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Boutique owner Pam Debandt announced her business has donated more than $7,000 to community organizations. The announcement coincides with the boutique’s seventh year of business in Kirkwood.

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St. Patrick Center received a $5,000 grant from Bank of America to support its mission to end homelessness for individuals and families in the St. Louis community.

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IN THE KNOW COVER STORY – Whitfield School TALK OF THE TOWNS THE INSIDER TECH TALK STRICTLY BUSINESS ASSETS & ANSWERS SPECIAL FEATURE – A Boost to the Heartland

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The organization held its inaugural Rap ‘N Pack event for children Sept. 7. The nonprofit invited kids to help pack weekend meals for hungry families in the area and learn more about how they can help the less fortunate.

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WAS ANYBODY ELSE EXCITED ABOUT WILL AND GRACE COMING BACK? I ACTUALLY ALREADY KNOW THE ANSWER TO THAT.

The news was everywhere and supposedly social media was ‘blowing up’ with fans anxiously awaiting the season premiere. (I only have an Instagram account, which I don’t even check every day.) It was one of my all-time favorite shows when it first aired, and I honestly can’t believe it’s been 11 years since it ended. When I think back to my life at that time … wow! A lot has happened, to put it mildly. But when I was on my couch watching it last Thursday night, I felt the same. I escaped to an apartment in New York with four hilarious characters who have proven they still can make me laugh … really hard.

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TV and movies are good for that. I forget how nice it is to not think about anything pressing for even just a half hour. We don’t have the TV on much in our house because there’s just too much to do when we’re home. So I’m a little out of what’s ‘hot’ or ‘new.’ Netflix? Not at our house. Hulu? I’ve heard of it at least. Sling TV? I only know about it because it was mentioned in our Tech Talk column!

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If any of you are like me (I realize I might be in the minority, especially in my age group), now you can get all the latest and greatest entertainment news right here in Town&Style! Because we know people who know things. Our beloved columnist Patty Hannum and sales executive Janie Sumner will be bringing you ‘Not So Deep Thoughts’ the first two issues of the month. (Their reviews might not be poignant or super reflective, but they could make you laugh!) They’ll cover it all: books, podcasts, TV, music. And we’ll still have our movie reviews, too. The column will serve as a great reminder to take a few moments to escape, to become engrossed in a world that’s not your own. And sometimes, that makes your world seem even better!

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[WORLD VIEWS WHITFIELD SCHOOL by stephanie wallace THE WORLD IS BECOMING SMALLER. Globalization is connecting people in business and

everyday life, so Whitfield School in Creve Coeur cultivates its students to develop an expanded perspective on the global community they will enter after graduation. “There is no telling who our students will sit next to in college classes or work with afterward,” says head of school John Delautre. “Every school should be asking how it can prepare students to thrive in a globalized world.” Cultural competency always has been an integral part of Whitfield’s college preparatory curriculum, and the school is expanding this element through an international student program. Three years ago, Whitfield began a partnership with a school in China. “Initially, it involved our teachers visiting the partner school to teach English,” Delautre explains. “They gained valuable experience in an international environment. As a result of this collaboration, we began to get applications from students in China, first from our partner school and then elsewhere.” Since then, Whitfield’s program has expanded to include students from Europe, South America, the Middle East and other parts of Asia. Delautre explains that each international student must go through the same application process as any other. “We want to give them the level of attention we give all our students to make sure they are successful,” he says. The formula is working; Whitfield has a 100 percent return rate for international students, and they are an important part of the Whitfield community. “There was a learning curve on both sides initially. These students have different ways of looking at the world and different habits,” Delautre says. “It’s exciting to see how they have developed deep relationships with students and families, and have added a new dimension to our classrooms and discussions.” The experience is invaluable to Whitfield’s St. Louis students too, he notes. “Having students from other countries in the classroom changes the way conversation and work are approached,” he explains. There are currently 20 international students enrolled, and while that may seem like a modest number, Delautre says the benefits can be felt throughout the entire campus. “We want it to be as enriching as possible,” he says. “We haven’t reached our full potential.” To help students further broaden their international perspectives, Whitfield introduced Mandarin as a foreign language option three years ago. “It has been a valuable addition and has created student interest in China,” Delautre says. Sixteen Whitfield students traveled there with staff in spring 2016. “It was the most positive, sustained experience I have had as an educator,” Delautre says. “We had amazing experiences from Inner Mongolia to Beijing, but the openness of our students stood out to me the most.” OCTOBER 4, 2017 | townandstyle.com

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[ TALKOF THETOWNS ] by bill beggs jr. Nighttime violence erupted throughout the metro several times after peaceful daytime protests following the acquittal of a white former police officer in a murder trial for his shooting of a black suspect in 2011. The violence, of course, was random and perpetrated by opportunists who wanted nothing other than to bust things up. It marred the peaceful civil disobedience by men and women of all races who believe justice was not done. In the Delmar Loop Sept. 16, vandals shattered windows at several restaurants and other businesses, targeted only because they were unlucky enough to be in their path: Salt + Smoke on the corner of the western end of a block, Ranoush on the eastern corner. Dozens of windows were boarded up along Delmar, but it appeared those two locations received the worst of it. The violence that night, as it was during most of the disturbances, was misdirected … especially at Ranoush, whose owner is Syrian. A few days after the violence forced him to close Saturday night and Sunday, he was not angry. In fact, he was grateful for the outpouring of love and support from fellow business owners and the community. Strangers poured in and swept up glass on the sidewalk and helped clean up the mess inside. He noted, however, that two of the windows at his corner establishment were pricey curved glass, and he was nervously awaiting an estimate. Meanwhile, plywood covered the openings, and as was the case up and down the street, paintings and hopeful messages adorned them: ‘Peace is not the destination. Peace is the WAY.’ A few doors down at Artisans @ Compôner, two messages stood out: ‘No H8’ and raised hands of all colors were painted in front of the Arch, above which was written, ‘This Is What Community Looks Like.’ A server at Ranoush was more impressed by what happened after the mayhem: “They brought pizza!” she said of the volunteers. Being from Bosnia, she took it in stride. After all, she’d survived a war.

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Grant’s Farm is staying in the Busch family. It seemed pretty clear that one Busch or a group of them would maintain control, but for a while, there was quite the squabble going on between Billy— the Busch who founded Kräftig— and some of his siblings. The row started in 2015 when the Saint Louis Zoo made a purchase offer, which a partnership group formed by Busch descendants and sibs wanted to accept. Billy, however, was keen on building a brewery on the property and offered his own bid. Meanwhile, the zoo withdrew its offer, and thumbwrestling between family members continued in court for months. But now, Billy’s brethren and sistren— Beatrice Busch von Gontard, Peter Busch, Trudy Busch Valentine, Andrew Busch and Robert Hermann Jr., grandson of ‘Gussie’ Busch—have announced a plan to purchase the 270-acre farm from the family trust for about $50 million and keep it open and free to the public. The new ownership group has welcomed Billy Busch to join them, sans brewery, which the Kräftig king reportedly is considering. This is good news for the Lou: Thousands of guests visit the attraction each year to gawk at the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, view animals ranging from free-roaming American bison to Scottish Highland cattle, feed the goats, ride ponies and camels, and taste the beloved family brews. For 60 years, AnheuserBusch has operated the farm as a free public attraction. Following the 2008 sale of the company to InBev, A-B InBev remained a valued partner in Grant’s Farm, and the partnership will continue. A popular tourist destination since 1954, the very presidential Grant’s Farm has been the ancestral home of the Busch family. There’s even a castle on it … well, they call it the Big House. This Affton landmark was named for Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th U.S. president. Purchased by August A. Busch Sr. in 1903 (‘Gussie’ was Busch Jr.), Grant’s Farm has welcomed more than 30 million visitors and is now home to more than 100 species of animals. A veritable Saint Louis ZooSouth, some might say.

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Of all the big and small takeovers, bankruptcies and store closures in the past few months, the

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one that saddens us most is Lubeley’s Bakery. It’s hard to experience the end of an era. The bakery at 7815 Watson Road (technically in Marlborough) was open 80 years; it opened in 1937 and closed Sept. 30. The mom-and-pop shop suffered the fate of many such family businesses— there was no third generation to pick up the reins. The business started in the city near Kingshighway and Christy boulevards and moved several times; some of our not-so-young readers may remember the first store in the Yorkshire Plaza shopping center in the mid-20th century, at Watson and Laclede Station roads. Lubeley’s had been in its most recent location since 1980. The matriarch, Helen Lubeley, passed away in 2014 at age 101. Rothman Furniture and Mattress is yet another such story. While a bakery has to sell its goods before they go stale, furniture liquidations seem to take forever. Rothman’s was to begin this month at all six stores in the metro. Don’t blame this president, or the last. Blame the IKEA administration and the other national and international giants with multimillion-dollar marketing budgets. Meanwhile, Toys “R” Us has filed for bankruptcy protection, but its stores will remain open for business through the holidays. Competitors like Walmart have been chewing them up and spitting them out, and online behemoths like Amazon make ‘big boxes’ less relevant. But perhaps the biggest question mark of the past few months is what to rename the arena—Kiel, we mean Savvis, we mean Scottrade—where the St. Louis Blues play, since online brokerage TD Ameritrade has completed gobbling up the discount brokerage. They say it’ll be ‘TD Ameritrade Center,’ and we hope they stick with that, because ‘Online Discount Brokerage TD Ameritrade Center’ would be a.) too many words for sportscasters, and b.) lots more illuminated letters, increasing the chances of one going dark at the worst possible moment.

LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | PLANNERS ORIGINALLY HOPED THE JEFFERSON NATIONAL EXPANSION MEMORIAL RENOVATION WOULD BE READY FOR THE NATIONAL MONUMENT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN OCTOBER 2015. VARIABLES LIKE BUDGET SHORTFALLS, CONSTRUCTION DELAYS, DISCOVERY OF ASBESTOS AND FLOODING AT THE RIVERFRONT HAVE HELD UP PROGRESS. COMPLETION IS NOW SET FOR NEXT SUMMER IN TIME FOR FAIR SAINT LOUIS.

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“Being able to pull up plane-side and have your vehicle unloaded for you while you freshen up inside, or having your vehicle clean, ready and waiting when you return, are the kinds of things that make flying with Jet Linx a more positive and memorable experience,” Ropp says. In addition to the Jet Linx membership, Jet Linx offers full aircraft management services to private jet owners, providing turnkey management and transparency, as well as aircraft acquisition oversight. Whether you’re a Jet Linx member or private jet owner, getting to your destination safely is a top priority, and Jet Linx ranks in the top 1 percent of providers in terms of safety. The company also recently celebrated a big milestone, exceeding 100 aircraft under its management nationwide, with both industry and prospective clients taking notice. “Having this volume of aircraft speaks not only to the trust that clients have with the representatives at our 14 nationwide locations to manage multimillion dollar assets, but also to the overall infrastructure at Jet Linx,” Ropp says. “You don’t realize growth like that unless you’re doing something right.”

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Congratulations are in order ▶ for Washington University School of Medicine professor ROBERT SCHREIBER, PH.D. He heads to Switzerland in November to receive the Balzan Prize, an international science and humanities award. Schreiber is being celebrated for his research in the field of tumor immunology, the interaction between cells of the immune system and tumor cells. He’ll accept the honor and a nearly $800,000 research award with co-recipient James Allison, Ph.D., of the University of Texas.

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◀ Local arts education gets a boost! The SPRINGBOARD TO LEARNING nonprofit is

now an affiliate of the Virginia-based Wolf Trap Institute for Early

Learning through the Arts. The institute fosters critical skills in preschool children by including art and music education in their lessons. As part of the program, Wolf Trap master teaching artists will provide training for eight Springboard artists at UMSL in October. The local artists then will mentor area teachers on how to engage students in creative study.

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lately. I am sure we all have times when we think about how we live and wonder: Should I do things differently? You might be wondering what got me started down this path. And, more importantly, did I come up with any answers? First, Walter Becker died. Now, if that has no meaning to you, you weren’t “Reelin’ in the Years” with me during the ‘70s and ‘80s. Becker was half of Steely Dan, a rock duo that was a favorite of mine and my husband Carey. When I first saw the iPhone alert (yes, there was an alert from The New York Times), I ran out into the yard to tell Carey the news. My husband is not good with names, but he was stunned when I screamed, “Walter Becker died!” He actually stopped using the hedge clippers and said “@#%$.” He repeated it again when I told him he was only 67. Second, my brother John turned 70 in April and decided to run a 10K with some of his kids and grandkids. The last time he ran, he was in the Navy during the Vietnam War! About three years ago, he moved back to St. Louis, put on his shoes and just like Forrest Gump, started running again at 67. Who does that? So was this 10K on John’s bucket list? Does he have a bucket list? Do you think Walter had a bucket list? Then I realized I don’t want to know if John or anyone I love has a bucket list; it scares me. I know death is inevitable, but a list where you check things off? What happens when you get to the end? And what age do you start one? 67? Is that too old or too young? I just couldn’t let it go. I wondered if I should make a bucket list to get the most out of my life. I love lists, so it seemed like a natural and easy thing to do. But I didn’t know if it would make me uneasy to have something like that lying around or it encourage me to live life to its fullest. Just like manna from heaven, I was strolling through Barnes and Noble and I saw a journal titled My Ultimate Bucket List. I bought it and decided to start there. It would give me ideas and a way to keep track of them. It also was really thick, so I wouldn’t get freaked out about it ending too soon. Can you guess what happens next? Yes, the journal has been thrown across the room and will never be used again! I am not sure who wrote this thing but clearly they were not of sound mind. First bucket list activity: Go sky diving. Why bother listing anything else? That could be the only thing in the journal. Check. Done. Dead. Another one: Reach my goal weight. Now the journal is judging my body size? Shouldn’t it be making me feel good? And another: Party at Coachella. I can assure you if I showed up at Coachella, every other ‘cool’ person would leave. People would ask, “Who brought their mom?” Plus, I have trouble with certain smells these days, if you know what I mean. So, no bucket list for me and thankfully no discussion with my brother about his. I’m not sure I want him to know I care that much. I’ll just keep listening to Steely Dan and cheering on Forrest as he runs.

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◀ Couture and champagne were the order of the day as Saint Louis Fashion Fund executives joined other industry VIPs for New York Fashion Week. Fashion Fund chair SUSAN SHERMAN, several board members and photographer Nathan Parker jetted to the Big Apple to rub elbows with models, designers and cultural cognoscenti. On hand was another St. Louisan, Mary Clarke of Mother Model Management, known for launching celebs like Ashton Kutcher and St. Louis native Karlie Kloss.

〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 On Oct. 11, the Saint Louis Fashion Fund presents A Chat with Proenza Schouler CEO Judd Crane, who joined the New Yorkbased fashion brand last year after a stint at Selfridges in London. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m. in Washington University’s Steinberg Hall, and is free and open to the public.

Bottoms up! Urban Chestnut’s Midtown biergarten hosts Craftoberfest, a celebration of locally made goods and beer. The Oct. 12 event features the work of more than 35 local brewers, designers and craftspeople.

Autumn is in the air, and The Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis and Eckert’s Farms are celebrating the season with an Oct. 14 Fall Festival and Farmer’s Market on the hotel’s Sky Terrace. The family-friendly event features food, drinks and fun fall photo ops.

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We all can list quite a few positives of our technology-driven world, but there are many innovations that are more scary than exciting. For example, thanks to technology (or the failure of it), many adults have had their personal information stolen. Every time we use a debit or credit card, the information goes into a large database so our buying behavior can be analyzed, potentially opening it up to the wrong people. And scientists now are developing microcomputers small enough to be placed in the body to aid in drug distribution in specific areas—a slightly frightening innovation! Below are a few more tech advances that may not be all fun and games.

➧ Planting Suggestions

Remember when people were concerned about subliminal messages when you played your records backward? Audio technology has advanced to the point where advertisers can use speakers

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like Audio Spotlight from holosonics (holosonics.com) to target messages as people walk by a specific area. The scary part? No one else is able to hear what you’re hearing—the narrow beam of sound can be controlled as precisely as light.

➧ Creepy Locator

➧ Kids Keep Out

There are countless websites and apps that kids and teens should not use. Parents, be aware of the following: Yellow App: This works with Snapchat to attract new friends. Stranger danger should be strongly reinforced with this.

Many apps and smartphones use GPS to determine your location. When you take pictures, your location can be detected automatically. Snapchat has a My Locations option that allows you to see others on the app around you. Facebook always sends me notifications of friends nearby. While we might not mind our friends knowing where we are, it’s different with people we don’t know or trust. Anyone with some tech knowledge can use software like Creepy (geocreepy.com) to gather GPS locations of users from social networking platforms. Think twice about letting people track your location!

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ARE THERE MAJOR TAX BENEFITS TO A HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT?

High-deductible health plans are our ‘new normal’ as employers shift health care costs onto employees. It’s important for consumers to understand the tax benefits of health savings accounts (HSAs), which can help you pay those deductibles. HSAs are beneficial because of their preferential treatment by the tax code. Contributions are tax-deductible, or if made through payroll deductions, they are pre-tax. Like a Roth IRA, an HSA grows tax-free, but it also gives you the benefit of tax deduction. HSAs offer a unique opportunity to save and pay for future medical expenses in retirement. Although HSAs are held by banks, credit unions, insurance companies or brokerage firms, it’s always your money. Any contributions made are yours to keep. Funds left in your HSA at year’s end roll over into the next year. Money left in your account at the end of your life can be willed to your heirs. You can make tax-free withdrawals easily for qualified medical expenses—dental, vision, diagnostic devices, prescriptions, acupuncture and even long-term care premiums. There are special rules for those 65 or older who are still working and have not yet enrolled in Medicare, so it’s important to get guidance to avoid tax penalties. If you’re healthy and have minimal health care expenses, don’t pass up the opportunity to benefit from the tax advantages of establishing an HSA!

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If you haven’t heard of an HSA, get familiar! It combines a savings account with a highdeductible health insurance plan. Benefits include taxdeductible deposits, taxdeferred growth, lower health insurance costs and more control over health care spending. If you have a highdeductible health plan with a minimum deductible of $1,300 for an individual or $2,600 for a family, you can open an HSA at your financial institution and reduce your taxable income by the amount of your HSA contributions—up to $3,400 for an individual or $6,750 for a family. These are the maximum contributions for 2017, but they’re still relevant. Contributions for this year can be made until April 15, 2018. If you are 55 or older, you can add $1,000 to the contribution limits. You can use the HSA to meet your annual medical deductible. It rolls over year after year so there is no ‘use it or lose it’ component like a flexible spending account, and your HSA is portable and goes with you wherever you work. An HSA is one of the most beneficial but underused options to defer taxable income.

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Seabaugh already was considering an MBA from Stanford University when he learned of the school’s innovative new degree program that could help bring his goals within reach. To foster business leadership and economic development in the Midwest, the university’s Graduate School of Business unveiled the Stanford USA MBA Fellowship last year. The program provides students with strong Midwest connections up to $160,000 in tuition and fees over two years of full-time campus study. Participants pledge to take their skills and knowledge back to the heartland after graduation by working for companies there or starting their own. Seabaugh, a John Burroughs graduate (‘09), applied for the

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Father-daughter psychiatrists DRS. V.J. AND ZINIA THOMAS recently opened RADIANCE FLOAT + WELLNESS on Brentwood Boulevard (across from Whole Foods), which offers an array of therapies: floating, salt therapy, cryotherapy, an oxygen bar and more. The center is focused on natural healing to enhance health and wellness.

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St. Louis native CHRISTINA BELGER launched online curated jewelry boutique EVA & KING, which features one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces from emerging designers across the country. Currently, shopevaking.com features six designers, but Belger plans on adding a new artist each month.

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Popular Webster Groves bookstore The Novel Neighbor has expanded next door ... which is exactly what the new space is called! Owner HOLLAND SALTSMAN is offering NEXT DOOR as a rental space for meetings, baby showers, pop-up shops and the like. The 700-square-foot space is also used for the store’s author events and classes.

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Premium supplement and vitamin retailer NUTRITION HQ, headquartered in St. Louis, recently opened its first retail store in Missouri at 9430 Manchester Road in Rock Hill. Founded in 2015, the company is expanding its footprint in the region. It also has stores in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.

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Now, keeping your car clean and up-to-date can be much easier thanks to local entrepreneur and college student ALEX NUELLE, a freshman at St. Louis Community College. He recently started MIRROR IMAGE MOBILE DETAILING, which offers convenient on-the-spot care, including interior and exterior cleaning packages, maintenance packages, and even fleet services, in the St. Louis metro area.

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[ GET TO KNOW ] COLLEEN O’NEILL

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Colleen O’Neill has been combining her business savvy and love of fashion since an internship in college. And it’s safe to say she has made a name for herself. Previously the director of marketing for Saks Fifth Avenue in Plaza Frontenac, the St. Louis native now is the general manager of Taubman Prestige Outlets in Chesterfield.

WHAT I DO...

HOW I GIVE BACK…

As general manager, O’Neill undertakes a variety of tasks. “No two days are the same. It’s interesting and keeps me very busy,” she says. She oversees staff onsite at the mall, helps retailers problem-solve and works with the marketing department. She also helps with leasing space. “I work with our corporate offices, but also locally,” she says. “I love finding a unique retailer that fits the center well.”

An alumnus of St. Joseph’s Academy, O’Neill serves as the alumnae representative for her graduating class. “I work to engage other alumnae through events and reunions. I also keep them upto-date about the incredible educational innovations at St. Joe’s,” she says. “It’s really important to me because without my education, I wouldn’t be as far in my career as I am. St. Joe’s laid a very strong foundation for me to know how to handle setbacks and be resilient. That’s an important lesson for every high schooler to learn.”

HOW I STARTED…

O’Neill knew she wanted to become involved in retail after interning at West County Center in college. “I really enjoyed the experience. It let me incorporate my interest in fashion with my marketing knowledge,” she says. “I loved blending my business sense and creativity. To this day, I still meld the two together.”

MY PHILOSOPHY…

“I used to try and plan everything out in my life, but sometimes you have to let plans go and be open,” O’Neill says. “It’s important to take on new things in both your career and personal life. Making too many plans or having certain expectations leads to disappointment. Be open to change.”

WHERE RETAIL IS GOING…

That mix of business and creativity is a necessity for retailers in a technologydriven world, according to O’Neill. “There is still a place for brick and mortar,” she notes. “People want to try things on, and they are happy in a store environment. They enjoy the experience of shopping, but retailers have to adapt and be more experiential.” She explains that this means offering more than just a traditional selection of shops. Developers and mall owners need to think outside the box and consider adding things like gyms, museums, and amusements like trampoline parks. “That’s the fun part because you get to be very creative. It’s a chance to come up with unique concepts that have never been done,” she says.

WHERE I SHOP…

“I love J. Crew, Saks and Nordstrom,” O’Neill says. “I also like smaller local boutiques. I always find neat things at Paperdolls and Leopard Boutique.” She also enjoys shopping for home decor. “I’m always looking for unique items. I really like Rusted Chandelier in Kirkwood,” she says.

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MY FAVORITE PLACE…

HOW I SPEND MY FREE TIME…

“I love reading. I like anything that takes me away from reality. The Glass Castle and The Shack are two of my favorites. I love a lot of chick-lit books, too,” O’Neill says. She also enjoys spinning on her Peloton Bike, spending time with her golden retriever, entertaining and traveling. “Travel blends exploring and relaxing. I spent two weeks in Italy last year and fell in love with Venice,” she says. “Some of my other favorite spots are Sonoma and Healdsburg in California. Vegas is great for a quick getaway.”

“I love my home, especially my backyard. It’s the place I feel most serene,” O’Neill says. “I love having my friends and family over. People feel really comfortable there. Everyone is always happy and laughing.” Outside of her home, O’Neill enjoys spending time in downtown Kirkwood. “It’s so charming and relaxing,” she says. “I enjoying visiting all the shops, especially the farmer’s market, and I often grab a late lunch or drinks at Billy G’s.”

MY DREAM…

“If I could do anything in the world, I would write books on a farm with a big garden and dogs, horses and chickens. I love animals, and there is something calming about being in nature and growing things. There is a lot of peace in seeing your time and energy turn into something rewarding.”

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DID YOU KNOW THAT A GRIZZLY BEAR can answer to its

name? Or that it can be taught to stand, sit and open its mouth on command? I learned those interesting tidbits and more at the preview of the Saint Louis Zoo’s new Grizzly Ridge habitat. Even though I’m a little nostalgic about the previous enclosure (innovatively built in 1917 as only the second ‘open’ exhibit in the U.S.), this one is better for the bears—and probably for the humans, too. For one thing, it’s twice the size of the old grizzly exhibit, so the bears have more roaming space. And Huck and Finley (the names of our new grizzlies) have real grass to lumber along—not cold concrete. Instead of a small watering hole, they now have a running stream with a waterfall. And in keeping with the latest in ursine personal development, our zoo has undertaken an entire enrichment program for the two bears. They have balls to toss, barrels to explore, and logs drilled with holes full of honey and peanut butter so they can learn to dig for food, just like their wild counterparts. And I’m sure the zoo will keep upping its game, since I have it on good zoo authority that grizzlies are smarter than dogs. Best of all for us, the new enclosure has glass panels that retract so visitors can, on occasion, watch up-close-andpersonal interactions through mesh screening as the bears respond to commands, including placing their hips up to the mesh to receive vaccinations—and getting rewarded for it! All this is pretty exciting when you consider that for the past 100 years, all we ever saw them do was lumber from one side of their space to the other, if we saw them at all. The grizzlies have earned all this special treatment, I’ve been told, since large carnivores are the rock stars of the zoo world. And grizzlies have been part of that world in St. Louis for a long time. Which brings us to another innovation at the new exhibit, an educational shelter where zoo personnel give presentations and show videos about how humans can better coexist with bears. Missouri’s black bear population is about 300 and growing. Zoos and animal lovers want to ensure that we know to do things like place trash in bearproof cans and hoist food high out of reach in tamper-proof food bags when camping. They believe this world is big enough for both bears and humans, and we wouldn’t want to prove them wrong. It will be a sad day for the bears if that happens. And for us.

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F4 DOROTHY ABOUT TOWN F5 COVER STORY – Friends of Kids with Cancer

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FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER HOSTS ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY FASHION SHOW & BOUTIQUE NOV. 9 AT THE RITZ-CARLTON. THE NONPROFIT IS DEVOTED TO ENRICHING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN UNDERGOING TREATMENT AND SURVIVORS OF CANCER AND BLOODRELATED DISEASES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, EMOTIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SUPPORT. PICTURED ON THE COVER, SEATED: AUGGIE POWERS, CO-FOUNDER DR. BOB BERGAMINI, THOMAS LORENZ, JOSEPH RENICK. STANDING: ASHLEY SNOWDEN TWELLMAN, TALIYAH YOUNG, FASHION SHOW CHAIR ABBEY SMALL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JUDY CIAPCIAK. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.275.7440 OR VISIT FRIENDSOFKIDS.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

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[SHINING STARS FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER by alexa beattie

IT MAY BE HARD TO FEEL BEAUTIFUL WHEN YOU’RE PALE AND YOUR HAIR HAS FALLEN OUT,

but one organization knows how to change that. For the past 25 years, Friends of Kids with Cancer has given children undergoing cancer treatment an opportunity to feel like a million dollars with its annual fashion show and boutique at The Ritz-Carlton. This year, the show will star 30 young patients from Mercy, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. In special recognition of its 25th anniversary, it also will feature a model from each of the past 25 shows. “It’s an extraordinary event,” says Judy Ciapciak, the nonprofit’s executive director. “Not only do the patients feel beautiful, but also the red carpet treatment they receive on that special day really kicks their cancer to the curb.” Ciapciak says children are referred for the show by doctors and nurses at the treatment centers. “It’s about giving each child a memory that will last a lifetime,” she says. But it’s also about the entire family. “Cancer causes havoc on the whole unit,” Ciapciak explains. “This is a chance for everyone to be treated to something very special.” To that end, each family is given two tickets to both the lunchtime and evening shows, and the whole family stays at The Ritz overnight. It’s this attentiveness to emotional well-being that is one of the hallmarks of Friends of Kids with Cancer, an organization with educational, recreational and emotional programs that fill in gaps not addressed by medical treatment. Ciapciak says the idea for the nonprofit was conceived by two moms who had sick children, Molly Henry and Susie Snowden, developmental specialist Jill Turec, and Dr. Bob Bergamini, a pediatric oncologist. The nonprofit’s first fundraiser was a fashion show, but Ciapciak says it was a far smaller event than it is today, with close to 1,000 attendees expected. The show’s success over the years speaks to the growth of the nonprofit in general. “What began as a fun diversion has expanded into providing support in such vital areas as mental well-being and education to address the whole child,” Bergamini says. The educational component provides tutoring, testing and scholarships for survivors and patients, while the emotional program uses art and play therapies, as well as psychological services, to address the children’s feelings and empower them. This year, the fashion show takes place Nov. 9, and Ciapciak says it promises to be extraordinary. One of the 25 models from past years will be survivor Ashley Snowden Twellman, daughter of co-founder Susie Snowden, who participated in the very first fashion show in 1993. “It’s so moving to see the courage of these children as they walk down the runway,” Ciapciak says, “and to see the parents watching their kids, so proud and so happy.”

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〈〈 TIN ROOF 〉〉

1000 clark ave. | 314.240.5400

[ the dish ] nashville hot chicken with loaded tots Tender pieces of buttermilk fried chicken rubbed with cayenne pepper served on white bread with pickles

[ amuse bouche ] the scene

Bustling Nashville-style bar/cantina with live music

the chef Nowell Gata

the prices

$7 to $11 starters, $9 to $16 sandwiches and entrees, $4 tacos

the favorites

Fried Pickles, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Voodoo Shrimp, Street Corn, Potato Salad

REPLACING DOWNTOWN FAVORITE J. BUCK'S, Tin Roof is the 14th location in a small concept

restaurant chain out of Nashville. It’s got a casual, cavernous atmosphere and elevated pub grub menu that leans heavily to Southern-style cooking with a dose of Tex-Mex. There are three separate bar areas— one of them on the large patio out back—and a casual atmosphere with exposed brick walls, streamers of multicolored twinkle lights and high bar tables. It’s just a couple blocks from the ballpark, making it a good place for a bite before or after games. The food here is billed as made-from-scratch, which includes the barbecue sauce served with my ‘pub board’ of House Smoked Brisket ($16.50). I enjoyed the sauce's unusual flavor, a dose of cumin. The beef, too, was flavorful, although super fatty. For my two sides, I chose Potato Salad, which had great flavor from ranch dressing, and Mac & Cheese, which is cooked with housemade cheesy nacho sauce and topped with bread crumbs and minced scallions. It had a little bite and was good. A starter of Fried Pickles ($7) was superb; the coating wasn't too heavy and there was a hefty bite of cayenne spice. The Fried Green Tomatoes ($8) were less impressive, as they did not arrive hot and the tomatoes were a soggy mush inside thick cornmeal. But the kitchen redeemed itself with a couple of very good dishes, especially the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich ($11). A meaty breast came crisped all around (but wasn't greasy or overly breaded) and rubbed with cayenne pepper. It sat on thick Texas toast piled with the creamy potato salad and dill pickles. The combination was inspired: spice, cream, crunch and vinegar. A side of Street Corn added another layer of interest. A full ear came with the husk pulled back and tied off, the kernels rubbed with ranch dressing, spices and Parmesan cheese—as tasty as it sounds (and not over-the-top). Also really flavorful was the Voodoo Shrimp ($14), a ramekin of cooked shrimp in a meaty Creole sauce lightly dosed with cream. It tasted buttery and spicy, with minced onions, celery and scallions, and was dotted with corn kernels for extra texture and sweetness. It needed some bread or rice to sop up the excellent sauce. A couple of items under the ‘Street Tacos’ heading were nice, especially for $4 a piece. The Left Coast included tempura avocado, lettuce, pico de gallo and spicy ranch sauce. The Loco Pez had deep-fried grouper, tasty pickled onions, cilantro, cabbage and Korean mayo. Both were tasty. The desserts, unfortunately, were disappointing. The Cast Iron Cookie ($7), supposedly a salted caramel-pretzel chocolate cookie, tasted merely like chocolate chip. It came as dough baked in a single-serve pan, drizzled with chocolate sauce—much too sweet! The chocolate biscuits, more akin to doughnuts, came with butter pecan ice cream in the center and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. The live music we heard there was excellent, but check for start times as they can vary by day. F6 |

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[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ] street tacos

Open-faced, easy-to-eat tacos in soft shells, these got their name when home cooks started selling them to city workers. Contents are usually simple.

korean mayo

Typically this refers to the Japanese mayonnaise, Kewpie. It is slightly spicy, with vinegar, garlic powder, MSG and mustard powder among its ingredients.

street corn

A popular street item in Mexico, this comes on the cob, which is slathered in cojita cheese, mayonnaise and cayenne pepper.

[ aftertaste ] » This is a great spot to just hang out and listen to live music. Plus, the food is from-scratch.

— EVIE T. OF ST. LOUIS

» We were there before a game and really enjoyed our pulled

pork sandwiches. Some of the sides are different, like the corn on the cob and mac & cheese. A great addition to St. Louis! —BOB F. OF RICHMOND HEIGHTS

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[ pasta pros ]

[ end of an era ]

NICHE FOOD GROUP is unstoppable. Owner and executive chef GERARD CRAFT

continues his success with Pastaria Nashville, now open in the city’s West End neighborhood. The opening of the Italian joint’s second location coincided with the local Pastaria celebrating five years. To continue the good news, Pastaria and Sardella executive chef ASHLEY SHELTON was recognized as one of Zagat’s 30 under 30 culinary professionals. It’s the first year the national survey has included all American cities, and the 28-year-old was in the top 25. Congratulazioni!

[ barbecue in private ]

SUGARFIRE SMOKE HOUSE is gettin’ fancy! It just

opened Sugarfire Reserve, a private dining space next door to Sugarfire 44 in Valley Park. It will be available by reservation only for up to 60 guests, who can order from the extensive catering menu. New-hire chef MATT GLICKERT will lead the team.

[ two is better than one ]

RETREAT GASTROPUB, a neighborhood treasure in the CWE, is celebrating two years on Sarah Street and wants to party in style. From Oct. 4 through 8, it will commemorate with cocktails themed around its anniversary. The restaurant and bar will offer two specialty beers inspired by its most popular drinks and will bring back two of its well-loved barrel-aged cocktails.

Countless St. Louisans are looking for a new place to get their cakes, doughnuts, stollens and themed cookies. The family-owned LUBELEY’S BAKERY & DELI on Watson Road closed its doors Sept. 30 after 80 years in business. Ed and Helen Lubeley founded the bakery in 1937 near Kingshighway and Christy boulevards. It moved to its current spot in 1980 when their kids, Bob Lubeley and Helen Lubeley-Murray, took over.

[ check it out ]

OLD NORTH PROVISIONS, owned by JAMES FORBES, who operates urban farm Good Life Growing, won the Fantasy Food Fare Competition, conceptualized to attract a new culinary business to the Old North area. Its space at 2720 N. 14th St. will sell locally sourced food and also offer comfort food and a rotating menu of items from local chefs. ... MIKE AND LIZ RANDOLPH’s second location of HALF & HALF is now open in Webster Groves (the original is in Clayton) ... THE CAPITAL GRILLE has replaced J. Buck’s in downtown Clayton. The upscale steakhouse chain offers dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and housemade desserts. ... Grapeseed on Nottingham Avenue is being replaced with a pizza restaurant, LOLA JEAN, from RUSSELL PING, owner of Russell’s on Macklind and Russell’s Cafe & Bakery. Ping is also in the process of opening a second cafe in Chesterfield, slated for early October.

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY 1 | SIGN OF THE ARROW We now carry a selection from the 2017 Vera Bradley eyewear collection, including readers and sun-readers in a variety of frame styles and vibrant designs. 9814 Clayton Road | 314.994.0606 | signofthearrow.com

2 | SSM HEALTH CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL The Glennon Card fundraising program supports the needs of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital during its shopping days Oct. 20 to 29. 1465 S. Grand Blvd. | 314.577.5600 | glennoncard.org

3 | JOY TRIBOUT Join us for our fall warehouse sale Oct. 18 and 19. 618.233.0600 | joytribout.com

4 | SAINT LOUIS FASHION FUND

SLFF strives to catalyze a thriving ecosystem to foster the growth of fashion and creative industries in St. Louis. Shop the Fashion Incubator the second Saturday of every month! 1533 Washington Ave. | 314.400.9300 | saintlouisfashionfund.org

5 | SPRINGBOARD TO LEARNING Springboard to Learning is now the exclusive greater St. Louis affiliate of the nationally known Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning through the Arts. 1310 Papin St., Ste. 402 | 314.768.9670 | springboardstl.org

6 | MIDWEST METALSMITHS Midwest Metalsmiths is dedicated to all artists interested in the metal arts. Shop the Hot Metal Jewelry Art Show Oct. 13 and 14 at the Ethical Society. 9001 Clayton Ave. | midwest-metalsmiths.org

7 | JET LINX ST. LOUIS Jet Linx St. Louis is a proud supporter of the local community. In September, we hosted the Hope Happens Gala, a St. Louis Polo Club event, and a Girls in Aviation Day celebration. 10897 Lambert International Blvd. | 314.862.3222 | jetlinxstlouis.com

8 | THE SHERIDAN AT CHESTERFIELD Chesterfield’s newest assisted living and memory care community is now open for tours! Stop by to reserve your apartment today. 16300 Justus Post Road | 636.385.5169 | seniorlifestyle.com

9 | WACOAL OUTLET From Oct. 2 through 8, take an additional 30 percent off everything that fits in your reusable Wacoal tote bag! Some exclusions apply. Wacoal Outlet Store only. 17057 N. Outer 40 Road, Ste. 145 | 855.216.5446

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10 | MISTER GUY WOMEN’S STORE Build your collection of smart, wearable pieces for work, travel and beyond at the Nina McLemore Holiday Trunk Show Oct. 5 through 7, with stunning options in silk dupioni and more. 9817 Clayton Road | 314.991.5262 | misterguywomens.com

11 | WILSON LIGHTING Step up your style game in any space with this chic modern pendant, featuring contrasting textured glass and a sleek metal band.

909 S. Brentwood Blvd. | 314.222.6300 | wilsonlighting.com

12 | AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Join us Nov. 4 at the Champions of Hope Gala to support our mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Grammy Award-nominated jazz pianist and rhythm and blues singer Patrice Rushen will provide the evening's entertainment. 4207 Lindell Blvd. | 314.286.8147 | championshopegala.org

13 | PARC PROVENCE Parc Provence offers the most comprehensive care for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. Join us from 5 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday night in October for our Care Partners’ Educational Series. Call to RSVP. 605 Coeur De Ville Drive | 314.542.2500 | parcprovence.com

14 | MISTER GUY CLOTHIERS The Peter Millar Fall 2017 Trunk Show Oct. 6 and 7 will feature special pricing on selections from the only Crown and Collections boutiques in the Midwest. 9831 Clayton Road | 314.692.2003 | misterguyclothiers.com

15 | MOSBY BUILDING ARTS We are proud to announce our newest architectural drafter, Jerome Tomlin! Welcome to the team. 645 Leffingwell Ave. | 314.909.1800 | callmosby.com

16 | K. HALL DESIGNS Barr-Co. Reserve Restorative Bath Elixir scented with nicotiana, patchouli, cedar and oak oils has the added bonuses of white oak extract and activated charcoal. Both are known for detoxifying the body and nourishing the skin. 8416 Manchester Road | 314.963.3293 1701 S. Lindbergh Blvd. | 314.991.6988 | khallstudio.com

17 | ELLEARD HEFFERN FINE JEWELERS A dazzling seafoam green tourmaline commands attention from its setting of 24kt. yellow gold in this ring by designer Lika Behar. 101 S. Hanley Road | 314.863.8820 | heffern.com

18 | GIRLS ON THE RUN ST. LOUIS Join us Oct. 12 for a celebration of girls and women being their true, authentic selves, featuring Kate T. Parker, author of Strong is the New Pretty. 3155 Sutton Blvd., Ste. 101 | 314.862.6266 girlsontherunstlouis.org/kateparker

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19 | FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER On June 10, we celebrated our 25th anniversary of helping kids with cancer be kids. Patients' families, funders, volunteers, and board members past and present shared their cherished memories and acknowledged the nonprofit's success. 530 Maryville Centre Drive, Ste. LL5 | 314.275.7440 friendsofkids.com

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OF BY DOROTHY WEINER

Eveninacountryofsaintsandmiracles,thetownofAssisiisspecial.Imaginetreadingthesamecobblestonesas St.Francis,whowasborninAssisianddiedhere.AsenseofholinesspermeatesthisUmbriantown,wherepilgrims havecomesincethe13thcenturyandcontinuetovisittoday,manyofthemmovedtotearsuponseeingthetombs of two saints, Francis and Clare.

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EAT

La Stalla, once a series of livestock stalls, is a rustic spot where you can enjoy specialties of the region, including torta al testa (split and stuffed flatbreads) and salsicce (sausages). La Fortezza just off the main piazza offers high-quality dishes like cannelloni all’Assisiana (veal ragu) and coniglio in salsa di mele (rabbit in a curry with apples) at reasonable prices.

STAY

Assisi straddles Umbria and Tuscany, where the countryside is filled with villas that have been turned into guest housing. These are charming and offer a glimpse into ‘the real Italy,’ since they are usually run by the property owners. We stayed at Borgo San Luigi, a 400-yearold property at the end of a cypress-lined gravel drive. Our apartment was up a narrow staircase of well-worn stone steps and had a charming, wrought iron-enclosed veranda.

SHOP

PLAY

Spend time in the Basilica di San Francesco admiring the frescoes, statuary and other religious icons. Try to capture the gravity of the place, even though it may be filled with tourists. Don’t miss Basilica di Santa Chiara (St. Clare), a 1260 Gothic church where you will see the tomb of St. Clare and the Oratorio del Crocifisso. The little shops here offer most of the specialties Umbria and Tuscany are known for—linens, ceramics and foodstuffs—but the tau crucifix is the symbol of the city and the most meaningful memento from this city of saints.

CITYSCAPE OF THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF ASSISI, UMBRIA

Assisi is surrounded by 2½ miles of walls that date to 1314, but still are referred to as ‘the new wall.’ Of its four medieval gates, the first dates to Roman times and the second to 1260. Inside, the ancient walkways lead to the Basilica di San Francesco, built to commemorate the town’s most famous resident and Italy’s patron saint. The religious complex dominates the town with its Upper and Lower churches in contrasting Romanesque and Gothic styles, attributed to the Franciscan architect, Brother Elias. The Upper Church is renowned for its frescoes, many by Giotto and his pupils. They tell the story of St. Francis’ life, from the renunciation of his father’s wealth to his commune with birds. The Lower Church contains his stone coffin, where his remains lie after being hidden outside the city for years to protect them from relic fever, the 13th-century craze of pillaging tombs for holy objects. Francis was born into a prosperous merchant family in 1182 while his father was away trading in France. His mother named him Giovanni, but upon his return, his father insisted on the name Francis to honor France, the source of the family’s wealth. The legend holds that at age 24, while he was praying in the small, dilapidated church of San Damiano, the crucifix spoke to him, urging him to repair ‘the crumbling house of God.’ Transformed, Francis eschewed the affluence of his upbringing and embraced the poor and sick at a time when poverty and illness were believed to be signs of the devil. Later, when the plague spread throughout Umbria in 1348, the Franciscans turned their Assisi church into a hospital, and visitors today can still see the faded frescoes rubbed off the walls during an effort to disinfect the church.

ASSISI’S LOVELY LANES AND GARDENS

Francis had more than 10,000 followers at the time of his death in 1226, including a young Umbrian named Clare. From a noble family, she was attracted to Francis’ ascetic teachings and became a follower so devout that he asked her to head a Franciscan order of women, giving it her name. Today, visitors can see the Poor Clares, who are devoted to the contemplative life, worshiping at several Assisi churches, including Santa Chiara (St. Clare) and Santa Maria Maggiore. Her tomb, also in Assisi, is in the Basilica di Santa Chiara, which houses the Oratorio del Crocifisso (Oratory of the Crucifix) containing the San Damiano cross. With so much spiritual history here, Assisi is an odd mix of ancient and modern, even for a country used to reconciling old and new. Today, the town is filled with monks of all nationalities walking the lanes in their long brown robes and rope belts with the three knots that represent chastity, obedience and poverty. Souvenir shops up and down the lanes display the simple wooden ‘tau,’ called the St. Francis cross, an international symbol of Franciscan humility.

THE PIAZZA DEL COMUNE SQUARE

FRESHLY HARVESTED OLIVES

ASSISI IS SET AMID ONE OF THE MOST SCENIC LANDSCAPES IN ITALY. But religion isn’t the only thing this area exports. Assisi is set amid one of the most scenic landscapes in Italy. It’s built on high ground, and everywhere you look are red-tiled roofs and gently sloping hills dotted with grapevines and olive trees, some as old as 2,000 years. So this is a good place to visit a winery or get a bird’s eye view of olive oil production at a local frontoio, or olive mill. Brought here by the Etruscans, the cultivation of olives is a tricky business, as they must be harvested as soon as they ripen and start falling off the branches. Virtually overnight, families must rally with large nets to pluck the fruit and drop it into large nets spread on the ground. And they must be pressed within 24 hours of harvest, so families might find themselves at the frontoio in the middle of the night if all other time slots are taken. In nearby Spello, affectionately called Assisi’s ‘little sister,’ we visited Frontoio Ragani, a small family mill. Once you see and smell the process, you gain a new appreciation for premium EVO—and an understanding of what ‘first cold press’ means on your olive oil bottle at home. The oil is ‘pressed’ through several layers of fiscoli, or filters, to extract luscious, lime-green oil, the scents of grass and greenery released in the process acting as a testament to its terroir. In one simple gesture, a piece of bread illustrated for us why Italy is so beloved by visitors. At the frontoio, two women stood at a wood-fired brick oven toasting bread, sprinkling it with sea salt, and drizzling it with the newly pressed oil before offering it to us. What we tasted on that bread were generations of tradition, centuries-old olive groves, and maybe even the gentle piety of saints.

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MOVIE

by patty & janie

an entertaining guide to entertainment » TV

kingsman: the golden circle »

» ozark: Streaming on Netflix; 10 episodes. Beware: Violence, some nudity. Jason

If you like stories about heroes saving humanity from destruction and have no trouble picturing Julianne Moore as a bloodthirsty drug lord craving world domination, you might like this film. Poppy Adams (Moore) intends to take over the planet after millions of people become infected by tainted drugs. She controls the antidote, of course, but will release it to the population only if the U.S. government agrees to legalize drug use so her empire can expand. It’s up to American and British spy agents to work together, stop her and save millions of lives. Based on the Kingsman comic series, this film is a sequel to Kingsman: The Secret Service. Both movies star two of my favorite British actors as the good guys—Colin Firth as Harry and Mark Strong as Merlin—but even they aren’t quite enough to shore up the franchise. I was impressed with Taron Egerton, who plays British agent Eggsy; he is charming and fun to watch. Eggsy’s girlfriend, Swedish Princess Tilde (Hanna Alström), is one of the infected, so saving the day is all the more urgent for him. The scenes where two living people are put through a meat grinder were a bit much for me. And Elton John as a captive, brainwashed version of himself just made me think of a creepy wax figure at Madame Tussauds. At least the car chases and fight scenes were action-packed.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? All things considered, I’d say no. - J.J. VIEWED AT AMC ESQUIRE THEATRE

Bateman is Marty Byrde, a Chicago-based financial adviser and money launderer for a drug cartel. Marty is very good with numbers, but to save his life, he ends up moving to the Ozarks to set up a new business. Laura Linney nearly steals the show as Wendy, his always-in-control wife … until she’s not. By the end, you will know the difference between a redneck and hillbilly. The thriller is worthy of binge-watching.

BOOK

» the rules do not apply: a memoir by Ariel Levy. Can you both love

and hate a book? That’s how I felt after reading this memoir from Levy, a writer for The New Yorker. She has lived a charmed and interesting life, but also has suffered soul-wrenching grief. The last few chapters felt rushed, as if she needed to meet a deadline, but a quick read of an interesting life.

PODCAST

» grownups read things they wrote as kids: Apple Podcasts,

Spotify, RadioCloud. Dan Misener and his wife found her old diaries and letters and read them aloud over a few beers. This led him to create these ‘weird, wonderful, worth celebrating’ podcasts of people standing before a live audience, revealing their thoughts and emotions from when they were kids. I promise you will laugh—and occasionally tear up—but you’ll also realize mom was right: Everything does turn out just fine.

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RULES, RULES, RULES! In bridge, there’s a rule for every number up to 20 and beyond. Rules are

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a good guideline, but common sense and logic trump bromides. This month’s hand demonstrates that premise. VUL: None DEALER: South The bidding: S W N E Pass (1.) Pass Pass (2.) 1♦(3.) 1 ♥ 3♦ (weak) 4♦(4.) DBL 4 ♥ Pass 5 ♣ (5.) 5♦ 6 ♥ (6.) Pass Pass Pass 1. Most players feel Ace King/Ace and a five-card suit is an opening bid. 2. No Rule of Twenty 3. 1 ♦ = Rule of Fifteen opening Opening lead: ♦ Queen NORTH ♠ K Q 7 6 ♥ 10 7 6 3 2 ♦ Void ♣ A J 10 2 WEST EAST ♠ 8 4 2 ♠J953 Q 5 ♥ ♥J Q J 10 7 5 ♦ ♦AK642 K 8 4 ♣ ♣ Q53 SOUTH ♠ A 10 ♥ AK984 ♦ 983 ♣ 976

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4. Cue bid on the way to 4 ♥s. 5. Aggressive Ace of ♣ cue bid. 6. What the heck? 6 ♥s!

[ big games & scores ] AUG. 16

GARY HARGROVE/RICHARD EDWARDS JR. 71.13% ST. LOUIS REGIONAL GOLD RUSH PAIRS

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1. West led the ♦ Queen, trumped in Dummy with the ♥ 2, ♦ 6 from East, ♦ 3 from Declarer.

7. ♠ 7 is trumped by Declarer, eliminating ♠s and ♦s.

2. ♥ 3 to Declarer’s Ace.

3. ♦ 8 trumped with ♥ 6.

9. East is end-played. A ♣ return picks up the King and any other lead provides Declarer with a ruff/sluff.

5. ♠ Ace, then ♠ 10 to Dummy’s Queen.

10. Six ♥s bid and made!

4. ♥ 7 to Declarer’s King.

8. ♣ 9 is led and passed to East’s Queen.

6. ♠ King, South discards ♦ 9.

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[WEIGHT CONTROL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS by julia m. johnson MAINTAINING A HEALTHY BODY WEIGHT IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS we can do to stay active and vital, says Washington University gastroenterologist Dr. Vlad Kushnir. Trying to lose a significant amount of weight may seem like an uphill battle, but there are effective nonsurgical procedures for patients who need help, he says. Both endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and revision of gastric bypass can help patients control food intake. These techniques can help reduce weight safely, and their long-term results are promising, Kushnir notes. ESG is so named because it uses permanent sutures placed via endoscopy to cinch the stomach into a narrower, sleeve-like shape. It helps control appetite because it decreases the stomach’s size by up to three-quarters, causing the patient to feel full more quickly, Kushnir says. ESG is performed at the Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Center for Advanced Medicine under general anesthesia, and the patient normally returns home the same day. Elaine Lannom of Millersville, Missouri, had the procedure done in June and says she is more than halfway to her goal of losing 60 pounds. “In the past, when I went out walking with someone, I would divert their attention away from me while I stopped to catch my breath,” she says. “Half of my family is overweight, and my doctor said I was heading toward diabetes. But I didn’t want to check my blood sugar all day. That gave me the final push to do something.” Lannom says the ESG procedure was very manageable for her, and she now can be active without shortness of breath. “My bloodwork is normal, my clothes fit much better and I have more energy,” she says. The patient consumes a liquid diet for a few days after ESG, then switches to reduced-calorie meals under the guidance of a dietitian. Most people can return to work in two or three days, Kushnir says. “The only restriction at that point is a modified diet. There aren’t a lot of foods that are off limits, but you do need to stay away from high-calorie foods,” he notes. Weight loss amounts vary, but a 12 to 20 percent reduction of total body weight is normal. That’s comparable to other procedures like gastric band surgery, Kushnir says. He says he also is seeing positive results with revision of gastric bypass, another endoscopic technique. “This is for people who had good results with gastric bypass surgery, but the small pouch created at the top of the stomach has stretched and the patient no longer has the typical ‘full’ feeling when eating. That can lead to weight gain,” he says. Revision uses sutures to narrow the opening at the top of the pouch and the pouch itself. When revision is needed, Kushnir says he and his team first find out if social or lifestyle factors also are contributing to the patient’s weight gain. “We work with a dietitian and behavioral coach to see if there are unhealthy eating patterns or psychological issues to be addressed,” he notes. “Once the revision is complete, we typically see a reduction of 20 to 25 percent of total body weight.” Patients receive lifestyle and diet coaching with the center’s other weight loss procedures, too. “We work closely with our entire multidisciplinary bariatric team to ensure the best outcome for every patient,” Kushnir says. WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS OFFERS A COMPLETE SLATE OF SERVICES TO HELP PATIENTS MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT AND LIFESTYLE. PICTURED ON THE COVER: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY GASTROENTEROLOGISTS AND NONSURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROVIDERS DR. MICHAEL BENNETT AND DR. VLAD KUSHNIR. FOR DETAILS, VISIT BARNESJEWISHWESTCOUNTY.ORG/NONSURGICAL-WEIGHT-LOSS OR CALL 314.362.2652. COVER COURTESY OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS | COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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The late legendary comedian Henny Youngman often would use the following quip in his stand-up routines: The patient says, “Doctor, it hurts when I do this.” The doctor says, “Then don’t do that!” If only this was the real answer to get rid of all pain. Unfortunately, pain often results from hereditary conditions or aging. But some is caused by avoidable behaviors, and all that’s needed to fix the discomfort is to identify what those are.

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NECK AND BACK PAIN

HEADACHES

The spine is a remarkable feat of natural engineering. Its 33 vertebral bones support the body’s weight while anchoring robust muscles and delicate nerves. The spinal cord connects 31 pairs of spinal nerves that carry messages and commands from the brain to the rest of the body.

Some people are just more likely to suffer from headaches than others, says Sarah Keenan, a family nurse practitioner in the SLUCare otolaryngology service at Saint Louis University, which includes a headache clinic. “There is a genetic predisposition to migraines. If you have a first-degree relative who has migraines, you are three times more likely to have them, too.”

POSSIBILITY FOR INJURY “Every muscle, organ and tissue are affected by spinal mechanics,” says Rob Elder, a chiropractor at Metro Chiropractic in Maryland Heights. “Very small aberrations in spinal function can lead to compensatory changes in the body. One injury can start to torque the entire spinal column.” Neck and back injuries can result from trauma, cancer or cancer treatments, and simple use. “People are living longer, and there is lot more wear and tear on the back, knees, hips and shoulders,” says Dr. Rajiv Shah, an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Washington University School of Medicine. “Neck and back pain are the things we see patients for the most. Back pain is common because it doesn’t target one specific age group. We see high school and college athletes who come in with disk herniations. The pain also can be related to cancer or develop after cancer treatment; chemotherapy and radiation can weaken bones. As patients get older, we talk to them about spinal stenosis.”

MINUTIAE The thoracic vertebrae in the middle of the back are well supported, but the cervical vertebrae in the neck and the lumbar vertebrae in the lower back are on their own. “Your chest cavity is protected because you have ribs on both sides,” Shah says. “Unfortunately, the neck and lower back are more vulnerable. Often, as we are developing, the natural curvatures of these regions can be at risk of scoliosis.” Elder says, “Any patient who comes into our office is going to get a thorough orthopedic-neurologic exam and X-rays. We put the X-rays through a digitization program that enables us to analyze more than 500 biomechanical functions. We can see the minutiae of spinal function.” While it is standard practice for doctors to say they individualize treatments to each patient, neck and back doctors individualize treatments to each vertebra, disk and nerve. “We have a multitude of techniques,” Shah says. Patients may require surgery to address fractures or disk herniations. Epidural steroid injections can be administered to nerves compressed by injuries or arthritis. “We may try radiofrequency ablation to burn nerves, and we’re looking more and more into spinal cord stimulation. Electrical stimulation may help prevent the propagation of nerve impulses.” A tiny chiropractic technique “can adjust very specifically to create better function, which will decrease pain and protect the patient from herniation over time,” Elder says. “Our massage therapist does a unique type of massage that works very well with spinal-mechanical chiropractic.”

PROPER PRESCRIPTIONS Activity prescriptions for spinal pain patients can be complicated. “It is very difficult for a patient with chronic pain to exercise, but we want to get them working on their core once their biomechanics are functioning better,” Elder says. “Exercising a dysfunctional spine will make it worse.” Shah agrees. “There is benefit in doing weight-bearing exercise because you are strengthening the muscles, but weightlifting can be dangerous,” he notes. “It is important to get physical therapy or appropriate instruction on how to do the techniques.” Medication, of course, can be the first defense against pain, but Elder notes there is a real opioid addiction problem in this country, much of it because of people dealing with chronic back pain. “The goal is to avoid opiates,” Shah says. “If there are no other risk factors, we consider NSAIDs (non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs) like Advil, Aleve and ibuprofen. We could consider a nerve pain medication such as Lyrica or gabapentin or will start muscle relaxants if a muscle issue is causing the pain.”

TREATMENT OPTIONS Keenan says headaches are one of the top seven reasons people go to a primary care doctor. “They are our body’s signal that something is not quite right,” she says. “I always try lifestyle modification with a patient because headaches often are triggered by something in our environment. I spend a lot of time talking with patients about what might cause their headaches.” Traditional oriental medicine also approaches headaches through environmental links. “A headache is a symptom as opposed to a diagnosis,” says F. Afua Bromley, an acupuncturist and oriental medicine practitioner at Acupuncture St. Louis in Webster Groves. “Not every headache is super complex, sometimes even in people who get frequent headaches. It can be something as simple as an unknown food allergy, a chemical allergy, light triggers, dehydration, barometric pressure changes, or hormones.”

IT’S ALWAYS SOMETHING Headache triggers can be found all over the map—and the kitchen, bathroom, yard or department store. The National Headache Foundation lists 24 types of headaches, with causes including allergies, arthritis, caffeine withdrawal, depression, eye strain, hangovers, hunger, hypertension, menstruation, fevers and tumors. Bromley notes that people often are surprised at what can be labeled as a trigger. “Caffeine sometimes can treat headaches, but it also can be a trigger,” she says. “Sulfites and nitrates, which are used as preservatives, affect some people. I was surprised about bananas, but they have an enzyme that a number of people are sensitive to.” She knows patients who have to avoid perfume counters at department stores. “Scents are some of the most common causes, especially artifical ones,” Bromley says. “Synthetic chemicals used as scents in household products can trigger a hyperactive, allergy-like response that can cause a headache.”

SIMPLE CONNECTION “I did my dissertation on how dizziness and migraines are related,” Keenan says. “Inadequate hydration is the biggest trigger I found. Dehydration affects your blood pressure, and it dries you out because there is not enough blood volume circulating. It often will not cause a horrible migraine, but there will be a lingering, dull headache. I tell people who are having headaches to drink at least 64 ounces of water a day.” A couple of other simple solutions tend to be overlooked, too, she says. “If you are not getting enough sleep, that can be a problem,” Keenan says. “Or, if you skip meals, your blood sugar goes down, which can cause a headache.” Bromley says Oriental medicine views headaches as symptoms affected by channels of connected systems throughout the body. Three acupressure points are believed to relieve headaches according to the position of the head affected. Two points can be squeezed on the hands, one in the muscle between the thumb and forefinger and another on the outer edge of the hand. The third pressure point is on the outside of the leg, a palm’s width above the ankle. In general, Keenan advises to take care of yourself. “After lifestyle modifications, you can take ibuprofen and acetaminophen, but be careful to not overdo it.”

A sample of foods known to cause headaches: ripened cheeses chocolate sour cream sourdough bread certain beans

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FOOT PAIN For millions of years, our ancestors walked barefoot and enjoyed strong, healthy (although dirty!) feet. “In countries where people still don’t wear anything but sandals, there aren’t many foot problems,” says Dr. Michael Horwitz, a podiatrist at Feet for Life Podiatry Centers in University City and Chesterfield. “In America, we have an epidemic of plantar fasciitis because we are overly supporting our feet.” Dr. Meghan Arnold, a podiatrist at the Mercy Clinics in Town & Country and Sunset Hills, says about half of foot pain is caused by improper shoes; the rest is a result of issues like bunions, hammertoes or flat feet.

TOO MUCH SUPPORT “The number one problem we see is people who are born with flat feet,” Arnold says. “Although that doesn’t mean they will always cause problems.” People who are bothered by flat feet may rely too often on the temporary relief of inserts or comfy shoes, Horwitz explains. “You should not get dependent on wearing plastic arch supports,” he says. “That potentially weakens your foot and leaves a lack of stretch in your Achilles tendon.” The foot’s arch plays a key role in cushioning the rest of the body, Arnold adds. “The arch is the shock absorber of the foot,” she says. “Every time you take a step, the arch moves up and down to accommodate uneven surfaces and take the stress off your feet. When it is up or down too much or not able to move, you tend to have problems.” Narrow, high-heeled shoes have long been blamed for foot pain in women. “A

higher heel puts more pressure on the toes or ball of the foot and shifts the pressure,” Arnold says. “I am seeing more foot pain in men because of pointed-toe dress shoes with tighter toe boxes.” Horwitz says flat tennis shoes and moccasins are good for you. “These shoes preserve the strength of the foot and the stretch of the Achilles tendon,” he says. “A combination of supportive footwear during certain activities and flat footwear the rest of the time is best.” Feet also like variety, Arnold continues. ”Don’t wear the same shoes every day,” she recommends. “Rotate them so you are constantly challenging the muscles, tendons and ligaments.”

LENDING A HAND TO YOUR FEET Proper shoes cannot cure all foot problems as many issues are more involved and might require surgery. Plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament along the bottom of the foot, can cause excruciating pain in the heel and arch. Bunions are bony prominences at the base of the big toe that can cause the toe to turn inward. A hammertoe is one that curls downward instead of pointing forward. Foot pain often radiates. “Flat feet are a leading cause of hip, knee and back pain and often go undiagnosed,” Horwitz says. “The biomechanical faults in your feet cause your back to torque and your knees to bend in ways they aren’t used to.” Arnold says to see a doctor if you have foot pain for more than 10 to 14 days that is not improving. “I tell patients they are ready for surgery when they are no longer able to do the activities they want or wear the shoes they like most of the time,” she says. She says most foot surgeries will require six to 10 weeks of recovery. Some patients with flat feet are candidates for a metallic implant that realigns the ankle and heel bones, Horwitz says. “The procedure takes five minutes, and patients can be back in tennis shoes in two weeks.”

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Glueck reduced the sodium content of the new recipe by making her own sauce. Choosing turkey over beef and not frying the tortillas decreased the total fat as well.

Nutrition Facts ORIGINAL (about 1 ½ enchiladas) 499 calories, 32g fat, 1058mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, 26g protein MODIFIED (about 1 ½ enchiladas) 419 calories, 20g fat, 716mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 30g protein

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Calories and fat can be drastically reduced by choosing dairy products with lower fat content. The dairy products in this recipe can make it high in sodium, so Glueck suggests using a low sodium cheese. “Try to balance this with a side of veggies or a salad,” she says.

Nutrition Facts ORIGINAL (1 cup) 639 calories, 50g fat, 830mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 26g protein MODIFIED (1 cup) 411 calories, 20g fat, 835mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 28g protein

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“You can feel better about eating these revamped cupcakes. They have less sugar and ingredients that are better for your heart and can help prevent cancer,” Glueck says. Substituting pumpkin for eggs and butter decreases total fat and calories and increases overall nutritive value. According to Glueck, the pumpkin adds vitamin A and lycopene, which are good for eye health and preventing different cancers. Use ¼ can of pumpkin for each egg and equal amounts of oil. For example, a recipe with 2 eggs and 1 cup of oil would use 1 ½ cans of pumpkin. Glueck also substituted unsweetened applesauce for sugar, which adds fiber while decreasing calories. “Apples also contain quercetin, which is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties,” she says. When substituting Nutrition Facts applesauce for sugar, the ratio is ORIGINAL (1 cupcake) 1:1, but the overall liquid in the 192 calories, 10g fat, 152mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 3g protein recipe should be decreased by one-quarter. MODIFIED (1 cupcake)

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a moment to show each other appreciation. CEO and owner Jill Butler refers to the outpouring of love and gratitude as ‘filling buckets.’ “It’s a way to recognize colleagues who have helped us,” agent Sarah Bernard explains. “Taking time to verbalize our gratitude is good for everyone, and it really reflects our unique culture. I love it.” Since its founding in 2012, RedKey has been building that culture around a mission of service, love and fun. RedKey is dedicated to serving its employees and the local community. The Key Leadership Team (KLT), an agent advisory board, was formed to help achieve that. Bernard and fellow agent Lauren Daugherty are current members. “It is a group of top sellers who serve two-year terms,” Daugherty explains. “We assist and guide the office with making decisions.” The board is divided into subcommittees that cover areas such as training, technology, social events and community service projects. “We meet throughout the year to discuss what’s working in the office, how we can improve and what we can do to serve the community,” she says. The agency’s community involvement includes everything from raising money for a young man with leukemia to the Love and Service Limo program, which takes local heroes nominated by RedKey staff out on the town in the company limo. According to Daugherty, the KLT recently implemented a new program that allows staff to use the limo to perform random acts of kindness. Bernard adds that RedKey is doing an event with Habitat for Humanity in October, and notes that agents are involved in the community outside work as well. “The staff supports community organizations, churches and other causes we’re passionate about,” she says. “We talk, share and attend each other’s events. It’s all very welcome here.”

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This investment in the community has numerous benefits for the real estate company. Bernard encourages her clients to participate in its recycling initiative, explaining that her involvement helps clients see she’s concerned with more than just the bottom line. “Serving our community shows that we have more in mind than just making money,” Bernard says. “We want to make our community better.” Daugherty adds, “Everyone who works at RedKey loves St. Louis. We all want to get involved and enjoy this great city.” The KLT also works to serve fellow RedKey employees, which is not something you find everywhere, Bernard notes. “Real estate can be isolating,” she explains. “But RedKey gives us an opportunity to really bond with colleagues.” From ‘filling buckets’ to training and classes, the company fosters an environment of support and appreciation. Daugherty sees it as a logical extension of the company’s community service. “The common denominator is that people are doing positive things for others,” she says. “For me, that really defines what RedKey is all about.”

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DEAR HOMEWORK,

We recently purchased a home that is 83 years young. I named her Iris and am committed to elevating her to her previous glory. She has incredible bones but has been neglected for quite some time. We have redone the plumbing, electric, floors and more, so our budget has been stretched to the max, but we really want to improve the façade. I feel as if the columns were added later as an afterthought. They don’t seem to connect with the country French/English look. I love to garden, so I am anxious to bring some color to this grand lady. Sincerely, —REVIVAL FOR THE LADY IRIS

DEAR REVIVAL FOR THE LADY IRIS,

I’m glad that you recognize the ‘good bones’ your house already possesses, but I would identify the underlying style as Dutch Colonial Revival. Therefore, I have chosen new details that intensify the characteristics of that style. I have removed the existing columned porch, which was too heavy and the wrong style. Instead, a bracketed, arched overhang with an adjacent Amish settee take the home back to its rural Pennsylvania roots. New slate green shutters with hinges and tiebacks pair with window boxes to add supporting details. The existing trees frame the house well, so I just allowed the minor plantings to grow together for a more continuous look. Colorful beds of iris border the front walk in honor of the home’s new nickname. A new stone ‘arrival pad,’ aligned with the façade, gives a sense of elegance to the asphalt circle drive. Not only is Iris rejuvenated, I would guess she’s never looked better. Thanks for asking, —HOMEWORK

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Without architecture, there is no interior design. My office is across from the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, and my view is nothing short of inspirational! This behemoth structure of stone, Tiffany glass and green-glazed terra cotta is a tribute to the great architecture of the past. I am intrigued by the glazed roof tiles. Since I spend a great deal of time in Palm Beach, I have a fondness for this architectural accoutrement and how it crowns a structure with elegance and beauty. When the sun reflects off these tiles, they gleam. When the rain pours down over them, they shimmer like silk. Glazed tiles first were used in China, dating back to the Zhou dynasty between 1046 and 256 BC. They were designed in both tubular and flat shapes, depending on their application and the structure’s roofline. Today, there are many different shapes and colors. The Greeks, Italians and other Mediterranean cultures used the decorative tiles for both practical and aesthetic purposes. Originally, this kind of roof was created out of necessity due to the weather in those geographic regions, where tile can last for hundreds of years. They don’t hold up as well in St. Louis due to our extreme fluctuations of heat and cold. Another major benefit is that the tiles never fade or change color. The strength of the clay tiles, coupled with the glaze, makes them impervious to mildew. The process of glazing and kiln firing creates a resilient yet beautiful product. PIECE BY LOCAL ARTIST TED COLLIER

TRADE SECRETS: BUYING ART I often am asked by clients to assist in the purchase of art for their homes. There

is a great deal to consider when making an art purchase, so I have compiled some tips. 1. Art should not be purchased to ‘match’ the interior of a room. Art is a very personal experience, both for the artist and the collector. A piece should speak to you first and foremost. While it is a plus if its colors complement your home’s fabrics or wall colors, that is by no means necessary. Traditional art can work well with contemporary interiors, and vice versa. 2. Size matters. A designer can assist in determining what size artwork best fits your space. Do not buy art simply to fill a room; wait for the right piece to come along. There is nothing worse than art that is too small or too large for the allotted wall space. Scale and proportion are of the utmost importance. 3. Have a budget, and stick to it. We all can get caught up in the moment when emotions are involved. But be realistic about what you can afford, keeping in mind that you always can upgrade later. It would be nice to fill our homes with museum-quality works, but there are many artists in our own community who are equal in talent and more affordable. We focus on St. Louis artists in our Florida home so we can take a little bit of here … there. 4. Develop relationships. Like the partnership you have with your interior designer, it is equally important to develop a relationship with gallery owners and artists. They will get to know your taste and your collection and be invaluable in guiding you. A reputable gallery owner or artist will place your needs ahead of his or her own and offer sage advice. 5. Buy local and abroad. I encourage my clients to buy local first. I also know that they travel the world and would rather buy a piece of art than a T-shirt. Before a trip, we discuss what areas of the home need art, and we set parameters to fill that space. The end result is a wonderful memory and a well thought-out design element.

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I have a small but treasured collection of rose medallion china. There are only six pieces, but they all belonged to people who were important to me. It’s a very distinctive china pattern, usually in greens and pinks. The center of the object typically features a peony flower or bird, and there are usually four or six quadrants filled with leaves, flowers and figures radiating from the center. Somehow it is all graceful and harmonious. There are different categories of rose medallion china. If no birds or people are present, it is known as rose canton. If it is sans birds, it is rose mandarin. I always thought a rose was a rose was a rose, but I digress. This form of china became very popular in the mid-19th century. In the 17th century, the demand for porcelain was so intense that the Chinese were shipping large amounts to Europe and the Americas. The Silk Road was the first Amazon of its day, delivering unique goods to people of all nations. Today, the china from this period is very valuable, so serious collectors are always on the hunt. In 1890, politics got involved and the U.S. Congress passed the McKinley Tariff Act. All goods entering the country were taxed and had to be stamped with the country of origin. So ‘China’ was put on the bottom of all items coming from that country, and in 1915, ‘Made in China’ became the new mark. Newer versions (post 1890) sadly have less value now, partly due to waning appreciation of beautiful craftsmanship and artistry. Today, pieces can be picked up from second-hand resources like estate sales and eBay for next to nothing.

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52 MUIRFIELD COURT TOWN AND COUNTRY | $849,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Built & designed for entertaining with 4,800+SF, this 5+bed, 4 full/2 half bath home has finished LL, gorgeous brick patio & PebbleTec pool. Oversized 3-car garage.

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FROMTHE GARDEN

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fruit of fall

pears take center stage

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Apples have always been more popular than pears, and I’ve often wondered, if Eve had eaten a pear instead of an apple, would that still be the case? Though the pear may not be associated with Christendom, it can be baked in tarts, preserved in jars or eaten raw paired with cheese. It all starts with the tree. I love to grow pears espalier style, an old school method where the tree is planted near a wall or structure and the limbs are trained to grow alongside a frame instead of

straight up into the air. For our forefathers, this growing method meant fruit could be picked without a ladder, and the trees would take up less space. But even though I have access to ladders and room to grow, I simply enjoy the challenge. My go-to espalier design is the candelabra, where the branches grow out and then up. Espalier trees planted in this way can form a natural barrier or backdrop in your garden.

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SPINACH, PEAR & CRANBERRY SALAD

PICKING THE RIGHT PEAR

Anyone who has bitten into a gritty Bosc, expecting the sweetness of an Anjou, will tell you not all pears are created equal. They vary in sweetness, flavor and juiciness, so the variety you choose for your recipe is important.

Green Bartlett: Typically used for canning, and generally not eaten raw, this variety has lots of juice, so it’s best for purees or baking.

Red Bartlett: Like green Bartlett but a little sweeter, so it’s eaten raw more often, but also great for preserves.

Red Anjou: Like the Green Anjou

but sweeter and with a hint of spice instead of citrus. Opt for this when you want to add some color to your plate.

Green Anjou: The sweetest, most

prevalent pear, it’s juicy, mellow and delightful raw, but also great for baking and roasting.

Comice: A juicy, sweet pear with silky

flesh and a mellow flavor that is best raw.

Kieffer: My favorite variety to grow,

it’s not as well known. Developed in the 1860s in Pennsylvania, Kieffers can thrive in northern and southern states. The trees produce beautiful blooms, and the fruit is great for canning and baking. My mother and aunts would finely shred Kieffers for pear honey and use them in preserves and pies.

Starkrimson: Its tell-tale red skin

covers a soft and juicy fruit with floral notes that mellow when baked. Use to add unexpected color to tarts and other pear desserts.

Seckel: A small variety with soft

insides that’s best eaten raw. These are so sweet, sometimes they’re called ‘sugar pears.’ Try pairing with cheese and wine.

Bosc: Tall and brownish with firm

flesh, it’s best for baking and poaching.

Concorde: An all-purpose pear, it’s

slightly more tart than the Anjou, but still good when raw. Great for baking and ideal for garnish because it doesn’t brown as quickly once cut.

Forelle: You will know this pear by its speckled skin, which resembles a trout. It has a firm, crisp flavor much like a green apple.

1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil 2 T balsamic vinegar 2 t whole-grain mustard 1 t sugar 1 t kosher or sea salt Freshly ground pepper 1 c thinly sliced red onion, chilled in cold water for 30 min 1/3 c sweetened dried cranberries 8 c lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves, stemmed if needed 2 firm but ripe pears (do not peel), quartered lengthwise, cored and cut into long, thin slices 2/3 c sliced almonds

TO MAKE THE DRESSING:

▶ Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and a pinch of pepper in a mason jar. ▶ Secure the lid and shake vigorously until blended well. ▶ Put 2 tablespoons of dressing in a bowl and stir in the dried cranberries. Set aside to soften. ▶ Strain the red onions. Chilling the red onion slices in cold water makes them crisp and takes away the raw onion taste. ▶ Put the spinach, onions and sliced pears in a large bowl. Give the remaining dressing in the jar one last shake, and pour it over the salad. ▶ Add the cranberries and toss so the dressing fully coats the spinach. Serve immediately. MAKES ABOUT 4 SERVINGS

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