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More New Listings 7278 Maryland Avenue - University City Rich details include stunning plantation shutters, gleaming hardwood floors, extensive moldings, leaded glass windows, barrel tile roof, built-in bookshelves and a wood burning fireplace. The chef of the home will enjoy the updated kitchen with custom cabinetry. Entertain with the lower level living room and separate dining room, or head out back to the spacious brick patio. $434,900
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Architectural details display the character you love, while updates provide the modern features you desire. From the cathedral-beamed ceiling in the great room, to the stained glass windows, hardwood floors and updated kitchen, the unit offers a feeling of home. Enjoy your new surroundings in the covered porch area, or relax in the master suite.
3. 13311 Fairfield Circle Drive ● Town & Country
$615,000
Impressive architectural highlights are spread throughout this three-bedroom unit. There is plenty of room to spread out between the living room with coffered ceiling, large dining room and updated kitchen. The best of the entertaining will take place in the incredible lower level with newer stone fireplace, wet-bar, guest suite, office, walkout access to one of Fairfield’s pools and even a putting green!
4. 11220 Hunter’s Pond Road ● Creve Coeur
$1,889,000
This elegant home built by Grotpeter boasts a gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line finishes and opens to two family rooms with architectural highlights galore! Family and friends will easily be entertained with the walk-out lower level and its family room, fireplace, game room, bar area, bedroom, full bath, movie theater room and a large rec room. Enjoy outdoors with the gorgeous pool and professionally landscaped yard.
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$849,000
A beautiful, wooded acre holds this New England charmer. A gracious reception is presented upon entry courtesy of lovely millwork, fresh decor, hardwoods and vast architectural detailing. Equipped with premier appliances and premium features, the gourmet kitchen will accommodate any feast. Entertaining space is in abundance with the huge family room, separate dining room, gorgeous pool and patio, as well as the walkout lower level. OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3!
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NEW LISTING! Preserved to keep its historic integrity, this home is enhanced with modern updates, especially seen in the kitchen and baths. The hardwood floors, period millwork, pocket doors and stained glass take you back in time. Beautifully maintained, the home has not only great curb appeal, but a private backyard including a nice deck.
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21 Windsor Terrace Lane (Creve Coeur). $1,675,000
273 Wanderfern Woods (Innsbrook).
$189,000
3 Glocca Mora Lane (Ladue).
271 Copper Mountain (Fenton).
$179,900
$1,549,000
7953 Park Drive (Richmond Heights).
$1,475,000
2137 Oak Drive (Crystal Lake Park).
$175,000
18832 Wild Horse Creek (Chesterfield).
$1,399,900
5211 Devonshire (St. Louis).
$155,000
1 Masonridge Court (T & C). ●
$1,395,000
8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).
$148,000
32 Conway Cove Drive (Chesterfield).
$139,900
12249 Ladue Road (Ladue).
$1,299,000
7 Warson Downs (Ladue).
$1,295,000
9754 Old Warson (Ladue).
$1,250,000
12 Berkley Lane (Ladue).
With uncompromising attention to detail, this home offers stylish spaces for today's lifestyles with the charm of an historic home. The combination of the custom kitchen and family room serves as the central hub for the main floor living space. Highlights include historic millwork, updated baths, floor-to-ceiling bookcases, a finished lower level…truly too many to mention! There is a charming red barn with a space for family and friends to gather near the stunning pool.
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706 Yeatman Avenue (Webster Groves).
1008 Bramley Lane (Richmond Heights). $1,175,000
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$1,899,000
$999,000
Condos, Villas, Town Homes 800 South Hanley #4E (Clayton).
$1,125,000
232 North Kingshighway #908 (St. Louis). $1,050,000
2603 Wild Plum Valley (Pacific).
$989,000
150 Carondelet Plaza, #901 (Clayton).
$895,000
58 Muirfield Court (Town & Country).
$929,000
206 Carlyle Lake Drive (Creve Coeur).
$865,000
5 Country Estates Place (Frontenac).
$849,000
13345 Fairfield Circle (Town & Country).
$639,900
11511 Cragwold Road (Sunset Hills).
$849,000
13344 Fairfield Circle (Town & Country).
$519,500
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215 North Central #1 N (Clayton).
$300,000
$699,000
4440 Lindell #403 (St. Louis).
$269,999
133 Hawthorne Estates (T & C).
23 Woodmere Pass Court (St. Charles). 26 S. Spoede Road (Creve Coeur).
$649,500
5381 Pershing Ave #203 (Central West End). $250,000
381 Conway Gardens Ct. (Creve Coeur).
$634,500
900 Hanley Road #7A (Clayton).
$238,000
409 Bates Street (New Haven).
$575,000
453 Whittier Street (St. Louis).
$235,000
139 Ladue Oaks Drive (Creve Coeur).
$574,900
5635 Waterman #31 (St. Louis).
$174,900
1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).
$550,000
5579 Waterman #D (Central West End).
$167,500
$535,000
470 Lake Avenue, #2S (St. Louis).
$159,000
$525,000
1508 High School (Brentwood).
$142,500
$487,500
32 Conway Cove Drive (Chesterfield).
$139,900 $114,000
10225 Thornwood Drive (Ladue). 13622 Peacock Farm (T & C).
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17536 Adams Way (Chesterfield). 2043 Paul Renaud Blvd. (Lake St. Louis).
$470,000
801 N. Hanley, Unit D (University City).
4457 McPherson Avenue (St. Louis).
$429,000
2524 Creve Coeur Mill Road #9 (Maryland Heights). $74,900
116 Edwin Avenue (Glendale).
$399,900
25 Berry Oaks Lane (Glendale).
$395,000
8430 Louwen Drive (Ladue).
$379,900
10074 Briarwood Drive (Ladue).
$370,000
2 Daniel Road (Ladue).
$1,200,000
19234 St. Albans Valley (Wildwood).
$349,900
45 Trent Drive (Ladue).
$1,095,000
216 Sundrop Court (Eureka).
$343,475
1590 North Woodlawn Ave. (Ladue).
7448 Amherst Avenue (University City).
$339,000
7041 Stanford Avenue (U. City). ●
$299,900
433 Par Lane (Kirkwood).
$299,000
403 Johanna Place (Ballwin).
$279,900
339 Bogey Lane (Kirkwood).
$268,000
40 Bellerive Acres (Bellerive Acres).
$259,000
1526 Holly Drive (Webster Groves).
$234,900
837 Clark Avenue (Webster Groves).
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509 South Fillmore Avenue (Kirkwood).
$219,000
9915 Alden Lane (Rock Hill).
$198,500
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H E U R BA N L EAGU E O F Metropolitan St. Louis held a special cocktail reception at The Top of the Met to honor outstanding donors and volunteers. The Urban League provides ladders to economic sustainability through partnerships with individuals, families, corporations, foundations, community leaders, government and civic institutions. Co-chairs for the evening were Lou and Jackie Brock, and Todd Schnuck. Emily Pitts served as mistress of ceremonies, while songstress Denise Thimes provided the evening’s entertainment. More photos on page 80
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EABODY ENERGY LEADERS IN Education held its annual awards dinner at the Hilton at the Ballpark. Peabody chairman and CEO Greg Boyce, Blanche Touhill and Gov. Jay Nixon were on hand to honor Paul Bozdech, principal at Loyola Academy, as Educator of the Year. The Leaders in Education program rewards dedicated education professionals—from teachers and coaches to librarians and counselors—who inspire and motivate youth to succeed. Award recipients are selected anonymously throughout the school year by a committee of top educators and business leaders. Bozdech, who was selected from 33 nominees, was awarded $5,000.
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ORTH SIDE COMMUNITY School was the beneficiary of a book party hosted at the home of longtime supporter and community volunteer Barbara Landesman. Guests enjoyed browsing and purchasing books specifically chosen by the teachers at North Side for their classrooms and library, as well as sipping on cocktails and sampling light appetizers. North Side is a St. Louis Public Charter School, founded in 2008 by John Grote and Ross Woolsey. The school has grown over the years, and now has an enrollment of 350 students, including a pre-kindergarten program started in 2012. Landesman and Lindsay Bush served as co-chairs. More photos on page 80
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12 Foxboro Road, Ladue Offered at $399,000.
10129 Conway Road, Ladue new listing. Offered at $699,999.
10 Country Life Acres, Village of Country Life Acres Offered at $1,095,000.
7520 Oxford Drive, Unit 2W, Clayton new listing. $279,000. Open 9/28, 1-3 PM.
1837 Woodfin Court, Kirkwood new listing. $579,900. Open 9/28, 1-3 PM.
108 Club Creek Court, St. Albans Offered at $890,000.
3 Whitfield Lane, Ladue new listing. $749,000. Open 9/28, 1-3 PM.
11514 Sandy View Drive, Pattonville Schools new listing. Offered at $179,900.
17720 Greystone Terrace Drive, Wildwood Offered at $550,000.
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7946 Teasdale Avenue, University City offered at $385,000.
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305 north Bemiston Avenue, Clayton offered at $819,000.
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You won’t believe the combination of the privacy on this acre lot and the pristine and meticulous condition of this spacious updated Kirkwood 2-story! Beautiful flooring everywhere, moldings and natural light. The kitchen was remodeled by RSI and includes top-of-the-line products throughout. Spacious screened porch, huge deck, hot tub in separate deck area, professionally finished lower walk out level with full bath, built in shelving, and a bonus room/ 5th bedroom area! The main floor offers a den/office with 2nd fireplace and built-ins. Charming living and dining room areas have wood flooring. Master bedroom has “his and hers” full baths! Side entry garage on a cul de sac lot with great access!
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Charm and comfort abound in this wonderful home in an ideal location! You will love this home from the minute you walk into the large living room with gas fireplace and gorgeous picture window. The dining room has a bay window and the updated kitchen has granite counter tops and ample white cabinets. Off the kitchen is an inviting family room/sunroom that opens onto the lovely patio and pool. There are also two bedrooms on the first floor (one of which is currently being used as an office) plus a full bath. Upstairs you will find another bedroom and full bath as well as the gracious master bedroom with sitting area. The lower level offers a wonderful family room area.
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OR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW, golfers from around the region gathered at Whitmoor Country Club to take part in the third annual Old Newsboys Ralph Kaufman Memorial Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament supports the Old Newboys Fund, which benefits 270 local children’s charities. Golfers enjoyed lunch before heading to the course, as well as participating in challenging contests and luxurious amenities—even haircuts and back massages were offered! The day concluded with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and an awards ceremony. More photos on page 80
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It’s official: Garden Glow will once again light up the MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN this winter. The holiday light exhibit will take place Nov. 22 through Jan. 3, with more than half a million lights adorning the Garden’s most iconic locations. Also on tap are interactive displays, including a make-yourown life-size snowmen station, as well as a fire pit for making S’mores. Tickets are now available through mobot.org/glow.
FAIR SAINT LOUIS is returning to Forest Park for a second year. America’s Biggest Birthday Party is celebrating its 35th year in 2015, and will run for three days, from July 2 to July 4, across Art Hill. An estimated 250,000 fair-goers attended Fair Saint Louis this summer.
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Ready for your close-up? Ladue News wants to celebrate the state of your union! If you are celebrating 30, 35, 40, 45 or 50+ years of wedded bliss this year (or know someone who is), we’d love to hear about it. Send in a recent photograph of the couple, along with their names and wedding date. We’ll publish as many photos as space allows in a MILESTONE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY GALLERY in our Oct. 10 edition. Email submissions (at least 1 MB in size) to Blaise HartSchmidt at bhart-schmidt@ laduenews.com by Oct. 6.
We’re also still looking for trick-or-treating photos for LN’s annual HALLOWEEN PHOTO GALLERY. Send us last year’s best Halloween photo of your child(ren) by Monday, Oct. 13, complete with names and hometown. We’ll publish as many pictures as space allows in the Oct. 24 edition of Ladue News. Email photos to Julia Christensen at jchristensen@laduenews.com.
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A coalition of arts and community groups is presenting #WithNormandy: A Concert for Peace & Unity this Sunday, Sept. 28. The concert, which is free and open to the public, begins at 4:30 p.m. at Normandy High School’s Viking Hall. Highlights on tap include mezzo-soprano DENYCE GRAVES and soprano CHRISTINE BREWER performing with the Normandy H.S. Choir. Partner organizations for the event include the Normandy Schools Collaborative, Opera Theatre, Jazz St. Louis, The Sheldon, the Urban League Young Professionals, Arts & Faith St. Louis and St. Louis Public Radio.
THE SHELDON is celebrating St. Louis’ milestone anniversary with 250 Years of St. Louis Music: American Music at Its Best. Headliners for the Oct. 17 concert include PETER MARTIN, DENISE THIMES, KIM MASSIE, BILLY PEEK and others, along with cutting-edge chamber ensemble ALARM WILL SOUND. The performances will take place throughout the concert hall, galleries and ballroom, and feature all genres of American music. The concert is part of the American Arts Experience, a 17-day festival from Oct. 3 through 19, at arts venues throughout St. Louis. For more information, visit AmericanArtsStl.org.
World-renowned guitarist and Ladue H.S. alum DOUGLAS NIEDT (’71) is coming home to open ST. LOUIS CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY’S 51st season. Niedt’s performance this Saturday, Sept. 27, begins at 8 p.m. at The Ethical Society. His repertoire will include audience favorites from Gershwin, Berstein, Mancini and more. For ticket information, visit guitarstlouis.net.
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Thanks to the efforts of students participating in the Read to the Finish program, several Kirk Day School faculty and staff revved their engines in a race against teachers from other schools. The reading-incentive program rewards young readers with a free ticket to Gateway Motorsports Park, and the opportunity to watch their teachers race to the finish. Pictured: Ben Porter, Jennifer Rush, Shannon Byerley and Mark Byerley
Benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, more than 200 golfers hit the links at the organization’s 14th annual golf event. Golfers played on two, 18-hole courses at the Country Club of St. Albans, and enjoyed a silent auction. Almost $250,000 was raised for the organization, which offers services, including after-school and summer activities, dental care, teen-pregnancy prevention and sports team expenses, for more than 5,700 kids every year. Pictured: Flint Fowler and Jim Butler
More than 375 guests enjoyed cocktails, food from top area restaurants and a purse and shoe raffle at the Humane Society of Missouri’s ninth annual Purses & Pumps for Pooches and Pals. The event raised $70,000 for the organization’s Animal Cruelty Fund, which investigates, heals and prevents animal abuse and neglect. Pictured: Kathy Warnick, Karen Kelly, Pam Nicholson, Judy Gruender, Harika Fava and Jan Torrisi-Mokwa
In an event connecting successful women with girls who have been abused and are now leading healthy lives, Nikki Jay and Marie Craig, wives of St. Louis Cardinals players, attended Great Circle’s 12th annual Changing Prisms event. Jay and Craig watched 40 girls from across the state dance and play drums, before spending time with them and hearing their stories. The workshop helps the young women identify anxieties and establish goals to help them succeed. Pictured: DeBorah and Malaika
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Beating a late-afternoon downpour, golfers at the 13th annual Bill Wallis Golf Classic raised more than $100,000 to honor the Wallis Companies founder, who lost his battle with melanoma in 2001. The Bill Wallis Charitable Foundation awards college scholarships to some of the area’s most promising students. Pictured: Rachel and Thomas Andreasson
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magine 100 people who start working at age 25. “By age 65, 1 percent will be considered wealthy; 4 percent will have enough money saved for retirement; 3 percent will still be working; 63 percent will be dependent on Social Security, friends, relatives or charity; and 29 percent will be dead,” says Alan Skrainka, chief investment officer at Cornerstone Wealth Management and author of the book Principle Based Investing: A Sensible Guide to Investment Success. “That’s frightening stuff. So I’m on a mission, trying to save the world—one investor at a time.” The reason many people don’t retire with adequate savings is twofold, Skrainka says: They don’t save enough, and they don’t have the knowledge or experience to invest their savings wisely. That was the impetus behind his book, which lays out principles that can be used to make those wise investments—rather than relying on the news cycle, which can so easily lead investors astray, he notes. “The month before the financial crisis, a survey of 50 economists showed that not a single one was predicting a recession,” Skrainka says. “And this
was just before the worst downturn in the economy in 75 years. Ben Bernanke told Congress, I don’t anticipate any serious problems.” Especially when they’re not working with a financial adviser, many people tend to invest based on emotions, Skrainka says. “They buy when they feel good—and prices are high; and sell when they feel bad—and prices are low. If you buy high and sell low, you’re not going to make a lot of money in investing. The most important role an adviser can play is to help investors avoid making decisions based on their emotions.” When choosing an adviser, investors need to find
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someone who “isn’t simply a salesman,” Skrainka says. “I suggest someone with 10 years or more of experience, and with appropriate qualifications. Ask for their credentials—are they a chartered professional planner?” He suggests working with a registered investment adviser, which means they are held to a fiduciary standard. “Advisers who are fiduciaries must recommend investments they believe are the best choice for their clients. Brokers only have to recommend investments that are ‘suitable,’ which could mean almost anything.” Because it is impossible to predict the future, investors should instead base their financial plan on principles, Skrainka says. “Principles are timeless. They work, and they never change.” Here are a few Continued on page 79
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espite an economic recession, the nation’s net worth has increased by $23 trillion during the past 15 years, according to the Federal Reserve. And as Americans’ financial assets grow, many may be asking themselves: Where should I invest my wealth? Among options, a trust company, a broker and a registered investment adviser can help clients handle their investments in different ways. While all of these advisers can provide investment solutions for more simple or short-term plans, from cash management to stocks and bonds, only some advisers offer guidance for more complex or longer-term plans. “All help people manage their investments; and at some level, they help people with some financial planning—but this may be at different levels of resources and sophistication,” says Ray Stranghoener, president of The Commerce Trust Company. A trust company, typically a division of a commercial bank, can manage your assets, as well as transfer your wealth. Its advisers operate under the fiduciary standard, which legally binds them to act in the best interest of the client. “An adviser working for a trust company must act impartially
and solely for the benefit of the client, must avoid conflict of interest and self-dealing, and must act in the client’s best interest,” explains Maurice Quiroga, executive VP and managing director at PNC Wealth Management. Under law, a trust company also must sell products at fair market value and disclose product fees through regular statements. And because trust companies often are associated with large banking corporations, they have strong buying power— which can lead to lower product prices for clients, Quiroga says. Clients with $1 million-plus in assets commonly seek the assistance of trust companies because they have a history of being safe havens for risk management, ensuring wealth stability and transfer, he adds. “Assets are much safer with trust companies because they are held in your name and trust, and not co-mingled with broker assets.” A registered investment adviser can help manage clients’ assets, and may also assist in financial planning for the future. Like trust companies, registered investment advisers are held to a fiduciary standard, legally bound to be completely transparent and always do what best serves the client’s needs. Some registered investment advisers also put brokers in competition for trade, optimizing the best price for clients, says Shannon Moenkhaus,
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a certified financial planner and wealth adviser at Buckingham Asset Management. A broker often is a commission-paid employee who earns from making transactions for clients. Regulated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), brokers are held to a suitability standard when selling products and services based on the needs of clients. The product or service must only be suitable—not harmful—to the client’s portfolio, Moenkhaus explains. “In a brokerage environment, clients typically are more selfdirected,” Stranghoener says. “They want advice, but they want to make their own decisions and are looking for the broker to execute the transactions they decide on.” Quiroga also notes that brokers cannot be a trustee for wealth transfer. When it comes to choosing the right adviser for you, Stranghoener says it’s an individual choice for each client. But local advisers agree that the most important element of the client-adviser relationship is trust. “Investors at all age levels should know who they are working with—who the firm’s adviser works for, the compensation that they make and how they manage their money,” Quiroga notes. And Moenkhaus says clients should be sure to ask themselves: Is there any reason why you wouldn’t want the clients’ interests to come first? {LadueNews.com} September 26, 2014
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erhaps you purchased the right painting at the right time. Maybe your coin collection caught the eye of the ideal investor. Suppose that stamp turned out to be big-money postage. These all are possible outcomes of investing in collectibles—but so is having a basement full of Beanie Babies. David Ott, Acropolis Investment Management founding partner, mentions those once-coveted toys as an example while explaining collectible— or hobby—investing. Simply put, it’s investing in “anything that people enjoy for the purpose of collection; and, if you want to do it as an investment, you believe [it] will increase in value.” And a lot of people seem to be doing it.
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According to a recent BMO Private Bank study of affluent Missouri residents—specifically those with $1 million or more in investible assets—57 percent participate in hobby investing. Nationally speaking, the number is 68 percent—and, coming in at 38 percent across the country, the most common collectible investment is coins. Be it coins, art, wine or antiques, the options for collectibles are limitless—but being a collectible doesn’t necessarily make it a sound investment. “You hear this from every money manager: Diversification is always important,” says Dino Cannella, senior VP and managing director at BMO Private Bank. “But when we talk diversification, things like hobby investing should be a relatively small portion. Depending upon the individuals—it’s hard to quantify—maybe less than five to 10 percent.” Ott points out that the Rothschild banking family believed one ought to have one-third of assets in investments, one-third in real estate and one-third in artwork. “I think collectibles ought to be for the purpose of enjoyment, and there can be an investment benefit to come out of it,” Ott says. “For people who like to collect and have some money to do it, wonderful. If you can realize some gain out of it, icing on the cake. But I think it’s a mistake to say, I’ve got a million-dollar net worth; I’m going to allocate 5 percent to artwork because the Rothschilds thought it was a good idea…It doesn’t work far more often than it does work.”
Ott mentions there are a variety of issues that collectible investors may face, including the fact that the items are illiquid (without a readily available price)—especially, he says, for things that are one-of-a-kind. Additionally, collectibles are taxed differently than stocks and bonds. “If you buy stock and sell it 10 years later, there’s a capital gains tax; and the federal rate is either 15 or 20 percent, depending on your tax bracket,” Ott explains. “Collectible is 28 percent—so, your painting has a much higher tax rate.” Both professionals echo the importance of collecting for enjoyment, which seems to be a large factor for most; the BMO study found that ‘fun’ was the driving factor for 70 percent of highnet-worth collecting Missourians, followed by ‘combines interests with investing’ at 48 percent. “Investing in collectibles really is a passion investment versus attempting to create additional wealth,” Cannella says. “There’s too much risk and very little equity involved with investing in collectibles. What is a particular painting worth? What is a particular sculpture worth? Well, it’s probably worth what somebody’s willing to pay for it, versus [the fact that] we know how they determine the share price of a particular stock of a company— there’s some math and science involved there.” Ott echoes a similar caution, explaining it’s best to invest in collectibles for the love of it, not for the investment. “If you don’t love it, stick with stocks and bonds.”
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If you donate a large sum, is there any guarantee that your funds will be used as you expect? No, there isn’t. It’s not a pleasant answer, but the truth is, a lot of times, the donor will not really follow through; they’ll just trust the charity to make the right decisions. And for the most part they do—I don’t want to send the message that there are a lot of rotten charities—but I do think charities need to pay a lot more attention to this. You would think the guarantee would come from enforcement. The attorney general has the oversight of representing the public’s interest—or in this case, the donor’s interest—against the charity. Different states are equipped differently to deal with this, and if the state doesn’t have much manpower for following through on complaints, the donor might not have his or her wishes fulfilled. By the same token, we’re starting to see some clarification that donors do have rights in this situation, and if they take it to court or to the attorney general, donors do have a legal right to expect the charity to follow through on gift agreement terms.
The donor has to have a relationship with the charity, and they should get to know the board, execut ive d i re c to r and senior staff. They should find out how they’re stewarding other gifts. It’s not easy, and there’s no onestop shopping. In the end, there has to be trust; and if there’s a lack of trust, then things don’t get done. On the other side of the coin, the charities have to be careful to protect their interests. One of my favorite suggestions is never to use the phrase ‘in perpetuity’ in a gift agreement. If you say you’re going to do something in perpetuity, you’re a fool. Within one generation, a board or chief executive can take in a gift and they’re really obligating future generations of the organization to abide by that agreement. Just because they’re looking for money and someone is willing to give a $1-million gift, they shouldn’t give away the store. There needs to be a much more realistic conversation between the donor and charity—there needs to
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but at the same time, it does give some guidance. The lesson that donors need to learn is they have to be better at communicating what they want their money to do into the future, and charities have to be clear in agreeing what they will do with that money.
be an understanding of what the donor wants and what the charity can do. Once the donation is made, there are ways to continue the relationship as time goes on and the donor has to be a part of it. But the onus falls on the charities to stay in touch and make sure the money is being used the way they wanted it to, and if there’s a change, they need to explain why it’s a good idea. If you’re making a major donation, is it important to have an attorney as part of the process? If you’re talking about having a gift agreement put together, a donor would be wise to have an attorney present. The attorney will think about things that the donor might not; and there’s a parallel concern there for the nonprofit, too. Do you have any final thoughts on this topic? Donors and charities need to talk with each other respectfully and honestly to make sure everyone is on the same page. It’s like having a wedding and then a marriage: The day you’re married, it’s a wonderful celebration and it’s all about the future, and no one is unhappy. It’s like that the day a gift is agreed to or signed—there’s optimism and accomplishment. But, as with a marriage, the next day, you’ve got to start working on it and it’s not always easy. Nothing will guarantee success more than that constant attention to the donor and how the money is being used; that creates the trust and respect.
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Connect the Dots
A Fix for Ferguson? By Benjamin Akande, Ph.D.
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Job creation: Unemployment is disproportionately higher among African-Americans than whites in the greater St. Louis metro region. Area corporations should consider following in the footsteps of Centene by creating jobs in Ferguson or making commitments to hire residents who live within that zip code. They should team up with the local school districts to offer internships or part-time jobs to promising students, and develop pathways to steer them to college or the vocations. They also could make financial commitments to the city, such as paying for the installation of cameras in patrol cars or renovating or building recreational facilities. Take the ivy tower to the streets: The greater St. Louis region is home to a large number of colleges and universities, many of which offer job-training programs. St. Louis Community College, which operates a campus within a mile of the neighborhood that was at the heart of the riots, offers numerous job-training opportunities,
Revitalization requires the teamwork of corporations, foundations, nonprofits, universities, churches, current and former elected officials, and an assortment of other community leaders. but participation by Ferguson residents needs to be increased. This could be a great opportunity for the college to partner with community organizations, corporations and the city to attract young people. Some of these partner organizations could consider underwriting some or all of the educational costs for these students. The other St. Louis-based colleges should consider working together to study underlying problems like crime, unemployment, underemployment and poverty issues dogging Ferguson – and devise solutions to vanquish them. They could also use their unique resources and programs to benefit the community. Locally based universities and colleges could use Ferguson as a testing ground for the implementation of many of these innovative ideas. Other universities should consider picking individual issues and focus on tackling them. Academics specializing in public administration and law enforcement, for instance,
could study the idea of encouraging a merger of the 24 police departments that serve North County municipalities in an attempt to create a more diverse law enforcement agency. Develop a collective voice: Corporations, foundations, community organizations and leaders could work together to lobby the federal government for financial resources, such as economic development funds and disaster recovery funds. St. Louis is the home of the some of the world’s largest and most powerful companies. It also is the hometown of some respected former elected officials, including Dick Gephardt, John Danforth and John Ashcroft. Their talents – and clout—should be enlisted in this effort. An investment on the part of all will not be a one-way street. A community that is safe, vibrant and financially healthy is good for business.
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ne of the few gems of good news in the aftermath of the unrest in Ferguson was the announcement from Centene Corporation that it would open a claims processing center in the troubled city. The center will create up to 200 full-time jobs with health benefits. The announcement is a shot in the arm for the predominantly African-American community that has wrestled with relatively high levels of poverty and unemployment—even before the riots. Poverty, lack of access to good paying jobs, and feelings of economic and political marginalization are often triggers for unrest. We applaud Centene and its CEO, Michael Neidorff, for taking steps to uplift this community. However, Centene can’t do this alone. Revitalization requires the teamwork of corporations, foundations, nonprofits, universities, churches, current and former elected officials, and an assortment of other community leaders. Together, they can examine the root causes of the riots and ensure that those underlying problems are eliminated. They also should examine other economically disadvantaged communities that are potential trouble spots, particularly in the North County area. Here are a few other areas they could work on:
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It’s All Relative: Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Co.
Behind the Chocolate Counter
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By Paul Brown
“We are in a happy business, we make people happy. Chocolate puts you in a great mood—it’s too numerous to mention how many good things chocolate does for you.” Dan Abel SR.
children working alongside. “We’ve got three great kids and they all have their own talents. People ask us, How do you get along working together? And we say we all respect each other’s talents.” They also are all down-to-earth folks and do whatever is needed in the factory. They were all wearing hair nets and white work aprons when I arrived. Christina handles the bulk of the administration and HR duties, Dan Jr. is the business manager, and Christopher is in-charge of production, in addition to being a certified master candy-maker. Christopher laughs as he recalls how he started
out the same way almost everybody else does. “I was the trash boy for eight years! That’s how you get an appreciation for it, and that’s why I’m able to make candy today.” The company has grown past the stage of a mom-and-pop operation. It has to comply with rigorous FDA rules and regulations for production, packaging and distribution; but Dan Jr. says at least one of part of the federal guidelines have been pretty simple to follow. “The FDA makes us keep a log of complaints—it’s still empty,” he notes. “The FDA inspectors tell us, You can’t have thousands of customers and not have a complaint.” His usual response to the FDA? “People love it, it’s chocolate! We never have any returns.” The company also has taken some steps to go above and beyond industry standards. It only contracts with cocoa producers on the Ivory Coast in Africa and sugar farmers in Belize who are Fair Trade Certified. That certification not only enhances the quality of the raw products, but ensures higher wages and a better quality of life for the producers. The Abels also point out that at least 20 percent of the power used in their factory comes from solar panels. The factory itself has become a St. Louis attraction, as an estimated 90,000 people have taken tours there. One taste of a newly made treat hot off the line by a tour guest is all they’ll need to realize that business is sweet, indeed.
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usiness is sweet these days for a St. Louis family of chocolatemakers. Dan and Rosalie Abel established the Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company in 1981, at just about the same time they were establishing their family. Since then, they’ve added three family members to the management team—daughter Christina and sons Dan Jr. and Christopher—and today, they sell their delectable chocolate confections at 2,000 retail locations in all 50 states and Canada. Dan Jr., the company’s VP of operations, literally grew up in the business. He was not only the proverbial ‘kid in the candy store,’ he was the owner’s kid in the chocolate factory. He says he came up with his first chocolate original when he was about 9 years old. “I took some broken Oreo pieces, crushed them up, put them in chocolate and made an Oreo chocolate bar,” he remembers. “My dad let me sell it and we sold out in a couple of days. I thought it was so cool that something I created was put on the shelves and people bought it.” In the beginning, the Abels had one small candy-making production line; today, they have a modern 30,000-square-foot facility on The Hill with enough manpower, know-how and equipment to produce 10 pounds of chocolates a minute at maximum capacity. The Abels own nine chocolate stores in St. Louis and added a tenth when they bought Lake Forest Confections on Clayton Road. Another key expansion came in 2009, when they reintroduced the Mavrakos chocolate name. They still use the same hand-written secret recipes that John Mavrakos scrolled into a leather binder when he came to St. Louis for the World’s Fair in 1904, and later opened a small ice-cream shop and chocolate store. The family is about as ‘St. Louis’ as they come: The guys, including dad, all went to Chaminade. The girls, Rosalie and Christina, went to Villa Duchesne. Dan Sr. and Rosalie met in 1978 when they both went to Ft. Lauderdale for spring break. Dan had arrived there early and was at the airport picking up his brother, who was coming in on the flight from St. Louis. While waiting at the gate, Dan recalls seeing Rosalie come off the same plane. “As soon as I saw her, I told my brother, I am going to marry that girl.” The rest, as they say, is chocolatecovered history. Dan Sr. says his success is further proof that the chocolate business is special. “We are in a happy business, we make people happy,” he says. “Chocolate puts you in a great mood—it’s too numerous to mention how many good things chocolate does for you.” He and Rosalie say what makes it even more special for them is having their
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ore than 400,000 kids in the U.S. and almost 18 million worldwide await a forever home, according to the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. Local adoption attorneys are one piece of the puzzle when it comes to helping kids in Missouri and throughout the globe find forever families. But there are a multitude of legal concerns when dealing with domestic—and especially international—adoptions. Area attorneys handle a range of domestic adoptions, including those of children in foster care, independent adoptions (where birth parents choose adoptive parents for their biological child) and step-parents’ adoptions of step-children. With foster-care adoption, attorneys work through the Children’s Division in the Missouri Department of Social Services. In the case of independent adoptions, attorneys represent prospective parents to finalize the adoption of a child who is placed up for adoption by his or her biological parents. In each case, for prospective adoptive Missouri parents, Missouri adoption laws must be complied with whether the child is from Missouri or another state, explains family law attorney Catherine Keefe of Keefe & Brodie. While some attorneys can help find kids for prospective parents, others finalize the adoption in court after a parent-child match has been made through a public agency. Family law attorney Susan Block of Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal deals with the latter case. The main legal concern for domestic adoptions is on the biological parents’ birth rights, which must be terminated by court order or by filing a relinquishment. In addition, legal fees and the length of the legal adoption process may vary significantly, depending on the type of adoption involved and its circumstances. An adoption agency also will provide a home study to determine if the prospective adoptive parents are deemed suitable. When it comes to international adoption, few local attorneys deal with these cases since the Hague Convention went into force in 2008.
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Business in focus
By Blaise Hart-Schmidt
AVID BEAVERS has been named director of D Logan University’s Viscero-Somatic Center. ERIC FAIR has been appointed as the new director of archdiocesan records and archives by the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. has added GINO GUSMANO and SHANNON SUMMERS as associates to the firm. The Central Christian School board of directors has announced JOHN MURRAY as head of school. Murray has served as headmaster of the Fourth Presbyterian School in Potomac, Maryland, since 2008. AMY HUFF was recently hired by architectural firm Trivers Associates as project manager and associate. Huff previously worked at the firm from 2001 to 2006 as a project architect. Regions Financial Corp. recently named ERIC MADKINS community affairs officer for the Midwest area. Madkins has won several awards for his work in affordable housing. BEVERLY BOKOVITZ, VP of patient care services and chief nursing officer at St. Anthony’s, has been promoted to the office of the president. She continues to serve as chief nursing officer. SSM Health Care has announced it will be changing its name this fall to SSM Health. The new name is to better reflect the organization’s commitment to managing health and wellness, in addition to treating illness. LEAH BORROWMAN has joined Phoenix Risk Assessment as chief of staff, where she will oversee all strategic planning, staff orientation and training, and coordinate the firm’s charitable and community involvement. Washington University School of Medicine urologist DR. ARNOLD BULLOCK has been named the inaugural Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Distinguished Professor of Urology. DR. DAVID LINEHAN, professor of surgery and chief of the section of hepatobiliary, pancreatic and gastrointestinal surgery, has been named the inaugural Neidorff Family and Robert C. Packman Professor. Professor of pathology and immunology DR. EMIL UNANUE recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Immunologists. DR. REGIS O’KEEFE was named head of orthopaedic surgery.
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ANGIE EARLYWINE has joined CannonDesign as senior VP, and will lead the St. Louis corporate/commercial practice. Mosby Building Arts has hired TODD BACHMANN as a client service representative, TIFFANY FISCHER as accounts receivable coordinator, JILLIAN BRINKMAN as a designer, LAURA POWDERLY as design assistant, and KAREN HOWE as receptionist and administrative assistant.
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DRS. SYED HUQ, PAULA OLDEG, PATRICIA WILLIAMS, DAVID GERMAN and HERBERT LUBOWITZ have all recently joined Mercy Clinic. ThrottleNet, a St. Louis-based IT firm, has named KEVIN BANKS as virtual chief information officer. Banks has 16 years of technology and project-management experience. The North American Association of Club Athletic Directors recently named JEFF TUHRO of the Missouri Athletic Club as Athletic Director of the Year. For the sixth year in a row, St. Luke’s Hospital has received the 2014 Healthgrades Women’s Health Excellence Award. It is the only hospital in the state to receive the honor for six consecutive years. JOE NEVINS has been named senior mortgage banker of The PrivateBank’s community banking group. He previously worked as an independent mortgage broker. Armstrong Teasdale recently welcomed CALVIN MATTHEWS, outside general counsel for Show Me Hospitality, and ERIC WALTER, a prominent trial attorney, to the firm. ERIC BOGENSCHUTZ has joined the St. Louis HOK office, and will serve as the buildingSMART manager. Nonprofit Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF), which supports innovation in education by funding advanced technology in classrooms, has hired CHARMAINE SMITH as executive director. For its outstanding memory care staff and training programs, Parc Provence has received a Distinguished Provider Recognition Award from CPI. TRINA FOX-KONZ has joined The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission as its national convention sales manager. HOLLY LAMMERT has joined the organization as its executive meeting sales manager.
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Westminster Christian Academy
Building a World-Class Education By Julia Christensen
move was a means to an end, which is to build a world-class Christian school.” What defines a world-class Christian school is a constant source of reflection, Stoner says. “We talk so frequently about parents who have options for education for their kids. Education is one of the most life-shaping influences, so the question is, How do we choose? At Westminster, we focus on two things: quality and a distinctive education. Our major distinction is to provide Christian families in St. Louis with the option to have an education that takes Christian faith and integrates it with learning—in the classroom, co-curricular activities and community life.” Stoner describes the school’s mission as threefold. It begins with academics: Westminster offers STEM education, which includes curricula designed around the use of personal iPads during middle school. The arts also receive attention through programs such as orchestra, drama, visual arts, improv, choir and more. Out of the classroom, students can participate in many athletic
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endeavors, including football, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball and wrestling, to name a few. Stoner says the other two focuses of the school’s mission include forming a Christian world view and spiritual formation. “All courses talk from a perspective that helps our kids understand what it means to be a Christian.” An open house is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23.
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t has been a landmark few years at Westminster Christian Academy, where enrollment currently is at its highest: 1,017 students throughout its co-ed middle and high schools. “We’re grateful to see continued growth in enrollment,” says Tom Stoner, who is in his second year as head of the school. “That’s one of many healthy signs for this school that’s very encouraging.” In addition to new students, new professionals have joined the Westminster team, including John Sarra, former Washington University art professor and new chair of Westminster’s art department; and former Washington University associate provost Shelley Milligan, the new executive director of institutional advancement and strategy. In addition, Lindsay Carlile has been named the new assistant athletic director; she also will direct Westminster’s Center for Coaching Excellence. Stoner notes that this is the school’s fourth year in a new $70 million campus in Town & Country, after many years on Ladue Road. “What did that move make possible? It wasn’t an end in itself: The
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We’re Ready to Trick-or Treat! BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT
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N THE COMING WEEKS, AS LEAVES AND TEMPERATURES BEGIN TO DROP, something amazing happens: Masks and bulk bags of candy begin to magically appear on store shelves. It’s an enchanting time of year for little ones, who begin dreaming of what otherworldly costumes they can don to collect the most sweets. Though it’s still a few weeks away, LN spoke with a handful of first- and secondgraders at Rossman about their plans for Halloween.
“A lobster, because I went to Maine this year.” –Shil P., 6 “Maybe a Power Ranger, or maybe a football player.” –Cameron B., 6 “A strawberry!” –Sameera R., 6 “A deep-sea octopus or an anglerfish.” –Clive S., 7 “A robot.” –Mikey S., 8 “Frank from Minecraft.” –Max N., 6 “A vampire, fairy or vampire fairy.” –Adrianna E., 7 “Jawa from Star Wars.” –G.T. C., 7 “Iron Man.” –Vincent Z., 6 “A Barbie girl, Elsa from Frozen, a purple princess, or a mermaid.” –Claire H., 7 “A golfer.” –Ian B., 8 “Olaf from Frozen.” –Jai P., 7 “The orange Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle… I don’t remember his name.” –Shaan P., 6 “A dog-catcher. I’m going to put all my dog stuffed animals in a net!” –Asha K., 7
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LN PARENTING
Open Their World
BY RUSSELL HYKEN, PH. D.
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AST MONTH, ST. LOUIS AND FERGUSON dominated national headlines. As the story surrounding Michael Brown’s shooting grew, my 11- and 13-year-old boys had many concerns about the incident itself and their safety, but they also had more general questions about racial conflict, economic differences, and why everyone was so upset. My wife and I were impressed by the intelligent and sensitive questions that our children were asking. But as we listened, I also started to think about how do we get our kids to a higher level of cultural understanding? How do we ensure that our kids get to know people as people and not as social stereotypes? And how do we, as parents, promote tolerance, acceptance and kindness? According to the Journal of Marriage and Family Therapy, 75 percent of Caucasian families rarely—if ever—discuss race and cultural diversity. Many parents, at least on a subconscious level, believe that simply exposing children to
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How do we ensure that our kids get to know people as people and not as social stereotypes? And how do we, as parents, promote tolerance, acceptance and kindness? different cultures is just as good as talking about it. We are happy to take our kids to an ethnic restaurant, but most are unable to speak about the cultural significance of the food or how geography impacts diet. Becoming aware of ethnic differences is difficult because it takes effort to understand the history. It also is in our nature to talk about how people share similarities as the differences are often ‘foreign’ to us. Parents unfamiliar with Chanukah, for example, may call it the Jewish ‘Christmas’ instead of explaining the historical importance of this celebration. Interestingly, young children are very alert to differences, albeit, on a concrete level. By the age of 6 months, babies can easily differentiate between skin color and gender. Toddlers make sense of the world by sorting things; and many will actually count or classify their schoolmates by appearance, including race, hair color or size. And by the age of 5 or 6, kids both understand
and perpetuate stereotypes. The best time to fight cultural stereotypes is before they form. For the little ones, it is easy to find toys and books that educate about intercontinental differences, and expose them to characters from different places. Ethnic street festivals also provide opportunities for young kids to try food, enjoy unfamiliar games and ask questions. Small children are unbiased, so take them to the action and open their world. Older kids are able to think deeply, empathize and intellectualize. Ask your adolescent about how they view specific events and gently challenge with deep questions. It is one thing to know about Michael Brown, but it is another thing to understand the role of local government in law enforcement, or see all sides of the situation before forming an opinion. Parents might also consider taking a step back to reflect on their own values. Being aware of one’s personal perceptions can be difficult, as our beliefs
often exist on a subconscious level. Parents need to appreciate their own blind spots if they are to truly teach their children about diversity. There is no recipe or instruction booklet that specifically states how to boost a family’s understanding and acceptance. Continually modeling the appropriate attitude, however, can provide a platform for a child to be inquisitive and sensitive. And most important, exercise empathy. Through empathy, we can teach how others might like to be treated. Our world is merging; there are global economies, cross-cultural education opportunities, and the other side of the planet is just a SKYPE call away. To bring our kids to a higher level of social consciousness, parents should take initiative to both expose and teach about differences. To be successful in the 21st century, today’s youth need to learn how to be sensitive to everyone, no matter where they are from or what they look like.
Prior to going into private practice as psychotherapist and learning disabilities specialist, Russell Hyken, Ph.D., Ed.S, M.A., LPC, NCC, worked for more than 15 years as an English teacher, school counselor and school administrator. Visit him online at ed-psy.com.
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KIDS’ WELLNESS: HEALTHIER SCHOOL LUNCHES
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ARENTS OF TODAY’S SCHOOL kids may fondly remember their ’80s-era lunchbox filled with bologna on white bread, cookies and chips. While that may have been the standard school lunch of a few decades ago, today’s parents are packing more nutritious lunches that contain all the important food groups needed to keep a youngster going through the day. And that’s half the battle. Kids need to contribute to their lunch choices in order to help ensure they’ll actually consume what they pack or purchase. “Whenever possible, involve children in the preparation of the meal,” suggests Whitney Linsenmeyer, a registered dietitian and chef instructor in the Saint Louis University Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Whether it’s planning, shopping or simply packing their lunch, children who are involved in preparation will
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be significantly more willing to try new foods and appreciate their meal.” Julie Pozzoli, a registered dietitian with St. Luke’s Hospital, involves her second-grader in lunch-planning, choosing an item from lists of favorite fruits, vegetables, proteins and whole grains. “And we keep it simple,” she says. “I know she’ll be more likely to eat the orange if it’s already peeled and sectioned, or the apple if it’s already sliced. We make it easy to eat the good stuff.” Appealing to kids’ desire to perform well at favorite activities is another tactic. “The younger you start, the easier it is for kids to make good choices. Try to tie activities they currently enjoy to how they ‘fuel’ their bodies. Tying fuel to sports performance is easy, but what if you have an artist or a math whiz? Our brains need fuel, too,” says Cassie Saxon, a registered dietitian with Mercy
Clinic Kids GI. “‘Premium fuel’ is what the brain needs for creativity and focus. They are ultimately the ones who are responsible for making these decisions, so the younger you involve them, the better.” Although parents have control of what goes in a child’s lunchbox, it’s harder to monitor purchases in the school cafeteria. Some schools allow parents to cap the number of treats a student buys each week, but kids need a clear idea of how to make good choices, experts say. “If your school cafeteria offers a variety of options, consider having an ongoing conversation with your child about what he or she thinks would make a balanced meal, and then developing a practical game plan together,” Linsenmeyer says. “Try to avoid labeling foods as ‘good’ or ‘bad,’ but rather strive to develop a balance of nutrient-dense and indulgent foods. For example, perhaps you and your child decide that it is appropriate to choose cookies if there is also a fruit, vegetable, whole grain and protein on the plate.” Modeling healthy choices at home, and offering healthy breakfasts, snacks and dinners help compensate for nutrient-poor school lunch choices, Saxon adds. “Breakfast should contain at least three of the five food groups. Make sure there is always a fruit or vegetable plus protein and complex carbohydrates,” she says. “And the snacks you send to school should be in line with your goal. Small, snack-size insulated bags can help keep fruits or vegetables fresh. Pair this with a frozen yogurt tube, cheese stick or small granola bar, and you have a nutritious snack.”
Homemade Granola
Homemade Yogurt
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
1 1/2 c rolled oats
8 c whole milk
½ c chopped almonds
1 c plain yogurt
½ c chopped walnuts
Special Equipment:
½ c shredded coconut
Thermometer
3 T dark brown sugar
Crock pot or cooler
3 T maple syrup or honey
Directions:
1 T vegetable oil ½ t salt ½ t cinnamon ½ c dried fruit (raisins, cherries, cranberries) Directions: Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, walnuts, coconut and brown sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the maple syrup (or honey), oil, salt and cinnamon. Using gloved hands, combine both mixtures and spread onto an even layer on the sheet tray. Bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Add dried fruit and mix until combined.
In a large pot, warm milk over low heat until the temperature of the milk reaches 180°F, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent burning. Once milk reaches the desired temperature, remove from heat and cool to 130°F. You may speed this process by placing the pot in an ice bath. Add plain yogurt to the milk and whisk thoroughly to combine. This is your ‘starter,’ which contains the healthy bacteria for your yogurt. Transfer to a plastic storage container and place in a warm environment, such as: Yogurt maker ($20 to $50 on Amazon) Crock pot: put on lowest setting Cooler with airtight lid: Place yogurt container inside with a small container of boiling water Let yogurt cook for eight to 10 hours, then cool completely in fridge.
Store in an airtight container for up to three weeks.
Recipes courtesy of Whitney Linsenmeyer
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A Class Act
By Blaise Hart-Schmidt
403 S Lindbergh Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63131 314.993.3353 olpillar.com/school
Q&A with Anita Reznicek, president What sets St. Joseph’s apart? We educate the total young woman. We feel an obligation to provide for her intellectual wellbeing and development—and for us, leadership is a part of that—but also for their spiritual, physical, athletic and creative well-being. We educate her in all ways and all gifts and potential that she has. This is a place where she gets an opportunity to have those [gifts] brought out. It’s a great place for her to grow and learn in a safe environment. What’s new at St. Joseph’s? The big news on campus is the new competitive dance team. We already had 12 sports and 50 state championships since only 1972. Some students were interested and asked if there was a possibility to introduce competitive dance as a new sport. We found this was another way to get students involved. We have 35 clubs, all student-initiated and studentrun. We have Chess Club, Angel Outreach, Honors Societies, all the way down to Harry Potter Club, BBC Comedy Club and Sandwich Club, where they get together and eat sandwiches. Whatever it is the girls feel affirms them and helps them learn and understand who they are, we want them to have an environment where they can have that. What’s a rewarding experience you’ve had with a student at St. Joseph’s? When I’m invited to attend an event, reception or conference, I take a handful of students with me to represent the school. They get the opportunity to be among professionals, talk about their school, practice shaking hands and introducing themselves, and that’s been so rewarding. The coolest thing ever is to go out in public with them and have a chance for people to learn who they are. We had a student who got an internship from meeting a woman at one of the lunches. One woman said she would never have a women’s professional event without the St. Joe girls. Mission Statement: St. Joseph’s Academy is a college-preparatory high school sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Our mission at the Academy is to provide quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge and respect for self and others. Our community expects these young women to make a profound impact on the world. 2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 394-4300, stjosephacademy.org 46
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Private School Open House Schedule By Blaise Hart-Schmidt
OCTOBER 11
OCTOBER 25
Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School—9:30 a.m.
John Burroughs School—9 a.m.
101 N. Warson Road, micds.org
The Wilson School—9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
OCTOBER 18
400 De Mun Ave., wilsonschool.com
755 S. Price Road, jburroughs.org
Chesterfield Day School—10 a.m. to noon
NOVEMBER 2
1100 White Road, 469-6622, chesterfielddayschool.org
Barat Academy—noon to 4 p.m. 17815 Wild Horse Creek Road, baratacademy.org
Rossman School—9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cor Jesu Academy—noon to 4 p.m.
12660 Conway Road, rossmanschool.org
10230 Gravois Road, corjesu.org
OCTOBER 22
Incarnate Word Academy—11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rossman School—9 a.m.
2788 Normandy Ave., iwacademy.org
12660 Conway Road, rossmanschool.org
Nerinx Hall—11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OCTOBER 23
530 E. Lockwood Ave., nerinxhs.org
Westminster Christian Academy—6:45 p.m.
Rosati-Kain High School—noon to 4 p.m.
800 Maryville Centre Drive, wcastl.org
4389 Lindell Blvd., rosati-kain.org The College School
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St. Joseph’s Academy—noon to 4 p.m.
The College School—9 a.m. to noon
NOVEMBER 17
2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd., stjosephacademy.org
7825 Big Bend Blvd., thecollegeschool.org
Community School—9:15 a.m.
Ursuline Academy—noon to 4 p.m.
Community School—9 a.m.
900 Lay Road, communityschool.com
341 S. Sappington Road, ursulinestl.org
900 Lay Road, communityschool.com
NOVEMBER 21
Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School—noon to 4 p.m.
NOVEMBER 9
801 S. Spoede Road, vdoh.org
Kirk Day School—9 a.m.
St. Louis Priory School—12:30 p.m.
12928 Ladue Road, kirkdayschool.org
500 S. Mason Road, priory.org
JANUARY 23
Visitation Academy—noon to 4 p.m.
Kirk Day School—9 a.m.
NOVEMBER 15
3020 N. Ballas Road, visitationacademy.org Whitfield School—1 p.m.
New City School—9 a.m. to noon
12928 Ladue Road, kirkdayschool.org
5209 Waterman Blvd., newcityschool.org
JANUARY 25
NOVEMBER 16
Little Flower Catholic School—11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
175 S. Mason Road, whitfieldschool.org
NOVEMBER 8 Clayton Early Childhood Center—9 a.m. to noon
Little Flower Catholic School—11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
1 Oak Knoll Park, claytonecc.org
1275 Boland Place, little-flower-parish.org
1275 Boland Place, little-flower-parish.org Our Lady of the Pillar School—11:30 a.m. 403 S. Lindbergh Blvd., olpillar.com
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The Benedictine monks of Saint Louis Priory School invite you to visit our beautiful campus and learn about our six-year program with accelerated curriculum. Our faith animates and enlivens every aspect of Priory, and we hope and pray that you consider becoming part of the Priory family.
Saint Louis Priory School 500 South Mason Road St. Louis, MO 63141 (314) 434-3690 x101 www.priory.org
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Private School Profiles By Blaise Hart-Schmidt
Incarnate Word Academy
Visitation Academy
Chesterfield Montessori School
Incarnate Word Academy
Head: Rosalie Henry
Head: Anita Chastain
Head: Sr. Helena Monahan
Grades: coed Montessori toddlerskindergarten; all-girls grades 1-12
Grades: ages 16 months-eighth grade
Grades: all-girls, 9-12
Open House: by appointment only
Open House: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun. Nov. 2
Open House: noon to 4 p.m., Sun. Nov. 2
Tuition: ranges from $10,000 to $16,000
Tuition: $11,995
Tuition: $3,985-$17,980
14000 Ladue Road, 469-7150, chesterfieldmontessori.org
2788 Normandy Drive, 725-5850, iwacademy.org
3020 N. Ballas Road, 625-9100, visitationacademy.org Visitation Academy is an independent Catholic school with a long-standing reputation for academic excellence. Visitation Academy encourages confidence, curiosity and creativity through a well-established coed Montessori program for toddlers through kindergarteners; a strong foundation for girls in grades one through five; and an outstanding college-preparatory high school program that inspires lifelong learning.
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Chesterfield Montessori School offers an authentic, AMI-accredited Montessori program. Students learn in peaceful, mixed-age classrooms equipped with the full range of hands-on Montessori materials, which interconnect disciplines and provide stimulating challenges that meet the cognitive, emotional and social needs of each child. Recognized as one of the finest Montessori schools in the country, students carry a solid record of academic achievement, a belief in the dignity of work, and a sense of responsibility for their own development as happy and productive human beings.
Founded in 1932, Incarnate Word Academy is a premier Catholic college-preparatory high school that utilizes effective instructional practices, fosters a community of critical thinkers and leaders, and supports all aspects of personal development. Incarnate Word students receive the strongest-possible preparation for post-secondary education and for productive, value-driven lives. The school strives to make a private, collegepreparatory education possible for any young woman who is prepared to share in its mission.
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f you think you’ve been noticing more new-home construction in the St. Louis area lately, you are right. Home builder Payne Family Homes alone is opening four new communities in the next 60 days. “St. Louis County is lot-scarce right now,” says Ken Kruse, Payne Family Homes president. “We’re very excited to bring more new homes onto the St. Louis County market.” Kruse says the company is offering 56 home sites in the Villages of Willowbrooke, a community located on 50 acres near Lindbergh Boulevard and Schuetz Road. It’s rare to find new construction in the Creve Coeur area, which
offers convenient access to business centers like Clayton and downtown St. Louis, along with interstates 64/40 and I-70, Kruse notes. The homes will range from 1,600 to 3,000 square feet and start in the $260,000s. “They’re very efficient, and geared toward today’s lifestyles,” he says. Payne also is developing The Forest at Pevely Farms, which sits on the historic Pevely Dairy Farm property, on bluffs overlooking the Meramec River Valley. Located in the Rockwood School District and adjacent to the Pevely Farms Golf Club, each lot will be at least 1 acre, Kruse notes. “They’re in an absolutely beautiful setting, in an area of the community that had been dormant for some time,” he says. Ranging from 2,600 to 4,000 square feet, the homes “could be great for small to large families, and even empty-nesters who would like to buy a ranch floor-plan in a beautiful setting near a golf course.” In south St. Louis County, the company is offering 24 properties in the Hawkins Ridge neighborhood in a desirable area of Oakville. And the fourth new community, Huntleigh Ridge, offers 166 home sites. “All of our homes are distinctive, generally a step up from the base,” Kruse notes. “The neighborhood feeling is important to us, and we put in landscaping for all of our homes.”
The Musial, a home in The Forest at Pevely Farms
On the Cover: Payne Family Homes is opening four new communities in and around St. Louis County during the next 60 days. Pictured on the cover: The Forest at Pevely Farms. For more information, call 477-1218 or visit paynefamilyhomes.com.
So if you’re thinking of making the leap to a new home, there couldn’t be a better time, Kruse says. “Buying is a stage-of-life decision: People get married or they have more kids, and they need a new home,” he says. “What we’ve learned with all of our home buyers is that we can only build the house, but it’s their home, and that’s what truly makes them happy.”
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Show and Tell BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN
Each year, the Ladue News Show House highlights work from some of the area’s top designers. Starting this week, get to know the professionals behind the designs of the 2014 Show House, located at 34 Briarcliff in Ladue. Be sure to see their creative spaces when the home is open for tours (Oct. 11 – 19), and stay tuned next week to meet the other participating designers.
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Describe your dream client. I’ve joked about this many times: My dream client has the same taste and style as I do. We all definitely work with the clients and their tastes, likes and dislikes, and we always have to step outside the box—but the dream client is someone who loves everything you love. What is your favorite part of a home to design? I enjoy bedrooms the most because it’s such a personal space, and you really have to understand the client and get to know them a bit. What was the last good book you read? I think it was something by James Patterson. Greenwich Style was the last design book I picked up.
Jeanne Lashmett JML Interior Design
Where do you find inspiration? Everywhere! Looking at nature while going for runs in Forest Park, people-watching, shopping and noticing materials used to create displays, historic areas in cities, design magazines, designers’ websites, Chicago’s Merchandise Mart…the list goes on and on! Describe your dream client. A client who allows you to design carte blanche, and someone who is open to completely new concepts and out-of-the-box thinking. What was the last good book you read? I just recently finished Steve Jobs’ biography. It was very intriguing.
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Where do you find inspiration? Nature, books, periodicals and travel—for interior design, those are my areas of inspiration. Describe your dream client. I would say that my clients have been my dream clients, and I sincerely mean that. I have been so lucky; I have had wonderful clients I’ve worked with over the years. What’s great about it is: First, we develop a relationship—and that is key to any kind of success in interior design. The other thing is they allow me to practice this profession that I absolutely love. What was the last good book you read? The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman—it is awesome!
Amy Studebaker Amy Studebaker Design
Describe your dream client. I’m sure a lot of designers might say someone with an unlimited budget; but for me, it’s more about working with a client who really trusts me. I feel like when we have that trust, there are so many fun and creative things that can happen, even on a budget. What is the most difficult aspect of designing a home? Selecting artwork. It is such a personal thing, and I really like to work closely with a client on their artwork. What was the last good book you read? The Dancing Master by Julie Klassen. I love to read, so I’m always reading. I just finished this one a couple of days ago.
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Patients frequently ask the question “what is a pain specialist and what do they do?”
The medical field may be confusing and complicated for patients to navigate at times particularly when suffering from chronic pain. Not sure where to turn, they often find guidance from their primary care doctor or friends. Interventional pain management is a highly specialized field of medicine designed specifically for the treatment of chronic, intractable, and often times, severe pain. Most pain specialists are Anesthesiologists with additional training in the field of pain management. It is important for patients to know if their pain management doctor is board certified and if they have completed additional fellowship training in the field of pain management. Pain may arise from multiple sources including the musculoskeletal system (arthritis or soft tissue pain), nervous system (nerve pain), surgical pain, whiplash pain and cancer related pain. Your pain specialist will typically obtain a thorough history and physical and formulate a multimodal, multidisciplinary care plan with the ultimate goal of achieving pain relief. The pain specialist may provide a care plan consistent of physical therapy, medications, counseling, and/ or interventional treatments to achieve the goal of conquering your chronic pain. Treatments provided by pain specialists are target specific and focused on the cause of your pain. This may require the use of highly specialized equipment to ensure the best possible outcome in a safe environment. Interventional pain treatments may include nerve blocks, steroid injections, sophisticated radiofrequency procedures (for nerve or spinal arthritis pain), and delivery of mild electrical pulses to the spine among other proven therapies. Pain conditions often treated at our state of the art medical office include: chronic low back or neck pain, sciatica, nerve pain, reflex sympathetic dystrophy / complex regional pain syndrome, cancer pain, whiplash injuries, sports injuries, arthritis pain, and more. Interventional pain therapies have been proven to improve pain, function and overall quality of life. If you feel you have suffered long enough from your chronic pain condition, contacting our office for treatment may be necessary.
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N A BEAUTIFUL 3-ACRE wooded lot, this 4,000-square-foot home has everything today’s buyer is looking for. Step inside through the 2-story entry foyer and walk into the 2-story great room to enjoy spectacular views of the trees from the window wall. A stacked-stone gas fireplace in the hearth room, wood flooring throughout the main level, 4 fireplaces, and 9-foot ceilings make the house simply luxurious. The master suite, also located on the main floor, includes an updated bathroom with a double sink, tub and separate shower, and the updated kitchen boasts a butler’s pantry, built-in Miele coffee system, custom cabinetry, granite counters and canned lighting. You’ll have all the space you need, thanks to the recently redone walk-out lower level, which features a family room with large built-ins, an exercise room, den, bar/kitchenette area, full bathroom and a fifth bedroom/office. Other highlights of this home include walk-in closets, a large deck, covered porch and 3-car garage.
This 5-bedroom, 4-full and 1-half bathroom home in Wildwood is listed for $899,900.
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DIVERSIONS Chenin Blanc: What I’m Drinking Now
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It also produces high yields, and vineyard growth must be frequently monitored. ‘Green harvest,’ or the cutting back of fruit clusters during the growth process so that all the energy focuses on the wine-intended grapes, is needed to prevent flabby neutral wine and to display chenin blanc’s floral and honeyed aromas. Chenin blanc’s versatility is based on the varying regions and winemaking styles. Let’s take a look at its main producing regions. Loire Valley/France: The Loire Valley follows the Loire River, which runs 620 miles from east to west. Touraine is the third region over from the coast and farther inland. Vouvray in the Touraine regions is one of the four main regions in Loire Valley. With approximately 5,000 acres planted, Chenin blanc is a significant grape in Loire. Weather conditions dictate styles of winemaking: Cooler years yield dryer styles with high acidity; in warmer vintages, sweeter wine is a result. Sparkling Vouvray wines are made in the traditional Champagne method, with the second fermentation in the bottle. Loire is the second-largest producer of sparkling wine outside of Champagne. Savennières AOC is another great chenin blanc region. It usually is more concentrated than Vouvray and has great aging potiential. This appellation also produces chenin blanc with various sweetness levels similar to Vouvray. South Africa: Known here as steen, chenin blanc is the most planted grape varietal in South Africa, almost twice as much planted as in France. The
wines coming from a warmer climate display more tropical fruits compared to Loire. Although grown in many regions, Paarl in the Western Cape is one of the better-known ones. United States: Chenin blanc is grown in many regions, from California to Washington State. It was more popular back in the 1980s, used as a work-horse blending grape in jug wines. Due to chenin’s natural high acidity, it blends well with other white grapes such as chardonnay, colombard and viognier. Today, there is more focus on quality, especially in regions such as Clarksburg AVA and Washington State. Other Regions: Believe it or not, Chenin blanc also is grown in China, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Chile and Spain. The strong sales of white grapes, such as sauvignon blanc in New Zealand, unfortunately dampen the commercial viability of chenin blanc. Tasting Tip: Vouvray has a nice, round texture in the mouth. When tasting wine, it is important to pay attention to texture—the general sensation of the wine in your mouth—in addition to aromas and tastes. Wine Recommendation: Nicolas Joly is considered one of the best producers from the Savennières region in France. There’s also Hestia from Washington State and Pine Ridge in Napa does a chenin/viognier blend. When pairing with foods, think sweet and sour, because of it’s high acidity and inherent sweetness. It also is perfect for seafood dishes and Thanksgiving turkey dinner.
Certified Sommelier Stanley Browne is the owner of Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves, Downtown at the MX and in Edwardsville.
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ANY YEARS AGO, WHEN I lived in Europe, I dined al fresco in a café in southern France. I ordered a bottle of Vouvray to pair with my seafood dish. To my surprise, the server brought a Champagne-shaped bottle to the table. However, my French was a bit rusty so I accepted the bottle. Without knowing the meaning of the word, ‘pétillant,’ and upon the pour, I was pleasantly surprised. Bubbles in chenin blanc? Yes, in this one, and it paired perfectly with my meal. Whether you like your white wine dry, sweet or sparkling, chenin blanc, a zesty, versatile white wine, has you covered. Chenin blanc has a wide range of flavors, due mostly to the range in wine-making styles. Flavors go from apple to passion fruit and mango to honeydew, with hints of caramel, ginger and orange blossom. If oak-aging is involved, you may experience butterscotch, baked apple, nutmeg and even buttered popcorn. It’s time to pour some chenin blanc in my glass... After a long look on the cellar racks, I chose a classic Vouvray, a 2012 Domaine Le Capitaine Les Aumones from Loire, France. Let’s look, swirl, sniff and taste: Color: Light straw Aroma: Cantaloupe melons, white peach, white floral notes Taste: Melon and peach, with honey tones and wet wool. The fruit jumps out of the glass with a big mouth-feel; and at the mid-palette, the acidity kicks in and ends dry, quenching for another sip. Vouvray from Loire Valley in France is chenin blanc’s most-known version and also its place of origin. The Vouvray appellation lies nestled on the northern bank of the Loire River in the Touraine region. But life in Vouvray is anything but easy. An earlybudding vine, chenin blanc is susceptible to spring freezes and ripens mid- to late-harvest, which can attract dreaded fungal diseases. In ideal conditions, the grapes will develop Botrytis, which is the desirable ‘noble rot’ that yields the much sought-after sweet dessert-style wines. In cooler regions like the Loire, chenin blanc must fully ripen; otherwise, it will be too acidic and green, which is why they choose to make sparkling instead. Chenin blanc is a fairly neutral grape and displays the characteristics of the soils and climate from where it is grown. In Vouvray, it typically thrives in cooler temperatures—gravel and clay topsoil over the famous white limestone ‘tuffeau,’ yielding higher acidity and mineral elements.
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What I’m Pouring for Fall BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT
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I’m very fond of rosés for the fall season, because traditional fall fare—like squash, pumpkins and root vegetables—pairs well with them. I like the rosés that are a little more traditional in style. Two producers of Bandol, a type of wine named after a region in southern France that is known for its mourvèdre grapes, are Domaine Tempier and Chateau Pradeaux. These bottles are lightyears ahead of any other producer. You can pair them with roasted chicken, and, because they’re lower in alcohol, they go well with holiday meals.
For this time of year, when people are more likely to sit outside in the evening and sip on a glass of wine, the Tikal Patriota 2012 vintage by Tikal Winery in Mendosa, Argentina, is perfect. Full-bodied and richly aromatic, it has hints of dark berry fruits, cocoa and spice. It is amazingly three-dimensional, and has a medium to long finish. The fruitiness is just as consistent at the very end as it is in the beginning. This variety, which we only pour by the bottle, goes particularly well with almost any grilled meat, but can also be paired with charcuterie and cheeses.
JASON MAIN Certified Sommelier/Owner The Wine Merchant Every fall, we get a container of what’s called ‘grower Champagne.’ Grower Champagnes are boutique, handmade wines from little familyowned and -operated wineries nestled throughout Champagne, France. Our importer is a guy named Terry Theise; and if you come to my house in the fall, it’s guaranteed I’m going to have a bottle or two of Terry Theise Grower Champagne, and we’re going to drink them. They’re complex, and work with seafood, lean cuts of beef and appetizers.
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TOM BUSH Retail Wine manager Balaban’s I have a bottle of pinot noir on my Thanksgiving table every year. It is so versatile, and can be eaten with foods as light as salmon, while also standing up to pork and steak. The Melville 2012 Pinot Noir, made from fruit from the Sta. Rita Hills estate, is reasonably priced at $39 a bottle. It has nuances of rose petal, gardenia and oolong tea; and is fairly fruity, but complex in that it also has herbal notes of sandalwood and fresh fennel seed, as well as a plush, velvety mouth-feel. I love it with salmon, and it also goes well with fowl.
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With seemingly endless choices, varietals spanning the globe, and descriptive words like ‘angular’ and ‘toasty’, the wine aisle can be an intimidating spot. Add the task of matching seasonal fall dishes with specific flavor profiles, and choosing the right bottle might leave a sour taste. But fret not—below, local sommeliers and wine managers dish about their goto bottles for fall, meaning you can sit back, relax, and uncork a bottle…or two!
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PATRICIA WAMHOFF Advanced Sommelier/Certified Wine Educator/Beverage Director The Restaurants at the Cheshire I love the Pierre Sparr Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé, with subtle, light fruits like raspberry and strawberry. It’s crisp and dry with lasting effervescence. I like it to complement our Ahi Tuna Crudo, which is thinly sliced ahi tuna with a carrot-ginger soya sauce, chili and cilantro, but it could also go with roasted chicken, pizza or even chips and popcorn while watching a movie. Sparkling wine isn’t just for special occasions. The flavor profiles and the bubbles complement so many food styles, people should try it any time.
RICH STERKEL Certified Sommelier/Certified Specialist of Wine/Co-owner St. Louis Wine Market When it gets a little cooler, the deeper-bodied reds are better to play with. The 2011 Stolpman Estate Grown Syrah is from Santa Ynez Valley, and has exceptional balance, length and vibrancy. The dark-berry and fruit flavors go great with meat dishes, including grilled pork and braised beef. We sell this bottle for $26 and it’s a great date-night wine.
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After 95 years in business, it’s been announced that Yacovelli’s Restaurant & Banquet Center in Florissant is closing at the end of the year. There will be a farewell party on Dec. 26 from 7 p.m. until midnight. Check out the restaurant’s Facebook page for more info. Big congratulations to chef JOSH GALLIANO of The Libertine. He took home top honors at this month’s Heritage BBQ by Cochon 555 cooking competition. The culinary traveling celebration of heritage breed pigs set up shop at the Four Seasons Josh Galliano Hotel for a day of pork, as well as some fine spirits, wines and beers. The competition also included chefs JENNY CLEVELAND and ED HEATH of Cleveland Heath; chef PATRICK CONNOLLY of Basso; chef LOU ROOK of Annie Gunn’s; and chef GIAN NICOLA COLUCCI of Cielo Restaurant and Bar. Each chef was challenged to create six dishes showcasing BBQ traditions from around the world, and given a heritage breed pig from a local farm to create them with. Galliano utilized a Large Black Hog from Triple S Farms to create his winning menu of dishes based on the grilled meat traditions of Southern Louisiana and Vietnam. Yours truly was honored to be one of the judges at this event. Well done to all of those who participated! The Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) is holding its second annual Brew in the Lou event on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 1 until 5 p.m. at Koburg Hall at Concordia Seminary. The festival showcases some of the best food and drink in town, and proceeds benefit students and staff at the 20 Lutheran elementary schools in the metro area. Wristbands for the event are $25 through Oct. ($35 after) and can be purchased at lesastl.org or by calling 268-1525. Learn how to make a fine tonic to go along with your favorite gin at The Gin Room’s Tonic Workshops at Cafe Natasha. The classes are held the third Wednesday of the month at the popular South Grand restaurant. Check out event details and sign up at eventbrite.com.
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Rises in the CWE BY SIDNEY LEWIS
WHEN DUFF’S LEFT THE CENTRAL WEST END last year after 41 years in business, it left quite a hole in the neighborhood’s dining scene. But almost immediately, the folks behind such popular eateries as The Tavern Kitchen & Bar and The Corner Pub stepped in to put the former Duff’s space to use. The result is Cucina Pazzo, which is proving to be a solid addition to the impressive lineup of CWE restaurant options. The space now bears little resemblance to its former incarnation, save for the wonky step down from the bar area to the first dining room. The new interior features rustic wood, minimal blackand-white photos evoking Italy on the walls, and a bright, open kitchen as the focal point. The most striking part of the Cucina Pazzo menu, aside from the variety of food, is the way it’s set up. Much effort has been taken to give diners an array of options in portion size, as well as presentation and preparation. The pasta dishes are available in small or entree-sized portions, and there are five tasting boards for sampling around the menu. Another nice feature is the Fish Market section, which allows one of seven types of fish to be paired with a choice of six different preparations. On the beverage side, there’s a small but fairly varied selection of cocktails, including the one we sampled while perusing the menu, the Euclid Cooler ($11), a refreshing patio-pounder based on Effen Cucumber Vodka. Even the apps have the option for sampling, with the A Taste of Pazzo ($24). This includes tasting-size portions of the Caprese Salad, Ricconi, Meatballs Al Forno and the Shrimp Scampi Diablo, all of which were excellent. The Caprese salad had just the right amount of sweet and tangy balsamic to bring out the best in the heirloom tomatoes and burrata, and the polenta that cushions the meatballs al forno was all creamy goodness, with nary a lump to be found. All but one of the pastas at Cucina Pazzo are made in-house, and they run the gamut of styles, from fettuccine to pappardelle. The Linguini & Clams ($15/$22 for entree size) is a tasty take on this classic seafood dish, full of chunks of savory soppresata and seasoned judiciously with peppery basil and a bit of hot chili flake for some mild heat. With so many seafood possibilities, it was imperative to dive in and do some mixing and matching. The end result was the Halibut ($36) paired with
the fennel-dusted preparation, which consists of some grilled asparagus, a saffron risotto and an orange beurre blanc. The orange in the sauce was super-subtle, adding just a hint of citrus and sweetness. While the fish was rich, flavorful and cooked just so, the real star of this dish proved to be the risotto. Tender and with just a hint of the saffron, it was an ideal launching pad for the rest of the flavors. While it’s never easy to take the place of a longtime favorite, Cucina Pazzo is definitely making a name for itself as a culinary up-and-comer.
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The Price of Luxury
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One of the most striking things is how clean the factory is— not a speck of dirt or grease or errant nut or bolt anywhere. also, since most tasks are done by hand, there’s no loud machinery noise. even the cars’ engines and exhausts are remarkably quiet...
From the paint area, the body shells are lowered to the factory floor where assembly begins on a production ‘line,’ not a mechanized moving line, but rather one with 16 assembly stations for the Ghost and Wraith, where the cars are at each station for 49 minutes and are then pushed on trolleys to the next station by the workers. Alongside the body assembly line, the drivetrains
are assembled. The engine, transmission, front and rear suspensions, brakes and driveshaft are then mated to the body at the appropriate point in a ceremony called ‘the marriage.’ Another special event is when the iconic ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ hood ornament is installed. To prevent theft, it’s installed on a special mechanism that withdraws it into the famed rectangular radiator grill when the car is not being driven. Even in the factory, they’re kept in a safe until installed. Understandable, since they can be made of sterling silver, Lalique crystal or even gold (if you’re an oil sheik willing to spend the extra $70,000). After watching the assembly, we viewed the leather and wood workshops and some examples of the incredible artwork created. Needless to say,
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olls-Royce. The name alone conjures up images of beautiful people getting out of fancy cars. For gearheads, though, a Rolls-Royce is an exquisitely engineered and built machine that represents the pinnacle of automotive fabrication. On a recent trip to England, my son and I were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to tour the Rolls Royce factory in Goodwood, which opened in 2003 near the country’s southern coast. Literally right down the street from the famed Goodwood airfield and racetrack, known for its annual Festival of Speed, the Rolls-Royce factory is in a somewhat non-assuming ultra-modern manufacturing plant that blends into its surroundings as it was intended (there’s even grass on the roof), and is extremely environmentally friendly. At the start of our tour, our guide, Jane Gale, gave us an excellent history of Rolls-Royce, including the story of its founders, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce. Royce, the original founder of the motorcar company, was an inquisitive self-made engineer. After buying a French car at the turn of the 20th century, Royce found it lacking and dismantled it, and decided that he could and would build a better automobile. After producing a couple of cars, he caught the notice of Rolls, an aristocrat with capital and marketing prowess. The match was made and an iconic nameplate was born. The tour started with an overview of the assembly line for the Ghost and Wraith models, with a description of the build process and how the car progresses through each of the build stations. One of the most striking things is how clean the factory is—not a speck of dirt or grease or errant nut or bolt anywhere. Also, since most tasks are done by hand, there’s no loud machinery noise. Even the cars’ engines and exhausts are remarkably quiet, so the only sound they make is some screeching of the tires. We then went to the area where the body shells arrive at the plant. They are manufactured in Germany with help from parent company BMW, and sent to England, due to the vast space needed to make the bodies and the limited space at the Goodwood factory. They then go to the paint shop, the only place in the factory with robots, where they receive five coats of paint (30 liters’ worth), and two coats of clear coat. They can match any color you want (they’ve even matched shades of lipstick and one owner’s Irish setter dog). After the car is completed, one man does all the pinstriping freehand with a squirrel’s hair brush. He can also do logos, graphics, or whatever an owner is willing to pay for. How would you like to freehand paint on a $300,000 to $400,000 brand-new car?
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“ROLLS-ROYCE IS ONE OF THE FEW CARS LEFT THAT ARE TRULY HANDBUILT; SO MUCH SO THAT CARS ARE ACTUALLY PUSHED FROM STATION TO STATION INSTEAD OF BEING CARRIED ALONG BY A MACHINE.” EPHRAIM SCHMITT, brand manager at Rolls-Royce Motorcars of St. Louis
only the highest-quality leather and wood are used in Rolls-Royces, and the people fabricating them are true Old World craftsmen. Because each car is bespoke, buyers choose color, wood and leather types before production begins. It takes two weeks to make the wood for a Ghost or Wraith, and four weeks for a Phantom– they truly are driveable art. The 6.6-liter, twin turbo, 563-horsepower V-12 engines (for the Ghost) are built by BMW in Munich, but are Rolls-Royce, not BMW engines. They are mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. In previous road tests, the Ghost and Wraith both drove like a dream. The last part of the assembly process is possibly the most important, and the one that really sets Rolls-Royce apart from all other manufacturers: the four-part test of the final product through which each and every car goes. It’s first aligned, then run through a shaker rig that moves each wheel independently to reveal any squeaks, rattles or other issues. Then, it undergoes a rolling road test to make sure all the mechanicals work properly; and finally, a water test where the car is deluged with water from all directions for 22 minutes to ensure it doesn’t leak. After that, each car is given a road test around the factory to insure that there are absolutely no defects in the vehicle when it leaves the factory (in bubble wrap to make sure nothing happens to it during transport). My son and I were fascinated throughout the visit; and our tour guide, Jane, picked up on that and gave us an especially long and detailed tour for which we were most grateful. She also paid us the highest compliment an Anglophile car enthusiast can receive when she said she could tell we were true ‘petrol heads.’ Ephraim Schmitt, brand manager at Rolls-Royce Motorcars of St. Louis, was equally impressed on his visit to the factory. “Rolls-Royce is one of the few cars left that are truly hand-built; so much so that cars are actually pushed from station to station instead of being carried along by a machine.” Last year, Rolls-Royce sold a little more than 3,600 cars to some very lucky buyers. Regarding prices, if you have to ask... Well, actually base price for the Ghost is about $265,000; for the Wraith, $290,000; and for the Phantom, $400,000. However, since each car is bespoke, most owners choose numerous options that can easily add tens of thousands of dollars to the sticker price. Again, if you have to ask...
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t’s fall, but there is still is plenty of golf news to report: Skip Berkmeyer is one of three players chosen to represent the State of Missouri at the USGA Men’s State Team Championship. The other two are Brad Nurski of St. Joseph and Phil Caravia of Belleville. The event will be held Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 at French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana. The 2015 USGA Women’s State Team Championship will be conducted at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau.
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Metro Amateur Championship Teddy Jones showed you can never give up on the golf course. It paid off for the Wildwood native, who began the final round of the 24th Metropolitan Amateur at Westwood Country Club six shots behind leader John Anderson. When the day ended, Jones captured the tournament with a playoff victory. Jones, a Eureka graduate who is a junior at the University of Central Missouri, shot a final round 4-under 67 to complete 54-holes at 1-under. He ended the 54 holes tied at 212 with Anderson and Pat Riordan. “This is my biggest victory because I’m able to share my name on the Jim Tom Blair Trophy with great players like (Kyle) Weldon, (Skip) Berkmeyer, (Don) Bliss and (Jim) Holtgrieve,” Jones says. 74
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Weldon and Migdal at U.S. Amateur Ballwin’s Joe Migdal and Manchester’s Kyle Weldon each competed in the U.S. Amateur that was held at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia. Weldon, a Parkway South grad who is a senior this year at Kansas State, shot 8 under with rounds of 69 and 67 in the 36-hole day. He finished second. Migdal earned medalist honors in the qualifying at Jefferson City Country Club with the only 36-hole under par total. The De Smet and University of Central Missouri graduate fired backto-back rounds of 69 for a 4-under par 138 total to get his first spot in the U.S. Amateur. Neither made the cut to reach match play. Migdal plans to turn professional this fall. High School Girls Golf MICDS finished second last fall in the Class 1 state tournament and coach Steve Johnston has five girls returning from that team, plus more help.The Rams team this year consists of 19 players but five are returning state qualifiers in juniors Nicole Shearing and Abby Schroeder, seniors Madison Wrobley and Ariana Desai, and sophomore Hannah Dove. Johnston has two freshman who will make big contributions this fall: Shannon Gould enters the season ranked No. 2 on the team, and Mia Schroeder is ranked No. 3. “Both have experience beyond their years and have won events in their age group,” Johnston notes. The team that beat MICDS for the state title is John Burroughs. Both schools compete in the Metro League, which is not having a conference tournament this year. John Burroughs is led by senior Logan Otter, who finished third individually last fall. Westminster, another Metro League team, has been bumped up to Class 2 this year. “We were very surprised to see that we had moved up into Class 2,” coach Steve Bradley says. “This will bring on a new set of challenges for the season...I know there are some very good teams in our class.” . Optimist Junior Golf Championships Several St. Louis area junior golfers took part in the annual Optimist International Junior Golf Championships at PGA National Resort & Spa in
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Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Local boys competing were James Siegfried of Town & Country, who graduated last spring from De Smet and is a freshman at Missouri. Jack Klingel of Ellisville is a junior at De Smet. And Daniel Trost of St. Charles is a senior at De Smet. Siegfried and Trost each shot 16-over in three rounds to miss the cut in the 16-18 division. Klingel also missed the cut, shooting 21 over. Girls competing were Grace Aromando of Lake St. Louis (10-12 division), who finished 18th in tournament with a three-round score of 35 over 251. Shannon Gould of O’Fallon competed in the 13-14 division, and finished 23rd with a threeround total of 36-over 252. Emily Goldenstein of Chesterfield, who graduated last spring from Parkway West and is playing golf this year as a freshman at Memphis, finished in a tie for 19th. Womens’ Fore State Team Missouri finished third in the Fore State Championship hosted by Oklahoma at the Shangri-La Resort on Grand Lake. Oklahoma finished in first place with 15 points, while second-place Arkansas had 12 points. Third place Missouri had 11 points, and defending Champions Kansas finished fourth with 10 points. Competing for Team Missouri were Brooke Cusumano, Catherine Dolan, Mabrie Cain, Kayla Eckelkamp, Alisha Matthews, Natalie Bird, Diane Chancellor, Kathy Glennon, Tina Jones, Stephany Powell, Dee Robertson and Nancy Walther. The Fore State Championship was established in 1995 to promote a friendly rivalry among amateur women golfers from the four border states. Boone Valley Selected The Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association has announced the 2015 Amateur Championship will be conducted July 30 – Aug. 1 at Boone Valley Golf Club. This will be the silver anniversary of the area’s most prestigious amateur championship and the coveted Jim Tom Blair Trophy. That’s is for this month. Hopefully, the weather will allow you keep hitting the links before winter arrives.
Skip Berkmeyer Photo by Sarah Crowder
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St. Louis District Championship Phil Caravia has won the St. Louis District Golf Association-2014 Greisedieck Men’s Championship at Sunset Hills Country Club. In the quarterfinals, No. 9-seeded Ted Jones (Metropolitan) defeated No. 1-seeded Brian Lovett (Bellerive) 6 & 4. No. 12 Andy Frost (Bellerive) beat No. 13 John Anderson (Norwood Hills) 3 & 2. No. 2 Caravia (Norwood Hills) beat No. 10 Patrick Harrell (Winghaven) 1 up. No. 14 Buddy Allen (Joachim) outlasted No. 6 Sam Migdal (Aberdeen) in 20 holes. In the semifinal matches, Frost defeated Jones 2 & 1, and Caravia outlasted Buddy Allen 1 up. In the final match between Frost and Caravia, the lead changed hands on several occasions but Caravia finally prevailed and won 3 & 2.
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I HAVE THREE CHILDREN: CRANKY (16) IS A tennis player; Whiny (15) is a swimmer; Punch (13), well, he’s lots of things. Let me pause for a moment. When I refer to my children as ‘athletes,’ it’s not in an Earl Woods/Heisman Trophy/ D1 scholarship kind of way; it’s more like a participation trophy/college-application enhancement/ play-it-at-the-country-club manner. That being said, their level in no way hampers their enthusiasm. So, to my point, when Punch announced this year that he would like to play football, I was upbeat. Heck, I was excited. Punch was going to be my first ‘team-sport’ guy. I remembered my own high school football experiences—cheering in the stands, rallying around the bonfire, winning the state championship—everything about it was fun. When Punch put on his uniform, I was stunned. He looked like a serious full-grown athlete—you’d hardly know he likes the crusts cut off his bread or has superhero bed sheets. Walking up to the line, he looked daunting. Now, I don’t know how I missed this, but apparently kids get hit in football. Was there a meeting I skipped where they told you your child is going to get beaten to a pulp in-between Gatorade breaks? Did I miss a memo? I don’t want to come across as one of those hysterical mothers, but seriously, I’m not prepared to have Punch finish middle school missing D through H
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of the alphabet. Personally, I have a pretty high tolerance for pain. I’ve fallen asleep during a leg wax. But when it’s your child, it’s different. Every bump, every bruise, every scrape is unbearable. Pair that with the fact that prior to this moment, any sort of unwelcome touching of your child was anathema, and suddenly I’m in the bizarro world—a world where Punch is lying dazed on the turf and someone is congratulating the kid who put him there. Good hit! Good hit! Wait. Shouldn’t that kid be getting a bullying lecture from the guidance counselor, not a high-five from his teammates? I imagine over time, I will become desensitized. Perhaps my bloodlust will even kick in. Until then, I guess I’m just another fan in the stands...with her hand over her eyes... squeezing the thigh of the stranger next to me, and asking him to tell me when it’s over.
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THEATER REVIEW BY DEBBIE BALDWIN
A Walk Among the Tombstones MISSING PERSONS
RATING: 5 out of 10
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HAVE TO SAY I ALMOST SKIPPED THIS MOVIE BECAUSE THE title sounds so much like a Western. I just kept picturing Clint Eastwood at a cemetery at high noon for the shootout. This movie, however, is most definitely not a Western. Here, action mainstay Liam Neeson helps a man find out what happened when his wife is abducted. Sound familiar? Rest assured, it’s not Taken; this film is something much darker–and much less satisfying. Matt Scudder (Neeson), a former New York City cop, is now working privately after an incident nine years earlier forced him into retirement and sobriety. When an acquaintance from an AA meeting comes to him for help, he is hesitant. The man’s brother, Kenny (Dan Stevens), is a drug dealer, and the man’s wife has been kidnapped, tortured, murdered and chopped into pieces. Kenny wants Matt to find the men who did it. As Matt searches, he begins to suspect that these kidnappers are somehow linked to the DEA. A few things: First of all, either you’re a twisted psychotic serial killer or you’re an organized, methodical revenge-motivated kidnapper. You’re not both. Second, if you are the latter, doesn’t it stand to reason that once word got out that you tend to vacuum-pack your victims in snack-sized Ziploc bags, the drug lords you’re targeting would stop paying ransom? Third, it seems a tad far-fetched that any law enforcement group would allow a couple of mutilating psychopaths to continue abducting and murdering women unfettered. The movie is suspenseful and nerve-wracking, but it will take you all of 10 minutes after the credits roll for the inevitable Wait, what?
This is Where I Leave You MOURNING PEOPLE
RATING: 5 out of 10
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HEN YOU THINK OF THE HYBRID GENRE OF FAMILY dramedy, a lot of poignant, funny movies come to mind. It’s clear the awkward family reunion is rife with potential. Here, sadly, most of that potential remains untapped. Judd Altman (Jason Bateman) has just discovered his wife is having an affair with his boss. As he is trying to regroup, he gets a call from his sister, Wendy (Tina Fey), telling him their father has died. Their mother, Hillary (Jane Fonda), has requested Judd and Wendy, along with their two other siblings, Phillip (Adam Driver) and Paul (Corey Stoll), sit Shiva to mourn their father’s death. And there you have it: four siblings, two spouses, a girlfriend, two small children and the mother of a dysfunctional family trapped in a house for seven days. Let the hilarity ensue. The problem with this film is simple: It seems the powers that be opted to cast funny people, hoping they could act, rather than casting actors hoping they could be funny. Jason Bateman delivers the perfect repressed preppy for films like Horrible Bosses, but here, clearly, the performance lacks depth. Likewise, Tina Fey is so far out of her depth that when she fakes tears with a long-lost love, I was the one who wanted to cry. The rest of the performances, especially Jane Fonda, are solid; but with Fey and Bateman at the helm, the film falls flat.
One Man, Two Guvnors BY MARK BRETZ
STORY: Francis ‘Confidential’ Henshall is hungry for work, literally. The erstwhile skiffle musician can’t think of anything but food as he wanders the streets of Brighton, England, in 1963. As fate would have it, he finds employment working for a two-bit gangster named Roscoe Crabbe, who was thought to be dead but apparently is not. Soon, Roscoe and Francis are strongarming Charlie ‘The Duck’ Clench, another small-time hood. Circumstances allow Francis to soon be employed by another fellow, an elite sort named Stanley Stubbers. What Francis doesn’t know is that Stanley is the lover of Roscoe’s twin sister, Rachel; that Stanley actually did kill Roscoe; and that Rachel is posing as her late brother lest Charlie ‘The Duck’ puts out a ‘hit’ on the fearful lass. Can Francis competently handle assignments from two different bosses, keeping each of them unaware of each other? Can Rachel re-unite with her lover? Can Charlie’s dim-witted daughter, Pauline, marry her ardent pursuer, a lesser-light actor named Alan, now that her fiancé Roscoe has returned to her life? Does any of this make sense?
HIGHLIGHTS: The Rep opens its 48th season with a comedy that sprinkles music liberally throughout its two acts, a fine way to welcome its returning audience. The two-act slapstick comedy successfully blends a delightful, four-piece skiffle band wryly named the WoolfPak with an ensemble of actors adept at comic performances. The Rep’s presentation, under the direction of Rep favorite Edward Stern, is the first major production of the show in the States since its Broadway run ended in September 2012.
COMPANY: Repertory Theatre of St. Louis VENUE: Browning Mainstage, Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road DATES: Through Oct. 5 TICKETS: $21-$76; 968-4925 or repstl.org RATING: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5. More reviews available at laduenews.com
As zany and unpredictable as One Man, Two Guvnors is, it gets to be too much of a good thing when it careens on for more than two and a half hours. Part of the problem is that improvisation is frequently in the forefront, as Raymond McAnally as Francis banters freely with the audience. McAnally brings to mind a taller version of Lou Costello and his knack for finding trouble with the impish antics of Benny Hill and his brand of physical comedy. Another funny presence on stage is Jack Fellows as Stanley. Fellows uses his lanky body to contrast with his ‘proper’ British approach to situations. Keira Keeley packs her diminutive body into an intimidating black suit as the nefarious Roscoe, coyly revealing her true identity of Rachel to selected characters. Karis Danish makes the most of the humorous potential in Pauline’s limited intellect, as does Luke Smith as her earnest actor suitor Alan.
One Man, Two Guvnors will make you laugh frequently, but judicious editing could make it tighter and funnier. The welcome presence of the WoolfPak, though, accentuates its best moments.
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THROUGH 10/5 DISNEY DAZZLE St. Louis Metro Singers will present Disney Dazzle at Webster Groves Presbyterian Church. 3 p.m. 995-1262 or metrosingers.org.
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OFF THE MAP West End Players Guild will open its 104th season with Off the Map, about a quirky family living in the wilds of New Mexico, at Union Avenue Christian Church. Various times. $20. westendplayers.org. ASSASSINS The November Theater Company will present its inaugural production, Assassins, at The Ivory Theatre. Various times. $25. brownpapertickets.com.
9/26 JOHN PRINE Veteran singersongwriter John Prine will take the stage at Touhill Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $50-$60. 516-4949 or touhill.org.
9/27 UNVEILED The final season of the Edison Ovations Series opens with Unveiled, a onewoman show exploring the lives of Muslim women in post-9/11 America. 8 p.m. $20-$36. 935-6543 or edison.wustl.edu.
SCOTT WESTERFELD New York Times-bestselling science fiction author Scott Westerfeld will sign and discuss his book, Afterworlds, at St. Louis Public Library’s Schlafly Branch. 7 p.m. slpl.org.
STRUT YOUR MUTT Best Friends Animal Society’s annual doggie walk festival returns to Tilles Park to raise funds for area animal shelters and rescue organizations. 8 a.m. check-in opens; 9:30 a.m. fun run/walk begins. strutyourmutt.org. FAMILY FUN DAY Enjoy jugglers, magicians, storytellers, games, cooking demonstrations for kids and more at Family Fun Day at Flance Early Learning Center. Free. 10 a.m.-noon. 881-0881 or flancecenter.org.
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URBAN ART THROUGH 10/11 ST. LOUIS ICON SERIES See the city’s landmarks brought to life on canvas with the St. Louis Icon Series by nationally recognized photorealist John Salozzo at Clayton Fine Art Gallery. claytonfineartgallery.com. THROUGH 10/18 MONROE HODDER View artist Monroe Hodder’s colorful abstract paintings expressing nature to urban street culture at Duane Reed Gallery. duanereedgallery.com. THROUGH 1/4 ENCOUNTERING THE CITY: THE URBAN EXPERIENCE IN CONTEMPORARY ART Examine the impact of contemporary built environments in Encountering the City: The Urban Experience in Contemporary Art, on display at Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. kemperartmuseum.
MARTY STUART AND HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES Grammy winner Marty Stuart and his band return to The Sheldon Concert Hall. 8 p.m. $35-$40. 533-9900 or thesheldon.org.
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TWILIGHT TUESDAYS This season’s Twilight Tuesdays Concert Series closes with a Kool and the Gang Tribute by Julius Williams on the front lawn of the Missouri History Museum. 6 p.m. Free. mohistory.org.
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DINE ON DANCE Watch professional contemporary dance performances set to live music on your lunch break at Strauss Park in Grand Center, hosted by Karlovsky & Company Dance. Noon. Free. 283-1851 or karlovskydance.org.
ST. LOUIS FOLK & ROOTS FESTIVAL The third annual St. Louis Folk & Roots Festival will include a performance by The 23 String Band at The Sheldon Concert Hall. Times and ticket prices vary. folkandrootsfestival. com or thesheldon.org.
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TONY HALE Emmy Awardwinning actor Tony Hale of Veep and Arrested Development fame will read, sign and discuss his children’s book, Archibald’s Next Big Thing, at Saint Louis Art Museum’s Farrell Auditorium. 2 p.m. metrotix.com.
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RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND Music legend Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band will play at the Fox Theatre. 8 p.m. $50-$128. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.
CHECK THIS OUT 10/3-5 BEST OF MISSOURI MARKET & MORE Missouri Botanical Garden will host food producers and artisans from Missouri, as well as neighboring states, at the signature sustainable event, Best of Missouri Market & More. Various times. $5-$12. 577-5100 or mobot.org.
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS PHOTO COURTESY OF THE REPERTORY THEATRE, BEST OF MISSOURI MARKET & MORE PHOTO BY JILL SETLICH
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS The Repertory Theatre presents One Man, Two Guvnors, an award-winning comical tale of mistaken identity. Various times. $18-$80. repstl.org.
MARK WHITAKER Acclaimed author Mark Whitaker will take attendees behind the scenes of iconic comedian Bill Cosby’s life with a talk about his book, Cosby: His Life and Times, at St. Louis County Library Headquarters. 7 p.m. slcl.org.
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Additionally, the nonprofit offers three Ronald McDonald family rooms at local children’s hospitals, Harbaugh notes. “They are like upscale waiting rooms that have kitchens, laundry facilities, showers and computer areas, so people can stay in touch with family and friends back home.” RMHC partners with a variety of community organizations to provide its housing and services, which annually cost $3.5 million. Among its longtime supporters is Coldwell Banker Gundaker. For more than 30 years, the realty company has hosted fundraising events, including dinner auctions, golf tournaments, office raffles and trivia nights, to raise more than $3 million for the organization. They also volunteer at the houses and hold drives for RMHC wish lists, Harbaugh adds. “Coldwell Banker Gundaker is an incredible friend and valued partner in really helping us provide that home away from home for families.” By offering all the comforts of home, Harbaugh says Ronald McDonald House also is helping families heal. “There have been research studies showing that kids heal at a quicker rate if mom and dad are close by, so we are keeping the family unit together at the most difficult of times and taking one less worry away from them.” And families are responding, he says. “What we continually hear from families is: We couldn’t have done this without you.”
key investment principles that Skrainka points out in his book: • Maintain a long-term perspective. • Be a sensible optimist: A long-term bet against America has always been a bad bet. • Have realistic expectations: Avoid strategies that promise quick riches. • Buy fear/sell greed: Buying popular investments is a sure way to lose money. Buying when everyone is fearful requires courage, but can be profitable. • Compound your returns: Start investing early in life to put the magic of compound interest to work for you. • The future is unpredictable, so diversify. • Market declines are your friend: They give you the opportunity to buy quality investments at a lower price. “Success is not determined by accurately predicting the economy or the stock market,” Skrainka says. “Think about the successes you’ve had in your own life; chances are, it was because of values, honesty and hard work. It’s the same with investing: The most successful investors throughout history are successful because they subscribe to these timeless investment principles like buying quality investments, diversifying your portfolio and investing for the long-term; not because they got on the ground floor of the next big thing.”
LN PARENTING continued from page 42 Older kids are able to think deeply, empathize and intellectualize. Ask your adolescent about how they view specific events and gently challenge with deep questions. It is one thing to know about Michael Brown, but it is another thing to understand the role of local government in law enforcement, or see all sides of the situation before forming an opinion. Parents might also consider taking a step back to reflect on their own values. Being aware of one’s personal perceptions can be difficult, as our beliefs exist on a subconscious level. Parents need to appreciate their own blind spots if they are to truly teach their children about diversity. There is no recipe or instruction booklet that specifically states how to boost a family’s understanding and acceptance. Continually modeling the appropriate attitude, however, can provide a platform for a child to be inquisitive and sensitive. And most important, exercise empathy. Through empathy, we can teach how others might like to be treated. Our world is merging; there are global economies, cross-cultural education opportunities, and the other side of the planet is just a SKYPE call away. To bring our kids to a higher level of social consciousness, parents should take initiative to both expose and teach about differences. To be successful in the 21st century, today’s youth need to learn how to be sensitive to everyone, no matter where they are from or what they look like.
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FOR SALE OFFICE CLOSING SALE ALL ITEMS LESS THAN COST Desk, Chairs, Shelving, Shoes, Handbacks, Small Leather Goods. Sale starting at once. The Clayton Bldg, 8011 Clayton Rd, Suite 105. 314-852-2874 CASH ONLY!
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