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A Business After-Hours Event Thursday, April 18 5:30-8 p.m.

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6836 KINGSBURY BOULEVARD ST LOUIS ‐ $424,900

2275 SENTIER DRIVE WILDWOOD ‐ $369,900

211 CHERRY HILLS MEADOWS DRIVE WILDWOOD ‐ $329,900

2404 BAXTON WAY CHESTERFIELD ‐ $269,900

1003 GLENMOOR AVENUE GLENDALE ‐ $269,000

2328 PRINCIPIA DRIVE MARYLAND HEIGHT ‐ $239,500

4100 LACLEDE AVENUE #102 ST LOUIS ‐ $229,900

5159 TOWNE CENTRE ST LOUIS ‐ $204,900

19147 HARDT ROAD, WILDWOOD ‐ $1,299,900 This one of a kind custome built estate sits on 4+ private acres in a gated community.

35 WILDERNESS ROAD EUREKA ‐ $799,900

16907 LEWIS SPRING FARMS ROAD WILDWOOD ‐ $725,000

2045 OAK DRIVE DES PERES ‐ $674,900

8025 MARYLAND AVENUE #6H CLAYTON ‐ $515,000

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Huntleigh Frontenac Town & Country Frontenac

$2,375,000 $2,100,000 $1,965,000 $1,699,000

Bob Bax Manager, Ladue/Frontenac 314-997-7600

13308 Buckland Hall 803 S Warson Rd 8 Geyer Wood 900 Greenwich Green Ln 1 Dunleith Dr 8136 Stanford Ave 2519 Annalee Ave 447 Belleview 6836 Kingsbury Blvd 22 Clayton Downs 858 Atalanta 1816 Firethorn Dr 11303 Clayton Rd 12543 New Woodland Ct 2016 Saint Clair Ave 7343 Princeton Ave 7525 Stanford Ave 7411 Amherst Ave 3454 Pestalozzi 7422 Gannon Ave 7534 Delmar Blvd 3004 Indiana Ave 1997 Rule 9 Branford Dr 5705 Mardel Ave 8310 Rosalie 1133 Bellerive 5526 Sutherland Ave 3190 S 59th St

Pat Malloy Manager, Chesterfield 636-537-0300

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CONTENTS EDITOR’S NOTE

SOCIETY The hills are alive… TRUST ME, IF YOU’RE A CLASSICAL MUSIC FAN, you’ll want to run through a lush field (with your arms outstretched in song, of course) once you read about the biggest news to hit the St. Louis airwaves in years.

At 10 a.m. on Monday, April 8, the nonprofit Radio Arts Foundation will go live; and the likes of Bach, Chopin and Tchaikovsky will once again escort us through morning drive, brighten our day and soothe us to sleep.

But the new classical station strives to do so much more: It wants to play a meaningful role in helping our local arts community flourish—and that got our attention. As our readers know, our publication also considers that calling to be of great importance. And that is why we welcome the Radio Arts Foundation with our arms outstretched. We look forward to a partnership that is intended to keep our readers—and their listeners—at the forefront of everything that’s good about St. Louis.

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18 LN FASHION What woman (especially in St. Louis) doesn’t love her Jack Rogers sandals? Jackie O. made the Navajo sandal a fashion classic, wearing them in Capri and Palm Beach in the ’60s, and they have been a must-have for summer ever since. See these fabulous kicks and more in our April fashion lineup.

CREATING FORMAL GARDENS Feeling a little green-eyed towards someone else’s green thumb? World-famous gardens offer bountiful space for formal-garden envy.

We talk to the experts for insights on how to make your garden bloom a little brighter.

RADIO ARTS FOUNDATION Dig the radio out of the garage and wipe the dust off your car’s tuning knob—classical music is making a comeback on the St. Louis airwaves. The much-anticipated Radio Arts Foundation – St. Louis (RAFSTL) is set to go live on Monday, April 8.

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ON THE COVER: Sterling Bank will expand its financial footprint with a fourth branch in Chesterfield, at 16100 Swingley Ridge Road at Highway 40 and Clarkson Road, set to open by the end of April. Pictured on the cover: Mclane Poteet and Ken Poteet. For more information, call 571-5610 or visit sterbank.com. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 18.

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Explore a World of Opportunity Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School prepares students for careers that don’t even exist yet by infusing reading, writing and arithmetic with 21st century skills. We recognize the complexity of the world and understand that to prepare our children for their futures, we must approach their learning in new, innovative ways. How do we do this? Come and see.

Call to schedule a private tour today. www.vdoh.org/visit | Still accepting applications for 2013-2014 | Call Kathy Meyer at 314.810.3417

Mapping the World Educator and author David J. Smith, creator of the award-winning curriculum Mapping the World by Heart, spent the day with the students and faculty of Oak Hill. Smith helped the elementary school students better understand subjects like population density, world geography, and children’s rights. Developing intellect and compassion are the very essence of Sacred Heart education.

Seed Exchange Our kindergarten students send pumpkin plants to Sacred Heart students in other parts of the country. Employing the scientific inquiry method, they learn how the same plant will thrive in certain conditions and die in others. Imagine how they will be able to apply that knowledge to solving global issues like famine. Small class sizes and excellent faculty serve to engage each of our students in higher-level thinking.

Global Exchange Our students share their culture and learn about others through technology and student exchange. For example, our fourth graders do an art exchange with students in Taiwan using Skype. Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School also hosts students from several countries each year. Through our global Sacred Heart Network, our students can visit more than 100 schools around the world including 19 U.S. cities.

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Frank Cusumano Cusumano, award-winning sports broadcaster and LN’s Game On! columnist, says, “In the spring, I would like to prioritize my life with the following: 1. The Lord 2. The Family and 3. The Job. If you really do it that way, it’s the best way to live. I fail often at this.”

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Russell Hyken Hyken, a psychotherapist and learning disabilities specialist (ed-psy.com), says, “My big plans for spring consist of storing the winter clothes and getting out the patio furniture. It’s time to light up the grill and dine outside with the family!”

Connie Mitchell LN’s weekly health writer, Mitchell plans on getting outdoors this spring: “I’ll be watching a lot of soccer and track, and cheering for my two sons!”

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More New Listings 2924 Clearview (Bel Nor). A lovely front porch prefaces this charming one-and-a-half story home located near University of Missouri. Features like hardwood floors, leaded glass windows, wood burning fireplace, updated kitchen, two-car garage, and custom rear deck make it a nice value for the price. $135,000.

2252 Croydon Walk (Crystal Lake Park). As one of the largest villas in the prestigious gated community of The Willows, this three-bedroom unit enjoys a lovely setting overlooking the lake. Bright, spacious rooms offer over 5,000 square feet of total living space. Great room with walls of windows adjoins a formal dining room with walkout to deck, both with lake view. Master bedroom with his and her baths has French doors that open to a courtyard. A vaulted, second floor artist studio/office with skylight and lower level add more living space. $599,900.

5751 Milentz (St. Louis). You’ll love the charm and space that this adorable South St. Louis home offers. Original hardwood floors and millwork, updated kitchen, many new windows plus original leaded and stained glass windows and wood burning fireplace are some of the distinguishing elements. Fully fenced backyard with patio and fire pit complete the package. $210,000. OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3.

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5376 Odell (St. Louis). This nice home has generously-sized rooms with a bright kitchen, three bedrooms, two full baths (one on the main floor) and a fourth room that could be used as another bedroom, den or office. $169,900 377 North Taylor 1N (St. Louis). A beautiful marble entry foyer welcomes you to this historic, first floor condo located in a renovated, turn-of-the-century World’s Fair building on a prime CWE street. Detailed molding and a gas fireplace help to define the living room/dining room combo, and the kitchen is updated with stainless steel appliances. Inherit an in-unit fullsized washer/dryer and one secure parking place! $169,000.

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9821 Log Cabin Court (Ladue). Privacy prevails amidst four plus wooded acres for this awesome four-bedroom home with abundant windows overlooking park-like grounds.

Dramatic two-story foyer, spacious main floor master suite with sitting room and fireplace; office/library with walls of built-ins; and kitchen opening to a sun-filled atrium breakfast room/family room make this an opportunity not to be missed. Lower level has more livable space with expansive recreation room, exercise room with mirrored wall, full bath, and wine room. Almost too good to believe! $1,249,000.

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45 Trent Drive (Ladue). Searching for just the right piece of land on which to build a new home? Check out this 1.82-acre wooded lot located on a sought after lane that overlooks a golf course and lovely vistas. With spring in the air, now is a perfect time to bring your architect out to work up a plan for a home with a view in a private location. $1,095,000.

38 Beacon Hill (Creve Coeur). Two acres in the heart of town! This carefully remodeled and expanded Connecticut style home has been the pride and joy of sophisticated owners. No expense has been spared as they chose the custom features and appointments to complemen the architecturally significant, spacious and light-filled rooms in the main house with an additional restored cottage on the property that could easily be a guest house, office, pool house or artist studio. A truly picturesque, one-of-a-kind estate well priced for the area. $749,900.

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1. 620 North Taylor ● Kirkwood

$1,749,000

NEW LISTING! This home feels like an English manor and has a setting to match with stone façade, tile roof, boxwood hedges, flagstone terraces, and park-like views. Fabulous windows and skylights fill the spaces with light…and French doors with transoms, coffered ceilings, and many architectural details result in a visual symphony.

2. 7710 West Biltmore Drive ● Clayton

$749,900

3. 1645 Trotting Trail ● Chesterfield

$829,000

4. 556 Stratford ● University City

$535,000

5. 47 Rye Lane ● Olivette

$425,000

6. 4255 McPherson ● St. Louis

$348,000

NEW LISTING! A prime neighborhood holds this compelling home with large living spaces enhanced by beautiful.crown molding.

Abundant natural light, courtesy of many windows, brightens the floor plan that includes five bedrooms, two full baths, and two half baths plus partially finished lower level.

NEW LISTING! Open floor plan of this gorgeous contemporary on two acres is unique for Kehrs Mill Trails. It overlooks the lake and is cocooned by woods. Every inch has been redone. Two-story vaulted great room with floor-to-ceiling windows; charming see-through fireplace between great room and kitchen/hearth room; and fabulous master suite opening to a pool area are among the many highlights.

NEW LISTING! This stunning Tudor in coveted University Hills is amazing! Architectural details include classic plaster moldings, wood floors with contrasting inlays, leaded glass windows, French doors that lead from the step down living room to the front porch, and a grandiose entryway.

NEW LISTING! You’ll want to act quickly on this three-bedroom family home in a fantastic neighborhood in Ladue School District. Highlights include an inviting sunroom with wall of windows, updated kitchen, and backyard with adorable white picket fence and brick patio.

NEW LISTING! The charm and convenience of the CWE combined with the fresh attitude of newer construction make this three-bedroom listing a great opportunity. The floor plan is open with gleaming wood floors on the main level; the décor is updated; and there is a spacious, light-filled, formal dining room, second floor laundry, and master suite with luxury bath and private deck.

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1751 N. Woodlawn Avenue (Ladue). $4,700,000 2 Bellerive Country Club Grounds (T & C). $2,695,000 17 Dromara Road (Ladue). $2,195,000 28 Somerset Downs (Ladue). $1,699,000 5 Kings Pond Road(Glendale). $1,499,900 1924 Muir Woods (Town & Country). $1,295,000 52 Westmoreland Place (St. Louis). $1,195,000 1 Ellsworth Lane (Ladue). $1,095,000 2326 Clifton Forge (Town & Country). ● $895,000 807 Glenridge Avenue (Clayton). $849,900 1272 Glen Eagle (St. Albans). $795,000 328 Doulton Place (Town & Country). $749,000 750 Havenwood Circle Dr. (Warson Wds.).● $749,000 2016 North Geyer (Frontenac). ● $739,000 7106 Westmoreland (University City). $729,900 56 Willow Hill Road (Ladue). $715,000 7902 Teasdale (University City). $699,000 9 Granada Way (Ladue). $699,000 10 Wickersham Lane (Ladue). $655,000 7 Glenhaven (Glendale). $625,000 12411 Cedarmoor (Town & Country). $564,900 1420 Highland Valley Circle (Wildwood). $509,000 7270 Maryland Avenue (University City). $494,900 1106 S. Spoede Road (Frontenac). $450,000 465 Foote Avenue (Webster Groves). $399,900 6115 Westminster Place (St. Louis). $374,900 7667 Carswold Drive (Clayton). ● $359,000 9423 Sonora Avenue (Brentwood). $349,900 8041 Teasdale Avenue (University City). $349,900 68 Berry Oaks (Glendale). $329,900 111 Red Baron (Lake St. Louis). $279,900 457 Ivywood Drive (Ballwin). $265,900 1691 Prestonpark (St. Louis County). $229,900 1330 Wexford Ave. (Webster Groves).● $204,900 503 Wyncrest Drive (Ballwin). $194,900

6218 Hancock Avenue (St. Louis). $179,500 5616 Neosho Street (St. Louis). $169,900 963 Box Elder (Kirkwood). ● $169,900 5081 Rhodes Avenue (St. Louis). $163,000 5604 Arendes (St. Louis). $160,000 5178 Goethe (St. Louis). ● $139,900 1106 S. Laclede Sta. Rd. (Shrewsbury).● $139,500

Condos, Villas, Town Homes 8025 Maryland Avenue, 16C (Clayton). $2,450,000 150 Carondelet Plaza, 1803 (Clayton). $1,895,000 309 N. Bemiston (Clayton). $999,000 129 E. Clinton, 2B (Kirkwood). $559,000 316 North Newstead, #2 (St. Louis). $424,900 750 S. Hanley Road, #290 (Clayton). $415,000 6340 Clayton Road, #307 (Richmond Hgts.) $385,000 7556 Wydown Boulevard, 2E (Clayton).● $369,000 14744 Whitebrook Dr. (Chesterfield). $365,000 2428 Clayton Pointe Court (Chesterfield). $300,000 14314 Valley Meadow Ct., E (Chesterfield). $269,900 7625 Wydown Boulevard, 1S (Clayton). $224,000 5244 Waterman, #F (St. Louis). ● $199,000 7244 Forsyth, 2W (University City). $194,000 590 Sarah, #302 (Creve Coeur). $149,900 615 Clara, #11 (St. Louis). $145,000 1635 Washington, #809 (St. Louis). $145,000 9062 West Swan Circle (Brentwood). ● $129,900 1715 Canary Cove (Brentwood). $127,500 1713 South 8th Street, B (St. Louis). $124,900 1509 Hedgeford Drive, #5 (Chesterfield). $124,900 123 W. Woodbine, #I (Kirkwood). $88,900

Lots and Acreage 13 Chipper Road (Frontenac).

11411 Conway Road (Westwood).

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HE WYMAN ORANGE CARPET Gala heated up The Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis for the third annual affair. Guests arrived on the orange carpet and were greeted by the Wyman teen hosts. It was an evening filled with drinks, dinner, dancing and a few sizzling surprises.

Wyman Center provides teens with the support and opportunities they need to approach life with confidence, and equips them with the skills to lead healthy, productive lives. Amy Gill was the gala’s chairperson.

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Jim and Karen Shaughnessy

Michael Weisbrod, Norma Stern

It’s off to Costa Rica for Susan and Michael Scully, who will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary!...Greg Lukeman, who heads up Food Outreach, is busy putting the final touches on his biggest fundraising event of the year, A Tasteful Affair, which takes place at the Four Seasons Hotel April 7. Fred and Patty Steinbach are looking forward to their trip to Destin, Fla., while Jim and Karen Shaughnessy are packing their bags for Scottsdale, Ariz., to spend spring break...

Barbara Archer is looking forward to hosting Archer Wealth Management’s 30th anniversary celebration this summer. A big bash is planned for all her clients, stay tuned!...Norma Stern shared with me that every day of her life is exciting!

If you know Norma, you know that it’s true!

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Keat Wilkins, Debbie Kuper, Tina and Dave Hilliard, Amy and Amrit Gill

Susan and Michael Scully

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HE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF Jazz St. Louis got a boost from its Hot Sax, Cool Night! Gala. With everything jazz-themed, from the décor at The Ritz-Carlton to the food, the auction items, and even the program, things were indeed hot! And if that weren’t cool enough, there were the hot sounds of special musical guest and St. Louis native, saxophonist David Sanborn. The educational programs of Jazz St. Louis are provided at no cost, and have reached more than 110,000 students—that’s 10,000 this year alone.

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Marsha Rusnack, Ambassador George Walker, Donna Wilkinson

Craig and Nancy Schnuck

Josephine Weil and Arnold Donald

Susan Wedemeyer, Glenda and Al Wiman, Diana Francis

Looking for a Primary Care Doctor in Your Neighborhood?

Meet Dr. Jennifer Wessels Dr. Wessels is a board certified family medicine physician who focuses on the health care of the entire family by developing personal, caring relationships with her patients.

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Jennifer Wessels, MD “I treat each patient as a whole person, including their physical, emotional, and mental well being.

To me, quality care means listening to my patients, respecting them as individuals, and providing top-of-the-line medical care.”

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15 Dromara Road, Ladue Offered at $1,695,000.

33 Portland Place, CWE Offered at $1,675,000.

11204 Hunters Pond, Creve Coeur Offered at $1,395,000.

1324 Eaglewinds Court, Chesterfield Offered at $1,149,000.

6 Vista Brook Lane, Ladue New Listing. Offered at $2,295,000.

11 Balcon Estates, Creve Coeur New Listing. $989,000. Open 4/7, 1-3 PM

6352 Alexander Drive, Clayton Offered at $1,275,000. Open 4/7, 1-3 PM

16 Broadview Farm, Creve Coeur New Listing. Offered at $739,000.

23 Brighton Way, #100, Clayton New Listing. $635,000. Open 4/7, 1-3 PM

9685 Litzsinger Road, Ladue New Listing. Offered at $580,000.

13035 Pembrooke Valley Court, Town & Country New Listing. Offered at $565,000.

9 Glencairn, Ladue New Listing. Offered at $1,650,000.

867 McCauley Court, St. Charles Offered at $389,000. Open 4/7, 1-3 PM

1435 Bald Eagle Road, Wildwood Offered at $370,000

20 Georgian Acres, Frontenac New Listing. Offered at $939,900.

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visit us Open Sunday, April 7th 8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country. $2,220,000. 1-4 PM

2580 Viola Gill Lane, Wildwood New Price. Offered at $349,900.

548 Forby Estates Drive, Eureka New Price. Offered at $339,000.

9137 Moritz Avenue, Brentwood New Listing. $330,000. Open 4/7, 1-3 PM

958 TIRRILL FARMS ROAD, Ladue. $1,395,000.

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THE CRESCENT, #500, Clayton. $1,299,900.

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6352 ALEXANDER DRIVE, Clayton. $1,275,000.

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51 FRONTENAC ESTATES DR., Frontenac. $655,000. 1-3 PM 527 NORTH AND SOUTH, University City. $645,000. 1-3 PM 867 MCCAULEY COURT, St. Charles. $389,000.

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109 STERLING CROSSING, Dardenne Prairie. $329,900. 1-3 PM 9403 TILLES DRIVE, Brentwood. $294,500.

7715 Cornell Avenue, University City Offered at $319,000.

1175 Mill Crossing, #202, Creve Coeur Offered at $295,400.

NEW LISTINGS

7211 DALE AVENUE, Richmond Heights. Charming updated 3BR/2BA bungalow with lovely private fenced back yard.

Terrific location. $180,000

6 VISTA BROOK LANE, Ladue. Elegant 5BR/3.5+BA home on three acres. Custom finishes throughout, gourmet kitchen and lower level with a guest suite. $2,295,000 9 GLENCAIRN, Ladue. Beautiful home designed by architect, Dick Busch. Large windows, graceful living room, formal dining room, warm family room and gourmet kitchen. $1,650,000 48 PICARDY LANE, Ladue. Lovely, updated Colonial offers sophisticated finishes and comfortable layout. 4BR/2.5BA, with 4,000+ square feet of living space. $1,265,000 11 BALCON ESTATES, Creve Coeur. Custom 1.5 story home on beautiful, private cul-de-sac. Open floor plan with gourmet kitchen and inviting hearth room . $989,000. Open 4/7, 1-3 PM 20 GEORGIAN ACRES, Frontenac. A five bedroom gem with fabulous kitchen/hearth room. Lovely patio, finished lower level and main floor laundry. Ladue Schools. $939,900 16 BROADVIEW FARM, Creve Coeur. Meticulously maintained and beautifully updated. The main floor includes formal living and dining rooms, and a bright open eat-in kitchen. $739,000 23 BRIGHTON WAY, #100, Clayton. 2BR/2BA main floor condo with over 1,900 square feet open floor plan, wood floors, and 2-car garage parking. $635,000.

Open 4/7, 1-3 PM 9685 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue. Enchanting level building lot with mature trees. Also approved for two residential home sites. $580,000 13035 PEMBROOKE VALLEY, Town & Country. Elegant low maitenance lifestyle, beautiful gated community. 3BR/2.5BA condo, updated kitchen and lovely deck. $565,000 9137 MORITZ AVENUE, Brentwood. Sunny, spacious traditional 3BR updated home with deck and level, fenced back yard. $330,000.

Open 4/7, 1-3 PM 1050 NORTH SPOEDE LANE, Creve Coeur. Fabulous opportunity to buy a 3+ BR,/2.5+BA, 2,270 square feet townhome at Briarcliff condos. Ladue Schools. $288,900 815 WESTWOOD DRIVE, #1N, Clayton. Beautiful 2BR unit in wonderful Moorlands. Hardwood floors, laundry in unit, and updated bath has a double sink. Large windows. $199,000 5964 COLUMBIA AVENUE, St. Louis. Charming 1.5-story home in Clifton Heights neighborhood, 4BR/2BA, 1,884 square feet, original millwork, wood floors and front porch. $185,000

1726 REDBIRD COVE, Brentwood. Located in the best area of Brentwood Forest, this 2BR/1BA unit is a standout. Find fresh paint colors, newer carpeting and a new kitchen. $129,900 1341 HIGHLAND TERRACE, Richmond Heights. Sunny home with open floor plan. Large eat-in kitchen, sunroom, and new deck. Private backyard. $129,900.

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LuxuryCollection 21 UPPER LADUE, Ladue.

42 GLEN EAGLES DRIVE, Ladue.

162 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE. Clayton.

8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country.

XXXXX ORVILLE ROAD, Wildwood.

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

13303 MANOR HILL ROAD, Town & Country.

15 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

33 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE. 16 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE. 12128 GRAVOIS ROAD, Sunset Hills.

50 PORTLAND DRIVE, Frontenac.

729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

11204 HUNTERS POND, Creve Coeur.

958 TIRRILL FARMS ROAD, Ladue.

8149 PERSHING AVENUE, Clayton.

THE CRESCENT, #500, Clayton.

340 HAMPSHIRE HILL LANE, Town & Country.

6352 ALEXANDER DRIVE, Clayton.

1324 EAGLEWINDS COURT, Chesterfield.

10 WASHINGTON TERRACE, CWE. 118 LAKE FOREST, Clayton.

12 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

$3,600,000 $2,495,000 $2,260,000 $2,220,000 $1,850,000 $1,700,000 $1,699,000 $1,695,000 $1,675,000 $1,595,000 $1,499,900 $1,425,000 $1,395,000 $1,395,000 $1,395,000 $1,325,000 $1,299,900 $1,295,000 $1,275,000 $1,149,000 $1,100,000 $1,095,000 $1,090,000

RESIDENTIAL HOMES 6127 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE. 10588 FRONTENAC WOODS LANE, Frontenac.

17 FAIR OAKS, Ladue.

12 ABERDEEN PLACE, St. Louis.

9 BLACK CREEK LANE, Ladue.

200 HIBLER OAKS, Creve Coeur.

29 RIDGETOP DRIVE, Richmond Heights.

13597 ROYAL GLEN DRIVE, Town & Country.

15 WOODCLIFFE ROAD, Ladue.

51 FRONTENAC ESTATES DRIVE, Frontenac.

1119 NORTH DRIVE, Warson Woods.

3 DEVONDALE LANE, Frontenac.

2158 EAST DRIVE, Crystal Lake Park.

$999,999 $899,000 $899,000 $799,900 $765,000 $749,900 $699,900 $695,000 $675,000 $655,000 $559,000 $549,000 $479,900

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7275 Stanford Avenue, University City Offered at $277,000.

161 MEADOWS OF WILDWOOD, Wildwood.

517 MASON AVENUE, Webster Groves.

25 GLEN ABBEY DRIVE, Frontenac.

9120 FOX ESTATES DRIVE, Sunset Hills.

2 SUNNYMEADE LANE, Ladue.

882 CABERNET LANE, St. Albans.

867 MCCAULEY COURT, St. Charles.

1435 BALD EAGLE ROAD, Wildwood.

2580 VIOLA GILL LANE, Wildwood.

548 FORBY ESTATES DRIVE, Eureka.

25 TEALWOOD, Ladue.

109 STERLING CROSSING, Dardenne Prairie.

57 WAVERTON DRIVE, Ladue.

7715 CORNELL AVENUE, University City.

9403 TILLES DRIVE, Brentwood.

7275 STANFORD AVENUE, University City.

820 POSTHORN DRIVE, Manchester.

1131 PATSY LANE, O’Fallon.

711 EAST SWON AVENUE, Webster Groves.

5645 REBER PLACE, St. Louis.

813 ASPEN CIRCLE, Innsbrook.

2803 MISSOURI AVENUE, St. Louis.

2652 BRUNO AVENUE, Overland.

$465,900 $449,900 $449,000 $449,000 $448,000 $437,800 $389,000 $370,000 $349,900 $339,000 $335,000 $329,900 $319,000 $319,000 $294,500 $277,000 $244,900 $238,900 $232,500 $189,900 $189,000 $167,000 $124,000

815 Westwood Drive, #1N, Clayton New Listing. Offered at $199,000.

7211 Dale Avenue, Richmond Heights New Listing. Offered at $180,000.

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES 527 NORTH AND SOUTH, University City.

750 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #350, Clayton.

7564 WYDOWN BLVD., UNIT 2A, Clayton.

7 COUNTRY CLUB TERRACE, Glendale.

1175 MILL CROSSING, #202, Creve Coeur.

7564 WYDOWN BLVD., UNIT 1A, Clayton.

710 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #7B, Clayton.

816 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #1C, Clayton.

1506 SWALLOW DRIVE, Brentwood.

9154 EAGER ROAD, Brentwood.

5696 KINGSBURY AVENUE, #106, CWE.

$645,000 $429,000 $299,000 $297,000 $295,400 $289,000 $150,000 $129,500 $125,000 $105,000 $88,000

1726 Redbird Cove, Brentwood New Listing. Offered at $129,900.

LOTS/ACREAGE 100 WINDRUSH FARM, Cook Station.

512 PHEASANT RUN CIRCLE, Saint Albans.

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

548 NORTH MOSELY ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$4,889,000 $750,000 $595,000 $174,900

1341 Highland Terrace, Richmond Heights New Listing. $129,900. Open 4/7, 1-3 PM

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Ann Carter

Listing agent 314.277.1089

Nancy Gulick Listing agent 314.623.1915

CLayTon I $635,000 I OPEN 4/7, 1-3 PM 23 Brighton Way, Unit 100 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 1,923 Square Feet

CLayTon I SOLD FAST 709 Middle Polo Drive 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 4,212 Square Feet

Looking for an elegant, contemporary feeling, condominium with superior finishes that is steps from shops, restaurants, and Shaw Park? This is it!!! Open floor plan, wood floors, gas fireplace, tall ceilings, kitchen with all the “must haves,” butler’s pantry with wine cooler, and large covered terrace.

Spacious master suite with his and her closets and luxury bath with steam shower. Laundry room, two parking spaces, storage locker, elevator and secured entry building.

european-inspired home in a sought-after Clayton neighborhood. a gracious center hall plan and sophisticated décor lends itself to large scale indoor entertaining and outdoors at poolside.

Gourmet kitchen offers top-of-the-line appliances with generous island and custom cabinetry. Master suite includes a large walk-in closet with island and luxurious marbled bath with dual sinks. Step down to the comfortable yet spacious family room which opens to the most-private pool area. Far gate leads to private side yard and gardens which are enclosed by wrought iron fencing. Meticulously maintained home.

Kathy Driscoll Listing agent 314.983.2218

FronTenaC I $655,000 I OPEN 4/7, 1-3 PM 51 Frontenac estates Drive 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, 3,495 Square Feet

LaDUe | $1,650,000 9 Glencairn 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, 4,316 Square Feet

This handsome home sits amid large trees in a lovely, friendly Frontenac lane. architectural details, chair railing, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and charming breakfast nook, family room with terrazzo floor and French doors opening to patio. Upstairs are four spacious bedrooms including a master suite with two walk-in closets, a sitting room/office, a second floor laundry room. The

only two years old, the warmth and charm is felt immediately when entering this beautiful, well-constructed, thoughtful home. Located in one of the most private streets in the center of Ladue, the original owners have taken every opportunity to make this a special and gracious home perfect for today’s family. The finest craftsmanship is on display in every architectural detail. With its large, glorious windows, light streams through the graceful living room, formal dining room, warm family room, gourmet kitchen and expansive hearth room, luxurious master bedroom suite and three comfortable bedrooms and baths. Intelligent design, elegant features and practical spaces.

lower level is partially finished. Large, level backyard and two-car attached garage. Convenient to highways and retail conveniences..

Mary Desloge

Listing agent 314.983.2128

May Reay

Listing agent 314.983.2127

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Linda Benoist Listing Agent 314.504.5495

Lisa Coulter Listing Agent 314.941.2883

Mike Winfrey Listing Agent 314.503.8716

LADUE I $1,395,000 I OPEN 4/7, 1-3 PM 958 Tirrill Farms Road 4 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths, 4,250 Square Feet

cREvE coEUR I $739,000 16 Broadview Farm 5 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 3,743 Square Feet

This 4BR/5.5BA bath home resides on a stunning two acre lot with pool and terraces. Many updates include newly refurbished floors, all new appliances in the kitchen, updated first floor laundry and a newly redone recreation room in the basement with a hardwood floor. The master has a new custom designed walk-in closet. Present owners have also painted inside and out, installed new outdoor columns, put in new brickwork at front entryway and redesigned the front yard. The first floor has a generous family room and a glorious sunroom with gorgeous windows enhancing the two patios and pool. Large three-car garage. Every inch of this house is a total treat.

This lovely, traditional red brick home has so much to offer! Meticulously maintained and beautifully updated, this home is move-in ready. The main floor includes formal living and dining rooms, bright open eat-in kitchen with hardwood floors, family room with fireplace and gorgeous vaulted sunroom. off the kitchen, the current owners added a 5th bedroom and full bath, 2 offices and a laundry room plus an oversized two-car garage.

Upstairs you will find a gracious master bedroom with large updated bath and walk- in closet. Three more bedrooms and another updated bath complete the second floor. The exceptional lower level includes two large rec rooms, wet bar and full bath. This home sits on a beautiful lot on a cul-de-sac in a premiere neighborhood.

Linda Benoist Listing Agent 314.504.5495

Lisa Coulter Listing Agent 314.941.2883

FRonTEnAc I $549,000 3 Devondale Lane 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2,492 Square Feet

cWE I $999,999 6127 Lindell Boulevard 6 Bedrooms, 6 Baths, 5,522 Square Feet

Single level living in a fabulous location. Situated on a wonderful one acre lot, this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home offers lots of living space with large, light-filled rooms. This home includes formal living and dining rooms, 2 fireplaces located in the living room and main floor family room, additional main floor bonus room, hardwood floors, main floor master bedroom suite, eat-in kitchen and main floor laundry. A full basement and attached garage make this home an excellent opportunity to locate in Ladue schools.

Don’t miss this one! Alarm system sold “as-is.”

This handsome residence is ideally situated on approximately 1.2 acres directly across from Forest Park. outstanding architectural detailing includes delicate millwork, wainscotting, carved stone and marble fireplaces, leaded glass windows, French doors and terrazzo flooring. The gracious center entry hall and staircase lead to a large landing overlooking the spacious rear lot which includes a brick patio and tennis court. The master bedroom features an adjoining dressing room and walk-in closet with built-in storage.

The third floor was originally a playroom and in-law suite. The partially finished lower level is ideal for entertaining with wine cellar, custom cabinetry and wet bar.

Kevin Hurley Listing Agent 314.560.4977

Jim Human Listing Agent 314.795.9839

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SOCIE T Y Ronald McDonald House Charities

CORNERSTONE SOCIETY CABARET

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BY DIANE ANDERSON

O NA L D M C D O NA L D H OUS E Charities of St. Louis hosted its first Cornerstone Society Cabaret, a ‘gratitude reception’ to acknowledge its most generous donors. The event, sponsored by Mercy Children’s Hospital, took place at Palladium Saint Louis. The 371 donors, founding members of RMHC’s new major gifts program, provide the financial foundation to operate the organization’s three Ronald McDonald houses and Ronald McDonald family rooms, which are located inside St. Louis’ three pediatric hospitals.

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Donald Kukla, Kelly and Dan Harbaugh

Sr. Joan Andert, Diane Hof

Frank Cognata, Matthew Wagner

Eric and Kristen Pierson, Dave Sadler, Lori and Keith Schieler

PARTIES WITH PURPOSE

Asthma and Allergy Foundation

ORCHID AAFAIR

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HE ST. LOUIS CHAPTER OF THE Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAFA) held its signature Orchid AAFAir gala at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. The fundraiser featured live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing and an awards ceremony. Dave and Anne Birkenmeier, long-time volunteers and AAFA supporters, were honored with this year’s ‘Orchid Award’ for their steadfast commitment and service to the organization. Event chair was Jeanine Bermel, and Dr. Sue Berdy served as event co-chair.

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Joy Krieger, Dr. Sue Berdy, Jeanine Bermel

Lori and Dr. Ray Davis, Brittany Davis

Anne and Dave Birkenmeier

Dr. Laura and Ted Esswein

Free Health Care Classes & Screenings • Spring 2013 Advances in Ankle Replacement Surgery

Preventing & Treating Diabetes

Skin Cancer Screening

7-8:30 p.m., April 17, 2013 Jewish Community Center – Arts and Education Building, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, Creve Coeur, MO 63146

7-8:30 p.m., April 25, 2013 West County Family YMCA 16464 Burkhardt Place, Chesterfield, MO 63017

9 a.m.- 1 p.m., May 11, 2013 Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Medical Office Building 2 10 Barnes West Drive, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Gary J. Schmidt, MD Orthopedic surgeon

Over time, many active adults experience ankle joint deterioration, reduced range of motion and a significant decrease in quality of life. Arthritis, bone degeneration and injury are the major causes of ankle stress. With technological improvements, ankle replacement surgery is a viable option for a number of patients. Patients return to ankle function faster than with fusion and with far less arthritic risk to surrounding joints. Dr. Schmidt will explain the ankle replacement system that he uses and advances in ankle replacement surgery.

Light refreshments will be served.

Jennifer Wessels, MD BJC Medical Group family practice physician

Diabetes is a growing epidemic in our country.

High blood sugar levels result from defects in the body’s ability to produce and/or use insulin.

Dr. Jennifer Wessels will discuss the two types of diabetes, symptoms, and risk factors. She will explain how changing your diet, increasing your activity level, and maintaining a healthy weight can impact your risk. Certified diabetes educators from Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital will share their best advice for management of diabetes for those who have been diagnosed.

Light refreshments will be served.

Eva Hurst, MD Washington University dermatologist

Overexposure to the sun can have dangerous effects, so what can you do to protect yourself from harmful rays, and what are the warning signs to determine if you already have damage?

Come in for a free screening with Washington University dermatologists, including Dr. Eva Hurst. Have any areas of concern checked out and learn a few facts that could save your skin.

The event is free, no registration is required.

Screenings will be given on a first come, first serve basis.

These events are free, but registration is required, unless otherwise noted.

To register, call 314-542-WEST (9378) or toll free 800-392-0936 or visit www.barnesjewishwestcounty.org/classes

barnes-jewish care at just the right location.

At our West County Hospital, we offer specialized services in a peaceful setting. Our doctors are the same elite mix you’d expect at the region’s leading hospital.

Should you require it, you have immediate access to the full breadth of services of Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

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PARTIES WITH PURPOSE

Clayton Chamber of Commerce

ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER

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BY MOLLY JAMES

H E C L AY TO N C H A M B E R O F Commerce recently celebrated its Annual Awards Dinner at The RitzCarlton. Festivities began with cocktails, followed by dinner and the awards presentation. Michael Shanahan Jr. of Huntleigh McGehee was named the 2012 Clayton Business Person of the Year. CafĂŠ Napoli was honored with the 2012 Excellence in Retail/Service. The 2012 Cornerstone Award was given to the City of Clayton.

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Craig Owens, Mayor Linda Goldstein, Cynthia Garnholz

Jay Wind, Richard Schuessler, Dennis Bell

Casey, Danielle, Mike, Michael and Paula Shanahan

Steven Horst, Gary Acker

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St LouiS 1108 Hillside $2,988,000 Totally restored and renovated.

Maria Elias 314-993-8000

toWn and Country 972 Masonridge $2,699,000 Truly a one of a kind home.

Kathleen Woodworth 636-394-9300

toWn and Country 12854 Horton $2,390,000 Gorgeous DeShelter home 1.5-Story.

Vicki Cutting 636-394-9300

LaduE 24 Fordyce $1,975,000 24 year old custom home 3.25 acres.

John ryan 314-993-8000

St LouiS 52 Huntleigh Woods $1,850,000 Tasteful and elegant.

John rice 636-394-9300

toWn and Country 312 Wyndmoor terrace $1,795,000 Totally updated over 8,000 SF gate.

John ryan 314-993-8000

LaduE 35 overhills $1,695,000 4.32 acres with pool and tennis court.

John ryan 314-993-8000

WiLdWood 1117 Shepard oaks $1,675,000 DeShelter homes masterpiece.

Kathy irvine 636-532-0200

LaduE 1 Glen Creek $1,600,000 Newer home 1st floor MBR 3 fireplace.

Patrick Kelly, Jr. 314-993-8000

EurEKa 54 thornhill $1,574,900 Elegant home on 4.5 acres.

Vicki Cutting 636-394-9300

toWn and Country 15 Country Life acres $1,550,000 Picture perfect updated home!

Margie Kerckhoff 636-394-9300

St LouiS 11 Hortense $1,495,000 1905 Federalist 3-story manse CWE. Paul Mittelstadt 314-993-8000

LaduE 10 Fair oaks #B $1,395,000 Lovely custom built 2-Story on 2.2 acres!

Bud McCain 314-821-5885

oLiVEttE 5 downey $1,190,000 New home 4900 SF 4 BR Ladue schools.

Steven Mathes 314-993-8000

oLiVEttE 409 Berkley Place $899,500 5+ BR gem, Ladue schools, 5500 SF. Steven Mathes 314-993-8000

LaduE 9998 Litzsinger $875,000 Signature corner lot with 3 acres!

Stacie Fryrear 314-821-5885

WiLdWood 1523 Quail Hollow $875,000 Superior quality built 1.5-story finished LL. Helen reid 314-993-8000

CLarKSon VaLLEy 23 Seven oaks $869,000 Fantastic renovated and expanded 2-story.

Mary Gettinger 636-394-9300

LaduE 7 dwyer $799,900 New home 3800 SF fin LL 4 BR 3.5 BA. Steven Mathes 314-993-8000

CHEStErFiELd 452 Eatherton Valley $789,900 5800 SF home on 3 park like acres.

Carla Borgard 636-394-9300

St CHarLES 1852 Spring Mill Creek $695,000 Stunning 5300 finished SF 5 BR. Susie Johnson 636-441-1360

CHEStErFiELd 14 old Belle Monte $689,000 Spectacular ranch-style villa!

Margie Kerckhoff 636-394-9300

WEBStEr GroVES 466 West Lockwood $675,000 Majestic, magnificent architecture!

Marty Levison 314-821-5885

St LouiS 5 Lenox $597,500 Historic CWE home 6 BR 3.5 BA patio.

Paul Mittelstadt 314-993-8000

CHEStErFiELd 14644 Summer Blossom $540,000 Exceptional, picturesque and private.

Marilyn Salzman 314-878-9820

WEntzViLLE 316 Pioneer ridge $529,900 Custom home on 1.4 acres 4 car garage.

Chad Matlick 636-561-1000

CHEStErFiELd 378 West Manor $465,000 Magnificent with distinctive finishes.

Marilyn Salzman 314-878-9820

uniVErSity City 7045 Forsyth $440,000 Remodel orig leaded glass & woodwork.

Susan Murray 314-993-8000

uniVErSity City 6346 Pershing $429,000 Classic 3-story home 6 BR 3.5 BA. Eleanor Gershien 314-993-8000

GLEndaLE 1010 north Berry $425,000 Classic large home with 1.4 acres.

Sue Williams 314-965-3030

KirKWood 930 twin Pine $419,900 Beautiful open, spacious 2-story!

Susie randall 314-965-3030

LaduE 1109 thornwood $350,000 4 BR 3 BA multi level on large lot.

Joanne iskiwitch 314-993-8000

St LouiS 804 atalanta $315,000 4BR/2BA Stunning Webster charmer.

Karen Bley 636-532-0200

uniVErSity City 7440 amherst $300,000 Beautiful updated 3 BR 2 BA charmer.

Joanne iskiwitch 314-993-8000

CLayton 200 South Brentwood 8a $299,000 Granite galore in Park Tower Condo.

Elizabeth Loeb 314-993-8000

o FaLLon 3517 Post Valley $245,000 Stunning 3BR 2BA Ranch. Many extras.

Jean nakis 636-532-0200

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WEBSTER UNIVERSITY’s Chess Team, ranked No. 1 in the nation, will be competing as the top seed in the Final Four of Collegiate Chess this weekend. The team, coached by renowned chess grandmaster SUSAN POLGAR, will do battle against students from University of MarylandBaltimore County, University of Texas-Dallas and University of Illinois. The six grandmasters who make up the Webster team include: WESLEY SO (also ranked No. 1 in the Philippines), RAY ROBSON (also ranked No. 8 in the U.S.), FIDEL JIMENEZ (also ranked No. 3 in Cuba), GEORG MEIER (also ranked No. 4 in Germany), MANUEL HOYOS (also ranked No. 1 in Mexico and is the reigning U.S. Open Champion), and ANATOLY BYHKOVSKY (also ranked No. 21 in Israel). Bring home a winner, Webster!

Cellists Grant Riew (Whitfield) and Christopher Halen (Burroughs) are among the finalists.

Next week, the Fox Theatre will host the third annual TEEN TALENT COMPETITION, which will feature 12 local high school acts competing for scholarships and prizes. Finalists include an opera singer, ballet dancers and musicians.

The competition, created

by MARY STRAUSS, aims to spotlight the region’s most talented teens in the performing arts. The finals, held April 12 at 8 p.m., is free and open to the public.

Tickets are required and can be obtained at no charge through the Fox box office or Metrotix.

A new St. Louis author will definitely get her share of the spotlight at area libraries. LAURA ROSENER, a part-time circulation assistant at St. Louis Country Library, will debut her first published novel next month. The teen love story, If He Had Been With Me, is written under Rosener’s pen name, Laura Rowlin. We’re told a few dozen ‘holds’ have already been made for the book.

PHOTO OF CELLISTS BY LAURA BAER

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PHOTO OF ROBBIE MONTGOMERY COURTESY OF OWN, OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK

Noted Washington University professor GERALD EARLY will be honored with the latest star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Early, a renowned essayist and American culture critic and the university’s Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters, is the author and editor of more than a dozen books, including A Level Playing Field: African American Athletes and the Republic of Sports.

He also served as a consultant on filmmaker Ken Burns’ documentaries on baseball, jazz, Jack Johnson and World War II.

St. Louis’ own ROBBIE MONTGOMERY recently picked up the Outstanding Reality Series award at the 44th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles.

Montgomery, along with her son and business partner, TIM NORMAN, accepted the award for their hit show, Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s, which beat out other popular shows like Dancing with the Stars and The X Factor. Montgomery was decked out in a stylish, off-the-shoulder red gown for her big night, courtesy of NANCY and BRUCE LEHTMAN of Distinctions. Earlier this year, the Creve Coeur boutique welcomed the cast and crew of the reality show, which filmed Montgomery shopping for her gown at the store.

It’s official: DOMINIC MICHAEL SALON will be moving to Ladue on Tuesday, April 16. The move to the newly renovated Colonial Marketplace on Ladue Road will unveil a new modern salon space with a “studio-workshop vibe.” To commemorate the milestone, the salon is donating a portion of retail purchases during the week of April 22 to Bridgeway Behavioral Health, an organization that provides treatment and support for addictive disorders, as well as help for victims of domestic and sexual abuse.

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SOCIE T Y

RADIO ARTS FOUNDATION

Bach is Back!

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IG THE RADIO OUT OF THE garage and wipe the dust off your car’s tuning knob—classical music is making a comeback on the St. Louis airwaves.

The much-anticipated Radio Arts Foundation – St. Louis (RAF-STL) is set to go live on Monday, April 8.

RAF-STL is a nonprofit organization hoping to be a ‘nucleus’ for the local arts scene. The station will showcase an entire array of radio programming for classical music fans, including interviews, behind-the-scenes features and live performances.

“Our mission is to share arts news and what’s happening in the community,” says the new station’s GM, Jim Connett, who served as program director for the beloved Classic 99 (KFUO), which went off the air in 2010 after a 62-year run. “Every artist has a story. It’s not just about their art, it’s about their story.” In addition to playing the classics, Connett says RAF-STL will utilize its web presence to make even the visual arts come to life in the radio realm. “With the Internet, the radio is now television.”

On-air personalities will include radio veterans Kathy Brown, Jim doyle and Tom Sudholt And as for Connett and his familiar voice? “I’m sure they’re going to drag me into the studio at some point and make me do what I used to do, but I’m really going to try to coordinate with the community first as much as possible.”

Retired business executive and philanthropic leader William Rusnack is the RAF-STL board of directors president. “The members of the board have built this station from the ground up,” Rusnack says. “Everything about this station, from its nonprofit status to its state-of-the-art studios, to its dedication to serving the arts organizations in the region, is revolutionary. The St. Louis community will truly be enriched because of their innovative vision for this station.”

Founding members, which include Noémi Neidorff, Donna Wilkinson, Mabel Purkerson, Babette Meiners, Thriess Britton, Deanne Lane and Lisa Nouss, as well as the Radio Arts Advocacy Council, played an important part in making that vision a reality—a vision that was no walk in the park, according to Connett.

“Try leaping off a cliff at midnight, hearing waves but not knowing how far away they are or

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how deep they are. It’s exhilarating until the last three inches. We’re getting down to that, and there’s a lot of pressure.”

RAF-STL will reach analog radio listeners within 20 miles of Brentwood on 107.3 FM, while HD station KIHT 96.3 HD2 will stretch 50 miles outward from Shrewsbury. Additionally, content will stream live online at rafstl.org.

All of these details can’t answer the milliondollar question: What will be the first piece of music played on the station? “I have received a lot of opinions on that, from just about everybody,” laughs Connett. “I know exactly what it is, but I can’t tell you—or else I’d have to come over and do a Jimmy Bond on you.”

Noémi Neidorff, William Rusnack and Donna Wilkinson

Jim Connett

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LIV ING STERLING BANK

Built to Last

BY BRITTANY NAY

FROM EVERY SPECIALLY SELECTED BRICK, cupola and stone fountain to each knowledgeable employee, Sterling Bank is “built to last,” says chairman and CEO Ken Poteet. And the company is building onto that rich culture with a new Chesterfield location, set to be open by the end of April and run by Poteet’s son, Mclane Poteet.

The private bank, which also has locations in Clayton, Van Buren, Mo. and Poplar Bluff, Mo.— where it was chartered in 2004—will carry on its tried-and-true customer-service model, as well as its signature architectural plan, featuring custom bricks, a cupola and a plaza with a fountain, at the new Chesterfield branch. Ken Poteet says this business model marries the best of the old and new.

“Our banks have a retro look, but we have progressive technology.”

When clients walk into Sterling, there always is a knowledgeable staff member ready to help.

Among the bank’s 43 employees is an experienced staff, as well as knowledgeable young professionals.

“Whether you are 60 or 25, you will have someone that can relate to you,” Ken Poteet says. While many businesses may offer similar products, service from committed employees who value client relationships is what makes the difference, he continues.

“People yearn for service. It’s a lost art.”

That gold standard of service has led to rapid growth, from reaching $100 million in assets in 2007 to $430 million today, making Sterling one of the top five banks out of 320 in Missouri and one of the top 100 banks in the nation, according to Poteet. “We have more profit share per employee than virtually any other bank in the nation.” Mclane Poteet adds that the Sterling staff sets it apart from other like institutions. “We hire people who truly are the best at what they do, and that is at every employee level—not just at the top.”

Each level of the bank’s staff works to build onto the business every day, not just during the 9-to-5 work week, the elder Poteet says. To that end, Sterling holds various after-hours networking and entertainment events, including the Business

Ken and Mclane Poteet

After-Hours Event series, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every third Thursday April through October. The events feature networking amid live music from local blues, jazz and contemporary talent in the Clayton branch’s plaza. And the series also will be held in the new Chesterfield bank’s plaza. St. Louis soul singers will open each series this year, with a performance from Brian Owens April 18 in Clayton and a show featuring Kim Massie May 16 in Chesterfield.

The events allow Sterling’s staff to interact with current and potential clients in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. “These are places where you can really develop relationships,” Mclane Poteet notes.

His father adds, “We build one good relationship at a time.” And the Poteets believe that is how businesses are built to last.

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A Night for Newborns April 21, 2013 Hilton St. Louis Frontenac

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NURSES FOR NEWBORNS

A Part of the Solution

BY LISA WATSON

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S THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NURSES for Newborns, Melinda Ohlemiller sees the struggles families face first-hand. “The families that we serve are in need in ways many of us could not imagine,” she says, recalling a recent home visit where a 4-year-old sibling sat on her lap and asked if she had a pencil. “She was so grateful; she had nothing to write with. We take a pencil for granted, and we take diapers for granted.” But despite the lack of basic necessities, “we also see incredible resiliency,” Ohlemiller notes. “Some of these families are beaten down, but they stand up, pick themselves up and move on. We want to be part of the solution. That’s our mission, to support them.”

Ohlemiller says one of the main goals when working with families is prevention. Nurses make home visits to families, ideally starting before the baby is even born. Weekly visits continue for at least four to six weeks after birth, and can remain as frequent as the family needs, depending on their individual circumstances.

“For example, one of the things our nurses work

with families on is, how do you soothe a crying infant? No one is born with that knowledge; it’s an acquired skill. Particularly babies born early tend to be irritable, and the family can face a lot of stress.” Add to that compounding factors such as having lost health insurance, and dealing with enormous bills from days or weeks spent in the NICU—financial troubles that can lead to families who are also struggling to pay their rent or mortgage. “They are in danger of making choices they would later regret. That’s why we’re here to get ahead of it. Our goal is babies who are alive and well, and parents who are functioning well in their role in those early days, because that prevents a world of hurt.”

On each visit, a nurse provides a head-to-toe assessment of the baby, and also provides safety education for the other family members. Nurses make sure that the family is developing a relationship with a doctor, check that breastfeeding is going well or that families understand how to properly make formula, and also focus on the caregivers’ needs. Seeing the family in their home

Nurses for Newborns board president Eileen Hamburg, Carrollton Bank president and CEO Tom and Suzanne Hough

environment often helps nurses remedy situations that in-office doctor visits could never foresee, Ohlemiller notes. “We’ve gone into homes and found babies sleeping on the coffee table or on a floor, or in a chair in the dining room—not because the families don’t love their babies, but either because they don’t have knowledge about safe sleeping or they don’t have the resources.” She adds that one of the most in-demand items on the nonprofit’s wish list is Pack ‘n Plays portable cribs.

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By Julia Christensen

Joanne Kohn Lifetime Achievement Whether it is dance or opera, theater or architecture, you’d be hard-pressed to find an arts organization Joanne Kohn has not been involved with. “We need publicity,” says Kohn of keeping local arts alive. “We need to get the word out.” Kohn has worked with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Dance St. Louis and the Missouri Arts Council, just to name a few. Despite her amazing past accomplishments, Kohn continues to work to improve the St. Louis area and is eager to spread the word. Kohn currently is board chair of the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park. The organization’s annual lecture is free and open to the public, and will take place on April 7 at 3 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum.

Lydia Ruffin Successful Working Artist Lydia Ruffin is, at her core, a singer. “My voice is what has propelled my career,” says Ruffin, who was the founding artistic director of the Art & Soul Café. Working under the tagline, ‘Where spirit and creativity meet,’ Ruffin says the Art & Soul Café functions using the café model, as opposed to being a restaurant-type location, and allows participants to “go deeper into our spiritual selves through the arts.” These days, the organization is a mobile experiment that allows for “inter-spiritual dialogue” to explore various “spiritual paths through the arts.” Outside of the Art & Soul Café, Ruffin says she is toying with the idea of a community choir, something that she has led before. Ruffin currently is performing with the band, Mayor Taylor, and they are preparing to record a live CD. “I also want to continue doing my own song-writing, in addition to everything else.”

Agnes Wilcox Outstanding Arts Professional “Theater has changed my life for the better,” says Agnes Wilcox. “I figured if it worked for me, it could work for someone else.” Wilcox, founder of Prison Performance Arts, speaks specifically of inmates, and explains the benefits they can receive from a theater program. “It teaches critical thinking,” she says. “You’ve got to figure out why a character is doing what he or she is doing and what effect that has on other characters.” Wilcox notes the program also increases literacy among inmates, saying “it gives them a reason for wanting to read or write.” The program currently works with three adult and two juvenile institutions. “I thought that prison inmates were probably the most underserved audiences,” says Wilcox. “As one of the men said, They’re the last group people are allowed to hate.”

Andrea Purnell Emerging Artist Andrea Purnell, communication and artistic director at UMSL’s Missouri Institute of Mental Health, is driven to spread social messages through theater. “It takes people using their power of the arts to educate those who would not normally be able to be reached by the message,” says Purnell, who recently wrote and produced the play Depression , Whose Disease Is It Anyway, which offered a u d i e n ce m e m b e rs p os t performance mental health assistance. “In the wake of a lot of tragic events, people are starting to take a closer look at behavioral disorders,” Purnell explains, saying this search for more information can quickly become nothing short of a manhunt. “I’m glad that it’s getting this flashlight look, but I also want the community to realize they’re people, too.”

Looking toward the future, Purnell, who is studying to become an interpreter, says she feels passionately about incorporating the healing power of the arts in serving the deaf community.

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charities&nonprofits Ladue News Special Section Continued from page 23 Lynn Rubright Outstanding Arts Educator Lynn Rubright always has a story to tell. Rubright was the co-founder of what’s now the Metro Theater Company and the founder of the St. Louis Storytelling Festival, both of which are approaching their 40th years. “Storytelling is very comprehensive,” she says.

“It’s movement, it’s dance, it’s music… It’s not just Once upon a time…” Currently, Rubright is working as an artist in residence at Old Bonhomme Elementary School, where 90 second-grade children will be performing her opera, Little Red the Folktale Hen. “Learning and literacy happen when children are immersed in the arts integrated with their curriculum—get artists into the classroom as partners.”

This year, the St. Louis Storytelling Festival begins May 1, and Rubright’s seven-day UMSL course on storytelling will start June 20. The class is “for anyone who wants to learn more about storytelling” and features drama, music and other storytelling beyond the narrative.

Carol Voss Major Contributor to the Arts Co n s ta n t ly wo rk i n g to improve St. Louis and the local arts scene, it is no surprise that Carol Voss is being honored for her continued support.

“Understand that having a lot of arts opportunities creates a better quality of life and makes St. Louis a better place to live, work and raise a family,” Voss says. Everything from the Matthews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club Sheer Elegance Fashion Show to the Fontbonne University board of trustees, the Arts and Education Council to The Shakespeare Festival St. Louis has included Voss in one beneficial form or another. “There is such a variety of arts opportunities in the area that people should find something they enjoy and support,” she says, adding “and bring their friends along!”

Her favorite local arts events include Arts and Education Council’s St. Louis Arts Awards Dinner and the Dance St. Louis Ballet Ball. Voss’ continued support reaches further than local arts, as she is involved with education, wellness and social justice, among other things. In 2013, she will co-chair The Sheldon and the Grand Center galas.

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uchitelle juanita hinshaw donna wilkinson peg grigg joann taylor kindle susan sherman anne ruwitch kim eberlein noemi neidorff alison ferring carol staenberg mary strauss nancy kranzberg helen kornblum virginia weldon donna moog sara burke kathleen sitzer renee franklin roseann weiss sue greenberg cynthia prost francesca herndon-consagra jill mcguire stephanie riven carol north niecy nash jenna fischer deborah borda emily piro con christeson barbara harbach susan slaughter edna patterson-petty carrie houk kathleen finneran jackie masei linda kennedy kim massie joan lipkin lois ingrum yvette woodslee nolting jessica hentoff lois d. conley jane ellen ibur helen gannon sally bliss judith aronson jeanne trevor patricia degener mae wheeler gina alvarez dail chambers celia shacklett nicole lemkemeier ashley tate abigail birhanu sarah giannobile lindsey scott jill downen jenna bauer susan uchitelle juanita hinshaw donna wilkinson peg grigg joann taylor kindle susan sherman anne ruwitch kim 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virginia weldon donna moog sara burke kathleen sitzer renee franklin roseann weiss sue greenberg cynthia prost francesca herndon-consagra jill mcguire stephanie riven carol north niecy nash jenna fischer deborah borda emily piro con christeson barbara harbach susan slaughter edna patterson-petty carrie houk kathleen finneran jackie masei linda kennedy kim massie joan lipkin lois ingrum yvette woodslee nolting jessica hentoff lois d. conley jane ellen ibur helen gannon sally bliss judith aronson jeanne trevor patricia degener mae wheeler gina alvarez dail chambers celia shacklett nicole lemkemeier ashley tate abigail birhanu sarah giannobile lindsey scott jill downen jenna bauer susan uchitelle juanita hinshaw donna wilkinson peg grigg joann taylor kindle susan sherman anne ruwitch kim eberlein noemi neidorff alison ferring carol staenberg mary strauss nancy kranzberg helen kornblum virginia weldon donna moog sara burke kathleen sitzer renee franklin roseann weiss sue greenberg cynthia prost francesca herndon-consagra jill mcguire stephanie riven carol north niecy nash jenna fischer deborah borda emily piro con christeson barbara harbach susan slaughter edna patterson-petty carrie houk kathleen finneran jackie masei linda kennedy kim massie joan lipkin lois ingrum yvette woodslee nolting jessica hentoff lois d. conley jane ellen ibur helen gannon sally bliss judith aronson jeanne trevor patricia degener mae wheeler gina alvarez dail chambers celia shacklett nicole lemkemeier ashley tate abigail birhanu sarah giannobile lindsey scott jill downen jenna bauer susan uchitelle juanita hinshaw donna wilkinson peg grigg joann taylor kindle susan sherman anne ruwitch kim eberlein noemi neidorff alison ferring carol staenberg mary strauss nancy kranzberg helen kornblum virginia weldon donna moog sara burke kathleen sitzer renee franklin roseann weiss sue greenberg cynthia prost francesca herndon-consagra jill mcguire stephanie riven carol north niecy nash jenna fischer deborah borda emily piro con christeson barbara harbach susan slaughter edna patterson-petty carrie houk kathleen finneran jackie masei linda kennedy kim massie joan lipkin lois ingrum yvette woodslee nolting jessica hentoff lois d. conley jane ellen ibur helen gannon sally bliss judith aronson jeanne trevor patricia degener mae wheeler gina alvarez dail chambers celia shacklett nicole lemkemeier ashley tate abigail birhanu sarah giannobile lindsey scott jill downen jenna bauer susan uchitelle juanita hinshaw donna wilkinson peg grigg joann taylor kindle susan sherman anne ruwitch kim eberlein noemi neidorff alison ferring carol staenberg mary strauss nancy kranzberg helen kornblum virginia weldon donna moog sara burke kathleen sitzer renee franklin roseann weiss sue greenberg cynthia prost francesca herndon-consagra jill mcguire stephanie riven carol north niecy nash jenna fischer deborah borda emily piro con christeson barbara harbach susan slaughter edna patterson-petty carrie houk kathleen finneran jackie masei linda kennedy kim massie joan lipkin lois ingrum yvette woodslee nolting jessica hentoff lois d. conley jane ellen ibur helen gannon sally bliss judith aronson jeanne trevor patricia degener mae wheeler gina alvarez chambers celiaor shacklett nicole lemkemeier ashley tate abigail for dail information tickets call 314.289.1532 birhanu sarah giannobile lindsey scott jill downen jenna bauer susan uchitelle juanita hinshaw donna wilkinson peg grigg joann taylor kindle susan sherman anne ruwitch kim eberlein noemi neidorff alison ferring carol staenberg mary strauss nancy kranzberg grandcenter.org/viztix helen kornblum virginia weldon donna moog sara burke kathleen sitzer renee franklin roseann weiss sue greenberg cynthia prost francesca herndon-consagra jill mcguire stephanie riven carol north niecy nash jenna fischer deborah borda emily piro con christeson barbara harbach susan slaughter edna patterson-petty carrie houk kathleen finneran jackie masei linda kennedy kim massie joan lipkin lois ingrum yvette woodslee nolting jessica hentoff lois d. conley jane ellen ibur helen gannon sally bliss judith aronson jeanne trevor patricia degener mae wheeler gina alvarez dail chambers celia shacklett nicole lemkemeier ashley tate abigail birhanu sarah giannobile lindsey scott jill downen jenna bauer susan uchitelle juanita hinshaw donna wilkinson peg grigg joann taylor kindle susan sherman anne ruwitch kim eberlein noemi neidorff alison ferring carol staenberg mary strauss nancy kranzberg helen kornblum virginia weldon donna moog sara burke kathleen sitzer renee franklin roseann weiss sue greenberg cynthia prost francesca herndonconsagra jill mcguire stephanie riven carol north niecy nash jenna fischer deborah borda emily piro con christeson barbara harbach susan slaughter edna patterson-petty carrie houk kathleen finneran jackie masei linda kennedy kim massie joan lipkin lois ingrum wilcox kohn lynnsally rubright voss celia shacklett nicole lemkemeieragnes yvette joanne woodslee nolting jessica hentoff lois d.andrea conley janepurnell ellen ibur helen gannon bliss judith aronson jeanne trevorlydia patriciaruffin degener mae wheeler gina alvarezcarol dail chambers ashley tate abigail birhanu sarah giannobile lindsey scott jill downen jenna bauer susan uchitelle juanita hinshaw donna wilkinson peg grigg joann taylor kindle susan sherman anne ruwitch kim eberlein noemi neidorff alison ferring carol staenberg mary strauss nancy kranzberg helen kornblum virginia weldon outstanding arts professional lifetime achievement emerging artist outstanding arts educator successful working artist major contributor to the arts donna moog sara burke kathleen sitzer renee franklin roseann weiss sue greenberg cynthia prost francesca herndon-consagra jill mcguire stephanie riven carol north niecy nash jenna fischer deborah borda emily piro con christeson barbara harbach susan slaughter edna patterson-petty carrie houk kathleen finneran jackie masei linda kennedy kim massie joan lipkin lois ingrum yvette woodslee nolting jessica hentoff lois d. conley jane ellen ibur helen gannon sally bliss judith aronson jeanne trevor patricia degener mae wheeler gina alvarez dail chambers celia shacklett nicole lemkemeier ashley tate abigail birhanu sarah giannobile lindsey scott jill downen jenna bauer susan uchitelle juanita hinshaw donna wilkinson peg grigg joann taylor kindle susan sherman anne ruwitch kim eberlein noemi neidorff alison ferring carol staenberg mary strauss nancy kranzberg helen kornblum virginia weldon donna moog sara burke kathleen sitzer renee franklin roseann weiss sue greenberg cynthia prost francesca herndon-consagra jill mcguire stephanie media social media niecy nash jenna fischer riven carol north deborah borda emily piro con christeson barbara harbach susan slaughter edna patterson-petty carrie houk kathleen finneran jackie masei linda kennedy kim massie joan lipkin lois ingrum yvette woodslee nolting jessica sponsors partner hentoff lois d. conley jane ellen ibur helen gannon sally bliss judith aronson jeanne trevor patricia degener mae wheeler gina alvarez dail chambers celia shacklett nicole lemkemeier ashley tate abigail birhanu sarah giannobile lindsey scott jill downen jenna bauer susan uchitelle juanita hinshaw donna wilkinson peg grigg joann taylor kindle susan sherman anne ruwitch kim eberlein noemi neidorff alison ferring carol staenberg mary strauss nancy kranzberg helen kornblum virginia weldon donna moog sara burke kathleen sitzer renee franklin roseann weiss sue greenberg cynthia prost francesca herndon-consagra jill mcguire stephanie riven carol north niecy nash jenna fischer deborah borda emily piro con christeson barbara harbach susan slaughter edna patterson-petty carrie houk kathleen finneran jackie masei linda kennedy kim massie joan lipkin lois ingrum yvette woodslee nolting jessica hentoff lois d. conley jane ellen ibur helen gannon sally bliss judith aronson jeanne 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April Charity Calendar

BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

Friday 5 26th annual EXTEND A CARING HAND dinner and auction at The Ritz-Carlton to benefit Every Child’s Hope, 427-3755 or ech1858.org.

SHIRLEE’S SECRET SERVICE 007 MISSION at Cardwell’s in Clayton to benefit Shirlee Green Preschool at Congregation Shaare Emeth, hillary.hinz@yahoo.com or 569-0048.

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Fourth annual CANCER SUCKS PUB CRAWL at 13th Street and Washington Avenue to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Gateway Chapter, cancersuckspubcrawl.com.

BOOMERS AND BEYOND EXPO at Queeny Park to benefit Meals on Wheels, 636-207-0847 or agingmissouri.org.

CASINO NIGHT at Lumen to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, 335-8014.

DADA BALL AND BASH at the Contemporary Art Museum to benefit the Contemporary Art Museum, 535-0770 ext. 204 or camstl.com/dada.

RAZZLE DAZZLE BALL at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet to benefit Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, 292-5770.

SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER dinner and auction at The Chase Park Plaza to benefit scholarships for at-risk youth, southside-ecc.org/events/annualgala.

SPRING SPECTACULAR at The Zodiac at Neiman Marcus to benefit the Miriam School’s scholarship fund, 962-6059.

Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 GO! ST. LOUIS 5K RUN/WALK with the opportunity to benefit HavenHouse, 434-5858 or lindsey@havenhousestl.org to join Team HavenHouse.

Sunday 7 The 25th annual A TASTEFUL AFFAIR fundraiser and auction at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis to benefit Food Outreach, 652-3663 ext. 122 or foodoutreach.org.

Thursday 11 Second annual HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE at EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery to benefit Memory Care Home Solutions, 645-6247 or memorycarehs.org.

MEET US AT THE MAGIC HOUSE GALA at The Magic House to benefit the Kirkwood School District Foundation, kirkwoodschools.org.

Saturday 13 FACTS FROM THE STACKS TRIVIA NIGHT at Central Library’s Great Hall to benefit the St. Louis Public Library Foundation, 539-0359 or slplfoundation.org/about/events.

ROCKIN’ AND ROLLIN’ FORWARD GALA at The Atrium at Edward Jones to benefit Caring Solutions, 229-5233.

The fifth annual EXHIBIT A – ART BY ARCHITECTS at Cannon Design to benefit St. Patrick Center’s veterans assistance programs, 425-8712 or rsvp@cannondesign.com.

The ninth annual EVENING OF HOPE at the Sheldon Concert Hall to benefit Hope Happens and the Hope Center for Neurological Disorders at Washington University School of Medicine, 725-3888 or hopehappens.org.

Friday 19 BREAKFAST WITH THE INN CROWD morning gala and auction at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel to benefit Room at the Inn emergency shelter for women and families, 209-9181 or roomstl.org/breakfast-with-the-inn-crowd.

Saturday 20 Second annual ST. LOUIS DERBY PARTY at The Cheshire to benefit Mid America Horse Rescue, stlouisderbyparty. eventbrite.com.

Tuesday 23 MOVIE AND A COCKTAIL NIGHT at Galleria 6 Cinemas to benefit the Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis’ journalism and communications scholarships, 636-230-1973 or stlpressclub.org.

WILD ABOUT CONSERVATION ANNUAL AWARENESS & FUNDRAISING FORUM at the Saint Louis Zoo’s Living World to benefit Friends of the Children’s Eternal Rainforest, 941-1257 or friendsoftherainforest.org.

Thursday 25 LUMINOSITY cocktail party at The Cheshire to benefit Aim High St. Louis, 432-9500 or aimhighstl.org.

Friday 26 Fourth annual GREEN BALL at the Moonrise Hotel to benefit EarthWays Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden, 577-0220 or mobot.org/greenball.

Saturday 27 LIGHTS, CAMERA, AUCTION GALA at Ameristar Resort Casino Spa to benefit Kids In The Middle, 909-9922 or kidsinthemiddle.org.

LIVING OUT LOUD GALA AND AUCTION at the Edward Jones Corporate Headquarters atrium to benefit St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness, 618-920-8116 or sloca.org/auction.

THAT 80S PROM at Plush to benefit the Young Friends of the SLU Liver Center, 576-3078 or yfslulc@ friendsoftheslulc.org.

Sunday 28 Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 STYLES OF YESTERDAY & TODAY AMERICAN GIRL FASHION SHOW at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Clayton’s Crystal Ballroom to benefit Carney’s Kids Foundation, carneyskids.org.

Monday 22 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS BEER & WINE TASTING EVENT at Bar Napoli to benefit the St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association, 966-3088 or ldastl.org.

Second annual KILOMETERS FOR CHRIS 5K AND 1-MILE FUN RUN at Lindenwood University to benefit Chris Lister, an alum who was hit by a vehicle and seriously injured during a race, 636-255-2213 or lindenwood.edu/kilometersforchris.

Tuesday 30 Seventh annual OLD BAGS PARTY at Hilton St. Louis Frontenac to benefit the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, 1-800-FOSTER-3 or foster-adopt.org.

Coming in MAY Thursday 2 58th annual WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS LUNCHEON at The Ritz-Carlton to benefit Women of Achievement, 421-2005.

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Board News

Care and Counseling ~ Celebrating 45 years ~

May 1, 2013

By Katherine Comfort-Mason

The Palladium 6:00 - 9:30 pm

Honoring

For more information call 314-878-4340 or email info@careandcounseling.org

Michael and Noemi Neidorff and Centene Corporation

LAURI TANNER, president and CEO of Ranken Jordan pediatric hospital, has been named to the American Hospital Association’s Region Six Policy Board.

with the Heart of Care and Counseling Award

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Decide now to make your baby’s first gift the gift of life to another.

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oin the thousands of families who have donated their baby’s cord sm blood to the First Gift Donation Program. Be assured that donation is safe, painless, easy and FREE. Cord blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta after your baby is born. It is rich in stem cells similar to those found in bone marrow. However, this life-saving resource will be thrown away unless you donate it.

Decide to donate. You can help save the lives of people with any one of more than 70 lifethreatening diseases. Thousands of people are alive today because caring mothers like you have donated their baby’s cord blood.

Find out how easy it is to save a life.

Call 314-268-2787 or 888-453-2673.

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DR. COLIN DERDEYN, professor of radiology, neurological surgery and neurology at Washington University School of Medicine, has been appointed vice-chair and chair-elect of the Stroke Council of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

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Lauri Tanner

Pam Duffy

TINA BABEL, an attorney and principal at Carmody MacDonald P.C., has been elected to the board of directors at Crider Health Center.

Deena Fischer

Shawn Vinson

Lauren Lauer

PAM DUFFY, president of Rhodey Construction, and DEENA FISCHER, a network VP at SSM Health Care-St. Louis, have joined the board of directors of Saint Louis Crisis Nursery. LAUREN LAUER, an associate at Aon Hewitt, and SHAWN VINSON, president of Vinson Mortgage Group, have joined the organization’s Young Professionals Board.

Fontbonne’s board of trustees has appointed GARY KROSCH, senior VP, U.S. Trust-Bank of America, as its new board chair. Also named to the board is community volunteer CAROL VOSS. The Friends of the St. Louis University Liver Center has announced new leadership of its executive board of directors: LOU ANN BIERMANN, president; TOM FISHER, VP; GLENN WARNEBOLD, treasurer; and KATHLEEN MORRIS, secretary.

PAUL AZZARA, DR. MARC BERNSTEIN, LESLIE HODGES, TODD KESKE and ROBERT THOMAS also have joined the board.

KAMERON MURPHY, an attorney at Carmody MacDonald P.C., has been named to the board of directors of HavenHouse St. Louis.

Provident Counseling has announced the addition of SCOTT BUSH, J.P. Morgan; DENISE BENTELE, Common Ground Public Relations; and MARY DANFORTH-STILLMAN, Washington University to its board of directors.

The St. Louis Civic Pride Foundation has installed 19 new directors to its board: TERRY CROW, BETH DAVIS, FLINT FOWLER, VICTOR FRANKEL, RHONDA HAMM-NIEBRUEGGE, STEVE HOLLEY, ELLEN HARSHMAN, CINDY HYKEN, RACHEL KELLER-BROWN, RUTH KIM, NANCY LEIBERMAN, CHRIS MOLONEY, ASIM RAZA, JOE REAGAN, JENNIFER SHAPPLEY, BOB SOUTIER, Ambassador G.H. WALKER, JOHNNY WANG and TODD WEAVER. CASSANDRA KAUFMAN has been appointed deputy director of the St. Louis Mental Health Board. She was most recently VP of community investment for the United Way of Greater St. Louis.

LAURA BENTELE, an attorney at Armstrong Teasdale LLP, has joined the junior board of Team Activities for Special Kids (TASK).

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6 Millstone Campus Drive, 743-3662, stljewishlight.com

Celebrating 45 years of serving the St. Louis community, Care & Counseling will be ‘Off to the Races’ for its benefit dinner and auction, on May 1, at 6 p.m. at Palladium Saint Louis. Funds raised will help families unable to afford professional counseling services.

The Jewish Light will host its first annual party-planning showcase, PartyPalooza!, on April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. More than 50 companies will provide information about their products and services, including venues, DJs, caterers, photographers, party planners, specialty foods and more. Free. Contact Beth Feldman at 743-3662.

YouthBridge Community Foundation 12685 Olive Blvd., 985-6778, youthbridge.org

Grand Center 3526 Washington Ave., 289-1500, grandcenter.org At its 10th annual Visionary Awards, held at 6 p.m. on May 18 at The Sheldon, Grand Center will celebrate six women for their significant contributions to the arts in St. Louis.

The honorees are: (back row) Joanne Kohn, Lifetime Achievement; Lydia Ruffin, Successful Working Artist; Lynn Rubright, Outstanding Arts Educator; Andrea Purnell, Emerging Artist; (front row) Carol Voss, Major Contributor to the Arts; Agnes Wilcox, Outstanding Arts Professional.

Winners of the 2013 YouthBridge Social Enterprise and Innovation Competition (SEIC) will be announced and awards presented at 6 p.m. on April 10 in Washington University’s May Auditorium.

The YouthBridge SEIC awards up to $150,000 each year to nonprofits presenting viable ideas and business plans for a social enterprise. Pictured: 2012 SEIC winners, Sweet Sensations.

St. Louis Cord Blood Bank 3662 Park Ave., 268-2700 ext. 6142, slcbb.org The 17th annual First Gift Golf Tournament will take place on June 10 at Meadowbrook Country Club. The tournament benefits the St. Louis Cord Blood Bank at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.

For more information or to register, call 678-6639 or visit glennon.org. Pictured: Ellen Port, 2012 honorary co-chair.

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LIV ING earrings, $20, Paperdolls Boutique

April

bangles, $24/each, Paperdolls Boutique

Denim Days

BY KATIE YEADON

VERSATILE, COMFORTABLE AND FLATTERING, DENIM IS NOT JUST FOR cowboys or weekend wear anymore. Denim has undoubtedly become a staple in everyone’s closet. And for spring, denim (and its sister, chambray) is more popular than ever, showing up in every shape and style. Pair your denim with white accessories for a fresh way to wear this much-loved fabric this season. sleeveless shirt, $110, J.Crew Bella Dahl shirt, $145, Vie

Paige jeans, $189, Laurie Solet Twenty8Twelve jeans, $205, Esther

Wanted, $48, Paperdolls Boutique

dress, $72, Paperdolls Boutique

Mavi jacket, $98, Giddy Up Jane

BB Dakota shorts, $80, Cha Boutique

wedge, $278, Kate Spade

necklace, $98, Laurie Solet

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FASHION & BEAUTY

Line I Love

Must-Have DISCO BAGS

MISS WU

SMALL BAGS ARE HAVING A BIG MOMENT. CROSS-BODY petite purses are the hottest accessory for a night on the town. Gucci appropriately calls theirs a ‘disco bag,’ and when all you need is your phone, a lipstick and free hands for dancing, these are some of the best to rock.

PRIMARILY KNOWN FOR keeping Michelle Obama looking supremely chic (not to mention Blake Lively, Michelle Williams and Emily Blunt), Jason Wu has been one of fashion’s young darlings for the last five years. And for those who thought you could only snag one of his T-shirts for the price of your last paycheck, I’ve got good news! The designer has introduced Miss Wu, his contemporary, more affordable line, available exclusively at Nordstrom.

As Wu told Women’s Wear Daily, “I always see Jason Wu [the collection] as my aesthetic, my design sensibility. Miss Wu is my personality. It was really fun to explore that facet of who I am—slightly more downtown, and with a more relaxed attitude.”

Rebecca Minkoff, $225, Saks Fifth Avenue

Balenciaga, $1,295, Neiman Marcus

Gold Coast Christy, $398, Kate Spade

Starting at $195, available at Nordstrom

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Gucci, $895, Neiman Marcus House of Harlow, $218, Esther

IMAGES OF MISS WU LINE (RIGHT) COURTESY OF NORDSTROM, INC

quilted, $18, Melanie’s

Everybody’s Wearing...

NEW CLASSIC WHAT WOMAN (ESPECIALLY IN ST. LOUIS) DOESN’T LOVE HER Jack Rogers sandals? Jackie O. made the Navajo sandal a fashion classic, wearing them in Capri and Palm Beach in the ‘60s, and they have been a must-have for summer ever since. And while the Navajo always will be the style the company is known for, I love the new Lauren design.

Incorporating the most classic Jack Rogers design e l e m e n ts — wh i p stitch and rondelles, these sandals are effortless and oh-so-comfortable.

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WhoWhatWear: NEW TO LADUE: IVY HILL I’M SO EXCITED THAT ONE OF MY FAVORITE BOUTIQUES, IVY Hill, has moved just steps away from the Ladue News offices into the new and improved Colonial Marketplace. With it’s signature whimsical and relaxed decor, Ivy Hill Ladue is a fresh take on the original Central West End store. And keeping with owner and buyer, Hillary Dutcher’s keen eye, the Ladue location has added a handful of new lines such as Amour vert (beautiful summer dresses and tops), Gypsy 05 (bohemian, elegant maxis), Teru Amo jewelry and My Saint My Hero bracelets. Don’t let the construction intimidate you — be sure to stop by to peruse all the spring lines and see the new Ivy Hill Ladue.

C.Z. Guest: American Style Icon LAUDED FOR HER BEAUTY AND PERSONAL style, socialite C.Z. Guest transcended eras to become an enduring figure of good taste. A grande dame of high society who exerted influence over America’s cultural landscape for 50 years, Guest possessed a surprisingly modern spirit, no matter the decade. Exploring her unique style in the spheres of society, interiors and in the garden, the new coffee table book, C.Z. Guest: American Style Icon, is full of stunning images—including photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Irving Penn,

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Slim Aarons, and Ron Galella—from her days as a young bride, to her family life on her Long Island estate, to her accomplishments as a gardener and author of a popular gardening column in the New York Post, to her prominence in society. With thoughtful and intimate contributions by some of C.Z.’s closest friends and contemporaries—such as Oscar de la Renta, Diane von Furstenburg and Joan Rivers—and showing some never-beforeseen photos, this book is a must for devotees of fashion and style.

FASHION & BEAUTY

BY LISA WATSON

Q&A Skin Deep with Ellie Hock of Urban Nectar

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T THE AGE OF 26, ELLIE HOCK HAS DONE A LOT of things—she’s earned a master’s in speech therapy, she’s done the show-dog circuit, and she’s started her own business: Urban Nectar was the result of a journey Hock took after the death of her mother in the fall of 2011 from brain cancer. We talked to her about how it all got started.

Explain how Urban Nectar began. When my mom was in hospice, we went to the nail salon all the time—that’s how we would get out of the house. Then after she passed away, I started bee-keeping. In April 2012, I got my first set of bees, and I knew that if I made a profit from honey sales, I’d use it to help others.

I wanted to somehow bridge the bee-keeping with nail polish, because it was something that my mom and I did. So I got in touch with a cosmetic company and asked if they would manufacture my product. I design the colors and create the names, and they take care of the manufacturing. Many of the colors are named after the plants that bees pollinate.

And the nail polish is environmentally friendly? Yes, in cosmetics there are some chemicals that are legally allowed (such as formaldehyde, toluene, dibutylphthalate and camphor), but this company doesn’t use them. If you can have an option that doesn’t use chemicals, it’s safer.

Also, 25 cents of every bottle sold goes to Cancer Support Community. As the business grows, I hope to donate a larger portion of the sales. I also volunteer there, and I send them the donations every month. When my mom got sick, she went there, and their mission is all about quality of life. They provide nutrition information, counseling and support. And it’s not just for the people who have cancer, it’s also for the people taking care of them. They’re fully funded by donations, and when I started Urban Nectar, I felt it was important to give back to something that spoke to that quality-oflife aspect of caring for people with cancer.

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2. What could be sweeter than the bee-inspired shades from St. Louis’ own URBAN NECTAR? What’s more, a portion of proceeds benefit Cancer Support Community. Shown: Lavender, Almond and Catmint Shadow. $9 each, stlurbannectar.org.

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MAKING SOUND INVESTMENTS

Prevent Investing Mistakes

By Katherine Comfort-Mason

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et’s face it. Nobody really knows which investments are going to be sure-fire winners. Even the savviest financial gurus tell horror stories about seemingly reasonable ventures that inexplicably went south.

But like dating, part of the appeal of investing is the thrill of the hunt. When you find the right partner, the rewards can be substantial. However, you’re also likely to get your heart broken a time or two along the way.

With love and money, you need to follow your head, as well as your heart. You need to think carefully about your wants and needs, and seek counsel from people who know more than you do. You also need to be willing to commit for the long-term and not turn tail at the first hint of difficulty. And if you insist on having an illconsidered fling just for fun, make certain that you won’t be totally devastated when it all comes crashing down.

Are we still talking about investing? Yes, of course we are. But instead of writing to Dear Abby for advice, LN sought credentialed experts who’ve weathered the market’s ups and downs and can offer informed guidance. We recently asked them about the most common investment mistakes and how to avoid them.

One of the most frequent mistakes investors make is failing to do their homework. You can’t be an expert on everything, so seek out advice from a trusted financial adviser who has a track record of success.

“People will spend more time worrying about purchasing a $500 TV than making a $10,000 investment,” says David Presson, director of investments for First Bank.

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to rumors or hot tips does not constitute a plan. With that approach, you might as well try your luck in Vegas.

Consulting with a financial adviser is crucial if you are not a sophisticated investor – and very few of us are. But don’t count entirely on the opinions of others, regardless of their credentials; do your own research so you can make informed decisions.

Even so, some types of investment vehicles – such as futures – are highly complex and difficult even for experts to explain.

It is generally not a good idea to invest in something you don’t understand.

Another frequent mistake is the failure to diversify. Experts recommend that you make sure your portfolio isn’t weighted too heavily in one specific area.

“The first step is to determine what your mix of stocks and bonds should be,” explains David Ott, founder of Acropolis Investment Management.

An old rule of thumb is that you should subtract your age from 100, and that’s the percentage of your portfolio that you should keep in stocks. Using that formula, a 40-year-old should keep 60 percent of his or her portfolio in stocks – while a 70-year-old should only invest 30 percent.

The reason? Stocks offer a potentially greater return than bonds, but they also can be volatile. An older person is smarter to invest more conservatively and hang on to what he or she has earned than to jeopardize those savings with the sort of high-risk/high-reward opportunity that someone younger has the flexibility (though not always the resources) to pursue.

“At some point, it becomes more about preserving and protecting your assets than chasing big returns,” says Lori Heise, who with her husband, Ken, founded Heise Advisory Group.

“As they approach retirement, people need to shift their mindset and dial back the amount of risk on investable assets,” adds Ken Heise. “During our accumulation years, we’re conditioned to want to grow, grow, grow, so it can be very hard to make this change.”

Some investors, particularly those who play the stock market, also get impatient. Invest for the long haul and don’t get spooked by day-to-day or week-to-week fluctuations. If your investment is fundamentally sound, stick with it.

Ott notes that the Dow has regained all the losses it suffered in the crash of 2008, offering proof that the venerable ‘buy and hold’ strategy, which more footloose investors once ridiculed as stodgy, has never gone out of style. As Ott puts it, “It’s like a classic blue blazer.”

Of course, it is tempting to try and guess how the day’s news is going to impact your investments and to act accordingly – but, says Presson, “No one can consistently time the market.” Anyway, he notes, the market begins to reflect current events before the headlines do. And the average investor’s portfolio won’t be harmed by, say, the Cypriot crisis – no matter how dire the situation may seem.

The bottom line is this: Well-run companies that offer a quality product or service will adapt to whatever the political climate may be, in Washington or elsewhere in the world. That said, all investing involves some level of risk. How much can you afford to lose without causing hardship for yourself or your family? If you’re tempted by something turbulent, are you financially and emotionally prepared if the worst-case scenario occurs? The Heises caution, “If you have enough, don’t risk not having enough.”

“Strike a balance that’s in line with how much risk you’re comfortable with,” says Presson. “Set long-term goals and take a long-term approach.”

Also, take into account the impact of taxes on your return rate.

An IRA, for example, is tax-deferred, but on average, most funds lose 1 to 2 percent annually. And that can certainly add up.

Notes Presson, “It’s not what you make – it’s what you keep.”

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How to Financially Flourish for Generations

Family First

By Brittany Nay

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o flourish financially into future generations, author Ellen Miley Perry says affluent families also have to thrive emotionally. A wealth adviser for 25 years and author of A Wealth of Possibilities: Navigating Family, Money and Legacy, Perry has worked with more than 150 high-net worth families throughout her career— often witnessing the same pattern. “I observed that families who flourish the most were focused on qualitative issues, not just quantitative ones,” she says. “They took time and interest in quality family relationships and raising the next generation. Far fewer families devote the same intensity, energy and commitment to human assets as they do to financial assets.”

Perry’s research through the years has shown that families who flourish financially into the future do five main things: • Connect as a family. They take connections very seriously. They take the time to have strong communication with one another, build trust, understand their own part in relationships and be emotionally vulnerable. This often is challenging for dynamic, fast-paced entrepreneurs who dedicate long hours to work and travel, often spending time with assistants and colleagues rather than their families.

• Focus on being great parents. The No. 1 secret to a thriving family is great parenting. It’s not about perfect parenting, but intentionality in parenting.

For successful people, many of the dynamics— complicated businesses and complex lifestyles— work against this goal by pulling parents away from time with their kids.

• Teach kids financial literacy. Starting as early as possible, make financial literacy as much of a priority as teaching good manners. Look for ways to instill financial lessons, from the grocery store to a large purchase, like a new family car. Allowances also are a great tool to teach kids budgeting and decision-making. But parents shouldn’t bail kids out when they run short—if there are no consequences, then kids don’t learn the lesson. And kids

should have summer jobs in high school because it’s how they learn to budget, work for someone and be responsible.

• Pitch a big tent. Families who thrive have a broad definition of who they are. They look for commonality with others and embrace diversity. Because when family members don’t feel included, they detach and find another family to attach to.

• Cultivate joy. Take attention off of assets and focus on moments with family, finding joy in the everyday—from storytelling to their kids’ dreams.

Perry also warns to watch for signs that your kids may be on a destructive path due to family wealth.

Issues can quickly arise, from kids being fixed on their parents’ financial success to continually getting themselves into economic distress. Ensure kids are connecting at home and in school, Perry says. “And pay attention to kids not being able to get out from under the shadow that you cast.

Sometimes kids of wealthy parents have problems finding their own spot,” she notes. “The parents’ job is to help shine the light on the kids’ dreams. Figure out your kids’ passions and invest time, energy and resources into that.”

Maurice Quiroga of PNC Bank says flourishing financially for generations has become top-ofmind for more and more St. Louis-area families.

“The 2008 crisis reminded families how wealth

stewardship is so vital to helping maintain wealth into future generations,” he says. “Everyone in the family should know how much wealth they have and if it can sustain future generations.” Quiroga advises educating younger generations about wealth through open discussions about family legacy, philanthropy and financial goals, as well as family trust setups. “Educate family members on the basics of the family estate plan, investments and family business, so they understand what is built, what is being built and what it can withstand,” Quiroga notes. And as many people begin to live longer, the management and transfer of wealth has become more important than ever, he adds. “It can be decades before kids receive inheritances.”

John Jennings of The St. Louis Trust Company says understanding the math of your family’s finances is the key to wealth longevity. He says each generation will be dividing the wealth among siblings, decreasing the standard of living in the absence of a proper long-term financial plan. “No matter how good the manager is, the math is working against them,” notes David Diener, also of The St. Louis Trust Company. This is why education becomes so important, Jennings explains. “Talk to the next generation sooner, rather than later.” And consult a trustworthy adviser, Diener adds, to help steward your wealth into the future.

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Don’t make that big-ticket purchase until you know how it will impact your long-term financial health. Will you need to use debt?

If so, consider what type of debt structure provides the most financial benefit for your situation. Thinking through questions such as these with a trusted advisor will lead you to a personal-best decision.

Manufacturers typically offer competitive financing packages, but some banks have become very aggressive in making vehicle loans. So check several lending options before you buy. And remember, your vehicle will depreciate and the interest on your vehicle loan won’t be tax-deductible. So it makes sense to keep the term of your loan as compressed as possible – five years at most.

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Many vacation-home loans come with bigger down payments, higher interest rates and tighter lending standards. Your credit score has a big impact on the cost of vacation-home loans, so make sure to check for errors or discrepancies. Credit reporting agencies are required by law to provide you with your credit report once every 12 months. See where you stand at annualcreditreport.com.

You can typically secure a loan for a luxury vehicle or a vacation home with the title or the mortgage, respectively. However, clients often choose to pledge marketable securities in order to receive more favorable interest rates and loan terms. Another alternative is to borrow against the equity in your primary residence. Your private banker can help decide what’s best.

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With interest rates low, traditional financing options are fine for vacation-home purchases. Talk to your tax adviser about rules that apply when the home is also used as rental property. To deduct mortgage interest and property taxes, you must personally use the home for more than 14 days in a year, perhaps longer under certain circumstances.

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Continued from page 40 Dave Ott Partner Acropolis Investment Management, LLC 14755 N. Outer Forty Road, 636-449-4900, acrinv.com Generally, it’s better to borrow against an asset that’s likely to appreciate, such as a second home, than against an asset that will certainly depreciate, such as a vehicle. Either way, put enough money down so that your monthly payment fits within your budget. Rates are low, but shop around to make certain that you get the best deal.

Maurice Quiroga Executive VP & Managing Director PNC Wealth Management 120 S. Central Ave., 898-1338, pnc.com/wealthsolutions Today’s lending landscape has drastically changed. So make sure you have adequate equity before considering any major purchase. Requirements for second-home loans have become more stringent, so it’s imperative to understand what it takes to qualify. Stock-secured loans are the most cost-effective way to finance major purchases.

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Evan Sowers VP & Senior Banking Advisor PNC Wealth Management 120 S. Central Ave., 898-1217, pnc.com/wealthsolutions Having a great banking relationship is important, particularly when making major purchases. Although brokers and dealerships typically have relationships with lenders, it’s best to check with your private banker first to make certain that your best interests are represented. In this low-rate environment, longer-term debt is a great option to maximize cash flow.

Andrew Weissler VP, Commercial Lending The Business Bank of St. Louis 8000 Maryland Ave., 556-6644, bbstl.com Both the real estate and construction industries appear to be on the upswing.

On the real estate side, lower inventories mean supply and demand are coming into balance, which should eventually lead to price appreciation. Commercial construction seems to be lagging somewhat, at least locally, but there are some promising projects on the horizon that should boost the market further.

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am blessed with five grandchildren; and two of them are blessed—or cursed—with allergies. I’ve previously discussed food allergies; and this month, we talk about springtime environmental allergies. Once again, I called on my colleague, Mercy Clinic pediatric allergist Dr. Laura Esswein, to share her expertise.

While the yellow dust that gathers on cars and outside surfaces this time of year may look cool to your kids, you’ll have to burst their bubble.

This film of yellow, sticky stuff isn’t fairy dust – it’s the tell-tale sign that spring allergy season is underway.

When trees bloom, the resulting pollen (i.e., yellow dust) may cause irritating allergy symptoms such as a clear runny nose and itchy, watery eyes. Allergies don’t cause fever and the symptoms are persistent, usually lasting longer than a week. Parents also should take note of the appearance of any nasal discharge, which is usually watery and clear if it’s allergyrelated, but more likely to be thick and white when an infection is present.

While it’s hard to keep kids indoors when the weather is nice, you can limit exposure to pollen by taking a few precautions: - Make your home a safe haven from pollen. Refrain from opening doors and windows when the weather is pleasant as this allows pollen inside. Instead, use an air conditioner to regulate temperatures.

- Avoid extended periods of time outside in the morning when tree pollen counts are highest.

- When kids come in from playing outside, brush their hair and have them change clothes. Just as the pollen sticks to your car, it also sticks to hair and clothing.

- Have your children shower or bathe in the evening so they aren’t sleeping with pollen on their skin and in their hair.

- Your furry friends can carry lots of pollen in their hair, too. Brushing pets when they come inside can help cut down on the amount of pollen in the house.

We can’t completely avoid the outdoors, so the good news is treatment with medication can help manage allergy symptoms. Start with overthe-counter medications. There are many options that won’t make your child drowsy. If that doesn’t seem to be effective, talk to your pediatrician: Prescription anti-inflammatory eye drops and nasal sprays often are effective.

To achieve the best results, start your child’s allergy medication before pollen is present and continue taking it every day throughout the season.

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Finding an Ally

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y oldest child is 11 years old. And I believe that if you do something every day for 11 years, experience alone should make one proficient. However, parenting is more of an art than a science. What works one day may not work the next, and there are many factors that contribute to the ebb and flow of family functioning.

I have daily conversations with my wife about our kids. We continually strive to be appropriately involved without being overbearing. Our two boys seem truly happy, enjoy school and have engaging outside interests. Would it ever make sense to seek counseling when there are no apparent problems?

And would seeing a therapist create an issue when one doesn’t exist?

The field of counseling is slowly changing. In past decades, only troubled individuals sought out mental health services. I have, however, noticed modern, well-functioning families are frequently

reaching out for assistance to work through life’s regular challenges—study strategies, curfew conflicts, technology troubles and minor parent/ child disagreements. These clients come with an agenda, set goals and collaboratively solve problems with their counselor.

For those families, therapy is a normal process like going to the doctor for an annual physical.

They find no stigma with seeing a counselor and appreciate the professional perspective.

Unfortunately, many parents feel conflicted about their child seeing a therapist and question the decision to do so. It truly can be worrisome to determine when additional assistance is needed.

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changes such as excessive crying, emotional withdrawal or inappropriate weight loss. And in some cases, a child’s teacher or family doctor highlights a concern that needs attention. Unfortunately, knowing when a child is struggling also can be very challenging.

Kids are constantly moving, growing and changing, making it difficult to determine the difference between normal developmental changes and truly turbulent times. Judging a child’s behavior in relation to their physical age is a great place to start. It is normal for a 5-year-old to constantly poke another child when they are supposed to be quiet, and it is normal for a teenager to have a major parental disagreement over a seemingly minor thing. When the frequency, intensity and/or the duration of the behavior seems disproportionate to the causing catalyst, it is time to seek professional help.

Regrettably, some parents avoid seeking a

If your ‘gut’ says help is needed, don’t let your own anxieties get in the way.

therapist because they worry that they may be the problem. In fact, the opposite is true: Seeking a counselor means you are an engaged and active individual trying to improve a life circumstance.

Furthermore, a good therapist will view you as an ally toward healthier family functioning. If your ‘gut’ says help is needed, don’t let your own anxieties get in the way.

OK, you finally made the decision to take your child to a counselor. The nerves are setting in and you are worried that your daughter might refuse to attend. Start with an honest, age-appropriate conversation discussing why you want your child to participate. Emphasize it is important to you and simply request she attend a couple of sessions.

When approached in this manner, most will go— not necessarily without complaining—but they will honor your feelings.

Therapy is about improving the self and one can’t argue with the desired outcome. While counseling can be long-term, it also can be only a few, as-needed sessions. Imagine having a trusted professional on your speed dial whose only agenda is to help you and your child. Develop a relationship with an understanding therapist. It is a great place to process not only major issues, but also life’s unusual challenges.

For-credit boarding and day summer program for boys and girls grades 7-12.

Credit recovery and enrichment courses are available.

Students participate in fun activities including horseback riding, field trips, Scuba lessons and intramural sports.

Courses are taught by MMA’s experienced, caring faculty.

Dates: June 23-July 20, 2013 Find complete course information at missourimilitaryacademy.org

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confidence, challenge, strength, MMA Leadership Camp July 7-19, 2013

Missouri Military Academy has a long tradition and a solid reputation of developing leaders. Boys and girls ages 13-17 now have the opportunity to participate in an exciting, fun two-week summer adventure designed to build a foundation of leadership skills that will apply to all aspects of life. Leadership courses, rappelling, orienteering, marksmanship, first aid and more await you at this summer adventure!

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Kids Wellness: Antibiotics

Use as Needed

By Connie Mitchell

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e’ve all been on antibiotics at some point in our lives, and most parents have given their children antibiotics by the time they go to school. However, physicians are warning that we can no longer afford to be so cavalier about the drugs we once thought were all but harmless bacteria-killers. That’s because more and more bacteria are adapting to evade the effects of antibiotics.

“Antibiotic resistance is the ability of bacteria or other microbes to resist the effects of an antibiotic,” explains Dr. Divya Chauhan, a family physician at Creve Coeur Family Medicine and on staff at St. Luke’s Hospital. “It occurs when bacteria change and are able to reduce or eliminate the effectiveness of drugs. This causes bacteria to survive and multiply, causing more harm. Repeated and improper use of antibiotics are the primary causes of the increase in drug-resistant bacteria.”

That repeated and improper use is largely due to the common misconception that antibiotics are a cure-all for almost any childhood sniffle, ear infection or cough. “Often the illness is a virus, and an

antibiotic will do nothing to help these symptoms,” says Dr. Colleen Seematter, a Mercy Clinic pediatrician. “It is helpful that people understand this so they don’t call their doctor two days into a cold for an antibiotic, although your doctor is the best one to make this decision based on symptoms. Some bacterial infections may require treatment sooner, but most people can and should try to wait out the average cold to see if it will improve on its own.”

Even the dreaded pediatric ear infection is not always a candidate for antibiotic treatment.

“Seeing redness or a child having fluid behind the eardrum to diagnose an ear infection has probably led to over-prescribing antibiotics,” Seematter notes. “Now, there are newer, more stringent criteria.” The newest American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation calls on physicians to note a bulging eardrum in the infected patient in order to prescribe antibiotics, instead of prescribing simply due to redness or fluid behind the eardrum.

Another common problem is the improper use of antibiotics. For instance, Chauhan warns against taking antibiotics prescribed for a family member.

“The best antibiotic for you depends on the illness you have,” she says. “An antibiotic prescribed for someone else might actually make your illness worse. Also, when taking an antibiotic, it is best to take the prescribed doses. Stopping the medication early means the infection is not fully eliminated, and it could make you sicker.”

Perhaps the best advice is to avoid the need for antibiotics altogether by avoiding infection in the first place. Thorough hand-washing and getting recommended vaccines can help decrease illness so you don’t think you need an antibiotic at all.

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Summer camp at Baskin Farm provides a great opportunity for horse-loving kids to spend their day riding and learning horsemanship.

We offer six one-week camp sessions suitable for both beginner and intermediate riders. Age 7-14. For more information and a free brochure call today or download a registration form at www.baskinfarm.net

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guide to summer camps DAY CAMPS Baskin Farm Summer Camp 18124 Baskin Farm Drive, Wildwood, 636-458-5053, baskinfarm.net Coed, ages 7-14. Baskin Farm offers six one-week sessions providing riding instruction with an emphasis on safety and education for beginner and intermediate riders. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Camp Kangazoo 1 Government Drive, 646-4544, stlzoo.org/campkangazoo Coed, age 4-grade 9. Campers explore animal habitats, enjoy activities and have a sleepover at the St. Louis Zoo. Two week-long sessions are offered; participate in one or both.

Camp Pegasus at MICDS 101 N. Warson Road, 995-7342, micds.org/pegasus Coed, ages 5-18. Pegasus offers professional instructors and a variety of camp choices, including science and technology, athletics, swimming, visual/performing arts and unique hobbies. Hot lunches served daily.

Before- and after-care available.

Camp Whitfield & Whitfield Sports Camp 175 S. Mason Road, 415-1270, whitfieldschool.org/summercamp Coed, ages 5-12. Camp Whitfield offers fabulous field trips, amazing art, great games and delicious dining. Sports camps give developing athletes access to the star coaches and stateof-the-art facilities of the Whitfield School.

Community Music School Summer Programs 535 Garden Ave., 968-5939, webster.edu/cms/summer Coed, ages 0-18. Webster University’s outstanding music school offers lessons in brass, wind and string instruments, composition, chamber music, plus and individual lessons, family camp and band.

COCA Summer Arts Camps 524 Trinity Ave. & 175 S. Mason Road, 725-6555, cocastl.org

Community School Camps 900 Lay Road, 991-0005, communityschool.com/camp

Coed, ages 3-18. Professional artists lead more than 300 one-week programs and theme-based camps in vocal music, dance, poetry, cooking, acting, painting, songwriting, photography and more.

Coed, ages 3-13. Choose from among a variety of camps, including arts, academics and just plain summer fun, staffed by Community School teachers and held on its beautiful 16-acre campus.

College Nannies & Tutors 636-926-2681, collegenannies.com Coed, ages 0-16. College Nannies & Tutors employs role-model nannies and tutors who will help your student succeed.

Occasional, weekly or summer-long programs are also offered, plus assistance in coordinating camps and transportation.

Cor Jesu Academy Camps 10230 Gravois Road, 842-1546, corjesu.org/camps Girls, grades 3-8. Thirty enrichment and athletic camps are taught by CJA teachers and coaches.

Forsyth Summer Discovery 6235 Wydown Blvd., 726-4542, forsythonline.com Coed, ages 3-12. Sports, art and adventure! From June 10 to Aug. 9, the faculty of Forsyth Academy lead dozens of themed week-long camps. Beforeand after-care and early childhood program available.

The Wilson School

2013 summer camp 8 fun-filled weeks begin June 10!

> Located in Clayton > Before & after care > Age 3 - 6th grade > Faculty specialists > Flexible weekly registration > Up to 8 weeks total

registration forms/brochures available at wilsonschool.com

Rosati-Kain Summer Camps Play, create, explore!

Fun & enriching summer camps for 6th-8th grade girls (Full & half-day sessions)

Brochure & registration at Rosati-Kain.org Rosati-Kain High School

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ID TECH CAMP 1 Brookings Drive, 888-709-8324, internaldrive.com Coed, ages 7-18. Campers create video games, iPhone and iPad apps, websites, movies, robots, C++/Java programs and 3-D animations on the campus of Washington University.

INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY CAMPS 2788 Normandy Drive, 725-5850, iwacademy.org Girls, grades 3-9. Choose from a variety of athletic and enrichment camps led

by IWA faculty, beginning June 3.

METRO THEATER COMPANY’S ARTS INTERSECTION 5209 Waterman Blvd., 932-7414, metroplays.org Coed, ages 4-11. Children enjoy fun-filled days exploring drama, visual art, creative movement and music with professional teaching artists at New City School. Two week-long sessions begin July 29. Before- and after-care available.

COCA Summer Arts Camps

RAINTREE LEARNING COMMUNITY WILDLANDS TREK 265 Steamboat Lane, 636-386-0900, undertheraintree.org

MIRIAM SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM 501 Bacon Ave., 968-5225, miriamschool.org

Coed, ages 2-6. Whether trekking through the forest at Castlewood or running through flowering prairies at Shaw Nature Reserve, campers will learn the science and art of the great outdoors.

Coed, ages 4-14. Unlock your child’s potential this summer through small, specialized, hands-on learning and therapy camps for students with learning disabilities.

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Camp Voilà: (French) June 24-28 Camp Ni Hao: (Chinese) July 8-12 Camp Olé: (Spanish) July 15-19 & 22-26 Camp Freunde: (German) July 29-Aug 2 Presented by the German School Association

Explore a different language and culture each week with fun games, crafts, music, activities & field trips.

Camps are from 9am-4pm daily, before & aftercare available.

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ROSATI-KAIN KOUGAR CAMPS 4389 Lindell Blvd., 533-8513, rosati-kain.org Girls, grades 6-8. Rosati-Kain High School offers a variety of full- and half-day camps led by its faculty, from cooking to theater to basketball.

Camps run Monday-Thursday, beginning June 3.

Register today for Camp KangaZoo! When children attend Camp KangaZoo at the Saint Louis Zoo, they’ll explore over 90 acres of natural habitats, learning all about wildlife through hands-on contact with real animals and the guidance of our experienced counselors. Campers sing songs, study what animals do and join in the fun at Sea Lion Sound.

Their week wraps up with an exciting outdoor, overnight adventure under the stars.

To learn more about Camp KangaZoo or to register online, please visit stlzoo.org/campkangazoo or call (314) 646-4544.

Financial assistance is available.

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Sports Business Summer Academy 3674 Lindell Blvd., 977-4502, business.slu.edu Coed, grades 11 & 12. St. Louis University’s John Cook School of Business and the St. Louis Cardinals introduce students to basic business concepts related to sports through presentations by faculty and industry professionals.

SummerQuest 854-6023, summerquest.org Coed, grades K-8. SummerQuest combines outstanding programs and the state-of-the art facilities of Shaw Park, the Center of Clayton and Clayton High School for serious fun.

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GROWING GREAT KIDS Summer Camp 2013 YMCA Camp Lakewood

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Coed, ages 5-11. Four week-long sessions explore foreign language and culture each through games, crafts, music and field trips. French, Chinese, Spanish and German are offered. Before- and after-care available.

Traditional Main Camp

Wilson School Summer Camp 400 DeMun Ave., 725-4999, wilsonschool.com

Traditional East Camp

Coed, age 3-grade 6. Campers enjoy swimming at Shaw Park, field trips and organized games in eight v9 a.m.-3 p.m. Before- and after-care available.

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Coed, ages 15-18. Held on the UMSL campus and led by staff from the National Conference for Community and Justice, participants are prepared to be successful in a multicultural world through leadership and self-awareness development.

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Camp Taum Sauk Lesterville, Mo., 993-1655, taumsauk.com Coed, ages 8-15. Experienced staff members lead campers in horseback-riding, mountain-biking, radio broadcasting, caving, zip-lining, snorkeling, fishing, archery, riflery, nature, crafts, a rope course and various sports. Transportation provided. ACA-accredited.

NEW! Trail Blazer Trips

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YMCA Camp Lakewood is an traditional, residential camp for boys and girls ages 6-17, located 75 miles from St. Louis between Potosi and Steelville, Missouri. YMCA Camp Lakewood is a branch of the YMCA of Greater St. Louis.

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CUB CREEK SCIENCE & ANIMAL CAMP Rolla, Mo., 573-458-2125, myanimalcamp.com Coed, ages 7-17. Feed monkeys, pet kangaroos and take classes in veterinary medicine, animal care, survival skills, criminal science, zip-lining, archery, riflery, pottery, cooking, swimming and crafts.

MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY Mexico, Mo., 573-581-1776, missourimilitaryacademy.org Coed, ages 13-17. The Missouri Military Academy offers two programs that build self-confidence and develop skills: a for-credit Summer Academy and a leadershiporiented Summer Leadership Camp. ACA-accredited.

YMCA CAMP LAKEWOOD Potosi, Mo., 241-9622, camplakewood.org Coed, ages 6-17. At this traditional camp, kids will experience life lessons by accomplishing goals, making friends, building character and having fun.

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Send us a photo of mother and child(ren), complete with names, phone numbers and the local community you live in, by Wednesday, April 10.

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liv ing Autism Awareness Month

Seek Help, Take Action

By Connie Mitchell

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ne in 88. That is the stunning statistic defining how many American children have autism, based on recent research.

While scientists are unsure whether autism incidence is increasing due to environmental causes, genetic predisposition or simply increased awareness leading to more cases being diagnosed, the growing number of children with autism is creating an ever-increasing need for services. And these services should be provided as soon as possible in order to help children with autism reach their intellectual and social potential.

Educators are among those who stress the importance of early intervention. “Children are being diagnosed with autism as young as 18 months,” says Kathy Gagnepain, principal of Howard Park Center, which offers preschool and elementary school programs specially designed for children with autism. “As scary as it might be for a parent to seek

an evaluation if they notice their child isn’t reaching typical developmental milestones, the sooner the child is assessed and diagnosed, the sooner they can start receiving specialized assistance.”

In fact, Gagnepain is pleased when a child matriculates from Howard Park Center into a traditional school setting. She credits these successes to the kind of early intervention children receive in the center’s Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) Classroom, a 28-hour per week class that introduces children to Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), an educational approach using positive reinforcement and other techniques to help children

develop skills in communication, social relationships, play, self-care and classroom behaviors.

The importance of early intervention for autism is echoed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC promotes early diagnosis and describes ABA as ‘a notable treatment approach’ that ‘encourages positive behaviors and discourages negative behaviors in order to improve a variety of skills.’ The Howard Park Center EIBI classroom offers students as young as 2 years oneon-one educational and behavioral interventions.

Parents work closely with educators to reinforce classroom messages and techniques, and

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HEALTH & WELLNESS new technologies are helping children with autism learn to communicate sooner, Gagnepain adds. For instance, iPads are being used as communication tools for children who are nonverbal.

Parents who are concerned about the financial burdens of special educational programs should be aware that help is available. Sheila Charlton is VP of financial assistance, scholarships and grants for Action for Autism, a nonprofit organization formed in 2008 to offer financial assistance to families within a 250-mile radius of St. Louis. “There are five main areas in which we provide help: therapy; education and scholarship; equipment needs; assessments; and special camps, classes and programs,” she says.

Action for Autism works with Howard Park Center, as well as the American School, which serves children with autism who are in junior and senior high school grades. In addition, the organization developed a pediatric partnership program that offers therapy for children in school and in the community. She estimates that there are currently between 60 and 70 children receiving therapy services through the program.

“I’ve seen tangible results from early intervention,” Gagnepain adds. “Taking that first step toward help is crucial, and there are local resources available. I came to this profession as a parent of a child with autism, so I know it can be difficult and frightening. But I would tell all parents not to let fear hold them back. Take action.”

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BY CONNIE MITCHELL

‘AUTISM’ IS A WORD TOSSED AROUND IN medical circles and news reports as a catchall description for a whole range of symptoms.

In some cases, specific terms have been used to help distinguish between the various forms of autism, which include individuals who exhibit symptoms ranging from mild social difficulties to serious communicative and behavioral disorders. For instance, Asperger’s disorder has been assigned to individuals with a set of relatively mild social and/or cognitive impairments.

However, next month will see the release of the new edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the source for diagnosing everything from depression to schizophrenia. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is defined in the DSM-5 as ‘a developmental neurobiological disorder, characterized by severe and pervasive impairments in reciprocal social interaction skills and communication skills (verbal and nonverbal), and by restricted, repetitive and stereotyped behavior, interests and activities.’

Previously used diagnoses, including Asperger’s, autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder (not otherwise specified) and childhood disintegrative disorder will now

be considered part of an overall ASD diagnosis, which will specify symptoms based on severity in terms of social and communication deficits and behaviors.

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LIV ING DRY EYE

Relief is In Sight

BY CONNIE MITCHELL

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EOPLE MAKE AN EFFORT TO HIDE THEIR tears, while some offer to wipe others’ tears away. But for our eyes, a constant supply of tears is needed to see clearly and comfortably.

“Dry eyes are really common, especially as people get older. It’s one of the most common things we see in our office, and it’s often underdiagnosed or even misdiagnosed,” says Dr. Michael Donahoe, an ophthalmologist with Ophthalmology Consultants Ltd. The condition is caused by insufficient tear production or a problem with the quality of the tears, he says. Patients may complain of their eyes burning, stinging, or feeling generally tired or sore. Vision also may be

blurry and require excessive blinking to clear.

“Many people suffer from blepharitis—or eyelid disease—which is also more prevalent as we age,” explains Dr. Karen Rosen of Rosen Optometry.

“When blepharitis is present, the tear glands in the lids get clogged and don’t produce the oily component of tears that prevent evaporation of the tears. This may be partially an effect from our modern diets that are rich in omega-6 fats and lacking in omega-3 fats. In addition, the excess bacteria from blepharitis tends to irritate the eyes.”

Donahoe agrees that omega-3 fatty acids, found in oily fish, flaxseed and walnuts, among other things, can help prevent dry eye when inflammation of the eyelid’s oil glands (blepharitis) is causing tears to lack the oily coating that helps prevent

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Artificial tear supplementation is the first line of treatment if there is no significant eyelid disease.

However, if that doesn’t relieve symptoms, a short course of topical steroids may be helpful to quickly reduce chronic inflammation. “Treating the eyelid disease is imperative,” Donahoe says. “Sometimes it’s as simple as applying warm compresses to the eyes to soften and liquify the oil. Sometimes we use a topical antibiotic ointment or an antibiotic/ steroid combination.” Restasis is a prescription eye drop (topical cyclosporin) that fights surface

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I was forty when I had my heart attack, but received wonderful support from St. Luke’s Hospital.

Nine weeks after my heart attack, I ran my first half-marathon.

As I crossed the finish line I started crying and my husband said, “Is there anything wrong?”

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OR SUCH A LITTLE GLAND, IT CAN CAUSE SOME BIG PROBlems. The thyroid is a small gland in the neck that secretes hormones needed to regulate metabolism. Everything from body temperature to weight to energy are metabolically modulated, so an imbalance in thyroid function can cause a range of unpleasant symptoms.

Too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) can cause weight loss, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, insomnia, sweating and muscle weakness. Not enough thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) can cause the opposite: weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, sensitivity to cold, joint or muscle pain, and depression.

However, thyroid disorders are relatively easy to diagnose and treat.

“Usually, the first test to order is a TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), which is a good screening test,” says Dr. Deepashree Gupta, a SLUCare endocrinologist. If TSH levels are abnormal, physicians may order a more comprehensive blood test that measures levels of specific thyroid hormones. Based on these findings, physicians can initiate treatment.

“Thyroid disorders are relatively easy to treat,” Gupta says. “People are started on thyroid hormone supplementation in hypothyroidism, and anti-thyroid medications in the setting of hyperthyroidism. Labs need to be monitored routinely if patients are on these medications. If medications don’t help, the other options for treatment of hyperthyroidism are radioactive iodine ablation or thyroid removal surgery. The latter can be associated with cure in hyperthyroidism.”

Hypothyroidism is the most common scenario, and it is often associated with an autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

The disease is much more common in women than men, and tends to be diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 60. For some people, the diagnosis explains years of symptoms often chalked up to behavioral or dietary causes. Treatment can provide relief and improve quality of life.

However, not every weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, etc., means thyroid disease, notes Dr. Veronica McGregor, a Mercy Clinic endocrinologist. “Consider if you are sleeping at least seven hours a night, if you are exercising regularly, and if you are eating healthy foods and normal portions.”

Because the thyroid needs the mineral iodine for hormonal production, iodine deficiency has been related to thyroid disorders. But this is much more common in developing nations where malnutrition is more widespread. Iodine fortifies many foods in the typical American diet, particularly iodized table salt.

Gupta advises patients who have a family history of thyroid disorders to have their TSH levels checked annually. Twenty million Americans may have thyroid disease, and as much as 60 percent are undiagnosed, according to the American Thyroid Association.

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HIS STUNNING AND SPACIOUS two - s to ry h o m e wa s c u s to m designed and boasts lovely architectural detailing inside and out.

The first and second floors total 4,514 square feet, with an additional 2,000 square feet of finished space in the lower level. The charming kitchen extends into a breakfast area and hearth room, creating an ideal family space. Thoughtfully placed windows offer expansive views, and details like built-in bookcases, coffered ceilings, arched doorways and special millwork make each room unique. A large deck overlooks the in-ground pool, accessible from the walk-out lower level. The lot is almost a full acre, with plenty of lush green space.

A 5-bedroom, 6-bath home in Town & Country is listed for $1,295,000.

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The firm currently has 150 sales associates and a sales volume of $400 million. Locally owned and operated, the agency is among the largest privately owned luxury real estate firms in St. Louis.

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The first stall is filled with an eclectic mix, from Venetian glass to chandelier parts for re-purposing.

If you need to frame your finds, this on-site spot can help preserve your treasure.

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LOVE GOING TO PARIS, I LOVE SHOPPING, and I love finding a fabulous bargain! Please understand that I love the thrill and individual service a fine, independent antique shop offers as much as anyone, but the shopping experience of a Parisian flea market is a different sort of antique exploration.

The marché aux puces—or Paris flea market— supposedly got its name from an onlooker standing above the area filled with furniture, metal and various sundry items, who exclaimed, “My word, but it is a market of fleas!” Not an appetizing thought to attract shoppers, but the name has stuck for

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general purposes—and attract shoppers they do!

Since I don’t live in France, and my desire as an interior designer (and collector) is to find the most interesting pieces I can for my clients, I have found a marvelous resource (one of many) in St. Louis that gives a similar shopping experience: Warson Woods Antique Gallery has 135 dealers with price points for every treasure hunter. With different aisles to explore, cases to peruse, and a frame shop and garden center, you can literally spend hoursadmiring and learning from the entire inventory made available.

Walls of various colors (selected by each dealer)

create the backdrop for their wares. Upon entering the first ‘stall’ (or booth, as we Americans say), vivid aubergine walls highlight a Venetian mirror, Nagel poster, or amber glass balls that once formed a chandelier, among other unique items. Some of the dealers are purists and specialize in Mid-Century Modern or Primitive American. However, most of the dealers have a wide range of periods and items from large-scale furniture to what is known in the trade as ‘smalls,’ items that our grandmothers called tchotchkes or knick-knacks.

Fine china, Depression glass, Shirley Temple tumblers, Vaseline glass, Steuben, Waterford,

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Orrefors and antique glass so old there aren’t identifying marks, are available to the collector here.

If you are doing a media room, there are vintage movie posters to adorn your walls. If you want to create instant ancestors, there are both fine 17thand 18th-century portraits, or black and white photographs that can be framed for your family tree. Need lighting? Table lamps, chandeliers, sconces and floor lamps are available in every metal, wattage and period. You can furnish a room full of seating, or select one side chair—the choices are many. If a holiday is approaching and you are short a table or table-setting, look no further. Need a vintage fur or jewels for a night out on the town?

This is the place.

Like the marché aux puces, some discounts can be made to merchandise, and they vary from dealer to dealer.

Individual style is created, not copied. Create your own style, mix it up and have fun!

Cases, cases, cases! Each one is filled with everything from vintage jewelry to bottle-stoppers.

This vendor offers everything from Chinoiserie to French chic.

The most unusual and sought-after silver, crystal and fine furniture all are available to complete your home’s interior.

Finds here include an antique milliner’s shop sign in the shape of Napoleon’s hat and an 18th-century French glass-front cabinet—all illuminated by a Mid-Century swirl light fixture.

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EELING A LITTLE GREEN-EYED towards someone else’s green thumb?

World-famous gardens like the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Victorian District and Boxwood gardens, the Kew Royal Botanical Garden’s Azalea Garden and the Versailles L’Orangerie offer bountiful space for formal-garden envy. But short of hiring the biggest names in greenery, how can homeowners achieve this look in St. Louis backyards?

MoBot horticulturists Jennifer Kleeschulte (Victorian District) and Sheila Flinchpaugh (Boxwood Garden), explain that the key to a formal garden is symmetry. “In the landscape world, we

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always say plant in threes or sevens, or odd numbers.

In the formal garden world, you want to plant in even numbers, so twos and fours,” explains Kleeschulte.

The Victorian formal look is adapted from the traditional French and Italian styles, explains Kleeschulte and Flinchpaugh. While the formal, structured outlines stayed (brickwork, hedges, etc.), the interior planting morphed to an informal, nonpatterned look. Think of it like abstract artwork in a thick frame—what’s inside can be as scattered as you like, but that wide line surrounding it ties everything together.

If the patterned planting appeals to you most, know the actual patterns created can be inspired by anything, both horticulturists note, as long

as it is symmetrical. Annuals and perennials can work together to form the pattern through carpet bedding. Similarly, small shrubs and annuals can for a knot garden or low-to-the-ground shrubs create a parterre. If an interior pattern seems too timeconsuming, focus on the edges to keep the Victorian formal look.

For the Missouri soil and climate, certain plants will work best both aesthetically and functionally.

Small-leaf types of boxwood and Chinese juniper are great hedge varieties. For the edging, consider options such as wall germander, rosemary or basil.

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By Julia Christensen

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hile it may not be swimming weather yet, the season of sunscreen and pool chairs is rapidly approaching. With a forecast of ‘90 and sunny’ undoubtedly on the horizon, pool owners need to take this last spell of cool weather to prepare their backyard oasis.

Wayne George, VP of Westport Pools, says it’s time to get started. “Today is the day to schedule your pool opening with your pool company,” he says. “Companies you want to work with are going to book up quickly, especially in May.” George isn’t alone in thinking pool owners should be setting up appointments now. “Probably 75 percent of our customers are signed up and on our schedule,” explains Andrew Grapperhaus, service manager at Baker Pool & Spa. “Don’t wait until it’s hot to open your pool.”

The rationale behind this sooner-the-better attitude isn’t just due to scheduling. “There are very few times when you get the cover off and there isn’t something that needs to be done,” warns George. According to John Jacobsen, president of Liquid Assets, some common issues include sand inside the pool; decreasing water level; pump, pipe or tank drips; sinking bricks or flooring near the skimmers or return jets outside of the pool; and a noisy or overheating pump. “They’re all things that most homeowners can’t do,” says Jacobsen of the problems. “They really need to know the plumbing of the pool.”

Even if the pool itself is fine, the water might not be. Grapperhaus says pool owners should not expect to swim in a pool opened during the early spring for at least seven days after its opening— and that number can double if the pool is opened later in the season. He explains that the longer it has been closed, the cloudier that water can be.

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KIM AND KANYE Rumors are flying that the couple has settled on a name for their soon-to-arrive bundle of joy—and you’re not going to like it. Insiders are claiming Kim wants to name the baby Christ, but with a K—Khrist. I don’t know. I think it’s kind of kute. As long as they can endure the kondemnation and kriticism of the khurch and the kommunity…

JUSTIN BIEBER The spiraling pop star has once again found himself in hot water with the authorities.

Apparently, after a neighbor confronted Justin about his reckless driving, Biebs spat in the guy’s face. Seriously, Justin?

Spitting? Come on. I mean, if you’re going to unravel in this industry, you’re going to have to take it up a notch—brandish a weapon, run the guy over, something.

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BRANGELINA The pair was spotted at LAX last week returning from a humanitarian mission to the Congo; and Angie was sporting a very interesting accessory: a simple gold band on a telltale finger. Rumors began flying that the two had secretly married although their people were quick to deny it. I, too, can confirm that reports are false because Brad Pitt secretly married me last summer. I mean, he wasn’t there, and the guy who performed the ceremony lives in a Dumpster and collects cat hair, but we’re married, all right.

BRITNEY SPEARS The pop icon has received an honor far exceeding a Grammy or an American Music Award: She is now part of Madame Tussauds’ iconic collection of wax figures.

That’s right. Spears’ likeness was completed last week and added to the collection.

Oddly, interviewers and paparazzi photographed and interviewed the replica for almost an hour before realizing it wasn’t actually Britney, and then moved on.

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EPENDING ON YOUR AGE, THIS TIME OF year can mean many different things. It can mean time to plant your garden or hose off the patio furniture. It can mean time to swimsuit shop or time to make your summer travel plans. However, if you are a high school junior or senior, this time of year means one thing and one thing only: prom.

Now, I know what you’re thinking. Some of us spent prom night at home watching horror movies, eating Mint Milanos, and dreaming about how much Tom would regret not asking me after I make my first billion creating a social networking website…theoretically speaking. Nevertheless, most kids that age, whether in groups or on dates, go to their high school prom. It is the ‘date’ aspect that I now find interesting.

When I was in high school and it was prom season, I got a phone call, asking, “Hey, do you want to go to prom?” And I would answer, “Sounds good.” That was that. Hardly the stuff of great romances, but I had a date to prom. Apparently, now things have changed.

To say that inviting a girl to prom these days requires a grand gesture may be the understatement of the 21st century. I’m not quite sure when it began—and I’m sure most of the teenage boys in America want to beat the living daylights out of whomever started it—but now an invitation to prom makes a marriage proposal at a sporting event look like small potatoes. I have heard stories of ‘police officers’ pulling girls over and issuing a ticket, only to have the girl look at it and see ‘prom?’ written on the slip of paper. Boys are spelling girls’ names out in candles along the path to their front door and skywriting their invitation in the clouds above their houses.

There is one story that involves a duckling and several dozen roses that I’m still not sure I fully grasp.

Well, I feel sorry for the boys—how high can they set the bar?

What next? The boy in gladiator garb riding a chariot pulled by a team of horses riding across the front lawn? A Mission Impossible ceiling drop in the middle of the night? I don’t know. It’s all very fun and creative (and completely premised on an affirmative response, might I add), but in a strange way it kind of makes me miss the phone call.

AN INVITATION TO PROM MAKES A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL AT A SPORTING EVENT LOOK LIKE SMALL POTATOES.

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The Host

THE HOST WITH THE LEAST RATING: 3 out of 10

I will be brief. It was all I could do to stomach the last seven or eight Twilight movies—at least it seemed like that many.

Now, author Stephenie Meyer brings us The Host. Instead of vampires, we have aliens; and instead of…well, that’s about it.

The time is the future. Aliens have, of course, invaded our planet and occupied our human forms. Melanie (Saoirse Ronan) and Jared (Max Irons), two of the few remaining humans, are in love. But when Melanie is captured and taken over by her alien alter-ego, everything changes…or does it? You see, Melanie’s human battles her inner-alien demon; and together, they fight to reunite with her true love. Lucky for him, he’s dating the only human with the inner fortitude to battle their oppressors. Need I go on?

So in short, unless you are a pre-teen girl with a less-than-C average, this movie is probably not worth your time. And by probably, I mean definitely. Ronan (Atonement, The Lovely Bones) is an extremely talented actress, but even she can’t save this.

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ANOTHER GOOD WEEK TO STAY HOME Well, it’s another Bweek at the movies. If you’ve checked all the Oscar nominated films off your list, and you’ve seen Olympus Has Fallen and Oz the Great and Powerful, it might be a good weekend to park on your couch.

Here are some options: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey The alternate title should have been The Hobbit: An Extremely Long and Drawn-Out Journey, but I doubt it would have fared as well at the box office. If you’re a fan of the LotR trilogy, this will be a pleasant, if mildly disappointing, two-and-a-half hours.

Les Miserables Two very enthusiastic thumbs up for this film version of the Broadway adaptation of the novel. The music is beautiful, the acting is flawless and the cinematography is jaw-dropping.

Killing Them Softly This was a limited-release indie that is probably worth a rental. Three idiot thieves rob a mob-protected card game, and Brad Pitt stars as the enforcer hired to track them down.

Zero Dark Thirty This is the edge-of-your-seat story of the hunt for Osama Bin Laden—brilliant film-making.

This is 40 Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann reunite after their hilarious turn as the argumentative married couple in Knocked Up. Here again, they play a married couple struggling with growing older, in an extremely funny and charming way.

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The Whipping Man

BY MARK BRETZ

STORY Caleb has returned home—or rather, what’s left of his home—following the conclusion of the Civil War. The Confederate soldier has been shot in the leg and is badly in need of surgery, but he resists the efforts of Simon, his former slave, to take him to the hospital in Richmond.

Simon is guarding the house while awaiting money promised him by his former master, which he plans to use to help care for his family.

The two are later joined by John, another former slave of Caleb’s family, who brings much-needed food and other items he’s taken from local homes abandoned in the final days of the bloody war.

It so happens that Passover is near, and all three men are of the Jewish faith. While Simon scraps together the necessary items for a Seder meal, suspicions mount between Caleb and John as the former reveals some arresting truths that threaten to throw the uneasy trio into further turmoil and torment.

PLAY: The Whipping Man GROUP: The Black Rep VENUE: Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square DATES: April 5-7, 11-13 TICKETS: $20$47, 534-3810, theblackrep.org RATING: A 5 on a scale of 1-to-5.

HIGHLIGHTS Playwright Matthew Lopez is neither Jewish nor black; but as a gay man, he says that he relates to the isolation and ridicule experienced by both groups. That’s quite apparent in his stark and provocative drama, which maintains its tense and taut tone throughout two acts. The Whipping Man has been one of the most-produced plays in 21st century America since it premiered in 2006; and its St. Louis premiere at The Black Rep sizzles under the direction of Ed Smith, who harnesses the energy of his combustible trio of players to deliver a rich and rewarding theatrical experience.

Key to the flavorful concoction he prepares is a powerful performance by Ron Himes as Simon, whose age gives him patriarchal status among the three characters. Ronald Conner etches a finely wrought portrayal of the deceptive roustabout John, a man who has yet to earn the trust of Simon despite a lifetime of chances. And as Caleb, Justin Ivan Brown makes the most of an immobility that is as much spiritual as physical.

Engaging and thought-provoking, the Black Rep’s production of The Whipping Man features expert direction and moving, mesmerizing performances by a cast that does justice to Lopez’ penetrating character study.

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Building on the success of its Panera Cares community cafes that allow patrons to pay what they can for their meal, Panera Bread Co. has launched another social experiment, The Meal of Shared Responsibility. Each of the company’s 48 area cafes is now offering a new dish, Turkey Chili in a Sourdough Bowl, at no set price. Customers can either pay the suggested amount, pay more to cover the cost of someone else’s meal, or pay what they can.

It’s springtime, and that means area restaurants are starting to unveil their new seasonal menus. U. City fave Blueberry Hill has announced four new specialty sandwiches, a Western Wagyu Burger and a Blueberry White Chocolate Cheesecake; and also has re-introduced its popular Gazpacho. Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant has debuted four new small bites, including the Fritada (a fried shrimp and scallop skewer) and the Banderilla (an anchovy, artichoke and olive skewer), as well as the return of the Judias Verdes, sauteed green beans with onions and sherry.

Hearty congratulations to chef and restaurateur JIM FIALA, and ADAM GNAU, executive chef at Fiala’s Acero in Maplewood. Both have been included on the new Best Chefs America, a peer-review guide of U.S. chefs just released last month.

In local wine news, ANDREY IVANOV, beverage director and GM at Elaia & Olio, recently won the title of Midwest Regional Winner in the 2013 Best Young Sommelier awards. The national finals will be held in May in Santa Rosa, Calif.

In more wine news, fans of the grape can sample wines from around the world at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Grapes And The Garden event on Friday, May 3, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 ($35 for Garden members).

A special $15 designated driver ticket also is available.

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DINING OUT

Niche

Craft-ing An Experience

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

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HEF GERARD CRAFT IS a constant fixture in t h e l o ca l — a n d n ow, national—food scene with his frequent culinary accolades; and maybe most notably with the recent opening of his latest eatery, Pastaria, in Clayton, and the relocation of his flagship restaurant Niche right next door, which we visited recently. To say it was an over-the-top culinary experience would be a gross understatement.

The Niche kitchen was wide open for all to see—next time, we’re definitely going to try and wrangle a seat at the counter in front of it — and the space, while probably not much bigger square-foot-wise from the original Benton Park location, had a much more open layout. The more spacious floor plan, along with the high ceilings, made the new digs seem much bigger.

The cocktails at N iche, conceived by renowned mixologist Ted Kilgore, were as simple, beautiful and unexpected as the food proved to be later on. The Blood Orange Sidecar ($10), with cognac and Solerno blood orange liqueur and a blood orange puree, was especially delicious.

No longer does Niche offer a traditional menu of starters and entrees. Instead, there is a four-course, prix-fixe menu ($55 per person) and an optional wine pairing ($35 per person); and two 10-course tasting menus: one for carnivores ($85) and one focused more on vegetables ($80), both available with an optional wine pairing, as well ($45).

There was a small selection of Snacks that could be ordered, so we started with the Coxinha ($6), six fried nuggets filled with chicken skin and cream cheese. We were told these delights were a take on a favorite treat from Craft’s childhood. At once crisp and creamy, they served as a tasty harbinger of things to come.

Our appetites weren’t up for the 10-course offerings, so we opted for the four-course menu.

Except for the initial soup course, there were two choices available for each course so we were able to sample all of the items on the menu between the two of us.

The soup was Missouri Chestnut Soup, with maple, black walnut granola and mushroom, poured at the table over sage puffs, almost like tiny meringues. This subtly sweet dish paired exquisitely

with a Chardonelle from Chaumette Winery & Vineyards in Ste. Genevieve. Craft is a champion of Missouri wines, and this combo proved that local wines have a place at the finest tables.

Other highlights of the meal included a gorgeous plate of yellowfin tuna with marrow, capers and some Meyer lemon and the glazed cauliflower, which came with a creamy chive hollandaise. We especially liked the intermission palette cleanser, an adult freezer pop made with rum, lime and parsnip.

It was the perfect encapsulation of what Niche is all about—simple, quality ingredients configured in a creative, unique and oh-so delicious way.

Everything was exceptional, from the ambiance to the service to the wonderful food. It’s not an experience to indulge in on a daily basis. It’s a pricey proposition, and there’s a substantial time commitment involved—we were at the table for almost three hours. But the investment in time and money will most definitely yield a superior culinary experience.

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GAME ON

For the Love of the Game

BY FRANK CUSUMANO

Frank Cusumano and his dad taking in a game at Wrigley Field

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F THE GOOD LORD WERE TO GIVE ME ONE perfect day, it would be to have my father back, and the two of us would head to Busch Stadium for Opening Day. Alzheimers took him from us six years ago. The disease may destroy memories, but it won’t erase a single second of the time the two of us spent at the ballpark together.

We saw i t all together: G i b b y ’s 1 7 strikeouts in Game 1 of the 1 9 6 8 Wo r l d Series; the Curt Flood slip in Game 7 of that series; L o u B ro c k ’s retirement day; and Game 7 in 1982 with Bruce Sutter striking out G o r m a n Thomas.

We visited ballparks all over the country. We went to Wrigley and hung out with Harry Caray. We went to Comiskey and stared at those hideous White Sox uniforms. We went to Tigers Stadium and

“ON THE WAY HOME, HE WOULD TELL ME A STAN STORY. SOMETIMES IT WAS THE SAME STORY, BUT I DIDN’T CARE BECAUSE IT WAS MY DAD AND ME AND BASEBALL.”

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met Ernie Harwell.

We sat there and talked. Baseball is conversation-friendly. You can tell a story in-between pitches, and those chats between curve balls and sliders taught me the history of the game. I found out about Grover Cleveland Alexander’s drinking, Shoeless Joe Jackson’s gambling, the hitting of Ted Williams, and the grace of Joe DiMaggio.

I was a busboy at Kemoll’s; and often on Saturday nights, my dad and I would go to Stan Musial & Biggie’s (restaurant) after work.

We would get in the car and it would be late, and my dad would say, I wonder if he will be there tonight? If he was, we’d get that 8-by-11, black-and-white photo of Stan in the on-deck circle autographed, of course. We would have a lemonade, and on the way home, he would tell me a Stan story.

Sometimes it was the same story, but I didn’t care because it was my dad and me and baseball. I didn’t have a worry in the world.

Brad Pitt’s Billy Beane character in Moneyball asked this question, How can you not be romantic about baseball? And how can you not be emotional when you hear Kevin Costner ask his

dad if he wants to play catch in Field of Dreams?

How do you not, at this precise moment, think of your dad and the times you played catch? There are not basketball or hockey movies that conjure up father-son moments like that.

When you walk into the arena or the Dome with your father for an athletic event, your senses don’t come alive like they do when you walk into Busch Stadium. My dad used to ask, “Can you smell it?” Baseball is that delightful potpourri of hot dogs, freshly cut grass and Cracker Jacks.

The sounds were all those cracks of the bat, that ball smashing into a little leather glove, or the thunderous roar by the crowd. The sights were Lou running, Curt catching and Orlando hitting.

Baseball before a game blows away the other sports. In the NFL, do you want to see guys stretch? In the NBA, the layup line is not all that thrilling. But baseball has batting practice, where the players often interact with the kids. I remember once when I was 10, my dad and I got there early for a game between the Cardinals and Padres. I brought my glove, in hopes I’d catch a ball during B.P. No such luck. But as the players were finishing up, Padres rightfielder Ollie Brown threw me a ball. It went off my glove and another kid scrambled to get it before me.

I quickly looked at my dad to see if he saw what had happened. He pretended like he didn’t. I got back to the seat. He said he would be back in a minute. He came back with a brand new ball.

I go to many games a year—I’m usually working them. But the ones I enjoy the most are when I am with my kids. I don’t try to force a story on them; but when they ask, I am ready to give them a composition on each player they are interested in. My youngest, Dom, is in love with the game.

He would rather watch a game than a movie.

H e wo u l d ra t h e r work on his fantasy league draft than a term paper. He would rather play catch than a video game.

My dad got sick before Dom was old enough to appreciate the game or appreciate him. I think my perfect day wouldn’t just be my dad and me at a game, but three generations.

And if Dom pointed to the No. 6 hanging from the rafter, I would say to my dad, Tell him about Stan Musial, give him a story.

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24. Gets more weapons 27. Boozehound 29. High-five, e.g.

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THE SECOND CITY: LAUGHING MATTERS Boasting alums Tina Fey, Bill Murray and Stephen Colbert, Chicago-based improv group, The Second City, will perform at Touhill Performing Arts Center’s Lee Theater. Various times. $35. 516-4949 or touhill.org.

4/6 ST. LOUIS GARDEN BLITZ Get to know and grow your food through workshops, exhibits and demonstrations by nationally and locally recognized horticulture professionals, farmers and chefs. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

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THE ORIGINS OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT At Missouri History Museum’s Lee Auditorium, cultural historian for the City of Chicago, Tim Samuelson, will talk about Frank Lloyd Wright’s early career aiding Louis Sullivan in designing iconic downtown St. Louis skyscrapers, such as the Wainwright Building, 60 years before the construction of The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park.

3 p.m. Free. mohistory.org.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS OPENING SERIES Take your family out to the ballgame as the Cardinals open the new season against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. 3:15 p.m. April 8; 7:15 p.m. April 9, 12:45 p.m.

April 10. $5-$291. 345-9000 or stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com.

4/10-13 MARLENA SHAW Soul legend Marlena Shaw will sing jazz, R&B, pop and more at Jazz at the Bistro. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $15-$37. 534-1111 or jazzstl.org.

GAIL CASILLY City Museum co-founder Gail Casilly will speak about her memoir, Saltwater, which details her time as a former nun, as well as her successful career as an artist, at the University City Library.

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JAVIER MENDOZA Enjoy the spiritual sounds of nationally acclaimed local talent Javier Mendoza at St. Louis Public Library’s Central Branch Auditorium. Free. 6:30 p.m.

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4/12 ACE The Chamber Project Saint Louis’ concert season continues with ACE, featuring the sparkling string arrangements of Schubert and more, at The Chapel Venue. 8 p.m. $10-$15, includes two drinks. chamberprojectstl.org.

4/13 CANOPY CLIMBS Take a two-hour climb through the tree canopy of Shaw Nature Reserve, where you can sit on branches, walk on limbs and relax in hammocks.

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A GATHERING PLACE KITCHEN TOUR Junior League of St. Louis’ third annual Kitchen Tour will showcase up to seven private homes’ cuttingedge kitchens created by St. Louis designers. Proceeds benefit Junior League of St. Louis’ training and community programs. 822-2344 or jlsl.org.

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nurses for newborns continued from page 22 resources,” Ohlemiller says. At the hospital, families have a support system of doctors and nurses surrounding them, especially if the baby has health problems. But when the baby comes home, “there’s no one to call—that’s where we step in.” Ohlemiller says some of the most rewarding situations happen when they find out that mothers they served years ago have decided to go to nursing school. “Those are the best stories,” she says. “The nurses can provide modeling for young moms who have never had that, or never thought about the possibilities for themselves.”

Nurses for Newborns is hosting its annual fundraising gala on April 21 at the Hilton St.

creating formal gardens continued from page 65 time-efficient with perennials, or luxurious and full-of-change with annuals. Big ears or perennial herbs such as lavender or rosemary are budget-friendly and provide some color. Annuals like vincas or begonias bring a bigger impact and, since they are changed yearly, offer room for color scheme variations.

Azaleas, like those seen in London’s Kew Royal Botanic Garden’s Azalea Garden, thrive in Missouri but can have problems with fertilizing. “They can sometimes get yellow, s o m a ke s u re yo u use an acidic fertilizer. They also have a tendency around St. Louis to get lacewing,” says Kleeschulte, who recommends lacewing problems be taken care of early by using insecticidal soap and oil. “But azaleas grow well here and they flower well here, and the great thing about them is that you can put them in sun or shade.”

A garden’s formality does not have to be merely for aesthetics, as according to these horticulturists, the look can be achieved within harvestable gardens, as well. “You can make

“Azaleas grow well here and they flower well here, and the great thing about them is that you can put them in sun or shade.”

DRY EYE continued from page 58 inflammation, improves tear quality and increases tear production, although it takes at least a month to improve symptoms.

For patients who do not achieve relief with these treatments, a new approach recently became available. “LipiFlow was recently approved for use by the FDA as a medical device that treats evaporative dry eye by liquefying and evacuating obstructions in meibomian (oil) glands located in the eyelids,” says Dr. James Rieger, an optometrist with Pepose Vision Institute.

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Louis Frontenac, with presenting sponsor Ameren Missouri. Tom and Suzanne Hough of C a r ro l l to n B a n k w i l l b e h o n o re d with the McGraw M i l h ave n Awa rd for their longtime support of the nonprofit. “They’re so connected with our mission and so generous, and yet ask nothing in return,” Ohlemiller says, adding, “It’s our largest fundraiser of the year, and the money we raise provides precious funds for families who have no other means.”

“They’re so connected with our mission and so generous, and yet ask nothing in return.”

your vegetable garden very formal looking,” says Kleeschulte, referencing the concept of potager, which is “basically a very formal kitchen garden.”

This spring, she’ll be creating an example of this in the MoBot Victorian District, which already houses an expansive herb garden. “It’s just using your vegetables and your herbs in very formal plantings.”

What about tree-growing edibles, like citrus fruits? For homeowners lusting after the beautiful look and practical aspect of the L’Orangerie in Versailles, France, fear not, as these professionals say citrus trees can prosper in Missouri.

“The citruses have to be over-wintered,” says Kleeschulte, using the technical term for keeping a plant out of the cold. Much like the planters used in the Versailles garden, she says you can put your citruses into a box, a clay pot or a lovely urn; but they must be removed from the cold before temperatures drop to the 40s, and can be brought back outside when the temperatures reach the 50s or 60s.

Some general maintenance, including edging, mowing and weeding, are required to keep the formality levels high. “We do this 40 hours a week,” says Kleeschulte of the MoBot garden maintenance. “All year round,” Flinchpaugh adds.

A large-scale formal garden requires work—and a lot of it.

For those interested in trying, the two horticulturists recommend visiting MoBot’s formal gardens for design inspiration, as well as the books Creating Formal Gardens by Roy Strong and Knot Gardens and Parterres by Robin Whalley and Anne Jennings.

“LipiFlow works by applying heat and pressure directly to the inner eyelid area targeting the affected meibomian glands,” Rieger explains. “This clinica l ly p rove n , pa i n less treatment can be performed in-office and only takes 12 minutes per eye. After the treatment, the glands regain their lost function and maintain this relief for

pool prep continued from page 66 of the water flushing through the pumps; however, if the pool is opened later and has been stewing in warmer temperatures, this may take up to two weeks.

To save time and money, these experts recommend pool owners complete a few tasks. First, George advises finding all of your pool tools and equipment, such as the ladders and fittings.

Spending on-the-clock minutes searching for items after the professionals arrive wastes time and money. Owners also can slip a garden hose into the pool underneath the cover and fill the pool to capacity, p l u s re m ove a l l water and debris from the top of the pool cover, to cut back on the amount of time the professionals need to stay at the house.

“Right now, you want to check the water chemistry,” says Grapperhaus of the pH and alkalinity balance. “Even throughout the winter, it is important to keep both of those in range to avoid any damage to the pool.” He notes that many companies offer monthly winter pool maintenance to keep the unit secure during the off-season. Two weeks before opening the pool, Grapperhaus recommends owners super-chlorinate and use an algaecide, as this also will speed up the opening process.

“Don’t wait until it’s hot to open your pool.”

Tips for pool owners…

•Set up your appointment with your pool company now.

•Complete simple tasks, such as removing debris, filling the pool and finding the tools, before the professionals arrive.

•Be prepared for your pool to need both work and time, and plan parties and events accordingly.

•Super-chlorinate your pool and use an algaecide two weeks prior to opening.

approximately one year.”

Donahoe, who also offers LipiFlow in his office, compares it to receiving a warm massage on each eyelid. He says the procedure is promising, but is not yet covered by insurance and may cost several hundred dollars per eye.

“After the treatment, the glands regain their lost function and maintain this relief for approximately one year.”

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Safe for Children and Pets.

Thorough & Personally Suited for Your Individual Needs.

Insured, Bonded & Ref's.

Kay 636-524-9604 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Book Your Spring Cleaning Today!

Award Winning Cleaning Service You Can Count On & Trust.

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ALL ABOUT CLEANING, INC. Residential-Office-Construction windows, power washing, large mirrors, etc. 314-822-3851 allaboutcleaninginc.com Since 1975 - Insured & Bonded CLEANING SERVICES Honest and Trustworthy Bosnian Woman Wants To Clean Homes Weekly, Bi-weekly & Monthly If Interested Please Call 314-556-5094 DOMESTIC ENGINEER Thorough Housecleaning From Chandeliers To Baseboards and EVERYTHING in Between.

30 Yrs Exp & Ref. Donna Lamanna 314-469-6789 ED & JANE'S CLEANING SERVICE Basement, Garage, Attic and Storage Locker Cleaning.

Bonded, Insured, References 314-974-7423 SPRING WINDOW CLEANING & POWER WASHING ïExcellent Rates ïInsured ïImpeccable Ref's ïFree Estimates DILIGENT, LLC 314-771-6300 diligentllc@att.net

CLASSIC IMAGE WASHING & IRONING Pickup/Delivery Excellent References.

314-862-4138

ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL SERVICE YOU CAN COUNT ON Electrical Installation, Upgrades & Repairs, Room Additions, Kitchen, Basement and Bath Remodels.

Home Cleaning Professional 10+ Years Experience Insured & Bonded Call Neide 314-974-2281

Family Owned Over 60 Years.

Fully LicensedïBondedïInsured

636-498-0613 jbathe.com

HOUSE CLEANER Honest and Reliable.

Ten Plus Years Experience and References Available.

Please call 314-287-0406

COMPUTER SERVICES

Service at your home: Transfer data to new PCs Fix problems with current PCs Day, evening, weekends available Call Mike at 636-675-7641 www.STLpcguy.com

EDUCATION PREMIER GUITAR TEACHER Spring Discount. Schedule Forming. Lessons In Your Home. All Ages. All Levels. Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, Song Writing.

Degreed Award Winning Musician.

35 Years Experience. Ref's.

314-644-3163 EXPERIENCED TUTOR: One On One ACT/SAT: Reading and English Writing, grammar, critical thinking Over 30 years exp; flattering ref's Call: Patricia @ 636-394-2751 Email: campbellp483@gmail.com Individualized ACT PREP SAT/SSAT/GED Prep; Math Tutoring Programs designed for you.

Call or Email for a FREE Consultation JUST LEARN 314-394-2288 egill@JustLearnNow.com

LICENSED JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN 30 yrs. exp. Excellent References and Trustworthy. I can take care of all of your electrical needs. $40.00 per hour. 25.00 service call.

Larry 314-609-1015 I live in Ladue

ESTATE SALES ANOTHER PREMIER SALE BY GREAT ESTATES: Exceptional CWE estate of prominent physicians and world travelers offers fine period antiques, porcelains, original artwork, vintage clothing & toys.

50+ years accumulation on 3 floors plus basement, garage and garden. You will not want to miss this extraordinary sale!

4644 Maryland Ave, 63108 Fri April 12 9-4 Sat April 13 9-4 Sun April 14 9-4

FLOORING/TILE QUALITY That Floors You Custom Installation and Refinishing Guaranteed Professional Results Since 1985 Michael Gwidt 314-502-8135

FOR SALE BELLERIVE FOREVER CEMETERY/MASON RD. Lots in "Hiram Garden".

Beautiful Area. 14 Lots $25,000.

5 Adjoining Lots $1950 each.

Single Lots Valued at $4200.

Call 314-504-2155

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FOR SALE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO 1946 Model M, Satin Ebony Finish, Amazing Original Condition, Regularly Tuned.

Private Ladue Owner 314-991-9736

HEALTH FITNESS

HELP WANTED

PURE PILATES PLUS

INTERNET BASED RESEARCH ASSISTANT Grant Cooper & Associates, a nationally recognized Retained Executive Search Firm has an immediate need for full-time internet based Research Assistant. Skills required: Proficient in Word and Excel, excellent verbal and written skills, problem solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Ability to adapt to changing needs and a variety of situations.

For Information, please send resume to: Camille Crist Grant Cooper & Associates crist@grantcooper.com

Pilates is great for the core!

Pilates transforms the way your body looks, feels and performs.....

Call Kim at 314-753-3600 purepilatesplus.com

FOR THE HOME HOME ELECTRONICS' A/V Home Theater Installation & Servicing of Existing Electronics.

Remote control clean up and programming. TV, Phone, PC system Troubleshooting. Fully insured and referrals upon request.

Over 15 years of low voltage and Electronics' Experience.

The Right Connections 314-651-6279

PERSONAL TRAINING $20 Per Hourly Session Basic Monthly Membership $50 Private Club. Excellent Facility.

Call 314-427-0206

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

ASSISTANT WANTED 3-5 Hours a Week, Flexible.

Some Errands, Researching and Good with Computers.

Send References & Resume to: Andrea Jones, Ladue News 8811 Ladue Rd. Ste. D 63124 or Fax 314-863-4445

QUIT DREAMING AND BUILD YOUR PERSONAL SANCTUARY TODAY!

HOME IMPROVEMENT GREEN HOME REMODELING Siding, Windows & Doors Rodney 314.302.2625 Design Specialist • BBB Accredited greenhomeremodelingstl.com Visa & Master Card Accepted

PRECISION REMODELING Since 1990 - Interior & Exterior We Are Here For All Your Home Improvement Needs & Repairs.

Free Estimates! Fully Insured.

Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630

LAWN & GARDEN Time for Some

Hard Work Yard Work SPRING LANDSCAPING Landscape Design • Spring Clean-Up Brush Clearing • Bed Preparation • Tilling Weeding & Mulching • Planting Tree/Shrub Fertilization, Trimming and Removal • Lawn Fertilization, Weed Control, De-Thatching, Sodding and Seeding • Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing • Stone Walls, Patios, Borders and Drainage Solution.

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

REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms.

Over 21 Years Experience. For a Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049

hwyardwork@aol.com Since 2001

Since 1980

HOME IMPROVEMENT

CONSERVATORIES • SOLARIUMS SUNROOMS • GREENHOUSES sunshinerooms.com

314-561-5224

GUTTERS ROOFING Contact Tony 314-413-2888

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

Cleaning, Repairs, Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning Professional, Reliable & Insured No Mess Left Behind ï Free Est. thegutterguy-stl@hotmail.com

(314) 367-6054

CLAYTON HEIGHT'S GUTTER & HOME EXTERIORS Cleaning & Gutter Repair Copper & Aluminum Guttering Soffit & Fascia Covering Insured & Small Jobs O.K. Paul Steinbrook Tel: 314-971-2074

HANDYMAN SERVICES JON'S AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR Electrical, Carpentry, Floors, Windows, Plumbing, Painting, Tile and Lots More! Quality Guaranteed! Reasonable, Insured, Ref's NO JOB TOO SMALL! 314-205-1555 www.jonshomerepair.com MIKE'S HOME SERVICES Heating-New, Repair, Maintenance.

DecksïPowerwashingïRoof, Gutter Cleaning & RepairïPainting PlumbingïElectricalïSewer/Drain Basement Waterproofing. Hauling.

Hardwood, Tile & Carpet. Ref's Available. Mike 314-265-4568 Fully InsuredïAll Work Guaranteed HOUSE DOCTOR IS IN! One Call I Do It All Interior & Exterior Home Repairs, Powerwashing, Lawn Care, Mulching and More.

Call Joe Today 314.416.4645

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Providing Excellence In Home Care Services We Offer: Personal Home Assistance Service Personal Care Assistance Service Personal Concierge Service No Minimums Call Today 314-246-0098

PRIVATE DUTY CNA Seeking position for a min of 8-24 hour 7-days wk. Live-in Possible.

Specialize: Alzheimer's, Dementia, Movement Disorders, Lou Gehrig's, Diabetic, etc. 10+ yrs exp.

Errands, Dr. appt., Cook, Clean, etc. Prices negotiable. Own Car. Nursing Home & Ref's.

JACK OF ALL TRADES Architectural Degree 35 Years Experience In all phases of construction Room Additions Kitchen & Baths Basement Remodeling Drywall, Taping, Tile & More Reasonably Priced & Free Est. Marvin 314-808-8091 PATRICK INTERIOR FINISH, LLC. Specializing in Interior Home Remodeling. Carpentry, Dry Wall, Taping, Painting, Tiling & Hardwd Flooring. Over 25 Yrs Exp. NO PAY UNTIL JOB COMPLETE. Honest Day's Work for Honest Day's Pay. Ref's Avail. Lic & Bon. Call Patrick 314-415-0377 HOME REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood Repair, Tile, Flooring, Drywall, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting. Insured. Free Est. 36 Yrs. Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511 KEN SINGLETON TUCKPOINTING brickwork, stonework, plaster, drywall, painting, carpentry, siding, gutters, roofing, chimney leaks; stopped guaranteed.

Call Ken 636-674-5013

Call 314-403-9818 KIRKWOOD HANDYMAN, Member BBB Insured. Carpentry, Plumbing, Elect., Gutter Cleaning, Drywall and Painting.

Call Greg Filley 314-966-3711 No job is too small!

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VISITING ANGELS 24/7 Companion Care for Seniors.

Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping & Peace of Mind.

314-569-9890

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A+ rating from BBB Serving St. Louis for over 30 years 314.965.9377 TonyLaMartinaPlumbing.com $20 off any service call Please present ad - Exp. 04.26.13

DSI / Door Solutions Inc. Garage Doors Electric Openers Fast Repairs Free Estimates Custom Wood and Steel Doors BBB Member Angieslist 314-550-4071

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

INTERIOR DESIGN/ DECORATOR GREAT ROOM, GREAT FURNITURE But Don't Know How To Arrange It. Let Me Help You Stage It For Home Selling, Redecorating or Moving. 25+ Years Experience in Interior Decorating.

Call Laura Yust 314-374-3458 laurayust@hotmail.com

LAWN & GARDEN

Mole Control & Geese Management Expert.

Spring Cleanup, Maintenance, Mowing, Weed Control, Mulching, Aeration, Seeding, Dethatching, Tree & Shrub Care, Sodding, Design & Installation, Eco-Friendly Applications, Chemical/Fertilizer Treatment. Insured & BBB A+ Rating. Dave 314-575-3200 proturflandscapesolutions.com HAJEK LAWNCARE Weekly Mowing as Low as $25.

Fertilization Programs Spring Cleanup Sod•Mulch•Aerating•Seeding Dethatching•Shrub Trimming Tree & Brush Removal DrainageïIrrigation Repair Retaining WallsïGutter Cleaning•Decorative Gravel Joshua 314-856-3544 hajeklawncare@yahoo.com

Get your BBQ grill ready for Spring & Baseball Cookouts!

Treat yourself to a clean, healthy grill this season.

Our steam bath process helps remove greasy buildup and harmful carcinogens.

Grill healthier, better tasting food.

Call Steve 314-452-7192 or visit www.bbqgrillco.com

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial Spring Cleanup, Mulching, Edging, Mowing, Turf Maintenance, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Leaf & Gumball Cleanup, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Solutions Licensed Landscape Architect & Designer

Everything for Your Property.

Specialize in Design & Construction of Brick & Stone Walks, Walls, Patios & Pool Decks. 33 Yrs. Exp. Call George 314-567-6066

Member of BBB For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

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SPRING 2013 GARDENING NEW PLANT VARIETIES GARDEN RENOVATIONS MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS EXPERIENCED, AFFORDABLE

314 771 1077 GARDEN KEEPERS

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GARDEN SERVICES Design ï Install ï Maintain Years of Experience Owner and Operator Jim 314-497-2120 Specializing in Perennials & Annuals

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

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CURT'S COMPLETE LAWN and Garden Services FOR LESS!!! Spring Cleanup Special, Lawn Mowing, Mulching, Bed Maintenance, Trimming Shrubs, Power Washing, Patios & Other Honey Do Jobs Done Right!

Call Curt at 314-686-2072

MOUND CITY GARDENS Landscape Design & Construction Formal & Natural Landscapes Soil Preparation ï Drainage Work Natural Rock Work Rain Gardens ï Water Features Call 314-280-0498 or visit: facebook.com/moundcitygardens

JOHN'S SHORTCUTS Lawn Care Service & Maintenance.

Grass Cutting, Fertilization & Mulching. Free Estimates.

20+ Years In Family Business John 314-602-2757

JOSE'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE Spring Cleanup, Grass Cutting, Mulching, Retaining Walls, Tree Removal, Trimming Shrubs, Sod. & Much More. Reasonable Rates.

Call Today for Your Free Estimate.

314-960-4203 Ladue and Local Mulch is here, and SPARKLE AFFORDABLE! Landskeeping is here to help you clean and prep your beds and spread that MULCH! Call: Jackie 'aka' SPARKLE for a Sparkling job! 314-517-5807 or Nassau@charter.net

SPRING SHRUB TRIMMING & MULCHING Lowest Prices in Town!

Call Jeff with Mizzou Crew Landscaping, 314-520-5222 and visit for $25 off coupon and video: FASTandFREE.US/trim.html

SPRING YARD & GARDEN CLEANUP SPECIALIST! Leaves, Limbs, Weeds and Overgrowth Removed. 20+ Years Exp; Thorough & Affordable!

Charles 314-448-1051

CHARMING LADUE GUEST HOME 1BR, 1BA, Available May 1.

Includes all utilities.

Non-smoker. WD. Single only. $850/MO 314-302-3579

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

MASONRY/CONCRETE COMPLETE CONCRETE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Pool Deck, Stamped Concrete, Decorative Designs, Concrete Restoration. Free Estimates.

Quality! Integrity! Excellence!

314-620-0016 Now Accepting Visa & MC

PAINTING

Mark Twain Plaza I Bldg Suite 305-J Edwardsville, IL 62025 361 SQ FT $650 PER MONTH Contact: Ellen Suppiger Mannion Balke Brown Transwestern 314-880-0426 314-440-4030

O’BRIEN PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting • Power Washing Wallpapering • Plastering

35 Years Experience Fully Insured • References

LOT FOR SALE 12531 Ridgefield Dr in Des Peres Beautiful Corner Lot Ready for Your Dream Home. Quick Access to Shopping, Schools and I270.

110' X 151' Paul 314-775-7263

314-481-3500 For Sale By Owner

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

Insured.

Call John for a free estimate 314-703-2794

For advertising information:

314-269-8838 classified@laduenews.com

MASTER ARTISANS INC. Quality Prep & Painting Wall Glazing, Marbleizing, Graining, Murals & More. www.masterartisansinc.com Jeff Baumgartner 636.225.5244 PAINTING, REMODELING, Carpentry, Wood Rot Repair, Tile Work, Flooring, Decks and Arbors.

17 years exp. Free estimates.

Call Kent at 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.com

PET SERVICES

8811 Ladue Rd, Suite D St. Louis, MO 63124

THE WELL BEHAVED PET....

For all your home training needs.

New Puppy, Puppy Mill, Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems.

OH, DON'T FORGET THE CAT!!!!

Call me, I can help.

Laura @ 636-456-9993

Yucko's

DEADLINE: TUESDAYS AT 4 PM

Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

314-770-1500

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

RUGS Bendas Oriental Rugs

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

314-862-4410 Tues-Sat 10-5 Appt Recommended

SERVICES DISORGANIZED? STRESSED? MOVING? FILES IN SHAMBLES? Margery Miller & Assoc.

Organizational Consultants 636-230-6683 We help put order in your life. óóóóóóóóóóóóóóó THE MOVING MANAGER ....managing the details door to door. A personalized service to organize & oversee your residential or business move.

Margery Miller & Assoc.

636-230-6683

MR. MOM'S HOME SERVICES: Window & Gutter Cleaning, Decks, Fencing, Houses, Concrete Power Washed and Sealed.

Painting.

Insured.

314-831-5597

www.yuckos.com

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SERVICES $ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales!

Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage Locker Leftovers!

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM

WHAT'S FOR DINNER? Dinner is Served, Personal Chef Service will Plan Menus, Grocery Shop and Prepare Meals in Your Home for You to Enjoy at Your Convenience.

Alison Brinker, Registered Dietitian 314-845-2709

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

TREES

TUCKPOINTING

serving St. Louis for over 25 years

Mortar Color Matching

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial

Brick Cleaning

Bricklaying

Stone Work

Tree Removal, Brush Removal, Pruning, Plant Healthcare, Deadwooding, Deep Root Fertilization, Stump Grinding, Cabling & Storm Cleanup

Power Washing

Caulking

Waterproofing & Sealing Custom Color Pool Caulking

314-772-0190 danmilbournconstruction.com

Piano Tuning, Repairs & Moving 31 Years Experience www.ballspianoservice.net 314-324-2760

20+ Years Experience ALL WORK GUARANTEED Complete Home Tuckpointing Spot Tuckpointing w/ Color Match Chimney Repair & Rebuilding Patio & Sidewalk Repair Insured tuckpointingandmasonry.com 314-352-4222 MC & VISA ACCEPTED

VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY Inherited old jewelry from the 30's?

Looking to buy Jewelry in excellent condition as well as signed pieces.

314-651-1052

MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing with Color Match.

Chimney, Brick & Stone Repair.

Cleaning & Caulking. BBB-A+ $50 off $500+ 314-486-3303 masseytuckpointing.com

The Standard in Tree and Lawn Care Free Estimates by Certified Arborists Emergency Service - Insured

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

SELL IT HERE

AMBASSADOR WINDOW CLEANING Angie's List Award Winner Serving St. Louis' Finest Homes Since 1991 636-498-6006

314.821.2665 www.raystreeservice.com

Trees Trimmed & Removed

• Stone Retaining Walls • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

(636) 274-1378

Chimney & Complete Houses, Spot Tuckpointing with Color Match.Brick & Stone Repair. Flagstone & Patio Repair. Basement Waterproofing. Caulking, Silicon Waterproofing. Powerwashing.

Prompt Free Est. Fully Insured.

314-645-8991 or 636-947-2133 Member of BBB & A+ MC or Visa Accepted

B.S. Horticulture Board Certified Master Arborist Fertilization, Trimming, Pruning, & Spraying

www.gammatree.com BAUMANN TREE Professional Service at an Affordable Price.

Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate and Property Inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

22 Years in Business!

8 Consecutive Service Award Winner '05-'12. Solid Tuckpointing & Spotpointing with Color Match.

Chimney, Stone, Caulking, Brick Repair, & Waterproofing. Prompt Free Estimates. Fully Insured. A+ BBB 2011 Torch Award Winner (314) 645-1387 mirellituckpointing.com Credit Cards Accepted

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

Specialize in Chimneys All Types of Brick Work Powerwashing & Other Odd Jobs.

25 Yrs. Exp., Free Est. & Insured Jerry 314-220-3584

314-725-6159 Tim Gamma

Ball's Piano Service

ROBERTSVILLE ESTATE AUCTION CO. Entire Estates or Just Down Sizing Cash Buyout or Consignment For Onsite Evaluation Call 314-229-9274 ï 636-675-5566 www.robertsvilleauction.com

T&J TUCKPOINTING

TREE SERVICE

BRIAN'S HAULING "U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc. Brian 314-740-1659

WANTED

Written Guarantee • No Job Too Small Credit Cards Accepted • Insured

Over 40 Years Experience For a free estimate call 314-426-2911 or e-mail us at info@buntonmeyerstl.com

GILLS ALLEN'S HAULING SERVICE 15, 20 and 30 Yard Trash Containers. Hauling Service.

No Job Too Big Or Small.

Any Type of Trash Removal.

314-621-0481 or 581-7274

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