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[ letter from the editor ] I hope readers have noticed some of our recent additions to Town & Style. In today’s issue, we unveil The Velvet Hammer, a.k.a. Joan Berkman, who offers graceful solutions to business placerelated problems. Anyone who knows Joan knows she can be trusted to handle sticky situations with kid gloves—even better— velvet ones. Next issue we launch Time Out, up-close-and-personal interviews with St. Louis’ favorite athletes, courtesy of T&S staffer Jeff Melnick, who is also an Associated Press sports writer! Also new next week, a humor column called Backtalk, in which two local women with plenty of attitude hammer out ‘etiquette’ questions from readers. Does the super-mom in your kid’s class irritate you? Do cosmetics departments guilt you into buying more than you need? Do the silly names your nieces and nephews are giving their kids make you want to change your surname? You need to read what Patty and Raschelle say about these and the other challenges of daily life. In August, look for a new gardening column by none other than P. Allen Smith, host of several TV garden shows! And be sure to consult our recently launched movies section, where T&S editors view local films and offer not exactly reviews, but opinions. Really, when considering what to go see, don’t we usually just turn to friends and ask, Well, did you like it? We enjoy coming up with new ideas to share with readers. After all, as the new kid on the block, innovation is in our DNA.

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17 Happenings 18 I Do! – Jessica Sturman & Tyler Schwartz 19 SNAPPED! Thompson Foundation for Autism 19 Sterling Bank 20 Care & Counseling 20 Starkloff Disability Institute 21 JDRF

—Dorothy F. Weiner Editor in Chief

[ on the cover ] Sunnyhill Adventures provides a variety of camping experiences for children and adults with developmental disabilities. PICTURED ON THE COVER, clockwise from left: counselor Robert Lohre, director Rob Darroch, campers Nicholas Brown and Antonio Slaughter. For information about Sunnyhill Adventures, call 636.274.9044 or visit sunnyhillinc.org. For information about residential services, call 314.845.3900. Cover design by sarah gibson | Photo by Colin Miller of Strauss Peyton

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6 On the Page 7 Cover story – Sunnyhill Inc. 8 Talk of the Towns 9 The Insider 10 Special Feature Long-Term-Care Insurance 11 Bookshelf – Brook Hill Book Club 12 Business Beat 13 The Velvet Hammer 14 Charlie’s Town 16 Get to Know – Evelyn Cohen

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Trend Report –Think France! Get the Look – Jessica Chastain Health Check Physicians’ Roundtable on Addiction

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Picture Perfect Pets 33 T&S Dressed-Up Pets Contest 34 Parent Trap – Happiness Is A Pet! 34 Cover story – Pattering Paws 35 Fashion – Unleashed 38 On the Table – La Cantina 39 Quick Bites from Sauce Magazine 40 Travel – Lisbon, Portugal 43 Bridge with Bland 46 Arts & Entertainment

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48 T&S Properties – 7 Country Estates Place 56 Open House 56 Real Talk – Colleen McCoole Payne 58 Sold!

We’re Sorry | In our June 27 issue, we listed an incorrect web address for the law firm of Green, Cordonnier & House, which can be found at gchlawfirm.com. contact us

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budding artist Evan Sumner, age 9

shows off his crayon creation of beaching in Miami. Evan is the son of Janie Sumner and Sam Sumner, both of Creve Coeur. Evan is entering the fourth grade at Bellerive Elementary. send photos of your child’s art to tellus@ townandstyle.com

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It’s summer in St. Louis. Where would you rather be— and what would you like to be doing?

I’m staying put. Summer in the Lou is high drama as we moan about the heat, curse the humidity and congratulate ourselves on our ability to survive. Summer unites us as a community. And when autumn comes, it always seems like heaven. —patrick murphy,

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“ To hell in a handbasket (or handcart) ”

Although Helena Handbasket was the stage name of Chandler’s cross-dressing dad on Friends, that’s not where the phrase originated. Some say it derives from the baskets that caught guillotined heads during the French Revolution; others insist it comes from 17th-century England, where a stained-glass church window showed a devil wheeling a woman to purgatory in a handcart. Either way, it means things are going downhill fast.

[meatless mondays | Eggplant Involtini ]

Julie Ahrling, Lindsey Brooksher and Lorena Chacon at the June Parties in the Park found a way to stay cool, but still look great in short sheaths and the always-fabulous white ankle jeans. Go to our Facebook page for exclusive pics from the event

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2 medium eggplants, peeled and sliced lengthwise ¼-inch thick 1 pound spinach 1 garlic clove 2 roasted red bell peppers, peeled and seeded

6 oz. Fontina cheese, cut in thin, 3-inch strips Olive oil 1 c. bread crumbs seasoned with salt, pepper, olive oil and chopped parsley 2 c. tomato sauce

>> Brush eggplant slices with plenty of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in a medium oven and cook until eggplant is pliable. Reserve. >> Sauté spinach briefly and drain. >> Place a slice of eggplant on a board with the short side toward you. Layer some spinach, then peppers and a piece of cheese on the eggplant. Roll to make an eggplant packet. Repeat until all vegetables are used.

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Sunnyhill campers Nicholas Brown, Ashley Morton and Antonio Slaughter with counselor robert lohre and director rob darroch photo by Colin Miller of Strauss Peyton

cover story

[Sunnyhill Inc. by tony di martino

In these enlightened times, everyone agrees that people with disabilities are entitled to live as independently as possible. That’s why Sunnyhill Inc. offers residential and educational opportunities for children and adults with a wide range of developmental disabilities. But what about fun? Sunnyhill has that covered, too. “The staff at Sunnyhill Adventures, our recreation program, understand that social and recreational opportunities are essential to a productive, fulfilling life,” says director Rob Darroch. “So we provide camping and travel experiences that focus on personal growth, self-esteem—and yes, fun.” You might not think a blind person could excel at archery or that someone in a wheelchair could take a canoe trip or climb an Alpine tower. But it happens every spring and summer during Sunnyhill Adventures’ five-day camp sessions, which take place on 60 wooded, lakefront acres in Dittmer, Mo. The agency offers separate camping programs for youth ages 8 through 17 and adults 18 and up, plus a weekend travel program for adults. “Our youth sessions are open to kids with and without disabilities,” Darroch explains. “They learn from each other and focus on what they have in common.” Camp activities include nature education, arts and crafts, and outdoor sports such as archery, canoeing and swimming. All activities are supervised by specially trained, experienced staff, and the high staff-to-camper ratio allows plenty of personal attention. “We can accommodate individuals of all abilities, and equipment is adapted to specific needs,” Darroch says. Campers progress at their own pace: “We don’t force them to do anything. This is a challenge-by-choice experience. We have a 90 percent return rate, and it’s enormously gratifying to see people gain confidence over time.” Campers develop social skills, as well. “They make lifelong friends as they learn teamwork.” Sunnyhill also offers unique cultural exposure for campers: “Our multinational staff come from six continents and love sharing stories, songs and customs from their homelands,” says Darroch, who hails from Scotland. The camp has been recognized twice in the last four years with the Stellar Performance Award, presented by Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis. Some Sunnyhill campers have never before left their wheelchairs except to sleep. “Understandably, parents sometimes tend to overprotect a youngster who has disabilities,” Darroch says. One couple didn’t want their 17-year-old, wheelchair-bound daughter to take a canoe trip on the Meramec River. They agreed reluctantly when Darroch assured them she would be adequately supervised in a canoe equipped with a special seat and neck brace. “I asked her parents to meet us at the midway point,” he recalls. “When they saw the look of joy on their daughter’s face, they realized she was capable of a lot more than they’d given her credit for. The truth is, we never know what we’re capable of unless we’re given the opportunity to try. Too many people see the disability, not the person. At Sunnyhill, we’re always trying to narrow that gap.”

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Too often, news about youngsters struggling against river currents is tragic. But one afternoon late in June, two boys, ages 10 and 12, who had begun floundering in the Meramec at Castlewood State Park in Ballwin were lucky an alert trio of teen boys heard their cries for help and responded. Authorities say the three plunged into the river and brought the two safely to shore, where paramedics released them to their parents. We share this cautionary tale for two reasons: First, non-swimmers should never be in the water unsupervised. Second, even experienced swimmers know to beware of river waters, not only because of tricky currents but also roots and other submerged hazards. Ever wonder what it would feel like to ride your bicycle like a loon on brand-new highway pavement, zooming carefree, without cars to worry about? Well, two-wheeled speed demons will have about four hours to do that before Hwy. 141 (a.k.a. Woods Mill Road) officially opens to traffic July 14. State and county highway authorities are making a celebration of it, with a 10K run also scheduled. Walkers are welcome, too; vehicles are verboten until sometime after the 10 a.m. ribbon cutting. Although for many drivers it was like waiting for the teapot to whistle, the $130 million project from Olive to I-64 started only in spring 2011. “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything,” goes a famous quotation. Many kids learn very young that layering lies atop one another is a sure way to trip up. Not so Dustin Mitchell, a wannabe lawyer, who on several occasions somehow managed to convince people he actually was.

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In one case he got a judge to release a ‘client’ from custody and reduce his bond; he filed court documents in three others. But in the legal profession, rarely can you fake it ’til you make it. Mitchell, 31, is now serving four months in the county clink for theft— bamboozling someone out of a $1,000 ‘retainer.’ It didn’t help Mitchell that, when representing himself in small-claims court, he used the Missouri Bar Association number of an actual attorney. From duffer to pro, the golfer’s holy grail is a hole-in-one. But it’s not top of mind when they hit the links, which means it’s a pretty good risk for a car dealership to put up a nice car as a prize for the golfer who gets an ace during a tournament. Dan McGinnis of Kirkwood was participating in the Green For Green charity tourney when his tee shot hit the green and rolled over a small rise out of sight. People started cheering, but he didn’t see it go in. No matter. McGinnis got the keys to a $50,000 Audi A5 convertible from Plaza Motors. The tournament to benefit the Creve Coeur and Town & Country police departments grossed $35,000, much of it earmarked for the families of officers killed or injured in the line of duty. Our guess is that the Big Bend intersection with Manchester Road has been zoned commercial ever since horses pulled buggies across it. On the northwest corner is a scooter store where once was a Ford dealership. That stands to be the new location of a QuikTrip gas station and convenience store, to which city planners gave preliminary approval for its move from Flora Avenue south to a new, expanded store at the site near the

high school. Parents expressed their concerns that QuikTrip wasn’t doing too much to address the potential safety problems with increased traffic. The company offered to pay for a new right-turn lane from Big Bend onto Manchester. The city council will consider the proposal next month. Although county health officials have found mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile Virus in several locations, including Olivette, it is not time to run for the hills, people. Nasty mosquitoes live up yonder, too. First, let us emphasize: Nobody has been diagnosed with the virus. But allow us to be just as emphatic about the preventive measures we can take to help protect our families and neighbors. Eliminate standing water wherever it may collect, allowing the bad bugs to breed. Change birdbath water weekly. Consumer products, including chemicals that inhibit mosquitoes (e.g., methoprene), are available for garden ponds. Of course, the county will spray for mosquitoes this summer, as usual. In the meantime, stop scratching! You might expect a team name like the Fort Worth Forts to have originated in the Department of Redundancy Department. Well, the Forts don’t exist, but the St. Louis Saints do. Or, rather, they will—the Saints are our very own femme fatales fighting to form a squad worthy of the LFL: Lingerie Football League. Open tryouts were held recently, and from all appearances the hopefuls were, well, very competitive-looking. Fierce, even. With apologies to Tom Hanks, there may be no crying in baseball, but in lingerie football, there’s sure no lounging around in lingerie. This reporter undertook a

very close examination of 150 or so photos from the June tryouts and can attest that all the players wore athletic garb. Amish barn raisings are legendary, what with every able-bodied member of the community lending a hand from sunup to sundown to complete the project in one day. Habitat for Humanity projects usually take a little longer, but the comparison is still apt, because volunteers do the work, from planning to finishing touches. Roofs have been raised on the five Habitat homes under construction in U. City. The two-story homes, each featuring four bedrooms and 1.5 baths, will be complete by fall. Barns they ain’t. The goal—Platinum LEED status—is a complicated, time-consuming process to ensure the ultimate in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship, according to stringent U.S. Green Building Council guidelines. How on earth Tessa went missing from Barnhart four years ago and last month wound up in Fenton, about 20 miles away, is anybody’s guess. Tessa isn’t talking. She’s a mixed-breed terrier-looking critter that wandered away in 2008 and was given up for dead by her family, which suspected coyotes lurking in the area. But recently a Fenton boy spotted the skinny canine, twice, and had his folks drive the mutt to Webster Groves Animal Hospital. Tessa had a microchip, which helped reunite her with the 11-year-old girl who was 7 when her beloved dog disappeared. The moral? Microchip your dog. More than half make it home safely— sadly, scarcely 20 percent of pooches without the electronic I.D. have storybook endings.

[ TT Trivia ] Who is credited with the famous quotation about truth in this week’s column? Be honest.

The first correct email answer we receive at towntalk@townandstyle.com will win an exclusive Town & Style tote bag or apron! Last issue’s answer | We used ‘kerfuffle’ to describe the disagreement over a new U. City logo. According to urbandictionary.com, ‘kerfuffle’ is “a social imbroglio or brouhaha. An organizational misunderstanding leading to accusations and defensiveness.”

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by tony di martino [ Unforgettable History ] In Never Forget: My Family’s Flight From Nazi Terror, local attorney Tom Singer vividly conveys his parents’ efforts to escape the Nazis and settle in St. Louis. “On their last day in Germany, the morning after Kristallnacht, the family narrowly avoided arrest by the Gestapo,” recalls Singer, founding partner of Fox, Goldblatt & Singer. The Clayton resident will sign copies of his book from 1 to 3 p.m. July 22 at the JCC’s Holocaust Museum/Brodsky Library. The book, published by CreateSpace, is available at Amazon.com or as an e-book. Camerton String Quartet

[ Upbeat ] Radio waves were alive with the sound of music when the four St. Louis teens in Camerton String Quartet appeared on NPR’s From the Top, considered the premier showcase for America’s best young classical musicians. The quartet, part of the Community School of Webster University’s Preparatory Program, includes Julia Son of Ballwin, Sean Byrne of Chesterfield, Nomin Zolzaya of St. Louis and Rebekah Heckler of Godfrey, Ill. The musicians performed a piece from Dmitri Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 10, Op. 118.

[ Off the Wall ] A group of local artists will create a large-scale, interactive wall mural at the World Chess Hall of Fame in September. Screwed Moves, presented by the WCHOF and the Screwed Arts Collective, begins Sept. 13 with a meet the artists event at the WCHOF gallery, and concludes Sept. 28 when the piece is unveiled. “We have very different styles, so the work will change every day and feel almost like performance art,” says collective member Bryan Walsh. His fellow artists are Christopher Burch, Daniel Burnett, Stan Chisholm, Christopher Harris, Daniel Jefferson, Kris Mosby, Jason Spencer and Justin Tolentino. Sam Foxman, former creative director at Contemporary Events, has set up his own shop. Evntiv, located in downtown St. Louis, will do local and nationwide event planning and entertainment/speaker booking, with an emphasis on connecting to audiences through digital media. Foxman and his team will focus on fundraising galas, grand openings, concerts, fashion events, festivals and product launches, as well as weddings and other private events.

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Luxury European skincare line Natura Bisse brings its pop-up Pure Air Bubble to Neiman Marcus July 17 through 20. The bubble is a Neiman Marcus exclusive and offers a tented environment designed to enhance the company’s skincare treatments. During the event, patrons with appointments will experience a 45-minute anti-aging facial featuring Natura Bisse’s Diamond White, a new serum said to exfoliate skin and diminish age spots.

[ Major Conference ] The Saint Louis Art Museum hosts a national arts conference, the National Alliance of African and African-American Art Support Groups, July 12 through 15. Navigating the Mainstream: Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future, features prominent artists and scholars who will discuss the history and development of African and African-American art and also address how to collect, preserve, present and interpret these works. For more information, visit slam.org/bearden2012.

[ Oh Say Can You See ] SEE Selective Eyewear Elements has arrived at St. Louis Galleria. The designer shop, frequently voted Best Eyewear in various readers’ polls, offers high-end specs at down-to-earth prices, using the same designers who create frames for Prada, Gucci, Armani and other tony lines. Founded by Richard Golden, former CEO of D.O.C., the store’s mix of fashion and value is billed as “hip without the rip,” says St. Louis manager Kim Burford. The Galleria store is the 27th in the country, with more to come. An opening party in September will benefit Contemporary Art Museum.

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Thanks to the wonders of modern medicine, we can all expect to live longer—a lot longer. Nearly 15 percent of Americans are now older than age 65, and the fastest-growing segment of the population is 80-plus. In 1990, about 3 million Americans were older than 85, now there are nearly 6 million. But there’s a downside. As people age they’re more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses requiring assistance that well-meaning family members can’t provide. “About 70 percent of seniors will eventually need professional services that aren’t covered by Medicare and conventional supplemental policies,” says Mimi Schmid, a long-term-care, disability and Medicare specialist at AHM Financial Group. The average monthly cost of private care facilities in St. Louis is nearly $6,000; high-end places can run as high as $10,000. And 24/7 private-duty home care can cost more than $400-plus daily. “At these rates, a need for ongoing care can deplete even the most substantial nest egg,” Schmid says. “That’s why so many people are considering long-term-care insurance, which covers a wide range of services for individuals with degenerative conditions, prolonged illnesses or cognitive disorders.” There are many options. “With traditional LTC coverage, you pay a premium to insure future care,” Schmid says. “Like other types of insurance, if you don’t use it, you lose it. But if a couple buys a shared plan, odds are at least one of them will tap into it.” For those who have enough money set aside to self-insure, she often recommends a hybrid LTC/universal life insurance plan. “With a hybrid, your heirs get a payout even if you don’t use the plan. Plus, you can buy these products with a lump-sum payment, removing the risk of of future premium increases.” Both traditional and hybrid plans carry tax benefits, she adds. “Payouts aren’t taxable on qualified plans, and hybrid policies can be purchased tax-free with funds transferred directly from a cash-value insurance policy. In Missouri, all traditional LTC premiums are 100 percent deductible regardless of income.” The earlier you purchase LTC insurance, the better. “With both traditional and hybrid products, age and health affect cost, and anyone with evidence of chronic conditions, including diagnosed memory loss, can be denied coverage,” says Maurice Quiroga, managing director of PNC Wealth Management. “Most people don’t even think about LTC insurance until they’re in their 60s, but the ideal time to buy is probably from 50 to 55.” Make sure your plan includes an inflation rider, he adds. Costs and coverage vary widely. “The average insurance broker or financial adviser may not be equipped to help you, so find someone with LTC-insurance qualifications who can analyze your needs,” Quiroga says. “If you’re not careful, you can easily get the wrong kind of coverage; for example, a policy that covers only custodial care when you end up needing skilled care. Or you might pay twice as much for the same benefits as someone insured by a different carrier.” 10 |

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In back: Julie Skrainka, Carol Sartorius, Jenny Hosch, Kristy Gagstetter, Diane Valencia, Carol Critchfield In front: Jenny Pappas, Susan Nagarkatti, Joan Forrest, Karen Klingler, Kim Stewart, Karen Nicoletti

About the BOOK | The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh recounts a foster child’s path to independence and a stable family life. Victoria learns the Victorian symbols behind floral arrangements from her temporary foster mother, Elizabeth, and then years later, a florist herself, is forced to confront the good and bad memories of her past and her new role as a mother. About the CLUB | To fit the theme of this book, hostess Kim Stewart set each place setting with pink carnations (never forget), baby’s breath (everlasting love) and ferns (sincerity) to represent the true friendship the members of this club share. All moms who once chatted over play group, they now stay in touch at a once-amonth escape with lively debate, good food and no husbands!

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“What touched me is that Victoria tried to get out of every family she was ever placed with.” —Kristy Gagstetter

“Victoria chose to live as an adult in a small place that was simple, safe and uncomplicated.” —Karen Klingler

• Affordable tuition “She was inspired by moss, which represents maternal love and grows without roots. That symbol helped her believe she could be a mother even when she didn’t really have one.” — Kim Stewart

“Elizabeth was so normal and so complicated at the same time. She yearned to be a mother.”

“The fire at Elizabeth’s house, both literally and figuratively, represents new life and rebirth.” —Jenny Pappas

“Reading both women’s struggles have made me reflect on those kids out there who don’t have families.” —Carol Sartorius

—Karen Nicoletti

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• Distinguished faculty & first rate teaching • Centrally located with two Metrolink stops • Inviting academic community • When you graduate from University College, you earn a Washington University degree!

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Rebecca Skloot

The Glass Castle Jeanette Walls

Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand

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<< Kristen Goodman is now marketing director with STAGES St. Louis, while James Compton assumed the role of manager of individual giving and events. Susan Mintz has been promoted to development director. << David Diener and Lawrence Otto were elected to the St. Louis Public Library board of trustees.

<< Nick Jiang was named to the board of directors for the Asian Chamber of Commerce. << Tom Dankenbring has been named to the operations board for Lutheran Family and Children’s Services in St. Louis.

<< Pablo Flinn is now director of education services for Ladue School District, while Dr. Vicki VanLaere has been named principal of Ladue Middle School. << The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis welcomes Karin McElwain-West as external relations director.

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Hammer by joan berkman Town & Style asked public relations pro Joan Berkman—whom we fondly refer to as The Velvet Hammer—to answer readers’ questions about workplace etiquette. With more than 30 years experience as a corporate leader and entrepreneur, she has had to deal with her share of challenging situations. According to Joan, conflict should be addressed swift and tactfully: “Be honest, but be nice!” Now you know how she got her nickname!

Q: One of my coworkers constantly interrupts me while I’m working. How can I tell her without offending her? ——Working Overtime in Clayton A: Let her know you are in the middle of something that needs to be done right away. Ask if you can talk later and set a time and place to meet. When you get together, let her know how much you enjoy chatting with her, but you need to find another time when the two of you can talk without interruption—making a regular lunch date or during coffee after work. Q: Our boss is a very negative person, and it’s affecting our department’s morale. How can we address this without sounding insubordinate or critical? —— Baffled in Creve Coeur A: Unless the boss welcomes constructive criticism or has clearly indicated an open-door policy to discuss such issues, any direct approach could backfire and exacerbate the situation. In fact, I would advise against it. Should you insist on giving this approach a whirl, make sure your résumé is up to date! Other options include: >> Finding a mentor in another department to help you and your co-workers deal with the boss’ negative attitude and suggest a solution. >> Going to Human Resources. Be sure to keep a journal with times, dates and details of the boss’ counterproductive behavior, as well as any written examples. But you risk being branded a complainer and making matters worse with the boss. >> Knowing when enough is enough. The reality is sometimes problems don’t get resolved. It may be time to start working your network. If possible, don’t quit before finding another job. If you have a question for Joan, send it to business@townandstyle.com. Joan Lee Berkman has helped business of all sizes communicate their message to the public, first as executive director of external affairs for Southwestern Bell (AT&T) then as founder of Face Watchers, which provides strategic, customized marketing and public relations for clients in St. Louis and throughout the U.S.

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Be sure to look at the complete picture of the risks you face as you age and in retirement. An ongoing care need can dent or deplete even sizable nest eggs. There are a number of solutions for protecting yourself. Advisors will address the risks and opportunities for asset preservation.

[ Fifteen hundred people are on the waiting list for E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey at the St. Louis County Library. However, best-selling author Janet Evanovich, in her KMOX interview broadcast at Stages St. Louis in Kirkwood, is cautious about the book, which she admits she has yet to read in its entirety. “I have no problem that it’s sexual,” Evanovich told me. “(In the book) we are dealing with an abusive situation—this is not frivolous. We worked very hard to recognize abuse of women and to empower women against it. I don’t like that we might be glamorizing it. I understand it all ends well and the man changes. But from my understanding, that does not happen. Abusive men remain abusive men. This is not something we want to be mistaken about or close our eyes to.” Evanovich’s Wicked Business, is No. 1 on The New York Times Best-sellers list for July 8. Afterward, Evanovich took a cab back to the Westin downtown after her rental car broke down. ]

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[ Runners can no longer help themselves to water at the Starbucks on Wydown Boulevard. Baristas now will gladly hand them ice water from behind the counter, but that has added an extra step for joggers, who report being disappointed. ] 14 |

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3 | Eric Kittmer, CPA, CFP Principal

Eric joined Moneta Group in 2003 as a professional consultant with Joe Sheehan. “I wanted relationships with clients, to advise them based on a holistic approach that considered the financial implications that affect their lives and families. I strive to provide the tools needed to make good decisions.” 100 S. Brentwood Blvd., Ste. 500 | 314.244.3219 monetagroup.com

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4 | Brad Koeneman, MBA, CFP, AWMA Principal

Brad Koeneman says his goal is making his clients’ lives as uncomplicated as possible. “We simplify their lives by proactively addressing their financial needs,” he says. “We pull the pieces of the financial puzzle together and make sure all decisions are consistent with achieving each client’s goals.”

of direct flights to St. Louis from New Orleans, where she lives with husband James Carville. The two had to make a stop in Atlanta before arriving here for a private event with Wells Fargo Advisors. For sure, it’s not how it used to be. ] the Loop? Prior to his concert at The Family Arena, his office called mine seeking directions to the Chuck Berry statue. ]

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[ During her recent visit, Republican political operative Mary Matalin bemoaned the lack

[ Did anyone spot singer Merle Haggard in

2 | Michael V. Johnson, CPA, PFS

With extensive expertise in retirement and multi-generational planning, Mike Johnson also strives to provide ‘Raving Fan’ service by doing what is in the client’s best interests. His team’s goal is always to exceed expectations. “If we promise something in one week, I like to deliver in one day,” he says.

[ Later that day, Jack Lane of Stages dined at One 19 North in Kirkwood with Broadway heavyweight Richard Maltby, the Tony Awardwinning creator and director of Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Fosse. Maltby flew in to catch the Stages production of Ain’t Misbehavin’. What did he think? “It is one of the best productions this show has ever received. Clearly Stages is devoted to work of the highest theatrical quality and I hope everyone in St. Louis realizes how lucky they are to have such a theater. This is Broadway-level work—or higher!” (Maltby stayed at The Drury in Chesterfield). ]

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Executive VP, Managing Director

Maurice has more than 18 years of financial services industry experience in financial and estate planning, private banking, portfolio management and asset allocation. Areas of specialization include fiduciary and trust services, investment management (alternative investments), customized lending and private banking. He is graduate of Xavier University and has a master’s from Fontbonne University. 120 S. Central Ave., Ninth Floor | 314.898.1338 pnc.com/wealthmanagement

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PNC Wealth Management 6 | M. Ellen Simmons, J.D. CPA VP, Senior Wealth Planner

Ellen, a 25-year veteran of the financial services industry, is responsible for providing comprehensive financial and estate planning advice to high-net-worth individuals, business owners and corporate executives. She is a graduate of Marquette University, has a J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law and is a Certified Public Accountant.

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Ken Poteet has expertise in the utilization of Low Income Housing Tax Credit Programs, including LIHTC interim construction loans, letters of credit for completion assurance, operating deficit and reserve replacement, permanent loans for equity gap for affordable-housing development, warehouse lines for state credits, and equity loans for the purchase of federal credits by high-net-worth individuals.

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a special section sept. 26 that recognizes st. louis’ nonprofits and their volunteers.

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Jim Duncan is responsible for the overall lending functions of Sterling Bank. His major focus is on generating and handling commercial and industrial loans, as well as commercial real estate.

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Sterling Bank At Sterling Bank, Christine Brame has responsibilities in private banking and new accounts. She has expertise in all areas of banking, including retail, operations, corporate sales and treasury management.

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yet no one is immune to the effects of aging and longevity. long-term care insurance has become a vital element in today’s estate planning. Protect your assets and have strategies in place for the future.

MiMi B. SchMid has specialized for over 15 years in Long-Term care, disability and Medicare Planning.

PNC Wealth Management Rick has 30 years of private banking experience, successfully serving high-net-worth families with their deposit and credit needs. He earned his B.A. and MBA degrees from Saint Louis University. Rick serves on Saint Louis University’s A&S Executive Advisory Board and is advisory director of the National Conference for Community and Justice, Metropolitan STL.

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Entries must be received by Thursday, July 19 One nominee per organization, please. Winners will be featured in our Sept. 26 issue.

Sterling Bank 4 | Mindy Smith Pollnow Private Client Associate

As a private client associate at Sterling Bank, Mindy Smith Pollnow’s responsibilities include opening accounts, customer service and new business development. She also has expertise in retail, operations, trusts and FDIC coverage. 50 S. Bemiston Ave. | 314.571.5610 | sterbank.com

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Get to know ] Evelyn Cohen of Clayton

by tony di martino | photo by bill barrett WHAT I DO Community volunteer, former president of NCJW and board member of Doorways, an interfaith organization that provides housing for people with HIV/AIDS. WHY I DO IT From the time I was very young, I was deeply interested in people and their lives. I knew I wanted to make a difference in some way. My mother was a Red Cross volunteer at Scott Air Force Base during the war. I was so proud of her, I’m sure it influenced my love of volunteering. WHY I’M GOOD AT IT When I see a need, I get involved. I have an ability to get along with all kinds of people, and I believe that the only way to get things done is by working together toward important goals. ORIGINS I spent the first years of my life in O’Fallon, Ill., which had a population of about 3,000 at the time. I had my own pony and rode all over town by myself. When I was 11, we moved our family business, Allen Foods, to St. Louis, settling in Clayton. FAMILY My husband, Lou, is my biggest supporter, always encouraging me to pursue my interests. My children, Emily Rosenfeld and Andy Cohen, who you might know from Bravo TV, always enjoy hearing about my projects. CAREER PATH I helped with the family business every summer from eighth grade until I graduated college. In high school, I sold hats at Stix, Baer and Fuller on weekends. Then I worked at Jewish Hospital for years until I had my children. After they grew up, I was back at Allen Foods, writing the company newsletter and overseeing charitable contributions. EDUCATION I graduated from Clayton High School in 1954, then attended University of Illinois for three years, graduating from Washington University in 1958 with a degree in psychology. SATISFACTION The most gratifying part about what I do is getting to know and respect people from all walks of life, not just my own. Venturing beyond one’s immediate comfort zone is the key to a happy life. GREATEST CHALLENGE Being Andy Cohen’s mother! MY HERO Lynne Cooper, who has selflessly pursued a better life for people living with HIV/ AIDS by developing Doorways. BEST ADVICE I EVER GOT Don’t lose your values or sense of humor. Tell the truth and stay grounded. BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN ST. LOUIS

The wealth of cultural and recreational events. SATURDAY NIGHT We usually have dinner with friends, or catch a movie, the symphony, a play or a Cards game. FAVORITE VACATION DESTINATION We travel a great deal. Our favorite trip was a safari in Kenya and Tanzania. TIME TO UNWIND We relax and enjoy Andy’s show, Watch What Happens: Live. That’s 10 p.m. Sunday through Friday on Bravo TV, folks. I text him my thoughts afterward and then go to sleep. Big Mother is watching!

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Whitfield School

Whitfield’s 2012 Montage auction raised more than $215,000 in support of the school’s educational mission.

World chess hall of fame

The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis unveiled the world’s largest chess piece recently at the World Chess Hall of Fame in the Central West End.

Quilt Blitz

More than 175 people from various St. Louis-area faith congregations came together to make quilts for girls who will stay at The Covering House, an organization opening its first local home for girls who have experienced sexual abuse.

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Crown Center Homecoming

The Crown Center for Senior Living celebrated its 2012 Homecoming Event with carnival food, live music and an art show featuring creations by the residents.

W.U. Fashion Show

Junior and senior fashion design students from W. U.’s School of Art presented their annual fashion show recently, with this year’s show dedicated to Jeigh Singleton, longtime professor and director of the fashion design program, who is retiring.

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by lauren madras | photos by eric ryan anderson Jessica and Tyler met through their church in New York City, where they both live, and it was in that same place, St. Paul’s German Evangelical Lutheran Church, that they were wed. Jessica is an alum of Layfayette High School and Missouri State University, where she majored in fashion design and merchandising. Now, she is lead fashion designer for Twig, Jamison and Madison Marcus—she designed Madison Marcus dresses for her bridesmaids to wear! Tyler, a Chicago native, attended New York University, where he studied music. He is now a member of the band Duet and a partner in the educational program, Chess@3. “The whole day was amazing,” Jessica says. “Especially when Tyler and I had a few moments alone right after we exchanged vows. The only hiccup? We forgot a garter—so my dad was sent on a mission. It proved to be quite a hunt!” The reception at Ace Hotel was designed to be a ‘raucous’ party. Instead of a traditional sit down dinner, several suckling pigs were carved, and heavy hors d’oeuvres were served. The dance floor was never empty. Afterward, the newlyweds escaped for a tropical honeymoon in Turks and Caicos. They now reside in lower Manhattan.

[ bridal party ] Bride’s Parents | Richard & Janice Sturman Matron of Honor | Lori Hootman Bridesmaids | Megan Schwartz, Robin Schwartz, Sarah Hootman, Lacee Swanson

Groom’s Parents | Terry & Missy Schwartz Best Man | Charlie Spahn Groomsmen | Eric Sturman, Trevor Babcock, Victor Paguia, Jon Sieber Ring Bearer | Tyler Sturman

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What | It’s In the Cards Gala Where | Hilton Frontenac When | May 10 Why | To benefit the Thompson Center in its work to help St. Louisans

What | An outdoor meet and greet community party hosted by Sterling Bank Where | Sterling Bank’s downtown Clayton location When | May 17 Why | To gather with members of the community over drinks and live entertainment Who | Sterling Bank chairman and CEO Ken Poteet, Sterling CFO Kelly Williams, real estate professional Marian Nunn, Carol Lundgren of AMP Creative, Dorothy Weiner and Wendy Jablonow of Town & Style Highlights | Live music by Satin

with autism and pay tribute to those who work there. Who | Co-chairs Patty Arnold, Tim Ney, Jack Reis, John Sondag, Scott Zajac; honorary co-chairs Tony La Russa and Mike Matheny; Bill and Nancy Thompson, the Jacobs Family, Rene Knot, Charlie Brennan and Cardinals baseball players and coaches Highlights | Guest speaker Erik Miller’s account of the therapy and social skills classes he receives at the Center, Cards manager Mike Matheny’s on-stage interviews with team players, presentation of the Distinguished Service Award to Tony La Russa and the establishment of a perpetual scholarship fund

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care & counseling by margaret rambo What Fiesta Dinner and Auction Where Forest Park Visitors Center When May 2 Why To help Care & Counseling enhance emotional

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and spiritual well-being through quality and affordable counseling, professional training and community education Who Executive director the Rev. Dale Kuhn, honoree Gabe Grossman of Delmar Gardens Enterprises, co-chairs Karen Blanchard and Neela Kottmeier, emcee Kim Tucci, Julia Muller, Christine Vancil and 250 supporters Highlights Presentation of the Heart of Care & Counseling Award to Gabe Grossberg, silent and oral auctions, and a festive Cinco de Mayo celebration

What | Costas to the Max: Bob Costas and Friends Celebrate the Life of Max Starkloff Where | The Pageant When | April 28 Why |To educate guests about the Starkloff Disability Institute, which promotes the full participation of people with disabilities Who | Bob Costas, John Goodman, Ozzie Smith and Karen Foss, representatives from presenting sponsor Centene Charatable Foundation. Highlights | A demonstration helped guests to understand how people with disabilities use advanced software technology. Showing off their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gadgetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; were Steve Foelsch, Naomi Soule and Bill Sheldon. The event raised $100,000 for the Starkloff Disability Institute.

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[SNAPPED!] jdrf by margaret rambo What | Garden of Hope Dream Gala Where | Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch When | May 12 Why | To help fund the efforts of JDRF and its research partners in finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes Who | Championship Award honorees Jim Theiss, Chuck Berry, honorary chair Dave Peacock, who represented Anheuser-Busch Companies for the Living and Giving Award, executive director Marie Davis, gala chair Susan Block, Don Aven, Rich Etzkorn, emcee Russell Kinsaul, Mike and Bettina Esser, and 600 supporters. Highlights | Festive garden-themed decorations, awards presentations, savory dinner and live music by Groovethang.

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[Trend report think france!

We all know the French have a certain je ne sais quoi. In honor of Bastille Day (July 14), give yourself a little bit of that something special that keeps French women at the pinnacle of personal style, grace and confidence.

by lauren madras | photo by charles barnes

[ the kiss ] >> Rimmel | Lasting Finish in No. 1

Red lips can instantly perk up a naked face and even make teeth look whiter. It’s a look both exotic and confident. While we hope you don’t put a cigarette to those lips like the quintessential Parisienne, we owe a debt of thanks to those femmes fatale for making red lips mainstream and available to the rest of us. This affordable formula was created by fashion icon Kate Moss and is a perfect shade for the French look, thanks to its deep brick undertones. Look for her to wear it during September Fashion Week. $5, drugstores

[ the aura ] >> Hanae Mori No. 6

This oh-so-luxurious scent is in turns exotic and familiar, with rich vanilla, musk and sandalwood contrasted against peonies, tangerine and heliotrope (a purple flower known to attract butterflies). When you apply this perfume, you become the sparkling jewel you can be— all eyes will be on you. French women know that preparing to go out in public is an expression of confidence and self-esteem. So use a cologne that is worthy of you! $95, Fine department stores

[ the eyes ] >> MAC Penultimate Eye Liner Hourglass Film Noir

Walking the sidewalks in Paris, you never see a woman with a full face of makeup. Aging isn’t feared and hidden the way it is here, and the natural tone of skin is valued. Concealers, foundations and other tone-changers aren’t ubiquitous—but at night, no matter the age, French females layer on liner that can be seen from across the street! The smooth formula of this product makes it a cinch to get an even(ish) line, and this dense mascara will let you build volume and length for a fringe border around you eyes. Just take it off before you go to bed, or you’ll ruin your sheets! Liner, $18.50, MAC | Mascara, $28, Sephora

[ the hair ] >> Bumble and bumble | Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil

A Frenchwoman’s ‘do is naturally elegant, relaxed and chic, either up or down, but no flat irons! Perfection in imperfection is the Parisian way. This brand-new formula smooths into damp hair, which then can be styled as normal. The result? The not-quite-clean, moisturized look that the luckiest among us get when we skip a day of shampoo. The natural oils won’t weight down hair or settle in your roots, so you’ll look naturally glamorous, not greasy or dirty. $38, bumbleandbumble.com for salon locator

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get the look] [ jessica chastain

by lauren madras Jessica Chastain is one the freshest faces in Hollywood. Last year, she burst onto the scene with a whopping seven films and was quickly added to the Time 100 most influential people list. It’s easy to see why. Born Jessica Howard to blue-collar parents, the fair-skinned beauty adopted her mother’s maiden name. She looks youthful, but mature, and her age is all the harder to pin down since she won’t reveal it to the press. She’s a classically trained actress (Juilliard) but also a fast-rising fashion iconwho made a splash at Cannes and throughout the red carpet season. In turns sultry, innocent, playful and elegant, Chastain has quickly caught up with her peers who have been in the public eye a lot longer. nemafestival / Shutterstock.com

Chastain at the Cannes premiere of her new film, Lawless.

[ how to ] MAKEUP 1 | Use a line-filling primer, like Tarte Clean Slate in Flawless, before applying your foundation. Set both with translucent powder.

2 | Use a light pink powder blush like Le Metier de Beaute Powder Rouge in Fresh on the apples of your cheeks. Don’t over-blush, and skip the bronzer. 3 | Use a pearlized mauve eyeshadow from the lashline to the crease. Try MAC Eye Shadow in Sweet Lust. Using a liner brush and water, draw a very fine line of Star Violet alone the upper lash. 4 | 5 |

Smooth out brows with Mabelline ExpertWear pencil in blond.

Polish off the daytime look with Paula Dorf Lash Color in Blackberry. Dial up the sexiness by drawing on the eyeliner a little thicker and switching the mascara to black. HAIR 1 | In clean, damp hair, smooth Oribe Smooth Style Serum.

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2 | Blow dry straight on a 3-inch (or larger) boar bristle round brush. 3 | From the highest point in the arch of your brows, separate a section of hair in the front.

4 | Braid away from the face to 3 inches above the ends. 5 | Secure with a clear mini elastic. 6 | Spray all over with Aveda Air Control hairspray. 14825 N. Outer 40 Road, Suite 350 Chesterfield, Missouri 63017 July 11, 2012 | townandstyle.com | 23 636.812.4300 judithgurley.com

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sundays >> St. Louis

SSM Health Care Mammogram Screenings 8 a.m. | Free SSM St. Mary’s Health Center Richmond Heights ssmhealth.com

Children’s Hospital Safety Stop Sundays By Appointment | Free The Magic House stlouischildrens.org 314.454.5437

fridays >> Saint Louis University

Cancer Center Gentle Yoga Noon | Free Saint Louis University Cancer Center 314.268.7015

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St. Luke’s Hospital Heartsaver CPR with AED 5:30 p.m. | $40 Chesterfield stlukes-stl.com | 314.542.4848

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Lupus Foundation of America Lupus Support Group 7 p.m. | Free Richmond Heights lupus.org

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Mercy Hospital St. Louis First Aid Heartsaver Certification 1 p.m. | $40 Creve Coeur mercy.net/stlouis 314.961.2229

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My New Self Surgical Weight Loss Seminar 6 p.m. | Free Des Peres mynewselfbariatrics.com 1.866.747.5834 Lavender Lullabies Aromatherapy 7 p.m. | Free Maplewood Public Library maplewood.lib.mo.us 314.781.2174 Spa For Heart Night 5:30 p.m. | $60 Four Seasons Hotel 314.881.2021

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital Infant Massage 10 a.m. | $20 Missouri Baptist Medical Center stlouischildrens.org 314.454.5437

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Mercy Hospital St. Louis Super Sibs 12:30 p.m. | $20 Creve Coeur mercy.net/stlouis 314.961.2229

st. louis neurotherapy institute

The institute now offers neurofeedback to relieve symptoms associated with ADHD, anxiety and depression. 11710 Old Ballas Road, Ste. 205 | 314.983.9355 braincoretherapystl.com

Dr. Kimberli McCallum

McCallum Place Eating Disorders Treatment Programs

‘The Victory Program and McCallum Place’ is specifically designed for the competitive athlete. The program provides treatment to help male and female athletes overcome eating disorders, which significantly improves physical and psychological health for maximum performance and well-being. 231 W. Lockwood Ave., Ste. 201 | 314.968.1900 mccallumplace.com

>> Mercy Hospital St. Louis

St. Louis Children’s Hospital Staying Home Alone 6:30 p.m. | $25/family Crestwood Community Center stlouischildrens.org 314.454.5437

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St. Louis Society for the Blind & Visually Impaired Help for People living with Macular Degeneration 10 a.m. | Free St. Louis Public Library Carpenter Branch 314.772.6586

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Mercy Hospital St. Louis How to Raise a Green Baby 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Free Creve Coeur mercy.net/stlouis 314.961.2229

Saint Louis Lyme Foundation Lyme and tick-bourne disease support group meeting 7 p.m. | Free First Congregational Church of St. Louis stllymefoundation.org 314.727.1928

Preparing Your Pet for the New Baby 1 p.m. | $10 Creve Coeur mercy.net/stlouis 314.961.2229

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St. Luke’s Hospital WomenHeart Support Group 6:30 p.m. | Free Chesterfield stlukes-stl.com 314.542.4848

American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | $90 St. Louis Area Red Cross Chapter redcross.org | 1.800.733.2767

Seniors Home Care

Kit Whittington

Seniors Home Care now provides 12- and 24-hour shifts at a reduced rate. Longer shifts and round-the-clock care allow your loved one to remain safe in his or her own home. We guarantee your caregiver will be awake, alert and oriented whenever a need arises. 432 Marshall Ave. | 314.962.2666 seniorshomecare.com

JBF Therapy & Coaching

Now located in Creve Coeur and featured on Great Day St. Louis, JBF Therapy & Coaching works with clients using cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies. Justine Froelker’s straightforward approach creates a safe space to address concerns. 11457 Olde Cabin Road, Ste. 345 | 314.283.6264 jbftherapyandcoaching.com

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital Beyond Because I Said So 6:30 p.m. | $5 The Lodge, Des Peres stlouischildrens.org 314.454.5437

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[ tobacco addiction & dependence ] Smoking is the most preventable cause of disease, disability and death in Missouri, according to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. Nearly 10,000 Missourians die every year from tobacco-related illnesses at a cost of more than $2 billion. Children of smokers are four times as likely to smoke. “Studies show that 2 to 4 percent of patients will quit on their doctors’ advice, but they have to want to quit,” says Dr. Jim Blaine, a family practice physician and chair of the Missouri State Medical Association Public Affairs Commission. “I tell my patients that if they keep smoking, their lives will end up to 14 years earlier—and the last year will be pretty awful. If that’s not enough motivation, I help them come up with their own reason to quit.” Smoking affects almost all aspects

of health. “Smokers’ bones take twice as long to knit after a break,” Blaine says. “It permanently destroys collagen in the skin, causing wrinkles and premature aging, not to mention the many kinds of cancer affected by smoking.” Beating a smoking addiction requires several steps: 1| Finding personal reasons to quit 2| Seeing smoking as the enemy, not a friend 3| Finding different behaviors to replace smoking rituals 4| Setting up support mechanisms, a quit date, a cheering section and sometimes avoiding friends who smoke Nicotine replacement or prescription drugs can help some people, as long as the behavioral changes are made, but many patients quit without drugs. The Missouri Foundation for Health has a free quit line: 1-800.784.8669.

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[ alcohol addiction ] Most people can have a glass of wine or a beer socially, but 10 percent of the population becomes alcohol dependent. “Alcohol addiction is tough to deal with because drinking is socially sanctioned and used by a significant portion of the population,” says Dr. A.E. Daniel, medical director of Assisted Recovery Centers of America. “But people who are dependent suffer physical and mental withdrawal when they try to stop drinking. They may also need help dealing with social, psychological and economic issues.” Traditional self-help groups like Alcoholics Anonymous help give people the support they need to abstain from drinking, but for treatment to be totally effective, the neurochemical component must be addressed, he adds. The ARCA outpatient program lasts six months, during which patients detoxify, participate in support groups and handle cravings with medications. “We used to use aversion therapy, including drugs like Antabuse that cause the person to have nausea and vomiting if they drink alcohol,” Daniel says. “Now we use anti-craving medication, the most effective of which is Naltrexone. It’s nonaddictive with low abuse potential, and it can be used daily to control craving for the three to six months it takes to cement behavior changes through individual and group therapy.” Naltrexone is an oral medication. Recently an injectible form, Vivitrol, has been developed. “One intramuscular injection stops cravings for 28 days,” Daniel says. “If patients have a drink while on Naltrexone or Vivitrol, they don’t get the buzz they used to get with alcohol.” To successfully quit drinking requires motivation and family support. “After detoxification, patients start therapy to identify what triggers them to drink and explore healthy substitutes,” Daniel says. “The more motivated the patient, the higher the success rate.”

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[ stop-smoking pharmaceuticals ] Products available over-the-counter or by prescription can help people become smoke-free, but only if they really want to quit. “Many people start with over-the-counter products like the NicoDerm patch, which is available in three daily dosage levels that are stepped down over time until cravings have subsided,” says Angie Kloeppel, chief pharmacist at Ladue Pharmacy. Nicotine gum is popular. “The idea is to chew the gum whenever you get an urge to smoke, which can mean one piece per hour in the first six weeks,” Kloeppel explains. “Then you gradually reduce the number of pieces and lengthen the time between them.” Chantix is probably the most popular prescription for smoking cessation. “It works by preventing nicotine from stimulating the dopamine system, so users don’t get a buzz from cigarettes, and cravings are reduced,” Kloeppel says. Chantix users also have access to an online support program. “But smoking is part addiction and part habit, so it’s important to treat both,” she adds. “And even with chemical aids, support is crucial. It’s important to have a cheering section when you’re quitting.”

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[ replacing addictive behaviors ] Beyond the chemical component of beating an addiction, behavioral aspects can limit success. “When you’re trying to quit an addiction, it’s important to change habits and routines away from any association with the addiction and toward health,” says Afua Bromley of Acupuncture St. Louis &Wellness Center. Try Chinese harmony balls. Spinning them in your hand satisfies the fixation formerly devoted to smoking, while also hitting acupressure points that help the whole body. Create a new pattern. If you usually have a drink or a cigarette after dinner, make a walk your afterdinner routine. Walking improves the mood, provides time with a friend or loved one, and can quiet cravings. Do it repeatedly, and it becomes the new habit. Find alternatives to alcoholic drinks. Hot or cold ginger tea settles the stomach and regulates digestive enzymes, and hibiscus tea normalizes blood flow. Create your own root beer with sassafras tea and seltzer. Tomato juice with ginger and hot sauce makes a credible Virgin Mary. To ease dependency on pain medication, press the ‘Mr. Spock’ tip of each ear firmly with the fingernail for about five seconds four or five times a day and just before bedtime. It activates an analgesic point that decreases pain levels and reduces inflammation throughout the body. It can also lower blood pressure and fever, and reduce insomnia from withdrawal symptoms.

A distorted body image or need to control our environment can lead to bizarre eating and exercise patterns that damage our body, self-image and confidence. Eating disorders may involve some of the same brain circuits as addiction, as well as others associated with phobias and anxiety disorders. “We’re looking at ways addiction knowledge can be applied to eating disorders,” says Dr. Kim McCallum of McCallum Place. “Exposure to certain substances can activate and cause damage to ‘reward’ circuits, in some cases making the person vulnerable to other addictions.” Part of the addictive process is exposure to the drug (in this case, food); the other is behavior in response to a cue. “Clinicians now know that brain changes caused by exposure can be hard to override,

requiring a complex treatment strategy and lots of support,” McCallum says. “If someone is dependent, we treat the abnormal brain function and at the same time educate them on the harm they are causing. Then we work on changing their environment to promote new behavior.” Anorexia, bingeing and purging, excessive exercise and use of laxatives are all behaviors that get reinforced because they make people feel better short term, McCallum explains. “If they get very malnourished, local tissue damage can alter brain function. And the more they repeat these behaviors, the more selfcritical their thinking becomes and more distorted their body image.” Bingeing and purging, like alcohol, nicotine and some drugs, affect vulnerable brain chemicals. Medications used for alcoholics, like Prozac and Zoloft, can help. “For anorexia, the main treatment ‘medication’ is food, but re-introducing the patient to food increases anxiety that may require medication,” McCallum says. Recovery from eating disorders requires a commitment to eating a balanced diet, developing a sane exercise program and maintaining weight to prevent brain changes. “Treatment helps patients develop strategies for conquering their fear of food and their distorted body image. It can prevent progression of the disorder and possibly death.”

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[ gambling addiction ] When an addicted gambler gets into a hole financially, he might sell the house or use his children’s college fund for a chance to win the money back. “There’s a unique perspective in gambling addiction called ‘chasing the loss,’” says Dr. David Ohlms, medical director of CenterPointe Hospital Chemical Dependency Services. “Gamblers believe that if they keep going back to where they lost the money, sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars, they’ll make it all back. It’s an illusion of control. They think they can beat the system.” What complicates a gambling addiction is that it frequently presents with other psychiatric disorders like alcoholism, bipolar disorder, drug addiction or depression. “The suicide rate in pathological gamblers is as high as 20 percent,” Ohlms says. “Denial is at the core of symptoms. Until they hit bottom—whether that’s bankruptcy, jail or unbelievable damage to their family—an addict won’t get treatment.” All addictions share some traits, Ohlms explains. “They are all progressive, chronic and have a tendency to relapse. There is no cure; you can only go into remission.” At CenterPointe, he insists on attendance at Gamblers Anonymous and a complete medical work-up to find and treat any dual diagnoses. “We also get the entire family involved in therapy,” he says. Pharmaceuticals have not proven effective for gambling addiction. “Drugs can be helpful for treating the co-morbidity, such as bipolar disorder, depression or alcoholism, but you need a doctor who understands cross-addicted people and can avoid prescribing habit-forming drugs,” Ohlms says. The best treatment is one-on-one therapy and supportive attendance at Gamblers Anonymous, he adds. “Therapists who deal with gamblers must be experienced and certified in gambling addiction, because gamblers are good con artists.” Gamblers Anonymous is listed in the local Yellow Pages. Gamblers can also call 1.800.BETS.OFF, a free resource to get a referral to a qualified gambling addiction counselor.

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[ addiction to painkillers ] There is no evidence that short-term use of opioids for pain leads to addiction. However, long-term is a different story. “Americans make up 4 to 6 percent of the world’s population, but we consume 80 percent of the world’s opiate supply,” says Dr. Philip Gogel, medical director at Midwest Institute for Addictions. Between 1998 and 2008, people in rehab for painkiller abuse jumped from 2.2 percent of the rehab population to 9.8 percent, he says. “And emergency room visits for abuse or misuse of prescription painkillers exceed visits for illegal drugs, jumping to more than 98 percent.” When opioids such as morphine, codeine, Vicodin or OxyContin are used chronically, tolerance and physical dependence occur, Gogel explains. “Patients keep taking them to avoid withdrawal symptoms like nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth and insomnia, rather than for the high they get.” The safest way to get off prescription painkillers is by using a partial opioid agonist that eases withdrawal symptoms and limits mood elevation. “It can be slowly tapered down to avoid withdrawal symptoms,” he adds. Naltrexone, an anti-craving medication, helps complete detoxification. But medication alone is usually not enough. “Individual and group therapy help manage the stigma and self-esteem issues that go along with dependency,” Gogel says. Of course, the best treatment of all is to avoid long-term use of opioids, he adds. “Short-term usage may be OK in some circumstances, because the stress of unrelieved pain can trigger relapse in some addicts. But if the patient has chronic pain, he shouldn’t rely on drugs. He needs to see an interventional pain therapist who can offer other pain management techniques beyond pills.”

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parent trap Happiness is a …Pet!] see me because she told a friend that maybe life wasn’t worth living. Her parents had been fighting for years, and a separation seemed imminent. Then her best friend ditched her for the new girl at school. Overloaded with emotions, she felt alone, unable to talk to her parents or her best friend, so who did she turn to? Her dog. One of the many roles that pets perform for children is that of trustworthy confidant. Over the years, I’ve heard countless children share how they talked to their pets in their darkest hours. Pets are always there; they listen, and they love us unconditionally. And that’s a gift. This is also true for the stuffed-animal variety. Lots of teddy bears have absorbed tales of woe and endless tears as kids pour their hearts out to their furry friends. It’s no wonder many young adults pack their favorite stuffed animals with them when they ship off to college. I even remember some astronauts including Snoopy on their space travels. Pets are important to kids for other reasons. They provide the opportunity to become more responsible. Before bringing a pet home, discuss what’s required to take care of it: feeding, exercise, cleaning up cages, etc. Have kids commit to what they will do to care for the pet, and then hold them accountable. They are forced to focus less on themselves and take care of someone else’s needs—and that’s a good thing, particularly during a child’s more selfcentered stages. Pets also provide the first experience many of them have with death. And whether it’s a goldfish, hamster or dog, these losses are often felt quite deeply. In many retreats over the years, I’ve had kids cry as hard over the loss of a pet as for lost grandparents. For a young child, a loss is a loss. And these provide the opportunity for parents to discuss death at a level developmentally appropriate for the child. I remember whenever I was upset as a kid, I’d hop on my bike and take my dog, Clancy, to the nearby woods. We’d hike up the creek together, and my anger would dissipate and my thoughts would become clearer. Clancy made me feel less alone and more comforted. So, for all these reasons and more, I encourage parents to consider pets. You could start small (fish) and build up to something bigger (dog or cat). Large or small, pets give children someone to love and be loved by unconditionally.

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Some dogs are more than a best friend. For a 90-year-old woman living in a local senior living center, her miniature poodle was her whole world. But when her precious pup didn’t like the center’s dog walkers, the resident feared she’d have to give the dog up. Her son called Pattering Paws, hoping owner Lynne Parriott and her staff of pet-care specialists could help his mother. “We walked the dog twice a day, every day, and we really took the time to get to know the owner and pet,” Parriott says. “Soon, the son called to say how our service had done wonders for his mother. She would have been very lonely without her dog.” Pattering Paws began 10 years ago after Lynne Parriott left her full-time corporate career to try her hand at residential real estate. She began walking dogs on the side “to stay in shape,” she says, laughing. To her surprise, her side job attracted dozens of potential new clients. So she and husband Brooks Parriott decided to create a full-service pet-care company to meet the growing demand of St. Louis pet owners. “When you take your love of animals and people and add good work ethic, what comes about is a great business,” she says. “The neatest thing about Pattering Paws is the relationship we have with clients. We’re dealing with more than a person’s animal; we’re dealing with that person, too.” Today Pattering Paws offers several services, including dog walking, pet sitting, a pet taxi service to veterinary appointments and even canine massage. Employees also will collect mail and care for houseplants while clients are out. Many of Pattering Paws’ customers are St. Louisans with busy schedules who can’t always get home to care for their pet, but also older clients who can’t exercise their pets often or easily transport them. “We hear feedback from our clients about how much our employees truly care about their pets,” Parriott says. “They make an effort to get to know the animals first and adapt to their individual personalities.” Parriott focuses so much on personal client relationships that she says the only way she’ll grow her business is if and when she finds the right employees. When she expanded Pattering Paws’ reach to the Chesterfield Valley and Wildwood area, she contacted the Humane Society of Missouri—Chesterfield Valley to see if its staff would be interested in working with her. “I knew they would be the right fit because they truly love and care about animals,” she says. “Our expansion is not based on wanting to grow, but on whether we can find the right people to serve our clients.” The Parriotts (who are terrier people themselves) understand the special bond animal lovers share, too. Pattering Paws will soon launch PetMeToo.com, a website to connect fellow pet lovers. Parriott hopes to spark friendships between everyone from poodle people to sheepdog enthusiasts. “Animal lovers have very big hearts,” she says. “PetMeToo will narrow down pet lovers through a series of questions to connect people with the same interests. I’ve had so many people excited to sign up already—and maybe their pets will make new friends, too!”

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Meet Karen Daniels, jewelry designer, and Rexie, her Jack Russell terrier. Karen’s primary mode of transportation is her cherry red Vespa. Although she’d never actually take Rexie along for the ride, the terrier sure enjoys sitting in the basket!

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What better accessory can you have than a darling pet? These owners wear their love for their animals with pride. Some great local fashion doesn’t hurt, either!

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Bergen and her 3-year-old cat, Isabelle are blondes with matching blue eyes. These two were made for each other!

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Andy Martin is a freelance grant writer who owns Jack, a 2 Â˝-year-old, mixed-breed rescue dog. Who knew dogs like chess? Apparently Jack does. This patient dog sat for nearly an hour while we photographed him, much to the delight of passersby.

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This place in the heart of Webster is charming in every way. The setting is in an old storefront, right next to the railroad tracks. The three-level interior has dark wood accents, and the ceiling is strewn with banners in Mexico’s red, white and green colors. Owner Robert Trevino is also the proprietor of Amigos in Kirkwood. La Cantina has a similar mission: authentic homestyle Mexican cuisine. Besides the friendly vibe, the food is inviting, with an emphasis on natural, chile-based sauces. I highly recommend starting with Chiles Dulce ($7), deep-fried jalapeños dusted with powdered sugar. Sounds incongruous, but that sugar cuts the heat and makes for an interesting burst of flavor you don’t expect. The beer-battered crust is deliciously thick, and the Monterey Jack dipping sauce adds a creamy quality to the salty, sugary dish. We enjoyed the complimentary salsa here: a thin,

red sauce with a bite. Guacamole ($6) was nice and citrusy, with tomato bits and green chiles. Entrees here do not come with the abundance of sides you associate with Mexican food. All we got was a tiny serving of spicy rice or guacamole. Also missing were the tortillas I’m used to, so I ordered them for my Chimichurri Mexicano ($12), a plate of grilled steak thinly sliced. It was flavorful and topped with chimichurri verde sauce, a green puree with light bite. Also drizzled on there was a little creamy queso fresco and pico de gallo. The Camarones ($12), a tasty shrimp dish, came in a mild verde sauce , which tasted of cilantro, lime and chiles. A favorite was the Fish Tacos, delicious grilled fish that came in a bowl with the soft taco shells on the side, so you build your own. The fish was sweet and well seasoned, and the accompaniments were shredded napa cabbage, yogurt sauce, lime and pico de gallo.

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A scallop dish, Almejas al Sarten ($14) was excellent, if small. The five medium scallops were nicely seared and sat in a delicious poblano sauce. Its mild creaminess was a nice change of pace from all the spicy chiles. Get some tortillas on the side, though, to take full advantage of the sauce. Our Carnitas Fritas ($9) were not as exciting. The pork chunks had too much fat and were still attached to a thin membrane that gave them a gamey taste. Superior, however, was a two-meat dish, Pollo & Cerdo Platter ($13), a mix of lean roasted chicken and pork served over white rice. It was a sauceless dish served piping hot in a skillet with a tiny side of dried mango, avocado and red pepper slaw. The tres leche cake, a special, was delicious. Moist with an undertone of cream, it looked like birthday cake, but had an exotic flavor. Regrettably it wasn’t on the menu during our repeat visits, but if you see it, order it.

chimichurri/verde sauce | A thick green sauce made with cilantro or parsley, capers, olive oil, garlic, cayenne, and more, and served with meat

>> This place is fun and has great food. Some of the dishes were totally new to me, too, so it's little different than the usual Mexican food.

>> I really liked the fish tacos—in fact I liked it all!

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sustainable dining options. The Hyatt will begin sourcing sustainable food, introducing recycling programs, and using to-go containers and packaging produced from recycled products. Also being offered soon: portion-controlled, gluten-free and vegetarian options.

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The wheels are turning for Seoul Taco owners David Choi and Andy Heck. Their Korean fusion street food has become so popular that the business partners want to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Among the prospective locales: the Central West End, The Loop, downtown Clayton and downtown Kirkwood. In other food truck news, Burger INK. is serving up gourmet burgers, as well as paninis and wraps.

Ted Wilson, baker at Neapolitan pizzeria The Good Pie, will open an artisan bakery called Loafers specializing in “great European breads.” Since the shop will have afternoon and early evening hours, Wilson plans to offer small bites like artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and, of course, bread, along with beer and wine, so customers can linger before taking their bread home. His tenure at The Good Pie will come to an end July 21. This fall, he’ll travel to Europe to spend time as a stagiaire in Florence, Paris and Munich, immersing himself in Old-World bread-making. The doors to Loafers should open next spring.

[ u. city eats ]

Dining options continue to increase in University City. Those who like sushi—or are at least intrigued by sushi that gets placed on a conveyor belt—can head to Tokyo Buffet at 8008 Olive Blvd. Coming this month is Frida’s Deli, a vegetarian spot at 622 North & South Road near Delmar Boulevard. The menu includes hot and cold sandwiches, salads, soups, smoothies and juices. And coming in mid-July is Vernon’s BBQ & Catering, at 6707 Vernon Ave., across the street from Mi Ranchito. Vernon’s is a project of Matt Stiffelman, who learned to ̕cue it up working for Super Smokers BBQ.

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Emilio Bombais, who operates Cafe Manila, the seasonal outdoor eatery at the Kirkwood Farmers Market, is opening Manila Bistro this month at 343 S. Kirkwood Road. In addition to traditional Filipino fare, there will be a smattering of American eats (primarily sandwiches) to please those who don’t delight in pancit (noodle) dishes, siopao (pork buns) and cool, creamy, fruit-filled halo-halo for dessert. The casual restaurant will serve lunch and dinner, and offer a happy hour in between.

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by dorothy weiner | photos by marc weiner Everything about Lisbon is influenced by the nautical. This ancient city on the Atlantic Ocean has a proud seafaring history that made it a powerhouse of the Renaissance, and even today vestiges of that past are what draw visitors there. Who wouldn’t want to see where Ferdinand Magellan set sail to circumvent the globe? Or the spot from which Pedro Cabral left to claim South America for his country? Today, many of its attractions still reflect the influence of the sea. A city built on seven hills, Lisbon can be tricky to navigate by foot, especially going uphill on those uneven cobblestones. An ingenious system, the funicular, was devised there in 1902 to move people up and down powered by—what else—water. These wood and chrome elevators were built by a student of Gustave Eiffel and are a quintessential Lisbon experience. The waterfront, too, is where Lisbon’s most important monuments are found, starting with the 16th century Jeronimos Monastery. Begun in 1501 and finished a century later, its impetus was the country’s newfound wealth from exploration. Lisbon deserved a cathedral to rival those of its neighbors, or so thought its monarch at the time, King Manuel. He intended it to be a burial place for all future Portuguese kings, but he couldn’t foresee that the monarchs to come might want to build their own monuments rather than finish his. So while the spectacular church was completely erected, the ornate painting and other finish work never came, giving its limestone interior a stark tonal quality that is especially breathtaking and spiritual (if you can consider a space you’re sharing with about 1,000 other tourists spiritual). Still, it is the burial site of such luminaries as Vasco da Gama, who discovered a sea route to India and all its riches, and of famed Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa. Jeronimos, like most churches and palaces built in Portugal during the late Middle Ages, was built in the Manueline style, a unique Portuguese version of Gothic architecture in which the country’s nautical orientation is well-represented. Manueline structures are typically adorned with the cross, the globe and the braided-rope. That certainly tells you what was most important at the time: Catholicism, navigation and the sea. The city is divided into districts, with Belem being the original old city and home to many of the monuments visitors come to see. Belem Tower, the only one left standing of three 16th century fortress outlooks that guarded Lisbon from invaders, is an iconic symbol of the city. Situated near the monastery, is was actually built in the sea, but over the

Left page, top to bottom: 17th century church of santa engracia, statue inside jeronimos monastery; 66 -foot christ the king monument this page, clockwise from top left: belem tower, nearby caiscais, inside jeronimos monastery, the exterior of jeronimos monastery

centuries, the water has receded to leave it squarely on the shore. Also in this area is the iconic 1960 statue Monument of the Discoveries, depicting 33 key figures seminal to Portugal’s role in world exploration. And next to Jeronimos Monastery is the Maritime Museum, with 17,000 ship-related items, including a wooden archangel Raphael that accompanied da Gama to India and maps reflecting the 16th-century world—or what the Portuguese of the time thought it looked like. Don’t miss the museum’s gift shop, where you can find beautifully detailed miniatures of 15th-century galleons. Another remarkable site on the waterfront is Lisbon’s Christ the King statue, inspired by the Corcovado statue in Rio, after Lisbon’s Cardinal Cerejeira saw it there. Local legend has it that when he came back home, he spent the next 10 years collecting funds, determined to build a similar one for Lisbon. The 660-foot structure serves as a

spiritual guardian for the devoutly Roman Catholic country (reportedly 40 percent of the population attends church services regularly). Another sight that will look familiar is the Salazar Bridge, a shorter replica of the Golden Gate in San Francisco and designed in 1966 by the same company, American Bridge. However, Lisbon’s expanse has a pretty impressive modification, added in the 1990s just underneath the multi-lane highway: a train track that takes commuters in and out of the city—230 feet up in the air! Apparently city life is expensive, so while the surrounding suburbs house 3 million, the city proper numbers only 500,000 residents. While you’re in Lisbon, don’t miss the city’s traditional pasteis de nata (custard tarts), maybe even at its most famous café, A Brasileira in Chiado Square. A favorite haunt of Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa, Brasileira

opened in 1905 and was known not only for its treats, but also for having the only telegraph in the city, so residents flocked there to get news. You might try passing for a Lisboeta by ordering a bica, the local term for an espresso. After you’ve had your fill of ‘the big city’ and its sometimes taxing uphill climbs, you might want to explore nearby towns, which are destinations in their own right. Just outside Lisbon is Estoril (Portuguese for ‘star’), which boasts a casino and its own Grand Prix. Beyond that is charming Cascais, pronounced kash-kiesh, a town the guidebooks call ‘a fishing village.’ In reality it’s more small city than village, but it is scenic and has an active, pastoral harbor with plenty of fishing boats. Beyond that is the captivating medieval town of Sintra, with its three amazing palaces. In just 20 minutes you can enter the Middle Ages and stay until you’re ready to return to the city of seven hills.

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the custard pastries, pasteis de nata. These can be enjoyed just about anywhere. Another popular spot is the wharf area, Doca de Santa Amaro, where old warehouses have been turned into stylish restaurants. Word is this is the spot for lively nightlife. As for dining specialties of the area, that list includes: bacalhau, a form of salted cod frequently served as cod cakes; grilled sardines (which do not resemble those headless canned variety we eat); arroz de marisco, the Portuguese version of paella; and caldeirada, fish stew.

Lisbon is known for quaint textile designs depicting roosters, chickens, stylized flowers and other natural elements, typically in red, yellow and blue on white. Fine ceramics and exquisite tiles are also characteristic of the area and reflect its Moorish heritage.

I suggest taking day trips from town to outlying areas. These are scenic, quiet, on the water and historic. Public transportation is easy, and car service is relatively cheap. Our guide, John Santo, chauffeured us all around for five hours for about $150 . Drivers line the harbor where cruise ships dock, or you can find one through your hotel, but that may cost more. Also suggested: the LisboaCard, a flat-rate pass that includes admission to many sites and public transportation options. It can also be used on trains and buses to get to Sintra and Caiscais, but bring the entire booklet with you, as sometimes venues want to tear out the actual coupons. Note that many Lisbon sites are free on Sunday until 2 p.m. and closed on Monday. Another fun activity might be watching a bullfight, less gory here than in Spain, as the Portuguese pride themselves on not killing the bull.

Near the city center are two four-star hotels, Hotel Lisboa and Hotel Britania. The former has 112 classy rooms, and the latter is a smaller, boutique hotel with 33 rooms. They are both on quiet streets off the very bustling Avenida de Liberdade. Hotel Avenida Palace, in the noisier city center known as Baixa, is a five-star option with plenty of local color. Built in 1892 to complement Rossio train station, it offers Old World elegance.

LEISURE

“When I lived at home, I paid a lot of insurance, taxes, home maintenance and repairs… I never knew when something was going to go wrong. When I look at all those expenses and worries, I think I have a great deal here, and I didn’t have to come up with a large up-front sum.”

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Bridge with Bl♠nd

by kenneth bland

Remember the good old days, when we opened one-no-trump or a strong two-bid and no one dared get in our auction? Not anymore! Pre-empts and defensive bidding are not only common, but a way of life. At the ‘local dupe,’ South opened 2 ♣ (strong and artificial), West jumped to three ♥, North bid four ♦, and East doubled. By the time South got to bid their real suit, they were at the four level. South decided to bid what they thought they could make: six ♠. Vulnerable: North/South South Deals The bidding: S W 2♣ 3♥

4♦ double 6♠ pass pass pass

The pre-empt did its job: six no-trump is ‘cold’! The hand:

North ♠ 42 ♥K ♦AQ9862 ♣ 8 5 4 2

WEST

♠ 1 0 5 3 ♥ Q J 10 9 7 4 3 ♦ void ♣ J 10 3

EAST

♠ void ♥865 ♦ KJ107543 ♣ K 9 7

SOUTH ♠AKQJ9876 ♥A2 ♦ void ♣AQ6

West leads the ♥Queen. You win the King and gladly throw a losing ♣ six on the Ace of ♦.

Not so fast! West trumps the Ace with the three of ♠ and returns the 10 of ♠. Now what? The winning line is to trump the Ace of ♥ in the dummy and hope East holds the King of ♣. You successfully finesse the Queen of ♣ for your 12th trick. Well done!

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Q| My RHO opened one ♥; I held.

♠ K ♥ A 10 9 8 ♦ K Q 10 6 ♣ A J 10 5, so

I passed; my partner in last seat held. ♠A Q 9 ♥6 2 ♦J 9 7 5 ♣K 9 8 7 also passed. We beat one ♥ a couple of tricks but received a bad score, having been cold for a game. What should we have done? Who was at fault?

A| Overcall 1 no-trump. We like to have a totally balanced hand, but waiting for your partner to take action when you have a good hand can be a mistake. Your partner had an imperfect hand to balance with a double. I would have chosen the ‘high road’ and re-opened. Many players will pass without four ♠. Blame-Fault Meter: You: 65% | Partner: 35%

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2 to 4 p.m. | Kodner Gallery | Sales benefit local nonprofits | kodnergallery.com >> Missouri native Joseph Orr has been painting since 1972 and will share his work with the community during the Missouri Masters Series.

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rom-com, which made it more palatable than the old Jennifer Aniston/Jennifer Lopez/Julia Roberts variety. Those leading ladies are of another generation, which, I think, is just the point here. This bunch— Emily Blunt, Mark Duplass and Rosemarie DeWitt—are today’s young people, with today’s problems. And more to the point, today’s answers. I don’t want to spoil the plot, so the most I can say is there are three 30-somethings in various stages of despair about circumstances in their lives, and they become enmeshed with each other in unpredictable ways. The setting is on the San Juan Islands off Vancouver, and the scenery shots are breathtaking, but the melodramatic music and lingering of the camera during those moments is somewhat silly. This is a romantic comedy, not Armageddon! Should You See It? This one is better as a rental. It was slow and plodding, with not much substance (or even entertainment value).—d.w.

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Meet Ted, the foul-mouthed, pot-smoking teddy bear who came to life after a young boy wished for a best friend 30 years ago. Now, the two ‘thunder buddies’ are grown men (or bears) with no intention of growing up. It’s Seth MacFarlane’s first full-length film, and not surprisingly, it’s like watching a live-action episode of Family Guy. The cameos are hilarious, and there is a storyline somewhere amid the four-letter words and debauchery, but really, no one is seeing this movie for the plot. Should You See It? If you like MacFarlane’s brand of off-color, raunchy humor, you’ll love this. If not, it’ll be the longest 106 minutes of your life. —C.K.

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7/20-7/21 legally blonde: the musical COCA | $6 to $8 | cocastl.org

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8:15 p.m. | Muny $10 to $70 | muny.org >> Featuring a blockbuster score, follow the story of the all-girl singing trio from Chicago called The Dreams. Jennifer Holliday reprises her Tony-winning role of Effie.

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T&S properties 7 Country Estates Place ] by lauren madras listing price | $1,098,000 listing agent | dave & sabrina robb of dielmann sotheby’s international realty “We raised three kids in this house and loved every minute of it,” says the owner of 7 Country Estates Place in Frontenac. “Now that they’re all grown and on their own, we decided to move into a condo in Clayton.” The 6,700-square-foot home is situated on 1.5 acres of lush, naturally landscaped lawn. The home was constructed in the 1960s, and rumor has it the first owner was a 7UP executive who chose lot No. 7 for obvious reasons. The open floor plan and huge windows throughout much of the home makes it a wonderful place to entertain. There’s also a beautiful indoor pool with enough light and access to the outdoors that it offers the best of both worlds. “The maintenance is a breeze, since no leaves or animals ever get into the water,” he says. “But there’s sun and great views. The kids always loved being able to swim when there was a foot of snow on the ground.” Careful construction and ventilation prevent that noxious, indoor-pool smell, so the chemicals aren’t noticeable in other parts of the house, he says. The pool opens to an outdoor patio and a backyard big enough for a game of touch football, or for future owners to install a tennis court—or even another pool. A five-car garage is attached, with the driveway doubling as a basketball court. The laundry room is located just inside the garage entrance, off the mudroom.

The hearth room, living room and pool flow well into one another. The kitchen is located near one bedroom suite, while two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom and huge closets. The master suite enjoys a private, spa-like bath with terrazzo floors, tub and separate shower. An attached dressing room and lots of closet space round out the master. “We have always loved this neighborhood, which has about 10 homes all pretty similar in vintage to ours,” the owner says. “It’s just a great house, perfect for a family.”

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314.721.4755

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1 Squires Lane

FrontenaC ~ $1,949,900

HuntleigH ~ $1,999,900

12 Dunlora Lane

53 Huntleigh Woods

HuntleigH ~ $3,499,900

HuntleigH ~ $3,899,900

sold in 30 days

Wayne Norwood Broker 314 .629.3931 Ben Patton

Business Planner & Analyst

155 Carondelet Plaza, #604

4 Hacienda Drive

Clayton ~ $1,199,900

Realtor Since 1936

ladue ~ $1,199,900 l

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951 Norrington Way Fenton ~ $1,199,900 l

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527 winDy HiLLS acreS Lane ~ $1,499,000 Four bedroom Colonial on six plus secluded acres with manicured lawn, pool and guest house.

Heather Killebrew 314.630.6340

13 Twin SpringS Lane

Ladue ~ $1,799,900 2.98 acres, 5+br/7ba, outdoor space with pool.

4 TaLL TimberS Drive

Ladue ~ $1,399,000 Rare opportunity for newer equestrian property.

1019 HampTon park Drive Richmond Heights ~ $1,395,000 5br/6ba/6400sf/1.63 acres finest finishes.

115 brigHTon way

Clayton ~ $1,299,000 Newer home, main floor master, elevator.

Stephanie Connell 265.4739

Ann 647.3129 | DeeDee 503.3363

Wayne and Ben 629.3931

Stephanie Connell 265.4739

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1126 beLLa viSTa Drive

Frontenac ~ $1,049,000 Ladue Schools. 5br/6ba/ 6500sf/1 acre.

18024 bonHomme benD

Chesterfield ~ $949,900 Executive retreat, 4br/6ba/5,500sf total.

Town and Country ~ $899,000 Classic colonial, finished LL walks out to pool.

12026 TinDaLL Drive

225 n. HarriSon avenue

Wayne and Ben 629.3931

Bob 570.8888 | Stephanie 265.4739

Stephanie Connell 265.4739

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44 goDwin Lane

325 n. meramec avenue, #32

6827 perSHing avenue University City ~ $419,900 5br/3ba, 2,700sf in Ames Place.

Des Peres ~ $410,000 3br/3ba, master suite with renovated bath.

Wayne and Ben 629.3931

Stephanie Connell 265.4739

Wayne and Ben 629.3931

Stephanie Connell 265.4739

Ladue ~ $699,900 4,100+sf with pool. Backs to Bogey Club.

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Clayton ~ $699,900 Top floor condo, 2800+sf, open floor plan.

Realtor Since 1936 | July 11, 2012

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1 PillsBury Place

Ladue ~ $1,595,000 | Spacious, newer Ladue home, 10,284sf plus finished lower level, 5 bedrooms, main floor master suite, 3-car garage, 1+ acre.

54 Fair oaks Ladue ~ $1,525,000 | Newer custom home in desirable neighborhood, first floor master suite, open kitchen/breakfast/family room, finished lower level.

Ann Wroth

314.440.0112 amwroth@aol.com

holly Bry 51 Westmoreland Place

Central West End ~ $2,295,000 Magnificent Manse, renovated to perfection 12,500sf

7 ladue lane

Ladue ~ $1,990,000 Fabulous floor plan, newer 5,900sf home, pool.

314.276.7727 hfb1226@aol.com

July 2012 Completion

30 Brentmoor Park

7409 somerset avenue

150 carondelet #2202 Clayton ~ 1,100,000 Former display, furniture included.

Clayton ~ $1,075,000 Clayton Gardens. 3,944sf, finished LL.

Ann Wroth

Holly Bry

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open Sunday 1-3

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422 n. Warson road

315 n. meramec, #33

7850 Gannon avenue

1037 dorchester avenue

Ann Wroth | Holly Bry

Holly Bry

Ann Wroth

Ann Wroth | Holly Bry

Clayton ~ $1,749,999 7br/5.5ba, Gorgeous 1.7 acres, pool

Ladue ~ $899,000 Charming home with first floor master.

Clayton ~ $1,375,000 New Construction. 4,906sf total.

Clayton ~ $449,000 Newer 2br/2.5ba 1,948sf condo.

Realtor Since 1936

University City ~ $360,000 Charming 3br/2.5ba home.

www.gladysmanion.com

8331 university drive

Kirkwood ~ $199,000 Well maintained 2br, 2ba.

314.721.4755

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709 Cross Timbers Drive | $335,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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155 Carondelet Plaza, #500 | $1,325,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 7564 Wydown Blvd., #2B | $369,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 7564 Wydown Blvd., #1A | $289,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 7500 York Drive | $1.2 million | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 315 N. Meramec Ave., #33 | $449,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com 155 Carondelet Plaza, #802 | $1.1 million | 1-3 p.m. | 314.277.4465

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35 Overhills Drive | $1,849,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 10 Godwin Lane | $725,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 1 Pillsbury Place | $1,595,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com 54 Fair Oaks drive | $1,525,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com 2 Edgewood Road | $1,999,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com

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7148 Pershing Ave. | $345,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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8 Long Meadows Lane | $2.1 million | 1-4 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

10 godwin lane

54 fair oaks drive

7500 york drive 8 long meadows lane

1 Pillsbury place

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Colleen McCoole Payne] red key realty leaders by tony di martino A bad home-buying experience with an ill-prepared agent inspired Colleen McCoole Payne to go into real estate. “I knew I’d be good at helping clients make the best choice,” Payne says. An agent for nine years, she recently joined Red Key Realty Leaders. She and husband Christopher have a 20-month-old daughter, Layla. “I grew up in University City. My dad was a carpenter and painter when I was a kid, and later became president of Alberici Corp. He and my mom renovated a handful of homes. That’s where my interest in construction and renovation comes from. I majored in communications and minored in studio art at Saint Louis University. I was an art director in advertising for a few years, but eventually returned to my roots at Alberici, spending six years there before heading into real estate. I got my first clients when I was on phone duty at the office. They were looking for someone to sell their home. I didn’t want them to know I was brand-new on the job! I sold their home and helped them find another one, and they became close friends. After years of working with them, I finally admitted they’d been my first sale. We had a good laugh. When they moved to Chicago, they asked me to help them hunt for a house there. There are no difficult clients. There are just difficult circumstances or situations. I try to figure out a reasonable solution to every challenge. I enjoy guiding my clients, helping them visualize feasible changes that can make a home fit their needs. If you need a 9-to-5 routine, real estate is not the career for you. Income is not a given. Agents don’t get paid unless a deal closes, so you can put months into a listing and have the whole thing fall apart. It can be a tough pill to swallow. This doesn’t even feel like a job to me! I am proof that business comes at a steady pace if you’re honest and true to your clients. It almost always comes down to price. If a home needs updates or repairs, I advise the seller to tackle those up front. If you can’t afford the upgrades, lower your price. But typically, buyers assign higher prices to repairs and improvements than what they actually cost, forcing your asking price even lower. So sellers are better off doing the fixes, preferably before listing. Nothing surprises me anymore. In this market, I’m prepared for anything and everything.”

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(July 16 - Aug. 16) (AM/PM/Full Day) We also offer year-round Private & Group Lessons (all ages). Stringing, Coaching, and More... EMAIL: lancevodicka@aol.com

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Electrical

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Olivia’s Cleaners

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

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Pet Services Yucko’s

Questions? Fidelity, background, locate individuals, etc. 30 years exp. William McAvoy, Jr. 314-805-8809 MO. Lic. #201014153 IL. Lic. # 115.001507

Tree Services

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!

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[ 63141 ] July 11, 2012

242 College Ave. $505,000 Agent: Scott Scheffing Avenue Real Estate Group Price per square foot: $153.03

42 Hanley Downs St. $425,000 Agent: Liz Little Elizabeth Real Estate Price per square foot: $196.49

6 Winfield Pointe Lane $488,500 Agent: Mark & Neil Gellman Coldwell Banker Premier Group Price per square foot: $180.46

8016 Clayton Lane Court $761,275 Agent: Keith Manzer Laura McCarthy-Clayton Price per square foot: $261.97

[ 63122 ]

[ 63119 ]

[ 63117 ]

[ 63105 ] [ 63131 ]

155 Gay Ave. $820,000 Agent: Barbara Wulfing Janet McAfee Price per square foot: $237.89

22 Portland Drive $727,000 Agent: Elaine Medve Upper End Properties Price per square foot: $214.96

17954 Saddle Horn Road $590,000 Agent: Kelli Ewen RE/MAX Select Price per square foot: $130.65

14308 Gatwick Court $377,000 Agent: Ann Carter Janet McAfee

414 S. Van Buren Ave. $530,000 Agent: Brad G Elsner Keller Williams Realty St. Louis Price per square foot: $170.97

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17274 Jeffreys Crossing Lane $865,000 Agent: Joan Schnoebelen Laura McCarthy-Town & Country Price per square foot: $227.03

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[ 63017 ]

[ 63005 ]

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2509 High School Drive $652,000 Agent: Joan Schnoebelen Laura McCarthy-Town & Country Price per square foot: $207.91

2 Graybridge Lane $970,000 Agent: Gina Bundy Gladys Manion Real Estate

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White with gray leather interior, 28,430 miles, 1 owner, premium package, heated & cooled seats, parking aid, smart access key, sport package, sunroof.

2004 Lexus RX 330 $16,560

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