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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] Adultery, murder, desperation ... sounds like juicy pulp fiction.

Actually, it’s the stuff of Pagliacci, the Opera Theatre production I saw last night. Characters in the colorful costumes of commedia dell’arte included a chorus of white-faced harlequins, a devious hunchback, a jealous husband and a sad, beautiful heroine all masking their real emotions as they performed their play within a play. It passed the ultimate acid test: I was still awake at the end (somewhere after 11 p.m.).

I don’t know that much about opera, but I do know when I’m having a grand old time. I’ve been going to OTSL performances for about a decade, and each year I appreciate a little more how lucky we are here in St. Louis. The five-week season is called ‘a summer opera festival,’ and in that time, four operas are performed in repertory, so out-of-towners can see the entire season on successive days (and principals can rest their voices).

It’s not every city that has a festival (it’s not even many).

Opera Theatre of St. Louis has spent 38 years making opera accessible for everyone. Ticket prices start at $25, the operas are sung in English, and there are supertitles projected at each side of the stage, so if you miss a sentence, you can always read it. There are free lectures an hour before each performance and an online cheat sheet called Opera for Non-Majors that imparts basic info like what a contralto is. And—drum roll—there are covered picnic tables scattered around the Loretto-Hilton gardens, free and available for all opera-goers to enjoy (using their own food and wine, or purchasing there). If all of the above and cocktails during intermission under the stars don’t tempt you, I give up.

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Award-winning pianist/violinist LINDSAY GARRITSON, 25, recently participated as one of 30 finalists in the

Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. The Principia and Yale Music School alum, former concertmaster of the SLSO Youth Orchestra, will perform Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Compton Heights Concert Band July 28 at Purser Center Auditorium.

Proud parents are clarinetist Paul Garritson of Manchester and pianist Marie Garritson of Elsah, Ill., and Stuart, Fla.

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6/6 Matthew Daughaday @mdaughaday Had an amazing time at @thelibertinestl Happy to add another great place to the list elevating the Saint Louis restaurant game.

6/5 Jared Williamson @Jaredbrewsbass Steaming some tamales for breakfast before I go brew Summer Lager and Hefe.

6/4 wheeler compton @wheelscomp Disconcerting hair-duel between rookie hurlers at #Busch. Wacha Sasquatch arms going pitch-for-pitch with Skaggs’ upper lip. #stlfantakeover 6/4 Colleen Kirby @stlcolleen Wasted 2 hours trekking to Brentwood and back on a few errands. Tour de parking lot over there.

6/1 Charlie A. Dooley @CharlieADooley Thank you to all the utility workers, and emergency personnel working to clean up today.

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MEDS & FOOD FOR KIDS, led by local pediatrician DR. PATRICIA WOLFF, has been named Humanitarian of the Year by the World Affairs Council of St. Louis. The nonprofit fights hunger in Haiti by providing medical care and manufacturing and distributing nutritious food.

Clarkson Valley resident NICK TILLEY has been selected from more than 600,000 applicants worldwide as one of three finalists in

TOURISM AUSTRALIA’S ‘BEST JOBS IN THE WORLD’ COMPETITION. The Marquette High School grad (’98), who

attributes his advancement in the competition to a vigorous social media campaign, will now compete with other finalists for a wildlife tourism position based in South Australia.

Actor JOHN O’HURLEY opens the Muny’s 95th season as King Arthur in Monty Python’s Spamalot.

O’Hurley is best known as catalog guru J. Peterman on Seinfeld.

THE TONY AWARD-WINNING SHOW RUNS JUNE 17 THROUGH 23.

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HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY to Augusta ‘Gussie’ Barwick, who was honored by family and friends at a celebration at daughter Anna Galakatos Harris’ Frontenac home. Among the guests was Anna’s son, Dr. Greg Galakatos.

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formerly Yamaha Music School, celebrates its 35th anniversary with a June 23 concert at the Ethical Society.

The concert features current and former students.

The school, started by BEVERLY MILDER MAGENCEY in 1978, has grown from a handful of students in Magencey’s basement to a Chesterfield school with 10 full-time teachers and 550 students.

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WHEN 50-YEAR-OLD DEBBIE GRAY noticed a couple of swollen lymph nodes on her neck, she figured she had a cold. She didn’t think anything of it. A few months later, she woke up with huge lumps all over her throat. She was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a blood cancer that compromises the body’s ability to fight infection.

“The day we got the diagnosis, I felt like a lost soul,” recalls Debbie’s husband, John Gray, a master data specialist at Sigma-Aldrich. “Then it hit me: Wait a minute, I’m a volunteer at Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! I called right away, and the staff was just incredible.” Within hours, LLS had delivered helpful information about treatment options and clinical trials to the Grays.

Three years later, Debbie’s cancer is under control, thanks to oral chemotherapy and Rituxan, a drug developed by LLS-funded researchers. “But the chemo attacks bone marrow and might cause more cancer down the road,” Gray says. “Researchers are working on a safer drug with fewer side effects, but they’re not quite there yet. That’s why I keep running.”

Gray is a coach for LLS Team in Training, a fundraising campaign for leukemia research and patient services. Now in its 25th year, TNT trains participants at every skill level to compete in national and local endurance sporting events, including marathons, triathlons and bike races.

All athletes compete and raise money in honor of a patient.

“Nationwide, more than 570,000 TNT participants have raised over $1.3 billion for research and services since the program began,” explains executive director Debbie Kersting of LLS Gateway Chapter. The local affiliate provides financial assistance, support groups, advocacy and education for more than 5,000 patients and families annually. Thanks to research, great strides have been made, Kersting reports: “The survival rate has quadrupled over the last 50 years, and pediatric leukemia now has a 91 percent survival rate, up from 3 percent in the 1960s.” Leukemia research benefits all cancer patients, she adds. “Of 67 cancer drugs approved by the FDA since 2000, more than 40 percent were first used as treatments for blood cancer patients.”

But much remains to be done. “Every four minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer; every 10 minutes, someone dies,” Kersting says. “Leukemia and other blood cancers are the leading cause of death in kids under the age of 20. That’s why the money raised by TNT participants is so crucial to our mission.”

TNT teams are now forming for fall events. Gray’s favorite team member is his wife, who walked a half-marathon shortly after she was diagnosed. “Her courage, and that of all the patients we honor, inspires me every day,” he says. “We just had our first grandchild. Like everyone else with blood cancer, Debbie has so much to live for.” That’s why developing life-extending, life-saving drugs is so crucial, he notes. “By supporting research, TNT saves lives—one mile at a time.”

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[BACKTALK A NEW KIND OF ADVICE COLUMN by raschelle burton & patty hannum AS SUMMER APPROACHES MY FAMILY STARTS GEARING UP FOR OUR ANNUAL FAMILY REUNION. EACH YEAR, I GET DRAGGED INTO A POLITICAL CONVERSATION THAT NEVER ENDS WELL. I FEEL LIKE MY FAMILY POKES AND PRODS ME UNTIL I END UP ARGUING WITH THEM. ANY SUGGESTIONS? —LEFTY IN A RIGHTY FAMILY

PATTY: Oh, I have plenty of suggestions: Don’t go to the reunion, get a new family or agree with everything they say no matter how much your head feels like it will explode. Then I realized this question is not about politics but about family dynamics. Let me take a guess: You are the youngest? Your poked and prodded comment gave it away. As the youngest of six, I am all too familiar with the desire of older children to get younger ones flustered so they say something ridiculous or start screeching or yelling for their mothers.

Oops, I might be projecting my own issues here. That said, you can’t change family dynamics. Try to enjoy the political conversation, know you aren’t going to agree, and fill up on the boxed wine and Jell-O mold your Aunt Betty brings.

RASCHELLE: Well, this is so interesting because I’m a lefty in a lefty family. Our reunions are boring.

Where’s the fun in everyone always agreeing? So, mostly I just try to mix things up a bit. Sometimes I take an opposing view just so we can all feel alive. I don’t trust it when everyone agrees; the math just doesn’t work, and I know that someone somewhere is not telling the truth. So I poke and poke until someone screams or throws a punch, then I smile and pour myself another inch of bourbon. What does this have to you with you?

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MY GIRLFRIEND HAS JUST BECOME A VEGETARIAN, AND SHE HAS STARTED LECTURING ME ABOUT THE DANGERS OF EATING MEAT. I’M REALLY EMBARRASSED WHEN SHE TRIES TO CONVERT OUR FRIENDS TO HER WAY OF EATING. WHAT DO I DO? —MISSING MY MEAT

PATTY: I usually take a live-and-let-live approach to most problems, so I am sure our readers are expecting me to say, “Ignore her, do what you want. In time she will calm down.” But you are wrong. There is nothing worse than ‘food police.’ You know who I am talking about—the friend who comments if you eat bread, use real butter or heaven forbid, ask for the salt shaker. I know plenty of vegetarians who don’t comment or judge me for eating meat. So, my suggestion: If she doesn’t stop pontificating about her food choices and yours, break up with her. Why be in a relationship where you are guaranteed to argue three times a day?

RASCHELLE: As a newly minted vegetarian, I can tell you the hardest thing about not eating animal products is overcoming the superiority complex that comes along with it. Oh yes, there’s a certain satisfaction in looking down our noses at our unenlightened, carnivorous brethren and thinking, “Ew! That filet of whatever had eyes at one point.” Having said that, I truly think her remarks come from a place of love. She’s clearly feeling better having made this switch and wants you to experience those same highs. I say talk to her and find out what’s motivating her, then I think you can choose to accept it or not. Personally, I wouldn’t end an otherwise happy relationship over meat. >> PATTY HANNUM LIKES TO DISCUSS POLITICS WITH PEOPLE WHO AGREE WITH HER VIEWS WHILE EATING A STEAK AND DRINKING A MARTINI. >> RASCHELLE BURTON ALWAYS ENJOYS A GOOD BRAWL, WITH A SIDE OF SPICY KALE CHIPS.

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The good news is that the 17-year-old driver was already at the hospital emergency room and was not hurt. The bad news (for her) is that she was charged with DWI after smacking into the wall of the parking garage and another car, then backing straight into the ER doors, causing significant damage. All this occurred at about 3 a.m., after she dropped off a passenger at St. Luke’s, then tried to park. Police and emergency medical personnel say neither the driver nor anyone at the scene was injured, but that the three passengers stayed awhile in the ER … with Chesterfield police.

One reportedly was sick and seeking medical attention. Although we would have liked to see surveillance video of the (phew!) minor mayhem late last month, and not just cleanup of the aftermath, the driver’s mug shot is ironic. Her T-shirt reads: ‘Celebrating Life!’

We don’t normally like to include two stories about knuckleheads in the same column, much less back to back, but this pretty much beats all: A fugitive from Clayton police escaped from the officers who’d pulled him over, pushing one aside as he fled, only to run around the block and try to seek refuge … inside County Police headquarters. Officers joked after apprehending him that he was headed straight for the county clink, which was where he wound up anyhow. Apparently he’d had a liquid lunch that maybe started at breakfast, because at 1 p.m. he apparently was intoxicated. Has the cake been taken?

Well, we’ll just wait for the next drunken miscreant and the results of his or her much-clouded judgment.

Fortunately, in both of these reports, no one was hurt. Unfortunately, that is not the result in too many cases when a drunk decides to venture out in a vehicle—or, perhaps, does anything besides let nature take its course and

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pass out. In stories that turn out badly for the ‘star,’ we almost expect that alcohol or other drugs figure into the equation somewhere. All too many of these sordid tales are tragic for them, and others.

schooler in any of our area’s well-todo districts who doesn’t already have an iPhone. Our question: Do kids nowadays actually study, or do they skim only as much information as needed by surfing the ’net?

Aron Blanke is up for a Grammy Award, but you won’t hear him perform next January. Perhaps you’ve never heard of him? Blanke, a music teacher at the Center for Creative Learning in Rockwood School District, has been named a quarterfinalist for the competition’s Music Educator Award.

This new Grammy honors teachers who’ve made a significant and lasting contribution to music education.

Blanke is no slouch: He’s in the top 1 percent. Of the more than 30,000 nominees, Blanke is among the 217 teachers named quarterfinalists. If selected as the winner, Blanke will be flown to Los Angeles to accept the award, attend the Grammy ceremony and receive $10,000. Blanke is already a star to his pupils: Having taught in Rockwood since 1995, this year he was recognized as Rockwood’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year.

For many of us, future highway plans are somewhere in the ether.

If they build it, we’ll drive on it. For others, it’s a great idea as long as it’s somewhere else and ‘not in my backyard.’ No matter whether it’s a convenience store going up right around the corner or a major highway project for the good of all, the NIMBY folks must be heard. And they were at Shrewsbury Community Center a week or so ago. Opponents say the road is being designed more for the 1950s than 2050. Rough plans are for it to run parallel to existing infrastructure, including MetroLink tracks and the River Des Peres, from Watson Road to Hanley Road at Flora Avenue in Maplewood. This is not I-170, continued; there will be two lanes in both directions, with room for bicycles and a speed limit of about 35 mph. County traffic planners say industrial and residential areas (‘four to six properties’) would be affected. Nobody’s knocking down trees and pouring concrete this year or next; this has been on the drawing board for decades. Public comments on the two alternatives are being taken through July 19. Details are at southcountyconnector.com; two

By August, more kids in Kirkwood will get their hands on iPad minis, compliments of the district’s $1.8 million outlay for a program piloted last school year.

By January 2015, all grades will have them, although from second grade down, the devices must stay in the classroom. Administrators laud the devices as a helpful learning tool and tout the savings realized through not having to replace as many textbooks.

Some parents worry they provide shortcuts that cheat students out of necessary cognitive development. It gives us pause. Fewer texts? ‘Texting’ is all some kids seem to do; many never crack the textbooks they lug around in backpacks. And rare is the high

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Mother Nature has been especially cruel to the residents of St. Charles and its county, what with three confirmed tornadoes during storms late last month and floodwaters that continue to rise. Although no serious injuries were reported, flash floods also have been a problem. The 1906 record rainfall of 1.72 inches for one day was topped May 31 with 1.74 inches. Authorities say dozens of homes were destroyed; meanwhile, the twisters rendered more than 100 uninhabitable. The resilience of storm victims continues to inspire: One girl was delighted that her doll had been located. Her dad was grateful that his Bible seemed none the worse for wear.

Of course, nothing will stop a high school class from graduating: Although storm damage included a hole in the Family Arena roof, five different schools that had been scheduled to walk across the platform there managed to graduate their classes of 2013 at different locations.

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ago, to name a street after his wife or girlfriend: Juanita. I was sure that the misspelling, carried over for decades, was to blame.

My bad. I apologize to that fellow and anyone else who may be wistful for the scenic Juniata River in central Pennsylvania. The word is thought to be a corruption of the original Iroquois for Onayutta, which means Standing Stone, a feature that disappeared from there centuries ago.

So much for my certainty that Juniata was a corruption of Juanita.

(How a little research can mess up an honest-to-goodness preconceived notion.) But street signs have been misspelled in St. Louis. For a few years, Harlequin Street off Arsenal was spelled ‘Harelequin,’ with an extra ‘e’. It has since been corrected, and no, yours truly, Mr. Smug, had nothing to do with that. But he is sure that, somewhere in this fair city, Westminster is spelled ‘Westminister,’ as it is on one side of a sign marking Westminster Avenue, which leads to that eponymous college in the central Missouri burg of Fulton.

There have to be more. So, let’s all get out there right now and look around.

Stretch out a blanket, bring a pick-a-nick basket and maybe dance in the twilight for the next eight Monday nights at Heman Park in U. City. The city’s annual Starlight Concert Series showcases artists who play jazz, blues, R&B … as well as mix it up.

Tiffany Elle will be next to grace the park’s outdoor concert stage

June 17. Fat Pocket Funk, a personal fave, will bring it July 1; they play the most muscular, horn-driven version of Stevie Wonder’s Superstition you haven’t heard yet!

The remainder of the schedule: • June 24: Velvet • July 8: Mystic Voyage • July 15: Jim Stevens Group • July 22: Anita Jackson • July 29: Grand Elite • Aug. 5: Heather Dawn Band Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. near the park’s Midland/Shaftesbury entrance.

Webster ‘Grooves’— that extra ‘O’ is compliments of Joe Schwab at Euclid Records, seller of vintage vinyl that’s been twice removed from its namesake street in the CWE. After 20-some years, the beloved indie shop moved to the DeSoto Building near Lockwood Avenue and Big Bend Boulevard, where once you could kick the tires of a DeSoto automobile.

Today, Euclid occupies 8,000 square feet on three floors of 19 N. Gore Ave., offering the new and hard-to-find.

So, Schwab threw a party: Webster Grooves: A Retro Soul Festival featured seven bands and plenty of dancing in the street. There was another reason to celebrate that day: May 18 was Joe and Sandy Schwab’s wedding anniversary, though it almost wasn’t. To keep her, Joe says, he had to parlay his passion for collecting records into the business of selling them.

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[ St. Louisan POKEY LAFARGE’S new album Pokey LaFarge caught the attention of Rolling Stone.

The magazine lauds his “inventive, energetic twist on American roots music.” LaFarge, who just might be better known outside of St. Louis, is currently in the middle of a two-month North American tour. ]

[ Any guys wondering about the black flies painted inside the LAMBERT AIRPORT’S URINALS? A quick search of the website urinalfly.com reveals the painted flies originated at Amsterdam’s airport, can be installed in minutes, and “reduces spillage in men’s restrooms.” ]

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[ CINDY TEASDALE McGOWAN of St. Louis baby store and website Makaboo was quoted in The Wall Street Journal recommending baby gifts embroidered with the child’s name. “It means you didn’t just pull something out of your gift drawer,” she told the paper. ]

[ The recent release of Eleven Rings: the Soul of Success, an autobiography from former Bulls and Lakers coach Phil Jackson, reminds me of Kirkwood’s BOB NELSON. A basketball coach at Forest Park Community College for 25 years, Nelson was up for the assistant coaching job at Chicago when Jackson took over in 1989. Although the job went to Tex Winter, Jackson and Nelson remain in touch. In fact, Jackson contributed $1,500 to Nelson’s unsuccessful campaign for St. Louis county council in 2010. By the way, Nelson celebrates his 75th birthday June 26. ]

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THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A QUICK GAME OF GOLF. Sure, every now and then a sudden, spectacular shot catapults a player to the top of the leader board. But for the most part, golf requires commitment, skill and time. “Recovering from a catastrophic injury or complex medical condition is a lot like golf,” says Lauri Tanner, CEO of Ranken Jordan Pediatric Specialty Hospital. “Both take patience and determination. Victory comes gradually. There are no shortcuts.”

Since 1941, Ranken Jordan has helped thousands of severely ill or injured kids get back into the swing of things. “We serve the sickest of the sick, the so-called hopeless cases,” Tanner says. “When the medical crisis is over but the patient is still too sick to go home, they come to us. We’re the bridge from acute care to home.” Ranken Jordan experts provide individualized care through inpatient and outpatient programs, a comprehensive orthopedic and rehabilitation clinic, and ongoing support for patients ages 2 weeks to 21 years. They also teach families how to continue the healing at home.

Demand for the hospital’s specialized services is high, and the waiting list keeps growing. The annual Ranken Jordan Golf Tournament, a major fundraiser, takes place July 8 at Norwood Hills Country Club. The event, chaired by Steve Ricci, president of RAI Insurance Group, is sponsored by McCarthy Building Cos. Tickets start at $450 for individuals and $1,600 per foursome. Sponsorships are available.

Among the many former patients returning to Ranken Jordan for the event is 15-year-old Sam Ward, who has cerebral palsy. “When Sam came here four years ago as an outpatient, he told us he wanted to be a golf pro when he grew

up,” Tanner recalls. “He was confined to a wheelchair at the time, but that didn’t discourage him—or us.” Participating in golf therapy and other rehabilitation programs, he improved his hand-eye and muscle coordination tremendously. Impressed, Tanner invited him to join her foursome at the next annual tournament.

“By then, he’d progressed from a wheelchair to a walker, and he played 18 holes like a champ.”

The next year, he barely needed LAURI TANNER, MIKE MATHENY the walker. “Then last year, I PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT heard somebody call my name. It was Sam—and he ran across the parking lot to greet me.”

Sam’s journey from wheelchair to walker to moving on his own didn’t happen overnight. But slow, steady, lasting progress is what Ranken Jordan is all about.

“Some places hand you the bill and say, ‘You’re on your own,’” Tanner says. “Not us. We stand by kids until they’re ready to face the world again, physically and emotionally stronger than before.”

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MICHAEL WACHA // #52 // SP >> Top prospect in Memphis, with a 4-0 record >> Throws in mid- to high 90s with his fastball, but also throws a nasty slider and curve ball >> Struck out 40 while walking just four in 21 innings, moving from rookie ball through Double-A Springfield in 2012 >> Threw seven innings, giving up only one run in first major league start

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HE IS THE ONLY MAJOR-LEAGUER in history to win more than 200 games as a starter and save more than 150 games— all in just four seasons. Now John Smoltz is an analyst for TBS and the Major League Baseball network. The 46-year-old former Cardinal and future Hall of Famer sat down with Town & Style and gave his thoughts on his new career, the current Cardinals team and, of course, his love of golf.

Q.HOW WAS THE TRANSITION FROM BALLPLAYER TO BROADCASTER? A. It went pretty smoothly. It’s my third year, and I’m still learning which information to take in and which to discard. I enjoy it.

Q.THE NATIONAL AUDIENCE HAS BEEN RECEPTIVE TO YOU AND FORMER METS PITCHER RON DARLING ON THE TBS BROADCASTS. WHAT KIND OF REACTION HAVE YOU GOTTEN? A. If it’s 50-50 and each audience (especially in the playoffs) thinks you’re rooting for the other team, it’s a pretty good broadcast. As a national broadcaster, there’s no such thing as rooting for a team. I guess I’ve heard more compliments.

Q.WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS YEAR’S CARDINALS TEAM? A. Certain organizations find a way to do it right, so this is no surprise, even though there are 10 rookie

pitchers, which is unheard of. They find a way to involve character and mix it with talent, and it shows.

Q.HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THIS MANY ROOKIES AND YOUNG PITCHERS MAKE AN IMPACT IN A SEASON? A. Normally that’s a last-place team. It’s impressive. The one thing we have yet to see these guys go through is some adversity to see how they handle it, but I’m impressed with how they’ve gone about their business.

It’s the Cardinal way.

Q.YOU ARE ONE OF THE FEW PITCHERS EVER TO MAKE THE TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY

FROM STARTER TO CLOSER, SO WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON EDWARD MUJICA AS THE CARDINALS CLOSER? A. Everyone assumes that a set-up guy or a middle-relief guy could eventually take that role, but it’s not the case. It takes a special person. It’s rare that you get a guy to step in and do as well as Mujica has, so it’s a credit to him.

Q.WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT WHEN YOU COME TO TOWN? A. There’s so many, but I would go with Tony’s.

Q.FAVORITE ACTIVITY WHEN NOT BROADCASTING? A. Golf. Everywhere I go, I think golf first. There are so many great golf courses here. St. Albans is great. I try

and get out there as much as I can.

Q.WHAT DO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LIKE TO DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING? A. I like to get outdoors as much as possible. We’ve got every activity in our backyard that you can imagine.

Volleyball has become a popular sport in our family, and I love to bowl.

Q.FAVORITE BALLPARK AS A PLAYER AND AS AN ANALYST? A. Obviously Busch Stadium is a great ballpark. As a player, I loved Turner Field (Atlanta). I spent most of

my time there. As an analyst it sometimes depends on the booth you’re in. I would have to say that the place I’d never been to in my entire baseball career that I got to do a game as an analyst was Kansas City. It’s a beautiful ballpark.

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ONE DAY, THE BALL SOARS FROM TEE TO GREEN WITH EASE; THE NEXT, IT IS AS IF YOU’VE NEVER PICKED UP A CLUB. YET MANY ST. LOUISANS DEVOTE COUNTLESS HOURS TO THE SPORT, PATIENTLY HONING THEIR SWINGS IN PURSUIT OF THAT PERFECT SHOT. MEET THREE LOCAL AMATEURS WHO CHALLENGE ALL COMERS ON THE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CIRCUITS.

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Armed with her father’s golf clubs, Ellen Port started her game at 25, much later than most. But she’s more than made up for lost time in the last 27 years, winning eight state titles and six national championships. Port competes in both women’s amateur and senior women’s amateur tournaments. “I’m at the perfect stage to compete,” she says. “I’m playing in the women’s amateur with the best young players in the world and the best older players in senior amateur.”

Port never set out to be a pioneer in a traditionally male-dominated sport; she just wanted to golf against the best. “I’ve played in men’s tournaments and always been welcomed,” she says. “Everybody I’ve played with has treated me with great respect. I didn’t want to prove anything, I just didn’t have that many tourneys to play.

Women don’t have the same number of tournaments that men do at mid-amateur.”

But that is rapidly changing. Port will play a key role when she captains the 2014 Curtis Cup team. The international women’s amateur tournament between a U.S. team and a Great Britain/Ireland team takes place at St. Louis Country Club in 2014.

Port played on the eight-member team in 1994 and 1996 and was proud to be named captain. “Martha Lang, who was my captain in 1996, made the call as the head of the women’s committee,” she says. “It’s a great honor.”

Port coaches golf at John Burroughs School, but weekends and summers find her traveling for golf. “I enjoy every aspect of the game,” she says. “I’m still competitive, but I look through the eyes of a coach now. I’m at the sweetest spot in golf.”

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| Jeff Johnson | Ballwin resident Jeff Johnson has had a lot of great moments in his golf career, but his favorite wasn’t a state championship or a prestigious title. It was a parent-child tournament with his daughter, Julianna, in 2008. Johnson shot a hole-in-one that day, and the pair ended up winning the tourney by just one stroke. “I hadn’t made one since I was 15,” he recalls. “She was really excited, and I was, too.”

Johnson won the amateur St. Louis District Championship in 2012 and was named Missouri Amateur Golf Assocation Senior Player of the Year in 2012 and 2011, though he plays in both senior and regular amateur events. “I would like to win the senior state championship. I like to try to win a tournament every year,” he says. “I’m always trying to get better. There’s always room for improvement.”

Johnson first took up the game at age 12 for one simple reason: “I couldn’t hit a curve ball in baseball,” he says, laughing. “I was 5 feet tall and played football and got my brains beat in. I thought, This is not my gig. I want to golf.” He had solid role models at Forest Hills Country Club. “I worked hard at it,” he says. “We had a lot of good players at my club, and I wanted to be as good as them.”

Golf has sustained relationships from college and he still plays former teammates today. “I developed relationships when I played on the golf team at Mizzou, and we’ve been friends for 35 years,” he says. “That’s how golf is: When you aren’t in the mix, you’re rooting for them to do well.”

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Skip Berkmeyer’s winning strategy is deceptively simple. “It’s all about controlling the damage,” he says. “As soon as you let something slip, it suddenly becomes your weakness. If I drive well and short putt well, it’s hard to play too poorly.” It may sound pessimistic, but it’s paid off. The current St. Louis men’s amateur leader has won three state championships and was named MAGA Player of the Year in 2011 and 2012.

Amateur golf prowess just might be an inherited trait in the Berkmeyer family; his mother, Barbara Berkmeyer, holds dozens of amateur championship titles. Berkmeyer has played golf “as long as I can remember. I was a country club brat, so when my parent went to the golf course, I went, too.”

An athlete who dabbled in other sports as a kid, Berkmeyer ultimately chose golf because of the personal challenge. “It’s about beating my own score,” he says. “I don’t have to rely on a teammate to practice. It’s all on me. There are no politics involved in golf; shoot low and you win. It was something I could do for the rest of my life.”

Berkmeyer says St. Louis provides a great variety of challenging public and private courses and has produced some powerful players. “As far as talent goes, were in the top third in state competition,” he says. “A lot of USGA champs have been here.”

The Wildwood resident says playing in the amateur league fuels his competitive spirit and keeps him in fighting form. “I have to play with something on the line,” he says. “You can’t get better by playing once a week.

You get a taste of winning by playing at a high level: That’s what drives me.”

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Missouri Masters Series 2013

Join us for a series of educational open houses featuring Missouri’s top artists

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Light refreshments will be served while guests browse the gallery and enjoy a painting demonstration and discussion led by our featured artist of the month.

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[ NOSTALGIA ] BUSCH STADIUM by judy goodman

AS CARDINALS NATION, we’re a town that eats, lives and breathes baseball. And while it’s the team we all go to see, our stadium is pretty cool, too—and so is our stadium history. I remember as a kid going to my first professional baseball game at Sportsman’s Park, located on the corner of Grand Boulevard and Dodier Street, home to both the American League’s St. Louis Browns and the National League’s St. Louis Cardinals.

First called the Grand Avenue Ball Grounds, it was renamed Sportsman’s Park in 1876. The American Association’s St. Louis Brown Stockings team was founded in 1882, then moved to the National League in 1892 as the St. Louis Browns.

In 1899, the team was temporarily called the Perfectos, and in 1900, it officially became the St. Louis Cardinals. Meanwhile, in 1902 the Milwaukee Brewers came to St. Louis, renamed the team the St. Louis Browns and played in the NOW American League.

The Cardinals played at Robison Field, a vacated iteration of Sportsman’s Park at Natural Bridge and Vandeventer, where its wooden stands were deteriorating. In 1920, the team moved into the newer version of Sportsman’s Park, one of few steel and concrete stands in those days, as tenants of the Browns.

While the Browns initially were more successful, the tide soon turned. In 1926, Sportsman’s Park saw its first World Series—only it was the Cardinals, not the Browns, who upset the Yankees in a nail-biting game seven.

In 1944, the World Series was an all-St. Louis affair, matching the Browns and Cardinals in what was known as the Streetcar Series. It was only the third time in history that both teams shared the same home field. The Cards club included MVP Marty Marion and future Hall of Famer Stan Musial. The Browns, suffering heavily from losses to the World War II draft, were defeated by the Cards.

Eventually, supporting two teams was too difficult for the city. While owner Bill Veeck wanted the Browns to remain in St. Louis, Cardinals’ owner Fred Saigh negotiated a deal with Anheuser-Busch in 1953, ensuring the team’s financial future. So Veeck sold the stadium for $800,000 and moved his Browns to Baltimore. Sportsman’s Park/Busch Stadium was given a much-needed face-lift and proudly displayed its iconic flying eagle after every home run.

In 1966, Busch Stadium was built, designed by St. Louis engineering firm Sverdrup & Parcel.

The stadium’s signature ‘crown of arches’ reflected a newly completed Gateway Arch seen in the distance. A multi-purpose sports facility, it doubled as home to the National Football League’s Cardinals until 1987.

While people heralded that doughnut design, it endured its fair share of wear and tear. In late 2005, it succumbed to new trends and was replaced by the ‘retro-style’ Busch Memorial Stadium. Opened with great fanfare for the 2006 season, the 46,000-seat ballpark became the first stadium in nearly 100 years to be home to a World Series win in its inaugural season.

This stadium offers a spellbinding left-field view, treating fans to a striking outline of the Old Courthouse and the glimmering legs of the Gateway Arch. Both are reminders of our city’s signature downtown and represent hope for its urban future.

There’s so much love, philosophy and trivia associated with baseball, we can hardly scratch the surface. Town & Style would like to hear your stories, too: Share them on our Facebook page.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE A MEMORY, PLEASE CONTACT JUDY AT NOSTALGIA@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM

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Interchangeable, polycarbonate lenses help you see your best whether on the course or behind the wheel.

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For the golf enthusiast, Kodner Gallery recently acquired a selection of paintings by St. Louis artist Fred Conway, best known for his golf and sports-themed paintings. Visit the gallery from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday or online at kodnergallery.com.

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FLYING SAUCER: This St. Louis sports bar rookie with more than 250 brews gets you as close to the action as possible without actually being on the field: You can hear fans in the ballpark cheer from its patio and beer garden.

MIKE SHANNON’S: If it’s named after a sports announcer, it’s gotta be the real deal. A rowdy crowd makes the big patio a lively place to be on game day.

JOE BUCK’S: Big portions of American food favorites ensure this loft-like restaurant is packed when the Cardinals are in town.

MIDTOWN

THE SHACK: Elbow your way past the college crowd and into this brick bar known for it’s better-than-average pub grub, like the signature Shack-wich stuffed with fries, coleslaw and meat, and its canoe-turned-table.

CENTRAL WEST END

LESTER’S: This classy establishment elevates the genre, but still serves the big bowls of nachos you expect at a sports bar. The rooftop patio with flat-screen televisions offers a good view of the neighborhood and the game.

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MIKE DUFFY’S: Every evening brings something special to this joint, from karaoke night to off-color trivia games popular with Washington University students. Beer deals, burgers and soft pretzel sticks keep ’em coming in.

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THE POST: Not many bars boast their very own philosophy, but this one was founded to promote an “innovative lifestyle of relaxation” known as “posting,” the primary tenets of which require easy access to finger foods, alcoholic beverages and televisions.

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SPORTSMAN’S PARK: Co-opened in 1974 by NFL hall of famer Jackie Smith, this tiny establishment named for the former St. Louis Browns and Cardinals stadium is ‘old school’ in every sense and serves two generations of regulars. .

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THE SPORTS PAGE: Neon beer signs illuminate this West County classic, also opened in 1974. Pool tables and dart boards provide active entertainment for customers, who like the wings.

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WHEELHOUSE: The newest addition to the roster seems intent on changing the game, serving mussels, zucchini fries, truffled popcorn and cabbage hand rolls.

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THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP

Therapeutic Horsemanship held its annual Derby Day Soiree to raise funds for equine-assisted therapy services for children and adults with disabilities.

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Three Sixty and Young Friends of St. Louis Children’s Hospital hosted a Derby Day celebration where guests bet on horses, sipped mint juleps and won prizes from Cardinals tickets to a stay at The Cheshire.

PICTURED: HOWARD AND MAUREEN WEISER, ANGIE AND DAVID PORTER.

MEN’S MEDICAL INSTITUTE

Men’s Medical Institute celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and appearances from the mayor of Des Peres, local dignitaries and Kirkwood-Des Peres area Chamber of Commerce board members and ambassadors.

PICTURED: DR. TED MIMLITZ, DR. STEPHEN BENZ AND GUESTS

PHOTO BY STEPHANIE JAMES

SAINT LOUIS CRISIS NURSERY

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Saint Louis Crisis Nursery raised more than $300,000 at its circus-themed Razzle Dazzle Ball.

The Wyman Center hosted a Kentucky-style spring derby event, raising $17,900 to provide support services to economically disadvantaged teens.

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2 | AMINI’S HOME RUGS & GAME ROOM

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Celebrate your biggest baseball fan with a Cardinals specialty cake by Companion. Perfect for barbecues, birthday parties or any summer event. Our custom cakes make your party special.

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Whitfield offers 5- to 12-year-olds a chance to move, sing, create and play. Campers enjoy field trips, art and games. Sports camps also give developing athletes access to Whitfield’s star coaches and premium facilities.

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Stages starts the summer with the timeless music of a country legend in Always...Patsy Cline through June 30 and the magic of Disney with Cinderella (June 19 to 30). Treat yourself to Cline’s unforgettable hits or enjoy a family outing with a Disney class.

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THE POLO FIELD FIRST DREW Margaret Lipman and Stephen A. Orthwein Jr. together as children, when they watched their fathers compete in matches. The equine-oriented couple will marry Sept. 28 at Graymar Farm, the bride’s family estate in Franklin, Tenn.

Years after their sideline spectator days, the pair reconnected at Margaret’s sister’s wedding. Steve’s dancing skills prompted Margaret to invite him to The Swan Ball, Nashville’s annual white-tie gala supporting Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Art Museum. They dated long-distance for a year, with Margaret working in Nashville for her family’s spirits distribution businesses, Lipman Brothers and Lipman Brands, and Steve working in St. Louis for insurance brokerage The Daniel and Henry Co. He also frequently travels for polo matches and equestrian real estate projects.

After seeing a show Dec. 7 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Steve proposed to Margaret at Robert’s Western World, where they sealed the engagement with a dance.

The couple celebrated with Steve’s friends and family at the St. Louis Country Club May 18.

Margaret will wear the veil of Steve’s great-grandmother, Clara Busch, to the black-tie ceremony, where a rabbi and a pastor will officiate. The bride has friends coming in from Australia, where she lived for six years. The couple, who currently split time between Nashville, Florida, and a Central West End apartment, will spend their honeymoon in Africa, relaxing for a week on the coast of Mozambique before embarking on a horseback safari in Botswana. “We’re really excited and feel lucky and blessed,” Margaret says.

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in a rocking chair. The writer and journalist is busy attending and coordinating speakers at The Gatesworth—and attending their presentations as a resident there. As a member of The Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis, she recently invited Ray Hartmann, owner of St. Louis Magazine, to speak to Gatesworth residents. “The people here are really smart and up-to-date on things. They are well-read and want to know what’s going on in the world,” she says. “The Press Club speakers are a different perspective than usual. We have all kinds of speakers; this just adds another dimension.”

Kagan Frohlichstein and her husband Harvey have lived at The Gatesworth for almost two years, and she says they chose this community because of its many diverse activities. A variety of physical and intellectual pursuits is key to a balanced, exciting retirement, she says. “I think it’s important to use your mind at any age. It enriches your life,” Kagan Frohlichstein says. “If you’re going to sit down and be a mushroom, you may as well not be here. I don’t think any other place equals the amount of opportunities for learning, having fun and exercising. You can do whatever you want or nothing, and it’s nice.”

When her husband became ill, he moved to McKnight Place Extended Care, just a short distance from The Gatesworth. The proximity allows the couple, who have been married 37 years, to still spend quality time together. “He comes over, and we have dates three times a week for happy hour,” Kagan Frohlichstein says. “It’s a very good arrangement. It’s our chance to really talk to each other. We’re lucky we can do that. If I were far away, I’d have to have someone transport him.”

Jim Henderson is another Gatesworth resident whose desire for community opened up a world of knowledge. “Apartments are not great for association with other people,” Henderson says. “Here, it’s easy to meet people, and most are very receptive. I needed a community, and The Gatesworth performed extraordinarily well.”

When he moved in nine years ago, Henderson knew nothing about computers or Shakespearean sonnets. Then he enrolled in the Lifelong Learning Institute at Washington University, a series of education programs taught by peers who are experts in their field. “I live among interesting people,” Henderson says. “I find that very refreshing. Currently, I’m into learning about the formation of Italy from several people’s estates. The class is taught by a peer from U. City who used to be a teacher at the high school and was born in Italy.”

Henderson also keeps physically fit in exercise classes that focus on balance and breathing.

He also takes leisurely 1.5-mile walks around the Gatesworth grounds and makes use of the weight-training equipment. “There is no stimulus if you do the same thing every day,” he says. “I like to be stimulated by conversation and activities, and they are available at The Gatesworth.”

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[ FIT FOR LIFE by sara savat

With advances in medicine and technology, including dental implants and improved joint replacements, many seniors are maintaining full and active lifestyles well into their golden years.

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[ regaining balance ]

More than 1 million people undergo a hip or knee replacement each year, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Each year, one in three adults age 65 and older falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Addressing issues that affect balance, such as inner ear and vision problems, is an important way to prevent falls.

>> dr. jason young, ORTHOPEDIC ASSOCIATES

Joint replacement surgery, such as a knee or hip replacement, can help people with severe arthritis regain a healthy, pain-free lifestyle. Typically, patients consider joint replacement after trying more conservative options such as modifying activities, physical therapy, oral anti-inflammatories and injections in the arthritic joint to reduce inflammation.

Once these options are no longer controlling the pain, I recommend patients take the time to understand the details of the surgery and rehabilitation in order to obtain maximum results. Joint replacement surgery can be extremely helpful to reduce pain, but requires dedication and determination to work through the necessary rehabilitation. Physical therapy is initiated quickly after surgery to help the patient obtain motion and strength. Our goal is to get these patients moving quickly, as this reduces surgery risks.

Today’s implants are more anatomic, allowing more normal motion. In addition, the implants are designed with better materials, which are resilient to wear and increase the longevity of the implant.

>> dr. jeffrey whiting, SLUCARE/ST. MARY’S HEALTH CENTER

The average age of people needing joint replacements is going down for a number of reasons. Baby boomers are more active, which leads to wear and tear on their joints. The increased prevalence of obesity and diabetes, which are linked to arthritis, also plays a role.

And surgeons are changing their views on the procedure because the implants have improved dramatically in design and materials. Whereas previous implants typically lasted 10 to 15 years, today’s implants may last 20 years or more, depending on the individual’s lifestyle.

Your overall health prior to surgery is a strong indicator of how well you will do with joint replacement. It’s important for patients to have diabetes under control and stop smoking before the procedure, to aid the healing process. To get the longest life out of your implant, continue regular follow-up with your doctor. If implants start to show wear, it is easier to address the problem early with a small tweak rather than replacing the whole implant.

Overall, the procedure is effective in reducing pain and improving function. Patients often say they wish they had gotten the joint replacement sooner.

>> dr. james benecke, MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER

Vertigo is a sensation of motion—like the world is spinning or you’re being pushed in one direction or another-—caused by problems in the inner ear. Sometimes the sensation is so strong that individuals lose their balance and fall. Vertigo is common and can affect people of all ages. It can be especially dangerous for seniors, who are more likely to be seriously hurt from a fall. We also worry about people having a dizzy spell while driving.

I frequently see patients who’ve been told nothing can be done to treat their condition.

If you’re experiencing dizzy spells, seek the advice of an ear specialist experienced in treating patients with inner ear disorders. If the dizziness is caused by an inner ear problem, we will pinpoint the exact cause of the vertigo to determine the appropriate treatment.

Vertigo is often treated with medication. Other treatment options include physical or vestibular therapy or an Epley maneuver, which can quickly treat a specific form called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. In some cases we can’t completely eliminate the symptoms, but we can almost always improve the patient’s quality of life.

>> dr. josh amato, MERCY ST. LOUIS.

Eyesight can affect balance in many ways. Our vision provides constant feedback, which helps us make small posture adjustments to maintain balance. Anything that reduces visual acuity or contrast sensitivity, such as cataracts or macular degeneration, can impair our ability to maintain balance. When one eye is affected more than the other, people can have difficulty with depth perception and risk falling. Similarly, conditions that affect peripheral vision, such as glaucoma or stroke, can reduce the ability to detect obstacles in one’s pathway. The connection between eyesight and falling is common, and the risk increases with age as vision problems become more common.

Although not all balance issues are related to vision, it’s important to maximize your vision. Many people aren’t aware that they simply need glasses or they have been developing cataracts over the years. If vision is permanently affected by a condition, we can counsel the patient and family about the visual deficit. The risk of falling can be reduced when one understands how to adjust the environment to account for it.

staying social // Fear of falling, depression and memory problems are common reasons why some people become more reclusive as they age, according to DR. JOHN MORLEY, SLUCARE GERIATRICIAN. But there are many benefits to staying active and engaged. “Interacting with people almost always improves your mood,” Morley says. “Just going to church or synagogue or connecting with family and friends can provide support that is very important as you get older, particularly if you lose a spouse and are alone.” Additionally, studies have shown that people who exercise regularly can prevent or slow down the progression of dementia.

There are many things family members and friends can do to help loved ones stay connected. “Get them involved in senior centers— there are excellent centers in the St. Louis area that provide activities for older people, even those who are memory-impaired,” Morley says. “Encourage them to go to church regularly, or even just get out of the house for a walk. Having an active mind and an active body are key to aging successfully.”

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Exercise is important at any age, but for seniors, it’s imperative, according to Emig. In addition to general health benefits, exercise can help seniors address balance issues to prevent falls, slow or reverse bone and muscle loss, increase flexibility, mobility and coordination, and alleviate arthritis symptoms.

Emig advises clients who are not already exercising to start with a walking program. “Start slow, walking a few days per week for several minutes at a time,” he says. Once you’re able to walk 30 minutes at a time, five days per week, consult a professional who can design a proper strength training program.

Finally, consider adding a stretching program and exercises to address balance issues, such as stability ball exercises. “Building strength and power will help you stay independent and make day-to-day activities easier,” Emig says.

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outer enamel of each tooth to place a crown over it, which is attached to the replacement tooth being placed in the gap. This can weaken an otherwise healthy tooth.

The success of the replacement tooth is dependent on these adjacent teeth that now anchor the bridge in place.

>> dr. john monterubio, MONTERUBIO AND HERBOSA ORAL

AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Dental implants are prosthetic tooth roots used to replace teeth that are lost due to dental disease, such as cavities or periodontal disease, trauma or congenital absence. They provide stability to tooth replacement.

Candidates for the procedure need healthy bone and adequate bone volume to support the implants. Bone grafting is an option to improve bone volume, though. The best way to determine if a patient is a candidate is with a comprehensive oral exam and a 3-D X-ray.

The surgery is usually minimally invasive and takes less than two hours, depending on the number of implant fixtures placed. It will take eight weeks for the implants to fully heal and bond to the jaw bone. The final crown or denture is not placed until the site is fully healed, to avoid pressure or micro-movement. However, there are various options for temporary tooth placement to help the patient through this transition time.

More dental plans are offering coverage for dental implants, which generally cost 20 to 50 percent more than a traditional crown and bridge treatment.

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Experts say dental implants are growing in popularity because they’re durable and look and function like real teeth.

When you’re missing teeth, simple things like enjoying a meal at a restaurant, speaking in public or even kissing are a real problem. Missing teeth also can dramatically affect your self-esteem. Many people are embarrassed by their appearance and may avoid smiling or social situations.

Traditional tooth replacement options like removable dentures or bridges also can present challenges. When a tooth is removed, the bone underneath shrinks and the gum tissue caves. As a result, in as little as six months, there will be a deformed area in the mouth that may affect your appearance and the way dentures fit.

Loose dentures are uncomfortable and can cause sore spots. And it may still be difficult to eat hard foods like apples with dentures.

A bridge fills the gap in your smile, but doesn’t replace the tooth itself. Further, the bridge only gains strength from the adjacent anchor teeth.

Fortunately, there is another option: dental implants. With titanium screws placed in the jaw to hold the denture or crown firmly in place, individuals with dental implants can eat and speak with confidence. Dental implants also prevent bone loss. And they’re durable: It’s unlikely you’ll ever need to replace an implant.

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If one of the supporting teeth needs to be removed, a new bridge, or longer bridge, needs to be made.

We have spoken before about the value of dental-implant supported replacement teeth for people missing some of their teeth or all of their teeth. Due to advances in preventive dentistry, many people between the ages of thirty and sixty are more likely to be missing only one or two teeth. The reason for losing a tooth is most often decay, localized gum disease and bone loss or trauma resulting in fracture. When a tooth is lost, it is usually best to replace it to maintain your bite and prevent other teeth from shifting and causing more localized bone loss.

One of the most common methods for replacing a lost tooth used to be placement of a three-unit bridge. Much like a bridge on a highway, a three-unit dental bridge is placed over the gap or space created by the missing tooth. It relies on the support of the teeth on either side of the space to actually bridge the gap and restore the tooth it replaces. Before the dental implants were available, this was the gold standard for replacing a missing tooth.

There are several challenges with a three-unit bridge. It relies on the integrity of the adjacent teeth for its support. If the teeth are healthy and do not have fillings or crowns on them, they must be prepared for the bridge. This means removing enough of the protective

Cleaning with dental floss becomes a challenge, as the floss actually needs to be threaded under the replacement tooth before flossing can begin. Without the stimulation provided by the missing tooth’s root, the underlying jawbone will gradually shrink and space may become visible where the root was once positioned.

Fortunately, a dental-implant supported replacement tooth can now be inserted instead of a three-unit bridge. It does not require reducing the enamel of the adjacent teeth.

Implants stimulate the supporting jawbone so that the shrinkage does not occur and they can be flossed just like your natural teeth. If one of the adjacent teeth needs repair or removal, the dental implant supported replacement tooth is not affected. The resulting function and look of the dental implant is similar to your own teeth and does not compromise its healthy neighboring teeth. Keep in mind that in some situations, fixed bridges are still an acceptable or recommended replacement option.

If you are missing one or two of your own teeth or believe you may soon need one removed, you can find out more information by calling our office at 314-721-1010 for a consultation appointment, and we can discuss your specific needs.

Dr. John Monterubio is a board certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who specializes in the placement of dental implants. He has been serving patients throughout the Saint Louis area for more than 25 years. Please visit us online at OralSurgerySTL.com for more information.

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On the weekends I try to push it.

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ED HEIGL, 57, RAN THREE RACES in the Memorial Day St. Louis Senior Olympics with a chemotherapy pump attached to his chest. Finding three tumors on his liver last year has not kept the the former Ritenour High School and Saint Louis University running star, who once clocked a 4 minute, 8 second mile, from lacing up his sneakers. “The doctors are amazed,” Heigl says. “They know of no one who runs with the chemo pump on.”

When Heigl’s diagnosis came in May 2012, the prognosis was grim. “The first doctor gave me no hope, said it was fatal,” Heigl says. “I got a second opinion, and the doctor said, ‘If you follow through with chemo and surgery, there’s a chance we can cure you.’” The first round of treatment was tough, he reports, but didn’t immobilize him, even when neuropathy numbed his feet. “I forced myself to walk around the block, then ran around it, then ran around the neighborhood, ran miles, and did a half-marathon,” he says. “I have to watch when I run sometimes; I can’t feel the ground very well.” Feeling confident about his chances in short-distance races, he chose the 50-, 100and 200-meter events at the senior Olympics, placing 5th in the 200.

Unable to sleep through the night, Heigl often rises around 3:30 a.m. and tackles his email inbox, before heading outside to bike and run. He works from home doing outreach and marketing as the area director of operations for Spectrum St. Louis, which is opening a new senior living facility in Creve Coeur. “Caring for seniors has been my career for 33 years,” Heigl says. “I never feel comfortable unless I know everything in the building that needs to be done has been done. It’s difficult now because I’m the one who’s being taken care of.”

Heigl credits his high school coach with training him to persevere. “He taught me how to push through adversity, never give up, never give in,” he says. “After running 100,000 miles, I know what my limits are and when I need to back off. I’m able to push myself beyond fatigue if I use my will.” Heigl’s former Ritenour teammates organized a run to honor him and their coach. “It’s probably been one of the happiest years in my life, despite having to deal with cancer,” Heigl says. “I’ve had amazing support from places I never expected.”

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Artificial sweetener sucralose, known as Splenda, may affect metabolism more than previously believed, according to a new study at Washington University School of Medicine. Researchers found that obese subjects—people to whom artificial sweeteners are often recommended to help limit calorie intake—showed elevated insulin levels after consuming sucralose, a phenomenon which could contribute to Type 2 diabetes.

improving infant health Losing weight between pregnancies contributes to improved health for subsequent babies, a Saint Louis University study found.

Obese women who lost weight after giving birth were more likely to have normal-sized second babies. Large infants have an increased risk for low blood sugar, jaundice, childhood obesity and metabolic syndrome. Dr. Arun Jain, visiting scholar in the SLU department of obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health, led the study.

fighting infections The New England Journal of Medicine published a major study with implications for reducing infections in hospital intensive care units.

The results show that bathing patients every day with antimicrobial soap and applying antibiotic ointment in their noses lowered the number of bloodstream infections by 44 percent. These measures also decreased the number of patients who carry MRSA. Washington University School of Medicine researchers, including department head Dr. Victoria Fraser, Adolphus Busch Professor of Medicine, helped to oversee to the study.

metal menace Cadmium, a metal commonly used in batteries and found in some foods, has possible ties to uterine cancer. Researcher Jane McElroy at Missouri University School of Medicine was awarded a $708,000 grant from the American Cancer Society to study the metal’s effects on women’s health, using data from the Missouri Cancer Registry. McElroy previously led a study that found women with higher levels of cadmium in their bodies have a higher risk for developing breast cancer.

hydration help Studies at Saint Louis University’s Center for World Health and Medicine could develop drugs to treat childhood diarrhea, the second-leading cause of death among children around the globe.

Researchers are analyzing different forms of anti-secretory drugs, which could prevent dehydration by slowing the production of fluids that flush out of the body, thereby stopping diarrhea and giving patients a chance to take in more liquid. The center recently received a $750,000 research grant from the PATH Drug Development Global Program.

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

[ ALUMNI SAINT LOUIS ] 200 n. 13th st. | 314.241.5888

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

Very cool, urban vibe

THE CHEF |

Eric Brenner

THE PRICES |

$12.50 to $14.25 pastas; $7.25 to $10 sandwiches; $12.75 to $20 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Chili with Cheddar and Chips, Shrimp & Grits, Caesar with Calamari Crouton

THIS NEWLY OPENED RESTAURANT is on the main floor of Park Pacific condominiums, in the historic old Missouri Pacific Railroad Headquarters.

It’s owned and operated by The Lawrence Group design and architectural firm, and furnishings are ‘retro modern’ (think Mad Men). Windows look out onto Soldiers Memorial and urban parks, with half the place being used as a massive bar area that includes a fireplace and couches.

The menu is all about comfort food, with an emphasis on St. Louis favorites. Since comfort food is anchored in our childhood, St. Louis diners should find solace in things like The Hill house salad, Pulled Pork, Toasted Ravioli, Mostaccioli and grilled Pork Steak.

The decor, too, has a St. Louis theme—a montage of black-and-white photos adorns the dining room, and a few patio tables sit outdoors in front of Soldiers Memorial and in the shadow of the St. Louis library.

Chef Eric Brenner, formerly of Moxy in the CWE,

brings his own twist to the table, including offering many gluten-free or vegan items. Our chili starter ($5.50), for instance, was both, and it tasted incredibly meaty. Thick and chunky despite the dearth of beef, it had a topping of vegan cheese (regular available) and crunchy taco chips.

Shrimp & Grits ($10) was another winner.

Perhaps a nod to our somewhat Southern heritage (or our Mardi Gras ties), this classic pairing had a good number of shrimp sitting in a thin, chunky house-made barbecue sauce with jalapeno peppers, diced bell peppers and roasted corn kernels. The grits were dense and flavored with gouda cheese.

The Caesar with Calamari Croutons ($7) was a good variation of the classy romaine salad with parmesan shavings. Brenner’s version was considerably less gentrified, with bits of provel, grape tomatoes (unheard of in the traditional version) and super-crunchy fried calamari.

[ chef chat ] >> eric brenner PEDIGREE |

St. Louis Community College, Forest Park and a two-year apprenticeship at St. Louis Country Club

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Our Italian Veggie Pizza ($12) had fried eggplant and zucchini slices on top of mozzarella cheese, but I could have sworn I detected a little provel in there. The thickly breaded eggplant was plentiful in every bite.

The Roast Chicken ($17), a breast and wing, had the telltale brown finish and rich taste of bacon fat, which also permeated the accompanying mushroom polenta. Haricots verts came along for the ride, in a futile attempt to temper all that fat.

A special of Seared Scallops with Gnocchi ($17) was quite good, the scallops halved for more surface to brown. The gnocchi were a little chewier than I like, but the lemon wine sauce was quite good, as were the buttered spears of broccolini.

Desserts followed the comfort food theme with offerings like Blueberry Gooey Butter Cake and Peanut Butter Frozen Custard ($5.50 each). A noble effort but the ones we tasted weren’t as successful as the savory dishes.

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TURDUCKEN | A dish consisting of a small, deboned chicken stuffed inside a deboned duck, which is then stuffed into a turkey that is deboned except for the legs and wings. Alumni serves its version in sandwich form.

SALSICCIA | Italian for ‘sausage’ PROVEL | A processed St. Louis cheese that combines cheddar, Swiss and American

Our go-to is Harvest, and Little Saigon might be one of my favorite places on the planet. I also like DeMun Oyster Bar and am at Kaldi’s almost every day.

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FAVORITE COOKBOOK |

disappointed in others. The prices, though, were very reasonable.

CookWise, by Shirley Corriher and Larousse Gastronomique. And I just finished Yes, Chef, Marcus Sameulsson’s new book.

GUILTY PLEASURE FOOD |

Ice cream in any fashion, and small portions of rich pastas

>> This is a cool spot, the way it overlooks the cityscape. I really liked some dishes, but I was

— LESLIE W. OF MAPLEWOOD

>> Both my meals there were good, not outstanding, but good—and I remember the starters actually being better than other stuff. And it was very well-priced; I guess I’d call it all-around pleasant.

— ALLEN W. OF CLAYTON

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by michelle lawrence

[ ART ]

[ MOVIES ]

missouri masters series: joan parker

THE HANGOVER III >> Did the world need The Hangover III? No. Did it

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Kodner Gallery | kodnergallery.com >> Meet the award-winning plein air artist and view more than 40 original artworks.

make me laugh? Yes. And sometimes, that’s all you want from a movie anyway. As a fan of the series’ creative first installment and a critic of its outrageous second, I hesitated before subjecting myself to what I expected to be an hour and a half of crude sight gags.

Rather than try to outdo its prequels, though, this film ties up loose ends, revisits favorite characters and offers viewers one more glimpse of Vegas nightlife.

There is plenty of cursing, and some unpleasant (fake) animal cruelty, but at times the movie is almost sweet.

Overall, it’s a fitting send-off for the Wolf Pack.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? If you enjoyed its predecessors, you might as well. —R.K.

6/13 the river between us program: our history

Noon | Laumeier Sculpture Park Free | laumeier.org

6/14–6/16 soulard art festival Soulard | Free | 314.378.2679

6/20–6/24 st. lou fringe festival

Midtown St. Louis | $5 | stloufringe.wordpress.com

VIEWED AT CHASE PARK PLAZA CINEMAS

NOW YOU SEE ME >> Four talented street magicians find themselves

[ ETC. ] 6/27 luxury garage sale pop-up shop

11 a.m–7 p.m. | Collective at MX | Free | luxurygaragesale.com

6/16 father’s day celebration

10 a.m–3 p.m. | Kemp Auto Museum | Free for fathers | kempautomuseum.org

6/22–6/23 bethany springs prairie festival

9 a.m.–6 p.m. | Bethany Springs Farm | Free | bethanysprings.com

pond-o-rama

9 a.m.–5 p.m. | St. Louis Water Gardening Society | $15 | slwgs. org >> St. Louis Water Gardening Society gives tours of 48 premier private water gardens.

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[ MUSIC ] 2 & 8 p.m. | Touhill | $24, $27, $31 | touhill.org

6/23 five by design: club swing

3 p.m. | Powell Symphony Hall | $30–$65 | stlsymphony.org

6/24 a little lunch music with

11 a.m. & 7 p.m. | Chaminade College Preparatory School | $18–$22 | stagesstlouis.org Everyone’s favorite Disney tale comes to life in a theater adaption.

6/15

SUMMER FAMILY CONCERT 1–3 p.m. | Contemporary Art Museum | $10 camstl.org

6/15

FESTIVAL OF FOSSILS 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Saint Louis Science Center Free | slsc.org TOWN&style

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6/15 ambassadors of harmony: voices in harmony

>>>6/19–6/30 DISNEY’S CINDERELLA

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in a small NYC apartment, invited by a mysterious guest who never appears. One year later, they are The Four Horsemen, one of the most popular acts in Las Vegas—and the only one that magically robs a French bank live on stage. Full of twists and turns, this film can’t decide quite what it is. There’s magic, deception, car chases, detectives and a brief foray into ancient Egyptian mysticism. The writers even attempt to jam in a romance, too. The magicians frequently remind their audience that misdirection is the real magic, but there’s almost too much of it in Now You See Me, leaving some key questions unresolved. Still, it’s a fun movie with a great cast and worth a try, especially if, growing up, you were the kid who always wanted someone to ‘pick a card, any card.’

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? It’s a fun, plot-twisting ride, and any film featuring Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman in a tête-à-tête over scotch is worth the price of admission. —C.K.

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monty python’s spamalot

8:15 p.m. | The Muny | Free–$75 | muny.org >> Based on the classic British comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this musical follows the legendary tale of King Arthur.

6/14–6/16 charley’s aunt

8 p.m. & 2 p.m. | ACT INC | $20 | actincstl.com

6/15–6/30 champion

Opera Theatre of St. Louis | Loretto-Hilton Center $25–$128 | opera-stl.org

6/20–6/22 big muddy dance company: invigorate

8 p.m. | Touhill | $22 | touhill.org

opera theatre of st. louis

12:30–1:15 p.m. | Chesterfield Arts | Bonhomme Presbyterian Church | chesterfieldarts.org

chesterfield jazz festival

2–10 p.m. | Chesterfield Amphitheater | $20–$50 chesterfieldjazzfestival.com >> The festival features food, fireworks and performances from Grammy-nominated pianist David Benoit a nd other jazz musicians.

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COVER STORY

LAKEFRONT] PARADISE

by tony di martino

IT’S BROILING HOT AND THE HUMIDITY IS STIFLING. You’re mired in rush-hour traffic. The AC is blowing hot air, and so is the jerk in the next lane who just cut you off. As the sun glares off the windshield, you find yourself daydreaming about acres of leafy green woods surrounding a cool, welcoming lake where you could relax, swim, boat and ski with family and friends ...

If you had your very own lakefront retreat, this wouldn’t be a dream—and you’d be on your way home. This particular home is a magnificent, Swiss chalet-style country estate, just 15 minutes north of Alton, Ill. The estate, situated on a 22-acre private lake, is on the market for $2.1 million. “It’s like living at a fabulous resort, all year long,” says Jeff Roberts, who developed the property with his wife, Sandra. The 9,000-square-foot, custom-designed main house, completed in 2005, has five bedrooms and seven baths. The estate also includes a 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom guest house with its own kitchen and beach, plus a 1,400-square-foot boathouse with three slips.

The one-and-a-half story, stone and cedar structure, designed by architect Jeannie Brendel, features a level of Old World craftsmanship that’s hard to find these days.

“You have to see it to believe it,” Roberts says. Features include custom hardwood cabinetry and cherry, oak, walnut and hickory millwork and flooring. Post-and-beam construction offers majestic open spaces in the main living area, where the brushed cypress ceiling soars to 35 feet. High-end finishes include granite and limestone countertops and travertine, slate and ceramic floor tile. Only two other houses share the 80-acre tract of land, and a 2,000-foot driveway shields the property from

passersby.

The house works equally well as a residence, vacation getaway or corporate retreat, catering to every need with two full kitchens, both featuring Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and two master suites. There’s also a library, home theater, kids’ playroom, and office space above the four-car garage. “If THE CEILING IN THE MAIN LIVING AREA SOARS TO 35 FEET. you want to catch the sunrise after a night of partying, the sunroom walks out to a wraparound deck overlooking the grounds and lake,” Roberts says. Other features include a game room, a safe room and generously sized walk-in closets.

The entire estate was envisioned by a sportsman and designed with family fun in mind. The lake is fully stocked with largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill and crappie, and offers water skiers world-record capability slalom and jump courses. The 2,000-square-foot dock accommodates more than 60 guests.

“Most estates this size are kind of hoity-toity, but guests always rave about how cozy and comfortable this place is,” Roberts says. “It’s perfect for toasting marshmallows and playing charades, but you could just as easily host a charity gala. It’s everything you could possibly desire in a getaway—and you don’t have to leave town.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 618.406.0461 OR VISIT PRIVATELAKEESTATE.NET. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER | COVER PHOTOS COURTESY OF JEFF ROBERTS

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Drive down the winding road to this secluded estate on the shores of Lake Richard just north of Alton, Illinois, and step into an elegant home – one of the most unique in the St. Louis area.

• 9,000 sf main house with 5 bedrooms, 7 baths • 2 gourmet kitchens with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances • 2 luxurious master suites with walk-in closets • State-of-the-art home theatre • Extensive millwork, custom interior doors, built-ins abound • High-end fixtures and finishes • Magnificent east-facing sunroom • Four-car garage with roomy home office located above • 45 minutes from St. Louis on

Materials used: Granite and limestone countertops in the kitchens Travertine, slate and ceramic tile floors in the kitchens and baths Brushed cyprus, cedar beams, oak, cherry, walnut and hickory

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Other property features: 2 bedroom 1,200 sf guest house Three-slip, fully-enclosed boat house with gas dock Separate electrical building houses industrial-sized generator 2,000 sf dock constructed of 80 acres at the shore of a fullyeco-friendly Trex® deck material with stocked 22-acre private lake sandy beach and outside shower See feature article above for more details or visit PrivateLakeEstate.net

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1015 haversham place Des Peres $379,900 5622 magnolia avenue South City $369,900 6535 san bonita avenue Clayton $358,500 651 southern hills Eureka $339,900 7363 goff avenue Richmond Heights $334,900 10049 crystal point Blackwell $319,900 7246 colgate avenue University City $319,000 778 windberry court #2 Oakland $294,900 954 n. spoede rd. #4 Creve Coeur $270,000 19513 pike 266 Eolia $259,000 17119 cambury lane Wildwood $249,900 7247 lindell University City $229,000 709 s. skinker blvd. #201 DeMun $219,000 4235 w. pine blvd. #14 Central West End $212,000 7447 cornell avenue University City $209,900 6308 s. rosebury ave. #3e Clayton $209,000 4012 juniata Tower Grove South $190,000 6260 loughborough ave. St. Louis Hills $189,900 1209 washington ave. #307 Downtown $185,000 323 clara ave. #22 (3sw) Central West End $165,000 801 s. skinker blvd. #7b St. Louis $164,500 2410 s. state route 141 Fenton $162,500 721 north 17th #206 Downtown $157,500 1012 n. woodlawn ave. Kirkwood $150,500 4512 mcpherson ave. #2w Central West End $124,900 5330 pershing ave. #205 Central West End $109,000 1501 locust st. #201 Downtown $106,900 404 south 2nd street Clarksville $99,000 12917 portulaca #221 Parkway North $94,900 2 delcrest ct. #102 University City $79,900

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PHASE III shows a final level of architectural elaboration. Brick light piers, more elaborate window and door casings, a wider front porch, and extensive use of cobblestone paving all work to give the home a feeling of opulence. If you lived in an up-market neighborhood, these initiatives might be perfectly logical rather than ‘gilding the lily.’ Sometimes, I do get a bit carried away, but it is usually from an irresistible desire to banish ugliness.

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WESTWOOD $625,000 11414 Conway Road 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths NEW LISTING

LADUE I $2,195,000 38 Glen Eagles 4 Bedrooms, 5 Full and 2 Half Baths NEW LISTING

DES PERES $489,900 11804 Manhattan Avenue 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths NEW LISTING

GLENDALE $659,000 925 N. Sappington 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths NEW LISTING

LADUE I $819,000 2 Little Lane 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths NEW LISTING

750 S. Hanley Road, Unit 350, Clayton Offered at $372,500.

7 Conway Lane, Ladue Offered at $589,900.

9 Glencairn Lane, Ladue Offered at $1,650,000.

6308 S. Rosebury Avenue, Unit 1E, Clayton Offered at $185,000.

13043 Pembrooke Valley, Town & Country Offered at $599,000.

20 Georgian Acres, Frontenac Offered at $899,900.

6 Vista Brook Lane, Ladue Offered at $2,295,000.

13675 Evergreen Glen, South County Offered at $328,800.

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41 Tealwood, Creve Coeur NEW LISTING. Offered at $419,000.

7549 Teasdale, University City NEW LISTING. Offered at $269,000.

3 Maryview, Ladue NEW LISTING. Offered at $629,000.

18 Royalltrail Court, O’Fallon NEW LISTING. Offered at $164,750.

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844 COuLANGE COuRT, Creve Coeur. 4BR/5.5BA 7-year -old home in lovely Belleceour neighborhood. 1st floor master suite, finished lower level with 5BR and full bath. $899,900 2 LITTLE LANE, Ladue. Architect designed, gut rehab in 2001, this stunning one-story home offers easy and sophisticated living. gorgeous living room and large 3-car garage. $819,000 12 BRAzILLIAN COuRT, Ladue. New England Charm in this 1.5-Story, 3,300 square foot home. Updated kitchen, main floor master, large deck, & multiple brick terraces. $790,000. Open 6/16, 1-3 pM 925 NORTh SAppINGTON ROAD, glendale. stunning updated 100-year-old 2-story reconfigured with original style yet now offering all modern amenities. $659,000 3 MARYVIEW LANE, Ladue. 2BR/2.5BA, bright and open home that has been renovated. Hardwood floors, crown molding, main floor master suite and charming patio. $629,000 11414 CONWAY ROAD, Westwood. 3BR/3.5BA lovely ranch next to Westwood golf course. Ladue schools. Finished lower level with bedroom and full bath. $625,000 11804 MANhATTAN AVENuE, Des Peres. Newer home with over 3,200 square feet not including the partially finished lower level. Dynamite open floor plan. $489,900 6926 pERShING, University City. Center hall colonial in Ames Place. Deck, patio and 2-car garage. 4BR/2BA home that is in great neighborhood and close to everything. $479,000 41 TEALWOOD, Creve Coeur. 3+BR/4BA ranch home in Ladue schools. Finished lower level with theatre room, full bath and recreation room. great space. $419,000 4 SuNNY MEADE, Ladue. Lovely, treed, flat to slightly rolling lot for home in 63124. Approximately 1/2 acres. Rare opportunity for residential lot. $400,000 372 BuCKhuRST DRIVE, Ballwin. Amazing upgraded spaces in this customized 2-story. spectacular staircase with rod iron spindles, new HVAC, newer roof and private level lot. $292,000 7549 TEASDALE, University City. 2BR/2BA home in prime location.

Lovely private yard, updated eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and zoned heating and a/c. Excellent value. Move-in ready! $269,000 8800 BROOKVIEW DRIVE, Crestwood. Charming two bedroom, one-and-a-half bath home that has been meticulously maintained.

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8 LONG MEADOWS LN., Town & Country. $2,220,000.

1-4 PM 51 FRONTENAC ESTATES DR., Frontenac. $618,000. 1-3 PM 2158 EAST DRIVE, Crystal Lake Park. $487,500.

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10 OVERBOOK DRIVE, Ladue.

42 GLEN EAGLES DRIVE, Ladue.

6 VISTA BROOK LANE, Ladue.

8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country.

5105 LINDELL BOuLEVARD, CWE. xxxxx ORRVILLE ROAD,Wildwood.

52 huNTLEIGh WOODS DRIVE, Huntleigh.

22 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

15 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

9 GLENCAIRN, Ladue.

22 WESTMORELAND pLACE, CWE. 8149 pERShING AVENuE, Clayton.

49 FAIR OAKS DRIVE, Ladue.

49 WESTMORELAND pLACE, CWE. ThE CRESCENT, uNIT 500, Clayton.

10 COuNTRY LIFE ACRES, Parkway West.

10 WAShINGTON TERRACE, CWE. 1178 hAMpTON pARK DRIVE, Richmond Heights.

6127 LINDELL BOuLEVARD, CWE. 11 BALCON ESTATES, Creve Coeur.

124 WORThINGTON OAKS DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

300 LADuE OAKS, Creve Coeur.

20 GEORGIAN ACRES, Frontenac.

17929 GREYABBEY COuRT, Chesterfield.

865 QuESTOVER LANE, Creve Coeur.

4 LINDWORTh LANE, Ladue.

51 BERKShIRE, Richmond Heights.

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30 BERKShIRE, Richmond Heights.

13309 KINGS GLEN DR., Town & Country.

9833 COuNTRYShIRE pLACE, Creve Coeur.

13597 ROYAL GLEN DRIVE, Town & Country.

200 hIBLER OAKS, Creve Coeur.

301 ChASSELLE, Creve Coeur.

2412 hERMITAGE hILL, Frontenac.

43 KINGSBuRY pLACE, CWE.

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6926 Pershing, University City NEW LISTING. Offered at $479,000.

849 STABLE RIDGE, Kirkwood.

51 FRONTENAC ESTATES DRIVE, Frontenac.

735 LANGTON DRIVE, Clayton.

7 CONWAY LANE, Ladue.

14608 SuMMER BLOSSOM LANE, Chesterfield.

1119 NORTh DRIVE, Warson Woods.

438 RIDGECORDE pLACE, Creve Coeur.

1837 STENTON pATh, Chesterfield.

3 DEVONDALE LANE, Frontenac.

161 MEADOWS OF WILDWOOD, Wildwood.

9120 FOx ESTATES DRIVE, sunset Hills.

680 hENRY AVENuE, Ballwin.

1435 BALD EAGLE ROAD, Wildwood.

1101 NEW BALLWIN OAKS DRIVE, Ballwin.

13675 EVERGREEN GLEN, south County.

57 WAVERTON DRIVE, Ladue.

7715 CORNELL AVENuE, University City.

9403 TILLES DRIVE, Brentwood.

1202 KORTWRIGhT, Rock Hill.

2247 FERNCLIFF LANE, Kirkwood.

8467 COLONIAL LANE, Ladue.

8724 WAShINGTON AVENuE, Univesity City.

1214 LYNChESTER LANE, Kirkwood.

2 RENDINA COuRT, Ellisville.

5645 REBER pLACE, st. Louis.

426 SuMMIT TREE COuRT, Fenton.

2803 MISSOuRI AVENuE, st. Louis.

7211 DALE AVENuE, Richmond Heights.

1341 hIGhLAND TERRACE, Richmond Heights.

$624,900 $618,000 $599,900 $589,900 $569,000 $559,000 $529,000 $529,000 $495,000 $465,900 $449,000 $449,000 $354,000 $329,900 $328,800 $319,000 $289,000 $279,500 $275,000 $262,500 $250,000 $249,000 $215,000 $185,000 $182,900 $169,900 $167,000 $150,000 $129,900

13035 Pembrooke Valley, Town & Country Offered at $565,000.

LOTs/ACREAgE 512 phEASANT RuN CIRCLE, saint Albans.

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

9685 LITzSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

NEW CONsTRUCTiON 1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

2158 EAST DRIVE, Crystal Lake Park.

1131 pATSY LANE, O’Fallon.

CONDOMiNiUM/ViLLA HOMEs 625 S. SKINKER, uNITS 1602 & 1603, st. Louis.

750 SOuTh hANLEY ROAD, #50, Clayton.

527 NORTh AND SOuTh, University City.

13043 pEMBROOKE VALLEY, Town & Country.

30 BRIGhTON WAY, #1N, Clayton.

13035 pEMBROOKE VALLEY, Town & Country.

9 pORTLAND COuRT, CWE. 410 N. NEWSTEAD, #9S, CWE. 750 SOuTh hANLEY ROAD, #350, Clayton.

7564 WYDOWN BLVD., uNIT 2A, Clayton.

7 COuNTRY CLuB TERRACE, glendale.

7564 WYDOWN BLVD., uNIT 1A, Clayton.

1050 NORTh SpOEDE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

13101 MILL CROSSING, #302, Creve Coeur.

6308 S. ROSEBuRY, #1E, Clayton.

710 SOuTh hANLEY ROAD, uNIT 7B, Clayton.

1509 SWALLOW, Brentwood.

816 SOuTh hANLEY ROAD, uNIT 1C, Clayton.

1010 ThOREAu COuRT, #204, Creve Coeur.

14443 BANTRY LANE, #18, Chesterfield.

5696 KINGSBuRY AVENuE, #106, CWE.

$750,000 $595,000 $580,000

$750,000 $630,000 $629,900 $599,000 $569,000 $565,000 $449,900 $425,000 $372,500 $299,000 $297,000 $289,000 $288,900 $199,900 $185,000 $150,000 $149,000 $129,500 $129,000 $104,900 $82,000

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1 Little Lane, Ladue Offered at $1,700,000.

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Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Stephanie is the best agent we have ever worked with. Not only is she diligent, but she also does everything required for successful selling with great skill: following up, generating creative ideas, prioritizing sales and being assertive. When we have sold properties and employed different agents, she stood above the others. Of all the people we have worked with, we are happiest connected with Stephanie.

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We highly recommend them to anyone.

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West End Management

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Kelly has been the agent for our properties for nearly 10 years. We are very pleased with her consistent and professional performance. She gets results.

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CLEANING SERVICES

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CAMPS

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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Family Owned & Operated Since 1983

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15 Years Experience. Excellent Ref’s.

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

HOUSE CLEANING

Over 25 years experience.

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Free estimates

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Call Rod; For Entire House Cleanout, Yard Waste Removal, Appliances, Hoarding Situations & More.

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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

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Commercial & Residential Spring Cleanup, Mulching, Mowing, Edging, Turf Maintenance, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Leaf & Gumball Cleanup, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Solutions Liscensed Landscape Architect/Designer

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Town & Style is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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Dethatching Aeration Spring Clean Up Overgrowth Removal & More!

Call Rod 314-713-4285 Thanks

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PAINTING

Commercial/Residential, Interior/Exterior Painting.

Drywall, Plaster & Stucco Repair.

Power Washing, Deck Staining.

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M & M CUSTOM PAINTING Interior & Exterior Painting, Staining, Powerwashing, Wallpaper Removal.

Insured and Free Estimates.

Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

PLUMBING TONY LAMARTINA PLUMBING

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TRAVEL

For travelers with a discerning taste for luxury and truly extraordinary experiences, TopFlight Travels creates fully customized itineraries, giving you access to VIP treatment throughout your travels.

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TREE SERVICES

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

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TREE SERVICES

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VACATION PROPERTIES

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$873,400 18024 Bonhomme Bend Court Gladys Manion Agent: Wayne Norwood Price per square foot: $207.71

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$675,000 1136 Chatsworth Place Drive Janet McAfee Agent: Ann Carter Price per square foot: $163.00

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$750,000 14256 Manderleigh Woods Drive Coldwell Banker Gundaker Agent: Ken Miesner Price per square foot: $174.38

GULF COAST CONDO

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CHALET AT INNSBROOK

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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

$780,100 607 Locksley Place Prudential Advantage, REALTORS Agent: Dorcas Dunlop Price per square foot: $235.04

THE TOWERS AT PARKVIEW BAY OSAGE BEACH, MO This newer complex is designed with a huge Indoor/Outdoor pool, Workout room, Hot Tub, Sauna.

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WINDOW CLEANING

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$468,000 13459 Kings Glen Drive Red Key Realty Leaders Agent: Anne Dunajcik Price per square foot: $151.85

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$733,830 140 N. Mosley Road Coldwell Banker GundakerTown & Country Agent: Mary Beth Benes Price per square foot: $214.95

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$415,000 2342 Parkridge Ave. Coldwell Banker Premier Group Price per square foot: $180.67

13980 Manchester Road

636-227-5000 GalleryMotorCo.com

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2009 Mercedes CLS63 $48,990 2011 Infiniti M37 33k miles, AMG, leather, sunroof, nav, prem. pkg, back-up cam, heat & cool seats, keyless start, HID headlights, Bluetooth.

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$35,490 2010 Lexus ES

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2010 Mercedes CL63

$24,990

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cold weather & prem. pkg, heated seats, 17" V-spoke wheels, keyless entry, satellite.

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sunroof, cold weather package, heated seats, power seats with memory.

$13,990 2007 Nissan Maxima SE $13,390

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$76,990

navigation, AMG exhaust, 20" wheels, xenons, sport seats with massage.

$20,990 2009 BMW 328xi

Automatic, 38k miles, convertible, xenons, homelink, leather, and premium wheels.

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2006 BMW 325i

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$25,990 2010 BMW 328xi

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