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[ letter from the editor ] Writing an editor’s letter is supposed to appear easy. After all, when you write for a living, what could be more natural than sharing your thoughts with readers once a week? In reality, it’s anything but. You’ve got to sound intelligent and relevant, but not arrogant or self-serving. If you’re lucky, you fail only some of the time. That preamble (some would say ramble) is meant to justify this week’s topic: all the new stuff you’ll find in today’s T&S. It’s a subject I shy away from because it’s kind of like bragging about your kids. But I’m going to share my pride in the way Town & Style regularly comes up with new ideas and then boldly goes, if not exactly where no one has gone before, at least into fresh territory. In this issue alone, we’ve launched three new features: Going Global, Neighborhood Gems and Book Worm. Going Global, a companion piece to our splashy travel stories, has local luxury-travel leader Maritz Journeys providing tidbits about what’s going on in the travel scene internationally: ‘hot’ destinations; new planes, trains and cruise ships; best values; even where to go for a total eclipse of the sun. Neighborhood Gems takes a look at the hangouts in our communities and what makes them such favorites. Book Worm is a variation on our popular Bookshelf column, with editorial staffers writing about what’s on their nightstands (it’s not the usual book club fare!). So why do we keep evolving instead of coasting (which, trust me, is much easier)? Because we want every reader to find something they love. —Dorothy F. Weiner Editor in Chief

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Whitfield School, located at 175 S. Mason Road, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Pictured on the cover: Head of school John Delautre, student Jordan Harris, faculty member and parent Tanya Bergantz, trustee and parent Lee Kaplan, alumna Dana Borchert (class of 2001). For more information, call 314.434.5141 or visit whitfieldschool.org 21st century Education for the begins here

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Talk of the Towns Cover story – Whitfield School The Insider Bookworm Business Beat Charlie’s Town Heard in the Halls Happenings

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15 She Said Yes! 16 SNAPPED! ALS Association 17 Young Friends of Children’s Hospital 18 Crisis Nursery 18 39th Annual Italian Open

[ style ] Home Resource Guide 20 Home – High Elevation Collaboration 23 Homework 26 Special Feature – Fall Fix-Ups

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Senior Lifestyle 29 I’m Really Healthy Except... 30 Cover story – The Gatesworth 31 Get the Look – Katharine McPhee

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One of two outlet malls under development in Chesterfield Valley hopes to make it to the finish line first. Officials for Taubman Prestige Outlet Mall will pick up the pace to break the tape by early August next year, in time for the tax-free, back-to-school weekend. The mall, which broke ground in July, plans to welcome canine-Americans—leashed dogs will be permitted everywhere but the food court. Meanwhile, St. Louis Premium Outlets put its ceremonial shovels in the ground last month and has bumped up its planned grand opening from October to September of next year. Regardless of which wins the sprint, it’s up to shoppers whether both malls will go the distance. The venerable gift emporium Byron Cade is pulling up stakes and heading west from its longtime locale at 7901 Clayton Road. The company’s Bob Bischoff says the economy has been tough over the last few years on his business, which is mostly fine gifts for weddings, i.e., discretionary purchases. The new location, 13474 Clayton Road (at Mason) in Town & Country, has a 2,950-square-foot sales floor and is slated to open early next month. Byron Cade originally was established as a florist in the early 20th century by its namesake and transitioned to gifts in the 1940s. For decades it has been the go-to store for well-heeled brides (until places like Crate & Barrel and Williams Sonoma captured market share). Dogs got dripping wet throughout our readership area at community rec center pools, which have opened to canines and their human companions in the past few years for their one and only swim of the season in a public pool. After pools

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close to people around Labor Day, it’s a dog’s life in Ballwin, Webster Groves, Kirkwood…and Ellisville, whose Pooch Plunge is for a purpose: a fundraiser for the municipality’s dog park. Private funds for the pooch park in Ellisville will support its opening late next month. Memberships will be for sale at $40, beginning Oct. 8. Meanwhile, our hats are off to the unsung maintenance men and women who had to collect massive hairballs once the pools were drained. As the old saw goes, two things in life are certain: death and taxes. It gives one pause for scalp scratching when folks go to great lengths in attempting to dodge the latter. The feds allege that Nancy Cicero, 69, of Kirkwood filed false tax returns and falsified documents in a scheme to defraud the IRS. She claimed refunds from 2005 to 2009 totaling $3 million that she wasn’t entitled to, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Each count of filing false tax returns carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and fines up to $250,000; filing fraudulent documents carries a maximum penalty of 25 years and fines up to $250,000 per count. Pretty stiff stuff. (Meanwhile, anybody getting close to that elusive fountain of youth, please let us know. We’ll keep it to ourselves. Promise.) Boys will be boys, they say; ‘they’ usually being parents of misbehaving males. Pranksters are one thing. But an ongoing, systemic pattern of sexual harassment is quite another. For about the last 30 years at Ladue Horton Watkins H.S., boys have circulated a descriptive list of senior girls, a ‘ranking,’ if you will, that names young women, referring to specific physical characteristics, personal hygiene and alledged promiscuity. One parent of

a girl who graduated last spring met recently in a closed session with the school board to discuss the egregious ‘tradition.’ Sue Allen, a Republican state rep from Chesterfield who has tried to pass stronger anti-bullying legislation in Jeff City, was allowed to accompany her. Allen says board members promised the parent they would respond to her concerns ‘in a few weeks.’ Now that allegations are public, I’ll bet that gap has shortened. Why go for the gold when copper is so much easier to get? Late last October, cops caught two men on their way out of a condemned home on the Sunnen property, reddish-handed, with armloads of copper pipe they’d removed. Police say the back door had been kicked in. They also have a witness account. Yet it’s not clear why the suspects weren’t arrested and charged until recently. At any rate, Alvin Jefferson, 36, of Bellefontaine Neighbors, and L.B. Robinson, 50, of St. Louis were jailed on $7,500 bond apiece for second-degree burglary and misdemeanor stealing. Prized by thieves for its resale value as scrap, copper disappears on a regular basis from area homes and businesses, sometimes in broad daylight. Although recent rains have mitigated the drought, lower levels in the Mississippi River channel as late as last month hampered construction crews working on the first new bridge to connect Missouri and Illinois in nearly 40 years. Since the water was shallower, highway officials say bridge sections assembled on the banks and brought to the bridge by barge were being put together in situ, which is more time-consuming. No worries; this is why some flexibility has to be figured into a schedule when Mother Nature is so often a wild card.

The $229 million span remains on schedule to carry its first traffic in January 2014. It’s a safe bet that rock ’n’ roll octogenarian Chuck Berry has played nowhere as frequently in the last four decades as Blueberry Hill. The restaurant and entertainment venue celebrated 40 years in business the weekend after Labor Day. National touring acts that draw smaller audiences than The Pageant a few blocks to the east on Delmar fit right in at the Duck Room. Joe Edwards, the entrepreneur’s entrepreneur, is the powerhouse behind both venues, not to mention behind the Moonrise Hotel and soon-to-be Loop Trolley system. Did you realize that Edwards himself for some time has been there to greet you when you arrive inside Blueberry Hill? Be prepared, because the first sight of his bearded visage in a 3-D holographic panel can be a bit unnerving (but appropriate). It seems that no matter where you go, there he is. It’s encouraging to see that the Alliance for Interracial Dignity, a coalition of civic leaders, schools and churches formed in the spring in and around Webster Groves, is picking up steam. The community social justice dialogue continues from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 at Douglass Manor, 546 N. Elm Ave. An early get-together for the group drew 100 people, twice the expected attendance, to Colorblind, a WGHS student film that screened at the Jubilee Film Festival in Selma, Ala., famed for its role in the Civil Rights Movement, and won the Princeton Prize in Race Relations for the three young women who produced it.

[ TT Trivia ] What role did Selma, Ala., play during the tumultuous years of the civil rights movement?

The first correct email answer we receive at towntalk@townandstyle.com will win an exclusive Town & Style tote bag or apron! Last issue’s answer | Although high winds were not part of the deadly scenario, heavy rains from Hurricane Ike caused flash flooding throughout our readership area on Sept. 14, 2008, drowning two in U. City, inundating the low-lying section of Manchester road in Brentwood and causing major damage from Maplewood to Ladue.

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Head of school John Delautre photo by Colin Miller of Strauss Peyton

Life was easier in 1952, particularly for students: Delautre says. The very goal of education has evolved, he adds: “Information they sat in neat rows and learned from a teacher, who had all the answers. Kids who got a good education in those days could expect to earn their own piece of the post-World War II prosperity pie. But change was coming: The Cold War was simmering; established values were shifting; huge mainframe computers were beginning to store and retrieve data. The world would never be the same. Against that dynamic backdrop, Whitfield School, now celebrating its 60th anniversary, was established by John Barnes and Allen Cole. Whitfield’s founders strove to create a supportive atmosphere where learning was challenging and engaging. “Those values still hold true today,” says John Delautre, Whitfield’s new head of school. “The Whitfield experience has always been about growth in character, scholarship and citizenship.” But Delautre, an educator with 30 years of teaching and administrative experience at schools throughout the country, knows that upholding past values isn’t enough. “Today’s graduates face new global realities in international relationships, science, technology, business and economics,” he says. “In this economic climate, 80 percent of grads move back home after college because they can’t find jobs or they’re underemployed. We have an obligation to help our students thrive in this challenging environment.” So along with respect for the past, educators need openness to new ideas. “We’ve got to be flexible and responsive to this constant deluge of change,”

today is plentiful and free, so education is no longer about merely finding the right answers. It’s about asking the right questions. As educators, we must prepare students to succeed in a world that doesn’t even exist yet. ” And that’s where Whitfield School excels, Delautre says. “We’ve always built our classes on essential, open-ended questions that encourage creative problemsolving.” The college preparatory school, for students in grades six through 12, has rigorous graduation requirements, with proficiency in at least one foreign language a must and math and science required each year. Arts and athletics also are emphasized and the student-teacher ratio is 8 to 1. “Our teachers and curriculum are second to none,” Delautre says. “Parents entrust their kids to us, knowing they’ll receive every educational advantage. They have the right to look to us for leadership.” Delautre is reaching out to parents, school trustees and leaders in the corporate and education communities to form collaborative relationships that might yield opportunities for students. “We have an enormous reservoir of talent right here on our front doorstep, individuals who can help us prepare young people for the world and workplace.” The world has changed irrevocably since 1952 and will continue to evolve in ways we can’t even imagine, Delautre says. “But then as now, our commitment is to provide your child with the best possible preparation for the challenges ahead, in an atmosphere where people matter and personal integrity is paramount.”

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[ Choose A Charity ] Shoppers who attend the Sept. 27 grand opening of Hanna Andersson children’s clothing store at the Galleria can shop guilt-free, since 20 percent of sales that day will benefit three local nonprofits: COCA, Friends of Wings and the Cardinal Glennon Foundation. Customers can choose which organization their money goes to—and they’ll get 20 percent off purchases, too. Town & Style is sponsoring the event.

[ Feed the Hungry ] Since 2010, St. Louisans who have participated in World Food Day have packed more than 800,000 rice/ soy protein meals for hungry families in Tanzania. This year’s event, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at John Burroughs School, includes a high school packaging rally with at least 15 area schools participating. For more information, visit stlwfd.org.

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As part of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Jonna Tamases recently presented her one-woman show, Jonna’s Body, Please Hold, at The Heights/Richmond Heights Community Center. The award-winning play, brought here by St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness and the Cancer Support Community, focuses on Tamases’ struggle with the disease. A fundraising trivia night Sept. 29 at Mercy Hospital will support ovarian cancer research. For more information, see sloca.org.

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[ Diamonds Are a Hotel’s Best Friend ] Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis at Lumiere Place recently was awarded AAA Five-Diamond status for the fifth consecutive year. Fewer than one-half of one percent of AAA’s diamond-rated lodgings and restaurants throughout the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico earn the honor. The Four Seasons is the only Five-Diamond property in Missouri. Midtown gem Hotel Ignacio garnered a Four-Diamond rating.

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[ It should be no surprise Clayton’s outdoor Shaw Park pool was open for lap swimming until Sept. 16 (as of press time), two weeks later than just about every other municipal pool in the country. The pool is overseen by Patty DeForrest, the Clayton Parks and Rec director who swam at Mizzou and won 14 Big Eight Conference swimming championships in freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and relay events before graduating in 1978. The two-time AllAmerican was inducted into the M.U. Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. According to my research, pools in Princeton, N.J., and Boulder, Colo., are the only other municipal outdoor pools open after Labor Day, and both also close on Sept. 16. ]

[ Gwen Ifill returns to St. Louis for a taping of PBS’ Washington Week in Review on Friday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. at the Touhill. The public is invited, and admission is free. ] [ David Lee, the Chaminade College Prep alum currently with the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, stars with friend Jeremy Lin in a YouTube video. The two sneaked out of a hotel room in Taiwan to play street ball and someone with a camera captured the action. The video has generated approximately 700,000 views. ] [ Hats off to Anne Montileone, who turns 100 Oct. 6. The former downtown Famous-Barr employee and Glendale resident moved to Kirkwood nine years ago. Her advice for achieving longevity? “Stay away from medications.” So much for Medicare Part D! ]

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Mike DeLazzer, creator of the now-ubiquitous Redbox movie rental kiosks, will speak to members of Clayton High School’s DECA Business Club Sept. 24 as part of a teen entrepreneurship symposium. Young entrepreneurs from around the country also will speak at the event, designed to spotlight youth business ventures and strategies.

St. Joseph’s Academy and Kirkwood High School St. Joseph’s Academy alumna Caterina Fedyk and Kirkwood High School alumna Hannah Bisch were named winners in the 2012 Visine Students with Vision scholarship program, which awarded each $5,000. Fedyk plans to study photojournalism at Ball State University and wants to document injustices around the world. Bisch majors in special education at the University of Evansville and hopes to open an arts therapy clinic for children with disabilities.

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The Westminster Christian Academy jazz band performed before the June 30 Cardinals game at Busch Stadium as part of the team’s Christian Day at the Ballpark. Head of School Jim Marsh threw out the ceremonial first pitch, caught by Mike Matheny, Cardinals manager and Westminster parent. The school also hosted an activities booth inside the stadium.

Ursuline Academy Members of the Ursuline Academy incoming class of 2016 participated in a service day Aug. 18 as part of their freshman orientation program, Viaggio Days. Students cleared brush, pulled weeds and cleaned headstones at Father Dickson Cemetery.

Saint Louis University High School Three SLUH seniors received perfect scores of 36 on their ACT college entrance exams: Nick Geiser, Matthew Raeber and John Woeltje. Twenty-nine SLUH students have earned this top ACT score since the class of 2005.

Marquette High School Senior Neil Shukla won first place in the 10th Annual National Youth Solo Guitar Competition. The contest was sponsored by Webster University as part of the 2012 Mid-America Guitar Camp. Shukla studies at St. Louis Academy for Guitar and hopes to attend Saint Louis University. LIKE us on facebook! twitter.com/Town_and_Style

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More than 1,000 underserved children prepared for the upcoming school year with brand new clothing and school supplies at the 12th annual Back-To-School Store sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women—St. Louis Section.

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United Methodist Churches and Habitat for Humanity

United Methodist Churches continued its partnership with Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis by helping build five new homes in the Carondelet neighborhood. United Methodist Churches is a Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis Build Sponsor and donated $45,000 for this Build.

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International Rett Syndrome Foundation raised $65,000 at its fifth annual St. Louis Strollathon. More than 500 participants, including 20 girls and women with the disorder, joined in the stroll at Tilles Park.

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The Art Institute of St. Louis, a branch of The Art Institute of Phoenix, has opened its first school in historic St. Charles. Its programs prepare students for careers in design and visual art. Classes began July 9 and an open house event took place July 24.

be given to the following organizations to help kids:

Shaare Zedek Synagogue

A weekend of celebration took place in mid-August to recognize Rabbi Mark and Alice Fasman for their 12 years of dedication to Shaare Zedek Synagogue. The joyous weekend included festive musical activities, dinner and a Saturday morning Shabbat service. Photo by Peggy Nehmen

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Scleroderma Foundation

Join a family fun day for a cause. Register for the Scleroderma Jessica Reif Stepping Out For A Cure Walk/Run. Light breakfast, kids activities, goodie bags, T-shirts and more! Sept. 22, Creve Coeur Park 314.567.1260 firstgiving.com/scl-mo

Strauss Peyton

Considered St. Louis’ premier portrait photographer, Strauss Peyton offers 50 complimentary holiday cards with a portrait purchase this fall. 515 N. Lindbergh Blvd. | 314.997.8966 strausspeyton.com

Hanna Andersson

Hanna’s longjohns are crafted from 100 percent organically grown, combedcotton ribknit and finished with smooth flat-lock seams. Available in a variety of colorful prints and stripes for kids ages 0-12. 2437 St. Louis Galleria 314.282.2288 hannaandersson.com $32 to $44

EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery

EdgeWild has partnered with Oregon winemaker Chris Mazepink’s private label, Ebony Wines, to co-brand three new wines—2011 EbonyEdgeWild pinot noir, white pinot noir and chardonnay—available Sept. 12. 550 Chesterfield Center 636.532.0550 edgewildwinery.com

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts is celebrating its 20th anniversary during the 2012-2013 season. Performances include some audience favorites, as well as artists new to St. Louis. 4431 Lindell Blvd. 314.533.7662 | cathedralconcerts.org

Kodner Gallery

Kodner Gallery announces the arrival of paintings, drawings, fine prints and sculpture from around the world. Featured artists include Everett Shinn, Richard Miller, Robert Motherwell, Pablo Picasso, Carl Wimar, Fred Conway, Thomas Hart Benton and many others. 9650 Clayton Road threshing, thomas hart benton 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com

St. Louis Institute of Integrative Medicine

The St. Louis Institute of Integrative Medicine’s annual daylong symposium, The Anti-Aging Prescription, takes place Oct. 13 at Missouri Baptist University. Register online. 636.426.0044 sliim.org General public early registration, $59; clinician early registration, $100.

Mister Guy Clothiers

Sartorial Tartan Plaid shirt is multi-colored with signature crown buttons. 9831 Clayton Road 314.692.2003 misterguy.com

Michael Lauren Development

MLD Home Tour Oct. 6 teaches about the custom home-building process. Tour actual Clayton Gardens projects as award-winning builder Michael Rechan and architect Paul Doerner (Lawrence Group) share their insights. RSVP at claytongardenstour.com. 8301 Maryland Ave., Ste. 100 | 314.374.3846 claytongardenstour.com

Savile Row

Savile Row has returned to Clayton. Join us Sept. 21 and 22 for a grand opening and fall trunk show with special savings, a chance to win a free suit or sport coat, appetizers and cocktails. 8101 Maryland Ave. 314.721.7848 savilerowstl.com

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Edible Arrangements

Edible Arrangements offers its new Harvest Fruit Basket, featuring fresh pineapple dipped in chocolate and cinnamon chocolate apple wedges. Chesterfield-Brentwood-Arnold-Des PeresMaryland Heights-Sunset Hills ediblearrangements.com

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[ wedding party ] Bride’s parents | Larry & Lesley Patey Groom’s parents | Kevin & Anna Geiger Maids of Honor | Shannon Borello, Katie Rummel Bridesmaids | Lauren Rittinger, Shawnee Holland, Shelley Kershner, Tiffany Emge, Jackie Wachinski, Kelly Gerard, Christina Cichetta, Erika Shea Best Men | Aaron Geiger, Mitchell Geiger Groomsmen | Ryan Quesenberry, Patrick Yates, Nick Miller, Lee Zarzecki, Aaron Johnson, Matt Derrick, Jon Tilton, Erik Zitek Flower girls | Sage Graham, Adalyn Geiger Ring bearer | Barrett Geiger

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Ashley patey was dating someone else when she first met Ben Geiger playing volleyball in Denver’s Washington Park, but the teammate-turned-friend was willing to wait. When Ashley’s previous relationship ended in January 2011, Ben seized the opportunity. “He had no fear about asking me out,” Ashley says. “I was very flattered and taken aback.” They danced for three hours at the city’s annual Barn Dance charity gala a few months later and have been together ever since. Ashley, who graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy and Truman State University, is the senior concierge for Acoma Luxury Apartments in Denver, where she moved in 2009 after working in hospitality for a cruise ship, the St. Louis Blues and The Ritz-Carlton. She also is earning a master’s in international affairs from Washington University. Ben works for real estate development company Corporex Colorado. On May 6, the day before their one-year anniversary, Ben took Ashley back to the park where they met and, under the pretense of walking the dog, proposed on one knee. “Ben, who is never speechless, could hardly get the question out,” Ashley says. They called their friends and family with the news from the restaurant down the street, where they had their first date.

The couple loves the outdoors and is hoping for an outside reception at Tower Grove Park’s Piper Palm House May 11, following a ceremony in Washington University’s Graham Chapel. “Tower Grove Park is the perfect blend of city and country,” Ashley says. Ben’s older brothers will be his best men, and Ashley’s best friends from birth will serve as her maids of honor. The pair had a son, Barrett, in July, and is hoping he’ll be walking in time to serve as ring-bearer in the ceremony. “It’s been a whirlwind romance, but I couldn’t be happier,” Ashley says. “It’s so nice to know you can have a happy ending.”

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What | Walk to Defeat ALS Where | Forest Park When | June 30 Why | The Walk to Defeat ALS is the biggest annual event to raise funds for patient care and ALS research. Since 2000, the events have raised more than $137 million for The ALS Association mission â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a world without ALS. Who | Walk chair Dave Van de Riet, president and CEO Maureen Barber-Hill, emcee Angie Mock of Fox 2 Highlights | Live music performed by the Lighting Bottle Band, local sports mascots and a memorial program at the Memorial Tent, where the Living Legacy video, memorial boards and memory books could be viewed throughout the day.

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Girls on the Run St. Louis Thursday, September 20, 2012 Tivoli Theater 7:00 p.m. showtime Ticket includes film viewing and reception $25.00 10 years, 10,000 girls’ lives changed 1|

Young Friends of [ Children’s Hospital ] by meredith bush What | On Deck for Kids Where | Mandarin Lounge When | Aug. 9 Why | A kickoff party for the annual Kickball for a Cause tournament to raise money for Camp Hope, a summer camp for kids and families living with HIV/AIDS Who | Event chair Travis Dingledine and Margaret Boyle, Dr. Brady Williams and Kayla Boylan, special events coordinator for St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation Highlights | Silent auction items, including a Cardinals VIP day, a Rams package and a Blues package with a hockey stick signed by the team. Guests socialized and grabbed drinks before the big kickball game on Saturday.

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Tenebrae Choir London, England Nigel Short, Director

Saturday, November 3, 2012 8:00 PM

Welcomed by Chase Park Plaza, Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Fathman, & Mr. John Russell

Jean Guillou International Concert Organist

Concert - Friday, November 16, 2012 8:00 PM Lecture “The Art of the Organ” Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:00 AM

Welcomed by American Guild of Organists St. Louis Chapter & Rodgers Organs

ChrisTmas aT The CaThedral With the St. Louis Archdiocesan Choirs & Orchestra Dr. Horst Buchholz, Director

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What St. Louis Crisis Nursery’s 22nd Annual Celebrity Waitresses’ & Waiters’ Night Where Plaza Frontenac restaurants, including BRIO Tuscan Grille, Cardwell’s at the Plaza, Canyon Café, and Fleming’s Steakhouse When Aug. 16 Why To raise funds for St. Louis Crisis Nursery’s programming, which covers emergency intervention, respite care, and support for families with children ages birth through 12 years. Who More than 100 local celebrities, including honorary chair County Executive Charlie Dooley, honorary corporate vice-chairs Don Brown of Don Brown Automotives, Brook Dubman of Carol House Furniture, and Chip Walker of Wells Fargo. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Daniel Isom was named Honorary Community Hero. Highlights Celebrity lounge hosted by Neiman Marcus, an online auction including a trip to Cancun, Mexico, and diamond earrings courtesy of Vincent Jewelers

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by margaret rambo What | Children’s charity golf banquet and auctions Where | Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel When | Aug. 12 Why | To support 30 local children’s charities and Fund-A-Need for Our Little Haven Who | Dr. Bob and Marianne Bergamini, Bill Frisella, Monsignors Vince Bommarito and Sal Polizzi, Rich LoRusso, Eddie Tumminia, Tom Tangaro, Joe Ambrose, Barbara Moynihan, sponsors and guests Highlights | Award presentations to brothers Matt and John Iovaldi and sports award recipients Tommy Behr and Jeremy Baehler, speakers Scott and Kathleen Hummel, founders of Our Little Haven

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Jack, Jim, Sue and Andy Hodapp

Clayton residents Sue and Jim Hodapp have seen a dream realized. The second home they’ve been thinking about for years is finally completed, in Bozeman, Mont. After a highly successful collaboration with a team that included architect, builder and client, the couple’s mountain home is a showplace— literally. For two weekends in September, more than 4,000 people will tour their house as part of Southwestern Montana Builders Industry Association’s Parade of Homes.

The home is situated on Black Bull Golf Club with a view of the Bridger Mountains.

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The coffee table and dining room table were made by Sambeau’s Shannon O’Dougherty in the CWE. The fireplace stone is local moss rock.

FROM THE PROS:

The Hodapps’ architect, Andrew Brechbuhler, and builder, Tim Rote, tell us about their process.

The cabinets are made from reclaimed wood from local horse corrals. The rug is from Bendas Rugs in U. City.

T&S: How is working with an out-of-town client? AB: The challenges are keeping them in the loop, both in design and during the construction process. With the technology today, it’s really very easy. We can take photos on site, send pdfs, etc., so everyone is hopefully on the same page! TR: Half our clients are from out of town. It’s not more difficult, it just requires more communication to allow the clients to make decisions remotely. T&S: Were there any materials that made this a unique space? AB: Reclaimed materials are something you’d find in a Western home. They add a level of detail that we didn’t want to overuse, however. We were going for the ‘wow’ factor, and we were trying to avoid the cliché of the materials being too Western. The Hodapps wanted a rustic look with a clean feel, and I think we accomplished that.

The bathroom floor is silver, vein-cut travertine that looks like wood grain. The light fixture is from Warson Woods Antique Mall, and the Roman shade is made by Lulubelle’s.

T&S: When did you start thinking about building a vacation home? SH: We vacationed in the mountains every summer and looked at properties. We looked in Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, California and New Mexico. T&S: How did you choose Bozeman? SH: In 2008, my son Jack and I went on a mission trip to Browning, Mont., to the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. After that, the whole family traveled from there to Big Sky, Mont., a resort community. We spent a week in Big Sky in a rented house. It was really expensive—these were peoples’ third and fourth homes. It’s a resort town, so there really wasn’t as much infrastructure as we wanted, like restaurants, grocery stores, etc. We met a real estate agent at a sandwich shop who suggested Bozeman. T&S: How did you find this lot? SH: We initially put money down on a club home in 2008, which is like a condo. All of our services were included: water, sewer, snow removal, etc. Luckily we put an escape clause in the contract, and in March 2009, in the midst of the economic decline, we decided to wait and see. In May 2011, the same development offered us this builder’s site.

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T&S: After you bought the property, how did you find your architect and builder? SH: We were driving around Bozeman and saw a sign for Dovetail Construction. Jim wrote the number down. Tim Rote, the builder, took us through one of his client’shomes on short notice. Tim suggested Andrew Brechbuhler as architect. Basically it came down to trust; we were so comfortable with these guys. T&S: How was the building process? JH: From design to completion, the whole process was about 18 months. It took 10 months to build, and it will take 70 to 80 years to pay for it! T&S: Your home is a Parade of Homes home in Bozeman. What does that mean? JH: The Southwestern Montana Builders Industry Association sponsors this. All the vendors and local craftspeople who had a hand in our home will be there during the home show to discuss their work. Thousands will come through the house over two weekends in September. T&S: What was the inspiration for your kitchen? SH: Friends in Clayton designed a kitchen very similar to this. There were no upper cabinets, and we

The refrigerators are Italian, by Fhiaba. The oven range is a Bertazzoni, and the hood is by Vent-A-Hood.

wanted to recreate that. We wanted a contemporary look that was in keeping with the rustic feel of the house. That’s why we chose circle-sawn fir for the flooring and reclaimed as-is timbers. If there was originally a bolt in one of the timbers, we left it in. T&S: Do you plan to live there permanently some day? JH: I’d say we’ll be there within two years, after our youngest son graduates from Clayton High School. T&S: Is there anything you’d change? JH: No, we were fully involved throughout the process and had total trust in the team.

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homework] Dear Homework, I love my home, but I need to replace the front stairs and walkway. Do you have any ideas on enhancing the appearance? A walkway goes off the main walk and runs along one side of the house. There is a bush on that side of the front stairs, and there’s a cherry tree by my driveway. So, in addition to my home facing north, this tree shades the yard. ———Lost in the Big City

Dear lost, Your house type raises some interesting issues. It was the favored style in many sections of St. Louis around 1910 and was usually built in close proximity to homes nearly or exactly like itself. How does one make a house distinctive without After undermining the unity of the entire block? My first observation would be (as it often is) that your overgrown yew hedge has to go. It hides a handsome stone wall that deserves to be seen and needs only low ground cover and flowers to finish it off. I would then reinstate a new, lower, carefully clipped yew hedge at the edge of the sidewalk. This boldly defines the edge of your property without blocking the view to the neighboring houses, a move that maintains the continuity of the block. Next, I would make the porch, the home’s main feature, more inviting by lining the porch rail with flowers and adding some comfortable high-backed chairs, which lend an image of comfort and welcome. Finally, I would install a long flowerbox with the same flowers we have already used. The house now looks distinguished without looking discordant. Hopefully, you can now find your way home.

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garages

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time to prepar e your home for the onslaught of cold, windy and mayb e snowy weather to come. Local contract ors offer their advice for how to get your home in good shape for the season. >>

Whoever sleeps in the room above the garage will appreciate its being wellinsulated from drafts this winter. To keep cold air and moisture out, take the time this fall to make sure the caulk around the garage windows is sealed, suggests Mick Harris of Innovative Concrete. If the windows are not properly protected, he explains, water can leak in and deteriorate the wood frames or even the foundation. Harris also recommends power washing the concrete garage floor and applying a professional-grade sealer every couple of years. Sealing the floor can increase its longevity. Concrete is porous and can soak up oil, which stains the surface, and water can crack it. Do-it-yourself-ers can buy sealing products with good instructions at local hardware stores, Harris says, or homeowners can call a professional. Properly storing fuel is another project homeowners should consider in the fall. People run their cars a little longer in the garage once the weather turns cooler, Harris notes, which can pose a safety hazard if fuel is not kept in approved containers away from the source of heat. “A lot of folks in my neighborhood put a fire pit on the driveway and congregate around it,” Harris says, so it’s important to make sure gas cans are protected from open flames and that nothing can accidentally blow into them.

fireplaces & chimneys “Waterproofing is always a good idea

to help with the maintenance of the chimney,” says Cindy Mirelli of Mirelli Tuckpointing. “Above the roof is the most important part because that takes most of the punishment from the weather.” Applying a waterproofer to the brickwork above the roofline helps chimneys shed water, which prevents moisture from seeping inside. Droplets that slip through the cracks can freeze and expand, weakening the chimney structure and possibly even the walls and house foundation. Water leakage can also cause mold to grow. Waterproofing products should have a 10-to-15 year durability, Mirelli says. Making sure the mortar is secure is another important step in keeping water out. One sign that mortar needs tuckpointing, or refilling, Mirelli says, is the presence of loose mortar pieces on the roof or the ground. Getting the fireplace ready for use also involves making sure the hearth is clean and swept. “If you hear birds or any kind of critters in there, you should have it checked,” Mirelli says, because animals can build nests that block ventilation. A professional chimney sweep should check the stack to make sure it is ready for the first warming blaze of the season.

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The onset of autumn doesn’t have to signify the end creates of pool season. “A lot of people are keeping their pools open later and perfect conditions for contractors working outside. “Now’s a good time to have a deck built,” says later now; there’s still a lot of good days to swim,” says John Jacobsen of Mike Keenoy of Kelkat Construction. “You don’t want it too hot and you don’t want it too cold. The Liquid Assets Pools. “There are beautiful days in October and November ground’s not frozen, and you’re not going to kill your contractor due to heat.” For homeowners in our climate.” Unless skimming leaves off the surface is too frustrating, thinking about adding a deck, Keenoy recommends doing so between now and Thanksgiving, before the kids can keep swimming for months after school starts. Homeowners nighttime temperatures dip low enough to slow progress. who want to prolong their pool season should consider installing heaters It’s also a good time of year for homeowners who already have decks to do upkeep work. Wood to keep the water balmy all the way to Thanksgiving. decks should be power washed and sealed every couple of years, according to Keenoy, and while Once the weather dips below 25 degrees for approximately a week, composite plastic decks don’t need to be sealed, they still benefit from a good cleaning. Power though, it’s time to close the pool for winter. Pool owners can go through washing while the weather is still warm will ensure that contractors don’t freeze on the job, because, the process themselves, but Jacobsen says most prefer to call in professionals Keenoy says, “You do get wet.” He adds that homeowners can seal their decks themselves with because they want to ensure no water is left in the pipes to freeze, expand products available at any hardware store. Keenoy advises them to use a gardening nozzle to and possibly burst. Closing a pool requires lowering the water level and letting spray sealer and follow behind the spray with a roller brush. Finally, wait for a clear forecast water drain from all pool equipment, then adding kid-safe anti-freeze to the to make sure all that hard work doesn’t wash away. “If there’s any percent chance of rain, I lines. Topping the pool with a cover secure enough to withstand the weight of would not recommend doing it,” he says. collected rainfall or snow will keep the pool safe and ready for spring. The crisp, cool air that makes autumn so enjoyable

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[ I’m Really Healthy Except… by mary jo blackwood, RN, MPH

Staying active and maintaining good health habits

increases our chances of enjoying a vibrant lifestyle as we age. However, we all get an occasional problem or flare-up that can throw us for a loop. Some go with the territory, but most problems can be fixed or managed if we handle them promptly.

[ migraines ] Migraines in women often lessen in frequency and severity after menopause, but some people find they persist. Understanding the cause can help preserve quality of life.

[ dry eyes ] Dry eyes affect a large part of the population and require an individualized approach to get relief, says Dr. Jay Pepose of Pepose Vision Institute. “We’re just starting to understand the role of hormones, especially testosterone, on dry eye,” Pepose says. “One function may be to keep oil glands in the lids healthy and free from plugging.” Both men and women make testosterone, but after menopause, women’s levels drop much faster, he explains. “We’ll soon start a clinical trial to test a medicated tear replacement drop containing testosterone,” he adds. Most people have what’s known as evaporative dry eye: the tears dry up because the oil glands get clogged. “Symptoms can include redness, blurry or fluctuating vision, eye fatigue and a feeling of grittiness,” Pepose says. As part of treatment, he recommends nutritional components such as omega-3 fats, found in supplements, fatty fish and flaxseed oil, to decrease total body inflammation and help tear production. Therapy may also include artificial tears or LipiFlow, a heat treatment. “It massages plugged lipid glands in the eyelids and keeps them open,” he explains.

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Chiropractor Jason Rhodes, St. Louis Neurotherapy Institute Regardless of whether they are true migraines, severe headaches can put your life on hold. From the chiropractic perspective, these headaches often are severe muscle tension headaches. Chronic forward head posture causes extreme tension in muscles that go up the back of the neck or over the eyes, causing headaches. One simple treatment is to fill a hot water bottle, cover it with a towel and lie on your back in bed with the hot water bottle under your neck. The shape of the water bottle restores the correct neck curve, and the heat relaxes your muscles. Migraines often have symptoms that include nausea and visual and auditory disturbances that alert the sufferer to their start. Low magnesium can also trigger migraines. Relief can be obtained by taking medications or supplements, and lying down in a dark, quiet room. At the Institute, we do a neurofeedback test looking for high beta waves, which indicate hyperactivity of the midbrain, typical with migraine sufferers.

Chiropractor Robert Elder, Metro Chiropractic Structure can affect function. If the neck is out of the correct curvature, it puts pressure on spinal and cranial nerves, which can trigger migraines. Restoring correct alignment helps with nerve and muscle triggers. I take processed food out of the diet, including artificial sweeteners. Often the source is food sensitivity. Wheat protein, not gluten, can be very inflammatory. Processed sugar and sometimes soy can be triggers. People think they are eating a good diet, but the foods are not necessarily healthy for them. I ask patients to keep a food log of what they eat and when they get a migraine. Poor blood sugar management can cause severe headaches, so I encourage small, frequent meals to keep blood sugar constant. Stressed adrenal glands can also trigger migraines, along with our environment, which can deposit toxins over time. Good nutrition can make a big difference in headache frequency and severity.

[ tinnitus & hearing loss ] Hearing bells or a high-pitched whine? Tinnitus is the perception of sound in one or both ears or in the head when no external sound is present. While often referred to as ringing, some people hear hissing, roaring or chirping. Tinnitus can be intermittent or constant and range from subtle to shattering.

Don’t wear earplugs to try to muffle tinnitus; it blocks normal sound and can make the problem worse. For most people, just having some background noise makes the tinnitus manageable. Good information is available at ata.org, the American Tinnitus Association.

Audiologist Robert Noble, Associated Hearing Professionals One in five people have tinnitus, due most commonly to hearing loss. Our hearing organ, the cochlea, is arranged by pitch, high to low. When we lose stimulation to some frequency of the auditory range, the body’s reaction is to turn up the noise sensitivity dials, latching onto a phantom ringing sound as a replacement. With hearing-loss related tinnitus, one approach is to correct the loss with hearing aids, reintroducing that range of sounds, so tinnitus fades into the background. If turning off the aids at night makes tinnitus louder, the new Lyric hearing aid can be placed in the ear canal and stay there for four months before being replaced.

Audiologist Stephanie Reichardt, ENT Associates As we age, hearing declines gradually, and we may not notice it. It’s the third most common aging issue after heart problems and arthritis. Spouses or family members are more likely to notice our hearing loss first. Patients come in for tinnitus and often find they need hearing aids. Hearing aids are smaller and more aesthetic than ever. If tinnitus does not lessen with hearing amplification, try running a fan or other background noise at night, when tinnitus is most noticeable. A physician can evaluate other causes of tinnitus, like underlying medical conditions. A hearing center can run tests that help determine if the problem is in the eardrum, middle or inner ear, or the auditory nerve.

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[ stopping back pain in its tracks ] Back pain can sideline us from our busy, active lifestyles. Though some spinal changes may be inevitable, treating them can lessen their impact. Dr. James Sturm, Injury Specialists Debilitating low back pain comes from a variety of causes, including spinal stenosis, narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses the spinal nerves. Pain is worse with walking and standing, and is relieved by bending forward because it opens up the back. If the nerve pressure is due to a thickening of the spinal ligament, minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD) can whittle the ligament back during a brief outpatient procedure to relieve the pain. Spinal stenosis can also be caused by arthritis and the formation of bone spurs. Painful arthritis in the back can be relieved by radiofrequency ablation, a treatment that numbs the joints. Disk herniation typically causes radiating pain down a leg. Degenerative disk disease that doesn’t radiate is worsened by bending forward, the opposite of spinal stenosis. If back pain persists, the patient may have a combination of features that need to be sorted out by a pain specialist.

the spine. People with spinal stenosis don’t go to the gym because it hurts. Rather than putting them through exercises to increase range of motion, isometric exercises can strengthen those small supporting spinal muscles without excessive movement. It works at any fitness level, even with osteoporosis. There are two things that worsen back pain: deconditioning of the muscles from avoidance of exercise and a poor diet. We’ve found that if patients do isometrics once a week to rebuild, walk every day and get enough D3 and calcium, along with omega-3 for decreasing inflammation, they do well.

Brenda Kingen, Kingen Chiropractic Wellness Center Many people have been told by their doctors that back pain is normal at their age, and they should learn to live with it. That doesn’t mean they can’t get that area loosened up with a little movement to take the pressure off the spinal nerves and strengthen the core muscles that support

[ great idea When you brush your teeth at night, stand on one leg, first holding on to the sink with one hand, then with one finger, then without holding on. (It can take a while to get to this point.) Hold that pose until you’ve brushed your top teeth, then switch legs while you brush your bottom teeth. When you can hold the pose for a full minute without holding on, you’ll start to notice an improvement in balance, lessening your chances of falling.

[ troubling constipation ] When we can’t go, we feel slow—and out of sorts. “The large intestine is like a 4- to-5-foot trash compactor,” says Dr. David Benage of Gateway G a s t r o e n t e r o l o g y. “After nutrients are extracted higher up, it takes the liquid waste and converts it into a solid, reabsorbing the water so we don’t get dehydrated.” Constipation occurs when the waste takes too long to move through the bowel, he adds. “If it moves too slow, too much liquid is extracted and the solids become harder to move.” Other common causes of constipation include general dehydration, medication side effects, lack of physical exercise, electrolyte imbalance and low thyroid. “If constipation is a recent occurrence, you might try increasing exercise, drinking more liquids and increasing dietary fiber to add bulk and make stool easier to move,” Benage says. If those changes don’t help, bulk fiber powders like Metamucil and Miralax can add significant fiber to the diet. “We prefer to start with the safest treatments and work from there,” he says. Chronic constipation should be evaluated by a physician. “Don’t try to self-diagnose,” Benage says. “See a doctor to eliminate the possibility of a bowel tumor, large polyps, narrowing of the colon, or a neurological disease.”

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“What do I want to do first? It’s like a kid in a candy store,” says nonagenarian Gladys Barker of her life as a Gatesworth resident and Oasis member. The residential community and the lifestyle program are teaming up to celebrate their shared commitment to enriching seniors’ lives and their two big upcoming anniversaries: 25 years for The Gatesworth and 30 for Oasis. Together they will provide fresh opportunities for seniors to interact and delve into new activities via a joint effort, the Founder’s Series. The partnership is natural, say Gatesworth co-founder and president David Smith and Oasis founder Marylen Mann. “In terms of an overall vision, we just share a lot in common with Oasis: extend, enhance and enrich the lives of senior adults,” Smith says. Mann agrees. “At Oasis, our job is to develop a model for successful aging, and this is supporting that role model.” When Smith and his partners opened The Gatesworth in 1988, they set out to build the best retirement community in America, he says. “In many ways, we’ve accomplished even more than I imagined,” Smith says, and points to The Gatesworth being named one of the nation’s top 10 retirement communities by Forbes Magazine. “I think David Smith and his partners had a real vision when they created the Gatesworth,” Mann says. Her vision for Oasis, which she created in 1982, was “to provide opportunities for people older than 50, in terms of continuing to learn, expand their world...and provide meaningful volunteer roles,” she says. Most of all, Mann hoped to create a community for senior adults. “The social aspect of aging is terribly important:

to be intellectually active, physically active and engaged,” she says. Oasis offers dozens of classes and service projects, and Mann is david smith, marylen mann especially proud of the photo by tim parker photography inter-generational tutoring program, which pairs adults with schoolchildren who need extra assistance. Oasis now has more than 370,000 members in 40 cities. As Gladys Barker’s busy schedule attests, these two organizations keep seniors on the go, and the programs they have planned for fall promise to amp up the action. Barker will serve as honorary co-chair of the kickoff cocktail party at The Gatesworth Sept. 27. The Menus and Memories series will explore the connection between food and nostalgia. As part of the program, three area chefs, including The Gatesworth’s executive chef Brian Hardy, will cook lunch for participants and talk about what led them into culinary careers. Through the Creating A Legacy project, seniors will explore what they want their lives to signify and create written, videotaped or artifact archives of their experiences. “This is the most exciting time of my life,” Barker says. “I’ve lived a long time, and I believe it’s because of Oasis and The Gatesworth. They keep me energized; that’s why I’m as good as I am.”

The Gatesworth is located at One McKnight Place. For more information, call 314.993.0111 or visit thegatesworth.com. Cover provided by the gatesworth

Dr. robert boyle has been voted a “top Doc in St. louis” by other St. louis dentists, was featured in Newsweek magazine as a “leader in Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry” (Dec., 2011) and was voted the “best Dentist in West County” by his patients. Dr. boyle and his staff cater to patients who expect the highest quality care delivered with a more personalized level of attention. For you, this means more time with Dr. boyle to discuss your issues, concerns, and goals. For you, this means that Dr. boyle provides the most comfortable dental care tailored to your specific needs. the results look great, feel great and last a long time. Dr. boyle is not a high volume dentist. He believes his responsibility is to his patients and their health. Many years ago, there was a patient who came to Dr. boyle only for his check-ups and cleanings and, if any treatment was needed, the patient would go to a “cheaper” dentist to save money. twelve years ago, the same patient began having Dr. boyle do all his dental work. recently, Dr. boyle asked why the patient no longer went to the “cheaper” dentist? our patient said; “When you do the work, Dr. boyle, it never hurts, my teeth look great and your dental work lasts a whole lot longer than the work done by the other dentist”. our patient said he realized; “Ultimately, it is less expensive to do it right. you get what you pay for.” If this sounds like the approach to dental care you are looking for, Dr. boyle and his caring, professional staff at Clarkson Dental Group would love to be of service.

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the delicate ingénue on NBC’s musical comedy Smash, got her start as American Idol’s runner-up in season five (2006). Now, she stars in an ensemble cast alongside Debra Messing, Angelica Huston, Megan Hilty and Jack Davenport. McPhee is generally laid-back in her approach to red carpet looks, favoring tightly pulled back buns or messy, windswept hair—but she shines with an ultra glam look, just like the woman she emulates on Smash, Marilyn Monroe. In addition to various fundraising concerts and projects, McPhee is also a spokesperson for Malaria No More, a nonprofit that distributes mosquito nets in impoverished areas of Africa.

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With precise brows come precise lashes: skip mascara and maximize glam with falsies by Andrea Modlash. Just be sure to follow the directions on your glue or you might lose the lashes you were born with.

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Smooth a creamy black/brown pencil liner, like Lancome Le Crayon Khôl in Black Coffee, in a medium line across top lashes. Blend a neutral brown shadow from the lashline to just above the crease.

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Red isn’t the only classic lip color—channel old Hollywood with a creamy, opaque pink lipstick. MAC Casual Color in Relaxation is the perfect tint for lips and the apples of your cheeks to create an innocent glow that will perfectly contrast with your come-hither eyes.

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Patty: Stop the presses! Raschelle and I agree! I only recently joined the Facebook world, mostly to see my cute nieces and nephews and their adorable children. I must admit that when I first signed up, I did look up old boyfriends (who apparently have not embraced Facebook or have changed their names to elude me). I say, don’t do it! You don’t want or need to know where this guy is, what he is doing and with whom. Nor do you need to see who ‘likes’ his comments or that he has a regular routine of posting adorable videos of his kitten. None of this will help move the relationship forward. Remember, too, if you friend him, he will also see your pithy and sarcastic comments, and some guys just aren’t ready for the ‘true you’ until later in your relationship. Raschelle: Do not friend him on Facebook, or ‘Fakebook’ as I like to call it. Media outlets are great for bragging about the best, most fabulous parts of your life to college friends or keeping in touch with distant cousins, but when it comes to a new love interest, back away from the keyboard. New love is hard enough without Facebook. Who is that new pretty friend he just added? Why is he tagged in that photo with her? Oh, why was he at that party, I thought he wasn’t feeling well? It starts off innocent, but before you know it you’ll have crossed the line from curious to creepy. Voltaire said it best (yes, I can quote French philosophers on the fly): “The secret of being boring is to say everything.” Each year friends have a costume party to celebrate Halloween. It’s pretty fun, but I hate dressing up. Should I decline if I’m not willing to come in costume? —Creeped-Out but Not Creepy

Patty: Parties with rules—yep, you have to follow them. That said, I have never worn a costume to a party. Mostly because I can’t imagine going to a costume shop and trying on clothing that has been worn by other people. So what’s the solution? Wear your pajamas and robe—not the slinky ones, the flannel ones. Add your slippers, and you’re good to go. If anyone asks who you’re dressed as, just say Hugh Hefner. Because you know there is a really good chance that someone else will show up inappropriately dressed as a Playboy Bunny. Just point and say, “I’m with her.” Another advantage: Once you hit the front door after the party, you are all ready for bed! Raschelle: I disagree; you can go to a costume party as yourself. Look, there is nothing more embarrassing than a bunch of adults pretending to be someone they’re not—we already have to do that all week long. And I can’t even begin to tell you how I feel about ‘couples costumes,’ like when the guy is a pirate and his date is Mrs. Pirate. I would offer this bit of advice, however: Be sure to arrive late so everyone has had plenty of time to drink, and they’ll barely notice you. If you absolutely cannot bring yourself to buck the costume edict, grab that old Nixon mask from the attic and put it on just for your entrance; as entertainment, you can see how many people there even know who Nixon was. >> Patty Hannum is the youngest of six children and, according to her, has always been her parents’ favorite child. >> Raschelle Burton is easily distracted by shiny things.

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You are invited to the Fifth Anniversary of the

Parc Provence Remember Me Art Exposition

Remember Me Weaving Communities Together Through Art & Imagination

The annual art exhibition Remember Me celebrates its fifth anniversary with more than 200 works of art created by Residents with dementia. This year’s theme, “Weaving Communities Together Through Art and Imagination,” describes a cooperative venture directed by Parc Provence including Residents from other senior care communities. A tapestry woven by participating Residents will be on display along with a number of other works in varying mediums.

This logo was created from Residents’ work.

Remember Me is part of the exceptional Activities Department at Parc Provence. Directing more than 80 activities each day, the Activities Department’s 35-member team uses the expertise of art, music and other therapy specialists. The unique program is designed to meet the preferences and cognitive abilities of the Residents. The Activity Department is one of the key elements that sets Parc Provence apart from other senior communities across the country. The public is invited to view the Remember Me display from September 16~27 at Parc Provence: 605 Coeur De Ville Drive, Creve Coeur, MO 63141.

Where dementia care has been raised to the level of an art form.

For more information, visit www.parcprovence.com or call 314-542-2500.

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There’s a whole lot more to Mediterranean cruising than the white-washed ports of Greece and Italy. The Mediterranean Sea, after all, is the third-largest in the world and touches 21 countries across three continents. So why not go someplace out of the ordinary? That thinking is how we ended up on Silversea Cruise 5211, a remarkable journey into Moorish Iberia and a time when Spain and Portugal dominated Europe. In a span of 10 days and eight ports, we visited the docks where Portuguese ships set sail to discover the Americas, where parts of Europe saw 900 years of Moorish rule and where islands are littered with prehistoric monoliths that archeologists are still trying to decipher 7,000 years later. Starting in Lisbon, we made ports of call in Cadiz and Malaga on the Spanish mainland; Palma de Mallorca and Port Mahon in the Balearic Islands; Sardinia in Italy; Corsica in France; and Monte Carlo in Monaco. And given how well Silversea took care of us, the biggest thing we had to worry about was still fitting into our clothes when the cruise ended. We even had a personal butler—there’s nothing like finding the mini bar stocked with your faves after coming back from a day of touring. Or picking up the phone for a pot of English tea (24 hours a day). And because Silversea works with only the most reputable tour companies, I was confident that our land tours would help us use the short time in each port to experience as much as possible. At most stops, several 36 |

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tour options were offered, some themed around sports, like kayaking past the Maro Cliffs of Nerja, Spain, or bicycling around the island of Menorca. Others were designed more as cultural exchanges through food, say, port tasting in Lisbon or Cannonau sampling in Sardinia. Passengers who prefer to wander the charming, ancient cities on their own could simply consult the onboard Shore Concierge. One big advantage to an itinerary like Iberia is the more intimate experience. Because these were the less-common Mediterranean areas, they were, by definition, less touristy. That means they were easier to maneuver and the sites rarely had long lines. That happy scenario, in turn, made the cities and their attractions more enjoyable and more personal. And while the pace of ‘a different day, a different port’ is certainly brisk, I found that most of these stops didn’t need much more time than the cruise allotted them, especially for people with limited vacation days. A day in each port was long enough, also, to give us a chance to stop at cafés and sample local specialties like fresh sardines (they don’t resemble the canned) and pasteis de nata (calling them custard tarts simply does not do them justice). Even though the cruise includes all onboard meals, there is something special about sitting at a wobbly-legged café table in a cobblestoned square and trying to communicate what you want to the owner.

clockwise from top left: docked in ajaccio, corsica; the promenade in menorca, spain; the pool deck moored outside malaga, spain; a stairwell on board: Paella (center)

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top to bottom: onboard lobby; leaving palma de majorca; mahon, menorca; abbalicious night

If you don’t get to do that at every port, no worries, since the ship (in our case, the 540-passenger Silver Spirit) sets the mood by offering specialties of the region the night before you dock in each destination. Prior to the Spanish ports, we had Serrano ham, gazpacho Andaluz and paella; for our French port, options included foie gras, escargot and sole Veronique. Access to food is never a problem on a cruise (unless, of course, you’d like your access to be limited), and with Silversea, everything from in-suite meals (all rooms are suites) to wine and spirits is included in the cost. The ships are ‘fine dining’ venues, not buffets (you can, however, opt for a buffet at breakfast or lunch). But that doesn’t mean your choices are limited. If you don’t want to go to the formal dining room every night, or the equally fine Italian La Terazzo (my personal favorite), there’s a tapas bar, Stars Supper Club, with small plates, live music and dancing. Or The Grill, which offers ‘hot rock’ dining al fresco overlooking the pool deck. That’s where you grill your own seafood or prime meat over a heated volcanic rock—it’s fun, casual and different. By the same token, if you want something more exclusive, there is a Relais & Chateaux restaurant onboard, Le Champagne, where a six-course menu is paired with wines from “the world’s most distinguished wine regions.” This meal is extra, and I couldn’t imagine why anyone would need to go beyond the already tony offerings at the other dining rooms—until I tried it. Not only does the menu include things like Osetra caviar and Maine lobster, but there are only about a dozen tables. If, after all the touring and eating that is part of every cruise day, you don’t want to just plop into bed and enter the land of Nod, there are plenty of night-owl activities each night, even on this small ship. We sampled everything from smooth jazz ensembles to lounge singers to The Stars of Silversea, a group of energetic young performers who put on a different variety show each night. I’m still humming Dancing Queen from our ABBAlicious night!

[ if you go on a cruise ] Consider booking for the beginning or end of the season. The weather conditions are still good, but there will be fewer tourists, so you can better enjoy the sights.

Reserve your appointments early for on-ship dining or spa treatments. Some venues are very small and may get completely booked if you wait too long.

Think about how many tours you really need/want. It’s nice to take a day or two off from sightseeing just to relax. Sometimes it’s hard to remember, this is a vacation!

Doing your homework will maximize your time and money. Some ports are small, with city centers within walking distance of the dock. In those, you might want to do your own leisurely self-guided tour, saving the fees of a guide and giving yourself a little more freedom to explore independently. Buy a few pieces of flashy costume jewelry to take on your cruise, and leave the good stuff at home. Even though there are room safes, you might not want to risk losing your valuables in unfamiliar ports that could have theft issues.

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For easier packing, try to pick a color scheme and bring clothes that will mix and match in that scheme. Also: REI carries quick-dry underwear and socks you can wash in the sink and wear in an hour. Remember: Even though there are laundry rooms you can use onboard, they are continuously busy. I once had someone take my wet load out of the washer, put it in the dryer, and promptly shrink everything I brought on board because they wanted to use the washer! I do, however, recommend the ship’s laundering service, in which they pick up and deliver your laundry. There is a charge, but even your underwear comes back pressed!

LEISURE

going gl bal presented by

debuting in abu dhabi

Dubai’s neighbor, Abu Dhabi, mixes cultural elements, glitz and new attractions into one stunning destination. Two new luxury hotels are opening soon: The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Sept. 15 and the Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, which bows later this year.

paddlewheel revival

You can rediscover America’s heartland aboard or queen of the only authentic overnight paddlewheel steamboats recently launched. The Mississippi River cruises let guests experience the history, heritage and culture of America’s heartland as they explore historic ports like New Orleans, Chattanooga and Pittsburgh, to name a few. They offer five-star accommodations, award-winning entertainment and fine dining.

american Queen mississippi, two of the

the

marrakech spa

Le Spa at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, which opened this summer, offers

a luxurious sanctuary inspired by Middle Eastern traditions and contemporary Western treatments. By embracing a holistic approach to well-being, Le Spa incorporates herbs and plants from the surrounding Atlas Mountains into its treatments. The resort is located amid acres of lush gardens, which makes it a perfect spot for complete relaxation or for experiencing the area’s vibrancy. It’s a short drive to Jemaa el-Fna, the bustling market that serves as a social and cultural center.

once in a lifetime

Lucky adventurers will be heading ‘down under’ Nov. 14 to the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef in Australia to witness a total eclipse of the sun. This northern region of Australia is the best viewing spot to experience the total eclipse, which lasts 2 minutes. You can gaze in amazement at what previous observers describe as “the most spectacular thing I’ve ever seen.”

all aboard!

For a legendary journey, the gleaming carriages of will transport passengers on several European routes. There’s the Classic European, six days from Venice to London, or starting in April 2013, a new series of rail voyages offer trips to two Scandinavian capitals: Copenhagen and Stockholm.

the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

south american tourism

Brazil is making headlines with its impressive tourism boom. Other areas of the continent—namely Chile, Peru and Argentina—have experienced a growth in tourism, but Brazil is reaping the benefits of two major upcoming sporting events: the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016.

quick bites] presented by

[ a restored gem ]

Kirkwood resident Jim Campbell, a former Blues hockey player, is restoring Kirkwood’s Geyer Inn. The historic tavern at 220 S. Geyer Road, was shuttered in 2010 after the death of owner Frank Rodman. Four months ago, Campbell purchased the 1903 structure which was owned by his wife’s great uncle in the 1960s. Campbell hopes to have the gut rehab completed by Thanksgiving and plans to offer a full-service bar with an abbreviated menu of appetizers.

[ taste bud tours ]

StL Culinary Tours is a brand new business that offers guided tours of gems from the St. Louis food scene. Guests can enjoy an intimate evening of food and drink in the company of chefs, beverage experts, artisan food producers and local farmers. The inaugural tours (October and November) showcase Maplewood’s culinary scene. Subsequent tours are planned for downtown, Clayton, Webster, the CWE and Chaumette Winery.

[ new choice ]

Mohammed Abady and Sherry Rouhani, the husband-wife team from Blackberry Cafe and Catering, recently opened Choice in the Clayton space formerly occupied by Gourmet to Go, They’ll offer made-from-scratch Middle Eastern and Greek dishes inspired by the couple’s upbringing and culinary travels, both for eat-in and take-out.

[ growth spurt ]

Balaban’s has acquired an additional 2,046 square feet of adjacent space it plans to use for private events and intimate dining. It also will house Balaban’s Library Wines, special bottles from the original Café Balaban cellar. Completion is expected in time for the holidays.

[ missouri marketplace ] The Best of Missouri Market,

which attracts more than 26,000 visitors annually, will be held Oct. 6 and 7 at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Nearly 150 vendors from all over the state participate in this sustainable, local shopping event, and this year, one-third of the vendors are new.

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

Maritz Journeys provides luxury travel across the globe for small group and individual travelers.

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

[ soulard’s ] 1731 s. 7th street | 314.241.7956

[ amuse bouche ] THE scene |

Neighborhood bar and grill

THE CHEF |

Russell Byers

THE PRICES |

Appetizers $9 to $14; sandwiches $10 to $11; entrees $23 to $30

THE FAVORITES |

Pepper Black Angus Filet, Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup, Blackened Grouper, Grilled Chicken Asiago, Tomato Mushroom Bisque

Soulard’s is celebrating a big birthday, 35 years. The neighborhood mainstay is visited by St. Louisans far and wide and has snagged its share of ‘best of’s over the years. Owned and operated by the Badock family, the place is innocuous from the street, but inside it’s a distinctive mix of funk and formal, with walls of mirrors and a brick fireplace flanked by two suits of armor. It sits at the edge of the tight-knit Soulard community, right on 7th (Broadway) and Soulard streets. The food is not fussy, but it is gourmet with things like blue cheese-encrusted scallops and peppered pork tenderloin with raspberry sauce. Most offerings reflect the area’s French heritage with Creole sauces and seasonings. We started with the very good Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup ($4.25). An appetizer of Creole Marinated Calamari ($10) was flavorful, with plenty of file and cayenne, but it was more spinach salad topped with

fried calamari rings than the other way around. The honey mustard dressing was sweet and tangy. The Soulard’s House Salad ($6.50) was very good, especially the sweet, vinegary dressing with herbs that is sold by the bottle. A soup special, TomatoMushroom Bisque, was delicious as a chunky version of creamed tomato soup. Entrees come with soup or salad and either veggie or starch, a great value. The Grouper ($23) here is nicely presented: it comes wonderfully seasoned with blackening spices and topped with lemon butter, which adds that irresistible richness. We chose the house starch, a twice-baked potato mashed with butter, sour cream and seasonings and re-stuffed back into the potato skin. Note, though, that the fish fillet is on the small side, about 4 or 5 ounces, and starts out frozen. The Peppered Black Angus Filet ($30) was sizable and very good, a tender slab of meat sparsely dotted with large-crush pepper that did not overwhelm the natural flavors. The steak

sauce was cognac-mushroom, which I found too alcohol-tasting and almost gummy in texture. I had the same complaint with the white wine sauce that accompanied a special of the night, Grilled Chicken Asiago. The dish was still good— tender breast meat with asiago cheese melted on top—despite the thick sauce’s alcohol, which overwhelmed rather than complemented the other ingredients. The accompanying creamy spinachmushroom risotto was both a huge portion and done correctly to al dente. For dessert, we had the house specialties: Marge’s Amish Cheese Pie and Catholean’s Bread Pudding. The pie was crustless and very creamy, with a light layer of whip cream on top and a cream cheese texture. It came topped with raspberry sauce—all quite satisfying. The bread pudding, dotted with apples and peaches, was too mushy for my taste, but the flavor, tinged with whiskey, was good.

[ chef chat ] >> russell byers PEDIGREE

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

30 years in the business

grouper | This member of the sea bass family has firm flesh that works well for just about any cooking preparation. It’s found in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic and served as fillets (often frozen), because its skin is strongly flavored.

FAVORITE INGREDIENT Favorite restaurant

Rock Shrimp | Often called popcorn shrimp, these small members of the shrimp family got their name from their rock-hard shells. They are caught from Virginia to the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the coast of California and in the Caribbean. They can be found fresh in season, July through November.

favorite cookbook

Angus beef |Technically Aberdeen Angus, it’s the most common breed in the U.S. Certified Angus Beef must meet certain standards of marbling, tenderness, age and color.

Creole seasonings

Sidney Street Cafe

Emeril’s New Orleans Cooking and Cooking at Home by Julia Child and Jacques Pepin

Most Memorable Dining Experience

Emeril’s New Orleans restaurant

[ aftertaste ] >>While this place doesn’t emphasize ‘local’ or farm-to-table eating, it offers basically a full meal for a good price. And the food is pretty good.

‑—Denise W. of Richmond Heights

>> We love going here for the Creole-style meals and the neighborhood ambience. ‑—Alan M. of Clayton

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PHOTO LEISURE ALBUM

[arts&entertainment] [september]

by lexie purcell

now [ art ]

[ movies ] t&s saw it!

zero guilt

The Words >> When a struggling writer finds a manuscript

10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Oct. 27 The Philip Slein Gallery Free 314.361.2617 >> New York artist John Zinsser explores the joy he finds in creating abstract art.

hidden inside a valise at a Parisian antiques shop, he’s not sure if it’s luck, fate or a cruel joke. What Rory Jansen does know is that he’s never read anything more moving. When this novel is published under his name, he becomes the darling of the literary world—until the true author tracks him down in Central Park. As a writer, watching a plagiarist dig his own grave made my stomach turn. But The Words goes beyond ethics; even if an author can be forgiven for a life-altering mistake, living with the guilt afterward requires its own selfdeluding work of fiction. Should You See It? Yes, a great film featuring great actors in gut-wrenching situations. —C.K.

now - 1/13/13

drawn in copper: Italian Prints in the Age of Barocci (exhibition) Saint Louis Art Museum | Free | slam.org now - 10/20 b. wurtz (exhibition) White Flag Projects | Free | whiteflagprojects.org

9/24-9/30 stl design week

Event prices and locations vary | stldesignweek.com

[ theater ] 9/20-9/30 to kill a mockingbird

8 p.m. | Insight Theatre Company | $5 to $30 | insighttheatrecompany.com 9/22 celebrating 10 seasons: a fundraising cabaret | Stray Dog Theatre 7 p.m. | Tower Grove Abbey | $40 | 314.865.1995

9/21-9/30 tony and liz tie the knot

Photo by Peter Wochniak

jr.

7 p.m. | The Gaslight Theater | $40 to $60 | gaslighttheater.net

my one and only

now

Stages | $15 to $55 | 314.821.2407 >> Tap dancing, adventure and romance fill the stage during this high energy, light-hearted musical.

>> 9/22 - 1/27 The Art of the Brick

The Magic House Free with museum admission | magichouse.org Legos come to life in an art exhibition featuring more than 1 million bricks in more than 30 intricate sculptures created by New York artist Nathan Sawaya.

9/23

Monarch Watch 1 to 3 p.m. | Shaw Nature Reserve Free with reserve admission mobot.org/classes

Viewed at The chase park plaza cinema

LAWLESS >> This is a highly entertaining movie about

a real-life backwoods bootlegging family, the Bondurants, of Franklin, Va. Amid gangsters and corrupt politicians invading from Chicago, the Bondurant boys resist the demand for kickbacks from their bootlegging business. Things get very violent as Forrest Bondurant (Tom Hardy) manages to repel the bad guys, with the help of his volatile brother Howard (Jason Clarke). Meanwhile little brother Jack (Shia LaBeouf) grows ‘the family business’ while he courts an Amish preacher’s daughter (Mia Wasikowska). Set in 1931, I can’t remember a movie since O Brother, Where Art Thou that so appealingly recreates the sounds and scenery of a historical period. It is a visually beautiful movie, with all the right components: action, suspense and romance. Should You See It? Absolutely, don’t miss it! —D.W.

[ etc. ]

9/19 france and the future of europe (lecture) 5:30 p.m. | Ridgley Hall W.U. | Free | 314.757.6860

9/22 International Folk Dancing

7:30 to 10:45 p.m. | University United Methodist Church | $3 | 314.726.5737 9/21 bioblitz (nature field study) 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Tower Grove Park academyofsciencestl.org

celebration of oneness

1 to 4 p.m. | Strauss Park | gitana-inc.org >> People of all backgrounds celebrate Holi, during which they cover each other with brilliantly colored powders while enjoying unique cultural performances.

Viewed at the moolah

[ music ] 9/27 anthony hamilton

7:30 p.m. | Fox Theatre | $40 to $70 | metrotix.com

9/22 the orchid ensemble

8 p.m. | Touhill Performing Arts Center | $20 | touhill.org

9/23 javier mendoza

5 to 7 p.m. | Oak Knoll Park | Free | 314.290.8544

music of ray charles

7:30 p.m. Powell Hall $35 to $65 slso.org >> Ellis Hall, friend and protégé of Ray Charles, celebrates the American music icon in a concert event.

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PROPERTIES

ts prop

9929 Litzsinger Road

T&S ] properties 9929 Litzsinger Road by rebecca koenig

photo by alise o’brien

REAL ESTATE

listing price | $2,975,000 listing agent |steven lange and stephanie oliver of dielmann sotheby’s international realty Surrounded by mature trees and miles of riding trails, the house and equestrian estate at 9929 Litzsinger Road feel like a sanctuary to its owner. “It’s beautiful in every season,” she says. “It’s so green now, and in the winter when there is snowfall on the trees.” Its peace and privacy are two of the reasons she has loved living at the address for the past six years. “Comfortable but elegant” is how the homeowner describes the five-bedroom, 10-bathroom home. “As big as it is, it’s very cozy in the way it’s laid out,” she says. “Especially the kitchen and breakfast area, where people are always congregating.” The open kitchen has a large granite island with lots of room to cook, eat or work, and it overlooks the family room, which allows the chef to socialize. “We could be cooking in the kitchen while watching TV, listening to music or conversing with people in the family room,” the homeowner says. She converted the top floor into several suites, which her teenage daughters enjoyed. One has its own living room, staircase and balcony; another has a fireplace. The first-floor master bedroom has a walk-in closet and is attached to a study that could be converted into a home office. The bathtub in the marble master bathroom is set off in an alcove with a bay window. The homeowner especially likes the well-lit atrium hallways, which she calls charming. Dozens of exterior doors open up the house for entertaining.

Equestrians will love the property’s proximity to Ladue’s riding trails, the homeowner says, which stretch for 27 miles beyond the backyard. While many riders have to travel at length to a stable, she recalls, “I could go out my door and be on the trails in 15 minutes.” Four horses lived on the property at one time, enjoying the multiple-stall barn at the end of the driveway, which is heated and air-conditioned and has a cobblestone floor. The homeowner enjoyed watching them roam in the paddock through the breakfast room window. Non-riders could convert the barn into a studio or garage. The property also features a pool, hot tub and lighted tennis court. The homeowner says her move out-of-state is the only thing that could prompt her to leave this Ladue haven. “It’s just one of those houses that you walk into and feel good,” she says.

photo by steve stelzer

photo by alise o’brien cover photo by suzy gorman

Clayton Gardens Custom Home Tour

Considering Building Your Dream Home? You are invited to attend a custom design-build seminar followed by a home tour.

Come See 5 Elegant Custom Homes | Saturday, October 6, 2012 | 10:00am-12:00pm 8301 Maryland Avenue, Suite 100 Clayton, Missouri 63105 Schedule of Events

Speakers

Sign-In and Refreshments

Michael Rechan - President, Michael Lauren Development

10-11am:

Custom Home Development Design-Build Seminar

11am-12pm:

Walking Tour

Michael Lauren Development LLC (MLD) is a Homer award-winning, residential development firm that designs and creates custom homes that meet the discriminating standards of its affluent clientele. The firm has been ranked within the Top 15 Largest Home Builders list as published by the St. Louis Business Journal for both 2011 and 2012, and its projects featured in lifestyle magazines such as Town & Style. The firm provides an end-to-end home building service that encompasses lot acquisition, architectural design, zoning approval, full construction management and design finishes.

9:30-10am:

RSVP REQUIRED: CLAYTONGARDENSTOUR.COM

Paul Doerner - Principal, Lawrence Group Paul is a founding partner of the Lawrence Group, a multi discipline Architecture, Interiors, and Landscape Design firm headquartered in St. Louis. For the past 28 years he has been in charge of the firms’ residential projects which include Apartment and Condominium developments as well as custom, private residential designs. Paul has had a lifelong passion for residential design which he has been able to display in his weekly Homework column in Town & Style.

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The

Number One Coldwell Banker affiliate in Missouri! Kim Carney 314-422-7449 TheCarneyTeam.com

5 Crescent Meadows Court Eureka | 63025

10 Daniel Road Ladue | 63124

9816 Old Warson Road Ladue | 63124

[neighborhood gems by rebecca koenig

Webster Groves

The Gellman Team Mark: 314-578-1123 | Neil: 314-283-4363 TheGellmanTeam.com

8025 Maryland Ave., Unit 5A Clayton | 63105 8025Maryland5A.com

625 North Mosley Road Creve Coeur | 63141 625Mosley.com

408 Willow Weald Path Chestefield | 63005 408WillowWeald.com

34 Glen Eagles Drive Ladue | 63124 34GlenEagles.com

19203 Brookhollow Drive Wildwood | 63038 19203Brookhollow.com

15400 Timpaige Drive Chesterfield | 63017 15400Timpaige.com

soledad emerson, 6, of webster groves

photo by bill barrett

Tracy Whitworth office: 314-647-1778 | cell: 636-394-4345 TracyWhitworth.CBP1.com 40 Lemp Road Kirkwood | 63122

Coldwell Banker Premier Group 314-647-0001 || ColdwellBankerPremier.com For 24-hour information on any home, please call 314-732-0656

82 Aberdeen Place clayton $875,000 4 bedrooms 3.5 baths Updated baths and newer eat-in kitchen. First floor family room, 3 fireplaces, deck, water feature, two car garage, very nice rec room in lower level. 81 Aberdeen Place clayton $749,900

Chocolate lava erupts out of an ice cream volcano painted on the wall and flows beneath a bold proclamation: “You are in control of your ice cream destiny.” With more than two dozen flavors, not to mention whole chocolate-dipped bananas, Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream delivers many options for diners seeking their frozen dessert fortunes. Trained in the art of ice cream creation at the University of Wisconsin, Beckie Jacobs

opened the shop in 2003 to provide the community with ice cream made on site with milk from Illinois cows. On any given night, customers may find flavors like cinnamon and cantaloupe, the original Velvet Freeze recipe for Gold Coast Chocolate, and Play Ball, a Cracker Jack-inspired blend offered during Cardinals season. One teen employee, Myra Gerst, stuffs vanilla ice cream into styrofoam cups to send to the Fox Theatre. Gerst pauses mid-scoop to explain why she works at Serendipity. “It’s a family tradition to come in after eating dinner out,” she says. “I applied for the job when I turned 16.” The high school junior, whose favorite flavors include Cookie Monster and Butter Pecan, says she gets tired of other kinds of ice cream, but not Serendipity’s. She’s watched Jacobs make the ice cream and helped clean the machine—but hasn’t gotten to make it herself, yet.

Pudd’nhead Books Pudd’nhead Wilson is the title character of Mark Twain’s last novel and, Nikki Furrer says, “an attorney no one should trust to practice law.” The owner of Pudd’nhead Books can empathize; she knew from the first day of law school she did not want to go into practice. “I’ve always wanted to do this,” she says. “I didn’t think there was anything else I could do.” The attorney thing didn’t work out, and Furrer has been selling books to local kids and adults since she opened in 2008. Wuthering Heights and Moby Dick T-shirts

are displayed in the store, which hosts occasional book signings. It has several lists of recommended reading, including What to Read Instead of 50 Shades of Gray and Young Adult for Adults That Don’t Read Young Adult, which promises to exclude books with vampires and werewolves. The rise and fall of big-box bookstores, the onslaught of digital tablets and the predicted decline of the written word don’t faze Furrer. “Every business has competition,” she says. “We just have more Chicken Littles.”

4 bedrooms 3.5 baths incredible kitchen has all the bells and whistles. Pool and deck. large rooms. Two car garage.

On warm evenings, light reflects off menu with dozens of unfamiliar labels can

Nicki Herringon

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clinking glasses of reds and whites on the patio of Robust Wine Bar, where diners enjoy their drinks and small plates under crimson umbrellas. Feeling mellow? Soft-hearted? Generous? There’s a style of wine for everyone here, where the unique Robust Factor system helps guide diners toward the perfect bottle. Arlene and Stanley Brown applied their respective careers in marketing and restaurants to open the bar five years ago. They knew that staring down a wine

intimidate diners. To create a more customerfriendly experience, they developed the Robust Factor system, which sorts wines into eight categories based on body style. If you order a rich shellfish dish, a waiter may point you to the “luscious” whites. Hamburgers or chocolate truffles pair well with a “robust” red. And if you liked what you drank with dinner, you can purchase a second bottle from the in-house Wine Shoppe.

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9999 LITZSINGER RoAd ~ $1,265,000

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LAdUE / CREvE CoEUR/ oLIvETTE 7 LAdUE LANE $1,990,000 Fabulous newer 5,900SF home in well established Ladue neighborhood. 18 CLERMoNT LANE oPEN SUNdAY 1-3 $1,799,000 Cape Cod Colonial is elegant, yet warm and inviting. 1.69 acres, 4+BR/6+BA. 2 EdGEWood RoAd $1,899,000 Completely renovated 5,000+SF, 4BR home with pool and pool house. 13 TWIN SPRINGS LANE $1,799,900 2.98 acres. 5+BR/7BA, main floor master, outdoor living space and pool. 9710 & 9714 LITZSINGER RoAd $1,750,000 2 lots totaling 4.74 acres in heart of Ladue, backing to Old Warson Country Club. 54 FAIR oAKS dRIvE oPEN SUNdAY 1-3 $1,395,000 Newer custom home, first floor master suite, open kitchen/breakfast/family room. 4 HACIENdA dRIvE $1,199,900 Fabulous understated elegant redo, 4,500SF inc. finished LL, pool 4BR/6BA .93 acres. 422 NoRTH WARSoN RoAd $899,000 Charm galore for newer Ladue home. Main floor master, open kitchen/family room. 44 GodWIN LANE $699,900 4,100SF. Backs directly to Bogey Club. Unlimited golf course views. 21 ovERBRooK dRIvE $625,000 Build your dream home on this lovely 1.8-acre lot in terrific neighborhood. 11576 NEW LoNdoN dRIvE $599,000 Beautiful 4BR ranch home on 1.3 acres with pool, 4-car garage and much more. 200 CARLYLE LAKE dRIvE $599,000 2+BR/3.5BA Spacious villa with fabulous updated kitchen. Finished LL.

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6 LAdUE MEAdoWS $359,000 2,500+SF home on 1+ acre lot with pool. New paint, new carpet, new look. 1 BRoAd MEAdoWS dRIvE $329,500 Large 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home in the heart of Ladue.

HUNTLEIGH / FRoNTENAC 12 dUNLoRA LANE $3,499,000 Huntleigh Estate. 11,000SF. 3.5 acres. Pool. Majestic, expansive views. 1 SQUIRES LANE $1,999,900 Updated and expanded Huntleigh estate. Pool. 3.2 Acres. Horse trails. 10420 LITZSINGER RoAd $1,899,900 9,000SF Frontenac estate with two story carriage house on gated street. 1126 BELLA vISTA dRIvE $1,049,000 5BR/7BA. Finished walk-out LL. Unique floorplan with 2 main level bedrooms.

ToWN & CoUNTRY/ CHESTERFIELd 527 WINdY HILLS ACRES $1,499,000 4BR Colonial on 6+ secluded acres, manicured lawn, pool and guest cottage. 13039 STARBUCK RoAd $949,999 Updated Colonial on 1+ acre lot in Wheatfield Farms, backs to park. 18024 BoNHoMME BENd $939,900 Private 4BR/5BA/4,205SF with pool. Main floor master, finished LL, 4-car garage. 14106 WoodS MILL CovE $499,500 4BR/5BA, 3,873SF villa. 2 story great room and foyer, main floor master, finished LL.

KIRKWood / dES PERES / BALLWIN 225 NoRTH HARRISoN AvENUE $699,900 New construction – heart of Kirkwood. 3,200+SF 5BR/3.5BA. Lewis Homes.

1432 BoPP RoAd oPEN SUNdAY 1-3 $410,000 3BR/3BA. Fabulous master BR suite with updated BA, steam shower, etc. Finished LL. 646 oAK SPRINGS TRAIL dRIvE $224,900 3BR/3BA. Chic updated ranch, open floor plan, stainless & granite kitchen, fin. LL. 850 CHELSEA AvENUE $215,000 Glendale Charmer! 2BR/1BA, wood floors, updated kitchen & bath. Freshly painted. 1037 doRCHESTER AvE. UNdER CoNTRACT $189,000 2BR/2BA. Well-maintained ranch in good location Westchester Elementary. Wood floors.

UNIvERSITY CITY 7815 LAFoN PLACE UNdER CoNTRACT $525,000 Beautifully updated 4BR home in a sought-after University City neighborhood. 6827 PERSHING AvENUE $399,900 5BR/3BA/2,492SF. New floors, updated kitchen/baths. Close to Wash U. in Ames Place. 7850 GANNoN AvENUE $349,900 Charming 2-story Colonial. 2,056SF. 3BR/2.5BA home with large yard and deck. 400 PURdUE AvENUE, 1N $189,000 All new: custom kitchen, bathrooms, carpet in University Hills. 3BR/2BA/1,500SF.

CENTRAL WEST ENd / dEMUN 51 WESTMoRELANd PLACE $2,295,000 Magnificent manse, 12,500SF. Spectacularly renovated to perfection! 5215 LINdELL BoULEvARd $1,399,900 Most elegant mansion on Lindell. All new systems. 4BR/5BA 7000SF total. 4732 McPHERSoN AvENUE PRICE CHANGE! $699,000 Rare commercial opportunity in the heart of the CWE. Residential and retail space. 901 SOUTH SKINKER BOULEVARD, #2N $430,000 2BR/2.5BA. Fabulous mid-rise redo, walk to Forest Park & DeMun shops/dining. 6 NoRTH BoYLE AvENUE $89,900 Darling, affordable 1BR/1BA condo with low condo fee, close to SLU, BJC, park.

SAINT LoUIS CoUNTY 5787 HEMPLINE RoAd $200,000 3BR/3BA. Wow! Luxury finishes, new roof, neighborhood pool & tennis. 5376 N. KENRICK PARKE #202 $104,000 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, newly updated. Secure building & parking with elevator.

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TREE WooD | CAmDEN 23.5 aCRES $12,500,000 Secured estate set on a horseshoe with two peninsulas includes 4 furnished houses totaling 14,000+ sq. ft.

SPRinG LaKE RanCh | 90 Min. fROM St. LOuiS 300 ACRES $3,900,000 the private property consists of a 3-year-old, 5,000 sq. ft. home on a 60-acre private lake.

OPEn Sunday 1-3 155 CARoNDELET PLAzA #310 | CLAYToN 4976 PERShING | CENTRAL WEST END ThE CRESCENT $935,000 6 BEDRoomS, 4½ BAThS $948,000 tudor Revival home combines the elegance of ages past Experience the best the Crescent offers with 2,880+ with modern amenities. allows for gracious entertaining. sq. ft. of indoor living space & a 1,100 sq. ft. terrace.

7 CoUNTRY ESTATES PLACE | LADUE SChooLS 8 BRIDLE LANE | LADUE SChooLS 4 BEDRoomS, 4½ BAThS $998,000 4 bEdROOMS, 3 fuLL & 2 haLf bathS $1,174,000 Spectacular 3-acre compound nestled in the heart of Sleek yet comfortable, this 6,600+ sq. ft. contemporary frontenac. updated home plus pool, waterfalls & deck. has amazing spaces in a tranquil 1½-acre frontenac setting.

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150 CARoNDELET PLAzA #603 | CLAYToN ThE PLAzA IN CLAYToN $875,000 Stunning 6th floor unit with South & East views. Open floor plan. Private master suite with luxury bath.

9358 hIGhWAY AA | fARmINGToN 115 ACRES $875,000 Stunning custom home offers a perfect country retreat or primary residence. 1.25 hrs from St. Louis.

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82 ABERDEEN PLACE | CLAYToN 4 BEDRoomS, 3½ BAThS $875,000 Opportunity to get a 3,050+ sq. ft. home in an incredible neighborhood. Renovated six years ago. Custom kitchen.

#4 LITzSINGER LANE | LADUE 4 BEDRoomS, 3½ BAThS $839,900 Elegant light-filled home on a lovely private lane. Exceptional architechtural detail. 1.15-acre level lot.

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2100 BoPP RoAD | LADUE SChooLS 2 bEdROOMS, 2 fuLL & 2 haLf bathS $625,000 One of the most unique homes in St. Louis! amazing log residence offers a dazzling array of fine amenities.

6835 watERMan bLvd. | UNIvERSITY CITY CovETED INTERIoR STREET $575,000 Masterful Craftsman renovation in ames Place. Luxury finishes. walk to wu, Loop, MetroLink & Park.

630 CLovERTRAIL DRIvE | ChESTERfIELD 4 BEDRoomS, 3 BAThS $389,900 Spacious ranch home offers a gourmet kitchen, master suite, finished walkout lower level & private pool!

9052 SARANAC DRIvE | LADUE SChooLS 7 GLENWoRTh CoURT | mANChESTER 16091 nantuCKEt iSLand dR. | WILDWooD 3 BEDRoomS, 1½ BAThS $350,000 4 BEDRoomS, 2½ BAThS $279,000 3 BEDRoomS, 3½ BAThS $259,000 Lovely home in desirable neighborhood on a large lot. Enjoy living on a quiet cul-de-sac in a small lake commu- Charm & character throughout this 2-story home! Large Entry foyer. Stylish family rm. full basement w/ fireplc. nity. numerous updates throughout this 2 story! master suite. walkout lower level with media room.

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303 ARCTIC fox CoURT | EUREKA 4 bEdROOMS & 3½ bathS $700,000 Gracious living! this home within the Greens at fox Run is nestled into the landscape of the world-class golf club.

30 KINGSBURY PLACE | CENTRAL WEST END 5 BEDRoomS, 3½ BAThS $625,000 Magnificent Georgian Colonial in Kingsbury Place. Situated on a tree-lined street of historic mansions.

nEw LiStinG! 11192 LoDGE RoAD | BoURBoN 160 ACRES $495,000 Escape to your own piece of paradise! Picture yourself enjoying peace & quiet. Only 90 min. from St. Louis.

1345 GREENTREE LANE | GLENDALE 3 BEDRoomS, 2½ BAThS $415,000 Charming 1½ story on desirable street! Enjoy 3 patios & screened porch overlooking private treed lot.

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2019 S. WARSON ROAD L A DUE , M I SSOUR I 63124 Serene. Beautiful. Fun. This is a wonderful 3-acre Ladue estate hidden off Warson for total privacy. Turn down the long private driveway and find a classic of sophistication and style. This entertainer’s dream home has an easy open floor plan with lots of bright natural light. The kitchen and breakfast area sit open to the family room. A large expanse of floor-to-ceiling windows offers a beautiful view to the park inspired grounds and pool. The first floor master suite is in a world all its own. Creamy heated limestone floors, 15 foot ceiling and a sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows opens to a private deck. Three additional bedroom suites are designed with a stone wall, fireplace and ‘ships’ ladder to a private loft. A fifth suite is perfect for guests. There is a total of 12,000 sq. ft. on three floors. A three-year project renovated the existing home and two additions completed the space. While the home is rooted in the most classic of architecture and will stand the test of time, the home was rebuilt for today’s lifestyle. Offered at $4,495,000.

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by p. allen smith

It’s that time of year again. I am positively possessed by pumpkins!. Whether it’s a big bowl of mini-pumpkins as a table centerpiece or a traditional jack-o’-lantern on the front porch, there is no easier way to decorate for the season.

>> sunday 9/23 << [ 63011 ]

16854 Westglen Farms Drive | $439,900 | 1-3 p.m . | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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14487 Marmont Drive | $309,900 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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15 Topton Way, No. 1A | $769,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 155 Carondelet Plaza, No. 301 | $925,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 155 Carondelet Plaza, No. 500 | $1,299,900 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 7648 Carswold Drive | $389,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 309 N. Bemiston Ave. | $1.1 million | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 6443 Wydown Blvd. | $1,645,000 | 1-4 p.m. | 314.753.0977 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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28 Briarcliff | $989,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 25 Willow Hill Road | $465,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 18 Clermont Lane | $1.9 million | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com 54 Fair Oaks Drive | $1,449,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com

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8 Long Meadows Lane | $2.1 million | 1-4 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 12055 Robyn Park Drive | $449,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 30 Portland Drive | $630,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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1112 Pierpoint Lane | $299,900 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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1432 Bopp Road | $410,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com

Those Great Pumpkins! >> Pumpkins are ready to harvest when they have reached the desired color and the rind is hard. You can test by jabbing fingernail against the outer skin. It should be strong enough to resist puncture. Also, it’s ripe if you hear a hollow sound when you thump it. I collect my pumpkins before the first frost, or when night temperatures are expected to drop into the 40s for a period of time. First brush off excess dirt and place them in a dry, warm place for seven to 10 days. This heals scratches and further hardens the rind, which helps reduce moisture loss. Then keep pumpkins in a cool location (about 50 to 60 degrees), out of direct sunlight with plenty of good air circulation. Stored this way, they should last up to three months.

Pumpkins Etc. >> I like to pile pumpkins right outside my front door and line the steps with them. And if you’re willing to expand your definition to include colorful squash and gourds, that adds to the palette of shapes, tones and textures you can mix and match.

White Out! >>

54 fair oaks drive

16854 westglen farms drive

12055 robyn park drive

Although orange is the fall color, white can be such an interesting and unexpected option. I combined white pumpkins, white mums and dried corn for a harvest vignette out in the loggia. Try adding a gourd wreath to your front door. Spray paint dried gourds white. Next, artfully arrange as you glue them to a foam ring—super simple!

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Next year, be sure to run down to the seed store and get a pumpkin patch in a box. Ferry Morse offers all the different pumpkin seed and starting kits you’ll need. Inside are peat disks to place in the bottom of the pots. Tear open the enclosed pumpkin seeds, poke in one seed per pot, about an inch deep, and water it. Transplant outside by mid-summer for a fall harvest, and keep a steady supply of water on them. Then just sit and wait for the Great Pumpkin to arrive! P. Allen Smith, host of two public television programs, is an award-winning designer and gardening expert. He is the author of several books, including his recent Seasonal Recipes from the Garden.

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[ 63108 ] [ 63124 ] $832,689 29 Oakleigh Lane May Brown Reay Janet McAfee Price per square foot: $229.01

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[ 63132 ] $363,000 586 Stratford Ave. Catherine O’Neill Red Key Realty Leaders St. Louis Price per square foot: $182.87

Over 40 Years Experience For a free estimate call 314-426-2911 or email us at info@buntonmeyerstl.com

$1,468,000 17 Portland Ave. Andrew J Scott Realty Exchange Price per square foot: $153.48

$692,500 6 Warson Terrace Lisa Nelson Laura McCarthy- Town & Country Price per square foot: $219.01

$620,000 221 N. Harrison Ave. Red Key Realty Leaders St. Louis Price per square foot: $167.16

[ 63130 ] $1.9 million 29 Upper Ladue Road Grace Lowell Janet McAfee Price per square foot: $343.95

$1,552,000 6419 Ellenwood Ave. Linda Benoist Janet McAfee Price per square foot: $281.36

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$355,000 218 Glen Road Pat Coursault Keller Williams Realty St. Louis Price per square foot: $184.51

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$835,000 23 Stacy Drive Mary Matyiko Laura McCarthy- Town & Country Price per square foot: $182.99

$435,000 8943 Litzsinger Road Dan Hoemeke Coldwell Banker Premier Group Price per square foot: $160.99

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2005 Kia Sportage

$9,890

Blue with gray interior, 1 owner, 25 mpg, power windows and locks. Great Value!

Gallery Motor Company believes your car-buying experience should be fun and exciting. We don’t resort to gimmicks and high-pressure tactics. We’re committed to providing extraordinary service and quality vehicles in a low-pressure environment. We understand the uniqueness of each customer, and we view ourselves as partners in your vehicle purchase.

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We have 60+ vehicles in our 16,000 SF showroom allowing our customers to shop in a protected and climate-controlled environment.

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The Galleria

The Promenade

STrASSNer Drive

1419 Strassner Drive Brentwood 63144