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656 Brookhaven Court Kirkwood | $970,000
772 River Hills Drive Fenton | $950,000
17360 Orrville Road Wildwood | $849,900
16913 Lewis Spring Farms Road Wildwood | $799,900
23 Chesterfield Lakes Road Chesterfield | $799,000
16644 Wycliffe Place Drive Wildwood | $774,900
17642 Lasiandra Drive Wildwood | $729,900
18 Muirfield Lane Town & Country | $710,000
3610 Allenton Road Wildwood | $649,000
18229 Melrose Road Wildwood | $599,000
455 Big River View Eureka | $595,000
17837 Suzanne Ridge Drive Wildwood | $579,000
5254 Waterman Boulevard St Louis City | $565,000
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CONTENTS SOCIETY TWO YEARS AGO, WE WELCOMED THE RETURN OF CLASSICAL MUSIC to St. Louis airwaves with the launch of the Radio Arts Foundation (RAF). Since then, ‘The Sound of Art’ has been a presence on the local arts scene, doing its part to promote and enrich the community’s cultural experience. To celebrate, RAF is presenting its first-ever live broadcast on Thursday evening, April 23, at Centene Auditorium in Clayton. The station will air a live performance featuring esteemed jazz vocalist Denise Thimes. Proceeds from this event will benefit RAF’s mission of providing outstanding programming in support of the arts throughout St. Louis. It was also two years ago that a partnership was formed between RAF and Ladue News, in hopes of bolstering our joint commitment to local arts organizations, big and small. In fact, RAF listeners are among the first to hear about what’s in the offing in the pages of LN with the Ladue News Minute. Give it a listen every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:40 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. To see the rest of RAF’s programming lineup, visit rafstl.org.
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ON THE COVER: In support of the Greater St. Louis American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), the APDA Golf Classic—In Memory of Jack Buck will be held on May 18 at the Algonquin Golf Club. Pictured: Golf Classic co-chairs Matt and Annemarie Schumacher, St. Louis Cardinals GM John Mozeliak, KMOX sports director Tom Ackerman. Photo by Sarah Conard. For more information, call 362-3299 or visit stlapda.org. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 16. WE’RE SORRY: On page 58 of our March 20 edition, we misidentified the firm Renaissance Financial Corporation.
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Newer Listings 1575 Dietrich Chase Lane - Ballwin All the features for today’s lifestyle can be found in this 1.5 story townhome. Some of the many highlights include a totally updated kitchen, a hearth room with fireplace and built-ins, architecturally detailed ceilings and woodwork, a first floor master, and a walkout lower level with family room, hobby room and guest suite. Further adding to the appeal is the loft office space, two additional bedrooms on the second floor and a scenic, wooded backdrop. $599,900
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262 Babler Road - Town and Country This lovely colonial has a charming curb appeal on the exterior and a professionally redone interior. Providing access to the oversized deck, the kitchen has custom cabinetry, stainless appliances and a center island. You’ll enjoy the master suite with a walk-in closet and remodeled bath. Additional features include three more spacious bedrooms, a finished lower level, extensive outdoor space and hardwood flooring throughout the first and second floors. $572,500
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3810 Linden Tree Lane - St. Louis Nestled in the popular Lindenwood Park area, this two-year-old townhome exudes an "Urban chic" feel with high ceilings, hardwood floors and an open floor plan. Entertaining is sure to be had, thanks to the great room with surround sound, fireplace and deck/patio access. Cook up party favorites in the gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and a breakfast bar. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet and a luxury bath. $264,900 More Residential Properties 4 Dromara Road (Ladue).
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2 1. 1950 Log Cabin Lane • Ladue
$2,799,000
NEW LISTING! Impressively situated on three wooded acres, this California contemporary is thoughtfully designed, ensuring all necessary elements for a peaceful haven. Masterful renovations have created a graceful residence with dramatic architectural details. Magnificent views blend into a forested setting when gazing out the breathtaking great room with wall-size windows...bringing the outside in. An inviting master suite opens to a private patio. Exceptional spaces open to a surrounding patio, salt-water pool and tennis court. Updated kitchen for a love affair of cooking and entertaining has all the offerings. Large finished lower level offers additional living and leisure space.
2. 7 Carrswold Drive • Clayton
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NEW LISTING! This inspired residence has been re-imagined in space and detail. Perfect for entertaining, the formal dining room, formal living room, gourmet kitchen and adjoining great room are sure to please. Work from home in the cherry wood paneled office with pocket doors, wet bar, gas fireplace and more. Enjoy warm summer day in the light-filled atrium before a dip in the pool. The master boasts its own spa-like bath, fireplace, his/hers dressing area/closet and access to a tiled balcony. The expansive lower level includes a fifth bedroom, full bath, exercise room and massive rec room with wet-bar.
3. 15 Country Life Acres • Town & Country
$1,499,000
NEW LISTING! A peaceful retreat, this exceptional estate is exquisite inside and out. A formal living and dining room, along with the spacious great room, sets the scene for entertaining. A pleasant surprise is the wonderful guest suite with bedroom, bath and living room. The lovely kitchen and large hearth room are perfect for family gatherings. Additional sought-after features include a stunning pool/pool house, a palatial first floor master suite and enough acreage to be suitable for horses. With this home you get a country feeling while being near shopping, clubs, hospitals, schools and transportation.
4. 18503 Great Meadow Road • Wildwood
$1,249,000
NEW LISTING! Situated on four idyllic acres, this country-style estate boasts exquisite design throughout 9,000 square feet of living space. Step through the grand entry to find expansive rooms, such as the kitchen with granite counters and top-ofthe-line appliances. A breakfast room adjoins the kitchen and an inviting hearth room, with screened porch/deck access. Further enhancing this listing are the spacious five-plus bedrooms, most notably the master with spa-like bath. The lower level is like having a home within a home and includes a wine cellar and media room.
5. 2603 Wild Plum Valley • Catawissa
$989,000
Thoughtfully expanded on 22 picturesque acres, this authentic 1850's Irish-stone cottage includes a first floor master suite with kitchenette, large bath, fireplace and a walk-in closet. The first floor also features an updated country kitchen opening to a two-level deck overlooking the tranquil pond. Take in stargazing on the screened-in porch or head across the pond to relax in the charming guesthouse with kitchen, full bath and another two level deck.
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$2,395,000
504 Atalanta Avenue (Webster Groves).
$249,900
30 Huntleigh Woods (Huntleigh).
$2,295,000
3527 Post Valley (O’ Fallon).
$245,000
2 Somerset Downs (Ladue).
$1,849,000
749 West Jewel Avenue (Kirkwood).
$239,900
6 West Geyer (Frontenac).
$1,695,000
2854 McNair Avenue (St. Louis).
$220,000
5 Kings Pond Road (Glendale).
$1,490,000
4120 Hartford Street (St. Louis).
$199,900
3 Cher El Lane (Ladue).
$1,360,000
438 Sunningwell Drive (Webster Groves).
$189,000
1 Masonridge Court (Town & Country).
$1,295,000
271 Copper Mountain (Fenton).
$179,900
2 Mayfair Road (Ladue).
$1,195,000
9915 Alden Lane (Rock Hill).
$169,900
6 Kehrs Mill Glen Court (Chesterfield).
$1,100,000
273 Wanderfern Woods (Innsbrook).
$165,000 $133,480
12 Berkley Lane (Ladue).
$975,000
8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).
23 Picardy Lane (Ladue).
$975,000
1040 North Rock Hill (Rock Hill).
$85,000
55 Briarcliff (Ladue).
$925,000
7719 Lacorn Court (Normandy).
$79,900
419 Polo Drive (Clayton).
$900,000
34 Burroughs Lane (Ladue).
$749,000
922 South Meramec (Clayton).
$699,000
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411 Algonquin Place (Webster Groves).
$659,900
14417 Rue De Gascony Ct. (Chesterfield). $610,000
1 Westwood Country Club (Westwood).
$649,900
200 South Brentwood Blvd #5D (Clayton). $499,900
1575 Dietrich Chase Lane (Ballwin).
$599,900
14410 Open Meadow Court Unit W (Chesterfield).
131 Carriage Square (Creve Coeur).
$575,000
262 Babler Road (Town and Country).
$572,500
$439,000 7571 Buckingham Drive #1 (Clayton).
$269,000
139 Ladue Oaks Drive (Creve Coeur).
$554,500
1965 Grinnell Terrace (Maryland Heights). $244,900
1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).
$550,000
208 Ambridge Court #201 (Chesterfield).
$239,500
900 South Hanley Road #7D, Clayton).
$232,500
1229 Hunters Chase (Eureka).
$225,000 $159,900
14507 Wellington Estates Manor (Chesterfield). $499,900 10225 Thornwood Drive (Ladue).
$498,000
1515 Lafayette Ave. #501 (St. Louis).
409 Bates Street (New Haven).
$495,000
5635 Waterman #31 (St. Louis).
$159,900
21 Beacon Hill (Creve Coeur).
$435,000
615 Clara Avenue #14 (CWE).
$140,000
1811 Boaz Avenue (Kirkwood).
$425,000
1137 Rue La Ville Walk #1137 (Creve Coeur).
2124 South Compton Avenue (St. Louis).
$419,900
4457 McPherson Ave. (Central West End). $399,000 1682 Timber Hollow Drive (Wildwood).
$359,000
12121 Hibler Drive (Creve Coeur).
$339,000
233 Jasmin Park Court (Ballwin).
$329,000
4228 Roland Boulevard (Pasadena Hills).
$324,900
8838 Madge Avenue (Brentwood).
$299,900
614 Autumnwood Forest Drive (Lake St. Louis). $275,000 3810 Linden Tree Lane (St. Louis).
$264,900
$128,400 1614 Oriole Lane (Brentwood).
$118,000
2506 Creve Coeur Mill #9 (Maryland Heights). $66,400
Lots & Acreage 1035 Price School Lane (Ladue).
$1,100,000
45 Trent Drive (Ladue).
$1,095,000
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HERE WAS DOUBLE CAUSE TO celebrate as friends, guests and fans gathered at the Fox Theatre for a concert to benefit Mathews-Dickey Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs. The fundraising concert celebrated co-founder Martin Mathews’ retirement after 54 years as CEO, as well as his 90th birthday. After a VIP dinner, guests celebrated Mathews’ career with video tributes, special gift presentations and performances. Among the tributes were messages from Donald Suggs, Michael McMillan, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Bill Dewitt III, Tony La Russa and Lou Brock, as well as a special presentation from St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay. Everyone stayed to enjoy the feature of the evening, a performance by The Isley Brothers featuring Ronald and Ernie Isley.
Carol and Tom Voss
Lisa Gates, Michael McMillan, Rita McMillan
Martin Mathews, Barbara Washington
Johanna Wharton, Trent Mitchell, Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Mary Elizabeth Grimes, Deborah Denham
Jeremiah and Marjorie Dellas
Bill DeWitt III
Patrick Walker, Nicole Roach
Tom and Chris Eschen, Turan Mullins
Cindy and Warner Baxter
Brian and Monique Leonard
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T TOOK TWO DIFFERENT REHEARSAL halls at Opera Theatre’s Sally S. Levy Opera Center to present its annual wine and beer tasting. With proceeds benefiting Opera Theatre’s professional training programs for emerging artists, this year’s event marked its 20th anniversary, and featured dozens of wines and beers for tasting, as well as a silent auction of rare vintage wines and other luxury packages.
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ORE THAN 400 GUESTS braved a winter storm to attend Meds and Food for Kids’ annual gala. The stalwart supporters were treated to a variety of Haitian food, art and music, with proceeds supporting the continuing mission to save the lives of Haiti’s malnourished children and other nutritionally vulnerable people. Founded by Dr. Patricia Wolff in 2003, the organization opened a state-of-the-art facility in Haiti in 2012 to produce its peanut-based Ready to Use Therapeutic Food, utilizing 40 Haitian workers and as much of the country’s raw material as possible. The lives of more than 120,000 children have been impacted so far by what Haitians call ‘medika mamba’ or ‘peanut butter medicine.’ More photos on page 62
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T. LOUIS SYMPHONY CONCERTMASTER David Halen and his wife, soprano Miran Halen, opened their home for a private concert to benefit Whitfield School. The Halens, who also are Whitfield parents (Christopher, ’15), invited more than 40 guests, including head of school John Delautre and his wife, Anne. Guests enjoyed fine wine and a cocktail buffet, while delighting in a performance from the Halens. Along with the couple, their son, Christopher, performed with fellow Whitfield student Henry Baer. More photos on page 62
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Judy Miller & Raye Zeigler Consistently ranked among the Top Producers at Janet McAfee Inc., the dynamic duo of Judy Miller and Raye Zeigler brings extraordinary experience and success to the world of residential real estate in St. Louis. Judy joined the firm in 1975 and is only one of two remaining agents who helped open the doors of Janet McAfee. Her decades of listing experience encompass all types of real estate properties including single-family homes, condominiums, villas and luxury estates. Licensed since 1971, Raye Zeigler has earned a very good reputation as a results-oriented professional. Her entire career in real estate has been in the St. Louis area. For more than 20 years, Raye has been among the top 10% of producers in the local industry. Together, they form a formidable partnership and are consistently recognized as a one of the most successful teams at the firm.
Judy Miller 314.368.9011 Raye Zeigler 314.496.9022
Experience Matters Laura Donovan & Kathleen Lovett A top producing team with over 25 years of combined experience, the dynamic team of Kathleen Lovett and Laura Donovan are “the right choice for all the right reasons.” They represent the next generation of Janet McAfee agents with their multi-generational and diverse client list. They pride themselves on a high level of communication with their buyers and sellers and they believe the overall process is a true collaboration between all parties. The overall satisfaction of their clients is of utmost importance and this has been validated by the team earning the recognition of Best in Overall Client Satisfaction six years in a row by St. Louis Magazine, as voted on by their past clients. Kathleen and Laura set themselves apart from many agents with their extensive knowledge of market trends and their broad base of marketing strategies. . Their team approach assures their clients that their needs will always be met and that one of the two will be available at all times.
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NEW LISTING LADUE $2,200,000 1041 Lay Road
NEW LISTING CHESTERFIELD $1,295,000 14790 Sugarwood Trail
NEW LISTING CLAYTON $169,900 827 Westwood Drive, Unit 2E
NEW LISTING LADUE $925,000 17 Fair Oaks
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CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES 710 SOUTH HANLEY, UNIT 18 B/D, Clayton.
$574,900
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4950 LINDELL BOULEVARD, 6E, CWE.
$439,000
remarkable detailing both inside and out.
768 BORDEAUX CIRCLE, Saint Albans.
$419,900
410 N. NEWSTEAD, UNIT 9S, CWE.
$399,000
410 N. NEWSTEAD AVE., UNIT 2S, CWE.
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1163 MILL CROSSING, UNIT 304, Creve Coeur.
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1041 LAY ROAD, Ladue. This 7-year-old stylish custom
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17 FAIR OAKS, Ladue. French-inspired retreat nestled in one
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octagonal dining room and stunning stone terrace. $925,000 2459 GUARDIAN COURT, Arnold. Like new 2-story with open floor plan, natural light everywhere, situated on a cul de sac and backing to woods, in move-in condition! $304,900
10490 LADUE ROAD, Creve Coeur.
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5291 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE.
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$1,695,000
10 CLERBROOK LANE, Ladue.
$649,000
58 PORTLAND DRIVE, Frontenac.
$1,425,000
15 FIELDING ROAD, Ladue.
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224 TIMBER TRACE, St. Albans.
$647,000
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$589,900
1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.
$750,000
LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS $2,125,000
6412 ALAMO, UNIT 1E, Clayton. 2BR, 2BA updated condo in a
2256 NORTH BALLAS ROAD, Town & Country. $1,350,000
fabulous DeMun location! The building was renovated in 2008
17 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.
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and this lovely light-filled unit is move in ready!
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300 REMINGTON WAY DRIVE, Ballwin.
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15 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.
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841 PHEASANT WOODS DRIVE, Manchester.
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108 CLUB CREEK CT., Saint Albans.
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10 MABEL LANE, Saint Albans.
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201 KENDALL BLUFF COURT, Chesterfield.
$849,900
4508 MCPHERSON AVENUE, UNIT 1W, St. Louis. This spacious,
405 CONWAY GARDENS, Creve Coeur.
$849,000
move-in ready 1 bedroom, 1 bath condominium offers 9’ ceilings,
4361 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE.
an exposed brick wall and a wood burning fireplace.
719 FORBY ROAD, Wildwood.
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$134,900
2513 TRENTON STATION, St. Charles.
$309,500
13675 EVERGREEN GLEN DRIVE, St. Louis.
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17173 WINDSOR CREST BLVD., Wildwood.
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140 SPRING BRANCH ROAD, Troy.
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1040 GOLDEN ORCHARD DRIVE, O’Fallon.
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$5,750,000
3 WHITFIELD LANE, Ladue.
$749,000
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$749,000
760 KENT ROAD, Ladue.
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Fabulous, like new 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with charming wrap around front porch and fenced back yard. This home has an inviting open floor plan that allows ease of entertaining and living. The light and bright kitchen is spacious with large curved island that can comfortably seat 8+, new cabinetry, newer appliances including a Bosch dishwasher, planning desk, double door pantry and french door to the patio. The family room is open to the kitchen and includes another door to the patio and yard along with built-in bookcases, wood burning fireplace and bay window. The main floor laundry room has storage cubbies and door to the outside.
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Spectacular and totally renovated 4+ bedroom, 4 full, 2 half bath home on a gorgeous lot with pool. The welcoming entry leads to the large formal living room and gracious dining room. The casual living spaces are amazing! The large family room with fireplace and built-in cabinets and bookcases has French doors opening to the patio and also opens to the kitchen and breakfast room. The kitchen boasts stone counters, a center island, a Wolf range, high end Sub Zero refrigerator, Viking dishwasher, Farmhouse sink and an abundance of custom cabinets. The 2nd floor features a large master bedroom with fireplace. The lower level has a huge playroom space and a new half bath.
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I want to thank you for including me in this year’s (Dynamic St. Louisans) list. I also want to compliment Brittany on the great job she did capturing our conversation. Her article was one of the best I have ever read. I have received numerous compliments since it came out. Thank you again!
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utographed St. LouiS Cardinals photographs line the walls of richard Mark’s office— an impressive collection any redbirds fan would envy. But if you look a little closer, you’ll see what’s especially unique about the custom-framed shots: they all include an ameren billboard in the background, a special nod to the local executive’s career. in 2012, Mark proudly returned to his roots when he was named the president and Ceo of ameren illinois, based in Collinsville. he grew up in Collinsville, the place his family has called home since the late 1800s. “you have all the benefits of living in a quiet, small-town community, and at the same time, it is close to downtown St. Louis, with the arch, the Symphony—and of course, the ballpark,” says Mark, who also is an avid outdoorsman with a special love for duck-hunting. From his current corner office, he can see how his career has come full-circle: What used to be acres of Collinsville horseradish fields his childhood friends worked in, later became the grounds of the gateway Center, a plan he helped bring to fruition in a former career. as it turns out, Mark has had a lot of former careers—from education to government to health care—before joining the energy industry. “it’s been a winding road,” he says, laughing. “Sometimes your career takes a strange path you can’t predict.” Before his career journey could begin, Mark attended iowa State university on a football scholarship. “My mom wasn’t happy about that,” he notes, smiling. “She said: You can only play football for so long. But no one can take your education away from you.” neither of Mark’s parents went to college, and they always were quick to remind him of the importance of an education. he took that to heart. after graduating from iowa State, Mark returned to Collinsville to begin a career as a special education teacher—and also served as the assistant football coach at his former high school. When a new career opportunity came along to serve the local government, he took it, soon becoming assistant to the mayor. he went on to be the Coo, and later the Ceo, of St. Mary’s hospital in east St. Louis, where he turned the struggling system into a profit-maker, while still meeting the needs of low-income patients. and while serving
“EducAtion is thE kEy to succEss in lifE...And no mAttEr whAt your job, try to bE thE bEst thErE’s EvEr bEEn At it–you will bE rEwArdEd for your hArd work.” as the volunteer director of a state financial oversight panel, Mark also turned around the east St. Louis School district. “i learned from each career, and it made me ready for the next step,” he notes. “and each made me a better person.” For the last 13 years, Mark has dedicated his career to ameren, where he started energy-assistance programs for low-income customers and led the distribution of millions in charitable contributions, among other accomplishments. For ameren illinois, Mark is working hard today on the energy of tomorrow. over the next several years, the electric and gas delivery company will install 750,000 ‘smart’ meters throughout central and southern illinois. “it’s exciting to think about: What we’re building today, our kids’ kids will be using in the future.” as a local leader, Mark is serious about helping future generations. he stresses to young people what his parents taught him from an early age:
“education is the key to success in life. Continue to expand your knowledge and set goals for yourself.” Surprisingly, Mark says he never thought he would be the president of anything, but he tells kids to have self-confidence to become what you want, be persistent, and learn—even when you don’t win. “and no matter what your job, try to be the best there’s ever been at it—you will be rewarded for your hard work.” as Mark looks back on his winding career, he wouldn’t have it any other way—because all of those roles allowed him to do what he loves: serve the community. “education, health care, government and energy all tie together the basic essentials everyone utilizes. My careers always have been focused around helping people and helping communities.” So it just goes to show—a mother does know best: Mark left football, and he’s still always been on the right team. {LadueNews.com} January 23, 2015
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THELMA HARTNETT For 50 years, Thelma Hartnett has impacted the lives of young women at ursuline academy. The 94-year-old became a business teacher for the school in 1965, and from her first day, she made the commitment to consider the students family. “The first principal who hired me told me: Treat these girls like they were your daughters,” Hartnett notes. “That one sentence did me more good than any class I ever took.” She developed close bonds with the students while teaching them typing and shorthand, and consumer economics, from how to invest, to how to buy or rent a car to a house. When she retired from teaching in 1992, ursuline kept her on to manage the school’s scholarship fund, a job she still loves to do today. “I can’t believe how nice it is here,” she says. “ursuline is such a great place.” The key to longevity in her career—and in life— is simple, Hartnett says. “The secret to a good
life is an education.” She adds that she has stayed healthy through a walking regimen—2 miles before breakfast every day during her younger years. Hartnett still plays bridge, and attends shows at The Muny and STaGeS St. Louis, among others. and as a former golfer of 30 years, she still has the hole-in-one ball she hit at Paradise Valley Golf in
1997. “Here I am, 94, and I don’t have any physical problems,” she says. “I feel good all the time.” Looking back, Hartnett recalls her proudest moments stem from teaching students business— and life—lessons. “ursuline is like a family. an alum from the class of ’76 still meets with me—we do puzzles. She says I’m still teaching her.”
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THIS WEEK’S HAPPILY EVER AFTER COLUMN INTRODUCES YOU TO A rescued English bulldog named Melvin, whose ‘mom’ says he exudes a certain kind of gratitude and commitment, and she wonders whether this is something innate in all rescue dogs. Nine years ago, we were unsure of how a 4-month-old border collie mix would fit into our family. We didn’t know much about Rowan’s background, except that the good folks at Stray Rescue found him abandoned in East St. Louis, and that he did well in foster care. To say the least, I was very apprehensive about his disposition. So, I did my homework: I read books, I had him checked out by—not one, but two—vets, and even had a session with an animal reiki expert. But to see is to believe, and Rowan has been perfect! As the examining vet told us then: There is not a bad bone in his body. Even the reiki practitioner declared: He is just happy to be with you, and his biggest fear is that his happiness could be taken away from him. Of course, since then, we’ve reassured Rowan that he has nothing fear. I’m sure Melvin gets that sense from his family, too. His story begins on p. 36.
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I just read your very nice message in the Feb. 6 edition of Ladue News. What a nice story about Melvin, the bulldog! If only us humans could exude some of those same qualities, our world would be a better place.
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Trish (and Lisa), thank you both for the lovely article in this week’s Ladue News. I have gotten incredible feedback—everyone reads LN! What a wonderful honor.
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heri Sherman’S life aS a community volunteer began innocently enough, some 30 years ago, when she was asked to be on the board of the ethical Society nursery School, which her children attended. “i had no experience, and someone said, You can be the vice-president, because the vice-president doesn’t really do much and you can develop,” Sherman recalls. “Soon after i started, the board president resigned, and the executive director quit at the same time, so i was thrown in deep water right away.” fortunately, it all worked out, as she and the organization were able to find well-qualified people to fill those roles. But Sherman’s volunteer work quickly grew from there, eventually leading to her being named a Woman of Worth in 2010. “When something you do is successful and people know you were part of a successful organization, your name gets circulated rapidly,” she says. One of Sherman’s passions is the missouri Children’s Burn Camp, where she has chaired a number of fundraisers, and serves as the VP for the Burns recovered Support Group board. The camp began in 1997, and runs for a week each summer at Camp Sabra in the lake of the Ozarks, serving children ages 5 to 16 who have been severely burned. “i cannot tell you how gorgeous and important an organization this is,” she says. many of the kids come from low-income households; and often, their burns were a result of abuse or neglect. “i’m not sure what would happen to these kids otherwise. (at camp,) they’re peers who can relate to each other and don’t have to be afraid of who they are.” While the external scars these kids bear often can’t be healed, the organization works to heal the internal scars, she says. “Those can be the most difficult.” Sherman also was integral to the founding of the Jewish Light’s unsung hero awards, which honor people whose good works often fly under the radar. “a lot of times, they don’t want to be recognized— they’re unsung heroes because they want to be,” she says. “i tell them that the award isn’t just about them, but it’s also for their organization that will be featured and get all this press.” among those who have been honored are a man who created a program to help prisoners move forward in a positive way through theater, and another who started a community garden to grow vegetables for area food
“When you’re up on the podium and talking to the audience...you feel a Wave of love. it’S almoSt like being in a room one-on-one inStead of With 300 people. it’S So intimate becauSe it’S Such a good feeling.” pantries, she recalls. Sherman says she feels a little selfish when she works on projects like this, because she herself gets so much out of it. “When you’re up on the podium and talking to the audience, who are all there for their unsung heroes, you feel a wave of love. it’s almost like being in a room one-on-one instead of with 300 people. it’s so intimate because it’s such a good feeling.” another of Sherman’s lifelong passions is theater—though, she says, as an appreciator rather than a performer. a founding board member of Washington university’s edison Theater and The new Jewish Theater, she says, “i’ve always felt that theater celebrates creative expression, and it’s such
an important part of who we are as people. it opens unknown worlds to people, and stimulates discussion in subtle ways that lead to new understanding.” With Don, her husband of 43 years, Sherman has two children: Samantha, an actress who lives in new york, and adam, an entrepreneur currently living in hong Kong. Don and Sheri both went to university City high School, and she still meets with a group from the school monthly. “my husband and i have lived in a 7-mile radius our whole lives, and now we have one kid in new york and one in hong Kong, so i don’t know what we did—we gave them wings,” she says. “Give them wings, but if you give them love, they’ll fly back.” {LadueNews.com} January 23, 2015
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APDA, its expansive range of services across Missouri and southern Illinois include educational programs, support groups, and exercise and wellness classes. “We meet with newly diagnosed patients and family members, and educate them to make sure everyone has a good start and finds the resources they need,” Guyer says. Among programs at the organization’s Resource Center in Chesterfield is the caregiver reversal group, which provides men who suddenly become caregivers with cooking and cleaning classes, and women who are suddenly caregivers with machinery classes. The APDA’s centers also offer fitness classes, such as yoga, tai chi, dance and swimming. As a progressive
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AT YMCA CAMP LAKEWOOD YMCA Camp Lakewood is a traditional overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6-17, only 75 miles south of St. Louis on 5,200 wooded acres with a 360-acre lake, outside of Potosi, Missouri. Non-YMCA members are welcome! REGISTER TODAY! Call or visit us online.
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disorder of the nervous system affecting movement, exercise can provide tremendous benefits for people with Parkinson’s, Guyer notes. To foster awareness during the Parkinson’s Awareness Month of April and throughout the year, the organization mails 9,500 newsletters across the region four times a year. As many with the disorder have limited access to computers, Guyer says they rely on the quarterly newsletters to keep them up-to-date on the latest services and advancements in research. In its effort to find a cure, the Greater St. Louis APDA is instrumental in supporting research Continued on page 61
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HE NUMBERS ARE GREAT: A NEW CASE of Parkinson disease is diagnosed every nine minutes, and 5,000 patients are diagnosed every month. More than 11,000 Missourians and 25,000 Illinois residents are living with the disorder. That’s why the Greater St. Louis American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) works tirelessly on its two-fold mission: providing services for Parkinson’s patients and funding research for a cure. “APDA strives to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s, their care partners and family members by providing education, creating public awareness, fostering a supportive environment and raising funds for research,” explains executive director Debbie Guyer. As the nation’s largest local chapter of the
Charities & Nonprofits A Ladue News Special Section
A Night for Newborns April 19, 2015
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NURSES FOR NEWBORNS
One Family at a Time
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BY CONNIE MITCHELL
N SUNDAY, APRIL 19, guests attending A Night for Newborns at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac will enjoy dinner, a program and a live auction, all to benefit N u rs e s fo r Newb o r n s ( N F N ) . T h e n o n p ro f i t works to provide a safety net for at-risk families in order to prevent infant mortality, child abuse and neglect. Event participants will have a chance to bid on auction items, including trips to Kiawah Island, South Carolina, and Destin and Sanibel Island, in Florida; a silent auction also will open at 5 p.m., preceding the 6:15 p.m. dinner. Nurses for Newborns provides a wide array of services, including critical health assessments, screenings for maternal depression, referrals to additional resources and emergency infant-care supplies. The organization’s nurses visit babies
who are born with medical problems, born to teenage mothers, or to mothers with disabilities or mental health concerns, or who are born into financially challenged families. Clients, 90 percent of whom are uninsured or Medicaid eligible, may receive free services for as long as two years. “Our nurses provide the teaching and support needed at a critical moment, empowering parents to safeguard and promote the health and well-being of their infants,” says CEO Melinda Ohlemiller. “The goal is to keep babies alive and thriving, despite sometimes very challenging and unimaginable circumstances.” The organization is best known for its work with newborns, but Ohlemiller says services to pregnant women also are an important part of Nurses for Newborns’ mission. “When NFN services are started before the baby is born, we know from Continued on page 61
NFN’s Jen Adams with an infant client
ON THE COVER: A Night for Newborns on April 19 benefits Nurses for Newborns. Individual event tickets cost $140 each, and sponsorships are available starting at the $1,000 level. Reservations are due by Friday, April 10, and can be made by calling Nurses for Newborns at 544-3433 or online at nfnf.org. Pictured on the cover: Melinda Ohlemiller, Tom and Suzanne Hough, David Kodner.
ON THE COVER
Do you have medical equipment that is not being used? Do you need medical equipment? Now there is HELP… We accept donations of manual and power wheelchairs, electric hospital beds, shower chairs, canes/crutches/walkers, grab bars, elevated toilet seats, portable commodes, lift chairs, seating cushions, back supports, folding ramps - every type of item except oxygen and medications.
St. Louis HELP loans the donated home medical items to anyone in need, at no cost or fee.
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DONATION DRIVE SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015 - 9 AM through 2 PM
Clean the attic, garage or basement and make a tax-deductible donation of your medical equipment at one of the designated Walgreen’s drop off locations on May 2nd:
8571 Watson Road 314-962-5545 - Webster (Watson & Elm)
#1 Grasso Plaza 314-631-8800 - Affton (Gravois & S. Rock Hill)
9801 Manchester 314-963-3256 - Rock Hill (Manchester & Kortwright)
13992 Manchester Road 636-227-9228 - Manchester (Manchester & Weidman)
4400 Lemay Ferry Road 314-487-0636 – So. County (Lemay & Forder)
14950 Clayton Road 636-527-7873 - Chesterfield (Clayton & Baxter)
12345 St. Charles Rock Road 314-770-2479 - Bridgeton (St. Charles Rock Rd. & 270)
3920 Hampton Avenue 314-351-2100 - South City (Hampton & Chippewa)
460 N. Lindbergh/Hwy 57 314-831-6448 - Florissant (Lindbergh & Washington)
2310 S. Old Highway 94 636-477-7996 - St. Charles (Old Hwy 94 & Muegge Rd.)
5890 N. Belt West 618-277-4440 - Belleville (N. Belt West & Frank Scott)
1001 Bowles Avenue 636-343-0754 - Fenton (Bowles & Highway 141)
St. Louis HELP is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
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Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
DADA PHOTO BY TODD OWYOUNG, PAT WHITAKER PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER
BY AMANDA DAHL
MISSION: The Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) brings the art of today to St. Louisans’ doorsteps. CAM’s exhibitions are constantly changing to show a fresh voice in art from around the world. “You can see what’s happening in artmaking right now from anywhere in the globe,” says executive director Lisa Melandri. HISTORY: Founded on the Mississippi riverfront by a group of community leaders in 1980, the former Forum for Contemporary Art evolved into the modern museum in Grand Center, and is now known as the Contemporary Art Museum. CAM presents six fresh Main Gallery exhibitions each year, and also offers programming—including free arts education to students to broaden their creative minds—and stage exhibitions. ‘New Art in the Neighborhood’ operates as the museum’s flagship program, and provides impressive opportunities to learn from local to internationally renowned artists. COMMUNITY IMPACT: The Contemporary Art Museum acts as an important cultural access point for people to discover new ways of looking at the world through art. “We like to bring what is happening in the contemporary global art community to St. Louis, and find different ways for people to connect to art,” explains Melandri. Find a deeper appreciation for the art of our time, and new ways to identify with people around the world by listening to the artists’ voices as presented at CAM.
Supporting diversity and inclusion through exciting displays of modern art, CAM embraces the challenge of connecting people to art and expanding their knowledge of the present-day world. “We are all about the idea of discovery and newness,” Melandri notes. “We offer one more piece of the cultural landscape.” The upcoming Dada Ball & Bash epitomizes the function of the Contemporary Art Museum with a shared goal of diving into the creative process and allowing the immersion to realign perceptions. “Dada is a movement that intertwines art and life. It is everything against the status quo and is all about the unexpected.” Melandri further explains how the five senses are awakened by this inspired enterprise. “It is all about letting yourself go to experience.” The Contemporary Art Museum constantly is changing the artistic landscape, and inviting
WHAT/WHEN/WHERE:
ON THE BOARD: PAT WHITAKER “We are one of the key art venues in Grand Center,” Pat Whitaker, board chair of the Contemporary Art Museum, explains. “Our mission is to present and interpret the art of today.” Whitaker has been active in the St. Louis community for more than three decades, and she is passionate about her leadership role at CAM. “We encourage diversity in St. Louis. Our educational outreach programs [make us a value to the community].” Programs like LEAP and ‘Stroller Tuesday’ bring in children of all ages and expose them to art. “An extremely high percentage of kids from ‘New Art in the Neighborhood’ continue on to college,”
she reports. “I’d say close to 100 percent!” She states that the Dada Ball & Bash fits in with CAM’s mission to expose art, and notes it is very unusual and fun, and for a great cause. “It is a very un-galalike gala. Everyone who comes once always comes back [year after year].” Whitaker is the founder of the architectural design firm, Arcturis, which specializes in corporate and higher educational work. She also serves on the boards of St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Webster University, and as co-chair of the Quality of Life leadership committee for the Regional Business Council. She also has recently joined the board of directors for the Saint Louis Fashion Fund.
DADA BALL & BASH SATURDAY, MAY 16, 6 P.M. KOKEN ART FACTORY Enjoy an evening of entertainment with a boxing ring serving as center stage, and ultramodern cuisine to celebrate creative exploration. Call 535-0770 for information and details. HOW TO GET INVOLVED: For more information, visit camstl.org.
people to open their minds and experience culture from a creative platform. As Melandri emphasizes, “The most wonderful thing about the Contemporary Art Museum and Dada is seeing and experiencing something you never have seen or experienced before.”
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BY ROBYN DEXTER
F RIDAY 10 FOUNDRY ART CENTRE’S 2015 GALA, foundryartcentre.org/gala. Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary SPRING FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, stlsalvationarmy.org. Gateway 180’s OPEN YOUR HEART FOR THE HOMELESS at the Randall Gallery to benefit the housing services agency, gateway180.org. RAISE THE ROOF, ROCK THE HOUSE at Kirkwood Station Brewing Co. to benefit Project, Inc., projectinc.org.
SATURDAY 11 Cornerstone Center for Early Learning’s 21ST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER at MOTO Museum, cornerstonecenterstl.org.
THURSDAY 16 St. Louis Panhellenic Alumnae Association’s SIXTH ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT OUT SCHOLARSHIP BOUTIQUE at the Greenbriar Hills Country Club to benefit scholarships for collegiate women from the St. Louis Metro area, stlpanhellenic.org.
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The Angel Band Project
Support Dogs’ 10th annual TACKY BALL at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront to benefit all programs and activities at Support Dogs, Inc., supportdogs.org.
Variety’s RUNWAY LIGHTS FASHION SHOW at Union Station to benefit children with physical and developmental disabilities in the St. Louis region, varietystl.org. The Junior League of St. Louis’ fifth annual HOME DESIGN TOUR at the Interior Design Center of St. Louis to benefit the League’s training and community programs, jlsl.org.
The Sheldon Caring Solutions
The SHELDON CONCERT HALL’S 2015 GALA to benefit the concerts, gallery exhibitions and educational programs of the Sheldon, thesheldon.org.
14th annual CARING SOLUTIONS GALA to honor Trudy Busch Valentine’s commitment to Caring Solutions, caringsolutions.org.
From the 2014 Junior League kitchen tour
Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design’s MAKERS BALL at Palladium Saint Louis to benefit ArtistsIn-Residence program and Crafting-A-Future program, craftalliance.org/news/gala/gala15.htm.
Angel Band Project’s STROLL AGAINST SILENCE at the Maryville University Commencement Lawn to support survivors of sexual violence, firstgiving. com/angelbandproject/stroll-against-silence.
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SUNDAY 19 Nurses for Newborns’ 17th annual A NIGHT FOR NEWBORNS DINNER AUCTION at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac to benefit pregnant mothers and families with young infants, nfnf.org.
CARING SOLUTIONS PHOTO BY BY SARAH CROWDER, ANGEL BAND PHOTO BY HEIDI PETERS, JUNIOR LEGUE PHOTO BY PHOTO BY ARTEAGA PHOTOGRAPHY, SHELDON CONCERT HALL PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER
April Charity Calendar
Food Outreach’s A TASTEFUL AFFAIR 27 at The Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis to benefit Food Outreach’s mission, foodoutreach.org. Our Little Haven SPRING DINNER AUCTION GALA at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel Ballroom to benefit the special children and families helped by Our Little Haven, ourlittlehaven.org.
THURSDAY 23 Women’s Philanthropy of Jewish Federation’s annual SHOWER OUR COMMUNITY event to benefit women locally and abroad, WP.JFedSTL.org/Shower. Aim High St. Louis’ 10th annual LUMINOSITY COCKTAIL PARTY AND FUNDRAISER at Central Table Food Hall to benefit Aim High St. Louis’ intensive summer academic enrichment program, aimhighstl.org.
FRIDAY 24 DIGNITY PERIOD’S SPRING GALA to benefit Ethiopian adolescent girls at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, dignityperiod.org.
DADA Ball committee members Susan Barrett, Dorte Probstein, Phyllis Langsdorf and Allen Barber with CAM executive director Lisa Melandri (center) and chief curator Jeffrey Uslip (far right)
Room at the Inn’s 2015 BREAKFAST WITH THE INN CROWD at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel to benefit the homeless in the St. Louis area, roomstl.org.
SATURDAY 25 13th annual ANGEL BALL GALA at the St. Louis Marriott West to benefit Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss, info@nationalshare.org.
WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AND DADA BALL PHOTOS BY BRYAN SCHRAIER
ANGELS UNDER THE BIG TOP annual dinner and auction at the Sheraton West Port Lakeside Chalet to benefit the Guardian Angel Settlement Association, gasastl.org.
SUNDAY 26 Best Buddies’ FRIENDSHIP WALK at Creve Coeur Park, bestbuddies.org/missouriwalk.
THURSDAY 30 Inaugural Jewish Family & Children’s Service SPRING GALA at the Westwood Country Club to honor Todd and Julie Schnuck, and executive director L. Louis Albert, jfcs-stl.org.
COMING IN MAY: SUNDAY 3 St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation’s 4TH ANNUAL DERBY BRUNCH at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park to benefit low income metro-area senior citizens, standrews1.com.
Former Women of Achievement presidents, along with current president Nanci Bobrow
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2015 WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT LUNCHEON at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis to honor the outstanding volunteer efforts of local women, woastl.org.
Contemporary Art Museum of St. Louis DADA BALL & BASH at the Koken Art Factory to benefit the museum’s groundbreaking exhibitions and education programs, camstl.org.
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HateBraker’s 3rd annual HERO AWARDS at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, arlen@hatebrakers.org.
26th annual BOB COSTAS BENEFIT for SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, metrotix.com.
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Celebrating 60 Years
Join the celebration to honor the 2015 Women of Achievement Carol Bartle Lisa Bernstein Sara Burke Maxine Clark Betsy Douglass Ghazala Hayat, M.D. Lee Etta Hoskins Carol B. Loeb Sheri Sherman Pamela Talley
Women of Achievement Luncheon
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel St. Louis Ballroom 11:15 a.m. Doors open 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon Tickets: $60 each with seating at tables of ten Reservations required and will be held at the door
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News
BY AMANDA DAHL
T h e P r e s s C l u b o f Metropolitan St. Louis is pleased to announce TOM ESCHEN as its president. Eschen also is the VP for institutional advancement at Maryville University, and has served on the following boards and committees: De Smet Jesuit High School, the Capital Campaign Committee of Ursuline Academy, HEC-TV, Double Helix community media, the Black Cat Theater, River Styx literary arts, as advisory council for the St. Louis Sports Commission and Walker Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders. Va r i e t y t h e C h i l d r e n ’s Charity installed three new board members: LARRY OTTO, Bank of America Missouri president, as board chairman; RIDLEY PEARSON, a New York Times best-selling author; and DANNY LUDEMAN, former president and CEO of Wells Fargo Advisors. Kids In The Middle h a s a n n o u n c e d e i g h t n ew members to its board of directors: A N DY B E LVA L , A M Y BLICKENSDERFER, KURT E M S H O U S E N , CAT H Y GOLDSTICKER, JORDAN LAMPKIN, DR. JUANITA POLITOCOLVIN, CaSONYA THOMPSON and KELLY WISNESS-SEMCHEE. RANDI MOZENTER was named board president. The organization also appointed MEREDITH FRIEDMAN as CEO. DR. MICHAEL STADNYK, a radiologist with St. Luke’s Hospital and ProSight Radiology, has been elected 2015 president of the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society. Caring Solutions recently welcomed M A R K K L I P S C H , YOLANDA KNEW, ANGELIA BUNCH and TONI ZYCHINSKI to its board of directors.
Tom Eschen
Juanita Polito-Colvin
Kurt Emshousen
Kelly WisnessSemchee
Randi Mozenter
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Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design is hosting its annual gala on Saturday, April 18, at Palladium Saint Louis. The Makers Ball will showcase artists, with a chance to meet them up-close-and-personal and experience a live craft demo. With auctions and opportunities for interactive craft, the gala promises to introduce the importance of Craft Alliance’s mission to help the community experience “the craft of our time” through educational programs, free classes and exhibits featuring local artists. Visit online for information on ticket prices and sponsorship packages.
The Junior League of St. Louis invites you to explore its showcase of exceptionally designed spaces in St. Louis. Stop by the Toast of the Tour VIP Party on Friday, April 17, at the Interior Design Center of St. Louis, or the Home Design Tour on Saturday, April 18, in homes throughout the city and county. Proceeds benefit the organization’s training and community programs. For sponsorship or event inquiries, please contact funddevelopment@jlsl.org.
Peter & Paul Community Services 2612 Wyoming St., 588-7111, ppcsinc.org
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 590-2230, lls.org/pages/gat/hunt The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will hold its fifth annual Hunt for a Cure on Saturday, April 4, at Queeny Park. The Hunt will include four age-appropriate bunny trails, and 60,000 eggs filled with small toys and wrapped treats, plus a petting zoo, face-painting, fairytale characters, refreshments and games/ giveaways. Tickets are $10 per family. Register your family or make a donation online today!
Peter & Paul Community Services has impacted the community by aiding the homeless population for more than three decades. Providing support and housing for those who have none, especially people who suffer from a mental illness or are living with HIV and substance abuse, is its main mission. Men, women, children, seniors and veterans alike have benefited from Peter & Paul’s eight programs. Visit the website to learn how you, too, can improve the lives of those around you.
St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program DBA 1640 Andrew Drive, 567-4700, stlhelp.org St. Louis HELP strives to assist people within the community by providing refurbished medical equipment to keep those young and old living independently. New and used equipment is cleaned and refurbished, then provided at no cost to those in need. Bring donations, from wheelchairs to van lifts, to any of the 12 designated donation sites on Saturday, May 2.
The 19 candidates and their teams are competing to raise the most funds during the 10 week competition. Funds raised support cancer patients and researchers in the St. Louis community
Who will win the crown?
Be there e April 30, 2015 as we announce the winners of this year’ year’s Man & Woman of the Year competition! Emileigh Ar Ard Charter Communications
Mary Dixon Mercy Hospital
Beau House First State Bank Mortgage
Erika Ricci SSM Cancer Care
Marianna Barringer Dirxion Digital Publishing
Aaron Golchert N2 Publishing
Brandon Leetch Lockton Companies
Ronnie Weiss PricewaterhouseCoopers
Peter Castellano KPMG
Jeffry Goldstein Coldwell Banker Gundaker
Scott Palermo A Skeetz Production
Daniel Willingham UHY, LLP
Gail Chellis St. Anthony’ss Medical Center
Andrew Goodman Aquarius Wellness
John Parker Evolution Communications Group
Finlay Woodruff Allied Healthcare Products
den Lou Darden mers Insurance Farmers
Matthew Griese Student, Barat Academy
Pat Peters Mercy Hospital, Washington
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LIV ING L Space bikini, $125, Splash
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On Trend: On the Fringe
Vermont sandal, $69, Paperdolls Boutique
BY KATIE YEADON
FRINGE WAS ONE OF SPRING’S BIGGEST EMERGING trends and it has definitely swung into St. Louis. Appearing on everything, from the quintessential suede jacket to handbags, sandals and, of course, a tie-dyed bikini, fringe gives a Bohemian, western or 70s vibe to your favorite spring pieces!
Cusp skirt, $360, Neiman Marcus
Tribe dress, $74, Splash SW3 jacket, $297, Saks Fifth Avenue
Ramy Brook bag, $425, Vie
Riller tank, $167, Vie
Monteau shirt, $45, Paperdolls Boutique
Haute Hippie, $375, Neiman Marcus
PHOTOS BY SARAH CONARD
Purse, $65, Paperdolls Boutique
Oscar de la Renta earrings, $395, Neiman Marcus
Chinese Laundry heel, $99, Splash
Johanne Beck, $216, Neiman Marcus
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WOODEN-HEELED SANDALS IT’S TIME TO START SHOPPING FOR YOUR SPRING GO-TO SHOE—YOU know, the one that you reach for no matter what you’re wearing—and this year, it’s the wooden- or block-heeled sandal. Available in a variety of colors, I found the brown tones to be the most rich and versatile. This modern take on the strappy sandal looks chic worn casual with skinny jeans, lady-like with a pencil skirt for the office, or sexy and fun for a night on the town.
Gucci, $495, Neiman Marcus
Dolce Vita, $116, Splash Prada, $720, Saks Fifth Avenue
Michael Kors, $395, Saks Fifth Avenue
TopShop, $75, Nordstrom
Tory Burch, $325, Neiman Marcus
Must Have
B THE COLLECTION OUR CITY HAS QUITE THE pool of fashion-designer talent creating lines that St. Louis women love. One such designer is Brooke Schultz of B, The Collection. B is a classic, accessible luxury label that puts whimsical yet sophisticated prints at the heart of the line. With a selection of tailored and timeless dresses, tunics and sweaters, B is the perfect collection for the traditional girl who loves to express her personality. “I have always loved playful classic prints that are unique. I enjoy creating a timeless sense of style, while adding unique pattern play to updated traditional clothing,” Schultz says. “I love women who look comfortable, confident, tailored and classic, and I strive to provide that aesthetic.” B, The Collection can be found at Mister Guy, The Woman’s Exchange, and Fun in the Sun in Kirkwood and Chesterfield, or online at bthecollection.com.
I LOVE A STATEMENT NECKLACE, BUT I am tiring of the same styles I seem to see Dannijo Tipton necklace, everywhere. Then, I discovered Dannijo in $895, available the jewelry department at Neiman Marcus. exclusively at Designed by NYC-based sisters, Jodie and Neiman Marcus Danielle Snyder, Dannijo jewelry mixes Old World influence with modern styling. I am particularly loving this season’s Southwest-inspired pieces that integrate turquoise and oxidized silver. The Tipton necklace, in particular, is hand-made and uses Swarovski Crystal elements. Dannijo is not only a collection of beautiful stand-out jewelry, but one that is committed to creating sustainable economic opportunities for women in underdeveloped areas of the world. All dannijo.com packaging is handmade in Rwanda as part of its women’s empowerment initiative in partnership with Indego Africa.
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DANNIJO NECKLACE
FASHION & BEAUTY
Shop Worth a Stop BY DENISE KRUSE
SOLE COMFORT THE SISTER STORE TO LONGSTANDING DELMAR LOOP BOUTIQUE Sole & Blues, Sole Comfort’s mission is to provide women’s fashion comfort footwear for all of life’s adventures, from work to play. Sole Comfort carries many small-team designer and craftsman-style brands such as Tsubo, Ahnu, Pikolinos, Arcopedicos, Hobo, Hammitt, Joy Joy, Jade and Michael Stars. Beyond footwear, the shop also offers a great selection of denim, dresses, handbags and more, and is focused on finding the perfect marriage between comfort and style. “We offer a highly personalized shopping experience without the highfalutin’ attitude,” says owner and veteran St. Louis clothier Tammy White. “The product offered is unique, not mass-saturated, and presented at a fair price point.” Sole Comfort Ladue is the newest member of the family of Sole stores. White’s eye for style and product selection ensures there is something for everyone at her shops – from the most discerning to the “fashion newbies.” 8823 Ladue Road 314-727-1770 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Institutional Consulting: Practical, Simplified Solutions that Fit Your Organization’s Needs
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MONETA GROUP
‘Working’ For You
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HEN IT COMES TO managing your employees’ nest eggs, you want to ensure their futures are in safe hands. At Moneta Group, experts in the financial firm’s institutional consulting business are helping small to large corporations meet their staff’s retirement plan needs. Beyond Moneta’s ability to manage individuals’ financial portfolios, its institutional consulting services offer companies and their employees a variety of solutions, from managing investments to retirement plans. “Many of our clients desire extra help for participants in their retirement plan, so we give participants the help they need to make healthy, informed decisions for themselves,” explains institutional consultant Jake Winegrad. And for smaller businesses without a dedicated retirement planning department, Moneta
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can become the outsource manager for human resources and finances, overseeing the retirement plan design, compliance, and employee investment and engagement, he adds. “They value us because we are retirement experts who can help make good decisions on behalf of their employees and their organization,” notes institutional consultant Sean Duggan. Since every company and retirement plan is different, all of Moneta’s consulting services are customized, Winegrad says. To deliver those services, the firm’s teams of expert advisers lead group education meetings on everything, from general savings, 401k basics, investments and social security to developing strategies for budgeting health insurance and elder care costs. “We really give them a full picture of their finances,” Duggan says. Advisers also hold one-on-one meetings with employees who require guidance on specific issues they are not comfortable talking
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LEAVING A LEGACY
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HROUGHOUT YOUR LIFETIME, you’ve worked hard building your wealth. Now, it’s time to leave a legacy through your greatest passions. But whether you plan to give to health care, education or the arts, how can you ensure your gift makes the biggest possible impact? Local financial experts say making an impactful charitable donation is all in the planning. “If the money is not in a good program, and if there’s not a good steward to make sure the funds go where they are planned, then the charity is not going to have a good impact,” notes Nancy Georgen, a principal at Moneta Group. Georgen says donors first should answer these crucial questions: • W ho are the charities you want to benefit? Is your passion your alma mater, a health organization, a religious institution or an environmental issue? • W hat is the amount of your donation? Communicate with family to settle upon a number that will not cause resentment or distress related to children’s inheritance. • When will you make the donation? Will the gift be part of your estate plan to be carried out upon your death, or do you have the financial means to give an impactful donation during your lifetime? • Where is the donation going? Will it go through a private or community foundation, trust fund or donor-advised fund? • Why are you selecting the beneficiary? What do you want to accomplish with this gift? If a donor can complete the upfront planning and research associated with these questions, Georgen says that hard-earned gift will make the best impact. Jim Cornfeld, a wealth adviser at Buckingham Family of Financial Services, also advises donors to consult a financial adviser, a tax accountant or an estate-planning attorney who has experience with the regulations, options and tax implications relevant to making a major gift. Charitable donations also can benefit the donor through tax deductions, he notes. And when choosing the vehicle for the gift, first consider the amount, advisers say. A public or private charitable foundation or trust fund typically applies to a donation of more than $1 million, while Cornfeld says donor-advised funds are another good option that can include gift amounts in the thousands or millions. “There are a lot of expenses associated with foundations and trust funds. With donor-advised funds, you get all the benefits of a foundation without the huge expenses.” A financial adviser can help determine the best way to manage donor-advised funds, he adds. The benefits of a gift can extend far beyond helping a charity today. Donors should determine the timing of their donations, such as annual gifts, and they should be sure to include maintenance
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“THERE ARE A LOT OF EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH FOUNDATIONS AND TRUST FUNDS. WITH DONORADVISED FUNDS, YOU GET ALL THE BENEFITS OF A FOUNDATION WITHOUT THE HUGE EXPENSES.” JIM CORNFELD, wealth adviser at Buckingham Family of Financial Services
costs so their charity of choice can flourish into the future, Georgen notes. All things considered, advisers remind donors that the most important part of charitable
donations is the feeling of giving back. “If the donor doesn’t have a real passion for the cause or institution,” Georgen says, “he or she is not going to get the same joy out of the gift.” {LadueNews.com} April 3, 2015
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ESTATE PLANNING
Ready for Tomorrow
BY LISA WATSON
Trusts are only for people with an ultra-high net worth...If I’m incapacitated, my spouse would automatically have the right to make all of my medical and financial decisions for me...I have a will, so I don’t have to worry about probate.
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ELL...NOT EXACTLY. THESE ARE SOME of the most common myths that exist about estate planning, area attorneys tell us. The truth is, if you want to make sure your assets are passed on to your chosen heir (or heirs) in a hassle-free way, or if you want to plan for potentially becoming incapacitated, there are a few steps that need to be taken. The good news is, estate planning doesn’t have to be as tedious or expensive as you might think. “One of the reasons people don’t do their estate planning is that they envision the process is going to be difficult, or that it’s going to take a long time and cost a lot of money,” says Bhavik Patel, practice group leader of the Business Group Department and chair of the Wealth Planning Team at Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard. “It doesn’t cost as much money as people think. And at Sandberg Phoenix, we’ve committed to our clients that from the time we first meet with them, the goal is to have documents signed within 10 days. We know it’s not something people want to focus on, so we’ve structured our team to accommodate a fast timeline.” Patel recommends that all adults have some form of estate plan, which they can add to as their circumstances change. “Even 18-year-olds that go away to college should consider having a power of attorney, and you can build on it as your life situation changes,” he says. And, adds Melissa Nolan of Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, if you don’t have an estate plan by the time you have children, that’s another good time to consider it. “Having something set up for your children is better than nothing, even if you have to revisit it every five years or so,” she says. ‘Avoiding probate’ often is the first reason clients give for wanting to create a will or trust, Nolan says, but many times they don’t know what that means. “Probate is the process where a court gets involved following a person’s death and oversees distribution of assets,” she says. “At its most complicated, it can go on for years and years, and cost thousands of dollars in court fees and attorney’s fees to even get the assets distributed to their children.” But just having a will is not enough to avoid probate, Nolan adds. “The will tells the court how to distribute the assets; and if the person does not have a will, they will look to Missouri state law to see how the assets should be divided among the relatives or the state itself.” One common way to avoid probate, and many of the headaches it can entail, is to simply use the 32
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“PROBATE IS THE PROCESS WHERE A COURT GETS INVOLVED FOLLOWING A PERSON’S DEATH AND OVERSEES DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS.” MELISSA NOLAN, Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal
beneficiary designations on assets like a 401k or life insurance, or to have joint ownership. This can work well in some cases—for example, if spouses jointly own a home. “But one thing I coach families through is that you don’t think one degree of death; think two,” Patel notes. “The most comprehensive way to avoid probate is to create a trust...If you really care about easing the transition and making things simple for your children on your death, the trust will answer all those questions: Who gets what, when who dies, and how? It’s seamless and it can be as simple as saying, When I die, everything goes to my wife, and when she dies, it goes equally to my kids.” In that case, clients would usually have a will to back up the trust, indicating that all of their property should be transferred to the trust on death, he adds. “A trust is not a one-size-fits-all solution, so
it’s important to speak with an estate-planning attorney to talk about family dynamics and all the thing that will go into your estate plan,” Nolan says. “Despite the electronic services that are offered, there’s no simple solution that fits everybody’s situation.” Once you’ve determined the best solution for you—or even while you’re in the decision-making process, communication with family members is vital, notes Kelly Hager, CEO of Kelly Hager Group Real Estate Services. “No parent would will a home to a child if it meant the child was to endure financial hardship, and no child would want a home solely willed to them if a sibling was more deserving. If one child wants the home and another does not, there could be other assets to leave behind to balance it out...No matter the decision, miscommunication—or worse—non-communication, about the will can drive a permanent wedge between family members.” It’s also important to prepare adult children for the tax or other financial implications of inheritance, Hager adds. She suggests informing them about what, if anything, is still owed on the property; discussing how capital gains may come into play if the home is sold upon inheritance; and making sure liquid assets are available after death for any necessary expenses. Hager concludes: “Plan today so you don’t need to worry tomorrow.”
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SMARTPHONE SECURITY
Safety in the Mobile Age
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BY BRITTANY NAY
T’S YOUR LUCKY DAY: YOU RECEIVED A call that you’ve won a cash prize, and all you have to do is give some personal financial information over the phone to claim it. But not so fast… As more and more on-the-go consumers begin relying upon the convenience of their smartphones for everything from online banking to bill paying, fraudsters are conjuring up increasingly clever ways to prey on personal financial information. Cynthia Tetrault, VP director of digital banking at Commerce Bank, warns consumers to be wary of any unsolicited communication—by email, text or phone call—asking for personal information. “In fact, even answering a request at all could put you at risk because you’re telling the bad guys they’ve reached someone,” she says. “One thing to be on the lookout for is if your friends tell you they’ve received an email from you that doesn’t seem right—and you didn’t send it. Hackers can hijack your email account and try to get personal information or request money transfers without your knowledge.” The first step in prevention is to passwordprotect your mobile device using a pin, password, pattern or fingerprint, Tetrault notes. To keep your smartphone safe, she also recommends consumers: • D ownload all your mobile applications, including banking apps, only from trusted sources. • Keep your mobile device operating system and 34
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apps up-to-date with the latest patches. • Enable the automatic screen-lock feature on your mobile device to lock the device when it is not being used. • Never access your online banking accounts from a ‘jailbroken’ or ‘rooted’ mobile device. • Ensure your home wireless network is configured to use Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) Wireless Security Technology. • Avoid using public Wi-Fi hotspots to access online banking or mobile banking. • Use tools that allow you to remotely wipe your mobile device if it is lost or stolen. • Avoid configuring mobile applications for auto-login capability. • Change your password and get a new email address if your email is compromised. • Notify your bank immediately if your mobile device is lost or stolen. Commerce Bank also uses data encryption to safeguard client information. “And if we’re not sure it’s you logging in, we’ll ask security questions to confirm your identity,” Tetrault says, adding that no personal or account data is stored on your phone or tablet, and your banking session ends automatically after a short time of inactivity. The bank also offers email and text alerts to notify a client when a password has been changed, a large transaction has cleared, a deposit has been received or their balance is low.
As consumers use their smartphones to manage finances, Stas Wolak, senior VP at PNC Bank, agrees there are a number of fraud prevention measures to keep in mind. First, when logging on to a banking website, the browser bar should turn green if it is a secure page. “If it turns red, it is most likely fraud taking place—someone is fronting a website that appears very close to the actual bank site.” Wolak also advises to: • Use a credit card instead of a debit card when making online purchases. • Opt for online, rather than paper, statements. • C hoose to receive text alerts when your account falls below a certain dollar amount. • Never give out birth dates, social security numbers, credit card numbers, bank account numbers, passwords or pin codes by phone. • Ensure your contact information is up-todate at your bank. Above all, Wolak says, know who you are doing business with during phone calls and online purchases, as fraudsters are looking for unsuspecting individuals who will give them important information. Tetrault adds that while mobile and online banking are convenient ways to keep up with your finances, consumers have to remain vigilant. “We see security as a partnership with our customers. When we each do our part, the bad guys lose.”
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BLUEPRINT 4 SUMMER STL
The Camp Connection
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OCAL SCHOOLCHILDREN GET about three months of summer vacation, but St. Louis’ Maxine Clark believes learning should not stop just because school lets out for the summer. To help St. Louis parents plan for their kids’ summer weeks, Clark recently founded an app and website called Blueprint4SummerSTL. The app and website launched in February, and can be used to search for summer camps of all kinds in the area. Parents can search for summer camps based on preferences like age, gender, interests, price and ZIP code. Clark, the founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, has taken on this new endeavor after retiring from her CEO position at the company in 2013. “I’ve spent the last 18 years with Build-A-Bear seeing how important smiles are to kids, and how important activities that they can do with their families or other children are,” she says. During that time, Clark also was involved in urban public education. Many families don’t have access to the resources this app will provide, so Clark seeks to connect them with new possibilities within their budget. “There are so many incredible things for kids to do in St. Louis,” Clark notes. As a result, Clark and her team came up with a plan for the app and hired a firm to make it a reality. They found that there are more than 2,000 summer camp sessions in St. Louis, so they gathered the information into one place. “It’s basically a virtual camp fair,” Clark says. “(This app has) been an incredible learning experience about what’s available in St. Louis for children.” Feedback on the app has been great so far, Clark notes, with parents praising the way it pools resources. They’ve publicized it in schools, on billboards and buses, and a number of other outlets. “We’ve just had phenomenal feedback,” she says. Many people using the app have never sent their children to a summer program outside of their
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“WE HOPE THAT PARENTS WHO HAVE NEVER SENT THEIR KIDS TO CAMP FIND THIS APP AND START DOING THAT. SUMMER IS A REALLY IMPORTANT TIME FOR CHILDREN. IF YOU’RE NOT DOING SOMETHING CONSTRUCTIVE, YOU CAN LOSE A LOT OF LEARNING.” MAXINE CLARK, founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop
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church or immediate community. Since the app includes camps hosted at colleges like Fontbonne University, Washington University and Saint Louis University, it gives the children the chance to get on a college campus at a young age. “Then, when they’re ready to go to college, they understand more of what (college) is,” Clark explains. Clark and her team have big hopes for the future of Blueprint4SummerSTL. “We hope that parents who have never sent their kids to camp find this app and start doing that,” she says. “Summer is a really important
time for children. If you’re not doing something constructive, you can lose a lot of learning.” Their plan is to use the structure of the app as a database for other projects and ideas, like the possibility of a “Blueprint4SpecialEducation” or “Blueprint4Music” in the future. Right now, the app only is available for the St. Louis area, but Clark and her team have plans to give the app away to other cities so they can start implementing it. “We’ve already had a lot of calls from parents wanting it in their city next year,” Clark says. “We do plan to work with our community partners to distribute it to other cities.” The most rewarding parts of this project are two-fold, Clark says. “The camps in this area are so wonderful, but they have very limited budgets for advertising.” And being able to help get the word out for these camps has been one of her favorite parts of the process. “The other part is the parents who have said they would never have been able to navigate the system without (the app),” she says. “We’re so excited to make their lives easier.” To learn more about Blueprint4SummerSTL, visit blueprint4summer.com.
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THE DOCTOR IS IN: SUMMER AND ASTHMA
A Time for Reprieve or Caution? BY DR. JOSEPH KAHN
One thing many St. Louisans are familiar with is spring allergy season. It not only causes problems for those with allergies, but can trigger issues with asthma and other breathing conditions. As we enter summer months, we hope those things will pass. My colleague, Dr. Lee Choo-Kang, Mercy Kids pulmonogist, joins me this month to discuss why those with asthma should be just as cautious in the summer.
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UE TO SEASONAL ALLERGIES, St. Louis is a notoriously challenging city for children and adults with asthma during the spring and fall months. Summer might be seen as a time of reprieve. With low tree and grass pollen counts, and a seasonal reduction in cold and flu viruses, patients often look forward to being able to reduce their daily asthma therapies, while still being able to spend more time outdoors.
However, asthma actually may be worse during the summer. Intermittent thunderstorms and hot weather create ideal conditions for outdoor molds. Spending more time outdoors playing, hiking, camping and gardening will place the susceptible adult or child at risk. Respiratory viral infections aren’t completely absent either. Although they may not be as active as typical wintertime germs, the common cold virus is actually the most common trigger for asthma problems in older children and adults. During the summer, kids also are more likely to be involved in activities, such as summer camps, where they aren’t supervised by people who know their medical histories well. Sports camps can be extremely dangerous when an overly enthusiastic coach is trying to motivate a child who might be feeling winded. The situation is made worse by our extremely hot and humid Midwest summers. Since asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition, it’s important to recognize a person with asthma always has asthma, even when they aren’t having symptoms. It’s merely a matter of exposure
to their triggers. Knowing what a child’s triggers are is very important in preventing an asthma attack. Triggers for all asthma patients include noxious agents like cigarette smoke, strong smells, strenuous activity, extreme weather conditions and respiratory infections. Many children and adults with asthma also have allergies, which vary from person to person. Specific allergy testing often is helpful. Monitoring a patient’s frequency of symptoms such as cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and use of a rescue bronchodilator like albuterol can help determine the level of asthma control and predict risk for an asthma attack. Lung-function measurement called spirometry also is an excellent tool in predicting risk and is recommended every one to two years. Your doctor should be able to use information from your medical history, physical exam and necessary tests to form a personalized asthma action plan. The goal is not only to prevent asthma attacks, but to make it easier to live an unrestricted life.
Dr. Lee Choo-Kang is a Mercy Clinic pediatric respiratory and sleep medicine physician at Mercy Children’s Hospital. For more information, mercykids.org.
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KIDS WELLNESS: TAKING CARE OF YOUNG SKIN
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OU KNOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO PROTECT your skin from summer sun. Dermatologists have been hammering away at that message for years. Yet babies and children need special consideration when it comes to taking care of their young skin. “Even though a full-term newborn’s skin acts as a remarkable protective barrier against many types of environmental exposures, skin is not fully developed at birth. Baby’s skin is thinner, more delicate, has less melanin (the pigment that gives the skin color and also helps protect it from the sun), and has a decreased ability to regulate moisture,” says Mercy Kids pediatrician Dr. Jane DeFalco with Mercy Clinic Pediatrics Chesterfield. “Therefore, skin irritations, allergies, sunburns and dryness are more common. This is especially true for the first two years of life. Some children have especially sensitive skin, and their families need to be vigilant to avoid skin irritants and provide extra skin moisturization.” Prevention is the first line of defense against skin problems and reducing skin cancer risk, says Dr. Matt Broom, a SLUCare pediatrician on staff at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. He instructs parents to monitor and minimize their children’s time in direct sunlight and attempt to keep children in the shade, especially during peak sun hours from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “With infants in particular, they should wear loose-fitting clothing that covers their arms and legs, along with a hat that covers their face,” he says. If sweat ducts become blocked and swollen, an itchy heat rash results, which looks like small pink pimples, usually around the head, neck and shoulders. Well-meaning parents who overdress babies may inadvertently contribute to this problem. The solution is to remove excessive clothing and allow the skin to air dry. “Babies should be dressed similar to how an adult would be comfortable, with possibly one light layer more when it is cool,” DeFalco says. Sunscreen is important for children, but it should be applied at least 10 to 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapplied every hour or two, especially if the child is sweating or swimming. “Children should have at least sun protection factor (SPF) 15, though ideally over SPF 30,” Broom says. “Lotions are recommended versus spray-on sunscreen, as it is easier to achieve better coverage by using lotion. Other alternatives include ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) clothing and sunglasses.” Additional skin care tips for children include using a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser or soap, DeFalco adds. Babies need baths several times a week; and older children’s bath time schedule will vary by skin type, age, weather and how dirty they get. “Less frequent bathing is usually recommended during the winter months since dry forced-air heat and low-humidity, cold weather reduce skin moisture,” she says. A bath in warm water should take 15 minutes or less. Pat the skin dry after bathing and apply a hypoallergenic moisturizer if the skin appears dry. “If there is any significant redness, scaling or discoloration of the skin, especially if it is recurrent, a health care professional should be consulted for specific recommendations,” DeFalco says.
Community Camps 2015
Full and half-day camps available NEW this year - Math & Science Camp and STAGES musical theater camps www.communityschool.com/camp 900 Lay Road 63124 314-991-0005
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Strengthening Mind and Heart • • • • • •
Catholic Faith Community Grades PreK 3 thru 8th Co-Ed Environment Enrichment Program Spanish Comprehensive Arts and Sciences Curriculum
OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY, APRIL 10th, 8:00 - 10:00 403 S Lindbergh Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63131 314.993.3353 olpillar.com/school
summeropportunities A Ladue News Special Section
A Class Act
Q&A
with T ina Reichardt, President
BY ROBYN DEXTER
What sets Ursuline apart? Since our founding in 1848, innovation, creativity and community make us uniquely Ursuline. We were the first all-girls school, due to technology and advanced infrastructure, to feature a ‘bring-your-own-device’ program. We truly send our students down their professional paths. For more than 10 years, we’ve grown and developed a broadcast class and various entrepreneurship classes. For more than 20 years, we’ve had a program to assist young women with learning differences, and it’s become a program that benefits all students. What would people be surprised to learn about Ursuline? We have Ursuline schools in 36 countries. Our students gain global confidence skills by interacting with students around the world. Global leadership is such an important skill to foster. Because of this, we always have an ear to the past and an eye on the future.
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What’s new at Ursuline? Look for more on our Girls Who Code program, our new band program, and a two-week residency program with Scottish Partnership for Arts and Education, where students work with musicians from Scotland. Also, watch for our spring sports. We have Scorbitz, an app that allows parents to follow live game stats. What’s your favorite Ursuline tradition? There are so many. We have a classical college-like campus, so our graduation ceremony is breathtaking. The seniors walk through the large entry wooden doors with such a learned self-confidence. I also love the program that helps freshmen transition before school starts. On the first day of school, the freshmen are welcomed into our community by running through an honor-guard tunnel of seniors while the rest of the school cheers. It’s truly a sisterhood, and it gives me chills. Mission Statement: Ursuline Academy of St. Louis is a private Catholic college-preparatory high school for young women. In a community environment, built on standards of academic excellence and respect for the uniqueness of each person, Ursuline Academy educates students for Christian living and leadership in a global society, nurtures the development of the whole person and her potential, and cultivates within its students a spirit of lifelong service through its motto of ‘Serviam,’ which means ‘I will serve.’
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Your summer adventure awaits at MICDS. Its four camps: Pegasus, Aventureros Spanish Immerson, Rams Sports Camp and Eliot Summer Academy, offer a unique variety of activities for boys and girls ages 5 to 18. All are located on the MICDS campus and supervised by enthusiastic counselors and expert MICDS staff.
Athletic and academic programming offers students in grades four through 12 the chance to pursue transformational academic, artistic and athletic opportunities with experienced instructors in a dynamic environment.
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Community Camps Community School, 900 Lay Road, 991-0005, communityschool.com/camp The Community Camps offer a variety of camps for kids ages 3 through sixth grade, including arts, academics and plain old summer fun on Community School’s beautiful 16-acre campus. New this year are two STAGES camps. Cor Jesu Academy Enrichment and Sports Camps
Clayton High School, Shaw Park and The Center of Clayton, 854-6023, summerquest.com SummerQuest unites outstanding programs and state-of-the-art facilities to provide a fun-filled summer camp experience. Located at The Center of Clayton, Shaw Park and Clayton High School. Visitation Academy Summer Sports Camps 3020 Ballas Road, 625-9147, visitationacademy.org
Cor Jesu Academy, 10230 Gravois Road, 842-1546, corjesu.org Cor Jesu Enrichment and Sports Camps are for girls in third through eighth grades, and are taught by CJA teachers, coaches and alumnae. Check out all CJA camps at corjesu. org/camps. June 8 to 12, and June 15 to 19.
Visitation Academy offers sports camps to girls K through 12, including: basketball (grades three to eight), cheerleading (grades three to 12), soccer (K to grade five, and six to 12), lacrosse (grades three to eight, and nine to 12), and volleyball (grades three to eight, and nine to 12).
Spend an evening at Community School with noted psychologist and educator:
Madeline Levine Topic: “Teach Your Children Well” Join us Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. Please RSVP to rsvp@communityschool.com
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OUT-OF-STATE CAMPS CUB CREEK SCIENCE CAMP Rolla, Mo., 573-458-2125, mosciencecamp.com Come experience amazing things! Boys and girls ages 7 to 17 will feed monkeys, pet a kangaroo, zoom down a zip-line, take classes in veterinary medicine and survival skills, and care for animals at this ACA-accredited camp.
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PRIL IS IRRITABLE BOWEL Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month, but the 10 to 20 percent of Americans who have IBS are all too aware of it all year long. “An individual affected with IBS typically suffers from diarrhea, constipation or an alter-nation with both,” explains Dr. Leonard Weinstock, a physician with Specialists in Gastroenterology and on staff at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. “IBS is diagnosed by excluding other diseases, since there is no diagnostic test that proves a person has this condition,” he continues. “There are certain abnormalities in patients who have IBS that can be shown in experimental studies. Owing to the variation of the findings in research studies, it is likely that there are different combinations of problems that can explain the same set of symptoms in different people.” A number of theories exist about the causes of IBS. There seems to be some inherited component, since the condition often runs in families, but a specific genetic anomaly has not been identified. “There are no known ‘causes’ of IBS in the strict sense of the word,” says Dr. C. Prakash Gyawali, Washington University director of neurogastroenterology and motility, who serves on staff at Barnes-Jewish and Barnes-Jewish West County hospitals. “In some instances, IBS symptoms come to light after a trigger event. The most well-studied trigger event is acute gastroenteritis, and this variant of IBS is called postinfectious IBS.” Bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine, which causes food to ferment in the gut with resulting inflammatory effects, may be one component of the condition in some people. Stress, some types of foods, hormonal changes, changes in levels of certain neurotransmitters and other stimuli often are associated with symptom exacerbations. And some evidence exists to indicate that hypersensitivity of the nerves and a heightened response to pain also affect people with the condition. It is possible that the causes of IBS in an individual also contribute to other types of disorders. “Many patients who have IBS also suffer from many other syndromes and symptoms, including fatigue, restless legs syndrome, fibromyalgia, rosacea, pelvic pain syndromes and cognitive dysfunction (‘brain fog’),” Weinstock notes. The good news is that IBS is not dangerous and, although there is no cure, effective treatments exist. “The disease is an annoyance but does not lead to other problem diagnoses, such as cancer,” Gyawali says. “When the diagnosis is made by a
“THERE ARE NO KNOWN ‘CAUSES’ OF IBS IN THE STRICT SENSE OF THE WORD...IN SOME INSTANCES, IBS SYMPTOMS COME TO LIGHT AFTER A TRIGGER EVENT.” DR. C. PRAKASH GYAWALI, Washington University and Barnes-Jewish West County
physician that the individual trusts, continuing symptoms do not mean a sinister cause exists.” Treatment depends on severity of symptoms. Some people are able to control symptoms primarily through diet, exercise and stress management. Fiber supplements, probiotics and medications designed to relax the bowel muscle
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may be helpful for some individuals. “In patients with more frequent symptoms, designer drugs are available that alter gut function and movement,” Gyawali says. “In the more advanced cases, centrally acting medications are used to alter the increased gut sensitivity and reactivity associated with IBS.” Complementary and alternative therapies also may be helpful in some cases. “These approaches may include hypnosis, stress reduction, acupuncture, cognitive and behavioral therapy,” Gyawali says. Wainscot adds that cumin and peppermint essential oils are helpful for some people. From a dietary standpoint, he says that eliminating gluten, caffeine, fat and/or gas-producing foods can be very helpful for some individuals. “Symptom control with medications or complementary approaches is the mainstay of management,” Gyawali concludes. “Finally, it is crucial for IBS sufferers to find a physician they can trust, and follow their physician’s advice.”
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PINK EYE
Stop the Spread
BY CONNIE MITCHELL
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M O N G T H E M O S T C O N TAG I O US diseases that can be passed around the office, classroom or home, pink eye, known clinically as conjunctivitis, is one of the most obvious. Someone with a red, weepy eye may have an infection that is easily transmitted to others. “Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are very contagious,” says Dr. Jennifer Wessels, a family physician at BJC Medical Group-Barnes West Primary Care and on staff at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. “Touching surfaces with the offending bacteria or virus, and then touching the eyes or face can easily spread the infection. Sharing towels and bedding can quickly spread the infection, as well. Adults and children with bacterial conjunctivitis should remain at home until they have received treatment and been cleared by their physician. Good hand-washing can help prevent the spread of infection.” Inflammation or infection of the thin, clear membrane that covers the eye and inside of the eyelids (the conjunctiva) causes small blood
vessels to dilate, resulting in the telltale ‘pink eye,’ but the cause isn’t always infectious. “The causes of pink eye are numerous,” says Dr. Elliot Korn, chairman of the Division of Ophthalmology at Missouri Baptist Hospital. “Some allergic causes include dust, pollen, animal dander, mold, perfumes and environmental pollutants. In the case of bacterial infections, organisms that are left untreated can lead to serious eye damage, especially to the cornea. Some common viral causes include rhinovirus (the common cold virus) or herpetic disease (herpes virus). Other causes also can include foreign bodies in the eye (eyelashes), chemical irritation, prolonged contact lens wear, blocked tear ducts in adults and children, sinus infections and some inflammatory diseases of the body.” Symptoms can develop virtually overnight and include the characteristic redness, as well as pain, irritation, and clear or yellow discharge, says Dr. Jaya Goel, an internal medicine physician at Ladue Internal Medicine and on staff at St. Luke’s Hospital. “Bacterial conjunctivitis is treated with
topical antibiotics. There is no treatment for viral conjunctivitis, so the disease is contagious as long as discharge is present,” she says. “There is no over-the-counter treatment other than lubricants to soothe the eye, so a physician should be consulted right away.” Korn notes that choice of medications depends on the cause of the irritation. “For allergic pink eye, antihistamines (Benadryl) or mast-cell stabilizer ophthalmic drops (Vascon-A or Patanol) can be used. Decongestants, steroids Continued on page 61
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An Artists’ Collaboration BY ALAN BRAINERD • PHOTOS BY MICHAEL JACOB
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HE HOME WAS BUILT AS A SPEC home in Ladue in the early 1960s. The current homeowners’ parents actually owned the property before she and her husband moved in 41 years ago. At the time, they were a young couple with three children. Like most young couples, the pair had a more modern concept of what their living environment should look like. The lady of the house has a design background, and always has enjoyed the life of an artist. Seeing the home through an artistic eye and knowing it wasn’t quite what she wanted, she contacted an architect relatively early on, and over many a Saturday morning coffee, they collaborated on a vision for the home. Taking what was more of a French Normandy architectural style and creating a contemporary feel became the goal for the artist and the architect. Because the home already sort of “meandered” from room to room, introducing a curvilinear wall comprised of oak Scotia molding laid out in a vertical pattern makes a subtle but impressive impact
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IN FINE STYLE from the kitchen to the informal dining area of the home. Behind this wonderful element are a powder room and laundry room ingeniously concealed by jib doors. Wanting more space for family, the homeowner added a great room to the main level with a wall of windows, offering a panoramic view of the property’s pool and gardens. At the same time, a bedroom and a bathroom were added to the second level. Other rooms were borrowed from to change and create spaces that better suited the family; and because of the original design of the home, it became a rather easy task. As young homeowners, the couple’s idea was to strip out all the ‘character’ for a clean look; and in many rooms, that was clearly accomplished. Fast forward several years and the ‘traditional’ look that seemed so unacceptable to live with in their youth became more of the look that appealed to them in their middle years. With the help of a master carpenter, ‘Jerry,’ many of the effects were restored to their original look, or at least to better reflect the architectural style of the home. Enter a designer friend of the family for many years, Holly Blumeyer, who the homeowner asked to help ‘freshen up’ their living spaces. “It truly is a collaboration between myself, the homeowner and Jerry,” Blumeyer says. A master at color, Blumeyer carefully selected fabrics to freshen existing upholstery, and added several new pieces to better fit the scale of the rooms. In some instances, it was Blumeyer’s fresh eye that simply moved some pieces from one space to another, creating a more harmonious feel. Because her client has great artwork (not only her own, but other pieces acquired over the years) and collections, the designer was not inhibited to select strong colors to balance the rooms. With attention to every detail, trims were added to upholstery, and soft goods and woods were mixed to create interest in each area. Blumeyer has encouraged the homeowner to use her artistic skills with this project. One example is to finish a dining chair seat cover. The dining room seats have been individually designed and executed in various bargello patterns by the homeowner. “There is only one chair left, and Holly really wants me to finish it,” chides the artist. This home clearly demonstrates collaboration among artists, and the end result is one that everyone is pleased with.
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OMPLETE WITH CLASSIC features and top-of-the-line appliances, this finely crafted New England-style home is simply charming. Let the birds serenade you while you sip on espresso from your expansive patio. The stone fireplace serves as a centerpiece for your living room, while the windows brighten up the living space. Dinner can become an elegant affair beneath the chandelier, surrounded by rich merlot-colored walls. You can even accomplish important to-do items in a woodpanel study with built-in bookcases. The abode also comes with spacious en-suite baths and walk-in closets. Follow the stone deck out to the pool, and find a built-in grill and covered area for entertaining the neighbors. Plus, the whole family can benefit from the 3-car garage with an entertainment room residing right above. From the hardwood floors to the elegant moldings and casements, the beauty of this home will instantly charm.
This 4-bedroom, 4 full- and 2 half-bathroom home in Frontenac is listed for $1.695 million.
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PRING IS HERE, AND THERE YOU ARE, gingerly peeling back your layers of puffy coats and blanket scarves. You gaze at the four walls that have both protected and held you captive for the past several months, and start ticking off your mental list for spring home improvements. If you’re looking to build, remodel, install an outdoor kitchen or deck, or make improvements to your pool, you’re not alone. Candice Davis, spokeswoman for Lakeside Exteriors, asserts that now is always the time for large-scale projects. “Prices tend to increase over time,” she says. “Prices are more competitive, and there are always generous promotions during warm weather.” Manufacturers also gear up for higher demand during warmer weather, she adds. But even with manufacturers increasing their inventory, Mike Brueggenjohann at California Custom Decks adds a gentle reminder that lead times for outdoor work might be a little longer during the spring. “This time of year is when most people are actively looking to make outdoor home improvements,” he says. Also keep in mind that even though the weather provides ideal working conditions, large-scale outdoor projects can get in the way of your family’s
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“PRICES ARE MORE COMPETITIVE, AND THERE ARE ALWAYS GENEROUS PROMOTIONS DURING WARM WEATHER.” CANDICE DAVIS, spokeswoman for Lakeside Exteriors
ability to use your outdoor space when the weather is ideal for it. “A family with a backyard pool may not want construction going on at their home during the time of year that they can actually utilize the pool to its fullest,” Brueggenjohann notes, “So, we’ll often find larger projects being planned to be completed later in the fall through the winter.” On a similar note, springtime may not be your best bet if you’ve just started considering installing a backyard pool. While weather conditions are great for pool installation, Westport Pools’ VP of business development Dave White points out other factors
that can slow the planning process—initial plans, designs, engineering, permits and varying volumes of paperwork depending on your municipality. “If you’re thinking now, it could be a while,” White says, recommending homeowners should start the planning process for new pool installation in the fall, if they’re planning on having a fully usable pool area by the summer. New homebuilding, for the most part, is not limited by the season. “We work year-round, but certainly prefer to get new home foundations in the ground in the spring, summer and fall months over the colder winter months,” says Jeff Bogard, president of R.E.A. Homes. The world around you is full of new life—what a great time to inject some new life into your home!
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PRINGTIME LENDS ITSELF TO FRESHENING things up, airing things out and checking things over. Both inside and outside the house, there’s plenty to do. We asked area experts to offer a few tips that will help you ready your interior and exterior spaces for the season. Anne Smith, of June Roesslein Interiors: Bring in fresh flowers, spring-scented candles, green plants, and seasonal throw pillows and decorative accessories. Reconfiguration of an existing floor plan can give a room a whole new look. Consider a fresh furniture placement. C.J. Knapp, of Savvy Surrounding Style: Clean and store heavy area rugs. Leave wood floors bare for a fresh, clean look. Remove heavy draperies. Introduce a lighter warm-weather look with simple sheers or valances. Cut branches of flowering cherry or crabapple trees, and place them in large vases flanking the fireplace. Justin Schmitt, of Chesterfield Valley Nursery: Clean out leaves and other debris from mulch beds, and under shrubs and trees. Inspect plants for damage that occurred over the winter, like broken or dead branches, and remove with bypass pruners or a small pruning saw. Ornamental grasses and liriope need to be pruned back to within three or four inches of the ground. Keith Goding, of The Hard Work Yard Work Co.: Open shut-off valves for outdoor faucets; attach hoses and hose bibs. Clean out box drains, channel drains and window wells. Power-wash siding, driveways, patios and walkways to remove winter grime. Test soil for pH and levels of microbials (organic matter), calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. Then amend soil and determine fertilizer requirements accordingly. (Soil testing services are available through University of Missouri Extension: soilplantlab.missouri.edu.) If you have an irrigation system, have the backflow inspected, per county ordinance. Set up the system to sprinkle three days per week for a total of 1 inch of water per week. Irrigate only in the mornings, never past 10 a.m., and don’t water every day. Bob Gross, of Ritter Landscape and Lawn Care: Get the grass greened up. A quality fertilization also should contain crabgrass pre-emergent control to help maintain your lawn’s beauty all season. Fresh mulch in planted beds creates a distinction between lawn and garden areas, and accentuates the texture and color of plants. B ed redefinition, sometimes referred to as ‘shovel edging,’ should be 2- to 3-inches deep with the mulch graded at an upward angle. This gives the crisp, fresh look of professional care.
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T’S THE TIME OF YEAR WHEN FOR-SALE signs start sprouting in yards and moving trucks start rolling, taking housefuls of belongings from one home to another. If moving is on your agenda this spring or you plan to assist someone else who is relocating, tips from local experts can make the process a bit easier. The first task most people face is deciding what to keep and what to discard before the move. This can be especially stressful for those who are downsizing and have decades’ worth of possessions to sort through. Kristen Lund, owner of Home Sweet Home, which specializes in helping older people move, also provides decluttering and organizing services. “We can help our clients downsize, if necessary, and remove unwanted items that are no longer being used that will just clutter up their new home,” she says. Lund also calls upon her background in interior design to create a plan for the new home. “I can help measure and draw up a furniture-placement plan to help not only identify the location of current possessions in order to save time on move day but, if the client is simplifying, we can help
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them prioritize what pieces will not only fit safely and functionally in an organized manner, but also create a beautiful spacial plan that will show off their things beautifully.” Lund helps clients stage their existing home for sale and refers them to estate sale companies and other resources that will help remove and donate, discard or resell possessions that are not slated for the new home. Many of Lund’s clients opt for a full-service, one-day move, in which Lund and her team do all the packing and unpacking. However, she has some advice for those who plan to do their own packing. “If packing yourself, make sure the proper material and boxes are used to ensure valuable and sentimental items arrive without damage,” she says. “Three inches of packing paper all around the inside of the box or bubble wrap will ensure a safe delivery of breakable items. Use strong, sturdy boxes that are in good shape, if the moving company is not providing and packing them for you. Make detailed lists and identify contents of boxes to keep your move organized.” Cathleen Jones, marketing manager for Two Men and a Truck, agrees that proper packing is key. “Use only small boxes for books. They get
very heavy, very fast,” she advises. “Try to pack all electronic equipment, such as stereos, in their original boxes. Otherwise, use low-static bubble wrap when packing these items.” Jones also recommends packing important and sentimental documents separately to keep them accessible. “And pack a box of essential items you will need immediately after the move,” she suggests. “Make sure it’s the last thing added to the truck.” Underestimating how much you have to move is a common pitfall, Jones adds. “You are moving, not evacuating,” she notes. “Take the time to organize and liquidate.” Both Lund and Jones stress that hiring an insured, bonded moving company with a good reputation will help a move be less stressful and more efficient. “How they handle issues afterwards is just as important as how they conducted the move, especially if there are damaged items that need to be repaired or replaced,” Lund says. “As they say, you get what you pay for, and the cheapest company may not always be the best one. You want to trust your things to a company that will handle your personal treasure as if it were their own.” {LadueNews.com} April 3, 2015
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BY FRANK CUSUMANO
ALWAYS THOUGHT I PLAYED FOR THE greatest high school basketball coach of all time, Rich Grawer at De Smet. Coach Grawer, you have some company: His name is Dan Rolfes, the 43-year-old coach at Incarnate Word Academy. He loses games as often as Republicans and Democrats get along. He is 91 and 3 in his last three years—that’s three consecutive state titles and six overall, and he’s only been coaching for 15 years. Rolfes has coached 506 games and won 444 of them. He doesn’t just win—he dominates. What teams win state championship games by 33 points like Incarnate did this year? Sure, Rolfes has magnificent talent to coach. However, he maxes out that talent. He makes sure with the proper amount of passion and precision that every one of those Incarnate players is getting better each and every day. All-American Napheesa Collier says she will be prepared to play for Geno Auriemma at Connecticut because she has played for Rolfes the last three years. I have seen the practices. They can be brutal. Rolfes is demanding. However, the girls like and respect their coach. And the families keep sending their talented kids to Rolfes. Rolfes was not a superstar player. However, he played three sports at Aquinas Mercy. He is the son of an engineer and homemaker, and grew up in a family of seven. By day, he teaches at Hazelwood Southeast Middle School. Then, he gets into his car to do what he does best: coaching basketball at Incarnate Word Academy. And no high school coach in the area is doing it better or has done it better. We talked after he won another state title: Single-most rewarding aspect of the job? Seeing our seniors get to play college basketball and seeing their education paid for. What I hear the most from parents a year after they are playing
in college is, Thank you for preparing my daughter. Your coaching hero? My father. He was not a high school or professional coach. He was a CYC coach and was willing to coach anything. He knew how important athletics was to me and my family. He coached five kids in baseball, basketball and soccer. Would you be as successful coaching boys? I say yes and no. X- and O-wise, I would say
yes. I also feel I might not, because I demand team play and more structure than some boys like. Coaching boys and in college has interested me, but it’s tough to pass up what I have going. What’s the fine line between motivating an athlete and not going over the edge? I never feel like I make it personal. The key is to have a relationship with them. That way, win or lose, they know I care about them.
FIVE THINGS I THINK: 1. I hated watching Selection Sunday with absolutely no local teams involved. What scares me is we could be in this same situation next season. Coaches Crews and Anderson have to get immediate help: Bring on the transfers and jucos. 2. Hitting Coach Bill Mueller’s day in Jupiter: Wake up at 4 a.m., workout at 5, begin hitting work in the cage at 6; then meetings, batting practice, and then play the game and leave the complex after that—long day for these coaches.
4. Imagine if Stan Kroenke put the same amount of passion into making this a successful franchise in our town that he is doing with the stadium project in L.A. (All of a sudden he cares about football.) 5. What an incredible spring it could be if the Blues have that long playoff run. They have it all on paper: a great coach, an All-Star goalie and plenty of skilled offensive players. They deserve success.
Frank Cusumano is a 16-time Emmy Award winner on KSDK-TV, and also has been a radio commentator for 20 years. Follow Frank on Twitter @Frank_Cusumano.
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3. Heaven on earth for me is a John Grisham book in one hand, a Snapple in the other, Earth, Wind & Fire in my ears, my wife at my side, and the ocean gushing up to our feet every 20 seconds—that is a vacation.
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The Great American Pop-Culture Quiz, Spring 2015 Edition 1) Name the Seattle running back who Mondaymorning quarterbacks claim should have been given the ball after a goal-line interception cost the Seahawks this year’s Super Bowl. 2) Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role? 3) What is the title of the novel that won Donna Tartt the Pulitzer Prize for fiction last year?
Kill a Mockingbird may have penned another novel, Go Set a Watchman. Name the author. 9) Who is replacing David Letterman as host of Late Show? 10) ATT made financial news this year by initiating the largest merger in history—almost $50 billion dollars. What business is it acquiring?
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4) What is the name of the HBO series that explores the life of billionaire murder suspect Robert Durst? 5) The iconic AMC series Sons of Anarchy is loosely based on which Shakespeare play? 6) Two of Netflix’s highest-rated original series are helmed by St. Louisans: one in front of the camera, one behind. Name them and their shows. 7) What is the highest-grossing film of 2015 to date? 8) The literary world was stunned recently when it was discovered that the famed author of To
Answers: 1) Marshawn Lynch; 2) Eddie Redmayne playing Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything; 3) The Goldfinch; 4) The Jinx; 5) Hamlet; 6) Beau Willimon/ House of Cards; Ellie Kemper/ The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt; 7) Fifty Shades of Grey; 8) Harper Lee; 9) Stephen Colbert; 10) DirecTV {LadueNews.com} APRIL 3, 2015
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Chef GERARD CRAFT has been named a finalist for the James Beard Best Chef: Midwest. This is Craft’s sixth time as a finalist. Winners will be announced in Chicago at the James Beard Gala on May 4. Hopefully, the sixth time’s the charm. Good luck, Chef!
Lucky Buddha is now open at 3701 South Jefferson Ave. The new eatery features a tasty menu of pan-Asian fare and some top-notch craft cocktails, as well. Get the whole run-down at LuckyBuddahStl.com. All you brunch fans, Gamlin Whiskey House is now offering brunch on Saturdays beginning at 10 a.m. This expansion comes after the success of the restaurant’s Sunday brunch, which began last February. STL Culinary Tours has added Lafayette Square to its list of neighborhoods. The first gastro tour of this historic enclave will begin at noon on Saturday, April 4. Stops will include Planter’s House, Vin de Set, Eleven Eleven Mississippi and 33 Wine Bar. Get all the details, as well as tickets, at stlculinarytours.com.
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A Dash of Spice CLAYTON’S CENTENE PLAZA HAS BECOME A culinary hotspot of sorts over the last couple of years, becoming home to eateries like Niche and Pastaria, as well as Kakao Chocolate. Most recently, the development welcomed Cantina Laredo into the fold. This Texas-based chain specializes in modern Mexican food, a category of cuisine that’s not particularly well-represented in the immediate area; and since it also happens to be one of our favorites, it was imperative that we drop in for a visit. Cantina Laredo occupies a spacious corner spot; and there’s plenty of seating opportunities to be had, both in the main dining area, as well as the covered patio, which sports a sleek, modern fire pit. There’s glass everywhere, giving the space a wide-open feel. The experience started with the obligatory basket of chips, with two salsa variants alongside. One was served warm and had a bit of smoke, while the other was cold and offered a nice vinegar tang. They made for some fine pre-dinner noshing, while we looked over the menu and sipped on a glass of one of our favorite Mexican beers, Negra Modelo ($5), and a house Margarita ($11), which we had made with Milagro Anejo Tequila for an additional two bucks. The tequila list includes plenty of favorites, including 1800, Herradura and Patron. We grudgingly set aside the chips and ordered the Ahi Tuna Tacos ($10), and a cup of Tortilla Soup ($5, $7/bowl) to start things off. We noticed that Cantina Laredo also offers table-side
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guacamole service—we’ll definitely take advantage of that service on future visits. The tacos came chock-full of tuna, and dressed out with slaw, guacamole and a mild chipotle aioli. For the price, it was quite a bargain. We assumed these would be wrapped in tortillas and were a bit surprised when they came out ensconced in hard shells; but they stayed together well and admirably held in all of those russet chunks of tuna. For entrees, we chose the Relleno de Camarones ($16) and the Fajita Combo ($18). The relleno de camarones features plenty of tender shrimp, mushrooms, corn and a variety of veggies, along with some creamy cheese, all stuffed inside a pepper. While flavorful, this dish definitely could’ve used more spice to come alive. The fajitas proved to be another great value. Tons of grilled steak and chicken (this dish also is available with just one or the other), peppers and onions, with flour tortillas served alongside. Our only gripe during our visit was the service. It took a while to get drinks, and our server left us alone for long stretches. While parking on the street for Cantina Laredo is probably not going to be an option, if you utilize the Centene garage, the hostess will validate your parking; valet service is a possibility as well. Cantina Laredo also offers lunch, Sunday brunch and a daily Happy Hour that’s perfect for killing time while the Clayton office buildings clear out and the streets jam up after quitting time. 7710 Forsyth Blvd., 725-2447, cantinalaredo.com
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Congrats to Chef WIL PELLY of In Good Company, parent company of Sanctuaria, Diablitos, Cafe Ventana and Hendricks BBQ. He won the St. Louis version of the Chef’s Plate competition presented by Chef’s Roll. The contest, hosted by Food Network’s Extreme Chef TERRY FRENCH, was held last month at Central Table in the CWE, and pitted Pelly against Chef KATIE LEE COLLIER of Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria. He’ll now go on to Florida in November for the World Food Championships. Both competitors put up a great fight. Well done!
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Kinky Boots
BY MARK BRETZ
THE STORY
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Charlie Price is the fourth generation of his family to work in their Price & Sons shoe company in Northampton, England. The business once was robust, but now has fallen on hard times because of competition from the global market for its high-quality, not inexpensive men’s shoes. Charlie has little interest in the company, preferring to move to London with his ambitious fiancée, Nicola, and go into real estate. While there, he tries to stop a mugging, but is beaten. When he awakens, he realizes that the ‘woman’ he attempted to rescue is a drag queen named Lola. When Charlie’s father dies unexpectedly, Charlie returns home to the factory to assess the business. Charlie decides he needs to close it down, but with the prodding of a young worker named Lauren, he goes in a different direction. Inspired by Lola, he plans to manufacture a line of women’s boots — “kinky boots” — designed to carry the weight of a man. To do so, he approaches Lola about doing the actual designs, while Charlie crafts the final products before a big
international shoe show in Milan, where he hopes he can save the redesigned family business.
HIGHLIGHTS Blending the considerable talents of pop composer Cyndi Lauper and writer Harvey Fierstein (Hairspray, Torch Song Trilogy), Kinky Boots is a fun-filled frolic that works best with Lauper’s rocking, upbeat tunes and suffers when she shifts into ballad mode. Still, Kinky Boots’ infectious rhythms pulled down six Tony Awards in 2013, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. The national tour, which began in late 2014, has arrived at The Fox Theatre, filling the auditorium with engaging melodies, clever choreography and a message of tolerance and acceptance. The first act is far better than the second for one simple reason: Lauper’s ballads, which grind the action and entertainment to a screeching halt, are more numerous in Act II. Someone, somewhere, decided that ballads must be included in all musicals, just because. With Kinky Boots, the result is a fast-paced, joyful ride that hits the occasional lifeless bumps when Lauper decides to wax melancholy. Director Jerry Mitchell keeps everything moving briskly, although there’s little he can do with the abundance of downbeat ballads in Act II. What he can do, though, is contribute the athletic, energetic choreography that fills The Fox stage with enthusiasm and verve. Darius Harper has a grand time as the crossdressing Lola, slipping into more poignant moments as he recalls his disapproving father,
a one-time boxer fading away into a dementiafogged decline. He works well off Steven Booth’s reflective, conservative Charlie, played by Booth as a good man who battles his own demons as he strives to resuscitate the family business. Lindsay Nicole Chambers is enchanting as the spunky spitfire Lauren, while Grace Stockdale contrasts sharply as the beautiful but cold Nicola. Joe Coots fills the old-style macho man Don with just enough grace to salvage him in a nice scene opposite his favorite target of mean-spirited amusement, Lola. Craig Waletzko has the look and style of the shrewd company business manager George, and Kenny Morris plays Charlie’s dad in a brief scene. Lola’s fast-moving, limber cadre of dancers known as the Angels includes J. Harrison Ghee, Tommy Martinez, Nick McGough, Ricky Schroeder, Juan Torres-Falcon and Hernando Umana. Fierstein has an innate ability to deliver shows that wave the flags of tolerance and acceptance without hitting an audience over the head with the banners. Coupled with Lauper’s flair for lively, lovely compositions, Kinky Boots works best when it’s fast and loose with the music. MUSICAL: Kinky Boots COMPANY: Touring Company VENUE: Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd. DATES: Through April 5 TICKETS: From $25; 534-1111 or metrotix.com RATING: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5. More reviews available at laduenews.com
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JOURNEY TO SPACE Travel deep into space through NASA missions, narrated by legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart, at Saint Louis Science Center’s OMNIMAX Theater. Various times. $8-$9. 289-4424 or slsc.org.
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GIORDANO DANCE CHICAGO American jazz dance group Giordano Dance Chicago will perform at Washington University’s Edison Theatre. 8 p.m. $20-$36. 935-6543 or edison.wustl.edu.
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4/11 HAL HOLBROOK IN MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! Hal Holbrook reprises his role as legendary American author, humorist and storyteller Mark Twain at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $38-$68. 516-4949 or touhill.org.
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REFRESH, RENEW Learn to make a cucumber gin fizz cocktail, discover new green living tips, repurpose glass bottles into art, hear live music and more at Third Degree Glass Factory. 6-10 p.m. Free. 367-4527 or thirddegreeglassfactory.com.
4/17-7/19 BEYOND BOSCH: THE AFTERLIFE OF A RENAISSANCE MASTER IN PRINT Saint Louis Art Museum presents an exhibition highlighting the story of Hieronymus Bosch’s afterlife in print. 721-0072 or slam.org.
GRAVEYARD SHIFT View paintings of the band, Uncle Tupelo, by local artist Dana Richard Smith at The Gallery in University City Public Library. ucitylibrary.org.
4/3 RIDLEY PEARSON Ridley Pearson, bestselling youngadult author of Disney Lands— Kingdom Keepers: The Return Series #1, will appear at St. Louis County Library headquarters. 7 p.m. 994-3300 or slcl.org.
4/8 CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA St. Louis Symphony concertmaster David Halen and guitarist Kirk Hanser will lead a show filled with music from Central and South America at The Sheldon Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $15-$30. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org.
4/10-11 BOSMAN TWINS The Emmy Award-winning Bosman Twins will appear at Jazz at the Bistro for two nights of performances and a CD release party for their new album, When Lions Roar. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $27. 571-6000 or jazzstl.org.
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STATE OF DECEPTION: THE POWER OF NAZI PROPAGANDA See how the Nazis used propaganda to influence the German public after World War I in an exhibit created by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and on view at the Missouri History Museum. 746-4599 or mohistory.org.
4/12 CLASSICAL FAVORITES: LIVE AT LINDENWOOD The St. Louis Symphony will make its debut performance at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. 2 p.m. $35-$75. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.
4/15 BRYAN ADAMS Rock musician Bryan Adams will take the stage at Fox Theatre. 8 p.m. $35-$125. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.
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4/18 HOME DESIGN TOUR Explore beautiful local homes during the Junior League of St. Louis’ Home Design Tour. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 822-2344 or jlsl.lorg.
4/20-21 BRASSTRAVAGANZA The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents the dynamic show, Brasstravaganza, at The Sheldon Ballroom. 7:30 p.m. $36. 941-6309 or chambermusicstl.org.
HIGH COMEDY 4/17-19 I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE See the new stage show bringing the beloved TV hit, I Love Lucy, to life at Peabody Opera House. Various times. $27-$82. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com. THROUGH 4/12 VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE The Repertory Theatre presents the hilarious play, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Various times and prices. 968-4925 or repstl.org. THROUGH 4/18 THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Comedy ensues when a Victorian musical troupe delivers its rendition of an unfinished Charles Dickens mystery in Stray Dog Theatre’s The Mystery of Edwin Drood, playing at Tower Grove Abbey. Various times. $20-$25. 865-1995 or straydogtheatre.org.
4/23 DENISE THIMES The Radio Arts Foundation will broadcast its first-ever live performance featuring renowned jazz songstress Denise Thimes from the Centene Auditorium in downtown Clayton. 6:30 p.m. 881-3523 or rafstl.org.
4/24-25 THE IMPRESARIO Gateway Opera presents Mozart’s The Impresario at the Kranzberg Arts Center. 7 p.m. $20. 800-838-3006 or gatewayopera.org.
CHECK THIS OUT 4/21 MICHIO KAKU Maryville University’s St. Louis Speakers Series closes the season with theoretical physicist Michio Kaku at Powell Hall. 8 p.m. $285-$425, series subscription. 534-1700 or stlouisspeakersseries.org.
STATE OF DECEPTION IMAGE COURTESY OF MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM, I LOVE LUCY PHOTO COURTESY OF ILOVELUCYLIVE.COM, MICHIO KAKU PHOTO BY ANDREA BRIZZI
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projects at Washington University’s APDA Advanced Research Center for Parkinson Disease, directed by Dr. Joel Perlmutter. “We are funding studies on the prevalence of Parkinson’s, its causes, drugs in the pipeline, and the first studies on how dance affects Parkinson disease,” Guyer notes. To support its services and research projects, the local chapter will hold its annual APDA Golf Classic—In Memory of Jack Buck on May 18 at the Algonquin Golf Club. The event will remember St. Louis Cardinals broadcast legend, Jack Buck, who lived with Parkinson disease; as well as feature a question-and-answer session with Cardinals GM John Mozeliak, whose father-in-law was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. “He tells us about how vibrant a man his father-in-law was, and the effect Parkinson’s had on his family,” Guyer explains. In addition to time on the greens, the day will include an elegant dinner and a live auction of unique experiences, including throwing out the first pitch at Busch Stadium, time in the team’s broadcast booth, dinner with Mozeliak, and Navy SEAL for a Day. And to bring the organization’s message home, a local resident will speak about living with Parkinson’s. “Families who come to us sometimes feel alone and isolated,” Guyer says, “but through APDA, they can share ideas and learn from one another. They leave energized and hopeful that there will be a cure.” Parkinson’s is the second-most prevalent neurodegenerative disease behind Alzheimer’s, she notes. “But with the community’s continued help, we are getting that much closer to making Parkinson’s no one’s disease.”
and anti-inflammatories may be prescribed at your doctor’s discretion,” he says. “For bacterial pink eye, eyelid crusting and drainage can be treated with baby shampoo applied with warm compresses to help loosen and scrub the lid margins. Antibiotic ophthalmic drops and ointment will help the infection resolve over seven to 14 days. Viral pink eye will usually self-resolve over one to three weeks.” In most cases, pink eye will resolve with minimal intervention, Korn adds. “However, the most important aspect of pink eye to remember is that any severe pain, worsening redness, light sensitivity or significant drainage or crusting may be an indication that the infection is severe, and may lead to serious visual complications or loss of vision if treatment is delayed.”
about in a group setting, Winegrad adds. And to help clients reach participation goals in their retirement plans, Moneta can provide additional services. “Whatever they need, we can design the programs that will help achieve their desired results,” Duggan notes. A core value of Moneta’s retirement management services, Duggan says, is its fiduciary standard. “We have to act solely in our clients’ best interest.” In turn, its clients also have to serve as fiduciaries to their employees. “Our goal is to serve alongside them, helping them manage that obligation effectively and efficiently, and helping them make sure they are protecting themselves from financial liability,” Duggan adds. Through the years, institutional consulting has become a major part of Moneta’s business, managing more than 250 retirement plans with more than $3 billion in assets. For these efforts, the firm recently was named to PlanAdviser’s Top 100 Retirement Plan Adviser’s list. The expertise needed to manage retirement plans is vast, Winegrad says. “What we understand about our industry, we bring to our clients. We give them peace of mind knowing they have a partner that is going in the right direction.”
NEWBORNS continued from page 18 our experience and review of our data that the outcomes for the infant are even better,” she says. The organization keeps detailed records and reports immunization rates, utilization of community resources and medical care. “Our achievements truly are one family at a time,” Ohlemiller notes. “Each baby who starts life too small, too sick or somehow in danger and emerges into a thriving, healthy infant is a success for our entire community.” The Night for Newborns event also will honor Thelma Steward as the 2015 Champion for Families, and David Kodner of Kodner Jewelers with the McGraw Millhaven Award.
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Everything for Your Property. Specialize in Design & Construction of Brick & Stone Walks, Walls, Patios & Pool Decks. 35 Yrs. Exp. Grass, Beds & Fertilization. Call George 314-567-6066
AT YOUR SERVICE Seeking Companion/Elderly Care or Child Care. Evenings and/or Overnights. Some Days Available. Experienced. Cooking & Ironing. Ref's. 314-389-0751
VISITING ANGELS 24/7 Companion Care for Seniors. Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping & Peace of Mind.
314-569-9890
ROOM MAKEOVERS MAJOR IMPACT MINOR EXPENSE DESIGNS IN TRANSITION Michael J. Brady 314-644-4583 {LadueNews.com} April 3, 2015
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LAWN & GARDEN 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 MAGANA LAWN & LANDSCAPE Fall Cleanup, Grass Cutting, Mulching, Retaining Walls, Tree Removal, Trimming Shrubs, Sod. & Much More. Reasonable Rates. Call Today for Your Free Estimate. 314-960-4203
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PAUL'S LAWN SERVICE Mowing, Complete Landscape Maintenance, Cleanups and More. Insured. 16yrs Experience.
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ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Insured, 35 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.como
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ULF COAST HOUSE Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 3BR, 3BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more! Great Rates. Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/148365
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WINDOWS M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimate, Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Over 30 Years Experience & Ref's. Call Paul, 314-805-6102 or Mark, 314-805-7367
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VACATION RENTALS Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B Free Estimate, Fully Insured
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INVESTMENT PACKAGE 14 VILLAS Top quality, management avail. Located in Centralia, MO $2,500,000 Boyd L Harris, Agent Centralia, Missouri
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Personal Concierge Services 7yrs experience as a receptionist, administrative professional and personal caregiver. Very detail oriented, highly organized, efficient and great people skills. I will help you streamline professional and personal responsibilities at work or home more efficiently. Call Jeanie at (314) 600-8948
(314) 882-6971 See website for complete terms and conditions.
TUCKPOINTING
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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 MR. MOM'S HOME SERVICES: Window & Gutter Cleaning, Decks, Fencing, Houses, Concrete Power Washed and Sealed. Painting. Insured. 314-831-5597
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MAKE SUMMER FUN! Maryville University Summer Programs 2015
FOR MORE INFO: maryville.edu/summerprograms | 314.529.9300
Rawlings Sport Business Management Summer Institute Media Now STL High School Digital Media Summer Camp High school students will push their design, writing, photography web and multimedia skills to the limit with hands-on instruction at this digital media workshop. Session: June 21-24 Cost: $285 Register: medianowstl.com/registration/
The Institute will provide students with learning opportunities in sponsorship, ticket sales and service, team and conference management, game day operations, sport production development and projects related to the business of sports. This is an overnight program open to students entering their junior or senior year of high school. Session: July 14-18 Cost: $725; covers lodging, meals, tickets to various sport and entertainment events, transportation and a Rawlings Sports Business Management shirt. Register: maryville.edu/rawlingsinstitute
Pre-College Art & Design Summer Program This is a unique opportunity for high school students to study with college level faculty in a highly creative and enriching art school setting. Students will develop confidence in their work and learn about careers in art and design while producing projects suitable for college admissions portfolios. Sessions: June 15-26, July 13-24, Workshop: July 25 Cost: $500 per two-week session for one session; $950 for two sessions; $65 one-day Saturday workshop. Register: maryville.edu/summerprograms/art-design
Summer Science and Robotics Program for High Ability Students A premier academic summer program for children and teens ages 4-15 who are either already identified as gifted or who perform well above others their age in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) fields. Session: July 13-24 Cost: Varies by program Register: maryville.edu/robot
ALL CAMPS OFFERED AT MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY 650 Maryville University Drive | St. Louis, MO 63141 maryville university
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