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SOCIETY ST. LOUIS SPORTS FANS MAY REMEMBER THE NAME JACK SNOW. A STAR wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams in the ’60s and ’70s, he later became the team’s broadcaster and followed the Rams when they moved to St. Louis in 1995. He passed away in 2006, but his name—and certainly, his legacy—lives on: On p. 22, you’ll find out more about The Jack and J.T. Snow Scientific Research Foundation. Since 2010, it has been funding research on Wolfram syndrome, a rare form of diabetes diagnosed in young children. And the prognosis for patients is dire, as they are not expected to live past their 30th birthday. Jack’s youngest granddaughter, Raquel, was diagnosed with Wolfram at age 5. Earlier this year, I met Raquel’s mom, Stephanie (Jack’s daughter), whose determination stirred something in me. Yes, she’s in it for her daughter, but this fight of her life could impact many more lives. Raquel turns 9 this Saturday, and our wish for her is to celebrate many, many more happy birthdays to come. Happy birthday, Raquel!

HAPPILY EVER AFTER… Once upon a time, Bethany Penrod signed up to volunteer at Mid America Horse Rescue. She tells us how that happy decision ultimately led to her adoption of two horses.

56 Just like blooms peeking through the soil and baby bunnies taking their first hops, parties and gatherings are a sure sign of spring. These tips and ideas from local party planners will make your spring soiree breezy and refreshing.

RIDLEY PEARSON The author of Peter and the Starcatchers tells us about the book’s transformation from the page to the stage.

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ON THE COVER: Variety Children’s Charity’s annual signature fundraising campaign, Variety Week, will begin April 26 and culminate May 3 with the black-tie gala, Dinner with the Stars, at Peabody Opera House. Pictured on the cover: Greg Boyce, Lelia Farr and Tom Voss, with Variety kids Sofia, Luke and Anthony. For more information, email alex@varietystl.org or visit varietystl.org. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 18.

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WERE YOU THERE WHEN ... STL250 EDITION BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

T’S NOT A BIRTHDAY WITHOUT CAKE, SO TO COMMEMORATE ST. LOUIS’ 250TH birthday, one cake just wouldn’t do. Public art exhibit Cakeway to the West invited local artists and organizations to design and decorate 250 4-foot tall fiberglass birthday cakes that will be displayed around the city throughout the year. The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, which will celebrate its 35th birthday this year, was one of the 50 area cake display sites chosen by voters. The museum commissioned local artist and elementary school teacher Jeffrey Arnold to decorate the cake. Arnold included The Magic House’s birthday in the design of the cake, which will be on display at the museum.

Local artist and designer Laura Genovese paid tribute to her alma mater when decorating her cake, including the St. Joseph’s Academy motto, ‘Not I but we’ in the design. The cake also includes painted banners from other high schools in the area, with the words, Where’d you go to high school? Genovese teaches private painting lessons, and also does commissioned paintings and murals.

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Several members of the Rosati-Kain High School community participated in Cakeway to the West. Art teacher Patty Spellman’s cake, Seasonal Memories, highlights some of her favorite childhood memories in St. Louis. Senior Moira Smith’s cake, St. Louis Roots, depicts local gardens, from Citygarden to the Jewel Box. Junior Sarah Cross, alumna Emily Cross and their father, Andy Cross, decorated several cakes featuring St. Louis landmarks. Pictured: Sr. Joan Andert, Patty Spellman and Moira Smith

The school also celebrated the city’s birthday with a mass, St. Louis dress-up contest, St. Louis-themed food for lunch and city facts and history. Several Rosati-Kain students delivered a birthday card to Mayor Francis Slay, designed by Spellman and signed by students. Pictured: Mayor Slay, Moira Smith, Meg Meyer and Judy Mohan

The Sappington House in Crestwood got help from several Ursuline Academy students to help decorate its cake. Seniors Emma Brinson, Taylor Enderle and Emily LaMarche incorporated Grant’s Trail, the city flag and their school’s mascot into the design of the cake, which will be on display at the Sappington House.

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The power of Wolfram syndrome:

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The Jack and J.T. Snow Scientific Research Foundation

Keeping the Stars Aligned By Brittany Nay

severe diabetes and progressive vision and hearing loss, as well as problems with balance and coordination—and even breathing. Led by the late Dr. Alan Permutt, a team of Washington University School of Medicine researchers discovered the Wolfram syndrome gene in 2000. Today, research into the syndrome continues at the university, with the expertise of Dr. Fumihiko Urano. Urano was so moved by the passion of Permutt and Gebel to end the disease, he changed the trajectory of his medical career on the East Coast to take over the Wolfram Syndrome research program following Permutt’s death in 2012. Since then, Urano and his research team have found the cause of the syndrome and identified four potential FDA-approved drugs for treatment, as well as a new group of drugs that may stop the brain and pancreatic cell death caused by the disease. The group is currently completing clinical testing for the drug candidates before it can move on to clinical trials. And the drugs have even further significance beyond implications for Wolfram syndrome that could revolutionize the diabetic world, Urano notes. “Drugs that are effective for Wolfram syndrome

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ON THE COVER: The Jack and J.T. Snow Scientific Research Foundation will host its second annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 5 at Grant’s Farm to raise research funds for Wolfram syndrome, a rare form of severe diabetes. For more information, call 614-787-2377 or visit thesnowfoundation.org.

could be effective for other forms of diabetes.” But because it is such a rare disease, more awareness and funds to find its cure are needed, he says. Continued on page 77

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t ’s a g r i m p ro g nos i s. Wo l f r a m syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that strikes the young, presents as severe juvenile diabetes, and gradually causes loss of sight and hearing, often leading to death before the patient’s 30th birthday. Today, there is no cure. But the Snow family and doctors at Washington University School of Medicine hope to change that—very soon. Eight-year-old Raquel, Stephanie Snow Gebel’s daughter and the granddaughter of the late Jack Snow—‘Voice of the Rams’—was diagnosed with the disease in 2010. As a toddler, Raquel began showing symptoms of diabetes: constant thirst and frequent urination. A year later, her vision began deteriorating and she was diagnosed with optic atrophy. What happened next only can be explained as “the stars aligning,” Gebel says. By a stroke of luck, Raquel’s physicians—Drs. Lawrence Tychsen and Neil White at St. Louis Children’s Hospital— were both on the board of the Wolfram syndrome research program at Washington University School of Medicine. Through their collaboration, they determined Raquel had the rare disease that leads to the death of brain and pancreatic cells, causing

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Caring Solutions

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MISSION: Caring Solutions doesn’t want to be a one-size-fits-all program. Instead, it is focused on providing long-term support to meet the needs of its clients with developmental disabilities, and is altering its services to fit each individual.

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HISTORY: Founded in 2001, Caring Solutions began with a four-bed group home. As philosophies regarding proper care changed, so did the services offered. Now, four main service models are being utilized: supported living homes, host families, companion homes and in-home support. Whether it’s best for the client to stay with relatives or live long-term with a Caring Solutions host, the organization is dedicated to doing what’s right for the individual. “When we started, I went to the [Missouri] Department of Mental Health and I said, What kinds of services do you need that you don’t currently have?” Madi Hawn, Caring Solutions CEO and co-founder, recalls. “One thing that always struck me was how families had a hard time working through the system and getting the services they needed. I always felt families were really not treated as customers, and that’s why I made such a big commitment to make services around people’s needs.” Originally based in St. Louis County, Caring Solutions now serves clients in St. Louis City and County, St. Charles County, Franklin County, Jefferson County and Lincoln County. “We are pretty small, but we are all over the place.”

Caring Solutions’ Sally Boyd, Valeria Chambers, Madi Hawn and Roynitha Smith with advisory council member Dennis Woldum and client Sheila Glover.

COMMUNITY IMPACT: “We serve the most vulnerable citizens,” Hawn says. She explains that families dealing with these issues may be in crisis: parents acting as caretakers may no longer be able to offer the same support as they get older, children may be in abusive situations, problems may require more care than families can offer, and the like. “We keep adding service models because it’s important for us to deliver the services that people need, rather than lugging them into an existing service,” explains Hawn. Presently, Caring Solutions’ clients include 41 adults and five children, with two of its clients utilizing the in-home support services. More support options are on the horizon as Caring Solutions looks to continue its growth. “We are currently working on a contract with the St. Charles County Board to begin providing independent living arrangements, which are for people who only need maybe seven to 10 hours of support each

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ON THE COUNCIL: DENNIS WOLDUM Dennis Woldum, a former Caring Solutions board member who currently serves on the advisory council, says that the organization struck a note with him. “I’ve been involved in many boards, but I don’t think I’ve ever been involved in an organization that makes the difference that Caring Solutions does. It’s an underserved population with so many people, and such a stigma—and I can say that because I think I had it myself,” says Woldum.

“What you find when you sit with all of these people is that—despite their disabilities—they all have something to give. It’s cliché, but they’re human beings—they’re funny, they’re witty, [and] they’re, in many ways, intelligent.” Outside of his work with Caring Solutions, Woldum, who is a consultant for USI Midwest, serves as chairman emeritus at Gateway Greening and volunteers for the St. Louis Audubon Society Bring Conservation Home program.

JAZZIN’ IT UP GALA, APRIL 12, 6:30 P.M., EDWARD JONES ATRIUM The annual Caring Solutions gala will feature a silent auction, dinner and live music. HOW TO GET INVOLVED: For more information, call 942-7350 or visit caringsolutions.org.

day,” Hawn says. “On the other spectrum, we are working on a project involving crisis intervention.” Caring Solutions receives referrals from the Missouri Department of Mental Health, explains Hawn, but the funding provided by the state doesn’t balance the budget. “The clients’ benefits are being used to pay for room and board, but usually the clients only get about $640 per month to pay for food, utilities, rent…all their costs,” Hawn says. “We have to subsidize these costs significantly.”

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Board News

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital has elected KENNETH SUELTHAUS as its new board chair. Suelthaus is vice chairman of Polsinelli.

DAVID GIUNTOLI has been appointed board chairman for St. Louis Arc. Giuntoli, retired managing principal of the St. Louis office of Buck Consultants, joined the board in 2010. JOSEPH KINNISON also joined the board.

RYAN SCHRATZ has been named the 2014 president of the Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Schratz is the assistant VP of the Pulaski Bank location in Creve Coeur.

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The Starkloff Disability Institute has welcomed RICHARD ENGELSMANN and DAVID JONES to its board. Engelsmann is founder and chairman of Belt Services Corporation. Jones is a fund-development consultant. The Mid-County Family YMCA board of directors is pleased to welcome SARA MELLY, who will serve as chair of the endowment community and as a member of the executive committee and community fundraising campaign committee.

The Arthritis Foundation is pleased to announce MEG SCHNEITHORST as the newest member of its Missouri leadership council. Schneithorst is the senior VP and relationship manager of Enterprise Bank & Trust.

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MIKE TAYLOR, WENDY FAUST, REP. JEANNE KIRKTON (D) and LAURA ELLENHORN were elected to serve three-year terms on the Nurses for Newborns board. Webster University president Elizabeth Stroble has been appointed to the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) board of directors.

Frederic Steinbach

The Missouri Athletic Club recently elected DEAN EGGERDING as its 99th presDean ident. GREG BEEKMAN was elected first VP, KIM DeMOTTE Eggerding was elected second VP, JOHN SALTER was elected secretary and JOHN NOCE was elected treasurer.

Call 314.552.2052 for tickets and sponsorships! www.voices-stl.org

Presenting Sponsor:

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JAMES BUFORD and ALEMAYEHU ‘ALEX’ ASSFAW have been appointed to the Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center board of directors.

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Advertorial

charitychat By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

The Jack and J.T. Snow Scientific Research Foundation P.O. Box 84, 636-448-4134, thesnowfoundation.org

Junior League of St. Louis 106 N. Kirkwood Road, 822-2344, jlsl.org

The second annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 5 at Grant’s Farm. The evening will include an Easter egg hunt, fantastic prizes, music and food, and will be emceed by Channel 4’s Steve Savard and Rams head coach Jeff Fisher. All proceeds will go to the Jack and J.T. Snow Scientific Research Foundation for Wolfram syndrome research.

Ranken Jordan 872-6400, rankenjordan.org

Saint Louis Crisis Nursery 292-5770, crisisnurserykids.org

Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital helps kids and families transition from acute care hospitals to home. Its innovative Care Beyond the Bedside approach provides comprehensive rehabilitation and medical care to children experiencing devastating illnesses and injuries. Ranken Jordan helps kids, like Kiland, get out of bed and back to life.

Saint Louis Crisis Nursery salutes Centene, BJC Medical Group, Edward Jones, Emerson, KMOV-TV and Shop ‘n Save for sponsoring its Razzle Dazzle Ball. Congratulations to Distinguished Corporate Citizen Awardee Wells Fargo Advisors. Coming up: Annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 30 at Norwood Hills Country Club, and Celebrity Waiters’ Night on Aug. 7 at West County Mall. Variety the Children’s Charity 2200 Westport Plaza, Ste. 306, 453-0453, varietystl.org

St. Louis Psychoanalytic Insititute 8820 Ladue Road, 361-7075, stlpi.org Uncorked, the Institute’s spring fling, takes place on April 29 at the Magic Chef Mansion (pictured on right). Centered on wines and wine events and catered by Balaban’s, Uncorked will feature music, a winepull and a silent auction with special wine items, all to benefit the Institute’s mental health initiatives for children. Voices for Children 920 N. Vandeventer Ave., 552-2052, voices-stl.org/events Join Voices for the annual Be the Difference Benefit on April 10 at Windows on Washington. Don Danforth III will receive the 2014 Community Superhero Award. Fabulous raffle items include a week’s stay in Paris! Proceeds benefit advocacy for abused and neglected children. Call for tickets and sponsorships.

The fourth annual A Gathering Place Kitchen Tour takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, and will feature a selfguided tour showcasing spectacular and innovative designer kitchens in private homes. Ladue News is the event’s print media sponsor. For tickets, call or visit Junior League’s website.

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Help local kids with disabilities while listening to Harry Connick Jr.! Variety the Children’s Charity announces jazz musician, actor and all-around heartthrob Harry Connick Jr. will headline Dinner with the Stars on May 3 at Peabody Opera House. Mezzanine seats are $95 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com.

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Artfully uniting extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives.

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By Lisa Watson

Imagine the view from a lover’s lookout tower, gazing over expansive views of the Chesterfield Valley horizon. For the homeowners of 144 South Eatherton Road, this vision is a reality. And now that it’s on the market, a new family will have the chance at the seven-bedroom, 12-bath gated French Country home, which boasts 11,000plus square feet on 4 wooded acres. “When you’re approaching the house, the setting and curb appeal are just unbelievable,” says Andy Dielmann, owner of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty. “Then when you walk in, you see the incredible stone work, as well as a custom staircase in the foyer.” The Dick Bush-designed home’s long list of impressive features also includes an open-style entertainer’s kitchen designed by Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry; Stone Cladach Colonnade architecture; a massive master bedroom en-suite with a gas fireplace, wet bar, two walk-in closets, radiant-heated bathroom floors and an oversized walk-in steam shower. The lower level is equipped with a state-of-the-art, multi-level theater room, a collector’s wine cellar and tasting room, two wet bars, and a built-in poker table. Guests can even enjoy their own space with an in-laws’ suite with

separate entrance, designer kitchenette and gas fireplace. “Everything they did was first-class,” Dielmann says. “It’s not your ordinary St. Louis home.” While Dielmann Sotheby’s offers homes in every price range, it specializes in the luxury market, Dielmann notes. “The owner had been a realtor at one time, and knew what Sotheby’s had to offer as far as marketing, with our online presence and advertising,” he says. “When you think of Sotheby’s, you think of the luxury market and our reach to out-of-towners: Being an international company, our reach spans the world.” Dielmann says his company’s affiliation with Sotheby’s is the best thing that happened in his 37 years in the industry, offering 18 language and currency conversions on its website, as well as listings that reach far-flung markets. “If I was just small, independent Dielmann, who would have heard of us coming from New York or California? The Sotheby’s affiliation gives us advantages, and the technology they provide is unbelievable.” With all that technology at realtors’ fingertips, they are free to focus on hands-on service to their clients, Dielmann adds. “Whether it’s a $100,000

On the Cover: A gated French Country home at 144 South Eatherton Road in Chesterfield is listed through Erica Willert of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty. Price upon request. For more information, call 725-0009 or visit dielmannsothebysrealty.com.

property or a $10 million property, everyone gets that level of service. I know how important that is— and it must work, because we get so many repeat customers.” And for homeowners thinking about putting their home on the market, Dielmann offers a bit of advice: Don’t wait. “The whole market in St. Louis has completely turned around,” he says. “There’s a lot of pent-up demand—a lot of buyers out there— but there’s a shortage of inventory. Spring is always the best time for the market, but I’m telling people not to wait until April or May—put it on the market now, because there are a lot of buyers now and you can get ahead of the competition.”

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A Real Home Critique in Ladue By Brittany Nay

he following pages feature the return of a Ladue News original: The Real Home Critique. This year, we take you to two area homes in need of some expert advice. First, we recently stepped inside the elegant walls of Brook Dubman’s estate in Ladue, where

local realtors suggested ways to make the home move-in ready. While the Dubman home is not on the market, the Carol House Furniture president has some advice for those who are selling. “Homes display better fully furnished, with appropriately sized furniture—and not too much,

or too little,” Dubman says. “And it’s important to stage in neutral colors and styles that will appeal to more people.” During a tour of his home, our realty experts had this to say:

To create an inviting family room, clear the fireplace of debris and fill it with fresh firewood.

• ON TREND. Stick with current trends when matching the style of furniture and accessories with the home. • CLEAN SWEEP. Make sure the fireplace is clean and filled with fresh firewood. • COLOR CHECK. Bold, dark paint colors work in bigger rooms, while more neutral, lighter tones are best for smaller spaces. • SLEEK LOOK. Remove clutter from counters and tabletops. • PARTY PREP. Once your home is move-in ready, hold a pre-market cocktail party to build interest among friends, neighbors and realtors.

Streamline your kitchen by removing clutter and extra appliances from countertops.

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Berkley Land Land Litwack & Associates Prudential Alliance

Clear children’s toys from tabletops and floors.

Christine Chartrand Janet McAfee Real Estate

Remove family photos and children’s artwork.

• PICTURE PERFECT. Depersonalize your home of family photos and children’s artwork so buyers can see themselves living there. • CRYSTAL CLEAR. Declutter desks, countertops and floors of excess paperwork, toys and accessories.

Replace themed design elements with neutral accents to appeal to a wider audience.

Beth Schenk Laura McCarthy Real Estate • OUT WITH THE OLD. Remove any artificial plants or flowers, which can date the home. • IN WITH THE NEW. Update essential accents,

• BRIGHT LIGHT. Minimize window treatments to let in more natural light. • RIGHT FIT. Scale furniture to the size of the room: large furniture works for substantial spaces and vice versa. • IN FOCUS. Simplify your décor by eliminating any large light fixtures or furniture that may distract from the room’s spaciousness and overall appeal.

Opt for fresh flowers over artificial plants.

including decorative lighting and mirrors, and granite countertops. • PRISTINE PATH. Clear hallways and stairways of any clutter. • FRESH PALATE. Replace themed design

elements with neutral colors and accents that will appeal to a wider audience. • NICE & TIDY. Clear toys from children’s bedroom floors by placing them in decorative bins or bookshelves along the walls.

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A Real Home Critique in Frontenac By Julia Christensen

ven if your home is move-in ready, certain staging mistakes could turn off potential buyers. Next, we met three other real estate agents at a home in Frontenac to discuss what improvements could be made to increase its selling price, as well as ease buyers’ minds.

Steve Engel Elizabeth Real Estate Group • SPRUCE THINGS UP. Freshen up the entrance by removing fallen leaves and adding fresh mulch. Check your brickwork to see if tuckpointing is necessary.

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• GO WITH THE FLOW. Remove any furniture that is blocking the flow of the room, such as a floating sofa near an entrance. • WELL-KEPT CLOSETS. Minimize what is inside of closets and make sure the doors all open and close properly. • CONTAIN THE COLLECTION. Avoid sensory overload and pack up large parts of collections.

• RETHINK YOUR ROOMS. When applicable, change furniture around to redesign rooms. You may be using that rec room as an office, but it should be staged to show what it was designed to be. • SHOW OFF YOUR POOL. If you’re selling a home with a pool, don’t put the house on the market until the pool is open.

PHOTOs BY SARAH CROWDER

Move any furniture that blocks an entrance.

Open shades to let light in.

Karen Hoemeke The Hoemeke Group Coldwell Banker Premier Group • TONE BACK THE COLOR. Change colorful carpeting to a neutral hue—or better yet, upgrade to hardwood. • LET THE LIGHT IN. Open all blinds and shades as far as possible. • BABY, IT’S COLD INSIDE. Remove any space heaters to avoid giving the impression that your home is cold.

• HIGHLIGHT YOUR BEST ASSETS. If you have a great, but slightly hidden, feature to show-off—like a greenhouse— have it noted during tours to make sure it’s not overlooked by potential buyers. • KEEP THINGS NEUTRAL. Remove personal photographs and religiousthemed décor. • SHOWCASE THE WORKMANSHIP. Highlight details like crown molding or wainscoting.

Clear areas above the cabinets.

Sabrina Robb, Robb Partners Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty • PET PROBLEMS. Your dog might not be territorial when you’re around, but things could be different when you’re not there. Move pet items away from busy areas, like doors. • CLEAR ‘EM OFF. Remove all items from

the countertops and above the cabinets to allow potential buyers to focus on the fixtures, not your belongings. • PEACEFUL WORKSPACE. If you have a desk in the kitchen, stage it as if it’s never been used. • BABY-PROOF. Prepare for children to be running around the home by removing low-level breakables.

• WHAT A WIDTH. Highlight the width of a hallway by removing all furniture. • LOOK UP. Check the ceilings. While these ceilings looked fine, any discoloration may cause the potential buyers to assume there is a problem with the roof.

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Your Home’s Entryway

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hey say you can only make a good first impression once, and the same is true for houses. A study by BMO Financial Group found that “80 percent of perspective buyers

know if a home is right for them as soon as they step inside.” A home’s entryway plays a huge role in this decision, and can be the deciding factor in how the property performs on the market. Three

By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

local real estate agents offer a glimpse inside the eye-catching entryways of current listings, as well as tips on how to make your foyer more appealing to guests and prospective homebuyers alike.

2307 North Geyer Road Behind the massive white columns and double front door of this Frontenac home, a sweeping, curved 2-story staircase draws the eye upward throughout the foyer. Coffered ceilings and custom moldings around arched doorways add an extra hint of architectural sophistication. One of the home’s listing agents, Melinda Johnson of Gladys Manion, says the foyer’s spaciousness and views into the attached library and dining room make the entryway truly impressive. For homes with less substantial foyers, Johnson suggests giving the room a focal point, like an entry table with a sculpture, to draw the eye.

10123 Winding Ridge

16617 Caulks Creek Ridge

Though this Ladue home is only 23 years old, listing agent John Ryan of Coldwell Banker Gundaker says it was built to feel like an early 20th-century home in the Central West End. A grand exterior staircase leads to the front door, behind which sits a vestibule entry and wrought-iron doors. Its entryway boasts an incredible wooden staircase climbing all three levels. Of course, not all homes have such monumental foyers. Ryan says ranch houses, especially, have low entryway ceilings that can be raised relatively easily. “This gives you a much grander feeling as you come in,” he says. “It’s more welcoming.”

The marble floor, open staircase, vaulted ceilings and modern gold light fixture in this light-filled home in Wildwood give the entryway a contemporary feel. But it’s the glass ballisters on the staircase that make it open and inviting, says Linda Schasch of The Gellman Team of Coldwell Banker Premier Group. To update an entryway, Schasch recommends installing new flooring or light fixtures for an instant upgrade. Getting a new front door with decorative glass, she says, i s a n o t h e r way to give your home more appeal.

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LADUE 21 Picardy $1,225,000 Open floor plan. Main floor master suite. John Ryan 314-993-8000

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CHESTERFIELD 581 Upper Conway $919,000 Fantastic new Ranch villa! Mary Gettinger 636-394-9300

CLAYTON 150 Carondelet Plaza 802 $900,000 8th floor unit, northeastern view. John Ryan 314-993-8000

UNIVERSITY CITY 7036 Delmar $869,000 Elegant new 5BR/4.5BA brick home. Joanne Iskiwitch 314-993-8000

CHESTERFIELD 26 Upper Conway $819,000 Elegantly appointed Ranch villa! Maureen Martin 314-821-5885

BONNE TERRE 1262 Highway 47 $799,124 Stunning 12 room retreat on 62+/- acres! Peggy Stewart 314-965-3030

TOWN AND COUNTRY 13334 Cross Land $795,000 Spacious 1.5-story, large rooms! Vicki Cutting 636-394-9300

BALLWIN 604 Mulberry Grove $779,000 Stunning atrium Ranch! Curb appeal. Cindi Stanley 314-821-5885

CHESTERFIELD 17 Upper Conway $775,000 Custom 1.5-story villa, over 1500 SF! Helen Reid 314-993-8000

TOWN AND COUNTRY 1724 Stifel Lane $746,000 Stunning Euro flair renovation pool. Maya Kefalov 314-993-8000

CHESTERFIELD 719 Stonebluff $744,900 Stunning villa from top to bottom. Karla Lewis 314-993-8000

ST LOUIS 719 East Monroe $659,000 You’ll be surprised & delighted! Stacie Fryrear 314-821-5885

CLARKSON VALLEY 131 Highgrove $619,000 4BR/4.5B Forest Hills Country Club Estate. Doug Cooksey 314-965-3030

BALLWIN 1578 Dietrich Chase $599,900 Loaded with impressive upgrades. Colleen Lawler 636-532-0200

CHESTERFIELD 1456 Timberlake Manor $589,900 Stunning Ranch with lake views. Debbie Midgley 636-394-9300

ST LOUIS 11036 Ridgecorde $575,000 Renovated 5BR gem in Ladue schools. Steven Mathes 314-993-8000

WENTZVILLE 102 Crocket Creek $569,900 Private 1.38 acres, custom built ranch. Chad Matlick 636-561-1000

CHESTERFIELD 17146 Hillcrest Meadow $454,000 Charming 2-story with 3,800+ SF. Carla Borgard 636-394-9300

WILDWOOD 18734 Petra $437,500 Sprawling Ranch resting on 3.59 acres. Colleen Lawler 636-532-0200

BRENTWOOD 2007 Saint Clair $435,000 Nearly 2600 SF gorgeous finished LL. Helen Reid 314-993-8000

CREVE COEUR 142 Royal Manor $425,000 Updated 5BR, fin LL .86 acres w/Home Prot. Steven Mathes 314-993-8000

BRENTWOOD DARDENNE PRAIRIE 2100 Hatton $425,000 31 Westbend $419,900 Charming home, open floor plan, 3 fpl. Atrium Ranch. Entertainers delight. Mary Gunther 636-394-9300 Karen Hoette 636-441-1360

ST CHARLES 2 Ironside $399,750 Spectacular home. Exceptional updates. Gail Ruebsam 636-394-9300

CREVE COEUR 626 Sarawood $385,000 Outstanding 5BR/3BA w/super space. Mary Cella 314-993-8000

GLENDALE 1165 Berry $369,900 Beautiful 4BR/3BA home with pool. Corinne McGrady 314-993-8000

UNIVERSITY CITY 7155 Delmar $360,000 Beautiful updated 4BR/2.5BA home. Joanne Iskiwitch 314-993-8000

LAKE ST LOUIS 304 Graywynd $264,900 Immaculate! Many upgraded amenities. Julie Moran 636-532-0200

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8 Country Life Acres

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

OU’LL LOVE COMING HOME to this stunning manse, greeted by its magnificent façade, large windows and classic Colonialstyle design. Situated on 2 beautifully landscaped acres, the property includes a one-stall stable, terrace, pool, hot tub, screenedin porch, barbecue patio and 3-car garage with a greenhouse. The master suite offers a fireplace, dressing room, study and luxury bathroom with a Jacuzzi. Follow along with your favorite cooking shows in the kitchen, updated with professionalquality appliances, granite counters and a breakfast bar. The adjoining hearth room and spacious family room both feature stunning fireplaces. A glassedin breezeway would make a neat reading nook, and leads to the main-floor bedroom and bathroom. In the lower level, an incredible media room, exercise room and wine cellar await you and your guests. Main-floor laundry, built-in bookcases, walk-in closets, a wet bar and central vacuum are just a few of the other amenities you’ll savor.

This 6-bedroom, 7-bathroom home in Town & Country is listed for $1.789 million.

Coldwell Banker Gundaker, one of St. Louis’ leading residential real estate brokerage companies, operates 20 offices with some 2,000 sales associates serving metropolitan St. Louis and east-central Missouri. CBG was formed in 2001 with the merger of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (originally the Ira E. Berry Company, founded in 1939) and Gundaker Realtors (founded in 1968). The associates of the Ladue/Clayton office rank among the area’s most experienced real estate professionals with special expertise in the Ladue market and the central corridor. For more information, visit cbgundaker.com.

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918 Norrington Way

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

This 4-bedroom, 5-full and 1-half bathroom home in Rockwood Summit is listed for $3.35 million.

Ted Wight and Stephanie Oliver, 725-0009, sothebysrealty.com Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty combines the local expertise of a boutique agency with the global connections of a centuriesold brand. The company is proud to be the St. Louis affiliate of the Sotheby’s International Realty network, an international collection of real estate companies chosen for their history and reputation of providing a high level of client services. The services of 100 agents and its global resources make Dielmann Sotheby’s unique in the St. Louis market.

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XPERIENCE THE CHARM OF THE South without ever leaving St. Louis in this pillared Greek Revival home, inspired by Louisiana’s Oak Alley Plantation. Awake each morning in one of the four upstairs bedrooms with French doors opening to verandas and enjoy breathtaking views of the 14-acre equestrian estate. The curving, cantilevered staircase in the 2-story marble entry leads to the stunning family and dining rooms. The chef’s kitchen, which opens to the breakfast room, family room and mud room, includes designer appliances, a center island, custom cabinetry and a walk-in pantry. Relax with a good book in the cherry-paneled library or take an apple to your horse in the paddock. The carriage house features a 4-car garage below a roughed-in apartment, ready to be fashioned into your perfect studio, guest house or office. Built-in bookcases, coffered ceilings, special millwork, arches, 12-foot ceilings and walk-in closets add special details to this gorgeous home.

What did it sell for?

Days on market

Price

63108 4909 Laclede Ave #1403 4

$615,000

63130 6811 Waterman Ave

63105 625 S. Skinker #1602-1603

The following luxury homes and condos sold the last two weeks of February:

Days on market

63131 10 Holiday Lane (pictured) 31 Countryside Lane (pictured)

$535,000 26 Rolling Rock Court

$550,000

63119 119 E. Swon Ave

$750,000

63017 14603 Kendall Ridge Drive #48

4 Carters Grove (pictured) 18

$917,500

190

63124 26 Rolling Rock Court (pictured) 63132 4 Upper Price Road (pictured)

21 $1,300,000

63122 1026 Station Bend Lane 100

25 Upper Conway Court (pictured)

Price

$545,000

263

$700,000

$600,000

188

$645,000

$700,000

10 Holiday Lane

4 Carters Grove

31 Countryside Lane

4 Upper Price Road

25 Upper Conway Court

$710,000

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agentprofiles By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

Mary Beth Benes Coldwell Banker Gundaker 1100 Town & Country Crossing Drive, 707-7761, marybethbenes.com 2013 Sales: $34 million

Steve Breihan and Carolyn Malecek Prudential Alliance Realtors The Village at Schneithorst’s, 753-1899, 956-9405, breihanmalecek.com 2013 Sales: $20 million

Featured Listing: 1120 Highland Pointe Drive | Town & Country $1.689 million

Featured Listing: 1 Ellsworth Lane | Ladue $989,000

Kim Carney Coldwell Banker Premier Group 2203 S. Big Bend Blvd., 422-7449, kimcarney.cbp1.com

Mark Gellman and Neil Gellman The Gellman Team, Coldwell Banker Premier Group 2203 S. Big Bend Blvd., 336-1991, thegellmanteam.com 2013 Sales: $75.5 million

Featured Listing: 52 Briarcliff | Ladue $1.499 million

Featured Listing: 16617 Caulks Creek Ridge | Wildwood $1.525 million

Maya Kefalov Coldwell Banker Gundaker 660-4040, 993-8000, mayakefalov.cbgundaker.com

Steven Lange and Stephanie Oliver Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 8301 Maryland Ave., Ste. 100, 606-1054, langeandoliver.com

Featured Listing: 5266 Westminster Place | Central West End $885,000

Featured Listing: 9 Glencairn Lane | Ladue $1.495 million

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Stunning traditional home with a contemporary twist that is situated on a gorgeous two acre manicured lot on a highly desirable private cul-de-sac. Special features include a grand two-story entry with an impressive circular staircase, beautiful hardwood floors & main floor master suite.

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BUYING or SELLING? $418+ Million in career closed sales steve Mathes 314.503.6533 314.997.3412

Featured Listing: 11036 Ridgecorde Lane | Creve Coeur $575,000

NEW HOMES TO BE BUILT

stevemathes.com 3 briar oak & 1 briar oak, ladue

Sabrina Robb Robb Partners, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 8301 Maryland Ave., Ste. 100, 727-2001, robbpartners.com 2013 Sales: $24 million Featured Listing: 834 N. Biltmore | Clayton $675,000

New custom homes to be built by Dublen on 1.4-acre secluded wooded sites in a fabulous four home neighborhood in the Heart of Ladue...$1,650,000

NEW HOMES TO BE BUILT

107 GraybridGe road, ladue

SOLD

31 countryside lane, Frontenac 11218 tureen drive, creve coeur

Custom Home to be built on .69-acre site w/ 4,000 SF, 4 BD, 3.5 baths, 1.5-story plan...$1,349,000

Teardown and build on 1.45-acres in Ladue Schools! Or can renovate 1.5-story with 5 BD, 3.5 baths and 4,300 SF...$730,000

5 BD, 4.5 Bath Colonial two-story with pool and pool house on 1.08 acre lot in Ladue Schools...$674,500

NEW LISTING!

John Ryan The Ryan Tradition, Coldwell Banker Gundaker 9651 Clayton Road, theryantradition.com 2013 Sales: $32 million

37 MaGnolia drive, ladue

11036 ridGecorde lane, creve coeur

Renovated 4 BD, 3 bath two story with 3,500 SF and FIN LL in Clayton Park neighborhood— compares to new construction...$624,900

Updated 5 BD, 3.5 bath in Ladue Schools. 1st floor master suite, 3500 SF including FIN LL and Home Protection Plan...$575,000

COMING SOON!

NEW PRICE

9523 Park lane, ladue

2-sty with 4 BD, 3 baths, 3,253 SF

plus fin LL on .34-acre across from Tilles Park...$524,500

NEW LISTING!

Featured Listing: 8 Huntleigh Woods | Huntleigh $3.295 million 142 royal Manor court, creve coeur 115 heatherwood drive, olivette 9626 laJolla drive, olivette

J. Warner and Samuel Hall The Warner Hall Group, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 8301 Maryland Ave., Ste. 100, 596-8069, warnerhallgroup.com 2013 Sales: $26 million Featured Listing: 45 Woodcrest Drive | Ladue $474,000

5 BD, 3.5 bath, 2 story on .86-acre

3 BD, 3 baths, 2,457 SF, .46-acre in

in Royalgate. Loaded with upgrades

Heather Hill, Ladue Schools. Build

and 3380 SF on 3 levels...$425,000

or Renovate...$289,000

NEW LISTING

UNDER CONTRACT

7749 kinGsbury boulevard, #21, clayton Updated condo in the Heart of Clayton! Fountain View, 1 BD, 1.5 baths...$199,900

8933 iroquois drive, olivette 3 BD, 2 bath ranch renovation in Arrowhead Park in Ladue Schools on cul-de-sac lot...$162,500

3 BD, 2 bath ranch just renovated in Indian Meadows in Ladue Schools with 1662 SF on level wooded lot!...$219,500 UNDER CONTRACT

1132 collinGwood drive, olivette 3 bedroom, two bath two story in Ladue Schools— outstanding value!...$139,900

new hoMes to be built

571 Graeser Road, Creve Coeur: New home to be built by Dublen in Ladue Schools, 1.5-story .................................................................$1,100,000 9112 Madge Avenue, Brentwood: Teardown, new home to be built, two story, 4 BD, 3.5 baths .................................................................................. $499,000 9110 Madge Avenue, Brentwood: Teardown, new home to be built, two story, 4 BD, 3.5 baths .................................................................................. $489,000 107 Graybridge Road, Ladue: .69-acre teardown site in the Heart of Ladue................................................................................$400,000 621 Cornell Avenue, Webster Groves: New home site great for builder or owner/user to custom build .................................................................$59,000

UNDER CONTRACT

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9847 Litzsinger Road, Ladue Offered at $6,650,000.

8 Long Meadows, Town & Country Offered at $2,220,000. Open 3/9, 1-4 PM.

395 Highway V, Troy Offered at $1,680,000.

40 Auburndale Drive, Creve Coeur Offered at $1,299,000.

1178 Hampton Park, Richmond Heights New Listing. Offered at $850,000.

10 Country Life Acres, Town & Country Offered at $1,175,000.

72 Clermont Lane, Ladue Offered at $839,000.

45 Clermont Lane, Ladue Offered at $665,000.

9801 Wild Deer Road, Ladue New Listing. Offered at $515,000.

4114 Highway DD, Salem Offered at $425,000.

4153 West Pine Boulevard, CWE Offered at $359,000.

100 Arundel, Clayton New Listing. Offered at $779,000.

410 North Newstead, #4W, CWE New Listing. $357,000. Open 3/9, 1-3 PM.

12 Chaminade Drive, Creve Coeur New Listing. $350,000. Open 3/9, 1-3 PM.

2219 Kehrsgrove Drive, Chesterﬁeld New Listing. Offered at $539,000.

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visit us Open Sunday, March 9th 8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country. $2,220,000. 1-4 PM

14361 Ladue Road, Chesterﬁeld Offered at $329,000.

200 South Brentwood, #15C, Clayton Offered at $249,500.

8011 Presidio Court, #2A, University City Offered at $255,000.

344 RUNNYMEDE DRIVE, Creve Coeur. $664,900. 1-3 PM 1088 McKNIGHT ORCH., Richmond Heights. $625,000. 1-3 PM 8025 KINGSBURY BOULEVARD, Clayton. $499,000. 1-3PM

12228 Glenpark Drive, Maryland Heights Offered at $209,000.

NEW LISTINGS

151 Bridgewater Chase Lane, Villa Ridge Offered at $189,900. 7352 WESTMORELAND DRIVE, University City.

$1,495,000

1594 MILBRIDGE DRIVE, Chesterﬁeld.

$215,000

8 OAKLEIGH LANE, Ladue.

$1,450,000

12228 GLENPARK DRIVE, Maryland Heights.

$209,000

40 AUBURNDALE DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$1,299,000

732 JUANITA AVENUE, Glendale.

$199,900

with three stories of living space. 5BR/3.5BA with center hall

5 CHATFIELD PLACE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$1,250,000

961 GLENBROOK AVENUE, Glendale.

$199,000

9828 OLD WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

$1,195,000

151 BRIDGEWATER CHASE LANE, Villa Ridge.

$189,900

729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

$1,195,000

412 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, St. Peters.

$147,000

100 ARUNDEL, Clayton. This stunning architectural gem

26 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,175,000

7211 DALE AVENUE, Richmond Heights.

$137,000

offers a dramatic 2-story beamed ceiling, vaulted and open dining

10 COUNTRY LIFE ACRES, Town & Country.

$1,175,000

room and beautiful detail in millwork and ﬁxtures.

9119 CLAYTON ROAD, Ladue.

$1,050,000

2269 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

$1,050,000

$850,000

$779,000

17360 ORVILLE ROAD, Wildwood.

$995,000

40 BRIGHTON WAY, #2N, Clayton.

home with new gleaming hardwood ﬂoors, master suite with

1020 MEDOC COURT, Town & Country.

$970,000

322 CARLYLE LAKE DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$590,000

newly remodeled master bath and fenced in pool.

6127 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$950,000

8025 KINGSBURY BOULEVARD, Clayton.

$499,000

11 BALCON ESTATES, Creve Coeur.

$899,000

625 SOUTH SKINKER, #1202, St. Louis.

$410,000

750 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #350, Clayton.

$392,000

2-story brick Colonial with many special features including

72 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

$839,000

917 NORTH SPOEDE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$255,000

hardwood ﬂoors and an updated kitchen.

1 EXMOOR DRIVE, Ladue.

$774,900

8011 PRESIDIO COURT, #2A, University City.

$255,000

316 CABIN GROVE LANE, Creve Coeur.

$769,000

200 SOUTH BRENTWOOD BLVD., #15C Clayton. $249,500

A charming traditional $515,000

7145 PERSHING AVENUE, University City. Charming 3BR/1.5BA home with large living & dining rooms, high ceilings & beautiful

RESIDENTIAL HOMES

7515 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, #3S, Clayton.

$215,000

4386 WEST PINE BOULEVARD, #1W, CWE.

$169,000

710 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #7B, Clayton.

$150,000

2 MIDPARK LANE, Ladue.

$749,000

2033 FALLING BROOK DR., Maryland Heights.

$109,900

410 NORTH NEWSTEAD, #4W, CWE. Sophisticated 2-3 BR

45 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

$665,000

714 HOMERUN DRIVE, O’Fallon.

$99,900

condo with custom kitchen ideal for entertaining. Gracious

344 RUNNYMEDE DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$664,900

1322 HIGHLAND OAKS DRIVE, UNIT B, Ballwin.

$95,900

lifestyle. Classic architectural gem. $357,000. Open 3/9, 1-3 PM

563 DEER VALLEY COURT, St. Albans.

$650,000

301 CHASSELLE AVENUE, Creve Coeur.

$649,000

12 CHAMINADE DRIVE, Creve Coeur. Located in one of the most

10 LADUE FOREST, Ladue.

$629,000

desirable neighborhoods. Renovate and customize this home to

1088 McKNIGHT ORCHARD, Richmond Heights.

$625,000

1760 Acres on HIGHWAY H, Glenwood.

12771 WYNFIELD PINES COURT, Des Peres.

$619,900

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$595,000

4 GODWIN LANE, Ladue.

$595,000

916 BLUFF ROAD, Pevely.

$429,000

wood ﬂoors. Fenced back yard & an inviting front porch. $385,000

your own needs. Ladue Schools. $350,000.

Open 3/9, 1-3 PM

$5,800,000

875 HARDCASTLE DRIVE, O’Fallon. Fabulous 3BR/3BA

4114 HIGHWAY DD, Salem.

$425,000

walkout ranch with new windows, newer hardwood ﬂoors and

9054 FAIR OAKS CRESCENT CT., Richmond Heights. $525,000

72 ACRE HORSE FARM, Bunker.

$419,900 $299,900

$172,000

LuxuryCollection

412 Morningside Drive, St. Peters Offered at $147,000.

2033 Falling Brook Drive, Maryland Heights Offered at $109,900

LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS

17720 GREYSTONE TERRACE DRIVE, Wildwood. $579,900

new carpeting throughout. Full ﬁnished lower level.

1-3 PM

$699,000

12801 BELLERIVE SPRINGS DRIVE, Creve Coeur. $895,000

9801 WILD DEER ROAD, Ladue.

714 HOMERUN DRIVE, O’Fallon. $99,900.

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES

2219 KEHRSGROVE DRIVE, Chesterﬁeld. Updated 4BR/3.5BA $539,000

1-3 PM

875 Hardcastle Drive, O’Fallon New Listing. Offered at $172,000.

1178 HAMPTON PARK, Richmond Heights. Stunning home plan, sunroom and very private backyard.

6177 WASHINGTON BLVD., St. Louis. $274,000.

739 ORIENTAL LILY, O’Fallon.

$474,900

73 ACRE AQUATIC FARM, Bunker.

360 WEST POINT COURT, University City.

$429,900

Lot 3-8,11,12 BRETON WOODS CT., Wildwood. $225,000-$235,000

4141 WEST PINE, CWE.

$425,000

GOVERNOR PLACE #2 LOT 46, St. Charles.

4153 WEST PINE, CWE.

$359,000

LAKE CHARLES HILLS LOT 88, O’Fallon.

$329,000

7211 Dale Avenue, Richmond Heights Offered at $137,000.

$129,000 $14,000

9847 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$6,650,000

14361 LADUE ROAD, Chesterﬁeld.

712 SOUTH PRICE ROAD, Ladue.

$1,950,000

8730 TEASDALE AVENUE, University City.

$282,500

5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$1,849,000

907 CAMARGO DRIVE, Ballwin.

$279,000

395 HIGHWAY V, Troy.

$1,680,000

6177 WASHINGTON BLVD., St. Louis.

$274,000

8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country.

$2,220,000

52 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE, Huntleigh.

$1,650,000

22 GLENHAVEN DRIVE, Glendale.

$269,000

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$1,700,000

503 GLENMEADOW DRIVE, Ballwin.

$249,000

809 TARA ESTATES COURT TBB, Chesterﬁeld.

NEW CONSTRUCTION 1322 Highland Oaks Drive, #B, Ballwin Offered at $95,900.

$875,750

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Offered at: $649,000 | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 3.5 | Square Feet: 3,152

316 Cabin Grove Lane in Creve Coeur

301 Chasselle Avenue in Creve Coeur

Outstanding Traditional home beautifully designed for family entertaining nestled among trees on a private cul-de-sac. Built by a premier builder with extensive millwork, this 2 story has a spacious entry with handsome staircase that opens to the living room with bay window and large dining room with bay window. Terrific family room w/ fireplace flanked by bookcases w/ French doors that opens to a charming screened porch and newer deck overlooking private wooded back yard. The open kitchen/breakfast room with cherry cabinets and granite countertops has a center island/ breakfast bar and stainless appliances. Incredible master suite. The lower level is full walk out.

Situated on a lush 1 acre lot, this stylish 2-story has been transformed into a beautifully renovated gem. The updated kitchen w/ maple cabinets & built-in butler’s pantry now opens to the less formal dining room and breakfast room. The first floor master suite has a fireplace, nice closets and new bath with shower. Spacious family room has a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with limestone hearth, vaulted ceiling with two skylights, three walls of beautiful windows and sliding doors that open to the private pool area. 2-car oversized garage, walk-in cedar closet, plantation shutters throughout most of the house. Pool and newer deck.

LISTING AGENT: Marcy Byrne 314.750.5800

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Offered at: $5,800,000 | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3.5 | Square Feet: 2,800

Offered at: $357,000 | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2.5

1760 Acres on Highway H in Glenwood

410 N. Newstead, Unit 4W in CWE

A rare opportunity to own this stunning Northern Missouri hunting retreat! The land offers endless opportunities- hunting some of the exquisite Whitetail deer, turkey and other wildlife that inhabit the property, fishing in one of the many ponds or on the shore of the beautiful Clariton River which runs the border of part of the land, riding horses, growing crops or running cattle and even just riding ATV’s and hiking the seemingly endless beauty of the land. After a long day of having fun, the over 2,800 square feet custom home (can sleep 25+) will be the ideal place to unwind. The wrap around porch and gigantic patio offers 360 scenic views.

A handsome barrel-ceiling hallway gently leads you into a spacious home. Enjoy sophisticated living in this gracious CWE condo offering two separate master suites and a bonus third bedroom, library or office. Handsomely appointed throughout with classic architectural features. Generous kitchen updated with custom cherry cabinetry, slate flooring and stainless steel appliances. Wet bar with wine cooler is accessible from dining room and kitchen for easy entertaining. Natural light spills throughout. Warm hardwood floors accent this unit beautifully. Separate living room and dining room. French doors and windows on three sides of unit. This is a must see.

LISTING AGENT: Andrew Bauer 314.718.0607

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LISTING AGENT: 314.704.1474

OPeN SUNDAy 3/9, 1-3 PM

NEW PRICE: $625,000 | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2.5 | Square Feet: 2,680

NEW PRICE: $699,000 | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2.5 | Square Feet: 2,282

1088 McKnight Orchard in Richmond Heights

40 Brighton Way, Unit 2N in Clayton

Beautifully renovated home on gorgeous lot in Ladue School District. This home has been completely professionally remodeled and boasts a gracious formal living room and dining room, high end kitchen and vaulted family room with two sets of French doors opening to a new deck and wonderful yard. The master has two closets and a new en suite bath. The other two bedrooms share a large updated bath. There are many other updates including refinished hardwood flooring, fresh paint throughout, new cork flooring in kitchen and back hall, extensive recessed lighting, updated HVAC, beautiful landscaping and new front walk.

Welcome to this wonderful condo in the heart of Clayton with a great open floor plan. The living room has beautiful built-in bookcases, a large gas fireplace and opens to an inviting patio. There is a gracious dining room and a kitchen that features a center island, custom cabinetry and a spacious breakfast area which opens to another patio. The master suite offers a large walk in closet and a master bath with double sinks, separate tub and shower and ample storage. Other amenities include two assigned garage parking spaces and a storage locker. Fabulous location within walking distance to everything Clayton has to offer!

LISTING AGENTS: Linda Benoist 314.983.2119 Lisa Coulter 314.983.2224

Linda Benoist Lisa Coulter

LISTING AGENTS: 314.983.2119 314.983.2224

OPeN SUNDAy 3/9, 1-3 PM

NEW PRICE: $664,900 | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 4.5 | Square Feet: 3,325

Offered at: $619,900 | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3 Full and 2 Half | Square Feet: 3,055

344 Runnymede Drive in Creve Coeur

12771 Wynfield Pines in Des Peres

Painted brick 2-story colonial with circle drive in the popular Runnymede neighborhood. A large foyer welcomes guests and opens to the spacious living room and elegant dining room. The updated kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Off of the kitchen is the main floor laundry room and large walk-in pantry. A door to the deck in the breakfast room lets in the sunshine. Open to the kitchen is the main floor family room with fireplace. Upstairs is a expansive master suite including master bath and lots of closet space. The finished lower level offers plenty of rec room space, media area, and workout room plus a full bath.

Custom designed ranch located in desirable Wynfield Point subdivision. Immaculate with special attention to detail! Enter the columned foyer, and step into the large living room with a gas fireplace, wine bar, built-in book cases, dental molding, and French doors lining the west wall. The dining room has a gorgeous bay window, hardwood floors, and dental molding. The combination kitchen/breakfast room/hearth room, has white cabinets with black granite countertops, a gas fireplace, work desk, laundry room and a second half bath. The master suite has a large private bath and custom designed walk in closets. Easy access to highways.

LISTING AGENTS: Megan Holekamp 314.703.1415 Tricia Kolbrener 314.504.5564

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LISTING AGENT: 314.520.7995

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5 Chatfield Place Offered at: $1,250,000

Sophisticated & Breathtaking Villa Located in convenient midtown Creve Coeur. Near all highways and shopping. Move right in. It is better than fabulous and the decor accommodates traditional or contemporary furnishings. A true gem that is hard to find with a master suite on the first floor. Three large bedrooms, 6 baths, hardwood and marble flooring and extremely high-end finishes. A short walkway leads from the parking court to a brick walled terrace that is enchanting. It runs across the entire front of the residence and is closed off by a private wrought iron gate and brick wall. It is professionally landscaped and ideal as a private sitting area. The kitchen, with a grand skylight, is suitable for a chef and offers an adjoining sitting room. The great room has a new bar with hand hammered sink, lighting and many other custom features. All rooms are elegant, very large and the home is ideal for entertaining. It is comparable to recent sales in Old Town Clayton and Upper Price Road in Olivette. Truly a unique offering that is hard to find. A treat to show!

LISTING AGENT: Barbara Wulfing 314.277.3285

NEW PRICE: $895,000 | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 5 Full and 2 Half | Square Feet: 5,367

NEW PRICE: $850,000 | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 3.5 | Square Feet: 3,372

12801 Bellerive Springs in Creve Coeur

1178 Hampton Park in Richmond Heights

Perfectly situated at the end of a very private street, this 20-year-old manse has today’s desired open floor plan, with a master bedroom, large private bath and enormous walk-in closets on the first floor. The two story entry hall looks straight through to the great room creating a wow impact upon entry. There is a large open kitchen, family room and breakfast room space that adjoins to a large butler’s pantry and a walk-in pantry. 3-car garage, fully fenced yard, laundry and mud room and so much more. Upstairs boasts 4 bedrooms each with their own private bath, walk-in closet, and every bath has a large linen closet. The basement is ready for your finishing touches.

Stunningly classic Hampton Park house. This fabulous home offers three stories of living space, all with elegant style. Upon entering the home you will find a beautiful entry foyer and a perfectly laid out center hall plan. The living room with fireplace, and dining room, both feature crown molding, hardwood floors and arched doorways. The large breakfast area is attached to the kitchen and opens to the very private backyard. Gorgeous manicured lawn with terrace, bridge and mature plantings. Old world charm with modern amenities can be found in this 3,300+ square foot home. Great location with easy access to Highways 40/64 and I-170.

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Grand County, Colo. Estate David Sanders 614-9908, fraser-riverhighlands.redframe.com, sanders@hpdcambridge.com This newly created, 5- to 6-acre lot on the Fraser River offers extraordinary views of the valley, the continental divide and nearby ski areas. The association consists of three to four property owners and 125 acres of private land, surrounded by Bureau Land Management and Conservation land. You’ll love the excellent fly fishing on the river, hiking and biking trails, and the short 10-minute trip into nearby towns. 39 Auburndale Drive Creve Coeur Mark Gellman and Neil Gellman The Gellman Team, Coldwell Banker Premier Group 336-1991, thegellmanteam.com, 39auburndale.com Bank-owned, this is a rare opportunity to customize an unfinished, executive 1.5-story home. With 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 7,350 square feet on a beautiful 1-acre lot in Creve Coeur, this property will be the gem of the million-dollar street once completed. Plumbing, electric and HVAC systems are completed or roughed-in, and drywall has been newly installed.

Simply put, this property is truly ﬁt for a king – and more importantly, his queen. Just 40 minutes from St. Louis, this property offers breathtaking scenic views, an unbelievable custom-built home, a saltwater swimming pool, guest quarters, pole barn and thriving wildlife populations.

10 Apple Tree Lane Ladue John Ryan The Ryan Tradition, Coldwell Banker Gundaker 9651 Clayton Road, 993-8000, theryantradition.com Prominent architect Frederick Dunn designed this 1.8-acre estate with more than 7,000 square feet. Its many updates include a re-plastered exterior, slate roof (updated in 2013) and all-copper gutters. The kitchen, which also has been updated, features a double center island and deluxe appliances. The master suite offers a luxury bath. $1.997 million 2 Bellerive Country Club Town & Country Anne Hizar Laura McCarthy Real Estate 330-7999, 725-5100, lauramccarthy.com This home has been built to true Georgian Revival architectural design. Poised on more than 3 acres, it offers extraordinary woodwork, heated marble bathroom floors, a screened garden pavilion (which mirrors the garden at Monticello) and a finished lower level, plus a heated 3-car garage. $2.295 million

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Everything in this 8,300-squarefoot home is new. Sitting on more than 1.5 acres in sought-after Briarcliff, it has a wood-fired commercial pizza oven and high-end stainless appliances. The main-floor master suite has his-and-her walk-in closets and French doors opening to a covered porch and amazing backyard. Five upstairs bedrooms and a mother-in-law suite make this the perfect home. $1.499 million

Situated in the heart of Carlyle, this lovely townhome has a fabulous view of the lake and fountain, and offers tremendous living space. This gracious unit has a dramatic 2-story living room with a gas fireplace and wet bar, a light-filled sun room and a main-floor master bedroom. Don’t miss this terrific opportunity! $590,000 45 Clermont Lane Ladue Terri Wolfner Janet McAfee Real Estate 440-3737, janetmcafee.com

150 Carondelet Plaza #802 Clayton John Ryan The Ryan Tradition, Coldwell Banker Gundaker 9651 Clayton Road, 993-8000, theryantradition.com With two balconies and a northeastern view, this eighth-floor unit is in one of St. Louis’ most prestigious buildings. The home features 2 bedrooms, including a master suite and adjacent study, and 2 parking spaces. Enjoy full-service building amenities, like a state-of-the-art fitness center, roof garden with pool and grill, dog-walking and much more. $900,000

Location, location, location! This home offers a fabulous opportunity to live in revered Clermont Lane, just a short distance from Ladue schools, shops and dining. The sophisticated ranch has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, and is in perfect move-in condition. It also includes a wonderfully landscaped yard and pool. $665,000

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525 East Argonne Drive Kirkwood Carla Britton and Sally Dowling Laura McCarthy Real Estate 518-3338, 922-6041, lauramccarthy.com

This Bernoudy-designed, 5-bedroom, 4-full and 2-half bathroom contemporary masterpiece sits on a private 3-acre lot. The home’s centerpiece is the open living room, and the dining room includes built-in bookcases, large windows and coved lighting. Granite counters, custom bathrooms and a terrace are just a few of the home’s plentiful amenities.

This stunning, 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home is a splendid marriage of 1860s charm and 21st-century amenities. With effortless flow from room to room, it includes a gourmet kitchen, impressive finishes, detailing and millwork throughout. It’s also the winner of the 2007 Kirkwood Landmarks Commission award for addition to a residence. $1.595 million

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Lead a fun and relaxed life in this historic home, which sits on 1.5 acres. Begin your day in the kitchen, which boasts high-end appliances and a large granite island, and adjoins a sunny breakfast room. Take a dip in the indoor pool or work out in the adjacent exercise area. Do a wine-tasting in the cellar or pick up a game of tennis on your own tennis court! $1.699 million 17720 Greystone Terrace Drive Wildwood Susan Hurley and Becky Blair Janet McAfee Real Estate 308-6636, 568-1209, janetmcafee.com Inviting and spacious, this 2-story home offers a wraparound front porch, a private lot backing to trees, professionally finished lower level, 3-car garage, bright sunroom off the kitchen, newer appliances and so much more. $579,900 11036 Ridgecorde Lane Creve Coeur Steve Mathes Coldwell Banker Gundaker 503-6533, stevemathes.com You’ll love this renovated, 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom charmer located in the Ladue School District. It has a first-floor master suite, updated kitchen and baths and approximately 3,500 square-feet of finished living space on three levels, and comes with the Home Protection Plan. $575,000

Enjoy an elegant, 1.5-story home with all the conveniences of condo living. Nine-foot ceilings and stunning marble floors, two fireplaces, a formal living room, large master bedroom, fenced backyard and partially finished lower level await you in this stunning home. $525,000 21 Picardy Lane Ladue John Ryan The Ryan Tradition, Coldwell Banker Gundaker 9651 Clayton Road, 993-8000, theryantradition.com This spacious home features an open floor plan, large rooms and great flow. The main-level master suite has two walk-in closets and a luxury bath. The updated kitchen offers a center island, custom cabinets and top-of-the line appliances, adjoined to a 23-foot-by-20-foot family room with a fireplace. A game room, theatre/ exercise room and lots of storage are in the finished lower level. $1.225 million 5266 Westminster Place Central West End Maya Kefalov Coldwell Banker Gundaker 660-4040, 993-8000, mayakefalov.cbgundaker.com Sophisticated, bright and spacious, this 7-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom classic centerhall house features an open floor plan, fabulous fenced yard, 12-foot ceilings, a 2-car garage and walls of windows. The updated interior and exterior gracefully blends timeless historic features and modern amenities along one of St. Louis’ most elegant streets.

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Ideas for a Spring Gathering

By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

Beth Garrison

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Kate & Co. • G arden parties are huge. For centerpieces, use vintage teacups or even rain boots instead of pots, or make a little ‘market’ of flowers for guests to arrange their own bouquets to take home. • Find an obscure holiday, like National Margarita Day or the Kentucky Derby, and throw a themed party around that.

• O versized florals make bold statements and are as unusual as they are beautiful. You also can hang ribbons, beads or crystals from the ceiling to give venues a wow factor. • M iniature food is really gaining popularity. For a new take on a classic caesar salad, stick a leaf of romaine lettuce and a small breadstick in a Champagne flute, with a bit of dressing at the bottom.

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• The Great Gatsby theme is huge for spring. Incorporate clean whites, soft pastels and a subdued atmosphere. Have a simple and clean menu with a great starter course, a wonderful entrée, and a killer dessert. Keep the theme pure with light, sparkling Champagne and gin drinks. • Radiant orchid and cobalt blue are both huge for the season. Use radiant orchid for a pop of color; cobalt blue can be used all over.

• At this point in the year, everyone is ready to go to the lake or the ocean. The combination of blues, whites and greys can evoke an ocean or sky feel, and the grey tones it down. • Play up the whimsy of Easter. Use planter boxes or ceramic pitchers to hold utensils for a fun garden theme. Wrap green plastic ware in orange paper napkins and tie them with a green ribbon to make little carrots, or fold cloth napkins into rabbit ear shapes.

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• After this harsh winter, St. Louisans want to get outside. But don’t forget that it will still be cool for a couple more months. If you want to have an outside party, offer your guests brightly covered pashminas or little sips of soup to keep warm. • Make a tea bar with different types of green teas. Infuse ice cubes with popular super fruits like guava or dragon fruit so your guests can customize their drink.

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ust like blooms peeking through the soil and baby bunnies taking their first hops, parties and gatherings are a sure sign of spring. From simple baby and bridal showers to large weddings and bar mitzvahs, these tips and ideas from local party planners will make your spring soiree breezy and refreshing.

Floral Design

Spring

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or many, it’s just not spring without a fresh bouquet of fragrant bulbs or a vivid arrangement of bright flora. To celebrate the season, local florists show us their take on spring floral designs.

By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

Ladue Florist Eggplant-purple tulips dot the mostly yellow and lime green bouquet designed by Marianne Przetak and Lori Cox at Ladue Florist. Cox says the design, which incorporates hydrangeas, tulips, sonrisa yellow roses, French tulips, daffodils, hyacinth, beargrass and lily grass, is symbolic: lime green represents “buds coming up after this awful winter” and the purple tulips signify growth and rebirth.

Ken Miesner’s Flowers Ken Meisner arranged this spring bouquet in a white garden basket, adorning the handle with polka-dotted and striped wire French ribbon. Hydrangea, roses and tulips are surrounded with nandina, while green hyperican berries explode from the basket. Meisner says he thought of “happy, bright, colorful spring and Easter,” when designing this multihued arrangement.

Caroline Kelsey Designs Potted in a familyheirloom sterling silver bowl, Caroline Kelsey’s arrangement is reminiscent of an English garden, with a spattering of succulents that she’s grown for more than a year. She surrounded the plants with hydrangea, lilies, tulips, irises, grape ivy and ranunculus in a palette of purples, pinks and blue-greens. Kelsey says this arrangement will live on even after the petals have wilted: she can root the succulents and hydrangea and they’ll continue growing.

Wildflowers Wildflowers owner and lead designer Jane Winter wanted this oblong arrangement to appear natural. She grouped asymmetrical clusters of yellow tea roses, tête-à-têtes, lilies and paperwhites, and used honey bracelet and branches of pussy willow for balance. The bouquet is arranged in an ocean-blue ceramic container, complementing the whites and yellows of the plants.

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What’s On Your

Spring Menu?

o get-together is complete without a nice meal—or, at least, a few scrumptious bites. With spring on its way, we asked local caterers for their favorite seasonal specialties to spice up your gathering.

By Lisa Watson

Grilled Watermelon & Avocado Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Ingredients: 2 c baby spinach 1 c arugula 1 T goat cheese 1 t toasted almonds 1 watermelon wedge (Chef Beau prefers to take the rind off and grill it) 3 avocado slices

Directions: Place watermelon on chilled plate. Toss all ingredients but the avocado slices together with Champagne Vinaigrette, careful not to overdress salad. Top your salad with the avocado and enjoy!

Champagne Vinaigrette (yields ¾ cup)

Ingredients: ¼ c extra virgin olive oil ¼ c Champagne vinegar ¼ c Champagne 3 t Dijon mustard 2 t honey ¾ t salt ¼ t fresh ground pepper

Directions: Add all ingredients together, whisk thoroughly and chill for at least 20 minutes. Keep chilled for up to four days. Note: Make your very own Champagne Vinegar by leaving out your Champagne in an open widemouthed jar at room temperature. In three weeks, you’ll have Champagne Vinegar.

For another take on the fresh spring salad, Chuck Friedhoff of Butler’s Pantry offered up this recipe. If you’d rather have it without all the prep work, you can find it on the menu at Bixby’s through the end of March. Just look for the Ladue News Spring Salad!

Ladue News Spring Salad (Serves 4)

Champagne Vinaigrette Ingredients: ¼ c Champagne vinegar 2 T extra virgin olive oil 1 T Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Place all ingredients in bowl and stir to combine.

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Salad 1 head frisée 1 bunch watercress 1 bunch local asparagus (trimmed, cleaned & roasted) 4 oz oyster mushrooms (trimmed, cleaned & roasted) 6 each fingerling potatoes (cleaned, halved & roasted) 4 oz herb chevre 4 each poached local eggs

Directions: Clean and dry frisée and watercress. Clean and trim asparagus. Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper. Trim mushrooms, then toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Halve the potatoes and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast asparagus, mushrooms and potatoes in 400-degree oven until tender. Cool (this can be done a day ahead of time). To serve, let cool or warm to room temperature. Poach eggs and assemble ingredients.

Orzo, Watermelon & Avocado Salad, and Smoked Trout Photos by Sarah Crowder, Ladue News Salad Photo by Kimberly Henricks-Friedhoff

Spring means the fruits and vegetables at the grocery store soon will be all the fresher and juicier. Chef Beau Meadows of Patty Long Catering offered this seasonal salad:

Ann Lemcke of Art of Entertaining offered this fresh and light dish, sure to please the taste buds:

Tomato Basil Orzo Ingredients: 1 box orzo (cooked – follow package directions) 1 c cooked, chopped fresh spinach 1/3 c balsamic vinegar 1/3 c lemon juice 1/3 c olive oil 1 t garlic salt 1 t lemon pepper ½ c diced sundried tomatoes ¼ c chopped fresh basil 1 c fresh-grated Parmesan cheese

Directions: Toss together all ingredients in mixing bowl. Garnish with 1/2 cup pine nuts. Can be served warm or at room temperature.

Rick Williams of Deer Creek Café offered this simple yet tasty appetizer.

Smoked Trout Appetizer

Directions:

Ingredients:

Deep fry or bake potato pancakes, according to package instructions. Cut trout into approximately ½ inch by 1 inch pieces. Place a dollop of crème fraiche on top of pancakes, then place the trout and basil on top and serve.

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Whether you enjoy a martini shaken or stirred, serve it in style in an azure blue martini set—the perfect way to add a pop of color to your next party!

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“We sell invitations for every occasion, starting at birth,” says Sanchez. “It’s really fun when you see your customers come back: You would have done their high school graduation, and they come back for a 21st birthday, and then their wedding.”

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The Power of Early Detection BY CONNIE MITCHELL

HEN IT COMES TO CANCER, MANY cases are mysteries. It’s very difficult— even impossible—to pinpoint what leads to a malignancy. Yet, there are a few cancers that clearly are linked to specific causes. Smoking contributes to lung cancer, sun damage contributes to skin cancer, and—in a stunning 99 percent of cases—human papillomavirus (HPV) is present in cervical cancer cases. Not every woman who has HPV will develop cervical cancer; but for women who are diagnosed, HPV almost is always a contributing factor. “Up to 80 percent of sexually active women become exposed to HPV by age 50, and only a small number progress to cervical cancer,” says Dr. Andrea Stephens, an obstetrician/gynecologist on staff at St. Luke’s Hospital. Risk factors for progression include exposure to high risk types of HPV (especially types 16 and 18), persistence of HPV for more than two years, smoking and immunosuppression (women who have other serious medical conditions or other cancers, or who are on medications after organ transplants). “The length of time for development of cervical cancer from exposure to HPV ranges from 10 to 20 years for most women,” Stephens notes. The key to successful treatment and remission of cervical cancer is early detection. “Treatment is based on the extent of the disease,” says Dr. Al Elbendary, a specialist in gynecologic oncology on staff at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. “If the cancer is diagnosed in stage 1 and confined

“UP TO 80 PERCENT OF SEXUALLY ACTIVE WOMEN BECOME EXPOSED TO HPV BY AGE 50, AND ONLY A SMALL NUMBER PROGRESS TO CERVICAL CANCER.” DR. ANDREA STEPHENS, obstetrician/gynecologist, St. Luke’s Hospital

to the cervix, we typically approach treatment with surgery—usually a hysterectomy—or radiation therapy. Cancer beyond stage 1 often requires chemotherapy and radiation,” he says. Younger women who want to preserve their ability to bear children may be candidates for a more conservative procedure, known as conization, in which only a portion of the cervix is removed. Very small cancerous lesions may be treated with a procedure called ‘radical resection of the cervix,’ which preserves the uterus, allowing women to carry pregnancies to term. “There are some situations where younger women who develop cervical cancer can be treated effectively and maintain childbearing, but those are special circumstances,” Elbendary says. Early detection requires vaginal exams and pap smears because cervical cancer has few or no noticeable symptoms in most cases. Abnormal

bleeding, bleeding after intercourse or unusual vaginal discharge should be brought to the attention of a physician, but these symptoms are usually present only in cases of advanced disease. “Pap smears are effective at detecting even precancerous lesions of the cervix, so the pap smear is the main reason we have been successful in the United States and Western countries in controlling this cancer,” Elbendary says. Precancerous lesions or cells can be removed before cervical cancer develops. Frequency of pap smears depends on age, risk factors and individual medical history, so each woman should discuss pap smear recommendations with her physician to determine the best preventive health plan. Both Elbendary and Stephens are proponents of the HPV vaccine as a method of preventing potential cancers. “The HPV vaccine is up to 98 percent effective, and the immunity or protection has been shown to persist for at least five years in studies,” Stephens says. “Studies of girls and women, ages 9 to 26 years old, who have been vaccinated demonstrate lower rates of progression to precancerous cell changes that are associated with development of cancer. Serious side effects of the vaccine are few, and complications after receiving the vaccine are rare. It has now been shown to be useful for boys and men ages 9 to 26, as well.” Cervical cancer is one of the few types of cancer that can be prevented through proper preventive health care. Take advantage of this ability, and talk with your physician about vaccination and testing.

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ometimes work is a real pain in the neck— literally. Creating an ergonomically optimal work space is not always easy or possible, and the result can be pain and tension in the cervical spine, the seven vertebrae in the neck on which our heavy heads balance. “With the neck in the neutral position (not rotated and held so that the eyes face straight forward), each vertebra rests comfortably on the level below, and minimal muscle tone is needed to maintain the posture,” explains Dr. Todd Stewart, a neurological surgeon specializing in spine surgery at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. “If one tilts the head forward, then the muscles in the back of the neck have to contract to hold the 10to 15-pound cranium in an offset position.” Ergonomics are aimed at minimizing muscular tension while performing job duties. To achieve an ergonomically correct position, ears should be directly above the shoulders, and you should be looking slightly down, Stewart notes. The screen should be 20 to 60 inches away from your face and directly in front of you so that the neck is not turned one way or another for an extended period of Dr. Gurpreet Padda, time. “The keyboard should be sepa- anesthesiologist board-certified rate from the monitor so the arms in pain medicine, medical can rest comfortably beside the director of the Padda Institute body with the forearms extending Center for Interventional Pain forward at 90 degrees,” Stewart Management says. “If the keyboard is too high, you’ll find yourself continually holding your shoulders up to type.” For this reason, he notes that laptops located on a desk may not allow the arms to be in the preferred position. Most people who develop neck pain find that with over-thecounter pain relievers and rest, the pain resolves on its own within 10 days, says Dr. Gurpreet Padda, an anesthesiologist who is

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board-certified in pain medicine and serves as medical director of the Padda Institute Center for Interventional Pain Management. “A smaller portion of neck pain that exists beyond 10 days or is so excruciating will require medical care,” Padda says. “Those patients typically need simple things, and we frequently use biomechanical manipulation either through physical therapy or chiropractic.” However, a small number of patients may develop cervical dystonia, a condition in which neck muscles contract involuntarily, causing the head to turn to one side. These patients often miss work and experience searing pain. Severe neck pain that radiates down the arm may indicate nerve compression and also is cause for more aggressive medical intervention. And sudden neck pain associated with pain in the jaw, left arm and chest, nausea, as well as sweating, should be evaluated immediately to rule out a heart attack. Both Stewart and Padda recommend frequent movement to help maintain spine health. Do not sit at a desk for more than an hour at a time before getting up, moving around, stretching and doing some simple neck rolls. In addition, Padda notes that smoking can decrease blood supply to the disks that cushion the vertebrae, increasing pain. Additionally, extra body weight places a tremendous load on the spine. “If you’re one pound overweight, you put about an extra 20 pounds of force on your spine,” Padda says. “If you’re 10 pounds overweight, you put an extra 240 pounds of force on your spine. And if you’re 40 pounds overweight, you have almost 1,000 pounds of extra force on your spine. Even though the weight is down in the abdomen or somewhere else, that force transmission occurs through the whole spine.” To sum up, Stewart says, “the best things to fend off muscular neck pain are reducing stress levels, maintaining good posture, and frequent stretching of the neck and shoulders. Core strengthening also can help to fend off spine pain in general.”

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NCE UPON A TIME…BETHANY PENROD OF MARYLAND Heights signed up to volunteer at Mid America Horse Rescue. Though she didn’t have much experience with horses, she was interested in learning to care for them, as well as in the rescue’s mission of providing a new life for retired race horses, who might otherwise face slaughter. “I didn’t have my heart set on adopting one when I started there,” she says. “I’d been taking lessons and when I realized I wanted my own, I thought about what would be a good match for me. Margo (Sutter, the founder of the rescue group) knows all their stories and histories, so she got me thinking about what I wanted to do with the horse, which horses had injuries and what they were capable of doing, and all the other things I needed to consider.” After a couple of years getting to know the rescue and its herd, Penrod started to focus her attentions on one horse in particular: Baroque. “I took my time getting to know Baroque for several months, grooming him and bonding with him, before I was certain he was the one for me to bring home.” She adopted the 8-year-old horse two years ago, and brought him to Paradise Valley Ranch in Wildwood for boarding. Last fall, she adopted 7-year-old Papa, another thoroughbred who was best buddies with Baroque during their days at Mid America Horse Rescue. “The day I brought Papa home, I went and got Baroque, and we put them in the arena together,” Penrod recalls. “It was the cutest thing ever! They nosed each other and sniffed each other, then they looked at each other like they remembered one another and just walked off

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together. I’m 100 percent sure they remembered each other and were happy to be back together.” The pair remain best buddies, and Baroque looks out for his younger friend, Penrod says. “Baroque is high on the pecking order with the other horses—he’s one of the top dogs out there. Papa is a little lower on the pecking order, so he’s less likely to get in there and get food first. So when they go to the hay bale, Baroque will clear the way for Papa to come next to him and eat.” Though they get along great, the horses have completely opposite personalities, Penrod says. “Baroque is like a Labrador retriever on the ground— he’s sweet and cuddly and laid back,” she says. “Under the saddle, he’s more spirited—he’s young and playful and he loves to do everything very fast. That was one of the first things we had to work on when I started riding him. But he’s an incredible athlete: He amazes me with what he’s capable of.” Papa, on the other hand, she describes as ‘a big clown.’ “He’s quite the goofball. He likes to nudge things over with his nose and have fun and be goofy. But in the saddle, he’s the calmest horse I’ve ever met.” Having learned to ride as an adult, Penrod says the two horses’ distinct styles really helped her grow as a rider. And the time she spends with them is one of the highlights of her week, she says. “The bond you build is just incredible. Even a bad day of riding is better than any other day—they learn something and you learn something.” Any accomplishment for the horse and rider builds that bond even more, she says, recalling time spent training Baroque to do small jumps. “I remember our first jump, when we were working with the trainer and she said, We’re ready to give it a try. The first time they do it is such an accomplishment, and to know you were a part of it is really gratifying.” FOR YOUR OWN FAIRY-TAIL ENDING... Mid America Horse Rescue 8743 Le Pere School Road, Millstadt, Ill. 302-2216, mahrnfp@yahoo.com, mahrnfp.org Proudly sponsored by Carol House Furniture With their belief that bigger things can come out of selling furniture, Carol House and the Dubmans proudly donate a portion of each sale to local charities. One of the organizations the company supports is its very own Carol House QUICK FIX Pet Clinic, which spays and neuters pets for low-income families. For more information, call 771-PETS or visit CarolHousePetClinic.org.

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ENTAL HEALTH IS AS CRITICAL FOR PETS as it is for us! Tartar and plaque enveloping the gums and tooth base in our pets can shed bacteria throughout the pet body. Aside from the obvious ‘doggie bad breath,’ conditions like kidney failure, facial/skin infections, nasal infections, heart disease and more all can be associated with an infected mouth. The bad breath (or halitosis) is due to bacterial infections of the gums (gingiva) and supporting tissues (periodontal tissues), which support the tooth in its socket. In dental disease, all you may notice is reddening of the gums in your pets. In particular, there may be a very clear reddening around the base of the tooth entering into the gum tissue. Bacteria, mixed with saliva, blood cells and other debris, will coalesce and create plaque. As the material sits— aside from shedding bacteria into the bloodstream, en route to organs around the body—it will eventually mineralize and form tartar or calculus. This

latter product adheres to the gums and enamel coating of the teeth. It is common to see a recession of the gum line as the gum or gingival tissue degrades and erodes from the infection. Veterinarians will examine the teeth during the course of your pet’s visit. The likely suggestion is to put your pet on an annual or bi-annual schedule for formal dental cleansing. This entails a blood exam pre-anesthesia, and a formal descaling and polishing, as is typical of our human dental care. Many vets will suggest and apply some form of product to coat the enamel, minimizing the re-accumulation of plaque and tartar, along with a suggested protocol for routine cleaning by pet owners at home. Maintenance care is the key here. Usually teeth are extracted only when they are very loose, as pockets formed in and around the affected tooth will allow for an exacerbation or proliferation of the gum/periodontal tissue infections. The pet stores offer a large cadre of maintenance

products to assure pet health care. I would be cautious in your selection, and always best to seek the advice of your veterinarian, just to be sure. The pricing and breadth of services for a formal veterinary dental procedure can be shopped around. Compare and ask questions. Be sure that your pet is under direct supervision of a veterinarian during the course of the procedure. Always best to ask about patient monitoring technologies on board, as well. Jump to the opportunity to keep your critters healthy through proper and persistent dental health care. Cats are just as much in need as are dogs.

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Diversions

Pearson, Peter & Pixie Dust

By Brittany Nay

Q&A with Ridley Pearson

Take us back to the moment when the idea arose for Peter and the Starcatchers. When my oldest daughter, who is now 17, was 5, I was reading Peter Pan to her while she sat on my lap. She put her hand across the book and asked, How did Peter Pan meet Captain Hook? A light bulb went off in my head, and I had a flood of other questions like Why could Peter Pan fly? and Where did Tinkerbell come from? Talk about the process of turning the book into a Broadway play. Disney Theatrical acquired the rights to the book. They envisioned it not as a standard Broadway musical, but as a quieter play with just a few songs. Rick Elice, of Jersey Boys fame, penned the play; and small performances were staged for Rick, Dave and me in the basement of a church in Manhattan. Then it went to Pages to Stages—a series of performances where you can workshop your play with an audience to critique it. It was rehearsed and performed every day for about 30 days. Rick rewrote it every night in his hotel room, and the actors learned it new each day. Then it moved to off Broadway and Broadway. What can audiences expect from the play? I can actually guarantee that you will see a form of theater you haven’t seen in at least a couple of decades. In an era where all of our technology pushes at us, and even theater has come to that with musicals, Peter and the Starcatcher draws you in and engages you, and makes you work in a way to make you figure out what is going on onstage. It’s remarkable. Whether you like it or not, you will leave glad that you had the experience.

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Tell us about the production’s stars. From the La Jolla, Calif., show on, off and on Broadway, it has maintained almost the same cast the entire way. By the time it’s in St. Louis, they will have completed 140 performances of it together. They have it down. These guys nail it. Do you have a favorite scene? Everyone and their uncle and anybody who can breathe is going to cite the opening of the second act as their favorite—it’s a given. I really believe that it will go down as a classic moment in theater. It’s just that good. The scene I still get really moved by is an ensemble moment at the end of the first act. There are some terrifying scenes set in a storm, and then the entire cast launches into song; it’s a wonderful, spirited, emotive piece of music. I still get chills every time I see it. And now that I know the song, I find myself singing along. Describe your experience watching the play. I have seen it 26 times—in New York, Denver, Washington, on and off Broadway—and I love the thing. Rick Elice wrote this charming and substantially funny piece. The jokes are at an adult level—kids 10 and up will get a lot of the humor, and ages 15 and up will get even more. It still gives me chills when I either hear a character we created or see a scene somewhat like what Dave and I created. It’s hard to describe the tingles that you get. It’s such an honor to have your piece translated to the stage. Every performance is new each night: You see an adult crying from laughter, or a kid pulling on a parent’s sleeve and you know they’re saying, I remember that from the book! Will you be seeing it in St. Louis? Oh, I’m going! It’s incredibly special to me. I wrote Peter and the Starcathers in a house in Kirkwood, so it will forever mean St. Louis to me. The series has gone on to be a big international bestseller and still sells millions every year—it has a great place in my St. Louis heart. For me to be able to share it with what I now call my hometown is very special to me. Anybody who gets a book turned into a play is doing back-flips. But this one is really, really good. I’m so lucky. What is it about Peter Pan that continues to fascinate people? It’s a piece that appeals to our sense of wonder, our sense of independence and our sense of moving from puberty to adulthood. It taps into so

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many of those fundamental desires that we hold all our lives: to not grow up, to be free and have flight, to have fun, but also have purpose. It hits a lot of notes that tap into the human spirit. Every now and then, an author hits all the right notes, and J.M. Barrie got it right.

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ow did Peter Pan become the boy who never grew up? The story behind the beloved character’s magical journey to Neverland will be unveiled during the Broadway play Peter and the Starcatcher, running today through March 9 at Peabody Opera House. The five-time Tony Award-winning production, which also garnered a record-setting nine nominations in 2012, is the Broadway adaptation of the internationally popular book series, Peter and the Starcatchers, a prequel to J. M. Barrie’s classic tale of Peter Pan. Author Ridley Pearson, who has called St. Louis home for the past 14 years and penned the series with author Dave Barry, recently told LN more about the book’s transformation from the page to the stage.

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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER March 7-9, Peabody Opera House; peabodyoperahouse.com - St. Louis author Ridley Pearson co-wrote the book from which the play is based with Dave Barry - The play is about Peter Pan’s back story, a prequel to J.M. Barrie’s classic tale - The five-time Tony-winning production is making its St. Louis debut

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BIGchill IT’S WARMING UP. YES, I’VE LIVED IN THIS town long enough to know not to declare with any certainty the rough part is over, but still, it is March. Even if this little heatwave is just a temporary reprieve from what no one can argue has been a brutal winter, it gives a temperate moment of reflection to thoughtfully ponder what the hell went on for the last three months. I mean, if one more person posted a screen shot of a -18 degree day…We heard the explanation dozens of times: The polar vortex. At first, I thought it was one of those madeup weather words like ‘tornadic,’ but it turns out the polar vortex is an actual thing. And no, it’s not the name of Jor-El’s fortress of solitude or a new North Face jacket. It’s a weather phenomenon. It’s also what my husband calls our bedroom after his syndicate poker night, but I digress. The polar vortex, according to Wikipedia, is a “persistent, large-scale cyclone, located near either of a planet’s geographical poles.” It can last for more than a month, and I’m guessing you already know what it brings. Apparently, the polar vortex also brings a terminology shift. It’s hard to sell people on the idea of global warming after a winter out of a Dostoyevsky novel. So now, it’s global climate change; and the polar vortex is both a cause and a symptom. I’m not discounting climate issues, but changing the moniker to that catch-all really takes the wind out of the sails: possibly

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TANGENTIAL THINKER due to climate change, but there’s no way to be sure. So, back to the polar vortex: It’s a whirling, swirling expansive air mass that every 20 years or so swoops down from the Arctic (or swoops up from the Antarctic), and blasts bone-chilling cold across several hundred miles at a stretch. The polar vortex can be responsible for ozone depletion, sub-zero temperatures, brutal wind-chill factors, depression, weight gain, over-sleeping, road rage, an increase in chili production and a subsequent baby boom. So whatever the Polar Vortex was, it appears to have dissipated. I picture the thing swirling violently into a cave that instantly seals shut— Bam! Then silence…and perhaps a bird chirping. Slowly people emerge from their homes, stretching in the sun and seizing the 40-degree day. Who knows? My next weather column may be titled, The Long Hot Summer; but for now, at least it’s not frigid, we can bask in the brisk.

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DIV ER SIONS

REVIEWS

MOVIE REVIEW

THEATER REVIEW BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Non-Stop

JUST STOP

BY MARK BRETZ

ET ME JUST START off by saying I love Liam Neeson. I think he is an extremely talented and wildly underrated actor. Plus, I always attributed his personal tragedy (wife Natasha Richardson was killed in a skiing accident in 2009) as a contributing factor to his shift in genre preference. The guy went from Kinsey and Schindler’s List to The A-Team and Taken 2 (and 3). Then, I saw an interview with Neeson last week, where he all but told Anderson Cooper that if there were a $10-million paycheck in it, he’d make the movie. His window as an action star was closing and he intended to milk it for every dime. I’m paraphrasing, of course. Well, that certainly explains things. Like a linebacker who has been traded from the Seahawks to the Texans, he’s just playing out his contract until retirement. So, Non-Stop… Honestly, if I could tell you the plot, I would. Neeson plays an air marshal on an international flight, in which a bad guy is threatening to kill a passenger every 20 minutes until he gets $150 million. On a side note, I’m fairly certain I could be a Xanax and two bloodies into an international flight and still crack this case (They’re on a plane, not wandering the Titanic). At this point, it almost feels like the writers thought that the audience might not notice the fundamental absurdity of the premise if they continued to pile on the nonsense. So they do. There are drugs, hackers, terrorists, bombs and—perhaps the most offensive element of all—Neeson’s character smokes in the lavatory, twice. Sorry, I draw the line. This movie is a complete and utter waste of time. Not even the talents of Neeson and Julianne Moore can redeem it. On another side note, I think Neeson and Moore should date. They make an attractive couple. You almost can imagine them whispering between takes, Let’s just get our paychecks and get the hell out of here. Talk about crash and burn.

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Shirley Bradshaw is only 42 years old, but she feels more like 142. It’s the mid-1980s, and Shirley lives a humdrum existence in a working-class neighborhood in Liverpool, England.

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She and her husband, Joe, have two grown children who live away from home, a home where Shirley spends much of her time talking to the wall and referring to herself as Shirley Valentine, her maiden name. The wall generally is more responsive than Joe, who figures that since he is the breadwinner of the family, his dinner should be ready on the table when he arrives home.

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So, when Shirley’s best friend wins a trip for two to Greece and invites Shirley to join her, Shirley is intrigued. She’d like to go on holiday and snap out of her funk, but she doubts that Joe will let her. Will Shirley finally make a decision of her own?

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film is a poignant, disturbing true story of a young girl’s forced adoption and the complicated journey to right a wrong. It’s a 6. The Book Thief Have the Kleenex ready. This powerful story of a young orphan surviving in Nazi Germany as her foster parents harbor a young Jewish man will have you reaching for the tissues. It’s a 7. Inside Llewyn Davis The Coen brothers have a huge win here with this surreal story of a struggling folk singer who is trying to

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HIGHLIGHTS Playwright Willy Russell’s one-woman, two-act drama garnered some nifty prizes following its debut in Liverpool in 1986, winning the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, as well as Olivier and Tony awards for best actress. Local actress Teresa Doggett, who delivered an affecting performance as the title character in a rendition four years ago at Stray Dog Theatre, reprises her role in a charming and poignant portrayal at Dramatic License Productions. Lee Anne Mathews directs with a sure and steady touch, gently coaxing a convincing portrayal by Doggett that tugs at the heartstrings.

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For her part, Doggett easily moves between a number of characters besides Shirley, including voicing busybody neighbor Gillian’s snobbish superiority, daughter Milandra’s whiny self-centeredness and Joe’s mindlessly cruel disdain. Shirley Valentine is resigned to her fate and diligent in handling the duties that life has thrust upon her, an acceptance that Doggett precisely conveys. When she takes a chance, though, at ‘jumping off the roof,’ you’ll find that you’re likely to root for her safe, and happier, landing.

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RATING: 4 out of 10

HE WEATHER MAY BE warming, but that doesn’t necessarily mean there’s anything in theaters worth seeing. If you remain firmly planted to your couch, rightfully suspicious of the thaw, you have options. Here’s what’s new on DVD:

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DINING OUT

spicybits BY MATT SORRELL

It’s time once again for the James Beard Foundation Awards. The annual ‘Oscars’ of the culinary world recently announced its list of semi-finalists, and St. Louis is represented in a big way. Chefs GERARD CRAFT (Niche); KEVIN WILLMANN (Farmhaus); KEVIN NASHAN (Sidney Street Cafe); JOSH GALLIANO (The Libertine); and BEN POREMBA (Elaia) all are in the running for the title of Best Chef: Midwest. Chef Sidney Street’s RICK LEWIS of Quincy Kevin Nashan Street Bistro has been tapped as a contender for Rising Star Chef of the Year, and Taste in the CWE has been nominated for Outstanding Bar Program. Finalists for the awards will be announced on March 18, in Chicago, and the winners will be revealed in NYC in May. Congrats to all, good luck and thanks for representing St. Louis’ culinary scene so well! The 6th Annual FestivAle event will be held this Saturday, March 8, at Neo on Locust (2801 Locust Street). Proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In addition to celebrating the St. Louis region’s beer scene, light bites from some of the area’s top restaurants are involved in the fun this year. Among the highlights of the event will be a VIP reception that will include a panel discussion with PHIL WYMORE and CORY KING of Perennial Artisan Ales, and a tasting of a special VIPonly brew. Tickets are available at the door, online at gateway.cff.org/festivale or by calling the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at 733-1241.

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A couple of closings to report: Chill Frozen Yogurt in Clayton officially closed its doors last Sunday, March 2. It’s been announced that another local concern, Yo My Goodness Frozen Yogurt, will be moving into the Chill space at 7610 Wydown Ave. later this month. And BlackFinn Grill in the Galleria has shuttered, as well. No word on the reason for either closure. Grub Street, New York Magazine’s dining blog, recently issued a list of the 101 Most Amazing American Doughnut Shops With Serious Street Cred, and three local doughnut purveyors made the cut: Strange Donuts; World’s Fair Donuts; and Donut Stop. Congrats! Strange Donuts

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Come Please Your Palate BY SIDNEY LEWIS

SINCE REOPENING IN CHESTERFIELD several years ago, Balaban’s has garnered plenty of accolades, including multiple awards of the Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. It had been a while since our last visit and lots has happened in the interim, including an expansion of the space and the promotion of D. Scott Phillips from catering and banquet chef to executive chef last summer; so we recently dropped in to see what else is new. The focus still is on smaller plates, as opposed to the bistro fare at the original Central West End location. The dinner menu reflects this, divvied up as it is between selections of Tapas, Soup & Salad, Appetizers and Entrees. We figured we owed it to ourselves to try something from each. The Beef Carpacio ($12), consists of a selection of thin slices of beef with pickled red onion, strips of shaved Parmesan cheese, capers, Dijon mustard and crostini. The combo of salt, spice and crunch made for a fine appetite primer. It paired with a glass of Novelty Hill Merlot ($9), suggested next to the dish on the menu. For those looking for value in their vino, the menu also notes that all wines are sold at retail prices with none of that ‘restaurant mark-up.’ Cold soups aren’t exactly an intuitive dining choice during the winter months, so we were surprised to find Cucumber Bisque (cup $5, bowl $8), under the Soup & Salad offerings. We put our preconceptions on hold and decided to give it a try. It proved to be a mild and flavorful reminder that spring is (hopefully) right around the corner. The gorgeous green soup was set off with a swirl

of creme fraiche. The mild, vegetal sweetness of the cucumber was offset by a touch of lemon. On the whole, the dish made for a clean, tasty palate refresher. The Smoked Trout Pancake ($12) was another cold dish standout. The sweet corn pancake, crisp around the edges and flaky throughout, was accented with a horseradish creme fraiche. All of these elements served to highlight the savory dollop of smoked trout rillete on top. Those who come to Balaban’s with a hearty appetite will be pleased with the entree selection, which currently includes big-plate favorites like Beef Wellington and Filet Oscar. We opted for the Stuffed Chicken ($18), which was supremely tender and chock-full of earthy shiitake mushrooms and savory bacon with assorted vegetables on the side. A slice of classic, no-frills Carrot Cake ($7), accented with a bit of whipped cream and a blackberry, wrapped things up nicely. With it’s convenient location on Clarkson Road and plenty of parking, visiting Balaban’s is a breeze for county and city denizens alike, and the varied menu and expansive wine list ensures there’s something for every palate. Also of note for oeneophiles is the expansive retail wine selection and the ongoing schedule of wine classes and dinners.

1772 Clarkson Road, 636-449-6700, balabanswine.com

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DIV ER SIONS

GAME ON!

TREVOR ROSENTHAL

Trevor will break that this fall. It was at age 14 when Rosenthal first realized he was different. He was playing catch with his father, when Dad looked the other way for a split second. The ball hit him in the ribs, breaking his ribs. His father thought from then on that he would refrain from that type of physical activity. His dad is a very smart man. And so were the Cardinals scouts. Trevor was a shortstop at a junior college in Kansas. He had just started pitching, and had less than five innings on the mound. However, the Cardinals saw him throw over 90. They loved his arm action so much that they drafted him in the 21st round. By the end of this season, Rosenthal may be the best closer in baseball. We spoke in Jupiter. Do you still want to be a starting pitcher? I still have dreams and aspirations to one day be a starter, but I want to help this team in any way possible. What is it like being on the mound, knowing you can throw the ball by anybody? It’s fun. Talk to any pitcher. Even if things are not going as well as they should, we all have the mentality that we are the best no matter what. It’s really not cockiness. It’s a confidence. We got the talent. It’s fun knowing we are pitching to the best catcher in the game.

BY FRANK CUSUMANO

HAVE BEEN WATCHING CARDINALS BASEBALL since the late 1960s. I have seen Gibson, Carlton and Carpenter. But I have never seen an arm like Trevor Rosenthal—ever. Of all the people playing professional sports in our town, he may be the most gifted. Rosenthal says if he does become a starter, he would likely start off the game throwing 100.

However, there is no reason to remove Rosenthal from the closer spot. He fits into that role like Brooklyn Decker does into a swimsuit. He is out of central casting to close games in the big leagues. Rosenthal has made 17 post-season appearances over the last two seasons. He has never allowed a run. The all-time record is 19.

The only thing that could keep you from stardom is injury. How do you protect your gift, your right arm? It’s a constant learning process. Nobody has ever mastered it because of the amount of injuries in the game. We rely on our strength and conditioning staff, and our training staff. We just have to stay on top of everything. We have to know our bodies, and know the difference between real pain and just soreness.

FIVE THINGS I THINK: 1. The odds of Mizzou playing SLU in college basketball are the same as mine playing for the Boston Celtics: It’s childish. SLU wants to play, Mizzou doesn’t. Mizzou has a much better tradition. They can lose a game to SLU and still be a wonderful program. Play the game. 2. Jhonny Peralta may never make anybody forget Ozzie Smith in the field. However, if he hits 20 homers with 80 RBIs, that would be like three Cardinal shortstop seasons combined. He screwed up. He paid his price. I think he will hit. 3. I hope when the Rams brass say they are just fine at wide receiver, they are playing it coy. The Rams didn’t have a receiver catch 50 balls, and that is tough to do in this pass-happy league. They were 30th in offense. I think you can upgrade a little. 4. The Blues’ Tom Stillman is one of the great owners in our town. Any owner who sits in the stand, and lives and dies during a shootout is my kind of owner. He also plays pick-up hockey with former players and employees during the day. How cool would a parade be for the Blues in June? 5. My next goal in life is to be a consultant. That is the best gig going. You don’t really have to reach a goal. You just give a thought and get paid well for it.

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THE CLOSER, FOR NOW

What pitches are you throwing and what are you working on? I am throwing fastball, change-up and curve ball. I am working on my cutter. I am not throwing my cutter as much right now. I am just trying to get my arm in shape.

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DIV ER SIONS

AROUND TOWN

BY BRITTANY NAY

THROUGH 3/9

3/14

OTHER DESERT CITIES The Repertory Theatre presents Other Desert Cities, the dramatic story of a young novelist who returns home to get approval for her latest work—a tell-all family memoir. Various times. $17-$76. 968-4925 or repstl.org.

CELTIC WOMAN Celebrate Ireland and the Emerald Isles through Celtic music and song when The Emerald Tour comes to Fox Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $42-$102. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

KEVIN EUBANKS Former Tonight Show band leader and acclaimed guitarist Kevin Eubanks will perform at Lumiere Place’s Lumiere Theatre. 7 and 10 p.m. $25$35. ticketmaster.com.

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3/15-16

RENT New Line Theatre presents the Pulitzer-Prizewinning rock opera Rent at the Washington University South Campus Theatre. 8 p.m. $10-$20. newlinetheatre.com. DANCELIFE: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF DANCING Regional Arts Commission artists fellow Alice Boch, along with 20 top local dancers, will perform a special program to celebrate 50 years of dancing, at COCA. 8 p.m. 725-6555 or cocastl.org.

3/7-9

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER The Peabody Opera House presents the imaginative musical play based on the best-selling prequel to Peter Pan by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. Various times. $27-$92. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

3/8 CELEBRATE FITNESS Water aerobics, yoga, Zumba, and 5K and 10K runs will highlight this fitness workshop at Washington University Athletic Complex to benefit Siteman Cancer Center. 7:30 a.m. running events; 8:30 a.m. fitness classes. $30$35. celebrate-events.org.

3/12-30 SOUPS, STEWS AND CASSEROLES: 1976 The Repertory Theatre’s Studio Theatre series continues with Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976, about a Midwest company’s battle against a major manufacturer. Various times. $40 and up. 968-4925 or repstl.org.

PHIL DUNLAP QUINTET Pianist Phil Dunlap, Jazz St. Louis’ director of education and the leader of the Legacy Jazz Quintet, will perform the music of Miles Davis with an all-star lineup of St. Louis musicians at Jazz at the Bistro. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $10-$20. 289-4030 or jazzstl.org.

3/15 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE St. Louis’ ‘Rite of Spring’ parade will feature more than 130 floats, bands and helium balloons traveling from 18th and Market streets to Broadway Avenue. Noon. Free. 241-7287 or irishparade.org. GABRIEL IGLESIAS Comedian Gabriel Iglesias will bring his Unity Through Laughter tour to Peabody Opera House. 7:30 p.m. $39. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com. GIRLS NIGHT OUT GALA: Twenty women who have overcome tremendous obstacles will be honored at America Center. Attendees will receive a raffle ticket, unlimited event photos and the ultimate shopping experience. 7-11 p.m. gnogala.com.

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BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY II During a special musical performance, St. Louis Symphony will share the Powell Hall stage with Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, the Road Runner and more. 7 p.m. March 15; 2 p.m. March 16. $35-$65. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

3/18 Renee Fleming

NIGHT AT THE OPERA

DAVE BARRY Left Bank Books and Maryville University present New York Times-bestselling author Dave Barry, who will discuss his book, You Can Date Boys When You’re Forty, and Other Topics He Knows Very Little About, at Maryville. 7-9 p.m. $30. maryville.edu.

3/22 FABIO ZANON St. Louis Classical Guitar Society welcomes international award-winning Brazilian classical guitarist Fabio Zanon for a performance at the Ethical Society. 8 p.m. $24-$28. guitarstlouis.net. REFLECTIONS OF DEAN MARTIN AND FRANK SINATRA Deana Martin, daughter of the legendary Dean Martin, will perform her father’s songs, as well as her own, at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. $27-$47. 636-949-4433 or lindenwood.edu.

3/7 ARIANNA STRING QUARTET: A NIGHT AT THE OPERA WITH STELLA MARKOU Starring soprano Stella Markou, the Arianna String Quartet will perform music from some of the opera world’s greatest composers, at Touhill Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $25. 516-4949 or touhill.org. 3/7 & 3/9 LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR Winter Opera will perform Lucia di Lammermoor, the haunting tale of two feuding Scottish families, at Skip Viragh Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. March 7; 3 p.m. March 9. 865-0038 or winteroperastl.org. 3/15 RENEE FLEMING The Sheldon Gala will feature Grammy Award-winning opera star soprano Renee Fleming at The Sheldon Concert Hall. 8:15 p.m. $45-$55. 533-9900 or thesheldon.org.

CHECK THIS OUT 3/25 DAN RATHER Maryville University’s St. Louis Speakers Series continues with Dan Rather, acclaimed anchor of the CBS Evening News for 24 years, at Powell Hall. 8 p.m. $285-$420, series subscription. 534-1700 or stlouisspeakersseries.org.

DAN RATHER PHOTO BY JOHN P. FILO/CBS, RENEE FLEMING PHOTO BY ANDREW ECCLES

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Starting point for a success story 5. Fergie, more formally 10. Clothing 14. ___ It Romantic? 15. Counters 16. Chill 17. Not far 18. Swindler, slangily 19. Gangster’s blade 20. Director, Len Wiseman 23. Jockey’s wear 24. Country in the Middle East 25. Spirited 28. Pie perch 30. Yorkshire river 31. Artillery burst 33. Spec. effects tool 36. Director, McG 40. Help letters 41. Obviously surprised 42. Autumn 43. All excited 44. Brawl 46. Bakery treat 49. Gown fabric

51. Actor, Ted Danson 57. Assortment 58. One of the five basic tastes 59. ‘or ___!’ 60. Hidden valley 61. Month after Adar 62. Home, informally 63. Ad headline 64. Court figure 65. Caddie’s pocketful

Down 1. Milieu for Gretzky 2. Fishing, perhaps 3. Buzzing pest 4. Under pressure 5. Thoughtfully 6. One way to be taken 7. Corporal and captain 8. Air force heroes 9. LP player 10. Graduation cap attachment 11. Early alphabet 12. Cunning 13. Number of dwarves or sins 21. Small part

22. Hose material 25. Watch chains 26. 100 cents 27. Egyptian fertility goddess 28. ___ gin fizz 29. Brown or Yale 31. Alone 32. Increase, with ‘up’ 33. Blacken 34. Apple variety 35. Not openly 37. Good faith gestures 38. Type of maniac? 39. Conducted inward 43. Tom, Dick or Harry 44. White rat, e.g. 45. Bird ___ 46. Pollution problems 47. Arum lily 48. Architectural projection 49. Bait 50. Deprive of courage 52. Casks 53. Give off, as light 54. Delight 55. To be, to Brutus 56. Earns, after taxes

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Peter LeBlanc Jr., Jasmine Huda

Gene Dobbs Bradford and Maria Bradford

Bert and Danielle Vescolani

Annemarie and Matt Schumacher

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

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Elizabeth Brennan, Kimberly Brennan

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Alexa Beattie, John Carpenter

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Bruce Buckland, Laura Maschoff

Mary Pillsbury Wainwright and Don Wainwright

Chris Grahn-Howard, Rep. Joshua Peters, Masaharu and Miho Yoshida

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Theresa and Brett Shaw

Scottish St. Andrew Society

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Dave Tobin and Trish Muyco-Tobin

Ann and Jim Doyle

St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities

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Mark and Shannon McCollough, Brent Loewenstein

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THE SNOW FOUNDATION

collection, as well as a boutique and silent auction, on April 26 at The Chase Park Plaza. Thelma Steward is serving as honorary chair, while Kimberly Steward is the event chair. The festivities continue April 29 with the long-running FOX 2/News 11 Call-A-Thon for Kids, where this year’s donation lines will be manned by associates from Edward Jones. On April 30, Imo’s for Kids Day means 10 to 20 percent of the restaurant’s sales will go to Variety. And live bands and honorary chair Joe Edwards will highlight the Young Variety Night of the Rising Stars on May 1 at The Pageant. Event proceeds will help Variety serve about 15,000 kids next year, Albus says. “These kids have physical and developmental disabilities; and in most cases, we are the last resort for them in terms of obtaining the medical equipment, therapy and education services they need.” Funds from the fashion show will be dedicated to the organization’s Ther-Happy Kids Program, to help families without insurance receive treatment, while Dinner with the Stars largely supports the purchase of muchneeded, costly medical equipment. “For example, some of the wheelchairs can be as expensive as $30,000,” Albus notes. “And this year, we are celebrating the donation of Ameren’s 50th power chair.” Other event proceeds will help sustain additional Variety programs, including its resource center, adventure camp and children’s theater. In addition to its long-standing donor events, Variety has added a new grassroots fundraiser at helpavarietykid.org. “People can go online and choose an item like a bike, a book or a session of therapy, and make the gift right there,” Albus explains. A thermometer on the screen shows when enough money has been raised toward the item for it to be purchased and delivered to the child in need. “Donors will then receive a personal note about the kid they helped,” she adds. Variety’s kids are making great strides in terms of how they move, communicate and learn, Albus says. “With your donations, we are continuing to help even more kids.”

In response, The Snow Foundation will host its second annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 5 at Grant’s Farm. The adultonly party, which will feature St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher and KMOV’s Steve Savard as emcee, gives attendees exclusive access to Grant’s Farm a week before its season opening to search for eggs that contain impressive prizes. Last year, the event raised $100,000, and Gebel is aiming for $150,000 this year. That dollar amount is a significant number: The foundation began by financially supporting research for the syndrome and the clinical drug trials, which cost about $150,000 a year. And Gebel maintains that the expense of finding a cure will never stop her. “I am going to have to watch my kid deteriorate for $150,000?” she says. “Not on my watch.” Gebel is a very impressive person, Urano notes. “Many parents in this situation get depressed. But instead of waiting for her daughter to develop all the manifestations of this disease, she stood up and tried to raise money for research to treat it.” Gebel also asks others to step up and help. “If people will take a chance on this small disease, it’s another avenue to go through to help bigger diseases. Wolfram syndrome can open up all the doors for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.” And you’ll be helping kids like Raquel, who is now a quiet, well-mannered 8-year-old third-grader at Babler Elementary School in Wildwood. “She is every person’s dream child,” Gebel says. “She believes God is using her to help all these other Wolfram Syndrome patients.”

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Thor: The Dark World Again, as sequels go…I’m a huge fan of Chris Hemsworth. He’s like a talented Channing Tatum or an attractive Adrian Brody. If you missed the first installment, this could be a nice rainy-day double feature. Oscar winner Natalie Portman adds some gravitas to a smart yet uncomplicated story. It’s a 6.

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PAINTING PAINTING Interior/Exterior, Faux & Decorative Custom Garage Floors. Staining, Drywall Repair, Powerwashing & Light Carpentry. Call Pat 314-536-1316

WILDWOOD LANDSCAPING AND LAWN CARE Full Service Landscaping Residential and Commercial Leaf Vacuum, Bagging/Blowing to Curb, Mowing. Certified Retaining Wall Installer, Tree/Bush Trimmed or Removed, Mulching or Rock Placement, Snow Plowing. Free Estimates. Brad 314-495-5776 HAJEK LAWNCARE Spring Special & Fertilization Programs. Full Service Maintenance & Lawn Care Provider. Weekly Mowing as LOW As $25! Fully Insured. Joshua 314-856-3544 hajeklawncare@yahoo.com 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 GREENER SIDE Spring Cleanup, Bed Preparation, Mulching, Trimming Trees/Bushes, Landscaping/Design, Flowers, Gardening, Mowing & Sod. Call Chris 314-809-4505 Michael Flynn Landscaping Spring Cleanup, Mulching, Weekly Lawn Mowing & Gardening, Irrigation. For all your Landscaping & Lawn Care Needs. 314-243-6784

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 Today! 314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net

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

PET SERVICES THE WELL BEHAVED PET.... For all your home training needs. New Puppy, Puppy Mill, Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems. OH, DON'T FORGET THE CAT!!!! Call me, I can help. Laura @ 636-456-9993

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SERVICES $ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales! Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage Locker Leftovers! FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT UPSCALE OFFICE FOR SUBLEASE Town & Country 6 Month Sublease - $1800/MO Large Office with Spectacular views Space Includes: Receptionist, Copier, Fax, Etc. Call Rachel (314) 880-2170

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE OPEN SUNDAY 1-3 NEW LISTING 7145 Westmoreland, UCity Attractive 2 Story, Premier Street, Close to Clayton, WU & Forest Park. 4BR, 2BA, Natural Wood, Hrdwd Flrs, Frpl, Deck, Lge Lot & 2 Car Garage. $559,000 Allen Realty - Call Hack 314-644-4143 ï 314-517-4143 EXECUTIVE RENTAL $1,600 / month 2 BR / 1 Bath Single Family in Clayton Completely furnished & renovated Non Smoking - No pets Short Term Option Available Call for additional information 314-680-5555 CONDO FOR SALE Creve Couer 3BR, 3BA, LR, Dining, Kitchen, Office, Two Decks, 2 Car Garage, Laundry 1st Floor, Wood Floors throughout. Finished Basement. Ladue Schools, $325,000 314-591-2214

LADUE PAINTING Interior/Exterior 25 Years Exp. MA Historic Preservation EPA Lead Certified for Your Safety www.laduepainting.com Free Estimates 314 484-4993

For Sale By Owner DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT Approx. 65 parking spaces. SE corner 14th & Martin Luther King. Contact Teresa 314-556-6360

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2224 BLENDON PLACE Nice 4 Family. Good Tenants. SW City & Maplewood Area. Updated Kitchen & HVAC. Allen Realty - Call Hack 314-644-4143 ï 314-517-4143

MR. MOM'S HOME SERVICES: Window & Gutter Cleaning, Decks, Fencing, Houses, Concrete Power Washed and Sealed. Painting. Insured. 314-831-5597 SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves. We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured. Packing Available. 314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com BRIAN'S HAULING "U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc. Brian 314-740-1659

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Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service & Fully Insured Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

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SKI KEYSTONE 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 car heated garage Settlers Creek townhouse available for the 2013/14 season. Development has clubhouse with heated pool and 2 hot tubs. Call Chris at 314-503-8985 or email ctrmbly@aol.com for availability, rates and more details.

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NEW LISTING! 6367 ELLENWOOD | CLAYTON 5 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $1,550,000 Handsome Maritz and Young architected home. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, & gourmet kitchen.

9 GLENCAIRN LANE | LADUE 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $1,495,000 Custom Rehnquist colonial with gas fireplaces, crown moldings, 3-car garage, & emergency generator.

19217 BROOKHOLLOW DRIVE | WILDWOOD 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $1,450,000 Country estate on almost 6 acres is a half mile from horse stables. Fabulous pool & tennis court.

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52 ARUNDEL | CLAYTON 4 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $833,000 This gracious Hillcrest home combines classic historic detail with solar technology! 2-story addition.

7449 OXFORD DRIVE | CLAYTON 4 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $759,000 Bright & charming 2-story brick home offers gourmet kitchen, renovated master bath,& expansive deck.

933 TERRY ROAD | AUGUSTA 6 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS $749,900 Beautiful 9-acre Southern-colonial-style estate in the heart of Missouri wine country offers 4,000+ sq. ft.

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834 NORTH BILTMORE | CLAYTON 3 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $675,000 Classic & elegant. Features hardwood floors throughout, gas fireplace, sun room, and attached storage room.

409 HIBLER WOODS COURT | CREVE COEUR 4 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS $669,000 Impressive home with 4,000+ sq. ft. is on a lovely halfacre park-like lot featuring a pool & waterfalls.

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14 MCKNIGHT LANE | LADUE SCHOOLS 3 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $569,000 Quiet cul-de-sac,short walk to elementary school,shopping, and restaurants.Updated kitchen,living spaces and systems.

THE CHASE PARK PLAZA | CENTRAL WEST END #1001 2 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $550,000 Luxury 10th floor condo offers an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen & luxury master.Vibrant neighborhood.

20 HIGHGATE | LADUE SCHOOLS 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS $550,000 Beautiful & charming updated home in Chevy Chase features bay window,fenced backyard,gourmet kitchen,& 2-car garage.

17536 ADAMS WAY COURT | WILDWOOD 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $550,000 Beautiful 2-story home with approx. 3,500 sq. ft. of total living space. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac.

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16 ENFIELD ROAD | LADUE SCHOOLS 3 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $549,500 Fabulous Chevy Chase home. Sophisticated interior with exquisite gourmet kitchen. Lovely garden.

7332 CORNELL AVENUE | UNIVERSITY CITY 4 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $529,000 This beautifully rehabbed home includes gourmet kitchen, wine room, deck & patio, & 2nd floor sun porch.

37 ENFIELD ROAD | LADUE SCHOOLS 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $509,900 Charming 1.5-story Cape Cod in Chevy Chase offers updated kitchen,hardwood floors,& patio w/ fenced backyard.

901 WASHINGTON AVENUE #702 | DOWNTOWN 2 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS $365,000 Sophisticated penthouse in sought-after Bankers Lofts offers a 2-story open floor plan.

110 GRAND MERIDIEN FOREST | WILDWOOD 5 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $1,799,000 Gorgeous custom-built brick & stone manse. Offers archways, intricate ceilings, pool, wine room, & media room.

44 OVERHILLS DRIVE | LADUE 6 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $995,000 Exceptional opportunity! Gut & rehab or tear down this unique property on 3.2-acres.

8025 MARYLAND AVENUE #7E | CLAYTON 2 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $695,000 Move right in to this prestigious Maryland Walk 7th floor corner condo.Tastefully upgraded in 2013.

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38 BEACON HILL | CREVE COEUR 4 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS $649,900 Unique & completely updated historic home on 2.33 acres.An 1860’s log cabin is the home’s centerpiece.

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