St Louis Crisis Nursery Celebration August 16

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Angela Smiley, Scott Schneider

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Eric Kaemmerer, Nicole Porta, Robin Porta

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Teri Beth Gooch, Robert Bagby, Bob Conway

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Aaron Teitelbaum, Keith Carver, Jeff Orbin

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Dudley McCarter, Elson Floyd, President of University of Missouri

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Jim Allen, Stephanie Bodine, Ali Gerowin, Jennifer Leszcz

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Kent Ehrhardt, Gloria Ragland

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Marilyn Monroe (real name: Malissa Cloven), Chris Monks

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Tom Reeves, Rachel Storch

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It was a festive but casual night at Monarch as celebrity waiters—including Fire Chief Sherman George, Rep. Rachel Storch and media celebs Larry Conners and Big Jake— waited on customers, who tipped generously. At the end of the night, the waitstaff happily emptied their apron pockets and gave up their tips for the St. Louis Crisis Nursery, a group that provides a haven from child abuse or neglect and a respite for parents stressed to the breaking point.

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