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CONTENTS SOCIETY THERE’S NO QUESTION THAT THOSE OF US WHO HAVE PETS SEE THEM as cherished members of the family. It doesn’t mean that we value them above all else; rather, we consider them a significant part of our lives, and their mere presence adds a certain kind of joy that only pet owners and animal lovers can understand.

This week’s expanded Pet Tales section introduces you to St. Louisans who would definitely agree. Case in point: We bring you the story of Dexter, a oncetimid bichon frise, who has found contentment in the home of Michael and Richelle Weisbrod.

I’ve known the Weisbrods for some time, and see them every so often at fundraisers and events around town. In the past, we’ve chatted about family, mutual friends and trips overseas, but we’ve never really discussed our pets until recently. And when we did, the mood of the conversation shifted, and there was no denying the joyfulness in their tone and a sparkle in their eye. Dexter is one lucky dog. But I’m sure the Weisbrods would see it the other way around.

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NEW LISTING! You will not be disappointed upon entry…gleaming wood floors, impressive built-ins and coffered ceilings offer architectural appeal.

A formal dining room, family room, inviting den and new kitchen caters to entertaining and everyday living. A finished lower level, three-car garage and a backyard patio further enhance this special listing.

2. 7379 Amherst Avenue - University City

$325,000

NEW LISTING! This English Tudor multi-family is across from Jackson Park. Terrazzo floors, vaulted beamed ceilings and period architecture add charm, while four bedroom and two baths in each unit ensures there is room for everyone. The location cannot be beat!

3. 118 Pillar Lane - Creve Coeur

$1,350,000

NEW LISTING! Incredible opportunity to live in this newer construction, all ensuite, five bedroom, New England resort-style home. Totally updated, the chef’s kitchen accesses the great room and breakfast room. Master, living room and hearth all walk out to a deck, overlooking a pretty pool.

4. 13049 Fairfield Oaks Road - Town & Country

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NEW LISTING! The gracious elegance of this brick home is reminiscent of a past era, yet the state of the art updates and appointments create the high style ambiance today's buyer seeks. Summer evenings will be enjoyed on the screened porch overlooking an inviting pool with deck.

5. 465 Marford Drive - Creve Coeur

$600,000

6. 12102 Bent Brook Road - Des Peres

$379,900

NEW LISTING! A double door entry leads to stunning formal living and dining rooms. The new kitchen has premium appliances, custom cabinetry, granite, Caesarstone island and wood floors.

NEW LISTING! What a wonderful opportunity to live in desirable Spring Valley at an affordable price! The interior has fabulous space, accented by both newer and original hardwoods. Also, four spacious bedrooms!

7. 200 South Brentwood #6A - Clayton

$255,000

NEW LISTING! 6A is a spacious unit that has been converted to a two bedroom, allowing for an expansive master suite. There is also a living room, dining room, kitchen, second bedroom, two baths and a balcony.

8. 33 Thorncliff Lane - Kirkwood

$549,900

NEW LISTING! This home is designed with entertaining in mind, as seen in the open floor plan, the stunning backyard oasis, the gourmet kitchen and the fabulous lower level with wet bar and fifth bedroom.

9. 2701 North Geyer - Frontenac

$825,000

One will be impressed by the 1.5-acre setting encompassing this finely constructed and dignified home. Millwork is a focal point in the lightfilled living room and dining room. A period appointed library boasts lovely bookcases, paneled ceiling and hearth.

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2660 South Warson • Ladue 6+ Bedrooms, 8 Full, 2 Half Baths Price Upon Request 7435 Byron Place • Clayton 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths $865,000 1005 North Drive • Warson Woods 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths $365,000

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$2,950,000

1320 Green Tree Lane (Glendale).

1950 Log Cabin Lane (Ladue).

$2,799,000

665 Wyndham Crossing Circle (Des Peres).

4 Dromara Road (Ladue).

$2,295,000 1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).

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33 Thorncliff Lane (Kirkwood).

$1,995,000

561 Timberwyck Drive (Frontenac).

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14507 Wellington Estates Manor (Chesterfield).

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409 Bates Street (New Haven).

$495,000

5 Kings Pond Road (Glendale).

$1,435,000

12703 Hezel Lane (Creve Coeur).

$485,000

118 Pillar Lane (Creve Coeur).

$1,350,000

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

$1,289,000

12102 Bent Brook Road (Des Peres).

$379,900

2810 Stonington Place (Frontenac).

$1,135,000

7053 Cornell Avenue (U. City).

$368,000

2 Mayfair Road (Ladue).

$1,119,900

1005 North Drive (Warson Woods).

$365,000

$995,000

7620 Cornell Avenue (University City).

$355,000

11746 Westham Drive (T &C).

$950,000

7379 Amherst Avenue (University City).

$325,000

9754 Old Warson (Ladue).

$950,000

7375 Amherst Avenue (University City).

$275,000

$899,000

5074 Romaine Spring Drive (Fenton).

$274,900

7435 Byron Place (Clayton).

$865,000

810 Pennsylvania Avenue (U. City).

$229,000

15 Portland Drive (Frontenac).

$849,000

11102 Wedgestone Court (Unincorporated).

13049 Fairfield Oaks Road (T & C).

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12 Ellsworth Lane (Ladue).

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2425 Alpine Lake Drive (Innsbrook).

$209,000

5228 Westminster Place (CWE).

$815,000

1128 Dougherty Ferry (Kirkwood).

$189,900

55 Briarcliff (Ladue).

$799,000

438 Sunningwell Dr. (Webster Groves). $185,000

24 Rio Vista (Ladue).

$799,000

3820 Teton Creek Court (Florissant).

2104 North Ballas (Town & Country).

$775,000

1428 Woodland Dr. (Richmond Heights). $183,500

250 Dielman Road (Ladue).

$739,000

2415 Sarthe Court (Maryland Heights).

9244 Clayton Road (Ladue).

$699,000

2701 North Geyer (Frontenac).

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622 Forest Court, South Penthouse (Clayton). $1,550,000 1310 Papin Street #500 (St. Louis).

$999,000

139 N. Central Avenue, Unit D (Clayton).

$799,000

14417 Rue De Gascony Ct. (Chesterfield). $574,900 1575 Dietrich Chase Lane (Ballwin).

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200 South Brentwood Blvd #5D (Clayton). $475,000 14410 Open Meadow Court, Unit W (Chesterfield). $429,000 14411 Quiet Meadow Court, Unit W (Chesterfield). $285,000 200 South Brentwood #6A (Clayton).

$255,000

900 South Hanley Road #7D, Clayton).

$232,500

208 Ambridge Court #201 (Chesterfield).

$224,900

10917 Vauxhall Drive (Creve Coeur).

$174,900

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

$149,900

1520 Washington Ave. #317 (St Louis).

$145,000

12812 Portulaca #H (Unincorporated).

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Lots for Building 1035 Price School Lane (Ladue).

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45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

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A Closer View Experience the approach of the private lane, lined by an archway of trees that leads to an antebellum neo-classical estate.

Formal and informal rooms boast high ceilings, spectacular woodwork and detail, luxuriously baths, hardwood floors, granite surfaces, designer fixtures and more. The main floor master wing offers a private porch and sitting room, while four bedrooms and a nanny quarters are upstairs. The lower level with racquetball court, walks out to an Olympic sized pool and tennis court. This property offers incomparable grace and elegance, never sacrificing good taste or scale.

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6 Bedrooms, 6 Full, 2 Half baths Listing Agent: Gina Weiner Offered at $2,100,000

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NTERMITTENT RAIN COULDN’T PUT A damper on the spirit of guests at Circus Flora’s annual Flora Dora Gala. The event’s 1920s speakeasy theme was inspired by this year’s big-top production, One Summer on 2nd Street. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, while browsing silent auction items, before entering the speakeasy for dinner.

Proceeds from the event benefit Circus Flora’s outreach programs, including a clown program in area hospitals, a ticket-donation program, and tumbling, teamwork, and circus-skills training for youth with learning and socialization challenges.

Darryl and Lauren Sagel served as the evening’s co-chairs.

David Waller, Lisa Melandri, Elyse Thomas, Jordan Gaunce

Tom and Carol Voss, Kathie and Richard Winter

Mary Hayward, Ted Atwood, Laura Balding

Joan Quicksilver, Mary Strauss

Lauren and Darryl Sagel

Jim Tieszen, Cindy Ahlheim

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Carrie Merritt, Kathryn Standley

Kim and Dave Brazil

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Thayne and Maria Bradford

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Maggie Desai, Carrie Chapman

Kira Somach, Hannah Farrell

Annie Krieger, Stephanie Sullivan

Alex and Claire Wallenda

Channey Davis, Ariel Rayford

Jennifer Lord, Maggie Desai

Denise Frodeman, Mary Snider

Susan and Mark Carr

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NEW LISTING FRONTENAC $525,000 1031 S. Spoede Road

NEW LISTING CHESTERFIELD $1,195,000 16656 Annas Way

NEW LISTING O’FALLON $225,000 33 Fiddlers Drive

Open 7/12, 1-3 PM GLENDALE $529,900 21 Algonquin Wood

NEW LISTING FRONTENAC $1,950,000 10412 Litzsinger Road

Open 7/12, 1-3 PM BALLWIN $290,000 456 Wildwood Parkway

NEW PRICE LADUE $439,000 26 Waverton Drive

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NEW PRICE ST. ALBANS $390,000 768 Bordeaux Circle

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NEW LISTING UNIVERSITY CITY $359,000 7821-7823 Delmar Boulevard

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15 FLEETWOOD DRIVE, Ladue. $749,000.

7821-7823 DELMAR BOULEVARD, University City. Charming 1930, brick/stone, 2-unit townhome style building. Features entry way, rich woodwork, and pretty wood floors. $359,000 16084 MEADOW OAK DRIVE, Chesterfield. Great opportunity to own a former display home. 2-story entry, 2,900 square feet, 4 beds, 3.5 baths. $298,500.

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LuxuryCollection 9847 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

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760 KENT ROAD, Ladue.

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508 HERON COURT, St. Albans.

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1041 LAY ROAD, Ladue.

63 TRENT DRIVE, Ladue.

10490 LADUE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

2 GLEN CREEK LANE, Ladue.

800 S. HANLEY ROAD, 7A, Clayton.

48 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE. 5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

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4 OAKLEIGH LANE, Ladue.

9048 CLAYTON, TBB. Richmond Heights.

2256 NORTH BALLAS ROAD, Town & Country.

14790 SUGARWOOD TRAIL, Chesterfield.

8 GLEN CREEK LANE, Ladue.

17 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.

15 FIELDING ROAD, Ladue.

6343 ALEXANDER DRIVE, Clayton.

47 LAKE FOREST DRIVE, Clayton Schools.

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2019 SOUTH MASON, Town & Country.

2437 HERMITAGE HILL, Frontenac.

9052 CLAYTON, TBB. Richmond Heights.

1 CONWAY WOODS LANE, Ladue.

729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

13517 WESTON PARK, Town & Country.

2829 STONINGTON PLACE, Frontenac.

1011 MARVILLA LANE, Frontenac.

17709 SUGARBERRY COURT, Chesterfield.

17 FAIR OAKS, Ladue.

8131 WESTMORELAND AVENUE, Clayton.

108 CLUB CREEK CT., Saint Albans.

2378 HIGHWAY JJ, Elsberry.

369 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans.

7537 CROMWELL DRIVE, Clayton.

201 KENDALL BLUFF COURT, Chesterfield.

560 PURDUE, University City.

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CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES 800 S. HANLEY ROAD, UNIT 4E, Clayton.

14611 MALLARD LAKE DRIVE, Chesterfield.

7518 PARKDALE AVENUE, #203, Clayton.

710 S. HANLEY, UNIT 16D, Clayton.

768 BORDEAUX CIRCLE, Saint Albans.

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5291 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE. 12915 WOODLARK LANE, Town and Country.

410 WALNUT HOLLOW CREEK, St. Albans.

2640 RYCROFT COURT, Chesterfield.

2201 ARSENAL STREET, St. Louis.

12674 CONWAY ROAD, Creve Coeur.

486 HICKORY TRACE, St. Albans.

17555 ORRVILLE ROAD, Wildwood.

21 ALGONQUIN WOOD, Glendale.

22 TOPPING LANE, Des Peres.

26 WAVERTON DRIVE, Ladue.

208 TIMBER TRACE, Saint Albans.

19 WOODS FORT COURT, Troy.

7505 TEASDALE AVENUE, University City.

44 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, Ladue.

4062 JACOBS LANDING, St. Charles.

1009 S. MCKNIGHT ROAD, Richmond Heights.

7745 DELMAR BOULEVARD, University City.

13675 EVERGREEN GLEN, Mehlville.

456 WILDWOOD PARKWAY, Ballwin.

1156 VINETTA DRIVE, Des Peres.

12141 LAND O LAKES DRIVE, St. Louis.

3022 SUMMERFIELD MANOR, Mehlville Schools.

10904 MARGATEHALL DRIVE, Bridgeton.

65 S. LACLEDE STATION, Webster Groves.

14492 MOORGATE DRIVE, Chesterfield.

804 WALER DRIVE, Lake St. Louis.

5018 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, St. Louis.

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20 BERKLEY LANE, Ladue. Tucked back in a quiet neighborhood, home offers an expanded and renovated 5 bedrooms with 4 full and 2 half baths. $1,099,000 238 CARLYLE LAKE DRIVE, Creve Coeur. Lovely spacious townhome with ideal open floor plan, high ceilings, 1st floor master suite and beautiful lake views. $649,000

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6253 SOUTHWOOD, UNIT 3W, St. Louis.

4415 LACLEDE AVENUE, UNIT 3, St. Louis.

1611 LOCUST, #305, St. Louis.

6412 ALAMO, UNIT 1E, Clayton.

900 S. HANLEY ROAD, #3E, Clayton.

318 S. HANLEY ROAD, #2S, Clayton.

5244 WATERMAN, UNIT B, CWE. 827 WESTWOOD DRIVE, UNIT 2E, Clayton.

5833 NINA PLACE, UNIT 1E, St. Louis.

4466 WEST PINE BOULEVARD, #10A, CWE.

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LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS 1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

317 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood.

303 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood.

302 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood.

1133 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

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OWER GROVE PARK HOSTED ITS annual Flower Power luncheon at the Piper Palm House, with more than 350 guests in attendance. Proceeds benefit the preservation of Tower Grove Park, and help provide maintenance of the park’s flower beds, shrubs, trees and other recreational areas. This year’s event honored Emerson with the prestigious Andrew N. Baur Corporate Partner Award, in recognition of the company’s longtime support of the park. Event chairs were Ted Atwood, Jane Luedde and Jane Gleason; and vice chairs were Joseph Carpenter and Shelley Donaho. Author and designer James Farmer was the special guest speaker. Debbie Monterrey of KMOX served as emcee.

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Amy Weinstock 314 313-2830

1035 Price School Lane ~ Ladue $1,100,000 Rare opportunity to purchase a serene 1.67 acre lot overlooking The Bogey Club golf course, a private lake and mature woods. A perfect spot to build your dream home.

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9832 Countryshire ~ Creve Coeur $749,000 Updated 4 Bed 3.5 Bath Center Hall 2 Story in Ladue School District with Sun Room, Lush Landscaping and Private Patio.

Liz Little 314 368-8412

107 Graybridge ~ Ladue Base Price: $1,645,000 Handsome Brick and Stone 5 bedroom 4.5 bath 1.5 Story Residence to Be Built by MRM Manlin Development Group.

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CHESTERFIELD | $1,195,000 16656 Annas Way 6 Bedrooms | 6.5 Baths Susan Hurley 314.308.6636

TOWN & COUNTRY | $635,000 12915 Woodlark Lane 4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths Susan Hurley 314.308.6636

ST. LOUIS | $290,000 | NEW PRICE 6253 Southwood, Unit 3W 2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths Tricia Kolbrener 314.504.5564 Megan Holekamp 314.703.1415

Open 7/12, 12 - 2 PM LADUE | $749,000 | NEW PRICE 15 Fleetwood Drive 4 Bedrooms | 3 Full, 2 Half Baths Bert Boyce 314.518.6528 Allison Engelsmann 314.323.6822

CHESTERFIELD | $159,900 14492 Moorgate Drive 3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths Susan Hurley 314.308.6636

CWE | $115,000 5833 Nina Place, Unit 1E 2 Bedrooms | 2 Baths Tricia Kolbrener 314.504.5564 Megan Holekamp 314.703.1415

DES PERES | $495,000 22 Topping Lane 4 Bedrooms | 3 Baths Kathy Driscoll 314.704.1474

LADUE | $1,199,999 | NEW PRICE 15 Fielding Road 5 Bedrooms | 3 Full, 2 Half Baths Raye Zeigler 314.983.2116 Judy Miller 314.983.2234

LADUE SCHOOLS | $344,900 | NEW PRICE 1009 S. McKnight Road 3 Bedrooms | 1.5 Baths Jody Fancher 314.780.5700

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OCUS ST. LOUIS’ 18TH ANNUAL What’s Right with the Region Awards at the Sheldon Concert Hall featured the presentation of awards in five categories: Demonstrating Innovative S o l u t i o n s , Fo s te r i n g R e g i o n a l Cooperation, Improving Racial Equality & Social Justice, Promoting Stronger Communities, and Responding to Community Needs & Entrepreneurs. Leadership Awards also were handed out to Martin Mathews of MathewsDickey Boys’ and Girls’ Club and Rev. Chet Cantrell of the Christian Activity Center.

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Mayor Francis Slay, Rev. Chet Cantrell

Kent Hirschfelder, Jean Cavender, Greg Lukeman, Roseanne Weiss, Thomas Adams

Vicki Kaffenbergs, Melanie Adams, Frances Levine

Dan Reeves, Martin Mathews, Barbara Washington

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UESTS WERE INVITED TO c o m e ‘ c l ow n a ro u n d ’ at the Guardian Angel Settlement Association’s annual fundraising event.

The theme of this year’s event played tribute to the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’, with circus- themed games and entertainment.

There was a specialty themed dinner, auction, 50/50, and Fund the Need presentation. President and CEO Jessica Brandon and board chairman Andrew Spellman were on-hand to greet guests.

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Central Institute for the Deaf

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ENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR the Deaf held its annual fundraising gala, CID Out Loud!, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.

The event included a unique performance from students who shared their journey at the world-renowned school.

Guests also enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds benefited scholarships for children preparing to listen, talk, read and succeed, alongside their peers with typical hearing, in general-education classrooms. Jack and Rachel Oliver served as co-chairs.

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ASHIONISTAS AND THEIR FRIENDS GATHERED AT Saks Fifth Avenue for a polo-themed, one-of-a-kind fashion show to benefit Care to Learn. Guests were treated to a selection of wines, ales and light bites, as they perused fashion ideas for an upcoming polo match. Founded by businessman Doug Pitt, Care to Learn addresses the tremendous needs of school children for basic necessities.

Its St. Louis chapter was recently launched.

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‌ Founders’ Day celebration is in the works for OPERA THEATRE A OF SAINT LOUIS (OTSL). To mark its 40th year, OTSL is honoring its founders and longtime benefactors with a Sept. 10 gathering at the Saint Louis Club. The celebration will include founding general director RICHARD GADDES and former general director CHARLES McKAY. Guests will be treated to a retrospective view of highlights from the company’s first 40 years, as well as appearances by several surprise artists who have played an important role in OTSL’s history. NOÉMI NEIDORFF and DONNA WILKINSON are serving as event-co-chairs. For information on tribute gifts and tickets, call Nicole Ambos at 963-4222 or email nambos@opera-stl.org.

The upcoming PEABODY OPERA HOUSE Broadway season features two St. Louis premieres: A Night with Janis Joplin and Woody Allen’s musical comedy hit, Bullets Over Broadway, will make their debut in the 2015-2016 lineup. The season kicks off with Elf (Dec. 26-27), followed by Million Dollar Quartet (Jan. 30), A Night with Janis Joplin (March 19-20), Ragtime (April 18-19), and Bullets Over Broadway (May 5). Subscription packages go on sale Friday, July 17.

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WORD AROUND TOWN For your viewing pleasure, there’s a new playful sculpture at Clayton’s SHAW PARK: Standing more than 16 feet tall and weighing more than 17,000 pounds, One of Us on a Tricycle

by South African-born artist STEVEN GREGORY can be found near the park’s Tree Top Playground. The bronze piece comes courtesy of the GATEWAY FOUNDATION, which supports efforts to acquire, create or improve art and urban design in the St. Louis area.

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A new book lets St. Louisans relive the city’s 250th celebration with more than 200 pages of those iconic fiberglass birthday cakes.

Photographer MATTHEW NOLAN’s 250 Years— 252 Cakes: The Definitive St. Louis 250th Anniversary Cake Book captures scenes from last year’s Cakeway to the West campaign, from Eckert’s Orchard in Belleville to Head’s General Store in St. Albans. Each photograph is accompanied by the name of the cake artist, as well as information about each venue, written by EILEEN DUGGAN. The book is available at local outlets, including the Missouri History Museum gift shop, The Woman’s Exchange and The Novel Neighbor, as well as on Amazon.

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Returning for its eighth year is the popular ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY’s ‘Food for Fines’ program. In partnership with the ST. LOUIS AREA FOODBANK, Food for Fines allows adult library patrons to pay down their overdue fines by donating canned goods and personal care items. For every item donated, the library will subtract $1 from the overdue fines (up to $25).

Most-needed items include: Canned meat, fruit and vegetables; rice and beans (dry or canned); pasta; hot and cold cereal; and peanut butter; as well as soap and lotion, shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste and diapers. The program runs through July 31.

Barnes & Noble in Ladue is holding an all-day book fair to benefit THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST. LOUIS. At the heart of the event is a celebration of the release of HARPER LEE’s new book, Go Set a Watchman. On Monday, July 13, local actors and Rep volunteers will read Lee’s landmark novel To Kill a Mockingbird aloud in its entirety at the store. Customers need only mention The Rep at the register during the fair, and a portion of every purchase will support the organization.

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Nine Network president and CEO JACK GALMICHE accepted the Horace Mann Friend of Education Award on behalf of the network for television journalism from the Missouri National Education Association (MNEA).

The award honors the network’s programming for the national and local American Graduate initiative.

Pictured: Jack Galmiche, Scott Glazier of Horace Mann and Charles Smith, president of MNEA

‌ t. Louis HELP received a record-number of donations during its latest medical S equipment donation drive. The nonprofit collected more than 1,400 items from 350 donors, including wheelchairs, electric hospital beds, lift chairs, folding ramps and walkers. The items will be cleaned and restored for free use by those in the community who need home medical equipment, a service not always covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance companies.

Craig Elementary received the 2015 Elementary Champions for Character, an annual honor bestowed by Cardinals Care and CharacterPlus to three local schools (elementary, middle and high school) for their dedication to service learning. Craig students experience a service focus for each grade level, which incorporates giving back to the community with their education. The school celebrated the award with a banner presentation and surprise visits from the school’s mascot, Moonlight the Owl, and Fredbird.

The St. Louis charter school Grand Center Arts Academy (GCAA) received a generous donation of equipment from f-stop, including 24 camera and laptop bags, for its photography program. A value of $4,000, the gift will assist students in their professional photography pursuits at the arts-focused, college-preparatory school. Pictured: GCAA photo instructor Jess Dewes and Jason Gray, community manager for f-stop

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MERLIN TAYLOR retires as this year’s longestserving employee for Parkway Schools, having served a consecutive 43 years as an art teacher for West Middle. Author of New Students in Karate: The First Six Months, Taylor—a sixth-degree black belt—intends to continue studying the Japanese style of karate known as Shotokan, while tackling his wife’s ‘honey-do list,’ upon retirement. Principal ANNE MILLER and assistant superintendent LISA MERIDETH stopped in Taylor’s classroom to wish him well.

ON THE COVER OLD NEWSBOYS

A Cause for the Community S

BY LISA WATSON

OME 10 PERCENT OF FAMILIES IN ST. Louis County, along with 27 percent in St. Louis City, are living in poverty, according to the latest estimates by the United States Census Bureau. That translates to thousands of kids in need of the basics for food, health care and education.

Fortunately, hundreds of St. Louis charities have stepped up to help them. And helping those charities in their worthwhile missions is Old Newsboys, a nonprofit group that has distributed approximately $19 million since it was founded in 1957. The organization, supported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, is best-known for its signature event, Old Newsboys Day. The tradition takes place each November on the Thursday before Thanksgiving, when volunteers take to the streets with a special edition to raise awareness and funds for children-based nonprofits. “We have 5,000 volunteers,” says executive director Mary Ann Wagner. “Some of them have been doing it since the late- ’50s. They’re really the backbone of the organization, and the whole

community helps out.”

About $200,000 is raised on Old Newsboys Day each year, so to help the nonprofit reach its fundraising goal—which is set this year at $750,000— leaders in the local business community step up to contribute, as well, Wagner says. “Our mission is to ensure that children who are at risk in our community because of abuse or poverty receive adequate food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and are provided equal opportunity for social development,” Wagner says.

Last year’s proceeds were given to more than 200 nonprofits in the form of grants during an April event at the Edward Jones Headquarters, with a focus on small, in-the-trenches nonprofits for whom even a small grant can make a huge impact. Among the awardees, who were given grants of between $3,000 and $5,000, are: Grace Hill, which used its funds for supplies like car seats, baby bottles, diapers and thermometers; Manasseh Ministry, which purchased school uniforms; and Marygrove, which supplied winter coats and outerwear to kids in need. “These are

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smaller 501c3 charities with limited resources, and they really rely on us,” Wagner says.

Old Newsboys kicked off its new year of fundraising with its Celebrity Golf Tournament, which raised more than $50,000. Local businesses can get involved by attending a recruitment meeting, which will take place in early August, Wagner says.

“The need is even greater than our goal, because we support more than 200 charities. The business community gives us amazing support in raising money on our behalf.”

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Jet-Set in Style

BY KATIE YEADON | PHOTOS BY SARAH CONARD

‌Vacations have got to be one of the best things about summer. And if you’re traveling in and out of Spirit of St. Louis Airport, you definitely are traveling in style! Here are a few of our picks for the best outfits to pack for when you want to look your best on the fly!

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Rag & Bone dress, $325, Neiman Marcus

Theory dress, $245, Neiman Marcus Tory Burch bag, $450, Saks Fifth Avenue Chloe flats, $595, Saks Fifth Avenue

Necklace, $95, Vie Earrings, $98, Vie

Earrings, $563, Vie

Jimmy Choo wedges, $450, Saks Fifth Avenue

Necklace, $65, Vie

Mackage backpack, $531, Vie

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CHIC TOURIST 360 sweater, $178, Vie Vince bermudas, $195, Neiman Marcus Tory Burch bag, $225, Saks Fifth Avenue Barton Perreira sunglasses, $465, Erker’s Fine Eyewear Earrings, $8, Melanie’s Taylor & Tessie wrap bracelet, $210, Cha Boutique Nike shoes, $85, jcrew.com

COCKTAILS BY THE POOL Townsen top, $187, Neiman Marcus Alice & Olivia pants, $368, Neiman Marcus Earrings, $5, Melanie’s Elizabeth & James choker, $275, Vie Cusp cuffs, $68 each, Neiman Marcus Loeffler Randall clutch, $495, Saks Fifth Avenue Joie sandals, $155, zappos.com 26

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MUSÉE DES ARTS DÉCORATIFS

The Jardin des Tuileries along Rue de Rivoli, with The Louvre in the background

The Louvre’s Hidden Gem

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HAT’S THAT OLD LINE about the Smithsonian b e i n g ‘A m e r i c a ’s attic?’ France’s attic is being run by The Louvre, with remnants from the Middle Ages onward. The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is not comprehensive — not a single throne, for instance, survived the French Revolution — but it surely is fascinating. Housed in the western wing of The Louvre and run as a separate entity, it focuses on objects that are 28

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functional as well as beautiful. The collection is eclectic: furniture, jewelry, clothing—even toys and religious items—that reflect the history of France and its aesthetic.

Despite a location in the heart of tourists’ Paris, it’s surprisingly undiscovered. On our most recent visit, there were no Americans and only one pair of Brits. But the people-watching is superb.

Exquisitely groomed German college students focused on a Dries Van Noten clothing exhibit.

Some visitors resembled staff at art galleries or couture houses, fashionably Bohemian, carefully and artfully put together. Unless there’s a special

exhibition, there’s none of the mob scene found at The Louvre or the d’Orsay.

The many model rooms are splendid, with fine attention to detail. Many of them, like the salon and boudoir of designer Jeanne Lanvin, leave a visitor thinking, I could live there. Some are quite contemporary, including one with a giant marble bathtub looking like a sculpture. Stained glass, vermeil coffee sets, ivory carvings and hair ornaments pop up here and there, as well as some amazing clocks. The jewelry gallery is hypnotizing, visitors glued to a single spot for minutes at a time, closely inspecting the small and exquisite.

IF YOU GO: • ‌Arts Décoratifs is included in the Museum Pass, which allows you to skip lines—although as quiet as this museum usually is, that’s no advantage here. If you fly through museums, you can save some money with it. en.parismuseumpass.com. Without the pass, regular admission is 11 euros, which includes the audio guide.

• ‌In reasonable walking distance are a couple of spots we like to send folks to: Within sight of the Madeleine church is the remarkable Maille boutique. Yes, mustard. Giant brass taps dispense fresh mustard, or small gift packs of mustard variations unknown to supermarket shoppers, flavors like apricot-curry or pesto. Good stuff for foodies and photographers, great for gifts at many price levels.

6 place du Madeleine; open daily.

• ‌For lunch or dinner, it’s the great old bistro, Chez Georges, with classic French favorites. It’s near the Bourse, the French stock exchange, thus busy, so reservations are very helpful. Your French not up to it? Have your hotel do it. 1 rue du Mail; 33 1 4260 0711.

• ‌Probably the best meal we had in Paris this last trip was at Lazare. Tucked away in front of the Saint-Lazare rail station, it’s a good combination of traditional and modern cuisine in a striking interior. Three meals a day, reservations suggested, which can be done by email. Parvis Gare de Saint-Lazare, rue Interieure, Paris 8; lazare-paris.fr

Vermeil Art Nouveau coffee service An example of a model room

There’s an entire two-story room of nothing but chairs, including one that has St. Louis ties.

It is, of course, an Eames chair, the best-known work of the famous designer Charles Eames.

Eames was raised and educated here. His aunt, Adele Chomeau Starbird, taught French at Mary Institute before becoming the dean of women at Washington University and a syndicated newspaper columnist.

The strength of the museum may be its collections of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. A bedroom

by Hector Guimard, the man who designed those

famous, sinuous entrances to the Metro, is an absolute showpiece. Watch for the stained-glass screen depicting a factory as industrial art in one of the Deco galleries.

The layout of the museum is not quite as uncomplicated as the map would indicate, so be prepared to do a certain amount of exploring. The remodelling of a few years back has left a lovely atrium and, even better, reopened some of the original windows, giving onto wonderful views across the Tuileries gardens, the Musee d’Orsay and the Invalides’ golden dome. The museum shop,

on the rue de Rivoli side, by the entrance, is excellent—among the best of its kind in town—and can be entered without paying the entrance fee.

Saut de Loup, the museum’s restaurant, also has access from both within and without the building.

The outside entrance is on the Tuileries side where there’s an umbrella-covered terrace as well. Nice views, serious food—none of this premade chicken salad sandwich business—and excellent people watching, including locals exercising plenty of those pampered Paris pooches.

Les Arts Décoratifs, as it refers to itself, is a treasure, and a real insiders’ secret. {LadueNews.com} July 10, 2015

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Adirondack chairs at The Chanler

High Society in Newport

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FAV O R I T E M O V I E , H I G H SOCIETY starring Grace Kelly, was filmed in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1956. It tells the sad story of Gilded Age mansions going down with the wrecking ball, a way of life gone forever. Fortunately, The Preservation Society of Newport County stepped in to rescue, preserve and maintain several of these treasures.

At the top of the list is The Breakers, the 70-room summer estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt II. Marble House, another Vanderbilt home, is also a mustsee. Here, the indomitable Alva Vanderbilt and her daughter, Consuelo, can be heard on the audio tour.

The monumental artworks and advanced technology of The Elms should be experienced, along with its fascinating Servant Life Tour (a true Downton Abbey precursor). Rosecliff, modeled after a French palace, is the mansion featured in High Society. All these salvaged beauties are lined up like a string of pearls on Bellevue Avenue, but be sure to go by car.

You’ll wear your feet out just touring The Breakers!

You’ll also want your car for the glorious 10-mile drive on Ocean Drive, ending at lovely Castle Hill

Newport sailboats White Horse Tavern

Tony Trabert statue at International Tennis Hall of Fame

The Breakers

with its working lighthouse and charming restaurant and inn. Sink into one of the Adirondack chairs for a spectacular sunset view with drinks from the bar an d small plates delivered to your chair. During the filming of High Society, Grace Kelly would sneak away to this secluded beach, climbing down the precarious, rocky incline for time out and privacy. Climbing back up was so difficult that the staff built a staircase for her.

Locals now call it the Grace Kelly Beach.

For walking vistas of the ocean, take the beautiful 3.5-mile Cliff Walk, beginning at The Chanler, bordering mansion backyards and ending at The Breakers. It, too, has some difficult, rocky inclines.

The International Tennis Hall Of Fame is well

worth seeing. Shopping along Bellevue Avenue and Thames Street (Newport’s Main Street) delights at every corner—no malls along here. Restaurants include: Bouchard, for five-star perfection wharfside; The Spiced Pear, good food in updated Victorian ambiance; Annie’s for breakfast, lunch and ginger chicken-noodle soup; White Horse Tavern, since 1673, a bucket-list bar; Muse by Jonathan Cartwright, for serious fine dining; and The Moorings Seafood Kitchen & Bar, an absolute must for waterfront food and spirits.

If you love inns, Newport has many choices.

The Francis Malbone House is probably the most luxurious of the B&Bs; Cliffside Inn is in the heart of the historic district; Bouchard Inn is steps from the harbor, and Hydrangea House Inn is a charmer.

But if we’re lucky enough to return to Newport, there’s only one choice: The Chanler at Cliff Walk.

One of the most historic mansions in Newport, it was built in 1870 by New York Congressman John Winthrop Clark. Now a luxurious European-style boutique hotel, its guest suites all are individually decorated and are Gilded Age luxurious.

If you’ve never seen High Society, you’re missing something very special. In one of the most memorable scenes ever filmed, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby, after imbibing a few in a hidden wall bar at a formal party, come bursting through French doors into the blue-blooded crowd hoofing it and singing at the top of their talented lungs: Well, did you evah? What a swell party this is! And that pretty much sums up Newport. {LadueNews.com} July 10, 2015

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OU MAY BE VERY CAREFUL about your skin-care products, considering ingredients and their potential effects before slathering something on your face or body.

Since many women wear makeup every day, these cosmetic products deserve equal scrutiny.

The ingredient list on a typical cosmetic product reads like a chemistry primer, often including compounds that are questionable in terms of potential effects on skin, overall health and the environment.

Some local experts put parabens at the top of their list of ingredients to avoid.

“One of the things that people talk about is parabens, which I think are a bad idea for a lot of reasons,” says Dr. Joseph Muccini, a dermatologist with MidAmerica Skin Health and Vitality Center located at St. Luke’s Hospital. “Among other things, they can mimic hormones. They can actually cause some issues.” He adds that, as with anything, moderation is key. “One can argue that a small amount of almost anything isn’t going to be a problem; but let’s face it, women use cosmetics every

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day. So chronically over a lifetime, we do care about those things.” Jaclyn Fondren, a licensed medical esthetician at Avani Day Spa, Fondren agrees, adding that aside from larger concerns, parabens can lead to allergic reactions and skin irritation.

“DEA (diethanolamine) is something that makes cosmetics creamier or sudsier or foamier, and it’s potentially irritating, so I would try to avoid it for that reason,” Muccini says. “Also, in large concentrations, it might be considered carcinogenic,” he adds. MEA and TEA are similar compounds with the same potential effects.

Phthalates also pose concerns. A common ingredient in this category may be listed as DBP (dibutyl phthalate). When absorbed through the skin, these chemicals can increase chances of genetic mutations, Muccini says. According to the National Library of Medicine, current levels of seven phthalates studied by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences posed ‘minimal’ concern for causing reproductive effects. However, the National Toxicology Program concluded that high levels of one phthalate, di-n-butyl phthalate, may adversely affect human reproduction or development.

Muccini emphatically warns against products

that contain formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. “There’s a long list of these,” he notes. The ones that release the most formaldehyde include quaternium-15, diazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin and imidazolidinyl urea. Besides releasing formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, “they can cause rip-roaring dermatitis,” Muccini says.

So what can we use to get pretty without exposing ourselves to potentially harmful chemicals?

“Mineral makeup is still very popular—and for good reason,” Fondren says. “Not only is it noncomedogenic, meaning it won’t clog your pores; but it’s hypoallergenic and suitable for any skin type. It’s very natural-looking and feels like a second skin.

On hot, humid summer days, it wears better than traditional liquid makeup.” Muccini agrees that mineral makeup is a good choice, and notes that many dermatology offices and day spas offer highquality mineral products.

No matter what makeup you choose, remember that it’s only as good as the quality of the skin beneath it. “Good makeup starts with good skin care,” Fondren says. “Taking care of your skin and using mineral makeup will enhance the health of your skin, as well as your overall beauty.”

HEALTH & WELLNESS CONTACT LENS CARE

Rub, Rinse, Repeat

BY CONNIE MITCHELL

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ONTACT LENSES CAN BE A COMFORTable, effective, safe way to free yourself from eyeglasses, but they also can cause a variety of problems, from irritation to serious eye conditions, if they’re not handled properly.

Cleaning and storing your contacts the right way helps prevent eye infections and irritations that can be caused by contaminated lenses.

“Cleaning is much more effective if you rub the contacts with solution in the palm of your hand versus just spraying them,” says Dr. Janae Kadlec, an optometrist with Eye Care Associates. “The mechanical action removes debris and bacteria, which is best performed before soaking them overnight. The multipurpose solution then further disinfects the lenses while they soak in the case.”

Kadlec notes that some products, promoted as ‘no rub,’ are aimed to appeal to conveniencedriven consumers. “Additional chemicals were added to the solutions to obtain the approval for this labeling; however, sometimes patients can be allergic or sensitive to the extra chemicals.”

Dr. James Rieger, director of optometric

relations with Pepose Vision Institute, adds that contact lens wearers should read the instructions that come with various cleaning and soaking solutions, remembering to always wash their hands before touching their contacts. “There are some really great products available now, and companies work hard to constantly improve their products,” he says. “Generally, if you stay with a top namebrand care solution and follow their instructions, you will do fine.”

However, not all solutions are multipurpose.

“Just to be clear: Saline solution is only for rinsing off a contact lens and has no cleaning or disinfection properties,” Rieger says. “Hydrogen peroxide solutions, in general, have greater disinfection and have less irritation to a patient’s eye. They do require a neutralization time, typically six or more hours, and cannot be put straight into the eye, or it will burn, since it is 3-percent hydrogen peroxide.”

Kadlec recommends a hydrogen peroxide solution to many patients. “Once the neutralization process is complete, the solution remaining in the container is essentially gentle saline,” she says.

“It works really well for those who are sensitive to cleaners, preservatives and other chemicals in the regular multipurpose solutions. I also find it beneficial for patients who suffer from dry eyes and environmental allergies.”

Revitalens is one of the few solutions that disinfects like a hydrogen peroxide but can be put directly on the lens and in the eye without irritation or a waiting time, Kadlec adds. He notes that Peroxicare shaves some time off disinfection, requiring only four hours.

Both Rieger and Kadlec note that many patients are switching to daily disposable lenses, removing the need for any type of disinfection or storage.

“With those lenses, you skip all the solutions and just wear the lens during the day and toss it at the end of the day,” Rieger says.

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Pet Tales

A Ladue News Special Section

HUMANE SOCIETY’S KATHY WARNICK

...to the Rescue!

BY BRITTANY NAY

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“TO CONTINUALLY PROVIDE SECOND CHANCES FOR TENS OF THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS IN NEED...IS AN ONGOING SOURCE OF GRATIFICATION AND JOY.” animals in distress being rescued from horrific conditions.”

The Humane Society also has completed a

renovation and expansion of its Longmeadow Rescue Ranch to offer top-notch horse and farm animal rescue and rehab. And in an effort to continue helping an even greater number of animals, the organization is set to begin construction on its fifth facility.

Since Warnick was a child, every animal rescue has mattered. Today, that same idea—‘no animal left behind’—is the motto of the organization she spearheads. “To continually provide second chances for tens of thousands of animals in need to have happy and healthy lives is an ongoing source of gratification and joy,” she says.

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ATHY WARNICK REMEMBERS RIDING HER horse as a young girl and happening upon an unimaginable scene: A group of kids were trying to drown a kitten in a bucket of water. “My horse and I scared the young boys away, and I immediately took the kitten to a local veterinarian for treatment,” she recalls.

It was one of several instances of animal cruelty and neglect that led Warnick, president of the Humane Society of Missouri, to become a champion for animals. “I was outraged at the injustice of hurting a defenseless and voiceless creature. So I began rescuing animals that had been victims of abuse, and seeing that they were provided with proper veterinary care.”

Today, Warnick loves spending time with her own rescued animals. One of her dogs, a rat-terrier mix named Christy, was saved by the Humane Society of Missouri’s Disaster Response Team in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. “In spite of having lived through a hurricane and having numerous medical issues, she is one of the sweetest, friendliest and most affectionate dogs I have ever had,” Warnick says. “She brings sunshine into each day, and I strongly sense she is immensely grateful for being rescued. Her presence constantly reminds me how resilient and forgiving animals are—even those who have suffered horrific situations or abuse. She sets a great example for humans and animals alike.”

Warnick’s family of animals also extends to those at the Humane Society of Missouri. “I feel truly blessed that my passion in life of helping animals in need is also my profession.” As one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the country, the Society’s scale and scope attracted Warnick more than 25 years ago. “The organization provides second chances for literally tens of thousands of animals in distress. Its multi-faceted nature offers aid for animals in almost every imaginable situation.”

As the Humane Society’s former director of development and communications, as well as board member and volunteer, the current president is proud of what the organization has accomplished for animals through the years. “It has been leading the charge in battling pet overpopulation, and recently reached a huge milestone: 350,000 spay/neuter surgeries,” Warnick notes, adding that spaying and neutering is the most effective way to combat pet overpopulation.

Another achievement for the Society was the passage of the Canine Cruelty Prevention Act, which has significantly decreased the number of substandard puppy mills in Missouri, Warnick says. “Over 800 substandard breeders have been shut down, resulting in thousands of breeding

APA’S JENNIFER BLOME

From TV to Tails

BY LISA WATSON

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HOUGH JENNIFER BLOME JUST JOINED the APA Adoption Center last year as director of humane education last year, she is no newcomer to animal advocacy. She’s known to most St. Louisans for her 34-year career at KSDK NewsChannel 5, where she launched the Sammy’s Stars segment to bring awareness to the many adoptable pets available at area rescues. “Pets bring out the best in people,” she says. “We were able to adopt every animal that was on—and then others, as well—because people would call wanting to adopt.”

Sammy’s Stars was how Blome became acquainted with many of the area’s animal rescue agencies, but a story she did about Senior Connections, a program through Lutheran Senior services, opened her eyes to the ways pets can help people, she recalls. That was when she found out that 60 percent of older adults in long-term care never get a single visitor. After doing the story, she became a volunteer, and was paired with a senior who she visited regularly for four years. “Because she was a dog-person, I usually brought my dog,” she says. Today, her work includes a similar program through the APA Adoption Center, called Pet Reach, where volunteers bring their pets to assisted-living centers. “I see what a difference it makes for an older person to be visited by a volunteer and their pet,” she says.

Blome recalls fondly all the pets she’s owned, including Irish wolfhounds Murphy, Max and Sammy (the mascot for Sammy’s Stars), as well as shepherd mix Joey and lab/chow mix Jake.

Currently, she lives with her significant other, Dave Keiser, and two dogs—Clyde, an 8-year-old pointer mix, and Roy, and 11-year-old black and tan coonhound mix (both adopted, of course). “Clyde and Roy are like bookends,” she says. Clyde used to visit the KSDK newsroom regularly, where he would sit by the front desk and enjoy attention from everyone who walked by. “He loves being around people and kids,” she says. These days, he regularly accompanies Blome to the Animal Safety children’s classes she teaches and helps with demonstrations.

Roy, the less outgoing of the two, enjoys neighborhood dog walks and play dates with friends.

While there have historically been a number of misconceptions about ‘shelter dogs,’ Blome says most of her adopted pets have been mixed breeds, which often means they have fewer health problems. She adds that 75 percent of the pets at the APA Adoption Center are turned in by families, often citing behavior problems. “The reason there are behavior problems is that they haven’t trained it,” she says. “We train them while they’re here; and when we place them, we hope it will be their last placement.” With a capacity of 300 pets, the newly

renovated APA Adoption Center has a 94-percent placement rate, and Blome says the facility is regularly able to take in animals from rescues in outlying areas when space is available.

Blome now is happy spending many of her days leading programs for kids, including the Tuesday Tails storytelling, music and animal-petting event;

Animal Safety Class; Litter Patrol classes, which teach kids about spay and neutering; and others.

“One of the things on my bucket list was to be a kindergarten teacher,” she says. “I love teaching preschool and elementary school children about kindness, compassion, empathy and responsible pet ownership.” {LadueNews.com} July 10, 2015

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NCE UPON A TIME...RICHELLE WEISBROD WAS searching the Internet for a dog, when up popped a photo of Dexter. A bichon frise who had been returned by its first family to a breeder, and then given to 4 Paws 4 Rescue, Dexter “looked absolutely terrified,” Richelle says. “He was so helpless and scared. I thought, I have to have that dog!”

Richelle called the rescue and set up a time to meet Dexter at an adoption day, and her original impression was immediately confirmed: As she and her husband Michael arrived at the event, the pets were being unloaded. “This cage of white dogs is getting unloaded and they’re all in one corner; and in the other corner is this trembling, car-sick dog, looking like he was thinking, Noooobody’s ever going to love me.” The volunteers took Dexter away to wash him off, and brought him back, still dripping. “He just looked like a little white mess of defeat—the sorrow and embarrassment was coming off this dog in waves,” she recalls.

Once things calmed down, it turned out that Dexter was a great fit for their family, and he got along great with Charlie, the Weisbrods’ daughter’s dog. Richelle remembers being impressed by how much care the 4 Paws 4 Rescue volunteers took for the pets. “They were not interested in just placing dogs; they were interested in making the perfect match of the dog with a safe and appropriate home,” she says. “I really felt like I was taking a treasure, and that felt really good.”

While the Weisbrods’ don’t know much about Dexter’s life before he was rescued, he came to them as a timid little dog who didn’t know how to get anyone’s attention, Michael says. “He was probably caged the whole time because he didn’t seem to really get it, and didn’t know how to go potty unless he was on a leash. We’ve never been able to totally change that; so every morning, I take him

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And when the family is at their Central West End home, Dexter likes to make sure the whole ‘pack’ is together. “In the evening, if we’re in the kitchen and one of us is ready to go upstairs, and the other is still downstairs, he will wait at the bottom of the stairs until the second one goes up,” Michael says.

“He really wants the family to be a unit.”

The Weisbrods say wholeheartedly that they would adopt a rescue again if the time was right, and encourage adopting families to be patient as their pet transitions to their new home. “They might come with some issues, but it’s predicated on what they’ve lived through,” Michael says. “And don’t worry about the breed. Our daughter’s dog is part pit bull, and people have misconceptions about the breed; but this is the kindest, gentlest 80-pound dog you’ve ever seen.”

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PORTRAIT OF THE LATE GLADYS Manion presides over the conference room at the real estate agency that bears her name. “Gladys oversees everything that goes on here. She would want it to stay the way she made it,” says Stafford Manion, her grandson who serves as president of Gladys Manion Real Estate, a thirdgeneration family-owned and operated company.

Gladys would be happy to know the boutique agency she started 80 years ago is carrying on the tradition of helping St. Louis clients buy and sell exclusive, high-end properties from its original home base in Clayton.

Today, the company is bigger and more productive than ever, Manion says, but the mission has never changed: The client always comes first. “We want to service and educate them. We listen to what they want, give them the pros and cons, and the decisions are up to them.”

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annually. “When it comes to knowledge and pricing of upper-end properties in the Central Corridor, we are the best,” Manion notes. “We review the data, and we have been in the properties that the data is generated from. So, we’re not just looking at room sizes and square footage—we also have seen the quality and design features of the property, because that is paramount in deciding on how to price the house.”

Gladys Manion Real Estate also is keeping up with the times. Its new website offers clients exclusive interactive technology, and in-depth information about the city and its school districts, as well as practical tips through Stafford Manion’s how-to book, a Consumers Guide to Buying/Selling in St. Louis. “The new website is super interactive and super transparent for clients, so they can get all the info they need without ‘big brother’ looking over their shoulder,” he says. “We want all of our clients to have access to everything that’s out there at no cost and no obligation—and most important, with absolute confidentiality.” High-net worth Continued on page 68

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4 glorious waterfalls & ponds surround the home with seating areas & lighted floral gardens. Amenities include a spectacular library/office with fireplace, spacious main floor master with French doors leading to deck, walk in closets in all bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, advanced security systems and four zoned thermal heat pump systems.

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ELLING YOUR HOUSE IS A BIG LIFE decision, and can be tricky because many aspects factor in, including the local housing market and supply and demand. Local realtors advise setting the price right when you list your home, as it can determine the house’s success on the market.

Susan Hurley of Janet McAfee Real Estate says that many sellers make the mistake of looking at homes that are active, or currently on the market, rather than past sales. “When value is established, it speaks to the market,” Hurley says. “Sellers need to take into account things that need to be done to the house, like upgrades and maintenance.”

For some improvements, sellers will just add on the exact price to the list price, but the return a seller will get depends on what the improvements are. “Maintenance is expected; improvements are an option, but everyone expects to be warm, safe and dry,” she says.

How well a house “shows” also is a big factor, according to Allie Rossini of Laura McCarthy Real Estate. “Sellers need to look at curb appeal, furniture condition, exterior and interior paint, how the

yard looks, etc.” she says. “You want to make that good first impression when people pull up.”

One myth Rossini sees is sellers thinking they’re going to make money on their home if they bought it for a certain price. “Buyers direct the market,” she says. “People think that just because their neighbor’s house went for $60,000 over asking price, theirs will, too, even though it’s smaller.”

Janice Freeman of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices notes that sellers need to look at the condition of the market, the competition and the comparables. “Competition is a broader market area, but people aren’t looking just in one neighborhood,” she says, explaining that most buyers are looking in at least a 5- or 10-mile radius.

Freeman also notes that just because a system like a furnace is new, that doesn’t mean the seller is going to get more money for the home overall.

“When it’s things that are used in the function of the house, the basics… that doesn’t always mean more profit for the seller,” she explains.

In addition, Freeman says pools don’t always add value to a home, especially not in the cooler months of the year. However, she notes that when houses get into the upper price ranges, oftentimes

amenities like a swimming pool are expected.

“The biggest myth I see is people think that no matter what they paid for a house, it should sell for that price, plus improvements,” she says.

According to Freeman, the market is good right now, and “sellers will price their house at anything.” However, buyers may be and are willing to pay, but not overpay. “Pricing is critical in today’s market; but once you’re active, you don’t want to have to drop your price.”

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5 Bedrooms, 7 Full, 3 Half Baths Total Living Area: 15,873 Square Feet A majestic residence with a commanding presence. Elegant custom finishes. Lavish millwork and amenities that include an outdoor pavilion and pool with cascading waterfalls. Situated on 3.4 secluded acres. Magnificent stone exterior with cedar shake roof. The 1st floor has a grand entrance hall, 2-story dining room, lovely parlor room, game/family room with step behind bar, custom paneled library, and a state-of-the-art theatre room that is totally soundproof. The gourmet kitchen has won innumerable awards.

It opens to a breakfast banquette and wonderful hearth room. 6 fireplaces, beautiful terraces. and truly the most luxurious first floor master suite with sitting room. The 2nd floor has many bedrooms, plus nanny guest wing. 5-car garage. Wine cellar and poker room.

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Fall on the Horizon

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Millennial buyers seek properties that are movein ready. To attract the best price in the shortest amount of time, I strongly recommend sellers properly prepare their homes for sale.

Christine Cool Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate It’s a very exciting time to be in the real-estate market. We have been incredibly busy. We are seeing prices come up as inventory is down, which is great for sellers. Hopefully, inventory goes up in the fall. It’s a great market for both buyers looking to expand their home for a growing family, or downsize their home as empty-nesters. We’re really looking forward to a strong fall.

Janet McAfee Real Estate I feel we have a good tail-wind going into the fall. Home prices are consistently tracking about 4 to 5 percent higher than last year, which is a good sign. Unit sales are up at a healthy rate throughout the region. Some segments are incredibly “heated,” leading to multiple offers and homes selling higher than list prices. As the Federal Reserve contemplates a rate increase in the fall, we could see prices level off. Overall, real-estate activity is very good, and we anticipate sustained momentum.

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Laura McCarthy Real Estate St. Louis real-estate sales are robust!

Momentum should continue into the fall as first-time homebuyers enter the market. Low interest rates, higher wages and increased residential construction activity will fuel home sales.

Coldwell Banker Gundaker This spring and summer boasted a frenzy of showings, sold before first open, sold with multiple offers above asking price. The numbers predict continuation of this trend in the fall.

Ladue’s inventory is down to 4 months’ supply,

Janet Horlacher with Clayton and the Central West End at 2- to 5-months’ supply. Even when the buyer pool decreases by an average of 70 percent, the low inventory may push the trend further. Of course, your home would have to look like a model and be priced better than the neighbor to sell well.

Wayne Norwood Gladys Manion Real Estate The positive mood of spring and early summer has translated into the very best inventory of quality properties in many years. Sellers are far more understanding of the need to properly prepare a home for market. There is a much higher sensitivity to the competitiveness of the market, the requiring mindset of buyers, and anticipation of inspections that lie ahead. In keeping with the current trend, we have set sights on a banner season this fall.

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agnificent 2-sty Estate home on 1+ acre private lot! This Johnson built home offers exceptional craftsmanship & custom amenities throughout, including gleaming wood floors, extensive millwork, plantation shutters, expansive windows, outdoor lighting & energy efficient geothermal systems. Private study with bay window & 2 art niches, elegant dining room with elaborate molding & librarypaneled family room with box beam ceiling, wide bay window, built-in bookcases, brick fireplace, wet bar & atrium door that walks out to deck. Spacious open kitchen with granite countertops, 42” cabinetry, premium stainless steel appliances & center island. The adjoining breakfast room with atrium door to patio & vaulted hearth room with wall of custom built-ins & floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace provide a relaxing gathering place. Coffered master bedroom suite with His & Hers walk-in closets & lavish master bath with Jacuzzi. 3 additional bedrooms, 1 with private bath & 2 with Jack n’ Jill bath complete the 2nd floor living quarters. Walk-out Lower Level with huge recreation room with wet bar, family room highlighted by floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace & full bath. Extensively landscaped grounds include deck, covered patio, inground pool & 3-car garage.

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‌ ou already recognize the Gateway to the West Y as a one-of-a-kind place to live. Now, we dissect the city marked by the Arch to reveal your go-to guide for moving on up in St. Louis.

New to the Market Ready to make your first move in the big city? You might be a grad student or in med school, or simply have a young family, and looking to expand your entertainment options. Either way, the University City and Central West End neighborhoods are extra-appealing with affordable housing options and trendy hot spots, like the Delmar Loop. “Young kids look for condos or lofts in Midtown, and places like the CWE or U City are very affordable and popular,” says Steve Mathes, a realtor for Coldwell Banker Gundaker.

Vicki Holton of Keller Williams Realty agrees. “They’re looking for entertainment—restaurants and shopping areas,” she says. When it comes to young families, though, the search expands to include areas as far as St. Charles County. “They want something that’s basically affordable, like what you’ll find in Maplewood, Rock Hill, Des Peres or Ballwin.”

Holton notes that a lot of properties are being sold ‘as is.’ “With a definite lack of inventory, young buyers now feel they can buy ‘as is,’ and save by fixing up a property in a good neighborhood.”

If you have family and economy on the mind, you need a neighborhood that offers more bang for your buck. “South City has cute, charming houses for that,” says Anne Dunajcik of RedKey Realty. “Affton also is appealing because it’s outside of the city, but still close to it.”

Premium Cut The popular areas of St. Louis remain a constant, still reigning supreme as top neighborhood picks. “After 30 years in the real-estate business, there are no new surprises. Clayton and Ladue are still at the top of anyone’s list because of location and school district,” says Mathes.

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52 WilloW Hill | LAdue | $725,000 Fabulous open floor plan for today’s lifestyle within walking distance to Reed School and close to highways and Clayton open kitchen/family room/hearth room, pool. 4BR/3BA/3,147SF/pool.

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3051 THornBury Town & CounTRy | $789,900 Fabulous home with main floor master suite, hardwood floors, finished walk-out LL, plus pool. 6BR/5.5BA/4,192SF. Central West End

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36 sackston Woods lane, creve coeur 4 BD contemporary 1.5-sty on w/ approximately 5,467 SF on 3 levels....$1,049,500

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New home under construction in Ladue Schools with 4 BD, 3.5 baths on level wooded half acre lot on private cul-de-sac street...$975,000 neW price

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1 GlenMary road, 12356 conWay road, creve coeur 9441 old BonhoMMe road, olivette (ladue schools) (parkWay schools) olivette (ladue schools) 5BD, 4.5 bath 1-5-story with two master suites and indoor swimming pool (endless pool)...$869,000 neW price

Extensively renovated, modern ranch with beautiful flow and natural light! Four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 fireplaces with 4,280 finished space on two levels.....$799,000

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He notes that easy access to the airport makes both places an ideal location for business travelers, as well as being within close proximity to established hospitals. “New construction is extra-appealing, and Ladue is less expensive to build from the ground up.”

“Ladue and Clayton are hot. In certain areas of Clayton, like Hillcrest, once something opens up—boom!, it’s gone,” concurs Holton. Dunajcik notes how quickly homes go off the market in these coveted St. Louis neighborhoods, all within a month’s time; and on average, within five days in Ladue. “It’s a very robust and healthy market, but you still have to price right,” says Dunajcik. She also names Town & Country as a new favorite for St. Louisans seeking a distinguished area to relocate.

Aged Well When your abode becomes less of a pleasure to live in, and more of a nuisance, downsizing becomes a necessary next step. The good news: There is a vast selection of housing to choose from. “Villas have become very popular because they still offer basements for storage, and even a yard for a dog or garden. Yet someone else takes care of maintenance,” explains Dunajcik.

Walkable neighborhoods that offer a sense of community are attractive areas for relocation. “People who are downsizing seem to be attracted to Clayton and the nightlife. They can find smaller condos there, with phenomenal services,” says Mathes. Areas in West County, Ladue and Warson Woods are being built up with one-levels in mind, such as ranches or villas, so that St. Louisans can stay within their chosen community. With so many top-notch choices at your hands, finding an ideal neighborhood to suit your needs should be an exciting time.

Moving, on the other hand, ...

9227 ladue hills drive, olivette (ladue schools)

Renovated 5 BD, 1.5 story gem with first and second floor master suites! Shows like a display home!....$749,900 sold fast

17 lake forest drive, richMond heiGhts (clayton schools)

12440 cross Green lane, creve coeur (parkWay north schools)

9527 enGel lane, olivette (ladue schools)

Newer custom 2-story 4BD, 3.5 bath gem by owner/builder loaded with upgrades with 3,350 SF on gorgeous cul-de-sac lot...$649,500 under contract

Newer 2-sty custom home by Dublen with 4 BD, 3.5 baths with 3,200 SF on level wooded .33-acre lot...$624,900

9527 old BonhoMMe road, olivette (ladue schools)

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Spacious 5 BD, 2-story with approximately 3,5,35 square feet including the lower level offered “as-is” for fast sale!...$549,900 under contract

4 BD, 3.5 baths, ranch, 1 acre lot, 2,984 SF with Home Protection Plan in Ladue Schools!...$499,900

3 BD, 2 bath ranch on wooded .69-acre lot with approximately 2,577 SF with a pool offered in “as-is” condition!....$450,000

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9556 la Jolla drive, olivette (ladue schools) Renovated 3 BD, 2 bath ranch in Ladue Schools with finished lower level plus Home Protection Plan...$199,900

Opportunity to custom build-- two story, four bedroom, 2.5 baths on level wooded lot! Close to Clayton, highways, and airport! “July Completion!”...$334,500

Renovated 3 BD ranch gem on a quite cul-de-sac with approximately 1,700 SF on two levels and Home Protection Plan!...$239,900

Building lot 621 cornell avenue, Webster Groves: new home site great for builder or owner/user to custom build ................................................................ $59,000

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This inviting 6-bedroom, 3.5bath home charms with lovely details, from French doors to veranda access on the top floor.

A main-floor master suite makes for easy living, and the lower level enchants with a wine cellar and family room. Additional delights include a spectacular kitchen with hearth room, and three fireplaces. $1.2 million

Built in grandiose design, this residence impresses with an open floor plan and luxurious details, such as French doors leading to all patios and terraces. If the 2-story great room isn’t enough to win you over, the award-winning design of the main-level master wing and kitchen surely will. Features include 1,000-bottle wine cellar, pool, media room and more. $2.850 million

Residing on almost 11 acres, this private-gated estate offers a distinctive urban oasis, with four waterfalls, ponds, gardens and wildlife spread across its peaceful landscape. A grand 2-story entrance and great room showcase the beauty of this exquisite home. From spectacular views to a custom deck and stone patio, every inch impresses with luxurious detail. $1.600 million

This renovated ranch exudes a modern style that appeals with an excellent open floor plan, while showcasing natural light.

The 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath estate features a gourmet kitchen, large family room with wet bar, and two fireplaces; the master suite offers a luxe bath with jet tub and separate marble shower. $799,000

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2 Glen Creek in Ladue $1,895,000 4+ Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths 5,082 Square Feet Built by Jim Minton and just 12 years new, the inviting front porch will draw you in to this outstanding 2-story custom home with incredible details. Offering an entertainer’s paradise at its best, this 4+ bedroom, 4.5 bath home is sophisticated yet comfortable balancing soaring 10’ceiling and beautiful open spaces. The slate entry allows front to back views that open to dining room and cozy paneled library with fireplace, sunny great room with fireplace, wet bar and French doors to new patio with gas grill and outdoor fireplace. Fabulous kitchen with breakfast bar adjoins the hearth room with box beamed ceiling and breakfast room with patio access. The spacious 1st floor master suite has luxury bath and large custom closet. Upstairs are 3 gracious bedrooms with walk-in closets and a generous office/playroom. Lower level has new wine cellar, huge rec room, full bath, exercise room and tons of storage.

Marcy Byrne Listing Agent 314.750.5800

760 Kent Road in Ladue $4,495,000 7 Bedrooms, 8 Full and 2 Half Baths 10,738 Square Feet The circle drive will lead you to this magnificent 17 years new custom home on almost 3 landscaped acres in the heart of Ladue. The 2-story entrance hall flaunts a wrought iron staircase that opens to a soaring living room with fireplace and marble mantle, formal dining room with crystal chandelier and herringbone wood floors. The library features cypress paneling and columned lighted arched bookcases which leads to the expansive master suite with marble bath and his/ her closets. The loggia with 2 sets of French doors expands the back of the house leading to a bar area, butler’s pantry and top-of-theline kitchen adjacent to the hearth room. Upstairs are 4 bedroom en suites and huge playroom and another en suite bedroom on 3rd floor. The lower level has a media room, exercise room, 2,400 bottle wine cellar and tons of storage. An adorable pool house has a kitchen and full bath, heated pool and 4-car oversized garage.

Marcy Byrne Listing Agent 314.750.5800

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SAINT LOUIS Jim Human and Kevin Hurley Janet McAfee Real Estate

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Down a private lane lined by trees, you’ll uncover a gorgeous Antebellum Neo-Classical estate.

With high ceilings and designer fixtures, the home offers sumptuous detail from the woodwork to the granite surfaces and hardwood floors. Additional features include a lower level with racquetball court, and a walkout to the pool and tennis court. $2.1 million

This sophisticated home is just 12 years new, and offers premium comfort with a first-floor master suite, as well as a new patio with built-in fireplace and grill. Ten-foot ceilings create beautiful open spaces, making this abode an entertainer’s paradise. $1.895 million

Located near the walkable neighborhood of the Central West End and directly across from Forest Park, this magnificent residence acts as an extension of the beautiful scenery all around it. From a marble-floored entryway to the lush gardens and custom-designed pool, the 8-bedroom, 5.5-bath estate resonates elegance in every architectural detail. $1.499 million

2829 Stonington Place FRONTENAC Lisa Coulter and Linda Benoist Janet McAfee Real Estate

669 W. Polo Drive CLAYTON Sabrina Robb DSIR Robb Partners Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 283-7590, robbpartners.com Located in the coveted neighborhood of Polo, this 5-bedroom, 3.2-bath home shines in American Traditional style. Featuring a modernized floor plan and updates throughout, the abode also offers stunning architectural details, such as crown molding and excellent millwork.

941-2883, janetmcafee. com/lisacoulter This exceptional estate offers 5 bedrooms and 4 baths on a beautiful, level lot in the heart of Frontenac. Discover a circular drive leading up to the gracious facade that sets the tone for this updated home. $989,000

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12889 Thornhill Court

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tunning, custom built stone & brick 1.5 sty on 1+ acre cul-de-sac. Grand 2-story foyer with winding staircase opens to dining room & great room with wall of windows, overlooking private wooded backyard & large patio. The kitchen has wood flooring with custom cabinets, subzero, warming oven, double ovens, soaring ceilings, open to hearth room and breakfast room. 1st floor master with customized lighted tray ceiling, bay with sitting area, luxury master bath (24 X13) & his and hers closets. Upstairs find 3 huge bedrooms with walk-in closets, ensuite baths and girl bedroom has sitting room.

Notice the custom white millwork throughout plus 3 fireplaces, 2 half baths and a 3 car finished garage.

3 zones, loads of storage in 9ft pour basement. Walkout LL with fireplace, rec room, billiard room. Resort like Pebbletec pool with stone outdoor kitchen barbeque station, waterfall feature.

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900 Town and Country Estates Court TOWN AND COUNTRY Kim Carney The Carney Team Coldwell Banker Premier Group 2203 S. Big Bend Blvd., 422-7449, thecarneyteam.com From the soaring 2-story great room with wood-beamed ceilings and fireplace, to the beautiful landscaped acre with a waterfall and pool, the elegance and functionality of this home will surely please every member of your family. Discover a chef’s kitchen, paneled study, luxury master suite with walkout, and lower level with full kitchen and bar. $925,000

49 Trent Drive LADUE John Ryan The Ryan Tradition Coldwell Banker Gundaker 993-8000, theryantradition.com Situated on almost 2 acres along the Old Warson Country Club golf course, this residence offers a main-floor master suite and covered terrace with fireplace, overlooking the garden and pool. Between the wine cellar, theatre room and elevator access, the home is ideal for entertaining. $1.875 million

52 Willow Hill Road LADUE Holly Bry Gladys Manion Real Estate 276-7727, gladysmanion.com This charming estate found along Willow Hill delights with hardwood floors and a convenient location. Located within walking distance of Reed School and near highway access, this home is the perfect fit for a family on the go. The open floor plan of the kitchen and main room is another added bonus.

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by Amanda Dahl

‌Tell us about one of your most exciting projects.

Alan E. Brainerd, owner Alan Brainerd, Inc.

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Louis Rybacki, owner and designer Cabinetry Etc.

2214 S. Big Bend Blvd., 614-2180, alanebrainerdinteriors.com

9753 Clayton Road, 432-7289, savvyladue.com

407 Jackson Ave., 726-9666, cabinetry-etc.com

A high point of my 32-year career was the first Symphony Designer Showhouse. I was assigned the butler’s pantry, a challenging room because it was smaller and a pass-through for patrons. I selected all Brunshwig & Fils fabrics and wall coverings for the space. My painter used great detail to bring out the character of the wonderful moldings. The room was such a hit that the owner of Brunshwig & Fils took me to breakfast at The Ritz!

Out-of-town jobs are always exciting.

After a client purchased a vacation home in Beaver Creek, Colorado, we designed and furnished it—from towels to taxidermy pieces. We worked in the outdoor themes of mountains, nature and skiing. The client was enthusiastic to upholster pieces in blanket-like fabrics, and display vintage ski-lodge artwork.

I enjoyed working on a master suite with a fun client and interior designer. The space included a wet bar, fireplace, and customized sound system with outdoor speakers for the terrace. The master bath had floor-to-ceiling white marble, but the most fun came from customizing the cabinetry. We chose a ‘serious gray’ for the outside color, but offered a surprise on the inside with a light green known as ‘eye-catching’—and that it did!

Todd Rausch, owner and president of operations Karr Bick Kitchen + Bath 2715 Mercantile Drive, 645-6545, karrbick.com Since I was a kid, I have always loved the Bauernhof at Grant’s Farm.

We don’t have the land or resources to build the entire structure, so I decided to create a replica of the clock tower and place it in our garage. I have worked on the project on and off for almost two years, and it’s finally nearing completion.

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TIMES TWO AGATE NIGHT LIGHTS PHOTOS BY KAUWUANE BURTON‌

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Palm Beach Chic: Design in a Tropical Paradise

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Katharine and William Rayner’s Palm Beach house is filled with exotic furnishings, dazzling antique textiles, and stucco walls in vibrant colors.

High-octane vintage style: Streamlined furnishings and a Lucite coffee table enable the buoyant aqua and orange wallpaper to take center stage in interior designer Meg Braff’s office.

Liza Pulitzer Calhoun’s exuberant design philosophy is based on disguising the foibles of animals and children, whose aesthetic was passed down by her mother, Lilly Pulitzer.

found in design magazines or decorators’ dictates, the Palm Beach homes featured in the book are testaments to what can be achieved when inspired by the natural beauty of a unique locale.

In all, Rudick’s book takes readers on an insider’s tour of 25 houses, cottages, Moorish casbahs, artists’ compounds and Mad Men-era vintage condos. Photographs capture images

of extraordinary gardens, lakeside pavilions and simple pastel Bermudan houses sheltered by dense thickets of Norfolk pines and age-old banyans. Also featured are newly restored seaside fantasies by architects such as Mizner, Fatio and Volk, celebrated for their Cuban coquina courtyards and soaring miradors overlooking tiled pools and arching fountains. As the book so eloquently reveals, it’s the eclectic mix of old and new, of Spanish and Caribbean, of contemporary design and sun-faded WASP thrift that makes Palm Beach chic.

PHOTOS BY JESSICA KLEWICKI GLYNN‌

Jennifer Ash Rudick is a long-time Palm Beach resident and the author of Palm Beach Chic, the new interior design book due out this fall. Rudick’s fascination with houses began as a young child on her first trip to Palm Beach, while traveling with her parents on a house-hunting expedition. Her mother, publisher of the famed Palm Beach Daily News— aka “The Shiny Sheet”—explained that “househunting was the best way to gain insight into the social patterns of an insular town.”

As Rudick recalls, each house had a back-story, revealing the tastes, penchants, exotic travels, and idiosyncrasies of the inhabitants. “Their lives were stocked w i t h a n t i q u e s, m o n o g ra m m e d linens, elaborate fish aquariums, and pillows needlepointed with cautionary slogans like Guest of guest may not bring guest,” she says. “From my adult perspective today, I realize that Palm Beach was basically what it had always been—the land of dreams come true, a world of imaginatively designed and quality-built nesting places. High tray ceilings, proper entrance halls, excellent proportions, a sense of propriety, but not a trace of competitive consumption. Palm Beachers lived graciously, but with individual interpretations of the concept.”

Fast-forward to the present, a time when real estate on this tiny barrier island is more valuable than ever. Today’s residents are calling upon world-class designers to help fine-tune their visions, giving rise to a fresh tropical design vernacular. Rather than slavish copies of interiors

The Good Life, as Seen through the Lens of Slim Aarons

PHOTOS BY SLIM AARONS‌

Chances are, you’ve seen the work of American photographer Slim Aarons (1916-2006) somewhere along the line. Aarons became famous for his photographs of socialites, jetsetters and celebrities, capturing the moment and a certain je ne sais quoi with startling poignancy. Aarons never used a stylist or a makeup artist, and made his career out of what he described simply as “photographing attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places.”

Born in New Hampshire in the early years of the century, Aarons got his start in the U.S. Army, working as a photographer at West Point, and later serving as a combat photographer in World War II, for which he earned a Purple Heart. He said combat had taught him the only beach worth landing on was “decorated with beautiful, seminude girls tanning in a tranquil sun.” After the war, Aarons moved to California and began photographing celebrities; and his work began appearing in Life, Town & Country, and Holiday magazines.

As a chronicler of the good life in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, the stylish and affable photographer

Sea Drive by Slim Aarons

had no peer, according to the Staley-Wise Gallery, which hosted exhibitions of his photographs. “Slim Aarons brought a photojournalist’s eye to the art of formal society portraiture, posing his subjects as still life, in their magnificent environments.”

Some of our favorite Slim Aaron photographs, including those shown here, are now being reproduced on canvas and clear acrylic by Modshop, and are available for purchase online at modshop1.com

La Concha Beach Club by Slim Aarons

Dining Al Fresco on Capri by Slim Aarons

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BY AMANDA DAHL

UCKED AWAY IN A WOODED AREA of 3-plus acres, this contemporary estate provides ultimate seclusion within city bounds. A nature wonderland frames the modern home, with Palladian windows and skylights that showcase the beautiful scenery all around. The serenity can extend to friends and family, who can unwind in their own separate space at the guesthouse. Master the art of cuisine in the open kitchen area, with two ovens and a walk-in pantry to suit all your culinary needs. Appreciate the beauty of the seasons captured through the geometric glass windows, and always feel uncrowded within this spacious abode. Come wintertime, snuggle up in front of the cozy standalone fireplace with gas-starter, or soak up some warmth from the master bath with a Whirlpool tub built for two. The angled ceilings in this 1.5-story residence lend well to the modern design throughout the entire abode. From the 4-car garage to the wall of windows in the main room and the expansive deck, you and yours surely will fall in love with this peaceful retreat.

This 4-bedroom, 4-full and 2-half bath home is listed for $2 million in Creve Coeur.

Kristi Monschein and JT Monschein, 636-537-8288, kristi@motherandson.com, jt@motherandson.com

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1. Open a ‘barcode scanner’ application on your smartphone 2. Point your phone’s camera at the code and scan 3. The code will bring you to a mobile site where you’ll find out more about this distinctive property

PHOTOS BY STEVEN B. SMITH

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

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RANDIOSE IN STYLE, THIS re - i m a g i n e d C o l o n i a l residence impresses with modern amenities and plush features. Start mornings on the right foot by stepping into the master bath with oversized tub and separate shower. Your private balcony invites you out to enjoy a cup of Joe, alongside the morning breeze. Ready to tackle the day, you may choose to work from the office, decked out in cherry wood-paneling with pocket doors and wet bar, and fit in a quick workout over lunchtime in the exercise room. As the workday wraps up, prep a feast in the gourmet kitchen, which opens up to the family and breakfast rooms. Then, invite guests in through the sweeping 2-story entry with granite tile flooring and striking line of sight to the in-ground pool. Whether you serve in the formal dining room, or move the party to the rec room, the palatial estate supports all of your hosting needs.

After ushering out the last guest, unwind with a good book and a glass of red in the library with its distinguished coffered ceiling and built-in bookcases, and toast to the beauty of this exquisite estate.

This 5-bedroom, 6-full and 1-half bathroom is listed for $2.950 million in Clayton.

Debbie Manne, 705-9199, 725-5100, 7carrswold.com

PHOTOS BY STEVEN B. SMITH‌

Laura McCarthy is a residential real estate company with expertise in the neighborhoods along St. Louis’ central corridor. Founded in 1944, Laura McCarthy is consistently ranked among St. Louis’ top real estate companies in sales volume. Many of its 100-plus agents specialize in the luxury real estate market, but all are familiar with St. Louis’ neighborhoods from the Central West End to those on the Highway 64/40 corridor to Chesterfield and the St. Charles area.

1. Open a ‘barcode scanner’ application on your smartphone 2. Point your phone’s camera at the code and scan 3. The code will bring you to a mobile site where you’ll find out more about this distinctive property

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WHAT DID IT SELL FOR?

THE FOLLOWING LUXURY HOMES AND CONDOS SOLD THE LAST WEEK IN JUNE AND THE FIRST WEEK IN JULY:

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PRICE

63105 155 Carondelet Plaza #300 11

$920,000

700 S. Meramec Ave

$920,000

63124 34 Somerset Downs (pictured)

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$950,000

2 Whitfield Lane (pictured)

346 N. Meramec Ave

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$970,000

159 Gay Ave

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$975,000

8025 Maryland Ave #401 131

$1,100,000

66 Arundel Place (pictured)

63117 46 Lake Forest Ave (pictured)

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66 ARUNDEL PLACE

10 $1,210,000

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PRICE

67 $1,220,000 5 $1,635,000 2 WHITFIELD LANE

63141 18 Allegro Lake Estates

19 $2,225,000

13398 Pointe Conway Drive (pictured)

81 $2,300,000

63119 539 Sherwood Drive (pictured)

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$800,000

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DIVERSIONS BOB GOALBY

THE GENTLEMAN OF GOLF

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HAVE MET THOUSANDS OF SPORTS figures in my life, but nobody is cooler than 84-year-old Robert George Goalby, who happens to be the greatest golfer to ever come from our area. Bob is the only one in town who has a Masters trophy in his living room.

He has never forgotten his roots. He grew up Belleville, played at Illinois and still resides in his hometown. He has played golf with four American presidents, played with Arnold Palmer, and was a friend of Sam Sneed’s. Even Tiger Woods came up and introduced himself to Bob in the locker room one day.

It’s Bob’s personality that makes him cool.

He’s 84 going on 44. We were looking at a photo together. It was a shot of Bob immediately after winning the L.A. Open, and he was being kissed by a very attractive Hollywood actress. “I was single for a long time,” he says with a smile.

Bob did live the good life: He won 14 times as a professional. In addition to winning the Masters, he finished second at the U.S. Open and PGA Championship. After his career was over, Bob gracefully slid on an NBC Sports blazer and became one of the best commentators in the country. His mellifluous voice and keen insight made him a natural.

The only person born and raised here who could compete for the title of best golfer would be Jay Haas, Bob’s nephew. Golf just runs in their blood: Jay’s brother, Jerry, is an outstanding golf coach at Wake Forest. Jay’s son, Bill, plays on the PGA Tour and won the Tour Championship Tournament in 2011.

The front side of Bob’s house is a driving range; inside, it’s loaded with photos of Bob competing against the biggest golf names in history.

Bob spends a lot of time at St. Clair Country Club in Belleville. He still breaks 80 from time

to time, and he gets upset when he doesn’t. Do you know many 84-year-olds who break 80? Bob watches the tour religiously. He could still be a commentator with his insight...

What has happened to Tiger?

Tiger was a better striker of the ball when he was an amateur. I am in shock he keeps going to these guys who don’t have much of a record.

He has lost natural ability, his freedom and his rhythm, and his timing. He is thinking all the time instead of just playing.

How do you remember your U.S. Open loss by one shot?

There was no Sunday round. We had to play 36 holes on Saturday. I hit a 5 iron 8 inches from the stick. It had rained the night before. There was mud on my ball. I was excited and said I will get this out of the way. I pulled the stick and missed.

How much fun was NBC? The pay was good. You didn’t have to prepare and work too hard.

You think you should be playing better now at age 84?

I think I should. The ball doesn’t go as far. I don’t putt as well. However, I still play three to four times a week with my friends, and I enjoy it.

FIVE THINGS I THINK: 1. Golf in primetime television is awesome. Every open should be played on the West Coast.

2. I think we all struggle to eat the tastiest food with the lowest fat content, especially if time is a factor. Lion’s Choice has a roast beef on wheat (without butter) which goes for 5.8 grams. That could be the best.

PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD

3. The most fortunate person on the planet earth is Mrs. Vladimir Tarasenko. She marries Vlad; and five days later, he signs a $60-million contract.

4. Gateway Motorsports Park has become a real success. There are only about 25 cities in this country who get to host a NASCAR event. Curtis Francois and his staff have hit it out of the ballpark. I love the go-carts, too.

5. The Cardinals success story this year is stunning. I don’t think Dewitt, Mozeliak or Matheny—in their wildest dreams—could have predicted a season like this.

Frank Cusumano is a 16-time Emmy Award winner on KSDK-TV, and also has been a radio commentator for 20 years.

Follow Frank on Twitter @Frank_Cusumano.

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DIV ER SIONS

baldwin’s

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

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

SEE: BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY July 13-19; The Muny in Forest Park; muny.org - The story of the beloved rock-n-roll icon is brought to life for the first time ever on the Muny stage - Sing along to hits, That’ll Be The Day, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, Peggy Sue and Johnny B. Goode!

TOAST: O’FALLON BREWERY 45 Progress Parkway in Maryland Heights; ofallonbrewery.com - A new 40,000-square-foot brewery and tap room near Westport Plaza - Food menu features traditional pub fare like flatbreads, burgers and sandwiches, as well as a variety of the awardwinning brewery’s specialty brews.

SEE: THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH July 16-26; Clayton Community Theatre; placeseveryone.org - Clayton’s resident community theatre company presents Thornton Wilder’s insightful and wry masterpiece - The Pulitzer-winning play tells the story of the Antrobus family of Excelsior, New Jersey, as an allegory about the life of mankind.

The Great American Summer 2015 Pop-Culture Quiz HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING ATTENTION TO THE stuff that doesn’t matter? Find out by taking the quiz below.

1) The U.S. Women’s soccer team won the World Cup this month. Who did they beat in the final?

2) Rachel Dolezal was recently forced to step down from her position as head of the Spokane NAACP after her parents claimed what?

3) In keeping with its predecessors, this film is currently leading the domestic box office gross in 2015, with more than $550 million to date.

4) Eddie Redmayne won his first Academy Award in February for his portrayal of which legendary scientist?

5) After a smash first season, HBO’s True Detective returned for Season 2 featuring which two A-listers in the starring roles?

6) Jon Hamm wrapped the AMC hit Mad Men this spring. What was the name of Hamm’s iconic character?

7) On Nov. 6, the next installment in the James

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TANGENTIAL THINKER Bond franchise will be released with Daniel Craig reprising the role of 007. What is the title?

8) Next week, Paul Rudd joins an elite group of actors stepping into a Marvel Comics superhero role. What is the name of the unlikely hero?

9) The literary world exploded with the news that To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee had, in fact, written a second novel. What is its title?

10) Teenage hearts around the world broke when what member of what pop sensation left the band?

- The theater is located in the old CBC High School building, on 6501 Clayton Road.

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Answers: 1) Japan 2) That Dolezal was white and pretending to be African-American 3) Jurassic World 4) Stephen Hawking 5) Vince Vaughn and Colin Farrell 6) Don Draper 7) Spectre 8) Ant Man 9) Go Set a Watchman 10) Zayn Malik left One Direction.

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REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS

THEATER REVIEW

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl GROWING PAIN RATING: 7 out of 10

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HAVE TO GIVE THIS movie proper credit as almost every movie about those awkward teenage years is basically the same. From Pretty in Pink to Clueless to The Duff, high-school coming-of-age movies rarely explore anything other than unlikely love stories and stereotypical social groups. While this film does—to some extent—do that, it also does something that most mainstream high-school movies don’t: It treats its characters like actual people.

Greg (Thomas Mann) is a likeable loner. He has one friend, Earl (RJ Cyler), and blends in effectively with the rest of his class. He and Earl spend their free time making movie parodies and hanging out with their favorite teacher. When Greg’s young neighbor, Rachel (Olivia Cooke), is diagnosed with leukemia, Greg’s mother (Connie Britton) insists he spend time with her. Together with Earl, the trio form an unlikely friendship.

First and foremost, the film is perfectly cast. Look for all of these young actors’ careers to take off. Without giving too much away, I will say that this movie is, ahem, emotional. It’s hard to look at a film with comedy powerhouses like Molly Shannon (SNL) and Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) and the promise of a happy ending—in spite of the title—and expect such emotional weight. Expect it. That being said, the movie does a wonderful job of painting a unique portrait of teenage life. There are cliques and bullies and awkward romances, but the film never lets you forget that above all, there are people.

Terminator: Genisys

WHAT GOES AROUND RATING: 4 out of 10

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN LAMB

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REALLY WANT TO TELL you about this movie. I really do. Unfortunately, my head exploded about 45 minutes in, so the best I can do is babble and drool. Although, surprisingly, that could still provide a pretty good recap. I will be brief.

All the main players are back: John Connor (Jason Clarke) is the leader of the resistance—or is he? Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) is his mother, although he has not yet been conceived.

Kyle (Jai Courtney) is John’s best friend/ father/ comrade-inarms; and, making your ticket price worth it, Arnold is the terminator. Well, Arnold is a terminator. In the future, there are lots of makes and models and upgrades of terminators.

They are sort of the lethal version of the iPhone.

The film confuses complexity and intelligence. It jumps around, muddles plot points, and bombards the audience with special effects in an unconvincing attempt to obscure the absurdity. It’s an insult to the elegant simplicity of the original film. If nothing else, the film teaches us a valuable lesson: Not even Arnold Schwarzenegger can successfully go back in time.

The Fantasticks

BY MARK BRETZ

THE STORY Two neighboring gentlemen, one with a teenage daughter; the other, the father of a teenage son, conspire to bring their offspring together romantically. They pretend to feud, build a wall between their properties, and then hire a mysterious bandit named El Gallo to stage an abduction of the daughter and be thwarted in the attempt by the brave boy.

The plan works well; but after a while, everyone grows complacent. In a pique, one of the fathers reveals to the children that the abduction was a hoax. The disillusioned son goes off with El Gallo’s henchmen to travel the world, encountering many rough spots along the way; while the unhappy girl stays home and develops an attraction for the roguish El Gallo, who rejects her. The boy and the girl then reunite, albeit a little sadder and a little wiser for their experiences.

Highlights: Based on Edmond Rostand’s 19th century play Les Romanesques (The Romancers), The Fantasticks opened on Broadway in 1960 and ran for an unprecedented 17,162 performances before finally closing in 2002. A revival began off-Broadway in 2006 and is still going strong.

Martin Fox leads this engaging production in a suave and steady performance as the complex El Gallo, who serves both as villain and narrator.

Christina Ramirez showcases the presentation’s most beautiful voice as the idealistic Luisa, whether alone on the contemplative tune Much More or in duet with Adam Hunn as the boy Matt on the wistful ballad, Soon It’s Gonna Rain.

Hunn does a satisfactory job in his role, although he’s often overshadowed by the more accomplished performers.

COMPANY: Insight Theatre Company VENUE: Heagney Theatre, Nerinx Hall High School, 530 East Lockwood Ave. DATES: July 10-12, 16-18 TICKETS: $25-$35; 556-1293 or insight theatre company.com RATING: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5.

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Tom Murray and Michael Brightman smoothly handle the important supporting roles of the respective fathers. Joneal Joplin is grand and glorious in his role as Henry, the addled ‘older actor’ employed by El Gallo to act out the ill-fated abduction. Tom Wethington ably assists him as Mortimer, a Cockney bloke dressed as a Native American and one who can perform a death scene unrivaled on any stage.

Integral to the production’s overall success is the inspired if unspoken performance of James Kerr as the Mute. His expressions through his whiteface makeup reveal as much about the romance and sadness on stage as any soliloquy or dialogue, and he does so with understated aplomb.

Director Maggie Ryan keeps the presentation humming briskly along with only an occasional lapse in tempo, maintaining the show’s humor, as well as its pathos.

After more than six decades of performances on Broadway, The Fantasticks continues to prove the dictum that ‘less is more’ in its straightforward, affecting way.

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The summer edition of Clayton Restaurant Week kicks off on Monday, July 13, and runs through Sunday, July 19. Sixteen eateries will be offering a special three-course menu priced at $25 per person. It’s a great way to reconnect with an old favorite or try one of Clayton’s hot new spots.

Get a rundown of all of the participating restaurants at claytonrestaurantweek.net.

Diners can also opt to give an additional Extra Helping donation of $5 or more, which goes directly to Operation Food Search.

One of the most anticipated restaurant openings has finally come to pass: Southern, the new hot chicken and sandwich joint from former Quincy Street Bistro exec chef RICK LEWIS and MIKE EMERSON of Pappy’s Smokehouse, is now feeding the hungry throngs at 3108 Olive St. in Midtown, right next door to Pappy’s.

It’s been announced that the Edwardsville, Illinois, location of Robust Wine Bar has closed. The downtown and Webster Groves locations remain open for business.

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Maplewood’s Let Them Eat Art is going on Friday, July 10, from 6 to 11 p.m.

This “whimsical tribute to Bastille Day” features live music, plenty of food and drink specials and other activities. Get the details at cityofmaplewood.com.

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Evangeline’s Bistro & Music House

Crescent City Classics

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

IT’S NO SECRET THAT SOME OF THE BEST food around comes from New Orleans, and St. Louis is lucky enough to have a variety of fine eateries that specialize in this most comforting of cuisines. One that we’ve been meaning to patronize for a while now is Evangeline’s in the Central West End. One recent rainy evening, we finally popped by for a drink and a bite, and were suitably impressed.

The restaurant itself is refreshingly unpretentious, and devoid of any generic Southern-inspired decor elements. It’s low-key and comfortable, good for office happy hours, date nights or special occasions.

The menu at Evangeline’s is full of just the sort of NOLA classics you’d expect, favorites like shrimp and grits, po’ boys, and red beans and rice.

We started off with a trio of down-home delights: the Crispy Boudin Balls ($13), Blue Crab Cakes ($15) and Crawfish Carolyn ($13). The boudin balls are spheres of peppery pork sausage encased in a crispy crust with a bit of five-pepper jelly alongside that’s equal parts sweet and heat, and makes you crave just one more bite. The Crawfish Carolyn is on the other end of the flavor spectrum, plump crawfish swimming in a pool of rich brandy cream sauce. The crab cakes are traditional takes on this venerable app, with a smoky, spicy jalapeño aioli included to complement the flaky fish.

No self-respecting Big Easy-inspired menu would be complete without some gumbo and etouffee offerings, and Evangeline’s has several

tasty examples. There are two versions of the etouffee, that glorious amalgam of rice and seafood: the Louisiana Crawfish Etouffee ($20) and the Blue Crab Étouffée ($20). We opted for the blue crab, which is chock-full of meat, seasoned with onion, garlic, and butter and white wine, garnished with a snow crab leg. The Championship Gumbo ($13 half/$20 full) is a tasty homage to this classic dish. It’s overflowing with chunks of chicken and sausage, crawfish tails, jumbo shrimp, plenty of rice and a tasty blonde roux. Dive in and you’ll swear you’re feasting down in the Crescent City.

The bar at Evangeline’s has a solid selection of cocktails, as well, including New Orleans originals like the Sazerac ($8) and the Vieux Carre ($11), which we sipped on before dinner. There’s also a selection of house-infused rums that can be subbed into libations like the Hurricane, and a handful of house originals. Evangeline’s also features double happy hours Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m., and 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., and frequently hosts live music. Delivery in the CWE is also available via Food Pedaler.

Since Evangeline’s is on the northern edge of the Euclid strip, a bit removed from the neighborhood’s hustle and bustle, it may fly under the radar of some food fans. But do yourself a favor and seek it out.

You won’t be disappointed.

512 North Euclid Ave., 367-3644, evangelinesstl.com

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More than 140 top restaurants are participating for the fifth year of the monthlong restaurant campaign, Tomato Explosion!

As part of its Summer Hunger Initiative, Operation Food Search (OFS), in partnership with FEAST Magazine, has enlisted the help of local restaurants to donate a portion of their sales of a special tomato dish throughout the entire month of July to help the organization connect kids to nutritious meals this summer. New to initiative this year is an opportunity for diners to ‘Feed the Need – Add to the Tab.’ From July 21 through July 25, restaurant servers will present a special check stuffer, along with the dinner bill, offering customers an option to fill out a card to make a personal donation in the form of cash, check or credit card. For more info, visit operationfoodsearch.org.

LN COOKS SUMMER CONE CAKES

Easy as Cake!

BY JOHN JOHNSON

Q: Chef, I am looking for some fun, easy desserts for our family backyard cookouts this summer. I know your pastry chefs are very talented. Could you ask them for some ideas?

A: Thank you so much for the great comments about our pastry chefs. Stephan Schubert was named the 2014 Pastry Chef of the Year, and is soon on his way to compete for the best pastry chef in the Americas. I have asked him and his team to create a recipe for you. I hope you enjoy it as much as they enjoyed creating it.

EQUIPMENT: Muffin Tin Mixer Mixing bowl Spatula Scoop Measuring cup and spoons Foil

RECIPE NO. 1: CAKE BOX MIX RECIPE INGREDIENTS: 1 box (2-layer size) white or chocolate cake mix 1/2 c multi-colored sprinkles, divided 48 mini ice cream cones 1 16 oz. tub ready-to-spread vanilla frosting 1 cup thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping

RECIPE NO. 2: MADE-FROM-SCRATCH RECIPE

DIRECTIONS:

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare cake batter as directed on package; stir in 2 tablespoons of sprinkles. Set aside.

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re-sealable plastic bag; cut off one bottom corner of bag. Use to pipe Cool Whip mixture onto cupcakes to resemble swirled ice cream. Top with remaining sprinkles.

Cover the tops of two mini-muffin pans with foil, pressing the edges of the foil around edges of pans to secure. Use a sharp knife to poke a small hole in the foil over the center of each muffin cup. Place the bottom of one ice-cream cone over each hole, then carefully press cone through foil so cone stands upright in muffin cup. Spoon cake batter into cones, filling each about 3/4 full. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in centers of cupcakes comes out clean. Cool completely.

Spoon frosting into medium bowl. Add Cool Whip and whisk until blended. Spoon into

1 c sugar 1/2 cup hard margarine 2 large eggs 1 t vanilla extract 1 3/4 c all-purpose flour* 2 1/2 t baking powder 1/4 t salt 2/3 c milk 1 16 oz. tub ready-to-spread vanilla frosting 1 c thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping 24 flat-bottomed ice cream cones *Note: For chocolate cake, use 1 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and ½ cup of cocoa powder

DIRECTIONS: Place the oven rack in the center position.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Beat sugar and margarine together in a bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, on high speed until incorporated. Mix in vanilla extract.

Mix flour, baking powder and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture, alternating with milk and ending with flour mixture, until just incorporated. Spoon batter into each icecream cone, filling to within 1/2 inch from the top. Place in muffins cups to hold upright.

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Spoon frosting into medium bowl. Add Cool Whip and whisk until blended. Spoon into resealable plastic bag; cut off one bottom corner of bag. Use to pipe Cool Whip mixture onto cupcakes to resemble swirled ice cream. Top with remaining sprinkles.

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

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BY BRITTANY NAY

7/10, 11, 17 & 18

ROBOTS Meet space robot handymen, robot butlers and home helper humanoids in a futuristic National Geographic documentary at the Saint Louis Science Center’s OMNIMAX Theater. Various times. $8-$9.

289-4424 or slsc.org.

THROUGH 7/18 THE FANTASTICKS Insight Theatre Company presents one of the longest-running musicals, The Fantasticks, at Heagney Theatre in Nerinx Hall. Various times. $15-$35. 556-1293 or insighttheatrecompany.com.

7/10

WHITAKER MUSIC FESTIVAL The Whitaker Music Festival continues with blues and rock duo Loot Rock Gang at Cohen Amphitheater in the Missouri Botanical Garden. 7:30 p.m.

Free. 577-5100 or mobot.org.

DON GIOVANNI Union Avenue Opera opens its new season with Mozart’s beloved classic, Don Giovanni. Various times. $32 and up. 361-2881 or unionavenueopera.org.

LET THEM EAT ART Experience art demonstrations, live music and a parade at this year’s whimsical event, themed Let Them Eat Cake.

6-11 p.m. 645-3600 or cityofmaplewood.com/ltea.

THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE Max & Louie Productions presents the dark comedy, The Killing of Sister George, at Wool Studio Theatre in the JCC Staenberg Family Complex. Various times. $30-$35. 800-838-3006 or maxandlouie.com.

CHRIS COLFER Golden Globewinning actor and best-selling author Chris Colfer will sign and discuss The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdom, the latest installment in his popular young adult fiction series, at St. Louis County Library Headquarters.

7 p.m. $18, includes admission and a copy of the book.

994-3300 or slcl.org.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER Hear local rock cover band Contagious at Chesterfield Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m.

Free. 636-537-4000 or chesterfieldamphitheater.com.

ART HILL FILM SERIES Make it a movie night under the stars as the outdoor film series on Art Hill in Forest Park kicks off with Back to the Future. 6 p.m. party with food trucks and live music; 9 p.m. showtime. Free. slam.org.

7/11-12

JUNGLE BOOGIE GalaxyRed will play during Saint Louis Zoo’s family-friendly concert series. 5-8 p.m. Free.

781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

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7/11 STL SUMMER FEST Celebrate summer with a block party featuring live music, street performers, indie vendors and more downtown at the MX District on the corner of Washington and 7th avenues.

5-10 p.m. Free with RSVP. eventbrite.com/e/stl-summerfest-tickets-16802155700.

7/15

SLIDE THE CITY Take a wet and wild ride on a 1,000foot slide, stretching three blocks of Market Street downtown. Various times. $13. slidethecity.com.

BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY The Muny presents the story of beloved American rock icon Buddy Holly, with songs including That’ll Be The Day, Why Do Fools Fall in Love and Peggy Sue. 8:15 p.m. $14-$87. 534-1111 or muny.org.

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ANYTHING GOES Hop aboard for a hilarious trip across the Atlantic as STAGES St. Louis presents Anything Goes at the Robert G. Reim Theatre. Various times. $44-$60. 821-2407 or stagesstlouis.org.

7/21 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Fanfare will perform in Faust Park as part of Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Concerts Series.

7 p.m. Free. 636-532-3399 or chesterfieldmochamber.com.

7/21-8/18 PET PORTRAITURE IN ACRYLIC PAINTING AKC Museum of the Dog hosts adult art classes for creating realistic pet portraits. Various times. $150. 821-3647 or museumofthedog.org.

7/10 LOCAL SOCIAL: ST. LOUIS BREWS Left Bank Books presents authors Donald Roussin, Kevin Kious and Stefene Russell, who will sign and discuss their book, St. Louis Brews: The History of Brewing in the Gateway City, and a beer tasting will be provided by Urban Chestnut. 7 p.m.

367-6731 or left-bank.com.

7/13-19 CLAYTON RESTAURANT WEEK: SUMMER EDITION Indulge in fine-dining for a good cause in Clayton. $25 special three-course meal; adding a $5 extra helping will benefit Operation Food Search. claytonrestaurantweek.com.

7/25-26 BERRIES AND BARBQ WINE TRAIL Venture to seven wineries along the Hermann Wine Trail for savory barbecue, fresh berries and Missouri wines.

Various times. $30. 800-932-8687 or hermannwinetrail.com.

7/22-25 ST. LOUIS CABARET FESTIVAL The legendary Marilyn Maye, Tony Award-winning songwriter Jason Robert Brown and Broadway star Christine Ebersole will headline the annual St. Louis Cabaret Festival at The Sheldon Concert Hall and the Kranzberg Arts Center. Various times and prices. 534-1111 or metrotix.com.

CHECK THIS OUT 7/28 AN EVENING WITH HARRY CONNICK JR. Grammy and Emmy Awardwinning performer Harry Connick Jr. will take the stage at the Peabody Opera House.

7:30 p.m. $50-$145. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

STL SUMMER FEST PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER GIBBONS, DON GIOVANNI PHOTO BY JOHN LAMB, CANTINA LAREDO PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER

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8. Big Bertha’s birthplace 13. Chill 14. Formally surrender 15. Cognizant 16. Exhaled, say 17. Where a story about riches often starts 18. Shrub with a yellow flower 19. British Buddy?

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GLADYS MANION continued from page 40 clients can rest assured their home sales and purchases are private, he notes. “Names are not bandied about, and documents are kept confidential—it’s a big part of who we are.”

The site also boasts high-resolution, interactive 3-D home tours. “We were the first in St. Louis to

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staff—including himself and the rest of the management team—always are available to meet with clients in person. “The management staff is very engaged in having seen the houses and being in touch with the market, so clients are dealing with someone who has a tremendous amount of experience,” he says. “Our doors are always open here. We’re very proud of the way we run this company.” And certainly, Gladys would be, too.

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In accordance with the federal Fair Housing Act, we do not accept for publication any real estate listing that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, family status, or national origin.

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Don Phillips 314-973-8511 DSI / Door Solutions Inc. Garage Doors Electric Openers Fast Repairs Free Estimates Custom Wood and Steel Doors BBB Member Angieslist 314-550-4071 www.dsi-stl.com PRECISION REMODELING Room Additions, Decks, Bathrooms, Kitchens and so much more. Interior & Exterior.

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Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630 REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms.

Over 30 Years Experience. For a Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049

LAWN & GARDEN

LAWN & GARDEN

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Michael Flynn Landscaping

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial

Spring Cleanup, Mulching, Mowing, Edging, Turf Maintenance, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Leaf & Gumball Cleanup, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Solutions Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

Time for Some

Hard Work Yard Work

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

hwyardwork@aol.com Since 2001

email: dsre@ktis.net 314 Market Street • Hermann, MO Cell: 573-694-3362 (Call or Text)

WEST WINDS FARMS 390 ACRES 1876 Limestone Home and Barn.

Ponds, LAKE and SECOND CREEK. Working Cattle Farm.

Woods, Pasture and Tillable.

314-243-6784 HAJEK LAWNCARE Spring Special & Fertilization Programs.

Full Service Maintenance & Lawn Care Provider.

Weekly Mowing as LOW As $25!

Fully Insured.

Joshua 314-856-3544 hajeklawncare@yahoo.com

Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance.

Call Today for Estimate

314-827-5664

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

573-486-5121

Weekly Mowing, Gardening, Weeding and Pruning.

Landscape Lighting and Irrigation.

Paver -Walkway-Patio-Drive.

For all your landscaping and lawn care needs.

MIZZOU CREW LANDSCAPING Lowest Prices In Town Mulching & Shrub Trimming $$$ SPECIAL $$$ Call or Text Jeff 314-520-5222 FASTandFREE.us/trim.html See this link for $25 OFF J-C LANDSCAPING Planting, Design, Mulching and Maintenance. Interior and Exterior Painting, Decks and Remodeling.

Insured. Please call Jack Reitz 314-305-1993

Visit us at: www.DorisSchneiderRealEstate.com

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JC PAINTS Interior & Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate Today! 314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net PAINTING, REMODELING, Carpentry, Wood Rot Repair, Tile Work, Flooring, Decks and Arbors.

17 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

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

PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY RESTORATION ENHANCEMENT

SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves.

We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured.

Packing Available.

314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com

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

Brian 314-740-1659

Personalized & Affordable Service Family Photos, Website, Social Media

Creative/Photoshop/Internet Ready billelliottphoto.com

PET SERVICES

Yucko's

Helping Hand Service, LLL Clean outs, bsmts, attics, garages, etc. Let us help you down size.

Hauled away for small fee. Some items donated to local charities.

636-649-9812 BBB

Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

314-770-1500

TREES

www.yuckos.com

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

MASONRY/CONCRETE CAULKING Pool Decks • Patios • Driveways Power Washing Masonry • Concrete 35 Years Experience • Insured Charles Edelen Caulking Co., Inc. 314-892-5484 óóóóóóóóóó For Concrete Repairs Call Scott's Custom Concrete 314-296-7801

OPEN HOUSES

OPEN SUNDAY July 12th • 2-4 PM $264,900 - New Price!

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Cabin in the Woods with Riverview!

Boating, Antiquing, Woods, Creek.

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, A-Frame Garage with Loft.

Realtor Link: http://sutliverealestate.com/listings/2 11933/1971-n-st-hwy-96-nauvoo#.VX9VckY8KnM

Tree Pruning & Removal, Plant Healthcare Program, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B Free Estimate, Fully Insured

Call 314-426-2911 www.buntonmeyerstl.com

MERAMEC RIVER Nice 1100 sq. ft. home with 500 ft.

Meramec River frontage with dock. Excellent for canoeing and fishing. Does not flood.

40 min. to St. Louis. $140,000.

Agriland Midwes t Inc .

217-440-8769 buymidwes tland.com

Buy it. Sell it. Find it.

To place an ad, call: 314-269-8810 email: classified@laduenews.com

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial

1252 Boland Place, Richmond Heights, MO SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION. GREAT CURB APPEAL. 3 BED, 1.5 BATH, 2-CAR GARAGE. HARDWOOD FLOORS. CROWN MOLDING. 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM.

Jean Dolan Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-397-0530

SERVICES PIANO SERVICES MCGREEVY PIANO It's Summer...Stay Tuned Bill McGreevy, Piano Technician Guild Associate Member 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service & Fully Insured Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

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JOIN THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND LEARNING CENTER AS WE RECOGNIZE OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2015 RECEPTION 5:30 PM • DINNER 6:30 PM THE RITZ-CARLTON, ST. LOUIS, GRAND BALLROOM

MASTER OF CEREMONIES: MIKE BUSH, ANCHOR/REPORTER KSDK-TV RSVP BEFORE AUGUST 14 AT HMLC.ORG/20THDINNER. TO REQUEST AN INVITATION, OR FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT JEAN CAVENDER AT JCAVENDER@JFEDSTL.ORG OR 314-442-3715.

CO-CHAIRS Margi Lenga Kahn Carol Staenberg HMLC Kent Hirschfelder, Chair Jean Cavender, Director Daniel A. Reich, Curator & Director of Education Andrew Goldfeder Manager of Programs & Logistics JEWISH FEDERATION OF ST. LOUIS Patricia F. Croughan, Board Chair Andrew Rehfeld, Ph.D., President & CEO

Sponsors as of July 1, 2015 PRESENTING SPONSORS Rubin* & Gloria Feldman Family Staenberg Family Foundation PLATINUM SPONSORS Lee Bohm Thomas & Karole Green Bob & Colleen Millstone Mr. & Mrs. Michael Neidorff Alvin & Ruth Siteman Leo & Sara Wolf & Family GOLD SPONSORS Jack & Ellen Deutsch Vera & Bill Emmons Judith Gall & Family Jerry & Devy Goldenberg Ken & Nancy Kranzberg Hannah & Larry Langsam

Drs. Joseph & Beth Levy Joan and Mitch Markow Paul and Betty Mendelson & Family Al & Nancy Siwak Gianna Jacobson &Todd Siwak Bill Solomon & Barbara Bianco Oliver & Nanette Stevenson Wealth Management Advisors, Inc., Sherri F.Weintrop CPA, CFP, ADPA SILVER SPONSORS Jerry & Rosalie Brasch Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Burstein Ed & Marla Cohen Jeffrey & Michelle Cohen Fox Family Foundation Milton & Lanie Goldenberg Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goldstein & Family Nancy & Jacques Herzog In memory of Eva Herzog*

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Nancy & Steve Keyser Karen & Mont Levy Leslie & Michael Litwack Phyllis & Howard Loiterstein McCormack Baron Salazar, Inc. The Rubin Family Foundation Susan Sale Mr. & Mrs. John Wallach Alvin & Dr. June Wolff BRONZE SPONSORS Berger Memorial Chapel Richard W. Stein, Linda Stein & Emily Stein MacDonald Dr. & Mrs. Harvey Cantor Louis & Evelyn Cohen Essman Family Charitable Foundation Diane & Paul Gallant Mr. & Mrs. Neil Handelman Terry & Harvey Hieken

Mr. & Mrs. Kent Hirschfelder Peggy & Lee Kaplan Dr. David & Diane Katzman Mr. Howard N. Lesser Dr. Carl & Lynn Lyss On The Run Sheila Greenbaum & Gary M. Wasserman Monte & Julie Sandler Lee & Laurie Wielansky Lynn & Lawrence (Bud) Wittels Morrie Zimring Mark & Karen Zorensky *Of Blessed Memory

TREES

VACATION RENTALS

Trees Trimmed & Removed

GULF COAST HOUSE Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 4BR, 4BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more!

Great Rates. Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/602232

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

(636) 274-1378

REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment.

Convenient to Museums, Theaters & Shopping. Wireless Internet Access. Highly Recommended!

Call 314-569-2009

TUCKPOINTING

24 Years in Business!

10 Consecutive Service Award Winner '05-'14. Solid Tuckpointing & Spotpointing with Color Match.

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

WANTED WANTED VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES Movie & Music Memorabilia ï Old Advertising ï Vintage Clothing Sports Memorabilia ï Old Toys St.L History ï Bulk Collections benfine9@gmail.com

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WINDOWS M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimate, Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Over 30 Years Experience & Ref's.

Call Paul, 314-805-6102 or Mark, 314-805-7367

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

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MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing, Chimney & Brick Repair, Caulking & Now Chimney Sweeping & Flue Re-lining.

Winner of 2013 BBB Torch Award. $50 off $500+ 314-486-3303 masseytuckpointing.com

for merchandise, services and real estate

for over 31 years.

To place an ad, call: 314-269-8810 email: classified@laduenews.com

TUCKPOINTING Chimney Repair, Glass Blocks, Brick Block, Stone & Stucco.

Waterproofing. Insured.

40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates.

314-910-3132 636-797-2947

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In the perfect home every room is a living room.

New Listing LUXURIOUS LIVING AT THE CHASE WITH INCREDIBLE AND A SPACIOUS TERRACE

New Listing CL AYTON SPANISH REVIVAL SHOWPL ACE WITH GORGEOUS UPDATES

Expertly designed and decorated, this home is a perfect entertaining space with gourmet kitchen, bar, dining and living rooms. Open floor plan.

232 N Kingshighway #1705 $3,750,000

Significant architectural style enhances this 4,345-sq.-ft., 4-bedroom, 3½-bath residence.

Gourmet kitchen. Terrace garden with fountain.

24 Wydown Terrace, Clayton $1,175,000

New Listing STATELY BRICK ABODE IN SOUGHT-AFTER UNIVERSITY HILLS Stunning home with open floor plan, spacious rooms, arched entries and hardwood floors.

Award-winning kitchen overlooking gardens.

New Listing CLASSIC RESIDENCE ON OVER AN ACRE OF LUSH GARDENS Expanded and updated to meet modern needs with 5,071 sq. ft. of living. New addition features a gourmet kitchen with granite counters. Main level master suite.

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New Listing JUST AS INVITING AS IT IS EXTRAORDINARY Floor plan fosters both family bonding and elegant entertaining. Beautiful millwork, architecturally significant ceilings, hardwood floors and more.

New Listing NEWER HOME IN HEART OF LADUE OFFERS SPACE AND STYLE This 4-bedroom, 4½-bath home offers an excellent floor plan and more than 3,300 sq. ft. of living. Deluxe master bath. Finished lower level.

New Listing CLASSIC CHARMER IN PRIME PARKVIEW LOCATION Inviting 5-bedroom home with an open, light-filled kitchen and family room addition with all modern amenities. Move-in ready with easy access.

New Listing ORIGINAL VICTORIAN CHARMING TW0-STORY TOWNHOME ELEGANCE WITH MODERN AMENITIES IN GREAT DOGTOWN LOCATION Formal living and dining rooms flow masterfully Coveted end-unit with full side yard, lots of windows into a magazine-worthy kitchen/family room. and mature landscaping. This home has a open floor Marble-adorned baths. Third floor in-law quarters. plan, large back deck and vaulted master suite.

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34 Burroughs Lane, Ladue

8301 Maryland Avenue Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63105 314.725.0009

$965,000

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13 Berkshire Drive, Ladue Schools

501 Westgate Avenue, University City

$860,000

$625,000

718 N Graeser Drive, Ladue Schools

5089 Washington Place, Central West End

$849,000

7232 Greenway Avenue, University City

$577,500

Celebrating 10 years of Excellence www.dielmannsothebysrealty.com

2113 Dogtown Walk, Dogtown

$769,900

$279,900