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5211 WESTMINSTER PLACE CENTRAL WEST END ‐ $842,900

1310 FAWNVALLEY DRIVE DES PERES ‐ $739,000

8136 STANFORD AVENUE UNIVERSITY CITY ‐ $579,900

22 AYLESBURY DRIVE OLIVETTE ‐ $422,000

1816 FIRETHORN DRIVE DES PERES ‐ $349,900

12543 NEW WOODLAND COURT ST LOUIS ‐ $335,000

6246 NORTHWOOD AVENUE #2E ST LOUIS CITY ‐ $289,900

527 ECHO HILL COURT BALLWIN ‐ $240,000

7 HACIENDA DRIVE, LADUE ‐ $689,000 This traditional home is a must‐see!

10490 LADUE ROAD CREVE COEUR ‐ $2,300,000

33 CHAPEL HILL ESTATES TOWN & COUNTRY ‐ $1,965,000

2 OAK BEND DRIVE LADUE ‐ $1,090,000

803 S WARSON ROAD ST LOUIS ‐ $1,050,000

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NEW LISTINGS 7 Hacienda Dr 444 Orchard Ave 572 Coeur De Royale #207

RESIDENTIAL 35 Huntleigh Woods 10490 Ladue Rd 6 Countryside Ln 33 Chapel Hill Est 13308 Buckland Hall 2 Oak Bend Dr 803 S Warson Rd 8 Geyer Wood 39 Countryside Ln 5211 Westminster Pl 802 Oakway Pl 1310 Fawnvalley Dr 900 Greenwich Green Ln

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$689,000 $152,900 $119,900

Huntleigh Creve Coeur Frontenac Town & Country Town & Country Ladue t Ladue Frontenac Frontenac Central West End Glendale = Des Peres Town & Country

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17702 Gardenview Place Ct 8136 Stanford Ave 5254 Waterman Blvd 748 Turrentine Trail 17892 Suzanne Ridge Dr 858 Atalanta Ave 22 Aylesbury 22 Clayton Downs 1816 Firethorn Dr 12543 New Woodland Ct 278 Cherry Hills Meadows Dr 415 Emmanuel Ct 2016 Saint Clair Ave 1006 Surrey Hills Dr 3454 Pestalozzi 7344 Balson 7422 Gannon Ave 7534 Delmar Blvd 527 Echo Hill Ct 3004 Indiana Ave 9 Branford Dr 4161 Castleman Ave 5705 Mardel Ave 8310 Rosalie 1133 Bellerive 4274 Henley Dr 5236 Pernod Ave 6536 Odell St

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CONDOS, VILLAS, ATTACHED HOMES 4545 Lindell Blvd #27 4545 Lindell Blvd #34 13308 Fairfield Circle Dr 4901 Washington Blvd #2A 6246 Northwood Ave #2E 2408 Broadmont Dr 4100 Laclede Ave #102 4111 West Pine #11 1864 Ridgeview Circle Dr 3815 McCausland Ave #17 230 N Boyle #3N 10405 Tiffany Village Ct 7521 Buckingham #3E 16286 Lea Oak Ct 5576 Waterman #2N 9011 N Swan Cir 514 Coeur De Royale #105 2020 Washington Ave #701 5696 Kingsbury #103 9158 Villaridge Ct 942 Guelbreth Ln #111

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Theophile Alexandre Steinlen, French/Swiss Antonio Segui, Argentine (b.1934) De un Verano, #1, 1967, oil on canvas, 24 x 19 in.

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CONTENTS EDITOR’S NOTE

SOCIETY WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GREW UP? IN OUR SPECIAL Women in Business section, you’ll read about some St. Louis women who dreamed big and worked hard to turn their vision into reality. Their paths to success serve as an inspiration to others who may be seeking their calling— either as a fledgling employee or someone embarking on a second career. In the case of Build-A-Bear’s Maxine Clark, her multi-billion-dollar enterprise grew out of a longing for a beloved stuffed bear she had as a child. Of course, success didn’t materialize overnight, as Ms. Clark took some detours on her way to being ‘Chief Executive Bear.’ But don’t the best success stories start out that way? And it proves once and for all how important it is to find your focus—your heart—and couple it with ingenuity and resolve to make things happen.

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30 A SALUTE TO MAXINE CLARK From a young age, Maxine Clark learned there were no limits, only a world of possibility. Today, the BuildA-Bear Workshop founder is affectionately gazing back on the journey of her own realized dream—110 million stuffed animals sold, 400 store openings and more than $4 billion in revenue—as she prepares to hand over the helm of the 16-year-old business, and look forward to her next creative project.

DESIGN REDISCOVERED Catherine Hammond Gibson was the first to purchase land in the Back Bay area of Boston. At more than 400 acres, it was the largest residential development of its time. The area was to be a residential enclave for the elite, and Gibson’s fashionable home at 137 Beacon Street became the first completed house in 1860. Her famous neighbors included Louisa May Alcott and Julia Ward Howe.

MAY FASHION Who doesn’t love the glamour and style of the roaring ’20s, coupled with the excitement of the highly anticipated new Gatsby movie? Adding to all the hoopla is Tiffany & Co.’s collaboration with two-time Oscar-winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin.

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ON OUR COVER: Washington University Orthopedics’ shoulder and elbow group uses cuttingedge technology and leading national research to treat a full range of injuries and diseases. Pictured on the cover: Drs. Ken Yamaguchi, Leesa Galatz, Jay Keener and Aaron Chamberlain. For more information, call 514-3500 or visit ortho.wustl.edu. THE STORY BEGINS ON P. 20.

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We’re Sorry: On p. 31 of our April 26 issue, we misidentified the law firm of Hais, Hais, Goldberger & Lambson, P.C. Also, on p. 71 of that issue, an advertisement about Women of Achievement failed to mention Ameren as the Platinum Sponsor of the event.

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More New Listings 900 South Hanley, 7C (Clayton). Space…location…price. Three reasons to look at this nice two-bedroom condo. But other aspects like newer windows, master bath with jet tub and walk-in closet, kitchen loaded with storage, and open floor plan with gleaming parquet floors make it even more attractive. And there are great building amenities, too: 24-hour doorman, in-ground pool, secure parking, and exercise room. The proximity of restaurants, retail shops and major highways is an added convenience…all for a fantastic price! $135,000. 11 Country Aire (Town & Country). High-quality materials and exceptional craftsmanship distinguish this spacious, renovated ranch that sits on a park-like acre lot with lovely landscaping and in-ground pool. Each of the four bedrooms has their own private bath…and the kitchen is absolutely fabulous! $789,900.

602 Henry Oaks Court (Ballwin). This is no ordinary ranch! It has the floor plan everyone wants and the proof is in the seeing. Wood burning fireplace in the dramatic, vaulted great room is the focal point for this meticulously maintained, four-bedroom home. Open kitchen with granite center island adjoins a breakfast area and sunroom that captures views of the peaceful backyard. Two walk-in closets and luxury master bath make the spacious master suite a refreshing respite, and the finished lower level has a large family area plus additional sleeping area that can be used as an office or work out space. Gorgeous yard includes a goldfish pond and waterfall along with an in-ground pool. $445,000

1541 Pleasant Ridge (Ellisville). Meticulous four-bedroom home in a beautiful, established neighborhood has a great floor plan for holiday gatherings and daily living. Renovated kitchen has custom cabinetry, tasteful color palette, quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Breakfast room opens to a spacious step-down family room with wood burning fireplace…and three bay windows in the rear of the home look out to a beautifully manicured, fenced backyard. Master bedroom with walk-in closet and en suite bath opens onto a private balcony -- a restful spot to savor that first cup of morning coffee. New roof, new concrete drive and insulated tilt-in windows complete this amazing value. $258,000.

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NEW LISTING! If a home could be described as “delicious”, this like-new, custom designed listing would definitely qualify! Exceptionally crafted, it has quality appointments throughout and features open living spaces for today’s lifestyle. Dramatic two-story foyer; great room with fireplace and French doors that open to a marvelous front porch; gourmet kitchen with stone fireplace that leads to a charming patio with outdoor fireplace and second patio; and main floor master suite with large luxury bath and his/her closets plus so much more!

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6. 14 Old Westbury Lane ● Webster Groves

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NEW LISTING! Three-bedroom, two-bath ranch home on one-acre lot represents a great opportunity for rehabbing or expanding. Floor plan includes family room and eat-in kitchen. Close to hospitals and schools. NEW LISTING! Impeccable Colonial in Davis Place is a great value with extensive updates. Four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and move-in ready! Wonderful location near everything Clayton has to offer. NEW LISTING! Exceptional three plus bedroom ranch is open and airy and enjoys wonderful natural light. New eat-in kitchen/breakfast room with stainless and granite accents opens to lovely family room overlooking private backyard.

NEW LISTING! Beautiful five plus bedroom, mid-century contemporary on over 1.2 acres of park-like wooded grounds with pool and patios. Magnificent custom boxed beam ceiling in the dining room, two-story stone fireplace in the vaulted living room; and fabulous master suite with fireplace are among the distinguishing elements. NEW LISTING! Stunning, four-bedroom contemporary on a huge lot has been remodeled from top to bottom and features an Architectural Digest style master suite with sensational bathroom and luxurious private patio; new kitchen; and completely redone lower level. But the most extraordinary aspect of this home is that the entire back overlooks a swimming pool, lovely gardens, and private patios. OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3.

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11751 N. Woodlawn Avenue (Ladue). $4,700,000 1 Fordyce Lane (Ladue). $2,700,000 2 Bellerive Country Club Grounds (T & S). $2,695,000 1300 Log Cabin Lane (Ladue). $2,395,000 17 Dromara Road (Ladue). $2,195,000 28 Somerset Downs (Ladue). $1,699,000 5 Kings Pond Road(Glendale). $1,499,900 18 Washington Terrace (St. Louis). $1,495,000 $1,335,000 3 Lakeside Green (Ladue). 9772 Old Warson Road (Ladue). $1,299,000 9821 Log Cabin Court (Ladue). $1,249,000 8062 South Drive (Richmond Heights). $1,200,000 52 Westmoreland Place (St. Louis). $1,195,000 1924 Muir Woods (Town & Country). $1,195,000 1 Ellsworth Lane (Ladue). $1,095,000 807 Glenridge Avenue (Clayton). $829,000 1645 Trotting Trail (Chesterfield). $779,500 38 Beacon Hill (Creve Coeur). $749,900 $749,000 328 Doulton Place (Town & Country). 750 Havenwood Circle Dr. (Warson Wds.)● $724,900 2016 North Geyer (Frontenac). $710,000 7710 West Biltmore Drive (Clayton). $699,900 7902 Teasdale (University City). $699,000 1272 Glen Eagle (St. Albans). $699,000 7106 Westmoreland (University City). $699,000 9 Granada Way (Ladue). $699,000 $639,500 10 Wickersham Lane (Ladue). ● 12411 Cedarmoor (Town & Country). $545,000 556 Stratford (University City). $535,000 7270 Maryland Avenue (University City). $485,000 23 Brook Mill Lane (Town & Country). $474,900 $450,000 1106 S. Spoede Road (Frontenac). 865 Whispering Meadows (Ballwin). $439,900 7705 Gannon Place (University City). $419,000 6115 Westminster Place (St. Louis). $365,000 7667 Carswold Drive (Clayton). $359,000 8041 Teasdale Avenue (University City). $349,900 $329,900 68 Berry Oaks (Glendale). 7421 Amherst (University City). $319,000 10122 Conway Road (Ladue). $315,000 111 Red Baron (Lake St. Louis). $279,900 937 Hawbrook (Glendale). $249,000 $229,000 32 Bellerive Acres (Normandy).

1691 Prestonpark (St. Louis County). 6200 Potomac (St. Louis). 2434 Country Wood (Maryland Heights). 437 Harvest Hill (Ballwin). 6218 Hancock Avenue (St. Louis). 7442 Williams Ave. (IRichmond Hgts.). 5616 Neosho Street (St. Louis). 6430 Nashville Avenue (St. Louis). 5081 Rhodes Avenue (St. Louis). 5376 Odell (St. Louis). 5178 Goethe (St. Louis). 2924 Clearview (Bel Nor). 9405 Evandale (Affton). 1106 S. Laclede Station Rd. (Shrewsbury). 9413 Daisy Lane (Affton). 1355 Louisville (St. Louis).

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Condos, Villas, Town Homes 8025 Maryland Avenue, 16C (Clayton). $2,450,000 150 Carondelet Plaza, 1803 (Clayton). $1,895,000 309 N. Bemiston (Clayton). $999,000 2252 Croydon Walk (Crystal Lake Park). $599,900 129 E. Clinton, 2B (Kirkwood). $544,900 750 S. Hanley Road, #290 (Clayton). $415,000 7524 Cromwell, 2W (Clayton). $399,000 $385,000 6340 Clayton Road, #307 (St. Louis). 14744 Whitebrook Dr. (Chesterfield). $365,000 7556 Wydown Boulevard, 2E (Clayton). ● $359,000 5244 Waterman, #F (St. Louis). $199,000 7244 Forsyth, 2W (University City). $185,000 377 North Taylor 1N (St. Louis). $169,000 590 Sarah, #302 (Creve Coeur). $149,900 1635 Washington, #809 (St. Louis). $145,000 1902 Meadowtree Lane, #5 (Kirkwood). $145,000 9062 West Swan Circle (Brentwood). $128,900 $127,500 1715 Canary Cove (Brentwood). 123 W. Woodbine, #I (Kirkwood). $88,900

Lots and Acreage 11411 Conway Road (Westwood). 45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

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Women of Achievement

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HIS YEAR’S WOMEN OF Achievement (WOA) honorees recently got together in the Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus during an informal gathering with their escorts and WOA officers to prepare for the upcoming Women of Achievement luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton on May 2. After enjoying a light lunch, the ladies were treated to a fashion show with St. John master stylist Lela Briggs. Nanci Bobrow, Sally Katzif

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10407 White Bridge Lane, Creve Coeur New Listing. $1,450,000. Open 5/5, 1-3 PM

22 Dromara Road, Ladue New Listing. $1,719,000. Open 5/5, 1-3 PM.

15 Dromara Road, Ladue New Price. $1,685,000. Open 5/5, 1-3 PM

49 Fair Oaks Drive, Ladue New Listing. Offered at $1,295,000.

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

10 Overbrook, Ladue New Listing. Offered at $2,585,000.

1010 Thoreau Ct., Unit 204, Creve Coeur NEW LISITNG. Offered at $129,000.

8 Long Meadows, Town & Country Offered at $2,220,000. Open 5/5, 1-4 PM.

10588 Frontenac Woods, Frontenac New Price. Offered at 879,900.

10 Cricket Lane, Brentwood New Listing. $799,000. Open 5/5, 1-3 PM.

9 Black Creek Lane, Ladue Offered at $765,000.

718 South Price Road, Ladue New Listing. Offered at $1,265,000.

625 South Skinker, Units 1602 & 1603, St. Louis New Listing. Offered at $750,000.

13043 Pembrooke Valley, Town & Country Offered at $599,000.

849 Stable Ridge, Kirkwood New Listing. $679,000. Open 5/5, 1-3 PM.

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SOCIE T Y St. Louis Children’s Hospital

TABLE TOPS

BY BRYAN SCHRAIER

ELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF Table Tops and seven years of sending children with heart problems to summer camp at Camp Rhythm, Friends of St. Louis Children’s Hospital did the ballroom of The RitzCarlton up right! Sixty-eight tables showcased the talents of their designers while guests shopped at numerous boutiques and purchased flower bouquets created by committee members. Guests later sat down to lunch at the elaborately designed tables, while enjoying remarks from St. Louis Children’s Hospital president Joan Magruder, Friends chair Renee Bell, Moneta Group CEO Gene Diederich, Camp Rhythm’s Charlotte Smock and camper Jakeb Reynolds. Pam Trapp and Ann Perry served as event co-chairs. More photos on page 71

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UESTS CELEBRATED A N ight to Remember ‘At the Copa’ with the Alzheimer’s Association at the America’s Center Ballroom in the St. Louis C o n v e n t i o n C e n t e r. Ameren Corporation was honored with the Alzheimer’s Champion Award for contributing more than $90,000 in corporate sponsorship to the organization. Ameren’s Tom Voss and his wife, Carol, were among the many guests. The chair of the executive committee was Christopher Iselin, and honorary co-chairs were Don and Peggy Lents, and Rodger and Paula Riney.

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ICROFINANCING Partners in Africa recently held its annual African Gala at Sunset Country Club, where they were able to raise more than $225,000 dollars toward empowering those living in extreme poverty. Guests were invited to enjoy a delightful evening featuring silent and oral auctions, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a fabulous dinner. Founder and president, Sr. Toni Temporiti, as well as event co-chairs, Susanne Pelikan and Debbie Windus, were in attendance. Entertainment was provided by the Afriky Lolo Dance Troupe. More photos on page 71

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EOPLE OF ALL AGES AND DOGS OF MANY BREEDS gathered at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch to help Support Dogs. celebrate its eighth annual Tacky Ball 2013 Bones, Boots and Bling! Guests were invited to enjoy a Western-themed evening featuring a tackychic dinner, plenty of raffles, a Buckaroo Silent Auction and a Wild West Live Auction with Dwight Bitikofer. Support Dogs provides highly skilled assistant dogs to individuals with disabilities, as well as uniquely trained therapy dogs to serve the community. The co-chairs of the event were Scot and René Seabaugh. Board president Angie Fink and executive director Bill Dahlkamp also were in attendance. More photos on page 71

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World-class artists are once again coming together for SING FOR SITEMAN, a one-night-only performance to support cancer research for Siteman Cancer Center. The fourth annual event, featuring Opera Theatre of Saint Louis artists such as AUBREY ALLICOCK, CORINNE WINTERS, DEANNA BREIWICK, HUGH RUSSELL, THOMAS HAMMONS and EMILY PULLEY, is from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 10, at Washington University’s Whitaker Hall. Proceeds from the concert benefit Siteman’s Discovery Fund, which provides critical support for promising new cancer therapies and treatments. For tickets, call 961-0644 or visit opera-stl.org/SingForSiteman.

Rickie Lee Jones is coming to The Sheldon.

THE SHELDON has announced its 2013-2014 concert season featuring the likes of BRUBECK BROTHERS QUARTET, RICKIE LEE JONES, CHUCHO VALDES, DAVID GRISMAN FOLKJAZZ TRIO, DAVID HALEN and JOHN CARTER CASH. The season includes The Sheldon’s five signature series—Jazz at The Sheldon, Fantastic Folk, Sheldon Classics, Saturday Matinees and Coffee Concerts—as well as Peter Martin Music: Live, which will be available by subscription. Subscription tickets go on sale May 13 (call 533-9900 or visit TheSheldon.org).

St. Louisan ERIC GREITENS, a 2011 LN Dynamic Person, is among TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. The former Navy Seal founded The Mission Continues in 2007 by encouraging veterans to serve again—this time, as productive citizens in the community. Greitens’ organization, headquartered in St. Louis, has placed thousands of volunteers at service projects across the country and continues to empower former service men and women through its fellowship program.

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Curious about the grand restoration of ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY’s CENTRAL LIBRARY? A panel discussion, Cass Gilbert’s Vision and Central Library Today, will be held Wednesday, May 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the library’s auditorium. SHARON IRISH, an authority on Gilbert, the library’s original architect, will lead the discussion, which also will feature the restoration’s principal architect, GEORGE NIKOLAJEVICH, and library executive director WALLER MCGUIRE. Seating for the free event is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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It’s a girl! The SAINT LOUIS ZOO is celebrating the birth of a new baby Asian elephant born last week who weighed in at 251 pounds and was about 38 inches tall. She is the third baby of 42-year-old Ellie and 20-year-old Raja, the first elephant ever born at the zoo. The zoo has launched an online campaign to name the new calf. The five names suggested by zoo staff are: Cai (rhymes with ‘Hi’ and means ‘feminine’), Violet, Willow, Harper, and Priya (pronounced ‘Pree-yah’ and means dear, beloved). Vote for your favorite name by Sunday, May 5, by visiting stlzoo.org. The winning name will be announced the next day.

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LIV ING WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ORTHOPEDICS

Medical Virtuosos BY BRITTANY NAY

SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGEON, AS well as an accomplished violinist, Dr. Aaron Chamberlain understands the importance of staying healthy in order to do what you love. Chamberlain, along with Drs. Ken Yamaguchi, Jay Keener and Leesa Galatz, make up the shoulder and elbow group of Washington University Orthopedics, located at Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Center for Advanced Medicine and in Chesterfield. The practice uses the latest research and technology to focus on treatment of any shoulder and elbow issue, from injuries and arthritis to instability. The specialists perform minimally invasive surgeries such as arthroscopy of the shoulder to treat rotator cuff tears and arthroscopy of the elbow, as well as procedures to repair injuries in the athlete and performing artist and those with shoulder and elbow fractures, arthritis or instability. In addition, the physicians offer reconstructive procedures,

including shoulder and elbow replacements and prosthetics. “We are one of the largest and busiest centers for shoulder replacement, as well as treatment of rotator cuff tears, in the country,” Chamberlain notes. A leader of the group’s Medicine for the Performing Artist program, Chamberlain also reaches out to community arts organizations to provide specialized education and treatment for musicians, dancers and other artists. “We see members of arts groups, including the symphony, opera and ballet, and treat their injuries, and we also educate them about how to prevent injuries.” As a lifelong musician who has performed in Europe and the U.S., including at the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics, Chamberlain has overcome injuries and knows the vital role health plays in continuing your craft. And while he always has enjoyed being a performer, he says his true career

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calling is medicine. “Music is something I enjoy myself, but medicine is where I can make a difference in the lives of others.” Whether a patient is a young performer or an older person looking to retain mobility, the orthopedics practice has the expertise they need, Chamberlain says. “Patients benefit from having specialists who have a lot of experience in treating Continued on page 72

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St. Louis Area Foodbank

Filling Empty Tables F

ood in America is more than a necessary aspect of survival: It’s a part of our language, culture and social experience. We gather around meals. Our idioms and phrases make food references. We represent and define areas and events by the meals or snacks that coincide. While this may be many people’s America, dinner isn’t on the table for every family. Despite misconceptions about hunger, a lack of food is a sincere problem for Americans every day, including the approximately 57,100 individuals who depend weekly on the St. Louis Area Foodbank. Started in 1975, the St. Louis Area Foodbank provided 135,000 pounds of food in its first year, according to the organization’s website. Almost four decades later, the organization is responsible for distributing more than 25 million pounds of food to 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois. The organization may have grown immensely—but so has the need, which seems ever-increasing. According to the 2010 Hunger Study, here in the U.S., one in eight people depends on the Feeding America network, of which St. Louis Area Foodbank is a member.

“The vast majority of the people we’re trying to feed are probably working, they’re just working poor,” says Foodbank president and CEO, Frank Finnegan, noting the effect caused by the 1990s decrease in manufacturing jobs and increase in service jobs. “If you’re making close to minimum wage or a little bit more, it doesn’t keep pace with the cost of housing, the cost of utilities, the cost of transportation—and, of course, those bills are always going to take priority, so what’s left over is what you spend on food.” Finnegan explains the inherent problems of hunger. “If you’re a child and you’re hungry, you’re not going to be able to focus in school, or if you’re a senior citizen living on a fixed income and you can’t eat nutritionally, chances are you’re not receiving the full benefit from the medications you’re taking.” Benefiting the St. Louis Area Foodbank is the upcoming Wine Women & Shoes event at The Ritz-Carlton. Featuring the best reds and whites— plus shopping and auctions—this event will be a “fantastic good time,” says board member and event Continued on page 72

ON THE COVER Wine Women & Shoes takes place on Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. at The RitzCarlton to benefit the St. Louis Area Foodbank. For more information, call 292-6262 or visit winewomenandshoes.com/stlouis2013.

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By Julia Christensen

CHARITY SPOTLIGHT NAACP

BY BRITTANY NAY

M I S S I O N : St. Louis County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) works to eliminate racial discrimination and ensure political, educational, social and economic equal rights for everyone. The nonprofit stands for the belief that people of all races, nationalities and faiths are created equal. St. Louis County NAACP members strive to remove barriers of racial discrimination through democratic processes, seek enactment and enforcement of federal, state and local laws securing civil rights, educate people of their constitutional rights, and inform the public of the adverse effects of racial discrimination and seek its elimination. HISTORY: Part of the national 104-year-old NAACP, the St. Louis County branch is celebrating its 75th year. The organization has grown from 65 to 400 members since 2009 under the leadership of president Esther Haywood, a lifelong member. “In life, what’s important is family first, then church and community. NAACP was just that part of my community life—an organization where I can help people,” Haywood says. “Maybe there’s something in your blood to do it.” C O M M U N I T Y I M PAC T: The organization’s health, education, police and membership committees serve thousands each year through civic engagement, education, economic

James Buford

Esther Haywood

WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: FREEDOM FUND DINNER, JUNE 4, 2013 AT THE RITZ-CARLTON At the 75th annual Freedom Fund Dinner, St. Louis County NAACP will honor 25 local contributors, and present the Lifetime Achievement Award to James Buford, retiring president and CEO of Urban League of St. Louis. HOW TO GET INVOLVED: To volunteer, become a member or learn more about St. Louis County NAACP, call 389-1552 or email naacp@yahoo.com.

empowerment, criminal justice and social services. Members field communications with other members and non-members daily, referring them to services or even just serving as a sounding board for legal and employment discrimination issues, Haywood says. Additional educational and economic services include adult literacy,

education, financial literacy and job fairs. As a grassroots organization, members sustain the mission, and continual recruitment is a necessity, Haywood notes. “We are making progress, but without the members pushing it, it would not survive. We always need people to help with our membership drive.”

ON THE BOARD: JOHN GASKIN John Gaskin is following in the footsteps of his grandmother, St. Louis County NAACP president Esther Haywood, and great-aunt, who formerly chaired the organization’s Freedom Fund Dinner. The Ladue H.S. grad is a busy Benedictine College student and football player, but he still is making time to carry on the family tradition of leadership in the NAACP. As chair of the national youth work committee for the national board and chair of the local Freedom Fund Dinner, Gaskin is leading the drive to recruit the next generation of young members locally and nationally. While Gaskin says he was born into the organization, he has been inspired to stay because of its ability to create positive change. “I do it as a labor of love—you don’t get any monetary value from this. I believe in the cause of the organization—we work to eliminate racial inequality and disparities.” As a young advocate, he continually meets young adults who are becoming familiarized with the 104-year-old organization for the first time. “In order to keep things going, it takes new blood, it takes new youth,” he emphasizes. “I have been able to bring in that new youth.” When Gaskin’s great-aunt ran the Freedom

Fund Dinner, she raised $300,000, an impressive number for that time, he notes. Last year, the dinner raised its largest-ever total when Gaskin first took the helm. He hopes to build on that record June 4 at The Ritz-Carlton, where the event, themed ‘We Shall Not Be Moved,’ will recognize 25 St. Louisans making a major impact on eliminating inequality. The event’s Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to James Buford, retiring president and CEO of Urban League of St. Louis. “What the event means is we are not going to move backwards—never back, forever forward—on inequality issues in our community. We have to be persistent in terms of what we are doing to eliminate racial disparity in America.” The dinner benefits the organization’s mission, and allows its members to participate in national, state and regional NAACP seminars and conferences. Gaskin credits the nonprofit for where he is today. “If it wasn’t for the NAACP, I probably wouldn’t have been able to go to Ladue High School or go to college.” So he hopes to keep fueling the organization for future generations. “We are looking to do the impossible this year.” {LadueNews.com} MAY 3, 2013

charities&nonprofits Ladue News Special Section

May Charity Calendar BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

Thursday 2 CHEF’S GALA at the Four Seasons Hotel to benefit Autism Speaks, events. autismspeaks.org/stlchefs.

at The Sheldon Concert Hall to benefit The Angel Band Project, angelbandproject.org.

Thursday 9

WINE TASTING EVENT at the Helix Center to benefit Viral Cancer Research Foundation, viralcancerfoundation.com.

Monday 13 10th annual GRAND CENTER, INC. VISIONARY AWARDS at The Sheldon Concert Hall to benefit Grand Center, Inc., grandcenter.org.

LIFESAVER AWARDS BREAKFAST at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac to benefit St. Louis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, 516-2789.

Friday 10 58th annual WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS LUNCHEON at The Ritz-Carlton to benefit Women of Achievement, 421-2005.

CHALLENGE FOR CHAMPIONS golf tournament featuring St. Louis Rams players, coaches and staff at Old Hickory Golf Club to benefit March of Dimes Missouri Chapter, 513-9962.

14th annual SUNSET AT THE SHELDON WINE TASTING at The Sheldon to benefit Sheldon Educational Programs, 533-9900 or lwilhite@thesheldon.org.

Thursday 16 Seventh annual IT’S IN THE CARDS DINNER AND GALA at the Four Seasons to benefit the Thompson Foundation for Autism, 367-8118.

Saturday 4

DERBY DAY at Three Sixty to benefit St. Louis Children’s Hospital, 360-stl.com/derby-day or 241-8439. FETE DU FEATHER GALA AND AUCTION at Ameren Missouri corporate headquarters to benefit World Bird Sanctuary, 636-861-3240 or worldbirdsanctuary.org

Tuesday 7 JIM BUTLER CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC at Sunset Country Club to benefit health programs for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, 335-8014.

Wednesday 8 NORBERT LEO BUTZ BENEFIT CONCERT

ST. LOUIS LDA ALL-SPORTS SHOOTOUT at Bogey Hills Country Club to benefit St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association, Inc., 966-3088 or ldastl.org.

Tuesday 14

Friday 3

5K HEALTHY LIVING FUN RUN & 1 MILE WELLNESS WALK at Chaminade College Prep School to benefit Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, crisisnurserykids.org.

13th annual JOE BUCK GOLF CLASSIC at Old Warson Country Club to benefit St. Louis Children’s Hospital, 286-0987 or stlchildrens.org/joebuckclassic.

Inaugural BEHIND THE RED SHIELD GALA at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark to benefit The Salvation Army, 646-3193 or stlsalvationarmy.org.

Saturday 11 Third annual LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS 5K AND ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FAIR at Castlewood State Park to benefit Asthma and Allergy Foundation, St. Louis Chapter, 645-2422 or aafastl.org. Fifth annual SHOOT FOR A CURE at Strathalbyn Farms Club to benefit Friends of the Saint Louis University Liver Center, 576-3078 or lduff@friendsoftheslulc.org. SPRINGTIME ON THE SEINE GALA at Wells Fargo Advisors to benefit Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, 963-4223.

Saturday 18 Annual BARK IN THE PARK festival at Cricket Field in Forest Park to benefit the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Fund, hsmo.org/bark. 15th annual STEPS FOR HOPE cancer survivorship walk at Creve Coeur Park to benefit Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis, 238-2000 or cancersupportstl.org. THRIVE ALIVE 5K at the Arch to benefit ThriVe St. Louis, 783-3040, ext. 227 or firstgiving.com/thrive/5k. WOMEN’S CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT at the Golf Club of Florissant to benefit Soroptimist International of Greater St. Louis, 731-5110.

Sunday 19 COCKTAILS AT THE BUSCH MANSION at the Busch Mansion at Grant’s Farm to benefit Great Rivers Environmental Law Center, 231-4181 or brownpapertickets.com.

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Continued from page 24 Sixth annual UNCORKED: A CAUSE FOR THE PAWS event at Wine Country Gardens to benefit Five Acres Animal Shelter, fiveacresanimalshelter.org.

Fifth annual MEN OF STYLE: SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON FASHION SHOW at the Hilton Frontenac to benefit Morehouse College scholarships, 265-8556 or 993-9303.

Ninth annual WALK RUN ‘N ROLL FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES at Busch Stadium to benefit Life Skills, lifeskills-mo.org.

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Monday 20 14th annual GOLF TOURNAMENT/TENNIS ROUND-ROBIN at Meadowbrook Country Club to benefit Assistance League St. Louis, 636-227-6200 or stlouis.assistanceleague.org.

Coming in JUNE Saturday 1 11th annual FLORA DORA gala at the Big Top adjacent to Powell Hall to benefit Circus Flora’s outreach programs, 289-4043.

Monday 10 WINE WOMEN & SHOES at The Ritz-Carlton to benefit the St. Louis Area Foodbank, 292-6262 or wws@stlfoodbank.org.

Thursday 30 A TASTE OF MAGIC at The Magic House to benefit The Magic House’s Field Trip Scholarship Fund, magichouse.org/reservations.

Saturday 25 Annual NAMI WALKS in Forest Park to benefit NAMI St. Louis, namiwalks.org.

Norbert Leo Butz AN EVENING OF MUSIC WITH TWO-TIME TONY AWARD WINNER

A benefit to help victims of sexual violence through The Angel Band Project nonprofit organization.

Fourth annual SING FOR SITEMAN concert at Whitaker Hall on Washington University’s Danforth Campus to benefit the Siteman Cancer Center, 961-0644 or opera-stl.org/singforsiteman.

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FIVE ACRES ANIMAL SHELTER 1099 Pralle Lane, 636-949-9918, fiveacresanimalshelter.org

Tony Award-winner Norbert Leo Butz will give a concert to benefit The Angel Band Project on May 9 at 560 Music Center, following a sold-out performance the previous night. Tickets are available through MetroTix. The Angel Band Project uses the transformative power of music to raise awareness about sexual violence.

Stone Carlie’s charitable initiative, SC Cares, will host Uncorked: A Cause for the Paws on May 19 at 1 p.m. to benefit Five Acres Animal Shelter. Enjoy wine, beer and food at Wine Country Gardens in Defiance, and support St. Charles’ only no-kill animal shelter.

GRAND CENTER 3526 Washington Ave., 289-1500, grandcenter.org At its 10th annual Visionary Awards, on May 13 at 6 p.m. at The Sheldon, Grand Center will celebrate six women who have made significant contributions to the arts in St. Louis. The honorees are: (back row) Joanne Kohn, Lifetime Achievement; Lydia Ruffin, Successful Working Artist; Lynn Rubright, Outstanding Arts Educator; Andrea Purnell, Emerging Artist; (front row) Carol Voss, Major Contributor to the Arts; Agnes Wilcox, Outstanding Arts Professional.

SAINT LOUIS BALLET 636-537-1998, stlouisballet.org Four new works are presented in the Contemporary Choreographer’s Series at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on May 10 and 11. The lineup features world premieres by former principals of the New York City Ballet, Christopher d’Amboise and Gen Horiuchi.

MAX & LOUIE PRODUCTIONS 795-8778, maxandlouie.com Max & Louie Productions was honored to be among Ladue News theater critic Mark Bretz’s Top 10 of 2012 for its presentation of The Violet Hour. The nonprofit organization will open its second season May 23 with Mrs. Mannerly at COCA’s Blackbox Theatre. Donna Weinsting, winner of the 2007 Kevin Kline Award for Outstanding Lead Actress, stars as the mysterious, demanding and hilarious titular etiquette teacher.

ST. LOUIS AREA FOODBANK 292-6262, stlfoodbank.org St. Louis Foodbank will host Wine Women & Shoes, a soleful event featuring wine tastings, delicious bites, one-of-a-kind auction items and a fashion marketplace, on May 29 at The Ritz-Carlton. Proceeds will help the Foodbank feed more people throughout its service territory, which encompasses 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois.

THE SHELDON 3648 Washington Blvd., 533-9900, thesheldon.org ST. LOUIS COUNTY GREEK FEST 1755 Des Peres Road, 966-2255, stlgreekfest.com Enjoy Greek food, live music and entertainment and a traditional market of authentic items throughout Memorial Day weekend (May 24-27) at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church.

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At the 14th Annual Sunset at the Sheldon on May 3, enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and live blues music – all with a stunning view of the city from The Sheldon’s Observation Deck. Tickets are $100 and include a commemorative wine glass.

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LIV ING sunglasses, $512, Erker’s

May Space bikini, $148, Splash

Gypsy bikini, $173, Cha Boutique

bangles, $48/each, Laurie Solet

Boho Beach BY KATIE YEADON

BEACH SEASON IS ALMOST HERE, AND THE LOOK FOR SUMMER IS DEFInitely Bohemian. Ethnic prints mixed with muted colors, fringe details and loosefitting shapes—this style works great on every body type and age. And if you are looking for some ‘healthy’ color before the summer sun comes out, try my favorite D-I-Y spray, Tahitian Tan Mist. People will swear you’ve just come from the beach!

Alice & Trixie dress, $341, Cha Boutique

1Sol onepiece, $118, Splash

Graham & Spencer tank, $198, Esther

Velvet dress, $149, Alixandra tunic, $110, J.Crew

South Seas Tahitian Tan Mist, $24, Cha Boutique

Jack mini skirt, $55, Cha Boutique

Sam Edelman wedge, $108, Cha Boutique

fedora, $48, Juicy Couture Mara Hoffman one-piece, $200, Spalsh

Mara Hoffman bikini, $196, Esther

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Mara Hoffman bikini, $235, Esther

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KEEPING WITH THE BOHEMIAN VIBE, BEADED NECKLACES are everywhere right now. Adding great color and style to any outfit at any price point, these strands really make an outfit pop!

WHILE AT THE BEACH FOR SPRING BREAK, I STUMBLED UPON ONE OF THE cutest beach bags I’ve seen in a while. Of course it was Joie, one of my all-time favorite lines. Known for its understatedly chic blouses (I must own 10 of them), the company has recently launched handbags. Keeping with the casual, comfortable and luxurious Joie aesthetic, the ‘Louisa Tote’ is the perfect carry-all to take you from the city to the beach effortlessly. Available in four vibrant colors, this is definitely the must-have bag of the summer.

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1. $45, Alixandra Collections

5. $34, Laurie Solet

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6. $1,800, Albarre

3. $3,750, Albarre

7. $380, Esther

4, $110, Pink Magnolia

Shop Worth A Stop BY MICHAEL DE LOS REYES

LAURIE’S SHOES IS “A SMALL, INDEPENdent store going into its fourth-generation of family ownership,” says Mark Waldman, who oversees the stores with his extended family. The family prides itself in offering more than 50,000 pairs of high-end fashion-minded but comfortable shoes to St. Louis. “We’ll attend shows in Paris, New York, Chicago and throughout the world and bring the best here,” Waldman says. It’s common for Waldman to see children he helped 37 years ago bring their own children to the store for shoes. Waldman also has numerous foot specialists to match customers’ feet to the perfect shoe. In a world of big box stores, it’s nice to see St. Louis has its very own, and very successful, family tradition.

LAURIE’S SHOES 9916 Manchester Road, 991-1642, Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. {LadueNews.com} MAY 3, 2013

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NELLIE PARTOW IT SEEMS THE OLDER I GET, THE MORE I LONG FOR SIMPLE, CLASSIC, quality clothing with clean lines and a great fit. I find that I wear the pieces more, they last longer and I don’t find myself looking back at pictures saying, “Oh yes, that was during my (insert trend) phase.” So I was thrilled to discover Nellie Partow. Having built a reputation for designing clothing that combines refined minimalism with an effortless approach, Partow’s line is a perfect place to find those quality, timeless pieces. She is a Parsons graduate and an alum of Donna Karan, Calvin Klein and John Varvatos—all pioneers at commercial minimalism, so to say she has been trained well is an understatement. As told to Harper’s Bazaar, Partow says, “I am very much inspired by an effortless ease and an approachable way to dressing, as well as the craftsmanship and handwork that goes into beautifully tailored-made clothing. For me really, it’s about quality — from the dying process to the finishing process. The woman that we dress is very effortless.” Available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue, Partow will be in town May 9 to 10 for a trunk show featuring her spring line.

ONE OF MY FAVORITE LOCAL LINES IS RUNGOLEE: ANJALI Kamra’s super-chic and stylish Indian-inspired tunics, dresses and jewelry. Up until now, the line has only been available through trunk shows and special orders, something I personally love (very few things in my closet are as one-of-a-kind). So it is with mixed emotions to announce Anjali finally is launching rungolee.com. Going live this month, the website will be a gorgeous representation of her stylish and sophisticated vision of the Rungolee woman. Says Kamra, “Finally, all my clients across the country can view the collection and order online with the click of a button! The site is both visually beautiful and very easy to navigate.” rungolee.com

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Jazz-Age Glamour OUR GATSBY-INSPIRED FASHION SHOOT AT the Opera Theatre last summer was one of my most popular stories to date — who doesn’t love the glamour and style of the roaring ‘20s, coupled with the excitement of the highly anticipated new Gatsby movie? Adding to all the hoopla is, of course, Tiffany & Co.’s collaboration with two-time Oscar-winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin. Tiffany has created an exquisite jewelry line for the The Great Gatsby film, which also is available for purchase at Tiffany stores and online. Archival designs and custom pieces make up the gorgeous line of necklaces, earrings, flasks and of course, diamond headpieces, to name a few. And be sure to check out the exclusive window installations to honor the collaboration at the Tiffany store in Plaza Frontenac. 32

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AS A SENIOR ARTIST FOR MAC COSMETICS, JANE MCKAY IS A regular participant in the Fashion Weeks of New York, Milan, Paris and London. The industry veteran has worked in every aspect of the company, from artist training to customer service and the global sales division. We asked her about this season’s trends. What’s the best way to get flawless skin for summer? What it’s all about is light-reflective skin that is very natural and has dimension to it. You don’t want a flat look; you want to cover the skin where it’s necessary, and for most people that’s the middle one-third of the face (the cheeks, forehead, and crease of the eye). In terms of finding the right foundation, for summer you’re looking for translucency. When you use our Mineralize foundation, your skin really does look like it’s got a glow to it. You can also highlight the skin with a product like Lustre Drops, which is a great illuminator. To finish off your skin, there’s a trend we call puri-tan, which is a desert tan. It’s how you look if you go out in the sun and get windblown—your nose and cheeks get the darkest. With this look, you would also use a bronzing product on the body. What color trends are you expecting? One trend we’ve seen on the runways in London is what we’re calling sci-dellic. The makeup artists coming out of London are really innovative, and this season is really all about color. For example, one thing we created was a really fuchsia lip; but in the center, you make it bright orange, which gives you a two-toned lip. In another show in London, I used a bright fuchsia matte lip; and we have neon pigments, so I used a red electric pigment on top of it. They had a blacklight on the runway, so their lips actually glowed. If you contrast that fuchsia matte lip and the translucent skin, that’s the idea of the trend. It’s really experimenting with texture and color, as opposed to having the face all matte or all shiny. That’s quite a statement! I’m comfortable wearing different colors of makeup, and a lot of strong women wear bold colors confidently. If you don’t want to do that, there is a contrasting trend that’s more about nuance. For that, you could just use a light color wash, using metallic icy tones over the eye, and then a loose powder to highlight any high plane over the face and body. What are some of the most common questions customers ask you? A lot of people want to know how to make the skin look its best, that’s universal. There have been some advancements in technology in the last 10 years, so if you’re still using the same foundation you’ve been using for 10 years, you need to come into a full-service location like MAC. It’s easy to walk into a store and be overwhelmed by all the options. It can get confusing for the average person, but we’ll ask you What is the end result you’re looking for? It’s especially helpful if you can bring tear sheets from a magazine or a photo on your phone of a skin type that you like. That dialogue is so important. You don’t necessarily get that at a drug store.

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here’s no need to have a cruel summer (unless you’re a Bananarama fan) when it comes to presenting your best face forward this season. Check out these sun-ready shades that will keep you looking hot, day or night. 1. The Aqualilies for TARTE limited-edition collection is inspired by America’s most glamorous synchronized swimming group. The summer palette features Amazonian clay waterproof eye and cheek makeup ($38). Also shown: Tarte’s Glamazon pure performance 12-hour lipstick in Timeless ($26). Available at Sephora and Ulta.

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‘Family’ Attorneys By Julia Christensen

The work-life balance: Every professional knows the phrase, and every employee tries to find that harmonious level of give and take to somehow manage it all. For parents, this may be an even bigger challenge. But at the law firm of Carmody MacDonald, the support is there for employees to thrive in the courtroom, as well as at home. “Balancing being a mother and a wife with a career is hard, and I think anyone who says it’s not is incorrect,” says family law attorney Joyce Capshaw, principal at Carmody MacDonald. “There are going to be games, social events and dinners that you’ll miss—things that you could do if you stayed at home. [For working moms] it’s a balancing act. It can be done, but it’s challenging.” Capshaw has been with the same firm for her entire career; and in that time, she has not only

seen the firm grow from five to 40 professionals, but herself grow as an attorney, gaining recognition throughout the years. “I am humbled every time I am recognized for my work,” Capshaw says, explaining that every time she is asked to represent a client, she considers it as a form of recognition. “I’ve never been one to focus on being a woman—I focus on being a lawyer.” This focus has earned her not only clients, but a wide array of awards, including her 2007 honorary induction into the University of Missouri School of Law Order of Barristers. Another Carmody MacDonald principal, family law attorney Zofia Garlicka Sowers, is an expectant mom. “I can’t wait to be a mother, but at the same time, I love what I do and I can’t imagine not doing it.” Sowers came to St. Louis by way of Poland with the intention to return to her native land. Too in love with the city to leave, she has been working with the firm since 2007. Sowers says that “hopefully being organized is going to help” balance the upcoming motherhoodcareer combination. She assumes the difficulty of being a professional and a mother must vary from job to job, but feels worry-free, thanks to the way Carmody MacDonald fosters and supports its team members—a responsiveness that extends to the firm’s clients, as well. Sowers explains the firm offers a wide range of

legal services and can assist clients with needs ranging from litigation to divorce, business law to estate planning. “I think that helps us do our job so much better,” she says, explaining that this full-service experience also assists her in doing right by her clients, should they need legal assistance outside her field. “With our clients, we develop a personal relationship. Knowing that I can refer them to a great lawyer who I know, who works next door, is very helpful. I’d know they’re in good hands.” ON THE COVER Carmody MacDonald is located at 120 S. Central Ave., Suite 1800. Pictured: Family law attorneys Joyce Capshaw and Zofia Garlicka Sowers. For more information, call 854-8600 or visit carmodymacdonald.com.

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axine Clark grew up in the decade of big dreams realized: The color television was introduced, Disneyland opened and astronauts rocketed to the moon. From a young age, she says that inspiration taught her there were no limits, only a world of possibility. Today, the Build-A-Bear Workshop founder is affectionately gazing back on the journey of her own realized dream—110 million stuffed animals sold, 400 store openings and more than $4 billion in revenue—as she prepares to hand over the helm of the 16-year-old business, and look forward to her next creative project. The concept of Build-A-Bear stemmed from Clark’s love for the retail world as a kid, and her own long-lost teddy bear. Growing up in Coral Gables, Fla., she would gaze up in wide-eyed wonderment at elaborate window displays in the mall. She followed that passion as a retail trainee at a division of the May Department Stores Company in Washington, D.C., where a job to pay for law school turned into the answer for her lifelong calling. “The defining moment came during my third week on the jo b…wh e n I h ea rd S ta n l ey G o o d m a n , former chairman of the May Department S t o r e C o m p a n y, give a speech,” Clark vividly recalls. “He talked about retailing as entertainment and the store as a stage. When a customer has fun, they spend more money, he said.” That statement reached Clark as if he was talking to her, and her alone, and the concept stuck with her ever since. For 19 years, Clark climbed the corporate ladder, working in the company’s various divisions, from merchandise development, planning and research, to marketing and product development. She went on to be president of Payless ShoeSource before deciding to strike out on her

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own. As a natural entrepreneur who had added extensive retail experience to her skill set, Clark quickly discovered the dream idea for her own business during a shopping trip with her 10-yearold friend, Katie. “It was the height of the Beanie Baby craze. The store didn’t have the one that we wanted and a disappointed Katie picked one up and said, These are so simple, we could make these.” While Katie was referring to going home to start a craft project, Clark knew this was the inspiration for her new business. Soon, Build-A-Bear was born in St. Louis. Clark’s idea has been brought to life through experiential stores where kids create their own new best furry friend, from its heart and personality to its clothing, and even its actions in the virtual world at buildabearville.com. “I love watching children make their stuffed animals and seeing their affection for and attachment to their new furry friends. The experience is about personal self-expression and creativity, and being in a place where it’s all right to just be a kid again, whether you are 3 or 103,” Clark muses. And Build-A-Bear has touched people’s hearts in more ways than she ever dreamed. “I am proud that the company has done so well, but I am even more pleased

that we are able to make so many people happy through simple actions. Our stores are exciting, yet comfortable, places where families go to have fun spending time together. That is our impact on the world.” In 2012, six stores incorporated a new design that combines the love of stuffed animals with the best of innovative digital technology to enhance guests’ experiences. That new store design is set to be added into 25 existing stores this year. “Similar to how you might download a new app to your mobile device, we are able to update our stations seasonally and further personalize features as we go forward,” Clark explains. For the next ‘act’ of her career, Clark plans to use the same talents that helped her redefine children’s retail to pave the way for new opportunities in the St. Louis educational community. “When I left the May Company in 1996 to become an entrepreneur, I did not know exactly what my new business venture would be. I knew it would be for kids and it would be experiential. In the same way, when I complete my role as ‘Chief Executive Bear,’ I will be able to bring my dream to reality for improving public education in the St. Louis community.”

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HOW I GOT MY START

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Mary Engelbreit At the age of 10, Mary Engelbreit told her mother that she wanted to be a book illustrator when she grew up. She taught herself the art by copying drawings in her mother’s and grandmother’s books: Raggedy Ann drawings by Johnny Gruelle, illustrations by Warwick Goble, and others from the early 1900s or even older. “When I was little, I sold my drawings like other kids would have lemonade stands,” she says. Many of the drawings she studied had black backgrounds set off by bright colors and quotations—attributes that weren’t common in greeting cards when she started, and which would later help build Mary Engelbreit her brand. Engelbreit says she was always encouraged by her parents, even though there were no other artists in the family. “It never occurred to me that I couldn’t do it,” she says, and as it turned out, she had no reason to worry. The artist, whose distinctive style has earned her international recognition, sold her first greeting cards to a local shop as a teenager and worked as a freelance artist before starting her own company. With only a dozen or so cards in her portfolio, she went to the National Stationery Show in New York, where the reaction was immensely positive, she says. “Lots of people wanted to license my art—and I didn’t even really understand what licensing was at the time.” Engelbreit worked with Sunrise Publications for many years, and licenses much of her art through American Greetings. With the help of a staff of seven, her drawings grace not only greeting cards, but also calendars, fabric patterns and gift items of all stripes. Her inspirations come from everyday life, and she feels lucky to have never run out of ideas. “It comes from what goes on every day with my kids and friends. They’re things everyone’s going through, so people can relate.” She adds that the Internet age has brought a whole new source for inspiration, along with new tools for digitizing her work, but she still creates each drawing the old-fashioned way: with a sketch that is drawn out in pen and ink, colored in with marker, and topped with colored pencils. “I enjoy the process of drawing; that’s how I like to spend my time,” she says. “Doing it faster doesn’t interest me.” The craft has opened a lot of doors for Engelbreit that she never expected: She’s visited the White House and met President Bill and Hillary Clinton; she was honored as one of the top 50 women entrepreneurs in the world at Kensington Palace; and this year she will be honored, alongside Dutch artist Marjolein Bastin, with the LOUIE Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Greeting Card Association. It is the first time the award will be given out, and the highest honor the organization has bestowed on an artist.

Pat Whitaker As a mother of two young children, architect Pat Whitaker says her main motivation behind founding Arcturis was so that she could be part of the work force while still having time to raise her kids. “The workplace wasn’t very flexible then, and you couldn’t just leave. I knew I might not make as much money, but I would be able to leave if I needed to.” Starting out with a focus on interior design, Whitaker says her natural aptitude was for creating spaces to support the activity that an environment was to be used for. “I could design the space both inside and out to make the workers more productive,” she says. When the company started out in the late ’70s, commercial interior design was a relatively new field. Whitaker started out working on her own, but the staff grew steadily along with the client list, meeting new needs for loyal clients who were experiencing growth. “I think the challenges were to figure out where the need was, and where it was not being met. It was also in talking to the clients: After you do one small job with them, how do you keep them and grow with them?” For example, the first job Arcturis did for Edward Jones was renovation of an 18,000-square-foot floor. As the company grew, the jobs got bigger, as well—from a groundup construction of a data center, to the Edward Jones building in Des Peres, along with out-of-state projects in Arizona. For all of her clients—from Benjamin F. Edwards & Co. to BJC Healthcare and Wells Fargo Advisors—Whitaker says the goal is to reflect each client’s image and aesthetic, rather than making each project look like an ‘Arcturis’ project. She designs “from the inside out,” ensuring that the form follows the function, and promoting more efficient use of space, she notes. Though she remains involved in the company, Whitaker stepped down as president and CEO earlier this year, as part of a threeyear succession plan that has seen Traci O’Bryan take the helm of Arcturis’ day-to-day operations. When asked about the proudest achievements she takes with her, Whitaker cites her philanthropic involvement (she serves on the board of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, the Regional Business Council and the United Way, among other endeavors), as well as the company’s many long-term relationships with clients. “You have to really be paying attention to your clients if you want to keep their business,” she says. “If you have that relationship, they know that you understand their business and that you’ll be the best firm for their project.”

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Ira DeWitt When we caught up with Ira DeWitt, she was in the final stages of preparation for a video shoot with Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers. The R&B / hip-hop artist is working on his 45th album, and despite being off the beaten path geographically for the industry, DeWitt’s Notifi Records was the perfect partner. “Once you establish yourself, you don’t need to be in New York or L.A. anymore,” DeWitt notes. “Computers make it so easy—you can send MP3s back and forth, and I think it says something that other labels can rely on me to consult for their projects.” In addition to managing her own artists (including the likes of hit-makers Ginuwine and Johnny Gill) the 10-year industry veteran consults for Universal Distribution and E1 Entertainment Distribution. “I think what differentiates me is that I can compete with major labels like Atlantic, but on a shoestring budget. I work twice as hard as all the other executives, and I do it with a tenth of the employees. I’m in charge of radio, PR and marketing. It’s a full-time-plus job.” As a white woman who specializes in hip-hop, that kind of dedication is probably warranted. “I do things differently because I’m a woman, yes,” she says. “Most of the A&R people who do scouting are men, and I had to work harder.

You have challenges of dealing with creative people and no set of boundaries and guidelines.” DeWitt is matter-of-fact, knowing that her successes speak for themselves; for instance, Ginuwine’s A Man’s Thoughts just reached No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B and hip hop charts, and his Last Chance reached No. 2 on the R&B and hip hop charts. “Every record I’ve put out has gone Top 10 on Billboard,” she notes. And while the level of her success has been somewhat of a surprise, the fact that Notifi was successful was not, DeWitt says. “I expected it to be a success because I didn’t really have any other choice. It was sink or swim. I wasn’t going to embark on something if I didn’t think I was going to have some level of success.” As though working with a string of nationally successful artists weren’t enough to fill her time, DeWitt also recently launched her own jewelry line, Sukran. “That’s a labor of love for me,” she says. “I’ve always loved jewelry and that’s what I do when I need a break from music.” Notifi Records is expanding in new ways, as well. DeWitt recently began a partnership with University of Missouri—St. Louis that will allow students to get a recording degree. Classes start this fall, with industry instructors giving students a hands-on look at engineering and music business.

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Friendship Village Chesterfield: 15201 Olive Blvd., 636-373-7721 / Sunset Hills: 12503 Village Circle Drive, 667-4583; friendshipvillagestl.com “Change. For years, I worked in marketing and branding for a fast-paced agency. Last year, I shifted from the business of ideas to that of operations. Now, my measure of success lies in the vibrant life and quality care of people – fabulous people. Nothing beats it.” –Joanna Jones-Raymond, marketing director Mari de Villa Retirement Community 13900 Clayton Road, 636-227-5347, maridevilla.com “Mari de Villa has been serving St. Louis families for more than 53 years, and I have served as their vice president for 29. The highlights of my career are many – but satisfying the needs of our guests has been the most rewarding.” –Mary Kay Wiesehan, VP

Coldwell Banker Premier Group 2203 S. Big Bend Blvd., Ste. 200; 336-1991, 578-1123; thegellmanteam.com “So far in 2013, we have helped more than 75 families buy or sell their home! Each client has a unique situation, and our team strives to understand their wants and needs, to find the perfect solution for them and help them achieve their real estate goals.” –Karen Sears, Linda Schasch, Dawn Vandersloot, Laura Mueller and Rachel Nolen, real estate agents Hais, Hais, Goldberger & Lambson, P.C. 222 S. Central Ave., Ste. 600; 862-1300, hhgc-law.com “In the practice of family law, the highlights are always about the gratitude of my wonderful clients and the indescribable feeling of fighting against injustice and winning. I absolutely hate bullies, regardless of gender, and nothing makes me happier than preventing them from harming anyone.” –Susan Hais, attorney and founding partner

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“My evolution from being an attorney at Bryan Cave to a family chief financial officer at Moneta Group has been the highlight of my career. I now have the opportunity to develop meaningful, long-term relationships with my clients and to advise them on their investments, as well as their retirement, tax, education and estate planning.” –Julie Thomas Sward, JD, CFP, principal

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HEN ANNIE SEAL’S DAUGHTER WAS 15, she was diagnosed with an eating disorder. After intensive, comprehensive treatment, she has fully recovered, and is now a junior in college. But there is not always a happy ending for those with this complex illness. For 20 percent of them, it’s a fatal disease, Seal says. And as board VP of the Missouri Eating Disorders Association, Seal is working to spread the word and encourage education, early intervention and treatment for the often-stigmatized disease. “Many think eating disorders are a choice, and that’s really not the case,” she notes. “They are biologically based, complex and serious illnesses.” With eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating, affecting some 500,000 Missourians and only 10 percent receiving treatment, the association is striving to expand its mission of hope, compassion and education to fight the disease. The group has taken its curriculum to 10 local middle and high schools, educating nurses, counselors, coaches and teachers about how to identify those at risk and support students with eating disorders. “Teachers, not parents, often see it first,” Seal notes.

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The sessions include information about intervening with students and their families, overcoming the stigma and ensuring students have success at school after recovery. Signs to watch for include extreme weight loss, vague complaints about stomach pain and unexplainable variations in behavior, grades and activities, such as isolation from friends, Seal says. “There often are vague symptoms, but when you start to put the pieces together, you can see this is what could be going on and encourage the student and family to get a professional assessment.” And while the disease most commonly affects girls and women between the ages of 12 and 25 of any race or socioeconomic status, it is becoming more prevalent in boys and men, according to the association. To further its footprint, the association will hold its first-ever benefit gala, with presenting sponsor Castlewood Treatment Center, and host and honorary chair Virginia Kerr of KMOV’s Great Day St. Louis, on May 18 at St. Louis Frontenac Hilton. The event, which will include dinner, dancing, live music and a Continued on page 72

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The Doctor Is In

No. 2: What’s Normal? by Dr. Joseph Kahn

ollowing graduation from college, I spent four years in medical school, then three years in a pediatric residency. This was long before medical student and resident work hours were restricted, so I spent up to 100 hours each week for many years learning medicine – specifically pediatric medicine. I’ve spent the rest of my life practicing to get it right. After all the time, effort and expense, what have I spent most of my professional time doing? Talking about poop: too much, not enough, too hard, too loose—you name it, some mom, dad or grandma has worried about it, and I’ve discussed it. What’s normal and what’s not? Normal stools are easy to pass without pain and are passed somewhere between one to three times daily and up to once every three days – a pretty broad range. Healthy bowel habits start early in life. Teach your child not to hold in stool. There’s a difficult balance while toilet-training between holding long enough to get to the potty, but not holding so long as to develop constipation. Children sometimes ignore the urge to go because they’re busy playing. Encourage your child to go when he feels the urge. It’s important to recognize we’re most likely to have a bowel movement after eating, so have your child relax and be prepared to go 30 minutes after meals. Try to avoid words like ‘dirty’ or ‘stinky,’ which have negative connotations and may discourage your child from going. Constipation means bowel movements are less often than usual or that the stools are harder, difficult or more painful to pass than usual. Constipation can be caused by a diet too low in fiber or too full of dairy, fear of having a bowel movement, inadequate physical activity, and occasionally, by medications. Feed your child a healthy diet. Be sure he eats fruits, vegetables, grains and dairy daily, and drinks more water than juice. A high-fiber diet incorporates fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Too much milk can cause a sensation of fullness and bloating, and may depress the appetite for other necessary food items. Sometimes constipation can become a self-perpetuating problem. A child is constipated, has a painful movement, tries to avoid the pain by holding stool and gets more constipated. If you think this is occurring—or think your child is constipated—don’t use laxatives unless your doctor has advised you to do so. Diarrhea, the opposite of constipation, is defined as stools that are too frequent, watery or mushy. It can be caused by viral, or more rarely, bacterial infections, as well as by dietary indiscretions. Diarrhea caused by infection often is associated with systemic symptoms such as fever, crampy abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and rarely, blood in the stool. Diarrhea can lead to dehydration, so continue to offer your child liquids and bland foods. Contact your doctor if: • You notice bloody or black tarry-appearing stools. • Your child suddenly stops having stools at all after having loose ones. • Your child often has constipation but now has loose, watery stools. Continued on page 72

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COLICKY BABIES

How to Soothe their Cries BY CONNIE MITCHELL

F YOU’VE EVER BEEN THROUGH IT, YOU HAVE true sympathy for others. Trying to soothe a colicky baby is one of the greatest initial trials of parenthood. One day your baby starts to cry—and he keeps on crying. For weeks. And then...it stops as mysteriously as it began. Parents of colicky babies know something’s wrong. Yet even physicians can’t say for sure what it is. “Colic is a common word with no specific definition,” says Dr. Kirstin Lee, a pediatric hospitalist with Missouri Baptist Medical Center. “Most pediatricians will consider a child to have colic if they have more than three hours of crying, at least three days a week, for at least three weeks. Nothing you try to do will make it stop. It is currently thought to be a neurologic condition or a variant of normal development.” Babies who develop colic have no apparent illnesses or health problems. They just cry. And nothing seems to soothe them. Concerned parents turn to their pediatricians or family physicians for help, yet there is little to be done except wait. Colic typically disappears by 4 months of age. “Colic is a clinical diagnosis, meaning there is

no test to confirm it,” Lee says. “Your physician will ask lots of questions about the pattern of crying and other aspects of the baby’s life and feeding. It is important for the baby to be examined to assure that they are growing properly and don’t have another obvious cause for pain or crying.” One condition that may share some symptoms of colic is reflux, a pattern of frequent regurgitation that can irritate the esophagus. “Reflux can be very painful to infants—they can cry and arch with feedings, and usually can be very spitty,” explains Dr. Sandra McKay, a Mercy Clinic pediatrician with Mercy Children’s Hospital. “Reflux is treated with a variety of feeding techniques and precautions (keeping baby upright after feeds, etc.), and sometimes is treated with medications. Both have a lot of crying, but reflux tends to have more of a painful cry, increased pain associated with feeds, and often emesis (spitting up) with feeds.” Although it can be frustrating and difficult, parents should remember that colic is not caused by anything they are doing wrong and that it will go away eventually. In the meantime, “the main thing parents can do for a baby is try to soothe them,” says

Dr. Mary Meyer of Washington University Clinical Associates, Forest Park Pediatrics. She cites The Happiest Baby on the Block by Dr. Harvey Karp as a good resource. Karp recommends swaddling the baby, offering a pacifier, making soothing sounds, such as “shhh,” swinging the baby gently, and holding the baby on his or her side. “Basically, you are trying to simulate what it was like in utero,” Meyer says. “Some advocate for white noise machines, car rides, gentle massage—especially of the child’s abdomen. If the child is breastfed, it is sometimes recommended that the mother eliminate dairy from her diet in case the child has a sensitivity to lactose. It’s also recommended by many for the mom to avoid caffeine. The only thing that would make my two children stop crying—both had colic— was sitting on a medicine ball with them in my arms and bouncing.” Symptoms not related to typical colic include fever (temperature more than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in a child younger than 2 months, vomiting that is yellow, green, black, bloody or Continued on page 72

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he high cost of raising a child is indisputable, and my wife and I are somewhat in denial about how much we spend on our children’s extra-curricular activities. Sure, we know what it costs to sign up for hockey, and we know the fee for each tennis lesson. It is those incidentals and unexpected opportunities that are difficult to determine. And to be honest, my parental enjoyment of these activities might be diminished if I paid too much attention to these financial expenditures. There is, however, no way to ignore summer camp costs. Furthermore, it does not matter if your child is going for a sleep-away experience or attending a local day program, tuition and expenses add up quickly. Parents should investigate a variety of options before pitching a tent because higher prices do not necessarily equate to a better experience. The biggest factor that determines camp cost is that some are forprofit programs. These camps often offer specialized curriculums, professional instructors, premium facilities and unique off-campus excursions. Furthermore, many aim to not only provide a fun experience, but also to improve a particular skill. If you can afford these camps, and if you think your child will enjoy the experience, then this may be your best option. There also are nonprofit programs, which are typically supported by an agency such as the YMCA or Scouts, and may or may not have a religious affiliation. Interestingly, about 75 percent of all overnight camps fall into this category. These programs cost less than their private counterparts but are just as capable of providing a ‘rich’ experience as their higher-priced competitors. Most also are geographically desirable, which allows your child to make new friends from the area. Before making a decision about which camp is best, parents should engage in some pre-purchase research. Learn about the facility’s character, reputation, service and quality. Also ask your child what they would like to do. Just because you enjoyed canoeing and camping, it doesn’t mean that your daughter will have the same interest. Explore alternatives and collaboratively discuss what makes the most sense. The decision is made, tuition is paid and the excitement is building. Unfortunately, there still are more costs to be incurred. Medical physicals, extra medications and completed doctor form fees can quickly

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OMMUNICATION IS ONE OF THE VERY first skills we learn in order to navigate the world. As infants, we are quick to begin communicating our needs and respond to those around us. However, babies who are born with hearing disorders and children who lose their sense of hearing face a very different communication landscape—one that now involves technology and strategies to help them to communicate with the wider world. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, sponsored by the American Speech-LanguageHearing Association. It draws attention to the many challenges faced by those who have speech and hearing disorders, whether present from birth or developed over time. “One of the most common causes of hearing loss in young children is otitis media, which is a buildup of fluid behind the eardrum. Recurrent otitis media can cause a temporary hearing loss due to the fluid buildup, but hearing usually returns to normal when the fluid is resolved,” says Gina Cato, chief speech-language pathologist at the Center for Hearing & Speech, a nonprofit providing audiology and speech therapy services to children and adults. “Congenital hearing loss is hearing loss that is present at birth, and approximately 50 percent of these cases have been attributed to genetic factors,” Cato says. “Congenital hearing loss also can be caused by viruses contracted by the mother

during pregnancy, by a premature birth and from lack of oxygen. Hearing loss that is acquired during childhood can be caused by meningitis, measles, mumps, head trauma and noise exposure.” Parents are often tipped off to a baby’s hearing loss when they notice that the infant does not startle to loud noises or stops babbling, although even deaf babies babble in the first few months of life, explains Richard Hogan, of Ear Care and Skull Base Surgery Audiology Services. Speech delays or speech that is not clear are early signs of hearing loss in children. In some cases, children who seem to be ignoring instructions or not paying attention are actually having trouble hearing conversation. Early detection is key to developing strategies around medical interventions and speech therapies that allow children with hearing loss to fully experience and participate in activities and school. “Prior to 2002, when the universal newborn hearing screening law took effect, the average age of identification of hearing loss in a child was 3 years,” Hogan says. “After the law took effect, the average age of identification dropped to 3 months of age. Because of this program and education of health care providers, we are able to identify, diagnose and begin rehabilitation in time that a child now has a significantly better opportunity to have a successful educational career.” Missouri law states that ‘every newborn delivered on or after Jan. 1, 2002, in an ambulatory

surgical center or hospital must be screened for hearing loss prior to discharge unless the parents object on religious grounds.’ Health insurance policies and Medicaid are required to cover newborn hearing screenings and additional diagnostic exams. Hearing aids and cochlear implants allow children to grow up in the hearing world. “Unlike a hearing aid, which amplifies incoming sound, a cochlear implant provides direct electrical stimulation to the auditory (hearing) nerve in the inner ear,” Cato says. “Early intervention programs play a large part in speech and language learning for very young children who have cochlear implants. As a result, profoundly deaf children with cochlear implants are mainstreaming earlier and spending less time in specialized classes and schools for the hearing impaired.” Any indication that a child is not hearing or speaking at a developmentally appropriate level should be assessed by a physician or audiologist. “Fortunately, most children with speech, language, and hearing problems can be helped,” Cato notes. “Even if the problem cannot be eliminated, we can teach the child strategies to help them cope with their communication disorder or provide them with the appropriate technology. We hope to help the child listen to and express their wants, needs and ideas through improved speech and language skills.”

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EARING LOSS IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON HEALTH complaints of older adults. But today’s technologies are making hearing loss easier to live with, and research is holding promise for new treatments in the future. “The number of individuals with hearing loss in the United States has doubled over the past three decades, rising from 13.2 million in 1971 to an estimated 28.1 million Americans in 2000,” says Lara Noble, chief audiologist with the Center for Hearing and Speech. “Increased exposure to loud noises, both through recreation and occupation, is one factor attributed to this increase. Americans also are living longer, and it has been documented that 47 percent of adults ages 75 and older have some degree of hearing impairment,” she says, citing information from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Noble explains that the majority of these cases are attributed to presbycusis, which is hearing loss due to the natural aging process. Additional causes may involve head injury, oto-toxic (ear-damaging) medications, acoustic neuromas (tumors) and Meniere’s disease. Dr. Richard Chole, Lindburg professor and chairman of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery with Washington University Physicians, says determining the cause of hearing loss involves assessing the condition of the ear canal, eardrum, middle ear bones, inner ear or cochlea, and the auditory nerve itself. Damage or disease affecting any of these can cause hearing loss, and treatment depends on this determination. “The inner ear—the cochlea—is the most common site of the problem,” Chole says. The cochlea is responsible for turning sound vibrations into nerve signals for the brain to interpret. Small sensory cells, known as ‘hair cells,’ are the mechanism within the cochlea that allows this to occur. Excessive noise, age or other factors may destroy hair cells and disrupt the transformation of sound waves to nerve signals. Hearing aids are the most common type of adaptive treatment for people with hearing loss. “Hearing aid technology has improved over the past decade; however, it is important to remember that it is only an aid, not a cure, so things will not be perfect,” Noble says. “Understanding in noisy environments is still a challenge for people with hearing loss, but a combination of older technology (directional microphones) combined with newer digital noise cancellation techniques has helped with understanding in background noise.” Even as hearing aid technology improves, Chole is working toward new biological treatments that could eventually reverse hearing loss: the regeneration or replacement of inner ear hair cells and nerves. “An investigator in our department is working on a very interesting idea: If a bird loses its hair cells, it can regenerate them. This is unique to birds and amphibians,” he says. Avian hair cells appear identical to human hair cells when examined microscopically. “But, once damaged, a bird’s hair cells regrow. So what is it about the inner ear of a chicken that allows its cells to regrow? My colleague has found a number of genes associated with this regrowth. Other investigators have put those genes Continued on page 72

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Capping Off an Amazing Year! Congratulations to Maryville University students and their families. Maryville University President Mark Lombardi will confer degrees to more than 950 students this weekend, as the University celebrates its 140th Commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4. Anthony Thompson, Chairman and CEO of Kwame Building Group, will deliver the commencement address and will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters. The event marks the close of a remarkable academic year for Maryville, with U.S. News & World Report naming the University the top overperforming university in the nation last fall. In March of this year, Maryville University was also given the NCAA Division II President’s Award for academic success. Maryville was the only university in the country with a 100 percent, fouryear graduation rate for its student athletes. Maryville University of St. Louis has more than 24,000 alumni, with more than two-thirds living and working in the St. Louis area. Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/maryvilleuniversity

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A Hidden Gem

BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

PRING MEANS SPRING CLEANING, AND WE know you’ve worked so hard to tidy up this season. Now imagine, after wiping away the dust, making repairs and clearing out the junk, you find you’re left with a boring—or worse, outdated—home. With its assortment of products and customizable design service, hidden gem B. Davis Design is here to help. Despite its Manchester Road address, B. Davis Design has a movie-quality vibe, as it’s so easy to miss, visitors practically must know someone (who knows someone) to find it. Tucked off the main strip, one needs to turn on to Bernice Avenue to find this hidden corner destination. Once there, the store is made noticeable by the window boxes and flowers—a cheeky hint at the whimsical interior that makes the shop a perfect match for spring refreshing. “I wanted to create a space that you feel like you traveled to get there,” says owner

Barb Davis, noting the European flair of the shop. “It’s becoming a destination. I can’t romanticize the store enough—it’s a great place. I’ve created a fabulous place to be inspired.” Davis’ design service is distinguished from other interior designers in that she says she is most helpful with those “daunting decisions,” be they Continued on page 72 ON THE COVER B. Davis Design, located at 10502 Manchester Road, offers floral arrangements, gifts, décor items and design services. Pictured: Accent tables with hoof details and antlers for legs bring rustic flair into an otherwise ‘feminine’ arrangement. For more information, call 822-2221 or visit bdaviscompany.com.

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he city of Boston has had its share of tragedy throughout history. But as with any grand American city, what gets its people through tough times is their resilience and holding on to the traditions they have respected and observed as part of the fiber of who they are. This is a story of a family home’s last surviving member, who set out to preserve his family’s example of a Victorian way of life to be enjoyed by others for years to come. 60

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Charles Hammond Gibson Jr. was the son of Charles Hammond Gibson and his wife, Rosamond Warren. Born in 1874, Junior enjoyed the life of a privileged Bostonian. His grandmother, Catherine Hammond Gibson, was the first to purchase land in the swamp-ridden Back Bay area of Boston. At more than 400 acres, it was the largest residential development of its time. The area was to be a residential enclave for the elite, and Mrs. Gibson, a widow, wanted to be the first.

Indeed, Catherine Gibson’s fashionable home at 137 Beacon Street became the first completed house in 1860. Her famous neighbors included Louisa May Alcott and Julia Ward Howe, and the area eventually became the home for MIT, the Boston Public Library, the Museum of Fine Arts and other important cultural institutions. Architect Edward Clarke Cabot, the most Continued on page 62

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HOME Continued from page 60 renowned architect in Boston at the time, ensured that all of the latest modern conveniences would be used: gas lighting, indoor plumbing and central heating. The interiors of the Gibson red-brick, four-story brownstone only would have the best examples of architectural detail and be outfitted with the finest of accoutrements and design materials in the way of wall coverings, furniture, carpets, artwork, fabrics and silver. Each floor served a specific purpose: The ground floor was for the servants’ use, and it included the laundry, kitchen, furnace and a rear courtyard. The first floor was for public use, with the entry hall, dining room and a guest lavatory. The second floor was for entertaining and business, with the music room and library. The third floor was where the master suite was located, as well as a second bedroom or office. The fourth floor was used for children’s bedrooms. The top floor was used as the servants’ quarters. There also were two staircases to accommodate the family and the servants’ needs so that the servants could move through the home and not be seen. Back to Charles Junior: He was an interesting character who lived the high life, fancying himself a poet, horticulturalist, travel writer and bon vivant. Living the ‘good life’ was his main goal in life—definitely a person we would consider an ‘eccentric’ as he came from money (if he was poor, he would have just been crazy). At age 62, he began his attempts to turn the family home into a museum by roping off rooms. And when he would entertain, he asked guests to sit on the stairs and sip their martinis and gaze into the rooms, rather than allow them to sit on the furniture, so the upholstery would be preserved. Charles Hammond Gibson Jr. achieved his goal: His home became a museum in 1957, three years after his death. And in 2001, the National Park Service declared the Gibson House a National Historic Landmark. A Boston original, you will want to visit this amazing time capsule that clearly articulates the Victorian lifestyle at its height! For more information, visit thegibsonhouse.org.

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1 Conway Lane

BY KATHERINE COMFORT-MASON

ITH A FLAGSTONE path and shady veranda, this one-anda-half-story Colonial appears both welcoming and refined. Inside, turn from the foyer to the living room, lit by expansive bay windows, or to the dining room, which boasts a 400-bottle climate-controlled wine closet. To the rear, find a chef’s kitchen/ hearth room, ideal for more casual entertaining and everyday living. A secluded master suite completes the main floor, and includes an oversized custom walk-in closet and luxurious bath with Jacuzzi tub. Upstairs, three bedrooms are clustered around a cozy area perfect for a children’s study or playroom. The 4,820-square-foot home sits on a wooded lot and features hardwood floors, exceptional millwork, an elevated deck, built-in bookcases and three fireplaces.

A 4-bedroom, 4-bath home in Ladue is listed for $979,000.

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Janet McAfee Weakley, with 10 other real estate agents, started Janet McAfee Real Estate in 1975. The firm currently has 150 sales associates and a sales volume of $400 million. Locally owned and operated, the agency is among the largest privately owned luxury real estate firms in St. Louis.

LISTINGS

WHAT DID IT SELL FOR? B/B 63108 6 Portland Place (pictured)

5/5

PRICE

1,125,000

63105 93 Arundel Place (pictured)

4/3

797,800

30 Brentmoor Park Drive (pictured)

7/6

1,440,000

150 Carondelet Plaza, #2203

2/3

1,750,000

63141 330 Carlyle Lake Drive

4/6

725,000

718 Graeser Road

5/5

732,500

63131 11710 Serama Drive

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93 ARUNDEL PLACE

4/4

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893,000

30 BRENTMOOR PARK DRIVE

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PRICE

63122 1935 Windy Hill -TBB

4/4

702,110

419 Miriam

5/4

742,000

407 East Argonne

5/5

890,000 2 MARBROOKE

63124 4 Litzsinger

4/4

730,000

63132 2 Marbrooke (pictured)

4/5

850,000

63117 82 Lake Forest Drive (pictured)

5/5

750,000

63131 2 Vandiver Lane (pictured)

4/7

82 LAKE FOREST DRIVE

2,100,000

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Sunday, May 5 1-3pm

This traditional Briarcliff two story, 4+ bedroom, 7 bath home is located in one of the more sought after subdivisions in Ladue. The residence was revived in 2009 as it underwent a major reconstruction including significant additions. The current owners added a kitchen, dining, and hearth room addition with 12’ ceilings that opens to an amazing outdoor living area featuring a pebble sheen pool, hot tub, extensive patios and landscaping. The addition has a huge finished lower level with a 9’ pour, rec room, fitness room, living room w/ fireplace and full bath. The 2nd floor master suite features a sitting room, his/ her closets and spa-like bath. All secondary bedrooms are suites with their own renovated baths. 3 car garage. This home is like-new construction as it was renovated top to bottom. Come and see this home for the first Open House this Sunday, May 5 from 1-3 pm.

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DIVERSIONS THEATER REVIEW

Million Dollar Quartet

BY MARK BRETZ

STORY

The time is Dec. 4, 1956 and the place is Sun Records in Memphis. The tiny, unremarkable building once housed an auto parts store (as owner and producer Samuel Cornelius Phillips reminds himself and visitors) before Sam turned it into a tiny recording studio a couple of years earlier. Sam Phillips said he “couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket,” but that he had a knack for discovering talent in young, unproven musicians. He said he’d rather sell 100 records by someone he discovered than a million by a star backed by a big company such as RCA or Columbia Records. Now, about a year after he sold the contract of one of his protégées, Elvis Presley, to keep his studio afloat, Sam is on hand while one of his big discoveries, Carl Perkins, is recording some tunes with his back-up band. Phillips invites a fledgling piano player named Jerry Lee Lewis to join in, because Sam sees the same star power in the poor kid from Louisiana that he saw in those other poverty-stricken lads from the South, namely Elvis, Perkins and a young man from Arkansas named JR Cash, whom Sam calls Johnny. Sam has called Cash to come on by the studio to surprise him with a new, three-year contract. When Elvis unexpectedly drops by with his girlfriend and the lads begin an impromptu jam session, Phillips knows that something special is happening at Sun Records that day.

HIGHLIGHTS That day in 1956 marked the first and only time that rock ‘n’ roll pioneers Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis performed together. A story the next day in the Memphis Press-Simitar noted the playing of “the million-dollar quartet,” with a photo to prove that it occurred. Of course, Lewis was unknown and the other three just starting to make names for themselves, but it all took place at Sun Records in Memphis.

The Fox, particularly Cody Slaughter as Elvis and David Elkins as Cash, not only emulate the vocal notoriety of their characters, but demonstrate an uncanny knack to look the parts, as well.

MUSICAL: Million Dollar Quartet

Slaughter is sensational capturing the purity of Elvis’ voice as well as his loose-limbed enthusiasm, while Elkins drops his bass voice into the basement to hit those really, really low notes that Cash favored. Ben Goddard is a marvel of mayhem as that force of nature known as Jerry Lee Lewis, alternately assaulting and caressing the piano with Lewis’ signature manic flair.

GROUP: Touring Company

James Barry portrays Perkins, ostensibly the least known of the group, as somewhat boorish and coarse, albeit as a young guy who learned to play the guitar from an older black man who spent time in the fields with the lad when they both were itinerant sharecroppers. With its homage to the black musicians who actually devised the style known as rock ‘n’ roll, Million Dollar Quartet is as much a musical history lesson as a rollicking good time. Such standards as Memories Are Made of This, Fever, I Hear You Knocking and Sixteen Tons are interspersed with hits by the lads, including Great Balls of Fire, Folsom Prison Blues, Blue Suede Shoes and That’s All Right. Each of them is rendered with love and care, sometimes tender, other time raucous.

VENUE: Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd. DATES: Through May 5 TICKETS: $15-$66; 534-1111 or metrotix.com RATING: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5.

Eric Schaeffer directs in straightforward fashion, and Chuck Mead’s supervision and musical arrangements capture the essence of the era’s music. If you love early rock ‘n’ roll or the style known as rockabilly, or just hearing hit tunes of the times done in foot-tapping, finger-snapping, down-home style, cruise on down to The Fox for Million Dollar Quartet. You’ll be standing at its conclusion and shouting for more.

The jukebox musical, Million Dollar Quartet, opened in 2008 in Chicago, where it is still running, before hitting Broadway in 2010. A national tour that began in 2011 has now reached the Fox Theatre. The book is thin and the show is short (about 90 minutes with no intermission). The flair and fun, however, reverberate throughout the theater and linger in the mind and spirit, bringing the rockabilly sound of the era back with a rush.

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Authors Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux wrote the slender script based on an original concept by Mutrux, who also directed the original production. There’s not much there, and some elements, such as changing Elvis’ girlfriend from a real-life dancer to a singer for this show, are adapted for the sake of convenience and the slimmest of dramatic conflicts. Even the numbers presented with exhilaration and unabashed affection often are more hit, pop and folk tunes of the ’50s than real rock standards. That matters little, though, when viewing Million Dollar Quartet. At its best, the show is a Valentine to the naivete and raw talent of young musicians who were encouraged by Phillips to bring out their personalities in their recordings as much as musical abilities. The spirited performers who comprise the quartet at Editor’s Note: Entertainment editor Debbie Baldwin is on vacation.

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Basso

More than Just A Lower-Level Lounge BY SIDNEY LEWIS

BY MATT SORRELL

Love to report new places opening up: The Sweet Divine’s new Soulard location at 1801 S. Ninth St. is now open. Likewise, Piccione Pastry at 6197 Delmar Blvd. is now up and running. BRENDAN MARSDEN, owner of Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant, has announced an allergy-free menu and promotion to benefit the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, St. Louis Chapter (AAFA-STL). The special gluten-free, peanutfree and dairy-free menu will be available during May, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting the families served by AAFA-STL. We all know CLARA MOORE from her tenure as exec chef at Local Harvest Cafe & Catering and her turn as a contestant on the first season of Around The World in 80 Plates last year. Now, Moore has written a guidebook, Shop Like A Chef: A Food Lover’s Guide to St. Louis Neighborhoods, which provides a quick way to navigate the area’s many specialty grocery and culinary stores. This month, she’s running a Kickstarter campaign (kickstarter.com) to raise funds to defray some of the publishing costs. Look for the book to hit shelves this fall. (Editor’s note: Matt Sorrell is co-author of the book.) We mentioned a while back about Central Table Food Hall coming to the CWE. Well, the concept debuted May 1, at the corner of Euclid and Forest Park avenues. The sprawling space features a diverse selection of dining options, including a wine and craft beer bar; gourmet coffee, tea and chocolate shop; a deli with fresh salads, soups and sandwiches; a tapas restaurant; raw bar; a seasonal grill; and an artisan market with a carefully curated collection of products and prepared foods to-go. Yet another culinary tour service has launched. Savor Saint Louis Food Tours offers three-hour food and cultural walking tours of the Central West End. savorsaintlouis.com for more details.

E RECENTLY MADE A return trip to the newly reconfigured Cheshire Inn to try out another of its eateries. You may remember our visit to The Restaurant a while back. This time around, we made a beeline for Basso, the more casual cousin located below the main building. While the overall atmosphere might be less formal than The Restaurant upstairs, Basso still had style to spare. The interior was a high-end cross between pub and lounge, anchored on one end by an expansive open kitchen and some softseating areas, replete with a cozy fireplace; and a main dining area dominated by a beautiful metalclad bar in the middle with seating all around and banks of flat screens above. Add some exposed ductwork and flickering sconces on the walls, and the overall effect was warm, intimate and just a touch rustic. Be advised, though, that the high ceilings and stone walls make for a bit of noise, especially once the room starts filling up. Basso has been described as a ‘gastropub’—not sure what this even means anymore, really; but the menu had plenty of pizzas, pastas, grill items, small plates and sides that definitely went beyond casual pub grub. Same goes for the beverage selection, which featured some hard-to-find Italian beers like Le Baladin Nora ($10), and tasty craft cocktails like the Smoke and Mirrors, similar to a Manhattan, only made with mezcal instead of rye.

We started with the Kale & Arugula Caesar ($11), a nice pile of tender greens dressed with a tangy tonnato. For a side, we opted for the Roasted Cauliflower ($6). Like the kale salad, it was supersimple but delicious, just a crock full of cauliflower florets with some creamy whipped ricotta and gremolata, topped with breadcrumbs for crunch. While the menu had plenty of unique and delectable-sounding options, as soon as we saw the pizza selection, we were sold. Most of the pizzas had quirky names referencing pop culture items and icons, like the Stretch Armstrong and McDowell’s Golden Arcs. We ordered up the Hero ($16), a flatbread version of the famed sandwich topped with sopresatta, calabrese, provolone, pepperoncini and tomato. The pie was about 12 inches and yielded six slices, perfect for sharing. We finished up with Tiramisu ($8), which was layered in a canning jar, making for a unique presentation. Kudos are in order for chef Patrick Connolly and his kitchen crew for creating unique offerings that went outside of what would be expected in a casual setting like Basso. While there were some of the usual suspects on the menu—there kinda has to be a burger, after all—there also were plenty of unexpected dishes, from polenta to a duck agnolotti. All in all, Basso’s menu has something for everyone, from bar food fans to gourmands.

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GAME ON

Pete Woods: From End Zone to Court Room

BY FRANK CUSUMANO

MAGINE THIS LIFE IF YOU WILL: YOU ARE A senior in high school. You can throw a fastball 90-plus miles per hour. You are a starter on a very good basketball team. And you also happen to be one of the better quarterbacks in the Midwest. That was Pete Woods’ life at U. City High School in 1974. There wasn’t much he couldn’t do. There were two great righthanded pitchers in the state that year, Woods and future major league star, Rick Sutcliffe. Woods also became a star pitcher after high school, going 9-1 at Mizzou in his

first two years. However, football was his game. You may remember the name—he was the architect of two of the greatest wins in Tigers history. On Sept. 23, 1976, Woods was in a hotel room in Columbus watching the local newscast the night before Mizzou played against second-ranked Ohio State. The local sports anchor (those guys can really be annoying) said Ohio State was a 14-point favorite, but with Mizzou short starting quarterback Steve Pisarkiewicz (and having to play Pete Woods) Ohio State will win by 35. Woods was brilliant, engineering a final drive and then scoring

the game-winning 2-point conversion. A month later, against third-ranked nebraska, Woods threw a 98-yard touchdown pass to Joe Stewart, and led the Tigers to a thrilling 34 to 24 win in Lincoln. Woods was the 104th player selected in the NFL draft and lasted three years. He played for the Chiefs, 49ers, Broncos, Bengals and Dolphins. He could have lasted longer, but law school at Washington University was too tempting to pass up. He made the right decision. For the last 28 years, Woods has been a successful lawyer in our town. His firm is named Haar & Woods. When he is not in the courtroom, Woods is spending time with his family and attending church. One of his passions is still Mizzou football. We talked on his way back from the black-and-gold scrimmage. You are a great athlete, but give me your most embarrassing moment in sports. I was 14 years old and playing little league baseball. I was on first base and I ran to second to try and steal a base. I got thrown out. I didn’t realize they were intentionally walking the hitter. There I was, getting thrown out! Most satisfying moment on a football field. The Ohio State game—that entire final drive. It was about 95 degrees that day, too, on the turf. It was such a group effort. It was such a team effort. I will never forget it. Most famous teammates. Joe Montana, O. J. Simpson, Anthony Munoz, Yon Stenerud, Kellen Winslow and Curtis Brown. How has your athletic career played a role in your success as an attorney? The closest thing to playing quarterback is being a trial attorney: You call your own plays and execute them. I think the competition and playing under pressure in football and sports has prepared me for this profession. (Woods believes his cases go to trial about three times per year.) Favorite movie scene in a courtroom. The Verdict with Paul Newman and A Few Good Men with Jack Nicholson. If we put you on the field now to throw 10, 20-yard slants, how many times do you hit the receiver on the numbers? Eight. Accuracy is not an issue. Arm strength is. You are a man of faith, what is the role it plays in your life now? I feel like the parable of the mustard seed. It started off very small in my life, but it grows to be big. What God started as small in me has grown to be the most important thing in my life.

5 THOUGHTS: 1. Bill Mueller, who developed a baseball star in his son, Billy, has a thing called the Five Be’s of Baseball: be different, be tolerant, be supportive, be available and be thankful. Parents and players should try this. 2. If Stan Kroenke and his wife are worth approximately $10 billion, why not go down as one of the great sportsmen in history and build your own stadium instead of asking a broke city to build one? 3. I have always wondered about the bathtubs in the Cialis commercials. Does anybody ever sit in a bathtub outside? If you are in the mood for romance, do you say, “Let’s go to the tubs outside right away?” 4. I couldn’t be happier for Brian Fogt for getting an opportunity to play in the Senior PGA Championship. He is one of the great teachers of the game in our town. He deserves this chance. 5. High schools firing coaches for not winning enough games (or not pleasing enough parents) is sending the wrong message. It’s high school sports. These administrators will eventually pay a price for their actions. 68

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Kewl 5. Mail place: Abbr. 8. Microbiology gels 13. Poland’s Walesa 14. Biblical pronoun 15. Fair-sized musical group 16. Sea bird 17. Vanity plate in a two-car household 18. ___-frutti 19. A Scottish pup 22. Clutter 23. Cabernet, e.g. 24. Heir’s concern 27. Mongrel 29. Cheek 33. First name in cosmetics 34. Noel 36. One of the five W’s 37. Belgian pooch 40. Adam’s madam 41. Hackneyed 42. It’s elementary 43. Sleep, to a Brit 45. King Kong, e.g. 46. A teacher’s hands

47. Faux ___ 49. Belgian block 50. Spanish dog 58. Pub order 59. Farm sounds 60. Inspiration 61. Postal scale unit 62. Hawaiian redneck 63. Bassoon, e.g. 64. Unleashes 65. The loneliest number 66. To be, to Brutus

Down 1. Nolo contendere, e.g. 2. Parsley, sage or rosemary 3. High school breakout 4. Extra-warm layers 5. Sewing pattern maker 6. V-chips block it 7. Depose 8. Cavern, in poetry 9. Squash, e.g. 10. Against 11. Anatomical network 12. Blend 14. Not those 20. Can’t stand

21. It may get you to first base 24. Put in 25. Robotics publication 26. Blue jean brand, slang 27. Hindu social division 28. Craving 30. Worse than bad 31. All ___ Up 32. ___ and Cher 34. Paper holder 35. Where stars see their name 38. Clear, as a disk 39. Driver’s woe 44. Economist Michael ____ 46. Discontinue 48. Peruvian peaks 49. Fire sign 50. Instructor, for short 51. Not mine 52. Ancient letter 53. Shot, e.g. 54. “High” time 55. Bad day for Caesar 56. Charges 57. Lose color

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BABY CLYDESDALES AT WARM SPRINGS RANCH Venture to Warm Springs Ranch in Booneville, Mo., to interact with dozens of baby Clydesdales, including Stan, named for Cardinals’ legend Stan Musial, and Hope, star of the 2013 Super Bowl ad. Reservations required. 10 a.m.2 p.m. Monday-Sunday; closed Wednesday. $10; free, for kids 2 and younger. 888-972-5933 or warmspringsranch.com.

CHRISTINE BREWER Soprano Christine Brewer and St. Louis Symphony will present Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony No. 8 and other spiritually soaring works at Powell Hall. Various times. $24-$108. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

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ST. LOUIS FINE PRINT, RARE BOOK & PAPER ARTS FAIR Browse the fine print and rare book collections of 25 local and national dealers at the J.C. Penney Building on University of Missouri St. Louis’ north campus. A benefit preview party will be from 6-9 p.m. May 3 ($25-$50). 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 4; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 5. $2-$7. 516-6740 or umsl.edu.

5/7-8 CLYDESDALES, CAMELS AND CANDY AT GRANT’S FARM Grant’s Farm is open for the season with more than 900 animals and a variety of family activities, including behind-the-scenes stable tours featuring the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales ($25), camel rides ($5), a new candy shop and more. Various times. $12, parking. 843-1700 or grantsfarm.com.

CORNET CHOP SUEY Highenergy group Cornet Chop Suey will play a swing, jazz and blues show at Sheldon Concert Hall. 10 a.m. $12-$15. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

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THROUGH 12/1 GATEWAY ARCH RIVERBOAT CRUISES For expansive views of the St. Louis skyline, Arch and Mississippi River, board the historic Gateway Arch Riverboats. Hour-long sightseeing cruises depart at various times daily. $14, adults; $8, kids; free, kids 2 and younger. 877-982-1410 or gatewayarch.com.

5/3 ARIANNA STRING QUARTET: VOICES OF SPRING Arianna String Quartet will perform Mozart’s String Quartet in G Major, also known as Spring, and more at Touhill Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $25. 516-4949 or touhill.org.

5/10-11 CONTEMPORARY SERIES Saint Louis Ballet presents world premieres by renowned artist Christopher d’Amboise and artistic director Gen Horiuchi, as well as a comedic duet to Rossini’s William Tell Overture choreographed by Dance St. Louis’ Michael Uthoff, at Touhill Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $27-$47. 516-4949 or touhill.org.

5/10-12 ART FAIR AT LAUMEIER Laumeier Sculpture Park’s nationally acclaimed fine art and crafts fair will include glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture, as well as live music, cuisine and a beer and wine garden. Various times. 821-1209 or laumeier.com.

5/11 MUSIC & MEMORIES: AN EVENING WITH PAT BOONE Pat Boone will perform hits from his 50-year music career at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. $26-$44. 636-949-4433 or lindenwood.edu.

CELEBRATING MOTHERS 5/12 DENISE THIMES & FRIENDS Denise Thimes and more will perform a special Mother’s Day show at Sheldon Concert Hall. A dinner buffet will precede the concert from 3-5 p.m. in the Spiering Room. 5:30 p.m. $30-$40, concert; $40, buffet. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT SAINT LOUIS ZOO Enjoy breakfast fare, carving stations, desserts and more at Mother’s Day Brunch in the Saint Louis Zoo’s Living World. 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. seatings. $23, adults; $11, kids; free, kids 2 and younger. 646-4897 or stlzoo.org. MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT MOUNT PLEASANT ESTATES Treat your mom to views of the Missouri River Valley during brunch at Mount Pleasant Estates in Augusta. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. seatings. $40, adults; $15, kids. 636-482-9463 or mountpleasant.com.

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LIONEL LOUEKE Modern jazz guitarist and vocalist Lionel Loueke will take the Jazz at the Bistro stage. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $10-$32. 534-1111 or jazzstl.org.

5/9 BRAD PAISLEY Award-winning country artist Brad Paisley will play at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. 7 p.m. $25-$85. 800-745-3000 or livenation.com. A TASTE OF U. CITY Food from 30 local restaurants, entertainment, raffles and cooking demonstrations will highlight the second

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annual A Taste of U. City at Heman Community Center. 5-8 p.m. $20, plus a canned food donation for OFS. universitycitychamber.com.

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ART FEST IN THE HEART OF RICHMOND HEIGHTS Shop displays from 30 local artists and enjoy a kids’ art station, live music, food vendors and more at the first-ever Art Fest in the Heart of Richmond Heights at the corner of Big Bend Boulevard and Lindbergh Drive. Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. artfestrh.org.

CHECK THIS OUT ST. LOUIS DANCE FESTIVAL SHOWCASE More than 20 dance companies, including Dances of India, Big Muddy Dance Company, Alexandra Ballet, Metro Dance Company and Viva Flamenco, will perform at Washington University’s Edison Theatre. May 10-11. $20-$35. 935-6543 or metrotix.com.

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Mike Houston, Paula Riney, Carol Miller, Bill Fauks

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Washington University Orthopedics continued from page 20 shoulder and elbow injuries—from the simple to the complex. And because we’re doing a lot of research in the field, we are driving treatment forward and providing patients with the best available care.” The group leads the nation in research regarding rotator cuff disease, as well as healing and management of tears. Additionally, the specialists complete ongoing research on surgical treatment of shoulder arthritis and shoulder replacement.

“Due to these technological advancements, it gives patients better outcomes,” Chamberlain notes. And throughout the treatment process, patients are like family, Chamberlain says. “I want patients to be happy with their care and ensure they understand the process, so we focus a lot on making sure they have all of the information they need.” Being a part of patients’ healing journey is the best part of the job, he continues. “When I see patients back in the clinic, and I have helped them get back to the sport they love or just take care of themselves on a daily basis, that’s what brings me joy and keeps me happily coming back to work each day.”

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co-chair Barbara Bunning-Stevens. She notes other event highlights include a Best in Shoe contest, a red carpet and, of course, the ‘Shoe Guys’—volunteers who greet guests, pour wine, deliver shoes on silver platters, and maybe even are “a little flirty, to get guests in the mood to bid!” Another notable happening includes the ‘Keys to the Closet’ raffle for a chance to win a closet full of items like gift certificates and designer goodies, approximately valued at $5,000. While the shoes and shopping are key elements, Bunning-Stevens stresses that attendees will be reminded of the Foodbank’s No. 1 priority: feeding the hungry. Cheers to that.

• Your child has watery diarrhea and is younger than 6 months of age, has a fever or has signs of dehydration. Signs of dehydration include extreme thirst, lack of tears, less urination, dry skin, dry mouth, fast heart rate and decreased activity. There are many things to worry about when raising your children. But if you feed them a good diet, keep them physically active and teach them to wash their hands well and often, poop should not be one of them. Dr. Joseph Kahn is president of Mercy Children’s Hospital Services.

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happening more than five times per day, blood in the stool, lethargy, or poor weight gain. These symptoms should be evaluated by the baby’s physician. “Parents should trust their intuition. There is no such thing as a silly call to the doctor when it is related to a very fussy baby,” Meyer adds. Parents dealing with a colicky baby should ask for help so they can get breaks from the stressful environment colic can cause. “It is important to have a strong support network and to continue to realize that the baby is well and will get through this just fine,” McKay says. She speaks from personal experience. “My child is now 9 years old, super bright—maybe too bright for her own good—and is just a real upbeat and happy, free-spirited child.”

Hearing issues for Adults continued from page 54 into mice, and the mice then regenerate their hair cells.” He adds the preliminary studies are promising, but human trials are still years away. “The other line of research that is also very exciting is to create a stem cell that can turn into a hair cell and be put into the inner ear,” Chole says. He and his team are exploring the use of adult stem cells, even potentially using those harvested from one’s own body, for hair cell implantation. It is easy to hear the enthusiasm in Chole’s voice as he describes his research, yet he cautions that these new therapies are probably at least a couple decades down the road. In the meantime, protect your hearing with ear plugs when exposed to loud noise, keep headphones to a reasonable volume (other people shouldn’t be able to hear what’s playing through your earbuds), and talk to your primary-care physician or an audiologist if you need help hearing normal conversation. 72

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continued from page 49 add up. More expensive, however, are the trips to Dick’s Sporting Goods and REI for specialized gear and equipment. And then there is the price of travel and other unknown factors, which create further expenses. If you feel like you need to take out a second mortgage to pay for your child’s summer time fun, you are not alone. Don’t despair. While camp itself does not typically provide any tax breaks, check with your accountant to determine deductions for related medical expenses or child care credits, especially for day camps. And to save money, inquire about discounts for referrals or sibling attendance. Also ask about volunteer opportunities as some programs provide price breaks in

B. Davis Design continued from page 58 big or small. Since her services are available in hourly increments, she says her clients feel comfortable asking for her opinion on any design topic, from paint color to kitchen layout. Be it redesigning an entire home or merely stylizing accessories, Davis’ hourly service allows homeowners to purchase the amount of expertise they want—and nothing more. “We offer home furnishings, table tops, custom floral, antiques and unique gifts for every occasion…” lists Davis, thinking of more by the second. “I have everything from a $20 candle to a $4,000 antique clock.” B. Davis is a MacKenzie-Childs dealer, a brand that encompasses the English-quirk style Davis so enjoys. If your post-spring-cleaning home is less

Castlewood Treatment Center continued from page 46 silent auction, will help give the association an even bigger voice. That voice also is supporting efforts to make eating disorder treatment more accessible. The association and Rep. Rick Stream of Kirkwood, whose daughter passed away from an eating disorder, are backing Senate Bill 161/House Bill 132, which would authorize an actuarial study for eating disorders insurance reform. Because of the disease’s complexity and severity, it typically requires comprehensive treatment to recover—and that means medical expenses beyond current insurance coverage, Seal explains. But recovery is highly attainable, she adds. Castlewood Treatment Center, the presenting sponsor of the association’s gala, is one of those havens for recovery. Under the clinical leadership of Dr. Jim Gerber and the administrative management of CEO Nancy Albus, the center offers comprehensive and individualized residential and intensive outpatient treatment for the full range of eating disorders and their co-occurring issues at its facilities in Ballwin, Fenton and Monterey, Calif. The association and local treatment centers like Castlewood are working together to shed light on the disease. “All of us have experience with it, whether it was our child, ourselves, or we have provided others with treatment,” Seal says. “This is a serious and often fatal illness, and we have to overcome the shame associated with the disease that keeps it hidden.” return for free labor. Still cringing at the potential expense? Consider the huge personal value that camp offers to parents. Summer programs provide a safe, fun, and supervised environment: no need to worry about reliable babysitters and bored children spending mindless hours in front of a screen. Take advantage of a quieter house and enjoy a peaceful afternoon at home doing whatever you want! Lastly, keep in mind that camp truly is an incredible investment with a great return. Kids learn independence and self-reliance as they become personally accountable for their own things. Camp also further develops a child’s interpersonal abilities as they navigate new relationships. But best of all, this personal development occurs while kids are having fun doing the things they enjoy.

than thrilling, Davis recommends a few easy updates. To welcome guests into the home, start with a wreath or floral arrangement hanging on the front door. Update a classic kitchen with a small area rug and a patterned tea kettle, like the enamel Courtly Check MacKenzie-Childs option, to bring interest to the stove top and range. “Little things make a big difference,” reminds Davis. Look for sparse places—such as bedrooms or living rooms—and add small pieces of furniture like an accent chair or ottoman. Bring a new feeling into a room by combining ‘masculine’ and ‘feminine’ pieces, such as antlers and floral arrangements. “That combination of rustic and elegant is beautiful.” Of course, if your home is still looking more ‘blah’ than ‘ooh’ or ‘aah,’ Davis is available to offer professional help.

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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

PART TIME SALES HELP If you love stationery and fine gifts, we are seeking person for 2-3 days per week and one Saturday a month. An eye for typography and basic Illustrator experience a plus. Contact info@stlservicebureau.org

REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms. Over 21 Years Experience. For a Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049

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Over 20 years of providing quality commercial & residential gardening services. Complete garden design, planting, and maintenance. We offer environmentally safe, organic gardening methods that peacefully coexist with Mother Nature. Fully insured. Call (314)961-6380 www.floraandfaunaltd.com

Get your BBQ grill ready for Spring & Baseball Cookouts! Treat yourself to a clean, healthy grill this season. Our steam bath process helps remove greasy buildup and harmful carcinogens. Grill healthier, better tasting food. Call Steve 314-452-7192 or visit www.bbqgrillco.com

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

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

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

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GREEN HOME REMODELING Rodney 314.302.2625 Design Specialist • BBB Accredited greenhomeremodelingstl.com Visa & Master Card Accepted

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Spring Cleanup Mulching Potted Tropicals Annuals & Perennials Flowering Shrubs & Trees Full Service Maintenance 10% off your 1st SERVICE!

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Call 314-403-9818 Spiritual Reader & Advisor Readings by Monica Palm Tarot and Crystal Readings chakra balancing & crystal healing helps on all problems of life, love, marriage and business. Call for appointment. 314-686-8887 mention this ad for $10 off

Garden Design and Landscaping

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

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J. Graves Exterior Cleaning llc Roof Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure & Window Washing. Fully Insured & Free Estimates. Justin (314) 962-4220 www.jgravesexteriorcleaning.com

MIKE'S HOME SERVICES Cooling-New, Repair, Maintenance. DecksïPowerwashingïRoof, Gutter Cleaning & RepairïPainting PlumbingïElectricalïSewer/Drain Basement Waterproofing. Hauling. Hardwood, Tile & Carpet. Ref's Available. Mike 314-265-4568 Fully InsuredïAll Work Guaranteed

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

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HAJEK LAWNCARE Weekly Mowing as LOW As $25! Full Service Maintenance & Lawn Care Provider. Spring Special Fertilization Programs. Fully Insured. Joshua 314-856-3544 hajeklawncare@yahoo.com

PAINTING JC PAINTS Interior/Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean & Reasonable. Insured. Call John for a free estimate 314-703-2794

PAINTING, REMODELING, Carpentry, Wood Rot Repair, Tile Work, Flooring, Decks and Arbors. 17 years exp. Free estimates. Call Kent at 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.com

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

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

CURT'S COMPLETE LAWN and Garden Services FOR LESS!!! Spring Cleanup Special, Lawn Mowing, Mulching, Bed Maintenance, Trimming Shrubs, Power Washing, Patios & Other Honey Do Jobs Done Right! Call Curt at 314-686-2072

Yucko's Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

JOHN'S SHORTCUTS

SPRING YARD & GARDEN CLEANUP SPECIALIST! Leaves, Limbs, Weeds and Overgrowth Removed. 20+ Years Exp; Thorough & Affordable! Charles 314-448-1051

CHARMING LADUE GUEST HOME 1BR, 1BA, Available NOW! Includes all utilities. Non-smoker. WD. Single only. $850/MO 314-302-3579

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

MASONRY/CONCRETE COMPLETE CONCRETE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Pool Deck, Stamped Concrete, Decorative Designs, Concrete Restoration. Free Estimates. Quality! Integrity! Excellence! 314-620-0016 Now Accepting Visa & MC

PAINTING DECK STAINING BY BRUSH ONLY No Spraying ï No Rolling ï No Mess Specializing in Hardwood Decks Work Guaranteedï Insured ï Ref's NO MONEY DOWN

Cedar Beautiful 314-852-5467 314-846-649 www.cedarbeautiful.com ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Staining & Powerwashing Insured & 30 Years Experience Free Estimates 314-766-2952 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com

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MASTER ARTISANS INC. Quality Prep & Painting Wall Glazing, Marbleizing, Graining, Murals & More. www.masterartisansinc.com Jeff Baumgartner 636.225.5244

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

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

This parcel of real estate is improved with a recently remodeled 3 bedroom residence with outbuildings all of which are in very good condition. It is located in Jersey, IL between Beltrees and Elsah adjacent to Principia College and within a mile and a half of the Great River Road and Mississippi River. Forty Four (44) acres more or less are tillable. This land is an ideal hunting location with enough tillable land to provide income or hunting plots. The property is conducive for a hunting retreat, commercial hunting reserve and lodge or residential development. The potential uses are unlimited. This property is 1 mile from Elsah, 30 minutes from Lambert Airport and 6 miles from Grafton. To set a time to view the residence or to obtain a sales brochure contact the Sellers' Attorney, the Law Firm of Wittman & Lorton, P.C., 123 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville, IL 62052, 618-498-2167

Elegant Living in the Moorelands. Impressive 2 story 2,629 sq. ft. 4BR, 2.5BA, newer roof/gutters, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops & custom cabinets. Tiffany Hamilton, Agent Hamilton Group Realty, $769,900 314.757.9776 LOT FOR SALE 12531 Ridgefield Dr in Des Peres Beautiful Corner Lot Ready for Your Dream Home. Quick Access to Shopping, Schools and I270. 110' X 151' Paul 314-775-7263 For Sale By Owner

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

PRIVATE RUSTIC UNIQUE COTTAGE IN WOODED AREA 2+BR, 2BA, Close to Hwy 40 $1265 Ref's 314-821-0967

Bendas Oriental Rugs

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

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

SERVICES DISORGANIZED? STRESSED? MOVING? FILES IN SHAMBLES? Margery Miller & Assoc. Organizational Consultants 636-230-6683 We help put order in your life. óóóóóóóóóóóóóóó THE MOVING MANAGER ....managing the details door to door. A personalized service to organize & oversee your residential or business move. Margery Miller & Assoc. 636-230-6683

MR. MOM'S HOME SERVICES: Window & Gutter Cleaning, Decks, Fencing, Houses, Concrete Power Washed and Sealed. Painting. Insured. 314-831-5597

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

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WHAT'S FOR DINNER? Dinner is Served, Personal Chef Service will Plan Menus, Grocery Shop and Prepare Meals in Your Home for You to Enjoy at Your Convenience. Alison Brinker, Registered Dietitian 314-845-2709 SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves. We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured. Packing Available. 314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com Deck washing / sealing and restoration. We clean siding, gutters, fences, concrete, vinyl. Driveway sealing. Free estimates. BAECHT'S DECKS 314.562.8959 ALLEN'S HAULING SERVICE 15, 20 and 30 Yard Trash Containers. Hauling Service. No Job Too Big Or Small. Any Type of Trash Removal. 314-621-0481 or 581-7274 BRIAN'S HAULING "U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc. Brian 314-740-1659

Trees Trimmed & Removed

GILLS TREE SERVICE • Stone Retaining Walls • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

(636) 274-1378 314-725-6159 Tim Gamma B.S. Horticulture Board Certified Master Arborist Fertilization, Trimming, Pruning, & Spraying

www.gammatree.com BAUMANN TREE Professional Service at an Affordable Price. Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate and Property Inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

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CARDINAL TICKETS Share Our Great Seats! Seeking partners for our 3rd base suite, Diamond Box and Infield Box seats. Call Jen at 614-218-3884 www.SuitePartners.com Our Suite is available for your special event!

Power Washing

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Waterproofing & Sealing Custom Color Pool Caulking Written Guarantee • No Job Too Small Credit Cards Accepted • Insured

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Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Removal, Brush Removal, Pruning, Plant Healthcare, Deadwooding, Deep Root Fertilization, Stump Grinding, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Over 40 Years Experience For a free estimate call 314-426-2911 or e-mail us at info@buntonmeyerstl.com

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

314.821.2665

Chimney & Complete Houses, Spot Tuckpointing with Color Match.Brick & Stone Repair. Flagstone & Patio Repair. Basement Waterproofing. Caulking, Silicon Waterproofing. Powerwashing. Prompt Free Est. Fully Insured. 314-645-8991 or 636-947-2133 Member of BBB & A+ MC or Visa Accepted

22 Years in Business! 8 Consecutive Service Award Winner '05-'12. Solid Tuckpointing & Spotpointing with Color Match. Chimney, Stone, Caulking, Brick Repair, & Waterproofing. Prompt Free Estimates. Fully Insured. A+ BBB 2011 Torch Award Winner (314) 645-1387 mirellituckpointing.com Credit Cards Accepted

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

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

RECORDS WANTED Cash Paid For 33, 45, 78 rpm records. House Calls Made.

Call Bob 636-296-5240

WINDOWS MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing with Color Match. Chimney, Brick & Stone Repair. Cleaning & Caulking. BBB-A+ $50 off $500+ 314-486-3303 masseytuckpointing.com

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

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ICON WINDOW CLEANING Pressure Washing, Gutter Cleaning, Deck Staining Since 1958. Owner & Operator. Jeff 314-645-1675 ext. 106 iconstl.comïjstanford@iconstl.com

SAUGATUCK DOUGLAS, MI 121 Lake Shore Dr. Charming Cottage, 5BR, 2BA, View of Lake, Large Screen Porch, Fireplace, Private Beach, $2500 Weekly. Call For Availability. Hack Allen 314-644-4143 ï 314-517-4143

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

SOUTH HAVEN, MICHIGAN 7 Bedroom Beach Front Home, Walking Distance to Everything. Some June, July & August Available. $3000 314-997-7188 reislerfr@sbcglobal.net

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new listinG! 12371 county road 391 | holts summit 455 acres $4,400,000 one-of-a-kind property features impressive home, pool, horse facilities, barns & farming opportunity.

155 carondelet plaza #905 | clayton the crescent $2,725,000 one-of-a-kind penthouse represents the highest standards in luxury.The 1st of 4 extraordinary custom penthouses.

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41 clermont lane | ladue 5 bedrooms, 6½ baths $1,395,000 more than 6,000 sq. ft. of refreshed, open & stunning comfort in this white colonial brick manse. pool.

436 oakwood avenue | webster Groves 6 bedrooms, 3½ baths $1,175,000 One of Webster Park’s finest historic homes elegantly situated on a 1.4-acre lot. Magnificent architectural details.

10 terry hill lane | westwood 3 bedrooms, 3½ baths $1,750,000 Architecturally significant mid-century modern gem renovated using the finest luxury materials.

228 lancaster drive | clayton 5 bedrooms, 3½ baths $1,675,000 Luxurious contemporary home beautifully designed with careful attention to detail & the highest level of finishes.

new listinG! 8331 university drive | clayton 4 bedrooms, 4 Full & 2 halF baths $1,145,000 one-of-a-kind contemporary located in clayton Gardens, one of clayton’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

1809 bach avenue | kirkwood 6 bedrooms, 5½ baths $1,025,000 picturesque 9-year-new custom home on 3 levels with top quality finishes. In-law suite. Beautiful 1-acre lot.

new listinG! 44 overhills drive | ladue 6 bedrooms, 4½ baths $999,000 unique opportunity on a tranquil 3.2-acre property. classic center hall colonial. large kitchen & walkout ll.

10 FieldinG road | ladue 4 bedrooms, 4 baths $995,000 california-style house on an acre in ladue. custom redesigned & new kitchen. master wing w/ private deck.

47 claverach drive | clayton 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths $779,900 sophisticated & charming traditional english-style home in sought-after Claverach Park! Open & light-filled rooms.

21 kinGsbury place | central west end 6 bedrooms, 3½ baths $699,000 outstanding architectural details highlight this gracious home. French doors open to rear garden & pool.

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new listinG! 647 spyGlass summit | chesterField 3 bedrooms, 3½ baths $429,000 stunning villa in a gated community located close to everything. Soaring ceilings, large rooms & open floor plan.

3010 locust street #301 | downtown 2 bedrooms, 2½ baths $699,000 sophisticated penthouse condo at the top of the beck building is the crowning jewel of midtown alley.

2100 bopp road | ladue schools includes 2 additional lots $625,000 one of the most unique homes in st. louis! amazing log residence offers a dazzling array of fine amenities.

3 cricklewood place | ladue schools 4 bedrooms, 3½ baths $595,000 Gorgeous 1-acre lot on desirable lane in Frontenac. unique home with many custom features throughout.

5622 maGnolia avenue | the hill 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths $369,900 magnolia square on the hill! beautifully appointed home with upgrades from beam to rafter!

448 west point court | university city 3 bedrooms, 1½ baths $344,900 the great location is surpassed only by the condition, space & updates in this traditional charmer.

540 north and south #106 | university city 2 bedrooms, 2 baths $309,900 Bright & airy, this open floor plan one-level condo offers the best of both worlds. secure, heated garage.

new listinG! 954 north spoede road #4 | ladue schools 4 bedrooms, 3 baths $290,000 wonderful space. newer baths on upper & lower levels. dedicated laundry room & oversized garage.

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