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2 Countryside Lane | Frontenac | $1,100,000

The LUXURY COLLECTION of

23601 Lake Ridge Lane

16775 Wills Trace

Warrenton | $2,845,000

Wildwood | $1,789,900

115 Club Creek Court

12741 Mason Manor Road

Saint Albans | $975,000

66 Chesterfield Lakes Road Chesterfield | $850,000

Alliance Real Estate

1014 Devonworth Manor

Town & Country | $1,450,000

4129 Highway D

9927 Holliston Court

8025 Maryland Avenue #14D

624 Savannah View

17 Chesterfield Lakes Road

Ladue | $1,275,000

Creve Coeur | $949,000

Defiance | $899,900

Town & Country | $899,000

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20005 State Highway 47

1642 Garden Valley Drive

Ladue | $835,000

Marthasville | $824,900

Wildwood | $749,900

Clayton | $1,250,000

Chesterfield | $899,000

2664 Brinkman Road

Owensville | $598,000

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Breihan Malecek Steve Breihan - 314-753-1899 Carolyn Malecek - 314-956-9405 www.steveandcarolyn.com 143 North Bemiston Ave - Traditional 4+ bed, 4.5 bath townhouse in sought after Old Town Clayton. Wonderful floor plan with many updates, and walking distance to Clayton amenities.

179 Belle Maison - Spectacular 3,950 square foot 4 bed, 3.5 bath 10 month old home, situated on a premium lot with a wonderful open floor plan for today’s lifestyle.

143 North Bemiston Avenue Clayton | $895,000

179 Belle Maison Court Creve Coeur | $998,000

Jenny Hill 314-606-1326 www.realestatejenny.com Exciting New Construction located within Estates at August Tavern Creek in Wildwood.

The 3 acre wooded lots featuring open meadows & rolling hills are an idyllic setting for a country estate of your dreams! 7 Lots available offering Rockwood Schools.

3615 Gustave Hollow Wildwood | SOLD!

August Tavern Creek Lot 17 Wildwood | $904,990

Espenschied Hermann Group Ann Espenschied | Wendy Hermann | Paula Andrew

314-872-6747

www.espenschiedhermanngroup.com 7 Devon Rd - Charming 4 bed, 3.5 bath home in prestigious Algonquin Estates subdivision with open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, and custom finishes.

5 Algonquin Estates Rd - Rare opportunity to live on 1.5 acres in highly sought-after Glendale. This gorgeously updated home offers over 5,000 sq ft of flexible living space on 3 finished floors, and a spectacular gourmet kitchen.

7 Devon Road Glendale | $799,900

5 Algonquin Estates Road - Coming Soon!

Glendale | $1,150,000

213 North Bemiston Avenue Clayton | $1,499,000

450 South Warson Road Ladue | $1,795,000

Amy Goffstein 314-712-0599 www.amygoffstein.com 213 North Bemiston Ave - Traditional home in the Heart of Clayton, with private lot backing to Taylor Park. Sophisticated features include formal living and dining rooms, custom kitchen, and master bedroom with spiral staircase leading to master closet and dressing room retreat with full bath.

450 S Warson Rd - Classic, traditional 5 bed, 6.5 bath home on private 1.5 acres in the heart of Ladue. A tranquil, central courtyard area with pool, gazebo and professional landscaping make this home an entertainer’s dream!

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society wages the war on cancer with groundbreaking treatments and unparalleled support for patients and their families. Pictured on the cover are (left to right, top to bottom) honorary chair Mary Pillsbury Wainwright, co-chair Scott Savacool, co-chair Mary Frontczak, “Boy of the Year” Bryce and “Girl of the Year” Candice. Photo by Sarah Conard. The story begins on page 16.

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12741 Mason Manor Road

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12741 Mason Manor Rd | Creve Coeur $949,000 | Open Sunday 1-3

624 Savannah View Way | Town and Country $899,000 | Open Sunday 1-3

Situated on a large level lot in the heart of Creve Coeur, the excellent location is just the beginning of outstanding features.

Approximately 4300 sq feet of finished space, this open floor plan is perfection. Soaring two story entry and great room.

Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with white cabinets and granite open to hearth, breakfast room and great room. Dreamy first floor master suite with glamour master bath. Huge second floor family room with balcony that overlooks the great room. Elegant appointments throughout. Rich brick and stone front elevation with upgraded custom front doors.

Just 10 months old, this beautiful home is full of the hottest “must haves” in new construction without the hassle of building.

Gorgeous open kitchen to vaulted great room, breakfast room, hearth area and private planning desk cubbie.Wonderful master suite with private sitting area and stunning bath. Bonus room on second floor that would make the perfect office or playroom.

Finished lower level has a large recreation area, 5th bedroom, full bath and walks out to level rear yard. Private lot with heavy tree line to rear can be enjoyed from a custom Trek deck or stamped concrete patio.

1014 Devonworth Manor Way

9927 Holliston Court

1014 Devonworth Manor Way | Town and Country $1,450,000

9927 Holliston Court | Ladue $1,275,000

A Town and Country Gem, this lovely home located in Devonworth is a must see. Large open rooms, very neutral decor, and wonderful appointments throughout allows for a easy transition into luxury living.The soon to be gated subdivision is conveniently located close to shopping, schools, parks and roadways. Lovely 4 sided brick and stone exterior, 2 story great room, gourmet kitchen/hearth, large first floor master suite, additional bedrooms on second floor each have their own bath. Finished walk out lower level with two recreation areas and possible 5th bedroom or office. Approximately 5500 sq ft of finished pure perfection.

Wow, what a combination of everything you could dream of in one home. Just over 6000 sq ft, this beautiful 1.5 story has been updated to perfection. Elegant floor plan with many special features to include: Updated open kitchen that includes breakfast room and hearth room, Spacious master bedroom with sitting room and fireplace complete with glamour bath. Private guest bedroom suite with bath also located on 1st floor. Second floor has two large bedroom suites with private baths and large family room.

Finished lower level walks out to lush private lot with in ground pool and spa. Beautiful and private; the perfect retreat.

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EDITOR ‌WHEN CONTEMPLATING MY FIRST LETTER FROM THE EDITOR, I planned to write something fun and upbeat that would share my personality, both personally and professionally as the new managing editor of Ladue News. But as I read this week’s cover story on the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), my plans went out the window.

Cancer is a word I learned at a young age. Cancer is the reason I was unable to make memories with my grandpa and grandma. Cancer is the reason I had to watch my great-grandma and other grandpa grow weaker with each treatment, only to lose their battles. Cancer is the reason my fiancé’s dad won’t see his only son get married – and yet cancer is also the reason that organizations like LLS are changing lives.

In this week’s cover story on page 16, staff writer Amanda Dahl speaks with Debbie Kersting, LLS executive director of the Gateway Chapter, about the organization’s accomplishments, treatments and current campaign: the 2016 Man & Woman of the Year. You’ll also get to meet cover stars (and aren’t they adorable!) Candice and Bryce, who have successfully overcome their fights against cancer.

We hope this story inspires you to support the extremely important work that LLS does each and every day, so that hopefully one day we can live in a world with a cure.

Best, Alecia Lassing, Managing Editor

Editor’s Corner The word around town Congrats to the Center

St. Louis remodeling firm Mosby Building Arts has earned a 2016 Houzz badge

We’re Sorry: In the March 11 edition,

of Creative Arts (COCA),

for design, which denotes project portfolios voted most popular by the Houzz

the wrong date for the ninth annual

one of the largest

Community. Houzz – the top website for architecture, design and remodeling

Jim Hart Celebrity Golf Classic was

multidisciplinary

– also annually delivers service badges to industry professionals who are rated

published. The Celebrity Golf Classic

community art schools in

at the highest level of client satisfaction. Two Mosby Building Arts designers –

will actually take place on April 25 at

the country, for receiving

Jillian Brinkman and Jill Worobec – received Houzz badges for customer service.

The Country Club at The Legends.

national accreditation from

Congratulations to the entire Mosby Building Arts team! Mosby Building Arts,

Registration is 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun

the Accrediting Commission

a family-owned business, has been the trusted resource for home remodeling,

start at 10 a.m. (sunnyhillinc.org).

for Community and

architecture, design and repair in St. Louis for 68 years.

Precollegiate Arts Schools.

This makes COCA one of the only accredited schools in Missouri for nondegree

Congratulations to Parkway Central High School senior Sharanya Kumar for

instruction in the arts.

earning a perfect score on the SAT college entrance test. Among the class of 2015,

It also makes COCA one

504 students out of approximately 1.6 million students in the country received

of only 17 institutions

the highest possible score. In Missouri, only two students out of 2,379

– including Interlochen

received the highest possible score on the SAT. Sharanya is the daughter of

Arts Academy and Music

Senthil and Shanthi Kumar of Chesterfield. Currently Sharanya is applying

Institute of Chicago – that

to universities as an engineering major with an undecided emphasis. She is

are accredited nationally.

leaning toward bioengineering or computer science, but is also considering neuroscience or pre-med. She also may minor in music.

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1. 6916 Pershing Avenue • University City

$414,900

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4! Located in Ames Place with its tree-lined streets and historic architecture, this classic, central hall home is well-proportioned with naturally lit rooms. Freshly painted throughout, the house features a bright kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances. A custom mantle and handcrafted tiles serve as the focal point in the living room. Ames Place has a traditional neighborhood atmosphere; it's quiet and private while being in the midst of everything.

2. 1035 Price School Lane • Ladue

$1,100,000

4. 18 Dromara • Ladue

$1,499,000

Rare opportunity to reside in this meticulously restored and impeccably updated home! Situated in one of Ladue's premiere neighborhoods you will enjoy views of the grounds from the living room’s floor-to-ceiling windows and from the dining room’s bay window. This home boasts so much more including the updated kitchen, master suite with updated bath and custom closet, and a beautifully finished lower level.

5. 44 Clermont Lane • Ladue

$775,000

NEW LISTING! Nestled on a very private 1.68-acre lot, this spacious lot offers breathtaking water views as well as views of the Bogey Club and mature tree surround. An opportunity this rare and unique is not one you will want to pass up, so fulfill your dreams and build the custom home you have always wanted! Fabulous location… convenient to Ladue schools, shopping, restaurants and more!

Charming Cape Cod-style home filled with light and warmth with many updates throughout -- built-in bookcases, custom closets, updated kitchen, pretty moldings, wainscoting and more! On the main floor you will enjoy the gracious living room, dining room, spacious foyer, breakfast room, and lovely kitchen. Don’t miss this gem in one of St. Louis' most desirable neighborhoods!

3. 816 S. Hanley #16A • Clayton

6. 8 Layton Terrace • Richmond Heights

$1,099,000

NEW LISTING! The owners of this beautiful penthouse had their previous home on Westmoreland Place in mind during the design and construction of this sumptuous yet comfortable home. Handsome detailing starts with generous room scale and ceiling height accentuated by deep intricate moldings and custom milled doors and cabinetry. Life’s too short to settle for anything less!

$759,900

NEW LISTING! The epitome of charm and character, this 1.5 story white brick is situated on a private cul de sac in Ladue Schools. The inviting entry welcomes you to this heart warming home with beautiful architectural details! Enjoy time on the spacious covered veranda overlooking the kidney shaped Pebble-tech pool and well landscaped yard.

Conveniently located, this is a home you will be proud to call your own!

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$839,000 825 Orpington • Des Peres $410,000 139 Berry Manor • St. Peters $315,000 Open Sunday 1 - 3 126 Berry Manor Circle • St. Peters $379,900

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$135,000

1950 Log Cabin Lane (Ladue).

$2,499,000 14 Beacon Hill (Creve Coeur).

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$439,900

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$282,500

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$ 8 9 9 , 9 0 0 809 Rampart Drive (Webster Groves).

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Condos & Villas 630 Emerson Road, #201 (Creve Coeur). $415,000 630 Emerson Road, #206 (Creve Coeur). $399,900 200 S. Brentwood, #5D (Clayton).

$365,000

630 Emerson Rd, #204 (Creve Coeur).

$325,000

423 Conway Meadows (Chesterfield).

$285,000

329 Belt Avenue, #402 (St Louis).

$225,000

$ 6 9 9 , 9 0 0 1513 N. Berry Road (Rock Hill).

$192,000 1309 Turtle Cove (Ballwin).

$198,900

$ 5 7 5 , 0 0 0 6316 Victoria Avenue (St. Louis).

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$174,900

1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).

$ 5 5 0 , 0 0 0 68 Willow Brook Drive (St. Louis).

$179,900 652 Emerson Road, #403 (Creve Coeur). $169,900

161 Stuart Lane (Eureka).

$ 5 4 9 , 9 0 0 1144 Woodgate Drive (Kirkwood).

$177,000 5735 Pershing Avenue #2W (St. Louis).

$165,000

7053 Northmoor Drive (U. City).

$ 5 3 9 , 9 0 0 1330 Barkman Drive (Unic. St. Louis).

$169,900 1433 Oriole Place (Brentwood).

$128,900

3 Kahlia Way (Sunset Hills).

310 Altus Place (Kirkwood).

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A Closer View Beautifully appointed European-style home on a Custom to Perfection! Sweeping 2 story entry foyer with circular stairs opens to a paneled study/library. Exquisite millwork and sleek finishes highlight the spacious coffered dining room, 2 story light filled great room with fireplace, balcony and wet bar that adjoins the chef’s kitchen/breakfast room/hearth room with stone fireplace and butler’s pantry. Resplendent spaces include beautifully designed walk-out lower level with theatre room, separate gaming area, granite topped homework stations, mirrored exercise room, updated full bath and ample amount of storage space. Step outside to the gorgeous patio & sparkling pool with fabulous privacy.

State-of–the-art media and alarm system.

10 Fieldstone Trail ~ $1,945,000

5 Bedrooms | 7 baths Listed by Megan Rowe & Joan Schnoebelen Call 314.569.1177 for more information

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nEW LiSTinG | 7707 Shirley drive, Unit 202 Clayton $650,000

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2 gLEN CREEK, Ladue.

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2 LOg CABiN DRiVE, Ladue.

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852 BRiARFARM LANE, Kirkwood.

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53 CLAVERACH, Clayton. Exceptional 2.5-story Clayton home

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$1,595,000

1009 SOUTH MCKNigHT ROAD, Ladue Schools.

$324,900

in the popular Claverach subdivision. 5 bedrooms and 4.5

215 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

$1,495,000

7457 CORNELL AVENUE, University City.

$318,000

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274 SAiNT gEORgES, St. Albans.

$1,375,000

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THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

2016 Boy & Girl of the Year!

Candice & Bryce To truly understand the difference LLS is making, you need only look at the 2016 Boy & Girl of the Year. Candice was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which she battled for more than two years. After rounds of chemotherapy and the additional strain of learning how to walk again after a blood clot appeared in her leg, Candice has won the fight. Bryce was diagnosed with stage 3 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, which he fought valiantly for almost half a year. After completing chemotherapy, Bryce has returned to school as a third-grader. Both proved to have untamable spirits and currently are in remission.

Debbie Kersting, executive director, pictured with Candice and Bryce.

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By Amanda Dahl | Photos by Sarah Conard

he fight against cancer rages on, and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) continues to wage battle from the front lines. “Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer. And every nine minutes, we lose someone,” Debbie Kersting, executive director of the Gateway Chapter, says.

While those odds seem impregnable, LLS has already conquered cancer in many ways.

“LLS was first to successfully [utilize] chemotherapy and bone-marrow transplants,” Kersting shares. “We’re now working on targeted therapies through oral tablets. We hope one day we won’t need chemotherapy anymore, which can be toxic to the body.” As pioneers in treatment, LLS concentrates on innovative solutions, such as immunotherapy. The fascinating procedure involves removing blood from a patient and transfusing his or her T-Cells with the HIV virus, which has been reengineered to kill cancer cells. Once complete, the blood is placed back in the patient’s body. “It’s phenomenal – your own body is killing [off] your cancer,” Kersting says.

The 2016 Man & Woman of the Year and Student of the Year are important

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campaigns for LLS, as well as the patients and families who are affected by these lifechanging treatments. “Our candidates got involved to make a difference, either for a patient or for someone they’ve lost,” Kersting says. “They are ready to change the world of cancer for our honored heroes, Candice and Bryce, giving everyone hope.”

These game-changers are working hard to share the work of LLS throughout the community while raising funds for its crucial mission.

Support their efforts during a 10-week campaign and see what man, woman and student will wear the crown, having raised the most to fight against cancer, by joining the Grand Finale Gala Celebration at The Chase Park Plaza Hotel on May 5. “We’ve quadrupled survivor rates with a billion-dollar investment in 65-plus years,” Kersting says. “I truly believe, if we had another billion dollars, we could cure all cancers.”

Make your stand against cancer alongside LLS by visiting lls.org/gateway or calling 314-590-2231. Learn more about the Gateway Chapter’s candidates for Man, Woman & Student of the Year at www.mwoy.org/gat/localchapter/stlouis/candidates.

of the year cANdidATEs ADAM DEGUIrE

2016 marks the inaugural year of the Student of the Year campaign and Youth Advisory Council. Area high school and college students take part by building awareness and promoting the organization’s mission. The top student fundraiser earns a small scholarship opportunity and title of Student of the Year.

MArquETTE HIGH SCHOOL, rOCKWOOD SCHOOL DISTrICT “Leukemia is the most common cancer in those under 20. So as a high school student and future health care professional, this is a cause to which I can truly relate.

Blessed with good health, I feel it is my duty to fight blood cancers by being a regular blood donor, a registered bone-marrow donor and, now, a candidate for Student of the Year 2016!”

MATTHEw GrIESE

“I began my fundraising to honor my late grandmother, Dixie, who died of leukemia on my fourth birthday. I also am running in support of a close friend whose father was recently diagnosed with myeloma.”

of the year

MAN & WOMAN

cANdidATEs

SCOTT BErnSTEIn

nEWMArK GruBB ZIMMEr “Without cancer research funded by donations, I would not have my wife or my 2-year-old daughter.

My goal is to give every cancer patient and his or her family an opportunity for life, love, happiness – and a reason to hold onto hope.”

LOU DArDEn

FArMErS InSurAnCE AnD FInAnCIAL SErVICES “Like most of us, I have lost friends and family members to cancer.

The advances in treatment made possible by LLS, especially for children, are astonishing. This is why I have chosen to support LLS and run for Man of the Year.”

CHrIS MAnSFIELD

CInTAS “Every one of us knows someone who has been impacted by cancer. My brother nominated me, and I am thrilled to be able to run as a way of honoring my grandmother, a cancer survivor, and my grandfather, who died of the disease when I was a child.”

KATHY DISHEr

ILLInOIS DEPArTMEnT OF CHILDrEn AnD FAMILY SErVICES “Dealing with the loss of our son Zac four years ago from Non-Hodgkin lymphoma has been the hardest challenge of my life. Working with LLS has helped me heal by helping others, and I am excited to support the outstanding work this organization carries out in our local community and on a national level.”

rOB MUCKLEr

THE EVEnT CO. “We all need to give back when we are able to – not only when it directly affects us. I hope to raise money and awareness for this great local organization.”

AnITA JACKSOn

SOuTHErn ILLInOIS unIVErSITY – EDWArDSVILLE “Bringing awareness to the impact blood cancers have on our communities is so vital. I hope by running for Student of the Year I can bring awareness and raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.”

Dr. BLAKE EYrES

TOWn & COunTrY DEnTAL CArE “I am participating in MWOY in honor of my courageous youngest sister, Gabrielle, who was born with Down syndrome and leukemia. I hope to win this campaign just as she won her battle with leukemia 22 years ago!”

nICKI MULVEY

ELIE TAHArI “Cancer has a rippling effect, which touches all of us in one form or another. Our community has an amazing opportunity to unite and continue supporting the fight against cancer.”

DAnA FAUST

ALLSuP “I am participating in memory of my son Carter, who passed after a three-year battle with leukemia.

I will do what I can to make sure that, someday, kids won’t ever have to face a battle like Carter’s.”

SHAnnOn PASTErnAK

PWC “I am honored to say I am a candidate for the LLS MWOY campaign and have an amazing team, Clive’s Crew, behind me, working to make a difference.

While I feel extremely blessed with my health, I have witnessed friends and colleagues experience cancer, and because of this, I want to give back!”

COOPEr HArrISOn

quInCY unIVErSITY “As a survivor of ALL, I am honored to give back to the organization that helped me feel like a normal kid when I was sick. Being a college athlete has made me realize the special nature behind the mind of a survivor; we are determined and can accomplish great things with the right support.”

MICHAEL HYDE

KunA FOOD SErVICES “I have witnessed firsthand the debilitating effects blood cancers can have on those who suffer from them. I have lost my beloved father-in-law, Paul, and mother-in-law, Teresa, to leukemia. With the help of my wife, Diane, and my team, I am dedicating my campaign to Paul and Teresa’s memory.”

Dr. ALEx VIDAn

VIDAn FAMILY CHIrOPrACTIC “I’ve dedicated my life to fostering a culture of proactive health care as opposed to reactive health care. Let’s take action today to live in a chemo-free world tomorrow.”

MICHELLE JOrDAn-BErnDT

BuTLEr MErCHAnDISInG SOLuTIOnS “The mission of LLS provides hope, renewal and the promise of a new life. I am honored to support this cause.”

DAnIEL wILLInGHAM

uHY LLP “My goal is to fight back against cancer. It has caused damage to far too many lives or cut them short. It is time we make it a thing of the past.”

SArAH nOBLE

ST. LOuIS COLLEGE OF PHArMACY “As a childhood leukemia survivor, supporting those fighting and working to find better treatment and a cure for cancer is very important to me. As a beginning pharmacy student wanting to go into pediatric oncology, I believe this is a great opportunity to work with others, spread the word and fight against blood cancers.”

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BECOMING WISE: AN INQUIRY INTO THE MYSTERY AND ART OF LIVING *This is a ticketed event. Purchase tickets at left-bank.com/tippett Over the 15 years that Krista Tippett has hosted her award-winning and nationally beloved radio program on NPR, first under the title Speaking of Faith and then as On Being, the heart of her work has been to shine a light on the most extraordinary people at work on the big issues and questions of the day, people whose missions kindle in us a sense of wonder. Scientists in a variety of fields; theologians from a number of faiths; poets, activists, and many others have all opened themselves up to Tippett’s compassionate but searching conversation.

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A CELEBRATION OF THE SOUND OF ART

Don Wainwright, Mary Pillsbury Wainwright‌

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concert titled Leonard Slatkin and Friends, the second biennial gala fundraiser for the Radio Arts Foundation, took place at the Sheldon Concert Hall in Grand Center. Joining Leonard Slatkin, music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and conductor laureate of the Saint Louis Symphony, were classical guitarist Sharon Isbin, pianist Olga Kern, violinist Cho-Liang Lin and the maestro’s brother, cellist Frederick Zlotkin. The Radio Arts Foundation gala marked Lin’s St. Louis debut. All of these artists graciously donated their time and talent for this event. Peggy Ritter and Marsha Rusnack co-chaired the gala.

Dr. Donald Suggs, Hope and Julian Edison

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Bill and Molly Sasseer, Peggy and Jerry Ritter‌

Tonight is a culmination of much-needed support to pull all arts together with artists here tonight, which is beautiful and created by Leonard Slatkin.

JIM CONNETT, RADIO ARTS FOUNDATION GENERAL MANAGER AND KFUO FM PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Cindy McTee Slatkin, Jim and Ann Doyle

Katja Georgieff, Peggy Liggett

David Meiners, Babette Meiners

Janet Brown, Paul Reuter, MaryLen Mann

Maria and Gene Dobbs Bradford

Kim Eberlein, Cindy Brinkley

Barbara Barenholtz, Milton Hieken

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21ST ANNUAL WINE AND BEER TASTING

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t this year’s wine and beer tasting held by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis at its facility on the Webster University campus, 20 different food, wine and other beverage vendors distributed samples.

Accompanied by a silent auction of luxury items such as vintage wines, exclusive dinners and other wine- and beerrelated gifts, the vendors filled two rehearsal halls and were situated among costumes from the Opera Theatre’s production of The Magic Flute from the 2014 season.

Proceeds from the tasting benefit the Opera Theatre’s professional training programs for emerging artists.

Bruce and Dawn Sevy

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Susan Werremeyer, Jen Meyer

Annemarie and Matt Schumacher

Mark Stayce, Ken and Patty Chapin, Debra Hollingsworth

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ANTHONY LANCIA, OTSL YOUNG FRIENDS STEERING COMMITTEE, (SHOWN WITH WIFE, LAURA)

Mary and Ken Bower, Allison and Tim Roberts

Steve and Carolyn Harpole, Kristi and Michael Weiss

Rene Morency, Kara O’Leary, Erin and David Eisenberg

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hocolate trefoil truffles.

Shortbread cookies with coconut-pecan filling, caramel sauce and toasted coconut. Samoan cannoli.

Peanut-butter cookies topped with bacon fudge, roasted banana-marshmallow fudge and honey jellies. These are just a few of the desserts tasted at Dessert First, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s annual fundraiser. Almost 500 guests attended Dessert First, held in the Chase Park Plaza’s Khorassan Ballroom. KSDK news anchors Ryan and Dana Dean emceed the event, which raised more than $350,000 in support of the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

Robert and Tracee Holmes

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Variety – the Children’s Charity

DINNER WITH THE STARS KICKOFF EVENT

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usic, food and fun filled the night during the kickoff party for Variety – the Children’s Charity 2016 Dinner With the Stars. A girl with the charity who attends Kirkwood High School wrote an inspirational song that was performed there titled “I Can.” Conductor Greg Schweitzer helped put it to music, and a chorus sang it at the Bellerive Country Club event.

Entertainer Lionel Richie was announced as the headliner for the event.

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riends of animals throughout St. Louis and the state gathered at Lucas Park Grill for the 13th annual Open Your Heart Gala benefiting the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation. Guests browsed silent-auction items while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the vegan food stations opened. A raffle drawing, gift-card bidding and a live auction accompanied fundraising that allows Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation to protect animals from abuse, neglect and inhumane exploitation by monitoring and facilitating the passage of animal-welfare laws.

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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s St. Louis Chapter’s ORCHID AAFAIR at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis (aafastl.org/orchid) Epilepsy Foundation of Missouri & Kansas’ VICTORY OVER EPILEPSY GALA at the Missouri Athletic Club (efmk.org)

March 24

Ladue News’ inaugural PLATINUM LIST PARTY at Palladium St. Louis (laduenews.com)

March 26

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PILLAR OF STRENGTH 2016

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Landscape

Rx for Your Garden

By Pat Raven, Ph.D., and Julie Hess

‌As spring arrives, it’s time to tidy up messy winter debris and conduct a whole-garden review of plant health and fitness.

Sweeping out dried leaves and pruning perennials’ dead stems will create a clean bed ready for mulching.

Take particular care to identify and remove poorly performing plants. Did you have a problem with powdery mildew last year or aster yellows? Getting rid of old, infected foliage will help prevent an outbreak from continuing. As annoying as these diseases are, though, the real threat to our gardens’ health involves bush honeysuckle. Here are tips on managing some common garden problems.

Viruses, Phytoplasmas, Insects and Fungal Infections. For perennials showing signs of disease last year, cull sick plants before growing season starts.

Echinaceas have been hit particularly hard recently by both viral and phytoplasma problems. Aster yellows (a common phytoplasma) and eriophyid mites both cause malformed flower petals and cones. Replace sick clumps with plants not in the aster family, perhaps phlox or veronicas, so new plants aren’t infected by residual leaf litter or insect reservoirs. Viral infections have been quite common for hostas and cannas. Discolored streaks in leaves and flowers can indicate viral infection.

Good sanitation practices are essential for a healthy

garden. No cure exists for aster yellows or most viral diseases, so dig out and destroy affected plants. Soak tools in a bleach solution after use, before drying and oiling surfaces to prevent the spread of unpleasant agents.

Check for Reversions. One co-author of this column has had three clumps of the spoon-flowered selection of Rudbeckia ‘Henry Eilers’ spontaneously revert to the wild, large, flat-petaled form. She will remove them, not because they’re unattractive, but because the restored vigor means they’ll outgrow the space. Variegated shrubs and perennials also may undergo reversion, or “sporting,” and experience a genetic change in vigor and appearance. Roses, Japanese maples, citrus trees, apple trees, camellias and variegated shrubs are most commonly affected.

Be observant in your garden and prune branches with undesirable traits. If patches of green leaves occur in the middle of your golden-variegated shrub, they’ll typically grow faster because they have more chloroplasts generating food and swamp the original colored-leaf form.

Honeysuckle Sweep for Healthy Habitats. The success of Honeysuckle Sweep Week, a cooperative effort of the many BiodiverseCity St. Louis partners, made an impressive difference! Honeysuckle removal

Distorted flowers are the first clue to an infection of the phytoplasma disease called aster yellows (spread by leafhoppers). No cure exists for it, so sick plants should be removed before the disease spreads.

teams in half a dozen local parks and schools removed more than 35,000 square feet of this nasty invasive plant. Bush honeysuckle leafs out before most woody plants, making it easy for novice gardeners to identify and remove.

Join this community effort by eradicating bush honeysuckle on your own property, as it’s very dangerous to the environment. Bush honeysuckle secretes slowacting poisons that reduce the vigor of trees above them and prevent wildflower seedlings or other desirable plants from growing under them. Controlling this woody plant everywhere in Ladue also will help reduce cover for overabundant deer, prevent the associated increase in tick-borne diseases and remove a poor-quality food attractive to but not nutritious for migratory birds.

Do your bit for biodiversity by getting rid of every bush! Even one overlooked plant can reseed an entire neighborhood, so educate and organize your neighbors to join the effort.

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Nature

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Quiet Village laNdscapiNg co. Breathes sustaiNaBle life iNto local laNdscapes.

By Brittany Nay

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St. Louis family dreamed of a tranquil backyard escape from ding on their land their hectic workweek. But frequen stood in the way. Luckily – for the homeowners and their backyard wildlife – Quiet Village Landscaping Co. had the answer: a sustainable landscape project that satis th the need for daily function and the desire for natural beauty. al landscaping and lawn-care business quickly went to work on

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the homeowners’ vision, designing and installing a rain garden – a shallow, ding vegetated basin to absorb storm pooling and prevent sewer-drain – as well as permeable pavers that create an interlocking patio to reduce the ing into the sewer systems. Invasive amount and velocity of rain runo honeysuckle also was replaced with native plant alternatives.

Quiet Village’s design successfully transformed the family’s yard from a frustrating eyesore to a scenic sanctuary. ey love their outdoor oasis – and, in particular, the new birds and wildlife that now frequent their backyard,” says owner Dennis Evans.

For more than 10 years, Quiet Village has been providing full-service, custom landscape design and lawn care to the St. Louis area, specializing in sustainability and environmentally friendly landscaping practices. “Sharing and possibilities of green landscaping with customers is a top the ben priority,” Evans notes. Sustainable landscaping conserves the environment’s natural resources while bettering them – improving soil conditions through

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composting, reducing water pollutants through rainscaping and permeable pavers, and increasing habitat for wildlife through native plants.

In addition to attracting wildlife, native plants adapt to their local environment, Evans says, and more easily resist damage from flooding, drought and disease as compared to exotic, ornamental plants. “Native plants provide necessary food to unique regional wildlife, control soil erosion with their long root systems and retain water – decreasing the amount needed for landscape maintenance,” Evans says. “They also serve as an important genetic resource for future crops and other plant products.”

The milkweed root, for example, is beneficial to both wildlife and people.

Its varieties provide the sole food needed to nourish monarch butterfly caterpillars, Evans says. And it serves many medicinal uses for people, he adds, including suppressing lung inflammation, reducing fever, preventing chronic constipation and detoxifying the body.

To design both functional and beautiful sustainable landscaping in local homeowners’ yards, Quiet Village closely collaborates with clients during a series of meetings. “Every property has unique attributes that add to the character and style of the design,” Evans says. He suggests simple ways to incorporate sustainability into your landscape. “Add native plants, such as purple coneflower, to your garden for vibrant color throughout the summer when many annuals have lost their vigor and need constant watering, or replace honeysuckle with spicebush, which adapts well to wet and dry soils and to full sun or partial shade,” he says.

However, there are both benefits and design considerations when planting natives. “Native plants can limit the variety of options in color, shape and texture,” he says. Nonetheless, the rewards are seemingly endless, he says, as native plants don’t require fertilization and require less water, which saves money. “Not only will you be creating your dream landscape and saving money, but you’ll also be adding to the local ecosystem, creating habitat, providing food for wildlife and improving biodiversity.” With that said, some of Quiet Village’s wetland plants require more water than other varieties, but if placed in the right location, they won’t need watering.

Sustainable landscaping and gardening help humans and nature productively coexist, supporting present and future generations. So whether it’s a simple solution of swapping exotic for native plants or an extensive design incorporating native prairies and wetland rain gardens, Quiet Village’s designers love working with homeowners to create the perfect sustainable landscape to reflect their personality, highlight the region’s plants and attract wildlife – for the health and happiness of all living things.

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Landscaping

Chesterfield Valley Nursery:

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By Robyn Dexter

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ince 1983, Chesterfield Valley Nursery’s Jim Graeler has worked to create a business that’s outside the box. He started as a one-man operation and is now at 45 employees, some of whom are family members.

“I’ve always been impressed with the unique and unusual,” he says. “We don’t do things ‘cookie-cutter’ here.”

Chesterfield Valley Nursery has grown over the years to become a full-service landscape company, incorporating new, unique plant varieties each year.

Graeler says the wide range of plants it provides is a big source of inspiration for him and his business.

“We want [our customers] to walk outside and be

wowed by their space,” he says. “We want to create a space that they are drawn to.”

Graeler recalls asking a professor in his college design class if designing is a gift or something you learn. The professor told him it’s both, and Graeler firmly believes that.

“There’s a lot you need to learn about plants to do this, but God creates us all with different gifts and talents,” he says.

When it comes to landscaping and yard design, Graeler says most people are looking for something different – something that doesn’t look like their neighbor’s yard.

“You do that by the types of plants you use, how you group things and how you look at a space,” he says.

“Our nursery is set up like that. We have certain areas where we put unique plant combinations together so people can walk through and get ideas.”

The nursery’s mission is to provide quality service to its customers in a friendly, honest and forthright manner. Graeler and his employees welcome visitors to their retail Garden Center to tour their displays, including patio materials, retaining walls, boulders, waterfalls and plant materials.

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sitting room and luxurious bathroom, and entertain at the

Extras include a finished lower level, surrounding patio,

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charming carriage house, which offers 2 guest suites.

pool and tennis court. ($2.499 million)

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esiding in Town and Country, this 8-year-old home shows in spectacular style, featuring gorgeous millwork and vaulted wood-beamed ceilings.

Discover soaring ceilings on each floor, inviting you to explore every inch of the 7,000-square-foot-plus home. Imagine making a mess and memories with the family inside the kitchen, containing high-end appliances, a center island and granite, with custom cabinetry that bleeds into the spacious hearth room. Guests easily can kick back in the walk-out lower level, complete with media and workout rooms, additional bedrooms, a full bath and a kitchenette. Everyone will gather to make the most of the impressive backyard space, offering a gorgeous pool with three waterfalls, an outdoor kitchen and a private pool bath. The main-floor luxury master suite will be your personal palace between his-and-her closets and double vanities. Pleasing amenities abound throughout the residence, from two offices and a wet bar at the entry to the 4-car garage. Built for the modern lifestyle, this property is the perfect place to call home.

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four decades strong and a recognized local leader. Today, the firm enjoys a corporate office in Ladue, more than 100 active professional agents and a significant presence in the St. Louis central corridor.

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THIS 6-BEDROOM, 7 FULL- AND 2 HALF-BATHROOM HOME IN TOWN AND COUNTRY IS LISTED FOR $2.499 MILLION.

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hrough four decades of achievement and a record-setting 2015, Janet McAfee Real Estate enjoys iconic brand status – one that is synonymous with quality and professional real estate representation. Proud of its heritage, the recognizable local leader is defined by its independence.

Through organic growth and strategic mergers, Janet McAfee Real Estate remains the largest independent luxury real estate firm in the St. Louis market. Because of its exclusive relocation affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and its luxury partnership in Luxury Portfolio, the agency offers global reach.

“We believe our continued success is due to the experience and dedication of our agents, who represent our firm with distinction across the St. Louis community,” says Janet Horlacher, principal of the firm and daughter of the founder. “Our agents offer the highest level of professional representation to help their multigenerational clients achieve their real estate objectives.”

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‌Dusty rose seems poised to be a big color for spring, and I love how Ted Baker used this hue in a classic and feminine-shaped dress. Sass it up for a wedding with leopard-print heels and a great wrap, or rock the monochromatic look so popular for a baby shower or ladies lunch! ($299, La Ville) (shoplaville.com)

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60 PERSONS OF INTEREST: DR. WILLIAM DANFORTH

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By Paul Brown

r. William Danforth believes he’s a very lucky man – that’s how he explained to me the successes and achievements of his long and acclaimed life.

On April 10, Danforth will turn 90 years old. “I think I’ve been lucky to live as long as I have,” he says in his mild-mannered tone. “I have four children, all alive and well; 13 grandchildren, all alive and well; and five great-granddaughters, all alive and well. I’ve been lucky.” And his milestone birthday will nearly coincide with a major expansion at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center.

Danforth founded the center in 1998 after he “graduated” from his 24-year post as chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis, and the center continues to grow as a research facility for plant and agricultural science. Yet Danforth’s modesty and humility make it almost impossible for him to take credit for the center’s success.

He points instead to the team effort of more than 200 scientists and employees and the leadership of center president Jim Carrington. But Danforth’s commitment and vision of making St. Louis a world leader in plant science made the center a reality. “We built on the strengths of St. Louis,” he says. “We didn’t just say, ‘Bang, we ought to do plants’ – we already had great bioscience here.”

Danforth also helped pull together major funding, with commitments from the Department of Energy, Monsanto, Enterprise and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. (Sorry, Doctor, but that kind of pull’s not luck.) The Danforth name is almost synonymous with St. Louis itself. His father, Donald, for whom the center is named, spent 30 years building Ralston-Purina into one of the world’s leading food companies; his brother, former Senator John Danforth, remains an iconic stalwart of service and leadership.

But Danforth says his grandfather and namesake, William – the man who laid the cornerstone for Checkerboard Square in 1894 – made the most significant impression on him. “When I was a kid, my grandfather came over and asked, ‘Do you have a dictionary?’” Danforth recalls. “And I said yes. He said, ‘Would you get it and bring a pair of scissors?’

When I came back, he said, ‘Now I want you to look up the word impossible, and then cut it out.’ So that was part of my early training, and I’ve never forgotten that. You have to try and do the best you can and hope for the best.”

Danforth’s best took him to Princeton University, then Harvard Medical School. He served as a doctor in the Navy during the Korean War, then came home to St. Louis and, in 1957, joined the faculty of the medical school at Wash U, where he became chancellor in 1971.

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I’d like most to be remembered

for you. I’d like to be a footnote in the great biographies that you will merit.

DR. WILLIAM DANFORTH His lifework, though, continues at the center, where the mission is clearly stated: To grow the region as a world center for plant science, to preserve and renew our environment and to feed the hungry and improve human health.

I recently took a short tour of the center and saw some of the work being done with the cassava plant.

The roots of the plants are a major food source in developing nations, and one of the center’s projects is finding ways to make the plants more resistant to disease and more nutritional. Cassava is part of the basic diet of more than half a billion people, the thought of which gave me a bit more perspective on the importance of the work being done here.

Danforth has no doubts about the continued need to grow this kind of scientific work. “Agriculture science is a neglected field, and only now are people waking up to the fact that, ‘Oh, my gosh, this is important!’” he says. “When we started about 15 years ago, there was not one national foundation interested in plant science.” Danforth is one of the

people who helped change that.

Still, he maintains that a big part of his success has been, in large part, a matter of luck. And his level of humility didn’t change even when I asked him about the one thing he’s most proud. “I’ve only had one other chance to answer that question,” Danforth replied. “I was talking with a group of young alums and was asked, ‘What [do] you want to be remembered for?’ I looked at them and said, ‘I’d like most to be remembered for you.

I’d like to be a footnote in the great biographies that you will merit.’”

Five days after his birthday, the $45 million, 79,000-square-foot addition to the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center will be dedicated: the William H. Danforth Wing. Luck just doesn’t seem to be an adequate explanation for this man, his work and his life.

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Paul Brown is a longtime journalist on radio, on television and in print as a reporter, an anchor, a talk show host and a columnist. He’s also a media and public relations consultant with Paul Brown Media.

COMMUNICATION CONVERSATION

March Brings Spring Break… and New Connections!

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By Janis Murray

uring spring break, movers and shakers often appear among us in swim trunks or golf clothes. Don’t miss these possibilities! Chance meetings should be fun, whether at the beach, a cocktail party or brunch, and they can reap networking rewards for those seeking college or career advancement – if one plays the encounter right. I use the word “play” loosely, because informal approaches in social situations must be gentle, brief and not “in your face.” Otherwise, one can appear “rude, crude and uncalled for” as we used to say in the sorority house.

So first, recognize the opportunity. Ask friends in advance who might be attending an event. Then Google them or check them out on LinkedIn (though never tell them you did). Still, if a person you meet is totally new to you, respond with a simple “Hi, nice to meet you,” a solid handshake and a positive comment

on the occasion, the day’s weather or shared events like the resort or a sport. Ending with a question almost always works to keep the conversation going.

Pick one: “How about you?,” “How did you spend today?,” “Well, I hope you enjoyed it, yes?,” “What do you find most interesting in this area?,” “Do you come here often?” Any one of these focuses on the potential contact, and most people love to talk about themselves. Once they answer, a good follow-up starts “Hm, that’s interesting…” or “Yes, I can see that…” – then bridges from something they say to something of genuine interest to your future that the two of you potentially have in common, as in “Yes, I know exactly what you mean, because I am in the process of…”

Always avoid the urge to sell or be overly anxious to do “the right thing.”

Be your genuine, relaxed and honest self. Tiptoe into “I would love to continue this conversation

when you have time…” or “Can I contact you later as I move forward? I would really appreciate that.”

Then ask for his or her preferred contact, and follow up within 24 hours. Wait two weeks and the chance is probably gone. By then, the potential contact may be wondering about your lack of motivation, when he or she truly may have wanted to help you move ahead.

(By the way, that “stay tuned” client from last month’s column got the job! Yea!)

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Janis Murray is president of Murray Prep LLC, providing communication training for individuals seeking college admission and career advancement. She works with students and professionals, creating successful strategies, résumés, cover letters, essays, and image and interview/presentation performances. Contact her at jmurray@murrayprep.com.

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For individuals who have a prenuptial agreement, or are thinking about getting one, they often wonder whether or not the prenuptial agreement will simplify the divorce? The hope for many is that they can avoid the court process and have a divorce that is easier.

The question is whether or not this is true? The reality is that when parties have a prenuptial agreement and are getting divorced, the prenuptial agreement still has to be filed in the divorce court. Generally, the prenuptial agreement will be filed as part of the initial pleadings by one or both parties to the divorce.

The question at that point is whether or not both parties agree to abide by the terms of the prenuptial agreement or

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In some cases, a party may allege that the prenuptial agreement should be found not to be enforceable for a multiplicity of reasons. These reasons can include claims of undue influence, fraud or duress. A party can also complain, in some instances, that the prenuptial agreement was either unconscionable at the time it was entered or at the date of the divorce in some jurisdictions. In other cases, one party might allege that they didn’t have an attorney representing them in the process (if this is true).

On top of all of this, in some prenuptial agreements, there may be some matters that were not addressed fully in the prenuptial agreement and may create some ambiguities. These ambiguities would have to be addressed by the family court. Take cases where there might be formulas or criteria in the prenuptial agreement related to property division or spousal support.

Additionally, if parties have children, matters of child custody and child support generally cannot be addressed in a prenuptial agreement. Thus, for many parties, there is a lot for parties to still work out on top of the terms of the prenuptial agreement regarding their children.

At the end of the day, a prenuptial agreement can simplify a divorce process in many respects. But there are often a number of issues that still have to be worked out in many cases even if parties agree to abide by the terms of the prenuptial agreement.

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Hyken’s HOMEWORK

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By Russell Hyken

“officially” became a therapist almost 20 years ago, when I earned an advanced degree and became licensed by the state. I learned the nuances of helping people improve emotionally and the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.

About seven years ago, I sent a text to a teenage client, wishing him luck on a test and briefly reminding him to stay focused during his exam. A few hours later, this student responded that he appreciated the tip and felt good about his performance on the test. In that moment, my view of therapy changed. I no longer wanted to be a traditional professional who confined my skills to a 50-minute therapy session; rather, I wanted to provide ongoing support to help my clients become the best they could be.

Therapists are trained to work with clients to resolve unresolved issues. The purpose of a session is to get to the root of a problem and understand behavioral patterns. Through “expert” guidance, the client gains insights and experiences emotional growth, but there is minimal interaction between sessions.

Recently, professional coaches have risen in popularity. These individuals focus on the present and help clients set personal goals. Coaches often initiate topics and collaborate with clients to achieve their wants – better grades, a healthier family life or a bigger paycheck, say.

Professional contact can take the form of phone calls, texts, office visits and video chats at almost any appropriate time.

As a modern-day professional, I like the idea of combining therapy with coaching. I find that many of my clients, especially teens and young adults, often prefer to stay focused in the present and analyze the past only as it relates to their current needs. For these clients, “therapeutic” coaching is the perfect match, merging emotional understanding with goal-oriented direction.

I do still believe traditional insight-oriented therapy to be an extremely valuable process, but also I think it’s important to meet the wants of today’s clients. In the future, I hope to see more therapists incorporate coaching into their practices.

As a modern-day professional, I like the idea of combining therapy with coaching.

I find that many of my clients, especially teens and young adults, often prefer to stay focused in the present and analyze the past only as it relates to their current needs.

For these clients, ‘therapeutic’ coaching is the perfect match, merging emotional understanding with goal-oriented direction.

Prior to going into private practice as a psychotherapist and learning-disabilities specialist, Russell Hyken, Ph.D., Ed.S., M.A., LPC, NCC, worked for more than 15 years as an English teacher, school counselor and school administrator. Visit him online at ed-psy.com.

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27. Incumbent, always 28. Serves anagram 29. Notecase 30. Puts through a sieve 32. Hardy girl 33. Chum 34. Time periods: Abbr.

35. Leg-up 38. Dispatch boat 40. Nobles 42. Initiates 43. Sept 44. Part 2 of quip: 3 wds.

49. Surround 50. Money promised 52. Pose 53. Popeye’s girl 54. Congou is one 55. Gape 56. Snide 58. Part of USNA 59. Elevation: Abbr.

60. Merit 61. Rikishi’s sport 62. Red — 63. Carry a debt 65. Part 3 of quip: 2 wds.

69. — -de-lance 70. Upkeep 72. Shows assent 73. Labyrinth 75. Bad actor 78. Bay window 80. Completely ruled out 82. Cycled 83. Cry from a crowd 84. Century plant 85. — ideal 86. Sprinkled

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88. Holy — 89. Part 4 of quip: 3 wds.

92. Jumper 93. Printer part 94. Furnishes 95. Daily Planet photog Jimmy — 97. Moon deity 98. Overrun 101. Sts. 102. Swerve 103. Thai baht, formerly 105. Greek philosopher 107. Sprinkle 109. Expels 113. End of the quip: 5 wds.

116. Wall pier 117. Just a second 118. Remove completely 119. Needlecase 120. Rich soil 121. Consumed 122. Rec room game 123. “— Space Nine”

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36. Long speech 37. Of a legislative body 39. — mecum 40. Sign on a door 41. Comfort 43. Medicinal herb 45. Bar legally 46. Hippo: 2 wds.

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71. Jason’s ship 74. Last letter 76. Foreign 77. British length 79. Young hare 80. Minds 81. Times 82. Hepatic secretion 87. Sized up 88. Hit hard 90. Gloss of a kind 91. Road-charge agents 93. Jumped 96. Hawaiian feast 97. Prospects 98. Of a grammatical form 99. Maine city 100. Flora and fauna 102. Room 104. In other words: Lat. 106. Metric unit 107. Ireful mood 108. Greek goddess 110. Grade 111. “— Lies” 112. Bypass 114. Altar constellation 115. Impair

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Cadillac ATS-V Photos and story by ryan scott

CadillaC’s latest rebranding effort delivers on all of the promises it makes – and then some.

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or well over a decade, Cadillac has focused on a brand renaissance: soft edges replaced with hard, sleepy with exciting. The 2004 Corvette-powered CTS-V raised eyebrows as an unmistakable sign that Cadillac was no longer content with building four-wheeled waterbeds. General Motors has a long history of using motorsports to establish brand identity, and when the CTS-V began appearing on the scene at various levels with factory backing, the writing on the wall became clear. Cadillac was now a performance and luxury brand.

Part of the transition toward a performance-oriented brand was the needed introduction of a smaller, more nimble chassis. Cadillac did just that in 2012, when it announced the development of the GM Alpha platform, which underpins its ATS sedan.

Many traditional GM design choices were thrown out for the development of the new ATS to facilitate a smaller, lighter car. While the larger CTS was juxtaposed with the BMW 5-series, the ATS was aimed at a segment dominated by the 3-series. But the 3-series is just one of many strong players in a crowded field, so Cadillac would have to bring its A-game to chisel away some market share.

Four years later, ATS sales numbers have been brisk, and its reception by both the motoring press and consumers alike has been enthusiastic. Springboarding off this success, GM moved forward with the release of the ATS-V, first seen at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Now shipping, the ATS-V remains true to the concept version. Maybe due to the speed of concept-to-production or maybe due to the refusal to soften the car in any way, the ATS-V retaining all the no-compromise, go-fast features of the show car cannot be thought of as anything but a win for potential buyers.

Speaking of those performance bits, it’s a long list. Cadillac started with the competent and lightweight (3,700 pounds) ATS chassis and stiffened it substantially. It added a 50-percent stiffer magnetic-ride suspension, one that is said to be the fastest-adjusting electronic suspension on any car made today. The addition of much larger grill openings accommodates airflow needed to cool the turbocharged LF4 motor. There’s even a functional opening in the carbon-fiber hood to cool intake air charges. Pulled from the Cadillac CTS Vsport, the LF4 motor has a laundry list of internal revisions and a turbo boost upped to 18 pounds per square inch, resulting in a 464-horsepower gut punch to Bavaria’s best. It’s brought back to rest by 14½-inch, six-piston Brembo brakes with two-piece rotors. Borrowed from the new Corvette, the Playstationesque Performance Data Recorder further makes clear what type of driver this car targets. This system records your driving

session with a front-firing camera and overlays it with metrics like metered G-force, tachometer, speed and even a lap-time counter.

Reading the marketing press for the ATS-V makes the score quite clear that this is a car designed with singular purpose: to bend space-time through brute force. There’s no talk of economy or comfort. One can imagine the ATS-V brainstorming meetings being full of boisterous voices chanting, “Fast, fast, fast!” They got their wish, but in a crowded segment, the details of how it goes fast are often more important than the numbers. I have to admit my bias in that regard; I’ve often regarded GM as a company that can make great cars on paper and can produce impressive numbers, but lacks the refinement and nuance to truly compete. I somewhat expected that to be the case with the ATS-V; numbers like 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds, more than 1 G on the skidpad and starting prices (the sedan starts at $60,465 and the coupe at $62,665) make one wonder what the catch is. Behind the wheel, however, those reservations quickly fade – there isn’t one. The ATS-V isn’t perfect, but damn is it impressive. The chassis feels carved from granite; you twitch, it responds. Although the 6,500-rpm redline imposes itself far too often, under that limit there is prodigious thrust, enough so that the car struggles for traction for an entire 0-to-60 run. I almost felt sorry for the Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

A word of advice for anyone contemplating a test drive: Go straight to track mode. In tour or sport modes, the ATS-V feels confused, but in track, it’s composed and encourages the driver to explore limits. The exhaust goes from pussycat to panther, gear changes go from lazy to precise, nosedive and body roll disappear, and the funky midband hitch in power delivery becomes a seamless pin-to-your-seat experience. But having a panther for a pet sounds cute until it rips your face off. With the ATS-V, the combination of using track mode and turning off traction

control makes keeping the rear end attached to terra firma challenging, and things get a bit nutty. It transforms from a finely weighted blade to an electric turkey knife missing a handle. That’s the sign of a few things: first, the good – plenty of power and a very neutrally balanced chassis – but also, the bad – a car that doesn’t give enough feedback to feel slip coming and counter. In this case, keep the traction control engaged.

I really enjoyed my time with the ATS-V, much more than I thought I would.

This is a car truly bred with track duty in mind. Unfortunately, I was limited in my discovery process by the constraints of public roads. With 1,000 rpm more before redline and a responsive manual transmission, the ATS-V would be as near-perfect as you’d find in the segment. Cadillac will gladly oblige a manual, and it’ll even save you $2,200 versus the automatic. You’re stuck with the 6,500rpm redline, however. The ATS-V doesn’t have the most luxurious interior in the segment, but that’s not what you’re paying for in this case. On the promises it makes, the ATS-V delivers and then some. Cadillac’s grudge of playing second fiddle to class leaders has resulted in some focused engineering energy. And the result is a legitimate M3 beater.

To learn more about the 2016 Cadillac ATS-V, visit cadillac.com.

Price as tested:

$75,080

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t’s never easy to take over a location that once was home to a longtime favorite. That’s what the folks behind The Wood Cask faced when they moved into the space in Kirkwood that once housed 11 Mile House. But this newcomer has already established itself as a player in the local culinary scene with its quality food and drink.

I remember going to 11 Mile House years ago, and as I recall, the atmosphere was more of a dark, steakhouse-type vibe. The Wood Cask presents a much different atmosphere. There’s plenty of light, and the walls feature rough, rustic wood accents. The bar area also offers a fine view of the restaurant’s expansive whiskey offerings, which include a couple of personal favorites – Maker’s

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Mark Cask Strength bourbon ($14) and Redbreast Irish whiskey ($14). There also are some solid cocktails on the list, including The Wood Cask Signature Sour ($9.50), which features Maker’s Mark 46 bourbon, house-made sour mix and egg white, like the classic sour recipe calls for. Can’t decide on a spirit? There’s also an option to enjoy a flight of whiskies, or create your own.

The food menu abounds with options, from flatbreads to sandwiches, salads to sides, and includes plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian choices. To start, we went with that most delicious of pub classics, the Scotch egg ($9), and a cup of the chicken-and-barley soup ($4/$6 bowl). The egg in the former was a traditional take on this favorite, the yolk cooked just

By Matt Sorrell shy of hard, ensconced in a spicy sausage coating.

On the side: a salad of greens, red onion and cherry tomatoes. The soup was especially hearty, chock-full of mushrooms, veggies and tender chicken.

We were still peckish, so we chose from the entrées list. The final selection was the salmon ($20) and The Wood Cask chicken and dumplings ($16). The salmon was a hefty fillet pan-roasted, topped with a brown sugar-bourbon sauce and served with bacon and Brussels sprouts, always a winning combination.

Comfort food continues to be a catchphrase in the restaurant scene, but for some reason, chicken and dumplings – for me, one of the most comforting of dishes – doesn’t show up on a lot of menus. Maybe once word gets out about The Wood Cask’s version,

PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD

The Wood Cask

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Molly’s Hammer

PHOTO COURTESY OF JERRY NAUNHEIM JR.

By Mark Bretz

that will change. This dish featured plenty of tender dumplings, what I like to refer to as American gnocchi, along with a mix of dark and light chicken meat, carrots, onion and celery in a flavorful broth.

If this doesn’t make you pine for the old home place, nothing will.

Because it’s located in a shopping center, parking at The Wood Cask is no problem. In addition to dinner, the restaurant offers lunch and happy hour, and hosts live music and special events like scotch tastings. Also, some big screens are available if you need to catch the game during dinner.

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The Wood Cask, 10332 Manchester Road, 314-8581085, thewoodcask.com

‌Story: In September 1980, eight people walked into a General Electric nuclear missile facility in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. They damaged some warhead nose cones and vandalized the premises by throwing blood onto files and documents.

They were known as the Plowshares Eight, an anti-nuclear-weapons group taking their name from the Old Testament verse about converting swords into plowshares. Led by the Rev. Daniel Berrigan and his brother, the Rev. Phillip Berrigan, the eight were tried on numerous felony and misdemeanor counts in a trial that dragged on for nearly a decade.

One of the protesters was Molly Rush, a Pittsburgh homemaker and mother of six who joined the effort to take a stand against the proliferation of nuclear weapons that threatened the future of her children and grandchildren-to-be.

Despite incessant pressure from her husband, Bill, to give up her fight and the potential dangers it entailed, Molly resolutely continued to work with the anti-nuclear movement in the hope of creating a better future.

Highlights: The Rep closes its 2015-16 Studio Theatre season with the world premiere of another play incubated in its Ignite! New Play Festival in 2015.

A convincing performance by Nancy Bell as Molly, under the dedicated direction of Seth Gordon, The Rep’s associate artistic director, helps bring Tammy Ryan’s play to satisfying fruition.

Other Info: The Rep’s Ignite! program has now produced two world premieres in this year’s Studio Theatre season, the other being Georama in January.

Ignite! offers a forum for playwrights to hear their plays read aloud by professional performers before an audience, which then provides important feedback to the author and producer before the work ultimately receives its full-fledged professional debut.

Ryan, who graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University’s MFA Dramatic Writing Program in western Pennsylvania, does a solid job in showing the complexities of the title character, a “normal” citizen whose conscience helped make a difference in the world.

At a little less than two hours, The Rep wisely chose after its program was printed to make Molly’s Hammer a two-act drama rather than a very long one-act.

Ryan, who based her drama on the book Hammer of Justice by Liane Ellison Norman, elected to have just three performers deliver Molly’s story to the audience, which can be problematic at times. As noted, Bell portrays Molly, and Joe Osheroff plays her loving but

perplexed husband in this production.

That leaves Kevin Orton to essay every other role, a gimmick that wears thin at times, especially when he’s portraying one of Molly’s sisters or one of her daughters by varying the cadence of his delivery.

Orton, a native St. Louisan, fares better as Daniel Berrigan, the Roman Catholic priest who was integral to the Plowshares movement, a character who welcomes Molly’s involvement in the cause but warns her of its inherent dangers.

Osheroff is quite convincing as Bill, an old-fashioned guy who doesn’t think twice about impregnating his wife six times while allowing his passion for softball to consume much of his free time. Ryan’s writing is sophisticated, though, allowing for the audience to draw its own conclusions about Bill’s behavior at Molly’s expense, as well as delineating some surprising growth on the part of the demonstrator’s husband.

Molly’s Hammer succeeds in bringing clarity to the backstory of one of the core members of the Plowshares Eight, everyday people who made a signature statement about a worldwide issue with the strength of their own convictions, willing to face the consequences of their actions in doing so.

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Around Town

By Robyn Dexter

Fri., March 18, to Sun., March 27

The Fabulous Fox Theatre presents IF/THEN. If/Then is a contemporary new musical that follows two distinct storylines in the life of Elizabeth, a city planner who moves back to New York to restart her life in the city of infinite possibilities. When her carefully designed plans collide with the whims of fate, Elizabeth’s life splits into two parallel paths. If/Then follows both stories simultaneously as this modern woman faces the intersection of choice and chance. Various times. Tickets start at $25. 314-534-1111 or metrotix.com.

‌Fri., March 18

St. Louis County Library and St. Louis Public Radio present DIANE REHM in an onstage interview with Don Marsh, host of St. Louis Public Radio’s St. Louis on the Air at library headquarters. In a deeply personal and moving book, beloved NPR radio host Diane Rehm speaks out about her husband’s long battle with Parkinson’s disease and of her personal struggle to reconstruct her life without him. With her spouse gone, Rehm was indeed “on her own,” coping with the inevitable practical issues and, more importantly, with the profoundly emotional ones. Rehm’s book will be a help and a comfort to the recently bereaved, as well as a beacon of hope about possibilities that remain as we age. 7 p.m. Free. 314-994-3300 or slcl.org.

Sun., March 20

The ST. CHARLES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA performs at the Foundry Art Center. 2 p.m. Free. scsymphony.us.

Sat., March 19

The St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department and the St. Charles County Police Department invite families to attend EGG HUNT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS at the Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie. Participating families will enjoy egg-themed games, safety demonstrations, a photo booth, refreshments from the McDonald’s Drink Runner and special guest appearances by the Easter Bunny, Ronald McDonald and SCCPD’s robotic K9, Officer KC. Hunt times are 1 p.m. for sensory-impaired, 1:30 p.m. for mobilityimpaired and 2 p.m. for visually impaired.

Free. Register by calling 636-949-7535 or visiting stccparks.org.

Thu., March 24

Left Bank Books presents author and historian WILLIAM ANDERSON, who will sign and discuss his book, The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder, at Left Bank Books. William Anderson is an award-winning historian and author whose interest in the Little House books began in elementary school. He has been active in the preservation and operation of the Wilder sites in De Smet, South Dakota, and Mansfield, Missouri, and edits the newsletter Laura Ingalls Wilder Lore. 7 p.m.

Free. 314-367-6731 or left-bank.com.

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Sat., March 19

Karlovsky & Company Dance, St. Louis and Christopher Watson Dance Company, Minneapolis, present CROSSING RIVERS: A CONCERT COLLABORATION at the Edison Theatre. This concert collaboration and exchange between Karlovsky & Company Dance of St. Louis and Minneapolis-based Christopher Watson Dance Company features original choreography in contemporary modern dance by both company artistic directors, Dawn Karlovsky and Christopher Watson, and other Minneapolis guest choreographers including Becky Heist, Sarah Hauss and Jill Patterson. 2 and 8 p.m. $10-$20.

314-935-6543 or edison.wustl.edu.

Adventures in

SoutheaSt eaSt aSia

By Alice Handelman | Photos by Alice and Howard Handelman

Thai woman with a kitchen in her boat at a floating market in Bangkok.

DĂŠcor atop Sri Mariamman Temple, constructed in 1827, the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.

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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, one of the new Seven National Wonders of the World. d.

The soil is raked by hand by a farmer in the Tra Que vegetable viliage, famous for herbal plants and vegetables.

Come explore the centuries-old natural beauty, rich history and modern culture of Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

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ouring Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam is an adventure. Each country is filled with natural wonders, rich history and modern marvels. Water puppets, floating markets, trishaw rides, rice fields, salt farms, golden Buddhas, presidential palaces and the world’s first park for nocturnal animals made for an alluring 14-day journey across Southeast Asia.

Pictured left: Lanterns for sale in Vietnam.

Pictured top: Vietnamese street vendor.

Pictured above: In the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok.

Pictured right: Phuang malai flower garlands.

Singapore

Before boarding our first-class cruise ship in Singapore, which is the smallest country in Southeast Asia, we toured a diamond-shaped island off the coast of Malaysia and learned that it’s one of only two cities in the world to have a significant rainforest within its boundaries. No trip would be complete without this rite of passage. We sampled the iconic Singapore Sling cocktail at the Long Bar in the Raffles Hotel – the very spot where it was first created in 1915.

Home to more than 2,500 nocturnal creatures, the Night Safari at the Singapore Zoo boasts a new adventure each night. Explore the zoo on an electric, open-sided tram with live commentary, for a 45-minute journey through seven of the world’s geographical regions. This amazing adventure into the nighttime wilderness takes you to the Indian subcontinent, where majestic lions roam, and to the Asian Riverine Forest, home to the Malayan tapirs and magnificent elephants.

Bangkok

The intense heat of Bangkok, Thailand, was our introduction to the city, which offers endless shopping, delicious local eats and fruit stands on every street corner.

We learned from our guide that there are 30,000 temples in Thailand, 90 percent of which are Buddhist.

The Grand Palace complex, a combination of European design mixed with historic Thai architecture, was once the official home for kings. Established in 1782, it’s a must-visit for any tourist with an interest in the culture and history of Thailand. Surrounded by four walls, the complex is laden with gold and magnificent stones that decorate the edifices. It includes the royal residence and throne halls, government offices and the world-famous Temple of the Emerald Buddha. One of the most venerated sites in Thailand, the Emerald Buddha is enshrined on a traditional golden Thai-style throne made of carved and gilded wood. The sacred image was carved from a block of green jade and was first discovered in 1434 in the inland city of Chiang Rai. The stone was originally thought to be emerald.

The Pak Khlong Talat 24-hour flower market, located near the Chao Phraya River, was a beautiful sight to behold. We watched florists arrange colorful, fragrant fresh flowers for sale including phuang malai (flower garlands of jasmine and marigold blossoms).

Bangkok’s many floating markets are accessed by boarding a long-tail boat that weaves through vendors hawking everything imaginable, from exotic animals to barbecued insects. Fruits, vegetables, flowers, pajama pants, silks, art and housewares are also sold on the boats.

Passing through the market, you can glimpse what it’s like for people who live along the river, and take in the picturesque backdrop. Be sure to try the coconut juice, purchased from a boat piled high with fresh coconuts, and try tasty local food cooked on floating kitchens.

The Maeklong Railway Market, just outside Bangkok, is another unique market worth visiting, held every day on the rail tracks. Just before the train arrives in the town, the market stallholders have to pull back their awnings and remove their produce from the tracks, and this process is repeated four times a day when the train returns. Real estate on the tracks is precious to those wishing to sell goods.

Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (formerly Saigon), was our next adventure. It began as a small Cambodian fishing village, but its access to the sea allowed it to develop into a thriving port. Today it is a booming metropolis of nearly

10 million people and is the largest city in Vietnam and all of Indochina. It is filled with street vendors, skyscrapers, open-air cafés and an endless stream of zooming cycles, motorbikes and bicycles.

We visited several historic sites in Vietnam, including the Cathedral, Reunification Palace (formerly the presidential palace of South Vietnam) and the post office.

Reunification Palace is the site where tanks of the North Vietnamese army crashed through the gates in April 1975, ending America’s extended involvement in Vietnam.

Watching water puppetry is another way to learn about the history and culture of Vietnam. The Vietnamese Water Puppet Show in Ho Chi Minh City has showcased traditional water puppetry since the 11th century. Each show has a strong reference to Vietnamese folklore and is performed in a waist-deep pool, where colorful lacquered wooden puppets are supported by underwater rods and appear to be moving over the murky water. Each puppet is controlled by a puppeteer hidden behind a split-bamboo screen.

After taking in all the history and sites of Ho Chi Minh City, we went in search of a taste of Vietnamese fare. The spring rolls and soup at Pho 2000 (named for the popular Vietnamese soup plus the year President Clinton visited the city) hit the spot. Other culinary m, 333, and a highlights include the local beer of Vietnam, dF French-style, brewed Vietnamese coffee, which is served at the table. For local accommodattions, look no further during the Vietnam than the Rex Hotel, made famouss d litary command’s daily War for hosting the American mili d aas the location for conference. The hotel was also used the press conference announcing the reunification of Vietnam in 1976. d in H Ho Chi Minh City, Our tour of Vietnam didn’t end though. We visited Hanoi, the capittal of Vietnam, which n hi historical sites, as well. includes many significant modern mango path where We walked the same 300-foott m oC Chi Minh walked Prime Minister and President Ho orked in Hanoi (from during the 15 years he lived and wo 1954 to 1969). Inside the historic sttilt house where the president lived, you can view his staark bedroom, iron ing wartime. helmet and telephone he used durin enaissance-designed The mustard-yellow Italian Ren Presidential Palace also is in Hanoii. It towers behind wrought-iron gates flanked by senttry boxes, and Ho Chi perty.

Minh’s mausoleum sits on the prop erican prisoners of war At Hoa Lo Prison, where Amer were held during the Vietnam Warr, historical documents uding a guillotine, holding and exhibits are on display includin cells for prisoners sentenced to deaath, an underground oA American POWs, sewer gate and exhibits related to including the flight suit of pilot Maajor John McCain, d tthere. who was captured and imprisoned Hanoi is what’s More than 100 miles east off H Dragons. Officially known as the Bay of Descendingg Dra po of islands and islets called Halong Bay, it’s made up that form pillars rising from thee ssea, spectacular seascapes that are sculpted by naature and have of many James been the location for the filmingg o Bond movies. Day cruises alongg tthis UNESCO lf o of World Heritage Site in the Gulf Tonkin can bring you close to the rocky grottoes, quiet beaches and 1,600 monolithic limestone islands and islets, each with thick jungle vegetation and enormous caves to explore. In 2012, Halong Bay was named one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the world.

Where to Stay and What to do Singapore

Vietnam

Raffles Hotel

Reunification Palace

1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673 +65 6337 1886 raffles.com/singapore

135 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Singapore Zoo

Pho 2000

+65 6269 3411 Sheba, Inuka zoo.com.sg

1-3, Phan Chu Trinh, Phường Bến Thành, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam +84 8 3822 2788

Bangkok The Grand Palace

Rex Hotel

Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, 10200, Thailand +66 2 623 5500 bangkok.com/attraction-palace/ grand-palace.htm

141 Nguyễn Huệ, Bến Nghé, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam +84 8 3829 2185 rexhotelvietnam.com

Presidential Palace Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market) bangkok.com/shopping-market/ pak-klong-market.htm

Maeklong Railway Market Kasem Sukhum Road Mae Klong, Mueang Samut Songkhram District, Samut Songkhram, Thailand

Hùng Vương, Ngọc Hà, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam

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By Amanda Dahl

‌The Art of Entertaining

8796 Big Bend Blvd., 314-963-9899, t heaofe.com Our Easter Bunny delivers more than just eggs! Indulge in Easter brunch (serving up to six, or 10 to 12 people), which includes fruit salad, three-cheese egg soufflé, mini potato baskets and biscuits with sausage gravy. Learn more online and check out our delicious Easter dinner!

Haveli Indian Restaurant

9720 Page Ave., 314-423-7300, h avelistl.com Discover authentic Indian cuisine at Haveli, where you can experience the hospitality traditions of India for yourself. Vegan, vegetarian and nonvegetarian temptations are made with a variety of curries from fresh, natural ingredients.

Charlie Gitto’s

“On the Hill,” 5226 Shaw Ave., 314-772-8898; “From the Hill,” 15525 Olive Blvd., 636-536-2199, charliegittos.com Enjoy Easter brunch at Charlie Gitto’s, where you can partake in signature breakfast and lunch entrées on Sunday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make reservations today!

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There’s just something so satisfying about having

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the town, omelets, flatbreads, sliders and the best

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breakfast whenever you feel like it. Whether you like yours at the crack of dawn or after a night on

Saturday brunch. Come enjoy dine-in or carryout, and eat in the enclosed and heated patio.

Frazer’s Restaurant & Lounge

1811 Pestalozzi St., 314-773-8646, frazersgoodeats.com Experience fine cuisine and exceptionally crafted cocktails as served by an outstanding staff at Frazer’s in Benton Park.

Stop by for lunch, dinner or Saturday brunch.

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2132 Edwards St., 758 S. Fourth St., 314-776-3100, mamasonthehill.com

Guido’s “On the Hill”

5046 Shaw Ave., 314-771-4900, guidosstl.com

Mama’s will satisfy your appetite with a delectable Easter brunch. Dig into authentic, mouthwatering Italian specialties, from chicken spiedini and seafood

Uncover the best of both worlds in the heart of The

linguine to Mom’s Lasagna. You’re guaranteed to

Hill with Guido’s classic Italian fare and traditional

come back week after week.

Spanish entrées and tapas. Between made-to-order pastas, tapas calientes and rich desserts, Guido’s knows how to satisfy your cultural cravings.

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Call for FREE Estimate Dave 314-267-1348

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Brian 314-740-1659

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SERVICES MCGREEVY PIANO "Get Tuned for Spring" Bill McGreevy, Piano Technician Guild Associate Member 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

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