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Weldon Spring | $1,577,700

420 Conway Pine Creve Coeur | $2,200,000

1200 Lewis Spring Drive Wildwood | $950,000

80 Sorrel Lane Ladue | $870,000

2102 Riding Trail Drive Chesterfield | $675,000

55 Sylvester Avenue Webster Groves | $660,000

4 Briarcliff Ladue | $855,000

9445 Old Bonhomme Olivette | $819,000

1001 Savonne Court Chesterfield | $799,000

1538 Flora Del Drive Fenton | $599,900

549 South High Post Road Augusta | $543,000

724 Turrentine Trail Creve Coeur | $535,00

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337 Brunhaven Court Chesterfield | $515,000

400 South 14th Street #1116 St Louis City | $499,500

1525 Suzanne Ridge Court Wildwood | $465,000

623 Barrow Ridge Court Ellisville | $439,615

735 Brownell Avenue Glendale | $374,900

15332 Braefield Drive Chesterfield | $330,000

16037 Surfview Court Wildwood | $315,000

15645 Dresden Lake Court Chesterfield | $284,500

12962 Fernway Lane Creve Coeur | $274,500

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MOST OF US ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE WORK OF ENGLISH COMPOSER John Ireland. But here at Ladue News, one particular oeuvre, A Downland Suite, holds special meaning. The 1932 composition happens to be the accompaniment for the Ladue News Minute, which can be heard regularly on the Radio Arts Foundation-St. Louis (RAF-STL).

Our friends at RAF-STL tell us that every so often, listeners will call to inquire about the piece, which has been described by fans as “full of heart and soul—a veritable lush garden of sounds and textures,” as well as “the lushness of the British countryside on a warm summer’s day.” Even those musically in-the-know have hailed it as “one of the most appealing string works in all English music” and have referred to Mr. Ireland as “the English composer to like for people who don’t like English composers.”

Well, after all that buildup, I’m sure you’d want to hear it, too. Tune in to the Ladue News Minute twice a day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (7:40 a.m. and 5:20 p.m.) on RAF-STL (107.3 on your radio dial). Give it a listen, and let me know what you think.

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ON THE COVER: The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis will honor current members and welcome new members of its Whitney M. Young Society during a reception and cocktail party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Top of the Met. Pictured on the cover: Richard Miles and Pat Whitaker, Michael McMillan, and Jackie and Lou Brock. For more information, call 615-3668 or visit ulstl.org. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 20.

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More New Listings 7448 Amherst Avenue (University City). A wonderful English Tudor, this well-located home boasts gorgeous diagonal leaded windows, plantation shutters, refinished hardwood floors and abundant features!

The living room offers handsome details, stone fireplace and impressive built-ins. The chef of the home will take a pleasing to the eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless appliances and granite tops. Adding to the living space is the finished lower level. $349,000

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149 Selma Avenue (Webster Groves). A rare find of a two family in Webster Groves, this one is located just a few blocks from the popular shops and restaurants of Old Webster. Sun-lit spaces in each unit include two bedrooms, combination living/dining room and a cheerful sunroom offering flexible interior space. In addition, each unit has pretty hardwood floors and newer system enhancements. Think of the prime investment opportunity! $224,000

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1. 11106 Hermitage Hill Road ● Frontenac

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A gracious reception is presented upon entry courtesy of lovely millwork, fresh décor, hardwoods and vast architectural detailing. Equipped with premier appliances, the gourmet kitchen will accommodate any feast. Entertaining space is in abundance with the huge family room, separate dining room, gorgeous pool and patio, as well as the walkout, finished lower level. A first floor master with remodeled bath, three bedrooms upstairs and a prime location!

2. 408 South Hanley Road, Unit B ● Clayton

$279,900

NEW LISTING! Located on the second floor of a two-unit building, architectural details display the character you love, while countless updates provide the modern features you desire. From the soaring, cathedral-beamed ceiling in the great room, to the stained glass windows, gleaming hardwood floors and updated kitchen, the unit offers a genuine feeling of home. Enjoy your new surroundings in the covered porch area, or relax in the master suite with its own bath.

3. 206 Carlyle Lake Drive ● Creve Couer

$865,000

Effortlessly flowing rooms come courtesy of the very open floor plan, offering large areas perfect for both formal and informal entertaining and leisure. The lavishly appointed great room with fireplace, hardwood, custom millwork and coffered ceiling opens to the outside entertaining area. Lovely main floor master with sitting area, luxurious bath, also opens to the outside. Lower level offers family room, bar, pool room, bonus room/bedroom and full bath.

4. 19 Portland Drive ● Frontenac

$1,595,000

NEW LISTING! Magnificent Georgian home thoroughly remodeled for today’s lifestyle. Magazine beautiful kitchen opens to breakfast area and hearth room. Luxurious main floor master suite with three second floor bedroom en-suites.

Extreme privacy and park-like vistas include pool, patios, covered porch area, fireplace and landscaped grounds.

5. 381 Conway Gardens Court ● Creve Coeur

$634,500

NEW LISTING! This architecturally graceful, five bedroom is situated on a large, landscaped lot. The open floor plan includes living and dining rooms with intricate millwork and hardwood flooring. Appealing and spacious, the family room offers custom built-ins and a fireplace. Additional sought-after features include a palatial first floor master and a “mustsee-to-believe” lower level. You will never find another setting for family living that is better than this!

6. 453 Whittier Street ● Central West End

$275,000

NEW LISTING! The good life awaits in this unique townhouse close to popular restaurants and shops. Newer construction, the end-unit boasts an open floor plan enhanced by countless updates. The kitchen comes equipped with stainless steel appliances and granite tops. Upstairs you will find two master suites with walk-in closets, as well as a laundry area. The finished basement is a great space for a media room and provides access to the two-car garage.

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2 Ladue Acres (Ladue).

$2,295,000

1526 Holly Drive (Webster Groves).

$234,900

#1 Fordyce Lane (Ladue).

$2,295,000

706 Yeatman Avenue (Webster Groves).

$200,000

11220 Hunters Pond (Creve Coeur).

$1,975,000

273 Wanderfern Woods (Innsbrook).

$199,000

4 Barclay Woods Drive (Ladue).

$1,950,000

271 Copper Mountain (Fenton).

$184,900

8130 Westmoreland (Clayton). ●▲

$1,899,000

1223 Missouri (Kirkwood).

$179,900

765 W. Kirkham Avenue (Glendale).

$1,700,000

6416 Pernod Ave. (St Louis).

$175,000

21 Windsor Terrace Lane (Creve Coeur). $1,675,000

2137 Oak Drive (Crystal Lake Park).

$175,000

7953 Park Drive (Richmond Heights).

3358 Hampton Crossing (St. Charles).

$174,999

$1,595,000

7 Warson Downs (Ladue).

$1,295,000

5211 Devonshire (St. Louis).

$155,000

12 Berkley Lane (Ladue).

$1,100,000

8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).

$148,000

6447 Clifton Hills Drive (St. Louis).

$104,900

2603 Wild Plum Valley (Pacific).

$989,000

58 Muirfield Court (Town & Country).

$969,000

11511 Craigwold Road (Sunset Hills). ● $849,000 62 Lake Forest (Richmond Heights).

133 Hawthorne Estates (T & C).

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3547 Whitsetts Fork Road (Wildwood).

Condos, Villas, Town Homes

$839,000

800 South Hanley #4E (Clayton).

$830,000

232 North Kingshighway #908 (St. Louis). $1,050,000

$1,125,000

$825,000

206 Carlyle Lake Drive (Creve Coeur).

$865,000

23 Woodmere Pass Court (St. Charles).

$775,000

20 Woodbridge Manor Dr. (Creve Coeur).

$769,000

140 Ambleside Lane (Creve Coeur).

$749,000

13345 Fairfield Circle (Town & Country).

$675,000

2501 Oak Springs Lane (Town & Country). $699,900

13344 Fairfield Circle (Town & Country).

$549,000

13978 Meursault (Town & Country).

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409 Bates Street (New Haven).

$669,000

402 Conway Meadows Drive (Chesterfield). $389,000

$575,000

200 S. Brentwood 21D (Clayton).

$399,000

415 Venneman Avenue (Glendale).

$555,000

1517 Washington Avenue #302 (St. Louis). $379,000

1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).

$550,000

816 South Hanley 6D (Clayton).

8415 Delmar Blvd. (University City).

$550,000

408 South Hanley Road, Unit B (Clayton). $279,900

$339,000

17536 Adams Way (Chesterfield).

$499,700

4440 Lindell #403 (St. Louis).

7901 Teasdale Court (University City).

$495,000

5381 Pershing Ave #203 (Central West End). $250,000

$279,000

57 Morwood Lane (Creve Coeur).

$475,000

6505 San Bonita #1W (DeMun).

$194,900

2043 Paul Renaud Blvd. (Lake St. Louis).

$470,000

8070 Watkins, #2W (Clayton).

$185,000

2637 Roseland Terrace (Maplewood).

$469,000

5635 Waterman #31 (St. Louis).

$182,500

4457 McPherson Avenue (St. Louis).

$439,900

470 Lake Avenue, #2S (St. Louis).

$159,000

116 Edwin Avenue (Glendale).

$429,900

1508 High School (Brentwood).

$146,900

19234 St. Albans Valley (Wildwood).

$399,000

432 N. Sappington Rd., Unit A (Glendale). $134,500

16534 Lancaster Estates Drive (Grover).

$374,900

801 N. Hanley, Unit D (University City).

$119,500

216 Sundrop Court (Eureka).

$345,500

9155 North Swan Circle (Brentwood).

$114,900

5099 Country Club Drive (High Ridge).

$324,900

2524 Creve Coeur Mill Road #9 (Maryland Heights).

403 Johanna Place (Ballwin).

$310,000

433 Par Lane (Kirkwood).

$309,000

$74,900

1013 Romine Drive (Kirkwood).

$289,900

5405 Chapelford Lane (Shrewsbury).

$285,000

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$277,000

2 Daniel Road (Ladue).

$1,200,000 $1,095,000

1510 Pheasant Ridge (Ellisville).

8755 Bridgeport Avenue (Brentwood).

$275,000

45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

339 Bogey Lane (Kirkwood).

$273,000

1590 North Woodlawn Ave. (Ladue).

3217 Magnolia Avenue (St. Louis).

$234,900

$650,000

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Veiled Prophet Foundation

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AKS FIFTH AVENUE PROVIDED THE setting for a recent fashion show to benefit the Veiled Prophet Foundation.

Guests previewed more than 100 evening gowns and dresses from leading designers, and enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Katherine Falk Desloge, the 2013 Queen of Love and Beauty, was among those in attendance. KMOV’s Jasmine Huda served as mistress of ceremonies. Proceeds from the gathering benefit the Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Veiled Prophet Organization, as well as the organization’s select Community Service Initiative partners.

Chachie Brennan, Beth Danforth

Merrill Hermann, Signa Hermann

Pam Toder, Paige Noel

Susan Sherman, Greg Lukeman

Bob Hermann, Bryan Cook, Andrea and Craig LaBarge

Jasmine Huda, Peter LeBlanc Jr., Suzanne Johnson

Molly Hartman, Kate Hatfield

Chris and Christine Krehmeyer, Phil Treacy

Tracy Chivetta, Mary Ciapciak

Mary Schlafly, Rochelle Cella, Jeana Reisinger

Annemarie and Matt Schumacher

Shirley Hullverson, Suzanne Breckenridge

Sharon Desloge, Steve Desloge, Kitty Drescher

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SPIRIT OF GIVING SET THE TONE AT THE annual St. Louis Men’s Group Against Cancer Grant and Recognition Luncheon at the Crowne Plaza St. Louis-Clayton Hotel. The money raised from last year’s event was awarded to a number of local organizations that focus on research, prevention and care for cancer patients and their families.

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MIKE SHANNON’S 75th BIRTHDAY

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H I S M O N T H , I T WAS M I K E Shannon’s turn to celebrate the big 7-5! As he made the rounds among family and friends at his namesake restaurant, the legendary Cardinals broadcaster was overheard saying, “The dear Lord only gives you so many days, so might as well live each day to the fullest!” Spotted in the crowd were Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, the Cardinals’ Bill DeWitt III, Whitey Herzog and his wife, Mary Lou, Hall-of-Famer Red Schoendienst, longtime More photos on page 76

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Metro Theater Company

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ETRO THEATER COMPANY recently honored former artistic director Carol North and resident artist Nicholas K r y a h with A Playful Celebration at the Sheldon Concert Hall. The event included a reception, dinner program, performance and toast to the honorees.

Inspired by intelligence and emotional wisdom of young people, Metro Theater Company creates professional theater, fosters inclusive community, and nurtures meaningful learning through the arts. Stephanie Tucker and Jim Weidman served as event chairs, and honorary co-chairs were Nancy and Ken Kranzberg, and Anabeth and John Weil.

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Carol North, Nicholas Kryah, Julia Flood

Jill McGuire, Peter Sargent

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5505 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis Offered at $1,599,000.

15 Clermont Lane, Ladue Offered at $1,298,500.

12 Hillvale, Clayton Offered at $1,595,000.

8919 Pine Acre Road, Ladue Offered at $929,000.

8 Arbor Road, Olivette Offered at $899,000.

24 Oakleigh Lane, Ladue Offered at $1,985,000.

208 Timber Trace, St. Albans Offered at $465,000.

10432 Capitol Place, Frontenac new listing. $468,500. open 8/3, 1-3 pm.

108 Club Creek Court, St. Albans new listing. Offered at $890,000.

13300 Kings Glen Drive, Town and Country Offered at $575,000.

2726 Wynncrest Manor Drive, Chesterfield Offered at $634,900.

38 Glen Eagles Drive, Ladue Offered at $2,350,000.

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Visit Us Open Sunday, August 3rd 8 long meadoWs ln., Town & Country. $1,975,000. 1-4 PM

9821 Log Cabin Court, Ladue Offered at $1,149,000.

1612 Mississippi Avenue, Lafayette Square Offered at $419,900.

7021 Trainor Court, St. Louis Offered at $159,900. open 8/3, 1-3 pm.

803 soutH warson rD., Ladue. $949,000.

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305 nortH Bemiston, Clayton. $849,000.

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10432 Capitol plaCe, Frontenac. $468,500.

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7217 linDell ave., University City. $349,000.

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7021 trainor Court, St. Louis. $159,900.

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2628 mcKnigHt crossing,WebsterSchools.$118,000.1-3PM

801 South Skinker Blvd., Unit 3A, St. Louis Offered at $150,000.

NEW LISTINGS 108 Club Creek Ct., St. Albans. Within walking distance of country club! Custom-built 2 story home with new roof, large kitchen, and patio with built-in brick BBQ. $890,000 10432 Capitol plaCe, Fronteanc. Spacious and beautifully appointedcustombuilthome4BR/2.5BA.Uniqueopportunityinprime FrontenaclocationinLadueschools. $468,500. open 8/3,1-3 pm 532 Central plaCe, Kirkwood. Fantastic 2BR/2BA home with hardwood floors throughout, updated kitchen, freshly painted, and convenient location. $155,000

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729 HigHway H, Troy.

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9821 log Cabin Court, Ladue.

14 briarCliFF, Ladue.

10 Country liFe aCres, Town & Country.

9828 olD warson roaD, Ladue.

9119 Clayton roaD, Ladue.

9 pebble Creek rD., Ladue.

5925 linDell boulevarD, CWE. 803 s. warson rD., Ladue.

$5,295,000 $3,960,000 $3,600,000 $2,350,000 $1,995,000 $1,985,000 $1,899,000 $1,749,000 $1,695,000 $1,670,000 $1,658,000 $1,599,000 $1,595,000 $1,525,000 $1,499,000 $1,495,000 $1,495,000 $1,395,000 $1,395,000 $1,350,000 $1,300,000 $1,299,000 $1,299,000 $1,298,500 $1,250,000 $1,249,000 $1,195,000 $1,150,000 $1,149,000 $1,100,000 $1,095,000 $1,075,000 $998,000 $995,000 $990,000 $949,000

14 Dunleith, Ladue Offered at $890,000.

8919 pine aCre roaD, Ladue.

1263 CeDars valley roaD, St. Albans.

8 arbor roaD, Olivette.

14 DunleitH, Ladue.

40 wasHington terraCe, CWE. 67 wooDoaks trail, Ladue.

17360 orville roaD, Wildwood.

2378 HigHway JJ, Elsberry.

405 Conway garDens ln., Creve Coeur.

305 nortH Bemiston, Old Town Clayton.

25 brookwooD roaD, Town & Country.

1178 Hampton parK, Richmond Heights.

17516 Orrville Road, Wildwood Offered at $574,900.

$929,000 $899,000 $899,000 $890,000 $889,000 $879,000 $875,000 $875,000 $874,000 $849,000 $795,000 $795,000

RESIDENTIAL HOMES 2 midparK lane, Ladue.

9960 Holliston Court, Ladue.

28 Fair oaks, Ladue.

316 Cabin grove lane, Creve Coeur.

2726 Wynncrest manor, Chesterfield.

1425 wHeatFielD lane, St. Albans.

13300 kings glen Drive, Town & Country.

17516 orrville roaD, Wildwood.

12674 Conway roaD, Creve Coeur.

1406 wHeatFielD lane, St. Albans.

486 HiCkory traCe, Saint Albans.

6943 persHing avenue, University City.

791 borDeauX CirCle, Saint Albans.

99 old Farm road, Foley.

768 borDeauX CirCle, Saint Albans.

208 timBer trace, St. Albans.

16831 asHberry CirCle Drive, Chesterfield.

4474 maryland aVenUe, CWE. 19 kings lynn, Ladue Schools.

8332 gannon avenue, University City.

7946 teasDale avenue, University City.

355 DietriCH, Ballwin.

3140 russell boulevarD, St. Louis.

7217 linDell avenue, University City. .

1194 wagner plaCe, Webster Schools.

4153 west pine, CWE. 7504 gannon avenue, University City.

3532 st. albans roaD, St. Albans.

16212 traDe winDs Ct., Rockwood Schools.

929 alanson Drive, University City.

3556 st. albans roaD, St. Albans.

503 glenmeadoW driVe, Ballwin.

1801 HomeField Valley ct., O’Fallon.

6209 mardel aVenUe, St. Louis.

7021 trainor Court, St. Louis.

620 s. 6tH street, St. Charles.

424 rose Hill west, Kirkwood.

2532 FranCes ave., Pattonville Schools.

$749,000 $725,000 $719,000 $689,000 $634,900 $619,000 $575,000 $574,900 $550,000 $549,000 $538,900 $534,900 $506,000 $499,500 $465,000 $465,000 $439,900 $425,000 $415,000 $415,000 $385,000 $375,000 $349,900 $349,000 $349,000 $345,000 $329,000 $319,900 $289,900 $289,900 $260,000 $249,000 $238,750 $212,000 $159,900 $145,000 $139,900 $132,000

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES 540 nortH anD soutH, #102, University City.

9 portlanD Court, CWE. 1612 mississippi, Lafayette Square.

7560 wyDown blvD., #1C, Clayton.

410 nortH newsteaD, #4w, CWE. 4454 linDell boulevarD, #32, CWE. 116 n. Central avenue, unit 1s, Clayton.

1525 walpole Drive, Chesterfield.

7515 BUcKingHam driVe, #3s, Clayton.

815 westwooD Drive, #1n, Clayton.

541 roseDale, #102, St. Louis.

801 soutH skinker blvD., #3a, St. Louis.

2628 mcKnigHt crossing ct., Webster Schools.

123 w. wooDbine ave., unit H, Kirkwood.

$475,000 $439,900 $419,000 $379,000 $329,000 $290,000 $284,900 $249,900 $215,000 $199,000 $168,500 $150,000 $118,000 $98,500

1525 Walpole Drive, Chesterfield Offered at $249,900.

305 North Bemiston, Clayton Offered at $849,000. open 8/3, 1-3 pm.

LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS 1055 wings roaD, St. Albans.

2330 ossenFort roaD, Glencoe.

302 WardenBUrg Farms, Wildwood.

303 WardenBUrg Farms,Wildwood.

317 WardenBUrg Farms, WIldwood.

1 little lane, Ladue.

916 bluFF roaD, Pevely.

4114 HigHway DD, Salem.

72 acre Horse Farm, Bunker.

1133 wings roaD, St. Albans.

1138 wings roaD, St. Albans.

73 acre aQUatic Farm, Bunker.

355 DietriCH, Ballwin. lot 3 breton wooDs Ct., Wildwood. lot 6 breton wooDs Ct., Wildwood. lot 7 breton wooDs Ct., Wildwood. lot 8 breton wooDs Ct., Wildwood. lot 11 breton wooDs Ct., Wildwood. lot 12 breton wooDs Ct., Wildwood. lot 4 breton wooDs Ct., Wildwood. lot 5 breton wooDs Ct., Wildwood. governor plaCe #2 lot 46, St. Charles.

$2,125,000 $1,425,000 $600,000 $600,000 $600,000 $595,000 $429,000 $416,900 $399,900 $350,000 $350,000 $299,900 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $225,000 $235,000 $235,000 $129,000

28 Fair Oaks, Ladue.

Offered at $719,000.

NEW CONSTRUCTION 318 WardenBUrg Farms dr. WIldwood.

8 long meadoWs, Town & Country.

1 little lane, Ladue.

809 tara estates Ct. tbb, Chesterfield.

$8,700,000 $1,975,000 $1,700,000 $875,750

532 Central Place, Kirkwood Offered at $155,000.

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540 North and South Road, #102 in University City

14 Briarcliff in Ladue

Stylish and move in perfect, this single owner first floor garden unit has it all. Just steps away from Clayton, lots of upgrades have been added to this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo. The spacious open floor plan commands 9’ ceilings, lovely appointments and neutral decor. The living room with bay and dining room have coffered ceilings, arched doorways and wood floors that walk out to incredible outside patio area great for entertaining. The kitchen features maple cabinets, stainless appliances and granite countertops. Terrific master suite with bay window, walk in closet, bath with his/hers sinks, separate shower and Oasis jet tub. En suite guest room with walk in closet and laundry room.

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25 Brookwood Road in Town & Country

2726 Wynncrest Manor Drive in Chesterfield

Fantastic opportunity in the heart of Town and Country on 2.52 acres! This private lot is nestled near the end of a private lane among other high end properties! Build the home of your dreams or consider working with the existing ranch home that offers a walkout lower level and nice open spaces! Parkway West School, great highway access and versatile commute! Contact agent for aerial photos and more info!

Beautiful curb appeal, brick and stone exterior on a gorgeous private lot backing to common area. Marble entry foyer flooring, wood flooring spanning the back of the main level, large open kitchen, breakfast room, and vaulted beamed hearth room area that is full of the finishes everyone wants (granite tops, stainless appliances, custom cabinetry, upgraded gas range, walk-in pantry, center island, and deck with 2 separate areas.) Neutral and freshly painted interior. The large master suite with coffered ceiling, walk-in closet and luxury master bath, and the secondary bedroom suite/arrangements to include a 5th bedroom or 2nd floor bonus room. High pour in the walkout lower level, zoned systems, sprinkler system all in the Rockwood School District with great access to conveniences!

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12 Huntleigh Woods Drive in Huntleigh

10432 Capitol Place in Frontenac

On the short list of St. Louis’ finest properties, 12 Huntleigh Woods Drive is a magnificent estate exquisitely situated on two acres. The Old World grandeur of the residence is artfully united with today’s conveniences to offer the perfect home for formal entertaining and everyday living. Beyond the elegant entrance hall, discover dramatic ceilings, custom millwork, stone and hardwood floors together with an unwavering attention-to-detail throughout. French doors accent the back of the home and open to a vast loggia with an outdoor living room and fireplace. The loggia overlooks the professionally landscaped grounds with fountain and sculpture.

Spacious custom built home with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths in Ladue schools. Open floor plan with a light-filled living room opening to a large deck, perfect for entertaining. Bright and inviting kitchen with a breakfast bar and breakfast room. Freshly painted neutral walls with newer hardwood floors and carpeting make this home move-in ready! Prime location with easy access to highway, airport, hospitals and a variety of schools.

LISTING AGENT: Peggy Dozier 314.974.6990

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7946 Teasdale Avenue in University City

803 South Warson Road in Ladue

FABULOUS PRICE! MUST SEE INSIDE! Sophisticated style! Be ready to be taken in by this exceptional home!

Gorgeous kitchen complete with granite, gas cooktop, custom cabinets and center island. Updated baths.

There are plans to add a master bath. Travertine, slate and hardwood lend to the rich finishes of this home.

You will be wowed not only by its style, but the condition as well. A must see!

Incredible value in the heart of Ladue! With over 5,300 square feet of exceptional living, this home offers gorgeous architectural details and gracious rooms with many floor to ceiling windows. The first floor has a lovely formal living room and dining room, a cozy paneled den and an updated kitchen which opens to a wonderful family room with built-ins. There is also a fabulous sunroom with bar area and oversized French doors opening to the beautiful side yard that is perfect for a pool. Upstairs you will find 5 nice sized bedrooms with 3 full baths plus a large office. The backyard features a lovely private patio perfect for relaxing! The two-car garage has a huge room above it for all your storage needs.

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SOCIE T Y Landmarks Association

MOST ENHANCED AWARDS

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BY DAVID ANDERSON

ANDMARKS ASSOCIATION OF ST. Louis honored the best of historic rehabilitation throughout the area with an award ceremony recognizing the incredible skill, devotion and ingenuity of the projects’ trades people, rehabbers, architects and developers.

This year’s Most Enhanced Awards was held at the newly renovated Sun Theater in Grand Center. Vacant for decades, the historic theater was recently renovated by The Lawrence Group for the use of the Grand Center Arts Academy. Guest speakers at the event included KMOX’s Debbie Monterrey as well as Mayor Francis Slay.

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Patty Maher, Joseph and Lilly Maher-Schulte

Austin Barzantny, Andrew Weil, Eric McMahon

Mayor Francis Slay, Jennifer Florida, Stephen Gregali

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HE SECOND ANNUAL HateBraker Hero Awards at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac was held to honor the heroism of individuals who transcended acts of hate and found the moral courage to become leaders and healers. Those honored include Willie Dyson, Morgan Keenan and Lenore Pepper for their many community contributions. HateBrakers provides tools to individuals and organizations to interrupt the otherwise predictable cycle of ‘hate breeds hate’ through presentations and exhibitions locally and nationally.

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Shakespeare Festival St. Louis is among the 2015 recipients of the St. Louis Arts Awards. Shown: the festival’s production of Henry IV

Congratulations to the ARTS AND EDUCATION COUNCIL’S 2015 St. Louis Arts Awards honorees. Each year since 1992, recipients have been singled out for their legacy of artistic excellence, and for enriching St. Louis’ arts and cultural community.

Among those being honored: Regional Arts Commission’s JILL MCGUIRE (Lifetime Achievement in the Arts), Ameren’s TOM VOSS and WARNER BAXTER (Corporate Leadership in the Arts), KEN and NANCY KRANZBERG (Excellence in Philanthropy), SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ST. LOUIS (Excellence in the Arts), DENISE THIMES (Excellence in the Arts), Third Degree Glass Factory’s JIM MCKELVEY and DOUG AUER (Arts Innovators), and Parkway Central High School’s WINIFRED CROCK (Art Educator of the Year). The honorees will be feted during a ceremony on Monday, Jan. 19, at The Chase Park Plaza.

Make plans for a harvest festival at Eckert’s Millstadt Fun Farm to benefit the HARVEY KORNBLUM JEWISH FOOD PANTRY. The seventh annual Feed the Pantry-Feed the Soul event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14.

The family-friendly event includes access to all activities at the farm, plus a country-themed mini amusement park, a petting corral, tractor rides and more. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $7 for children up to 12 years old (children 2 and younger are free). Guests also are asked to bring a donation bag of groceries. For tickets and other information, call 993-1000.

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WORD AROUND TOWN

Look for a bigger and better SIGN OF THE ARROW shop when it reopens at its new location this month. The nonprofit retail store specializing in needlepoint and other gift items is moving one block west from its location to 9814 Clayton Road (next door to Pink Magnolia). The new store, which has more than 3,000 square feet for additional retail, workroom and storage space, will be up and running beginning Aug. 11. A grand opening celebration is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 9:30 a.m.

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SOCIE T Y

CHARITIES & NONPROFITS

WERE YOU THERE WHEN ...

Stray Rescue of St. Louis recently partnered with the Missouri Eastern Correctional Center for Puppies for Parole, which gives selected offenders the opportunity to train and properly socialize the animals. The program allows the offenders to repair some of the debts caused by their crimes, and increases the safety and security of the faculty. After the dogs have completed the program, they are returned to Stray Rescue to await adoption.

High school students across the area entered their pieces into this year’s St. Louis Artists’ Guild Emerson Young Artists’ Showcase, an annual juried exhibit. Artist and instructor Jessi Cerutti served as juror, and the organization awarded several of the students with scholarships and cash prizes. Pictured: Tatyana

by Grace Buchanan of Principia School, winner of the Francie Weinstock Scholarship Fund Prize

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Participating in the March for Meals Community Champions Week, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley and other volunteers delivered hot, nutritious meals to area homebound seniors. The event was sponsored by the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging. Many other municipal mayors and elected officials also participated. Pictured: Charlie Dooley and a Meals on Wheels volunteer

At a black-tie reception and dinner at the Racquet Club of St. Louis, members of the German American Heritage Society of Saint Louis (GAHS) honored board members Wilma Prifti and Shirley Aschinger. Prifti received the 2014 GAHS Friedrich Hecker Freedom Award. She served as the project director of the German-American Student Exchange Program at St. Louis’ Higher Education Center for 30 years. Aschinger, who has been on the organization’s board of directors for the past eight years, received the 2014 GAHS Stemmler-Hecker Founder Award.

Recognizing its 28 years of dedication to Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis, Coldwell Banker Gundaker was recently honored by NRT, its parent company, with the NRT Humanitarian Outreach Award. Coldwell Banker Gundaker’s offices have raised more than $1.8 million for the organization, through trivia nights, garage sales, car washes and raffles.

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SOCIE T Y URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS

EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY

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CEO Michael McMillan.

The Society, which honors outstanding donors and volunteers, will be celebrated at a reception and cocktail party Aug. 27 at the Top of the Met in downtown St. Louis. Co-chaired by Todd Schnuck and Lou and Jackie Brock, the evening will feature a program highlighting the League’s mission, as well as entertainment. “It will be an opportunity for us to thank our current 160 Society members and recruit new members,” McMillan says.

The Society helps raise funds to support the League’s 25 economic, educational and advocacy programs, which annually aid almost 80,000 people across the region, explains board chair Richard Miles. And by the League’s centennial anniversary, it hopes to annually serve 100,000.

Among the League’s economic programs are jobreadiness services, including basic computer skills training, financial literacy, resume building, dress for success and placement assistance. “We hope that the Society will raise funds to help us continue the quality services we provide to those who really need them,” Miles notes.

The League’s education programs include its largest event, the Back to School and Community

Richard Miles; Lou Brock, co-chair of The Whitney M. Young Society; and Michael McMillan

Empowerment Festival, which is expected to draw 10,000 to 15,000 attendees to Chaifetz Arena on Aug. 2.

Education always has been a key component for improvements locally and nationally, McMillan notes. To that end, the League also is expanding its collaboration with local universities and colleges by creating the Leadership Academy. “The Leadership Academy tries to make sure some of the best and brightest people—specifically people of color—stay in the region.” Participants are provided with a Continued on page 77

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S THE URBAN LEAGUE OF Metropolitan St. Louis approaches its centennial anniversary in 2018, it is making strong strides toward a host of educational, economic and advocacy goals throughout the community.

The League, which works to empower African Americans and others in the region to secure economic self-reliance, social equality and civil rights, looks to expand its programs by increasing current membership from 600 to 1,000 by 2018, as well as generate more members for its Whitney M. Young Society, which launched in December.

Like the local League itself, which is part of the more than century-old National Urban League, the Society is steeped in history. Its namesake, Whitney M. Young, is an iconic leader who served as president of the National Urban League at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. “Young also is known as the father of the modern Urban League, which marries corporate communities with African American communities to help people in need across America,” notes Urban League president and

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Ready for Back-to-School

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BY BRITTANY NAY

ENCILS, PAPER, PROTRACTORS… As the first day of the new school year approaches, more than 90,000 students in St. Louis don’t know where their classroom supplies will come from. But many area nonprofits are working to change that.

One nonprofit aiming to set up kids to succeed in school is KidSmart. The organization began 12 years ago by equipping 5,000 kids with $150,000 in school supplies—now, it annually serves more than 100,000 kids with $34 million of supplies.

To assist students this school year, KidSmart launches its Push for Pencils program today.

Through Aug. 31, school supplies—or monetary donations—can be dropped off at the more than 100 area businesses listed on its website, on kidsmartstl.com. “Some families struggle to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads, so items like school supplies just aren’t a reality for Continued on page 22

Kids enjoy their free school supplies provided through KidSmart.

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these kids,” says KidSmart’s president and founder Jennifer Miller.

“We empower local kids in need to help them succeed in the classroom.” A simple pencil and basic notebook can make a difference in a child’s life, she continues. “Kids will write thank-you notes to donors whom they’ve never met, they’re so grateful. They’ll say, When I grow up I want to help a kid like you helped me. It also teaches them the importance of giving back and helping others.”

And for assistance throughout the year, KidSmart’s Free Store offers teachers from 150 schools the opportunity to pick up supplies for their classrooms. “Teachers can shop for each child’s needs—one student may need books to take home to practice reading and another may need supplies for a science project,” Miller explains. “This is an easy way for us to ensure that all students in the classrooms are equipped.” The store annually serves about 68,000 kids.

A m o n g o t h e r e f fo r ts to reach area students in need, United Way of Greater St. Louis’ Multicultural Leadership Society is urging the community to ‘Stuff the Bus’ with school supplies. Attendees of the family-friendly back-to-school event, to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 2 at Kiener Plaza, can enjoy music, barbecue and an art project while donating to area children in need. “Kids need school supplies to get ready for and be successful in the classroom, and we want to help provide those necessary tools,” says Ashley Gammon of United Way. “We encourage people to come down and help stuff the bus. It’s a fun event, and an easy way to give back.”

United Way recommends donating pencils, pens, washable markers, multi-colored folders, loose-leaf notebook paper, backpacks, glue and glue sticks, erasers, rulers, calculators, protractors, safety and regular scissors, and masking and Scotch tape. The items will be distributed by The Mission Continues and donated to United Way-funded agencies.

The Multicultural Leadership Society has 600 members who annually make a personal contribution of $1,000 or more to United Way. Last year, the Society raised more than $1.6 million for those in need throughout the region.

These nonprofits realize that kids are the future. “By providing kids with the school supplies they need, it sets them up to be successful employees who are productive in our communities,” Miller says. “The need is year-round. And it’s so easy to make a difference.”

KIDSMART LAUNCHES ITS PUSH FOR PENCILS PROGRAM TODAY. THROUGH AUG. 31, SCHOOL SUPPLIES—OR MONETARY DONATIONS— CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT MORE THAN 100 AREA BUSINESSES.

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CHARITIES & NONPROFITS

August Charity Calendar

BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

FRIDAY 1

SATURDAY 23

NOT YOUR GRANNY’S BINGO at the Shrewsbury Community Center to benefit Giving is a Family Tradition, givingisafamilytradition.org.

BIG HOPES, BIG DREAMS…BIG EASY gala at Sheraton Westport Chalet to benefit Children’s Home Society of Missouri, chsmo.org.

MONDAY 4

SUMMER FUSION 2014 at the Independence Center to benefit the Independence Center, independencecenter.org.

BUSCH STADIUM AND RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES PHOTOS BY SARAH CROWDER, MISSOURI FRIENDS OF INJURED MARINES PHOTO BY BRYAN SCHRAIER

Third annual ST. ANDREW’S LOVING HOPE GOLF OUTING at the Four Seasons Country Club to benefit Brooking Park Charitable Care Program, lovinghopegolf.eventbrite.com.

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THURSDAY 7

Busch Stadium

Annual UNITED WAY NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK at Busch Stadium to benefit the United Way of Greater St. Louis, helpingpeople.org/events.

FRIDAY 22 Ninth annual FAIRY TALES CAN COME TRUE CONCERT at The Sheldon to benefit the University City Children’s Center’s Tuition Assistance Program, uccc.org.

Crisis Nursery board member Millie Cain

24th annual CELEBRITY WAITERS NIGHT at West County Center to support Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, crisisnurserykids.org.

19th annual GOLF TOURNAMENT AND DINNER AUCTION at Norman K. Probstein Golf Course to benefit the ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter, alsa-stl.org.

FRIDAY 22 – SATURDAY 23

The Master Series featuring Brian Owens THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH at The Sheldon Concert Hall to benefit The Little Bit Foundation, brianowens.tv.

11th annual GOLF TOURNAMENT at Norman K. Probstein Golf Course to benefit the Kwame Foundation, kwamebuildinggroup.com.

Second annual GLENNON GALLOP at Kräftig Polo Club to benefit SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, glennon.org.

SUNDAY 14 Seventh annual FEED THE PANTRY – FEED THE SOUL at Eckert’s Millstadt Fun Farm to benefit the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, feedthepantry@jfcs-stl.org.

WEDNESDAY 13

BIG FUN EVENT at Plush to benefit The Little Bit Foundation, thelittlebitfoundation.org.

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THE VIOLINIST at the Gaslight Theatre to benefit Action for Autism, thevioliniststl.org.

FRIDAY 15

10th annual GEN. JAMES T. CONWAY GOLF OUTING at the Country Club of St. Albans to benefit the Missouri Friends of Injured Marines, semperfigolf.com.

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FRIDAY 8 – SUNDAY 10

BEAUTY AND THE FEAST III: RECIPE FOR A BEAUTIFUL LIFE at the Staenberg Family Complex to benefit the Jewish Community Center’s Kitchen J, jccstl.com.

Gen. James Conway, Dr. Howard Short, Lt. Gen. John Toolan, Allen Allred, Lt. Gen. Willie Williams

Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis

14th annual KIDS & CLAYS TOURNAMENT AND DINNER AUCTION to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis, rmhcstl.com/kidsandclays.

FRIDAY 19 GLOW IN THE PARK BALLOON GLOW DINNER at Forest Park to benefit the Humane Society of Missouri, hsmo.org/glow.

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Board News SCOTT SCHNUCK of Schnuck Markets, Inc., and MIKE DeCOLA of HBM Holdings have been named chair and co-chair, respectively, of United Way of Greater St. Louis’ 2014 fundraising campaign.

KATE FRANCIS has been named VP of development for the Arts and Education Council. She most recently served as chief development officer for the YWCA Metro St. Louis.

BILL FRONCZAK has been promoted to interim VP of public relations and special events at MathewsDickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club. Fronczak joined the organization 20 years ago.

FOCUS St. Louis, a nonprofit that develops and connects diverse leaders from public, private and civic sectors to build a thriving community, has named MARK LINDGREN as president of the board. MARY KULLMAN, STEVEN McCARTY, MICHELLE MILLER, JOHN PELUSO JR. and RANDALL WELLER also joined the board. MATTHEW FRISCHER and NOAH PRETT have joined the board as youth members.

St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley has appointed DIANE BUHR to serve on the Productive Living Board for St. Louis County Citizens with Developmental Disabilities. Buhr is the executive director of the Special Education Foundation.

The St. Louis Children’s Choirs has elected CATHERINE HENTGES, a principal and director of human resources at Brown Smith Wallace, to its board of directors.

JOHN ELSER II of Edward Jones, MARK HEFFERNAN of Moneta Group, and TERESA HOLDERER of Enterprise Holdings, Inc., have been named to the board of directors for the Mary Ryder Home.

RAY HALAGERA, president of the Impact Group, and PATTI HARTY, senior associate with Sandler Training/Stark & Associates, have been added as new members to University City Children’s Center’s board of directors.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis board of directors has elected MICHAEL OBERLANDER as president and chairperson, MAITLAND LAMMERT as VP, NICHOLETTE BOOKER as secretary and NICK FAFOGLIA as treasurer. DAVID BLANTON, CHRISTINE CHADWICK, STEPHEN REESE, MAURICE QUIROGA, AMY SMITH, SANDRA SNYDER, DEBBIE STEWART, ABIGAIL WEISBROD and BILL WELBORN also were elected to the board.

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Epworth Children and Family Services is pleased to welcome the Rev. CARL SCHENCK, NORA KELLEHER and RACHEL KRABY to its development team in preparation for the organization’s 150th anniversary.

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

Diane Buhr

Ali Kochtanek

Ray Halagera

Erin Schuver

Patti Harty

Traci Pupillo

Kate Francis

LaTanya Reeves

Mark Rubin

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MARK RUBIN, ALI KOCHTANEK, ERIN SCHUVER and TRACY JASPER have been elected to serve on the Crown Center for Senior Living’s board of directors.

W. DUDLEY McCARTER has been named president of the Mizzou Alumni Association. McCarter, who received his juris doctor from the school in 1975, is now a principal of Behr, McCarter & Potter, P.C. Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis has welcomed Carmody MacDonald P.C. principal TRACI PUPILLO to its board of directors. The organization provides educational opportunities to 140,000 students in more than 6,000 classrooms and afterschool locations.

LaTANYA REEVES was recently appointed to the Annie Malone Children and Family Service Center’s young professionals board. Reeves works as a community development relationship manager at Enterprise Bank & Trust.

Mayor Francis Slay has appointed COLE McBRIDE to the Regional Arts Commission. McBride is a market researcher and has worked for companies such as Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, K2 Digital and Ogilvy & Mather.

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ABSOLUTELY IN!

YOUR DAY, FROM START TO FINISH

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T’S AN ODD CONUNDRUM: THEY SAY A wedding is ‘your big day,’ but to brides taking on the challenge of planning, it may be more like ‘your big year of hard work.’ That’s where local wedding and event planning company Absolutely IN! comes in, offering services to help brides through the many areas of the matrimonial celebration.

“Absolutely IN! was founded by Ellen Condie about four years ago,” says Michelle Moulden, director of events. “Ellen was previously a lawyer, and decided to leave the law profession because planning events was really her passion.” Founder Condie worked with her daughter-in-law, Alecia Beyers, and close friend, Teresa Randall, to open Absolutely IN! in 2010.

Moulden explains that the business’ name, Absolutely IN!, came to be when Condie asked Beyers if she would be interested in joining her on this business venture. Beyers exclaimed, I’m absolutely in! The name was decided upon immediately.

For brides-to-be who need help with logistics and organization, Absolutely IN! offers planning and coordination services in full, partial and month-of packages. And for those who can handle the timeline and schedule, but can’t perfect that

place setting or invitation, creative design services are available. Looking for both? That, too, is an option. From creating a color palette to making bridal party itineraries, Absolutely IN! can handle all nuptial-related tasks. Additionally, event coordination for birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, galas, baby showers and more is available.

“Absolutely IN! is very different, because we work as a team,” Moulden says. “There are six of us in the office, and all of us work together all of the time; we don’t have people rotating in and out for events. It’s a team of people who are invested in your day, from start to finish.”

Does your big day need help from the pros?

The six-person team behind Absolutely IN! can be found on Clayton Road. And some bits of expert information are even available online through the Absolutely IN! blog. Posts range in topic from reallife weddings to bridal trends and professional tips.

ON THE COVER: Absolutely IN! has been providing wedding and event planning services since 2010. Cover photo by Carretto Studio Photography. For more information, call 315-1775 or visit absolutelyin.com.

Michelle Moulden, director of events; Allison Randall, event coordinator; Teresa Randall, partner; Alecia Beyers, partner; and Ellen Condie, owner and founder

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There’s just something romantic about train stations. The Grand Hall, the heart of the historic 120-year-old St. Louis Union Station, combines the romance of yesteryear with stunning architecture and recent renovation and restoration for a one-of-a-kind experience. All aboard!

WONDERFUL WORLD OF WEDDING VENUES

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

Goin’ to the chapel, and we’re gonna get married—but wait. Does it have to be a chapel? Today’s weddings and receptions no longer are confined to the four walls of a church, synagogue or banquet hall, but held at a variety of magnificent locations around the area. These venues treat couples and their guests to stunning views, hints of nature, modern art and more to celebrate tying the knot.

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Breathtaking views and beautiful landscaping at The Gardens at Malmaison and The Studio Inn at St. Albans provide a destination-wedding feel without leaving St. Louis. Renovations will be completed in September; the venue will include four luxury bed-and-breakfast cottages and a large pavilion.

Love is aflutter at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, where ceremonies can be held in a stonepillar gazebo, on a deck over a babbling brook or in a tented pavilion. Evening receptions are held at the Emerson Lakeside Terrace and Pavilion (pictured), and guests are welcome to stroll through the Butterfly Conservatory and outdoor paths.

Monsanto Hall at the Missouri Botanical Garden (pictured), offers a bright, crisp atmosphere. Couples also can choose the Spink Pavillion for a fun outdoor venue. The bride and groom receive a basic 1-year membership to the Garden, and, along with their guests, are free to explore its 79 acres.

UNCONVENTIONAL VENUES

History and beauty intertwine at Ambruster Great Hall, built in 1931 by Robert J. Ambruster. The familyowned venue, conveniently located in Clayton, can host both the ceremony and reception, and includes china, silverware, lighting and a complimentary DVD of the event.

There’s no shortage of originality and art at weddings held at Third Degree Glass Factory. The bride and groom can opt for glass-blowing demonstrations to entertain guests, or forego the traditional colored sand used in a unity ceremony, and combine colored glass crystals, called frit, into a vessel that is then turned into a one-of-akind piece with the help of a Third Degree artist.

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MUSEUM VENUES

The concrete, stainless-steel mesh walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, courtyard terrace and dynamic array of ever-changing contemporary art exhibits make the Contemporary Art Museum an effortlessly modern setting for couples in-the-know.

Several areas of the Saint Louis Art Museum are available to use as a venue, including the Sculpture Hall (pictured). Guests can enjoy private, docent-led tours during the cocktail hour, giving them a special viewing of the galleries after-hours.

Weddings at the Missouri History Museum’s gorgeous MacDermott Grand Hall are taken to new heights, as the newlyweds and their guests celebrate under a replica of Charles Lindbergh’s plane, Spirit of St. Louis, built in 1928. The Museum has spectacular views of Forest Park and stunning Classical Revival architecture to make each event unforgettable.

VENUES ON STAGE

The Sheldon can host every element of a wedding, from start to finish.

Couples can hold intimate ceremonies on stage in the Concert Hall, before enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres surrounded by gorgeous art in the galleries and Atrium, followed by dinner and dancing in the Ballroom.

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The Fabulous Fox Theatre offers the Grand Staircase (pictured), as one of several settings for lavish nuptials. Guests can enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience of stepping behind the curtain and dining center-stage, and the wedding party can even opt to use ‘star’ and ‘chorus’ dressing rooms backstage.

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VENUES WITH A VIEW

The Saint Louis Club Ballroom recently has been renovated to include a soft color palette of creams and grays to complement any wedding, as well as 17-foot ceilings and new furnishings, draperies and flooring. The Ballroom also offers one of the best panoramic views of St. Louis; and on most days, the Gateway Arch and downtown skyline are highly visible.

What’s more ‘St. Louis’ than getting married with the Arch in the background? The outdoor terrace at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis provides just that, plus diverse menus, an in-house pastry chef and an on-site spa for all of a bride’s and groom’s big-day needs.

The classic features and unique ceiling in The Chase Park Plaza’s Khorassan Ballroom makes wedding guests feel as though they’re under the stars. Booking the Khorassan includes the extra perk of having a personalized message on the hotel’s classic marquee, making it a great backdrop for photos.

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To-Dos for Your Fall/Winter “I Do”

By Brittany Nay

‌Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here, local wedding experts share essential checklists to help couples prepare as early as possible—so that once the big day arrives, the bride and groom can cherish every moment.

Michelle Moulden Absolutely IN!

Josephine Havlak Josephine Havlak Photography

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P ‌ ick a planner: A wedding planner can help you ensure everything runs smoothly, from the big picture down to the small details—all within your budget.

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‌Capture the moment: When it comes to photography, the season you choose will have a big impact.

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S ‌ elect the dress: Your wedding dress, which needs a significant amount of time for shipping and alterations, tends to set a precedent for the rest of the wedding, from colors to theme— modern versus traditional, for example.

‌Fall for foliage: Fall has the lowest probability for rain, along with cool temperatures, beautiful light and wonderful color for spectacular outdoor photos.

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‌Walk in a winter wonderland: You can get pictures that you can’t get any other time of year—at sunset, the light shines through the bare tree branches sparkling with ice and it is a winter wonderland.

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‌Beware of winter travel: If you have a large number of out-of-town guests, winter may not be the best time for your wedding due to potential inclement weather.

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‌Save the date: During popular times like fall and the week of Christmas to New Year’s, couples need to book a venue and a photographer quickly.

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‌ iming is everything: Photographers like the sunlight to be low, so it is best to arrange T outdoor posed photos for two hours before sunset.

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‌Location, location, location: Be aware that locations such as Missouri Botanical Garden, Forest Park and the center of Tower Grove Park become wildly popular for outdoor wedding photos in the fall, but all of these places will be available in the winter.

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L ‌ and a venue: Remember fall is the new June, and everything from venues to vendors book quickly. Locate ceremony and reception spots at least nine to 10 months before the wedding.

B ‌ ook a band: Like photographers, bands can book up a year or more in advance.

Decide early if you want a string quartet at the ceremony, or a band or DJ at the reception.

V ‌ ie for vendors: To be certain you receive your first choice, book a caterer and florist at least six months in advance.

M ‌ ail the invitations: Send your invitations two months before the big day. And notify vendors of the final head count two weeks before the event.

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I‌ndulge yourself: When it comes to catering, talk about your vision for the wedding’s ambiance, and foods to feature—as well as avoid.

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O ‌ btain a marriage license: A couple must get their marriage license within 30 days before the wedding.

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‌Be an early bird: Like venues and photography, couples want to save their date on the caterer’s calendar up to a year in advance throughout fall and the holiday season.

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D ‌ on’t forget the details: A month before the special day, make sure you have toasting flutes, a cake knife and server, a guest book and pen, seating charts and placecards, favors, music selections for special dances, and your ‘something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.’

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‌Beware of the budget: Request an estimate of the costs upfront so there won’t be any surprises later.

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‌Stay in touch: Caterers like to keep in contact with the couple throughout the course of designing the details for the wedding to design a menu to match.

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‌Crunch the numbers: Give the caterer a ballpark number of guests.

F ‌ inalize your big day: Two to three weeks before the wedding, finalize plans with vendors—make sure your photographer and entertainment are contracted for the right amount of time, and finish menus and florals, as well as the details of the ceremony, from the order of who will walk down the aisle to readings and music.

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‌Eat to your heart’s content: As the date becomes closer, do a tasting and commit to all, or at least a portion, of the menu.

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‌Count on it: Couples should submit the final head count two weeks before the big day.

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Wedding Registry How-To

By Lisa Watson

‌ reating a wedding registry is (hopefully) a once-in-a-lifetime event, so C many couples understandably are in need of some advice before they start out.

We asked local experts about the dos—and don’ts—of creating a registry.

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‌It’s not a requirement: While wedding registries are increasingly common and can be a helpful way to help guests find a gift you’ll truly love and use, traditionalists say proper etiquette actually frowns on anything that implies you’re expecting gifts. “I say, assume no one is going to give you anything,” says wedding etiquette expert John Sullivan of Ken Miesner’s Flowers. “If your aunt gives you a beautiful card wishing you a lifetime of happiness, you should be just as happy as you would be with an expensive gift. The reality is, you’re probably not, but that’s how it should be. I’m a little averse to saying, You owe me a gift.”

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V ‌ ariety is the spice of life: It’s good to register at two to three stores, and for gifts in a range of prices that will offer guests options for both the shower(s) and the wedding itself. Sullivan recommends different stores for different types of gifts—for example, Byron Cade for formal china, Dillard’s or Macy’s for nice towels and casual china, and someplace like Bed Bath & Beyond for everyday items like paper-towel holders and toilet brushes.

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I‌t’s my life: Think about your lifestyle when registering for gifts, suggests Vita Geraldi, associate in the gift galleries at Neiman Marcus. “Are you going to be entertaining at home? Are you going to be entertaining formally with sit-down dinners? Or do you have an apartment or condo where a lot of the entertaining will be done standing up?” she asks. Many people will offer their advice in the process, she adds. “Listen to everybody, but you don’t have to take everybody’s advice. Really try to do your own registry.”

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‌Taking the long view: Byron Cade specializes in high-end, formal china.

While it comes at a cost, co-owner Nancy Bischoff says one of the perks is that the pieces will be in production for many years to come, making them easier to replace if something breaks. “We’re into longevity and hopefully setting traditions,” Bischoff says. The items you receive will be in your home for a long time, she adds. “You really want to put as much on the list as possible, because when you get married, life gets in the way—you buy a home and there are children and education—and it isn’t in the budget anymore. People really want to buy you something nice.”

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‌It takes two: Even if you’ve been planning your big day since you were 10, make sure to include your future spouse in the process, Geraldi says. “It’s good to go online and show him some things before you drag him to every store. Start it slow,” she suggests. But remember, “He’s going to live with it, too.”

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H ‌ aste makes waste: When couples register at Byron Cade, as at many stores, a staff member will guide them through the entire process.

“We work around setting the formal table and show them how to do it, and let them know everything they will need to throw a formal dinner party or Thanksgiving,” Bischoff says. “Then we move on to everyday china and all of options there.” Expect the process to take a couple of hours per store, she notes. Also, don’t try to get all of your stores

knocked out in one day, Geraldi adds: “Some people travel into town to do their registry. They bring a bunch of people and do it the whole day. The next day, you won’t even remember what you looked at!”

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‌Thanks, Grandma!: Many couples are hesitant to put expensive items on their wish list, but “You’d be surprised what you get,” Geraldi says. “It is a wish list, so you’re not expecting everything, but your grandma might really want to get you something special.

Your friends might have less money, and give you something smaller. Even if it’s one plate, if the bride really wants her dinnerware collection, she will be happy with that one plate.”

Putting thought and care into your wedding registry will make things easier for both you and your guests, who are taking time out of their lives to help you celebrate the new life you’re embarking on.

But in the end, it’s that life together with the ones you love that is more precious than any china you could buy. Be sure to graciously thank your guests—and if all you receive is a card wishing many years of happiness, remember that it was written with love.

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By Trish Muyco-Tobin

‌While the act of shampooing the hair clean dates back centuries, products that truly concentrate on enhancing and nurturing the tresses are a relatively modern-day phenomenon. Here, we bring you some of our picks to address matters of the mane, from dryness to dullness and everything in-between.

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4. Is there anything better for a hair boo-boo than bananas and butter? Say no more with Blousey Shampoo ($26) from LUSH. Fruit extracts and rich butters combine to moisturize parched hair. Follow

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3. DAVINES Melu Shampoo ($23.50) combines vitamin-and-antioxidant spinach extract and other strengthening ingredients for breakage-prone hair. The anti-breakage Melu Conditioner ($26.50) complements with apricot butter and other soothing, hydrating ingredients. davines.com.

with Retread ($30), a conditioner chock-full of super-smoothing ingredients like fresh cantaloupe for shine and bounce. Available at LUSH St. Louis Galleria and Macy’s West County Center.

5. Fight frizz and soothe split ends with BLOW PRO Damage Control Daily Repairing Shampoo ($17). A blend of natural proteins replaces lost nutrients, while a phytokeratin complex plumps up strands and prevents frizz. Pair with Damage Control Daily Repairing Conditioner ($17) with organic shea butter for deep nourishing and hydration. blowpro.com.

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1. A blend of six oils (coconut, argan, macadamia nut, sweet almond, safflower and grapeseed) works together for a clear, light-as-air formula in BUMBLE AND BUMBLE’s Bb.Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Sulfate Free Shampoo ($30).

Follow with Bb.Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Conditioner ($33) to soften, tame, de-frizz and protect. bumbleandbumble.com.

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Skin Deep

by Lisa Watson

Q&A Q&A with Blissoma Founder Julie Longyear

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hen St. Louisan Julie Longyear founded Blissoma, her holistic skincare and apothecary company, 10 years ago, she was met with some resistance for her all-natural approach. “People asked, Why would I want to do that?” she recalls. But these days, natural skincare is more than just a fringe movement, and the job of educating the public on its benefits has gotten a lot easier. We recently caught up with Longyear to discuss the evolution in the industry.

How did you get involved in the beauty industry? I started off making aromatherapy candles, and when I was doing that, I liked working with natural scents over anything synthetic. It just made more sense to use plant-based oils rather than, say, ‘blueberry muffin scent.’ So I went through the process of getting to know those oils, and once we took the business a little larger, I began investigating the ingredients for skin-care products. My skin went through issues of its own in my late 20s—I started breaking out, when I hadn’t had any problems in my early 20s. I started trying different things from the store and was not happy with the results.

Around the same time, we were making our stress relief serum, which has peppermint, chamomile and lavender, and one of the base oils is hempseed oil. At the time, I needed a larger supplier and I found a company in Canada that does their own pressing. When the bottle arrived, the oil was emerald green with a nutty aroma and smelled amazing. I compared it to the stuff I had been getting from a cosmetic supplier, which was clear and had a different feel to it all together. I realized a lot of the ingredients used in the cosmetics industry are so refined that there’s no nutrition left in them, and yet they’re claiming the benefits of the botanicals. It’s like the difference between white bread and unprocessed quinoa. I felt passionate about trying my own recipes to experience the difference for myself. I managed to create a moisturizer that solved the skin issues I was having, and it became the Awake moisturizer that is now part of the line.

Do you think all-natural skin-care products are just as effective as ones with synthetically produced ingredients? Many modern medicines have been developed because of compounds found in plants, but you have to use them properly and at the right concentration. If it’s watered down, or you use heat in the manufacturing process and the valuable compound is destroyed by exposure to heat, it won’t work. You have to be specific about the handling of materials. If they’re used correctly, plants are often more effective, especially for chronic issues because there’s an imbalance in the body.

They’re an amazing way to help the body heal itself. The body wants to heal and work well, but it needs the right compounds inside of it to be able to do that.

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What’s News in Fashion

By Julia Christensen

Fern Mallis, the woman credited with New York Fashion Week and the former executive director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, will be in St. Louis this fall to work with new nonprofit, the Saint Louis Fashion Fund. Mallis will host the organization’s inaugural gala, in addition to serving as a judge for an upcoming design competition.

Applications currently are being accepted for the Saint Louis Fashion Week Emerging Designer Competition presented by Brown Shoe Company.

“We welcome [designers from] both coasts and in-between,” says Susan Sherman, Saint Louis Fern Mallis Fashion Fund chairman of the board. “We want the best of the best.”

Six finalists will present at St. Louis Union Station on Oct. 15. One winner will receive a cash prize of $15,000, mentoring from fashion pros and a private consultation with Mallis herself—in addition to an opportunity to create one look for retail.

“She’s helped shape so many careers,” says Sherman, who notes that having Mallis on board says a lot about the Saint Louis Fashion Fund, but also a lot about St. Louis. “We’re ready to take the next step.” saintlouisfashionweek.com

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MISSOURI STYLE WEEK COMING THIS MONTH The second annual Missouri Style Week will be held Aug. 20 to 23. The four-night event at the Moto Museum will include runway presentations from some 20 designers, including celebrity eyewear designer Stevie Boi; St. Louisan and Under The Gunn contestant Shan Keith; and more.

A few local nonprofits also will be able to present in hopes of raising awareness within the fashion-savvy crowd. “They reach an audience that is very diverse that they may not necessarily reach through their regular channels,” says Missouri Style Week co-founder Cillah Hall.

Hall explains the event, a combination of fashion, style, art and music, is focused on motivating area designers to reach further. missouristyleweek.com

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Shop Worth a Stop

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‌ trip to a beachy boutique is now as easy as a shopping trip A to Clayton.

Crescent Coast, a new store carrying the best coastal brands for both men and women, makes finding classic, carefree styles as enjoyable as an afternoon spent oceanside.

Before she opened the shop, owner Terry Warner says that her two sons, ages 13 and 18, always had a hard time finding the clothes they liked in St. Louis. This was never the case in Jupiter, Florida, where the family has a home they visit every year. “They love shopping when we’re [in Florida],” she says. “I thought, Let’s bring this whole Florida, coastal vibe to St. Louis, and bring all these great brands here.” She opened the store—which she describes as ‘sophisticated surf’—in February, and sells everything from undergarments, shoes and clothing to jewelry, surfboards and ukuleles.

Warner says she is inspired by color, texture, fabric, and—most of all— comfort. The store caters to customers from middle school to middle age, and carries top brands such as Southern Tide, johnnie-O and Castaway Clothing.

Crescent Coast also is the area’s exclusive retailer of lines including Calypso St. Barth and Strong Boalt, and carries its own custom shoe line.

Customers have been eager to see how the store will transition to coolerweather clothing, and Warner says they won’t be disappointed. She’s bringing in crisp pants, new denim lines, faux fur vests, dresses and boots.

“I’ve found some really great things, and it’s all just now slowly trickling in for fall and winter,” Warner says. “I think St. Louis is going to love what I have to offer.”

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Laurie’s Shoes

A Shoe-In for Back to School

By Julia Christensen

ON THE COVER: Laurie’s Shoes has provided St. Louisans with a service-focused footwear experience since 1951. For more information, call 961-1642 or visit lauriesshoes.com.

Etc. in the Chesterfield Mall; and Birkenstock & More in Creve Coeur. The company carries hard-to-find sizes, including up to size 17 for men and size 14 for women.

In addition to a tremendous stock, Laurie’s has team members dedicated to service. “We’ve been around for 63 years, and customer service is what we strive for,” Waldman says. And customers notice; Laurie’s Shoes is the reigning LN Platinum List Best Shoe Store. “Essentially, we want to give our customer the best experience they have ever had in shopping, and we have been known for that for decades. Every day, we improve on it because we always feel we can do better. Customer service is what it’s all about.”

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Mark Waldman, Laurie’s Shoes president, says that many people know Laurie’s for children’s shoes; however, adult shoes actually make up a sizable amount of the business. “With time being of an essence, it’s very important [for customers] to take care of all their needs with one-stop shopping,” he says. Instead of buying kids’ shoes now and yours later, Waldman’s philosophy is do it at once.

The current back-to-school tax-free weekend, running through Aug. 3, includes clothing, but taps out past the $100 mark. Waldman says Laurie’s Shoes will be picking up the tab and paying any remaining tax on shoe purchases during the tax holiday.

“It gives Mom an opportunity to buy popular items that will probably be in short supply early,” Waldman says, noting that Birkenstocks and TOMS are among the popular brands, in addition to on-trend low boots.

Waldman says a “kicky” line of women’s boots by Miz Mooz will join the Laurie’s family of brands this month. “They’re really cool, low boots, and they tend to have a little bit of a Western influence to them,” he says. “They have a riding-boot kind of look.”

Laurie’s Shoes has four locations across the metro area: Laurie’s Shoes on Manchester Road; Laurie’s Shoes Etc. in the St. Louis Galleria; Laurie’s

BACK TO SCHOOL

Off toSchool We Go!

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HILE THERE’S A CERTAIN SADNESS THAT COMES WITH THE END OF SUMMER, there’s so much more to be excited about as a new school year begins. Shopping for new clothes and school supplies, seeing old friends and the thrill of being a grade older are just a few things that make back-to-school one of our favorite times of the year.

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On Evyan: Tea shirt, $39, City Sprouts; Morgan & Milo T-shirt, $36, Dandelions; Jeans (Evyan’s own); Nike shoes, $58, Laurie’s Shoes; Backpack, $30, The Initial Design On Landon: E-Land shirt, $35, The Woman’s Exchange; Egg pants, $46, Dandelions; Converse (Landon’s own); Backpack, Pottery Barn Kids.

On Eden: Tea cardigan, $39, shirt, $24.50, and leggings, $22.50, City Sprouts; Shoes (Eden’s own); Backpack, $38, The Initial Design On Shiloh: Tea dress, $39, Dandelions; Janod backpack, $25, City Sprouts; Shoes (Shiloh’s own) On Chase: E-Land polo, $33, The Woman’s Exchange; Egg Baby shorts, $42, Dandelions; Converse (Chase’s own); Janod backpack, $25, City Sprouts On Gracie: Tea dress, $30, denim jacket, $59, City Sprouts; Lunch box, Pottery Barn Kids; Shoes (Gracie’s own) On Livie: Tea dress, $39, City Sprouts; Backpack, Pottery Barn Kids; Shoes (Livie’s own) On Colin: Tea T-shirt, $23, jeans, $39, City Sprouts; Lunchbox, Pottery Barn Kids

ON PAGE 43: On Eden: Stella Dress, $83, The Woman’s Exchange; Backpack, Pottery Barn Kids On Colin: E-Land polo, $33, The Woman’s Exchange; Tea shorts, $27, City Sprouts; Sperry’s, $50, Laurie’s Shoes

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On Shiloh: Morgan & Milo T-shirt, $37, Dandelions; Morgan & Milo skirt, $48, Dandelions; Sperry’s, $60, Laurie’s Shoes; Backpack, Pottery Barn Kids

On Gracie: Zebra Filly dress, $35, Paperdolls; Backpack, $30, The Initial Design; Shoes (Gracie’s own)

On Landon: E-Land shirt, $34, The Woman’s Exchange; shorts and Converse (Landon’s own); Lunchbox, Pottery Barn Kids

On Chase: Tea shirt, $39, jeans, $39, City Sprouts; Backpack, Pottery Barn Kids; Converse (Chase’s own) On Livie: Tea dress, $39, City Sprouts; Nike shoes, $58, Laurie’s Shoes

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CHESTERFIELD MONTESSORI

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Q&A with ‌Rosalie Henry, head of school

What sets Visitation apart?

We are the only all-girls school for grades one through 12.

Visitation understands and celebrates the way girls learn, offering life-changing educational opportunities for our students, so they can grow to their full potential while they’re here. The school offers amazing opportunities at early ages, and then builds upon that solid foundation. We have girls building and programming robots as early as second and third grade, and tending to and growing plants in the greenhouses. Also in the lower school, our math curriculum is a full year advanced of any traditional math curriculum.

What’s your favorite Visitation tradition?

Each student receives a gold crescent [pin] at graduation. The school started in 1833, and when the first class of girls graduated, the sisters wanted to honor them. One of the sisters had the inspiration for the gold crescent, taken from Visitation founder St. Frances de Sales’ coat of arms. It’s a symbol of youth, promise and approval for completing the Visitation education, and a sign of hope that the graduates will continue to grow and mature as young Christian women. Anywhere you go, people are running into girls wearing the crescent; and great-great-grandmothers pass down their crescents from generation to generation. It’s very special.

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Through our values and guiding principles, we speak a common language that unites us, inspires others and propels our community forward.

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What is a rewarding experience you’ve had with a student here?

One of the most exciting opportunities I’ve had being at Visitation is getting to know these incredible, ambitious young girls from the time they’re in first grade all the way through graduation, when I hand them their diploma.

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THE DOCTOR IS IN

Measuring Up

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By Dr. Joseph Kahn

very parent expects their child to receive routine childhood vaccinations during well-baby checkups. An equally important component of these visits is the monitoring of your child’s growth and development. Your pediatrician or family physician will measure your child’s growth parameters: height (length), weight and head circumference. She will plot them on standard growth charts to determine how your child’s growth compares to other children and, more important, whether he or she is following a consistent and healthy pattern of growth over time.

The higher your child’s percentile on the growth chart, the bigger he or she is compared to others of the same age. For example, if your 6-month–old baby is in the 60th percentile for weight and 70th

percentile for height, it means that he’s heavier than 60 percent of 6-month-old babies and lighter than 40 percent, and taller than 70 percent of babies his age and shorter than 30 percent. A higher percentile ranking doesn’t indicate better health nor does a lower one indicate poor health. It just shows where your child is, compared to the growth of others his or her age.

Many factors affect the growth of your child including diet and activity, family history of growth (especially height of the parents) and overall health.

Two of my five exceptionally charming grandchildren are likely to be taller than average (as children and adults) as their parents are both taller than average.

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Dr. Joseph Kahn is president of Mercy Kids (mercykids.org), an expansive network of pediatric care dedicated to meeting the needs of every child, every day.

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Kitchen Club Kids

A Recipe for Adventure

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o s t pa r e n t s o f toddlers are familiar with the tiny face of disgust peering back at them above a plate of peas—or bananas, green beans, the list goes on—shaking from side to side: No way.

Wanting to teach children about nutrition in a fun and inviting way, a group of local parents have teamed up to create Kitchen Club Kids, a series of three award-winning ‘recipe adventure story books,’ for ages 2 to 6. Each book, End of the Rainbow Fruit Salad, Garden Safari Vegetable Soup, and Feed Your Senses Homemade Bread (due out later this year), includes a recipe told in traditional storybook format, as well as the real recipe the story is based on at the end of the book, so that parents and children can work together in the kitchen to prepare nutritious meals. Eluka Moore, Kitchen Club Kids co-creator and author, and soon-to-be mom of two, shared the genesis story of the books, as well as tips for parents on teaching their kids about nutrition and trying new foods—even, perhaps, peas.

By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

What inspired you to create the books?

The series was created by four St. Louis parents: Kristen Gau, Larry Puzniak, Marianne Welsh and myself. We all started having kids around the same time, and we all share a passion for the art of cooking, and spending quality time with our families.

The four of us used to work together but had all gone our separate ways in our careers, and wanted to do something that would allow us to celebrate parenthood, education and learning, and still be fun. The idea happened over coffee about two years ago. We thought about how fun it would be to do a children’s series, and the idea came to life. We all share the belief that if we can get children to interact with food and be active in the kitchen, it will have a positive long-term effect on their health. It’s definitely a passion project.

What are some of the benefits of reading these books with your children?

The books are great for learning basic counting, colors, food recognition, vocabulary development, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The cooking also is great for sensory experience with little ones. In addition to all those basic learning opportunities, there’s also a layer of nutrition and

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End-of-Summer Reads for Kids

By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

Emily McIlvoy St. Louis County Library -A non-fiction book that I found enjoyable for young ladies is Popular Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek

by Maya Van Wagenen. Before she enters eighth grade, the young teen author finds an old etiquette book from the 1950s and decides to follow a chapter each month as a social experiment.

-The Great Greene Heist by Varian Johnson is essentially Oceans 11 for the middle-school set. There’s an election at school, and the main character sets up a con to show what’s really going on behind the scenes. He recruits a bunch of kids with their own specialties to help him. It’s gotten a lot of buzz in the library world.

-Told from the perspective of all the princes who have saved princesses, The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy is a funny, twisted fairy tale.

It shows the characters like you’ve never seen them. They might not be the greatest guys—they’re good guys, but they’re not what they’ve been made up to be.

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Patty Carleton St. Louis Public Library -Our themes this year for the reading clubs are ‘Fizz, Boom, Read’ for children, and ‘Spark a Reaction’ for teens, so a lot of the recommendations are about science and technology. A 2010 Sibert Honor book, The Day-Glo Brothers, by Chris Barton is a true story about the two brothers who figured out how to make colors glow in the dark, and invented Day-Glo when they were still practically children.

-How They Croaked: The Awful Ends of the Awfully Famous by Georgia Bragg is a graphic novel-like book filled with cartoon-style illustrations about how famous people died. It features all sorts of inventors, historians, celebrities and a one- or two-page bio about how they died, in all sorts of gruesome ways.

-Morris Gleitzman’s three books, Once, Now and Then, all are beautifully written Holocaust fiction.

Because they’re inspired by true events and can be pretty disturbing, they’re best for older middleschoolers, but the books are absolutely gripping.

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Books for elementary-school readers: Chelsea Bedley Kirkwood Public Library -Fortunately, The Milk by Neil Gaiman is about a dad who goes out to get milk for his kids’ cereal and ends up getting abducted. It’s a crazy adventure story.

-Every summer, we pick one book for all the youth in Kirkwood to have a community-wide read.

This year we chose Cynthia Voigt’s Mister Max The Book of Lost Things, a mystery-adventure story. A boy’s parents abandon him and he’s left with a cryptic message. He goes on an adventure to figure out what happened to them.

- Fo r b e g i n n i n g r e a d e r s , Feathers: Not Just for Flying by Melissa Stewart, is great. The art is gorgeous, and the book talks about different ways birds use their feathers—not just for flying, but for attracting mates or cooling off.

-Another great book for early readers is Spark by Kallie George, about a little dragon that’s learning to ‘tame his flame.’ The illustrations are nice and it’s a cute book.

Marilyn Phillips University City Public Library -This is like asking the mother of a very large family who her favorite child is, but I’ll try. Good Luck, Anna Hibiscus! by Lauren Atinuke is the third book in a series about a spunky girl who lives in Africa, and is flying across the world to visit her grandma in Canada. This book gives young readers a look at a different culture, as well as universal joys and fears.

-The Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell is set in the Victorian era.

Baby Sophie is found floating in a cello case after the Queen Mary sinks. A fellow passenger takes her in, and is an unorthodox father figure.

A meddling neighbor causes Sophie and the man to escape to Paris, where they begin searching for her mother.

-Also the third in a series is Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Summer Vacation by Tom Greenwald. Charlie goes to an academic summer camp for the first time, and he feels like a fish out of water. After instigating a strike against the basketball competition, he gets accused of cheating and eventually becomes the hero. It’s fresh and funny.

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During its 100th anniversary celebrations, Community School opened the Centennial Arts Center, including performance space and classrooms for drama, art, music, band and after-school programming.

Additionally, Cathy Haines will be interim head of school for 2014-15 while a national search for a new head is conducted.

Cor Jesu Academy has embarked upon its most ambitious capital campaign to build a performance gymnasium, student commons and chapel, as well as expand on-site parking and increase the Endowment Fund. The campaign will enhance Cor Jesu’s premier Catholic education program well into the future.

The construction project that transformed 40 percent of the campus is complete, and Burroughs students in the coming school year will take full advantage of new facilities, including an athletic center, performing arts center, commons and enlarged quadrangle.

Kirk Day School is excited to host a lecture series by Dr. Agnes Meyo and the Twice Exceptional Parent Support Group, which provides information to parents of gifted children with learning challenges. Visit the website for a schedule of events.

Little Flower Catholic School Rose Duncan, principal 1275 Boland Place, 781-4995, littleflowerstl.org Little Flower Catholic School, with students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, launched its Arts and Science Exploration Program, which goes beyond textbooks to offer science and technology experiences like building a rocket or creating a website, plus culinary and arts classes.

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A fully renovated kitchen and remodeled dining room will transform the lunchtime experience for the Rossman School community this year.

State-of-the-art equipment will offer more meal choices for children, a more comfortable workplace for staff and long-term energy savings for the school.

St. Joseph’s Academy is proud to offer 11 new courses this year, including Engineering Methods, Entrepreneurship, East Asian Studies and Instrumental Ensemble. In addition, a competitive dance team will be introduced. The State-qualifying Robotics team returns in full motion!

101 N. Warson Road, 995-7367, micds.org McDonnell Hall and Brauer Hall, the newest additions to the campus, catapult MICDS to a position of prominence in science and math education.

The new spaces allow for deep engagement in the STEM disciplines and allow the school to fully implement an inquiry-based, hands-on approach to instruction and research.

Directed by new principal Heather Fanning, Our Lady of the Pillar is poised for an outstanding school year. Pillar enables students ages 3 to eighth grade to excel through an exceptional academic curriculum, nurturing environment, enhanced technology resources and individualized instruction.

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Live Life Well Friendship Village’s Eight Dimensions of Wellness -- Health, Physical, Intellectual, Social, Spiritual, Vocational, Emotional, Environmental

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HERE’S MORE TO HEALTH THAN just the physical, a reality that the staff at Friendship Village sees every day. “We have a widow here who was very sick and lonely, and her daughter was thinking, I’m going to lose Mom,” recalls Friendship Village spokeswoman Joanna Jones-Raymond. “She moved her mom here from the Northeast; and now you’ll see her sitting on the couch talking with eight friends, and walking around the lake every day—she’s a different person. It’s not just physical.

It’s the intellectual and spiritual fulfillment, all of it. You can see the difference.”

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wellness. The ones who are doing that are the most successful residents we see.”

The eight dimensions—health services, environmental, physical, social, spiritual, intellectual, vocational and emotional wellness—are promoted in all aspects of the community’s operations, notes Friendship Village Chesterfield wellness coordinator Carla DeGrande. For example, fitness classes—ranging from yoga or tai chi, to swimming exercises in the warmed, Olympic-size pool—are geared to all levels of ability. “We have a man with advanced-stage arthritis, and now that he’s been taking classes, his symptoms have significantly reduced,” she says. “My favorite thing is when I see someone’s abilities increase or their sickness decrease.” Visitors to the community will see members of an enthusiastic walking club on a daily basis, DeGrande notes. “It’s almost embarrassing to walk around campus and get lapped by a 90-yearold!” she jokes.

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The Summer Cold

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his is not cold-and-flu season—unless you have a ‘summer cold.’

It is possible to catch a cold throughout the year, says Dr. Adam Ralko of Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine. “There are different types of viruses that cause colds in patients at different times of the year, but the outcome is the same—all of these viruses result in the same set of symptoms that people have with the common cold,” he says.

However, not every ‘cold’ actually is a cold.

“What some mistake as a ‘summer cold’ can also be allergies, which can present in a very similar fashion—sneezing, coughing, runny nose, congestion, fatigue and headache,” says Dr. William Manard of SLUCare Family and Community Medicine. “This is less commonly a problem during the winter respiratory virus season.”

Although colds tend to proliferate in winter months when people constantly are sharing indoor space and are more likely to pass viruses

around, summer travel can contribute to viral infections passed from one person to another. “Air travel can certainly make one more likely to catch a cold,” Manard says. “As always, good hand hygiene (washing or using hand sanitizer) and respiratory hygiene (covering coughs and sneezes) goes a long way to prevent this. People who spend more time indoors or around large groups of people are also more likely to catch colds.”

Most adults know the symptoms of a common cold at any time of year: sore throat, sinus congestion and cough are typical. “Low-grade fevers can occur but are less common with cold viruses,” Ralko says. “Surprisingly, the color of mucus does not seem to matter—ugly yellow or green mucus can happen during both viral and bacterial infections. However, if any of these symptoms are progressing beyond 10 days without improvement or if you are getting a lot sicker before then, that may suggest something other than a common cold is going on, such as strep throat, a bacterial sinus infection or pneumonia, and should prompt you to see a doctor.”

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UMMER PICNICS ARE LOVELY WITH THEIR DELICIOUS spreads of fruits, breads and salads. But beware the potato salad that’s been sitting in the sun! Salmonella poisoning (‘salmonellosis’) is a terrible way to end a nice day out.

“Salmonellosis is more common in summer, probably due to picnics and the like where food, particularly eggs and potato salad, is left out too long and not refrigerated,” says Dr. James Wessely, St. Luke’s Hospital emergency department medical co-director. “Salmonella bacteria are most commonly found in chickens and eggs,” he continues. “The germs infect our gastrointestinal tract and cause gastroenteritis, commonly called the stomach flu, with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever and cramps.”

As miserable as that can be for anyone, salmonella poisoning can be life-threatening for some people.

“Salmonella infection can get into the bloodstream and make certain people with specific medical conditions very ill, particularly those who have AIDS, cancer, sickle-cell disease, organ transplants, people taking high-dose steroids, and babies born too early or with immune system problems,” says Dr. Otha Myles of Mercy Clinic Infectious Disease.

Dehydration is the most common complication and may require medical intervention, adds Dr. Leonard Weinstock of Specialists in Gastroenterology and on staff at DR. JAMES WESSELY, Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He St. Luke’s Hospital emergency recommends replacing lost fluids and department medical co-director electrolytes with an over-the-counter product such as Pedialyte and controlling nausea with Emetrol. “There is a 10-percent chance or more that the infection can be followed by either post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome or chronic dyspepsia,” he notes.

“This may be caused by either small intestinal bacterial overgrowth by your own colon bacteria or a post-infectious inflammatory state. Both of these are treatable.”

Other serious symptoms that require medical attention include severe

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s an interior designer, each night as I fall asleep I pray that “people with money will wake up with good taste, and people with good taste will wake up with money.” I do jest, but there is something to be said about the Victorian era, when people’s fortunes seemed to demand that they build some sort of monument to their wealth—and no expense was spared to ensure that it was detailed with the finest of the fine, from the cellar to the attic. That time period reflected a real respect and appreciation for those who were experts in fine carpentry, hand-painted finishes, custom furniture and passamenteri, that in many ways, has been lost today, not because people don’t care, but because our desire as a nation to have instant gratification overrules the joy of the journey to beauty.

Thankfully, in 1867, William Culbertson (1814-1892), was employing the

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finest of tradesmen to construct his 20,000-square-foot French Second Empire mansion in New Albany, Indiana. Culbertson, who had amassed a great fortune, hailed from New Market, Pennsylvania, and arrived in the New Albany area at age 21. He began his career working in a dry-goods store and eventually opened his own establishment with partners and later, his brother, resulting in Culbertson & Bro. in 1840. As Culbertson’s fortune grew, so did his financial interests in the expanding railroad business, as well as utilities and banking. This was a good thing, as he had a total of three wives: The first two died, and he was left to raise a total of 10 children with his third wife, with whom he didn’t have any heirs. Certainly, the Culbertsons required the 25 rooms for their large family, as well as the 30 servants to help maintain the mansion.

In 1899, the family sold the house for the very depressed price of $7,100.00.

John McDonald, who purchased it, had planned on building a hospital on the grounds. But his family decided to move into the home instead, and it remained in their family until 1946.

Eventually, some preservationists became involved in restoring the mansion, and what you see today is the wonderful result of their research, hard

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The interiors have been painstakingly excavated layer by layer. The conservationists have carefully removed years of paint and wallpaper (not to mention coal dust that had accumulated) to discover what the original surfaces were. The spectacular end result is the most elaborate trompe l’oeil ceilings, walls, floors and woodwork. The staircase is one of the most curvaceous and elaborately patterned installations. The attention to the gilded cornices that suspend above the windows crowning the elegant drapery treatments could take one’s breath away. The period furnishings demonstrate the skill and pride the craftsmen took in their design and construction.

This home is one of the finest examples of high Victorian design you will ever see—a “masterpiece of Victorian artistry,” if you will.

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1132 HAMPTON PARK DR. | RICHMOND HEIGHTS 6 BEDROOMS, 6+ BATHS $1,495,000 Beautiful architectural details combined w/ a comfortable & spacious home. Offers finished lower level & pool.

40 LEMP ROAD | KIRKWOOD 3 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $1,385,000 Beautiful 10-acre custom-built estate on historic grounds. Borders the Powder Valley Nature Preserve.

1566 SNEAK ROAD | NEW MELLE 27.87 ACRES $1,250,000 This charming country home features oak hardwood flooring, plenty of windows & high-end appliances.

7623 MARYLAND AVENUE | CLAYTON 4 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $1,170,000 Sophisticated home with contemporary flair on treelined street within blocks from Downtown Clayton.

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22 THORNHILL DRIVE | WILDWOOD 5 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS $874,000 Historic home features original mosaic foyer floor, limestone fireplaces, gorgeous views & 4-car garage.

933 TERRY ROAD | AUGUSTA 6 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $699,000 Beautiful 9-acre Southern-colonial-style estate in the heart of Missouri wine country offers 4,000+ sq. ft.

31 ABERDEEN PLACE | CLAYTON 4 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $699,000 Charming home located in the wildly popular Hillcrest neighborhood. Gorgeous kitchen & renovated baths.

12324 BALLAS ESTATES | DES PERES 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $489,900 Beautiful home w/ many updates and improvements!

Finished walk-out lower level,& 2 decks.Kirkwood schools.

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11440 CLAYTON | FRONTENAC 1.01-ACRE LOT $460,000 Perfectly situated, this beautiful lot in Frontenac is located at the entrance to private Manderleigh Estates.

5175 ROSEMOUNT DRIVE | WELDON SPRING 4 BEDROOMS, 5½ BATHS $375,000 Spacious home with an abundance of light, large rooms, updated deck & enchanting gardens on 1.86 acres.

1245 BROWNELL | GLENDALE 3 BEDROOMS, 1½ BATHS $362,500 Great split-foyer home with updated kitchen & baths, new carpet, gleaming hardwood floors & a screened porch.

842 N. NEW BALLAS UNIT #404 | CREVE COEUR 2 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $349,000 Beautiful fourth floor penthouse with lovely hardwood floors & moldings, plus additional den! New deck!

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NEW LISTING! 6218 SOUTHWOOD AVENUE #3E | DEMUN 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH $234,900 Elegant condo offers updated kitchen, archways, hardwood floors, and garden. Walk to Forest Park.

1501 LOCUST STREET #904 | DOWNTOWN 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $225,000 Northeast condo with open floor plan, exquisite views of the city, laundry in-unit, & rooftop deck.

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650 EAST ADAMS AVENUE | KIRKWOOD 1847 SULLIVAN POINTE DRIVE | WILDWOOD 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $265,000 4 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $299,900 Wonderful two-story home beautifully maintained per- Charming all brick bungalow in the heart of Kirkwood!

Offers hardwood floors and arched doorways. fect for entertaining! Large backyard & oversized garage.

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

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

WATCH: MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS Saint Louis Art Museum Outdoor Film Series; slam.org/filmseries - Friday, Aug. 1 at 9 p.m.

- See the 1944 classic under the stars on Art Hill in Forest Park - Food trucks arrive at 7 p.m., or bring a picnic basket

TASTE: SALT + SMOKE 6625 Delmar Blvd. in U. City; 727-0200 - Texasstyle BBQ, plus bourbon and beer - Find Burnt End Toasted Ravs, Fried Jalapeno and Cheddar Bologna, Cheddar Bacon Popovers and other rarities on the menu - Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday

TREND: QUIZUP PHONE APP quizup.com - Play trivia with people across the country - “World’s largest trivia game” has more than 400 topics to choose from - Available on iTunes and app stores

SHOP: GERANIUM 28 The Boulevard in Richmond Heights and West County Center; 447-0205 - Find designer jewelry, scarves and hair accessories - An array of casual and statement pieces with reasonable price points - Pieces created by local designer Tina Anthon

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Dog Daze ANYONE WITH CHILDREN OLDER THAN 10 has slowly come to terms with the fact that there is no summer. OK, that was an exaggeration. Of course, there’s a summer. According to the calendar, summer lasts about three months.

Mentally, it lasts six weeks. Emotionally, summer is 16 reasonably pleasant days sandwiched in-between the end of school wrap-up and the back-to-school check-up.

That being said, it is, in fact, summer—literally, mentally and emotionally. This is the window. The weather is gorgeous, bike tires are pumped, racquets are strung, sneakers are laced.

I stand at my kitchen door like one of those fans on the sidelines at a marathon, holding a cup of water for the runners: Come on, you can do it—go! I am met by three glazed-over teens who simultaneously mumble: We’re out of juice.

There’s nothing to do.

I can’t find my charger.

It’s as if the woodwind section of a very bad orchestra is warming up in my living room. I want to yell with abandon, but part of me knows it’s uncalled for and another part is worried Cranky is secretly recording me and posting the video for her friends. Instead, I calmly encourage Whiny to take the dog for a walk, and Punch to call a friend. The boys protest with their laundry list of canned excuses, returning to the virtual world before I abandon the discussion. Meanwhile, Cranky documents her reactions with a series of adorable selfies.

Debbie Baldwin

TANGENTIAL THINKER I have to get them out of the house. I have to.

I have a pretty decent book collecting dust, the full season of 24 recorded—that and I’m going to go absolutely bat-guano crazy if I don’t get five minutes alone. Think, dammit, think. I go back to every hostage negotiation movie I have ever seen: Get them talking. Hey guys, what’s up today? Nothing. The games continue their highpitched humming, Cranky snaps another photo. I went to the store. I got food. That does it. Whiny and Punch beeline to the kitchen—and one room closer to the door—Cranky wanders in behind, apparently documenting the journey as if it’s a trail hike.

Once they’ve emptied the pantry, like a swarm of locusts descending on a fig tree, we are at a crossroads. I’ve gotten them this far. Three more steps and they’re in the yard. They make a move to return. I block the door with my body—my sanity is on the line. Cranky grabs her keys and gestures for the boys to follow. She mentions something about ice cream or swimming or knocking off a convenience store—who the hell cares? They are leaving, they are going out in the sunshine, with the other three-dimensional people. I look around at the crumpled potatochip bags, empty milk jugs, damp towels and odd array of flip-flops that litter the room and wonder idly, When will summer be over?

REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS

THEATER REVIEW

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Wish I Was Here HERE AND NOW RATING: 8 out of 10

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ACH BRAFF IS AN interesting filmmaker.

It’s clear his subject matter always is intensely personal and this movie is no exception. He raised money to make this film—written with his brother—by using a Kickstarter campaign online and recruiting a few of his friends from his hit show, Scrubs. It certainly was worth the effort.

Aiden Bloom (Braff) is an out-of-work actor who relies on his wife, Sarah (Kate Hudson), to support the family. When his father, Gabe (Mandy Patinkin), is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he informs Aiden he can no longer afford to pay for Aiden and Sarah’s children’s education. With that, Aiden is forced to home-school Grace (Joey King) and Tucker (Pierce Gagnon), all while coming to terms with his father’s death, as well as his brother Noah’s (Josh Gad) estrangement from the family, and his own personal failures.

This is just a simple, endearing slice-of-life dramedy. The acting is outstanding and the script is beautifully written. If there is a flaw (aside from the glaring absence of the subjunctive in the title), it’s that the film slips when it attempts to be profound—it’s incredibly meaningful in its simplicity. I wish the filmmakers had trusted that more. Overall, however, it’s a heartwarming film.

Begin Again

MUSIC & LYRICS RATING: 7 out of 10

THEATER PHOTO COURTESY OF PETER WOCHNIAK

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ET M E B EG I N BY saying it has been a very pleasant weekend at the cineplex. This film is one reason: Here, we have a compilation of plot points, none of which are particularly original or extreme, but by the miracle of strong writing and exceptional acting, we get a movie that is refreshing and surprisingly original.

Dan (Mark Ruffalo) is a down-and-out record promoter. His wife, Miriam (Catherine Keener), has left him, his daughter, Violet (Hailee Steinfeld), merely tolerates him, and his colleagues simply want him to go away. That is when he stumbles into a bar and happens upon Gretta (Keira Knightley) singing a soulful song with an acoustic guitar. Gretta’s boyfriend, Dave (Adam Levine), has hit the big time and has left her behind. Together, Dan and Gretta decide to buck the system and record an album on their own, hopefully healing in the process.

And that’s it. The film is charming. If you’re a music lover, the original songs and soundtrack are a special treat. Adam Levine is a pleasant surprise as the sellout songster. In fact, if there’s a weak link in the acting, it’s Keira Knightley, who seems surprisingly detached in her portrayal. That being said, Mark Ruffalo’s vulnerable, bitter Dan more than carries the acting burden for the pair. The movie isn’t perfect and it certainly isn’t wrapped up in a tight little bow, but all in all, it’s a captivating film.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

BY MARK BRETZ

THE STORY

COMPANY: STAGES St. Louis

It’s 1961, and window-washer J. Pierrepont Finch seems more absorbed in the book he’s reading than in cleaning the exterior of the World Wide Wicket building. With him is a self-help tome that describes VENUE: in meticulous detail how an ambitious, enterprising young man (it is 1961) Reim Theatre, can rise to the top of the business world with nary an iota of talent.

Kirkwood Soon, Ponty is working at World Wide Wicket and maneuvering his way Civic Center, 111 S. Geyer up the corporate ladder by following the sage advice of the author.

Road Along the way, he catches the eye of an earnest young secretary named Rosemary Pilkington, who sees something in the self-absorbed, DATES: devious fellow that she thinks will make good husband material.

Through Will Ponty impress the big boss, J.B. Biggley, and achieve the company stardom that the lazy, no-account nephew of Biggley’s wife believes should be his? And will Rosemary be able to communicate with the single-focused Ponty?

HIGHLIGHTS: Written by St. Louis native Shepherd Mead back in 1952, the satirical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying made the transformation to the stage in 1961, running on Broadway for more than 1,400 performances. It starred a youthful Robert Morse, who ironically turned up decades later in a much more sober, serious look at American business of that era in TV’s acclaimed Mad Men. In order for Business to work in the 21st century with its sexist, white-bread approach to the world, it needs to be played as a broad, outrageous comedy. That’s exactly what director Michael Hamilton achieves with STAGES’ lively, energetic, entertaining romp, led by irrepressible Ben Nordstrom as the enterprising Ponty.

Aug. 17 TICKETS: $20-$57; 821-2407 or stagesstlouis. org RATING: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5.

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Nordstrom was made to play the role of the ingratiating Ponty, whose over-riding ambition somehow can be overlooked for his boyish charm and engaging personality. He also has marvelous chemistry with the delightful Betsy DiLellio, who stands by her man without sacrificing her own charisma and graceful style.

Whit Reichert also seems perfect for the role of the blustery bigwig, Biggley, who is smooth as silk making his way through droll comic lines or dancing up a jig with Nordstrom.

Joseph Medeiros hams it up effectively as Biggley’s sniveling nephew, Bud Frump; while Heather Ayers adopts a precious, down-low New Yawk accent as Biggley’s vapid mistress, Hedy LaRue. There’s also splendid work by Johmaalya Adelekan as Biggley’s iron-clad secretary, Miss Jones.

Kick back and enjoy yourself watching this vivacious, mirthful engagement. But, remember, leave the smoking and drinking to the characters onstage.

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spicybits

BY MATT SORRELL

Kudos to St. James Winery. Its Friendship School White Wine was named Best White Wine at California’s Long Beach Grand Cru Competition earlier this month. The winery also took home five additional gold medals, seven silver medals and a bronze medal for its other entries in the competition.

Schurcipefones, the annual festival that celebrates the amazing craft beer scene in St. Louis, will be held at the soon-to-open Rooster South Grand at 3150 S. Grand Blvd. on Sunday, Aug. 3, from noon ‘til 6 p.m. Named after the Greek goddess of local beer, this yearly block party features live music, a raffle and silent auction, BBQ, ice cream and children’s activities.

Guests will enjoy unlimited tastings of more than 40 beers from Schlafly, Charleville, Urban Chestnut, Civil Life, Perennial, 4 Hands, New Belgium, 2nd Shift, Tallgrass and Deschutes. Proceeds from the event will benefit Circus Flora’s Clowns on Call. Tickets are $25 in advance via Brown Paper Tickets (schurcipefones.bpt.me) or $35 at the door.

Chef JIMMY HIPPCHEN, former exec chef at The Crow’s Nest in Maplewood and most recently working in the kitchen at Cleveland-Heath across the river in Edwardsville, has been tapped as the new executive chef at Ernesto’s Wine Bar. Local favorite Hollyberry Baking has announced its Gooey Butter Cake has been selected for distribution

by Goldbely.com, a curated online marketplace that allows consumers to purchase their favorite regional foods from around the country via the Internet.

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The Piccadilly at Manhattan

A Return to the Classics

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

THE PICCADILLY AT MANHATTAN HAS A long and storied history, serving up solid, homestyle fare since 1901 (its current incarnation re-opened in the mid-2000s). It’s a bit off the beaten path, nestled in a largely residential neighborhood in Maplewood, and easy to miss if you’re not in-the-know. Luckily, we got wind of this venerable eatery and finally made a visit recently.

Walking into The Piccadilly, you can’t help but feel at home. The space feels exactly the way a neighborhood bar and grill should be: comfortable, homey and inviting. During our time there, we noted several regulars coming in, taking their seats unassisted and ordering up “the usual,” always a good sign. We especially liked the funky decor touches, like the classic album covers under glass on the table tops (we understand the Bob Dylan table is much in demand).

Lots of traditional apps are on the Piccadilly bill of fare, from toasted raviolis to wings. We settled on an order of the Shrimp Jon Jon ($8), jumbo shrimp breaded and fried with a dipping sauce similar to 1000 Island dressing, sweet with a bit of spice. It was a good, solid beginning—nothing fancy to be sure, but plenty tasty.

The rest of the menu is rife with all sorts of classic favorites, from steaks to pot pies to pasta, along with a good selection of sandwich options, like the Patty Melt ($11), a juicy slab of ground beef on marbled rye and served with a side of fries. To balance out the carbs, we added a side of Steamed

Broccoli ($2). Burgers have certainly supplanted the good ol’ Patty Melt in the public consciousness, and there’s a definite dearth of them on menus around town. That’s too bad, because the combo of rye bread, cheese and beef is every bit as delectable as its more popular bun-clad cousin.

The Patty Melt at Piccadilly is proof positive— definitely one of our favorite recent sandwich experiences, especially when paired with a glass of Schlafly Pale Ale ($5).

It was a toss-up for us between the meatloaf and the fried chicken—two of our all-time comfort-food favorites—but in the end, the bird won out. We ordered the Half Fried Chicken ($10), featuring pieces of both light and dark meat along with a hearty helping of mashed potatoes and green beans (all white-meat chicken is available for $13). The chicken was juicy, tender and as close to perfectly cooked as possible. On the outside, the batter was a consistent golden brown with no burnt bits. The only add we’d suggest is a bit of black pepper to both the batter and the gravy on the potatoes, both of which lacked some spice.

Lunch also is available at The Piccadilly, and there’s a bit of outdoor seating on the attached deck/patio for those who like dining al fresco. For classic home-style cooking in a laid-back atmosphere, The Piccadilly at Manhattan is a fine choice.

7201 Piccadilly Ave., 646-0016, thepiccadilly.com

PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD

Also on the wine front, Stone Hill Winery was recently awarded the 2014 Missouri Governor’s Cup for its 2012 Cross J Vineyard Norton. The wine also garnered the C.V. Riley award for Best Norton and the title of Best of Class Dry Red. The competition is held every year to celebrate the best in Missouri wine.

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JAY STRAUS

The Centenarian with a Swing

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BY FRANK CUSUMANO

RECENTLY CALLED AROUND TO A FEW local golf courses, and opened up the conversation by asking, “I’m looking to do a story on the oldest golfer in the area, do you have anybody who might qualify?” The responses were usually that they used to have a really old guy, but he passed away or just stopped playing because of his health. Then, at Westwood Country Club, the head professional, Daryl Hartig told me without hesitation, “Oh, do I have the right guy for you!”

Did he ever! Jay Straus didn’t just happen be an elderly golfer, but he was a really good elderly golfer. I have done a few of these stories in the past on people who are quite old and still play, but they usually hit the ball 75 yards, can’t get the club back and hit three bad shots for every one good shot. You hate to have to play behind these golfers because it makes a four-hour round a five-hour round.

Jay Straus turned 100 last month. He takes a turn on his swing that would make Ernie Els proud. We go to hole No. 1 at Westwood. He hits his drive 160 yards dead center. Then he blasts another iron shot. He is now sitting 81 yards away from the stick. He gently hits an 81-yard wedge 15 from 15 feet from the stick. He missed his par putt and tapped in for a bogey. From everybody we have talked to at Westwood, that was not an aberration—that is Jay Straus.

He has shot his age at least once a year since he was 76 years old. He has four holes-in-one, shot 67 twice, and takes the money regularly from his playing partners at the club. I guess if

you have been playing about twice a week since you were 12 and have actually written a book titled, Teaching Tips To Lower Your Score, you should be pretty good.

Everything about Straus is steady and consistent. He misses a fairway as often as Jack Benny picked up a check. He was married for 66 years, worked at the Wohl Shoe Company for 31 years, and has been hitting that little white ball now for 88 years.

Straus also is the toughest guy you may see on the links. In 2010, he was involved in a serious car accident, broke his collar bone, got stitches and totaled his car. What was the first thing he told his doctors? “I need to get well and be playing golf in April.” He was. Straus now plays twice a week. He plays nine holes and shoots in the 40s.

We sat down for a chat.

To what do you attribute your incredible health?

Positive thinking. Nothing bothers me. I see things going on around me and people hollering—doesn’t bother me. I just want to think about tomorrow.

What is it I hear about your great breakfast schedule?

It’s a blend of wheat germ with honey, a banana, a half a glass of milk and a half a glass orange juice. I have had that same breakfast for the last 50 years.

Last Saturday, you played and shot 46. Did you win any money?

Yes. How much?

It’s not for publication.

What goals do you have left?

Get out of bed tomorrow morning—and then I know I’m OK.

FIVE THINGS I THINK: 1. Tony Dungy has caught a lot of heat. But you have to remember 31 other coaches also didn’t want the distractions of drafting Michael Sam. However, give Sam credit for handling the situation with dignity.

2. Just a prediction: I think Mike Matheny will be at his job longer than any Cardinals manager ever. Management likes him, players want to playfor him, and he will do a lot of winning with this talent for a long time.

3. Some great buys on the restaurant scene: the pasta at Sugo’s, the salads at Crushed Red, the rigatoni with the Sunday gravy at Paul Manno’s.

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4. Every time I go to a Ranken Jordan function, it makes me appreciate just how great it is for our town and for kids all over the country. It truly is a St. Louis treasure.

5. I just got back from Cooperstown. It’s not an easy place to get to, but that’s probably the way it should be. It shouldn’t be easy to finally get to baseball heaven.

Frank Cusumano is a 15-time Emmy Award winner on KSDK-TV, and also has been a radio commentator for 20 years.

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8/1-10

A MEMORABLE LIFE: A GLIMPSE INTO THE COMPLEX MIND OF BOBBY FISCHER From a child prodigy to becoming the only player to earn a perfect score at the U. S. World Chess Championship, explore the life of Bobby Fischer through never-before-seen artifacts at the World Chess Hall of Fame. worldchesshof.org.

ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL Cinema St. Louis will present SLIFF/Kids, the second annual St. Louis International Children’s Film Festival, featuring international and Americanindependent narrative features and shorts programs at venues including Webster University, Saint Louis Art Museum, COCA and St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library. Free.

289-4150 or cinemastlouis.org.

THROUGH 8/8 GREASE Enjoy the timeless classic, Grease, featuring musical favorites Summer Nights and We Go Together, at The Muny. 8:15 p.m. $14$85. 534-1111 or muny.org.

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THROUGH 8/17 HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING STAGES St. Louis presents the Pulitzer Prizewinning musical comedy, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, starring Ben Nordstrom, at the Robert G. Reim Theatre. Various times. $20-$57. 821-2407 or stagesstlouis.org.

8/1

ALL THAT TAP XXIII Broadway, film and television stars will perform jazz to hip-hop tap-dancing at Washington University’s Edison Theatre.

7 p.m. $25. 935-6543 or edison.wustl.edu.

8/3

ST. LOUIS CABARET FESTIVAL The third annual St. Louis Cabaret Festival continues with jazz vocalist and pianist Billy Stritch and legendary vocalist Marilyn Maye in The Sheldon Ballroom. 8 p.m. $50-$75. thesheldon.org.

SENSATIONAL SIXTIES The Saint Louis Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Broadway classics to pop and Motown hits at Greenfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park. 8 p.m. $15-$25. 4213600 or stlphilharmonic.org.

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STEVE WEEKS Children’s musician Steve Weeks will play a humorous, interactive family concert at The Magic House’s Play Garden. 1 p.m.

Free with regular museum admission of $10. 822-8900 or magichouse.org.

8/6 DEBORAH HARKNESS Bestselling writer Deborah Harkness will sign and discuss The Book of Life, the final installment of her popular A Discovery of Witches trilogy, presented by Maryville University and St. Louis County Library Foundation at the library’s headquarters.

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

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8/7

CELEBRITY WAITERS NIGHT To benefit Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, interact with local and national celebrities during Celebrity Waiters Night at West County Center restaurants: J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood, BRAVO! Cucina Italiana and McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood and Steaks. crisisnurserykids.org.

A TASTE OF MAGIC The Magic House Young Professionals Board invites ages 21 and older to enjoy beer, wine and food tastings at the museum.

6-8 p.m. $15-$20. 822-8900 or magichouse.org.

AN EVENING OF WINE AND ART Join St. Louis Artists’ Guild and Garland Wines for an evening of wine, light appetizers, live music by the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society and the Artists’ Guild’s current gallery exhibition featuring works by 128 local artists.

5:30-8 p.m. $20. 727-6266 or stlouisartistsguild.org.

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OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT 8/6 WHITAKER MUSIC FESTIVAL The 2014 Whitaker Music Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden’s Cohen Amphitheater closes with soulful blues rock from the Gene Dobbs Bradford Blues Experience. 7:309:30 p.m. Free. 577-5100 or mobot.org.

8/8 JUNGLE BOOGIE Saint Louis Zoo’s family-friendly Friday night concert series continues with disco music from Coco Soul.

5-8 p.m. Free. 781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

8/13 PARTIES IN THE PARK The 31st season of Parties in the Park rolls on with local restaurant fare and live music by The VCRs at Central Avenue and Forsyth Boulevard in downtown Clayton. 5-8:30 p.m. Free.

726-3033 or partiesinthepark.org.

8/8 ANDI KOZAK Acrylics on canvas by local artist Andi Kozak will be featured at Meshuggah Café. An art opening with light appetizers and drink specials will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. meshuggahcafe.com.

8/8-10 THE VIOLINIST Experience the inspirational and intriguing play, The Violinist, at The Gaslight Theatre, to benefit Action for Autism. brownpapertickets.com.

CHECK THIS OUT 8/8 SAVAGE BOTANICALS FASHION SHOW Missouri Botanical Garden will host the nationally acclaimed botanical fashion show, Savage Botanicals, featuring couture creations by the American Institute of Floral Designers. 5:30 p.m. $25-$40. 577-5100 or mobot.org.

ALL THAT TAP PHOTO BY MATTHEW MURPHY, SAVAGE BOTANICALS PHOTO COURTESY OF MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN

BY BRITTANY NAY

DIV ER SIONS Across 1. Grasp 5. ‘Crikey!’

8. All excited 13. Solo at the Met 14. “Phooey!”

15. Craze 16. Bad look 17. 100 kurus 18. Smokes a pipe, say 19. Little Women, 1868 22. Cheers regular 23. Blonde’s secret, maybe 24. Game night option 27. Costa del ___ 29. Farfetched 33. Soap plant 34. Black and white bird 36. Directly 37. The Dressmaker, 1973 40. ‘Act your ___!’

41. Tall tales 42. Chipped in 43. Back-talk 45. ‘Comprende?’

46. Pacino and Hoffman 47. Clavell’s ___-Pan

49. On the safe side, at sea 50. Justine, 1957 58. Assumed name 59. Final, e.g.

60. Ashtabula’s lake 61. Fab 62. Gym set 63. Brave New World drug 64. Prepare, as tea 65. ‘C’___ la vie!’

66. Alexander the Great

Down 1. Campus building 2. Sundae topper, perhaps 3. Stead 4. Without fear 5. Fairy tale brother 6. Halo, e.g.

7. June 6, 1944 8. Without being stingy 9. Spigot 10. Data 11. Break 12. ___ of Eden 14. Nashville actress Bowen

CROSSWORD PUZZLE 20. I alone 21. Go off-script 24. Rum cakes 25. Alpha’s opposite 26. Al and Tipper 27. Angler’s gear 28. Admits, with ‘up’ 30. Build on 31. Winter Olympian 32. City on the Aire 34. Reduce, as expenses 35. Animator’s assistant, say 38. It holds water 39. Investor’s concern 44. Attack by plane 46. Grads 48. Fabled author?

49. Accommodate 50. Science building features 51. ‘Thanks ___!’

52. Ring bearer?

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Metro Theater Company

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URBAN LEAGUE continued from page 20 mentor inside and outside of the League, are awarded a matching gift from the League when they earn a scholarship, and receive assistance with their college and professional careers. “We want to help create confident, capable workers committed to the League and the community,”

Friendship Village continued from page 60 provides opportunities for residents to use the skills they learned during their working life, has brought many benefits to the community as well, JonesRaymond notes. For example, one woman who worked as a master gardener now heads a gardening group that continues to beautify the grounds, while a retired attorney serves as the resident lead of the Friendship Fund Initiative, using his expertise in planned giving to organize donations. “In Sunset Hills, we have a vibrant wood shop,” Jones-Raymond adds. “One of the resident carpenters created a scale model of our campus and its buildings, which is on display in the front lobby.”

The community also has added technology training to its intellectual programming. When a new building was completed recently with Wi-Fi

The Summer Cold continued from page 62 when to see a physician. If a child is lethargic and feverish, or complains of an unremitting earache, a visit to the doctor is recommended.

“My general recommendation for cold symptoms is over-the-counter treatment directed at the symptoms one is experiencing, rather than the use of a multi-symptom treatment,” adds Manard.

“For example, if one is coughing, using a cough suppressant would be useful. If one is congested,

Salmonella Poisoning continued from page 63 severe abdominal pain, complete inability to eat or drink, vomiting blood, experiencing bloody diarrhea, developing a fever higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, or symptoms that continue for more than three days. Your doctor may prescribe oral antibiotics or recommend intravenous antibiotics and hydration in severe cases.

Myles offers several tips for reducing the risk

Kitchen Club Kids continued from page 51 going to be their naturally inquisitive selves, and explore and learn, and it’s going to get messy. That was the first thing I had to put to the side. It’s also good to share the prep work. Kids want to have a hand in everything you do, so share the responsibility with them. For households with two working parents, you always can read the book at bedtime and then try the cooking on the weekends. Don’t be

McMillan adds.

And as the League looks toward its centennial celebration, its members are excited for what’s to come. “We hope to increase our membership to a more regional and diverse audience, who is really committed to empowering everyone in the community,” Miles says.

capability, a number of residents well-versed in smart phones and tablet computers moved in. That spawned weekly technology classes, where residents can learn about everything from computers to iPhones and iPads. “They really want to connect with their family and grandkids, and they see they’re missing a major form of communication,” JonesRaymond says. “It’s incredibly brave when you’ve built a business without using a computer—which many of our residents have done—and then in your 80s or 90s to say, I’m going to figure this out!”

Most major initiatives that is instituted at Friendship Village are resident-led, DeGrande notes.

One such initiative was the creation of a food pantry donation program, Jones-Raymond says. “Our resident base learned that there was a big food pantry shortage, and while they were privileged to live in such a beautiful community in a beautiful part of town, not every senior has that opportunity.” using a decongestant like pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine, unless one has high blood pressure or heart disease—or guaifenesin, which thins mucus secretions, would be more helpful. Using acetaminophen or ibuprofen is helpful for pain and fever. Never use aspirin in children to treat pain or fever.”

In most cases, colds resolve on their own with only symptomatic treatment needed. If your symptoms last more than 10 days or worsen quickly, see your primary-care physician to rule out other illnesses.

of salmonella poisoning: “Wash your hands after changing diapers, going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, touching animals or taking out the trash.

Stay home from work or school if you are sick. Don’t drink unpasteurized milk or eat foods made with it. Wash fruits and vegetables well before eating them. Keep the refrigerator colder than 40 degrees Fahrenheit and the freezer below 0 degrees. Cook meat and seafood until well done. Cook eggs until the yolk is firm. And always wash hands, knives and cutting boards after they touch raw food.” afraid to experiment, and relax. The more parents go with the flow, it’s going to be a fun learning experience and will create great lasting memories.

Kitchen Club Kids and Dierbergs have teamed up to create ‘Play with Your Food’ classes to help parents and kids get things started in the kitchen. Classes include copies of End of the Rainbow Fruit Salad and Garden Safari Vegetable Soup, and will be held at 10 a.m. on Sat,. Aug. 16, and Sat., Aug. 23, at Dierbergs in Des Peres. Tickets are $35 for two seats.

skin deep continued from page 37 sun damage below the surface of your skin.

They’re freaking people out and prompting them to purchase the product by making them feel they’re doing themselves a disservice if they don’t. We try to make people feel good about themselves, not insecure. You can look in the mirror and say, I love washing my face, and spend that time to give yourself a facial massage—not because you might get wrinkles if you don’t—but because it’s healthy for your skin.

Tell us about your new deodorants. We have three new deodorants that we’ll be releasing soon: a spray, a stick formulation and a cream.

Deodorant is definitely something people are becoming more aware of. Many mass-market deodorants and antiperspirants include petroleum-based compounds and synthetic fragrances that are not necessarily beneficial.

What are some of your favorite natural ingredients to work with? I always love opportunities to work with rose or jasmine oil because they smell delightful. When we finish a bottle, I have the staff save it for me and smell it when I’m stressed out. For skincare, an underappreciated herb is plantain—I don’t mean the banana-like plants; it’s Plantago major, a leafy weed that’s all over the place like dandelions in this area. People have no idea how medicinal it is: You can make herbal tea and it also will take the sting out of a rash, bug bites or burns. For sensitive skin, it’s one of my favorite herbs to use in formulations because it helps avoid irritation.

The doctor is in continued from page 50 alternated with periods of slower growth.

When should you worry about your child’s growth? It’s concerning if a pattern of growth changes significantly. For example, if your child has been in the 60th percentile for three years and then slows to the fifth to 10th percentile, you and your doctor will want to determine why the pattern has changed.

Remember that patterns and trends of growth are more important than any individual plot on a growth chart.

Why measure head circumference? If your baby’s head growth is less than average, your doctor will make sure his other development—speech, motor, social, fine motor—is normal. If it’s faster and larger than average, there are other very rare problems to look for.

Do birth weight and length matter?

Probably less than you think. Birth weight can be affected by many factors, including blood flow across the placenta and gestational age. A baby born at 34 weeks of gestation will be smaller than if he waited in the uterus another four to six weeks, but he’ll catch up. The stature of parents is the best indicator of eventual adult height. {LadueNews.com} August 1, 2014

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*Maserati Ghibli base MSRP $66,900; Ghibli S Q4 base MSRP $76,900. Not including dealer prep and transportation. Actual selling price may vary. Taxes, title, license and registration fees not included. Š2014 Maserati North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Maserati and the Trident logo are registered trademarks of Maserati SpA. Maserati urges you to obey all posted speed limits.

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