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NEW CONSTRUCTION 234 Reedway Lane Kirkwood | $720,000

17766 Hornbean Drive Wildwood | $619,888

625 Ericson Place Kirkwood | $549,000

521 Overlook Terrace Court Eureka | $499,900

1549 Garden Valley Drive Wildwood | $600,000

12538 Villa Hill Lane Creve Coeur | $357,900

9010 Bayhill Lane Olivette | $565,000

1649 Garden Valley Court Wildwood | $550,000

535 North Mason Road Creve Coeur | $297,500

319 Shady Meadows Ballwin | $284,900

842 Duke Drive University City | $225,000

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CONTENTS SOCIETY I LOVE A GOOD TELEVISION SERIES. WHEN I FIND ONE THAT ENGAGES and fascinates me, I find a way to ‘stick with it’ to the very end. Back in the day, it meant staying in (or staying up). These days, my DVR makes getting caught up so much easier. Not that I’d need it with my latest obsession, House of Cards, which I’ve binge-watched for the last two seasons. Recently, the series’ creator, St. Louis native Beau Willimon, appeared at a sold-out fundraiser for the St. Louis County Library Foundation. And while those in the audience already were big fans like me, it became apparent that they became even bigger fans that evening. Mr. Willimon spoke passionately about the need for accessible public libraries in every St. Louis neighborhood. As a John Burroughs student, he fondly recalled his routine of walking to and from school to the library; and while there, he would devour books, and read and read and read. And his testimony wasn’t just lip service: He initiated an impromptu pledge drive during his appearance, pledging to personally match whatever funds were raised. Our coverage begins on p. 6.

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A retired Kirkwood school teacher’s first dog leads to a crosscountry bike adventure, raising funds for charity.

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BIG FANS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES As Opening Day approaches, fans young and old are gearing up for another great season of Cardinals baseball.

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‌ hat’s your Cardinals W outlook for this season? DIANE ANDERSON I THINK WE HAVE A STRONG TEAM THIS year with a few new kids; and if everyone works a bit harder, we have a great team with a whole lot of potential. Let the good times roll! Baseball and summertime in St. Louis—it doesn’t get any better! Go Cards!

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MARK BRETZ I FULLY EXPECT THE CARDINALS TO WIN at least 93 games this season and make the post-season playoffs once again. After that, who knows? But Cardinal Nation once again will be cheering well into October.

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New home nearing completion by Dublen in Ladue Schools, 1.5-story, 4 BD, 3.5 Baths...$1,295,000 neW listing

WITH MORE THAN 80 HOME GAMES THIS year, I predict that the Cardinals will sell 3.5 million hot dogs and 1.25 million nachos before they reach Red October, at which time the Giants will fall.

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9527 engel lane, olivette (ladUe schools) Newer 2-sty custom home by Dublen with 4 BD, 3.5 baths with 3,200 SF on level wooded .33-acre lot...$649,900

9441 old BonhoMMe road, olivette (ladUe schools) Original farm house with two additions on gorgeous acre lot with 5,000 SF and wonderful living spaces!...$799,900 Under contract!

12440 cross green lane, creve coeUr Newer custom 2-story 4BD, 3.5 bath gem by owner/builder loaded with upgrades with 3,350 SF on gorgeous cul-de-sac lot...$649,500

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S O C I E T Y St. Louis County Library

WILLIMON RECEPTION

BY BRYAN SCHRAIER

EAU WILLIMON, THE CREATOR of House of Cards, returned to his hometown recently as the headliner of a special fundraiser for the St. Louis County Library Foundation. Willimon, a John Burroughs alum, also serves as head writer and executive director of Netflix’s runaway hit series starring Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright. His appearance, which included a VIP reception and on-stage interview with KMOX’s Debbie Monterrey, drew a sell-out crowd to Library Headquarters. Proceeds from the event benefit the Library’s ForWord Fund, which seeks to sustain and expand literacy and early children education programs.

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8012 Pershing Avenue, 63105 $799,000 • 3 bedrooms • 2.5 baths BY BRYAN SCHRAIER

EIMAN MARCUS RECENTLY HOSTED THE kickoff for the Contemporary Art Museum’s Dada Ball & Bash. The event featured CAM’s board and event committee members selecting stylish ensembles as part of a fashion show that interpreted their own versions of the Dada movement of the early 1900s. The Dada Ball & Bash will take place at the Koken Art Factory on May 16. Ladue News is a proud media sponsor of the Dada Ball & Bash.

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1012 Bristol Manor Drive, 63011 $650,000 • 4 bedrooms • 4 baths

Gorgeous atrium ranch with soaring ceilings, well designed interior and exterior spaces in Parkway West Schools. Walls of windows on two levels. Walk-out “in-law” suite. 3 car garage.

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12906 Topping Estates Drive, 63131 $1,850,000 • 5 bedrooms • 7 baths

This charming story and a half home on one acre with over 5804 square feet, includes a beautiful first floor master suite, dramatic ceiling heights. Incredibly crafted kitchen with french doors and windows overlooking outdoor oasis with veranda and pool. Upstairs bedrooms surround common family room; lower level has 10 foot ceilings, stone fireplace, full kitchen, bedroom, and full bath. Look closely so as not to miss a single, thoughtful detail!!!

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1. 2326 Clifton Forge Drive, Town & Country

NEW LISTING! With style bridging between contemporary and traditional, this warmly accented home is brimming with rich appointments and quality upgrades. Enjoy summer days with the saltwater pool.

$937,000

6. 14410 Open Meadow Ct., Unit W, Chesterfield

Over 4,000 square feet in Conway Meadows! Entertaining will be a breeze with the updated kitchen and the large living and dining rooms, not to mention the two-story great room with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace.

$439,000

New Listings

2. 3810 Linden Tree Lane, St. Louis

$264,900

7. 139 Ladue Oaks Drive, Creve Coeur

$554,500

7 Carrswold Drive • Clayton

NEW LISTING! This two-year-old townhome offers high ceilings, hardwood floors and an open floor plan. Entertain in the great room with fireplace and deck/patio access. Cook up favorites in the gourmet kitchen.

3. 15 Portland Drive, Frontenac

$895,000

NEW LISTING! Built by Higginbotham, this home offers superior quality, extensive millwork and beautiful hardware throughout. Main floor master, four more bedrooms, finished lower level and an inviting pool!

4. 2810 Stonington Place, Frontenac

$1,325,000

NEW LISTING! A cul-de-sac setting, gourmet kitchen, main floor master with luxurious bath, three additional bedrooms, a backyard retreat with pool, deck and entertainment/cooking area...the list goes on and on!

5. 700 South Meramec, Clayton

$899,900

NEW LISTING! Gracious living is presented throughout this Tudor, courtesy of the spacious living room with French doors to an inviting sunroom, a dining room with art glass windows and picture molding and an updated kitchen opening to the family room.

Boasting five generously sized bedrooms, four-plus baths, a large living room, separate dining room, updated kitchen and an enormous family room, 139 Ladue Oaks has all the space you need!

8. 3 Nassau Drive, Ladue

$550,000

The perfect family home and in Ladue schools. This bright gem has a large family room with fireplace, built-ins and pretty moldings. Catch up with guests in the warm sunroom or in the dining room with bay window. Further highlights include a huge master suite, numerous system improvements and a brick patio in the fenced backyard.

9. 3 Cher El Lane, Ladue

$1,285,000

Stone, terrazzo, timber and frame all provide the breathtaking backdrop when gazing through to take in the recent pool with natural stone, covered veranda and lush surroundings. A gourmet kitchen, first floor master, newer baths and a charming carriage house add to the appeal.

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5 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths $2,950,000 1950 Log Cabin Lane • Ladue 6 Bedrooms, 6 Baths $2,799,000 1575 Dietrich Chase • Ballwin 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths $599,900

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7 Carrswold Drive (Clayton).

$2,950,000

1950 Log Cabin Lane (Ladue).

$2,799,000

4 Dromara Road (Ladue).

$2,395,000

30 Huntleigh Woods (Huntleigh).

$2,295,000

6 West Geyer (Frontenac).

$1,695,000

15 Country Life Acres (Country Life Acres). $1,499,000 5 Kings Pond Road (Glendale).

$1,490,000

14780 Sugarwood Trail (Chesterfield).

$1,395,000

2810 Stonington Place (Frontenac).

$1,325,000

1 Masonridge Court (Town & Country). $1,295,000 3 Cher El Lane (Ladue).

$1,285,000

18503 Great Meadow Rd. (Wildwood). $1,249,000 2 Mayfair Road (Ladue).

$1,195,000

6 Kehrs Mill Glen Court (Chesterfield).

$1,100,000

2603 Wild Plum Valley (Catawissa).

$989,000

12 Berkley Lane (Ladue).

$975,000

23 Picardy Lane (Ladue).

$975,000

2326 Clifton Forge Drive (T & C).

$937,000

419 Polo Drive (Clayton).

$900,000

700 South Meramec (Clayton).

$899,900

15 Portland Drive (Frontenac).

$895,000

55 Briarcliff (Ladue).

$889,000

34 Burroughs Lane (Ladue).

$749,000

922 South Meramec (Clayton).

$699,000

l 411 Algonquin Place (Webster). l

$659,900

1 Westwood Country Club (Westwood).

$649,900

134 Ballas Court (Town & Country).

$615,000

l 139 Ladue Oaks Dr. (Creve Coeur). n

$554,500

l 3 Nassau Drive (Ladue). l

$550,000

131 Carriage Square (Creve Coeur).

$575,000

423 Twin Creek Road (Creve Coeur).

$575,000

1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).

$550,000

14507 Wellington Estates Manor (Chesterfield). $499,900 10225 Thornwood Drive (Ladue).

$498,000

409 Bates Street (New Haven).

$495,000

21 Beacon Hill (Creve Coeur).

$435,000

2124 South Compton Ave. (St. Louis).

$419,900

1811 Boaz Avenue (Kirkwood).

$399,900

4457 McPherson Avenue (CWE).

$399,000

7440 Stanford Avenue (University City). $379,000 1682 Timber Hollow Drive (Wildwood). $349,900 12121 Hibler Drive (Creve Coeur).

$339,000

233 Jasmin Park Court (Ballwin).

$329,000

4228 Roland Blvd. (Pasadena Hills).

$324,900

8838 Madge Avenue (Brentwood).

$299,900

614 Autumnwood Forest Dr. (Lake St. Louis).

$275,000 504 Atalanta Avenue (Webster Groves). $249,900 3527 Post Valley (Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fallon). 749 West Jewel Ave. (Kirkwood).

4120 Hartford Street (St. Louis). 438 Sunningwell Drive (Webster).

$245,000 $239,900 $199,900 $189,000

273 Wanderfern Woods (Innsbrook).

$159,900

8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).

$133,480

1040 North Rock Hill (Rock Hill).

$85,000

7719 Lacorn Court (Normandy).

$79,900

Condos & Villas

14417 Rue De Gascony Court (Chesterfield). $599,900 1575 Dietrich Chase Lane (Ballwin).

$599,900

200 S. Brentwood Blvd #5D (Clayton).

$499,900

14410 Open Meadow Ct., Unit W (Chesterfield).

$439,000 7571 Buckingham Drive #1 (Clayton).

$265,000

3810 Linden Tree Lane (St. Louis).

$264,900

1965 Grinnell Terrace (Maryland Heights). $244,900 208 Ambridge Court #201 (Chesterfield).

$239,500 900 South Hanley Road #7D, Clayton). $232,500 1229 Hunters Chase (Eureka).

$225,000

1515 Lafayette Ave. #501 (St. Louis).

$159,900

5635 Waterman #31 (St. Louis).

$159,900

615 Clara Avenue #14 (CWE).

$140,000

1137 Rue La Ville Walk #1137 (Creve Coeur). $128,400 1614 Oriole Lane (Brentwood).

$118,000

5353 North Kenrick Parke #207 (Shrewsbury). $100,000 2506 Creve Coeur Mill #9 (Maryland Heights). $66,400

Lots for Building

1035 Price School Lane (Ladue).

$1,100,000

45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

$1,095,000

A Closer View Like living on a country lane, this Frontenac address is home to some of the most charming residences in the area. Hennessey-built, the finely crafted and newer construction New England home includes the finest appointments of old and new: built-ins with luxurious moldings and casements, hardwoods, top-of-the-line kitchen opening to a beautiful outdoor setting with pool and stone patio, and so much more. Functionally includes four bedrooms with en-suite baths and walk-in closets, two office areas, a three-car garage, the list goes on. Adding to the appeal is the bonus room above the garage for family fun and entertaining.

6 West Geyer Lane - Frontenac 4+ bedrooms, 4+ baths Listed by Joan Schnoebelen & Megan Rowe $1,695,000

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SOCIE T Y St. Louis Public Library

A TASTE OF FICTION

BY DIANE ANDERSON

U E S T S E N J OY E D A N evening of food, drink and elaborate literary-themed t rea ts a t t h e C e n t ra l Library’s Great Hall for A Taste of Fiction. Each of the works of culinary and literary fusion was on view, while attendees also enjoyed appetizers inspired by literature. Proceeds from the evening benefit culinary programming and the culinary collection of the St. Louis Public Library. Event co-chairs were Erica Leisenring and Sally Nikolajevich.

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BY ELIZABETH MERKEL

RSULINE ACADEMY recently hosted Sweet Soiree 2015 Buona Festa Auction on the school campus. The auction welcomed alumnae and recognized staffer Thelma Hartnett for her 50 years of service to Ursuline Academy. In addition to the silent and live auctions, the event featured a wine garden and grab bags. President Tina Reichardt and Ursuline Academy principal Mark Michalski, along with current students, greeted the guests in attendance. Julie Basler, Kelly Berra and Beth Intagliata served as event chairs.

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HE TRIBUTE TO SUCCESS luncheon honored and celebrated successful women from all walks of life, and of all ages and professions. Those honored included female CEOs and business owners, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, mentors and other professional women from the Greater St. Louis area. Connections to Success inspires individuals to realize their dreams and achieve economic independence by providing hope, resources and a plan, and be the leader in empowering individuals in their transformation to economic independence. Event co-chairs were Irasa Downing and Kathy McElligott.

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URING ITS RECENT Heartworks Gala at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, The Marfan Foundation honored Washington University School of Medicine faculty, including: Dr. Patrick Geraghty (Hero with a Heart Award), Dr. Robert Mecham (Distinguished Research Award), as well as Ron and Pam Rubin (Community Champions Award). Isaiah Austin, former Baylor University basketball standout attended as a special guest. Austin was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome in June 2014. Marfan syndrome is a life-threatening genetic disorder of the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s connective tissue, affecting the heart and blood vessels, the bones and the eyes. Co-hosts for the evening were Alan and Rebecca Braverman. More photos on page 91

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What is Spirit of Women? Spirit of Women at St. Luke’s Hospital is how we care for you, the caregiver for everyone else. It’s how we personalize your health experience. It’s how we help you maintain good health. It is our commitment to providing leading women’s health education and services to the community.

‌ ave the date: The sixth annual SING FOR SITEMAN benefit concert S will be held Monday, June 15, at the Performing Arts Center at John Burroughs School. Nine celebrated Opera Theatre of Saint Louis vocalists will join renowned pianist (and Sing for Siteman founder) CAROL WONG on-stage for an evening of musical favorites. A wine-and-dessert reception featuring the performers follows the concert. Tickets ($100 for preferred seating; $50 for general seating) are available by calling Opera Theatre’s box office at 961-0644 or by visiting singforsiteman.org. Proceeds benefit Siteman Cancer Center’s Discovery Fund in support of promising cancer research projects. Event co-chairs are KIM EBERLEIN and CATHY BERGES. Cancer survivor and author TERI GRIEGE is serving as honorary chair. LN is a proud media sponsor of Sing for Siteman.

Be part of it. St. Luke’s offers a complimentary Spirit of Women membership program that makes good health and wellness easier for women and their families with: • health tips and resources • free magazine subscription to St. Luke’s Spirit of Women • invitations to special events like Day of Dance and Spirit Girls’ Night Out • exclusive discounts at more than 100 area retailers more ways Join today and find mor to take action for your health at stlukes-stl.spirithealth.com.

Sing for Siteman co-chairs Kim Eberlein and Cathy Berges with honorary chair Teri Griege (center)

To mark National Library Week, ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY is bringing back its Food for Fines program from April 12 through April 18. The program accepts canned goods in lieu of outstanding overdue fines. For each can donated, $1 in fines (up to $10 total) will be waived by the library. This is the 17th year for Food for Fines, which, in the last five years, has collected approximately 186,000 pounds of canned goods. All donations will be given to OPERATION FOOD SEARCH for distribution throughout the St. Louis area.

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Is your little tot the one? We are officially searching for the 2015 LADUE NEWS LIL’ ONE! Our youngster of the year will star in an upcoming fashion shoot, as well as be featured in the pages of LN throughout the year. Nominations will be accepted via our Facebook page through 5 p.m. on Monday, May 4. Voting on Facebook ends on Friday, May 8, at 5 p.m. For a complete set of rules or to enter, visit facebook.com/laduenews.

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WORD AROUND TOWN One of the stars of the 1980s film, The Princess Bride, is coming to St. Louis for a special screening of the cult-classic fairy tale. CARY ELWES, who played the dashing Westley, has written a book based on the making of the movie. As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride features interviews from Elwes’ co-stars, including ROBIN WRIGHT, BILLY CRYSTAL, CHRISTOPHER GUEST and MANDY PATINKIN. Elwes will appear at a 6 p.m. screening on Monday, May Cary Elwes 4, at Webster University’s Winifred Moore Auditorium. Following the screening, a discussion and book-signing will take place. Each admission ($29) comes with a copy of As You Wish. For tickets, visit left-bank.com/elwes.

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Congratulations to the winners of this year’s ST. LOUIS THEATER CIRCLE AWARDS. They include: St. Louis Actor’s Studio’s All in the Timing (Outstanding Comedy Ensemble), Insight Theatre’s Death of a Salesman (Outstanding Drama Ensemble), Stages St. Louis’ How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Outstanding Musical Ensemble), St. Louis Actor’s Studio’s Blithe Spirit (Outstanding Comedy Production), Insight Theatre’s Death of a Salesman and Hot City Theatre’s Normal Heart (Outstanding Drama Production-tie), and The Muny’s Seussical (Outstanding Musical Production). The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis took home the most awards (six) for its production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Tour homeowner Patti Short and Home Design Tour chair Allison Lavigne

Eight spectacular homes will be showcased next weekend for the JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ST. LOUIS’ fifth annual Home Design Tour. Self-guided tours of the homes, which are located in Ladue, Clayton, Creve Coeur, the Central West End, Tower Grove and Kirkwood, are offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 18. Proceeds from the tour and the pre-tour VIP party on Friday, April 17, benefit the Junior League’s training and community programs. For ticket information, call 822-2344 or visit jlsl.org.

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WERE YOU THERE WHEN ... BY AMANDA DAHL

‌ he Rossman School Parents’ Club recently hosted ‘On Air at Rossman,’ a mediaT themed trivia night. The event raised more than $40,000 for the school, and had almost 150 participants, including parents, alumni and faculty. Committee members included: Praida Daengsurisri, Lucie Dempsey, Melissa Kantrovitz, Alison Nadaud, Tracey Temanson and Kathy Wunderlich. Rossman school teacher Jim Holmes served as emcee and trivia master for the event. Pictured: On Air at Rossman committee members

CharacterPlus held a kickoff event for its new campaign, ‘Character is Critical.’ David and Thelma Steward hosted the event for the bi-annual fundraising campaign at Bellerive Country Club. Special guest Jackie Joyner-Kersee, a threetime gold medal Olympian, spoke to the 104 members of the campaign committee about perseverance and setting goals. Pictured: David and Thelma Steward, Diane Kline, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and Veronica and Randy McDonnell

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Emily Tobar, a sophomore at Pattonville High School, recently earned her Girl Scout Gold Award after a decade of membership with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Not only did she earn the highest award in Girl Scouts, she also was recognized nationally for her exemplary volunteer service with a Certificate of Excellence from The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, and with a President’s Volunteer Service Award granted by the program on behalf of President Barack Obama. Tobar constructed a 100-grid playground game board for Bridgeway Elementary School as part of her Gold Award project. In addition, she created age-appropriate lesson plans for teachers that incorporated the game board to teach students valuable math skills.

Students of Westminster Christian Academy engaged the community at Delmar Gardens as part of a new service project. Sophomore Michelle Morley conceptualized the project and recruited fellow students to join in connecting with seniors through a weekly hour-long visit. Westminster biblical ethics teacher Larry Hughes serves as faculty sponsor of the group. The students converse, play bingo, and serve refreshments to the residents. Pictured: Larry Hughes and junior Sarah Ragsdale

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PRING HAS FINALLY ARRIVED, AND AT Mari de Villa, things are really heating up, says Fred Wiesehan, CEO and president of the luxury retirement community. “Anyone who thinks retirement living is sedentary is sadly mistaken here; there’s always something going on,” he says. Among the most popular recent events were an Easter brunch, which was celebrated by more than 150 of Mari de Villa’s guests and family members, Wiesehan says. The community’s ever-popular Speakers Series recently hosted Ted Drewes, who is a resident of Villa Estates. Drewes’ talk focused on the history and growth of his famous custard stand, where he remains actively involved—and ended with a sweet treat for all, Wiesehan notes. Next week, renowned sculptor Harry Weber will continue the series. Residents of Mari de Villa have a full calendar

of events to choose from, including water aerobics and other exercise programs, book reviews, bridge groups and much more, Wiesehan says. Regular trips are planned to a variety of events throughout St. Louis, including shows at the Peabody Opera House, the Fox Theatre, the Touhill Performing Arts Center; as well as dinner at area restaurants such as Cardwell’s, Tony’s and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant. “It’s entirely up to the guest,” he says. “They can pick and choose what they like—whether it’s going to see a guest speaker, boarding the Mercedes coach and going to a show, or listening to the daily live music offered in the Villa West and Villa East.” Asked about the community’s most popular events, Wiesehan says they usually always center around food. “Meals are a major activity of the Continued on page 93

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OT EVERYONE IS CUT OUT for the track or for the bike—or even for the elliptical machine. And weight loss can be a frustrating journey without some form of calorie-burning activity. But even if you can’t or don’t want to lace-up your running shoes, there are other options, and yoga is gaining attention as a weight-loss tool. “Yoga is an ancient practice that, in addition to its spiritual traditions, also has positive effects on weight loss and increasing overall health and vitality,” says Katie Kelly, owner of Shanti Yoga. “There is clinical evidence that proves exercise— and yoga, in particular—can decrease the release of cortisol (the stress hormone in your body), which leads to increased risk of obesity.” Kelly notes that Bikram yoga probably is best for weight loss. “As it is done in a heated room of 103 degrees or more, you will show immediate weight loss, but must also take into consideration the proportion of weight loss due to dehydration,” she says. “It can be a very detoxifying practice if you are healthy, have low blood pressure and don’t have health complications. If you are questioning this, you should discuss this with your primary-care provider before beginning this practice.” Other calorie-burning forms of yoga include vinyasa and ashtanga, which Lindsey Terry, a private Pilates and yoga instructor, who also teaches yoga classes at the St. Louis Jewish Community Center, refers to as ‘power yoga.’ “These classes incorporate physically challenging poses in which the student often uses their own body weight as resistance,” she explains. “This helps build lean muscle, and the more muscle we have, the more calories we burn. However, perhaps the more unexpected manner in which yoga can aid weight loss is through mindfulness, which is an essential component in all types of yoga. Through our practice, we learn to pay more attention in all aspects of our lives, including what we eat.” Yoga also attracts athletes who benefit from the practice’s stretching and focus on core strength. “I commonly see runners, cyclists and rock-climbers using yoga to stretch tight muscles,” Kelly says. “A Yin Yoga practice will have you holding stretches for longer periods of time to work even deeper into connective tissue and fascia.” Both Kelly and Terry recommend a 60- to 90-minute yoga class two or three times per week. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends doing at least 150 minutes of exercise weekly,” notes Kelly. “That can be broken

down into whatever variation fits your schedule. If you need to rest, take a restorative yoga class or try meditation. Both still work to lower the stress hormone cortisol, so it’s very beneficial to your body.”

Terry adds that her students gain more than just a better body. “Learn the true meaning of yoga and take it off the mat,” she says. “Can it help you lose weight? Absolutely. But it can also change you in more ways than you ever expected.”

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VEN OLE FELLAS LIKE ME FEEL invigorated with the warm, bright days of spring. I often jump out in the garage to clean out junk, and begin working on my garden. And by evening...yikes! I can hardly stand up without wrenching in pain. Why am I sharing such personal information? Well, truth be told, the very same issues can impose on the well-being of your pets. They, too, are coming out of relative inactivity of the recent winter months, and are excited to get out, run, jump and frolic around the yard and woodlands. They also can be vulnerable to muscle and joint pain. Of course, breed, age and conformation certainly can play a role. Again, as we manage ourselves, so should we manage our pets. If your dog is older, overweight, or has a history of intermittent or chronic lameness, you need to visit your veterinarian and discuss a best plan to introduce springtime activities and exercise. Be sure that, if needed, your pet is provided appropriate medications to assist in pain

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START EXERCISE SLOWLY WITH CONTROLLED WALKS AND SHORT PERIODS OF PLAY...GRADUALLY WORK UP TO MORE ACTIVE EVENTS OVER SEVERAL WEEKS, AND YOU WILL LIKELY HAVE A HEALTHY PET, ABLE TO MOVE, JUMP, RUN OR SWIM WITHOUT ISSUE. management. There are medicines that provide glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, alone or in combination. There are anti-inflammatory medicants, or others that attack pain centers more specifically. Don’t play veterinarian, because some of these meds can cause upset tummies or impact kidney function. Let your doctor determine the best

protocol for your pet’s unique needs. The other side of the argument is that covering pain or discomfort too effectively can also threaten the well-being of your pet. If they feel too comfortable and painfree, they may try to play and move too much, and subsequently, they can hurt themselves. Obviously, whatever the pathology that exists in the body—at the spine, the hips, the limbs or wherever—be sure that these medications do not provide 100-percent resolve. So, masking the symptoms and over activity will likely cause a flare-up. Start exercise slowly with controlled walks and short periods of play. If overweight from winter time inactivity and malaise, then be sure to institute a proper diet program. Gradually work up to more active events over several weeks, and you will likely have a healthy pet, able to move, jump, run or swim without issue. If you do see any form of lameness or discomfort in your pet, be sure to stop all activities and get to your veterinarian for an exam, pronto! Have a wonderful, safe springtime with your beloved critters!

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NCE UPON A TIME...Gail Velten retired as a teacher for the Kirkwood School District. She had never owned a pet in her life, and decided, “I did not want to leave this earth without experiencing owning a dog.” She felt unprepared to jump into dog ownership right away, though, since she didn’t know much about their care. “I started talking to ‘dog people’ about their pets,” she recalls. “It went on for months, until people were tired of listening to me, and said, You need to go down to the Humane Society and look...I’d never even petted a dog!” Velten called a friend who volunteered at the Humane Society of Missouri’s education department, and went to see the dogs. “She said, Let’s take this one to the get-to-know-you room. You know you can touch it, right? I was so distant!” Velten called her son, Tim, and together, they decided that Jazzy—a 2-year-old beagle-basenji mix— was the one. “A couple of months later, I began volunteering at the Humane Society too, and I can’t sing the praises of dog ownership enough, and what rescuing an animal can do for you. I’ve had Jazzy for three years now. She really has changed my life: She pines for me when I’m not there.” Jazzy also led to a great adventure that Velten currently is

LN PETS undertaking: She is riding a bike across the country, from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida, to raise money for the Humane Society of Missouri’s Spay It Forward Campaign. As we went to press, she was more than halfway to her destination, and 75 percent of the way to her $10,000 fundraising goal. The almost 3,000-mile trip was dubbed Tour de Tails, and combines Velten’s personal goal of visiting all 50 states with a cause she has grown to care deeply about. “I think Jazzy is going to be fine while I’m gone; my husband (Jim) will take good care of her,” she said in an interview before departing. “We would like to use the funding for a low-cost neutering program for the animals. I’ve been trying to educate about the animal overpopulation, and all the animals who are born through no fault of their own, and we have to be the voices for them.” Traveling with a group that includes a close friend, Velten says, “The going is tough, yet wonderful. I miss my family, but I am loving the experience from morning to night. The group has become a new family, and our causes that we are riding for remain close to our hearts.” Though she’s enjoying the trip, Velten is eager to get back to her family and Jazzy, who she says has made retirement much more exciting. “She slowly but surely has become part of our family. She’s been easy— you can just tell she’s so grateful to be rescued,” Velten says. “She was part of a hoarding rescue, and there was quite a variety of animals. She was very, very shy, and not at all aggressive... (When she first came home) I would keep the kennel door open; and at first, she would want to just stay in the kennel. Eventually, she would come out and feel like a part of the family, and then I would find her on top of my table, eating out of the cereal bowl!” Velten and her husband enjoy every achievement, such as the first time that Jazzy ‘found her bark,’ after she’d been with them for six months. “One day, she was sitting on the porch, and I heard this Woof!, and I said, Oh, my God, she said something! Truly, it’s like having a little kid; we’ve come from raising three children to this dog, and she has brought so much joy.” Editor’s Note: To donate to Gail Velten’s Tour de Tails fundraiser, visit hsmo.org, or follow her progress at the Tour de Tails page on Facebook.

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In Bloom at The Gatesworth areas and a party pavilion also overlook the gardens and ponds. “Many residents request apartments that overlook the gardens, others enjoy reading or talking with friends in shaded seating areas, and our party pavilion is a popular gathering place for birthdays and anniversaries,” Montrey notes. For residents who love to garden themselves, The Gatesworth creates a space for them to order their favorite plants and flowers. “They can enjoy taking care of the gardens themselves or having us take care of the plants for them,” Montrey says. The gardens are another way The Gatesworth helps residents feel at home, Montrey notes. “So many of our residents used to have beautiful gardens of their own. The gardens enrich their lives.” Shifrin compares life at The Gatesworth to living at a botanical garden. “There’s every species of trees; and every spring and summer, they plant beautiful flowers. It’s always lovely.” She and her husband love to spend time strolling down the walking paths that run alongside the lush gardens, relaxing on benches shaded by flowering trees and dining outside the West Wing overlooking

Gatesworth residents Edwin and Barbara Shifrin

the pond. “There are ducks in both ponds, and an island with plants and flowers. And the lily pads are just gorgeous,” Shifrin says. “They keep up the grounds perfectly.” Shifrin says people would be surprised to discover how beautiful it is at The Gatesworth. “Every time we take a walk, there’s something new to look at. We are enjoying watching spring appear.”

Life at The Gatesworth offers abundant opportunities to enrich mind, body and spirit. Residents enjoy a wide variety of cultural and social activities, award-winning cuisine, state-of-the-art Spa and Fitness Center, and our beautifully landscaped settings with Lakes, Private Parks, Putting Green, and Walking Paths. It’s time to explore the Best in Senior Living! For more information call (314) 993-0111 or stop by for a personal visit. The Gatesworth is committed to equal housing opportunity and does not discriminate in housing and services because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

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PRING IS IN BLOOM AT THE Gatesworth, much to the delight of its residents. “Our balcony overlooks a weeping willow, which extends over the pond. You can’t imagine a more beautiful place,” says resident Barbara Shifrin, who has been at The Gatesworth for more than a year, along with her husband, Edwin. Every year, the retirement community’s 12 acres are meticulously landscaped with seasonal flowers, shrubs and a variety of trees, all for the pleasure of its residents and guests. This summer, more than 800 annuals will be planted throughout its extensive gardens, including Dragon Wing begonias, Silver Stream lobularia, impatiens, purple coleus, Lavender Stream loculari and Whopper begonias. Four distinct courtyards feature a unique landscape design to offer something different around every corner, says assistant executive director Carrie Montrey, who oversees the care of the grounds. Walking paths wind throughout the gardens and around two reflecting ponds, complete with lily pads. Three outdoor dining

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ONCERTS, ART EXHIBITS, ICE CREAM socials and even luaus are on the summer calendars of local retirement communities. With the help of some communities, we compiled a list of warm-weather activities slated to keep residents busy from dawn to dusk.

ABERDEEN HEIGHTS The Queens of Swing At 3 p.m. July 3, Aberdeen Heights residents will hear the stories and sounds of The Queens of Swing, in honor of all-girl bands that played during the 1940s.

Art is Ageless To experience the value of creative expression at every age, Aberdeen Heights will host a reception at 9:30 a.m. May 6 for the exhibit, Art is Ageless, featuring fiber arts, mixed media, sculpture and photography created by local artists 65 and older. National Dandelion Day with Dandelion Wine On April 22, residents of Aberdeen Heights will have a taste of Lion’s Tooth, a one-of-a-kind dandelion liqueur by a trio of local St. Louis restaurateurs.

Bethesda Barclay House residents participate in a water aerobics class.

BETHESDA BARCLAY HOUSE Water Aerobics Nothing says summer like a swim, and the residents at Bethesda Barclay House can’t wait until the water aerobics classes return on Tuesday and Friday afternoons at the Clayton retirement community’s pool. Western Celebration During the annual Western Celebration on June 10, Bethesda Barclay House residents will don their finest Western wear for an evening of delicious dishes, good laughs and great company. An Aberdeen Heights resident enjoys some summer fun.

Margaritaville On Aug. 26, outfitted in a variety of island attire, the residents of Bethesda Barclay House will get into the Jimmy Buffett frame-of-mind and party Margaritaville-style, with plenty of cocktail shrimp, mussels on the half shell, a special seafood dip, Reggae music, and, of course, margaritas.

FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE CHESTERFIELD Bob Kuban Concert FVC residents by the busload will be attending the kickoff for the 28th annual Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. June 2 at Faust Park for food, fireworks and the swinging music of the Bob Kuban Band.

FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SUNSET HILLS Hawaiian Luau Residents will be whisked away to a tropical paradise featuring fire dancers, live music and an island feast during a Hawaiian Luau from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 in FVSH’s Grand Ballroom.

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Friendship Village Chesterfield residents attend an outdoor show during last year’s Summer Concert Series at Faust Park.

Duck Tales From early May until July every year since the 1970s, FVC residents and staff enjoy and interact with a wild duck that arrives to nest in one of the courtyards, hatch her young and benefit from a makeshift pool and grain provided by residents.

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WORLD-CLASS PHYSICIANS Residents Joyce and Len Banaszak attend a Gatesworth Luau.

THE GATESWORTH Gatesworth Luau The Gatesworth Luau will bring together a lavish Hawaii-inspired buffet and live entertainment of the islands from Terry Thompson’s Island Breeze Hawaiian Band and hula dancers on June 13 in the West Wing Pavilion.

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The Veterans Appreciation Luncheon In July, The Gatesworth will honor the military service of more than 50 residents with an event featuring a guest speaker from the USO of Missouri. Ice Cream Socials In July and August, residents will cool down in the summer heat at Ice Cream Socials, complete with delectable sundaes and social time.

RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. Exceptional care is closer than you think. Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized care for a unique line of services. You’ll also have access to world-class Washington University Physicians, BJC Medical Group and private practice physicians who utilize technology that you’d expect from a leader like Barnes-Jewish. It’s a combination of high-level care at a comfortable size that’s hard to find—except when you’re in the neighborhood.

Phil and Becky Germann, residents of The Willows at Brooking Park, enjoy a visit to the Missouri Botanical Garden.

THE WILLOWS AT BROOKING PARK Lantern Festival On June 26 and 28, The Willows at Brooking Park residents will marvel at 22 new glowing exhibits during the Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Barber of Seville On June 14, residents will enjoy a gourmet picnic dinner under the tents, followed by a performance of Barber of Seville, the opening show of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ new season. Mother’s Day Tea The community’s annual Mother’s Day Tea, held the Saturday before the holiday, will be a lovely homage to residents’ wedding dresses worn 60 years ago.

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“THE BIGGEST THING IS TO BE CLEAR WITH YOUR ADVISERS AND TO ASK QUESTIONS. IF QUESTIONS GO UNANSWERED, IT JUST LEAVES (CLIENTS) WITH WORRY. THE CLIENTS SHOULD ALWAYS KNOW WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THEIR INVESTMENTS.”

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for their needs, reduce taxation on investments, and help them pass assets to their heirs. Nathan See of Plaza Advisory Group and Matt Witte of Renaissance Financial both recommend clients meet with their advisers at least annually. These annual meetings should consist of open dialogue about the progress of the client’s goals, as well as going over their retirement portfolio. See says clients also should meet with their advisers in the case of life-changing events like a death in the family. “The biggest thing is to be clear with your advisers and to ask questions,” See says. “If questions go unanswered, it just leaves them with worry. The clients should always know what’s going on with their investments.” Witte advises that clients should always be aware of the risk level of their portfolio, and whether it reflects the level of risk they’re willing to take. Witte says there are three main mistakes he sees clients making. One is retiring too early. “We’re all living longer in this day and age,” he says. “I see people getting bored easily if they are used to an active lifestyle previously. If you retire too early, the money can get thin very quickly.” Secondly, he notes that retiring before being eligible for Medicare benefits can be an issue because of the cost of health insurance. Finally, Witte says he is seeing individuals or couples bringing high mortgage balances into retirement. “That can be a problem because mortgage payments are fixed costs, and the fixed income as a salaried employee is suddenly gone due to retirement.” For his part, See cautions retirees about taking their social security at an early age and about the way they manage their taxes in their retirements. “There are certain tips and tricks they can do down the road, however,” See explains, adding that regularly consulting with advisers is key to security and peace of mind.

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ORE THAN 4.4 MILLION Americans may be losing their sight by 2050, according to a recent report issued by Prevent Blindness, a volunteer eye health and safety organization. The figures are based on anticipated increases in the elderly population and the number of people older than 50 who have agerelated macular degeneration (AMD). Currently, AMD affects more than 2 million Americans and is the leading cause of vision loss in older people. However, there is hope. “Progress is being made in many aspects of AMD,” says Dr. P. Kumar Rao, a Washington University retina specialist. “We are looking into the origins of this problem, and our studies incorporate a range of approaches. The Washington

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University Retina Service is looking at the molecular basis of this disease and developing new targets of therapy. Additionally, we are looking at the current medications available; and trying to find the most beneficial methods and combinations of treatments for the various types, and especially those forms of wet macular degeneration that may stop responding to initial treatments. Lastly, we are participating in clinical trials with new medications to treat this disorder.” Research into the interactions between the aging immune system and macular degeneration is underway in the Washington University lab of Rao’s colleague, Dr. Rajendra Apte. Other studies also are in progress. “We have looked at our patients who have failed one form of therapy and then switched to another form of treatment,” Rao says. “We have noted a response to the second agent and have noted also that the combination of a special form of laser treatment and injected medications may have additional benefits. And we are enrolling patients into clinical trials with new medications to treat this disease.” Dr. Nancy Holekamp, director of retina services at Pepose Vision Institute, also is actively involved in research that may lead to new treatments for AMD. “Wet AMD is when abnormal blood vessels grow under the retina and leak fluid and blood, hence the term ‘wet,’ ” she explains. “Wet AMD can lead to legal blindness within days or weeks, if left untreated. However, fewer people are losing vision from wet AMD, thanks to injections of a class of drugs into the eye that converts the wet AMD to dry AMD. Unfortunately, there is currently no treatment for dry AMD, and it can lead to legal blindness slowly over many months to years. Thus, if a person has even dry AMD long enough, they will lose vision due to the disease.” Holekamp is enrolling patients for trials of new drugs that may prove to be effective agents to slow the progression of dry AMD; and thus, prevent vision loss long-term. Another potential treatment, also being studied by Holekamp and others, involves the use of an implantable miniature telescope. “This is really cool because it’s the world’s smallest Galilean telescope,” Holekamp explains. The intervention is being tested in people who have advanced dry AMD, are legally blind and have not undergone cataract surgery. “They undergo a cataract surgery where we take their cloudy lens out and, rather than put in a lens implant that everyone else gets, we put a telescope in their eye. It improves their vision by magnifying images.” Early diagnosis and treatment are important to slowing the progression of AMD, and not smoking, controlling blood pressure and talking with your eye doctor about multivitamins may help reduce risk. “Ten years ago, we did not have very good treatments for macular degeneration,” Rao says. “Today, through the work of dedicated researchers and public support, we have much better therapies.” And with the ongoing work of local researchers, even better treatments may be on the horizon.

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NYONE LOOKING FOR INTErior-design inspiration can find a heaping dose of it at the Junior League of St. Louis’ Fifth Annual Home Design Tour next weekend. “Expanding on our annual ‘A Gathering Place Kitchen Tour,’ this event will be a self-guided tour showcasing beautifully designed homes in St. Louis,” says Allison Lavigne, Junior League fund development team co-lead and home design tour chairwoman. “Within each home, we will feature fine spaces, including living, dining, outdoor, sleeping and bathing areas, in addition to kitchens. This event promises to be spectacular, and is our most highprofile fundraiser of 2015.” Participants can take their time on the

self-guided tour of eight homes, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 18. Carpooling between locations is encouraged, Lavigne says. Homes are located in Ladue, Clayton, Creve Coeur, the Central West End, the Tower Grove neighborhood and Kirkwood, and span a range of styles from historic to modern. Among the homes on the tour is the Londoff estate in Ladue, which currently is being renovated. Designers from Ethan Allen will decorate the Southern-style Colonial home for the tour. Another featured home is a historic property in Kirkwood that maintains many original details, and has been slowly and carefully restored by the homeowners, Todd and Jenny Rausch of Karr Bick + Bath. The newly remodeled kitchen and baths

ON THE COVER: Junior League of St. Louis hosts its fifth annual home design tour on April 18, with a pre-tour VIP party on April 17. Tickets for the tour are $30; admission to the VIP party is $25. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 822-2344, online at jlsl.org, or in person at JLSL’s headquarters, located at 106 N. Kirkwood Road, through Friday, April 10. Cover photo by Sarah Conard.

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A stone sideboard is made of gold-leafed wood with a blue velvet interior. It’s the work of architect turned designer Mark Sousa for Bat Eye. bateye.com

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Homefront: Design for Modern Living by Windsor Smith could turn out to be the best home investment you’ll make this year. Truly one of the outstanding titles in the interior design field for 2015—or any year, for that matter— S m i t h ’s long-awaited book is no mere retros p e c t ive o f her design work over the years. Nor is it merely a pretty coffee table book filled with lovely pictures, although the tome is chock-full. Rather, Smith’s first book details the thinking of a designer who is willing to move beyond convention. She is a modern-minded traditionalist, whose approach to elegant interiors stems from a core belief in the home as an active support structure—and not just refuge from— demanding daily routines. To that end, her glamorous rooms are both practical and deeply personalized. Forging a unique blend of old and new, Smith designs with the traditions and rituals in mind that encourage human connections in an increasingly distracted, technology-driven world. Family dinner, game time, cocktail hour… she envisions spaces for all of these activities, designed with an easy-going flair and unbuttoned elegance, like a taffeta dress worn with bare feet. Chapters share Smith’s philosophy for rethinking traditional rooms, along with her design tips for achieving luxury in a new age. The book is filled with advice, including when to repurpose a neglected dining room, why contemporary pieces belong next to heirlooms, and how to design an attractive bar to serve and enjoy a proper aperitif. In short, Homefront gives readers the vision and savvy to reclaim their home and remake it to suit modern living. “I want to knock down conventions and open up rooms so they work for the way we live now,” Smith writes in her introduction. “I don’t aspire to create beautiful rooms for people, as much as I want to change the way we live in them.” Named by Veranda as one of the top 25 design influencers, Smith has created iconic homes for leaders in the entertainment and business worlds. She has a wide array of licenses, including furniture, fabric, lighting, decorative accessories, rugs and wall decor for brands like Kravet, Century Furniture, Arteriors, Boyd Lighting and Soicher Marin. Smith also pioneered her inventive online decorating service, Windsor Smith Room in a Box.

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This rich, ornate space revels in a riotous confluence of European, African and Indian cultural elements, and is typical of Smith’s approach.

Windsor Smith RIGHT: Take a tip from the designer and create a little pomp and ceremony around the cocktail hour with an attractive, well-appointed bar. “The civilized hour of the cocktail is a time-honored tradition that lends itself to a perfect, personalized ceremony,” she says. “By deliberately calling a halt to rushing around, and taking the time for one perfect preprandial glass, you take the tempo down a little and allow some time to pause and reflect on the day.”

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ITUATED ON MORE THAN AN acre of land in Ladue, this brick beauty resembles the grandeur of an English estate. Crack open a hardboiled egg in the updated breakfast room. Then, follow the brick path outside for a leisurely stroll around the landscaped yard. Take a cup of tea out on the stone patio, which will keep you cool come summertime with two ceiling fans. Conduct matters of the utmost importance from the sundrenched front room, with windows flanked by built-in bookcases. As dinner fast approaches, utilize the vast granite counter space in the kitchen with two islands at your disposal. You even can choose to dine early and enjoy the view from the dining room’s bay window. Then, invite friends over for a nightcap served from your wet bar in the recreation room. Serenade the group with the perfect playlist throughout the home over the wired sound system. And after the evening winds down, slip into your jetted tub or rainfall shower to relax before bedtime. Live a lavish lifestyle in this manor fit for a lord or lady.

This 4-bedroom, 3 full- and 1 half-bathroom home in Ladue is listed for $985,000.

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Diane Patershuk, 477-7673, dianepatershuk.com For more than 35 years, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate (formerly Prudential Alliance, Realtors) has served the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The company operates seven branch locations with more than 400 agents in four major counties, making it one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in the area. Berkshire Hathaway offers one-stop shopping services, including corporate relocation, new homes marketing, commercial sales, and mortgage, title and warranty products.

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NEW ON THE MARKET BED/BATH 63105 800 S. Hanley Road 63117 1112 Center Drive (pictured)

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$1,625,000 1112 CENTER DRIVE

63124 7 Larkdale Drive

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$1,695,000

1041 Lay Road (pictured) 6 / 6 $2,200,000 63131 58 Portland Place

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THE FOLLOWING LUXURY HOMES AND CONDOS WENT ON THE MARKET THE LAST WEEK IN MARCH AND THE FIRST WEEK IN APRIL:

$1,425,000

15 Country Life Acres (pictured)

5/6

$1,499,000

10631 Ballantrae Drive

5/7

$1,749,999

8 Chipper Lane

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$1,839,900

2539 Oak Springs Lane 6 / 8

$1,895,000

1041 LAY ROAD

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12914 N. Topping Estates Drive

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$1,899,000

4 Lynnbrook Lane (pictured)

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$2,495,000

1 Denny Lane

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$4,975,000 4 LYNNBROOK LANE

63132 11 Heather Hill

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$1,249,000

63141 12249 Ladue Road

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$1,299,000

18 Allegro Lake Estates (pictured) 6/9

$2,299,000

63005 1133 Sara Matthews Lane 4 / 7

$1,195,000

16 Grand Meridien Drive 6 / 7

$1,800,000

63017 14790 Sugarwood Trail (pictured) 5/6

$1,295,000

15 COUNTRY LIFE ACRES

14790 SUGARWOOD TRAIL

8024 PERSHING AVENUE

$699,000 Old Town Clayton

2120 SOUTH WARSON ~ $2,450,000 Exquisite, in design townhome. 3,500+/-SF, 4BR/3.5BA. with main floor master, pool, screened lanai & 4-car garage on 3.3 acres. UNDER CONTRACT

109 HUNTLEIGH FOREST

$205,000 3BR/2BA, move-in ready. Kirkwood schools.

18 ALLEGRO LAKE ESTATES

3 COUNTRY CLUB TERR

$274,000 Townhome in Glendale. 2BR suites, 2.5BA.

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Stephanie Connell 265.4739

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3 LADUE ACRES $1,599,000 4,200SF 2-story with 4BR suites, pool, 3-car garage, sitting on almost 2 acres. Extensively renovated.

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1041 Lay Road in Ladue $2,200,000 6 Bedrooms, 5 Full and 1 Half Bath Open 4/12, 1-4 PM This 7-year-old stylish custom designed residence, evocative of a Tuscan villa, features remarkable detailing both inside and out including a natural stone and stucco exterior and a slate roof with oversized eaves. A twostory great room boasts two fourteen foot tall window bays, two massive custom designed hand forged iron chandeliers, sconces and railings and large fireplace. Four French doors lead to a 22’ x 40’ loggia overlooking and saltwater pool, waterfalls and ponds. Completing the first floor is a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, an office, dining room, en suite guest bedroom and bath, and a secluded en suite master with fireplace, French doors and dual casement windows on three sides. At every turn discover bespoke finishes and sophisticated style.

Caryl Sunshine Listing Agent 314.749.4803

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15862 Richborough Road in Chesterfield $1,295,000 5 Bedrooms, 6 Full & 2 Half Baths Spectacular finishes throughout this custom home! Home features porcelain tile flooring with granite inset border on the main level, topof-the-line kitchen finishes, i.e.; 48” Sub-Zero stainless fridge, and 36” Thermador stainless cooktop with griddle. Beautifully finished lower level complete with theatre room, kitchenette, sauna/exercise room, craft room, full bath and family room! An addition off the three-car attached garage includes office/Au Pair suite, second two-car garage [connects via a breeze way], pool changing room and full bath. Whole house lighting system, [interior & exterior], whole house Russ Sound audio system controls 7 zones, closed circuit security system, 5 zoned HVAC, waterfall and pond feature, gunite pool, and 8 person Hot Springs hot tub. Cigar room has own ventilation system. Main floor study offers Birds-eye maple paneling. Brick exterior with a portion of Hardi Board in the rear. The list just doesn’t end. Such a unique opportunity!

Susan Hurley Listing Agent 314.308.6636

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1‌ 575 Dietrich Chase Lane Ballwin Marilyn Adaire Laura McCarthy Real Estate

14330 Manderleigh Woods Drive Chesterfield Mary Beth Benes Coldwell Banker Gundaker

423-9191, 569-1177 (office), lauramccarthy.com

707-7761, marybethbenes.com

This 1.5-story modern townhome has plenty to offer, from an updated kitchen to a walkout lower level and even a guest suite. The wooded backdrop and hearth room with a fireplace and built-in bookcases make this a cozy oasis in the city. Relax on the deck or work from the office in this beautiful home; whatever you choose, this residence will make you refreshed and ready to tackle the day. $599,900

This 1.5-story Miceli-built home is as stunning inside as it is on the outside. The landscaped yard ushers you into a sweeping grand entrance. From a state-of-the-art kitchen, complete with Viking appliances, to the walk-out lower level, this incredible estate is sure to sweep you off your feet. And don’t forget to make the most of the spacious deck and pool area, which comes with a fantastic grill center. $969,000

6834 Waterman Ave. University City Steve Breihan & Carolyn Malecek Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 753-1899 (Breihan), 956-9405 (Malecek), steveandcarolyn.com A masterpiece of timeless beauty, discover this 3-story, 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the coveted Ames Place neighborhood. From the screened-in porch to the cozy interior, the residence delights with updated features, including a new kitchen. Custom-paneled walls and beam ceilings accentuate the home, and wood floors complete the charming design. $565,000

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18 Allegro Lake Estates Creve Coeur Gina Bundy Gladys Manion Real Estate

11223 Hunters Pond Creve Coeur Gina Bundy Gladys Manion Real Estate

1012 Bristol Manor Drive Manors of Town & Country Sandra Coburn RedKey Realty Leaders

8024 Pershing Ave. Clayton Stephanie Connell Gladys Manion Real Estate

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495-0295, sandracoburn.net

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Head up the circle drive to this beautiful brick-and-stone estate with an arched entry. The overthe-top Berkley-built home is situated on a gated street with 6 bedrooms and 9 baths. The finished lower level includes a walk-out to an outdoor living space and impressive pool. $2.299 million

The double-column brick estate exemplifies quality and detail in every aspect. The 6-bedroom, 7-bath Johnson-built home is situated on more than an acre of professional landscaping with a hillside waterfall and pool. From the vaulted ceilings to the finished lower level, its grandiose design is sure to impress. $1.999 million

This atrium ranch features an open floor plan, complete with soaring ceiling and large windows on two levels. The 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home includes a landscaped outdoor space and 3-car garage. From skylights to an incredible master bath, this home elevates any lifestyle. $650,000

This 2-story condo resides one block from the business district of Clayton, making it a breeze to visit the area’s popular restaurants and boutiques. Find double ovens in the kitchen, ideal for entertaining, and a cedar-beamed ceiling in the dining room. Discover the master suite with a his-and-her bathroom and walk-in closets. You can even step outside and enjoy the view from your own private deck. $699,000

570 Vintage Grove Court Wildwood Donna Cusumano Payne Family Homes

922 South Meramec Ave. Clayton Lizzy Dooley and Michelle Moshiri Laura McCarthy Real Estate

565-8465, paynefamilyhomes.com

680-1426 (Dooley), 636-692-8368 (Moshiri), 725-5100 (office), facebook.com/dooleymoshiri

13513 Kings Glen Town & Country Jiggs Dunn Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate

6 Countryside Lane Frontenac The Gorris Girls Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate

503-7999, 872-6799, jiggsdunn.com

422-1414 (Diane), 422-2665 (Andrea), 997-7600 (office), thegorrisgirls.com

The McKinley at Vintage Grove in Wildwood features 5 bedrooms and 5 baths, plus a 3-car garage. Whip up a gourmet meal in the kitchen with upgraded granite countertops and custom cabinets. From the gas fireplace to a Jackand-Jill bath attached to the guest bedroom, this home is perfecting for entertaining. $715,218

This brick manor, located in Davis Place, comes with an open gourmet kitchen, which features custom cabinets, granite countertops, vaulted ceilings and a center-island breakfast bar. The home has been enhanced with updated baths, new windows, and even fresh paint and a newer HVAC. As if that isn’t enough to gain your appreciation, the master suite offers a deluxe bath and walkin closet for you to enjoy. $699,000

This meticulously maintained custom-built ranch rests on a park-like acre in Town & Country. Open the French doors to a large entryway flanked by the living and dining rooms. Natural light pours in from the windows to light up wood floors, custom built-ins and molding found throughout the home. Unwind in the gorgeous oversized Jacuzzi tub found in the master bath, and sit back to appreciate the beauty of this spacious abode. $839,000

Find sanctuary on this peaceful acre lot that brushes up against private open grounds in Frontenac. The executive custom-built estate is complete with 6 bedrooms, including a private suite on the lower level. Create a mighty spread in the gourmet kitchen with spectacular appliances, such as dual dishwashers and marble countertops. Invite family and friends over to indulge in the saltwater pool, and lounge by the gazebo at this luxe estate. $1.899 million

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2434 Rockford Ave. Webster Groves Karen and Dan Hoemeke Coldwell Banker Premier Group 973-1218, 973-6116, thehoemekegroup.com This 2-story Craftsman-style home is a mere 8 years old, and boasts of stunning custom-finishes throughout. The interior impresses with 9-foot ceilings and a finished lower level. You can find a stacked stone fireplace and recessed lighting in the living room. The 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath property also features an open floor plan. $550,000

12865 Thornhill Court Town & Country Mark and Neil Gellman The Gellman Team Coldwell Banker Premier Group

4620 McPherson Ave. Central West End Mary Massey RedKey Realty Leaders

1096 McKnight Orchard Lane Richmond Heights Steve and Joe Mathes Coldwell Banker Gundaker

566-3982, marymasseystl.com

336-1991, thegellmanteam.com

This Central West End gem still retains much of its original character. With 2 garages and more than 3,100 square feet, the home charms with 4-plus bedrooms and 3.5 baths. You can enjoy the urbanite lifestyle, while finding seclusion inside your fenced yard, and relaxing by the fireplace or out on the patio.

503-6533 (Steve), 276-1604 (Joe), 993-8000 (office) stevemathes.com

This 1.5-story home resides on more than an acre of land in Town & Country. The 6-bedroom, 8-bath estate boasts of a 2-story foyer and a finished lower level, complete with a state-of-the-art media room. The gourmet kitchen leads into an octagonal breakfast room; but you can always choose to dine outside on the patio with a park-like setting, including a fish pond and firepit. $1,249,900

2603 Wild Plum Valley Catawissa Keith R. Manzer Laura McCarthy Real Estate 609-3155, 725-5100 (office), keithrmanzer.com Spreading across a lush 22 acres, this Irish cottage from the 1850s includes a guesthouse alongside a pond. The stone estate features a 2-level screened-in deck that covers the length of the backside, making for an ideal place to stargaze or catch a gorgeous sunrise. Skylights in the master bath create a luxurious setting in this farmhouse, and the master suite offers its own kitchenette and fireplace. With a rustic setting and updated features, this is a perfect place to call home. $989,000

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2055 Kehrs Mill Road Chesterfield Margie Medelberg Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 265-3888, margiemedelberg.com This updated 2-story home in Chesterfield is situated on a beautiful acre lot, and comes with a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Step inside the columned entryway of this brick estate and uncover a spacious family room with an eye-catching fireplace. The custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen make it easy to entertain guests. Whether you serve cocktails and appetizers at the wet bar, or grill steaks on the large deck, every guest will appreciate the beauty of this 4-bedroom, 3-full and 1-half baths home. $619,000

This classic brick ranch with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths offers serious curb appeal in Richmond Heights. The home features cherry and golden-hued wood floors, as well as a spacious living room completed by a gas fireplace. The French doors and plantation shutters lend to the elegance indoors, while the deck overlooks perennial gardens. $549,500

700 South Meramec Ave. Clayton Allie Rossini Laura McCarthy Real Estate 303-2137, 725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com You can find this 4-bedroom, 2 full-, and 2-half bath gem in coveted Davis Place in Clayton. Updated and light-filled, the interior impresses with a gourmet kitchen, family and recreation room, and two office spaces. From the turret-style exterior to the luxe interior, you will find architectural highlights throughout that are sure to please. $899,900

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522 Tregaron Place • Frontenac • $895,000 ! g n i t s i L w

This outstanding contemporary ranch is architecturally stunning with soaring ceilings on 1+ lush acres. The floor plan is remarkably open in a horse-shoe shape that wraps around the deck and pool area with serene vistas from virtually any room. Impressive entry with marble floor, arches and a wall of windows provides a dramatic welcome. The heart of the home is the huge open kitchen and great room, with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, breakfast bar, island, and walk out access to the patio. Some additional features include: master suite with fireplace, main floor laundry, finished walk out lower level with sauna, circle drive and oversized 3 car garage. This home is truly “The Gathering Place”! For private viewing call Jill Kelly. 314.420.0661

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my clients and friends for their business, amazing reviews, kind words, continuous referrals and continued loyalty. I have the best job in the world, and the pleasure has been all mine in getting to know each of you and your families while helping you realize your goals of home-ownership, for over 29 years. I look forward to successfully helping many more families in 2015 and beyond! Sincerely, Jill If you would like to see more reviews, visit my Zillow and business Facebook pages! Thank you! ★★★★★ We have moved 7 times throughout the Midwest and east coast over the years and Jill Kelly was without doubt the best realtor we have had. She was our realtor when we bought our house in St. Louis and was our listing agent when sold it due to an out of state transfer. She was meticulous with details and made the buying and selling of our home a stressless task. – Betsy and Paul Smentek ★★★★★ Jill has served as my family’s real estate broker of record since 1988. During this time, Jill has bought and sold properties for us in Webster Groves, Ladue, Kirkwood, and the City of St. Louis. We only use the services of Jill for one primary reason (in addition to her fabulous personality): results. The more challenging the property, the more excited Jill becomes. I can assure you that Jill Kelly will exceed all of your expectations- that’s a promise. – Frank F. Kling ★★★★★ Jill has help me three times in the last year and a half, selling a very unique house in Creve Coeur, finding temporary housing and then a year later finding a house which would met my wife’s special needs. I gave her a 5 star rating only because you don’t have a 7 or 8 star rating. She is excellent at follow up and determining your requirements and is a true representative for your interest and needs. Over the last 8 years I have worked with 4 different realtors but when it came to selling and buying my last two homes I would only call Jill. She also helped me after the sale of my house to find temporary housing until I bought my next house. – Lew Kestner

★★★★★ I have purchased and sold two homes with Jill. I cannot say enough about her professionalism, along with being a kind and caring person. She is so knowledgeable of the market here, and has never refused to help with real estate related issues. Our experiences with one another started in 1989 and continue to date. – Sandy Hermann ★★★★★ Jill Kelly is a dedicated real estate agent who works hard for her clients. Jill LISTENED to us and also advised us in ways that made our house sell quickly after she listed it. We were impressed with her energy, honesty, and professionalism. She also works well with other agents to make the deal go smoothly. Jill sold our house and found the next one for us. She did the same for several of our relatives! – Karen and Ed Hempstead ★★★★★ Jill makes it easy and gives it to you straight. You’ll know exactly what you need to do in order to sell your house. Whether it is knowing what things you’ll have to replace vs. repair, or where to get the best mortgage rates, Jill guides you through it expertly. We’ve used her twice and recommended her to all our friends and family. I regularly hear horror stories of well-meaning agents that don’t know the business well enough to make sure you get the best deal possible. When I tell those people about my experiences with Jill, they can’t believe my experience was so easy. Moving is stressful enough without worrying about the competency of your agent. Do yourself a favor and let an honest and forthright lady who knows the business well help you through the hard parts. – Guy Medaris

314.420.0661 | 314.993.8000 | jillkelly@coldwellbanker.com

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18 Huntleigh Manor Lane Huntleigh John Ryan and Mary Gentsch The Ryan Tradition Coldwell Banker Gundaker

5 Wickersham Lane Ladue John Ryan and Mary Gentsch The Ryan Tradition Coldwell Banker Gundaker

993-8000, theryantradition.com

Residing on more than 2 acres of land, this secluded oasis sits back on a private cul-de-sac. Relax in the 2-bath, main-floor master suite, complete with adjoining dressing area and study. From the sweeping entryway to the terrace and pool, this 10,000-square-foot home marvels with grandiose style. $2.695 million

This updated plantation-style home, located on a private lane in Ladue, has a spacious floor plan that offers a great flow for entertaining. The mix of formal and casual living areas includes a sunroom and library lined with built-in bookcases. French doors lead from the kitchen to the terrace and pool, showcasing a picturesque waterfall. $865,000

53 Ridgemoor Drive Clayton Alison Schneider Laura McCarthy Real Estate 941-0421, 725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com The entryway of this beautiful Claverach Park home is flanked by a spacious dining room and formal living room. The kitchen’s hardwood floors are almost outmatched by the granite counters and tiled backsplash. From the stainless steel appliances to two luxurious walk-in closets in the master suite, this estate is grand in design, and even boasts an expansive backyard. $1.150 million

6 Town & Country Drive Ladue Terri Wolfner Janet McAfee Real Estate

10 Country Life Acres Town & Country Barbara Wulfing Janet McAfee Real Estate

440-3737, janetmcafee.com

277-3285, janetmcafee.com

This charming 4-bedroom home rests on more than an acre of land in Ladue. More than 100 years old, this residence still maintains its beauty and character, while offering an updated interior to acquiesce to today’s lifestyle. Featuring a wraparound porch, the home also comes with a guest house and 3-car garage. $1.2 million

Situated on 2 acres of seclusion, this English-style home comes with a gunnite pool, and 4-car garage with living space above. Enjoy sitting out on your screened-in porch, or relax in the lower-level sauna. Whatever you choose to do, this spacious estate will meet your family’s every need; it also comes with room for 2 horses. $949,000

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15 Country Life Acres Town & Country Joan Schnoebelen and Megan Rowe Laura McCarthy Real Estate 406-0005, 378-4077, 725-5100 (office), schnoebelenrowerealestate.com This grandiose estate resides on acreage large enough to be suitable for horses. You, however, truly will appreciate the spacious rooms, including the guest suite, which has its own bath and living room. From the pool house to the master bath set in a bay window, the beauty of this home is certain to win you over. $1.499 million

9040 McKnight Woods Richmond Heights Luanne Aydt Zwolak Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 749-8100, lzwolak@bhhsall.com The large windows situated throughout light up each room in this ranch-style home. Walk along the wood floors to find a spacious living room, complete with fireplace, or explore the expandable attic, ideal for future expansion. The diner-esque kitchen attracts with checkered tiles, and the attached room features a walkout entry to the vast, flat backyard. $495,000

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HE SPRING SEASON SERVES UP MORE THAN just fresh flowers and brighter days. Stroll down almost any street and you will likely spot a For Sale! sign along your route. This is the time of year when families start searching for a home to meet the daily demands of their lifestyle, as well as offer an oasis, all in one pretty package. In the following pages, uncover top-notch realtors to aid in the hunt for that dream home. From innovative rookies tapping into social-media resources to veterans who can read the real-estate market like a pulse, these agents are eager to take on the task and track down a new sanctuary for St. Louisans making a move.

PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD

of St. Louis Real Estate

BY AMANDA DAHL

Marilyn Miller Adaire

With more

Mary Beth Benes

A native of St. Louis, Mary

than three decades of experience in the industry, Marilyn Miller

Beth Benes has a comprehensive knowledge of the metropolitan

Adaire was drawn to real estate with a personal and corporate

area, specializing in the Highway 40/64 Corridor with a focus on

perspective. She started as a teacher in Rhode Island, Wisconsin,

Ladue, Frontenac, Town & Country and Chesterfield. She has the

New York and London; but soon became a top-rate agent with a

know-how to assist in home-building, buying, selling and relocat-

strong focus on St. Louis’ Central Corridor, offering listings as far

ing, making her an asset to clients every step of the way. She got

west as St. Charles. Adaire is a life member of the Million Dollar

her start in real estate helping new Cardinals players and their

Club and the Multi-Million Dollar Club. She is USAA-certified with

families, who she met through her husband’s career in Major

Cartus as her relocation team. As Adaire states, her clients’ objec-

League Baseball, and who turned to her for advice on the area’s

tives become her goals; their wish and requirements become her

best schools and locations. Soon, she began taking an active role

challenge. Relocation is her specialty, and she understands well

in their search, and eventually earned her real estate license. Mary

the process for transfers under corporate guidelines. She strives to

Beth not only understands the community; she gives back to her

make the process smooth for her clients from beginning to end.

hometown in many ways, as well. She serves as a member of the

Adaire stays active in the community by serving on several local

Town & Country architectural review board, and volunteers at

boards. She is a huge supporter of Autism Speaks and Memory

Mason Ridge Elementary, the Westminster bookstore, the Andy

Care. In her free time, Adaire enjoys the arts, including museums,

Benes Charity Golf Tournament, and is a member of the Villa

concerts and theatre. She also loves to golf, play duplicate bridge,

Duchesne School Alumni.

travel and read.

MARILYN MILLER ADAIRE

MARY BETH BENES

239-9191

707-7761

Office Phone: 569-1177

MBBENES@cBguNdAkER.coM

LAuRAMccARthY.cOM/MADAIRE

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Lisa Coulter and Linda Benoist Lisa Coulter and Linda Benoist have been agents at Janet McAfee

Real Estate since 1989, and consistently are named among the Top Producers in the office. Their lifetime sales volume exceeds $220 million. When working with this team, it immediately becomes apparent that service is its highest priority. Coulter and Benoist

Steve Breihan and Carolyn Malecek Steve Breihan and Carolyn Malecek combined their talents to create the ultimate team in real estate. Breihan earned a business and marketing degree from Lake Forest College, and Malecek earned a degree in finance from the University of Missouri.

are well-prepared to efficiently handle every aspect of their client’s

The two came from corporate business backgrounds, but both

home purchase or sale. The team approach assures clients that

decided they wanted to get out from behind their desks and

one of the two always is available to be of assistance. Each one is

work with people face-to-face. They chose careers in real estate

committed to creating a genuine comfort level with every person

because of their knack for problem-solving, the creative aspect,

with whom they work. As native St Louisans, they have established

and the opportunity to help people on a personal level with

a strong local referral base. They also have vast experience in

buying or selling their home. Just like their friendship of more

relocation for both buyers and sellers, and have worked closely

than 30 years, the duo grows stronger in their skill set with a

with numerous corporations, hospitals and universities. They work

combined four decades in the industry. These certified relocation

together to facilitate every aspect of the recruiting and relocation process to ensure that the client’s transition is smooth and successful. Strong believers in community service, both Coulter and Benoist are active volunteers for numerous organizations, including: St Louis Children’s Hospital, Mary Institute St. Louis Country

specialists specialize in the Central Corridor; in addition, Malecek provides excellent staging for homes. Both also give back to their community in several different ways, including making a donation in their client’s names from every closing to the Animal Protection

Day School, The Service Bureau, The Women’s Safe House, City

Association and Sunshine Kids. Breihan also serves the St. Michaels

Academy, Washington University Women’s Society, and Friends of

and St. George food ministry, and is a volunteer dog-walker for

the St. Louis Public Library. Coulter and Benoist both attended

Stray Rescue, while Malecek serves St. Vincent De Paul’s food

Mary Institute. Coulter received a bachelor of business administra-

ministry, events, and fund raising and the food ministry of St.

tion from Southern Methodist University and attended Washington

Patrick’s Center.

University School of Law. Benoist earned her bachelors from Connecticut College.

LISA COULTER 314-983-2224

Office Phone: 314-997-4800 jAnETmCAfEE.COm/LISACOULTER

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314-753-1899

Steve@SteveandCarolyn.Com SteveandCarolyn.Com

LInDA BEnOIST

Carolyn maleCek

314-983-2119

314-956-9405

Office Phone: 314-997-4800 jAnETmCAfEE.COm/LInDABEnOIST

Steve Breihan

Carolyn@SteveandCarolyn.Com SteveandCarolyn.Com

Mary Massey

When Mary Massey’s job became

Kim Carney

Kim Carney has consistently ranked

‘consolidated’ after a merger between two large accounting

as the No. 1 agent for Coldwell Banker Premier, the top Coldwell

firms, she considered a future in real estate. The flexibility of the

Banker affiliate in Missouri, as well as among the top 1 percent of all

profession, combined with the ability to help people, appealed

agents in Missouri. Carney specializes in the high-end market and

to her. Massey jumped in and told herself she would give the new

does most of her business in Clayton, Ladue, Frontenac and Town &

profession two years. That was 23 years ago, and she hasn’t looked

Country. Designated as one of the few Previews Property Specialists

back. Specializing in selling homes within the Central Corridor,

in St. Louis, she has extensive knowledge and experience in the

Massey appreciates the diversity she can find for buyers. Her other

luxury home market. Carney doesn’t just stick a sign in a yard and

passion lies in animal welfare. Massey has been an affiliate with the

hope the property sells, she takes a fresh approach to marketing

Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation for more than 25 years,

homes than other top agents—and it works. After graduating

and she is proud the organization has made great strides towards

from Ladue Horton Watkins High School, Carney received her

animal protection and welfare in the state of Missouri.

undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri and her masters degree at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She now resides in Ladue with her twin daughters Emma and Grace. After overcoming ovarian cancer, Kim is donating 10-percent of each sale to Siteman Cancer Center. She also is involved in the nonprofit organization, People with Purpose (PWP), which provides free life-coaching to incarcerated youth and adults, helping them achieve their goals and lead purposeful and productive lives. PWP is committed to reducing the almost 40-percent rate of recidivism. Volunteering with this organization is dear to Carney’s heart, as she worked as a counselor with disadvantaged youth before starting her real estate career.

MARY MASSEY

KIM CARNEY

314-566-3982

422-7449

Office Phone: 314-692-7200

Office Phone: 336-1924

MARYMASSEYStl.cOM

thECARNEYtEAM.COM

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Cait Donohue

When Cait Donohue’s oldest child

started looking into colleges, she realized her job as a full-time parent had an expiration date. To avoid becoming a ‘helicopter mom,’ she got her realtor’s license and several designations and began selling homes. Donohue found that the industry suited her well. After giving up being a Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader, a library mom, a playground mom, and many more important titles, she found a lot of time opened up for her to succeed in the business. Her tech-savvy style impressed many, and she even trained agents at her first brokerage on social media marketing. Donohue became the first agent at RedKey, believing that owner Jill Butler had a vision for a different kind of brokerage and wanting to be a part of that. She loves to work with first-time home-buyers, and specializes in the Central Corridor. Now, Donohue has a GRI, RRES, e-Pro, SFR and ASP—all designations that show she likes to stay educated. With this type of enthusiasm and drive to succeed, Donohue knows how to make clients happy with their home-selling and -buying experience.

Lizzy Dooley & Michelle Moshiri Lizzy Dooley and Michelle Moshiri create a comprehensive and satisfying experience in real estate for both buyers and sellers. With the motto, Love where you live!, Dooley and Moshiri strive to make the home-buying process easy, stress-free and fun. Although the team does sell properties throughout St. Louis, Dooley and Moshiri’s expertise focuses on marketing and selling homes in the Central Corridor. The duo services a wide variety of clients, such as first-time home-buyers, relocation transfers, physicians, emptynesters, business leaders and more. Masters at staging, these two have the know-how to make any home over. As full-time agents who study the market daily, the realtors take pride in creating an enjoyable experience for their clients and building lifelong relationships. The duo understands the market’s fluctuations and have learned from experience how to stay on top and provide the best results for their clients. Dooley and Moshiri also are relocationcertified and have extensive knowledge in investment housing. Because of their strong networks in real estate, they have the ability to uncover properties outside the MLS. Both born and raised in St. Louis, Dooley and Moshiri have an extensive knowledge of the area to help clients find the best location. They both actively participate in community service, and are members of Friends of Children’s Hospital, Mentorship International Network and Nurses for Newborns.

CAIT DONOHUE 660-4968 sTlOUIsCOUNTyHOmE.COm

Lizzy DooLey 314-680-1426

office Phone: 314-725-5100 Lauramccarthy.com

micheLLe moshiri 636-692-8368

office Phone: 314-725-5100 Lauramccarthy.com

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Jiggs Dunn

Jiggs Dunn, of Berkshire Hathaway

Maria Elias

With a thoughtful eye and extensive

HomeServices Alliance Real Estate, may have an unusual nickname

knowledge of St. Louis neighborhoods and school districts, Maria

and a clever slogan with which St. Louisans are familiar--It’s a Dunn

Elias is like a matchmaker for homes and clients. Born and raised

Deal--but it’s Dunn’s strong integrity, commitment and hard work

in St. Louis, Elias has had children attend both public and private

that have established her recognized brand and satisfied client

schools in the area, so she understands the importance of location

base for more than 30 years. She believes that the key to success in

for families. The certified relocation specialist, who specializes in

the Real Estate industry is to live it and love it—and she certainly

the central corridor, has worked as a realtor for 20 years, offering

does both. Dunn’s passion and love for the industry spills over into

clients a wealth of knowledge and experience.

every aspect of the business. Her clients are a top priority, and she

Elias’ accolades and accomplishments say it all: In addition to

works with them one-on-one throughtout the entire buying and

consistently ranking in the top 1 percent of St. Louis realtors, Elias

selling process. When you hire Jiggs, you get Jiggs, which she feels

is in the top 1 percent of Coldwell Banker agents nationwide. She’s

is a key point in creating a positive buying and selling experience.

had more than $200 million in sales transactions and is a member

Her high energy level and determination have led to Dunn’s many

of Coldwell Banker Gundaker President’s Elite Club.

achievements throughout her years as a top-producing agent.

Clients rave about Elias’ knowledge of the market, professionalism

Consistently ranked in the top 1 percent of all St. Louis Real Estate

and willingness to go the extra mile. She works to find homes that

agents, Dunn has received many awards, but her most cherished

meet each customer’s specific needs and desires. But Elias isn’t

award is the Henry J. Aydt Award, for agents who represent the

just a real estate agent. A lover of horses, Elias established Town &

highest level of honesty, integrity and ethics in the industry. Aydt,

Country Stables in 1978, one of the area’s finest boarding and rid-

a local Real Estate legend who served as Dunn’s mentor for many

ing academies.

years.

JIGGS DUNN

Maria Elias

503-7999

993-8000

Office Phone: 872-6799

971-4346

JIGGSDUNN.cOm

cbgundakEr.coM

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Mark and Neil Gellman,

Diane and Andrea Gorris

Combining a wide range of experience and education, a knack for

Diane and Andrea Gorris, “The Gorris Girls” are a mother daugh-

business and real estate, and some brotherly love, Mark Gellman

ter team that originated in June of 2013 when Andrea decided to

and Neil Gellman are two of the most successful realtors in the

partner with her mother. Diane has been in the real estate industry

area. Starting out as real estate investors, they saw an opportunity

since 1994, when her husband, Mark, encouraged her to get her

to make a difference as full-service real estate agents. Mark and

real estate license because of a possible work stoppage that could

Neil both attended Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business,

affect him as VP of the St. Louis Cardinals. Mark knew that Diane

where Mark majored in accounting, and Neil majored in finance

loved helping others and what better way than as a realtor who

and marketing. They ranked No. 1 as full-service real estate agents

focuses on professionalism, integrity, and honesty. Diane vows to

for St. Louis in 2014 and 2013, and Top 10 Coldwell Banker

never sell a home just to make a sale. She digs apart every home

Affiliate Teams in North America, among other awards. The

she shows to buyer’s pointing out the good, bad and ugly. For

Gellman Team is founded on the principle that people desire and

seller’s, Diane tenderly encourages them to prepare their prop-

deserve personal service combined with the latest technology to accomplish their real-estate goals. The brothers specialize in the Highway 40 corridor of St. Louis County, St. Charles, and northern Jefferson Counties. A core value for the Gellmans is giving back to the community, and they stay involved with various organizations, including the MS Society, Lift for Life Gym, JCC, Brides Against Breast Cancer, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, among other charities.

erty to its best advantage and to accept her knowledge in pricing. Now happily, her daughter, Andrea, is following in her footsteps. As a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and Saint Louis University, Andrea has the marketing, graphic design, creativity and expert technology that both buyer’s and seller’s expect in today’s world. By putting their two heads together, The Gorris Girls are looking forward to building their business to the next level. Although they specialize in Ladue, Frontenac, Clayton and Kirkwood, the pair works throughout St. Louis County, St. Charles County and St. Louis City. No home is too small or too large for them to handle.

THE GELLMAN TEAM 578-1123 Office Phone: 336-1991 THEGELLMANTEAM.cOM

dIANE GORRIS 422-1414

Office Phone: 872-6752 thEGORRISGIRlS.cOm

ANdREA GORRIS 422-2665

Office Phone: 872-6752 thEGORRISGIRlS.cOm

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Dan and Karen Hoemeke

Susan Hurley

With more than 20 years of real-

With combined 35-plus years of residential real-estate experience,

estate experience, Susan Hurley attributes her success to her vast

Dan and Karen Hoemeke, along with their buyers agent, Britani

scope of practice, helping clients with everything, from relocation

Hoemeke, and assistant, Mary Stephens, are experts when it comes

to building a dream house to finding a niche property in a specific

to helping their clients navigate the home-buying and –selling

neighborhood. Working with many corporate-relocating buyers

process. Britani joined the team in 2014 and works solely for buyers

and sellers, local clientele, and those building at all levels allows

to represent their best interest in a real-estate transaction. All the

her to keep a pulse on market trends. Hurley entered the real-

Hoemekes’ clients receive the team’s expert counsel and cutting

estate field while trying to sell her own house. Today, she uses her

edge advertising, as well as unsurpassed marketing tools and excel-

persistence and competitive spirit to offer clients highly-focused

lent negotiating skills. After working in management positions for

customer service, with more than 80 percent of Hurley’s sales

multiple Fortune 500 companies, Dan entered the real estate busi-

from repeat clients and referrals. She has a strong referral network

ness 27 years ago as a managing broker of 135 agents. In 2006, after

throughout the country and beyond, in addition to holding CRS,

14 years with an international advertising agency, Karen also joined

ABR and GRI designations, which keeps her connected to profes-

the industry. The Hoemekes both support lifelong learning and

sionals for collaborative purposes on varying projects. Hurley’s

strive to continuously expand their real estate knowledge. In 2014,

passion and dedication for helping clients reach their goals and

Karen earned the designation of Certified Negotiation Expert—a

find the home of their dreams has played a big role in her success.

recognition very few St. Louis agents attain. Though the team specializes in municipalities along the Highway 40 corridor, it also has listings as far west as Wentzville and as far south as Oakville. They also are luxury home and relocation specialists. From 2012 to 2014, the Hoemeke Group sold 100 percent of all listings that had not sold when working with other agents.

She was a recipient of the 2013 Premier Club award for outgoing referrals with the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. She also ranked No. 1 in Janet McAfee’s St. Louis office for most closed transactions in 2012, 2013, and 2014, and the St. Louis Board of Realtors has her ranked in the top 100 realtors for closed volume for 2013.

DAN HOEMEKE 973-6116

Office Phone: 336-1941 tHEHOEMEKEgrOuP.cOM

KArEN HOEMEKE

SuSan Hurley 314-308-6636 Office Phone: 997-4800 janetmcafee.cOm/SuSanHurley

973-1218

Office Phone: 336-1941 tHEHOEMEKEgrOuP.cOM

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Heather Johnson

Heather Johnson got a

Carole Barta Less

An accomplished interior

head start in the real estate-industry: Her earliest experience came

designer, Carole Barta Less became a realtor at the behest of her

at the age of 7, when she began knocking on neighbors’ doors in

clients who wished to move and work with no one else. She still

Harbor Point, Michigan, asking for tours of their homes. No one

proudly serves those clients and continues to welcome new ones

ever turned her down. Today, she still regularly tours neighbors’

a decade later. She exhibits flexibility in location and property

homes; although these days, it is as the No. 4 agent at Dielmann

type, ensuring she can meet any client’s needs. Less earned her

Sotheby’s International Realty, having sold in 12 ZIP codes last year.

bachelors from Washington University, where she was a member of

A resident of Kirkwood, Johnson uses her insight to the popular

the Delta Gamma sorority. Less is also the owner of CBL Designs,

neighborhood to help connect buyers and sellers for quick sales.

a design firm specializing in luxury style for homes and residential

She enjoys showing off the walkability of Kirkwood, as well as its

real estate. She currently is a member of the Wednesday Club, the

many shops and restaurants. Johnson holds a degree in psychol-

American Society of Interior Designers, Washington University

ogy, which she uses every day to her clients’ benefit, especially in

Women’s Society, the St. Louis University Women’s Council, Mums

her successful negotiations. An active member of the community,

of Alums Villa Duchesne, and the St. Louis Priory Mother’s Club.

Johnson is a board member for Greater St. Louis Honor Flight,

Giving back to the community is a large part of her life. Less serves

whose mission is to safely transport veterans to Washington, D.C.,

as the part time Director of Development for the Cathedral Basilica

to visit the memorials that honor their service. She is honored

as well as treasurer for the Missouri Area of the Order of Malta.

to be in the presence of the men and women responsible for the

She also volunteers for the Delta Gamma Center for Children with

freedom Americans enjoy.

Visual Impairments and St. Patrick Center, and as a board member for the Sisters of Good Shepherd. She has traveled to Haiti to tend to amputee women after the earthquake, and continues to travel to Lourdes, France, for the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta’s annual pilgrimage to care for malades as a Board of Councillor member.

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HeatHer G. JoHnson

Carole Barta less

324-8118

314-226-3121

office Phone: 725-0009

office Phone: 314-725-5100

dielmannsotHebysrealty.com

Cless@lauramCCarthy.Com

Keith R. Manzer

In the business of real estate

Sue and Katie McLaughlin

since 1983, Keith R. Manzer specializes in re-sale, new construction

Sue and Katie McLaughlin are experienced, productive realtors.

expertise, general contractor and design. He provides personal

Since 1985, Sue has honed her skills as a realtor, and even opened

attention around the clock to each of his clients. His team delivers

her own company: McLaughlin Real Estate. Katie joined her

a top-notch marketing approach for clients’ homes that utilizes

mother at Laura McCarthy in 2001, and the two have harnessed a

modern technology alongside Manzer’s experience. Recognizing

winning set of skills to help their clients succeed. The McLaughlins

that a different approach may be necessary for each property, from

represent both buyers and sellers, ensuring they are always up-

print media to social media and more, has allowed Manzer’s team

to-date on the market. They strive to stay ahead of situations and

to continue thriving in the industry. He is a two-time winner of

handle each client interaction with an efficiency guaranteed to

the Five-Star Service Award, which he received in 2014 and 2015

bring results. Neither one actually started out to be realtors. Sue

and was recognized by St. Louis Magazine as the Face of 2015

graduated from Washington University, and Katie graduated from

Luxury Residential Real Estate. Manzer not only helps people to

Saint Louis University. However, a series of events led them to the

find that perfect place within the St. Louis area, he also does his

real-estate business, where they remain top producers. The mother-

part to support the community. He founded the Brian S. Voorhees

daughter duo holds numerous relocation designations, and Sue

Scholarship Fund, which benefits the Crafting-A-Future program at Craft Alliance, and currently serves on the organization’s board of directors. Manzer also is a proud member of the National Trust for

has her Broker, CRS and GRI designations. Both are genuinely interested in people. They are good listeners, and strive constantly to have totally satisfied clients—all absolute requirements for realtors.

Historic Preservation.

Keith R. ManzeR 314-609-3155 Office Phone: 314-725-5100 KeithRManzeR.cOM

Katie McLaughLin 314-283-8444

Office Phone: 314-569-1177 LauraMccarthy.cOM/sMcLaughLin

sue McLaughLin 314-504-4214

Office Phone: 314-569-1177 LauraMccarthy.cOM/sMcLaughLin

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Allie Tzinberg Rossini

A born-and-bred

John Ryan

Continuing a real-estate legacy that dates

resident of Clayton, Allie Rossini is passionate about helping clients

back to 1965, agent John Ryan leads the St. Louis Central Corridor

find the perfect home. Though she has sold homes throughout

previews market. The Ryan Tradition was founded when nation-

St. Louis, Rossini specializes in the Central Corridor, specifically

ally recognized agent Anne Ryan and son joined forces more than

Clayton, Ladue, University City and Webster Groves. Her winning

23 years ago. During that time, the team has sold more than $880

combination of enthusiasm and trustworthiness with a wide range

million of area real estate. Today, John Ryan and his partners, Mary

of experience enables her to provide comprehensive service that

Gentsch and Aimee Simpson, continue The Ryan Tradition with

keeps clients coming back. Rossini learned about the real estate

the same level of high-quality service, expertise and professional-

industry first-hand. Her husband is in commercial real estate; her

ism that clients know and appreciate. Ryan represents both buyers

father works as a real-estate attorney, and her mother is an inte-

and sellers in Ladue, Clayton, Huntleigh, Frontenac, Creve Coeur

rior designer. Rossini earned her bachelors degree from Miami

and Town & Country, and leads the market in volume and average

of Ohio. She also volunteers at her children’s school, Meramec

sale price. He consistently is involved in the area’s most significant

Elementary, and is actively involved with its Parent Teacher Organi-

transactions, innovative new construction projects and relocation

zation. When she isn’t busy helping people find their dream home,

of executive families. Using the latest technology and innovations,

Rossini enjoys spending time with her family and girlfriends, travel-

his strong real-estate background, and investment and develop-

ing to warm places, and going to the movies.

ment expertise, Ryan offers his clients high-quality representation from one of the best-known names in the area. In 2014, Ryan’s total sales exceeded $35 million, with an average sale price of $1.13 million.

ALLIE TZINBERG ROSSINI

THE RYAN TRADITION

413-303-2137

993-8000

Office Phone: 725-5100

THERYANTRADITION.cOm

LAuRAmccARThy.cOm/AROSSINI

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Luanne Aydt Zwolak Ted Wight

Luanne Aydt Zwolak knows what it takes to help home buyers and With more than 10 years of experience

sellers achieve their goals. She navigates the intricate details of the

selling real estate in St. Louis, Ted Wight specializes in the St. Louis

entire real estate transaction with intelligence, integrity, patience

City area, the Central Suburbs, West County, Webster Groves, Kirk-

and great attention to detail. Zwolak began her career working

wood and country retreats. Over the years, Wight has developed a

with her father, Henry Aydt, known to the real estate community

niche of specializing in architecturally-significant homes, ranging

as, ‘Mr. Ethics,’ and with Tina Niemann, real estate icon and men-

from historic mansions to contemporary homes. He lives in Ladue

tor. As a second generation realtor, Zwolak understands all facets

in a home designed by noted architect William Bernoudy, a student

of residential real estate, and has a thorough knowledge of the St.

of Frank Lloyd Wright. Blogging also is one of Wight’s passions. His

Louis market. She has the know how to not only show properties

St. Louis Style blog is widely read every day and is noted as one of

to relocating families seeking the perfect home, but to prepare

the Top 5 blogs to read by At Home magazine. Wight consistently

market ready homes for sale - including negotiating contracts and

ranks in the Top 10 of St. Louis Realtors and is a proud recipient of

following up on inspection details. Zwolak makes sure that homes

the coveted Five-Star Realtor Award as seen in St. Louis magazine.

successfully close and helps families realize their dreams. More

Wight grew up in Ladue and attended St. Louis Priory high school.

than 35 years of experience has enabled Zwolak to perfect her

His education continued at Lake Forest College on the North

talents for: preparing, marketing and advertising homes; reviewing

Shore of Chicago, and he received his executive MBA from Wash-

and negotiating contracts and inspections; looking after the details

ington University’s Olin School of Business. Wight is the father of

of titles and surveys, and helping to ensure a quick sale and suc-

two college-aged sons, Teddy and Nicholas. His family has a farm in

cessful closing. Backed by the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Pike County, Missouri, where he has renovated a circa 1850s farm-

brand and the Alliance Real Estate team, Zwolak can provide the

house. In his off-time, Wight enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking

tools, resources and technology to help home buyers and sellers

and serving on committees for various charities.

achieve their goals. Luanne Aydt Zwolak is the perfect real estate agent for providing peace of mind!

Ted WighT

LUANNE AYDT ZWOLAK

607-5555

749-8100

Office Phone: 725-0009

LZWOLAK@bhhsALL.cOm

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Astoria:

Let the River Run Story and photos by Judy Crowell

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Astoria-Megler Bridge

OUNDED IN 1811 AND NAMED AFTER New York financier, John Jacob Astor, Astoria is the oldest American settlement west of the Rockies. It remains today a quaint town steeped in maritime history and land expedition lore, beautifully balancing its storied past with contemporary restoration. The epitome of this effort is the Cannery Pier Hotel, built on 100-year-old pilings on the site of an historic salmon cannery. Exposed beams and wooden trusses set the tone for this luxury boutique property, with unparalleled views of the mighty Columbia River. As viewed from your Jacuzzi tub, you’re so close to the majestic tankers and cruise ships that you feel like you can reach out and touch them. You’ll have all the usual amenities such as cozy bathrobes and breakfast buffet; but where else can you get complimentary wine, cheese and smoked salmon, antique chauffeured cars, vintage bicycles for meandering around town, 8 p.m. cookies, singing sea lions beneath your window, sea gulls perching on your balcony to wish you a good morning, and red lights of the Astoria-Megler Bridge twinkling against a black night sky? And what a bridge this is! At its highest point, it’s 200 feet above the river. The main span is 1,232 feet in length; and at 4.1 miles, it has the longest ‘continuous truss’ in the nation. Completed in 1966, critics called it the ‘bridge to nowhere.’ Today, it connects almost 2 million vehicles a year from Astoria to the state of Washington. It’s one of those bridges that upon approach, knots form in one’s stomach, and the hands on the steering wheel beginning to shake: When shrouded in thick Continued on page 86

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Astoria Column

Continued from page 85 fog, as we experienced it, it creates an optical illusion of the last mile or so going up into the clouds. Needless to say, with acrophobia kicking in, we did not make the trip. We quickly dubbed it ‘the bridge to heaven,’ and stayed far away! There is lots to explore here: The Liberty Theater is an example of a 1920s vaudeville motion-picture palace; while the Columbia River Maritime Museum features marine transportation from the days of dugout canoes to the present, and a chance to walk the bridge of a WWII warship and take the helm of a tugboat. At Fort Clatsop, where Lewis and Clark wintered in 1806 during their expedition, walk through the recreated encampment to see that trail of these brave pioneers. See The Goonies House, an actual home at 368 38th St. immortalized in the ’80s cult-favorite adventure film about a group of kids and their adventures in attempting to save their home from demolition. The Captain George Flavel House Museum is a Queen Anne-style mansion restored in its Victorian splendor. Seek out Columbia River Eco Tours for a half-day or day-long adventure on the mighty Columbia River. And last, but not least, see the imposing Astoria Column, towering over Astoria on the highest hill with spectacular views of the city, rivers, forests, mountains and Pacific Ocean—a bona fide reward for the 164-stair climb! Known for its brewpubs, be sure to stop at Rogue Public House, the Wet Dog Cafe, Buoy Beer Company and Fort George Brewery + Public House. Try Blue Scorcher Bakery Café for breakfast or lunch. If you’re in the mood for something other than pub fare (although it’s all quite good), there’s Bridgewater Bistro, right next to the Cannery Pier Hotel, for regional cuisine. Also, we recommend Clemente’s, which is owned and operated by a fourth-generation fishing family in downtown Astoria; Baked Alaska, for great views and delicious broiled oysters; Bowpicker Fish & Chips, for the albacore tuna that’s lightly beerbattered and fried to perfection; and Silver Salmon Grille, for salmon every which way. Astoria truly is a historically hip town, not to be missed.

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West Mooring Basin

Flavel House Museum

Rogue Public House

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baldwin’s

best bets (What we’re buzzing about this week)

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

CHEER: OPENING DAY Monday, April 13, downtown; cardinals.mlb.com - 10 a.m. rally at Kiener Plaza officially kicks off daylong festivities - Cards take on the Milwaukee Brewers; game time: 3:15 p.m. - Live music and other entertainment throughout the day at Ballpark Village

SEE: ASK ME ANOTHER Thursday, April 16, The Pageant; ticketmaster.com - The popular NPR show comes to the stage with host Ophira Eisenberg, featuring mindteasers, pub trivia and a dash of comedy -House musician Jonathan Coulton provides the tunes

READ: GO SET A WATCHMAN To be available at local bookstores; amazon.com

TANGENTIAL AND BUSCH STADIUM PHOTOS BY SARAH CROWDER

- The soon-to-bereleased second novel from iconic author Harper Lee - Written before To Kill a Mockingbird, the novel features some of the same characters, 20 years later - Coming July 14

TREND: GOOGLE TRANSLATE APP Phone app; download for free from the App Store and Google Play - Translate written words into 30 different languages - Surprisingly accurate results - Good for travel, study and a few unexpected uses

Attired Out SPRING IS FINALLY HERE—FINALLY. SPRING can mean a lot of different things to people. It can mean Opening Day, or gardening time, or spring cleaning or golf season. If you are a teenage girl, however, spring means one thing and one thing only: prom. Now, I’m not going to get into the pseudo-stigmatizing popularity dynamics of prom—trust me, no one understands better than I the angst associated with high school social events—but rather, I’d like to discuss the clearly scarring effects of prom parenting. First item on the agenda: the dress. Cranky is a junior, and while this is not her first prom, it apparently is the single-most significant attire-dependent event in the history of mankind. Kate Middleton’s wedding dress did not matter this much. And, much like the royal wedding, prom is a series of wardrobe changes. There’s the prom itself, the after-prom party, and then the unofficial after-party breakfast/ no-good-cancome-of-it event, each involving a different dress. Katie Perry has fewer wardrobe changes during a concert. The journey of a thousand malls begins with a single step, so let’s start with the prom dress itself. There are several guidelines: some schoolimposed, some self-imposed, regarding the length, cut, color, etc. Once you’ve separated the

Debbie Baldwin

TANGENTIAL THINKER wheat off the chaff, you apparently are left with 4,382,000 dresses from which to choose. There are boutiques, online shopping, the mall, vintage stores, friends’ closets and more. Honestly, we’d all be better off if someone just unleashed the girls into a dress department, Filene’s Basement-style and said, Pick a dress and you’re done! Instead, Cranky is haunted by the White Whale: the perfect dress. It’s crippling really; sailing in a sea of lovely dresses, tortured by the notion that the perfect dress is somewhere out there. Prom is in a week. A choice will be made. A dress will be worn. We will ponder, shop, try on, return and exchange; but in the end, Cranky will go to the dance looking lovely and hopefully feeling good about herself. She’ll find a dress, and I can relax. I mean, it’s prom. What else is there to worry about?

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REVIEWS THEATER REVIEW BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Serena

MARITAL HISS RATING: 3 out of 10

F A MOVIE BOMBS AT THE theater and no one is there to see it, does it make a sound? Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence are poised to become this generation’s Bogart and Bacall. They have more than a handful of Oscar nominations— and a couple of statues—between them. Now, rumors of a reallife romance are only making their box-office draw stronger. Unfortunately, if the best thing people can say about this latest effort is that it’s forgettable, that will be a win. I won’t go too far down the rabbit hole with the plot here: Suffice it to say, this story has all the makings of a Mexican soap opera—or an American one, for that matter: betrayal, infidelity, corruption, illegitimate children, mayhem and murder. George (Cooper) owns a timber business in depression-era North Carolina. He meets Serena (Lawrence) while visiting his sister one day, and the attraction is instant. They marry, and Serena becomes a wife and a partner in George’s struggling business. Maybe they got married too soon, or maybe they both are unstable, unlikable, unethical people. It doesn’t really matter why things take a wrong turn; because in the end, nobody really cares. To describe this movie as unwatchable is generous. Neither Cooper nor Lawrence seem at ease with the painfully stilted and shapeless characters they portray. If these were the days of Bogie and Bacall, I would have guessed the studio had them at gunpoint to finish out a contract. Stay home and watch Whiplash.

Get Hard

FALLING FLAT RATING: 5 out of 10

LL KIDDING ASIDE (A theme in this movie apparently), Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell probably are two of the funniest men working in film today. Combine their inherent comic abilities and their disparate proportions—Ferrell is 6-foot-3, and towers over Hart, who is 5-foot-4—and you have the makings for comedy gold. I’m assuming that’s what the producers thought, as well, because it appears no one bothered with a script. Ferrell plays James King, a finance guru wrongfully accused and convicted of fraud. He has 30 days before his hard time starts; so like any normal, rich, intelligent man, he hires his black car-washer, Darnell (Hart), to teach him how to survive on the inside. Darnell has never been to prison, but fakes it to earn the cash James offers. The next hour is basically one long genitalia joke until James turns his attention to figuring out who’s framing him. Personally, I would do the genitalia stuff second, but that’s just me. The biggest problem here is that the movie is OK. It’s not horrible or completely offensive, nor is it Old School or Wedding Crashers. We have come to expect so much from Ferrell—even his stinker movies are pretty funny—and Hart is the perfect foil. So when you sit in this movie and can count on one hand the number of times you laugh, it’s disappointing, especially when it’s the same joke repeated over and over and over again.

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The Mystery of Edwin Drood BY MARK BRETZ

THE STORY The Repertory Company of the Music Hall Royale invites you to its production of The Mystery of Edwin Drood in this year of our Lord, 1892, in the city of London, the center of her majesty Queen Victoria’s British empire. Being the conclusion of Mr. Charles Dickens’ last and unfinished novel of the same title, The Mystery of Edwin Drood asks us, the audience, to concoct a proper ending for the author’s tale of young Drood, betrothed at birth to Miss Rosa Bud. In these daring times, however, Edwin and Rosa have decided that they will forsake that bond arranged by their families because they aren’t really in love. Rosa is lusted after by her music teacher, John Jasper, who, in turn, is Edwin’s uncle. The kindly Rev. Crisparkle once loved Rosa’s mother, and the odd Princess Puffer, queen of an opium den, seems to have some connection, as well. And then there are the Ceylonese siblings, Helena and Neville Landless, who bring both the charm and mystery of the Orient. When Edwin disappears one stormy Christmas Eve, suspicion is cast on all of these nebulous characters, each of whom is portrayed by a working member of the Music Hall Royale’s Repertory Company, all introduced to us by its genial chairman, Mr. William Cartwright. The cast is a motley bunch, the story is sinister, and the outcome is left to the audience. What could possibly go wrong?

COMPANY: Stray Dog Theatre VENUE: Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee Ave. DATES: April 10-11; 15-18 TICKETS: $20-$25; 865-1995 or StrayDog Theatre.org RATING: A 5 on a scale of 1-to-5. More reviews available at laduenews.com

HIGHLIGHTS Stray Dog Theatre has revived Rupert Holmes’ 1985 multiple Tony Award-winning musical with a clever, ingratiating production that is filled with verve and panache, under the direction of Justin Been. Gerry Love is a most delightful chairman, regaling one and all with intricate details, not only about the story, but also about his free-spirited bunch of blokes who engage in all sorts of tomfoolery while acting out Mr. Dickens’ tale and our own denouement. Michael Juncal serves ably as the amiable and dutiful stage manager, James Throttle. As for the cast of the show-within-a-show, noted male impersonator Alice Nutting, in the guise of our stoic title character, is played with proper stiff upper lip by Heather Matthews. Her gentlemanly Edwin pairs off in a romantic duet or two with the fair Rosa Bud, portrayed touchingly by the company’s Deirdre Peregrine, as essayed by Stray Dog’s capable Eileen Engel. Since the audience votes three different times — on the real identity of sleuth Dick Datchery, the killer of Edwin Drood (if he died), and the two characters who embrace romance for the musical’s ‘happy ending’ — the cast is left with exhaustive possibilities in the second act. No matter. They are up for the challenges, as evidenced on opening night.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN LAMB

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DINING OUT

spicybits BY MATT SORRELL

PEACOCK LOOP DINER PHOTO BY ALISE O’BRIEN, BUTLER’S PANTRY PHOTO BY SARA KETTERER, BRICKTOP’S PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD

Congratulations to the folks at Schlafly: Their Kolsch won the Washington Post’s Beer Madness contest for Best American Craft Beer. The tournament-style competition featured brackets ala college basketball’s March Madness. The second-place finisher was Kansas City’s own Boulevard Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale. Go, Missouri! The massive neon peacock sign outside Peacock Loop Diner in the Delmar Loop won first place in the international Signs of the Times competition. The 11-foot-wide, 1,800-pound sign has more than 680 feet of neon tubing, creating a peacock that fans out its neon feathers in sequence more than 200 times per hour. The sign was designed by Hope Edwards, based on a concept by Joe Edwards, with contributions from Kiku Obata & Co.; and was built by Piros Signs. Area catering concern Butler’s Pantry has been racking up the awards of late. The St. Louis Wedding Awards selected Butler’s Pantry as Caterer of the Year, while the International Special Events Society (ISES) presented Butler’s Pantry with its 2015 Louie Awards for Best Food Presentation, and Best Event Produced for a Non-Profit Organization (budget $75,000 and over). Congrats! KYLE MATHIS, bar manager at Taste in the CWE, had his cocktail creations Heart of Ruby and Surfboard Fizz written up in Wine Enthusiast. Well done! Kudos to St. Louis’ own Defiance Whiskey, which was recently awarded a bronze medal in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and also took home a silver medal at the American Craft Spirits Association event in Austin. It’s been announced that The Wood Cask will be taking over the spot at 10332 Manchester Road in Kirkwood that used to be home to Eleven Mile House. Look for a debut sometime later this spring. The preliminary menu is available for perusal at thewoodcask.com. Sad news to report from Benton Park: The popular Luvy Duvy’s Cafe has closed its doors.

Bricktop’s

Sample the Feast! PLAZA FRONTENAC IS HOME TO SOME FINE restaurants; and in recent years, several freestanding eateries have set up shop outside around the mall. The most recent of these is Bricktop’s. This national chain is known for upscale food and ambience—a perfect combo that fits in well with the other area restaurants. The interior of Bricktop’s evokes that of a highend steakhouse, with low lights, dark colors and spacious booths. It also sports an open kitchen, one of our favorite restaurant features. There also is a separate bustling bar area, complete with flatscreen TVs for those who want to pop in for drinks and to catch the game. We settled in with an order of the Tempura Shrimp ($14) and Deviled Eggs & Millionaire’s Bacon ($11). The shrimp portion was more than generous, and the plethora of golden popcorn shrimp nuggets were coated with a sweet-andsour sauce. We paired this dish with a glass of Whispering Angel rosé ($11), which brought out some of the flavors in that sauce, as well as cutting through the richness of the batter. The deviled eggs were fairly straight-ahead takes on the backyard picnic classic. The bacon was perfectly cooked, with just the right balance of crispiness and chewiness. The strips were coated with what tasted like a maple glaze of some sort—contrasting nicely with the rich creaminess of the whipped egg yolks. On to the mains for the evening: the Chilean Sea Bass ($30) and the entree-sized Palm Beach Salad

($20). The bass is a hearty fillet, about 8 ounces or so, coated with a light panko crust. A ginger sauce gives this dish a sweet and tangy Asian flavor. The fish itself expertly was sauteed and literally melted in our mouths. We especially appreciated the preparation of the vegetables served alongside—they were expertly steamed to give them a bit of crunch without being soggy, and the flavors weren’t covered up with sauces or glazes and such. The salad was a fairly modest portion, perhaps to assuage the guilt of indulging in such a rich dish. Those who tend toward salads to cut back on calories, beware! This dish has a creamy layer of guacamole, followed by one of tender lump crab meat, then a third of tomatoes, all topped with egg and dressed with a poached shrimp remoulade— definitely one decadent salad! Service was uber-prompt. Our dishes were perfectly timed and we had at least four servers touch the table during our visit, so we never had to worry about getting lost in the shuffle. Because of Bricktop’s location outside the mall, there’s plenty of parking to be had, and the proximity to I-64 makes it easy to get to. Bricktop’s also offers lunch service, a good way to impress those important clients, as well as a Sunday brunch menu. Now that the weather seems to have finally switched to springtime temps, we imagine the spacious patio area will see plenty of action. 10342 Clayton Road, 567-6300, bricktops.com

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INGREDIENTS:

Not-Your-Average Mac & Cheese BY CHEF JOHN JOHNSON

Q: Chef, I am looking for a great macaroni and cheese recipe that will be a perfect pairing to steaks on the grill. The average mac & cheese just won’t do. Do you have a recipe that you could share? A: Summertime is just around the corner, and I just cleaned up my grill last weekend so we can start grilling out. There are two types of grillers: gas or wood. I personally love to

cook with wood—you can’t beat the sound of great steaks sizzling on the open grill. We have a Lobster Macaroni and Cheese on our menu at 1904 Steak House that I use at home. I finish mine on the grill in small individual pots, but you could easily finish it in the oven. Please enjoy the recipe below, and I’d love to hear what you think. It takes a little extra prep work, but is quick to put together.

4 c cavatappi pasta, cooked 1 c heavy cream 4 T Gruyere cheese, shredded 3 T + 1 T Parmesan cheese, grated 1 T mascarpone cheese 1/2 c lobster meat, cooked salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: Heat cream to simmer; add lobster meat and pasta, and reduce sauce by half. Add Gruyere, Parmesan and mascarpone cheeses (except for 1 tablespoon of Parmesan) and stir until it is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in small pot or bowl, sprinkle reserve Parmesan cheese on top, and bake in 400-degree oven until cheese browns. Note: Cavatappi pasta is a long spiral macaroni; you can easily substitute regular macaroni, if you wish.

Chef John Johnson is executive chef at River City Casino. For questions or recipe requests, email him at John.Johnson@rivercity.com.

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PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD

LOBSTER MACARONI AND CHEESE

LAST FLASH

Contemporary Art Museum

Cheresse Pentella, Stephanie Oliver

Leslie and Jake Reby

Ursuline Academy

Katie and Adam Turner

Sarah Waier, Rachel Weis

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St. Louis Public Library

Andrea and Craig LaBarge

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AROUND TOWN

THROUGH 4/12

4/17-19

VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE The Repertory Theatre presents the hilarious play, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Various times and prices. 968-4925 or repstl.org.

I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE See the new stage show bringing to life the beloved TV hit, I Love Lucy, at the Peabody Opera House. Various times. $27-$82. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

4/18

4/11 DAFFODIL DASH Take to the trails for a 5K run at Shaw Nature Reserve. 9 a.m. $20-$24. 636-451-3512 or shawnature.org. STORYBOOK SAFARI During a special interactive event at the Saint Louis Zoo, kids can hear a zookeeper read an animal-themed book, followed by the presentation of a live animal from the story. 9-10 a.m. $4. 781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

4/15-18

HOME DESIGN TOUR Explore beautiful local homes during the Junior League of St. Louis’ Home Design Tour. 9 a.m.3 p.m. 822-2344 or jlsl.lorg. STROLL AGAINST SILENCE Join the local nonprofit, The Angel Band Project, for a fundraising walk to break the silence surrounding sexual violence and support survivors, at the Maryville University Commencement Lawn. 223-1630 or angelbandproject.org. SPRING FLING Experience up-close encounters with rescued horses and farm animals during the Spring Fling at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $10-$20 per car of three or more guests; free for kids 12 and younger. 636-583-8759 or longmeadowrescueranch.org.

KURT ELLING Grammy-winning modern jazz vocalist Kurt Elling will perform at Jazz at the Bistro. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $15-$40. 571-6000 or jazzstl.org.

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4/19 FORCES OF NATURE St. Louis Symphony will play music inspired by the universe’s natural beauty, including John Williams’ theme from Star Wars, at Powell Hall. 3 p.m. $12-$19. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

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4/11-12 GO! ST. LOUIS MARATHON & FAMILY FITNESS WEEKEND Participate in the newly routed, 15th anniversary GO! St. Louis marathon, half-marathon and marathon relay, and take in post-race entertainment, including live music and St. Louis-themed food in Forest Park and downtown St. Louis. Various times and prices. gostlouis.org.

SHELDON GALA 2015: SINGERS OVER MANHATTAN Guitarist John Pizzarelli Quartet and vocalist Jane Monheit will take The Sheldon Concert Hall stage. 8 p.m. $40-$45. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

MYTHBUSTERS: JAMIE AND ADAM UNLEASHED! Marvel at onstage experiments and hear behind-the-scenes stories from Mythbusters’ stars Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage at the Fox Theatre. 8 p.m. $32-$175. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

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AN EVENING WITH LOU BROCK AND RED SCHOENDIENST The St. Louis Cardinals will host an appearance by All-Star outfielder Lou Brock and AllStar player-turned-manager Red Schoendienst at Busch Stadium. 6-10 p.m. $225. cardinals.com/events.

4/20-21 BRASSTRAVAGANZA The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis will perform the dynamic show, Brasstravaganza, at The Sheldon Ballroom. 7:30 p.m. $36. 941-6309 or chambermusicstl.org.

4/22-5/3 ONCE ON THIS ISLAND The Black Rep presents the musical fairy tale, Once on this Island, at Washington University’s Edison Theatre. Various times. $35-$45. 534-3810 or theblackrep.org.

IN REMEMBRANCE 4/11-9/7 STATE OF DECEPTION: THE POWER OF NAZI PROPAGANDA See how the Nazis used propaganda to influence the German public after World War I in an exhibit created by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and on view at the Missouri History Museum. 746-4599 or mohistory.org. 4/14-9/20 CAPTURING HEARTS AND MINDS: IMAGES OF NAZI PROPAGANDA AND DISINFORMATION From the Holocaust Museum & Learning Center archives, view Nazi propaganda used to indoctrinate Germany and vilify the Jewish population. 442-3714 or hmlc.org. 4/15 THE VOYAGE OF THE ST. LOUIS In remembrance of the Holocaust, the University City Public Library will screen The Voyage of the St. Louis, a film following the journey of 937 German Jews from Germany to Cuba on the German luxury liner, the St. Louis. 7 p.m. Free. 727-3150 or ucitylibrary.org.

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COMPAGNIE KAFIG Hip-hop dance group Compagnie Käfig will bring its inventive stage show to the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Various times. $30-$55. 516-4949 or touhill.org.

CHECK THIS OUT 4/10-12 ART FAIR AT QUEENY PARK Glass, sculpture, paintings, photography and more multimedia artwork by 130 local and national artists will be featured at the 37th annual Art Fair at Queeny Park. Various times. $5. 889-0433 or artfairatqueenypark.com.

KURT ELLING PHOTO BY ANNA WEBBER, HOME DESIGN TOUR PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD, COMPAGNIE KAFIG PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER DUGGAN, STATE OF DECEPTION IMAGE COURTESY OF THE MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM

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DIV ER SIONS Across 1. Carve in stone 5. Appear 8. Bothered in Brixton 13. Spelling of reality TV 14. Highlands hillside 15. Indian royal 16. All excited 17. Folk tales 18. Accustom 19. Inspiration for a certain 1996 Ted Danson drama 22. Barely beat, with ‘out’ 23. ___ jacket 24. Bodily fluids 27. Malcolm X director 29. Gets dirty 33. Bride’s partner 34. Artful move 36. Back-talk 37. Inspiration for a 2006 Tom Hanks thriller 40. Common deciduous tree 41. Like 40 across in the spring 42. Related maternally 43. Trans-Siberian

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE 11. Cork’s country 12. Big game 14. Grace word 20. Everyday 21. Alpha’s opposite 24. Block house? 25. Best 26. Catches a fish 27. Bath accessory 28. Small whirlpool 30. Of an arm bone 31. Fiats 32. Pitch 34. June 6, 1944 35. Made square 38. Drive away 39. Speaker system 44. Big shot 46. Chilean range 48. Volumes 49. Famous 50. Magical force 51. ‘Once ___ a time’ 52. Animal with a mane 53. Long and straight 54. On the safe side, at sea 55. Bit 56. Cancel 57. ‘Or ___!’

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add a modern twist to this home. Another tour stop is a European-style home in Ladue, decorated by designers from Savvy Surrounding Style, that features antiques, faux finishes and custom window treatments. Proceeds from the Home Design Tour benefit the Junior League’s training and community programs, notes Allie Chang-Ray, president of Junior League of St. Louis. “Since 1914, the Junior League of St. Louis has been committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through effective action and leadership of trained volunteers,” she says. “Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable, and our members devote more than 10,000 volunteer hours each year to our community initiatives focused on women and children.” Lavigne notes that expanding from a focus on kitchens to the whole home allows participants to see many more aspects of design and renovation. “They can get a look at overall interior design trends and also learn about the building and remodeling process,” she says. A Toast of the Tour VIP Party will occur at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 17, at the KDR Design Showroom. The Interior Design Center of St. Louis is hosting the party, which will feature a silent auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a signature cocktail.

day—even though we have all these activities. Food is a very important social activity during all parts of our lives.” He notes that Mari de Villa offers dining in its Villa East and West Dining rooms, as well as The Garden Room and the Marquis Room for guests who benefit from some assistance with their meals. “We feel it’s very important that people can enjoy the dining experience, even if they need quite a bit of care.” Guests also can choose to have their meal delivered to their private room, he adds, and a registered dietician is on staff

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to assist with special nutritional needs. Mari de Villa offers a variety of accommodations on its 20-plus acre campus, including 54 independent living villas at its Villa Estates, Wiesehan notes. The villas range up to 3,000 square feet and offer all the comforts of home, along with services and amenities. For those who require assistance, private rooms and suites are available at Villa West and Villa East, and are staffed around the clock for all levels of care, including skilled nursing, he says. “No matter what area of senior living someone is interested in, Mari de Villa can offer it.”

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ANTIQUES at Warson SUNDAY APRIL 19, 2015 1:00pm – 5:00pm ROLAND REINHOLZ General Antiques and Furniture BILL LAFFERTY Furniture KAREN MARSHALL General Antiques DENYCE SCHOEMEHL General Antiques

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GO GREEN Meticulous house cleaning the way you would do it! Insured ï Bonded ï References. Call Kay! 636-524-9604

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EDUCATION Master of Music Piano Performance Mary Turcotte - Pianist for Hire Performing or Quiet Accompaniment at Private Parties, Corporate Events, etc. Fine Piano Lessons, Vocal Coaching, & Collaborative Services. 618-200-2702 maryelizabeth.turcotte@gmail.com EXPERIENCED TUTOR: One on One Middle School - Adults ACT/SAT: Reading and English Writing, Speaking, Grammar, Critical Thinking, Enrichment, 30+ yrs Call: Patricia @ 636-394-2751 Email: campbellp483@gmail.com ACT/SAT Prep Over 15 yrs of test prep exp. Customized Curriculum Brian Higginbotham (919)593-6588 testprepstl@gmail.com

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Mike 314-265-4568 Fully Insured Work Guaranteed 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 HOME MAINTENANCE A-Z Power Wash & Storm Damage Gutters Cleaned, Repaired & Installed. Plumbing, Patio & Storm Doors, Painting, Fixtures, Siding, Carpentry, Rehab Work & More. Call Rich 314-428-0787 KEN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Gutter Cleaning and Hauling. Over 25 Yrs Experience, References & Insured. Call Ken 314-567-6900 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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HELP WANTED Seeking Housekeeper for West County Family We need a full time housekeeper for 2 or 3 days a week. Our current housekeeper has been with us for 6 years but is relocating out of state. There is a planned cycle of cleaning each day and each day will be very busy. You will need good references and a dependable car. If interested email us your resume or experience at: WestCountyFamily@gmail.com NANNY NEEDED For 3 year old, PT or FT depending on availability. Sunny personality, no health issues, non smoker, excellent driving record, light house keeping, ok with pet, references needed, must pass background check. If interested call 314-692-8509

HOME IMPROVEMENT KEN SINGLETON TUCKPOINTING ï Brickwork ï Stonework ï Plaster ï Drywall ï Painting ï Carpentry ï Siding ï Gutters ï Roofing ï Chimney Leaks; stopped guaranteed.

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REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Power Washing. Insured. Free Est. 37 Years Experience. Don Phillips 314-973-8511

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

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PET SERVICES HAJEK LAWNCARE Spring Special & Fertilization Programs. Full Service Maintenance & Lawn Care Provider. Weekly Mowing as LOW As $25! Fully Insured. Joshua 314-856-3544 hajeklawncare@yahoo.com OUTDOOR CREATIVE DESIGN & LANDSCAPE, LLC For all of your landscape and hardscape needs. "Where dreams become design and design becomes reality" 314-325-5111 OutdoorCreativeDesign.com MAGANA LAWN & LANDSCAPE Fall Cleanup, Grass Cutting, Mulching, Retaining Walls, Tree Removal, Trimming Shrubs, Sod. & Much More. Reasonable Rates. Call Today for Your Free Estimate. 314-960-4203 FASTandFREE.us/trim.html See this link for

$25 off Mulching and Shrub Trimming Coupon and Video or Call/Text Jeff (314)520-5222 with Mizzou Crew Landscaping

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial

Spring Cleanup, Mulching, Mowing, Edging, Turf Maintenance, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Leaf & Gumball Cleanup, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Solutions

JOHN'S SHORTCUTS Lawn Care Service & Maintenance. Grass Cutting, Fertilization & Mulching. Free Estimates. 20+ Years In Family Business John 314-602-2757

Everything for Your Property. Specialize in Design & Construction of Brick & Stone Walks, Walls, Patios & Pool Decks. 35 Yrs. Exp. Grass, Beds & Fertilization. Call George 314-567-6066

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Real Estate Auction Lake of the Ozarks Marina & Boat Storage Gravois Mills, MO 25593 Highway 5 Parcel 1: Boat storage on 2.05 +/- ac w/3 storage. Buildings and shop/office. Parcel 2: Marina on 0.67+/- ac lot and covered boat slips, retail store and gas dock. Nominal Opening Bids: $25,000/parcel. Open: 11am-2pm Fri Apr 17 and 24. Auctions: 11am, Mon Apr 27 on site.

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SERVICES PIANO SERVICES MCGREEVY PIANO Spring into Tune! Bill McGreevy, Piano Technician Guild Associate Member 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

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SAYERSBROOK RANCH & LAKE RETREAT Celebrating 60 Years

Join the celebration to honor the 2015 Women of Achievement Carol Bartle  Lise Bernstein Sara Burke  Maxine Clark Betsy Douglass  Ghazala Hayat, M.D. Lee Etta Hoskins  Carol B. Loeb Sheri Sherman  Pamela Talley

Women of Achievement Luncheon

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel St. Louis Ballroom 11:15 a.m. Doors open 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon Tickets: $60 each with seating at tables of ten Reservations required and will be held at the door

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AUCTION 1,678± acres offered in 3 Tracts May 6 • 1:30 pm • Live & Online PREVIEWS: April 25 • 11 am – 3 pm & May 5 • 1 – 5 pm AUCTION LOCATION: Bogey Hills Country Club 1120 Country Club Rd, Saint Charles, MO 63303 TRACT 1: 680± ACRES • 6,200-sq-ft main lodge & retreat center • Lakeside amphitheater • 12,000-sq-ft commercial building • Recreational, timber and retreat income potential TRACT 2: 683± ACRES • Turn-key bison or cattle ranch • Mountain lodge home • Suitable for vineyard or winery property • Fishing, deer & turkey hunting

TRACT 3: 315± ACRES • Turn-key bison, cattle or horse ranch • Suitable for vineyard and winery property • Bass fishing, whitetail deer and turkey hunting • Currently producing income as an active ranch

Bill Ziercher | 314-412-3966

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See website for complete terms & conditions. Auctioneer - Jimmie Dean Coffey

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VACATION RENTALS SAUGATUCK DOUGLAS, MI 121 Lake Shore Dr. Charming Cottage, 5BR, 2BA, View of Lake, Large Screen Porch, Frplc, C/A, Private Beach, $2300 Wkly. Avail. 1st 2wks of June, last 2wks of Aug. & 1st 2wks of Sept. Hack Allen 314-644-4143 • 314-517-4143 Libby 314-565-5475 Jane 314-913-0960 ULF COAST HOUSE Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 3BR, 3BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more! Great Rates. Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/148365 REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment. Convenient to Museums, Theaters & Shopping. Wireless Internet Access. Highly Recommended! Call 314-569-2009

SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's. Swords, Daggers, Metals, Badges, Hats, Helmets, Flags & Guns. 314-249-5369

WINDOWS M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimate, Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Over 30 Years Experience & Ref's. Call Paul, 314-805-6102 or Mark, 314-805-7367

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