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9933 Litzsinger Road, Ladue Offered at $2,495,000.

3 Lochinvar Drive, Town & Country New Price at $1,795,000.

15 Dromara Road, Ladue Offered at $1,695,000.

3 Picardy Lane, Ladue Offered at $1,595,000.

8149 Pershing, Clayton Offered at $1,375,000.

7500 York Drive, Clayton Offered at $1,150,000.

28 Picardy Lane, Ladue Offered at $799,000.

62 Clermont Lane, Ladue Offered at $599,000.

30 Portland Drive, Frontenac Offered at $630,000.

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3013 Hawthorne Blvd., Compton Heights Offered at $570,000.

9120 Fox Estates Drive, Sunset Hills Offered at $499,000.

142 Chippenham Lane, Clarkson Valley Offered at $469,900.

3670 Flora Place, Saint Louis Offered at $418,500.

7564 Wydown Blvd, Unit 2B, Clayton Offered at $369,000.

14 Foxboro Road, Ladue Offered at $329,900.

10844 Woodforest Drive, Sunset Hills Offered at $313,500.

15 Beacon Hill Lane, Creve Coeur Offered at $265,000.

1812 Baxter Ridge, ChesterďŹ eld Offered at $209,900.

630 Francis Place, Unit 1S, Clayton Offered at $199,000.

3510 Illinois Avenue, Saint Louis Offered at $189,000.

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Education 101 14 Cover story – Logos School 15 Parent Trap – Bully-Proofing Your Children 16 Where Our Grads Are Going 20 Heard in the Halls Leaders in Conservation 28 Reaching Out – Deer Creek Watershed Friends 29 Cover story – Missouri Department of Conservation 30 Special Feature – Leaders in Conservation

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I hope the information in this issue’s Leaders in Conservation section impresses readers as much as it has me. Turns out ‘environmentalism’ started way before my generation agitated to reduce air pollution and save the redwoods. Who knew that we have preservation movements of the 1930s to thank for the crystal streams and wildlife-filled forests of our state? Anyone who’s driven south on I-44 surely must have noticed the lush vistas Missouri offers all the way down to the Ozarks. The Missouri Department of Conservation was launched by concerned citizens in 1937, in response to a blighting of our natural resources by unregulated sawmill operations in the state. Things had gotten so bad, the deer population was under 200 and our renowned wild turkeys were almost gone. Not only did this new department restore the state’s resources, it became a conservation model for other states. And the good news is not all environmental. Launched with a nominal investment (a one-eighth of one percent sales tax), the Missouri Department of Conservation is said to support 95,000 jobs and generate $11 billion in economic activity. Makes sense: Tourists wouldn’t want to visit polluted streams and a deforested countryside. And fall wouldn’t be the same around here without the wild turkeys off Ladue Road near Woods Mill, or the occasional turkey family that takes up residence in the CWE.

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I couldn’t wait until the new school year started so we could play rounds, a softball game where you keep trading positions. A classmate and I at Meramec Elementary School in Clayton used to race home for lunch, devour a fast sandwich and race back to the school ball field to touch home plate, to see who would bat first. It probably wasn’t good for our digestion, but man, we had fun! —joe edwards,

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It seemed like a good idea at the time. During a mid-1950s modernization of the downtown Central Library’s fine arts room, someone cut holes in the exquisite, handcarved plaster ceiling and installed florescent lights. In other updates over the years, wellmeaning bureaucrats covered a magnificent third-floor skylight with a false ceiling, divided the soaring Great Hall into cramped nooks, and tiled over most of the original flooring. Evidently, not everyone appreciated the gem they had in this Italian Renaissance structure designed by leading American architect Cass Gilbert. Well, the St. Louis Public Library Foundation does. That’s why the organization is conducting a major capital campaign, Central to Your World, to support a $70 million revitalization of the landmark building. “We’re restoring many significant features to their original glory, completely modernizing the structure and increasing the space by 65 percent without disturbing the building’s footprint,” says SLPL Foundation president Rick Simoncelli. The library opened 100 years ago after a $1 million gift from Pittsburgh steel baron Andrew Carnegie, who financed many libraries across the nation. “Until renovation began a couple of years ago, we were still using the original heating and cooling system from 1912,” Simoncelli says. “We now have a completely new system, and the entire structure has been reconfigured for computer and wireless technology.” Other improvements include an atrium entrance, a new computer center, expanded children’s and teen sections, a 250-seat auditorium and a cafe. The inaccessible glass-floored stacks have been replaced by four specialty research pavilions, where a treasure trove of rare books, historical materials and collections will be safely stored and displayed. The first $50 million for the project was financed by tax credits and bonds. “The Central to Your World Campaign is responsible for the remaining $20 million,” Simoncelli explains. About $15.6 million has already been raised from individual, foundation and corporate donors, including a $4 million lead corporate gift from Emerson. “We hope to raise the rest from community contributions, giving everyone an opportunity to pitch in,” he says. The building re-opens to the public in December. The Foundation will celebrate the structure’s 100th anniversary at the Central to Your World Gala Nov. 17 at the downtown library. Co-chairing the sold-out event are SLPL Foundation trustee Dorte Probstein, managing partner of BEB Management Bob Guller and Bank of America Missouri president Pat Mercurio. Honorary chair is Vartan Gregorian, president of Carnegie Corporation of New York and former president of the New York Public Library and Brown University. Capital campaign co-chairs are Alison Ferring and Tom Schlafly. Ranked No. 2 in the nation by Central Connecticut State University, St. Louis Public Library has 17 locations citywide and serves more than 2.3 million visitors each year. “The reinvigorated Central Library will serve as the system’s heart, and provide a new downtown destination for learning and socializing,” Simoncelli says. “Our library is one of America’s great treasures, and it belongs to the people of St. Louis. With help from the entire community, we’ll celebrate 100 remarkable years—and look forward to 100 more.” september 5, 2012

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How many times did your lawn have to be mowed this summer? You know, that verdant carpet of green that grows pleasantly underfoot in this climate? OK, OK: that brown, crackly stuff you feared would burst into flame and start a wildfire every time you barbecued? Ballwin law targets negligent yard maintainers, many of whom are not really your neighbors, but often banks, landlords or corporations that have allowed whatever will go to seed to do so. Still, under current ordinance it could take almost three weeks for something to be done about it…and all that only after somebody complains. The city has 10 days to respond, the owner five more to mow, and the city an additional five to do the job itself. City officials presently are mulling over ways to tighten that timeframe. Are runners more sane than cyclists? Well, there’s been a ‘naked’ bicycle race in St. Louis the past few summers, but any riders we happened to see this year were clothed, mostly. Then there’s the legendary Moonlight Ramble, where riders take to the streets of the Lou overnight. Although some of them probably should be, riders aren’t tested for illegal substances in either case. Unusual footraces? Not so much— until later this month, in Chesterfield, after dark. The city’s first Moonlight 5K is slated for 10 p.m. Sept. 29. The cost is $25. Registration is open online, and runners also may put their best feet forward as late as that night at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex. The race starts there and continues along the Monarch Levee trail under the light of a full moon, if weather cooperates. Motorists headed north on Hanley Road at Wydown Boulevard as late as last week must have wondered how plywood had

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come to replace a window panel next to the front door of the Starbucks there. No cars were totaled, no java enjoyers were scattered; the glass didn’t even shatter (completely) and no one was hurt. No patron, overwhelmed by the elixir of the gods, underestimated his sudden speed and strength as he buzzed out, missing the door by a foot. (OK, what happened?) Baristas say an inattentive pedestrian “just walked into it,” cracking it like a windshield. He wasn’t looking down, mid-text, at his smart phone. His mind was simply somewhere else. Poor fellow. He must have been decaffeinated. Barry Glantz, mayor of Creve Coeur, made no bones about wanting the acreage once occupied by Thompson Center to remain zoned residential. Certainly, many residents of adjacent neighborhoods prefer it, too, for the property that has long languished near Ladue Road and I-270. The city, however, is in the beginning stages of reviewing a proposal by Delmar Gardens for the site. With a nod to the nearby residential area, Delmar’s plan at this juncture includes 10 upscale single-family homes, as well as separate buildings for nursing care and assisted and independent living. Nearly 40 percent of the 28-acre site could be dedicated to green space. The city’s planning and zoning body is scheduled to formally consider the plan Oct. 15. Traffic, schmaffic. It’s one thing to be stuck in a lane of east- or westbound vehicles on I-64 at rush hour—that’s to be somewhat expected. But when heavy traffic near schools potentially threatens the safety of our kids, it’s another thing entirely. Ladue city officials recently approved new beacons and signage to improve

motorists’ awareness as they approach Ladue Middle School at Clayton and Conway roads, while traveling either direction on busy Clayton Road. Of course, it would be another thing entirely were the city to consider allowing a service station to build in the vicinity of a school, as may happen in another of the towns we talk about. But right now we’re talking about Ladue. Not gonna happen. It was a door worth waiting for: MoBap’s new front door. A few weeks ago, Missouri Baptist Hospital opened the recently revamped front entrance of the hospital to inaugurate its $112 million addition, a six-floor tower whose upper floors will undergo completion over the next three years. The building is soon to be LEED-certified, officials say, and its ‘green’ qualities expand beyond hospital walls, with new gardens and landscaping designed for water stewardship. MoBap’s planning involved neighboring property owners and will concentrate all buildings in the campus’ central core, away from adjacent subdivisions and buffered by berms, trees and landscaping.

Pershing Elementary School welcomed its first pupils two Wednesdays ago (Aug. 22). They should’ve been granted one more month of summer vacation, since the hottest July in history was excruciatingly unfair for them to bear. ‘Go Trucks’? My daughter, Livvy, an eighth-grader at Hixson middle school in Webster, tells me she’s not a fan of the Webster Groves mascot: Statesmen. This came up when she asked what a Billiken was. I admitted I’m not entirely sure what the mascot for Saint Louis University and SLU High actually is. (Some sort of elf, right? Sorry; I attended schools practically everywhere but here.) Anyhow, fervent Statesmen fans at Turkey Day football games against the Kirkwood Pioneers usually just holler ‘Go Webster’! (I feel their pain. One university I attended had the Stormy Petrels.) So, ‘Wombats’ was one name Livvy thought of for Webster, but she settled on ‘Trucks’. We’ll see how that goes for her.

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Things are on the upswing for kids at one public school in U. City, not to mention for the district as a whole. Already fully accredited by the state, the district itself continued to improve, picking up two progress points from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in meeting additional goals since last year: in graduation and career education courses. Two years ago, the district met only seven of 14 goals, two shy of the required nine; it now boasts 10. Meanwhile, a brand-spankingnew, two-story, 60,000-square-foot

[ TT Trivia ] From whence did the word ‘loony’ originate?

After the gaffe repudiated by even the highestranking Republicans in the land, a local poll shows U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, R-Wildwood, has fallen well behind his Democratic opponent, incumbent U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill. Akin, who led McCaskill by 5 percentage points in late July, was behind 9 by late August—41 percent to McCaskill’s 50 percent. Akin’s campaign at this writing was still ‘the little engine that could,’ despite calls for him to quit, from Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on down. McCaskill might be able to stick to her knitting, unless Akin files a petition to remove his name from the ballot by Sept. 25.

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[ With the recent death of Phyllis Diller, we probably lost the funniest St. Louisan of all time. However, while she made us laugh, her life was hardly funny. When she bought her home at 30 Mason Ave. in Webster Groves for $20,000 in 1962, Diller’s husband was “skidding off the rails” and her daughter was suicidal. Could anyone but a truly remarkable person perform comedy while dealing with such personal difficulty? Diller’s memoir, Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse: My Life in Comedy, is worth reading. ] [ Where did a young Dan Rather get his news? In his new memoir, Rather Outspoken: My Life in the News, the former CBS news anchor says when he was a kid in Houston, his family subscribed to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Rather guesses his was the only family in Texas to do so. ] [ Tony La Russa is coming to Kirkwood. The retired Cardinals manager will discuss and sign his new book, One Last Strike, in the next installment of the Fontbonne University/Charlie Brennan Show book club series. We’ll meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 28 at Stages St. Louis in the Robert Reim Theater on Geyer Road. To attend, go to kmox.com. ] [ Mark Lamping is making changes as the new president of the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. The former St. Louis Cardinals president will allow Jaguars fans to bring their own food to home games as long as everything fits into a gallon-size clear plastic bag. Rams fans can bring snacks to the Edward Jones Dome as long as they fit in a quart-size bag. ] [ Can he be stopped? On Aug. 25, Dogtown’s Matt Brier won the Lake St. Louis Triathlon for the third year in a row. After acing the morning race—a 1 mile swim, 25 mile bike ride and 6.2 mile run—Brier proceeded back to work that afternoon at Clayton’s Wellbridge Athletic Club, where he is a personal trainer. More important, he and wife Cayte welcomed their first child, Luella, into the family nine months ago. ] [ Warson Woods native Karen Stohr, now an associate professor in Georgetown University’s philosophy department, examines the moral content of etiquette in her new book, On Manners. Stohr was sure to say thank you when she received her diploma from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1988. ]

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Congratulations to Fran Gould of Creve Coeur, on the recent wedding of her daughter Rachel (MICDS ’98) to Jonathan Andrew Harris, a graduate of W.U. and Harvard. The couple is off to Oxford, England, where Andy will pursue a post-doctoral fellowship and Rachel will continue as a software support specialist at Communispace. They tied the knot at Harry Parker Boathouse in Brighton, Mass., where Rachel rows. Performing flower-girl duties was Samantha Gould, niece of the bride and daughter of Dr. David (CDS ’90) and Alison Gould.

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Sterling Bank in Clayton, known for its commitment to the arts, recently donated $100,000 to the Saint Louis Art Fair. The check was presented by chairman/CEO Ken Poteet. “It’s the largest donation ever given to the Fair,” says Marian Nunn, board chair of St. Louis Cultural Festivals. This year’s event takes place Sept. 7 through 9.

[ Women in Film ] Lunafest, a national film festival featuring short movies by, for and about women, comes to the Tivoli Theatre Sept. 20 for one night only. The festival benefits Girls on the Run St. Louis. Tickets are available the night of the event or at girlsontherunstlouis.org. Samantha Gould, Fran Gould

[ Pop Goes the Artwork ] In tandem with its fall programs and exhibits, Contemporary Art Museum Saint Louis is introducing a pop-up museum shop initiative, CAM POP, for each exhibit. The first shop, one: Contemporary Design, runs from Sept. 7 to Dec. 30 and features an array of products by local and national artists and studios, including Gina Alvarez and Sprouted Design.

[ Happy Anniversary! ] Congratulations to Hank and Gini Schreimann, who recently marked their 65th wedding anniversary with a party at their Creve Coeur home. Celebrating were their daughters, Susan Williams, Jan Whitehead and Nancy Turnbull, along with eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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[ Reality Star ] Marquette High School and UMSL graduate Joel Erlichson will be featured on the Sept. 5 episode of True Life, a long-running MTV series about the struggles, hopes and dreams of young people. Erlichson, who grew up in Olivette, recently moved to Clearwater Beach, Fla. He’s the author of a self-published novel, Gateway: A Story about Chaotic Harmony. 12 |

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High school can be tough under the best circumstances, but for students dealing with mental health concerns or traumatic pasts, its academic and social pressures can be crippling. Logos School serves as a haven for teenagers in grades six through 12 who benefit from individualized attention and sensitivity to their needs. “I truly believe we are absolutely the best alternative school for struggling teens in the nation,” head of school Kathleen Boyd-Fenger says. Founded in 1970, Logos School has approximately 100 students, most of whom heard about the program through word of mouth or recommendation from school districts or community health professionals. One current student suffers from anxiety sparked by a personal tragedy, but at Logos she has learned coping skills to help her succeed in the classroom. An academically gifted recent graduate with Asperger’s syndrome was bullied at his previous school and became depressed from the social isolation; he made friends at Logos, felt freer to pursue his passion for science and received scholarships to study astrophysics in college. “We really celebrate differences,” says Fenger, herself a Logos graduate. “It’s OK not to be the mainstream person here.” Each student receives an hour of individual therapy and two hours of group therapy a week with one of the school’s 12 licensed therapists. Parents and guardians also participate in counseling through weekly support groups. To ensure they are well-equipped to serve their students, teachers and therapists take part

in a week of training each August and several daylong workshops throughout the year on topics such as stress management and personal wellness. Despite their challenges, Logos kids have many opportunities to kick back and be kids. Spirit days, photo courtesy of logos school sports teams, student government and an award-winning art program allow them to express themselves and enjoy the same experiences as any other secondary schoolers. According to Fenger, most students come to the annual schoolwide prom. Logos is supported by 27 board members including several top St. Louis business leaders, who, Fenger says, believe in Logos School’s results: 92 percent of students earn high school diplomas. “These key leaders see these incredibly strong, resilient kids, and those are the kind of people you want working for you,” Fenger says. The support of board members, teachers, therapists and parents inspire Logos students to believe in themselves. “There’s not a kid who walks in this door who we think can’t succeed,” Fenger says. “We really turn struggles into strengths.”

Logos School is located at 9137 Old Bonhomme Road. For more information, call 314.997.7002 or visit logosschool.org. Pictured on the cover: robert o’loughlin, kathleen boyd-fenger, george paz Cover design by jon fogel | Cover photo by bill barrett

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<< clayton Agnes Scott College [1] Alabama A&M [1] Avila U. [1] Ball State [1] Barry U. [1] Bates College [1] Beloit College [1] Bradley [2] Brandeis [1] Brigham Young U. [1] California Tech [1] Carthage College [1] Case Western Reserve U. [2] Chapman U. [1] Clark Atlanta U. [3] College of Charleston [1] Colorado College [2] Colorado State [3] Columbia [1] Columbia College [4] Concordia U., Montreal [1] Concordia U., River Forest [1] Concordia U., Wisconsin [1] Cornell [4] Cornell College [1] Earlham College [1] Elon U. [1] Evergreen State College [3] Florida State [1] Fordham U. [1] Fort Lewis College [3] George Washington U. [2] Grinnell College [1] Hampton U. [2] Harris-Stowe State [3] Harvard [3] Harvey Mudd College [1] Illinois Wesleyan [1] Indiana State [1] Indiana U., Bloomington [2] Iowa State [1] Kansas State [1]

Kenyon College [2] Knox College [2] Lehigh [2] Lincoln U. [1] Loyola Marymount U. [2] Macalester College [1] Marquette [1] Maryville [1] Miami U., Oxford [1] Michigan State [1] Mills College [1] Missouri State [1] Missouri U. of Science and Technology [2] Missouri Western State [1] Mount Holyoke [1] Northwest Missouri State [1] Northwestern [2] Oberlin College [1] Occidental College [1] Ohio Wesleyan [1] Ozarks Technical Community College [1] Princeton [2] Rhodes College [2] Rice [2] Saint Louis U. [9] Samford [1] Sarah Lawrence [1] School of the Museum of Fine Arts [1] Sewanee: The U. of the South [1] SIU, Carbondale [2] SIU, Edwardsville [1] South Plains College [1] Southern Methodist U. [2] Spelman College [1] St. Louis College of Pharmacy [1] St. Louis Community College, Florissant Valley [4] St. Louis Community College, Forest Park [5]

St. Louis Community College, Meramec [11] St. Louis Community College, Wildwood [1] Stanford [1] Syracuse [1] The College of Wooster [1] Trinity U. [1] Truman State [6] Tulane[1] U. Alabama [2] U. Arizona [1] U. California, Berkeley [1] U. Dubuque [1] U. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign [1] U. Iowa [1] U. Kansas [3] U. Miami [2] U. Mississippi [1] U. Missouri, Columbia [15] U. Missouri, Kansas City [5] U. Missouri, St. Louis [2] U. Montana, Missoula [1] U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill [2] U. Pennsylvania [1] U. Richmond [1] U. Southern California [1] U. Tampa [1] U. Texas, Austin [1] U. Vermont [1] U. Virginia [1] U. Washington [1] U. Wisconsin, Madison [2] Warner U. [1] Washington U., St. Louis [9] Webster [4] Wesleyan [1] Western Kentucky U. [3] Western Washington U. [1] Xavier U., Louisiana [2] Yale [2]

<< de smet Ball State [1] Benedictine College [1] Blinn College [1] Butler [2] Carthage College [1] Clemson [1] Creighton [5] Drury [2] Fontbonne [1] Franciscan [1] Georgia Institute of Technology [1] Harris Stowe [1] Illinois College [1] Indiana U., Bloomington [2] John Carroll [1] Kansas City Art Institute [1] Lindenwood [3] Loyola U., Chicago [4] Maryville [3] Miami U., Ohio [1] Millikin [1] Missouri State [7] Missouri U. of Science and Technology [7]

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Nazareth College [1] New York U. [1] Newman U. [1] Notre Dame [1] Ohio State [1] Ohio U. [3] Purdue [3] Quincy [1] Regis [1] Rockhurst [25] Saint Louis U. [22] Saint Louis U. and Kenrick Glennon Seminary [1] Spring Hill College [2] St. Charles Community College [1] St. Louis College of Pharmacy [1] St. Louis Community College, Florissant Valley [2] St. Louis Community College, Meramec [6] St. Olaf College [1] The Citadel [1] Truman State [9] U. Central Missouri [3]

U. Dayton [9] U. Denver [1] U. Indianapolis [1] U. Iowa [1] U. Kansas [5] U. Kentucky [1] U. Miami [1] U. Mississippi [3] U. Missouri, Columbia [82] U. Missouri, Kansas City [2] U. Missouri, Kansas City-School of Medicine [1] U. Missouri, St. Louis [1] U. Oklahoma [1] U. Texas, Austin [1] U. Tulsa [1] U.S. Merchant Marine Academy [1] U.S. Naval Academy [1] Vanderbilt [1] Washington U. [2] Xavier [2]

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Alabama State [2] AMDA College & Conservatory of the Performing Arts [1] Arizona State [2] Augustana College [1] Avila U. [1] Belmont [3] Bowling Green State [1] Bradley [1] Butler County Community College [1] Butler [1] Calif. Polytech, San Luis Obispo [1] Case Western Reserve U. [1] Chapman U. [1] Coastal Carolina U. [1] Colorado State [2] Columbia College, Chicago [1] Concordia U., Wisconsin [1] Cottey College [1] DePaul [1] DePauw [1] Drake [1] Drury [2] El Camino College [1] Fort Lewis College [1] Georgetown [1] Graceland U. [1] Grinnell [1] Illinois Wesleyan [1] Indiana U., Bloomington [2] Iowa Wesleyan [1] Kansas State [1] Lake Forest College [1] Lane Community College [1] Lansing Community College [1] Lindenwood [9] Louisiana State [1] Loyola U., New Orleans [1] Macalester College [1] Maryland Institute College of Art [1] Maryville [4] Mercer U. [1] Michigan State [2] Millikin U. [4] Mississippi State [1] Missouri Baptist [4] Missouri State [10] Missouri U., Science and Technology [7] Missouri Western State [7] Murray State [2] Nebraska Wesleyan [1] North Central College [1] Northwest Missouri State [1] Northwestern [2] Oklahoma State [2] Pacific Northwest College of Art [1] Purdue [1] Quincy [1] Ranken Technical College [3]

Rice [1] Rockhurst [2] Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology [1] Sacramento City College [1] Saint Louis U. [2] Saint Vincent College [1] Santa Fe College [1] Savannah College of Art and Design [1] Southeast Missouri State [10] SIU, Carbondale [5] SIU, Edwardsville [1] Southern Methodist U. [2] Southwestern U. [1] Springfield College [1] St. Louis Community College, Forest Park [9] St. Louis Community College, Meramec [71] Texas A&M [1] Texas Christian [1] The College of New Jersey [1] The College of Wooster [1] The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts [1] Transylvania U. [1] Truman State [11] U. Alabama [2] U. Arkansas [12] U. Arkansas, Fort Smith [1] U. Central Missouri [8] U. Chicago [1] U. Colorado [1] U. Dayton [3] U. Evansville [1] U. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign [1] U. Kansas [4] U. Kentucky [1] U. Miami [1] U. Michigan [1] U. Minnesota [2] U. Mississippi [1] U. Missouri, Columbia [53] U. Missouri, Kansas City [4] U. Missouri, St. Louis [1] U. New Mexico [1] U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill [1] U. North Carolina, Wilmington [2] U. Northern Colorado [1] U. Oklahoma [1] U. South Carolina [1] U. Southern California [1] U. Tampa [1] U. Wisconsin, Madison [1] Valparaiso [1] Washington and Lee U. [1] Washington U., St. Louis [1] Webster [3] Westminster College [1] Wilbur Wright College [1] William Jewell College [2] kirkwood

American U. [2] Baylor [2] Boston College [1] Boston U. [1] Bradley [1] Brown [1] Bucknell [1] California Polytech State [1] Carnegie Mellon [1] Case Western Reserve U. [1] Chapman U. [3] Chatham U. [1] Claremont McKenna College [1] Colgate [3] College of Charleston [1] Colorado College [1] Cornell [1] Cornell College [1] Dartmouth [2] Denison U. [1] DePauw [2] Drake[1] Drexel U. [1] Elon U. [1] George Washington U. [1] Georgetown [2] Georgia Institute of Technology [2] Grinnell College [1] Hamilton College, New York [1] Hampton U. [1] Indiana U., Bloomington [2] Iowa State [1] Johns Hopkins [2] Kansas State [1] Lake Forest College [1] Lawrence U. [1] Loyola Marymount [1] Loyola, New Orleans [1] Maryville [1] Massachusetts Institute of Technology [1] Miami U., Oxford [4] Neumont U. [1] New York U. [1] Northeastern U. [1] Northwestern [5] Occidental College [2] Parsons The New School for Design [1] Rhodes College [4] Rollins College [1] Saint Louis U. [1] Santa Clara U. [2] Southeast Missouri State [1] Southern Methodist U. [3] Texas A&M [1] Texas Christian U. [4] Trine U. [1] Truman State [1] Tufts [1] Tulane [4] U. Alabama [2] U. Arizona [1] U. Arkansas [1] U. California at Berkeley [1] U. Chicago [2] U. Florida [1] U. Georgia [1] U. Kansas [2] U. Kentucky [1] U. Louisville [1] U. Miami [1] U. Michigan [2] U. Missouri, Columbia [13] U. Missouri, Kansas City-Medical School [4] U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill [2] U. Richmond [1] U. Rochester [3] U. San Diego [1] U. Southern California [1] U. Tulsa [1] U. Virginia [1] U. Wisconsin, Madison [3] U.S. Air Force Academy [1] Vanderbilt [4] Wake Forest U. [1] Washington and Lee U. [2] Washington U., St. Louis [5] William Jewell College [2] Yale [2]

<< cor jesu Arizona State [1] Benedictine College [2] Butler [2] Colorado State [1] Creighton [3] Fontbonne [2] Georgetown [1] Illinois Wesleyan [1] Louisiana State [2] Loyola, Chicago [4] Loyola, Maryland [1] Marquette [2] Maryville [3] Miami U., Oxford [2] Millikin [1] Missouri State [4] Missouri U. Science and Technology [1]

New Jersey Institute of Technology [1] Notre Dame [2] Oklahoma City U. [1] Purdue [1] Rice [1] Rockhurst [12] Saint Louis U. [19 ] Seton Hall [1] SIU, Carbondale [1] Southeast Missouri State [2] Spring Hill College [3] St. Louis College of Pharmacy [1] St. Louis Community College, Meramec [1] St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College [2] Texas Christian [1] Truman State [4] micds

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U. Arkansas [3] U. Central Arkansas [1] U. Dallas [2] U. Dayton [1] U. Kansas [2] U. Minnesota, Twin Cities [1] U. Mississippi [4] U. Missouri, Columbia [37] U. Missouri, Kansas City [2] U. South Carolina [1] U. Southern California [1] U. Tulsa [2] Vanderbilt [3] Webster U. [2] Xavier [3]

>> mrh Coe College [1] Cornell College [1] Healing Arts Center [2] Johnson and Wales, Virginia [1] Kansas State [1] LaBette Community College [1] Missouri College [1] Missouri State [1] Missouri Southern U. [1] Missouri U. of Science and Technology [1] Missouri Valley College [2] Ranken Technical College [3] Rhodes College [1] SIU, Carbondale [1] SIU, Edwardsville [1] Southeast Missouri State [5] Spalding [1] St. Louis Community College, Forest Park [11] St. Louis Community College, Meramec [13] U. Missouri, Columbia [1] U. Missouri, St. Louis [4] Webster [3]

<< crossroads Boston U. [1] Brown [1] Carroll U. [1] Columbia College [3] Eckerd College [1] Elon U. [1] Emory U. [1] Florida A&M [1] Fontbonne [1] Hampshire College [1] Hampton U. [1] Hendrix College [2] Illinois Wesleyan [1] Loyola Marymount [1] Loyola, Chicago [1] Loyola, New Orleans [1] Marquette [2] Ohio Wesleyan [1] Rochester Institute of Technology [1] Rutgers [1] Saint Louis U. [2] Spelman College [1] St. Louis Community College at Meramec [1] The George Washington U. [1] U. Dayton [1] U. Missouri, Columbia [1] U. Missouri, Kansas City [1] U. Pennsylvania [1] U. Toronto [1] Wake Forest U. [1] Washington U., St. Louis [1] Webster U. [1] Wellesley College [1] Wheaton College [1]

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American U. [1] Belmont [1] Benedictine College [1] Boston College [2] Bradley [1] Carleton College [1] Case Western Reserve U. [1] Clemson U. [1] Columbia [1] Creighton [2] DePaul [2] DePauw [2] Elon U. [1] Fordham U. [3] Franciscan U., Steubenville [1] George Washington U. [2] Georgetown [2] Georgia Institute of Technology [2] Harvard [1] Indiana U., Bloomington [4]

Lake Forest College [1] Lehigh U. [1] Lindenwood U. [2] Loyola Marymount U. [1] Loyola, Chicago [3] Marquette [10] Maryville [1] Miami U., Ohio [2] Mississippi State [1] Missouri U. of Science and Technology [13] Missouri Western State [1] Morehouse College [1] Murray State [1] Niagara U. [1] Notre Dame [4] Ohio State U. [1] Pomona College [1] Purdue [2] Regis [2]

Rockhurst [7] Saint Louis U. [20] Seton Hall [1] Southeast Missouri State [2] Southern Methodist U. [1] Spring Hill College [2] St. Louis College of Pharmacy [2] St. Louis Community College at Forest Park [1] Texas Christian U. [1] Truman State [13] U. Arkansas [2] U. Dallas [1] U. Dayton [10] U. Evansville [2] U. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign [2] U. Kansas [3] U. Minnesota [1] U. Mississippi [9] U. Missouri, Columbia [68]

U. Missouri, St. Louis [4] U. North Carolina School of the Arts [1] U. Rochester [1] U. San Diego [1] U. Southern California [1] U. Tampa [1] U. Tulsa [11] U. Wyoming [1] U.S. Air Force Academy [1] Vanderbilt [5] Villanova [1] Washburn U., Topeka [1] Washington U., St. Louis [1] Webster [1] Wesleyan U. [1] Western Illinois U. [1] Westminster College [2] Xavier [2] Yale [1]

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Abilene Christian U. [1] Asbury U. [1] Auburn [1] Baylor [5] Belmont [2] Benedictine College [1] Biola U. [1] Calvin College [1] Cornell [1] Covenant College [2] DePauw [1] Dordt College [1] Fontbonne U. [1] Furman U. [1] Golden West College [1] Greenville College [1] Hillsdale College [1] Indiana U., Purdue U.-Fort Wayne [1] Jefferson College [1] Les Roches School of Hotel Management [1] Lindenwood [6] Lipscomb [1]

Maryville [2] Missouri Baptist U. [3] Missouri State [13] Missouri U. of Science & Technology [8] Missouri Valley College [1] Murray State [2] Northwest Missouri State [1] Northwestern [1] Oral Roberts U. [1] Purdue [1] Rockhurst [1] Saint Louis U. [2] Samford [2] Savannah College of Art and Design [1] SIU, Carbondale [2] Southeast Missouri State [2] Southwestern Illinois College [1] St Charles Community College [1] St Louis College of Pharmacy [1] St Louis Community College, Meramec [4] Taylor U. [1] The Citadel [1] Trinity Christian College [1]

Trinity International U. [1] Truman State [4] U. Buffalo [1] U. California at San Diego [1] U. Delaware [1] U. Florida [1] U. Indianapolis [1] U. Iowa [1] U. Kansas [2] U. Kentucky [1] U. Maryland, College Park [1] U. Mississippi [1] U. Missouri, Columbia [25] U. Missouri, St Louis [3] U. New Mexico [1] U. Tulsa [7] U. Washington [1] Washington U., St. Louis [1] Waynesburg U. [1] Webster [1] Whitworth U. [1]

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American U. [1] Amherst [1] Boston College [2] Boston U. [1] Bowdoin College [1] Brandeis [1] Clemson [1] Colby College [1] Colgate [3] College of William and Mary [1] Colorado College [1] Connecticut College [1] Dartmouth [3] Denison [1] Earlham College [1] Eckerd College [1] Elon U. [1] Georgetown [2] Hamilton College [1] Hampshire College [1] Harvard [1] Indiana U. [3] Johns Hopkins [1] Loyola U., Chicago [1] Macalester College [3] Middlebury College [3] New York U. [3] Northwestern [2] Occidental College [1] Pomona College [1] Georgetown [2] Princeton [3] Purdue [1] Stanford [2] Smith College [1] Southern Methodist U. [1] Tufts [1] Tulane [5] U. Alabama [1] U. Arizona [1] U. Chicago [2] U. Colorado [1] U. Illinois [2] U. Kansas [1] U. Miami [2] U. Maryland [1] U. Michigan [1] U. Missouri, Columbia [3] U. Missouri, Kansas City-Medical School [1] U. North Carolina [1] U. Texas, Austin [1] U. Texas, Dallas [1] U. Richmond [1] U. Rochester [1] U. San Diego [1] U. Southern California [2] U. Tulsa [1] U. Wisconsin [1] Vanderbilt [1] Vassar College [1] Washington U., St. Louis [9] Yale [2]

<< whitfield Austin College [1] Bradley [2] Chapman U. [3] Claremont McKenna College [1] Colgate [1] Colorado College [1] Cornell [1] Elon U. [1] Fontbonne U. [1] Furman U. [1] George Washington U. [2] Hendrix College [1] Indiana U., Bloomington [2] LaGrange College [1] Loyola, Chicago [1] Loyola, New Orleans [1] Macalester College [1] Miami U., Oxford [4] Michigan State [1] Missouri U. of Science and Technology [1] Notre Dame [1] Point Park U. [1] Purdue [3] Regis [1] Rhodes College [1] Saint Louis U. [1] SIU, Edwardsville [1] Southeast Missouri State [1] Southern Methodist U. [3] Stephens College [1] Texas Christian U. [1] Truman State [1] Tulane [2] U. California at Los Angeles [1] U. Chicago [1] U. Colorado at Boulder [1] U. Dayton [1] U. Denver [5] U. Mississippi [1] U. Missouri, Columbia [7] U. Nebraska, Omaha [1] U. Pittsburgh [1] U. Richmond [1] U. San Diego [1] U. South Carolina [1] U. Tampa [1] U. Tulsa [1] U. Wisconsin, Madison [1] Vanderbilt [1] Washington U., St. Louis [1] Wittenberg U. [1]

<< visitation Auburn [1] Baylor [1] Boston U. [1] Brown [1] California Tech [1] Columbia [1] Concordia U., Nebraska [1] Creighton [2] DePaul [1] DePauw [1] Drexel U. [1] Elon U. [1] Gannon U. [1] Indiana U., Bloomington [1] Lake Forest College [1] Loyola, Chicago [1] Loyola, New Orleans [1] Marquette [1] Maryville [1] McGill U. [1] Missouri State [1] Missouri U. of Science and Technology [1] Notre Dame [4] Northeastern U. [1] Pace U., New York City [1] Pomona College [1] Regis [1] Rockhurst [4] Sacred Heart U. [1] Saint Louis U. [7] Santa Clara U. [1] School of the Art Institute of Chicago [1] Seton Hall [1] Southern Methodist U. [1] St. Olaf College [1] Texas Christian U. [3] George Washington U. [2] Trinity College [1] U. Alabama [1] U. Dayton [2] U. Kansas [1] U. Louisville [1] U. Mississippi [1] U. Missouri, Columbia [4] U. Missouri, Kansas City-Medical School [1] U. San Diego [1] U. Southern California [1] U. St. Andrews, Scotland [1] U. Tulsa [1] Villanova [1] Webster [1]

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Ball State [1] Belmont [1] Boston College [1] Bradley [3] Catholic U. of America [1] Clemson [1] College of Charleston [1] Creighton [2] DePauw [1] Drake [1] Indiana U. [5] Kansas State [1] Loyola, Chicago [1] Loyola, Maryland [1] Marquette [2] Maryville [1] Miami U., Ohio [2]

Missouri State [2] Missouri U. of Science & Technology [2] Notre Dame [1] Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute [1] Rhodes College [1] Rockhurst [7] Roosevelt U. [1] Saint Louis U. [14] San Diego Mesa College [1] Southeast Missouri State [1] St. Louis Community College, Meramec [3] Texas Christian U. [5] Truman State [3] U. Alabama [1]

U. Arizona [1] U. Arkansas [2] U. Dayton [6] U. Georgia [1] U. Kansas [1] U. Mississippi [2] U. Missouri-Columbia [33] U. Missouri-St. Louis [1] U. New Haven [1] U. North Carolina, Charlotte [1] U. Southern Mississippi [1] U. St. Thomas [1] U. Tulsa [1] Vanderbilt [2]

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American U. [1] Arkansas State [1] Baylor [1] Boston College [1] Boston U. [1] Brigham Young U. [1] California Lutheran U. [1] California State, Northridge [1] Carleton College [1] Case Western U. [1] Central Methodist U. [1] Chapman [1] Colgate [1] College of Charleston [1] College of William and Mary [1] Colorado College [1] Columbia College, Chicago [1] Columbia [1] Concordia U., Chicago [1] Cornell [2] Dartmouth [1] DePaul [3] DePauw [3] Duke [1] Eastern Kentucky [1] Eckerd College [1] Elon U. [1] Emory U. [1] Florida State [1] George Mason U. [1] Georgia Institute of Technology [1]

Auburn [1] Butler [1] Claremont McKenna College [1] Clemson [2] Colgate [1] College of the Holy Cross [2] Colorado School of Mines [1] Connecticut College [1] Creighton [1] DePauw [2] Duke [1] Elon U. [2] Emory [1] Indiana U. [2] Lindenwood [2] Loyola, Chicago [2] Lynn U. [1] Marquette [4] Miami U. [3] Purdue [1] Saint Louis U. [5] Southern Methodist U. [2] St. Louis College of Pharmacy [1]

Texas Christian U. [6] Truman State [2] Tulane [1] U. Aarhus, Denmark [1] U. Alabama [4] U. Connecticut [1] U. Dayton [2] U. Denver [3] U. Kansas [2] U. Miami [1] U. Missouri, Columbia [10] U. Oklahoma [1] U. Pennsylvania [1] U. Southern California [3] U. Texas-Austin [2] U. Tulsa [4] U. Virginia [2] U. Wisconsin-Madison [2] U. Wisconsin-Oshkosh [1] Vanderbilt [1] Villanova [2] Washington and Lee U. [2] Xavier [2]

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St. Joseph’s Academy held its third haircut-a-thon Aug. 24 to collect donations for Locks of Love and Beautiful Lengths to make hairpieces for children who have lost their hair due to medical conditions. Inspired by the story of 6-year-old leukemia survivor Sofie Schlaefli, who spoke to the student body during an assembly, students lined up in the parking lot for haircuts given by a team of stylists from Philip-Johnson Salon. In the past four years, school community members have donated nearly 1,900 inches of hair!

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Mary Ann McCain, a Parkway South High School senior and member of the USA Junior Elite Triathlon Team, represented St. Louis in a half-marathon in our sister city of Stuttgart, Germany, this summer. McCain placed fifth in her age group and came in No. 202 out of more than 7,000 competitors. The organization St. Louis-Stuttgart Sister Cities sponsored McCain, who has two national titles for Olympic distances, two first-place age group finishes in the Chicago Triathlon and has won 18 out of 21 triathlons.

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Westminster Christian Academy Eighteen rising seniors explored the Pacific Northwest this summer during Westminster Christian Academy’s annual senior seminar trip. The group visited the Oregon coast and rainforest, hiked Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens and rafted on the Deschutes River during their 10-day adventure.

Kirkwood high school The Society of Professional Journalists selected Kirkwood High School teacher Mitch Eden to receive its annual Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award. Eden advises the Kirkwood Pioneer yearbook and The Call newspaper, and his family funds an anual $500 scholarship to a student with strong leadership skills. Eden will be honored Sept. 20 to 22 at the Excellence in Journalism conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

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Sustainable agriculture advocate Curt Ellis spoke to Burroughs students Aug. 29 to kick off the school’s 2012-2013 theme of environmental sustainability. Ellis is the founder of FoodCorps and the filmmaker of the documentary King Corn. This year, Burroughs students will plan and develop a campus vegetable garden, learn about the energy efficiency of the school’s new construction, listen to campus speakers, participate in book groups and take field trips related to sustainability.

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Eliza Hurwitz (pictured center), a rising sixth-grader at Parkway Northeast Middle School and a participant in Girls on the Run St. Louis, won an essay contest hosted by Secret, the deodorant brand. Eliza’s essay addressed the question, ‘How Does Girls on the Run Make You Fearless?’ Secret awarded Eliza $500 and gave Girls on the Run St. Louis $3,500 for its scholarship fund.

Webster Groves high school For their freshman service project, students at Webster High School collected and donated more than 3,000 pieces of clothing—four minivans’ worth—to [RE]FRESH, a resale store whose proceeds benefit the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition.

Chesterfield Day School More than two dozen local teachers participated in a Handwriting Without Tears workshop Aug. 15 at Chesterfield Day School to learn techniques for teaching the essential skill via alternative methods such as music and dance. Share your school news by emailing us at schools@townandstyle.com or go to our Facebook page and post your photos, stories and more!

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1 | Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School

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2 | Ursuline Academy

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Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School has nurtured my sons to be lovers of learning, imaginative artists, kind human beings and children who are proud and passionate about their heritage. We love it all: the organic and locally grown lunches, the emphasis on leadership and social action, and the fact that every child is celebrated. — The Rechts 348 S. Mason Road | 314.576.6177 | mirowitz.org

From the start, we recognized that Ursuline Academy created a warm, welcoming atmosphere for our daughter that the other schools we visited just didn’t. Ursuline is rich in tradition and steeped in Catholic values, which is important to us. —The Holsteins 341 S. Sappington Road | 314.984.2800 | ursulinestl.org

Our three boys have found a home at MICDS. They benefit from small class sizes and receive individual attention from dynamic and energetic teachers who share their enthusiasm for learning. Our boys’ academic experience has been both challenging and enriching. Between academics, arts and athletics, MICDS has allowed each of our children to grow. —The Jaspers 101 N. Warson Road | 314.993.5100 | micds.org

My child has made friends with other children whose families and neighborhoods look different than hers. She learns new things from her friends, and we learn new things from her friends’ parents that enrich our lives and vice versa. Diversity is the fabric—not just marketing materials.—The Powers 5209 Waterman Blvd. | 314.361.6411 newcityschool.org

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I wanted my two very different students each to be appropriately challenged. Burroughs does this and has great academic support to assist those who need extra help. Beyond academics, the sports requirement gave my reluctant athlete the experience of competing on a team, while my varsity athlete found out what it feels like to win a state championship. —The Baums 755 S. Price Road | 314.993.4040 jburroughs.org

4 | International Schoolhouse

ISH delivers an excellent education with an incredible bonus: the gift of a second language. Hearing my daughter tell me about the solar system in Spanish is amazing to me, but the process is so natural, it seems effortless. Her brain is stimulated in ways a traditional education can’t touch. ISH is preparing my daughter to lead and excel in a world that is becoming increasingly interconnected. —The Pluards 1414 Bellevue Ave. | 314.874.0715 internationalschoolhouse.com

5 | Special Solutions

Shelley Smith and the teachers at Special Solutions helped my son organize and prioritize studying for the ACT test. His scores improved significantly with their help. They gave him the confidence to know that with some hard work, he could earn an outstanding score and open up more opportunities. —The Strates 9225 Manchester Road, Ste. 100 314.650.1203 | specialsolutions.com

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8 | St. Joseph’s Academy

My daughter said, “I need more structure. I need to be pushed. I need teachers who have high expectations of me.” She has gotten exactly what she asked for at St. Joseph’s Academy. One year later she’s confident, focused on her future, responsible and much more caring and compassionate. —The Pattersons 2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd. | 314.394.4300 stjospehacademy.org

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9 | Rohan Woods School

We could not be happier with our decision to send our three sons to Rohan Woods School. The nurturing educational environment, the community of families, and the excellent faculty and administrators make RWS unlike other schools. Our boys are stimulated and encouraged to grow. —The Kriegels 1515 Bennett Ave. | 314.821.6270 | rohanwoods.org

• Average class size is • Advanced traditional 15-20 students curriculum • Personalized instruction • Music, Art, Spanish, Computer instruction • Public Speaking, K-6

pictured: 1 Elisa Heiligman Recht and Rick Recht 2 Tina Holstein 3 baum family 4 ava and heather pluard 5 janet strate 6 Adam, Dan, Ryan, Tracy and Alex Jasper 7 Arrick, Rachel and Jordan Powers 8 Deborah Patterson 9 Gus, Sally, Spencer, Oliver and Henry Kriegel

• Physical Education and Interscholastic Sports • Extended daycare hours available at no charge

For a tour and interview call 314-878-1883

Andrews Academy JR. KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIXTH GRADE Enrolling Through September 1st Birthdays

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“City Academy is a school for families. When we started looking for an urban school that would meet our goals for education, we knew City Academy was the answer. As parents, we’re encouraged to be part of the learning process for all three of our children, and it’s exciting to discover just how capable of learning they really are! They are mastering skills much earlier than we ever imagined possible!” — Kenneth and Juanita Cunningham parents of Kenneth, Kennedy and Kendrick City Academy Early Childhood students

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Experience a world of opportunity... these students did!

Ninety-two percent of the Villa Duchesne Class of 2012 were offered merit-based scholarships.  One hundred percent of our Oak Hill boys were admitted to their first choice secondary school. 

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... kindness ... honesty ... respect ... responsibility ... strong academics ...

We invite you to step into our world and see why our parents chose Rossman School for us. Our Open House is Saturday, November 10, 9-11:30 a.m. INDEPENDENT • COEDUCATIONAL GRADES 7-12

Striking a Balance

We chose Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School because it is a place where our daughter can find an academic program that challenges her, a beautiful campus that restores her, a community that cares for her, and a history of Sacred Heart principles and traditions to guide her.—The Borst Hands 801 S. Spoede Road | 314.432.2021 | vdoh.org

11 | Whitfield School

We chose Whitfield School for our family because kids feel comfortable, accepted, respected and at home. It is a relaxed atmosphere with low stress, where students perform at their highest potential and achieve amazing success both academically and personally. —The Rubensteins 175 S. Mason Road | 314.434.5141 whitfieldschool.org

12 | City Academy

When we were looking for a school for our three children, we knew City Academy was the best choice. We’re pleased our kids are becoming selfmotivated, active learners.—The Cunninghams 4175 N. Kingshighway Blvd. | 314.382.0085 cityacademyschool.org

13 | Chesterfield Day School

We chose CDS and its dedicated teachers for their ability to drive students to meet their full potential. The classroom experience is rich and engaging, and it accommodates a truly personalized education for each child. This experience allows students to explore concepts and achieve results well beyond their grade level.—Stephanie Hoff & Mark Dickherber 1100 White Road | 314.469.6622 chesterfielddayschool.org

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Award-winning Academics… 2012 State Soccer Champions… Cor Jesu Choir Papal Performance… Premier Catholic education for young women in the tradition of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Be part of the spirit!

Cor Jesu Academy

10230 Gravois Rd. • St. Louis, MO 63123 • 314.842.1546 • www.corjesu.org

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Forsyth School is the best for so many reasons: teachers, teachers, teachers! Of course, the amazing curriculum from pre-K through sixth grade, the unique campus, the outdoor education, the creation of a true love of learning, drama, art and foreign language also are wonderful. —The Williams 6235 Wydown Blvd. | 314.726.4542 forsythonline.com

15 | Visitation Academy

As a parent, there is nothing so satisfying as finding a school that fits your child and your family. Our criteria for a good fit began simply enough: superior academics in a nurturing and spiritually based setting. Visitation is a true community of teachers, staff and sisters who encourage a rigorous mind, kindness of heart and a devotion of spirit. —The Pollnows 3020 N. Ballas Road | 314.625.9100 visitationacademy.org

16 | Chesterfield Montessori School

We chose Montessori for our boys because the philosophy helps instill a lifetime passion for learning. And their enthusiasm for learning doesn’t just end in the classroom. We see the benefits of our decision on a daily basis.—The Kizers 14000 Ladue Road | 314.469.7150 chesterfieldmontessori.org

17 | Crossroads College Prep

Crossroads is a community in the truest sense, where young people are embraced for who they actually are and are inspired to learn, explore and engage. The excellent academic environment is built by a first-rate faculty on foundations of critical thinking, social responsibility and self-discovery. —The Boyers 500 DeBaliviere Ave. | 314.367.8085 crossroadscollegeprep.org

18 | Logos School

FALL PROgRAMS Begin SePTeMBeR 4

We turned to Logos when there was nowhere else to go. After Ames experienced bullying in middle school, the Logos team got him back on track emotionally and academically. Now a proud graduate, Ames is starting college classes, volunteering and looking for a job. Without Logos, Ames would not have as bright a future. —The Bascoms 9137 Old Bonhomme Road | 314.997.7002 logosschool.org

pictured: 10 Olivia Hand, Michelle Borst Hand 11 Michael, David, Stacy and Doug Rubenstein 12 Juanita Cunningham 13 Wyatt Dickherber, Stephanie Hoff, Mark Dickherber, Zoe Dickherber 14 Matthew, Jennifer and Hallie Williams 15 Parshall, Beth and Charlotte Pollnow 16 Carson, Lezlie, Jared and owen Kizer 17 Zack, Ivan, Rachel and Cecilia Boyers 18 Ames Bascom

Dance | Theatre | Voice | Fitness | Visual Arts

Daytime, evening and Weekend Programs for All Ages

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 Two full-time teachers in each classroom.  Test scores among the highest nationally.  Drama, art, woodshop, music, French, band & daily P.E.  16-acre campus with ﬁelds, trails & pond.  Age 3 through 6th grade.  Half-day option for 3 year olds.

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19 | Community School

Community was our best choice because of the small student-to-teacher ratio, family atmosphere and individualized learning. Kids ignite imaginations in wood shop, test voices in drama, and build confidence in public speaking. The commitment of teachers to each child’s success amazes me. Community is a truly joyful learning experience.—The Kaplans 900 Lay Road | 314.991.0005 | communityschool.com

20 | The College School

Choosing The College School is the best decision my husband and I have made as parents. Our kids love school! The academics are vibrant and strong, and there’s a culture of kindness that helps all kids thrive. Joyful learning is rare—and St. Louis has it at The College School. —The Brandings 7825 Big Bend Blvd. | 314.962.9355 | thecollegeschool.org

Open House Sunday, November 4 Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Living in the West County area, Kelly had many schools to choose from. Our priorities for her education were excellent academics and a strong faith formation. She has found both, along with wonderful friends, clubs, athletics and a fantastic faculty.—The Galakatoses 10230 Gravois Road | 314.842.1546 | corjesu.org

22 | Andrews Academy

Points that drew our family to Andrews Academy were the small student-to-teacher ratio, the diversity, the personalized education and the warm environment. One of the school’s highlights is the weekly assembly, which gives every student from junior kindergarten through sixth grade the opportunity to perform in front of the entire school.—The Nichols 888 N. Mason Road | 314.878.1883 | andrewsacademy.com

23 | COCA

We wanted to find a place where we could develop our older daughter’s dance talents and a place that would welcome our younger daughter, Tamara, now 6 years old, who has Down Syndrome. Now nearly 11, Katrina dances five days a week at COCA and participates in the honors dance program, and Tamara has found a supportive and friendly community that meets her needs.—The Spencers 524 Trinity Ave. | 314.725.6555 | cocastl.org

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21 | Cor Jesu Academy

2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131 • 314.394.4300 • www.stjosephacademy.org

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24 | Rossman School

We chose Rossman School for our daughter, Ainsley, because we feel it not only provides the best academic education, but also encourages her to pursue excellence in personal growth. Rossman School provides a nurturing, family atmosphere.—Laquita Graham & Jeff Heidbreder 12660 Conway Road | 314.434.5877 rossmanschool.org

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75th Anniversary Celebration Saluting Ducks Unlimited & Conservation Thursday, October 4, 2012 | Peabody Opera House

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reaching Out [ Deer creek watershed friends by rebecca koenig The Mississippi River watershed is one of the world’s largest,

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stretching from the Allegheny Mountains to the Continental Divide. The Deer Creek watershed has more modest boundaries, draining 37 square miles of St. Louis County from the intersection of Olive Boulevard and I-270 to River des Peres. But it’s an important tributary in the mighty Mississippi system and a beloved waterway for Rick Holton, who grew up playing on its banks. He founded Deer Creek Watershed Friends to revitalize the stream where he spent his childhood. “I was always in nature, and it was always a great love of mine,” he says. Deer Creek Watershed Friends is a branch of the Missouri Stream Team program, founded by the Missouri Department of Conservation in 1989 to encourage residents to care for local waterways. Registered teams range in size from one individual to the entire third-shift staff of a factory. The program provides teams with stream cleanup materials, water quality monitoring training and native trees for planting. Holton met his future wife, Lotsie, when he was 9 years old, catching crayfish and building forts along the stream banks. Lotsie, a seventhgeneration descendent of explorer William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame, served on the American Rivers board of directors in Washington, D.C., from 2002 to 2006. Holton served from 2006 to 2010 and applied the knowledge he gained with the organization to founding DCWF. A watershed moment came in 2008, when the Missouri Botanical Garden agreed to partner with DCWF. “It gave photo courtesy of missouri department of conservation us an entity that people love,” Holton explains. “It was like magic.” The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District came onboard too, and the Deer Creek Watershed Alliance was born. The first step the organization took to revive Deer Creek was to organize a community cleanup event. It attracted a large turnout: more than 550 volunteers dredged approximately 5.5 tons of trash out of miles of Ladue creeks. “People got very excited about the creeks in their backyards,” Holton says. Realizing that only three or four local tributaries had official names, DCWA next held a public naming contest and had 15 proposed names approved by the U.S. Geological Survey. “Creeks are like people,” Holton explains. “If they don’t have a name, they don’t have a life.” The alliance has since worked to bring the region in compliance with the Clean Water Act, which Holton says Missouri has largely ignored since its enactment in 1972. That means reducing sewage overflows, getting landowners to replace invasive plants with native species and reconstructing banks so streams can meander naturally. “It’s the right thing to do,” Holton says of the team’s efforts. “It’s loving the land that was entrusted to us.”

[ facts & figures ] A watershed is the area of land whose stormwater runoff drains into a particular body of water. >> Deer creek watershed touches 21 municipalities in St. Louis County. >> The land cover in the Deer Creek Watershed is 82.21 percent urban, 8.42 percent forest and 8.38 percent grassland. >>

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[Conservation by tony di martino

Missouri is known for its sparkling streams, lushly forested land and abundant wildlife. But it wasn’t always so. Devastated by runaway sawmill operations in the 1930s, the Ozarks were a desolate landscape of barren hillsides, clogged streams and rampant erosion. Wild turkeys were almost extinct, and the deer population had dwindled to less than 200. But the Missouri Department of Conservation, with help from generations of concerned Missourians, turned things around. Established in 1937, MDC protects, manages and restores state wildlife resources. “Our goal is to sustain healthy and diverse plant, fish and animal communities well into the future,” explains Jim Blair, vice chair of MDC’s conservation commission and a principal at Moneta Group. Begun as a grassroots, citizen-led initiative petition, MDC takes pride in its independent status. “We’re a bipartisan agency focused on responsible stewardship of Missouri’s resources through intelligent management, not politics,” Blair says. “Thanks to MDC and its outstanding biologists, scientists, partners and volunteers, our state now enjoys a vibrant and sustainable forestry industry, world-class sport fishing and one of the most abundant populations of small game, deer and turkey in the country.” Few people realize conservation is a powerful economic engine for the state, supporting nearly 95,000 jobs and generating more than $11 billion in economic

activity, Blair notes. “About 25Blair, percent tourism dollars are spent oncommission fishing and Jim viceof chair of MDC’s conservation photo by Bill other outdoor recreational activities,” he adds. “Funded by a one-eighth ofBarrett 1 cent sales tax, MDC receives less than 1 percent of the state budget, more than paying its own way.” Over the years MDC has built strong alliances with numerous organizations that lead the way in conservation, including Saint Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden, The Nature Conservancy, Wetlands America Trust and Ducks Unlimited. “In partnership with Ducks Unlimited, for example, MDC has restored nearly 110,000 acres of wetlands in Missouri alone, generating $13 million in revenue for the state,” Blair says. Fittingly, the two agencies share a birthday: both turn 75 this year. “We’re saluting Ducks Unlimited’s anniversary Oct. 4 with a Diamond Jubilee Gala at Peabody Opera House,” says Blair, who will chair the event with Chris McKee of Peabody Opera House. “It’s a chance to celebrate our proud conservation legacy,” Blair says. “This state is considered an unparalleled success story for the way its citizens united to restore and protect our resources. We have a nationwide reputation as a leader in forest, fish and wildlife conservation. MDC and its partners pledge to keep working with and for Missourians to ensure the beauty and integrity of our lands and waters for many generations to come.”

Ducks Unlimited, which partners with Missouri Department of Conservation to conserve wetlands throughout the state, marks its 75th anniversary Oct. 4 with a Diamond Jubilee celebration at Peabody Opera House. Pictured on the cover: Jim Blair, MDC conservation commission; Steve Maritz, CEO, Maritz; Jay Henges, vice chair, Saint Louis Zoo board; Robert Ziehmer, director, MDC. For tickets, call 314.570.1040 or visit ducks.org/missouri. For information about MDC, visit mdc.mo.gov. Cover design by sarah gibson | Cover photo by Bill Barrett

Who could love a face like this? Missouri conservationists, that’s who! The Saint Louis Zoo’s WildCare Institute salutes our state’s conservationists for decades spent protecting Missouri’s wild places and wildlife. For many years, we’ve worked with the Missouri Department of Conservation to save the endangered hellbender – the lovely salamander you see here—along with many other species. The WildCare Institute succeeds through collaboration. Our 12 dedicated centers worldwide may preserve threatened species and protect habitats, but our efforts are bolstered globally through partnerships with over 180 zoos, universities, governments and conservation NGOs. Our goals, naturally, are conservation, research, sustainable development and education. We’re proud that we continue to achieve these goals and to be part of a passionate effort to sustain wildlife worldwide—and here at home. No matter what the wildlife looks like. To learn more about the WildCare Institute, or to support our efforts, visit www.stlzoo.org/conservation. september 5, 2012

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Most of us take our home state for granted. But a St. Louisan vacationing in

Jackson Hole, Wyo., was recently told by an impressed park ranger, “Wow, you should be proud! Missouri has one of the most successful conservation movements in the country!” Meet three dedicated volunteers who protect our rich outdoor resources. Adolphus Busch IV

The autumnal migration of birds flying south made a lasting impression on young Adolphus Busch IV. “I think the key was being at the farm in St. Charles as a child, watching the migratory process in October and November and sitting there in awe,” he says. Coupled with his family’s legacy of conservationism, Busch’s love of the wetlands spurred him to help start Great Rivers Habitat Alliance in 2000. Protecting the confluence and flood plains of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers is the state’s most critical environmental concern, Busch believes. The Mississippi Flyway is one of the most highly trafficked bird migration routes in the country. Humans also benefit from the area’s natural beauty. “It’s one of the few places where you can be in an office in Clayton or downtown and 45 minutes later be outdoors on your farm,” Busch says. Great Rivers Habitat Alliance has been battling

WAYNE GOODE

The books we encounter in youth can shape the rest of our lives. Wayne Goode was in his early teens when he read the words of writer/ecologist Rachel Carson: To feel the breath of a mist moving over a great salt marsh, to watch the flight of shore birds that have swept up and down the surf lines of the continents for untold thousands of years... is to have knowledge of things that are nearly as eternal as any earthly life can be. “I took Silent Spring and works by other scientists to heart, even then,” recalls Goode, who serves on the University of Missouri board of curators. “I guess that’s when my interest in conservation began, or maybe it took root during the boat trips I took with my family on the Current River.” Goode, who spent 42 years championing education and conservation in the state House and Senate, continues to focus on public policy as a volunteer for The Nature Conservancy, the Great Rivers

Steve Maritz

You can tell a lot about a person by whom he admires. So when Steve Martiz says Teddy Roosevelt inspires his conservation efforts, you know he means business. “Roosevelt was a great hunter and fisherman, and probably the greatest conservationist in the history of our country,” Maritz says. “Many people don’t necessarily relate hunting and fishing with conservation, but in fact your hunters and fishermen tend to be the best conservationists.” An avid outdoorsman, the CEO and chairman of Maritz says conservation came naturally to him. “There’s a certain satisfaction in being outdoors,” he says. “You improve the habitat, help the land, hunt on it, and when you eat what you’ve hunted, it just feels right.” Maritz serves as chair of the Missouri Botanical Garden, which is known for bringing popular cultural events like the annual Japanese Festival and the recent Lantern Festival to the city. “The part that is less wellknown is the work the garden does in plant research and conservation around the world,” he says. 30 |

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developers over wetlands. If developers have the land declared blighted, they can apply for government TIF money to build on it. GRHA is awaiting an appeals court decision on the legitimacy of the practice, and Busch hopes to take the fight to the Missouri Supreme Court. “What we want, ultimately, is a definition of blight for the state of Missouri to apply to urban areas,” he explains, “and we don’t want it to apply to cornfields or to flood plains.” Preventing unchecked development is important in part because it helps alleviate flooding. “There are only two types of levees: ones that have been topped and ones that will be,” Busch says. Undisturbed wetlands, in contrast, absorb excess water to prevent flooding. And they provide food and shelter to those far-traveling birds, ensuring their migration endures. “I look forward to it every year,” Busch says. “It has a special place in my mind and heart.”—Rebecca Koenig

Environmental Law Center and the L-A-D Foundation. TNC, for example, recently collaborated with Missouri Department of Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Department of Natural Resources, Ozark National Scenic Riverways and other agencies to install a ‘bat cave’ gate that protects endangered bats along the Current River. Other collaborative projects include efforts to restore the elk population in southeast Missouri, preserve one of the few remaining prairies in northwest Missouri, and protect easily damaged limestone areas in southern Missouri, where sinkholes are all too often used to dump trash. Goode is a realist when it comes to environmental issues. “Things didn’t go wrong overnight, and they won’t get fixed overnight,” he says. “But failing to deal with problems can bring the earth as we know it to an end if we don’t take action. We can turn things around for our grandchildren only if we start now.”—Tony di Martino

Scientists at the garden also have spent years compiling a complete catalog of all known plants. “This makes a huge difference helping what we need to protect and what the critical uses of these plants are.” The Garden has a long history with the Missouri Department of Conservation, protecting critical wildlife habitats and educating the public about their importance. Maritz is chairman of Wetlands America Trust, which provides support to Ducks Unlimited through land conservation. The organization raises funds to purchase land easements in places where waterfowl nest. So far, he says, WAT has protected more than 12 million acres. Despite continued urbanization, the future of the natural world is bright, Maritz says. “As more of us come onto this planet, we must make sure we are preserving habitats and natural resources that are critical not only to our survival, but also our happiness,” he says. “I am optimistic, but that doesn’t mean I take it for granted.”—Catherine Klene

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[SNAPPED!] Friends of Wings by meredith bush What | Friends of Wings at The Muny Where | The Muny in Forest Park When | July 12 Why | Through pediatric hospice-related services, Friends of Wings

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tables for drinks and appetizers. Music fills the room, and servers are friendly. Who | Chris Keefe, Deanne Blume, Peggy Roberts, Chris Gentry Highlights | $5 buckets of beer on Wednesdays, $1 burgers on Tuesdays, and Thursday is Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Night

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Tim Hodits scored a first date with Morgan Van Rhein at a kickball fundraiser for Loyola Academy in May 2010. “I don’t remember who won,” Morgan says. “I remember he was a lot better than I was.” A dinner date at Vin de Set a few days later got the ball rolling, and the two have been a team ever since. An Ursuline Academy and Saint Louis University alumna, Morgan works as a nurse at St. Mary’s Health Center. Tim, a graduate of Saint Louis University High School, the University of Missouri and Washington University law school, works as an attorney at Husch Blackwell. Unexpected rain did not dampen Tim’s plan to propose in Forest Park March 16. The couple lunched at the Boathouse, where they had enjoyed their second date. Then Tim led Morgan to a private annex, where she faced a lit fireplace and a vase of two dozen roses. Tim got down on one knee, gave her a scrapbook with memorabilia from all their dates, and asked Morgan to marry him. The pair will be wed May 25, 2013 at Saint Francis Xavier College Church on the SLU campus. A reception will follow at the Missouri Athletic Club downtown. Morgan is descended from the Sappington family, whose 1808 home, now a museum, is the oldest brick house in St. Louis County. That family history will be represented in the wedding by Morgan’s 95-year-old maternal grandmother,

[ wedding party ] Maid of Honor | Mattie Mae Sappington Gleason, Martha Gleason Van Rhein Bridesmaids | Michelle Van Rhein Conner, Meghan Van Rhein Mont, Jessica Wagenseil, Erin Marsh, Bridget Hadican, Stephanie Toczylowski, Jennifer Murrary Groomsmen | Timothy Van Rhein, JC Murray, Dave Voges, Jeff Rombach, Jeff Varrone, Ralph Conner, Andy Mont Bride’s parents | Martha Gleason Van Rhein & ;Thomas Van Rhein Groom’s parents | Mary Ann Nienhueser Hodits & Gregory Hodits

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Mattie Mae Sappington Gleason, who will serve as a maid of honor, along with Morgan’s mother. Nieces and nephews will serve as flower girls and ring-bearers. Morgan’s adopted ‘aunts,’ her mother’s best friends, will come in from Michigan to take part in the wedding and throw a shower. Morgan is happy to welcome Tim’s family into her own big brood. “Tim’s a really sweet guy, and I’m happy we have really sweet families,” she says.

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an easy By Suzy Bacino | Photos by Suzy Gorman

Altering your summer wardrobe to accommodate the fall weather isn’t rocket science. There are ways to create great outfits that incorporate your favorite summer pieces while still having a fall feel.

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MAKE THE TRANSITION: Monoreno two-piece dress, $68 from Femme | white burnout T-shirt, $24, Italca scarf, $40, Lilium onyx earrings, $58, all from dotdotdash | Paige leather-front leggings, $299, Pedro Garcia ‘Charlie’ booties, $495, both from Nordstrom | Hammit leather bag, $585, Retrosuperfuture sunglasses, $191, both from 10Denza | Citrine leather and metal necklace, $270 from Ivy Hill

Why this works: By starting with a flowing dress with a bohemian edge, you can add pieces that enhance that feel. Leather leggings are a must-have this season, and this front-paneled pair is ultra comfortable. A sheer, long-sleeved T-shirt completely changes the look, while the scarf keeps the chill away. When it gets colder, add a weathered-looking leather jacket.

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MAKE THE TRANSITION: DL1951 ‘Angel’ Jeans, $158, Leona brocade jacket, $204, both from Ivy Hill | Alice+Olivia white silk blouse, $297 from Vie | Ali & Bird triple-strand crystal/topaz necklace, $100, Lily Dawson mineral ring, $27, both from Cha Boutique | Christopher Kon navy-blue woven leather clutch, $215 from dotdotdash | Juxtapose beetle cuff bracelet, $50 from Femme | Christian Dior sunglasses, $290 from Eye Care Associates | suede Jimmy Choo sandals, $750 from Nordstrom

Why this works: I’ve already talked about my love affair with DL1961 jeans. And white jeans can go into fall effortlessly— the rule about putting them away after Labor Day is kaput! Gold brocade pairs with white effortlessly, while the addition of one of fall’s top colors, navy blue, make the accessories in this outfit really pop. Add a camel cashmere wrap as the temps drop for a classic topper. And while you’re at it, wouldn’t tan suede boots look great with this?

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recently started wearing glasses, and I’m excited about the prospect Q Iofjustanother accessory to put on every day! The problem is that I hate to

wear the same pair of eyeglasses with every outfit I own. I would love an ‘eyewear wardrobe’ (like my shoes), but I can’t spend a lot. How can I get several trendy pairs of specs without breaking the bank? Not all glasses cost a lot. SEE Eyewear in the Galleria creates super-stylish frames at affordable prices. They use the same fabricators as Prada, Gucci and Armani. I just picked up a pair of green square frames that are so fun and much cheaper than the prescription pair I bought in L.A.

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While we’re on the subject of eyewear, let’s talk about sunglasses. People often ask me what shape works best for their faces. I’m of the opinion that owning many pairs is the best option. Here is what sunglasses aficionado Wendy Steinbecker says about eyewear: Heart-shaped | A rectangle shape or aviator style is a good choice. Oval | A square frame is a good fit, something that is slightly wider than the width of the cheekbones.

Christian Dior purple frames, $290, Eye Care Associates | Gucci blue/brown frames, $329, Eye Care Associates | Tom’s blue-tipped frames, $119, Cha Boutique | Gucci leather aviators, $495, Solstice | William Rast black/turquoise frames $210, Eye Care Associates | Kenmark green cat-eye frames, $320, Eye Care Associates | Tortoise frames #3942, $99, SEE Eyewear | Lavender frames #0100, $99, SEE Eyewear | House of Harlow burnt orange frames, $125, Ivy Hill

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[ All About Sleep by mary jo blackwood, RN, MPH

We understand: You’re busy and there aren’t enough hours in the day.

Sleep sometimes gets the short shrift. But don’t make it a

habit. Consistently slighting sack time can have short- and long-term consequences for your health.

[ sleep affects health ] Pulling an all-nighter can make us hazards on the road, fog our thinking and create serious consequences for our health. Dr. Anthony Masi, SSM DePaul Sleep Center and Midwest Sleep Diagnostics We need seven to eight hours of sleep consistently. Adults who usually get under six hours are prone to industrial and car accidents, and generally don’t live as long. They are also at increased risk for diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Sleep-deprived people have higher rates of depression and anxiety. And because sleep helps us consolidate memories, going without can cause memory issues. For routine insomnia, sleep studies are probably overkill. They’re appropriate only if doctors think insomnia is caused by sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, sleep walking or REM disorders. Acute insomnia of less than a month probably has a definable cause and will go away on its own. But if it persists beyond a month, talk to your doctor.

Dr. Joseph Ojile, Clayton Sleep Institute Sleep should be a regular part of a total health plan that also includes diet and exercise. Olympic athletes are very focused on getting enough sleep because they know it affects performance. We don’t have to be elite athletes to realize that lack of sleep depresses our physical and mental performance. One of the first areas to suffer from sleep deprivation is the immune system. It becomes depressed, leading to more infections, illness and muscle aches. Pain often disrupts sleep, causing the pain to become worse and starting a vicious cycle. Good sleep increases our pain threshold. Patients who start getting enough quality sleep have less pain, more robust immune systems and better control of chronic diseases. Blood sugar control is much better when sleep improves. Patients should always discuss sleep issues with their doctors. If problems persist, consider consulting a sleep specialist.

[ sleep problems in children ] Everyone is affected when children have sleep issues. Often they go undiagnosed because children respond to lack of sleep differently.

an older child, and a neurologist or sleep specialist for sleep movement issues. Physical obstructions like tonsils or adenoids can be corrected by an ENT specialist.

Dr. Jennifer Wessels, family practice physician, Barnes West Primary Care Many parents don’t realize that infants and toddlers need 12 to 14 hours of sleep a day, elementary kids need about 10 hours, and from sixth grade on, at least 8 hours. I encourage parents to keep a daily sleep log that includes the time the child goes to bed, the number of times he wakes, the time he gets up in the morning, and any issues that occurred while sleeping, like bed-wetting or sleep walking. Also record the number and duration of naps taken during the day. I suspect sleep apnea if the child is obese, a mouthbreather during the day, snores a lot or wakes up gasping for air. Problems that might need to be referred to a specialist include a urologist for bed-wetting in

Dr. John Spivey, pediatric pulmonologist-sleep medicine specialist, Mercy Children’s Hospital Behavioral sleep problems are common, especially when there is no enforced regular bedtime or routine that helps a child’s body prepare for sleep. When sleep apnea is suspected, parents should see a pediatric sleep specialist because symptoms often present differently in kids. Rather than acting tired, they may appear hyper-aroused. A pediatrician diagnosing ADHD should also look at sleep. In older children and teenagers, narcolepsy, though rare, is a disorder of REM sleep. It often presents with cataplexy, loss of muscle control during sleep attacks. To diagnose narcolepsy, patients need both an overnight and daytime sleep study during which they are allowed to fall asleep for 20 minutes five times. Narcolepsy is diagnosed if they develop REM sleep two or more times out of five. It can be treated with medication.

[ sleep aids: help or hazard? ] During stressful periods that disrupt sleep, over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids can be helpful. “There are several over-the-counter sleep aids that people use regularly,” says pharmacist Angie Kloeppel of Ladue Pharmacy. “Antihistamines for allergies, such as diphenhydramine, can cause drowsiness. They’re usually safe when taken correctly, but should be avoided by people with glaucoma or urinary problems, since they aggravate symptoms.” Another OTC treatment is melatonin, a natural compound used for jet lag and to help reestablish normal sleep-awake cycles. “And prescription medications like Ambien, Sonata and Lunesta can be effective, but side effects can include nighttime amnesia, aggression, agitation and hallucinations,” Kloeppel notes. Along with short-term use of medications, Kloeppel suggests we work on improving sleep habits. “Eliminate caffeine late in the day, skip naps, and try to stay on a regular sleep schedule, even on weekends.” Getting enough sleep helps us look younger. “BeautySleep, a beverage taken at bedtime, can keep sleep cycles on course,” says Clark Wolfsberger, president of BigQuark, the developer of BeautySleep. “It contains melatonin, chamomile, valerian root and gava, which help the body, mind and muscles relax. It also includes antioxidants, including lycopene to reduce inflammation, and vitamin B to aid circulation and nourish the skin.” A proprietary anti-aging ingredient, SensaraPlus, is added to improve skin hydration, elasticity and lipid content, he notes.

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[ sinus problems & sleep ] When our noses are stuffed up, we don’t sleep well. Mouth-breathing is drying and encourages snoring, keeping others awake. “There are several sinus issues that can play into sleep disruption,” says Dr. James Gould of St. Louis Sinus Center. “Any time obstructive sleep apnea is diagnosed, you should be evaluated by an ENT specialist to identify anatomical obstructions.” Gould recently operated on a young man with bilateral nasal polyps that were totally obstructing his nose, forcing him to sleep sitting up and always breathe through his mouth. “Removal provided instant relief, restored nasal breathing and sleep quality,” he says. Children’s airway obstructions are more often due to enlarged tonsils and adenoids, he adds. “An underappreciated cause of airway obstruction interrupting sleep, especially in St. Louis, is nasal allergies,” Gould says. “Swollen nasal membranes and constant congestion are a recipe for poor sleep quality and should be aggressively treated.” Another common cause of sleep interruption is plugged sinuses. Gould does a fairly new, non-surgical procedure, balloon sinuplasty, in which he inflates a balloon in the openings of the sinuses to gently dilate them and allow them to drain. “Patients report instant and durable improvement in nighttime breathing,” he says.

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[ sleep apnea ] Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing is cut off multiple times a night, causing oxygen levels to fall and sufferers to wake up abruptly, gasping for air. Dr. Oscar Schwartz, Medical Director, BarnesJewish West County Sleep Center Snoring is thought of as an inconvenience, but when it’s tied to sleep apnea, risks are significant. Having OSA increases risk of stroke, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and heart rhythm problems. People usually get diagnosed with OSA when another illness intervenes. People with high blood pressure and apnea require more medications to get blood pressure under control, as do diabetics trying to control blood sugar. Do a self-screening for sleep apnea. If you’re a habitual snorer, overweight, have a neck size greater than 15 inches for women or 18 inches for men, and have hypertension, your chances for sleep apnea are 85 percent. OSA tends to run in families, and often affects more women after menopause. Dr. James Walsh, Director St. Luke’s Sleep Medicine and Research Center One of the major barriers to seeking medical care for the condition is fear of CPAP, the most effective treatment. Patients don’t want to wear a mask to bed and feel unattractive. We’re trying to get the word out that there are alternatives, and sleep specialists are working to make those treatments available. In addition to CPAP, oral appliances made by specially trained

dentists help in 50 percent of cases. Other treatments under study include: »» EPAP, a nasal variation of CPAP, that uses two small plastic valves over the nostrils at night to keep the airway open »» Hypoglossal nerve stimulators, implanted electrodes that sense when the person begins to exhale and sends a pulse to contract the tongue away from the back in the throat A drug approved to treat diabetes by fostering weight loss, now being studied in obese OSA patients to help them lose weight, can make sleep apnea symptoms milder or even resolve them.

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Question: I have a problem with my neck. My doctor suggested I see a spine surgeon, but I don’t think I need surgery now. When does my condition become serious enough to see a surgeon?

Answer:

Neck problems are very common. Almost everyone experiences neck pain or stiffness at some point in their life, often associated with aching, numbness, or weakness in the hands, arms or legs. Fortunately, most neck disorders are selflimited and resolve with rest, anti-inflammatories and time. If your internist has suggested a spinal workup, he or she probably wants more diagnostic information. Both internists and spine surgeons offer conservative (nonsurgical) treatment before suggesting surgery. You should seek specialist attention if the pain is either very severe, or if even a minor pain lasts more than 4-6 weeks. Pain can often be managed by short-term medications such as muscle relaxants or anti-inflammatories, by physical therapy, or by epidural steroid injections.

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Arm pain associated with numbness in a portion of one arm, or weakness in a single muscle group often means a pinched nerve in the neck, and should prompt medical evaluation by a spine surgeon. While most pinched nerves respond well to conservative treatment, such as physical therapy and traction, progressive or persistent symptoms can result in permanent nerve damage. You should be under the care of a spine surgeon to make sure you are responding to conservative treatment, and to offer a surgery if you are not. Numbness or weakness involving both arms, difficulties with hand dexterity, coordination, or walking may mean your neck condition is more serious, with pressure on the spinal cord. Any of these symptoms should be evaluated by imaging of your neck and consultation by a spine surgeon. Spinal cord compression typically requires surgery to prevent permanent and irreversible damage. The good news is that with advances in minimally-invasive techniques, surgery and hospital stays are often short, with some surgeries done as an outpatient. Unless your job requires physical labor, most patients are back at work within a few weeks.

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Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Treatment Approaches in IBD: Options to Consider 7 p.m. | Free Doubletree Hotel— Chesterfield ccfa.org

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Even if you haven’t stepped into a classroom in years, early autumn always brings to mind new beginnings. Seize your inner college

student and reinvent yourself this fall with a new scent. You’ll be

amazed by the personality traits that can be drawn out and amped up when you surround yourself with something sweeter—or spicier—than usual.

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For the smirking teen in your life. This is the perfect inexpensive perfume for a young woman exploring what it means to be bold and flirtatious. With just a whiff of summer peaches, the berryand-musk combo is easy to wear and hard to over-apply.

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To stand out in the crowd, the last thing you want is to follow the trend. A blend of heady vanilla and whisper-light freesia play tug of war with fierce and feminine, while the bottom notes of incense and patchouli lend a calming effect. You’ll keep everyone on their toes.

Fir, balsa, citrus and pepper—this brand-new men’s scent is a musttry for women who like wearing the pants and running the board room. If you’ve said no to sweet perfumes, try HiM. It will take you from apple-picking to blacktie events, as long as you’re in the driver’s seat.

Eau de parfum $30, meetmark.com

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The newest scent collection works best when layered. Smooth body crème over your skin before spritzing with cologne at your wrists and neck. The woman who chooses this fruity, verdant scent is wild at heart with an impish spirit and something special that catches—and holds— everyone’s gaze.

The lightly sweet floral scent is, at first whiff, for the traditionalist. But linger just a moment and it reveals itself as complicated and layered with spicy, musky undertones. Perfect for the hostess, the modern bride and all women who still carry lipstick when they leave the house. Eau de parfum $180, Neiman Marcus

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Eau de Parfum $95, Nordstrom and Sephora

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3 [Resolutions Weight Loss by lauren madras

Running a mile burns about 100 calories, and there are 3,500 calories in a pound. That means you have to run about 35 miles to burn off just one pound. You get a heck of a lot out of exercise beyond weight loss, so don’t quit your morning jog. But if you’re trying to shed pounds, you’ll have to change how you eat as well as how you move.

the dukan diet ]

The diet that whittled Kate Middleton down to a waif for her royal wedding rests on a simple idea: lean protein and no hunger. For the first few days, eat lean protein (think chicken and seafood) in whatever portions you want, plus a small amount of fiber-rich oat bran and plenty of water. Then for weeks, it’s as much lean protein and vegetables as you want (but no potatoes). Gradually, breads, fruits and cheese are reintroduced. Once you reach your goal, stick to the diet as much as you can, with two ‘celebratory’ meals per week. An online subscription can guide you, but plenty of recipes and tips are available online free, as well.

paleolithic (the caveman diet) ]

The presumed menu of prehistoric man, this diet eschews anything processed, from bread to wine to table salt. Introduced in the 1970s by Dr. Walter L. Voegtlin, the controversial diet also requires significant physical exercise. Meals consist mainly of fish, pasture-raised meats, vegetables, fruit, fungi, roots and nuts. Certain cooking methods, such as curing, are also rejected and many followers of the diet promote raw foods. The diet excludes all dairy, refined sugar and processed oils like canola and butter.

the south beach diet ]

After the all-meat craze of the Atkins diet, South Beach was introduced as a heart-healthy nutrition plan that manages weight and other indicators of health. Its founders, cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston and dietician Marie Almon, redefine the approach to food by replacing ‘bad’ carbs and fats with ‘good’ carbs and fats. Their claim is that after a few days in the most extreme phase of the diet, dieters quickly stop missing the foods they need to eschew. One mainstay of the diet is to eat small meals throughout the day so you’re never hungry enough to gorge yourself to ‘fullness.’ Free iPhone and Android apps with tips, grocery lists and recipes are available.

clean program ]

A three-week cleanse that relies on two protein-rich shakes and one solid meal per day won’t empty you out or drain your energy like many detox programs will, but don’t expect to walk through the bakery without hunger pangs. This may be a perfect plan for kickstarting a healthy eating program or refreshing the system after a vacation of rich meals. The book, Clean, should be consulted (as well as your doctor).

macrobiotic eating ]

This method, based on Japanese Zen Buddhists’ diets, asks you change your point of view about dieting: instead of withholding ‘bad’ foods to resize your body, choose ‘good’ foods to care for it. The largely plant-based diet focuses on organic, natural and minimally processed foods. Chewing thoroughly and slowly is thought to aid digestion. Spicy and very flavorful foods are discouraged, as are caffeine, alcohol and refined sugars.

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[ on the table ] by jonathan carli | photos by bill barrett

[ LAYLA ]

4317 manchester road | 314.535.5500

[ amuse bouche ] THE scene |

Homey little Middle Eastern restaurant

THE CHEF |

Wesam Hamed

THE PRICES |

Appetizers $4 to $6; entrees $7 to $13

THE FAVORITES |

Meat Fatayer, Chicken Shish Kebab, Tabbouleh, Baba Ganoush

There is an added joy in dining at a restaurant run by people from a country and culture who take pride in showing off their native cuisine. Layla, which opened a few months ago in the Grove neighborhood, offers that value-added experience. The Middle Eastern spot has taken over the space originally opened by Five, so it has the added benefit of its own parking lot. The owners are Syrian and Palestinian, which means the menu has a few surprise items I haven’t seen in the other Middle Eastern restaurants around town. There will be the more typical Lebanese shish kebabs, hummus and tabbouleh, but also offered are fatayer (stuffed savory pies), grilled halloumi cheese, arayes (meat-stuffed pita) and some unfamiliar bean and eggplant dishes. Both the meat and the spinach Fatayer ($5) were delicious. The thin pastry pockets had a light layer

of filling; the veggie variety was akin to creamed spinach, and the beef tasted like the Jewish kreplach, with finely ground beef and bits of sauteed onion. A side of Foul Moudames ($4) was a delicious novelty of beans (supposedly fava, but didn’t look like those at all) in a flavorful broth with chopped onions, tomatoes and a little bit of cream. The Layla Vegetable Platter ($11.50) is a good way to go, being a mix of exotic flavors. Among the highlights were the hummus, with its thick, chickpea density, and the baba ganoush, also thick and chunky, but with a wonderful smoky undercurrent thanks to roasted eggplant. The tabbouleh was among the best I’ve had. An entree of Mixed Grill ($16) included beef and chicken kebabs and a couple of grilled shrimp. The shrimp were not noteworthy, but the chicken made up for it. The big chunks burst with the flavors of the Mediterranean: garlic, olive oil, lemon juice

[ chef chat ] >> wesam hamed PEDIGREE

Culinary school in Jerusalem and 14 years in the business, including executive chef at Ranoush

FAVORITE INGREDIENT

Middle Eastern ingredients like fresh vegetables, oregano and 7-spice

Favorite LOCAL restaurant

and herbs. I found the beef (sliced tenderloin) less appealing, as it was not crisped on the outside and you could taste the oily marinade. This place seems to be gifted with chicken, as the Grilled Chicken ($11.50) was beautifully browned, with an appetizing sprinkling of herbs and spices on top. I couldn’t make them all out, but noticeable was the sumac, a red powder that adds lemony flavor. The dark meat was perfect, but the white meat came out dry. The plate came brimming with sides, including sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, steamed green beans, dill pickles and basmati rice. Our desserts were Kaliaj ($4) and Harishah ($3), of which I preferred the former. A thin layer of phyllo dough came wrapped around a kind of dense custard with only a hint of sweetness. The Harishah, a dense square of semolina and coconut, was too sweet for my taste.

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ] SUMAC |A crushed berry that has a fruity, astringent taste and colors food with its deep red tint HAlLOUMI | An unripened, brined, semi-hard cheese made of goat or sheep’s milk that originated in Cyprus. It is delicious grilled or pan-heated, which yields a crisp outer crust and a salty-buttery flavor. FAVA BEANS | Tan, flat, large beans popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine

Michael’s Bar & Grill

favorite cookbook

I don’t use cookbooks. My recipes come from my family and our years of travel.

Most Memorable Dining Experience

Al Bawadi Grill, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Chicago. Everything from the food to the service to the atmosphere was great.

[ aftertaste ] >>I like the food here. It’s a little different, and the people are so welcoming. If you come on Friday nights, there are belly dancers!

— Terri L. of South City

>> They have great appetizers, and I love the lamb chops.

‑—Joe T. of Maplewood

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[ cool colas ]

Fitz’s Bottling Company has partnered with local eateries to create two new sodas: Coffee Cola and Ginger Beer. The former was developed with Kaldi’s Coffee, the latter with Pi Pizzeria. Expect Coffee Cola to taste like “a refreshing carbonated coffee beverage,” according to Kaldi’s co-owner Josh Ferguson. Ginger Beer is “ginger ale with a kick,” says Pi co-founder Frank Uible III.

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Tucci & Fresta’s in Clayton is now The Pasta House, one of the tried-and-true moderately priced eateries

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owners Kim Tucci and Joe Fresta have placed around town. They opened the more formal restaurant in June of last year hoping to entice Clayton diners with upscale Italian fare. However, times are tough, and The Pasta House might be a better fit for the quick-lunch crowd. It offers the same selections as at the chain’s other locations but will retain a few specials from Tucci & Fresta’s.

[ late-night dining ]

Congratulations to the crews at Lola, Sanctuaria and Sub Zero Vodka Bar, all named among 2012 Diner’s Choice Award winners as Top 100 Late Night Dining Restaurants in the U.S. The list is derived from more than 5 million reviews submitted by OpenTable diners for more than 15,000 restaurants across the country.

[ la dolce via to close ]

A hidden gem, La Dolce Via on Arco Avenue in the Grove, will close its doors in January 2013. The casual spot that served farm-fresh meals started as a baked goods supplier to restaurants. The closing marks the spot’s 10th anniversary, and it’s going out with a bang: longer hours and cafe special events.

[ chef flies the coop ]

Jimmy Hippchen has left his position as executive chef at The Crow’s Nest in Maplewood to perch across the river at Cleveland-Heath in Edwardsville, Ill., where he is a line cook. Currently overseeing things at The Crow’s Nest as a chef-consultant is Justin Shire, who owns Labeebee’s Mid-East Cafe.

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

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LEISURE

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

Photo by Colin Miller of Strauss Peyton

- Resident Sam Pagano

Bridge with Bl♠nd

by kenneth bland

Buzz phrases have become part of our cultural speak. ‘Thinking outside the box’ or ‘pushing the envelope’ are two that come to mind. Bridge thinking is somewhat straightforward. Playing the percentages, placing cards in the opponents’ hands or your partner’s hand to make or defeat a contract. But what makes bridge fascinating is hands come along that are counter-intuitive, difficult and challenging. One such hand was passed around recently. The hand: North ♠ J 10 9 ♥QJ ♦QJ ♣ A J 10 9 8 7 WEST EAST ♠ Q 8 6 5 2 ♠ 7 4 3 ♥ K 9 8 3 ♥ 10 7 ♦ 10 4 ♦ K 9 8 7 ♣ 5 4 ♣ Q 6 3 2 SOUTH ♠AK ♥ A 6 5 4 2 ♦ A 6 5 3 2 ♣ K Contract: 3nt Opening lead: ♠ 5 The bidding: south west north east 1♥ p 2♣ p 2♦ p 3♣ p 3nt p p p South did not have to jump in ♦ when North bid ♣ (game force). Bidding 2 ♦ saved room and when North bid 3 ♣, South opted for 3nt. When the dummy is tabled after the ♠ 5 is led, we know the ♣s are blocked and we only have one ♠ stopper left. Giving up

winners is counter-productive, but in this hand, we need to give up two!The successful line is to overtake the king of ♣ with the ace and discard the ace of ♠ on the jack of ♣ continuation. When East wins the queen of ♣ they can’t make a play to keep you from making your contract! Try it! Working out the solution is a good mental exercise.

tip of the day]

Q| My partner and I were playing at the ‘local dupe,’ and I made a mistake on defense. My partner said, “You should have used the Rule of Eleven.” She was right. There are so many rules in bridge one can’t remember them all. Are they absolutely necessary? A| Rules, rules, rules... Someone once said there is a rule for every number up to 24 and beyond. I never counted them, but it’s close. I find the three most helpful rules are: The Rule of Eleven, The Rule of Seven, The Rule of Fifteen and The Rule of Seventeen. Uh oh, that’s four... If you want to know these rules look them up in the Encyclopedia of Bridge or go to Google.

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[arts&entertainment] [september ]

by erin edwards

[ art ]

[ movies ]

t&s saw it!

al hirschfeld retrospective exhibition opening night

Premium Rush >> Well, this isn’t the kind of movie I

Sheldon Art Galleries | Free | americanartsstl.org >> The work of St. Louis-born artist Al Hirschfeld will be on display as part of The Sheldon’s 100th anniversary celebration.

9/6-12/1 umsl fine art faculty biennial exhibition (Jubilee) UMSL: Gallery 210 | Free | umsl.edu/news

9/7-10/13 joan hall:

Al Hirschfeld, George Gershwin,1946 collection of The Al Hirschfeld Foundation

marginal waters (exhibition)

opening reception 5 p.m. | Bruno David Gallery | brunodavidgallery.com

9/13 sound waves

6 to 9 p.m. | The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts | Free | pulitzerarts.org

typically choose, but the action thriller was entertaining enough for a slow movie week and this TV re-run season. The movie is about a mysterious letter slated for ‘premium rush’ delivery by a bicycle messenger service. The entire movie is one big chase scene, but it is totally fun watching the main character, played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, race through the streets of NYC. And anyone Viewed at Galleria 6 Cinemas who has lived in New York will get a kick out of assessing whether he was using the best route to get from point A to point B (and point C, D, E....). Should You See It? This might be a good one to view on DVD. –D.W.

Sparkle >> A three-sister girl group hits the

[9/6etc. ] herbalooza

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Missouri Botanical Garden | $10 | mobot.org/events

9/8 40th anniversary bash

8 p.m. | Blueberry Hill | Free | blueberryhill.com

9/8-9/9 hermann farm country fair

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | History Farm | Free to $6 | hermannfarm.com/events

film premiere: romanza: the california structures designed by frank lloyd wright

2 p.m. | Missouri History Museum, Lee Auditorium | $6 to $8 | mohistory.org >> Romanza explores Frank Lloyd Wright’s 50-year relationship with California, including the projects he designed and built.

[theater]

high and low notes of show business in Sparkle. The remake of the 1976 film of the same name is filled with Motown music, romance and heartbreak mixed with a touch of the Civil Rights Movement. Each sister shines in her role and adorable 1960s outfits. The movie’s pacing is disorienting at times, and the use of silly slow motion effects at climactic moments had the audience giggling instead of gasping. I was all anticipation to hear Whitney Houston sing, and when the moment finally came, Viewed at Chase Park Plaza Cinemas she did not disappoint. It was moving to watch the recently deceased diva literally and figuratively pass the torch to the next generation of stars. Should You See It? Fans of ’60s music and fashion will enjoy the movie, but in general, you won’t miss much by waiting to see it at home. – R.K.

[ music ] 9/7 various hands, day about ground, the neverhawks and deep thump

8 p.m. | Blueberry Hill | $10 | blueberryhill.com

9/11 jason mraz

7:30 p.m. | Verizon Wireless Amphitheater $50 to $74 | livenation.com

7 jr.

9/16 kirk whalum scholarship fundraiser concert

4 p.m. | Sheldon Concert Hall | $50 | sheldonconcerthall.org

arianna string quartet: celebration

>> 9/7 Ghost Stories

9/7-9, 9/14-16 moonlight and magnolias

7:30 p.m. | Laumeier Sculpture Park Free | laumeier.org Ghost Stories at Laumeier focuses on anecdotes about artworks that come and go, much like Andy Goldsworthy’s Laumeier Stone, which was created at the sculpture park in 1994 with successive coverings of smaller stones, leaves and mud.

9/9 cabaret njt

9/6

goodbye, ruby tuesday

Kranzberg Arts Center | $5 to $25 | hotcitytheatre.org >> A play that tries to explain why you must find youself, even if you don’t want anything to change

Southampton Presbyterian Church | $15 to $18 | kurtainkall.org 7:30 p.m. | Mirowitz Performing Arts Center $40 to $250 | 314.442.3283

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8 p.m. | Touhill | $25 | touhill.org >> Concert marking Yulia Sakharova’s first performance as second violinist of ASQ

Boy and Bot Storytime 10 a.m. | Barnes & Noble West County Mall | Free | 314.835.9980

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[Chase Park Plaza by rebecca koenig

Enjoying the hospitality of a four-star hotel every single day is possible—but only for those who act fast. Out of the 86 completely renovated Private Residences at the Chase Park Plaza, only eight unsold units are still available. “If you’re thinking about a lifestyle change and the Central West End, now’s the time,” says Marcia Niedringhaus, director of development at the Chase. Many current residents were lured to the Chase by its amenities. Valet service, for example, ensures they never have to search for parking or wrestle with shopping bags. “Your groceries are whisked up and unloaded in your kitchen,” she says. All residents receive complimentary two-year memberships to the health club, which offers spin, yoga and Pilates classes. “The swimming pool at the hotel is a fabulous place to hang out,” Niedringhaus says. “Sit by the pool bar under the palm trees and forget you’re in St. Louis.” The push of an elevator button brings families down to Cafe Eau, The Tenderloin Room or Eau Bistro for dinner. “You have all these great options in the space where you live,” she says. “It creates a nice community.” Families with young children, singles attracted to the security of the building and retired couples whose kids are grown all call the Chase home. Niedringhaus says the apartments are especially well-suited for people who like to travel or who spend part of the year in a second home. “They simply pull their door shut and we take care of everything,” she says. The Chase offers vacation monitoring services that eliminate the need to stop mail delivery or find a house-sitter to water the plants.

Four one-bedroom and a twobedroom property are still available, as are two unique condo homes. The first is a two-story space with an 1,100-square-foot terrace; the second occupies half of the 25th floor and offers three-sided views. The penthouse, which overlooks a 360-degree vista encompassing the Arch and Forest Park, is also still available. “It is the top of the crown jewel of St. Louis,” Niedringhaus says. “I think it will be a showstopping space.” Perhaps most telling about how much Chase residents enjoy their photo courtesy of chase park plaza homes is their refusal to leave. “We have had no resales in our building since we moved our first residents in in August 2008,” Niedringhaus explains. One family recently turned down an unsolicited offer on their apartment for 25 percent more than they paid, she adds. “They said, ‘No, we love the Chase. Where else would we go?’”

Chase Park Plaza is located at 212-232 N. Kingshighway Blvd. For more information, call 314-633-3000 or visit chaseparkplaza.com. Cover courtesy of chase park plaza

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17 Dromara Road - Ladue - $2,395,000

tately and sophisticated, this impressive Colonial manse is carefully appointed with luxurious finishes and a soft, neutral palette. Substantial woodwork painted in cream and white contrasts with wall colors that compliment rich, wood floors and magnificent architectural details. In addition to a sweeping staircase, the sunroom draws attention with its marble floor and four sets of French doors with transom windows. A huge master bedroom suite with library paneled office and two walk-in closets has French doors that open to a balcony overlooking a patio. Lovely Brooksberry kitchen with bay window breakfast area, five bedrooms, and five-and-a-half baths are more spaces that culminate in an elegance re-imagined for the modern era.

901 S. Central - Clayton - $650,000 Outstanding Davis Place home with great curb appeal sits on a beautiful lot just two blocks from Meramec School.

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52 Westmoreland Pl. - CWE - $1,275,000 Stately and manageable best describe this meticulously maintained, five-bedroom listing that rests on a premiere, private street. carriage house in back holds an apartment.

47 Arundel - Clayton - $750,000 a double lot in Hillcrest holds this listing that has fine architectural components but is in need of rehabbing. Potential for a stunning residence exists with high ceilings and large rooms. Being sold â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;?.

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homework Dear Homework,

We are shopping to replace original, 1978 cottage-style windows. Our home is rough-cut cedar, stained dark brown, with a red front door. We like the rustic look, so I am considering changing the windows to have grids in what the manufacturer calls a modified prairie-style, which is somewhat Craftsman-like. The front entryway is not recessed and has no covered porch, and the yard is dominated by a long, large stone retaining wall. Should we keep the cottage style, or go with the prairie? I would really appreciate your thoughts. ———Walled-up in Wildwood

Dear walled-up, After

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While your home features the stained wood typical of a Craftsman-style house, its general proportions and symmetrical, center-hall design are clearly Colonial. Generally, I would advise against changing the window style unless additional, more elaborate Craftsman interventions were also planned. That said, I am showing a slightly simpler grid pattern that also works with Colonial. For the front porch, I show a simple shed-type roof held up with large, carved, wooden brackets. I think this works well with the rustic nature of the wood siding and the overall simplicity of the elevation. Finally, that wall! To tone down its rather overwhelming presence, I suggest planting from the top down and bottom up to hide as much of it as possible. With about onethird of it covered, it recedes from being the focal point of the elevation, allowing the main body of the house to take center stage. Best of luck with your remodeling. ———Homework HomeWork is penned by Paul Doerner, president, The Lawrence Group. if you would like your home critiqued, contact us at homework@townandstyle.com

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Saint Louisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Finest Homes 12 Dunlora lane ~ HuntleigH ~ $3,499,900

1 squires lane ~ HuntleigH ~ $1,999,900

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929 tuCkER lanE ~ $1,699,999

Classic 2-story 3+ Bedrooms, 5 Bath home on 4.6 acres, overlooking gardens and backing to private golf course in Ladue School district.

Stephanie Connell 314.265.4739 under cOntract

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18 ClERmont lanE

Ladue ~ $1,850,000 Warm and inviting Colonial 1.69 acres, 4+BR/6+BA.

326 n. CEntRal avEnuE Clayton ~ $899,900 4BR, lovely newer Clayton home.

Kirkwood ~ $699,900 New construction - Kirkwood. 3,200+SF, 4BR.

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Creve Coeur ~ $599,000 2+BR/3.5BA Spacious villa, Finished LL.

University City ~ $525,000 Updated 4BR home in a sought-after U. City area.

Ladue ~ $425,000 3BR/1.5BA charming Tudor with Clayton Schools.

Des Peres ~ $410,000 Fabulous Master BR suite with updated BA.

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Creve Coeur ~ $359,000 2,500+SF home on 1+ acre with pool. Great value.

Ladue ~ $329,500 Large 4BR/2BA ranch home, heart of Ladue.

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Ballwin ~ $224,900 3BR/3BA, updated, open fl. pl., SS & granite, fin. LL.

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Affton ~ $104,000 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, newly updated, elevator.

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51 WESTMORELAND PLACE ~ $2,295,000 Magnificent Manse, 12,500sf renovated to perfection, outdoor living room with fireplace, pool.

Ann Wroth 314.440.0212 amwroth@aol.com

Holly Bry 7 LADUE LANE ~ $1,990,000

314.276.7727 hfb1226@aol.com

Fabulous floor plan, newer 5,900sf home, finished lower level, pool.

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Ladue ~ $1,449,000 Newer custom home, first floor master suite.

150 CARONDELET #2202

Clayton ~ 1,050,000 Former display, furniture included, Arch view!

8331 UNIVERSITY DRIVE Clayton ~ $1,075,000 Clayton Gardens, 3,944sf, finished LL.

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

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7850 GANNON AVENUE

901 S. SKINKER BLVD.

422 N. WARSON ROAD

Central West End ~ $430,000 Dramatic reno, 2BR/2.5BA, Forest Park views.

University City ~ $349,900 Stylish 3BR/2.5BA, first floor family room.

850 CHELSEA AVENUE

Glendale ~ $215,000 Updated kitchen & bath, 2BR, move-in ready.

1037 DORCHESTER AVENUE

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Kirkwood ~ $189,000 Well maintained 2BR/2BA. Westchester Elem.

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Ames Place gem on coveted center street. Masterfully renovated. Incredible attention to detail. Superior finishes. Luxury amenities. Deck. Gardens. Walk to WU, the Loop, COCA, Library, Metrolink & Forest Park. $575,000

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Real estate agents see thousands of spectacular homes during their careers, including some they could easily picture themselves living in. But these five agents agree that at the end of a long day, there’s no place like their home.

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Vicki Armor of the CWE • Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

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Some homeowners just know. They fall in love the moment they cross the threshold, and they can picture their family in each room. Vicki Armor is not one of them. “We looked at more than 200 homes in West County, and they were all cookie-cutter, two-story Colonials with a central hall,” Armor remembers. “They had no personality.” It was 1995, and she and her husband at the time were relocating from Oklahoma to St. Louis for his job. “The first day, an agent took us to Kirkwood and Webster Groves. I went in one and had to walk right back out. I couldn’t stand it. It was the equivalent of a starter home in Oklahoma.” Armor found another agent who took them to a fourbedroom, two-and-a-half bath home in the Central West End. The realtor insisted Armor give it a chance. “You know it when you walk in,” Armor says. “Of course, I didn’t even want to look because it didn’t have any curb appeal! When you walked in the front door, if you squinted, you could see the potential—but you really had to squint!” But what really sold her on the CWE was the neighborhood. “Every house was different,” she says. “It has a wonderful atmosphere. I can walk out my front door and there are all these restaurants.” Armor spent several years renovating the home, updating bathrooms and the kitchen, but she grew to love some of its more eclectic features, like hidden spotlights and a recessed ceiling in the dining room. “It had a ’60s, Asian, contemporary feel to it,” she says. “Of course, we thought ‘Let’s change all these things,’ but once we moved in, we liked its quirky and cool features.” Today, Armor loves to introduce newcomers to all the perks of city life. “I think St. Louis is a hidden gem,” she says. “When I divorced in 2006, my family said, ‘Oh, you’ll come back to Oklahoma,’ and I said, ‘Why?’ St. Louis has so much to offer.”

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It was getting a little crowded at Suzie Wells’ house. Between three teenage boys and two dogs, their Warson Woods home was bursting at the seams. “Warson Woods tends to have smaller lots and older homes,” Wells says. “It was perfect while we were there, but we needed more space and were interested in a larger yard. After looking for two years I stumbled upon this place in Town & Country.” Leaving their home of 18 years was a tough choice, Wells says, but the family was surprised at how easy the actual move was. “We were all hesitant. We were so used to that community feel, but it was not a hard adjustment at all,” she says. “Once our belongings and family were out of the home, it became just walls.” The Wellses moved to their five bedroom, eight bathroom home in April after falling in love with the home’s causal, open layout. Wells says the 3-acre lot and lake give her boys— and dogs—plenty of room to run around. “We bought a jon boat for the kids to fish in and

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stocked the lake with bass,” she says. The basement quickly became the teenagers’ domain. “I don’t want to call it a man cave because there is natural light and high ceilings,” she says. “But the boys — it’s become their second home.” Many assume Town & Country is removed from city life, but Wells found the location ideal, with easy access to I-64/40 and I-44 and just a few minutes from Westminster, the boys’ school. “The amenities you get when you move further west outweigh the proximity to other things,” she says. “Being able to walk outside and have a yard to run in is a luxury for us.”

Valerie & Steve Engel of Clayton | Janet McAfee Valerie and Steve Engel are expert movers. They’ve packed up their home nine times in 17 years, buying and renovating new properties in the St. Louis area. They never actually intend to relocate, Steve Engel says, but often find unsolicited offers too good to pass up. “We always say when we buy a place, we’ll stay there,” he says, laughing. “We don’t carry a lot of excess baggage now.” Most recently, the Engels purchased a condo in Clayton after selling their home in Chevy Chase, which they owned just 15 months. The Engels found a two bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom condo on the ninth floor of The 816 South Hanley. “The building itself is 37 years old, but it has great bones,” he says. “The hallways and units are so attractive. There’s been more resales there in the past 12 months than in any other building in Clayton.” The ability to customize the 2,540 square feet of space appealed to the couple. So far, they have renovated the bathrooms and kitchen, redone the floors, and expanded the master bedroom and bathroom. “We’re really getting many of the things we want,” he says. “With other condos, we felt like we were settling for someone else’s selection and quality and would ultimately spend more money.” Their two English bulldogs make use of the building’s nearby dog park, and Engel says the other amenities—a pool, security, garage and storage space—were added selling points. The biggest advantage, though, was accessibility. “Wydown is a very social place,” he says. “Chevy Chase was a great neighborhood, but this is a way to connect with people casually. It has a community feel.” The Engels hope to complete renovations by October, and they plan to stay—for now. “When we are done with it, there’s no rational reason to move,” he says, laughing. Of course, if the price is right, the Engels might just pack up their boxes again.

2001 Trailcrest Drive, #7, Kirkwood 63122

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Great 4BR/2 full, 2 half BA in Ladue Schools. Great eat-in kitchen, stainless appliances, granite, center island. Vaulted master suite with two closets. 2-car garage, finished lower $399,900 level, great location.

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Traditional 4BR/3 full, 2 half BA. Main floor master suite with laundry and nice closet. Newer, vaulted family room addition with fireplace. 2-car garage, heated pool, and so 91 Pointer Lane | Ladue much more.

Patty Leonard of Webster Groves | Red Key Realty When Patty Leonard moved to Webster Groves 29 years ago, she and her husband purchased a 90-yearold fixer-upper that needed quite a bit of TLC. “Our main goal was to have central air before summer,” Leonard remembers, laughing. The Leonards spent years rehabbing room after room of custom woodwook and gutting the kitchen and bathrooms. They also added three children to their family. After seven years, they were ready to relocate to a larger home in Webster Groves—but this time, no DIY. “We were done with rehabbing,” she says. “We found a brandnew house in Webster, and we loved it because it had the same charm as our old home. All the rooms have something unique.” During the last 22 years, Leonard says the four-bedroom, twoand-a-half bath home has undergone plenty of changes, like new window treatments, carpeting and an added deck. “My husband says we have every color of paint sample in the basement,” she says, laughing. But the home’s traditions and the neighborhood vibe remain the same. “There’s a home not too far from me that has an Underground Railroad history,” she says. “I think we’ve done a nice job of adding new construction to mix well with older, historical homes.” While Leonard says St. Louis has many great neighborhoods, she still loves the sense of community in Webster Groves. “You know where everybody is on a Friday night, especially if there’s a Webster Groves home football game,” she says. “We’re getting close to being empty-nesters, and who knows what that will bring, but we love Webster and can’t imagine living anywhere else.”

Bright, cheerful 1683SF 2BR/2BA condo with 9-foot ceilings. Many updates including kitchen, baths, windows, HVAC, new carpet and fresh paint throughout. Priced for a quick sale at $175,000.

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1 | 15400 Timpaige Drive

Incredible 5-bedroom and 9-bath contemporary castle has spectacular views from every room and is situated on 3 private, gated acres in Chesterfield with more than 10,000 square feet of living space. Truly one of Missouri’s finest homes. Mark and Neil Gellman, The Gellman Team 314.361.1991 | thegellmanteam.com

2 | 11192 Lodge Road

Get away from it all—160 acres in Bourbon, Mo., surrounded by national forest and Missouri conservation area, includes a fishing pond. This wonderful, Cape Cod saltbox home can accommodate more than one family. Sharon M. Dougherty, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.330.0372 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com | $495,000

3 | 10 Daniel Road

10 | 150 Carondelet Plaza, #603

Beautifully updated and expanded home in the heart of Ladue. New gourmet kitchen with glazed custom cabinets, stainless appliances (Sub-Zero, Bosch, Thermador), and granite countertops. Walls were torn down, and kitchen opens to a lightfilled, spacious family room addition that walks out to a flagstone patio, professionally landscaped yard and new heated pool. Kim Carney, The Carney Team, Coldwell Banker Premier Group 314.422.7449 | $819,000

An historic manse has been magnificently restored to its original splendor to offer the perfect space for large parties or intimate family gatherings. From the moment you step into the breathtaking rotunda-style entry, you will be wowed! Ann Wroth and Holly Bry, Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com | $2,295,000

7 | 7357 Northmoor Drive

Move into a house in excellent condition with all new systems, new granite countertops in the kitchen, new spa-like bathrooms, new windows, crown molding, woodwork, doors and much more. Jay Meier and Kathy Bussmann, Janet McAfee Real Estate 314.997.4800 | 314.520.7995 | janetmcafee.com | $529,900

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Newer construction by Taylor Morley Homes offers more than 4,200 square feet, 5 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths. Open floor plan has a music room/living room and formal dining room, both located off the entry foyer. Gourmet kitchen has custom cabinetry, granite countertops, walk-in pantry and designer appliances. Val Engel and Steve Engel, Janet McAfee Real Estate 314.494.9811 | 314.852.1613 | janetmcafee.com $699,000

9 | 531 Chalet Court

Gorgeous two-story foyer leads to open floor plan and wide stairway up to second floor. The library has a 12-foot ceiling, and the dining room has seven-piece crown molding. A butler’s pantry leads to a gourmet kitchen with raised maple custom cabinetry, Thermador appliances, island, granite countertops, and hearth room with vaulted wood ceiling and magnificent stone fireplace. Only one-year old with many upgrades in Ladue school district. Donna Auld and Nancy Ferrillo, Janet McAfee Real Estate 314.518.0071 | 314.910.8844 | janetmcafee.com | $1.25 million

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An architecturally significant 3-bedroom home offers a vaulted great room, stone fireplace, custom kitchen, gracious dining room and expansive family room overlooking the professionally landscaped backyard with fish pond, waterfall and blue stone patio. Kathy Wienstroer, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.495.1285 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com | $349,900 The Steeplechase Home has more than 1,200 square feet in a 1-bedroom place that is everything you’d ever want in a home and a lifestyle. With only four 1-bedroom homes remaining, don’t miss this opportunity to live in St. Louis’ crown jewel. The Private Residences at The Chase Park Plaza 314.633.1100 | chaseresidences.com | $449,000

14 | 622 Sherwood Drive

Exciting opportunity for newer construction in Ladue at a great price. This 13-year-old cottage-style home has one-and-a-half stories with an inviting porch across the front and charm galore. Ann Wroth and Holly Bry, Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com | $899,000

6 | 51 Westmoreland Place

Updated and bright, this two-and-a-half-story home in the wonderful Hillcrest neighborhood offers 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Sensational backyard is complete with a custom-shaped pool, spa, brick patio and deck. Nicki Herrington, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.277.7902 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com | $799,000

13 | 232 N. Kingshighway Blvd.

5 | 422 N. Warson Road

11 | 81 Aberdeen Place

12 | 321 Arbor Lane

4 | 54 Fair Oaks

Custom-built 12-year-old home offers 6,000 square feet of living space. Equally desirable for entertaining and everyday living, this home is a combination of classic design, Old World craftmanship and the finest qualities available. Ann Wroth and Holly Bry, Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com | $1,449,000

A condo that is stunning, stylish and fresh offers south and east views, superior finishes and gleaming hardwood. Preferred floor plan has kitchen opening to family room in this full-service, luxury high-rise. Marcia Harris, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.881.3811 | marciakharris.com | $875,000

Timeless elegance and stunning decor in 8,000-plus square feet define this completely renovated 5-bedroom, 8-bath home with elevator, theater, in-ground pool and carriage house. The Kirk Holton Team | 314.677.6018 | kirkholtonteam.com $1,595,000

15 | 67 Arundel Place

Gorgeous, yet-to-be-built home will have 4 bedrooms and 3½ baths in 3,600 square feet of finished living space. It will have hardwood floors throughout and a two-car garage in a great location, all ready for your personal touches. Berkley Land and Kendra Downs, Prudential Alliance Realtors 314.401.0999 | 314.330.6299 berksland.com | kdownsrealtor.com | $1.25 million

16 | 12057 Embassy Row

A meticulously maintained and updated Town & Country home will be a pleasure for a new owner to call home. The 1-acre level lot has a newly updated Pebble-tec pool, a $200,000-plus Callier & Thompson custom kitchen and four-car garage on a very private lane. Mary Massey, Red Key Realty | 314.692.7200 redkeystlouis.com | $1.1 million

17 | 954 N. Spoede Road, #4

This wonderful Briarcliff Condo has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, two cedar closets, a dedicated laundry room and oversized garage. Granite counters enhance the kitchen, and the deck has been treated and comes with a 25-year warranty. Peggy Shepley, Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.872.3222 | 314.277.4661 | $290,000

18 | 10420 Litzsinger Road

World-class, Johnson-built home with Higginbotham additions has 9,000 square feet total living space. The story-and-a-half home on a gated Frontenac lane is private and secure, with 5 bedrooms and 8 baths. Includes a 1,500-square-foot freestanding carriage house, secluded master wing, luxury master bath with a room-size shower, Ventana marble and Bain soaking tub. Wayne Norwood, Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.721.4755 | 314.629.3931 | gladysmanion.com | $1,899,900

19 | 155 Carondelet Plaza, #604

Ultimate elegance and luxury are in this 3 bedroom, 4 bath, 3,100-square-foot layout. Alan Brainerd designed the space, which includes an all-Viking kitchen, honed granite, glass backsplashes, surround sound, organized closets and an ultimate spa-like master bath. Wayne Norwood, Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.721.4755 | 314.629.3931 | gladysmanion.com | $1,299,900

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20 | 12 Dunlora Lane

One of the most unique properties, this Huntleigh Estate home has 10,500 square feet and is designed for extreme privacy, safety and security. Includes a saltwater pool, surround sound, 3.4 acres, two full gourmet kitchens, terraces, patios and expansive grounds. Wayne Norwood, Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.721.4755 | 314.629.3931 | gladysmanion.com | $3,499,900

21 | 2 Edgewood Road

Beautifully renovated, 4-plus bedroom Colonial home on almost 2 acres has a pool and sits in a premier Ladue neighborhood. Gina Bundy, Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.721.4755 | 314.267.6262 | g.bundy.gladysmanion.com $1,899,000

A distinctive, delightful two-story sits on an acre lot that backs to tree-lined area. The grand, two-story entry foyer leads to warm, generous spaces that include a large 23-by-20-foot family room and 4-plus bedrooms. Jo Wells, Laura McCarthy Realtors 314.569.1177 | lauramccarthy.com | $639,000

26 | 12050 Carberry place

23 | 13039 Starbuck Road

A gorgeous Colonial in Wheatfield Farms on a 1-plus acre lot backs to a park. The updated kitchen includes a custom island with plenty of room for eating and entertaining, Sub-Zero fridge, Dacor double ovens and Thermador gas cooktop, and opens to the hearth room. Suzie Wells, Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.721.4755 | 314.973.8761 | swells.gladysmanion.com $949,999

Charming white-washed brick home has extensive millwork, soaring 10-foot ceilings and 8-foot French doors with transoms. The layout creates bright, open rooms that include a gourmet kitchen and first-floor master bedroom with French doors that open to rear patio and gazebo. Joan Schnoebelen and Megan Rowe, Laura McCarthy Realtors 314.569.1177 | lauramccarthy.com | $1,299,900

25 | 7 Ailanthus Court

22 | 929 Tucker Lane

On 4.6 acres, this classic two-story with 3-plus bedrooms and 5 baths overlooks beautiful gardens and backs to a private golf course in the Ladue School District. Stephanie Connell, Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.721.4755 | 314.265.4739 | sconnell.gladysmanion.com $1,699,999

24 | 118 Crandon Drive

Marvelous custom-built home offers superior finishes and great entertaining area on three levels. Fantastic main floor master bedroom has unique barrel ceiling, and the family room overlooks a lovely 20-by-40-foot pool and pool house. Nancy Percy and Beth Nelson, Laura McCarthy Realtors 314.569.1177 | lauramccarthy.com | $1.65 million

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Updated 2-plus bedroom 3Â˝ bath, spacious, elegant villa in Carlyle is a great value, with its finished walk-out lower level with kitchen and several outdoor living areas. Gina Bundy, Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.721.4755 | 314.267.6262 | g.bundy.gladysmanion.com $599,000

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of the first agents in town after World War II, so Holton has been around the business her entire life. She started out as a teacher, but with five young kids at home, needed a job with flexible hours. In 1982 she followed her grandmother’s footsteps into real estate. After 25 years with Laura McCarthy and Janet McAfee, she formed the Kirk-Holton Team with husband David and daughter Katie Kirk Ross, a former school guidance counselor. They joined Keller Williams Realty last year. This business is totally addictive for some people, and I’m one of them. I knew it was for me after my first sale. I offered to help a ‘for sale by owner’ client in Glendale. We developed a good relationship and she listed with me. I sold the house quickly and felt terrific! I knew I was on the right path. I love working with my family. We understand each other instinctively and effortlessly. That makes for great communication— everything is out on the table. There are times when everything goes wrong. I had a buyer in a great area, but the house had termites, a high radon count, mold...you name it. Every report came back with more bad news. But I hung in there, the vicki kirk holton, katie kirk ross buyers hung in there, and the sellers fixed the problems. Perseverance pays off. The buyers are still there after 12 years. I won’t lie, some clients are difficult. I try to put myself in their place. Buying or selling a home is extremely stressful. I stay calm, and I don’t take things personally. The market has definitely shifted since the bubble burst in 2007, but cream still rises to the top. Our team copes by adapting. We take advantage of training, utilize technology and network tirelessly. Hard work and cooperation get you through. It’s tough to break into the business right now, and going out on your own is difficult. I hate to see new agents give up too soon. I advise people to get some experience working for a seasoned agent as a buyer’s agent, or find a mentor or partner. If I weren’t in real estate, I’d like to have my own antiques store. I thoroughly enjoy going to shops, estate sales and country flea markets with David. Whether it’s a vintage curio or a house, it’s always fun to discover a hidden treasure.”

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