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Through the years, hundreds of agencies and organizations have submitted nominations on behalf of their cause. And each year, we present you with the ones we believe carry out a valuable and effective mission to fill a need in the community. Once again, with help from The Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis, we’ve selected the top winners of 2015.

As each of their stories will reveal, it takes one person (or one small group) with a vision to create an imprint that will have an impact through the generations. Along those lines, this week’s Connect the Dots column from Dr. Benjamin Akande (p. 41) challenges us to leave “evidence of being here.”

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ON THE COVER: The Holocaust Museum and Learning Center is commemorating 20 years of serving St. Louis with an anniversary gala on Thursday, Aug. 20, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Pictured on the cover: Holocaust survivor Ilse Altman tours the museum with students from College Bound, an organization that provides high-schoolers from under-resourced backgrounds with academic enrichment and support to succeed in their careers. For more information, call 432-0020, or visit hmlc.org. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 24.

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4,200 SF home with four bedroom suites and many updates, plus a pool and three-car garage situated on 2+/- acres.

2120 S. Warson Ladue | $2,275,000

Exquisitely designed home with main floor master, pool, screened lanai, walk-out finished basement and four-car garage on 3.3 acres.

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HE PRESS CLUB OF METROPOLITAN St. Louis gathered together some of the biggest names in local media at its annual gala to benefit journalism scholarships for area students. Held at the Edward Jones Headquarters, the Media Persons of the Year gala recognized the accomplishments of veteran St. Louis journalists Jennifer Blome, formerly of KSDK; Don Marsh of St. Louis Public Radio; and Dr. Donald Suggs of the St. Louis American.

In addition, longtime CNN political correspondent Candy Crowley, a former St. Louisan, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while the St. Louis Post-Dispatch was recognized for its coverage of the events in Ferguson.

Following a reception and dinner that featured a performance from Winter Opera’s Gina Galati, the honorees were roasted and toasted during a program emceed by KMOX’s Mark Reardon. The evening’s honorary co-chairs were Tom and Carol Voss. UPI photographer Bill Greenblatt and Ladue News editor-in-chief Trish Muyco-Tobin served as event co-chairs.

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1. 12 Ellsworth Lane - Ladue

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2. 15807 Kersten Ridge Drive - Chesterfield

$299,000

NEW LISTING! Sought after Ellsworth Lane holds this attractive gem with a nice, open floor plan. While interior spaces like the updated kitchen/breakfast room and the spacious wood paneled family room are a treat in themselves, the deck, patio and pool are especially alluring.

Enjoy the easy life in this lovely villa. Unwind in the vaulted family room with skylights and a warm fireplace. The adjoining kitchen and breakfast area offers stainless appliances and pretty cabinetry. Sip on an after dinner drink or fire up the grill on the private, fenced-in patio.

3. 11923 Hargrove - Des Peres

$949,000

NEW LISTING! Sitting on a pretty lot, this newer construction gem boasts 4,200 square feet of comfortable, luxurious living. Five bedrooms, four full and two half baths, ensures there is room for the entire household.

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$429,000

NEW LISTING! 6916 Pershing is a classic, central hall home with wellproportioned, naturally lit rooms. Freshly painted throughout, the house features a bright kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances. Four spacious bedrooms are graced with lovely light.

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5. 2104 North Ballas - Town & Country

$785,000

This six-bedroom, five plus bath home offers over 4,800 square feet of elegant living with a gourmet kitchen and a must see to believe guest suite. Conveniently located to shops, restaurants and highways.

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This stunning Tudor has been magnificently expanded and includes high-end updates and finishes that embrace the original architecture.

7. 16320 Baxter Road - Chesterfield

$519,900

NEW LISTING! Executive townhome at the Villas of Westmeade. This five-year-old stone and brick end unit backs to common ground and is part of the "Designer Series” with upgrades throughout.

8. 1320 Green Tree Lane - Glendale

$649,000

NEW LISTING! One story living at its finest in charming Glendale! This impeccable ranch home sits on a pretty lot and is full of beautiful updates. Four bedroom and three full baths make the home very livable, while the spacious rooms, lovely patio and lush grounds make it ideal for entertaining.

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$499,900

NEW LISTING! Imagine being surrounded by 25 acres of park-like grounds, having access to three in-ground pools and a signature lake.

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New Listings 212 Sugar Creek Ridge • Kirkwood 4 Bedrooms, 6+ Baths $1,200,000 44 Rio Vista • Ladue 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths $899,000 24 Rio Vista • Ladue 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full, 2 Half Baths $799,000

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$2,395,000

14 Country Life Acres (Country Life Acres).

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

$1,435,000

14780 Sugarwood Trail (Chesterfield).

$1,289,000

2810 Stonington Place (Frontenac).

$1,250,000

212 Sugar Creek Ridge Drive (Kirkwood). $1,200,000 2 Mayfair Road (Ladue).

$1,149,000

12 Ellsworth Lane (Ladue).

$995,000

2603 Wild Plum Valley (Catawissa).

$989,000

11746 Westham Drive (Town & Country). $950,000 44 Rio Vista (Ladue).

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15 Portland Drive (Frontenac).

$849,000

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$849,000

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$834,500

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$829,000

2701 North Geyer (Frontenac).

$825,000

24 Rio Vista (Ladue).

$799,000

250 Dielman Road (Ladue).

$799,000

2104 North Ballas (Town & Country).

$785,000

12515 Grandview Forest (Sunset Hills).

$749,900

34 Burroughs Lane (Ladue).

$724,000

9244 Clayton Road (Ladue).

$699,000

665 Wyndham Crossing Circle (Des Peres). $649,900 1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).

$550,000

12867 Big Bend Blvd. (Kirkwood).

$549,900

12703 Hezel Lane (Creve Coeur).

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409 Bates Street (New Haven).

$499,000 $495,000

6916 Pershing Avenue (University City). $429,000 7053 Cornell Avenue (University City).

$399,000

7620 Cornell Avenue (University City).

$355,000

233 Jasmin Park Court (Ballwin).

$329,000

187 River Valley Drive (Chesterfield).

$310,000

5074 Romaine Spring Drive (Fenton).

$279,900

9620 Chamblin Drive (Affton).

$249,900

3527 Post Valley (O’ Fallon).

$245,000

2425 Alpine Lake Drive (Innsbrook).

$239,000

810 Pennsylvania Avenue (U. City).

$229,000

33 Chestnut Hill Ln. (Webster Groves).

$199,900

1128 Dougherty Ferry (Kirkwood).

$189,900

1206 Des Peres Avenue (Rock Hill).

$189,900

438 Sunningwell Dr. (Webster Groves).

$189,000

2415 Sarthe Court (Maryland Heights).

$189,000

1428 Woodland Dr. (Richmond Heights). $187,900 6289 Marmaduke Avenue (St. Louis).

$164,900

963 North Geyer (Kirkwood).

$150,000

273 Wanderfern Woods (Innsbrook).

$149,900

7443 Ravinia Drive (Pasadena Hills).

$129,500

Condos & Villas

622 Forest Court, South Penthouse (Clayton).

$1,550,000

1310 Papin Street #500 (St. Louis).

$999,000

19 Woodbridge Manor Rd. (Creve Coeur). $850,000 139 N. Central Avenue, Unit D (Clayton).

$799,000

1575 Dietrich Chase Lane (Ballwin).

$569,000

14417 Rue De Gascony Ct. (Chesterfield). $574,900 16320 Baxter Road (Chesterfield).

13344 Fairfield Circle Drive (T & C).

$519,900

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200 South Brentwood Blvd #5D (Clayton). $475,000 14410 Open Meadow Court, Unit W (Chesterfield).

$429,000

8914 Hilltop Manor Drive (Olivette).

$369,000

15807 Kersten Ridge (Chesterfield).

$299,000

900 South Hanley Road #7D, Clayton).

$232,500

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

$149,900

12812 Portulaca #H (Unincorporated).

$79,900

4355 Maryland Avenue #431 (St. Louis).

$75,000

1965 Grinnell Terrace (Maryland Heights). $244,900 10917 Vauxhall Drive (Creve Coeur).

$174,900

1520 Washington Avenue #317 (St Louis). $145,000 4459 Nebraska (St. Louis).

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Sitting on over three acres, this home graciously greets you upon entry, courtesy of a curved staircase and oversized front door. Lavishly appointed, the living and dining rooms feature exquisite moldings and ceiling medallions. Opening to the kitchen and terrace, the great room is ideal for family gatherings. The heart of the home, the white kitchen boasts a coffered ceiling, breakfast bar, plus marble and Corian tops. Enhancing this special listing is a Hartley Botanic Greenhouse!

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OCACABANA: NIGHT TO SHINE HAD MORE than 600 guests in attendance, raising more than $870,000 for COCA’s arts education programming and other services to students and the community. The evening’s co-chairs were Rhonda and Carlton Adams, Jennifer and Tom Hillman, Megan and Clifford Holekamp, and Susan and Michael Scully. COCA founding faculty member Lee Nolting served as honorary chair.

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410 WALNUT HOLLOW CREEK, St. Albans. Enjoy stunning year round views from the deck and this fabulous home that offers the ultimate in privacy and gracious living. $619,000 22 GRANADA WAY, Ladue. Great renovation opportunity in popular Hacienda neighborhood. All brick Colonial residence, 2970 square feet, and hardwood floors. $495,000 7518 PARKDALE AVENUE, #203, Clayton. Fabulous 2 bedroom, 2 bath impeccably maintained condo in newer modern building.

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NTERSPERSED WITH BROADWAY-STYLE musical numbers, the annual Saul Mirowitz Community School gala lived up to its theme.

Accompanying the musical revue was the presentation of two awards, as well as teacher recognition. After cocktails, The Ritz-Carlton ballroom lit up with music, dance and song during the evening’s program. The mission of the Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School is to provide the highest quality secular and Jewish education, while empowering students to become lifelong learners and leaders.

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St. Louis institutions are the beneficiaries of a hefty donation from ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS and the JACK C. TAYLOR family. They’ve recently announced $92.5 million in contributions to cultural, educational and historical organizations—that’s on top of an earlier $22 million in donations to support agencies that help underserved communities in the St. Louis region. Recipients of the latest monetary donation include: $30 million to Forest Park Forever, $25 million to City Arch River, and $10 million to the St. Louis Symphony.

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Girls Incorporated of St. Louis recently hosted its National Convention for 270 affiliates that serve more than 138,000 girls across the country and in Canada. The St. Louis affiliate also received recognition as the 2015 Outstanding Affiliate of the Year for impacting girls in a wide age range, and growing its number base for those served in the community, among other criteria.

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‌ ohan Woods School recently earned first place in the Elementary School division of R the US Green Building Council’s annual Green Schools Quest. KIM BRECKENRIDGE, the school’s science specialist, and PAUL DEMING, music specialist, collaborated with students to construct the winter garden that earned the school a trophy and cash prize.

First Bank raised $4,680 in donations for the Greater St. Louis Honor Flight, which recognizes World War II and Korean War veterans with a special trip to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials built in their honor, along with a return-home ceremony. The donation funded the trip for several veterans, including WILLIAM GRAFEMAN, grandfather of First Bank employee, KATIE BOSCHERT. Pictured: First Bank vice-chair MICHAEL DIERBERG, BOB PLAGER of the St. Louis Blues, Honor Flight’s HARRY HOPE, St. Louis Blues CEO CHRIS ZIMMERMAN, and First Bank regional president JOE AMBROSE

Fourth- through sixth-graders of The Wilson School participated in Saint Louis Zoo‘s St. Louis Box Turtle Project, with the support of the zoo’s Institute for Conservation Medicine and Education staff members. The students utilized telemetry equipment to observe and collect field data while tracking turtles. This project is due, in part, to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund grant, which was recently awarded to the Institute.

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Grace Hill Settlement House recently was awarded with the Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Vocabulary Lesson.’ MICHAEL SCULLY, PNC’s St. Louis chapter president, presented the official certificate to RODERICK JONES, president and CEO of Grace Hill, at a celebratory continental breakfast for students and parents.

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BILL MCCLELLAN

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MAYBE BILL IS JUST SAVING THAT PERFECT COLUMN. HE’S 67, AND WHILE HE CLAIMS HE’S NOT EVEN THINKING ABOUT RETIRING, HE KNOWS HE CAN’T KEEP WORKING FOREVER. ONE THING I DON’T THINK HE’LL BE IS LIKE THAT OLD BOXER WHO JUST KEEPS HANGING AROUND THE GYM, WONDERING WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.

own, hated the White Sox and the Comiskeys, so I grew up hating the White Sox.” The McClellan clan came from Protestant Ireland. And Bill sees a connection between himself, his ancestors, the Cubs, the Sox, the Irish and St. Louis. “There we were for centuries in Ireland, opposed to the Catholics; then we moved to the south side of Chicago and we opposed the White Sox,” he muses. “So we had a long tradition of being on the wrong side of things. And that may be what I like about St. Louis—it was on the wrong side of history.” His hand continues to tap the table, as if to emphasize his words. “They created this town because of the convergence of the two great rivers; but when the rivers ceased being as important as they were then, St. Louis was in trouble. So maybe, this was the perfect place for me.” He’s probably written about all of

that, too, but I might have missed that one.

The one I haven’t missed is Bill’s ‘perfect’ column because he says he hasn’t written it— yet. “My thinking about my columns veers so dramatically. In a certain mood, I read them and I’ll say, That’s pretty good; and in another mood, I’ll say, Oh God! How can I show my face?” He pauses when he sees a colleague across the room and waves, Hey Elisa! Great story Sunday!

I ask again about the perfect column, but he really can’t even define what that might be.

“Sometimes, I’ll run in to a really good story and it writes itself. I just have to tell myself, Don’t overwrite it, and don’t get in the way.”

Maybe Bill is just saving that perfect column.

He’s 67, and while he claims he’s not even thinking about retiring, he knows he can’t keep working forever. One thing I don’t think he’ll be is like that old boxer who just keeps hanging around the gym, wondering what might have been. My guess is that Bill will be like another old song, which, again, he tries to sing, An old five-and-dimer is all I ever intended to be, he starts—and thankfully, stops. “I thought that kind of sums me up, I’ve never had any high-falutin’ thoughts about what I was going to be—an old five-and-dimer is all I ever intended.”

This column didn’t write itself, and no, Bill didn’t write it for me. But, at least, he did give me a decent ending.

A native St. Louisan, Paul Brown is a lifelong journalist, and previously served as a broadcaster for KMOX and KTRS radios and ABC 30.

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OMETIMES, COLUMNS WRITE themselves. That’s what I was hoping for when I decided to write this one about Bill McClellan of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. I mean, how do you write a column about a columnist? And not just any columnist.

However, Bill wasn’t too anxious for me to write about him. We’ve known each for a long time; we used to talk shop through the chain-link fence that separated the parking lots between the Post and Channel 30. So, when I asked Bill for an interview, how could he say no? After all, he asks people all the time if he can interview them. But he wondered how I was going to come up with anything new. “I don’t know what you’re going to write about me that people don’t already know,” he told me.

That was a good point. Bill has written thousands of columns; up to four a week for many years. We already knew that he married his wife, Mary, in 1979, and they moved to St. Louis so she could go to dental school at Washington University. Bill, who was a reporter in Phoenix, thought he could pick up a little work at the old Globe-Democrat or at the Post, and then they’d move on. But he says things worked out like the line of a Country-Western song he once heard (and now tries to sing): I came into town for a one-night stand—looks like my plan fell through...

By 1983, Bill had a column and Mary was working as a dentist. They had two kids, Lorna and Jack; and now have two grandchildren—but we already knew that because Bill loves to write about family as often as he can. We also know he served in Vietnam, was born and raised in Chicago, and is a lifelong Cubs fan. But one thing I didn’t know was that he never wanted to go back. “I enjoyed Arizona and had no desire to go back to the Midwest; but to our surprise, we liked St. Louis.

There was something about the character of it.” He talks as he lightly smacks his fingers on a table in the newspaper lunch room. “St. Louis has the old neighborhoods and the history. I always thought of St. Louis as like an old boxer who kept hanging around the gym, one who could have been champ and talks about the old days all the time.” He often writes about his love for the Cubs, even though he was a Chicago South-sider and was surrounded

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HE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND LEARNING Center opened its doors to the St. Louis community in 1995, and has since welcomed tens of thousands of visitors, who learn more about the Holocaust, as well as become more informed about discrimination and other concerns in the post-Holocaust world. In recognizing its 20th year in the community, the museum is hosting an anniversary gala on Thursday, Aug. 20 at The RitzCarlton, St. Louis.

Museum director Jean Cavender says this milestone means “so much” to the museum, which is a department of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis.

“This organization really started in a small office downtown,” she explains. “There was a Holocaust commission, comprised of people who made it their life’s work to engage Holocaust speakers around the community. That was just the beginning of people starting to come out of their shells Continued on page 80

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Boys Hope Girls Hope

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OR SOME, IT IS EASY TO TAKE FOR granted many of life’s opportunities such as living in a stable environment, or having options available to you and your children for a higher education.

But for others, the doors seem shut to a better life, and cracking open a window only offers smog-polluted air. There are people out there, though, who are trying to bridge the gap between those born with less and those more fortunate by providing a road map to a better life. Boys Hope Girls Hope works to bridge that divide by placing children from poverty-stricken communities in a stable home, and gifting them with an education that will set them on a track to success in life.

The goal of Boys Hope Girls Hope is to support at-risk youth who are potential candidates for higher education by placing them in a collegeprep program. “Our mission is to fight poverty through education,” says Deacon Robert Farrelly, executive director for the organization.

Founded by Fr. Paul Sheridan in 1977, the organization sprouted when Sheridan encountered some local youth who had a troublesome home life.

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He purchased a house in a neighborhood near the St. Louis Science Center, and offered the boys a stable home environment. Sheridan really started something when he decided to aid the boys by keeping them on an academic track, Farrelly says.

“We now have boys’ and girls’ homes, a community-based program in the FergusonFlorissant school district, and are about to break ground on new facilities that will allow for expansion,” notes Farrelly. The growth of this organization doesn’t slow down there. It has since become an international aide in the fight against poverty by offering 14 affiliates across the country, with three located in Latin America.

And at the local level, one can really see the difference Boys Hope Girls Hope has made right here. “The outcome [of our program] is, in essence, changing the trajectory of families,” Farrelly explains. “These kids are often the first to graduate high school, and then to graduate college. They’ve laid out a new direction for their family to follow, [showing them] it is possible.

Many of the kids even go on to become volunteers, and stay very active in the community.”

From executives to military officers to

educators and more, the children who have gone through school with the agency’s assistance have grown in roles of leadership and uncovered their true potential in the process. “I saw in Boys Hope Girls Hope the chance to finally be around people in my age group who took education and learning seriously, and who wanted to become agents of change... this organization poured a lot of time and energy into ensuring that my potential, and the potential of kids with similar backgrounds, did not go to waste, and was not stolen,” says Brijhette Farmer, who has since gone on to become an architect, having earned her masters from State University of New York at Buffalo.

Supporting and volunteering for Boys Hope Girls Hope comes in many forms, with eventdriven opportunities such as an upcoming golf tournament on June 30.

Volunteers put their efforts into fundraising, and some choose to work directly with the scholars through tutoring and mentoring. With the residential expansion on the horizon, spreading the word about what Boys Hope Girls Hope means to the community is top of mind. As Farrelly says, “We have been the best-kept secret in St. Louis, and it’s a very high priority to change that.”

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OMETHING DREW REBECCA Muehling to Boys Hope Girls Hope from the very beginning. Looking for a way to give back to her community, she first ran across the organization on Volunteer Match, but ultimately decided she wanted a more hands-on approach to volunteering. Muehling had yet to learn the difference she could make through the organization, but she soon discovered how important a role it played in the lives of impoverished children. “On a night flight back from a work trip, I chatted with the guy next to me in the middle seat. He was from De Smet [Jesuit High School], and seemed like a wonderful, bright young man. Toward the end of our conversation, it became evident that he was a scholar from Boys Hope Girls Hope,” Muehling recalls. “I joked it was a sign from above, since we were 30,000 feet in the air.”

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sub-committee to the board of directors, but also as a mentor to the scholars, which allows her to see the direct impact a volunteer can have on a young person’s life. “It’s really about being a positive role model. It’s about spending time with them, and doing things together. I recently went to Tropical Moose Shaved Ice and The Magic House with my scholar. It’s important to lead by example, so they can see positive effects from being passionate about school,” she explains.

As Muehling can attest, Boys Hope Girls Hope truly is making a difference in the lives of young students, but not enough people recognize or understand the importance of this organization. “I wouldn’t change much about what the organization is doing because they are already doing amazing things. I’m passionate about getting the word out—to show how cool it is that an international organization is based in this city, and founded in St. Louis. It’s a pride point. My call to action: Go to the website.”

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OMELESS AND JOBLESS, A local mother of two found a safety net in Gateway180. Three years after making the decision to receive assistance at the homeless shelter, she has maintained gainful employment and has since moved her two sons into stable housing.

Gateway180 helps turn around the lives of almost 1,200 each year by providing a nurturing emergency shelter and supportive housing services to women, kids and families facing homelessness. Since it began almost 40 years ago, the organization has expanded its services with the goal of reversing homelessness through strengthening family units. “We have evolved to focus on the whole family—and the key driver is the kids,” notes executive director Kathleen Beach.

“There are more than 100 kids—mostly under the age of 9—in our emergency shelter every day. To see them get help is the best feeling in the world.”

Gateway180 is the largest 24-hour emergency shelter in the state—but it’s not stopping there. It recently expanded even further—from serving 110 to 161 a day. “The demand is so large that we could

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have 500 beds, and we still would be full every day. There is a three- to four-month waitlist,” Beach says. However, the average client stay has decreased to about a month, allowing the shelter to assist more families, she adds.

To help families on the path to independence, Gateway180 not only offers food, shelter and clothing, but also provides parents with a range of life-skills programs to guide them in overcoming some of their biggest obstacles: poor household management, inconsistent employment, problematic financial planning, unhealthy lifestyles and difficulty addressing the needs of their kids.

These programs, called Skills 4 Success, focus on housekeeping, landlord tenant rights, parenting, nutrition, financial literacy and job-readiness training. “Generally, our clients are employed, but at minimum-wage jobs. We help them with resumes and skills to get them more sustainable employment,” Beach explains. And for kids, the organization provides socioemotional classes, counseling sessions and educational assistance.

“The education piece is huge,” Beach notes. “It includes our Adventure Club Summer Camp, where the focus is on building skills and talking through emotions.”

The shelter also offers special assistance to pregnant mothers. “I can’t even imagine what it would be like to be pregnant and not have somewhere to go,” Beach says. “Many of them have no family here...and you don’t realize how important family is until you are down on your luck.”

Through the organization’s respite care program, staffers care for the babies, giving their mothers time to focus on their own needs.

In 2011, the organization opened transitional housing for clients who are ready to move on from the emergency shelter. The program provides families with rent and utility support, as well as case management, for the next step in their lives. In partnership with the nonprofit, Youth Education and Health in Soulard, Gateway180 is taking families a step further, helping to place them in permanent housing in the Soulard neighborhood.

In recent years, Gateway180 has assisted more than 1,000 families into stable housing. And Beach notes that is the ultimate goal: to break the cycle of multigenerational homelessness and turn people into homeowners. “We want to empower them. Having a home is something I hope for with all of our clients.”

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Volunteer Spotlight

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ach Sunday morning, Nick Clifford serves breakfast to the families staying at Gateway180’s homeless shelter. It’s a volunteer role he’s been happily performing for 30 years.

“There are plenty of times when someone comes up to thank you, and say they haven’t had a breakfast that good in a long time. It’s very gratifying.”

Through the years, Clifford has been on the organization’s board, and even served as volunteer executive director, in addition to leading the Sunday breakfast service. Witnessing Gateway180’s positive impact on families has kept him coming back year after year. “It demonstrates to people who are down on their luck that someone really does care,” he says. “It’s not all paid staff, but also a lot of volunteers, who are there to do what they can to care for the families.”

The kids at the shelter really tug at Clifford’s heart. “Sixty percent of the homeless population

is children,” he notes, adding that it takes a toll on their health and education. “Anything that a volunteer can do to help the kids out is an enormously beneficial thing.”

Clifford says it’s been remarkable to see the organization’s progression through the years.

“When I first got started there, it was strictly an emergency shelter that made some efforts to find housing for people. We have gone from finding programs for people after the shelter to providing those opportunities,” he notes. “And we are now able to place a lot more families into housing, and then follow up with case management to keep them on the track to independence.”

Although Clifford enjoys seeing the families at breakfast each week, he is even happier to see them take the next step in their lives. “We hopefully will see them only for a short period of time before they move into other programs that will stabilize them as well as provide a base for them to grow.”

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ODAY, THERE ARE MORE THAN 1,500 St. Louis children in foster care. These children often don’t have someone to be a voice for them—and that is where Voices for Children comes in. This organization, through the help of numerous dedicated volunteers, is able to help represent more than a third of local foster children and look out for their best interests.

Senior program director Ashley Beumer says Voices For Children got its start in St. Louis as part of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association, which started in Seattle. “There was a judge who decided that he was making decisions about children’s lives without enough information about what was truly happening to them,” Beumer says. “He said he could sleep at night when he heard a multimillion-dollar bankruptcy case, but couldn’t when he heard the case of a child, because he felt like there wasn’t anybody in the courtroom who was just speaking up for the kids.”

That’s how CASA as a movement got its start, and the St. Louis agency, which represents children both in St. Louis County and St. Louis City, is an accredited member of the national

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association. “We are the only agency in the St. Louis area whose sole mission is to advocate for abused and neglected children in foster care by representing their best interests both in the courtroom and in the community,” Beumer says.

“Once a child enters foster care, many of their major life decisions are being made in a courtroom, and any other decisions are being made in community settings like their school or residential facility.”

An attorney is hired to represent the child’s best interests, and Voices pairs that attorney with a community volunteer to make sure the child’s voice is truly heard. When all major decisions are being made, the child’s best interests, regardless of budget or any other factor, take top priority.

Voices teams of child advocates, made up of CASA volunteers, social work professionals and child advocacy attorneys, work on behalf of each child to ensure health and educational services.

“The work that we do has the impact of creating healthy and thriving children in foster care, which, in turn, creates healthy and thriving families,” Beumer says. “We have a true opportunity to break the cycle of abuse.”

Voices serves children and youth of all ages, from infants born drug-exposed to 21-year-olds.

No matter their age, all children have been victims of abuse and neglect, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, serious medical neglect and physical neglect. Despite these factors, Voices for Children volunteers and representatives know that these factors don’t define the children’s futures and their abilities to make the world a better place.

Voices has six objectives for the next few years, including serving a broader base, deepening the impact of legal and social advocacy, building its volunteer base, increasing efforts to affect systemic change, increasing community engagement, and developing resources and infrastructure to advance the organization’s goals.

“We want to see that the children in foster care are safe, achieve permanency, and all of their needs for well-being are being met,” Beumer says.

“This is an opportunity to impact the entire St. Louis community, as well as the individual life of a child.”

In the future, Beumer hopes the organization can continue to grow, recruit and train more community advocates so they can serve even more children. “Our goal is to both broaden and deepen the representation we’re able to give to children,” she says. “We want to be able to meet all of their needs in a comprehensive way.”

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or 13 years now, Jeanne Gieseke has dedicated energy and countless hours to helping St. Louis children in the foster system through Voices for Children. Her work with the organization truly has opened her eyes and given her the ability to change lives.

“The most rewarding thing about Voices for Children is seeing firsthand what people face. I’m more aware and am humbled by the resources I have versus what these families do,” she says. “The best part is that at the end, you can make a difference in a child’s life.”

In a few stand-out circumstances, Gieseke has been able to see the long-term effects of her volunteerism. “In one case, I had a child go to adoption. We’re supposed to leave the families alone after the case closes, but they invited me to a birthday party,” Gieseke recalls. “A few years later, I was at a basketball meet for my daughter when I saw a familiar face dressed in a warm coat, hat and boots. I realized that this girl who’d been adopted

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Gieseke also tells the story of a girl with developmental issues who was staying at an institution where the psychiatrist would spend very little time with the kids, but would add more medication. She looked at the list of medications the girl was on, and went to the judge and got him to order a second medical opinion. “The second review recommended dropping a bunch of the medications,” Gieseke says. “You know you’ve made a difference when something like that happens.”

Gieseke calls Voices unique because instead of just writing a check to an organization, you’re directly impacting a child’s life. “It’s so meaningful, and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done.”

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...And They Shall Live Happily Ever After

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N MY IDEAL WORLD, I WOULD CHANGE A few things about weddings. Now, if you didn’t do these at your wedding—or don’t plan to for an upcoming one—it is perfectly fine. This is my fantasy wedding, not yours. Personalize your wedding as you and your betrothed desire.

First, the couple should know each other well, and the engagement should be the time to find out everything about your intended. Is he honest with her about all things? Does she want to have children? Is he or she capable of earning enough to support the lifestyle the other one expects?

I take an interest in all ‘my’ brides, and it’s so heartbreaking to hear of divorces so quickly in married life. Anything worth having is worth working for...but then, out of the other side of my mouth, I’d say there is no reason to live life in misery—I’ve seen that part too often, also.

For daytime weddings, I think men should wear dark suits and bridesmaids’ dresses should be short. This includes moms, dads and grandparents. If you choose to have a black-tie evening reception, the attire should follow suit.

The only difference between the groom’s clothing and that of his groomsmen is his boutonnière, which should be a flower ‘taken’ from the bride’s bouquet. As for the ladies, I like to give the bride and bridesmaids their bouquets right before they go down the aisle, so the flowers are absolutely magnificent for the wedding—and not three hours earlier at some photographer’s request for pictures.

Vendors should get out of each other’s way. Do not clip a microphone to a chuppah, or move the candlestick for a better photo. There seems to be a whole new class of ‘rookie’ bridal planners and vendors out there who are ignorant of what is appropriate.

For instance, I had a newbie tell me too late that she wanted the aisle runner pulled only for the bride. This means that all the attendants, and the priest, rabbi, minister or judge would have to climb over a huge, fat roll of linen to get to the altar. In my experience, which is nothing to sneeze at, the proper way is to have the runner pulled after the guests are seated and before any formal seatings.

This tells everyone in the church that the wedding is about to begin, and they can turn off their cell phones and pay attention. It also is a sign for the officiant to know to come out with the groom and/or the groomsmen; and it alerts the musicians to change the music. All grandparents and the parents will somehow be honored by people paying attention to them as they walk down the aisle. This is their due, in a small way.

I believe there should only be three pieces of Continued on page 80 Wedding expert John Sullivan has worked with partner Ken Miesner for 40 years at Ken Miesner’s Flowers, where they have collaborated for some 1,200 weddings! ‘Like’ him on Facebook under ‘Wedding Wisdom,’ where guests are welcome to post pictures, and leave comments and opinions.

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Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Sr. of Beaver Creek, Colorado, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine (Kate) Anne, to Darren Robert West, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daryl West of Kirkland, Washington. Kate is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hebron of Creve Coeur, and Mrs. Regina Lee of Chesterfield. The two are set to wed in Bellevue, Washington, on July 11.

The bride-to-be graduated from Seattle Preparatory in 2007, and went on to earn her bachelor’s in communications from the University of Washington in 2010. She now works as a commercial broker for DCT Industrial.

The future groom also attended the University of Washington, where he graduated with a bachelor’s in business administration in 2007, and a master’s in public administration in 2008. He now works as a CPA for PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Kate and Darren first met during a September 2010 football tailgate party at the University of Washington. Darren later took Kate on a tour of London and France, finally finding the perfect moment to propose in the City of Lights and Love beneath the Eiffel Tower on July 8. The couple will reside in Seattle.

Mr. and Mrs. Rich Klassen of Ladue are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Emily Katharine, to William (Bill) Robert Musante, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Musante of Northampton, Massachusetts. The two shall wed on September 6 in Alexandria, Virginia.

The bride-to-be attended Ladue Horton Watkins High School, graduating in 1999. She went on to earn her bachelor’s in architectural studies in 2003 from the University of Kansas. She also earned her master’s in historic preservation from Goucher College in 2013. She is an events manager at Virtue Feed & Grain, a restaurant in Alexandria.

The future groom earned his bachelor’s in business management from Springfield College in 1999, and works as a service manager for Virtue Feed & Grain, where he first met Emily.

Both Bill and Emily had relocated to Virginia, not expecting to stay permanently. Yet, when the two started working for the vibrant restaurant and tavern, they fell in love with the venue—and each other. After the wedding, Bill and Emily will travel through Central America for an adventurous honeymoon of zip-lining, cave-tubing and exploring Mayan ruins.

The two plan to stay in Alexandria.

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ACHEL CARTIER MAUPIN AND EVAN Michael Sullivan seem to have an effortless love affair. From the moment they first encountered one another at a ‘friends-giving’ oyster roast, the two got along like old acquaintances. “We…forgot everyone else was there,” Rachel recalls. “But it was a moment that I won’t ever forget.” Evan recognized the potential in their instantaneous connection, as well. “Our level of comfort around each other, and the intimacy of our conversations—from the first time we met—is something very rare.” Some might call it love at first sight, but whatever it was, Rachel and Evan felt certain that they would never find anyone else better suited for each other.

Even distance didn’t prove a challenge for the couple: As Rachel was in a family medicine residency in Houston, Evan finished law school in Charleston, but the separation would soon come to a sweet end—or so Rachel expected.

Thanksgiving of 2013 promised a reunion to remember. “I was prepared every single day for him to ask, and he never did! Needless to say, I was a little disappointed that such a perfect week had gone by without a proposal.”

Evan counted on this. “Rachel’s family had to keep the proposal a secret for several months. No small feat, but in the end, their cooperation paid off.” The moment she returned home to Houston, Rachel heard a knock at the door, and opened it to find Evan on bended knee.

Evan’s bride-to-be knew exactly where they should tie the knot: in a setting as simply beautiful as their relationship. “Growing up, my family and I traveled to Turks and Caicos often.

When I was little and set foot on Grace Bay, I said to my mom, This is where I’m getting married.

And that’s what we did!” says Rachel.

Incorporating family and friends was a key aspect to their big day. One of the bride’s favorite memories was dressing for the special occasion with the help of her best friends, who are more like sisters to the only child. “I grew up with most of them in St. Louis, and although we have moved all over the country, we still talk every day and are as close as ever,” Rachel notes.

For the finishing touch, Rachel slipped on the wedding rings of her grandmother, Ann (Mercy) Maupin, who had passed from Alzheimer’s Disease during her college years. “She was my best friend growing up. I always want to keep her memory with me.”

As his bride walked toward him down the sandy aisle, Evan recalls the insurmountable joy of that day. “The experience was surreal.

I couldn’t have imagined a more beautiful scene.” The couple resides in Houston as Rachel completes her residency, with plans to sail the Mediterranean for their honeymoon in the fall.

THE DETAILS THE DATE March 28, 2015 THE BRIDE Rachel Cartier Maupin THE GROOM Evan Michael Sullivan THE BRIDE’S PARENTS Dr. Kathy and Mr. John Maupin THE GROOM’S PARENTS Mr. Steven and Mrs. Dorothy Sullivan of Cincinnati THE CEREMONY & RECEPTION The Gansevoort Hotel at Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos Islands THE DRESS Monique Lhuillier THE BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES Monique Lhuillier, Bella Bridesmaids THE TUX Q Clothier (Houston) THE MAID & MATRON OF HONOR Katherine McCarter and Libby Noonan THE BRIDESMAIDS Emily Ayub, Camey Crane, Annie Engler, Michelle McNeill, Marlyse Phlaum and Ashley Pilkington THE FLOWER GIRL & RING BEARER Emily McCarter THE BEST MAN Brent Bushkar THE GROOMSMEN Clay Sewell and Jerry Meehan Jr. THE INVITATIONS Nib and Pixel (Houston) THE GROOM’S RING Genovese Jewelers THE FLORIST Flowers by Environmental Arts THE CAKE Cakes to Di For THE BAND DJ Dayoh (Turks and Caicos Islands) THE PHOTOGRAPHER Joseph West Photography (Houston) THE WEDDING PLANNER Natalie Dawley, Two Be Wed (Houston)

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A CHANGE OF ADDRESS

After making a splash in one location, these established shops and boutiques recently moved on to another—and business is booming.

BY BRITTANY NAY

CITY SPROUTS

KEN MIESNER’S FLOWERS

SIGN OF THE ARROW

As City Sprouts turns the big 1-0, it also is marking the first year at a new location at 8807 Ladue Road in the Colonial Marketplace near downtown Clayton. And there’s a lot to celebrate.

After nine years at two storefronts along the Delmar Loop, owner Molly Curlee says opportunity sparked the move to Ladue. “It was a great opportunity to be in a plaza with many other womanowned, independent local businesses,” Curlee explains, adding that she also was ready to downsize. The boutique, which specializes in kids’ clothing and toys, stopped carrying strollers and carseats, so the new shop—with its ample wall display space—is a better fit for merchandising. The store also began offering up to size 13-14 in girls’ clothing, and continues carrying through size 10-12 in boys.

“We are still staying true to our mission of offering unusual, harder-to-find kids’ items,” Curlee notes.

After a year in the new space, the staff already is welcoming new and repeat customers. “There are people coming in who never even knew we existed,” Curlee says. And that’s certainly something to celebrate.

Ken Miesner’s Flowers has settled nicely into its new home in Ladue—and the floral business is flourishing, according to owners Ken Miesner and John Sullivan.

After 40 years at Plaza Frontenac, the esteemed florist moved about a year ago to a new location at 9723 Clayton Road in the Granaway Plaza.

While the 2,000-square-foot space is smaller, there is still room for a flower shop on one side, and antiques and home accessories on the other.

And floral and gift deliveries are faster and more convenient, Sullivan says, as parking is located just outside the shop’s door.

Fellow merchants along Clayton Road’s venerable stretch of retail have welcomed Ken Miesner’s, Sullivan says, and customers have followed the business there, as well. “We have a lot more customers, we are selling a lot more seasonal items—and the flower sales are out of sight.”

Sign of the Arrow was bursting at the seams at its 9740 Clayton Road location, so it finally found a larger shop—just down the street. “We had outgrown the space 20 years ago,” notes GM Julie Filean. “We are a volunteer organization and our volunteer buyers and staffers were all sharing a small office, and our stock room was full.”

The renowned needlepoint and gift shop has been a fixture in Ladue for more than 40 years.

By relocating last summer to a store with a 40-percent larger sales floor, it can now offer even more products, from jewelry and rugs to home fragrances, as well as display its fine needlepoint on spacious walls.

And customers don’t have to look far for its new home at 9814 Clayton Road, just west of Schnarr’s (formerly the shop was just east of Schnarr’s), still on the south side of the street. “It’s really important that we felt like we weren’t moving,” Filean says. Clients have responded in a big way, and sales have been great, she adds. “Every month, we’ve had an increase—up 15 percent overall since we moved.”

YLANG YLANG After almost 30 years in the Plaza Frontenac mall, YLANG YLANG followed its vision to a standalone shop in Ladue last summer. Ever since, people have been calling it the “jewel of Ladue,” says Julie Ettinger, owner of the boutique founded by her parents, Ray and Lois Morganstern. “We had been thinking about having a freestanding building for years, and with this location, all the stars aligned.”

The Colonial Marketplace building was the perfect place to create their dream of a cozy, intimate jewelry store, where customers could feel at home, Ettinger explains. “The outside looks like a house, and the inside feels like a home. There is a large curving wall that just hugs you when you come in.”

Its 1,540 square feet—540 more than the former

space—are filled with a shimmering showroom, a blue room for jewelry design meetings and a latte bar where clients can enjoy cookies and coffee.

More space also means more fine designer jewelry at every price-point, from a bridal line to vintage pieces, and even some men’s jewelry.

And staff and clients alike love how the new space has plenty of bright light streaming through large windows and French doors leading to the patio.

“The natural light makes you feel so happy, and it makes our jewelry just sparkle,” Ettinger notes.

Business, especially on holidays, has been brisk since the relocation, Ettinger adds. “We love our old and new customers. They are more like friends than customers.”

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Aaron Teitelbaum and staff at Herbie’s Vintage ’72

Gerard Craft

adviser on board to help him out.

Finally, even if you have all of the proverbial ducks in a row, at the end of the day a little luck doesn’t hurt, either.

“Sometimes there’s no rhyme or reason as to what works or doesn’t work,” Nashan concludes.

“That’s why it’s the restaurant business.”

Kevin Nashan

TEITELBAUM PHOTO BY GREGG GOLDMAN, CRAFT AND NASHAN PHOTOS BY SARAH CROWDER

AUNCHING A NEW RESTAURANT IS a daunting proposition. We’ve all seen the statistics about the failure rates for eateries; and yet for all of the dire prognostications, there seems to be a new place debuting for every one that shuts its doors. While there aren’t any hard-and-fast rules for opening a new restaurant that guarantee success, there are some things to consider when embarking on a restaurant adventure.

Like the real-estate folks say, it’s all about location, location, location.

“I do believe location, depending on the type of restaurant you’re opening, whether it’s a destination restaurant or one that is based upon traffic, is extremely important,” says Aaron Teitelbaum, chef/owner of Herbie’s Vintage 72 and the recently opened Kingside Diner. But, Teitelbaum cautions, the best locations usually don’t come cheap, so be prepared to buck up for that prime spot.

Another key item on the checklist is having a game plan worked out, as well as a good business foundation, beforehand. In other words, have a clear idea of what you’re doing before you take the leap, according to Kevin Nashan, chef/owner of Sidney Street Cafe and Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co. Teitelbaum agrees. “Do you want to be married to the restaurant, or do you want to be a business owner and be able to open up more than one restaurant and build a business that can run on its own?” he asks. “I think that’s the one that people miss the most. If you’re going to open a chef-driven restaurant and you’re the chef/owner, then you’ve got to be there all of the time and that makes expansion difficult.” He also cautions against just relying on your love of the business to see you through. “You have to have passion and love what you do unconditionally, but at the same time, you have to be able to detach yourself and run it as a business.”

Once you have a plan and a place to make it happen, it’s time to gather a quality staff together to make the dream a reality.

“It’s really all about the staff,” Nashan emphasizes. “Good people are the key to success. It’s not about you.”

It’s important to put a team in place, which includes everyone from operations to lawyers to the dishwasher, according to Gerard Craft of Niche Restaurant Group. “You can’t do it all by yourself.

And if you think you can, save yourself the money.

You need to delegate responsibilities and set deadlines within your team.”

“I’ve always felt I have a pretty savvy business sense; but to be honest, they don’t teach any of that to us in culinary school to the degree that we need to really make a go of this business,” says Teitelbaum, who recently brought a financial

BY MATT SORRELL

NEW ON THE BLOCK NEW GROCERY STORES

To Market...

BY LISA WATSON

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HETHER IT’S ONCE A WEEK, OR every day, there are few places where we shop as religiously as we do the neighborhood grocer. LN noticed some new options cropping up, so here, we introduce you to your new neighbors:

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LUCKY’S MARKET, FRESH MARKET PHOTOS BY SARAH CONARD

LUCKY’S MARKET This Boulder, Colorado-based grocer opened its first St. Louis-area location last fall in Ellisville, and will be opening a second store in Rock Hill this August. The chain was founded in 2003 by Trish and Bo Sharon, two chefs who were finding it difficult to get natural food at an affordable price, says Randy Greene, director of the Rock Hill location. “They were trying to eat naturally, and they bought a small grocery store from Trish’s father,” he says. “They asked, Why does natural food have to be elitist? Why not have it available at a place that’s nice to shop—it’s not super-fancy, but it’s inviting and comfortable—so you don’t feel like you’ve got to be a yuppie to shop there?”

Many of the store’s food offerings are organic, and a particular emphasis is placed on preparing foods in-house, Greene says. And while the prepared dishes are not necessarily 100-percent organic, they are made in a healthy way, he notes.

“If they’re making a cous cous dish, the curry may not be organic, but it would be prepared without saturated fats or oils.” The store also bakes fresh bread in-house, prepares sushi fresh daily, and smokes its own meats, he adds.

Asked what makes Lucky’s distinct from other natural food stores, Greene cites the prices. “It sounds like a gimmick, but once you see the prices, you’ll notice that they are cheaper. We really try to manage it throughout the stores.” Another unique feature is the body care products, such as natural cold remedies, soaps, bath salts and aromatherapy items, he notes.

IF YOU GO: On your first stop to Lucky’s, Greene recommends the house-smoked bacon (which comes in multiple flavors). Then, grab a pizza— offered whole or by the slice—and pair it with your picks from the salad bar.

The produce department of Lucky’s Market in Bloomington, Indiana

THE FRESH MARKET The very first Fresh Market opened in North Carolina in 1982. When the store decided to open its first Missouri location, “we found Creve Coeur to be exceptionally interested in culinary,” notes district manager Amy Donati. And so, on Feb. 25, The Fresh Market opened on Olive Boulevard, a few blocks east of Highway 270.

Upon opening, the grocer’s founders had recently taken a trip to Europe, and sought to re-create the feel of markets they saw there, Donati says. “We’re one of the few retailers that still grinds our own beef...Everything is in arm’s reach. It’s a very intimate setting.”

The variety of items ranges from the everyday to the gourmet, Donati notes, with a full bakery making breads fresh in-house every day, along with a sushi staff preparing dishes daily from open to close.

There also are more than 200 different types of cheese, with a cheese specialist on staff, cutting to order. Guests can grind nuts into fresh peanut or almond butter, and package it in any size container that suits them; or they can pick up a full meal, ready to take home, warm up and eat.

But beyond the high-quality food offerings is something more, Donati says. “We pride ourselves on our customer engagement. We believe every visit should be more than shopping; it’s an experience. Our guests are greeted and talked to as if they’re family. We already have our regulars (at the Creve Coeur location), and we’re on a first-name basis with most of our customers.”

The Fresh Market in Creve Coeur

IF YOU GO: When you visit The Fresh Market for the first time, Donati suggests stopping by the meat department. “We’re known for our meats, and now it’s grilling season: We have flavored burgers and kabobs, plus our great steaks.” If you’re not a carnivore, try one of the 36 varieties of prepared salads, all made on-site.

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IT’S ALL RELATIVE: TED DREWES FROZEN CUSTARD

St. Louis’ Sweet Treat

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Ted Drewes

Drewes is known for quick, reliable and personable attention.

A generations-old devotion to quality is why Ted Jr. and Dillon don’t see any changes down the road. They’ve had many offers to franchise over the years, and they always politely decline—they

like keeping things in the family, and being able to rest assured that the Ted Drewes experience does not get diluted. At 87 and 83, Ted Jr. and his wife, Dottie, still have their hands in the business.

“They’re doing fine,” Dillon says. “Ted stops by and checks up on us.”

PHOTO BY JASON MUELLER

HETHER YOU WERE born and raised in St. Louis, or just passing through, there’s no denying the appeal of the sight of a bright yellow cup, cheekily placed upside-down with its spoon suspended in midair. It’s a thick, sticky-sweet magic trick with an 85-year tradition behind it: We all know it as the Ted Drewes Frozen Custard concrete.

Ted Drewes Sr., founder of the eponymous custard stand, was a St. Louis entrepreneur who ran a swimming pool and skating rink as the family business. Ted Sr. also was a legendary tennis player, winning the Muny tennis championships from 1925 to 1936. “He was good before tennis was even a professional sport,” says Travis Dillon, Ted Sr.’s grandson-in-law, who now helms the ship alongside the company’s most famous spokesman, Ted Jr. During the winter, Ted Sr. took his family down to Florida to teach and play tennis. As a means of adding a little extra income to the winter offseason, Ted Sr. joined the traveling carnival circuit selling frozen custard. After great success with the carnival, Ted Sr. opened his first custard stand in Florida in 1929; the following year, he founded the first St. Louis location on Natural Bridge Road. The Grand Boulevard location immediately followed in 1931. And in 1941, at the heyday of historic Route 66, the flagship Chippewa location opened, solidifying Ted Drewes Frozen Custard both as a local favorite and a must for visitors to St. Louis.

Before indoor heat and air conditioning was widespread, the family closed the stands in the offseason. To supplement the loss of income during the cold months, Ted Sr. and Ted Jr. began selling Christmas trees on the custard lots. As demand grew, the family invested in hundreds of acres in Nova Scotia, the balsam fir capital of the world, to grow their own trees. Each November, Dillon, who is married to Ted Jr.’s daughter, Christy, travels to the family’s tree farm in Nova Scotia to oversee the selection and transport of approximately 4,500 trees back down to St. Louis. “It’s really amazing how that took off,” Dillon says.

Ted Drewes’ iconic status in St. Louis, both in custard and trees, goes far deeper than its longevity. The family knows the success of a business is in the details. The custard recipe developed by Ted Sr. at the carnival only has changed once in the history of the shop: During the Great Depression, sugar was rationed, and so the family added honey to the custard mixture to supplement. The recipe has stayed the same since then. The other detail that the company has honed carefully through the years lies in its motto, Our business is service.

Even with long lines at the peak of the season, Ted

BY DENISE KRUSE

Connect the Dots

Evidence of Being Here

By Benjamin Ola. Akande

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ome say America is becoming a nation of egomaniacs, a nation of individuals increasingly less interested in working together to improve our communities.

There also is some concern that we are becoming a passive society, made up of people content to be mere spectators.

We need to work harder at being participants and not spectators.

More to the point, we need to consider making things happen. The only monument to our life is the difference we make while we are alive.

A few years ago, a prominent news outlet conducted a global survey and asked people to name the individuals that made the greatest impact in the 20th century. The top five picks were: Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi and Pope John Paul II. These great individuals all had one thing in common: They were ordinary people who did extraordinary things. They were committed to

making a difference, building communities and building others. They were adamantly committed to effecting change in the world. They were selfless. Their driving force was not a quest for fame, but an unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.

And so, may I suggest that we all consider striving to make a difference – even when we’re dealt a bad hand, as we all are from time to time. Failure, disappointments, and setbacks are inevitable.

When those trying times come – and as sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, they will come—how we pick up and move forward will not depend on what we know but how anchored we are to those things that really matter: faith, family, friends and community.

Here are a few takeaways to help you along your life’s journey: ‌If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. ‌A road without potholes is a road not worthy of the journey.

‌Courage is doing what you’re afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are scared. ‌Generosity is its own reward. ‌Humility is the greatest weapon against tyranny. ‌To get somewhere you have never been, you have to do something you have never done.

Finally, for perspective, always keep this question in mind: What will you leave behind when you chair is cold and empty? In other words, what will be your legacy?

Spectators rarely leave behind lasting legacies.

What will be your evidence of being here?

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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THE SOCIAL SCENE

Relationships Matter

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AKING A CAREER CHANGE can be one of the most difficult professional challenges we face. There’ll be times when you may require help from a network of friends, family, colleagues and mentors—or an existing online network known to make these connections work for you.

‘Relationships matter’ is the slogan of a company you undoubtedly have heard about, LinkedIn. Founded 14 years ago, LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional networking site. You can add your name, photo, and any professional information you like, in order to be viewed by potential employers and staffing agencies. You can invite ‘connections,’ meaning people you know or know of, but there are restrictions: The person you invite may answer, I don’t know this person; and if this happens too often, it may restrict or even close your account.

Every connection you make may connect you with his or her connections; and these second-degree connections may connect you to their connections, as well.

There is no cost if you want the basic membership. There are paid services you can add; for instance, if you would like to see potential positions’ salary ranges and more.

What can you say about yourself on your profile page? The usual: name, city, current occupation, previous occupation, but also your employment history, education, awards, references, and everything else that would appear on a resume.

The profile is searchable, meaning that staffing agencies and employers can enter in search terms and find matches for talent they are looking for.

Conversely, if you are on the hunt for a job, you can search on titles, skills, companies, cities and many more variables in order to find your dream job.

You also can find business opportunities, or just connect with people, in general, if you are curious about them. You also can use a function called ‘Follow,’ for a company you may be interested in to find out what is going on with that business.

GROUPS You can start or join so-called interest groups.

There are 1 million-plus such Groups, everything from African Art (72 Groups), Stamps (79 groups), St. Louis History (6 Groups) to Fashion (9,141 Groups), just to mention a few. If you don’t find your group, create it! Groups can be private, requiring membership, or open to all.

BY RICHARD GAVATIN

JOB LISTINGS Job Listings are the dominant feature of LinkedIn. By searching for jobs, you can find out a lot about potential employers. It’s a good way to be prepared before an interview.

‘connection’ with the person you are following.

Instead—by using Hashtags—your outreach is wider and simpler. Bottom line, Forbes says, You have something (product, service, or idea) to sell, the No. 1 choice now is Twitter, not LinkedIn.

RECRUITING Head-hunters, staffing agencies and HR personnel use LinkedIn to find candidates. They can search for specific skills and get a list of matching applicants.

ONE CRITICIZED FEATURE T h e re i s a se c t i o n ca l l e d ‘ S k i l l s a n d Endorsements’ in which (mostly friends and family) endorse candidates for various skills that the endorser may or may not know anything about. This has been criticized as fairly meaningless, and most employers pay little or no attention to this section.

WHO’S VIEWED YOUR PROFILE A popular section of LinkedIn has been ‘Who’s viewed your profile?’ which was redesigned in early 2014. It now has stats, keywords, how the viewer found you, and more.

IS LINKEDIN NO. 1?

In 2011, the trade publication, TechRepublic, described LinkedIn as “the de facto tool for professional networking.” However, LinkedIn recently was surpassed as the No. 1 media outlet for sales staff. Now, Twitter is No. 1, according to Forbes magazine, which cites Twitter is considered more open and doesn’t require that you make a

ANOTHER CRITICIZED FEATURE Changing the description below a member’s name is seen as a change in a job title, even if it is just a wording change or even a change to ‘unemployed.’ Unless a member opts to turn off activity updates, an update is sent to all of that person’s contacts, telling them to congratulate the member on the ‘new job.’ This author has been a victim of this ‘bug,’ and has had to send individual notes to each and every person who had sent misplaced congratulatory messages.

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LEGAL CORNER: LEGAL SEPARATION VS. DIVORCE

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HEN MARRIED COUPLES DECIDE things aren’t working out and they’ve exhausted their methods of reconciliation, they may decide to divorce or legally separate.

The two options are quite different, but often are confused. Local attorneys cleared up the distinction between the two, along with why couples choose one over the other.

A legal separation, by definition, is a courtdecreed right to live apart, with the rights and obligations of divorced persons, but without the divorce. A divorce, on the other hand, is the dissolution of a marriage by a court.

Sophy Raza of Danna McKitrick, says that though legal separation isn’t very common, the process is much the same as divorce, from an attorney standpoint. “You have to go through the same procedure of property division, child support, maintenance and alimony,” she explains. “You divide your assets; and from that day forward, you don’t have a marital ‘pot’ anymore.”

Raza explains that she’s seen couples choose this option because of financial reasons, where one

person may have an addiction or a gambling problem and want to keep their assets separate. Couples also do it for religious reasons, if they don’t believe in divorce. “Those are the main scenarios,” she says. “Some people haven’t made up their minds, but want financial separations.”

Kirk Stange of Stange Law says legal separation gives the parties time apart while the court determines how money and child support will work. “Parties can then convert (the legal separation) to divorce; or, if they reconcile, they can get back together and begin living as a married couple again,” he says.

Stange also cites people choosing legal separation for health-insurance purposes, so one spouse can remain on the other’s plan. He notes that many people think legal separation is less expensive, but that’s far from the truth. “It’s the same process, so the cost and the method it’s done in is the same,” he says.

Susan Hais of Hais, Hais & Goldberger says legal separation is an “odd animal,” because it’s a complicated hybrid of a temporary situation and divorce.

“Legal separation is a final judgment as it relates to property, which is an important issue to know, but maintenance and child support are modifiable,” Hais says. “It has some of the features of a divorce, but also has features of a temporary order.”

Hais notes that if one person files for legal separation and the other party files for divorce, the divorce will come out on top. “Only one party of the two needs to request to file a divorce in Missouri,” she says. “To a lot of people, emotionally, legal separation gives some rules, but the couple doesn’t have to make the decision of divorce. Most people want closure.”

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When they get to talking, sometimes that turns out to be true. Other times, that might not end up being untrue. One party might have had a divorce that took a few months.

The other party might have had a case that took more than a year. One party might have spent a few thousand on their divorce (or even less). The other party might have spent five figures or more. How can this be when the two cases appear so similar on the surface?

There are a multitude of reasons why this could turn out to be the case. Below are just a few possible reasons: 1.) In one case, the parties might be able to quickly work out an amicable settlement to

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2.) In one case, the parties might end up in a court that moves their docket fairly quick. In the other, the parties might end up in a jurisdiction where the docket doesn’t move as quickly or is backed up.

3.) In one case, the parties might quickly give their attorneys what they need to prepare and evaluate the case. In the other, the parties might end up delaying giving the attorneys the necessary documents and information to conclude the case.

4.) In one case, the parties might not call or e-mail their attorney often — except when critical issues arise or the attorney requests something. In the other case, the parties may frequently call and e-mail their attorney (sometimes daily), which can ultimately cause a bill to rise with an attorney billing hourly.

At the end of the day, while a case

might look similar on the surface, the reality is cases with similar fact patterns can end up vastly different. This is why it’s critical not to make too many comparisons to others in terms of expectations.

The best way to have accurate expectations is to choose an attorney who you trust, have candid conversations with them about options and possibilities and then ensure that communication is effective so that the bill isn’t rising unnecessarily.

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Mosby Building Arts is pleased to announce its new president, MARK McCLANAHAN. Company founder SCOTT MOSBY transitioned to CEO; and he, alongside his wife JUDY MOSBY, remain owners of the company. Mosby Building Arts also is pleased to announce the promotion of four associates, and three newly created production positions: TYLER CLUFF as VP of production, TINA REESE as production department manager, RICK HENSON as design-build production manager, and STEVE WICKERS as exteriors and solution sales production manager.

Webster University is pleased to announce THOMAS JOHNSON, associate VP and chief of strategic initiatives, as the new interim dean of the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology. He fully assumes interim dean duties on July 1, as current dean BENJAMIN AKANDE prepares to take on his duties as president of Westminster College.

Ooh La La Home Furnishings announces it is closing its doors. HAL HENCKEN is retiring from retailing, and a $2 million retirement sale begins on June 19 at the Chesterfield business. Co-owner DEE HENCKEN, with daughter FELICIA, will continue the interior design operations.

DAVID STOEBERL has been named as managing partner for Carmody MacDonald, joining fellow managing partners BRIAN BEHRENS and KEVIN WILLIAMS. The firm congratulates Stoeberl on his recent appointment as VP on the board of directors at Art Saint Louis. PATRICK CARMODY also recently joined the firm as an associate in the litigation practice group. His concentration is in civil litigation.

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How is your life now ‘child-full?’

I call myself a ‘child-full parent,’ meaning I have found other ways to parent in my daily life since I don’t have my own children. This is through my dogs, my mental health private practice and my patients, my church, my teaching and writing, and especially my chosen children—all those kids in our lives whom we love dearly and make sure to be an active part in their lives no matter what.

USTINE BROOKS FROELKER IS A realist, and that realism is born of painful experience. She is one of the thousands of women who try, without success, to conceive a child, despite all the modern medical technology available.

Yet, instead of drowning in self-pity of soldiering on in silence, Froelker, a licensed professional counselor and a certified Daring Way Facilitator (based on the research of Brené Brown) with a private practice in St. Louis, wrote Ever Upward. The book shares Froelker’s personal story and strategies for moving on after accepting loss.

Ladue News recently spoke with Froelker about her book, her philosophy and her advice for others dealing with infertility.

Why do you think the conversation about infertility needs to change, and what needs to happen to allow that change?

Infertility and loss, despite being so common (one in eight couples will struggle to conceive, one in four pregnancies will in end in a loss, and one in 160 babies will be born still), is one of the most misunderstood and invalidated journeys in our society. Infertility and loss leave many of us full of shame and feeling alone, even though the numbers simply do not support that. We are also surrounded by unhealthy messages from our infertility clinics, along with mainstream media, such as ‘never give up.’ Both as a survivor of the journey and as a mental health therapist working with patients through and after the infertility and loss journey, I have no doubt several messages must change: We must be more than our quest to become parents. Our clinics must provide more mental health support and resources. We must acknowledge that giving up is sometimes the healthiest thing we can do for ourselves—practicing hope balanced with active acceptance. We must talk about this journey—this is the only way we educate and will get the compassion we deserve.

It’s also the only way shame cannot fester. And we must define our own happy ending and realize that sometimes this doesn’t look like everyone else’s.

Tell us about your experience, and why you decided to write a book about it.

When we started our infertility journey with a gestational surrogate, I couldn’t find many books that I could identify with. I only found one book for what happens when treatments don’t work and you know adoption is not right for your family.

I also grew up, after having two back surgeries and spending a year in a body cast, being told I should write a book. However, it was only after surviving infertility and working my own recovery that I knew I could complete it and make it successful. Ever Upward was conceived after major lifelong loss and birthed into a world that needs it desperately.

You talk about ‘defining your own happy ending.’ How does that process work and how can people apply it to various circumstances in their lives?

I think there are probably very few of us whose lives turn out how we had hoped or dreamed.

Defining your own happy ending is about figuring out how to be OK—better than OK—when life didn’t turn out how you had planned.

In many ways, we’re in charge of writing many parts of our story. For me, defining my own happy ending means fighting for my recovery every

What advice would you share with people who want to help and support those struggling with infertility?

Educate yourself, read some blogs, or Ever Upward. Know that this journey comes with lifelong losses, even if the ending of the story includes the complete family picture. The journey of infertility leaves scars.

Most of all, speak to your loved ones struggling, ask for what they want and need during this difficult time. But please make sure to arm yourself with the knowledge of the difference between sympathy and empathy. Sympathy is ‘I feel for you.’ Empathy is ‘I feel with you.’ We don’t need to know exactly or have been through what someone is going through exactly to get the emotions that are experienced through it. Loss is loss, pain is pain. Identify with the emotion and feel with someone.

And what advice would you share with people currently dealing with infertility?

Please seek help, and not just from your infertility clinic, the message boards and blogs. Please speak about your journey to at least a couple of loved ones.

This journey is simply too difficult to go through with only your partner and your medical team as your support. Do the work to know what your ‘enough and everythings’ are, listen to your gut, and know that it’s OK to stop. Turn toward your partner and not away, allow this difficult journey, and do the work through it to bring you closer and not tear you apart.

Never give up on yourself, even if that means giving up on treatments. I promise, if you do the work, you can and will be OK. Better than OK! You can choose to rise ever upward.

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PPROXIMATELY 17 MILLION adults, age 18 and older, have an alcohol use disorder (AUD); and one in 10 children live in a home with a parent who has a drinking problem, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health.

Despite those figures, most people with an AUD do not seek treatment. In some cases, this is simply due to a lack of information about the various treatment options available, or to disinformation about what AUD treatments involve.

NIAAA Director Dr. George Koob wants the public to become more aware. The NIAAA has published ‘Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting Help,’ which is available under the ‘Brochures and Fact Sheets’ tab at pubs.niaaa.nih.gov. Ladue News also spoke with him recently about misconceptions and paths to finding help.

Only a fraction of people who have an alcohol use disorder seek help. Why is that?

We have pretty good data that indicate less than 10 percent of those with an alcohol use disorder use any medications for AUDs, and probably less than 20 percent get any treatment whatsoever. It’s mainly lack of knowledge at just about every level.

People do not know there are medications that have been approved by the FDA and have efficacy for the treatment of alcoholism. So it’s something we’re working on very hard, to get the word out that there are medications and behavioral treatments that are very effective.

The other reason is that admitting that one has an alcohol use disorder is often still an issue.

Admitting that you need help is an issue.

Another is access to adequate treatment.

It’s not as easy as it sounds to find a place to be treated. Twenty-eight-day treatment facilities are available in most communities, but they’re expensive—and they’re not necessary, in some cases. Obviously, in severe cases, they’re probably absolutely critical. Many people know of 12-step programs. At least they know of Alcoholics Anonymous, but there are other programs available as well.

But the biggest reason, as much as I hate to say it, is that the American public just isn’t aware that there’s help out there.

What are the signs that someone needs help?

The general rule of thumb is if there’s any impairment in functioning, then you’ve got a problem. If there are problems in the family; if there’re problems at work; if there’re problems at school; if there’re problems just enjoying normal

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start drinking, you get to the second or third drink and it just doesn’t do a whole lot for you.

The second drug that’s on the market is called acamprosate. It’s trade name is Campral, and it’s a drug that’s used for preventing relapse.

I want to emphasize that none of these medications cure you of alcoholism. I consider them like Hamburger Helper: They help you along the way.

Most people do best using behavioral treatment, and there are quite a few of those available. There are 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, and in clinics that are independent of AA. You can go to a clinical psychologist, and many primary-care physicians can refer you to such a person who can do two treatments that are proven quite effective: One is motivational interviewing, which motivates the client to generate the desire to quit their excessive drinking. The other is cognitive behavioral therapy, which can strengthen your resolve and help you deal with stressors and provide coping mechanisms. Many of these therapies are available through outpatient programs.

life that are caused by alcohol, then that’s an early sign that something’s not right. It could be just repeated gruesome hangovers. It could be as simple as being late for appointments or work.

You can use other markers to go with it, such as if you’re regularly exceeding the guidelines of what is excessive drinking. Moderate drinking for a male is less than four drinks a day, and for a female is three or less drinks a day. If you’re exceeding those, which would put you in the binge drinking category, on a regular basis, that’s usually not a good sign.

It is a spectrum, as anyone who’s lived with an alcoholic knows. It comes on very, very slowly. All of the sudden it’s just a little bit of extra drinking at certain times that leads to extremes of emotional behavior that’s often the case when intoxicated.

What are some treatments you’d like to raise people’s awareness about?

First of all, there are medications, as I mentioned. There are two that are used quite a lot and have efficacy similar to that of antidepressants for depression. One is called naltrexone, and it goes by a number of trade names: Revia, if you take it orally; or if you take the long-acting version, which is an injection, it’s called Vivitrol.

And naltrexone is pretty effective at limiting heavy drinking because it really takes the pleasure out of drinking. If you’re on naltrexone and you

How can people begin to access these treatment options? What would you recommend as a first step?

The first thing we suggest is to check the NIAAA website. Just Google it, and you’ll find what evidence-based treatments there are. The second is the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) website’s treatment program locator. They also have a hotline. And you can go to your primary-care doctor for a referral to an outpatient setting or a clinical psychologist.

If you have a loved one who is showing some of the signs we talked about, what are the best steps to help them get help?

That’s the toughest question anybody poses in this field. We don’t recommend direct confrontation, although that’s the gut reflex reaction of any family member.

There are multiple ways you can do this. One way is to try and express some concern in a nonjudgmental way. Maybe start pointing out some of the problems the person is having. Could alcohol be part of that? Do you want to talk about it with your primary-care doctor?

We have a brochure called ‘Rethinking Drinking’ on our website. We often suggest that people who have a family member or friend check it out.

This resource has what’s available in a nonjudgmental way, talks about some of the problems and risks associated with excessive drinking, and gives people words to use when they talk about it with individuals.

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romise a unique approach to making clients more money. We offer a unique approach as well, but how far we’ll go to apply our experience may surprise you.

At Acropolis Investment Management, we take a personal and objective approach to wealth management. More than being experts in managing money, we value being experts in our clients’ lives. Our goals continue to be met as our clients continue to enjoy the lifestyles they’ve worked so hard to build. We do it with timely and responsive service standards, relationships built on personal trust, sound advice for every type of client and plans that are tailored to personal financial objectives.

In an industry where high-quality, unbiased advice is hard to come by, we make a difference by putting the client’s interests above our own. We invest alongside our clients. And we believe that security over the long haul is more important than responding to short-term trends. This approach has served our clients well. In just 10 years, Acropolis has grown to manage over $1.1 billion in assets. With trust, teamwork, understanding and reliability, we serve a wide array of individual investors, institutional investors and 401k plan sponsors.

Ultimately, we invest in our clients. We hold our fiduciary responsibilities to a higher standard. And we cater individual investment teams for each client.

So, when you plan for your future with Acropolis, you know you have the right skills, knowledge and personalities at your disposal.

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ongratulations on your fantastic accomplishment!”

“Honey, you are the best wife a man could ever dream of!”

“Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.”

When you’re searching for the right words to express your deepest feelings, even in this age of high-tech communication, the gift of beautiful, fresh flowers remains the best choice to convey your message and reflect your individual style.

For generations, St. Louis families and businesses have trusted Ladue Florist for creative fresh-flower arrangements, premium green and blooming plants and service that is professional, friendly and reliable. Ladue Florist designers have the experience, talent and skill to create fresh floral arrangements that best convey your heartfelt messages, reflect current trends, and display classic elegance. Personal consultations are available for weddings and special events, and floral gifts can be ordered online or over the phone for your convenience. Delivery is available locally or almost anywhere in the world.

Stop by the shop to experience Ladue Florist any time of year. Enjoy the fragrance and splendor of inspiring displays, featuring home accents, seasonal gifts and an ever-changing selection of colorful door wreaths, silk flowers, greeting cards, candles, table linens and holiday décor. Ladue Florist always has that special something that’s affordable and perfect to help celebrate every day, enhance any special event and complement the season.

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eflecting her style, inspiration and passion, Barb Davis, owner of B. Davis Design, has created a storefront and interior design service unlike any other in St. Louis.

Barb has created truly “The happiest place on Earth”, as described by her customers. The moment you step inside her newly expanded store you know you are somewhere special. Clients and customers feel right at home as they explore an amazing selection of florals, interiors and gifts.

Barb’s impeccable taste is as authentic as her candor and down-to-earth style, offering customers insight on how best to furnish and decorate their homes. She welcomes projects of all sizes with an expertise and enthusiasm that will have you coming back for more. From custom pillows and furniture, to exclusive design pieces and unlimited table top ideas, customers can always find that special piece that will tie a room together or the perfect gift for an upcoming celebration.

Located in Kirkwood at the corner of Manchester Road and Bernice Avenue,

First and foremost, Davis’ inspiration behind the store has always been buying what she loves: a mix of old and new. A constant stream of antique pieces satisfies customers’ appetites for items with a story hidden in the details. It’s

the quaint, B. Davis Design storefront carries an array of home furnishings.

Customers regularly stop by to get their ‘B. Davis fix,’ and see the everchanging display of gifts, florals and home accessories. Whether in need of a

these details, Davis says—the patina, age, craftsmanship—that add intrigue and romance. “Everyone needs a few ‘story-tellers’ in their homes,” she says.

“As these pieces continue to age, your story will be added to their history.”

designer or looking for a fabulous find, you can accomplish both with Barb Davis at B. Davis Design.

In addition to offering antiques, B. Davis offers custom floral design, the most talked about floral arrangements in town, and the coveted MacKenzie-Childs and Juliska collections.

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CompassionateGuidanceandExpertRepresentation fromaTopSt.LouisFamilyLawFirm

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Instead of adding to the problem, we try to support and guide them, and solve it with them. We’re on their team, and they can rely on us.”

Hais, Hais and Goldberger attorneys address every clients’ individual needs,

Elliot Goldberger, as well as associates Pamela Ciskowski, Dzenana Delic, and Erin Zielinski — prides itself on receiving the best results for clients in the most

and see the results of their hard work. Hais estimates that their number of successful case results far outstrips the opposite, because of their meticulous

ethical, honest and fairest way. Hais, Hais and Goldberger’s scope of practice runs the family-law gamut, including separation, divorce, paternity, custody, child relocation and motions to modify. Because they have such a focused

case preparation. Frequently winning in higher courts, Hais says, is a good way to measure the firm’s accomplishments—but it’s not the only way. Clients often refer friends and family to the firm, which has contributed to its long and

area of expertise, lawyers at the firm truly care about the clients, and bring a

successful track record in the area. Hais says she regularly hears from former

thorough knowledge of family law to each case. From the moment they walk in and are greeted by the kind receptionist, to when the judge hands down a final ruling and beyond, clients receive specialized representation and individualized

clients, thanking the firm for helping them during their time of need. Recently, she received a letter from a man whom she helped receive time with his son.

Another e-mail thanked her for challenging the client to go back to school after

attention. Unlike larger firms, which have lawyers practicing in a variety of legal fields, Hais, Hais and Goldberger’s focus on family law allows its partners to

Hais got her maintenance in a divorce. It’s these people—not files or cases— whom the firm serves.

support its clients both in the courtroom and out.

“You can be tough in court and fight your hardest, but always be kind to clients,” says founding partner Susan Hais. “A lot of law firms forget that, and

“The most rewarding thing to me is to get responses from clients,” she says.

“Those kinds of things are why I keep practicing. I keep a drawer on one side of my desk, and every time something like that comes in, I keep it because it

think as if their clients are just a file. I’ve seen lawyers yell at their clients.

reminds me why I do what I do.”

or more than 30 years, Hais, Hais and Goldberger, P.C. has provided St. Louis families with quality legal representation and attentive care.

The firm—comprised of partners Susan Hais, her husband, Sam, and

The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Hais, Hais & GoldberGer, P.C.

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The Road to Relief is One Visit Away

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hen you are dealing with neuropathy and pain,sometimes it is the only thing you can think about.Whether it is pain in the hips,back,neck or shoulders or numbness,tingling or burning in your extremities (often a

case of neuropathy),Dr.Jeff Birkenmeier D.C.might just be the one to take it off your mind for good.Dr.Birkenmeier comes from an unusual background in engineering,but it

has proven to be the backbone of his treatment ideology in a surprising way.“My whole career in engineering was focused on making systems and processes run better.Now, I’m focused on optimizing the most impressive machines on earth: our bodies,” he says.

During his time as an engineer in Columbia, Missouri, Dr. Birkenmeier became involved in a car accident, which resulted in neck-and-back injuries. He soon found that treatment with pain killers and muscle relaxers simply wasn’t enough, and sought specialized care. Noticing an improvement and impressed by his progress, Dr. Birkenmeier took up precursor studies in addition to his career as an engineer. Dr. Birkenmeier ultimately made the career transition by obtaining his doctoral degree, and was ready to offer people with neuropathy and chronic pain the kind of relief he had found.

numbness and tingling and restoring function…basically helping people reclaim their lives”he says.

From the initial meeting, you can expect direct answers to your probing questions.After running a series of tests to evaluate your type of neuropathy and pain, Dr. Birkenmeier examines your case objectively, and makes recommendations based on the best course of treatment—even if that means referring you to a different doctor.“My take on health-care is patient-focused because it’s all about what the patient needs.”

When it comes to cost and insurance coverage, Dr. Birkenmeier strives to be as straightforward as his treatment methodology.As every policy has its own unique set of criteria, there is no set answer for the all-important question,Am I covered?

Dr. Birkenmeier is ready to diagnose and recommend treatment once you step into his office, but he will determine your coverage, and let you know up front about outof-pocket expenses.“I like surprises two times a year: Christmas and my birthday— certainly not in the doctor’s office,” he explains. Dr. Birkenmeier’s approach ensures

His approach of integrative treatment caters to your specific needs, ensuring the best

honesty from the onset.

quality of care for your neuropathy and pain.

From chronic back and neck pain, to hips, knees and shoulders, as well as foot and hand neuropathy, Dr. Birkenmeier utilizes instruments to provide a thorough understand-

Whether you suffer from neuropathy or chronic pain, the care you will find at the

ing of what is causing the neuropathy and/or pain, so that he can be spot-on in his

lieving that your neuropathy and/or pain is simply untreatable, talk to Dr. Birkenmeier,

treatment of your symptoms.“We have developed protocols for treating neuropathy and chronic pain of the spine and joints which are highly successful at decreasing pain,

who takes all things into consideration and will provide you with a clear map for the

Neuropathy and Pain Relief Institute is singular in its focus to find the right course of treatment for you, reduce symptoms, and restore function. Before losing hope, or be-

road to health.

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Personal Training Training

A Comprehensive Fitness Plan to Help You Get in the Best Shape of Your Life

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Life is a series of ebbs and flows…ups and downs. You have to make yourself a super ball, instead of a tomato. You have to be able to bounce back from whatever crisis derails you. A tomato will just fall

enhancement program geared towards young athletes. Huff notes that clients come first. “We really strive to hear what our clients want to accomplish, and then set out a path for them to do just that.” He believes

and go splat,” owner Dale Huffs says, describing the mentality one can develop towards fitness—and life—with the aid of Nutriformance. The

a client’s best bet to accomplishing fitness goals is to incorporate a

ideology behind the business is to custom-build a program that serves as the ultimate fitness guide for each client. Trainers and nutritionists collaborate to effectively create a well-balanced workout plan, based on your

more than a simple workout. Developing healthy habits, like proper eat-

current level of fitness, and your end goal. Nutriformance truly stands out with a comprehensive approach to personal training.

Huff describes the service memberships they offer, which combine time with a personal trainer, as well as access to the gym and classes. “We want to give clients everything they need to achieve their goals, helping them to see better results.” For those looking for a fitness regime to suit their lifestyles, he recommends a seven-day trial, offered complimentary

registered dietitian for the ultimate guidance. Training your body requires ing, is a key component to getting—and staying—in shape.

Invested in training from an early age, Huff founded Nutriformance with the concept of all-inclusiveness. “We hire the best possible people we can find. We have a great team, ranging from physical therapists to registered dietitians, nutritionists, massage therapists and even pilates instructors.” Each team member focuses on strengthening their concentrations, ensuring clients get a thorough understanding of each component, while developing a healthy lifestyle. “You’ll be working with a team of professionals, so that you get multiple methods of thought. It’s fun to

to new clients. The trial not only enables you to sample Nutriformance’s services, it also allows you to get to know the people behind the athletic center, as well, and decide if their approach is well-suited for you.

Developing that relationship is the secret to success when it comes to

Clients seeking a more distinctive style of training can find just that

building your body, and the personal trainers at Nutriformance focus on

at the adjacent Athletic Republic, which offers a sports performance

personalizing your routine every step of the way.

see a great relationship blossom between provider and client,” says Huff.

10407 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, Missouri 63131 314-432-6103 | nutriformance.com

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Real Estate - Relocation

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Laura McCarthy Real Estate

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hen national and international companies decide to relocate employees in and out of St. Louis, they go Laura McCarthy Real Estate.

For proof that Laura McCarthy Real Estate is one of the most respected names in local real estate, just look at its rich, 70-year history of success. Specializing in luxury residential real estate throughout St. Louis, the agency represents homes from the Central West End along Highway 40/64 to Chesterfield and the St. Charles corridor. While others struggle to imitate the company’s innovative techniques, Laura McCarthy continues to pioneer marketing strategies and use of technology to buy and sell homes.

Its website alone offers a range of tools to help buyers explore St. Louis neighborhoods and schools, in addition to information about each agent’s qualifications and experience.

Laura McCarthy makes luxury home-buying an enjoyable experience, proven by its high rate of repeat and referral customers. The company’s agents maintain a high level of integrity and customer service. In 2014, 44% of homes listed by the agency sold within 30 days on the market, many at or above listing price. With such impressive numbers, it is easy to see why

ed employee relocation to the area for major clients, including Wachovia, Boeing, Nestle Purina, Centene, Covidien-Mallinckrodt and Monsanto.

Individuals and employers alike receive premium service from Laura McCarthy’s relocation specialists, who ease the transition in and out of the area. Agents at the company must receive the Certified Relocation Professional designation in order to work in its relocation department, guaranteeing that clients receive the best care possible. Laura McCarthy’s relocation department director personally interviews all clients before pairing them with an agent (one of the agency’s approximately 25 relocation specialists) to create the perfect match. The company is a member of Cartus Broker Network, which supports more than 100,000 transferees each year.

Through this vast networking system, Laura McCarthy is able to find the best properties to suit each employees or individual’s needs, and will also work with all other third-party companies. Agents provide their clients with neighborhood savvy, a thoughtful plan of action and the experience and knowledge needed to make every transaction a positive one. Additionally, the company uses proven pricing and marketing strategies, custom adver-

Laura McCarthy’s footprint in the local relocation market is so wide.

Opening its relocation division over 30 years ago, Laura McCarthy paved

tising and strong industry connections to provide maximum exposure for both in- and out-of-town buyers. Whether they’re working to help a client around the corner or around the world, Laura McCarthy agents are experts

the way for the St. Louis relocation business. Since then, it has spearhead-

in the relocation business.

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he rush of anticipation as you walk through the front door of your new home is beyond measure. Capture that moment of security and sanctity by trusting your search for the perfect home to local

real-estate royalty, Laura McCarthy. The agency knows the St. Louis region like the back of its hand, and with educated realtors who know the ins-andouts of the business, you will receive unmatched expertise to aid you in your expedition.

Katie McLaughlin comes by the real-estate business naturally. In fact, a realty office seems like a second home to her, since her mother owned a real-estate company for almost a decade. “My mom took me with her all the time, so I basically lived in the office. If you think about it, I’ve really been in the biz since I was age 4,” says McLaughlin.

families I’ve helped are so gracious and thankful. People share that excitement with you first, and it’s simply wonderful. You feel as if you’ve become a significant part of their lives, which is such a special experience,” explains McLaughlin.

The reason so many soon-to-be homeowners treat the McLaughlins as an extension of their families is likely due to the fact that the motherand-daughter duo stick to the golden rule of doing unto others as you would have done to you. Clients can expect to be treated with dignity and respect. Cooperation is key to the process, notes McLaughlin. Listening to the clients’ needs and respecting their choices is the only way to make the home-buying process as smooth and satisfying as possible for all the

The real-estate business didn’t become a serious pursuit for McLaughlin

involved parties.

until she earned her license to assist her mother during the summers, while she attended college at Saint Louis University. “I didn’t expect to love it—but after I graduated, I partnered with my mom to make a real-estate

The McLaughlins specialize in a wide-range of market areas, including St.

team.” Since then, McLaughlin hasn’t looked back.

The aspect of the business that really drew her in was witnessing the emotional journey families experienced during the home-buying process.

“When they get that call, letting them know that the house is theirs, the

Louis and St. Charles. From the central corridor and beyond, these realtors have the resources to support your search for a dream-worthy home. “This business has taught me patience. The harder you work, the luckier you get,” McLaughlin states, proving that she values the search as much as her clients do. You can trust that her team will make sure you find a home that offers the right fit for your family.

Clayton: 314-725-5100 | Town & Country: 314-569-1177 lauramccarthy.com

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Travel

The Adventure of a Lifetime Awaits Altair Travel and Cruises-Travel Agency Pat Blassie and Ashish Sanghrajka

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hoosing your own adventure truly is within reach, thanks to Altair Travel and Cruises. From beautiful, exotic beaches to a hands-on archaeological experience, travel truly can be the adventure of a lifetime.

Altair Travel and Cruises has partnered with Big Five Tours and Expeditions to offer premium experiences customized for everyone, from couples to large groups. This partnership promises distinctive travel journeys that span the globe.

Ashish Sanghrajka, president of Big Five Tours and Expeditions, explains the opportunities that abound for those seeking a travel experience. “We do not do off-the-rack tours or have set departures. We customize all of our programs.

The result is that our guests have customized vacations tailored to their interests.”

The Precious Journeys collection is oriented towards families to provide children with an experience unlike any other. “In Ecuador, children join an archaeologist working at Agua Blanca, once home to pre-Columbian cultures. In India, they participate in a junior ranger program, and learn to collect data and track,” says Sanghrajka.

Pat Blassie, president and owner of Altair Travel and Cruises, notes that customer service is a top priority for both companies, making these once-in-a-lifetime world tours exceptional with luxury service on-call 24/7. White Glove Service is comprised of a team of specialists ready to handle any travel emergencies, should they arise. This combination of qualified specialists and customized travel arrangements make your next vacation a worldly adventure you won’t soon forget.

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Effortless Planning. Brilliant Design.

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nce that fateful day arrives—the day you decide to make someone your partner-in-crime for life—the days leading up to the altar seem

anything but a piece of cake. Bombarded with bridal magazines, online catalogs of information, and suggestions from eager-to-help friends and relatives, the planning process can become overwhelming. Rather than sifting through the overload of information, let a wedding planner handle it for you, so you can sit back and enjoy the days of being betrothed. Kate & Company is equipped and ready to step in and direct plans, ensuring your wedding day comes off flawlessly.

Catching inspiration from anywhere and everywhere, the wedding planners of Kate & Company streamline the process by syncing their ideas with what you want for your special celebration. Owner Kate Turner operates on the philosophy that it is the client’s day—not the company’s—and ensure that clients always will come first, every step of the way. “We educate ourselves on the

hammering out a detailed schedule, your day will flow effortlessly from beginning to end. Turner notes that her each member of her team brings something to the table. “Our strengths work well together. One has a background in floral design, one from corporate planning, another has a background in art, and one brings Southern wedding-planning experience with her. Creativity and business analytics do not typically go together, but our team has both.”

Turner herself has a background in corporate event planning, but her real passion always has been to create a bride and groom’s vision for the perfect wedding day. “I was always that quintessential girl, obsessed with wedding details and Martha Stewart Weddings, and all of that. My dad advised me, when starting a business, that the biggest challenges were accounting and marketing, so I went to Saint Louis University to learn those [disciplines].” After gaining that experience and getting her feet wet on the corporate side, Turner made her

industry, not only on wedding planning, but on floral designs, catering details and what photographers [look to capture]. We then can direct our clients to the best vendor, based on what they want, and to fit their budget.”

This creative eye for all of the aspects of a wedding translates to a distinctive

girlhood dream a reality by launching Kate & Company. Now, she’s thrilled to

style for every event, but the team at Kate & Company also is adept at the crucial, behind-the-scenes details, as well. From crunching the numbers to

understand your vision, and be open to their advice.” Kate & Company strives

help others make their wedding dreams come true. “From a gothic, Halloweeninspired event to a preppy, Kate Spade one, I’ve done it all,” notes Turner. “The key to finding a wedding planner is to look for someone you trust. Make them to make your vision for a picture-perfect wedding a dream come true.

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Weight Loss

Charles D’Angelo The Weight Loss Expert

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o one better understands the trials and tribulations of attempting to lose weight than Charles D’Angelo.The up-and-down struggle certainly is an ongoing battle—but it is one in which you can see a repeated victory if approached with the right discipline. D’Angelo can train you to hone your skills with

component from many workout routines and diet plans was a simple one: evolving

the proper tool set to guarantee continual triumph. He has faced the challenge himself—and came out victorious.

“At 16 years-old, I weighed 360 pounds at my heaviest—and I was miserable.

Walking up stairs, talking to people…all of it proved difficult for me, and so I had no

adversity. Looking at obstacles as opportunities will allow you to achieve anything

self-esteem. I was a wreck physically and mentally.” says D’Angelo. His situation compelled him to make a drastic change. Unable to join a gym since he had no credit card, D’Angelo tried a new approach, determined to start a pattern of healthy living. He stocked up on books, and watched online videos, about and by people who inspired him.“I read and listened to as many people who were in fantastic shape as I could, and I realized there was something to being passionate about life.

The one pervasive facet of all these achievers was an extraordinary mindset. I then resolved myself to designing something simple and understandable for the world of

one’s mindset.“There is nothing that is impossible, if you are willing to commit to a new philosophy,” he explains.“Nothing can stop you but yourself.”

D’Angelo describes developing an‘extraordinary mindset’to help you through any because hope and determination will carry you through. He notes that it does not matter where you came from, or what difficulties are present in your life. It is ultimately up to you to tackle your weight struggle with enough gumption to see results.“To have more in life, you have to become more in life. It takes good eating, proper exercise and the right mindset to make the machine work,” says D’Angelo.

Having seen people come into his office, desperate for change, from celebrities and political leaders, including Angela Bassett and Senator Claire McCaskill, D’Angelo has seen it all. He views each case with the same enthusiasm, promising success to those willing to adapt their attitudes. His own success story inspired him to write the bestselling book, Think and Grow Thin, earning endorsements from President

fitness, which, at that time, was filled with ambiguity.”

Bill Clinton and Tony Robbins.The book targets mind over muscles to break down

D’Angelo lost all that weight, and then began building muscle. But he didn’t stop there. He formulated a method to share with the world, and has helped others turn their lives around—as he had.“I went from a life of mediocrity to fulfillment,

the reason for your weight gain. His formula for molding your mindset promises a foolproof method to winning the battle of weight.“It makes me feel my absolute

having confidence and serving others,” says D’Angelo. He found that the missing

thought was possible.”

best to see someone who had no hope, leave my office, and see beyond what they

Call today for a free consultation

314-495-3228 | CharlesDAngelo.com

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he essence of Fischer Window and Door all comes down to one thing: experience. The Fischer family has been a leader in the building products industry since 1941, and bought the company—previously known

Clients also can choose from customizable options for made-to-order items.

Options range from gorgeous mahogany front doors and striking hardware to spectacular sliding glass doors and decorative windows.

as Marvin Window and Door Store—almost three years ago.

Fischer Window and Door invites its customers to stop by its Brentwood

Architects, builders and homeowners trust Fischer Window and Door to provide the finest products and excellent service. Fischer Window and Door works

location and see the state-of-the-art showroom, one of the largest in the area.

Architectural sales representative John O’Brien says customers are always impressed by the thorough knowledge of the sales staff; each member of the

with new construction, commercial, remodeling and replacement, making sure every element of each space is built with the clients’ needs and styles in mind.

company’s residential sales department has more than 25 years of window and

tices to lower environmental impact, while still producing beautiful, energyefficient products for a better future. Almost all of the company’s products exceed federal Energy Star guidelines, and the sales representatives gladly

door sales experience in the St. Louis area. The sales representatives provide customers with the best advice, ideas and information for their projects.

Fischer employees can help clients with any situation, from sprucing up a home’s curb appeal and finding windows that will fit the aesthetic of a historic property, to upgrading a home’s windows to have better insulation.

Fischer partners with Marvin Window and Doors, which produces some of the most high-end product lines in the window and door industry. Using the best material, techniques and technology, the company creates three product lines

In recent years, the company has introduced environmentally friendly prac-

help customers find the right solutions to making their home more green.

Fischer Window and Door’s website features a photo gallery of some of its most impressive projects. To learn more about the company’s extensive inventory and commitment to providing the best service around, stop by the showroom.

The experienced salespeople are eager to help you with all your window and door needs.

that are sold by Fischer: Integrity (fiberglass products with wood interior); Infinity (all-fiberglass products); and Marvin (the company’s main product line). Together, the lines form an inventory of windows and doors filled with all sizes, shapes and styles to give customers a plethora of home-design choices.

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UMMER MEANS OPENING UP YOUR LAKE HOUSE FOR the season. Kris Keller of The Design Source Ltd. worked with her team, as well as builder Dan Miesner, to create a perfect retreat for a St. Louis family in Innsbrook, just an hour’s drive west of town. I recently spoke with Keller about the project.

The property has room for a large family. What were the requirements for the various ages of the children?

The homeowners have two sons. The older boy loves art and has

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a drafting table in his room. We added many accessories just for him; he loves keys and collects them.

The younger son loves playing outdoors, and building forts and creating all sorts of things. The two boys share a loft that is located between their two bedrooms, and is accessible only by a ladder in each room! It is a totally private zone for them to hang, dream, play, watch TV and create!

You used leather for many of your furnishing choices. Was that a request by the owners?

Our homeowners loved leather for this home because it was absolutely no fuss, and child- and pet-friendly (they have a large dog). This worked for being on the lake, with kids in and out of water, and doing lots of hiking, exploring and general dirty-making activities. We worked to establish character and contrast in materials (layering texture) by combining the leather with fabric in our custom pieces for the outer backs of chairs and sofas. It was a soothing contrast to the abundant texture, which was counter-intuitive to my usual thoughts about leather being hard, lacking the tactile connection that we normally establish in our design work.

Countertops throughout were varying slabs of granite—always with rich character and lots of movement. Indian River slate was used for much of the hard surface flooring. The kitchen features cobalt blue accents that speak to the lake, a nice surprise in the earthy palette.

The pair of transitional wing chairs in the great room were selected by the homeowner and used at her request. We loved the hides that covered the outer backs of the chairs!

How was the color palette chosen for this project?

Nature gave us abundant opportunity to create a color palette with chameleon-like quality so that the colors recede (disappear), yet support the strong character of the home’s architecture.

Balancing the copious amounts of cedar used in the home with soft yet organic color was our vision and our mission. We selected wonderful original art. These pieces also gave the project an infusion of color and grace that would have been otherwise missing. I love the refinement of oil paintings.

Was this the couple’s first lake house?

This family has another lake home, too. The first home is smaller. They fell in love with Innsbrook and all that the community offers. They love a commute of just an hour. Flexibility is the key for them, and Innsbrook offers that in every way by meeting each family member’s wants and needs.

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Continued from page 67 How does this home compare/contrast to their city home?

We have worked extensively with the homeowners on their St. Louis home, as well. It is also a very child-friendly environment. Refined fabrics lend elegance to the St. Louis home that is a contrast to the rustic environment at Innsbrook.

Which custom finishes do you find to be the most interesting on this project?

We love designing beautiful custom tile work.

The detailing of the lower level wainscot design was created specifically for this project, as well, and combines the stained (smooth cedar) with the roughhewn cedar incorporated on the main level.

What design challenges did you face on this project?

Our constant challenge was keeping a balance in our elements and working to achieve harmony, while incorporating the abundant use of cedar that our homeowner wanted in this family lodge. We were vigilant in our selections in all finishes; they had to look great and be easy, low- to no-maintenance options, inside and out.

How did you give equal importance to the design, livability and the magnificent views on this project?

We were able to achieve harmony in livability and design through selection of materials and furnishings, and (working with) the stunning landscape of the property leading gracefully to the lake.

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ESIDING ON 3 ACRES OF LEVEL land, this elegant abode welcomes you in with a brick facade and large bay window. Decked in country-chic details, the estate showcases quality design elements with crown molding, a coffered ceiling and built-in bookcases featured in almost every room. Serve up a smorgasbord of brunch items on the weekend, with the use of the Wolf dual-fuel range and Miele oven, plus double stainless steel sinks. Cleanup has never been easier than with two Miele dishwashers at your disposal. Opt to relax poolside next, or catch up on conversation while sitting out on the brick patio. Between the pool house and covered patio, outdoor entertaining is delightfully ideal. Come cooler weather, you can swiftly adapt the party to an indoor scene with a fully finished lower level, and save on energy in the process with a zoned geothermal HVAC. The master suite with its cathedral ceiling offers the perfect getaway. The luxury master bath invites you in with elegant marble and a heated floor and features both an air tub and rain-head shower.

This 4-bedroom, 5-full and 2-half bathroom home in Ladue is listed for $2.650 million.

John Ryan, The Ryan Tradition, 993-8000, theryantradition.com

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PHOTOS BY STEVEN B. SMITH

Coldwell Banker Gundaker, one of St. Louis’ leading residential real estate brokerage companies, offers 19 offices with more than 1,300 sales associates serving metropolitan St. Louis and east-central Missouri. CBG was formed in 2001 with the merger of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (originally the Ira E. Berry Company, founded in 1939) and Gundaker Realtors (founded in 1968). The associates of the Town & Country office rank among the area’s most experienced retail professionals with special expertise in the Ladue market and central corridor.

LISTINGS

NEW ON THE MARKET BED/BATH 63108 18 Lenox Place (pictured) 7 / 5

PRICE

BED/BATH

$1,595,000

63119 47 Lake Forest

4/5

$1,250,000

63105 8411 Kingsbury Blvd

4/5

$1,995,000

6475 Wydown Blvd

5/9

$2,099,000

4 Brentmoor Park (pictured)

6/7

$3,150,000

63124 935 Tirrill Farms Road

4/6

$1,495,000

9747 Litzsinger Road

4/5

$1,570,000

2660 S. Warson Road

7 / 11

$5,400,000

9847 Litzsinger Road (pictured)

5 / 10

$6,650,000

4/5

$1,365,000

63119 10 Algonquin Lane (pictured)

THE FOLLOWING LUXURY PROPERTIES WENT ON THE MARKET THE FIRST TWO WEEKS IN JUNE:

18 LENOX PLACE

4 BRENTMOOR PARK

9847 LITZSINGER ROAD

PRICE

63131 2434 Hermitage Hill Lane

5/5

$1,125,000

12 Radnor Road

3/4

$1,675,000

10 Frontenac Place

5/5

$1,795,000

3 Devondale

5/8

$1,798,900

14 Geyer Wood Lane

5/9

$1,925,000

63141 425 Conway Wold Byway St.

4/5

$1,150,000

12621 Conway Road (pictured)

4/7

$1,799,000

63017 14840 Sugarwood Trail Drive (pictured)

10 ALGONQUIN LANE

12621 CONWAY ROAD

4/7

$1,550,000

14840 SUGARWOOD TRAIL DRIVE

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BY PAT RAVEN, PH.D., AND JULIE HESS

FEW WEEKS AGO, WE entertained a friend who loves wild landscapes, so we planned a road trip to the western Missouri prairies for the early summer bloom. Met by avid plant-lovers from the Missouri Prairie Foundation, we hiked, picnicked and photographed our way through Schwartz, Golden, Penn-Sylvania and Coyne prairies. Right at the transition between spring and summer flowers, we were able to enjoy a wide variety of prairie beauties, ranging from the elegant, pale violet-blue spikes of Camassia to the obnoxious, but fun, vivid pink powder puffs of sensitive briar. Along the way, I searched the horizon for my newest garden favorite – penstemon! We saw dozens and dozens of tightly clustered pure white flower spikes of the native trumpet penstemon, and perhaps a few hundred tall, white-to-pink Penstemon digitalis, prairie foxglove.

Late in the day, we drove down a farm road to see the Welsch Tract, a recently acquired 80-acre property now undergoing prairie restoration. We had seen enough to be satisfied, but our hosts knew we would enjoy viewing their work in progress. We did not expect an experience of total prairie bliss on this worn-out piece of old farmland; but what looked at first glance like snow in the distance turned out to be almost 50 acres of prairie foxglove in full, magnificent bloom! It was a shimmering sheet of white floral flags almost 4 feet tall waving gently in the breeze. Stretching from the roadside to the foot of a distant hill, this piece of prairie was carpeted by the blossoms of the first crop of penstemons being grown in a partnership between the Missouri Prairie Foundation and Hamilton Seed.

As the demand for native plants has grown, the need for seed has boomed with it. Here, to the benefit of all, one of our best prairie perennials was blooming its heart out.

We Missourians are so lucky to have such pretty penstemons in our native plant palette.

This genus has a very broad North American distribution, with extreme richness in the mountainous western states.

About 270 species are found in the U.S., many of these species with quite narrow habitat endemism. Penstemon flowers have evolved with some special pollination partners, with different flower forms attracting bees, moths, butterflies, wasps, beetles and hummingbirds.

In the garden, penstemons are very wellbehaved perennials. There are hundreds of species and hybrid penstemons for the garden

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or the wild border. From a distance, they resemble thin, delicate, open-faced snapdragons of which they are relatives. Some species tolerate very dry conditions, and others will make it into the marshy roadside ditches. Easy to grow, sunloving perennials, they will reseed and move around in the garden, which is quite an advantage since penstemons tend to be short-lived perennials. They may be grown from cuttings or divisions, as well. Peak bloom is in May and June, but new cultivars a re e x te n d i n g the color cycle with repeat bloom on into the late summer.

Penstemons may be picky growers in other places, but they thrive i n o u r s u n n y, limestone rich gardens and glades.

A great choice for St. Louis is Penstemon x mexicali ‘Pikes Peak Purple,’ with regal rich purple petals and white-streaked throats. A recurrent bloomer, if you cut for flowers, more will come. Same for its sister ‘Red Rocks’, with showy thumb-sized flowers.

The Carillo Series (Penstemon x Mexicali) is a low-growing group with clump-forming plants less than a foot tall. With great basal branching, they have many floral stems rising and an extended bloom period. Selected colors are ‘Carillo Rose’, ‘Purple’ and ‘Red’. Great for mass planting in the landscape, and small enough to be used for edging or mixed containers. This series has won several Fleuroselect awards.

‘Red Riding Hood’ was the first Remy Lubbe Dutch hybrid penstemon to follow me home. This darling cutie is bright cherry red and much more compact than most penstemon species. It forms a full 2-foot clump with excellent basal branching for multiple flower spikes. There are now many colors in the ‘Riding Hood’ series, including ‘Delfts Blue Riding Hood’ (12 inches tall with white throated blue flowers), straight Blue, Hot Pink, Lavender, Purple and the bi-color MarbleCream. They are all perfectly winter-hardy and deer-resistant.

New and not yet tested here are ‘Rock Candy Pink’ and ‘Rock Candy Purple’. These are both low-growing, front-of-the-border cultivars with repeat bloom, if deadheaded. If I can get my spade near some, I’ll let you know how they do.

PHOTO BY PAT RAVEN

PENSTEMONS MAY BE PICKY GROWERS IN OTHER PLACES, BUT THEY THRIVE IN OUR SUNNY, LIMESTONERICH GARDENS AND GLADES.

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

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

EXPERIENCE: FIRE AND ICE Saturday, June 20, 6-9:30 p.m.; town-and-country.org - Billed as the Town and County party of the year, the community celebration takes place on the Town Square - Family-friendly activities such as live music, kids’ corner and fireworks are among the highlights - Blankets and chairs are welcome for fireworks viewing on the Principia property

EXPERIENCE: CLAYTON MUSIC & WINE FESTIVAL - Carondelet Plaza is the setting for this weekend event featuring music from the Bottoms Up Blues Gang, Charles Glenn Sings Jazz and Javier Mendoza - Free wine samples - Food available for purchase from 801 Chophouse, Kaldi’s, The RitzCarlton and Whitebox Eatery

SEE & HEAR: PAMELA ROSE Jazz at the Bistro (June 21); Emerson Performance Center at Harris-Stowe (June 22); lauraxinstitute.org - First-of-its-kind benefit concerts for the Don and Heidi Wolff Jazz Institute, and the Laura X-Laura Rand Orthwein Jr. World Institute - Jazz at the Bistro concert features Wild Women of Song: Great Gal Composers of the Early Jazz and Blues Era (tickets $40 each) - Emerson Performance Center concert features Etta James: Her Life and Music (free and open to the public)

SEE: BRING IT ON June 26 and 27; Edison Theatre at Washington University; cocastl.org - COCA’s summer musical is based on the popular cheerleading film and Tony Award-winning musical - The cast includes local students, as well as nationally recognized stage professionals

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LL OF HOLLYWOOD IS ABUZZ THIS week with the happy news that A-list actor Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife, Sophie Hunter, welcomed a baby boy. On the heels of that announcement came word that the couple has not released the baby’s name. Well, let the postulation begin. I mean, it’s one thing if your last name is Pitt or Damon, you have some latitude in the ‘that’s a mouthful’ baby name department. But Cumberbatch? Your options are limited. Granted, Benedict Cumberbatch easily is the most fun celebrity name to say, but without question it is, um, syllabic.

I get the sense that these parents are not the give-a-kid-a-trendy-name types, so we will have to wait and see. If they’re looking for guidance from others of their ilk—but I truly hope they are not—here are some recent examples: Briar Rose Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen named their daughter this fairy-tale princess combo last year. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to pull a fork out of my thigh.

Sunday Molly Austin Powers alum Mike Myers told Jimmy Fallon that he and his wife hate Sundays, but gave their daughter the name in hopes of changing their outlook. Yes, because that’s what babies are for.

Apollo Bowie Flynn Stefani-Rossdale I think that’s enough.

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Esmeralda Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes chose this name for their daughter. And since Ryan Gosling is perfect in every way—flawless, really—then the name must be perfect, too.

Royal Reign Lil’ Kim snatched this name out of contention for Prince William and Princess Kate. The real royals had to settle for Charlotte.

Jane Jimmy Kimmel, bless you.

Easily the most celeb-friendly quirky-perfect name for this Cumberbatch baby is Q, or Cue, depending on your preference. Q because it’s cool as he*l, or Cue because both parents are actors.

Then, together with the last name, it becomes Cucumber Batch. Thank you very much (I’m dropping the mic and walking off stage).

Oh, and congratulations to the happy couple.

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Saturday, June 20, 4-10 p.m.; claytonmo.gov

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REVIEWS

MOVIE REVIEWS

THEATER REVIEW

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Jurassic World

AAAAAAAND ACTION! RATING: 6 out of 10

THEATER PHOTO COURTESY OF KEN HOWARD, NEW IN THEATERS PHOTO BY © SPLASH NEWS

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BY MARK BRETZ

THE STORY

EMEMBER that little cartoon drawing that shows a picture of the teeny tiny dinosaur brain inside the great big dinosaur skull?

Yeah, forget you ever saw that. In fact forget everything you know, assume, imagine, think, envision or hypothesize about dinosaurs, drink a very large glass of wine and enjoy.

The film wisely doesn’t stray too far from the premise of the original... at first. We have the island, and the two young children, the beautiful scientist (Bryce Dallas Howard) and the ruggedly handsome expert Owen (Chris Pratt). And of course we have dinosaurs. Isla Nublar is finally the theme park John Hammond had dreamed of, and like all theme parks, the investors are always looking for new ways to attract visitors. At Six Flags it’s a new ride, here it’s a new species of dinosaur. Of course, despite their confidence messing with Mother Nature, the scientists at the park don’t fully comprehend their creation. If you said the dinosaur escapes and starts attacking people, give yourself a gold star.

If you are willing to overlook a few things, this movie is a thrilling, action-packed ride. By “a few things,” I mean the fact that Owen actually trains raptors at the park like the dolphins at Sea World. I had a bit of trouble keeping my eyes on the screen because I was rolling them, but the acting is good, the suspense is white-knuckle and the pace is breakneck.

Spanish princess Costanza is shipwrecked off the coast of Cyprus en route to her marriage to England’s King Richard the Lion-Hearted in the year 1191. With her cousin and servant Berardo at her side, she seeks sanctuary on the island where they have washed ashore. Isacio, the island’s ruler, welcomes them, but Costanza chooses not to reveal her true identity.

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Handel liked to showcase alto castratos in his operas and it’s arresting to hear not one but two countertenors in the small ensemble assembled for this adaptation, including the internationally renowned Tim Mead making his OTSL debut in the title role.

Love and Mercy John Cusack is garnering enthusiastic praise for his portrayal of Beach Boys’ front man Brian Wilson.

Far from the Maddening Crowd A stubborn beauty (Carey Mulligan) must choose among three suitors in this Victorian romance.

I’ll See You in My Dreams Blythe Danner plays a lonely widow who suddenly begins relationships with two very different men.

Spy Melissa McCarthy brings the laughs, if not the plot, in this hilarious spy spoof about a CIA desk agent forced into undercover work when her partner disappears.

The Woman in Gold The brilliant story of an octogenarian (Helen Mirren) fighting to recover a valuable painting stolen from her Jewish family by the Nazis.

Inside Out Pixar’s latest offering follows Riley, an awkward kid uprooted from her childhood home. As she tries to make her way in a new city, her emotions—all voiced as separate characters—try to guide her in this coming of age story.

Isacio’s daughter Pulcheria becomes jealous when her fiancé Oronte, the prince of Syria, becomes infatuated with Costanza. Isacio himself is attracted to the ‘peasant girl,’ whom he later learns is Costanza. When he discovers that Costanza has never met her betrothed, Isacio decides to foist his daughter upon Richard and keep Costanza for himself.

Learning of Costanza’s whereabouts, Richard arrives at Isacio’s fortress disguised as his own elderly ambassador. Isacio tells the ambassador that Costanza (in the guise of his daughter, Pulcheria) is waiting to go to England with King Richard. Oronte reveals the scheme to Richard, and Pulcheria changes her mind when she sees how much Oronte loves her. Isacio takes Costanza hostage but is defeated by Richard’s troops. He is spared death, but Richard dictates that Isacio’s kingdom will now be governed by Pulcheria.

HIGHLIGHTS George Frideric Handel’s lush opera Riccardo Primo is just now enjoying its American premiere in a new translation by Lee Blakeley and Damian Thantrey commissioned by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. It’s a curious work, to be sure, but one that kept the opening-night audience entertained with its liberal doses of comedy and some pleasing, if unusual, singing.

COMPANY: Opera Theatre of Saint Louis VENUE: Browning Mainstage, Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road DATES: June 11, 13, 20, 24, 26 TICKETS: $25-$129; contact 961-0644 or Experience Opera.org RATING: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5.

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Once one becomes accustomed to the extraordinarily high voices of Mead and Tai Oney in another OTSL debut as Oronte, there’s the matter of the peculiar influx of comedy into the proceedings. Of course, the translation by Blakeley and Thantrey, replete with somewhat hackneyed phrases—and probably intentionally so—has a lot to do with that.

There’s impressive vocal work all around, including the aforementioned Mead and Oney. Adam Lau’s commanding bass brings persuasive power to Berardo, while Brandon Cedel’s bassbaritone seems to be the right register for the scoundrel Isacio.

Sopranos Susannah Biller and Devon Guthrie, as Costanza and Pulcheria, respectively, also deliver satisfactorily when called upon to showcase their own tonal clarity.

Opera Theatre’s commissioning of this American premiere is surprisingly light in mood. Handel’s music, though, is as breathtaking as ever. The combination makes Richard the Lionheart an intriguing, if offbeat, experience.

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spicybits

BY MATT SORRELL

Congrats to Truffles. The Ladue finedining restaurant recently got a three-star designation on The World of Fine Wine magazine’s list of the Best Wine Lists in America 2015.

It’s the second year in a row the restaurant has been so honored. Well done!

The Wood Cask, which features a variety of dishes from Chef ZACH GALE, formerly of Robust, is now open for business in Kirkwood. It’s housed in the former 11 Mile House space on Manchester Road.

Publico

We told you a while back that The Wine Merchant was moving to a new location. Well, the move is complete. The new space, at 7817 Forsyth Blvd. in Clayton, is now open for business.

WE’VE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO MAKE THE rounds at Mexican restaurants around town, from authentic taquerias to Tex Mex eateries to places specializing in south-of-the-border street food.

The latest one we’ve experienced is Publico, which takes a decidedly fine-dining take on Mexican cuisine.

Publico is the latest venture from Mike Randolph of The Good Pie and Half & Half. The space, which was designed by restaurant experts Space Architecture & Design, is a nice mix of the rustic and the modern. The metal tree-like sculptures ‘growing out’ of the dining room wall is an especially striking design element. While the food is quite upscale in preparation and presentation, the vibe of the dining room is laid back and comfortable.

The Publico menu offers a really eclectic selection of creative takes on dishes you’re probably familiar with in more pedestrian versions, and according to our server, they rotate fairly frequently. On our visit, the selections were basically broken down into Platos Pequenos (small plates), Vegetal, Arepas, Tacos, some larger meat dishes cooked up on the wood-burning hearth, and Para Dos, whole fish and chicken preparations made to share with a group.

The small plates caught our eye first. These dishes were heavy on seafood, like grilled oysters, baby octopus and grilled scallop. We eventually decided on the Baby Octopus ($12); and a traditional favorite, Pinto Beans ($5). The octopus is super-simple: just a bowl of tiny cephalopods, along with multi-colored tomatillos, seasoned with paprika. The preparation seemed almost

Pairings Wine & Dessert Bar in Des Peres has shuttered. In a Facebook post, the owners say they’ve sold the space to a local group that’s planning to remodel it and open up a new concept sometime later this summer. No word yet on what that’ll be.

The Chase Park Plaza hotel is hosting the second evening of its summer Signature Event Series with DESTINATION: Cape Cod on Friday, June 26. The menu will feature Maine lobster rolls, New England clam chowder, fish and chips, a chilled seafood display of clams and oysters, plus plenty of sides and desserts. There’ll be Cape Codstyle music and art, as well. Tickets are $45 per person (tax and gratuity not included).

For more information, call 633-3056.

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Asian in its simplicity, and the way the seafood was cooked just so—with a bit of give, but not rubbery. The pinto beans definitely are a cut above, creamy and seasoned with lamb drippings, mint and chives for richness, along with a clean finish.

Arepas basically are corn pancakes; and at Publico, they’re paired with a few other ingredients to produce a really wide variety of flavors. We tried the Guacamole Arepas ($12) and the Higado.

The guacamole dish is pretty straightforward, and includes such staples as queso and salsa. The Higado really stood out for us. It features some lamb-liver butter, an airy, creamy pate of sorts, placed on an arepa with maple syrup and a bit of fried sage. The lamb-liver butter has an extremely light texture, which is totally at odds (in the best of ways) with its almost-dark, metallic flavor. Paired with sweet syrup and the pancake, it’s a real revelation.

After that auspicious start, we tried out some tacos, the Pescado Blanco ($9) and the Hongos ($8), The base of the pescado blanco is smoked whitefish, accented nicely with some jalapeno cream cheese and a bit of cilantro. The hongos showcases oyster mushroom with cucumber, radish and some crema made from goat cheese for some tang. Both sets of tacos come two to an order, and are exceptional.

The bar program at Publico also is pretty solid, with a good selection of mezcals, as well as some solid cocktails, like the Mezcal Margarita ($9), a smoky take on this classic tipple.

For some elevated Mexican cuisine, Publico is the place to be.

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OG Hospitality, the folks behind Cucina Pazzo in the CWE, have announced they’ll be closing the restaurant effective on Sunday, June 28. They’ll be reopening it as the second location of their popular The Tavern Kitchen & Bar later this summer.

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GREEN GOURMET

The Lavender Life

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AVENDER. THE MUCH-BELOVED herb evokes thoughts of a soft, soothingly sweet floral scent associated with relaxation and perhaps, even a good night’s sleep. But after recently finding it in a pastry, as well as in ice cream, on roasted potatoes and chicken, in a salad dressing, and in a cocktail, this columnist wanted to learn more about the culinary possibilities of the lavender. Fortunately, Deborah Nathe, owner of Winding Brook Estate—A Lavender Farm, in Eureka, was willing to assist.

But first, a little about Nathe and her husband Steve’s farm, which was originally purchased

by Deborah’s father 50 years ago as a place for his family and their horses. “We lived in the old farmhouse on the property for about a year before eventually moving to California, which is where I spent the majority of my adult life,” Nathe recalls.

“But my parents held on to the property, and for the majority of that time, the land just sat. Years later, my father decided to rent the property. And when my kids and I went to visit the property, I met my now-husband, Steve, who had only been living there about two months.” In 2001, Deborah and Steve were married on the property, and began looking at ways they could use the land as a business.

“A few years before, back in California, I remembered having lunch with a friend of mine who was an interior designer,” Nathe says. “She told me that she wanted to move with her husband to Napa to grow lavender. I asked her, Don’t you mean that you want to grow grapes? She said, Nah, everybody does the grape thing in Napa. I want to grow lavender. Well, I was growing lavender in my yard in California and had it in my house, and I thought the idea sounded really interesting.”

So years later, as Deborah and Steve stood on their property in Eureka, the idea returned.

“But Steve didn’t know what lavender was,” she laughed, “so we decided to do a lot of research.”

The couple traveled to what Nathe describes as ‘the largest lavender-growing region in the U.S.’ near the small town of Sequim on the Olympic peninsula in Washington state. “They do a wonderful lavender festival there every year. We visited lavender farms, took classes and learned so many things about lavender,” Nathe remembers.

The couple then planted a test plot of about 10 different lavander varieties at a sheep farm they have in Salem, Missouri. “The plants thrived in Salem; so in 2006, we prepared to plant in Eureka, preparing the soil and building an infrastructure for 8,000 plants.”

According to Nathe, the Eureka farm has suffered a great deal of plant loss following two harsh winters in a row. However, the ranch in Salem, which is located in southern Missouri, was virtually unaffected. “From a manufacturing point

of view, this does not have an impact on our business; but from a marketing point of view, people want to come and see the lavender growing and right now, there really isn’t much lavender to see in Eureka.”

Nathe says that one consideration is a demonstration garden situated between the old barn on the property that now houses the farm’s shop and an old garage, which would provide some protection from the elements for the plants. “I give lavender talks (the second Saturday of every month at 10:30 a.m.) and offer aromatherapy classes, where I explain the chemical breakdown of different varieties of lavender,” she says. Nathe also is quick to point out lavender’s many wonderful properties, including antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, cytophilactic (stimulates cellular activity and regeneration),

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deodorizer, sedative and its natural insect-repelling ability.

Grown with organic practices, lavender products sold in the Winding Brook Estate shop include essential oils; bath, body and beauty products; sachets and cleaning products. “Our most popular product is our Home and Body Mist, which most people use to help them to fall sleep by spritzing it on their pillow at night,” Nathe explains. “It has been proven that lavender does help sleep— American University did a study and found that lavender helps you to reach deeper levels of sleep.”

The shop also features a gourmet foods section, which plays a part in another regular event at the farm: Sample Saturday (the next one is on June 20). “We talk about how you can use lavender in cooking—some of things that we sample include Lavender Gooey Butter Cake, Lavender Lemon Bars and Key Lime Coconut Lavender Scones.”

Nathe points out that the bud is the only part of the lavender plant that should be used for cooking, as the leaves have too much camphor in them.

The cooking varieties include Provence, Melissa, Royal Velvet, Betty’s Blue and Hidcote (and not the common garden variety Munstead). “It’s not that the other varieties or leaves would hurt you,” she explains. “Lavender is not harmful, but some lavenders have too much camphor, which would make your food taste bitter or just off.”

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LAVENDER BERRY GOOEY BUTTER CAKE Recipe courtesy of Winding Brook Estate—A Lavender Farm

FOR THE CRUST: 1 large egg 1 box yellow cake mix 1 stick of butter (softened) 1 t vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS: Mix ingredients together. Press the mixture into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking pan.

FOR THE FILLING: 2 large eggs 1 box of powdered sugar 1 8 oz package of cream cheese 2 t chopped or ground dried lavender culinary buds ½ t vanilla extract 1 c berries of your choice (blackberries, blueberries or raspberries)

DIRECTIONS: Beat together eggs, powdered sugar, cream cheese and vanilla. Stir in lavender, and mix well to distribute throughout batter. Pour into

the pan containing the crust mix. Add your berries of choice, evenly spreading over the top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Cool.

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MISSOURI CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Hear Morning Music, Music After Work, Trios of Darkness and Light and more at First Congregational Church in Webster Groves. Various times. mochambermusic.org.

JUDY BLUME Maryville Talks Books continues with bestselling and beloved author Judy Blume, discussing and signing her new novel for adults, In the Unlikely Event, at Maryville University Auditorium. 7 p.m. $31, admits one and includes a copy of the book; $36, admits two and includes a book.

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THROUGH 6/27

CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR Acclaimed Beatles tribute group, Classical Mystery Tour, will perform with the St. Louis Symphony at Powell Hall.

7:30 p.m. $35-$75.

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Volcanic Ash will perform in Faust Park as part of Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Concerts Series. 7 p.m. 636-532-3399 or chesterfieldmochamber.com.

6/23-30 HAIRSPRAY The Muny presents the Tony Awardwinning musical, Hairspray, under the stars in Forest Park. 8:15 p.m. Various prices.

534-1111 or muny.org.

6/24

CELEBRATE DAD 6/20 FATHER’S DAY FLOAT Join Dad on a scenic canoe ride down the Meramec River, from Sherman Beach Park to Castlewood State Park, followed by lunch.

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6/20-21

EMMELINE Opera Theatre presents the tragic tale of Emmeline at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Various times. $25-$130.

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THROUGH 6/28 THE ARISTOCATS Experience feline fun as STAGES St. Louis presents Disney’s The Aristocats at The Playhouse at Westport Plaza. Various times. $22-$26. 821-2407 or stagesstlouis.org.

VINTAGE BLISS MARKET Find vintage, antique, handmade and repurposed goods at the annual Vintage Bliss Market at Westport Plaza. Various times.

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LINDSEY STIRLING Acclaimed violinist Lindsey Stirling will play at the Fox Theatre.

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WHITAKER MUSIC FESTIVAL The Whitaker Music Festival continues with a performance by the Jeremiah Johnson Band at Cohen Amphitheater in the Missouri Botanical Garden. 7:30 p.m. Free.

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6/21 FATHER’S DAY JAZZ CONCERT Pamela Rose will perform the special show, Wild Women of Song: Great Gal Composers of the Early Jazz and Blues Era, at Jazz at the Bistro. 7 p.m. $40. jazzstl.org.

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH CRUISE Board a Gateway Arch Riverboat for a brunch buffet and live Dixieland music. 12:30 p.m. $40, adults; $18, ages 3-12. 877-982-1410 or gatewayarch.com.

6/26 JUNGLE BOOGIE Whiskey Morning will play country and bluegrass during Saint Louis Zoo’s family-friendly concert series. 5-8 p.m. Free.

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THROUGH 8/23 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.

6/26-27

THROUGH 2/14 A WALK IN 1875 ST. LOUIS Explore St. Louis in the year 1875 through photographs, artifacts and writings of the day at the Missouri History Museum.

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6/23 BRAD MELTZER Bestselling political suspense author Brad Meltzer presents The President’s Shadow, the next novel in his acclaimed Culper Ring series, at St. Louis County Library Headquarters.

7 p.m. 994-3300 or slcl.org.

BRING IT ON Go on a high-flying journey as COCA presents Bring It On at Washington University’s Edison Theatre. Various times. $16.

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CHECK THIS OUT 7/2-4 FAIR SAINT LOUIS Experience the music of Blondie, Kool & the Gang, Melissa Etheridge and more, as well as family festivities and fireworks, during ‘America’s Biggest Birthday Party’ at Forest Park. Various times.

Free. fairsaintlouis.org.

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5. Sticker 8. Dish with seasoned rice 13. ‘Baloney!’

14. Hamster’s home 15. Clear, as a disk 16. Coastal raptor 17. ___-bodied 18. An emotional girl, perhaps 19. Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio, 2002 22. Command to a dog 23. Clairvoyance, e.g.

24. Help in el hospital 27. D.C. bigwig 29. Rear 33. Elevate 34. Blood carrier 36. 20-20, e.g.

37. Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, 2005 40. Boy 41. Membranes 42. Dad’s rival 43. Eye affliction 45. Behold

46. Bearish 47. Hot springs, say 49. Buzzing pest 50. Paul Newman and Tom Cruise, 1986 58. Bits 59. Indian attire 60. Ancient alphabetic character 61. Two-door 62. Schindler’s ___ 63. American ___ 64. Downhill racer 65. ___ to Billie Joe 66. Prison compartment

Down 1. On ___ (without a contract) 2. 100 kurus 3. ___ It Romantic?

4. 2012 thriller starring Eric Roberts 5. Gibberish 6. ___ fruit 7. Atoll protector 8. River to the Rio Grande 9. Enter forcibly 10. Flock member 11. Fishing, perhaps

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM continued from page 24 and tell these experiences.”

The group pulled together a group of survivors who were willing to go out and talk to schools, and everything took off from there, Cavender explains. She adds that local Holocaust survivors Leo Wolf, Tom Green and Bill Kahn started knocking on doors in 1985 to raise money; and 10 years later, the museum came together. “Many of the artifacts (in the museum) were given to us by our local Holocaust survivors,” Cavender says.

“There’s a very strong family connection there.”

Cavender explains that when a docent walks a group through the museum’s exhibits, they tell the stories of survivors like Gus Schonfled, whom the docents knew personally until his death in 2011. “We knew him. That makes all the difference

WEDDING WISDOM continued from page 32 music played to begin the ceremony: 1) music for when the guests are being seated, 2) music for formal seatings, starting with grandparents and ending with the maid of honor, 3) music for the bride’s walk down the aisle.

Wedding programs for church should omit many unnecessary things. Two of the most annoying to me are: the list of remembrances for the deceased. Remember, this is a joyous day, not a day

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in the world,” Cavender notes. “The docents have memories of him and are able to add a personal element. We continue to carry on their memories.”

The staff also is able to work with the children of Holocaust survivors. “They’re really stepping up to carry on their parents’ stories,” Cavender says. “One of them has her mother’s testimony embedded in a PowerPoint presentation, even though she passed away many years ago.”

Though the Holocaust happened decades ago, there are many lessons to be learned from it today. “It’s important that we continue to play a role in a community where hatred is changed into compassion,” Cavender says.

The museum hosts writing contests, programs for police officers, teacher conferences, film series and much more, along with the daily tours.

Currently, its featured exhibit is called Capturing Hearts and Minds: Images of Nazi Propaganda

and Disinformation. It runs through Sept. 20 in the atrium, and includes artifacts that aren’t in the other exhibits. A permanent exhibit, installed in 2012, is interactive and deals with issues in a post-Holocaust world, like hate crimes.

“You can hear survivors talk about their stories, and we include contemporary issues like the Rwandan and Bosnian genocides,” Cavender says. “We want students to make the connection between the Holocaust and the kinds of issues we see today with discrimination. These things continue to happen.”

The Aug. 20 gala will focus on the museum’s history and its role in the community for the past 20 years. “We’re going to leave on a note of hope that we’re having an impact on how young people think about issues related to hate and discrimination,” Cavender says. “One person can make a difference. No action is too small.”

of mourning. Another one is the ‘thank-you’ line to moms and dads—sappy and inappropriate for a guest program. Giving thanks should be done in person, or maybe with a note slipped to Mom and Dad after the ceremony.

And the reception...well, that’s another whole column. I don’t mean to be a Donnie Downer, but abiding by some of these things can turn a good wedding into a great one. Every bride—without exception—deserves an absolutely magnificent wedding. There are a few of us in St. Louis who know how to give them one.

On a personal note, while Ken and I and the staff of Ken Miesner’s Flowers will continue to provide brides-to-be with the best possible wedding ever, this will be my final Wedding Wisdom column. I have enjoyed writing this column for the better part of a decade, but health issues have prompted me to take an early ‘retirement.’ I will still attend most weddings (in an appropriate suit and tie, of course), and be at the ready to assist whenever needed. So while some things change, they remain the same. Thanks, and I’ll see you in the funny papers.

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Rick and Christine Pennell

Erin Prange, Bryan Enos, Dawn and Jason Gilbertson

Kids in the Middle

Jen and Chad Warren

Saul Mirowitz

Susannah Danforth, Kathy Christ, Tracy Chivetta

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Bob and Louanne Nolan, Joe and Betty Helmsing, Ken and Betsy Thorp, Shelly and Bob Heitz

Vicki McMonagle, Ruth Brokopf

Brad and Connie Homburg

Mike and Elle Todd

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Chuck and Anna Vogel

Jake and Amanda Smith

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Cheryl Maayan, Renee Wasserman, Marty and Marilyn Levison, Colleen and Bob Millstone, Sherri Newstead

Eileen Edelman, Maurice Gullar, Marsha Grazman, Helene Mirowitz

Jan Fishman, Ken and Sandy Birenbaum

Patty Herzog, Mark Zvibleman, Cathy Goldsticker, Guy Crouch

Society for the Visually Impaired

Kevin and Julie Hollinger

Sal and Jan Ruvolo

Joe and Susan Brinker, Carolyn and Bob Belden

Katie Walter, Shannon Chervitz

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The Ryan Tradition “Celebrating 50 Years of serving the St. Louis Market!”

15 Huntleigh Woods

2 Holiday Lane

HUNTLEIGH • $3,600,000

49 Trent Drive

FRONTENAC • $1,895,000 g in m Co

2.18 Acres • Spectacular Outdoor/Pool Areas

LADUE • $1,875,000

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3 Edgewood Road

1 Bridle Creek Road

800 Barnes Road

3 Dunlora Lane

LADUE • $2,699,000

LADUE • $2,650,000

LADUE • $2,600,000

HUNTLEIGH • $2,499,000

2 Acres • Exceptional Updates • Pool

3 Acres • Pool & Pool House

2 Acres • 2 Bedroom Guest House

4.9 Acre Estate • Pool & Pond

9747 Litzsinger Road

4 Old Belle Monte Road

10910 Clayton Road

5 Wickersham Lane

LADUE • $1,570,000

CHESTERFIELD • $998,500

FRONTENAC • $998,000

LADUE • $839,000

2.92 Acres • Pool & Pool House

Condominium • Gated Community

Ladue Schools • Main Floor Master

Updated • Pool

52 Godwin Lane

20 Berkshire Drive

831 Wenneker Drive

710 S. Hanley Road, #9B

LADUE • $829,000

RICHMOND HEIGHTS • $820,000

LADUE • $339,000

CLAYTON • $239,900

Charming • Main Floor Master

0.82 Acres • Ladue Schools

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Additional Properties for Sale: 947 Town & Country Estates Court

TOWN & COUNTRY • $875,000 1.26 acRes • Pool

Potential Building Sites for Sale:

13306 Fairfield Circle Dr. 1700 N. Woodlawn Ave. TOWN & COUNTRY • $695,000 oPen FlooR Plan • Gated coMMunity

LADUE • $965,000 2.27 acRes

3 Old Colony Lane TOWN & COUNTRY • $935,000 2.49 acRes

For more information about these properties, please call

For additional photos & information on all of our properties and services, visit

John Ryan

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MaRy Gentsch

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