Post-Dispatch photos: Sunday, February 19, 2012
Date: 2/19/2012 Album ID: 1418179
Photos by Christian Gooden/
Photographs by staff photographers
Dorothy White kisses Ralph McGarvey after they were reunited on Saturday Feb. 18, 2012, fulfilling her wish granted by the Dream Foundation, a wish-granting organization for adults and their families suffering life-threatening illness. White was diagnosed with a advanced-staged heart disease with prognosis of three months to live. White and McGarvey originally connected in the early 1980s when Dorothy's sister, Marilyn, died. Marilyn and Ralph had been married. In his grief, Ralph began helping Dorothy (also a young widow) around her home. They fell in love but never admitted it, even to each other. They were reunited for a belated Valentine's Day dinner Hometown Buffet in south St. Louis County.
Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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Dorothy White smiles as she talks about a watch given to her by  Ralph McGarvey (left) after they were reunited on Saturday Feb. 18, 2012, fulfilling her wish granted by the Dream Foundation, a wish-granting organization for adults and their families suffering life-threatening illness. White was diagnosed with a advanced-staged heart disease with prognosis of three months to live. White and McGarvey originally connected in the early 1980s when Dorothy's sister, Marilyn, died. Marilyn and Ralph had been married. In his grief, Ralph began helping Dorothy (also a young widow) around her home. They fell in love but never admitted it, even to each other. They were reunited for a belated Valentine's Day dinner Hometown Buffet in south St. Louis County.
Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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Mark Bernstein, Managing Director The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, poses on the set of A Steady Rain in the Studio Theatre of the Rep in Webster Groves on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012. 
Photo By David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Karen Steffan of O'Fallon, Mo. rejoices after receiving a necklace from one of the floats during  the 2012 River City Casino Grand Parade on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Soulard. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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Dressed as the Surf, Valerie Woerndle of St. Charles energizes the crowd during the 2012 River City Casino Grand Parade on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Soulard. Woerndle was part of the Krewe of Calypseaux Sun, Sand and Surf float.  Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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Wide view of the downtown St. Louis home of Jeff Kapfer on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.
Photo by Johnny Andrews, jandrews@post-dispatch.com
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Wide view of the kitchen area in the downtown St. Louis home of Jeff Kapfer on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.
Photo by Johnny Andrews, jandrews@post-dispatch.com
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Detail view of a decorated wall in the living room area of Jeff Kapfer's downtown St. Louis home on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.
Photo by Johnny Andrews, jandrews@post-dispatch.com
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Detail view of a decorated wall in the living room area of Jeff Kapfer's downtown St. Louis home on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.
Photo by Johnny Andrews, jandrews@post-dispatch.com
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Jeff Kapfer poses for a portrait in the living room of his downtown St. Louis home on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.
Photo by Johnny Andrews, jandrews@post-dispatch.com
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Laura Gerdes Long and her husband Ed play with their  20-month-old twins Julia (left) and James  before lunch Saturday, Feb. 04, 2012, in Ladue. It will depend on their personalities and the teachers, said Long, addressing whether the twins will be stay in the same classroom in school as they get older. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
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George Strait performs at Scottrade Center on Friday, February 17, 2012.
Sarah Conard | freelance
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St. Louis  University basketball player Cody Ellis (24) hangs on to the rim to regain his balance after being fouled by Fordham University's Ryan Canty (42) during the first half of the Billikens' 66-46 Atlantic 10 win over the Rams at Chaifetz Arena on the St. Louis University campus Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 in St. Louis.

Photo by Sid Hastings
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Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws long toss in the outfield during Cardinals spring training Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Jupiter, Fla.
Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com
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Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn throws long toss in the outfield during Cardinals spring training Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Jupiter, Fla.
Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com
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Whitfield sophomore Rodney Hahn (top) takes control of Mid-Buchanan's Grant Schottel in the Class 1 title match at 145 pounds Saturday at Mizzou Arena.  Hahn won 13-6, picking up back-to-back state championships. Whitfield also won the team title. Paul Kopsky photo
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