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RESIDENTIAL 35 Huntleigh Woods 6 Countryside Lane 33 Chapel Hill Est 1622 Forest Aire 13308 Buckland Hall 1236 Glen Eagle Lane 1304 Litzsinger Woods

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4545 Lindell Blvd #27 St Louis City $1,019,000 4545 Lindell Blvd #34 St Louis City $769,000 8025 Maryland Avenue #4F Clayton $689,000 2221 Croydon Walk Ladue Schools $559,000 8025 Maryland Ave #6H Clayton $525,000 7520 Buckingham Drive #3E Clayton $310,000 6246 Northwood Ave #2E St Louis City $289,900 4121 Westminster Place St Louis $233,900 3815 McCausland Ave #17 St Louis $199,900 230 N Boyle Unit #3N Central West End $174,500 7521 Buckingham 3E Clayton $149,900 5381 Pershing Ave #102 St Louis $149,900 2310 Rutger Unit #E Lafayette Square $135,000 9011 N Swan Circle Brentwood $129,900 514 Coeur De Royale (#105) Creve Coeur t $119,900 5696 Kingsbury #103 St Louis City $89,900

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Thanks a Billion, St. Louis! 2012 USA MORTGAGE TOP LOAN OFFICERS

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Sean Zalmanoff NMLS: 239823 MO: 70-MLO

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Mark Cooper NMLS: 238015 MO: 420-MLO

Jerry Mayo NMLS: 225653 MO: 432-MLO

Larry Lentin NMLS: 230005 MO: 1356-MLO

Matt Hansard NMLS: 227823 MO: 664-MLO

Craig Altman NMLS: 234699 MO: 98-MLO

Thanks to all of our loan officers for a fourth straight $1 billion year and for keeping USA Mortgage the #1 mortgage lender in metro St. Louis.

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SOCIETY I’VE HAD A LOT ON MY PLATE THIS WEEK—NOT BECAUSE THERE is more work to do at the office, or that my social calendar is busier than usual. Rather, I’ve been cramming to get ready for one of my favorite nights of the year: Oscar night. If you feast on films as much as I do, and appreciate the magic that goes into movie-making, there is no better way to celebrate the art than to enjoy the ride that is the Academy Awards. Speaking of magic and the movies, in this issue, we introduce you to a Clayton man who played a ‘key’ role in the making of Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, a leading Oscar contender this year. So far, I’ve seen six of the nine Best Picture nominees, but the week isn’t over yet. Let the popcorn flow…and see you at the movies!

WINE…AND THEN SOME Wine has been an integral part of cocktails since that first brilliant person decided to mix two spirits together to see what would happen. Matt Sorrell creates several cocktails, both classic and contemporary, that feature wines of various types as the main ingredient.

TEST DRIVE: HATCHBACKS Aerodynamics seems to be shaping most cars these days. And for sedans and coupes, that means a sharply raked rear window, which translates to a relatively small trunk opening. An easy solution is the hatchback. Long popular in Europe, this extremely functional body style is under-appreciated here in the U.S.

ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS Valentine’s Day may have passed, but who says you can only have a romantic evening out on Feb. 14? St. Louis has plenty of places where you and your significant other can have a fine meal and pitch some woo all year long.

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ON OUR COVER: JDRF, the largest global non-government supporter of Type 1 diabetes research, will raise funds for diabetes research and education through its annual Dream Gala, It’s Black and White—A Cure is in Sight, on May 4 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. Pictured on the cover: Ava Leidenfrost, Danny Moehlman, Caiden Brophy, Jaden Hillemann, Isaac Carey and Grace Fellous. Dresses by Shaely’s Bridal; tuxedos by Stallone’s Formal Wear; and props by Parties & Props. For more information, call 729-1846 or visit jdrfstl.org. STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 20.

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AINBOWS FOR KIDS RECENTLY HELD ITS GALA AT Lumiere Theatre. American Idol finalist Shannon Magrane lent her voice to the cause, performing numerous songs throughout the evening. Event chairs Sally and Rob Rains were proud of the work of the all-volunteer staff, who made the evening a success. Fox 2’s Randi Naughton oversaw the live auction. Rainbows for Kids is dedicated to helping children with cancer and other serious illnesses and their families.

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HE CRYSTAL BALL, RANKEN Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest annual fundraiser, featured a grand evening of cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment and many surprises at The Ritz-Carlton. CEO Lauri Tanner was proud to announce Mike Bush, Frank Cusumano, and the News Channel 5 team as the first recipients of the Bridge Home Award. The award was established this year to commend those who consistently raise awareness about Ranken Jordan and the work it does for the community. Co-chairs for the evening were Tim and Kathy Wehrfritz.

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Show the library some love…The stunning $70-million restoration of the ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY’s Central Library is getting some international recognition: It’s been named as one of five finalists for Architizer‘s A+ Library Award. Architizer, a leading architecture news website, has opened the voting to the public to determine the winner in the Popular Choice category. Voting runs through March 8, with the announcement of the winner expected on March 19. A couple of St. Louis institutions have attracted some national attention recently. The March issue of Town & Country magazine mentions MARY INSTITUTE AND SAINT LOUIS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (MICDS) as one of the country’s top private kindergartens, sharing the billing with the likes of The Hockaday School in Dallas, The Berkeley Carroll School in Brooklyn, and Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C.

And, PROVEL CHEESE was the star of a recent National Public Radio story titled, One City’s Love Affair with Processed Cheese. The report by Alan Greenblatt not only features pizza maven MARGE IMO and Joe Fassi’s owner TOM COLL, but also reveals that 30 Rock’s JUDAH FRIEDLANDER (the one with all those hats) has been ‘obsessed’ with provel for the past several years. One Sunday is the title of a new book by CARRIE GERLACH CECIL, the wife of St. Louis Rams defensive coach CHUCK CECIL. While the story—about one woman’s journey of learning to love and forgive herself—is ‘fictional,’ the story is based on the Cecils’ romance. The author also is a public speaker, and creates material for online, print, TV and film.

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St. Louis businessman and comedian GREG FISHER has written a book he says is a “must-read lesson in manhood for the single and divorced, written like you’ve never read before.” The book, The Divorced Men’s Survival Guide, contains a self-guide and simple steps that Fisher says helped him and many of his friends get through tough times.

Attention, parents! Does your child have the ‘Write Stuff?’ As part of the ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY’s Art @ Your Library program, a contest is underway for kids and teens (8 to 18 years old). ‘The Write Stuff’ challenges participants to write an original story that begins with the sentence: It started out like any other family road trip…Stories can be truthful or fictional; funny, serious or sad, etc., just as long as they are completed by the contestant. Entries may be submitted between March 1 and March 31. Winners will be chosen from three age groups: ages 8 to 10, 11 to 14, and 15 to 18. For more info, visit slcl.org/kids/writestuffcontest.

Hats off to University City H.S. senior DANIEL POLITTE, who earned a perfect score on the ACT! Daniel received a composite score of 36, which is earned by less than one-tenth of 1 percent of all test-takers. Daniel has applied to six universities, and plans to study computer science.

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Committed to a Cure JDRF AND ITS SUPPORTERS WILL CELEBRATE their commitment to a cure for Type 1 diabetes (T1D) with the annual Dream Gala, It’s Black and White—A Cure is in Sight, on May 4 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. The elegant event will feature an elaborate dinner, surprise entertainment, and live and silent auction items, such as a stay at an Italian villa, high-end shopping sprees and private jet flights. Last year’s gala drew 450 guests and $1.1 million for JDRF research and education, and executive director Marie Davis expects an even larger crowd of 600 and $1.2 million this May. “JDRF is an active driver in pursuit of a cure for T1D and its complications,” she notes. “We develop new and better treatments

“RESEARCH TELLS US THAT 50 PERCENT OF ALL NEW CASES OF T1D ARE DIAGNOSED IN PEOPLE 18 AND OLDER.”

to improve the lives of people who have T1D, and keep them as healthy as possible until we can cure the disease.” And JDRF helps not only juveniles with the disease, but also adults. “At the time JDRF was founded in 1970, we served families of children who had T1D. Now, research tells us that 50 percent of all new cases of T1D are diagnosed in people 18 and older.” Like JDRF, Dr. Alan Permutt was committed to a cure for T1D. The late Washington University physician and researcher spent his career tirelessly working for answers to the disease, which plagues 3 million Americans. “He had T1D, so he had a real passion for researching the disease,” Davis notes. With funding from JDRF—the largest global non-governmental supporter of T1D research— Permutt became a leading diabetes researcher, directing the Diabetes Research and Training Center at Washington University School of Medicine, with a focus on investigating the genetic and physiological bases of the disease, and even discovered a rare form of the illness, Wolfram syndrome. JDRF will recognize Permutt’s lifelong

Leisa Zigman, 2013 recipient of JDRF’s Living and Giving Award

dedication to diabetes research during the gala. Proceeds from the event also will support the newly created Alan Permutt Career Development Award, which will encourage young doctors to Continued on page 61

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Leave Missouri behind and enter an amazing island nation with plants and animals found nowhere else on earth. Delight in the sights and sounds of tropical Madagascar while viewing the Garden’s world-renowned orchid collection. The theme of this year’s show highlights the Garden’s longstanding research and conservation work in Madagascar.

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Saturday, February 23 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Included with Garden admission • Public talk: MBG in Madagascar (with complimentary same-day pass to the Orchid Show) • Chocolate tastings • Book signing • Educational exhibits • Prize drawing

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TELEGRAPH KEY AND $150 links St. Louisan Derek Cohn to Steven Spielberg’s Oscar frontrunner, Lincoln. The movie has received widespread critical acclaim and has been nominated for 12 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. And actor Daniel Day-Lewis has been collecting best actor awards, from the Critics’ Choice to the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild, for his portrayal of the nation’s 16th president. During a search for authentic vintage telegraph equipment for the film, Spielberg’s staff contacted the National Samuel B. Morse Club for assistance, leading them to Cohn, a collector of telegraph keys. The 51-year-old Clayton resident was then invited to submit samples from his collection for possible use in the epic. “I sent them five pieces, and they had them for a month or so,” he says. “They came back in the mail, and I was paid a rental fee of $150.” Then 1 1/2 years passed. Late last year, Cohn received a call from the film’s technical advisor, telling him that one of his pieces had made it into the movie. “Two scenes in the movie use telegraphy. My key is in one of those scenes,” Cohn explains. “I was jazzed when I received the call. I realized that all the collecting I have done for so many years has a purpose besides filling my basement.” A 1979 alumnus of John Burroughs School, Cohn g ra d u a te d f ro m the University of Michigan with a degree in communications. He is employed as an information technology project manager at Express Scripts, allowing him to hold a hightech job during the day and enjoy his low-tech telegraphy hobby on nights and weekends. His parents, Marilyn and Jay Cohn of Westwood, say their son became interested and skilled in Morse code at age 14, while pursuing the hobby of amateur (ham) radio. Cohn, whose amateur call sign is WBOTUA, decorated his room with QSL cards that hams send to each other to confirm a two-way radio communication. “One of my neighbors was studying for his ham radio license, and I would send him Morse Code and he would send it back to me. We joined the Jewish Community Center’s radio club and both passed the ham radio operators exam.” His

I REALIZED THAT ALL THE COLLECTING I HAVE DONE FOR SO MANY YEARS HAS A PURPOSE BESIDES FILLING MY BASEMENT.

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mother adds, “Instead of doing his homework, he could often be found in a small storage room, sending and receiving messages from hams all over the world.” In the mid-‘90s, Cohn began collecting telegraph keys, the general term for any switching device used primarily to send Morse Code. (At one time, the language of dots and dashes known as International Morse was about the only way the radio communications could be carried on, according to the Western Historic Radio Museum.) Cohn says that Bill Thilking, a virtual stranger, approached him years ago at a Chicago ham fest while Cohn was holding telegraph keys. The men began a conversation “that sparked my interest in collecting the landline telegraph equipment used in the Lincoln movie,” Cohn says. Thilking then connected Cohn to the Morse Telegraph Club, where club member Ollie Blackburn trained Cohn to do Railroad Morse Code. Blackburn, who died in 2007 at age 106, was once a telegrapher for the Wabash Delmar Station in the University City Loop. “He was 92 at the time, and he took me on as his student,” Cohn recalls. “Once each week, he taught me the Railroad Code using clicks and clacks instead of beeps. Shortly after, while I was on a work assignment in Israel for three months, I had the time to practice each night in my hotel room.

When I came back to St. Louis, I was not fast but I could have a conversation at slow speeds.” Cohn maintains his skill practicing weekly with fellow enthusiasts as a member of the local Morse Telegraph Club, Ollie Blackburn chapter. “We have practiced every Saturday for the past 12 years at the former Wabash Station in downtown Ferguson, now home to a restaurant called the Whistle Stop.” Today, Cohn owns more than 300 pieces of telegraph equipment. He says he uses about 1 percent of his collection when talking with other telegraphers. “That consists of one key, one sounder and one relay,” he explains. Caring about others and wanting to make a difference in the world, Cohn and his wife, Sara, have served as volunteers for Stray Rescue of St. Louis since 2001. Although they have four dogs of their own, Cohn says there could be as many as eight dogs at their home. “I am a foster dad to many, and I also give hospice care to pets. I like to know that I have helped give them a good finish to their lives.” Cohn also has made a difference in the lives of Lincoln moviegoers, who have helped the film gross more than $181 million at the box office. Because of his boyhood hobby, viewers of Lincoln have the opportunity to see an authentic Vibroplex telegraph key that might otherwise be keeping company with the stray dogs in his basement.

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The Fear of Public Speaking

urvey after survey cites the fear of public speaking at the top of the ‘Fear List’ most people have. Some say they would rather die than stand in front of an audience and speak. This is unfortunate because it holds many back from reaching their potential. Up to 75 percent of the population—to one degree or another—has this dread. There’s even a word for it: glossophobia (glosso from the Greek, meaning tongue; and phobus, fear). It’s important to note here that glossophobia is a word, not a disease—and it can be lessened! You might be the world’s leading authority on a subject, but if you can’t present that expertise to others in a manner that educates, entertains and explains it well, you won’t achieve the goals that should be yours! Sometimes, this fear is situational, depending on: • Size of Audience Speaking one-on-one is something we do all the time. What about speaking with five people? Ten people? What number for an audience makes someone nervous? A good analogy is a fear of heights. Standing on a step stool is not a big deal. A step ladder is OK. Climbing a 24-foot extension ladder to clean out my gutters—not me! • Specific People in the Audience Maybe speaking with audiences is easy until your boss, a colleague or spouse is seated in the front row. Yikes! • Requesting Something of the Audience Presenting might usually produce little angst, unless the attendees will be asked to do something the speaker is uncomfortable asking. This could be appealing for a donation or asking people to sign a petition. I hear it continually from my coaching clients—and I agree—that not having this fear and taking speaking opportunities is a worthy goal. Before we talk about how to lessen the fear (next month’s column), it’s important to understand why so many people dread giving a presentation. My first response is, Why not? Think about it. Most of our conversations are one-on-one. Many of those are on a phone, where we don’t see the person we’re communicating with. Increasingly, we converse by texting or emailing people. Those mediums eliminate seeing and hearing the other person. It stands to reason that standing in front of, and speaking with 20, 40 or 100 sets of eyeballs, is out of our comfort zone. That’s a big reason we’re uncomfortable giving a presentation. (Relevant to public speaking and other activities, when we get out of our comfort zone, we make it larger!) That discomfort will—if presenting regularly—eventually lessen. Continued on page 61 By Fred Miller

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N TODAY’S HIGH-TECH WORLD, THERE are even more ways for kids to communicate with—and harass—their classmates. Not only at school, but via text message or on social media, there’s evidence that students are increasingly bullied by their peers. This physical, verbal and electronic harassment has led to troubling consequences—victims can wrestle with depression, fear and anxiety, even to the point of committing suicide. And communities are left asking: Who is liable? Some statistics show that more than 10 percent of children are regularly bullied by classmates at school. Bullying is characterized as intimidation or harassment that causes a reasonable student to fear for his or her physical safety or property. In today’s schools, bullying can include physical actions; cyberbullying; verbal, electronic or written communication; and any threat of retaliation for reporting these instances. Under Missouri law’s anti-bullying policy, school districts are required to provide a safe and equal learning environment for all students. In turn, school employees are obligated to report any bullying they witness

firsthand, and refer the aggressor to the institution’s consequences. Chuck Billings of Bruntrager & Billings has dealt with an increasing number of student assault cases through the years. “It was dismissed as child’s play back in the day. Now, rightly so, parents, police and schools have taken this conduct more seriously to protect children and their educational environment.” If your child is being bullied, Billings says notifying the school’s administration is the first step. “They can’t address an issue that they don’t know about.” When an act of bullying occurs, rapid intervention is essential, he

continues. “Bullying and youth behavior being what they are, it is a ticking powder keg ready to be ignited if it is allowed to fester.” After the initial report from the bullied child, parent or teacher, the school is responsible for carrying out a response. Each school district has its own set of procedures and policies that must adhere to state law, and there may be a review board that is in charge of such disciplinary matters. If a student hurts a classmate at school, the district is not liable. But if the school knows about a dangerous condition and doesn’t correct it, it can be liable, Billings notes. C. Curran Coulter II of The Coulter Law Firm agrees, saying schools are being sued more frequently for not adequately protecting students from bullies, particularly if the victim commits suicide. There are two types of liability: criminal and civil, Coulter explains. Civil liability results in monetary liability, and criminal actions result in criminal liability. Typically, a Continued on page 61

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Business in focus The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce welcomed BRIDGET NATIONS as its new membership director. Pulaski Bank announced the following promotions: LINDSEY BERNAIX to VP commercial lending; TOM BITTING to VP commercial credit risk; VERONICA SUAREZ to VP credit administration manager, GAIL CRAMER to VP consumer banking operations manager; TOM MODDE to VP information systems; DANIELLE STANDISH to assistant VP bank manager; RUSS MILLER to assistant VP bank manager; and KYM CROWELL to assistant VP senior credit analyst.

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E MAY NOT THINK OF them as life-threatening illnesses, but eating disorders are just that. Millions of people are affected by eating disorders, and they can cause permanent health problems—even death. That’s why recognizing the signs and symptoms early can save lives. Anorexia, a condition in which the individual loses a dangerous amount of weight through caloric restriction and excessive exercise, is the most common eating disorder afflicting teens, and it affects many more girls than boys. However, even anorexia may not be obvious, especially early on. “What frequently happens is that teenagers start off by eating in a more healthy fashion,” says Dr. Dianne Elfenbein, a SLUCare pediatrician and director of adolescent medicine at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. “For example, they’ll start to cut out fat or junk BY CONNIE MITCHELL

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foods, and we usually think that’s a good thing.” Over time, though, Elfenbein says the individual becomes increasingly restrictive in what and how much she eats. “Parents will notice that the child is not eating with them or is skipping meals. The child eats less and less and less until finally, she’s not eating regular meals. By that time, the parents are noticing the distinctive weight loss.” Jessica Germanese, a registered dietitian with McCallum Place Eating Disorders Treatment Programs, agrees that weight loss is not the first sign of anorexia. “People have eating disorder thoughts before they lose a lot of weight,” she says. Germanese advises parents to be aware of their adolescents’ conversation about food and body image. Concerns should be discussed early “because the sooner an eating disorder is identified, and the sooner a child gets help, the greater the chance of full recovery.” Elfenbein recommends that concerned parents should talk to the child’s primary-care physician as a first step. “Every child who is followed by a pediatrician or family physician has a growth chart,” she notes. “The doctor can look at the

chart and if growth is starting to dip down, they’re quite vigilant in referring patients on for therapy. Physicians are aware of the dangers of eating disorders in young patients.” Recovery often is a team process. Therapy with a trained psychologist, education on diet and menu planning with a licensed dietitian, and medical monitoring are three prongs of successful recovery. Parents are involved in the entire process to help the child regain a healthy relationship with food and a more realistic body image. Another treatment approach, known as the ‘Maudsley approach’ o r ‘ fa m i ly- b a s e d t rea t m e n t ,’ i s a n intensive outpatient treatment in which parents take responsibility for decisions of what, when and how much the child eats. After weight restoration is almost achieved, control is carefully given back to the patient. Finally, the therapist and family work to restore normal and age-appropriate lifestyle and relations between family members. “In dealing with teenagers, many of the parents feel very guilty because the old theory was that an eating disorder was the result of poor parenting,” Elfenbein says. “It used to be said it was due to an overbearing, domineering mother who took over setting goals for the child, and that’s usually not the case. It’s common that we see parents who think they did something wrong when really they didn’t. Most parents recognize this is a serious condition.” Working together, the prognosis for eating disorder recovery is good. Germanese notes that patients must relearn their beliefs about food and weight and realize that all foods can be part of a healthy diet. Even sweets are OK when eaten only occasionally and in reasonable portions. In fact, she encourages patients to try a small amount of dessert as part of their overall eating plan. “At first, they may be very uncomfortable with that, but after a while, they’ll see that it’s OK,” she says.

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CHESTERFIELD, MO. – Mary and Jerry McFarland loved the location and convenience of a retirement villa. “We loved the idea of having a villa and maintaining our own residence without the hassles,” said Mary McFarland, an active educator who moved into the Villas on Willow Breeze Court with her husband Jerry in June.” When older adults decide to downsize, condos can be a great option. But in St. Louis, condos can be doublededged sword, with a poor resale value and an overall difficult resale process. Recent data shows that since St. Louis has a smaller percentage of buyers looking for condos than homes, condo owners are likely to be unsuccessful when attempting to resell in a saturated condo market, primed for aggressive and competitive prices. As homebuying season is in full swing this summer, those looking for the most value for their retirement lifestyle are choosing The Villas at Willow Breeze Court, an example of how retirement villas can be a meaningful option with more ﬁnancial security. The Willows is seeing increased demand for retirement villas with services that encourage wellness, security, reduced stress and fun for like-minded people with the same income, lifestyle and age range, while a standalone home provides only shelter.

“We limited construction to 14 villas and there are only ﬁve villas left now,” said Marketing Representative Kim Fons. “For the remaining ﬁve we’re offering some great incentives, so not only can you still customize your home, but you can personalize your home even further.”

Community, these Villa homes are adjacent to the Willows’ apartment homes and the new 130-seat theatre, art gallery, restaurant, billiard/card room and art studio of Centerstage. Apartments start at $300,000. “We’ve really enjoyed the art exhibits Jerry Naunheim Photography

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that are changed very frequently. The setting is just lovely. The grounds are just beautiful. The food is fantastic!” said Jerry. The Villas assure homeowners peace of mind knowing that their future is secure, no matter how their needs change. The Villas are near the continuum of care services at Brooking Park, where all levels of care are offered, including Medicare Rehabilitation.

The Villas being part of a CCRC was one of the main factors in the choice for the McFarlands. “We have family in the area, but we don’t have children. By living in a CCRC, we can take responsibility for our own health concerns,” explained Mary McFarland. Designed for the comforts of “aging in place” – with wider doorways and hallways, higher countertops, lever door handles, and maintenance-free living inside and outside, Mary McFarland recognizes the value. “From changing the light bulb to anything that needs to be replaced, it’s nice to have a place where they handle everything,” said McFarland, who is busy getting to know her new neighbors and traveling.

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Endless Possibilities MAYBE YOUR BEDROOM CLOSET SPACE IS limited to a few flimsy wire racks and a metal pole, or you struggle to fit groceries in a disorganized pantry. Perhaps there’s no storage system in the garage, or the entertainment center is overrun by cords and DVDs. If you find yourself in such a situation, California Closets may have the answer to your home organization problems, says James Cline, the company’s retail sales and marketing VP. “We work to align our customer’s needs and desires with an exact solution. We could have two spaces with the same dimensions, but because we are customizing each for that particular customer, you’ll never see the same design twice.” The local franchise of California Closets, an international company, was launched by St. Charles-based Lami Wood Products Corp. more than a year ago, joining partner brands Signature Kitchen & Bath and Elite Stone & Marble. With California Closets’ long-standing reputation for innovative and quality custom storage solutions, the addition fit nicely into Lami’s existing portfolio, Cline explains. “Our goals are to align ourselves with a product that allows our customers to get

exactly what they want and not have to sacrifice to get it.” Beyond closets, the business also designs, manufactures and installs organizational systems for laundry rooms, wall units, garages, entertainment centers, homes offices, pantries and more. Its two showrooms in Manchester and Rock Hill share space with Signature Kitchen & Bath, and all components are fabricated and manufactured at the St. Charles facility. Each project begins with a free in-home design consultation to address a client’s needs, which may range from a growing family’s need to increase functional space, to a newly purchased home with an outdated closet system. “Often if you move into a home that is new to you, whatever that has been left behind was customized for someone else,” Cline explains. “So, do you make that space work for your stuff, or do you make your stuff fit in that space? Because all of our systems are designed to the space instead of using pre-manufactured products, you can maximize your usability. ” California Closets’ design consultants help address any issues, working with the customers

The California Closets team includes design consultants Jessica Freeman, Jeannine Manning and Stephanie Cline, and customer liaisons Tricia Young and Beth Winschel.

to find the right solution. “Most people know exactly what they want in their homes, they just Continued on page 61

ON THE COVER California Closets, a brand of St. Charles-based Lami Wood Products Corp., offers high-end storage and organization solutions for customers’ homes. Its Rock Hill and Manchester showrooms display the variety of innovative materials and options available to customize a range of spaces to fit one’s needs. For more information, call 888-336-9707 or visit californiaclosets.com.

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Active Living WHEN DAVID AND THUY SMITH FIRST WERE approached about the possibility of building an ‘active house’ for their new home in Webster Groves, the couple was turned off by their admitted misconceptions of what a green home would entail. “We thought if we built green, we’d have a home covered in solar panels, lukewarm water with solar water heating, and the design had to be funky or odd,” David Smith explains. However, the Smiths soon discovered their new home could feature all the amenities and details they desired, while reaping the benefits of green living. “We realized that we could design the house the way we wanted, but on top of that, have it be extremely efficient and low-cost to operate. The more we looked at it, the more it made sense,” Smith says. As a result, the Smiths and their 6-year-old daughter, Cameron, will soon move into the first active house in North America. An active house is a high-performing green home that follows a new set of strict construction standards set forth by the Active House Alliance, formed in 2010 in Denmark.

While there are several better-known green-building programs such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), those standards focus more on the energy and water consumption side. On the other hand, an active house takes a more holistic approach, looking at energy efficiency, as well as homeowner comfort, indoor air quality, and attention to the surrounding environment, says Kim Hibbs, owner of Hibbs Homes, the builder behind the Smith house. “For example, we spent a lot of time focused on daylighting in this home. We have 11 skylights and/or sun tunnels to take advantage of solar angles, which is going to help with the energy load, but also improve homeowner comfort by providing warmth or shade when needed, and bringing light into the space.” The Webster Groves home is one of several prototypes around the world aiming to prove the Active House Alliance’s theories of performance, efficiency and comfort. Hibbs explains that this location is particularly useful for testing the standards, with St. Louis facing the natural challenges of hot humid

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summers and cold winters. Architect Jeff Day, who first offered the option to the Smiths when they approached him about a new home, designed the building with particular attention to incorporating it Continued on page 36

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ultimatehomesource Ladue News Special Section Continued from page 35 into the existing neighborhood. “One of the attractive parts of the active house was not being tied to any particular design and being able to put the house anywhere we wanted,” Smith notes. “It’s truly taking a building standard and making it work in a typical design.” The Smith house helps to dissuade the typical assumption that a green home has to be a modern, contemporary structure, Hibbs says. “This shows that you can build a very efficient home in a historic neighborhood and design something that looks like it’s been there for years. Everything starts with design, but then it’s important how well you build the home and how tight you create that thermal envelope.” While Hibbs has experience with green-building programs as an Energy Star-rated builder, the active house requires more attention to the holistic approach and how every element will work together. The team responsibly deconstructed the existing home on the property, allowing Habitat for Humanity to remove any reusable items, then salvaged some material before demolishing the rest. Existing concrete was reprocessed to use elsewhere for fill. The three-bedroom home with approximately 3,600 square feet of living space will use five different sources of heating and cooling—photovoltaics (solar panels), solar thermal heating, natural gas, electric and daylighting—to create a net-zero cost for utilities, Hibbs says. “In the dead of winter

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or heat of summer, you may have some utility bills; but for the rest of the year, your energy consumption is zero, or you’re actually feeding back into the grid.” While there is a price increase to build this type of home, those negligible utility costs can more than make up for the difference, says Hibbs, who hopes the consideration helps to correct people’s assumptions that green or high-performing homes are unaffordable. “We want people to understand the economics of building this way. Even if it does cost more, you’re saving it on the back end, and that doesn’t even account for the decrease in maintenance and repairs and the time you save because of that.” Smith agrees. “The long-term benefits outweigh the short-term cost. And the design of an active house isn’t just about saving on utilities; it’s also

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TAKING THE LONG VIEW If you’re not planning on selling in the near future, you might be willing to make an investment in your home that will make it more functional for your family, as well as improve its future value. According to Jiggs Dunn, a real estate agent with Prudential Alliance, outdoor living spaces are gaining in popularity because families really spend a lot of time using them. “I have an outdoor fireplace and we use it more than I would have expected. The winters here are getting milder, and people are spending more time at home with their kids. It’s like having an outdoor family room.” Outdoor spaces can be simple or elaborate, including amenities such as an outdoor kitchen, television, pool, water feature and more. When thinking about upgrades to the backyard, John Jacobsen of Liquid Assets recommends taking the natural surroundings into account. “Walls, fireplaces and steps will look great if made from indigenous fieldstone boulders from Missouri,” he says. Keep utility in mind, as well, Jacobsen notes. “Outdoor kitchens with a pergola for shade are a great way to extend the usefulness of your backyard area.” He also adds that a landscaped waterfall is one of the most-requested features, providing great ‘bang for your buck’ by creating a beautiful and serene transition into a pool with a ‘tan shelf’ that allows guests to take a dip without getting completely wet. To take the outdoors inside, John White of Sunshine Rooms recommends an enclosed glass structure such as a solarium, greenhouse or conservatory. “A lot of people are using greenhouses on higher-end homes for a combination living space,” he says. A recent survey by Builder Magazine showed that solariums and sunrooms are the third-most requested amenity in homes in excess of $250,000, he notes. “Homes that have a properly designed solarium sell faster and for more money.” And doing it properly is key, White notes. Details are important, such as using materials that match the house and making sure it’s heated and cooled for added utility. “There are two things that we hear often—we always recommend an HVAC, but a lot of people end up not getting it to save money. We hear from a lot of people who wish they’d gotten that to begin with, and end up going back to do it later. The other thing is that people wish they would have made the room bigger.” In the end, he says, adding a sun-filled room is a lifestyle change. “You can sit outside in a thunderstorm and watch the rain come down. And the light helps reduce stress. A lot of studies have been done on the health benefits of light.” BY LISA WATSON

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BACKYARD IS JUST A BACKYARD—UNTIL YOU TURN IT INTO something more. Outdoor living spaces are gaining in popularity and have potential to increase a home’s value and salability. And there is almost no end to the number of uses they can serve for your family. We asked experts for creative ideas to make the great outdoors a selling point for your home—whether you’re putting it on the market in five years, or next month.

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IN THE HERE AND NOW If you’re already planning to sell your home, a large investment might not be the most practical route. “Everybody who buys a home wants to make it their own,” says Jim Graeler of Chesterfield Valley Nursery. “If they spend the money, they might not get it back if the new homeowner wants to do something different.” Often, a ‘mini-makeover’ is just what a seller needs, he says. Improving curb appeal is the first landscaping concern, and can often include pulling out overgrown plants to make room for new pieces. Other recommendations include: • Adding a good trim on flower beds to create clear lines, as well as adding a fresh coat of mulch. • Power washing existing walkways, or reapplying grout or sand to a patio. • Opening up the landscape to let in more light and air, while removing plants that detract from the home. Preparing the outdoors of a home for a sale is similar to preparing for a job interview, says Bill Minford of Sherwood’s Forest. “Do what you can to make the best presentation. First impressions are big, and if your house looks shabby on the outside, it’s not going to give a good feeling inside.” He recommends blowing any leaves off the yard, cutting the grass and adding annuals that are appropriate to the season for a pop of color. That might include begonias or petunias in spring or summer, and mums or ornamental kale in the fall. If your backyard lacks seating areas, that might be a good place for a minor investment, says Peggy Pond of Amini’s Home Rugs and Game Room. She says ‘chat groups’ that include a table that’s taller than a coffee table but shorter than a dining table are gaining in popularity because they’re so versatile. Fire pits are another way to add ambiance and atmosphere, she says, adding that even if you’re not ready to get a new set of furniture that might not fit into your new home, replacing cushions on existing furniture goes a long way toward sprucing things up. “New outdoor lighting fixtures or indoor accent lighting is another great way to enhance an already beautiful home,” Pond says. “The outdoor living concept is here to stay and customers place a lot of importance in the look and functionality of their outdoor spaces.”

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HETHER IT’S A ROMANTIC DATE, business meeting or wedding rehearsal dinner, Cielo offers a high-end dining experience amid stunning panoramic views of the Arch and downtown St. Louis. As the five-star Four Seasons Hotel’s lauded restaurant and bar, Cielo combines local farmfresh ingredients and a personable staff with the spectacular downtown backdrop. “We have the best view in the entire area, a beautiful sky terrace and a great view of the Arch,” says assistant food and beverage manager Cory Cuff. Cielo’s diverse spaces allow guests to choose their own experience. Patrons can meet for a specialty cocktail at the bar, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner in the upscale dining area, indulge in luxurious private dining on the hotel’s eighth or 19th levels, celebrate a special occasion with a group in the banquet hall, or take to the rooftop terrace for a meal with a view. Led by executive chef Fabrizio Schenardi, the restaurant’s culinary team tailors a custom menu with local products. “At Cielo, we place our guests first. We don’t sacrifice customer service

or products,” Cuff notes. “We meet their dietary needs and help them celebrate special occasions in a great atmosphere.” Cielo’s modern Italian menu features handmade pastas and locally grown food, from the grass-fed beef of Rain Crow Ranch to the natural meat and vegetables of Jones Heritage Farms. A dinner favorite is Cielo’s $35 four-course tasting menu: a selection of any small plate to start, then a pasta (tagliolini with shrimp or veal and truffle ravioli), a choice of an entrée (the best-selling seared ahi tuna, grilled salmon, pan-seared veal or short ribs), and, finally, a dessert, such as tiramisu or white cheesecake. And the newest special addition to the menu is the $15 working lunch special, which includes a soup or salad, and the choice of a Cobb salad, BLT, Italian meatloaf or steak rosticciana, along with ice tea. The restaurant and bar also offer extensive specialty drink lists and wines from around the world to satisfy any palate. At Cielo, the sky really is the limit. “We’re in the business of making people happy, so we pride ourselves on quality food and service,” Cuff says. “There isn’t anything we won’t do for our guests.”

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ALENTINE’S DAY MAY HAVE PASSED, BUT who says you can only have a romantic evening out on Feb. 14? St. Louis has plenty of places where you and your significant other can have a fine meal and pitch some woo all year long. Here are a few of our favorites: 360 Perched atop the downtown Hilton, 360 definitely lives up to its name with an unmatched panoramic view of the metro area and beyond. Aside from the spectacular vistas, the restaurant also has an impressive array of beverages and a delicious and eclectic list of Small Plates and entree-sized House Plates courtesy of executive chef Rex Hale. — 360, Hilton At The Ballpark/One S. Broadway Ave., 241-8439, 360-stl.com. Bailey’s Chocolate Bar This Lafayette Square gem is well-known for its huge selection of decadent chocolate dessert drinks, but there’s also a plentiful list of beers, wines and other libations, as well as various sweets and noshables. The patio seating is not to be missed.— Bailey’s Chocolate Bar, 1915 Park Ave., 241-8100, baileyschocolatebar.com. Bar Les Freres The latest eatery from restaurateur Zoe Robinson, Bar Les Freres is like a little bit of Paris in St. Louis. The intimate space, combined with a selection of classic cocktails and cuisine, makes it the ideal destination for any romantic rendezvous, from first dates to milestone anniversaries.—Bar Les Freres, 7637 Wydown Ave., 725-8880.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Combining classic steakhouse ambience and top-notch menu offerings with whiz-bang 21st century amenities like an iPad wine list, an evening at Fleming’s is guaranteed to impress that special someone.—Fleming’s, 1855 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 567-7610, flemingssteakhouse.com. I Fratellini Another charming entry from Zoe Robinson, I Fratellini boasts a menu of tasty Italian dishes. Located just across the street from Bar Les Freres, it’s a fine destination to steal away to for a delicious lunch or dinner assignation.—I Fratellini, 7624 Wydown Ave., 727-7901. Kemoll’s Since 1927, Kemoll’s has been providing an intimate fine-dining experience to generations of St. Louisans. Now located on the 40th floor of the Met Square Building downtown, the restaurant has stunning views of the riverfront to complement its menu of classic Italian cuisine. — Kemoll’s, 1 Metropolitan Square, 211 N. Broadway Ave., 314-4210555, kemolls.com. Pomme Restaurant Cozy and inviting, Pomme delights with a delectable bill of fare that features French cuisine with an American twist and an ambience reminiscent of a Parisian cafe. A fine start to an amorous evening. — Pomme Restaurant, 40 N. Central Ave., 727-4141, pommerestaurants.com.

Charlie Gitto’s This Hill neighborhood landmark offers some of the best authentic Italian food around, as well as a sexy Rat Pack vibe sure to stir up those feelings of amore. — Charlie Gitto’s (On The Hill), 5226 Shaw Ave., 772-8898, charliegittos.com. Cyrano’s Coffee Cafe & Dessert Long a go-to for its indulgent selection of desserts, Cyrano’s also offers a variety of large and small plates and a drinks menu that boasts a selection of bubbly cocktails, among other liquid delights to start the night off right—or to help wind it down.—Cyrano’s, 603 E. Lockwood Ave., 963-3232, cyranos.com. Giovanni’s On The Hill Old World elegance and service are the hallmarks of the Giovanni’s experience, along with classic Italian cuisine. Whether you’re celebrating a love new or old, doing so at Giovanni’s will make it a night to remember. — Giovanni’s On The Hill, 5201 Shaw Ave., 772-5958, giovannisonthehill.com.

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BY MATT SORRELL

{LadueNews.com} FEBRUARY 22, 2013

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ine has been an integral part of cocktails since that first brilliant person decided to mix two spirits together to see what would happen. Many familiar cocktails contain types of wines as components, from fortified wines like vermouths and sherries to apertif wines like Lillet and Dubonnet to sweet dessert varietals like Sauternes. But wines also can be the main event in a drink. After all, what would a mimosa or a Bellini be without sparkling wine to build them on? Below are several cocktails, both classic and contemporary, that feature wines of various types as the main ingredient.

Champagne Cocktail

Strawberries Afield

4 ounces Champagne or other sparkling wine Sugar cube Angostura bitters

2 ounces dry white wine (sauvignon blanc is ideal) 1.5 ounces strawberry puree 1 ounce cucumber/ basil /mint simple syrup* 1 dash calamansi (or white balsamic) vinegar Club soda

This classic reportedly is one of the first cocktails on record, replacing hard liquor with Champagne in the original bitters/sugar/spirits formula that differentiated a ‘true’ cocktail from other types of mixed drinks in years past, and it couldn’t be easier to make. Soak the sugar cube with the bitters and place in the bottom of a flute, then fill with sparkling wine. Don’t stir or agitate the drink as it will flatten out the bubbles, which is the whole point of this tasty refreshment. Sherry Cobbler 4 ounces sherry 1 T sugar 3 orange slices Cobblers featuring all manner of alcohol have been around in various guises and permutations since at least the mid-1800s (and probably longer). They’re super-simple to put together and make for a very refreshing libation on a warm summer’s day. This particular variant is based on sherry. Any type of sherry will work, but if using a sweet version like an oloroso, you might want to back off of the sugar a tad. This is not the time to use up that leftover cooking sherry either— those have salt and other ingredients added to them and should be reserved for cooking, not quaffing! Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a tall glass over crushed ice. There’s no need to muddle the fruit beforehand—the ice will do the job for you. Sherry cobblers traditionally are all about the elaborate garnish, so feel free to go crazy with the berries and fruit slices, and don’t forget to include a straw or two.

By Matt Sorrell

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This is an original wine-based drink I came up with for a private event recently. It’s a bit more elaborate, but it’s well worth the effort! Gently stir all ingredients (except club soda) together in a mixing glass, then pour over ice in a Collins glass. Top with club soda. Garnish with some cucumber slices and a strawberry. The vinegar serves to cut through the sweetness of the syrup, as well as augment the flavor of the strawberry puree—but be sure to just use a dash, as a little goes a long way. *‌For the cucumber/ basil /mint simple syrup : 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 5 large basil leaves 5 to 7 mint leaves 1 half large cucumber, diced Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Add the remaining ingredients, then reduce heat and let simmer for five minutes. Take off heat and strain out the basil, mint and cucumber pieces; let cool, then bottle and refrigerate. This syrup will keep for several weeks in the fridge.

Editor’s Note: In addition to his duties as LN’s weekly food columnist, Mr. Sorrell also is a member of the United States Bartenders’ Guild and operates Cocktails Are Go! (cocktails-are-go.com), which offers in-home tastings and educational programs.

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Join us for Wine W Wednesdays All Bottled Wine ½ Price all day and Live Music 7:30 - 10:30 Frontenac Grill is Frontenac's new favorite place for great drinks, music, and atmosphere. We feature two Fr scr big screens, seating for forty-eight and a great dance floor. We also feature live music every Wednesday, Thursday, Thursda Friday and Saturday. Our lounge is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and have a great time. We f look forward to serving you at Frontenac Grill!

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Authentic Chinese Cuisine Since 1979 Dine In • Banquets • Catering Mandarin House is a well-loved and respected Chinese restaurant in St. Louis. Since its opening in 1979, Mandarin House has hosted numerous high-profile clients in their 10,600-square-foot, 430-seat restaurant estaurant and banquet room. Our banquet room and main dining room can be customized to fit many needs, and you will find that our menu and staff will cater to anything you might want. Dim Sum Special: Weekends/Holidays: 11:00 am-2:30 pm Power Lunch: Weekdays 11:00am - 2:30pm

9150 Overland Plaza • 314-427-8070 stlouismandarinhouse.com

Join us ever every Friday during Lent for hand br breaded fish and chips Ser Serving fine food since 1989: Fresh, Quality Home Made Sauces, Chili, Soups, Sandwiches, Salads, and Shakes. Hand-Dipped Malts & Shak Voted Best Pizza by St. Louis Magazine. Vo Hours: M-Th 11 am-10 pm; Fr-Sat 11 am to 11 pm; Sunday noon to 9 pm

505 South Hanley • 863-5695 9992 Lin Ferry Rd • 849-4143

Voted Best Gyro in Town! Voted the best gyro in town consistently each year, Olympia Kebob House & Taverna rna has also been home to some of the best authentic Greek food in town for the past 31 years. We are stocked with a full bar and open patio reminiscent of an authentic European Greek restaurant. We cater, take away, and are an ideal host for special events with our private back room. Come on by for some home style Greek eek cooking by a family run Greek restaurant!

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Casual Fine Dining in the Hear Heart of Kirkwood Citizen Kane’ Kane’s Steakhouse is located in a classic turn of the century Victorian home in the heart Kirkwood. The Kane family differentiates themselves by using “a simple culinary approach”…our chefs only use wo the fr freshest ingredients in every item we serve..including homemade soups, salad dressings, side dishes and desser dessert. Seafood specials nightly Open 5pm Tuesday-Sunday O

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Enjoy the Best in Oriental Cuisine Laugh Often, Live Long King Doh, a Warson Woods staple for over 30 years, offers delicious, fresh Oriental dishes your whole family will love. Try our traditional favorites like hot and sour soup, potstickers, Mongolian beef and garlic chicken, or specialty dishes like our Mongolian Trio (Shrimp, Beef, and Chicken with Green een Onions), as well as King Doh’s selection of family dinners. Join us for lunch Tuesday through Friday, or dinner Tuesday through Sunday. We also offer carry out and delivery.

10045 Manchester • 314-821-6988 (1 Mile East of Lindbergh) • kingdoh.com

Discover a wine & food hideaway on The Boulevar Boulevard across from the Galleria. Vino Nadoz Bistr Bistro & Wine Bar serves a chef inspired menu with weekly pasta specials, wine friendly entrees, flat bread pizza and house made desserts. We have over 30 wines by the glass, wine flights, craft entr cocktails and local ar artisan beer on tap. Join us on March 5th for an Italian Wine Dinner featuring Bommarito Wines.

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Authentic Italian Cuisine Mouth-watering Italian food at reasonable prices.

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Find out why everyone in St. Louis is talking about Paul Mineo's Trattoria, located in the quaint Westportt Plaza. Come and enjoy Italian cooking in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Whet your appetite with an assortment of homemade pasta, sea food and classic entrées. Lunch: M-F 11am-2pm • Dinner: M-F 5pm-9pm • Sat 5pm-10pm. Happy hour 5-7pm. Live Music Saturday night!

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Celebrating 40 years this April. John Mineo’s restaurant has been providing Town and Country with 40 years of excellent service and traditional Italian cuisine. Let John Mineo’s make your Special Occasion a truly memorable one! We pay extra attention to the little details involved in ensuring a perfect event. John Mineo’s will customize your menu for any occasion- large or small. Let our experienced staff make your guests feel at home with the personal touch that only John Mineo’s can provide. It’s what wee do best after 40 years!

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Experience Authentic Italian Cuisine at our historical dining landmark . We feature the best Italian meals available, without crossing the Atlantic. Feel free to tempt yourself with our rich fla flavors and robust sauces. Old world charm, friendly service and unforgettable cuisine make Favazza's famous and we offer wines to accent any meal. Visit our new year-round outside dining area Fa with co covered patio, fireplace and bar where you can experience a romantic dinner or gather with friends to star start the night off right. Visit our website for our menu and more.

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Fall in Love with Brazie’s All Over Again Family Owned, Operated & Cooks! Celebrating Our 20th Anniversary on April 28th, Brazie’s is located right off The Hill and serves fresh, delicious, Italian food the right way! Make your reservation for dinner or next celebration and try our customer favorites rites Chicken Spedini, Shrimp Brazie or Linguine Pescatora. Brazie would like to thank his dream team staff and loyal yal customers for 20 great years. Call to book our banquet room for your next event with seating for 60.

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Edgewild Restaurant & Winery

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Rue Lafayette recently announced via Facebook that it has closed, at least temporarily. We’ll keep you updated on the situation as it develops. Also shuttered is Hooked Seafood Bar at 8613 Olive Blvd. in U. City. According to a sign on the window, look for an Indian eatery to be opening there soon.

d g e w i l d Restaurant & Winery opened in the fall of 2011 in Chesterfield, and soon developed quite a following in West County and beyond. The restaurant is located next to Chesterfield Mall in a massive 10,000-squarefoot space (formerly Bahama Breeze) accented by muted colors, natural surfaces and exposed wood beams. The overall feel is that of a highend ski lodge—a really big one. In addition to the main dining areas, there was a bar, tasting area, event rooms and a spacious open kitchen. There was quite a resultant din from all of the activity, making Edgewild a fun place to go with a group of friends, but maybe not the first choice for an intimate dinner. T h e m e n u fea t u re d a variety of modern American dishes, and the wine list consisted of a multitude of bottles sourced from vineyards across the country and adorned with the Edgewild label. There also was a selection of Missouri wines from vintners like Chandler Hill and Noboleis, and plenty of other options from across the U.S. and abroad. On the blustery day of our visit, we eschewed the salads and indulged in cups of two of the featured soups, the Forest Mushroom and Brie ($5) and the Five Onion ($5). The mushroom soup combined shiitake, portobello and oyster varietals in a rich cream sauce; while the Five Onion featured caramelized Vidalias and red and yellow onions, along with shallots and leeks in a beef broth that resulted in a depth and complexity that we’ve heretofore never tasted in an onion soup. The Charcuterie ($13) was a savory starter, a tempting plate of cured meat that included chorizo and Genoa salami that was contrasted with a subtly sweet selection of figs, dates and dried apricots. This app paired really well with a glass of 2008 Edgewild Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. For the main event, the Bison Meatloaf ($19) proved to be a perfect antidote to the cold weather: two slices of lean meatloaf wrapped in pancetta and served with whipped potatoes and an aromatic rosemary jus. The remainder of our cab proved a fine accompaniment to this main dish, as well. Edgewild recently introduced a new menu

By Matt Sorrell

By Sidney Lewis

Chef ERIC BRENNER is back in town after a brief stint in NYC, and he’s going to be assuming the role of executive chef and GM of a new restaurant, Alumni St. Louis. The eatery will be located in the Park Pacific building downtown. Look for Alumni to open in late March with a menu that Brenner says will celebrate some St. Louis favorites, including a riff on toasted ravioli and some creative uses of provel cheese. Changes are afoot at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The landmark hotel’s The Lobby Lounge and Bar just began undergoing a $1-million renovation, which is being overseen by international design firm BAMO. The redesign is centered around a theme of ‘Rhythm and Martinis,’ which aims to combine traditional elegance with a modern club vibe. The lounge will be open during renovation. The project is part of a larger $3-million renovation that will eventually include The Restaurant and the hotel’s ballroom. Congrats to the folks at Local Harvest Cafe. They got the nod to provide dinner to AL GORE and his staff when the former VP was in town recently to promote the St. Louis County Library’s Buzz Westfall Favorite Author Series. The vegan spread—cooked without nuts or oil, mind you—included roasted carrot bisque with radish kimchi, smoked butternut squash puttanesca over lemon-scented Missouri wild rice and quinoa-stuffed dolmas with raisin and mint.

of lighter fare, so we sampled the Scallop and Vegetable Meritage ($22) from that list. This tasty amalgam of four seared scallops surrounded by a dollop of polenta and an array of grilled veggies that included portobello, zucchini, squash and red pepper was both light and filling, and was complemented quite nicely by a glass of 2010 Bin 49 Pinot Noir ($10) from Willamette Valley, Ore. For dessert, we had the Half-baked Chocolate Chip Cookie ($7), served with a scoop of salty caramel ice cream on top. It was already decadent to begin with, but paired with a glass of 2009 Chandler Hill Crimson Arrow Port ($9), this dessert was absolutely sinful. Logistically, Edgewild was easily accessible and had plenty of parking, and the level of service we received from the wait staff was a step above, compared to other upscale casual dining restaurants in town. Editor’s note: Edgewild owners Andy and Dee Kohn and proprietor Chris LaRocca have announced plans to open a second location this summer in the former Busch’s Grove space in Ladue.

550 Chesterfield Center, 636-532-0550, edgewildwinery.com.

{LadueNews.com} February 22, 2013

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Debbie Baldwin

KATE UPTON

The bombshell model returned from her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue shoot in Antarctica with some eye-opening insights about the southernmost continent. In a recent press conference, she described it as “not bikinifriendly,” to which the room of men interviewing and photographing her collectively nodded and agreed. Yes, I’ve heard that it can get cold there. That’s fascinating. Were the bikinis uncomfortable? Were they tight?

KRISTEN STEWART The Twilight star was out with a group of celebs last week to celebrate co-star Taylor Lautner’s birthday when she was hit on by one of her best friend’s exes. Pop star Taylor Swift had a brief fling with The Governator’s son Patrick Schwarzenegger last spring; but last week, all of his attention was on Swift’s gal-pal, Kristen. We think Kristen was upset by Patrick’s advances, but she bites her lip and looks woefully nonplussed most of the time, so it’s hard to tell.

THE GRAMMYS The awards ceremony was a big hit last week, but most viewers were blissfully unaware of all the behind-the-scenes drama. It seems Katy Perry refused to sit near former bestie Rihanna because she came with Chris Brown. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift refused to sit anywhere close to Katy, as Katy is dating Taylor’s ex, John Mayer. Then, apparently Selena Gomez was complaining to performers and presenters backstage that her ex, Justin Bieber, would not stop texting her. My gosh, a little more talent and a pregnancy scare, and we’re back in high school.

CHARLIE SHEEN The Anger Management star continued his atonement tour in an attempt to win back his fans and his credibility. This time, he attempts to help out the financially strapped Lindsay Lohan by offering to pay for half of the beaded designer gown she wore to the amfAR gala in New York City last week. Lindsay was appreciative, but turned down the offer…after she realized the offer was to pay for the top half. *so don’t quote me. BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

FEBRUARY 22, 2013 {LadueNews.com}

TANGENTIAL THINKER

O YOU HAVE A SECRET? ARE YOU LIVING a shameful (or shameless) existence? Do you hate your body? Do you have a sex tape? Do you think your toddler needs to go on a diet? Have you stabbed your lover? Do you have a more-thanmeaningful relationship with your car, your pet chimpanzee, or an inflatable doll? Do you grocery shop at a gas station? Well, there may be some good news for you. Your outrageous, unrefined, crude, addictive, aggressive, compulsive, self-loathing behavior might make you rich and famous…well, rich and infamous. A quick glimpse at the array of what we so literally describe as ‘reality shows’ may have you wondering if there’s hope for you yet. “I believe the children are our future”…that profound, if obvious, lyric has been echoing in our ears for decades. In 2013, we have 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom, Toddlers & Tiaras, My Super Sweet 16—where incidentally, one birthday girl cried because her father bought her the wrong make and model of Lexus. Then of course, there’s Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, a show that seems to me to be a 46-minute infomercial for Country Crock…peppered with commercials for Country Crock. Picture the Barefoot Contessa preparing a Thanksgiving turkey—stuffing the cavity with lemons and fresh herbs, and basting the skin with clarified butter. OK, now picture the exact opposite and a lot of Country Crock… “What happens in fight club stays in fight club”…or gets and to an audience of fives and tens of people. You want to watch people fight? I’m not talking Mayweather-Pacquiao. I mean really fight. Well, thanks to basic cable, the gloves come off. The Housewives of various cities fight. The Mob Wives fight—that one is really an area of concern as I’m fairly certain multiple felonies have been committed and/or confessed to on that show. You have to raise an eyebrow about a woman leaving flowers on an unmarked patch of grass behind Giant Stadium. “The first step is admitting you have a problem”…My Strange Addiction has a self-explanatory title. The crew simply follows around people who eat couch cushions or dryer sheets or rocks

or nail polish. I’m assuming each episode ends with a death, but I can never seem to make it through the full hour. “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a d@mn”… Double Divas is a show about women who own a lingerie store that specializes in support garments for, ahem, extremely well-endowed women. Now before you get all excited, let me just say they are not well endowed in a Kate Upton/ Tyra Banks kind of way. They are wellendowed in a Rasputia from the movie Norbit kind of way. There’s also a show about a Bayou family that sells duck calls. Oh, and there’s one about people who spend all of their spare time clipping coupons. So this is what we’ve come to. If you collect toenail clippings or want to do a cooking show about road kill, you may have a future. However, I have a sneaking suspicion most of us are wishing the Mayans had gotten it right.

REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS

THEATER REVIEW

Safe Haven

Speed-the-Plow

IF YOU’RE CHANNELING YOUR INNER TEEN GIRL… RATING: 5 out of 10

WILL BE BRIEF. THE MIND REELS AT THE THOUGHT OF the traumatic high school years Nicholas Sparks must have endured to write the stuff he writes, but here we go again. Katie (Julianne Hough), a frightened young woman with a mysterious past, appears in Southport, N.C., constantly looking over her shoulder. If only there were a handsome bachelor in the town to discover her secret, free her from her demons and fall in love with her…If only. Alex (Josh Duhamel) is a handsome widower who lives in the town and raises his two impossibly charming children. With the encouragement of the nosy, older know-it-all, Mrs. Feldman (Irene Zeigler), and Katie’s friend, Jo (Cobie Smulders), Alex and Katie begin dating. It is then that we discover Katie is on the run from an abusive ex-husband. Now, if you think for one minute you can guess what happens next, you would be absolutely correct. Suffice it to say that love conquers all—oh, and Julianne Hough cannot act.

A Good Day to Die Hard OR YOUR INNER TEEN BOY…

RATING: 6 out of 10

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ADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I BRING YOU THE FIFTH— yes, fifth—installment in the Die Hard franchise. You can describe this movie many ways. You could say it’s like spending an hour and a half at a wrecking yard watching a car-crusher. You could say it’s like watching a really expensive, 90-minute Mercedes Benz commercial. Or you can simply call it what it is: awesome. It’s present-day Moscow. A bad guy, Chagarin (Sergey Kolesnikov), is in power—and shock of shocks, he has imprisoned the good guy Komarov (Sebastion Koch), the man who has information that could destroy Chagarin. Jack McClane (Jai Courtney), John McClane’s (Bruce Willis) son, is in Russia working for the C.I.A., trying to free Komarov and bring Chagarin down. Meanwhile, the elder McClane, believing Jack’s cover story that he is trapped in a Russian prison, heads to Moscow to try and save his son. There are car chases, fist fights, explosions, car chases, plot twists, demolitions, gun battles, car chases and, of course, weapons-grade uranium. I applaud the fact that the filmmakers put some thought into the plot, and I also really liked the fact that Bruce Willis is aging like a man: Action stars do not need Botox. But the thing I liked the most here was that the movie is almost an homage to the previous films. There’s a tip of the hat to the Alan Rickman skyscraper fall, as well as the Jeremy Irons helicopter battle. It’s snarky, bad$ss Bruce Willis, and killing bad guys in a movie with a plot that makes virtually no sense. What more do people want? It’s Die Hard.

STORY Bobby Gould and Charlie Fox have clawed and scraped their way through the celluloid jungle known as Hollywood for more than a decade. Now, Bobby has a corner office at a big production company, and Charlie has brought him a killer script by a hot writer named Doug Brown. There’s one catch, though: Charlie needs an answer from Bobby by the next morning, or his ship with this rich cargo might sail to another port. Bobby is all set to do it, and they plan to celebrate. Boys being boys, though, Charlie makes a reckless bet with Bobby that the latter will not be able to bed down the secretary a temp agency has sent to him while his regular secretary is out. Bobby takes the bet, and then somehow becomes convinced by the temp, Karen, to focus his attentions on a nuclear holocaust film based on a throwaway script Bobby gave her to read without a second thought. Charlie won’t go away gently, though. It’s showdown time at the not-so-OK Corral.

PLAY: Speed-the-Plow GROUP: New Jewish Theatre VENUE: Wool Theatre, 2 Millstone Campus Drive DATES: Feb. 23, 24 TICKETS: $35$39; 442-3283 or newjewishtheatre.org RATING: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5.

HIGHLIGHTS David Mamet earned a Tony nomination in 1988 for Best Play for this manic, high-energy look at the fast-paced, high-stakes world of movie production. In many ways, Speed-the-Plow is textbook Mamet, filled with four-letter words spewed out in machine-gun style by frantic, over-sexed boys masquerading as men, and where women are merely tools and toys. Christopher Hickey as Bobby and Michael James Reed as Charlie cleverly capture the cadence in Mamet’s words, riding the rhythms of his speech patterns to expert effect, particularly Reed. Charlie is a ticking time bomb of overzealous emotion, an ‘A’ personality feverishly hoping to make his belated mark in the business; and on opening night, Reed was visibly sweating as he consumed his role. Hickey plays well off both Reed and Sigrid Sutter, who brings a languid, cool interpretation to the perplexed temp, who takes Bobby’s insincere instructions to heart and virtually remakes him in the process. It’s fire and brimstone, Mamet style, as director Tim Ocel and his charges make the most of their quixotic adventure into film fame and fortune, speeding the plow as best they can. BY MARK BRETZ

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

{LadueNews.com} FEBRUARY 22, 2013

DIV ER SIONS

TEST DRIVE

TEST DRIVE: HATCHBACKS

Form and Function

ERODYNAMICS SEEMS TO BE shaping most cars these days. And for sedans and coupes, that means a sharply raked rear window, which, in turn, translates to a relatively small trunk opening, making it hard to insert and remove large objects. An easy solution to this problem is the hatchback. Long popular in Europe, this extremely functional body style is under-appreciated here in the U.S. Ironically, one of my favorite hatchbacks started the European car craze as a rear-engined coupe. When the Beetle was resurrected by VW in the late ‘90s, however, it appeared as a front-engined, front-wheel-drive hatchback. To their credit, VW designers did a great job of updating the look of the New Beetle. Now after almost 15 years of the New Beetle, we have the new New Beetle, which is wider, longer, and with a flat roof and Porsche-esque tail lights. The Porsche nuances make sense since the first Porsches evolved from the old Beetle. The roofline actually reminds me of the roofline of the old Beetle convertible. The biggest benefit of the exterior changes, particularly the flattening of the roofline, is the increased head room for back-seat passengers. Adults can now sit in the back without having to bow their heads. There’s even a decent amount of leg room, as well, if the front seat passengers scoot up a bit. Heated front seats are firm and moderately bolstered, with plenty of room in all directions. The manual tilt/telescoping flat-bottomed steering wheel adds a sporty flair, as do the three dash-top gauges that display oil temp, turbo boost and a stopwatch. Rear cargo room is quite generous for such a small car, and becomes really large with the rear seats folded. The aforementioned hatchback opening makes loading and unloading even bulky objects a breeze. Ventilation controls are three rotary-knob-simple, though the controls and console felt a bit flimsy. The screen for audio controls is touch screen and a variety of optional sound systems can provide some serious tunes. The optional electric sunroof contributes to driving fun. The base Beetle has a 2.5-liter, 5-cylinder, 170-horsepower engine mated to a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder pumps out 200 horsepower through either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed DSG automatic with paddle shifters. A 2.0-liter diesel also is available. With the turbo, gas mileage is 22 city, 30 highway. All cars have stability control, ABS and anti-slip regulation. Acceleration with the turbo is brisk, especially in sport mode, with just a hint of turbo lag. Combined with good brakes and a tight, sporty BY ROBERT PASTER

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suspension with responsive steering, the turbo Beetle truly is a fun car to drive. Brad Gilbert, sales manager at Bommarito Volkswagen says, “The new Beetle is designed to appeal to a broader range of buyers. It’s lower, wider and longer—appealing more to men with its more aggressive, tighter and sportier suspension.” The base new Beetle starts at approximately $20,000; $24,000 for the turbo. Another sporty hatchback is the Mini Sport Coupe. A two-seater, the interior is cozy, but there’s a good amount of cargo area, which is easily accessed by the rear hatch. The most remarkable feature of the sport coupe is its funny roof, which looks like a rearward facing baseball cap. Once you get past the boy racer looks, though, the interior of the Mini is like a cockpit for serious drivers. With only two seats, and a pass-through to the rear cargo area, no interior room is wasted, but there’s plenty of room for two and the open cargo area prevents claustrophobia. In typical Mini fashion, a huge speedometer dominates the dash, with a tachometer strapped on top the steering column. The heated seats are well-bolstered to hold you in place during spirited driving. Window controls are on the center console instead of the doors, which takes some adjustment. Ventilation is controlled by two dials and a rotary knob, which are fairly easy to use, but the dials were sometimes a bit tricky to adjust precisely while driving. Radio controls also are easy to use. There is a little space behind the seats in front of the cargo area for a briefcase or purse so long as they’re not too wide. The Mini Cooper S Coupe is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, which churns out 181 horsepower to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic. With the turbo engine, zero to 60 times are less than seven

seconds; and gas mileage is 26 city, 35 highway. The sleek roof, which is lower than the standard roof, lowers the center of gravity, which makes an already great-handling vehicle even better. The best feature of the Mini Coupe is its steering, which, combined with good brakes and an excellent tight suspension, makes the driving experience extremely sporty and fun. A rear spoiler pops up at about 50 mph, which helps handling, but also blocks rearward vision. The automatic transmission has a manual shifting mode with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, but the true manual would be the optimal transmission to maximize the Mini Coupe’s sporting nature. Salesman Mark Eversgerd of Mini of St. Louis says the Mini coupe is a great deal. “You can have a ton of fun and still get 32 mpg. For about $32,000 fully loaded (base $26,000), you get the handling and performance of cars costing $50,000-plus.” So if you’re looking for a fun-to-drive car with the practicality and utility of an easy-to-load, functional cargo area, the Beetle and Mini—both updates of ‘60s icons—are hard to beat.

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THROUGH 2/22 NEW WORLD—STORIES OF AFRICAN IMMIGRATION AND INTEGRATION IN SWITZERLAND See the annual Webster University faculty photography exhibition at The May Gallery. Free. 246-7673 or webster.edu.

THROUGH 3/16 DESIGN LIKE DA VINCI Through a variety of hands-on activities, kids can recreate some of Leonardo da Vinci’s futuristic inventions at multiple St. Louis County Library branches. Ages 8-12. Registration required. See the library’s website for a slate of da Vinci-related events, in connection with the Da Vinci Machines Exhibit on display downtown. 994-3300 or slcl.org.

THROUGH 3/23 YES WE’RE OPEN: THE LIBRARY, LAUMEIER BRANCH Explore Laumeier Sculpture Park’s history and artists through publications amid art in the museum’s galleries that have been temporarily converted into reading rooms. Free. 615-5278 or laumeier.org.

part of Black History Month, St. Louis County’s Schlafly Branch will screen the film, Abraham Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom. 6-8 p.m. Free. 367-4120 or slcl.org.

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3/1 VOYAGE Take a voyage with The Chamber Project Saint Louis as eight musicians perform music from around the world at The Chapel Venue. 8 p.m. $4-$15, includes two drinks. chamberstlouis.org. RAZUMOVSKY The Arianna String Quartet will perform Beethoven’s three Op. 59 Razumovsky Quartets at Touhill Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $25. 516-4949 or touhill.org. CONVERSATIONS WITH THE CHOREOGRAPHER Choreographer Rolando Yanes of Milwaukee Ballet will showcase his work with COCA’s student dance company at COCA. Free. 4 p.m. 725-6555 or cocastl.org.

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JAZZ UNDER THE STARS Enjoy a night of jazz music from the Eric Slaughter Trio and more under a dome of stars at Saint Louis Science Center’s Planetarium. The event also includes a silent auction and a food and drink selection from local restaurants. 6-9 p.m. $30-$35. 289-4424 or slsc.org.

3/8-24 DAY OF THE DOG St. Louis Actors’ Studio presents Day of the Dog, the story of a couple who realizes their dog is mirroring their bad behavior, on the stage of the Gaslight Theater. Various times. $25$30. 458-2978 or stlas.org.

3/8-28 VARSITY ART XVII Art Saint Louis presents top multimedia artwork from students of 20 Midwest colleges. An opening reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. March 8. Free. 241-4810 or artsaintlouis.org.

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WILLIAM E. JONES: KILLED In Saint Louis Art Museum’s new media installation, Killed, L. A.-based artist William E. Jones selected never-used photographs from the archives of the Farm Security Administration, which documented American rural life and poverty. Free. 721-0072 or slam.org.

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MARCH MORPHO MANIA Experience the flight of nearly 3,000 Costa Rican Blue Morpho butterflies in the tropical rainforest atmosphere of the Butterfly House. $4-$6. 636-530-0076 or butterflyhouse.org.

3/2-3 DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY BASH Kids can listen to local celebrities read Dr. Seuss books, make their own Dr. Seuss hat and watch The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! at The Magic House. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. March 2; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 3. Free admission for children with the donation of a Dr. Seuss book of $5 value. 822-8900 or magichouse.org.

CELEBRATE FITNESS A 90-minute fitness workshop, featuring workouts ranging from Zumba, yoga and water aerobics to a 10K run, at Washington University Athletic Complex will benefit Siteman Cancer Center. 7 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. workout. $30-$35, adults; $20-$25, ages 13-18; free, kids 12 and younger; cost includes a tote bag or T-shirt. celebrate-events.org. GREEN WITH INDIE CRAFT SHOW St. Louis Craft Mafia presents an indie art and craft show where local artists will offer eco-friendly, recycled and handmade items at Webster University’s Grant Gym. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. 403-6628 or greenwithindiecraftshow.com.

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY 2/28 PACO PENA: FLAMENCO VIVO! St. Louis Classical Guitar Society presents a modern flamenco performance featuring the rhythmic complexities of its latest variations of dance, song and guitar, at Touhill Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28. $20-$44. 516-4949 or touhill.org. 3/2 NITE AT THE NEO See The Big Muddy Dance Company perform a self-produced concert featuring dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and River North Dance Chicago, then meet the dancers and join them on the dance floor. 8 p.m. $25. 920-5017 or thebigmuddydanceco.org. 3/9-10 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Alexandra Ballet will perform Shakespeare’s enchanting tale, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, at Touhill Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. March 9; 2 p.m. March 10. $10-$30. 516-4949 or touhill.org.

CHECK THIS OUT MOVES Dance St. Louis presents the New York City Ballet performance of modern and classic dance to the sounds of the New York City Ballet Orchestra during Moves at Fox Theatre. 8 p.m. March 9; 2 p.m. March 10. $40-$80. 534-6622 or dancestlouis.org.

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Legal Corner continued from page 25 parent cannot be held lawfully responsible for a child’s acts of bullying. However, parents can be liable if they are participating in the bullying, such as conspiring with the child against another student, Billings says. In the case of civil liability, parents may be found liable for negligence if they knew or should have known about the bullying, Coulter adds. Local lawyers recommend speaking with an attorney to decide whether to bring a lawsuit against a school or another family for child bullying. “Unless you are likely to win, you may not want to sue,” Coulter says. “Lawsuits can be expensive and take a lot of time and effort. In some situations, courts may order the petitioner to pay the opposing side’s attorney’s fees or sanctions if the suit is deemed frivolous.” The best course of action starts with

Keeping Your Home’s Architectural Integrity continued from page 37 Dos and Don’ts of Remodeling • Do check references. Ask references questions such as: Was the job finished on time? Were there any unexpected extra charges? Was the job site kept clean? Did all of the workmen show respect for the homeowner and the property? • Do trust gut instinct. The bitterness of a poor job lingers long after the sweet taste of a ‘good’ deal. If you are uncomfortable with the contractor, find someone else. If you don’t understand how something is being done or what materials are being used, ask for an explanation. A good contractor welcomes your question! If there is something that doesn’t look right, it probably isn’t. The time to get if fixed is now, not at the end

California Closets continued from page 34 don’t know how to get it. It’s the consultant’s job to ask the right questions to draw information and ideas from the client’s mind, which we then bring to life,” Cline says. While California Closets works within a client’s budget, the company uses the highest quality products available, Cline notes. And those products are in line with the newest trends in storage solutions, stemming from the company’s trips to Italy to discover what is popular. While traditional closets have been dominated by whites and creams, more people now are looking for textured and wood grain materials in a variety of colors. In addition, Cline is seeing gray as the new ‘it’ color for 2013, along

JDRF continued from page 20 seek specialties related to diabetes research. The gala also will honor the next generation of JDRF supporters, including KSDK reporter and cancer survivor Leisa Zigman. “I am incredibly humbled and honored to receive the JDRF Living and Giving Award,” Zigman says. “When you are a part of something much bigger than yourself, where service to the community can hopefully help lead to cures for horrific diseases like cancer and diabetes, then it is a life worth

Signs a child is bullied • Unexplainable injuries • Lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics or jewelry • Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illness • Changes in eating habits, such as suddenly skipping meals or binge eating • Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares • Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork or not wanting to go to school • Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations • Feelings of helplessness or decreased self-estee • Self-destructive behaviors, such as

running away from home, harming themselves or talking about suicide

Signs a child is a bully • Get into physical or verbal fights • Have friends who bully others • Become increasingly aggressive • Frequently are sent to the principal’s office or to detention • Have unexplained extra money or new belongings • Blame others for their problems • Don’t accept responsibility for their actions • Become competitive and worry about their reputation or popularity Source: stopbullying.gov

prevention, such as joining the government’s anti-bullying campaign at stopbullying.gov, attorneys say. All parties benefit if they try to

reduce bullying, Coulter adds. “No one wants their child bullied or to be potentially liable for their child’s actions.”

of the job when it may be too late. • Do ask about membership in professional, civic, and charitable organizations. While that is not a guarantee of good work, it does indicate if a company is seeking to become more professional and support the community in which it works. • Do insist upon a certificate of liability insurance and verify workmen’s compensation insurance coverage for every person on the job. • Do ask if the company is an EPA lead-certified firm. There is a risk of lead exposure, particularly to small children, in any home built prior to 1978. An EPA lead-certified renovator can help minimize that risk. • Don’t pay ahead or make large advance payments unless needed for special-order materials.

Fred Miller’s Talking Points continued from page 24

with a trend toward stone and quartz applications in closets, laundry rooms and pantries to create a more elegant feel. A new system, Virtuoso, offers a European-influenced look, with simple modern lines and luxury finishes. “While it’s popular on the coasts, we’re getting a lot of interest here. St. Louis is a traditional city at heart, but we’re starting to see more folks go toward a transitional style, using contemporary along with their traditional pieces.” With the success of the brand over the past year, Cline is excited about the future of California Closets and what it has to offer the local consumer. “We’re getting a chance to bring these internationally creative ideas to the Midwest—getting away from the cookie-cutter storage solutions and giving our customers what they really want for their homes.”

There are several very real reasons to have a fear of public speaking, including: • If you don’t know what you’re speaking about Don’t get in front of an audience and talk about something you have little or no knowledge of. That activity, rightfully so, will give you anxiety. Study the subject and know enough to have confidence in your competence on your topic. • If you don’t know the structure of a presentation Just as the recipe for a delicious cake dictates specific ingredients are added in specific amounts at specific times, there is a proven structure to a great presentation. You can learn this. • If you haven’t practiced before the event Practicing is not optional! Then there are the ‘what ifs’: • What if the audience doesn’t like me? • What if the speaker they had last month was really, really, good and compared to them I stink! • What if I forget something? I must be perfect! Then there is, perhaps, the biggest what if… • What if I have nothing to talk about? What could I ever present to an audience that anyone would have an interest in hearing? (I often hear in the public speaking classes I teach.) This is where we’ll pick up the discussion next month. Till then, make next presentation NO SWEAT! Questions? Visit NoSweatPublicSpeaking.com or email me at Fred@NoSweatPublicSpeaking. com.

living.” Christina Shasserre, head of discovery and development solutions at EMD Millipore, will be recognized with the Diabetes Champion Award. “EMD Millipore’s longstanding history of supporting scientific research is well aligned with JDRF’s mission to find a cure for T1D,” Shasserre notes. And Dr. John Pieper, president of St. Louis College of Pharmacy, also will be honored with a Diabetes Champion Award for serving as corporate chairman during the 2012 annual JDRF Walk. “Pharmacists are important partners with patients

and their families to help control T1D,” Pieper says. “I know the college’s involvement with JDRF has made an impact on the lives of those with the disease, and it has drawn our students closer to their future patients.” A family also will share their journey with diabetes during the Fund a Cure portion of the gala. “The excitement of our gala is the outpouring of people giving to research and sharing their stories,” Davis says. “It won’t leave a dry eye in the house.”

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VISITING ANGELS 24/7 Companion Care for Seniors. Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping & Peace of Mind.

HELP WANTED

HOME IMPROVEMENT

LAWN & GARDEN

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Reliance Bank seeks a highly efficient, professional Executive Assistant to support our Chairman & Vice Chairman at our corporate office in Frontenac. The successful candidate will be self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Advanced proficiency with Word & Excel required, prior banking or paralegal experience preferred. For consideration, please submit your resume and salary history/ expectations to: hr@reliancebankstl.com. EOE

PRECISION REMODELING Since 1990 - Interior & Exterior We Are Here For All Your Home Improvement Needs & Repairs. Free Estimates! Fully Insured. Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630

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A cardiology practice in the West County area is looking to hire a part-time biller/coder. Must have Cardiology experience. Interested personnel please email fastconsult@yahoo.com or fax your resume to (314)261-9020

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

Complete stripping and refinishing of wood furniture, antiques, kitchen, cabinetry and architectural woodwork.

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HARDWOODZ Specializing in Installation, Sanding and Refinishing of Hardwood Floors. For Free Estimate Call Dave 314-267-1348

ROTTEN WOOD REPAIRS SEMI RETIRED TRIM CARPENTER Quality, Design and Work in Bookcases, Doors, Crown Mouldings, Wainscoting, Kitchens and More. Dale 314-541-6708 ï Insured ï HOME REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood Repair, Tile, Flooring, Drywall, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting. Insured. Free Est. 36 Yrs. Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511 KEN SINGLETON TUCKPOINTING brickwork, stonework, plaster, drywall, painting, carpentry, siding, gutters, roofing, chimney leaks; stopped guaranteed. Call Ken 636-674-5013

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We offer functional solutions, tailored to your needs, so you can live Orderly Ever After. Home, office, moving & much more. Confidential, non-judgmental. 618-466-7638 julie.tracy@sbcglobal.net

PAINTING ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Staining & Powerwashing Insured & 30 Years Experience Free Estimates 314-766-2952 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com JC PAINTS Interior/Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean & Reasonable. Insured. Call John for a free estimate 314-703-2794

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REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms. Over 21 Years Experience. For Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049

ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES

SPRING 2013 GARDENING

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial Spring Cleanup, Mulching, Edging, Mowing, Turf Maintenance, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Leaf & Gumball Cleanup, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Solutions Licensed Landscape Architect & Designer Member of BBB For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

Time for Some

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PET SERVICES

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CURT'S COMPLETE LAWN & Garden Services FOR LESS!!! Winter Pruning, Power Washing, Light Hauling, Patios & Other Honey Do Jobs Done Right! WINTER CLEAN-UP SPECIAL Call Curt at 314-686-2072 JOSE'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE Spring Cleanup, Grass Cutting, Mulching, Retaining Walls, Tree Removal, Trimming Shrubs, Sod. & Much More. Reasonable Rates. Call Today for Your Free Estimate. 314-960-4203 MATLOCK LANDSCAPING Family Owned Since 1978 Spring Cleanup, Mowing, Mulch, Fertilization, Landscape Design, Maintenance and Irrigation. Call Gene 314.466.9300

Come Home to Happy, Healthy pets. MetiCulous Care of HoMes & PrivaCy Caring for one House at a tiMe

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MASONRY/CONCRETE SPRING SPECIAL $250 OFF ANY JOB OVER $2500 Complete Tear Out, Removal & Replacement on Driveways, Sidewalks & Patios.

The Hard Work Yard Work Co. LLC For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at

PAINTING, REMODELING, Carpentry, Wood Rot Repair, Tile Work, Flooring, Decks and Arbors. 17 years exp. Free estimates. Call Kent at 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.com

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314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com PETS, PAWS & PALS Contact Lisa B. for Energetic, Caring In-Home Dog and Cat Care. www.petspawspals.com 314-707-4078 "It's PP & P with Lovely Lisa B"

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT 8674 DELMAR Roomy, 1st Fl, 2BR, 2BA. Hardwood Floors, Meticulously Redecorated. 2 Shopping Centers in walking distance. Clayton and Loop 5 Minutes. Roberts Realty - Call Andy 314-568-8917

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Ladue Missouri Home Auction Sat., March 9 @ 10AM

RUGS

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Bendas Oriental Rugs

ALLEN'S HAULING SERVICE 15, 20 and 30 Yard Trash Containers. Hauling Service. No Job Too Big Or Small. Any Type of Trash Removal. 314-621-0481 or 581-7274

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE Carpets & Modern Furniture 7505 Delmar Blvd @ Hanley

TUCKPOINTING

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I'LL TAKE YOU ANYWHERE! Great for Seniors & Disabled Best Driver for Local Trips Licensed & Insured 23 Yrs. Exp., Great References DAVID: 314-721-7464

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SERVICES

8 Sunny Meade Street OPEN HOUSE: Sun., March 3, 1-3pm

Save up to 12% on your current policy

3br, 2ba, 1-1/2 story home with 2 car garage. MUST SEE!!! For more info and to bid ONLINE LIVE visit ww.adamsauctions.com.

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LIC #444.000169

Licensed Broker Since 1975

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FT MYER SANIBEL, FLORIDA Condo For Sale or Trade For House, Condo or Commercial Building in the St. Louis Area. If your property appraises for more than mine I pay cash difference. George 314-569-1890 No Call After 9pm LOT FOR SALE 12531 Ridgefield Dr in Des Peres Beautiful Corner Lot Ready for Your Dream Home. Quick Access to Shopping, Schools and I270. 110' X 151' Paul 314-775-7263 SELL YOUR HOUSE! Creative Real Estate Solutions Any Situation or Condition Cash-Payments-Lease-Option Also Legal & Title Issues Call Dan at (314) 373-2865 64

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Trees Trimmed & Removed

LINEK PLUMBING COMPANY

TREE SERVICE

Quality Since 1916 A Name You Can Trust

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(636) 274-1378

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22 Years in Business! 8 Consecutive Service Award Winner '05-'12. Solid Tuckpointing & Spotpointing with Color Match. Chimney, Stone, Caulking, Brick Repair, & Waterproofing. Prompt Free Estimates. Fully Insured. A+ BBB 2011 Torch Award Winner (314) 645-1387 mirellituckpointing.com Credit Cards Accepted

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COLLECTOR WISHES TO PURCHASE Gun Collections - Old and New Antiques of Any Type Fishing Tackle Call Steve Lapin 314-571-9427

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WINDOWS

REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment. Convenient for Museums, Shopping, Theater. Wireless Internet Access. Highly Recommended! Call 314-569-2009

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AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE: Professional Service at a Affordable Price. Call Baumann Tree for a free property inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

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Fertilization, Trimming, Pruning, & Spraying

WANTED

GUNS WANTED Licensed Federal Firearms Dealer Top Price Paid ï Any Condition YOU COME TO US OR WE'LL COME TO YOU 636-233-4544 Ask For MARK marksr@newmellegunshop.com

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial

GILLS

NEW LISTING 9010 STONEBRIDGE 3BR, 2BA Ranch, Ladue Schools, Decorated, Hardwoods, Fireplace, Central Air, 2 Car Garage. $325,000 Allen Realty 314-644-4143ï314-517-4143

TREES

BlueCross BlueShield

ADAM’S AUCTION 618-234-8751

CREVE COEUR, MO Real Estate Auction Thur, Feb. 28 @ 10 AM 11741 Casa Grande OPEN HOUSE: Sun, Feb. 24 12-2PM First Floor Condo with 2BR, 2BA, w/d access, storage and much more! Terms $5000 down day of sale. Balance due in 30 days. For more information go to www.adamsauctions.com ADAMS AUCTIONS 618.234.8751

piano tuning, repairs & moving 31 years experience www.ballspianoservice.net 314-324-2760

DOUGLAS MICHIGAN In Most Desirable Douglas Beach Area. 4BR, 2.5BA, Private Beach. $2900 wkly. 314-965-2068

CHINESE ANTIQUES: QUALITY CHINESE ANTIQUES: BUYING IVORY, JADE and BRONZE figurines, NICE PIECES 314-503-4847

Ball's Piano Service

MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS

SOUTH HAVEN, MICHIGAN 7 Bedroom beachfront home, walking distance to everything. Available June & 2nd & 3rd Week in July. $3000 314-997-7188 reislerfr@sbcglobal.net

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M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Est., Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Exp., Ref's. 8-5, 314-968-0987 (D) Paul, 636-529-1529 (E) Mark, 314-968-1356 (E)

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54 Thornhill Dr. Wildwood • $1,574,900 Vicki Cutting/Laura Arnold 314-409-7601/636-448-7824

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14 Old Belle Monte Rd. Chesterfield • $689,000 Margie Kerckhoff/Susan O’Neill 314-616-7644/314-368-5740

16600 Bartizan Dr. Wildwood • $680,000 Cam Fischer 314-941-0985

35 Auburndale Dr. Creve Coeur • $1,599,900 Sabina Dehn 314-941-4000

1587 Milbridge Dr. Chesterfield • $259,900 Sabina Dehn 314-941-4000

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It’s A Great Time To Put Your Home On The Market – Listing Inventory Is Low And Buyers Are Looking! Call Our Professional Team For All Your Real Estate Needs! 636-394-9300

Hakimian Brothers

ORIENTAL RUGS

St. Louis Most Trusted Name For Over 45 Years

GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE DOORS CLOSE MARCH 3RD NOW EVERYTHING IS:

19C-29C ON THE DOLLAR

Due to the extensive amount of Merchandise remaining from our multi-million dollar Inventory, we are extending the sale until MARCH 3RD, And offering a higher discount on each and every rug in our showroom.

Hakimian Brothers Oriental Rugs

7911 CLAYTON RD. CLAYTON, MO. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. 10AM-6PM TEL: 314 - 725 - 3600