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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] This issue’s travel story is about an unlikely destination: Bentonville, Ark., where I traveled recently to see the new Crystal Bridges art museum (opened in November 2011). And while I was expecting to like it, I wasn’t expecting to love it —or the little town it’s in. Of course the museum, with its extraordinary collection of American art covering five centuries, was the main attraction, but the town came in a close second. It’s a quaint picture of Victorian Americana, seemingly frozen in time, with a town square featuring a Civil War statue, the Benton County courthouse (est. 1836 and named for Sen. Thomas Hart Benton, of Missouri), and a 1950 linoleum-tiled 5&10 that was Sam Walton’s original variety store. Making it all even better was our timing; the visit coincided with First Friday, a nighttime street festival complete with food trucks and bluegrass music, and with the Saturday morning farmer’s market, where pony rides were offered—something I haven’t seen since I was pony-riding age. As we all know, Walton went on to expand the variety-store concept into Walmart. And while charm and Walmart usually aren’t heard in the same sentence, it’s the Walmart fortune that has preserved—and elevated—the town’s stature. Crystal Bridges was started by Walton’s daughter, Alice, whose personal art collection comprises 20 percent of the museum’s pieces; the rest was purchased by the family’s foundation, and free admission is underwritten in perpetuity by the Walmart Foundation. Walmart stores may be omnipresent (after driving five hours through rural Missouri, I can attest to it), but Crystal Bridges is unique. —Dorothy F. Weiner Editor in Chief

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WHITFIELD SCHOOL, A COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GRADES SIX THROUGH 12, IS LOCATED AT 175 S. MASON ROAD. THE SCHOOL HOLDS AN ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE OCT. 20 AND A TECHNOLOGY OPEN HOUSE NOV. 5. PICTURED ON THE COVER: STUDENTS ABBY SMYTH AND SIMON GELBER, FACULTY MEMBER JESSICA BUTLER, AND STUDENT LUCY BHUYAN. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.434.5141 OR VISIT WHITFIELDSCHOOL.ORG.

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[ town talk ] 7 COVER STORY – Whitfield School 8 ON THE PAGE 10 INSIDER INTELLIGENT INVESTING 11 COVER STORY – Metlife 12 TALK OF THE TOWNS 14 CHARLIE’S TOWN

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[ health&beauty ] HEALTH MATTERS 29 COVER STORY – Washington University Physicians 29 HEALTH CHECK 31 MEN’S HEALTH 36 HOW TO CHOOSE – METALLICS 37 WHAT’S YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE – Garry Olson

38 TRAVEL – Crystal Bridges in Arkansas 42 QUICK BITES 43 BRIDGE 44 ON THE TABLE – Fritanga 45 FEATURE – Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con 46 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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by tony di martino WHEN YOU THINK OF HIGH-TECH MECCAS, Silicon Valley in Northern California springs to mind, followed by Silicon Alley in New York City. So you might be surprised to learn that one of the fastest-growing markets for tech jobs in the nation, according to CNNMoney/Fortune Magazine, is ... St. Louis. But what about our workforce? Will today’s students be ready for tomorrow’s jobs? “Regional entrepreneurs are now positioning St. Louis as a desirable environment for innovative new tech businesses, and this is an opportunity we embrace at Whitfield School,” says head of school John Delautre. “Our mission is to cultivate ethical, confident, successful students. Essential to that process is making sure we supply our graduates with tools to help them thrive in an increasingly competitive, high-tech world.” Among those tools is Whitfield’s advanced technology platform, which recently received recognition from Microsoft at its Worldwide Partners Conference. “Whitfield was named one of the best schools in the nation at integrating technology into students’ learning experiences,” says Mark Payton, Whitfield director of technology. “We don’t just throw the latest computer equipment at kids. We use technology thoughtfully and purposefully, to help teachers accomplish their educational goals.” Whitfield is one of a small number of schools in the nation that discovered a way to take Microsoft OneNote’s shared notebook capabilities even further than the product was designed for. “This provides a better way for our teachers to view, correct and give feedback and guidance on chemistry lab books, writing journals and other assignments in real time, without students having to turn them in,” Payton says. “Thus, students can maintain consistent access to their notes for homework, projects and studying.” Whitfield is working with Microsoft to integrate this technology into the next generation of OneNote products. “It looks like we’ll be the first school in the nation to test it,” Payton says. Whitfield social studies classes also are working in conjunction with Microsoft and WHITFIELD FACULTY MEMBER JESSICA BUTLER AND NINTH the University of North Carolina GRADERS ABBY SMYTH AND SIMON GELBER. at Chapel Hill to develop product PHOTO COURTESY OF WHITFIELD SCHOOL and content for ChronoZoom, an open-source, multi-disciplinary timeline encompassing the history of the universe. “Teachers and researchers from Chapel Hill were recently on site to observe our 11th-grade/AP history teacher, Maggie Sullivan, and her classes using ChronoZoom,” he says. Whitfield students will discuss their experiences at the National Conference for Social Studies Students in November, he adds. Prospective parents can learn more about Whitfield Oct. 20 at an admissions open house and Nov. 5 at a technology open house. “Technology has created a gigantic shift in the educational mission,” Delautre says. “But technology in and of itself can be meaningless, even alienating. At Whitfield, we don’t passively consume technology; we use it to enhance human interaction, character development and cultural richness. Our students face each other and the world, not a blinking screen.” Information is free and abundant these days, he notes. “Our job as educators is to harness this deluge of information and make it meaningful to our students. That’s the Whitfield way.”

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is a child in every one of us “ There who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly lit front porch. ”

There is no cut-and-dried origin of ‘cut and dried.’ Some say the phrase, which has come to mean a matter that is straightforward or settled in advance and not open to debate, originated in the sun-dried strips of beef jerky cowboys ate on long trail drives. But the three words were strung together long before the days of the Wild West. In fact, their first known use was in a letter to a clergyman in 1710, in which the writer described a sermon as “ready cut in dried,” or prepared in advance and lacking in spontaneity. The next recorded use came 20 years later in a poem by Jonathan Swift, which refers to “Sets of Phrases, cut and dry/ Evermore thy Tongue supply.” So scholars think the phrase more than likely had its origins in sheaves of wood, grass, hay or herbs that were cut and dried before use.

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[ short & simple | LOCAL PUMPKIN PIE WITH CRISP TOPPING ] RECIPE FROM THE LIBERTINE EXECUTIVE CHEF JOSHUA GALLIANO 2 t. vanilla extract 2 t. ground cinnamon 6 eggs

Local Pumpkin Pie >>1 In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin flesh, sugar, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon. Whisk in the softened butter and evaporated milk. Finally, whisk in the eggs.

>>2 Fill the rolled pie shells with filling. Top with crisp topping (recipe to the right). Cook on a sheet tray in a 325 F oven, about 35 minutes.

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Crisp Topping Two sticks unsalted butter 2/3 c. all purpose flour 3/4 c. cake flour 1 1/3 c. light brown sugar 1 2/3 c. rolled oats

*Use whichever pumpkins are available, but kaboocha, pie pumpkins and any orange-fleshed pumpkins are recommended. Crisp Topping >>1 In a mixer with a paddle attachment, combine sugar and butter. Cream. Combine the flours with the creamed mixture, using the paddle on ‘low.’ Add in the rolled oats and mix to combine. MAKES TWO 9-INCH PIES

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Local Pumpkin Pie 2 9-inch, uncooked pie shells 4 c. pie pumpkin, cooked and mashed* 4 c. sugar 8 oz. butter, softened 10 oz. evaporated milk

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Want to shop, save, support local businesses and help sick kids at the same time? Buy a Glennon Card for $50 and get a 20-percent discount on regularly priced merchandise at more than 285 participating stores, restaurants and salons. For 10 days, from Oct. 25 through Nov. 3, you’ll have unlimited use of the card. Proceeds benefit the kids at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. Glennon Card is presented by Fifth Third Bank and co-sponsored by Town & Style, Show Me St. Louis and Plaza Frontenac. To order a card and view the list of participating merchants, visit glennoncard.org.

9/25 Whitney Koonce @whit_lit jon hamm on the wonderfulness of #imos: "you can taste the gateway arch. you can taste the world series wins." #darnskippy #yum

The Landmarks Association of Saint Louis recently honored business and civic leader Joe Edwards with the H. Meade Summers Jr. Award for lifetime achievement in historic preservation. Edwards was recognized for his achievements in historic preservation and community revitalization.

9/25 Leah Serra@Ljserra Love @Cardinals, @ StLouisBlues, and @ STLouisRams. I can watch all three in October. #Heaven #TeamSTL 9/24 Andrew Box @ajbox2010 Can't believe that really just happened. Doesn't get any closer than that #WachaMania #STLCardinals #nohitter news

A bathroom designed by EMILY CASTLE, owner of Castle Design, won first place and was named ‘Bath of the Year’ in the 2013 K+BB Design Awards. The winning project, located in the boyhood home of poet T.S. Eliot in the Central West End, introduced updated efficiencies and fixtures while honoring the home’s landmark status. K+BB (Kitchen + Bath Business) is a national trade publication for the kitchen and bath industry that reaches more than 50,000 designers, architects, custom builders and remodelers monthly.

9/24 MG@Blushing_Apples This week and next will be great, so many things in the agenda #stlfashionweek #tasteofstl 9/24 Chris Gore @ThatChrisGore You know, a much better series finale for #Dexter would have been him just making breakfast. I've been waiting 8 seasons for that meal!

The recent Great Rivers Environmental Law Center Awards Celebration honored St. Louis Public Radio for its coverage of environmental issues and STEVE MAHFOOD, for his service as director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Mahfood, a graduate of the Yale University environmental and management leadership program, advises the Nature Conservancy and other organizations on environmental issues. He has has been appointed by three successive governors to manage the state’s environmental, energy, geological and other resources.

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All eyes were on 16-year-old model KELSEY OWENS as she strutted down the catwalk for Proenza Schouler during New York Fashion Week. She also was featured on vogue.com. The Marquette High student is the daughter of Chris and Debbie Owens of Ballwin and niece of American Red Cross Regional CEO Cindy Erickson.

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WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN. “This basic law of gravity applies to the stock market, as well,” says Moghis Mian, senior financial services executive at MetLife. The market has been trending upward lately after sinking nearly 45 percent in 2008 and ’09, he notes. “Investors are regaining confidence,” he says. “But people who shoot for the stars, expecting huge returns, may be taking a tremendous amount of risk.” Mian is the voice of experience. During 26 years at MetLife, he has helped countless clients make informed decisions about their future. He recently earned the company’s highest honor, given to a top adviser who exemplifies outstanding integrity, professionalism and customer service. But to Mian, the greatest reward comes from helping people achieve financial stability and freedom. “Together, we build a solid foundation so their money will last a lifetime, regardless of market conditions,” he says. The goal is to protect and grow capital to meet every need that arises throughout life, with enough left over to pass on to loved ones. “We want to preserve capital by choosing conservative to moderate investments that keep the client above the inflation rate and create a reliable stream of income,” Mian says. He achieves this goal using a mix of instruments, tailored to individual needs: “I always ask, What do you want your money to do for you?” he says. “Once I know the answer, I help them create a strategy based on their objectives.” Essential to that strategy is what Mian calls ‘the bucket list’: “We divide the portfolio into three buckets, with a different investment strategy for each bucket, so short-, mid- and long-term goals are covered,” he says. “Lumping all your assets together is never a good idea, so we keep some assets liquid for short-term cash needs; others are set aside to grow for three to five years and beyond. People are living longer than ever, so you want to make sure you have more than enough to meet your needs without running out of money.” Investments are only part of the story. “Your stream of income is tied to a heartbeat,” Mian says. “What happens if that heartbeat doesn’t come home one night, or if you’re injured or become ill and can’t work? To make sure your family is protected, life insurance, as well as short- and longterm disability insurance, are critical components of the total financial strategy. I can’t cover the emotional loss—but by making sure there’s a plan in place to cover the loss of income, I can make the emotional burden a little easier to bear.” He considers the entire family his client. “It’s my duty to help you have a comfortable retirement, and to see to it that you and your family are taken care of at every stage of life.”

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For any of you who can’t get enough news about future roadkill, here’s a story one of our peers in TV news broadcast recently about the rescue of a young opossum from a hot roof in Ballwin. Here’s an example of what they call in the business ‘a slow news day.’ The classic is about firefighters rescuing a kitten, but here, firefighters came when Bi-State Wildlife Hotline volunteers needed a longer ladder for a possum. Spokespeople say the critter will be released after recovery from burns to its footpads. Then, no matter where it winds up, it probably will be despised by the same people who think spiders and snakes are a pestilence from hell. Yes, it’s a ’possum … but it’s just a baby. And that’s what makes this such an awww-inspiring tale. Some well-heeled, ‘cosmopolitan’ Americans never deign for their tootsies to touch the tarmac anywhere between L.A. and NYC. Oh, there’s Chicago, that charming little burg with fab shopping somewhere in-between. But isn’t that in Canada? The vast expanse between our east and west coasts has been called the Great Flyover, and The Lou is near the middle, not much to the right of that mind-numbing yawn, Kansas. Now, before a Jayhawk calls for a righteous tar-and-feathering, my point: The Butterfly House in Chesterfield’s Faust Park has been nicely written up by Adam Sommer, a globe-trotting travel writer who lives in Brentwood and uses that snarky term tongue-in-cheek as a blog name, ‘Flyover Country.’ Indeed, patient amateur photographers can get postcard-worthy shots at Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, operated by Missouri Botanical Garden. But we’re sure the butterflies are prettier here than on either coast, because they have much more uncluttered space, peace and serenity in which to fly … over. Plus, this beloved attraction is next to the world’s best carousel, unless anyone can prove there’s a better one in, say, Manhattan or Malibu.

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If anyone thought a park for Fido and his ilk was evidence our county seat has gone to the dogs, this clinches it. There’s a three-tiered water fountain in the grassy median on Wydown Boulevard just outside the entrance to Claverach Park. The upper two levels are for humans of various heights (the shorter one is perfect for kiddos) to quench their thirst. The lowest one, at lapping level, is for their vertically challenged walking companions. The fountain is a source of solace, no doubt, to walkers who’ve worn out the uneven dirt path through the middle of the grassy boulevard. Human walkers we observed on a glorious recent morning were sticking to the sidewalks, unless being dragged along by their insistent mutts from tree to hydrant. So, we didn’t get to see the water fountain in action. Curiously, there was also a dog dish on the concrete close by the fountain. Not to make my general impression of the species too obvious, but maybe a water dish was there to help Canine-Americans get the hint: Hey, drool-face, there’s something good down here for you. See over here? Hey … No! That’s a water fountain, for drinking. NO!! Put your leg down!

I have found that, like some teenagers, dogs need constant discipline to do anything right. Ever known one you’ve reminded to clean their room and keep it that way? (Teenager, that is.) More to the point, if you command a dog to get down, does he stay down? (Really? For how long?) To some, the longtime enterprise at Dickson and Argonne in Kirkwood just doesn’t belong there: An automotive service station, it sticks out like a greasy thumb. Some would call it an eyesore. Why, it’s

Not as far down Argonne is one of the oldest homes in Kirkwood, says Murray, who notes a good friend and customer lives there. A few neighbors, he acknowledges, aren’t quite so neighborly. Such folks don’t talk to him. He says they take their gripes right to city hall. Signs prohibit parking across the street, which illustrates how neighbors and this neighborhood business have established a sort of détente. But, historic? Murray notes the building is site of a former stable, adjacent to a tavern destroyed by fire early in the 20th century. The stable was converted to a block building in the 1930s

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smack in the Jefferson-Argonne Historic District, among some of the tony suburb’s most elegant homes. Main Street Auto is a bit of an anomaly in a town that doesn’t even have a Main Street. Lou Murray took over the business about a year ago. Suffice it to say, it’s had its ups and downs over the years, from upkeep to community relations. Catty-corner is the stately, tall, greyand-white manse that once was home to Kirkwood Historical Society, which moved west on Argonne to Mudd’s Grove. A barrier of mature vegetation obscures its view of the shop, and vice versa.

to service horseless carriages, probably a quaint enterprise in those days. Murray shrugs. He points out the new paint job in progress. On the crisp white exterior walls, he envisions a floral mural. The stars of Duck Dynasty would no more shoot a duck with an elephant gun than trim their beards. That would be overkill, literally. Kind of like this story about a raging knucklehead. Seems some teens were caught tissue-handed in the act of TP’ing a St. Charles residence. The homeowner raced outside with a

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shotgun as the teens jumped into their cars and took off, while he reportedly pointed the gun at them without firing. He saved that for his neighbor’s car, telling cops he thought it was the culprit’s car returning. When the neighbor, a 64-year-old woman with two passengers, saw the man in the street had a gun, she tried to drive around him. He yelled, hit the car with his hand, then the driver heard a loud noise … once in the safety of her garage she found he’d shot out her left front tire. At this writing the admitted shooter was in custody in lieu of $20,000 bond. A hothead with a gun—we hope he’s cooled off by now. Some boys never grow up, not that they ever really want to. Ridley Pearson, who co-authored with Dave Barry the Starcatchers series based on Peter Pan, can be counted in at least one of those categories. The original show will be performed Oct. 25 to 27 at UMSL’s Touhill Performing Arts Center; it’s this year’s Variety Children’s

Theatre Play and the event’s sixth year. Last month Pearson hosted a kickoff celebration at his Town & Country home, replete with buccaneer-themed food such as ‘peg leg’ (No pegs were harmed; they were chicken legs), and pizza. Many of the kids the Variety Club helps are in wheelchairs or walkers, and they may appreciate the concept of ‘I Can Fly Pizza Pie’ more than those of us who have no trouble getting around. For 80 years, Variety Club has been an institution among St. Louis charitable organizations. A humongous consolation for missing the live performances of renowned drummer, scat vocalist and U. City hometown phenom Ronnie Burrage last week is that he’s recorded plenty. Burrage, in town for his induction into the Hall of Fame at U. City High, played Robbie’s House of Jazz in Webster Groves on Thursday night (Sept. 26), then was at Kranzberg Arts Center in

Grand Center. Burrage’s style covers the waterfront, from classic smoky-room reveries and bop, to smooth jazz and fusion, highlighting a resume of gigs with the likes of McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny and some brothers surnamed Marsalis. ‘Professor B’ teaches at Penn State, and his love for what he does is evident in his scatting on the original compositions and standards from In It (2005). If you don’t smile during his rendering of the standard ‘Straight No Chaser,’ there’s no hope. And, unless I’ve missed it in my forays into the Delmar Loop, this gentleman is worthy of a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame.

engaged in it himself. It’s a clear studio shot of the man’s reflection in his ‘home office’ computer monitor. But he’s not named in the story, and it isn’t clear whether he may have been a whistleblower or snared in the ‘LOVEINT’ intel that’s embarrassing the spy agency, along with a host of other idiocies. The caption IDs the fellow as a former NSA staffer who’s presently a security researcher at Twitter—OK, great. I just got a text, an FB message and have a call waiting from the NSA. I’m sure they’ll help clear this up…

An enigmatic photo accompanies a reputable news organization’s story on the Web about National Security Agency employees using the NSA’s vast electronic arsenal to spy on … wait for it … love interests. The photo is alleged to be of a Wildwood resident who apparently either knows about such malfeasance or might have

A New Look at Macular Degeneration October 22 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Central County Library

Fall Seminar Series Join us this October at our For Your Health fall seminar series. The Physicians of Saint Louis University, SLUCare, are offering seven FREE, one-hour seminars on topics that cover the medical health spectrum. Our speakers are all leading medical specialists and researchers in their field. In layman’s terms, they will explain the latest advancements, take questions from the audience, and provide tips and practical solutions. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required. TOP IC S

Vascular Health and Screening: Stroke, PAD and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms October 16 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Lodge Des Peres

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Cosmetic Dermatology: Helping Your Skin Look Its Best at Any Age October 23 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Lodge Des Peres Presenter: Natalie Semchyshyn, M.D., Dermatologist

The Hybrid Maze – New Approach to Treating AFIB October 24 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Lodge Des Peres Presenter: Richard Lee, M.D., MBA, Cardiac Surgeon

Parent Trap: Caring for the Aging Parent October 29 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Lodge Des Peres Presenter: Milta Little, D.O.,Geriatrics

Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery October 30 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | The Lodge Des Peres Presenter: H. Dennis Mollman, M.D., Ph.D., Neurosurgeon

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[ Before retiring as president of Fontbonne University next June, DR. DENNIS GOLDEN will be

honored on May 8, 2014, at The Ritz-Carlton. The gala recognizes Golden for his 19 years of service to the school and raises funds for student scholarships. I am honored to serve as emcee. Dr. Golden and his wife, Monica, plan to relocate closer to their grandchildren in North Carolina. ]

[ A New York film crew is taking interest in COLE JOHNSON, the Wydown Middle School eighth

grader who has been selling lemonade on Demun Avenue in Clayton on Friday afternoons since his mother Heather died from cancer in 2012. Cole, who donates his stand’s proceeds to cancer research, faces the additional challenge of living with Tourette’s Syndrome. Documentarians from Modern Epic Productions are focusing on Johnson and eventually hope to present their work at the Sundance Film Festival. ]

[ Which college has the most delicious and nutritious food? WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY came in

second out of 2,000 schools in a recent poll by the website thedailymeal.com. According to the website, “WashU features dishes like orange pork stir-fry, an exemplary fresh fruit bar, and deliciously satisfying barbecue, not to mention the Bear’s Den stocked with two carefully tended tandoori ovens.” Bowdoin College in Maine was the only college to top WUSTL. ]

[ DAN KOSTER of WUSTL and RICHARD REILLY of the Missouri Botanical Garden created

this summer’s most unusual garden in the old North St. Louis neighborhood near Crown Candy Kitchen. They planted tens of thousands of sunflowers on vacant lots in an attempt to discover if the plants remove heavy metals and other contaminants from the soil. The results were visually stunning—just imagine an entire lot covered with yellow sunflowers. ]

[ After luring the World Chess Hall of Fame to St.

Louis and creating the Chess Club and Scholastic Center in the Central West End, not to mention sponsoring the country’s top chess championships here, REX SINQUEFIELD of St. Louis has been hailed by The New York Times as, “the leading patron of chess in the United States.” ] ANOTHER PROJECT NEEDS MY ATTENTION SO I’M TAKING A FEW MONTHS OFF FROM THIS COLUMN. THANKS FOR READING, EVERYONE, AND SEE YOU IN A FEW.

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EvEry family has a story. We Want to hear yours. In celebration of St. Louis’ 250th birthday, Town & Style is compiling tales from readers about their families’ relationship to St. Louis.

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WHAT | Golf auction & dinner WHERE | The Courses at Forest Park WHEN | Aug. 23 WHY | To raise funds for The ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter,

to support local patient service programs and cutting-edge ALS research WHO | On-air personality Kelley Lamm served as emcee, KSDK’s Sara Dayley served as daytime emcee, president and CEO Maureen Barber Hill thanked guests (and golfed), Tim O’Leary and Scott Wanamaker were event co-chairs HIGHLIGHTS | A day full of golf followed by outdoor music and cocktails, a silent auction, dinner and a heartfelt speech from Dave Larson

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Celebrate Trailnet’s 25 year anniversary

PED-A-PALOOZA

by charles barnes WHAT | The Inaugural Glennon Gallop WHERE | Blue Heron Polo Club in Defiance, Mo. WHEN | Aug. 24 WHY | Part of a new fundraising initiative of the St. Louis

Friday, October 11 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.

Polo Club to support the Danis Pediatrics Center at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. WHO | Shawn Hagan, Billy Busch HIGHLIGHTS | Guests were invited to wear white and khaki as they participated in the events of the day, including the A. Bommarito Wines Auction with delicious cuisine provided by Jack Mac’s Distinctive Taste and Bittersweet Artisan Truffles.

Randall Gallery

999 N. 13th St., 63106 Visit Trailnet.org for more information and to pre-register. Cost: $150 Pre-register by noon on October 4. trailnet

Sunday, October 13

25 years

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Culver Pavilion

at the Muny in Forest Park Visit Trailnet.org for more information or to pre-register. Cost: Free Online registration is encouraged and appreciated. Food and drink for purchase.

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[MERCY SNAPPED! ] HEALTH FOUNDATION by margaret rambo WHAT | 10th annual Benefit for the Kids of Mercy Children’s Hospital WHEN | Aug. 2 WHERE | The Ritz-Carlton ballroom WHY | To support pediatric services, focusing on the 85,000 children who depend on

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Mercy’s medical team and advanced services to aid in their treatment and recovery. WHO | Dr. John and Janice Mantovani; co-chairs Whity Meyer and Greg Twardowski; Dr. Joe and Karen Kahn, Patty Arnold, president Jeff and Lauri Johnston; Lynn and Britton Thriess, Rob Rubbelke, honorary chair Chris Carpenter; Allen Allred, Jim and Vicki Dankenbring, Marsha and Bill Rusnack, and the Sisters of Mercy. HIGHLIGHTS | Performance by Kirkwood Children’s Choir; acknowledgement by emcee Rene Knott of KSDK-5 of the medical team, staff, Sisters of Mercy and their remarkable work; auction led by Adam Jokitsch

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WHAT | 1980s Decade Party, ‘Battle of the Bands’ WHERE | JBS Athletic Center WHEN | Aug. 24 WHY | To provide a social and networking opportunity for graduates of

the classes of 1980 through 1989, while showcasing new developments on the JBS campus WHO | Lisa Yost and Jim Kemp chaired the event: headmaster Andy Abbott greeted guests; Town&Style publisher and JBS alum Lauren Rechan attended HIGHLIGHTS | An evening of tasty treats, Bombers-themed cocktails, and outdoor music to dance the night away

ASTHMA & ALLERGY FOUNDATION photos by aafa and jessica dunsmore WHAT | 25th Annual Golf Tournament WHERE | Old Hickory Golf Club, St. Peters WHEN | Aug. 19 WHY | To benefit the life-saving programs AAFA provides to

the community WHO | Chair Ray Kollar, Dave Birkenmeier, Rich Chrismer, Jim Gwinner, Dr. Helen Lach, Christi Moses, Kathy Pecher, Bill Reichhardt, Ed Schwent, John Valenti, and executive director Joy Krieger HIGHLIGHTS | Golf games on each hole, lunch and dinner awards reception

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by carla falasco WHAT | ‘Place is the Space’ Exhibition Opening WHERE | The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis WHEN | Sept. 6 WHY | To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the creation of a permanent

home for the CAM WHO | Featured artists included: Carla Arocha, Stéphane Schraenen, Jill Downen, Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle, Virginia Overton, and Dominique Petitgand. Each artist was specifically commissioned to address the key details and dynamics of the museum’s architectural spaces. HIGHLIGHTS | A historical overview and welcome from CAM director Lisa Melandri; and mingling with museum architect Brad Cloepfil, founding principal of Allied Works Architecture, and Dominic Molon, CAM chief curator, who partnered together to select the featured artists.

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WHAT | Penfold’s Wine & Dinner Event to benefit Stray Rescue WHERE | Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Clayton WHEN | Aug. 22 WHY | To enjoy fine foods and thoughtful wine pairings while supporting

vulnerable rescue animals in need of homes in metro St. Louis WHO | The event was underwritten by the following sponsors to allow 100 percent of the proceeds to go directly to Stray Rescue: Scott Rutledge of TPGM.com; Dr. Jerry Briggs of Medical Weight Loss; John Reusch of Moritz-Reusch Jewelers; Chris Creed, GM of Gateway Harley-Davidson; Dr. Corey Solman of Solman Orthopedics; Steve Bly of Perfecto Systems; Kenyon Schmanske of Treasury Wines; Marc Bulger of The Bulger Foundation; Dave Glover of KFTK Radio; and Ruth’s Chris Steak House in Clayton HIGHLIGHTS | Interacting with Yorkie the cat and Bo Bo the dog; meeting new animal lovers over a delicious meal

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1 | ELLEARD HEFFERN FINE JEWELERS

A noteworthy estate collection from one of St. Louis’ most prominent ladies is now available for sale including jewels by Angela Cummings, Oscar Heyman and others offered at exceptional values. 101 S. Hanley Building Lobby 314.863.8820 | heffern.com

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Natural ingredients and inspired scents create our unique home fragrances and bath and body goods. Hand-crafted in the U.S. 8416 Manchester Road | 314.963.3293 Plaza Frontenac | 314.991.6988 | khalldesigns.com

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Beauty is in the details. Call for a free consultation and let us help you bring the details of your kitchen and bath to life. 14208 Manchester Road, 636.230.6400 9701 Manchester Road, 636.720.0451 4067 N. St. Peters Parkway, 636.926.2414 signaturekb.com

4 | WHITFIELD SCHOOL

Curriculum Night is 7 to 8 p.m Nov. 13 . Meet Whitfield faculty and discover how we teach students to be ethical decision-makers and innovative thinkers who are prepared for success in college and beyond. 175 S. Mason Road | 314.434.5141 | whitfieldschool.org

5 | AMINI’S HOME, RUGS & GAME ROOM

A stylish leather sectional features large seating, overstuffed seat backs and cushioned armrests for ultimate relaxation. Available in more than 200 leathers and fabrics and numerous configurations. 17377 Chesterfield Airport Drive | 636.537.9200 | aminis.com

RAMONA SCOTT, MAYOR FRANCIS SLAY, CURTIS ROYSTON

6 | MOSBY BUILDING ARTS

Remodel your garage. Create the ultimate clubhouse that meets all your lifestyle needs with Mosby designers and builders. 645 Leffingwell Ave. | 314.909.1800 | callmosby.com

7 | TRAILNET

Trailnet’s Active Living Awards: Ramona Scott, Mayor Francis Slay and Curtis Royston were among Trailnet’s 2012 Active Living awardees. 2013 Recipients David Pickerill, Clark Allen and Big River Running with be honored at Ped-a-Palooza Oct. 11. 411 N. 10th St., Ste. 202 | 314.436.1324 | trailnet.org

8 | MAGNIFICIENT MISSOURI

Join us Oct. 13 for a Conservation Celebration to benefit Magnificient Missouri. Feast on local food and wine prepared by some of the area’s most talented chefs; enjoy the music of Old Salt Union; explore the facinating historical site; and support a great cause. The Historic Daniel Boone Home and Heritage Center is nestled in 1,000 acres of pristine Missouri countryside only 40 minutes from Clayton. Magnificientmissouri.org

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THE PALMER METHOD BY CY TWOMBLY

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For the upcoming autumn and holiday seasons, Kodner Gallery announces the arrival of new inventory from around the world. Visit the gallery or check us out online to see new works from artists such as Jasper Johns, Cy Twombly, Tiffany Studios, Edgar Degas, Edouard Cortes, Edmund Ostaus and many others. 9650 Clayton Road 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com

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and pounding headaches caused by allergies and sinusitis. But the ear, nose and throat area can host a broad range of infections and diseases, some of them life-threatening. And physicians at Washington University are in the forefront of using minimally invasive methods to deal with these conditions. “Our doctors diagnose and treat the entire spectrum of nasal and sinus disorders, from simple nasal allergies to complex tumors, all with the utmost expertise and care,” says surgeon Dr. Ravi Uppaluri, associate professor of otolaryngology and a specialist at Washington University Sinus Institute. “In the past, we couldn’t address certain conditions without painful, potentially disfiguring surgery and long recovery times. But minimally invasive procedures provide access to areas that often are difficult or impossible to reach with traditional surgery, allowing us to successfully treat many conditions that used to be considered inoperable.” Among these procedures is transnasal endoscopic surgery for skull base and brain tumors, which are located behind the eyes and nose. “Coping with skull base tumors and conditions is tricky, because they’re so close to critical nerves and blood vessels in the brain, head, neck and spinal cord that affect the body’s ability to function,” explains Uppaluri, who practices at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Using an endoscope (a small, telescope-like device equipped with a high-resolution video camera and dedicated surgical instruments), the surgeon dissects and removes tumors directly through the nose, without cutting open the face. Transoral (through the mouth) laser microsurgery enables surgeons to remove oral and throat tumors, including laryngeal or vocal-cord cancers, without cutting open the neck. “The endoscope’s high degree of precision increases the likelihood that all cancerous tissue is removed, and the laser disrupts surrounding tissue to a lesser degree than traditional surgery,” Uppaluri says. Benefits also include speedier recovery time and better preservation of speech and swallowing, he adds. DR. RAVI UPPALURI PERFORMS ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY, Other conditions that now can AIDED BY SURGICAL SCRUB ASSISTANT LIZ RODRIGUEZ. be addressed via minimally invasive procedures include salivary stones, an extremely painful condition that can interfere with the quality of life; spasmodic dysphonia, an incurable neurological disorder that strikes the vocal chords, causing spasms and interruptions of speech; and esophageal diverticulum, protruding pouches that cause difficulty swallowing and can lead to pneumonia. “Treating these issues used to require extensive cutting and lengthy hospital stays; now patients often are up and out within a day,” Uppaluri says. “Spasmodic dysphonia can be managed with Botox injections, which diminish the spasms and greatly reduce the effort required to speak.” Minimally invasive methods haven’t completely replaced traditional surgery. “It might not be the best approach with extremely invasive or aggressive tumors,” Uppaluri says. “We decide the best strategy on a case-by-case basis. Our ultimate goal is to treat each individual in whatever way is safest and most effective.”

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>> COMMUNITY SPIRIT 5K: PRESENTED BY LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL 8 A.M. | RICHMOND HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER LITTLEFLOWERSTL.ORG

>> THE GREAT PUMPKIN RUN

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>> THE GREAT GO! ST. LOUIS HALLOWEEN RACE

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20 PICTURED ON THE COVER: THE PHYSICIANS OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SINUS INSTITUTE. FROM LEFT: DRS. ANDREW DRESCHER, M. ALLISON OGDEN, JAY PICCIRILLO, RAVI UPPALURI, STAN THAWLEY, MAGGIE KRAMPER, R.N., FNP, AND DR. JOHN SCHNEIDER. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND OFFICE LOCATIONS, CALL 314.362.7509 OR VISIT SINUS.WUSTL.EDU.

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[ MEN’S HEALTH by sara savat

American men are living longer and closing the longevity gap with women, according to a study by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation. You can live a longer and healthier life, too, by exercising, eating right and not ignoring the potential warning signs of serious health conditions.

[ don’t let a heart attack catch you by surprise ] Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You can reduce your risk of a sudden cardiac event by knowing the risk factors and warning signs of a heart attack or coronary artery blockage. >> dr. m. kiran kancherla,

SSM HEART INSTITUTE AT ST. MARY’S Thirty percent of men who have heart attacks have no previous symptoms. It’s important that you do not ignore potential warning signs of a heart attack or artery blockage, even if you have never had heart problems before. The most common warning sign of a heart attack is angina, or chest discomfort/pain. If you have chest discomfort, call your doctor or 911 and get to the hospital right way. Many patients—especially those over the age of 65 or who have diabetes—do not have typical angina, though. Other symptoms that can be related to heart attacks or artery blockage include shortness of breath, undue sweating and pains in other parts of the body, such as the left arm or back. Pay attention to these signs when you cannot explain the symptoms or if these occur suddenly all at once. Talk to your doctor to see whether you need a stress test. People who have heart failure may experience shortness of breath, fatigue and swelling in the legs. People with a heart arrhythmia may feel like their heart is racing or beating irregularly. Listen to your body. If these symptoms are occurring over and over again, seek medical attention.

>> dr. timothy schloss,

MERCY CLINIC HEART AND VASCULAR Heart disease often presents dramatically. Patients can be fine and then suffer a heart attack or stroke without any warning. Therefore, you need to have an active conversation with your health care provider about your individual risk for heart disease. Your physician can predict your risk for future cardiac events based on factors such as family history of heart disease, blood pressure and cholesterol, and history of smoking or diabetes, and then develop a plan to reduce that risk. While you can’t control your family history, there are a number of things you can control. Most important, if you smoke—quit. It’s also important to exercise at least four times per week for a minimum of 30 minutes. If you have any health conditions, like elevated blood pressure or cholesterol, make sure they are under control. There’s a strong connection between heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, in particular. We talk a lot about the effects diabetes has on the kidneys and eyes, but diabetes affects blood vessels throughout the entire body, as well.

keep your eye on the ball // Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, correcting vision loss can improve your performance on the field. Just ask DR. STEPHEN A. WEXLER, AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST AT EYE CARE ASSOCIATES OF ST. LOUIS, who has performed laser eye surgery on professional baseball, football and hockey players. “At a professional level, even minor amounts of myopia or astigmatism can affect an athlete’s ability to perform,” he says. “Arguably the hardest task in professional sports is hitting a 95 mph fastball with a bat, so it’s understandable that baseball players are very particular about their vision.” Even recreational athletes can benefit from improving their vision with contacts or laser eye surgery. “I have several patients who wear contacts only for sports,” says Wexler. Disposable contacts that are thrown away after just one use are ideal for the occasional wearer: “I use this approach often with my tennis and racquetball players. I also have patients who only wear glasses on occasion, such as for night driving and sports involving far distances.” Glasses often are not a good option for athletes because they can cause peripheral distortion, especially in the higher prescriptions, and also motion distortions such as image jump. “Contacts and LASIK correct the vision more naturally, because the correction occurs closer to the eye at the level of the cornea,” Wexler says.

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“Who Else is Ready to Lose TheirWeight?” Julieanne: Before and After

Read the Story of How Julieanne Lost 25 Pounds and Has Kept it Off for Over 10 Years! “For many years I really struggled with my weight and my health. After my last child was born, I not only had excess weight to lose, I was just feeling sick! I ached everywhere! I suffered with headaches. I had no energy. My poor husband thought I was losing my mind because nobody could be sick all of the time...but I was! Not to mention, losing weight was always in the back of my mind too! “Can you relate with my story? Have you struggled to lose your weight? Have you ever been so tired by 5:00 p.m. that all you wanted to do was sit on the couch with a bag of chips and watch TV? Have you ever gone to your closet to find something to wear, but everything was too tight? Have you ever started a “diet” with all the enthusiasm you could muster, only to cave into the temptation of your favorite treat within a day or two? Do you ever feel alone in your weight loss struggles? “Well I finally realized that I needed help! After years of trying on my own, I finally realized this...If I could have lost weight on my own by now, I would have!” “So realizing I needed help, I went to many doctors for answers to my problems. All kinds of tests were run, all kinds of ideas were thrown at me. “There were those who just wanted to give me pills, shots or operate to ‘fix’ me, but deep inside, I knew that would only be a temporary fix, and that it wouldn’t last. “I know they were trying to get rid of my ‘symptoms’ but I wanted to resolve the underlying problem! “I had ALARMS going off in my body...I was OVERWEIGHT, I didn’t feel well...something was wrong… “It finally hit me, if an alarm went off in my house, I wouldn’t just turn off the alarm, I’d find out why the alarm was going off. “I didn’t just want to stop the alarm, I wanted to solve the problem. I wanted a real solution. I was sick and tired of being overweight and sick and tired of being sick and tired. “I wanted answers and I was going to search and search until I found the answers I needed. “It’s amazing what happens when you earnestly start to look for answers...when the student is ready, the teacher appears. I finally met a special doctor and I realized I had found the answers! “I know you are probably hoping that this doctor told me there was a ‘magic pill’ I could take to lose my weight and feel better and that I’m going to tell you about that ‘magic pill.’ “But there was no magic pill, but rather a systematic process that helped me transform from overweight, sick and tired...to healthy, happy and energetic! I made several discoveries I’d like to share: Being accountable to someone for weight loss will be a major factor in your success! A FAT body is a toxic body!

[ treating erectile dysfunction ] According to the National Institutes of Health, 5 percent of 40-year-old men and 15 to 25 percent of 65-year-old men have long-term erectile dysfunction. If you experience ongoing erectile dysfunction, talk to your doctor. The condition could be a sign of a more serious health condition. >> dr. ted mimlitz, MEN’S MEDICAL INSTITUTE

Erectile dysfunction, or impotence, is the inability to attain or maintain an erection. There are many causes of impotence in males, including lifestyle choices and medication side effects. Most commonly, impotence is associated with underlying medical conditions, including heart disease, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), hypertension, diabetes, mellitus and low testosterone. It may also be aggravated by long-term tobacco, alcohol and substance use and abuse. Doctors can effectively treat male impotency, but only after identifying and treating any contributing health problems. With proper treatment, men can expect a success rate of more than 80 percent. Current treatments for erectile dysfunction include oral medications (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra), testosterone replacement therapy (injections, gels, creams), self-administered alprostadil (injections, urethral suppositories), or penile pumps or implants. These options are easier to administer, more effective and have fewer side effects than previous treatment options. If you experience erectile dysfunction, seek medical help. Talk to your physician about your overall health, and find the treatment option that is best for you.

>> dr. john morley, SLUCARE If you suffer from erectile dysfunction and Viagra or similar drugs have not helped, the problem could be low testosterone—a very common, yet undertreated, condition among men over the age of 40. Warning signs include low libido, weak erections, muscle loss, lack of energy and depression. If you have any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor about having your testosterone level checked. For men with low testosterone, supplements can improve your general quality of life and sex drive. It’s also likely to improve your strength and may even help your bone strength. But don’t be fooled by athletes like Mark McGwire or Barry Bonds, who were famously caught taking testosterone supplements (anabolic steroids) to improve their performance on the field. If your testosterone is normal, supplements most likely won’t make a big difference and the risks outweigh any potential benefit. Potential side effects include prostate cancer, increased red blood cells, stroke and heart attack.

Your symptoms are telling you something...don’t ignore them! There are certain nutrients you need for your body to be healthy and in order to lose your weight! You have FAT BURNING HORMONES that should be helping you lose weight! STRESS and your thoughts have a huge impact on your weight loss efforts and that there are breakthrough solutions for that!! “One reason why I LOVE to share this message is that this SYSTEM works and has long-lasting results! It’s one thing to go on a diet, it’s another thing to really transform from overweight and sick to fit and energetic...and then to keep it off for over 10 years…well that’s unheard of! But with the right tools working for you within the right system, this is possible!

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building muscle // “You don’t have to lift really heavy weights to build muscle,” says ERIC EMIG, A PERSONAL TRAINER AT EVOLUTION FITNESS. “Most men are guilty of lifting as heavy as they can in the gym to impress others. But this type of thinking will only get them hurt. The key to building muscle is following proper exercise form and technique, along with proper rest and nutrients.” The best way to build muscle is to use a weight that allows eight to 10 repetitions, with a maximum of 45 seconds rest between sets, Emig says. “It sounds easy, but this kind of training is very physically demanding,” he notes. “After gains begin to plateau, changes to the workout must be made, including changing exercises, repetitions, weight and rest time.” Always include some cardiovascular exercise in your training, even when your goal is to gain muscle, Emig advises. “You need about 20 minutes of cardiovascular exercise, three days per

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[ advances in urology ] Advances in surgical techniques and medication have improved the way urologists treat patients with common conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia and kidney stones.

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>> dr. david e. bryan, ST. LOUIS UROLOGICAL SURGEONS

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous growth of the prostate that develops as a man ages. Excess growth of tissue surrounding the urethra can cause restriction of urinary flow. The symptoms of BPH vary, but the most common ones involve changes or problems with urination, such as a hesitant, interrupted and weak stream, urgency, leaking or dribbling, and more frequent urination, especially at night. BPH is very common. More than half of men in their 60s and as many as 90 percent in their 70s and 80s have some symptoms of BPH. BPH can be treated with a variety of medications that relax the prostate muscle, and medications that shrink the prostate. These medications are effective, and greatly reduce the need for operative intervention. When medication is not enough, noninvasive techniques, including lasers, have been employed to remove obstructing tissue. In rare cases, robotic technology can be used to remove an extremely large prostate, but this is usually not necessary. Urologists can help get prostate problems under control, allowing patients to sleep better at night, empty their bladders and get on with life.

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Kidney stones, common in men, are most frequently caused by dehydration. In some cases, metabolic abnormalities keep the body from properly processing calcium and can cause stones to form. Once you’ve had a stone, your chance of re-occurrence in the next five years goes up to 50 percent. The No. 1 thing you can do to prevent stones is to drink more fluids. I also recommend patients watch their sodium intake, especially in processed foods, and eat only moderate amounts of animal protein. At most, you should eat three servings of animal protein per day, which includes cheese, milk and fish. Kidney stones are often asymptomatic until they pass from the kidney. As the stone moves down the ureter to the bladder, the most common symptoms are blunt pain in the upper back, nausea and vomiting. Blood in the urine and recurrent urinary tract infections are less common symptoms. Some stones will pass on their own or can be dissolved with medicine. Otherwise, your surgeon will likely use shockwaves to break up the stone (lithotripsy) or a scope to remove it (uretoscopy).

week. But don’t overdo it—too much cardiovascular exercise can actually burn muscle.” Diet plays an important role in building muscle, too. “First, you have to consume enough calories to build muscle. It’s nearly impossible to gain muscle on a lowcalorie diet,” Emig says. “Second, you have to consume the right amounts of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.” He recommends a 50/30/20 nutrient regimen: “Your intake should consist of 50 percent carbohydrates, 30 percent protein and 20 percent healthy fats,” he says. “Your pre-workout meal should consist of high protein and moderate carbs, while post-workout should consist of moderate protein and high carbs for recovery.” Finally, you should eat every three hours: “It keeps the nutrients available to build muscle and helps you maintain a high metabolism.”

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IT’S NO SECRET that metallic makeup has become one of the biggest trends to hit the fall beauty scene. Shine and sparkle, in brights and neutrals, are everywhere. But before you run out for the chrome lipstick, let’s take a look at some of our favorite, and most practical, metallic beauty picks.

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But the 2011 dare Spanish Lake fireman Garry Olson accepted from a friend to try CrossFit was anything but. The intense routine has helped him lose weight, become healthier and improve job perfomance. “I was way out of shape and had to meet Jim (the friend who posed the challenge) at CrossFit in Valley Park,” Olson says. Although initially intimidated, Olson quickly became hooked after a fitness evaluation by CrossFit Valley Park owner and trainer Brandon Jackson. “Since then, I’ve lost 5 inches in my waist and 30 pounds of fat. I move better, I move fast and it helps me perform my job better.” Developed by Greg Glassman in 2000, CrossFit is a regimen consisting of high-intensity, constantly varied movements, usually performed in a class or communal setting. The moves are based on natural motion, so they can be tailored to any fitness level, Olson says. These include anything you would do throughout a normal day: pushing, pulling, carrying things

and even climbing chairs. “They’re things we all do and everyone can perform,” he adds. Olson practices daily at the CrossFit Xtra Mile gym in Fenton. The regimen’s mixture of varied exercise, vigilant performance tracking and community of like-minded fitness enthusiasts keeps exercisers out of a rut, he says. “CrossFit’s specialty is in not specializing. It’s a different routine every time I go to the gym, and you end up being motivated by the people around you.” CrossFit also incorporates a healthy diet. “Many CrossFitters follow a Paleo diet, which is highly recommended by the program,” Olson says. “We always try to eat protein, fats and carbohydrates at every meal.” Besides staying hydrated and consuming plenty of protein, Olson avoids processed and high-sugar foods, and he controls his diet by cooking most of his own food. “A typical meal might be grilled chicken breasts with spinach and peppers,” he says. “For breakfast I usually eat three eggs, bacon and avocado. I eat a lot of avocado—almost one with each meal.”

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s the highway markers count off the miles back to St. Louis, 334 of them, I reflect on the past 72 hours in Bentonville The impetus for visiting that corner of northwest Arkansas was Crystal Bridges, an innovative art museum launched in 2011 by Alice Walton, daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton. An avid art collector, she had the revolutionary notion of founding a world-class art institution in her hometown in the Ozarks. I say revolutionary because of the flap within the art establishment when they got wind of it. Apparently there was a hue and cry over Walton’s skillful commandeering of important pieces by Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Thomas Hart Benton, Norman Rockwell, John Gilbert Stuart, Andy Warhol, Mary Cassatt and many others. But amass them she did. And while only about 20 percent of the collection comes from Alice Walton, the Walton Family Foundation ponied up for the rest.

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I think it’s safe to say that now, less than two years later, art critics and aficionados from all over the world have conceded Crystal Bridges a place on the art map. More to the point, perhaps, is the important mission it serves, whether by design or default, of bringing this level of art to the heartland. The collection contains 1,200 works, 400 on display at any given time. And because they are shown in historical context, organized over five centuries of American history, the viewer experiences the art and its context simultaneously. “We see the progression of our country,” museum media relations manager Diane Carroll notes. “The art is a reflection of what was going on at the time. Remember, all art was once contemporary.” The museum welcomed its 1 millionth visitor in July of this year, and at any given time you

will see a diversity of guests, some in overalls, others in Gucci. But the key word here is ‘welcomed,’ since admission is free—and always will be, thanks to an endowment from Walmart. And I challenge anyone to find a friendlier town. In fact, you can’t get away without saying hello to just about everyone you run into. This is the South, remember, and Bentonville exudes Southern hospitality. During our dinner at the museum’s restaurant, Eleven (named for opening day, 11/11/11), a woman at the next table introduced herself (Nancy) and sat down to chat awhile after a casual, “I haven’t seen y’all in here before.” She told us she and her husband (Joe) have a house near the museum—and that must be pretty nice, since the area is beautifully wooded and spring-fed. Crystal Bridges sits on Walton family land and straddles two acquifer ravines, bridging them with an astounding concrete and copper structure that feels

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remarkably indigenous to its 120-acre wooded setting. That happy circumstance is also attributable to Alice Walton, who searched far and wide for an architect who could translate her intent. She found her man in Moshe Safdie, an Israeli-born Boston architect whose esthetic she admired at Los Angeles’ Skirball Cultural Center. So what is Bentonville like beyond this remarkable museum? Think a metropolis disguised as Mayberry. It may sound incongruous, but the Walton fortune has helped preserve the charm of Bentonville’s historic town square, with its row of quaint shops and eateries (including the original Walton’s 5&10, est. 1950) and its statue commemorating fallen Confederate soldiers. As the headquarters of Walmart, Bentonville is that odd mixture of pristine Victorian homes in the town center surrounded by big-box sprawl on the outskirts. As you’d expect, there are quaint B&Bs, but there is also a brand-spanking new hotel, 21c (short for 21st century), which opened with 104 rooms in February of this year.

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THIS PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Walton’s 5&10, the 1950 precursor to Walmart; Bentonville town square, centered around a memorial to Confederate soldiers; Thomas Hart Benton, The Tobacco Sorters, 1941, tempera on board; Norman Rockwell, Rosie the Riveter, 1943, oil on canvas, 52x40in.

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Ultra-modern and innovative, 21c started in Louisville in 2006, when Jack Daniels heiress Laura Lee Brown and her husband, Steve Wilson, decided to combine their art collection with a new concept in hospitality: the museum hotel. It’s certainly no coincidence that they chose to open their third hotel near Crystal Bridges, and now 21c gives the town a second art museum. The entire first level is a display space for art, and whimsical art touches are incorporated into the rooms, like the cast iron ice skate that served as a doorstop in our suite, and the ever-present green penguin, the hotel’s symbol. In fact, the best way to find the hotel is to look for the large green penguin on the roof. And when you enter the ‘lobby,’ and I use that word loosely, don’t be nonplussed if you have trouble finding the reception desk—there are no name tags, uniforms or signage. ‘Reception’ is two people with laptops standing behind a tall table. The hotel has also launched a first-class restaurant,

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Much of the charm here is in experiencing Bentonville as a walking town. That means staying near the town square. 21C is the most conveniently placed property, and it’s got all the amenities of a new hotel. Plus its artwork is a never-ending source of interest and amusement. Standard rooms start at $149, but don’t include breakfast. There are, however, yoga and other exercise classes.

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Definitely visit WALTON’S 5&10, the original variety store of Walmart founder Sam Walton. Of course CRYSTAL BRIDGES, the American art museum, merits a couple of visits during a weekend stay, as you won’t want to miss anything. And it’s a half-mile walk, door-to-door, from 21C, down a gorgeous wooded path with sculptures along the way. There is a remarkable chapel in nearby Bella Vista, MILDRED B. COOPER MEMORIAL CHAPEL, you shouldn’t miss. It was built by Frank Lloyd Wright disciple E. Fay Jones. And worth a stop between St. Louis and Bentonville is WILSON’S CREEK NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD in Republic, Mo.; allow about about an hour to tour it.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Colonial to early 19th-century art gallery; Duane Hanson, Man on a Bench, 1977, polyvinyl, oil, mixed media and accessories; Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel INSET: Roy Lichtenstein, Standing Explosion (Red), 1966, porcelain enamel on steel, 38x25x30, PHOTOGRAPHY BY EDWARD C. ROBISON III

Enough about what’s new in Bentonville. A big part of the allure is the old: the charm of a real town square, with the Benton County Courthouse at one end and Walton’s 5&10 on the other. The green space in the square, centered by that Civil War statue and softly trickling fountains, is a gathering place for the townspeople, 30,000 of them. A sign above The Station Café, also on the square, reads: Through this door pass the finest people in the world. I am inclined to agree, since the waitress there told me to “just go ahead and grab one” when I wanted a Coke and the cashier was too busy in back to ring me up. By happenstance our visit coincided with First Friday, the monthly celebration that includes food trucks, live music, pony rides and other festivities in the square. Again by happenstance, the next morning’s farmers market included the World Championship Squirrel Cook-off. Food tents emblazoned with ‘La. Tree Rat Killers,’ ‘Viking Squirrel Commanders’ and ‘Appalachian Squirrel Whisperer’ competed for first place by preparing things like squirrel-stuffed mushrooms, squirrel pot pie and squirrel sliders. And while I can’t really offer firsthand feedback on squirrel cuisine, some Bentonville residents expressed embarrassment over the contest’s backwoods origins. But rather than thinking about skinning squirrels as low-brow and art as high, I guess one simply could appreciate them both as expressions of our American heritage.

There are plenty of shops on and near the square, and I spent most of my free time at WALTON’S 5&10 handling nostalgic toys like Raggedy Ann dolls and pop guns. The gift shop at 21C is small but has charming items, including the delicious toiletries that stock its rooms: Malin + Goetz from New York. CRYSTAL BRIDGES also has a gift shop with artsy items, many of them depicting images from its collections, like Rosie the Riveter refrigerator magnets, which I couldn’t pass up.

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ELEVEN, the Crystal Bridges Museum restaurant, offers everything from sandwiches to gourmet dinners. It is stunningly beautiful, with a curved beam ceiling of Arkansas pine and walls of windows overlooking the woods and ravines, which makes you feel like you’re suspended over the water. THE HIVE, in 21c, is elegant, with an emphasis on local provisions. I’ll never forget the sautéed Dragon’s Tongue pole beans with harissa. For a touch of local flavor, visit CREPES PAULETTE, a food trailer right across from 21c, where Paulette and her husband, Frenchman Frédéric, serve authentic crepes filled with everything from jambon to banane.

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The Hive, that concentrates on local and organic foods. There you’ll find things like veal marrow bones with salt-roasted onions and peach butter, served under the watchful eyes of various animal heads mounted on the walls—not real ones, but artist-constructed incarnations made of materials like shoes, tire strips, scrap wood, etc. (Save room for the complimentary cotton candy delivered with your bill.)

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Former Cardinals player JIM EDMONDS hopes to play ball in Clayton with a new restaurant, EDMONDS PARKSIDE GRILL. The American eatery will occupy the first floor of Clayton on the Park (8025 Bonhomme Ave.), an upscale apartment building. Edmonds’ other restaurant, 15 STEAKHOUSE at 1900 Locust St., closed in August and will reopen this fall as THE PRECINT with a more casual menu and atmosphere.

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THE OCTOBER SECTIONAL tournament has special significance. Jack Bryant will be given the first Lifetime Achievement Award for Unit 143. He will be honored for his longtime service, some 35 years, to Unit 143 and District 8. Bryant is also the ranking player (master points) in St.Louis, having amassed a prodigious 18,000 points. I can attest he gives back as much to his friendships as he has to bridge. See if you can match Jack’s expertise displayed in a local game, while playing with his better half, Linda. Linda opened three hearts (AK109843) and Jack held ♠. AQJ ♥. Void ♦. AQ42 ♣. AQJ1042. Jack bid three no trump—an unusual bid considering his void in partners suit. Jack measured his holdings well. A ♠ suit for 5 tricks and the lead coming up to his tenace positions in ♦s and ♠s. The bidding: N E S W 3h pass 3nt pass Pass pass Opening lead: ♦ 7 Cover the East/West hands and see if you can make the contract. NORTH ♠ 10 7 4 ♥ A K 10 9 8 4 3 ♦ 6 ♣ 86 WEST EAST ♠ K 8 2 ♠ 9 6 5 3 ♥ 7 6 ♥ Q J 5 2 ♦ K 10 8 7 5 3 ♦ J 9 ♣ 95 ♣ K 7 3 SOUTH ♠ AOJ ♥ void ♦ AO42 ♣ A Q J 10 4 2 The play: West led their fourth best ♦, the 7, 6 from the

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[ ON THE TABLE ] by jonathan carli | photos by bill barrett

[ FRITANGA ]

2208 s. jefferson ave. | 314.664.7777

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

Authentic Nicaraguan café

THE CHEF |

Orlando Hidalgo

THE PRICES |

$1.50 to $7.50 starters $8.75 to $15 dinners

THE FAVORITES |

Guacamole Nicaraguense, Carne Asada, Pescado a la Tipitapa

WHO DOESN’T WANT TO FIND THOSE

little neighborhood gems where the food is good and the prices so low you could stop in whenever you want? That pretty much describes Fritanga, which if not exactly a well-kept secret after its six years in business, isn’t a household word, either. It’s a modest storefront ‘fritanga,’ or snack shop, on a desolate part of Jefferson Avenue, south of I-44. But the restaurant itself is a hive of activity, with Latin music pumping and Nicaraguan servers patiently explaining to table after table the difference between Mexican cuisine and their own. The walls are adorned with posters depicting the homeland, and the simple tables (about eight inside, six out) are part of the appeal. The patio is quite nice, with a few bistro umbrellas offering the illusion of privacy on this most urban of streets. Even though some menu items may seem familiar, they won’t be, since the cooking style and even many ingredients are not the same as you’d find in Mexican fare. Take the guacamole ($7.50), which should not be

missed. It is a chunky mix of hard-boiled eggs, cubed tomatoes, raw onions and avocado, piled in a bowl around the pit. No tortilla chips anywhere in sight. Instead fried plantains are lined up around the rim like little Volcan San Cristobals. It’s as delicious as it sounds, much more filling than downing a bowl of creamy avocado—and those fried plantains are an appealing combination of crisp/chewy and sweet/starchy. Also seemingly familiar is the platas of food you get with a meal—nothing is served solo. But here the standard rice and beans comes with pinto, not black beans, and the other side dish is a choice of those yummy fried plantains or fresh sweet ones (pan-fried to release their sugars in the form of a crusty, caramelized coating). The menu promises a topping of repollo salad (marinated cabbage), but it’s little more than a garnish—too bad because it is really good. Our Carne Asada ($11), the national dish, was very tasty, centering around strips of broiled beef (akin to flank) sliced across the grain. It had been marinated

in vegetable oil, herbs/spice and lemon for tenderness and flavor but comes out more flavorful than tender. Of course you’ve got a few sauces on the table to use as toppings. There’s a vinegary red sauce, sliced jalapenos and a mild green sauce. Especially good was the Pescado a la Tipitapa ($15), a whole, fried tilapia smothered in a sauce of tomatoes and onions. Also good was Camarones al Mojo de Ajo ($14), shrimp bathed in butter and garlic. Empanadas, here called Pastelitos ($1.50 each), come in beef, pork, cheese, chicken or zucchini. The chicken and zucchini are my favorites; each has a tasty pan juices sauce, and the chicken is shredded, helping it to absorb that sauce. The zucchini variety is actually both green and yellow squash. The dough is very thick, especially where it’s pinched, so expect a bigger than usual dough-to-filling ratio. And good news for the gluten-free: all shells, wraps and dumplings are made from masa, ground maize.

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MASA | The Spanish word for dough, masa is made with dried corn kernels cooked in lime water and is used to make tortillas.

Working for Nicaraguan restaurants in Miami

PLANTAINS | A variety of banana favored in Latin American countries that is usually cooked while still green. It’s starchy, slightly sweet and used much as a potato would be. CARNE ASADA | Translating to ‘roasted meat,’ this is a dish of thin strips of beef

marinated in lime juice and spices, then broiled.

>> orlando hidalgo PEDIGREE |

FAVORITE INGREDIENT |

Sour orange. We use it to marinate most of the meat in Nicaragua. They don’t use it very often in the U.S.

FAVORITE RESTAURANT |

I love Greek and Italian. My favorite Greek place is Spiro’s.

[ aftertaste ] >> I like the family feeling here—the food is totally homestyle, and the servers seem to be a family. — BETTE S. OF U. CITY

>> It’s a nice place to go because the food is Latin, but really different from Mexican fare.

— BRIAN R. OF WEBSTER GROVES

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FAVORITE COOKBOOK |

There is a series of cookbooks in Mexico that I really love because they talk about history.

GUILTY PLEASURE FOOD |

Plantain chips.

by catherine klene | photos by megan s. pearson It’s not every day you meet Darth Maul. Or Gimli. Or a pint-size Wonder Woman. But they were out in full force at this year’s Wizard World Comic Con, where hundreds of fans turned out in their superhero best for three days of comics, sci-fi and nostalgia. a similar fan fest, archon, takes place october 4 through 6 in collinsville.

Those unfamiliar with sci-fi and comic book conventions probably assume attendees are, well, weird. But at Comic Con, nerdity is celebrated in all its bright, spandex-clad glory, and plenty of curious St. Louisans can’t resist checking it out. Parents lunge after excited children who just spotted Spider-Man and Optimus Prime browsing through a rack of sci-fi T-shirts. Princess Leia waits in line for a lemon shake-up while her newborn naps in the sling across her chest. Batman abounds—not just one, but dozens. Some, like 6-year-old Nicholas Acklin of St. Louis, gleefully donned black sweats and a Halloween mask. Others, like Dale Persch of Festus, spent four years crafting each piece of his ensemble, from cape to cowel. The main hall is a bazaar filled with vendors hawking fan art, rare comic books, collectables and even corsets and aviator goggles. The St. Louis Ghostbusters Club (yes, we have one) displays authentic gear in front of a giant inflatable marshmallow man. A few booths down, the R2-D2 Builders Club (yes, we have that, too) astounds with several life-size replicas in various stages of construction. They actually chirp, wheel and squeal just like the beloved Star Wars droid. Syrhea Conaway of St. Louis couldn’t wait for the chance to dress as Star Trek’s Lt. Uhura and indulge her love of sci-fi. “I’ve always wanted to go to a Comic Con,” Conaway says. “I was so excited. This is an old Halloween costume.” Dozens of Trekkies interrupt us to

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: DALE PERCH AS BATMAN; BILLIE DEE WILLIAMS; ROGER ENGELHARDT AS THE JOKER; ZANDER RIAT AS HARRY POTTER; SYRHEA CONAWAY AS UHURA; ZACHARY VAZQUES AS CLARK KENT

ask if they can photograph her. She obliges, striking a pose with her homemade phaser. Off the main hall, fans attend seminars to discuss everything from writing and drawing workshops to the psychology behind Batman. Some of the biggest draws are the Q&A sessions with celebrity names like Tom Felton from the Harry Potter franchise, Billy Dee Williams from Star Wars films, and Morena Bacarin from Homeland and Firefly. Of course, the biggest name there is practically a demigod: Stan Lee, founder of Marvel Comics and creator of half the superheroes present that weekend. Gustavo Alcazar of Alton wheels a stroller with a tiny, tuckered-out Spidey, mask askew on his sleeping face. Alcazar says he and his 3-year-old son, Gustavo Alcazar Jr., have been at the St. Louis Convention Center since the doors opened that morning. “He loves superheros. He even knew who Stan Lee was!” he says. For many, Comic Con was a chance to show some nerd pride and maybe even meet a legend in person. Others came out of sheer curiosity, gawking at the costumes and the passion for heroes, villains and all things sci-fi. And for those who missed out on the fun, fear not: Comic Con has already booked St. Louis for its 2014 tour.

[ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT] [OCTOBER]

by amber peterson

[ ART ] nature’s gallery

[ MOVIES ] t&s saw it!

AUSTENLAND >> I haven’t been so disillusioned by a movie since

Grafica Fine Art & Custom Framing | Free graficafinearts.com >> Nature’s Gallery, an exhibition by Ann Croghan and her art students, was inspired by the various Missouri Botanical Garden venues in St. Louis. Through Nov. 1.

Bambi’s mother died. Austenland starts with a terrific premise: fans of Jane Austen and her works can sign up for an ‘immersive role-playing experience’ at a Regency mansion in the English countryside, staffed by actors in tight breeches who mingle with the paying guests. Into this bonnet-fest comes mousey office worker Jane (of course) Hayes (portrayed by Keri Russell), who blows her life savings hoping to meet her very own Mr. Darcy. But does hilarity ensue? You would think so, especially with the usually wonderful Jennifer Coolidge as a horny wench and a perfectly cast Jane Seymour as the resort’s shrewish manager. But the script falls flat and the direction lacks pacing and finesse. SHOULD YOU SEE IT? I fell asleep twice, gentle reader. See the Salinger documentary instead. —T.D.

now–10/27 thomas bayrle: chrysler tapete

Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis | Free | camstl.org

10/4–12/28 glamour: costumes and images from the collection of mary strauss

The Sheldon Concert Hall | Free | sheldonconcerthall.org

10/4–2/2 chiura obata: four paintings, four moods Saint Louis Art Museum | Free | slam.org

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[ ETC. ]

ENOUGH SAID >> Enough Said is about beginnings, endings and

the mess we tend to make of things. Eva (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), a middle-aged mom whose only daughter is about to leave for college, finds solace with a new friend (Catherine Keener) and new boyfriend Albert (James Gandolfini in a touching final role). She begins to doubt her fledgling relationship when she finds that the ex-husband her friend venomously complains about and her new love are one and the same. Louis-Dreyfus is well-cast—even as we watch her sabotage her relationship with the vulnerable Albert, Eva remains a sympathetic character. This tender, often funny look at middle-aged relationships is a winner. SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes. —S.Z.

10/4 international photography hall of fame and museum grand opening

3415 Olive St. | Free | iphf.org

10/5 bangladesh street circus

7–10 p.m. | Cardwell’s in Clayton | $50–$75 | psdintl.org

10/5 asian heritage festival

10 a.m.–7 p.m. | 8020 Olive Blvd. | Free | asianheritagefestival.com

22nd annual best of missouri market

Missouri Botanical Garden | $5 – $12 | mobot.org >> Discover the best of Missouri’s hidden treasures, including fresh produce, flowers, herbs, candies and baked good from Missouri farmers and producers. Entertainment includes pumpkin decorating, barnyard animals, live music and cow milking. Through Oct. 6.

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>>>10/5 PURINA PRO PLAN INCREDIBLE DOG CHALLENGE

11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Purina Farms | Free | proplan.com For the 16th year in a row, top canine athletes from across the country will travel to Purina Farms to compete. Be sure to bring your dog along for the fun, because local dogs have the opportunity to compete, too!

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[ THEATER ] night of the living dead

8 p.m. | Washington University South Campus Theatre | $10–$20 newlinetheatre.com >> New Line Theatre opens its 23rd season with the regional premiere of Night of the Living Dead, the musical thriller based on the classic 1968 George Romero film. Through Nov. 2.

10/12–10/13

TRAIN SHOW Kirkwood Community Center Free to $7 | mvns.railfan.net

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10/4–10/5 pnc arts alive new dance horizons ii

Dance St. Louis | Touhill Performing Arts Center $30 | dancestlouis.org

10/4–10/6 the sparrow COCA | $9 | cocastl.org

10/5 secrets and stories of the old courthouse Old Courthouse, 11 N. 4th St. | $20 | gatewayarch.com

[ MUSIC ] 10/3 we came as romans

6:30 p.m. | The Pageant | $20–$22.50 | thepageant.com

10/4 sarah jarosz

9 p.m. | The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill | $17.50–$20 blueberryhill.com

10/6 the ancients speak–greek

Saint Louis Chamber Chorus | 3 p.m. | Ethical Society of St. Louis | $10-$30 | chamberchorus.org

red, rock & blue benefit concert featuring chevelle 8 p.m. | The Pageant | $26– $60.50 | thepageant.com >> Chevelle will help the USO of Missouri continue its mission to support troops and their families by headlining the benefit, which hopes to raise more than $100,000 to provide aid for service men and women.

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BUYING A HOME, especially for the first time, is an overwhelming process, with plenty of opportunity for error and setbacks. But when it comes to mortgages, St. Louis home buyers have an ally in F&B Financial Group, an independent, full-service mortgage banker. “Oftentimes, our company comes in at the last minute to save the day,” says president Chris Fox. F&B Financial Group, founded in 2006 by Fox and managing director Matt Balcer, is the parent company of Realty Mortgage Group, which provides home-buying counsel and financing to clients in St. Louis. Unlike other mortgage companies, which advertise to the general public, F&B operates solely on referrals from financial advisers and real estate agents and is a preferred lending institution for several prominent local real estate agencies. “We are literally 100-percent referral-based. We advertise through the relationships we’ve developed with financial advisers and real estate agents. One of our primary goals is to enhance the business of these entities, because they each need a trusted lending partner.” This collaboration ensures that the home buyer receives excellent service, says Fox, because the stakes are high for both F&B and the referring partner. It is vital that the relationship between the two entities is founded on trust. “We’re essentially an extension of that agent’s business,” he says. “When an agent recommends a lending specialist, the agent knows we will take very good care of the client. And we had better, if we hope to receive more referrals. We also better be good, or else the agent is risking future business with that client.”

Home buyers should always do business with a mortgage banker recommended by a trusted source, says Fox, who has seen many deals fall through at the last minute. “Sometimes, a buyer uses somebody F&B FINANCIAL GROUP PRESIDENT CHRIS FOX they find online or have PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT seen on billboards, and then the deal falls apart 10 days prior to closing,” he explains. “We’re often called upon at the 11th hour when other lenders have failed, which reaffirms the notion that it’s better to start with a referral.” Solely through cultivating its network of referrals, F&B has doubled its revenue every year since its 2006 opening, Fox says. This spring, the company was named the fourth-fastest-growing private company in St. Louis by the St. Louis Business Journal. “We are working with more financial advisers and real estate agents every day,” Fox says. “We’re a smaller company, so I do think our customers and referral partners like the idea of a boutique. It’s more of a hands-on approach. This is a big investment for people, so it’s attractive that we can be more responsive.”

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IVAL in the Central West End Good memories of visiting his grandfather in St. Louis enticed Michael Korybut to accept a professor position at Saint Louis University in 1999. He and his wife, Caroline, turned a Central West End Georgian Revival into a true family house, with room for both inherited antiques and two active young daughters. Recently returned from Michael's five-month sabbatical in London and Paris, Caroline shares why her family is so happy to be home.

Q | What drew you to this house? A | Michael's grandfather and grandmother passed away and my mother moved, so we had three houses' worth of furniture descend upon us. We inherited all the art and furniture, which is partially why we bought a house this big. We knew we wanted to live on Westmoreland or Portland Place. We looked for a year and a half. The energy in the home is perfect. Q | What do you know of the home's past? A | Older houses have this rich texture of history. The cool thing about the house is that it's from 1907. The architect was James P. Jamieson, who also designed other homes on Portland and Westmoreland. It is a Georgian-style home and was built for Amy and Clarkson Potter.

Q | Tell me about its connection to your husband's family. A | He called his cousin in Houston, who asked, “Where [in St. Louis] did you buy?” Then she said, “That was my grandparents' house for 47 years!” She grew up here, her grandparents owned it forever. All of her family now comes over at Christmas. When we were in Paris, a friend said, “My friend Marion, who used to live in your house, is in Paris!” We got to hear about the house from another homeowner's perspective. I thought it was really fun that all these homeowners ended up being really entwined. Q | Since it's an older home, was there much work required to fix it up? A | We really did try to bring it back to its original splendor. We rehabbed it top to bottom. The kitchen was gutted and totally redone. Living in a house like this is endless rehabbing; there's a part-time-job aspect to it. Q | What was your design process? A | We had this old house, we had this antique furniture: We wanted to make it look like it was all meant for each other. How do we marry the furniture and the house and make it feel like a home? One of our neighbors, Helen Ruppert, is an amazing interior designer. She and I would do these once-a-month trips where we'd hop on a plane and go to the Merchandise Mart, a big design floor in Chicago. It's a mecca for interior designers. We'd fly in at 6 a.m., pull fabrics and wallpapers, then we'd fly home and go around, room to room, deciding what we wanted. We'd do that for at least a year. She picked out and designed everything. She's the one who designed our kitchen, and then we hired an architect to draw her design. She's the one who designed the walls in the dining room with orange padded silk. It was a really delicate balance of marrying the furniture and the art and making it a place kids could run through. That is a credit to her, that she was able to do that.

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OPOSITE PAGE: Dormer windows, keystones and stately dark shutters distinguish the Georgian Revival. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Indian miniatures; Michael's grandmother, shown in riding clothes; Caroline and Michael Korybut.

Q | What's your favorite part of the house? A | The living room is our favorite room, and it's our kids' favorite room, too. Our living room represents who we are as a family through multiple generations; that's partly what I love about it. There's the smell of the books, and the lingering smell of the fireplace. The portraits are of [Michael's] grandmother and grandfather. He was a diplomat stationed all around the world and collected antiques, all these heirloom pieces and Indian miniatures; our whole family's obsessed with those elephants. They have become this most prized thing in the entire house. Almost everything in our house is inherited from some family member. The yellow silk couchesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;those are the only thing we bought. The promise I made to my interior decorator was that I would never let anyone drink red wine on them. Now we have kids, and I let people drink on them. If you're a good hostess, couch karma looks out for you. Q | The dining room is also beautiful, with that silk wallpaper. A | It's so fun to entertain in there. It absorbs sound a lot better. When you have candles lit, the room glows. Q | How do you like your neighborhood? A | We are an eclectic group here, a motley crew. But the beautiful part of that is, we tend to be really close. It's like having your own little village. You're in this bubble that's created on these two streets that's unlike anyplace I've been. Q | What was it like to be away from home for so long? A | I found it really interesting, having lived now in Paris, Madrid and London, that we love St. Louis. Even in all those amazing cities, we couldn't wait to get back here; that's how we feel about our home.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: dark and light woods in the foyer; orange silk wallpaper in the dining room; yellow silk couches in the living room

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KIRKWOOD

GLOBAL FOODS MARKET

Looking for quail eggs? Banana leaves? Roasted wheat? When it’s exotic ingredients you’re after, head to Global Foods Market, where international flags direct shoppers to shelves stocked with goodies from around the globe. Opened in 1999 by Suchin Prapaisilp, a native of Thailand, the international grocery store serves immigrants homesick for familiar foods and anyone seeking flavors from faraway lands. “There’s a lot of deep products that people from those countries can’t get anywhere else,” says manager Mary Mohrmann, who has worked at the store since it opened 14 years ago. The market offers produce, meat, cheese, sweets and tea, and sells wholesale to local restaurants. To help customers use their purchases, the store’s website features recipes for dishes ranging from Kimchi Soft Tofu Stew to Kiwi Marinated Charbroiled Octopus and Dragon Fruit Pizza. Mohrmann reports that shoppers especially appreciate being able to purchase large bags of their favorite brands of rice from all over the world. Her favorite? The chocolate selection.

TRAIN STATION

Four times a day, the Missouri River Runner rumbles into the Kirkwood Train Station. Passengers headed to and from Kansas City fill the small building, which has served the neighborhood since the late 1800s. Volunteers are always there to assist. “My lifelong career has been railroads,” says one volunteer, Ron Zimmer, who worked for years designing freight terminal facilities. “I retired last July, and the station was a logical fit and relatively close by.”

Strapped for money, Amtrak threatened to close the Kirkwood station in 2002. But the City of Kirkwood purchased it and mobilized volunteers to keep it open, not just for passengers, but for everyone who uses the charming venue. “We’re right in the center of the city of Kirkwood, therefore it’s kind of a community facility, in that different organizations will rent out the place,” Zimmer says, including literary and music groups. “We’re in a very walkable part of Kirkwood.” He describes train watchers taking pictures and kids eager to visit and play with the model trains. “They all scramble outside when there’s a train coming by, no matter what kind it is,” Zimmer says. “Summer evenings, this is a very popular place.”

probably have 20 different varieties,” says the manager at the Kirkwood Farmers Market pumpkin patch. “White, beige, orange of course, striped. People in Kirkwood love to decorate; they’re really into pumpkins. People really like to have the different shapes and sizes. We have pumpkins anywhere from 3 inches wide to 3 feet wide—pumpkins that have character.” The pumpkin patch has been present each October since 1984, when Mitchell’s mother brought Summit Produce to the Kirkwood market. All the flavors of fall can be found there: sweet potatoes, late tomatoes, candy, pumpkin seeds, pepitas and all things apple, from cider to pie. “We really focus on trying to support local farmers, because that’s what people want, and we want to help out our local guys who help us all summer long, too,” Mitchell says. In addition to harvest treats, kids’ activities are a big hit, including mini John Deere tractors, corn kernel sandboxes, forts, slides and a miniature rock wall.

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Dan Mitchell has more adjectives than he can fit into a sentence. “We offer a ton of really cool pumpkins. We

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specializes in Ladue, Creve Coeur, Town & Country and Chesterfield, where she has been working primarily over the past 20 years. Mary loves working with past clients—and now with their children. 8301 Maryland Ave., Ste. 100 314.795.9202

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Moving or Downsizing? We eliminate your headaches. We buy entire or partial estates. Immediate payment since 1976. Call Jamie at 314-997-1707 A division of Albarre’ Jewelry

GUTTERS/ROOFING

WANT TO BUY

ABSOLUTE LAWN CARE

EXPERIENCED FRENCH TUTOR

LIMPIAR LA CASA (TWO MEN AND A MOP)

LAWN & GARDEN

THE GUTTER GUY

Cleaning, Repairs, Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning Professional, Reliable & Insured No Mess Left Behind • Free Estimates Contact Tony 314-413-2888 thegutterguy-stl@hotmail.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES MIKE’S HOME SERVICES A/C - New, Repair, Maintenance. Storm, Roof & Gutter Repair. Haul. Sewer/Drain, Basement Waterproofing. Plumbing • Electrical • Painting Decks • Hardwood, Tile & Carpet Repair & Installation. Ref’s Available. Mike 314-265-4568 mikec4333@gmail.com Fully Insured • All Work Guaranteed

RELIABLE HOME SERVICES Home Improvement Projects Kitchen, bath, painting, drywall, and general repairs. Decks, garage organizing, landscaping Commited to professional quality customer satisfaction. Ref’s provided. CALL EDWARD 314-651-8832 OR EMAIL edgo1414@yahoo.com

HAULING GOT TRASH?

Call Rod; For Entire House Cleanout, Yard Waste Removal, Appliances, Hoarding Situations & More. Reasonable Prices. Same Day Service. 314-713-HAUL (4285)

Specializing in Landscape Design & Year Round Maintenance Call 314-498-0877

LAWN & GARDEN

FALL LEAF REMOVAL SERVICES

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Commercial & Residential Aeration, Overseeding, Fertilizing, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Work Member of BBB For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com Licensed Landscape Architect & Designer

Everything for your property. We specialize in design and construction of brick & stone walks, walls, patios and pool decks. 33 years in business Call George (314) 567-6066

Complete yards to curbside pick-up, call us for a free quote: 314-432-0880 www.HorstmannBrothers.com

FOR SALE - DARK, RICH & FINE COMPOST!!!

Winterize your flowerbeds & gardens! $25/cu yard, delivery available. 3 yard minimum. Contact Rusty - (314) 630-2676

PAINTING M & M CUSTOM PAINTING Interior & Exterior Painting, Staining, Powerwashing, Wallpaper Removal. Insured and Free Estimates. Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

PLUMBING TONY LAMARTINA PLUMBING

A+ rated from BBB Serving St. Louis for over 30 years 314.965.9377 www.TonyLaMartinaPlumbing.com $20 off any service call Please present ad - Expires 10/30/13

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TREE SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

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

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20+ Years Experience ALL WORK GUARANTEED Complete Home Tuckpointing Spot Tuckpointing with Color Match Chimney Repair & Rebuilding Brick or Stone Patio & Walkway Repair. Insured tuckpointingandmasonry.com 314-352-4222 All Major Credit Cards Accepted

TREE SERVICES

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial

VACATION PROPERTIES

Tree Removal, Brush Removal, Pruning, Plant Healthcare, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup

CHALET AT INNSBROOK

Wonderful Family Chalet at Innsbrook, Sleeps 11. Enjoy 3 private wooded acres & a large chalet complete with finished lower level/game room. Hot tub & fire pit on the property for your exclusive use. This upscale chalet is available year-round for stays of 2 nights or more. Full details, photos & reservation calendar at www.vrbo.com/424270 or call Sarah Bernard at (314) 753-3552

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

COLE TREE SERVICE

• Trimming & Pruning • Tree & Stump Removal • Lot Clearing • Deadwooding • Storm damage clean up We Accept Credit Cards Insured/FREE Estimates www.cole-tree-service.biz 636-475-3661

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8070 WATKINS DRIVE, 2W | $199,000 | 1-3 P.M. | 314.569.1177 | LAURAMCCARTHY.COM

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5153 WESTMINSTER PLACE | $479,000 | 1-3 P.M. | 314.725.0009 DIELMANNSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM 14 KINGSHIGHWAY, NO. 10 | $337,500 | 2-4 P.M. | 314.725.0009 DIELMANNSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

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609 CLARA AVE., NO. 1 | $170,000 | 2-4 P.M. | 314.725.0009 DIELMANNSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

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1202 KORTWRIGHT AVE. | $259,900 | 1-3 P.M. | 314.997.4800 | JANETMCAFEE.COM

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423 FAIRWOOD LANE | $395,000 | 1-3 P.M. | 314.997.4800 | JANETMCAFEE.COM

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5 ROAN LANE | $829,000 | 1-3 P.M. | 314.997.4800 | JANETMCAFEE.COM 215 GRAYBRIDGE ROAD | $575,000 | 2-4 P.M. | 314.721.4755 | GLADYSMANION.COM 8 MAYFAIR ROAD | $2,695,000 | NOON-1:30 P.M. | 314.721.4755 | GLADYSMANION.COM 10127 FIELDCREST LANE | $369,000 | 2-4 P.M. | 314.721.4755 | GLADYSMANION.COM

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10637 BALLANTRAE DRIVE | $1,955,000 | 1-3 P.M. | 314.725.0009 DIELMANNSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM 8 LONG MEADOWS LANE | $2.22 MILLION | 1-4 P.M. | 314.997.4800 JANETMCAFEE.COM

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$599,900 849 Stable Ridge Lane Janet McAfee Agent: Susan Maher Price per square foot: $180.15

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$750,000 12583 Durrow Court Dielmann Sotheby’s Intl Realty Agent: Mary Rosenblum Price per square foot: $156.64

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1501 LOCUST ST., NO. 509 | $188,000 | 1-3 P.M. | 314.725.0009 DIELMANNSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

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$399,500 9351 White Ave. Laura McCarthy-Clayton Agent: Allison Rossini Price per square foot: $196.40

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$1.2 million 10406 Ladue Road Coldwell Banker Premier Group Agent: Mark & Neil Gellman Price per square foot: $223.38