Ladue News 11.30.12

november 30, 2012

Dancing with the St. Louis Stars a benefit for Independence Center

15 Berkshire Drive, Richmond Heights New Listing. Offered at $749,000.

3 Berkley Lane, Ladue New Listing. $685,000. Open 12/2, 1-3 PM.

15 Ladue Lane, Ladue Offered at $2,500,000

7352 Westmoreland, University City Offered at $1,495,000.

12 Aberdeen Place, St. Louis Offered at $899,000.

1119 North Drive, Warson Woods Offered at $559,000.

NEW LISTINGS

517 Mason Avenue, Webster Groves New Listing. Offered at $454,900.

1435 Bald Eagle Road, Wildwood New Listing. Offered at $370,000.

15 BRIDLE LANE, Frontenac.

$2,345,000

1000 WEIDMAN ROAD, Town & Country.

1112 PIERPOINT LANE, St. Charles.

$289,900

8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country.

$2,220,000

13318 WOOD STONE COURT, Town & Country. $788,000

8467 COLONIAL LANE, Ladue.

$250,000

15 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, Richmond Heights. Chic, stylish, &

9933 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$2,195,000

9 BLACK CREEK LANE, Ladue.

$765,000

820 POSTHORN DRIVE, Manchester.

$248,500

updated for today’s family. 4BR/3f2hBA, fabulous pool and

XXXXX ORVILLE ROAD, Wildwood.

$1,850,000

38 WOODCLIFFE ROAD, Ladue.

$729,900

8715 WASHINGTON AVENUE, University City.

$240,000

brick terraces, great location in Ladue schools.

1000-1004 WEIDMAN ROAD, Town & Country. $1,795,000

10947 JANRIDGE LANE, Creve Coeur.

$689,000

711 EAST SWON AVENUE, Webster Groves.

$232,500

$749,000

$795,000

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$1,700,000

11805 CRAIG MANOR DR., St. Louis County.

$664,900

3510 ILLINOIS AVENUE, St. Louis.

$189,000

3 BERKLEY LANE, Ladue. Charming 3BR/2.5BA traditional

15 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

$1,695,000

17655 VINTAGE OAK DRIVE, Wildwood.

$659,900

2803 MISSOURI AVENUE, St. Louis.

$167,000

light-filled home with 2,800 sqft. plus a partially finished LL. Updated

33 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,675,000

6 CLAYTON TERRACE, Frontenac.

$649,000

2652 BRUNO AVENUE, Overland.

$129,000

kitchen and move-in ready! $685,000.

22 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,650,000

45 BRIGHTON WAY, Clayton.

$649,000

1382 MOBILE COURT, St. Louis.

$108,000

Open 12/2, 1-3 PM

25 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

$1,595,000

9856 COUNTRYSHIRE PLACE, Creve Coeur.

$629,000

517 MASON AVENUE, Webster Groves. Open, bright, filled

16 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,595,000

136 LADUE OAKS DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$589,000

with upgrades this newer 5BR/3.5BA 2-story includes a 2nd

16718 WILLS TRACE, Chesterfield.

$1,525,000

3013 HAWTHORNE BLVD., St. Louis.

$570,000

floor laundry and a prof finished w/o L.L.

3 LOCHINVAR DRIVE, Town & Country.

$1,495,000

217 LADUE OAKS DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$569,000

THE CRESCENT, #301, Clayton.

$925,000

7352 WESTMORELAND, University City.

$1,495,000

1119 NORTH DRIVE, Warson Woods.

$559,000

THE CRESCENT, #505, Clayton.

$799,000 $639,000

$454,900

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES

50 PORTLAND DRIVE, Frontenac.

$1,425,000

156 BELLINGTON LANE, Creve Coeur.

$549,000

622 FOREST COURT, #1D, Clayton.

home with Arts & Crafts details. 3BR/3BA includes large

12 EDGEWOOD ROAD, Ladue.

$1,400,000

16438 FARMERS MILL LANE, Chesterfield.

$539,000

622 FOREST COURT, #3B, Clayton.

$550,000

lower level and 4-car garage on 3.54 hilltop acres. $370,000

1 EDGEWOOD ROAD, Ladue.

$1,395,000

7459 PARKDALE AVENUE, Clayton.

$539,000

13346 FAIRFIELD CIRCLE, Chesterfield.

$469,000

958 TIRRILL FARMS ROAD, Ladue.

$1,395,000

8128 KINGSBURY BLVD., Clayton.

$498,000

7564 WYDOWN BLVD., UNIT 2A, Clayton.

$309,000

596 MOREL COURT, St. Albans.

$1,395,000

25 GLEN ABBEY DRIVE, Frontenac.

$479,000

7564 WYDOWN BLVD., UNIT 1A, Clayton.

$289,000

729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

$1,395,000

2 SUNNYMEADE LANE, Ladue.

$478,000

710 S. HANLEY ROAD, UNIT 12A, Clayton.

$225,000

709 MIDDLE POLO DRIVE, Clayton.

$1,370,000

2158 EAST DRIVE, Crystal Lake Park.

$474,000

816 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #1C, Clayton.

$149,000

RESIDENCE 500, THE CRESCENT, Clayton.

$1,299,900

161 MEADOWS OF WILDWOOD, Wildwood.

$465,900

1506 SWALLOW DRIVE, Brentwood.

$130,000

10 WASHINGTON TERRACE, CWE.

$1,275,000

25 WILLOW HILL ROAD, Ladue.

$465,000

9154 EAGER ROAD, Brentwood.

$124,900

6352 ALEXANDER DRIVE, Clayton.

$1,250,000

9120 FOX ESTATES DRIVE, Sunset Hills.

$449,000

1435 BALD EAGLE ROAD, Wildwood.

Colorado-style

OPEN HOUSES

Sunday, December 2nd 8 LONG MEADOWS, Town & Country. $2,220,000. 1-4 PM THE CRESCENT, #500, Clayton. $1,299,900.

1-3 PM

6 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,249,000

16854 WESTGLEN FARMS, Wildwood.

$439,900

THE CRESCENT, #301, Clayton. $925,000.

1-3 PM

2509 GREENBRIAR RIDGE, Des Peres.

$1,149,000

882 CABERNET LANE, St. Albans.

$437,800

LOTS/ACREAGE

9120 FOX ESTATES DR., Sunset Hills. $449,000. 1-3 PM

12 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

$1,090,000

140 GREYCLIFF MANOR DR., StL County.

$414,900

100 WINDRUSH FARM, Cook Station.

$4,889,000

1382 MOBILE COURT, St. Louis. $108,000.

124 WORTHINGTON OAKS, Creve Coeur.

$1,049,000

3670 FLORA PLACE, St. Louis.

$399,900

17715 RESORT ROAD, Crocker.

$1,990,000

109 BALLAS COURT, Town & Country.

$399,000

512 PHEASANT RUN CIRCLE, Saint Albans.

$750,000

2168 DARTMOUTH GATE COURT, Wildwood.

$379,000

11411 CONWAY ROAD, Westwood.

$695,000

2580 VIOLA GILL LANE, Wildwood.

$369,900

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$595,000

109 STERLING CROSSING, Dardenne Prairie.

$329,900

1133 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$395,000

1-3 PM

LuxuryCollection

RESIDENTIAL HOMES

1042 WINGS ROAD, Saint Albans.

$4,250,000

28 BRIARCLIFF, Ladue.

15 LADUE LANE, Ladue.

$2,500,000

10588 FRONTENAC WOODS LANE, Frontenac. $929,900

9240 CLAYTON ROAD, Ladue.

$325,000

1138 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$395,000

47 COUNTRYSIDE LANE, Frontenac.

$2,495,000

17 FAIR OAKS, Ladue.

$899,000

57 WAVERTON DRIVE, Ladue.

$319,000

548 NORTH MOSLEY ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$174,900

3 BRIDLE LANE, Frontenac.

$2,395,000

12 ABERDEEN PLACE, St. Louis.

$899,000

9373 PARKSIDE LANE, Brentwood.

$299,000

3 WICKERSHAM, Ladue.

$825,000

7519 GANNON AVENUE, University City.

$290,000

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CONTENTS EDITOR’S NOTE

SOCIETY IN MY CAPACITY AS LN‘S EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, I HAVE HAD THE PLEAsure of meeting and getting to know so many of St. Louis’ most generous people. And I’m not only talking about the commendable citizens who have bolstered the community by putting their money to good use.

I’d like to discuss a different kind of generosity, one that is more attainable for most: volunteering. I admit the concept is easier said than done.

There’s no question that our time is valuable—it’s the reason we pay top dollar to get our house cleaned or for getting a gourmet meal to-go.

But there are those who’ve made it their life’s mission to give of their time for the benefit of others. Let her know that her efforts and contributions have not gone unnoticed. Nominate her for the 2013 Women of Achievement Awards. Details are on p. 16. Surely, you have at least one deserving candidate in mind...

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KID-FRIENDLY CONCEPTS Kids’ imaginations are running wild at some of the latest creative and technologically advanced toy stores in St. Louis. LN takes a peek inside...

HOLIDAY READER RECIPE CONTEST From pecan pie to red velvet brownies, our 2012 Holiday Dessert Recipe Contest produced our best-ever reader turnout—and a delicious one at that! With help from LN Cooks’ chef John Johnson, Spicy Bits writer Matt Sorrell and Wedding Wisdom columnist John Sullivan of Ken Miesner’s Flowers (who also decorated the holiday table), we took on the sweet task of coming up with a winner from the 20 dessert entries.

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Dancing with the St. Louis Stars a benefit for Independence Center

ON OUR COVER: On Saturday, Jan. 26, Independence Center will host Dancing with the St. Louis Stars at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. The dinner and dance competition helps support the work of the organization, which provides services to adults with severe mental illness. Pictured on the cover: Laura Kathleen Planck, Arnold Donald, Lucy Fitzgerald, Ron Kruszewski, Joe Brinker, Mary Ann Srenco, Terri Hodges and Mike Keller (kneeling). Not pictured: Steve Lipstein and Suzanne Sitherwood. For more information, call 880-5403 or visit dancingwithstlouisstars.org. STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 18.

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RIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER, AN organization devoted to enriching the daily lives of young cancer patients, had a record crowd at its 20th Anniversary Fashion Show and Boutique at The RitzCarlton. The fashion show features child models who are currently undergoing (or have recently completed) cancer treatment. In addition, the luncheon featured a boutique of more than 25 of the area’s top jewelry, home décor and gift vendors. There was a surprise celebrity appearance by Cardinal manager, Mike Matheny, who escorted one of the teen models down the runway. Co-chairs for the event were Kelly Buchanan, Lisa Nixon and Merri Cross.

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Aimee Harris, Renee Schmidt

Kelly Buchanan, Lisa Nixon, Merri Cross

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DIANE’S SCOOP Merri Cross shared that five years ago the day of the event, she gave birth to twin girls!...

Judy Ciapciak, executive director, was looking forward to visiting her grandchildren in Chapel Hill, N.C., for Thanksgiving…Addie Tompkins just got back from a little rest and relaxation in Belize…Renee Schmidt and Aimee Harris are planning their European trip with their families in the summer—their sons are best friends…Tara Hogan has been the fashion show’s producer for the past 18 years, and shared that it’s the first time attending she has actually been able to relax and enjoy the event…Scott and Ashley Twellman showed off their miracle babies, twins Sam and Hadley, along with their older brother, Gus.

Austin, Mike Matheny

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Dr. Bob Bergamini

Andy Cook, Andrew Lowes, Harrison Beffa, Brock Busch, Ashley Twellman, Matthew Zeller

Kristi Runyan, Kim Heligman

Erika Mollison, Mackenzie Woelbling

Mary Fischer, Sue Bergen, Lori Sheehan

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Grand 24 year old home designed by Fournier and built by Higginbotham Brothers located on a 3 acre site with three floors connected by a grand staircase plus a finished walk-out lower level. Over 10,000 square feet of living space. Exceptional details, millwork and craftsmanship including full masonry exterior, Ludowici clay tile roof, 10 fireplaces, center island kitchen and adjoining hearth room.

Master suite with library and two baths, five additional bedroom suites, additional family spaces on both 2nd and 3rd floors, elevator, tremendous storage space, four car garage and lighted tennis court.

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Offered at $2,225,000

TOWN & COUNTRY Offered at $2,125,000

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Exceptional home in gated community. Totally updated, expanded & remodeled with over 8,000 sq. ft. of living space.

5 bedroom suites with full baths plus 4 half baths. Open floor plan ideal for family & entertaining. Custom ceiling details throughout including interlocking arches in the dining room and 17’ cathedral ceiling in great room, kitchen, breakfast and hearth room. Center island custom kitchen with 11’ island, Viking, Subzero, Miele appliances and Aga range with four ovens. Atrium level with theatre, wine cellar, billiards room, full kitchen, bar, game room, card room & exercise room. Custom details everywhere.

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1316 Litzsinger Woods

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HUKKERS FOR CHARITY, benefiting the Hematology and Oncology program at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, is continuing the fine tradition of St. Louis Benefit Polo, which has been a community staple for more than 100 years. Held at the Blue Heron Polo Club in Defiance, the event drew 300-plus guests who enjoyed the beautiful weather and a great polo match. There was a silent auction, as well as activities for children.

Ginny Orthwein, Ann Busch

Steve and Claire Buser, Bernie and Jim Cook

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More New Listings 12916 Midfield Terrace (Maryland Heights). So many extras come with this meticulously cared for villa that it is impossible to list them all. Updated kitchen with stainless appliances overlooks a patio, and there is a gas fireplace in the living room, nice bay window in the dining room, and two closets in the master bedroom suite (one of them a walk-in). Complex offers pool and tennis. $169,900.

1715 Canary Cove (Brentwood). A great location close to lots of shopping along Brentwood Boulevard will entice you to take a careful look at this clean, crisp, twobedroom condo. It offers nice, updated space and an over-sized deck. And the price is just too good to pass up! $127,500.

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1403 Peacock (Brentwood). This lovely end-unit condo in Brentwood Forest has several windows that allow lots of natural light to enhance neutral décor. Vaulted ceiling and fireplace make the living room warm and open, and a balcony off the breakfast room provides a great view of the pretty common ground. In addition to a clubhouse, tennis courts, and two pools on site, the complex is conveniently located near the Galleria shopping center and great restaurants in Clayton. $123,900.

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572 Coeur De Royale, #304 (Creve Coeur). Beautifully updated two-bedroom, two-bath condo features an open floor plan with spacious living room and dining room that walks out to a covered deck. Updated kitchen has two pantries, and there is an in-unit laundry just off the kitchen. Master bedroom includes a huge walk-in closet. Pool, clubhouse, and tennis court on site. $129,900.

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Snappy décor really makes this Colonial frame home, reminiscent of 18th Century New England, come alive. Updated kitchen, vaulted family room, newer master suite, brick patio, and charming pond with fountain are among the amenities.

2. 400 S. 14th Street, #1001 � St. Louis City

$899,000

Elegant formal living room and private library in this Edison Loft condo both include a fireplace, and the spacious, light-filled master bedroom has a spa-like master bath. offers a picturesque view of the arch. NEW PRICE!

3. 150 Carondelet Plaza, #901 � Clayton

$899,000

Living room and dining room of this elegant condo open up to two terraces, capturing views of the swimming pool. Light-filled kitchen/family room with marble countertops and breakfast island. Exceptional finishes throughout!

4. 12050 Carberry Place � Town & Country

$1,650,000

5. 1420 Highland Valley Circle � Wildwood

$559,000

Custom-built home with superior finishes includes an impressive great room with soaring, coffered ceilings; floor-to-ceiling windows; gas fireplace; and wet bar. Unique barrel ceiling crowns fantastic main floor master, and family room overlooks 20’ x 40’ pool and pool house.

NEW LISTING! Stately brick home on a cul-de-sac in a sought-after neighborhood showcases sweeping T-staircase and tailored details like classic moldings and beautiful millwork. Perfect for the sophisticated buyer who wants a beautiful setting and understated elegance.

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$699,000

Stunning, custom-built, five-bedroom home with over 4,000 square feet of space embellished with pretty millwork and columns, built-in bookshelves, wood floors, granite, coffered ceilings, and very open spaces with great flow for entertaining.

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17 Dromara Road (Ladue).

28 Somerset Downs (Ladue).

7 Ladue Manor (Ladue).

3 Lakeside Green (Ladue).

52 Westmoreland Place (St. Louis).

44 Creekwood Lane (Ladue).

3 Countryside Lane (Frontenac).

621 East Monroe Avenue (Kirkwood).

900 Town & Country Est. (T & C).

807 Glenridge Avenue (Clayton).

4 Litzsinger Lane (Ladue).

7106 Westmoreland (University City).

4648 Maryland Avenue (St. Louis).

7 Glenhaven (Glendale).

316 McCullough Avenue (Kirkwood).

4522 Maryland Avenue (St. Louis).

7 Graybridge (Ladue).

4616 McPherson Avenue (CWE).

7474 Ethel Avenue (Richmond Heights).

4550 McPherson (St. Louis).

6322 Pershing Avenue (University City).

215 Parkhurst Terrace (Webster Groves).

1314 Wellington View Pl. (Wildwood).

1726 Warmington Court (Ballwin).

7667 Carswold Drive (Clayton).

74 Berkshire (Richmond Heights).

434 South Hanley (Clayton).

9423 Sonora Avenue (Brentwood).

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HE 17TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY Server Dinner — Night of Wishes was recently held at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. For 16 years, MakeA-Wish Missouri and the St. Louis Rams have teamed up for the premiere fundraising event where Rams players, cheerleaders and Rampage the mascot serve as celebrity waiters, competing for the most tips. Linebacker James Laurinaitis was the host of the event. His team helped to make wishes come true for more than 60 local children battling life-threatening medical conditions. Last year, Laurinaitis recruited 21 other players, which resulted in granting 50 wishes.

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1,300 Elements Including 60 Sculpted Animals Greet Saint Louis Zoo and Forest Park Visitors

Thelma Zalk (center) with daughter Barbara Abrams and Albert Paley, the sculptor of Animals Always.

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All thanks to Thelma Zalk. Generous donors, like Thelma, have done more than help us save animals here and in the wild. Thelma’s quiet generosity brought us the 130-foot-long Animals Always sculpture that welcomes all to our great urban Forest Park and moves us to do our best to save animals and their habitats.

Thelma has combined her love of animals with great support for the arts. She inspires all of us to take another look this holiday season at a magnificent piece of public art—the world’s largest public zoo sculpture.

At this time of Thanksgiving, the Saint Louis Zoo offers its deep appreciation to the many amazing donors who have made the Zoo one of the world’s top conservation organizations.

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ORE THAN 260 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE Diamonds Gala at The Chase Park Plaza, enjoying festivities that included a cocktail reception, a three-course dinner, a live and silent auction, and dancing. The Friends showcased a special presentation highlighting the life-saving research and the life-changing treatments provided by the Saint Louis University Liver Center. KTVI’s John Pertzborn served as emcee. The 2012 Naomi Judd Award went to Dr. Ranjit and Ratna Ray, while the Volunteer of the Year Award was given to Lindsay Morris.

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HE GATEWAY CHAPTER OF THE Leukemia & Lymphoma Society recently held its 14th annual Light The Night Walk at Forest Park.

Ameren president and CEO Tom Voss, the event’s corporate chair, presented a check in the amount of $816,000, which met the fundraising goal for the year. The event was emceed by KTVI’s Tom O’Neal, who also received the Media Award for his outstanding service and dedication to the local LLS chapter. Executive director Debbie Kersting and executive chair JoAnn Shaw thanked participants for raising funds for new patient treatments. Seven-year-old Izzy Franklin was the evening’s honored ‘hero’ and a survivor of acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

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Ken Burns addresses students and faculty at Washington University.

Washington University has awarded filmmaker KEN BURNS with its 2012 International Humanities Medal. During a Nov. 16 ceremony at the university, Burns was presented with the award, along with a $25,000 cash prize, for having a significant impact on American society with his contribution to the arts. The event featured a preview of three Burns films yet to be seen: The Dust Bowl, The Central Park Five and The Roosevelts. Prior to the presentation, Burns led an informal discussion about his work with students and faculty. Burns is best known for his 1990 debut, The Civil War, as well as 1992’s Baseball, a documentary which featured Washington University professor GERALD EARLY as a consultant.

St. Louis-based humanitarian organization WINGS OF HOPE has expanded its operations to Burma. The program involves partnering with several organizations in the Southeast Asian nation (also known as Myanmar) to deliver healthcare to rural areas.

Twice-nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, Wings of Hope has the philosophy of teaching citizens to reach a level of self-sufficiency.

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There’s something new for bicyclists in the DELMAR LOOP: More than a dozen colorful, A paint whimsical bike palette racks have been bike rack outside installed along Dick the famed route.

Blick Art The painted steel store stands, featuring everything from musical notes in front of Blueberry Hill to a film reel at the Tivoli, were designed and installed under the leadership of JOE EDWARDS and created by St. Louis-based Engraphix.

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The first-ever MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION black-tie awards dinner in St. Louis will recognize three local executives for their support of the foundation and military families. The honorees are: DAVID FARR (chairman/CEO of Emerson), GEORGE ROMAN (Boeing VP, state and local government relations), and BILL DEWITT III (president of St. Louis Cardinals). The Dec. 7 event takes place at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. For more information, visit mcsf.org.

A Wicked-ly good cause…The national touring company of Wicked is hosting ‘A Wicked Wonderland’ to benefit two causes: BROADWAY CARES/ EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS and STAGES ST. LOUIS. The Monday, Dec. 17, performance at Sheldon Concert Hall begins at 7 p.m., and is followed by a VIP reception.

For tickets, call 534-1111 or visit metrotix.com. (Wicked also is playing at the Fox Theatre Dec. 12 through Jan. 6).

Help create joy for others this season by participating in LN’s holiday collection to benefit NURSES FOR NEWBORNS. The organization is experiencing greater need this year to help local families feed and clothe their children. Suggested items for donation include baby formula, diapers, boy/girl toys (newborn to age 8), clothing (preemie to size 8), non-perishable food items and grocery gift cards. Collection boxes are available at our offices, 8811 Ladue Road (Ladue and 170), Suite D. Items will be collected through Monday, Dec. 24. Thank you for your generosity!

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HETHER IT’S THE CHA-CHA, TANGO or two-step, prominent members of the community are dusting off their dancing shoes to help a much-needed organization. On Saturday, Jan. 26, the fifth annual Dancing with the St. Louis Stars event will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis to benefit Independence Center, a community-based rehabilitation program for adults with severe mental illness.

“Independence Center gives hope to people who might otherwise face hopelessness,” says last year’s dance competition winner Ron Kruszewski, CEO of Stifel Nicolaus, the presenting sponsor of the event.

The Center’s executive director, Mike Keller, says the issue of mental illness is more common than one may think: One in four families is affected by it at the first-relationship level. “There’s still a stigma that surrounds mental illness. People may want to protect their loved ones, so families don’t talk about it very much; and if you’re not talking about it with your own family, you’re not talking about it with your friends and neighbors. It perpetuates the stigma.”

Fortunately, 31 years ago, a group of St. Louisans decided to address the issue. Members of the group had adult children who were living with mental illness, and they saw the great need for support services to help their children stay out of hospitals and become participating members of the community. With the help of its first executive director, Bob Harvey, Independence Center was established. The program centers around the Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Keller explains. “The philosophy says that people with mental illness—like all people—need to know that they are somewhere where they are needed, wanted and expected. And when they get there, there will be adult activity going on.”

At the Clubhouse, members meet one of four diagnoses: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe clinical depression or schizoaffective disorder.

Within its Central West End location, the Center provides assistance with wellness programming, employment and housing. Maintaining one’s health is crucial—and a struggle—for someone suffering from mental illness, Keller says. “They Continued on page 61

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ANNUAL HoLIDAY ceLebrATIoN featuring one of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ principal artists, Deanna Breiwick, at Old Warson Country Club to benefit the opera company’s Professional Training Programs for Emerging Artists, 963-4223 or opera-stl.org.

beLLS AND boWLS art, food, music and holiday gift event at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild to benefit the Guild and its mission, 727-6266 or stlouisartistsguild.org.

December Saturday 1

HoLI-DUe boUTIQUe presented by Ladue High School’s Due Care student club at Ladue Middle School to benefit community families in need, 477-7673.

Monday 17

One-mile WALK For WATer fundraiser at Delmar Baptist Church to benefit Watering Malawi and its efforts to build a deep-water well for a Malawi village, 432-1960 or delmarbc.org.

WedneSday 5 18th annual cAreGIver AWArDS LUNcHeoN at St. Louis Marriott West to benefit the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 918-8222 or ltcop-stl.org.

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‘ANTIcIPATIoN’ 2012 GALA presented by the Friends Board of the Saint Louis Art Museum at the museum with a sneak peek of the new East Building to benefit the museum’s endowment, 721-0072 or slam.org.

SILver bALL at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis to benefit the Arthritis Foundation, 447-4881 or arthritis.org/missouri.

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cHArITY WeDDING GoWN SALe hosted by Brides Against Breast Cancer at Millennium Hotel St. Louis to benefit education and outreach for people impacted by cancer, bridesabc.org.

SaTurday 8 SHeer eLeGANce: eLemeNTS oF STYLe & GrAce emceed by Nine Network’s Wendy Wiese and KPLR-11’s Christine Buck in the Khorassan Room at The Chase Park Plaza to benefit the Mathews-Dickey Girls’ Program, 382-5952 ext. 234 or mathews-dickey.com.

First annual LIvING WeLL FoUNDATIoN 5K UGLY SWeATer FUN rUN at Tower Grove Park to benefit the Foundation, 636-674-5014 or livingwellvillage.org.

TueSday 11 Through WedneSday 12 AAFA FUNDrAISer three-course meal at Copia Restaurant & Wine Garden with 50 percent of proceeds benefiting the Asthma & Allergy Foundation, St. Louis Chapter, 645-2422 or aafastl.org.

Sixth annual GINGerbreAD HoUSe coNTeST at Plaza Frontenac to benefit Lydia’s House, 771-4411 or lydiashouse.org.

Friday 14 ANNUAL HoLIDAY LUNcHeoN fundraiser hosted by Kelly Driscoll, Chris Fairbairn, Therese Hagemeister and Jessica Theodorou at the Driscoll home to benefit Our Little Haven, 909-1215.

A WIcKeD WoNDerLAND performance featuring the National Touring Company of Wicked at the Sheldon Concert Hall to benefit STAGES St. Louis Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, 534-1111 or stagesstlouis.org.

Through SaTurday 22 ‘LIGHT UP A LIFe’ ornament program sponsored by St. Anthony’s Medical Center’s Charitable Foundation at various locations to benefit St. Anthony’s Hospice and the Fern & Russell F. de Greeff Hospice House Charity Care Fund, 748-4438 or sacf-giving.org.

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Through Monday 31 mISSoUrI LoTTerY ScrATcHerS TIcKeTS PromoTIoN at the Humane Society of Missouri, Animal Protective Association of Missouri and St. Louis County Animal Care and Control to encourage homeless animal adoption during the holidays, molottery.com.

comING IN JANUArY 14 ‘NoTeS From HoLLYWooD’ concert featuring Leonard Slatkin at the Sheldon Concert Hall to benefit the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, 941-6309 or chambermusicstl.org.

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The Ursuline Academy SADD Club (Students Against Destructive Decisions) welcomed Tina Meier, president and chief executive of the Megan Meier Foundation.

During a presentation, Meier spoke about her daughter Megan’s tragic suicide, as well as the dangers children/ teens face online, cyberbullying, sexting and more.

Shriners’ director of public and community relations Tammy Robbins, owners of Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Dan Abel Sr., Rosalie Abel, Dan Abel Jr., Christina Abel and Chris Abel, and Shriner David Dieckhaus

Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate recently celebrated the opening of its new chocolate factory by hosting a party for friends, family and residents of The Hill, where the facility is located. A portion of the retail proceeds and all proceeds from a chocolate basket raffle went to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

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Some 250,000 food packets were assembled during the recent United Nations World Food Day event at John Burroughs School to help starving families in Africa. More than 1,500 people attended the event, including Chris Pronger, Aeneas Williams and Goodwill Ambassador to Tanzania Doug Pitt.

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Board News Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis has named DONNA HECKLER as a new board member, and ANN KELLY as development director.

The emmaus resident Trust Foundation appointed PATRICK FARRELL to its board of directors.

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JEFFERY COHEN has been elected board president for The Gladys & Henry Crown Center for Senior Living.

Assistance League St. Louis has announced SANDRA JOHNSON as its new board president.

V I N C E N T F L E W E L L E N has joined the University City Children’s Center as center director.

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The marian middle School has announced Dr. MARY JO GORMAN as board chair, JOSEPH GAREA as vice-chair, PETER FRANE as treasurer and DIANE BERNARD as board secretary.

The school also named Sr. BARBARA ROCHE as board officer and CRAIG HUNT, DONNA FARMER, WENONA TOMPKINS and S. CARMEN SCHNYDER as new board members.

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The mathews-Dickey boys’ & Girls’ Club recently welcomed the election of VANESSA KEITH to its board of directors.

JEREMY BRENNER has joined the board of directors at St. Louis Hillel at Washington University. missouri main Street Connection has appointed RUSS VOLMERT to its board.

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The boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis has appointed MEGAN RIDGEWAY to its board.

PETER KROMBACH has been appointed to the east regional board of midwest bankCentre.

The missouri bar recently announced the elections of PATRICK STARKE as president, P. JOHN BRADY as president-elect, REUBEN SHELTON as vP, and DOUGLASS NOLAND, JOSEPH RICE III and JOHN GRIMM as district representatives.

RHONDA ADAMS, STACEY GOLDMAN, GEORGE PACE, SHANNON STOCK and GREG SULLIVAN have joined the board of CoCA. The repertory Theatre of St. Louis has appointed LINDA STARK, CHERYL WHALEN and LYNN YAEGER to its board.

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Celebrating 85 Years of Chocolate in St. Louis

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Bissinger’s chief chocolatier Dave Owens

EEP WITHIN THE COASTAL lowlands of Ecuador, Dave Owens recently discovered just the right beans for his next unique Bissinger’s confection. As chief chocolatier, Owens helps keep the renowned St. Louis-based company’s roots in the past, with an eye toward the future.

This holiday season, Bissinger’s, which originated in 17th-century France, is celebrating its 85th anniversary in St. Louis. And the history of Bissinger’s is as rich as the chocolate itself, notes company president Ken Kellerhals. “We are grateful to be here carrying on the legacy that started in Paris centuries ago,” he says. “Bissinger’s remains committed to the high standards, heritage and the passionate attention to detail that goes into every piece we craft.”

While Bissinger’s continues to offer its handcrafted classics, such as nut balls and milk chocolate bear claws; and traditional holiday favorites, including 3-pound chocolate Santa centerpieces, premium peppermint bark and chocolate-covered,

ON THE COVER As Bissinger’s celebrates its 85th anniversary, the nationally popular St. Louis-based handmade chocolatier remains true to its confection roots, while still making new creations for the future. For more information, call 534-2401 or visit bissingers.com.

hand-decorated Christmas cookies, it also has created a record number of new sweet treats during the past year, according to Owens.

A chef of 30 years who also has spent time at the helm of Cardwell’s at the Plaza, Owens has a deep understanding of all things Bissinger’s—from its celebrated legacy and loyal lifelong customers to its acclaimed confections. You can’t buy a legacy, or create a nationwide audience overnight, he notes. “We’re still always working toward being the best European-style chocolate company in the country,” he says, adding that Bissinger’s is part of family traditions across the nation.

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Recipe Contest FROM PECAN PIE TO RED VELVET BROWNIES, OUR 2012 HOLIDAY DESSERT RECIPE Contest produced our best-ever reader turnout—and a delicious one at that! With help from LN Cooks’ chef John Johnson, Spicy Bits writer Matt Sorrell and Wedding Wisdom columnist John Sullivan of Ken Miesner’s Flowers (who also decorated the holiday table), we took on the sweet task of coming up with a winner from the 20 dessert entries.

In the end, Nancy Landry’s classic English Toffee won the top prize: bagels for a year from Saint Louis Bread Company! Congratulations to our winners, and thank you for participating in this season’s contest.

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Makes 12 cupcakes DARK CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES Ingredients: • 1 c cake flour • 1/2 c unsalted softened butter • 1/2 c cocoa powder • 1 c sugar • 1/2 t baking soda • 2 large eggs • 1/4 t baking powder • 2 t vanilla extract • 1 oz. bittersweet chocolate, • 3/4 c buttermilk finely chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 cupcake tin cups with paper liners. Sift the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and baking powder into a medium bowl. Mix in the bittersweet chocolate. With an electric stand mixer (or in a large bowl), beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time until wellblended, then mix in the vanilla extract. Add the buttermilk to the butter mixture on low speed and blend well. Slowly add the flour mixture and beat until smooth. Pour batter into lined cupcake pan.

Bake for eight minutes, then rotate the pan and bake for another eight minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Place cupcakes on wire rack and cool completely.

PEPPERMINT BUTTERCREAM FROSTING Ingredients: • 1/2 c unsalted softened butter • 2 c confectioners’ sugar • 1/2 c trans fat-free vegetable • 3/4 t vanilla extract shortening • 1 t natural peppermint flavor Directions: With an electric stand mixer (or in a large bowl), beat the butter and vegetable shortening on medium speed until creamy. In a separate bowl, sift confectioners’ sugar. Add the sugar to the butter mixture on low speed until it begins to incorporate. Add the vanilla extract and peppermint flavor and beat at medium-to-high speed until fully incorporated. Spread frosting on cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with crushed candy canes if desired.

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Serves eight PIE CRUST Ingredients: • 7 T softened butter • 1/4 t sea salt • 7 T vegetable shortening • 3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese • 3 c flour • 6 T water Directions: Blend first five ingredients together, then add water. Chill, then roll dough out to ¼-inch thickness. Line pan with the crust.

PIE FILLING Ingredients: • 7 c peeled and sliced apples (I • 4 T flour use three varieties: Gala, Granny • 1/4 t sea salt Smith and Fuji) • 1/2 t cinnamon • 1 c white sugar Directions: Blend ingredients together to evenly coat fruit. Fill pastry shell.

• 4 T softened butter • 1/2 c brown sugar • 1/2 c white sugar

CRUMB TOPPING Ingredients: • 1 c flour • Dash sea salt

Directions: Mix ingredients with fork until crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over pie filling. Bake pie at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until golden.

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Short-cut Strudel by Dean Rosen; Cheesecake by Ghia; Red Velvet Brownies by Maureen Riffle; Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes by Naomi Landis; Christmas Card Cranberry Crunch by Allison Brown; Triple C Bars by Katie Lamkin; Noah’s Awesome Chocolate Raspberry Tart by Noah Kiernan; Berry Berry Yummy Pie by Aviva Kiernan; Gooey Chocolate Caramel Almond Butter Bars by Nancy Spehr; Lemon Meringue Pie by Dayle McCracken; Cranberry White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Amaretto Cream Sauce by Dianne Scheetz; Crème Grinch with White Chocolate Parfait

by Bob Brown; Chocolate Pecan Pie by Frank Ledbetter; Classic Red Velvet Cake by Carole Marcum; Concord Grape Pie by Marjorie Courtney; Steen’s Pecan Pie by Nancy Landry; and Poppin’ Peanut Butter Pie by Cindy Grunik.

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ith bouNtiful holiday gatheriNgs takiNg place iN the comiNg weeks, st. louisans already are planning holiday menus and gifts for family and friends that reflect the traditions of their childhood—with some from lands far away.

AurA KAvAdlo of Chesterfield aura kavadlo realized at a very young age that she loved to cook; and today, she enjoys sharing her passion with her three children. “when i was a young girl, i would come home from school and start dinner, and by age 12, i was frying schnitzel and preparing vats of spaghetti,” she remembers. “i loved it! my mother was american, but my father was from romania and he had lived in israel.” a cooking instructor who teaches at congregation shaare emeth and the st. louis Jewish community center, kavadlo explains that cooking helps her to better understand the world. each year, she prepares from scratch the two traditional menu items for her family’s hanukkah celebrations: latkes and sufganiyot. “latkes are my specialty,” she notes. “but sufganiyot is a tradition from israel that is catching on here like crazy!” she points out that they’re fried dough made from yeast and filled with a favorite jam. “so basically, it’s a jelly doughnut. this year, i’m going to try a baked version to make hanukkah healthier,” she says, noting that latkes are pan fried, as well. “it’s nice to have treats on holidays, but hanukkah is eight days long, so that’s eight days filled with fried treats!”

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Aura’s Traditional Potato Latkes • 2 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered lengthwise • 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered • 1 egg

• 1 1/2 t kosher salt • 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper • 1 c canola or peanut oil

Directions: Using the grating disc of your food processor, grate the potatoes and the onion. Remove the shredded potatoes and onions and put them into a mesh colander sitting over a large bowl. Change the blade of the food processor to the chopping blade. Put most of the shredded potatoes and onions into the work bowl of the food processor and pulse until you have a smooth texture. Put the mixture back into the colander over the bowl and press down to help the potatoes release their liquid. Remove the colander from the bowl and you will see the liquid from the potatoes with the starch settled at the bottom. Pour off the water, being careful to save the potato starch. Put the potato-onion mixture into the bowl with the potato starch; add the egg, salt and pepper, and mix well.

Pour the oil into a large frying pan and heat to medium high. Place a wooden chopstick into the oil and when bubbles form around it, you know the oil is the right temperature for frying. Carefully drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Let the latkes cook for about three minutes until golden and then flip and cook on the other side. Remove them from the pan and place on paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining batter.

Serve with applesauce or sour cream. Makes 18 latkes.

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DR. NAPOLEON MAMINTA OF CREVE COEUR In 1966, Dr. Napoleon Maminta moved to St. Louis with his wife, Aurora, and six children from the Philippines. He is now 80 years old, retired and realizing a pleasing new pastime: cooking. “One of the first things that I learned to do was how to roast a pig, Filipino-style,” he says. “I use a spit and roast a 60-pound or so pig on charcoal. One of my favorite herbs to use with it is lemongrass, which I grow in my backyard.”

Along with cooking, M a m i n ta l ea r n e d h ow to bake from his wife.

“Everyone especially loves my Mocha Chiffon Cake,” he notes, adding that the Filipinos learned how to make chiffon cake from the Americans during the U.S.’s presence in the Philippines in the first half of the 20th century. “In fact, we were recently at a big party, and I brought a Mocha Chiffon Cake. There was another cake there that was from La Bonne Bouchée, and my cake disappeared first!”

A baking tip from Dr. Maminta: “Rather than using eggs that are brought to room temperature, I like them fresh from the refrigerator.

When separating the yolk from the egg white, the yolk seldom breaks when it’s cold, because fat is harder and doesn’t break as easily as it does at room temperature.”

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• 1 1/2 c warm to hot water • 1 t real vanilla extract • 1/2 c vegetable or canola oil • 1 T baking powder For Icing: • 1 lb. sweetened and salted butter • 2 c granulated sugar • 1 can evaporated milk • 1 t salt • Liquid food coloring (optional)

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

For the egg-white mixture, break 10 to 12 eggs and put the entire contents of each egg into a 2-cup capacity measuring cup. As soon as the liquid level reaches just below the rim, you will have 1 1/2 cups of egg white after the egg yolks are removed. To separate the egg yolks from the egg white, just scoop the egg yolk with a measuring tablespoon and let the egg white fall into the cup slowly, always being careful not to break the egg yolk. Transfer the egg white into the large mixing bowl.

Beat the egg whites at maximum speed until they start to harden and rise. A well will form at the center and will gradually get shallower. Before it flattens out, stop the beating and add 1 cup granulated sugar. Start beating slowly to prevent sugar from flying out, and then increase to maximum speed.

The well in the middle will disappear by rising to the top, forming a peak.

When the peak is formed, the egg white is stiff and considered done.

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For egg-yolk mixture, beat all the ingredients at moderate speed, using the hand blender or portable mixer until everything is well-blended. As much as possible, put in the dry ingredients first, then the liquid and mix in the baking powder last.

Put the egg-yolk mixture into the egg-white mixture and mix slowly, using the spatula of the mixer or by hand until smooth. Then pour into a dry 9-inch x 12-inch rectangular aluminum or stainless steel pan.

Bang the pan a few times on the counter to remove excess bubbles.

Place the pan in the middle rack of the oven for 35 to 40 minutes. To check for doneness, shake the pan to see if the top of the cake jiggles.

If jiggling is gone, the cake is done.

Invert the cake on a cake rack and use an electric fan to cool it for 25 to 30 minutes. If cake is cooked properly, it should be easy to separate from the pan.

Then place the cake on a cake plate and let it cool off completely in preparation for the icing.

While waiting for the cake to cool, start making the icing. If the butter is cold and hard, warm it a little until it shows some melting. Then cream the butter using the mixer’s spatula, and when done, add 2 cups of granulated sugar. Continue mixing until all the sugar is blended in. Slowly add the evaporated milk until well-blended. Make sure it is soft enough to spread easily.

Bola Taiwo of Town & CounTry bola Taiwo grew up in Nigeria and has fond memories of baking with her mother and four siblings. “I developed my love of baking from those experiences—it really brings back a lot of childhood memories,” she says. “my mom has since passed away, so every time that I am in the kitchen now with my three girls, it takes me back to Nigeria.”

Taiwo also remembers that wedding cakes in Nigeria were much like fruitcakes with brandy and rum. When she and her husband, benjamin Akande, moved to St. Louis in 2000, she began exploring the method of baking with alcohol and discovered a passion for the process. “I wanted to incorporate something extraordinary to my cakes that would give them a distinctive taste, so I started using rums, coffee liqueurs, vodkas and whiskeys,” she explains. “It has become my specialty. I really enjoy making rum Cake and black russian Cake—the alcohol provides such a burst of

flavor!” During the holidays, Taiwo bakes about 50 of her black russian Cakes for family, friends and the faculty of Webster University’s George Herbert Walker School of business & Technology, where her husband serves as dean.

“I bake for three days straight—and I love it!”

Bola’s Black Russian Cake For Cake: 1 package of yellow cake mix (18.25 oz.)

1 package of instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz.)

1 c vegetable oil

Directions: 3/4 c water 1/4 c bourbon, whiskey or vodka 1/4 c coffee liqueur 3 large eggs

For Butter Liqueur Sauce: 1 c granulated sugar

3 T coffee liqueur

1 stick of butter

3 T bourbon or vodka

1/4 c hot water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all of the cake ingredients together. Pour batter into a greased Bundt pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.

Start the Butter Liqueur Sauce about 10 minutes before the cake is done. Melt the butter and stir in the water and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for one minute. Add the coffee liqueur and other alcohol of choice and cook for an additional two minutes.

As soon as you take the cake out of the oven, carefully remove the cake from the pan. Pour half of the sauce into the hot Bundt pan and re-insert the cake. Poke holes with a large straw in the cake and pour the rest of sauce over the bottom of the cake. Let the cake sit for 30 minutes and then invert it onto a platter. Drizzle with your favorite chocolate frosting.

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“On Christmas Eve day, my husband Ray and I take all 24 grandchildren to the mall in the morning and meet in the food court. Then ‘Bud’ (what the grandchildren call Ray) gives each of them an envelope filled with their holiday money. They must then shop for whatever they want, come back and show off their purchases. It’s so much fun to see the kids (and now young adults) run off to shop and see what they can get. It’s even more fun to see how excited they are to show us their purchases! And, every now and then, Bud gets a call to ‘come quick!’ because a special purchase requires just a little more....”

Diane Breckenridge-Barrett, owner/president, Diane Breckenridge Interiors “Christmastime truly is our special season. For most of our 70 years together, Mae and I have celebrated the birth of Jesus during Morning Mass at St. Monica’s Church.

Traditionally Mae’s godmother, Auntie May Stanze, hosted a huge party, renting a hall to welcome all, from toddlers to oldsters. We carried on the custom in her memory. Our children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are our greatest gifts, next to Mae’s cookies. Looking for the real Christmas Spirit? Join us in displaying a Nativity scene on your front lawn. Merry Christmas to all.”

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“Christmas traditions evolve. Kids grow up, family members move, things change. We’ve hung on to one—or tried to. My daughter and I have been decorators-incharge of the tree since she was old enough to put a ball on a bough or a light on a limb. We’d put on our favorite Christmas CD, and go to work. Funny thing happened on the way to last Christmas: I found myself decorating our tree alone. She now has her own place, and did her own tree. Time for a new tradition. I’ll be there.”

Don Marsh, host of St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio “I always volunteer for two shifts at the Salvation Army’s Toy Town...I l-o-v-e the immediate reaction of mothers and grandmothers picking out age-appropriate toys/gifts for their children who would otherwise go without a Merry Christmas. And the Salvation Army gives each family a voucher to help with holiday grocery shopping. Not a bad tradition for a Jewish gal! I’ve loved it every year I’ve done it. It’s the best gift I get.”

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“Our family celebrates both Christmas and Hanukkah!

For Christmas, my cousins from New York come in, and we have a family dinner with our annual grab-bag game with lots of fun and pranks. On Christmas morning, the family gets up early for presents and our once-a-year treat of doughnuts. For Hanukkah, we light the candles for eight nights, and have a festive dinner with latkes (potato pancakes), brisket, and the kids all receive Hanukkah ‘gelt’ (money). This year, we are blessed to have a new little grandson, Sawyer, to share in our family’s traditions.”

Pam Toder, community volunteer, Woman of Achievement honoree “One of my favorite holiday traditions is picking out special, thoughtful gifts for my dearest friends. The ability to brighten someone’s day with a kind gesture is truly what the holiday season is all about.”

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Healing Hearts We may think of heart problems only in terms of aging. Yet national statistics show that congenital heart defects are the most common type of major birth defect, affecting tens of thousands of babies born each year and representing the most common cause of infant death due to birth defects.

However, diagnosis and treatment are improving. At SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, more than 99 percent of children treated for a congenital heart defect in 2011 survived.

“Cardinal Glennon has really focused on a team approach to heart care,” said Dr. Charles Huddleston, cardiothoracic surgeon at SSM Cardinal Glennon and professor at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. “From the time the diagnosis is made to surgery to the recovery period in the intensive care unit, the team of doctors and nurses from many areas of the hospital works together very closely to monitor the patient and provide the highest level of care through every step of the process.”

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Some defects require only periON THE COVER: odic monitoring or medication Cardinal Glennon Children’s while others necessitate complex, delicate heart surgery or transMedical Center uses a team plants in the tiniest patients. approach to heart care. Pictured Through advanced diagnoson the cover: Drs. Andrew tic techniques, heart experts Fiore and Charles Huddleston. are able to help children much For more information, visit earlier than ever before. Many cardinalglennon.com/heart. congenital heart problems can be detected while the baby is still in the womb, through technology such as fetal echocardiograms.

If a problem is detected, the Glennon cardiology team works closely with the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute to determine a plan of care and prepare for the baby’s birth. In the most serious cases, the obstetrician, interventional cardiologist, maternal-fetal care physician and cardiothoracic surgeon all are available at the time of delivery to provide immediate intervention on the newborn baby.

SSM Cardinal Glennon’s Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery program introduced the region’s first pediatric hybrid cardiac catheterization suite in 2011. This state-of-the-art concept allows the interventional cardiologist and cardiothoracic surgeon to work together to diagnose a child’s heart problem and treat it in a combined procedure, in the same space. This helps promote faster recovery and safer care for children.

Throughout the diagnostic and treatment process, a multidisciplinary team provides collaborative care management, allowing post-surgical patients to begin recovery in the pediatric intensive care unit, which is staffed by a board-certified intensive care specialist 24 hours a day.

In January 2013, SSM Cardinal Glennon will debut its new Imaging Center, which will provide the lowest radiation dose available for

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t is begiNNiNg to look a lot like the holidays: streets are filled with decorations, Christmas specials are on tv, and kids fantasize about snowy days and new video games. this ‘most wonderful’ time of the year, however, also is a most distracting and stressful time of the year, especially if you are a kid. school does not slow down during the holidays; rather, it speeds up. Final exams are taken, long-term projects are due, and essential last-minute tasks are assigned as the semester comes to an end. there also are big games and special events to attend.

Combine an increased work load along with many distracting festivities, and it can be difficult for anyone to stay focused.

Parents should take advantage of the hectic holiday season to perpetuate a good habit or start a new family tradition: talking to your kids about school. it can be complicated coordinating multiple schedules for a serious discussion, but that is the point.

When times get too busy, families need to focus on life, relationships and academics. learning to study is an evolutionary process that continually needs adjustment. have a conversation with your student discussing what homework habits work best, as well as potential problem areas. kids should be encouraged to learn from their mistakes, make changes as necessary and celebrate successes. being a supportive parent is one of the greatest gifts you can give a child, but it may take many years before your offspring truly appreciates your parenting style. in general, most students struggle to balance school and outside extracurriculars. the holidays, however, provide additional opportunities for students to go astray. a key to staying on task is to avoid being overwhelmed. With parental assistance, kids should set a schedule at the start of each week, designating times to study and times to enjoy the festivities. additionally, unforeseen activities often pop up during busy times, and kids may waste energy because they are not in the correct state of mind to attack their academics. regular weekday check-ins can assist students with making appropriate adjustments and, at the same time, provide additional support. a gentle parental push to

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work efficiently encourages students to prioritize work and strike a better balance between school and holiday fun.

The proper ambiance also is particularly important during this season of distraction. The study area should be stocked with pens, pencils, paper and other essential aids such as healthy snacks and beverages. Sitting at a desk in a welllit room also is more conducive to learning than lounging on a comfortable couch. Light background music can assist with focus, but upbeat holiday songs should be avoided until homework is complete.

Parents, too, can bolster academic productivity by joining the study-time fun. Sit at the desk alongside your student and bring your work to the table. This not only models good habits but also provides a unique bond as families unite to do work before engaging in play. Additionally, your student will also be less likely to text, Facebook or Skype with a parent in the room.

Finals are finished, school is over, and it is time to take a breather. An essential way to recharge and re-motivate is to enjoy the holidays and focus on the family. Shift away from the daily stresses of school and work to create a new family tradition.

Get everyone together to bake holiday cookies, prepare a special breakfast, or take a trip to the ice rink. Special times create lifelong memories that outlast the temporary enjoyment provided by

expensive or trendy gifts. Yes, kids want presents, but they also want to be part of a family.

Life is always hectic. The holidays can, however, allow families to temporarily leave behind the daily

grind and spend time focusing on each other. The food is great, the atmosphere is special, and relaxation is encouraged—it truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Happy holidays!

Childhood mishaps can quickly turn into a parent’s worst nightmare.

Trauma is the number one cause of childhood fatalities in the United States.

At St. Louis Children’s Hospital, we know that even the smallest accident can become much more serious. As the only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in Missouri and Illinois certified by the American College of Surgeons, we’ve made it our responsibility to protect the children of our community and provide them with the highest level of care possible. Because being prepared means preventing the worst.

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ost adults remember getting the bad news at least once during a childhood visit to the dentist: You have a cavity. that announcement was followed by the dreaded return visit for a filling. and despite having more cavityprevention tools at their disposal, many of today’s children are following in their parents’ footsteps. “unfortunately, I have not seen a huge improvement overall for a decrease in cavities,” says dr.

Jennifer boain of boain dental Care. “I think a huge problem is that not all children are going in to see a dentist, and our ability to assist parents and children is diminished. additionally, I still have parents deny sealants; and a lot of times it has been dictated by whether their insurance will pay. they don’t see that the cost long-term will be more expensive.” dental sealants are applied to the pits and fissures found in molars as a form of decay prevention. However, children still need to brush their teeth properly and avoid sugary foods and drinks that can cause decay. dr. Craig Hollander of Pediatric dentistry of sunset Hills explains the mechanism behind the decay process: “Plaque is bacteria, a living organism, and plaque is necessary to keep our mouth healthy. Plaque needs nutrients to survive, however, and it likes to feed on broken-down sugars and carbohydrates. since we all have to eat, we all have these broken-down carbohydrates and

sugars on our teeth after eating. If plaque stays on our teeth for a long time, it will utilize the carbohydrates and sugars as a food source, and as a byproduct create acid, which is what can soften enamel and start the cavity process.”

Young children who go to bed with milk or juice in a bottle or sippy cup are especially prone to decay, Hollander adds. “In kids older than age 3, I blame the sticky foods: fruit snacks, raisins, gummy vitamins, etc. sodas also are a big culprit.” diet sodas are not a solution since they are more acidic than sugar-sweetened drinks, he adds.

“I usually advise parents to supervise the brushing until (the children) are about 10 or so,” boain says. “most kids do not take the time needed to remove the biofilm that can be the home for cavities to develop. also, parents are not always there to see what their child is eating or drinking.” boain also notes that parents should talk with their child’s dentist about the use of fluoride rinses. regular checkups starting six months after the first tooth erupts allow dentists to check for early cavity formation and treat problem areas before they become serious dental abscesses that could compromise the permanent tooth forming underneath. starting early and being consistent is key, boain notes. “the earlier we can educate our children on the importance of keeping our mouth healthy and free of decay, the better chance we have of decreasing future dental health issues, creating a happier, healthier mouth.”

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BuIld-A-BEAR At build-A-bear, boys and girls have a hand in every step of creating a new furry friend.

Founded in St. Louis 15 years ago, build-Abear recently opened a new concept store at West County Center. From the moment kids walk into the new playland, they are greeted with a full sensory toy-making experience. The process starts with choosing a new best buddy, then the stuffed animal is ‘brought to life’ with the brand’s signature heart. Next is the Love me station, where youngsters can customize their friend’s personality—from cuddly or brave to smart. “This makes each one truly unique,” notes build-A-bear’s Dorrie Krueger.

Then, it’s on to the full touch-screen sound studio, where high-quality sound, such as a voice message, is added to the animal. The assembly line also includes a scent sensory station with an interactive, digital bathtub, a dressing station, and a Name me station, where the animal is scanned.

“You get to see everything you put inside your bear,” Krueger says. “Kids’ eyes get to be 20-feet wide at this final stage, so it’s very magical.”

The new concept store was developed during a two-year period, where the company’s staff followed a group of ‘cub advisers’ and their parents to get a deep understanding of their in-store experience and play patterns. “The hands-on play and imaginative aspects of build-A-bear really bring kids and parents together in a unique shared experience,” Krueger says, adding that family members also discover something about their children as they create their new furry friend.

ABOVE: Nine-year-old Alexis Powell of Ladue creates a new furry friend at Build-A-Bear. RIGHT: Madison Potts, age 2, and her doll enjoy a tea party in the Bistro at American Girl.

Kid-Friendly Concepts Kids’ imaginations are running wild at some of the latest creative and technologically advanced toy stores in St. Louis. LN takes a peek inside...

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AmERIcAn GIRl American Girl strives to make each girl’s in-store experience as unique and unforgettable as she is. So when it came to designing a new experiential version of the popular store, the company aimed to offer girls the opportunity to see and touch American Girl products in person, while making lasting memories with their families and friends.

Inside the new store at Chesterfield mall, visitors can explore displays of historical and contemporary dolls, books and accessories—which include not only doll outfits, but matching girl-size clothing. For a memorable playtime, kids can enjoy a meal with their dolls in the 22-seat bistro and have a sweet treat at the Dessert Counter. Girls also can pamper their dolls with a new hairstyle in the Doll Hair Salon and design their own girl- and doll-sized T-shirts at the ‘Creativi-Tees’ boutique. In addition, special events and programs based on the doll’s historical and contemporary book lines take place at the store throughout the year. To celebrate the holiday season and American Girl’s newest historical character, Caroline, an upcoming event will include a free craft based on the doll’s story, set in 1812.

Susan Jevens, of American Girl, says the company’s goal is to continue to celebrate girls’ interests with products and experiences that are designed just for them. “And we want parents to leave with the feeling they’ve provided their daughters with a high-quality, age-appropriate experience that celebrates who she is.” {LadueNews.com} November 30, 2012

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LIV ING DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

Know Your

RISKS

BY CONNIE MITCHELL

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DIABETES IS ONE OF THE MOST PREVALENT diseases of modern society. An increasing number of people are developing this complex metabolic disease, in which high blood sugar occurs because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or because the cells in the body do not respond to the insulin being produced.

Type 1 diabetes is due to an absolute lack of insulin (often diagnosed in childhood or young adulthood), and requires daily insulin injections or an insulin pump to provide a continual dose of this important hormone that moves sugar, an energy source, from blood to cells.

Type 2 diabetes is the more common disease, often diagnosed in adulthood and associated with obesity. In this case, there is an insufficient amount of insulin or the body’s cells cannot adequately use the insulin produced. “The consumption of highly processed carbohydrates can only be indirectly

HEALTH & WELLNESS implicated in the development of diabetes,” notes Dr. Bruce Lowrie, a specialist in internal medicine and geriatrics with Des Peres Hospital. “Obesity is a risk factor for the development of Type 2 diabetes, and the consumption of highly processed carbohydrates can contribute to obesity.” There are no dietary risk factors for the development of Type 1 diabetes.

“Juvenile diabetes, or Type 1 diabetes, is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, which stops the production of insulin,” explains Dr. Kanwal Khan, a specialist in internal medicine with St. Luke’s Hospital.

“Because of the increasing incidence of obesity, both types of diabetes can sometimes overlap in both age groups.”

Statistics underscore the increasing incidence of diabetes among Americans. The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, part of the National Institutes of Health, estimates that diabetes affects 25.8 million people of all ages, comprising 8.3 percent of the U.S. population.

Of that number, 7 million people who have the disease are undiagnosed.

Dr. Charles Kilo, chairman of the Kilo Diabetes and Vascular Research Foundation and a professor of immunology and pathology at Washington University School of Medicine, attributes the ‘explosion’ of Type 2 diabetes to an aging

“HEALTHY EATING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SHOULD BE A PART OF ONE’S DAILY ROUTINE.” DR. KANWAL KHAN, a specialist in internal medicine with St. Luke’s Hospital

population, cultural and social changes, reduced physical activity, dietary changes and increased obesity.

“Cells become resistant to insulin due to increased blood sugar levels, excessive caloric intake that leads to obesity, or inherited genetic disease,” Kilo says. Symptoms may develop gradually, although some people never experience them, accounting for many of the undiagnosed cases.

Possible signs of Type 2 diabetes include a dry mouth, increased hunger and/or thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision and headaches.

Kilo notes that Type 2 diabetes decreases life expectancy by about a decade, increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, and causes nerve damage, blindness and kidney failure.

“Type 2 diabetes can be controlled with a proper

diet and regular exercise,” Khan adds. “If your diabetes is not under control with these measures, then medical intervention will be needed—and there is currently no cure. If the patient stops taking insulin, it is always necessary for them to follow a diabetic diet and to monitor blood sugars.”

Following a diabetic meal plan is key to controlling the disease, and the diet should be individually developed to provide a balanced distribution of calories, high fiber, low cholesterol and low sodium. Kilo also recommends education for all patients, a regular exercise program, blood-sugar monitoring and control, treatment of cardiovascular risk factors and medication, as needed.

“In my opinion, an individual who has succeeded with their regimen of diet, exercise and has lost sufficient weight to be able to do without insulin, still has Type 2 diabetes and should continue to treat it with the lifestyle modifications that have been so successful so far,” Lowrie says. “They may be able to forego monitoring their blood sugar, or do it less often.”

Khan sums up with this advice: “Healthy eating and physical activity should be a part of one’s daily routine. Regular follow-up with your physician and healthy eating are essential if you have diabetes in order to prevent long-term complications, such as heart disease, kidney issues and strokes.

Also, if you have a family history of diabetes, let your primary-care physician know.”

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HOME

Homes with History Every home has a story to tell, and some have more to say than others. We asked local real estate agents to share the histories behind a current listing or recent sale.

16 PORTLAND PLACE When the weather is nice, you often can find the current owners of 16 Portland Place out on the clay tennis court—the same one where Dwight Davis played 102 years ago. The court sits on the grounds next to the almost 13,000-square-foot Georgian Revival home built for the famous tennis player, St. Louis native and founder of the Davis Cup competition. It is an impressive fixture in the prestigious Central West End neighborhood.

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“It’s a magnificent house, and so many people are aware of Dwight Davis and the Davis Cup, so the history behind it is very interesting,” says Janet McAfee agent Kevin Hurley.

Designed by Scottish architect James Jamieson in 1910, the eight-bedroom, nine-bath home features intricate architectural details that have been well-maintained through the years. Only a handful of owners have lived in the home since

Dwight Davis first resided there. The current owners moved in 1968 and raised 13 children, taking full advantage of the expansive grounds, gardens, pool and of course, the tennis court. “People who see the house and hear about Davis just think it’s really cool,” Hurley explains. “I have people calling from out-of-state—it’s quite the place.”

T h e p ro p e r ty c u r re n t ly i s l i s te d fo r $1.595 million.

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4 ST. ANDREWS DRIVE

After years as a St. Louis real estate agent, Mary Ciapciak was well aware of the famous architect team of Raymond Maritz and Ridgely Young. But it wasn’t until she bought one of their designed homes at 4 St. Andrews Drive (through her mother and Prudential Alliance partner, Tina Niemann), that she truly discovered their impact on local architecture. “I started to investigate them and even got a chance to see and get copies of the original blueprints from Washington University, which has a collection of Maritz and Young documents,” Ciapciak says.

Along the way, she also discovered that a fellow Prudential agent was actually the niece of Maritz’s son, Raymond Maritz Jr. When he learned of the connection, Maritz requested a chance to visit one of his father’s homes and show the next generations of his family—a request that Ciapciak was happy to grant after closing in January 2012 on the 5,500-square-foot Ladue home, listed by Ellie Sedgwick and Marcy Byrne of Janet McAfee Real Estate. “It was fun to have the son of the original architect in our home,” she notes.

Six months after visiting, Maritz returned to see the renovation work Ciapciak and her husband, Robert, had completed on the home. With the home built in 1926, the Ciapciaks focused on modernizing it, while preserving the original features and with no add-ons or changes to the exterior. “We were very careful to maintain the integrity of the Maritz and Young architecture,” Ciapciak says. “And when Maritz’s son left, the last thing he said was, My father would be very proud.”

621 EAST MONROE

The lot of 621 East Monroe spans the depth of a block, sitting on 1.59 acres near downtown Kirkwood. With the original home and red barn built in 1910 still standing, as well as the large oak trees out front that long predate that construction, the property has a feeling of a bygone era, says Laura McCarthy Real Estate’s Linda Hodge. “It has such presence and you feel like you’re stepping back into the past.”

The 4,000-square-foot home was one of seven built by Joseph Franklin in the KirkwoodOakland area. Originally from Ireland, Franklin worked for the William Barr Dry Goods Company, making his way up to VP before the company merged with David May’s Famous Clothing Store in 1911 to become Famous-Barr. Franklin built the home at 621 East Monroe for two of his maiden daughters, a story that was documented by his granddaughter, Josephine Franklin, in her book, Seven Houses.

The current owners have lived in the home for 40 years, raising four daughters. Many of the original features of the home remain, including the butler’s pantry and pocket doors. While the red barn now houses cars instead of horses, and sits next to an in-ground pool, it still has its tack room, stalls and hay loft, echoing back to a different time.

The property currently is listed for $925,000.

453 GRAY AVENUE

Thomas Curtis grew up in 453 Gray Ave. in Webster Groves, and before he passed away in 1993, the former Missouri congressman wrote down his childhood memories of playing bicycle polo with croquet mallets in the front yard, and cataloging the 4,000 books in the library. In his typed-out pages, Curtis’ detailed memories are a glimpse into the history behind the home. His stories are just part of the property’s background discovered by Prudential Alliance agent Margie Medelberg when she sold it to the current owners in 2010. “It’s one of those houses where, if only the walls could talk,” she says.

The property was first bought by the Curtis family in 1884, with the existing two-story Colonial-style brick home built in 1922. Seven owners have occupied the address since, with the most recent, Tom Brewster, doing extensive work to restore the 7,000-square-foot home, including recreating the Curtis library. “He preserved the bones of the home, while bringing it back to life and modernizing it,” Medelberg explains.

At open houses at the property, several previous owners and neighbors toured the home, sharing their memories. One family hosted each of their six children’s weddings in the backyard, and recalled a quartet warming up in the bathroom before the festivities. At 90 years old, the impressive home—sitting on 1.83 acres with a tennis court and pool—is set for more memories to be made, Medelberg suspects. “The property has played a major role in the development of Webster, and as it has aged, has transitioned beautifully in the neighborhood.”

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4 Litzsinger Lane

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ESTLED ON A PRIVATE LANE and surrounded by trees, this 1920s property has been tastefully updated and offers lots of natural light through numerous French doors and arched windows. The two-story home has an expansive brick terrace with a private yard on a 1-acre lot. An elegant staircase rests in the foyer. Formal living and dining rooms, a large den, three fireplaces and an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops complete the first floor. The master suite with master bath, a loft, three more bedrooms and two full baths are on the second floor. Design aesthetics include built-in bookcases, special millwork, greenhouse windows and Palladian windows.

BY MICHAEL DE LOS REYES

A two-story home in Ladue with 12 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths is listed for $825,000.

Jean Schneider from Laura McCarthy Real Estate—Clayton, 725-5100, lauramccarthy.com

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PHOTOS BY STEVEN B. SMITH

Laura McCarthy is a residential real estate company with expertise in the neighborhoods along St. Louis’ central corridor. Founded in 1944, Laura McCarthy is consistently ranked among St. Louis’ top real estate companies in sales volume. Many of its 100-plus agents specialize in the luxury real estate market, but all are familiar with St. Louis’ neighborhoods from the Central West End to those on the Highway 64/40 corridor to Chesterfield and the St. Charles area.

7687 Shirley Drive | Clayton | $435,000 Susan Murray 314.330.9987

39 Godwin Lane | Ladue | $895,000 Maya Kefalov 314.660.4040

10 Fieldstone Trail | Ladue | $2,000,000 Mary Gentsch 314.323.3621

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1 Glen Creek Lane | Ladue | $1,600,000 Patrick Kelly 314.504.5556

517 Glenfield Ridge | Chesterfield | $399,000 Maya Kefalov 314.660.4040

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16913 Lewis Spring Farms | Chesterfield | $699,000 Maya Kefalov 314.660.4040

14204 Manderleigh Woods Drive | Town & Country | $760,000 Maya Kefalov 314.660.4040

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500 S. Price | Ladue | $1,499,000 Mary Gentsch 314.323.3621

13 Rio Vista Drive | Ladue | $840,000 Mary Gentsch 314.323.3621

2012 SucceSS! Sold!

409 Berkley Place Court | Olivette | $925,000 Steve Mathes 314.503.6533

9565 Old Bonhomme | Olivette | $999,500 Steve Mathes 314.503.6533

18 Allegro Lake Estates | Creve Coeur | $2,300,000 tom & Susan csengody 314.517.6952

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63105 106 Aberdeen Place

118

$600,000

63131 878 Bluespring Lane

160

$755,000

901 S. Central Ave

35

$608,500

14 Outer Ladue Drive

153

$815,000

10 West Geyer Lane

253

$1,150,000

81 Aberdeen Place (pictured)

179

$700,000 106 ABERDEEN PLACE

8144 Stratford Drive (pictured)

266

$710,000

155 Carondelet Plaza #802

559

$1,000,000

63124 46 Roan Lane

52

$698,000

9886 Waterbury Drive

13

$699,000

1716 Kenmont Road

29

$725,000

28 Picardy Lane

207

$737,500

29 Glenview Road (pictured)

760

8144 STRATFORD DRIVE

63141 106 Greenbriar Ridge Court

222

$715,000

18 Allegro Lake Estates (pictured)

77

$2,150,000

63122 814 Stable Ridge Lane (pictured)

23

$970,000

173

$1,250,000

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$799,900

12419 Elaine Drive (pictured) 63017 14855 Brook Hill Drive

$2,004,969

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29 GLENVIEW ROAD

12419 ELAINE DRIVE

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9565 OLd BONhOMME ROad

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211 cLION LaNE

olivette • $1,190,000

Olivette • $999,500

Olivette • $925,000

Creve Coeur • $899,999

New home under construction in Ladue Schools on a half acre cul-de-sac lot…

Nearing Completion!

1.5 story, 4900 SF, 4 BD, 3.5 baths, .75 acre.

5 BD, two story with 5,563 SF including the finished LL in Ladue Schools!

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Olivette • $525,000

Ladue • $399,900

Offered Below Appraisal! Renovated 4 BD, 4,468 SF with guest cottage on 2.33 acres.

Five bedroom, 3.5 bath ranch with three car garage and swimming pool in Ladue Schools on a 1+ acre lot. Walk to Beirne Park!

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Outstanding opportunity to Teardown or Rehab on wooded, secluded 1.52 acre site!

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590 SaRah LaNE #403

508 CoeuR de RoyaLe, uniT 102

creve coeur • $225,000

Creve Coeur • $179,500

creve coeur • $104,500

3 BD, 2 Bath, Golfview condo backing to golf course

2 BD, 2 Bath, 1710 SF on ground floor

1556 FawN VaLLEY dRIVE des Peres • $850,000 New custom 1.5 story home under construction with estimated November -2012 completion-4bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3,967SF on a .5 acre lot by ARKO Group.

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Teardown and custom build or rehab! .70-acre backing to Golf Course; 4 BD, 2,820 Square feet.

814 STABLE RIDGE LANE

1006 N. SPOEdE ROad

23 sainT aLfRed Road

Creve Coeur • $295,000

olivette • $279,500

Renovated Briarcliff Townhome gem, 3 BD, 3.5 baths, 2,182 SF with finished walkout LL in Ladue Schools

4 BD, 3 Bath ranch with 2,344 SF on .56-acre in Ladue School’s Heather Hill Neighborhood.

new hoMes To be buiLT 343 Rose Lane, KiRKwood • $439,500 (LoT-$102,500) 424 MaeLLn dRive, websTeR GRoves • $429,500 341 Rose Lane, KiRKwood • $389,500 (LoT-$102,500) 621 CoRneLL avenue, websTeR GRoves • $229,000

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REAL ESTATE PROFILE

The office of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

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I learned that the market is improving and getting stronger day by day — I am optimistic this will continue into 2013 and beyond. My recommendation to home-sellers is to price their property realistically and make sure the home shows its best.

My suggestion to buyers is to get off the fence and get in the game before prices and interest rates start to rise.

ANDY DIELMANN Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 725-0009, dielmannsothebysrealty.com Homes that are priced properly and are in move-in condition are in high demand. Begin with excellent curb appeal, then extend that excellence throughout the house. Buyers should get pre-approved financing because good homes sell quickly. With low rates, now is the time to buy.

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MARK GELLMAN AND NEIL GELLMAN The Gellman Team, Coldwell Banker Premier Group 336-1991, thegellmanteam.com The housing market is resilient, and great homes that are priced correctly and marketed to the highest level are selling well, and will continue to sell. Interest rates are at historic lows and prices on properties are affordable. Waiting until spring to either buy or sell could actually cost you more money.

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BEST GIFT SHOP 2012 STEPHEN GRUSZKA Prudential Alliance Realtors 1588 Lindbergh Blvd., Ste. 210, 566-6427, prudentialalliance.com The St. Louis real estate market improved in 2012. Homes that sell are those in great condition and priced correctly.

Sellers should review comparables carefully when pricing.

Buyers need to act when they find the perfect house. There are more buyers compared to the last few years.

STEVEN JOHNSTON Janet McAfee Real Estate 9889 Clayton Road, 498-1767, janetmcafee.com We have never witnessed a housing market like we have had since 2008. The industry has changed. Although there are more hoops to jump through—due to new regulations in mortgages, short sales and a poor economy—houses are moving, interest rates remain low and prices are falling. Housing remains a great long-term investment.

It’s a fantastic time to buy. For sellers, I’d wait until the spring.

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Keith ManzeR Laura McCarthy Real Estate 29 The Boulevard 725-5100, 609-3155, lauramccarthy.com

The 2012 St. Louis real estate market has seen a brief uptick within certain sectors. Interest rates are still at an all-time low, providing buyers with amazing opportunities. Sellers are witnessing lower inventories, leading to more sales. Sellers planning on selling in 2013 should meet with their realtor and start the planning process.

Buyers should hire realtors who specialize in an area and trust them as their advocate.

In today’s market, there are two major criteria for sellers: First, make sure the property is priced correctly for today’s economic conditions. Overpriced property generally sells at a slower rate and at a lower sale-price-tolist-price ratio. The second is to make sure the property shows at its very best. You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Steve MatheS Coldwell Banker Gundaker Ladue/Clayton 314-997-3412, stevemathes.com

wayne noRwood Gladys Manion 721-4755, 629-3931, gladysmanion.com

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For sellers—there is a large inventory of properties for sale—your home is truly in a beauty pageant.

Listen to the advice of an experienced agent to selectively update and stage your home to maximize its value. Buyers should be ready to pounce on the outstanding values in today’s housing market by obtaining pre-approved financing with all-time low interest rates.

This was a year of continued and steady improvement. More realistic pricing is driving sales. More sales with lower initial ‘ask prices’ are translating to more completed transactions. Lastly, every segment is performing, including the luxury tier.

MaRc LevinSon Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 725-0009, levinsonrealtor.com My word of advice for buyers and sellers? Now! Inventory is at the lowest levels since 2008, and multiple-offer situations are common again, so now is the time to list. Interest rates are historically low and home prices are set to rise again, so now is the time to buy.

John Ryan Coldwell Banker Gundaker Ladue/Clayton 9651 Clayton Road, 993-8000, theryantradition.com I believe the local market has finally hit bottom and should start to strengthen in the third and fourth quarters of 2013. This will eliminate much uncertainty, allowing sellers to price property to meet the market, and buyers can be comfortable making offers within a traditional ratio to the asking price.

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Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 8301 Maryland Avenue, Ste., 100, 727-2001, robbpartners.com 2012 has been a year of surprises for buyers and sellers…and agents! The trust and good communication achieved with our clients have resulted in some great outcomes. Steady nerves, fairness and clear goals have been the hallmarks of the year’s successes. We’re forecasting more of the same in 2013.

Rex SchweRdt Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 800-4755, dielmannsothebysrealty.com Lately, there has been a shortage of good properties to show my buyers.

For sellers with marketable properties, the difference between list versus sale prices seems to be shrinking with fewer days on the market. The buyer’s market appears to be changing into a balanced market between the buyers and sellers.

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unreliable, secondhand gossip from around the world...* ANNE HATHAWAY

After shaving her head for the movie version of Les Mis, the actress was quoted as saying that she looked at herself in the mirror and thought she looked exactly like her gay brother. Frankly, I’m offended.

I’ve seen pictures of her gay brother, and I think I speak for all of us when I say, In your dreams, sister… in your dreams.

JUSTIN BIEBER The pop star accepted the Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Canadian prime minister in baggy overalls with one strap unhooked, raising eyebrows across Canada. Boy, that really sticks in my craw.

I mean, if a teenage pop sensation doesn’t know how to behave around national leaders and diplomats, then who does?

DONALD TRUMP The Donald’s three oldest children staged an intervention—not for drugs or drinking—but for tweeting. Eric, Ivanka and Don Jr. ambushed dad at his office and insisted he stop his anti-Obama Twitter rant. Seriously? Of all the things that would bother them about that guy…

BRITNEY SPEARS In Black Eyed Peas’ singer Will.i.am’s new video, the pop princess is featured not once, but five times—and all at the same time. Brit-Brit dances in quintuplet, showing off her mad skills. So, if you ever worried that the recurring nightmare you were having was going to come true…

*so don’t quote me.

December Movie Preview I’m not going to lie to you: We are in for a strange month of movies. December is typically peppered with Oscar favorites and holiday family fun. I don’t know if it’s the Mayan calendar or that giant asteroid headed toward earth, but this December is anything but usual. The Quentin Tarantino 20th anniversary reboots of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction really set the tone for the warm and fuzzy holiday season.

Playing for Keeps For those of us who saw The Ugly Truth, it is clear Gerard Butler has questionable taste when it comes to choosing rom-coms. Here, he plays a retired soccer pro who volunteers to coach his child’s soccer team in an attempt to bond with his son and reconcile with his ex-wife. Meanwhile, every frustrated soccer mom in the stands has her eyes on him. Dec. 7.

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey I’m not sure about the title. In my mind, the journey was pretty expected. Bilbo Baggins sets off with Gandolf in an attempt to find the magical ring (my precious). Dragons and spiders and wolves, oh my! Dec. 14.

The Guilt Trip I cannot put into words how much this movie pains me. Barbra Streisand and Seth Rogan star in this mother-son road trip adventure. Hurray for Hollywood! At least they’re recycling… Dec. 19.

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

The Impossible Finally, some originality graces us this holiday season. Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts star as a married couple vacationing in Thailand as the tsunami hits. The family is separated and must

Debbie Baldwin

TANGENTIAL THINKER plow through the rubble in a desperate attempt to reconnect. Dec. 21.

This is 40 Honestly, I have to applaud the originality of this ‘sort-of-a-sequel’ concept. The film expands on the lives of Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) from the movie Knocked Up. Frankly, they were the most interesting part of that film, so, bravo! Dec. 21.

Jack Reacher This is a Tom Cruise action film, with a multimillion-dollar budget, car chases and explosions (I’m assuming), and yet no one seems to know a thing about it. That can only mean one thing…

Dec. 21.

Parental Guidance Billy Crystal and Bette Midler star as grandparents called in to babysit. Where is the lever I pull to drop a safe on my head? Dec. 25.

Les Miserables I’m weeping as I write. Anne Hathaway can be wildly irritating, but girlfriend can sing! This is my Oscar pick. Dec. 25.

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REVIEWS THEATER REVIEW

Blue Man Group STORY Well, there really is no story. The Blue Man Group is an act comprised of three mute performers in blue makeup covering their skulls and wearing utilitarian uniforms. They’re backed by an on-stage band as they cavort through one act and 90 minutes of amusing skits that defy simple categorization. Suffice to say, their show blends comedy, music, multi-media and agility into entertainment that appeals to children but also is sophisticated enough to enthrall adults.

HIGHLIGHTS

SURVIVAL SKILLS RATING: 8 out of 10

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NY OLD ACTOR WILL TELL YOU TO NEVER SHARE the stage with children or animals. Certainly, that is the case here, as the film is almost exclusively child and animal—and wonderful.

We all read the book so I will be brief: Every critic has described the novel as un-filmable, so apparently Ang Lee was up for the challenge. Precocious boy, Bengal tiger, life raft— how can it possibly end well? Go see it and find out.

I will use a word I rarely use when describing a movie, because it rarely applies: beautiful. This is a beautiful film.

Enough said.

The Silver Linings Playbook DYSFUNCTION JUNCTION RATING: 7 out of 10

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SOUND LIKE A broken record when I complain about romantic comedies: boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back. The film has to follow the formula or the audience is disappointed. So how does a screenwriter inject originality into that formula? Are the characters unknowingly related (gross)? Is one limbless or royal or Dutch? Or…mentally ill?

Pat (Bradley Cooper) is recovering from an incident…or an episode, call it a breakdown. After catching his wife in the shower with another man, he unleashes his previously undiagnosed bipolar disorder. Fast-forward to the hospital, and Pat’s mother, Delores (Jacki Weaver), taking custody of Pat as he tries to get back on his feet. And that’s when he meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence).

Tiffany is equally unbalanced and complicated as Pat, and the two team up to help Pat win back his estranged wife. If you guess what happens next, give yourself a gold star. In any event, this is a refreshing and extremely well-acted film.

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

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The performers, who gracefully cruise through a bevy of routines in total silence, are engaging to watch and admire, especially if one considers catching 34 consecutive gum balls in one’s mouth as talented (count me as one who does). Another Blue Man clamps down on paintballs in his mouth to create works on canvas that then are given to audience members.

A tardy couple on opening night was surprised to be the center of unwanted attention as they made their way to their seats as shown on the big screen beneath the words, You’re Late!

Another young lady was escorted from her seat to the stage, where she was the guest of honor at an impromptu (and timely) Twinkies dinner with her three quiet and colorful suitors.

PLAY: Blue Man Group GROUP: Touring Company VENUE: Fox Theatre DATES: Through Dec. 2 TICKETS: From $15; 534-1111 or metrotix.com Read the complete review and see other Theater extras on laduenews. com

There’s something for everyone in a show that is part science lesson, part athleticism, part showmanship, part amazing artistry and all entertainment. You won’t regret it for a minute.

BY MARK BRETZ

PHOTO BY PAUL KOLNIK

Life of Pi

Am I blue that the Blue Man Group has taken so long to get to St. Louis? After all, it debuted in November 1991 in New York City; and since its first national tour opened in September 2010, it’s been seen by more than two million people worldwide. Its first visit to the Gateway City is well worth the wait, however, as the clever lads and lasses (yes, there are both male and female performers among the 90 or so Blue Men worldwide) put on a non-stop tour de force that specializes in the unexpected with delightful results.

RATING: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5.

Q&A MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM

Discovering George Washington

MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM’S NEW GEORGE WASHINGTON exhibit goes behind the iconic figure on the dollar bill to reveal the first president’s true self. Life-sized figures and intimate objects tell the story of Washington’s greatest interests and diverse career paths—from a farmer, surveyor, architect and military general to president of the United States. LN recently spoke with Elizabeth Chambers, collections manager for the president’s hometown of Mount Vernon, to learn more about Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon, which runs through Jan. 20.

BY BRITTANY NAY

Q&A How did the idea for the exhibition begin? We all know the George Washington who appears on the dollar bill, but Mount Vernon thought to find the real George Washington. We discovered the real Washington was, by all accounts, a very charismatic, athletic and intelligent individual, and we felt that image was getting lost. So in 2004, we launched a study where forensic scientists, curators and artists worked together to digitally recreate what he would look like at different parts in his life—creating lifesize figures of him at ages 19, 45 and 57.

Describe the exhibit’s layout. The exhibit has 11 sections, starting with Gilbert Stewart’s portrait of George Washington on the dollar bill, then we deconstruct him—showing his youth, where he was born into the upper-middle class; and at age 9, experienced his father’s death. Washington was mainly a self-taught man with a strong work ethic, ambition and self-reliance. The first

life-sized figure depicts him as a 19-year-old land surveyor in the woods of Virginia, then it goes on to show his early military career during the French and Indian War. As a commanding general of the Revolutionary Army, he was instrumental in developing spy technology, such as invisible ink and secret codes. Another section shows his role as a farmer in Mount Vernon. Though he spent a lot of time away from home, he was constantly managing the estate through weekly reports from his farm manager. It includes farm tools and other objects related to slavery, which was a way of life when Washington was a young man. But as he aged, his views evolved; and in his will, he freed his slaves. In addition, a presidency section has a figure of him being sworn in.

How were the objects obtained? Most of the objects are from the Mount Vernon collection.

We realize not everyone can make it to Mount Vernon to see our full collection representing Washington, so we have brought it across the nation.

What are some of the unusual objects in the exhibit? We have surveying equipment, a compass, a powder horn, military manuals and weaponry, camp equipment, Masonic items, the Washington family Bible and other books from his library, as well as a copy of a journal about the French and Indian War that was published and actually made him a semi-celebrity here and in Europe. And, of course, there’s everyone’s favorite: his dentures.

They were not made out of wood, but ivory and human and cow teeth, embedded in lead.

Why do you think people will be interested to see this exhibit? With the recent election, it is interesting to see where we started and where we’ve come. It’s always a good thing to reflect back and learn from the past.

What are some other interesting aspects of the exhibit? There also is a section featuring Martha Washington, who was reportedly an equal partner he relied upon for advice. During her husband’s presidency, she created the role of first lady, which included activities such as hosting dinners for members of Congress. The exhibit also includes a reproduction of her wedding dress, wedding slippers and pearls.

What about this exhibit will move attendees?

To see objects that were actually used and held by Washington is very powerful. The most intimate things you would be able to see of anyone are in this collection.

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spicybits It’s been announced that Clayton-based Wasabi Management Company, which owns the popular Japanese restaurants bearing the Wasabi Sushi Bar name, has purchased the three St. Louis SanSai locations.

“With different menus and dining experiences, SanSai complements the Japanese cuisine offerings that our Wasabi Sushi Bars have been providing diners in the St. Louis area since 2003,” according to Wasabi CEO John Kim in a press release regarding the purchase.

Word is the second location of The Block, the butcher shop/restaurant from MARC DEL PIETRO that debuted last year in Webster Groves, is slated to move into the former Terrene space at 33 Sarah Ave. in the CWE. The craft beer scene in the Lou keeps garnering more and more national attention. Draft Magazine has named 4 Hands Brewery’s Prunus, a sour cherry saison, and Urban Chestnut Brewing Company’s Zwickel, the brewery’s flagship lager, to its list of Top 25 Beers in 2012.

We can attest from first-hand experience that both are mighty fine brews!

Pan D’Olive, a new modern Mediterranean restaurant, has moved into the space at 1603 McCausland Ave. left vacant last year with the departure of Mihalis Chop House.

In other restaurant opening news, The Rustic Goat has begun operations at 2617 Washington Ave. downtown. The restaurant is serving up lunch and dinner as well as happy hour and late-night offerings.

It’s now even easier for folks to get a mac and cheese fix.

Cheese-ology in the U. City Loop, is offering online ordering for delivery and pick-up.

On Saturday, Dec. 8, from noon until 6 pm, Mount Pleasant Winery in Augusta will host its first annual Kringle Market, a take on a traditional German Christmas market that celebrates the winemaker’s German heritage. Admission is free.

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DINING OUT

Bar Italia

The Place for Pasta (and People-Watching)

CONTINUING ON THE QUEST TO rediscover some old favorites that have fallen off our radar, we popped into Bar Italia in the Central West End not too long ago. The restaurant has been around since 1983, and there’s good reason for its longevity, as we were reminded during this most recent visit.

Although billed oftentimes as an upscale destination, the restaurant space was quite casual and comfortable with no hint at all of a stuffy ‘whitetablecloth’ vibe.

There were a plethora of starters on the menu, and making a decision proved to be more difficult than anticipated. Finally, the Antipasto di Carne ($11) won out, a plate full of meaty delights that included a couple of types of salamis plus coppa and mortadella, along with olives, pepperocini and artichoke hearts. This selection went quite nicely with a glass of 2009 Remo Farina Valpolicella ($9), a smooth easydrinking red blend, and that classic Campari cocktail, the Negroni ($8).

For some vegetables after all that protein, the Insalata di Finocchio ($8), was a tasty departure from the usual salad. It had plenty of hefty slices of crunchy fennel root mixed with Parmigiano-Reggiano and mushrooms and dressed with a mild vinaigrette.

Just like the appetizer selections, the entree options were plentiful. Although there were plenty of fine items on the menu, it’s almost impossible for us to go to an Italian place and not order up some pasta. In this case, the Rigatoni ai Funghi del Bosco ($19), filled the bill nicely. It had plenty of shittake, cremini and oyster mushrooms roasted with extra virgin olive oil, mixed in with the tender, tubular noodles. Though this dish seemed to be a fairly modest portion, the size was deceiving, as it was heavy and rich, and definitely weighty enough to satisfy even the heartiest appetite.

We lucked out and visited on a Thursday, which is ‘Risotto Day’ at Bar Italia. The Risotto ($23) du jour was a delectable seafood version replete with generous chunks of sweet lobster and plenty of small, tender bay scallops, along with spinach and red pepper and a profusion of garlic. The broth that resulted was savory, and not particularly heavy. Although we had more

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than enough food, some room was made for a taste of the strawberry Gelato ($6).

The restaurant was packed when we were there, and the front of the house was obviously under-staffed and really under the gun. Despite this, the quality of service at our table—though understandably slower than usual—never wavered. Our server never showed any strain, though he was running about a good deal.

Fortunately, we were seated at a window, and the hustle and bustle of Maryland Plaza after dark provided plenty of diversions while we waited.

Bar Italia proved after all of these years, it’s still a prime place to get some good Italian food and do some serious CWE people-watching.

13 Maryland Plaza, 361-7010, baritaliastl.com

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Happy 5. ___ Wednesday 8. Roughage 13. Scoundrel 14. Stubborn beast 15. Biblical crime 16. Yours, Mine and ____ 17. Biology lab supply 18. Certain muppet 19. Healthy breakfast 22. Aroma 23. Purpose 24. Racoon cousin 27. Pea container?

29. Homebuilder’s strip 33. Sanskrit fertility symbols 34. Trash hauler 36. ‘My man!’

37. Festive dessert 40. Certain digital watch face, for short 41. Certain police unit 42. Comes up short 43. Paradise 45. ___ power 46. Gofer 47. Common Market inits.

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DIV ER SIONS THROUGH 12/2 A CHRISTMAS CAROL Celebrate the season with a performance of the classic tale, A Christmas Carol, at J. Scheiddeger Center for the Arts. Various times. $10-$18.

636-949-4433 or lindenwood.edu.

THROUGH 12/18 SEASONS GREETINGS St. Louis Actors’ Studio presents the holiday comedy, Seasons Greetings, at The Gaslight Theater. Various times. $35.

458-2978 or stlas.org.

THROUGH 12/23 THE FOREIGNER The Repertory Theatre presents the side-splitting comedy, The Foreigner, at Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts. Various times. $16-$79.

968-4925 or repstl.org.

THE MINI RING A children’s opera, The Mini Ring, adapted from Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle, will be performed at Union Avenue Opera.

1 p.m. Free. 361-2881 or unionavenueopera.org.

12/1-12/16 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT THE ZOO In The Living World at Saint Louis Zoo, guests can have breakfast and get their photo taken with Santa. Other event highlights include costumed characters and treats for kids. 9 and 11 a.m. seatings on weekends from Dec. 1 through Dec. 16. $20-$22, adults; $18-$20, children; free, children two and younger. Reservations required.

646-4897 or stlzoo.org.

DISCOVER THE REAL GEORGE WASHINGTON: NEW VIEWS FROM MOUNT VERNON Missouri History Museum’s new exhibit examining the life of George Washington features 100 original objects—from the first president’s dentures to Revolutionary War armaments. $4-$10. 746-4599 or mohistory.org.

FEDERICO BARROCI— RENAISSANCE MASTER Saint Louis Art Museum presents the nation’s first exhibit devoted to Federico Barroci’s paintings and drawings. 721-0072 or slam.org.

12/1 HOLIDAY CONCERT The tradition continues as St. Louis Children’s Choir performs its annual family holiday show at Powell Hall. Guest performers will be the award-winning Ambassadors of Harmony and St. Louis’ men’s a capella chorus. 2 p.m. Free.

534-1700 or powellhall.com.

DAVID NASAW Award-winning biographer David Nasaw will discuss and sign his book, The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy, at St. Louis County Library headquarters. 7 p.m. Free.

994-3300 or slcl.org.

12/2 BOOK JAMBOREE At St. Louis Genealogical Society’s Book Jamboree, meet local authors and hear their takes on St. Louis history—from beers, brats and baseball, to the Arch and the 1904 World’s Fair. 1-3 p.m.

Free. 647-8547 or stlgs.org.

CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CONCERT The Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra will present Christmas classics and familiar carols at Powell Hall. Archdiocesan Children’s Chorus also will sing during the traditional candlelight procession. 7:30 p.m. $20-$75.

534-1700 or bachsociety.org.

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12/5 JON MEACHAM Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham will discuss his intimate biography, Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, at Maryville University. 7 p.m. $35.

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GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER Experience the new 20th anniversary production of Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Peabody Opera House. 7 p.m. $32-$86. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

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PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND This New Orleans-style jazz band will play special versions of holiday favorites such as Blue Christmas and Bells Will Be Ringin’ during its Creole Christmas show at Sheldon Concert Hall. 7:30 p.m. $35-$40. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

WINTER WONDERLAND THROUGH 12/26 A NOT SO SILENT NIGHT Dine in a life-size gingerbread house at The Stadium Restaurant in Lumiere Place or at Lewy Nines in River City Casino. The $25 per person menu includes dishes such as pumpkin pie soup, roasted turkey breast with apple cider glaze, and cinnamon crust for dessert. A $20 reservation fee benefits the Center for Hearing and Speech. 881-7985, Lumiere Place gingerbread house; 388-7668, River City Casino gingerbread house.

THROUGH 12/30 U.S. BANK WILD LIGHTS Tour the Saint Louis Zoo’s holiday wonderland of light displays. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $4-$5.

781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

12/8 & 12/15 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Enjoy breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Neiman Marcus. The event also features pictures with Santa, face-painting and petting zoo. 8:30 a.m. $50, adults; $30, children. Reservations required. 994-5000.

12/11 FUN. New York-based indie pop band, fun., best known for the hit single We Are Young, will headline a holiday Ho Ho Show at The Peabody Opera House.

7 p.m. $25-$33. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

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Friends of Kids with Cancer continued from page 5

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Independence center CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 have much more severe primary-care concerns than the general population because, ironically, the medications that keep them in balance mentally take a terrible toll on their bodies.”

A key component of Independence Center’s focus is on helping people get back into the workforce, as those living with severe mental illness have the highest rate of unemployment of any disability, Keller notes. Through partnerships with area businesses like Stifel Nicolaus, bryan Cave, Wells Fargo and Homegoods, Clubhouse members are provided transitional and supportive employment positions. “We’re trying to provide people with purpose,” Kruszewski says. “Independence Center employees are very hard-working and they do a great job.”

The Center also has 71 units of housing for those living with mental illness, and it assists up to 350 members each year with various housing issues, as many are living in marginal neighborhoods. At the Clubhouse, members volunteer alongside a small staff for various positions at the center’s resale shop, dining room and flower shop, among others. “It shows the members that they are, in fact, needed.

We couldn’t run the place without them,” Keller says.

The Dancing with the St. Louis Stars event is Independence Center’s biggest fundraiser. With a goal of $250,000, this year’s event, chaired by Arnold and Hazel Donald, will pit bJC Healthcare president/Ceo Steve Lipstein, The Laclede Group president/Ceo Suzanne Sitherwood, Project Runway designer Laura Kathleen Planck, Kranzberg Family Foundation president mary Ann Srenco, bethesda Health Group president/Ceo Joe brinker and Independence Center member Terri Hodges against each other in a dance competition with professional partners. “In dancing, you need a great partner to help guide you through challenging steps—just like Independence Center helps guide adults to gain life skills and confidence,” Sitherwood notes. “This event is a wonderful way to help support its mission.”

BIssInger’s CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 grocers like Straub’s and Whole Foods market, as well as high-end retailers such as Neiman marcus. And owens boasts that oprah Winfrey, emeril Lagasse and Lauren bacall are fans. “Wherever you are, you will meet a loyal bissinger’s customer. Whether they grew up with it or received it as a holiday gift, they will always enjoy it.” bissinger’s creative chocolate-making takes place in the company’s St. Louis kitchen. Confection centers like caramel and toffee are enrobed in chocolate. Finally, the handcrafted creations are packaged into those classic signature bissinger’s boxes. And while bissinger’s european-style chocolate (sourced from the Ivory Coast) remains the same, owens is experimenting with beans he recently found in ecuador to extend one of the company’s unique new lines— rainforest Alliance bars—which are currently available in coconut caramel, coffee toffee, and assorted milk and dark chocolates. “We are incorporating a lot of contemporary flavors without forgetting our rich chocolate-making history,” owens notes. And as far as new confection creations go, owens says the sky is the limit. “We are constantly exploring unique and innovative flavor combinations.

There’s always something in the pipeline.”

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DECEMBER 21-23 Ward Stare, conductor Debby Boone, vocalist Holiday Festival Chorus Kevin McBeth, director Grammy® award-winning vocalist Debby Boone joins the STL Symphony for your favorite holiday songs that make the season brighter.

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Parents of SSm Cardinal Glennon heart patients also note that advanced technologies and techniques are paired with a compassionate approach, easing fears and engendering hope. brooke Seymour, whose infant daughter required two open-heart surgeries before she was 18 months old, recounts the care provided by Dr. Saadeh Al-Jureidini, director of cardiac catheteri-zation and intervention: “Dr. Al-Jureidini took his time to explain the procedure and he could sense our worry. He gently lifted our daughter from my arms and said, She’s my baby now, and softly kissed her head. He carried her off himself behind the closed doors to the cath lab,” Seymour recalls. “I can’t tell you how reassuring and uplifting this was for me as a parent.

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The Holidays are Approaching! ...And So Are the Dust Bunnies!

Keep Your Dream Clean. Deep Cleaning, Surface Cleaning, and Don't Forget the Appliances.

Dirt Busters does it ALL! 314-469-6789

Individualized ACT PREP SAT/SSAT/GED Prep; Math Tutoring Programs designed for you Call or Email for a FREE Consultation JUST LEARN 314-394-2288 egill@JustLearnNow.com

I Care About Your Home

ESTATE SALES Sat-Sun, December 1-2 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. each day #s at 8:00 a.m. each day - Line up in Front of East Building!

Please keep off grass.

AMAZING CWE ST. REGIS ESTATE SALE Prominent physician's antiques, French furn. collectibles, fine jewelry, original art, Venetian chandeliers, black memorabilia, Yamaha grand piano, oriental rugs, barrister bookcases, crystal, fine china & far more items are available in this 2,700 sq. ft. apartment.

PLEASE NOTE: Street Parking Only.

PLEASE OBEY ALL RESTRICTIONS LISTED ON WEBSITE - ALL RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED BY POLICE OFFICER ON DUTY. Complete details & pics: www.heirloomestatesales.com.

Quality Sale.

4944 Lindell Blvd.

Apartment 1-E St. Louis, MO 63108

Service at your home: Transfer data to new PCs Fix problems with current PCs Day, evening, weekends available

QUIT DREAMING AND BUILD YOUR PERSONAL SANCTUARY TODAY!

Since 1980

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HEIRLOOM SAFE-LUX Cleaning Professionals Locally owned/operated for over 20 years. Safe for your family & your home. Free Consultation 314-640-5599 safe-lux.com

FOR THE HOME

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

FLEUR de LIS EST. SALE 9041 Haverford Terrace, 63117 Fri. Nov. 30, 10-4 Dec. 1, 9-4 & Dec. 2, noon-4 Fine Furniture, Crystal, Furs, Oil Paintings, Art, Jewelry, LD TVs, Designer Décor, Holiday, LR, DR, BR, new W & D. see www.estatesales.net #s 9am Fri 314-503-6693

N & M ESTATE SALES ESTATE/MOVING SALES INSURED - BONDED REF'S & 25 YRS EXPERIENCE FREE CONSULTATIONS 314-434-4979

FOR SALE

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NEED AN EXTRA HAND? Errands, Shopping, Holiday Decorating, Entertaining, Organizing, Caregivers, Children, Grandparents - just too busy to get all done?

I am here to help!

314.485.5607 Hawkem7@gmail.com

GUTTERS ROOFING Contact Tony 314-413-2888 Cleaning, Repairs, Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning Professional, Reliable & Insured No Mess Left Behind ï Free Est. thegutterguy-stl@hotmail.com CLAYTON HEIGHT'S GUTTER & HOME EXTERIORS Cleaning & Gutter Repair Copper & Aluminum Guttering Soffit & Fascia Covering Insured & Small Jobs O.K. Paul Steinbrook Tel: 314-971-2074 J. Graves Exterior Cleaning llc Roof Cleaning, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Window Washing Fully Insured & Free Estimates Justin (314) 962-4220 www.jgravesexteriorcleaning.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES JON'S AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR Electrical, Carpentry, Floors, Windows, Plumbing, Painting, Tile and Lots More! Quality Guaranteed! Reasonable, Insured, Ref's NO JOB TOO SMALL! 314-205-1555 www.jonshomerepair.com

Handyman/ Carpenter 33 yrs. exp. Clean, kind, honest and educated. I do all home repairs plus remodeling, texturing, painting, trim, doors and windows, decks and custom closets.

References.

Bryan 636 395 8036 KEN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Gutter Cleaning and Hauling. Over 25 Yrs Experience, References & Insured.

Call Ken 314-567-6900

KIRKWOOD HANDYMAN, Member BBB Insured. Carpentry, Plumbing, Elect., Gutter Cleaning, Drywall, Painting.

Call Greg Filley 314-966-3711 No job is too small!

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COMPANION HELPER Appts, Shopping, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping, Laundry, Outings Etc. Available Mon-Fri, Some Weekends & Overnights.

Call JoAnn 314-872-8556

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Home Helpers is your #1 source affordable, dependable care for all ages by compassionate caregivers.

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On Call 24/7 Insured/Bonded and Carefully Screened

314.961.1002 636.391.0000 www.homehelpersstl.com

HOLIDAY

HOME IMPROVEMENT

CLASSICAL GUITAR FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY Varied styles are available as well as non holiday music. Monthly performances can be heard at Plaza Frontenac. Many Ref's.

Book Today!

Dan Hoerle 314-583-7973

REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms.

Over 21 Years Experience. For Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049

FAIRY DUST CREATIONS Hutch & Table Stagers "We Sprinkle Your Accessories With A Little Fairy Dust" Call Linda 314-606-9255

E&M CUSTOM BUILDERS Custom Homes, Additions, Alterations, Commercial Buildings and Tenant Improvements.

Experienced and References.

314-965-9160ï314-608-2606

Call 314-403-9818 Retired BJC secretary looking to sit with elderly or disabled loved ones. Light house work & errands.

1 or 2 days a week.

References available.

Call Joan 314-389-7437 or 314-943-1033

VISITING ANGELS 24/7 Companion Care for Seniors.

Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping & Peace of Mind.

314-569-9890

HELP WANTED FULL TIME WRITER Ladue News is looking for a staff writer with at least two years writing experience for a daily, weekly or monthly publication.

Must be team-focused and able to handle a wide range of topics and meet tight weekly deadlines.

Strong research, interview and writing skills needed, as well as attention to detail and accuracy.

Journalism or English degree preferred.

Please apply online at: http://www.stltoday.com/ work-here/ Drug Free Workplace Equal Opportunity Employer

BOOKKEEPER Permanent Part Time, Full Charge, Approximately 25 Hours Per Week and Flexible. Family Business in Creve Coeur.

American Carnival Mart Call Sam 314-400-6870

HOLIDAY STRESS FREE HOLIDAYS! Feeling overwhelmed by the approaching holidays?

Flourish Events & Concierge provides assistance with parties, errands, household tasks and more!

Call or Email for information at 314-803-8134 allison@flourishstl.com flourishstl.com

PAINTING

O’BRIEN PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting • Power Washing Wallpapering • Plastering

35 Years Experience Fully Insured • References

HOME IMPROVEMENT

KEN SINGLETON Tuckpointing

HARDWOODZ Specializing in Installation, Sanding and Refinishing of Hardwood Floors. For Free Estimate Call Dave 314-267-1348

PRIVATE DUTY CNA Seeking position for a min of 8-24 hour 7-days wk. Live-in Possible.

Specialize: Alzheimer's, Dementia, Movement Disorders, Lou Gehrig's, Diabetic, etc. 10+ yrs exp.

Errands, Dr. appt., Cook, Clean, etc. Prices negotiable. Own transportation. Travel & References.

LAWN & GARDEN

LAWN & GARDEN Time for Some Brickwork, Stonework, Plaster, Drywall, Painting, Carpentry, Siding, Gutters, Roofing, Chimney Leaks; Stopped Guaranteed.

FREE Estimates Senior Citizen Discounts Call Ken

636-674-5013 C.H.I. INC. Commercial, Home Interiors & Exteriors, Kitchens, Baths, Basement, Room Additions, Decks, Painting, Handyman Services, Plumbing, Electrical, Air Conditioning, Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Marble & Stone.

Garage Door Installation.

Mike Copeland 314-265-4568 InsuredïAll Work Guaranteed!

Hard Work Yard Work HOLIDAY LIGHTING FALL CLEANUP Brush clearing • Bed preparation Tilling • Mulching Planting • Tree/Shrub fertilization, trimming and removal Lawn fertilization, sodding Gutter cleaning • Power washing Stone walls, patios, and borders Drainage solutions The Hard Work Yard Work Co. LLC For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at Since 2001

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Commercial & Residential

(314) 367-6054

Leaf Cleanup, Leaf Vacuuming, Aeration, Overseeding, Fertilizing, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing,Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage

SEMI RETIRED TRIM CARPENTER Specializing In Large Homes.

Quality Work in Bookcases, Doors, Crown Moldings, Wainscoting, Kitchens and More.

Dale 314-541-6708 ï Insured ï Free Estimates ï

HOME REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood Repair, Tile, Flooring, Drywall, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting. Insured. Free Est. 36 Yrs. Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511 PRECISION REMODELING Since 1990 - Interior & Exterior We Are Here For All Your Home Improvement Needs & Repairs.

Free Estimates! Fully Insured.

Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630

SNOW REMOVAL Commercial & Residential 314-426-8833 CURT'S COMPLETE LAWN & Garden Services FOR LESS!!!

Lawn Mowing, Garden Weeding, Power Washing, Patios & Other Honey Do Jobs Done Right! +FALL CLEAN-UP SPECIAL Call Curt at 314-686-2072 MIZZOU CREW Leaf Removal Lowest Prices in Town!

Please call Jeff 314-520-5222, Experienced Yard & Leaf Cleanup For $25 off coupon and video visit: FASTandFREE.US/LawnCare.html

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ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Staining & Powerwashing Insured & 30 Years Experience Free Estimates 314-766-2952 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com JC PAINTS Interior/Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean & Reasonable.

Insured.

Call John for a free estimate 314-703-2794 MASTER ARTISANS INC. Quality Prep & Painting Wall Glazing, Marbleizing, Graining, Murals & More. www.masterartisansinc.com Jeff Baumgartner 636.225.5244

PET SERVICES

FIREWOOD LEAF REMOVAL AVAILABLE Oak and Hickory Delivered & Stacked 8X4 314-808-3330

ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES

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Complete stripping and refinishing of wood furniture, antiques, kitchen, cabinetry and architectural woodwork.

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ORGANIZE STL LLC Personal Assistant A helping hand for your home, family and office.

Tutoring, Pet-sitting, Car repairs, oil change, car wash. Event & Party planning, Errands, Shopping, Plant care, Mail & Meal pick-up; Cooking, Outing Reservations, etc.

Interior decorating, Household & Office management, Scheduling, Correspondence, Research, Travel arrangements and much more.

7 Yrs of Exp. Great Ref. Call: Kasia: 314.669.1982 GET BETTER ORGANIZED We offer functional solutions, tailoredto your needs, so you can live Orderly Ever After. Home, office, moving & much more.

Confidential, non-judgmental.

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MOST PERSONALIZED PET CARE SERVICE IN TOWN Dog Walking and Exercise Programs, In Home Dog Training, Housesitting, Grooming, Pet Visits. and Rescue Animal Training.

Insured, Bonded & PSI Member A limited liability company.

314-631-6738 www.allcrittercare.com THE WELL BEHAVED PET....

For all your home training needs.

New Puppy, Puppy Mill, Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems.

OH, DON'T FORGET THE CAT!!!!

Call me, I can help.

Laura @ 636-456-9993

Yucko's Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT FOR SALE 100% LEASED

Our 20th year of providing quality commercial & residential gardening services.

Complete garden design, planting, and maintenance.

We offer environmentally safe, organic gardening methods that peacefully coexist with Mother Nature. Fully insured.

Call (314)961-6380 www.floraandfaunaltd.com

PAINTING SUN PAINTING CONTRACTING & DEVELOPMENT, LLC Painting: Interior & Exterior, Carpentry & Repair Plaster Repair, Drywall Installation & Repair, Powerwashing, Bleaching, Staining Decks & Fences.

Thoughtful, Considerate & Workmanship. Have a Great Day! 314-497-9395 Call Today for Free Estimate.

12,000 S.F. Chesterfield Office Building Principals Only Inquiries Owner/Broker 314-623-1100

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FLAMINGO BEACH, COSTA RICA

SERVICES $ CASH 4 OLD STUFF $ ————Light Hauling———— We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales!

Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage Locker Leftovers!

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM

Two beach view/front condos for SALE or RENT. 2BR, 2BA, 2nd Flr, (Punta Plata 504), 3BR, 2BA 1st Flr, (Oceanica 810). All Amenities, Activities Galore & Fabulous Restaurants. Owned by Missouri family, 1 hr from airport.

Listed by Coldwell Bankers, terry@cbbeach.com or Rentals, specialplacesofcostarica.com

ESCAPE THE RENTAL TRAP! Lease to Own. Credit Not an Issue.

Homes Available.

314-917-1338 FRENCHTOWN RUG CLEANING ORIENTAL/AREA RUGS FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY (636) 949-0753 www.frenchtownrugcleaning.com

RUGS Bendas Oriental Rugs

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE

SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves.

We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured.

Packing Available.

314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com

PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS Questions? Fidelity, background, locate individuals, etc. 30 yrs exp.

William McAvoy Jr. 314-805-8809 MO. Lic. #201014153 IL. Lic. #115.001507 ALLEN'S HAULING SERVICE 15, 20 and 30 Yard Trash Containers. Hauling Service.

No Job Too Big Or Small.

Any Type of Trash Removal.

314-621-0481 or 581-7274 BRIAN'S HAULING "U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Basement & Garage, Etc. Brian 314-740-1659

TREES

7505 Delmar Blvd @ Hanley

314-862-4410 Tues-Sat 10-5 Appt Recommended

SERVICES DISORGANIZED? STRESSED? MOVING? FILES IN SHAMBLES? Margery Miller & Assoc.

Organizational Consultants 636-230-6683 We help put order in your life. óóóóóóóóóóóóóóó THE MOVING MANAGER ....managing the details door to door. A personalized service to organize & oversee your residential or business move.

Margery Miller & Assoc.

636-230-6683

MR. MOM'S HOME SERVICES: Window & Gutter Cleaning, Decks, Fencing, Houses, Concrete Power Washed and Sealed.

Painting.

Insured.

314-831-5597

#24 Kirkham Industrial Ct. St. Louis, MO 63119

New Work • Repair • Remodeling Water Heaters • Sewer & Drain Backflow Device Testing

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Trees Trimmed & Removed

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

(636) 274-1378 314-725-6159 Tim Gamma B.S. Horticulture Board Certified Master Arborist Fertilization, Trimming, Pruning, & Spraying

www.gammatree.com AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE: Professional Service at a Affordable Price. Call Baumann Tree for a free property inspection at 636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

TUCKPOINTING

Chimney & Complete Houses, Spot Tuckpointing with Color Match.Brick & Stone Repair. Flagstone & Patio Repair. Basement Waterproofing. Caulking, Silicon Waterproofing. Powerwashing.

Prompt Free Est. Fully Insured.

314-645-8991 or 636-947-2133 Member of BBB & A+ MC or Visa Accepted

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

The Standard in Tree and Lawn Care Free Estimates by Certified Arborists Emergency Service - Insured

314.821.2665 www.raystreeservice.com

LINEK PLUMBING COMPANY Quality Since 1916 A Name You Can Trust

TREES

Certified Arborist on Staff No Job Too Big or Small!

EXPERT TREE CARE Service Within A Week

countytreeservice.com 314.920.7263ï636.529.0999

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22 Years in Business!

7 Consecutive Service Award Winner '05-'11. Solid Tuckpointing & Spotpointing with Color Match.

Chimney, Stone, Caulking, Brick Repair, & Waterproofing. Prompt Free Estimates. Fully Insured. A+ BBB 2011 Torch Award Winner (314) 645-1387 mirellituckpointing.com Credit Cards Accepted

20+ Years Experience ALL WORK GUARANTEED Complete Home Tuckpointing Spot Tuckpointing w/ Color Match Chimney Repair & Rebuilding Patio & Sidewalk Repair Insured tuckpointingandmasonry.com 314-352-4222 MC & VISA ACCEPTED

MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing with Color Match.

Chimney, Brick & Stone Repair.

Cleaning & Caulking. BBB-A+ $50 off $500+ 314-486-3303 masseytuckpointing.com

TUCKPOINTING

WANTED

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WE BUY DIAMONDS! Immediate cash paid - 20 years in business - By appointment only 314-721-7210 www.webuydiamondsstl.com

Specialize in Chimneys All Types of Brick Work Powerwashing & Other Odd Jobs.

25 Yrs. Exp., Free Est. & Insured Jerry 314-220-3584

VACATION RENTALS KEYSTONE, COLORADO Three daily ski passes to Keystone, Breckenridge or A-Basin are included. 4BR, 3BA, log home sleeps 12. Two car heated garage, WIFI, 3 TVs, laundry, new kitchen and bathrooms. Access to nearby hot tub and pool facility.

For rates and brochure email to: cwfour@swbell.net

NOW BUYING VINTAGE DESIGNER JEWELRY Wanting to buy large or small lots of QUALITY vintage jewelry and fashion accessories. Call or email 314-412-6098 babyboomersandbeyond@yahoo.com

COLLECTOR WISHES TO PURCHASE Gun Collections - Old and New Antiques of Any Type Fishing Tackle Call Steve Lapin 314-571-9427

SKI THE SUMMIT IN Keystone Colorado 2012-13 Ski Season. Discounted Rates with Reservations made by 12/15. Luxury Home, All Amenities, Sleeps 10, Spectacular Views, 3BR, 3BA, Jacuzzi, Denver 75 Miles, Call 314-993-0915 or 314-313-2072

WINDOWS M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Est., Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Exp., Ref's. 8-5, 314-968-0987 (D) Paul, 636-529-1529 (E) Mark, 314-968-1356 (E)

SKI KEYSTONE 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 car heated garage Settlers Creek townhouse available for the 2012/13 season. Development has clubhouse with heated pool and 2 hot tubs. Call Chris at 314-503-8985 or email ctrmbly@aol.com for availability, rates and more details.

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VACATION RENTAL Naples Beachfront Condo 2+ BR's, 2.5 Baths - Parkshore 2 month minimum - Dec, Jan, Feb $6,000 per month 314-965-0408

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WANTED WANTED CHINESE ANTIQUES: QUALITY CHINESE ANTIQUES: BUYING IVORY, JADE and BRONZE figurines, NICE PIECES 314-503-4847 ROBERTSVILLE ESTATE AUCTION CO. Entire Estates or Just Down Sizing Cash Buyout or Consignment For Onsite Evaluation Call 314-229-9274 ï 636-675-5566 www.robertsvilleauction.com

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