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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] We’re very excited about a project Town & Style is launching: a celebration of St. Louis’ bicenquinquagenary (that means 250th anniversary, according to Dr. Math). The organization stl250 has invited us to find a unique and meaningful way to contribute to the momentous occasion—and I’m proud of how we’ve met the challenge.

Neighborhoods grow up around people, after all, so for our stl250 project we want to know: What did your people do in their early years here in St. Louis? Our contribution to the birthday celebration will be the stories of everyday St. Louisans who built our town, whether by deliberately setting out ‘to do something big,’ or just by going about their daily business of opening a barber shop, a grocery store or working at the downtown Famous Barr.

So we’re asking readers to send 150 words about their families’ St. Louis origins and an applicable photo (hopefully vintage) to tellus@townandstyle.com. Our goal is to publish 250 during the city’s big birthday year, 2014.

Just think back on the stories of your youth—the ones told by Grandma and Grandpa, Bubby and Zadie, Nanna and PawPaw. Those are the ones that show it takes a village.

—Dorothy F. Weiner Editor in Chief

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INSIDER COVER STORY – Great Circle ON THE PAGE TALK OF THE TOWNS CHARLIE’S TOWN BOOKSHELF – Exhibition Bookshelf HEARD AROUND THE CAMPFIRE FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES COVER STORY – Commerce Trust Co. SPECIAL FEATURE – Keep It In The Family NOSTALGIA – Elleard Heffern

[ photo album ] 24 SNAPPED! World Affairs Council 24 Craft Alliance 25 Westminster Christian Academy 25 Great Rivers Environmental Law Center 26 Circus Flora 27 American Parkinson Disease Association 28 St. Louis Language Immersion Schools 28 Forest Park Forever 29 HAPPENINGS 30 I DO – Sarah Zoller & Ben Levinson

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WEIGH YOUR OPTIONS COVER STORY – Evolution Fitness HEALTH – Trying To Trim HEALTH CHECK PROBLEM SOLVED – Frizz Fighters ASK THE EXPERTS – Toe Touch-Ups

[ leisure ] 42 ON THE TABLE – Nordstrom Café Bistro 45

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GO WEST, GO SHOPPING COVER STORY – Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield BEST IN TOWN – West County Fun BRIDGE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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WE’RE SORRY | In the July 24 Insider column, we incorrectly identified

Dave Beckwith. He is the Louis Vuitton-Plaza Frontenac store sales associate, and Deborah Stueckel is the store manager. Also in that issue, on p.7, we incorrectly identified Wendy Boveri, who is event chairperson for Birthright’s upcoming Lighting the Night for Life Gala on Sept. 7. In our July 10 issue on p. 29, we incorrectly quoted Dr. Hamsa Subramanian, who spoke about immunoglobulin A deficiency, not immunoglobulin B.

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7/27 Blake Shelton @blakeshelton St. Louis was awesome lastnight!!! Hey Indianapolis... Think y’all can bring it tonight? !!!

7/27 amanda humbolt @amandahumbolt Headed to #neighborfood in @TheDelmarLoop! Support good causes and taste great food with @DishcrawlSTL. My top pick? @SeoulTaco 7/29 Logan Hershenow @Hersh93 I have the heat on going to work this morning.... I’m sorry what! ? #STLWeather 7/31 Brian Kelly @Brpkelly I get that some #Blues fans hate idea of #Blackhawks player bringing #StanleyCup here. But @Bollig87 is first #STL product on it. #history 7/31 Andrew Mark @andrew_mark I saw @Nelly_Mo at an #STLCards game last week.

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FRONTENAC RACQUET CLUB capped its fifth annual pro doubles classic tournament by naming four new members to the St. Louis Tennis Hall of Fame. Inducted were players Tom Fluri and Gene Fluri.

Hall of Fame archivist Jack Eggmann and longtime tournament organizer Jane Pratt were inducted posthumously.

tourism and hospitality professionals from former Soviet nations. The group talked business and toured the downtown area, marveling at the Gateway Arch. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the delegates came from seven countries, including Azerbaijan and Tajikistan.

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MICDS student TESS MANDOLI will represent Missouri Aug. 13 through 17 in the

Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition.

The event, the ‘little sister’ to the Miss America pageant, takes place in Orlando, Fla. Mandoli, 16, has been promoting diversity throughout her year of service as Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen 2013. Her parents are Dan and Ming Mandoli of Creve Coeur.

The Press Club of

Metropolitan St. Louis is sponsoring a scholarship in honor of the late MARTIN QUIGLEY, the reporter and PR pro who co-founded the club and served as its first president.

Quigley’s storied career took him from the Kansas City Star to writing Fireside Chat radio addresses for President Franklin D. Roosevelt to a senior partnership at Fleishman Hillard. He was known for coaching budding reporters and helping them land jobs.

The scholarship will go to a student at Webster University, his daughter Catherine Gurley’s alma mater. To contribute, see stlpressclub.org.

DR. F. SESSIONS COLE, chief medical officer and director of the division of newborn medicine at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, has been named to the March of Dimes national board of trustees.

Cole plays a key role in the nonprofit’s Prematurity Campaign, which seeks to help women reduce the risk of preterm labor and birth. He and his wife, Dr. Pat Cole, will co-chair the Signature Chefs Auction, a March of Dimes fundraiser Sept. 25 at The Ritz-Carlton.

Marshall Cohen is a respected community leader today, but as a youngster he battled learning disabilities and, later, depression.

That didn’t stop him from founding Lift for Life Academy, which started as a gym to get kids off the streets and developed into St. Louis’ first magnet school. Rough Cuts, Cohen’s frank, humorous memoir about how his experiences inspired him to help other kids, has just been released and is available on amazon.com.

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GREAT CIRCLE by tony di martino NOT EVERY CHILD IS CAREFREE, and not every parent can solve problems with a few

words of wisdom and a hug. In real life, sometimes children get neglected or abused, or their behavioral problems are so disruptive they can tear a family apart. When kids need help far beyond what most families can offer, Great Circle is there for them.

Formed by the 2009 merger of Boys & Girls Town of Missouri and Edgewood Children’s Center, Great Circle provides education, treatment, prevention and support services to kids in need. “We reshape vulnerable lives through a community of partners, teachers and leaders, giving young people and families the confidence to create bright futures,” explains Peppy Howard-Willms, vice president of educational services for the nonprofit. “We provide critical support and education for severely troubled kids who have a broad range of emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges, including austism spectrum disorders.”

Great Circle touches the lives of more than 11,000 children and family members annually through its campuses and services around the region. Currently, more than 200 students from 40 school districts in the metropolitan area attend school daily at the Edgewood campus in Webster Groves; 60 children are in full-time residential care. “By the time kids come to us, many have suffered severe trauma and gone through numerous unsuccessful educational or foster placements,” Howard-Willms says.“Our goal is to stabilize them academically and emotionally, so they can get back to their home school districts or families whenever possible.” Every effort is made to keep the family intact, she notes. “But if the home environment is unstable despite intervention and therapy, we place the child in a loving foster home or with a responsible, caring relative.”

Great Circle’s programs are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and AdvancED; Edgewood is the first school for children with autism to receive accreditation from ISACS, the leading accreditation body for private schools in the central states. Staff includes licensed clinical social workers, counselors, case managers and certified special education teachers. Services also include in-home and in-facility respite care for exhausted families and recreational therapy at Meramec Adventure Learning Ranch in Steelville, Mo. “We’re one of the largest providers of children’s behavioral health care in the state, and the need continues to grow,” Howard-Willms says. “We rely on community support to help us carry out our mission.”

To help raise funds and awareness, Great Circle hosts Starry Starry Night Nov. 9 at the Edward Jones Atrium Lobby. The event, co-chaired by Cindy and John Munich, features drinks, dining and desserts, interactive entertainment, music by the Lindbergh Strolling Strings, and a live performance by The Muny Kids and Teens. Sponsors include Edward Jones.

“Great Circle is there when everyone else has given up hope,” Howard-Willms says. “With our help, kids and families resolve problems, and young people who might otherwise fall by the wayside grow into responsible individuals who make a contribution to society. Caring for kids and families strengthens our community.”

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Grill or saute shrimp and set aside. Cut the wonton sheets into thin strips and fry in oil until golden. Remove, dust lightly with cayenne pepper and set aside.

>> 2 In a large mixing bowl, place vinaigrette, kale, corn, peppers, onion and salt. Mix well. Place salad in serving bowl and top with wonton strips and shrimp.

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2 oz. smoked tomato vinaigrette (recipe below) 2 oz. each baby kale, red onion and grilled red pepper slices 1 oz. each mixed greens and grilled corn ¼ t. each salt and cayenne pepper 5 marinated shrimp (recipe below) 2 wonton dough sheets 1 lime wedge 1 c. oil

2 T. each lime juice and orange juice 1 T. cilantro 1 t. each salt and garlic ½ c. oil >> Place all ingredients in a blender and puree.

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This saying, first recorded in 1670 in John Ray’s English Proverbs, struck an early blow for equality. It meant that what applies to a person of one gender in a particular situation is equally appropriate for a person of the opposite gender in a similar situation. Even in those days, it often had a sexual connotation as in, women were just as entitled to engage in dalliances as men. An earlier version appeared in John Heywood’s A Dialogue Conteinyng the Nomber in Effect of All the Prouerbes in the Englishe Tongue, published in the mid-1500s: “As well for the coowe as for the bull.”

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Disrespecting the American flag is one thing.

But swiping more than 100 of them from a Korean War veteran’s yard, over the Fourth of July weekend no less, is quite another. It takes a special kind of knucklehead—a doofus, dare we say a numbskull—to commit such a heinous act. When neighbors heard about the mass flag disappearance, they surprised Walter Schoenke of Ballwin with 100 replacement Stars ’n’ Stripes. If that doesn’t already warm the cockles of your heart, it gets better. The original flags have since been returned, left at the veteran’s doorstep with an apologetic note expressing appreciation for his service. That warms me all the way to the sub-cockle area. In a different time, say the Korean War era, I’d imagine some juvenile prankster would have had a different part of his anatomy warmed for such a misdeed.

‘Petunia Potts’ is the moniker of the flower-pot statue relaxing in a lawn chair on the triangular island at Hillvale and Harcourt drives in Clayton’s Claverach Park neighborhood. Artfully done though she is, she’s actually an advertisement, of sorts, for the children’s garden that

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has sprouted there among the purely decorative flora.

A sign around Petunia’s torso acknowledges the efforts of ‘The Three Gardenteers’: Jack Lewis, 10, his brother Jake, 8, and neighbor Jake Schneider, 10.

If these three young fellows are Athos, Porthos and Aramis (à la Dumas), their D’Artagnan is Judy Bolian, who has been maintaining the plot at this intersection for some 30 years. A member of the local herb society, as well as a master gardener who volunteers at Missouri Botanical Garden, she realized it might be fun to solicit volunteers from among the neighborhood kids.

A master gardener is expected to pass along knowledge and enthusiasm, both of which Bolian has in bushels. She’s also self-deprecating: Too late to realize it was not a weed, she pulled up the French tarragon growing alongside the basil, rosemary and thyme. “But it won’t hurt me to yank up more hosta and day lilies,” she says, if it will make way for produce, and entice more kids to learn the art and science of plant nurture. For now, bikeriding boys drop off the ‘veggies’ of their labor for neighbors.

“They learn what to weed and what to leave,” says Joni Lewis, mom of Jack and one Jake, and they enjoy cukes, tomatoes and okra right from source to table.

Sometimes the yield is meager. All the okra they planted yielded but one pod.

But, as mom points out, the meal created around that lone okra didn’t delight the boys any less.

Creve Coeur recently was the site of something I doubt its suburban streets have ever seen before: a coal miners protest. About 2,000 United Mine Workers of America compatriots came here to protest at the headquarters of Arch Coal about dwindling healthcare benefits. One of them was Shelly, a coal miner’s daughter. Heck, she’s a miner herself, too. She made the trip to the Cityplace office complex in Creve Coeur by bus from West Virginia to join the group. Just as it was hard to tell how many UMWA representatives were here, crammed as they were on an outer road between buses and a lake adjacent to the

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business park, it wasn’t clear whether they were even barking up the right tree. Over the last few years a corporate spinoff, then a bankruptcy, muddy their trail of tears. Although UMWA has a suit pending in federal court in West Virginia claiming coal companies have ‘schemed’ to eliminate benefits, market factors are not making a coal miner’s life any easier. ‘Green’ practices are changing the industry, which has had to deal with an evolving energy market, observers say; there is a much lower demand domestically for high-sulfur coal.

Diving into a Jilly’s cupcake is an experience like no other—it’s like an ice-cream sundae that doesn’t melt; so moist, it’s hard to tell icing from cake. It’s … (I must stop. I’m catching the vapors.) Fans of luscious, stuffed cupcakes not quite as big as your head shouldn’t lament the mid-July closing of Jilly’s Cupcake Bar a-Go-Go in Des Peres; short of visiting the flagship location in U. City, they can find the treats at the Des Peres Schnucks. And, OMG … there are now four ‘cupcakeinspired’ ice cream flavors available, with names like ‘24 Karat Cake.’ Weep not that Jilly’s a-Go-Go has stop-stopped.

Wail only for your waistline: You also can now fix that Jilly’s fix at Schnucks 24 hours a day, right around the corner from the former Colonnade Center shop.

Update on The Book House, currently located in a circa-1863 home in Rock Hill: It will remain

there through September as it readies to move its new, used and collectible book business to 7352 Manchester Road, into a storefront right on the ’Wood’s downtown strip. As for the amazing antebellum home—dating to the Civil War’s Gettysburg battle—there is rumor that Expert House Movers will be hired to relocate the home somewhere, no plan yet divulged. The company already has experience with an antebellum home in Rock Hill—the historic Fairfax House, which was moved a few hundred feet to make way for a gas station/convenience store (‘progress,’ you know). Meanwhile, in the development-addled burg of Rock Hill, a storage facility is to go up where the old house now sits. Sigh.

In a classic contest between homeowners and a corporation intent on commercial development nearby, score it: Residents 1, Allegro 0.

About 100 homeowners appeared at a planning and zoning commission meeting recently to express displeasure at the desire of Allegro, a builder of senior-living communities, to construct a complex on a 13-acre tract in Town & Country, along Clayton Road just east of Mason Road.

A portion of the property was a onetime gas station and zoned commercial, as is the Mason Woods Village shopping center. But the rest is zoned ‘suburban estates’—this is Town & Country, after all, where suburbs are wont to sprawl in comfort. And the commission agreed, in this case voting unanimously to maintain the status quo. The other shoe could drop Aug. 12 at the city council meeting.

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The Loop is already hopping pretty much all day long. But with a 24-hour restaurant— Peacock Loop Diner— planned for nearly 5,000 square feet of the rapidly developing mixed-use project that will welcome some 600 Washington University students to new digs for the fall 2014 term, some hopping will continue until the wee hours start to get big again. Meanwhile, a second Global Foods location (home based in Kirkwood) will take up nearly 15,000 square feet of retail space planned for the nearly 4-anda-half acres dedicated to student housing and retail facing the Loop along Delmar Boulevard west of Eastgate Avenue.

Think urban grocery, like Culinaria downtown at 9th and Olive streets.

Peacock = colorful, so it comes as no surprise that ebullient entrepreneur and civic fuse-lighter Joe Edwards is behind the diner. His destination restaurant and entertainment venue, Blueberry Hill, has thrived in the Loop since 1972. (Oh, yeah … more recently there’s been that little Pageant/Pin-Up Bowl/Moonrise Hotel/east-of-Skinker thing going on.)

Many residents of that distant land known as Wildwood love to ride horses. But some aren’t so keen on the possibility of more traffic in the area. Bicycle traffic, that is. Lovers of the latter conveyance, cyclists, are chomping at the bit for an eventual extension of the Great Rivers Greenway trail network from the Monarch Levee in Chesterfield south to the Meramec Greenway in Wildwood. An ‘open house’ approach has been taken to field comments, pro and con, on a project of many miles that may take years to complete, in any event, as part of a network of recreational trails—some 600 miles in all. Residents along Centaur Road (hmmm; half human, half equine) have expressed concerns about an influx of cyclists: Enough, already. To be sure, as is the case with any segment of the population on a public roadway, some bicyclists are as arrogant as drivers of expensive European sports cars. What’s up with riding two abreast on a two-lane country road?

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[ Our family is back in town after a trip to Tulsa, Okla.

Traveling west, I realized one could spend a vacation just on I-44. The SIGHTS ON OR VERY CLOSE TO THE INTERSTATE include the Anheuser-Busch Brewery tour, The Magic House, Six Flags, Meramec Caverns and the Jesse James Wax Museum in Sullivan, Mo., St. James Winery, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield in Republic, George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, and the National Fish Hatchery in Neosho. ]

[ The WOODY GUTHRIE CENTER just opened in Tulsa. It houses archives of songs and artifacts from the singer and has a lot of interactive exhibits. Also, Tulsa’s Oklahoma Aquarium celebrates its 10th birthday this summer. It features the largest bull sharks in captivity, which you can walk under in a glass tunnel. Great for the family. ]

[ While in Gulf Shores, Ala., earlier this year, I noticed their TRADITIONAL GREEK SALADS (olives, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, feta cheese) were served with potato salad. In Tulsa, I had lunch at Zoe’s Kitchen, where the Greek salad is served the same way. What gives? It turns out Zoe’s Kitchen is a chain of 88 restaurants based in Alabama, where people apparently like to combine Greek and potato salads. ]

[ You know you’re in Oklahoma when you go into a convenience store and all beer has a low 3.2 percent alcohol content. The adjoining states of Missouri and Oklahoma have some of the nation’s least and most restrictive ALCOHOL LAWS, respectively. ]

[ Missouri could learn a couple of things from Oklahoma, starting with HIGHWAY TOLLS. Oklahoma charged us $4 to drive on I-44, where the pavement is smooth and the highway is landscaped like a golf course. The drive on Highway 44 in Missouri, by comparison, is free, bumpy and uneven.

Also, MODOT has cut back on mowing and the ‘natural’ look appears disheveled and unkempt. ]

[ Second, Oklahomans have not pockmarked their portion of I-44 with BILLBOARDS. As a result, the Sooner State’s green and gentle hills appear scenic and beautiful. In striking contrast, Missouri should be nicknamed The Billboard State. Its beauty along I-44 is obscured by so-called ‘outdoor advertising.’

Certainly, the visual blight is not limited to rural Missouri. Do we honestly think out-of-towners are impressed with our billboards on Highway 170 near Lambert Airport? ]

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MODERATOR ANTON DISCLAFANI (FRONT LEFT) AND EXHIBITION BOOKSHELF PARTICIPANTS PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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by stephanie zeilenga

ABOUT THE CLUB Exhibition Bookshelf is not your average book club. A new program run by

the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, the club combines literature with visual art. Book selections currently coincide with the art installation Donald Judd: The Multicolored Works, on display through January 2014, which explores the concepts of color, space and material. “Donald Judd was a big bibliophile,” says programs coordinator Philip Matthews.

“His love of literature and his love of color fused together to form the book club.” The selected books represent a variety of genres and forms but are tied together through each author’s use of color. “The discussion weaves into Donald Judd’s treatments, and you’re surrounded by his multi-colored work,” says Matthews.

“It’s an unusual and inspiring place to have a book club.”

The club is free and open to the public, but space is limited. RSVP to Matthews at pmatthews@pulitzerarts.org or 314.446.2057.

ABOUT THE BOOK Alison Bechdel explores her relationship with her closeted gay father and her own coming-of-age as a woman and lesbian in the graphic memoir Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic. The title comes from Bechdel’s father’s profession as a director of a funeral home, which the family called the ‘fun home.’ Bechdel also describes how she discovered her sexuality, a major theme of the memoir, through the written word.

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>> “Fun Home is such a daring, explosive book that we couldn’t help but be excited by what Bechdel

does on the page. And the energy of the Donald Judd exhibition informed our discussion in interesting ways. I think we all made connections between art and literature we wouldn’t have otherwise noticed.”

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>> “I was fascinated by the form of Fun Home. I’ve never read a graphic memoir before. The book club discussion inspired me to look differently at both Judd’s work and Bechdel’s and to see them connected by grid-like patterns.”

- KRISTI B. >> “I really enjoyed the club’s discussion of how Bechdel echoes text with graphic image, and even echoes image with image. For example, one participant pointed out the parallelism between the /\ shape of Bechdel’s father lifting a bed-sheet to reveal a cadaver, and Bechdel’s idiosyncratic mark /\ in her diary that stood in for the phrase, ‘I think.’ A really powerful connection.”

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Globe-trotting students had several opportunities to explore the world this summer. A trip to the Grand Canyon, which included a float trip down the Colorado River and outings to Zion National Park and Pink Coral Sand Dune Park, complemented students’ eighth grade earth science classes.

Another group spent nine days exploring Spain and blogged about their experiences. Finally, high school students participating in a French cultural immersion trip traveled to cities in France, Belgium and Switzerland and stayed with families from the Burroughs sister school in Bellignat, France.

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A team of four Kirkwood third graders, calling themselves the Rapid Fire Banana Guns, took 12th place at Destination Imagination’s Global Finals, the world’s largest critical thinking and problem-solving competition. This year, 100,000 students competed to earn a spot at Global Finals, held late May at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. The Rapid Fire Banana Guns, among about 8,000 students who advanced to the finals, answered questions on science, technology, engineering and math and completed improvisation, project management and innovation challenges.

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Last month, Washington Wizards guard and Chaminade alumnus Brad Beal returned to his alma mater to host a basketball camp.

Campers sharpened their skills on the court and interacted with Beal through picture and autograph sessions. Beal, who was joined by his personal skills coach, Drew Hanlen, was the third overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft and was twice named NBA Rookie of the Month during his first professional season.

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Participants in the Missouri History Museum’s Teens Make History program curated ‘Between Two Worlds: Veterans Journey Home,’ on display through Oct. 20. The exhibit explores how military members stay connected to home while deployed and how they readjust to civilian life. “The most rewarding part was seeing the veterans and other museum guests experiencing the exhibit and hearing positive comments,” says Crossroads participant Devi Acharya. Other students involved include Tyshaun Randalph, East St. Louis High; Vaughan Davis, Eureka High; Rachele Banks, Soldan International Studies High; and Jacob Laseter, Brentwood High.

DAYSPRING SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Earlier this summer, DaySpring School of the Arts celebrated its 20th anniversary by preparing and performing As You Like It for the Shakespeare Family Festival in Millennium Park. Students learned about the literary great as they built sets, created costumes and performed. Earlier this month, DaySpring students ages 10 to 18 participated in a workshop performing The Pirates of Penzance at Westport Playhouse, where they learned drama, voice, dance and set construction.

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THE FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER, STAYS TOGETHER. But what about the family that works together in a business? Chances are, they do more fighting than playing—unless they get expert guidance.

Commerce Trust Company, a division of Commerce Bank, has provided comprehensive financial services for business owners and other clients since 1906. “Many owners don’t have time to handle the details that wealth management requires,” says Guy Hockerman, a vice president and senior financial planner in the company’s financial services advisory group. “They often have complex business and personal planning needs that cause them to defer wealth management issues. We provide integrated solutions that help them achieve their goals.”

The need for guidance exists at every stage. “When you’re starting out, you need a solid business plan and structure in place, backed up by the proper accounting and legal professionals,” Hockerman says. The most common landmine rookie owners encounter is lack of preparation for growth: “Growing too fast is a problem if you’ve failed to plan for sufficient cash flow, personnel and access to capital. That’s why you need good financial advice up front.”

Once the business is thriving, owners might need help diversifying their investments, Hockerman notes.

“Owners tend to reinvest in their companies,” he says. “But when you’re ready to take cash out, our experts can help you understand your investment options and manage your portfolio. We also guide you on different approaches to financing and debt.”

The disability or death of an owner can devastate a business. “Insurance coverage provides continuity for your family and employees if anything happens to you,” Hockerman says. “As the business becomes more valuable, GUY HOCKERMAN there’s more to insure, so you need to reevaluate.” Retirement is another issue that can destabilize a business. “Nearly 70 percent of business owners who retire don’t have a formal succession plan in place,” Hockerman says. “They take it for granted that a family member or key manager might take the reins, but what if that person doesn’t want to, or what if they aren’t right for the job?” He recommends planning for retirement and other transitions, such as selling the business, up to five years in advance.

Most owners find it hard to be objective because they see their company as a member of the family. “That’s understandable, but it’s our job to encourage a broader perspective,” Hockerman says. “Your business is a valuable asset that needs to be grown and protected. With careful planning it will continue to be an asset long after you’ve retired.”

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Five Family-Ownded Businesses,

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Celebrating Michael’s 40th birthday in 1985 at the store’s first location.

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In 1981, Michael Genovese, the father of two young children, had little money to spare. He started a small jewelry business in the basement of a bank anyway. Now, 32 years later, Genovese Jewelers is well out of the basement, and in a freestanding, 7,000-square-foot store of its own on Olive Boulevard in Creve Coeur. And the business manufactures its own jewelry, as well.

But the company is still a family affair. Michael’s son Joe has been running Genovese Jewelers for 17 years, but he’s been a part of the business since he was 13, when he started engraving the backs of watches.

Joe was in high school when they got into manufacturing, first trying out the process in the basement of their home. “We eventually perfected the process and had the factory built,” he says. Manufacturering its own jewelry is one of the company’s niches, Genovese says. It not only keeps prices down but also ensures customers get one-of-a-kind pieces.

And making sure their customers are happy is a top priority for this family-owned business. “My dad has been the quintessential people pleaser,” says Genovese. “These are emotional purchases—either someone buying a 40th anniversary ring or a terrified young man in love.”

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PAUL MINOR, LAWREN CE HANNEK E, LEONAR D HANNEK E

Hanneke’s Market and Westwood Catering, the oldest business in Glendale, has served the neighborhood since 1914. Originally called Westwood Grocery, catering was added in 1974. The Hanneke family has run it since 1934, but didn’t add their name until 1986.

Suzie Hanneke Westerbeck, who runs the business with her husband Brett, is the third generation to do so. Although currently oriented more toward catering, the corner grocery store continues to serve the Glendale community.

Westerbeck’s great-grandfather, Ignatius Hanneke, owned a meat business, and her grandfather, Lawrence, delivered meat for the company to Westwood Grocery, striking up a relationship with the owner. “My grandpa was delivering meat there and the owner asked him if he would be interested in buying it,” says Westerbeck. He ran the store from 1934 until 1975, when he turned it over to Don, Westerbeck’s father.

Hanneke’s acknowledges the community’s contribution to its success—so much so that they had a local muralist paint the history of Glendale on one of its walls.

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Bill Riggs in 1959, just before the Riggs name became available

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Bill Riggs and Amie Riggs Swarts are the third generation to run Riggs Construction and Design, a full-service design and remodeling firm. Their grandparents, Bill and Helen Riggs, founded the business in Kirkwood in 1959. “I’m proud of how my grandfather set the foundation for Riggs to be a name in the community,” says Swarts.

Since becoming seriously involved in the business, Swarts pioneered the selections management process, where a representative from the firm helps clients pick all the little details so important to design.

She credits some of Riggs’ success to lessons from her grandfather. “We buy everything with cash and have no debt,” she says. “That is something my grandfather instilled in my father and passed down.”

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In 1975 the owner of the original Mister Guy in Kansas City (now closed) was looking for someone to expand the store to the St. Louis area. A year later, Carla and Terry Felumb opened a location in Clayton. After a few moves and changes, they opened two gender-specific Mister Guys in 1980 in the Market Place in Ladue, where they are still located today.

Mister Guy prides itself on providing a well-curated merchandising mix. “We’ve always been extremely proud of our garments and their quality,” says Carla Felumb. “They are well-made for the right price and fit into our customers’ wardrobes. We don’t necessarily say we are a trend store because we try to do classic with an updated twist.”

While the merchandise is important, so is the store’s relationship with customers.

“Terry and I were brought up when stores had one-on-one customer service,” says Felumb.

“We’ve always believed that customer service is No. 1, along with knowing your customer and being part of the community. Neither one of us is from here, but St. Louis is our home now.” With their daughter starting to get involved in the business, Mister Guy is set to remain in Felumb hands.

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Terry and Carla Felumb in 1976, the year Mister Guy opened.

Jonathan Kodner’s father Martin, who always loved art, opened Kodner Gallery in 1970.

“He took his passion and turned it into a full-time business, and in doing so we became one of the recognized specialists in American and European art worldwide,” says Jonathan Kodner. “And we bring the very best artwork to the St. Louis community.”

Kodner started painting and sculpting when he was 4, and his father was a central figure in his education. “I had one of the best mentors in the business—my father,” he says.

“He was a pivotal mover and shaker in the art industry.”

Martin passed away in 2002, leaving Jonathan and his brother David to build the business. They’ve expanded into a larger building, are now members of multiple appraisers associations and host the annual Missouri Masters, which celebrates the best artists in the state.

Although Jonathan Kodner is proud of the community they’ve cultivated around the gallery, he’s especially proud of the family heritage. “My father took his personal passion and turned it into a full-time profession. To know it’s carried on for close to 50 years is really special,” he says.

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CHILL FROZEN YOGURT

In business three years. Amy Koman and her daughters, Nicole,

15, Laine, 14, and Blaire, 12, all run Chill, which came from a trendy concept in Southern California that the family fell in love with and wanted to bring back to St. Louis. Parents Bill and Amy saw this as a good business opportunity, one in which daughters girls could participate. As owners, the girls are learning the principles of business development and the value of giving back to the community.

FUN FACT | Chill’s business is to serve the community. From day one we have donated a portion of all proceeds to Friends of Kids with Cancer.

THE COULTER LAW FIRM

In business more than 10 years. Joan’s son, C. Curran Coulter

II, became the second-generation attorney in September, expanding Joan’s long-standing family law practice and rebranding it as, The Coulter Law Firm. Joan’s passion for helping families navigate difficult transitions inspired Curran to pursue a career doing the same.

FUN FACT | Joan and Curran both attended Saint Louis University School of Law. 222 S. Central Ave., Ste. 600 | 314.721.1116 | stl-lawfirm.com

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LAURIE’S SHOES

In business 62 years. With three generations selling shoes, our

parents and grandparents opened the store in 1951 in its present location on Manchester Road in Glendale. In 1976, eldest son Mark joined the business, followed by Mark’s sister Patty Baker and brother, Scott Waldman. The company expanded from one location to the current four, specializing in comfort, fashion and expert fit.

FUN FACT | We take great pride in serving Dad’s Cookies at all our stores for both children and adults alike, whether 7 or 70!

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KODNER GALLERY

In business 43 years. With three generations involved, Kodner

Gallery was started by Martin Kodner, who turned his love of rare and fine art into a full-time business after the housing market and his construction business slowed in the late 1960s. Working with banking trusts, museums, corporate collectors and private collectors worldwide encouraged the creation of Kodner Gallery. Sons Jonathan and David now run the gallery.

FUN FACT | The Treasure Hunt! We have established the Trash or Treasure event, allowing the gallery to assist the community in the discovery and preservation of fine and rare art, antiques and collectibles.

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PDI INVESTIGATIONS, INC.

Celebrating 25 years. The business was started by Jessica and

Mike Barbieri, and daughter Ashley Barbieri now works for the firm during the summer with hopes she will continue and one day take over. PDI started when the Barbieris decided to spin off their finance business, health club business and skip tracing business.

FUN FACT | PDI’s Executive Protection Division operates in more than 30 countries worldwide.

Mike Flotken’s personal experience with the problems of senior and disabled transportation in the St. Louis area led to launch Mobility for U—a dignified wheelchair van rental service for people with mobility challenges.

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[ NOSTALGIA ] ELLEARD HEFFERN by judy goodman A CENTURY IS A LONG TIME FOR ANY BUSINESS TO SUCCEED,

yet that monumental landmark is what local jeweler Elleard Heffern is celebrating this year. Three generations ago, Elleard B. Heffern Inc. began successfully cultivating clients, and now it is even serving a few fourth-generation customers! Located in Clayton since 1972, the esteemed jeweler is now run by Christopher ‘Kit’ Heffern.

Originally named Heffern-Neuhoff, the business opened in 1913 in a downtown office building on Locust Street owned by Kit’s grandfather, Samuel E. Heffern, and great-uncle George L. Neuhoff Jr. They billed themselves as purveyors of extraordinary gems and knowledgeable jewelers. The firm also sold fine silverware, silver plate and watches. As trusting relationships developed between staff and clients, the jewelers were able to cater to St. Louis’ most prominent residents, Kit Heffern says.

In 1955, Kit’s father, Elleard Heffern, who had earlier bought out his uncle, changed the name and moved it off the street level into a third-floor suite with private salons.

Miss Adie Giesow was the star designer. The business strategy evolved into more private, one-on-one sales transactions, and original items by international designers also were introduced to customers. Elleard was an impressive force, graduating from Princeton in 1936 and training to be a registered jeweler with The American Gem

PHOTO COURTESY OF ELLEARD HEFFERN

Society. In fact, he was a founding member of the AGS in 1934, and his was the first AGS-certified store in St. Louis. He also became a certified gemologist.

So, what was it like growing up in the family business? “It was always interesting, though not an atmosphere in which kids could play, of course,” says Heffern. But even after he graduated from Tufts with a degree in electrical engineering, he was drawn to it. Forty-two years later, Heffern says it’s still exciting. “New gemstones are always being discovered, like Tanzanite and Savorite from mines in Africa, or Paraiba from Brazil. Designs continually evolve, such as the new sliced gemstones. Trends change, like platinum coming back as a bridal choice and Chinese freshwater pearls rising in popularity.”

Even now, 100 years later, Elleard Heffern is considered among the area’s top jewelry retailers. Three of the region’s five AGS certified gemologist appraisers work there, one of them Heffern. The store also is known as a foremost authority on estate jewelry, and for transforming older pieces into updated designs. Like other enduring businesses, it has grown and changed over the years, and of course, always gone the extra mile—even to the point of making house calls out-of-state!

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WHAT | International Humanitarian of the Year Gala WHERE | The Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis WHEN | June 6 WHY | To honor Meds & Foods for Kids for its significant and

life-saving work in developing, producing and distributing highly nutritious foods, including the gold-standard Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), known as ‘medika mamba,’ or peanut butter medicine in Creole. They produce these foods in Haiti, with Haitian workers and, whenever possible, Haitian raw materials.

WHO | Meds & Foods for Kids founder and executive director Dr. Patricia Wolff introduced herself to guests and explained the positive results this nutritious and sustainable solution to hunger has on children and other nutritionally vulnerable people; Charlie Brennan served as emcee HIGHLIGHTS | All guests had the opportunity to taste the different types of medika mamba

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WHAT | Spring Cocktail Party WHERE | Busch Mansion at Grant’s Farm WHEN | May 19 WHY | A gathering to raise funds for Great Rivers Environmental

Law Center, an organization that supports protection of the environment.

WHO | Board chairman Richard Lageson, event chair Joyce Armstrong, speaker Trudy Busch Valentine, guests and supporters HIGHLIGHTS | Tour of the Busch Mansion, photographs with ‘Mr. Clydesdale’

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Circus’ ticket donation program, ‘Clowns on Call’ therapeutic clowning initiative, and ‘Community Circus Camps Under the Big Top’ program, which teaches circus arts to underserved youth WHO | Ann Grove Dillon and Jim Dillon along with Kathie and Richard Winter served as event co-chairs; executive director Joel Emery welcomed guests HIGHLIGHTS |Exploring the theme, A Trip to the Moon, based on the iconic Georges Méliès film from 1902, with other urban adventurers, circus performance artists and show directors

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WHO | President/founder Rhonda Broussard, Cheri Hutchings, Rachel D’Souza-Siebert, Dr. Lydia Chen, Mayor Francis Slay, Nancy and Randy Alt HIGHLIGHTS | Award presentations to Edward Monser (COO/ president of Emerson) for Global Understanding, Ameren Missouri (accepted by CEO Tom Voss) for Social Equity and Melissa Wurst for Love of Language.

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The Thompson Foundation for Autism’s largest annual fundraiser collected more than $400,000 to support children and families affected by autism spectrum disorders.

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DAUGHTERS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

The National Society of the Daughters of the British Empire in the United States held a royal baby shower honoring Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge to benefit The Haven of Grace. The party was complete with champagne for toasting, followed by a traditional afternoon tea.

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FATHERS’ SUPPORT CENTER

Fathers’ Support Center, a local nonprofit reconnecting fathers with their children, raised almost $10,000 at its annual event, A Toast to Fathers.

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UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SOCIETY

The United Way Women’s Leadership Society helped women connect through the dozens of partner agencies on hand at a recent event to share stories about helping women throughout the community.

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Blooms for Babies floral showcase, auction and luncheon benefited the Cradle Club, which helps families in need access nursery, education, charity and counseling services.

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SARAH ZOLLER & BEN LEVINSON] by rebecca koenig | photos by james mccoy photography

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AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT ON NEW YEAR’S EVE, Ben Levinson proposed to Sarah Zoller, one year after they first met. The couple wed Nov. 24, 2012 in Charleston, S.C. Sarah and Ben, a Ladue High School grad, were introduced at a December 2010 Next Dor dinner for Jewish young adults. “The next day, he Facebook messaged me and asked if I wanted to go for coffee,” Sarah recalls. “He just gave me butterflies.” While she was out of town for two weeks visiting family, Ben declined a friend’s offer to set him up on a date with someone else. “He told his friends he thought it was something special,” Sarah says. “We came back and started hanging out all the time.”

With the ‘permission’ of Sarah’s identical twin sister, Rachel, Ben asked Sarah to marry him while they were celebrating New Year’s Eve at The Ritz-Carlton with friends. There was just one setback: the ring didn’t fit. “I got the ring caught on my finger–I had to get it cut off!” Sarah says. Luckily, a family friend who works for a jeweler helped remove it the following day.

The wedding day dawned with a romantic meeting at Charleston’s waterfront. “That morning, Benny and I woke up early and watched the sunrise at the Battery,” Sarah says. Her 88-year-old grandfather, Rabbi Paul Siegel, officiated the ceremony at the Francis Marion Hotel. “During the ceremony I kept on looking at Rachel because I was afraid he was going to step off the chuppah. ‘Look at Benny!’ she whispered.”

Ben, who works at Federal Steel Supply, and Sarah, the new volunteer program coordinator at Mid-East Area Agency on Aging, just purchased a home in Creve Coeur.

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BRIDE’S PARENTS | Debbie & Leon Zoller of Allentown, Pa. GROOM’S PARENTS | Eddy Pearlstein and Lee Levinson of St. Louis MAID OF HONOR | Rachel Zoller BRIDESMAIDS | Amy Daitch, Annee Brahm, Claire Levinson, Jen Pearlstein BEST MAN | Zach Levinson GROOMSMEN | David Pearlstein, David Singer, Mark Hirsch, Alfred Frager FLOWER GIRL | Dina Frances Burman

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EVOLUTION FITNESS

by stephanie zeilenga

WHILE WE’D ALL LOVE TO HAVE A SILVER BULLET for weight loss, most of us know deep down there is no such thing. That is the message from Evolution Fitness, a training and lifestyle program launched here in January. With an emphasis on lifestyle, Evolution Fitness doesn’t push diets or supplements; it takes the long view. “Our philosophy is that there is no secret to staying in shape and learning how to eat well,” says Evolution Fitness co-founder Jay Perez.

In the seven months since Perez and Eric Emig launched Evolution Fitness, the company has doubled its staff, adding nutritionists and extra trainers. They come to the business with a scientific, qualified and experienced approach—nutritionist Diane Friedman has a master’s degree in nutrition, Emig has a master’s degree in kinesiology and Perez, a former attorney, has been working out for more than two decades.

Evolution Fitness promotes balance and a holistic, whole-body approach to fitness.

The team helps clients not only get in great shape, but stay in great shape, all the while educating them on healthy eating and lifestyle approaches. “We provide free fitness consultations and flexible scheduling,” says Perez. “We have lots of trainers to make sure you stay on your fitness regimen. The team sits down and talks about your program, so if you need to reschedule and end up getting a different trainer, he or she will know your goals and where you are in the program.”

Specializing in weight loss, strength training, toning, muscle building, rehabilitation and more, Evolution Fitness offers in-home personal training, yoga and nutrition counseling. New this month, clients can also take their training sessions at the Magna Fitness facility, 1401 S. Brentwood Blvd., but do not have to join Magna.

Clients already are reporting impressive changes. Amie Needham, a partner with the Littler Law Firm, not only has lost weight and become more toned, she also

successfully lowered her blood pressure and cholesterol to healthy levels. “That’s part of the whole mind, body, spirit thing,” says Needham. “My trainer’s not just there to motivate you; he’s also making sure you’re taking care of yourself and building a healthier you. On top of exercise and physical activity, he ensures you’re eating well, your mental state is well and you’re sleeping well.”

Another client, Michael Stout, president of River City Steel Company, has lost 20 pounds since he started training in April. “Evolution Fitness makes it fun and they mix it up so it’s not ERIC EMIG TRAINING HALEY BLACK the same mundane thing all the time,” says Stout. “I was kind of tentative at the beginning because I didn’t want someone yelling at me like a drill instructor. Evolution Fitness doesn’t do that. I feel better and I’m more energetic and flexible.”

Perez and Emig started Evolution Fitness because they believed St. Louis lacked their kind of full-service fitness and coaching program. “If you go on a fad diet, you won’t be able to sustain that your whole life,” says Perez. “People select us because we can help them maintain results. We want clients to lose weight but we don’t feel successful unless they keep it off. We will motivate you to do what you need to do.”

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[ TRYING TO TRIM by sara savat

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese. Losing weight through diet, exercise and, in some cases, surgery, can add years to your life.

[ personal trainers versus exercise classes ] The gym can be intimidating, especially for people who haven’t exercised in the past. But personal trainers and group exercise classes can motivate you and ensure a safe, challenging workout. >> eric emig, EVOLUTION FITNESS

A personal trainer can help you achieve results by designing an individualized program to meet your specific needs and monitoring your progress along the way, making necessary changes to the program or its intensity. A trainer also can help prevent workout-related injuries.

Not all trainers are like the drill sergeants on television. The best ones figure out how each client is motivated. Most of my clients prefer not to be screamed at. Usually, encouragement and positive reinforcement with progressive challenges are more effective.

All trainers are not created equal. Nationally recognized certifications, college degrees and experience set them apart. When hiring a trainer, the most important thing is that have a good connection. Your trainer should be willing to meet with you free of charge for a consultation to see if it’s a good fit and provide a list of client referrals. For a single-person session from an experienced trainer you should expect to pay between $55 and $75 an hour, depending on the trainer’s experience and where the training will occur.

>> brooke mcgee, THE J

Group exercise classes are a great way to meet new people and have fun while getting a good workout. A group setting helps many stay motivated and keep their exercise goals. And the range of classes offered at most gyms ensures you won’t get bored and you’ll get the variety your body needs. The J offers more than 95 weekly classes. Another benefit to group classes: many gyms include the classes in the monthly membership fee, so there’s no extra cost.

Whether your goal is to burn calories, build muscle, improve flexibility or all of the above, there is an exercise class for you. Classes like Zumba–a Latin-inspired dance class–TurboKick and Spin offer great cardio workouts. To build strength, try classes like Physique Fusion–which combines light weights, floor work, ballet barre and stretching–Circuit Training and Kettlebell. If you’re working on core strength and flexibility, try yoga or Pilates.

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[ get with the program ] by sarah savat & stephanie zeilenga Looking for a diet or healthy lifestyle program that can help you achieve your weight-loss goals? Here’s what local experts have to say about some of the most popular programs.

WHAT IT IS

HOW IT WORKS

IDEAL PROTEIN WEIGHT LOSS METHOD

The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method is medically designed to force the body to stay in fat-burning mode 24 hours a day to lose fat while sparing lean body mass.

For a short time, dieters eat the minimum daily protein required to prevent muscle loss, and 30 grams or less of carbohydrates.

By restricting carbohydrates, the body doesn’t replace its glycogen stores, resulting in more fat burn.

Dieters also take fiber and are given a variety of vitamins to ensure electrolyte balance.

TAKE SHAPE FOR LIFE

This is used by the Johns Hopkins Hospital weight management program and includes comprehensive support from a health coach and on-call dieticians, doctors and nurses.

It also features an online site and smart phone app for logging food and exercise.

Take Shape for Life uses the ‘5 and 1’ program. You eat five Medifast meals per day, every two to three hours, and one meal with lean protein and vegetables. Healthy food choices are taught, as well as the impact of factors like sleep and stress on the total health picture.

LEAP-MRT DIET

The Lifestyle, Eating and Performance–Mediator Release Test diet helps those with food and chemical sensitivities improve chronic conditions. It treats inflammation in every organ and helps people wean themselves off chronic medications.

Following a blood test to identify specific food sensitivities, clients are given a detailed nutrition program tailored to their individual needs.

The diet heals the body from the inside out by boosting the immune system.

SHAPE RECLAIMED

This is a modified Paleo diet that teaches portion control and shows dieters which foods might create sensitivities. The diet is suited for anyone who is pre-diabetes, overweight or suffering with acid reflux, high cholesterol or joint pain.

Food choices are limited to lean meat or other protein, four cups of vegetables and two pieces of fruit each day. Starchy products, including bread, cereals, potatoes and rice, are excluded, as are oils, fats and dairy products.

MEDITERRANEAN DIET

The Mediterranean diet is a style of eating, not for quick weight loss.

It has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol. There’s growing evidence that this diet also can lower risks for some cancers, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

This diet focuses on fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, olives and olive oil, nuts, beans and legumes. Red wine can be consumed in moderation, and physical activity is encouraged.

These foods are thought to decrease inflammation, which is key to the health benefits of the diet.

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If you’ve struggled to lose weight and stick to a diet in the past, hypnosis could be the permanent solution you’ve been looking for. “Hypnosis can help you successfully harness the power that everyone holds within them to make positive, permanent changes to their own lives,” says JACKIE FOKKENS, A CERTIFIED HYPNOTHERAPIST. Diets and deprivation don’t work because they don’t address the root of the problem, according to Fokkens. “People who felt weight loss was futile before hypnosis report that their eating patterns and attitudes toward food have drastically changed,” she says. “I’ve helped many people lose 20 to 30 lbs., and more.”

Fokkens says hypnosis is nothing more than the alpha state—a state of mind that we pass through as we fall asleep at night, go deep into a memory or as we watch television. “It’s not mind control, and you can’t get ‘stuck’ in hypnosis,” she adds.

The hypnotist simply makes suggestions while the subject is under hypnosis, Fokkens explains. “These suggestions communicate directly with your subconscious mind, where all your automatic behavior is stored.”

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[ bariatric surgery ] When diet and exercise alone are not enough, weight loss surgery can help you take control of your health. >> dr. chris eagon, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Although the idea of surgical treatment for obesity seems drastic, research has shown that morbidly obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery will live healthier and longer lives than those who do not. Through a series of large landmark studies, we found that mortality rates are reduced by 15 to 85 percent, primarily through reductions in death rates from heart disease, diabetes and cancer. There also has been an increased awareness of the metabolic changes that occur in bariatric surgery patients that was not previously appreciated. We are beginning to understand the profound hormonal changes that occur with bariatric surgery, which in turn is informing our knowledge about such diseases as diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Some of these changes occur even before significant weight loss takes place.

Candidates for bariatric surgery must be about 100 lbs. above ideal body weight or at least 75 lbs. above ideal body weight if they have severe obesity-related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension or sleep apnea syndrome. Candidates must also have been through a previous organized weight loss attempt and failed to keep adequate weight off. For people who meet these qualifications, surgery is a good and safe option. The most common comment I hear from patients is, “I wish I had done this 10 years ago.” One needn’t wait for obesity to accumulate comorbid diseases before you consider these types of surgery.

>> dr. steven scott, DES PERES HOSPITAL

There are three things I want you to know about obesity and bariatric surgery. First, obesity is a serious, life-shortening disease that affects many people. We are just starting to learn why some patients cannot keep weight off long-term or lose an adequate amount of weight, but we know it is sometimes not a failure on the patient’s part. Second, bariatric surgery is extremely safe. Compared to a decade ago, we have more surgery options to offer patients, including the gastric sleeve, and complications have gone down tenfold. Third, bariatric surgery works well for the vast majority of patients, but it’s just the first step.

Bariatric surgery is not a cure for obesity, but it’s a tool to help you control your disease. The key to success is getting involved in a long-term program to support your progress. Our patients have access to a team of dieticians, psychologists, nurses and a trainer, as well as support groups, to help them lose weight and keep it off.

when losing weight becomes an obsession // At one point or another, almost all young women and a majority of young men will try to lose weight through diet and/or exercise.

For a small number of people, though, trying to lose weight can lead to an unhealthy eating disorder.

“For some, the goal of losing weight becomes of such paramount importance that when dieting and increased exercise are not working fast enough, or they lose control of their dieting and overeat, they may adopt health-threatening weight control strategies like self-induced vomiting or over-restrictive diets,” says RANDALL FLANERY, PH.D., DIRECTOR OF WEBSTER WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS AND AN EXPERT ON EATING DISORDERS. According to Flanery, eating disorders affect women and men of all ages, but young women in their teens and 20s are especially vulnerable. “People who are ‘perfectionists’ or highly achievement-oriented are more vulnerable to developing an eating disorder, as are people who are particularly sensitive to the needs and feelings of others,” he says.

The best weight loss approach is to cultivate healthy behaviors that you can maintain for the rest of your life, Flanery says. “Fad diets or highly restrictive diets that limit your food choices or quantity of food are likely to be ineffective or impossible to maintain, and less frequently— but more dangerously—can result in a health-threatening condition.”

If you’re concerned about someone who may have an eating disorder, Flannery recommends approaching the person in a nonjudgemental way. “Express your concerns, emphasizing specifically what you’ve noticed, without accusing or inferring motives,” he says. “Your goal should be to get the individual evaluated by a health professional, either the primary care physician or an eating disorder specialist. He or she may refuse as first, but with patience the individual might be open to the idea at a later time.”

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Frizzy hair and humidity are as synonymous with St. Louis summers as Ted Drewes and the Cardinals. KEEPING YOUR HAIR IN CONTROL WHILE AVOIDING OVERLY MOISTURIZED TRESSES is possible with the help of a few simple products. Here is a guide to some of the best frizzy hair fighters that will leave your locks soft, smooth and, best of all, frizz-free.

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AVEDA SMOOTH INFUSION KIT

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Frizz doesn’t fight fair, and neither should you. When a single shampoo or serum isn’t enough, it’s time to invest in something a little more serious.

Aveda’s treatment program includes shampoo, conditioner and styling products. They reduce frizz with a fragrant plant-based infusion and protect hair from damaging heat tools. And if you’re looking for a sleek finish, the straightener is perfect for keeping hair silky smooth.

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Just because your hair is naturally straight doesn’t mean you’re immune to frizz. For straight and thin-haired beauties, L’Oreal Professionnel’s Smooth Essence is the answer. A small application of the thick-yet-weightless cream will leave hair free of frizz and static, letting you show off beautiful straight tresses without those flyaway strands.

Apply before blow drying.

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Don’t let your naturally curly or wavy hair suffer because of humidity. This relaxing balm smoothes out frizzy strands.

Once you’ve applied the balm’s heat-protecting serum, use the Gloss Drops for a super shiny finish. The lightweight polish puts the finishing touches on your curly (or straight) hairstyle with an effortless application.

It’s no secret that using hot tools without protective serums only increases frizzy hair. Having a frizz-fighting, heat-protective serum should be in every woman’s beauty closet. Frederik Fekkai’s Smooth Hair Frizz Control Polish is a one-stop serum.

Use one pump on wet or dry hair, style as usual and watch the frizz fade out. Great for all hair types, you can use the it between washes too.

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Before you get to the serum stage, fight frizz from the start of your daily hair routine.

These products focus on humidity-blocking formulas made especially for frizzy hair.

Shampoo and condition as usual, and let Living Proof’s silicone-free formula tackle your frizz, with the goal of leaving you with weightless, beautiful hair.

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TOE TOUCH-UPS Fall is still sandal season in St. Louis, and having a great pedicure not only is crucial for showing off your latest pair of open-toe wedges, but also for keeping your feet healthy.

That’s why it’s important to choose the right salon, ask your nail technician the right questions and stay up on the latest toe trends. We enlisted the help of local experts for advice on the perfect pedi.

Before you choose a polish, make sure you’re choosing the right salon. There are definite red flags to avoid when it comes to salon hygiene. Denise Baich, director of CleanSpa, says the first priority of any salon should be cleanliness. Making sure the instruments, towels and work stations are up to code is essential. Don’t be afraid to ask the technicians about their training.

“You want to tell your pedicurist about any problems you’re having with your feet, any pain you might have or any issues you have with your toe nails. You don’t want to ask your technician to cut into the cuticle or file the nail too low because then you’re putting yourself at risk for an ingrown nail,” says Baich.

Once you’ve communicated any concerns, make sure your pedicure will last.

Even the trendiest of pedicures can chip and fade. Clean your nail bed and use a good foot moisturizer between pedicures to keep color from cracking. There’s no limit to how many topcoats you can have, so take advantage and keep brightening your color with a good topcoat. Another good trick, according to Angela Taylor of Nicole’s of Ladue, is nail glitter. One layer of nail polish glitter locks in the color, prevents chipping and adds an instant touch of glamor.

With your foot health and pedicure maintenance in check, move onto the fun stuff. Picking up on the latest trends and nail colors can transform your feet into a fashion statement. Taylor notes that nails are just as essential as any other accessory.

“This is the best time for nails right now,” she says. “The shellac pedicures, that’s an awesome trend. It’s like Teflon so it makes the pedicure last longer. Another technique is called Minx. All the stars are doing it and we started doing it at our salon about four or five years ago. It’s like wallpaper for nails and it comes in hundreds of different patterns that last forever.”

And there’s another trend: a change, or rather an expansion, of pedicure clientele. CleanSpa’s Baich reports an increased awareness about toe health in both women and men. With more men starting to patronize salons, she says everyone is starting to take foot healthy more seriously.

“I think of it like a car: You have to maintain your vehicle for it to last longer; it’s the same for your feet,” Baich says. “I think people are starting to recognize that.

I see it in media, on the news, talk shows ... people are starting to recognize the importance of pedicures.”

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Theriac Health’s protocol can help with cellulite reduction.

The intervention phase is not a lifestyle, but a process with a beginning and an end, like a bridge to a well-balanced diet in which healthy, complex carbohydrates are essential.

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2 | DR. JUDITH GURLEY PLASTIC SURGERY & SPA

Remove potentially harmful effects of sun damage, precancerous cells, blemishes, broken capillaries and age spots. An Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) laser system is a safe and effective way to restore your skin’s health in 20 minutes.

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Extra pounds got you down? Evolution Fitness’ holistic approach to health and weight loss can help you lose weight and keep it off. Evolution Fitness’ team of professionals—including personal trainers, yoga instructors and a nutritionist—have helped many do just that. Call today for a free consultation.

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4 | MISSOURI CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

MCRM is continuing its efforts to provide fertility awareness by hosting a free webinar, 7 p.m. Aug. 22, titled ‘Fertility Screen and the Biological Clock, How Much Time Do You Have?’ Register at missourifertilityexperts.com.

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The not-for-profit Friendship Village continues to build, grow and modernize with and for residents by expanding, updating and adding new apartments, villas and underground parking. LifeCare, exclusive to Friendship Village, assures unlimited days of assisted living and skilled nursing on site.

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6 | SIGNATURE MEDICAL GROUP

A food allergy diagnosis can be overwhelming. Signature Medical Group offers one-on-one counseling to patients, family members and caretakers. This includes a plan to avoid the allergen and a healthy alternate dietary plan tailor-made for each patient that includes appropriate substitutions.

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Tired of Sinus and Allergy Problems?

Dr. Jim Gould of the St. Louis Sinus Center now offers an amazing new treatment known as XprESS Balloon Sinus Dilation. XprESS is a quick, minimally-invasive in-office procedure that reopens blocked sinuses, restoring natural sinus ventilation and drainage providing instant, life changing lasting relief.

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Do you really need that filling? Artistic Dentistry’s decay technology system shows whether an early cavity requires immediate filling or can wait. It’s the only FDA-approved cavity detection system that doesn’t rely solely on a doctor exam.

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8 | WILD HORSE FITNESS

Wild Horse Fitness, coming fall 2013, provides a new gym experience that focuses on clean eating and daily exercise, without magic tricks or hocus pocus. Remember that this month’s choices are next month’s body.

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Dr. Jim Gould of St. Louis Sinus Center offers XprESS Balloon Sinus Dilation, a quick, minimally invasive, in-office procedure that reopens blocked sinuses to restore natural sinus ventilation and drainage for relief. Dr. Gould and other leading physicians recently presented the first paper demonstrating balloon sinus dilation to be as effective as conventional sinus surgery.

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10 | THE J—JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER Try the ViPR, our newest piece of full-body training equipment, which is extremely versatile and suitable for beginning and advanced training. Contact Patrick about our ViPR training package ($149) at pmckee@jccstl.com.

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11 | ESTETICAL LASER & SKINCARE STUDIO

Licensed estheticians provide the latest advancement in hair removal, as well as a multitude of other hands-on treatments, including facials, peels and body treatments. Estetical Laser & Skincare Studio is fully stocked with all the latest and greatest skincare products, equipment and personnel.

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[NORDSTROM CAFÉ BISTRO] 1456 saint louis galleria | 314.884.4900

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

Warm, friendly bistro with fresh, organic and natural food

THE CHEF |

Michael Lepage

THE PRICES |

$15 to $18 entrees, $11 to $14 dinner salads, $10 to $14 pizzas/sandwiches

THE FAVORITES |

Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto, Crème Brulee, Blue Cheese and Pear Salad, Salmon with Gazpacho Salsa, Roast Chicken Pommes Frites

A DEPARTMENT STORE RESTAURANT is

not the first place that comes to mind when you want to go out to dinner. Yet we have a real gem right inside our local Nordstrom store. Café Bistro at the Galleria Nordstrom serves uniformly excellent food. The menus are akin to what you would find in a continental bistro, like steak frites, risotto, roast chicken and pan-seared salmon, as well as lighter fare like brick-fired pizzas, club sandwiches, panini and dinner salads.

Anyone who has ever had lunch here knows how good it is, but what most people don’t know is just how pleasant an evening meal here can be. And when you think about the mall options, this sure beats fried wings and cheesecake. The decor is warm, in Tuscan colors but with a clean, lighter-wood aesthetic. It’s not really a three-course-meal kind of place, but you can find plenty to eat for your ‘main,’ and if you really want to linger, split a pizza or salad to start with. There are decent beer and wine selections, too.

We started with soup of the day, Spicy Asian with Fried

Wonton Skins ($3.75). It was a broth version of kim chi: vinegary with slivers of onion, red pepper, celery and crimini mushrooms. Rustic Vegetable & Three Cheese Pizza ($10.75) was every bit as good as you’d expect from a homemade brick-oven pie: thin crust, roasted veggies, thick shavings of parmesan and fresh basil.

I’ve never had a disappointing salad here, and the Blue Cheese and Pear ($10.50) is among my favorites.

Delicate, organic baby greens are tossed with dried cherries, creamy blue cheese, poached pears and thickly sugared pecans. The dressing is a sweet cherry balsamic.

Grilled Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto ($16.50) is both nutty and creamy, and infused with lemon and parmesan. Standing at attention on top were five tail-on shrimp tinged with a hint of barbecue sauce that, during grilling, gave them wonderfully charred edges. Grilled asparagus spears were piled in the center of the plate.

Bistro Flat Iron Steak Frites ($18.25) was another winner. The 10-ounce steak had herb butter melted on top and kalamata aioli on the side. The accompanying

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fries, thin in the frites style, were extra salty, and an arugula side salad was well-dressed with balsamic vinaigrette. The Roast Chicken Pommes Frites ($16) was a half-chicken, completely de-boned, and served skin-on, very well-crisped. It was like eating crispy chicken piccata, but without the breading.

On the lighter side, Salmon with Gazpacho Salsa ($17.50) came as a fish fillet topped with crisp, fresh cubes of tomato, red onion and yellow pepper—as pretty as it was tasty. The coups de grace here, though, were the Yukon Gold roasted potato wedges—crunchy and buttery. The little pile of French green beans were welcome, too.

There is even a homemade dessert menu with strawberry shortcake, crème caramel and bread pudding. We sampled the crème caramel, which was great: creamy and with a well-browned crust of sugar.

Most impressive were the fresh raspberries on top, which were firm and sweet—elusive qualities these days in the majority of their species.

[ chef chat ]

CARNAROLI RICE | Considered the ‘king of rice,’ this variety comes from northern Italy (Vercelli) and is firmer and starchier than arborio, making it a better choice for risotto.

YUKON GOLD POTATOES | Developed in Ontario in the 1960s, this smooth-skinned

potato is slightly sweet and was named for its yellow flesh and the Yukon River in Canada.

>> michael lepage PEDIGREE

Degrees from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park.

FAVORITE INGREDIENT

Fresh herbs like basil, rosemary and sage, and heirloom tomatoes.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT

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Table on Cherokee and Taste in the CWE. On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen by Harold McGee.

>>It’s got my favorite sandwich in town, the Bistro Club sandwich. I eat one a week! The kalamata

Anything chocolate.

can watch the chefs make it. This place is so under everyone’s radar! And the Nordstrom Bistro cookbooks are great, too.

—DIANE F. OF CLAYTON olive spread with the fries is to die for.

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An iron, handmade Jan Barboglio candelabra is stunning when lit on cool fall nights.

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3 | IMMERSE

In-shower fog-free mirrors from Electric Mirror can withstand any wet environment while providing a clear reflective mirror for shaving and removing makeup—right in your shower.

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Our wonderfully soft and expertly knit Italian lambs’ wool throws are offered in three rich hues to add a cozy and fashionable layer wherever needed.

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Old Gringo Susana boots are a must this fall! The deep chocolate and amber Swarovski crystals evoke the saying, ‘Life is better wearing Old Gringo.’

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Residents of McKnight Place are able to share the joy of dance with ballet classes. Our skilled instructor adapts lessons to individual needs and abilities.

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8 | GREAT CIRCLE

Starry Starry Night is Great Circle’s premier fundraising event. Enjoy drinks, food, Lindbergh Strolling Strings, interactive vignettes of entertainment, performance by The Muny Kids and Teens, dessert, coffee and drinks. Nov. 9, 2013 7 to 10 p.m. at the Edward Jones Atrium Lobby.

330 N. Gore Ave. | 314.968.2060 great-circle.org

9 | MOSBY BUILDING ARTS

A beautiful basement remodel from Mosby Building Arts can turn dreary unused space into your home’s most desired location.

645 Leffingwell Ave. | 314.909.1800 callmosby.com

10 | UNION AVENUE OPERA

Wagner’s epic Ring cycle continues with the second installment, Die Walküüre, reduced and adapted by Jonathan Dove, on Aug. 16, 17, 23 and 24 (presented in German).

733 N. Union Blvd. | 314.361.2881 unionavenueopera.org

11 | THE GELLMAN TEAM

The Gellman Team continues to hire the best of the best and expand its services in markets that want a high level of marketing and customer service.

2203 S. Big Bend Blvd. | 314.336.1991 thegellmanteam.com

12 | SIGNATURE KITCHEN & BATH

What does your unique signature look like? Now is the time to start planning your new kitchen in time for the holidays.

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13 | EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS

Edible Arrangements offers the Harvest Fruit Basket, featuring fresh pineapple dipped in chocolate and cinnamon chocolate apple wedges. See ad for local listings.

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IF YOU’VE BEEN PATIENTLY WAITING for a big, upscale, conveniently located outlet mall to appear on the horizon—it finally has. Taubman Prestige Outlets Chesterfield opened last week. Now that it’s here, will it fulfill our expectations?

According to general manager Colleen O’Neill, the answer is a resounding yes. “It’s much more family-focused than other shopping venues,” says O’Neill, former director of marketing at Saks Fifth Avenue at Plaza Frontenac. It’s much prettier, too: The 49-acre, open-air center offers approximately 70 stores in an environment enhanced by huge, skylit pavilions to protect guests from the elements, bubbling fountains, St. Louis-themed kiddie rides, abundant parking, bike racks and access to the Monarch Chesterfield Levee Trail. “And the entire, village-style property was specifically designed to be pedestrian- and dog-friendly, with comfort and watering stations throughout,” O’Neill adds.

The lineup of stores includes the country’s first Uno de 50 outlet, a Spanish accessories retailer.

Also on board are Furla European luxury accessories, Wacoal intimate apparel, Lucky Brand Outlet, J. Crew Factory, Restoration Hardware, and local boutique co-op The Collective.

But Taubman stands for more than quality shopping. “The company believes in building strong community relationships,” O’Neill notes. Accordingly, Taubman has sponsored a wide variety of community organizations and events, including Chesterfield Arts, the Chesterfield Summer Concert Series, Food Outreach’s A Tasteful Affair, SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center’s Homers for Health, and the Humane Society’s annual Bark in the Park.

The Michigan-based company, which leases, manages or develops 27 regional shopping centers across the country, contributes to its host communities in other ways, as well. Since ground broke in Chesterfield last July, the project has created more than 750 local construction jobs. “Now that we’re up and running, our retailers will be generating up to 1,000 permanent jobs for people who live in the area,” O’Neill says. The center is expected to generate annual sales of about $175 to $200 million, with expected tax revenues in excess of $13 million. Taubman also offers a unique Visitor Savings Program for military personnel and customers who live outside a 50-mile radius. “Simply show your ID at our customer service desks and you’ll receive discount coupons,” she explains.

Taubman isn’t bothered by competition from other shopping centers, O’Neill says. “We’re unique to the area in many ways, from the construction of the center itself to our in-center activities and amenities,” she notes. “It’s much more than a place to shop. It’s a community-centered experience, featuring events and live entertainment you can share with your friends and family. Shopping is a social experience. We know if you enjoy yourself and find everything you need at a good price, you’ll come back to see us again and again.”

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Make fluttering friends at the Sophia M. Sachs

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Bounce your heart out at SKY ZONE, an indoor trampoline park for kids and adults with playful spirits.

The Diamond Family Since 1978

Amble through OLD HOUSE IN HOG HOLLOW, the first home listed on the

Chesterfield Historic Register, and browse a variety of crafts.

See a show or a children’s movie outdoors at the

CHESTERFIELD AMPHITHEATER in Central

Park, where you can stretch out on a blanket or take advantage of the stadium seating. The city hosts its summer rock concert series there.

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the state-of-the-art playground, the Thornhill Estate and the pioneer cabins preserved at Historic Village.

Catch dinner and a movie in one sitting at AMC WEST OLIVE 16, where waiters serve drinks and a variety of food items right to your luxury theater seat.

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LEISURE

by kenneth bland

Why Replace Missing Teeth?

BRIDGE WITH BL♠ND

PLAYING TO THE FIRST TRICK can be crucial. How many times, as declarer, have we played too fast and regretted our first play?

There are no ‘take-backs’ in bridge. These mistakes seem to appear most often early in the game, when we have not had time to ‘settle-in.’

Recently at the ‘local dupe,’ focus on the first play was paramount.

West deals: The bidding: W N E S

pass

pass pass 1c pass

1d pass 2nt pass

3nt pass pass pass Opening lead: ♠4 Cover the East/West hands and see if you can make the contract.

NORTH

♠ Q76

♥ Q 8 4

♦ A 10 9 8 5

♣ 10 6 WEST EAST ♠ A J 9 4 ♠ 8 3 2 ♥ 6 5 3 ♥ K J 2 ♦ 6 4 ♦ Q 7 3 2 ♣ Q 9 7 2 ♣ J 5 3

SOUTH

♠ K 10 5

♥ A 10 9 7

♦ KJ

♣ AK84 West led the ♠ four. Declarer should use the Rule of Eleven. Four from 11 equals seven cards in the three remaining hands higher than the four. Since the South and North hands have six of them when East plays the eight on dummy’s six, West is known to hold the missing pips. Just because we have cleverly divined West to have the AJ9 of ♠s left, we should still be careful.

Beware not to win the ♠ 10. Play the King! If you win the 10, our contract is in jeopardy.

1. When we win the 10 2. We play the ♦ King

3. We play the ♦ Jack overtaking with the Ace 4. We continue; the♦ 10 East wins the Queen 5. East now returns a ♠ and we can’t get to dummy’s good ♦s.

6. If we play the ♠ King, West will duck the Ace. 7. If we play low, West will win the Ace and put us back in hand with the King.

At trick one we must play the ♠ King! Winning the 10 is just a mirage; we can only take two ♠ tricks anyhow. Since we know West started with AJ94, we can win the King and later lead to the Queen to enjoy our ♦s tricks.

The trick count: two ♠s, one ♥, four ♦s, two ♣s, nine tricks and game made.

Try it !

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early in the game. Any suggestions how to eliminate these errors?

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Oppenheimer and I have discussed this very situation at length. We feel it is important to get to the game early (15 minutes), buy your entry, meet with partner to discuss any changes with your agreements since you last played. This time will help you ‘settle-in’ and get in a bridge mode.

Running in at game time makes your partner anxious and leaves no time for you to relax.

Obviously these tactics won’t solve all your early board problems, but I think they will help.

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[T&S]PICKS GO WEST

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1 | CLEANSPA

CleanSpa offers 21 different pedicures in a beautiful spa setting with medically trained nail technicians in a safe and clean environment.

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2 | DREAM PLAY

We offer top quality and a wide assortment of play equipment. Shopping local offers great benefits, including personal service in a showroom where kids can come in and play.

17373 Edison Ave. | 636.530.0055 | dreamplayrec.com

3 | CAPE ALBEON

Our picturesque community has two beautiful lakes and 18 wooded acres as a scenic backdrop.

Visit and see for yourself.

3380 Lake Bend Drive | 636.861.3200 capealbeon.com

4 | RUG DÉCOR

Thousands of handmade Oriental and contemporary area rugs have just arrived in our Manchester store, including hundreds of oversized and gallery rugs, runners, and hard-to-find sizes.

14206 Manchester Road | 636.256.7847

5 | HEELS BOUTIQUE

Shop west and stop by Heels for all your back-to-school fashion and footwear needs.

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Wagner’s

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6 | AMINI’S HOME, RUGS & GAME ROOM

Perfect for indoor entertainmen, the Elite Shuffleboard is designed with long, lean lines, routed solid wood panels, and a sturdy play field that carries a lifetime warranty. Glide-out ‘Perfect Drawer’ stores shuffleboard accessories out of sight.

17377 Chesterfield Airport Drive | 636.537.9200 aminis.com

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7 | DIAMOND & JEWELRY BROKERS, INC.

Alex and Michael Haddad, operating owners of Diamond & Jewelry Brokers, a St. Louis’ diamond family since 1978 and an accredited Master Independent Jeweler.

473 Lafayette Center | 636.391.6622 diamondaa.com

8 | TAUBMAN PRESTIGE OUTLETS

Find your creative outlet. Taubman Prestige Outlets, located at the Boones Crossing exit off Highway 40, features an eclectic mix of stores in an open-air, village-style layout with dog-friendly hospitality, access to St. Louis themed children’s rides and the levee fitness trail.

17017 N. Outer 40 Road | 636.812.0570 taubmanprestigeoutlets.com

9 | TABLE THREE

Patio season continues with our patio menu, live music on Fridays and Saturdays, and happy hour 4 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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10 | OOH LA LA HOME FURNISHINGS

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11 | STERLING BANK

Sterling Bank is now in Chesterfield! Visit us at our newest location, Highway 40 and Clarkson Road, and enjoy our after hours concerts at either location. See schedule at www.sterbank.com.

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[ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT] [AUGUST]

by amber peterson

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[ ART ]

[ MOVIES ]

slavery at jefferson’s monticello: paradox of liberty exhibit

THE WAY WAY BACK >> This is a touching movie about the pains of

t&s saw it!

Missouri History Museum | Free mohistory.org >> This groundbreaking 6,000-square-foot exhibition features works of art, documents and artifacts found through archaelogical excavations at Monticello. Through March 2.

now–8/18 hap phillips and nita turnage: we see saw COCA | Free | cocastl.org

now–8/25 mound city

Laumeier Sculpture Park | Free | laumeiersculpturepark.org

now–8/31 davinci machines ii: the australian exhibition Bank of America Building, 800 Market St. | $9–$14 | discoverdavinci.com

VIEWED AT LANDMARK PLAZA FRONTENAC THEATER

[ ETC. ] now–9/3 gridiron glory: the best of the pro football hall of fame Missouri History Museum | $4–$12 | mohistory.org

8/9 local social—block party

5–9 p.m. | The Central West End | Free | cwescene.com

8/10 47th annual jour de fete

10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Historic District Downtown Ste. Genevieve | Free saintegenevievejourdefete.com

8/13 bottleworks cask night

6:30–10 p.m. | Schlafly Bottleworks | Free | schlafly.com

harmonica all-stars

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7 p.m. | Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel | 9801 Natural Bridge Road | Free | gatewayharmonicaclub.org >> Enjoy hearing all-star harmonica artists play classical, jazz, blues, rock, country, gospel and other musical styles.

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>>>8/9 JUNGLE BOOGIE FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES: HUDSON & THE HOO DOO CATS

5–8 p.m. | The Saint Louis Zoo | Free | stlzoo.org Bring the whole family to enjoy this Jump Blues and Swing concert in the center of the zoo.

8/9-8/10

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modern-day adolescence. Duncan (Liam James) goes on a ‘family’ vacation with his mom Pam and her new boyfriend Trent (Steve Carell). Only they’re not a family and never will be, because Trent is an overbearing boor who routinely humiliates the 14-year-old. We wonder why Pam (Toni Collette) stands by idly until we realize she is afraid of ending up alone. There is considerable poignancy in watching the awkward Duncan cope with this situation on top of the suffering he already faces while being ostracized by the older kids. But all is not grim as Duncan finds a place among some adult misfits, arising in plenty of hilarity.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes. It’s a feel-good coming-ofage picture anchored in the very 21st century realities of divorce, mid-life romances and bullying. —D.W.

THE TO DO LIST >> Aubrey Plaza, known for her role on Parks and

Recreation, is well cast in The To Do List as Brandy Klark, a straitlaced high school valedictorian who decides to approach losing her virginity the same way she does schoolwork: with a detailed to-do list.

This raunchy comedy doesn’t quite come together perfectly but it is still enjoyable with plenty of laugh-out-loud scenes. Set in 1993, the film is sprinkled with early ’90s references, including a hilarious scene involving a skort, the half-shorts, half-skirt garment popular at the time. It’s probably worth the ticket price when you consider that this sexual awakening story is told from an all-too-rare female point of view and co-stars the talented Bill Heder as a deadbeat pool manager.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes, if you’re looking for an entertaining night at the movies. —S.Z. VIEWED AT WEHRENBERG GALAXY 14 CINE

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[ THEATER ]

[ MUSIC ]

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8/8 bruno mars

7 p.m. | The Bissell Mansion Theatre | $37–$53 bissellmansiontheatre.com >> You’ll enjoy the laughter and plot twists in this interactive murder mystery. Will you be able to solve the crime? Through Oct. 27.

now–8/11 west side story

8:15 p.m. | The Muny | free–$80 | muny.org

now–11/16 dead like me

7 p.m. | The Lemp Mansion | $48.95 lempmansion.com

8/18 letters to gerda: the story of a family shattered by the holocaust

4 p.m. | Holocaust Museum and Learning Center Free | hmlc.org

7:30 p.m. | Scottrade Center | $46.50–$86.50 scottradecenter.com

8/13 summer concert series at faust park: billy peek 7–9 p.m. | Faust Park | Free | 636.532.3399

whitaker music festival: the scandaleros

7:30 p.m. | Missouri Botanical Garden | Free | mobot.org >> Beer, wine, soda, snow cones and live music are the perfect way to close out summer. Don’t miss The Whitaker Music Festival’s grand finale, The Scandaleros.

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[HOME]

WHEN IT COMES TO DREAM HOMES, bigger isn’t necessarily better. Just ask Michael Rechan, founder of Michael Lauren Development. His own Clayton home is custom-built to be ‘rightsized,’ and it has provided for his family’s every need in a tidy 3,150-square-foot package.

Rechan, whose firm is considered one of the leading custom builders in the central corridor, says the only way to really meet the homeowner’s needs is through custom design, which ensures that

BY STEPHANIE ZEILENGA // PHOTOS BY BILL BARRETT

rightsizing

each variable is controlled by the builder, the architect and the homeowner in collaboration.

“There is an almost Zen or feng shui feeling when a client ends up with exactly the home they desire, one that fits them like a custom-tailored suit versus something off the rack,” says Rechan.

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FIRST FLOOR GATHERING SPACE

UPPER SITTING ROOM OFF MASTER BEDROOM (AT LEFT)

One way to understand the concept of rightsizing, according to architect Paul Doerner of The Lawrence Group, is to think of it as reformatting space to make everyday living easier. Doerner worked on Rechan’s renovation and says that, although compact, the home now flows well. “By taking down walls on the ground floor, all the rooms feel bigger because they borrow space from a previously walled-off adjacent room,” says Doerner. “Now the family has the spaces they really need and use, rather than spaces for ‘show’ that are rarely used.”

Unlike most traditional homes, Rechan’s does not include formal dining and living rooms, spaces that have become less essential to homeowners.

This highlights a key concept of rightsizing: simply eliminating frivolous, unused rooms to provide space more configured to today’s lifestyle. “The concept of rightsizing transcends the traditional preset floor plan schemes that have dominated residential architecture for too long, and instead focuses on delivering a custom home that exactly meets the homeowner’s needs and desires,” Rechan explains.

Looking at how rooms can multitask is another way to rightsize, he says. In his home, an upper sitting room is just off the master bedroom. It has a door for privacy, which allows the sitting room to remain part of the master suite, but because it is also the upper-level hub of activity, it is still easily accessed from the other bedrooms and used by the entire family.

“We use this room as a family room in the evenings, for watching TV and reading, as a coffee bar in the mornings, a home office during the day, and for doing laundry,” says Rechan. “We were able to accomplish all of that and still have the room be among the most elegant in the home.”

The most important thing, says Rechan, is knowing how to create gathering areas so that a modest-sized home feels spacious, with plenty of light and space to move around in. “Our home lives extremely large as there are many interior and exterior gathering areas to find solitude if you seek that out,” he says. “Even though it’s a smaller home, the stairway widths and walkways between rooms are generous, and all the rooms on the upper level are vaulted. We also have a generous number of windows so the rooms do not feel boxed in.”

Although rightsizing is not a new idea, it is a fitting concept for today’s economic and environmental realities, the two experts agree. “Everybody is thinking about houses a little differently,” Doerner says. “The traditional family that we associate with the ‘50s isn’t as much of a demographic force now as it was then. So everybody’s looking at the houses to address the way we live in comparison to previous owners. It seems like a fairly common American trait to say, I want the house to adapt to me, rather than me adapting to the house.”

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HOMEWORK] DEAR HOMEWORK,

Our ’70s-era house construction does not fit into the neighborhood, but we do want it to fit into our wooded lot. Should we paint the brick? What color scheme would blend our home into its surroundings? Should we change the vertical siding to horizontal? Also, the front porch and overhang have numerous support columns. Our thought is to eliminate every other one and rebuild in a Y or V shape. What are your thoughts?

———BACK TO NATURE

DEAR BACK TO NATURE,

AFTER

I would analyze your situation a little differently. I see a need to better connect your landscape to the architecture rather than the other way around. Your home’s strong Prairie Style features already do an excellent job of becoming part of the surroundings with their emphasis on horizontal lines, wide sheltering overhangs and earth tone color palette.

On the other hand, the landscape features seem far less natural. The straight asphalt driveway is the wrong color and shape; the plantings adjacent to the house are haphazard and don’t frame the architecture to best advantage. The landscape needs to be as bold and simple as the architecture.

First, change the material of the driveway. Create a large ‘arrival court’ of stone paving and roll Meramec gravel over the rest of the asphalt. I would remove most of the plants adjacent to the front of the house, leaving only the large trees, and plant a circle of ground cover under the tree and let that overlap the driveway. I would also add a low brick garden wall topped with Prairie-style lanterns to reinforce the entry and step the architecture down into the landscape. Next, I would replace your ‘spitter’ downspouts with more ornamental chains and triple the size of your porch columns (while also eliminating every other one).

Finally, repaint the siding a light green; the current dark brown has a dour feel.

Hope that helps.

———HOMEWORK

BEFORE

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by rebecca koenig | photos by suzy gorman

The Clark family residence in Hampton Park houses much more than furniture and appliances.

Twenty-three-year-old Katie Clark and her three older siblings, all since moved out, return regularly to the home where their mother passed away in 2010 to honor her and create new memories of their own.

T&S | What makes this house special, architecturally and personally?

KC | It was built in 1923 by the architect who lived there, so there are unusual aspects, like a large master bathroom and terrazzo floors. My mother had cryoglobulinemic vasculitis and was diagnosed a few years before she passed away. She was horribly

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sick for two weeks, and in that time we did not leave this house. She wanted to be at home, surrounded by her family and friends.

T&S | Tell me about that lovely backyard pool.

KC | My mom hated the pool because it was gross and old. After she passed away, as a tribute to her, [my dad] completely redid the whole thing. We added the deck. We added the fire pit and the water features. The pool house has a full bathroom with a shower and closets and a kitchen with a refrigerator. And now it’s a saltwater pool too.

T&S | Why saltwater?

KC | My dad might have read somewhere that it’s better for you and better for the pool—it’s less maintenance. Better for skin and better for children.

T&S | The 8-foot deep pool has playful water jets and a shallow shelf where lounge chairs can sit in the water. Who designed it?

KC | We decided everything as a family. My dad’s an architect, builder and developer, and he came up with the design himself, with the help of his friend. We definitely wanted the shelf; our country club, Glen Echo, has it. My nephews, ages 8, 5, and 4, can learn how to swim here; it’s a way more kid-friendly pool now. The kids didn’t get their way exactly: we wanted a hot tub, but my dad vetoed that.

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T&S | What’s it like to spend a day out there?

KC | It’s absolutely crazy. We were all there on Father’s Day, and my dad was doing cannonballs with my nephews. My sister-in-law and I were laying out the entire time, reading, and there are three boys with water guns shooting the entire time. When the whole family’s together at the pool, it can be 10 of us, including boyfriends and fiances and wives. Probably every weekend over the summer, there’s extended family there. My friends come over and my sister’s friends. Everyone just hangs out.

T&S | What can you tell me about the safari room, with its masks, antler chandelier and animal art?

KC | My parents went to Africa on a Young Presidents’ Organization trip and they came back with all those things. We expanded that room and added the bar and that’s the theme they wanted to go with. It’s my favorite room, where we have family dinners every Sunday when we’re in St. Louis. The bar is well-used; we entertained a lot in the house. That was something important to my mom; it was one of her favorite things to do.

T&S | Who besides family friends have you entertained?

KC | We’ve had amazing guests in the house. Joe Biden was over in 2011—it was right after Bin Laden, and he told us the story of the capture, a firsthand account of him and the president together. Other people have included the Carnahan family—all at one point or another—Gov. Bob Holden (2001-2005), Gov. Jay Nixon, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine (2006-2010), Sen. Claire McCaskill, Mayor Francis Slay, and Fernando Parato from the movie Alive.

T&S | Who cares for the house now?

KC | Since my mom passed away, the caretaker, Heather, comes to the house every day. She does the upkeep and the changes that need to be made. She never loses sight of the things my mom would have wanted.

T&S | The photo wall must be special to you.

KC | That is in our office, my mom did that. It’s pictures of my mom as a child, all the siblings together, pictures of us at the house in Colorado, pictures of my nephews, and my modeling pictures are still on there. It’s a family wall.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Dancing water jets; the safari room; Katie Clark and her brother Shawn; the home’s inviting foyer

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Wayne Norwood went into real estate in 2006, and promptly started breaking sales records at Gladys Manion.

Today, he and partner Ben Patton are the No. 1 listing and sales team companywide, and also have the highest average unit sales price. Norwood hails from Long Island and tried 12 cities before landing happily in St. Louis. Currently single, he lives in Clayton.

From the time I was 4, all I wanted to be was a trial lawyer, like my dad. But I got some of the worst scores ever on the LSAT—twice! Then I considered majoring in business and scored in the top 3 percent on the GMATs—but I hated the thought of business school. So I majored in liberal arts at Rochester University.

I went into sales after graduation, working mostly as a manufacturer’s rep in the wholesale apparel business, and later at Kraft Foods. I lived all over the country—New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles. Then someone created a job for me as a manufacturer’s rep to May Co., and that’s how I came to St. Louis.

By the time I hit 50, I was ready for a change. I was tired of traveling all the time. So I asked 28 random people, some of whom had known me for years, others who’d known me for minutes, what line of work I should go into. Out of 28, 25 suggested real estate! I lead a faith-based life, so I knew it wasn’t a coincidence. I got my license.

My first sale at Manion was a multi-million dollar house. That was a real confidence-booster, let me tell you!

Real estate is the exact right fit for me. I’m a sales guy. To my last breath, I’ll always be a sales guy. I’m a talker—it can take me 20 minutes to say hello. But I also know how to listen attentively and intuitively, and I thrive on being of service to others.

My partner, Ben Patton, is on the quiet side.

Together, we balance each other out and make the perfect team.

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Everyone, even the wealthiest and most powerful, is so real and unpretentious.

Most people pine for the past. Not me. The past is useful only as a reference point. I love what I do, and every day is a blessing. That’s a real happy ending.

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<< SCOTT JOPLIN HOUSE

The summer siren song of the ice cream truck has ensured Scott Joplin’s music eternal life. Even kids who’ve never sat down at a piano can hum the opening strains of ‘The Entertainer.’ The Scott Joplin House State Historic Site doesn’t offer ice cream, but it does provide the context for that irresistible seasonal soundtrack.

Joplin was born to a former slave in Texas soon after the Civil War, and received classical music instruction from a local teacher who recognized his talent. After attending high school in Sedalia, Joplin performed with different ensembles around the country, returning to Missouri between gigs to work as a pianist and teacher and attend classes at George R. Smith College. Joplin’s first hit composition, ‘Maple Leaf Rag,’ sold half a million copies of sheet music in the decade following its 1899 publication.

St. Louis’ claim on the composer comes from his six-year residency in a flat at 2658A Morgan St., now Delmar Boulevard. There, he wrote ‘The Entertainer’ and several other well-known ragtime tunes, so called because of their syncopated rhythm. He also wrote operas. One, A Guest of Honor, told the story of Booker T. Washington’s momentous visit to President Theodore Roosevelt’s White House. Joplin also wrote a piece, ‘Cascades,’ for the St. Louis World’s Fair.

New York lured Joplin away in 1907, and he spent the rest of his short life there, trying to publish an allegorical opera.

Forgotten until the 1970s, when the Paul Newman movie The Sting reintroduced his music to popular culture and his apartment was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, Joplin is now revered. Except, of course, by young piano students struggling to play those left-hand octaves.

<<ST. FRANCIS XAVIER COLLEGE CHURCH

Like veins converging at the heart, curved supports thread through the nave and up the barrel-vaulted ceiling in pursuit of the white altar. A cathedral within a cathedral, its spires and solemn statues form the centerpiece of St. Francis Xavier Church, the spiritual crux of Saint Louis University.

The cornerstone was placed in 1884. Priests from around the country gathered to bless the foundation for the new church at Grand Boulevard, a replacement for the school’s original house of worship at Ninth and Lucas avenues. The Dutch pastor of the congregation decided to model the church after the magnificent Gothic revival Cathedral of Saint Colman in Cobh, Ireland, and so two steeples reflect each other across the Atlantic.

College kids and community members shuffle in on Sunday mornings, their whispers muffled by the weight of a century of prayer. When not in worship, they advocate for social justice and support the schools and health clinic of La Natividad Parish in Guatemala. And at night, the church’s clock face keeps watch over St. Louis’ streets.

<< THE FIREBIRD

With a great sound system and an eclectic lineup, the Firebird draws music lovers to Midtown. “There’s a lot of people who come out of the woodwork for certain shows you would never hear from otherwise,” says co-owner Mike Cracchiolo. “There’s something for everybody.”

The bass player for the band Speedboats, Cracchiolo had performed in most of the city’s venues by the time he decided to experiment with his own in 2009, sensing an opportunity to change the music scene. “There weren’t a whole lot of places doing the shows we wanted to see and there weren’t a lot of those shows coming to town,” Cracchiolo says. “You start a business to fulfill a need; we were fortunate that there was a demand for something we were all really passionate about anyway.”

The Firebird hosts some local acts, but it primarily showcases rising national talent, hoping to attract people who will contribute to the St. Louis community. “I think having a thriving music scene is important for that,” he says.

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Moving or Downsizing? We eliminate your headaches.

We buy entire or partial estates.

Immediate payment since 1976.

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HANDYMAN SERVICES MIKE’S HOME SERVICES A/C - New, Repair, Maintenance.

Storm, Roof & Gutter Repair.

Haul. Sewer/Drain, Basement Waterproofing. Plumbing • Electrical • Painting Decks • Hardwood, Tile & Carpet Repair & Installation. Ref’s Available.

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RELIABLE HOME SERVICES Home Improvement Projects Kitchen, bath, painting, drywall, and general repairs.

Decks, garage organizing, landscaping Commited to professional quality customer satisfaction. Ref’s provided.

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YEAR ROUND MAINTENANCE • Mulching • Edging all Garden Beds • Cutting Back Perennials • New Plantings • Seasonal Pots Specializing in Landscape Design & Year Round Maintenance Call 314-498-0877

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

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Specializing in Mole and other Small Rodent Removal.

1x Yearly Set-Up: $65 Moles: $45 each Chipmunks: $55

Town & Style 121 Hunter Ave., Ste. 201, St. Louis, Mo 63124.

Town & Style is an equal opportunity employer.

Curt Jasper 314-566-4167

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

Same Day Service.

314-713-HAUL (4285) Thank You!

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TREE SERVICES

WE BUY DIAMONDS!

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

Insured and Free Estimates.

Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

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TREE SERVICES

TONY LAMARTINA PLUMBING

REAL ESTATE- FOR SALE SOLD FAST! WITH

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Contact Us Today for Your Next Move!

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Trimming • Deadwooding Reduction • Removals Stump grinding • Year round service • Fully insured Contact Michael Baumann for a free estimate & property inspection at 636-375-2812 You’ll be glad you called!

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WINDOW CLEANING

SERVICES WE BUY DIAMONDS, JEWLERY, GOLD, SILVER, COINS, WATCHES!

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$815,000 16667 Anna’s Way Dielmann Sotheby’s Intl Realty Agent: Mary Rosenblum Price per square foot: $175.99

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Tim Gamma – B.S. Horticulture Board Certified Master Arborist PRUNING ■ FERTILIZATION ■ PLANTING SPRAYING ■ TRIMMING ■ REMOVAL

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$400,000 12840 Beaver Dam Road Prudential Alliance Realtors Agent: Barbara Woodham Price per square foot: $177.30

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$1.01 million 12323 Boothbay Court Prudential Select Properties Agent: Jen Ross Price per square foot: $156.91

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