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37 Clermont Lane, Ladue New Listing. $1,299,000. Open 9/9, 1-3 PM.
New Listings
814 Stable Ridge, Kirkwood New Listing. $989,000. Open 9/9, 1-4 PM.
411 Carsonhurst Drive, Imperial New Listing. Offered at $1,195,000.
11805 Craig Manor Drive, Creve Coeur Offered at $699,000. Open 9/9, 1-3 PM.
136 Ladue Oaks Drive, Creve Coeur Offered at $599,000. Open 9/9, 1-3 PM.
4 Highgate Road, Olivette New Listing. Offered at $419,000.
820 Posthorn Drive, Manchester Offered at $254,900. Open 9/9, 1-3 PM.
2718 Covington Plc. Estates, Town & Country. $1,900,000
9848 COUNTRYSHIRE PLACE, Creve Coeur.
XXXXX ORRVILLE ROAD, Wildwood.
$1,850,000
10947 Janridge Lane, Creve Coeur.
$699,000
35 Overhills drive, Ladue.
$1,849,000
11805 CRAIG MANOR DRIVE, Creve Coeur.
$699,000
$699,000
Condominiums | Villas
37 Clermont Lane, Ladue. An elegant 5BR Ladue classic,
3 Lochinvar drive, Town & Country.
$1,795,000
17655 vintage oak drive, Wildwood.
$679,900
The Crescent, #301, Clayton.
renovated to fit today’s lifestyle. Lush one+ acre lot with pool and
5 allegro lane, Creve Coeur.
$1,750,000
15 Woodcliffe road, Ladue.
$675,000
15 Topton Way, Unit 1A, Clayton.
$769,000
patio. Ladue School District. $1,299,000.
1 Little Lane, Ladue.
$1,700,000
45 Brighton Way, Clayton.
$649,000
7901 KINGSBURY BLVD., Old Towne Clayton.
$695,000
15 Dromara road, Ladue.
$1,695,000
30 Portland Drive, Frontenac.
$630,000
622 Forest Court, #3B, Clayton.
$550,000
33 portland place, CWE.
$1,675,000
136 LADUE Oaks Drive, Creve Coeur.
$599,000
900 South Hanley Road, #15E, Clayton.
$479,000
3 picardy lane, Ladue.
$1,595,000
62 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.
$599,000
148 Kendall Bluff Court, Chesterfield.
$449,900
16 Portland Place, CWE.
$1,595,000
217 Ladue Oaks Drive, Creve Coeur.
$599,000
7564 Wydown blvd., Unit 2B, Clayton.
$369,000
814 STABLE RIDGE, Kirkwood. It’s a 10! Former builder’s home
16718 WILLS TRACE, Chesterfield.
$1,525,000
590 Moor way, St. Albans.
$595,500
128 North Central Avenue, #B, Clayton.
$350,000
in Waterford Place. 4BR/4.5BA. Gourmet kitchen/ breakfast room.
50 Portland Drive, Frontenac.
$1,479,000
3013 hawthorne boulevard, St. Louis.
$570,000
709 cross timbers drive, Chesterfield.
$335,000
Private pool and finished lower level. $989,000. Open 9/9, 1-4 PM
7 danfield road, Ladue.
$1,469,000
1119 north drive, Warson Woods.
$559,000
7564 Wydown Blvd., Unit 2A, Clayton.
$309,000
12 EDGEWOOD ROAD, Ladue.
$1,400,000 $1,395,000
98 Webster Woods, Webster Groves.
$549,000
7564 Wydown boulevard, unit 1A, Clayton. $289,000
1 Edgewood Road, Ladue. 596 Morel Court, St. Albans.
$1,395,000
7459 Parkdale Avenue, Clayton.
$539,000
729 highway h, Troy.
$1,395,000
7357 Northmoor Drive, University City.
$529,900
7030 MAryland avenue, University City.
$519,000
Open 9/9, 1-3 PM
411 Carsonhurst Drive, Imperial. Gorgeous Georgianrevival residence beautifully situated on knoll overlooking broad span of Mississippi River. 3+BRs and barn on 5+ acres. $1,195,000
4 HIGHGATE ROAD, Olivette. Comfortable, charming and easy flow of space. 3BR/2.5BA. Newer kitchen opens to familry room. Private fenced yard. Finished lower level.
$419,000
Open Houses Sunday, September 9th 8 LONG MEADOWS LN., Town & Country. $2,100,000.
1-4 PM
35 Overhills drive, Ladue. $1,849,000.
1-3 PM
18 PICARDY lane, Ladue.
$1,395,000
958 tirrill farms, Ladue.
$1,395,000
11136 Geyer Downs Lane, Frontenac.
$1,395,000
16 Huntleigh Woods, Huntleigh.
$1,375,000
8149 pershing avenue, Clayton.
$1,375,000
3 Lochinvar drive, Town & Country. $1,795,000. 1-3 PM
The Crescent, #500, Clayton.
$1,299,900
28 BRIARCLIFF, Ladue. $989,000.
35 picardy lane, Ladue.
$1,295,000
9848 COUNTRYSHIRE PLACE, Creve Coeur. $699,000. 1-3 PM
6 Portland place, CWE.
$1,295,000
11805 CRAIG MANOR DR., Creve Coeur. $699,000. 1-3 PM
10 West Geyer Lane, Fronteanc.
$1,295,000
2-4 PM
136 LADUE Oaks Drive, Creve Coeur. $599,000. 1-3 PM
10 Washington Terrace, CWE.
$1,275,000
1119 north drive, Warson Woods. $559,000.
1-3 PM
20 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.
$1,250,000
7357 Northmoor Dr., University City. $529,900.
1-3 PM
531 Chalet Court, Creve Coeur.
$1,250,000
25 WILLOW HILL, Ladue. $499,000.
1-3 PM
510 South Price Road, Ladue.
$1,195,000
1019 S. MCKNIGHT RD., Richmond Heights. $425,000. 1-3 PM
12 dromara road, Ladue.
$1,190,000
7148 Pershing Avenue, University City. $329,000. 1-3 PM
7500 York drive, Clayton.
$1,150,000
820 POSTHORN DRIVE, Manchester. $254,900.
2509 greenbriar ridge, Des Peres.
$1,149,000
6483 DALE AVENUE, St. Louis. $128,000.
1-3 PM 1-3 PM
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$499,000
9120 Fox estates drive, Sunset Hills.
$499,000
142 Chippenham ln., Clarkson Valley.
$469,900
161 meadows of wildwood, Wildwood.
$465,900
12055 Robyn Park Drive, Village of Westwood. $449,000 882 cabernet lane, St. Albans.
$444,800
16854 Westglen Farms, Wildwood.
$439,900
5237 washington place, St. Louis.
$439,900
1019 SOUTH MCKNIGHT RD., Richmond Heights. $425,000 3670 flora place, St. Louis.
$418,500
1555 Pond Road, Wildwood.
$399,900
109 Ballas court, Town & Country.
$399,000
778 cypress knoll Drive, O’Fallon. 9135 clayton road, Ladue.
$140,000
321 rosedale avenue, #302, St. Louis.
$139,900
Lots | Acreage 17715 Resort road, Crocker.
$1,990,000
Lot 1 Old Ladue Drive, Ladue.
$795,000
512 Pheasant Run, Saint Albans.
$750,000
11411 Conway Road, Ladue.
$715,000
1 Little Lane, Ladue.
$595,000
1133 Wings Road, St. Albans.
$395,000 $395,000
807 Wenneker Drive, Ladue.
$338,000
548 North Mosley Road, Creve Coeur.
$174,900
14 FOXBORO ROAD, Ladue.
$329,900
7148 Pershing Avenue, University City.
$329,000
10844 Woodforest Drive, Sunset Hills.
$313,500
14487 Marmont drive, Chesterfield.
$309,900 $309,000
4141 STONECROFT DRIVE, St. Charles.
$296,000
10 Portland place, cwe.
$970,000
14353 LAKE TAHOE DRIVE, Chesterfield.
$284,000
$2,500,000 $2,495,000
405 Conway Garden Lane, Creve Coeur.
$925,000
8724 Washington Avenue, University City.
$271,500
101 Club Creek Court, Saint Albans.
$899,000
15 Beacon Hill Lane, Creve Coeur.
$265,000
$825,000
820 POSTHORN DRIVE, Manchester.
$254,900
$2,750,000
$169,000
1506 Swallow Drive, Brentwood.
$265,000
$989,000
$4,250,000
900 South hanley road, #7B, Clayton.
15 beacon hill, Creve Coeur.
8 little lane, Ladue.
PARK EAST TOWER PENTHOUSE, CWE
$199,000
$350,000
1287 ANDREW DRIVE, Glendale.
1042 WINGS ROAD, Saint Albans.
$209,900
630 Francis Place, 1S, Clayton.
$363,000
$989,000
$4,889,000
$225,000
1812 baxter ridge Drive, Chesterfield.
1138 Wings Road, St. Albans.
28 BRIARCLIFF, Ladue.
100 Windrush farm, Cook Station.
15 Ladue Lane, Ladue. 42 Glen Eagles Drive, Ladue.
309 N. Bemiston Avenue, Old Town Clayton. $1,100,000
25 WILLOW HILL, Ladue.
710 S. Hanley Road, Unit 12A, Clayton.
$925,000
47 COUNTRYSIDE LANE, Frontenac.
$2,495,000
17 Dwyer place, Ladue.
9933 Litzinger road, Ladue. 3 Bridle lane, Frontenac.
$2,495,000 $2,395,000
28 Picardy lane, Ladue.
$799,000
8715 Washington avenue, University City.
$254,000
9 Black Creek Lane, Ladue.
$795,000
8337 STANFORD AVENUE, University City.
$239,000
300 SOUTH MCKNIGHT ROAD, Ladue.
$2,300,000
13318 Wood Stone court, Town & Country.
$788,000
7309 amherst, University City.
$234,999
2424 OAK SPRINGS, Town & Country.
$2,295,000
4 DEER CREEK WOODS, Ladue.
$769,000
3510 Illinois Avenue, St. Louis.
$189,000
10 apple tree lane, Ladue.
$2,195,000
38 woodcliffe road, Ladue.
$760,000
2412 Remington Lane, Rock Hill.
$150,000
8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country.
$2,100,000
9840 copper hill road, Ladue.
$709,000
6483 DALE AVENUE, St. Louis.
$128,000
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laza Frontenac’s dining scene was glittered with local celebrities as the Saint Louis Crisis Nursery held its 22nd annual Celebrity Waitresses’ and Waiters’ Night. Personalities from sports, media, business and philanthropy all gathered at four venues to collect tips that support the Nursery and its mission of saving babies’ lives, keeping kids safe and building strong families. Restaurants taking part included Cardwell’s at the Plaza, Canyon Café, Fleming’s Steakhouse and Brio Tuscan Grille.
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Relocation Services 800-325-4037 More New Listings 6424 Pernod Avenue (St. Louis). One of the pluses of living in this two-bedroom ranch is being able to walk to one of the most talked about Italian restaurants in St. Louis -- Trattoria Marcella. But eating in the updated maple kitchen is also an option. Gas fireplace in the living room, finished lower level with full bath, and an affordable price tag make it very attractive. $167,333. 6365 Lansdowne (St. Louis). No two exteriors are alike in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood close to Frances Park where this charming, highly desirable, three-bedroom bungalow can be found. Cozy appeal with updated spaces and affordable price! $214,900. OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3. 1820 Chelmsford Court (Creve Coeur). Pride of ownership is apparent throughout this tasteful, three-bedroom ranch in the Village at Seven Pines. Open floor plan includes an enormous sunroom, sunken living room, dining room/kitchen, and family room. But what really sets this home apart is the recent bonus room addition. Great box bay window in the master bedroom is perfect for reading. $234,900.
215 Parkhurst Terrace · Webster Groves
NEW LISTING! Plantation shutters allow an abundance of
natural light to brighten the spaces of this charming Colonial home located on a most desirable street. Terrific sunroom with built-ins and French doors opens to a nicely landscaped, fenced backyard. Sitting room adjacent to the master bedroom is a great place to savor that first cup of morning coffee...and the lower level family room provides plenty of space for hanging out. $449,500.
418 Madewood Lane (Chesterfield). Impressive, well-maintained brick ranch on a corner lot in a cul-de-sac sitting is one of the largest homes in the area. With a wood burning fireplace in the family room; light, bright kitchen with some new appliances; and spacious master suite with separate dressing room and large walk-in closet; three additional bedrooms, patio, and side entry garage, this home is a great value! $250,000. OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3.
330 Carlyle Lake Drive · Creve Coeur
NEW LISTING! Spectacular end unit condo replicates
resort-like living with complete privacy and access to gorgeous common grounds. Vaulted ceiling, marble fireplace, windows that look out to woods and lake, dream-come-true kitchen, grand master suite with lake views, and fabulous lower level that is like a home within a home make this special. $750,000.
301 Morristown Court (Chesterfield). Over 2,500 square feet plus a finished lower level make up this end unit condo. Well-maintained with lots of light-filled rooms that include a first-floor master suite. Large deck off the kitchen. Three bedrooms, three full baths. $299,000. 18111 Sunny Top Court (Eureka). This atrium ranch has bright, open interior with walls of windows that create a natural backdrop complimented by great architectural details like soaring ceilings, arched doorways, and wooden columns in the entryway. Updated kitchen/breakfast room has a charming covered deck leading to a larger deck overlooking a large, level lot. Fireplace and wet bar in lower level. $324,900. OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3. 113 Wimbledon Court (O’Fallon). An awesome backyard with rose bushes, covered seating areas and brick patio sets off this beautiful, brick, two-story in desirable Fieldstone Farms. Fabulous floor plan with fresh spaces and many custom appointments is enhanced by a wall of windows in the hearth room, and French doors open to both the dining room and den/office. Finished lower level has a media room and bar, and there is an upper level bonus room, large master suite, and three additional bedrooms. $250,000.
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7569 Oxford Drive, #2 · Clayton
NEW LISTING! Bay window, barrel vaulted ceiling, enormous wood burning fireplace and travertine floors are elements that transfix in this immaculate, rehabbed condo with one-of-a-kind Old World finishes. Spacious chef’s kitchen has country French feeling, and romantic master suite has an ensuite bath and private screened porch with tree house like setting. $349,900.
de-sac home that backs to trees in a neighborhood with pool, tennis, and walking trails. Grand two-story entry foyer opens to warm, generous spaces that include a 23’ x 20’ family room. Each of the four upstairs bedrooms has their own private bath. $639,000.
1314 Wellington View Pl. ·Wildwood NEW LISTING! This five-bedroom listing will impress you with its sophistication and style. Dramatic presence combines with wonderful gourmet kitchen and meticulous maintenance. $449,900.
44 Creekwood Lane · Ladue COMING SOON! This residence is characterized by incredible, top-of-the-line amenities. Custom built-ins and crown molding, vaulted ceilings, some marble floors, three stone fireplaces. Three walls of windows in the sunroom overlook a terrace, pool and gorgeous grounds with private patios and secret gardens. $1,185,000.
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410 Oaktree Crossing Court (Ballwin). 43 Abbeville (University City). 4014 Hartford Street (St. Louis). 5081 Rhodes Avenue (St. Louis). 14310 Millchester Circle (Chesterfield). 886 Dewberry Court (Kirkwood). 1400 Selma Avenue (Webster Groves). 1039 Fenton Park Drive (Fenton). 9 Knightsbridge (St. Peters). 9810 Hudson Avenue (Rock Hill). 5178 Goethe Avenue (St. Louis). 1251 Avery Court (Kirkwood). 9818 Ravensbrook Drive (Affton). 3652 Shenandoah (St. Louis).
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Condos & Villas 155 Carondelet Plaza, #307 (Clayton). $1,185,000 400 S. 14th Street, #1001 (St. Louis). $899,000 150 Carondelet Plaza, #704 (Clayton). $849,000 331 Carlyle Lake Drive (Creve Coeur). $649,000 304 Woods Mill Terrace Lane (Chesterfield). $639,000 4909 Laclede Avenue #2400 (St. Louis). $599,000 14744 Whitebrook Dr. (Chesterfield). $379,900 $330,000 3608 Gravois Ave., #9 (South City). 6631 Alamo (Clayton). $330,000 801 S. Skinker, 8C (St. Louis). $325,000 15650 Summer Lake Drive (Chesterfield). $319,000 750 South Hanley, #410 (Clayton). $279,000 710 South Hanley, 6C (Clayton). $275,000 4260 Lindell Boulevard, #B (St. Louis). $259,000 4440 Olive Street, #200 (St. Louis). $219,900 7557 Byron Place, 2E (Clayton). $195,000 $169,900 26 Rue De Paix (Lake Saint Louis). 2 Conway Cove (Chesterfield). $169,900 1616 High School Drive (Brentwood). $159,900 550 South Brentwood, 2A (Clayton). $159,900 322 North Boyle (St. Louis). $145,000 602 South Brentwood, #7 (Clayton). $142,000 10348 Tiffany Village (Mehlville). $138,000 32 Conway Cove (Chesterfield). $125,000 705 Interdrive, 2S (University City). $121,500 123 W. Woodbine, #I (Kirkwood). $88,900
Lots and Acreage 45 Trent Drive (Ladue).
$1,095,000
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pworth’s 17th annual polo match attracted more than 1,100 supporters to Blue Heron Farms Polo Club. The event, sponsored by Kräftig and Wells Fargo Advisors, raised more than $40,000 to benefit at-risk youth and families. Guests were invited to enjoy barbecue and family-friendly activities while watching the polo match, as well as the traditional half-time Champagne Divot Stomp. Honorary event cochairs were Christi and Billy Busch.
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ome Meet the Chefs at the Magic Chef!’ was held at the meticulously restored Magic Chef Mansion in the Water Tower neighborhood. Chefs included Aaron Teitelbaum of Herbies Vintage ’72, Brad Beracha of Araka and Kory Kim of Miso. Guests had the opportunity to mingle with other foodies while exploring the mansion, built by Charles Stockstrom, founder of the Magic Chef Stove Company. Everyone enjoyed great food, cocktails, a silent auction and mansion tours. Landmarks Association of St. Louis honored its former executive director, Carolyn Toft, with the H. Meade Summers Junior Award for her lifetime contribution to the cause of historic preservation. Co-chairs for the event were Peter George, Andrew Weil, Shelley Donaho and Bob Wilhelm.
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Cap & Gown Ball COLLEGE BOUND By Colleen Doherty
ollege Bound recently held its fifth annual Cap & Gown Ball at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. College Bound provides promising high school students from low-income backgrounds with the academic and social support needed to achieve high-quality post-secondary degrees that prepare them for careers. Guests were invited to enjoy cocktails before the evening’s presentation from student speakers and members of the College Bound program. The event co-chairs were Margaret and Parker Condie Jr., and Stacey and Rich Liekweg.
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ore than 125 golfers participated in the 28th annual JCC Charity Golf Tournament at Meadowbrook Country Club. As the sun set, the entertainment took the spotlight with cocktails and a dinner reception, award presentation, raffle and a live auction. Funds raised go toward the needs of the community, including hot meals delivered to homebound seniors and scholarship assistance for day camp or early childhood programs. Co-chairs for the tournament were Doug and Sheryl Weber, and Boobie and Ronnie Light.
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On Saturday, Sept. 29, St. Louis will join 10 other U.S. cities to beat the Guinness World Record for the most soccer balls ever dribbled by a group at one time. The event, to take place at Saint Louis University’s Hermann Stadium, benefits AMERICA SCORES, a youth development program for underserved elementary school students that incorporates soccer, poetry and service. Last year, St. Louis made history at the first annual Great St. Louis Soccer Dribble when 428 people came together to set the Guinness World Record. However, the United Nations later defeated the record by having 2,068 dribblers in the Gaza Strip. America SCORES St. Louis has called upon other SCORES sites across the country to take back the world record this year. For more information, visit americascoresstlouis.org. The second annual Sept. 11 Interfaith Memorial in Music takes place on Sunday, Sept. 9, at The Sheldon, and will feature renowned soprano CHRISTINE BREWER, jazz pianist PETER MARTIN, soul artist BRIAN OWENS and the DICKSON STRING QUARTET. The concert is presented by ARTS & FAITH ST. LOUIS, a group that aims to promote harmony by establishing an ongoing relationship between local arts and faith communities. For more information, visit artsfaithstl.org. PHOTO BY STEVE LEY
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Make your cookie count…a ‘PRESIDENTIAL COOKIE BAKE OFF’ will take place during Kirkwood’s Greentree Festival. Everyone is encouraged to vote for either FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA’s White and Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies or ANN ROMNEY’s M&M Cookies. Voting takes place Sept. 14 through Sept. 16 during the festival at the McArthur’s Bakery booth located near the Kirkwood Park entrance near Geyer Road and Adams Avenue. Cookies are $1.50 each and sales benefit the Wounded Warrior Fund. Missouri Baptist Medical Center’s DR. NICHOLAS KOUCHOUKOS has been honored with the prestigious 2012 Antoine Marfan Award by the National Marfan Foundation (NMF). The award recognizes the doctor’s global leadership in cardiovascular surgery and his accomplishments in pioneering surgical technique to improve aortic and valve surgery for patients with Marfan syndrome. Kouchoukos also was a recipient of the 2009 Hero with a Heart Award from the NMF at its Heartworks Gala. Former Cardinals manager TONY LA RUSSA will appear at a book-signing and discussion of his new memoir, One Last Strike: Fifty Years in Baseball, Ten and a Half Games Back, and One Final Championship Season. His Sept. 28 appearance at St. Louis County Library headquarters (7 p.m.) will be a ticketed event. Each $35 ticket admits one and includes a copy of One Last Strike (or $50 for two people and one book). Proceeds from the event benefit the St. Louis County Library Foundation.
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Q&A Kristin Caskey FOX THEATRE By Brittany Nay
roadway’s Best New Show Tony Award winner War Horse is coming to the Fox Theatre stage. The creative and emotive play featuring life-size equine puppets is part of the storied venue’s 30th anniversary ‘rebirth’ season. The season also includes Les Misèrables, The Book of Mormon, and new productions Blue Man Group and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Ladue News recently spoke with Fox Theatricals president Kristin Caskey to get the scoop on these shows and more.
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LN: What are you most excited about for the new season? KC: I am incredibly excited that we have not only the Tony Award-winning Best New Musical, The Book of Mormon, but also the Tony Award-winning Best New Show War Horse, coming to the Fox stage. Many times, the Tony’s Best New Show does not tour nationally, so to have people experience it firsthand will be a thrill.
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LN: With the 30th anniversary of the theater’s rebirth this year, will there be any bonuses this season? KC: We have seven shows versus six on the subscription this year. We strived to make it the very best for the anniversary, and we are particularly proud of this season. LN: What can theater-goers look forward to this season? KC: Our audience always is our highest priority. What we always strive for with our seasons is that there is something for everyone. This time, we have classics such as Anything Goes; new shows, including The Book of Mormon and Priscilla Queen of the Desert; and favorites like Les Misèrables. LN: What are some of the standout shows this year? KC: Les Misèrables is a completely reimagined production with the same score and story people love; Blue Man Group is doing its first-ever national tour and has combined the best of their productions for a spectacular show; Anything Goes director and choreographer Kathleen Marshall has added her top-notch, mindblowing choreography to an inspirational rendition of this classic show with all the Cole Porter favorites; and Million Dollar Quartet is a show for all ages: Set on a historic night in the ’50s, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash meet for a once-in-a-lifetime recording session, allowing the audience to experience their songs together. LN: How do nationally touring shows come to be on the Fox’s stage?
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KC: I see all the different shows on Broadway and report on the audiences’ response, as well as the awards they garner, keeping in mind that our audiences expect the best of Broadway to be at the Fox. LN: How do you feel each night when the curtain goes up and you see the audience reaction? KC: We love our crowds and being able to interact with the subscribers to really hear what they think. LN: What is it about The Fox that makes for memorable experiences? KC: The Fox has a rich, historic tradition. The minute you walk in those doors, you can see how much all of us care about the experience people have at our theater— from the architecture and décor to the staff’s service.
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Light for the Fight
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
By Brittany Nay
ven at her lowest points, 5-year-old Izzy would coax doctors and nurses into enjoying ‘pretend’ tea parties and princess movies with her. The now 7-year-old was battling leukemia during a two-and-a-half year period at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. “She never gave up,” her father, Dale F., notes. “It was inspiring as a parent because even when we were exhausted and wanted to give up, she carried us.” Now in remission, Izzy will be an Honored Hero at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) annual fundraiser—the Light the Night Walk—at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 in Forest Park. The event also includes a remembrance ceremony at 6:15 p.m. and a first-ever 5K run at 6:30 p.m. Dale F. says his daughter’s excited reaction to receiving the distinction was priceless. “She loves the attention, and she loves getting her picture taken, so this is right up her alley.” The giddy young girl’s whole family has formed a team to be part of the walk, which pays tribute to survivors and victims of blood cancers
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Izzy, a local 7-year-old leukemia survivor, will be an Honored Hero at LLS’ Light the Night Walk on Sept. 28.
through symbolic illuminated balloons. “We had so many people help us and give emotional support,” Dale F. says. “This is a way to give back and support others facing the disease. These kids are the strongest kids you’ll ever meet, but sometimes even that’s not enough—they need our help.” Proceeds from the walk will help the LLS Gateway Chapter, which fights for a cure to leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, to fund research and education, as well as improve the quality of life for patients and families.
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“Light the Night shines a light on the dark world of cancer—it brings hope,” notes executive director Debbie Kersting. “And all its proceeds stay here locally to help families face the disease.” In recent years, LLS has grown its budget from $400,000 to $1.4 million, helping more than 5,000 individuals. Last year’s Light the Night Walk raised about $730,000. This year, the organization’s goal is more than $800,000. Ameren Corp. chairman, president and CEO Tom Voss, the fundraiser’s corporate chair, notes that LLS has helped quadruple survivor rates, but the statistics still continue to be unacceptable—leukemia remains the No. 1 disease killer of children younger than 20 and it strikes adults 10 times harder. He adds that last year, LLS spent more than $12 million on research, which led to the development of more drugs to help treat leukemia and other cancers. Those drugs have helped kids like Izzy, who underwent two-and-a-half years of medical treatment to beat leukemia, but never lost her fight. “She fought tooth and nail,” Dale F. says. Now the feisty and friendly first-grader is back to her favorite hobby—swimming—which she was unable to do during cancer treatment. “She picked up right where she left off—she’s splashing and treading through that water.”
McKnight Place Assisted Living Residents receive the support they need to live as independently as possible. With delicious, nutritious cuisine, a diverse array of Resident planned activities, and a competent, caring staff of professionals, McKnight Place Assisted Living is part of The Gatesworth family of communities and its full continuum of care. Our on-site local owners play a vital role in ensuring that we provide our Residents the best quality care.
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n a recent Friday, Community Action Agency of St. Louis had a very unusual visitor. With a line out the door of people seeking help with their utility bills, a man parked his luxury car outside then walked up to the people in line, says Katherine Lucas-Johnson, the agency’s director of human resources Staff members Randy Tempel, Gabriel Hahn and Jehad and public relations. “He asked a Almaharmeh at Community Action Agency’s Spanish Lake farm. woman, Are you here for help? How much do you need? She said $300, and he handed her $300. He asked another Donahue notes. “The reason we’re doing this man, and handed him $500. Then he went is so many low-income people don’t have into the building, dropped some cash on the access to fresh vegetables,” Lucas-Johnson counter, and said, I’ve been blessed, and I’m explains. “Many people in the U.S. are here to bless other people—no strings malnourished, but people don’t understand it. attached. And he threw some money up into If you look at pictures of people in Ethiopia the air before he left. It was like something who are emaciated, it’s easy to see they’re out of a movie. starving. But the poor people here are very “We never had anything like that happen often obese because they can’t get the before. On Monday it was so crowded!” appropriate foods. They live on carbohydrates Lucas-Johnson says. “I think they thought and they get fat or get diabetes, but they’re that if they came in, he might come back.” really as malnourished as someone who’s Even though the generous donor didn’t emaciated.” For children, the lack of nutrition return, his spirit of goodwill is apparent in is even more critical because it can impair the work the staff of Community Action their physical growth and mental developAgency does every day to help people get out ment, she adds. of poverty, under the leadership of executive To help support the farm and its commudirector Merline Anderson. The organizanity gardens throughout the metro area, CAA tion’s goal is to help people to become selfis hosting a benefit called ‘Seeds of Hope,’ at sufficient and stand on their own, Lucas6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Johnson says. The agency’s many programs Trolley Room in the Visitor Center of Forest include prevention for at-risk youth, job Park. The event will be hosted by News training and employment assistance, family Channel 5’s Kelly Jackson. Along with live case management, and much more. entertainment and interactive displays, The agency’s newest effort is a farm that television culinary expert Chef ‘E’ will was created this year in Spanish Lake to help perform cooking demonstrations. alleviate malnutrition. Based on a communi“None of our families want to be poor, ty-supported agriculture—or CSA—model, none of them want to seek assistance; they the farm offers memberships for $28 per unfortunately are trapped in the poverty cycle week, which help subsidize low-income and are trying desperately to get out,” members, who can join at a rate of $12 per Donahue says. “By providing opportunities week. “For individuals who are unable to pay like the community garden and the CSA for a weekly share, they have the opportunity farm, we are helping families gain skills they to volunteer to work on the farm,” adds can use going forward.” Georgie Donahue, CAA’s program administration director. “While volunteering, the ON THE COVER individual not only gets work credit, thus ( C h a ri ti e s & N o n p ro fi ts ) reducing the cost of their weekly share, but they are learning about growing and mainSeeds of Hope, a benefit to support Community taining a garden, as well.” Action Agency’s farm in Spanish Lake and community gardens throughout the metro area, takes place In addition to exceeding the target value of at the Visitor Center in Forest Park on Thursday, $20 in produce for its members each week so Sept. 27. To RSVP or purchase tickets, call 446-4465 far this year, the farm also has been able to or 446-4404, or visit seedsofhopefarm.org. give its excess harvest to area food pantries,
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daughters, Benita and Bella—understands the challenges of homeownership and mortgage payments, they are grateful for the opportunity Habitat has provided. “If I look at our income and buying a house through the bank, it wouldn’t be possible. This program helps a lot of people,” Brigitte says. And for Boniface, the Oct. 15 move-in date couldn’t come soon enough. “I’m counting down the days.”
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roof over your head doesn’t seem like much to ask for, but some St. Louisans face homelessness everyday. Here are two stories of how local organizations provided help at critical times.
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With millions of people killed since the Second Congo War began in 1998 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Boniface and Brigitte Ndagijimana were lucky to escape their home country. Now they look forward to starting a new chapter of their lives as recipients of a new home from Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis. “We’re so excited to move into our very own place,” Brigitte says. After stays in a Tanzania refugee camp where the now-married couple dated, Boniface and Brigitte came separately to the U.S. in 2007—she to Colorado and he to St. Louis. With help from the Congo embassy, the pair reconnected and Brigitte moved here in 2008. The transition to America was not without difficulties, communication being at the forefront. While the two speak Swahili, French and Kirundi, it was their first foray into speaking English. Their first apartment
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was in a bad neighborhood and was filled with lead. After discovering that their second—and current— apartment had the same lead problems, the couple sought out a solution. “We heard about Habitat from friends in other states, so we looked online to see if the organization was here, too,” Brigitte explains. After a thorough application and qualification process, the Ndagijimanas were chosen by the St. Louis chapter to become new homeowners. With 700 sweat equity hours required between the two, the couple has worked hard to fulfill the requirements, taking satisfaction in helping to build their Cardondelet-area home and learning along the way. “I now know things I didn’t before, and if something breaks, I can fix it on my own,” Boniface notes. Brigitte currently is in nursing school while she works at a local nursing home, and Boniface is a floor technician applying for positions at several area nursing homes. While the couple—parents of two young
Aaron Laxton, DOORWAYS Aaron Laxton had a decent computer engineering job, insurance and a house to call his own. It was a pretty good life, but one that was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with HIV on June 6, 2011. Still reeling from the diagnosis, Laxton lost his job while on sick leave. Unemployment benefits didn’t stretch very far, and costs started piling up. “I was still trying to carry a house payment, insurance and other bills, and eventually it got to be too much,” he says. Laxton always had been self-sufficient, but when he faced the prospect of his utilities being turned off, he realized he needed to seek some help. Doorways was able to provide that assistance. An interfaith nonprofit, Doorways provides housing and other support services to people affected by HIV and AIDS in Missouri and Illinois. “A lot of times, it’s hard for a person living CONTINUED ON PAGE 70
An Evening with
Julie Andrews The National Children’s Cancer Society’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Gala
Saturday, September 29, 2012 6 p.m. Reception 7 p.m. Dinner The Chase Park Plaza Hotel 212 North Kingshighway St. Louis, MO 63108 Plan to spend an extraordinary evening with Julie Andrews, the legendary Academy Award, Grammy Award and Golden Globe winning actress and entertainer. Net proceeds from the evening will provide direct financial assistance to children with cancer and their families. 25 years of serving children and their families
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Fontbonne University’s board of trustees. HAROLD DIELMANN has joined The Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce Board as membership director.
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA Society Join us for Light the Night at the Upper Muny parking lot on Sept. 28. Participants carry illuminated balloons along a 2mile route in support of blood cancer patients. This year, we also will have a 5K run. Create a team with family, friends and co-workers and help bring light to the dark world of cancer. Pictured: Tom Voss and Izzy 590-2236, LIGHTTHENIGHT.ORG/GAT
American Red Cross has elected RICHARD (DICK) CLARK as chairman of the board and ROBERT CIAPCIAK, FRANK DELLAQUILA, SUSAN NESTOR-LEVY, DANNY SCOTT, R. LEE BAUMANN, THERESA BELDNER, MARY JO BLACKWOOD, KELLY COBB, DON JOHNSON, DENNIS JENKERSON, CHRISTOPHER LONG, VIVIAN LUCE, R. GORDON MYERS, DAVID PEACOCK, JOSEPH PERELES, VANETTA ROGERS and ELLEN SHERBERG have joined the board of directors.
MEMORY CARE Home Solutions Honorary chairs, Mary Lee and Bob Hermann, Betty and David Farrell, and Pat and Bill Peck invite you to join us at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis on Oct. 25 for the sixth annual Memories and Melodies. We are honoring Suzanne and Earle Harbison with the Alzheimer’s Community Service Award for their commitment to the welfare, health and education of the community. Call Erin Kelley for more information. Pictured: Suzanne and Earle Harbison
Rossman School has elected RUBEN MELLA (2) and MARCI BLUESTONE (3) to the board of trustees. Board officers for the 2012-2013 year are: DAVID STOKES as president, JOHN HANDY as VP, LORI CASTER as treasurer and LAURA PADOUSIS as secretary. JDRF Greater Missouri and Southern Illinois Chapter announces the appointment of its new board of directors: ARASH AMINI, AARON BARNES, GAYLA BORGOGNONI, J. MARGARET BURCKE, GERAD HARDY, EMILY SHEFFNER, JEROME THURMAN and JEFFREY WHITFORD. EMILY RAPP has been appointed as board president. The Saint Louis Crisis Nursery board of directors has elected KAREN EVANS (4) as its board president and PEGGY MILNER and TYLER MORK as board members. MARIA PERRON, LAWRENCE KETTENBACH JR. and PETER SMITH have been elected to a two-year term on the board of directors for Legal Services of Eastern Missouri and TOM GLICK has been elected as president.
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THE NATIONAL CHILDREN’S Cancer Society We are excited to celebrate our 25th anniversary on Sept. 29. Legendary entertainer, Julie Andrews, will delight the anticipated crowd of more than 300 attendees. Net proceeds from the evening will provide direct financial assistance to children with cancer and their families. For more information, contact event chairperson, Donna Wilkinson. ONE S. MEMORIAL DRIVE, STE. 800, 367-8118, THENCCS.ORG
TRACI O’BRYAN (5) has been appointed to the St. Louis Community College Foundation board of directors.
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SHELDON CONCERT HALL and Art Galleries Join us for the birthday celebration of the season, as we celebrate our 100th anniversary on Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. Don’t miss the world premiere of This Present Past, composed by St. Louis’ own Peter Martin and featuring Christine Brewer, Branford Marsalis, Christian McBride, violinist David Halen and members of the St. Louis Symphony. For tickets, call 533-9900 (patrons), or MetroTix at 534-1111 (concert only). Pictured: Christine Brewer 3648 WASHINGTON BLVD., 533-9900, THESHELDON.ORG
ST. LOUIS CORD Blood Bank We are excited to announce Ellen Port, a long-time supporter of our organization, recently won a record eighth Missouri Women’s Amateur Championship. Port proved ‘she still has game,’ by winning the championship in a two-hole playoff against defending champion, Catherine Dolan, at Shadow Glen Golf Club in Olathe, Kan. 3662 PARK AVE., 268-2787 EXT. 6142, 888-453-2673, SLCBB.ORG
U. CITY Children’s Center We would like to welcome Miriam Chapman as director of development. As a member of our development group, Chapman will extend our commitment to providing innovative, quality care and education to a racially, culturally, developmentally and socio-economically diverse population of children. 6646 VERNON AVE., 726-0148, UCCC.ORG
A volunteer visits with a young Joplin, Mo., tornado victim and his mother at a Red Cross shelter.
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We are pleased to honor volunteers like Reuben Shelton, who generously give of their time and treasure. Currently, Shelton is United Way’s African American Leadership Society’s de Tocqueville chair, which recognizes annual gifts of $10,000-plus. According to Shelton, he gives because “United Way does wonderful things for agencies that do wonderful things for people.” Visit us online for more information.
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HISTORY: Ready Readers was founded in 1997 by Pat Simons and three other St. Louisans who aimed to help prevent reading problems in children from lowincome areas. The program became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 1999. COMMUNITY IMPACT: Ready Readers annually reaches 7,800 preschoolers in 491 classrooms from 132 early childhood centers in the St. Louis area. The 550 volunteers also distributed 53,000 new books to children last year. The program hopes to reach 8,500 children and distribute more than 57,000 books during this school year.
MISSION: Ready Readers inspires preschool-age children from low-income communities to become readers by reading aloud to them, increasing their exposure to quality books, and providing reading-related activities. The nonprofit organization focuses on education as the key to ending the cycle of poverty—only 4 percent of American adults with strong literacy skills are poor. Every week, trained volunteers read high-quality books to classrooms of preschoolers, and then engage them with reading-related activities. Those 30 minutes a week help to stimulate the development of early literacy skills. Six times a year and once during the summer, the children also receive new books to take home.
WHAT/WHEN/WHERE Second Annual Fall Fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 6, at the home of Lenore and Edwin Pepper The fundraiser will feature a concert by award-winning vocalist, Brian Owens. For more information or to receive an invitation, contact Ready Readers executive director Lisa Greening at 564-8070 or lisa@readyreaders.org. In addition, the organization’s biggest fundraiser is actually a ‘non-event.’ Supporters take on the responsibility of mailing fun invitations requesting contributions from family, friends and colleagues. Ready Readers asks invitees to make a donation, then stay home and read a book. With no actual event, almost every dollar raised goes directly to the program. The next non-event will be held in 2013.
How to Get Involved: To donate or volunteer, call 564-8070 or visit readyreaders.org. ON THE BOARD: Lynn Yearwood ynn Yearwood thought she just had found a kindred spirit when she sat down next to fellow book-carrying bus rider Sandy Jaffe on the way to Jefferson City. But as Jaffe, an early board member of Ready Readers, began detailing the work of the organization, the bus trip turned into a gateway to the perfect opportunity for Yearwood. “My background was in education before I went into business, so I have a love of reading; and my husband was a librarian, so there was a natural affinity there.” Today, Yearwood is entering her fifth year of involvement with Ready Readers and her second year as board president. Yearwood is focused on reaching as many children as possible through the reading
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program, with a future target of 10,000 young readers as the organization looks to expand its reach into Illinois. While Yearwood concentrates on fundraising and organizational and staff development, she enjoys witnessing the preschoolers interact with the volunteer readers, which include her husband. From musicians who perform alongside the words on the page, to actors who bring books to life, Yearwood sees how enthralled the children become with the world of reading. “These children face so many obstacles, but we believe that literacy is the key to success in school, work and life. It’s phenomenal to see how eager they are for these opportunities.”
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BY HELPING OTHERS JOIN US AND SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN HELP Call it a win-win. Or a net positive. Whatever you call it, everyone comes out ahead when you join. Where else can you get the who’s who of local African-American civic and business leaders in one setting? You see, when you become a member of United Way’s African American Leadership – Charmaine Chapman Society, you are joining the premier African-American philanthropic society in the country. Rub elbows with hundreds of driven local leaders who share the same vision of making a difference in our community. Join the more than 800 members and more than 40 de Tocqueville donors who are already helping others through this Society, and witness first-hand how much good you can do. Help yourself. Help others. Join us. Call Desiree at 314.539.4191 or email Orvin at orvin.kimbrough2@stl.unitedway.org.
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Third annual CARDINALS CARE 6K AND ONE-MILE FUN RUN with Jackie Joyner-Kersee at Busch Stadium to benefit the St. Louis Cardinals’ charitable foundation, cardinals.com/6K.
SHARE H2OPE gala at Hilton St. Louis Frontenac to benefit Shoeman Water Projects, part of Eagle Wings Ministries, 636-751-8197 or shoemanwater.org.
Sixth biennial ALL-PORSCHE CAR SHOW presented by the St. Louis Region of the Porsche Club of America at Kemp Auto Museum to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation, 853-8335 or ctf.org.
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Second annual CHEFS’ FEAST FOR A KNIGHT cocktail party and four-course meal at Loyola Academy of Saint Louis to benefit the middle school, 531-9091 or feastforaknight.com.
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Fifth annual CELEBRATION AT SUNSET event with St. Louis Blues announcer John Kelly at Sunset Country Club to benefit St. Joseph’s Academy’s Parent Scholarship Fund, 965-7205 ext. 216 or stjosephacademy.org. 31st annual KILO GOLF TOURNAMENT at Greenbriar Hills Country Club to benefit Kilo Diabetes & Vascular Research Foundation, 434-6500 or kilorf.com.
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Second annual VJ MANCUSO MEMORIAL FUND TRIVIA NIGHT at the Jewish Community Center to benefit children with special needs, vjman.org. OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS DAY educational event organized by St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Cancer Support Community of St. Louis at the Richmond Heights Community Center, 995-6220 or sloca.org.
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10th annual UNITED WAY 5K RUN/WALK AND NEW 10K RACE starting at UniGroup’s campus to benefit United Way of Greater St. Louis, 636-305-5000 or stl.unitedway.org/UniGroup5k.
Fourth annual ‘HELP US HELP OUR VETERANS’ trivia night sponsored by American Gold Star Mothers, St. Louis Chapter, at the Crestwood Elk Lodge to benefit Missouri Veterans Homes, USO, VA Health Care, Fisher House and Gold Star’s Grant a Wish program, 956-4474.
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PAR FOR RELIEF charity golf tournament at Persimmon Woods Golf Club to benefit The Relief Foundation, 497-0040 or relief-foundation.org. STS. JOACHIM AND ANN CARE SERVICE EIGHTH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING at Bear Creek Golf Club to benefit the organization, 636-441-1302 or jacares.org.
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Sixth annual LADUE EDUCATION FOUNDATION EVENT luncheon at Ladue West Campus to benefit the foundation’s efforts, 477-7673 or laduefoundation.org.
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‘SHRED-IT’ paper-shredding fundraiser at South County Senior Resource Center to benefit the Mid-east Area Agency on Aging’s Meals on Wheels program, 636-207-0847. Second annual SPARROW SCRAMBLE golf tournament at The Links at Dardenne to benefit The Sparrow’s Nest Maternity Home, 616-6474 or thesparrowsneststl.org.
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19th annual SWING TO END HUNGER golf tournament at WingHaven Country Club to benefit Operation Food Search, 726-5355 ext. 19 or operationfoodsearch.org.
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On Natalie (L to R):
Shoshanna dress, $350, Cha Boutique Earrings, $18, Melanie’s
On Lucie:
Parker dress, $352, Cha Boutique Earrings, $26, Alixandra
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La Femme dress, $499, Distinctions Earrings, $6.50, Melanie’s Bangles, $20, Alixandra Collections Gianni Bini shoe, $90, Dillard’s
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Mystic dress, $50, Apricot Lane Earrings, $20, Alixandra Collections Antonio Melani shoe, $90, Dillard’s
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Laundry dress, $285, Dillard’s Earrings, $64, Alixandra Collections Gianni Bini shoe, $90, Dillard’s
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BCBG dress, $338, Dillard’s Natalie B. necklace, $300, Esther Earrings, $16.50, Melanie’s Nina shoe, $69, Dillard’s
On Lucie (L to R):
Lilly Pulitzer dress, $278, Pink Magnolia Nina shoe, $99, Dillard’s Earrings, $18, Melanie’s
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Jovani dress, $475, Special Occasions Earrings, $25, Alixandra Collections Antonio Melani shoe, $90, Dillard’s
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Blush dress, $319, Distinctions Earrings, $16.50, Melanie’s Antonio Melani shoe, $90, Dillard’s
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Earrings, $26, Alixandra Collections
Though the temps might not reflect it, in the fashion world, fall is officially here. With new trends abound and an overwhelming amount of fresh styles, I thought I’d focus on one of the “IT” colors for the new season: emerald green. This jewel tone can be seen in every fabric (I came across green leather pants) and shape (loving the cozy oversized chunky cardigan), and is easy to mix with your other classics. Solo or in combination, think of green as the new neutral. – Katie Yeadon
Alice & Olivia velvet top, $297, Neiman Marcus
Rachel Zoe bracelet, $395, Neiman Marcus
Elise M. belt, $58, Klutch
Equipment blouse, $218, Vie
“Guinevere” tank, $158, Juicy Couture
Necklace, $30, Melanie’s
Elizabeth & James cardigan, $465, Neiman Marcus
Bailey boucle skirt, $105, Klutch
Prada suede heel, $720, Neiman Marcus
Red Engine jean, $172, Meka Boutique
Bag, $328, Kate Spade
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Margo Morrison Jewelry
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Seven, $259, Neiman Marcus
Elliott Lauren, $139, Distinctions
Current Elliot, $198, Esther
MUST HAVE: Printed Jeans
Free People, $88, Ivy Hill
Current Elliott, $218, Vie
It’s clear that good old-fashioned blue jeans are not enough these days. First, it was all about colored denim and just when we’re getting used to that, denim designers decide to turn out all sorts of printed ones. From snakeskin to florals, jeans are definitely the star of the show for fall.
Mother, $275, Esther
Free People, $78, Splash Sold, $134, Meka Boutique
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
The name says it all—if you’re in need of a chic ensemble for a special occasion, Special Occasions by Paulette and Teddy has you covered. Selections from designers like Montage, Daymor, Jovani and Sherri Hill traverse all age groups, from demure styles for the mother of the bride/groom to fun, flirty frocks for a cocktail party or homecoming. Long or short, sleek or voluminous, neutrals, pastels or bold bright colors—whatever your vision, you’re sure to find a gown that is perfect for you and your special event! – Elizabeth Schmitt
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A Charmed Life Beth Bernstein’s candid memoir, My Charmed Life: Rocky Romances, Precious Family Connections and Searching For A Band of Gold tells the story of her loves, losses and life lessons through the jewelry handed down to her and those she received (and didn’t receive) as gifts. A charming and heartwarming storyteller that any woman can relate to, Bernstein shares influences that jewelry has had on her throughout her life, showing that jewelry is more than just a material possession. Ylang-Ylang Fine Jewelry is hosting a book-signing event with the author and her two jewelry-designer friends, Cassie Porlier of Cassandra Erin and Julie Romanenko of Just Jules. There will be Champagne, cupcakes, Q&A and more.
Is there anyone who doesn’t love or own something Ralph Lauren? His designs— whether it be fashions for all ages or chic home décor—even his own RL magazine and restaurants, conjure images of the idyllic American lifestyle. His women’s fall collection was timely, as well, taking a nod to the now hugely popular TV show, Downton Abbey. A plethora of tweeds and hunting plaids, as well as ’20s-influenced gowns were classic Ralph with a modern sensibility that can stand up to today’s trends. View an extended selection of the fall collection, along with Ralph Lauren’s signature Cocktail Capsule collection, at Saks this month. Ralph Lauren Women’s trunk show Saks Fifth Avenue Thursday, Sept. 6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
My Charmed Life book-signing event Ylang-Ylang Fine Jewelry Thursday, Sept. 13, 6 to 8 p.m.
WEDDING NOTES
A Personal Touch
Wedding Gallery Couture is proud to announce it is the only bridal salon in Missouri carrying the Victor Harper haute couture line and the couture collection. The talked-about line designed by Kenneth Pool features sophisticated bridal silhouettes in exclusive fabrics. The store will host a trunk show Sept. 14-16. For details visit weddinggallerycouture.com or call 636-724-9009.
What new mom doesn’t love receiving something personalized for her new baby? St. Louis native Cindy McGowan noticed a gap in this market, and in 2009, created Makaboo, one of the nation’s premier online destinations for high-end personalized children’s gifts. “Since Makaboo is primarily an online retailer, the site features brands that moms already know and love—lines like Angel Dear, Bella Bliss, Kissy Kissy and Swaddle Designs.” Makaboo can embroider more than just clothing, too. They specialize in pieces such as lovies, bibs, blankets, hats and bows. Winning a 2012 Cribsie Award, which recognizes the best-of-the-best products for babies and tots, it’s no wonder stars like Jessica Simpson, Elton John and Alanis Morissette enjoy Makaboo items to give and get! 34
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CECIL AND DR. REBECCA BOOTH
William A. Donius Thought Revolution: How to Unlock Your Inner Genius Maryville University Buder Family Student Commons
Tuesday, October 16, 7 p.m.
Eric Greitens
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The Warrior’s Heart Maryville University Auditorium
Wednesday, October 17, 7 p.m.
William Chafe Bill and Hillary: The Politics of the Personal Schlafly Branch Library
Thursday, November 1, 7 p.m.
Chitra Divakaruni One Amazing Thing Maryville University Auditorium
Monday, November 12, 7 p.m.
Mark Bowden The Finish: The Killing of Osama bin Laden Maryville University Auditorium
Wednesday, December 5, 7 p.m.
Jon Meacham Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power Maryville University Auditorium * This is a ticketed event
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LN: How did you get started? CB: I had been working in the beauty industry for 25 years, where I helped develop new products; and when I got into skincare, I got the bug. We were working with great experts, dermatologist and consumers, all looking for that ‘ah-ha!’ moment. My sister had the best ah-ha moment ever: We were on vacation in South Beach, and we were in a mall in Coral Gables. I was turning 40 and noticing changes in my skin, and my sister explained how our hormones are always changing like a beautiful dance. And the week where you look and feel your best aligns with ovulation. We call that the ‘Venus Week.’ The revelation was that although we know hormones affect things like mood and waistline, they also affect collagen. After all my years in the beauty industry, I had never heard the correlation between estrogen and collagen. Not many women are aware of it. LN: So how does the line work? RB: There are great mimics of estrogen in nature; they’re in many of the super foods you hear about. There actually are many estrogen receptors in the skin. The receptor is a large protein molecule in the dermis and epidermis, and it’s like a lock waiting for a key. When the phytoestrogen (or plantderived estrogen) comes along, it activates the machinery to make collagen. It creates the same glow we see during pregnancy, and on our skinny-jeans days or good skin days. What we were looking for is how to get that effect all month long.
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CB: The biggest challenge was finding the right molecules that can do something for the skin and getting them in a form that’s potent enough to make a difference. We developed the VENeffect line and found a partner in Neiman Marcus, which is the exclusive provider. LN: How is a woman’s skin different from a man’s? RB: We do like to say that VENeffect is ‘by women for women,’ but really there’s no reason a man couldn’t use it. It is sort of unfair that men don’t have cyclic hormones or a planned retirement of their hormones. Our aging process speeds up after menopause. Collagen peaks at about age 27 and quickly drops off. But estrogen can restore and preserve the Venus Effect. The receptors are there forever, in the most superficial layers of skin. We do have the ability to restore collagen by reactivating these receptors. This type of skin care is relevant in the 20s onward, and awareness is most important from about age 35 to 65. LN: What is it like working together as sisters? CB: It’s actually kind of magical. We have complementary backgrounds, and it’s brought our families closer together. And while the travel we do is rigorous, when I travel by myself, I miss that energy-sharing. If you have someone you’re peer-to-peer with, it’s wonderful.
Anti-Aging
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ad a little too much fun in the sun this summer? Unfortunately, extended sun exposure helps contribute to all those things we’d rather hide: dull skin, discoloration and wrinkles. So what’s a girl to do? First things first: Un-furrow your forehead and un-pout that pucker; then, read on. We may have just the solution for you.
The Next Big Thing in Anti-Aging: Touted as a life-changer, NATURA
BISSÉ’s Diamond Life Infusion is the latest anti-aging serum in its exclusive Diamond collection. The product is the first in the Barcelona, Spain-based company’s history to warrant a patent application. “For Natura Bissé, this is like the iPod was for Apple,” according to the company’s U.S. subsidiary CEO, Gerardo Gomez. The powerful, ground-breaking night treatment helps regulate ‘skin age biomarkers,’ which have been shown to prolong the lifespan of skin cells
and slow the aging process. In a recent study involving 20 participants, the product helped increase the renewal and regeneration of skin, as well as diminish fine lines, wrinkles and roughness, correct dryness, restore even skin tone and increase collagen—resulting in rejuvenating the skin an average of 3.9 years! Diamond Life Infusion will be available exclusively at Neiman Marcus ($590 for the 0.8-ounce crystal jar) beginning Oct. 1, and will debut worldwide in March 2013.
Re-Nutriv Intensive Age-Renewal Collection is the latest collection from ESTÉE LAUDER that combines patented amino-acid and anti-oxidant ‘SuperCremes’ to repair, moisturize and fight signs of aging. $190 (face), $110 (eye), available at fine department stores.
The patent-pending Extreme line by AHAVA combines exclusive Dead Sea and Himalayan anti-aging formulas to address modern-day skin challenges like stress, poor diet and sun exposure. $54 (eye cream), $68 (day cream), $72 (night cream), available at Nordstrom and other fine retailers.
Increase skin elasticity with VENEFFECT’s super-hydrating anti-aging line, which uses advanced phytoestrogen technology to help reverse the signs of hormonal aging. $125 (eye treatment), $185 (intensive moisturizer), $85 (lip treatment), available at Neiman Marcus.
GUERLAIN’s new Abeille Royale Nourishing Day and Night Creams contain the exclusive, ultra-concentrated ‘royal jelly.’ The rarest, most precious of bee products, natural royal jelly is rich in essential amino acids to help repair skin and restore a youthful appearance. $170 (day), $192 (night), available at Dillard’s Galleria. LADUENEWS.COM
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Introducing… 2012 LADUE NEWS SHOW HOUSE By Nancy Robinson
he 2012 William Bernoudy Ladue News Show House provides a rare look inside one of the more interesting and important modern residential structures in St. Louis. Designed by William Adair Bernoudy (1910-1988) and completed in 1961, the home was built for Mr. and Mrs. John J. Horan and is an outstanding example of the transition from traditional to modern organic architecture in St. Louis. A St. Louisan by birth, Bernoudy grew up in University City, attended University City High School and spent one year at Washington University, before going on to study for three years at Frank Lloyd Wright’s school at Taliesin in Wisconsin. In the years that followed, Bernoudy developed his own interpretation of organic architecture that showed a clear regard and respect for the building site and its natural conditions; sensitivity to materials, particularly brick, wood and glass; an understanding of openness and flow within a structure; and an appreciation of the relationship of the interior to the exterior.
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In a lecture given to the Garden Club of Kirkwood in April 1936, Bernoudy gave an eloquent argument supporting his ideas of modern organic architecture. “In America, architecture in general has borne no closer relation to its environment than a tombstone bears to a graveyard,” he said, noting that most traditional residential structures “are superimposed on the ground, ruthlessly unaware of topography, or climate.” The Horan house, like so much of Bernoudy’s work, is a physical refutation of the ‘tombstone’ mentality and demonstrates a way of thinking about residential architecture that celebrates an informal and sympathetic relationship between the garden and the house. Built with large expanses of glass, the house opens onto a pastoral setting and is filled with daylight, yet devoid of glare. In terms of the
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floor plan, the Horan house is a vivid example of the new concept of openness and flexibility that encouraged the freedom and informality of modern family life. The Horan house also is notable for its rich finish detail and sumptuous materials, including copper fireplace hood, white terrazzo floors and built-in bookcases, the latter forming a prominent feature in the public areas of the home. Bedrooms open onto a balcony and in one, the treetops are visible through a large glazed gable in the sloped ceiling above the light shelf. Noteworthy exterior features include a walled entrance court, private outdoor space, and geometric lattice work motifs in garden walls and balcony railings displayed against the texture of brick walls and walkways.
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ith next month’s highly anticipated opening of the 2012 William Bernoudy Ladue News Show House, some of St. Louis’ best designers are busy getting ready for their big reveal. Over the next few weeks, you’ll get to know them a little better with LN’s Show and Tell.
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LN: What’s the most prized possession in your home? DD: One of my favorites is a 1939 Lucite side chair designed by Lorin Jackson as part of her Glassic collection. It’s high-style glamour and while I like function with form, it’s the one piece I really don’t care for people to sit on. They can sit elsewhere and look at it.
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LN: Which iconic designer best represents your own aesthetic? DD: Samuel Marx is an inspiration. His designs were decorative but in a restrained and elegant manner with a large dose of luxe. His brand of modernism was not of plywood or fiberglass, but lacquer and parchment and the occasional use of Lucite. (1) LN: What’s your favorite architectural style? DD: International. I’m a modernist at heart. (2)
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LN: Which iconic designer best represents your own aesthetic? VD: Tricia Guild. I love her use of color and her sense of style. (6)
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LN: Most beautiful building in St. Louis? DD: The Park Plaza is such an iconic St. Louis structure. I would have loved to have experienced the Tony Duquette-designed rooms there in the 1940s.
LN: Most beautiful building in St. Louis? VD: The Saint Louis Art Museum (8)
LN: If you could decorate any type of home, which would it be? DD: A Georgian townhouse in London. I love modern furniture in a neoclassical background. (3) LN: What should no home be without? DD: Love—and an Hermes blanket (4)
LN: Five things can’t you live without? VD: My iPhone, family and friends, iced tea with lemonade, my Jeep and city life—in no particular order
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LN: Best advice you ever received? KP: Live each day as if it were your last. Life is not a dress rehearsal.
LN: What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? LM/AS: Make every client feel they are your only client!
LN: Most prized possession in your home? KP: A treasured photo of my children, Brittany and Brandon. They are my motivation and inspiration and the most consequential part of my life.
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LN: What’s the most beautiful building in St. Louis? LM/AS: St. Louis Union Station—such beautiful stained glass, mosaic tile and wonderful architectural details (10)
LN: Which iconic designer best represents your own aesthetic? KP: Frances Alder Elkins was a visionary who put a heavy emphasis on diverse architectural styles, integrated period pieces, and unified comfort with luxury.
LN: Five things you can’t live without? LM/AS: Vision, tape measure, camera, architect’s scale ruler, computer
LN: Where or when do you feel most inspired? KP: I’m invigorated when I travel. The passion of people, the cultural environment, and the history of a new place heighten my creativity.
LN: What should no home be without? LM/AS: A focal point LN: What’s the last book you read? LM/AS: Sophie Kinsella’s I’ve Got Your Number (11)
LN: Favorite architectural style and why? KP: It ranges from Frank Lloyd Wright-modern to Old World Italian Renaissance. Both styles emphasize a mystical charm.
LN: Favorite movie or musical? LM/AS: The Sound of Music. It’s a classic. (12)
LN: Most beautiful building in St. Louis? KP: The Chase Park Plaza. The Neoclassical design is stately, timeless and charming. (13)
LN: What’s your favorite fabric to work with? LM/AS: Anything quilted. LN: What’s a perfect St. Louis night out for you? 12 LM/AS: A romantic dinner at Tony’s and an evening performance at the Fox.
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LN: Who’s the best designer in the world right now? KP: My parents, Edwin and Lenore Pepper. They have, by example, shown me how to make a house a home—that’s the most important. (14) LN: Last book you read? KP: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert LN: Favorite movie or musical? KP: Phantom of the Opera (15) 15
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ummer is at a close—and if you’ve got a pool, that means it’s time to put the water toys away, stack the chairs in the garage and start closing down the pool itself. But even if you’re a do-it-yourselfer, Wayne George, coowner of Westport Pools, says one thing Service technicians George Morton and Chad Seidler you should leave to the professionals is the technical side of winterizing. “Closing the certified pool operators, and have been pool is best done by a professional company,” licensed by the National Swimming Pool he says. “There’s no standard procedure for Foundation. “People often ask, Can you send closing pools—every pool is a little different me winterizing instructions?” he says. “My and you have to have someone who knows answer is no, because I need to have somewhat they’re doing.” body out there who knows what they’re doing George also recommends occasional and can sense when something isn’t right. checks by a professional throughout the There’s too big a risk.” winter, to inspect the water chemistry and George points out that the expense isn’t prevent any unforeseen problems. He recounts usually that great, and Westport Pools offers a worst-case situation the company once dealt its services on an hourly basis, rather than a with: A family closed their pool, lowering the flat rate. “Some people just want us to do the water level and covering it. Whenever they technical stuff and get out,” he notes. “For noticed there was water building up on top of others, we do everything, including taking the the cover, they removed it—which is a lawn furniture and stacking it in the basement, normally good idea—but it kept coming back. and we’re happy to do it either way.” What they didn’t realize was that there was a The fall also is a great time to check for hole in the pool cover. “Eventually they any other maintenance that needs to be done, pumped the pool out and didn’t know it,” George notes. Inspect the caulking and check George says. “In the spring, the rains came if the pool needs to be painted or resurfaced. and floated the pool right out of the ground.” It’s also a great time to add a feature such as a He explains that if the water table rises, it will waterfall or replace a pump, since companies build up pressure underneath the pool. “When tend to be less busy than they are during the you take the water out, you take the weight spring. “If you wait till spring, it’s much more out, and if the pressure from underneath is difficult because there are only so many guys greater, it will come right out of the ground. If to go around,” he says. “Now is a very you know you’re going to drain the pool, you attractive time to at least get it quoted and on would take steps to prevent that.” the schedule, and if you can get the repairs While this is an extreme case, George says done, even better!” a professional touch is a good investment And before you know it, spring will be when it comes to pool closing. “The big issue here—and when you open the pool, there with closing a pool as opposed to opening it is won’t be any surprises! the consequence of error. If you don’t close it correctly, you can end up with Oh look, my ON THE COVER pool is a foot out of the ground, or The pipes ( Po o ls & G a rd e n s ) are broken and I’ve got to dig up my yard. It Westport Pools provides more than 40 years of can be done, but I don’t think it’s a good idea.” aquatic experience, with a staff versed in designGeorge adds that most of his staff members ing, building and maintaining both residential and have been with the company for at least 10 commercial pools. For details or to schedule years, and some as many as 30. They are all service, call 432-1801 or visit westportpools.com.
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ne hundred-degree temperatures, combined with a lack of rain, have wreaked havoc on area lawns and gardens. Now is the perfect time to assess the damage inflicted, create a recovery plan and prepare for Ole’ Man Winter. To combat the toll the heat has taken, Jim Graeler of Chesterfield Valley Nursery recommends pruning any dead branches out of trees and shrubs, and deep-soaking trees to replenish their root structure. “This time of year also is a great time to do a fall clean up to your garden,” he adds. The removal of dead leaves and driedout mulch, as well as the addition of a fresh layer of mulch, will not only beautify your beds but also provide winter protection to your plants’ root system. To add life and color to your fall garden, Graeler suggests plants like burning bush, viburnum, holly, mums and pansies. He also urges gardeners to not make the common
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taken literally. Evergreens can be planted from mid-September until the ground freezes, and fall also is a good time to plant shade trees like October Glory and Red Sunset maples to provide relief from the next summer’s heat rays. Sherwood advises homeowners to know when they’re in over their head. Larger balled and burlap trees with trunks 2-inches or larger in diameter can weigh at least 300 pounds. It’s better to leave their planting to the professionals. Additionally, seek out a landscape expert for large tree-pruning. “Be careful to not prune shrubs like rhododendron, which form their buds in the fall, as you will not see any flowers in the spring,” Sherwood explains. Typically, local garden centers are happy to offer their advice on which plants should be pruned and when. Now that we are starting to experience some relief from the scorching summer heat, it’s time to get out your gardening gloves and give your garden some T.L.C.
Spirit Girls’ Night Out Thursday, October 25 • 6 to 9 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel & Conference Center – Chesterfield
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Nominate a deserving woman The St. Luke’s Healthy Woman Award strives to recognize and celebrate women who not only take steps to improve their own health, but also inspire better health in our community.
Nomination Deadline: Oct. 1 For details and to nominate someone, go to stlukes-stl.com or call 314-205-6654. Winners will be honored at Spirit Girls’ Night Out. 3-1732
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Outdoor Enjoyment By Elizabeth Schmitt
mp up the style, functionality and overall enjoyment you get from your outdoor living space with upgrades to your pool/patio area. Experts share tips on how to get the most bang for your buck.
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historic manse, built in 1911 by renowned architect Louis LaBeaume, has been completely restored, renovated and expanded to meld Old World grandeur with modern-day technology. The more than 9,400 square feet of living space includes seven bedrooms, 10 baths, four fireplaces and 22 closets. A 3,200-square-foot addition features plaster walls, custom-milled windows and doors that reflect the home’s original architecture, a gourmet kitchen with a butler’s pantry and a breakfast room that encompasses 1,000 square feet, and a stunning great room with an 18-foot ceiling and a fireplace. His-and-her baths and a sitting/dressing room with an oversized closet are highlights of the master suite. Additional property amenities include a five-car garage and a guest house.
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Maria Elias for Coldwell Banker Gundaker Ladue/Clayton 9651 Clayton Road > 993-8000, cbgundaker.com Coldwell Banker Gundaker, one of St. Louis’ leading residential real estate brokerage companies, operates 20 offices with some 2,000 sales associates serving metropolitan St. Louis and east-central Missouri. It was formed in 2001 with the merger of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (originally the Ira E. Berry Company, founded in 1939) and Gundaker Realtors, (founded in 1968), which at the time of merger ranked among the top 10 independent real estate companies in the U.S. The associates of the Ladue/Clayton office rank among the area’s most experienced real estate professionals with special expertise in the Ladue market and the central corridor. For more information, please visit cbgundaker.com.
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A pool design integrates natural boulders and stone to create a waterfall, retaining wall and diving platform. Underwater benches provide seating and a pebble finish enhances the blue water.
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Remember Me Weaving Communities Together Through Art & Imagination
The annual art exhibition Remember Me celebrates its fifth anniversary with more than 200 works of art created by Residents with dementia. This year’s theme, “Weaving Communities Together Through Art and Imagination,” describes a cooperative venture directed by Parc Provence including Residents from other senior care communities. A tapestry woven by participating Residents will be on display along with a number of other works in varying mediums.
This logo was created from Residents’ work.
Remember Me is part of the exceptional Activities Department at Parc Provence. Directing more than 80 activities each day, the Activities Department’s 35-member team uses the expertise of art, music and other therapy specialists. The unique program is designed to meet the preferences and cognitive abilities of the Residents. The Activity Department is one of the key elements that sets Parc Provence apart from other senior communities across the country. The public is invited to view the Remember Me display from September 16~27 at Parc Provence: 605 Coeur De Ville Drive, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.
Where dementia care has been raised to the level of an art form.
For more information, visit www.parcprovence.com or call 314-542-2500.
Parc Provence is committed to equal housing opportunity and does not discriminate in housing and services because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
A REAL-LIFE RENOVATION By Nancy Robinson | Photos by Jeff Borts, Denash Photography
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According to Rausch, the master bath on the second floor originally looked like a “bad ’80s mall bathroom.” Today, it is far and away the most stunning room in the house with four large windows, two skylights, a built-in vanity, soaking tub, his-and-hers sinks, large shower and walk-in closet. All counter surfaces are white Carrera marble.
The pièce de résistance on the first floor is the completely customized eat-in kitchen, which features wood floors, granite countertops, double oven, décor range top and custom entertainment center/bar.
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The family room with a new sectional sofa overlooks the new in-ground pool and landscaping by Outdoor Creative Design & Landscape. Adjoining the family room is a grown-ups only conversation area with four chairs, a bar and small desk from Phillips Furniture.
The pool deck features a table and chair set for dining and a quartet of chaises with dramatic dark red cushions for lounging about.
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Susan Stewart, PERFECTLY PLACED ORGANIZATION AND DESIGN ■ SAME PAGE. Use one online calendar for the whole family, assigning each family member a different color, so everyone can log on and see all of the appointments. ■ TALL ORDER. Have a to-do list—in a paper or electronic notebook—and review it daily to determine two to three things to accomplish each day. Use an action folder to store papers that need follow-up. ■ MAIL MOUNTAIN. Mail should be sorted at least three times per week into categories, such as bills to pay, paperwork to read or forms to fill out. Each piece should be opened, thrown away, recycled, followed up on or given to a spouse. For the latter, create a folder for your spouse’s mail. ■ BUSY BEE. Multi-tasking mothers should make a mom’s resource binder that is separated into categories of paperwork, such as children’s annual school forms that need to be changed in and out each year.
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■ FALL CLEANING. Water is the biggest enemy for the concrete of your home’s foundation, driveway, patio and sidewalks, so proper drainage away from these structures is important. Make sure all drainage paths and swales are clear before fall. Clean all sediment out of the gutters and prune any dead limbs from trees. ■ LAWN REVIVAL. Fall is one of the best times to seed. Use a blended premium seed, as different areas and soil types have a propensity for one seed over another. Fall also is an excellent time to re-sod your lawn, but remember watering sod is critical at any time of year. ■ WATER WORKS. Because we had a dry winter, followed by one of the driest summers on record, maintaining good water supply to trees and plants is very important. After planting new trees, a good soaking is best—saturating and almost floating the root ball—then discontinue watering for three days.
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ummer vacation has ended, the kids are back in school and trips to the beach are over. However, those hours spent outdoors under the brutal sun have wreaked havoc on your face, and your upcoming schedule is booked full of events where you want to look your very best. With a variety of skin resurfacing techniques, Dr. Gregory Branham of Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center can help you achieve that glow. “We’re ending the season where we’ve done the most damage to our skin, so it’s an ideal time to repair and correct before winter,” Branham says. While the sun is a major factor, there are a number of contributors to facial skin damage, explains Branham, a facial plastic surgeon who has been in practice since 1990 (and with Washington University since 2004). The sun degrades DNA in your skin, breaking down collagen and elastin. As another factor, smoking deprives skin of oxygen, so the tissue struggles to live. Genetics and the aging process also contribute to fine lines, wrinkles and discolorations, as hormonal changes during menopause or perimenopause influence the state of your skin. “Things sag or shrivel up, we lose volume or texture, and all of those things contribute significantly to how young we look. People underestimate the effect of smooth, clear skin on the overall perception of healthiness or youthfulness,” he says. Branham is able to combat those factors with treatments appropriate to the level of damage. While basic spa services like glycolic peels can remove the top layer of dead skin and help moisturizers penetrate deeper, “they are not effective enough to affect long-term fine lines and wrinkles,” Branham explains. Instead, the practice combines a Jessner pretreatment with a medium-depth trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peel that requires five to seven days of downtime, but will provide greater improvement on those lines and wrinkles and rid you of superficial pigment changes. Those results also can be achieved through fractional laser resurfacing. Branham uses a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser that treats the face, while leaving microscopic islands of skin behind, allowing for quicker healing and less redness. The laser has two components to it, one of which creates tightening and collagen stimulation in the deeper layers of the dermis, while the other affects the superficial elements. “You’re not resurfacing 100 percent of
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the skin, so there’s less downtime,” he notes. “Also, lasers allow you to tune to specific areas, allowing for better treatment.” For those with limited downtime available, the practice offers a non-ablative laser that penetrates the deeper collagen level, while limiting the impact on the surface. “We use that option sometimes for patients with acne scarring, or for males who don’t wear cosmetics like women,” Branham says. The practice also offers fillers and Botox, along with various surgical procedures for facial rejuvenation. However, Branham makes sure his patients approach the process with an open mind. “It’s a complex process and you can’t correct everything with just one tool. It takes a balanced approach to get you looking better for your particular age—you want to look healthy and normal and not operated on.” In addition, the doctor stresses the importance of a home skin-care regimen, whether you’re trying to prevent the need for skin resurfacing in a younger patient, or maintaining the results in an older patient. Branham can guide patients through the use of glycolic or alpha hydroxy lotions or topical medications like tretinoin or Retin-A to optimize results. While technology continues to improve the procedures and techniques available to get you ready for the fall social season, Branham takes a wise approach to the new opportunities. “Being in an academic practice, our mindset is to be critical and look at things analytically. We’re not the first adopters of every technology, but we try to pick and choose what is going to give consistent, great results so our patients can accomplish their goals.”
ON THE COVER ( A B e t t e r Yo u ) Led by Dr. Gregory Branham, Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center offers a variety of aesthetic and surgical procedures to help patients look their very best. Pictured on the cover: clinical fellow Dr. Andrew Compton and Dr. Gregory Branham with staffers Cindy Barbagallo, Susan Zinna, RN, and Erin Morgan (seated). For more information, call 432-7760 or visit facialplasticsurgery.wustl.edu.
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CHOLESTEROL AND YOU By Connie Mitchell
eptember is National Cholesterol Education Month, and physicians agree that understanding what cholesterol really is and why we should pay attention it to are important steps toward a heart-healthy life. Cholesterol is not inherently bad. “It’s in the membranes of every one of our cells, and it’s used to make hormones in our body, in digestive enzymes for digesting food, and for vitamin D metabolism,” says Dr. Glenn Davison, a cardiologist with Cardiac Specialists of St. Luke’s Hospital. He likens cholesterol to pulp in an orange. Lipoprotein is the orange—the substance that carries the cholesterol through the body—and it comes in two varieties: high-density (HDL) and low-density (LDL). “The low-density lipoprotein accumulates in artery walls and causes blockages,” Davison explains. Although blockages can form anywhere in the body, they are most dangerous when they occur in the heart and brain, potentially causing heart attack or stroke. On the other hand, HDL is known as ‘good cholesterol.’ “It participates in what’s called ‘reverse choles-
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terol transport,’ ” he says. It carries cholesterol like a little dump truck away from blockages and back into the liver, where it is processed and cleared from the body. “The higher the HDL, the more protective it is,” he adds. Striving for a balance of low LDL and high HDL is the goal. Both lifestyle choices and genetics play a part in the cholesterol equation. Limiting dietary cholesterol, saturated fat and trans-fat while focusing on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein will help decrease LDL, while exercise increases HDL. However, genetic factors also affect cholesterol production. Some people are prone to unhealthy levels of LDL and have trouble reducing them adequately with lifestyle changes alone. Many of these individuals are among the millions of Americans who take statins, prescription drugs that interfere with cholesterol production.
“We use statins a lot because they’ve been shown in research to prevent heart attacks and reduce mortality among people who have diabetes and heart disease,” says Dr. Ben Voss with Associated Internists and on staff at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. “There are a lot of people who are at risk for heart disease within the next 10 years who should be on a statin,” he says. “There’s been plenty of research that shows that in healthy people, statins also decrease risk of heart attacks and slight evidence that shows decreased risk of death in older people with no heart disease. But once people have heart disease and diabetes, it becomes essentially a no-brainer. You really want them to be on a statin because the evidence is so strong that statins prevent recurrent heart attacks.” Being on a statin does not excuse someone from following a heart-healthy lifestyle. Diet, exercise and stress management remain important prescriptions. And Voss reminds patients that cholesterol is only one risk factor. Controlling blood pressure and not smoking also are crucial to a healthy cardiovascular system. “People with bad cholesterol don’t know it,” Davison adds. “So the first step is to go see your doctor and get your cholesterol checked. Then make lifestyle changes. Do whatever you can to be a little better than yesterday. Just continually work on improving.”
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Tumors of the sinonasal passages are rare clinical entities that manifest a diverse group of pathologies and clinical behaviors. Over the last two decades, one of the most important advances in head and neck surgery has been the development of advanced endoscopic techniques that allow the removal of sinonasal tumors without external facial incisions. While older techniques provided surgeons access to the complex anatomy behind the nose and eyes, they had to make incisions through the face. These techniques are still successfully utilized in many situations where a minimally invasive approach is not possible. Ultimately, the choice for an endoscopic or open approach is dictated by the tumor’s extent and surgeon’s experience. Symptoms of these tumors include nasal obstruction, nosebleeds, headaches, facial numbness or visual changes. A proper diagnostic workup includes CT or MRI imaging, which reveals the extent of the tumor especially as it relates to critical structures. Some of the anatomic structures to evaluate are the anterior (front) skull base, the orbits and the internal carotid arteries.
The pathology of sinonasal tumors varies greatly and spans the range from benign growths to very aggressive cancers. Often, the pathology can be deduced from the clinical history, location and radiologic appearance. Occasionally patients may need an endoscopic biopsy or surgical mapping and are taken to the operating room. Many sinonasal or brain tumors have overlapping involvement, thereby necessitating the collaboration of several specialists. Neurosurgeons or ophthalmologists experienced with endoscopic techniques are vital teammates of the otolaryngologist for treating these tumors. In addition, the availability of intraoperative MRI allows us to assess the extent of tumor removal while the patient is still under anesthesia. Endoscopic sinonasal tumor surgery uses rod lens telescopes fitted with high definition cameras that display images in the operating room. Most surgery is performed through the nose. Today, an array of techniques and instruments have been developed that allows removal of even very large tumors safely.
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METABOLIC HEALTH By Connie Mitchell
t’s tempting to blame our weight problems on a slow metabolism, even as we pop another potato chip into our mouth. The truth is, a faulty metabolism rarely is to blame for being overweight. In fact, our bodies are just too efficient for our own good. “We have evolved through many, many years of starvation and deprivation to become very metabolically efficient, so during times of feast and famine, we could run on very few calories,” explains Dr. George Griffing, a SLUCare endocrinologist and metabolic specialist. Those genetic changes evolved through millions of years, he notes, and “in the last thousand years, with the development of technology, those genes actually are working against us.” Griffing does not offer a rosy outlook for those trying to outwit their metabolism. The problem is, as we decrease calorie consumption, metabolism declines to protect us from starvation. Our body thinks it’s doing us a favor, and it is ever more diligent as we age. “As we get older, we lose muscle mass. Our vital
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organs also don’t require as much energy as they did when we were younger. Thus, more mature bodies do not burn calories as efficiently as younger ones,” says Dr. Kenneth Poole of Mercy Clinic Internal Medicine in Clayton. Griffing expands on the point by offering an automotive analogy: “Over time, our bodies have become like a Prius, and our gas consumption is very efficient,” he says. “Now, all of the sudden, we’re filling our tanks up with excess amounts of fuel, which is spilling over into the back seat and into the trunk. Now we need to find a way of burning that fuel. We’re trying to convert our Prius into a Hummer.”
Despite the fact that most people are metabolically healthy, there are occasional misfires in the metabolic system. Common signs that your metabolism is not working properly include changes in energy, heat or cold intolerance, changes in hair texture, unintentional weight gain or loss, and/or stool changes. “Thyroid dysfunction is perhaps the most common metabolic dysfunction in adults,” Poole says. “However, conditions such as diabetes, pancreatic dysfunction, musculoskeletal, and small and large intestine dysfunction can also affect metabolism.” For the majority of people who are struggling to lose weight against their own efficient metabolic mechanisms, Griffing says that the only real answer boils down to the energy-in/energy-out ratio. There has never been a single metabolic study in which subjects on a calorie-reduced diet fail to lose weight, he notes. Yet the catch-22 is that obese individuals tend to be even more metabolically efficient than others. In other words, as an obese person restricts calories, the metabolic rate tends to decrease faster than it does if a thinner person diets. “The most important thing that you can do for yourself is to eat a balanced diet, rich in vegetables and fruits, and get in the habit of exercising regularly,” Poole says.
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ometimes it’s fun to fly by the seat of your pants. But when it comes to your health, it’s best to create a plan in consultation with an expert. For most, the best place to start is with your primary-care physician. “It’s important to meet with your doctor to discuss your health and fitness goals. What can you realistically accomplish and how can you get there in a practical way?” says Dr. David Katzman, a specialist in internal medicine with Katzman & DeLaney Personal Physicians. Katzman’s practice is limited to only about 600 patients who pay an annual fee to be part of his personalized medical practice. “I talk to my patients about improving specific medical conditions, as well as making positive lifestyle changes,” Katzman says. “Do you need to lower your cholesterol, blood pressure or blood sugar? Would you like to lose weight, improve your strength, bone mass or endurance? What can you realistically accomplish and sustain for a healthier life?” Katzman notes that many physicians in traditional practice situations find it difficult to schedule lengthy appointments with patients due to the demands of a
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large patient pool. “As a concierge physician, I offer the time to create an individual strategy that addresses a patient’s medical needs, prescriptions, lifestyle, abilities and willingness to become healthier. I believe that my personal connection and encouragement for each patient enhances their motivation and accountability.” Another route to expert advice and individualized attention may be working with a health and wellness coach. “We all desire health, and each of us has a vision of what our healthiest, ‘best self’ could be. I work with clients to uncover their unique motivations, strengths and challenges in meeting their health goals,” explains Alison Allman, a certified health, wellness and fitness coach with Pyramid Health Coaching. “We define a ‘best self’ long-term vision, and then set threemonth goals that will support this vision. Then we set
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weekly goals designed to take us down the road.” Allman says her approach differs from a physicianpatient relationship in that she provides ongoing support and strategies to achieve the kinds of health goals a physician might ‘prescribe.’ “Coaches help clients develop strategies that will work for them, based upon their unique personalities and lifestyle,” she says. “We believe that lasting change can only come with a commitment based upon personal vision, personal strengths and the development of a personal ‘blueprint’ that will provide a strategic framework for change.” Whether you seek advice from a physician or a health coach, everyone can take a few simple steps toward programming a healthier you: ■ Identify your wellness goals and make sure your health adviser agrees they are appropriate and realistic. ■ Chart your behavior to get an honest assessment of what you eat, how much you exercise and whether you engage in other behaviors that affect your health, such as smoking and consuming alcohol. ■ Find an app that will help you track your progress. Katzman suggests Fit Bit, Weight Watcher’s PointsPlus Tracker and Lose It to maintain a food diary. He also likes Cycle Meter for walking, running or biking. ■ Ask friends and family to support you. It’s easier to achieve success when your loved ones are on board. ■ Let your results motivate you to continue and make your healthy habits a permanent part of your life.
At age 87, Earl Goodin was diagnosed with a lifethreatening heart condition. Due to complications, open-heart surgery wasn’t an option. He was given only two years to live. A clinical trial exploring a minimally invasive valve replacement procedure was available at a select number of hospitals in the nation, and in the region exclusively at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Washington University physicians were able to replace Earl’s damaged valve through a tiny incision in his leg. Before long, Earl was back at home and feeling like his younger self again. Now FDA-approved, this new procedure – transcatheter aortic valve replacement – offers an alternative to openheart surgery for select patients who have limited options. Our Heart & Vascular Center is pioneering medical breakthroughs that save lives and offer hope. That’s why we’re national leaders in medicine.
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n the past 20 years, the diets of most Americans have changed, consuming too many calories and too few nutrients, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This type of diet leads to weight gain—60 percent of Americans are overweight or obese— and nine out of 10 Americans fall short of many essential nutrients in their diets. With on-the-go lifestyles, many people find it difficult to eat right, exercise regularly and keep their diet in check. Dr. Melina Jampolis, author of The Calendar Diet: A Month by Month Guide to Losing Weight While Living Your Life, knows that even small, consistent steps can lead to big changes over time. “Eating a well-balanced diet, keeping to a fitness routine and maintaining one’s weight are all tactics to support a healthy lifestyle. As a doctor specializing in nutrition and weight loss, I’ve been helping people navigate life’s challenges using a motivational and simple, year-long approach.” The Calendar Diet shows you how to maintain a healthy lifestyle month-by-month, allowing you to cut calories without depriving yourself. Jampolis shares the following recommendations:
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“A menu filled with seasonal fruits and vegetables will give you a big nutritional boost,” Jampolis suggests. Vegetables, she explains, are packed with fiber and water, and are low in fat, so they decrease the calorie density of your diet, while boosting nutrition. Opt for lean protein in your diet as well, which helps control hunger, stabilize blood sugar levels, support your metabolism, as well as build muscle. Add moderate amounts of ‘good’ fats— found in nuts, seeds, avocados and olive oil—to keep calories under control and support the absorption of fat soluble vitamins like A, D, E and K.
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“When you reduce calories, you reduce nutrient intake. I recommend dietary supplements to my patients who are restricting calories and who want to achieve optimal health,” Jampolis says. She recommends looking for products carrying the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Verified Dietary Supplement mark, as a way to ensure the product has met stringent quality criteria for purity and potency. Nature Made was the first company to obtain the USP Verified Dietary Supplement mark for many of its products. For most of her patients, especially those who are overweight or obese, or are at an age greater than 65, Jampolis recommends taking a vitamin D supplement as this key nutrient plays a supporting role in bone, heart and immune health. “To determine if you have low vitamin D levels, speak with your doctor about having your blood levels of vitamin D checked,” says Jampolis, who recommends adults take 1,000 to 2,000 International Units of Vitamin D3 daily to fulfill their vitamin D requirement. UP YOUR ACTIVITY
Always speak with your doctor before beginning a new workout regimen. Make sure you get the recommended amount of activity into your week. “The key is to gradually increase your activity levels,” Jampolis says. “By switching up your routine every month, you can continually challenge yourself, improve fitness levels and work major muscle groups in different ways to prevent plateaus.” Courtesy of Family Features
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eeping fit greatly improves a man’s chances of staying healthy. We asked area trainers and exercise specialists to give us their best tips for men’s fitness at various ages. Greg Brighton of Advance Home Fitness, Craig Marcacci of CM Fitness and Jeremy Koerber of the BJC WellAware Center provided the tips below. Remember, any exercise program has some risks, including cardiovascular stress and musculoskeletal injury. It’s best to get your primary-care physician’s OK before embarking on a new fitness regimen.
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■ Don’t overtrain. Men in their 30s may still feel like they’re in their invincible 20s. Remember, life is an endurance event. (CM) ■ Look to the future and understand now the choices you make will reflect who and what your health will become 10, 20 and 30-plus years down the road. (JK) ■ Focus on preventing low-back pain by building strength in your core. I’m talking about the posterior chain, which is, for us, the real core. (GB)
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■ Learn the art of foam rolling. Spending a few minutes a day performing self-massage with a foam roller will alleviate knots and adhesions that constrict blood flow and hinder elasticity in your muscle tissue. (GB) ■ Reality has hit—you aren’t recovering as quickly as you used to. Listen to your body. You don’t have to change your workouts but you may have to change the intensity, volume and frequency. (JK) ■ Warm up and stretch to avoid soft-tissue damage. Many men in their 40s sustain injuries, such as Achilles tendon damage, from explosive movements. (CM)
■ Can you see the retirement finish line? Now is the time to reassess what you want in life. Chill out and reduce stress. Yes, you need money for a comfortable retirement, but if you are too sick to enjoy it because of illness that was preventable, what was the use of all of that hard work? (JK) ■ Avoid maximum weight lifting. Pads between bones are thinner and minor misalignment is usually present. Train with resistance levels where 10 or more reps are achieved. (CM) ■ Resist the urge to sit on the couch. Exercising regularly, even as little as 20 minutes a day, can be beneficial to your heart and delay the onset of aging. (GB) IN YOUR 60S AND BEYOND:
■ Keep moving! If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it. At this age cardiovascular fitness gets a lot of attention, but keep up with the strength training routine to help preserve bone and muscle mass. (GB) ■ Avoid high-impact exercise. Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis raise risk of joint pain or injury. (CM) ■ My oldest client was 96 when he died. He was still exercising three days a week and played golf right up until the end. You’ve paid your dues. Have fun! (JK)
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with HIV or AIDS just to navigate the system,” Laxton explains. “They’re not only dealing with their health, but also issues of poverty and the stigma—everything is compounded.” With a simpler system to navigate, Laxton was able to receive support right away at Doorways. The organization helped him form a budget and provided utility assistance, allowing him to stay in his house longer. “They give you the expectations upfront and if you meet those expectations, they can help you out a lot.” Unfortunately, Laxton was unable to keep his home, but moved in with his partner in June. Although it is not the ideal situation, he has a positive attitude as he continues to look for a new job while dedicating himself to his work as an international HIV/AIDS activist and sharing his story on YouTube. “Everything happens for a reason. I know if I needed help again, Doorways would be there.”
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omething is wrong. Something is very, very wrong. I’m not really sure what happened. It crept up on me. It’s strange. As a parent, I operate under the delusion that I am in control, that I am driving the bus and then, like a little bell a dowager might ring to summon her tea, there is a none-too-subtle reminder…I am not in charge. Yes, I’m still in the proverbial bubble (it’s about to burst by the way) I have no diapers, no bottles, no drivers, no drinkers, the other thing I no longer have is bed time.
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Unreliable, secondhand gossip from around the world...* By Debbie Baldwin Emily Maynard
It has been weeks since Bachelorette and single mother Emily chose skateboarding hipster Jef as her life partner, and rumors are flying that it’s already over. You know, I just don’t get it. Here you have a show where a desirable single has 12 weeks to choose a spouse from two dozen suitors with questionable motives. How do they keep getting it wrong?
Angeles had shooting well under way for the fourth installment of the franchise, Evil Dead 4: Consequences, when they were hit with a cease and desist lawsuit. The films’ original director claims he owns the rights to the films and was not consulted on the sequel. Huh. That is not the reason why I would have guessed someone would stop production of Evil Dead 4… Prince Harry
Kourtney Kardashian
Well, it’s all over the tabloids that the oldest Kardashian daughter has finally kicked her baby daddy to the curb. Kourt, who has two children with party boy Scott Disick, has finally had enough of Scott’s clubbing and womanizing and has instructed him to move out. Wait. Who the hell are these people?
After naked pictures of him partying in Vegas exploded all over the Internet last week, everyone was worried about our favorite ginger’s fate, but Buckingham Palace let the incident slide and Harry escaped unscathed. It should be clear by now that Prince Harry can do no wrong. Unless they catch this kid in bed with a dead human or a live animal, he gets a pass.
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I had a great system in place. Cranky, Whiny and Punch are two years and eleven months apart, collectively. Bed time was the one easy thing about my Irish triplets: 20 minutes apart. In first grade Cranky was 7:30, Whiny 7:10, Punch 6:50—literally like clockwork. Slowly, through the years, the time inched forward. Still everything was fine; I was in control; I was under the impression I was in control, and then something happened—high school happened. Cranky, 14, is a ninthgrader, a freshman as she would say; she has school, then sports and then home, for homework… homework—it used to be Jose and Martin selling cookies at a bake sale: if Martin sells twice as many cookies as Jose…—now it’s foreign diplomacy and string theory. The double whammy: I am unhappy and unhelpful. Then I hear the sentence I never thought I would hear and was woefully unprepared for: Mom, you go to bed. I need to finish this. Wait. What? I’m getting put to bed? Suddenly it’s my bed time? I’m not sure why I’m complaining—it’s more a petulant protest than an actual gripe. As adults, we’ve learned any opportunity to take to the bed is welcome, but that’s beside the point. I want my hour. I want to watch an illicit episode of Criminal Minds or The Mentalist secure in the notion that these children, my children are nestled all snug in their beds. Yeah, so that’s not happening…anymore…ever. Well, it’s an adjustment. I go to bed before my daughter—I will let that marinate. It will take some getting used to, but that’s probably the worst of it, the teenage years…right? And somewhere in the distance, I hear a bubble burst.
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and to provide insulation from severe cold. ■ LAWN MATTERS. Fall is the best time to address lawn needs—aerate, de-thatch, compost, over-seed and fertilize lawns. Waiting until spring to improve a lawn is too late. ■ LEAF REMOVAL. Remove fallen leaves as quickly as possible from lawns or grind them up with a mulching mower to serve as natural compost. Also remove acorns from lawns as soon as possible to prevent increasing the acidity of the soil.
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tend to shy away from gangster movies. After The Godfather everything just pales in comparison. This is something a little different—bootleggers during the depression—so I was willing to give it a chance. And I’m glad I did. The three Bondurant brothers make moonshine in the Virginia foothills. Like all cinematic fraternal trios there’s the serious one, Howard (Jason Clarke), the hotheaded one, Forrest (Tom Hardy), and the shy one, Jack (Shia LaBeouf). Everything is going swimmingly until a corrupt lawman Charlie Rakes (Guy Pearce) decides he wants a cut of the business. The word I would use to describe this film is attractive. The actors are attractive, the setting is attractive, the story is attractive. I don’t have much else to say other than that. It’s interesting, if not gripping. It’s well-acted, if not brilliantly acted. It’s beautiful, if not breathtaking. My brain gives it an 8, and my heart gives it a 6. Split the difference—it’s a 7.
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ou can’t really call this movie a romantic comedy. Yes, it’s funny, and yes in a weird way it’s romantic, but it is anything but your average boy-meets-girl, boy-loses-girl, boy-gets-girl-back rom-com. And that’s good and bad: good in that it demonstrates some originality, bad in that ultimately it’s a little unsatisfying. Celeste (Rashida Jones) and Jesse (Andy Samberg) are meant to be. They are the yin and yang of couples. They finish each other’s sentences, they support each other in their life choices, and just when we really start to get how well they mesh, lightning strikes. They are out to dinner with their best friends Tucker (Eric Christian Olsen) and Beth (Ari Graynor) and Beth snaps, informing us that Celeste and Jesse have been separated for six months and are divorcing, yet they spend every dysfunctional minute together like teenagers in love. In a desperate attempt to arouse her jealousy and win Celeste back, Jesse decides to start dating—and that’s when the trouble starts. I liked the movie; I didn’t love it. Some of the roles are woefully miscast—I could never in a million years picture Beth and Tucker as a couple. Jones and Samberg are great together and the script is smart and funny—although there is more pot smoking than you would find backstage at a reggae concert. All in all, I would call this one a renter.
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GOING TO SEE THE ELEPHANT—MUSTARD SEED THEATRE By Mark Bretz STORY: The residents of Osbourne County, Kan., are
preparing for an Independence Day celebration in 1871. At Maw Wheeler’s household, though, there are more immediate concerns. On a homestead where the primary crops are boredom and loneliness, Maw’s homespun wisdom has a major influence on her daughter-in-law Sarah, who is pregnant with her fourth child. The Wheelers are caring for an Eastern couple, avid followers of Henry David Thoreau’s philosophy of respect for nature, who lost their own son to disease. With her husband confined to the cabin by his serious condition, Helene Nichols butts heads with Maw over when the Nichols will continue their journey to Abilene. Etta, a timid young neighbor, visits as well, debating a proposal of marriage from a man named George. While Maw vigilantly protects her property from the constant fear of wolves and hostile natives, she talks of leaving in search of adventures, of “going to see the elephant.” HIGHLIGHTS: Mustard Seed Theatre’s artistic director Deanna Jent opens the company’s 2012-13 season with a beautifully rendered reprisal of the initial offering she directed several years ago. Also returning is Nancy Lewis, who won a Kevin Kline Award for her portrayal of Maw in that earlier presentation. OTHER INFO: A collaborative effort by Karen Hensel, Patti Johns, Elana Kent, Sylvia Meredith, Elizabeth Lloyd Shaw and Laura Toffenetti, this two-act drama takes its title from a stock phrase in 19th century America. People trekking westward would remark they were “going to see the elephant,” to experience the unknown. Jent’s quartet of performers carefully calibrates the sense of isolation that settlers experienced while searching for better lives on the American frontier. Lewis is a commanding presence as Maw, bringing the woman’s fierce independence to the fore even as she copes with her ever-present adversities. Emily Baker fills Sarah with loads of common sense, discipline and love, faithful to her mother-in-law even if she doesn’t understand Maw’s desire to search for something else. RATING: A 4.5 ON A SCALE OF 1-TO-5.
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➤ Glad to be able to report some more recent restaurant openings. The local franchise of Potbelly Sandwich Shop opened for business at 11615A Olive Blvd., in the former space of Provisions Market, on Thursday, Aug. 23. Then Hendricks BBQ opened its doors at 1200 S. Main Street in St. Charles a week later on Thursday, Aug. 30. The restaurant is the latest from the folks who brought us Sanctuaria Wild Tapas, Diablitos Cantina and Cafe Ventana.
➤ St. Louis Wing Company won big at the second annual Wing Ding, held Thursday, Aug. 23, at Queeny Park. The eatery took home first place for Hottest Wings, third place for Best Specialty Wing for their Cajun alfredo wing with crumbled bacon, and The People’s Choice award. The event was a fundraiser for United Cerebral PalsyHeartland.
➤ We told you recently about a soda collaboration between Fitz’s and Pi Pizzeria on a new ginger beer. Now Fitz’s has announced another team-up, this time with Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Company. The result is Fitz’s Coffee Cola. The soda is available at all five Kaldi’s Coffeehouse locations, Kaldi’s in Columbia, Mo., at Fitz’s Bottling Company and other select locations.
➤ Lots of news to report in the world of spirits. JUSTIN CARDWELL of BC’s Kitchen in Lake St. Louis won the local round of the Bombay Sapphire Most Imaginative Bartender Search, held Monday, Aug. 21, at Diablitos Cantina. Cardwell took the top prize with his cocktail, The French Connection. He’ll be in Las Vegas next week competing for the national title. And MATT SEITER of Sanctuaria Wild Tapas won Fan Favorite Bartender honors at the Paris of The Plains Cocktail Competition held in Kansas City last month. Congrats to both bartenders!
➤ Copia Restaurant & Wine Garden will be hosting Beer & BBQ on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. The event will feature plenty of St. Louis-style BBQ and unlimited tastings of 22 beers from local and national breweries. Cost is $37 in advance or $47 at the door. Call 241-9463 for reservations.
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ence Day Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, and Sunday, Sept. 16, on Cherokee Street, between Iowa to Nebraska avenues. There will be plenty of music, activities and authentic festival eats. Get all of the details at cherokeestreetnews.org. ➤ EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery has partnered up with Oregon Winemaker Chris Mazepink’s privatelabel wine, Ebony Wines, to co-brand three new wines: 2011 Ebony-EdgeWild Pinot Noir; 2011 Ebony-EdgeWild White Pinot Noir; and 2011 Ebony-EdgeWild Chardonnay. The wines will be available on the EdgeWild wine list as of Thursday, Sept. 13. —Matt Sorrell GOT SOMETHING SPICY? WRITE US AT SPICYBITS@LADUENEWS.COM 72
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ou can’t miss BlackFinn American Grille. It takes up most of the north end of the Galleria, the space that used to house a Mark Shale store. The restaurant, which opened earlier this year, is one of three BlackFinns across the country and currently the only midwest location. Concept-wise, BlackFinn tries to offer something for everyone. The huge space, about 9,500 square feet in all, was split into what the marketing folks describe as “four distinct experiences:” The Grille Room, for more casual dining; the Dining Room, which offers a more traditional restaurant vibe; the Saloon, which has a sports bar bent; and the self-explanatory Patio. We didn’t make a specific request for any section and so were seated in the Grille Room, which consisted of booth seating with a bar as its centerpiece. Despite the variety of dining areas, the menu was the same for the entire restaurant, and it was definitely expansive enough to cover pretty much anyone’s appetite. The chain tries to customize each location’s menu with some area-specific items, so for St. Louis there was the ubiquitous toasted ravioli as well as some Lou-themed cocktails like the Stan The ManHattan ($9), which we opted to imbibe while perusing the menu. The choice of bourbon for the drink—Makers Mark—was just fine, but it came in a
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glass filled with ice, a definite no-no, and could’ve used an extra shot of bitters. For starters, we went with the Tuna Poke ($14), and it turned out to be the favorite dish of the night. Cubes of beautiful deep red sushi-grade ahi, seasoned with green onions, sesame and citrus soy with a nice ginger bite, surrounded by a fanned complement of crispy wonton chips. Like the best apps, it was just enough of a taste to peak the appetite but not kill it off. Next up was a cup of the soup of the day ($5), chicken and rice, and the BlackFinn Salad ($7) from the Small Salads selection. The soup was plenty flavorful, with tons of rice—a few chunks of andouille and it would’ve been on its way to being a gumbo. The salad was a mix of crisp field greens, olives, grape tomatoes among other ingredients, with a buttermilk parmesan dressing. For mains, we chose the Chopped Seafood ($15) from Large Salads and the Lime Seared Salmon ($19) from Entrees. The salad was large indeed, and had a plethora of jumbo lump crab and shrimp tossed in with celery, jicama, carrots and other veggie goodness. The lemon basil vinaigrette, though, didn’t have much bite and was lost in the mix. The salmon came with a tasty pico de gallo, a side of rice pilaf and some asparagus. While the fish was flaky and well-cooked, there were some salty patches on the crust that startled the taste buds some. For dessert, the Fruit Crisp—apple during our visit—($7) proved to be a fine finish, topped with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of caramel. The menu also had burgers, sandwiches flatbreads, pastas and more, making BlackFinn a good choice to feed a group of picky eaters.
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35 Overhills Drive in Ladue Situated on 4.3 private acres in the heart of Ladue sits this wonderful New Orleans style colonial featuring family living at its best! The grand center hall opens to spacious living and dining rooms with French doors and windows overlooking the lush grounds. You will find exquisite millwork and hardwood floors throughout. Two family rooms, an updated kitchen and butler’s pantry make entertaining a breeze. Spacious master suite, three other bedrooms with two full baths plus laundry area complete the second floor. Casual elegance and fine amenities are the hallmarks of this gracious home. The Bernoudy designed pool house overlooks a gorgeous pool, landscaped terraces and expansive gardens. Brand new luxury shingle roof just installed! One-of-a-kind!
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You’ll fall in love with this wonderful home in Ladue Schools. The first floor is fabulous with a formal living room and dining room, gracious center hall, large light-filled family room and spectacular kitchen addition. This 4-year-old kitchen/breakfast room boasts custom cabinets, large center island with breakfast bar, granite counters and high-end appliances. Sliding glass doors will lead to the inviting patio and lush yard. On the second floor you will find the charming master bedroom, three additional bedrooms and two updated baths. Other amenities include a geothermal HVAC system, built-in speakers on the 1st floor, refinished hardwood floors, beautiful moldings and many built-ins.
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CELEBRATE RICHMOND HEIGHTS The sixth annual festival will feature food and live entertainment from local acts, My Friend Mike and Butchwax & the Hollywoods, on the grounds of The Heights: Richmond Heights Community Center and Memorial Library. 4-10 p.m. Free. 645-1476 or celebraterichmondheights.org.
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THE RILEYS Legendary American contemporary composer, pianist and vocalist Terry Riley and his son, guitarist Gyan Riley, will perform at The Sheldon. 7:30 p.m. $15-$30. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org.
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FASHION AND SUSTAINABILITY: DESIGN FOR CHANGE Presented by Craft Alliance, acclaimed British fashion designer and author Kate Fletcher will lead the lecture, Fashion and Sustainability: Design for Change, in Washington University’s Steinberg Auditorium. A related book signing will follow the program. 6:30 p.m. Free. 725-1177 or craftalliance.org.
FESTIVAL FUN 9/11 FOOD TRUCK PARTY IN THE PARK Choose from a variety of fare at this month’s Food Truck Party at Tilles Park. Cuisine will range from sushi to burgers, fish, toasted ravioli and cupcakes. Live music by Ralph Butler. Free. 615-4386 or stlouisco.com. 9/12 PARTIES IN THE PARK The outdoor happy hour in downtown Clayton closes this year with live music from American Idle. Food and drinks from local vendors will be available for purchase. The event will take place on North Meramec Avenue, between Forsyth Boulevard and Maryland Avenue. Free. 726-3033 or partiesinthepark.org. 9/22 UNIVERSITY CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL Local and nationally renowned jazz artists will play during the annual music festival at Heman Park. Performers include Tracer, Trio Tres Bien and St. Louis Metrobones. Noon-8:30 p.m. Free. ucityjazzfestival.com. 9/22-23
FAUST PARK FOLK AND FINE ART FESTIVAL Pottery firing, wood carving and
rug making will be featured at the annual festival. Juried fine arts will include oil paintings, sculpture and jewelry. The event also includes live music, food and children’s activities such as hay rides, carousel rides and pony rides. 10 a.m.-5p.m. $5; free, children 4 and younger. 615-8482 or stlouisco.com.
Explore the treetops of Missouri Botanical Garden and Shaw Nature Reserve with Canopy Climbs. During the outdoor adventure, ascend by rope to the tree canopy, sit on branches, walk on limbs, lie in hammocks or relax in a suspended chair while taking in a bird’s-eye view of the forest. The fall event runs on select Sundays—Sept. 16 and 30, and Oct. 14 and 28. $43. 577-5100 or mobot.org.
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Saint Louis Art Fair returns to downtown Clayton. The nationally juried show will feature fine art and crafts, as well as a children’s art fair, hands-on art, live performances and a variety of festival fare. Free. 863-0278 or culturalfestivals.com.
9/7-12/30 9/10-11 LESLIE HEWITT: SUDDEN GLARE OF THE SUN New York artist Leslie Hewitt presents her most significant American exhibit to date at the Contemporary Art Museum. The artwork aims to challenge the traditional understanding of photography. Free. 535-4660 or camstl.org.
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RAMS TRAINING CENTER
Kids can build athletic skills at The Magic House’s new Rams Training Center. The exhibit will include activity stations that foster agility, balance, endurance, flexibility and strength. In addition, kids can kick the pigskin through onscreen uprights with a state-of-the-art football simulator. St. Louis Rams players will kick off the exhibit with a tailgate party and game-day Fitness Fun Friday from 4-8 p.m. Sept. 7. 822-8900 or magichouse.org.
SALTWATER Artist and City Museum cofounder Gail Cassilly will discuss and sign her memoir Saltwater at St. Louis County Library headquarters. The book follows Cassilly’s Erie, Penn., upbringing, to missionary work in Africa and co-founding the nationally acclaimed City Museum. 7 p.m. Free. 994-3300 or slcl.org.
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music icon Kenny Rogers will perform at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. The Grammy Award winner, known for classic songs such as Islands in the Stream and We’ve Got Tonight, has sold more than 120 million records worldwide during his 52year music career. 8 p.m. $39-$59. 636-949-4433 or lindenwood.edu.
JAZZ AT THE BISTRO Grammy-winning songwriter,
producer and jazz bassist Marcus Miller will perform at Jazz at the Bistro. Miller’s work has drawn comparisons to that of legendary musician Miles Davis. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $42; $20, students. 534-1111 or jazzstl.org.
9/14
KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD & ROBERT CRAY Blues guitarists Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Robert Cray will take the Lumière Theater stage at Lumière Place. Shepherd will play at 7:30 p.m.; Cray will perform at 9:15 p.m. $50-$65. 881-7777 or lumiereplace.com.
9/14-10/29 HAUNTED HAYRIDES Take a hayride
through Eckert’s haunted orchard. The activity will take place each Friday and Saturday through Oct. 29 at the Millstadt location. 618-233-0513 or eckerts.com.
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DRAWN IN COPPER, ITALIAN PRINTS IN THE AGE OF BAROCCI Explore the etchings
and engravings produced by Italian Renaissance artists in this Saint Louis Art Museum exhibition. Curated by Elizabeth Wyckoff. 721-0072 or slam.org.
9/15
THE TEMPEST BALL
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis will host The Tempest Ball 2012: Words as Art at The Pageant. The ball, which will include theatrical surprises, dinner and dancing, will pay tribute to Shakespeare’s vast creation of more than 2,000 everyday words, such as hot-blooded, coldhearted and lustrous. The event is the largest fundraiser for Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. 6-11 p.m. $250 and up. 531-9800 or sfstl.com.
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DISNEY ON ICE: TREASURE TROVE Go on a treasure hunt with Disney favorites Rapunzel, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel and Belle, sail to Neverland with Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and Captain Hook, trek the wilds of Africa with Simba and Nala, and take an adventure down the rabbit hole with Alice and the Madhatter. Various show times and dates are available at Chaifetz Arena. $10-$65. 977-5000 or chaifetzarena.com.
9/21
THE MUSIC OF RAY CHARLES Ray Charles’ friend and protégé,
Ellis Hall, and St. Louis Symphony will celebrate the memorable music of the late legendary soul singer with a performance at Powell Hall. $35-$65. 7:30 p.m. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.
FILMS4PEACE SCREENING Ten new short films commissioned by PUMAPeace will be screened in Laumeier Sculpture Park’s indoor gallery. The event will feature a discussion about homelessness in a world without peace with Jay Swoboda of Whats Up magazine and The Homeless Empowerment Project, and Sarah McCabe of The Point youth shelter. A wine and cheese reception will follow. 5-7 p.m. Free. 615-5278 or laumeiersculpturepark.org.
9/22
WELL HUNGARIANS
The City Concert Series closes with Well Hungarians at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Influenced by iconic classic rock bands such as the Eagles and Crosby, Stills and Nash, the band plays songs from the ’70s to current hits. Fixed seating and lawn seating available. Concessions will be available for purchase. 8-10 p.m. Free. 636-812-9500 or chesterfieldamphitheater.com.
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SPECIALIZED HOUSEKEEPING Available Daily, Weekly & Bi-weekly. Detail Cleaning, Organization, Errands, Laundry, Ironing & More. 27 Years Exp & References Call Barb at 314-650-2966 SAFE-LUX Cleaning Professionals Locally owned/operated, references. Reliable service for over 20 years. Safe for your family & your home. Free Consultation 314-640-5599 HOUSE CLEANING Individual Woman Seeking Homes and Apartments/Condos to Clean. Wkly, Bi-wkly, Mthly. Experienced. Trustworthy. Ref's. 314-498-1852 ED & JANE'S CLEANING SERVICE Basements, Garages, Hauling Move Ins/Outs, One Time, and Hoarders. Fully Insured & References 314-974-7423 CLEANING SERVICES Honest and Trustworthy Bosnian Woman Wants To Clean Homes Weekly, Bi-weekly & Monthly If Interested Please Call 314-556-5094 CLASSIC IMAGE WASHING & IRONING Pickup/Delivery Excellent References. 314-862-4138
ACTING STUDIO CLASSES FORMING NOW! Ages 6-9: (3:30-5:30pm) Monologues, commercials, techniques in auditioning for "Agents". Ages 10-13: (1-3pm) Monologue and scene work. Ages 14-18: (10-12pm) Scene and monologue work. Emphasis on College Auditions. When: Saturdays Sept. 15 to Oct 20 Enroll Today: Soozewall@yahoo.com susiewall.biz Susie Wall 314-265-2264 BACK TO SCHOOL is a Great Time To Start Piano Lessons!
Service at your home: Transfer data to new PCs Fix problems with current PCs Day, evening, weekends available Call Mike at 636-675-7641 www.STLpcguy.com
CONSIGNMENT DESIGNER CLOTHING I will CONSIGN or BUY for TOP$DOLLAR, All Pre-Owned, Gently Worn Chanel, Hermes, Gucci & Couture Clothing, Jewelry + Accessories. 8 yrs. exp. Call 636-579-2686 1couturebuyer@gmail.com
DRY CLEANING SERVICES
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WOOD FLOOR REFINISHING 25+ yr. Old Fully Insured Company. Sanding, Refinishing, Repairs, New Installation. Free Estimates. Angie's List "A" rating & BBB PROFESSIONAL FLOORS OF ST. LOUIS 314-843-4348 www.profloorstl.com EXTREME HARDWOODS FLOOR CO. Install, Sand & Refinish Free Estimates ï Insured Jeff 314-486-6032
FOR SALE 2 MAUSOLEUMS CRYPT Forever Bellerive Cemetery Level 2, North Addition Between the Hunter Family and Fabick Family Crypts. $7000 ea. 636-227-1490
HANDYMAN SERVICES ALL AROUND HOME MAINTENANCE Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Attic & Basement Cleaning, Hauling, Powerwashing, Gutter Cleaning & Repair. Insured. John 314-432-3232 KIRKWOOD HANDYMAN, BBB Insured. Carpentry, Plumbing, Elect., Gutter Cleaning, Drywall, Painting. Contact Greg Filley 314-966-3711 No job is too small! KEN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Gutter Cleaning and Hauling. Over 25 Yrs. Exp. Ref's. Insured. Call Ken 314-567-6900
HEALTH & FITNESS PERSONAL TRAINING $20 Per Hourly Session Basic Monthly Membership $50 Private Club. Excellent Facility. Leave a Message at 314-427-0206 pacificbaykc@sbcglobal.net
FOR THE HOME All Styles, from Bach to Rock. All Ages and levels. 314-596-7832 ron@eltonron.com Visit www.eltonron.com for more info. COLLEGE IS EXPENSIVE And the process of identifying and applying for scholarships, grants, and financial aid can be time-comsuming. CSO: College Scholarship Organizer system is designed to attack the process efficiently. 314-920-8224 CSOrganizer.com
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ESTATE SALES SATURDAY, SEPT 8, 9-5 SUNDAY, SEPT 9, 9-5 Numbers will be given out at 8:45 am 9810 LOG CABIN COURT 63124 Off Litzinger Magnificent Home Packed, Kindel Mahogany Flamed Pattern, Dining Room Table & Buffet, AE Schmidt Slate Top Pool Table & Pinball, Books, Collectible Ice Cream Scoops, Frogs, Cooper Items, Bridge Cards, Clocks, Custom Rugs, Antiques, Court Room Bench, Asian Items, Round & Oval Dining Tables with Chairs.
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CLAYTON HEIGHT'S GUTTER & HOME EXTERIORS Cleaning & Gutter Repair Copper & Aluminum Guttering Soffit & Fascia Covering Insured & Small Jobs O.K. Paul Steinbrook Tel: 314-971-2074 J. Graves Exterior Cleaning LLC Roof Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Window Washing Fully Insured & Free Estimates Justin (314) 962-4220 www.jgravesexteriorcleaning.com GUTTER CLEANING Window Washing & Powerwashing Area References 20 Years Experience Kent 314-438-4333
HANDYMAN SERVICES JON'S AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR Electrical, Carpentry, Floors, Windows, Plumbing, Painting, Tile and Lots More! Quality Guaranteed! Reasonable, Insured, References NO JOB TOO SMALL! 314-205-1555 www.jonshomerepair.com
FALL TIME HOME IMPROVEMENTS Indoor & Outdoor Repairs: Pressure Washing, Screen Repair, Gutter Cleaning, Deck Repair & Staining, Etc. 10+ Yrs. Exp. No Job Too Small. Call Ted 314-223-0196 decksinaweekend@gmail.com
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HELP WANTED MYSTERY SHOPPER Interested in working and make more money with Flexible working hours. Requirements: Applicants must be over 18 yrs., have good communication skills, and internet access. Any previous experience could be useful. Qualified applicants should send their resume to Michael Clarks e-mail: mcaligntrust@gmail.com for more information or call 303.306.8116 LET ME HELP YOU! Daily tidying, assit etc. Also, can assist older person tiding, taking places, etc. If you need help lets talk. Ref. Patricia 314-560-3431 BREEZE BLOW DRY BAR
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HOME IMPROVEMENT REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms. Over 21 Years Experience. For Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049 PRECISION REMODELING Since 1990 - Interior & Exterior We Are Here For All Your Home Improvement Needs & Repairs. Free Estimates! Fully Insured. Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630
HARDWOODZ Specializing in Installation, Sanding and Refinishing of Hardwood Floors. For Free Estimate Call Dave 314-267-1348
LAWN & GARDEN
FALL CLEANUP
C.H.I. INC. Commercial, Home Interiors & Exteriors Kitchens, Baths, Basement, Room Additions, Decks, Painting, Handyman Services, Plumbing, Electrical, Air Conditioning, Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Marble & Stone. Garage Door Installation. Mike Copeland 314-265-4568 Fully Insured ï All Work Guaranteed!
Landscape Design • Re-Vitalization Brush clearing • Bed preparation • Tilling Weeding & mulching • Planting Tree/Shrub fertilization, trimming and removal • Lawn fertilization, weed control, de-thatching, sodding and seeding • Gutter cleaning • Power washing • Stone walls, patios, and borders Drainage solution.
The Hard Work Yard Work Co. LLC For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at
SueWheelerSTL.com HOME REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood Repair, Flooring, Drywall, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Powerwashing, Tile, Painting, Shower Wall Repair. Insured. Free Est. 36 Yrs. Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511
HUG'S
Driveway, Seal Coating, Paving & Concrete Co. 636-271-0599 314-731-0805
Mike Hug - Owner
A Rating BBB Free Estimates
WEEKEND WARRIORS, LLC Retaining Walls, Stone Fire Pits, Pavers, Drainage, Sod & Landscape Design. Call us TODAY for a Fast & Friendly estimate. weekendwarriorscapes.com
K&M Lawncare & Landscaping Weeding Available Immediately, $25/Hour. Dependable at Competitive Price. Aerating, Dethatching, Overseeding, Fertilizing, Mulching, Bush Trimming, Patios and Retaining Walls. Quick response. Fully Insured. Call Ken 314-437-2109 or 314-337-5857
GARDEN SERVICES Design ï Install ï Maintain Years of Experience Owner and Operator Jim 314-497-2120 Specializing in Perennials & Annuals
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GARDEN JULES Landscape Design and Consultations Seasonal Clean-ups and Maintenance Seasonal Planting & Containers Ask About Our Other Services. Julie Lange at 314-368-9037
M & M CUSTOM PAINTING Interior & Exterior Painting, Staining, Powerwashing, Wallpaper Removal. Insured and Free Estimates Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211 MASTER ARTISANS INC. Quality Prep & Painting Wall Glazing, Marbleizing, Graining, Murals & More. www.masterartisansinc.com Jeff Baumgartner 636.225.5244 JC PAINTS Interior/Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean & Reasonable. Insured. Call John for a free estimate 314-703-2794
LANDSCAPE by the YARD Joe 314-909-1685
CONCRETE DESIGN Residential ï Industrial Commercial ï Flatwork Various Options & Color Available. Over 33 Years we have earned a reputation for quality craftsmanship, honesty and exceptional service. 314-291-1107
Since 2001
Aeration, Overseeding, Fertilizing, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Complete stripping and refinishing of Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, wood furniture, antiques, kitchen, Dethatching, Brush Removal, cabinetry and architectural woodwork. Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Work
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Get your BBQ grill cleaned and ready for SPORT Cookouts! Treat him to a clean, healthy grill this season. Our steam bath process helps remove greasy buildup and harmful carcinogens. Grill healthier, better tasting food. Call Steve 314-452-7192 or visit www.bbqgrillco.com
PATRICK INTERIOR FINISH CONSTRUCTION Drywall, taping, painting, interior trim. References available. Licensed and Bonded. Honest day's work for honest pay. No pay until job is complete. Call Pat 314-415-0377
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Brickwork, Stonework, Plaster, Drywall, Painting, Carpentry, Siding, Gutters, Roofing, Chimney Leaks; Stopped Guaranteed. FREE Estimates Senior Citizen Discounts Call Ken
LAWN & GARDEN
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CAULKING
Pool Decks ï Patios ï Driveways Powerwashing Masonry ï Concrete 37 Years Experience ï Insured Charles Edelen Caulking Co., Inc. 314-892-5484
ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES GET BETTER ORGANIZED We offer functional solutions, tailored to your needs, so you can live Orderly Ever After. Home, office, moving & much more. Confidential, non-judgmental. 618-466-7638 julie.tracy@sbcglobal.net
PAINTING
DECK STAINING BY BRUSH ONLY
No Spraying ï No Rolling ï No Mess Specializing in Hardwood Decks Work Guaranteed ï Insured ï Ref's NO MONEY DOWN
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O’BRIEN PAINTING & DECORATING, INC.
Free Estimates Andrew Blanton ï Owner & Operator
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting • Power Washing Wallpapering • Plastering
blantonlawn-landscaping.com THE GROUND GUYS Our Fall services include: Aerating, Overseeding, Fertilization, Leaf Cleanup, Mulching and Fall Color Installation. Cecelie or Rich 636-203-9611 thegroundsguys.com CURT'S COMPLETE LAWN and Garden Services FOR LESS!!! Lawn Mowing, Garden Weeding, Power Washing, Patios & Other Honey Do Jobs Done Right! +FALL CLEAN-UP SPECIAL Call Curt at 314-686-2072 GRASS ROOTS LAWNCARE Well established and highly regarded, our family owned business is available to you now. Call 314-458-9560 for a free mowing!"
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314-481-3500 ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Staining & Powerwashing Insured & 30 Years Experience Free Estimates 314-766-2952 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com PAINTING & WALL COVERING Faux Finishes, Wood Finishing, Plaster & Drywall Repairs, Insured, Experienced, Seasonal Rates & Est. DOLAN & CRAWFORD PAINTING CO. 314-843-2991
PET SERVICES THE WELL BEHAVED PET.... For all your home training needs. New Puppy, Puppy Mill, Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems. OH, DON'T FORGET THE CAT!!!! Call me, I can help. Laura @ 636-456-9993 PUP ’N YOU to the rescue! Dog suffering separation anxiety, fear, aggression, or other issues? Cutting edge methods mastered over 25 years. Free 15 min consultation. celiafox@yahoo.com Call Celia 314.898.8000 - Owner
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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT DES PERES • Greenbriar Estates Across from Greenbriar Golf Course 5BR, 2.5BA, 2 Story, 3300 SF, Open Floor Plan, Hardwood Flrs & New Carpet. Master Suite w/ Firpl, Fin LL w/ 2BR, 1BA. Wrap around front porch, private back patio. $2950/mo. Jennifer 702-845-2164 or 314-406-3060 10404 FRONTENAC WOODS LN Frontenac 63131 4BR, 3.5BA, 5000 sq. ft., Finished Basement with Kitchen. Inground Pool. 3 Car Garage. 1+Acre. 618-581-9556 cell
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE PROFIT POTENTIAL! Approximately 72 acres in an area ripe for development less than 2 miles from downtown Traverse City, MI. Invest now and develop in the future! 314-603-1697 windyhillestates.net
RUGS FRENCHTOWN RUG CLEANING ORIENTAL/AREA RUGS FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY (636) 949-0753 www.frenchtownrugcleaning.com
SERVICES WHAT'S FOR DINNER? Dinner is Served, Personal Chef Service will Plan Menus, Grocery Shop and Prepare Meals in Your Home for You to Enjoy at Your Convenience. Alison Brinker, Registered Dietitian 314-845-2709 LN SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
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DISORGANIZED? STRESSED? MOVING? FILES IN SHAMBLES? Margery Miller & Assoc. Organizational Consultants 636-230-6683 We help put order in your life. óóóóóóóóóóóóóóóó THE MOVING MANAGER ....managing the details door to door. A personalized service to organize & oversee your residential or business move. Margery Miller & Assoc. 636-230-6683
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 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 AFFORDABLE HAULING AND MOVING. LOWEST PRICES, SAME DAY SERVICE. CALL JIM 636-282-1930 or 314-277-7135
MR. MOM'S HOME SERVICES: Window & Gutter Cleaning, Decks, Fencing, Houses, Concrete Power Washed and Sealed. Painting. Insured. 314-831-5597
TREES
TREES
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
FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM
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
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Chimney & Complete Houses, Spot Tuckpointing with Color Match. Brick & Stone Repair. Flagstone & Patio Repair. Basement Waterproofing. Caulking, Silicon Waterproofing. Powerwashing. Prompt Free Est. Fully Insured. 314-645-8991 or 636-947-2133 Member of BBB & A+ MC or Visa Accepted
B.S. Horticulture Board Certified Master Arborist
ALL PRO TREE SERVICE Darrell Blessing 636.285.1414 ï 636.221.1214 Affordable Prices 60' Bucket Truck ï Stump Grinding Free Estimates ï Fully Insured 25 Years of Climbing Experience AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE: Professional Service at a Affordable Price. Call Baumann Tree for a free property inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!
TUCKPOINTING
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All Tuck Pointing Basement Work Chimney Repair Painting Carpentry Repair Caulking Step Repair Foundation Roofing New/Repair Waterproofing All Work Guaranteed DON 314-865-0558 A+ Rating with B.B.B.
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PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS Questions? Fidelity, background, locate individuals, etc. 30 years exp. William McAvoy Jr. 314-805-8809 MO. Lic. #201014153 IL. Lic. #115.001507
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COLLECTOR WISHES TO PURCHASE Gun Collections - Old and New Antiques of Any Type Fishing Tackle Call Steve Lapin 314-571-9427 OLD RECORDS WANTED Experienced Collector Pays Cash for Your Record Collection. 45 RPM, 78 RPM and 33.3 RPM. Rock, Soul, Jazz. House Calls Made. Call Kurt for info. 314-324-0521 Robertsville Estate Auction Co. Entire Estates or Just Down Sizing Cash Buyout or Consignment For onsite evaluation call 314-229-9274 or 636-675-5566 www.robertsvilleauction.com WANTED Looking to Buy Antiques, Collectibles, Old Magazines, Post Cards, Comic Books, Fishing Lures, Baseball Paraphernalia & Other Memorabilia. 314-799-7933
WINDOWS M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Est., Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Exp., Ref's. 8-5, 314-968-0987 (D) Paul, 636-529-1529 (E) Mark, 314-968-1356 (E) AMBASSADOR WINDOW CLEANING Angie's List Award Winner Serving St. Louis' Finest Homes Since 1991 636-498-6006
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VACATION RENTALS SKI KEYSTONE 4 BR, 3BA, 2 car heated garage Settlers Creek townhouse available for the 2012/13 season. Development has clubhouse w/heated pool and 2 hot tubs. Call Chris at 314-503-8985 or email @ ctrmbly@aol.com) for availability, rates and more details.
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CHINESE ANTIQUES: QUALITY CHINESE ANTIQUES: BUYING IVORY, JADE and BRONZE figurines, NICE PIECES 314-503-4847
SEEKING WM. INGE & TENNESSE WILLAMS' PHOTOS Looking to Purchase at least 5- 8X10 Black & White Glossy with Scenes from Movies. Interested in any additional movie photos of this size. Call Ellen 314-725-7090
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