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EDUCATOR HONOR ROLL
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THERE ARE LESSONS THAT ARE LIFELONG, TAUGHT BY TEACHERS WHO have the ability to influence beyond the classroom. In this week’s pages, we present you with a sampling of the area’s most impactful teachers who have made a lasting impression on their young charges. There’s Mr. Ludbrook of MICDS, whose enthusiasm rewards him with students who are engaged. At Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, they all love Sr. Ghio, a nonagenarian on the brink of retirement who says she can’t imagine a day without the children. And Clayton High School’s Mr. Laux is known for giving every student the opportunity to shine. In J-School at Mizzou, I had a journalism professor named Lillian Dunlap. She was elegant, poised and always seemed to rise to the occasion. As some of you know, I got my start in broadcasting; and it was Ms. Dunlap who imparted lessons that I still employ today: how to breathe properly (use your diaphragm), how to relax before an audience (master the breathing technique), and how to command attention (breathe, relax and exude confidence). As another school year draws to a close, we salute our local educators for another year of touching young lives. Educator Honor Roll begins on p. 38.
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2660 South Warson Road - Ladue This French countryside estate sits on three acres. Luxurious amenities distinguish the seven-plus bedroom residence. Built for the finest of culinary experts, the kitchen is exquisitely gourmet and opens to a sitting room and great room. A spacious master suite is adorned with a coffered ceiling, fireplace and French doors overlooking the gardens. Furthering the appeal is a wine cellar, exercise room, media room, pool, indoor squash court and more.
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9754 Old Warson - Ladue Presiding over 1.55 acres, this well-maintained home exudes an attractive curb appeal. Intelligent attention to detail and sophisticated design has resulted in remarkable spaces, such as the updated kitchen equipped with all the bells and whistles that today’s gourmet cook desires! The perfect spot to share a meal or simply unwind, the sunroom is sure to delight. Outside is prime for entertaining with a deck and Jacuzzi tub. $950,000 2104 North Ballas - Town & Country A deep front yard with mature trees creates a wonderful first impression of this six bedroom home, but a walk through the interior will create a lasting memory. Well-executed updates and attention to detail are sure to hold your interest. Over 4,800 square feet of elegant, easy living with a gourmet kitchen being the hub in the open floor plan. What sets this home truly apart is the in-law/guest retreat that is rivaled by none. You will have to see to believe! $785,000
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7 Carrswold Drive (Clayton).
$2,950,000
206 Shadyoak Drive (Ballwin).
$210,000
1950 Log Cabin Lane (Ladue).
$2,799,000
405 Oak Tree Drive (Webster Groves).
$198,000
NEW LISTING! Walk into the gracious foyer of this stunning home and straight into the den, dining room and two-story great room. Ideal for entertaining, the open floor plan also includes a beautifully updated kitchen with adjoining breakfast room. You are sure to enjoy the main floor master with luxurious bath. Just wait until you see the lower level with wine cellar, wet bar, gym, fifth bedroom and a family room. A three-car garage adds to the appeal! OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3!
15 Country Life Acres (Country Life Acres). $1,499,000
2. 1137 Collingwood Drive • Olivette
5 Kings Pond Road (Glendale).
$1,435,000
273 Wanderfern Woods (Innsbrook).
$149,900
2810 Stonington Place (Frontenac).
$1,250,000
2312 Hilton Avenue (Brentwood).
$134,900
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NEW LISTING! Beautifully updated with enchanting style, this four bedroom gem is light, bright and totally welcoming. You will love the open kitchen that flows right into the charming hearth room. Relax in the vaulted master bedroom suite or unwind with a drink on the cozy sunporch. Located in Ladue schools, the house sits on a lush double lot.
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$799,000
NEW LISTING! This elegant two-bedroom unit has an attractive decor, high-end finished and many updates. The floor plan is perfect for entertaining but also lends to desired, comfortable living. The unit comes with its own pool, patio and garage space! A peaceful and spacious retreat, the master has an impressive, updated bath. All this and more in a most convenient Clayton location, close to popular shops, boutiques and restaurants! OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3!
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4 Dromara Road (Ladue).
$2,395,000
1128 Dougherty Ferry (Kirkwood).
$195,000
30 Huntleigh Woods (Huntleigh).
$2,295,000
438 Sunningwell Drive (Webster Groves).
$189,000
6 West Geyer (Frontenac).
$1,599,000
2415 Sarthe Court (Maryland Heights).
$189,000
1428 Woodland Drive (Richmond Heights). $187,900
1 Masonridge Court (Town & Country).
$1,195,000
8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).
$130,640
2 Mayfair Road (Ladue).
$1,195,000
7443 Ravinia Drive (Pasadena Hills).
$129,500
6 Kehrs Mill Glen Court (Chesterfield).
$1,100,000
906 Forestlac Court (Chesterfield).
$119,000
2603 Wild Plum Valley (Catawissa).
$989,000
23 Picardy Lane (Ladue).
$899,000
15 Portland Drive (Frontenac).
$895,000
55 Briarcliff (Ladue).
$859,000
Condos, Villas, Town Homes 622 Forest Court, 4S (Clayton).
$1,550,000
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14417 Rue De Gascony (Chesterfield).
250 Dielman Road (Ladue).
$825,000
1575 Dietrich Chase Lane (Ballwin). $569,000
$599,900
34 Burroughs Lane (Ladue).
$724,000
200 South Brentwood Blvd #5D (Clayton). $475,000
NEW LISTING! This acre plus lot is every buyers dream. See the spectacular view of Westwood golf course as you step into the impeccably maintained home. The open and spacious living/dining room is enticing and ideal for entertaining. Step out to the patio and you will think you are in a resort. The den is cozy with a Colorado rock fireplace and built-in bar that opens to the updated kitchen. The master suite has amazing closet space and a nice bath addition.
411 Algonquin Place (Webster Groves).
$659,900
16451 Wilson Farm Dr. (Chesterfield).
$639,900
8914 Hilltop Manor Drive (Olivette).
5. 14780 Sugarwood Trail • Chesterfield
1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).
$550,000
15807 Kersten Ridge (Chesterfield).
7204 Westmoreland Avenue (University City). $524,900
7571 Buckingham Drive #1 (Clayton).
1965 Grinnell Terrace (Maryland Heights). $244,900
$1,395,000
Five-plus acres of land hold this stunning estate suitable for horses. A special feature is the breathtaking pool surrounded by limestone walls. Vaulted-beamed ceilings, herringbone and hardwood floors, fireplaces and more are just a few of the pleasing details. Entertain in the inviting great room, living room and the formal dining room. Four-plus bedrooms include a master bedroom suite and a possible in-law suite in the lower level. OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3!
6. 53 Claverach Drive • Clayton
$849,000
Beautiful, tree-lined Claverach Park holds this stunning Tudor with vast architectural details and nice updates. Entertain in the gourmet kitchen with center island, custom cabinetry, premium appliances, and a wall of windows overlooking the large deck and nicely landscaped, level backyard. Adding to the space is a living room with a gas fireplace and stone hearth, a step-down dining room with original mosaic tile floor and a cozy sitting room.
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3624 Collingwood Drive (St. Charles).
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409 Bates Street (New Haven).
$495,000
208 Ambridge Court #201 (Chesterfield).
$239,500
1811 Boaz Avenue (Kirkwood).
$399,900
900 South Hanley Road #7D, Clayton).
$232,500
798 West Oak Drive (Glendale).
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5635 Waterman #31 (St. Louis).
$159,900
233 Jasmin Park Court (Ballwin).
$329,000
1515 Lafayette Ave. #501 (St. Louis).
$154,900
825 Dutch Mill Drive (Ballwin).
$319,144
615 Clara Avenue #14 (CWE).
$135,000
5074 Romaine Spring Drive (Fenton).
$279,900
906 Forestlac Court (Chesterfield).
$119,000
614 Autumnwood Forest Drive (Lake St. Louis). $269,000
4459 Nebraska (St. Louis).
$84,000
4355 Maryland Avenue #431 (St. Louis).
$75,000
807 Crescent Oaks Court (Valley Park).
$260,000
9620 Chamblin Drive (St. Louis).
$252,000
3527 Post Valley (O’ Fallon).
$245,000
1035 Price School Lane (Ladue).
$1,100,000
2425 Alpine Lake Drive (Innsbrook).
$239,000
45 Trent Drive (Ladue).
$1,095,000
810 Pennsylvania Avenue (University City). $229,000
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PERA THEATRE OF SAINT Louis celebrated the launch of the 2015 festival season and its 40th anniversary with the Avant-garde! Gala at Hunter Farms, hosted by Kimmy and Stephen Brauer. Former general directors Richard Gaddes and Charles MacKay returned as special guests at the event, which included performances by Christine Brewer, Phyllis Pancella and Corinne Winters. Lelia Farr served as the evening’s chairperson.
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DIANE’S SCOOP: Amy and Amrit Gill recently returned from their five-star Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport, Iowa, where they were meeting and greeting guests. One guest in particular, Donald Trump, commented on how impressed he was and how much he loved their hotel!...Miran Halen is proud of her son, Christopher, who will be attending Washington University this fall. She adds she’s not looking forward to being an empty-nester, but the great news is that he won’t be far from home!... Thriess and Lynn Britton can’t wait to get back to see their grandchildren in Dallas, saying they want to spend as much time as they possibly can with them!...Elizabeth Sayad is going to France on business. She is working with UNESCO in Paris to promote our town’s Les Amis and the Mid-Mississippi Valley Creole Corridor...Gussie Busch proudly showed off the early Mother’s Day gift that he gave to his wife, Virginia: an exquisite brooch!...Carl Shirley along with wife, Nancy, is busy building their private hunting lodge in southern Franklin County on a 1,000-acre ranch named ‘Tara.’...Peggy Symes is over the moon that her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Steven and Lori Symes, blessed her with a grandson named Kepler, who is named after a planet. His nursery is decorated with the entire solar system.
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UESTS GATHERED INSIDE and outside of the Saint Louis Zoo’s Ape House for cocktails during the Zoofari Kickoff Party. Then, the party moved to the Lakeside Café for dinner and a program. Zoofari, the Zoo’s biennial creative black-tie event, takes place June 19. The 50th anniversary year will feature legendary musician Kenny Loggins. Zoofari co-chairs are Susan Block and James Sansone.
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HE RADIO ARTS FOUNDATION— St. Louis (RAF-STL) recently celebrated its inaugural live broadcast at the Centene Auditorium in Clayton. Guests of the sold-out event enjoyed an intimate performance from popular jazz vocalist Denise Thimes, which was broadcasted live on stations 107.3 FM and 96.3 HD2. Immediately following the concert, attendees enjoyed a wineand-cheese reception, and were greeted by station GM Jim Connett, board president Bill Rusnack and Centene’s Michael Neidorff.
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T. LOUIS UNION STATION SERVED AS THE SPECTACUlar setting for Variety’s Runway Lights Fashion Show featuring iconic designer Escada. The event gave guests an opportunity to shop for the latest in jewelry, housewares and other accessories. Since 1932, Variety the Children’s Charity has served children with physical and developmental disabilities in the St. Louis region. Thelma Steward served as chairperson for this year’s luncheon.
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Living Life to the Fullest. Our Promise: Your life and health will be enhanced with opportunities for new friendships, diverse activities, and delicious meals. Every detail of our community has been carefully considered and designed in order to provide you with extraordinary hospitality and service. We want to be your first choice for exceptional Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing care. Expect a higher standard at McKnight Place.
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5 BARCLAY WOODS DRIVE, Ladue. Beautiful brick Colonial with 7 bedrooms on stunning 3.8 acre lot offers privacy and tranquility as well as modern amenities. $3,950,000
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5505 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE. Situated directly across from Forest Park, this handsome residence features elegance and remarkable architectural detailing throughout. $1,499,000 6343 ALEXANDER DRIVE, Clayton. Exceptional home in the popular Ellenwood subdivision. 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Wellmaintained with major remodel in 2011/12. $1,225,000 13597 ROYAL GLEN DRIVE, Town & Country. Picturesque 1.5-story home. Recently rehabbed with great flair. Choice of 2 master suites, inground pool and finished lower level. $999,000 10904 MARGATEHALL DRIVE, Bridgeton. Large kitchen, family room, two bedrooms and one bath. Nice hardwood floors. Full basement with storage. $198,500
LuxuryCollection 12 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE, Huntleigh.
$4,998,000
760 KENT ROAD, Ladue.
$4,495,000
21 UPPER LADUE, Ladue.
$3,300,000
508 HERON COURT, St. Albans.
$2,995,000
1041 LAY ROAD, Ladue.
$2,200,000
38 GLEN EAGLES, Ladue.
$2,115,000
10490 LADUE ROAD, Creve Coeur.
$1,999,900
5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.
$1,695,000
4 OAKLEIGH LANE, Ladue.
$1,585,000
40 AUBURNDALE, Creve Coeur.
$1,465,000
11231 MOSLEY HILL, Creve Coeur.
$1,449,000
58 PORTLAND DRIVE, Frontenac.
$1,399,000
17 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.
$1,325,000
15862 RICHBOROUGH ROAD, Chesterfield.
$1,295,000
2256 NORTH BALLAS ROAD, Town & Country. $1,295,000 14790 SUGARWOOD TRAIL, Chesterfield.
$1,295,000
15 FIELDING ROAD, Ladue.
$1,265,000
1 CONWAY WOODS LANE, Ladue.
$1,250,000
710 SOUTH HANLEY, UNIT 18 B/D, Clayton.
$574,900
710 S. HANLEY, UNIT 16D, Clayton.
$435,000
4950 LINDELL BOULEVARD, 6E, CWE.
$422,500 $419,900 $390,000 $385,000
40 COUNTRYSIDE LANE, Frontenac.
$1,199,000
2201 ARSENAL STREET, St. Louis.
$549,900
729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.
$1,195,000
12674 CONWAY ROAD, Creve Coeur.
$540,000
768 BORDEAUX CIRCLE, Saint Albans. 1121 LOCUST, UNIT 202, St. Louis.
22 FORSYTHIA LANE, Ladue Schools.
$1,095,000
486 HICKORY TRACE, St. Albans.
$533,500
410 N. NEWSTEAD, UNIT 9S, CWE.
13517 WESTON PARK, Town & Country.
$1,025,000
17555 ORRVILLE ROAD, Wildwood.
$529,900
6253 SOUTHWOOD AVENUE, UNIT 3W, St. Louis. $295,000
2829 STONINGTON PLACE, Frontenac.
$1,024,999
208 TIMBER TRACE, St. Albans.
$465,000
415 LACLEDE AVENUE, UNIT 3, St. Louis.
1011 MARVILLA LANE, Frontenac.
$995,000
1215 MISSISSIPPI AVENUE, Lafayette Square.
$450,000
1611 LOCUST, #305, St. Louis.
$259,000
9010 SEDGWICK PLACE, Richmond Heights.
$990,000
26 WAVERTON DRIVE, Ladue.
$449,000
6412 ALAMO, UNIT 1E, Clayton.
$249,900
8131 WESTMORELAND AVENUE, Clayton.
$949,000
19 WOODS FORT COURT, Troy.
$425,000
5244 WATERMAN, UNIT B, CWE.
$179,900
17709 SUGARBERRY COURT, Chesterfield.
$925,000
6926 PERSHING AVENUE, University City.
$419,900
827 WESTWOOD DRIVE, UNIT 2E, Clayton.
$164,500
17 FAIR OAKS, Ladue.
$899,900
4062 JACOBS LANDING, St. Charles.
$385,000
1033 WILTON ROYAL, #206, Creve Coeur.
$129,000
803 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue.
$899,000
108 CLUB CREEK CT., Saint Albans.
841 PHEASANT WOODS DRIVE, Manchester.
$359,900
$890,000
31 KINGSBURY PLACE, CWE.
$875,000
1009 S. MCKNIGHT ROAD, Richmond Heights.
$349,900
7745 DELMAR BOULEVARD, University City.
$324,900
10 MABEL LANE, Saint Albans.
$309,900
13675 EVERGREEN GLEN DRIVE, St. Louis.
$300,000
1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans. 1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.
1156 VINETTA DRIVE, Des Peres.
$289,000
317 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood.
43022 SUMMERFIELD MANOR, Mehlville Schools. $250,000
303 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood.
$550,000
28 VOUGA LANE, Frontenac.
$859,000
2378 HIGHWAY JJ, Elsberry.
$849,900
7537 CROMWELL DRIVE, Clayton.
$815,000
201 KENDALL BLUFF COURT, Chesterfield.
$799,900
560 PURDUE, University City.
$799,000
719 FORBY ROAD, Wildwood.
$795,000
$749,000
3 WHITFIELD LANE, Ladue.
$725,000
539 NORTH AND SOUTH, University City.
$649,900
5291 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE.
$645,000
2 NORTHCOTE, Brentwood.
$625,000
7924 TEASDALE COURT, University City.
$599,999
2640 RYCROFT COURT, Chesterfield.
$595,000
2019 SOUTH MASON, Town & Country.
$1,248,250
1623 ASHFORD OAKS COURT, Wildwood.
$589,900
$550,000
1745 BRIARMANOR DRIVE, Lake St. Louis.
$229,675
1133 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.
$348,900
$225,000
1138 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.
$348,900
$181,500
15248 CLAYTON ROAD, Ballwin.
$129,500
5100 EXETER, Shrewsbury.
$169,000
1805 DEBORAH DRIVE, Unincorporated.
$138,000
2482 PHEASANT RUN, Maryland Heights.
$135,000
5018 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, St. Louis.
$79,000
4129 OREGON STREET, St. Louis.
$39,900
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T WAS HATS ON AND FORKS UP FOR A good cause at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park, where guests were treated to mint juleps and fabulous food at the fourth annual Derby Brunch. Ladies and gents wore their dandiest toppers and took part in the Derby Day hat competition, during which the ‘Most Creative’ and ‘Most Stunning’ honor were awarded to Ollie Mae Stewart and Jessica Denham. Chairpersons for the event were Susan French and Lynn Larkin. The event benefits St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors’ community programs for low-income seniors.
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T. LOUIS OVARIAN CANCER Awareness (SLOCA) recently held its annual Life is Your Journey—Live it Out Loud Gala at the Atrium at Edward Jones. The evening included a cocktail reception, dinner, and silent and live auctions. The Teal Spirit Award was awarded to the Salsich family for their support of SLOCA. Ovarian cancer survivor Sandy Sullivan was the keynote speaker, while SLOCA president Lisa Sienkiewicz and past president Beth Hudson were on-hand to welcome guests. Proceeds from the gala fund major grants for ovarian cancer research and support SLOCA’s educational programs and community outreach. More photos on page 64
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ave the date: The 2015 Ladue News Charity Awards will be S held Thursday, June 18. Among this year’s finalists are: BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE, GATEWAY 180, LAFAYETTE INDUSTRIES, MID-EAST AREA AGENCY ON AGING, MIRIAM FOUNDATION, SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ST. LOUIS, SOUTHSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, VOICES FOR CHILDREN and WINGS OF HOPE. Winners will be announced at the June 18 ceremony, which will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Palladium Saint Louis. A limited number of tickets is available; call 269-8809 for reservations. The 2015 Ladue News Charity Awards is presented by Moneta Group.
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They’re getting ready for the sixth annual SING FOR SITEMAN concert at John Burroughs’ Performing Arts Center next month. The show features acclaimed OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS artists and renowned pianist/event founder CAROL WONG. The concert, which benefits Siteman’s Discovery Fund in support of promising cancer research projects, takes place Monday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call Opera Theatre’s box office at 961-0644 or visit singforsiteman.org. Event co-chairs are KIM EBERLEIN and CATHY BERGES; TERI GRIEGE is serving as honorary chair. LN is a proud media sponsor of Sing for Siteman.
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WORD AROUND TOWN Congratulations to LN contributing writer ALICE HANDELMAN, a first-place winner in a recent competition for two articles featured in Ladue News. The Missouri Professional Communicators awarded Handelman the top prize in specialty articles for The Halens: In Harmony and Leo Stoff: See How High He Flies. Both stories were published in LN last year.
An annual seniors event is expected to draw hundreds of attendees this weekend to Forest Park. The 35th annual Bringing It Together MusicFest and Community Celebration by SOUTHSIDE SENIOR CITIZEN’S CENTER takes place Friday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Muny. More than 600 seniors are expected to attend the fun-filled day of music, entertainment, food and informational booths. Awards also will be handed out to local seniors who are making a difference in the community. Honorees include SR. ANTONA EBO of Tower Grove Manor, a Civil Rights activist, human rights advocate and one of the first AfricanAmerican women to enter the Franciscan Sisters of Mary order.
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On the shelves: Local authors PENNY SCHNEITHORST and NIKKI MILLS have announced the nationwide release of their new children’s books, including: I Wake Up in the Morning and What Do I See...Is That You Mom? and I Wake Up in the Morning and What Do I See... Is That You Grandma? The series (a Grandpa installment is coming soon) depict the many roles of caring adults in children’s lives. A launch party is planned for June 12 at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.
KAREN DODSON, a longtime faculty member at Washington University School of Medicine, has written her first romance novel. SET: A Love Story is about a Chicago Tribune journalist caught in a love triangle during a fly-fishing trip to exotic Patagonia, Argentina. Available through Amazon, a portion of the profits from the sale of the book will be donated to select members of the Patagonia guiding community to promote economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Lifelong Missourian CHRISTINA HARLIN has a follow-up to her paranormal series, Othernaturals, which follows a team of ghosthunters with otherworldly talents. Set in the heart of southern Missouri, the new thriller, Book Two: Lucid, follows the team as they investigate a mysterious brand of telepathy. The book is available through Amazon.
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BY AMANDA DAHL
AMIRAH HILALY was recently nominated by DR. CONNIE MARIANO, medical director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Students, to represent Missouri at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston. The Parkway West sophomore received this honor based on her academic achievement, potential for leadership, and desire to serve humanity in the field of medicine. The Congress will feature talks from Nobel laureates and National Medal of Science winners, alongside advice from top medical schools and testimony from patients who were medical miracles.
Parkway West High School recently invited HEIKO THOMS, deputy permanent representative of Germany to the United Nations, to speak to students. Ambassador Thoms timed his visit with the annual meeting of the United Nations Association of St. Louis, and spoke about his experiences, followed by a Q-and-A session.
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he International Photography Hall of Fame and T Museum (IPHF) recently welcomed BLANCHE TOUHILL, chancellor emeritus for the University of Missouri-St. Louis, as she debuted her new book, A Photographic History of the University of Missouri St. Louis. Her featured lecture complemented the museum’s recent exhibition, St. Louis Architecture: A Proud Heritage. Pictured: Blanche Touhill, IPHF’s John Nagel, and lecture sponsor Pris McDonnell
Former English teacher and forensics coach of Ladue Horton Watkins High School BILL HEYDE recently was honored by the Ladue Education Foundation at The Chase Park Plaza. Hosted by CAROL WEISMAN and FRANK ROBBINS, the ‘Honoring Mr. Heyde’ event included debates by forensics students, and a memory book presentation. Heyde has taught for more than 30 years, and now resides in Cape Girardeau.
HEIKO THOMS PHOTO BY SYDNEY KINZY
irkwood High School‘s (KHS) K Mock Trial team recently earned second place at the Missouri High School State Mock Trial competition. The final trial was presided over by the chief justice of the Missouri Supreme Court, MARY RHOADES RUSSELL. The team consisted of 28 students, who tried the case five times over three days as they moved on to the final competition. Pictured: The KHS Mock Trial team with the Hon. Mary Rhoades Russell
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St. Louis Community College named the Brown Bag Cafe (BBC) at the Meramec campus the ‘Innovation of the Year.’ The BBC acts as a food pantry, serving the campus population in need with packaged lunches and grocery bags. A collaborative effort by various school organizations, departments and students, the BBC has served more than 3,500 meals and provided 475 bags of groceries to under-privileged students. More than $5,500 has been raised in support of the cafe, and organizers have collected more than 19,000 food items for the BBC. Pictured: Meramec campus president Pam McIntrye, Service Learning coordinator Debbie Corson, Student Assistance Program specialist Debora Jane Bronson, and STLCC interim chancellor Dennis Michaelis
Support Dogs, Inc. recently hosted its 10th annual Tacky Ball event with this year’s theme as Dogs at Work: Building a Future. KEN and SHARON JOHNSON served as co-chairs. The event raised money for the nonprofit organization in its mission to provide service animals to the community. Pictured: co-chairs Ken and Sharon Johnson, and Jim and Jane Moore
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Project, Inc. recently hosted a fundraising event at the Kirkwood Station Brewing Co. Raise the Roof Rock the House drew in almost 330 people with performances by the Spontaneous Nugent Band, and Reggie and the Hip Hop Mamas. The event raised funds for the construction of a new roof for the sheltered workshop. Pictured: Planning committee members Tracy Chivetta, Julie Schnuck, Margaret Condie, Liz Parker, Alisa Goessling, Deborah Moore and Lyn Grace
BROWN BAG CAFE PHOTO BY DAVID KENNEDY
Four St. Roch School students starred in a recent episode of the national PBS series SciGirls. ALANNA HOPSON-MORRIS, MADISON FULLER, CLARA BARTON and AMANDA WILLINGHAM—all aged 12 at the time of showing—starred in the episode Frog Whisperers, which aired on May 1, and will air again on June 12. After auditioning with almost 100 girls from the St. Louis area, producers selected the group—who had been friends since kindergarten—to launch the show’s next investigation where the girls will participate in a citizen science project known as FrogWatch USA.
KENDALL ALLEN recently nominated her teacher, STACEY BROLL of Rohan Woods School, for the ‘My Favorite Teacher Contest’ hosted by Barnes & Noble. Allen read her entry essay about the sixthgrade teacher aloud at an event held at the bookstore’s West County Mall location. Broll is a regional contender for the ‘Barnes & Noble Teacher of the Year’ award. The final winner will receive $5,000, plus an additional $5,000 to go toward the teacher’s school. Pictured: Stacey Broll and Kendall Allen
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HE BEDROOM STORE HAS SERVED THE ST. Louis area for more than three decades, and continues to thrive as a source for mattresses and bedroom furniture. Soon, the store’s 11th location, will open in Ladue, at Ladue Crossing. Brian Davis, GM of The Bedroom Store, says there also are three or four more locations on the horizon. As both a store and a manufacturing company, The Bedroom Store brings its customers brands like Serta, Tempur-Pedic, Broyhill and Thomasville. As a company, it is committed to bringing its customers the highest quality, as well as the best selection, pricing and service. Davis notes the company’s early days, when founder Dennis Boyd opened his first retail waterbed mattress store in 1977. Boyd started manufacturing his own mattresses in the early 1980s, and now makes memory foam, latex foam and adjustable air mattresses. What started off as a 600-square-foot store has expanded and become the Boyd Group, which is made up of The Bedroom Store, Boyd Specialty Sleep, Accent Furniture and Blue Magic.
BY ROBYN DEXTER
“We’re local, and aren’t screaming about sales every weekend,” Davis says. “We offer high quality, low-pressure service for people to buy mattresses in St. Louis.” The new location in Ladue will be 7,000 square feet, and will be able to feature 60 mattresses with a variety of major brands. The company sells more than 400,000 mattresses worldwide each year, making it one of the largest manufacturers in the industry. The Bedroom Store hopes to have 20 locations within the next few years. “People buy from us because we have a good reputation,” says Davis. The staff, ‘Sleep Experts,’ as they’re called, have been with the company for an average of nine years. “(That average) falls into our local angle, and how we treat our employees and customers,” Davis notes. “Oftentimes, the same person who sold you your mattress 10 years ago can help you when you come in for a new one years later.” The Bedroom Store offers a unique Sleep Metric Diagnostic tool to help customers find the perfect mattress. This in-store and online evaluation can
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help customers narrow their search within minutes, saving time and effort, Davis explains. “It takes guesswork out of buying a bed and it can determine what’s good for your back—it’s a neat process.” Another unique aspect of The Bedroom Store is the iZone mattress, which features a hybrid of water, air and memory foam for ultimate comfort. It’s exclusive to The Bedroom Store and is patented by Boyd. “It allows each person to have individualized zones under their bodies, depending on how they sleep,” Davis explains. “It’s completely customizable, which seems to be what people are looking for these days.”
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What to Wear, When & Where W
BY LISA WATSON
ON THE TOWN
CASUAL DATE
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Elbert paired a Michael Kors top with white Citizens of Humanity jeans, and leather, painted wood platform sandals by Yves Saint Laurent. “White jeans are a summer staple,” she says. “They can be dressed up or dressed down, and are a safe bet if you’re unsure of the attire where you’re going.” To take them up a notch, she added a couple of statement necklaces, along with Kate Pollmann earrings and a sterling silver ring by Jenny Walker Jewelry. “This is something you could wear to a Friday happy hour with your girlfriends, and then on to a more upscale dinner with your significant other.”
Did your true love come through with some birthday tickets to an outdoor concert or performance this summer? This romper by Zoa will take you through from dinner to the show, Warner says. “It’s easy, breezy, flirty and feminine. It’s going to be comfortable and cool because it’s lightweight.” And the flowy fabric makes an impact when you start dancing to the beat! Warner completes this ensemble with jewelry by Julie Vos, including mosaic earrings, a baroque double-strand moonstone necklace, Byzantine blue quartz cuff and moonstone wrap ring.
This Great Gatsby top by Asilio really is a show-stopper, Spooner says, with fringe that goes from the torso down to the ankles. “It’s really a statement piece...I like unique clothes that you don’t see on most people.” She paired it with leather-like pants, also from Asilio; and turned up the bling with monogram earrings by Jane Basch, and a necklace by Bella Rose.
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PHOTOS BY SARAH CONARD
HETHER IT’S YOUR VERY FIRST DATE, OR YOU’VE BEEN WITH YOUR ROMANTIC PARTner for many years, taking your wardrobe to the next level can set the bar for a special evening out. Need a little extra help pulling all the elements together to make one fantastic outfit? Area boutique owners gave us their suggestions for what to wear to set the tone for your next date night:
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A n o t h e r way to make a statement is with a great print. That’s what Garlich pulled off with this stunning ensemble by Show Me Your Mumu. “I love their prints for spring and summer. You can dress this one up or down—you could even wear the pants with a swimsuit, or with the top and a wedge to go out for dinner. They’re so light and flowy—it’s great for St. Louis summer and the fabric looks great on everybody.” To complete the look, she donned hoop earrings by Melinda Maria. “There’s a lot going on in this outfit, so an earring or a bracelet is enough.”
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SIMPLE SOPHISTICATION Melodie Tauben Vie
You can never go wrong with a chic black ensemble—especially if you step it up a notch with some sparkle. That’s what Tauben did with this Haute Hippie embellished top, paired with black pants by Alice and Olivia. She complemented the top with some strappy, blingy shoes and a Millianna bracelet. She envisions wearing this out to a nice restaurant, but it could take you pretty much anywhere the evening leads. “I chose it because it’s comfortable, but it’s got a date-night feel.”
SCIENCE FICTION MEETS SCIENCE FACT Invades June 6 – September 7
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datenight
A Ladue News Special Section
Beyond Dinner & A Movie
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BY ROBYN DEXTER
ATE NIGHT CAN TURN INTO the same ol’, same ol’, but St. Louis has plenty of hidden gems to make for a unique romantic outing. We spoke with two local authors about their favorite unusual or unthought-of ideas for a date destination, as well as asked our readers for their input via social media. Susan McBride
Amanda Doyle
Author of Finally! A Locally Produced Guidebook to St. Louis, By and For St. Louisans, Neighborhood By Neighborhood and 100 Things to Do in St. Louis Before You Die “City Museum on Friday and Saturday nights: open ‘til midnight, with plenty of caves for exploring/chaste canoodling (keep it clean, there are also still some kids about!), the 5- and 10-story slides for thrills, and the rooftop for a romantic city overview. “Cooking/tasting classes with your partner. It’s fun to try new things! The Missouri Botanical Garden offers tons of tasty adult education classes in the culinary arts, and then you can go walk it off in beautiful surroundings. Upcoming: Wok and Talk Part 1: Northern Chinese Dishes is on May 30, and includes admission to the Lantern Festival. “A reading at your favorite independent bookstore: hearing poetry, nonfiction, or whatever other genre floats your boat automatically gives you something to talk about over dessert and drinks afterwards! Coming up, I’d pick local 22
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Missouri Botanical Garden
The Boathouse
Saint Louis Zoo
spoken-word artist and poet Cheeraz Gormon’s In the Midst of Loving release (on June 18, 7 p.m., at Left Bank Books) as a good bet for stimulating conversation! Thursday nights at Joe’s Cafe, in the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood. You might catch a 10-piece swing band, or down-and-dirty blues, or tarot readers and burlesque, but it’s sure to be a night you won’t forget.”
visit the ScholarShop before dinner at any of the fantastic restaurants located in Clayton. It is fun to shop for and try on clothes and shoes that you may not normally select.” Sarah Connelly via Facebook
IDEAS FROM LN READERS: “Walking dogs together at Stray Rescue of St. Louis – woof!” Randy Grimm via Twitter “As the parents of two small children, my husband and I have learned that you have to embrace the non-traditional and unexpected when thinking about going somewhere without the children. For instance, a visit to Straub’s can turn into an unexpected place for a date. There is always a vast selection of fruits, veggies, baked goods, wine, cooking vinegars, dipping olive oils and fresh flowers. It is fun to go through the aisles and come up with new and delicious options for dinner. And it’s practical, as you can pick up that gallon of milk that you forgot to purchase earlier in the day. Also, you can find yourself having a ball if you
“There are a lot of great places for special dates in St. Louis. It’s just a matter of combining eclectic elements—A whiskey tasting with dinner at a restaurant that plays jazz or blues into the evening, an alfresco dinner at a winery under a star-filled sky, a scenic road trip with a picnic, or drunch (dinner-lunch) at a landmark.” Michael de los Reyes via Facebook
IDEAS FROM OUR AROUND TOWN CALENDAR: • Third Fridays at Third Degree Glass every month from 6-10 p.m. Free live music, food, beverages, glassblowing demos, fire spinning and more! • A Moonlight Paddleboat Picnic at the Boathouse in Forest Park makes the perfect and unexpected date night! Take a ‘love boat’ around the Post-Dispatch Lake, while enjoying a picnic for two under the stars! Thursday evenings, June through September.
PHOTOS BY SARAH CROWDER
Author of Blue Blood and four award-winning Debutante Dropout Mysteries, among others “It’s been a while since my husband and I have had a real date that wasn’t taking our daughter to Monkey Joe’s or the zoo (actually, we went to the zoo a few times on dates, though!). Here are a few things we loved to do that weren’t dinner and a movie: “The Missouri Botanical Garden is a great place for a date. My husband and I used to go at least once every spring and take our cameras. We’d stroll the gardens for a few hours, then have lunch at Sassafras. Then when we got home, we’d pick out the best photos we took and blow them up to frame. “A favorite date outside the city limits is a drive down to Ste. Genevieve to visit the tigers at the Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary. We love going on bone day—you get to toss big bones to the tigers from above their pens—and then we’d eat at the restaurant there. Afterward, we’d drive into Ste. Gen so I could poke in the antiques shops and Mo’s Art, which features Missouri artists. It’s a really cool way to spend the day. “Other favorite dates locally: brunch at Bixby’s in the Missouri History Museum, checking out an exhibit at the Art Museum or an author event at Left Bank Books, the zoo (of course!), or dinner and a movie at Plaza Frontenac because I love the theaters there, so cozy!”
THE PERFECT NIGHTCAP
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BY MATT SORRELL
OOKING FOR SOMETHING SWEET AND spirited to round out a perfect evening? Try some of these pairings for a tasty nightcap:
CYRANO’S cyranos.com The Caramel Brioche Bread Pudding at Cyrano’s (shown, right), with its rich cherry bourbon sauce, has become something of a staple at the restaurant. A classic dessert like this one deserves to be paired up with an equally classic cocktail. Our pick: Cyrano’s Craft Manhattan, made with sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, and your choice of nine different whiskies. The combo of the sweetness of the bread pudding and the spice of the whiskey guarantees a satisfying end to any meal. THE RESTAURANT AT THE CHESHIRE restaurant-stl.com Sometimes the old warning against too much of a good thing just isn’t applicable. Take the Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake at The Restaurant, for example. This take on one of St. Louis’ favorite sweet treats adds chocolate to the original, then tops it with strawberries and hot fudge sauce. To pair up with all that gooey goodness, try the Tudor Red Rose, a concoction of Aperol, elderflower liqueur, bloodorange juice, sparkling wine and rose water, that both accents the fruit and chocolate, and adds some bubbles to cut through the richness.
Get a slice, and enjoy it with the California Girl, a tiki-esque amalgam of Cruzan 151 and Bacardi Silver rums, pineapple juice, sweet & sour and grenadine. The island flavors in this tropical tipple really bring out the cinnamon, brown sugar and nutmeg inherent in the pie.
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CIELO RESTAURANT & BAR cielostlouis.com The combination of chocolate and raspberry is a dessert no-brainer. A fine example of this truism: the Chocolate Tortino at Cielo, warm chocolate cake with a raspberry center topped with vanilla gelato. It makes a great partner with Murder on The Dance Floor from the cocktail list. This drink features roasted strawberry and vanilla-infused rum, fresh lemon, prosecco and hibiscus water, all of which meld oh-so well with this decadent dessert.
PEACOCK LOOP DINER peacockloopdiner.com Desserts don’t get much more classic than good ol’ apple pie, and the version available at the Peacock Loop Diner is a quintessential example of this timeless dessert—just like Mom used to make.
bottle of Segura Viudas, a brut cava (Spanish sparkling wine) that’ll slice through all of that sweetness. GAMLIN WISKEY HOUSE gamlinwhiskeyhouse.com Nothing goes together quite like whiskey and chocolate. Gamlin Whiskey House knows the truth of this, and offers a Chocolate & Whiskey Flight, featuring a trio of Bissinger’s chocolates paired up with whiskey accompaniment: Ezra Brooks Single Barrel Bourbon and a 35-percent milk chocolate; Glenmorangie 10 year single malt scotch and a 75 percent dark chocolate; and Knob Creek Rye paired with a coconut caramel. The whiskey pours are 1.5 ounces, and each chocolate is a full twoounce serving.
STRANGE DONUTS strangedonuts.tumblr.com Looking for something to-go? Donuts continue to be all the rage among sweets aficionados, and Strange Donuts is one of the hottest places for them to get their ‘done’ fix, no matter if they fancy a classic or a custom creation. We humbly suggest trying the Dreamsicle: golden dough topped with icing and custard with a hint of citrus. Get a couple to go, then swing by your local spirits purveyor and pick up a
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At A Neighborhood Near You A Ladue News Special Section
Maplewood
Richmond Heights
cityofmaplewood.com
richmondheights.org
BY BRITTANY NAY
SCHLAFLY’S FARMERS MARKET WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER, 4-7 P.M. | SCHLAFLY BOTTLEWORKS Find local, farm fresh eggs, meat, herbs, mushrooms, flowers, pasta, chocolate and more. schlaflyfarmersmarket.com
NOT BUMMER SUMMER JUNE- AUGUST, TIMES VARY, AGES 3-18 | THE HEIGHTS Participate in fun challenges, and indulge in the Super Summer Sundae Soiree. richmondheights.org
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES DATES VARY, 6-8 P.M. | RYAN HUMMERT MEMORIAL PARK Groove to the music of Power Play (May 27); Boogie Chyld (June 24); The Jeremiah Johnson Band (July 22); Clockwork with Bella & Lily (Aug. 26); and Old Salt Union (Sept. 23). mcbfstl.org
WORLD’S LARGEST SWIMMING LESSON JUNE 18, 9:30-11 A.M., AGES 3.5-15 | MAPLEWOOD FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Be part of the potentially record-breaking World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. cityofmaplewood.com
FRIDAY NIGHT FLICK & FLOATS JUNE 26, 8:30 P.M. | MAPLEWOOD FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Watch Pirates of the Caribbean while floating in the pool. cityofmaplewood.com
LET THEM EAT ART JULY 10, 6-10 P.M. | DOWNTOWN MAPLEWOOD Themed Let Them Eat Cake this year, enjoy live art demonstrations, music, wine and chocolate Let Them Eat Art tastings, and more at this whimsical event. cityofmaplewood.com
Party on the Pavement
PARTY ON THE PAVEMENT JUNE 5-6, TIMES VARY | THE HEIGHTS Enjoy carnival rides, an art fair, food and live music. richmondheights.org
BUG HUNTING JULY 8, 10-11 A.M. | THE HEIGHTS OUTDOOR CLASSROOM Find crawly critters hiding on flowers, under rocks and in the dirt. richmondheights.org
Bug Hunting
HULA-POOL-OOZA JULY 25, 7-9 P.M. | MAPLEWOOD FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Enjoy live entertainment, barbecue, non-alcoholic daiquiris, a keepsake picture and swimming. cityofmaplewood.com
CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA AUG. 8, 5 P.M. | MAPLEWOOD FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Race boats built only from cardboard and duct tape. cityofmaplewood.com
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MOVIE IN THE PARK AUG. 7, 8 P.M. | THE HEIGHTS FRONT LAWN Relax under the stars with popcorn and a family movie. richmondheights.org
COLORS ALL AROUND US AUG. 12, 10-11 A.M.-AGES 1-5, 4-5 P.M.-AGES 6-10 | THE HEIGHTS OUTDOOR CLASSROOM Explore nature and create a colorful piece of art. richmondheights.org
SOLD 2739 Turnberry Park Lane Town & Country
2120 S. Warson Road | $2,275,000 | Ladue Exquisitely designed home with main floor master, pool, screened lanai, walk-out finished basement and four-car garage on 3.3 acres.
3 Country Club Terrace $274,000 | Glendale
Two-story townhome. Two bedroom+ suites. Two-car private garage. Three outdoor living spaces.
SOLD
NEW PRICE
305 N. Bemiston | Clayton
SOLD
8024 Pershing Avenue $674,900 | Clayton
Old Town 3,500SF townhome. 4BR/3.5BA. Two parking spaces. Pool.
OPEN SUN 1-3
3 Ladue Acres | $1,599,000 | Ladue
4,200 SF home with four bedroom suites and many updates, plus a pool and three-car garage situated on 2+/- acres.
2220 Barnbridge Town & Country
A Distinctly Different Agent Lifetime sales of more than $90 million!
SOLD 1100 Conwyck Lane | Frontenac
5587 Waterman Unit C $224,900 | Central West End
Two-story condo. 3BR/2BA. Updated throughout. Two-car tandem.
Stephanie Connell
314.265.4739
stephanieconnell36@gmail.com
SOLD 5 Colonial Court | Ladue
Proud to be Locally Owned and Operated Since 1936 • gladysmanion.com • 314.721.4755
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University City ucitymo.org
MIDTOWN FARMERS MARKET
Business Cards Banners Flyers Postcards Stapling Posters The UPS Store #0558 9648 Olive Blvd St. Louis Mo, 63132
SATURDAYS THROUGH NOV. 7, 8 A.M.-12:30 P.M. | THE MARKET IN THE DELMAR LOOP Find fresh produce, handcrafted goods, live music and kids’ activities. visittheloop.com
UNIVERSITY CITY MEMORIAL DAY RUN MAY 25 | DELMAR LOOP Race in a 5K or 10K starting at 7:30 a.m., or join the fun run beginning at 9:15 a.m. ucitymemorialdayrun.com
P 314.569.0692 F 314.569.0893 store0558@theupsstore.com store0558.upsstoreprint.com
Starlight Concert Series
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Your Neighborhood Professionals Over 25 Years Experience Selling and Millions of Dollars Sold
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Liz Little
STARLIGHT CONCERT SERIES DATES VARY, 6:30 P.M. | HEMAN PARK Dance to the music of the Coleman Hughes Project featuring Adrianne Felton (June 8); Brian Owens (June 15); Ladies’ Day featuring Anita Jackson, Tiffany Elle and Theresa Payne (June 27); Charles Glenn (June 29); Jeff Hardin (July 6); Heather Dawn (July 13); Saturday Jazz featuring University City Jazz Band, Rhoda G and Jazz Edge (July 18); Inner City Blues (July 20); Cheryl Brown (July 27); Tim Cunningham (Aug. 3). ucitymo.org
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Summer Band Concert Series
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UNIVERSITY CITY SUMMER BAND CONCERT SERIES JUNE 9, 16 & 23; JULY 7, 14 & 21, 7 P.M. | THE MARKET IN THE DELMAR LOOP Hear classical music to Broadway hits. ucsummerband.org
Central West End thecwe.org
SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ST. LOUIS MAY 22-JUNE 14, 8 P.M. NIGHTLY (EXCEPT TUESDAYS) | FOREST PARK Shakespeare Festival St. Louis presents the epic tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra. sfstl.com
BUYING or SELLING? $436+ Million in career closed sales steve Mathes, CRS,GRI Broker / Sales Associate 314-503-6533 Cell 314-997-3412 Office stevemathes@realtor.com stevemathes.com Joe Mathes, JD Sales Associate 314-276-1604 Cell 314-993-8000 Office joe.mathes@gmail.com
JUNGLE BOOGIE CONCERTS DATES VARY, 5-8 P.M. | SAINT LOUIS ZOO Boogie to Butchwax & the Hollywoods (May 22); Disco Nites featuring Coco Soul (May 29); My Friend Mike (June 5); Ticket to the Beatles (June 12); Whiskey Morning (June 26); GalaxyRed (July 10); Griffin & the Gargoyles (July 17); Pennsylvania Slim (July 24); American Idle (July 31); Push the Limit (Aug. 7); Mood Swings (Aug. 14); Miss Jubilee (Aug. 21); Big Brother Thunder & the Master Blasters (Aug. 28). stlzoo.org
TWILIGHT TUESDAYS DATES VARY, 6 P.M. | MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM FRONT LAWN Relax and listen to Sinatra Song Book (May 26) and Honey Vox (June 2). mohistory.org/twilight-tuesdays
CENTRAL WEST END HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR MAY 29-31, TIMES VARY | PERSHING PLACE Experience the historic charm of estates and gardens along Pershing Place. thecwe.org
neW hoMes to Be Built
3 Briar oak & 1 Briar oak, ladue
Two new custom homes to be built by Dublen on 1.4-acre secluded wooded sites in a fabulous four home neighborhood in the Heart of Ladue...from $1,800,000
under construction!
2 cherri lane, olivette (ladue schools) New home under construction in Ladue Schools with 4 BD, 3.5 baths on level wooded half acre lot on private cul-de-sac street...$975,000 neW listinG!
coMinG soon
1 GlenMary road, olivette (ladue schools) 5BD, 4.5 bath 1-5-story with two master suites and indoor swimming pool (endless pool)...$890,000 neW listinG!
THE MUNY DATES VARY, 8:15 P.M. | FOREST PARK In this beloved open-air theater, see the best of Broadway: My Fair Lady (June 15-21); Hairspray (June 23-30); Holiday Inn (July 6-12); Buddy (July 13-19); Into the Woods (July 21-27); Beauty and the Beast (July 29-Aug. 7) Oklahoma! (Aug. 10-16). muny.org
12356 conWay road, creve coeur 9441 old BonhoMMe road, olivette (ladue schools) (ParkWay schools) Extensively renovated, modern ranch with beautiful flow and natural light! Four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 fireplaces with 4,280 SF finished space on two levels....$839,000
Original farm house with two additions on gorgeous acre lot with 5,000 SF and wonderful living spaces!...$799,900
neW Price!
9527 enGel lane, olivette (ladue schools)
Newer 2-sty custom home by Dublen with 4 BD, 3.5 baths with 3,200 SF on level wooded .33-acre lot...$624,900 under contract
1096 MckniGht orchard lane, richMond heiGhts (ladue schools) Fair Saint Louis
FAIR SAINT LOUIS JULY 2-4, TIMES VARY | FOREST PARK Live music by Blondie, Melissa Etheridge and more, as well as food and fireworks, will highlight a fun-filled Fourth of July celebration. fairsaintlouis.org
OUTDOOR FILM SERIES FRIDAYS IN JULY | ART HILL, FOREST PARK Make it a movie night under the stars: Back to the Future (July 10); Jaws (July 17); Clueless (July 24); Sound of Music (July 31). slam.org
Updated 3 BD ranch with approximately 3075 SF of finished living space on two levels in Ladue Schools. Home Protection Plan...$549,500 neW hoMe nearinG coMPletion
Renovated 5 BD, 1.5 story gem with first and second floor master suites! Shows like a display home!....$785,000 under contract
12440 cross Green lane, creve coeur
Newer custom 2-story 4BD, 3.5 bath gem by owner/builder loaded with upgrades with 3,350 SF on gorgeous cul-de-sac lot...$649,500 neW Price
27 MorWood lane, creve coeur (ladue schools) Renovated 1.5-story, 4+BD, 4 bath, approx. 3800 SF on 3 levels with Home Protection Plan and pool...$575,000 coMinG soon
9527 old BonhoMMe, olivette
817 Berry hill drive, olivette
4 BD, 3.5 baths, ranch, 1 acre lot, 2,984 SF with Home Protection Plan
Renovated 4 BD, 2-bath ranch
in Ladue Schools!...$499,900
Schools...$377,500
neW Price
7529 shaftsBury, university city 1715 WellMan court, creve coeur Opportunity to custom build-- two story, four bedroom, 2.5 baths on level wooded lot! Close to Clayton, highways, and airport!...$334,500
9227 ladue hills drive, olivette (ladue schools)
Just completed renovation professional rehab—3BD, 2 baths in Parkway Estates on level cul-de-sac with fenced yard plus Home Protection Plan....$249,900
with a 1900+ SF in Ladue neW listinG!
9556 la Jolla drive, olivette (ladue schools) Renovated 3 BD, 2 bath ranch in Ladue Schools with finished lower level plus Home Protection Plan...$199,900
Building lot
621 cornell avenue, Webster Groves: new home site great for builder or owner/user to custom build ................................................................................. $59,000
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Olivette olivettemo.com
SUMMER ADVENTURE CAMP JUNE 1-JULY 30 | STACY PARK ‘Out Run, Out Swim and Out Play’ the summer. teamsideline. com/olivettemo
PARTY IN THE PARK JUNE 26, 6:30 P.M. | STACY PARK Summer Adventure Camp Family-friendly activities will precede an 8:30 p.m. screening of a community-voted movie. olivettemo.com
BRITISH SOCCER CAMP JULY 20-24 | STACY PARK Play like the pros in a free replica jersey. challengersports.com
Casual elegance for lunch everyday 11am - 4pm
French Dip/Salad Combo
Chocolate Mousse Torte
Reservations Recommended
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British Soccer Camp
THE WIZARD OF OZ JULY 24, 25, 31 & AUG. 1, 7:30 P.M.; JULY 26 & AUG. 2, 2 P.M. | OLIVETTE COMMUNITY CENTER Bring the whole family to a youth performance of this magical classic. brownpapertickets.com
OLIVETTE ON THE GO! SEPT. 25-27, TIMES VARY | STACY PARK Enjoy carnival rides, a car show, a 5K run, music, Olivette’s Got Talent and more. olivetteonthego.com
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Uncover the hottest of-themoment fashions at paperdolls boutique in University City. Fuel your shopping desires, and let the experts help you stay stylish this season with pieces in bold colors, as well as gypsysweet accessories, that will have you looking glam as you lounge by the pool or check out summer festivals around town.
neighborhood listings
1 8 Beverly Drive OLIVETTE Mark Shamalian Massey Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 791-9298, 997-7600 (office), bhhsall.com Set in a central location, this darling 1.5-story Cape Cod home resides on an impeccably landscaped property surrounded by mature trees. Find beautifully kept hardwood floors and detailed moldings inside, along with an updated kitchen for the resident chef. Additional features include 2 masonry fireplaces and arched doorways. $545,000
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800 S. Hanley Road, #4E CLAYTON Barbara Wulfing Janet McAfee Real Estate 277-3285, janetmcafee.com/barbarawulfing
8914 Hilltop Manor Drive OLIVETTE Jill Malley Laura McCarthy Real Estate 277-9568 (cell), 725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com
Housed in a full-service building, this Clayton condominium-turnedtownhouse was converted into a 2-floor residence through professional design by the previous owner. The sophisticated home features elevator access to the fourth and fifth floors, 2 south-facing terraces, plus 3 parking spaces.
Create your very own Shangri-La inside this sophisticated villa, complete with a finished lower level. The master suite boasts a fireplace and spa-like bath, with deck access to the hot tub. Spend time with the family inside the great room with vaulted ceiling and see-through fireplace. $389,900
BY AMANDA DAHL
21 Upper Ladue Road LADUE Gai Lowell Janet McAfee Real Estate 983-2204, janetmcafee.com Residing on almost 2 acres of sweeping landscape, this elegant brick home provides an expansive floor plan with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths. Luxuriate in the main floor master suite and solarium, or swim laps for exercise in the heated pool, complete with pool house. Additional features include a 4-bay garage and main-floor laundry.
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businessconnection A Ladue News Special Section
IT’S ALL RELATIVE
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AST YEAR, A LISTING IN A LOCAL publication caught Sheila Rinaberger’s eye. In vague terms, it briefly described what was up for sale: local bakery, three locations. “That’s McArthur’s!” she remembers exclaiming to her husband, Scott. By the end of the year, the Rinabergers’ Live to Venture Holdings, which also owns The Goddard School in Chesterfield, and School of Rock franchises in Kirkwood and Ballwin, had purchased the 60-year St. Louis institution, adding another line to a business partnership constructed over their 20-year marriage. Scott and Sheila Rinaberger, both native St. Louisans, met while volunteering at an educational center for adults with learning disabilities. Eighteen months later, they were married, a foreshadowing of the couple’s unhesitating, grab-life-by-thethroat motivation that has fueled their ventures through the years. The couple started with The Goddard School in 2004, opening the O’Fallon location. When the site of their current Chesterfield campus became available, they turned ownership and operations of the O’Fallon school over to one of their employees, and focused on running the Chesterfield location, which is now the largest Goddard campus in the country. The Goddard School is where the couple grew their concentration on the ‘experience’—giving each student and parent tailored attention through activities, events and academics—a specialized mindset that many mainstream schools lack. Cultivating the experience has spilled over into each of their ventures, giving their employees a deeply service-based training that ensures customers are offered an excellent product and can truly capture the spirit of the business from the first step in the door. After 10 years running The Goddard School, Sheila had the school machine well-oiled, and Scott set out to look for the next opportunity. “It was time for me to find something to do, challenge myself a little more, and that’s when we found School of Rock,” he recalls. They opened both locations within six months, at a pace Scott describes as “fast and furious.” In order to balance three very diverse commitments at their six business locations, the Rinabergers employ a similar management style across the board—put the right people in place, train them in creating a great experience for each customer and parent they encounter, and trust them. “You have to trust your employees to do their job; they have to be macro-managed,” Scott says. “I’m there to provide the resources they need to do their job and do it well.” Their working relationship hasn’t always been so
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cut-and-dry. “The big learning moment was defining what our roles were working together—that took us time to work through,” Scott says. His wife agrees. “The key is knowing your roles,” she says. “We have a fun saying: We’re both right, we just do things completely different.” Sound advice, both for marriage and a business collaboration. And with this collaboration, it’s all hands on deck. “We’ve been fortunate to have two incredibly flexible children through all this,” Scott
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proudly says. “We go on trips, it’s work time; we’re at home, we’re talking about work; we’re in emails late at night—they’re right there with us, they don’t complain, and sometimes they help out. We’ve had fantastic babysitters, too.” The Rinabergers’ eldest child is heading off to college this fall, but Scott and Sheila show no signs of slowing down. The pair is exploring further franchising opportunities throughout the greater St. Louis region, finding ways to bring the Rinaberger experience factor to a new demographic.
PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD
A Couple’s Collaboration
CONNECT THE DOTS
Finding Our Arch
PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER
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HE GATEWAY ARCH IS ST. LOUIS’ signature stamp. The towering monument defines the city’s place in American history; and for almost half a century, it has stood as one of the nation’s architectural points of pride and engineering ingenuity. In the best-seller, The Gateway Arch: A Biography, author Tracy Campbell affirms that few of the hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit the Arch each year understand the monument’s complicated history. When civic leaders conceived the Arch in the early 1930s, it ran into opposition from residents who wondered if it would make more sense to spend the money on projects that had a more direct impact on the lives of the taxpayers. Its completion 50 years ago was the culmination of politicians, the federal government and civic leaders who worked together with landowners, real-estate agents and bankers to bring the project to fruition. Together, they
convinced the city’s residents that this was both a viable and worthwhile project. Today, the Gateway Arch is revered for the way it transforms a simple curve into an awe-inspiring experience of place. The genius of the Arch is that it is both traditional and modern, disarmingly simple and extraordinarily complex, unadorned yet elegant. It is 630 feet high, the nation’s tallest monument. Yes, taller than the Washington Monument and the Statue of Liberty. And to think, it was almost never built. Never built because public sentiment held that there were more practical uses for taxpayer funds than a gleaming bended beam of stainless steel. The naysayers couldn’t see beyond the perceived impracticalities of the project. They weren’t concerned with a monument to “American culture and civilization.” They were concerned with potholes being filled and teachers being hired and fire stations being built. But the visionary vanguards were grander than
BY BENJAMIN AKANDE
them, and the impetus for innovation was stronger. And because they held true to their dream and found ‘whys’ when everyone around them was giving them the ‘why nots,’ millions of people from around the world have since been graced by this magnificent edifice, which we are blessed to have right here in our backyard. As we begin to think about the future of our beloved St. Louis, the lesson is clear: We must each find and fulfill our grandest vision for ourselves. We must find our own arch—and we must not let anyone keep us from doing so. But this will require an expansive mind and an inventive spirit, a tenacious grip and a brave heart. There will be people who will try to steer us onto another path—a safer path, a well-worn path. But like the Arch, we must demonstrate the inherent flexibility to bend, but not break, as we create our own St. Louis ‘Spirit in the Sky.’ I promise you, St. Louis: The view will be worth it when we arrive at the top.
Benjamin Ola. Akande is a professor of economics and dean of the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology at Webster University.
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TALKING POINTS
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...to stand out from other speakers! T ONE TIME, ST. LOUIS WAS THE home of Chapman’s Ice Cream, whose slogan, A subtle little difference that makes all the difference, is applicable to many tasks, including delivering great presentations.. Here are some subtle little differences you can use in your presentations that will make all the difference. 1. Have a title with an emotional appeal that grabs the attention of your potential audience. 2. Write your own introduction. It is your responsibility. The emcee usually grabs a bio from your site. It is not your introduction. No one cares about how long you’ve lived in your city, where you like to vacation, nor your hobby of collecting stamps. Your introduction should answer three questions: Why this subject? Why this speaker? Why now? 3. Arrive at the event venue early, very early. Check out the seating arrangement, projector, audio and everything else needed to work well for a great presentation. Meet and greet your guests. This is huge! It is far easier to speak to an audience when you have introduced yourself and thanked individuals for attending. You’ve also given them a ‘stroke,’ because most speakers don’t do this. They will be more attentive to your presentation, and may become folks you gain ‘presentation energy’ from. 4. Insist on name tags, and bring blank ones for individuals who don’t have their own. Name tags reach out and pull people in. They close gap between us, and make the meet and greet easier. No one remembers names, and most everyone appreciates them. 5. Have a structure to your presentation. OPENING Grab their attention with your first statement. Tell them what you’ll be telling them. Explain when and how you’ll be handling questions to eliminate interruptions, which keeps you—the speaker—in control. BODY Here is where you deliver your message. The formula is: Make a Point, Tell a Story. Have three to five points in your message, each supported by a personal story. “Personal stories,” says speaker and author Nancy Durate, “are the emotional glue that connect your audience to your message.” You have those personal stories!
QUESTIONS If you told them in your opening when you’ll be taking questions, this is a great place! For clarity, repeat or paraphrase the question. Don’t say, “Good question!” to everyone. Make eye contact with the questioner, finish a thought, move onto another attendee. Repeat. If you don’t know, or can’t recall the answer, do not throw it out to the audience. You could easily lose control. Instead, use verbiage like this: “I’m drawing a blank on that right now. If I can’t come up with the answer before we close the Q&A, buttonhole me after the talk and we’ll figure it out.” CLOSING Review the highlights of your message. Have a strong closing: The last thing the audience sees and hears will be the first thing they will remember. This is one of the reasons to take questions before your closing. A challenge or call to action works well. 6. When delivering your presentation, use all the elements of verbal and non-verbal communication. Note: Non-verbal trumps verbal. The audience
BY FRED MILLER
believes what they see. If using slides, occasionally blank the screen, so the audience focuses on you, the presenter. If you have a choice, position yourself, as the audience looks at you, to the left of the screen. We read left to right. Use high quality, universally understood images and very little text. Bullet points do not reinforce a message. Your audience cannot multi-task. Your words provide the text! 6. Provide the emcee with an ‘after-duction.’ The after-duction serves several purposes: It thanks the speaker for attending the meeting and their presentation. Reinforces something of value from their message. Helps, where appropriate, the speaker sell additional products and services. Review these little differences. How often do you see speakers use them? How hard would it be to adopt them as a standard for your speeches? It doesn’t take an enormous amount of work to make your presentation stand out from those delivered by others. Take the above subtle little differences to heart, use them, and your presentation will be – NO SWEAT.
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LEGAL CORNER
Are You Ideal for the Firm?
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S A NEW CLASS OF LAW STUDENTS heads into the legal field, we asked some local attorneys the all-important question: What are law firms looking for in recent law-school grads?
Alisse Camazine Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal Beyond a good work ethic and reliability, we expect law-school grads to be creative, have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and take initiative. Initiative includes hard work, thinking about how to solve problems, and sometimes thinking outside the box. Among the most important qualities is integrity. We want to be able to know that a young lawyer will represent our firm and uphold our reputation with judges, as well as with the legal community. This involves knowing the law, representing it correctly, and being honest and fair with clients, opposing counsel and the court. A quality that I find absent in many young lawyers is their failure to be respectful and recognize the importance of everyone in the law firm. Lawyers are no more important than the file clerk, the secretary and the paralegal. Without everyone working together, nothing gets accomplished. Jennifer Growe Soshnik Growe Eisen Karlen Honesty, loyalty and, in my opinion, humility. Be humble. Never forget to appreciate, respect and trust your mentors. Law firms are looking for new associates who have the skills, intelligence and patience to learn the right answers. They aren’t looking for a new associate to walk into the firm already having all of the right answers. When I first started practicing law, a very special mentor of mine told me that the three most important words in my vocabulary should be I don’t know, and the next four most important words should be, But I will learn. I will never forget it. Craig Kallen Kallen Law Firm We are looking for graduates who want to exclusively practice in family law. Candidates should possess a desire to facilitate resolution to family disputes in regard to divorce or other family law matters. We want graduates to have a passion for domestic litigation and who have some personal experience, whether it is through their own life or other family members. Graduates should possess strong interpersonal communication skills. More than anything, the candidate must be courageous and be able to fight for what their future client believes to be right.
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Jay Kanzler Witzel, Kanzler, Dimmitt & Kanzler When it comes to law-school graduates—or any graduate from any school, ability remains the No. 1 attribute that employers look for when making their hiring decisions. Grades often will give a good reflection of a candidate’s intellectual ability, but not always. Employers will look beyond just the numbers, though, to see whether the graduate participated in other activities such as law review, moot court, internships and law clinics. Success in these areas and activities can be a further indication of one’s intellectual ability, but they also can demonstrate an ability to work with others, meet deadlines, be compassionate and think creatively. These ‘other’ abilities are a close second—and, for some, might even be tied for first—when evaluating a recent graduate for a job because, in the end, clients seek solutions from their lawyers. They have problems, and we fix them. To do so often takes a well-rounded person with myriad abilities. That is the essence of a successful lawyer. Cary Mogerman Zerman Mogerman I manage our firm of six attorneys, and our practice is limited to divorce, marital and family law. From my perspective, law firms are interested in graduates who excelled academically, while active in a number of extracurricular pursuits during law school. This reflects an ability to manage time effectively, and may also demonstrate a strong work ethic and sense of responsibility. We look
for people who took a broad array of law-school courses, and who also took the core litigation courses in evidence, civil procedure, pretrial and trial practice. Although most family law cases are settled by agreement, we believe these skills enhance case analysis, and we also find that the more capable an attorney is perceived to be in trial, the less likely a trial will be necessary. Finally, we are interested in people who see a future in private law practice and view it as the professional calling that it is, and not as simply a job. Kirk Stange Stange Law Firm Someone who is humble and hard-working— those are the two key traits we want in an associate attorney—and those qualities trump law school grades. Law firms can teach attorneys about the law, and they can teach them how to become better attorneys. But if the associates are not open to suggestions, and they’re not hard-working, they’re not going to be willing to become better attorneys. We also are looking for associates who think like partners. A lot of young attorneys come out of law school self-focused on their career, what they can get out of the law firm and how the firm can help them. We take the JFK approach: Ask not what the firm can do for you, but what you can do for the firm. Those attorneys who are going to get someplace are the ones who are humble and hard-working. That’s what makes firms want to give them more responsibility, money, promotions and, ultimately, more opportunities.
THE SOCIAL SCENE
The Future of Social Media, Part II
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This is the second of a two-part series AST MONTH, WE DISCUSSED SOME general trends in social media with Erin Moloney, director of digital marketing at Perficient. In this second installment, we will drill a little deeper. All of the social networks allow you to track visitor stats and much more. So, for instance, Perficient has a Facebook page, as well as Twitter profiles with different themes, which they use to connect with people. The common thread among all these apps is that it’s connecting people’s like interests. Each of these social networks allows them to track the number of people who are fans, the number of times people click on links, and the traffic that Perficient gets back to its site from the social networks. “Now that technology is so sophisticated, when people email us to say that they’re interested in working with us, we can tell if they started at Twitter or on our blog or Facebook,” Moloney explains. “And then, as they click through our website, we see all the pages that they visit. And when they say, Hey, I’d like to talk to you about doing business with you, we already know something about them.” Moloney notes that the full picture can be gauged from that initial interaction. “That gives you your ROI (Return On Investment) right there,” she says. “It would be the same if we sold products on our website. We can tell we sold this $10 item that came from Facebook, and knowing how much time we spend on Facebook, now we know the ROI.” Moloney says that privacy is a main concern for potential clients and for the company, adding that the company has a privacy policy posted on its website, informing visitors that their behavior on the website is being tracked. “But it is different on a family-oriented site, like Build-a-Bear, which is trying to get families and children interested in their products on their website,” Moloney notes. “There, you have under-12-year-olds looking at clothing for their stuffed animals, and you’re encouraging them to upload photos—you need to get expressed permission from parents. It’s a lot less of an issue for us in technology consulting than it would be for a consumer-oriented company.” We switched gears and began to talk about ‘scommerce,’ or social media commerce. “An example is when you log into a commercial site like Pottery Barn, which you can get to with one click in Facebook—it makes it fast and easy,” according to Moloney, who says any business selling products online needs to make it convenient for people to share. “If I liked this bedding that I just bought, they want me to share that with all my
“NOW THAT TECHNOLOGY IS SO SOPHISTICATED, WHEN PEOPLE EMAIL US TO SAY THAT THEY’RE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH US, WE CAN TELL IF THEY STARTED AT TWITTER OR ON OUR BLOG OR FACEBOOK.” ERIN MOLONEY, director of digital marketing at Perficient
friends on Facebook and say, Look how beautiful this bedding is! because that’s eight more sales to them. So social media is a tool for making sales.” Asked whether she thought Facebook’s popularity may be waning, Moloney says she doesn’t think so. “There are too many users. Everybody is on Facebook. But even though a lot of teenagers are saying, I don’t want to be on it, it’s not cool anymore because my grandma is on there, and she
might see my photos with my friends, there are still so many people who are getting a lot of use out of it.” As for Twitter, some statistics a couple of years ago showed new users could number up to a thousand signups per second. It may not be that much now, but the numbers are clearly significant. When Twitter reached 400 million users, somebody said, How is that possible? There are only 300 million people in the States. Some people just don’t understand how global a phenomenon this is. Moloney agrees. “What I say we do on Twitter or Facebook is what people will read—it’s very public. And we’re also seeing more and more news stories occurring because journalists read what we write on a blog or tweet,” she says. “It always seemed to me that social media is also PR. It’s reputation management for the company and reputation promotion. So it’s marketing in the sense that we’re getting the word out about what the company does, but it’s also about feasibility and shaping the reputation of the company, too.” Regardless of the format and the details, one thing is clear: Social media is here to stay.
Longtime computer trainer, writer and editor Richard Gavatin can be reached at richardjrgavatin@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter at @RickyTw.
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by Amanda Dahl
The St. Louis Symphony proudly presents three new appointments to its roster of full-time musicians: TZUYING HUANG as bass clarinet/utility clarinet, MELODY LEE as first violin, and JEFFREY STRONG as second trumpet. The School District of Clayton is pleased to announce JAMIE JORDAN has been appointed to principal of Wydown Middle School. Her predecessor, MARY ANN GOLDBERG, retires at the end of the academic year. Jordan previously served as principal at Brittany Woods Middle School in University City, and was named as Missouri’s Middle School Principal of the Year in 2013.
SCOTT MOSBY was the recipient of the 2014 Business Person of the Year Award from the Kirkwood-Des Peres Chamber of Commerce. Mosby, who was recognized for his 30-plus years in construction business, is the owner of Mosby Building Arts. In addition, he volunteers for such organizations as the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition and the St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Mercy is pleased to announce JOE KELLY as its new senior VP and chief marketing officer. He has almost two decades of marketing leadership and previously served as senior vice president of marketing for Aetna.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service recently announced JUDY BERKOWITZ as the new director of the Harvey Komblum Jewish Food Pantry. She will oversee all operations and volunteer activities in her role, while implementing community outreach. John F. Kennedy Catholic High School proudly announces FR. RICHARD WOSMAN as its new president for the upcoming academic year. He currently serves as president for Central Catholic High School in San Antonio. Plancorp recently acquired 1926 Investment Advisors. The
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LAURIE HALLER recently joined Purk & Associates as an associate in the Controllership division. She also serves as volunteer director for Angel Corps of the Holy Infant Catholic Church. First Bank welcomes KIT NOWICKI as its VP, business banking office in the Small Business Lending department. He is a member of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce and the West County YMCA. Pulaski Bank is pleased to announce MARK WOFFORD has joined as senior VP and chief compliance officer. He received the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers, and the Anti-Money Laundering Professional designation from the BAI Center for Certification. Polsinelli is pleased to announce that health-care attorney ROBERT WEINBERG has joined the national healthcare law practice as a shareholder. He previously served as VP and associate general counsel of Express Scripts Holding Company. ELAINE MEDVE recently joined the Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty team. She has been actively involved in the St. Louis real estate market for more than 15 years, and specializes in the central corridor. Kirkwood School District is pleased to announce TROY HOGG as the new principal of Keysor Elementary School. He will succeed BRYAN PAINTER, who has been named assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction.
The St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System is pleased to announce expansion plans for The Willows at Brooking Park, which will include the addition of 45 new luxury apartment homes. Upon completion, the project will have invested $27 million into the independent senior living community. JAMES KNEEN recently was named the executive director of Aberdeen Heights Senior Living. He previously served as executive director for two years in a Chicago retirement community. He also is a member of the American College of Health Care Administrators. MARGARET MCDONALD recently joined HOK as director of interiors in St. Louis. She previously served as principal and design director for Arcturis. She will succeed senior VP MICHAEL NOLAN, who takes on the title of director of interiors for the Chicago office. Tarlton Corp. named JOSHUA ARNOLD as its senior talent acquisition specialist. He previously served as senior engineering recruiter and account manager at Aerotek. Enterprise Bank & Trust is pleased to announce ABIGAIL KEPPLE has been promoted to senior VP of tax credit services and associate executive director of Enterprise Financial. Meanwhile, JOHN ARNOLD has been nominated for election to the board of Directors of Enterprise Financial Services Corp. He currently serves on the board of Enterprise Bank & Trust, and as chair for both the Risk and Credit committees.
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present and future. A financial neutral helps the parties identify options and alternatives by reviewing the financial aspects of the case. A child custody professional helps the parties create custody schedules to fit the specific needs of the family. Further, unlike mediation, if the parties are able to reach a resolution in the collaborative process, the attorneys for husband and wife can file the divorce and complete the process in court. On the other hand, if the parties cannot settle, the parties have to hire separate counsel if they wish to litigate their case. If you are going through a divorce, Stange Law Firm, PC can help. We have multiple attorneys trained in mediation and collaborative law who can help you deal with your divorce in a more amicable way. When you retain us, you will receive access to your case through Your Case Tracker and you will receive your lawyer’s personal cell phone number. Call today to schedule your free 30-minute consultation.
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TUDENTS AND PEERS ALIKE agree with enthusiasm that Chris Ludbrook’s interactive methods of teaching raise the bar at Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School. After teaching science for a decade at Jennings Senior High School, Ludbrook joined MICDS’ Upper School as a math teacher in August 2011. He has since become involved in numerous aspects of the school, as a coach and as a respected colleague, bringing his expertise and innovative teaching style to the forefront of education at MICDS. For Ludbrook, the real learning experience is a direct result of his students. “I’m so excited at the [beginning of the school year] to get to know new students. It’s that promise that you’ll do better, and learn more,” says Ludbrook. He views each new year as a challenge to improve his teaching methods, and expand his educational toolbox. “Sometimes, your best-laid plans don’t work, and you have to go back to the drawing board. You are always changing and growing.” Embracing the fact that each student is different and possibly has something new to offer is the cornerstone concept for Ludbrook’s instruction methodology. He seeks to offer a versatile, 38
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interactive classroom that encourages students to think beyond the page, and evolve their thoughts in a more constructive way. “When I went to high school, I remember a ton of worksheets. I asked my AP Biology teacher, Is this going to be a worksheet day, or am I going to learn something in class? He understood that and got a kick out of it. I try to apply that approach, and give the students a chance to think and learn and do,” says Ludbrook. Ludbrook applies the ‘flipped classroom’ model to engage students in new ways, incorporating technology like online discussion forums alongside student interaction to present information in an integrative manner. Ludbrook has gone even further by bringing in advanced technology, such as 3-D printers and CompuTrainers, to bring his lessons to life inside the classroom. In addition, Ludbrook finds group projects and assignments to bring out a different side of his students. The level of interaction with these collaborative efforts opens up students to learning from each other in a way that provides a deeper understanding of the subject at hand. “Working in small groups gives students a chance to acknowledge each other’s ideas,” he explains. “They can bounce ideas off of each other and listen, which is
really powerful. It lets them see others in a different light.” However, collaborative assignments provide a certain challenge—but in a way people might not expect. Ludbrook states that difficulties don’t necessarily lie in getting students to work as a team; carving out a perfect time and place for students to combine their intellectual efforts is the real trick. “There are so many pressures on students these days. I have to be aware of outside activities when considering how much work to give them. I constantly ask myself, Is this necessary for their growth, or was that the way I was used to learning?” Ludbrook’s true teaching style is focused on evolving to suit his students’ needs. In turn, his students recognize their teacher’s ability to connect, and challenge them in a constructive way that doesn’t overburden. The feedback between students and teacher has proven to be rewarding. “It’s humbling to be in this position,” says Ludbrook, who evaluates himself based on his colleagues and his students’ responsiveness. Ludbrook was recently announced as dean of the MICDS Class of 2017, clearly fortifying that his efforts have made him excel in his role as an educator.
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Here’s what they’re saying: “Chris Ludbrook is a remarkable educator. His commitment to student learning, empowerment and self-realization is truly peerless in many ways. Not only talented in his curricular knowledge and prodigious work ethic, Chris also is profoundly committed to studentcentered learning. He strikes that hard-to-obtain balance between holding his students accountable, while also ensuring that they are nurtured, and feel sufficient support from him to take intellectual risks and step outside of their own comfort zone. Chris imparts his own intense love for learning with his students, and in doing so, creates a classroom environment that is inquisitive, collaborative and aspirational. As a teacher, Chris is an advocate and a remarkable mentor. As a colleague, he is devoted to not only his own professional growth, but also the development of the combined STEM faculty at MICDS. Chris is a devoted educator, who firmly understands that his teaching is only effective if his students are learning, and he works to bring that to fruition each and every time he steps into the classroom.” — Scott Small, head of MICDS Upper School “With self-effacing humor and unabashed enthusiasm for his work and students, Chris is a cooperative, collegial teacher who has solidified his credibility as a remarkable educator and role model (not to mention, regular conspirator in math-department pranks). His creative spirit has contributed significantly to the advancement of innovative pedagogical work in our math classrooms—whether in the embrace of project-based opportunities for student growth, or the promising use of the ‘flipped classroom’ model. Most importantly, though, he invests himself fully in the work of his students. Their concomitant courage and success highlights his true merit as a teacher.” — Amy Scheer, mathematics department chair for MICDS JK-12 “Mr. Ludbrook is one of the best teachers I have ever had—and he’s an even better friend! He is full of genuine warmth, making his students come first, before anything else. His outgoing personality and good sense of humor make him a delight in and outside of the classroom. MICDS is very lucky to have such a wonderful member of the faculty. He will make a fantastic dean next year for the MICDS class of 2017.” — David Jones, senior
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R. NANCY GHIO, RSCJ, HAS BEEN a Sacred Heart educator for seven decades. At 90 years old, she’ll finish out her 70th year as an educator at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, where she’s been a presence since 1964. In a recent interview with Sr. Ghio and some of her students, the girls cited some of the things they’ve learned from her: being tidy and well-dressed, being respectful, paying attention, and “making sure you’re always smiling.” Sr. Ghio has taught at City House, The Rosary in New Orleans, and Academy of the Sacred Heart in St. Charles, and is currently the assistant director of students for grades seven and eight at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School. She became a nonagerian in September, and plans to retire at
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the end of the 2015-2016 school year. “I never know what a ‘typical day’ will look like for me,” declares Sr. Ghio. Yet every day, she puts in the attendance, sends kids to the nurse if they’re sick, along with any other incidents that may come up during the course of the school day. Sr. Ghio began teaching in 1946 when she joined the Religious of the Sacred Heart, which is a teaching order. “I have a soft spot for children who have a really hard time in school,” she says. “I remember I had one little girl who was adopted from Italy, so I had her sitting next to me because she didn’t speak English. I asked her to do a part of an assignment, and she said she couldn’t. I told her to try, and she did it perfectly. She needed that confidence.” Sr. Ghio has spent her entire career with middle-schoolers, which is a difficult age, she
says. “Everybody needs encouragement, but this age, especially.” Her favorite part of being a teacher is being able to interact with the students on a daily basis. “I genuinely enjoy their craziness,” she admits. “They’re a lot of fun.” One thing Sr. Ghio takes away from her many years of teaching is that if a student has truly done their best, that should be enough. “Sometimes, parents want their kids to be A+ students all the time, but if a B is their best, so what? That’s like asking a kid to be 6-feet tall,” she explains. And as she anticipates her retirement, she says she can’t picture a day-to-day routine without her students in it. “I can’t even imagine a day not being with the children,” she says. “I’ll have to come up and visit.”
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Here’s what they’re saying: “I am so blessed to have had Sr. Nancy Ghio’s influence in my life for nearly 50 years, starting when I was a grade-school student at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School. She has most definitely made an impact on my life through the many roles she has held, including that of an educator, a disciplinarian, a mentor, a colleague, a friend, and as a Religious of the Sacred Heart. “She has taught me through word, as well as example, the meaning of respect, compassion, dedication, kindness, perseverance and faithfulness. In adulthood, her example inspired me to return to my alma mater to share Sacred Heart education with the next generation of students. “I am grateful for the gifts she has shared so generously over the years. She has touched thousands of lives and has ‘transformed the world, one child at a time.’ I am blessed to be one of these children, one of her children! “Sr. Ghio has brought St. Madaleine Sophie Barat’s mission to life in the hearts of many at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School. Although she is retiring this year, we will look toward Sr. Ghio’s example for years to come as we continue our tradition of bringing Sacred Heart education to the children of our community.” —Kathy Meyer, assistant director of enrollment management
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“Sr. Ghio never failed to bring an uplifting attitude and smiling face to greet us once we reached the top of the middle school floor each morning. She ensured every little ‘Gertrude’ got to class on time and kept up with our studies. I will always appreciate her asking about my dad and his well-being every day when he was deployed. She did a fantastic job in taking time to emotionally invest in each one of us, instilling a sense of importance and worth within ourselves.” – Clari Brooks, Class of 2016 “Seeing Sr. Ghio every morning walking down the hall pushing her shopping cart definitely brightens my mood. She is always out in the hallway ‘herding seventh-graders like sheep.’ One time, I was walking down the hallway and Sr. Ghio told me she would miss me next year. This made me especially happy because I knew when she said that, she actually meant it.” – Judy Clark, Class of 2019 “If I had to describe Sr. Ghio in one word, it would be ‘mentor.’ Even though she doesn’t teach a specific class, there is so much to learn from her. Sr. Ghio shows and reminds me that there is something great in every single one of us, and that everyone is extremely special. From her, I have experienced true kindness that encourages me to carry on positively with my day, giving that same kindness to others.” – Sophia Evans, Class of 2019 “Sister Ghio is such a wonderful part of the school community. I love seeing her when I walk down the hallway because she is such a friendly face with a great sense of humor. In middle school, we always listened to her wise words about how to be a true Child of the Sacred Heart.” – Sophie Gatewood, Class of 2015 “As I prepare to graduate in May, I can confidently look back and say that Sr. Ghio has been one of the most influential women I have been lucky enough to meet here. Of the many lessons that Sr. Ghio has taught me, the one I have retained to this day is the importance of humor and laughter. She opened my eyes to a new outlook on life that I have taken with me throughout all of high school, and plan to bring with me to college.” – Katherine Hennessey, Class of 2015 “One of my favorite memories of Sr. Ghio was when she was turning 90 and a teacher asked her, “What keeps you working here for so long?” She simply responded, “The children.” This was so special to us because it was a moment where we all could feel the love she has for each and every one of her students.” – Liz Pelligreen, Class of 2019
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Mr. Laux of Clayton High School
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considered before,” he explains. “If a kid comes up with a new concept or question, I will name it after them, and bring it up in following years to show other kids how that student framed the idea.” He makes complicated constructs more accessible to students in this manner, by showing them how to think outside-of-the-box and teaching them that every question has worth. Laux focuses primarily on helping students transition to high school, and has served on numerous committees to aid in those efforts, including the Leadership Council. In addition, he has served as a swim coach in the community for more than 25 years. Residing in South County with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children, Laux recalls what it was like to be a student. “I always remember enjoying school, and looking at it as a puzzle or challenge. I aimed to hang out with kids who were better students than me—kids whom I could look up to as role models, and [who pushed me to] challenge myself.” Laux counts himself fortunate to be able to utilize an instructional strategy known as ‘modeling’ in his classroom, which relies on observation,
and encourages students to learn by imitation. “I give kids some sort of device or material, and using an open introduction, they begin asking questions about the item,” he says. The questions lead to the development of an experiment, designed primarily by the students, for which they must collect and organize data. “The kids come up with these equations that are the same ones created by Einstein or Newton—except these kids are coming up with them on their own. The fact that they figured it out themselves goes to show that education has become more in-depth than what I had growing up.” Laux most appreciates the way students continually inspire him with bold new ideas, and values every interaction that helps him to ensure the building blocks for a positive relationship between a student and teacher. He’d be remiss not to mention the influence his colleagues have had on his experience as an educator, though. “I’ve learned a ton from the coworkers I have had at both [Clayton High School and Forsyth School]. So much of what I know—and have learned—has come from peers.” It is his deep appreciation for learning in every aspect of his career that makes Laux a most valuable teacher to the students of Clayton High School.
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HYSICS MAY SEEM THE UNLIKELIest of all school subjects to appeal to high-school students, but at Clayton High School (CHS), one teacher knows exactly how to pique his students’ interest. Dan Gutchewsky, principal at CHS, claims Robert Laux has an “unmatched knack at making physics accessible to all students.” Laux joined the Science Department almost 15 years ago, but his teaching tactics remain current and continue to inspire his young charges. Stepping inside Laux’s classroom, it is easy to see how his approach sets him apart as an educator. “It’s always interesting to see the mix of people you get to meet each year,” says Laux. “We teachers continue to learn about our area [of expertise], and add to our toolbox, to help keep kids on track—and even to help them with non-academic situations that may arise.” Laux’s personal attention to students makes them feel valued and respected. For instance, he recognizes their ideas by taking praise to a whole new level. “Every year, kids ask new questions or [offer a fresh] perspective on things that we haven’t
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OUR FAVORITE TEACHERS
Lifelong Lessons IDA EARLY Washington University board of trustees secretary, Women’s Society university coordinator; Women of Achievement Class of 2014 “My third-grade teacher, Ms. Mary Catherine, has always stuck with me. I went to a Catholic school and she was a lay teacher. Though she had a hunchback, she was always trying to make the girls have poise (as much as you can have in third grade). She was all about good behavior and poise, and was always telling us to ‘straighten up and walk better.’ She’s always stuck with me. She was lovely.”
AVIS MEYER Saint Louis University communications professor “For me, my favorite teachers are all based around pivotal moments I didn’t see coming. One was John Bierk, who was my mentor when I was an undergrad. He gave me an outline of what was necessary to finish a Ph. D., and explained why I needed to go to grad school. Being 32 at the time, I asked how long it was going to take, and he told me seven years. I exclaimed, Seven years? His response was, How old will you be if you don’t do it? The second was Helen Mandeville, who was my primary coordinator for my dissertation. During the four hours, my primary adversary kept asking me persnickety questions, and she helped me when he was incorrect about the definition of a word. The third was Fr. Maurice McNamee, who was head of the department and came in to observe my teaching. He became my right-hand man.”
GWENDOLYN PACKNETT Director of Multicultural Relations/Academic Affairs at UMSL; Women of Achievement Class of 2006 “My favorite teacher was Pat Noonan, who was my sixth- and seventh-grade teacher. In August 2014, I received an email asking if I attended Irving Elementary, and we
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began communicating via email. In speaking with her, I learned that she became a teacher right after undergrad. She saw herself as a novice then; but all these years later, she has her Ph. D. and taught at med school. She did inspire me beyond the classroom setting because she learned about us beyond the classroom. She was invested in learning about our families. “Recently, she talked about a letter my mom gave her, and how it inspired her as a teacher. I’ve invested time in learning about people and things beyond the obvious, as a result of what I learned from her. She wanted us to gain a deeper understanding of the world. I find myself critically observing and analyzing issues beyond the obvious. She emphasized the importance of staying positive. She wanted us to have passion and to show compassion. I realized that each individual has a story that’s worth listening to. One of my goals this summer is to meet with her, so I really hope we can make that happen!”
appreciation. These acts of service were part of her everyday life. She had the gift of empathy. It made a big impression on me. It inspired me to get my MSW in the 90s, to work as a therapist for a few years, and to volunteer as a relational volunteer with Senior Connections, which is now part of Lutheran Senior Services. Volunteers are matched with one person in a nursing home, and commit to visiting once a week, for one hour, for one year. I think of Aunt Mil often in my current job, as director of Humane Education at the APA of Missouri.”
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Attorney, Lewis Rice “My mother was a teacher and taught in junior high. Of all the teachers I know, she had the greatest impact on me outside of the classroom. She was a great teacher at school and of life. Two other influential teachers were Donna Picataggio and Bob Pelican. They were both just wonderful teachers who made you do your work, and had the best interest of their students in mind. They treated us fairly and expected us to give our best. They were the kind of people you want every teacher to be for our children.”
President/CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis “Dr. Barbara Woods was a Saint Louis University professor and director of the African American studies department. Not only was she an excellent teacher, she was a wonderful mentor, role model and source of consistent inspiration to want to do more and be more as a person. “I had the pleasure of being taught by some phenomenal teachers in my lifetime within the Catholic school system, but she really stood out to me. She helped me to learn more about African American history, along with community, charitable and civic involvement. She made me want to give back and make a difference. “Teachers have the capacity to inspire their students in a way that can transform their lives both personally and professionally. The tremendous lessons students have the ability to learn from their teachers at such a young age form them into the adults they later become.”
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Director of Humane Education, American Protective Association of Missouri; former news anchor, KSDK “The woman who inspired me the most was not a classroom teacher, but my great Aunt Mil. She was a kind and compassionate woman. She used to take me along on her weekly visits to nursing homes, where she cheered residents and brought them cookies. She loved taking me into churches during weddings—even though we didn’t know who was getting married! Aunt Mil told me churches were open to everyone, and witnessing a couple’s vows was something special. (I probably attended 50 church weddings of strangers before the age of 15). She dropped off cookies at police stations and fire houses to show
Founder, Gateway Media Literacy “In high school, it was my job to bring assemblies to the school. The counselor for everyone in extra activities was my mentor and guide, and he wrote in my yearbook, Your call is on the stage, and that is symbolic. I ended up becoming a producer, and his guidance meant everything to me. “The teacher who had a more long-lasting effect on me was a journalism professor who took me under her wing. “She was there when I became a professional, and shared in my joys and frustrations. She taught me to be the mentor that I have been even for my own students today. I always feel as if I’m paying it forward for her.”
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TERRY BLOOMBERG Executive director of Developmental Child Care; Women of Achievement Class of 2001 “My most inspiring teacher was my sixth-grade teacher at Ladue (now Reed) School, Lillian Gaeser. Miss Gaeser, in a self-confident way, seemed to reduce her authority to that of an equal with her students. She talked to us as intelligent beings, never lowering her expectations, but never afraid to make mistakes. This gave each of us the courage to be imperfect. “It was tradition at our school that the sixth grade would operate the school store. We had the experience of ordering supplies wholesale from Blackwell-Wielandy. We had to learn to write checks, which skill I have mastered in life. Because it was a ‘real’ store, we were far more motivated to learn what was necessary to operate a real business. She took us to the bank to deposit the funds, and we saw the inside of the safe there. We had to get to school early as the store was open before school, but none of us complained. “I had the privilege of working as a teacher in Ladue. While not at the same elementary school, I did get to interact with her at professionaldevelopment days. I have carried the feelings and the philosophy of her influence into my classroom teaching and as a director.”
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Author “Looking back, my most inspirational teachers share a common philosophy with regard to success. As a child, John Lawless was my first piano teacher, followed by the late Sona Haydon and Annie Hsieh Tzeng at Washington University. John Dalton is a (tenured) professor at
the MFA program at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. Chuck Tennin is the President of Big Fish Music Publishing in Los Angeles. “First, I learned it was possible to meet high standards—if you worked very, very, very hard. Success is always possible, Sona said to me. But, you have to earn it. She was always in search of improvement. I can get more out of you, she would say, with a twinkle in her eye. Or, as Chuck says, Anything can be made better. “John Dalton presents literary fiction and writing techniques with a unique voice and relentless enthusiasm. I generally prefer to write stories in the mystery genre, and the influence of literary fiction infused my stories with a richness that would not have existed prior to this instruction. “All of these people taught me to push myself to do the things that I didn’t think I could do. They all shared a common philosophy: To push oneself to do what is uncomfortable makes dreams come true. Learning doesn’t stop in school. It should continue through your life.”
BOB COHN Editor-in-Chief emeritus, St. Louis Jewish Light “I have been blessed with many inspirational, caring and mentoring teachers through the years. It would be impossible to list them all. Some of those who had the greatest influence on me included my history teachers at University City High School, including the late Dr. Walter Ehrlich and Mr. Wesley Kettelkamp, who influenced me to love history and to continue to study it and
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ARLEN CHALEFF Chair, St. Louis Campaign, Hatebrakers “One who comes to mind is Bradford Jennings, one of my English teachers in the Clayton school system. He brought out creativity in all of us. He would say “the Chaleff trademark” about certain things and said it so positively. He was very creative and eccentric. In college at Washington University, I was in a large political science class and somehow set the curve for a major test in a room of 400 people. I worked hard on it. When I got my grades, the professor gave me a B+ in the course. Though he was not really an approachable teacher, I went up to him and told him I thought I deserved an A-. I later found out that he did change my grade. That made me realize that I can be persistent with things I believe in, and I always carry that with me.”
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write about it years later. “Also of great influence were Mr. Wallace Klein, who taught English while I was at U. City, and in post-graduation years helped alumni plan class reunions. I had many fine teachers at the Religious School at Congregation Shaare Emeth, including the late Rabbi Julius Gordon and the late Mr. Ira Fleischmann, both of whom taught us with respect and shared information of lasting value. At Washington University, the late Professor Burton Wheeler was my inspirational English composition teacher, who encouraged and nurtured my writing ability, and who later served as my adviser. “There was also the late political science Professor Victor Le Vine, who taught me about the various nations, cultures, religions and ethnic groups in the Middle East and in Africa.”
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F YOU NOTICE YOUR HEELS HURTING WHEN YOU WALK, you may have a classic case of plantar fasciitis. Although other conditions can cause heel pain, inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that runs from the heel along the bottom of the foot, is among the most common. “The most common causes are things that put a lot of stress on your feet or heels, such as repetitive impact activities like running and jumping, or jobs that involve a lot of walking and standing on hard surfaces,” says Dr. Andrew Blackman, a specialist in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital. “Being overweight can also be a risk factor for plantar fasciitis, since that puts more stress on the feet, as well.” People who develop plantar fasciitis often notice the pain is worse Continued on page 65
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RACES PRACTICALLY ARE A fashion statement for kids these days. Choosing brightly colored bands to decorate teeth has given a fun twist to orthodontic correction for today’s youngsters. But grownups wanting straight teeth or needing a corrected bite may not relish the idea of months of wearing noticeable braces. Fortunately, adults have options that can make getting braces quick and invisible. “Most often, adults are most concerned with two things when considering orthodontic treatment: how long will it take, and if they are actually ready to commit to treatment,” says Dr. Nick Azar of Azar Orthodontics. “The more complex the case, the longer treatment tends to take, with the average about 22 to 24 months. An adult should always ask if there are more cosmetic options.” Those options include Fastbraces, which promise to straighten teeth in less time than traditional braces. “Fastbraces are one of the newest technologies that dentists are offering, although
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they have been around for about 25 years,” says Dr. William Haines of Ballas Dental Care. “They take much less time and cost less. Fewer visits to the dentist’s office means less time off work and school. Fastbraces offer a clear bracket and a tooth-colored wire, and they close gaps and straighten teeth.” Another popular option for adults is Invisalign, a system that uses a series of removable ‘aligners,’ or trays molded to the shape of the teeth. Aligners are worn at all times except when eating or brushing teeth, and treatment can range from a few months to almost two years. “Invisalign is still a great option for straightening teeth,” Haines says. “No brackets, and the clear trays feel as if you are not having orthodontic treatment at all.” It’s important to note that Invisalign may not be right for adults who have more complex orthodontic needs. These patients may be better candidates for traditional braces, according to Azar. “Another option people have is to wear traditional metal braces, but they are placed on the inside surfaces Continued on page 65
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HE GRANDEUR OF THIS HOME IS found in the details that provide the residence with character, such as the stained-glass window and handsome millwork. It’s the beautiful accents that make this historic home stand out in Webster Park. Uncover large pocket doors and excellent design, with built-in bookcases covered by leaded glass. With seemingly endless options, you can choose to convert the extra bedroom on the second floor to a private sitting room for the the master suite, or opt to extend the suite to the entire floor. The top floor also can be converted to suit your needs, be it a perfect getaway for older kids, or a nanny’s suite. The kitchen comes with superior appliances, like SubZero and Dacor. Complete with granite countertops, a center island, and cabinet space in abundance, this room is sure to be a favorite of the entire family. Whether enjoying a cup of coffee in the breakfast room overlooking the level lawn, or stepping out onto the deck or screened-in gazebo, the beauty of this home can be captured from anywhere on the property.
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9227 Ladue Hills Drive OLIVETTE Steve and Joe Mathes Coldwell Banker Gundaker 503-6533, stevemathes.com This 5-bedroom gem on a wooded cul-de-sac has been renovated in superior style. The home features master suites on both the first and second floors, and even offers a finished lower level. Complete with a screened-in porch, and Home Protection Plan, this estate in Ladue Schools is the ideal place to call your own.
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DEAN’S AWARDS Dean’s Awards recognize graduates who bring distinction to their professions, their communities and Maryville. College of Arts & Sciences Kathleen “Kay” Quinn-Malone, ’99 Anchor, KSDK News Channel 5
School of Education Jason Adams, EdD, ’05, ’08, ’09, ’13 Principal of Maplewood Richmond Heights Elementary School
John E. Simon School of Business Susan Rowold Brueggemann, ’95 Director of Human Resources for Jim’s Formal Wear LLC and longtime talent management expert
College of Health Professions Christine Crain, ’73, MSN, RN, NEA-BC Chief Operating Officer of Mercy Kids, a division of Mercy Health
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes a volunteer who has made significant contributions to the University within the past year. Al Hammerman, MD For his extraordinary support of Kids Rock Cancer
MYRTLE E. AND EARL E. WALKER MEDAL The Myrtle E. and Earl E. Walker Medal recognizes outstanding contributions or achievements in the field of Health and Wellness. Myrtle E. Walker and the late Earl E. Walker Inaugural recipients—For their transformational commitment to health professions education at Maryville University
JOHN E. SIMON LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE AWARD The John E. Simon Leadership and Service Award recognizes significant leadership and service and is named in honor of the late St. Louis businessman, philanthropist and Maryville University trustee. Larry Hays, PhD For 33 years of leadership and service to Maryville University as Vice President for Administration and Finance
YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD The Young Alumni Award recognizes young alumni (graduates of the last 10 years) who bring distinction to themselves, their profession, community and alma mater. Cuong Q. Dang, ’06 Co-founder of Enliven, a creative technology company, and international speaker on web development and user experience design
CENTENNIAL AWARD The Centennial Award recognizes a lifestyle best exemplifying the values of the Sacred Heart tradition. Evelyn Chiao Yuan, ’58 For a life dedicated to teachings of the Sacred Heart tradition
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Standing from left: Lori Rottler, Pat Mercurio, Doloris Borhmer, Kris Warner, Karen Goodman. Seated: JoD Armstrong, Suzy Andersen, Peggy Mooney
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VERY TUESDAY NIGHT, A GROUP OF working and stay-at-home moms find fun and friendship on the greens of Norwood Hills Country Club. Ten years ago, Terese Mitchusson, Michelle Lorenzini and Marie Carlie founded the group, LEGS (Ladies Evening Golf and Social), for local women who couldn’t work a golf game into their busy daytime schedules. Today, the group has grown to 70 members, typically with 15 to 30 of them playing together on Tuesday nights from April through September. LEGS leader and Norwood Hills Country Club’s director of instruction, JoD Armstrong, organizes the Tuesday night golf group. The evening often begins with Armstrong guiding members through a brief golf lesson. Then, members split off into pairs to play nine holes, and come back together
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for dinner at the club. Golfers of any level can be part of the noncompetitive group, member Karen Goodman says. “Sometimes, based on your golf ability, you only get to know certain members of the club. We have members of all different ages and abilities. It’s a nice way to meet others.” Goodman adds the group makes a special effort to make newer players feel at ease. “We all were new players at one time.” Through the years, many friendships have formed—and golf games have improved, Goodman says. “You make a lot of new friends, and everyone seems to enjoy it. It’s easy to build friendships and play golf at other times.” And some players have even been inspired by the group to take extra lessons, she notes, adding that they may go on to play in competitive tournaments. During Tuesday night dinner, members also have the opportunity to improve their game by
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asking questions and getting tips from Armstrong. And a traveling trophy is awarded to a member. “It’s not necessarily based on the best golfer—it may be for the most improved player, or even for something funny,” Goodman says. For instance, one member earned the trophy for staying calm, cool and collected on a particularly hot and sweaty day last summer. “She came back in the club without a hair out of place—you couldn’t even tell she’d been golfing!” The group also holds special events, such as guest night, where a member can invite a nonmember to play; and spouse night, where a spouse or significant other can join the game. The only rule, Goodman says, is that spouses can’t pair up to play with each other—so everyone gets to know new people. Prizes and dinner follow time on the greens. From the club to the course, Goodman says golf is bringing women together. “It’s a fun group.”
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They’ve Got LEGS
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Golf Grapevine
By Warren Mayes
U.S. Amateur four-Ball photo Courtesy of USGA/Darren Carroll
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t’s been a busy month since we last put the ball on the tee: The Jay Randolph Achievement Awards were handed out during a ceremony sponsored by the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame at Chaminade. In addition to professionals Gary Player and Nick Price, St. Louis golf professional Dick Shapier and top amateurs Jim Holtgrieve and Ellen Port, many young high school and college golfers were honored. Among them: Honored in alphabetical order were: • C r i m s o n C a l l a h a n – C h a m i n a d e , Mid-America Jr. Cup Team • Brooke Cusumano – SIU-Carbondale, Accelerated Tours College Player of the Year • Chris Ferris – Lindbergh, Mid-America Jr. Cup Team, St. Louis Metro Champion (16-17) • Taylor French – Westminster Christian Academy, Gateway Jr. PGA Player of the Year (18 hole division: 12-14) • Shannon Gould – MICDS, STLWDGA Jr. Champion (15 & Under), MWGA Junior Four State Team • Max Kreikmeier – Rockwood Valley Middle School, St. Louis Metropolitan Jr. Champion (14-15) • D rew Lilly – MICDS, STLDGA Junior Champion ( 16-17 ) • Logan Otter – John Burroughs, MWGA Junior Champion, STLWDGA Champion (16-18), MidAmerica Jr. Cup Team, St. Louis Post-Dispatch Player of Year • Blake Porter – Francis Howell, Gateway PGA Player of Year (Tour division) • Abby Schroeder – MICDS, St. Louis Metro Jr. Champion, Gateway PGA Player of Year (Tour Division), Mid-America Jr. Cup Team • Collin Stolze – Chaminade, Gateway PGA Jr. Player of the Year (14-15), Mid-America Jr. Cup Team • Frankie Thomas – Marquette, MGA Jr. Champion, Mid-America Cup Team, Southern, State Missouri Cup Jr. Team • Sean Weber, Barat Academy, High School Player of Year Men’s Four-Ball Championship Skip Berkmeyer of Town & Country competed in his 26th USGA championship, but this one was a first for the standout amateur. Berkmeyer and Brad Nurski of St. Joseph played in the first U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship held at the The Olympic Club (Lake Course) in San Francisco. A four-ball match is a match in which two sides, each consisting of two golfers, play each other using better-ball scoring (each golfer in the match plays his or her own ball throughout—four balls in play, hence the name). As match play, four-ball is one of the formats used in the Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, Solheim
Max Kreikemeier receives a Jay Randolph Achievement Award.
Brad Nurski (kneeling) and Skip Berkmeyer review a putt on the 11th hole at the 2015 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball.
Cup and other professional and amateur team events. It is also seen in club competitions. Berkmeyer and Nurski qualified for match play, shooting a two-day total of 137 in stroke play. However, they fell in the first round of match play 5 and 4 to Jason Higton and Ryan Higton of Fresno, California.
Women’s Four-Ball Championship Two sisters from St. Louis played in the in the inaugural U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship. Catherine Dolan of Ballwin, and her sister, Continued on page 65
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HE TERM, DIFFERENT STROKES for different folks, definitely applies to automobile choice. Some people like fast and sporty, some like tough and big, while others like small and thrifty. But for those who like luxury, automakers offer a dizzying array of top-of-the-line options from which
to choose. One of my favorites in this class is the Bentley Continental GT, which offers all the best attributes of a luxury car, plus the added benefit of being sporty to drive—the perfect combination. A new variation for 2015 is the V-8 S, a sportier version of the standard V-8 model that offers a little extra performance. To top it off, the Continental GT is probably the best-looking vehicle on the market today. From the quad headlights to the beautifully sloped rear, the Bentley designers got the proportions and lines just right—simply gorgeous. That beauty continues in the cabin, where rich leather, beautiful wood and the very finest materials envelop the lucky occupants in Old World luxury, complemented by the latest technology and creature comforts. For instance, an ‘automatic seat-belt presenter’ extends and ‘hands’ the seat belt to the driver over his left shoulder. From there, you notice the 8-inch video touchscreen in the dash that controls the navigation, audio, reverse camera and other functions. Hard buttons for the dual automatic climate control are easy to use.
Navigation instructions on a screen between the tachometer and speedometer are very helpful, as are the steering wheel-mounted audio controls. The leather-swathed heated and cooled seats are well-bolstered, and the leather on the dash and throughout the interior is exquisite, as is the lambs wool carpeting. Rear seats are there, but no adult would want to spend long periods of time in the back. The trunk is fairly spacious but shallow. Though a little less powerful than its W-12 sibling, the V-8 Continental GT is a little lighter and a bit better balanced to provide superb handling. Armed with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 good for 521 horsepower and a zero to 60 time of only 4.3 seconds, the GT is a very quick car, despite its 5,400-plus-pound curb weight. The brakes do a good job of hauling down all that mass. Power is transmitted through an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission with sport mode and paddle shifters to all four wheels, and the exhaust note is a beautiful growl that sounds better than most anything you could find on the radio. Fuel economy is 15 city, 24 highway. Handling is amazingly good for a car this size, with hardly any body roll in turns, yet the suspension is still comfortable around town. “The Continental GT V-8 S adds several touches to make it more aggressive, including more horsepower and quicker throttle response, without compromising luxury,” says Ephraim Schmitt, brand manager at Bentley St. Louis.
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Of course, all this greatness comes at a price: $205,000 to start. If you can afford it, the Bentley Continental GT V-8 S’s combination of good looks, awesome acceleration, great handling and Old World luxury are hard to beat. For another option, the Infiniti Q70 offers a lot of luxury, performance and aggressive styling at a more reasonable price. In addition, the long wheelbase option, which costs only $1,500 more, gives you the rear-seat room of a full-size luxury sedan in a more manageable mid-sized format. The interior is draped in leather and wood befitting a modern luxury car. Moderately bolstered front seats are heated and cooled, and even the leather-wrapped steering wheel is heated. Front seats have memory settings that remember your seat, steering wheel, outside mirror, climate control and audio preferences. Cabin comfort is assured by the dual automatic climate control. The trunk is large and deep, with minor intrusion by the rear-wheel wells. The heated, lightly bolstered rear seats don’t fold, but there is a pass-through for long objects. Rear-seat passengers also get their own air vents, a retractable sunshade, and enough leg room to accommodate an NBA player in the long wheelbase model. Technology features include a rear cross alert, intelligent cruise control, a back-up camera with guide lines, and a surround Continued on page 65
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Emily Fons, who plays female lead Rosina in The Barber of Seville, and the show’s conductor Ryan McAdams review Barber sheet music.
Opera Theatre’s 2015 Season Select times and dates at the Loretto-Hilton Center • • • • •
The Barber of Seville May 23-June 27 La Rondine May 30-June 28 Richard the Lionheart June 7-26 Emmeline June 13-27 For tickets, call 961-0644 or visit opera-stl.org
what’s called the Rossini crescendo. And what you always see is the audience bobbing their heads with it. The infectiously joyful music will be in your head for days to come.” Opera Theatre’s new season has even more drama, romance and comedy in store. La Rondine, by Italian opera icon, Puccini, is about a love affair that might have been. “This is an affair between two people who can’t be because of who they are in the social stations of the time; but who are, if you strip all the societal constraints away, deeply in love with one another,” O’Leary notes. “It has a heartbreakingly beautiful aria.” Singing that aria will be the show’s female lead and Opera Theatre success story-turned-worldwide opera star, Corinne Winters. “This is exactly the kind of relationship with an artist we try to have. We discover people early and help them build their careers, and then bringing them back is a real treat for St. Louis
audiences,” O’Leary explains. The season continues with the American p re m i e re o f R i c h a rd t h e L i o n h e a r t , a Shakespearean-like comedy full of vocal fireworks—and all the greatest things a human voice can do, O’Leary says. And the whirlwind six-week season closes with Emmeline, a dramatic American opera reminiscent of a Greek tragedy. “What we like to do is bring important operas to the stage that have been successful, but not done in awhile. And Emmeline is a great new American opera that hasn’t been done since the late ’90s,” O’Leary explains. As the lights come up on four new Opera Theatre productions, fans will travel from 48 states and around the world for a rare, communal experience: Picnicking in the gardens before the show, watching up-close performances in the intimate 987-seat theater, and interacting with the performers under the tents afterward. “I don’t know of any other opera where this happens. The entire cast comes to the tents, and get the sense of how deeply affected the audiences members are by the shows. It’s a very special connection between the artists and the audience.” For exclusive behind-the-scenes photos of the making of The Barber of Seville, visit laduenews.com.
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ou can say that Ryan McAdams grew up at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. His mother sang in its ensemble throughout his childhood. “I have so many friends still working here who remember me as a kid, running around and causing trouble backstage,” he recalls. “The first time I ever heard an opera was at Opera Theatre.” McAdams was so mesmerized by the company’s high level of operatic productions that he knew from a young age he wanted to be part of it—and what better place to do that than from right down in the pit, amidst the orchestra bringing music to life? “I thought there could be no better place in the world,” he says. “Opera Theatre set a standard for me when I was young, and I have carried that with me wherever I go.” Today, McAdams is happily living out his childhood dream as an internationally lauded conductor. And this summer, he will return to his home at Opera Theatre to conduct one of his all-time favorite operas, The Barber of Seville. Barber’s piano score was the first McAdams ever bought with own money. He was 11. “It’s one of the most simultaneously beautiful and funny operas ever written. It careens on the edge of being a little bit over-the-top, but still stays firmly rooted in reality,” he notes. “The only thing you can count on is death, taxes and people loving The Barber of Seville.” In conjunction with Opera Philadelphia, Opera Theatre’s staging of the rarely performed 1816 Rossini classic will be a zany treat for audiences, says general director Timothy O’Leary. “It’s a hilariously funny romantic comedy in which love finally conquers all. People think opera is very serious and cultural, but this opera doesn’t take itself seriously at all.” Opera aficionados and nonopera fans alike are familiar with some of Barber’s classic jokes—Bugs Bunny even sang Figaro!, Figaro!, Figaro!, he adds. The colorful set will drip with “Spanishflavored magical realism,” O’Leary says; and the show’s stars, the charismatic mezzo soprano Emily Fons, will be a comic tour de force, while tenor Christopher Tiesi’s uncanny physical comedy ability will shine. The principal cast has performed at a number of distinguished opera houses and festivals, including Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago and England’s Glyndebourne Festival Opera. O’Leary says Barber has become a classic because it’s about people in love making fools of themselves in “an exquisite exploration of human imperfection,” he describes. “The show builds— beginning quietly to its hilariously huge finale—in
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SEE: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Opera Theatre of Saint Louis; opera-stl.org - OTSL kicks off its season this weekend with Rossini’s classic opera - St. Louis’ own Ryan McAdams conducts
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- Opening night is May 23
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SEE: AQUARIUS NBC; premieres May 28 - The hotly anticipated Charles Manson crime drama stars David Duchovny (X-Files, Californication) - Immediately following the premiere, all 13 episodes of the show will be released on nbc.com, as well as NBC’s mobile app. All episodes also will be broadcast during its regular timeslot.
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K, I’M THE FIRST TO ADMIT I’M NOT the most tech-savvy person. I imagine I’m probably right in the middle of the curve when it comes to breadth of knowledge of all things virtual: I am ‘cocktail-party competent.’ That means I can discuss how many gigs of data my phone plan has. I can mention that the kids in Whiny’s class are writing code. But press any further and I’m sunk. I mean, the extent of my knowledge of code is derived from The Imitation Game—but I digress. I know how to pepper my conversations with my children with text acronyms—it’s fun to watch the color drain from their faces and the look of unadulterated disappointment. I know how to communicate digitally. I know how to shop online...which brings me to my conundrum: There is something about cyberspace that absolutely confounds me, something that is so counter-intuitive to the whole concept of a virtual transaction, something that, well, doesn’t make a lick of sense. I can sum it up in four words: Your item has shipped. Great. My item has shipped. Good to know. Let’s say, for the sake of argument, that said item is...oh, I don’t know, a three-in-one Golf Chipping and Driving Net and Mat, purchased from...let me think...a very, very large online retailer. Of course, you have shipping options. There’s free shipping, which I assume means you will never receive the purchase at all. Then there’s the step up to a three-to-five-day delivery. That costs about as much as the item itself, and includes a promise that, at some point, the package will be delivered. Then, there’s next-day delivery. I’m fairly certain for about the same price, I could fly to the warehouse, retrieve it myself, and grab a nice meal while I’m there. The thing that leaves me flummoxed is this: In the entire online purchase process, the shipping is the one thing that’s not relatively new in commerce. Every business should have the
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shipping down. (It bears mentioning that I’m exempting Zappos from this entire discussion because they have shipping nailed. You just have to think about an item and it’s on your doorstep.) And yet... When the email notification comes that my item has shipped, my immediate reaction is excitement. My three-in-one Golf Chipping and Driving Net will be here soon. Today, even. Yet, the days tick by. What in God’s name are these people doing? How are they counting the days in this three to five they offer? There are prisoners in solitary, marking a concrete wall with a broken nail head that are keeping better track of time. I can only assume by the confirmation email that my purchase is on the move. It took the Pony Express an average of 10 days to get a letter from Point A to Point B. Ten days. The Pony Express. And I’m fairly certain the cost was not $14.99. I’m a member of a captive audience. I pay exorbitant amounts of money for slow shipping because I have little choice. Perhaps, I’m being penalized for my laziness; I could just drive to the sporting goods store, after all. Maybe I just need to learn to be patient. Perhaps shipping just seems slow after shopping in the instantaneous online world, you know, like when you get off the highway and a 30-mile-an-hour speed limit seems like a snail’s pace. Who knows? In the meantime, I will sit and wait for my purchase. Maybe I’ll use the extra time to figure out about code.
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MOVIE REVIEWS
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HIS FILM HARKENS BACK TO A SIMPLER TIME. IT WAS 1981. A time when Mel Gibson was just a handsome up-and-comer with an Australian cult hit (Mad Max) about to become a worldwide boxoffice smash (Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior). I remember pretending to like it because the cute guy sitting next to me did. The same is pretty much true this time, except the cute guy sitting next to me was my son. Ah, the circle of life. One again, we find ourselves in a post-apocalyptic dystopian world where mankind—now mostly an irradiated group of lemmings— scrounge for fuel, food and water. Max (Tom Hardy) is a loner fighting for survival when he is captured and held for, of all things, his blood. Meanwhile, Furiosa (Charlize Theron) is making her routine fuel run through the scorched earth no-man’s-land. Only this time, the fuel run is anything but routine: She’s helping the wives (miraculously untainted by the world’s toxins) of the self-proclaimed immortal leader, Immortan Joe (Hugh KeaysByrne), escape. Max finds himself an unwilling part of the hunt and the effort to help the women. So, what you have here is one studly, un-killable guy and a bevy of beautiful, scantily clad damsels in distress, all being chased by a violent group of mutants. If you have a teenage boy living in your home... I would be remiss if I did not mention Tom Hardy. He’s the kind of actor who’s so talented you almost don’t notice. His acting is brilliant, and effortless. This film is no exception—his resolute performance pairs perfectly with Theron, whose character really is the focus of this installment. Add in some obvious political commentary, some heavyhanded religious parallels and unlimited CGI, and you have yourself a pretty decent remake.
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FEEL THE NEED TO QUALIFY MY REMARKS: AS THE MOTHER OF a 17-year-old girl, I am more than familiar with the original film. More accurately, it has been running on a continuous loop in my home since 2012. Needless to say, we were all very excited for the sequel...very, very excited. So without further ado... Our story continues with Beca (Anna Kendrick) and her group, The Bellas, competing in a big a cappella event. When Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson) has a major wardrobe malfunction, the group is banned from competing in the U.S. The only contest available to them is the world championships, an event that they have no chance of winning. Zero, nil, nada, none. Get it? Off-stage, there’s romance and shenanigans and Snoop. Beca gets disheartened—and like every overweight bestie in movies (i.e. Melissa McCarthy in Bridesmaids, Rosie O’Donnell in Sleepless in Seattle, etc.) Fat Amy consoles her. Best of all, there is great music. The main reason to see the sequel is the same reason you saw and loved the first movie: the songs. The music is inventive, inspiring and just really, really fun. Two of my children have already seen it twice, and I have no doubt they will be back for more.
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DINING OUT
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Join MATT and LESLEE HOLLIDAY on Thursday, May 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. for a release party for their namesake limited edition Holliday Red Lager at The Schlafly Tap Room. The event kicks off the Hollidays’ Uncork for a Cause charity program to benefit Siteman Cancer Center. Generaladmission tickets are $75; VIP tickets are $225, which includes admission to a private pre-event gathering with the Hollidays and a few special guests, as well as a gift bag containing a Matt Holliday autographed baseball and photo, and more. For details or tickets, visit UncorkforaCause.com.
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The Chase Park Plaza is hosting a Signature Event Series this summer. The dinner series brings popular vacation destinations to local diners. The first of these is Destination: New Orleans on Friday, May 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. For $45, guests will indulge in a NOLAthemed menu, including crawfish imported from the Big Easy, and music from The Zydeco Crawdaddys, among other attractions. For reservations, call 633-3056. New brewpub Standard Brewing Company will open in late August at 12322 Dorsett Road in the former Fuddrucker’s space. Standard will feature a variety of handcrafted beers brewed on-site, as well as artisanal beer grain-crusted pizzas from Pulse Pizza. Slow Food St. Louis will present its 10th annual Feast in the Field event on Sunday, June 7, from 3:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at La Vista CSA Farm near Godfrey, Illinois. The on-the-farm dinner will feature a menu highlighting local ingredients prepared by an all-star line-up of local chefs, overseen by Juniper’s CASSY VIRES. Proceeds benefit Slow Food’s educational programming and small farm micro biodiversity grant. Cost for the event is $115 per ticket for members, $140 for non-members (brownpapertickets.com).
San Jose Mexican Restaurant
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T. LOUIS HAS NO SHORTAGE OF FINE Mexican food, from authentic street food to Tex Mex and beyond. San Jose Mexican Restaurant is one such quality purveyor, and they recently opened a new location in downtown Webster Groves that we had to try out. The San Jose space used to house another Mexican restaurant, La Cantina. Much like the previous occupant, the interior is a big, bright and inviting space, with a ton of seating and huge ceilings that make it seem even larger and more open. The menu at the new location is pretty much the same as at the original San Jose on Watson Road, running that gamut from chicken and steak dishes like Pollo Yucatan and Alambre to a solid selection of vegetarian offerings, to the usual suspects of tacos, quesadillas and fajitas. It’s a sprawling bill of fare that we took our time perusing over a basket of the ubiquitous chips and salsa, a frosty cold Tecate and a House Margarita, which also is available in jumbo and monster sizes that truly live up to their names. After much deliberation, we decided on our course of action. First up: the Burrito San Jose ($10), a hulking example of burritodom. A study in simplicity, it’s just a tender, soft tortilla filled to bursting with grilled chicken (steak also is available) topped with cheese sauce, and served with rice and refried beans alongside. That’s it, but it’s more than enough to satisfy most any appetite. We added a serving of Guacamole Salad ($3) to provide
some veggies to all of that meaty goodness. We always love it when we get to choose our own adventure at a restaurant, so when we saw that San Jose offers a Make Your Own Combination, we were compelled to try it out. We chose the Pick Three Option ($11): Our platter contained one each of the following: chile poblano, cheese enchilada and a tamale, with a liberal side of rice and beans for company. For the uninitiated, the poblano is basically a roasted poblano chile stuffed with cheese and covered with breading. The pepper has a sweet, smoky flavor that marries oh-so nicely with the creamy cheese inside. Tamales are one of our favorites, and the example on this platter was as good as any we’ve indulged in recently. The masa, the soft corn-based dough encasing the pork filling, is lightly sweet, with a consistency that’s soft without being dry and crumbly. The cheese enchilada was plenty tasty, as well, but it got a bit lost between these other two standouts on this plate. The restaurant is just off the main drag of downtown Webster, just around the corner from a plethora of free covered and uncovered parking, so popping in for a bite is no problem. San Jose also offers lunch service and Monday through Thursday happy hour; plus, it’s open seven days a week so you can indulge any time. —35 North Gore Ave., 475-5099
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THE WINE LIFE
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TALY IS THE LAND OF A THOUSAND GRAPES. It’s a wine-lover’s playground and a foodie’s paradise. Although many of Italy’s red wines have earned celebrity status, its white wines also shine with so many varietals to choose from. Italian white wines have a character all of their own. Crisp, soft, and can be highly acidic, they are made to accompany food, not overpower it. Even Italian wines made from grapes popular elsewhere, such as chardonnay, take on a slightly different character when grown in Italian soil. Having traveled to Italy on a few occasions, I have to say, the food and wine from the regions are some of my favorites, with the experiences so vivid in my mind—I can still taste them. Let’s take a dip into Bucci:
Here are some of the small but intriguing whites that are perfect for the upcoming season: 2012 Zuani—Collio, Northeast Italy Situated near the north-east coast in Collio DOC, Zuani took its native Friulano grape, and blended it with international grapes for this refreshing blend. Friulano is grown mostly in Friuli and Collio. The sauvignon and pinot grigio in the blend adds crispness and acidity, and the chardonnay and Friulano rounds out the flavors of pear, apple and almonds. The vines are all 30 to 50 years old. The wines are vinified separately, and fermented and aged in stainless steel vats, no oak.
2013 Alois Lageder, Pinot Bianco – Alto Adige, Northeast Italy Situated in the shadow of the Dolomite mountains leading to the Alps, Alto Adige gets the cooling influence from the mountains, allowing the vines to recover at night. This winery’s holistic approach relies mostly on solar, wind and gravity flow to run its property that’s built into the side of the mountain. They even play music—turned on by wind power—to its finest cabernet sauvignon as it ages! NV Ricci Curbastro, Brut – Franciacorta, North Italy Franciacorta is deemed one best regions in Italy to make sparkling wine in the same traditional method as Champagne. The bottles are aged 30 months to develop the autolysis of the yeast and bring out the beautiful bouquet. Look for nice straw color, slight floral, yeast/baked bread and beautiful foam/mousse. This wine is a step up, quality-wise. And we cannot go without mentioning prosecco as a great summer sparkler. 2013 Michele Biancardi, Fiano – Puglia, Southeast Italy Fiano, typically grown farther west in Campania region, does a fine expression of Fiano in the warmer region of Puglia. Fiano grape has been grown for more than 2,000 years around the Apennine Mountains, which imparts the mineral-rich and volcanic soils. In Puglia, look for fruit characteristics of Fiano like quince and orange blossom, and a touch of spice with a round mouthfeel.
2014 Badia di Morrona, Vermentino – Toscana, Central Italy Vermentino is more common in other parts of Italy such as Liguria, Sardinia and Piedmont. Tuscany, being a warmer region, produces a slightly rounder vermentino, while still retaining its crispness; it is balanced with fruit (peach and citrus) and acidity for a crisp to medium-bodied wine. This is a thirst-quenching sipper that begs for another sip... and another... 2011 Abbazia di Novacella, Kerner – Alto Adige, Northeast Italy Kerner grape, most commonly grown in Germany, is a cross between trollinger (red grape) and riesling. Introduced to Italy in the 1970s, it thrives in the cooler Alto Adige region, where many white grapes are grown. Nice aromas of apple, peach and mango, with a medium-bodied mouthfeel cut with bright acidity. Let’s taste some of the bounty that Italy has to offer. With summer on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to explore the many intriguing whites from this food-and-wine capital of the world. Tasting Tip: Minerality in wine is used to describe rocks, slate, chalk, gravel etc. from the soil from which it is grown. Where does one sense this? It can be in the aromas or taste, it is neither grippy (which is tannin), nor deep (which is fruit) and more apparent in wines that are unmanipulated. Thus, terroir is all-important; and making wines true to the varietal and region makes wine interesting.
Certified Sommelier Stanley Browne is the owner of Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves, Downtown at the MX and in Edwardsville.
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2012 Bucci, Verdicchio – Marche, Eastern Italy Color: Light Straw Aroma: Apple, white flower, mineral Taste: Golden delicious apple, round mid-palate, balanced elegant finish Villa Bucci sits on 900 acres along the east coast, midway down Italy in the Marche region. The family has been making wine since the 1700s. The vineyards, which are in the best region of Castelli di Jesi DOC, were certified organic in 2002. Being on the coast, it is a wine that pairs well with lighter fish. Each vineyard (average age of vines is 35 years) is made separately, and then blended together in 50-year-old large Slavonian oak barrels. The used oak micro-oxygenates the wine, imparting oak aromas or tannins. On a wine trip to Villa Bucci several years ago, our group arrived by coach but the driveway was too narrow to pull into. So, we were dropped off at the end of a long gravel driveway. Ampelio Bucci greeted us on the driveway with a basket of halfbottles of Bucci with a colored straw in it! Then, we were treated to a wonderful dinner with some of his 20-year-old reserve Villa Bucci. We finished up with dessert that featured six teaspoons, each with a corresponding sweet item, laid out on a platter.
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GYPSY CARAVAN St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association will present the 43rd annual Gypsy Caravan, offering an array of crafts and antiques at The Family Arena. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. $10-$20. stlsymphony.org/gypsycaravan.
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MICHAEL STANIAK On view at Contemporary Art Museum, see Australian artist Michael Staniak’s paintings that intentionally confuse the digital. 535-4660 or camstl.org.
5/22-24 SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL Watch 26 professional dance companies from around the world performing modern to classical and tap to tango at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Various times. $10-$20. 534-6622 or touhill.org. COMIC CON Guardians of the Galaxy’s Dave Bautista, Lord of the Rings’ Billy Boyd, and Cassandra Peterson—Elvira, Mistress of the Dark—will be among celebrities appearing at Comic Con in celebration of sci-fi, graphic novels and comics at the America Center. Various times and prices. wizardworld.com.
5/27 WHITAKER MUSIC FESTIVAL Blues band David Dee & the Hot Tracks will open the new season of the Whitaker Music Festival at Cohen Amphitheater in the Missouri Botanical Garden. 7:30 p.m. Free. 577-5100 or mobot.org. COMIC OPERA Winter Opera will celebrate comedic opera, operetta and musical theater at Dominic’s on The Hill. 7 p.m. $80, includes concert and four-course dinner. 865-0038 or winteroperastl.org.
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5/23-7/31 LANTERN FESTIVAL: MAGIC REIMAGINED Marvel at 22 glowing works of art from Zigong, China at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Various times. $5-$26. 577-5100 or mobot.org.
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5/29 JOHN MELLENCAMP Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp will bring his Plain Spoken Tour to the Peabody Opera House. 7:30 p.m. $43-$120. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com. JUNGLE BOOGIE Dance to Disco Nights featuring Coco Soul at Saint Louis Zoo’s familyfriendly concert series. 5-8 p.m. Free. 781-0900 or stlzoo.org.
5/29-5/31 CENTRAL WEST END HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR Behold the historic charm of the Central West End during the CWE House & Garden Tour. Various times and prices. thecwe.org.
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LIVE ONSTAGE 5/22-6/14 ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA Shakespeare Festival St. Louis presents the tragic tale of Antony and Cleopatra at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park. Free. 8 p.m. nightly, except Tuesdays. sfstl.com. 5/23-6/27 THE BARBER OF SEVILLE Opera Theatre opens its season with Rossini’s classic comedy, The Barber of Seville, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Various times. $25-$130. 961-0644 or opera-stl.org. 5/29-6/28 SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ Experience the rockin’ ’60s through chart-topping hits, such as Stand By Me and On Broadway, as STAGES ST. LOUIS performs Smokey Joe’s Café at the Robert G. Reim Theatre. Various times. $44-$60. stagesstlouis.org.
THE SECRET GARDENS OF WEBSTER GROVES Tour nine breathtaking gardens in Webster Groves. Noon-4 p.m. wghsparentsclub.org.
5/22-25 ST. LOUIS COUNTY GREEK FEST Sample ethnic cuisine, music and traditions of Greece at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Various times. stlouisgreekfest.com.
ELLE LUNA Author Elle Luna will give tips on finding your true calling through her book, The Crossroads of Should and Must: Find and Follow Your Passion, at Left Bank Books. 7 p.m. 367-6731 or left-bank.com.
6/7-11 ALABAMA SHAKES Grammy-nominated blues and funk group Alabama Shakes will play at the Fox Theatre. 8 p.m. $25-$75. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.
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ST. LOUIS JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL The 20th annual festival will feature the stories of entertainment legend Sophie Tucker, actor Theodore Bickel, Jewish storyteller Sholom Aleichem and more at the Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema. Various times and prices. 442-3179 or stljewishfilmfestival.org.
CHECK THIS OUT 5/28-6/28 CIRCUS FLORA Travel back to the Jazz Age with Circus Flora’s One Summer on 2nd Street under the big top in Grand Center. Various times. $10 and up. 534-1111 or circusflora.org.
ALABAMA SHAKES PHOTO BY ELLIOT ROSS, CIRCUS FLORA PHOTO BY STEVE TRUESDELL, BOOK PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD
TWILIGHT TUESDAY Sinatra Song Book will perform on the Missouri History Museum’s front lawn. 6 p.m. Free. mohistory.org.
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Kelly Hutchison of St. Louis, traveled to play at the 6,005-yard, par-72 Pacific Dunes course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon. It was a family affair, as Dolan’s boyfriend, John Brady, and Kelly’s husband, Mason, went and handled the caddying chores. It marked Dolan’s sixth appearance in a USGA event. Dolan won the 2011 and 2013 Missouri Women’s Amateur Championships. She was the runner-up in 2012 to six-time USGA champion and 2014 USA Curtis Cup Team Captain Ellen Port. Dolan won the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association’s 2013 Women’s Amateur, and was the runner-up to Port in 2014. The sisters, both Parkway West graduates, missed the cut after two rounds of stroke play. They finished with a two-day total of 158.
in the morning but eases during the day as the plantar fascia is stretched with movement and activity. Pain is more noticeable after sitting for long periods, and people with sedentary jobs may experience more pain after prolonged periods at their desk. “The first line of treatment is daily stretching of the foot and ankle in all directions, even if it is painful,” says SLUCare orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Karges. “A heel lift is important to take stress off the heel pad, and daily ibuprofen or like medications are needed to diminish inflammation.” He notes that if pain continues for six to eight weeks, it’s time to see the doctor. He or she may recommend use of a night splint to stretch the plantar fascia during sleep, and may order physical therapy. “The most important thing to know concerning this problem is to note that more than 90 percent of individuals will improve and solve their heel pain with first-line home treatment,” Karges says. “Stretching, heel lift and NSAIDS (such as ibuprofen) are largely a gold standard for this treatment. Individuals with old traumatic injuries to the ankle, systemic disease like diabetes, and large patients with inability to stretch the foot and ankle are less likely to respond to conservative care.” Blackman adds that cortisone injections may be helpful for people who continue to experience symptoms even after conservative treatments are used. “Shock-wave therapy and surgery are also treatment options for people with pain that doesn’t respond to all the other treatment options,” he says. However, patience is key when dealing with plantar fasciitis. “I think the most important thing to remember about plantar fasciitis—and other causes of heel pain, in general—is that there is no magic bullet for treatment,” Blackman says. “The pain often takes weeks to months to completely resolve, and requires dedication to the treatment course.”
High school boys golf The De Smet Spartans, the MICDS Rams and the Whitfield Warrriors all captured district championships earlier this month. The Spartans won Class 4 District 3 at Wolf Hollow Golf Course with a team score of 303. De Smet’s district title was its second in a row and fourth since 2011. De Smet senior Michael Silberberg was the district medalist with a sparkling round of 66. That set a Spartans record for best score in 18 holes. MICDS’ Drew Lilly was the district medalist with a 71 in the Class 3 District 3 tourney at Aberdeen Golf Club the Rams won with a team score of 306. Whitfield captured its sixth district championship by winning the Class 2 District 2 event at Bear Creek Golf Clb with a team score of 345. It was the Warriors’ fourth district crown in the last six years but its first since 2012. Whitfield senior Chase Kinder was the medalist with a 79. Old Warson Cup A select field of top amateurs will compete in the Old Warson Cup set for May 30 and 31. For the first time in several years, a new No. 1 seed will lead off the tournament. Phil Caravia, the 2014 Player of the Year and defending Old
Luxury Cars continued from page 54 camera that lets you see all around the car, an especially helpful feature when pulling into or out of a tight parking space. Once you’re parked and turn the engine off, the power seat automatically moves rearward to make egress easier. Overall, the Q70 has a real upscale feel to it that compares favorably to Mercedes, Audi and other competitors. In sport mode, the Q70 is nice and responsive, with a good, tight steering feel. The 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, but no paddle shifters, has settings for snow, economy, regular and sport driving. The 3.7-liter, 330-horsepower V-6 engine sends power to all four wheels in the AWD version for maximum traction and acceleration. Gas mileage is 18 city, 24 highway. The Q70 offers a pleasant drive, with plenty of power,
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Warson Cup champion, will battle No. 16 Cy Moritz. Moritz will be one of three University of Central Missouri Mules in the field. Kansas State senior Kyle Weldon, the 2012 and 2013 MAGA Amateur champion, has earned the No. 2 seed after his play from 2014. Weldon will face No. 15 Van Pierce in the Round of 16. Skip Berkmeyer, a 5-time match play champion, is the No. 3 seed. His first-round opponent is No. 14 Buddy Allen. Joe Migdal will round out the top 4 seeds of the bracket and will face the lone senior to qualify for the Old Warson Cup in Dr. Andy Frost. U.S. Women’s Open qualifying St. Clair Country Club in Belleville will play host to one of 25 Sectional Qualifying sites (22 in the United States and three international sites). A total of 77 Women’s Open hopefuls will compete June 2 for 36-holes of qualifying and attempting to secure one of the two spots allocated to local site. Next month, we’ll have the results of the Missouri state high school tournaments, as well the Old Warson Cup among other items. Until then, keep driving down the fairway. If you have any golf news, send me an email at wlmayes@charter.net.
good handling and brakes, a smooth shifting transmission and a comfortable ride. The Q70 cares so much about your safety that it offers back-up collision intervention, predictive forward collision warning, forward emergency braking, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings and intervention. In other words, if you’re not paying attention, or about to do something stupid, the Q70 may be able to save you and itself from getting in an accident. Doug Gillett, sales manager at Bommarito Infiniti, likes the long wheelbase option offered by the Q70. “You can get additional rear-seat room, without having to get a huge car. It’s also extremely comfortable for long distances.” The Infiniti Q70L AWD rings in at about $54,500 to start. With all the options, you can add another $10,000. Not bad for a luxury car that offers so much luxury, comfort and safety in a reasonably sized, yet roomy package.
Adult Braces continued from page 46 of the teeth and called ‘lingual braces,’ ” he says. “Like Invisalign, this technology is still evolving and relies entirely on computer simulations for treatment planning.” Regardless of the option chosen for orthodontic correction, adults, like their offspring, will need to wear retainers—usually just while sleeping—to maintain their new smile, Azar stresses. “The most important thing anyone interested in orthodontics should be aware of is nothing is guaranteed to stay perfect without continued attention to their retainers.” Azar points out that the combination of soft tissue facial changes with age, continued growth of the facial bones in teenagers, and years of stress put on the teeth with normal eating patterns cause unpredictable force loads and equilibrium shifts in the facial structure, “possibly causing teeth to relapse in the years following orthodontic treatment. All patients must understand retainers should be thought of as a life-long commitment at least a few nights per week, or as otherwise advised by their orthodontist.” {LadueNews.com} May 22, 2015
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CLEANING SERVICES IRONING NO TIME - I WILL DO FOR YOU! House Cleaning ï Laundry References ï Experienced Done by Polish Woman 314-351-2835 DREAM TEAM CLEANING Housekeeping, Spring Cleaning, Weekly, Bi-weekly & Office. Exceptional, Reliable, Efficient & Free Estimates. Luba 314-546-2860
FLOORING/TILE
HEALTHCARE SERVICES
HARDWOODZ Specializing in Installation, Sanding and Refinishing of Hardwood Floors. For Free Estimate Call Dave 314-267-1348
HOME CARE Experience with Stroke, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Hospice Patients. 12 HR Shifts, Days or Nights. Live-in. Car, Insurance, Personal Care, Exceptional Worker, Trustworthy, Doctor Ref's & 30 Yrs. Exp. Available NOW! Mary or Sharon 314-276-8891 Leave message
FOR THE HOME FREE in Home Estimates CARPET DIRECT BUY LIKE A DEALER Contact Greg Pell 314-920-3302
ACCOUNTING/TAXES Need Accounting Services? Our Firm Focuses On Your Small-Mid-Sized Business & Family Full-Service So You Have Time To Focus On What's Important To You Call Us at 314-287-5901 www.TomDunnCPA.com
CLEANING SERVICES
House Cleaning By Penny Insured, Bonded, 24 Years Experience. References. One Weekly or Two Bi-weekly cleaning spots available. Please Call 314-495-5264
GUTTERS
HELP IS ON THE WAY ï Personal & Respite Care ï Bath Aid ï Meal Prep ïTrans. w/Wheelchair Capability ï and Much More Great Rates Available. SENIOR SERVICES LLC Call 314-605-6890 OUR HANDS THAT CARE "You're in good hands with our hands" Rates starting at $15.00 per hour. Call 314-361-2178 www.ourhandsthatcare.com
ALL ABOUT CLEANING, INC. Residential-Office-Construction 314-822-3851 allaboutcleaninginc.com Since 1975 - Insured & Bonded
COMPUTER SERVICES
HELP WANTED Contact Tony 314-413-2888
CHAMBERMAIDS, LLC 314-724-1522 Excellent Cleaning at Affordable Rates
ï Licensed ï Insured ï Bonded Satisfaction Guaranteed!! www.chambermaidsllc.net OLIVIA'S CLEANERS Openings Available -Residential & Construction. Last Minute, One Time, Move In/Out, & Rentals. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly. Katherine 314-556-9506 ïïïInsured & Bondedïïï DETAIL CLEANING, HOARDERS & ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES NO TASK IS TOO DAUNTING! AMERICAN MAIDS & MORE, LLC - Are you looking for reliable & experienced help around your home? We have over 10 experience. Insured and Bonded. Just call us for a quote, and we can give you a price and great references! Call Julie 314-359-1689. TWO LADIES & A BUCKET Two Are Better Than One Deep & Thorough Cleaning Service Serving the St. Louis Area for 10 Years. Please Contact Susie at: 314-229-1736 www.twoandabucket.com
Home Cleaning Professional 10+ Years Experience Insured & Bonded Call Neide 314-974-2281
Ed & Janes Cleaning Basements / Garages / Attics Cleanouts/ Hauling Bonded Insured 314-974-7423 Over 29 yrs with the Ladue News 66
Service at your home: Transfer data to new PCs Fix problems with current PCs Day, evening, weekends available Call Mike at 636-675-7641 www.STLpcguy.com
Computer, Email, Phone and Network Support for homes and small business. Microsoft Certified Professional. Reliable, Experienced and Friendly. Call Gary LaDuke at 314-265-8806
New Installation, Cleaning & Repair Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning Professional, Reliable & Insured No Mess Left Behind ï Free Est. thegutterguy-stl@hotmail.com
J. Graves Exterior Cleaning Pressure Washing, Roof Cleaning, Window & Gutter Cleaning. Commercial/Residential. Fully Insured. Justin (314) 962-4220 powercleanstl.com
HANDYMAN SERVICES MIKE'S QUALITY
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HOME SERVICE & REPAIR Flooring • Carpentry • Plumbing Electrical • Kitchens & Baths Garage Doors Installed & Repaired 20yrs Experience • Ref's
OPENING FOR INTERIOR DESIGN ASSISTANT Position is 4 days a week. Duties include: assistance with library, design phase, ordering, and installation of client products. Send resume to: Corinne Jones Interiors, 9904 Clayton Rd, Suite 133, St. Louis, MO 63124 or email shop@corinnejonesinteriors.com
HOME IMPROVEMENT KEN SINGLETON TUCKPOINTING ï Brickwork ï Stonework ï Plaster ï Drywall ï Painting ï Carpentry ï Siding ï Gutters ï Roofing ï Chimney Leaks; stopped guaranteed.
INTERIOR DESIGN/ DECORATOR ROOM MAKEOVERS MAJOR IMPACT MINOR EXPENSE DESIGNS IN TRANSITION Michael J. Brady 314-644-4583
LAWN & GARDEN
Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial
Spring Cleanup, Mulching, Mowing, Edging, Turf Maintenance, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Leaf & Gumball Cleanup, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Solutions Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com Time for Some
Hard Work Yard Work SPRING LANDSCAPING Landscape Design • Spring Clean-Up Brush Clearing • Bed Preparation • Tilling Weeding & Mulching • Planting Tree/Shrub Fertilization,Trimming and Removal • Lawn Fertilization, Weed Control, De-Thatching, Sodding and Seeding • Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing • Stone Walls, Patios, Borders and Drainage Solution.
The Hard Work Yard Work Co. LLC For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at
hwyardwork@aol.com Since 2001
Mike 314-265-4568 Shelby Dobrich 314-546-5769 Private Violin and Piano Lessons. Eight years of teaching experience. $35 for 45 minute lesson your home. EXPERIENCED TUTOR: One on One Middle School - Adults ACT/SAT: Reading and English Writing, Speaking, Grammar, Critical Thinking, Enrichment, 30+ yrs Call: Patricia @ 636-394-2751 Email: campbellp483@gmail.com
ESTATE SALES HANCOCK ESTATE SALES Specializing in Estate, Moving, & Tag Sales + Auctions. We also offer buyouts and cleaning/removal services for loss of love ones, downsizing, relocating, foreclosure, senior transitioning & divorce.
Call 314-659-9194
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JON'S AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR Electrical, Carpentry, Floors, Windows, Plumbing, Painting, Tile and Lots More! Quality Guaranteed! Reasonable, Insured, Ref's NO JOB TOO SMALL! 314-205-1555 www.jonshomerepair.com KEN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Gutter Cleaning and Hauling. Over 25 Yrs Experience, References & Insured. Call Ken 314-567-6900 KIRKWOOD HANDYMAN, Member BBB Insured. Carpentry, Plumbing, Elect., Gutter Cleaning, Drywall and Painting. Call Greg Filley 314-966-3711 No job is too small!
Call Ken 636-674-5013 REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Power Washing. Insured. Free Est. 37 Years Experience. Don Phillips 314-973-8511 PRECISION REMODELING Room Additions, Decks, Bathrooms, Kitchens and so much more. Interior & Exterior. Free Estimates! Fully Insured. Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630 REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms. Over 30 Years Experience. For a Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049
HAJEK LAWNCARE Spring Special & Fertilization Programs. Full Service Maintenance & Lawn Care Provider. Weekly Mowing as LOW As $25! Fully Insured. Joshua 314-856-3544 hajeklawncare@yahoo.com OUTDOOR CREATIVE DESIGN & LANDSCAPE, LLC For all of your landscape and hardscape needs. "Where dreams become design and design becomes reality" 314-325-5111 OutdoorCreativeDesign.com
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O’BRIEN PAINTING & DECORATING, INC.
Off Duty Police Officer Lawn Mowing and Landscaping Call Jason (314) 610-8571
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting • Power Washing Wallpapering • Plastering
40 Years Experience Fully Insured • References J. KEVIN O'BRIEN, PRESIDENT
Michael Flynn Landscaping Spring Cleanup, Mulching, Weekly Lawn Mowing & Gardening, Irrigation. For all your Landscaping & Lawn Care Needs. 314-243-6784
314-481-3500
ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Insured, 35 Years Experience Free Estimates 314-766-2952 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com
MASONRY/CONCRETE CAULKING Pool Decks • Patios • Driveways Power Washing Masonry • Concrete 35 Years Experience • Insured Charles Edelen Caulking Co., Inc. 314-892-5484 óóóóóóóóóó For Concrete Repairs Call Scott's Custom Concrete 314-296-7801
JC PAINTS Interior & Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate Today! 314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net
PAINTING, REMODELING, Carpentry, Wood Rot Repair, Tile Work, Flooring, Decks and Arbors. 17 Years Exp. Free Estimates. Call Kent at 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.como
DECK STAINING BY BRUSH ONLY No Spraying • No Rolling • No Mess Pressure Washed & Hand Brushed Work Guaranteed • Insured • Ref's NO MONEY DOWN Cedar Beautiful 314-852-5467 314-846-6499 Sign Up For Spring Rush www.cedarbeautifulstaining.com
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SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves. We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured. Packing Available. 314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com
Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service & Fully Insured Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!
Trees Trimmed & Removed
GILLS TREE SERVICE • Stone Retaining Walls • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured
(636) 274-1378
Yucko's Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts
314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE PRIVATE 2BR, 2.5BA 1152 sq.ft. Townhome Hidden Meadows Condos Rear Entry 1 Car Garage, Large Deck, New Appliances and Washer/Dryer Included. Pool and Tennis Courts. 1 Year Lease; $1,175/month Call 314-398-5620
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"U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc.
Brian 314-740-1659 Call Today for Estimate.
314-827-5664 Helping Hand Service, LLL Clean outs, bsmts, attics, garages, etc. Let us help you down size. Hauled away for small fee. Some items donated to local charities. . 636-649-9812 BBB
PET SERVICES
BOB RHODES PAINTING ï Interior Prep. & Painting ï Quality Interior Painting, Incl.: ï FAUX Finishes and Rag-Rolling Expert. ï Drywall & Carpentry Repairs. ï 20+ Years Experience ï PERSONAL Service Call us today for a free TYPED bid 314-541-3052 cell www.BobRhodesPainting.com
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PIANO SERVICES MCGREEVY PIANO Spring into Tune! Bill McGreevy, Piano Technician Guild Associate Member 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com
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BRIAN'S HAULING
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D&D MAGIC TOUCH Home Construction and Remodeling Custom Homes, Room Additions, Complete Remodeling, and Custom Built Cabinets. Fully Insured. 314-409-6840 ddmagictouchad@aol.com www.ddmagictouch.com
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TUCKPOINTING
serving St. Louis for Over 40 years
Bricklaying
Power Washing
Caulking
Custom Color Pool Caulking Written Guarantee • No Job Too Small Credit Cards Accepted • Insured
TREES 314-772-0190 danmilbournconstruction.com
Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Pruning & Removal, Plant Healthcare Program, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B Free Estimate, Fully Insured
Call 314-426-2911 www.buntonmeyerstl.com
314-365-4241 MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing, Chimney & Brick Repair, Caulking & Now Chimney Sweeping & Flue Re-lining. Winner of 2013 BBB Torch Award. $50 off $500+ 314-486-3303 masseytuckpointing.com
Chimney Repair, Glass Blocks, Brick Block, Stone & Stucco. Waterproofing. Insured. 40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates. 314-910-3132 636-797-2947
VACATION RENTALS GULF COAST HOUSE Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 3BR, 3BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more! Great Rates. Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/148365
Mortar Color Matching Brick Cleaning
Waterproofing & Sealing
314-221-5232 Organizational Consultants SimplifiedLivingSolutions.com
Marco Tuckpointing Entire home or spot tuckpointing! ï Color Match Experts ï Basement Leaks ï Power Washing ï Above and Below Grade Waterproofing ï Concrete and Flatwork "Owner on site to insure CUSTOMER SATISFACTION." No Job Too Small ï 35yrs Exp. Senior Discount ï Fully Insured
TUCKPOINTING AAA COLLINS TREE & STUMP SERVICES Complete Tree & Shrubbery Care. Stump Removal, Deadwooding, Trimming, Cabling, Bucket Truck, Excellent Clean Up. 636-349-5945 Insured.
Stone Work
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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
24 Years in Business! 10 Consecutive Service Award Winner '05-'14. 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
REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment. Convenient to Museums, Theaters & Shopping. Wireless Internet Access. Highly Recommended! Call 314-569-2009
WANTED WANTED VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES Movie & Music Memorabilia ï Old Advertising ï Vintage Clothing Sports Memorabilia ï Old Toys St.L History ï Bulk Collections Call Ben 314-518-5769 SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's. Swords, Daggers, Metals, Badges, Hats, Helmets, Flags & Guns. 314-249-5369
WINDOWS M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimate, Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Over 30 Years Experience & Ref's. Call Paul, 314-805-6102 or Mark, 314-805-7367
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The Ryan Tradition “We are pleased to present these significant properties.” 1 Bridle Creek Road
710 South Hanley Road Whitehall - Unit #9B
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Condominium • Gated Community
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FRONTENAC • $1,045,000
LADUE • $965,000
LADUE • $839,000
LADUE • $829,000
These properties present historic buying opportunities in some of St. Louis’s most desirable areas. — If you would like to discuss your Significant Property needs whether you are buying or selling - please contact us.
For more information about these properties, please call
John Ryan
a heritage of exceptional real estate service since 1965
MaRy Gentsch
314-941-0572 314-323-3621
The Ryan Tradition “This is our 50 th year of serving the St. Louis Market!”
15 Huntleigh Woods
947 Town & Country Estates Court
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13398 Conway Road
2 Acres • 7-Years Old • Spectacular Lower Level, Pool Area & Outdoor Space
20 Berkshire Drive
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LADUE • $519,000 - New Price!
HUNTLEIGH • $2,595,000
HUNTLEIGH • $2,499,000
For additional photos & information on all of our properties and services, visit
www.theryantradition.com
Coldwell Banker Gundaker Ladue Office
314-993-8000