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4545 LINDELL BOULEVARD #34 ST LOUIS CITY - $769,000

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519 N TAYLOR AVENUE KIRKWOOD - $1,995,000

32 MUIRFIELD LANE TOWN & COUNTRY - $1,075,000

5287 WESTMINSTER PLACE ST LOUIS CITY - $969,000

5095 WESTMINSTER PLACE ST LOUIS CITY - $848,900

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NEW LISTINGS 29 Blackwolf Run Ct Wildwood 129 Bellerosa Estates Dr Des Peres 1237 Derbyshire Dr Manchester 604 Pine Ridge Ct #101 Ballwin RESIDENTIAL 110490 Ladue Rd Creve Coeur 32 Countryside Ln Frontenac 519 N Taylor Ave Kirkwood 1448 Topping Rd Town & Country 1717 Morre Rd Bay/Hermann 1314 Log Cabin Ln Ladue 54 Thornhill Dr Wildwood 311 Hampshire Hill Ln St Louis Co 602 Morel Ct St Albans 1132 Sara Mathews Ln Wildwood 32 Muirfield Ln Town & Country 18517 Sassafras Place Dr Wildwood 246 Woodlawn Dr Washington 16944 Riverdale Dr Chesterfield 5287 Westminster Pl St Louis City 2 Oak Bend Dr Ladue

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29 BLACKWOLF RUN COURT WILDWOOD - $729,000

129 BELLEROSA ESTATES DRIVE DES PERES - $725,000

16468 HORSESHOE RIDGE ROAD CLARKSON VALLEY - $599,900

759 STONEBLUFF COURT CHESTERFIELD - $599,900

1230 POLO LAKE ELLISVILLE - $590,000

19 FREDERICK LANE GLENDALE - $589,900

3876 Thunderbolt Ln Wildwood 718 Swarthmore University City 18852 Highwood Est Dr Wildwood 14090 Conway Road Chesterfield 8155 Amherst University City 12501 Trammell Ct Creve Coeur 9328 White Ave Brentwood 18717 Petra Ct Wildwood 6561 Crescent View Ct Mehlville 2663 Valley Rd Wildwood 12961 Briar Fork Ct Des Peres 551 Donne Ave University City 17017 Westridge Oaks Dr Wildwood 1435 Bald Eagle Rd Wildwood 14625 Laketrails Ct Chesterfield 1882 S Signal Hills Dr Kirkwood 2287 Downey Terrace Dr Ellisville 3220 Shenandoah Ave St Louis City 8117 Amherst Ave University City 1522 Buckhurst Ct Ballwin 3021 Crimson Oaks Dr Fenton 655 Vista Hills Ct Eureka 1202 Kortwright Ave Rock Hill 13102 Cannes Dr Creve Coeur 6308 Lansdowne St Louis City 904 Oakwood Farms Ln Ballwin 661 East Madison Ave Kirkwood 733 Elkington Ln Olivette 960 Jeanerette Dr University City 972 Fernway Ln Creve Coeur 774 Paschal Dr St Louis Co 12409 Betsy Ross Ln Uninc Stl Co 1049 Carman Rd Ballwin 4053 Parker Ave St Louis City 8737 Keystone Dr Brentwood 2624 Accomac St St Louis City 12049 Glenrose Dr Maryland Heights 3701 Texas Ave South City

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CONDOS, VILLAS, ATTACHED HOMES 8025 Maryland Ave #11D Clayton $1,195,000 $949,000 4545 Lindell Blvd #1 St Louis City 5095 Westminster Pl St Louis City $848,900 4545 Lindell Blvd #34 St Louis City $769,000 8025 Maryland Ave #3C Clayton $555,000 400 S 14th St #1116 St Louis City $544,900 633 Spyglass Summit Dr Chesterfield $540,000 507 Middleton Ct Kirkwood $399,900 737 Stone Meadow Dr Chesterfield $360,000 307 Holloway Ridge Ct Ballwin $269,000 4206 Olive St Louis City $249,900 1270 Strassner Dr #3210 Brentwood $229,000 329 Belt Ave #302 St Louis City $229,000 819 Woodside Trails Dr Ballwin $215,000 4324 West Pine Blvd St Louis City $209,900 807 Woodside Trails Dr Ballwin $205,000 3815 McCausland Ave #17 St Louis $194,900 13006 Autumn Fields Ct Uninc STL Co $189,900 522 N Kirkwood Rd #3A Kirkwood $183,000 4540 Lindell #103 St Louis City $174,900 1072 Brooksgate Manor Kirkwood $169,900 13009 Twin Meadows Ct Uninc Stl Co $165,000 5947 McPherson #2W St Louis City $159,500 64 Conway Cove Chesterfield $154,900 1612 Redbird Cove Brentwood $150,000 4319 Lindell Blvd #H Central West End $129,900 851 Woodside Trails Dr Ballwin $118,000 10374 Chimney Rock Dr #11Creve Coeur $85,000 11999 Villa Dorado #C Creve Coeur $79,900 4335 Sunridge Dr #D Mehlville $76,900 COUNTRY PROPERTIES 1782 Matson Hill Rd Defiance 15030 Highway F Owensville 1940 Brakemeyer Rd Owensville 15 +/- ac Buckner Rd St Charles

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CONTENTS EDITOR’S NOTE

SOCIETY AS WITH THOUSANDS OF HOMES ACROSS ST. LOUIS, THERE WAS much ado with my family about this week’s Thanksgiving feast. This year, we had an assortment of in-laws come for dinner, which meant that our meal—in addition to the traditional turkey and trimmings—was comprised of items that can only come together when different cultures meet (in our case, Filipino and Greek).

As you’ll see in our special section, Home for the Holidays, togetherness comes in many forms: be it through hours of time spent in the kitchen making fattoosh and kibbi, or listening to music and enjoying Chanukah cookies after lighting the menorah. This week, we pay a visit to the homes of four area families who are ensuring that their time-honored traditions live on for generations. We’ll also take you inside their kitchens and share some of the recipes that keep their loved ones coming back for more.

On behalf of the Ladue News staff, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, and all the happiness and joy that come with the holiday season.

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HOW WE CELEBRATE Area families share recipes, music and festivities that have been celebrated each holiday through the generations.

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HOLIDAY READER RECIPE CONTEST The holidays came early this year when readers submitted their homemade sweets for LN’s Holiday Dessert Recipe Contest. Served in ribbon-bowed martini glasses and sprinkled with fresh raspberries and crushed peppermint, Maureen Riffle’s Chocolate Mousse took top honors.

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Saturday, January 25, 2014

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ON THE COVER: Dancing with the St. Louis Stars, benefiting Independence Center and presented by Ameren Missouri, will be held on Jan. 25 at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. Pictured: Cynthia Mercer, Warner Baxter, Nicole Genovese, David Diener, Sue McCollum, Tom Minogue and Sheila Young. For more information, call 880-5404 or visit dancingwiththestlouisstars.org. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 26.

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That’s quite a bit to be thankful for, isn’t it?”

Alice Handelman “Sight and sound, love of friends and family, good health, smiles and laughter and the things we often take for granted. Our young daughter told us 40 years ago that she was thankful for tables and chairs, for without them we would have to sit and eat on the floor.

As we sit at our table, we have so much for which to be grateful.”

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More New Listings 1100 North Spoede (Frontenac). A private one-acre setting is the perfect back drop for this very special property which includes two homes. The charming main home is a one+ bedroom, two bath cottage with a lovely brick terrace, gardens and free standing screened porch. The pool and guest home with additional bedroom, bath, large vaulted great room and full basement, are Bernoudy designed. $450,000 824 Conestoga Drive (Ballwin). This lovely condo has been tastefully revitalized and is move-in ready! The soothing colors invite you to relax and enjoy the view from the main floor deck or lower level patio. The kitchen has newer appliances and the bathrooms have been updated. This condo is waiting for you! $155,000

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The kitchen boasts high-end appliances, new cabinets and granite tops. The dining room with bay window, has French doors leading to an office with built-ins. The cozy master suite has a bay window and crown molding, while the finished lower level walks out to a stone patio surrounded by exceptional landscaping. $689,900

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With five+ bedrooms and just under an acre, this charming home is perfect for your family! The formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room with two built-ins and the large outdoor patio sets the scene for entertainment. The family room overlooks a beautiful and deep lot, while the first floor sitting room could be used as a sixth bedroom. A separate first floor office -- there are lots of special nooks in this house -- allows mom or dad to work from home. Located on a private tree-filled lot on a popular street in Ladue, this charmer is close to parks, shopping, restaurants, and more.

2. 957 Providence Avenue ● Webster Groves

$269,900

With fresh paint throughout, newer carpeting, updated baths and kitchen, this home is truly move-in ready. The walkout, cozy lower level provides great additional living space. A real treat of the home is the two-story, oversized garage that has a large upstairs wired for a wood working shop, artist studio, gym, recording studio, office… possibilities are endless!

3. 13344 Fairfield Circle ● Town & Country

$549,000

Now this is living! Imagine being surrounded by 25 acres of impeccably maintained park-like grounds, having access to three in-ground pools and a signature lake! A grand entrance prefaces this gracious, one-and-a-half story, end unit condo. It has four bedrooms, has been recently painted, and presents magnificent living and dining room and a walkout lower level with guest quarters. Great space for entertaining! OPEN SUNDAY 1 - 3.

4. 57 Waverton ● Ladue

$299,900

Providing an expansive deal of living space, this charming home is in the popular and recognized Ladue school district. The darling living room comes equipped with an inviting wood burning fireplace. Guests will be greeted by the large rear yard, perfect for entertaining. Fashionable homes like this one don’t come on the market often; don’t miss your chance!

5. 1751 North Woodlawn Avenue ● Ladue

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TERRIFIC REDUCTION! Presiding over twenty plus sub-dividable acres with tiered brick terrace surrounding a pool, pool house, tennis courts, and gazebo, this substantial home has been orchestrated with amazing architectural details. Enormous, elegant spaces are juxtaposed with wide crown molding; custom-made pediment arches; ceiling medallions; wainscoting; maple, wide-plank floors; and French doors. A fabulous “Gone With the Wind” staircase and spectacular views emanating from a two-story, columned balcony are among the many attributes.

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Bursting with an inviting curb appeal, this home is full of desirable updates. The kitchen boasts new granite and Bosch appliances. Enjoy the view of the sizable backyard with large boulders, trailing vines and lush plantings from the new and large deck. The open family room, living room and charming dining room all compliment each other nicely. The lower level entertainment room and other room are well finished. The comfortable master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and three other bedrooms make this place home.

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$2,345,000

173 Bertrand (Mehlville).

$135,000

1 Fordyce Lane (Ladue).

$2,295,000

5376 Odell (St. Louis).

$129,900

2 Bellerive Country Club (T & C).

$2,295,000

5178 Goethe (St. Louis).

42 Grand Meridien (Wildwood).

$1,750,000

53 Hillcrest (Winchester).

$99,000

608 East Monroe (Kirkwood).

$1,699,000

244 Ballwin Avenue (Ballwin).

$98,500

18 Country Life Acres (St. Louis).

$1,595,000

18 Washington Terrace (St. Louis).

$1,295,000

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9821 Log Cabin Court (Ladue).

$1,100,000

12416 Questover Manor Ct. (Creve Coeur). $679,000

1924 Muir Woods (Town & Country).

$1,098,000

527 Middleton Court (Kirkwood).

$498,000

8062 South Drive (Richmond Heights).

$1,095,000

7501 York Drive (Clayton).

$469,000

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13978 Meursault (Town & Country).

$729,000

14002 Baywood Villages Dr. (Chesterfield). $465,000

#5 Elm (Glendale).

$650,000

1303 Oaktree Estates (Chesterfield).

$429,900

17614 Bridgeway Circle Dr. (Chesterfield). $629,000

6340 Clayton Rd. #307 (Richmond Hgts).

$359,000

1424 Haarmon Oaks Drive (Wildwood).

$615,000

6221 Northwood, 1E. (St. Louis).

$345,000

5 Shelbourne Wood Court (Weldon Spring). $599,900

801 South Skinker 8B (St. Louis).

$249,000

16477 Horseshoe Ridge (Chesterfield).

$599,000

8070 Watkins Dr, 2W (Clayton).

$199,000

8 Creekwood (Ladue).

$549,000

7015 Dartmouth, 1st Floor (U. City). ●

$189,000

125 North Hanley (Clayton).

$539,000

9196 Wrenwood Lane (Brentwood).

$172,000

7447 Somerset Avenue (Clayton).

$494,000

1128 Big Bend Crossing (Valley Park).

$164,900

7270 Maryland Avenue (University City).

$479,000

13543 Coliseum (Chesterfield).

$148,000

18101 Melrose (Wildwood).

$459,000

1062 Cedargate Drive (Kirkwood).

$129,900

6136 Westminster (St. Louis).

$456,000

12049 Autumn Lakes Dr. (Maryland Hgts). $115,000

1100 South Spoede (Frontenac).

$450,000

2023 Silent Spring Drive (Maryland Hgts). $114,900

23 Brook Mill Lane (Town & Country).

$444,000

1425 Willow Brook Cove #1 (St. Louis Country).

16 Topping Lane (Des Peres).

$429,000

6956 Pershing (University City).

$364,000

123 W. Woodbine, #I (Kirkwood).

$83,900

5405 Chapelford Lane (Shrewsbury).

$299,900

4355 Maryland Ave. #208 (St. Louis).

$79,000

7215 Pershing Avenue (University City).

$299,900

15552 Valley Branch (Chesterfield).

$299,900

Lots and Acreage

919 Brownell (Glendale).

$255,000

45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

1526 Holly Drive (Webster Groves).

$234,900

3 & 5 Washington Terrace (St. Louis).

$399,000

1007 Brownell Avenue (Glendale).

$235,000

919 Brownell (Glendale).

$255,000

828 West Lockwood Ave. (Glendale).

$189,900

18059 Melrose (Wildwood).

$120,000

438 Sunningwell Drive (Webster Groves).

$185,000

6912 Waldemar (St.Louis).

$183,900

4548 McCausland (St. Louis).

$179,000

$94,900

$1,095,000

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Saint Louis Art Museum

BEAUX ARTS COUNCIL DINNER

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BY DIANE ANDERSON

Tom and Ulrike Schlafly

HE SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM, along with board of commissioners president Barbara Taylor and director Brent Benjamin, recently welcomed guests to the Beaux Arts Council Annual Celebration Dinner.

Guests were treated to a cocktail reception followed by a sumptuous dinner. The council is a group of dedicated leaders who have chosen to make a personal investment in the museum’s mission. Their membership support provides the resources to preserve the Museum’s magnificent collection, sustain and expand education and outreach programs, present diverse exhibitions, and maintain its home on Art Hill. Veronica McDonnell served as chairperson for the event.

Bobby Sanderson, Barbara Goodman

Randy and Priscilla McDonnell

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Ken and Phyllis Langsdorf

Ron and Cheri Fromm, Mary Beth and Jerry Daniels

Pam Trapp, Veronica McDonnell, Sherry and Gary Wolff, Suzy Besnia, Vic Richey

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Jerry and Peggy Ritter, Simon and Francine Katz

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Mark and Ramsey Betterman, Ann Wells, David Diener

Carol and Herbert Walker

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H A M I NA D E ’S FAS H I O N Show recently took center stage at the school’s Skip Viragh Center for the Arts.

Attendees were delighted with offerings from various boutique vendors and a large array of appetizers and fun drinks. This year’s theme was ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ and the evening featured fabulous fall fashions on the runway. The co-chairs for this year’s fashion show included Kim Allen, Jennifer Glickert, Kim Gorman and honorary chair Laura Janson.

Cindy Drury, Marla Fusz

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ID-EAST AREA AGENCY ON Aging recently commemorated its 40th anniversary with a reception at the Museum of the Dog. The event recognized some of the organization’s heroes, who have made outstanding contributions to serve older adults and their families. Executive director Mary Schaefer and board member Gary Cronin hosted the awards portion of the event.

This year’s honorees included Ameren Missouri and volunteers Cathy and Gary Bieg. One of MEAAA’s signature programs is Meals On Wheels, which delivers hot meals daily to more than 2,500 housebound seniors in the St. Louis area.

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We hope you will join us for our special Christmas Memorial Service, featuring a message of comfort and healing, special Christmas music, and the lighting of the Christmas Remembrance Tree in our foyer.

Many families over the years have come to appreciate the comfort provided by this service as they prepare for the first holiday seasons without someone they love. Following the service, please join us for refreshments.

In memory of your loved one, you are welcome to bring in an ornament for the Christmas Remembrance Tree any time after Thanksgiving. You may also bring it to the Service when you come.

It is not necessary to make a reservation. For more information, please contact us at 636-227-5511.

FINAL DAY SATURDAY, DEC 7 Steinway & Sons and Steinway designed used and dated new inventory with a full factory warranty must be cleared out to make room for 2014 instruments. As a result deep discount price concessions on pianos which rarely go on sale have been made under the manufacturer’s authorization.

VALUABLE REBATE CERTIFICATES

Grands $1000 • Uprights $500 Online at steinwaypianogallery.com/rebate

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PARTIES WITH PURPOSE

Society for the Blind & Visually Impaired

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HE SIXTH ANNUAL GUESS THE Grape event was an exceptional evening filled with great wines, a gourmet meal, luscious desserts and an exciting auction at Patty Long’s River Bottom Saloon. This special event celebrated the extraordinary work of the St. Louis Society for the Blind & Visually Impaired, which is in its second century of providing meaningful services for the community. This year’s event chair was Sheila Sweeney. Spotted in the crowd was Society president David Ekin, as well as Laurie Waters and Dave Birkenmeier. Founded in 1911, the Society enhances independence, empowers individuals and enriches the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired.

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Nanci and Dr. Bob Bobrow

David Ekin, Judy and Gil Grand

Jack Fillman, Mary and David Kelly, Dave Birkenmeier

Mary Hopfinger, Sheila Sweeney, Craig Hopfinger

St. Louis’ Favorite Italian Dining Experience.

Include Everyone On Your Holiday List, With Our Gift Cards and Gift Baskets!*

We Buy Gold, Silver, Diamonds, Platinum, Colored Stones, Unwanted Jewerly and Watches.

We Repair Jewelry and All Watches, Including Rolex.

jewelry

The Diamond Source

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Order by phone, online or at one of our 3 locations Use your Gitto’s Rewards Card on your gift purchases to earn points toward reward dollars.

Text gittos and your email address to 73757 to sign up

On the Hill 5226 Shaw Ave St. Louis (314) 772-8898

At Hollywood Casino 777 Casino Center Dr. Maryland Heights (314) 770-7663

From the Hill 15525 Olive Blvd.

Chesterfield (636) 536-2199

Gift Cards Can Be Ordered Online at charliegittos.com *gift baskets are only available in the restaurants or by phone

Barbara Wulfing 314.277.3285 Lifetime Sales Over $550 Million Five Star Agent Past 5 Years

Listings by Barbara Wulfing

9847 Litzsinger Road, Ladue Offered at $6,650,000.

8 year old majestic residence with a commanding presence on 3.4 private acres. Custom finishes, lavish millwork & amenities like an outdoor pavilion and pool with cascading waterfalls. A park-like setting and magnificent stone exterior . Grand entrance hall, 2-story dining room with fireplace, game/family room, parlor, panelled library with fireplace and a state-of-the-art theater room are a few of the spectacular features. Co-listed with James L. Manion

712 S. Price Road, Ladue Offered at $2,095,000.

Large private driveway leads to secluded 1.8 acres with a beautiful French Country home in a park-like setting. Luxurious first floor master. Gourmet kitchen that overlooks hearth room. Co-listed with James L. Manion

OPEN 12/1, 1-4 PM

8 Long Meadows Lane, Town & Country Offered at $2,220,000.

Stunning new custom home with 7,340 sqft. of finished living space. 6BR/6.5BA and awesome 1st floor activity room. Finished walkout lower level.

SOLD

Listings

10 Country Life Acres, Town & Country Offered at $1,175,000.

Most reasonably priced home in subdivision.

Fabulous kitchen and family room overlooking secluded 2 acres and pool. 2 horses allowed.

SOLD

12 Dromara Road, Ladue Price Upon Request.

Traditional decor and meticulous condition. 11 year old addition of master bedroom suite. Beautiful lot and plantings!

Other Great

40 Auburndale Drive, Creve Coeur Offered at $1,299,000.

Gracious rooms with open floor plan. Only 10 years old. Pool and gazebo. Complete living-in guest quarters.

4 Upper Price Road, Olivette Offered at $1,450,000.

1.5 story townhouse w/ elegant finishes, over 3,300 sq. ft. & a beautiful 1st floor master bedroom.

Spectacular gourmet kitchen. 2 private terraces.

22 Glenhaven Drive, Glendale Offered at $269,000.

A darling ranch with updates, wood floors, 3BR/3BA, multi-level deck, fenced yard & 2-car garage. Walk-out finished LL. Co-listed with James L. Manion

SOLD

7908 Kingsbury Boulevard, Clayton Offered at $795,000.

Stylish townhouse in Old Town. 3,300 square feet of well planned living space. Master bedroom offers his & her bathrooms and offices.

xxxxx Orrville Road, Wildwood 1 Little Lane, Ladue - NEW CONSTRUCTION 1 Little Lane - LOT

$1,850,000 $1,700,000 $595,000

7947 Teasdale Avenue, University City Offered at $429,900.

Fabulous find! Renovated with gourmet kitchen that opens to family room with vaulted ceiling overlooking patio and English garden. .

Check out Barbara’s web page by clicking this QR code below.

janet mcafee real estate | 9889 clayton road | saint louis, missouri 63124 | 314.997.4800 | www.janetmcafee.com

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Fabulous Georgian Style Home

26 WESTMORELAND PLACE IN CENTRAL WEST END

Classic Georgian home situated on a double lot on one of the city’s premier private streets. This lovely home features elegant formal rooms with wonderful architectural details including hardwood floors, woodburning fireplaces, moldings and floor-to-ceiling windows, a paneled library, a beautiful staircase and a very large kitchen and breakfast room. On the second floor, there are five bedrooms and three baths plus three additional maids’ bedrooms and another bath. A beautiful brick terrace with a covered veranda, a three-car garage, and a brick wall surrounding the back of the property complete the package. The tennis court is situated on its own lot. With perfect scale and proportions and a spectacular setting, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to become a significant Central West End residence.

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Listed By Gary Boyson Peggy Dozier

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Home For The Holidays Janet McAfee Real Estate Lisa Coulter - 314.983.2224 Linda Benoist - 314.983.2119

Offered at: $3,350,000 | Bedrooms: 6 | Bathrooms: 5 full and 2 half | Square Feet: 8,971

Offered at: $839,000 | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 4 | Square Feet: 3,823

12 Apple Tree Lane in Ladue

72 Clermont Lane in Ladue

Spectacular 1.8 acre estate has been beautifully renovated, with meticulous attention to detail.

The moment you step into the gracious entry you’ll be amazed by the windows and French doors which offer gorgeous views of the park-like setting. In addition to the living room, dining room and family room, there is a conservatory and a paneled library. The expansive kitchen features two center islands, custom cabinets, butler’s pantry and a large breakfast room with atrium bay window. There is also a sunroom, fabulous master bedroom and a LL with rec room opening to a private patio. Beautiful patios and a gorgeous secluded pool complete this offering.

Wonderfully spacious home in popular Clermont Lane. The first floor features a beautiful living room, dining room, family room with large picture window and fireplace plus a kitchen which opens into a cheery sunroom. Additionally on the main floor there is the master bedroom with an updated bath and two other bedrooms and a full hall bath. The second floor has two very large bedrooms each with an alcove and another hall bath plus a cozy office or nursery. The outside offers a patio, swimming pool, hot tub and a rock wall with a water feature. The charming covered front porch completes the inviting look and feel to this excellent home!

Offered at: $725,000 | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2.5 | Square Feet: 2,282

Offered at: $649,900 | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2.5 | Square Feet: 2,680

40 Brighton Way, Unit 2N in Clayton

1088 McKnight Orchard in Richmond Heights

Wonderful condo in the heart of Clayton with an open floor plan. The living room has beautiful built-in bookcases, a large gas fireplace and opens to an inviting patio. There is a gracious dining room and a kitchen that features a center island, custom cabinetry and a spacious breakfast area which opens to another patio. The master suite offers a large walk-in closet and a master bath with double sinks, separate tub and shower and ample storage.

Two other bedrooms and a second full bath complete this special offering. Other amenities include two assigned garage parking spaces and a storage locker. Fabulous location.

Beautifully renovated home on gorgeous lot in Ladue School District. This home has been professionally remodeled and boasts a gracious formal living room and dining room, high-end kitchen and vaulted family room with two sets of French doors opening to a new deck and wonderful yard. The master has two closets and a new en suite bath. The other two bedrooms share a large updated bath. There are many other updates including refinished hardwood flooring, fresh paint throughout, new cork flooring in kitchen and back hall, extensive recessed lighting, updated HVAC, beautiful landscaping and new front walk and porch. Truly move in ready!!

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nancy gulick Strengthened by the housing market challenge, wise from years of experience and uniquely intuitive of client needs, Nancy Gulick has reached the pinnacle of real estate achievement.

A consistent Top Agent with the largest independently owned luxury real estate firm in St. Louis, Nancy is recognized as an expert in the sought-after central corridor.

If you are considering listing your home or finding your dream home, contact Nancy and discover professional representation at its finest.

314.623.1915

nancygulick@hotmail.com

katie dooley curran Katie offers unbounded energy that again propelled her to a Top Agent status with Janet McAfee. She stays on top of her profession by taking advantage of all technological advancements and realizing that she is in the relationship business. She loves helping her clients and she is always available to them; she loves giving advice! Katie’s clients find her honesty refreshing. If a purchase or sale of a home is not in the client’s best interest, she never hesitates to tell them the reason why. She is always thinking resale for her clients. Today, the majority of her real estates practice is from clients referring their friends, family and coworkers. One client has affectionately called her “Ms. Execution!” This is the best affirmation you could ask for.

Katie is very task oriented and time management is her greatest asset. She is highly motivated and competitive.

The next time you are in the market to buy or sell a home, think of Katie Curran. She tells you how it is and gets results, FAST.

314.570.0418

kdooley@swbell.net

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larry levy Larry Levy has been a licensed realtor for 14 years with lifetime sales in excess of $80 Million. He is a relocation specialist and can be a great resource in your home buying and/or selling needs. Larry lists homes so they will sell at optimum value.

Larry also skillfully guides buyers in the purchase of their home.

With Larry’s knowledge of Clayton and Ladue neighborhoods and his unique market insight you can be sure to get the best service from Larry.

314.520.5668

larry.levy@sbcglobal.net

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julie lane Despite the challenging market, Julie has consistently been named a Top Agent since joining the firm. In 2012, she achieved Top Status and was the #1 Top Agent for Janet McAfee Inc. Julie can help give you the competitive edge if you are in the market for a real estate professional. Contact her today if you would like a realistic approach to selling and/or buying a home.

314.303.6504

julielane@sbcglobal.net

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SOCIE T Y Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation

POWER OF WOMEN

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BY DIANE ANDERSON

ILTON ST. LOUIS AT THE BALLPARK SERVED AS the venue for Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s first gala fundraiser to support her namesake East St. Louis youth center, which provides young people with a safe refuge. The first-ever Power of Women Olympic Gold Gala featured a delicious dinner, and live and silent auctions. Richard Mark served as honorary chair, and co-chairwomen were Maureen Moore and Joyner-Kersee.

Maureen Moore, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Richard Mark

• Named one ofIs theNo.1 “Best National Universities” in 2013 Maryville Over-Performing

by U.S. News & World Report University In Nation

Mary Frontczak, Michael Newport, Peggy Barnhart

• Named one of the Top 100 Private Universities in the

U.S. News World Report has ranked Personal Maryville University U.S. for & Best Value

by Kiplinger’s Finance as the top over-performing university in the nation. The study looks at than rankings from U.S. News &10 World Report’s • More 50 undergraduate, graduate andBest four Colleges 2013 and then looks at what performance scores doctoral degree programs would be without including peer rankings. Doing this, Maryville moves up 87 places, showing that national • Home of the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing reputations lag performance.

• Home of the Rawlings Sport Business Management

This good news tells the world what our students, parents, program faculty, staff and alumni already know … Maryville University is an outstanding onwith the move, doing great things.

• NCAA Divisionuniversity II athletics 18 collegiate sports

Francella Jackson, Barbara Bowman, Michael McMillan, Michelle Sherod

for rankings, men and please women Toprograms learn moreavailable about these visit: maryville.edu/overperformer.

To schedule a visit, call 314.529.9350

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Staci Clayborne, Georgia Costello, JilAnne and Dr. Richard Barnes

PARTIES WITH PURPOSE

Saint Louis University

THE HUNGARIAN ORDER OF MERIT

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BY DIANE ANDERSON

The Holiday Line Up 2013

HE HUNGARIAN ORDER OF MERIT – KNIGHT’S Cross, Hungary’s highest state honor, has been bestowed upon J. Joe Adorjan, chairman of the Saint Louis University board of trustees. The Order of Merit is given to individuals who have provided exceptional service to Hungary, and have demonstrated outstanding performance in furthering the interests of the independent democratic nation. György Szapáry, the Hungarian ambassador to the United States, presented the honor to Adorjan during a special event held on campus. The Honorary General Consul of Hungary, Adorjan is the founder of the Hungarian-Missouri Educational Partnership, which links four universities in the state, including SLU, with five universities in Hungary. The program, founded in 2005, provides opportunities for Hungarian students to study and gain on-the-job experience in the U.S.

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SSaint Peter’s Episcopal Church Presents

HANDEL’S

MESSIAH

PART 1

Sunday, December 8 5:00 p.m.

laduelips Socie t y

A free concert with the Saint Peter’s Choir, Soloists and Chamber Orchestra Recep�on following the concert Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church is located at 110 N. Warson Road, at the corner of Ladue and Warson roads, one block east of Lindbergh Boulevard

Food Outreach’s Karin Moody and Greg Lukeman and LN’s Trish MuycoTobin package meals at the organization’s Midtown headquarters.

Join Ladue News this holiday season in bringing hope and joy to others. Now through Monday, Dec. 23, LN’s Holiday Wish List Drive will collect items for FOOD OUTREACH. The volunteerbased organization, which provides nutritious meals, as well as nutrition counseling to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS or cancer, serves more than half-a-million meals to 2,100 clients each year. Every winter, Food Outreach sees an increase in clients since utilities and other household costs start kicking in, according to executive director GREG LUKEMAN, who adds, “With the recent cuts to the food stamp program, it’s becoming a bigger challenge to feed everyone who comes to our doors.” At Food Outreach, individuals can order as many as two medically appropriate meals a day, every day. The meals help clients get the full benefits of their treatment regimens, Lukeman says. “Our clients have limited or no income, making it next to impossible to eat nutritious meals without Food Outreach.”

Collection bins are available at Ladue News (8811 Ladue Road in the Colonial Marketplace). Wish List items include canned food items like tuna (in water), turkey, chicken, salmon, corn, green beans, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks and peaches. Also needed: electric can openers, blenders, toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo) and gas cards (for meal home-delivery program).

A Saint Louis University professor of pediatrics has received a top national teaching award for significant contributions to medical education. DR. STUART SLAVIN is one of four educators nationwide to be honored with the Alpha Omega Alpha Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teaching Award from the Association of American Medical College, which represents all accredited medical schools in North America. In his 26 years in academic medicine, Slavin has demonstrated a passion for medical education and curricular design. He most recently spearheaded a plan to restructure SLU’s four-year medical school curriculum so that students have more time to explore which specialty they intend to pursue during residencies.

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WORD AROUND TOWN

FOOD OUTREACH PHOTO BY BRYAN SCHRAIER, JOHN NEWBY PHOTO BY BENTLEY STUDIO

A conservation biologist and arid lands ecologist who has worked more than 40 years to create a sustainable future for the wildlife and people of the Sahara is the recipient of the 2013 Saint Louis Zoo Conservation Award. JOHN NEWBY is a John Newby (right) with St. Louis Zoological conservation Park Subdistrict Commission chair James Conway fellow of the Zoo’s WildCare Institute and CEO of the Sahara Conservation Fund, the first and only organization committed to protecting the biodiversity of the desert region.

Newby was presented with the award during the 22nd annual Marlin Perkins Society dinner. Other honorees recognized at the event include longtime zoo supporters MARION and VAN-LEAR BLACK (Individual Award), FIRST BANK (Corporate Award) and CLIFFORD WILLARD GAYLORD FOUNDATION (foundation award).

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Shop Savvy for the Holidays.

A gathering of local authors, artists and small business owners will take place in Ladue this weekend: RICK and MARCY WILLIAMS of Ladue Pharmacy and Deer Creek Janis and Dave Murray will be among local Café are celebrating authors gathering at Deer Creek Cafe this Small Business weekend.

Saturday by honoring home-grown talent.

On Saturday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., authors and artists will be available to sign their work, and entrepreneurs will be on hand to talk about their products. Among those scheduled to attend are local authors DAVE and JANIS MURRAY (Graham and Jet Get Wet), PENNY SCHNEITHORST (Milestones and More), and JULIE DESLOGE DUBRAY and JUNE ARTHUR HERMAN (Goodnight St. Louis). The event will be held at Deer Creek Café.

A Ballwin mom is the author of a new children’s book.

ANDREA ARCO-MASTROMICHALIS has written Wally McBap Needs A Nap!, a story about the importance of naptime from both a child’s and adult’s perspective. The author, who also owns a marketing communications firm, says her oldest son struggled with naptime, and this is her way of sharing the story with an exaggerated, humorous look. The book also includes tips for getting children to take a nap.

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CHARITIES & NONPROFITS

WERE YOU THERE WHEN ...

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Chesterfield Day School created trendy Rainbow Loom bracelets and rings to donate to St. Martha’s Hall, which provides shelter for abused women and their children. Math teacher Susie Sullivan had students use a donated loom and twist bands to create the popular jewelry, and the class also donated the loom to the organization.

Customers of Mobil on the Run raised more than $30,000 for Life Skills’ Autism Services through the company’s ‘All Stars for Autism’ project. By purchasing stars at Mobil on the Run locations, customers supported the organization’s mission to help people with developmental disabilities learn, live, work and participate in the community.

Joining together to raise awareness and research funds for JDRF Greater Missouri and Southern Illinois Chapter, more than 2,500 walkers participated in the St. Charles Oktoberfest/JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes at Frontier Park. The event raised $78,000, which will go toward research to better treat, cure and prevent Type 1 diabetes.

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2 Nigh

The Sheldon Art Galleries Presents

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December 6 and 7 at 8 p.m.

Sheldon Ballroom

Wit, wisdom and a whisper of Hollywood gossip!

Tickets are $40.

Starring Susan Claassen as Hollywood designer Edith Head!

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Fathers and sons from St. Louis University High School teamed up to help the St. Louis U.S. VETS facility, which provides transitional housing and counseling services for 22 Midwestern veterans and their dependents. The volunteers created a victory garden for residents to enjoy fresh produce.

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Continued from page 20 Staffers from Emmis Communications’ local stations NewsTalk 97.1, 105.7 The Point, KSHE 95 and KHITS 96.3 volunteered at the St. Louis Area Foodbank to celebrate the company’s day of service. The 55 staff members sorted, packaged and labeled more than 34,000 pounds of food for distribution to area food pantries, providing 28,447 meals for hungry St. Louisans.

CEOs and other executive-level business associates from across the area worked on building homes in University City as part of Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis’ CEO Build.

Volunteers were able to do hands-on work while working toward a common goal. All four of the Habitat homes in University City are being built to meet LEED platinum standards.

Former NFL player Bo Eason performed his one-man play, Runt of the Litter, for St. Louis-based wealth management company Plancorp. More than 500 clients and guests attended the event in celebration of the firm’s 30th anniversary. Before becoming a playwright and actor, Eason played safety for the Houston Oilers.

Share your holiday joy with others This season, Ladue News is collecting Wish List items for

Food Outreach Established 25 years ago, the volunteer-based organization focuses on providing nutritious meals, as well as nutrition counseling to men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS or cancer.

We invite you to stop by LN and donate the following items to this very worthy cause!

Suggested items include: • Canned Items such as tuna (in water), salmon, corn, mixed vegetables, mandarin oranges and peaches • Toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo) • First Class Postage Stamps (for mailings) • Frequent Flyer Miles (for fundraisers) • Gas Cards (for meal home-delivery program) • Electric Can Openers • Blenders Visit laduenews.com to see the complete Wish List Collection boxes are available Monday-Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, at Ladue News, 8811 Ladue Road in the Colonial Marketplace Items will be collected through Monday, Dec. 23.

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CELEBRATING SENIOR LIVING YOUR WAY

at

One McKnight Place

Senior living is what you make of it, so make it the best it can be! At The Gatesworth, the opportunities for leading a fulfilling life are as interesting and unique as the Residents themselves. Our Residents find a variety of choices such as fitness classes, lectures, book clubs and outings to support their physical, mental and educational well-being.

The Gatesworth is committed to equal housing opportunity and does not discriminate in housing and services because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

SMALL BUSINESS

SATURDAY

November 30 Thank you for shopping local and supporting our small business! Bring in this ad to Cha and receive extra 10% off your purchase on small business Saturday, November 30th. Only valid on this day. Limit 1 per customer.

Does not apply to previous purchases. No price adjustments.

Through December 14, enjoy 30% off in-stock curtains, 10% off hardware, and 10% off Curtain Studio curtains.

This is the ONLY time our curtains will be discounted 30% so shop early for best selection! Store hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm, Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm.

Come visit our new store! Dandelions is still your exclusive source for the Egg by Susan Lazar baby clothing line, but now we offer much more! Shop with us Saturday and see all our great lines of children’s clothing, accessories and more.

Meet some of St. Louis’ finest authors, artists and small business owners as we celebrate Small Business Saturday at Deer Creek Café!

Check us out on Facebook for a full schedule.

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A great time to spruce for the Holidays.

Five $30.00 gift certificates will be handed out on November 30th to be used in December. Consider Vera Bradley, Crabtree and Evelyn or many of our Made in America items we are proud to carry.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! OUR FAMOUS ANNUAL SALE PLUS..... 1/2 off internationally recognized frames plus an additional $150 off most complete eyewear purchases December 1st thru the 31st.Use your FlexDollars to look, see and feel UNIQUELY YOU! Minor exclusions-call or stop in for details.

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Shop for a casual dress for yourself or thoughtful gifts for friends and family.

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LINGERIE & LOUNGEWEAR

Thank you for shopping local! Ivy Hill is a fabulously chic boutique, but without the pretense. Enjoy a warm and relaxed environment as you peruse designer clothing, accessories and jewels at every price point. SMALL BIZ SATURDAY ONLY: ENJOY 25% OFF OUR ENTIRE STORE.

To show our appreciation for our customers who support small businesses, shop with us on Small Business Saturday and save 30% on all regular-price, in stock merchandise. Discount not valid towards gift certificates, prior purchases or Origami Owl jewelry.

Please join us in celebrating the inspiring works of some of St. Louis’ most recognized artists, authors and small business owners as they display their work at Deer Creek Café.

Ladue Pharmacy Celebrates Small Business Saturday!

St.Louis Family owned since 1951.

4th Generation Fashion. Fit, Comfort for Men, Women, & Children. Sizes and widths to men’s 18EEEEEE. We Fit – You Sit. Pedorthists on staff. Fashion and Comfort !

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1370 Clarkson Clayton Center Ellisville, MO 63011 636.527.6500 JuleLingerie.com

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Glendale: 314-961-1642 Chesterfield Mall:636-532-0017 St. Louis Galleria: 314-862-7463 Creve Coeur: 314-434-4430 lauriesshoes.com

Personalized Presents!

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We MACS Designs can add a colorful monogram to just about any item – a special gift, or something for you! MACS also carries fun and flirty apparel and accessories.

Mavrik Jewelers is your source for stunning diamonds, fine gems, and original jewelry. Shop Mavrik for hand crafted, one-of-a kind pieces, including both fine and fashion jewelry items. Loved ones on your holiday list will adore the gifts you select at Mavrik.

9823 Clayton Rd. Ladue, MO 63124 314-991-3337

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Two sisters with a passion for fashion started this business four years ago. Visit their showroom in Webster Groves and see why their customers call it their “secret shopping spot”!

Open Thursday- Saturday 10-3 p.m.

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Your favorites ONE DAY ONLY Sip & Shop and enjoy up to 50% off!

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Holiday scents can trigger the fondest memories. It’s time to celebrate the season with the aromatic Frasier Fir collection at Ladue Pharmacy.

Enjoy the snap of Siberian fir needles, comforting cedarwood and relaxing sandalwood for a crisp, just-cut forest fragrance.

Ladue Pharmacy

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INDEPENDENCE CENTER

Dancing for the Club

BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

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N HIS GLITZY BURGUNDY JACKET AND ruffled dress shirt, Steve Lipstein made his way across the parquet floor toward the middle of the stage, where he joined hands with Lucy Fitzgerald and broke into a choreographed East Coast swing routine to Footloose. While dancing for a crowd might be the norm for a pro like Fitzgerald, it was a new and nerve-wracking experience for Lipstein, president and CEO of BJC HealthCare and 2013 Dancing with the St. Louis Stars champion.

But “working one-on-one with a professional dance instructor inside a studio is very reassuring,� Lipstein says. “When you go out in front of 500 people to dance at an event, you get nervous.

But I had a terrific time, and it was good fun, and we raised a lot of money for Independence Center, which is what the evening was all about.�

Independence Center functions as a clubhouse that supports members dealing with mental illness through a variety of services, such as helping them go back to school or obtain employment. “The clubhouse model is built on the fact that all of us as human beings need to know that there is somewhere

we are needed, wanted and expected; and when we get there, work will be taking place,� Independence Center executive director Mike Keller explains. “In the clubhouse, it’s not about recreation—it’s about the work of the organization, and the members do the work.�

The Center also provides support to members through additional programs, such as housing at one of its four affordable apartment buildings or physical betterment through the wellness program. “People with mental illness are going to age prematurely—not only because of the ravages of the illness itself, but because psychotropic medications can take a terrible toll on people’s bodies,� Keller says, noting the importance of helping members maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The Center’s sixth annual Dancing with the St. Louis Stars event will be held Jan. 25 at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. “People really love this event—you’ve got a beautiful venue, great cocktails, a terrific dinner and, as entertainment, you have a show that’s put on by the seven dancers and their professional partners,� Keller says. Revenue for

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Sparkle for the Holidays!

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Holiday Charity Cards Compiled by Blaise Hart-Schmidt

Mon & Wed 11am-3pm | Tue & Thur 11am-6pm | Fri 11am-5pm | Sat 10am-5pm | Sun Noon-4pm

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Fine Jewelry and Watches Since 1915

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Extended Sale Hours 10 - 6 Monday Through Saturdayy New Designer Pieces For Your Holiday Gift Giving Prices To Fit any Budget Diamond and Fashion Rings Wedding Rings Beautiful Precious and Semi-Precious Bracelets Pearl Necklaces and Earrings Handcrafted Italian Silver Fashion Jewelry From ELLE and Inox Watches By Bulova and Seiko One of a Kind Estate Pieces

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Easter Seals Midwest Can be purchased at 12 local Starbucks stores Set of 12 for $8.99 Cards are blank, but a brief description of the Everyone Deserves a Shot project is on the back.

St. Louis Center for Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry

Room at the Inn 209-9181, roomstl.org Set of 12 for $10 INSIDE MESSAGE: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” –John 3:16 May this glorious day of our Savior’s birth resound with hope and peace on Earth.

Dr. Guilan Norouzi Now Offering Strickland Facelift Dentures®

• Have the appearance of a face lift without the surgery • Feel more confident about your smile • One of the first locations in St. Louis to provide these dentures • Get rid of droopy down turned corners of the mouth

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Set of 12 for $15 INSIDE MESSAGE: Let it snow this holiday season! or Next year, please dress up the dog.

St. Louis Christmas Carols Association 863-1225, stlchristmascarols.org Set of 10 for $10, plus shipping INSIDE MESSAGE: We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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AlbarrÉ Jewelry 9711 Clayton Road, 997-1707, albarre.com With ruby and yellow sapphire stones and baroque, goldenyellow cultured pearls, any woman would be happy to find this 18-karat yellow-gold necklace under the tree.

Amini’s 17377 Chesterfield Airport Road, 636-537-9200, aminis.com Amini’s home furnishings department features dining, occasional dining, accent tables and upholstery, all beautifully accented by designer décor and accessories. This stone-washed collection offers an elegant distressed look, and is available in several natural finishes.

Before and Again 778 N. Ballas Road, 997-1999, beforeandagain.com Shirts, tunics, dresses and sweaters will be 30 to 80 percent off at Before and Again’s oneday-only factory sale, Dec. 7 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Blust Jewelers 12716 Olive Blvd., 878-6003 This stunning, sterling-silver necklace by ELLE Jewelry is set with blue lace agate and blue and green quartz, and is a must-have for your jewelry box.

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BEING IN CONTROL HA S N EVE R B E EN M O R E E XC ITING

THE ALL-NEW QUATTROPORTE. THE JOURNEY BEGINS AT MASERATI OF ST. LOUIS. The Quattroporte S Q4 combines exhilarating Maserati performance with the sure-footed agility of intelligent all-wheel drive.

Its powerful twin-turbo V6 engine delivers 404 HP through an advanced AWD system that achieves unprecedented handling and precise control in all weather, with an 8-speed automatic transmission designed for maximum acceleration and fuel efficiency. Also available in rear-wheel drive with a 523 HP V8 engine, the Quattroporte blends unmistakable Italian design, a spacious interior and engineering excellence — a celebration of performance, luxury and driving pleasure that is pure Maserati.

MASERATI OF ST. LOUIS The Quattroporte S Q4 with intelligent all-wheel drive starts at $102,500.* STAY IN TOUCH

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*MASERATI QUATTROPORTE S Q4 BASE MSRP $102,500, NOT INCLUDING GAS GUZZLER TAX, DEALER PREP AND DESTINATION CHARGES. DEALER PRICE MAY VARY. TAXES, TITLE, REGISTRATION FEES AND ADDITIONAL OPTIONS NOT INCLUDED. ©2013 MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. MASERATI AND THE TRIDENT LOGO ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF MASERATI SPA. MASERATI URGES YOU TO OBEY ALL POSTED SPEED LIMITS.

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BRODY’S 2300 S. Big Bend Blvd., 647-3318, brodylamp.com

CAT’S MEOW 12065 Manchester Road, 909-1415, catsmeowpersonalized.com

CHA 9666 Clayton Road, 993-8080, shop-cha.com

This pair of elegant, equestrianthemed table lamps, each depicting a polo player astride a galloping horse, is crafted of verdigris brass and burled golden madrone wood.

Brody’s, family-owned since 1932, carries a broad selection of lamps, shades and other accent furniture.

Go ahead, jump in the puddles!

It’s OK when you’re wearing these stylish, monogrammed rain boots. $93

Give a bracelet, give a blessing.

The popular My Saint My Hero Benedictine Blessing bracelets come in a variety of colors and metals, and are available now at Cha Boutique.

CHARLIE GITTO’S 5226 Shaw Ave., 772-8898; 777 Casino Center Dr., 770-7663; 15525 Olive Blvd., 636-536-2119; charliegittos.com Charlie Gitto’s has gift cards and baskets for everyone on your gift-giving list. Gift cards can be ordered in any denomination.

And don’t forget to use your Gitto’s Reward Card to earn points toward Reward Dollars.

The Annual Cobblestone Shoe Sale FEATURING: MEZLAN, NEIL M., TAUER & JOHNSON AND OUR OWN COBBLESTONE COLLECTION

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Chuck’s Boots 300 Biltmore Drive, 636-349-6633; 5859 Suemandy Drive, 636-970-2668, chucksbootsstlouis.com

Clark Graves Antiques 132 N. Meramec Ave., 725-2695, clarkgravesantiques.com

Did you miss me? With Miss Me Jeans, it’s all about the details.

Studs, lace, sequin and more, now available at Chuck’s Boots.

Ring in the New Year with this unique rafaichissoir, as the French would call it. Dating to the 1860s, it boasts superb quality and design.

Clarkson Eyecare at Colonial Marketplace 8821 Ladue Road, 450-7305, clarksoneyecare.com

Cobblestone Shoe Repair 8855 Ladue Road, 727-4080, cobblestoneshoerepair.com

Modern yet classic, stylish yet understated. Sama Eyewear is a holiday gift guaranteed to turn some heads. The Federico is available in five distinct colors. $399

Complete his holiday look with classic shoe styles by Mezlan.

With hand-antiqued Italian leather, injected memory foam sole and a rubber flex insert, they’re handsome and comfortable.

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St. Louis’ finest selection of Balsaam, Pine and Fraser trees—and custaard!

Ted Drewes

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Party in Style:

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Kirkwood

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Diane Katzman Design 8505 Delmar Blvd., 997-3553, etsy.com/shop/ DianeKatzmanDesign Show your love with Diane Katzman’s magnetic bangles.

Stop by her famous sample sales Dec. 6 and 7, and pay only $12 for each bracelet.

Dot Dot Dash 6334 N. Rosebury Ave., 862-1962, dotdotdashboutique.com Forget gold, frankincense and myrrh—what she really wants this Yuletide is this smoky gemstone statement necklace.

FitShop 14430 Clayton Road, 636-220-9227

UNIQUE CHOICES, C H AR M I N G S PAC E S

These fun, super-lightweight nylon bags from Electric Yoga feature the line’s signature lightning-bolt pattern, with plenty of room for all your must-haves.

Inimitable Holiday Style!

22 storefronts – 1 shared goal: to present you with a lively array of one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season!

Shop The Boulevard – Saint Louis.

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RESTAURANTS

Maggiano’s Little Italy Nadōz Euro.Bakery+Café PF Chang's China Bistro Vinō Nadōz Bistro & Wine Bar

Furla at Taubman Prestige Outlets 17081 N. Outer Forty Road, 636-489-3821, furla.com/us Steal the spotlight with this Piper satchel in embossed crocodile leather.

Its unique asymmetrical and innovative shape can be worn with the top handle or optional shoulder strap.

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This 14-karat, white-gold diamond necklace is as unique as a snowflake. The 26-millimeter square filigree, open-center pendant has 1.14 carat totalweight of round diamonds on an 18-inch rolo chain. $2,400

Great Estates 9849 Manchester Road, 537-3564 Set your holiday table with nothing but the best. Great Estates resale shop carries old, rare and beautiful treasures to make your holidays merry and bright.

Ivy Hill 304 N. Euclid Ave., 367-7004; 8835 Ladue Road, 721-7004; ivyhillboutique.com Charm all the ladies on your list with these initial earrings from Sugar Bean, sold individually so you can mix and match letters and metals!

K. Hall Designs 8416 Manchester Road, 963-3293; Plaza Frontenac, 991-6988, khalldesigns.com Give the gift of relaxation with three fragrant K. Hall Designs votive hobnail candles, beautifully packaged in a holiday gift box. Scotch Pine is a warm, woodsy fragrance reminiscent of cold winter nights that everyone on your list is sure to love.

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Ladue Pharmacy 9832 Clayton Road, 993-4031, laduepharmacy.com

OLD GRINGO TONY LAMA DAN POST LUcchese JUSTIN COrral Now FRYE ARIAT Featuring

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Whether you’re looking for cuddly, cozy, classic or keepsake for the sweet baby in your life, Ladue Pharmacy has a tremendous selection of baby items, gifts and toys.

Laurie Solet #18 The Boulevard, 727-7467, lauriesolet.com Protect yourself and your loved ones with this exquisite sterling silver and bronze Saint Benito necklace by Shannon Koszyk, available exclusively at Laurie Solet. $670

Mary Pillsbury Fine Jewelry Co. 10411 Clayton Road, 569-1200, pillsburydiamonds.com This stunning necklace and bracelet set of 18-karat yellow gold, diamonds and semi-precious stones is the perfect gift for your debutante, or to wear at that special Christmas gala.

Melanie’s 10277 Clayton Road, 993-0664, melanies-stlouis.com

Chuck’s Boots world’s largest boot stores

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This multi-colored statement necklace is sure to brighten her holidays. Shop Melanie’s for jewelry as one-of-a-kind as she is.

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PAPERDOLLS BOUTIQUE 110 E. Jefferson Ave., 965-3655; 14418 Clayton Road, 636-527-3655; facebook.com/ paperdolls.boutique One scarf, endless possibilities. The ultimate snug accessory, this fringe infinity scarf is both versatile and stylish. Available in a variety of colors, it’s a must-have for everyone on your holiday list!

Schnarr’s Hardware 9800 Clayton Road, 993-0910, schnarrs.com Show your Ladue pride with a decorative, handcrafted Ladue ceramic crock, or display this hand-painted Ladue ornament on your tree. Quantities are limited!

Steven Becker Fine Dining 3701 Lindell Blvd., 367-4848, stevenbeckerfd.com ‘Tis the season for celebration! Whether planning an intimate gathering in your home or festive party at the office, the Steven Becker Fine Dining catering team can make it happen.

St. Louis Center for Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry 7934 N. Lindbergh Blvd., 831-8086, drnorouzi.com Let your eyes and smile tell your holiday stories, not the lines around them, with a gift certificate for teeth whitening, Botox and fillers.

Pictured: Dr. Guilian Norouzi

Always the styles you love.

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Summa Jewelers 115 W. Argonne Dr., 965-0046, summajewelers.com This sterling silver and black agate cuff bracelet from the Georg Jensen Regitze collection adds unconventional glamour to your holiday wardrobe.

Ted Drewes 6726 Chippewa St., 481-2652; 4224 S. Grand Blvd., 352-7376, teddrewes.com A Ted Drewes gift card (in any denomination) is the perfect stocking-stuffer—good for frozen custard and Christmas trees.

Vakkar 9912 Clayton Road, 991-1616, vakkar.com

Vellum 120 W. Monroe Ave., 909-1640, velluminc.com

Stand out this holiday season with a new ’do. The New York-trained stylists at Vakkar will help you find the look you’ve always dreamed of.

Eat, drink and be merry this holiday season! Personalized beverage tubs are the perfect gifts for those who love to entertain.

Holiday Cheer & Book Signing!

Saturday, December 7th 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Book signing 1 p.m.-3 p.m. *Select merchandise up to 50% off

GREAT ESTATES premiere estate & Consignment Sales

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Meet authors Kevin Amsler and L. John Schott authors of The Architecture of Maritz and Young Exceptional Historic Homes of St. Louis

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Vie 9660 Clayton Road, 997-0124, viestlouis.com Meet her under the mistletoe with these gorgeous Roni Blashay emerald teardrop earrings. $513

YLANG-YLANG Plaza Frontenac, Ste. 81, 567-5555, ylangylang.com Browse breathtaking styles by second-generation jewelry designer, Sri Lakshmi, whose luxurious materials and exquisite craftsmanship make her pieces dynamic and precious. With cutfrom-rough natural gemstones, 18- and 14-karat gold and 925 sterling silver, you’re sure to find a unique piece for each woman on your list.

Yolf 800-338-6450, yolfusa.com Yolf is a well-made, yard-golf game anyone can play. Thousands have been sold worldwide. It’s the perfect gift for your family and friends!

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LN’s 2013 Holiday Recipe Contest

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

Chocolate Mousse

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HE HOLIDAYS CAME EARLY THIS YEAR when readers submitted their homemade sweets for LN’s Holiday Dessert Recipe Contest. Four Seasons pastry chef Mary Boehne, LN Cooks’ chef John Johnson and Spicy Bits writer Matt Sorrell helped judge the tight, but oh-so-delicious race, and Ladue Florist decked the festive holiday table.

Served in ribbon-bowed martini glasses and

sprinkled with fresh raspberries and crushed peppermint, Maureen Riffle’s Chocolate Mousse took top honors. For her efforts, she gets a wine dinner for two at Balaban’s Wine Cellar and Tapas Bar, a five-course pairing with selections from a featured winemaker. Thank you for participating in this year’s contest, and congratulations to the winners!

FIRST PLACE:

Chocolate Mousse by Maureen Riffle (Pictured on opposite page) 4 oz. Baker’s German sweet or semi-sweet baking chocolate bar 1/3 c milk 2 T sugar 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 12 to 16 oz. thawed Cool Whip

Melt chocolate with 2 tablespoons of milk in the microwave. In a separate mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add remaining milk and chocolate mixture until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip and refrigerate.

Serve alone, over cheesecake or brownies, in a cookie or chocolate mini-tart. Can be made ahead of time and frozen.

Maureen Riffle and her chocolate mousse

SECOND PLACE:

Gingerbread Orange Spice Buttercream Cupcakes by Madaline Ross Makes 12 cupcakes

PHOTOS BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

GINGERBREAD CUPCAKE: 1 c flour 1 1/4 t ginger 1/4 t ground cloves 2/3 c molasses 1/3 c sugar 1 t baking soda 1/2 t cinnamon 2/3 c hot water 1/3 c unsalted butter 2 1/2 t egg beaters Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 muffin tin cups with paper cupcake liners. Sift the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves together in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the hot water and molasses. In an electric mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy, before gradually adding the sugar, mixing well. Beat in the egg beaters until well blended. Reducing speed to low, add flour mixture and molasses mixture alternately in three batches to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Pour the batter into the lined cupcake pan, distributing the batter equally. Bake for 8 minutes, rotate the pan, and bake for 8 more minutes. Place the pan on a wire rack and cool completely.

ORANGE SPICE BUTTERCREAM: 1/2 c unsalted butter 2 c confectioners sugar 1/8 t nutmeg 1 1/2 t vanilla extract 1/2 c vegetable shortening 1 t cinnamon 1/8 t ground cloves 1 T natural orange flavor Orange rind for garnish

In an electric mixer, beat the butter and shortening on medium speed until creamy. Add the confectioners sugar and spices to the butter mixture on low speed. Add the vanilla extract and orange flavor, and beat at medium speed until fully incorporated. Top the cupcakes with the buttercream, and garnish with orange rind.

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Third place:

Baba Torta by Ramona Richardson Cake: 5 eggs 1 c flour 1 c sugar 1/2 t baking soda Dash of vanilla Beat eggs and sugar until smooth.

Gradually add flour. Add the remaining ingredients until blended completely. Grease and dust 12-by-18-inch baking sheet with flour. Pour batter onto sheet and bake at 375 degrees until golden.

Check with a toothpick to make sure cake is done on the inside.

Allow cake to cool for 30 minutes.

Frosting: 2 sticks of butter at room temperature 1 c sugar

8 oz. sour cream Dash of vanilla Whip the butter and sugar until blended. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla. Cut the cake layer into nine, 2-inch strips and roll the strips. You can make mini cake rolls or continue to roll additional strips into one large cake.

Syrup: 2 c water 3/4 c sugar 1/2 t cinnamon Boil water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add cinnamon. Pour syrup mixture evenly over the rolled cake. Use remaining frosting to completely coat the cake.

Drizzle with melted milk chocolate and/or chocolate shavings.

Honorable Mentions

Gooey Butter Cake

by Sarah Connelly Goo 8 oz. cream cheese 2 eggs 1 T vanilla 1 stick of butter, preferably salted 1 bag chocolate chips 2 c powdered sugar (granulated also works, but changes the texture)

Cake 1 box of yellow cake mix (devil’s food, chocolate and French vanilla also work) 1 egg 1 stick of butter, preferably salted Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Combine cake mix with melted butter and egg using dough hook attachment for the KitchenAid Mixmaster, or just use a bowl and spoon. Pat mixture in a parchment paper-lined 13-by-9-inch pan.

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For the goo, soften cream cheese and melt butter by microwaving for 20 seconds, or letting sit out for a half hour. Beat the cream cheese and butter. Add eggs and beat until thoroughly combined. Add vanilla and powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Pour goo on top of prepared cake. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of goo. Bake for about 40-45 minutes.

The cake will still be somewhat jiggly when it comes out of the oven, but that’s what will ensure the gooey butter is just that—gooey. When cake is cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy. This is the Clayton Police Department’s favorite snack!

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Scotcheroos (Jerkwater Crunchies) by Savanna Smith Makes approximately 48 bars 1 t vanilla extract 1 c light corn syrup 1 c sugar 1 c crunchy peanut butter 6 c Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal 1 c semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 c butterscotch morsels Vegetable cooking spray Place corn syrup and sugar into large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in

peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well.

Add cereal. Stir until coated. Press into 13-by-9-by-2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.

Melt chocolate and butterscotch morsels together in small pan over low heat, stirring constantly. You may also melt the morsels in the microwave for approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Spread evenly over cereal mixture. Let stand until firm, or refrigerate for 15 minutes. Cut into 2-by-1-inch bars when cool.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Celebrate

How We

BY BRITTANY NAY

The diversity found in St. Louis neighborhoods brings a variety of holiday traditions to the table. Here, area families share recipes, music and festivities that have been preserved through the generations.

PHOTOS BY BRYAN SCHRAIER

The Gazall Family Trish Gazall’s Lebanese grandparents came to the United States in search of the American dream.

They quickly found it, but never forgot their roots.

The couple passed down traditional Lebanese recipes to their children, who are now teaching their kids how to make the dishes. “My grandma would make the dishes and my mom would have to watch and write everything down because my grandmother never measured anything,” Gazall says with a laugh.

With the recipes thankfully preserved, the morning host at KEZK Radio and her family gather around a table filled with signature Lebanese fare,

including grape leaves, chicken and hashweh— similar to a dressing, made of rice, celery, onions, pine nuts and ground beef—and fattoosh, a bread salad with cucumber, onion, tomatoes and dried mint leaves. And the meal wouldn’t be complete without kibbi, a meat dish served at almost every holiday gathering.

The meal is similar to the Lebanese lunch served weekly at Saint Raymond’s Maronite Cathedral, where Gazall and some of her family members regularly help prepare food—and where her grandparents wed almost a century ago.

RECIPE: BAKED KIBBI FOR FILLING Ingredients: 1 lb. ground round 1 onion, diced 1/2 c pine nuts, browned Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl.

Set aside.

FOR MAIN MIXTURE Ingredients: 4 lbs. ground round 3 lbs. bulgar wheat #2, washed 1 onion 1 green pepper 1/4 c Lebanese spice (2 T pepper and 2 T cumin, mixed) 1/3 c peppermint leaf, crushed 1/4 c salt Directions: Mix onion and green pepper in a blender to a liquid consistency. Combine mixture with raw kibbi ingredients in a mixing bowl. Layer filling and raw kibbi into a 9-by-13-inch pan by smoothing half of the raw kibbi on the bottom, putting the filling on top, then adding the remaining raw kibbi. Smooth evenly with a spatula. Spread a teaspoon of oil on top of the dish. Cut into diamond-shaped pieces. Bake at 400 degrees for an hour, or until the dish is brown and crispy.

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The Winfield Family The aromas of traditional holiday recipes fill the Winfield home every Christmas Eve courtesy of Mark Winfield (co-owner of The Precinct Bar & Grill along with former Cardinals player Jim Edmonds) and the restaurant’s chef, Andrew Shrensker. “He and I pop a couple bottles of wine and we start cooking all day for the whole family.”

By the time the group of 30 returns from Ste. Genevieve du Bois Parish evening services, the feast is ready for enjoyment. Since the chef is Jewish and the Winfield family is Christian, there is a mix of classic holiday food, from turkey, ham, deviled eggs and mashed potatoes to chicken spiedini. “My wife’s Italian grandma is 97 and she used to cook it every year,” Winfield says. “We’ve picked up on that tradition, and she’s come over in the past and put her two cents in on how it turns out.”

The Winfield family and Edmonds also know how important it is to give back each holiday season: for the last seven years, they have held buffet dinners and gift-giving to benefit kids through various nonprofits. And the Winfields are passing the tradition down to their young daughters. “They are more excited to give the gift than to receive it,” Winfield says. “So, the message is getting across.”

Recipe: Beef Spiedini For Filling Ingredients: 4 oz. yellow onion, finely diced 0.5 oz. garlic, finely chopped 2 T Italian seasoning 24 oz. drained plum tomato, peeled, seeded,

rough chopped 1 oz. olive oil 1/3 c shredded Parmesan cheese Salt and black pepper to taste Directions: In a pan on medium heat, add olive oil, yellow onion and garlic, sweat until the onions are translucent. Add Italian seasoning and sweat for an additional 30 seconds. Next, add tomatoes, fold into the mixture already in the pan; and on low heat, cook the mixture as dry as possible. Turn off heat. Fold in Parmesan cheese, add salt and pepper to taste.

Remove mixture and spread thinly on a sheet pan and place in the refrigerator to cool.

For Beef Ingredients: 2 lbs. beef cutlets, pound very thin 2 c Italian bread crumbs 8 oz. olive oil Salt and black pepper Spiedini filling Toothpicks Directions: Lightly brush both sides of a cutlet with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired. Dredge the cutlet in bread crumbs.

Lay the breaded cutlet flat. Start 1/2-inch from the long edge and spread a thin layer of filling across the breaded cutlet. Turn the cutlet around and roll up the cutlet as tightly as possible, ending with 1/2-inch of uncovered meat on the outside.

Using a toothpick, every inch and half, push the

The Dean Family Every Hanukkah, the Dean house is filled with light. That’s because each member of the family has their own special menorah. “The kids always want to light the candles, so they each have their own,” says their mother, Shelley Dean.

And each menorah has a story to tell. “Some the kids made, one is from our wedding, and my husband and I each had one from before we were married. One has the synagogues in Israel and another is a colorful rainbow,” Dean says. The family also makes a new one each year from chocolate bars, peanut butter and candles. “It keeps burning

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pick through the outside lip all the way through to keep the roulade closed. Slice halfway between each toothpick so you have manageable pieces to cook. Repeat until all the meat is used. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a sauté pan on mediumhigh heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add six to eight pieces of spiedini to hot pan cut side down. Brown for 2 minutes and flip. Cook an additional 2 minutes. Place on a sheet pan. Once all the spiedinis are cooked, place in the oven for 6 minutes, remove from oven and serve.

Recipe: Chanukah Cookies all night because of the oil from the peanut butter,” she explains.

The family’s holiday traditions continue with a ‘decorating extravaganza’ of Jewish and Hanukkah symbols, and traditional music and foods, including latkes and Chanukah cookies. “We’re a very big musical family, so we sing songs after lighting the menorahs, and of course there are many Hanukkah parties,” Dean says. The family also leads the Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach program, which brings Jewish music into the community, from schools and libraries to retirement homes.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour 1/2 t baking powder 1/4 t salt 1/2 c butter 1/2 c white sugar 2 egg yolks 1 t orange juice 1 t vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in one egg yolk until completely incorporated. Beat in the other egg yolk along with the orange juice and vanilla. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness.

(Refrigerate dough for 60 minutes if it is too soft to work with.) Cut into desired Hanukkah shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies on prepared baking sheet. Bake until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for one minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with blue and white frosting and add sprinkles, if desired.

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The Salinas Family The Salinas family has a lot to be thankful for— and they make sure they give gratitude back each holiday season through their Mexican traditions and recipes.

Shortly before the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, the family lines a plate with 12 grapes—each symbolizing a month of the coming year—and make a wish as they eat them. “We cheer and hug as we think about how thankful we are for the things we will receive the next year,” says America Salinas.

As another symbol of good luck for the new year, the Salinases fill a special wine glass with layers of rice, beans and dried corn, and line it with 12 coins—representing work, health and prosperity for the coming months. “I also make this decoration to give to hostesses at holiday parties,” Salinas notes.

And holiday meals at the Salinas home feature the traditional ham, served with a special orange marmalade glaze. “It has been passed down through my family for years,” Salinas says, “and now I am passing it down to my kids and friends.”

RECIPE: ORANGE MARMALADE GLAZE Ingredients: 1 whole ham 1 (10 oz.) orange marmalade 1/2 c ketchup 1/2 c sugar 1 pineapple, sliced 1/2 c cherries Directions: Combine orange marmalade, ketchup and sugar in a mixing bowl to make a glaze. The night before the ham will be served, spoon glaze over the ham to marinade. The following day, bake the ham at 325 degrees for about two hours, until brown. Top the ham with pineapples and cherries, then bake it for several more minutes, until fruit is toasted.

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Gina Galati General director, Winter Opera “As you can imagine, being from a restaurant family, my parents, Jackie and Dominic Galati, cook lots of great food for the holidays. We have turkey on Thanksgiving with all of the trimmings, and my mother makes Sfingis, which are a sweet batter deep fried and drizzled with honey, powdered sugar and cinnamon. It’s similar to a donut, but airy in the middle. I always sing Christmas Eve mass at St. Roch’s Church for my cousin, Monsignor Polizzi. Then for Christmas, we usually have nice dinner with lots of different items—always pasta or my father will complain. We have an Italian dessert on Christmas called pignolata, which my mother makes with her brothers. It is made of small deep-fried dough with honey and nuts. It has a hard texture and we give containers to all of our family and friends. If we forget someone, it’s big trouble! On New Year’s Day, we always have lamb.”

Harold Sanger Mayor of Clayton “Getting the entire Sanger family under one roof is unfortunately becoming a rare event. So now, we gather the entire family every other Thanksgiving (you learn to share holidays with in-laws) for a weeklong Thanksgiving holiday celebration.

One of the best parts is having our grandchildren, Toby, 4, and Cooper, 18 months, with us and marveling at how fast they grow. With Chanukah beginning on Thanksgiving Day this year, our celebration will be even more meaningful.”

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Donald Suggs Publisher, St. Louis American “I have two daughters: one who lives on the East Coast and one on the West Coast, and a granddaughter. We all come together in St. Louis at Christmas and it culminates in a big meal on Christmas Eve, because everyone goes different directions on Christmas Day. We collaborate on the menu and we have someone who cooks for us. The menu changes, but it’s always a big meal. My granddaughter is 5 now, and opening gifts for her and my daughters is a big deal on Christmas morning, but the dinner on Christmas Eve is really something special.”

Lenore Pepper Edwin Pepper Interiors “Our family celebrates both Christmas and Chanukah. At Chanukah, the family usually gathers at my house and we have a Hanukkah dinner. We serve potato pancakes, or latkes, and light the Chanukah candles. We used to have all the kids sit down on a set of trains I have that are so large you can sit on them. Our children have grown up and they’re marriageable age, so I’ve saved them for the grandchildren. We open the presents one at a time, and play some games, and it’s very festive and joyous. We also have a son who married a non-Jew, so we invite their family over for Chanukah and they invite us for Christmas. They have stockings hanging at the fireplace and exchange presents, and we have dinner together and it’s also very happy. They’re both holidays we look forward to every year.”

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VERY PARENT HAS EXPERIENCED A CHILD who procrastinates! The behavior is, in fact, a normal part of human development. We eat, we sleep, and often, we put off until tomorrow what we should be doing today.

Children dawdle for different reasons. Most toddlers and preschoolers don’t consciously procrastinate; they just take a long time to do things.

Simple tasks such as getting dressed or picking up toys are, in reality, big jobs for little people. They need adult guidance, parental patience and actual time to experience success. Power struggles and arguments will only result in an anxious child.

As students enter the elementary years, most procrastinate because they don’t understand how to execute larger assignments or coordinate multiple tasks. Time-management issues and general confusion are the prime reasons why children wait until the last minute or miss a homework deadline.

Working on how to use a calendar and how to break larger projects into manageable parts will help them develop organizational skills and a future work ethic

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True procrastinating behaviors typically take root in early adolescence. As one enters the teen years, the plight of independence begins as kids seek to free themselves from parental restraint.

Many begin to actively argue while at the same time attempt to passively delay expectations. Can’t it wait?, Not right now, and I will do it later are typical teen mantras designed to avoid undesirable responsibilities.

While some adolescents are only testing boundaries, others are developing bad habits.

Interestingly, the desire to delay is not necessarily about poor time management. The causing catalysts of adolescent avoidance typically falls into a few different areas.

Some procrastinators are thrill-seekers who enjoy the euphoric rush of a finishing a big project just under the wire. This can be an exciting game of limit-testing that also comes with bragging rights, especially if the student performs well. Others are avoiders who prefer to do less important, easier

work so they can delay doing an unfavorable, more difficult task. This can actually be a productive process where much gets accomplished, but it also is a stressful methodology as big projects are placed on hold. Lastly, there are the perfectionists.

These teens overproduce, write multiple drafts, or continually recheck their work worrying about a perfect product rather than successful completion.

If you have a procrastinating teen, in most situations, it is a normal part of adolescent growth.

Suggesting strategies such as making a good to-do list, creating small manageable tasks for big projects, and avoiding digital distraction can be helpful.

A smart conversation about work style, stress and high anxiety is, however, more likely to promote more permanent change than a laundry list of ideas.

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Be patient with your procrastinating offspring and understand that gradual changes are longerlasting than temporary victories. Sometimes kids need to fall down before they stand on their own feet. Life’s best lessons are often best learned the hard way. If, on the other hand, procrastination impairs every part of your child’s life (home, school and friendships), don’t procrastinate and seek professional assistance.

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HE UNITED STATES CAN PREDICT the prison population by analyzing third-grade reading scores. Just ask longtime educator Susan ‘Suzie’ Nall, who explains with proven statistics how investing in young children’s education can decrease many of our tax-paying dollars used to correct social problems and mental health issues. “Our culture needs to make young children more of a priority. Eighty percent of the human brain is developed by age 3.”

Economists call early childhood education one of the most efficient investments the government can make, returning an average of $10 for every $1 invested. Nall laments that there are some countries in the world that are far ahead of the U.S. in valuing education for young children. “Even though we have made progress in the last 30 years, the U.S. is still lagging behind,” she says.

For the past 40 years, Nall has expressed her genuine passion toward the advancement of young childhood education as an author, lecturer, researcher and consultant. Her emphasis is on working with teachers to help young children reach their potential. “Children are children, and they deserve good educations, regardless of their ethnicity, country of origin, or whether they wear a burka, an abaya, or polos and chinos in West County,” she says.

Nall received her Ph.D. from Saint Louis University in Education, Curriculum and Supervision. She has served as an international consultant for the country of Qatar, where students attend school according to gender. “There, teachers use ‘drill and skill’ with an incredible amount of worksheets that require no creative thinking and problem-solving.” Nall’s positive influence on the country can be heard in the words of Asma, one of the teachers in Qatar: Ms. Susan, you have changed my life as a mother and as a teacher. I need to allow my preschool children to make decisions and to have choices. In addition to Qatar, Nall also has traveled to Azerbaijan six times as an international consultant to encourage writing curriculum, where only 16 percent of the children younger than 7 attend school.

Nall, who began her career as a classroom teacher, was a professor of education at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) for more than 30 years, and director of its Early Childhood Education program. “Teacher quality and effectiveness is the most important factor impacting a child’s development and learning. I have always

believed that whether you are an infant or an adult, teaching is what goes on outside your head and learning is what goes on inside your head,” Nall says. “Children tell us what they understand, but adults are often too hasty to direct and correct, and fail to listen.” Nall also expresses her concern about the use of technology with the young.

“Gross motor skills, like kicking, jumping and running, are being compromised because children are constantly using their electronic devices. This lack of verbal interaction affects their overall relationships,” she adds.

Nall has been lauded locally for her professional and volunteer work. She was named SIUE Outstanding Junior Professor, as well as Outstanding Alumna at Webster University. She also has been honored as a Woman of Achievement and a Woman of Worth.

Today, the petite, 60-something redhead is the mother of two daughters and grandmother to five grandchildren. “My grandchildren have donated books from their collection to pass on to other children who have limited access to books. They also help wrap gifts each year for Santa’s Helpers.

It’s important that they learn to be compassionate, live their lives with integrity, appreciate the small things in life, have a strong sense of community, value their education and be happy.” She knows that St. Louis is a very charitable city and hopes that the community will continue instilling volunteerism within its youth. “It’s a way of thinking and a way of living…putting your needs secondary to others.”

Nall serves on the board of directors of Ready Readers, St. Louis County Library Foundation,

SIUE, Foundation Board, Metro Theatre and Flance Management Inc. She also supports local arts and a number of service-oriented organizations. Each week, you can find Nall volunteering at the USO at Lambert Airport, serving food, checking luggage and extending hospitality and services to the military personnel passing through town. And every November, she can be spotted on the local street corner peddling newspapers for Old Newsboys Day. Honored with the Love of Children Award presented by the University City Children’s Center (UCCC), Nall couldn’t be more thrilled that the model early childhood center developed at UCCC will now be implemented in North St. Louis at the Flance Early Childhood Center. “This innovative center will serve mixed-income families, which is a rarity in this country,” she says.

Now retired as a professor from SIUE, Nall says she doesn’t particularly like the ‘R word.’ “I refer to my life now as my personal renaissance.” In addition to spending time with family and friends, volunteering and consulting, she also believes in learning new things every day. Nall attends the Police Academy in Clayton and takes classes in understanding the U.S. economy at Lifelong Learning Center. She also commits to an hour of physical exercise every day. “Maintaining our balance is very important as we grow older,”she says.

And Nall certainly is a role model for balance in all that she does. Between her furthering education studies, her daily exercise regime and the precious time she carves out for loved ones, Nall still contributes her energy to improving early childhood education and to making her own needs secondary to others.

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However, school-aged children who continue to suck their thumbs run a risk of creating dental and medical problems.

“Thumb-sucking past age 5 can lead to neuromuscular problems, such as a tongue thrust upon swallowing and causing under-development of the width of the dental arches and the nasop h a r y n ge a l a i r wa y,” Boain explains. “Beyond t h a t , ove rb i te p ro b lems, protruding teeth, and troubles with the S sound and other tongueDR. JAN OLIVIER, Ballas Dental Care tip sounds in speech can occur.”

Dr. Jan Olivier of Ballas Dental Care agrees that the start of school should typically coincide with the end of thumb-sucking.

“Many parents ask about the right time to address thumb-sucking or pacifier use. They may notice changes in their child’s bite or have concerns over social issues if the habit is displayed during the day.

Around age 6, when adult teeth are beginning to erupt, is a good time to discuss options with your child’s dentist,” she says.

Nighttime thumb-sucking as an aid to falling asleep is common.

“If your child sucks their thumb at night, putting a sock over their hand and safety-pinning it to their pajamas helps curb their desire,” Olivier says. “Many times there is a trigger object, such as a blanket or stuffed animal, which can be taken out of the bed and placed on a shelf in the child’s bedroom. Some children respond positively to a reward after a month of not sucking their thumbs.”

If these tactics don’t break the thumb-sucking habit, the child’s dentist or an orthodontist can insert a fixed or removable appliance in the roof of the mouth to physically prevent thumb-sucking, Boain says.

Thumb-sucking shouldn’t be a huge issue in the grand scheme of parenting concerns. Even if you find your child is resisting efforts to extinguish the behavior, it will eventually stop, Olivier reassures parents. “Whichever situation you and your child find themselves, your child’s dentist can provide comfortable and painless assistance in an environment free of embarrassment to work in partnership with your child and you to break the habit.”

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19217 Brookhollow Drive

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BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

GATED COMMUNITY AND almost 6 acres of manicured grounds surround this jawdropping manse. Three walls of windows flank the gorgeous hearth room, and rich wainscoting adds opulence to the handsome family room. The 5,000 square feet of living space include an updated kitchen with center island, a formal living room, dining room, first-floor laundry and four upstairs bedrooms with updated baths. The vast ‘hunt room’ boasts a vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace, perfect for cozy nights spent under a bear-skin blanket.

The amenities outside the home parallel those inside. A circle drive, 4-car garage, two outdoor fire pits, gazebo, a private courtyard, and limestone patio and terrace will make hosting large parties easy. And the athletes in the family will love the stunning pool and newly surfaced and lighted tennis court.

A 4-bedroom, 3-full and 1-half bath Wildwood home is listed for $1.45 million.

Sally Stephen, 725-0009, sothebysrealty.com Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty combines the local expertise of a boutique agency with the global connections of a centuriesold brand. The company is proud to be the St. Louis affiliate of the Sotheby’s International Realty network, an international collection of real estate companies chosen for their history and reputation of providing a high level of client services. The services of 100 agents and its global resources make Dielmann Sotheby’s unique in the St. Louis market.

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Homes with History

By Julia Christensen

Famed guests, historical scandals, prominent owners—if these walls could talk, the stories would surely be varied and eyebrow-raising. To pass along the tales of decades past, real estate professionals and home owners share details about these historical, on-the-market properties.

304 Maple St., Arcadia, Mo. Brenda Fisher and Gillian Noero of Dielmann Sotheby International Realty

Kevin Hurley and Jim Human of Janet McAfee Real Estate A wealthy homeowner held against her will by her staff for her fortunes is the stuff of soap operas—and, reportedly, this Lindell Boulevard property.

Long before the scandal, the estate was built in 1897 by the then-president of the Union Trust Company, William E. Hughes, says Janet McAfee’s Jim Human. After William J. Orthwein’s brief stint as owner, William F. Niedringhaus lived in the home; he was the co-inventor of Granite Ironware, now known as Graniteware, and co-establisher of Granite City, Ill. The next owner, Dr. John O’Fallon Delany, was a successful real estate professional (and a trained surgeon) who married Elizabeth Sloan. And after his death, the then-Elizabeth Delany reportedly was held captive in her beautiful estate.

Relatives were kept out of the home, explains Human, and violence reportedly was used to force Delany to pass her fortune to her housekeeper and other staff. Human explains that a Delany relative eventually ended up with the assets after claiming Delany had been of unsound mind when she agreed to leave her trust to her employees.

Decades later, 5105 Lindell Blvd. became home to beloved KMOX radio personality Jack Carney, who reportedly broadcasted from his third-floor studio.

“The present owner has done what I would call a meticulous, splendid rehabilitation of the whole house,” says Human. “It has a very warm, grand feeling.”

Listed for $1,849,000

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18 Washington Terrace Keith Manzer of Laura McCarthy Surrounded by the history of the Central West End is the private place of Washington Terrace, where No. 18 currently is on the market.

The home was designed in 1910

by William Levy, and features a Jacobethan Revival design, influenced by the Tudor style, according to Terrace Tales: A Contemporary History of Washington Terrace, Street of Mansions by Jeff Tallent. The fivebedroom, six-bathroom home originally belonged to a director of May Department Stores, Morton May Sr. The fourth owner, Otto Faerber, was actively involved with the neighborhood association during his time in the home. “Area crime was starting to build up, and some of these houses were starting to crumble,” says Laura McCarthy director of advertising Scott Pickel. “Faerber was kind of the figure head of this restoration process within that area.” According to Terrace Tales, Faerber was part of the movement to shield the area from unwelcome changes. He is quoted in the book as saying, It represents how dedicated people don’t have to rely on government to preserve their way of life.

The home currently maintains a balance between the old and new. “It has the carriage house out back, which includes an entire, updated apartment,” Pickel says. “It has that historic structure, but duality with the modern lifestyle amenities.”

Listed for $1,295,000

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5105 Lindell Blvd.

In the city of Arcadia, Mo., near what is now the Fort Davidson State Historic Site, sits a large home currently used for weekends and summers. Current owner Gerald Keathley explains that the 17-room house originally belonged to Gen. John W. Turner and his wife, Blanche Soulard. The property was purchased in 1887, according to documents from the Missouri Historical Society; and later entertained the likes of Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant. To design the shingle-style home on the property, Turner hired the later-famed architects William S. Eames and Thomas C. Young, who then directed Louis Miller Sr. to lead the project.

Keathley, whose parents owned the home before him, says many people have inquired over the years about using metal detectors on the property: Items such as Civil War-era uniform buttons and bullets have been unearthed through this process.

11235 Hunters Pond Creve Coeur

This stunning Johnson Development Co. built home is situated on over an acre of land and has over 9,500 square feet of living space! Walking in, you are greeted by a gorgeous marble foyer and 2 story living room with floor to ceiling windows that overlook the picturesque swimming pool. The breakfast and hearth rooms flow openly to the gourmet kitchen that will have every chef dreaming with custom counters and top of the line appliances. Each of the 6 bedrooms features their own private bathroom! In the fabulous lower level you will find a custom wine cellar, wet bar, family room, fitness room, batting cage and much more. With all that plus a bonus room, beautifully crafted millwork, and 4 car garage, you are bound to fall in love with this spectacular home!

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5408 South Warson Road Sally Goldkamp and Cindy Looney of Gladys Manion This 1936 home was custom-built by I. E. Millstone for engineer Joseph Sunnen of the Sunnen Product Company. Because of the owner’s profession, meticulous details can be found throughout the house—details that attracted the current owners.

“In all of the rooms, there are electrical strips built into the base boards with outlets about 6 inches apart so that you can plug-in anywhere around the room—and yet it doesn’t show up like an outlet. Everything was just so solidly built and thought out,” says the current homeowner, Pat Roestel. She says she and her engineer-husband, Arne, bought the home because of her husband’s sheer appreciation for the building. “Back in 1936, [Sunnen] was trying to anticipate what the future might hold and all the things you might want to do, so he put in this enormous commercial-grade electrical system,” Roestel says.

Roestel says a reflecting pond and pergola were added for Sunnen’s daughter’s wedding some 20 years after the original construction. Two of Roestel’s daughters have also had their wedding receptions on the property.

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WHAT DID IT SELL FOR? DAYS ON MARKET 63104 2035 Park Avenue (pictured)

PRICE

THE FOLLOWING LUXURY HOMES SOLD THE LAST TWO WEEKS IN NOVEMBER: DAYS ON MARKET

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$805,000

63131 528 Hickory Lane (pictured)

4

$648,000

8025 Maryland Ave #8A

52

$730,000

8025 Maryland Ave #6A

52

$810,000

155 Carondelet Plaza #509 15

$1,125,000

63105 622 Forest Court #3D

2035 PARK AVENUE

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$570,500

1730 Bopp Road (pictured)

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$637,100

1126 Bella Vista Road

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$750,000

63141 20 Colonial Hills Drive

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$650,000

131 N. Spoede Road

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$995,000

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$650,000

63132 19 Heather Hill Lane

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63124 8 Edgewood Road

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$1,250,000

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63122 107 Greenbriar Ridge Court (pictured) 68 63017 827 Millfield Court (pictured)

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$1,465,000

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What is your outlook for the 2014 housing market?

DAVID ABRAMS Laura McCarthy Real Estate 725-5100, 363-6835, lauramccarthy.com

ANDREW BAUER Janet McAfee Real Estate 718-0607, janetmcafee.com

STEVE BREIHAN Prudential Alliance Realtors 753-1899, breihanmalecek.com

Currently, inventory is low and quality properties are selling fast. The market seems full of buyers, and is poised to move quickly when inventory increases in 2014. Next year should be a great year for both buyers and sellers!

I believe that 2013 has been a significant year with St. Louis housing recovery. Inventory levels and interest rates remain low and price levels are improving. To say I am optimistic about 2014 is an understatement—I am ecstatic about the opportunities before us!

My partner, Carolyn Malecek, and I are very optimistic about 2014. With interest rates holding and inventory of homes still tight, we believe 2014 could be a repeat of 2013, and hopefully even stronger. We already have a good amount of business committed for the new year with both buyers and sellers.

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The Gellman Team is bullish on the 2014 housing market. New construction and existing home inventories will rise. However, more buyers will be participating in the market. Although interest rates will most likely rise, there should not be significant spikes.

In comparison to years past, rates will still be at historic lows.

The Gellman Team is very excited about the 2014 housing market, after having a record year with more than $73 million under contract and closed sales year-to-date in 2013.

The Gellman Team is projecting to be the first team in St. Louis to sell $100 million in real estate in 2014.

The 2014 housing market should continue the trend set in 2013.

Home buyers have more confidence in the market and are more apt to take action. Sellers should be confident as well, because inventory levels are lower than in past years, which should translate into fewer days on the market, and, hopefully, increased prices.

The St. Louis real estate market in 2014 will mirror our economy. We should continue to see slow but steady improvement in units sold and selling price. We may have an increase in mortgage rates in the second half of the year, but it shouldn’t change the market outlook.

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2013 has been a great precursor to the 2014 market. By all indications, we can expect next year to be even stronger than 2013. Buyers and sellers can be confident, and I would recommend a lack of hesitation. It will be a great year to buy and sell.

The central corridor housing market has clearly seen an increase in sales and prices during the last nine to 12 months. The mid-county market has been close to having inventory shortages in some markets. The higher-end market has certainly been brisk in condo and home sales.

I predict 2014 will bring a market with good interest rates, qualified buyers and motivated sellers.

The housing market looks bright for 2014, as a combination of an improving economy and continued low-interest rates will lead to more buyers purchasing homes.

A strong job market and stocks near their peak should fuel new buyer confidence and an active selling season in the coming year.

The Dow Jones’ performance is the national pulse. Mirroring the Dow’s positive 2013 trends, real estate also has performed well. We’re optimistic for transactions to be up in 2014, and see new home starts bringing newness to the mix. Pricing will increase slightly. Buyers will still press for solid values, and sellers will be willing to list their homes for sale.

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report baldwin

unreliable, secondhand gossip from around the world* KENDALL JENNER

The fourth daughter in the ‘Dumb Dynasty’ turned 18 last week and gave us all a present: a series of tweets and modeling shots highlighting the strong resemblance between her and older half-sister, Kim Kardashian.

Mom-manager Kris Jenner has had older daughters on multiple reality shows and exploiting their personal lives. Now that those daughters have become tedious, Kris is ready to milk her second litter. It’s wholesome if you think about it...kind of like Native Americans using all the parts of the buffalo.

ANNA WINTOUR The Vogue editor-in-chief made an appearance at a private Kanye West concert in New York City last week. Wintour was besieged by Kanye’s fiancée, Kim Kardashian, in an obvious bid to land a cover for the style mag. Not to be outdone, Lindsay Lohan chirped in Wintour’s other ear, apparently with the same endgame. Anna smiled and chatted with both women, but was seen mouthing over her shoulder, Who are they again?

MILEY CYRUS The Wrecking Ball singer bleached her eyebrows, and then posted pictures of her almost unrecognizable face. So if you’re keeping track, we have: a broken engagement, simulated sex on stage, televised drug use and countless semi-nude tweets—all before she’s old enough to legally drink. Really, the only headlinegrabber left would be some bizarre human sacrifice—that, or a spiritual conversion prompting a complete 180. And I’m torn…

JAMES VAN DER BEEK In a recent interview, the re-emerging actor talked about the height of his career starring on Dawson’s Creek. VDB admitted that sometimes, he would be terrified when crazed fans were mobbing him. He shuddered during the interview, recalling having to be thrown into the back of a cop car to escape a mob of screaming girls. Although signing autographs at a Smoothie King opening takes a bit of the sting out of that memory... * So don’t quote me

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

December Movie Preview IF ALL YOU REALLY WANTED FOR Christmas was a movie you could go to without contemplating asking for your money back, Hollywood may be able to help…finally. Here’s what coming in December: December 6 Out of the Furnace Here’s an interesting situation: This action/ drama is the story of a young soldier who returns from Iraq and gets mixed up with a ruthless drug ring, forcing his mild-mannered brother to take action. If the movie starred The Rock and Channing Tatum, you could toss it in the bin of pre-teen adolescent fodder. This film, however, stars Casey Affleck as the young vet and Christian Bale as his contained brother. The austere backdrop of the Rust Belt adds a quiet desperation to the setting.

This should prove interesting...

Inside Llewyn Davis Joel and Ethan Coen are notoriously hit or miss with their fictional biopics. This time, all signs point to hit. Llewyn Davis is a middling folk singer on a journey of self-discovery after his career and love life both evaporate. The movie seems to capture that dark, quirky humor that really makes a Coen brothers film—despite the fact that Justin Timberlake managed to score a role.

December 13 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug I’m sorry. Peter Jackson has taken all he’s going to get from me. I have neither the inclination nor the patience for another one of these. That doesn’t mean it’s not going to be a spectacular movie. I’m guessing there’s a journey, and there are magical creatures and evil afoot...oh, and, of course, special effects.

December 20 Saving Mr. Banks This charming film is proving to be the one to watch out for in the Oscar race. The film tells the story of Walt Disney’s laborious attempts over two decades to acquire the rights to P.L. Travers’ novel, Mary Poppins. The film stars Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues The touching, heartwarming holiday film we’ve all been waiting for: Ron Burgundy and his crack news team leisure-suit up for a sequel.

Debbie Baldwin

TANGENTIAL THINKER

December 25 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty It would seem this James Thurber shortstory-turned-1947-film has been waiting for 21st-century technology for a proper remake. Here, Ben Stiller steps into the title role of Walter Mitty, a shrinking violet with an over-active imagination. This is a make-it or break-it dramatic turn for Stiller. Will it be his Lost in Translation or his The Majestic?

American Hustle Based on the trailer, the film looks like Goodfellas meets Boogie Nights. The new A-list acting elite heads up the cast, including Bradley Cooper, Christian Bale, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner. The film is the story of a determined fed who tasks a conman and his partner to infiltrate the Jersey mob and set up a crooked politician.

The Wolf of Wall Street Leonardo DiCaprio stars as a stockbroker in the heyday of Wall Street fraud and corruption.

The film explores the gross excesses that resulted from shady business dealings, and the moral and ethical lapses that accompanied them.

Grudge Match (aka Rocky: The Golden Years). This film is a lighthearted ‘senior remake’—that is, a familiar plot retold by older actors. This time, Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro star as old boxing rivals who come out of retirement to settle their differences once and for all in the ring. I don’t know what to say. I’m assuming De Niro just likes to keep busy.

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BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

SURVIVOR: ALL-STAR EDITION RATING: 8 out of 10

Sister Act

BY MARK BRETZ

Lounge singer Deloris van Cartier is hoping that her married boyfriend, producer Curtis Jackson, will surprise her with a breakout gig for a Christmas present. Instead, he gives her one of his wife’s old coats.

When she goes to his office for an explanation, she sees him kill a man. Curtis then orders his thugs to kill Deloris as she runs away.

Going to the police, she tells her story to a high school classmate named Eddie, now a Philadelphia cop whom she calls ‘Sweaty Eddie,’ a nickname he’d like to forget. Eddie puts Deloris in a witness protection program at a local convent, where she is disguised as Sister Mary Clarence. In between tests of will pitting Mary Clarence against the no-nonsense Mother Superior, Deloris is asked to direct the nuns’ woeful choir, transforming the group’s performance miraculously.

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RANKLY, THIS IS ONE OF THOSE MOVIE reviews where the space would be better filled by giving you my savory beef stew recipe than actually discussing the film. I mean, I could tell you that halfway through the movie, pigmies run in and jab the audience with pointy sticks. But if you’re going to see it, you’re going to see it. On the flip side, I could tell you that going to see this movie is like watching Pretty Woman, sitting next to George Clooney, while getting a foot massage, eating Champagne truffles on Prozac. But if you don’t want to see it, you’re not going to see it.

For the film’s length and complexity, the story is fairly easy to explain: Just take Les Mis, Lord of the Flies and A Clockwork Orange, and mash them into one movie. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) are fresh off their Hunger Games win and completing their victory tour. In each district they visit, the two see the growing unrest, symbolized by a defiant salute. In her home district, Katniss finds her old friend, Gale (Liam Hemsworth), being publicly flogged. Meanwhile, the Machiavellian leader, President Snow (Donald Sutherland), has decided to nip revolution in the bud by declaring a special Hunger Games event where the competitors are selected from the pool of previous champions. The games are no longer child’s play.

I have very few complaints about this film.

Jennifer Lawrence has repeatedly demonstrated that she can carry a film, and this one is no exception. The rest of the cast reads like the guest list to an Oscar party, and the performances live up to the hype—the weak link being Hutcherson, who seems to lack leading-man mettle.

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Sister Act, based on the 1992 hit film that starred Whoopi Goldberg, made its way to Broadway in 2011, where it garnered five Tony Award nominations, including Best Musical.

Set in 1977 in Philadelphia, the book by Cherie Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner (additional material by Douglas Carter Beane) allows composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater to tap into the deep reservoir of popular music of that day, including disco, gospel, soul and rock ‘n’ roll. The result is a show packed with several enjoyable numbers that compensate for the ‘down’ times.

Sister Act’s musical version is uneven, but the good bits exceed the glitches and are quite democratic. The show’s best line is spoken in wonderfully deadpan style by Diane Findlay as the drolly named Sister Mary Lazarus when she remarks, My life has been the Stations of the Cross, without the laughs. The production’s best lyrics are showcased by Ashley Moniz as the shy, soft-spoken postulant, Sister Mary Robert, in the affecting ballad, The Life I Never Led.

COMPANY: Touring Company VENUE: Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd.

DATES: Through Dec. 1 TICKETS: $25-$66; 534-1111 or metrotix.com RATING: A 3.5 on a scale of 1-to-5.

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There are some remarkable, eye-catching costume changes undertaken by Chester Gregory as Eddie in his delightful solo, I Could Be That Guy, when the rhythm-challenged police officer transforms into a slick dancer and back again. There’s also an amusing tune, When I Find My Baby, sung by Melvin Abston as Curtis, with his three henchmen (Tad Wilson, Ernie Pruneda, Charles Barksdale) doing their best ‘Pips’ moves in the background.

Absolutely the best number in the show is the penultimate Act I piece, Raise Your Voice, a gloriously sung anthem of the nuns led by Sister Mary Clarence. It starts tenuously and then, as the sisters gain confidence under Deloris’ guidance, is propelled in spirited and stirring fashion, underscoring Anthony van Laast’s effervescent choreography.

Ta’rea Campbell has plenty of energy and feistiness as Deloris/Sister Mary Clarence and displays charming chemistry opposite Hollis Resnik as the authoritarian Mother Superior.

Resnik does a nice job of softening her character as the show develops, too.

Richard Pruitt does his best Barry White impression as the galvanized Monsignor O’Hara, and Florrie Bagel shines as the hyper-happy Sister Mary Patrick.

Fans of the film doubtless will recognize many favorite moments in this musical adaptation, deficiencies notwithstanding. Praise the Lord and pass the updated hymnal!

SISTER ACT PHOTO COURTESY OF JOAN MARCUS

MOVIE REVIEW

REVIEWS

DINING OUT

spicybits

BY MATT SORRELL

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant will open its first-ever St. Louis location next month in Town & Country. The restaurant, in Town and Country Crossing, will feature awardwinning wines in a Napa-style tasting-room setting, as well as contemporary American fare. Opening is set for Dec. 12.

The second location of Potbelly Sandwich Shop is now open at 12 S. Bemiston Ave. in downtown Clayton, the former home of The Fatted Calf. The first location of the Chicagobased chain opened last year in Creve Coeur.

The newly opened Strange Donuts in Maplewood already is garnering national attention. It recently got a slot on Eater.com’s list of 18 Hottest Donut Shops in America Right Now. Also making national news, Missouri Baking Company, which was named 39th best bakery in the U.S. by The Daily Meal.

STRANGE DONUTS PHOTO BY TERRI WEBSTER

Civil Life Brewing Company has expanded its hours and offerings: The South City favorite recently announced it’ll be keeping Sunday hours from noon to 6 p.m., and has a new selection of fine soups in addition to the regular menu.

We recently got word that Angel’s Envy bourbon, which was awarded 98 points

by Wine Enthusiast (the highest score ever bestowed on a bourbon), is now available around town. We got to sample this fine whiskey earlier this year, and it’s definitely a keeper!

STL Culinary Tours has added another neighborhood to its roster. On Saturday, Dec. 7, starting at noon, guests can enjoy the Demun Gastro Tour, which will include stops at The Restaurant at The Cheshire, Demun Oyster Bar, Kaldi’s Coffee and The Fox & Hound Tavern. For info and tickets, visit StlCulinaryTours.com.

Cardwell’s at the Plaza

Still Classic After All These Years...

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

THERE’S NOTHING WE LIKE BETTER THAN visiting an old favorite and finding a couple of new gems on the menu. That’s the delightful situation we found ourselves in recently when we dropped in on Cardwell’s at the Plaza.

It was a cold night, so we started with the two soups offered. The Russian Shchi soup ($9), was just the thing to take the chill off. It was full of root veggies in a hearty beef broth, and served with a chunk of dark pumpernickel bread.

This is one of those dishes that starts slow, without a ton of flavor happening at first, but finishes strong once you start hitting the earthy vegetables in the mix. The Onion Soup ($9) basically is a variation on French onion soup but with a lot more sweetness than we’re used to. It could have used a bit of acid to knock back the sweet, but had a nice texture and tons of gruyere cheese on top.

We’ve usually enjoyed Cardwell’s more traditional steak and seafood offerings on past visits; but this time around, a couple of Asianinspired dishes caught our eye: the Stir Fry ($23) and the Thai-Style Seafood Stew ($26). The stir fry featured a colorful selection of vegetables seasoned with cilantro, lime and a ‘spicy Vietnamese sauce’ that had a nice, slow-building heat. We added shrimp and scallops for an extra few bucks, which really bulked the dish up. The bowl that came to the table was full to bursting with chunks of fish, scallops, tender rings of

calamari and topped with four mussels. In addition, there were peppers, cabbage, snow peas and some meaty slices of shiitake mushrooms. All of this bounty was served up in a tasty coconut broth. Usually, the downfall of most stews is a dearth of meat; but in this case, our only gripe was there wasn’t more of the broth to enjoy.

Both dishes paired quite nicely with a glass of Pali Alphabets Pinot Noir ($12) from Willamette Valley, Ore. The dessert menu this time around was rife with takes on classic sweets like a banana foster brioche bread pudding, apple pie and a moonshine-based ‘grown-up’ root beer float. We settled on a delectable plate of Profiteroles ($8), puff pastries filled with cappuccino ice cream and drizzled with caramel and chocolate sauces.

The plate was ornamented with whipped cream, strawberries and shaved chocolate.

For those who haven’t visited Cardwell’s before, the bar side of the dining room can get a bit loud during peak times, but the opposite side of the room is quite a bit more mellow. Several semi-private alcoves also are available, as is a private dining experience.

Cardwell’s at the Plaza is coming up on 20 years, and continues to serve up fine food in an inviting ambience—no small feat in the competitive local restaurant market.

94 Plaza Frontenac, 997-8885, billcardwell.com

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Jessica Dreesbeimdieke of Westminster Christian Academy

John Burroughs Bombers

Golf Grapevine I

T’S THE FINAL GOLF COLUMN OF THE season, so let’s hit a driver and get started.

The high school girls golf season ended with an individual state champion and a team champion from St. Louis: In her one appearance at the state tournament, Westminster Christian Academy senior Jessica Dreesbeimdieke made it count.

Dreesbeimdieke shot a 147 to win the Class 1 state championship, held at the Sedalia Country Club.

Dreesbeimdieke had rounds of 72 and 75 to become the Wildcats’ third consecutive individual medalist.

Brooke Cusumano, a freshman at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, won it the first two years.

The John Burroughs Bombers enjoyed a storybook ending to their season by capturing the Class 1 state golf championship.

The Bombers won the state tournament by 11 strokes with a team score of 683. The team is coached by Ellen Port, no stranger herself to winning golf championships. As a coach, this is her first state championship.

“I do know what a great feeling it is to win. To share in this accomplishment with the kids, their parents and the JBS community was a huge honor,” Port says.

It was for the Bombers program, as well. In fact, the whole season was a number of firsts for Burroughs: The girls were undefeated in 10 dual matches, the Bombers won their first-ever district and sectional titles, and the icing on the cake was becoming state champs.

In the bigger schools, the St. Joseph’s Academy Angels capped their year with a second-place finish at state. St. Joseph’s finished behind Warrensburg in the Class 2 state tournament at The Meadow Lake Acres Country Club in New Bloomfield, a par-72 layout. The Angels shot rounds of 354-351 for a 705 team score.

In their first trip to the state high school girls golf tournament since 1980, the Parkway West Longhorns capped an outstanding season by finishing fourth. Parkway West tied for fourth with

BY WARREN MAYES

Kirkwood with a team score of 713. The Longhorns, however, won the tiebreaker with the score of their fifth golfer, who had 99 compared to Kirkwood’s 100.

2014 Curtis Cup St. Louis Country Club is the host site for the 2014 Curtis Cup, to be held June 6 to 8. Visit 2014curtiscup.com to learn more about the match, the Club and the course over which the event will be played.

Jim Jackson Invitational The St. Louis District Golf Association’s Jim Jackson Invitational winner is Ballwin native Sam Midgal of Aberdeen Golf Club. Midgal, 21, is a De Smet graduate who is a junior at University of Central Missouri. Ted Jones of Metropolitan Golf Club beat Skip Berkmeyer of Aberdeen in a onehole, sudden-death playoff for second place.

Top instructors Golf Digest recently released its ranking of top golf instructors by state and Brian Fogt of Bellerive Country Club received recognition as the best in Missouri.

Also in the top 10 were Helen Kurtin (Sunset Hills), Todd Meyer (Whitmoor), Maria Palozola (Big Bend Golf Center), Nathan Charnes (WingHaven), Dave Furlong (Ballwin), Bob Gaus (Tower Tee) and Rob Sedorcek (Country Club of St. Albans).

Metropolitan Amateur The Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association

Parkway West Longhorns

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LAST FLASH

Saint Louis Art Museum continued from page 6

Chaminade Mothers Club continued from page 7

Barbara and John Hammond

Melissa Bozesky, Karen Schaughnessey

Cori Kleeman, Julie Eisenhart

Barbara and David Ware

Ana Beth and John Weil

Julie and Peter LeBlanc

Steve and Holly Cousins

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Kathy Heimburger, Mary Jo Smith

Lisa and James Knoll, Jan Bommarito

Mark Michelson, Kendall Brune, Richard Gavatin, Suzanne Corbett

Michelle Ostermueller, Marie Ganninger, Mia Mura, Angie Ganninger

Society for the Blind & Visually Impaired continued from page 10

Mary Johnson, Dana Hines

Ed and Vicki Crawford

Jay and Donna Lou Phelan, Dr. Ellis Taylor and Laurie Waters

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AROUND TOWN

BY BRITTANY NAY

BLACK FRIDAY Third Degree Glass Factory presents a new holiday tradition—Black Friday— featuring hand-blown glass ornaments created, signed and numbered by its artists. 6-8 p.m.

367-4527 or stlglass.com.

and magic of the holiday spirit at Touhill Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. $27-$65.

866-516-4949 or touhill.org.

12/4-7

PARTY OF THE CENTURY To highlight Clayton’s Centennial Celebration, a once-in-alifetime Party of the Century will feature hip-hop master Redd Williams, local soul singer Kim Massie and more at The Ritz-Carlton. 6:30 p.m. $150. potc.brownpapertickets.com.

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PAT MARTINO TRIO Longtime jazz guitar virtuoso Pat Martino and his band will perform at Jazz at the Bistro. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $15-$38. jazzstl.org.

12/4-29

JOSHUA BELL RETURNS Acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell returns to Powell Hall for Thanksgiving weekend to perform romantic works, including Sibelius’ Violin Concerto, with St. Louis Symphony. Various times. $30-$125. stlsymphony.org.

11/30 HISTORIC HOLIDAY TRADITIONS CONCERT Enjoy a concert featuring holiday music by the St. Louis Irish Arts at 12 p.m. and Clayton Strings at 1 p.m. at the Old Courthouse.

Free. 877-982-1410 or gatewayarch.com.

THROUGH 12/1 SISTER ACT The Broadway musical comedy, Sister Act, featuring original music by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken, hits the Fox Theatre stage. Various times. $25-$80.

534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

12/4 JIM BRICKMAN: THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS Jim Brickman and special guest performers will deliver a family-friendly show filled with the warmth

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THE MOUSETRAP The Repertory Theatre presents the longest-running play, The Mousetrap—Agatha Christie’s classic ‘whodunit’ murder mystery midst a snowstorm.

Various times and prices.

968-4925 or repstl.org.

12/5-6 HOLIDAY MART Ladue Chapel Nursery School will host its annual Holiday Mart, featuring more than 40 vendors offering jewelry, home décor, clothing accessories and more at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church. Free admission and parking. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Dec. 5; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 6. laduechapelnurseryschool.com.

12/5-8 A CHRISTMAS CAROL One of history’s most enduring holiday tales, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, will be performed at the Fox Theatre.

Various times. $20-$42.

534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

12/6-7 A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH HEAD In conjunction with The Sheldon Art Galleries exhibition Glamour: Costumes and Images from the Collection of Mary Strauss, Susan

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Claassen will play Oscarwinning fashion designer to the stars, Edith Head, in a behind-the-scenes look at her glamorous career, at The Sheldon Concert Hall. 8 p.m.

534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

12/6-1/11 DOUGLASS FREED: REFLECTIVE LANDSCAPES On view at the Bruno David Gallery in Grand Center, see Douglass Freed’s Reflective Landscapes exhibition, featuring minimalistic landscapes that shift color and light over multiple canvases. An opening preview will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6. 5313030 or brunodavidgallery.com.

12/7 THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS The wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters will be performed at Touhill Performing Arts Center. 4 and 8 p.m. $29$69. 516-4949 or touhill.org.

Saint Louis Zoo’s Wild Lights

BRIGHT LIGHTS THROUGH 12/30 WILD LIGHTS Experience a glowing holiday wonderland with the Saint Louis Zoo’s Wild Lights display, on view during the weekend evenings of December. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $4-$5. 781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

THROUGH 1/1 WINTER WONDERLAND Take a carriage ride through a Winter Wonderland of bright and colorfully lit holiday scenes at Tilles Park. Various times and prices. stlouisco.com.

THROUGH 1/4 GARDEN GLOW For the first-ever Garden Glow, hundreds of thousands of lights will illuminate the Missouri Botanical Garden for the holiday season.

5-9 p.m. Nov. 23-Dec. 19; 5-10 p.m. Dec. 20-Jan. 4. $6-$18. 577-5100 or mobot.org.

THE MINI RING Union Avenue Opera will perform The Mini Ring, an original 45-minute, family-friendly adaptation of Wagner’s Ring Cycle. Free.

1 p.m. unionavenueoperastl.org.

12/9 BILL AYERS Bill Ayers will discuss his book, Public Enemy: Confessions of an American Dissident, at Left Bank Books in the Central West End. 7 p.m.

367-6731 or left-bank.com.

12/10, 12/12 & 12/17 HOLIDAYS ON THE HILL Enjoy a four-course dinner and a holiday program performed by Winter Opera artists at Dominic’s on The Hill. 7 p.m. $75. 8650038 or winteropera.org.

CHECK THIS OUT 12/8 GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker returns to Peabody Opera House.

5 p.m. $35-$90. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

JOSHUA BELL PHOTO BY CHRIS LEE, A CONVERSATION WITH EDITH PHOTO BY TIM FULLER, WILD LIGHTS PHOTO BY RYAN ARCHER

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organization’s largest fundraiser.

Like in years past, the line-up of dancers runs the gamut of St. Louis power-players.

The 2014 participants to be paired with professional dancers include Warner Baxter, president and CEO of Ameren Missouri; Mercy senior VP and chief administrative officer Cynthia Mercer; brand ambassador of Genovese Jewelers Nicole Genovese; Sue McCollum, chairman and CEO of Major Brands, Inc.; VP of Relationship Management for The St. Louis Trust Company David Diener; Thompson Coburn chairman Tom Minogue; and Independence Center member Sheila Young. Ron Kruszewski, president and CEO of Stifel and 2012 dancing champion, will serve as the event chairman.

While 2013 champion Lipstein says he enjoyed his moment in the spotlight, the event might be calmer from the judging area, which is where he’ll be found this year. “I want to continue to help Independence Center raise money for an important cause in our community. It’s a great program—and it’s a fun evening,” Lipstein says.

“And as a judge, I think I’ll be a whole lot less nervous than I was as a dancer.”

is excited to announce that the 2014 Amateur Championship will be conducted July 31 through Aug. 2 at Westwood Country Club. This will be the club’s second time hosting the region’s most coveted amateur title.

Metropolitan Open Stays at St. Albans Coming off the success of the 2013 Metropolitan Open Championship, the Country Club of St. Albans has approved an extension to continue hosting the Open Championship on the Lewis & Clark Course at St. Albans to 2019.

David Derfel, the club’s GM, says, “The team effort that planned and executed this year’s event set a new standard for success…we are confident that a continuation of this partnership will build on these accomplishments for many years to come.”

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scoring average was 71.52, ended the fall college golf season ranked No. 4 in the nation, according to GolfWeek.

As a freshman for the Aggies, Crancer earned the team’s Newcomer of the Year Award after his rookie season in which he played in eight tournaments. At Kirkwood, Crancer was a four-year letter-winner in golf under golf coach BJ Kenyon and named to the all-state golf team all four years of his high school career.

Junior golf tournament The world’s best amateur junior golfers are coming to St. Louis in 2014. The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) has announced that the Missouri Bluffs Golf Club will host the AJGA St. Louis Classic June 2 to 5, and will return in 2015 and 2016. The AJGA is the highest-level junior golf tour and event program in the world.

Ruth Park seniors As the 2013 Brentmoor Ruth Park Senior Golf League wrapped up its fourth season at the Ruth Park Golf Course in University City, six golfers walked off with accolades for ‘duffer prowess.’

About 55 local golfers (each of them at least 65 years old) signed on to play on Wednesdays from early April until October.

“Happily, scores were generally lower than the ages of the golfers,” says Doug Castellari, GM and PGA pro at Ruth. “Most of the golfers played pretty well and according to PGA and course rules.”

Season-long winners of the men’s contests are Len Wilbert (closest to the hole), and Huey Wattigney and John Bourzikas (tied for longest drive). For the women, Yevette Wattigney and Phyllis Jenkins tied for longest drive, and Marian Bradley won closest to the hole.

Texas A&M’s Ben Crancer K irkwood graduate Ben Crancer, whose

Well that’s it for local golf in 2013. Thanks for reading. We’ll tee it up again in 2014.

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