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I AM NO STRANGER TO THE IMPACT OF A CAREFULLY WORDED, succinct message. In my previous life as a news reporter, I honed the craft of telling a story in 45 seconds or less. And currently, I am given this weekly platform to communicate directly with you, our readers, in approximately 180 words. But how does one capture the range of feelings and emotions and opinions throughout St. Louis these past few days? For some perspective—and a bit of diversion—I turned to the bestselling book by Bill Bryson, One Summer: America, 1927. Picture Lindbergh crossing the Atlantic in the Spirit of St. Louis, Ruth and Gehrig in a frenzied race for the home-run record, the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 wreaking havoc on 10 states, Capone’s rise to become king of the bootleggers, The Jazz Singer forever changing the way movies are made, and more. While 1927 predates me by generations, Mr. Bryson is a master at encapsulating the era—in less than 500 pages. We expect much more information—and misinformation—in the coming days. While I’m just as curious as you, how history will look upon St. Louis in the summer of 2014 remains to be seen.

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‌W hat’s your end-of-summer tradition? Mark Bretz Every September, I fly with about 60 other guys to Las Vegas, where we rent minivans and then drive to Mesquite, Nevada, and stay at the Casablanca Casino. We gamble at night; and during the day, play golf in nearby St. George, Utah. Golf ‘n’ gambling: a splendid combination!

Connie Mitchell We usually mark the end of summer with a Labor Day camping weekend with friends. This year, we’ll be enjoying Table Rock Lake State Park.

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Things have gotten a bit more colorful at Community School, which recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Centennial Arts Center. The 19,300-square-foot Center includes a 500-seat auditorium and classrooms for drama, art, music, band, plus a multipurpose room and small break-out rooms. The performance space also boasts a stateof-the-art lighting and sound system. Pictured: Matthew Gould, Mark Schnuck, John Stroup

Sarah Eisenman, 13, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to receive the Prudential Spirit of Community Award for her commitment to volunteerism. Sarah provided more than 1,000 donated books to HavenHouse St. Louis, where she also created a reading room for guests to enjoy. At the award ceremony and gala dinner held at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, Eisenman received her $1,000 award from actor Forest Whitaker. Samantha Caraway of Kirksville, Missouri, also was honored.

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Ten-year-old Community School student Noah Kleinlehrer recently organized a toiletry drive at school, asking classmates and the community at Temple Emanuel to collect to collect small toiletry items such as shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, lotion and soap. Noah collected more than 800 items to donate to Magdalene St. Louis, a home for abused, homeless and previously incarcerated women.

Webster University’s George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology recently honored Randall Stephenson, AT&T chairman and CEO, as CEO of the Year. The event was held at World Wide Technology, Inc., where Stephenson discussed the future of the mobile revolution, and his insights in leading AT&T. Pictured: David Steward, Benjamin Akande, Randall Stephenson, Beth Stroble, Julian Schuster and Ambassador George Herbert Walker III.

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More than 100 national and local celebrities and 1,200 diners recently joined forces to raise $87,000 for Saint Louis Crisis Nursery at its 24th Annual Celebrity Waiters Night. Guests enjoyed happy hour and dinner at J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks, and BRAVO! Cucina Italiana, as celebrity waiters, including KSDK’s Heidi Glaus and Chip Walker of Wells Fargo Advisors, picked up donations at their tables. The event also included a vodka bar, silent auction and raffle. Pictured: Karen Hughes and Chip Walker

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such as Safe Connections, the YWCA, Shalom House and Marian Middle School. “One of the reasons the Women’s Foundation was founded in the first place is because studies have shown that less than 10 percent of foundation grants have been identified as primarily serving women and girls,” Hendrickson explains. “It’s inching up as more foundations [are formed] and more research is done about how improving the lives of women and girls really does improve communities.” The upcoming WFSTL event, Making a Difference: Stronger Women for a Better World, will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac. This year’s honoree is Valerie Bell, chair and CEO of the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation. “Valerie Bell was chosen because she is well-known in the community for supporting education, and for doing all she can to improve our educational institutions and to provide educational opportunities to kids in the region.” This year’s speaker is Liz Murray, author

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TUDIES SHOW SUPPORTING women can make the entire community thrive, says Jan Hendrickson, board president of the Women’s Foundation of Greater Saint Louis (WFSTL). The foundation is focused on advocating for women by contributing money and resources to relevant organizations and educational events, like its upcoming Making a Difference lecture and reception. “We were founded in 2007 by a group of visionary women who were interested in providing a way for women to come together to improve the status of women and girls in the St. Louis region,” Hendrickson says. WFSTL is focused on providing educational programming, in addition to funding nonprofits working to help females. “We work with domestic violence, homelessness, education—all of the variety of issues that women and girls face.” To date, Hendrickson says WFSTL has donated more than $130,000 to organizations

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N A COLD JANUARY NIGHT in 1997, Ellie Zografakis did not watch her favorite TV show—and that’s when the story of the Nutriformance began. That night away from the tube would lead Ellie to Dale Huff, her future husband and business partner. “I decided to not watch Melrose Place on a Thursday night because I needed to get my career going,” Ellie recalls. “(Dale) was the head of a sports nutrition networking group, and I knew I needed to become part of this group. We started meeting, and I found out Dale and I had some of the same goals.” Those goals included working in the newly emerging field of sports nutrition. Both were dietitians and fitness experts at a time when personal traini n g wa s j u s t starting to take off. They decided to go into business together, and came up with the Nutriformance name and a business plan. ELLIE HUFF, Dale says they started building Nutriformance a client base of people who were looking for more than big muscles. “It was all just body-building at the time,” he says. “We looked at the industry and thought it needed more professionalism, education and science; and we said, Let’s address the whole person with nutrition and exercise.” It wasn’t love at first incorporation—although Dale says he thought there might have been a spark right away. Ellie says they were both dating other people and it was two months before their business relationship turned into something more. “I basically made a joke that we couldn’t date anyone else because we were working from morning until

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“EVERY MONTH, WE HELP SOMEONE REACH A NEW GOAL, MAKE BIG CHANGES, THINGS THAT IMPACT SOMEONE’S LIFE— THAT’S WHAT MAKES US TICK.”

night and were with each other what seemed like 24 hours a day.” The romance blossomed, and they married two years later. The fitness center in Frontenac grew, and so did the family: A daughter was born, followed by twins, a boy and a girl. With the family and the business came growing pains, but the physically fit pair had the strength to make it through. “Any couple is stressed out,” Ellie explains. “You’re tied financially—and you’re tired, especially with twins. It was a normal dynamic but we were in it together, so we were both focused on it and what needed to be done.” According to Dale, that’s where the family part of a family business is a positive. “It’s good to have a spouse who understands the stresses of what you deal with at work,” he says. “Like last night, I was exhausted because I had started a really early day. And she said, You just need to go to bed, and she didn’t bust my chops about it. She said, I’ll take care of the kids.” It took 10 years before the business was where the Huffs wanted it to be, but now they say it’s a lucrative enterprise. Nutriformance is a high-end fitness center offering everything from Pilates and nutrition coaching to massage and physical therapy. They have 60 full- and part-time employees, and a membership of about a thousand clients. There are actually three businesses now operating under the Nutriformance flag: the first addition was Athletic Republic, and just recently, Student Athlete World was launched. Student Athlete World is aimed at helping highschool athletes get recruited to play college sports. They create recruiting videos, provide scouting evaluations, develop marketing strategy and do whatever they can to help young athletes obtain scholarships. Athletic Republic, on the other hand, focuses on the performance side of athletics. Clients are pushed to not only build muscles but character, as well. Those two new businesses are taking up a lot of Dale’s attention these days. “We see a lot of youth athletes who are really involved in their sports, so we are trying to be safe. But we’re also enhancing part of their lives so they are not succumbing to overuse injuries over time,” he explains. “Once they’ve accomplished that, they may want to play in college but have no idea where to start, so we want to help them get exposure nationwide with college coaches.”

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Ellie adds that the program also watches out for warning signs. “We’ve seen eating disorders in sports that can ruin lives,” she says. “A kid who is told in gymnastics that she is 10 pounds overweight may stop eating; and the parent may even be excited because the overweight little girl is slimmed down—but doesn’t catch that something is wrong, that child could end up in therapy for years.” The Huffs say that working with young athletes is just part of what sets Nutriformance apart, and they hope to make a difference in their clients’ lives. “Every month, we help someone reach a new goal, make big changes, things that impact someone’s life—that’s what makes us tick,” Ellie says. It’s probably safe to say that what has happened to Ellie and Dale since that night in ’97 has been more than enough to compensate for a lost episode of Melrose Place.

A native St. Louisan, Paul Brown is a lifelong journalist, and previously served as a broadcaster for KMOX and KTRS radios and ABC 30. His Paul Brown Media specializes in public and media relations.

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“YOU BECOME THE VICTIM OF IDENTITY theft just by living in the world,” says Detective Andrew Soll, a certified fraud examiner with the Saint Louis County Police Department. “There are lots of things you can do to protect yourself. I shred all my statements and I’m really careful. But if Bank of America gets hacked—or the IRS gets hacked—then, your information is out. Or if your card was swiped at P.F. Chang’s or Michaels, and it was sold on the Internet for $8— there are a hundred ways for your identity to be compromised.” Most people who find themselves the victim of identity theft will discover it because they noticed suspicious transactions on a credit card or bank statement, or because of unauthorized entries on their credit report, Soll says. Identity theft is on the rise, with some 290,000 cases reported to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel

Network in 2013. Locally, many cases of identity theft originate overseas, in places such as Eastern Europe or Nigeria, Soll says. Cases of cloned credit cards, which are a type of identity theft, often originate

from all parts of the U.S. Far-flung distances only increase the challenges of solving the case and apprehending the criminal, he says. “If there’s physical theft, like you left your credit card in your purse at the fitness center and someone takes it

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Write Your Own Introduction BY FRED MILLER

OW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU heard the master of ceremonies of an event read an introduction for a guest speaker that had absolutely nothing to do with the presenter’s topic? More times than not, that is the way it is done. In most cases, where you went to school, what kind of pets your family has and the places you’ve gone on vacation have nothing to do with the subject of the presentation. Either the emcee gathered information about the speaker on the Internet, or sometimes, it is the ‘bio’ the speaker sent them. The introduction to your presentation is not your bio. The introduction is an integral part of the presentation. It sets the stage for the presenter, and it is the responsibility of the speaker to write it. The emcee should read it as if they wrote it. The introduction should be like the royal trumpeters blowing their horns in anticipation of the king walking down the red carpet toward the throne. The audience should be pumped and ready to hear you! Your introduction should answer three questions: Why this subject? Why this speaker? Why now? The introduction is an opportunity to say great things about yourself. It is not a time to be modest! (Who knows more about your great accomplishments than you?)

THE INTRODUCTION SHOULD BE LIKE THE ROYAL TRUMPETERS BLOWING THEIR HORNS IN ANTICIPATION OF THE KING WALKING DOWN THE RED CARPET TOWARD THE THRONE.

The components of the introduction Why this subject? should be something of relevance and interest to the audience. If they don’t see value in the topic, they won’t be active listeners and certainly won’t get it. Why this speaker? should give your credentials. We like to listen to experts. This component should give reasons you have the expertise to speak on this topic. It may include education, work experience, life experience, awards and

other accomplishments that give you expert credibility. Why now? should finalize in your audience’s mind why they will benefit from your message now. (It’s the familiar WIFM: What’s In it For Me?) The last words of the introduction should be your name, as in: Put your hands together for ________! Not only should you write your own introduction, but it is important to get it into the hands of the person who will be introducing you a reasonable time before your speech. Let them know as soon as possible after getting the speaking opportunity, it is your duty to provide your own introduction. Trust me, they’ll be relieved because it’s one less thing they need to be concerned about. The introduction should be in large type with any specifics to presenting it clearly noted. (Words in bold to be emphasized; and other instructions, such as p-a-u-s-e, noted.) Impress upon them how critical this is to your presentation. Stress the importance of delivering it as though they composed it. (You don’t want them saying, The speaker gave me his introduction to read.) Review with—and even coach—the master of ceremonies prior to his introducing you. One last tip: If you mailed, emailed or faxed

the intro, bring another copy or two, just in case. Sometimes, the person scheduled to do the introduction forgot their copy or has been replaced by another individual. An example of one of my introductions Why This Subject? The fear of public speaking holds many back from reaching their potential, personally and professionally. Seventy-five percent of the population, to one degree or another, has this fear. Why this Speaker? Our featured guest today is a speaker, international coach and an author. His first book, NO SWEAT Public Speaking! is purchased internationally and getting rave reviews on amazon.com. Locally, he has been interviewed on radio stations KWMU and KMOX, and on TV stations Fox 2 News and KSDK. His Ladue News column, Talking Points, is a monthly favorite. Why Now? If you have this fear, or just want to improve your presentation skills, today’s speaker has a message for you. Help me welcome...Fred Miller! Now, that’s the way to write an introduction! Follow these suggestions for crafting your introduction for the master of ceremonies to deliver, and this component of your presentation will be – NO SWEAT!

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OUNG OR OLD, RICH OR POOR, te c h n o p h o b e o r te c h n o phile, living in the U.S. or in the Middle East, they all use Twitter. Conservatively speaking, there are more than 630 million Twitter users today, and that number grows by another 130,000 users daily. What’s the attraction? Can you tell how you really feel within the confines of Twitter—in 140 characters or less? What is it good for? Who reads the millions of tweets written every day, and who writes them? It is worth noting that 40 percent of all Twitter users do not tweet themselves—they just read other people’s tweets. How does it work? Signing up for Twitter is free and easy: Just go to Twitter.com on any device, phone, iPad, computer or whatever you use. They need your full name, email address and a new password. You can use a new email address if you want to keep the emails connected with your Twitter account separate from your regular email. Once you have an account, you can set up your profile, add a picture and much more, or you can keep it simple. There will be multiple suggestions for people you should ‘follow.’ What you see when you have established your account are tweets from the people you choose to follow. It could be friends, newspapers, celebrities, sports stars, politicians, long-lost relatives—anyone whose goings-on you are curious about. Once you start to follow a few people, the ripple effect is instantaneous. There will be other people they are following that you may have in interest in. Writing a tweet One day, you may feel like you want to take a leap and write something. How, then? Remember, there are only 140 characters allowed, but Twitter will tell you when you are getting close. It will even count backward. If you write, I just wanted to say, the counter will change to 120 because you have used 20 characters. Yes, spaces count, as well. You can include a link to something you read. Twitter even abbreviates the web address and leaves you plenty of room for you to say how much you enjoyed an article (such as The Social Scene, of course). What about hashtags, @ signs and more? Well, as Twitter grows, it’s impossible to follow

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F YOU LIE AWAKE AT NIGHT, UNABLE TO drift off to sleep or frustratingly waking periodically, know you are not alone—especially if you’re a woman. Women are statistically more likely to suffer from insomnia than men. And as many as 50 percent of perimenopausal women have trouble sleeping, according to some studies. “One study found that women slept objectively better than men, and that sleep in young women is more resistant to external stressors. But menopause showed a negative effect on sleep,” says Dr. Subramanian Paranjothi, a specialist in sleep medicine with Mercy Clinic Pulmonology. “Postmenopausal women had longer sleep latency (time to onset of sleep), and less deep sleep as compared with premenopausal subjects. And postmenopausal women not receiving hormone therapy had longer sleep latency than did those on

Hormonal shifts account for some sleep problems, but insomnia may be caused by a variety of issues, and determining the cause helps in addressing the problem and restoring normal sleep. “Insomnia is present when three criteria are met: First, difficulty with sleep, whether it is with falling or staying asleep. Second, adequate opportunity for sleep is present. And third, impaired sleep produces daytime deficits in function,” explains Dr. Kiran Sarikonda, a specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Many people experience this combination during periods of acute stress, but symptoms lasting for more than a month should be assessed by a physician. “One of the important things to consider treatment, suggesting that estrogens may exert a protective effect on sleep integrity.”

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success with the technique when working with a trained coach. “EFT is a single technique that does not diagnose or suggest directions for treatment, and therefore it is most effective when applied within a therapeutic context by a skilled practitioner,” she says. “EFT has aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy and NLP (neurolinguistic programming) built into it. People who are self-taught in EFT don’t know how to make the best use of this.” In addition to individual coaching sessions,

Leifheit teaches EFT through St. Louis Community College Continuing Education. Vaillancourt’s YouTube channel, ‘Tapping Along with Annette,’ features short video tutorials and guided EFT sessions. “With the many healing modalities available in today’s world, these tapping techniques are something you always have with you, have no side-effects and can be extremely beneficial in alleviating distress,” Leifheit says. “It’s a great addition to your self-care tool kit.”

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or most homeowners, a pool is a once-in-a-lifetime purchase, notes Bret Wood, residential pool designer at Westport Pools. That’s why a cookiecutter design just won’t cut it, he says. “I don’t recall ever designing or building the same pool twice. Pools are as unique as their owners and the site.” When designing a new-construction pool, Wood says the goal is to learn as much about the homeowners’ tastes and desires as possible, and to use that information, along with the architecture of the home, to create a pool that is specifically suited to them. “Over the past few years, people have been looking for something a little more grown-up. Sometimes, the client will say, I want the pool to be fun for the kids. The bottom line is, if the pool is in the backyard, the kids will have fun—whether you use a contemporary glass tile or a more traditional cobalt blue tile. We want to create a design that’s a reflection of them and do something more creative, more adult and refined.” The trends in finishes currently are leaning toward a more contemporary, clean-lined look,

and many homeowners also are taking pool construction or renovation as an opportunity to create more ways to spend time outdoors, Wood says. “We’ll create a backyard with a barbecue island or shaded pergolas where they can get outside without the sun beating down on them,” Wood says. “They’re breathing fresh air and not sitting inside watching Direct TV—or, if they do want to watch Direct TV, they can watch it over their outdoor fireplace.” Whether it’s new construction or renovation of an existing pool, the industry is constantly evolving with new ways to improve the pool experience and make maintenance easier and more affordable, Wood notes. “It’s easy for companies to install these items on a pool without properly vetting them, so we go a little more slowly and make sure they’re going to live up to their billing.” But those updates that make the grade can enhance the pool experience dramatically, he says. LED lights, variable speed pumps and automation systems all can increase energy efficiency, even when compared to products that were on the market only five years ago. “We can calculate payback times, too,” notes Westport

“Words can’t convey how impressed we are... We are amazed at the care, respect for property, and hard work this company’s employees are investing in us and our project.”

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Pools VP of business development Dave White. “So you’ll know that this will pay for itself in X number of years.” And the convenience of remotely controllable systems can’t be beat, Wood says: “Now you can call up your pool on your phone, just like you can do with some HVAC systems or garage controls. So if you’re leaving work and you want to get in the spa when you get home, you can crank up the heat and by the time you get there, you’re ready to roll.”

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Jack Breier’s University City garden is far from the typical suburban variety, where one might find a few well-manicured yews and flowering annuals in pretty pots. Rather, it’s more like the Missouri Botanical Garden in miniature — with woody ornamentals, espaliered fruit trees, flowering shrubs, vegetables, vines, perennials, decorative grasses, and dozens upon dozens of plant species one would be hard-pressed to locate elsewhere in a single location. {LadueNews.com} AUGUST 22, 2014

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T ALL MAKES SENSE WHEN YOU LEARN that Breier is a Master Gardener, a designation of the St. Louis Master Gardener Program, which was established in 1983 through a partnership between the University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Botanical Garden. A college history major and corporate refugee-turned-real estate agent, Breier and his partner, John Douglas, have used the wealth of knowledge gleaned from the program to transform an unremarkable plot of land into its current state of interest and abundance. With the Mediterranean-style stucco home serving as a backdrop, this fulsome garden features a seemingly endless variety of plants. In the front of the property, the homeowners have taken advantage of the shade provided by

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dogwoods and a redbud to create a small grass lawn bordered with plants that provide plenty of textures and shades of green from forest through chartreuse. Plants include azaleas, ferns, hostas, loriape and black mondo grass, caladiums, begonias, rhododendrons and hydrangeas—the latter reminiscent of the couple’s time spent on Nantucket each year. A few tropical plants, like the dramatic elephant ear and potato tree, add an exotic note. In the backyard, Breier cultivates a potager with herbs and vegetables such as kale and columnar basil, and also a cutting garden populated with perky Shasta daisies and white and purple phlox that provide flowers for the house all summer long. An unusual sight in St. Louis gardens, a wall

of espaliered apple and pear trees adds interest, with the trees’ unusual shapes (flat and horizontal) and the beautiful fruit they issue. Along the perimeter of the yard are crape myrtle, smoke bush, hearty hibiscus, hollyhock, Japanese maple, loofah vines, Cotinus ‘Grace’ smoke tree, oak leaf and little lime hydrangea, over which a black gum tree presides, providing outstanding fall color. As if that weren’t enough to take in, there also is a lemon tree and night-blooming gardenia, porcelain berry, bay tree, cocoa tree, Baptissia false indigo and a brown fig tree, originally brought from Italy and propagated from cuttings from a former home. Adding to the abundant charm of the garden are architectural features, including a rock wall with wooden gate, over which two little gargoyles stand watch. A semi-enclosed patio with brick pavers and a terra cotta-colored stucco wall on one side provide a private and cozy outdoor dining room. Additional assets are the three different water features on the property that provide soothing water sounds all summer long. As for maintenance and other practical matters, Breier says the big push starts with the annual spring cleanup that requires at least two days of weeding and mulching. Seven cubic yards of University City leaf mulch (and compost in alternating years) are laid down each spring; that, along

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with strategically placed soaker hoses, keep plant beds hydrated even on the hottest of St. Louis summer days. For those who are interested in finding sources for the types of plants Breier grows, he offers the following: “Almost all of the annuals come from either the Flora Conservancy of Forest Park plant sale held the Saturday prior to Mother’s Day each year, or the U City in Bloom plant sale held each April. I also buy bulbs at the U City in Bloom bulb sale, which is being held this year on Nov. 11.” He adds the U City in Bloom website, ucityinbloom. org, has more information. There’s a good chance you will find Breier both helping out—and shopping for new plants— at each of these events, as he does volunteer work for each of the aforementioned groups. And even though it would seem there isn’t a spot left in his garden to accommodate a single new plant, Breier sees otherwise. “The garden continues to evolve to accommodate my plant obsession,” he says. “The light changes as trees get bigger, things die or become overgrown, and there is always a new plant or idea.” Spoken like a true master gardener.

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One Last Summer Hurrah

Redefining Family Rooms Since 1968

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

PHOTO BY SARA KETTERER‌

CHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION, AUGUST IS ALMOST OVER and your neighbor swears she saw a brown leaf fall from the tree in her yard. But it’s not too late for one last shindig to commemorate the summer that was. Local party, catering and landscape experts spoke to LN about the best ways to throw an end-of-summer pool party, making memories that will last long after Labor Day.

ANN LEMCKE Art of Entertaining • ‌Throw a lobster boil. Boil the lobsters outside in turkey deep-fryers, and spread out newspaper on tables. Give each guest their own hammer or lobster cracker, and brightly colored bandanas to use as napkins and bibs. • ‌Take full advantage of tomato season. Make a simple but gorgeous salad by stacking heirloom tomatoes, whipped goat cheese, balsamic glaze and fresh basil—the dish alone will look like a centerpiece! • ‌Let Ted Drewes do the dessert. Call Ted Drewes ahead of time to order individual frozen custards. Make a frozen custard bar by adding toppings like fresh fruit, sprinkles, hot fudge and whipped cream to the table so everyone can make their own sundae. BRIAN BLASINGAME Butler’s Pantry • ‌Add a warm glow. Line the driveway or front steps with paper bag luminaries, and place colorful votive tea-light candles on ledges and rails.

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Heirloom tomato, whipped goat cheese, balsamic glaze and fresh basil salad from the Art of Entertaining

Hang lantern string lights from trees for an enchanting atmosphere. • ‌Keep it simple. Fill clear vases with fresh fruit and colorful blooms for a light, refreshing centerpiece. RICHARD POYNTER Poynter Landscape Architecture • ‌Be in full bloom. Continue to fertilize your flowering plants and annuals at least a few weeks before the party. Also spend the week or two before the party pinching off the dead blooms to improve the quality of the other flowers. • ‌Light up the night. Replace the bulbs in strings of lights with amber bulbs for a warmer light that doesn’t attract insects. Wrap them around tree trunks or hang them on your pergola to create a pseudo-ceiling of light. • ‌Use what you’ve got. Put ornamental grasses and other foliage from your yard in vases to use as centerpieces. Plumes of grass plants and hosta leaves can really transform a space. KIMMY KLIPSCH Kate & Company • ‌Forget the traditional beverage dispensers and cups. Scoop out the inside of a watermelon and add vodka and a spigot, or give guests hollowed-out coconuts and pineapples to use instead of cups for fun and fruity libations. • ‌Game on. A locally based company makes personalized corn hole boards for backyard fun. Get yours with a specific logo or theme, and use mini beach balls instead of bean bags for a beach-themed party. • ‌Provide munchies. Fill apothecary jars with various flavors of popcorn from Poptions, and leave out baskets for everyone to fill with their favorites.

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19 Portland Drive

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

NTER THIS THOROUGHLY REMODeled Georgian home through a 2-story foyer, and take in the sophisticated soft color palette and designer enhancements. The first floor includes formal living and dining rooms, and a gourmet kitchen (with a center island, custom cabinetry and walk-in pantry) that opens to a large family area and breakfast space. Each of the four bedrooms includes an ensuite bathroom. The main-floor master suite features double sinks, a whirlpool and separate shower, plus an office. A recreation room with a Murphy bed, exercise and game rooms, and a bathroom round out the finished lower level. Outside, a patio, covered porch and private in-ground pool set the scene for an endof-summer barbecue. Built-in bookcases, coffered ceilings, walk-in closets, wood floors, an oversized 3-car garage and serene vistas add luxurious detail to this 5,000-square-foot home.

This 4-bedroom, 5-full and 2-half bathroom home in Frontenac is listed for $1.595 million.

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NEW ON THE MARKET B/B 63108 232 N. Kingshighway #908 3/3

THE FOLLOWING LUXURY HOMES AND CONDOS WENT ON THE MARKET THE FIRST TWO WEEKS IN AUGUST:

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63131 12832 Topping Woods Estates 4/4

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$1,899,000

4 Lynnbrook Lane (pictured)

6/8

$2,590,000

63105 7229 Forsyth Blvd (pictured)

4/4

$1,095,000

7 Crestwood Drive (pictured)

4/4

$1,550,000

63005 2004 Kingspointe Drive 5 / 5

$1,295,000

63124 67 Clermont Lane

5/6

$1,199,000

18832 Wild Horse Creek Road 4/6

$1,399,000

1307 Windgate Way (pictured)

$1,475,000

7229 FORSYTH BLVD.

9710 Litzsinger Blvd 4.74 acres $1,750,000 9714 Litzsinger Road 4.74 acres $1,750,000 32 Clermont Lane (pictured)

5/7

$2,150,000

7 CRESTWOOD DRIVE

63017 14 Arrowhead Estates (pictured)

32 CLERMONT LANE

6/7

4 LYNNBROOK LANE

1307 WINDGATE WAY

5/4

$2,000,000

14 ARROWHEAD ESTATES

2433 Town and Country Lane Town and Country ~ $1,675,000 Fabulous floor-plan with all of the amenities that today’s buyer requires, this home gives you 7,175+/- SF including the finished lower level. Placed on 1 acre, this home features a breathtaking 2 story entry Foyer with spiral floating staircase, 2 story Great Room, Study, Dining Room with coffered ceiling, Master Suite on the main level, gourmet Kitchen with luxury appliances, Breakfast Room with 2 French doors, and Hearth Room with barrel ceiling. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths upstairs. Lower level with open flex areas, Media area, large wet Bar, Fitness/6th bedroom, and full bath. Patio with fireplace & private yard. 4 fireplaces. 3 car rear entry garage.

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In a small private, gated community, this newer 4-bedroom Conway in the Grove villa is offered for less than its appraisal and is loaded with upgrades. It features 5,400 square feet on three levels, a gourmet kitchen, master suite with a sitting room, two fireplaces, a screened porch and finished lower level. $1.0499 million

This gem features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a sideentry 2-car garage. A gourmet kitchen boasts Brazilian granite, custom cabinets, ceramic tile floor and new steel appliances. Updates include new siding and roof, marble heated floors in the hallway bathroom and new Ballwin hardware on all doors. $385,000

From the moment you walk up the stone path of this 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom home, you’ll be blown away. The lot, just shy of an acre, includes a rock waterfall, heated Pebble Tec pool and koi pond. The home boasts a master suite with updated his-and-her bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen and finished lower level. $1.069 million

Exceptionally well-built, this stylish home includes an incredible open floor plan, spacious rooms offering exquisite vistas, superb brick-and-concrete construction, magnificent marble, hardwood floors, an alluring outdoor brick fireplace and an entertaining patio, making it the perfect home for living and entertaining.

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Find total privacy, peace and tranquility in this elegant 4,000-square-foot home, sitting on almost 5 acres, with a 2-stall stable backing to Queeny Park horse trails. The property is one of a select few offering a unique lifestyle without a commute. $1.3 million

A charming pocket garden leads to the front door of this centrally located home, featuring a 2-story foyer, 2-story living room, wood-burning fireplace, a den/ study, eat-in kitchen, first-floor laundry, partially finished lower level and formal dining room. The professionally landscaped garden, custom deck and pergola are perfect for entertaining.

725-5100, 941-0421, lauramccarthy.com Overlooking Forest Park and the Central West End, this sophisticated Chase Park Plaza condo is lightfilled. The 3-bedroom corner unit has an ideal layout, enhanced with cove ceilings, crown moldings and hardwood floors. The kitchen boasts marble counters and Thermador appliances, and the master suite has dual closets and a luxurious bathroom. $1.05 million

727-2001, robbpartners.com On a tree-lined street within blocks from downtown Clayton’s restaurants and shops, this home combines sophistication and contemporary flair. The distinctive open floor plan includes a main-floor master bedroom and an atrium. The sun-filled home also features a 2-story living room with a secondfloor library overlooking the space.

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DIVERSIONS Audi A3

SPORTY SEDANS

Out of the Way,Old Sport!

BY ROBERT PASTER

controller between the seats to control all the electronic functions of a modern luxury car. The dual automatic climate control has separate buttons and knobs that make it very easy to use. Back-seat room is generous for a small sedan, and the trunk is of decent size, as well. The rear seat folds 60/40 for greater cargo-carrying capacity. The base engine is a 1.8-liter turbo four-cylinder that pumps out 170 horsepower to the front wheels. The upgrade engine is a 2.0-liter turbo four that sends 220 horsepower to all four wheels. Both engines are bolted to a 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission that has a manual mode but no paddle-shifters on the steering wheel. Unfortunately, no manual is available. A 2.0-liter, 150-horsepower clean diesel also is available. With the 2.0-liter gas turbo, gas mileage is an impressive 24 city, 33 highway, especially considering that it can get to 60 mph in less than six seconds. Acceleration is good, with just a hint of turbo lag. Power steering is a bit overboosted at lower speeds

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but seems to tighten up with speed. Handling and braking are as good as you’d expect from a small German sports sedan. The A3 also includes some sophisticated safety hardware like blind-spot monitoring, lane assist, adaptive cruise control, and parking sensors with a rear-view camera. According to Plaza Audi sales manager Kevin Continued on page 61

Robert Paster (robertpaster.com) is also an attorney in private practice, concentrating in estate planning and probate.

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PHOTOS AUDI PHOTO BY BY JIM FETS

UST BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO DRIVE the occasional carpool doesn’t mean you can’t drive a fun, exciting car. There are many interesting and entertaining sporty sedans that give you the practicality of a four-door sedan with the performance and good looks of a sports car. Case-in-point is the new 2015 Audi A3, a new smaller sedan introduced by Audi this year to fill the gap left by the now mid-sized A4. The A3 exhibits typical aggressive Audi styling, with sharp character lines along the sides and LED headlights. The size is nice and small at 175 inches long, but the cabin does not seem cramped, and its small size also makes it easy to park and maneuver, and gives it that light, ‘tossable’ feel. The A3 has the typical excellent Audi interior that just seems really well put together. Power heated front seats are well-bolstered. When you turn the car on, a screen raises from the center of the dash to work in concert with a rotary-knob

DIV ER SIONS

GOLF GRAPEVINE

Port Keeps Going...and Going...

I ELLEN PORT PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER, ALEX CUSUMANO PHOTO BY STEVE WOLTMANN

F ANYONE CAN OUTWIT FATHER TIME, IT just might be Ellen Port, who recently won her ninth Missouri Women’s Golf Association Amateur Championship at The Golf Club of Creekmoor in Raymore. The 52-year-old Port entered the final round of the 54-hole tournament challenged by her younger competitors. Port was tied with Hanule Seo of Chesterfield. Port played par golf through the front nine. Her only birdie was on No. 11, and it was followed by one bogey on the next hole. Port amazingly hit all 18 greens, several times from deep rough approaches. She finished with an even par round of 72, giving her a 214 total. Seo, an MICDS and Oregon graduate, wasn’t able to mount a charge at the lead, apparently struggling with a sore back. She shot 76 and finished tied for fourth with a 218, along with first-round leader and medalist Brooke Cusumano of St. Louis, and Logan Otter of St. Peters. Otter, a senior at John Burroughs and recent Missouri Junior champion, appears ready for the next phase and has her sights set on Michigan State. Otter earned the Peg Ludlow Low Junior Trophy. Port’s win continues an already successful year in golf. A victorious Curtis Cup captain and recent Metropolitan Women’s Amateur Champion, she’ll be defending her U.S. Senior Amateur title in September. CUSUMANO, SCHOLAR AND ATHLETE Alex Cusumano is a standout on the golf course, but also in the classroom. Cusumano, who graduated this spring from Loyola University of Chicago, recently was named a Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America. Earlier, he was selected to the Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Golf Scholar-Athlete Team. Cusumano is a finance major with a minor in accounting information systems, and kept an impressive 3.35 grade-point average at Loyola. After a solid senior season, Cusumano turned some heads this summer with his play. In the Metropolitan Open that features a field of 66 professionals and the region’s top amateurs, Cusumano shot 67 and 68 to tie for the lead after two rounds at the Lewis and Clark Course at the Country Club of St. Albans. He wound up fourth overall. For the second year in a row, he was the low amateur in the tournament. He followed that up by winning the Southern Amateur qualifier in Memphis with a 70. Cusumano will remain an amateur. “I will continue to play in the highest level amateur events I can possibly compete in,” he says. “I

BY WARREN MAYES

will play in a few events this fall, as well, but I am focused on the job and taking a minor break from competitive golf.” METROPOLITAN OPEN Edwardsville pro Chris Brant captured the ninth Metropolitan Open at The Country Club of St. Albans. Starting the final round 3 shots back of three others, Brant closed strong with birdies on 14 and 16 to get to the clubhouse at 5-under. It was Brant’s first professional victory, adding his name to the James S. Manion Trophy and a $15,500 first-place check. THOMAS WINS STATE JUNIOR Frankie Thomas, who will be a junior this fall at Marquette, showed he will be a force to be reckoned with come spring in golf for the Mustangs. Thomas finished fourth in the Class 4 state tournament in May. Thomas has put himself among the upper echelon of state golfers with his recent victory in the Missouri Golf Association’s Junior Amateur Championship. There were 131 youngsters taking part in the tourney for boys ages 14 to 18 at the Paradise Pointe Golf Complex, just north of Kansas City. Thomas won the state junior tournament with a two-day score of 139, posting rounds of 69 and 70. He needed an extra hole to pick up the title. METROPOLITAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP After 15 years of playing the Metropolitan Junior Championship, Chris Ferris can say he is the first to repeat as boys junior champion. Continued on page 52

Ellen Port

Alex Cusumano

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GOLF GRAPEVINE

Ferris, of Lindbergh High School, had rounds of 71-71 to have his name etched on the James M. Holtgrieve Trophy back-to-back. Runner-up to Ferris was Matthew McCarthy, who had rounds of 74-74 to finish six shots back of Ferris. In the girls championship, Abby Schroeder had rounds of 81-73 to win by one stroke over Momo Kikuchi. Schroeder, who attends MICDS and is a Forest Hills Country Club member, came from two shots back to win the title. Her name will go on the Barbara A. Berkmeyer Trophy for the next year. In the boys 14-15 age division, Max Kreikemeier fired rounds of 78-84 to win his age division. He cleared runner-up Steven Wendling by 12 shots for the title. DOLAN MAKES CUT AT USGA EVENT Ballwin’s Catherine Dolan, a graduate of Parkway West and Missouri State, made the cut with a strong second-round score of 72 in the stroke play portion of the 2014 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links to finish with a 148 at the The Home Course in DuPont, Washington. Dolan lost in the first round of match play 2 and 1 to No. 3 seed Dominique Galloway of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. It was Dolan’s third trip to the USGA event.

WELDON AT FINAL APL Des Peres native Kyle Weldon played in the final U.S. Amateur Public Links, but did not make the cut in stroke play to reach match play. Weldon, a Parkway South graduate who will be a senior at Kansas State, shot an 8-over 150 on rounds of 71 and 79 to miss the cut in the 2014 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship The final tournament was held at Sand Creek Station Golf Course in Newton, Kansas. It was the 89th and final U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship, as the USGA is retiring the competition, which began in 1922. It will be replaced with U.S. Amateur Four-Ball in 2015. JUNIOR GOLF The 2014 Hardin Junior Champion is Drew Lilly from St. Louis Country Club, who shot an outstanding two-day total of 151 at Lake Forest Country Club. Lilly will be a junior at MICDS this fall. In a one-hole sudden-death playoff, Jack Klingel from Persimmon Woods Golf Club defeated Michael O’Keefe II, also from Persimmon Woods Golf Club. Both shot a two-day total of 152. In the Intermediate Division (14-15), Justin Hemings, from Sunset Hills Country Club, shot a spectacular two-day total of 3 over 147. Andrew Horner from Bellerive Country Club was

runner-up with a two-day total of 157. The Champion of the Juvenile Division (12-13) was Max Kreikemeier of Forest Hills Country Club, running away from the field with a two-day total of 154. Tyler Dawson of Sunset Country Club was runner-up with a two-day total of 177. In the Midget Division (11 & Under), Tyler Linenbroker of Forest Hills Country Club was the champion, with a two-day score of 91 (9 holes each day). Alexander Zhang of Norwood Hills Country Club was runner-up with a two-day total of 95. TOURNAMENTS The Tom Lombardo-St. Louis chapter of the National Football Foundation will be hosting the Paul Savage Sr. Memorial Golf tournament. The Sept. 14 tournament will have a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start at the Columbia Golf Course in Columbia, Illinois, to benefit the organization’s Scholar Athlete Scholarship program. Entry fee is $75 a person (or $300 for a foursome), and it includes barbecue, drinks, green fees and a cart. For details contact Larry Frost at bonusfrost1@gmail.com. That’s it for this month. If you have any golf news to submit, contact me at wlmayes13@att.net. Until next month, keep hitting the ball straight down the fairway.

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DIV ER SIONS

baldwin’s

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

EAT: BUTCHERY TRUFFLES MEAT MARKET 9202 Clayton Road in Ladue; 567-9100 - Full butcher services next door to Truffles restaurant opening soon - Features include a Himalayan Salt dry-aging room and retail shop - High-quality meats, sandwiches and wine available

VISIT: MYSEUM 283 Lamp and Lantern Village in Town & Country; stlmyseum.com - Interactive children’s museum with wind tunnels, mazes and play activities - Science-themed playground - Party rooms can accommodate birthdays and school outings

SHOP: THE COLLECTIVE 626 Washington Ave. downtown; 241-5420 - The curated retail co-op features 40-plus ‘mini-stores’ - Clothing and accessories for men, women, children and pets; furniture and home decor; and unique gifts - 314-241-5420

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Crime and Punishment SO, I WAS ROBBED. WELL, MORE ACCUrately, I was burgled. You see, to rob someone is to approach an individual and take something that belongs to them—remove it from their person. To commit burglary—or ‘to burgle’ (although I can’t say burgle without slipping into a British accent much to the annoyance of the police)—is to enter a structure in the absence of permission...and, well, in this case, take stuff. I don’t intend this as a cautionary tale, it’s more of a that-stinks tale, but you should know that our crime took place at 6 in the morning as my husband was walking our dog. A white van drove into our lane and—while the rest of us were sleeping—a person came in the open door of the kitchen, snatched what was in plain sight and fled. The entire incident took less than a minute, I’m guessing—I was asleep. Big, big shout out to the Ladue police. I think I was still on the phone with the dispatcher when the first car pulled in the driveway. They were the perfect combination of kind and capable, without a wayward comment about the wide-open door. You should be able to leave your door open, after all. The lead officer did gasp at my small desk in the corner of the kitchen that I use to ignore bills and hide from my children. He thought that the criminal had been exceptionally rash as he rifled through the desk, scattering papers and knocking over soda cans. When I informed him that the desk appeared untouched, he simply moved on to another area.

Debbie Baldwin

TANGENTIAL THINKER There are two giant negatives at play here, each with a painful after-effect. First is the violation of the home, with sleeping children and an ill-intentioned intruder just a room away. It’s unnerving. The painful after-effect is learning that the sense of security we all felt living in an unremarkable home on a secluded lane in an exclusive suburb, was false. Now, we lock the doors, set the alarm and listen for strange noises. Secondly, my purse was stolen—my life in numbers, all contained in a smart satchel. The tedious after-effect: dealing with the bank, cancelling the credit cards, replacing the documents, discovering your driver’s license had been expired for six months, and having to take the test again—d@mn you, burglar, d@mn you. In the end, we lost some things, things. Yes, it’s a pain; yes, it’s disconcerting; yes, it sucks. But no one was hurt, no one walked in on something, nothing can’t be replaced. Plus, I get to replace my driver’s license photo, which Whiny insists looks like a mug shot. Silver linings—it’s all about silver linings.

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REVIEWS THEATER REVIEW BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Let’s Be Cops

POLICE BRUTALITY

The Liar BY MARK BRETZ

RATING: 5 out of 10

STORY:

OU MIGHT RECOGnize Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr., if you are fans of the hit sitcom, New Girl. Johnson plays Zooey Deschanel’s wildly unmotivated on-again, off-again boyfriend. Wayans plays her underachieving roommate. If you forgot to refill your Ambien prescription, a few episodes should do the trick. Apparently, Hollywood was of the opinion that America needed more of these two, because too much is never enough. So, more is what we got. Ryan (Johnson) is a washed-up college football star with no ambition, and only an ad for herpes medication on his resume. Justin (Wayans) is an intern at a video game company with big ideas and no confidence. When they dress as cops for a costume party, they quickly learn the benefits of the badge. Soon, our wayward duo is suiting up and fighting crime. If you bet yourself they get in way over their heads and almost get killed while pursuing poorly thought-out plans with wild antics, ultimately saving the day, while eliminating the bad guy and getting the girl; well...I don’t want to give anything away. This movie is pretty funny. I mean, if you have nothing else to do and a pretty good buzz going, you will laugh. Really, this could have been a pretty funny episode of New Girl; as a movie, it’s spectacularly mediocre.

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F YOU DECIDE TO SKIP the cineplex, these are the top rental options: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 I ’ve g row n wea r y o f superhero films, but Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone breathe life into what was fast becoming a genre of CGI and special effects. The Lego Movie If you missed it in theaters (or undoubtedly want to see it again), The Lego Movie is out. It is a movie that can only be described as...colorful. Noah Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly reunite to guide the arc— and Darren Aronofsky’s apocalyptic vision. Divergent Yes, it’s predictable in its insistence on individuality, but the YA novel about a dystopian future where conformity is mandated makes a compelling film. The Grand Budapest Hotel Wes Anderson brings his quirky imagination to the big screen with limited success in this imaginative, if meandering, story of a remote hotel, its offbeat concierge, a stolen painting and love. The Other Woman I will be kinder to this film as a rental: Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann are charming kooks playing the women wronged by a womanizing cad—and they’re determined to make him pay.

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Dorante is an elegant, upper-class cad. He’s journeyed to Paris in 1644 in search of a wife. While there, Dorante stumbles upon an amiable chap named Cliton, who convinces Dorante that he should be Dorante’s servant, which appeals to the gentleman’s vanity. What the scrupulously honest Cliton quickly learns is that Dorante is an habitual liar. If that isn’t enough of a challenge, Dorante immediately is smitten with desire when he meets the lovely Clarice and her equally attractive friend, Lucrece. Besides lying, though, Dorante doesn’t pay attention, and confuses the names of the two lasses. So, while he’s decided to pursue Clarice, he mistakenly thinks she is Lucrece. Furthermore, when his father Geronte informs Dorante that he has selected a young woman named Clarice to be his son’s bride, Dorante concocts one outrageous tale after another to convince dear old dad that he already is secretly hitched, with a grandchild on the way, to boot. Unfortunately, this also serves to exacerbate Clarice’s own frustrations with her wayward wooer. Add twin servants for the ladies and two vapid fops who have their own amorous intentions with the fairer sex, and you have a recipe for mistaken identities, convoluted, comic contrariness and the eternal quest for romance in the City of Lights.

HIGHLIGHTS: It’s no coincidence that St. Louis Shakespeare is presenting playwright David Ives’ clever, comic caper. For starters, his dialogue is written in iambic pentameter in homage to The Bard and the Elizabethan style of poetic speech on the stage. Second, again borrowing from Will, Ives incorporates identical twins into the script in the characters of Sabine and Isabelle, very different ladies-in-waiting to Clarice and Lucrece, respectively. Lord knows that Shakespeare thought that mistaken identity was a virtual ‘must’ for many of his comedies. The entire production is wonderfully conceived and executed, with a few minor glitches. One would like to hear Jared Sanz-Agero in the title role sound more accomplished with Ives’ difficult meter. While his interpretation of the scoundrel Dorante is delicious, his speech often seems out of sync with other performers. Secondly, there are stretches when The Liar seems to teeter a bit into tedium, albeit at brief interludes. Those moments can remind an audience, though, of how brisk and airy Peters’ pace is for the most part. Performances are delightful, especially by Nicole Angeli and Ben Ritchie. Angeli has a precise comic touch that enlivens an air of inspired quirkiness around Clarice; while Ritchie’s understated everyman style works impeccably in his role as the often exasperated, always hopeful underling Cliton. Good times and happy hijinks swirl around The Liar—and that’s the truth.

COMPANY: St. Louis Shakespeare VENUE: 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave. DATES: Aug. 22-24 TICKETS: $15-$20; 361-5664 or brownpaper tickets.com RATING: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5. More reviews available at laduenews.com

THE LIAR PHOTO COURTESY OF KIM CARLSON

MOVIE REVIEWS

DINING OUT

spicybits BY MATT SORRELL

There’s still time to indulge in cupcakes while helping out a good cause at Sweetology. Through the end of the month, Ready Readers will get $1 for every charity cupcake purchased at the Clayton confectionary. Ready Readers is a local nonprofit organization with the mission of instilling a love of books and the necessary literacy skills to enjoy them in preschool-aged children from low-income communities in the area. Check them out at readyreaders.org.

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CIELO AND UNITED PROVISIONS PHOTOS BY SARAH CONARD, CUPCAKE PHOTO COURTESY OF SWEETOLOGY

A Feast of Perfection

United Provisions has opened its doors at 6241 Delmar Blvd. in the Delmar Loop. The international grocery store from the folks behind Jay’s International in South City and Global Foods in Kirkwood has plenty of foodstuffs from all over the globe, as well as some dining options. They include a full sushi bar with sushi prepared by master sushi chef NAOMI HAMAMURA and The Dining District, which boasts carry-out and dine-in menu items from Chef BEN POREMBA of Elaia & Olio. Get more info about all of the store’s offerings at unitedprovisions.com. Congrats to The Dam, located at 3173 Morgan Ford Road. The South City burger joint just celebrated its first year in business. Here’s to many more! Vino fans, check out the Wine Uncorked Fall series at Edgewild Restaurant & Winery. Starting Sept. 15, the event will be held every other Monday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. through Nov. 10. The subject of the first class will be Vertical Viticulture. In each class, students will get to taste at least five different wines pertaining to that night’s subject, and will get to take home a binder of class notes. Cost is $25 ($20 for EdgeWild Wine Club members). For reservations, call 636-532-0550.

F THE MASSIVE BILLBOARD DOWNTOWN bearing his towering image is any indication, the folks at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis are pretty proud to have Chef Gian Nicola Colucci running their kitchen. Colucci has an extensive culinary pedigree; most recently serving as executive chef at Resort Danieli in Venice, Italy, before assuming the same role at the Four Seasons earlier this spring, where he oversees culinary operations for the hotel, including Cielo Restaurant & Bar. One visit to Cielo to sample Colucci’s new menu is sure to convince anyone that the company’s pride in its new addition is more than justified. While the food is the main draw at Cielo, the restaurant’s bar program is impressive in its own right, featuring a compact yet diverse selection of quality cocktails like the Blackberry Bramble ($10), a tasty take on the classic Bramble that features Bulleit Rye, Amaro Ramazotti, the eucalyptus punch of Fernet Branca and a house-made blackberry syrup. It’s a most refreshing way to start an evening of fine dining. On the food side, the new bill of fare at Cielo remains full of creative Italian dishes incorporating the highest quality ingredients. With so much to choose from, it can be daunting to make a decision on what to indulge in. Luckily, there are two four-course tasting menus available, the Ground Floor ($35), and the Sky Lobby Level ($50), that allow diners to mix and match, and get a taste of a variety of what’s available. For our

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

Ground Floor experience, we chose the Octopus Carpaccio, followed by the Tonnarelli, then on to the Salmon, and finishing up with Amaro Cake. For the Sky Lobby Level, the final verdict was Sea Scallop, Ravioli Del Plin, Albacore Tuna and the Chocolate Mousse Crostada. A column could be written on each of these delectable dishes; so in the interest of saving space, we finally decided on a select few to highlight: • TONARELLI: Picture tender inky pasta replete with plenty of lobster swimming in a creamy prosecco bagna cauda—rich and decadent. • RAVIOLI DEL PLIN: Anyone who’s ever been keen to try rabbit but were afraid it might prove too tough or gamey should try this dish. The sweet, tender and mild Genovese-style rabbit is subtly accented with tomato and olives. • CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CROSTADA: This delectable confection consists of layers of crisp pastry and mousse, along with coconut gelato, orange and peanut butter. As we’ve come to expect when we visit Cielo, each dish was plated to perfection—truly a feast for the eyes, as well as the palate. After our recent visit, we’re happy to say that Chef Colucci and his staff are definitely continuing the Cielo tradition of superior cuisine and the best service. Salud!

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DIV ER SIONS

THE WINE LIFE

Pinot Gris: What I’m Drinking Now BY STANLEY BROWNE, CSW

2013 Maysara Momtazi Vineyard from McMinnville, Oregon Color: Light straw Aroma: Melon, honeysuckle, white peach pit Taste: See above notes with nice, upfront fruit through the mid-palate, and bright acidity through the finish I had the pleasure of visiting Maysara Winery a few years ago during a short trip to Oregon. Moe Momtazi, patriarch and owner of the familyowned winery, gave us an intimate tour of the vineyards. We jumped in his Jeep and drove through some 500 beautiful rolling acres (250 of which were planted to vines). They grow mostly pinot noir, but also produce pinot blanc, rosé and pinot gris. The vineyard is Demeter Certified Biodynamic, which means they do not use any pesticides or chemicals. Everything is natural and comes from the land. Moe showed us the greenhouses where they grow their own herbs and flowers to make teas for spraying or injecting into the irrigation system to help maintain the vines’ healthy immunity to ward off pests and diseases. At the time I was there, Moe had started construction on a massive barn. With no doubt, all materials came from the land: approximately 60 feet of stripped trees were used for support beams, and stones from the land were collected to build the walls. The ‘barn’ is an impressive structure that they now use for tasting and events.

Pinot gris originated in Burgundy, France, where it was thought to be a mutant clone of pinot noir. Gris means gray in French as the grape, although characterized as a white grape, has a pinkish-to-darker skin color. If the winemaker decides to leave the skins in contact with the fermenting juice, the skin will impart the pink color in the wine. In Italy, it is best represented in the northeast regions such as Alto Adige, where the nights are cool from the influences of the Dolomites/Alps mountains. This gives the wine bright acidity and quenches the mouth for another sip. Jermann Winery in the Collio region just farther east does a fuller-bodied pinot grigio, aging it in oak for a more lush mouth feel; it’s a good example of how pinot grigio is not all nondescript patio wine. In Alsace, pinot gris is one of the four noble grapes, and accounts for about 14 percent of vineyard plantings. Here, the warmer climate, along with the relatively dry fall seasons, allows for longer hang time to fully ripen the grapes. This produces a much rounder lush style with lower acidity, compared to the Italian style. These wines also age well and develop slightly spicy notes. In New Zealand, pinot gris has had much success and is now the third-most-planted grape after sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. Pinot gris is grown on both the north and south islands, producing wines with bright acidity to richer fruit and flinty notes. We will continue to see more of this grape in the U.S. from New Zealand, as people continue to discover that they don’t just make sauvignon blanc. In Oregon, they excel with this grape due to the cooler climate. The wines have nice acidity with fruits of pears, apples, melons, etc. Most of the top Oregon wineries will make some pinot gris with more limited production as their pinot noirs command much higher prices, which helps them stay profitable. Hopefully, they will continue to increase production on other white varietals. California, unfortunately, jumped on the Italian pinot grigio bandwagon with a primary

PINOT GRIGIO OR PINOT GRIS, IT’S ALL THE SAME UNTIL IT COMES TO QUALITY, CHARACTER AND TASTE.

focus on gaining sales; and sadly, most are wines that lack character and acidity that you want to find in good pinot grigio. Even the New York Finger Lakes region makes some good examples of pinot gris, elegant with pronounced fruit, yet lighter in style compared to Alsace. TASTING TIP: Pinot gris, with its refreshing acidity, pairs really well with fresh vegetables, raw fish and lighter meals. Fish and shellfish are classic pairing partners. Try ceviche, sushi, or even a light, flaky fish or chicken with cream sauce. Pinot gris from the U.S. and Australia can stand up to richer dishes (like cream) because of their body and often heightened alcohol level. Duck and turkey are good options for meats. Try not to go too spicy with your seasonings unless you have a bottle of Alsace or New York Finger Lakes pinot gris close by. WINE RECOMMENDATION: Most people have had Italian pinot grigio. Why not step outside of the box and try one from New Zealand or Oregon (i.e.: the ned from Marlborough; or Maysara or Foris)?

Certified Sommelier Stanley Browne is the owner of Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves, Downtown at the MX and in Edwardsville.

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PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD

INOT GRIS AND PINOT GRIGIO are the same. It all depends on the country where the grape is grown. Italy and other parts of Europe know this gray-red grape as pinot grigio, the place of origin from which it gained worldwide popularity. Alsace, France; Oregon; Washington; Australia; New Zealand; and other parts of the world know it as pinot gris. Pinot grigio or pinot gris, it’s all the same until it comes to quality, character and taste. Famous for its refreshing quality and zesty acidity, pinot G’s fruit flavors favor citrus, pears, white peaches and apple. Notes of honeysuckle, minerality, almond, clove and ginger also can be apparent. This wine comes in a vast range—dry and mostly unoaked—but can be very complex. It can even stump the most astute sommeliers. Let’s sniff, swirl and taste a pinot gris from Oregon:

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DIV ER SIONS

AROUND TOWN

BY BRITTANY NAY

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THE SPITFIRE GRILL Insight Theatre Company presents the Off-Broadway musical, The Spitfire Grill. Various times. $15-$30. 556-1293 or insighttheatrecompany.com.

8/22 JUNGLE BOOGIE Saint Louis Zoo’s family-friendly Friday night concert series rolls on with Ticket to the Beatles. 5-8 p.m. Free. 781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

8/23 CITY CONCERT SERIES The new Heart tribute band, Magazine, will play at the Chesterfield Amphitheater as part of the City Concert Series. 8-10 p.m. Free. 636-537-4000 or chesterfieldamphitheater.com.

8/24 ORCHID AUCTION The Orchid Society of Greater St. Louis will be holding its 21st annual Orchid Auction featuring a variety of orchids from throughout the nation in the Beaumont Room at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Noon-5 p.m. mobot.org.

8/24-28 JCC USED BOOK SALE Thousands of mystery novels, biographies, cookbooks and more will be up for grabs at the annual JCC Used Book Sale at the Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex’s Arts & Education Building. Various times and prices. jccstl.com.

JAMMIN’ AT THE ZOO Join the Young Zoo Friends for a lakeside party featuring live music at Saint Louis Zoo. 6-10 p.m. $10-$20. 646-4771 or stlzoo.org. BEN FAINER Holocaust survivor Ben Fainer will sign and discuss his book, Silent for Sixty Years: A Memoir, at St. Louis County Library Headquarters. 7 p.m. 994-3300 or slcl.org.

BILL DONIUS Author Bill Donius, a former banker and CEO, will discuss and sign his book, Thought Revolution: How to Unlock Your Whole Brain and Tap into Your Inner Genius, at St. Louis Public Library’s Central Branch. 7 p.m. 241-2288 or slpl.org.

ART FAIR AT QUEENY PARK Experience art, wine tastings, live music and an art discovery area for kids at the annual fall Art Fair at Queeny Park in the park’s Greensfelder Recreation Complex. 997-1181 or artfairatqueenypark.com.

8/30-9/1 JAPANESE FESTIVAL Taiko drumming, bon odori festival dancing, martial arts and candlelight walks in the Japanese Garden will be featured at the annual Japanese Festival at Missouri Botanical Garden. Various times. $5-$15. 577-5100 or mobot.org.

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9/4 CURTIS SITTENFELD Author Curtis Sittenfeld will sign and discuss her novel, Sisterland, the story of two psychic St. Louis sisters, at St. Louis County Library. 7 p.m. 367-6731 or left-bank.com.

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8/26 TWILIGHT TUESDAYS Missouri History Museum’s Twilight Tuesdays outdoor concert series opens with Big Brother Thunder and the Master Blasters. 6 p.m. Free. mohistory.org.

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CAPTIVATING COLLECTIONS THROUGH 10/12 THE DREAM: PRESENTED BY THE WINTER FAMILY COLLECTION AND THE DREAMER Feast your eyes on The Dream exhibit, on display at Saint Louis University Museum of Art. 977-2666 or sluma.slu.edu.

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET Experience the sounds of Beethoven to Brahms as the Arianna String Quartet performs at Touhill Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $84, four-concert package. 516-4949 or touhill.org. LEGACY LUNCHEON Women’s Philanthropy Jewish Federation of St. Louis will celebrate women’s charitable achievements in the community during a luncheon in the Federation’s Kopolow Building. 11:30 a.m. $36. Registration required by Aug. 22. 442-3805 or wp.jfedstl.org.

THROUGH 10/15 JOHN AND TEENUH FOSTER: A LIFETIME OF ART COLLECTING View the nationally recognized art collection of St. Louisans John and Teenuh Foster at John Burroughs School’s Bonsack Gallery. Free. jburroughs.org. THROUGH 2/22 FACETS OF THE THREE JEWELS Saint Louis Art Museum presents Facets of the Three Jewels, an exhibit highlighting the three foundations of Buddhism. Free. 721-0072 or slam.org.

9/5-7 PETITE PICASSO CLASSES The Magic House invites kids ages 3 to 5 to discover the magic of art through Petite Picasso art classes, themed Multimedia Marvels, each Tuesday in September. 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. $40-$60 per class. Reservations required. 822-8900 or magichouse.org.

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SAINT LOUIS ART FAIR— CLAYTON Indulge your senses with eclectic art, live music and local fare at the annual outdoor Saint Louis Art Fair in downtown Clayton. Various times. Free. 863-0278 or culturalfestivals.com.

CHECK THIS OUT 8/23-24 FESTIVAL OF NATIONS Celebrate ethnic music, dance and food at St. Louis’ largest multicultural event, Festival of Nations, in Tower Grove Park. Free. festivalofnationsstl.org.

PETITE PICASSO PHOTO COURTESY OF THE MAGIC HOUSE, JAMMIN’ AT THE ZOO PHOTO BY RYAN ARCHER, FESTIVAL OF NATIONS PHOTO BY RON ANDERSON

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE 14. Pigeon’s perch 20. Has a traditional meal 21. Fresh from the shower 24. Drive 25. Actress Shearer 26. Category 27. Inner self in Hinduism 28. Attired 30. Bone to pick, say 31. Layers 32. Money in the bank, say 34. Not ‘fer’ 35. Certain Belgian beer, for short 38. Green 39. Like a paragraph 44. Hypnotic state 46. ___ and aahed 48. Fencing swords 49. Harshly criticize 50. ___ of Eden 51. ‘Don’t go!’ 52. Master stroke 53. Defensive spray 54. Brio 55. Bit 56. Clash 57. ___ Verde National Park

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TEST DRIVE continued from page 50 Rodermund, the A3 represents a new lower price point for people to get into an Audi. “And fortunately, Audi didn’t cut corners with the A3 interior or its German engineering, tight feel and good looks.” The A3 starts at about $30,000 for the 1.8 liter and $34,000 for the 2.0-liter turbo. Our next sports sedan may seem like an oxymoron at first, but only if you haven’t been paying attention to the transformation of Cadillac over the last decade or so. The new 2015 ATS is a world-class sports sedan that can legitimately compete with luxury sport sedans from Europe and Japan. The ATS incorporates Cadillac’s sharp line, aggressive styling with swept back headlights and a pointed rear end. Illuminated door handles are a stylish and useful nice touch. Heated leather

Women and Insomnia continued from page 30 people aren’t sleeping well is to decide whether they may have some other cause for their insomnia,” says Dr. Kelvin Yamada, director of Washington University’s Sleep Medicine Center. “Are they on medications? Do they have sleep habits that interfere with sleep, like drinking too much caffeine? Those are straightforward things, but there are also sleep disorders that we evaluate for in the sleep center. A big one is sleep apnea.” Sleep apnea is a disorder marked by breathing difficulties that interrupt sleep. Although it is more common among men, women also may have sleep apnea, and treating it can help restore a good night’s sleep. Another common sleep disorder that causes insomnia is restless leg syndrome, which also can be successfully treated, allowing the patient to more easily fall asleep and sleep through

Women’s foundation continued from page 18 homelessness was even portrayed in the 2003 Lifetime Original Movie, Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story. “We’re lucky to have Liz Murray speak,” says Hendrickson. “She has an amazing story of overcoming adversity, and being able to use education to overcome the obstacles in order to win a scholarship.” Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided at the post-event reception and book-signing. While the Making a Difference program is the organization’s largest fundraising event, it is far from its only area of support. On top of individual and corporate donors, WFSTL receives much of the proceeds from local resale shop Rung Boutique.

seats are moderately bolstered and comfortable, and even the leather-wrapped steering wheel can be heated. A fairly easy-to-use large video touchscreen sits atop the dash and displays controls for audio, dual automatic climate control, navigation, etc. It also acts as a screen for the back-up camera. Rear-seat room is a bit snug, with headroom for average-height people and leg room somewhat dependent on the position of the front seats. The trunk is somewhat narrow, but the rear seat folds 60/40 for more capacity. The interior has an overall quality, solid feel to it so that it can legitimately compete with foreign sedans. Heads-up display shows speed and GPS directions. It can even read road signs to tell you what the speed limit is on the road on which you’re driving. Other safety features include a blindspot warning system, lane-departure warning and rear-cross traffic alert, among others. If it senses anything wrong, it alerts you by shaking the bottom seat cushion left, right or both. The most popular of the three engines offered

is the 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder that pumps out 272 horsepower to the rear wheels or all four wheels and returns fuel economy of 20 city, 29 highway. A 202-horsepower, 2.5-liter fourcylinder and a 321-horsepower 3.6-liter V-6 also area available, and all engines offer a 6-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration with the 2.0-liter turbo is brisk, with just a bit of turbo lag, and the brakes do a good job of bringing things to a halt. The power steering is a bit overboosted, but overall handling is good and sporty. To paraphrase a now-defunct Cadillac catchphrase, This isn’t your grandfather’s Cadillac. Elco Cadillac’s Chris Collins says the ATS is sporty and fun to drive. “It attracts a wide range of ages with a nice-looking car that offers good craftsmanship in a compact luxury sedan.” Prices for the ATS start at about $34,000 with the 2.5-liter engine, $37,000 for the popular 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder turbo, and can climb to $60,000 for a loaded V-6.

the night. Depression and anxiety also often are associated with insomnia. “But if you don’t have any of those and you still have insomnia, there are other treatment approaches,” Yamada says. Over-the-counter remedies are meant for an occasional night and not for regular use, Sarikonda says. “Most of the these medications have antihistamines, such as Benadryl, which are not safe for everybody, and have side effects such as dry mouth, grogginess, etc. Melatonin and valerian tend to be the other two commonly used remedies, but these products are not regulated by the FDA,” she says. Melatonin is a hormone produced by the brain that regulates sleep, but Yamada notes that only about a third of those who take it in supplement form find it helpful. Some people feel too groggy when taking melatonin and others find it has no discernible effect. “Although it’s safe and commonly used, I always tell my patients

not to overdo it,” he says. “Some people think if one is good, five is better. But I tell patients don’t keep pushing up the dose because it can be counter-productive.” Yamada notes that cognitive behavioral therapy or ‘sleep hygiene’ often is helpful for patients who are experiencing insomnia related to psychological issues such as anxiety. Good sleep hygiene includes keeping a regular sleep schedule, exercising regularly for at least 20 minutes (preferably at least four hours before bedtime), avoiding caffeinated beverages after noon, avoiding alcohol before bedtime, not smoking, and keeping the bedroom quiet, dark and cool. Training in relaxation techniques and redirection of anxiety-producing thoughts also help anxious people sleep. “Whether you’re a woman or a man, if insomnia has become an ongoing problem, talk to your doctor or a sleep specialist,” Yamada says. “Sleep is important to health.”

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Clayton Open House Sunday Aug. 24, 1-4 PM 6353 Fauquier, 63105, 4 bedrm, 3.5bath, 2,979 sq. ft. open floor plan, 13,000+ sq. ft. lot, for sale in sought after Hillcrest area of Clayton. Additional inquiries to: 6353fauquier@gmail.com

SERVICES $ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales! Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage Locker Leftovers!

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE On Lake Taylorville - 1.5hrs from St Louis, 30mins from Springfield, Ill. Custom Built 3 yr old Brick & Stone - 4bd, 3.5ba, Loft, Walk-out LL with Theater Room, 2 Kitchens, Brazilian Cherry Flooring in LR, DR. Dock w/ Lift. GREAT views of lake! $599,000 Call Jerri Mazzotti 217-652-9617 for photos please visit: www.taylorvillerealestate.com or KennedyrealestateLLC.com

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SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves. We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured. Packing Available. 314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com MR. MOM'S HOME SERVICES: Window & Gutter Cleaning, Decks, Fencing, Houses, Concrete Power Washed and Sealed. Painting. Insured. 314-831-5597

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ALLEN'S HAULING SERVICE 15, 20 and 30 Yard Trash Containers. Hauling Service. No Job Too Big Or Small. Any Type of Trash Removal. 314-621-0481 or 581-7274 BRIAN'S HAULING "U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc. Brian 314-740-1659

TREES Trees Trimmed & Removed

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

(636) 274-1378 314-725-6159 Tim Gamma

SITUATIONS WANTED PRIVATE CHEF SEEKING position in a private home. 3-5 days a week. Over thirty years fine restaurant dining & Private chef experience. Resume upon request. Please call 314-607-9924 Email tradicons@att.net Ask for Paul

B.S. Horticulture Board Certified Master Arborist

Tom Gamma ISA Certified Arborist

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

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

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VACATION RENTALS GULF COAST HOUSE Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 3BR, 3BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more! Great Rates. Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/148365

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TUCKPOINTING Chimney Repair, Glass Blocks, Brick Block, Stone & Stucco. Waterproofing. Insured. 40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates. 314-910-3132 636-797-2947

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MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing, Chimney & Brick Repair, Caulking & Now Chimney Sweeping & Flue Re-lining. Winner of 2013 BBB Torch Award. $50 off $500+ 314-486-3303 masseytuckpointing.com

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WANTED COLLECTOR PAYS TOP $ Gun Collections - Old and New Military Items, Swords & Knives Antiques of Any Type Fishing Tackle Call Steve Lapin 314-571-9427 or 618-271-8200

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M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimate, Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Over 30 Years Experience & Ref's. Call Paul, 314-805-6102 or Mark, 314-805-7367

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LAKE ST LOUIS 9 Woodview $2,200,000 5.24 acre waterfront over 6,500 Sq Ft CHAD MATLICK 636-561-1000

CREVE COEUR 304 Bel Arbor $1,985,000 Magnificent custom home DEBBIE MIDGLEY 636-394-9300

TOWN AND COUNTRY 1804 Woodmark $1,885,000 Custom atrium ranch on 1 acre JOHN RYAN 314-993-8000

ST LOUIS 7 Crestwood $1,550,000 Outstanding, gracious home BESS MILLONAS 636-394-9300

TOWN AND COUNTRY 12865 Thornhill $1,399,000 Stately 1.5 story on 1.13 acres CARLA BORGARD 636-394-9300

ST LOUIS 36 Kingsbury $1,225,000 Fabulous 1912 Georgian revival home PAUL MITTELSTADT 314-993-8000

CHESTERFIELD 26 Bonhomme Grove $1,049,900 Newer 4 bedroom villa, below appraisal STEVEN MATHES 314-993-8000

DEFIANCE 4129 Highway D $985,000 Beautiful 5 bedroom ranch on 12 acre lot SUSIE JOHNSON 636-441-1360

ST LOUIS 53 Portland $975,000 Timeless 3 story maintained & updated MARIA ELIAS 314-993-8000

CLAYTON 150 Carondelet #802 $850,000 8th floor unit, northeastern view JOHN RYAN 314-993-8000

CLAYTON 8025 Maryland #4A $849,000 Fabulous 3BR/3BA Maryland Walk condo JOANNE ISKIWITCH 314-993-8000

TOWN AND COUNTRY 935 Claymark $824,900 Premier renovation-premier location KARIE LYN RAMOS 636-394-9300

OLIVETTE 9321 Old Bonhomme $799,900 Renovated 4BR, 4,000 Sq Ft gem, pool STEVEN MATHES 314-993-8000

TOWN AND COUNTRY 13306 Fairfield Circle $795,000 Updated with over 4,400 Sq Ft JOHN RYAN 314-993-8000

CHESTERFIELD 26 Upper Conway $759,000 Elegantly appointed ranch villa MAUREEN MARTIN 314-821-5885

ST LOUIS 232 Hewlett $725,000 Unique home with award winning garden CATHY CLINE 314-993-8000

TOWN AND COUNTRY 4 Chapel Hill Estates $699,000 Outstanding renovation CARLA BORGARD 636-394-9300

CHESTERFIELD 14417 Rue De Gascony $660,000 Stunning luxury villa DEBBY BUFFA 636-394-9300

CHESTERFIELD 1452 Lost Hollow $650,000 Warm elegance on 2+acre private retreat BOB WATERS 636-532-0200

CREVE COEUR 302 Eugenia $650,000 Beautifully renovated inside and out CORINNE MCGRADY 314-993-8000

ST LOUIS 13 Spoede Woods $644,900 Spacious 2 story with pool, private lot HELEN REID 314-993-8000

ELLISVILLE 415 Chukker Valley $635,000 Phenomenal, updated ranch, stunning MARY GETTINGER 636-394-9300

BRENTWOOD 9139 Madge $619,500 Recently renovated! Gracious home HELEN REID 314-993-8000

TOWN AND COUNTRY OPEN SUN 1:00-2:30 1011 Tidewater Place $580,000 Run don’t walk! Framed by nature MARTY LEVISON 314-821-5885

UNINCORPORATED 11036 Stonebridge Lane $575,000 5 BR/1.5 story home on 3 level acres JENNIFER PIGLOWSKI-SAHRMANN 636-441-1360

CEDAR HILL 9526 Highway NN $570,000 Luxury & country 5BR/3BA on 6+ acre PEGGY STEWART 314-965-3030

DES PERES 12043 Point Oak $559,900 Gracious, spacious and great location! MAUREEN BAHN 314-821-5885

UNIVERSITY CITY 712 Brittany $525,000 Beautiful 5BR/4+ bath 10 room home JOANNE ISKIWITCH 314-993-8000

FRONTENAC 2535 North Geyer $525,000 3BR/4BA charming private retreat CAROLE BERNSEN 314-965-3030

GROVER 226 Bountiful Pointe $525,000 Gorgeous 2 story backing to woods HELEN CHOU 314-878-9820

LADUE 905 Fairlynn $509,000 Total renovation! 2 master bedrooms JILL KELLY 314-993-8000

LADUE 9523 Park Lane $475,000 Outstanding 4 BR renovation, finished LL STEVEN MATHES 314-993-8000

KIRKWOOD 805 Doerwood $459,900 5+BR/4 full BA, sun room, finished LL JILL KELLY 314-993-8000

ELLISVILLE 1295 Polo Lake $429,000 Stunning bright and open floor plan COLLEEN LAWLER 636-532-0200

CHESTERFIELD 1517 Mallard Pointe $385,000 Spacious villa. Gracious living ETTY MASOUMY 636-394-9300

CHESTERFIELD 14419 Corallin $349,000 Multi-level Green Trails home on 1/2 acre MARILYN SALZMAN 314-878-9820

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