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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] Travel is fun; that’s why it appears on so many ‘what’s your favorite hobby’ lists. And why people often devote their retirement to it. As a frequent traveler, I can honestly report I haven’t been to a single place I didn’t like, or at least appreciated/learned something from. That is not to say that some destinations don’t speak to you more than others—like the one in this issue, Helsingor, Denmark, did to me. That’s because the small town 15 miles from Copenhagen holds the actual castle that inspired the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

Maybe you have to be an English Lit. nerd to find that exciting: It’s not like Shakespeare ever walked the cavernous halls of Helsingor’s castle (which he called Elsinor). Or that Hamlet actually paced those embankments overlooking the Baltic (of course not—he’s fictional!).

But the thought of standing in the place that sparked the imagination of The Bard—well, that’s enough to titillate most English majors.

Which brings up an interesting thing I’ve heard many say about travel: It’s the most unlikely, off-the-beaten-path places that yield the richest rewards. They may necessitate you moving outside your comfort zone—like figuring out how to take a train, then a bus to Helsingor.

But actually, the more hassle it is, the better in the re-telling. It gives you a war story to share— just like the soldiers at Agincourt in Henry V.

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VOICES FOR CHILDREN by tony di martino “I WISH YOU’D NEVER BEEN BORN!” Gregory’s mother screamed. Then

she locked him out of the house again. A neighbor saw him sleeping on the street and called the police. He was taken into foster care, but struggled with behavioral issues at home and at school. By the time Annie and John entered the foster care system at ages 6 and 7, they’d never gone to school or seen a doctor. Abandoned by their birth mother, all they had was each other—but their foster family couldn’t care for both of them. Separated for the first time in their lives, both experienced behavioral problems in school, Annie’s so extreme that her teacher tried to have her expelled.

Nate and his four siblings were severely abused by their mother’s boyfriend. When their foster parent couldn’t adopt them, Nate was devastated. Over a five-year period, he was moved nine times, attended eight different schools, was shunted to six different case managers and saw six different therapists.

Today, Gregory is thriving in school and living with a caring great-aunt. Many of Annie and John’s behavioral problems were traced to a hard-to-detect form of diabetes, and they’ve been adopted—together—into a loving family. Nate, now 17, also has been adopted. He’s excelling at auto mechanics in a high school vocational training program, and wants to own a chain of auto-repair shops after he graduates from college.

Nobody wanted these kids ... until Voices for Children stood up for them. “We go to bat for abused and neglected children and youth by representing their best interests in court and in the community,” says CEO Jan Huneke. The organization’s team of CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers, social workers and child advocacy attorneys serves more than 800 foster care kids a year, making sure they get a secure home, vital health and education services, and a voice in every decision that affects them.

“Our sole focus is their well-being,” Huneke says. “We’re here for them 24/7,

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interceding on their behalf with teachers, doctors, case managers, and anyone else who might influence their lives.” For example, when Annie and John’s advocate suspected a health issue was causing their disruptive behavior, she sought out a specialist. Told there was a six-month wait for an appointment, she called the doctor at home. He saw both kids right away.

Be the Difference: A Benefit for Voices for Children takes place April 10 at Windows on Washington. The event, co-chaired by Kerrin Kowach and Brian Ungles, is sponsored by Centene Charitable Foundation. Donald Danforth III will receive the Community Superhero Award. “It’s our major fundraiser, and also raises awareness about the urgent need for CASA volunteers,” Huneke says. “Every child in foster care deserves an advocate to speak up for their needs, but only 30 percent get one.”

Without their Voices for Children advocates, Gregory, Nate, Annie and John might be on the streets—or dead, she notes. “We don’t always win, but if you don’t give up, you can save these kids.”

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3/10 James Mccann @JmcCann_13 There’s Only three things in life you can be sure about: death, taxes, and @OSH74 in the shootout. #LGB 3/10 Mandy St. Amand @mandystlpd The guy ahead of me at the @McDonalds drive-through paid for my diet Dr. Pepper.

Thanks —what a nice start to Monday 3/10 David Craig @davidcraigstl STL’s John Hamm 43 today.

His baseball movie Million Dollar Arm slated for 5/16 release.

3/8 Rob Russell @theRobRussell #Bachelor weekend has included a stop @Bogarts_STL & @TedDrewes. So far it has not included any housework or laundry.

3/8 Kourtney Thomas @KourtneyRunsSTL Virtual choir? Way cool.

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A glimpse at what’s going on around St. Louis and beyond.

Magnificent Missouri, a nonprofit that organizes fundraising events to benefit more than 20 regional environmental groups, has been named Conservation Organization of the Year by the Conservation Federation of Missouri. MagMo co-founders Dan Burkhardt and John McPheeters host an April 6 reception at Missouri Botanical Garden to celebrate the award and to preview Heartland, a Nine Network-produced documentary about state conservation efforts.

We’re losing 900 World War II veterans every day as they die of old age.

Greater St. Louis Honor Flight seeks to

celebrate these heroes by transporting them to and from the National WW II Memorial in Washington, D.C., so they can pay their respects to their fallen brothers.

St. Louisans will have a chance to say ‘thanks’ April 26, when the organization hosts Tribute to The Greatest Generation. A very special guest at the event is LOUIS ZAMPERINI, a World War II bombardier, prisoner of war and hero of Unbroken, the best-selling book now being made into a movie directed by Angelina Jolie. The tribute features vintage aircraft and military hardware, and takes place at the Jet Linx private aviation hangar at Lambert Airport.

Rainbow Village has named DENNY REAGAN, president/CEO of The Muny, as recipient of its

2014 Tice Humanitarian Award. In recognition of

his support, leadership and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities, Reagan will be the first award recipient to have a Rainbow Village home dedicated in his name.

He’ll be honored at an April 25 gala, Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

YouthBridge Community Foundation

is now offering customized charitable gift cards to businesses and organizations as an innovative way to recognize partners, clients and employees.

The cards can be redeemed to benefit a charity chosen by the recipient.

“It’s a great way to build your brand, show you care about your your employees’ and clients’ favorite causes, and spread the love of philanthropy,” says Lisa Dinga of YouthBridge.

Cards are fully tax-deductable.

Emmy Award-winning actor ED ASNER performs his acclaimed solo show, FDR, April 27 at Edison Theatre. The play, based on Dore Schary’s Sunrise at Campobello, focuses on one of America’s most complex, influential presidents as he reflects on his years in office, which included the Great Depression and World War II. Asner is best known for his indelible performance as Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

The one-night-only event is a benefit for the New Jewish Theatre, which is dedicated to the exploration of universal themes and issues filtered through the lens of the Jewish experience.

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One of the most bizarre alcohol-fueled disasters in recent memory involves a drug-addled Ballwin woman who rigged her car with fireworks—plus two mortar shells—then set off down the road in lighter-fluid-soaked vehicle with her two teenage sons aboard. The explosion and fire certainly could have killed all three, not to mention rescuers or other motorists, had the military ordnance rigged to the headrests detonated. It was bad enough: The boys were taken to the hospital for treatment of burns and smoke inhalation. Police say the woman had given her married boyfriend an ultimatum to leave his wife, and then told the boys their grandmother had suffered a heart attack.

She was charged with DWI and felony assault and jailed on a $200,000 bond. We offer yet another BGO (Blinding Glimpse of the Obvious) regarding alcohol and drugs: Leave any major decisions to when you’re sober.

You win some, you lose some. Inside the kingdom of Chesterfield, it’s a little of one, a little of the other. Sales at Chesterfield Mall have dropped, and mall owners blame it on the two outlet malls in The Valley that opened last summer. have But sales also have dropped at malls region-wide, and analysts acknowledge the two outlets may have sponged up some of that business, as well.

Meanwhile, Chesterfield is seeing a net gain in sales taxes, overall, from the bump in business at the new mega-malls. Does this mean the bloom is off the rose nationally for shopping malls? Fiscally, no. The industry increased 3 percent in sales per square foot last year, a modest gain that could be attributed to purse strings loosening in a recovering economy. But not everyone is happy. Radio Shack’s mall stores are losing ground. And the food courts are feeling the pain. Sbarro’s, a national pizza chain, has declared bankruptcy and plans to close 150-odd outlets. Well, maybe it’s just that more diners are turning up their noses at food that has been under the heat lamps awhile.

Two up, two down. For the sweet of tooth, the bad news is that a frozen-yogurt place and a cheesecake emporium in Clayton have closed recently. The good news is that with the yogurt place … a new one is cropping up in its stead.

Chill, which closed March 2, will be replaced by Yo My Goodness, a local yum factory that first opened in Webster Groves and now has a handful of other locations, including Hilton at the Ballpark. It will unlock its doors in a few weeks, so … chill. Meanwhile, My Daddy’s Cheesecake shuttered last month. But hey: Hank’s is still happenin’ in Richmond Heights… so stop the snuffling, already. OK, now smile. A new Kakao location is planned for the Centene Building in May, and although no chocolate will be made on-premises,

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plenty of it will be sold there—as will the juice of the bean. Coffee varieties from local roasters will be served. Sorry, dear readers, for the mood swings from not-so-sweet back to luscious, but that’s just how cookies crumble in our eatery environment.

There’s no way to go but up. During the ‘Fight for Air Climb’ at Metropolitan Square Building this Saturday (March 22), participants are allowed only to walk up the stairs. They’ll have to take the elevators back down.

It’s like the ultimate StairMaster workout … well, it is for Ultimate Climbers, who ascend the stairwell for 40 stories, descend, then go back up again as many times as their lungs and thighs will allow in an hour. Climbers are

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sponsored by friends, family, companies, churches and other groups to benefit the American Lung Association.

First responders, e.g. firefighters, may climb in full gear including a heavy air tank. Virtual Climbers are those who ‘climb’ from the futon; i.e., they collect donations but don’t make the climb themselves.

Harry S. Truman famously had a plaque on his desk that read, ‘The Buck Stops Here.’ Fitting, considering a recent ruling by the Missouri Supreme Court, where the buck for red-light camera cases has stopped. Again.

In a recent issue we noted that the jig appears to be up for said cameras in the City of St. Louis, and now it is for Creve Coeur, one city in the county that had appealed its camera case. The sticking point was that state officials don’t (and won’t) assess points to vehicle owners whose cars are caught on camera running a

light or illegally turning right on red: After all, ladies and gentlemen, who was behind the wheel? Mom? A car thief? The big loser is ATS: American Traffic Solutions, the Arizona company raking in the dough for bagillion ‘offenses’ caught on camera in cities operating the equipment at intersections. Do all those scofflaws, including yours truly for making a right on red, have reason to rejoice? OK, whoopee. But the rest of y’all do need to slow down: when the light turns yellow, press the pedal on the left, not the right.

A purveyor of ladies shoes at Saks in Plaza Frontenac overheard some confusing dialogue from a woman purchasing slingbacks for just south of $1,000.

He’d just brought a customer some Jimmy Choos for her to compare to the kicks he’d been showing from other fabulous designers when her cell rang. In an attempt to extricate herself from the call, she ended the conversation with the following, Honey, I have to get off the phone. I’m in the checkout line at Target. I guess it was her husband.

Clang, clang, clang went the trolley / Ding, ding, ding went the bell … Yes, it sure did.

But will it ever again, for real? Although doubt remains about the U. City trolley project, it isn’t among City Council members. Well, not completely. The council voted unanimously to extend a conditional-use permit that would actually allow streetcars one day to click along rails from The Loop to Missouri History Museum in Forest Park. But the august body did not extend the permit for as long as proponents had hoped. Let’s get to it, right? As the calendar swings toward a proposed groundbreaking this summer, we’ll have a better idea whether this is still a pipe dream or a sure thing. On one hand, it just seems—well, really cool. On the other, it will claim more trees than originally anticipated. Plus, some residents worry about increased congestion. Lawsuits remain unsettled, and the feds even had threatened to pull a $25 million grant for concerns about the trolley organization’s structure. All that said, we think this dream’s extreme coolness means it should become a reality. I mean, ultimately it’s NIMOOBY … Not in Most of Our Back Yards.

After spending 20 years at Oak Knoll Park in Clayton, the Artists’ Guild of St. Louis will be returning to Webster Groves, but not to the center of town at Gore and Lockwood avenues, from whence it moved in 1995.

It appears the guild will take over the vacant church building and former home of Church of the Open Door on Big Bend Boulevard, near the city’s southwest

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Matt Perry, 17, is a high-school kid with a great ride, but he can’t park it in the driveway overnight. It’s a 49-year-old Ford truck, almost three times his age, which for all intents and purposes is a classic vehicle. He bought it and pays the insurance himself, but his Wildwood subdivision, Valley View, has a rule that prohibits truck parking in driveways. The family garage is already full, so he can’t hide it in there. A neighbor came by to tell young Matt that he could call the cops about the truck, which he did, apparently. What a noodge. The rule was probably established, as have been many similar such neighborhood or city regulations, to keep work vehicles out of sight. Makes sense for an upscale subdivision.

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by rebecca koenig IF A DIAMOND IS A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND, a helpful jeweler is a man’s jewelers worldwide recognized by the Independent Jewelers Organization, whose

members adhere to high ethics, service and selection standards. This also gives them access to jewelry offered at any member company, which means they can bring in a piece a client may see in a magazine or online. “Through this network of jewelry stores, we gain access to exclusive merchandise,” Haddad says.

Not that you’d need to look any further than the store’s showcases for the ring of her dreams. “We have an enormous bridal selection, including Sylvie Bridal, one of the hottest lines right now,” Haddad says. “We pride ourselves on having an enviable loose diamond selection and about 500 engagement rings to choose from.”

If that seems overwhelming, don’t worry: The Haddad brothers are eager to lend their expertise to suitors struggling to make a ring selection. “Not every guy knows what he wants,” Haddad acknowledges. “But we do this every single day of our lives. And we have a strict no-pressure policy. Every salesperson is trained to be informational and educational.” Staff are happy to teach customers about diamonds and settings, help them develop a budget and guide them through the whole process. “It’s a great one-stop-shop resource,” Haddad says.

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secret weapon. The Diamond Family in Manchester takes its mission very seriously.

“Whether you know exactly what you want or you’re totally clueless, we have every resource you need to have a happy fiancee,” says Michael Haddad.

The business was founded in 1978 by Rocky Haddad, whose three sons, Michael, Anthony and Alex, now run the company. “It’s such a blessing to work in a family business, and it’s such a fun industry,” Michael Haddad says. “One of our goals was taking the business to the next level through technology and positioning ourself as a diamond house so we can better serve our customers.”

The brothers have certainly embraced technology: The Diamond Family has its own iPhone application, The Vow, which displays 3-D images of engagement rings. The company also offers fun promotions, such as its ‘pray for rain promise,’ which guarantees a refund on the ring price if it rains at least an inch at Lambert Airport on a couple’s wedding day. While technology is great, the brothers are quick to point out that there’s nothing like good old-fashioned personal service. As the in-house designer, Alex Haddad works with couples on custom rings, and the brothers fly to Antwerp, Belgium, the diamond capital of the world, to hand-pick stones for their inventory.

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BACK TALK A NEW KIND OF ADVICE COLUMN by raschelle burton & patty hannum I AM INVITED TO QUITE A FEW HOME CLOTHING AND JEWELRY PARTIES. I AM ALWAYS UP FOR GETTING TOGETHER FOR A GLASS OF WINE WITH MY FRIENDS BUT DO I REALLY HAVE TO BUY ANYTHING? —LOVE MY FRIENDS BUT NOT THEIR SALES

PATTY: Ouch! I am one of those people who invite their friends to parties where you can purchase clothing. So to answer your question, yes, you can come and drink wine and not buy anything. If I did not want you there I would not have invited you. But maybe a bigger unasked question is why do people have these kinds of parties? Honestly, I have them because I like the clothing, I like to have parties and I like to support my friends’ businesses. Yes, I get a discount on the items I buy, but in reality it just about covers the cost of the wine and food I serve. You should, however, never attend anything where you feel put-upon to purchase something. That’s not a party, that’s a fundraiser!

RASCHELLE: Mercifully, I don’t get invited to these often, but when I do, I go, and when I go, I buy — mostly out of latent Catholic guilt and a twisted sense of solidarity with the women who are hawking these goods. I really enjoy the plucky stories of the woman, and yes it is always a woman, who founded the company with her last $12. The last time I went to one I was sick and I couldn’t drink the wine, or eat the food, and about halfway though the fashion show, the rep said, “I don’t know you, but you look awful.” And with that, I was kindly but summarily excused. I did not buy anything and, to this day, every time I see someone wearing one of the breezy blouses or chic cashmere dusters this company sells, my heart breaks just a little.

So yes, you must go and you must buy something.

A FRIEND GETS ‘SLOPPY’ WHEN WE’RE OUT DURING HAPPY HOUR; IT’S EMBARRASSING. WHAT SHOULD I DO? —SICK OF SLOPPY

PATTY: You’re embarrassed? Well, so am I. Usually the next day, after I realize that I should not have had just ‘one more,’ even though the drinks are at happy hour prices. Here’s what you should do. First, take away her car keys. Friends, no matter how embarrassing, don’t let friends drink and drive. Second, leave her alone. If she calls the next day to ask how bad she was, suggest that the last drink perhaps was not her best idea. Last, consider this: I can almost bet you have at one time or another embarrassed your friend with one of your actions. Like the time you thought you were still young enough to pull off a crop top? Or the time you wore your stilettos in the ice storm and you asked the valet to carry you to your car so you wouldn’t ruin your shoes? As long as this is just an occasional situation, buck up. As Dionne Warwick would say, “That’s what friends are for.”

RASCHELLE: This situation is fraught. There’s a serious component that I’m just not qualified to address, but there’s also the been-there-done-that component I can address. So we’ll go with that. I think you have to do everything in your power to interfere with her ability to ingest alcohol. She clearly can’t be trusted with it and you shouldn’t have to endure the humiliation she brings to the table, literally. Bribe the bartender, switch her drinks when she’s in the ladies room, stuff her full of potato skins (do they even serve those anymore?). Do whatever it takes. And when she finally catches on and questions you about it, you can just say: “What soberness conceals, drunkenness reveals.” Seriously, you’re doing her a favor. >> PATTY HANNUM APOLOGIZES TO ALL THE FRIENDS SHE HAS EMBARRASSED AND ASSURES THEM SHE WILL LIKELY DO IT AGAIN. >> RASCHELLE BURTON WOULD LIKE TO REMIND READERS THAT THIS IS A HUMOR COLUMN MASQUERADING AS ADVICE … PLEASE ACT ACCORDINGLY.

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SPRING PREVIEW [ baseball ]

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A three-peat by the Westminster Christian Academy baseball team and an amazing final performance by John Burroughs standout Ezekiel Elliott highlighted another special spring season for local athletes.

Westminster Christian Academy was the lone area state champion in 2013.

The Wildcats had an amazing 33-3 season capped by a 2-1 victory over Oak Grove in the Class 4 championship game. Westminster will enter the 2014 season on a 22-game winning streak.

Shane Benes’ home run scored Westminster’s only runs in the title game. It was his 11th of the season, which led the entire St. Louis area. Benes, a shortstop who also hit .417 and drove in 37 runs, is a senior this season.

The biggest question mark coming into the season at Westminster will be on the mound. Ben Lovell and Davis Vanderslice, both seniors ,combined for a 17-0 record last year. Senior 6-foot-4 Brennan Hehner won all seven of his decisions as a junior last year with an ERA of 1.91. Junior Luke Matheny also was dominant in limited action with a 5-0 record and a 0.78 ERA. The offense should be solid with the return of Benes, senior third baseman Caleb Hicks (.406, 36 RBI) and senior catcher Brett Bond (.360 and 41 RBI, which was WESTMINSTER second in the St. Louis area.)

The Metro Catholic Conference should be strong again this season. CBC finished second in the state in Class 5 last year, while Vianney and Saint Louis University High also made it through districts and all the way to the quarterfinals.

CBC will certainly miss Justin Paulsen, who led the entire St. Louis area with 48 RBI. He was second to Benes in home runs with eight. Senior Jake Burger (.437 with 31 RBI) and junior pitcher Matt Vierling (6-0, 2.65 ERA) were top underclassmen for the Cadets last year.

SLUH will have to rebuild on the mound. The Junior Bills lost pitchers Brian Howard and Andrew Quinn, who both had ERAs under 1. Vianney loses power hitter Matt Brown, but one of its top pitchers from last year, Jake Hemphill (8-1), is a senior.

Other top players who were underclassmen last season include: Whitfield senior Justin Chu (.469); Chaminade senior Matt Donahue (.467); John Burroughs senior Jake Wood (.444); Ladue senior Ryan Glazer (.442); Marquette senior Matt Scheibel (seven home runs); and Parkway Central senior Zack Lazenby (six home runs).

[ girls soccer ] St. Joseph’s Academy had another outstanding season in 2013. The Angels were 19-3 and third in the state in Class 3. They return their leading scorer, senior Kaley Nieters (20 goals), but will certainly miss Haley Kavanaugh, who scored 17 goals.

Webster Groves should have another outstanding team after a 22-3-1 record last season. The Stateswomen had the misfortune of being in the same district as St. Joseph’s and saw their season end in the district championship game. They return the core of their team, including junior Maddie Pokorny, who scored 26 goals last season. Webster also has a good group of freshmen and will bring back its top defender, Peyton Beck, who played only four games last season.

“I think we are a better overall team this season, although it will be very hard to duplicate our record,” says Webster Groves coach Chris Allen, whose team also won 20 games in 2012. “We have been flying under the radar a bit, but last year

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was a big season as we won the conference and the CYC Tournament. It is a dream to go to the final four, and I think we have that kind of capability, although we are in a brutal, brutal district.”

Visitation and MICDS will be among the other schools to watch this spring. The Vivettes were 15-6 last season. They lose top scorer Jade Klump (20 goals) but bring back one of MADDIE POKORNY, WEBSTER GROVES the area’s top players in senior Sarah Price, who scored 18 goals last season. MICDS was 17-3 and the Rams return their top two scorers in junior Klasey Medelberg (17 goals) and senior Caroline Militello (16 goals).

[ tennis ] Two area teams figure to be among the best in the state as the boys compete in the spring. MICDS is the defending Class 1 champion, while Clayton returns its top four players, including the two who competed for the individual state singles crown last season.

MICDS returns its top three players, Joe McAllister, Tyler Raclin and Geoff Raclin, who all placed at the individual state tournament last year, McAllister in singles and the Raclin brothers in doubles. Clay Campbell and Constantine Veronikis also return from the state lineup with newcomers Rex Serituk and Rohit Chouhan adding tennis experience and depth.

“We are approaching this season as a completely new opportunity to improve individually and as a team with each match,” Rams coach Patrick Huewe says.

“This year will have new challenges of its own that will keep our guys focused on getting better each day instead of dwelling on repeating as state champs.”

Clayton may not have the depth of MICDS but the Greyhounds have as good a top of the lineup as any team in the state. Mac Rechan returns as not only the top player on the Greyhounds, but the top player in Class 1 in the state. He won the state singles crown, beating his teammate Joey Dulle in the championship match.

Dulle himself is a two-time state champion in doubles. Josh Lee completes the all-senior and experienced top half of the lineup. Another senior, Adam Rangwala, also returns this season.

“My goal for a senior-laden Greyhound team is to get to state as a team,” says Clayton coach Susie Luten. “I know MICDS is extremely strong but I feel we can compete. Of course, another goal is Mac defending his state championship.”

CBC had the top area finish in Class 2. The Cadets were led by Alex Pozo, who advanced to the semifinals of the individual state tournament.

[ water polo ] Saint Louis University High continued its dominance in waterpolo with its 16th Missouri Water Polo Championship. And the Junior Bills did so in dramatic fashion with a last-second goal in an 11-10 win over MICDS in the title game.

Victor Castro, who is a captain this season, scored the game-winner with 1.3 seconds remaining.

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their state title team. Two-meter Jack Brauer, defender Colin Derdeyn and goalie Arthur Larson will be counted on to pick up the slack this season.

“Will the lack of experience derail the Junior Billikens?” SLUH coach Paul Baudendistel asked. “Time will tell. Our goal for this season is the same as our goal every season: be the best team we can be. Some of the players think differently, focusing on wins and losses. But I don’t want us to be the best. I want us to be our best.”

[ boys golf ] Every stroke counts in the state tournament. MICDS coach Ron Holtman certainly knows that. His Ram team came within a stroke of winning the state tournament in 2012, falling to St. Francis Borgia.

But last year it was a different story as MICDS won a close one. The Rams won by three strokes over Cape Girardeau Notre Dame. The Rams should be among the favorites again this spring as two state medalists were freshmen last year.

Drew Lilly finished second while Michael O’Keefe was 25th.

Another interesting development to watch for this season will be whether Vianney’s Matt Mueller can defend his state championship. Mueller, who is now a senior, won the Class 4 individual championship last year. Marquette had the top area team finish in Class 4 last season. The Mustangs were third.

[ lacrosse ] MICDS defeated Ursuline 12-7 in the championship game of the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association last season. And the Rams appear loaded as they get set to defend their title.

Leading scorer Rebecca Wellford returns, as does goalie Ellis Chaifant and a talented core of returning seniors led by Olivia Polk, Gabby Putnam and Emily Kyman.

in Class 3. Their top two players in kills, Alex Moll and Adam Kerr, graduated, but senior outside hitter Mike Chard and senior setter Jakob Jozwiakowski were key underclassmen contributors last season.

Vianney has been one of the most dominant teams in decades, and the Griffins were at it again last year, winning their final 12 matches en route to the Class 3 title. Vianney, which finished 26-7-1, defeated Westminster Christian Academy in the championship game. Grant Carter and David Siebum, who will be juniors this year, led the team in kills last season, while setter Kyle Foley, who will be a senior, led the team in assists.

[ track ] John Burroughs was the area’s top boys team in 2013. The Bombers finished second in state in Class 3, but that was because of a dominant effort by Ezekiel Elliott, who has graduated. Elliott capped his amazing high school career with state championships in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, 110-meter high hurdles and 300-meter low hurdles.

CBC and Marquette had top-five finishes in Class 4 and both teams return some key athletes. The highlight for the Cadets’ third-place team finish was a championship in the meet finale, the 4x100-meter relay. Two of those runners, Jerrick Powell, who was a freshman, and Stephan Hickman, who was a sophomore, were underclassmen.

Distance runner Noah Kaupilla keyed Marquette’s fifth-place finish as a team.

Kaupilla won the 800-meter run, finished second in the 1,600-meter run and ran a leg of the 4x800-meter relay, which finished second. Kaupilla also excelled in the fall in cross country, winning a state championship.

SLUH’s Raymond Wingo is another returning state champion. He won the prestigious 100-meter dash last season.

A freshman excelled in girls track last season. Brentwood’s Sophia Rivera swept the two throwing events, the shot put and the discus, in Class 2. Maplewood actually had the best finish in any class from the area. The Devils were fifth in Class 2. Essence Brewer, who was a junior last year, led the way. She won the 400-meter dash and was third in the 200-meter dash.

Parkway North and MICDS each finished in 10th place at state. The Vikings did so in Class 4. They graduate state champion Amber Alexander (high jump), but four girls who placed in relays: Brianna Hilt, Jasmyne Suber, Diarra Newson and Kayla Clay, who were underclassmen.

MICDS won the 4x400-meter relay, although three of the runners were seniors. Geneva Lee, who was a freshman, is the lone returning runner from that relay. Katherine Laughlin and Sara Ory return from the 4x800-meter relay team, as does Lee. They finished third.

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“The leadership and hard work of the seniors show continuously,” MICDS coach Traci Phipps says. “I have high expectations for this team. We are expecting our players to work twice as hard, since everyone wants to knock us down because we are the defending champs. Last year does not matter. It’s a new year, a new team and we are going to have to work twice as hard to achieve our goals.”

MICDS won its last 10 games last season, and 15 of its last 16.

[ volleyball ] The boys compete in the spring and a pair of teams in the Town & Style coverage area will defend state titles.

For one of the teams, the state crown was a new experience; for the other, it was old hat.

The Lafayette boys matched their girls team with a state title in 2014, their first. The Lancers, who finished 31-5-1, defeated CBC in the championship game EZEKIEL ELLIOTT, BURROUGHS

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research projects funded by PTC13, and reveal the PTC14 goal of $3 million WHO | Ben Linehan and Micah Plummer were named Clare Blase Spirit Award Recipients; Mary Wright Hubbs was named Volunteer of the Year HIGHLIGHTS | Cocktails and savory hors d’oeuvres; special guest speakers, including Leisa Zigman of KSDK, Mark Brandom of The PrivateBank and Bob Roll, professional cyclist, sports commentator and author

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WHAT | Dancing with the St. Louis Stars WHERE | Four Seasons Hotel WHY | All proceeds from the event benefit Independence Center as

it works to restore the lives of adults living with mental illness WHO | KMOV news anchor Claire Kellett served as emcee; Ron Kruszewski of Stifel Nicolaus served as gala chair HIGHLIGHTS | Dazzling ballroom dancing performed by local celebrities and their professional partners, including Warner Baxter, David Diener, Nicole Genovese and Sue McCollum

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awardees Michael and Noémi Neidorff and Centene Corporation for their tireless efforts to ensure brighter futures and specialized care for children in the foster care system WHO | CEO Kevin Drollinger and board chair Bill Jenkins welcomed and thanked guests; Donna Wilkinson served as event chair HIGHLIGHTS | Cocktails, dinner and a program highlighting Epworth’s vibrant 150-year history

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WHAT | Rio Red Carnival 2014 WHERE | Hyatt Regency at the Arch WHY | To benefit men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS WHO | Emcee Jim Connett, board chair Diane Levine, president/

CEO Opal Jones, chairs Dianna and Joe Adorjan, honorary chair Dr. Jay Joern, Tom and Carol Voss of corporate sponsor Ameren HIGHLIGHTS | Auctions, entertainment from Vivants, Dr. Zhivegas, Somba Bom and dancing

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Dining in the Dark Visionary Awards Dinner WHERE | Hilton St. Louis Ballpark WHY | Dining in the Dark events are hosted in cities across the nation to raise awareness about the impact of retinal degenerative diseases and to generate funds for sight-saving research. Guests had to navigate a meal without sight, illustrating the Foundation’s important mission.

WHO | Visionary Award winners Bob O’Loughlin and Matt Holliday, dinner co-chairs Jason and Leslie Morris, honorary chair John Mozeliak and chief development officer Jim Minow HIGHLIGHTS | The event raised more than $320,000 and guests experienced a culinary encounter of heightened senses.

GALA CO–CHAIRS Alexis Cossé / Dorte Probstein HONORARY CHAIRS Terry Good / Donna Moog / Emily Rauh Pulitzer / Susan Sherman Tickets start at $500. Sponsorship starts at $5,000.

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Trustees of the Martin Silk Foundation, Crown Center residents and older adults from the surrounding community enjoyed an evening of music by members of the St. Louis Symphony when SymphonyCares for Seniors performed at Crown Center for Senior Living.

At the pre-event for its March 7 A Taste of Fiction fundraiser, St. Louis Public Library hosted chefs from St. Louis restaurants and bakeries.

Proceeds from the evening benefit culinary programming and the culinary collection at the St. Louis Public Library.

More than 400 guests attended Saint Louis Crisis Nursery’s second annual Eat. Shop.

Love. community celebration at Plaza Frontenac. Guests donated more than 300 purses filled with women’s toiletry and beauty essentials, as well as basic needs items such as grocery store gift cards and bus passes.

PICTURED: SALLY COHN, MARGI KAHN

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ST. PATRICK CENTER

More than 700 contestants and 200 volunteers gathered for the 11th annual World’s Greatest Sports Trivia Championship to benefit St. Patrick Center’s employment, housing and health programs.

NADOZ BAKERY & CAFE

The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribboncutting ceremony to welcome Nadoz Bakery Cafe to the Chesterfield Valley. Chesterfield mayor Bob Nation presented owners Steve and Kathy Becker with a proclamation to commemorate the occasion.

THE LADUE GARDEN CLUB

The Ladue Garden Club members presented City Academy’s director of development, Steffani Lautenschlager, with a gift to help students plant fruit trees on the school grounds.

PICTURED: DIANE KERCKHOFF, STEFFANI LAUTENSCHLAGER, KAREN McFARLAND

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL

Ben Lukens, a field director with Northwestern Mutual in Clayton, presented a check to the St. Louis-based MidAmerica Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America.

CIVIC GREENING

The 10th annual Civic Greening downtown planting event, hosted by Bob and Steve O’Loughlin, celebrated Gateway Greening’s 30th anniversary.

PICTURED: BEN LUKENS, AMY WILLET, JEREMY KLAVEN, STEVE GROSS

PICTURED: WENDY TIMM, NATHAN GARRETT, JACK REIS

RELIV INTERNATIONAL

Reliv International held an awareness campaign and fundraiser for National Wear Red Day, a women’s heart disease holiday, on Feb. 7.

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St. Louis County Library craft groups donated more than 2,000 handmade blankets, hats, gloves and scarves to local charities as part of the Warm Up America project.

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Progress 64 West presented its third Life Achievement Award in 26 years to John Hammond, a director of Frontenac Bank and a board member of Lindenwood University, where he recently established the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise.

PICTURED: BARBARA HAMMOND, JOHN HAMMOND, GARY HOLLINGSWORTH, DEBBIE SHAW-FRANKE, DONNIE WIELAND

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Customers of St. Louis area Hair Saloon For Men donated a truckload of goods to St. Louis Fisher House, a home away from home for the families and caregivers of vets hospitalized for extended stays at the St. Louis Veterans Affairs Medial Center.

PICTURED: TOM TWELLMAN JR., TOM TWELLMAN

SAINT LOUIS BALLET

The Saint Louis Ballet was feted at the home of Susan and David Sherman as it kicked off ticket sales for the annual Love is in the Air Gala, which raises funds to support the ballet and its educational programs.

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ON A PICTURESQUE FALL DAY ATOP A BLUFF on Castlewood Park’s Lone Wolf Trail, Kevin Wolf asked Jessie Johans to spend the rest of her life with him. The native St. Louisans’ love story unfolded in their hometown, and the couple made sure to weave plenty of local favorites into their elegant November wedding—including a late-night delivery from Imo’s.

When Jessie walked down the aisle of St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church, it was the first time the couple saw each that day, but Kevin made sure his bride felt loved the whole time. “When I came home from the nail salon, Kevin surprised me with roses and a nice note,” Jessie says. A second surprise came during the ceremony, when Jessie was presented with a second wedding band.

Afterward, guests enjoyed a reception at the Missouri Athletic Club, where both Jessie and Kevin spent time growing up. During the cake cutting and first dance, Al Failoni, owner of Failoni’s Restaurant in Manchester, serenaded the couple with Frank Sinatra songs. “Kevin hangs out at Failoni’s all the time, so Al came and sang to us,” Jessie says.

To downplay the MAC’s serious vibes, the couple had some fun with their newly shared last name.

Two howling wolves perched atop the cake, and a wolf-shaped alcohol luge kept guests entertained.

“We wanted something fun and interactive, and it was the hit of the party,” Jessie says.

The couple lives in Manchester. Kevin is a senior financial analyst at Express Scripts and Jessie is regional manager for Young Presidents’ Organization.

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IN JULY 2013, SETH WILLIAMS went on bended knee at the top of a ski mountain in Sun Valley, Idaho, and asked Rebecca Levy to marry him. The St. Louis natives met two-and-a-half years earlier, at an event put on by the Young Professionals Division of the Jewish Federation, at SubZero Vodka Bar. “Pretty early on I knew I wanted to be with him and that he was unlike any of the other guys I dated,” Rebecca says.

The proposal setting was carefully chosen. “My family vacations in Sun Valley every summer,” Rebecca says. “And the mountaintop where he proposed is actually the same spot where my dad proposed to my mom almost 30 years ago.”

Rebecca’s parents, forewarned about the occasion by Seth, hid on the mountain to capture the moment. After she accepted, the group celebrated with champagne and lunch.

Rebecca and Seth are planning a late summer wedding at the Chase Park Plaza. “We are inviting a lot of out-of-towners, and the Chase is very St. Louis and historical,” Rebecca says. “My parents live in the Central West End, so I grew up in that area. It’s a special place.”

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The peach-and-gray wedding will be officiated by two rabbis, and the reception will feature music from the Charles Glenn Band and a frozen yogurt bar—one of the couple’s favorite sweet treats. “To commemorate our family members, we’re going to showcase wedding photos of our parents and grandparents,” Rebecca says.

A few months later, Rebecca and Seth will set off for a mystery location. All the bride knows is that the honeymoon will include plenty of sand, sun and relaxation. “Seth’s going to surprise me with the final destination,” she says.

The future Mr. and Mrs. live in Brentwood. Rebecca is a master’s candidate in the social work program at Washington University. Seth will apply to veterinary school this fall after a successful five-year career as an event producer.

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Native St. Louisan and MICDS alum (’96) Tracey Lewis Johnston launched Kickety Split, a web-based company offering high-end activewear for girls ages 2 to 6. The company, which plans to add a boys line, seeks to encourage a healthy lifestyle for children by providing an online resource of interactive activities and healthy recipes.

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After 30 years at Plaza Frontenac, Ylang-Ylang, a locally owned popular jewelry store, is moving to a standalone space in Colonial Marketplace near I-170 and Ladue Road. The new location is set to open in May or June.

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Resale shop The Women’s Closet Exchange, which was recently featured on Style Network’s ‘Resale Royalty,’ is preparing to open a second location at 2325 Brentwood Blvd. The 6,000-square-foot store will feature an event space, a place for couture items and the Purple Cow, which is geared toward kids and expectant mothers.

STYLISH SHOES

British shoe fashionista and celebrity favorite Sophia Webster visited Saks Fifth Avenue March 11 to debut her Spring/ Summer 2014 collection. The personal appearance, one of only three in the country, featured Webster signing her shoes and sketching live for the audience.

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City Sprouts is opening at Colonial Marketplace this April and is the area’s exclusive carrier of Pink Chicken clothing, like this adorable balloon dress, $68.

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5 | RILEY’S ORGANICS PREMIUM PRODUCTS A FOND FAREWELL

After half a century, Margaret’s lingerie shop on Maryland Avenue in Clayton closed at the end of February. Also recently shuttered are clothing boutiques Alixandra Collections and Esther, both in Ladue. Perennial favorite Melanie’s Jewelry, open for nearly 30 years, is preparing to close its doors, tentatively in June.

CLOSET MAKEOVERS AND MORE

Local St. Louisan and Lafayette High alum Jourdan Fenster opened Hangers & Heels Co., offering closet organization, personal styling and personal shopping to clients all over the St. Louis area. “Hangers & Heels is really about helping women feel like the best versions of themselves,” Fenster says. “I minimize stress by helping them get organized so getting dressed is fun and not a daunting chore.”

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THIS PAGE: Kronborg Castle, the real-life setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Bottom, from left: the castle’s inner courtyard; the Louisiana art museum near Helsingor; inside Helsingor City Hall.

OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: castle private chamber, Kronborg has the largest ballroom in Northern Europe, Andy Warhol panel inside the Louisiana museum, Helsingor street, Helsingor cafe, inside St. Olaf’s Church, Monastery of Our Lady

Helsingor story by dorothy weiner | photos by marc weiner

Even though Hamlet was a figment of

Shakespeare’s imagination, the castle he hailed from wasn’t. Named Kronborg Castle, the Renaissance palace is in the picturesque

little town of Helsingor (anglicized to

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Copenhagen. That makes it the perfect day trip for visitors to the Danish capital—and not only because of Shakespeare.

Perched high above the Baltic Sea where the straits between Denmark and Sweden are at their narrowest, Kronborg was a strategic source of power and revenue for Danish kings. When Frederik II built it in 1559, he exacted a toll for all ships navigating through those waters. Today’s visitors to the town can walk its cobbled streets and easily

imagine what life was like centuries ago. There’s an old Carmelite monastery to explore, shops and cafes, and of course, the remarkable castle with its climbable tower, maritime museum, royal apartments, moats, cannons and sea views. Best of all, Helsingor offers the perfect opportunity to see what a real Danish seaside town looks like: red-tiled roofs, brightly painted stucco homes, and charming downtown shops and cafes.

The imposing castle is perched high on a spit of land that juts into the sea. It dominates the skyline and is surrounded by moats and cannons. Inside, the castle feels very much Scandinavian, with a sober ambience that relies more on scale than sumptuousness. That’s not to say it’s plain. Ceilings are arched and display decorative frescoes, often depicting former monarchs and historical scenes. Both walls and ceilings are adorned with colorful painted motifs, mostly nautical, like shells, waves and mermaids. Many rooms display elaborate and massive tapestries that depict kings and other images of Danish heritage.

Especially impressive is the ballroom, a 62-meter long

hall, reputedly the largest in Northern Europe. The grandeur of gatherings in this very hall was so widely known that word of it traveled back to England, where the northern outpost captured Shakespeare’s imagination and caused Helsingor (Elsinore) to become the setting for his famous Danish prince. During feasts, no fewer than 25 courses were served, and guests spent the better part of the day (and night) at table eating. It was common for ladies to carry around a goose feather to induce vomiting to make room for the rest of the meal. And in another bit of trivia, we learned that today’s lowly lemon was considered the epitome of elegance at these feasts, since it was a rarity in these northern climes.

To keep warm during Danish winters, women wore fur under their gowns and the nobility had human bed-warmers, people who would lie in the beds first to generate some body heat between the sheets. In addition, bedrooms were quite small, the better to heat them in this wintry seaside outpost.

After touring the royal apartments, we visited the National Maritime Museum, also housed in the castle. The display of artifacts emphasizes just how much the sea and nautical

FROM TOP LEFT: Church of St. Mary, Henry Moore sculpture at Louisiana museum, Kronborg Castle out-buildings, (inset) Danish crest carving

dominance shaped the history of this region. It includes old wooden mastheads shaped like women, saints and other would-be protectors of sailing vessels, as well as wonderful models of famous ships. A section on Greenland explains the history of that island, which was part of Denmark for nearly 200 years.

In the crisp cool Danish weather (even in August!), nothing is nicer than a patio lunch at one of the town’s cafes. We stopped for the traditional ‘smorrebrod,’ a large platter with some combination of meatball, chicken or fried fish and black bread, a bit of salad, boiled potatoes and peas for about $15 to $20. Danes usually add a mug of Carlsberg or Tuborg to it.

Then it was off to see The Church of St. Mary, a quadrangle of red brick buildings that includes the Monastery of Our Lady, one of the few preserved monasteries in Denmark. The late medieval complex dates to 1430 and with its beautiful gardens and inner courtyard, it’s easy to imagine lives dedicated to holy contemplation here.

Nearby St. Olaf’s Church, built in the same dark-brick, tall-spired style, offers a fascinating history of the city in the pictorial monuments that line its nave. Most impressive is the 12-meter high altarpiece, carved of oak in 1664 and depicting Biblical scenes. As we

examined its richly decorated interior, we were struck by the generosity of congregants, who funded everything from the altarpiece gilding to the massive chandelier (donated by the Guild of Pall Bearers) and font (donated in 1579 by a former mayor). St. Olaf’s was actually founded in 1200 as a Romanesque village church, and its distinctive crenellated tower was added in the early 15th century. The pulpit dates to 1567, making it among the oldest in Denmark.

On the way back to Copenhagen, don’t miss the renowned modern art museum, Louisiana, founded by Knud Jensen in 1958 as a showcase for Danish art.

Commemorating the art patron’s three wives (each named Louise), this collection and the way it is displayed distinguishes it as one of the most remarkable museums anywhere. Going well beyond its original mission, today Louisiana displays works by Picasso, Giacometti, Warhol, Rauschenberg, and many others in the unique setting of Jensen’s sprawling, modernist home. Best of all, the museum is set in the countryside, overlooking the sea, with plenty of green space for its impressive sculptures by Moore, Calder, Ernst, Arp and Dubuffet. Which makes it the perfect setting for contemplating whether to be or not to be—or for just being glad you visited Helsingor.

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[ on the cover ]

Pick a Party

April 27 | 6:30-8:30 Court Center Plaza Frontenac

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COVER STORY

ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY]

by tony di martino

IT’S NOT EVERY DAY YOU GET TO SIP WINE while watching majestic trumpeter swans fly into the sunset, or dance to jazz and enjoy gourmet delicacies in a Gatsbyesque home ballroom. But these are the kinds of once-in-alifetime experiences offered by Parties of Note, a series of themed events presented by the St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association.

“Parties of Note give St. Louisans access to unique events, set in elegant private homes and other exclusive venues that aren’t usually available to the public,” says committee chair Anne von der Heydt. “All the parties are donated by the hosts—and proceeds support the Symphony and SymphonyCares programs, which bring the healing power of music to children’s hospitals, cancer centers and assisted living facilities.”

Highlights of the current season have included ‘Life on the Mississippi,’ a tour of the Audubon Center at Riverlands in Alton, Ill., followed by live music and hors d’oeuvres; and ‘West Meets East,’ where guests were entertained by belly dancers and a Middle Eastern feast. The season finale on April 25, ‘Slatkin’s Back—with Halen,’ features conductor laureate Leonard Slatkin on the piano and concertmaster David Halen on the violin, making beautiful music together in Centene Auditorium.

Next season runs from May 2014 through April 2015. “We’re always searching for imaginative ways to put people, places and artists together,” von der Heydt notes. “The coming season promises to be the most exciting ever.” Plans are in the works for a wine-tasting dinner hosted by a St. Louisan who owns a California winery, a jazz concert by a prominent local educator,

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SYMPHONY MUSICIANS PERFORM, THEN MINGLE WITH GUESTS AT PARTIES OF NOTE. PHOTO: ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY

and an evening with Karin Bliznik, the Symphony’s new principal trumpet. “We’re bringing in a wider array of experiences and artists, not just musicians. And, as always, performers won’t just do their thing and leave. They’ll play and stay, chatting with guests and enjoying the party. That’s the beauty of it!”

The downside? “There are only about 30 events per season, and some of the venues are relatively small, holding anywhere from 10 to 100 guests,” von der Heydt says.

“Tickets go fast.” The solution: Pick a Party!, an annual affair that gives St. Louisans first shot at tickets. This year’s event, chaired by Linda Lee, takes place April 27 at Plaza Frontenac’s Center Court. “Sign-up tables are cordoned off until 6:30 p.m. on the dot, then guests make a first-come, first-served dash to reserve tickets for their favorite experiences,” von der Heydt explains. “We sell up to 60 percent of our Parties of Note tickets on this one night alone.”

After the dash, guests can restore their energy with food and drink from Bricktop’s, John Mineo’s, Fleming’s Steakhouse, Cafe Napoli and The Cakery. “We’ve got some amazing surprises in store for the coming season, but the underlying theme is always the same: to offer opportunities you can’t get elsewhere and put the proceeds toward a good cause,” von der Heydt says. “It’s all about enriching people’s lives through the power of music.”

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[ ON THE TABLE ] by jonathan carli | photos by bill barrett

[ SIDNEY STREET CAFE ] 2000 sidney st. | 314.771.5777

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

Warm, beloved urban bistro

THE CHEF |

Kevin Nashan

THE PRICES |

$12 to $15 appetizers, $23 to $30 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Monkfish, Jonah Crab, Carrot Cake, Smoked Duck, Caramelized Scallops

IT’S GREAT TO BE AT THE TOP. But, as the saying goes, with good fortune comes great responsibility.

Sidney Street Cafe has been around for 27 years, and this year it celebrated its 10-year anniversary under the ownership of much-heralded chef Kevin Nashan.

All that history and attention creates high expectations, and when you add entree prices in the $30 range, those expectations are even higher. There is no doubt this place can deliver, but there also can be disappointments, albeit small ones. For one thing, portions seem like they might have shrunk. An appetizer of Cauliflower and Pistachio ($12) was a narrow smear of white cauliflower puree and thick green pistachio puree on the bottom, sprinkled with a few dried cauliflower florets and pistachios on top. There might have been a few pickled florets in there too. As a foodie, I can admire the attention to detail and flavor in each element; as a diner, I expect more food for the price.

The next appetizer, Jonah Crab ($13), worked out a little better as the tasty Atlantic crab came with an

assortment of goodies more original than vegetable puree: tarragon marshmallows, sunchoke puree and some glistening gelees.

Entrees include choice of soup or salad. The special salad, apple-arugula, was a beautiful array of spicy arugula and frisee greens with candied walnuts, dried and fresh apples, and cider vinegar that was a sweet and satisfying starter. There was a slight upcharge, $2, donated to charity. By contrast, the house salad was a disappointment, its pitiful pile of mixed greens, with nothing else, barely filling a small plate.

An entree of Monkfish ($30) illustrated what can make a meal here totally memorable. The poor man’s lobster came smoked and in two chunks, sitting in a broth made of dried kelp and flavored with the slightest tinge of coffee (from Sump coffee on Jefferson Avenue). Also on the plate were house-made ‘tortellini,’ horn-shaped shells filled with the liver of the monkfish, a salty pâté tasting of the sea.

Another stellar entree, Caramelized Scallops ($29), reinforced that positive impression. Not only were

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

JONAH CRAB | This Atlantic crab is closely related to the Pacific’s Dungeness crab and was once considered a nuisance, as they’d get caught in lobster traps. The past few years they have gained popularity in the culinary world.

GELEE | The term refers to jellied food, a technique widespread especially in deconstructed

cuisine

MONKFISH | This anglerfish comes from the northwest Atlantic, and its tail meat, compared to lobster, has been alluded to as ‘the poor man’s lobster.’

romantic interior, it has remained one of the best restaurants in St. Louis for a decade now.

— MAGGIE P., CWE

>> This is one of my favorite ‘special occasion’ places. The food is great, and I love the front — ANDREA W., CLAYTON

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>> kevin nashan PEDIGREE |

CIA in Hyde Park, New York

FAVORITE INGREDIENT |

Salt

FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT |

FAVORITE COOKBOOK |

>> I’ve never had a disappointing experience at Sidney Street Cafe. From menu to wine list to the

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That’s hard, I love them all.

[ aftertaste ]

(original) room; it feels so historic and ‘old St. Louis.’

the scallops gigantic, perfectly seared and sweet, but the other elements on the plate delight the diner with their originality. You don’t expect hamhock broth here, or noodles made of pigskin, yet they’re not random choices. The pork elements added rich fat that made this dish more filling and satisfying; baby bok choy, braised turnips and caramelized apples were the accessories.

Filet Bearnaise ($35) was less impressive. The cut was butterflied and stuffed with a chunk of lobster, but the meat’s texture was on the mealy side. The béarnaise sauce on top was rich and creamy, but barely released its tarragon flavor; the pureed potatoes underneath— bright green from an infusion of herbs—were excellent.

Desserts were of the ‘deconstructed’ variety: the trend of taking a dish apart and serving it as its various elements. Snicker Bar ($9) came as three peanut halves, dabs of chocolate mousse and chocolate sorbet. Carrot Cake ($9) became ginger meringue, dabs of lemon curd and butternut squash sorbet.

Cooking By Hand by Paul Bertolli

MOST MEMORABLE DINING EXPERIENCE |

Eating at el Bulli after I staged there

LEISURE

full steam ahead

QUICK BITES]

by rebecca koenig

[ the western front ]

TASTE OF ST. LOUIS is relocating from Soldiers’ Memorial downtown to Chesterfield’s Central Park. The annual September festival, sponsored by Budweiser, is moving out West to take advantage of the Chesterfield Amphitheater, where celebrity chefs will give demonstrations and bands will perform.

Another crowd favorite, the ST. LOUIS BLUESWEEK (May 24 and 25), will be moving to Chesterfield Amphitheater and adding a free barbecue competition, the BBQ Blast.

FESTIVAL

[ comings & goings ]

A new restaurant and lounge is headlining in Midtown: MARQUEE, at 1911 Locust St.

BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE

THE

at the Galleria has

closed.

[ representing the midwest ] True Refrigeration has selected chef BRYAN CARR of POMME RESTAURANT to cook at the James Beard House in New York City as part of the Architectural Digest Home Design Show 2014. Carr plans to prepare a feast themed around the ‘American Heartland,’ featuring produce, meat and fish from Iowa, Missouri, Indiana and the Great Lakes.

[ green dreams ]

Washington University students proposed ways to increase use of locally grown food on campus during this year’s OLIN

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SUSTAINABILITY CASE COMPETITION. Juniors MARC BERNSTEIN and MIRIAM ALEXANDROFF won the $5,000 first prize for their ideas to use local greenhouses for winter food production and create a virtual farmers’ auction.

[ moving into mexican ]

On the heels of The Good Pie reopening in the Loop (6665 Delmar Blvd.), chef MIKE RANDOLPH announced plans for a new Mexican restaurant nearby. PUBLICO promises tacos featuring woodroasted meats. An early menu mock-up includes everything from guacamole to posole and chorizo verde.

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by amber peterson

[ ART ]

now

how we see her

Foundry Art Centre | Free | foundryartcentre.org >> Through this exhibit, artists are invited to explore what it means to be a female in today’s society. Through April 25.

now–4/20 on the thresholds of space-making: shinohara kazou and his legacy exhibit

Kemper Art Museum | Free | kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu

3/30 monoprint class

1 p.m. | Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis | $5 | camstl. org

3/30 photo-journaling workshop

2–5:30 p.m. | Green Door Art Gallery | $60 | greendoorartgallery.com

[ ETC. ] now–3/23 orchid show

9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Missouri Botanical Garden | $5 | mobot.org

now–4/26 comedy-mystery dinner: bullets in the bathtub 7 p.m. | Lemp Mansion | $52.95 | lempmansion.com

3/30 we got your 6.2 10k race for veterans 9 a.m. | Queeny Park | $35–$40 | provets.org

missouri earthdogs fun day

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10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Purina Farms | $5–$10 | moearthdogs.org >> All dogs can learn new tricks! Fun Days are a chance for your dog to experience the excitement of working in Earthdogs’ specially designed Go-to-Ground tunnels and race other dogs.

jr.

4/2

MORNING PLAY DATE 10–11 a.m.

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis Free | camstl.org

>>>4/5 CHILDREN’S BOOK CLUB 10:30 a.m.–noon | Foundry Art Centre | $10 foundryartcentre.org A book club that encourages kids to explore new books and ideas through traditional folk tales, fairy tales and more. An art project based on the story completes a morning of fun.

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[ MOVIES ] t&s saw it!

MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN >> Even movies for children should make sense. The

major flaw in Mr. Peabody & Sherman, an animated film based on the 1960s cartoon Peabody’s Improbable History, is that its plot tries to go in several directions at once, leaving this viewer, at least, quite confused.

The foundation of the story is explained first thing by Mr. Peabody himself, who tells us he is the world’s smartest dog and proves it by listing his many accomplishments, which range from achieving world peace to inventing the fist bump. Simple enough so far. He’s also invented a time machine, which he uses to teach history lessons to his adopted human son, Sherman, a wide-eyed redhead who takes it all in stride.

But society apparently has a problem accepting this unique dog-boy relationship, because on Sherman’s first day of school, a social worker threatens to remove him from Mr. Peabody’s care. To underscore how sad this would be, there’s a long, sappy montage of Sherman’s childhood, set to John Lennon’s ‘Beautiful Boy.’ The rest of the movie alternates between time-travel pratfalls, pop culture jokes and forced emotional turmoil.

Despite the plot problems, the animation is beautiful and quirky. The irreverent portrayals of history’s greatest characters are fun to watch. And the kids in the theater even laughed a few times.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Skip this one, unless the kids are really bored. —R.K. VIEWED AT CHASE PARK PLAZA CINEMAS

seen on the screen ALSO IN THEATERS Need for Speed | Bethlehem | Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me | The Single Moms Club OPENING FRIDAY Divergent| Muppets Most Wanted | The Grand Budapest Hotel | Bad Words NOW ON DVD Frozen | American Hustle | Saving Mr. Banks | Kill Your Darlings

[ THEATER ] betrayal

WUSTL Performing Arts Department | A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre | $10–$15 edisontheatre.wustl.edu >> With sparse dialogue and rich subtext, Betrayal explores human desire and the depths one might go to satisfy it.

Through March 30.

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now–3/23 the awakening

St. Louis Actors’ Studio | Missouri History Museum $20–30 | mohistory.org

now – 4/13 noises off

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis | $16.50–$76 repstl.org

3/21–3/22 scattered

8 p.m. | Motionhouse Dance Theatre Edison Theatre | $20–$36 | edisontheatre.wustl.edu

[ MUSIC ] 3/22 fabio zanon

The Saint Louis Classical Guitar Society | The Ethical Society $24 – $28 | guitarstlouis.net

3/23 st. louis symphony community partnership concert

7:30 p.m. | E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall | 560 Music Center Free | music.wustl.edu

3/27 jake clemons

9 p.m. | Duck Room at Blueberry Hill | $12.50–$15 blueberryhill.com

drive-by truckers

8 p.m. | The Pageant | $25–$27.50 | thepageant.com >> Drive-By Truckers presents a new album, English Oceans, full of character-based songs depicting relationships in conflict.

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[HOPING FOR A H ME by amber peterson

Town & Style partners with St. Louis animal adoption organizations to introduce you to local furry friends in need of adoption. Look for others on our Facebook page.

MY NAME IS SILUS, and I’m a 4-year-old domestic longhair. I’m a laid-back, loving guy who gets along great with humans of all ages, other cats and even dogs!

TO ADOPT ME // Vet-Pet Rescue | 314.800.4321 | pugmom83@gmail.com

I’M BOSCOE, a 1-and-a-half-year-old Akita/ chow chow mix. I’m a very active, friendly boy who is housebroken. I may look intimidating, but I’m a sweetheart!

TO ADOPT ME // Natalie Partenheimer at APA | 314.645.4610, ext. 124 natalie@apamo.org

MY NAME IS PHIL, and I’m a 4-year-old orange tabby cat. I’m a snuggly, loving boy who gets along with all humans and animals. Because I have both feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus, I am looking for a forever home without other cats.

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I’M PIPER, a puppy Plott hound and a squeaky toy enthusiast. Although I’m playful and enjoy running, I also can be shy around new people, so an active, yet calm home will work best for me.

TO ADOPT ME // Humane Society of Missouri | 314.647.8800 | hsmo.org

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FRONT&CENTER] by bob wilcox

WHEN SETH GORDON JOINED THE STAFF OF THE REPERTORY THEATRE

of St. Louis four years ago as associate artistic director, part of his job description included developing new plays, which was one of his specialties in his previous positions. At the Rep, his new play development has taken the form of the Ignite!

Festival of New Plays.

In the festival, professional actors give public readings of new work, and the audience is encouraged to respond in discussions afterward. Their reactions are essential for developing the scripts, which after further revision may go on to full productions at the Rep or elsewhere.

Stephen Massicotte’s Ten Questions to Ask Your Biology Teacher About Evolution initiates the latest Ignite! Festival with a reading at 7:30 p.m. March 19. In the play, a high school biology teacher encourages her students to ask questions about their world. It’s a good way to challenge students to learn. But the teacher herself is challenged when one student asks questions that probe the very basis of her teachings and of the school’s science curriculum.

The other two plays in the festival have St. Louis connections. Laura Eason’s Every Reason to Hope and Believe, which Gordon will direct, concerns a statue of Dred Scott to be placed in front of the Old Courthouse. Emma, a successful fundraiser, and Nathan, a celebrated St. Louis African American artist, had failed to make their mixed-race marriage work, but they come back together to work professionally on this project, bringing with them issues both of their past and of the nation’s. Every Reason to Hope and Believe will be read at 3 p.m. March 23.

Georama—A Mostly True Story of the Forgotten John Banvard is a musical with a book by West Hyler and Matt Schatz, music and lyrics by Schatz, and additional music and lyrics by Jack Herrick. Playwright Hyler will direct the reading at 3 p.m. March 29. John Banvard was an artist who, in the mid-1800s, created the first georama, a 3,000-foot-long scrolled painting celebrating the beauty of the Mississippi River.

Its great success introduced Banvard to a new life of wealth and fame and the problems associated with both, a theme that audiences and creators of drama love to explore.

One of last year’s Ignite! readings already has made it to a full production at the Rep’s Studio Theatre under Gordon’s direction. The playwright, Rebecca Gilman, is hardly a novice. Her play Spinning into Butter, about racial issues on a MHARI SANDOVAL AS ELAINE AND NANCY BELL AS KAT IN SOUPS, STEWS AND CASSEROLES: 1976 college campus, appeared on the PHOTO: LON BRAUER Rep main stage several seasons ago. Boy Gets Girl, about a stalker, and The Sweetest Swing in Baseball, about an artist’s mid-career crisis, have been done by other St. Louis theaters.

Gilman sets Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976 in the small town of Monroe, Wis., where the cheese factory is the major employer. In 1976, Consolidated Foods buys the factory. Consolidated’s unknown plans for the future raise issues for families, neighbors, the factory’s union and the whole community. Those issues make good drama. Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976 continues in the Rep Studio through March 30.

Ignite! readings take place in the Sally S. Levy Opera Center at 210 Hazel Ave., directly behind the Rep’s home at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Tickets for the Festival are available at the Rep’s box office, by phone at 314.968.4925 and online at repstl. org/ignite.

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SENIOR LIVING] [ SPECIAL SECTION

Senior Living Your Way

relishing RETIREMENT

by stephanie zeilenga | photos by bill barrett

WHEN IT COMES TO RETIREMENT, THE OLD ADAGE IS TRUE: ‘ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING.’ OF

COURSE GOOD HEALTH AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES DON’T HURT, EITHER. ACTIVE SENIORS NANCY PRITCHARD AND RICHARD SPENER, THOUGH, ARE AN INSPIRATION TO ST. LOUISANS OF ANY AGE. THEY’VE ALREADY ACCOMPLISHED A LOT, BUT FAR FROM RESTING ON THEIR LAURELS, THEY’RE BUSY PLANNING FUTURE ADVENTURES.

CREATIVE SPIRIT //

In the fall of 2012, Nancy Pritchard perched atop a vehicle in Kenya. Mt. Kilimanjaro rose majestically in the distance, and thousands of animals roamed within eyesight. She thought to herself, You don’t know when the bus is coming around the corner, and there are so many things I haven’t done. Within a year, she retired.

During her working life, Pritchard has owned a catering company, taught at Logos School and been a journalist. She ended her career at Moneta Group, after developing the firm’s communications department. In the middle of it all, she received her undergraduate degree from Webster University at the age of 48, later earning a master of fine arts and creative writing with an emphasis in poetry from University of Missouri-St. Louis.

A lifelong poet, Pritchard now has more time and creative energy for writing. She writes contemporary American free verse, drawing inspiration from her own life and travels, and her poems have been published in a variety of publications. She also uses her writing to help others. “I teach poetry to middle-schoolers for Springboard, which places teaching artists into public schools, mostly in the city, to bring hands-on enrichment programs to students,” she says.

Retirement also has meant more freedom to travel. Last fall, Pritchard drove with her husband to California to visit family. “One of the things I wanted to do was go on a long road trip,” she says. “It’s the craziest, most fun thing to do, because you see things you wouldn’t otherwise. We hiked Arches National Park, drove on the blue highways through central Colorado over the Monarch Pass, stayed at a crazy hotel in Arco, Nev., and spent a few days hiking in Death Valley.” Future travel plans include trips to visit her children, a road trip through the Badlands and a 2015 return to Africa, to safari in Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Although Pritchard enjoys what she calls a more peaceful life, retirement hasn’t meant entirely bowing out of the workforce. “I started my own consulting firm, and I’m doing some contract work,” she says. “I still like working, but now I can work when I want to work. It’s a mistake to think you don’t need a plan when you retire. You have to think about what you’re going to do with your days.”

AT HOME IN THE WILD //

Nature photographer Richard Spener never believed in waiting until retirement to follow his passion. “I made a decision early on that I never wanted to look back and wish I had done something,” he says. “When many people retire, their health is already fading and plans end up not panning out. I never wanted to look back with regret.”

After owning a manufacturers food equipment firm for decades, Spener retired in 2012, at the age of 74. “I enjoyed what I was doing, which is why I worked as long as I did, but it was time,” he says.

Photography has always been a hobby for him and his wife, Toni Armstrong, but it was born out of another passion. “We are adventurers first and photographers second,” he says. Spener has traveled to Alaska to paddle, hike and sea kayak more than a dozen times, and he serves as treasurer on the board of the Alaska Wilderness League. “We record our experiences with photography,” Spener says. “The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the greatest places you can go. I’ve been there five times, paddling the Arctic Ocean. I’ve been in the middle of 180,000 caribou, caribou as far as you can see. It’s incredible.”

Spener and Armstrong often act as their own guides. “When we go to Alaska, a pilot drops us off and picks us back up 100 miles down the river,” Spener says. The couple has gone on paddling expeditions around the U.S. and in Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, France and Mexico. “We’ve paddled in Mexico with the great whales and camped on barrier islands,” Spener says. “A lot of people have fears about Mexico, but we camp on islands and have never had a bad experience.”

Spener’s photographic images have been widely published, including by the National Wildlife Federation and Audubon Society of Missouri. Earlier this year, the Missouri History Museum exhibit “50 Years of Wilderness: Through the Lens of Missouri’s Eight Wilderness Areas” exclusively featured Spener and Armstrong’s photos. “We spent two years photographing the state’s wilderness areas, and we did it in part because this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act,” he says.

For the remainder of the year will travel throughout Missouri.

Spener’s retirement activities—traveling, photography and paddling—are the things he’s always made time for. Closer to home, he paddles the St. Francis River, meets with the St. Louis Canoe and Kayak Club, and leads trips in the area for the Sierra Club. What he’s doing now is just icing on the cake, he says. “I’m so busy, I wonder how I ever had time to work before.”

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FROM THE BALCONY OF ESTHER E. KATZ’S GATESWORTH APARTMENT,

she can see the retirement community’s gazebo, where residents rest while walking the grounds.

She also has a bird’s-eye view of the greenhouse, where they care for tropical plants, and the putting green. “A nice view is important to me,” she says, and she’s thrilled with what she sees outside her windows. Since moving to The Gatesworth nine months ago, Katz has fully integrated into the retirement community and is happy to be settled in her new home.

Katz’s desire to live more independently within a secure environment motivated her to move to The Gatesworth. A few years ago, the 95-year-old was hospitalized after a fall and relied on caregivers while learning to use her walker. Her decreased mobility shrank her world. “My social life after the fall had diminished; I felt very cocooned,” she explains. “One of the challenges of old age is the lack of sociability, the isolation and loss of friends. I decided … it would be in my interest to come to a place where I was not so dependent on my caregivers. I felt the need to explore a situation where I would have the kind of resources they have here available to me should I need them when my son and his wife are out of town.”

The vibrant social scene at The Gatesworth exceeded her expectations. “It’s a village,” she says.

“The opportunities for meeting people are as broad as one wants.” Using her meal plan, Katz can join friends for breakfast, lunch or dinner in the dining room, where, she says, “The food is good and very varied.” She enjoyed the group birthday celebration with the other residents who share her birth month, and she chats with buddies during the daily 3 p.m. cookie hour by the atrium fireplace.

There are activities to suit every interest, Katz says. The events calendar each resident receives weekly describes day trips, happy hours and daily health class offerings, which range from vitality ballet to water exercise. The in-house movie theater shows a different film nearly every day. Katz enjoys participating in the current events class and attending lectures. “You name it, they have it,” she says, “be it exercise rooms, classes, entertainment or speakers. It is a very alive place. I don’t know what heaven is and I don’t know if I’m going, but this is really a place that offers everything I find important.”

That includes personal care. When Katz accidentally burned her foot, a nurse arrived within minutes to help her. That would not have been the case at her former condo, where, Katz says, this year’s harsh winter weather could have prevented her caregivers from visiting. “This is a wonderful place to be during this last chapter in my life, where the staff and the people who work here are ongoingly wonderful and available. By some mysterious way, they know everybody’s name.”

She savors the combination of that individual attention with the freedom to live as she likes. “In the nine months I’ve been here, I’ve never heard the word ‘no,’” she says. “It’s really an amazing experience.”

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MOBILITY FOR U, LLC Mike Flotken, Owner

Discovering Humanity in Advanced Dementia

Mobility for U is St. Louis’ premier wheelchair van rental service for seniors and people with special needs. Our specially equipped Toyota Sienna Minivans provide freedom for our loved ones. It only takes a moment to create a memory that lasts a lifetime. We are on duty 24/7/365 and offer airport and concierge service.

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BRENTMOOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Denise Niemann, Executive Director As executive director of Brentmoor Retirement Community, Denise Niemann knows what makes a home. She spearheads a team that delivers unparalleled service to the community’s independent living and assisted living residents.

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A St. Louis tradition for more than 25 years, The Gatesworth offers residents personalized service and a variety of lifestyle options. See for yourself how The Gatesworth does senior living … your way.

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Richard M. Rubin, Ph.D. is a lecturer in philosophy at Greg Ruffing/Redux University College at Washington University in St. Louis and a family caregiver. Join us as he presents his and his wife Rebecca Barnard’s journey through dementia using photography, personal narrative and video.

Kate Myers, new director of the Friendship Fund, divides her time between the two Friendship Village campuses as she works to enhance and grow the development fund with a focus on planned giving.

Her work already impacts the communities by improving services to residents.

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Following the presentation, Alzheimer’s Association staff members will be available to answer questions and help address feelings evoked by this difficult topic.

There will also be a panel discussion with experts from Bethesda and the Alzheimer’s Association.

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED.

This program is free, but seating is extremely limited and registration is required. For more info or to register:

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If your sinuses are always stuffed up, your microbiome may be to blame. The microbiome is the community of microorganisms, such as bacteria, that share each individual’s body and live in the mouth, skin and intestines. Research from Saint Louis University, published in JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, found that chronic sinus inflammation is often caused by immune system overreaction to harmless microbes that live in nasal passages. RAJEEV AURORA, PH.D., is the study’s author.

hip help Resurfacing a hip, rather than replacing it, may be better for young and active patients, according to research from Washington University School of Medicine. During resurfacing, surgeons reshape the surface of the hip joint rather than removing part of the femur and inserting an artificial stem, as is the case in hip replacement. The study, published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, reveals patients who undergo resurfacing report less limping and pain and are more likely to return to important activities. Additionally, resurfacing preserves more of a patient’s thigh bone. DR. ROBERT L. BARRACK is the first author.

preventing pain Research at Saint Louis University is shedding light on the causes of chemotherapy pain. Chemotherapy often causes neuropathy, which manifests as tingling, numbness or burning in the limbs. SLU researchers have linked it to two pain-producing molecules, according to findings published in the journal Pain. Head researcher DANIELA SALVEMINI, PH.D., received grants from the NIH and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to test her hypothesis that blocking production and metabolism of these molecules will stop chemotherapy pain and allow doctors to use more effective doses of medicine.

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aging gracefully Wondering how to talk to your aging parents gently about their health? Researchers in the Washington University Department of Psychology are working on a solution. Using online surveys and phone calls to collect data about how adult children communicate with their senior parents, they’re developing a tool to help families broach the delicate subject. They’re still looking for participants; interested families with a single parent over 60 and at least two adult kids should email aging@wustl.edu.

improving organ donation Harvesting organs from donors is a task best done in a facility dedicated specifically for that purpose, according to a Washington University Medical School study published in American Journal of Transplantation. While extracting donations in typical hospitals can be delayed by operating room tie-ups, using a stand-alone harvesting facility is more efficient and lowers costs. Mid-America Transplant Services built the nation’s first designated organ-retrieval facility in St. Louis in 2001. Between 2001 and 2011, the average cost of retrieving a liver for transplant at Barnes-Jewish Hospital dropped 37 percent, and surgeons’ average travel time to pick up the liver dropped 5.3 hours. DR. M.B. MAJELLA DOYLE is the first author.

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BANISH BELLY FAT

DR. RICHARD MOORE

MEDICAL DIRECTOR, THE LIFESTYLE CENTER

BodyFX is a new device that decreases belly fat through noninvasive treatments. It’s FDA-approved and uses radiofrequency energy to destroy fat cells and improve the appearance of cellulite-treated areas so they look less dimpled. It’s meant for healthy persons who are within 20 pounds of their ideal weight and have small pockets of stubborn fat.

BodyFX heats the targeted zone between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius.

When the device reaches the desired temperature, a pulse of energy goes through the fat cells, disrupting their cellular membranes, thereby killing them. Studies show about 30 percent of the fat cells were destroyed after six treatments. Results are similar to Cool Sculpting, another fat-destruction technique, but BodyFx also tightens skin.

The patient comes in, lies on a bed and feels gentle suction and warmth during treatment, which lasts between 30 to 60 minutes. There is no downtime, but patients may experience a little bit of redness or a purplish hue at the treatment site. This is temporary. They can return to their daily activities the same day.

DR. BROCK RIDENOUR

RIDENOUR PLASTIC SURGERY AND PROFESSIONAL SKIN CARE

There are several ways to reduce fat around the waist. Noninvasive techniques involve the external application of cold or heat. Fat cells in the target zone are injured, die and are excreted. Two popular, noninvasive devices are Cool Sculpting, a freezing technique, and Liposonix, which uses focused ultrasound energy to heat and destroy fat cells. Cool Sculpting removes about 23 percent of the fat in the target zone with each cycle. It’s very effective and, in my opinion, more comfortable than Liposonix. Both require good skin tone.

Minimally invasive procedures include ThermiRF and Cellulaze.

ThermiRF uses a temperature-controlled cannula, a thin, hollow tube inserted through a tiny entry point in the skin. It uses heat to melt fat, but surface skin benefits, as well by contracting. Although promising, ThermiRF is not FDA-approved for body contouring. Cellulaze, a medical device that uses a small fiber optic laser to heat and destroy fat, is.

Invasive procedures include liposuction and tummy tucks. Liposuction contours larger areas, whereas a tummy tuck is best for those with loose, lax skin and underlying fat.

microdermabrasion>> + LOOKING A LITTLE WASHED-OUT? A series of microdermabrasion treatments can add luster to dull winter skin and reduce brown discoloration, fine lines and acne scars. “Microdermabrasion is a gentle exfoliation technique that helps remove the topmost layer of skin,” says JACKIE CARR, NURSE PRACTITIONER WITH AESTHETIC MEDISPA OF WEST COUNTY. “As we age, skin turnover time decreases, dead skin cells accumulate. Microdermabrasion helps reveal underlying supple and vibrant skin.” It’s most

often used on the face, neck and décolletage, she adds.

Unlike home kits that rely on scrubs, microdermabrasion uses tiny crystals or diamond-studded tips on wands to abrade the skin.

Dead skin cells are suctioned away. “We use a crystalfree machine,” Carr says. “The strength of treatment depends on the amount of suction, the grade of the wand and the number of passes over the skin. Typically there’s little to no downtime, and patients are generally able to resume normal activity. Their skin may be a little

pink, but this normally subsides after a few hours.”

Carr recommends six treatments, spaced seven to 21 days apart, with a maintenance program every four to six weeks. However, microdermabrasion may not be suited for patients with very delicate skin or skin that’s prone to broken capillaries. “It’s important to note that after brown discoloration is reduced, pre-existing broken capillaries become more visible. “

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Micro-needling is a unique way to safely resurface superficial skin. It’s done with a special pen-like device containing a cluster of micro-tipped needles, similar to what’s used for a tattoo. The process allows collagen to turn over and regenerate. Consequently wrinkles, pigmentation and scars are diminished. Because it’s very superficial and leaves clusters of normal skin between resurfaced areas, recovery time is minimal. Patients experience a red, sunburned look for two to seven days, far less than what occurs after a laser resurfacing.

Micro-needling is an excellent, minor, in-office procedure requiring no anesthesia and minimal downtime. Results are similar to those achieved with a microdermabrasion or a medical-grade glycolic peel. Adding Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to the wounded skin takes the improvement to the next level, improving texture. Skin looks smoother, brighter and healthier, with a rosy glow. Micro-needling is far less expensive than many laser and surgical procedures. It’s extremely effective, but it can’t do everything. It’s not meant for deep wrinkles, deep scars or loose skin.

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Some people freak out when they realize micro-needling requires making tiny punctures in their skin. ‘That can’t be good,’ they think. But in the right hands, micro-needling achieves a certain degree of skin rejuvenation. There’s a fine line between injury and therapeutic benefit, and often the path to improvement involves a very controlled but intentional injury. In concept, it’s no different than when we vaporize with a laser. The body recognizes something requires healing or ‘remodeling’ and it starts to mobilize all the right players to regenerate tissue.

Depending on the machine or device used, micro-needling presents us with a unique opportunity. We can topically administer nutrients, Vitamin C serums and growth factors during the 20 to 30 minutes the puncture wounds remain open. This allows for better absorption of product.

Micro-needling can be repeated and, after a while, you can achieve some cumulative effects, not as significant as with a fractional laser, but close. You can also combine micro-needling with other treatments, such as Ulthera, to tighten and lift skin.

veins>> + BOTHERED BY UNSIGHTLY SPIDER VEINS on your legs? Now is the time to treat them, says DR. NORMAN BEIN, VASCULAR SURGEON, VEIN SPECIALTIES. “You need to wear compression hose from 72 hours to a week after treatment, and cooler weather makes this chore more comfortable,” Bein says.

Spider veins are treated with an injection of sclerosing agents, the two most common are sodium tetradecyl sulfate or polidocanol, which are diluted in a solution prior to injection, Bein explains. The solution irritates the lining of the vein, sealing it shut. Eventually the vein fades. “We use the least percentage of solution,” he says. “Ulceration and staining can result if the solution is too strong or if it’s injected in the wrong spot. It’s an art, not just a science.”

Most people with spider veins need multiple treatments, which are scheduled four to six weeks apart. But beware of vein centers that sell ‘maintenance programs,’ Bein says. “They tend not to know the underlying cause of varicose veins, whereas everyone who comes here has an ultrasound study to see how deep the problem lies.” He also advises consumers to avoid centers that use saline (hypertonic sodium chloride) solution.

“It’s not FDA-approved for sclerotherapy,” he says. “It’s painful and yields less-than-desirable results.”

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HOW TO GET BIKINI-WORTHY BREASTS

DR. JUDITH GURLEY

PLASTIC SURGEON

A woman’s ideal breast size is determined by her body proportions, shape and whether she carries her weight low or high. The worst thing a woman can do is increase her breast size so much that she looks distorted.

Half of my breast patients see me for reduction, so I’m very sensitive about achieving an ideal breast size. For most women, it’s in the C to D range, which, when measured correctly, is smaller than most people think. A woman’s shoulders, waist, hips and especially her height are important considerations. But breast augmentation is more than implant size. It’s about breast shape and where that volume is being placed. There are five or six implant styles and about 300 volume sizes.

Straightforward augmentations tend to be for women who have good skin and nipple placement. But not everyone does, especially after having and nursing a couple of babies.

Big- or small-breasted, with or without implants, they don’t feel comfortable in a bikini because they have too much loose skin. They need a breast-lift and a board-certified plastic surgeon with an aesthetic eye and lots of experience.

DR. TERRY MYCKATYN

WEST COUNTY PLASTIC SURGEONS OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

If someone has a lot of fullness yet their breasts sag, we can elevate them. If their breasts hang and are smaller than they desire, we can elevate them and add volume. If the breasts are small, we can augment them.

Good communication allows us to deliver what patients desire. We use a validated scientific questionnaire called the BREAST-Q to assess patient perceptions before and after surgery, to determine how they view themselves, their breasts and their sexuality.

Three-dimensional imaging also helps. We’re one of the few practices in town to have a VECTRA XT Imaging System. It allows us to take a very detailed 3-D picture of the patient before surgery and then, using special software, superimpose various implants over the image.

This lets patients ‘see’ how an implant will look on her. It’s not 100 percent accurate, but it’s close. We can also simulate breast-lifts with the software.

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I WAS LOOKING FORWARD to an upcoming trip to the Florida Keys, and the only thing standing between me and my swimsuit was the 5 extra pounds attached to my waist. I know all about the reasonable and sensible way to lose weight: slow and steady, no more than 2 pounds a week. But I had a week—so forget reasonable and sensible: I did a cleanse.

These are all the rage for quick weight loss.

I turned to the most reliable source for health and wellness information, People magazine, to determine which cleanse would help me drop 5 pounds fast. After much research (meaning I read the article, Body Watch Celeb Cleanses: We Tried ’Em), I decided the Three-Day Pressed Juicery Cleanse would be the easiest. I ordered the products online, and a few days later they arrived on my doorstep, chilled and ready to drink I knew it was going to be a challenge. For one thing, it has been 17 years since I have gone more than 48 hours without drinking a Diet Coke.

Yes, the last time I gave up Diet Coke was when I was pregnant with my daughter. Second, I love to eat. Everything. And finally, my social life is built around food: I meet people for coffee, go out to lunch, and Saturday isn’t special unless it includes drinks and dinner. Nonetheless, I was determined.

Day one started with a weigh-in. There is zero chance of me revealing my weight, but I was pleased because apparently just thinking about the cleanse had caused me to lose a pound. I had to drink six juices, one every two hours. The first looked like chocolate milk, so I was so hopeful.

But it tasted like chocolate with a hint of freshly mowed grass (not that I have ever actually imbibed lawn clippings). The second was a combo of kale, lettuce, cucumbers and other green vegetables; it was easier to drink.

I was now four hours into the cleanse, and I could not stop thinking about Diet Coke. So I went to get a manicure as a distraction. By the time I got home, there was no stopping me. I drank a Diet Coke and ate a few peanut M&Ms, washed down by the third juice, a citrus-flavored one. Two more juices followed, and to stop the hunger pangs, I took two Advil P.M.s and called it a day.

Day two started with a clearer understanding of why it is called a cleanse. All those juices, all those vegetables ... well, consider day two a

good time to plan how you would remodel your bathroom, since you will be spending plenty of time there. It was also when I started thinking that I really didn’t look all that bad after all. Really, I have good hair. I’m funny. I’m considerate of other people. I fit into most of the clothing in my closet. What’s a few extra pounds?

Day three was when I made peace with my body. I decided I was going to follow the advice of Catherine Deneuve, who apparently said, “After 40, a woman has to choose between her fanny and her face.” I might change fanny to tummy, but I decided that drinking juice that tasted like lawn clippings mixed with sand was not the answer. So I got my husband to take me out to The Piccadilly at Manhattan for a fried chicken dinner. And, no, I will not say how much weight I lost or gained. I will say that I am heading to the mall to pick out a cute sarong to tie around my swimsuit—at the waist­—which is what I should have done in the first place.

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Watching your child catch his first fish, the peace of a cool country morning—these are the kind of moments made possible by a rural retreat. And with the way St. Louis is nestled in the fertile crossroads of two rivers, farmland is never too far away in any direction. Then there’s the current uptick in the real estate market, making a second property or farm even more attractive, says Janet McAfee realtor Andrew Bauer.

“Land values are going up, and people are looking to capitalize on that,” he says.

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Blair, whose family had land in St. Charles County when he was in college, has long been familiar with the joys of a country retreat; he even proposed to his wife on his father’s farm. “Taking my family hunting with me, catching a fish, throwing it on the grill and having vegetables from your garden—those are memorable moments,” he says.

Location dictates price and, to some extent, usability, realtor Bauer notes. “As you get farther out, you will pay less,” he says. “But if distance is a big factor, it will cost more to stay in the St. Louis metro area.”

For David Dempsey and his family, which includes two young children, the 45-minute drive from their Ladue home to their country

cabin is a major plus for both weekend trips and single-day getaways.

Dempsey’s 80 acres just outside Augusta, one of the oldest wine-growing regions in the country, has plenty of historic charm.

“It’s an 1840s original log cabin with an 1860s timber frame addition,” Dempsey says. “Our time there is all about fishing, swimming, hiking and barbecuing.”

Dempsey’s property also features a 5-acre lake. Whether purchasing property for financial or recreational purposes, having a water feature contributes to value, Bauer says. “Spring-fed bodies of water are most desirable because there’s a constant flow, but it’s always appealing anytime there’s live water, ponds or a lake,” he says. “If you can find a property with a live spring on it, that’s awesome for resale.”

But for most purchasers of a second home in the country, resale is not top-of-mind. “Many are not looking at it from a strictly investment standpoint,” Bauer says. “People are more apt to invest in land because it’s going to be a long-term retreat for family and friends.”

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10420 LITZSINGER ROAD ~ uNDER CONTRACT $1,895,000 World class 9,000SF custom home on a gated Frontenac lane. 5BR/8BA luxury master, 4-car garage.

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816 SOuTH HANLEy ROAD, #1C ~ uNDER CONTRACT $127,000 1BR/1BA, refreshingly spacious floorplan.

$1,750,000 2 lots totaling 4.74 acres in heart of Ladue, backing to Old Warson Country Club.

LADuE / CREvE COEuR/ OLIvETTE 408 SOuTH WARSON ROAD ~ OPEN SuN 1-3

$1,575,000 Refined Rehnquist built Ladue 1.5 story.

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$2,300,000 Private Ladue estate on nearly 3 acres.

5BR/6.5BA, pool, & indoor basketball court.

1028 CLAyTONBROOK DRIvE ~ NEW PRICE

26 CLERmONT LANE

$1,795,000 3-year-old Rehnquist-built home on a private cul-de-sac off Ladue’s Gold Coast, Litzsinger Road.

$195,000 Easy living in a popular Clayton condo tower overlooking Shaw Park. 2BR/1.5BA, 24-hour doorman.

$259,900 2 story in Ballwin with 4BR, 2 new bathrooms, updated kitchen with granite. Great condition.

$725,000 Exceptional newer 5BR/4.5BA. Open plan, finished LL, professionally landscaped, move in ready.

$2,150,000 Totally renovated 7,000+ square foot home on 1.8 acres, brand new pool and pool house.

$300,000 3BR/3BA complete w/contemporary updates.

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33 DROmARA ROAD ~ uNDER CONTRACT $2,295,000 5acre Ladue Estate. 4BR/7BA. 7,000SF. Pool and pool house.

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$700,000 Fabulous double lot with amazing location! The perfect opportunity to build your dream home or divide.

7117 CORNELL AvENuE ~ OPEN SuN 1-3

$2,200,000 Ladue schools, main floor master suite, 8,000+/- SF, walk-out LL, wine-cellar, 3-car garage.

$339,000 4 bedroom home with master suite, formal living room, first floor family room and sun room.

5 SQuIRES LANE $1,895,000 The last of the Bernoudys. 7,200SF, pool, spa & terraces on 3.2 acres. Main level living at its finest.

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$456,000 Chic 2BR/2BA condo in desirable Park East Tower. Prime CWE locale near hospitals, shops, dining.

$1,450,000 Berkley-built 6BR/7BA home. Finished walkout LL on one acre w/pool and 3-car garage.

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$255,000 Ladue schools cozy cottage w/new full bath, fresh paint & new carpet is not to be missed!

$949,500 Sunset Hills executive retreat. 4BR/6BA. 6,500SF. Main level master wing & finished walk-out LL.

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$225,000 3BR/1.5BA, Ladue schools, new kitchen & windows, main fl. laundry, hardwood floors, 2-car garage.

$560,000 Picture perfect in Oakville, serene views on Mississippi river bluffs. Main floor master, 3-car garage.

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TOWN & COuNTRy/ CHESTERFIELD 18720 DOCTORS PASS LANE $949,000 1.5 story Cape Cod on 1+ acres, timber frame, post & beam, picturesque views of Babler State Park.

$550,000 Unique 1.5 story featuring 4BR/ 4.5BA and finished lower level on half an acre backing to woods.

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18751 DOCTORS PASS LANE

$449,000 Fabulous detached Villa in gated community features 4BR/3BA, gourmet kitchen, finished walk-out LL.

$889,900 4BR/3.5BA ranch on 1.46 acres. Main floor master, vaulted great room, saltwater pool w/waterfall.

$235,000 2 story 4BR/2.5BA, 3-car garage on cul-de-sac.

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410 N. Newstead, Unit 4W, CWE New ListiNg. Offered at $357,000.

801 S. Skinker Blvd., Unit 12A, St. Louis New ListiNg. Offered at $474,500.

131 Gay Avenue, Clayton New ListiNg. Offered at $299,900.

2126 Franz Park Lane, St. Louis New ListiNg. $299,900. OpeN 3/23, 1-3 pM.

8 Valley View Place, Ladue New ListiNg. Offered at $1,625,000.

1033 Reddington Timbers, Saint Charles New ListiNg. Offered at $224,900

1594 Milbridge Drive, Chesterfield Offered at $215,000.

7733 Weil Avenue, Shrewsbury New ListiNg. Offered at $199,000.

360 West Point Court, University City Offered at $429,900.

1 Exmoor Drive, Ladue Offered at $774,900.

5157 Rosa Avenue, St. Louis New ListiNg. Offered at $129,500.

32 Woodoaks Trail, Ladue New ListiNg. Offered at $1,249,000.

5 Chatfield Place Road, Creve Coeur Offered at $1,250,000.

8 Oakleigh Lane, Ladue Offered at $1,450,000.

1616 Dearborn, Warson Woods.

New ListiNg. Offered at $475,000. Open 3/23, 1-3 pM.

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5157 Country Road 856, Bunker offered at $419,900.

712 S. Price Road, Ladue offered at $1,950,000.

7352 Westmoreland drive, University City offered at $1,495,000.

7433 Gannon Avenue, University City nEW LISTInG. offered at $374,000.

4 Godwin Lane, Ladue offered at $595,000.

14361 Ladue Road, Chesterfield offered at $329,000.

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8 VALLEY VIEW PLACE, Ladue. Custom built home with over 6,000 square feet of living space on three floors. Master bedroom suite, beautiful dining room and finished lower level.

$1,625,000

32 WOODOAKS TRAIL, Ladue. Handsome country-French style

9847 LITZSInGER ROAD, Ladue.

$6,650,000

712 SOUTH PRICE ROAD, Ladue.

$1,950,000

5105 LInDELL bOULEVARD, CWE.

$1,849,000

395 HIGHWAY V, Troy.

$1,678,000

manor house on private cul-de-sac featuring incomparable

7352 WESTMORELAnD DRIVE, University City.

$1,495,000

architectural detailing. 0ne+ acre lot with pool.

8 OAKLEIGH LAnE, Ladue.

$1,450,000

40 AUbURnDALE DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$1,299,000

1616 DEARbORn, Warson Woods. Fabulous 4 BR/2.5BA home

5 CHATFIELD PLACE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$1,250,000

with formal living room and dining room, screend orch and large

9828 OLD WARSOn ROAD, Ladue.

$1,195,000

master bedroom. Lower level playroom. $475,000. Open 3/23, 1-3 PM

729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

$1,195,000

26 WESTMORELAnD PLACE, CWE.

$1,175,000

$1,249,000

801 SOUTH SKInKER, #12A, St. Louis. Stylish sophistication is the hallmark of this 3BR/3BA 12th floor unit. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer dramatic and unparalled views .

$474,500

9 PORTLAnD COURT, CWE. This spacious townhome/villa

10 COUnTRY LIFE ACRES, Town & Country.

$1,175,000

5 HUnTLEIGH DOWnS, Frontenac.

$1,095,000

9119 CLAYTOn ROAD, Ladue.

$1,050,000

2269 SOUTH WARSOn ROAD, Ladue.

$1,050,000

features gleaming hardwood floors, an updated kitchen with

17360 ORRVILLE ROAD, Wildwood.

$995,000

granite countertops and a spacious master bedroom.

1020 MEDOC COURT, Town & Country.

$970,000

$445,900

14361 LADUE ROAD, Chesterfield.

$329,000

8730 TEASDALE AVEnUE, University City.

$282,500

907 CAMARGO DRIVE, Ballwin.

$279,000

6177 WASHInGTOn bLVD., St. Louis.

$274,000

503 GLEnMEADOW DRIVE, Ballwin.

$249,000

1594 MILbRIDGE DRIVE, Chesterfield.

$215,000

12228 GLEnPARK DRIVE, Maryland Heights.

$209,000

732 JUAnITA AVEnUE, Glendale.

$199,900

151 bRIDGEWATER CHASE LAnE, Villa Ridge.

$189,900

875 HARDCASTLE DRIVE, o’Fallon.

$172,000

7211 DALE AVEnUE, Richmond Heights.

$137,000

40 bRIGHTOn WAY, #2n, Clayton.

$590,000

8025 KInGSbURY bOULEVARD, Clayton.

$499,000

625 SOUTH SKInKER, #1202, St. Louis.

$410,000

750 SOUTH HAnLEY ROAD, #350, Clayton.

$392,000

917 nORTH SPOEDE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$255,000

$950,000

8011 PRESIDIO COURT, #2A, University City.

$255,000

$899,000

3BR/2.5BA. Hardwood floors, updated custom white kitchen, formal

200 SOUTH bREnTWOOD bLVD., #15C Clayton.

$249,500

12801 bELLERIVE SPRInGS DR., Creve Coeur.

$895,000

living room with fireplace and walkout lower level.

7515 bUCKInGHAM DRIVE, #3S, Clayton.

$215,000

1178 HAMPTOn PARK, Richmond Heights.

$850,000

4386 WEST PInE bOULEVARD, #1W, CWE.

$159,000

72 CLERMOnT LAnE, Ladue.

$839,000

710 SOUTH HAnLEY ROAD, #7b, Clayton.

$150,000

100 ARUnDEL, Clayton.

$779,000

2033 FALLInG bROOK DR., Maryland Heights.

$109,900

1 ExMOOR DRIVE, Ladue.

$774,900

714 HOMERUn DRIVE, o’Fallon.

$99,900

316 CAbIn GROVE LAnE, Creve Coeur.

$769,000

1322 HIGHLAnD OAKS DRIVE, UnIT b, Ballwin.

$95,900

lifestyle. Classic architectural gem.

$357,000

131 GAY AVEnUE, Clayton. Wonderful rare find. Elegant 2BR/2BA condo is in a six unit building on a quiet street surrounded by high end properties. Walking distance to Shaw Park.

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6177 WASHInGTOn bLVD., St. Louis. $274,000.

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322 Carlyle Lake drive, Creve Coeur offered at $590,000.

6177 Washington Blvd., St. Louis offered at $274,000. OPEn 3/23, 1-3 PM.

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$299,900 2 MIDPARK LAnE, Ladue.

$749,000

1760 Acres on HIGHWAY H, Glenwood.

2126 FRAnZ PARK LAnE, St. Louis. This 8-year-old home

45 CLERMOnT LAnE, Ladue.

$665,000

1 LITTLE LAnE, Ladue.

$595,000

offers exceptional designer finishes, large living spaces throughout

301 CHASSELLE AVEnUE, Creve Coeur.

$649,000

916 bLUFF ROAD, Pevely.

$429,000

1088 McKnIGHT ORCHARD, Richmond Heights.

$625,000

4114 HIGHWAY DD, Salem.

$425,000

563 DEER VALLEY COURT, St. Albans.

$618,000

72 ACRE HORSE FARM, Bunker.

$419,900

4 GODWIn LAnE, Ladue.

$595,000

73 ACRE AQUATIC FARM, Bunker.

$299,900

17720 GREYSTOnE TERRACE DRIVE, Wildwood.

$579,900

Lot 3-8,11,12 bRETOn WOODS CT., Wildwood. $225,000-$235,000

2219 KEHRSGROVE DRIVE, Chesterfield.

$539,000

GOVERnOR PLACE #2 LOT 46, St. Charles.

Open 3/23, 1-3 PM

and oversized garage. $299,900.

1033 REDDInGTOn TIMbERS, St. Charles. Updated vaulted ranch offers beautiful finishes in kitchen and baths plus dynamite flooring! Level spacious lot.

7733 WEIL AVEnUE, Shrewsbury.

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739 ORIEnTAL LILY, o’Fallon. $474,900.

$699,000

322 CARLYLE LAKE DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

6127 LInDELL bOULEVARD, CWE.

condo with custom kitchen ideal for entertaining. Gracious

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9054 FAIR OAKS CRESCEnT. Richmond Heights. $525,000.

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11 bALCOn ESTATES, Creve Coeur.

410 nORTH nEWSTEAD, #4W, CWE. Sophisticated 2-3 BR

1-3 PM

8011 Presidio Court, Unit 2A, University City offered at $255,000.

7433 GAnnOn AVEnUE, University City. Charming home with $374,000

72 CLERMOnT LAnE, Ladue. $839,000.

2 MIDPARK LAnE, Ladue. $749,000.

$224,900 Charming, wonderfully

maintained 2BR brick cottage with hardwood floors. Updated kitchen includes granite and Viking appliances.

$199,000

9054 FAIR OAKS CRESCEnT CT., Richmond Heights. $525,000 9801 WILD DEER ROAD, Ladue.

$515,000

739 ORIEnTAL LILY, o’Fallon.

$474,900

360 WEST POInT COURT, University City.

$429,900

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$129,000

LAKE CHARLES HILLS LOT 88, o’Fallon.

$14,000

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5157 ROSA AVEnUE, St. Louis. This charming 1.5-story brick

4141 WEST PInE, CWE.

$425,000

8 LOnG MEADOWS LAnE, Town & Country.

$2,220,000

and stone bungalow features bright light interior with hardwood

7145 PERSHInG AVEnUE, University City.

$389,000

1 LITTLE LAnE, Ladue.

$1,700,000

floors, updated kitchen & large rear deck.

4153 WEST PInE, CWE.

$359,000

809 TARA ESTATES COURT Tbb, Chesterfield.

$129,500

4141 West Pine, CWE offered at $425,000.

$875,750

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His/hers walk-in closets are becoming more popular in homes with ample space. “Creating a customized space for each individual ensures that the hang is at an accessible height and that there is the proper amount of short and long hang, as well as the right-sized drawers and number of shelves,” says California Closets designer Stephanie Cline.

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Many homeowners are incorporating hotel amenities like coffee/ snack bars and mini-fridges into master suites. “Clients who request these are often well-traveled empty-nesters or have a large home with a master suite located far from the kitchen.

They’ve enjoyed these niceties while traveling and want that extra level of convenience,” says Jane Ann Forney, AIA, principal of FORNEY +

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HOTEL-STYLE AMENITIES

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The master suite is your sanctuary.

Much more than a place to sleep, bathe and get dressed, the well-designed suite provides a private retreat in which to rest, refocus, reconnect and pamper yourself.

Perhaps more than any other room, it should reflect your personal style. Below are some of our favorite trends in master suite design:

BOLD COLORS/PATTERNS IN BEDDING

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Though soft neutrals and classic hotel-style bedding will always be in fashion, bolder colors and patterns are popping up everywhere, particularly in Ikat and geometric patterns, like the Gio duvet cover and shams in bright orange

by Jonathan Adler.

Wallpaper is back in a big way, particularly on an accent wall to add a bit of drama behind the bed. Large, bold patterns and metallics are especially hot. The good news: “The product today is much easier to work with. It’s easier to install, easier to manipulate on the wall and easier to remove,” says LeRue Brown, director of marketing at York Wallcoverings.

OPEN CONCEPT

Those seeking a modern feel might consider opening up the master suite. Eliminate walls separating the bedroom from the bath, and use vanities and cabinetry that resemble furniture, to blend more seamlessly. For privacy, the toilet still may be walled off, keeping the sink and bath/shower area open to the room.

CUSTOM-UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARDS

“Using an upholstered headboard provides a spot for comfortable bedtime reading, while acting as a focal point for the design,” says designer Kim Carmenzind of White T Design, who created this one for a local client. “This headboard balanced the soft, casual ambiance of the room with its classically tailored finish and modern, clean lines.”

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FIREPLACES

Many historic homes had fireplaces in the bedrooms as a primary heat source. Today, they’re regaining popularity for their ambiance and charm. “The stone fireplace in this rustic contemporary home provides a cozy corner of the bedroom for relaxing and enjoying coffee,” says designer Emily Castle. If you don’t have a built-in flue, opt for a ventless gas or wall-mounted fireplace.

ERGONOMIC/ADJUSTABLE BEDS

“People used to think of adjustable beds as only for the infirm, but more and more we’re seeing younger couples and healthy people buying them for various comfort and lifestyle reasons,” says Jonathan Handyside, owner of The Back Store. A popular seller is the Tempur-Pedic Cloud Supreme Split King mattress on an Ergo Premier adjustable base.

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CARONDELET ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC CHURCH MEXICAN FISH FRY >> The smell is the first hint that I’m in the right place. A quiet Carondelet neighborhood at dusk seems an unlikely setting for a Friday fiesta, but the thick, savory scent of batter wafting down Eichelberger Street confirms I’ve arrived at the St. Cecilia Catholic Church Mexican Fish Fry. Any hesitation my friends and I have about intruding into this faith community dissipates as we cross the threshold into the gym. The scene is animated and friendly, part school cafeteria, part church potluck, part community picnic. A long line snakes around the perimeter of the room, composed of businessmen in suits, older couples and college kids already halfway through pitchers of beer. At the front of the gym, women fuss over catering trays of fish and rice, scooping and serving in a well-rehearsed rhythm.

They’re putting together the dinner platters that make this fish fry one of the city’s most popular. Eleven dollars buys two entrees, two sides and ‘church lemonade,’ a sweet sunny drink familiar to anyone who’s spent time at a house of worship of any denomination. Half the food options are Mexican, ranging from quesadillas to refried beans. The traditional offerings include fried cod, jack salmon and shrimp. There’s no meat to be found; every Friday during Lent, the six weeks before Easter, observant

Catholics abstain from eating it.

Elementary school children duck in and out of the crowd to deliver food, pausing occasionally in corners to whisper and giggle. One young child with a serious expression pushes a trash can between tables, quietly asking diners if they’re finished with their plates. Older boys guide a tamale cart around the room, selling the corn husk-wrapped treats in pairs and by the half-dozen. For the kids, these Friday nights are probably a highlight of the year, when they can scamper through the halls of their parish school unsupervised but safe among friends and parents.

Stations set against the gym walls serve people as they advance in line and sink deeper into hunger. At the first table, volunteers hawk T-shirts and hats with the St. Cecilia fish fry logo, a grinning green pepper wearing a sombrero and holding a frying pan. What do the volunteers recommend we order? “Chile relleno,” they say without hesitation, a large fried poblano stuffed with cheese. The next booth offers soda, beer and giant margaritas, neon yellow and rimmed with salt. Workers at a third table sell chips and pico de gallo in two sizes. They, too, suggest the chile relleno.

Finally at the front, I hand over a $20 bill (the credit card

machine is down), place my order and receive a number. A mariachi trio strolls into the gym as we claim chairs at the end of a long communal table. Midway through the second song, a small girl runs up to us and breathlessly squeaks, “We’re out of cod!” Before we can answer, another one arrives, also panting. “We’re out of cod!” she confirms.

Those of us who ordered it select something else off the menu, and the girls run off to complete their mission.

When the food arrives, there’s cod after all. The first bite of fried jack salmon makes my mouth water. It’s salty and crunchy and mild, the perfect base for tartar sauce and surprisingly spicy salsa. The macaroni and cheese oozes gratifyingly. Crinkle-cut fries are perfectly crisp. And the chile relleno, as big as a pizza slice, lives up to its reputation.

Dinner at St. Cecilia is worth the wait—and it’s such fun, we barely noticed anyway.

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for the homebuyer looking for it all! Conveniently located in the heart of Ladue, this four bedroom home is in excellent condition. bursting with curb appeal, some of the countless, special features include a breathtaking stone fireplace, vaulted and beamed ceilings accented by a dramatic chandelier and leaded glass windows. the main floor master has a bath with double sinks, tub, shower and walk-in closet. the kitchen was renovated in 2013 and offers an open friendly area and leads to the newly added mudroom. lovely finished lower level!

a residence rich in history -- that is also zoned commercial -- this true Victorian Estate is truly a gem through and through. 10 foot ceilings, 1890â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gold-leafed crown molding, original pocket doors, master bedroom suite and an ideal locationâ&#x20AC;Śclose to highways, schools, restaurants, shops and more!

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this professionally designed unit is just one floor below the penthouses. The unit has two private bedroom suites and a smaller bedroom with its own full bath. Gourmet kitchen, mosaic fireplace, sliding shoji screen, heated bath floor.

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We need to rebuild our rotting and unstable deck very soon. We would like to incorporate a veranda over part of it and expand the lower patio underneath it. We also would like to save the trees near the deck. Our ultimate goal is to make the area more of an outdoor living space.

Sincerely, ———ALL DECKED OUT

DEAR ALL DECKED OUT,

AFTER

You could use the desire for needed changes to dramatically improve the appearance of the rear façade of your home. As with many recently built homes, your existing rear elevation is an undetailed afterthought. Removing the decayed wood deck will allow you to replace it with a new, architecturally more prominent covered porch, which would give the home the major focus it currently lacks. A new brick chimney for the outdoor fireplace reinforces attention to this part of the composition.

To connect these additions to the lower level, an elegant double staircase is used. A new, curved-brick retaining wall allows for an enlarged lower terrace and further reinforces the architecture. The remaining part of the façade gets dark wood accents to break up the overall ‘beigeness’; flower boxes and a new roof overhang add detail and shadows.

The back of your house now has a custom feel as well as enhanced utility. The existing trees frame it perfectly and it all feels like it has always been there.

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6367 ELLENWOOD AVENUE | CLAYTON 5 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $1,495,000 Stunning Martiz & Young home with beautiful modern renovations, including the kitchen & all baths.

47 CLERMONT LANE | LADUE 5 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $1,485,000 Custom-built colonial offers warmth & charm. It has 3 master suites, 2 family rooms, 6,800 sq. ft. & pool.

9701 LADUE ROAD | LADUE 6 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $1,070,000 Beautifully landscaped gracious colonial offers generous sized rooms, high-end appliances & screened porch.

8331 UNIVERSITY DRIVE | CLAYTON 4 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $1,045,000 One-of-a-kind contemporary located in Clayton Gardens, one of Clayton’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

8025 MARYLAND AVENUE #7E | CLAYTON 2 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $695,000 Move right in to this prestigious Maryland Walk 7th floor corner condo. Tastefully upgraded in 2013.

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2769 KEHRS MILL ROAD | CHESTERFIELD 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $625,000 Fabulous home with open floor plan. Stainless steel appliances, 3-car garage, Cedar deck, & irrigation system.

966 CHAPEL OAKS | LADUE SCHOOLS 4 BEDROOMS, 4 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $614,900 Fabulous updated kitchen with big breakfast room, large family room, newer baths. Finished lower level.

20 HIGHGATE | LADUE SCHOOLS 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS $550,000 Beautifully updated home in Chevy Chase features bay window, gourmet kitchen, fenced backyard, & 2-car garage.

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16 ENFIELD ROAD | LADUE SCHOOLS 3 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $549,500 Fabulous Chevy Chase home. Sophisticated interior with exquisite gourmet kitchen. Lovely garden.

7111 PRINCETON AVENUE | UNIVERSITY CITY 3 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL & 2 HALF BATHS $489,000 Charming home with beautiful hardwood floors and spacious rooms. Updated kitchen. 2-car garage.

110 GRAND MERIDIEN FOREST | WILDWOOD 5 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $1,799,000 Gorgeous custom-built brick & stone manse offers archways, intricate ceilings, pool, wine room, & media room.

NEW LISTING! LISTING! NEW 66 CRESTWOOD | CLAYTON 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $1,180,000 Fantastic home in sought-after Claverach Park.

Impressive 2-story entry and vaulted great room.

409 HIBLER WOODS COURT | CREVE COEUR 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $669,000 Impressive home with 4,000+ sq. ft. is on a lovely halfacre park-like lot featuring a pool & waterfalls.

THE CHASE PARK PLAZA | CENTRAL WEST END 2311 SAINT CLAIR AVENUE | BRENTWOOD #1001 2 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $550,000 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $549,900 Luxury 10th floor condo offers an open floor plan, Beautifully updated home with 3-level addition & many gourmet kitchen & luxury master. Vibrant neighborhood. environmentally friendly features. New family room.

NEW LISTING! 10415 ANZEIGER AVENUE | LADUE SCHOOLS 5 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $449,000 Custom-built home selections and finishes. Hardwood floors, dentil moldings, and several designed closet space.

NEW LISTING! 1223 EASTBROOK | WEBSTER GROVES 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS $324,900 Newly updated spacious home. Perfect environment for entertaining. Close to restaurants, parks, and schools!

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8716 WEST KINGSBURY | UNIVERSITY CITY 3 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $289,500 Completely updated ranch home. Features wood-burning fireplace, stainless steel appliances, & hardwood floors.

1501 LOCUST #204 | DOWNTOWN 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $229,900 Beautifully maintained corner unit features many updates.

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LATE BLOOMER I got off to a slow start in real estate. It was more than a year until I had my first sale with my own clients. But even when I had no business, I still felt I was in the right career.

FIRST SALE It was a condo in Clayton owned by a young couple with the most adorable twin toddler girls. At one point in the negotiations, I was at Steak-n-Shake with cell phone in hand, awaiting a call from the buyer’s agent.

I was so nervous about negotiating my first transaction, I burst out crying while placing my order! The waitress thought it was her fault and apologized for taking so long.

BIGGEST SALE EVER A $3 million-plus home on Litzsinger Road. SUNRISE, SUNSET My favorite part of the job is meeting people and following them throughout their life cycle of getting married and having children. TIGHT SPOT The most stressful phase of the process is the ‘inspection resolution’ part of the contract. That’s where it’s decided who’s responsible for repairs. Everyone who was previously happy becomes unhappy. It’s my least favorite part of real estate, because I like everyone to be happy all the time!

BUMPS IN THE ROAD Something goes wrong along the way in most deals. It’s important to try to find a solution, keep everyone calm and move forward. You’ve got to be patient, listen well and try to accommodate the client’s needs if at all possible. WHEN THE BUBBLE BURST During the crash, buyers thought they were over-paying and sellers thought they were giving their homes away. The market is slowly recovering, and buyers and sellers have now accepted the new reality. People are buying homes again, and inventory is depleted.

This is a good time to sell. CAREER ADVICE If you want to go into this business, be prepared to be flexible with your time and work 24/7. SWEET HOME ST. LOUIS The only thing I don’t like about this town is that my children and grandchild don’t live here!

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When her dad and sister-in-law fell seriously ill in 1995, she began studying for her license. “Real estate helped me through the saddest time in my life,” she says. “What started as a distraction turned into a 19-year career I still thrive on.” She and husband Terry live in Ladue.

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