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JOIN US FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION November 7th from 6 to 10 pm at The Luminary Pairing Food, Farms & Libations, Live Music ART OF FOOD will showcase the area’s top restaurants, serving up delectable hors d’oeuvres using fresh and local ingredients, all prepared in the Slow Food tradition.

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Cassy Vires / Home Wine Kitchen Josh Galliano / The Libertine John Perkins / Juniper Peter Clark / Bailey’s Range Gerard Craft / Niche Jason Tilford / Mission Taco & Milagro Jamey Tochtrop / Stellina Pasta Chris Bolyard / Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions Brian Moxey / Perennial Artisan Ales Carl Hazel /Scottish Arms Kevin Willmann / Farmhaus Kevin Nashan / Sidney Street Café & Peacemaker Chris Desens / Culinary Institute of St. Louis at Hickey College Mark Sanfilippo / Salume Beddu Michael Miller / Kitchen Kulture Max Crask / Ices, Plain & Fancy Brian Pelletier / Kakao Chocolate Mary Boehne / Strange Donuts

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Robller Vineyard & Winery Pinckney Bend Cocktails Are Go Urban Chestnut Schlafly Beer Chaumette Winery Still 630 Art Bar 4 Hands Brewing Civil Life Side Project 2nd Shift Charleville Perennial Artisan Ales Kaldi’s Coffee Spirits of St. Louis Distillery Sump Coffee

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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] Am I the only person in town who did not know the Fox Theatre is haunted? I found this out during a press preview for the new Fabulous Fox Ghost Tours. If you’ve never been to a totally empty Fox, it is very easy to imagine apparitions, spirits and poltergeists wafting in and around the nearly 90-year-old icon. So when they told us to “have a seat in the front row”—and then the Wurlitzer slowly rose from underneath the stage, with a black-caped ‘Dracula’ banging out Phantom—there was no turning back. We proceeded if not exactly with trepidation, at least with expectation. We were ready for ghosts, come what may. The first bit of titillating supernatural news: inexplicable white orbs have been captured, on video, flying across the Fox lobby. This has been absolutely verified by the St. Louis Paranormal Research Society. And by members of the Fox staff, who have iPhone video to prove it. Yes, but I wanted a sign, right then and there, that something was amiss. So down we went to the nexus of abnormal happenings: The Marquee Room (otherwise known as the basement). Rumor has it that after one of the shows, a props staffer felt someone brush the hair from her forehead and exhale into her ear! And another staffer was piddling around down there when a mounted and framed poster plunked to the ground. With a loud thud! I carefully retraced both employees’ steps, hoping for a sign. But the only thing I felt that evening was awe at the bones of the theater, especially the seven levels of dressing rooms backstage filled with graffiti that commemorates the greats who have appeared there, like Joan Rivers, Phyllis Diller, Johnny Carson, Bea Arthur, Stan Kann, Sammy Davis Jr., Bob Hope, Eartha Kitt, Eydie Gorme ... all gone now. Or are they? —Dorothy F. Weiner Editor in Chief TOWN TALK+ OCTOBER 29, 2014

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THE WILSON SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 400 DEMUN AVE. IN CLAYTON, INVITES PARENTS TO TOUR THE CAMPUS. PICTURED ON THE COVER: SENIOR KINDERGARTEN CO-TEACHER MICHAEL HINKEBEIN AND STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL’S NEW OUTDOOR CLASSROOM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.725.4999 OR VISIT WILSONSCHOOL.COM.

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[ town talk ] 7 COVER STORY – The Wilson School 8 TALK OF THE TOWNS 10 THE INSIDER 11 SAVE THE DATE 12 BACKTALK 13 BOOKSHELF – Contemporary Art Museum Member Book Club STANDOUT SCHOOLS 20 COVER STORY – Villa Duchesne 21 HALLOWEEN HISTORY & FREAKY FACTS 22 GET TO KNOW – Jamie Driver of Independent Schools of St. Louis 23 PARENT TRAP – RSD: Relationship Skill Disorder 24 SPORTS STANDOUTS 26 HEARD IN THE HALLS

[ photo album ] 30 SNAPPED! Pedal the Cause 31 Crescent Coast & johnnie-O 32 National Charity Horse Show 32 Youthbridge

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WE’RE SORRY | In our Oct. 1 issue on p. 17, we misspelled the name of AHM, the insurance group where Fonda Hereford is a VP and personal risk management specialist. In our Oct. 15 issue, on p. f6, we incorrectly cited the bride’s parents names, which should read: Peggy Walsh Chopin & Dan Chopin; the late J. Kevin Walsh.

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A NATURAL CLASSROOM THE WILSON SCHOOL by tony di martino

ROWS OF DESKS, shelves of books, maps and artwork on the bulletin boards, a flag in the corner—even in our wireless age, we still tend to think of education as an indoor activity. But for more than 100 years, The Wilson School has combined classic and innovative approaches to learning. So it’s not surprising that students found something new on campus at the start of the school year: an outdoor classroom. The space, located on the north side of campus, is part of a renovation and landscape renewal project funded by the school’s Centennial Capital Campaign. “It’s an extension of our commitment to incorporate the best of traditional and innovative teaching methods,” explains head of school Thad Falkner. “Now we can carry instruction outdoors from indoor locations, such as our high-tech innovation room and our library, the hub of the school.” Surrounded by plants and trees that attract songbirds and butterflies, the classroom lets students experience the outdoors as part of the learning process, he adds. “But it’s also fully powered by electricity and Wi-Fi, so we can use technology whenever we need it. The flexible setup prepares students for success in the workplace of tomorrow, where they won’t necessarily be tethered to a single desk in a brick-and-mortar structure.” The classroom, which holds up to 50 students and includes a generous demonstration area and bench seating, is designed to accommodate presentations and small, project-based groups. “It’s conveniently located near the art studio and the science lab,

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two subject areas that thrive on outdoor observation and discovery,” Falkner says. Signs featuring both botanical and common names will identify each plant, and the landscape will reflect the changing seasons throughout the school year. Nearby tribute benches honoring former head of school Eugene D. Ruth and the late Tom Wotka, a longtime faculty member, make it an ideal environment for reflection as well as learning. The outdoor classroom supports the school’s mission in many ways, Falkner says. “Wilson provides an exceptional education, but we accomplish that goal by combining a rigorous curriculum and outstanding teachers with unique academic experiences and a nurturing environment,” he says. “We stress self-discipline, responsibility and respect for differing points of view, and we value individuality and creativity. We integrate technology into the classroom to enhance the curriculum and engage students in a meaningful way, but also urge young people to ask questions and think critically. It’s a cooperative, problem-solving approach to learning that encourages them to maintain curiosity and a sense of wonder toward the world around them.” The new addition is just one of many ways in which Wilson keeps students and teachers excited about learning, Falkner notes. “Human beings tend to think better and more creatively when we’re connected to our natural environment. The classroom deepens the educational experience, inspires a lifelong passion for learning, and prepares students to succeed in an ever-changing world.”

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When has there ever not been a Balaban’s? Well, for two years, when the storied Café Balaban at 405 N. Euclid Ave. closed in 2007. (That space reopened as Herbie’s Vintage 72, named for Herbie Balaban, who opened the legendary bistro in 1972.) Fortunately for us, Balaban’s resurfaced in 2009 at 1772 Clarkson Road—and expanded into a wine and fine foods emporium, which it remains today. Much of the original Balaban’s has been retained here, including the wine ‘library’ from the CWE incarnation, bottles that are now cellared in Chesterfield. The new location, with

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await—all in good fun, and a little bit of fundraising. Yes, there’s a witch. And clowns. Eek! The walking dead lurk, but could they ever create more dread than (yikes!) clowns? Over the years, Boy Scouts working toward their Eagle rankings built two trails through the woods; another, a bridge over a ravine with an adjacent bench. The neighborhood is all in: Costumed kids populate the forest, shuttles take guests back to their vehicles, neighbors park cars and direct traffic. This will be the attraction’s fifth year, with optional donations to support the fight against Huntington’s disease. Westbury Manor is on the south side of Olive Boulevard between Ladue Road and Hwy. 141.

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an additional 2,000 square feet added in the expansion, dwarfs the old. Some would say it has lost its original intimacy, but several separate dining areas echo the old days and may be haunts for ghosts from yesteryear. Original posters and neon bring back memories. At any rate, Balaban’s this year celebrates five years in its new digs out West, and 40 years since opening in 1972. Forty years? Yes, we did the math. That’s 42 years, of course, until you subtract the two years between Balaban’s 2007 closing and the 2009 resurrection. To celebrate both five years and four decades, Balaban’s will host special wining and dining events Nov. 16 through 22, kicking off with a Chateau Montelena dinner Sunday, Nov. 16. Creepy World, Lemp Mansion, Frightfest and all the other ‘haunted houses’ that scare the living daylights out of young and old alike, move over! How about trying a family-friendly, only moderately scary, attraction this Halloween season? That is, one without the constant drill of chainsaws operated by ghouls that can make even teenagers cry? Westbury Manor, a sprawling Chesterfield neighborhood with pockets of wooded common ground, offers battery-powered lamps illuminating trails in an ‘enchanted forest,’ where several spooky scenes

The Rolling Stones wouldn’t recognize the place. Not because they trashed it in a haze of alcohol and drugs. After a 1970s concert downtown, the legendary ruffians withdrew to Clayton and the Daniele Hotel, cunningly choosing to stay away from the clamoring fans who waited outside the venue or roamed the streets trying to find their idols at nearby hotels. Long shuttered, the former Daniele (216 N. Meramec Ave.) has reopened as the Hampton Inn & Suites Clayton. In the words of a local architecture aficionado, it

is really cool-looking. A contemporary take on midcentury modern, the new Hampton features custom-made furnishings, local photography in the guest rooms, and a mineral pool. Not to mention underground valet parking, several business centers and an entire floor of suites. It’s the first new hotel in the city in 25 years. Hey, there was a fire in Eureka! It was on a freight train, in one of the locomotives. No one was hurt. Why are we telling you this? Just to let you know, in case the riveting report by one of our local TV stations a few weeks ago didn’t glue you to your screen. This is what can happen when you have what we in the media biz call ‘a slow news day’— plus a helicopter. Unfortunately, in this case, the chopper was dispatched too late to catch any fire. There were no flames leaping into the sky from the stricken locomotive. There was no plume of inky-black smoke. There was, however, a puddle of fire-suppressant liquid pooled in the street near the intersection of West Main and North Central, as well as three fire trucks and a handful of firefighters standing around, a couple of them appearing to roll a hose back up. The station reported that the cause of the fire was unknown and that no other details were available. But at least they had pictures. And a helicopter to snap them from. As the oddly named Strange Donuts celebrated its first anniversary in the ’Wood named Maple, its second location debuted in the ’Wood named Kirk. This opening didn’t merit as much fanfare and publicity as the flagship received, which teased us again and again last October with rumors of its impending opening. The doors at 107 ½ Argonne Drive swung open promptly at 6 a.m. with a line snaking around the block. There probably will be no TV helicopters to record the event. (Quite honestly, we’re not entirely sure at this writing because this edition went to press a day before the scheduled opening, which reminds me of the old joke about one businessman consoling another: Merchant 1: ‘Sorry about your fire.’ Merchant 2: ‘Shhh—it’s tomorrow!’) In other Strange news, the doughnuttery plans to open a fourth location in the Central West End (yes, we can count: The third location was to have opened any day now in Columbia, Mo.). In the CWE at Strange Trap Kitchen, the strangest doughnuts in the universe will be available 7 to 11 a.m. in a collaboration with Brennan’s. Call it an inside job. The pastries with holes in the middle will be made inside Brennan’s, 4659 Maryland Ave. Strange Donuts: Keepin’ it weird.

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As a grand jury deliberates whether to charge Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the killing of Michael Brown, unrest continues in the St. Louis County community north of St. Louis. One

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St. Nicholas Family Life Center 12550 South Forty Drive St. Louis 63141 314.361.6924 www.sngoc.org of the protesters arrested recently was a state senator. Shouting, “No justice!” Jamilah Nasheed, a Democrat who represents parts of St. Louis, was handcuffed and removed from the scene near the city’s police department. In return, other protesters yelled, “No peace!” Police say she was blocking traffic and would not move despite repeated warnings. Nasheed is one of the most vocal among leaders of this ad hoc civil disobedience movement, having been involved in a protest in Washington staged on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House, where she took a turn at the microphone to express her outrage that Wilson had not been arrested for the shooting of an unarmed Brown, age 18. We’ll bet you didn’t know that October, which goes all pink for breast cancer awareness, is also national Orthodontic Health Month. Well, brace yourselves: We just thought we’d straighten something out for you. Although orthodontists warn braces-wearers they could pop a wire from chewing caramel or crunching on hard candy, dentists in general constantly warn patients of the hazards that candy and other sweets can pose to dental health. Although it usually falls on deaf ears, some dental offices have taken Halloween as a way to reinforce the message. Pediatric Dentistry of Sunset Hills has put its own spin on the candy ‘buy back’ initiative popular at many practices. It will purchase candy from horrified trickor-treaters (or their relieved parents) for $1 a pound, up to 5 pounds of surrendered treats. Now, here’s the trick: The candy collected will be shipped overseas by the USO for the troops to enjoy. These tooth-fixing guys and gals aren’t lightweights—in the last few years the office has collected as much as 1,600 pounds of candy. Patients and families can include a note or photo with their candy donations 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Monday and Tuesday (Nov. 3 and 4) at 3555 Sunset Office Drive, Ste. 210. My namesake, 86 (and a half) years old, still enjoys fishing, golf—and snow skiing. Well, the senior Bill Beggs has nothing on Dr. Robert J. Wheeler, who’s a year younger and may have just become the oldest man to scale Mount Kilimanjaro, the snowcapped volcano that’s the highest point in Africa, at 19,341 feet in elevation. Wheeler, of Webster Groves, climbed the mountain in September with his son Jack. Guinness, the keeper of world records, has yet to certify that the good doctor indeed bested the record set in 2012 by a Swiss man. Wheeler apparently has something for volcanoes, having previously made it to the top of Japan’s Mount Fujiyama (12,388 feet) and Mount Whitney in California (at 14,505 feet, the tallest peak in the lower 48). Well, two out of three ain’t bad—although Whitney is the craggiest and steepest of the three, it’s just a regular old mountain. Meanwhile, my dad shrugged and shook his head, as though he felt that the whippersnapper’s accomplishment wasn’t that big of a deal. After all, the physician didn’t try to make it back down on skis.

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FRANK ABSHER, former broadcaster and founder of the St. Louis Media History Foundation, published his third book, St. Louis Advertising, an effort to preserve local media history. It explores the important role advertising played in shaping the culture of St. Louis and is filled with hundreds of colorful images from historical ad campaigns. The book is available online and at local retailers. PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. LOUIS ADVERTISING

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Thanks to Saks Fifth Avenue in St. Louis, LOCAL FASHIONISTA MARGERY MARSHALL AND SAKS PERSONAL STYLIST SUSAN ELLIS WERE JETTED TO NYC recently to attend Ralph Lauren’s spring trunk show, where they met the iconic fashion designer.

MAGNIFICENT MISSOURI, a local nonprofit that supports Missouri conservation and environmental groups, has released a CD. Magnificent Missouri Music Volume 1 includes original music by Missouri and Midwest performers, with all proceeds funding the nonprofit’s mission to educate people about conservation issues. A release party featuring live performances by some of the featured artists was held at the Public Media Commons. Ticket sales benefited the Water Matters initiative to help ensure the future health of our water.

10/20 Todd George @toddgeorge1 @Krista_Ann I haven’t had to use my AC in weeks! #StL 10/20 Amanda Keeteman @AmandaKeeteman Met former #Cardinals player Brad Thompson the other day at an event with my work. Super nice guy #STL…

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With Halloween upon us, there isn’t a better time for St. Louisan HOWARD LEVINSON to release his crime novel, The Tapping. He draws on his personal experiences as a medic and law enforcement veteran with homicide, organized crime, undercover narcotics and anti-terrorism task forces. Levinson launches his book signing tour Oct. 30 at Nathalie’s in the Central West End, in an evening of appetizers, Tarot and palm readings, live music, and signed copies of the book. Proceeds from ticket sales ($35 at brownpapertickets.com) will benefit BackStoppers. HOWARD LEVINSON

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PATTY: I am going to give you the clinical diagnosis for what you have. It is called, resting bitch face or RBF. MY RBF began in my thirties, when I started to get fine lines in my face as a result of age, two small children, working full time and lots of sun damage. If I had a dollar for every time someone told me to smile because “it can’t be that bad,” I would have a private jet. I have tried botox, filler, lasers, you name it; my RBF remains. So, since this is a family newspaper, I cannot recommend that you use one of your fingers as a response, but I can suggest you say, “Oh sorry, just thinking about [insert whatever horrible current event is going on].” That clearly sends the message that you are a caring, compassionate person and no one in their right mind should be smiling!

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RASCHELLE: Dealing with nosy jerks is easy, dealing with nosy delightful people is hard. Telling someone you like to just flat-out zip it is impossible. You’ve got to be funny about it, nudge them back into line clearly and with a certain level of outrageousness that allows you to keep the high ground. That’s right honey, go big or go home. Here is an example from my own life (long ago but still relevant). Soon after I got married, a relative, by marriage, asked me if my then-husband and I “were trying to have kids.” I was appalled, but fortunately not thrown off my game, so I replied, “Are you really asking me about my sex life?” She was mortified, and rightly so. You see, the best way to counter humiliation is with higher-level humiliation. FA

I AM CONSTANTLY BEING TOLD TO SMILE BY STRANGERS. I AM NOT UNHAPPY BUT MY FACE JUST DOESN’T LOOK HAPPY. IT IS ANNOYING TO BE CALLED OUT FOR SOMETHING I CAN’T CONTROL. CAN YOU GIVE ME A SNAPPY RETORT?

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PATTY: OK, which one of my family members or friends sent this question? You have just described a night out with me. My intent in asking questions is really just because I am curious and so is everyone else. Believe me, for every future son-in-law I have ‘interrogated,’ my brothers have been plenty happy for the information. That, of course, lasts until I turn my attention to them. So, what to do about nosy Patty— assuming you still find her enjoyable to be around, other than for this one little nasty habit? Tell her to zip it. If you don’t want to answer the question, don’t. She/I will move on to another topic. She/I can take a hint. Just don’t expect to be at my house for the holidays.

RASCHELLE: I saw a documentary on YouTube about that syndrome, Patty. It was enlightening, for sure. In fact, it was the first time I understood my plight. My takeaway from that three-minute video, although the narrator didn’t suggest it, was to enlist in yoga and try to live in the moment. You know, to be at peace with where I find myself. So now when I walk down the street, I smile at the oak trees and breathe in the song of the birds. I literally stop and smell the roses, you could say. And guess what, strangers no longer tell me to “smile” anymore. In fact, people no longer make eye contact with me; they cross the street to get out of my path. I’ve gone from being seen as mean to being seen as deranged. So put on your best fake smile and go scare the hell out of everyone. >> PATTY HANNUM’S FAVORITE GAME IS 20 QUESTIONS. >> RASCHELLE BURTON AVOIDS PERSONAL QUESTIONS AT ALL COSTS; SHE PREFERS TO MAKE UP THE FACTS.

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ABOUT THE CLUB Since 2012, the Contemporary Art Museum has offered its members an innovative book club that combines art and literature. “Every season, CAM works with exhibiting artists to select a book that has influenced their creative process,” says assistant director of development Brie Alley. To lead the discussion, the museum brings in an expert in a related field. The club, offered three times a year, brings together people interested in literature and contemporary art who might not otherwise meet, Alley says. “They discuss topics they have read about and are excited about, and it’s a great way to meet new people and experience literature you might not normally choose to read.” During the meetings, members often end up sharing personal experiences, she notes. For the discussion of The Feast of the Goat, led by a Washington University art and archaeology professor, one attendee shared his family members’ experiences growing up in the Dominican Republic, where the book takes place. “He really opened our eyes to show us that this book basically encompasses all of this historical evidence in a fictional setting,” Alley says. ABOUT THE BOOK The Feast of the Goat, a novel by Mario Vargas Llosa, tells of Urania Cabral’s journey to her native Dominican Republic, where she relives the events of 1961, when dictator Rafael Trujillo terrorized the country.

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offers a PERSONALIZED APPROACH FOR STUDENTS needing assistance with the college admissions process through in-home workshops and group seminars (absolutecollegeconsulting.com)… C + E TUTORING is offering a NEW ACT WORKSHOP Dec. 27 through Jan. 3. For new clients, the first hour of tutoring is free (314.348.3896) …EASY BABY TRAVEL RENTS BABY GEAR in the St. Louis metropolitan area at affordable daily and weekly rates. All products are delivered, set up and retrieved at no extra cost (easybabytravel.com) … 314 LACROSSE offers INDOOR BOX LACROSSE PROGRAMS for kindergarten through high school students. Practices and games for kindergarteners through fourth-graders are every Sunday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. starting Nov. 9. Go online to register (314lacrosse.com) …

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Marc christian Fine cabinetry DeDicateD Designers Many st. Louis homes showcase the innovative style of Marc christian Fine cabinetry. the principal owners of this award-winning kitchen and bath firm pride themselves on the elements that make them unique in the kitchen and bath industry: professional design, functionality, personalized service and a sublime finished product. Marc christian Fine cabinetry was developed by business partners Bob Burmeister and Mark Dysart. infused with many years of industry expertise and a long-standing appreciation of their customers, they created a distinctive and welcoming showroom that is plentiful in its offerings; a creative place to “awaken your style” and unleash your vision for your next project. these days, there is so much available to homeowners, it can be overwhelming. it takes an expert eye and a honed skill set to put a client’s wants, needs and ideas into a cohesive plan. no matter where you are on the style spectrum of traditional to contemporary, the designers at Marc christian Fine cabinetry are equipped to assist you. the design process begins with a visit to your home (or a visit their showroom) to ascertain the possibilities for your particular project/space. a design is developed followed by meeting(s) at the showroom to explore various possibilities for door style, wood species, finish treatments, accessories, counter tops, mouldings, glass, handles/knobs, etc. cabinetry options vary from their custom Marc christian signature series (crafted locally) to more basic production lines to fit all budgets. the name “Marc christian” comes from modifying Mark’s first name coupled with Bob’s middle name; “Fine cabinetry” pledges their commitment to quality.

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GREATER SERVICE THROUGH COLLABORATIOn While Upper End Properties might not be a national brand, the associates who make up our team of professionals are, pound for pound, some of the strongest in the St. Louis area. “I find myself in awe sometimes looking around the office and seeing MBAs, Washington University Law School grads, colleagues with international degrees, and those with many other impressive educational credentials,” says operating partner Seth Reeder. “Yet our team is not simply about diplomas; the members have an average of 13 years’ involvement in St. Louis real estate, with hands-on transactional experience in areas including luxury homes, corporate relocation, investment property and real estate development. We really are fortunate to have such a talented group of people working together.” At Upper End Properties, we are proud of the strong, lasting relationships that

we build with clients. The customized solutions we provide are not only backed by our experience and resources, but each and every team member has an intimate understanding of our clients’ goals. It’s a special approach that we call The Upper End Difference. Rewarding, long-term relationships, trusted advice, access to essential resources, outstanding execution – welcome to Upper End Properties! The agents at Upper End really make our business stand out. We’re different than most other real estate agencies, because we support one another through a collaborative, creative team ethos. Whether it is helping each other while someone is away, or sharing clients to give them better service, we all work well together. “It’s very rare in our business” says Cory Spielberg, Reeder’s partner at Upper End. “Typically you see agents at each other’s throats competing for the same business, forcing

transactions to put another notch in the sales column. That’s not us nor will it ever be. We all have a common goal, which is doing the right thing by our clients; the rest will take care of itself.” As part of Upper End Properties’ commitment to serving its region, the company pledges to donate a percentage of its profits to The Upper End Properties Charitable Giving Program’s approved list of local charities. We believe giving back is part of our mission. After all, we’re in the community building business. Among the organizations we support are: Ronald McDonald House, Siteman Cancer Center, Friends of Kids with Cancer, Operation Food Search, Loyola Academy, and Humane Society of Missouri, to name only a few. Visit upperendproperties.com to view all the area’s listings and to take advantage of the real estate resources our innovative, involved company offers.

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for 104 years we have provided quality wood floors for some of st. louis’ finest homes and institutions. Clients know us for our work in homes from ladue and the Central West End to fine custom homes in st. Charles County, including historic repairs to river bluff mansions from alton to florissant to Quincy. However most people do not know we also do wood floors in school classrooms and gymnasiums across the region! our customers include Washington university and saint louis university, as well as fontbonne, Webster and lindenwood universities, just to name a few. our skilled employees are at home whether they’re working in 100-square-foot or 10,000-square-foot rooms. We are a family business with a third generation of the Versemans actively involved in providing excellent work for a fair price. Pictured are Kirk, Kent and alex in our showroom in the West Port area. Please call or stop by to explore ways to meet your flooring needs.

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arlene lilie and daughter sOhaila Danesh have been serving the community with their design expertise for a combined 75 years. they moved to the fashionable central West end in 1991 and opened a showroom at 4739 mcpherson ave. showcasing fine furniture, lighting, art, unique artifacts and accessories. Over the years they acquired an amazing collection of exotic textiles, carpets, jewelry, wallhangings and objets d’art when traveling to countries such as iran, nepal, bhutan, azerbiajan, Uzbekistan and thailand, just to name a few. they do not specialize in a particular genre but work on everything from traditional to modern decor. they pride themselves on their custom-designed furniture, which they have made right here in st. louis. additionally, they have an extensive library of designer fabrics and wallcoverings that include creations by everyone from christian lacroix and missoni to Diane von furstenberg and ralph lauren. “When you love your work, you can’t get enough of it,” they say.

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WHEN A STUDENT IN MARTY RUBIO’S AP GOVERNMENT CLASS seemed to be struggling, he took her aside and asked what was wrong. “I shouldn’t have signed up for this,” she said tearfully. “I don’t think I can handle the work!” Rubio, who has taught at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School for 15 years, knew she needed more than a pep talk and a peer tutor. So they met weekly during the school day and reviewed the material together, point by point. She got a good grade, and gained something even more valuable: self-confidence. “Not every school gives teachers and students the time and space to work through these issues,” says Rubio, who teaches grades nine and 12 and chairs the social studies department. “But Villa Duchesne is like a candy store for teachers! If you can figure out a way to enrich the educational experience for kids, Villa gives you the resources to do it.” Founded in 1929, Villa Duchesne is an all-girls upper school for grades seven through 12; Oak Hill, established in 1971, is a coed lower school for junior kindergarten through sixth grade. A member of the international Sacred Heart Schools network, the school encourages a global outlook. Students share experiences and class projects online with kids from nearly 100 Sacred Heart schools worldwide. You can tell the health of a school by the quality of the conversation around the faculty lunch table, Rubio says. “And the conversation around our table is incredibly energetic,” he notes. “When teachers love what they do, and when that enthusiasm is supported by parents and administrators, it’s infectious. Students feel it, and they respond.” The faculty room is lined with whiteboards, where teachers can brainstorm ideas that often turn into enrichment programs for students, he adds. Those programs include an international art exchange project, an online AP computer science class for all Sacred Heart schools, and summer seminars organized by Rubio. Last year’s seminar, which included visits to Chicago’s Mercantile Exchange and Field Museum, explored how commodities such as oil, cotton, coffee and chocolate affect the economy and shape history. “It opened students’ eyes to the impact of trade policy and globalization, and to ethical concerns surrounding those issues,” he says. Rubio recently received a Teacher of the Future Award from the National Association of Independent Schools. The only awardee from Missouri, he’s one of 35 independent school teachers nationwide chosen to help develop guidelines related to blended and online learning, student health and well-being, and other concerns. “It’s an honor to be chosen, sure, but I think I’m typical of the creativity and commitment encouraged at Villa,” he says. “Education is about more than getting students into the college of their choice. It’s about preparing them to live, work and lead as compassionate, ethical citizens in an evolving, complex world. At Villa, we help them become decent human beings who use their talents and intelligence to do some good in that world. That’s our hope.”

VILLA DUCHESNE AND OAK HILL SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 801 S. SPOEDE ROAD, HOLDS AN ALL-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE NOV. 2. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.810.3566, E-MAIL ADMISSIONS@VDOH.ORG OR VISIT VDOH.ORG. COVER COURTESY OF VILLA DUCHESNE AND OAK HILL SCHOOL

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WHAT I DO Executive director, Independent Schools of St. Louis, a nonprofit professional association that includes 45 independently governed elementary and secondary schools. We promote the value of independent schools, and support collaboration among members and professional development for staff and trustees. WHY I DO IT It’s gratifying to work with talented, dedicated people who are passionate about independent education. WHAT I BRING TO THE PARTY I’m creative, always looking for new opportunities and synthesizing new ideas, and I’m a good listener. FAMILY My husband Robert and I have two daughters, Abbie, 15, and Haley, 12. EDUCATION I attended Mary Institute, and then received a B.S. from Boston University. IN HIGH SCHOOL I was imaginative, friendly and a leader (class president in eighth and 11th grades). FIRST JOB Camp counselor. CAREER PATH I wanted to be an actress. As I got older, having a family became my first priority, but I followed a rewarding career path in arts administration and education, including a stint as director of education for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. JUST FINISHED READING All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood, by Jennifer Senior. FAVORITE MOVIE I have so many, including The Sound of Music, Shawshank Redemption, Finding Nemo and Kramer vs. Kramer. WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT ST. LOUIS Being close to family, the cost of living, the schools, and the many arts opportunities, including Stages, Jazz St. Louis, Repertory Theatre, Opera Theatre, the Fox, St. Louis Symphony, The Muny and more. WHAT I LIKE THE LEAST ABOUT ST. LOUIS

Extreme temperatures on both ends. MY HERO Author/artist Maurice Sendak, whom I had the pleasure of interviewing. He was insightful, inspiring and an amazing artist. GREATEST CHALLENGE, SO FAR Losing my father. BEST ADVICE I EVER GOT My father always said, “You don’t get something for nothing.” BEST ADVICE I EVER GAVE Take it one day at a time. MOTTO Don’t ask why. Ask why not. FAVORITE VACATION ESCAPE Italy. HOW I UNWIND I spend time with my family and go for walks with Otto, our French bulldog. FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANTS Five Bistro and Annie Gunn’s. IF I RULED THE WORLD Chocolate would be the base of the food pyramid. GOALS To never stop learning, and to look back without regrets.

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added to the debate over what to do about sexual assaults on college campuses. At the risk of pissing off conservatives, politicians, feminists, men and women, here are a few thoughts on this subject. It’s hard to pinpoint exact figures on the incidence of rape and sexual assaults on college campuses because some experts think they are under-reported and others feel they’re exaggerated. Bill 967 requires people engaged in sex to continuously keep asking each other if it’s OK to continue; this is called affirmative consent. My thought is this: Why do we need a law to tell young adults the most basic communication/relationship skill? Something is missing here, and the problems with sexuality go way beyond assaults. The male brain is wired to be attracted to women who have an hourglass figure—large breasts, small waist, flat stomach and full hips—because that tells a man she is young, healthy, fertile and not pregnant. Men are biologically programmed with sexual pursuit circuits that want them to have sex as soon and as often as possible to make sure our genes are passed onto the next generation. That obviously doesn’t condone rape or sexual assaults, but we also can’t ignore how men are wired and how this affects their behavior. We need to teach boys ways to connect with girls nonsexually, because for many of them, sex is all they see, hear and know. I encourage adolescent boys who are desperate for a girlfriend to first spend a lot of time with girls as friends, so they understand better how to be with them, talk with them and relate to them. Guys need to understand how to read girls’ non-verbal cues that say ‘come closer’ or ‘back off.’ And to respect whenever a girl says ‘no’ to them about their advances, i.e. no means no! Boys also need to learn to articulate their needs in a relationship, and to be able to let a girl know if they feel uncomfortable in any way. I have girls at my retreats write out what they want in a dating relationship, including sexually, so they spell out their expectations when they are clear-headed, not in the heat of the moment when they may feel pressured and confused. Then they need to articulate these boundaries in a clear and firm manner, not in a wimpy way that gives guys mixed messages. Girls also need to be aware of their internal alarms, their intuition, which tells them that someone or something isn’t right. Trust that gut feeling, and act on it. They also need to address the potential reasons that could cause them to ignore their alarms: poor self-esteem, which leads to poor boundaries; wanting a guy so desperately that they are willing to forgo what’s right for them; not putting themselves in vulnerable situations where they might not hear the alarms (being drunk or high). Instead of focusing on more laws, let’s focus on educating boys and girls, men and women, on basic communication and relationship skills before they get into vulnerable situations they aren’t equipped to handle. A friend with benefits needs to be replaced by friends first and foremost, or better yet, friends with skills. TIM JORDAN, M.D., IS A BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIAN WHO SPECIALIZES IN COUNSELING GIRLS AGES 6 THROUGH COLLEGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO DRTIMJORDAN.COM.

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CAROLINE MOORE

Caroline Moore, a senior at Cor Jesu Academy, says she always liked being upside down when she was little. So when her mom enrolled her in classes for preschoolers at St. Louis Gym Centre in Webster Groves (where she still trains today), she loved it. Coaches at the gym realized her potential early on, and Moore started competing when she was 5. “I’ve always wanted to get better and learn new skills,” she says. “I love going to meets and competing in front of crowds. It’s an adrenaline rush.” Gymnastics is a year-round commitment; Moore competes one to two times a month from December to May and continues training in the summer to build muscle and learn new skills. This year, she and her team will travel to Phoenix, Savannah and Minneapolis. Her training schedule of four hours a day, five days a week would be considered grueling for many, but Moore handles it with the mindset of a true athlete. “I’ve been training about 20 hours a week since the seventh grade, so I’m used to it at this point,” she says. “It’s actually helped my time management skills.” The 17-year-old competes at the highest level at her gym in bar, floor, beam and vault, but admits the vault and beam are her strongest events. She dismisses the difficulty of performing on a beam that’s a mere 4 inches wide. “We practice so much, it just comes second nature to me,” she says. Moore already has quite the list of accomplishments. She has qualified for State and Regionals every year of high school, and for Westerns (the division that includes half the nation’s top gymnasts compared to Nationals, which covers the entire country) her eighth-grade and freshman years. “I would say sticking with the sport and truly enjoying it for so long is an accomplishment in itself,” she notes. She credits her teammates, coaches and parents for giving her continuous support, which is needed to attain the lofty goals she has set for herself: compete at Nationals and decide on a university where she can continue her passion.

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District champion of the 3200- and 1600-meter races. Conference-record holder in the 3200 meters. A fifth-place finisher at the State Cross Country Championships. These are just a few of the ways to describe senior Elise Marker. The 18-year-old runs for Villa Duchesne throughout the year, cross country in the fall and track in the spring. Marker has been running since third grade, when she got involved with the Girls on the Run program. “I’ve loved it ever since,” she says. “The great thing about running a race is that you can test yourself. You learn how tough you are, how strong and fast you are capable of being every race. The best races are the ones when you’re better than you thought you were.” This competitive spirit makes Marker strive for excellence. “I want my team to win our district and come home with a trophy at state this year,” she says. “And I really want to be an All-State runner, which means I would finish in the top 25 individually at the state meet.” She stresses the importance of positivity. “One of the best days I had was during state my sophomore year,” she recalls. “I had taken five weeks off mid-season due to a stress fracture, so I had missed a lot of training. I didn’t feel the best, but at mile two, my coach told me to pull through for my team. We brought home the first state trophy the school had gotten in 10 years. I barely remember the race, but I remember hugging my teammates at the end, feeling so accomplished.” It is moments like these that make Marker want to continue running competitively in college. “It’s been such an amazing part of my life these past four years,” she says. “I can’t imagine not having the community of a team.”

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We caught up with Priory senior Ryan Mulqueeny on a rare afternoon he wasn’t on the soccer field; the 17-year-old has practice five to six times a week during the high school season. He currently leads his team in goals and points for the year and is hoping to match last year’s success, when he was named First Team Missouri All-State, Priory Player of the Year, and AllLeague, All-Conference and All-Region First Team. WHEN DID YOU START PLAYING SOCCER? My dad was a big soccer player, so he signed me up for a CYC league when I was around 4 or 5 and coached the team. I have some natural ability from him and just stuck with it because I liked being good at something and loved playing. DESCRIBE YOUR TEAM ATMOSPHERE AT PRIORY. Everyone is really close. I love my high school team because I get to play with the people I see every day. My brother went to Priory, and the coach talked to him about getting me to come here and play, and I’m so glad I did. DO YOU HAVE ANY GOALS FOR THE SEASON? We have pretty much the same goal every year, and that’s to go as far as we can in the state tournament. I think this is our best team since I’ve been on varsity, and we have a really good chance of winning state. WHAT OTHER TEAMS DO YOU PLAY ON? I’m on a St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club NPL team, and we practice twice a week starting in December. Games and tournaments begin in the spring. We went to Regionals this past summer and lost in the finals, but our coach says this year we have one of the best teams, so hopefully we can win! DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE PLAYING IN COLLEGE?

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Old Bonhomme Elementary held an extra special field day earlier this month. Themed ‘Meet Me at Field Day,’ it was recognized as an official stl250 event that honors the city’s 250th anniversary. Activities focused on the history, traditions and local legends of St. Louis, including Charles Lindbergh, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and the Lewis and Clark expedition.

WILD HORSE ELEMENTARY

Fith-grader Hannah Ohms recently accomplished a goal most young musicians only dream about. As a medalist in the Young Artist Division of the 2013 World Piano Competition, the 10-year-old was invited to play a solo at Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall. She performed Waltz in B Minor by her favorite composer, Chopin. She studies under Marlita Weiss and practices one to two hours every day.

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Senior Rita Chang has been named the 2014 YWCA Metro St. Louis Future Leader. Rita maintains a 3.9 GPA and participates in various extracurricular activities in the arts, poetry, athletics and dance. She will receive a scholarship and recognition at the annual YWCA Leader Lunch in December. The YWCA is dedicated to empowering women and eliminating racism.

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Kirkwood High School newsmagazine The Call received the George H. Gallup Award, the highest news media evaluation honor by Quill and Scroll, an organization that recognizes student achievement in journalism and academics. The publication also earned superior ratings in overall coverage, overall visuals and overall writing/editing categories. Editor-in-chief Jane Manwarring (’14), print editor Antonia Akrap (’14) and web editor Kyle Rieger (’14) led the 62-member 2013-14 team.

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Senior Andrew Snider recently earned the Eagle Scout rank and was presented with the Eagle Court of Honor Award. A member of Boy Scout Troop 981 in Kirkwood, his leadership project was building dugouts at the Kirkwood Athletic Association. Andrew has earned a total of 26 merit badges.

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Senior Davinelle Daniels received second place honors for her poster presentation at the 2014 Undergraduate Research & Graduate School Retreat at the University of Tennessee. The conference educates participants about undergraduate research opportunities and graduate school programs in science and engineering. Daniels is majoring in biology and completed her research during a summer internship at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

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Four Parkway School District students received a science research award through the Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The STARS program introduces high school juniors and seniors to various components of scientific research at academic, private and corporate research institutions. Student winners, chosen based on their submitted research papers, include Eesha Sabherwal (Parkway North), Danielle Eve Serota (Parkway Central), Clara Sun (Parkway West) and Kevin Zheng (Parkway South).

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COR JESU ACADEMY »» Noon to 4 p.m. | Nov. 2 10230 GRAVOIS ROAD 314.842.1546 CORJESU.ORG

SAUL MIROWITZ JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL »» Sneak a Peek at Mirowitz,

a workshop for prospective parents 7 to 9 p.m. | Nov. 5 »» Middle School ‘Show and Tell’ 8:30 a.m | Nov. 18 348 S. MASON ROAD 314.576.6177 MIROWITZ.ORG

KIRK DAY SCHOOL »» ‘Building Friendships’ free education series by Dr. Agnes Meyo 7 p.m. | Nov. 6 »» Open Houses 9 a.m. | Nov. 21 9 a.m. | Jan. 23, 2015

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JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL »» ‘A Closer Look’ 6:30 p.m. | Dec. 11 6:30 p.m. | Jan. 21, 2015 755 S. PRICE ROAD 314.993.4040 JBURROUGHS.ORG

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johnnie-O label at Crescent Coast, a Clayton shop that specializes in the ‘sophisticated surf’ look WHO | Store owners Terry and Paul Warner greeted and outfitted guests, and designer John O’Donnell, who was born in St. Louis, made a special appearance. HIGHLIGHTS | Meeting label founder John O’Donnell. The event was sponsored by Town & Style.

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ST. LOUIS NATIONAL CHARITY HORSE SHOW by bill barrett WHAT | St. Louis National Charity Horse Show and Armani, a fashion show and cocktail reception WHERE | Neiman Marcus at Plaza Frontenac WHY | To spotlight the annual horse show and raise money for Stray Rescue and Therapeutic Horsemanship (now called TREE House of Greater St. Louis) WHO | Event co-hosts Ann Horton, Tracey Gentry Ryan, Gretchen Land, Joni Friesen, Berkley Land HIGHLIGHTS | Giorgio Armani fashion presentation and supercute adoptable puppies from Stray Rescue

recipients of the multiple programs offered by the Foundation WHO | CEO Michael Howard, board president Rick Kallaus, leaders of the partners and organizations served, Circus Harmony executive director Jessica Hentoff, and donors HIGHLIGHTS | Explanations and updates about how the Foundation and donorship operate, and a spectacular performance from Circus Harmony members

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NEW CLIENT SPECIAL 4 weeks unlimited for $100 Pure Barre St. Louis-Ladue 8885F Ladue Road | St. Louis, MO 63124 | 314.721.9300 | ladue@purebarre.com www.purebarre.com/mo-ladue | www.facebook.com/purebarrestlouis

by karyn meyer BIKE FRIENDLY

Trailnet has received national recognition as a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists, joining only 16 other organizations across the nation that have received the same honor. Through its TravelGreen program, Trailnet hopes to increase the number of bicycle-friendly businesses in the St. Louis area and promote car-free commuting among colleagues.

ON THE MOVE

Mavrik Jewelry is moving to a new location in Kirkwood on Manchester Road. The jewelry retailer, which opened in 2002, has built a state-ofthe-art store to better meet the needs of its clientele. The modern, vibrant space includes a drive-thru repair window and computer-aided design system to allow customers to work with jewelers in creating a custom piece. Mavrik will launch a soft opening in November and complete its transition to the new store in January 2015.

PURSES WITH PURPOSE

Mister Guy The Women’s Store now carries a line of handbags that do more than make you look good. The Abigail Riggs Collection is the brainchild of founder Gail Riggs, who launched the company’s first line, Purse with a Purpose, by naming each handbag after an inspiring woman who championed a cause to help those in need. A portion of proceeds is donated to these causes.

SAUCY BIZ

Artist:

Megan Rieke St. Louis

Country Bob’s, a family business headquartered in Centralia, Ill., has expanded its product line to include barbecue, apple chipotle and honey habenero sauces. The company began in 1968 with a family recipe and still uses locally sourced ingredients. The products can be found at Dierbergs and Schnucks stores.

DOUBLE THE LOVE

Art provided by Art Saint Louis www.artstlouis.org - (314) 241-4810

Furniture & Accessories Provided By Niche www.nichestl.com - (314) 621-8131

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The Double Love Doll is back! In 2011, Kathy and Michael Fromuth established St. Louis-based Kane Marketing to create the plush dolls with two sides: awake and asleep. Inspired by a similar doll she had growing up, Kathy wanted to design and produce a safe, machine-washable version of her own. The original launch was delayed, but now the company has returned, marketing the doll online and at local boutiques. Visit doublelovedoll.com for vendors.

A STYLE SUCCESS STYLE

by stephanie zeilenga

PHOTOS COURTESY OF PETER MILLAR

Since its founding in 2001, Peter Millar has been embraced by well-dressed men everywhere. Mister Guy Clothiers hosts a trunk show featuring the North Carolina-based brand’s latest fashions 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15, so T&S chatted with company founder Chris Knott to hear how the brand entered—and dominated—the competitive sartorial scene. T&S: What led you to start a clothing line? Chris Knott: I grew up working retail and wholesale, so it wasn’t like I just jumped in the clothing business without being in the industry. I was a sales rep and saw a need for a line like Peter Millar in the market. At the time, everything was either kind of at department-store level or higher-end luxury, and there wasn’t a lot in the middle. I felt like there was a real need for accessible luxury. T&S: Where did the name come from? Chris Knott: As a gift from my mother, I received a vintage lawn bowling ball with an inscription that said ‘Peter Millar.’ I felt the name and antique represented an era when people really cared about the impression they were making.

CHRIS KNOTT

T&S: Are there any new products or expansions coming soon?

T&S: Where do you and your design team get inspiration?

Chris Knott: We’re currently putting a lot of emphasis on our Pick Stitch collection, which is a notch up from our regular line—it’s a little more sophisticated, dressier, more sartorial and not quite as bright and colorful. It’s European piece goods and style, but with an American sensibility of fit.

Chris Knott: A lot of it comes from Europe. We work with many mills and factories there—they’re constantly creating great techniques that we work into Peter Millar. And as great as Europe is for menswear, the Far East is for technical fabrics. So we’ve got two design teams—one goes to Europe and one goes East.

T&S: What does it mean to be a Peter Millar Crown Shop?

T&S: What’s your most important style tip?

Chris Knott: Being a Crown Shop allows the retailer to house Peter Millar as a collection, instead of putting our pants with other pants and our shirts with other shirts. Mister Guy, the only one in St. Louis, was a good fit because they have a reputation for high quality and a high level of service.

Chris Knott: Make sure your clothes fit properly and aren’t too big. The current trend is for men’s clothes to fit a little trimmer, but still remain comfortable. That also means pants and sleeves that aren’t too long. And don’t be afraid to mix and match; get comfortable wearing some pattern-on-pattern.

Mister Guy Clothiers welcomes Chris Knott, Founder and Chief Designer of Peter Millar to the nd 2~ Anniversary of The Crown Shop

Saturday November 15th 10AM To 3PM Peter Millar attire is dreamed, designed, crafted and worn with a classic, yet modern flair. Have Chris share with you his favorite pieces from the Fall Collection 2014. Mister Guy Clothiers... for a life well made.

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It’s time to eat, drink and be merry! Treat your hostess to a monogrammed beverage tub. Available in a variety of colors.

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The Happy Everything collection from Coton Colors just got personal. Just add your favorite attachment.

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Ivy Hill

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Hunter boots and Smartwool socks….a warm combination!

Sweet Boutique

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MACS Designs

Laurie Solet, Inc Pay it Forward with The Giving Keys Classic Pendant, $36

Boulevard 314.727.7467 Town & Country 636.527.4139 lauriesolet.com

St. Louis’s premier headquarters for personalized apparel, accessories and gifts. 525 America Sweater shown.

Personalized gifts and accessories for every occasion!

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Artmart With St. Louis’ largest selection of art supplies, custom framing, gifts and specialty papers we’ll get your creative sparks flying.

Be your own Brand, wear your monogram

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Marmi Klutch

Sign of the Arrow Ladue neighborhood themed towels now available at Sign of the Arrow. Also available for Kirkwood & St. Louis.

9814 Clayton Road | 314.994.0606 signofthearrow.com

The Chaser vintage inspired velvet paisley print kimono is a Fall MUST HAVE!

1126 Town and country Crossing Drive 636.220.6110 klutchstyle.com

Marmi provides ladies with fashionable footwear that looks great and fits great— we specialize in hard to find sizes, widths slim to wide.

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MICDS

ESSENCE HEALTHCARE

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Essence Healthcare teamed with Missouri Botanical Garden to host an intergenerational arts and crafts event.

PICTURED: RICHARD JONES AND CAROLYN EILERS

MICDS recently received the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Safe Sports School Award, which recognizes high schools that make a concerted effort to keep young athletes safe. PICTURED: JUSTIN BROWN, REAGAN STONE, STACEY MORGAN, ROEY VARDI

EASTER SEALS MIDWEST

Wallis Companies, which runs 40 On The Run convenience stores across Missouri, raised $45,000 for Easter Seals Midwest as a part of its All Stars for Autism campaign. PICTURED: WENDY SULLIVAN AND RACHEL WALLIS ANDREASSON

MONSANTO ST. LOUIS WOMEN’S NETWORK

ST. LOUIS HELP

More than 150 attended ‘Wine at the Warehouse.’ The event benefits St. Louis HELP, a nonprofit that loans home medical equipment to those in need, free of charge.

At a bullying prevention group, Monsanto St. Louis Women’s Group donated a $1,500 grant to Girls in the Know, a nonprofit organization that educates and empowers girls.

PICTURED: JULIE MEDLER, FRITZ AND MARDIE GEBHARD

Glenn Betz & Associates Jewelers 18kt. gold, ruby and diamond ring is also available with sapphires, emeralds or in all diamonds.

Pink Magnolia The perfect Lilly Pulitzer sweater dress!

The Service Bureau 11776 Manchester Road | 314.984.0040 glennbetzjewelers.com

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A bow tie tribute to your favorite four-legged friend!

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Join us for breakfast or lunch! Choose from our luscious baked eggs, European pastries, awardwinning handmade sandwiches, salads or soups. Mmmm!

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Down By The Station Michael Michaud creates unique jewelry by creating molds directly from botanical elements. Cast in bronze and accented with pearls, for some, the fresh water pearls celebrate their children. Made in America!

150 W. Argonne | 314.965.7833 downbythestation.com OCTOBER 29, 2014

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Welcome Home. Our Promise: You will be cherished and valued in our welcoming and luxurious environment. You deserve the very best in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing care, provided by people who are passionate about personal service. Through the relationship we build with you and your family, our staff is able to cater to your unique needs and wishes. Expect a higher standard at McKnight Place.

Assisted Living â&#x20AC;˘ Skilled Nursing For more information or a tour, call Patti or Christina at (314) 993-2221 Located on The Gatesworth campus at Delmar and I-170 mcknightplace.com

We are committed to equal housing opportunity that does not discriminate in housing and services because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

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[ leisure ] F6 ON THE TABLE – Addie’s Thai House F7 LEARNING TO FISH F10 QUICK BITES FRONT & CENTER F11 HOPING FOR A HOME F12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

[health&beauty ] F14 COVER STORY – SLUCare Physician Group F14 BABIES F15 HEALTH – Pediatrics: Let’s Talk Teens F18 WHAT WE LOVE IN – Hair Pampering

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[ on the cover ] THE GATESWORTH, LOCATED AT 1 MCKNIGHT PLACE, OFFERS RESIDENTS NUMEROUS AMENITIES TO MAINTAIN A WORRY-FREE, INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE, INCLUDING A LIMO SERVICE, COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING, FOOD FROM AN AWARD-WINNING CHEF AND A FULL CALENDAR OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.993.0111 OR VISIT THEGATESWORTH.COM. PICTURED ON THE COVER: RUTH SCHWARTZ AND DON GOLDBLUM.

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THE GREAT LIFE THE GATESWORTH

by karyn meyer

SENIORS TRANSITIONING from a house to a retirement community wonder: Will I feel comfortable? Will I lose my independence? Will I make friends? Residents of The Gatesworth, however, will tell you not to worry. The community offers the comforts of home without the hassle, and amenities like an award-winning chef, limo service and a full calendar of social events that increase, not decrease, their independence. Don Goldblum moved there from his condo five months ago and says it was one of the best decisions he’s ever made.

RUTH SCHWARTZ AND DON GOLDBLUM

Another resident, Ruth Schwartz, has called The Gatesworth home for five years.

T&S: What prompted you to move? DG: Last winter with the terrible ice storms, I was stuck in my condo trying to amuse myself. I realized something needed to change. Here, the socialization is wonderful.

T&S: Do you feel a greater sense of independence at The Gatesworth? RS: Definitely. I used to sing in the chorus before moving and had to stop because I couldn’t walk the steps to the platforms. There is a chorus group here, and I’m so lucky I can follow one of my interests again. My social life is flourishing, and it’s really a healthy atmosphere.

T&S: How did The Gatesworth help with the moving process? DG: A moving adviser worked directly with the movers, made sure everything would fit and helped set up my apartment.

T&S: What other amenities make life more convenient now? RS: If my sink gets stopped up—even on a weekend—or I need computer assistance, someone will come right away. It’s a wonderful sense of security that all my needs can be met with a phone call to the front desk.

T&S: What other amenities have you appreciated? DG: Instead of eating peanut butter and crackers, I can go down and have a good meal in the dining room. I love the complimentary valet parking and the limo service that will take me wherever I need to go. Maintenance arrives immediately if there is an issue. I’ve definitely gotten spoiled.

T&S: Do you find it easier to get out and do things now? RS: Whenever I want to go somewhere, a staff member delivers my car to the front door and parks it when I return. And the limo service takes us to a schedule of places throughout the month, like the history museum or the symphony. So I can still be involved in the community and not feel cut off in any way.

Powered by Hope Meet the woman behind this powerful story of faith, courage and perseverance. Teri Griege will describe her amazing journey, from early battles with alcohol to her diagnosis with Stage IV colon cancer and her determination to prove that nothing would stop her from achieving her dream to compete in the World Championship Ironman Triathalon. Meet Teri at a memorable book signing event that will leave you inspired and ready to tackle your own challenges. As Teri says, “Everyone has a cancer. Everyone has a dream.”

Wednesday, November 12 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac Cosmetics, Main Level Seating is limited. Please rsvp: rsvpstlouis@neimanmarcus.com or 314-994-5053

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To honor Teri, Neiman Marcus will introduce a special Powered by Hope Shadow by Chantecaille. Chantecaille will provide a complimentary lip gloss with your Powered by Hope Shadow. Lite bites and beverages will be served. OCTOBER 29, 2014

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

[ ADDIE’S THAI HOUSE ] 13441 olive blvd. | 314.469.1660

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

Authentic Thai restaurant

THE CHEF |

Louis Brinckwirth

THE PRICES |

$8 to $12 appetizers, $14 to $33 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Trout in Green Curry With Eggplant, Thai Rice with Shrimp, Potchak, Fried Sweet Potatoes

THIS POPULAR CHESTERFIELD SPOT has been a Thai restaurant for many years, but has been Addie’s for about the past 10 years. It has a large and interesting menu, with many dishes you probably won’t find elsewhere in town. The decor is OK, but a little tired from its heyday, when its beautiful teakwood interior was fresher. The servers, however, wear attractive Thai silk gowns, and the food, too, is authentic, with several unusual dishes you don’t see everywhere. Our starter of Fish Cakes ($10) came as four patties, spongy in texture, kind of like hot dogs or fish balls. While I’m not sure what was in them, I’m assuming it was some kind of ground fish bound together, possibly by gelatin. We asked the server, but her command of English didn’t extend to detailed description. The accompanying dipping sauce was amazing, a clear blend of rice wine vinegar, sugar and cubed cucumber. Also excellent

were the Fried Sweet Potatoes, crisp and flavorful with a good dipping sauce. An order of Trout in Green Curry with Eggplant ($21.95) was the kind of dish you crave long after it’s gone. What looked like an entire trout was smothered in green curry and coconut milk to yield a sweet, creamy and sweet basil-filled bowl of joy. The trout appeared to be cured in some way, as it was reddish, dry and slightly crisp from a pan finish prior to serving. There was plenty of Japanese eggplant in there, too, rounds of tender vegetable that added its soft texture to the firm trout. Another atypical dish was Potchak ($14), a version of Thai hot and sour soup that got its sour from plenty of lime juice. Here it was a thin broth brimming with shrimp, scallops, calamari, green mussels, lemongrass and cilantro. The hot came from red pepper flakes, which you could request on a heat scale from one to five. The broth was excellent and mouth-puckeringly

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

[ chef chat ]

LEMONGRASS | An herb with long, thin leaves and a woody stem that imparts a sour lemon flavor and fragrance

I’ve worked in restaurants since I was 16 and have worked with some well- known chefs.

CILANTRO | The bright green leaves and stems of the coriander plant, which have a distinctive taste some describe as ‘soapy.’ KAFFIR LIME LEAVES | These come from a special lime tree grown in Southeast Asia and have a unique floral-citrus aroma.

>> louis brinckwirth PEDIGREE

FAVORITE INGREDIENT

Garlic or basil

FAVORITE RESTAURANT

[ aftertaste ]

Giovanni’s On The Hill

>> The food here is packed with flavor. It’s one of our favorites.

Thai Food by David Thompson

— JENNY P. OF CHESTERFIELD

>> Addie’s is our top choice when we yearn for Thai food. The food is superb,

and it’s priced and served right. ‑—HOWARD B. OF OLIVETTE

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sour. The seafood was quite good, if a little overcooked in the hot broth. Seemingly simple, fried rice can be a wonderful treat, as it was here in Thai Fried Rice with Shrimp ($17), a delicious oily mix of onions, garlic, broccoli, fried egg, shrimp and rice. Every grain was coated with oil and soy sauce, and the veggies were cooked crisp, giving some texture and body to the dish. Not nearly as successful was Crying Tiger ($17), a disappointing plateful of sliced flank steak served with a very spicy and garlicy clear dipping sauce. The meat simply was unappetizing, as it had no sear or seasoning. White rice is served complimentary with dishes, and it was a generous and fluffy serving. For dessert we had sticky rice with coconut custard, which was quite good. A large mound of sweet sticky rice came topped with very sweet and creamy coconut-milk custard—a great combination in both texture and taste.

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FAVORITE COOKBOOK MOST MEMORABLE DINING EXPERIENCE

In Bangkok at Sukhunvit House No. 1—the food, service, atmosphere: Everything was perfect.

LEISURE

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LEARNING TO FISH

by patty hannum

rowing up as the youngest of six has some advantages. Your parents are so worn down and tired, that what seemed like a big deal for the oldest no longer is. My siblings will gladly tell you, I got away with ‘murder.’ And I would agree. I never had a curfew that I met; I very rarely heard the word no (and when I did, I always assumed it meant ‘maybe’) and as long as the police or principal weren’t calling, all was well. There were, however, disadvantages to being the youngest: lots of hand-me-down clothes, sharing of rooms and not a lot of parental patience. All in all, though, I am very happy being the youngest in a family that puts the fun in dysfunctional. My only complaint: fishing. My father loved to fish and taught my four brothers. They fished in creeks, rivers and lakes anywhere they could. They took the Ford convertible, top down, all the way to Canada to fish without the four youngest kids. It was a bonding experience between my two older brothers and dad—can you say the word ‘jealous’? When I was 10, I asked my dad to teach me to fish. He seemed a bit leery since I typically made excuses not to be outside for long periods of time unless I was floating in a swimming pool. But off we went to Tilles Park. After a few quick lessons, my dad handed me the rod and reel. I was ready to cast. And cast I did, hooking my father’s ear on the first try. With that, my dad said, “OK, Patricia, we’re done.” My fishing lesson was over. As my brothers married and had children, they started going along on the annual fishing trip to Canada. Yes, my dad had patience with his grandchildren when it came to fishing but not with his favorite youngest daughter. Sadly, my much-adored dad is no longer with us, but it still bugged me that he didn’t teach me to fish. So I decided my dad would want my two oldest brothers to teach my sister and me. Now mind you, my sister Teresa never had any desire to fish, never asked my dad to teach her to fish and has four sons who I don’t believe she has ever taken fishing. After much begging, whining and a few “but Dad would want you to,” my brothers John and Michael agreed to do it.

We drove to Mexico, Mo., to a friend’s farm where two ponds are stocked with fish. During the two-hour car ride, I could tell my brothers were starting to get a little annoyed by all the questions I kept asking, but it really was the first time in 45 years it had been just the four of us. Once we arrived, we headed out on a boat captained by Michael. John gave me a lesson on casting, baited my hook, and I was ready. I casted and waited, casted and waited, casted and waited— and then started talking to my sister. Then started asking my brothers questions. Then I learned that to catch fish you need to be silent. What!?! Now I understood why my father loved fishing so much. Fortunately, I caught a fish. It was small, but I caught it. I swung it toward John, assuming he would remove it and toss it back into the water. Nope. He expected me to unhook the fish and gently place it back in the lake. He expected me to touch the fish—the fish that had been swimming in the lake with other creatures, attracting bacteria and other deadly diseases. John’s the oldest, he’s lived longer, shouldn’t he be the one to take these types of risks? He didn’t agree. So I detached the fish, which was as unnerved by the process as I was, and placed him back into the lake. We fished, lunched, laughed, told each other stories and lies, and all three of them made fun of their littlest sister. It was a Walton family moment, only with more cuss words. When we finally got home, I was actually a little overcome with emotion. I am kind of a ‘tough old broad,’ so it doesn’t happen very often. I hugged my three siblings and announced, “This was the best day of my life, can we do it again next year?” All three, in unison, said, “No way.” Fortunately I have two other brothers, Dennis and Tim, and I am already thinking of a fun activity for the three of us. I just know there must be something mom didn’t teach me.

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PEOPLE, PLACES, PRODUCTS Just arrived for the holiday season! Visit Kodner Gallery and view our current selection of fine and rare art for every taste and budget. 9650 Clayton Road | 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com

2 | ST. LOUIS CIVIC ORCHESTRA

The St. Louis Civic Orchestra is a true community group of 65 amateur and professional musicians devoted to their musical avocation: the performance of traditional, holiday and pops orchestral music. Concert Nov. 1 at Logan University. stlco.org

3 | MERCEDES-BENZ OF ST. LOUIS

Where luxury meets affordability! Come visit the all-new Mercedes Benz of St. Louis at the corner of Hwy. 40 and Hampton Avenue. 1048 Hampton Ave. | 314.647.2400 | mbstl.com

EUGENE GALIEN LALOUE (FRENCH 1854-1941) “BOULEVARD DE LA MADELEINE, PARIS”

4 | UNION AVENUE OPERA

Join Union Avenue Opera for its 20th Anniversary Celebration Concert when internationally acclaimed soprano and UAO alumna Lise Lindstrom joins the orchestra and chorus on stage for an evening of pure operatic delight. 733 N. Union Blvd. 314.361.2881 | unionavenueopera.org

5 | PURE BARRE ST. LOUIS – LADUE

Pure Barre is a total-body workout that lifts your seat and tones your thighs, abs and arms in record-breaking time. The 55-minute classes are designed for all levels of fitness. 8885F Ladue Road | 314.721.9300 | purebarre.com/mo-ladue

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6 | ELLEARD HEFFERN FINE JEWELERS

Perfect for those who love colored gemstones, the emerald-cut ‘watermelon’ tourmaline ring in 18 kt. yellow gold is accented with brilliant-cut round diamonds. $6,950 101 S. Hanley Road 314.863.8820 | heffern.com

7 | THE FUR BOUTIQUE

Georgene Frazier and Ann Hurth, after 50 combined years in the fur business, are proud to celebrate the grand opening of The Fur Boutique inside Giddyup Jane—just in time to wrap up for holiday warmth and luxury. 9670 Clayton Road | 314.401.0317

8 | PDI INVESTIGATIONS

PDI Investigations is a professional and discreet investigative firm in St. Louis that has served individuals, corporations and the legal profession for more than two decades. 211 S. Central Ave., Ste. 101 | 314.863.9225 | pdi-web.com

9 | J. BUCK’S RESTAURANT

Weekdays from 7 to 10 a.m., J. Buck’s in Clayton is now serving breakfast, featuring classic offerings, organic eggs, omelets and savory breakfast sandwiches. Meeting space is available. 101 S. Hanley Road | 314.725.4700 | jbucks.com

Special showing and sale of antique, vintage and new Persian and Central Asian carpets, textiles and wall hangings including new and antique Suzani and jewelery from Uzbekistan, Arts & Crafts pottery and vintage American quilts.

10 | MOSBY BUILDING ARTS JILL WOROBEC, DESIGNER

When it comes to assisting my clients, I listen, listen, listen and have fun. I talk to my clients about the direction they want to take, and I give them realistic ideas on how their desires can be achieved. It’s a collaborative process. 645 Leffingwell Ave. | 314.909.1800 | callmosby.com

11 | WEINHARDT PARTY RENTALS

The Light Up Table is a unique way to add color to your next event. This simple approach with light in the center of the table creates a festive environment. 5901 Elizabeth Ave. | 314.822.9000 | weinhardtpartyrentals.com

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12 | THE EXERCISE COACH

The Exercise Coach offers personal training in a high-tech fitness studio on bio-adaptive computerized equipment, perfect for busy professionals and baby boomers. 235 W. Lockwood Ave. | 13456 Clayton Road 314.764.2451 | 314.548.2178

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[ new hill hangout ]

After two months of red tape and government hoops, RICH LoRUSSO has opened LEONARDO’S KITCHEN AND WINE BAR at 2130 Macklind Ave. “It’s in an old gas station, so it’s not fancy,” says the veteran restaurateur. The new place offers counter service with a full kitchen that does sandwiches and “hand-tossed pizza that’s fast, so you can get in and go,” says LoRusso, whose company T-shirt proclaims, ‘Italian Beef Rules.’

[ go fish ]

The Drury Inn Brentwood has provided a new fishing hole for St. Louis seafood fans. BONEFISH GRILL, located on Drury’s parking lot at the corner of Brentwood Boulevard and Eager Road, has opened. A Florida franchise owned by Bloomin’ Brands, BoneFish Grill has invested $1.6 million in its sleek new St. Louis building. “Fresh, fire-grilled seasonal seafood is what sets us apart from others,” says BRIAN WILLETT, managing partner.

[ still in the game ]

Anniversaries are special, especially for restaurants and bars that survive the business landscape littered with fickle diners, changing food trends and recessions. Hats off and cheers to SPORTSMAN’S PARK celebrating the big 4-0, and to THE ART OF ENTERTAINING, now numbering 20 years in the biz. Kudos, also, to SUB ZERO VODKA BAR on its 10th anniversary in the CWE.

[ meal for moolah ]

Joe Buck’s executive chef JACK MacMURRAY has cooked up a way to help St. Louis Moolah Shriners enhance their fundraising efforts by offering a CUSTOM WINTER BEER DINNER Nov. 6 at the Moolah Shrine Center. The five-course dinner, paired with five local beers, marks the first foodie event Moolah Shriners has sponsored.

[ anytime noshes ]

Those hankering for sustenance in The Loop past regular kitchen hours won’t have to look far for a meal now that THE PEACOCK DINER opened for business two weeks ago. Operating 24-7, 365 days a year, JOE EDWARDS’ retro spot offers an eclectic menu, from waffles and chili to burgers and egg drop soup. Don’t miss the quirky retro delicacies, like the 50-cent Olive Cracker—squeezed cheese and an olive on a Triscuit cracker.

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SAMANTHA MOYER AND BOBBY MILLER IN THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

October: Rife with Spectacle, Drama and Splendid Ensembles

by donna parrone OCTOBER BEGAN AT THE REPERTORY THEATER with One Man, Two Guvnors, based

on Carlo Goldoni’s The Servant of Two Masters, and ended at SIU-Edwardsville with Goldoni’s original commedia play. It was enlightening to see both in such a short timespan. The characters in commedia dell’arte, or improvised comedy, concern themselves with the economics and social standings of their day. The main character in each, respectively, Francis Henshall (Raymond McAnally) and Truffaldino (Josh Funneman), had extensive ‘improvisational’ sequences and were responsible for the funniest scenes, but both plays suffer from excessive slapstick and jokes about the male anatomy, falling too far into jejune comedy for my taste. Nonetheless, kudos at The Rep go to Austin Bohmer for subtle comedy in the midst of excess and Evan Zes for precise and delightful pratfalls. The most successful of the five plays we saw this month has to be The Diary of Anne Frank, which continues at the New Jewish Theatre through Nov. 2. Depressing in its tale, especially when you realize just how close everyone was to getting out alive, it features a fine ensemble in a story of hope, love and a quest for justice. Samantha Moyer as Anne leads this ensemble resplendent with talented actors, including Bobby Miller and Amy Loui (Anne’s parents)—but there is not a weak link in the cast. Gary Wayne Barker directs with a clear and deft hand, often infusing the show with such joy that you almost forget how it will end. Michele Friedman Siler’s costumes are beautifully period, and Jim Burwinkel’s set and Maureen Berry’s lights are striking. The Diary of Anne Frank is one of the best ensemble shows I’ve seen in a very long time. Upstream Theater, one of the city’s most thought-provoking companies, gives us Antigone, the last of the Theban plays in a trilogy by Sophocles. My main criticism is that Antigone is a play of ideas and civil disobedience and their place in a law-abiding society. The new translation by David R. Slavitt gives us such informal language that the civil disobedience becomes lost in the greater flaw of Creon’s pettiness as a ruler. The evening was mixed, some elements worked beautifully: Creon’s (Peter Mayer) impassioned speech over his dead son, the tribal vibe of the chorus and the silent, sorrowful walk of Eurydice (Wendy Renee Greenwood) upon hearing of the death of her son all compete with a bit of scenery chewing, a mishmash of costumes, and an inexplicable, inappropriate Suzuki walk during Antigone’s monologue, (with the only connection apparently being some Suzuki training of the actor). Playing currently at The Rep through Nov. 9 is Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This dream starts dark, and lightens slowly along the way to the final, very funny, play-within-the-play. No starring roles here, the ensemble is tight and precise, but I will admit to favoring an enchanting Hermia (Webster University senior Caroline Amos) and a magical pairing of Oberon and Puck (Alvin Keith and Jim Poulos). Costumes by Susan Branch Towne are a highlight, especially Hippolyta’s wedding dress, which is simply stunning. James Kronzer (sets) and Lonnie Rafael Alcaraz (lights) create a forest that is a delight of modern fantasy.

A KID LIKE JAKE – STUDIO THEATRE AT THE REP – OCT. 29 – NOV. 16 LE NOZZE DI FIGARO – WINTER OPERA ST. LOUIS –NOV. 7 AND 9 ALL IS CALM – MUSTARD SEED THEATRE – NOV. 14 – DEC. 14 A RAISIN IN THE SUN – THE BLACK REP – NOV. 28 – DEC. 21

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[ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT] [NOVEMBER]

by madeline lena

[ ART ] bring it on

[ MOVIES ] t&s saw it!

FURY >> This is an impressive war movie that brings Collier (Brad Pitt), might have been like before

Green Door Art Gallery | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday | greendoorartgallery.com >> This collection features more than 25 artists of various styles, including watercolors, impressionistic oil paintings, botanical photography, fused glass and more. Opening reception 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 7. Through Dec 31.

10/30–1/17 road show by cindy tower

Bruno David Projects | Free | brunodavidprojects.com

now–11/29 work by andrew brandmeyer

Duane Reed Gallery | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday duanereedgallery.com now–11/16 Past. Present. Future: an exhibit of the work of sculptor bob walker 8 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays | Kuehner Gallery | John Burroughs School Free | jburroughs.org

viewers right into the fray, allowing us to see what war really must be like. It’s about an armored tank unit in WWII during the final days of the war, when the Americans have penetrated deep into enemy lines in Germany. Victory is close, but that doesn’t change a thing for the five guys inside Fury, which is what they’ve christened their vehicle/weapon/ home. The name describes what they feel not only toward the enemy, but also toward life as they know it: an endless massacre of friend and foe. We get a glimpse of what the war-hardened men, led by Sgt.

four years of fighting in the figure of new recruit Norman Ellison (Logan Lerman), who thinks he’s in Germany to be a clerk-typist, but gets assigned to Pitt’s unit as an assistant driver. Reality sinks in quickly as he learns to ‘do his job’: kill Germans. Fury is riveting and sad, but also offers a glimmer of hope for the future. The sound and visual effects from tank fire are much more realistic than I remember in other war movies, and Brad Pitt has created an endearing and memorable hero. SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes. —D.W. VIEWED AT THE MOOLAH THEATRE & LOUNGE

[ ETC. ] 10/30 comedian dave chappelle

7 p.m. & 10 p.m. | The Pageant | $55 | thepageant.com

10/31 historic halloween at the campbell house: death, disease and despair

6:30 p.m. | Campbell House Museum | $12, free for members and kids 12 and under | campbellhousemuseum.org

11/8 seventh annual fall fire festival

5:30-8 p.m. | The Green Center | $5-$10 | thegreencenter.org

36th annual st. louis jewish book festival

seen on the screen

JCC Staenberg Family Complex | Free-$95 stljewishbookfestival.org >> Theater legend Theodore Bikel kicks off 15 days of authors and events at the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival. Through Nov. 16.

jr.

10/30

SCIENCE SPOOKTACULAR Saint Louis Science Center 5–8 p.m. | Free | slsc.org

>>>11/1 DORIS I. SCHNUCK CHILDREN’S GARDEN

Missouri Botanical Garden | 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $3–$5 | mobot.org The Children’s Garden is closing for the season, but before it does, spend the weekend exploring with fun activities and special family events. Through Nov 2.

ALSO IN THEATERS The Best of Me | Ouija | St. Vincent

NOW ON DVD Life After Beth | Wish I Was Here | Begin Again

OPENING FRIDAY Whiplash | Nightcrawler Before I Go to Sleep

CLASSIC OF THE WEEK The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Tivoli Theatre | Oct. 31

[ THEATER ] stairs to the roof

8 p.m. | Boo Cat Club $25–$30 | boocatclub.com >> This fitting tribute to St. Louis playwright Tennessee Williams runs through Nov. 23.

10/30–11/16 chancers

Max and Louie Productions Kranzberg Art Center | $25–$30 | maxandlouie.com

11/7 & 11/8 dance theatre of harlem 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday Touhill Performing Arts Center $40–$65 | touhill.org

11/7–11/16 the 39 steps

Kirkwood Theatre Guild | Robert G. Reim Theatre $20 | ktg-onstage.org

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[ MUSIC ] 11/1 avant

7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. | Lumière Theatre $25–$40 | lumiereplace.com

11/5 hoodie allen

7:30 p.m. | The Pageant | $27.50–$30 | thepageant.com

11/8 bear hands

8 p.m. | Off Broadway | $15 | pagan-stl.com

boyce avenue

7 p.m. | The Pageant | $22.50–$25 | thepageant.com >> This band of three brothers is known worldwide for its classic melodic rock with distinct acoustic undertones.

PROGRESS IN PEDIATRICS] [ SPECIAL SECTION

At the forefront of

cystic fibrosis

treatment

BAB ES] [ LUKE JAMES PAUNOVICH ] FEB. 27, 8 LBS., 10 OZ. PARENTS | Lindsey & Tim Paunovich of Shrewsbury

GRANDPARENTS | Mary Ellen & James Paunovich of Calverton Park, Donna & Richard Unverferth of Shrewsbury

[NOLA BEA GUBITZ ] DEC. 26, 2013, 6 LBS., 5 OZ. PARENTS | Ron & Leslie

DR. BLAKESLEE NOYES WITH PATIENT KYLE STEWART

(Smith) Gubitz of New Orleans GRANDPARENTS | Jeffrey & Charlene Gubitz of Knoxville, Tenn., Thomas & Shelley Smith of St. Louis

PHOTO COURTESY OF SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP

COVER STORY

TEAM WORK [SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP by stephanie zeilenga

[ HANNAH PEARL AND NATALIE ALICE LERNER ] JULY 23 PARENTS | Danielle & Steven Lerner of Chicago

GRANDPARENTS | Debby & Rob Lerner of Binghamton, N.Y., Adrienne & Mark Hirschfeld of Ladue

[ KATHERINE ELIZABETH WILLIAMS ] FEB. 28, 7 LBS., 9 OZ. PARENTS | Dr. Michael

& Clare Williams of Des Peres

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Michael & Margaret Williams of Town & Country, Drs. Robert & Susan Heaney of Ladue

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BY MOST ACCOUNTS, KYLE STEWART IS JUST A TYPICAL TEEN. Approaching his 17th birthday, he plays soccer on his high school varsity and select teams and regularly works out at the gym. But each day in between school and sports, homework and hanging with friends, he spends an hour or more treating his cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that often affects multiple organ systems, especially the glands producing mucus. Stewart was diagnosed when he was just 18 months old, after a series of colds and asthma symptoms, followed by pneumonia and trouble gaining weight. He immediately began treatment with Dr. Blakeslee Noyes of SLUCare Physician Group, who is a professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University and vice chairman of SLUCare’s pediatrics department. “I’ve had fantastic care with Dr. Noyes, and he’s always worked to keep me healthy and make good decisions about my care,” Stewart says. The life expectancy for CF patients has increased dramatically over the last few decades, and now averages 41 years, says Noyes. It is now standard practice to test newborns for the disease, and SLUCare’s pediatric pulmonology team is at the forefront of new treatment approaches. “As with many cystic fibrosis centers, we’re actively involved in multi-center studies, looking at new therapeutic agents and potential breakthroughs, so we actively recruit patients to participate in clinical trials,” he explains. Today, Stewart is on a series of treatments directed at pulmonary and gastrointestinal issues, Noyes explains. He spends 30 minutes or more twice a day on an airway clearance device, and he also takes several daily vitamins and medications, including a digestive enzyme ingested before eating. “We basically ask our patients to carve out two hours or more each day just dedicated to their health,” Noyes says. Cystic fibrosis patients, who are expected to come in a minimum of once every three months, receive a high level of coordinated care from the SLUCare team, which eases the burden on families affected by the lifelong disease. “Besides Dr. Noyes, Kyle sees an ear, nose and throat doctor, a dietician, a social worker and a gastroenterologist, so we can treat all his symptoms with one stop to the hospital, instead of trying to maneuver it all separately on our own,” says Stewart’s mother, Becky. “Because Kyle is closely followed by Dr. Noyes and the SLUCare pediatrics team, if there’s even the slightest health change, they’re looking for answers.” Coordinated care also means a seamless transfer for patients as they age out of the pediatric practice and begin working with SLUCare’s adult care team. Once the patient reaches 17, SLUCare’s adult cystic fibrosis doctors are available at the children’s clinic. “This way, when the patients do transfer to the adult care center, its doctors are already familiar with them, and the patient is already familiar with the doctors,” Becky Stewart says. PICTURED ON THE COVER: DR. BLAKESLEE NOYES WITH PATIENT KYLE STEWART. DR. NOYES, A SLUCARE PHYSICIAN, PRACTICES AT SSM CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.268.6439 OR VISIT SLUCARE.EDU/CF. COVER DESIGN BY SARAH GIBSON | COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SLUCARE

PEDIATRICS LET’S TALK TEENS BY RICK STOFF

THE TEEN’S MAIN JOB IS TRANSITIONING FROM CHILD TO ADULT—no easy task. So it’s no wonder parents and their offspring both experience angst during these years. And while a meeting of the minds between the two groups might not seem possible, an uneasy truce does. Let’s see what the experts say.

Coping with Adolescence “Adolescence has always been a complicated and difficult time,” says Dr. Chad M. Sylvester, an instructor in psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine. “Kids are learning how to separate from their parents and families and establish identities of their own. Social relationships become critically important and often are the focus of an adolescent’s life.” And there are other, more biological, alterations. “The brain is changing, and the body also is changing because they are going through puberty,” says Rachel Hasper, a licensed professional counselor at Rachel Hasper Therapy. As any parent who has gone through it knows, teens think they’re more mature than they are.“ The brain doesn’t stop growing until age 25. When you turn 18, you still have a lot of growing to do,” Hasper says. “That means a lack of cognitive reasoning and judgment (during the teen years). Impulse control is not going to be as up to par as it will be when they are older.” As a result, she says, “They are at risk for experimenting with drugs and alcohol. They may have problems with addiction or risky behaviors like sexual promiscuity. They are new to driving. Suicide is at a higher level of risk. There are a lot of stressors.”

TALK, THE BEST ANTIDOTE

AVOID STRUGGLE

“Sometimes an entire conversation between parents and teens is focused on ‘Don’t do this,’” Sylvester says. “Try to have regular conversations and to be as non-judgmental as possible. Start off by listening.” Teens can benefit simply from practice with verbal interactions, Hasper says. “Kids these days have floundering communication skills because of technology. They don’t know how to have difficult conversations face to face with people because it is easier to have the protection of texting.” Encourage your teen to speak up, she advises. One example of why communication is important is bullying. “We don’t want our kids to feel like they can’t take charge and stand up for themselves,” Hasper says. “We want them to have the tools to handle differences of opinion and talk about difficult situations.”

Mom and Dad need to be good listeners. “When your child gives an expression of stress or difficulty in coping, it is very important just to acknowledge that what they are going through is difficult,” Sylvester says. “Even well-meaning parents can make the mistake of inadvertently being dismissive of the stressors that teens go through.” Hasper agrees. “The best thing a parent can do is be a good listener,” she says. “Try to have open communication. That gives kids a sense of belonging and a sense of peace at home. Spend time with your kids. Try to learn who they are, not who you want them to be.”

GOOD HABITS

Important dialogues can begin long before the teen years, Sylvester says. “Establish a pattern of regular and open communication,” he says, stressing that talks should be two-way conversations. “Ask your kids how they feel about drugs and alcohol, what their friends are doing, and whether they have ever considered doing those things.” Constant activity and connectivity also contribute to the stress of adolescence, Hasper says. “We don’t always need to be going, going, going. Kids today are always plugged into technology, and that social interaction can go on through the night.” Parents can be role models for relaxation by turning off their own phones, Hasper says. “Unplug yourself. Take a walk around the neighborhood with your kid or sit in the back yard and share a snack. Talk about their day.”

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OBESITY inTEENS THE RATE OF INCREASE IN TEEN OBESITY MAY BE SLOWING, BUT ABOUT ONE IN FIVE ADOLESCENTS STILL IS CONSIDERED EXTREMELY OVERWEIGHT. SO WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT?

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BY THE NUMBERS Obesity leads to many long-term health issues, such as increased risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, bone and joint problems and many cancers, and the CDC warns that obese young people “are more likely to be obese as adults.” “There have been some exciting statistics saying the rate is not as bad as it was, but it is still an issue,” says Dr. Lisa A. Ryan, a pediatrician and a clinical instructor at Washington University School of Medicine. About 21 percent of American teens were obese in 2012, up from 5 percent in 1980, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The obesity rate for children 6 to 11 years old is 18 percent. HABIT-FORMING Healthy habits should be ingrained in the family before adolescence, says Dr. Kim McCallum, medical director and founder of McCallum Eating Disorder Centers, which includes facilities in St. Louis and Austin, Tex. “It is harder to eat today,” she says. “You don’t have to eat huge amounts of food to gain weight. Portion sizes are bigger and our food has changed. We are more sedentary. We experience increased levels of stress and reduced sleep and watch more television.” The 21st century presents unprecedented challenges, McCallum says. “I don’t think we have adapted yet to our culture. And once you have weight, your body is designed to hold onto it. That is why we need to intervene with teenagers and teach them good skills before their weight increases.” ALL IN THE FAMILY A weight-healthy plan is good for the whole family, Ryan says. “You don’t want to single the teen out. That could damage their self-esteem and keep the plan from working well. At our yearly exams, we talk about making it a family thing.” The plan should include reading food labels and eating fruits and vegetables. “If there are no unhealthy foods in the house, they just will no be there for the teen to eat,” Ryan says. UNDERSTANDING If your teen has put on a bit of weight, be understanding, McCallum says. “Teenagers are really sensitive about body size and shape. If a teen gains weight it could be a sign of a number of stresses or simply a change in activity level and energy availability,” she says. “You should talk to your pediatrician to make sure there isn’t a medical issue that is contributing to obesity.” “I like to start with small goals, like giving up beverages that contain calories,” Ryan says. “We hope they come back in a month and we see a little weight loss, which can be a motivator.” McCallum concurs: “Regular eating rather than restrictive eating brings a better outcome.” WORKING OUT “A little bit of exercise in the day goes a long way,” McCallum adds. “Some kids don’t enjoy physical activity or they feel de-conditioned because their weight has gotten higher. It helps to exercise with a friend, parent or sibling. Take a class together. Find something that is fun and sustainable.” SURGERY? Should teens be considered for one of the surgical procedures that limit food intake? “That is somewhat controversial,” McCallum says. “It is an option but should be a last resort,” Ryan agrees. “We want the teen to have tried and failed at more conventional approaches, and then it is only going to be an option if the child is morbidly obese and there is a serious co-morbidity such as high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes.”

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tattoos&piercings It’s safe to say that in this day and age, we can’t exactly control our teens, but we can guide them. And a tattoo is one thing we’ll want to guide them away from. Unlike piercings, tattoos are permanent, and teens aren’t in the best frame of mind to make decisions they’ll have to live with forever. “We have seen some beautiful work in this town by tattoo professionals,” says Dr. Norman N. Bein, who often is hired to erase that work. His medical practice, « SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA

Many teens think a tattoo or body piercing expresses independence and identity, says Dr. Matthew A. Broom, assistant professor of pediatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and a pediatrician at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. “They are trying to make a statement that they may not be able to verbalize,” he says. “They are in a rebellious time.” And celebrity culture glorifies body art. “In the entertainment and sports industries they see a lot of heroes who are totally tattooed,” Broom points out. A teen may not consider the future impact of ear lobe plates or an imprint of their favorite rock band’s logo. “It is hard when you are 15 to see into the future about how something will look when you are 55,” Broom says. Or even as far as graduation from high school or college, when they may decide

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Vein Specialties, uses a laser to remove the ink, but the process is not painless, inexpensive or perfect. “When you make a choice at an early age, things can change,” he says. “The thing is, tattoos are meant to be permanent.” About one in five adults in the U.S. has a tattoo, but one in seven regrets it, according to opinion polls. Some people regret tattoos as soon as they get home. “We know that’s true because of all the parents who march their kids in here,” Bein says.

to join the military or a police department. “The No. 1 reason people want tattoos removed is going into government service where they are not acceptable,” Bein says.

«THE EWWW FACTOR

A tattoo machine deposits ink by puncturing the skin with needles vibrating 50 to 3,000 times a minute. Body piercings are made with hollow needles that puncture the skin so jewelry can be inserted into the hole. Both carry the risk of infection, says Bein. “Almost all the inks used in tattoos come from overseas and none of the materials have been approved by the FDA.”

« OUT, DAMNED SPOT!

The easiest color to remove is black, followed by red, explains Bein. Then come pastels. “If you are going to give your child any advice at all, it should be, ‘Don’t you dare get a Tweety Bird!’ No laser can

remove yellow.” Bein uses local anesthesia and cools the skin during removal treatment by laser. “We explode every particle of ink into small pieces that the lymphatic system and macrophages can remove from the body.” Three to 12 visits may be needed to remove a tattoo, he says, depending on size and number of colors. To predict cost, estimate the number of postage stamps that would cover the tattoo and assume a cost of $100 to $150 for each.

«WE NEED TO TALK

If your teen is talking about body art, you may want to slow them down, not shut them down, Broom advises. “Try to engage them. Ask if they understand the long-term consequences. Find pictures online of tattoos that were clearly bad choices and say, ‘Is this the first impression you want to make when you apply for a job?’ ”

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The direct-vent Cosmo fireplace from Heat & Glow marries form and function, providing a warm glow in a sleek modern package that works in any room. “Heat & Glo fireplaces provide the opportunity to customize design with different media, decorative fronts, LED accent lights, best-in-class design, and great flame presentation,” says Rick Forshaw Jr. of Forshaw.

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Oh, the weather outside is frightful … you know the rest. There’s no better way to take off the autumn chill than curling up by a warm fire. Indoors or out, there are plenty of great options for fireplaces and hearth accessories to warm your home and your soul, including these favorites.

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If you have a traditional wood-burning fireplace, look for a functional and stylish way to keep extra firewood handy, such as the striking Hopewell Copper Firewood Basket in solid antique copper on brass feet from Signature Hardware. STATEMENT SCREEN

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There is no rule that says a fireplace must be centered in a room or have a symmetrical mantel and hearth. Placing these off-center makes a more dramatic statement. In this home, modern architect Phil Durham of Studio Durham opted for an asymmetrical design to lead people toward the kitchen entrance.

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Let your fireplace do double duty with a wrap-around design that brings warmth and ambience to two rooms at once. This fireplace, built by Mosby Building Arts, multi-tasks in a kitchen and family room, acting as a divider and providing storage underneath, as well. OUTDOOR FIREPLACE & HEARTH

Consider adding a full outdoor fireplace and hearth to extend the use of your patio space, like this gorgeous one designed and built by Poynter Landscape Architecture and Construction. “Outdoor fireplaces are architectural elements and function as gathering places for the exterior, just like your fireplace and kitchen counter inside,” says Richard Poynter.

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4 SOMERSET DOWNS | LADUE 5 BEDROOMS, 6 FULL & 3 HALF BATHS $3,250,000 Impressive contemporary estate nestled on 3 acres in prestigious Somerset Downs. Designed by Louis Saur.

14800 SUGARWOOD TRAIL DR. | CHESTERFIELD 6 BEDROOMS, 10 BATHS, 4.53 ACRES $2,375,000 Home on 4.53 acres with 8 stall barn, riding ring & pool. Ideal entertaining property with in-laws suite.

1132 HAMPTON PARK 6 BEDROOMS, 5 FULL & 3 HALF BATHS $1,495,000 Beautiful architectural details combine with comfort in this spacious home situated in an elegant subdivision.

9255 CLAYTON ROAD | LADUE 4 BEDROOMS, 5 BATHS $1,350,000 Spectacular Bernoudy-designed home centrally located on park-like 1.81 acres.

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775 WENNEKER DRIVE | LADUE 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $319,000 Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the heart of Ladue. Luxurious & beautifully rehabbed home.

2037 PRESTON WOODS | LAKE ST. LOUIS 4 BEDROOMS, 2½ BATHS $229,000 The open floor plan & large bedrooms with walk-in closets are going to make you want to call this house “home.”

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NEW LISTING! 1115 SHADOWFAIRE COURT | BALLWIN 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS $475,000 This custom-built, open, bright, contemporary home proves living in the burbs is anything but boring.

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WHAT // Rombachs Farm and Pumpkin Patch WHEN // 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 31 WHERE // 18639 Olive Street Road, Chesterfield WHY // To hand pick pumpkins and enjoy Halloween-themed activities

FOR GENERATIONS OF ST. LOUIS CHILDREN, increasing number of school groups would visit. Members

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the Halloween season would be incomplete without a stop at beloved Rombachs Farm, where bright orange from hundreds of pumpkins of all sizes dots the landscape. Every day from the official season opening in late September until the close of Halloween, children and families wander the fields autumn sky, picking the perfect pumpkin to place on doorsteps, perhaps after carving it into a ghoulish face or painting it festive colors. Although pumpkins have been offered at Rombachs only since around World War II, the Rombach family has been farming in the St. Louis area for 100 years, beginning in 1914 in Creve Coeur. At that time, Karl Rombach, the current owners’ grandfather, moved from Illinois, switching professions from baking to farming. Nearly three decades later, in 1943, the family acquired the land in Chesterfield where the farm currently is located. At the time, the farm primarily produced cantaloupe, watermelons and sweet corn. “It started with my motherin-law, Rosemary Rombach, and her sister-in-law, Jeannie,” says Marcia Rombach, one of the farm’s owners. “They started with a vegetable stand, then introduced pumpkins in the ’50s.” Today’s 75-acre property remains under family ownership, with the third generation running the show. The annual pumpkin crop started out small, Rombach says, and the farm didn’t officially switch gears from produce to pumpkins until the 1960s and 1970s, when an

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of the Rombach family gave the schoolchildren tours of the property, teaching them about growing produce and taking them to visit the pumpkin fields. Today, there’s much more to do at the farm than pick a pumpkin. Activities are available for all ages and include hay rides, a wooden maze, face painting, pony rides, a kitschy haunted tunnel and a giant pumpkin pyramid, which has served as the backdrop for many a photo snapped on family outings. “It’s so festive in the fall, and the autumn colors are so fun,” Rombach says. “Unlike other holidays, there’s no pressure with Halloween. It’s more about having fun, and we offer so much here.” And the fun isn’t just for the kids. Rombachs offers a country store stocked with plenty of goodies, including fresh produce and private label jams and jellies. On the weekends, visitors also can chow down on barbecue and enjoy drinks in the wine and beer garden. And during the summer months, there is sometimes a produce stand. “The last few years, we’ve done some tomatoes and zucchini,” Rombach says. Although now surrounded by home and retail development, part of the charm of visiting Rombachs is the sense of visiting an actual working farm. “People like to come out and spend time here, partly because the farm has become something of the past for most people,” Rombach says.

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HOW IT ALL BEGAN I got my license because I wanted to list my own home and buy a new one. I liked everything about the process, so I stayed with it. SWEET SPOT I was given a leather briefcase when I started out. Every prospect I came across, I put their file into my briefcase, vowing to keep it in there until I sold the client a home. It took me three years, and I had to duct-tape the handles on that briefcase, but I closed every single file. That’s when I knew I’d picked the right career. BIGGEST SALE It wasn’t just one deal, but a string of simultaneous transactions that led to a very high volume. NO SALE It’s hard to be objective about a place you’ve lived in for years. If your home has been on the market a while and isn’t selling, trust your agent’s suggestions and take action, whether it’s making repairs and upgrades, or taking a long look at price. SATISFACTION My favorite part of the job is when someone becomes a repeat client, or when they refer me to someone else. DOWNSIDE It troubles me when clients base decisions on random sources of information or war stories from family members. Choose a reliable, experienced agent, and have faith in her. HARDER THAN IT LOOKS The conception is that agents just write up offers and run to close with them. But so much time and energy is spent on transactions that never make it to the closing table. THE MAGIC TOUCH To succeed in this business, you need to know neighborhoods like the back of your hand and have a keen knowledge of market trends. Perseverance and optimism are essential, as are a love of new challenges and appreciation for all types of personalities. STRESS RELIEF At the end of a hard day, I unwind by taking a walk in the fresh air with my dog ... and enjoying an occasional glass of wine. CAREER ADVICE If you want to get into real estate, find a good mentor—and buckle up!

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[PROPERTY LISTINGS] 21 WINDSOR TERRACE LANE

Just 9 years old, a stately Rehnquist home offers marble floors, a paneled library, chef’s dream kitchen, luxurious first-floor master suite with mini bar, and spa-like bath, all in Ladue schools. $1,675,000 Laura McCarthy Real Estate, Keith R. Manzer & Associates Keith R. Manzer | 314.609.3155 | 314.725.5100 keithrmanzer.com

2433 TOWN AND COUNTRY LANE

318 Shetland Valley Court $350,000 2 beds/2 full, 1 half bath

rare opportunit y

[NEW CONSTRUCTION] 4 VOUGA LANE

Saint Charles 3429 Edgemont Street $465,000 5 beds/3 full, 2 half baths

OwnStL Group 314-726-6442

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With a fabulous floorplan and impeccable finishes and features, this 7,175-square-foot home may well be your dream house: 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half bathrooms, and a three-car garage. $1,675,000 Gladys Manion Real Estate | Melinda Johnson 314.721.4755 | 314.825.5695 | gladysmanion.com

10910 CLAYTON ROAD

Tucked behind trees on Clayton Road, the house feels a million miles away—a perfect home for entertaining because the flow from room to room is flawless. $1,250,000 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Kay Hoffman | 808.721.8983 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com

7 WARSON DOWNS

Breathtaking appointments include rich paneling and flawless craftsmanship in this 5-year-old home with elegant great room that has custom built-ins, French doors and a box-beam ceiling. Gourment kitchen, first-floor master, elevator, finished lower level, Ladue schools. $1,249,000 Laura McCarthy Real Estate | Joan Schnoebelen/Megan Rowe 314.378.4077 | 314. 406.0005 | 314.569.1177 | lauramccarthy.com

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One of Ladue’s grand homes built by Henry Altepeter, this newly decorated home sits on a prime 1-acre lot in the highly desirable Briarcliff neighborhood. $875,000 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Judy Grand 314.503.5299 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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16415 Wilson Creek Court | Clarkson Valley | $732,800 FOR SA

3624 Commonwealth Maplewood $209,900

16632 BARTIZAN DRIVE

Combining rustic and refined, this 1.5-story dream home is situated on 3 acres and offers an array of stunning architecture, scenic views and more than 6,000 square feet. $829,000 Boutique Realty | Julie Pfeifer 314.266.2520 | boutiquerealtystl.com

1694 S. MASON ROAD

Stunning location within easy walking distance to wonderful Queeny Park. Beautiful, 2-acre property with 5 bedrooms, main-floor master and bonus room. $815,000 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Gail Wamser 314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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1843 Strathearn Court | Saint Louis | $249,900 S A LE P

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3051 THORNBURY DRIVE

A fabulous family home situated on 1 private acre with a pool is conveniently located in Town & Country close to shopping, highways and hospitals. Main-level master suite and finished walk-out lower level. $799,950 Gladys Manion Real Estate | Holly Bry 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com

7501 PARKDALE AVE. & 651 GLENRIDGE AVE. Unique opportunity in the Moorlands to get two attached units, each with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, plus a two-car garage. Architecturally stunning and spacious. $775,000 Gladys Manion Real Estate | Margie Kubik 314.721.4755 | 314.954.2513 | gladysmanion.com

2190 Appaloosa Trail | High Ridge | $275,000 F O R LE

Pointe 400 Apartments Saint Louis $2,760/mo

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7909 KINGSBURY BLVD.

Beautiful townhome-style condo in Old Town Clayton has 2 large bedrooms and 3.5 baths, a gourmet kitchen and spacious hearth room, oversized deck, three-car garage and finished lower level. $749,000 Janet McAfee | Larry L. Levy 314.520.5668 | janetmcafee.com/larrylevy Nikki Roberts Sales Associate

30 POINTER LANE

314.605.0167

Cortona @ Forest Park | Saint Louis | $1,395/mo

Julie Pfeifer

Nikki Roberts

Broker/Owner

This gorgeously updated, 4-bedroom Ladue home in great condition offers elegant living, whether you are relaxing in the hearth room or entertaining. $675,000 Upper End Properties | Joshua Corson 314.616.9063 | upperendproperties.com

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165 N. Meramec Suite 150 Clayton 63105

34 CRABAPPLE COURT

Stunning rehabbed home in Ladue schools has a beautiful open floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and designer kitchen. $289,000 Gladys Manion Real Estate | Margie Kubik and Grace Butler 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com

453 WHITTIER STREET

An end-unit, this boasts an open floor plan, updated kitchen, two master suites with walk-in closets, a finished basement and much more. $235,000 Laura McCarthy Real Estate | Sarah Bryant 314.623.0696 | 314.569.1177 | lauramccarthy.com

314 266 2520 | BoutiqueRealtySTL.com

Count on the experts for your new home — call me today! Gregg Billmeyer VICE PRESIDENT

BillmeyerG@StifelBank.com 314-317-6955 direct | 314-249-8804 cell www.StifelMortgage.com

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FOR SALE CYCLONE LEAF RAKE FOR SALE Costs $1500, Sell for $750 Used very little 314-843-9013

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2003 WILSON RIDGE LANE | $499,900 | 1-3 P.M. | 314.495.1285 | DIEMANNSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

6445 SAN BONITA AVE. | $689,900 | 1-3 P.M. | 314.596.8069 | DIEMANNSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM 801 S. SKINKER BLVD., NO. 4A | $225,000 | 1-3 P.M. | 314.872.3222 | DIEMANNSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

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433 PAR LANE | $297,500 | 1-3 P.M. | 314.596.8069 | DIEMANNSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM 294 PARKLAND AVE. | $550,000 | 1-3 P.M. | 314.596.8069 | DIEMANNSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

16600 KEHRSGROVE DRIVE | $655,000 | COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER-CHESTERFIELD/WILDWOOD | AGENT: KAREN HUFTON | PR/SQFT: $192.59

[ 63038 ] 16216 THORNBERRY RIDGE LANE | $550,000 | COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER-CHESTERFIELD WEST | AGENT: COLLEEN LAWLER | PR/SQFT: $180.21

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222 SPENCER AVE. | $1,050,000 | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ADVANTAGE | AGENT: SUSAN STEINER | PR/SQFT: $263.49

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5175 ROSEMOUNT DRIVE | $349,900 | 1-3 P.M. | 314.498.7483 | DIEMANNSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM

9 PLEASANT COURT | $610,000 | MARY LEWIS REALTY | AGENT: MARY LEWIS | PR/SQFT: $197.80

[ 63130 ] 7175 WASHINGTON AVE. | $449,900 | DIELMANN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | AGENT: MEG COGHLAN | PR/SQFT: $185.76

[ 63131 ] 6 HUNTLEIGH MANOR | $950,000 | GLADYS MANION | AGENT: WAYNE NORWOOD | PR/SQFT: $326.12

[ 63132 ] 4 ENFIELD ROAD | $490,000 | DIELMANN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | AGENT: KRISTIN CONNELL | PR/SQFT: $232.34

[ 63141 ] 6 LADUE ESTATES | $537,500 | GLADYS MANION | AGENT: STEPHANIE CONNELL | PR/SQFT: $214.31

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