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December 14, 2012

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548 Forby Estates Drive, Eureka New Listing. Offered at $349,000.

25 Dromara Road, Ladue Offered at $1,595,000

11805 Craig Manor Drive, St. Louis County Offered at $664,900.

2 Sunnymeade Lane, Ladue Offered at $478,000.

6 Clayton Terrace, Frontenac Offered at $649,000.

25 Glen Abbey Drive, Frontenac Offered at $479,000. Open 12/16, 1-3 PM.

NEW LISTINGS

2168 Dartmouth Gate Court, Wildwood Offered at $379,000. Open 12/16, 1-3 PM.

9373 Parkside Lane, Brentwood Offered at $299,000. Open 12/16, 1-3 PM.

25 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

$1,595,000

17655 VINTAGE OAK DRIVE, Wildwood.

$649,900

2803 MISSOURI AVENUE, St. Louis.

16 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,595,000

6 CLAYTON TERRACE, Frontenac.

$649,000

2652 BRUNO AVENUE, Overland.

$129,000

548 FORBY ESTATES DRIVE, Eureka. 1.5-story backs

7352 WESTMORELAND, University City.

$1,495,000

136 LADUE OAKS DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$589,000

1382 MOBILE COURT, St. Louis.

$108,000

to woods with stunning view. Offers 2-story great room and

50 PORTLAND DRIVE, Frontenac.

$1,425,000

1119 NORTH DRIVE, Warson Woods.

$559,000

beautifully finished walk-out lower level.

12 EDGEWOOD ROAD, Ladue.

$1,400,000

156 BELLINGTON LANE, Creve Coeur.

$549,000

958 TIRRILL FARMS ROAD, Ladue.

$1,395,000

16438 FARMERS MILL LANE, Chesterfield.

$539,000

596 MOREL COURT, St. Albans.

$1,395,000

7459 PARKDALE AVENUE, Clayton.

$539,000

THE CRESCENT, #301, Clayton.

$899,900

8149 PERSHING AVENUE, Clayton.

$1,325,000

8128 KINGSBURY BLVD., Clayton.

$498,000

THE CRESCENT, #505, Clayton.

$799,000

$349,000

OPEN HOUSES

Sunday, December 16th

$167,000

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES

709 MIDDLE POLO DRIVE, Clayton.

$1,310,000

25 GLEN ABBEY DRIVE, Frontenac.

$479,000

622 FOREST COURT, #1D, Clayton.

$639,000

8 LONG MEADOWS, Town & Country. $2,220,000. 1-4 PM

RESIDENCE 500, THE CRESCENT, Clayton.

$1,299,900

2 SUNNYMEADE LANE, Ladue.

$478,000

13346 FAIRFIELD CIRCLE, Chesterfield.

$469,000

709 MIDDLE POLO DRIVE, Clayton. $1,370,000.

1-3 PM

10 WASHINGTON TERRACE, CWE.

$1,275,000

2158 EAST DRIVE, Crystal Lake Park.

$474,000

7564 WYDOWN BLVD., UNIT 2A, Clayton.

$309,000

THE CRESCENT, #500, Clayton. $1,299,900.

1-3 PM

6352 ALEXANDER DRIVE, Clayton.

$1,250,000

161 MEADOWS OF WILDWOOD, Wildwood.

$465,900

7564 WYDOWN BLVD., UNIT 1A, Clayton.

$289,000

28 BRIARCLIFF, Ladue. $989,000.

1-3 PM

6 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,249,000

25 WILLOW HILL ROAD, Ladue.

$465,000

7515 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, #3S, Clayton.

$235,999

THE CRESCENT, #301, Clayton. $899,900.

1-3 PM

16848 EAGLE BLUFF COURT, Chesterfield.

$1,195,000

517 MASON AVENUE, Webster Groves.

$454,900

7515 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, #3N, Clayton.

$200,000

3 BERKLEY LANE, Ladue. $685,000.

1-3 PM

12 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

$1,090,000

10 GLEN ABBEY DRIVE, Frontenac.

$450,000

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

$199,000

25 GLEN ABBEY DRIVE, Frontenac. $479,000.

1-3 PM

309 NORTH BEMISTON AVENUE, Clayton.

$1,050,000

9120 FOX ESTATES DRIVE, Sunset Hills.

$449,000

710 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #7B, Clayton.

$150,000

25 WILLOW HILL ROAD, Ladue. $465,000.

1-3 PM

124 WORTHINGTON OAKS, Creve Coeur.

$1,049,000

882 CABERNET LANE, St. Albans.

$437,800

1506 SWALLOW DRIVE, Brentwood.

$130,000

140 GREYCLIFF MANOR DR., StL County.

$414,900

816 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #1C, Clayton.

$129,500

3670 FLORA PLACE, St. Louis.

$399,900

9154 EAGER ROAD, Brentwood.

$124,900

109 BALLAS COURT, Town & Country.

$399,000

2168 DARTMOUTH GATE CT., Wildwood. $379,000. 1-3 PM 9373 PARKSIDE LANE, Brentwood. $299,000.

1-3 PM

LuxuryCollection

RESIDENTIAL HOMES 28 BRIARCLIFF, Ladue.

$989,000

2168 DARTMOUTH GATE COURT, Wildwood.

$379,000

10588 FRONTENAC WOODS LANE, Frontenac. $929,900

1435 BALD EAGLE ROAD, Wildwood.

$370,000

LOTS/ACREAGE

1042 WINGS ROAD, Saint Albans.

$4,250,000

17 FAIR OAKS, Ladue.

$899,000

2580 VIOLA GILL LANE, Wildwood.

$354,900

100 WINDRUSH FARM, Cook Station.

$4,889,000

15 LADUE LANE, Ladue.

$2,500,000

12 ABERDEEN PLACE, St. Louis.

$849,000

109 STERLING CROSSING, Dardenne Prairie.

$329,900

17715 RESORT ROAD, Crocker.

$1,990,000

47 COUNTRYSIDE LANE, Frontenac.

$2,495,000

3 WICKERSHAM, Ladue.

$799,900

57 WAVERTON DRIVE, Ladue.

$319,000

512 PHEASANT RUN CIRCLE, Saint Albans.

$750,000

8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country.

$2,220,000

1000 WEIDMAN ROAD, Town & Country.

$795,000

10844 WOODFOREST DRIVE, Sunset HIlls,

$299,900

11411 CONWAY ROAD, Westwood.

$695,000

9933 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$2,195,000

9 BLACK CREEK LANE, Ladue.

$765,000

9373 PARKSIDE LANE, Brentwood.

$299,000

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$595,000

XXXXX ORVILLE ROAD, Wildwood.

$1,850,000

4 DEER CREEK WOODS, Ladue.

$754,900

1112 PIERPOINT LANE, St. Charles.

$289,900

1133 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$395,000

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

15 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, Richmond Heights.

$749,000

8467 COLONIAL LANE, Ladue.

$250,000

1138 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$395,000

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$1,700,000

13597 ROYAL GLEN DRIVE, Town & Country.

$695,000

820 POSTHORN DRIVE, Manchester.

$248,500

548 NORTH MOSLEY ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$174,900

15 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

$1,695,000

10947 JANRIDGE LANE, Creve Coeur.

$689,000

8715 WASHINGTON AVENUE, University City.

$240,000

33 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,675,000

3 BERKLEY LANE, Ladue.

$685,000

711 EAST SWON AVENUE, Webster Groves.

$232,500

22 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,650,000

11805 CRAIG MANOR DR., St. Louis County.

$664,900

3510 ILLINOIS AVENUE, St. Louis.

$189,000

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CONTENTS EDITOR’S NOTE

SOCIETY THERE STILL IS PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE lives of struggling St. Louis families during this season of giving. As you may know, Ladue News is holding a Holiday Wish List Drive for Nurses for Newborns. We’re told that some of the families served by the organization are going with less food on the table because parents are squirreling away their money to buy presents or to save up for the holiday meal.

The items on the Wish List are easily obtainable: for instance, gently used infant and children’s clothing (check your basement), toys and books (add to your last-minute shopping list), and non-perishable food items (just grab a few extra items at the grocery store).

It may be the most wonderful time of the year for many of us, but it is a difficult time of the year for the poorest St. Louisans. Please be generous.

More details about our Holiday Wish List Drive are on p. 16.

FEATURES

22 DESIGN BY NANCY ROBINSON Still putting the finishing touches on your holiday décor? We’ve got tree tips, ideas for turning your home into a luxe lodge, and more.

DINING OUT—MIA SORELLA Mia Sorella, the new restaurant from brothers Jamie and Steve Komorek, who own the popular Trattoria Marcella in South City, aims to take fresh, traditional Italian fare out to West County.

THE MAESTRO RETURNS— AN LN EXCLUSIVE Maestro Leonard Slatkin’s musical talent has taken him throughout the world and connected him with high-profile figures, from Frank Sinatra to Bill Clinton and Colin Powell.

Now, the beloved former conductor of the St. Louis Symphony and current music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra is returning to the roots of his expansive music career.

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ON OUR COVER: Since 1981, Genovese Jewelers has provided St. Louisans with an extensive selection of fine jewelry. The store designs and manufactures 60 percent of its inventory on-site, and will launch a custom, branded line in 2013. For more information, call 878-6203 or visit genovesejewelers.com. STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 21.

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Contr ibu tor s Diane Anderson Anderson has lived in St. Louis all her life and has always had an interest in photography. “My wish for St. Louis this holiday season is that the Mayan calendar is wrong—or at least off a few thousand years!” she says. “I wish for everyone to have a healthy and happy holiday season!”

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John Johnson Johnson arrived in St. Louis in 2009 with the opening of RiverCity Casino, where he serves as executive chef. He previously worked at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, and at The Ritz-Carlton in Los Angeles. “May every kitchen be full of joy and happiness, for these are truly the richest ingredients you can add to any dish to enrich the souls you feed.”

Nancy Robinson Outside of a brief sojourn to L.A., Robinson has lived in St. Louis all her life. She has spent most of her journalism career writing about design. “My wish for St. Louis is a holiday season filled with peace and good will,” she says.

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6 Briarbrook Trail, Des Peres $1,799,000

1622 Forest Aire, Frontenac $1,795,000

1304 Litzsinger Woods, Ladue $1,199,000

7759 Kingsbury, Clayton $599,000

226 Chamonix Court, Creve Coeur $540,000

22 Clayton Downs, Frontenac $420,000

8006 Gannon Ave, University City $395,000

628 Kehrs Mill Ridge, Ballwin $379,900

843 University Place, University City $319,900

151 Emerald Green, Creve Coeur $309,900

342 Thunderhead Canyon, Wildwood $269,000

6635 Fyler, St Louis $189,900

16 Silver Lane, Kirkwood $179,900

1133 Bellerive, St Louis City $179,000

7228 Dartmouth Ave, University City $170,000

8310 Rosalie, Brentwood $168,800

7521 Buckingham #2E, Clayton $154,900

5381 Pershing Ave #102, St Louis $149,900

7521 Buckingham #3E, Clayton $149,900

1819 Russell Blvd, St Louis $145,000

Properties for Sale NEW LISTINGS

8006 Gannon Ave 628 Kehrs Mill Ridge 151 Emerald Green 342 Thunderhead Canyon Dr 6635 Fyler 110 Beachcomber 16 Silver Lane

University City Ballwin Creve Coeur Wildwood St Louis Creve Coeur = Kirkwood

$395,000 $379,900 $309,900 $269,000 $189,900 $182,500 $179,900

Huntleigh Frontenac Des Peres Frontenac Ladue Frontenac Town & Country Ladue Creve Coeur Lafayette Square Frontenac Brentwood Brentwood = University City University City University City

$2,375,000 $2,199,000 $1,799,000 $1,795,000 $1,199,000 $899,900 $735,000 $679,000 $540,000 $424,900 $420,000 $349,900 $332,000 $319,900 $319,900 $284,000

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35 Huntleigh Woods 6 Countryside Lane 6 Briarbrook Trail 1622 Forest Aire 1304 Litzsinger Woods 8 Geyer Wood 900 Greenwich Green Ln 1 Dunleith Drive 226 Chamonix Court 15 Benton Place 22 Clayton Downs 2468 Helen Avenue 2016 Saint Clair Ave 7043 Pershing Avenue 843 University Place 7534 Delmar Boulevard

3454 Pestalozzi St Louis 114 Ladera Washington 712 Windy Ridge Washington 5705 Mardel St Louis City 12965 Burning Bush Ct Creve Coeur 1133 Bellerive St Louis City 5735 Suncrest Way Circle South County 12579 Merrick Drive Uninc St Louis Co 7228 Dartmouth University City 8310 Rosalie Brentwood 1746 Wishingwell Creve Coeur = 5236 Pernod Ave St Louis City 1819 Russell Boulevard St Louis 829 Bayhill Blvd Union 1024 Arrowhead Union 3234 Walter Avenue Maplewood 8611 Forest Avenue Charlack 6542 Nashville St Louis City 7433 Brightwood Dr St Louis County 2554 Circle Drive Maplewood-Richmond Hts 9991 Highway YY New Haven 4545 4545 4545 8025 7759

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ESTORED, RENEWED AND REINvented, the second century for the St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library has begun! St. Louisans gathered recently to unveil the $70-million restoration project that has been 10 years in the making. More than 500 guests attended the sold-out event, which was co-chaired by Robert Guller, Dorte Probstein and Patricia Mercurio.

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Tom Reeve’s wife, Kathy, returned from her trip to Turkey, just in time for Turkey Day in the U.S...Sue and Dino Cannella felt fortunate to return from Cape Cod just before Hurricane Sandy blew in...Dr. Natalie Semchyshyn and hubby Amos Harris are packing their bags and bringing their 2-year-old to India for Christmas, where they will visit his brother’s family...Nancy and Ken Kranzberg revealed they also will be visiting India in the near future...Duke and Marcia Niedringhaus just celebrated their 25th anniversary in Italy...Lily and Bruce Seymore shared a little secret about New Harmony, Ind., where they just visited. It was there that Robert Owen, a Welsh-born industrialist and social reformer, purchased the town in 1825 with the intention of creating a new utopian community....Ed Reggi and Scott Emanuel just got back from Door County, Wisc., and they claim it’s “the Hamptons of Chicago.”

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Judy and Harvey Harris

Barbara Goodman, Justin Scarbrough, Greg Lukeman, Kasey Bergh

Duke and Marcia Niedringhaus

Hattie Charles, Waller McGuire, Sheila Jones

Mark Stacye, Debra Hollingsworth

Mayor Francis Slay, Rick Simoncelli

Dr. Natalie Semchyshyn, Amos Harris

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More New Listings 986 Cypress Trail (O’Fallon). If you need a lot of space for a growing family, this stunning one-and-a-half story is for you! It has a comfortable, open floor with five bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms to accommodate everyone in the family simultaneously. One of the main attractions is the lower level that has been beautifully finished and includes a family room, theater/media room and wine bar. $384,900.

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150 Carondelet Plaza, #901 (Clayton).

$899,000

12050 Carberry Place (T & C).

$1,650,000

150 Carondelet Plaza, #704 (Clayton).

$799,000

7 Ladue Manor (Ladue).

$1,549,000

330 Carlyle Lake Drive (Creve Coeur).

$750,000

$1,275,000

331 Carlyle Lake Drive (Creve Coeur).

$649,000

52 Westmoreland Place (St. Louis).

$950,000

304 Woods Mill Terr. Lane (Chesterfield).

$579,000

621 East Monroe Avenue (Kirkwood).

$925,000

7524 Cromwell, 2W (Clayton).

$429,000

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14744 Whitebrook Dr. (Chesterfield).

$379,900

4 Litzsinger Lane (Ladue).

$825,000

434 S. Hanley (Clayton).

$301,500

7106 Westmoreland (University City).

$749,900

7541 Parkdale, #3 (Clayton).

$235,000

9125 Pine Avenue (Brentwood).

$699,000

19 North Taylor, #4 (St. Louis).

$229,900

4648 Maryland Avenue (St. Louis).

$669,000

26 Rue De Paix (Lake Saint Louis).

$169,900

10 Wickersham Lane (Ladue).

$655,000

615 Clara, #11 (St. Louis).

$155,000

7 Glenhaven (Glendale).

$625,000

10348 Tiffany Village Circle Dr. (Mehlville). $137,000

$624,999

1713 South 8th Street, B (St. Louis).

3 Countryside Lane (Frontenac).

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

316 McCullough Avenue (Kirkwood).

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1. 14051 Montrachet Lane � Town & Country

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NEW LISTING! A wooded, over-an-acre lot provides an expansive backdrop for this impressive, brick Tudor home with stone accents.

Inside, large, light-filled rooms expose beautiful millwork, rich hardwood floors, three window and five window bays, two wood burning fireplaces, and exceptional finishes.

2. 215 Parkhurst Terrace � Webster Groves

$414,900

Plantation shutters allow an abundance of natural light to brighten the spaces of this charming Colonial home with wonderful curb appeal.

Terrific sunroom with built-ins and French doors opens to a nicely landscaped, fenced backyard.

3. 28 Somerset Downs � Ladue

$1,975,000

Every detail in this extraordinary, well-built, five-bedroom residence maximizes the enjoyment of the gorgeous, three acre setting. Great room with soaring, vaulted ceiling and impressive fireplace looks out through large glass dividers to a year-round, indoor pool. An outdoor pool with waterfall and rock formations accents a very private rear yard.

4. 13303 Fairfield Circle Drive � Town & Country

$419,000

5. 204 Gay Avenue � Clayton

$725,000

NEW LISTING! All the details of a fine home combine with the convenience of carefree living in this two-bedroom condo. It sits in a beautifully landscaped, gated community with over 25 acres that includes three swimming pools and signature lake with fountains.

Discriminating buyers won’t be able to resist this tastefully decorated town home. Everything about it is perfect from the beautiful foyer to the elegant living room with Palladian windows, plantation shutters and pillared entry. Step inside and live the dream!

6. 645 Lockwood Court � Webster Groves

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Arched entryways, hardwood floors, and beamed wood ceiling add personality to this four-bedroom Tudor. With some updating, the spacious floor plan with sunken living room and updated kitchen can be transformed into a dream come true!

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1509 Hedgeford Drive, #5 (Chesterfield).

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1420 Highland Valley Circle (Wildwood).

$549,500

1715 Canary Cove (Brentwood).

$127,500

7 Graybridge (Ladue).

$499,000

1403 Peacock (Brentwood).

$121,900

7474 Ethel Avenue (Richmond Heights).

$465,000

1521 Hedgeford Dr., #2 (Chesterfield).

$119,500

4550 McPherson (St. Louis).

$449,000

32 Conway Cove (Chesterfield).

$119,000

6322 Pershing Avenue (University City).

$425,000

1534 High School Drive (Brentwood).

1314 Wellington View Pl. (Wildwood).

$400,000

1112 Arbor Creek, 3C (Kirkwood).

$99,900

7667 Carswold Drive (Clayton).

$369,000

123 W. Woodbine, #I (Kirkwood).

$88,900

74 Berkshire (Richmond Heights).

$349,900

10439 Briarbend Dr., #7 (St. Louis Co.).

$74,900

4522 Maryland Avenue (St. Louis).

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11751 N. Woodlawn Avenue (Ladue).

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400 S. 14th Street, #1001 (St. Louis).

434 South Hanley (Clayton).

$354,900

9423 Sonora Avenue (Brentwood).

$349,900

68 Berry Oaks (Glendale).

$329,900

6747 Itaska Street (St. Louis).

$312,000

15650 Summer Lake Dr. (Chesterfield).

$300,000

1691 Prestonpark (St. Louis County).

$229,900

410 Oaktree Crossing Court (Ballwin).

$229,900

629 North Bompart (Webster Groves).

$229,900

1820 Chelmsford Court (Creve Coeur).

$208,900

5458 Lindenwood Avenue (St. Louis).

$189,000

6218 Hancock Avenue (St. Louis).

$184,900

963 Box Elder (Kirkwood).

$175,000

5081 Rhodes Avenue (St. Louis).

$172,500

6424 Pernod Avenue (St. Louis).

$167,333

1137 Rockman Place (Rock Hill).

$159,500

10814 Lawnbrook (St. Louis County).

$134,900

Condos & Villas 800 South Hanley Road, 6C (Clayton).

$1,295,000

155 Carondelet Plaza, #307 (Clayton).

$1,090,000

$99,900

Lots and Acreage 45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

13 Chipper Road (Frontenac).

$1,095,000 $549,900

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UESTS AT THE SAINT Louis Art Museum’s biennial gala got a highly anticipated sneak peek inside the newly completed David Chipperfield-designed East Building, set to open to the public in mid-2013. The evening began with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the new lobby, followed by dinner in Sculpture Hall and Grigg Gallery in the Museum’s Main Building.

This year’s theme, ‘Anticipation,’ was inspired by the opening of the ambitious 200,000-squarefoot expansion project. The event chair was Lelia Farr, with honorary chairs Barbara Roberts and Barbara Taylor.

Andrew Taylor, David Farr

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Carl Hamm, Jennifer Thomas, Barbara Taylor

Anne Cook, Jim Nyquist, Kathy Button Bell, John Capps

Bill and Marsha Rusnack

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Pat and Peggy Sly

John and Barbara Roberts

Jane Wiese, Lelia Farr, Lindsey Farr

Gordon and Susie Philpott

Doug Hill, Randy McDonnell

Debra Hollingsworth and Mark Stacye

Daria and Ray Stranghoener

Richard Jensen, Julie LeBlanc, Louise Jensen, Peter LeBlanc

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National Charity League

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ATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE and Nordstrom teamed up for a show like no other, hosting their first-ever fashion show at The Ritz-Carlton. Better known as NCL, the organization of mothers and daughters serves more than 20 local charities , including Angel’s Arms, St. Patrick Center, Ronald McDonald House charities, JDRF and the Variety Club. Nordstrom provided the beautiful clothing for the models and The Ritz-Carlton clearly was the place to be. Margie Medelberg and Lisa Malone were the evening’s co-chairs.

Margie Medelberg, Lisa Malone

Ellie Dieter, Maddy Chaney

Donna Block, Betsy Prosperi

Maddie and Rebecca Cook

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BY DIANE ANDERSON

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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AUMEIER SCULPTURE PARK’S Carts and Cocktails took guests all over the park grounds, starting with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction at the Museum, before going via golf cart to the Leaf Pavillion, where they enjoyed the Webster University Dance Ensemble. At the Laumeier Project by Jackie Ferarra, Letter to Memphis played and guests enjoyed Champagne and gelato. Then it was back to the museum lawn, where guests were entertained by DJ Raven Fox and enjoyed tasty fare from food trucks before the silent auction ended. Among those in attendance were event committee members Greg Lukeman, Mary Ann and Andy Srenco.

John and Marian Wuest

Barbara Goodman, Gail Fischmann, Barbara Eagleton

Dana Turkovic, Jessica Stockholder

Clara Coleman, Becky Adamietz-Deo

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BY BRYAN SCHRAIER

Robin Assner, Shaun Alvey

Share your holiday joy!

This season, Ladue News is collecting Wish List items for

Established in St. Louis in 1991, the organization helps at-risk families prevent child abuse and neglect by providing in-home nursing visits, as well as assisting families whenever possible with donated materials needed to safely care for their young children.

We invite you to stop by LN and contribute new or gently used items to this very worthy cause!

Boy/Girl toys (newborn to age 8) Growth and development toys Books Board games and puzzles Car seats (new or less than 3 years old) Clothing (preemie to size 8) Sleepers and PJs (preemie to size 8)

Food (fruits, vegetables and non-perishables) Kleenex Baby wipes Lotion, baby wash, shampoo Formula Diapers

Pack ‘n’ Plays (new and gently used) Coats, hats, gloves (newborn to size 8) Shoes and boots Vaporizers and humidifiers Thermometers Grocery/Walmart/Target gift cards

Collection boxes are available at our offices: 8811 Ladue Road (Ladue and 170), Suite D, St. Louis, MO 63124 Collecting through Monday, Dec. 24.

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Covenant House

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HE FIFTH ANNUAL STAN MUSIAL Hall of Fame Gala was held at The Chase Park Plaza to benefit Covenant House Missouri. The fundraiser allows the organization to continue its work of helping homeless, runaway and at-risk youth in the St. Louis area.

This year’s gala raised more than $250,000. The event was co-chaired by Rachel Brown and football Hall-of-Famer Jackie Smith.

Jeremiah Dellas, Stan Musial, Marjorie Dellas

Sue Wagener, Jackie Smith, Rachel Brown

More photos on page 60

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Stefan and Christine Craig, Ellen and George Pace

Karen and John Temporiti

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SOCIE T Y Cultural Leadership

PATHWAY TO CHANGE

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ULTURAL LEADERSHIP’S Annual Gala was a celebration of both eight years of transformational journeys and awarding the ‘Troublemaker of the Best Kind’ award to St. Louis Juvenile Court Judge Jimmie Edwards. Each year’s Cultural Leadership class of young leaders goes on a Transformational Journey that gives them the tools and skills to be effective activists and change agents in the community. With more than 160 alumni, the Cultural Leadership program has produced many success stories and is the only program of its kind in St. Louis.

Daniel Davison, Cheryl Adelstein

Sally Katzif, Marlene Hammerman, Susan Meltz, Michelle Mills

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HE 2012 GRAND CENTER GALA honoree was Brown Shoe Company, and president/CEO Diane Sullivan received the award on the company’s behalf. The Grand Center Gala is the largest annual fundraiser to raise awareness for the Grand Center District as a nationally significant arts and entertainment destination. Guests at the event enjoyed a cocktail reception, dinner and entertainment by Brian Owens. Gala co-chairs were Cheri and Ron Fromm, Sharon and Dale Fiehler, and Pat Whitaker and Dick Miles.

Lois and Vince Schoemehl

Jordan Jaunce, Lisa Malandri, Jina Grafos

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Ron Fromm, Caren Vredenburgh, Ann Joos

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Our on-site local owners play a vital role in ensuring that we provide our Residents the best quality care.

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Be a part of goodwill and good cheer! LN’s Holiday Wish List Drive for NURSES FOR NEWBORNS continues through Monday, Dec. 24. The organization, which helps at-risk young mothers and their babies stay healthy, as well as offering other means of support to their families, is experiencing even greater need this holiday season.

Suggested donation items include boys’ and girls’ clothing (infant to size 8), toys (newborn to age 8), non-perishable food, diapers, infant formula, baby wipes and grocery/Walmart/Target gift cards.

Collection boxes are available at our offices, 8811 Ladue Road (Ladue and 170), Suite D. For the complete Wish List, visit laduenews.com.

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The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

LN fashion photographer WESLEY LAW has not only been busy hanging out with the most stylish St. Louisans, he’s also been hard at work on a large-scale photo series called Baled, which recently was featured on NPR. Law gained behind-the-scenes access to the Goodwill Outlet Store downtown, where he captured thousands of leftover items from Goodwill stores nationwide consolidated into bales as high as 5-feet tall and more than 7-feet wide. The bales — some made entirely of plastic toys, others piled high with clothes and blankets — are being transported to other parts of the country and around the world. Law says every object has its own storyline, and he hopes to eventually be able to document each bale’s journey to its destination.

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Hurray for MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY! A new U.S. News & World Report study ranks Maryville University in St. Louis as the No. 1 ‘over-performing’ college in the nation. The first-of-its-kind analysis from the venerable publication considered data from its Best Colleges 2013 report, then took peer assessment and compared it to actual rankings. Maryville, under the leadership of president MARK LOMBARDI, entered the National Universities category of U.S. News rankings in 2012. It also is highly ranked

by Forbes and Kiplinger’s magazines as a best value.

WORD AROUND TOWN

GeorG Jensen: Former VICE PRESIDENT AL GORE will be stopping in St. Louis in February to kick off the 10th anniversary season of the St. Louis County Library Foundation’s ‘Buzz’ Westfall Favorite Author Series.

Gore will discuss his new book, The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change. The Saturday, Feb. 9, event at library headquarters begins at 7 p.m. Each ticket package comes with a pre-signed copy of the book. For info, visit brownpapertickets.com or slcl.org.

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The ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY’s newly restored Central Library is now officially open to the public. The Cass Gilbertdesigned landmark now features a stainless steel and glass canopy and water feature in the atrium (Locust Street entrance), as well as a new 250-seat auditorium and fully restored foyer, historic rooms and plazas.

CREDITS: TOP PHOTO COURTESY OF AL GORE

The St. Louis region’s first comprehensive outpatient bone marrow transplant center is now a reality at SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL. The Center for Blood and Marrow Transplantation allows some cancer patients to return home during treatment, instead of experiencing a lengthy hospital stay. Among the program’s first transplants: center director and SLUCare physician DR. FRIEDERICH SCHUENING, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.

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This holiday season, THE MAGIC HOUSE hopes to have 100 needy families come across the same joy and handson learning experienced by other visitors to the popular children’s museum. The Magic House is seeking donations for family memberships of up to a year. It has partnered with CITY ACADEMY and CIRCLE OF CONCERN to distribute the memberships to 100 needy families in the area. For more information on how to donate, visit magichouse.org.

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St. Patrick Center recently honored volunteers at the agency’s 2012 Volunteer Appreciation Party. More than 100 volunteers were in attendance, and awards were presented to 76 outstanding volunteers in honor of their services. Some of this year’s recipients include US Bank Community and Development Corporation, St. Joseph’s Academy, Cecelia Lowe and 12-year-old entrepreneur Sam Klein. Pictured: Laraine Davis and Kristen Polchinski of Wells Fargo, and Christina Dancy and Bill Bayer of US Bank.

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CHARITIES & NONPROFITS Author Rob Scotton, creator of the popular Splat the Cat and Russell the Sheep, recently spoke to students at Rossman School. The presentation was organized by librarian Lin Edmonston and Left Bank Books.

Pictured: Rob Scotton demonstrates how to draw Seymour the Mouse from his best-selling picture book series.

Friendship Village held its annual Harvest Bazaar, raising more than $2,700 for creative arts and outreach projects for the nonprofit retirement community. Pictured: Resident Ruth Cooper happily anchors the needlework stall, one of a series of community stalls that included home-baked goods and second-time-around booths.

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For more information or to schedule a tour, call Karen or Kelley at 314-542-2500.

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More than 600 students and 100 guests gathered at MICDS for the groundbreaking of the new $40 million building addition to its Upper School campus. The 86,000 square foot project, named the McDonnell Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Facility and Brauer Hall and Auditorium, is scheduled for completion in early 2014. Pictured: Dr. William Danforth (Class of 1944), keynote speaker, Elizabeth McDonnell (Class of 1958), James McDonnell III (Class of 1954), Kimmy Brauer (Class of 1964), Stephen Brauer (Class of 1963), and Lisa Lyle, head of school. The McDonnell and Brauer families are leadership donors for the project, contributing the two largest gifts in school history.

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The Ursuline Academy Leadership for Diversity Team welcomed Rwandan genocide survivor and author of Left to Tell, Immaculee Ilibagiza, as she shared her inspiring story with a crowd of more than 400 people. Senior Maggie Eggleston took the initiative to contact Ilibagiza and invite her to UA, thus setting this special event in motion. Pictured: Immaculee Ilibagiza with the UA Leadership for Diversity Team.

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OE GENOVESE FINDS INSPIRATION FOR HIS jewelry in many places. The owner of Genovese Jewelers may purchase a certain stone, like his recent investment in a 16-carat tanzanite, and design a ring around it. Or, he may see a piece his daughter is wearing and can imagine it transformed into fine jewelry with diamonds and white gold. Whatever the inspiration, the results produce one-of-a-kind pieces made in-house, which will soon be offered under a new, branded line. “We’ve gotten so good at the design and manufacturing process that it was time to launch our own line,” Genovese explains. “Those custom pieces are only able to be found at our store, and they’re not just American-made, they’re St. Louis-made.”

Established in 1981 by Michael Genovese, Genovese Jewelers has been manufacturing jewelry on-site for 22 years. Each year, Joe Genovese invests in purchasing the latest equipment or technology to design and produce custom pieces

that make up 60 percent of the store’s inventory.

Fourteen jewelers have been trained in-house, with three working on computer-aided designs and the rest focused on goldsmithing and diamondsetting. “They are unique pieces, and every day, there is new jewelry available in the showcases,” says Genovese, who is the store’s No. 1 designer.

Beyond the branded line, which will officially launch in 2013, Genovese manufactures other jewelry, including a line of larger pastel stones set in untarnished silver. The jeweler also offers a wide selection of popular items like diamond studs, hoops and tennis bracelets. “If you don’t have those three pieces, you have a hole in your jewelry wardrobe,” Genovese says.

Designing and producing its own jewelry at the 21,000-square-foot building allows the store to control costs, a major factor in the success of a jewelry business. “I buy the materials and already have the labor available,” Genovese points out.

Jewelers work on custom pieces at Genovese Jewelers

“On the other hand, with famous designers like David Yurman and Tacori, you’re paying a threetimes premium just for the name.”

Cost control is especially important as prices for precious metals have soared, with gold currently at $1,700 per ounce. The high demand More on page 61

BY LAURA GRAESSER

ON THE COVER Providing every person with amazing care drives everything we do at McKnight Place Extended Care. With our great nurse to resident ratio and local owners on-site, establishing close relationships with our Residents comes naturally to us. In The Gatesworth tradition of excellence, we extend our very best to Residents and their families.

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Our Residents amaze us every day. We’d love to meet your amazing family member.

To learn more, please call Christina at (314) 993-2221.

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McKnight Place Extended Care is committed to equal housing opportunity and does not discriminate in housing and services because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or natural origin.

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SOCIE T Y Leonard Slatkin

The Maestro Returns MAESTRO LEONARD SLATKIN’S MUSICAL TALENT HAS TAKEN HIM throughout the world and connected him with high-profile figures, from Frank Sinatra to Bill Clinton and Colin Powell.

Now, the beloved former conductor of the St. Louis Symphony and current music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra is returning to the roots of his expansive music career for performances with the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis on Jan. 14 at Sheldon Concert Hall and the St. Louis Symphony on Jan. 18 and 19 at Powell Hall.

The seven-time Grammy winner will serve as guest pianist and narrator during the Chamber’s Notes from Hollywood benefit—a special compilation of scores by Hollywood film composers, including Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland and John Williams. The concert will transport Slatkin back to his childhood, when the L. A. native was surrounded by the music genre through his parents’ musical work in the film industry and his family’s relationships with composers and actors of the storied era. “We were very close with Frank Sinatra and his family,” Slatkin notes, adding that Sinatra was one of the first to recognize and collaborate with classical musicians on recordings. “There was no such thing as crossover at the time. With Sinatra, it was the first time classical musicians were actually listed along with the other artists on the album cover.”

Now the laureate conductor of the St. Louis Symphony, Slatkin also will conduct the orchestra for two performances of The Planets, a “colorful and exciting” work by British composer Gustav Holst. The show also will feature Double Play, a one-part atmospheric, other half jazzy piece

Leonard Slatkin, conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

by Slatkin’s wife, award-winning composer Cindy McTee. Slatkin says he enjoys connecting with McTee through music and calls her one of the most gifted composers in the world.

A graduate of Julliard School of Music, Slatkin’s conducting career has included 17 years in St. Louis. “My time was 17 of the most glorious years anyone can ever spend,” he notes. “I left because I felt I achieved everything I could there, and it was time for someone else to put their stamp on it.” Slatkin also had a 12-year stint as music director for the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C. “It was a very exciting world of symphony, with access to the most interesting political leadership. I became friends with President Bill Clinton and Colin Powell, as well as the

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broadcast media you would see on television every day,” Slatkin recalls. “It was a tremendously exciting, intriguing time.” In addition to leading the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, he currently serves as music director of the Orchestre National de Lyon in France. The maestro also has completed more than 100 recordings with orchestras throughout the world, including groups in Munich, Paris, Prague, Stockholm and Berlin.

For an intimate look into the personal journey of Slatkin’s internationally lauded career, he has released the book, Conducting Business: Unveiling the Mystery Behind the Maestro.

Autobiographical and instructional, the work details how to become a conductor through Slatkin’s own experiences in the industry. “For nine years in Washington, I had a conducting institute where I instructed young conductors on how to make the transition from student to the professional world,” he says. The transition is learned during the real-world experience of standing in front of the orchestra, he adds. Slatkin says through the years, he always has valued the conductor’s responsibility of preserving music

from the past and creating music that will be part of the future. “You’re in communication with the spirits that are on a page. There’s just all these dots and circles on the page, but you’re doing what every doctor wishes they could do—you’re bringing something back to life that existed before and you’re bringing it to the attention of the orchestra and the audience.”

For Slatkin, a highlight in the book is a story from his time creating St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. “It is so gratifying seeing something you started really flourish and grow,” he notes. “And there’s nothing better than seeing young people discover and make music.” Working with young people to develop their musical talents throughout his career, Slatkin is playing a big part in the future of classical music.

“Our society has come not to value the treasures of the past—we don’t look upon sculpture, music and other art that helps preserve our history, heritage and culture as we should. Without (art), it takes away a piece of humanity. So it’s good to instill young people with it, or they will be void of it and their lives will not be richer.”

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THE ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY 718 N. Grand Blvd., 534-1700, stlsymphony.org Experience the Pirates of the Caribbean on the big screen at Powell Symphony Hall with the epic score performed by the St. Louis Symphony.

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This planning impacts thousands of lives. After losing his job, Leonard Rifkin turned to these services for help and got emergency cash assistance and counseling from Careers in Transition. Michelle Siler has leaned on the JCC’s Federation-funded Adult Day Center to help care for her 86-year-old father.

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For the holiday season, we are featuring decorative ‘Ladue’ ceramic crocks. Each crock is handcrafted in the U.S.A.—while supplies last!

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t’s the most wonderful time of the year, darn it! And if you’re not bursting with joy at the prospect of all the decorating, baking, gift-buying, card-sending and party-going packed into the next couple of weeks, then there must be something wrong with you.

Not really. In fact, many people find the holidays the most stressful time of the year. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

“Some of the biggest stressors during this time are our high expectations, demands on our time and finances, as well as recent losses,” says Laurie Chappell, St. Luke’s Hospital education coordinator.

“If someone is experiencing a significant loss, whether it’s the death of someone close to us, a job loss, a divorce or something else, we need to realize it’s okay to be sad during this time. We can’t make ourselves be happy all of the time just because it’s the holidays.”

Stephanie Capparelli, a licensed professional counselor and certified bariatric counselor with SSM Weight Loss Institute, agrees. “The actual stress is not so much the activities, per se; it’s the demands we place on ourselves to complete all of these chores, go to all of these parties, stretch our finances beyond our means and often take on much more than we are capable due to a feeling of obligation or responsibility.”

So what are the alternatives? Experts recommend starting by simply shifting our expectations. “Things don’t have to be perfect,” Capparelli says. “Some parties can be skipped, not all gifts need to be purchased, and everyone’s favorite pie doesn’t need to be made. Find new ways to celebrate that will work to reduce stress instead of create it.”

Edith Varley, principal of The Varley Group Inc, a business and organizational consulting firm, notes that unmet expectations are the root of all conflict. In order to change unrealistic and unhealthy expectations, a mental shift is needed involving reflection on how we can change our circumstances to invest our time and resources in the people and activities we love most.

“Maybe this holiday you decide that instead of giving gifts to each other, you’ll provide a gift to a family in need, or you volunteer as a family for some cause worthy of your time,” Varley says. “You create a new tradition, stop running and being worn out, and turn the holiday into a holy day in your family life.”

Chappell agrees and adds that stress is more manageable when we prioritize healthy habits, continuing to eat well, exercise regularly and get enough rest. She also recommends taking at least five minutes each day to be quiet and simply reflect, pray or meditate. Slow, deep breathing is a particularly powerful stress management tool, she adds.

Varley notes that parents monitor many of these healthy behaviors for their children: nutrition, rest, and appropriate media use and friends. Take the same care of yourself, she advises.

“The biggest tip is to be aware,” Chappell says. “Be aware of what the holidays mean to you and act accordingly. Be aware of your stressors and then take some action to diminish them even if you cannot eliminate stress.”

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HEN A CONTAMInated batch of injecta b l e s te ro i d s wa s linked to 541 cases of fungal infections this fall, causing 36 deaths, officials immediately looked for the source.

Although no cases were reported in Missouri, people across the country wondered about the safety of the drug supply. Yet the contaminated steroids were not made by one of the major pharmaceutical companies. Instead, they were manufactured by the New England Compounding Center, a company that produced ‘compounded pharmaceuticals.’

For those not familiar with medication compounding, the recent headlines may have created the wrong impression of an important skill at the root of modern pharmacy practice, says Jake Wilson, president of Bellevue Pharmacy. “Because of these very unfortunate events, compounded pharmaceuticals may have been portrayed as

some sort of rogue and untrustworthy substances created in a back room somewhere. That really couldn’t be further from the truth,” he says, adding the reality is that compounding medicines is what pharmacy has always been about. “The foundation of pharmacy practice is the relationship between the physician, the patient and the pharmacist, and our compounding pharmacists are passionate about taking care of patients. Only the advent of mass-produced pharmaceuticals has decreased compounding over time.”

Most prescription medications are massproduced and dispensed as provided by the manufacturer. However, some individuals need prescriptions personalized to a dose or delivery method not available from major pharmaceutical companies. For example, individuals who cannot take pills may need a certain type of medication prepared in a liquid or topical formulation.

Children may need a smaller dose than is typically available. Compounding pharmacists customize prescriptions to meet these kinds of special needs.

Hospital pharmacies often compound

medications for patients. “Compounding can go from simple to extremely complicated,” says Patrick Berry, director of retail pharmacy services for Mercy St. Louis. “Certification is beginning to become available and more common. Being members of compounding organizations also provides a great deal of depth to the pharmacy practice. And, of course, experience is a major factor.”

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HEDDING IN THE ST. LOUIS ENVIRONS IS SOMETHING TO behold. Shedding, in general, has become year-round because our pets live in the lap of luxury. In the old days, pets had a thick coat of hair to stay warm in the winter, then shed to get ready to cool off in summer. Now, our critters get the benefits of heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer. This throws the natural shedding cycle out of whack and hair falls out constantly throughout the year. This is called ‘non-essential’ shedding—it serves no purpose.

Given that, how can we keep as many hairs in their follicles as long as is naturally healthy? There are many theories, potions and practices that have worked for clients through the years.

No. 1 is brushing, brushing, brushing! The more you brush, the more ‘shed-ready’ hair you remove (and the less of it ends up in your cereal). You see, hair grows in three phases: growth phase, resting phase and finally, the fall-out (purposeful shed) phase. It is the first two stages that, if extended, could result in significantly reduced shedding.

A product called LoShed does that. It has been around for 20-plus years, and it does work. More is not better, however, so don’t shellac your dog or cat because you’re happy with your initial results. It is a spray that claims to extend the first two phases of hair growth.

They say a 70-percent reduction in shedding is considered ‘excellent’ results. Heck, most people would be happy with 40 percent.

And, for the record, I do not shill for them—I’ve just seen the results.

Another very successful way to reduce non-essential shedding is to use some natural, nutritional supplements. One of my favorites is Eicosaderm, a spray form of vitamin/fatty acid supplement that has proven to be wonderful in all sorts of ways. Just spritz it in the breakfast bowl and go. It simply makes for a healthier skin and hair coat. Healthier skin and coats shed less, period.

Of course, there are medical conditions that can cause crazy shedding like hypothyroidism, allergies, fleas and hyperthyroidism.

We can address those with medication, supplements and possibly grooming help.

The continuing evolution of higher-quality diets has helped put vets out of the dermatology business. As pet foods get better at addressing any number of preventive maintenance issues, our pets benefit greatly. Also, we, as consumers, benefit through lower costs derived from compet i t i o n fo r a m u c h i m p rove d p ro d u c t .

Thus, we can afford to give our pets a nutritional diet that helps keep them out of the vet’s office.

Here’s hoping that you’re coping with the strange cycles of shedding that seemingly define 2012. Also hoping these tips can help, and surely your vet has a few tricks of their own to offer.

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Benefiting the Young Women’s Breast Cancer Program and the Director’s Discovery Fund at the Siteman Cancer Center, this year’s event was full of dogs of every size and shape. More than 400 participants brought their pets, and more than $40,000 was raised from this year’s event.

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Yule Style

Joy Tribout’s Luxe Lodge CREATE YOUR OWN LUXE LODGE this winter with furnishings, accessories and inspiration from Joy on Clayton in Ladue. Owner and interior designer Joy Tribout has fashioned a cozy winter retreat, filled with home décor items that would look at home in a mountain chalet or a country estate. Key to the look: soft neutrals and ultra-luxurious fabrics paired with rustic finishes and accents, like Century’s livestock bench with a very over-stuffed down cushion or Jan Barboglio’s hand-crafted iron pieces.

F. Schumacher, one of Tribout’s top textile resources, also recently introduced a Luxe Lodge collection, which strikes an interesting balance between a casual, rough-hewn sensibility and high-end luxury. Plush mohair, wool blanket plaids, menswear-inspired patterns, Italian cashmere, velvets, embroideries and stitched leather are rendered in shades of charcoal grey, denim blue, stone, java and raven, giving a contemporary twist to the colors, patterns and textures traditionally associated with pastoral abodes.

Sallie Home WITH BRANDS LIKE MATCH 1995, JULISKA, SFERRA, Matouk, William Yeoward and a host of others, Sallie Home is a cornucopia of beautiful assets for the well-appointed home. We caught up with vivacious owner Sallie Kramer, who opened the store in 1976, and asked her to share her wisdom about creating luxury in the home. As we expected, she was more than up to the task!

What makes a home luxurious: A man who knows how to use a hanky and a napkin…and who brings you breakfast in bed.

Five must-haves for a stylish and welcoming home: Good towels, good sheets, good books, a good dog and a great husband to share all of this with.

Pet design peeves: Bright lights. They may be fine for reading the newspaper, but they sure can ruin a good dinner party.

The quickest way to improve a home’s ambiance: Candles.

Pointe a la Ligne candles have a long burn time, and a whimsical, fun design.

How the luxury business has changed: It’s much more casual today than when Sallie Home first started more than 35 years ago. But casual doesn’t mean you forget luxury and good taste.

How she came by her exquisite taste: My father had the finest taste. Years ago, he was on the Veiled Prophet Queen’s Supper committee. He brought Tony Duquette, the fabulous Hollywood set designer, to St. Louis to work with Harold Koplar to design the Khorassan Room at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel for the Queen’s Supper. My mother had wonderful taste, too.

All I want for Christmas is: Another successful year for Sallie Home. I have the very best staff in St. Louis. They work hard and they deserve all good things that come their way. I love them all dearly.

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Design Centers Open Their Doors to Consumers

A Closer Look Inside Saks Fifth Avenue’s 10022-SHOE Saks’ new 10022–SHOE features increased display and selling space, clear sightlines, and a fresh new design that encourages leisurely browsing.

The color palette of the new shoe department is primarily warm, with light neutrals, highlighted by gold and silver metallic and jewel-toned upholstery.

The space is accented with a variety of custom artwork, chandeliers and custom-designed chairs placed in intimate seating circles. The highlight of the new department is the series of dramatic hand-blown Murano glass bubbles suspended from the ceiling.

CONFIDENT, KNOWLEDGEABLE HOME decorators looking for high-end home furnishing resources are now welcome in a growing number of design centers that were once reserved exclusively for the use of professional interior designers. It’s all part of a national trend to improve access to home furnishings and the venues where they are sold.

This past October, for the first time in its 51-year history, the venerable Atlanta Decorative Arts Center opened its doors to the public, giving consumers access to high-end home furnishings spread throughout 550,000 square feet of showroom space. The Interior Design Center of St. Louis, a 100,000-square-foot facility in Maryland Heights, also now welcomes

consumers, even though professional interior designers remain the center’s bread and butter.

Featured showrooms at the Interior Design Center of St. Louis are AUTCOhome, Beck/Allen Cabinetry, Working Spaces, Premier Plumbing Studio, and KDR. KDR is the interior design center’s anchor showroom with a 20-year history of providing the local design community with the finest home furnishings, textiles and window coverings. KDR has grown from 1,000 square feet of showroom space in 1991 to more than 80,000 square feet spread out over three facilities in St. Louis, Kansas City and Minneapolis. The Interior Design Center of St. Louis is located at 11660 Page Service Drive. For more information, visit kdrshowrooms.com

The KDR Designer Showroom, located at the Interior Design Center of St. Louis, carries fabrics, accessories and high-end furniture by such notables as Ralph Lauren and Barbara Barry.

IF YOU’RE STILL SEARCHING FOR CHARMING holiday décor with a neutral, organic look, be sure to check out Home Decorators Collection.

We were especially impressed with the American Traditional Christmas collection, executed in a soft, natural palette with lots of great textures and organic references. Reclaimed driftwood, burlap, crochet, jute and pine cones make simple but lovely garlands, swags, wreaths, tree-toppers, stockings and tree skirts. You can find the American Traditional collection, as well many online-exclusive products, at homedecorators.com. In addition, there are six retail stores nationwide, including one in St. Louis at 13913 Manchester Road in Town & Country. Home Decorators Collection was founded in St. Louis

by Grant Williams and Gil Kemp in 1991 and purchased by Home Depot in 1996.

TOP RIGHT: Stockings crafted from natural burlap with lace, jute and crochet accents.

RIGHT: This Home Decorators Collection wreath is crafted of natural brown driftwood with a rust-finished metal bow. It’s shown with other driftwood pieces in a rustic holiday setting.

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Out with the matching furniture collections, and in with the individual, unique pieces for a more eclectic look.

Out with refinement, and in with distressing.

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Diane Breckenridge, Diane Breckenridge Interiors

Carolyn Peterson, Carolyn Peterson Design

Out with the safe color schemes, and in with the unexpected.

Out with chocolate brown, and in with mocha and cinnamon.

Anne Smith, June Roesslein Interiors

Jane Ganz, Directions in Design

Out with color-blocked fabrics, and in with various-patterned fabrics.

Out with simple lighting, and in with dramatic lighting.

Courtney Novak, Design Source Out with the predictable and in with the unexpected.

BY BRITTANY NAY

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VAULTED FOYER WITH SLATE floors and arched doorways sets a sunny tone for this French manor-style home. Situated on an acre of land, the open floor plan offers 5,600 square feet of living space for a great room with 10-foot ceilings, a dining room, a hearth room with stone fireplace and a den. The gourmet kitchen has granite counters, custom cabinets, an island/breakfast bar, wine cooler and breakfast room. The outside living space offers a fireplace, a second kitchen and a swimming pool.

The master suite features a custom sitting room, luxury bath, see-through fireplace and French doors to the outside. The second floor has three bedrooms with separate baths and walk-in closets.

Amenities include a hot tub, coffered and vaulted ceilings, and level property surrounded by woods.

BY MICHAEL DE LOS REYES

A 1.5 story home in Des Peres with 12 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half baths is listed for $1.799 million.

Jiggs Dunn from Prudential Alliance Realtors, Ladue 997-7600, prudentialalliance.com

1. Open a ‘barcode scanner’ application on your smartphone 2. Point your phone’s camera at the code and scan.

3. The code will bring you to a mobile site where you’ll find out more about this distinctive property

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For more than 35 years, Prudential Alliance Realtors has served the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The company operates seven branch locations with more than 400 agents in four major wcounties, making it one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in the area. Prudential Alliance offers one-stop shopping services, including corporate relocation, new homes marketing, commercial sales, and mortgage, title and home warranty products.

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63105 7500 York Drive

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63124 46 Ladue Terrace

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DAYS ON MARKET

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THE FOLLOWING LUXURY HOMES AND CONDOS SOLD THE LAST WEEK OF NOV. AND THE FIRST WEEK OF DEC.

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12 Aberdeen Place | St. Louis Lisa Coulter, 983-2224 Linda Benoist, 983-2119 Janet McAfee Real Estate janetmcafee.com

13428 Conway Road | Town & Country Ted Wight Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 607-5555, conwayrd.canbyours.com

17 Dwyer Place | Ladue Kim Carney Coldwell Banker Premier Group 336-1924, 422-7449, thecarneyteam.com

The 2012 Ladue News Show House! A rare and pristine William Bernoudy home on an 18-acre estate in Town & Country has been lovingly maintained and offers 6,400-plus square feet, 9 bedrooms, 5 full- and 3 half-baths.

Expansive vistas—perfect for entertaining.

A cottage-style new construction by Sinn Design Build offers an open floor plan perfect for everyday living, as well as entertaining.

Living space includes four bedrooms, 4.5 baths and a finished lower level—top-of-the-line finishes and custom molding and woodwork throughout. Price available upon request.

35 Huntleigh Woods | Huntleigh Tina Niemann Prudential Alliance Realtors 503-8400, tinaniemann.com

211 N. Taylor Unit 1S | Kirkwood Margot Voges Vishion Prudential Advantage Realtors 973-1272, margot.pruadv.com

28 Somerset Downs | Ladue Sue McLaughlin & Katie McLaughlin Laura McCarthy—Town & Country 569-1177, lauramccarthy.com

Stunning traditional home with more than 7,200 square feet on 3-plus acres—perfect for entertaining! Formal and informal living spaces throughout, including a first-floor master suite, 5 bedrooms and 5 full- and 2 half-baths. A resort-like atmosphere is complemented by large deck, pool and patios. $2.375 million.

Luxurious custom condominium residence offering a unique blend of uncommon luxury in an exceptional setting, with easy access to the best of Kirkwood. Solidly built and richly appointed. $525,000.

A 5-bedroom, 3-acre residence with indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The great room has a fireplace and vaulted ceilings. One wing features the master suite with fireplace and his-and-her closets, three more bedrooms and a sitting room. Another wing offers privacy to an au pair or mother-in-law. $1.975 million.

Near Forest Park, this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home has hardwood floors and updated kitchen and baths. The third floor has a sunny master bedroom with a custom-made walk-in closet, two more bedrooms, a full bath and second family room.

The fenced, landscaped backyard has a large brick patio with an in-ground sprinkler system.

15400 Timpaige Drive | Chesterfield Mark Gellman & Neil Gellman Coldwell Banker Premier Group 336-1991, thegellmanteam.com An extraordinary furnished turnkey estate features a dramatic entry foyer with live palm trees and leads to a 5-bedroom, 9-bath retreat with more than 10,000 square feet of living space. The property is situated on 3 acres of private and gated land. $2.75 million.

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1284 ruraL routE #1 | southEast Missouri 185 aCrEs $4,360,000 Private ranch features 17,690 sq. ft. of Geothermal heated & cooled space, guest house, workshop & barn.

2 grand meridien court | wildwood 4 BEDrooMs, 5½ Baths $1,999,995 Fabulous fusion of luxury & function abound within every detail of this 6,133 sq. ft. custom home on over 4 acres.

20 carrswold drive | clayton 5 BEDrooMs, 3½ Baths $1,285,000 Fine updated home sits on .71 acres & is adjacent to more than 8 acres of private parkland at the center of Carrswold.

78 pisgah road | southwest missouri 78 acres $999,000 Located in Dallas County, you’ll find the ideal, stateof-the-art breeding/training/boarding horse farm.

7 country estates place | ladue schools 4 BEDrooMs, 4½ Baths $998,000 sleek yet comfortable, this 6,600+ sq. ft. contemporary has amazing spaces in a tranquil 1½-acre Frontenac setting.

9358 hiGhway aa | FarMiNGtoN 115 acres $875,000 stunning custom home offers a perfect country retreat or primary residence. 1.25 hrs from st. Louis.

150 CaroNDELEt PLaza #603 | CLaytoN thE PLaza iN CLaytoN $850,000 stunning 6th floor unit w/ south & East views. open floor plan. oNE oF thE BEst CLaytoN has to oFFEr.

82 aberdeen place | clayton 4 BEDrooMs, 3½ Baths $795,000 opportunity to get a 3,050+ sq. ft. home in an incredible neighborhood. renovated six years ago. Custom kitchen.

2100 bopp road | ladue schools plus 2 additional lots $625,000 one of the most unique homes in st. Louis! amazing log residence offers a dazzling array of fine amenities.

6 west pine court | central west end 3 bedrooms, 2 FuLL & 2 haLF baths $499,000 Just blocks from the recently announced CortEX project, st. Louis’ hub of bio-science & technology research.

4303 MCPhErsoN aVE. | central west end 5 bedrooms, 3 FuLL & 2 haLF baths $379,900 unique 2½-story home w/skylights, vaulted ceilings & lots of natural light. Large yard & 2-car garage.

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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY JUDY CROWELL

TRAVEL

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Lobby of The Fairmont Chateau Whistler

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Inukshuk statue in the lobby

Santa Claus is coming to town…TO THE TOWN OF WHISTLER, THAT IS, IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. HE’S MAKING A LIST AND CHECKING IT TWICE SO AS NOT TO MISS ANY OF THE ACTIONPACKED ACTIVITIES AND APRÈS-SKI EXCITEMENT AWAITING HIM IN THIS WINTER PARADISE.

N SNOW PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE FAIRMONT CHATEAU WHISTLER

ESTLED AT THE BASE OF BLACKCOMB AND WHISTLER mountains, this well-planned village is considered among North America’s finest ski resorts and one of the largest ski areas on the continent. Ski junkies from all over the world flock to this mecca of well-groomed crosscountry trails, snow mobiles, marked ski runs and heliskiing (no, thank you!). From November to July, fun in the snow awaits, making it the longest skiing season in North America. A recent travelogue had this to say: Ragged peaks, high cliffs and impossibly blue lakes overlaid by snowy blankets that dazzle in the bright sunlight. No hyperbole here...and I wish that I had said that.

The pedestrian-only Village Stroll is a shopper and gourmet’s delight, with more than 200 shops, 90 restaurants and 30 bars and pubs for soothing those aching muscles after a full day on the slopes. High on Santa’s list will be: Edgewater Lodge, a charming and delicious dining experience lakeside; Araxi, formal dining right in the Village featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine at its finest; RimRock Café, a Whistler favorite for 20 years—try the trio of halibut, ahi tuna and grilled prawns; Bearfoot Bistro, wonderful and formal; and The Keg Steakhouse and Bar. For après-ski, try Dusty’s Bar & BBQ and Garibaldi Lift Co. for late-night reveling and dancing.

There is a plethora of marvelous hotels, inns, condos and resorts to choose from, but I have it on high authority that Santa will be bringing Mrs. Claus to The Fairmont Chateau Whistler this month. A dog- and kid-friendly, ski-in/ski-out resort, it defines mountain luxury. With four outstanding dining venues, the Chateau offers the finest selections from elegant dining (The Wildflower and The Mallard Lounge) to more informal fare (The Grill Room and Portobello Market). I particularly liked the European, deli-style of Portobello—great for soups, sandwiches, coffee and fresh

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TRAVEL continued from page 51 pastries. The famed Willow Stream Spa is a must, and for a break from mountain powder, there’s a lovely heated lap pool with underwater music. Mrs. Claus will have a hard time leaving such relaxing amenities and getting Santa back to the North Pole in time for Christmas Eve deliveries.

As grand as all the amenities and edifices are here in Whistler—and believe me, they’re grand—nothing can compare to the magnificence of what Mother Nature has to offer. Standing atop snow-covered Blackcomb Mountain, surrounded by whiteness and quiet, I thought of these lines by poet Robert William Service in The Shooting of Dan McGrew: Were you ever out in the Great Alone, when the moon was awful clear, And the icy mountains hemmed you in with a silence you most could hear.

I wish I’d said that, too.

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Lindenwood University’s

J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Surprise your loved ones with the perfect Christmas gift!

An Evening with Mary Wilson of the Supremes

Jan. 26, 2013

Bobby Vinton: In Concert

Feb. 16, 2013

The China National Symphony

Feb. 26, 2013

Guys & Dolls

Mar. 14-17, 2013

SHA NA NA: In Concert

Apr. 6, 2013

The Russian National Ballet: Don Quixote

Apr. 27, 2013

Music & Memories: An Evening with Pat Boone

May 11, 2013

The Osmond Brothers: In Concert

May 25, 2013

…and more, including dance concerts, free music series, fashion shows, and free speaker events.

Join our mailing list to receive the 2013-2014 season brochure!

Simply call the Box Office or visit www.LindenwoodCenter.com to sign up, and we’ll keep you up to date on all performances offered at Lindenwood’s J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts.

2300 West Clay Street - Saint Charles, MO 63301 | www.lindenwoodcenter.com | (636) 949-4433

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Q&A

DURING A 50-PLUS YEAR HIGH SCHOOL coaching career, Ron Holtman has garnered numerous wins and countless respect in the St. Louis athletic community. After coaching a variety of sports at Saint Louis University and Marquette (Alton) high schools, Holtman came to Saint Louis Country Day School (now MICDS) where he spent 39 years as the head football coach. Over that span, Holtman’s teams reached the Missouri state football playoffs 16 times, winning seven championships. When he stepped down from the position in 2004, his 382-101-8 career record (321-69-5 at MICDS) placed him in the top ranks of coaches with the most victories and highest winning percentage in Missouri prep football history. Holtman also taught history at MICDS, and has coached golf there for more than 40 years, winning five state titles. Today, he works with the alumni and development office and is preparing the golf team for the upcoming season.

Recently, Holtman was honored for his impressive career with the Metro Legends Award at the St. Louis Hall of Fame enshrinement dinner. LN caught up with Holtman to talk about that evening and his success through the years.

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Q&A Congratulations! What did it mean for you to receive such an honor?

I was rather astounded, and at the same time, very pleased to accept it personally and on behalf of MICDS and the other schools where I’ve worked. It’s an accumulation of years getting to do what I enjoyed: coaching and teaching. But the idea of ‘living legend’ is pretty difficult to grasp.

I qualify for one half of that—I’m still living!

What was your favorite part of the evening?

There was a large group of supporters from the school—alums, parents, students I coached and taught—who attended the event, and that meant a lot to me to see them there. At one point during the evening, I was being interviewed by a former student of mine, Tom Ackerman, and suddenly a song broke out. In the audience, former players and students were standing up, singing the Country Day fight song. That really registered with me because they know how much that song and being involved with the school means to me.

What is it about coaching and teaching that you love?

The most gratifying part is being able to develop a relationship with the kids you’re working with.

Ron Holtman I don’t think there’s any difference between coaching athletics or teaching in a classroom— you have to use the same principles. I realized how lucky I was to be involved in this profession.

With seven state football championships and five state golf titles, what is your secret to success?

I was very fortunate that MICDS and every school I’ve worked at had a very strong program, and the schools appreciated both athletic and academic excellence. I just made sure I maintained the integrity and quality of those programs. It was my job, but I never looked at it as hard work.

Do you have a favorite career memory?

One of my most happy, gratifying achievements was winning the state championship in 2004 in double overtime over a very strong Harrisonville team, which also was the last football game of my career. That was one of the better ones.

What have you enjoyed about coaching golf?

It’s different from football. With golf, many of these kids come in prepared and know how to play the game. Sometimes, instead of coaching, you’re just managing the game and making sure the kids

stay on track, and the rest is up to them. The opponent is the course and yourself, rather than some tough guys on the other side of the field.

Do you have any advice for high school coaches today?

I think the majority of people who go into this profession do it for the reason that they love it and they’re going to do the best job they can.

They may have different approaches, but they have a real zeal for what they’re doing and a sense of fairness. There’s no magic formula—I’ve just been very fortunate, and I’ve had a lot of fun.

The St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame also inducted or presented awards to the following individuals and groups: Bob Costas, Glenn Hall, Don Coryell, Jim Edmonds, Al Trost, Harry Gallatin, Bill DeWitt Jr., Orlando Pace, Ken Boyer, David Gall, Jim Hanifan, Ellen Port, Dr. Stan London, Dr. Richard Lehman, Teri Clemens, Bill Seebold, Tom O’Toole, the Boys & Girls Club of St. Louis and the Webster University baseball team.

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report baldwin

unreliable, secondhand gossip from around the world* KATE MIDDLETON

News of an impending royal wee one has retailers around the world in a baby frenzy. Stores from Harrods to Macy’s are already stocking up on items the pregnant style icon might be wearing. Apparently, Kate’s setting all kinds of trends and she’s not even showing yet. There’s now a maternity ‘tea with the queen’ suit, a maternity coronation gown and the biggest trend of all—the maternity size 0 line.

JENNIFER ANISTON The good news just keeps coming for the 43-year-old former Friends star. After a rumored ‘surprise’ wedding to writer/ actor Justin Theroux, there’s talk that the couple is expecting a baby. Good for them.

If anyone deserves a little happiness after all that heartache, it’s Jen. And the birth is sure to make the cover of every magazine in the world. I mean what on earth could possibly eclipse the birth of that baby?

RIHANNA The sexy pop star landed a new gig last week: She was hired as a runway model for the now notoriously racy Victoria’s Secret fashion show. The lingerie designer let the singer strut her stuff, sporting a lacy bra and panty set under a short, sheer robe. Rumor has it she was the hit of the show. Although apparently nobody told her where the runway ended, as she continued out the door in the outfit and hit the town for sushi and dancing.

HOLLY MADISON The former Playboy playmate and Girl Next Door, and current pregnant nesting housewife was recently hospitalized with severe morning sickness. Madison was quoted as saying she was vomiting all the time, and something just felt really wrong, so her doctor told her to go to the emergency room. It’s true that can be scary. I mean, after seven or eight fuzzy navels, you usually just vomit once or twice, and then it’s over.

*so don’t quote me.

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Permit Damage

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OU KNOW WHAT? I GET IT. Well, I mean I’m starting to get it. Kids grow up. They walk, they talk. They learn to add and subtract; and eventually, they reach a level of algebra that surpasses my diminished capacity. They learn how to play a sport or a musical instrument. They may even pick up a second language. However, here’s something you might not know: They drive.

And we’re not talking Big Wheels or those little imitation things that buzz up and down the driveway—actual cars.

Last week, Cranky turned 15. It was a Sunday and it was pretty much like any other day; well, any other birthday. She chose where she wanted to go for dinner, opened a few gifts, replied to 72 Happy Birthday texts and read the 2,000 wall posts from well-wishers on Facebook. You know, pretty much like when we were kids. All in all, it was a very pleasant day. At least that’s what I was thinking as I settled in for the evening to catch up on an old episode of The Mentalist.

That’s when it happened. It seems like that’s when it always happens—like that moment in a slasher flick when the main character finally breaths a sigh of relief, safely tucked away in a closet, and suddenly, the ax smashes through the door.

Mom, can you take me to the license bureau tomorrow? I want to get my learner’s permit. Um, what? I quickly circle the wagons and prepare my defense—I knew that law degree would pay

Debbie Baldwin

TANGENTIAL THINKER off at some point. Well, you know there’s a test, right? To my surprise, she is prepared with her response. I know there’s a test. I told you I’ve been studying. Silly me. When a child is in their room ‘studying,’ I just assume they are talking on the phone or watching TV. I’ve taken four practice tests, and I passed two and failed two.

OK. I’m liking my odds—factor in nerves and the oh-so-cozy atmosphere at the DMV, there’s no way she’s passing that test.

So off we go. In she goes. Out she comes. Out she comes with a suspiciously official-looking document. She passed. By one question, she passed. I drove us back to a less-congested area and was promptly ordered to surrender the wheel. The remaining blocks passed in a blur. I can recall a few winces, a dashboard grab and a strong leftward lean—as if willing the car not to hit a mailbox. I know the policy about drinking and driving, but I’m wondering what the rules are for passengers. Well, 352 more days of this and she’ll be on her own—a licensed driver.

Then I can stop worrying. Right?

REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEW

THEATER REVIEW

Fully Committed STORY

Hitchcock

HANNIBAL DIRECTOR

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RATING: 9 out of 10

ALWAYS WANTED TO BE SOME SORT OF ‘BUFF’—TURNS out I am a movie buff. I also happen to love all things Hitchcock; well, most things Hitchcock, and frankly, I thought I knew quite a bit about the man. Turns out that wasn’t the case, and I have this film to thank for enlightening me. Hitchcock is quite simply an intelligent and brilliantly acted film about a genius and his many obsessions.

Our story begins late in Alfred Hitchcock’s (Anthony Hopkins) career. Paramount offers him script after script, and he rejects them with overt disdain. Then he discovers a novel called Psycho, the story of Ed Gein, the most notorious serial killer of the time. Among other atrocities, Gein exhumed his dead mother and kept her in her bed. Psycho is going to be Hitchcock’s next film…of course, not if the studio or the censors have anything to say about it. Hitchcock finances the film himself; and with the help of his wildly capable wife, Alma (Helen Mirren), and devoted secretary, Peggy (Toni Collette), they go to work.

He casts Janet Leigh (Scarlett Johansson) in the lead role, Anthony Perkins (the uncanny James D’Arcy) as Norman Bates, and Vera Miles (Jessica Biel) as the sister. Hitchcock slaves tirelessly over the film; meanwhile, he walks a fine line between voyeur and pervert as he perpetually scours the landscape in search of the illusive Hitchcock blonde.

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this film. Hopkins and Mirren are both on the Oscar short list after this fabulous journey back to the golden age of Hollywood.

Playing for Keeps KEEP IT

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN LAMB

RATING: 3 out of 10

Sam is a struggling young actor in New York City. To make ends meet, he toils away, taking reservations in the cramped, windowless basement office of a tiny restaurant in Manhattan.

A typical day for Sam is dealing with upper-class sorts, making calls for the ‘best’ table at the trendy establishment, as well as taking myriad and maddening orders from the maitre d’, the executive chef and his co-workers. He also gets to listen to the sundry excuses offered by his talent agent for Sam’s painfully meager acting assignments.

Not only is the restaurant ‘fully committed,’ as in the parlance preferred by the executive chef that indicates ‘filled to the brim’ with diners, but Sam is on the brink of losing his sanity, as well, especially with Christmas approaching and his prospects of going home to South Bend, Ind., increasingly unlikely.

HIGHLIGHTS This one-act comedy has been a hit ever since it was conceived by playwright Becky Mode and performer Mark Setlock in 1998. A single performer, Greg Fenner, essays an incredible 41 roles in the 90-minute work.

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

GROUP: Stray Dog Theatre VENUE: Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee Ave. DATES: Dec. 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 TICKETS: $18$20; 865-1995 or straydogtheatre.org More theater reviews available at laduenews.com.

Somehow, director Gary Bell precisely navigates Fenner through this mind-numbing maze of characters, each of which the actor presents as different from the others in his whimsically creative fashion. It’s a tour de force performance that is all the more ingratiating for the way that Fenner keeps focused on the story rather than capitulating to easy laughs, resulting in a remarkable and frenzied evening of achievement.

Fenner’s work is anchored by the portrayal of Sam as a genial, energetic young man who resorts to periodic, impromptu exercises to re-energize his spirits after each flurry of frenetic phone calls. He’s also the arrogant executive chef, the timid receptionist, the officious maitre d’, etc. Fully Committed is an engaging and charming piece and a smart choice by Bell for a holiday offering. That’s especially so with the gifted Fenner decking the halls of Tower Grove Abbey with his magnificent performances—all 41 of them.

BY MARK BRETZ

Gerard Butler needs to fire his agent. How on earth he attaches himself to these projects, I have no idea. I mean, I muddled through The Naked Truth, where he wooed the flinty Katherine Heigl. I threw up a little into my mouth during Bounty Hunter with the lovely Jennifer Aniston. I tried to go see his surfing movie, Chasing Mavericks, but apparently between the time I pulled out of my driveway and the time I parked my car, it had left theaters. Here, I draw the line.

George (Butler) is a washed-up sports star who has lost everything. In an attempt to win back his wife, Stacie (Jessica Biel), and son Lewis (Noah Lomax), he volunteers to become the children’s soccer coach. Forget match.com or the bar scene—become a soccer coach and desperate, libidinous soccer moms will be on you like chrome on a bumper.

I can’t really tell you much more after that. Quite simply, what we have here is a romantic comedy that is neither.

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

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spicybits HELEN FLETCHER, currently the pastry chef at Tony’s downtown and formerly of the beloved Truffles has released a new cookbook, European Tarts: Divinely Doable Desserts With Little Or No Baking, and an accompanying blog, europeantarts. com. The tome is available at Amazon. com and on Kindle, and features photographs by the author’s husband, T. MIKE FLETCHER. Joyia Tapas has opened at 4501 Manchester Road in The Grove. The space has housed restaurants before, namely Crostini and Mia Rosa. The eatery features flavors of the Mediterranean, with lunch and dinner menus.

The folks at Entre will be hosting a monthlong ‘pop-up’ eatery called Le Coq, located at the Entre space at 360 North Boyle Ave. in the CWE. The menu will feature a variety of dishes, many with a focus on chicken (hence, the name). The restaurant will be open Thursday through Saturdays in January. Check out the website for details, entrestl.com/mobile.

Baetje Farms has taken home four prizes at the recent 2012 World Cheese Awards held in Birmingham, England: a Super Gold for its Bloomsdale cheese, which was deemed one of the top 16 cheeses of the world at the awards last year; silver medals for two of its Coeur de la Creme offerings and a bronze for its marinated Feta.

The fifth annual Centennial Beer Festival has been scheduled for Feb. 22 to 23 at Moulin Events and the Malt House Cellar. Highlights will include a Brewmaster Dinner and a VIP tasting room. For tickets, visit centennialbeerfestival.com.

Once again this year, Pi Pizzeria in the Loop is offering the ‘El Monstero’ pizza, sold only on the days of the popular annual El Monstero concerts at The Pageant: Dec. 21, 23, 27, 28 and 29. The pies are topped with bacon, prosciutto, pepperoni and sausage; and 20 percent of sales will benefit local charities.

BY MATT SORRELL

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DINING OUT

Mia Sorella

Viva Sorella!

MIA SORELLA, THE NEW restaurant from brothers Jamie and Steve Komorek, wh o ow n t h e p o p u l a r Trattoria Marcella in South City, aims to take fresh, traditional Italian fare out to West County.

A casual, family-friendly vibe pervaded the restaurant. It was by no means Trattoria West, but definitely had its own personality. The atmosphere was more laid back, thanks to the open kitchen and spacious bar at the front of the space.

Planning ahead is a wise move before dropping in for a bite. Mia Sorella doesn’t take reservations; and though we visited early in the evening in the middle of the week, every seat was taken by the time we left, so expect a bit of a wait.

The cocktail list was actually pretty lengthy, and it was good to see so many classics available, but the execution was a little off. For instance, The Southside ($8) was billed as containing gin, tonic, ginger liqueur, lemon juice and absinthe. A traditional version of this drink has mint, and the fizz from seltzer or club soda instead of tonic, but we were game to try this variant, and especially curious to see how the addition of ginger and absinthe would play out. But the tonic overpowered everything, and the result was a tall gin and tonic.

Fortunately, the cocktail ‘fail’ was mitigated by some tasty apps and entrees. The Warm Prosciutto and Fontina Spiedini ($8) from the Antipasti selections was a great way to start. Two skewers of meat and cheese, served on a bed of baby arugula that had just a bit of balsamic and olive oil drizzled over it, was a sort of appetizer and salad all in one, and a savory yet light way to start off.

The Angel Hair Puttanesca ($12) was a hearty combo of pasta and the traditional spicy red sauce of capers, black olives and anchovies. For an extra $5, we added scampi to the mix, which were huge and tender with a light breading. The Herb Crusted Scampi ($17) from the Secondi list, were grilled and served around a cauliflower cake with tomato,

BY SIDNEY LEWIS

basil and a little lemon. The cauliflower cake was the real star of this dish, creamy but not mushy, and surprisingly flavorful. Oddly, the scampi were actually fewer in number and smaller in size than the ones served as add-ons to the pasta. We paired this dish with a glass of Girard 2010 Russian River Valley Chardonnay ($10), which was serviceable; but in hindsight, we should’ve gone with something a bit heavier, like a good pinot noir.

For dessert, Budino ($6), a chocolate pudding with caramel and topped with whipped cream, served in a jar, was a sweet, rustic way to finish up.

There also was a wide selection of other dishes available, including an array of pizzas and paninis, as well as classics like Fruitti Di Mare and Chicken Milanese, and lunch service was also an option.

Thanks to the Komoreks, it’s now even easier for those farther west to get quality Italian fare.

14464 Clayton Road, 636-333-1015, miasorellastl.com.

LN COOKS

Confit Turducken Deep-Fried Q: Chef, with the holidays around the corner what to cook is the center of conversation at my house. It always comes down to deep-fried turkey or a Louisiana-style turducken. A family divided. Please help me, what do you think?

A: What a dilemma! Deep-fried turkey is popular in St. Louis; and the turducken, which was reintroduced by Chef Paul Prudhomme, involves the process of stuffing a bird within a bird. In this case, a chicken within a duck within a turkey. These roasted creations are found from Iceland to Persia, where the largest stuffed item on record is eggs in a fish in a chicken in a lamb in a camel. The delicacy is served at wedding dinners of sheiks and other VIPs, and holds a Guinness record.

Both of your choices are great, and I don’t think I can decide which I like better. So here is a recipe that I think will settle—once and for all—the battle of the birds. It takes time but the wait is well worth it.

As an added touch, I made a peach and pecan butter and rubbed it over the skin before serving.

Editor’s Note: Chef John made his first-ever deep-fried turducken last month and gave LN staffers the honor of being the first ones to taste-test his creation. The triple-bird masterpiece was a huge hit…in fact, we’re still talking about it…

INGREDIENTS

The Confit

DIRECTIONS:

stuffing process. Finally, do the same with the chicken.

3 lb. whole chicken

6 bunches fresh thyme

6 lb. whole duck

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

12 lb. whole turkey

10 garlic cloves

For The Brine

4 bunches fresh oregano

2 gallons water 2 c kosher salt

Fresh ginger root (approx.

5 inches), peeled and split

Bring water to a boil in large, deep pot. Add ingredients for the brine.

Boil 10 minutes. Refrigerate overnight.

The next day, add the chicken, duck and turkey to the brine. Make sure the meat is completely submerged.

Cover and refrigerate for two days.

2 T fresh rosemary

1 fresh jalapeno, split

The Build

Roll the birds together; and using butcher twine and a trussing needle (this is a large sewing needle that is used to stitch the meat and skin back together), sew the two ends back together tightly. If you do not have a trussing needle, you can tie the bird together in consecutive knots about every inch down the length of the bird. Be sure to tie the wings and legs close to the body.

8 leaves fresh sage

1 orange, quartered

3 T fresh thyme

1 onion, quartered

3 garlic cloves

12 strips bacon

1 yellow onion, quartered

2 gallons vegetable oil

Debone and shin the chicken and the duck. For the turkey, remove the breast cavity and thigh bones, leaving the wings and leg bones for presentation. If you do not know how to do this, most butchers will do it for you at no extra charge.

4 c bacon fat 2 lb. butter, diced The Rub 2 T kosher salt 2 T black pepper 1 T dried sage

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2 T garlic powder

Lay the turkey skin side down on your cutting board, season with salt and pepper and spread your favorite stuffing (mine is an andouille corn bread) thinly over the meat. Next, lay the boneless and skinless duck meat down and repeat the seasoning and

Now that your birds are tightly trussed, rub the entire bird skin of the turducken with the rub and let rest for about 4 hours.

In large roasting pan, place all dry ingredients on the bottom of pan, layering the bacon on top. Place the turducken on top of herbs and bacon. Add bacon fat and butter; and then fill enough oil to cover the entire bird. Cover and place in 275-degree oven for approximately 3 1/2 hours. Use a thermometer to make sure the internal temperature is at 160 degrees.

Have your fryer ready when the turducken is done.

Carefully remove turducken from oil, and let rest for 15 minutes before deep-frying. Deep-fry for about 7 to 10 minutes until golden brown, and remove.

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DIV ER SIONS Across 1. Arab V.I.P. 5. ‘___ it on my tab’ 8. Animal hides 13. Earned 14. ‘Eh’ 15. Freeze 16. Archipelago part 17. Lying, maybe 18. Ivory Coast neighbor 19. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, 1986 22. Con 23. The Catcher in the___ 24. Hug, perhaps 27. Relaxing destination 29. Discontinue 33. Mushroom caps 34. Holler 36. ___ Maria 37. Jennifer Jason Leigh, 2002 40. ___-Wan Kenobi 41. Wear away 42. Dine at home 43. Change states?

45. ‘___ alive!’

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50. Ann Miller, 2001 58. Broadcasting 59. Eye 60. Sills’ solo 61. Mixes up 62. Indian plant 63. Bamboozles 64. Bakery offering 65. Clinch, with ‘up’ 66. Trick joint?

Down 1. Give off, as light 2. Hit ‘70s comedy 3. Doing nothing 4. Said over and over 5. Address abbr.

6. ___-friendly 7. ___ list 8. _____ Nuthatch (western bird) 9. Seconded 10. Economical 11. Prepare a guitar, say 12. Fix, in a way 14. Caesar or Cobb 20. Sedimentary rock

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE 21. Charlatan 24. Computer memory chip acronym 25. Weeper of myth 26. Swing wildly 27. Outbuildings 28. Dermatologist’s concern 30. Indian condiment 31. Not perfectly round 32. Certain bird feather 34. Reason to go to the dry cleaner 35. Like a wedding cake 38. Architectural projection 39. Pennsylvania lake 44. Casual top 46. Venomous snake 48. Trigger or Silver 49. Acquired relative 50. Lion’s share 51. ‘Do ___ others’ 52. Animal house?

53. Records 54. Chill 55. Laundress’ duty 56. Kudzu, for one 57. ___ on Down the Road

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DIV ER SIONS THROUGH 12/15

THROUGH 12/23

THE DIVINE SISTER Hot City Theatre presents the new comedy, The Divine Sister, at the Kranzberg Arts Center.

Various times. $15-$25.

289-4063 or hotcitytheatre.org.

THROUGH 12/30 NEXT IN LINE View artist Matt Hirschfield’s Next in Line exhibit, including digital illustrations, at The Gallery of University City Public Library. Free.

727-3150 or ucpl.lib.mo.us.

THROUGH 1/20 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.

THE FOREIGNER The Repertory Theatre presents the sidesplitting comedy, The Foreigner, at Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts. Various times. $16-$79. 968-4925 or repstl.org.

LIVING PROPOSAL Artist Juan William Chavez compares urban population decline and bee colony collapse disorder in his exhibition, Living Proposal: Pruitt-Igoe Bee Sanctuary, at Laumeier Sculpture Park. Free. 615-5278 or laumeiersculpturepark.org.

THROUGH 1/20 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.

ERIN BODE GROUP WITH DAVID HALEN—HOLIDAY CONCERT Listen to Erin Bode perform a mix of original songs and Christmas classics, featuring string arrangements composed by St. Louis Symphony concertmaster David Halen, at the Foundry Art Centre. 8 p.m. $30, Foundry members; $35, non-members. foundryartcentre.org.

12/15

PIWACKET HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Piwacket Theatre for Children’s annual winter festival will feature crafts, games and a puppet show at the Regional Arts Commission. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $15. 222-9469 or piwacket.com.

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12/15-23

A GNOME FOR CHRISTMAS Imaginary Theatre Company presents the creative holiday comedy, A Gnome for Christmas, at The Repertory Theatre. Various times. $6.

968-4925 or repstl.org.

12/21-23 HOLIDAY CELEBRATION St. Louis Symphony will play holiday songs, as guests enjoy hot chocolate and a visit from Santa at Powell Hall. Various times. $25-$75.

534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

12/27

BRIGHT LIGHTS THROUGH 1/1 WINTER WONDERLAND Drive or take a carriage ride through the elaborate holiday lights display, Winter Wonderland, designed by St. Louis County Park employees at Tilles Park. $10 per vehicle; carriage ride prices vary.

Various times. 534-1111 or metrotix.com.

THROUGH 12/30 U.S. BANK WILD LIGHTS Tour the Saint Louis Zoo’s holiday wonderland of colorful light displays. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $4-$5. 781-0900 or stlzoo.org.

THROUGH 12/30 CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS Part of historic St. Charles’ Christmas Traditions festival, tour a mile-long route through lit holiday scenes in Fort Zumwalt Park. Various times. $9 per vehicle; carriage ride prices vary. 636-240-2000 or ofallon.mo.us.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA The internationally acclaimed Trans-Siberian Orchestra will debut its new winter show, The Lost Christmas Eve, at Scottrade Center. 3 and 8 p.m. 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

12/28

THROUGH 1/26 WICKED See the untold story of the witches of Oz in the Grammy and Tony Awardwinning, Wicked, at Fox Theatre.

Various times. $38-$150.

534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

The Peabody Opera House. 7:30 p.m. $37-$67. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

12/13-17 DINNER WITH SANTA AT THE ZOO Guests of Saint Louis Zoo can enjoy an Italian buffet dinner, admission to Wild Lights and photos with Santa. 5 and 7 p.m. seatings on Dec. 13, 14, 16 and 17. $23-$24, adults; $21-$22, children; free, children younger than 2. Reservations required.

646-4897 or stlzoo.org.

12/14 THROUGH 1/20

AROUND TOWN

AN ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS Pop and rock artists Train, Gavin DeGraw, Grace Potter and Tristan Prettyman will perform at

KWANZAA: FESTIVAL OF THE FIRST FRUITS A Kwanzaa celebration at Missouri Botanical Garden will honor African traditions and history with storytelling and music. Noon-4 p.m. $4-$8.

577-5100 or mobot.org.

CHECK THIS OUT CIRCUS FLORA: A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES Experience Circus Flora’s high-wire holiday fun, set to the sounds of St. Louis Symphony at Powell Hall. Various times.

Dec. 14-16. $35-$75. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

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LAST FLASH

Saint Louis Art Museum

John and Terry Shepley, Eleanor Moore

Ken and Mary Bower

Covenant House

Julian and Hope Edison, Brent Benjamin

Bud Drennan, Roxanne Frank, Leif Selkregg

Laumeier Sculpture Park

Suzanne and Rich Link

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Scott and Christi Gordon, Rob Rodell, Jay Barbeau

Jim Dankenbring, Mayor Francis Slay, Jeff Rainford

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Morgan Roberts, Hannah Sullivan, Kendall Roberts, Madeline Dude, Katie Prosperi, Bridget McKinney

Taylor Avery, Ashley McSkimming, Lucy Jonas

Jennifer Baniak, Angela Baniak, Carrie Lessel

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Ed and Marla Cohen, Marilyn and Ken Steinback

Jackie Pollvogt, John Peterson, Jacki Paletta

National Charity League

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Cara Wuebbeling, John Demos

Susan Barrett, Susan Sauer with Atticus

Philip Slein, Mary Ann and Andy Srenco

Grand Center Inc.

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Mike Newport, Mary and David Steward, Peggy Barnhart

Julie and Tim Noonan

Peggy and Jerry Ritter

Paul Reuter, Phyllis and Kenneth Langsdorf

genovese jewelers

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for diamonds also has outpaced the supply, creating upward pressure on prices, Genovese notes. “I’m fortunate that we buy in volume, but you have to be diligent about finding the right materials at the right prices.”

In addition, the selection of the other 40 percent of Genovese’s large inventory takes careful consideration.

Buyer Katie Kelly focuses on selecting the right items from other jewelers and wholesalers, allowing for high turnover and preventing stale inventory, Genovese says. “If there are even three or four items out of the 14,000 we have in stock Joe Genovese, that we don’t sell in a year, I’d Owner, Genovese Jewelers be surprised.”

The jeweler’s methods have allowed it to have record years repeatedly, despite the recession, and “things have never been better,” Genovese says. An emphasis on customer service, with pieces guaranteed for life, hopes to encourage customers to think of Genovese when they think of jewelry. With the arrival of the holiday season, the store is ready to help those customers find special gifts for their loved ones. “It’s a lot easier to pick out a piece of jewelry than a dress—every woman looks good in diamonds.”

“It’s a lot easier to pick out a piece of jewelry than a dress— every woman looks good in diamonds.”

compounded medications

COME SEE THE MARyVIllE UNIVERSITy BASkETBAll SAINTS

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“The foundation of pharmacy practice is the relationship between the physician, the patient and the pharmacist, and our compounding pharmacists are passionate about taking care of patients. Only the advent of mass-produced pharmaceuticals has decreased compounding over time.”

compounding for 25 years with three of the six Mercy pharmacies each specializing in different areas. “We limit our practice to only those areas in which we have full confidence in the products we dispense,” he says.

Wilson also emphasizes experience and careful quality controls. Bellevue Pharmacy i s o n e o f two p h a r m a cies in Missouri accredited by the national Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB). Maintaining that accreditation requires periodic on-site inspections

by PCAB surveyors, continuing education for staff, and the use of high-quality, sterile chemicals and equipment.

Wilson regularly sends samples of compounded products to Dynalabs, a St. Louisbased quality assurance and testing facility. “Accredited compounding pharmacies undergo continual quality control,” he says.

Having worked in retail and Jake Wilson, president of hospital settings, Wilson adds Bellevue Pharmacy that “never have I been in a business where the relationships with patients are so positive. Patients come here because they have a need that we can meet. This is real pharmacy—doing what pharmacists do best since the beginning of the profession.”

TWO GAMES

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References.

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

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