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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] In today’s Parenting feature, our columnist compares his idyllic youth to that of today’s over-programmed, hyper pluggedin kids. While I agree that 21st century children are indeed missing out on imaginative, self-directed free play, I respectfully say the comparison is unfair. The new reality in child-rearing is more about how different the world is now than about misguided parenting.

Like Dr. Jordan, I remember lazy summer days spent building clubhouses at the corner playground and trolling alleys for frogs and grasshoppers. But if a mom today let her kids loose in the alley, the Department of Family Services probably would be at her door within hours. (That’s if she even knows what an alley is.) Life and lifestyles are very different now. For one thing, there’s ‘stranger danger,’ a euphemism for pedophiles. If they were around in the ‘50s, no one talked about it, let alone heard about it 24/7, scaring the @#*! out of any parent considering a run-of-the-neighborhood kind of summer.

Then there’s a little thing called the working mom. My mother didn’t work outside the home, and I’ll bet Dr. Jordan’s didn’t either. They could keep tabs on us during our various imaginary adventures, even if it was loose tabs. I’ve watched moms today try to juggle children’s appointments and school schedules with careers, and I can report it’s hard enough without adding the wild card of ‘free play’ into the mix.

Only kids whose moms stay home can afford not to program their children with activities. And if they’re counting on other children in the neighborhood to be around to help build those forts and clubhouses, well, good luck.

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THE HOURS ARE LONG AND FULL OF FEAR for a seriously ill child, especially those receiving treatment far from home. Pain seems worse when you’re in unfamiliar surroundings.

Doctors and nurses mean well, but there’s no substitute for a mother’s soft hand or a father’s reassuring hug.

Since 1981, Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis has offered a home away from home for more than 30,000 families of seriously ill children who come to town seeking medical care. “RMHC provides shelter, meals and other comforts to families of kids who need critical care,” says communications coordinator Katie Nepute. “With basic needs taken care of, moms and dads can focus on making sure their children heal.” Three houses—one on Park Avenue, one on West Pine and one on the campus of Mercy Children’s Hospital—serve nearly 2,000 families a year from all over the globe.

RMHC also offers eight extended-stay apartments, used primarily by families of young transplant patients, and family rooms at Mercy, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. “The rooms, which include snacks, showers, laundry facilities and other amenities, are an oasis for about 6,000 local and out-of-town families each year,” Nepute explains.

Families who stay at a Ronald McDonald House pay no more than $5 a night. “Other houses across the country have had to raise the fee to $15 or $20, but, thanks to the success of our fundraising efforts, we’ve been able to keep our costs down,” Nepute says.

The fee is waived for families who can’t afford it—and more than 40 percent of our families can’t, because of mounting medical bills or financial hardship,” she says. “The financial burden that comes with having a severely ill child is huge, especially when you have to move elsewhere to seek medical treatment.”

To ease that burden, RMHC depends on community support. One of its major annual fundraisers, the Kids & THE COHNS ARE ONE OF 8,000 FAMILIES HELPED Clays Tournament and Dinner Auction, BY RONALD McDONALD HOUSE EACH YEAR. begins Aug. 16 with a dinner at Edward Jones Atrium, followed the next day by a sporting clays tournament at Strathalbyn Farms Club in Weldon Spring, Mo. The event is co-chaired by Brad Seabaugh, owner of Midwest Valve & Controls, and Phil Brown, broker/partner of United Country Trophy Properties and Auction.

Moneta Group is the presenting sponsor.

“Ronald McDonald House does so much for families,” Seabaugh says. “Being around loved ones is a huge emotional boost that helps kids heal better and faster. Kids & Clays introduces RMHC’s mission to a whole new audience, while raising more than $250,000 in additional revenue each year.”

Having a welcoming refuge gives families one less thing to worry about during a stressful time, Nepute says. “Being surrounded by our caring volunteers, and by others who are going through the same thing, strengthens them for whatever the next day brings. The money raised through Kids & Clays provide a safe haven for families in need, every day of the year.”

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7/2 Denise Knight @Msdt04 I’m coming from Louisville KY to see @CountingCrows in St Louis and I couldn’t be more excited to see my favorite band #FairstLouis 7/2 Ryan @MorseTheHorse5 Reading all of these Albert Pujols articles just breaks my heart 7/1 Rebecca Roberts @RRobertsTV #Fox2 & the other Local TV stations finally have a new owner. #Tribune already owns our sister station, KPLR News 11.

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

Dr. Susan Mackinnon, of Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, recently received the

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of the American College of Surgeons. She was honored for her leadership in developing innovative nerve-transfer procedures to treat patients with devastating peripheral nerve injuries. Her ground-breaking work has allowed patients to regain function in injured arms and legs.

T&S Parent Trap columnist Dr. Tim Jordan has a new book out, Sleeping Beauties, Awakened Women: Guiding the Girls. The book helps parents become aware of issues their daughters might be struggling with at this crucial stage of development, including friendship problems and body image. It’s scheduled for publication in mid-July, but is already available for Nook and Kindle.

Is 16-year-old Olivia Parks the next Karlie Kloss?

The honors student from O’Fallon, Ill., has signed with our town’s EDGE MODELING AGENCY and was picked up by Factor Women in Chicago 20 minutes after a webcam interview.

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Parkway Central alum Lauren Cohn recently celebrated her first year on Broadway in the long-running musical Mamma Mia! The actress, who plays Rosie, has paid her dues with bit parts in TV and movies, including a close-up as a bank teller in Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can. The play, at the Winter Garden Theatre since 2001, moves to the Broadhurst this fall.

Proud parents are Patti and J.B. Cohn of Clayton.

THE SAIGH FOUNDATION recently awarded a $500,000 endowment grant to Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, increasing the amount of the Fred M. Saigh Endowment Fund at OTSL to more than $1.5 million. The fund supplies support for commissioning and presenting new works, with an emphasis on productions written for young people.

Who says romance doesn’t last?

Russell and Ginny Jones recently celebrated their 70th anniversary at Bethesda Orchard senior living community in Webster Groves. The Joneses were serenaded by a strolling violinist, a romantic touch Russell arranged.

Dozens of original Tuskegee Airmen from around the country will gather here July 31 to Aug. 3 for their annual convention. They were the first African America men and women trained by the U.S. Army Air Corps to fly and maintain combat aircraft during World War II. The event takes place at the St. Louis Union Station DoubleTree Hotel.

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Two tawdry tidbits herein, from Ballwin and Webster Groves, may serve as reminders that a knucklehead can lurk around any corner. But these perps were workers in places where the victims lived, which makes it especially creepy. In Ballwin, a cleaning woman pocketed some painkillers and cash, partially cleaning out the home she was supposed to be only cleaning.

Meanwhile, in Webster, an employee of a senior-living facility walked into a resident’s room and lifted a wallet, later using the credit cards to make purchases.

Attention, would-be criminals: Just because there isn’t a surveillance camera around doesn’t mean you should take someone else’s stuff. Keep your sticky mitts to yourself.

They may pick up only lint, but that won’t lead to prison time. Remember: If you pick up enough lint, you may be able to knit yourself a sweater.

When a driver crashed through the storefront, could it be that the Max Muscle owner managed to get out of the way because of an uncanny muscular ability to run faster and jump higher? Apparently not. Instead, it was good fortune. According to police, the owner was nearby, but very lucky, when a driver who mistook the accelerator for the brake smashed through the plate glass of the Brentwood sports nutrition business a few weeks ago. No one was injured.

Mixed-use is the development buzz word of our times.

In an urban environment, especially downtown rehabs, you’d be hard-pressed to find one that doesn’t include some such ‘hyphenation.’ That concept seems to thrive in suburbs, as well. With a shopper’s paradise in sight in the valley, a third big new development in Chesterfield Valley is on the drawing board, to include hotel accommodations and entertainment venues, along with

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other retail and restaurant options.

Reportedly, Chesterfield Blue Valley developer Dean Wolfe expects to ink two contracts by the end of the month, with construction underway by fall.

Wolfe is in the catbird seat, as they say: He owns 73 acres surrounding Premium Outlets, one of the two malls under construction and set to open next month, on Aug. 22. Taubman Prestige Outlets has announced an Aug. 2 opening. Shoppers, start your engines.

For some businesses, the ‘company car’ employee perk is dying out. Through a subsidiary, Enterprise Rent-A-Car of Clayton has helped organizations save money via a novel approach to managing company fleets.

Enterprise Fleet Management has received a 2013 American Business Award recognizing its approach, which in one case saved a municipality $300,000. Loveland, Colo., took advantage of Enterprise CarShare, an alternative to committing longterm to a vehicle. The city replaced about 40 aging sedans, pickups and vans with 15 shared vehicles leased from Enterprise Fleet Management.

Vehicles in the pool may be reserved online for a few hours or a few days, and the system automatically charges the employee’s budget based on time and mileage. Enterprise was chosen for a bronze ‘Stevie’ award from among

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The competition was on an epic scale: Teams from two great Mississippi River cities shedding blood, sweat and a few tears to woo a panel of judges that included a few experts (and me).

Student chefs from the campuses of our own L’Ecole Culinaire and the one in Memphis, Tenn., met last month at the Ladue campus for their firstever match to prepare complete meals in real time. Teams were presented ‘mystery baskets’ of ingredients from which to develop, prepare and present appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts. I took the job seriously, although I admit dessert deliveries to the other table somewhat diverted my attention while I evaluated bodacious breads, crisp salads and entrees made of venison, pork, fish and shrimp.

Into each mystery basket was introduced an out-of-left-field element, from Cheetos and Cherry Coke to British-style fruitcake which (gadzooks!) chefs managed to make edible. There was no Gordon Ramsey-style yelling; instead there was laughter, and one chef was even overheard singing.

Timing wasn’t everything, but it was important. (Waiters can’t be kept waiting, you know.) Presentation was critical, as were temperature and

nutritional value. In most cases, the plated results looked too good to eat (who am I kidding?). And let’s hear it for the winners—Yay, home team! Oh, and since you asked: Cheetos enhanced the crunchy crust of an eggplant slice.

Cherry Coke was used in a reduction (sauce). And the fruitcake became crispy croutons with a pomegranate glaze.

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare your salivary glands.

Mayhaps this festival-happy city’s happiest and most festive special event with the silliest name, Let Them Eat Art, returns to Maplewood from 6 to 11 p.m. this Friday (July 12).

(You know goings-on around town have got it going on if they have a preparty. Which this one does, although registration closed Monday. Neener neener.) There will be belly dancing.

There will be hoop dancing. There will be spontaneous dancing by people who cannot and should not dance. There will be music, art and food at Maplewood’s whimsical tribute to Bastille Day. Marie Antoinette was infamous for scoffing at the hungry in the streets with her “Let them eat cake.” Taking this legend to a new level, Maplewood will give away 1,000 cupcakes! More than 50 regional artists and artisans will display and demonstrate. Gene Dobbs Bradford Blues Experience and Gumbohead will play live.

No after parties have been announced.

Normandy School District, bordering St. Louis, has been described as ‘failing.’

While its fiscal woes are great, Normandy is also one of two county districts not accredited by the state, the other being Riverview Gardens. Normandy’s loss is St. Charles’ gain, for the time being… in class size, at least. It could not be said that Francis Howell School District made the decision with much enthusiasm. But a long-pending issue of student transfers from substandard districts was upheld recently by the

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Missouri Supreme Court, so Francis Howell has opened its doors to an as-yet-undetermined number of kids who would be bused there from Normandy, at the latter’s expense. St. Charles administrators say there’s room, although how much will be needed remains to be seen. Families have until Aug. 1 to make their desires known. They would have to pay for their kids to be bused elsewhere—including Clayton, Webster Groves and Parkway, all of which are waiting for the other shoe to drop.

The timing of this year’s PrideFest was propitious.

Gay couples could celebrate a week highlighted by the U.S. Supreme Court’s nullification of measures that have blocked same-sex marriage. (Soberingly, the SCOTUS decision came a day after the 40th anniversary of a deadly arson in a New Orleans gay nightclub that claimed the lives of more than three dozen men and women.)

Growing like Topsy, the celebration was moved downtown this year from the Tower Groves neighborhoods of south St. Louis. Despite a few sprinkles here and there (OK, gusts and Woodstock-style torrents), PrideFest was a huge hit. Food, music, art, wares, circus-style performances and a zillion hugs marked the celebration. Parents came with their kids, some with good friends / former spouses who’d later come to realize they were gay.

Booths hawked wares ranging from fine art to rainbow collars for dogs. And Tumara Mahorning, the 2013 PrideFest queen, visited with as many of ‘her’ subjects as was humanly possible, considering heat, humidity, the rainbow ball gown and a very tall tiara.

Staffers at the booth for the new St. Louis chapter of Even Chance, a San Diego-based pit-bull advocacy and rescue group, were delighted to have a picture with the queen and a court member, a man wearing short shorts and elaborate plumage fashioned from multi-colored balloons. And was the parade loud, colorful and absolutely outrageous? Is a flamingo pink?

Rap-Country. It may sound like an impossible musical paradox, but this unlikely pairing of two diverse styles has now worked twice, at least, speaking purely from chart success. (Caveat: Lovers of opera, string quartets or show tunes may find either, or both, styles to be an auditory assault worthy of time in prison.) Perhaps the first success of the hybrid was represented by country hunk Jason Aldean’s 2011 hit Dirt Road Anthem, whose remix featured rapper Ludacris. Now comes a cameo by U. City fave Nelly, enhancing the minor hit Cruise, by country act Florida Georgia Line, to take the song over the top, chart-wise. Nelly appeared last month with the country group on the results episode of The Voice to demonstrate just how it’s done. Maybe it’s the drawl, y’all.

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[ The Washington Post recently featured a 60-foot Grand Banks Aleutian 53 yacht owned by RANDY AND FIONA WOODS OF LADUE, noting the boat’s “teak paneling and cabinetry and a coffered ceiling” in the living area. The vessel, valued at $2 million, includes a master bath “larger than those in some houses.” The couple divides time between Aspen, Annapolis, Ft. Lauderdale and St. Louis. ]

Central West End attorney JERRY SCHLICHTER got some nice ink in The New York Times last month.

Thanks to his lawsuits against companies with excessive 401(k) fees, Schlichter is credited with lowering the costs of some retirement plans. The Times points out businesses have a legal duty “to look after their employees’ interest in overseeing the accounts.” Schlichter is also one of the founders of the local start-up business plan competition called Arch Grants. ]

[ The Wall Street Journal reports the entire booze industry is watching the legal battle between St. Louis’ family-owned wholesaler MAJOR BRANDS and the world’s largest liquor makers.

The liquor giants don’t like the Prohibition-era laws that make it difficult for them to switch distributors.

Sue McCollum, who now heads up Major Brands after the death last year of her husband, Todd Epsten, is fighting to preserve the status quo. ]

[ A plaque honoring longtime Shaw Park pool manager WALLY LUNDT has been installed next to the facility’s high diving boards. Lundt started at the pool in 1952 and coached swimming at Clayton High School from 1952 until 2011. Lundt once kicked Andy Cohen off the Clayton polo team for talking too much. Of course, Cohen, now a host and exec with Bravo, is the author of the memoir, Most Talkative. ]

[ Hostess, under new ownership, has announced TWINKIES will be back on the shelf July 15. Let’s

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>>>GREATER SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION>>> >> AMELIA A.J. BOND >> CHRISTINE G. BURGHOFF, J.D. >> AMY BASORE MURPHY TITLE: president and ceo Amelia assists individuals, families, corporations and private foundations (and their professional advisors when appropriate) with their charitable giving needs.

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IN FRONT FROM LEFT: KIM MCGUINESS, DEB BOLAND, KARIN FOSTER, CAROL MURPHY. BACK: JILL LAARMAN, RHONDA HAKMILLER, CAROLE GERRETSEN, JANELLE WORLEY, LINDA DAWSON.

BOOKSHELF HAVE A LIFE BOOK CLUB]

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ABOUT THE CLUB Tired of bunco but still hoping to socialize, a group of neighborhood friends founded the Have A Life book club, whose name is also its philosophy. “We didn’t want it to be all about reading books, where, if you didn’t read, you’d be chastised,” member Kim McGuinness says. “We tried to give it some flexibility. If you couldn’t read it because other things got in the way, that’s OK.” The group meets every six to eight weeks at a member’s home, where the hostess leads the discussion. They’ve had the opportunity to speak with author Chris Bohjalian about his works, and are featured in the book club review section of his novel Secrets of Eden.

ABOUT THE BOOK Secrets stemming from the accidental death of a child threaten to tear apart a family in Those We Love Most, a novel by Lee Woodruff.

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- LAURA LUCAS >> As each member dealt with grief, different stories surfaced about their personal struggles. In the end, I thought it was an excellent story about the tenacity of family.

- DEB BOLAND >> I did not like the book. I felt that too many of the characters were whiny and weak … a little selfish in only acting out their own desires/needs without thought to others … I needed a strong character to pull all the others together, and there wasn’t one.

- JILL LAARMAN >> In general I liked the book because of the way the author so poignantly described the feelings of the characters. I also liked the redemption portion of the book—where the mom of the boy killed forgives the boy who hit her son. It was a beautiful message of forgiveness and understanding pain from another’s perspective.

- JANELLE WORLEY >> It wasn’t really my favorite, mostly because the characters seemed very dysfunctional and there wasn’t much resolution to their lives at the end.

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CLAYTON HIGH SCHOOL Rising senior Laura James is participating in a one-week summer CLAYTON internship with NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Laura was one of only 90 high school students in the country to take part in the Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) High School Aerospace Scholars program. She competed with more than 300 high school juniors to earn a spot in the program.

Rising seniors Maxwell Sorenson, Shiori Tomatsu and Momoko Oyama are participating in the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ summer Students and Teachers as WEST COUNTY Research Scientists program. The science program pairs participants with research mentors from the Donald WESTMINSTER Danforth Plant Science Center, Saint Louis University, Washington University and UMSL.

ROCKWOOD SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL Recent graduate Nicole Sparks received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest in Girl Scouting, for building dugouts for the school’s soccer field. The project was funded in part by donations from SSM St. Clare and Jim Butler Chevrolet.

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A group of students traveled to Venice, Verona, Florence, Pisa and Rome in June, chaperoned by Villa faculty members Connie Schmollinger and Brian Welch. To prepare for their 10-day trip, students were required to complete ‘Classics in Translation,’ a class that included readings of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, Virgil’s Aeneid and Dante’s Inferno.

WEST COUNTY Recent graduates from 12 West County schools participated in the third annual SmilesLEAGUE Coaches’ Choice high school seniors all-star baseball game, played at Busch Stadium. The event, sponsored by Delta Dental of Missouri and the St. Louis Cardinals, showcased the athletic prowess of the players and promoted a smoke-free lifestyle through Delta Dental’s Ignite a Tobacco-Free Nation campaign. Former Cardinals third baseman Scott Cooper and outfielder Kerry Robinson coached the two teams. Pictured: Rob Ewald from Ladue HS.

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WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Campers at Camp Westminster are discovering their inner Julia Child. Kids participating in the ‘Cooking: From Garden to Table’ program grow and harvest produce from Westminster’s student and community garden and develop cooking techniques as they prepare lunch dishes, including panini, soups and salads, alongside Hollyberry Catering chefs.

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WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME

The World Chess Hall of Fame held a kickoff party for the upcoming exhibition, A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, Fashion and Chess. Highlights related to the exhibition were shared, including a small auction of Alexander McQueen pieces.

LAURIE SOLET

Laurie Solet celebrated 10 years in business with an anniversary blowout. Guests snacked on cake pops by Sarah’s Cakes, sipped champagne and were treated to special discounts.

PICTURED: SARAH WESTFALL, LAURIE SOLET

THE EXPLORERS CLUB

The Explorers Club of St. Louis hosted a black-tie dinner honoring artist Anthony J. ‘Buddy’ Obara for his work in creating bronze wildlife sculptures. Obara received the Marlin Perkins/ Jim Fowler Lifetime Artist-inResidence award.

HAPPENINGS by amber peterson

LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY

Project Runway stars and St. Louis natives, Laura Kathleen Planck and Michael Drummond, co-hosted the Celebrating Success Sewing Seeds Fashion Show, benefiting Lift for Life Academy.

The event allowed students to display their creative designs and demonstrate their individuality.

VOICES FOR CHILDREN

Voices for Children, recently merged with CASA of St. Louis County, raised more than $310,000 at its annual Be the Difference Benefit. Voices presented The Hon. Jimmie Edwards and The Hon. Michael Burton with the 2013 Community Superhero Awards for their work to make a difference in the lives of St. Louis children.

PICTURED: THE HON. JIMMIE EDWARDS, THE HON. MICHAEL BURTON

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LAUREN SWORDS WASN’T SURE ABOUT AN OFFICE ROMANCE, but the accountant eventually agreed to a golfing date with Timothy O’Toole, the sous chef at the Michigan country club where she works. During a golf trip one year later, the couple became engaged, and they wed Sept. 8, 2012.

Tim, a DeSmet Jesuit High School graduate who previously worked at St. Albans Country Club, proposed while he and Lauren were watching Independence Day fireworks from a balcony.

The wedding festivities began with a barbecue Thursday night for friends and family arriving in Detroit. On Friday, Tim and his buddies went golfing, while Lauren and the ladies had their nails done. The Simone Vitale Band entertained guests with Motown music during the rehearsal dinner at The Townsend Hotel, and convinced Tim to take the mic and sing ‘My Girl’ to his fiancee. “They made Tim serenade me; it was a great night,” Lauren says. Nine nieces and nephews served as flower girls and ring bearers during the ceremony at Holy Name Catholic Church, which concluded with a bagpipe rendition of ‘When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.’ The Irish theme continued during the reception at the nearly century-old Westin Book Cadillac hotel, where guests drank Mead for an Irish wedding toast. On Sunday guests attended the St. Louis Rams-Detroit Lions opening day game.

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BRIDE’S PARENTS | Richard & Carol Swords of Rochester Hills, Mich.

PARENTS OF GROOM | Joel & Mary O’Toole of Wildwood MATRON OF HONOR | Angela Morris BEST MAN | Dr. Tom O’Toole BRIDESMAIDS | Nicole Daggy, Amie Yowtz, Katy Grzegorczyk, Bethany Alferink, Kelly Hughes GROOMSMEN | Joe O’Toole, Greg Merlo, Monty Perkins, Nathan Swords, Jason Swords

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Peach Festival & Sidewalk Sale on saT., JULy 13

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near Ole Miss brought Mackenzie Chapel and Weston Bert together in 2011, when Mackenzie was a sophomore and Weston a graduate student, so it was only natural that Weston propose there April 12. The University of Mississippi alums will wed in June 2014 in St. Louis.

Although a few years apart in age, Marquette grad Mackenzie says she and Weston had no trouble communicating after he asked her out. “I have three older brothers and he has three younger sisters,” she explains. “We knew how to deal with each other. He’s very sweet, he understands girls. He was easy to talk to, very charming, and he puts a lot of thought into things he does.”

The pair had discussed marriage, but the proposal was a surprise, since Mackenzie didn’t even expect Weston, who now works for Ernst & Young in Dallas, to be in town.

After she said yes, they toasted with Champagne at a bedand-breakfast, where Mackenzie’s brothers were waiting to congratulate them.

The wedding ceremony will take place at the Shrine of St. Joseph, which Mackenzie’s great-aunt helped preserve.

Because Weston spent a summer living in the Central West End next to the Coronado Ballroom, they will hold the reception there. “We would always go and get breakfast there, we just love the inside of it,” Mackenzie says. Her bouquet will feature a special family token: her late greatgrandmother’s rosary, which was blessed at the Vatican.

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RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS AT RECENT AUCTION John George Brown, CHEER UP, oil on canvas, 1905

14k and 10.15ct Diamond Pendant

[ resources ] FLOWERS | Artistry MUSIC | Arvelle and Company PHOTOGRAPHER | Salvador Cincotta

[ wedding party ] BRIDE’S PARENTS | Dr. Howard and Mary Kay Chapel GROOM’S PARENTS | Carlton and Shari Bert MAID OF HONOR | Elizabeth Clark BEST MAN | Pittman Harrison BRIDESMAIDS | Lauren Ostrander, Elizabeth Clark, Shelby McKenzie, Anna Frost, Natalie Padial, Alex Blau, Brianne Bert, Braeden Bert, Berre Bert, Mallory Meiners GROOMSMEN | Pittman Harrison, Marty Hearn, Dan Crosby, Koey Kurzejeski, Levi Garrison, Richard Vratil, Chad Lederman, Brendan Chapel, Lash Chapel, Garrett Chapel

Platinum and 5ct Diamond Ring

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Pair of Chinese Cinnabar Boxes on Wood Stands

Serapi Room Rug, circa 1890

SOLD $18,880.

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ARE YOU ANNOYED because everyone around you keeps mumbling? Well, maybe it’s not them. Maybe it’s you. According to the National Institutes of Health, 17 percent of adults in the United States report some degree of hearing loss, and about 30 of every 1,000 school-age children suffer from hearing impairment.

Contributing factors can include aging, noise exposure and nerve damage.

“Almost everyone can be helped to some degree, either medically, surgically or with a hearing aid,” says Dave Harris, Ph.D., director of audiology at SLUCare, the physicians of Saint Louis University. “If your deficit is primarily caused by damage to the small sensory cells in the inner ear, a hearing aid can make a huge difference.”

Yet only 1 out of every 5 people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wears one. “Some individuals think there’s a stigma involved, even though most devices are barely visible now,” Harris says. Others stop using their hearing aid because it doesn’t feel right or work correctly—a common complaint when consumers buy a device online or at a hearing aid store. “To get the best possible results, you need to be tested, evaluated and fitted by an audiologist,” he says.

The goal of Harris and his team at SLUCare Otolaryngology Services, located at Mercy Medical Center and the SLUCare Doctors Office Building, is to help patients communicate successfully and comfortably. “We provide comprehensive diagnostic services and offer a wide range of hearing aids, custom-programmed for each patient’s type and degree of hearing loss,” he explains. Lifestyle is a key factor: “If you just want to hear the TV better, you don’t need an expensive device.

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volume adjustments, today’s technology can accommodate your needs.” SLUCare also provides extensive, free follow-up services.

When a conventional hearing aid isn’t enough, surgical options are available.

“Hearing aids can make sounds louder, but they can’t always help you tell words apart,” says Dr. Anthony Mikulec, chief of otology and neurotology at SLUCare. Significant word discrimination issues can be diagnosed by an audiologist and remedied by a cochlear implant, he adds. Patients with severe otosclerosis, abnormal bone growth in the middle ear, can benefit from a stapedotomy, in which the stapes bone is vaporized with a laser and replaced with a prosthesis. SLUCARE AUDIOLOGIST SARAH BORTON Bone-anchored hearing aids can help individuals who are deaf in one ear, or whose chronic ear drainage prevents the use of a hearing aid.

Whatever option a patient chooses, the outcome is rewarding for patients and audiology team alike. “It’s thrilling to see the look on someone’s face when they can hear again after years of social isolation,” Harris says. “One woman heard her grandbaby’s voice for the very first time and literally burst into tears! She hadn’t realized what she’d been missing.”

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They may be all in your head, but sinus and ear problems are not imaginary. They’re a real source of discomfort and a potential source of disability. In this edition, local medical experts sound off on ear and sinus infections, voice and swallowing disorders, tinnitus, and just how far a physician can go to correct a deviated septum.

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Although they’re more common in kids, ear infections can cause pain and grief in adults, too. They can also cause hearing loss. >> dr. edward chen, FAMILY PHYSICIAN, MERCY CLINIC FAMILY MEDICINE

External ear infections occur in the ear canal and are often associated with swimming. Otitis externa, the medical term for an external ear infection, is also called ‘swimmer’s ear.’ Infections most often occur in people who swim in water where bacteria is present, such as in rivers, lakes and streams. They also can be acquired from the neighborhood pool.

Cotton swabs play a significant role in external ear infections. Swabs and other items people stick in their ears can cause breaks in the protective lining of the ear canal, thereby allowing bacteria to invade. Excessive earwax can also cause water to collect, allowing bacteria to grow and an infection to take hold.

To prevent an external ear infection, shake your head after swimming to get as much water out as possible. Dry your ears with a hair dryer held at a safe distance, or use over-the-counter ear drops formulated to dry trapped fluid and relieve water-clogged ears. And don’t stick anything in your ear—ever.

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Middle and inner ear infections aren’t common in adults, but some people do get persistent infections, and they’re a cause for concern. Recurrent ear infections or chronic fluid can damage the nerves, erode the tiny bones in the ear and lead to hearing loss. As an allergist, I see two main issues that cause inner and middle ear infections in adults: rhinitis (nasal congestion) and primary immune deficiency (PID). Treatment is different for both groups.

Recurring rhinitis can be caused by allergies or by sinus problems, including a sinus infection. We always pursue the underlying cause of rhinitis because it’s often a contributing factor to cochlear infections.

Adults with PID are susceptible to ear infections and many other types of infections.

Their immune system doesn’t function properly: it’s absent or impaired. We evaluate these patients first to determine what antibody they’re deficient in. If it’s immunoglobulin, we replenish it. But if they’re deficient in immunoglobulin B, we treat their infection and send them to an ear, nose and throat doctor for ear tube surgery to help prevent future ear infections.

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No matter how you spell it, a sinus infection can leave you stuffy, achy and miserable.

But antibiotics may not be what the doctor orders.

“The septum in the nose is like the medium dividing a two-way highway,” says DR. MIKE NAYAK OF NAYAK PLASTIC SURGERY. But instead of separating traffic, the septum—a thin piece of bony cartilage surrounded on either side by mucous membranes—divides the nasal cavity in half. And when the septum ‘deviates,’ it swerves like a road, creating congestion and blocking airflow.

Nayak calls septoplasty, the surgery to correct a deviated septum, a remodel job. Through an incision inside the nostril, the surgeon peels away mucosa to view, reshape or remove the deviated cartilage.

“Non-critical segments of the septum are removed so they no longer block the airway,” he says. “Critical segments, such as those that support the bridge and tip of the nose, are straightened to the best of our ability through scoring, suturing or crushing.”

Although extensive work on critical segments can result in a straighter septum, it’s also associated with a higher risk for complications. “It’s a matter of how far you want to push it,” Nayak says. “We can’t straighten the septum 100 percent. We have to stop at what is safe, based on the physician’s judgment and clinical experience.”

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY To avoid a sinus infection, irrigate your nasal passages, increase your fluids and don’t smoke. The best way to monitor your hydration is by checking the color of your urine. It should be clear. If it is very yellow or dark, you are dehydrated. Beer, coffee and tea contain caffeine, which can dehydrate.

Most sinus infections are viral—they won’t improve with antibiotics. There’s no quick test to differentiate between a viral or bacterial infection. If you suspect a sinus infection, initially treat symptoms with over-the-counter medications.

Use a decongestant, a mucous-thinning agent and acetaminophen for pain relief. If problems persist or worsen beyond seven to 10 days, see a physician. All too often, patients demand unnecessary antibiotics.

We conducted a research study of 166 people with acute sinus infections: 85 received an antibiotic and 81 received a sugar pill that looked like the antibiotic.

They also received instructions for OTC medications. Patients were assessed on days three, seven, 10 and 28 after enrollment. We expected those on antibiotics to feel better faster. They didn’t. We found no difference in symptom relief or in other important outcomes, such as in duration of symptoms or missed work.

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FOUNDER & OWNER, ST. LOUIS SINUS CENTER Sinus surgery is meant for people who have confirmed chronic sinusitis and have failed medication. There are two types of competing surgeries: functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), which is the traditional approach, and balloon sinus dilation, a newer treatment that is sometimes called balloon sinuplasty. The goal of either procedure is to restore ventilation of the sinuses by opening up blocked passages.

Balloon sinus dilation uses tiny balloons that are inserted in the nose and sinuses. Once in position, the balloons are briefly inflated to expand the sinus pathways and then removed to restore natural drainage. The FESS technique uses an endoscope to visualize sinus openings and microsurgical instruments to cut and remove obstructive tissue.

The balloon technique offers numerous advantages over FESS. It can be performed in an office setting rather than an outpatient surgery center. It’s quicker—15 to 30 minutes for an uncomplicated case versus two hours for FESS. There’s minimal downtime; patients can return to normal activities the next day. Balloon sinus dilation is less painful, costs less and is covered by Medicare and most major insurance companies. Relief can be immediate or occur within one week after surgery.

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[ voice & swallowing problems ] Ahem! Voice and swallowing problems can be minor inconveniences or symptoms of something serious. When in doubt, see a medical professional. >> dr. j. david dahm, OTOLARYNGOLOGIST,

ENT ASSOCIATES INC. St. Louis has lots of allergens that can impact a person’s voice. Allergens can thicken or produce extra mucous that drains into the voice box. People commonly react by coughing and frequent throat clearing, which can irritate the vocal chords and create hoarseness.

Antihistamines and inhalers can worsen voice quality by irritating the vocal chords. An active, upper-respiratory infection and laryngeal-pharyngeal reflux (LPR) can also cause hoarseness. With LPR, stomach juices quietly back up into the throat and create inflammation, but not heartburn.

LPR causes chronic throat clearing, coughing, post-nasal drip and a hoarse voice.

How you treat hoarseness depends on what’s prompting it. Hydration is essential. Vocal chords need water, which also helps to thin mucous secretions. If LPR is suspected, diet and lifestyle changes are prescribed. Infections are treated with appropriate antibiotics. Persons with vocal nodules or with certain injuries may benefit from speech therapy. Fortunately, we don’t see many tumors. But if hoarseness persists after two weeks, see a voice expert who can see the vocal chords.

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dr. richard barnes, OTOLARYNGOLOGIST, EARS, NOSE & THROAT PLASTIC SURGERY, INC. If you have trouble swallowing once or twice a year, there’s a good chance it’s not a medical issue. It might be an esophageal spasm or what you’re eating. But any trouble with swallowing on a regular basis needs to be evaluated. It may not be significant, or it could be the first symptom of a neurological condition, such as Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease, or an obstruction, like a tumor. A visit to an otolaryngologist or a gastroenterologist is a good place to start.

Difficulty in swallowing, or dysphagia, is a sign that something is going on with your throat and/or your esophagus, and it usually involves the muscles. The muscles have to relax and contract to pass food from your mouth to your throat, and from the esophagus down to your stomach. If there’s a problem with the way the muscles work, their coordination or with the nerves that fire them, you will have dysphagia.

Gastroesophageal reflux is also a cause of swallowing difficulties. Treatment depends on cause and may include swallowing exercises, diet change and having the esophagus stretched, which is often performed by a gastroenterologist.

Traditionally, otolaryngologists treat ear, nose and throat problems down to the esophagus, but there’s an overlap between the two specialties.

“There’s no definitive answer to what causes tinnitus, or ringing in the ears,” says ROB NOBLE, AN AUDIOLOGIST AT ASSOCIATED HEARING PROFESSIONALS. “One theory is that it stems from damaged hair cells inside the cochlea (the receptor organ for hearing).

Another theory suggests that the auditory cortex goes into overdrive, which increases your internal sensitivity to sound. You start picking up all different sorts of noise. It could be nerve static.

It could be internal body-made noises.”

There is no cure for tinnitus, but there are treatments to manage it. Tinnitus masking is one.

It uses a hearing aid-sized device, inserted in one or both ears, that produces a ‘white noise’ to mask the offending sound. “It causes the brain to habituate or not pay attention to the sound,” says Noble, who has the condition. The device is worn during working hours.

Sometimes the device is combined with tinnitus retraining therapy. “Therapy is successful for about 80 percent of the population, but it’s labor intensive and requires months of cognitive therapy sessions,” Noble says. “Cognitive therapy teaches the patient how to manage their reaction to the noise, so they don’t become upset.”

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I remember running behind the milkman’s truck on blistery hot days, hoping he’d stop and cool us off. How? He’d throw us a huge chunk of ice used to cool the milk, and then use his ice-pick to chop some pieces for us to suck on. We would walk about four miles to a pond in the backyard of a wealthy widow, and she’d let us fish to our hearts’ desire.

Or our posse would ride our bikes about five miles down a four-lane road to the Stix, Baer & Fuller parking lot to catch the Redbird Express bus to take us downtown to a Cardinals game. I recall so many afternoons playing army in the woods with our BB guns, pellet guns, cherry bombs and M-80 firecrackers. The only thing that could halt our fun was the threat of missing dinner.

There were other afternoons when we’d ride our bikes to other neighborhoods to seek out teams for long games of baseball or hockey. We managed to negotiate who batted first and all the rule changes that occurred with each venue where we played, because we would have to work around fire hydrants, cars, trees, etc. We handled any disagreement or controversial plays without the benefit of an umpire (or parents!). And yes, there were occasional fights and arguments, but we worked it out ourselves.

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NOT ALL SKIN TYPES ARE CREATED EQUAL. From acne-prone pores to aging skin, there’s a cleanser to match every skin type. Recognizing your problem areas and choosing a cleanser accordingly is half the battle in achieving a healthy complexion. Here is a rundown of some high-quality facial cleansers that will leave your skin feeling fresh and rejuvenated, no matter what skin type Mother Nature gave you.

[ normal skin ]

Beware, normal skin types. We are all jealous of you. Keep your pretty skin intact by washing your face nightly with Mario Badescu’s Enzyme Cleansing Gel. It works wonders for preventing clogged pores and exfoliates the skin with a papaya extract, exactly what you need to maintain your enviable skin quality.

MARIO BADESCU’S ENZYME CLEANSING GEL, $12, NORDSTROM

[ oily skin ]

They say the oilier the skin, the less it wrinkles as you age. So until you’re ready to thank Mother Nature for your natural wrinkle-fighting skin, use Kate Somerville’s Purify Clarifying Cleanser. Removing everything from excess oil to makeup and everyday impurities that penetrate your pores, Clarifying Cleanser works wonders on oily skin. The peppermint, eucalyptus and tea tree extract leaves your skin radiating with a tingling sensation, reminding you of those ingredients’ antiseptic qualities.

KATE SOMERVILLE’S PURIFY CLARIFYING CLEANSER, $32, NEIMAN MARCUS

[ dry skin ]

On the other end of the spectrum, keeping dry skin hydrated is crucial, not only for keeping it clean but for preventing unnecessary wrinkles.

Bella Schneider’s Gentle Cleansing Mousse with Lactic Acid and Olive Oil is the gentlest of this line’s cleansers, and works to keep dry and sensitive skin soft and radiant. Applied wet or dry, the cleanser uses lactic acids along with coconut, olive and corn-based cleansers to rid your skin of harmful irritants.

BELLA SCHNEIDER’S GENTLE CLEANSING MOUSSE WITH LACTIC ACID AND OLIVE OIL, $32, FINE DEPARTMENT STORES

[ acne-prone skin ]

Acne isn’t limited to adolescents. Hormonal changes throughout adulthood can cause unwanted pimples, blemishes and redness, problems you shouldn’t have to deal with in your post-grad life.

Fight your skin’s latent rebellion with Veria ID’s Pitta Dosha Mild Mannered Cleanser. A natural way to treat acne-prone derma, the cleanser soothes skin and fights irritation with chamomile, comfrey and Boswellia. Pitta Dosha also has an anti-aging element, thanks to potent peptides.

VERIA ID’S PITTA DOSHA MILD MANNERED CLEANSER, $20, AMAZON

[ aging skin ]

Origins’ Plantscriptions Anti-Aging Collection boasts noticeably younger skin in just four short weeks. How is that possible, you ask?

In part, thanks to The Plantscription Anti-Aging cleanser. Packed with jasmine flowers and an oat protein that helps shed dead skin cells, it leaves your skin re-hydrated and replenished. Using anti-microbial Anogeissus (derived from a native African shrub), Origins’ anti-aging cleanser works to reverse signs of aging without a prescription.

ORIGINS’ PLANTSCRIPTIONS ANTI-AGING CLEANSER, $28.50, MACY’S

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THE] STEPS THE CLASSIC CAT EYE

by marylyn simpson CLASSIC AND VERSATILE, the cat eye is one of the most recognizable ways to rock your eyeliner. Whether you prefer a tiny wisp at the corner of your lid or an Elizabeth Taylor-worthy cat eye, sometimes eyeliner application is easier said than done. Here are some basic steps for creating a perfect cat eye, no matter your level of expertise.

PRIME TIME

Start with a blank canvas.

1> LAURA MERCIER EYE CANVAS is perfect for creating a neutral base that

will hold your shadows and liner in place throughout the day without the risk of creases or fading.

2> Add shadow as desired, although most primers double as neutral-tone shadows that allow your cat eye to pop.

3> Starting with a perfect winged-out edge is key in creating the look. I prefer black liquid eyeliner for a smudge-free, precise application.

4> Lightly pull your lid upward and apply a thin line of NARS EYELINER

STYLO LIQUID eyeliner at the middle of your lid, working your way outward.

5> Once you reach the edge of your eye, motion upward to create a cat eye effect. Keep the winged edge small; you can always add to your liner later.

LINE YOUR LID

Now that you have your cat eye base, it’s time to even out your liner.

1> Starting at the outer edge of the lid, re-line the entirety of your lid, both upper and lower.

2> Make sure your bottom liner meets your top liner. It makes it easier to create a complete cat eye, especially if you’re going for a more dramatic effect. The rules for a ‘perfect’ cat eye, however, vary by the individual, so you can make your line pencil thin or bright and bold.

No One Will Know.

Everyone Will Notice.

DRAMA, DRAMA, DRAMA

Not quite satisfied with your kitten cat eye? Add more drama using the same Stylo pencil.

1> Starting where you originally created your cat eye, lightly pull your lid upward, but this time motion further up.

2> Don’t worry about staying close to your lash line, you can go as far up (or out) on the corner of your lid as you desire.

3> To best ensure cat-eye appeal, make sure your liner is in a straight, 25-degree angle, otherwise you run the risk of your liner looking sloppy and heavy.

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1> In a side-to-side upward motion, apply the mascara to the top and bottom of your eyelashes, repeating as desired.

2> Make sure to cover the edge of your lashes as well as the tips by dabbing the wand vertically on your hard-to-reach lashes.

3> No cat eye is complete without a generous coat of mascara, allowing your eyes to pop with endless length and dramatic depth.

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by rebecca koenig

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WHEN THE PATTERING PAWS SITTERS ARRIVED at Abbey’s home, they found her in bad shape. The golden retriever had ingested a toxic dose of medication after one of her feline housemates knocked a pill bottle to the ground, and the sitters knew they didn’t have much time. “They recognized the problem, got the dog to a clinic and called the owners,” says Lynne Parriott, owner of Pattering Paws. “They saved Abbey’s life.”

This kind of skilled, attentive caretaking is what distinguishes Pattering Paws, Parriott says.

She began the business, which provides pet-walking, -sitting and -transportation services, while making a career change into real estate. She earned her license, but realized she enjoyed working with pets so much she turned to that instead. After assembling a team and receiving great reviews from her first few clients, business boomed. “Our business has really been built on relationships and word-of-mouth,” Parriott says. “We know the area, and we hire people who live nearby. We know our client base, and we care for them and care for their animals.”

A company is only as good as its staff, Parriott says, and she swears by hers. “You have to trust your employees and the integrity of the people you hire,” she says. “We go to people’s homes; there has to be a sense of trust. We’re caring for the most important things in their lives. That is one of the most rewarding things: the honesty and the trust we have for the people we work for. It reinforces how great small business can be when you base it on good ethics.” Outside of work, many employees are committed to giving back to animal organizations and events, including Bark in the Park, which the company sponsors.

Pattering Paws specializes in caring for creatures that need a little extra attention. Several employees have experience in the health care industry, and they put their expertise to good use.

“They have that sense of compassion and have learned how to give medications and fluids to animals,” Parriott says. In case of emergencies, the company has built relationships with area vets.

Elderly pets are also in good hands. “It’s recognizing that it may take 45 minutes for this dog to eat,” Parriott explains. “Kennels can’t do that, they can’t give you that special attention.

I don’t think a lot of people in this day and age have the patience to really sit down and work with a living thing that cannot talk to you and tell you how they feel. My employees have that.”

And because of that, Parriott says, “Abbey is back to her old self—and the cats are still naughty.”

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[HOPING FOR A H ME by stephanie zeilenga

Town & Style is partnering with St. Louis animal adoption organizations to introduce you to local furry friends in need of adoption. We’ll feature new animals each month, and you can meet others on our Facebook page!

I’M MARGIE, a 1-year-old Australian cattle dog and pit bull terrier mix. I’m a mellow puppy and get along with almost everyone I meet. I love to shower people with affection and can’t wait to play fetch with you!

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

PHOTO BY DAVID CARLYON OF DARKWOOD STUDIOS

MY NAME IS TIGRE, and I’m a 15-year-old calico cat suffering from feline leukemia. I may be older, but I have a reputation for being sweet and domestic. I was left to fend for myself after my last owner passed away and I would love a new, quiet home!

TO ADOPT ME // Bethany at Tenth Life Cat Rescue | 314.808.2454 adoptions@tenthlifecats.org

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Exciting Summer Pops Concerts by the Compton Heights Band!

I’M BELLATRIX, a 1-year-old short-haired kitty. I was named for a character in Harry Potter and for good reason—I’m fearless and mischievous. A home without children or other pets would make me almost as happy as I am when I get back scratches!

Purser Center Auditorium

TO ADOPT ME // Michelle at Humane Society of Missouri | 314.951.1567 mlawrence@hsmo.org

Logan Chiropractic College The Compton Heights Concert Band’s NEW Indoor concert series every Sunday in July!

Guest Artists MY NAME IS FRISBEE. I’m a German shepherd puppy and, as you can tell from my name, I’m a silly dog who loves to play! I also love giving kisses and cuddling and would be right at home with any family, big or small!

TO ADOPT ME // Gateway Pet Guardians | 314.664.7398 | adopt@gatewaypets.com

Sunday, July 14, 2013 7:30 PM Sigrun Hjalmtysdottir (Diddú), Soprano Diddú’s magnificent soprano voice and magnetic personality will win you over with these classics: Caro Nome, Laughing Song, O Mio Babbino Caro, Il Bacio, Queen of the Night, I Could’ve Danced All Night, and Somewhere from West Side Story!

Sunday, July 21, 2013 7:30 PM

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Creole Dance Music—and his 6-pc band!

Buckwheat will have you dancing in the ailes!

SEE SOMEONE YOU LOVE? If you adopt a featured pet, share your

story on our Facebook page or at pets@townandstyle.com and you’ll receive gifts from Riley’s Organics and Treats Unleashed.

ALL PETS LISTED ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT PRESS TIME. THE ADOPTION ORGANIZATIONS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING THE HEALTH AND TEMPERAMENT OF THE ANIMALS LISTED.

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American/Missouri

talented animals PHOTOS BY BILL BARRETT

Monolith 36 x 78 inches

BY REBECCA KOENIG

Playing fetch with Fido is fun, but it’s not quite as impressive as the amazing animal acrobatics St. Louis attractions offer visitors.

Marsh Path

48 x 60 inches

Missouri Masters Series 2013

Join us for a series of educational open houses featuring Missouri’s top artists septeMber 14

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Benefits Foundation Fighting Blindness

Benefits American Parkinson Disease Association

Benefits Love U 2 Pieces, supporting families living with autism spectrum disorder

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.

A Trusted Family Tradition in Fine Art Services.

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With their flippers, tiny ears and irresistible whiskers, these are not your typical bathing beauties. But the sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo know how to make a splash. Three times a day – four on the weekends – they jump through hoops, shimmy down slides and balance balls on their noses for the delight of zoo-goers.

Sea lion shows have entertained St. Louis crowds since 1970. Of the 11 sea lions who currently call the zoo home, six are in show biz: Mandy, Dixi, Nikki, Rosie, Roby and Bennie. Significant training goes into preparing these pinnipeds for the spotlight. “They learn at different rates, and they have personality quirks,” say Kyle Ulmer, zoological manager of pinnipeds. “You have your A, B and C students.”

The day begins with an early morning wake-up call and a fishy breakfast of capelin and herring. Trainers clean the habitat, then prepare their charges for the busy schedule of public feedings and performances, which show off sea lions’ natural behaviors.

The marine mammals are fully aware they’re in front of an audience, Ulmer says, but shows don’t always go as planned. “Sometimes they’re great and do exactly what they’re supposed to, sometimes they won’t,” he says. “Trainers have to have a plan B or a plan C.” Because even the most seasoned stars occasionally need a break, the sea lions can bow out at any time. “They can leave the show pool and stage area and go inside where no one can see them,” Ulmer explains. “We don’t want the animal to be uncomfortable in front of the guests.”

The human and animal partners rely on each other for safety and the success of the show, so the bond between them is tight. “The males are 500 pounds, they could hurt you if they wanted to,” Ulmer says. “Training’s all about trust. You form a very close relationship with your animal.”

Directing a diva is a challenge. Directing a 15,000-pound diva is an accident waiting to happen. But Jenny Joyce knows just how to motivate Bud, the star of the Grant’s Farm elephant shows. “Bud won’t work unless he is getting some reaction from the crowd,” Joyce says. “He can be very charming because he knows that will get him food, too.”

It takes a lot of food to keep an elephant happy, and a lot of coaching to prepare for three daily performances.

Bud, an African elephant, eats 400 pounds of hay a day, plus grain and produce. Training him requires verbal commands, visual cues and a deep connection between creature and caretaker. “Everything about elephants is communication,” Joyce says. “You have to listen when they talk back. They can tell you when they don’t feel good. They can tell you when they’re in a good mood.” After enough repetition, Bud and his female co-star, Mickey, are ready to take the stage. “Once they know it, they know it,” Joyce says. “It’s true they never forget.”

Showtime allows the big mammals to demonstrate what they do best. “Doing a trick is pulling a rabbit out of a hat,” Joyce says. “Our elephants do natural behaviors.” In particular, the performances highlight their signature multipurpose tool. “A trunk is what makes an elephant an elephant,” Joyce explains. Bud and Mickey use theirs to reach impressive heights, pick coins off the ground, blow up balloons, play the harmonica and, that perennial favorite, spray the audience with water.

Joyce hopes guests leave with a heightened appreciation for the performing pachyderms. “We try to do as much guest interaction as we can,” she says. “At the same time they’re being entertained, they’re being educated. The elephant is an ambassador of its species.”

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A St. Louis Summer Tradition: The ResTauRanT aT The CheshiRe’s

Muny Dinner Package

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A special kids menu will also be available.

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

[ THE LIBERTINE ] 7927 forsyth blvd. | 314.862.2999

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

Contemporary, farm-to-table neighborhood eatery

THE CHEF |

Josh Galliano

THE PRICES |

$7 to $22

THE FAVORITES |

She-Crab Soup, Sunflower Seed Risotto, Black Hog Special

LONGTIME MONARCH CHEF Josh Galliano has let loose in this new Clayton restaurant, set in the old Chez Leon-Shiitake-Limoncello spot.

A Southern boy, Galliano mixes his penchant for cornmeal breading and grits with a laser focus on local produce. And he’s not holding back in the creativity department, playing with textures (Crispy Pig Tales, Scorched Twisted Peppers, Sunflower Seed Risotto) and flavors (Fried Porgy with Tasso Gravy, Illinois Asparagus with Black Garlic Romesco).

The menu has an interesting format, with columns for vegetables, meats and seafood, each listed from smallest serving to biggest. And even the non-vegetable columns include plenty of veggies. The Coffee-brined Pork Chops ($17), for example, include fingerling potatoes, appetizingly browned in oil, and roasted broccoli. The chops, thin fillet-like pieces, were quite good, juicy, lightly browned, and they benefitted from a nice pan jus deglazed with stout.

Illinois Asparagus, at the top of the vegetable

column, is clearly a ‘small plate,’ but the dishes at the bottom, Pan Roasted Cauliflower and Sunflower Seed Risotto, are more like entrees. The risotto ($16) was delicious and original: instead of Arborio rice it used slow-cooked sunflower seeds mixed with a bit of creme fraiche and cumin. It was heavy on salt, but absolutely delicious, with an excellent nutty texture.

Another innovative offering, Chilled Shrimp & Squid Cracklins ($13), is a fresh take on shrimp cocktail. The plate of four steamed shrimp came sprinkled with chip-like slivers of dehydrated squid, imparting intense flavor to the dish. Red threads of chili decorated the top, and a bright green (and very good) avocado puree was the base for it all. The best part was the squid; the rest was not particularly remarkable, although very pretty.

A ‘Black Hog Special’ yielded some of the best pork I’ve had, ever, with sliced pork tenderloin rubbed with Moroccan aromatics and arranged over buttery quinoa. The just-butchered black hog, we

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

ROMESCO | This is a Catalan sauce of tomatoes, red peppers, onions, garlic, almonds and

olive oil.

MARASH CHILE | A Turkish chile, known there as Maras biberi, with mild heat and fruity, acid flavor with earthy elements.

MARCONA ALMOND | Imported from Spain, this is a wide, flat almond with higher fat

content than standard almonds.

[ aftertaste ] >>We had very high expectations, especially considering the chef’s reputation, and perhaps it’s

unfair to expect perfection after one visit, and so soon after the restaurant opened. Ultimately, we were disappointed in the menu (limited options), the small portions, and the food itself. On

a positive note, we had a very enthusiastic and attentive waiter, the bar was hopping and the

ambience was good.

—BETSY G. OF KIRKWOOD

were informed, had been procured from a local farm and was apparently quite a coup.

Menu offerings like Ash Roasted Carrots, Scorched Twisted Peppers and Illinois Asparagus came with tantalizing touches like Marcona almond and pepper salsa or pea cavatelli and miso-carrot puree. We ordered the asparagus ($9), which had crisp spears topped with long asparagus shavings, dehydrated hard-boiled egg yolk, caviar, fried potato balls and black garlic romesco.

Galliano is clearly having fun with food, experimenting and strutting his stuff. Several of the dishes had elements that fall into the experimental ‘molecular gastronomy’ food movement. The former Monarch chef (who was once featured in Southern Living and holds a master’s degree in Poli Sci) has the chops to pull it off—but will diners take to it? In the case of the She-Crab Soup ($7), the answer is a resounding yes. The bowl of chowder-like soup has intense flavor heightened by a dusting of ‘Marash’ chile—do not miss it. I say, diners, lean in and expand your culinary horizon.

[ chef chat ] >> josh galliano PEDIGREE

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>>I really liked it. Good for Galliano in trying something new and different—and bringing it to St. Louisans. It would be pretty boring if all we had to choose from was pasta and provel cheese!

—ANDREW T. OF RICHMOND HEIGHTS UP NEXT | CLEVELAND-HEATH WRITE TO FOOD@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM TO SHARE YOUR OPINION.

GUILTY PLEASURE

Mamouls, date-filled cookies I get at Jay’s International Food Co. I could devour a whole box. I have to give them away so I don’t eat them all.

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1 | EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS

Our Tropical Delicious Celebration features a tropical twist with white chocolate-and coconut-dipped fruit. Be sure to look for our offer inside this issue.

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4 | TONY LaMARTINA PLUMBING

Rinsing off outside is the ideal way to end a hot summer day in St. Louis.

An outdoor shower can be built in a very minimal and functional way, or designed to provide a spa-like oasis. The sky is the limit.

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Join Treats Unleashed for some ‘cool’ summertime fun at our ice cream social, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 20. We’ll be dishing up special pet ice cream sundaes for your four-legged kids. And we’ll have goodies for people too!

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6 | MISTER GUY WOMEN’S

New to Mister Guy is Annie Turbin Designs. An artist at heart, Turbin offers coordinating tie-dyed scarves that match beautifully with her separates.

9817 Clayton Road | 314.991.5262 | misterguyclothiers.com

7 | DISTINCTIONS

Fall Fashion trunk show from Iris and Solo Moda, July 18 through 20. The unique designers, making waves across the country, are now at Distinctions.

12354 Olive Blvd. | Distinctionsinfashion.com

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Activities will be bountiful during the Kirkwood Farmers Market Peach Festival Sat., July 13. Visitors will enjoy peach samples from local farmers and peach-related treats, as well as a contest for the locally grown peaches.

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9 | CHILL FROZEN YOGURTS

A Gateway Pet Guardian adoption event at Chill will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 13. Dogs will be on site and available for adoption. Buy a 3 oz. cup, get one free and BYOD (bring your own dog). Twenty percent of proceeds go to Gateway.

7610 Wydown Blvd. | 314.932.5010 | chillfrozenyogurts.com

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10 | SIGN OF THE ARROW

Treat your dog to all-natural treats by Harry Barker. Made with premium ingredients, they are vet approved for dogs with skin allergies and sensitive digestive systems.

9740 Clayton Road | 314.994.0606

11 | KODNER GALLERY

We provide a personal, private and confidential environment for those wishing to acquire or sell their art or estates. Other services include appraisal, restoration, conservation and framing consultation.

9650 Clayton Road | 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com

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12 | LADUE FLORIST INC.

Bring summer fun indoors with colorful, fresh flowers from Ladue Florist.

9776 Clayton Road | 314.994.7304 | ladueflorist.com

13 | CENTRAL TABLE FOOD HALL

Central Table Food Hall is now offering a happy hour of daily beer specials, $1 oysters and more 4 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday 23 S. Euclid Ave. | 314.932.5595 | centraltablestl.com

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PHOTO LEISURE ALBUM 14 | STAGES ST. LOUIS

Stages will turn St. Louis pink this summer as it continues its 27th season with Broadway’s dance-filled hit, Legally Blonde, The Musical. Join Elle Woods July 19 through Aug. 18.

1023 Chesterfield Parkway East | 314.821.2407 | stagesstlouis.org

15 | ELLEARD HEFFERN FINE JEWELERS

Cool down this summer with icy blue aquamarine. A necklace of faceted aqua beads is highlighted with handmade 18kt. yellow-gold rondels.

101 S. Hanley Building Lobby | 314.863.8820 | heffern.com | $4,700

16 | WESTVIEW ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE

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July marks the one year anniversary of Westview at Ellisville Assisted Living and Memory Care. Call for tours, seven days a week.

27 Reinke Road | 314.288.0633 | westviewassistedliving.com

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Oasis Patio Shades enhance the use of outdoor living spaces by filtering the heat and glare of the sun while maintaining an airy open feeling and view.

12951 Gravois Road, Ste. 130 | 314.842.8888 | broadviewscreen.com

18 | THE RESTAURANT AT THE CHESHIRE

The tradition of Sundays at The Cheshire is back with The Restaurant’s Sunday brunch featuring savory and sweet favorites and a menu of unique cocktails.

6244 Clayton Ave. | 314.932.7818 | restaurant-stl.com

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19 | MEKA AND PULSE BOUTIQUES

Black lace Elan dress paired with light blue bib necklace and Old Gringo leather cowgirl boots. Come see both our boutiques for more great styles.

1634 Clarkson Road | mekaboutique.com | pulsestl.com

20 | IVEY-SELKIRK AUCTIONEERS

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Since 1830, offering fine antiques, works of art, Oriental carpets, jewelry and Moderne at auction worldwide. Our designer furniture Autumn Gallery Auction is Sept. 14 and 15.

7447 Forsyth Blvd. | 314.726.5515 | iveyselkirk.com

21 | AMINI’S

Amini’s now offers both Alfresco & Napoleon Grills. Visit our website and take our Outdoor Kitchen & Grill Tour to see how we can customize your outdoor culinary space.

17377 Chesterfield Airport Road | 636.537.9200 | aminis.com

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22 | POYNTER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION

Our seven-time national award-winning landscape architecture team creates the coolest and coziest outdoor living spaces in St. Louis.

15815 Jedberg Lane | poynterlandscape.com

23 | ETHOS AVEDA LIFESTYLE SALON & SPA

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DOUG SANSONE, GUSSIE BUSCH, CHRISTI AND BILLY BUSCH, PETER VON GONTARD

Situated in the heart of the Clayton Plaza, across from the Ritz-Carlton. Ethos Aveda, an award-winning salon and spa, is a premier spot for St. Louis’ most prominent Aveda clientele.

173 Carondelet Plaza | 314.875.9499 | EthosAveda.com

24 | COMPTON HEIGHTS CONCERT BAND ‘SOUSA SUNDAYS’

Join in the fun with a concert by the Compton Heights Concert Band with guest artist ‘The Icelandic Storm,’ soprano Sigrun Hjalmtysdottir on Sunday, July 14 at the Purser Center, Logan Chiropractic College.

1851 Schoettler Road | 314.776.2263 | chband.org

25 | IMMERSE BY ATLAS

2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the commencement of construction on our beloved Gateway Arch. It seems appropriate that Franz Viegener’s beautiful arch-inspired faucet is now available only at Immerse.

836 Hanley Industrial Court | 314.375.1500 | immersestl.com

26 | EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES

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Congratulations to Team Kraftig for their win at Epworth’s Annual Charity Polo Match, and great thanks to Christi and Bill Busch for their continued support.

110 N. Elm Ave. | epworth.org

27 | THE SILVER LADY

Join us July 12 and 13 to see Somers’ newest sterling silver wearable art.

Central West End location.

4736 McPherson Ave. | 314.367.7587 | thesilver-lady.com

28 | CALIFORNIA CLOSETS

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14208 Manchester Road, 636.779.0720 | 9701 Manchester Road 636.720.0455 | californiaclosets.com/st-louis JULY 10, 2013

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Morning and evening games available for novices, intermediates and advanced players.

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Ireland native MELISSA LEE has taken over the kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton as executive chef. She most recently served as executive sous chef at the hotel’s Orlando Grande Lakes. The hotel’s newly renovated Lobby Lounge will host a Night of Blue every Thursday, featuring blues music, sushi, desserts and cocktails (and blue lights).

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Pizza-lovers with a lot of dough will be interested to hear that KATIE’S PIZZA is up for sale for a cool $1 million.

Owner TOM LEE listed the restaurant, while his daughter, the eponymous KATIE LEE, is moving on to open her own place, KATIE’S PIZZA AND PASTA, this fall at 9568 Manchester Road.

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received 24 bottles of the 2012 Chateau Miraval Rose by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. The wine comes from the couple’s southern French estate in the village of Correns, and was crafted with the help of the Perrin family. Only 84 bottles were distributed across Missouri.

[ tidbits ]

Creve Coeur seafood restaurant GULF open a location in Edwardsville.

SHORES is looking to

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE in Clayton announced a

new three-course Sunday dinner menu.

Slow liquor license proceedings have discouraged CRUSHED RED from opening a planned location in the Central West End, so the spot at 313 N. Euclid Ave. will remain vacant.

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LEISURE

BRIDGE WITH BL♠ND

by kenneth bland

Playing at duplicate bridge (match points), declarers are always looking for the magic extra trick, especially at no-trump.

The bidding on this deal was straightforward: W N E S 1♦ pass 1nt pass 3nt pass pass pass Opening lead:♠6 The hand:

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♣ Q109832 Did you fall in the match-point trap at trick one?

If you played the greedy ♠ Jack hoping for an extra trick, down you go! The correct play is the ♠ King, saving the ♠ Ace as an entry to your ♣s. At trick two, play the ♣ Ace, then the ♣ Jack, overtaking with the Queen.

Defender can hold up the King, but continual ♣ plays bring the suit up with one loser. Two ♠s, two ♥s, five ♣s, nine tricks.

If you played the ♠ Jack at trick one East covers with the Queen; and when you play

on ♣s, West holds up the King and only two tricks are available. When West wins the ♣ King and switches to a ♥, the defense comes to two ♥s, two ♦s, and 1♣.

Don’t play for extra tricks when that play puts your contract in jeopardy. There will be better chances to make the illusive ‘up-trick’ during the game.

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Q. In duplicate, the extra “up-trick” seems to make all the difference in our total score.

How do we know when to play for the extra trick?

A. The rule of thumb is play for the extra trick but don’t jeopardize your contract.

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[ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT] [JULY]

by amber peterson

[ ART ]

[ MOVIES ] t&s saw it!

let them eat art

MONSTERS UNIVERSITY 3-D >> Twelve years have passed since we first met

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6–11 p.m. | Downtown Maplewood | Free cityofmaplewood.com >> This tribute to Bastille Day offers something for everyone. Enjoy live music, tarot card readings, face painting and much more.

Now–8/24 Cheryl Donegan

6–8 p.m. | White Flag Library | Free | whiteflagprojects.org

Now – 9/27 Paper Cuts

6–8 p.m. | Foundry Art Centre | Free | foundryartcentre.org

7/18 Exhibitions Bookshelf: Green

7–8:30 p.m. | The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts | Free | pulitzerarts.org

cop meets uptight FBI agent and they become best buds—but only after they learn from each other.

Well, mostly Sandra Bullock (the agent) learns from Melissa McCarthy, a crude, bossy loose cannon (but a good cop). The story is not at all memorable—I can barely recall the plot and I saw it only two days ago— but I had a lot of fun watching it. There is something about McCarthy’s in-your-face humor that is appealing and very, very funny. Maybe it’s because we’re not used to seeing such atypical (overweight, slovenly, foul-mouthed) heroines? This is basically the same character she played in Bridesmaids, but taken a little further. She’s unapologetic (and not the least bit self-conscious) about appearing onscreen as loud, crude, unattractive and slutty. Good for her SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Absolutely—it’s a guaranteed laugh-fest! —D.W.

7/11–7/14 HoopYogini

10 a.m.–7 p.m. | The St. Louis Hoop Club | stlhoopclub.com

7/17 WPN Cocktails & Contacts

4:30–6:30 p.m. | 312 S. Kirkwood Road | Free womenspowernetworking.ning.com

faust olden days of summer

10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Faust Park $15 | stlouisco.com >> Bring your kids to Faust Park for an old-fashioned celebration of summer. Enjoy hay rides, a petting zoo, pony rides and much more.

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THE HEAT >> Yes, this movie is predictable: sloppy rogue

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Mike and Sulley, top scarers at Monsters, Inc. Their original fans are now old enough to head to college, and this prequel fittingly takes audiences to Monsters University, where the buddies first met. It was fun to relive college from a monster’s perspective, and the creatures in this movie are even more delightfully imaginative, loping across the screen like animated Muppets. Judging by the laughter in the theater, even kids too young to have seen the first installment will enjoy this one.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes! But I didn’t notice any 3-D effects, so save a few bucks and see it in 2-D. —R.K.

VIEWED AT RONNIE’S 20 CINE

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[ THEATER ] field of schemes

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7 p.m. | The Bissell Mansion Theatre $36.95–$52.95 bissellmansiontheatre.com >> This baseball thriller will have you jumping out of your seat. Through July 27.

9 a.m.–Noon & 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Foundry Art Centre | $76.50–$140 | foundryartcentre.org Children will travel around the world by learning about countries and their traditional artwork at this fun multi-cultural art camp.

7/13 Bye Bye Liver:

7/15–7/19

WHAT’S IN A NAME? 10–11 a.m. | The St. Louis Artists’ Guild $30–$37.50 | stlouisartistsguild.org

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The St. Louis Drinking Play

8 p.m. & 10 p.m. | The Public House Theatre $20 | pubhousetheatre.com

7/15–7/21 Les Misérables

8:15 p.m. | The Muny | Free–$75 | muny.org

[ MUSIC ] 7/11 Gene Dobbs Bradford Blues Experience

7–9 p.m. | St. Louis Place Park | Free | gracehill.org

7/12 St. Louis Summer Concert: Josh Turner 8:45 p.m. | Soldier’s Memorial | Free fairsaintlouis.org

7/13 Boogie Stomp!

7:30 p.m. | Foundry Art Centre | $15–$20 | foundryartcentre.org

ian anderson: thick as a brick

7:30 p.m. | Peabody Opera House | $32–$95 peabodyoperahouse.com >> Ian Anderson will be performing his rock composition, Thick as a Brick, in its entirety for the first time since 1972.

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COVER STORY

PRUDENTIAL [SELECTPROPERTIES

by tony di martino

MARYANN VITALE ALLES AND GARY LOMBARDO

PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

WHEN CHANGE OCCURS AT AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS, companies need to be nimble enough—and successful enough—to flow seamlessly from one stage to the next.

All of which bodes well for Prudential Select Properties, which last week welcomed a new CEO and president. Taking the reins is Maryann Vitale Alles, a founding owner and seasoned real estate pro. She replaces longtime colleague George Bruns, the firm’s CEO/president for the last five years. Also stepping up is former VP of strategic development Gary Lombardo, who now serves as chief operating officer.

“I worked with George Bruns for 25 years, and he will continue with the firm as a consultant,” says Vitale Alles, who has been in the real estate business for more than 30 years and ran one of the most successful branches of Prudential Select. “With help from our staff, we built the firm into the success it is today, and we’re confident we’re moving in the right direction.”

Vitale Alles was the obvious choice to Bruns and to her partners, Deb Colburn and Angie Ignatowski. “Maryann is passionate about the industry, her company and her agents,” Bruns says. “She’ll bring a new level of energy and enthusiasm to the company as we continue to grow.”

Lombardo, who introduced an innovative long-term plan for company growth last year, will be in charge of home office support services, including marketing, IT,

training and relocation. He’ll also lead the firm’s affiliated mortgage, title and home warranty services. “What makes this such a great place to work is the courage and vision of our leadership team and the commitment of our agents and employees,” he says. “When the market was tough, we kept growing by investing in talent, infrastructure, technology and training. That’s why we came out of the crash as one of the leading firms in town.”

Established in 2002, Prudential Select is one of the largest female-owned businesses in the region, with 10 offices and 500 agents in the metropolitan area. It has been ranked among the top 50 brokers in the national Prudential Network for the last 11 years, and is among the top 20 percent of real estate firms nationwide.

Locally, it’s ranked No. 2 in transactions by the St. Louis Association of Realtors. The company, which focuses on real estate in St. Louis City and County, St. Charles, and Jefferson and Lincoln counties, recently acquired the real estate side of Upper End Properties and merged with Upper End Leasing & Property Management.

“Moving forward, we want to encourage a structure in which employees can focus on their goals while remaining open to new sales opportunities,” Lombardo says. “Together, we’ll create an environment where they can grow professionally and financially.”

Vitale Alles knows where the firm is headed: “There’s no better way to grow and prosper than by offering our clients the very best properties and service.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.835.6000 OR VISIT DISCOVERSTL.COM. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER | COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

5 Westfield Ln. | Ladue Schools 5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | $765,000

130 Bellerosa Dr. | Des Peres 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | $740,000

101 Shady Valley Dr. | Chesterfield 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $679,000

2443 Cecelia Ave. | Brentwood 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | $650,000

6943 Columbia Ave. | University City 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $449,500

2337 Gateroyal Dr. | Des Peres 4 Beds | 2 Full, 2 Half Baths | $364,900

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1 Williamsburg Est. | Town & Country 3 Beds | 2 Baths | $572,900

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Mediterranean meets medieval in Robin and Pat Parkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West County home. Robin told T&S about her decorating influences, love of textured materials and why two nude statues stand guard over her patio.

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T&S | Tell me about designing your home.

RP | The house is 12 years old. It was a remaining lot on acres that had never been built on. I thought it had potential. Now I can’t believe it sat as long as it did. We went to an architect and saw an artist’s rendering of this house. It was designed for a ballplayer here in town who never built it. It was done in stone instead of brick, and was double the size of ours. I was fascinated with the front, and I took it from there. I think it’s been copied about four times in Clayton and Town & Country. I love the architecture of the house in front, the stone turret, and the many arches inside.

T&S | What was your decorating process?

RP | I just added piece by piece. Someone gave me the advice to live in it before you buy your pieces or you’ll regret what you bought. I tend to be a fly-by-night purchaser, so it was really good advice. I like to find things I just don’t see at every store; I could be out of town, at a flea market, or at T.J. Maxx.

I like different textures in the house. There’s an imported marble floor all the way through the house on the main floor. I like a little leather added, again for the textures. The walls in my bathroom are done with tissue paper, paste and paint. I like anything distressed and a comfortable feel. Everything was custom-painted because I wanted everything to look old.

OPPOSITE: The peaked rooflines are a favorite of homeowner Robin Parkin.

THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The Parkin family crest etched in glass; the masculine bedroom retreat; interior arches in the foyer; Parkin under the arbor; lions decorate the living room

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T&S | You seem to have incorporated several medieval touches, including cherubs and coats of arms, such as the one etched in glass on the front door.

RP | That is the family crest. My old house was nothing but pastels right out of a Florida home, all teals and mint greens and pinks. My grandparents are from the island of Malta, and I wanted something with a Mediterranean feel. So here my colors are very Tuscan-oriented. The kitchen is plastered and stuccoed, which I love. The tapestry does not match the door identically, but I do have a lot of lions and paws on the furniture. I have a lot of religious pieces; I love to find one-of-akind pieces, but I like a little history behind things, as well. The cherubs—I got those from Mary Tuttle’s. I thought, I want them on my wall.

T&S | It looks like there are some more masculine details in the bedroom and the study.

RP | I wanted a hair hide in there. It’s a masculine room, we call it Pat’s smoking room. We joke that if someone came to pick up my daughter, that’s where he would sit. I wanted something with wainscoting and bedroom walls that look like leather.

T&S | You’ve put a lot of thought into your outdoor spaces, from the fireplace to the ornamental flower pots.

RP | I love my naked men out there! I just think they belong on my patio. It’s a wonderful house for entertaining, a totally private backyard, and I’m the deer whisperer of West County.

There’s inlaid brick on the patio, wood on the deck, and a lot of textures throughout the house.

T&S | What do you like best about the house?

RP | It looks very grand from the outside because of the peaks, but it’s a very comfortable, lived-in home. You don’t feel like you can’t touch anything. I’m always barefoot in the house.

T&S | Do you have a favorite piece?

RP | One of my favorites is the painting I got at an auction when my son was at De Smet. It came out of a church. When I’m drawn to something I kind of have to have it.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: ‘Naked men’ guard the patio; the high-ceilinged hearth room; a cowhide rug adds warmth to the study; wall cherubs keep Bocelli company in the dining room

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UNIVERSITY CITY $575,000 7135 Maryland Avenue 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths NEW LISTING

FRONTENAC $945,000 5 Frontenac Estates 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full & 2 Half Baths NEW LISTING

LADUE I $7,100,000 9847 Litzsinger Road 5 Bedrooms, 7 Full and 3 Half Baths NEW LISTING

LADUE $800,000 9960 Holliston Court 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths NEW LISTING

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CLAYTON I $2,295,000 38 Brentmoor Park 5 Bedrooms, 6.5 Baths NEW LISTING

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916 Bluff Road, Pevely NEW LISTING. Offered at $469,000.

1042 N. Geyer Road, Kirkwood NEW LISTING. Offered at $185,900.

1212 De Noailles, Parkway West NEW LISTING. Offered at $384,900.

4141 West Pine, CWE NEW LISTING. Offered at $489,000.

4908 McPherson Avenue, Unit 4, CWE NEW LISTING. Offered at $369,000.

733 Middle Polo Drive, Clayton NEW LISTING. Offered at $1,269,000.

155 N. Hanley Rd., #204-&205, University City NEW LISTING. Offered at $699,000.

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HOMEWORK] DEAR HOMEWORK, My husband and I have never liked our front porch. We were wondering if Craftsman-style pillars would fit with our ranch-style home? What do you suggest?

———FLUMMOXED IN FRONTENAC

DEAR FLUMMOXED IN FRONTENAC, I agree that your front porch has problems. To me, it is too small to carry the day, as far as the overall composition is concerned. It also seems oddly detailed given the AFTER Colonial feel of the house.

I also think your suggestion of sending the house in a Craftsman direction is brilliant. This will allow us to work with the home’s horizontal proclivity rather than against it, as Colonial styling does.

I would recommend adding a much wider front porch, which will take in the boxed windows on either side of the front door. This new width is better proportioned for the length of the elevation, and its Craftsman detailing completely changes the feel of the residence. New shutters and window boxes are all that are left for a complete design about-face.

I pass your house often and know that it is on a busy road. Therefore I would also like to suggest an informal hedge and row of maples near the street. This will both frame the new elevation nicely and block the view of cars from inside the house. You have good design instincts, so have fun putting them to use.

——— HOMEWORK

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7231 Winchester - Pasadena Hills - $349,000 Lovingly owned by only two families, this home offers a wood burning fireplace in the living room, formal dining room with large bay window, and expansive, private backyard.

1005 Bramley Lane - Richmond Heights - $1,074,000 You’ll simply be in awe when you step inside this stunning home with two-story entry and see fantastic finishes everywhere you look with spaces that are impeccably decorated with a serene, sophisticated color palette. An expansive deck extends across three-quarters of the back and the lower level is exquisite.

7120 Wydown Boulevard - Clayton - $793,500 Desirable Claverach Park holds this smart looking three-bedroom townhouse that is filled with gracious living spaces. family room with fireplace adjoins a large kitchen and breakfast room.

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801 S. Skinker, 11A - Clayton - $885,000 A smart design coupled with luxurious details elevates this sleek condo to new heights!

Floor-to-ceiling windows provide captivating views of Forest Park, downtown, and the Arch.

2434 Rockford Avenue - Rock Hill - $565,000 This five-bedroom listing is not your normal newer construction home. It’s loaded with fabulous custom features and exudes quality throughout with custom millwork, job finished hardwood floors, wide hallways and staircases...and the dual-oven kitchen is delightful!

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619 North Clay - Kirkwood - $835,000 An architect reconfigured living areas in this landmark four-bedroom listing to complement the home’s original elegance. From the grand entry foyer to beautiful spaces beyond, this home denotes sophistication with impeccable style.

Light-filled, eat-in kitchen; newer family room addition with wall of built-ins and gas fireplace; and master bedroom suite with cozy sitting room, double closets, and beautifully updated bath make this home one of the finest to be found.

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750 havenwood circLe drive Webster Groves ~ $675,000 Stunning 2 story Jenkins Berkley built home with over 3,000sf. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths with a finish lower level. Gorgeous outside patio with stone fireplace and built-in gas grill. Come take a look! GINA BUNDY 267.6262 New Price

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Ladue ~ $3,699,000 Maritz & Young masterpiece 10,000+sf 2 manicured acres, St. Louis CC grounds.

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Ladue ~ $2,900,000 State-of-the-art smart home, 7br/8ba.

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Ladue ~ $2,499,000 Ladue mansion, pool, 5 bedroom/6.5 bath 8,700 square feet on almost 3 acres.

9 fordyce Manor Town and Country ~ $995,000 Functional and updated. Expanded Town and Country home. 5br, 6,500sf.

STEPHANIE CONNELL 265.4739 | GINA BUNDY 267.6262

SUZIE WELLS 973-8761 | JERRI BRYANT 540-6804

SALLY PHELAN 479.9396 | CINDY LOONEY 477-1994

WAYNE NORWOOD 629-3931 | BEN PATTON

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Ladue ~ $865,000 4br/4.5ba – Main floor master suite. All bedrooms are suites. Condo alternative.

24 MuirfieLd Lane Town and Country ~ $799,000 Breathtaking views of Bellerive CC 12th hole, 4br/2ba hass unlimited potential.

150 carondeLet PLaza, #402 Clayton ~ $799,000 Spacious, light filled 2,421 square feet, corner unit with east/north exposure.

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Creve Coeur ~ $799,000 Traditional 2-story, Ladue schools. 5br, 4ba, almost acre w/ pool & pool house.

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Creve Coeur ~ $699,000 5br home in Ladue Schools. 3,400sf.

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Creve Coeur ~ $699,000 Stunning 2-story on a quiet cul-de-sac.

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Ladue ~ $397,000 Level, park-like 3/4 acre. 3br/2.5ba, walk to trio of Ladue schools, dining & shopping.

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16441 walnut rail road | clarkson valley 5 bedrooms, 5½ baths $1,345,000 exceptional home set on picturesque 3+ wooded acres backing to lake. Perfectly appointed throughout. Pool.

1566 sneak road | foristell 28 acres $1,250,000 ideal country retreat or primary residence. set in the rolling hills of the new melle area with 2-acre lake.

9701 ladue road | ladue 6 bedrooms, 4½ baths $1,195,000 gracious colonial on 1.13-acre lot in a park-like setting.

5600+ sqft of comfortable living space. 3-c gar. Pool.

4909 laclede ave. #2103 | central west end 2 bedrooms, 2½ baths $825,000 Park east tower executive penthouse with unmatched views of the city. Elegant living & free flowing floor plan.

20 colonial hills drive | ladue schools 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths $715,000 beautifully maintained 2 story with large great room overlooking private one-acre lot.

531 n. central avenue | university city 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths $649,000 sophistication throughout! exquisite formal areas for entertaining. Open floorplan. Finished walkout LL.

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oPen sunday 12-3 230 s. gore avenue | webster groves 5 bedrooms, 3 baths $649,000 renovated queen ann century home. walk to everything. Premier street. new 2-car garage.

14 mcknight lane | ladue 3 bedrooms, 3½ baths $599,000 quiet cul-de-sac, walking distance to elementary school & shopping. updated kitchen, living spaces & systems.

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232 n. kingshighway blvd. | central west end chase Park Plaza #1410 $459,000 large one bedroom with generous living space & a city view features luxury finishes. 1st class amenities.

7154 cambridge avenue | university city 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths $449,900 extensively remodeled & upgraded home with much of the original art deco detail. great room addition.

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6339 waterman | university city 4+ bedrooms, 3½ baths $595,000 a gem in the crown of sought-after Parkview; this home is exceptional. spacious yet cozy living spaces. Pool.

17 s. covington meadows rd. | ladue schools 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths $539,000 completely remodeled & renovated 1½ story, open floor plan with spacious rooms. Beautiful inside & out.

4644 maryland avenue | central west end 7363 goff avenue | richmond heights 5 bedrooms, 3½ baths $442,500 3 bedrooms, 3 baths $329,900 grand 2½-story manse offers timeless appeal with European flair coupled with the best of Old World center hall plan & large well appointed rooms. charm makes this masterpiece an incredible opportunity.

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4554 laclede ave. #308 | central west end 1013 mississiPPi avenue #e | lafayette square 14429 Pembury | chesterfield 2 bedrooms, 2 baths $285,000 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths $265,000 3 bedrooms, 2 baths $314,900 finely renovated 1-level residence with spacious rooms Completely updated 3rd floor unit w/skylights, garden gorgeous townhome! sparkling clean & in mint movein condition. Open floor plan & finished lower level. & higher end finishes is an ideal place to call home. room, private garage parking & 2 large storage lockers.

4235 west Pine blvd. #14 | central west end 2 bedrooms, 2 baths $212,000 ready to move in. minutes from universities, public transportation, hospitals & forest Park. garage parking.

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LAKE ESTATE

This home features two full kitchens equipped with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, two well-appointed master suites, an elegant library, state-of-the-art home theater, safe room, large bonus area with a kids’ play room and nicely appointed office above the four-car garage.

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Detailed and charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Davis Place home. Architectural details throughout with terrazzo and hardwood flooring. Renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless, granite, center island and leaded glass windows.

Amy Fischer & Betsy Kerner Prudential Select Properties 314.726.6442 | amyandbetsy.com

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Gorgeously renovated 4-bedroom home on 1.84 acres with pool and pool house, kitchen, hearth room, main floor master and much more.

Gina Bundy | Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.267.6262 | gladysmanion.com

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Five-year-old equestrian property with two-stall barn and 20-plus miles of bridle trails in the heart of Ladue. Four bedroom, 4 full and 2 half-baths and gourmet kitchen.

Ann Farwell & Dee Dee Tate Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.973.3407, Ann | 314.503.3363, Dee Dee gladysmanion.com

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This sophisticated, charming, condominium-style home in Ladue has a lovely pool and is close to Clayton shops and restaurants. Two large bedrooms with en suite baths. Partially finished lower level.

Ann Farwell & Dee Dee Tate Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.973.3407, Ann | 314.503.3363, Dee Dee gladysmanion.com

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ROAD

A magnificent residence in a prestigious setting. A state-of-the-art smart home boasting 7-plus bedrooms and 8 baths. Updated and distinctively decorated for luxury living.

Suzie Wells & Jerri Bryant Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.973.8761, Suzie | 314.540.6804, Jerri gladysmanion.com

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DRIVE

Great new price for renovated ranch in a convenient Creve Coeur location. New roof, updated kitchen, updated master bath, finished lower level, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a three-car garage.

Ann Wroth & Holly Bry | Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.440.0212, Ann | 314.276.7727, Holly gladysmanion.com

8 | 2271 TALON

COURT

Exceptional St. Albans estate with more than 10,000 square feet of living space, situated on the highest bluff in St. Albans. Breathtaking views.

Margie Kubik | Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.954.2513 | gladysmanion.com

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• 9,000 sf main house with 5 bedrooms, 7 baths • 2 gourmet kitchens, Wolf & Sub-Zero • 2 luxurious master suites with walk-in closets • State-of-the-art home theatre • Extensive millwork, custom doors, many built-ins • High-end fixtures and finishes • Magnificent east-facing sunroom • Four-car garage with home office above • 45 minutes from St. Louis on the shores of fully-stocked 22-acre private lake

Materials used: Granite and limestone kitchen countertops Travertine, slate and ceramic tile Brushed cyprus, cedar beams, oak, cherry, walnut and hickory

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A Harris Armstrong treasure on 3 acres in the heart of Ladue. Four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, plus a finished lower level.

Gina Bundy | Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.267.6262 | gladysmanion.com

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Stunning restored Queen Anne century home.

Perfect blend of history and today’s amenities. Walk to everything offered in Webster. Five bedrooms, 3 baths, with family room, solarium and new garage on approximately 2/3 acre.

Marcia Harris Dielmann Sotheby’s International Real Estate 314.791.3777 | marciakharris.com

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Newer construction 2,500-square-feet townhome with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. High-end finishes throughout, plus the privacy of a single family home yet all the conveniences of a homeowners association.

Never worry about snow removal or landscaping again.

Blair Mehlman | Mehlman Homes Realty 314.726.3320 | 314.503.1515 facebook.com/mehlmanhomes

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Gracious Colonial in a 1.13-acre, park-like setting.

Well-maintained, updated 6-bedroom, 4.5-bath home with more than 5,600 square feet of comfortable living space. Private in-ground pool and patio, lush landscaping and established gardens.

Sabrina & Dave Robb Robb Partners for Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.727.2001 | 314.881.3901 | robbpartners.com

La Charrette is an impressive French country estate on 15 acres with stunning views of the Missouri River. Built in 1998 with 12,000 square feet of living space.

Ted Wight Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.607.5555 | lacharrettestalbans.com

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New England charm abounds in a 1.5-story home with more than 3,300 square feet of timeless living space. Hardwood floors, millwork, custom bookcases and specialty shelving, plus an updated kitchen with quartz counter tops and new stainless appliances.

Peggy Dozier | Janet McAfee Real Estate 314.983.2206 | janetmcafee.com/peggydozier

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A charming home featuring 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 2,750 square feet of living space. Highlights include the master suite with large walk-in closet and luxury bath, sizable deck and north-facing sunroom.

Chris Vatterott C. Vatterott Real Estate 314.280.8080

Stunning classic home with three stories of living space, all with classic, elegant style. Five bedrooms, 3.5 baths, large breakfast area and a kitchen that opens to the very private backyard. Beautiful foyer, center hall plan and finished sunroom.

Gai Lowell & Marianne Galt Janet McAfee Real Estate 314.983.2204, Gai | 314.983.2145, Marianne janetmcafee.com

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51 Westmoreland Place | CWE ~ $2,295,000

Signature historic manse restored to its original splendor!

Perfect spaces for large parties or intimate family gatherings.

135 north Forsyth | Clayton ~ $1,999,000 Not your typical Clayton Gardens home! Fabulous floor plan, 6,196 total sf, 4br/6ba, finished lower level.

1 Pillsbury Place | Ladue ~ $1,495,000 Spacious, newer Ladue home, 10,284 total sf, finished lower level, 5br, main floor master suite, 3-car garage, 1+ acre.

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208 lancaster drive | Clayton ~ $1,450,000

121 laduemont drive | Creve Coeur ~ $459,000

Style and sophistication in this beautifully appointed newer home. Convenient location, walk to shops and restaurants.

Renovated ranch in convenient Creve Coeur location!

New roof, updated kitchen & baths. Finished LL, 3-car garage.

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A smart design coupled with luxurious details in a sleek condo featured in Better Homes and Gardens.

Completely renovated with natural wood and stone, distressed hardwood floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows that capture views of Forest Park, downtown and the Arch.

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Famed builder Hank Altepeter spared no expense creating this architectural masterpiece with country club amenities. The Edith Mason-inspired backyard design has a fantastic terrace in this home for luxurious living and entertaining.

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LANE

Sitting on 2.75 acres, this white-washed home has been significantly restored and renovated.

Architectural features include deep plaster moldings, handcrafted millwork, arched doorways and multiple fireplaces. Recent kitchen/family room wing addition with private guest suite, plus pool, fountain and wooded privacy.

Kathy Crane | Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com

Classic meets contemporary in a beautifully maintained one-story with cozy updated eat-in kitchen, expansive family room/sunroom with vaulted ceilings and skylights, an outdoor loggia, serene pool area and lush landscaping with fenced yard.

Marcy Byrne & Ellie Sedgwick Janet McAfee Real Estate 314.750.5800, Marcy | 314.983.2165, Ellie janetmcafee.com

22 | 930 S. CENTRAL

AVE.

Coming in Davis Place, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, two-car attached garage, hardwood floors, upstairs laundry and Clayton schools. Showing 1 to 3 p.m. July 14.

Julia Bakewell | Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314.401.7620 | cbgundaker.com

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HILL LANE

Gorgeous 1.5-story home on nearly an acre with pool and professional landscaping. The wonderful light-filled open floor plan includes main-floor master suite with luxury bath, walk-in closets and sitting area. Gourmet kitchen with breakfast area and hearth room.

Kim Carney, The Carney Team Coldwell Banker Premier Group 314.422.7449 | thecarneyteam.com

20 20 | 8062 SOUTH DRIVE

In picturesque Hampton Park, this magnificent English Tudor has elegant formal spaces and Old World detail. Breakfast room, family room and den all open to charming patios, with a ground-level guest house nearby.

Fran Berger | Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com

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

Same Day Service.

314-713-HAUL (4285) Thank You!

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Moving or Downsizing? We eliminate your headaches.

We buy entire or partial estates.

Immediate payment since 1976.

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Complete Lawn Maintenance for Commercial & Residential

Liscensed Landscape Architect/Designer

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an experienced full-time sales representative FREE FITNESS CONSULTATION to join our rapidly growing CERTIFIED publication. Candidate should Custom Fitness Programming EDUCATION TUTOR have a minumum of three years Colby Hughes MO Certified - Special Ed. sales experience preferably in NASM-CPT, CES, SAQ Certified K-8 ALL Subjects. media-related environment. Great Math - 7th Grade Through College (314) 629-5491 opportunity and fantastic work Linda 314-313-3536 Colby@cjhfitnesstraining.com environment. Please send resume and references to PURE PILATES PLUS jobs@townandstyle.com stl.com Pilates is great for the core! or mail to: Sales Rep, Pilates transforms the way your Town & Style 121 body looks, feels and performs....

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Your Electric is our business.

20 Yrs. Experience. Free Estimates!

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Specializing in Interior Home Remodeling. Carpentry, Dry Wall, Taping, Painting, Tiling, & Hardwood Flooring.

Over 25 Years Exp. NO PAY UNTIL JOB COMPLETE Honest Day’s Work for Honest Day’s Pay. Ref’s Avail. Licensed & Bonded.

Call Patrick 314-415-0377

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Call Rod 314-713-4285 Thanks

MOLE PATROL

Specializing in Mole and other Small Rodent Removal.

1x Yearly Set-Up: $65 Moles: $45 each Deer Application: $65

Curt Jasper 314-566-4167

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Insured and Free Estimates.

Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

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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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For more information go to reachingoutawards@townandstyle.com Entries must be received by Thursday, July 25 One volunteer and one corporate nominee per organization, please.

Winners will be featured in our Sept. 25 issue.

CHALET AT INNSBROOK

Sleeps 11 on 3 private wooded acres. Finished lower level/game room. Private Hot tub & fire pit.

Available year-round for stays of 2 nights or more. Full details & calendar at www.vrbo.com/424270 or call Janet at 314-750-2553

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

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

Family Operated Immediate Payment 636-391-6622

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13980 Manchester Road

636-227-5000 GalleryMotorCo.com

LEAnSowING available!

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S | $59,990

Nav, rear parking aid, back-up camera, DVD, chrome 22” wheels, luggage rack, sunroof, 3rd row seating, remote start.

2012 Volvo XC60

wheels, pwr mirrors, keyless, rear camera.

$23,990 2009 BMW 328i

One owner, tan interior, alloy wheels, Bluetooth, satellite radio, roof rails, keyless entry, power seat.

$34,690 2011 Audi A4 Quattro

AWD, 24k miles, nav, sunroof, leather heat/ cool seats, sat. radio, Bluetooth,USB,18” alloy

$29,590 2010 Mazda 6

$13,990

$22,900 2012 Ford Edge

$21,990

AWD, automatic, tan leather, sunroof,

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

Manual transmission, very clean with black leather interior.

Only 33k miles.

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$73,990

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

Only 30,834 miles, remote keyless illuminated entry, power windows and satellite radio.

Low miles, tan leather interior, steering wheel controls, aux input, alloy wheels.

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$21,590 2009 BMW 328xi

Low miles, gray leather, sunroof, heated seats, cold weather package, prem. pkg., memory seats and fog lights (blue).

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2010 Mercedes CL63

Local one owner, low miles, manual, terracotta leather, 19” sport aluminum wheels, heated seats, 6 CD, LED lights.

2007 Cadillac Escalade AWD $27,990 2011 Infiniti M37

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Recent trade-in with navigation, DVD, third row seating, back-up camera, and alloy wheels.

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