent supporter of numerous philanthropic efforts in St. Louis, passed away July 25, just shy of her 95th birthday. The widow of Sanford McDonnell, former chairman and CEO of McDonnell Douglas, she was a founding member of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and served on numerous charitable boards, including the Saint Louis Art Museum, The Arts and Education Council, the Bach Society and The Sheldon, among countless others. Her giving spirit will be missed.

Congratulations are in order for SCOPE! The nonprofit is celebrating a decade of providing local families with access to free resources and opportunities in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through after-school programs, summer camps, internships, career options and more. What started as a grassroots movement by founder and CEO Cynthia Lloyd is now expanding across the country to connect the next generation of innovators.

Cheers to that and 10 years!

As a tribute, native hometowner KEN SHAPIRO has published a book of recipes left by his recently deceased mom, Popie Shapiro. In 1993, she compiled the kosher family recipes, along with stories and anecdotes, calling it, After I’m Gone: Recipes for the Hereafter. Proceeds from sales of the $20 book will go to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. The book is available at recipesforthehereafter.com.

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AND MUST CONFESS I AM RATHER IMPATIENT, BUT I CERTAINLY DON’T WANT TO BE KNOWN AS THE PERENNIAL OFFICE COMPLAINER. ANY TIPS FOR SPEAKING UP TO MY COLLEAGUES AND BOSS? —NEED A MORE EFFECTIVE WAY TO COMPLAIN

A: Speaking up and complaining successfully can have significant

benefits, such as improving relationships and enhancing our own feelings of efficacy. Some even say, when effective complainers join forces, they often have the power to change the world. On the other hand, grumbling at the office should be for a purpose, not just to vent.

Here are a few tips: Effective complaints need to be concise, factbased and directed to the right person at the right time. Be clear about what you want and then direct your concern to the person who has the power to fix it. Instead of ranting, try to write your thoughts down first. This can help defuse your emotions as well as help you articulate your issue(s) more clearly. Stay positive. Start by saying something like, “I always look forward to our staff meetings.” Then turn to your complaint focusing on the current issue at hand (not last month’s staff meeting, which is ancient history). Try serving up your complaint with some humor. Your colleagues or boss are much more likely to take your side if you crack a joke about your own impatience. Just make sure you don’t come off as sarcastic.

Finally, read cues to keep yourself in check. Pay attention to your colleagues’ body language. If their arms are constantly folded or they regularly are looking away when you address them, perhaps it’s time to stop complaining and start listening.

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Most academic studies show little to no relationship between age and job performance. And some research shows that in jobs that require experience, older adults have a performance edge. Since 1995, the number of people age 65 or older working full time has more than tripled. And, Americans in their 50s and 60s make up a growing share of successful entrepreneurs. Your chance has not passed you by. Seize the day!

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REIMAGINING EDUCATION ] THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF UNIVERSITY CITY by stephanie wallace

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City held its opening day celebration themed after a beloved St. Louis institution: the Cardinals. But as fun as Fredbird is, the real star of the event was Learning Reimagined, a modern educational approach being implemented in the district.

Introduced in March, Learning Reimagined strives to adapt education to fit the changing world through its three pillars to humanize, personalize and problematize learning. “Incoming kindergarteners will be the high school graduating class of 2030,” says district superintendent Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley.

“The careers they will explore do not exist yet. Their educational experience has to be more innovative.”

Learning Reimagined looks to expand the classroom to meet the technological and global changes students will be dealing with after high school graduation.

This means a greater focus on STEM-related topics. “From a pencil to a drone, there is technology in everything we do,” Hardin-Bartley says. “We need to expose students to this in a meaningful way to shape well-rounded individuals who are ready for the world, ready for life.” One way the approach seeks to achieve this is through problematizing learning, which

means project-based learning and getting students involved with the community. University City schools have partnerships with institutions like Washington University, COCA, Buck Institute for Education, Alive and Well STL, Santa Fe Center for Transformational School Leadership, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, FIRST Robotics and The Green Center. “By working together, we can and will accomplish much,” Hardin-Bartley says.

Through Learning Reimagined, Hardin-Bartley hopes to see a heightened level of student engagement and increased performance. “When students are agents of their own learning and have a voice, they own their education,” she says. The pillars of humanizing and personalizing education strive to ensure all students feel they have the means to succeed. The project aims to maximize students’ engagement with their education.

Part of this is making students feel comfortable. “We are creating a safe space for learning to happen,” HardinBartley explains. “We are addressing the socioemotional needs of students, families and teachers. There’s a place for every child to find his or her voice.”

While the primary goals are to engage and help students, Hardin-Bartley is confident the new approach

will benefit teachers as well. “Learning Reimagined is a chance for teachers to be more innovative outside the classroom,” she says. “It enables them to maximize their strengths as well as those of their students whose different skills can SUPERINTENDENT enhance the learning DR. SHARONICA HARDIN-BARTLEY environment.”

For Hardin-Bartley, there is a very personal incentive to implement these changes in the school district: Her daughter will be a member of the graduating class of 2030. “When it gets tough, I think of the 2,800 students I serve,” she says. “One of them is my daughter. I can’t think of a more impactful connection I could have to this work. Learning Reimagined is where education needs to move, and University City is ready to lead.”

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of Fortune 500 companies I have spoken with all over the world agree that many of the young adults they hire lack some critical skills: the ability to delay gratification, strong people skills, collaboration, self-reliance, selfmotivation, and the ability to work hard with the long-term in mind. These are millennials, and they have their own distinct requirements, including a lot of external praise and guidance to keep them on task. It’s also reported that they have a hard time coping with the normal ups and downs and failures of life.

They come into the workplace wanting to choose their hours and move into the corner office without putting in the sweat equity to earn it.

Experts have placed the blame on poor parenting. These kids have been micromanaged, rescued and coddled by parents who seem to think they are responsible for their children’s happiness. I’ve heard advice given to companies that goes something like this: Work hard to help millennials build confidence, overcome challenges, find more balance, and overcome their need for instant gratification.

But isn’t that how millennials got their problems in the first place? Qualities like grit and self-efficacy cannot be given; they have to be earned through meeting challenges, overcoming obstacles, and dealing with mistakes, failures and disappointments. I’m not exactly saying people have to suffer in order to learn, but often our best lessons come from hardship and failure. The best way we can help these young adults find joy and fulfillment in their work is to get out of their way, stop micromanaging them, and allow them to find their own motivation. People who have that kind of autonomy become more fulfilled because they completely own the results of their labor.

Millennials need to parent themselves, motivate themselves, encourage themselves and push themselves.

When young adults come to their parents or boss frustrated or upset, the best response is a question right back to them: So what will you do? If a 30-year-old can’t cut it in the workplace, maybe they need to experience the consequence of not working hard: getting fired. Losing their job might be the best thing that ever happened to them if it serves as a wake-up call.

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8 | MOSBY BUILDING ARTS Learn about the latest kitchen design trends at Mosby’s free seminar Aug. 26 at Whitmoor Country Club. Get details and RSVP online.

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BY JULIA M. JOHNSON

AREA STUDENTS ARE LEARNING that you don’t have to be an adult to impact the life and health of the planet. Kids of all ages are banding together at local schools to launch innovative projects that conserve water and energy, recycle materials, reduce pollution and preserve the earth’s creatures.

They’re helping make sure the planet stays vibrant and livable for generations to come. And many are feeling inspired to keep the cycle going by pursuing environmental science careers, teachers say.

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Bee populations have been declining in recent years, impacting crop pollination and the production of honey, beeswax and more. So Rohan Woods School in Warson Woods decided to help the population along by installing an indoor hive that allows students to learn about bees first-hand.

“Our first-graders had been studying animal life cycles, and we had used mealworms before, but they weren’t very exciting,” says science teacher Kim Breckenridge. “We wanted something in the classroom that would let us see an animal’s whole active life cycle. So we thought, why not bees?” She did some research and found the Bee Cause Project, a program that helps schools and other groups establish their own living hives.

Rohan Woods’ hive was installed in a classroom this past April. It’s a vertical box with clear panes that allow students to watch bees in the colony work, grow, communicate, and produce honey and beeswax. “The bees also make propolis, a hive building material that may have medicinal properties,” Breckenridge says.

The hive is connected to the outdoors through a pipe in an opening in the wall, and students tend a native flowering garden to supply the bees with pollen. “It’s been so interesting for the kids, and it’s helping us all learn the importance of bees to the environment and the planet,” Breckenridge notes. “They are responsible for pollinating so many of the plants we eat and use.”

are shining a spotlight on environmental responsibility. Here are some other local projects:

Middle-schoolers at Miriam School in Webster Groves won a $1,000 grant from the Carton to Garden program for their innovative plant and garden irrigation system made from recycled milk containers. The grant was used to buy new plants and garden supplies.

Fourth-graders at Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School in Creve Coeur built a rain garden to help prevent erosion of the school’s campus prairie. During an average rainfall, it captures about 650 gallons of rainwater and runoff. Students also have been recycling foil-lined wrappers to keep them out of landfills.

KEEP IT GREEN | Kirkwood High School When students at Kirkwood High School set out to create a positive environmental example for the community, they started in an unlikely place—an old campus greenhouse that had sat vacant for a decade.

To start the project, the school’s Environmental Sustainability class refurbished the building and brought it back to life, says science and engineering teacher Mandy Melton. Then the work began. Students raise hydroponic plants, cultivate algae for use in biofuel studies, operate a compost system to reduce waste, and raise plants for the family and consumer science department to use in class.

“We’ve been studying hydroponics as an effective way to grow food versus traditional soil planting,” Melton says. “We also have been investigating biofuels and how to make them using oils collected from algae. We look at different aeration and lighting techniques for the algae to learn which ones create the highest yield.” As part of the overall project, students also installed a rain barrel and gutter system to capture and use water, and created worm bins to compost food scraps. The high school’s multifaceted effort earned it a 2017 first-place award in the U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Schools Quest, a program that recognizes creative, effective and low-cost environmental practices developed by elementary, middle and high schools. Several other Kirkwood schools also entered projects in this year’s competition.

Melton notes that a number of the high school’s graduates have been inspired to study environmental science in college as a result of the hands-on curriculum.

“It really teaches them to bring sustainability full circle,” she says.

MANY AREA SCHOOLS

After studying the impact of water conservation, third-graders at Central Christian School in Clayton put their persuasive skills to work, creating art posters to hang around the school to encourage others to conserve. The student-run newspaper featured them in a cover story.

PLANT PROJECTS TAKE HIGH SCHOOL’S GREENHROOT IN KIRKWOOD OUSE.

The Environmental Conservation Organization (ECO) at Whitfield School in Creve Coeur works to educate others about environmental issues. ECO members develop projects like recycling cans and other materials. They also study sustainability and take part in community environmental projects.

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Zareh says students surveyed sites where water is consumed on campus and tallied up how much was being used by sinks, toilets and other fixtures. “We compared that data to the water bills we receive, and determined that the buildings with lawn irrigation systems were the biggest users,” she notes. So students worked with the facility management office to install sensors that make the lawn sprinklers more efficient. “If there’s been enough rain, the sensors prevent the sprinklers from coming on,” Zareh says.

Students even helped pay for the new system by selling items at a fundraising bazaar.

They also installed a rain barrel on the gutter system so they can water the school’s garden naturally, Zareh says. And they painted a water inlet, or sewer cover, with bright graphics as a reminder that everyone should care about the health of the water system. Before submitting their sustainability project to the 2017 Green Schools Quest competition, the sixth-graders also gave informative presentations to faculty, staff and students.

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Andrews Academy is a private, nonprofit, coeducational elementary school for grades junior kindergarten through sixth. It is founded on progressive educational principles that demonstrate respect for the individual child’s development, provide a thorough grounding in basic learning tools and nurture independent thought.

Community School is a place where children flourish in an environment of active, experiential learning. Seasoned faculty engage students with a challenging curriculum that integrates academics, the arts, physical education and interpersonal skills. Community students are responsible, caring, vibrant people who learn how to work with and lead others.

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Forsyth School’s one-of-a-kind campus and remarkable location provide an unforgettable experience for children age 3 through grade six. Forsyth is a place to stretch beyond your comfort zone, where personal best counts, and where engaging curriculum meets challenge education.

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Miriam: The Learning Disability Experts is St. Louis’ oldest and most comprehensive resource for students with learning disabilities. Our three programs, Miriam School (K-8), Miriam Academy (9 & 10), and Miriam Learning Center, annually serve more than 1,000 area students.

Educating children age 4 through grade six, Rossman is an independent preparatory school in Creve Coeur dedicated to developing a personal, nurturing relationship with each child. Rossman’s exceptional educators provide a solid academic foundation while emphasizing strong character and leadership skills.

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Whitfield cultivates ethical, confident and successful students in grades six through 12 in a community of innovation, collaboration and trust. A rigorous curriculum provides a strong liberal arts education, and electives allow students to pursue interests in science, language, humanities and art. Students and faculty collaborate using a variety of technology resources.

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On Jay: Appaman ‘Glen’ hooded shirt, $64 from City Sprouts Tucker + Tate joggers, $39 from Nordstrom at West County Center | Shoes and T-shirt, model’s own On Julie: Molo ‘Conny’ roller skating dress, $79 from City Sprouts Shoes, model’s own

On Rama: ‘Gigi’ pant, $39.50, chambray ruffle-trim popover shirt, $49.50; both from Crewcuts Factory Outlet | Shoes, model’s own On Michael: Appaman skinny cords, $51, Appaman pinpoint oxford, $53, Vans Racer Mid sneakers, $40; all from City Sprouts On Lucas: Appaman Rock ‘n’ Roll tee, $38, Appaman skinny twill pants, $51; both from City Sprouts | Wool ‘MacAlister’ boots, $34.97 from Crewcuts Factory Outlet On Lauren: Tucker + Tate jumpsuit, $35, Vans SK8-Hi Zip sneakers, $44.95; both from Nordstrom at West County Center | Milly Minis vegan leather moto jacket, $285 from Neiman Marcus On Choobi: Burberry ‘William’ cotton polo, $80 from Nordstrom at West County Center | Straight-leg denim, $44.50 from Crewcuts Factory Outlet | Shoes, model’s own

CHECK ME OUT! Classic looks always rule at school.

On Sophie: Burberry ‘Ariadne’ check dress, $186, Burberry ‘Penny’ leggings, $60; both from Neiman Marcus | See Kai Run ‘Harriett’ Mary Janes, $52 from City Sprouts On Choobi: V-neck sweater, $34.95, solid chinos, $34.95; both from Gap Vans X Peanuts Old Skool skate shoe, $40 from City Sprouts

ALL EYES ON YOU When you’re in front of the class, make it worth your while. Shimmer, shine and be confident.

On Lauren: Appaman leggings, $47, Appaman ‘Willow’ dress, $53, Me Oui mini crossbody, $28, Me Oui critter headband, $25; all from City Sprouts On Julie: Tucker + Tate leggings, $25, Truly Me metallic bomber, $68; both from Nordstrom at West County Center | Shirt, bow and earrings, model’s own

MOM JUGGLES IT ALL! Athletic coach and mom Tiffany Spain handles it all with grace, showing daughters Kyndall and Logynn and son Brennan Jr. how it’s done!

On Tiffany: Eliza J scarf print maxi dress, $158 from Nordstrom | Orange wood bangles, $24 from Shine Boutique. On the girls: Trixxi Girl shifts, $42 each from Nordstrom. On Brennan Jr.: model’s own outfit

SNIPS, SNAILS AND PUPPY DOG TAILS ... and don’t forget hanging with reptiles! When you’re doing cool stuff, you’d better look the part.

On Michael: Twill pants, $9.99 from H&M | Colorblock baseball crewneck sweater, $46.50 from J. Crew Factory | Sperry Authentic Original slip-ons, $59.99 from Laurie’s Shoes On Jay: Patterned, washed oxford shirt, $36.50 from J. Crew Factory | Slim fit jeans, $14.99 from H&M | Shoes and T-shirt, model’s own On Lucas: Slim-leg khaki pants, $17.99, striped sweater, $17.99; both from H&M | Sperry ‘Colton’ leather loafers, $54.99 from Laurie’s Shoes

PATTERN PLAY Even more fun than learning about patterns is wearing them! Stand out in these bright looks.

On Rama: Time Machine hand-printed tee in Blue India, $36 from Mister Guy Women’s or timemachineclothing.com | Tractr coated denim pants, $42 from Nordstrom at West County Center On Posey: Treasure & Bond skinny-fit moto pants, $55 from Nordstrom at West County Center | Time Machine hand-printed sweatshirt in Floral Row, $48 from Mister Guy Women’s or timemachineclothing.com

Style Coordination: Emily McGehee Naturalistic Educator: Karen Lucy Hairstylist: Dirty Brown Special thanks to our terrific models: Jay, Lauren, Michael, Lucas, Choobi, Posey, Julie, Rama and Sophie

HEARD [ IN THE ] HALLS

by julia m. johnson

Sixth-graders Christopher Braggs, Jason Klutho, Ryan Hardwick, Grant Dahl, Jonathan Lee and Alex Bahr took home first place in the Missouri Math League’s annual sixth-grade competition. They competed against 24 other schools to win the State Championship.

Two area high school students received perfect scores on the ACT college admissions and placement exam: Victor Folk of Parkway West High School and Benjamin Krasnoff of Webster Groves High School. Only about 0.1 percent of graduating U.S. high school students earn a perfect score on the test each year.

Recent graduate Allison Licavoli received the Congressional Award Gold Medal at a U.S. Capitol ceremony in Washington, D.C. Students earn the prestigious award for excellence in volunteer service, personal development, physical fitness and exploration.

Licavoli met U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill while there.

The district was one of 10 employers in the country recognized for creating a culture of health and wellness for its employees. United Healthcare bestowed the school district with its Well Deserved award after Parkway implemented health programs for the 2016-2017 school year. Across the district, schools implemented different health initiatives for staff, such as an on-site gym, financial wellness center and mobile mammography clinic, among others.

Senior Reagan Becnel was one of 20 local students chosen to participate in St. Louis’ ‘Kode with Klossy,’ a two-week coding camp for girls started by model and area native Karlie Kloss. The camp is held in 10 U.S. cities during the summer and encourages young women to become leaders in the technology industry.

Senior Alex Cobin has been chosen to serve on the 2017-2018 student board of directors at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Cobin was selected following a rigorous application process. Student directors meet monthly during the school year and learn about the bank’s role in the national economy through online learning and interaction with Federal Reserve staff. At the end of his yearlong board term, Cobin can apply for a summer internship with the bank.

SLUH is gearing up to celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2018 with a variety of activities and events. It’s the oldest high school west of the Mississippi River, and is ranked among the nation’s top schools by Niche and The Washington Post.

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national blues museum

To be the premier entertainment and educational resource focusing on the blues as the foundation of American music

by karyn williams

PHOTO: COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

meet volunteer JESSE LOPEZ of soulard How long have you been a volunteer?

Ever since it opened in April of 2016. I had been emailing contacts at the museum because when I heard it was going to open, I knew I wanted to be a part of it; opening day was an amazing event. I only had been volunteering a few months when I was chosen as one of the top five volunteers for time spent there, which was so cool.

What made you interested in this particular cause?

I’m 59 and have been playing guitar for 50 years. I’m self-taught, and it’s been a passion of mine forever. It’s my release.

Music always has been really important to me, so when I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, I thought it would be taken away from me, that I would never

play again. I was living in Chesterfield at the time I was diagnosed and decided to move back to Soulard, where I had lived when I was younger, to experience music vicariously through my friends. But I ended up starting to play again because of my volunteer work. There was a traveling exhibit called Cast of Blues by Sharon McConnell-Dickerson, a world-renowned artist who is blind, and I was invited to the opening reception. I hadn’t played in two years, but someone encouraged me to bring my guitar. Big George Brock was playing, and one of the guitarists broke a string. Dion Brown, the museum’s executive director, told me to get up on stage and take over, so eventually I did. It was so moving and emotional. I hadn’t met Sharon at this point, but I sent her an email the

next day about how she inspired me; if an artist who is blind can create art, a man with shaky hands can still play. Now, we have a great friendship. She gifted me a slide guitar signed by David ‘Honeyboy’ Edwards, an absolute legend, that he gave to her—all because I mentioned learning slide guitar to help with my hands. The mojo with that thing is incredible! I’ve had great experiences with it. Because I started playing again, I’ve gotten involved with the museum more and more.

What kind of volunteer work are you involved with?

It varies. Everyone at the museum treats me like family and has accepted my challenges with Parkinson’s, so it depends on how I’m doing that day. I’m sometimes

IN THE WORDS OF THE NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM: “Jesse has been one of the most dedicated volunteers we could wish for! His enthusiasm for the blues is evident in all of his interactions with our visitors, and he deeply enriches the museum experience for everyone who comes. It’s also been rewarding for the museum staff to witness how volunteering has enriched Jesse’s life and revived his musical talents. ”

just a greeter at the front door. I always welcome people by saying, “You’re about to experience 23,000 square feet of cool.”

Or if I’m feeling good, I’ll work the galleries and talk to visitors about the museum and what they are experiencing. I want people to feel what I feel. I go to decompress and share the passion I have for the music and the institution.

If you could do anything for the organization, what would it be?

Create more awareness about the museum and get more people to volunteer. We always need donations and memberships because that keeps the place alive, but volunteers are really needed. The museum is not just about the blues; it’s history.

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CARE [LOVING MARCH OF DIMES by alexa beattie

NO ONE KNOWS THE IMPORTANCE OF MARCH OF DIMES more than April Jolly.

After three miscarriages, Jolly had two premature births and experienced firsthand both the nonprofit’s expertise and kindness. “It’s so scary to see your tiny baby covered in tubes and wires,” she says. “But having the encouragement and help of March of Dimes made the time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) so much easier.”

The foundation, established by President Franklin Roosevelt to study and prevent polio, works to improve the health of mothers and babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. It also arms health care professionals with resources to keep them up to date on the latest regarding preconception, premature birth and newborn screenings, as well as provides millions of dollars in grants and scholarships.

In Missouri, 75,360 babies are born each year and of those, 7,346 are born prematurely.

More than 2,200 babies are born with a birth defect, and 491 babies die before reaching their first birthday.

Dr. F. Sessions Cole, chief medical officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, has a long history with March of Dimes, having worked with the nonprofit in the mid-’80s when he was a junior faculty member at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

“March of Dimes offered me a grant, and that’s what got my career off the ground,” he says. He since has been an active member of the board of directors for Missouri and currently serves on the national board. This year, he will be honored at the organization’s

PHOTO: BILL BARRETT

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THE 2017 AMBASSADOR FAMILY: ANDWELE AND APRIL JOLLY WITH SHERIDAN AND PRESTON

25th anniversary Signature Chefs Auction; April Jolly and husband Andwele are the event’s Ambassador Family.

Cole was one of the doctors who helped oversee the care of the Jolly babies. Preston was born at 29 weeks, weighing 2 pounds, 12 ounces; Sheridan, a little girl, was born at 33 weeks via emergency C-section. After a combined 75 days in the NICU, the babies are now healthy, active children.

Cole says because premature babies can have difficulty developing normally and hitting the usual milestones, they may have increased risk for autism, ADHD and, in severe cases, cerebral palsy. Asthma and complications from influenza may be issues in adulthood. The biggest short-term risks are breathing problems, he says. “But thanks to March of Dimes, which supported the research, there is now a medicine given to all premature infants that helps keep the lungs supple.”

As far as the risks for having a premature birth, Cole says family history, previous preterm babies, multiple gestations and an abnormally shaped uterus all can be factors.

But he adds that a woman can still have a preterm baby with no risk factor at all. “I want to stress that it is not the mother’s fault,” Cole says. “Most women do a terrific job of staying pregnant as long as they possibly can.”

The Signature Chefs Auction features the culinary talent of more than a dozen local chefs. The event is set for Sept. 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel.

THE MARCH OF DIMES 25TH ANNIVERSARY SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION TAKES PLACE SEPT. 14 AT THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL. PICTURED ON THE COVER, FRONT ROW: 2017 AMBASSADOR FAMILY SHERIDAN, ANDWELE, APRIL AND PRESTON JOLLY. SECOND ROW: EVENT CHAIRS KELVIN WESTBROOK AND RICHARD McCLURE. BACK ROW: 25TH ANNIVERSARY HONOREES DR. PAT COLE AND DR. F. SESSIONS COLE. NOT PICTURED: CULINARY CHAIRS THOM SEHNERT AND KEVIN NASHAN. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.513.9990 OR VISIT SIGNATURECHEFS.ORG/STLOUIS. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY | COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY

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A NIGHT WITH KATE T. PARKER Join us for a celebration of girls being their authentic selves, and owning it!

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1 | GIRLS ON THE RUN ST. LOUIS

Join us Oct. 12 for a celebration of girls and women being their true, authentic selves.

The event will feature Kate T. Parker, author of Strong is the New Pretty.

3155 Sutton Blvd., Ste. 101 | 314.862.6266 girlsontherunstlouis.org/kateparker

2 | CIRCLE OF CONCERN FOOD PANTRY

doors open at 6:30 pm, program begins at 7 pm

Hit the trails to benefit Circle of Concern Food Pantry at our Run Circles Around Hunger 5k run/walk Sept. 16. The event will feature live music, Sammy J Balloons, a cereal drive and cereal bar. Register online.

636.861.2623 | circleofconcern.org

Reception and book signing to follow Location: New City School 5209 Waterman Boulevard - 63108

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The 25th anniversary Signature Chefs Auction Sept. 14 is an evening of giving and entertainment to pay tribute to the culinary excellence of our area’s finest chefs, while raising money to improve the health of babies.

11829 Dorsett Road | 314.513.9990 signaturechefs.org/stlouis

To purchase your tickets, please visit www.girlsontherunstlouis.org/kateparker

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Join us on Sept. 30 to celebrate 20 years of magic at Unlock the Magic, our auction event featuring Smash Band and The Muny Kids, and sponsored by Billy and Christi Busch and the Centene Charitable Foundation.

13537 Barrett Parkway Drive, Ste. 110 314.966.3088 | ldastl.org

5 | AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Don’t miss the second annual Champions of Hope Gala Nov. 4 at The Sheldon, led by the CEOs Against Cancer of Missouri–St. Louis Chapter. Help lead the fight for a world without cancer.

4207 Lindell Blvd. | 314.286.8147 championshopegala.org

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6 | GREAT CIRCLE

Starry Starry Night, Great Circle’s signature black-tie event Nov. 11, features live musical and magical performances.

The evening supports the nonprofit’s mission to provide quality behavioral health services and programs for children and their families.

330 N. Gore Ave. | 314.968.2060 greatcircle.org

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7 | STAGES ST. LOUIS

Registration is now open for fall classes Sept. 11 through April 21. Study dance, acting and musical theater at various levels to inspire your curiosity, creativity and passion.

1023 Chesterfield Parkway East 636.449.5775 | stagesstlouis.org

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» 31st annual Gift of Life Gala Nov. 11 | Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark 314.961.2828 | nkfgala.gesture.com

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» 13th annual Friends of CharacterPlus Fall Party Nov. 17 | Moulin in Lafayette Square 314.692.1215 | tstout@edplus.org

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» 17th annual Stepping Out for the Angels Nov. 18 | River City Casino and Hotel info@angelsarms.org | angelsarms.org

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Cheers! to the chairs 13th annual friends of characterplus fall party meet the chairs:

Trish Muyco-Tobin, co-chair Dr. Lynn Lowrance, co-chair

Event Details date: Nov. 17 locatioN: Moulin in lafayette Square, 2017 chouteau ave. coNtact iNfo: 314.692.1215 tstout@edplus.org

Why is this nonprofit important to you?

Character education is my passion, and the friends group supports the work of CharacterPlus in our schools. When character education is taught and integrated into every area of the students’ daily lives, they feel safe and valued, and the ability to learn is increased. Children should have the opportunity to learn in environments that help them to become positive and contributing members of society.

– Dr. Lynn Lowrance

How did you first get involved?

Through family members who are lifelong educators, I’ve learned about the problems faced by those who don’t have the benefit of a strong and loving home environment—and that’s where CharacterPlus steps in. It fills some of those gaps by fostering healthy relationships among students.

When I learned how Friends of CharacterPlus works to support these programs, I knew that being involved would be a worthwhile investment.

–Trish Muyco-Tobin

What will this event accomplish for the organization?

It will help us to continue to support the work of CharacterPlus. We are especially excited by our latest endeavor, the Founders Grant for Character Education. In honor of our founder, Veronica McDonnell, the grant will provide hundreds of underserved St. Louis students with CharacterPlus’ three-year, data-driven, comprehensive program.

–Dr. Lynn Lowrance

about the organization

mission statement to help CharacterPlus (a program of educationPlus) expand its role in the community, specifically with parents of school-aged children, and to support all functions of the CharacterPlus organization

1460 Craig Road • 314.692.1215 • characterplus.org special advertising feature

Cheers! to the chairs

Daniel, Dana, Thomas, Tom anD libby harTnagel

17th annual stepping out for the angels meet the chairs:

Tom Hartnagel, event chairman and board member for the last 17 years

Why is this nonprofit important to you?

Angels’ Arms has a unique, homegrown niche for providing a loving home and family for foster children and keeping sibling groups together during a challenging time in life. We have seen our mission grow through the kindness and generosity of our community. Our organization has seen positive outcomes transforming the lives of these very special children who live in the foster care system.

What will this event accomplish for the organization?

Angels’ Arms does not receive any state or federal funding and exists through the generosity of the community. The annual auction generates much-needed revenue to help care for the 50-plus foster children living in the 12 Angels’ Arms homes and to provide them with everything they need from clothing and school-related expenses to sports equipment, music lessons and much more.

about the organization

mission statement angels’ arms is dedicated to providing and supporting loving homes for foster children by keeping brothers and sisters together within a nurturing family until a forever home is found.

31st annual gift of life gala meet the chairs: Sandhya Vollala

Why is this nonprofit important to you?

This year on Mother’s Day, I celebrated the five-year anniversary of my mother’s passing. She had been on dialysis and suffering from kidney disease for 23 years. The National Kidney Foundation provides the resources and support that are so critical to patients like my mother.

I joined the NKF board because I know where the dollars are going and the impact of its educational programs.

What will this event accomplish for the organization?

The funds raised at the Gala will be used to further education, research and preventative programming such as the Kidney Social Summit, Primary Care Provider Symposium, and KEEP Healthy kidney screenings. The knowledge gained through these programs helps patients take charge of their health, make changes in lifestyle and delay the progression of kidney disease. These outreach efforts are only possible with the support of our generous donors and patrons.

about the organization

mission statement the national Kidney Foundation, a major nonprofit health organization, is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and families affected by kidney disease, and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation.

Event Details

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date: Nov. 18 locatioN: River city casino and Hotel coNtact iNfo: info@angelsarms.org

date: Nov. 11 locatioN: Hilton St. louis at the Ballpark coNtact iNfo: nkfgala.gesture.com

12128A Tesson Ferry Road • 314.842.8400 angelsarms.org

1001 Craig Road, Ste. 480 • 314.961.2828 • kidney.org

Cheers! to the chairs an evening with cedric the entertainer and friends! meet the chairs:

Cedric the Entertainer, chair; Steve Schankman, co-chair; Khalia Collier, co-chair; Rob Koester, co-chair

Event Details date: Oct. 21 lOcatiOn: the Peabody Opera House cOntact infO: 314.523.8009

Why is this nonprofit important to you?

How did you first get involved?

During her battle with cancer, my mother was treated by the wonderful team at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. The care that she received inspired Sharita and I to give back to the organization. As a result of our experience, women’s health has become a cause we are most passionate about. We have worked hard to honor our mother’s legacy through our collaboration with SSM Health St. Mary’s and have been able to assist with their efforts in making a positive impact on the community.

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Women’s health is near and dear to my family.

My sister Sharita (Kyles-Wilson) and I walked alongside our mother as she fought courageously during her battle with cancer. In the end, she lost the fight and passed away in June 2015. That was an incredibly difficult time for my mom, as well as for my sister and I. What helped tremendously was the exceptional care my mom received at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. That inspired us to give back, and as a result, we were able to rename the women’s pavilion the Rosetta Boyce Kyles Women’s Pavilion in her honor.

– Cedric the Entertainer

What will this event accomplish for the organization?

My mother’s vision and wish was for all women, regardless of socioeconomic status, to receive the same quality of care. Proceeds from this event support the expansion of comprehensive women’s health care for thousands of women who are in need of extraordinary patient-centered care, just like my mom needed. SSM Health, its partners, and the Rosetta Boyce Kyles Women’s Pavilion are providing invaluable services that are truly making her vision a reality.

about the organization

mission statement ssm Health provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary services for all stages of women’s lives. through our exceptional heath care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

12312 Olive Blvd. • 314.523.8044 • givetossmhealth.org special advertising feature

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imagine! a league of our own meet the chairs:

Linda and Paul Lee, Honorees

Why is this nonprofit important to you?

Assistance League of St. Louis offers something unique. Because we are solely operated by volunteers with no paid staff, we are able to use our monetary resources very efficiently, which means we can reach more people. We offer the opportunity to work one-on-one with those we serve, and there is nothing more satisfying than seeing the smile on the face of a child who just received new clothes and shoes.

What will this event accomplish for the organization?

Assistance League is celebrating its 30th anniversary of making a difference in the lives of women and children in the St. Louis community.

The Imagine! event is Assistance League’s biggest fundraiser. Proceeds fund the organization’s nine philanthropic programs: Operation School Bell, Steps to Success, Project ROSE, Operation Hug, My Own Fun Stuff, Assistance League Outreach, Assistance League Beyond the Bell, Assistance League Scholarships and Assistance League Waste Not.

about the organization

mission statement assistance League of st. Louis is a nonprofit, all-volunteer service organization whose members identify, develop, fund and implement ongoing philanthropic programs to serve specific needs of children and adults in the st. Louis community.

caregiver awards luncheon meet the chairs:

Rachel Giffhorn, co-chair; Lynn Potts, co-chair

Why is this nonprofit important to you?

After years of working in long-term care, we fully understand the importance of everyone having an advocate. VOYCE speaks for longterm care residents who cannot speak for themselves, and advocates for those who need support. It has volunteer advocates and trained staff who assist residents, their families and the senior communities with issues involving roommates, family members or other concerns. VOYCE provides a neutral ear and the tools that can resolve these issues.

What will this event accomplish for the organization?

The Caregiver Awards Luncheon creates public awareness for VOYCE’s role in speaking up for quality long-term care. The luncheon honors the unsung heroes who are the front-line caregivers delivering quality, person-centered care while respecting the rights of those they care for.

about the organization

mission statement to educate and empower people and their families for quality living across the continuum of long-term care

Event Details

Event Details date: Nov. 4 locatioN: Meadowbrook country club coNtact iNfo: 636.227.6200

30 Henry Ave. • 636.227.6200 • alstl.org

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pioneer spirit gala

meet the chairs:

David and Mary Steward, David and Thelma Steward, honorary co-chairs; Kim Olson, Pat Sly, Maxine Clark, Jack Galmiche, co-chairs

Why is this nonprofit important?

Nine Network’s high-quality programs and community impact initiatives enrich our lives in so many ways: They entertain through great drama and music performances; educate; provide trusted information we need to understand the challenges facing the St. Louis region and beyond; promote dialogue; and keep us engaged in what’s important.

Nine is a vital educational, cultural and entertainment resource for all of us in the St. Louis region.

What will this event accomplish for the organization?

Proceeds from our first-ever gala will benefit our Igniting the Spirit of Possibility capacity-building campaign. While ensuring a vibrant and impactful future for public television in St. Louis, we will gather friends and supporters for an evening to celebrate the network’s history, the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 and the work of one of public media’s greatest storytellers, Ken Burns.

about the organization

mission statement We envision a strong and healthy community working together through public media. We believe in the power of public television to bring st. Louis together. We believe that, when we succeed, we will ignite the spirit of possibility in st. Louis.

Event Details date: Saturday, Sept. 9 location: nine network/Public Media commons contact info: 314.512.9017 cpeterson@ketc.org

3655 Olive Street • 314.512.9000 • ninenet.org

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raise your glasses

meet the chairs:

Kellie Spector and Sarah Matthews, head chairs

Why is this nonprofit important?

All children deserve the chance to reach their full potential. This is impossible if they can’t see the world around them. Kids Vision for Life St. Louis bridges the gap between need and access to vision correction by providing services on-site at schools, with the greatest need, at no cost to the families. We provide vision screenings, conduct examinations and dispense new prescription glasses at more than 160 schools in St. Louis.

What will this event accomplish for the organization?

This year’s event will help bring awareness to a growing need for accessible eye screenings and eyeglasses for children in our local community. It will include a Kendra Scott jewelry pull, hayrides, live music and a bonfire. The funds raised from this event will help provide eye care to more than 40,000 children enrolled in St. Louis Title 1 elementary and middle schools.

about the organization

mission statement to eliminate poor vision and its lifelong consequences

Event Details date: Sept. 22 location: Strathalbyn Farms club contact inFo: jjm@kidsvisionforlifestlouis.com

539 N. Grand Blvd., 6th Floor • kidsvisionforlifestlouis.com

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EVEN THOUGH ST. LOUIS has some pretty toney

retirement communities, I think it’s safe to say that most seniors still don’t want to leave home. Moving into a communal living situation has an aura of finality about it: there’s no turning back. But a recent Expansion Preview Party at the new McKnight Place Assisted Living community offered a glimpse into how it’s possible to turn this hard transition into a positive.

After all, by the time seniors make the move from their homes into group living, they’re ready for an easier lifestyle: no more gardening, housecleaning, cooking or dishwashing. And if this recent party for McKnight Place is any indication of the treatment residents can expect, well, sign me up. The apartments have granite countertops, Pella windows, crown molding and 10-foot ceilings.

Then there was the party itself—no doubt aimed at prospective residents to show them what they can expect.

There were multiple food stations laden with seafood, beef tenderloin and charcuterie.

A dessert table offered crème brûlée, truffles, Meyer lemon tartlets and something called ‘chocolate mousse tulips.’

I counted no fewer than three bars and saw several entertainers. I overheard one elderly guest ask for smoked oysters—I didn’t see any, but obviously she felt quite comfortable requesting them.

I will say, the whole event made ‘seniorhood’ look mighty fine. If this is the launch party, I asked myself, what will daily life there be like? Well, the press materials show manicured gardens with patios and outdoor furniture. Also, a posh living room with boxbeamed ceiling and French doors. The dining room will have chandeliers, bay windows and, of course, the kind of gourmet food a Chef of the Year (as theirs was named by the American Culinary Foundation) is capable of.

I know from experience with parents and in-laws that people fight tooth-and-nail not to leave their longtime homes. But places like this surely must ease the pain of such a big change. So I say, seniors rejoice!

There are truffles and shrimp cocktail at the end of the tunnel. As one Gatesworth resident I met that night effused: “Isn’t it great? We deserve it!”

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COVER STORY

STAYPHYSICIAN ON COURSE [SLUCARE GROUP by julia m. johnson BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT Joseph Clay

was in action on the football field in 2014 when he twisted his knee and heard a telltale ‘pop.’ “My knee didn’t hurt at first, but after a while, it became hard to walk and was very painful,” says Clay, now a senior.

He paid a visit to SLUCare orthopedic surgeon Dr. Scott Kaar, and the diagnosis was a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the center of the knee.

Kaar performed surgery, and after a period of recovery and physical therapy, Clay returned to his favorite sports only to reinjure the knee, this time on the baseball field. For the second round, Kaar performed the ACL repair again, but used an additional technique called ALL (anterolateral ligament) reconstruction on the outside of the joint. This helped strengthen and support the knee even further. Now fully healed, Clay is as active as ever, and says the SLUCare team made a difficult process much easier for him.

Kaar says ACL tears are common among high school and college athletes, especially those who play sports that involve sudden stopping, jumping and changing direction. “Most of the injuries we see fit into one of two categories,” he notes. “There are tears and structural damage like Joseph had and overuse injuries caused by activities like pitching and throwing. We also see a lot of growth-plate inflammation in kids’ elbows and

shoulders, along with shoulder ligament tightness.”

Basketball players often suffer from ankle sprains and knee tendinitis, and gymnasts are at high risk because they can injure various parts of their bodies, Kaar says. In any case, if injuries aren’t treated quickly, they often lead to more serious problems later, he notes.

He advises athletes of all kinds to stay healthy by varying their activities. “Especially in throwing sports like baseball and football, it’s important to do proper stretching, get appropriate rest and crosstrain,” he notes. “For example, don’t spend all of your time pitching. Take a day off here and there, and try playing another position on the field so your body doesn’t continually have the same stresses. And be sure to stretch properly before and after playing any sport.”

SLUCare’s sports medicine group can help athletes like Clay stay active because of its comprehensive services and commitment to returning athletes to the sports they love. “We are here to keep people playing,” Kaar notes. “We stay on the cutting edge of science and treatments with advanced surgical techniques, rehabilitation, research and a multidisciplinary team of experts.” His practice is an experienced team of four doctors and a physician assistant who work from three SSM Health medical centers—Saint Louis University

DR. SCOTT KAAR WORKS WITH HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE JOSEPH CLAY.

Hospital, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital.

SLUCare doctors also educate and support the community through speaking engagements at schools, athlete physicals and more, Kaar adds. He is the team doctor for the Saint Louis University Billikens, and he and his colleagues work with students like Clay at a number of local high schools and colleges.

Clay says his road to healing was not easy, but he felt supported throughout the process, and the care he received got him back in his cleats and onto the field.

He runs track as well, and says his knee feels strong. “Dr. Kaar was there for me every step of the way,” he notes.

“He always made sure I stayed on the right path.”

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[ the dish ] kings kabob

Skewer of chicken and seasonal vegetables over rice

[ amuse bouche ] the scene

Completely remodeled neighborhood eatery

the chef

Senada Grbic

the prices

$6-$10 starters, $10-$13 sandwiches, $11-$14 entrees

the favorites

Dipping Board, Chuck Roast Sandwich, Kings Kabob

A COMPLETE REMODEL OF A FORMER NEIGHBORHOOD BAR, this is now an attractive sports bar

with tasty, home-cooked meals, mostly Bosnian-style. The owners are part of the family that started the popular Bosnian restaurant Grbic nearby. This is a project of the younger generation, and that shows in the hip interiors (exposed brick; large, U-shaped bar; and high-top tables). The food, too, is a departure—albeit not a total abandonment—of their native cuisine.

We started with the Dipping Board ($9), which offered three spreads and a nice pile of ustipci, or fried bread. The bread puffs looked like irregular doughnut holes, but chewier and without the sweetness. They were delicious. The spreads offered a window into Bosnian flavors. The ajvar was a fragrant, roasted red pepper mix; the kajmak, a creamy blend of feta and butter; the mushroom, a duxelles mixed with cream.

The Grbic Salad ($8) is typical of Balkan cuisine in its emphasis on cucumber and tomatoes rather than greens. The cubed, fresh produce was tossed with a simple oil and vinegar dressing and served as a refreshing starter. A Veggie Flatbread ($9) also had a refreshing element, as it was primarily baby greens on a thin crust spread with ajvar, a roasted red pepper spread.

There’s a small menu of big plates. Each comes with a starch and vegetable, and prices are $11 to $18. There also are a few hefty sandwiches. My Chuck Roast Sandwich ($13) was an eastern European slant on the traditional roast beef French dip. This one had shredded, slow-cooked beef chuck, piled with caramelized onions and mushrooms, all on a wide hoagie bun. A slice of smoky provolone was melted on there, too, but somewhat lost in the jambalaya of everything else. There also was a wellstrained dipping jus that came from the meat’s slow-cooking process. House-made potato chips were the accompaniment, presented creatively on a skewer.

Also very appetizing was the Crab Burger ($14), a thick crab patty, deep fried and served on a big round bun with shaved cucumbers and carrots, red onions and a fire-roasted red pepper spread. It had red pepper flakes for heat and a wonderful outer crispness. Good crab flavor, too. The skewer of potato chips accompanied this as well.

Among the big plates, Kings Kabob ($14) was very good, consisting of tender and moist chicken chunks (light and dark) lined on a skewer with red onions and zucchini. All had been glazed with sweet chili sauce (not very Bosnian, but very tasty!). Rice under the skewer was slightly peppery and dotted with shaved carrots and slivered red pepper. The Trout ($18) was a hefty serving of wellseasoned whole fish, served over the same rice. The seasoning was likely the Balkan ‘Vegeta,’ a mix of dried veggies, spices, salt and usually flavor enhancers.

For dessert, Krempita is reminiscent of confections from Greece, which is near Bosnia. It’s a Bosnian ‘Napoleon.’ Whipped cream and a lemon vanilla custard are piled between two layers of puff pasty. The pastry parts—sugary and very crisp—were more akin to the Jewish ‘kichel’ than to phyllo dough or the traditional eclair puff pastry. The dessert was good, big enough to share and drizzled with strawberry coulis. The Dessert Dipping Board ($10) included bread balls (ustipci) rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with three sauces: vanilla cream, strawberry and a chocolate-vanilla swirl. Very tasty, mostly thanks to those yummy dough balls.

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[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ] kajmak

Traditional Croatian/Serbian cheese made from unpasteurized cow's or sheep's milk

ajvar

Roasted red pepper sauce that often includes eggplant

coulis

A thin sauce made of pureed fruit or vegetables

[ aftertaste ] » I'm glad we discovered this place. Good vibe, and the food's a little different.

— ELLEN P. OF RICHMOND HEIGHTS

» You can't beat the food and the prices. The sandwiches are enough for two, and the fried bread is to die for!

—SUSAN K. OF ST. LOUIS

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LEISURE

by justin wolf

HAPP [HOUR

WHEN I THINK OF GIN, it brings me back to when I first started

learning about spirits. A gin and tonic was my go-to drink, a safe choice on a large menu of cocktails that I knew very little about. It’s a simple drink that boasts good flavor and aromas with just a touch of citrus—very refreshing on a hot summer night.

Originally used for medicinal purposes, gin is made with juniper and other botanicals that are incorporated during the distillation process. There are a few different styles, including London Dry Gin, Plymouth Gin (which only can be produced by one particular distillery), Old Tom Gin, and Genever. Gin begins its journey by being distilled as a neutral spirit, and when it’s redistilled, juniper and a variety of other flavors, like angelica root, orris root, citrus peels and coriander seeds, are added to the process. As the alcohol vapors rise through the still, the botanicals mix to produce a spirit with floral aromas. The ratio can be adjusted as the distiller chooses, making each gin unique.

I enjoy tasting the spirit on its own to really understand the flavor and idea behind its creation. You could host a gin tasting with friends and see if everyone can pick out the various ingredients used. Once you do an initial tasting, have your mixers ready to see how the spirit is transformed with different flavor combinations.

If you enjoy using local products, try making your next gin and tonic with Pinckney Bend gin, produced right here in Missouri.

Get creative with garnishes by switching out the normal lime slice for orange, rosemary or mint to complement the aroma of the beverage. Or, make a classic Negroni.

[ negroni ] 1 OZ. GIN 1 OZ. CAMPARI LIQUEUR 1 OZ. SWEET VERMOUTH

Mix ingredients with ice in a shaker, and strain into martini glass. »Garnish with an orange twist.

CHECK OUT: The Gin Room on South Grand Boulevard for its gin flight and great list of cocktails!

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS WAGON by robert w. paster

THEY SAY YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU. This concept arises often in my job as an estate

planning attorney, but while you’re here, I’ve found a great way you actually can take it with you: the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon.

Part of the newly updated Mercedes E-Class line, the wagon gives you all the performance and luxury of the sedan but with an enclosed back for greater cargo capacity and even a kid-friendly, rear-facing, fold-up jump seat under a power liftgate.

It has the capacity of an SUV but sits lower to the ground, making it easier to enter and exit, and providing better handling with less chance of rolling over. The only disadvantage compared to an SUV is reduced ground clearance, which is really not a factor unless you’re off-roading or driving through deep snow. Compared to the Mercedes GLE SUV, the E-Class wagon has only about 3 fewer cubic feet of cargo space, but can seat two more (small) people. It also gets better gas mileage, weighs 350 pounds less and has a more powerful engine. Did I mention it drives much better and is sportier?

The new E-Class has attractive, sleek styling and comes with myriad luxury features, including dual automatic climate control; rain-sensing automatic windshield wipers; navigation with live traffic; a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel with controls for audio and phone; wood trim; a panorama sunroof; and heated and cooled front seats with an optional massage feature. Even the front armrests and door panels can be heated.

A large, well-integrated screen in the middle of the dash displays vital functions and is controlled by a rotary knob between the front seats. The screen can be split to show navigation on one side and audio controls on the other. Another smaller screen rests between the large analog gauges and shows transmission gear, outside temperature and more. There’s plenty of comfortable rear seat room with separate air vents and pull-up shade screens for the second-row windows.

The wagon handles like a sedan instead of a truck, and the powerful, bi-turbo V-6 gets you from zero to 60 in only 5.3 seconds. Add to that good brakes and responsive steering, and you’ve got a vehicle that’s a pleasure to drive. For fuel savings, the engine has a start/stop feature that is less intrusive than most other manufacturers’.

Of course, being a Mercedes, the E-Class comes with a multitude of driving and safety aids like cross-wind assist, active lane keeping and blind spot assists, a surround-view camera, a rear wiper that automatically engages when you shift into reverse, collision sensors, automatic braking, and adaptive cruise control that automatically adjusts to the speed of the car in front of you. Another helpful feature is a display that shows your speed and direction, the speed limit, and navigation instructions.

According to Bret Donaldson, sales manager at Plaza Mercedes, “The E-class wagon contains a number of significant improvements over its predecessor, including interior updates, HD screens, drive pilot, ambient lighting and a higher comfort level.”

technicals » MODEL E400 4MATIC WAGON PRICE:

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LEISURE

If you’re wondering what book you should pick up next, just ask an expert! T&S checked in with Holland Saltsman, owner of The Novel Neighbor in Webster Groves, to get her current list of must-reads for all ages.

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the almost sisters by Joshilyn Jackson Jackson had me at tequila,

Batman and a return to the South. In what I can only describe as Comic-Con meets The Help, this book takes readers on an endearing and entertaining trip where we learn what superheroes really look like.

the reason you’re alive by Matthew Quick

city of ghosts » As the film’s title implies, the Syrian city of Raqqa is a shadow of its former self.

Bombs, airstrikes and other violence have leveled buildings and made specters of its citizens. This documentary follows a group of anonymous citizen journalists and activists who dedicate themselves to exposing ISIS violence and terrorism in the once-vibrant city.

The activists have seen friends and relatives killed in uprisings, and struggle with their emotions as they flee to other countries to avoid danger. Using blogs and social media, they share stories, videos and photos with the world despite the risk to their own lives. ISIS knows their names and delivers threats wherever they go, but the group remains undaunted. One activist sets the tone for the film by stating, “Whoever holds the camera is stronger, and the pen is mightier than the sword.”

The English-subtitled Ghosts makes its anti-terrorism point convincingly, providing a raw glimpse of what it’s like to stand up against violence. It’s directed

by Matthew Heineman and has received recognition from the Sundance and Dallas International film festivals, among others.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes, its message is important. - J.J.

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Quick’s books never fail to move me, and his latest continues this streak, solidifying a position on my ‘favorites’ shelf. David, a Vietnam vet, struggles to maintain family relationships and is trying his best to bring closure to an incident from the war that haunts him involving a Native American solider. Humor and hope are found throughout the story, as his inability to filter anything he says makes him one of the most aggravating and endearing characters I’ve ever encountered.

this is not the end by Chandler Baker (young adult)

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I read this book in one sitting. These characters—and that twist, oh the twist!—have stuck with me for days. What if resurrection were a reality? This mesmerizing novel is like We Were Liars and Sophie’s Choice with a trace of Unwind.

A story of impossible choices that is as layered as it is exciting.

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i want to be in a scary story by Sean Taylor (picture book) This

is an entertaining picture book about an adorable little monster who desperately wants to be in a scary book, except that once he realizes how very scary the scary books are, he starts to change his mind. A fun readaloud for kids of all ages about finding out that sometimes what we really want isn’t always the best.

▶ In anticipation of the solar eclipse Aug. 21, Holland says check out: American Eclipse by David Baron

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APRONOMICS LAUREN DeSANTIS-THEN ] by karyn williams | photos by bill barrett IF

YOU THINK YOUR SCHEDULE IS FULL, compare it to that of St. Louis native Lauren DeSantis-Then, who has quite a few titles to her name: lawyer, food show host, cookbook author, food blogger and mom of two (she and her husband, Corey, had their second just over a month ago). What’s most captivating, though, is that she actually enjoys everything. It all makes life more balanced, she says.

DeSantis-Then, who recently moved back home from the East Coast and now lives in University City, grew up in a large, Italian family in North County. Her heritage no doubt influenced her love of good food—and sharing it with others. “Food and hosting are just part of our culture,” she says. “My great-grandparents came over to America, but their ideals and way of life were passed down to every generation. Both my grandma and mom are amazing cooks, so I picked up a lot from them.”

Her split focus started in college. While a political science major at Truman State University, she was unimpressed by the food served at school. “In order to eat well, I had to learn how to cook,” she says. “I always hosted dinner parties for my friends.” She continued her hostess duties at Duke University School of Law and took it a step further after moving to Washington, D.C., for her first job at Polsinelli (the law firm she also practices at now in St. Louis). Her husband, a fellow law school grad, worked for the Obama administration.

“Everyone we knew was a lawyer,” she laughs. “I needed an outlet so I didn’t only talk about law!” She found a 20week night program at L’Academie de Cuisine, where she learned traditional French techniques hands-on and became confident cooking without a recipe.

But it wasn’t enough to just learn about it. In true Italian form, she wanted to share her newfound skills as well. “I had read about a young lawyer in Texas who started her own cooking show on public-access television, so I looked into it,” she recalls. After taking a required production F10 |

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class, she learned that her show topic was approved for a local channel. And what started in 2008 as a bare bones operation in her condo kitchen turned into air time on public access channels in 29 cities across the country, as well as in Australia and New Zealand. “The D.C. area has people from all over the world with different cultures, so we embraced that on the show,” DeSantis-Then says.

“You can learn about culture through food. How people live and eat often go hand in hand.”

She invited area chefs, including those from local embassies, on the show, and sometimes just cooked solo. The embassies also would send the couple to their respective countries—Iceland, Taiwan, Sweden and Mexico to name a few—so the show expanded to include travel. “We didn’t just eat,” she notes. “We explored towns, cooked with local chefs, and really made it into a travel and cooking show.” Her ultimate goal to get on PBS became a reality, and it was picked up by other national networks. Now, it runs in syndication.

To reach an even wider audience, she compiled the Capital Cooking Cookbook, filled with recipes, tips and menu planning from her years on TV. She made sure to include a nod to St. Louis with a gooey butter cake recipe. “The book was a great way to recognize the amazing chefs I had on as guests, and I tried to make their recipes accessible to home cooks,” she says. Her blog (capitalcooking.blogspot.com) also started as an extension of the show.

“I wanted to share more ‘behind the scenes’ information with viewers,” DeSantis-Then says. Back in D.C., it took on a life of its own, as the invites to food events and menu tastings piled up. She still has three writers in that area, and will continue her blogging locally in St. Louis. “Not a lot of people know about St. Louis’ food scene on a national level, but we have so many types of cuisine that are done really well,” she says. “I’m excited to try it all out!”

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Combine all ingredients, » top with vinegar and serve.

dinner party delight by karyn williams

Whether it’s a last-minute decision or a well-planned affair, having friends over for a dinner party should mean good food and great conversation. It doesn’t have to be fussy to be fun.

If you’re cooking, make recipes you’re comfortable with—or let someone else take care of the food altogether. Set out a few flowers, seat people for easy chatter and cheers to a night of friendship!

Do Not:

☛ Attempt to try that new recipe you’ve been eyeing. Even if it looks simple or sounds like it’s a guaranteed success, stick with what you know. You’ll feel much more comfortable in the kitchen this way and be able to enjoy your guests. And you’ll know how every dish will turn out ... a huge bonus! If you really want to try a new dish, test it out with your family at least once before party night. ☛ Create a menu with off-the-wall items. Unless you know you have a completely adventurous foodie crowd, choose dishes that will appeal to a wide range of palates. Note any food allergies or special diets, but don’t feel like you have to be a short order cook. Just make sure everyone can eat something. ☛ Rely on guests for anything other than showing up. It’s common courtesy to bring a bottle of wine or champagne, or something small to munch on when showing up for a dinner party, but don’t assume your guests will. No one will be happy if they are limited to one glass of wine because you’re a few bottles short.

It’s always better to overbuy. ☛ Let guests help you clean up. And don’t worry about doing it yourself! Guests should just be able to relax and not worry about using elbow grease on your casserole dish. Put the dishes in the sink, leave them for later and enjoy your friends.

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☛ Make the table setting special. If you use the same place mats, napkins and dishes from weeknight dinners with the kids, it will feel like any other night. Break out the breakables! Unpack the never-used china, use glasses you reserve for ‘company’ and set out festive napkins. Special doesn’t have to be fancy; a casual vibe still can be maintained by adding more laid-back touches to ‘tone down’ the niceties. Put fresh flowers in multiple small arrangements down the center of the table, and make sure the blooms aren’t so high they block conversation. ☛ Create a mood. Make a playlist of soft background music that fits the theme or vibe of the night. A little candlelight is always a nice touch, but make sure candles are out of the way of guests to prevent mishaps.

Dim the lights a little lower than normal. ☛ Mix up couples and friends. Most people understand they might get separated from their best friend or spouse at these types of gatherings to diversify the conversation. If you know everyone well enough, seat people next to others with common interests. Spouses can be seated across from each other instead of next to. It’s a good idea to serve appetizers and dessert somewhere other than at the dining table, so everyone gets a chance to mingle. ☛ Prepare ahead. Choose recipes that can be partially prepared ahead of time. It will mean a world of difference when you’re cooking the night of. And it’s not a disappointment to guests if the appetizer or dessert is not homemade. Order items from a popular local restaurant, and guests will enjoy getting to sample the menu.

TIMEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EFFECTS

BY JULIA M. JOHNSON

Time marches on, and its influence on the body is rarely kind! Somehow, it always seems to be the problem areas that draw the most attention as years pass. Lines, wrinkles, fat and stubborn spots that give way to gravity are all concerns of the body- and health-conscious patient. Everyone experiences some level of change, even those in tip-top shape, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to know treatments are available to turn back the clock.

+ lasers for the face

Using laser treatments for facial lines, wrinkles and imperfections sounds pretty high-tech, but Carol Anderson, BCRN, BSN, CANS, of Nouveau MedSpa says the term ‘laser’ is sometimes used to describe procedures that technically don’t use one.

Still, there are a number of options to improve skin on both ends of the spectrum, she says.

Dr. Joseph Muccini of MidAmerica Skin Health and Vitality Center says modern laser treatments can best be understood as “applied energy” that improves the look and texture of skin. “There are a number of fractionated laser treatments available these days,” he notes. “For example, we use two Pearl fractionated systems—one for superficial treatments and one that works deeper.” The ‘lighter’ system can help with surface discoloration in certain spots, and the deeper one can handle full-face treatments, Muccini notes.

He says when patients come to his office asking

about facial laser procedures, he doesn’t want them to ask what he thinks they need. “Instead, I want to know what’s bothering the patient, and to what degree,” he says. “Those are the more significant questions. It’s important to find an experienced doctor who knows how to use the latest technology.”

Muccini adds, “Our office has five laser treatments that do very different things. The treatment plan we choose for each patient depends on a number of factors—age, skin condition, overall health, lifestyle and more.”

“We use a system called Sciton BBL (broadband light) for skin tightening and hair removal,” Anderson notes. “It may be thought of as a laser treatment, but it actually uses infrared heat and light, not a laser beam.” The system also can be used to treat broken capillaries, hyperpigmentation from sun damage, and common signs of aging like facial lines and wrinkles.

Anderson also uses Infini fractionated radiofrequency treatments to reduce lines and wrinkles. “It doesn’t produce as much trauma to the skin as older laser resurfacing procedures, and there’s not as much discomfort, or medical or social downtime,” she explains. The system causes minimal redness and swelling, whereas previous laser procedures could cause the skin to ‘weep’ and peel afterward, she says.

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+ breast enhancement

There was a time when women who were unhappy with their breast size or shape just had to accept what Mother Nature gave them. Today, however, there are a number of surgical options to help patients feel more attractive and confident about this sensitive area of the body.

Dr. Christina Plikaitis, a SLUCare plastic surgeon, says there are three main categories of cosmetic breast procedures: augmentation to increase size; lifts to correct sagging breasts and restore normal nipple position; and reduction for women with disproportionately large breasts that cause pain or discomfort. “Most of these are not covered by insurance, but reduction sometimes is,” she explains.

A good consultation with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon will help a patient understand the pros and cons of surgery and learn what procedure and implant size will work best for her body. For example, a C-cup on a small-framed woman can differ in volume than the same cup size on a larger or taller woman, Plikaitis says.

“There are lots of questions to ask and factors to consider,” she notes. “What is the patient’s goal for her appearance? Has she lost or gained weight recently? Have her breasts changed following pregnancy? Are they asymmetrical in size? Is there laxity in her skin?” Patients can use a special bra with sample implants to see what cup size will look best, and the surgeon even can use inflatable temporary implants during surgery to fine-tune the breasts’ appearance, Plikaitis says.

Modern breast implants usually are filled with either silicone or saline, says Dr. Marissa Tenenbaum, a Washington University plastic surgeon. “Silicone implants are cohesive, which means they are actually filled with solid silicone, not liquid,” she explains. “There are varying levels of cohesiveness, various sizes, and round and teardrop shapes. What we use all depends on the look the patient wants and the type of breast tissue she has.”

Tenenbaum says the patient can choose from a variety of options based on whether she prefers a more natural or dramatic result. “Implants can range from very soft and responsive, to more ‘form stable’ or firm,” she says. “We have a lot of choices, which is good news for the patient.”

+ fat-reducing treatments

For those concerned about extra body fat, Dr. Richard Moore of The Lifestyle Center says recent technologies are offering very favorable results. Some fat-reducing procedures are more involved than others, but the trend is toward those with minimum tissue trauma and recovery time.

Doctors have been practicing liposuction for years as a way of reducing body fat, but Moore says previous procedures carried the risk of nerve, blood vessel and tissue damage caused by the cannula or wand that moves under the skin to dislodge and suction out fat cells. “It could cause bruising, numbness and scar tissue under the skin,” he explains. “We’ve been using the newer Tickle Lipo system for about five years. Its wand causes much less trauma to surrounding tissues, making recovery easier. And it allows us to do more sculpting, such as enhancing the curve of the glutes.”

Moore’s office also offers BodyTite, a system that uses radiofrequency energy to destroy fat cells and tighten skin. “It can be combined with Tickle Lipo, and works well on areas such as the arms, abdomen and thighs where patients tend to have skin laxity,” he notes. A related technique, FaceTite, removes fat and tightens skin on the neck and face.

Moore says his practice soon will offer J-Plasma, a new system that uses helium gas and radiofrequency energy to tighten areas of the neck and body. “We’ll also be able to combine J-Plasma with Tickle Lipo,” he says. “It’s a very exciting new technique. We expect it to produce amazing results.”

Other less-invasive, fat-reducing procedures include Vanquish ME, which also uses radiofrequency energy to target fat cells. Moore uses the treatment in combination with the Venus Legacy body shaping system, another radiofrequency technology.

“Basically, these treatments program the death of fat cells,” Moore notes. “We can use them to destroy about 30 percent of subcutaneous fat.” After a Vanquish ME treatment, he also can use a technique called Z Wave to smooth and firm the treated area and cause the fat to be processed out by the body’s lymphatic system.

“We find that we get very nice results with the fat-reducing treatments we use,” Moore says. “You’re not just deflating the area under the skin; the radiofrequency energy generates heat and helps the skin contract, so you destroy fat cells and tighten the skin at the same time.” And generally speaking, he says, these procedures don’t require significant downtime or lifestyle restrictions. “In fact, we encourage patients to stay physically active and work out, along with eating a healthy diet and staying hydrated.”

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We are pleased to offer J-Plasma, a remarkable treatment that can take 15 to 20 years off of your appearance. Results are so remarkable, they need to be seen.

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BEST VEGAN SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

BY MARYLYN SIMPSON

BEAuty HEAd tO tOE: Get the NouveAu Glo Q: how did this womAN’s skiN Get so liNed ANd texturAlly CoArse? a: Seriously aged skin comes via multiple factors, including genetics, lifestyle, sun, diet, and all things causing collagen degradation. A study published in the Journal of Investigative dermatology, June 2017, reports findings regarding the role of Ozone Pollution in breaking down collagen. damage to this degree can occur on any body part with exposure to the environment.

‘ALL-NATURAL,’ ‘ORGANIC’ AND ‘VEGAN’ ARE BEAUTY BUZZWORDS that often are tossed on packaging and used interchangeably. But true vegan formulas contain no animal products or byproducts, and are never tested on animals.

As major cosmetic companies are leaning toward conscious manufacturing, a handful have made it their mission to provide consumers with ethically sourced products containing high-quality ingredients. Here’s a look at some of the most innovative vegan skin care lines.

JERGENS FRENCH GIRL ORGANICS French Girl Organics is 'the little vegan skin care company that could.' An Etsy brand that quickly became mainstream, the line has an impressive inventory, including everything from bug repellant to lip tint. Its minimalist packaging and cute slogan (‘Tested on French girls, never on animals') only add to the brand’s appeal. Using certified organic and all-natural ingredients, French Girl Organics sets a new standard for American beauty, vegan or otherwise.

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Tata Harper’s eponymous cosmetic company gained popularity thanks to her 1,200-acre Vermont farm, where she grows the organic herbs, fruits and oats used in the products. Harper also has an in-house lab that ensures each formula is biocompatible and completely traceable. The Repairative Moisturizer is a must-have for those with dry skin, thanks to its clinical-grade essential oils and natural humectants.

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GAFFER&CHILD Based in Southern California, this artisan vegan skin care line is dedicated to ‘Giving A Damn.’ Boasting a facial serum, exfoliator, facial scrub, shaving butter and pomade, the company is on a mission to create the most potent and pure daily-use skin care products possible. All ingredients are ethically sourced, and each product is made by hand from start to finish. Even better, the company donates a portion of its profits to PETA.

APOTHECANNA No matter what side of the cannabis debate you’re on, there’s no denying the efficacy of cannabidiol (more commonly known as CBD), a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis. Apothecanna is a Colorado-based skin care company that uses CBD in its line of vegan body creams and oils. Thanks to the compound’s healing properties, the products are not only animal-friendly, but also help relieve stiffness, sore muscles, irritated skin and swollen joints.

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As a beauty writer, I test an array of products. While not all of them work their way into my beauty routine, Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter did. Thick and creamy, this moisturizer is perfect for dry skin and never leaves skin greasy. The product is cruelty-free, gluten-free, clinically and dermatologist tested, and has recyclable packaging.

A product that’s as good to your skin as it is to our planet? That’s something I can get behind.

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[T&S HOME by julia m. johnson

OWNER PEGGY SCHNEIDER says her family’s main

attraction to this Sunset Hills house was its perfect spot on the map. She and her husband, Dave, bought the home in 2008 mostly because of its close location to Lindbergh High School and local highways. “It’s really 20 minutes from everywhere,” she says. “We wanted a good school district for our daughter, who was just starting high school. And we didn’t want a house where you had to wade through traffic just to get out of the neighborhood.”

The former Fischer & Frichtel model home filled the bill on all counts. “We looked at houses all over the area when we moved here from San Antonio for my husband’s job at Saint Louis University,” she notes. “We loved this one because it feels like a real neighborhood.”

63 Trent Drive in Ladue

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12437 GRANDVIEW LAKE DRIVE listing price | $783,000 listing agent | susan hurley of janet mcafee real estate

The four-bedroom, four-bath home has numerous features that Schneider and her husband will miss now that they have relocated to Dallas. “About a year after we bought it, we added an outdoor patio that is connected to the back of the home by a raised walkway,” she says.

“The patio has a lovely sitting area and fireplace, plus speakers and cable hookups so you can watch TV.” Schneider says her daughter loved inviting friends over to cook hot dogs, relax and have fun around the fire.

“She also had lots of sleepovers and parties with her friends in our big media room downstairs,” Schneider adds. “They really enjoyed watching TV and movies on the projection screen. It’s such a great house for kids.”

Her husband even hosted a staff holiday party at the home, which easily accommodates 100 guests.

The three-car garage may not be the most glamorous aspect of the stylish property, but Schneider says it’s one of her favorite functional features. “There’s plenty of shelving, plus cubbies for kids’ coats and toys,” she notes. “And I love that the coated floor isn’t just plain concrete. If you spill something, it cleans right up.”

A recent master bath renovation added a ‘seamless’ glass shower, new fixtures and a whirlpool tub, adding to the comforts of the master suite with sitting area.

“I’m not big on cooking, but the kitchen is wonderful, too,” she says. “I really enjoyed that it’s connected to the family room. Everything is very open, so you can work in the kitchen and entertain your guests at the same time!”

GREAT NEW PRICE!

Johnson Development New Construction - To Be Built 3.01 Acres Price Upon Request Exceptional opportunity to build on prestigious Trent Drive with Johnson Development on a private lane in the heart of Ladue. This 3 acre level lot with mature trees adjoins Old Warson Country Club with a beautiful view of the golf course that still provides a very private, tranquil setting for your home to be built to your specifications.

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LADUE SCHOOLS I $1,100,000 3 Upper Price Road 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths Total Living Area: 4,478 Square Feet

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HOMEWORK]

DEAR HOMEWORK,

My home still feels plain Jane even after a renovation. There are large spaces between windows and no cohesive color palette—it’s lots of tan siding with a gray roof and orange doors. A new roof color or shutters, perhaps? I am stymied about a door color under the dark, north-facing porch.

Sincerely, —STYMIED BUT STILL STRIVING

DEAR STYMIED BUT STILL STRIVING,

I think you are right in your appraisal of your house after its remodel. I think that with a few bold changes and some minor ones, we can pull a rabbit out of the hat.

First, I would like to morph the porch columns into more Craftsman-style ones with new stone bases. These would ‘hold up’ a new, wide, white fascia board, aligned with the garage fascia.

Next, the stone from the columns is carried over into a garden wall, which creates a new entry garden and adds to the visual importance of the porch. This is augmented with flower urns, a trellis and a variety of plantings.

Now that the composition has a focus, a few minor tweaks will help. A multicolor, slate-like asphalt roof will give you some colors to play with and add some visual ‘texture’ to the scheme. I would then paint the front door the maroon seen in the shingles, and paint the garage door off the porch the same color as the siding to mask it.

Finally, add a Craftsman-style garage door and coach lights. If the cost of the stone garden wall is too much, a white picket fence would be almost as effective. I hope these suggestions are helpful.

Thanks for asking, —HOMEWORK

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What are some of the best things about St. Louis?

I love the fact that it’s a small ‘big town.’ We have everything that lots of larger cities do: major league sports and cultural events, rich history and great restaurants. In addition, people seem to be more grounded here, more family-oriented.

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I have never owned a home with a pool, and I would love that. I’d also love to be close to the ocean or a golf course.

If this weren’t your profession, what else might you have done?

A vet, a lawyer, or a really good singer— outrageously famous.

of windows. We never really use it except for parties or at Christmas. But at night when the room is dark, I often sit and look out at the stars. It’s very comfortable, and it holds lots of memories of fun occasions.

Where do you like to vacation?

We are creatures of habit. My family and I rent places we love in Michigan and Florida, year after year. It’s nice because we know our way around, and even have made friends with the locals. Now, my daughter plays soccer in college and we try and make all of her games. It has been so fun going to lots of small college towns—beautiful parts of the U.S. that I had never seen before.

What’s your favorite movie/book?

Dave. It’s a movie about a guy who pretends to be president of the U.S. when the real president falls ill. This average guy does an amazing job and fixes a lot of what’s wrong with our government in less than a month. Whenever it’s on, I stop everything and watch.

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