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[ letter from the editor ] It sometimes amazes me what national news programs can pass off as news. There seems to be a trend to ‘dumb down’ broadcast reportage that I find, well, silly—especially at the national network level. After all, the public owns the airwaves, and the government is allowed to lease them. But the lesees, i.e., the networks, are supposed to use those airwaves ‘responsibly.’

It’s bad enough they can’t seem to get beyond reality TV practically 24/7. But when it comes to something as important as The News, maybe the networks could reserve that half-hour every morning and evening for actual news— important things happening in our country and our world. I don’t see how a neighborhood kerfuffle about a pet rooster in Michigan is relevant to our lives. That story, actually aired on ABC last month, included four minutes of live interviews with the fowl’s owner, two neighbors and a county official.

Then there was the segment on NBC about two missing basset hounds from Murphreesboro, Tenn., who were found five years later in Dallas, Ga. That one aired on two different networks.

And another ‘news feature’ from NBC one morning tantalized us with the riveting opportunity to watch anchor Savannah Guthrie fulfill her lifelong dream of flying a plane. I’d say that it must have been a slow news day, but we live in a big, busy world, so it’s never a slow news day. All you have to do is tune into the BBC to see that.

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6 Talk of the Towns 7 Cover story – Pedal the Cause 8 The Insider 9 Bookshelf – The Round Table 11 Driven – Lisa Patt 12 Time Out – Yadier Molina Financial Future 14 Charlie’s Town 15 Business Beat 18 Special Feature – Consortium for Graduate Study in Management

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19 Happenings 20 SNAPPED! Humane Society of Missouri 20 Great Rivers Greenway 21 Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 22 Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund 22 Saint Louis Zoo 26 She Said Yes!

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The third annual Pedal the Cause, a cycling challenge benefiting cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, takes place Oct. 6 and 7 at Soldiers Memorial. Presenting sponsor is Edward Jones. Registration fee is $100 (discounts available for students and children), plus a commitment to raise at least $500. Pictured on the cover: Kirk Warden, Clare Blase, Leisa Zigman, Derek Conine, Don Conine. For more information, call 314.787.1990. To register, visit pedalthecause.org.

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Beauty 28 Trend Report – Music Festivals 29 Resolutions – End Bad Habits 30 Health – Beauty Head to Toe 30 Best in Town – Gym Bag Essentials 33 Cover story – Hart Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery 36 Parent Trap – Girls Just Want to Have Fun

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Hats off to the entrepreneurs of today.

Some of the products they develop are too arcane for the average bear to savvy in depth, but it’s usually good news when a local company releases its product to a wider market.

Chesterfield-based Ulrich Medical USA has launched its Golden Gate plate system for ‘stabilization of the anterior/ anterolateral thoracolumbar spine.’

Translate that as good news for people who suffer back problems, including degenerative disc disease and scoliosis, as well as for the surgeons who perform the corrective surgeries. The device also allows the doctor an unobstructed view during the operation.

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weren’t architecturally significant, but you can’t blame folks wistful for the way things used to be. Of course, used to be there was plenty of parking to support the businesses downtown, too, but as the district and populace have grown, parking has become scarce.

For now the site will provide only surface parking. The local chamber of commerce says new businesses and several levels of parking could eventually be built.

­ las, knuckleheadedness A does not spare the young.

A teen guest in the Mercy Health company suite at the Aug. 6 Cardinals-Giants game aimed his pocket-sized laser pointer at the Giants hurler, authorities say.

Several times. Cards skipper Mike Matheny himself zeroed in on the young man, who allegedly continued to use the device even after being spotted. The attorney for Eric Bogard, 17, of Creve Coeur, who is charged with peace disturbance, says his client didn’t mean to point the light at players, and he wasn’t even the person who brought the device to the game. Police found it in the trash near the suite.

Hear ye, hear ye: The rabble has been roused.

Maplewood officials are to have heard public comments Aug. 14 (after this issue went to press) on QuikTrip’s proposal to relocate at the ManchesterBig Bend intersection. Meanwhile, concerned parents and school district heavies have galvanized with dozens of yard signs that read: ‘Keep Students Safe: Oppose the QT Relocation.’ Not only are Maplewood-Richmond Heights parents and administrators peeved that the move would make the intersection a few hundred yards from their doors even busier, but they’re also not too keen on a store that sells alcohol and tobacco being so close. (Not to mention the CVS store going up catty-corner across the intersection.) Additional salestax revenues be darned; here’s hoping that city fathers seriously consider the misgivings of citizens.

Gone for good is the place where musicians bought their sheet music and replacement reeds. The Music Center of Kirkwood vamoosed a few years back for a space in Crestwood three times larger, leaving the former Mel Bay building vacant. It was supposed to be demolished by now to pave the way, literally, for a parking lot.

The building and an adjacent structure

A benefit from the drought? Well, kind of.

Desperately low river levels are providing peeks at bits of history usually submerged. Historians have long known that the steamboat Montana ran aground in the Missouri River near St. Charles in the 1880s. Lately, the wreck is one of several peeking above the surface. Although the boat featured

luxury accommodations, a century or so of mud and muck and generations of treasure hunters have made sure anything worth salvaging vanished long ago. Plus, catastrophic floods over the decades jumbled things up so no one is entirely sure to which riverboat various pieces of wreckage belonged.

Old Man River’s a mass grave for all sorts of river craft.

Political attack ads: They’re baaack. And as we approach the general election, they likely will become even more aggressive and shrill, providing at least one reason to avoid the radio or TV, regardless of which side of the aisle you’re on. Our parents recommended we avoid discussions of religion or politics, but increasingly those dialogues have become part and parcel of the same discussion. It seems as though Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill and U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, her Republican opponent, had handfuls of mud to sling at one another after the Aug. 7 primary polls closed. And now they’re slinging away, in negative messages about each other that feature music apocalyptic enough for a scary video game. Where, oh where, have the moderates gone?

Discrimination against specific breeds, if not legislation, has created a sad state of affairs over the years for dog lovers. In the 1950s and ’60s, it seemed as though naïve Americans suspected German shepherds of everything except communist sympathies. So, do pit bulls have an aggressive disposition by nature? Or are negligent owners of nearly any breed to blame for a dog’s aggressive behavior? Town & Country officials in essence answered ‘no’ to the first question and ‘yes’ to the second Aug. 13, by unanimously approving a

rewritten city ordinance that no longer includes so-called ‘vicious’ dogs. Those are to be dealt with by county Animal Control officers—county law doesn’t specify breed.

It is devastating to watch Alzheimer’s disease slowly take a loved one away.

Researchers at Washington U. are developing a blood test to identify the disease with a team that includes doctors from University of Pennsylvania and Emory University Medical School in Atlanta.

A clinical research study comparing various protein levels in the blood and spinal fluid of about 600 participants, some healthy and some with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s, has delivered promising results, although a team physician asserts that a blood test is not ready for primetime.

Presently, tests for the disease include cerebral scans (expensive) and spinal taps (painful).

Frozen in time and the middle of a friendly wave, the Paul-Bunyansized farmer statue in overalls, flannel shirt and straw hat— and the half-sized, nearly identical fella right next to it—have been a landmark for Watson Road motorists as they pass the Sappington Market on Webster Groves’ south side. Sad to say, the market is closing for good Aug. 24 after a nearly 20-year run. Even more lamentable is the fact that the market provided farm-fresh items from local producers, the trend nearly everywhere as consumers become more aware and supportive of sustainable agriculture.

You can get a tasteless Florida tomato with that nasty plastic texture anywhere, but fortunately the real thing abounds at farmers’ markets in many towns we talk about.

[ TT Trivia ] What cult movie derived its title from the painful procedure to extract fluid from the spinal column?

The first correct email answer we receive at towntalk@townandstyle.com will win an exclusive Town & Style tote bag or apron!

Last issue’s answer |The former Soviet Union, or U.S.S.R., had control of the Republic of Uzbekistan before the country officially became an independent state in 1991.

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[Pedal by tony di martino

Cancer is an equal opportunity disease, ruthlessly striking children and adults without regard for race, creed or class. Everyone has lost a family member, friend or neighbor to the disease. Jay Indovino is no exception. “My mother passed away two years ago after a five-year battle with uterine cancer, and my father is now fighting lung cancer,” he says. So it was no surprise when Indovino walked away from a successful, 25-year career in the financial services industry to serve as executive director of Pedal the Cause.

Founded in 2010 by lymphoma survivor Bill Koman, Pedal the Cause is a twoday, communitywide cycling challenge with an ambitious goal: to find a cure for cancer. “The money raised supports research at Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine,” Indovino explains. Research includes innovative investigations not yet funded by the National Institutes of Health: “We want to turn today’s big ideas into tomorrow’s life-saving treatments, prevention strategies and cures,” he says. Studies on brain tumors, as well as on cervical, kidney, pancreas and skin cancers, are currently underway.

Designed for riders of all ages and abilities, Pedal the Cause has something for everyone. This year’s event opens Oct. 6 with a mile-long Kids Challenge, where children ages 3 to 12 can ride on a closed course, followed by a cookout and entertainment. On Oct. 7, cyclists can choose from a spin tent or four course options, ranging from 15 to 75 miles. “The first three courses mix flat, rolling terrain with a few moderate hills,” Indovino says. “The 75-mile course is more challenging, with enough steep climbs to grab the attention of serious cyclists.” Teams also can enter the Ride for a Child program, competing in honor of kids receiving treatment

Jay Indovino, executive director of Pedal the Cause. photo by halflife studios

at Children’s Hospital. All courses begin and end at Soldiers Memorial.

Participation has grown steadily since the inaugural ride in 2010, which raised $910,000 with 800 cyclists. Last year’s event generated $1.3 million and attracted 1,300 cyclists. “This year, we hope to register 2,000-plus riders and raise $2 million for research,” Indovino says. “Presenting sponsor Edward Jones and other contributing sponsors cover all our operational expenses, so every cent raised goes directly to fight cancer.”

An avid cyclist, Indovino has ridden in every challenge since the event began.

“There’s an amazing energy along the course,” he says. Throngs of onlookers, many clutching pictures of loved ones, cheer the cyclists on; doctors and former patients ride together. “Most of us are out there for personal reasons, riding for a friend or family member who has passed on, survived, or might be battling the disease,” he says. “But as you ride, you realize you’re not just riding for your family and friends. You’re riding for the entire community. You’re riding for every life lost too soon. We’re all connected in this fight, and Pedal the Cause has an impact long after the wheels stop spinning.”

Doctors serving at: Alton Memorial Hospital Barnes-Jewish Hospital Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Boone Hospital Center Christian Hospital Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital Missouri Baptist Medical Center Parkland Health Center Progress West HealthCare Center St. Louis Children’s Hospital

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the[in]sider by tony di martino [ Holistic Approach ] Kimberly Keller-Johnson learned a lot about holistic wellness during the six years she co-owned a fitness studio in Europe. Now she’s bringing that knowledge to a fitness center in the heart of Clayton. Naturally Fit offers a wide range of cutting-edge classes on eco-friendly cork flooring. A lunchtime Power Hour class includes salads and wraps you can take back to the office after a quick workout. Keller-Johnson is married to restaurateur Mike Johnson, formerly of BARcelona, Boogaloo and Momos.

[ International Honor ] Jane Roodman Weiss will be honored for her philanthropy and volunteer leadership Sept. 12 at the International Lion of Judah Conference in New York City. Weiss, who serves on the board of Jewish Federation and chairs the community engagement committee, will receive the prestigious Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award. A registered nurse, Weiss co-chaired a breast health screening program for young women for eight years. She and her husband, John, live in Clayton. Lion of Judah is a Jewish Federation giving society.

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Next time you call Colombo with a consumer complaint, you might want to say congratulations. News 4 reporter Mike Colombo, part of KMOV’s consumer affairs team, recently won an Emmy award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Ohio Valley Chapter. Colombo was recognized for a four-part human interest feature at WHAS in Louisville, Ken., his previous posting. The native St. Louisan, a graduate of St. James the Greater Elementary School, Vianney High School and Quincy University, says, “It’s a terrific honor. Now I hope to win one for my home team at KMOV!” Proud parents are Georgia and Mike Colombo of South City.

[ Support Your Local Brew ] A local business, The All-American Beer Co., recently launched two new beers, American Patriot and American Patriot Light, in the St. Louis market. “We want St. Louisans to declare their independence from foreign-owned beer companies and take America back, one beer at a time!” says CEO John Beal. The lager brews are available at select area supermarkets, bars and restaurants.

[ No Place Like Home ] Just in time for its 50th anniversary, the Arts and Education Council has bought the Centene Center for Arts and Education building, which the organization has occupied since 2006. The historic structure at 3547 Olive St. in the Grand Center Arts District is also home to 18 arts organizations, including Dance St. Louis and Gateway Men’s Chorus.

[ Always Faithful ] The annual Friends of Injured Marines Gen. James T. Conway Golf Outing takes place Aug. 26 at Country Club at The Legends. Special guest is CBC High School grad Mark Meirink, a Marine who was shot last year in Afghanistan. The event benefits the Semper Fi Fund, which supports injured Marines. For tickets or more information, call 314.402.9631.

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Visions in Performance, a nonprofit vocal group based in Overland, recently donated $20,000 to St. Louis Society for the Blind & Visually Impaired to offer programs, tickets and transportation for clients who enjoy music and the performing arts. The donation was made in memory of Gilbert and Dorothy Fisher, cofounders of Visions in Performance, an organization of performers who are blind. Gilbert served as director of vocal music at Missouri School for the Blind for 43 years.

[ Good and Good For You ] Calling all sustainable food producers! There’s still time to enter your product in the first annual Good Food Awards competition. Winners in nine categories, including beer, charcuterie and chocolate, will be selected from each region of the country. The event is organized by Seedling Projects, a San Francisco-based nonprofit that supports sustainable food. Judges include Alice Waters, godmother of the American slow food movement. Entry deadline is Aug. 31. To enter or for more information, see goodfoodawards.org.

[ A Byrd in Hand... ] Elle magazine recently recognized Byrd Style Lounge as one of the nation’s top 50 boutiques. The exclusive Clayton shop and consignment service won extra points for its ‘closet purge’ services, known as the Byrd Cage Clean, in which Byrd staff visit clients’ homes, sift through their closets and help them decide what to keep, toss or offer for consignment.

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About the club The Round Table wasn’t born a book club. Thirty years ago, Rochelle Popkin recalls, she and some buddies signed up for an art history class their friend Carol Shapiro was teaching at Maryville University. They enjoyed learning together so much they formed their own literary society, which they named for the famous Algonquin Round Table, a group of writers, agents and entertainers who met for lunch at the Algonquin Hotel in New York during the 1920s. Popkin and her friends assigned themselves topics to explore and present each month; one of hers was 18th-century music.

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Q: What’s it feel like behind the wheel?

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Q: What kind of mileage do you get?

A: You would bring that up. Not great, about 14 mpg, worse if I have my foot on the pedal.

Q: Any other flaws?

A: You don’t want to drive it in the snow without snow tires. That’s why I’ve kept my Jeep.

Q: Do you remember your first car?

A: Do I ever! My poor parents kept promising me, “Oh, we’re getting you a red sports car!” I was so excited, I bragged to all my friends. Well, it turned out to be a Hyundai Accent with the word ‘sport’ on the side. I don’t know if you’re familiar with the model, but it was as far away from sporty as you could possibly get. I was so embarrassed. That’s when I made up my mind to get a real sports car someday.

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It used to be when someone asked, who’s the best defensive catcher in the Major Leagues?, the answer was easy: Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals. Now when the question is tweaked to, Who is the best catcher, period?, the answer is the same: Yadier Molina. The Cardinals recognized this as well, signing the four-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner with a five-year, $75 million contract this past offseason. Molina is clearly a leader on the Cardinals team, both on the field and in the clubhouse. Town & Style spoke to Molina recently about life in and away from baseball.

Q. What do you like about living in St. Louis?

A. For me, it’s perfect. It’s kind of like a little town. I’m a guy who came here to play baseball, and this

town is all about baseball so I’m glad to stay here four, five, six more years at the least.

Q. Favorite opposing stadium to hit in?

A. The Kansas City ballpark (Kauffman Stadium) is one of my favorites, and the Arizona Diamondback

stadium (Chase Field). I like to hit in both because you can see the ball better there.

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Q. Do you think you can convince the DeWitts to build a retractable roof like they have in Arizona so the team doesn’t have to endure such hot days?

A. (Laughing) Yeah, that would be perfect.

Q. Besides baseball, what other sports do you like to watch?

A. I’m really a huge fan of soccer. I like to watch FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi’s team. I like basketball, too.

Q. What’s a fun date night for you and your wife Wanda?

A. We just like to go out for dinner and maybe a movie, but most of the time we’re at home watching

the kids (daughter Adrianna and son Yanuell) and doing something at home.

Q. Any pre-game rituals?

A. I like to listen to music for about 10 to 15 minutes before I go out to stretch. I love music so much that

it makes me concentrate better.

Q. What kind of car do you and your wife drive?

A. We love our Escalade because it’s got great control and drives well.

Q. What’s the last good movie you saw?

A. I haven’t watched any movies in a while. But I always liked The A-Team; I used to watch the TV show

in Puerto Rico. That’s the kind of movie where you can laugh and at the same time have some drama, some action.

Q. Where do you go to get your hair cut?

A. We’ve got a guy here (in the clubhouse) to cut our hair, so I don’t go anywhere!

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[ In Cleveland, our family fished on Bradstreet Pier, which provides postcard views of Lake Erie. Dozens of Clevelanders joined us and gave us fishing tips, bait samples, sinkers and consolation. The experience set us back $2.50 for minnows and $1 for a license, available on the pier. ]

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use polite terms like ‘economically disadvantaged’ when he describes his past. “I grew up poor in Los Peter Aranda Angeles,” says Aranda, who is photo by bill barrett of Mexican, Native American and Jewish descent. “It took me seven years to get my undergrad degree in business from the University of Southern California, not because I was too busy partying, but because I worked three jobs to make tuition.” Determined to succeed, he knew he needed a master’s degree from a leading business school. But he could barely cover bus fare, let alone an advanced degree.

That’s when Aranda learned about The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management, a St. Louis-based alliance of top business schools and Fortune 500 corporations. Founded in 1966 by Washington University professor Sterling Schoen, the organization awards more than $20 million in full scholarships each year to 300-plus minority students with stellar academic records and a proven commitment to diversity. Member business schools include those at Cornell, Emory and Yale universities.

“The Consortium provides minority students with access to graduate study and mentors who guide them into high-level internships and management careers,” Aranda explains. He speaks from personal experience. After winning a Consortium scholarship to Washington University’s Olin Business School, he landed an internship at AT&T, one of the organization’s 80 corporate partners. He later held key positions at several major entertainment companies before starting his own entertainment consulting business. He became CEO of The Consortium in 2003. “I wanted to help others achieve their career goals,” he says.

Scholarship money means little without emotional support. “The program’s mentorship component is like a family,” says Patricia Hernandez, a former assistant actuary who won a Consortium scholarship to University of Wisconsin. “Consortium alums and corporate recruiters were always there for me, whether I needed help with the interviewing process or networking,” she recalls. “It was incredibly helpful to talk to others who’d walked the path ahead of me.” Today, she serves as director of organization development at Emerson.

Michael Salamone, born and raised in Puerto Rico, is another Consortium alum. Thanks to corporate mentors he met through the program, he interned at IBM and DuPont while pursuing a master’s degree at Indiana University. He then worked in international finance at Anheuser-Busch, followed by high-level positions at Pet Inc. and Express Scripts. He recently retired as CFO of YMCA of Greater St. Louis and is contemplating the next chapter in his career. “As a minority, you sometimes face closed doors,” he says. “The Consortium opened each and every one.”

Hispanics, African Americans and other minorities account for barely 11 percent of the workforce, even though they represent 30 percent of the population—and that percentage is growing, Aranda notes. “To capitalize on business opportunities created by diverse markets, we need increased minority MBA enrollment and corporate leadership,” he says. “It’s our only hope of staying competitive in a rapidly changing world. The Consortium is a step in the right direction.”

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More than 75 guests attended a special pre-party for March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction at the home of Chesterfield artist Don Wiegand.

March of Dimes honored outstanding supporters as ‘heroes’ and awarded them each a Bronze Liberty Medal, created by Wiegand. Paige Toder Noel and Pam Toder are co-charing the event to be held Sept. 6 at The Ritz.

Paige Toder Noel, Pam Toder

Art Showcase

RAW: natural born artists has officially planted roots in St. Louis. The nationwide organization hosts a debut series of artist showcases at the Coliseum beginning in August. Information and tickets are available at rawartists.org/stlouis.

Go Red for Women!

At the kickoff reception for the 2013 Go Red for Women event, a fundraising goal of $500,000 was announced. Proceeds from the event, a luncheon to be held Feb. 1 at The Ritz-Carlton, support research and educational programs to combat heart disease.

Wings of Hope Volunteers

Two Wings of Hope volunteers, Jean Murry and the recently deceased Delia Greer, were awarded the Achievement for Humanitarian Efforts honoring their lifetimes of service and kindness through aviation activities. The award is presented by the 99’s, a global Women’s Aviation group founded by Amelia Earhart.

Ain’t Misbehavin’

Stages St. Louis hosted an after party following the premiere of Ain’t Misbehavin.

Crew members and actors alike were honored, and a great opening night was celebrated.

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What | Purses & Pumps for Pooches & Pals Where | Humane Society Headquarters When | June 28 Why | To benefit the Animal Cruelty Fund, which investigates,

What | Great Rivers Greenway hosts ‘Elevate St. Louis: The Trestle’ Where | The Trestle elevated railway in North City When | June 21 Why | To raise awareness of the sustainable redevelopment of The

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Who | Mayor Francis Slay offered an enthusiastic welcome, and Great Rivers Greenway Executive Director Susan Trautman thanked all who helped launch the unique project.

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Who | Chair Ray Kollar, Jeanine Bermel, J.D. Glisson, Kristen Kim, Matt Maxfield, Bill Reichhardt, Ed Schwent, Ralph Turney, emcee Rene Knott, executive director Joy Krieger, emeritus trustees Drs. Phillip Korenblat and Raymond Slavin Highlights | Auctions and a cocktail reception/dinner

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Arrive in Chicago at the Randolph Street Market.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a gorgeous, unseasonably cool day, and the place is packed. With both outdoor and indoor vendors, this market has something for everyone: vintage mixed with new, the unusual combined with the hard-to-find.

Bring an SUV or a U-Haul, just in case!

Check into Public Hotel (formerly the Ambassador East).

A renovated Ian Schrager hotel, this place is a happening spot with the famed Pump Room restaurant and swanky bars. We booked way ahead of time for a great rate.

Delicious sushi dinner at Sunda Restaurant.

A night out on the town at The House of Blues, where we saw El Monstero, a St. Louis-based Pink Floyd tribute show that sells out The Pageant for six nights every December.

They rocked!

Got suggestions where we can go next?

Email me at suzy@townandstyle.com!

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better than a weekend getaway with a girlfriend, especially when shopping is involved?

The T&S style team hit the road with a specific goal: three days, three different shopping experiences.

The result? Great finds, great food and tons of fun!

DAY TWO, SUNDAY Wicker Park/Bucktown Area This trendy area on the west side of town has some of the city’s most exclusive and interesting boutiques and restaurants.

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Breakfast at Toast II. Amazing mascarpone/pine nut pancakes and incredible French toast got us fueled up for a long day of shopping.

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First stop is Roslyn, a beautiful store decorated with exposed brick, antique display tables, and a collection of hard-to-find labels and luxury items. One word: lovely.

We found St. Louisan Emily Koplar’s line, Wai Ming, featured here.

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Stitch. To call this an accessories store is to do this gem a disservice.

Leather goods, jewelry, furniture, home accessories and super-helpful staff. Another plus?

Owner Pamela Hewett is a Warson Woods native.

Suzy bought: leather tassel key chain Wendy bought: Missoni hand towels

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Tangerine. Mother and daughter Alex and Lori have run this neighborhood boutique for 14 years.

Great vibe and beautiful, hip clothing.

Wendy bought: silk romper

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Shopping rejuvenation at Green Corner, a refreshing juice and smoothie bar owned by sisters Colleen and Elizabeth Murzyn.

We recommend the Green Corner juice made with spinach, kale, celery, cucumber, lemon and green apple. Delish!

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Robin Richman. An eclectic mix of luxe brands like Guidi boots, fashions

by Rick Owens, Lilies knits, and leather bags by Jas M.B. Housed in a former hardware store, the space is at once raw and refined.

We are obsessed with Natalia Brilli miniature leather skull handbag.

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We decided to walk up to Michigan Avenue to hit some of our old favorites: All Saints Spitalfields (amazing leathers right now), Michael Kors (the gowns are to die for) and Bloomingdale’s.

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Dinner at The Girl and the Goat. Season 4 Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard’s restaurant is the hottest ticket in town, if you can get in. Reservations are a must way in advance. We managed to get 9 p.m. reservations (on a Sunday night!) but found seats on the leather bar couches and ordered food and drinks there all night.

When we left at midnight the place was still hopping!

DAY THREE, MONDAY 10 30 We hit the highway again, with a major pit stop in Bolingbrook, Ill., am

at IKEA. If you’ve never been to an IKEA store before (and the one in Bolingbrook is the closest location to St. Louis), you’re in for a treat. The Scandinavian modern-style furniture and accessories chain has been in the U.S. since 1985. Make sure you have several hours to peruse the multi-floor store for everything imaginable for the home. What sets it apart from any other is the high design and low prices. Quality is suspect at times, but this place is perfect for college students, apartment dwellers or anyone on the lookout for a great deal.

Wendy bought: picture frames, storage boxes and trash cans Suzy bought: laundry room essentials, storage boxes and cinnamon rolls for breakfast the next day.

Where’d we go again?

Here’s the comprehensive resource guide of all our stops.

Randolph Street Market| randolphstreetmarket.com 1350 W. Randolph St. and 1340 W. Washington St. between Ada Street & Ogden Avenue, Chicago Not open every weekend so check online for dates.

PUBLIC Hotel | publichotels.com 1301 N. State St., Chicago 312.787.3700 Sunda Restaurant| sundachicago.com 110 W. Illinois St., Chicago 312.644.0500 El Monstero Pink Floyd Tribute Show elmonstero.com Toast II| toast-chicago.com 2046 N. Damen Ave., Chicago 773.772.5600 Roslyn Boutique| roslynboutique.com 2035 N. Damen Ave., Chicago 773.489.1311 Stitch| stitchchicago.com 1723 N. Damen Ave., Chicago 773.782.1570

Tangerine|shoptangerine.com 1719 N. Damen Ave., Chicago 773.772.0505 Green Corner| greencornerchicago.com 1880 N. Damen Ave., Chicago Robin Richman| robinrichman.com 2108 N. Damen Ave., Chicago 773.278.6150

IKEA| ikea.com/us/en/store/bolingbrook 750 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook 630.972.7900

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[ wedding party ] Maid of Honor | Jacqueline Badler Best Man | Steven Greaney Bride’s parents | Lawrence & Laurie Badler Groom’s parents | Michael & Suzanne Greaney Flower girl | Abbie Holtzman

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“We met in Shanghai in a Mexican bar,” Sara Badler says, tracing the first thread of the international love story she and Thomas Greaney have woven. St. Louis native Sara had just arrived in China in 2008 to teach at an Englishlanguage school, having already taught for a year in Japan.

Thomas, a Brit from outside London, turned out to be the school’s director. They started dating, and Sara soon switched to a job in business development.

After eight months together, Sara and Thomas spent a month traveling to meet each others’ families in St. Louis, New York and England. In 2010, the couple moved to SoHo in New York, where Sara works in advertising for Forbes magazine and Thomas works for the British consulate and pursues an MPA at Baruch College. Annual Christmas visits to Thomas’ family in England ensure their lives are still international.

After receiving permission from Sara’s father, grandfather and sister, Thomas proposed in September with Sara’s great-grandmother’s ring, which he hid in a vintage Emilio Pucci purse under her bed. The couple will be married at the Saint Louis Club Sept. 1, exactly one year after they became engaged. Sara’s hometown seemed like a natural choice for the wedding. “It’s just a great city,” she says. “I love it. I have a lot of friends who are just starting to move back and they really like it.”

Sara and Thomas are looking forward to their rehearsal dinner at The Four Seasons and their Sunday brunch at The Ritz-Carlton. A Hawaii honeymoon will round out the globetrotters’ adventures.

Thomas’ English family members will not be the only guests journeying to the wedding from abroad. The well-traveled couple has friends flying in from all over the world.

“People from China and Japan and England and Australia and Hong Kong and all over Europe will be coming,” Sara says. “I’m just so excited to see everyone!”

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[Music Trend report Festivals by lauren madras | photo by bill barrett Every year, Coachella, South by Southwest, Burning Man and other festivals around the country set the tone for laid-back weekend style. Remember the long, thin feathers that were all the rage for hair last year? Those ornaments were actually fishing lures! So what are they doing this year?

[ the top knot ] >> Goody Simple Styles Spin Pins

Hate to break it to you, but there is still at least a month of sticky, humid, horrible weather ahead of us. But there is good news: you can pile your hair on top of your head in a messy bun. Got thick hair? These spiral pins set up your bun by literally screwing through the center and locking stands in place. We’ve given them the dance-all-night test: they held up through Gotye, Flo Rida and Carly Rae Jepsen. $5, Walgreens

[ rock red ] >> Le Métier de Beauté Lip Crème in Red Velvet

When you have sunglasses on, your lips need to punch up your look.

Bright, bold, rich colors will continue to dominate look books this year. This liquid color is smooth and creamy. While it’s not a stain, the color really lasts, so be careful while applying it! $36, Neiman Marcus

[ cool and clean ] >> Repêchage Travel Size Algo Mist Hydrating Seaweed Facial Spray

A day in the sun means sweat; a day indoors means the climate control will dry out skin. Airplanes lead to cracking lips, and chlorine kills your skin and hair with harsh chemicals. No matter where you are, the fresh, dewy look that seems so effortless is hard to come by. Stash this seaweed-based, all-natural spray in your handbag and help your foundation last the day without creasing, cracking or washing away. $15, Massage Luxe and repechage.com

[ litebright ] >> MAC Prep+Prime Highlighter

You’ve spent months working on your tan—you don’t need blush or bronzer anymore! Instead, make the most of your bone structure with this highlighter pen. It goes on just like lip gloss, with makeup coming out of its built-in brush. To highlight cheekbones, apply in an angular arc from the outer corner of the eye to the temple. For browbones, dab just a little in the space under the thin end of your eyebrow. You can also use it as a lip color, perfect for pairing with a smoky eye. $23, MAC stores

[ rainbow tips ] >> China Glaze Summer Neons

Paint each nail a different color, or go every-other. Cheer on your favorite sports team. Put a French manicure on its head with nails of blue and tips of bright pink. One thing is for sure: bold, extreme nails are the ‘it’ look for this season. The way to make it hip, not trashy, is to cut nails short and use a natural round or square-ish shape when you file. $7, drugstores

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3 [Resolutions End Bad Habits by rebecca koenig The cold is what finally convinced her. Tired of shivering outside buildings to take a drag on a cigarette, Christine Anson quit smoking on Jan. 24. “The amount of time I spent freezing outside in the wintertime is ridiculous,” she says. “I froze my butt off all the time, or stood outside in weather like this just to smoke.” No temperature or time of day could deter Anson from pursuing a fix. “It would be really late at night, but if I had only a couple of cigarettes left I would find a gas station,” she recalls.

Anson smoked for 17 years, half her life. She is the office manager at her father’s law offices and a member of the Arch Rival Roller Girls derby team Rebel Skate Alliance. She picked up the habit as a 16-year-old high school junior whose friends had started smoking. “We were bored teenagers, and we would flirt with the boys at the gas station and get them to buy us cigarettes,” she says. Anson’s family learned she had taken up smoking six months later, christine anson when her younger brother stole a cigarette and photo by bill barrett smoked it in her bedroom. The negative health repercussions of smoking did not occur to her at the time, she says, and “once I was old enough to realize it was harming me, it didn’t seem like a big enough consequence.”

But eventually Anson developed a frequent cough and noticed a shortness of breath. She tried to quit but was unsuccessful. Five more attempts, using nicotine patches, auricular therapy and even going cold turkey, also failed. “It’s incredibly frustrating,” she says. “You’re disappointed in yourself because you can’t do something good for your own health.”

The seventh time was the charm. Six months before making the attempt with nicotine lozenges, Anson switched to a brand of cigarettes with fewer chemicals to prepare her body.

She purposely picked January as the month to kick the habit. “It was easier to stay inside and stay warm,” she says. She waited until a few weeks after her birthday and New Year’s. “Before I quit, I looked at the pack of cigarettes I had. There were six in there, and I said, ‘This is it. This is the last one,’” Anson recalls. “I bought the lozenges that night.”

Worse than the withdrawal cravings, Anson discovered, was her body’s efforts to dispel a 17year buildup of toxins. Almost immediately after quitting, her skin broke out and she contracted the flu, followed by a cold. “My body kind of freaked out,” she says. “It was motivation to never start again.” Once she passed the four-month mark—the longest she had previously gone without smoking—she knew she could make it. The difference this time, she believes, was truly desiring to quit instead of just knowing she should.

According to Stephen Broderick, an instructor of cardiothoracic surgery at Washington University, quitting smoking yields health benefits for even those who have smoked for years. “Even if someone has smoked for a long time, the benefits of quitting smoking are still significant, in terms of lung function and their risk of other smoking-related diseases,” he says. A smoker who quits after 10 years, for example, decreases the risk of developing related diseases by a third to a half.

Little treats during the week have helped keep Anson motivated. She sometimes spends the $5.50 a pack of cigarettes used to cost her on a Starbucks latte or a cookie, or puts it toward a new book. Packs of gum are especially nice rewards, she says, because it was so unpleasant for her to chew gum during her smoking days. She also found that posting Facebook updates about her progress for her friends to see helped hold her accountable.

Quitting smoking has saved Anson $1,000 in the last six months, and improved her performance on the roller rink. “I can breathe easier, I’m skating faster and my endurance is better,” she says. Most of her sinus allergies have cleared up, and when she does get sick, she finds herself well again faster. Most important, Anson says, “I feel a lot better every day.”

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Nothing is more aggravating than when those little earbuds fall out as you bend down to pick up a weight. Invest in high-performance, athletic headphones that wrap around your ears to keep your workout playlist rocking—Eye of the Tiger, anyone?

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Rather than obsessing about one feature, the best approach for gaining confidence in our appearance is to look at the whole package and consider how the separate parts fit together. True beauty stems from harmony and balance.

After handling the same weights as everyone else, you’ll want a mini bottle of hand sanitizer close by to avoid catching whatever that guy coughing by the water fountain has.

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An inexpensive pair of waterproof flip-flops will keep your feet safe from germy locker-room floors and showers.

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On humid summer days, no matter how fluffy the towels are, it can be hard to dry off after a shower. A light dusting of powder absorbs excess moisture. Baby powder works just fine, as does Gold Bond Body Powder. Drug and grocery stores usually carry sample sizes of both.

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Hitting the gym on your lunch hour is a great way to squeeze in an extra mile on the treadmill, but getting office-ready after can be a rush job. Have plenty of bobby pins and hair ties handy for a wet-hair updo that’s chic and fast.

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Don’t even try to reapply a full face of makeup. Absorb excess perspiration and sweat in your T-zone with blotting papers, clean up smudged mascara with Neutrogena Makeup Remover Towelettes, add a swipe of tinted lipgloss and you’re good to go.

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Just because it’s a gym bag doesn’t mean it has to smell like one. Shove sweaty post-workout gear in plastic grocery bags and tie tightly to keep your bag smelling fresh, not funky.

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[ breast rejuvenation ] Whether from nursing, weight gain or cancer surgery, the high, firm breasts of youth can take a hit.

Dr. Judith Gurley, Plastic Surgeon Breast rejuvenation can take many forms. We can do postpartum rejuvenation by reshaping, lifting, and filling after breasts deflate or stretch out. Or, if a woman is still happy with her cup size, she may only need a lift. The nipples tend to move south after pregnancy and nursing and may need to be lifted and repositioned.

I’ve been doing a lot of implant removal and replacement. Women who had implants 20 or 30 years ago are finding they have hardened, ruptured or distorted and become asymmetrical. The newer FDA-approved implants are made from silicone cohesive gel that doesn’t cause systemic harm. Of course, not all women who have implants removed need new ones. Over the years the body changes, we gain some weight, and now may need only a lift.

There is an ideal cup size for every woman’s body that makes her look complete and in proportion.

That’s the art of plastic surgery.

Dr. Michele Koo, Aesthetic Surgery Institute Often, rejuvenation means breast reduction, a procedure that can be done any time from age 13 up. Some girls can be a J-cup by then, leading to eating disorders and self-image problems, not to mention constant shoulder and neck pain and under-breast rashes and infections. Extremely heavy breasts limit activity and can lead to weight gain, making breasts even larger.

When I sculpt the breasts down to a size that balances the body, outlooks change, encouraging healthy habits and self-esteem.

The youthful position of breasts is on the chest, not the tummy. Some women have deflated breasts that need firming from a lift or an implant. Getting a pleasing shape is another challenge, especially for women who carry a lot of breast tissue laterally, out under the arms. I can remove that tissue to improve the shape of the chest wall, but may still need to add an implant to get fullness where it’s needed, on top and toward the cleavage.

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[ a friendly brow ] Do people keep asking you what’s wrong even when you’re in a great mood? Maybe it’s your glowering brow!

Dr. Gregory Branham, Chief, division of Facial Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery at W.U. That angry look is generally caused by a low brow. People come in thinking they need blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) because they see extra skin weighing down the eye, but it’s the brow. Many remember brow surgery as a big operation with an incision from ear to ear, but, thanks to advances, now we can do a direct brow lift at the brow line, with tiny incisions hidden in a forehead wrinkle.

I can also lift the tail of the brow with incisions in the hairline at the temples.

The endoscopic lift replaces the old long incision procedure when the entire brow needs lifting. If the forehead is short, five small incisions can raise the hairline and really open up the face. If the person already has a high forehead, we make an incision along the frontal hairline, taking up extra skin from the forehead to balance the face.

Dr. L. Michael Nayak, Nayak Plastic Surgery Brow lifts scare people who know someone with a bad one. I would rather call it individualized brow shaping. How the procedure is approached depends on the hairline. There are about seven different ways to do it. For bald men, for example, I do an endoscopic lift with four to five small incisions on the head that heal invisibly.

One size does not fit all. When we pull the brow back up to where it should be, it may take up slack in the upper eyelid, and we’re done.

But some people still need excess skin removed from the upper lids.

Mistakes can occur if you try to do it all through the brow lift, or if you remove a lot of eyelid skin when the brow is too low. If you do a brow lift later, the eyes will be overstretched.

Good brow lifts aren’t noticeable and generally last a lifetime.

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“Ingrown toenails can occur from overly aggressive curetting, and fungus spores can circulate through the air if manicure and wet pedicure stations are too close together.”

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[ what your fingernails say ] The state of our fingernails often gives doctors clues about undiagnosed health problems. “Some of the more serious things we see are clubbing of the fingers, curvature of the nail and sponginess in the nail bed, which lead us to check for lung disease, cancers, cystic fibrosis, cirrhosis and congenital heart disease,” says Dr. Aunita Hill of BJC Medical Group’s Sunset Hills Adult Medicine.

Other fingernail clues include »» Yellow nails: fungal infections »» Pale or bluish nails: lack of oxygen to fingers and toes. Raynaud’s syndrome causes blood vessel spasms, decreasing blood supply to the extremities, either by itself or as part of connective tissue diseases like lupus or scleroderma. »» Pale or white nails: anemia, liver disease, congestive heart failure or malnutrition »» Pitting or rippled nails: psoriasis or inflammatory arthritis »» White spots under the nail: usually a healing injury »» Terry’s Nails, a white nail bed with a pink ring at the top: characteristic of liver cirrhosis, low albumen or diabetes »» A black stripe or spot under the nail in the absence of any known injury: possible nail bed melanoma. See a doctor promptly.

[ lip revival ] You can revive the full, unlined lips of youth...with a little help from injectible fillers and other procedures and treatments.

Martha McEvoy, nurse injector, St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery As we age, our lips thin and start to disappear. We develop lines on the skin around the mouth from muscle movement.

Depending on what bothers you most, there are several options.

For thin lips that have lost volume, I like Juvederm hyaluronic acid filler. It subtly plumps the lips and outlines the lip border, which tends to stretch out and minimize fine lines. It usually lasts 10 to 12 months.

For radiating lip lines, I prefer Belotero, a new hyaluronic acid filler that plumps up fine lines without adding lip volume. It can also be used in combination with Juvederm.

Prevention is the best way to deal with wrinkling. I recommend applying TNS Essential Serum or vitamin C and sunscreen in the morning, and a vitamin A preparation like Retin-A at night. TNS contains human growth factor to stimulate collagen, plus seven antioxidants and three peptides to combat wrinkling.

Some vertical lip lines are so deep from sun exposure, smoking, using straws or just genetics that we need a different approach. Deep TCA chemical peels and laser resurfacing can both work as long-term solutions to lip lines. Those treatments, in conjunction with Retin-A to stimulate collagen, can have a great effect. Prevention is best, so good skin care, wearing sunscreen consistently, not smoking and avoiding straws all help us keep that smooth upper lip of youth.

Jackie Carr, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Aesthetic Medispa of West County I also use Juvederm and/or Belotero for lip volume and fine lines. A small amount of Botox can be added to lift sagging lip corners. And a little Juvederm in the corners can also change the shape of the lips from a frown to a smile.

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by mary jo blackwood, RN, MPH New technology used by cosmetic surgeons is revolutionizing the ability to restore a youthful face and body to many clients. “BodyTite, a multi-instrument platform developed by doctors in Israel, uses radiofrequency energy to liquefy fat,” says Dr. William Hart of Hart Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Institute. The fat is then suctioned out, and the blood vessels are cauterized to reduce bruising. “The process tightens both connective tissue and skin to the degree that many people, even those who have lost a great deal of fat, don’t need excess skin removed,” he says. Other products that don’t actually remove fat from the body don’t work as well, because the liquefied fat circulates in the blood stream and may get redeposited, he adds.

“The best candidates for BodyTite are individuals who are stabilized at or near their best weight but still have problem areas, such as fat deposits in the abdomen after pregnancy, love handles, familial inner or outer thigh pads, heavy upper arms or neck wattles,” Hart says. The skin-tightening process, particularly on the upper arms, can yield dramatic results.

The procedure is done in the office under local anesthetic; the patient leaves in compression garments and can resume normal, non-strenuous activity in 24 to 48 hours.

Another BodyTite procedure, Fractora Firm, is used to treat the face. “The effects are comparable to the Erbium Yag laser, but because radiofrequency energy focuses more on the deep dermis, there is little downtime or redness with comparable firming,” Hart says. A different instrument can treat even the most delicate facial veins and capillaries.

Injectible fillers are another way to restore the firm contours of youth. “They replace atrophied fat in the face, giving the client a liquid face-lift,” Hart explains. New on the horizon is Voluma, which should be approved in a month or two. “It’s a longer-lasting hyaluronic filler that, when injected around the eyes, should last up to three years.” Dark circles under the eyes usually respond beautifully, often postponing or eliminating the need for eyelid surgery.

“A special procedure we use to inject the filler prevents trauma and bruising to the delicate skin, reducing downtime,” he adds. Another filler, Artefill, is used for deeper filling, such as rebuilding lost cheek mass.

In years to come, patients seeking a revitalized look can expect more non-surgical interventions. “We’re always looking for ways to provide effective rejuvenation for clients in the least invasive manner,” Hart says.

For more information, call Hart Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Institute at 314.251.6250 or visit hartmd.com.

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by dr. tim jordan When I told people I was about to embark on a one-week all-girls camp for grade and middle schoolers, I heard the usual warnings about emotions, hormones and overwhelming drama. But it was nothing like that.

We assembled 48 campers, along with 16 women staff and four men. The first night we let the campers create their own list of intentions for the week, and they were passionate about wanting to create the kind of community where everyone felt included and accepted, where they didn’t have to worry about gossip, and where they could relax and make lots of friends.

We did some exercises that quickly tore down their walls and allowed them to trust the staff and each other. The second night we had an ice cream social of five progressively messier stations. These involved lemonade, shaving cream and faces full of chocolate and strawberry sauce, along with sprinkles and Fruity Pebbles. The intention was to let go of insecurities about appearance. The rest of our week flowed from there.

These girls sang silly songs, danced, held hands when they walked down to the lake, drew cool body art on each other, painted each others’ nails and made friendship bracelets. This safe space allowed them to let their inner little kid come out to play. I saw shy girls belting out Taylor Swift songs at karaoke night and girls of all sizes and shapes prancing down our ‘inner beauty contest catwalk’ to show off their talents.

Girls got real and talked about all the fears they harbor about losing friends, not being included in popular groups, feeling not good enough or pretty enough. They shared story after story of putting up with abuse from their ‘friends’ and feeling like they had to apologize to friends even when they hadn’t done anything. They shared their worries about their changing bodies, and how empty they feel when they spend inordinate amounts of time and energy comparing themselves to friends, peers and women in the media.

What this experience proves is that girls love having a space where they can breathe, be honest and real, share their stories and hear others’ stories, and really internalize that they aren’t the only ones who feel those insecurities.

Overwhelming drama? Nope. We had a few incidents, but the girls were given the tools to handle them and it was over. Girls need the opportunity and tools to express all their feelings in healthy ways; that allows them to feel released and free.

As the facilitator, I was amazed and inspired by the girls’ strength and resolve. Girls so need and want times where all parts of themselves can come out to play. Providing them with these opportunities is essential to their becoming the strong, authentic women they are meant to be.

Tim Jordan, m.d., is a behavioral pediatrician who counsels kids in grade school through high school. for more information, go to weloki.com

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[arts&entertainment] [ August ]

by erin edwards

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[ movies ] t&s saw it!

st. louis artists’ guild fall exhibitions

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Bourne Legacy >> Jumping into a movie series midway

opening reception 6 p.m. | St. Louis Artists’ Guild | Free | stlouisartistsguild.org >> Join local artists for the opening reception of their fall exhibitions, featuring the works of Kim Wardenberg (pictured), Russ Rosener and Diana Hoffman.

now-10/21 laleh khorramian: water panics in the sea (exhibit)

Saint Louis Art Museum | Free | slam.org

8/24 evolution of craft opening reception 6 p.m. | Craft Alliance | Free | craftalliance.org

[8/25-8/26 etc.festival ] of nations

through is a viewer’s gamble. But I was lucky this time and enjoyed The Bourne Legacy despite never seeing its predecessors. (Having a buddy in the seat next to me explain a few plot points helped.) The film takes place during the same time frame as Jason Bourne’s last installment, The Bourne Ultimatum, but the titular character does not appear on screen. Instead, we follow Aaron Cross, a Viewed at The Moolah Cinemas genetically enhanced operative searching for answers about the secret defense program he works for. The movie’s action scenes are exciting without being too gory; more frightening are ethical questions the film raises about a potential military-medical complex.

The abrupt ending is an obvious segue for a sequal...or several.

Should You See It? The Alaskan vistas and motorcycle chases should be viewed on the big screen. –r.k.

Hope Springs >> Here’s a novel idea: a romantic

Tower Grove Park | Free | iistl.org

8/27 wine around the world

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery | Price Varies | edgewildwinery.com

8/26 annual orchid auction

Noon to 5 p.m. | Missouri Botanical Garden’s Beaumont Room | Free | osogsl.org

jcc used book sale

10 a.m. | Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex Free to $10 | jccstl.com >> Book lovers, rejoice! The JCC’s annual book sale offers books priced from 50 cents to $3, along with special deals throughout the event.

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comedy that doesn’t rely on raunchy jokes, cliched writing or slapstick. Instead of two 40-something actors portraying obnoxious 20-somethings, Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones play an age-appropriate couple who, after 30 years of marriage, find themselves sleeping in separate bedrooms. In an effort to rescue their relationship, Streep’s soft-spoken Viewed at Chase Park Plaza Cinemas Kay books a intensive couples therapy session with a marriage counselor played by funnyman Steve Carrell. Their discussions about love, marriage and attraction after decades together are at times funny, always poignant and refreshingly realistic.

Should You See It? Boomers and other marriage veterans will love it; everyone in the theater was laughing! –c.k.

[ music ] 8/25 memories of elvis

9 p.m. | Duck Room at Blueberry Hill | $20 | 314.727.4444

8/25 lyle lovett & his large band

8 p.m. | Peabody Opera House | $36 to $146 peabodyoperahouse.com

8/27 the tour 2012: kiss and motley crue

31 25/26 jr.

7 p.m. | Verizon Wireless Amphitheater | $57 to $157 livenation.com

going to see the elephant

Fontbonne University Black Box Theatre | $20 to $25 mustardseedtheatre.com >> Four pioneer women deal with the harsh realities of life on the American frontier.

8/30-9/2 alice in wonderland SIUE Dunham Hall Theater | $10 to $15 | curtainsuptheater.com

8/31 first friday fall comedy show 8 p.m. | Free | Edison Theatre at Wash U. | edisontheatre.wustl.edu

9/3 play readings

Big Daddy’s in Soulard | Free | stlwritersgroup.com

loufest

Forest Park | $40 to $70 | loufest.com >> Join the two-day musical festival in Forest Park featuring national and local artists.

>> 8/26 Ellisville Elks Free Kids Fishing Derby Noon to 2 p.m. | New Ballwin Park Free | 636.227.0404 This fishing derby is open to children ages 12 and younger, with awards presented in multiple categories.

Bring your own fishing pole!

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Birds in Concert 7 p.m. | World Bird Sanctuary | Free worldbirdsanctuary.org/events august 22, 2012

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by peter beem C.S.

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[t&s] picks

WHERE WE RANK IN WINE The world, and more specifically America, is drinking more wine than ever before. In January, the United States was named the world’s top wine-drinking nation, consuming the equivalent of 3.7 billion bottles in 2011!

Italy and France are, no surprise, in second and third place. Germany and China round out the top five nations in total wine consumption. Not only are Americans drinking more wine, they are drinking higher-quality wines. Wine retailing above $10 per bottle is the fastest-growing price range globally. The U.S. is also the fourth-largest wine-producing nation, behind Italy, France and Spain. As a matter of fact, if California was a country in itself, it alone would be the fourth-largest wine producer in the world!

SAVORING SANGRIA

Sangria was widely introduced to the U.S. by Spain at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York. The word ‘sangria’ originates from the root sangre or ‘to bleed.’ It is traditionally a red wine punch but can also be made in white or sparkling versions. People often ask what is the best wine to use when making sangria. While a full-bodied, fruit-driven wine is ideal, any wine will do.

Your wine choice will, of course, affect the end result, but that’s what makes sangria the ultimate flexible beverage.

Very often people use wine that has been open for a few days or that they got from the grocery store for a good price. As far as what liquor to add, most red sangria calls for brandy and an orange liqueur such as Triple Sec, Cointreau or Grand Marnier. White sangria can be made using vodka or rum, along with peach or apricot schnapps. So grab that old bottle of wine, toss in some hard alcohol, add orange juice, fresh fruit and a splash of soda water, and enjoy.

Historically, people were paranoid about being poisoned.

In ancient Greece, the dinner host was responsible for tasting the wine to ensure that it was safe for his guests to consume. Hence the phrase ‘here’s to your health.’ Isn’t it interesting that to this day, it is the responsibility of the dinner host to approve the quality of the wine?

FABULOUS FIND Wine on the rocks? Si, por favor! Try this fun and refreshing ‘cocktail’ at your end-of-summer fiesta.

New Age Vino Blanco is Argentina’s No. 1 best-selling white wine in America. It’s a bright, crisp and slightly effervescent blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Malvasia with aromas and flavors of citrus, white peach and apricot and great floral qualities such as jasmine and honeysuckle.

Simply serve it chilled over ice with a squeeze of lemon or lime. Salude!

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Ride into fall in the Red Horse Cardigan with fringe, by Tasha Polizzi.

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3 | C OCA

Discover your passion in COCA’s fall arts classes. The nation’s fifth-largest multidisciplinary arts center, COCA celebrates 25 years of providing arts experiences to children and adults.

Offering dance, visual arts, theater, voice and fitness with professional artist-instructors.

Classes begin Sept. 4.

524 Trinity Ave. | 314.725.6555 | cocastl.org Pictured: Mimi MacDonald, Tal Stein

4 | Meka Boutique

Old Gringo Boot 1634 Clarkson Road | 636.536.6300 | mekaboutique.com

5 | Kodner Gallery

An original oil on canvas by Missouri artist Frank B. Nuderscher entitled Fall Splendor, Missouri 9650 Clayton Road | 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com

6 | Dream Play Recreation

It’s a great time to buy top-of-the-line, residential play equipment during Dream Play Recreation’s end-of-season inventory sale.

17373 Edison Ave. | 636.530.0055 | dreamplayrec.com

7 | L’Ecole Culinaire Academy for Culinary Development

Bring your family back to the kitchen with baking classes at L’Ecole Academy. The Academy offers a great opportunity to enhance your culinary skills while enjoying a class with family or friends. Like the Academy on Facebook to learn about daily lunch offerings.

The Shoppes at Price Crossing | 9200 Olive St. 314.264.1999 | lecoleacademy.com

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Fabulous leather tote makes the perfect accessory for any fall wardrobe.

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110 E. Jefferson Ave. | 314.965.3655 14418 Clayton Road | 636.527.3655

PeteR Beem is the Restaurant Manager and Sommelier at Cielo. have a question for peter? email us at wine@townandstyle.com or connect with us on facebook.

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With the smell of fried chicken and fish still lingering after his one-day pop-up restaurant at Half & Half earlier this month, chef Josh Galliano announced he will launch another pop-up. On Sept. 17, Galliano will hold a gumbo-themed one day operation at Pint Size Bakery, Christy Augustin’s new South City bakeshop located at 3825 Watson Road. Galliano will offer lunch service and take-out orders only.

[ chef leaves eclipse for sauce ]

John Stuhlman is no longer executive chef at Eclipse Restaurant, and Patrick Viehmann, formerly sous chef at the restaurant inside the Moonrise Hotel, has taken Stuhlman’s place. Stuhlman is currently a chef-consultant for several projects, including Sauce on the Side, a new fast-casual restaurant downtown at 903 Pine St., specializing in gourmet calzones.

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[ stranded at castaway’s ]

Being stranded on a deserted island doesn’t have be miserable.

At least that’s the viewpoint of Fred Ingrim, owner of the new Castaway’s Bar & Grill located at 220 W. Main St., in the space formerly occupied by the Rotten Apple in Grafton, Ill. The playful island theme on Castaway’s menu and walls gets its inspiration from the similarly named 2000 movie starring Tom Hanks.

[ laredo’s comes to life ]

After sitting empty for more than a year and a half, there is new life at 2001 Park Ave. Laredo on Lafayette Square opened a few weeks ago, dishing out classic Mexican fare and Mexican fusion in the space that was formerly occupied by Arcelia’s Mexicana Restaurant.

[ head-to-head culinary battle ]

Four L’Ecole Culinaire chef instructors go head-to-head grilling, sauteeing and frying Aug. 25. The battle is just one of many activities scheduled for an open house at the school, located at 9811 S. Forty Drive. The free event also includes food samples and interactive demonstrations.

For more on the latest from the St. Louis food scene, visit The Scoop section of SauceMagazine.com.

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by rebecca koenig | photos by bill barrett Before he was a luminary in the St. Louis dining scene, Chris LaRocca provided light in a more modest fashion. As an 18-year-old in 1975, he bought a little local company called The Candle Man, which supplied tapers to area restaurants. The future owner of Crazy Fish, Crushed Red and EdgeWild quickly turned it into a competitive enterprise with more than 70 accounts. “That was my first taste of business,” LaRocca says.

But it was not his first taste of the food industry. LaRocca, a St. Louis native, started washing dishes at age 9 in his family’s eponymous Italian restaurants in North County. “I began working in restaurants by default,” he says. “You start washing dishes, you bus tables, you cook and you move all throughout the restaurant.” He owned an eatery in the Washington, D.C., theater district before taking charge of more than 20 Casa Gallardo-El Torito franchises.

It wasn’t until 1993, with four young children in tow, that LaRocca decided to open his own St. Louis restaurant. “You should have seen the look on my wife’s face when I told her that,” he laughs. He put his years of experience to use opening Crazy Fish in three locations. With its creative menu and experimental flavors, the award-winning restaurant was cutting-edge for its day, he says.

After closing Crazy Fish, LaRocca traveled from coast to coast and throughout

[ corkscrew milano ] 28 oz. fusilli pasta, cook and cooled 1 c. extra virgin olive oil ¾ c. asparagus, blanched ¾ c. green beans, blanched ½ c. Kalamata olives

½ c. parmesan 1 c. spinach, raw ¼ c. roasted garlic 1 ½ c. oven-dried tomatoes 2 t. crushed red pepper flake

>>In a saute pan, cook oven-dried tomatoes in oil over medium heat for two to four minutes, smashing them with a spatula until soft. >>Add garlic, beans and asparagus and cook for another one to two minutes. >>Add pasta and spinach. >>Continue cooking until the pasta is hot and the spinach starts to wilt.

>>Finish with red pepper flake, olives and season to taste with salt and pepper. >>Top with parmesan cheese.

Serves four

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[Front&Center by bob wilcox

Latin America doing research at quick-service eateries for Roma Corps. “That’s when I began to understand that fastcasual is where we as a nation are headed,” he says.

LaRocca has seen the St. Louis dining scene blossom, “I think it’s evolved nicely. There is extraordinary culinary talent here,” he says. Area residents are appreciative, LaRocca believes, but can be fickle. “St. Louisans are extremely loyal to local restaurants and will patronize them over a chain any opportunity they have,” he explains, “but St. Louisans are known for flocking to new restaurants.”

If that’s the case, LaRocca has plenty of new concepts to offer. Since 2005, his restaurant development and management company, Culinary Architects, has created Sage, Triumph Grill and Kota Wood Fire Grill.

Most days find LaRocca at Crushed Red, his fast-casual pizza and salad cafe in Clayton. He spends his evenings at EdgeWild, his new restaurant and winery in Chesterfield, where positive diner response has him feeling, he says, “ecstatic.”

The theater season begins in the fall, and St. Louis’ most established professional theater company, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, opens its new season next month with a production of Neil Simon’s autobiographical comedy Brighton Beach Memoirs. I always felt Simon did some of his best work in his trilogy about a young man’s journey from Brooklyn to Broadway, of which this play is the first.

Now that the Von Trapp family is safely out of Nazi-occupied Austria, Stages St. Louis turns to lighter fare. They’re striking up the band for My One and Only, another reconstruction of a 1920s musical called Funny Face, originally a vehicle for Fred Astaire and his sister Adele. The words and music are by another talented pair of siblings, George and Ira Gershwin. Stages always has a rip-roaring good time with shows like this in its intimate Kirkwood theater.

Also finishing up its current season is the Fox Theatre. It brought back The Lion King, a multiple-Tony winner and a magical display from director and designer Julie Taymor. Unlike the Rep, The Muny and Stages, the Fox doesn’t locally produce the its shows, and The Lion King has toured for years now. But I suspect its producers haven’t let it look shopworn and roadweary. If you’ve never seen it, seize the opportunity.

We also have a number of smaller companies that sometimes come up with the most exciting shows in town, without the resources of the big guys—and without as much investment to risk.

It is good to know that when Opera Theatre closes, we can look forward to Union Avenue Opera on Delmar. They keep finding ways to turn that church into an opera house. They’re only partway there, but Union Avenue’s production of Dead Man Walking last season was one of the best evenings of theater all year. Why stick to the small stuff, when you can do the impossible? So now they’ve mounted the first of Wagner’s Ring cycle, Das Rheingold. A brave soul handed them reduced orchestrations and knocked half an hour off the running time. But still, this is a bold venture.

Max & Louie Productions doesn’t reach for Wagnerian grandeur in COCA’s intimate black box theater. Richard Greenberg’s comic fantasy The Violet Hour has a cast of only five, but it includes some of St. Louis’ best, and Greenberg is one of today’s more interesting playwrights.

Mustard Seed Theatre, in its similar space on the Fontbonne campus, revives Going to See the Elephant. It depicts the sometimes grim, sometimes touching lives of four women on the American frontier.

Donald Margulies writes witty, thoughtful plays. We saw his Dinner with Friends, about two couples and the effect the divorce of one has on both, in the Rep Studio. Now Dramatic License Productions, in Chesterfield, is reviving it. In Grand Center at the Kranzberg, HotCity Theatre brings us a new play, Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday, about a woman who leaves her job, husband and family to go to work on an Alaskan fishing boat.

But the two most intriguing fall productions are musicals. The Adding Machine at R-S Theatrics is based on a 1920s play about a man who turns to murder when he’s replaced by an adding machine. And New Line Theatre, always seeking to cross the line, will bring us Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, a rock musical about the seventh president that has been compared to Sondheim’s Assassins, the Marx brothers’ Duck Soup, Jon Stewart and South Park.

The possibilities look good. We’ll see what the actual harvest brings in theaters this fall. august 22, 2012

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onte Carlo has a certain pinch-me-I-must-be-dreaming quality. It’s one of those iconic places that will forever be linked with glamour—and for good reason. It’s part Grand Prix, part James Bond and all fascinating.

Yes, you can definitely see the very rich and famous there—and even if you don’t recognize the well-heeled people on those elegant streets, you will immediately identify the purses they carry, the plaids they wear and the cars they drive. But regular folk venture here, too, and for very down-to-earth reasons.

Monaco has one of the most picturesque ports in the Mediterranean, and that’s saying a lot. Lined with impressive yachts, the Bay Honore sits below an incredible cliff called The Rock, where nearby, the Monagasque royal family occupies the pastel-colored Palais. If you didn’t already know, street signs make it obvious that French is the language here; Monaco has been in and out of French rule for centuries. The palace, one of the most visited sites of the tiny municipality, is near the gorgeous neo-Romanesque cathedral and the Musee Oceanographique, both situated high above the water, in Monaco’s old city.

And the hotels are legendary, five-star jewels that give new meaning to the term Old World elegance. They make you feel like part of the jet set, if only for a few days. Our stay at Hotel Metropole fits snugly into the category of peak experiences. A onetime 19th-century

sweetbreads infused with bay leaves.

Monte Carlo’s main attraction is the royal palace, where the monarch, Prince Albert (son of the legendary Prince Rainier and Princess Grace), holds the title of His Serene Highness—for how can a place this beautiful be anything but serene?

Visitors approach the tour via a columned walkway called the Hercules Gallery.

Built in the Italian Renaissance style, there are marble balustrades, wide archways and frescoes. Then room after room of grandeur give you a sense of the remarkable wealth in this tiny kingdom and of its Genoese roots.

Also not to be missed is the cathedral, built in 1875 over the former Church of Saint Nicholas, with a magnificent nave and large mosaic of the Virgin Mary. In a semi-circle around the altar is the Princes’ Funeral Chapel, where the monarchs of Monaco are buried and commemorated in marble tombstones. As an American, there was something touching about standing over the final resting place of fairytale couple Rainier Grimaldi and Grace Kelly of Philadelphia.

Opposite: view of the rock, at left, from jardins exotique this page, clockwise from top left: old city, the main cathedral, joel robuchon meal, the chapel of the visitation, jellyfish at the musee oceanographique, side view of casino

papal residence, it was completely refurbished eight years ago, with interior finishes by designer Karl Lagerfeld.

A short block from the famed Casino, the hotel is tucked at the end of a long, brick courtyard, a private enclave for the affluent in a city more often given to flash. The only giveaway that it’s a hotel is the uniformed doorman there to lead you past the Lamborghini-lined drive and into the lobby. The rooms are everything you’d expect of five stars: palatial bathrooms, taffeta draperies, walkout balconies with balustrades, and Hermes toiletries.

And then there’s the food, served in the hotel’s two Michelin-starred restaurants run by European mega-chef Joel Robuchon. That means our morning pain au chocolat was magnifique, not to mention lunch and dinner, where you can dine on things like sardine with confit, ruffled langoustine ravioli with cabbage fondant, morels in ginger cream, quail stuffed with foie gras and, of course,

Be sure to visit the tiny Chapel of the Visitation near the Palace, which has a remarkable collection of oils that you can view in a small, intimate setting. Built in the 17th century to educate aristocratic girls, it was turned into a military hospital after the anti-religion French Revolution. A little Baroque gem, it now contains a private religious art collection that includes works by Rubens and other Flemish and Italian masters. Also nearby is the Musee Oceanographique, an aquarium that displays fish in dramatic, back-lit tanks, while the viewers wander from one to another in complete darkness. One of the enclosures contains several sharks, albeit small ones.

As a paragon of civility, Monaco also boasts outdoor oases for citizens and tourists alike.

I highly recommend the Jardins Exotique, a cliffside display of cacti created in 1933 with plants from the American Southwest, South America and other far-flung spots that has grown into the biggest rock garden of succulents in the world. Besides the sheer beauty of the plants, the setting is breathtaking, overlooking the bay from its high vantage point.

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YOSHI, Hotel Metropole’s excellent sushi restaurant run by Paul Robuchon, is Michelin-starred. Food is costly in Monaco. We did, however, discover some very nice sandwiches and pizzas in the elegant indoor Le Metropole Shops next to our hotel, and there are plenty of cafes for lunch. Unlike our American malls, the entire mall is built underground, so you enter at street level, which is actually the third floor. And the outdoor cafes along Rue du Portier (behind and below the casino) are scenic and not too pricey. We ate at Pulcinella there, which was very good and had a large outdoor patio.

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Be prepared to spend beaucoup bucks to stay in this tiny principality—less if you don’t mind commuting from nearby cities in France. That said, a prime location will help you maximize your precious tourist time here—there’s lots to see and do. I loved Hotel Metropole, which was one block from the casino, a few blocks from the beach, and half a block from the city bus stop. The other two fancy hotels in the main Monte Carlo district, The Hermitage and Hotel de Paris, are less personal and less private.

There is lots to do here, including an interesting Naval Museum with models of everything from a Viking ship to the Titanic, recreated in minute detail.

There is also Prince Rainier’s amazing collection of cars, all housed in a large indoor display room.

The collection of about 100 includes Jaguars, Maseratis, Rolls Royces and several American models, including a 1935 Packard. Don't miss the cave, called the grotte, and the nearby cactus garden (Jardins Exotique). Every little church is fascinating, and the aquarium (Musee Oceanographique) is worth a visit, if a short one. Attractions here are actually not terribly costly, which I consider a nice gesture on the part of the city to compensate for all the other expenses. As for the casino, you must at least go in it, but if you’re a gambler, buyer beware!

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Nearby is the observatory cave, called the grotte, 60 meters below ground and open to the public. Tours leave on the hour, and this is a must-see attraction. It includes stalagmites and stalactites, ‘draperies’ and ‘concertions’—and you don’t need to know what those are to be totally impressed. You actually descend into these (all 300 steps down and 300 more up) and get to touch the walls and formations. They have been worn so smooth over time that they look more like wax or ceramic than stone.

Of course, this is Monaco, and shopping is de rigueur, even if it’s window shopping (which for most of us, it will be).

In a place where people arrive via Bentley and Ferrari, it only makes sense that stores like Cartier and Prada line the squares. And being Monte Carlo, the main attraction is the historic Casino, you know, the one where James Bond orders it shaken, not stirred, in Casino Royale. In real life, it’s called Monte Carlo Casino, and it defies description. Let me just say its massive rooms look more like a palace than a casino—in fact they look more like a palace than a palace! Created in the Belle Epoque style in 1873, with marble flooring, onyx columns, frescoes, stained glass ceilings, gargantuan chandeliers and much more, it is well worth the 10 euros to enter. Just put on your nicest shoes and try not to look so much like a Midwesterner when you walk past the bouncers.

The toniest stores are near the casino, in an arc dubbed ‘the golden circle.’

On avenue Monte Carlo, avenue des Beaux Arts and alles Lumieres you’ll find Cartier, Dior, Gucci, Prada, Bulgari, Chopard, etc. Le Metropole has more mass-appeal shops like Lacoste, Swarovski and Tommy Hilfiger.

hotel metropole lobby

sculpture garden

cartier in ‘the golden circle’

le metropole mall

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Exceeding Expectations

The Biggest sale] by rebecca koenig

There’s a personal story behind the sale of every home, and sometimes it seems as though the bigger the house, the better the tale! Five real estate agents share stories about large sales and the lives they touched.

Peggy Shepley| Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty ] 4 brentmoor park | sold for $3.6 million The couple wanted an exceptional house. When they stepped into the reception hall of the Georgian Revival beauty in Brentmoor Park for the first time, they knew they found it. The nine fireplaces, seven bedrooms, discrete elevator and garden room overlooking the blooming backyard sold them on first sight. Peggy Shepley, their real estate agent, also was seeing the house for the first time, and she thought it was exquisite. As they toured the library, breakfast room and greenhouse, Shepley observed a different couple meander past and sensed their interest. She steered her clients into a closet and presented them with a blank contract. ‘If this was the house I wanted to buy,’ she told them, ‘I wouldn’t let it get away.’ They made an offer on the spot.

“It became the thrill of a lifetime,” Shepley says of discovering the Brentmoor home 15 years ago. “I really think a house of this caliber is rare. You don’t get a treasure like that very often.” Built in 1911 by Cope & Stewardson, the architecture firm that designed Washington University’s most iconic buildings, the house is filled with unique features architecture-enthusiast Shepley loves. The wine cellar holds hundreds of bottles. The designer wallpaper in the dining room has been used in just one other home. The old-fashioned butler’s pantry makes parties unfold gracefully, Shepley says, including the couple’s annual ladies-only Christmas party, which she describes as a step back in time.

Last fall, looking to downsize, the couple asked if Shepley would help them sell it. Its power to enchant had not Photo by William Hutton dimmed over the years: The day before Shepley was scheduled to show it to five potential buyers, a couple called hoping to make an early offer. She said she could not give them an advantage and show it in advance, but they said they had been entertained in the house and fell in love with it. Shepley canceled her appointments, accepted their offer, and another delighted couple became the caretakers of this exceptional house.

Heidi Long | Janet McAfee Real Estate ] demun pointe | listed at $439,000

photo by Steven B. Smith Photography

Few are lucky enough to find true love twice. Looking to design a dream home for himself, a client of realtor Heidi Long’s was among the first to purchase a condominium in the new, environmentally conscious Clayton development Demun Pointe four years ago. He selected a west-facing view to overlook the greenery surrounding the Washington University administrative buildings. Local designer Rebecca Stone helped him create a flowing interior space with clean lines and an open kitchen. He lovingly picked out the materials, from the cabinets to the wood flooring, and filled the apartment with custom furniture.

It was the perfect pad—for one. The owner recently decided to leave his first crush, the condo, to make room for his new flame, a woman. “He fell in love last year,” Long says, “so he reached out to me about a month ago and said, ‘I’m going to start a new chapter, and it does not include the condo I built for myself.’”

Long and the client put his apartment on the market. They received an offer on the condo the last weekend in July and are hoping to close the deal in August. Now the man and his girlfriend are looking for a house in a family neighborhood in Clayton. “When he called me and said he met someone wanted this to be her decision, too—I think that’s the storybook ending everyone wants in life,” Long says.

Wayne Norwood | Gladys Manion Real Estate ] 53 huntleigh woods | listed for $3.9 million Wayne Norwood’s jaw dropped. The older couple who had come to his open house were an unassuming pair, high-school sweethearts raised in South City who seemed to be considering a low-maintenance condo but weren’t yet ready to buy. Months later, when Norwood encountered them by chance at a Christmas concert, they asked if he and business partner Ben Patton would do a market analysis of their house. When the agents got to 53 Huntleigh Woods, they faced a home Norwood can only describe as “palatial.”

“We never could have anticipated what we saw,” Norwood says. “It was a one-of-a-kind, worldwide.” The couple had worked with a designer, an architect and a local, independent builder 12 years ago to construct the 15,000-foot house on a 3-acre plot. It was intended more as a project for the husband, a retired engineer, than as a show piece, Norwood believes, but it has that effect anyway. The foundation is 12 inches deep instead of the usual 8, and the ceilings range from 14 to 18 feet. Twenty-four people can eat in the dining room or enjoy the stadium-seating home theater. The home is wired as a smart house; lighting and surround sound can be monitored remotely via computer.

Norwood was struck by the elaborate millwork, imported stone and fully functioning attached greenhouse. “It is Photos by Steven B. Smith Photography like having your own botanical garden,” he marvels.

A house of that caliber and price would typically stay on the market for a year, Norwood says, but the very day he posted it online in January, a man called to say he and his wife were interested. After a few visits, they purchased the home and moved in with their four children. “To get someone that interested that quickly underscores that someone else appreciated what a true one-of-a-kind home it is,” Norwood says. It was the second-highest sale in St. Louis County in the past six months. “Once in a lifetime you get something that lines up, and everyone gets to walk away that excited,” Norwood says.

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by rebecca koenig

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The real estate market in St. Louis is reviving, according to Kathy Beilein, Laura McCarthy Real Estate president, and everyone stands to benefit. “Lucky for us, St. Louis is one of those markets doing better nationally than others,” she says. Increases in new home construction and corporate relocations to the city are among the signs that the market is improving across the spectrum.

Laura McCarthy Real Estate serves homeowners and buyers of all demographics along the Highway 64/40 corridor, from first-time house buyers to those with mid-range listings in Webster and Kirkwood to people in the market for a million-dollar home. Agents range from seasoned veterans with 30 years experience to 20-somethings with fresh ideas and technology prowess. “We’re lucky to have agents who understand all demographics and sell all price ranges,” Beilein says. “The market is constantly changing, so it’s nice to have all different types of agents offering their perspectives, giving us access to different age groups and different thinking.”

Homeowners ready to sell now, in particular, are benefiting from market conditions, Beilein says. The supply of available homes is at its lowest point in the

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last five years, which leads to higher prices and fewer days on the market. One Laura McCarthy property in Ladue sold in March at the asking price of nearly $2.7 million, was under contract within 10 days of the first showing and had multiple interested parties. Million-dollar-plus property sales are higher than they’ve been since 2008; the first six months of 2012 have seen them increase 26 percent over the same period last year.

Beilein believes forward-thinking buyers can also make the most of current conditions. After all, she notes, Warren Buffett was quoted in February as saying now is a great time to invest in real estate. People considering purchasing a first home may be persuaded by rising rent costs and the lowest home mortgage rates in the past 30 years; there has been an 18 percent increase in the number of houses sold to first-time owners in the first half of 2012 over the same period in 2011.

The market turnaround has made million-dollar properties seem more appealing to buyers as well. “Savvy buyers are seeing value in upper-end real estate,” Beilein says. “You know there are opportunities in the market when builders start buying vacant land again, and investors are buying single-family residences.” So far, she says, 2012 is exceeding all expectations.

Laura McCarthy is located at 29 the boulevard. For more information, call 314.725.5100 or visit lauramccarthy.com Pictured on the cover, front from left: Susie Moloney, Laurie Dardick, Cristy Barnes, back row: Kathy Beilein, Alicia Tierney 1300 Log Cabin Lane is a current Laura McCarthy listing for $2,595,000.

Cover design by dawn stremlau | Cover photo by thomas warrwick

Elaine Medve | Upper End Properties ] 42 broadview drive | sold for $1,090,000 Their old house was already bursting at the seams when agent Elaine Medve met the future owners of 42 Broadview Drive last year. Mom, a doctor, had just given birth to her fourth child and was craving a new home with more space for herself, her lawyer husband and their burgeoning family. They looked at a house Medve had listed in Claverach Park and realized their children attended the same preschool as Medve’s grandchild. Unable to make a deal on that property, the couple wanted so much to live in Claverach they decided to wait until another house in the neighborhood went on the market.

A year later, the family approached Medve again to try to buy the same house—this time expecting baby No. 5.

“This is the warmest, most family-oriented lovely couple,” Medve says, so when they were again unsuccessful, she was determined to find them a different Claverach home. She sent out 200 letters, contacting every homeowner in the neighborhood in the hopes that one would respond with interest. “I felt, this was a long shot, but we did get calls from people who wanted to sell,” Medve says.

They toured the four properties whose owners responded, and 52 Broadview seemed ideal because of its charming details and ample space. Almost immediately after the family expressed interest, the deal was sealed. Since the baby is due in August, the family is still living in their old home and hopes to move as soon as possible. Although it took some creative effort, Medve says, “The whole experience has been nothing but a pleasure for all of us.”

Megan Rowe | Laura McCarthy Real Estate ] 30 rolling rock court | listed for $2.7 million Selling houses can be like playing dominoes, realtor Megan Rowe learned when she got the listing for 30 Rolling Rock Court. The custom-designed home was constructed in Ladue to resemble an 18thcentury New England house with wood floors, hewn beams, a vaulted great room and large porches overlooking 3 acres of land. With four offers in its first four days on the market, the home sold quickly.

The family who built the house wanted to downsize but stay in the same school district, and there was nothing for sale that fit their needs. So Rowe and her clients went looking. When one homeowner the client had known since high school indicated she may be interested in selling, Rowe assessed the house. It turned out to be exactly right, and the family bought it for approximately $1 million. That left another family in need of a home. They, too, chose to work with Rowe, and ended up buying a house off-market for more than $2 million. The three transactions totaled $6 million in sales. With the owners of many million-dollar homes reluctant to host open houses and list their properties even though they are considering moving, Rowe says it is important for realtors to seek out information from a variety of sources about who may be interested in selling. “I think agents really have to be in contact with one another and keep open that line of communication,” she says.

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408 Willow Weald Path

Nearly-new, one-and-a-half-story custom home boasts 8 baths, 5 bedroom suites, four HVAC zones and a theater room in more than 6,500 square feet of luxurious living space. Unlike most premier West County properties, this home is only five minutes from everything!

Million Agents & Listings $ compiled by meredith bush

Mark and Neil Gellman | The Gellman Team Coldwell Banker Premier Group 314.336.1991 | thegellmanteam.com

5 Crescent Meadows

621 E. Monroe Ave.

Stunning 7,000-square-foot property sits on 3-plus acres overlooking miles of trees and a golf course. Designed and built by the owner, the personal retreat includes a gourmet kitchen, indoor basketball court, stadium seating media room and master suite with luxury bath.

An historic home on a 1.59-acre, perennial-filled lot with swimming pool and nearly 4,000 square feet with 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths.

A magnificent entryway and two wonderful porches.

$1 million

$1 million photo by steven b. smith photography

Linda Hodge and Tracy Sheffler Laura McCarthy Realtors 314.569.1177 | lauramccarthy.com

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

Tree Wood Drive

10270 Kinsella Lane

The former Anheuser-Busch Corporate Retreat property includes 23.5 acres, four furnished houses (14,000 square feet of living space), helipad, clay tennis court, swimming pool, boat dock/entertainment area, commercial kitchen and other buildings. The retreat is conveniently located in the Village of Four Seasons.

Stunning estate on 2.27 lush, private acres with pool. More than 5,500 square feet with soaring ceilings and exquisite moldings. Great room and hearth room overlook deck and pool. Offers 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half-baths.

$1.75 million

$12.5 million

Emily O’Hagan and Karen Devereux Laura McCarthy Realtors 314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com

John Mathews Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.540.1544 | johnmathews.com

442 Sheffield Estate Drive

1751 N. Woodlawn Ave.

Substantial home with amazing architectural details presides over 20-plus sub-dividable acres with a brick terrace surrounding a swimming pool, pool house, tennis courts and gazebo. Enormous, elegant space with fabulous Gone with the Wind staircase and two-story columned balcony.

An outstanding one-and-a-half story in a private gated community, Sheffield has many special amenities. Good location, approximately 9,000 square feet of living area with 5 bedrooms, 7 baths and soaring ceilings. Marble entry foyer with circular staircase to upper and lower levels. Great room, greenhouse atrium, screened porch, huge pool, main master bedroom with separate closets.

Carla Borgard and Carmen Gassert Coldwell Banker Gundaker 314.580.2744 or 314.623.7790

$1,299,000

$5.3 million

Katie McLaughlin and Megan Rowe Laura McCarthy Realtors 314.569.1177 | lauramccarthy.com

9 Carrswold Drive

121 N. Brentwood Blvd.

Prestigious Clayton address designed by Maritz & Young. All historical elegance preserved with Gothic arches, plaster walls/ceilings and terrazzo floors. Expansive, stateof-the-art kitchen and gorgeous baths. Three bedroom suites and two additional bedrooms and bath. Separate full-size apartment with upscale kitchen. Four-car heated garage.

Mary Bommarito Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.795.0904 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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$3.5 million

This Clayton Garden building offers space for working, living and playing. The apartment offers 2 spacious bedrooms and 2 baths.

The upstairs property has a large balcony overlooking Clayton and office space on first floor for medical office or aparment.

$999,000

Keith R. Manzer | Laura McCarthy Realtors 314.725.5100 or 314.609.3155 lauramccarthy.com

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150 CarONdELET, #2202 prICE ChaNGE! $1,050,000 Live in luxury at The Plaza in Clayton!

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7100 pLaTEau avENuE $86,900 Charming 2BR/1BA bungalow.

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2 EdGEWOOd rOad prICE ChaNGE! $1,899,000 Completely renovated 5,000+SF, 4BR home with pool, pool house.

7 LaduE LaNE $1,990,000 Fabulous newer 5,900SF home in well established Ladue neighborhood.

13 TWIN SprINGS LaNE $1,799,900 2.98 acres, 5BR+/7BA, main floor master, outdoor living space and pool.

10420 LITzSINGEr rOad $1,949,900 9,000SF Frontenac estate with 2-story carriage house on gated street 9710 & 9714 LITzSINGEr rOad $1,750,000 2 lots totaling 4.74 acres in heart of Ladue, backing to Old Warson Country Club.

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Main floor master, open kitchen/family room.

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Unlimited golf course views.

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3BR/3BA. 2,300SF total living area.

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1 BrOad MEadOWS drIvE $329,500 Large 4 bedrooms, 2 baths.

Ranch home in the heart of Ladue.

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12 duNLOra LaNE $3,499,000 Huntleigh estate. 11,000SF. 3.5 acres. Pool. Majestic, expansive views.

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Main floor master, finished LL, 4-car garage.

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Ideal for family living and entertaining.

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Secure building and parking with elevator.

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10420 Litzsinger Road

15 Dromara Road

World-class, Johnson-built with Higginbotham additions. Ideal custom home on a gated, Frontenac lane is convenient, private and secure with 5 bedroom, 8 baths, one-and-a-half stories with a freestanding carriage house. Five-star resort setting with heated pool, fountains, patios, pergola, a luxury master spa with Ventana marble and Bain tub. Porte cochere.

Four-car garage. Ladue schools.

$1,949,900

Wayne Norwood and Ben Patton 314.629.3931 | gladysmanion.com

The owners of this beautifully renovated home conceived the perfect blend of scale and refined finishes, making this residence grand for entertaining, yet perfect for everyday living. The outdoor entertaining venue artfully integrates terraces, serpentine brick-walled gardens, a heated pool, fire pit and grill.

$1,695,000 Heidi Long | Janet McAfee Real Estate 314.308.2283 | janetmcafee.com

2 Edgewood Road

155 Carondelet Plaza, No. 302

Completely renovated, 4-plus bedroom Colonial with pool and pool house situated on almost 2-acres in one of Ladue’s premier neighborhoods.

Key features include new electrical, new plumbing, updated sound system, security system with video, elevator, slate roof, circular drive and four-car garage.

Substantially upgraded home in The Crescent offers the finest in luxury living. Gourmet kitchen with striking granite counter tops, stainless-steel appliances and hardwood floors. Breathtaking, spalike master bath. Expansive private terrace with dramatic view of Ritz-Carlton fountain.

$1,899,000

$1.13 million Elaine Medve | Upper End Properties 314.726.6442 | upperendproperties.com

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

30 Brentmoor Park

155 Carondelet Plaza, No. 905

30 Brentmoor Park is a remarkable 7,500-square-foot, 7 bedroom, 5.5 bath home featuring spacious rooms, a fabulous 31-by-19-foot family room with ceiling heights up to 11 feet.

Updated kitchen and an open floor plan. The 1.71 acres offer a pool, terrace and lushly planted gardens.

Spectacular penthouse at The Crescent with dramatic living space at every turn. Outstanding kitchen has Italian marble floors and countertops, as well as backlit white quartz features. The floorto-ceiling windows and enormous wraparound terrace offer amazing views of downtown Clayton.

$1,749,999

$2,999,000

Jen Ross and Elaine Medve | Upper End Properties 314.726.6442 | upperendproperties.com

Ann Wroth | Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.440.0212 | gladysmanion.com

10 Washington Terrace

This remarkable residence is considered one of the city’s finest surviving examples of H.H. Richardson’s Romanesque Revival architecture. Detailing includes hand-carved fireplace mantels with French Medieval motifs, Nordic faces and stringed musical instruments, as well as stained glass windows, a hand-tooled leather wall covering in the dining room and delicate, original light fixtures.

Jim Human and Kevin Hurley $1,275,000 Janet McAfee Real Estate 314.795.9839 or 314.560.4977 | janetmcafee.com

6443 Wydown Blvd.

Magnificent, 6,000-square-foot home across from Wydown Terrace Park with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and two fireplaces. Floor-to-ceiling windows, beautiful architectural details and significant updating.

$1,695,000

Patrice Emory Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.753.0977 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com

729 Highway H

33 Heather Hill Lane

A spectacular custom ranch home well situated on 47 acres offers great versatility and features that fit today’s lifestyle. Conveniently located minutes from the city limits. Open and gracious floor plan.

Salt-water pool with custom outdoor kitchen and bath house.

Wonderful views and a nearby pond complete this package.

Impeccable 4-year-old, 4-bedroom, 5-bath home in Ladue school district.

Kitchen includes numerous high-end finishes like granite counters, stainless appliances and custom cabinetry.

Also features hickory floors, rainfall shower, coffered ceilings. Private backyard on cul-de-sac.

$930,000

$1,395,000 Susan Hurley | Janet McAfee Real Estate 314.308.6636 | janetmcafee.com

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2019 s. warson road | laduE 5 bEdrooms, 5 Full & 4 halF baths $4,495,000 Magnificent 3-acre estate with 12,000+ sq. ft. on three floors & fabulous renovation. One of a kind!

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6349 EllEnwood avEnuE | clayton 17901 grEyabbEy court | chEstErFiEld 5 bEdrooms, 4½ baths $1,395,000 4 bEdrooms, 3 Full & 2 halF baths $998,000 Elegant home offering 4,700+ sq. ft. on one of clayton’s this 1½-story masterpiece was designed with stunning premier avenues. Fully updated for a modern lifestyle. details at every turn. grandly sited on an acre.

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My husband is very handy and has done a lot of the work himself. We love these World’s Fair homes, no other city has these. Also, we used to live in U. City and walked everywhere. The Central West End gave us the same opportunity to walk and be close to Euclid. >> You live just a few blocks from Forest Park. How often does your family go there?

I usually walk in Forest Park—when the weather isn’t 112 degrees, that is! We’ll go two or three times a week. We love the Zoo and the Boathouse because they’re so close to our home. It is a double-edged sword, though, because a lot of our daughter’s friends live out west. But you can drive to a playdate; you can’t always live near these places. >> What can a young girl do for fun in the CWE, besides Forest Park?

There are some great cultural opportunities here, and I think our neighborhood warrants more cultural activities. Her friends love the house. They don’t see the architecture the way we do, but they’re amazed that we have a carriage house to park in, and they call the third floor ‘the castle.’

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I want to put a decorative balcony under one of my windows to match the front doors. Should I get rid of the the arched wood balcony? I think it is brick underneath. Any ideas you can come up with would be greatly appreciated.

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Dear finishing touch, I would add a balcony railing over your front door. I would make this ornamental rather than functional; it makes the arched wood trim above the front door seem ‘necessary.’

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Additionally, I would suggest using a tan-colored wash over the brick to blend more exactly with the areas of stone. I also would add a much larger coach lamp, paint the shutters a dark blue-green, and fill in the existing plantings to create a full yet informal hedge at the base of the composition. These refinements allow the elements of the façade to meld together to create a stronger and more unified presentation.

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$850,000 35 Fair Oaks Drive Agent: Kim Carney Coldwell Banker Premier Group

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[ 63130 ] $623,025 8150 Gannon Ave. Agent: Ted Wight Dielmann Sotheby’s Intl Realty Price per square foot: $199.94

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$390,000 3103 Woods Road Agent: Beth Lampen Gladys Manion Price per square foot: $105.81

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