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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] If you’re like me, you read the weekly calendar page, but the closest you get to doing any of the cool things listed is telling your spouse about them. All that changed a couple of weekends ago, on a dreary Sunday when it rained from sunup to sundown: it was too wet to grocery shop, the daily walk got rained out, and the laundry was already finished. Free time! Enter a particularly memorable calendar item: the Braque exhibit at Washington University’s Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. It’s here through April 21, and if you haven’t yet been to this gem at the Skinker end of campus, you’re depriving yourself of one of the area’s most impressive (and personal) visual arts venues. It’s free, and there is plenty of parking, also free. And in addition to special exhibitions, there are rotating shows of both borrowed artwork and the university’s amazing collection (one of the finest in the U.S., heretofore mostly in storage due to a dearth of gallery space). Thank you, Kemper family. Back to Braque: The 42 paintings (and several photographs of the artist) depict his still lifes of 1928 to 1944, in the turbulence of Europe before, during and immediately after WWII. A fascinating preamble shows a time line of Braque’s work next to concurrent events in Europe and France, where he lived. I’m really glad that rain got between all the things that should be done and one thing that shouldn’t be missed.

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CANNON [DESIGN by tony di martino MOST OF US DOODLE, USUALLY WHILE ON HOLD with the cable company. It looks awful, and it’s worth less than the paper we scribble on. But when architects doodle, people pay attention. “Architects sketch on anything, at any time,” says Michael Felton, principal at Cannon Design. “It’s always worth seeing, an outlet for ideas expressed by extraordinary hands and minds.” See for yourself April 18 at Exhibit A: Art by Architects, a silent auction sponsored by Cannon Design. The event features original signed drawings and sketches by notable architects from around the world. Also on the block are award-winning photographs from the American Institute of Architects national photography competition. “It’s cool, it’s collectible, and 100 percent of the proceeds go to an exceptional cause,” Felton says. Since its first exhibit in 2007, Cannon has donated more than $100,000 to local nonprofits, including De La Salle Middle School and COCA’s Urban Arts programs. This year’s auction benefits St. Patrick Center, which serves more than 9,000 homeless or at-risk St. Louisans a year with housing, health care and employment programs. “St. Patrick Center has several programs for veterans who are struggling with homelessness after serving their country,” says board president Jim Kavanaugh, CEO of World Wide Technology, who co-chairs Exhibit A with Felton. “Last year, more than 1,000 area vets received supportive services and were placed in housing and jobs.” One of them was Elishia, who became an alcoholic while serving in Iraq. Later, she and her two sons ended up in a homeless shelter. After a suicide attempt, she turned to St. Patrick Center. “Thanks to St. Pat’s, I found work and safe housing,” she says. “Now I have a place, and a future, for me and my boys.” She plans to finish college and earn a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Cannon Design is ranked among the world’s leading architectural and design firms. “We strive to create environments that respond to the setting, purpose and individuality of each project and client,” Felton says. The practice has 15 offices and more than 1,000 employees in North America and abroad, including China and India; the St. Louis office opened in 1981. Recent projects include the newly renovated Central Library downtown, and on the drawing board is a $2.3 billion academic medical center in Montreal. Works up for auction at this year’s Exhibit A range from representational to abstract. Past contributors have included Richard Meier, Michael Graves and Lord Norman Foster. All pieces are professionally matted and framed. Online bidding is available, but Exhibit A is a party you don’t want to miss. “It takes place at our award-winning offices, the historic Power House building downtown, which we’ve completely restored and renovated,” Felton says. “So the venue is as intriguing as the artwork. We’ll have valet parking, live music, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails—we’ve covered all the bases! And it’s for such a great cause: helping the homeless make positive changes in their lives.”

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Hotel Ignacio’s Lobby Listening series, featuring acoustic songs performed by the singer/songwriters who wrote them. The events take place from 8 to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays through May 1.

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It’s not every St. Louisan who gets mentioned on the Today show. But then again, it’s not every St. Louisan who lives to be 100. FRIEDA WEITZMAN HANDELMAN of Frontenac recently got a shout-out from Today’s Willard Scott for reaching the century mark. She celebrated the big 1-0-0 by partying at Westwood Country Club with family and friends, including Neil and Natalie Handelman, Gary Handelman, Shelley Marglous, and Howard and Alice Handelman. The birthday girl has 10 grandkids and 20 great-grandkids.

Dr. Ralph Dacey, chair of the department of neurological surgery at Washington University and neurosurgeon-in-chief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, has been awarded an honorary fellowship at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Dacey has been instrumental in establishing an exchange program between W.U. School of Medicine and the National Center for Neurosurgery at Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital. The honor has previously gone to such august recipients as Louis Pasteur and Nelson Mandela.

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KARA WAS A LIVELY CHILD with a cognitive learning disability and spina bifida. “We sent her to school after school, but she wasn’t making any progress,” recalls her mom, Terri O’Daniel. “In fact, she seemed to be going backward, academically and socially.” Despite well-intentioned educators, Kara was overwhelmed by kids who misunderstood her and teachers who didn’t always have enough time for her. “She needed a place to learn and grow at her own speed, surrounded by MIKKI JONES encouragement and support.” Tired of waiting for other people to rescue her child, O’Daniel and her mother, Ann Dunn, co-founded Academy of St. Louis in Chesterfield, a fully accredited, alternative environment for students with learning disabilities and special needs. “We’re for youngsters grades K through 12 who don’t quite fit into other special education programs,” says O’Daniel, the school’s advancement director. “These kids have varied aptitudes at different academic levels, so we provide a nurturing, consistent environment and an individualized curriculum based on their cognitive abilities, not their grade level. We help them reach their highest potential academically, socially and emotionally.” The Catholic-based school, established in 2003, specializes in educating kids

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Handling injured, ill and dead wildlife can be a nasty, heartbreaking job, but the all-volunteer staff at Bi-State Wildlife Hotline is dedicated to the task. Of late, the wild-animal rescue group has been handling many more cases of distempered raccoons in Ballwin and environs. Agency volunteers caution that under no circumstances should the public handle or try to help the lethargic critters, cute as they may appear at first. Closer inspection will likely show matted fur and the animals acting intoxicated. They cannot run away and will not attack. But the poor creatures are very sick with a fatal disease that may be transmitted to pets, especially those whose vaccinations aren’t up to date. Angel Wintrode, president and founder of the wildlife rescue organization, says they have needed to euthanize four dying raccoons daily. Normally they put down that many in a month. The disease usually kills the animal in three weeks or so. But many people feed the ailing raccoons, perhaps hoping it will help. Unfortunately, that only prolongs the suffering. Raccoons aren’t normally seen out during the day. Neither are skunks, another wild animal that could have distemper. Once performed ad hoc by

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what officials have long viewed as an inequitable redistribution of its contribution to the county’s sales-tax pool. Meanwhile, efforts are ramping up for a citywide celebration this summer: Chesterfield marks its 25th anniversary of incorporation in June. Linda Goldstein cannot seek another term as Clayton’s mayor. She will have served for six years when she vacates the swivel chair to make room for her successor. Let the race begin! The next mayor of our region’s ‘second downtown’ will be one of three candidates who engaged March 14 in a lively debate at the high school: Alex Berger III, Michelle Harris and Harold Sanger. Voters go to the polls April 2. Goldstein, prior to her two three-year terms as mayor, served three three-year terms on the council—15 years is quite a legacy of service. Also notable: Last year, she resigned from the commercial flooring business her family had owned, CI Select, to devote her energies full time to her mayoral duties. She has said she will give the city every drop of energy until her very last day. Among the action items keeping Goldstein’s hands full has been the city’s 100th anniversary celebration: Clayton celebrates the centennial of receiving its charter this spring. When many people think of bikers, they think Hell’s Angels. Others may have hallucinations of Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper in Easy Rider. Of course, although some bikers may wear leather with fringe, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re on the fringe. They’re known as ‘enthusiasts.’ A friend of mine who’s a soprano in the St. Louis Symphony chorus once tooled around with her ex in the sidecar of their vintage motorcycle. Bikers, enthusiasts,

craft-beer connoisseurs and anyone else with a love of or curiosity for historic rolling stock may gather from now through the summer and fall on the first Monday of the month for Vintage Bike Night at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood. There may be a few April fools in attendance on April 1, but that probably won’t faze bikers. There should be plenty of antique ‘rides’ and custom-built motorcycles to drop jaws at. Tattoos, too. Decisions, decisions. Come April 2, voters will have but one choice for Ladue’s next mayor: Nancy Spewak. Spewak will replace Anthony ‘Tony’ Bommarito, who announced in December his decision to step down after a single two-year term. A renowned international wine merchant, Bommarito had served on the council 10 years prior to being elected mayor in 2011. Insurance exec Ed Hempstead Jr. had filed for the race but withdrew. Spewak has served on the council for eight years. A small-businesswoman herself, Spewak should be adept at the day-to-day dealings of the city where she’s lived her entire life. She has operated Property Enhancements, an interior design firm that also stages homes for resale, for the better part of a decade. One word: IKEA. It makes the cognoscenti crazy. It’s like déjà vu all over again, to quote a famous St. Louisan from the Hill. Or once again (with apologies to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), we’re helplessly hoping. Three words: Not gonna happen. Four words: At least, not yet. Full sentence: One would think the upscale home furnishings retailer is such a tease, but it’s all the fault of overly eager residents of the STL, social media and the Internet, where if somebody

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reads it and tweets it, somebody else claims it’s true. Earlier rumors had swirled around possible construction in Chesterfield Valley, or maybe I just made that up. Bona fide rumors a few years ago centered on Deer Creek Center in Maplewood. Most recently, the (not so fast) would-be site is in St. Louis, on Forest Park Parkway between Vandeventer and Sarah. So, why is our dateline Richmond Heights? Folks have also imagined IKEA would one day settle there. But don’t get your designer drawers in a bunch. In 2014, you can visit a new IKEA in Kansas City. At present, the closest location is suburban Chicago. Two words: Stay tuned. If we were to talk about fat cats around here, we would probably be referring to politicians or plutocrats who got too big for their britches. In this case we’re going to talk about Biscuit, a feline who’s just about to bust out of his fur coat. Biscuit weighs 37 pounds, which means he’s about big enough to have swallowed two other

right-sized kitties. Biscuit already had been adopted once from the St. Charles County animal shelter, but was returned. (Reportedly, previous owners ‘could not care for him’; was he eating them out of house and home?) When the full-blown beast’s plight was publicized far and wide (an AP story was picked up by The Washington Post), more than 100 adoption offers came in. The happy ending? A Eureka family adopted the heavyweight because their other cat, Max, is also fat. Traffic signals are a necessary evil for safety and regulating flow in an urban environment, and it’s safe to say most drivers would rather go more often than stop. (But it was yellow, officer! Well, OK, it was sorta orangey.) Many municipalities have made fine art of the utilitarian transformer boxes that keep the signals properly timed. Clayton and Maplewood have painted them. In south St. Louis, they are painted also. But along a section of South Grand, at least the section I drive most often from

Shaw south to the Carpenter Branch of the city library, mosaics have been installed on the three sides that engineers don’t have to enter to make adjustments. Each is evocative of its location. Along restaurant row, on the sidewalk just outside Mekong Restaurant—one of three Vietnamese restaurants within three blocks—a mosaic in black, white and grey depicts a patio table with umbrella. Two full wine glasses are on the table, and a bird peeks over one of the empty chairs. (Pigeons live down here too, after all.) Along a stretch of Tower Grove Park, the installations are themed with flora, both realistic and abstract. One, near the Shaw Neighborhood, features what looks to be a magnolia blossom in relief. Some of the installations, alas, have suffered from what they’re dangerously close to everyday: drivers either in a hurry, distracted or impaired. Some are missing a few tiles here and there; others, more than a few. On the gray side of another, a great effort has been put into eradicating the ‘Occupy’ graffiti that some fervent knucklehead had scrawled.

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a favorite of runners run a large retail complex. and cyclists. “We need our fair portion in As for culture, order to have significant and Chesterfield Arts has sustainable growth,” he says. just taken up new space So far, the city parks have on the perimeter of benefited greatly from the halfChesterfield Mall, and cent sales tax county voters the city has installed passed in 2004, including some highly visible improvements to the Aquatic and much-appreciated Center and the amphitheater in public art. In the world Central Park, which is suitable of theater, Stages still for symphony performances. has plans to build a fine Major renovations at the arts complex where its Butterfly House in Faust Park musical performances were completed in January. will one day appear. For a place only 25 years old All that said, Geiger PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT (officially), Chesterfield sure is still frustrated about what city officials have has a lot going for it. Considering “the whole long said is a disproportionate redistribution of quality of life thing that’s going on,” Geiger says, sales taxes from the county’s tax pool. Geiger the city already has been successful bringing maintains the system takes into account the visitors to its parks and businesses. “We’re revenue retailers generate, but not the cost to drawing people together.”

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Tom Shaw Sr. knows from mud. As an entrepreneurial promoter, planner, developer, real-estate agent and more, Shaw, 83, has gotten his boots plenty muddy while watching Chesterfield emerge. “People were interested in a planned-growth Chesterfield, not shopping centers popping up just anywhere,” Shaw recalls. “No developer wants to go into an area that’s not properly planned.” He says two residential developments helped spark what would be incorporated in June 1988 as Chesterfield, now the state’s 14th-largest city. One, the Village of Green Trails, was Shaw’s domain, a development for St. Louisans interested in moving west of Highway 141. The other, Riverbend, was marketed to corporate transferees. By the 1960s, the suburban boom was in high gear. Enough families had moved into the area for a new high school; Parkway (West) opened for the 1968 school year. But at the time, ‘Chesterfield’ was the all-inclusive name for a vast unincorporated area of West County, not yet a city in its own right. Names of former communities ranged from Bellefontaine, Bonhomme and Monarch to Hog Hollow and Gumbo. Police and fire protection were fragmented and sporadic. As the population continued to grow, Chesterfield Mall and other developments sprang up. Meanwhile, residents remained frustrated by the disconnect in services and dismayed that the community didn’t receive equitable return from the county’s sales tax pool. Growing pains, Shaw acknowledges. All in all, the last 25 years have just about blown his boots off. Development soared again in the Valley after the levee was raised and reinforced following the Flood of ’93. Some aren’t happy; many had envisioned an outdoor recreational area of lakes, ponds and wetlands. “Both sides are probably right,” Shaw says. Today, Shaw is anything but finished with his PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT career. He is up to his elbows in Progress 64 West, an effort to connect communities west of I-270 to Wentzville, both economically and via infrastructure. “We’re looking at ways to pull people together to serve the entire area,” he says.

One of the sweetest phrases for a sports fan every spring is, Pitchers and catchers, report to spring training. Yet for many youngsters and their parents in Chesterfield and environs, the harbinger of spring is when registration for fall football opens. That’s right, young gridders have been getting their first taste of competitive football since the 1970s, first as Bonhomme Junior Football League, then as Chesterfield Football Association, the name it adopted in 2005. The association’s emphasis has always been on fun and fundamentals; the priorities are physical and emotional development, not chalking up victories. Mike Williams, CFA president, is the father of four sons, three of whom will play in the CFA. “Football is the ultimate team sport,” Williams says. PHOTO BY CHESTERFIELD FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION “Everybody has an important role, although your focus is on who has the ball right now.” Parents also are part of the team, Williams emphasizes. They, like players and coaches, have a code of conduct they’re expected to uphold. To participate, they’re required to sign an agreement. Passions can run high, of course. That’s why there’s a 24-hour cooling-off period should a parent dispute a call. During games, only coaches confer with the referees. Eight years ago, the teams moved their base of operations to the brand-new Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex and joined the Gateway Football League. Public registration begins April 1 and is open to kids from more than 30 area zip codes.

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The weather is breaking, and high school spring sports are upon us. There is a plethora of opportunities for young men and women this spring, and T&S has the scoop on who to watch this season.

[ baseball ]

[ track ]

It was an all-St. Louis final in both Classes 3 and 4 last season. Rockwood Summit defeated Parkway North 4-3 in a thrilling Class 4 championship contest that included teams in the Suburban South Conference—and neither of those teams was actually the league champion. Webster Groves won the competitive league with a 6-1 mark, while Parkway North, Summit and Kirkwood tied for second with 5-2 marks. This year, Parkway North lost four seniors from its state team, including standout Michael Bozarth, who is now at Saint Louis University. But the Vikings return several key players from a team that won 22 games, including seniors Daniel Brodsky, Jon Shanker and Andy Huss; juniors Garrett Taylor, Joe Hope and Ben Campbell,; and sophomore Joe Reeves. “Our biggest challenge will be to replace the senior leadership from last year and handle the target on our backs that comes with the rankings and recognition,” Viking coach Fred Friedman says. “Fortunately, we have a humble group that I believe will stay in the moment and maintain focus. It’s definitely nice to have the success of last year to reinforce the proper way to play the game.” CBC, Vianney, Lafayette and Parkway South are among other area Class 4 teams to watch. CBC won the Metro Catholic Conference, while Vianney won 23 games overall from that league. Lafayette and Parkway South each won 23 games, finishing first and second in the Suburban West, respectively. It was an All-Metro Class 3 LEX KAPLAN, LADUE championship game in Springfield last spring with Westminster Christian defeating Lutheran South 10-4 for the title. The Wildcats led all area teams with 29 wins. They will certainly miss Tate Matheny, who led the entire league in batting average (.610), home runs (11), RBI (51), slugging percentage (1.260) and runs scored (60). Matheny is now at Missouri State University. But pitching is key to any team’s success, and the Wildcats have two of the best seniors in the area in Ben Lovell and Davis Vanderslice. They combined for an 18-0 record last year. Lovell was 10-0 with a 1.00 ERA; he struck out 69 in 56 innings. Vanderslice was 8-0 with a 1.05 ERA. He struck out 51 and walked only 12 in 53.3 innings. Luke Matheny, Brennan Hehner and Jordan Smith will likely round out the starting rotation. Junior Shane Benes returns after finishing second in St. Louis in RBI (49), behind only teammate Matheny. Catcher Brett Bond and outfielder Jordan Smith are the other Wildcat returning starters. Ladue and Clayton each won 19 games last year, dominating the Suburban East. Ladue won the league with a 5-0 mark; Clayton was 4-1. Ladue returns the dynamic duo of seniors Lex Kaplan (.488 with eight home runs) and Turner Miller (.464 with 40 RBI). But coach Rob Garrett feels that pitching will be the key. “Our pitching depth will be our strongest asset this year,” Garrett says. “This team is very focused and wants to work hard to play their absolute best every time JON SHANKER, PARKWAY NORTH they take the field.”

Area girls outshone the boys in track last spring, and nowhere was it more evident than at University City. The Lions have 17 boys titles, but it was the girls who won the Class 3 meet last year for the first time in school history. The Lions finished with 66 points. Affton was second with 53.5 points. MICDS finished fourth. “University City has always had a plethora of talent in track, and it was great to see the girls win state last year,” Lions coach Fred Lewis says. “I am a graduate and have a lot of passion for the sport. We had a lot of success when I was there, and it is great to be here and try to establish a championship program with the girls. I have some of the best assistant coaches on the planet, and we want to win the state meet every year.” It will be a challenge to repeat this year, as the Lions were a senior-dominated team in 2012, but they do return standouts such as junior Taylor Gibson and sophomores Quindara Jackson, Jordan Jennings and Precious Foster. “I have a very young team but they are a tremendous group and very dynamic,” Lewis says. Kirkwood and Nerinx Hall had top area performances in Class 4 last year. The Pioneers were third as a team while Nerinx was fourth. The Pioneers were definitely an experienced group; they graduated most of their state point scorers. Five of the departed seniors are competing in college: Lianna Loty and Libby Luciani at Mizzou; Kayla Guttierez at Southeast Missouri; Amber Solomon ELISA STEELE, KIRKWOOD at Northern Colorado; and Hannah Richardson at Kansas. They also lost Sarah Viers, who set the school record in the pole vault, Bria McWoods, who was second in state in the 300 hurdles, and twins Megan and Anne Hellwege, who are concentrating on club volleyball. Senior Elisa Steele, who will run track next year at Princeton, is the top returner for the Pioneers. She finished second in the 400-meter at state. Sophomore Jocelyn Payne and freshmen Andi Kuehnlein and Grace Noonan are young athletes to watch. “We are certainly in a rebuilding year,” Kirkwood coach Roberta McWoods says. “We are young, but we will always be competitive.” Maplewood had the only top 10 finish in the lower classes for the girls. The Devils were ninth in Class 2, led by sprinter Essence Brewer, who is now a junior. It was a rough state meet for area boys teams. Principia’s fifth-place finish in Class 2 was the best. Maplewood was eighth in Class 2. John Burroughs (seventh), University City (eighth) and MICDS (ninth) were in the top 10 in Class 3, while Ladue was the only area team in the top 10 in Class 4. The Rams were eighth. There were a number of individual boys state champions, including a double championship by Ladue’s Jehu Chesson. But Chesson was a senior, as were the other champions, with the exception of Marquette’s Noah Kauppila, now a junior, who won the 3,200-meter run.

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[ boys tennis ]

Clayton led the way last year as the Greyhounds finished second as a team in Class 1. Clayton also excelled in the individual portion of the tournament, as Jake Lee and Joey Dulle defended their doubles championship and Mac Rechan finished second in singles. Rechan and Dulle return to form the area’s most potent duo. “Mac did very well in the sweet 16 and also did well recently in a national tournament,” says Greyhound coach Susie Luten, who has 65 boys on the team. “I don’t know who in the St. Louis area in the smaller schools is better. MAC RECHAN, CLAYTON I think this is his year to win it. The champion (Will Welte of Pembroke Hill) was a senior. And our goal is also to win as a team. Pembroke graduated a lot of guys. I know MICDS is going to be good, but a lot of their top players are freshmen. We are an older and more experienced team.” There was some question about the bottom of the Greyhound lineup, but those could be answered by a pair of transfers, Sam Kieffer and Michael Rudman. John Burroughs’ Michael Peters will be another area player to watch. He played No. 1 singles for the Bombers as a freshman and teamed with Matthew Wong to finish second at state in Class 1 doubles. Eureka and Parkway Central each made it as a team to the Final Four in Class 2, although both lost in the semifinals. Rockwood Summit’s Dylan Steffens and CBC’s Alex Pozo are the area’s top players in Class 2. Steffens finished second at state last year while Pozo JOE DULLE, CLAYTON was third.

[ girls soccer ]

St. Joseph’s Academy, which finished ahead of Cor Jesu in winning the ultracompetitive MWAA White Conference, finished third in Class 3 last season. “Your expectations are met whenever you reach the final four,” Angels coach Maureen McVey says. “We had a rough stretch last year in the middle of the season, and a lot of people counted us out. We had some huge wins against Nerinx Hall and Incarnate Word to get to the final four. I think the returning girls learned a valuable lesson last year. They got there, they got the experience, and we are going to try to get back to Kansas City and see what we can do.” The Angels seem loaded with nine returning starters. They have tremendous balance not only by position but by class. They have six sophomores, six juniors and six seniors. Top players include: seniors Haley Kavanaugh, Lexi Boschert and Allie Hentschell; juniors Kaley Nieters, Alli Magaletta, Nina Simon and Natalie Sims; and sophomore goalie Kelsey Ponder. Villa Duchesne, Summit, Eureka and Clayton all look to repeat conference titles this year. Webster Groves and Kirkwood, which combined for 40 wins (21 for Webster and 19 for Kirkwood), also could be strong.

[ boys golf ]

A tremendous run ended in a three-peat for Whitfield last spring. The Warriors won their third consecutive team title in Class 1. They did so in impressive fashion, finishing 26 strokes ahead of Lutheran St. Charles, which was second. Whitfield also had the individual medalist, as Mitchell Rutledge finished one-under par, winning by six strokes. But Rutledge is now playing at Michigan State. Jake Andrews, who finished sixth individually, also graduated and is playing at LaGrange College in Georgia. “It was a great run,” Whitfield coach Harold Barker says. “We know a lot of teams will be gunning for us this year. We are very young and have no seniors on the team, but we do not want to rest on our laurels. This team has something to prove.”

The cupboard is not entirely bare for the Warriors, as they do return sophomore Chase Kinder, who finished sixth at state, as well as juniors Nate Schmidt and Nick Kunin, who were both on the last two state champion teams. Schmidt actually tied Rutledge at districts last year. MICDS and Westminster Christian each barely missed out on a Class 3 title. St. Francis Borgia won with 609. MICDS was a stroke behind at 610, and Westminster had 612. The Rams and Warriors were both hit hard by graduation. MICDS returns seniors Sohill Desai and Jack Sippel from their state team. Sophomore Drew Port is the only returning player for the Warriors, who finished in the top three as a team the last four years. DeSmet had the top area finish in Class 4, coming in at sixth. The top returning Class 4 player is Zach Gollwitzer of Marquette. He finished third individually last year.

[ boys volleyball ]

SLUH lost in the Class 4 championship game. The Junior Bills were led by outside hitter Tom Beckmann. Beckmann, who is now a senior, was the only non-senior named to the first-team all-state squad last spring. Westminster Christian senior middle hitter Mitch Penning was a Class 3 first-team all-state selection. DeSmet looks for a better post-season after a dominant regular season in 2012. The Spartans were undefeated in the tough Metro Catholic Conference and were 31-3 overall.

[ boys and girls lacrosse ] MICDS was the dominant team in the boys regular season, but it was SLUH that captured the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association Division I title last spring. MICDS was undefeated against St. Louis teams during the regular season, which included a memorable three overtime win over SLUH. But the Junior Bills won their first title since 2009 with a thrilling 7-6 victory over the Rams in the championship game. SLUH finished the season with a 13-1 mark. The John Burroughs’ girls team was one of the most dominant in any sport last spring. The Bombers went 17-0 and defeated rival MICDS in the championship game, 15-5. Seniors Abby Frerotte and Leeanne Hurster and junior Stephanie Kelly were standouts on that team. Parkway West senior Annie Spewak is the area’s top returning scorer. She netted 104 goals last season.

STEPHANIE KELLY, JOHN BURROUGHS

[ water polo ]

This sport may have had the game of the year as Parkway West defeated SLUH 11-10 in sudden death to become the first public school in the 2000s to win the Missouri water polo state championship. It was only the second loss of the season for the Junior Bills, who won 24 times. Parkway West was 25-4 with two of its losses coming against SLUH. Parkway West will miss Suburban West Player of the Year Steve Emde and Tommy Lyonfields, who combined for 169 goals. Junior Chandler Klemm is the top returning scorer. He tallied 46 times last year. Juniors Geoffery Berger of Kirkwood and Daniel Diemer of John Burroughs were also first-team all-conference picks. Clayton senior Nico Salvagionne and Parkway North junior Michael McWard are the two area returning first-teams from the Suburban South Conference. MICDS has a dynamic duo in senior Lunsford Schock and junior Tommy Stupp. They were each named to the first team from the Suburban Central Conference. MARCH 20, 201

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WHAT | Xanadu Auction WHERE | Saint Louis Priory School WHEN | Feb. 2 WHY | Funds raised ensure that Priory can continue to offer a student experience in the Catholic tradition with challenging academic programs, outstanding faculty, competitive athletes and excellent fine arts. WHO | Approximately 550 guests supported this colorful event; Janine DiMarco served as auction chair, and headmaster the Rev. Linus Dolce welcomed guests. HIGHLIGHTS | Unique auction experiences including eagle watching with Father Paul and Brother Sixtus at the Abbey’s Apple Hill retreat center in Clarksville, Mo.; a gourmet French dinner with Priory’s French teacher Brother Dunstan; a music history dinner with Father Gregory; and more

WHAT | Snow Ball WHERE | Hyatt Regency at the Arch WHY | To help support MHA in its care and treatment of persons living with mental illness through advocacy, education, leadership and service WHO | Honorary chairs Cindy and Warner Baxter, co-chairs Norma Stern and Lee Kling, emcee Kevin Steincross of FOX 2, president/CEO Mark Utterback, Mark Stansberry, Steve Kutheis, Ameren Missouri and other sponsors HIGHLIGHTS | Silver Key Award to Lesley Levin, retiring president & CEO of Behavioral Health Response, Silver Bell Award to Moneta Group for its financial support, and dancing to The Fabulous Motown Revue

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with disabilities. In 2003, he launched the Dan McLaughlin Golf Tournament, which has generated $1.6 million to benefit Special Education Foundation. His efforts have helped countless children receive hearing aids, attend college, enjoy summer camps, purchase eyeglasses, obtain assistive devices and experience arts in the classroom. WHO | Executive director Diane Buhr, Dennis Buhr, Gene McNary, Libby McLaughlin, chairs Debbie Bentele and Dean Pilcher, emcee Randy Karraker, John and Julie Mozeliak HIGHLIGHTS | Bob Kijowski’s moving testimony of the Foundation’s work with his daughter, Caroline

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children with cancer and their families the strength, assistance and financial support they need. More than $57 million has been distributed over 25 years. WHO | President & CEO Mark Stolze, Carol and Carmelita Stolze, Donna Wilkinson, Dr. Robert and Sue Hayashi, Bob and Kathy Federico HIGHLIGHTS | Commentaries from Cardinals stars Lou Brock, Mike Shannon, Mike Matheny and Bob Gibson, emceed by Dan McLaughlin

children through personal growth and self-awareness, important life and relationship skills, and leadership development WHO | Fox 2 News Anchor Margie Ellisor served as emcee, camp director Gretchen Long and Dr. Tim and Anne Jordan welcomed guests, and enthusiastic campers volunteered as trivia runners HIGHLIGHTS |Heartfelt testimonials from camper Julia Knight and parent Beth Knight

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Q: WE HAVE AN OFFICE GOSSIP WHO ‘DISHES OUT’ SOME PRETTY EYE-POPPING STORIES AND FEELS COMPELLED TO SHARE WITH ANYONE WHO’LL LISTEN. ANY ADVICE? ——Confidentially in Affton

A: You may find it captivating to listen in on some juicy gossip, but doing so can be fraught with danger. I would not participate in any way. Sometimes scuttlebutt, no matter how benign-sounding in private, can have serious consequences if it gets around, and you certainly don’t want to be associated with spreading it. Understand that being labeled a gossip can ruin your reputation and may—depending on the sensitivity of the information leaked—do real harm to your company and to others. Be mindful of the old adage: loose lips sink ships.

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FAMILY’S HISTORY

The home, built in 1924

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Designer Corinne Jones shared one of her clients’ homes with us. She explains how this classic Ladue residence, built in 1924, has evolved over the years, and how the current owners knew this house was theirs from the moment they walked in the door.

The master bedroom suite is part of an addition that overlooks the swimming pool.

T&S | How long have you know these clients? CJ | More than 14 years, from the time they bought this house! T&S | Tell me about the home and its owners. CJ | At the time they purchased the home in 1999, the couple had two young daughters. The girls have since flown the coop, but when my client saw this house, she wasn’t even in the market to move. She knew immediately this was the house for them. She loved the home's classic elements: the arched doorways, wrought iron bannister and terrazzo floors. T&S | What style did you hope to portray in the home? CJ | The couple wanted warmth and texture—nothing too formal, but classic and comfortable. Just like the two of them! They have a wonderful art collection that they have gathered from their travels, and we wanted to highlight that as well. T&S | How did you achieve that? CJ | We mixed their art and family antiques with warm, neutral fabrics and layered the space with antique Oriental rugs. They are very proud of their family photographs and heirlooms, like the antique china once belonging to the owner’s grandmother.

T&S | How has the home evolved in the last 14 years? CJ | Well, their lives have changed quite a bit. Their girls were young, so for instance their family room was really kid-friendly and casual. Now that they’re grown, we’ve changed it into to a sophisticated, sleeker space. It’s still warm and comfortable, but more grown-up. T&S | Sounds like you worked well together. CJ | They are wonderful clients. They were very open to my suggestions and knew exactly the feel they wanted to achieve in the home. It was a great collaboration.

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T&S | Were there any renovations needed when they bought the home? CJ | Oh yes. They added a master bedroom/bathroom suite on one side of the house, and the family room on the other. They also added a gorgeous, blue-stone swimming pool and patio.

The cozy kitchen is a feast of finds, from the iron chandelier found in a New Orleans shop to the antique Roman tile with the Medici family crest that hangs over the stove. “My only regret is not buying more tiles!” says the homeowner.

As I wrapped up my visit of this lovely house, the homeowner said something that resonated with me, perhaps because it is a universal feeling. She said, “This house has history and charm. I wanted my family to have their history in this house. I could see my kids running up and down the stairs.”

The family room’s stone fireplace anchors a warm and inviting space.

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7 p.m. in the Sanctuary MARCH 28 A moving and memorable service featuring a drama titled “The Living Last Supper” presented by Manchester United Methodist Church’s “Acts of Faith” drama team, with music provided by One Voice. Hear the disciples’ thoughts as they ponder aloud the question, “Is it I, Lord?” followed by Holy Communion. The service concludes with a living tableau of DaVinci’s famous painting. Free childcare available.

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12 noon in the Sanctuary MARCH 29 The story continues…The day after Jesus’ betrayal, a lone follower returns to the Upper Room. What now? Join us for music, prayer, and meditation. Free childcare available. 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary Gather for prayers around the cross in a worship service modeled after the Taizé community (an ecumenical Christian monastic community of brothers) founded in the 1940s in France.) The simple service consists of songs, scripture, and an extended period of silence for meditation. Free childcare available.

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girls in tutus and T-shirts. With dolls on their hips, the little ladies scamper from one tempting display case to the next, gasping at tiny violins and horses and tea sets. At the Chesterfield Mall American Girl store, the sign says it all: “More than just a store—it’s an experience!” It’s a museum in which everything is for sale. Window boxes hold historical dolls representing the War of 1812, the Underground Railroad and the Great Depression, as well as reproduced artifacts of their eras. Other dioramas depict the young modern female in her natural habitats: in the classroom studying, onstage performing, in the bathroom adjusting her headgear and preparing for bed. These My American Girls come in 40 models with unique eye, skin and hair combinations, designed so nearly every young lady can find a pint-size doppelganger. These dolls are not princesses and they’re not pop stars. They’re just little girls going about their lives with enviably shiny hair. Those lives are well-accessorized. “She has my science book!” a girl cries, peering into a display case at a tiny Pearson textbook with a dolphin on its cover. “This is so cool,” her mom says. Cooing over miniatures, mothers live through daughters living through dolls. They can wear infant-sized boots ($16), play with stuffed dogs ($22), practice on baby grands ($150), and leave their science books on little night stands ($58). The lacrosse package ($38) even comes with tiny mouthguard stickers. Sometimes costing as much as the real deal (that headgear, parents will note with relief, does not), these miniatures don’t leave much room for make-believe. A cynic might suggest they introduce kids to consumerism early. But refreshingly, many accessories reflect what girls can do—play sports, create music, care for pets—instead of how they look, and they are highly inclusive, with wheelchairs, allergy-free lunch sets and orthodontia stickers available. And there’s something reassuring about seeing kids play with physical toys instead of running their fingers over smartphone screens. Girlhood is safe here. Brightly illustrated books offer wholesome guidance on school, money, style and boys, with hints such as “Dumb idea: Having a boyfriend makes you more popular.” The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls thoughtfully explains acne, menstruation and all things puberty, while A Smart Girl’s Guide To Liking Herself, Even On The Bad Days offers self-esteem boosts between its covers. The American Girl reading list presents balms for the quiet anxieties of growing up. At the Bistro, fuzzy pink lamps hang above the three-sided bar where young ladies hold court over chocolate mousse. Servers in pink aprons scurry in and out. Girls wearing paper crowns sip milkshakes next to dolls seated primly in mini pink high chairs. It’s a tea party taken to the next level. By 12:30 p.m., the wait for a table is three hours long. Wearing a plastic facial mask and cucumber stickers on her eyes, a doll lounges in a reclining chair at the salon while a stylist combs her tangles. A girl with strawberry blond hair watches as her doll’s identical rose-gold locks are braided. Ponytails, braids and up-dos cost between $10 and $25. Nine-year-old Sara Warner of Kirkwood had her doll’s ears pierced last time she was in. But only after she gave her a reassuring squeeze. “They make us hug her,” Warner says. They’ve thought of everything. The bathroom even has a doll-holding hook. Down to the details, the American Girl store anticipates a girl’s every aspiration, in very small packages.

AN EVENING OF CLASSICAL COURSES, Heritage Classical Christian Academy’s annual fundraising dinner, took place March 1 at Foundry Art Center in St. Charles. The event was sponsored by Pete Woods of law firm Haar & Woods. The Academy helps students in grades seven through 12 develop into leaders who will make a difference in their church and beyond. PICTURED ON THE COVER: HEADMASTER JASON WOODS, SPONSOR PETE WOODS, KEYNOTE SPEAKER BRIAN CARLIN, SPEAKER ETHAN KELLER (CLASS OF 2013), PERFORMER GRACE CROCKETT (CLASS OF 2018), ACCOMPANIST BRIAN WOODS (CLASS OF 2010). THE ACADEMY IS LOCATED AT 625 MERAMEC STATION ROAD IN MANCHESTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 636.394.8063 OR VISIT HERITAGECLASSICAL.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY GAYLE VAN DYKE | COVER PHOTO BY CHARLES BARNES

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AFTER YEARS OF HARD WORK, SENIORS HAVE EARNED THE RIGHT to take it easy and enjoy life, free from the stresses of career building and child rearing. Chesterfield Villas, a luxury retirement community, is dedicated to making retirement the best time of life for its residents. “Chesterfield Villas provides a beautiful environment, outstanding staff and high-quality care,” says director Kim Liefer. The community, established in 1983, is part of the Delmar Gardens family of skilled nursing centers and retirement communities, which began more than 45 years ago with Delmar Gardens East. Founded by the late Barbara and Henry Grossberg, along with Yetra and Israel Goldberg, the company is still headed by the Grossbergs’ son, Gabe. “That family feeling sets us apart,” Liefer says. “We’re guided by a long tradition of giving seniors the best of everything, delivered with love, care and understanding.” Chesterfield Villas offers a variety of accommodations to choose from, including recently remodeled studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments, each with a balcony or private patio. “And we’re currently in the process of adding assisted living facilities, so residents who need them won’t have to be uprooted,” Liefer notes. Delicious cuisine, prepared by a full-time executive chef, is served in the community’s two-story, glass-enclosed dining room, and dinner is complimentary. “Residents enjoy a wide range of services and amenities, as well as a full calendar

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PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT of social, recreational and cultural events,” Liefer says. “There’s plenty of opportunity to meet people, make friends and spend time with others who have similar interests. Our residents always come first.” Louise Norwood, 91, can vouch for that. A former director of nursing at a skilled care facility, Norwood immediately felt at home when she moved in three months ago. “I’m so happy here,” she says. “It’s cheerful, it’s beautiful, and there’s always something fun going on. The minute I walked through the door, I knew I was among friends.” Much of that warmth is due to the staff, some of whom have worked at Chesterfield Villas for as long as 30 years. “Our relationships with residents and their families are built on trust, “ Liefer says. “We’re responsive to their every need.” Before the new dining room was built, she recalls, residents were upset to learn that a beautiful Japanese maple, part of the landscape for many years, was scheduled to be cut down. “Knowing how much our residents loved that tree, Gabe Grossberg surprised them by arranging to have it transplanted,” she says. And during a February snowstorm, many 9-to-5 staffers reassured fretful seniors by volunteering to spend the night. “We’re always focused on the physical and emotional well-being of our residents—that’s what family is for!”

CHESTERFIELD VILLAS, A LUXURY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, IS LOCATED AT 14901 N. OUTER 40 ROAD. PICTURED ON THE COVER: RESIDENTS MARGARET KRUSE AND LOUISE NORWOOD WITH DIRECTOR KIM LIEFER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT KLIEFER@DELMARGARDENS.COM OR CALL 636.532.9296. COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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Retirement Family owned and operated since 1965, Chesterfield Villas Retirement Community offers the luxurious, carefree lifestyle everyone seeks for their retirement. Outstanding services, delicious fine dining, five-star amenities, are complemented by a warm and caring staff dedicated to providing the finest retirement living, in keeping with our philosophy of love, care and understanding. Please visit us anytime for a tour and stay for lunch or dinner. Come and celebrate your retirement at Chesterfield Villas. Photos: Jeff Wellman

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THIRTY YEARS AGO, Clayton resident Marylen Mann had an epiphany: We all get older, so why not do it with spirit and style? Instead of being content with a passive approach to aging, Mann, volunteers and educators banded together to promote a better way. It wasn’t easy in those days to find funds to support an initiative considered innovative but unnecessary. Mann surveyed older adults to learn about their interests, and when early guest speakers drew standing-room-only crowds, she got the attention of educators as well as the U.S. Administration on Aging. The group founded OASIS, an organization dedicated to successful aging, in cooperation with The May Department Stores Company, which provided classroom space in its stores. OASIS (originally Older Adult Service and Information System) was established in several cities, and after a successful two-year pilot, it expanded with medical partnerships and wellness programs. The mission then, as it remains today, is to advance successful aging through lifelong learning, healthy living and social engagement. Still based in St. Louis, the nonprofit has now established itself in 40 cities across 24 states and serves more than 56,000 individuals each year. Today, the network includes more than

700 public-private partners. OASIS’ national influence was recently applauded when it was listed on the Social Impact 100 Index as one of America’s 100 topperforming nonprofits. Considered a pioneer, OASIS now serves as a hub for mental, physical and cultural activity for people aged 50 and over. As a nationally recognized and award-winning initiative, both volunteers and participants benefit from an enormous variety of stimulating programs, discussions, tours and more. You can learn about almost anything! With Marcia Kerz at the helm since 2003, OASIS continues to make its mark. Leaders emphasize that 72 million baby boomers will be retiring over the next 20 years, but aim to stay actively involved in their communities. OASIS can be their ‘go to’ resource for creating and preserving vibrancy in daily life. The stats are impressive: 30,000 adults enroll in classes annually; volunteers provide 550,000 hours of community service each year; tutors have helped 400,000 elementary school children; and 6,000 adults have learned to incorporate technology into their lives. The 1998 MacArthur Foundation Study of Aging in America identified three key ingredients for preserving a high quality of life, and these are reflected in the OASIS goals for successful aging: maintain a low risk for disease, a high level of engagement with one’s community, and high physical and cognitive function.

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The Lifelong Learning Institute at Washington University offers a variety of non-credit courses for adults 55 years and older. There are no grades or exams, and these academic courses reflect the interests of our members, who design and lead the classes. You become a member of the institute when you enroll in a course. Annual membership allows participants to take two courses in the fall, winter and spring terms. But you can also enroll in an individual course. We have about 1,000 active members, most are in their 70s, and roughly 35 courses each term on topics such as art, architecture, literature and science. Perennial favorites include reading and discussing The New Yorker and The Economist magazines, but there is always a variety of writing, history and political courses. This spring, we’re having classes on Broadway musicals, investment basics and the great voices of opera! Courses meet Monday through Friday, during the day, at the university’s west campus. For more information, go to: lli.ucollege.wustl.edu

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cathleen kronemer, CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER & LIFESTYLE/WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT COACH, JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER To have energy, you have to expend energy. It’s that simple. And what seniors need most is to believe in themselves, to believe that they can exercise. Research shows that seniors get motivated by watching other seniors successfully engage in a physical activity. After you receive clearance from your doctor, observe a class that interests you or bring a friend to class with you. Picture yourself doing it. Combine cardio activity with flexibility training, balance exercises and resistance training for a complete workout. Start slow, otherwise you’ll be sore and get discouraged. If possible, enlist help from a professional trainer to reduce your risk for injury. Don’t be afraid to share your limitations with that person. For example, some people shy away from exercise because they have back or neck problems. There’s almost always a way around a sensitive area, and a professional trainer can find an approach that works around your limitations. Swimming is great for seniors. The water provides resistance, but doesn’t jar the joints like high-impact activities. No matter which exercise or sport you choose, the key is to keep moving.

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shingles // While you may be too young for the shingles vaccine — the recommended age is 60 —you’re never too old for it, even if you’re 90. “The vaccine, Zostavax, helps prevent the disease, reduces the risk of recurrence, and shortens the period of nerve pain should shingles develop,” says PAMELA BREITWEISER, BSN, MSN, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER ST. LOUIS. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one inoculation is all that’s needed. Shingles are painful and debilitating because the virus that causes it — varicella zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox — damages nerve endings. “Usually, these are the larger tract nerve-endings on your trunk and your face,” Breitweiser says. The shingles vaccine prevents the virus from replicating on nerve endings. “The shingles rash can come and go, but the nerve pain associated with it can persist,” she says. “Sometimes it lasts a lifetime.” If you have shingles, see your physician. “He or she will contact us to administer the vaccine,” Breitweiser says.

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APG PAIN MANAGEMENT & PHYSICAL THERAPY In healthy joints, cartilage and synovial joint fluid work in tandem like shock absorbers and lubricant. As we age, the viscosity of the joint fluid declines. It changes from a thick syrup to a watery consistency. Friction results and the cartilage erodes, until you end up with a painful bone-on-bone osteoarthritic condition. Although early intervention is important, osteoarthritic joint pain means that the disease has already progressed. If you’re lucky, you’ll have some knee cartilage left. You’re not going to cure the arthritis but you can slow or halt disease progression and minimize symptoms. Anti-inflammatory medications and cortisone injections can provide temporary relief, but they also cause side effects. One new procedure we use is viscosupplementation, an injection of hyaluronic acid. The injection has to be placed perfectly in the joint to be effective. Blind injections, where the doctor palpates the knee, may not provide the accuracy needed. We use fluoroscopy so the physician can see inside the knee. The hyaluronic cells seek the joint fluid cells. They bond and a chemical reaction occurs, enabling the body to produce new synovial joint cells, which thicken the fluid that cushions your knees.

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ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON, ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS When joint pain interferes with your quality of life, and when over-the-counter remedies like acetaminophen and non-steroidal medications such as ibuprofen and aspirin cease to relieve that pain, see your primary care physician or family practitioner. He or she knows you, and the fix could be as simple as changing a prescription. Many prescribed medications can cause joint pain. Depression, an electrolyte imbalance and hyperthyroidism can also contribute to aches and pain. Most joint pain in seniors is attributable to osteoarthritis (OA), or ‘wear-and-tear’ arthritis. OA is the degeneration of the articular surface, where bones meet. Post-traumatic osteoarthritis can also cause joint pain. It usually stems from a significant injury, such as a bone fracture or an ACL or ligament injury, that occurred years ago. Another form of arthritis affecting seniors is rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks the lining of the joint. There are excellent medications and procedures to treat joint pain. If these conservative measures fail, orthopedic surgery may be indicated. To help improve joint health, maintain a normal body-mass index and remain active. Stiffness begets stiffness.

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dr. raymond weick, FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN, MERCY CLINIC FAMILY MEDICINE WILDWOOD Erectile dysfunction affects about 15 percent of men nationally, becoming more prevalent with advanced age. ED’s many causes include obesity, smoking and cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure and elevated cholesterol. Certain medicines also can cause erection problems. Sometimes when a man seeks treatment for his ED, we discover an underlying contributing disease, such as diabetes. Most men find success with prescribed oral medications. The three main ED medications are Viagra, Levitra and Cialis. They all work by increasing blood flow to the penis; they do not increase sex drive. Viagra and Levitra take effect in about 30 minutes. Viagra lasts about four hours and Levitra, about five hours. Cialis works in about 15 minutes and lasts up to 36 hours. It used to be that men would wait many years before seeking medical help. But now, the marketing of these drugs has made ED part of our vernacular. There isn’t a day that goes by when we don’t see three or four men with sexual performance issues.

dr. arnold bullock, PROFESSOR OF UROLOGIC SURGERY, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE No one questions why a 70-year-old woman, who has had a mastectomy, wants a breast implant, even though she obviously is never going to nurse again. But it’s going to make her feel more like a lady. So why do we question men who want their erectile dysfunction fixed? There is no difference. In 2013, ED is completely treatable with options ranging from oral medication to surgery. For all practical purposes, the only surgery for erectile dysfunction is a penile prosthesis, an implant. I most often use an inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP), a three-piece device with a small reservoir chamber containing fluid. When an erection is desired, fluid from the reservoir is pumped into two inflatable cylinders on either side of the penis. Resulting erections look normal. After sex, fluid returns to the reservoir and the penis becomes flaccid until the next encounter. Surgery is a one-time fix. It’s a 40-minute operation done through a 1-inch incision made in the lower abdomen. Men with IPPs have erections that are 100 percent reliable, with normal sensation, up to 20 years.

“Fear keeps many single boomers and seniors from pursuing a relationship in their retirement years,” says SLUCARE GERIATRICIAN DR. JOHN MORLEY. “They fear they’re going to struggle sexually. They fear disapproval from their grown children. They fear they’re too fat or not pretty enough .” But this fear and self-loathing is not warranted. “With hormone replacement and other therapies, people are now highly functional sexually in their later years,” says Morley, 66. “There’s no reason not to pursue a relationship — regardless of one’s age — and there are many ways to achieve sexual satisfaction.” So what’s a single person to do? “Make yourself available,” Morley advises. “Look to your church or synagogue. Volunteer. Take a college course. Attend social events, such as those mentioned on National Public Radio, or join a nonprofit group that has social events.” It’s not that difficult to meet someone if you put a little time and energy into it, he adds. “And don’t forget to check out Internet dating sites.” But be careful if you become sexually active “HIV also occurs in the senior population,” Morley cautions. “Remember, you’re never too old to practice safe sex.”

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AN HOUR AFTER JUDY MOORE picked up her race packet for the New York City Marathon in November, the event was canceled due to Hurricane Sandy. No matter for Moore; she simply came back to Missouri and ran The North Face Endurance Challenge marathon in Kansas City a few weeks later. The 59-year-old is the senior living residency director at Friendship Village, and she competes in long-distance races and triathlons regularly, signing up for the next as soon as she’s finished the last. “It’s such a great feeling of accomplishment,” she says. “Plus, fitness isn’t a bad side effect.” A lifelong athlete, Moore swam competitively from elementary through high school and played tennis in college, where she majored in physical education and psychology. She took up light running and aerobics as a young adult, and watched her daughters leap into the world of dance. “It wasn’t until they went to college that I started running seriously, seven years ago,”

Moore says. While many runners start with five- or 10-kilometer races, she jumped right into half-marathons. About four and a half years ago, she suffered a heart attack, which reinforced her commitment to exercise. On training days, Moore goes out at 5:30 a.m. “Usually if I don’t run in the morning, my sofa calls me,” she says. “I’m pretty disciplined about it. I enjoy the freedom it provides to think and clear my mind, especially since I work full-time.” On Saturdays at 7 a.m., Moore meets with a Fleet Feet training group for long runs and enjoys the interaction. “You can continue to be with social groups even after your children leave the nest,” she says. Moore runs in all weather, but she refuses to run on a treadmill. Moore will compete in the Christie Clinic Illinois marathon in April and the Olympic-length Carlyle Lake triathlon in May. She hopes to qualify for the Boston Marathon in 2014. “You gotta have a goal, it keeps you going,” she says.

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BUSINESS [IN]SIGHT NEW DAY GLUTEN FREE ]

BLUEBERRY MUFFINS ARE NOT USUALLY something to cry about. But when Kelley Beck sets a freshly baked treat in front of a first-time customer at New Day Gluten Free, she’s not surprised—or insulted—when the tears start to well up. “They’re stunned,” says Beck, who owns the gluten-free bakery in Ellisville. “We get a lot of hugs. Someone said we should have named our place Safe Haven or Heaven on Earth. It’s their happy place.” Beck understands that relief. She was diagnosed with celiac disease seven years ago after years of frustrating doctors appointments. “I had never heard of it,” she says. “It’s so much in the forefront today, but seven years ago, I had never heard of gluten.” Though thrilled to finally have an answer, her problems were just beginning. She and her two children, who also have gluten sensitivities, struggled to find anything on a menu or grocery shelf they could safely eat. “It’s overwhelming, a complete life change. When I went grocery shopping, I had to research every product online beforehand. Cross-contamination is easy, and a lot of stress and anxiety went along with going out to eat. There was always a risk that what came out wasn’t going to be safe, and it was like a four-day stomach flu if I had even small amounts of gluten.” Frustrated by her lack of options, Beck decided to open her own gluten-free bakery and cafe. She had years of restaurant experience, but making sure any facility she purchased was entirely gluten- and peanut-free would take months of intense cleaning. Then she heard about a soon-to-close, gluten-free bakery in Ellisville with an auspicious name: Beck’s. “They contacted us, and through negotiations, we were able to walk into a dedicated gluten-free kitchen already, which is huge,” she says. “I wanted a place where people could walk in and nothing was off limits.” New Day quickly became a family affair. Beck uses seven different types of gluten-free flour to create hundreds of baked goods a day, while her mother, Anna Zaiss, cooks up a wide selection of Italian favorites like lasagna—previously off-limits to the gluten intolerant. Her husband Garrett can be found at the front of the house, entertaining guests and answering questions about gluten intolerance. Beck recognizes not everyone can drive to Ellisville for pastries and pizza. Her products are sold at area groceries like Schnucks and Straub’s; in fact, wholesale makes up about 20 percent of her business. Just one year after she opened New Day’s doors, Beck has plans to go big—very big. She hopes to open a second, centrally located bakery and cafe in the next 12 to 15 months, and she is considering franchising options that could take her operation national. While Beck says there is a strong demand for gluten-free, she believes her success isn’t rooted in that, but in flavor. “We make good food that just happens to be gluten-free,” she says. “Families come and one is gluten-free, but they all love it. We have kids who request us for birthdays and it’s the sibling who is gluten-free! Our goal is for people not to be able to tell the difference.” 48 |

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the rainbow. Beautiful visual effects bring the fantasy world to life in this prequel to the 1939 film classic. Oscar Diggs, nicknamed Oz, is a carnival charlatan from Kansas who finds himself swept by a tornado into a technicolor wonderland, where he’s mistaken for the wizard destined to deliver the community from the wicked witch. James Franco seemingly plays himself – a cocky slacker – as title character. Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams shine as a lovely trio of witches, and they do most of the actual acting. SHOULD YOU SEE IT? See it as a colorful escape from the dreary Midwestern March. —R.K.

Jim Carrey, you pretty much know to expect a lot of silliness. This story about a pompous magician (Carell) has lots of funny moments. But it’s also based on the trite premise of transformation through a ‘fall from grace,’ which undermined its integrity. Steve Buscemi is his usual adorable self as Carell’s longtime magic partner, and James Gandolfini is believable as Doug Munny, a Vegas casino mogul (although it’s still hard to see past Tony Soprano). Alan Arkin does a good turn as an old-timer magician who upholds the integrity of magic as a source of wonderment. But Carrey steals the show as the wacko Steve Gray, representing what magic can warp into when it moves from its sleight-of-hand roots to sado-masochistic sensationalism. And there’s no one better than Carrey to drill holes through his skull or slice playing cards out of his cheek. SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Why not? It’s entertaining enough, and you gotta love the cast. —D.W. VIEWED AT RONNIE’S 20 CINE

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3/22 – 3/23 madco: momentum

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3/30 america’s got talent: all stars tour 8 p.m. | The Fabulous Fox Theatre | $35 - $45 | fabulousfox.com

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3/23 – 3/24 st. louis symphony orchestral program: copland and bernstein

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CHRIS REITHER HAS A RECIPE FOR CREATING A GREAT HOME, not just a house. “When you walk in, you know you like it, but you don’t necessarily know why, because you take for granted all the blending of many small details,” he says. Reither built the cottage-style home at 422 N. Warson Road with this principle in mind, and he has enjoyed living in it for 14 years. The property’s location adjacent to MICDS first attracted Reither to the site. “I’ve lived in three homes on Warson Road within yards of each other,” he says. “The access to MICDS has been phenomenal for running and working out. It becomes command central for kids who go to Burroughs or MICDS. For a football event, our house was the place to go.” Reither focused on the details and drew on his experience building several homes in Colorado to create the house on Warson Road. “When you walk in and see the house, you don’t notice it, but there’s a black stenciled line around the front hall,” he says. “And there’s a hand-painted, half-inch little line up in the crown molding.” Although smaller than some of its neighbors, the three-bedroom, twobathroom house offers plenty of room, Reither says. “It’s perfect for entertaining and raising a family, and it’s not too big or too small because it’s got flexible spaces where you can get away,” he says. His kids liked hanging out with their friends in the finished basement, and his wife enjoys the use of her own office. Reither says the kitchen layout accommodates sizable parties, like the ones he hosts for watching golf tournaments. The backyard patio offers nice views of the perennial PHOTOS BY STEVEN B. SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY garden in the warmer months. “In the summer, it’s like you’re in your own little enclave,” he says. Reither’s recipe for a great home has not gone unnoticed, he says. “Over the years, unsolicited, I bet we’ve had at least 10 people come into the driveway, bang on the door and ask, ‘Who’s the architect, and where did you get the plans for this?’” he recalls. “The house draws people in.”

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The twisting starts at 7 a.m. After an industrial mixer palpates the dough, it runs through a machine that spits it out as skinny snakes, which employees expertly twist into pretzels. It’s boiled and baked, laid out to cool, then sold to customers who come to the Gus’ Pretzels counter seeking something soft and salty. The name and five-ingredient recipe has stayed in the family for 93 years. In 1920, injured riveter Frank Ramsperger started a pretzel business named for his son-in-law, Gus Koebbe, who ran the shop from 1952 to 1980. That’s when his son, Gus Koebbe Jr., assumed the helm. He now runs the place with his brother Dave and his own son, Gus Koebbe III. The menu offers sticks and twists, cinnamon-sugar and garlic-butter pretzels, and bags of salty nubs. Pretzel-wrapped hot dogs, bratwurst and salsiccia please the lunch crowd, as do deli sandwiches on pretzel buns. And to perk up a party, pretzels shaped like the Arch, clovers, stars, bells, hearts and the logos for the Rams, Cards and Blues can be special-ordered.

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A cake shaped like the Bastille melts on the porch of the Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion July 14. From the balcony, a man leads the crowd in the courtyard in a throaty rendition of La Marseillaise. Bastille Day is special at this historic house museum, one of the few vestiges of French heritage still standing in St. Louis. “This is a place where people can come and actually be connected to stories of St. Louis’ past,” says director Lynn Josse. “It’s a pretty tangible connection to the people who founded the city.” Henri Chatillon, an Oregon Trail guide and American Fur Company trapper descended from the Frenchman who founded the city of Carondelet, built a two-story brick house on the land in 1849. Dr. Nicholas and Emilie Sophie DeMenil (of the founding Chouteau family) purchased the home in 1856, put on its Greek Revival addition, and took up residence in 1863. By purchasing the house from the highway department with a grant from Union Electric and rerouting Highway 55, citizens prevented its demolition in 1961. Since then, it’s been in the protective care of the Chatillon-DeMenil House Foundation. Artsy folks gather in the mansion each month to make rag rugs, broomstick lace and other crafts popular in the 1800s. Visitors on tour see original DeMenil family furniture in rooms decorated in the style of the 1890s. The attic houses a collection of World’s Fair memorabilia. In addition to the Bastille Day festivities, the museum hosts events exploring 19th-century mourning practices and dresses up for a Victorian Christmas.

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Dr. Seuss would have been hard-pressed to dream up names more whimsical for the instruments displayed at Saxquest. There’s the curled-up sarrusophone, the bent-bell saxello and the bulbous-nosed conn-o-sax. The music shop and museum on Cherokee Street is best known, though, for saxophones. Professional musicians Mark and Elke Overton moved their business to antique row in 2007. “We bring in all kinds of people from various genres,” Mark Overton says. “A lot of advanced students, players looking to step up to the next level, college kids majoring in music, and professionals as well. People are sending us horns from all over the country.” Inventory includes instruments made before the Civil War by saxophone inventor Adolph Sax, goldplated art deco horns from the 1920s and high-quality modern P. Mauriat saxes. The shop does instrument appraisals and repairs, and hosts music clinics and master classes with influential players and ensembles. “If it’s a big-name guy, we like to share their talents,” Overton says.

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1257 sunset timbers tr. SW Missouri $9,800,000 47 claverach drive Clayton $829,000 316 n. newstead ave. #2 Central West End $424,900 19 n. taylor ave. #4 Central West End $229,900 721 north 17th st. #308 St. Louis $167,500 · properties for sale · 263 highway yy Steelville $15,000,000 1 putt lane Eureka $15,000,000 tree wood lane Camden $12,500,000 red fox drive Eureka $5,000,000 1284 rural route #1 Southeast Mo. $4,360,000 228 lancaster drive Clayton $1,675,000 41 clermont lane Ladue $1,395,000 8331 university drive Clayton $1,145,000 8 bridle lane Frontenac $1,025,000 78 pisgah road Dallas, MO $999,000 10 fielding road Ladue $995,000 17901 greyabbey court Chesterfield $985,000 4976 pershing place Central West End $959,000 155 carondelet plaza #607 Clayton $950,000 7 country estates place Ladue Schools $948,000 9358 highway aa Farmington $875,000 116 industrial drive New Haven $850,000 150 carondelet plaza #603 Clayton $750,000 303 arctic fox court Eureka $700,000 300 arctic fox court Eureka $700,000 3010 locust street #301 Downtown $699,000

30 kingsbury place Central West End 2100 bopp road Ladue Schools 8025 maryland avenue #5b Clayton 556 warren avenue University City 4522 maryland avenue Central West End 3440 wieda road Lonedell 557 warren avenue University City 7477 delmar blvd. University City 766 wild horse valley Wildwood 6644 waterman avenue University City 314 north broadway #1706 Downtown 3 sussex drive Brentwood 1136 washington ave. #904 Downtown 1612 del norte Richmond Heights 5622 magnolia avenue South City 1563 old highway 79 Elsberry 524 warder avenue University City 6535 san bonita avenue Clayton 448 west point court University City 7363 goff ave. Richmond Heights 6221 northwood avenue #2e St. Louis 778 windberry court #2 Kirkwood 725 s. skinker #6n St. Louis 954 n. spoede rd. #4 Creve Coeur 4126 olive street Downtown 9 n. euclid ave. #609 Central West End 6404 cates avenue #1e University City 1426 carriage bridge trail Ballwin 19513 pike 266 Eolia

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1191 hawken place Webster Groves $239,000 6932 waldemar ave. South City $219,900 8054 davis drive #2n Clayton $200,000 6260 loughborough ave. St. Louis Hills $199,900 1209 washington ave. #307 Downtown $195,000 4012 juniata Tower Grove South $190,000 516 tuxedo Webster Groves $185,000 1136 washington ave. #406 Downtown $179,900 801 s. skinker blvd. #7b St. Louis $174,900 1123 washington ave. #308 Downtown $169,900 390 n. euclid ave. #a Central West End $159,900 7700 cornell avenue University City $157,400 110 north water street Louisiana $150,000 2537 pocahontas Rock Hill $149,900 28 montauk drive Pattonville Schools $147,500 4512 mcpherson ave. #2w Central West End $145,000 11 jane drive St. Peters $138,000 5567 pershing ave. #2e Central West End $128,000 7733 elene avenue University City $94,900 1068 cedargate drive Kirkwood $93,500 · open sunday · 2718 covington pl. Town & Country $1,597,500 Open 3-5 15 upper price rd. Ladue Schools $749,900 Open 1-3 650 hickory lane Frontenac $599,900 Open 3-5 7400 williams Richmond Heights $349,000 Open 12-2 7062 lindenwood pl. St. Louis $269,900 Open 1-3 1306 colony way Chesterfield $249,900 Open 3-5 7447 cornell ave. University City $214,900 Open 12-2 323 clara ave. #22 (3sw) CWE $165,000 Open 12-2

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CENTRAL WEST END $1,675,000 33 Portland Place 10 Bedrooms, 8 Baths

LADUE $448,000 2 Sunnymeade 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths NEW LISTING

SUNSET HILLS I $1,499,900 12128 Gravois Road 6 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths NEW LISTING

FRONTENAC $655,000 51 Frontenac Estates Drive 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths

GLENDALE I $297,000 7 Country Club Terrace 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths NEW LISTING

TOWN & COUNTRY $1,699,000 13303 Manor Hill Road 4 Bedrooms, 6 Baths

10588 Frontenac Woods Lane, Frontenac Offered at $899,000.

25 Glen Abbey Drive, Ladue New Price $449,000.

11136 Chatsworth Place, Town & Country Offered at $739,000.

2158 East Drive, Crystal Lake Park Offered at $479,900.

200 Hibler Oaks, Creve Coeur Offered at $779,000.

3 Devondale Lane, Frontenac Offered at $549,000.

155 Carondelet Plaza, Unit 500, Clayton Offered at $1,299,900.

2652 Bruno Avenue, Overland Offered at $129,000.

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22 Westmoreland Place, Central West End Offered at $1,650,000.

958 Tirrill Farms Road, Ladue Offered at $1,395,000.

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

7564 Wydown Boulevard, Unit 1A, Clayton Offered at $289,000.

1175 Mill Crossing, Unit 202, Creve Coeur Offered at $295,400.

NEW LisTiNgs

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

16 Portland Place, Central West End Offered at $1,595,000.

340 Hampshire Hill Lane, Town & Country Offered at $1,395,000.

XXXXX orviLLE road, Wildwood.

$1,850,000

15 WoodCLiFFE road, Ladue.

$675,000

1000-1004 WEidMaN road, Town & Country.

$1,795,000

51 FroNTENaC EsTaTEs drivE, Frontenac.

$655,000

12128 Gravois road, sunset Hills. Resort-like living in great

1 LiTTLE LaNE, Ladue.

$1,700,000

1119 NorTh drivE, Warson Woods.

$559,000

central location! Private gated estate, with putting green, lake

13303 MaNor hiLL road, Town & Country.

$1,699,000

3 dEvoNdaLE LaNE, Frontenac.

$549,000

with waterfall, fountains and a guest hosue.

15 droMara road, Ladue.

$1,695,000

2158 EasT drivE, Crystal Lake Park.

$479,900

100 WiNdrUsh FarM, Cook station.

33 PorTLaNd PLaCE, CWE.

$1,675,000

161 MEadoWs oF WiLdWood, Wildwood.

$465,900

512 PhEasaNT rUN CirCLE, saint Albans.

2 sUNNYMEadE LaNE, Ladue. sophisticated yet charming!

22 WEsTMorELaNd PLaCE, CWE.

$1,650,000

517 MasoN avENUE, Webster groves.

$449,900

1 LiTTLE LaNE, Ladue.

$595,000

One-story with expandable attic. Open floorplan, hardwood

16 PorTLaNd PLaCE, CWE.

$1,595,000

25 GLEN aBBEY drivE, Frontenac.

$449,000

548 N. MosELY road, Creve Coeur.

$174,900

floors, pool with very private patio and garden.

7352 WEsTMorELaNd, University City.

$1,495,000

9120 FoX EsTaTEs drivE, sunset Hills.

$449,000

50 PorTLaNd drivE, Frontenac.

$1,425,000

882 CaBErNET LaNE, st. Albans.

$437,800

7 CoUNTrY CLUB TErraCE, glendale. 2BR/2BA end unit

729 hiGhWaY h, Troy.

$1,395,000

1435 BaLd EaGLE road, Wildwood.

$370,000

first floor condo. Sophisticated updates, nine foot ceilings and

340 haMPshirE hiLL LaNE, Town & Country.

$1,395,000

2580 vioLa GiLL LaNE, Wildwood.

$354,900 $349,000

$1,499,900

$448,000

11204 hUNTErs PoNd, Creve Coeur.

$1,395,000

548 ForBY EsTaTEs drivE, Eureka.

958 TirriLL FarMs road, Ladue.

$1,395,000

109 sTErLiNG CrossiNG, Dardenne Prairie.

$329,900

8149 PErshiNG avENUE, Clayton.

$1,325,000

508 NorTh CENTraL avENUE, University City.

$329,000

bedroom bungalow with updated kitchen and private, level

ThE CrEsCENT, UNiT 500, Clayton.

$1,299,900

2168 darTMoUTh GaTE CoUrT, Wildwood.

$321,000

back yard.

6352 aLEXaNdEr drivE, Clayton.

$1,275,000

7715 CorNELL avENUE, University City.

$319,000

1324 EaGLEWiNds CoUrT, Chesterfield.

$1,149,000

7519 GaNNoN avENUE, University City.

$290,000

118 LaKE ForEsT, Richmond Heights.

$1,125,000

820 PosThorN drivE, Manchester.

$244,900

OPEN HOUsEs

10 WashiNGToN TErraCE, CWE.

$1,100,000

5645 rEBEr PLaCE, st. Louis.

$189,900

sunday, March 24th

12 droMara road, Ladue.

$1,090,000

2803 MissoUri avENUE, st. Louis.

$167,000

124 WorThiNGToN oaKs, Creve Coeur.

$1,049,000

2652 BrUNo avENUE, Overland.

$129,000

fireplace. Master suite with sitting area.

$297,000

7211 daLE avENUE, Richmond Heights. spacious, open three $180,000

8 LoNG MEadoWs LaNE, Town & Country. $2,220,000. 1-4 PM ThE CrEsCENT, UNiT 500, Clayton. $1,299,900. 2:15-4:15 PM

5696 KiNGsBUrY avENUE, #106, CWE.

$88,000

LOTs/ACREAgE $4,889,000 $750,000

9120 Fox Estates Drive, sunset Hills Offered at $449,000.

CONDOMiNiUM/ViLLA HOMEs

REsiDENTiAL HOMEs

1136 ChaTsWorTh PLaCE dr., Town & Country.$739,000. 1-3 PM 7715 CorNELL avENUE, University City. $319,000.

1-3 PM

6127 LiNdELL BoULEvard, CWE.

$999,999

ThE CrEsCENT, UNiT 505, Clayton.

5645 rEBEr PLaCE, st. Louis. $189,900.

1-3 PM

10588 FroNTENaC Woods LaNE, Frontenac.

$899,000

527 NorTh aNd soUTh, University City.

$645,000

17 Fair oaKs, Ladue.

$899,000

750 soUTh haNLEY road, #350, Clayton.

$429,000

12 aBErdEEN PLaCE, st. Louis.

$799,900

7564 WYdoWN BLvd., UNiT 2a, Clayton.

$309,000

1000 WEidMaN road, Town & Country.

$795,000

1175 MiLL CrossiNG, #202, Creve Coeur.

$295,400

200 hiBLEr oaKs, Creve Coeur.

$779,000

7564 WYdoWN BLvd., UNiT 1a, Clayton.

$289,000

LuxuryCollection

$799,000

1042 WiNGs road, saint Albans.

$4,250,000

9 BLaCK CrEEK LaNE, Ladue.

$765,000

7515 BUCKiNGhaM drivE, UNiT 3N, Clayton.

$180,000

21 UPPEr LadUE, Ladue.

$3,600,000

15 BErKshirE drivE, Richmond Heights.

$749,000

710 soUTh haNLEY road, UNiT 7B, Clayton.

$150,000

42 GLEN EaGLEs drivE, Ladue.

$2,495,000

1136 ChaTsWorTh PLaCE drivE, Town & Country.

$739,000

1506 sWaLLoW drivE, Brentwood.

$125,000

162 NorTh CENTraL avENUE. Clayton.

$2,460,000

29 ridGEToP drivE, Richmond Heights.

$699,900

816 soUTh haNLEY road, UNiT 1C, Clayton.

$129,500

8 LoNG MEadoWs LaNE, Town & Country.

$2,220,000

13597 roYaL GLEN drivE, Town & Country.

$695,000

9154 EaGEr road, Brentwood.

$105,000

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$1.1 million 155 Carondelet Plaza, No. 604 Gladys Manion Agent: Wayne Norwood Price per square foot: $352.23

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314-849-4666 or 636-926-0555 www.scrubbydutch.com

Bright Cleaning Specialist

We Specialize in Chandelier Cleaning

Drapery Cleaning On-Site Pressure Washing And Much More Years of Service 314-484-0128 BrightClean.net

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CLEANING SERVICES

HEALTH & FITNESS

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE

IN-HOME FITNESS TRAINING

Affordable Cleaning for Any Budget. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, Move-in & Move-out $10 OFF New Customers Insured & Bonded Member of BBB Satisfaction Guaranteed Family Owned & Operated Now Accepting Credit Cards Call 314-426-3838

CLEANING TIME LLC

We are friendly, professional & experienced with excellent references. We specialize in deep & detailed cleaning and provide other household tasks. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Hunter Ave., Ste. 201, St. Louis, Mo 63124.

Town & Style is an equal opportunity employer.

HOUSE CLEANING

IRONING PICK UP & DELIVERY Reasonable Rates Excellent References 314-862-4138

EDUCATION/TUTORS

Acupressure (Acupuncture Without Needles) Swedish/Deep Tissue/Hot Stone 522 N. New Ballas Ste. 299 (314) 541-3502 SPRING SPECIAL $50 For a 1 hr. Massage

CERTIFIED EDUCATION TUTOR

MO Certified - Special Ed. Certified K-8 ALL Subjects. Math - 7th Grade Through College Linda 314-313-3536

GUTTERS/ROOFING THE GUTTER GUY

Cleaning, Repairs, Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning Professional, Reliable & Insured No Mess Left Behind • Free Estimates Contact Tony 314-413-2888 thegutterguy-stl@hotmail.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES MIKE’S HOME SERVICES

Heating - New, Repair, Maintenance. Storm, Roof & Gutter Repair. Haul. Sewer/ Drain, Basement Waterproofing. Plumbing • Electrical • Painting Decks • Hardwood, Tile & Carpet Repair & Installation. Ref’s Available. Mike 314-265-4568 mikec4333@gmail.com Fully Insured • All Work Guaranteed

LAWN & GARDEN

20 years experience in the health and fitness industry. (Former Miss Missouri body builder) Protein & supplement sales & advice. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an experienced Volume and referral discounts. full-time sales representative Fitness regimens, nutrition Complete Lawn Maintenance for to join our rapidly growing recommendations and supplement Commercial & Residential publication. Candidate should programs tailored to individual. have a minumum of three years ISSA/IfHI CPR/AED Certified Spring Cleanup, Mulching, sales experience preferably in Contact Nicole: media-related environment. Great Mowing, Edging, Turf Maintenance, 314-695-0530 opportunity and fantastic work Planting, Sodding, Seeding, environment. Please send resume nsrtrainu@yahoo.com Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, and references to Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, jobs@townandstyle.com Leaf & Gumball Cleanup, Brush or mail to: Sales Rep, Removal, Retainingn Walls, Paver Town & Style 121 Patios & Drainage Solutions

314-546-5370

Over 15 years of continued service in Town and County, Ladue, and Wildwood. References available. Call Linda 636-529-1224

HELP WANTED

HOME IMPROVEMENT

IN-HOME MASSAGE

I am a licensed massage therapist and I bring my table to YOU. Relax in the comfort of your own home. Ref. Avail. Patty 636-578-5001

HEATING & COOLING National Air Duct Cleaning

$3995 Includes 10 vents and 1 main line.

Member of BBB For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

Doug MEyER 314-223-0553 doug@dandlcontracting.com

www.PoynterLandscape.com 636-256-2600 Kitchens | Baths Basement Remodeling/Finishing Plumbing | Electrical | Siding New Construction

Yue Ma has been practicing in STL for 15 yrs. (formerly at JCC for 14 yrs) She believes natural healing & deep relaxation follow her philosophy ñ “Our body is like a river; all is connected.”

Liscensed Landscape Architect/Designer

JEWELL REMODELING

Interior and Exterior Services; From Roof to Basement, we do it all! Bathrooms, Kitchens, Painting, Electrical, Plumbing, etc. We’re Licensed & Insured! Call 314-487-3789 TOP GUNN HOME IMPROVEMENT DECK & FENCE REVIVAL Powerwashing • Stain Decks Build & Repair Decks & Fences All Painting • Wallpaper Removal Remodeling • Basement Refinishing Roofing • Siding • Windows • Gutters 636-466-3956

Affordable Horticulture Maintenance Services Weekly Mowing Monthly Bed Maintenance Single Visits for Spring Clean-ups or Parties Flowers, Perennials, Shrubs and More Flowers Irrigation & Drainage Problems Solved

Horticultural Expertise is Always Free From the Trusted Name in St. Louis Landscaping for Over 20 Years.

SPRING INTO COLOR! • Mulching • Edging all Garden Beds • Cutting Back Perennials • New Plantings • Seasonal Pots

Specializing in Landscape Design & Year Round Maintenance Call 314-498-0877

Additional Vents/Returns $10 each Additional Mainlines start at $24 each

(314)447-3828 | www.nationalairductcleaningcorp.com Bonded | Licensed | Insured Call Today…Breathe Easy Tomorrow

BREEZE HEATING/COOLING & ELECTRICAL

Go Green with Rheem!

Rated #1 by Consumer Reports $1,100 Instant Rebate on New. Furnace-A/C Install. 10 yr Warranty Save BIG on your utilities! Call Bob 314-315-5849

Everything for your property. We specialize in design and construction of brick & stone walks, walls, patios and pool decks. 33 years in business Call George (314) 567-6066 MARCH 20, 201

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PLUMBING

DBL GROUND OAK MULCH

TONY LAMARTINA PLUMBING

All Natural 12 Cubic Yards $440 20 Cubic Yards $750 Delivered & Spread 314-808-3330

A+ rated from BBB Serving St. Louis for over 30 years 314.965.9377 www.TonyLaMartinaPlumbing.com $20 off any service call Please present ad - Expires 4/20/13

PAINTING

REAL ESTATE- FOR SALE

ONLINE + TOWNANDSTYLE.COM VACATION TREETO SERVICES TREE SERVICES ADVERTISE EMAIL + JSUMNER TOWNANDSTYLE.COM PROPERTIES AFFORDABLE GET’ER DONE TREE SERVICE CALL

All Your Tree Service needs & Stump Grinding. Licensed Arborist. 14 Yrs. Experience. Fully Insured & Licensed. 10% Off When You Mention T&S. FREE ESTIMATES A+ BBB Rating 314-971-6993 or 636-234-6672

Commercial/Residential, Interior/Exterior Painting. Drywall, Plaster & Stucco Repair. Power Washing, Deck Staining. 314-489-9279 Fully Licensed & Insured. www.diversified-painting.com

M & M CUSTOM PAINTING Interior & Exterior Painting, Staining, Powerwashing, Wallpaper Removal. Insured and Free Estimates. Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

PERSONAL GROWTH COACH & BUSINESS ADVISER Salvatore Pagano spagano1@gmail.com (314)406-2311

CLAYTON CONDO FOR SALE/RENT

Large condominium in the Moorlands! Hardwood floors throughout, private laundry, & assigned parking spot in the garage. Eat in kitchen, 2 large BR, 1. 5 BA, beautiful fireplace. Erik Barthel Re/Max Results Erik@ErikBarthel.com Cell: 314-477-7461

SERVICES WE BUY DIAMONDS, JEWLERY, GOLD, SILVER, COINS, WATCHES! Family Operated Immediate Payment 636-391-6622

TREE SERVICE

Professional Service at a Reasonable Price. Call Michael Baumann’s Affordable Outdoor Services for a free property inspection at 636-375-2812 You’ll be glad you called!

COLE TREE SERVICE

94.5 ACRE FARM IN WARRENTON, MO

45 minutes West of St. Louis All blacktop roads, pole barn, small pond, deep well, electric, fruit trees, grapevines , old homesite, very private. $3,800 per acre. 314-954-2223

+ JANIE SUMNER = 314.749.7078

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

Stump Removal • Trimming • Shaping • Removals Cabling • Landscaping • Spraying • Residential Commercial • Plant Healthcare

636-391-9944

www.omnitreeservice.com Free Estimates • Certified Arborist

• Trimming & Pruning • Tree & Stump Removal • Lot Clearing • Deadwooding • Storm damage clean up We Accept Credit Cards Insured/FREE Estimates www.cole-tree-service.biz 636-475-3661

TUCKPOINTING TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY

20+ Years Experience ALL WORK GUARANTEED Complete Home Tuckpointing Spot Tuckpointing with Color Match Chimney Repair & Rebuilding Brick or Stone Patio & Walkway Repair Insured tuckpointingandmasonry.com 314-352-4222 All Major Credit Cards Accepted

CHALET AT INNSBROOK

Sleeps 11 on 3 private wooded acres. Finished lower level/game room. Private Hot tub & fire pit. Available year-round for stays of 2 nights or more. Full details & calendar at www.vrbo.com/424270 or call Janet at 314-750-2553

GULF COAST CONDO

Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 3BR, 3BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more! Great Rates. Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/148365 THE TOWERS AT PARKVIEW BAY OSAGE BEACH, MO This newer complex is designed with a huge Indoor/Outdoor pool, Workout room, Hot Tub, Sauna. 3Bdrm/2full Bth, beautifully decorated. Overlooks the lake, lg. w/o patio with spectacular view. Sleeps 8, 14x40 boat slip. Next to outlet mall. Vrbo#441553 or call 314-603-2463

Member Local & National Arborists Associations

Diamond & Jewelry Brokers, Inc.

www.thediamondfam.com 35 years of service

Design your backyard oasis and enjoy it all summer long!

The great escape is right outside your door.

We also create: u water features u outdoor kitchens u decorative walls u brick-paver patios, walks and drives

STAMPED CONCRETE u driveways u patios u walks DECORATIVE STAINING u interior or exterior TRADITIONAL FINISHES u with a little pizazz

free estimates

314-324-4173

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