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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] If there’s one thing I’ve learned from raising three kids, it’s that the desire to succeed has to come from them. As Dr. Tim points out in today’s Parent Trap: ‘pushing’ our children to get good grades, go to elite high schools and get into Ivy League colleges is not a recipe for success, let alone happiness. But of course, realizing that is a lot easier than living by it. Who wants ‘average’ children (except parents in Lake Wobegon, if Garrison Keillor is to be believed)?

We want them to have every advantage. Yet, looking back on my own brood, the biggest advantage we gave them was probably the freedom to follow the path of their choosing. The Ivy Leaguer, who studied economics, eschewed Wall Street for the nonprofit world, and the two state schoolers create content for educational toys and DVDs, despite majoring, respectively, in Comparative History of Ideas and Photography. They all support themselves and like what they do; I think of that as success.

Yet I admit there was a time when I wondered if ‘success’ was even on their radar. Like when the eldest graduated college and promptly went on to work at Noah’s Bagels in San Francisco. Months later, when she got ‘a real job,’ I verbalized my surprise. Her answer: “Well, Mom, you didn’t think I was going to be a barista forever, did you?” No comment.

I guess Proverbs is right: Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. If we’ve done the training, they should get there on their own.

—Dorothy F. Weiner Editor in Chief

[ on the cover ] THE WILSON SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 400 DEMUN AVE. IN CLAYTON, HOLDS AN OPEN HOUSE NOV. 9. PICTURED ON THE COVER: THE SCHOOL’S INNOVATION ROOM INCLUDES AN INTERACTIVE IMMERSION WALL THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO CONDUCT AND SHARE RESEARCH, INTERVIEW EXPERTS AND TAKE VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.725.4999 OR VISIT WILSONSCHOOL.COM. COVER DESIGN BY JON FOGEL COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WILSON SCHOOL

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7 COVER STORY – The Wilson School 8 INSIDER 10 TALK OF THE TOWNS 12 SAVE THE DATE 13 BOOKWORM 16 HOMEGROWN – Jennie Runk STANDOUT SCHOOLS 18 SPORTS STANDOUTS 19 COVER STORY – Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School 20 HEARD IN THE HALLS 21 Costumed Cuties 22 St. Louis Scouts 26 QUICK BITES 27 PARENT TRAP – Four Things Your Kids Won’t Tell You

[ photo album ] 28 SNAPPED! Cardinal Glennon 29 Delta Gamma Center 30 Friends of Tower Grove Park 31 Let’s Start 33 Ronald McDonald House 35 St. Louis County Library Foundation 32 HAPPENINGS 36 I DO – Nikki Snelson & Casey Cavanaugh

[ health&beauty ] PROGRESS IN PEDIATRICS 38 COVER STORY – SluCare 39 BABIES 40 HEALTH – Caring for Kids 42 WHAT WE LOVE IN – Soaps 43 SHE SAID YES! – David Isserman & Anna Jae Berger

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44 TRAVEL – Budapest 47 GOING GLOBAL 48 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 49 ON THE TABLE – Balaban’s 50 APRONOMICS – John Kim of Wasabi 51 HOPING FOR A HOME

[ t&s home ] 54 FEATURED PROPERTY – 9 Glencairn Lane 58 HOMEWORK 64 FROM THE GARDEN – Fall Decorations 64 SOLD/OPEN HOUSES 65 CLASSIFIEDS

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by tony di martino TECHNOLOGY CAN BE ISOLATING. Ask any parent who has tried to start a conversation or even make eye contact with their child, only to find the kid’s face bathed in the cold glow of a smartphone or iPad screen.

But at The Wilson School, technology is used to enhance communication and help achieve educational goals. Take the school’s multidisciplinary Innovation Room, launched last year as part of Wilson’s expansion. “The space, designed to encourage group work and problem solving, includes an amazing ‘immersion wall’ composed of ultra-high definition flat-screen monitors,” says head of school Thad Falkner.

The 7-by-24-foot curved wall displays input from up to 18 students and teachers at once, allowing a high degree of collaboration, Falkner explains. “It offers video-conferencing and virtual field trip capabilities that let students ‘visit’ remote locations and experience virtual demonstrations,” he says. “This gives kids a window to the world, allowing them to interview experts and interact with students around the globe.”

Last year when the school’s fifth graders were studying the planet Mars, for example, they were able to conduct research, present their findings and video chat with scientists from NASA and Arizona State University, home of the renowned Steward Observatory. “The technology helps us provide classic instruction using innovative methods, and it tremendously enhances project-based learning,” Falkner says. “It makes facts and statistics come alive for the kids.”

The wall played a key role during the recent Global Cardboard Challenge, which invited more than 1 million kids in 70 countries to design objects using only cardboard, recycled materials and imagination. Sponsored by the Imagination Foundation, the Challenge was inspired by the short film Caine’s Arcade, a YouTube phenomenon about a 9-year-old Los Angeles boy who built a whimsical cardboard arcade. “Our entire student body viewed it on the immersion wall,” Falkner recalls. “You could feel the excitement sweep through the room as the kids realized, Hey, I can do this, too!”

Students of all ages participated in the Challenge, from pre-kindergartners, who used their artistic talents to create cardboard vehicles, to sixth graders, who used their science skills to build arcade games that actually worked. Throughout the month-long project, students used the wall to view instructional presentations and to confer with other students across the country, including fourth-graders from the United Nations International School in New York City. On Oct. 5, Wilson students celebrated an international Day of Play by displaying their creations at school and by sharing pictures, video and stories on Twitter and other social media via the wall.

Prospective parents can tour the school and see the Innovation Room in action at a Nov. 9 open house. “Creativity, problem-solving ability and teamwork are critical skills if our students are to thrive in the future,” Falkner says. “The Challenge gave our students a chance to explore their interests and learn in a playful, creative way. It’s just one example of the exceptional methods we’ve encouraged at Wilson for more than 100 years.”

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THE[IN]SIDER A glimpse at what’s going on around St. Louis and beyond.

#TS smalltalk St. Louisans say a lot in 140 characters.

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10/22 Escondido@ escondidoband Pumped to be back in St. Louis tonight @offbroadwaystl !

The Daily Show host/executive producer Jon Stewart is guest of honor Nov. 2 at The Mission Continues fourth Annual Veterans Day Gala. Stewart, who plays an active role in supporting vets by serving on the Veterans Advisory Board of New York City’s Robin Hood Foundation, will receive the National Citizen Leadership Award at the Chase Park Plaza gala. The Mission Continues empowers veterans to transition from the military to leadership roles in their community. The founder, St. Louisan and former Navy SEAL Eric Greitens, appeared on Stewart’s award-winning show last May.

10/22 Brian Byers @byers_ brian Saw a t-shirt today that read "stealing second? Yadier Freakin' Mind." #RedOctober #CardinalNation

Nine Network of Public Media (KETC) recently won three Emmy Awards from the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The channel was recognized for a Living St. Louis segment on compulsory education, produced by Jim Kirchherr; Beyond November, a pre-election voters’ guide produced by Kirchherr and Anne-Marie Berger; and Health, Money and Politics, a special on Medicaid in Missouri, also produced by Kirchherr and Berger.

10/22 Marcus @MjayL24 Happy World Series Eve everyone. #12in13

Dr. Todd Margolis has been named head of the ophthalmology and visual sciences department at Washington University School of Medicine, effective Jan. 1. He’ll also become ophthalmologist-inchief at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Margolis comes to Washington University from The University of California-San Francisco.

He’s considered an expert on the diagnosis and management of infectious and inflammatory eye disease, including issues caused by herpes viruses and compromised immune systems.

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Dr. Jay Pepose of Pepose Vision Institute recently was recognized by the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons at the society’s annual meeting in Amsterdam. He was honored for his presentation on how the pupil’s response to light differs in patients with a cataract versus patients who have undergone cataract surgery. The society is Europe’s leading organization for eye surgeons, with more than 5,000 members from 100 countries worldwide.

John Distefano of Chesterfield and Richard Lincoff of Ladue recently competed in the national U.S. Masters Outdoor Championships in Olathe, Kan. The meet featured about 1,100 athletes ages 35 through 95. Distefano competed in two track events, the 400 meters and pentathlon; and Lincoff competed in four field events, the hammer, discus, shot put and weight. “The Masters is for athletes who still want to compete in a regulated, competitive environment as they get older,” Lincoff explains. “John and I don’t talk about where we place—we just enjoy participating!”

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‘Thigh gap.’ It’s when the thighs don’t touch each other even when the feet are together, which is often an anomaly of anatomy for even a slender fashion model. Problem is, it’s being portrayed on photo-sharing sites and via other social-media outlets as ‘the’ look. And it’s a virtually impossible goal to achieve, an actual visual of how ‘your body does or doesn’t stack up,’ says an executive of a Ballwin eating disorders treatment facility. Orthopedic surgeons say you have to be both skinny and wide-hipped. National experts say social media have helped set this up as a necessary characteristic of so-called ‘ideal’ feminine beauty, which may cause girls and young women to eat less and less in vain attempts to achieve the thigh gap for themselves. For many, unfortunately, it could be life-threatening.

There’s a living history lesson to be had at the entrance to Drace Park, a green space in Town & Country created in 2000 after the city purchased 9 acres of rolling pasture formerly owned by the Drace family. Two restored log cabins,

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lovingly landscaped by the city’s garden club, greet you as you enter. One has been there since it was built, ca. 1855, before the Civil War. The other, about the same vintage, was moved to the site in 2003.

Local historians say that few antebellum log cabins have survived

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in the county. Most were claimed by the ravages of time. Some had been incorporated into modern buildings.

These two, one much larger than the other and with a second level, have been brought back to their original state as much as possible. Space had been added to the Kropp Cabin, the larger of the two, via a workmanlike addition different from the original construction.

The original cabin was built on a stone foundation and contains a large main room with what is presumed to be the original stone fireplace, a root cellar and a loft bedroom. All but two of the rectangular logs are original.

A walk-through of the Estill Cabin, about the size of a budget room in a motor lodge, takes about 10 seconds.

It was extracted from a larger building and moved in 2003 from the corner of Clayton and Bopp roads, where it was once part of a 400-acre farm extending north to what is now Conway Road.

The aim was to use natural plantings to recreate the look of the 19th-century countryside. Despite the traffic rushing north on Interstate 270 just a few dozen yards away, the pastoral goal was realized.

The park is off Cedar Hill Lane, which parallels the interstate, immediately after going south from Clayton Road (before the overpass).

We could have datelined this item from Webster Groves, University City, Town & Country, Sunset Hills, Maplewood, Ladue, Clayton, Ballwin or any of the other communities served since 2010 by the ultra-local news websites under the umbrella of Patch.com, an AOL venture that will continue—just not at its previous levels in St. Louis. The last ‘official’ day for St. Louis-area editors was Oct. 15. Patch.com, a $50 million project when AOL rolled it out, laid off half of its 1,000 staffers nationwide, which pulled the plug on many communities, including all those covered throughout St. Louis … sort of. A friend who’s been freelancing for Patch, covering everything from the Tilles Park holiday lights in Ladue to show openings at the

MUNY, kept filing stories even when the company stopped paying. Other former employees say they’ll continue coverage via blogs. The erstwhile editor for Brentwood-Maplewood reports he has parlayed his experience into ‘40 South News,’ an ad-supported website accessible via Facebook. His predecessor moved to Elkhart, Ind., to manage digital content for the newspaper there. Before joining this fine publication, I was proud to be part of the Patch adventure. It was a bold experiment. As news-gathering and delivery systems surely shall continue to morph in the age of social media, Patch certainly won’t be the last of its ilk.

Who knows how Honey, a golden retriever belonging to a Chesterfield family, ever wound up in LaGrange, Ga., after she disappeared in July. But, thanks to a microchip, the owners were tracked back to their veterinarian. Just in the nick of time, it turns out: The shelter where the adult dog was being held had at least one person interested in adopting her. After a nine-hour drive to Georgia, pup and people were reunited. The moral of the story? Microchip your pet, doggone it.

Most shelters do it as a matter of course, as do vets. They also scan strays to make sure they aren’t already somebody else’s family member. The problem with Honey, at first, was that shelter workers couldn’t locate her chip.

It was just another day in the ongoing battle against methamphetamine, the ‘hillbilly heroin’ literally cooked up using common household stuff, including nasal decongestant and (yuck!) drain cleaner. After stopping a car for a traffic violation, Kirkwood cops arrested the passenger upon finding ingredients for cooking a fresh batch of the drug, then arrested the driver, too, upon finding he was wanted on an outstanding warrant. Neither of the fellas was from ‘around here;’ they were Jefferson Countians. What we have to worry about in Kirkwood and other outlying St. Louis suburbs is real heroin;

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it’s an epidemic, as any law enforcement officer will tell you. Meanwhile, some counties south on Interstate 55 and southwest along I-44 have such an infestation of meth makers that Missouri regularly achieves the dubious distinction of more meth busts than any other state, by a fairly wide margin.

College slang for meth is ‘417,’ for the area code in a section of southwest Missouri incorporating Springfield. As to our knucklehead arrested in Kirkwood?

Perhaps his nose, and his kitchen sink, were just really, really stopped up.

Vintage Vinyl, the venerable new-and-used record store in the Delmar Loop, was named with a bit of prescience: Many recordings on vinyl come at a premium nowadays. The store recently celebrated an anniversary. Not its 30th, nor its 33rd… it marked its 33 1/3rd on the weekend of Oct. 19. (For those who may have forgotten, 33 1/3 is a record’s rotation speed; most record players had two other speeds, 45 and 78 rpm.) With a few additions and subtractions over the years, the LP—‘long-playing’ record album—has been Vintage Vinyl’s stockin-trade. As more music is purchased via the Internet, such quaint sound-carrier units as the LP and its successor, the CD, are being rendered obsolete. (Not as obsolete as the cassette tape, or, OMG; the 8-track cartridge.) When the CD was at its apex of popularity, you couldn’t have given away a basement full of LPs. But that’s changed; depending on the title, of course. Last year, I parted with my 2,000-title record collection for a song because A) I hadn’t dropped a needle on a record since the 1990s, and B) I knew no one would ever help me move those 20 crates again. At one of Vintage Vinyl’s competitors I found one of my former LPs, which I’d probably paid $8 for in 1975, in the racks for $29!

Craigslist.org, a website that hooks up mostly local buyers and sellers, is good for some things, not so much for others. Need a

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ladder? Sure. Need a date? Umm, no. A crook who’d broken into at least two cars in Wildwood recently was nabbed in a sting when a victim thought he saw his radar detector advertised on the site. He called the cops before he met with the seller, and they were at a safe distance when the deal went down. Score one for the good guys. Not only was it the right radar detector, but loot including a gold ring, MP3 player and other ill-gotten goods were retrieved from the 18-year-old suspect’s home. He told cops he remembers the first break-in, but that he took some pills, blacked out, and didn’t recall the second. One was felony theft, the other wasn’t. Whatever. He apparently didn’t get the benefit of the doubt, as he’s taken up residence in the county clink in lieu of $35,000 bond.

Whenever and wherever it’s found, lead paint is bad news for humans who wish to renovate and reoccupy a living space. It’s bad news for horses, too. That’s why the St. Louis Mounted Police stables in Forest Park were closed in 2009.

Eradicating lead paint is akin to abating asbestos (the nasty fire-retardant mineral was found, too): It is neither easy nor cheap. It took an $800,000 effort by the private sector to renovate the stables to make them safe and sound for our four-legged friends. Most of the money came through an anonymous donation.

Forest Park Forever, which spearheaded that effort, showed off the results of the remediation with an Oct. 15 reception at the stables to acknowledge the generous support of the project by its Leffingwell Society members.

The stables can be seen in the park from I-64 / Hwy. 40 just west of the Science Center.

The mounted unit was founded in 1867; the building the horses reside in was built in 1918 as an airplane hangar. There are presently four officers in the unit and six horses.

Are mounted police an anachronism? Not as far as PR is concerned, at least.

Kids love ’em, and citizens are more likely to approach

them than officers in a patrol car.

But an airplane hangar in Forest Park? It represented, after a fashion, the evolution of the Pony Express. It housed the planes that flew the Lou’s first airmail route.

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THIS LATEST BOOK by Carl Hiaasen is a fun romp through the Florida Keys. A takeoff on the old gumshoe detective story, it’s filled with quirky characters and bizarre situations. The protagonist, Andrew Yancy, is a police detective newly demoted to health inspector after accosting his lover’s husband with a vacuum cleaner (in what seems like an anatomical impossibility). He develops an obsession with insects in food, thanks to his new profession, and with solving a series of crimes that started with a severed left arm. He hopes that by chasing clues across the Keys (and into the Bahamas), he will get reinstated.

It’s interesting being immersed in the tropical culture Hiaasen depicts (he grew up in that area and currently teaches in Miami), with its laidback attitudes toward law enforcement, bribery, vermin and the sweltering heat. Especially entertaining is the subplot that deals with voodoo and Driggs, the ‘bad monkey’ supposedly fired from the Pirates of the Caribbean set for scatological behavior.

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In precise, concise sentences, the women’s stories are mostly told as a collective, ‘we,’ with no characterization of any one person. The result is a stunning portrait of the group’s experiences, with individual details set apart like specks of light fractured off a diamond, ultimately highlighting the common threads and diverse experiences of the women’s stories as they navigate life in a strange country.

At the end, as the women are forced into work camps after Pearl Harbor, they are finally given names as Otsuka details their departures: “Haruko left a tiny brass Buddha up high, in a corner of the attic, where he is still laughing to this day. Takako left a bag of rice beneath the floorboards of her kitchen so her family would have something to eat when they returned.” Each sentence is perfect. Each sentence breaks your heart.

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AS THE FACE OF H&M’S SUMMER 2013 BEACHWEAR CAMPAIGN, Jennie Runk sports attractive swimwear, a mass of dark wavy hair and smoldering eyes. Like all models, she looks fantastic, but unlike most models, Runk is plus-sized, a label generally given to models sizes 8 and up. This move by the popular Swedish clothing chain—prominent use of a body size with which women can more easily identify—broke new ground in the industry, instantly winning praise from the public and launching Runk to stardom.

In 2001, three years after moving from Georgia to St. Louis, 13-year-old Runk was discovered in the Chesterfield Valley PetSmart wearing sweatpants and no makeup. A self-professed bookworm, she initially was uninterested. “It was strange for me, because I was really dorky,” Runk says. “I would never in a million years think I would make any sort of a model. My mom had to talk me into it.”

Her hesitancy was based on preconceived notions of models. “I couldn’t see myself being one— it sounded shallow and not at all who I am,” Runk says. “But once I got introduced to the industry and started meeting people, I realized the stereotype of the model who doesn’t know anything is really false. Most are fun, smart, down-to-earth people.”

Given a choice to either lose weight or go up a few sizes to be in the plus-size category, Runk chose the latter. It was an easy decision. “It was right as I was finishing growing,” she says. “My body was catching up and it just happened with life and being a woman. I couldn’t imagine having to starve myself all the time.”

As a student at Parkway West and Stephens College, where she earned a degree in creative writing with a minor in education, Runk continued to pursue modeling, appearing in high-profile publications, including Vogue, Cosmo Girl and Seventeen. “Juggling all that was incredibly difficult,” she says. “But I loved both my career and school so much, I just made it work. I would do my homework while sitting for hair and makeup.”

Since starring in H&M’s summer catalog, Runk has used her newfound fame to advocate for more body diversity in advertising and the media, a cause that has earned her media attention— she penned a BBC essay on the topic, appeared on Good Morning America and was profiled by Cosmopolitan. “It’s like people were waiting for someone to come out and say these things,” Runk says. “A lot of people you see in media and fashion look really similar, but if you look at people in real life, there’s a lot of diversity. I feel that we need to have a bigger representation of that in fashion and other media.”

Aside from her messages on body diversity, Runk’s popularity is understandable: the model is relatable on Twitter and Instagram, with regular posts on body confidence, her cat and the books she’s reading. Now 24 and based in New York City, Runk continues to model, but also writes poetry, often attending open mic nights and poetry slams. She occasionally returns to St. Louis and will make an apperance at The Mathews-Dickey benefit fashion show, Sheer Elegance, on Dec. 14.

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SPORTS STANDOUTS

by stephanie zeilenga

RILEY KNIPTASH

[ field hockey fever ]

[ quarterback king ]

LADUE JUNIOR SHARES HER LOVE FOR THE SPORT

TYLER CREATH’S RECORD-SMASHING SEASON

talk to… [cameron niemann] MICDS junior Cameron Niemann practices gymnastics 20 hours a week at the St. Louis Gym Centre in Webster Groves. Even though she was injured most of last season, the dedicated athlete qualified for the level 10 Junior Olympic National Championships and placed seventh in vault.

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT GYMNASTICS?

PHOTO BY MIKE DARLING

I love the team and my coaches. We’re like a family. I like competitions, too. Gymnastics isn’t that big of a sport, so I know all the gymnasts and it’s fun to go to away meets and spend time with everyone. I just really love the sport and I would never be able to leave my teammates.

DO YOU SPECIALIZE IN ANY PARTICULAR EVENT?

I do all four—bars, beams, floor and vaults. My favorite, though, is beams. It’s really fun, but challenging, and it’s cool to do stuff four feet off the ground.

HAVE YOU HAD TO OVERCOME ANY OBSTACLES?

I’ve missed a lot of meets because of injuries. I’ve fractured my knee and both of my heels, fractured bones in my feet and broken my thumb. I’ve had muscle injuries in my hip and had wrist surgery because of a bone deformity from gymnastics. With injuries, you have to work hard at physical therapy, stay strong and keep your endurance up.

WHAT GOALS ARE YOU WORKING TOWARD?

I really want to compete for a Division I gymnastics team in college. I also want to make it to nationals next year and hopefully place in two events.

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It was family legacy that initially inspired Christian Brothers College High School quarterback Tyler Creath to try football, but his skill and leadership on the field have led him to become a record-smashing standout player in his own right.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound senior first became interested in the sport because his father had been a quarterback for Lindbergh High School. Creath started out in 2002 at the age of 7 with the Kirkwood-Webster Junior Football League. He’s been hooked ever since. “I love the feeling I get when I throw a touchdown,” Creath says. “It’s just a great feeling on the field. Everything falls into place.”

It’s no wonder Creath feels that way, considering the success he had last year contributing to CBC’s 11-1 record. Junior year, during his first varsity game as a starter, Creath broke the school’s single-game passing completion TYLER CREATH percentage record (83.3 percent), which he again broke later with a passing completion percentage of 85 percent.

He also broke CBC’s single-season record for most completions (199) and highest passing completion percentage (67 percent).

His final passing stats include 30 touchdowns, 14 interceptions and 2,697 yards.

Of all these accomplishments, Creath is most proud of his completion percentage.

“That’s really important to me, because it shows my accuracy and it’s what I really work hard on,” he says.

Creath was one of 300 players to participate in the Proving Ground National Combine, a nationally televised, invitation-only event. He was named first team quarterback in the Metro Catholic Conference in 2012 and was also a second-team Class 6 All-State selection.

As of this writing, CBC has a 6-2 record. “We could have won that first game (the one game they lost), but now we just have our foot on the gas pedal,” Creath says. “We’ve been playing great ever since, and that’s been motivating us to win.”

Creath injured his knee during CBC’s Oct. 11 game against De Smet and will be unable to play the remainder of the season. He is pursuing a football career post-high school, and although he has not settled on a college, recruits from a number of schools have expressed interest.

PHOTO BY ADDISON BRUSH

When asked what she does outside of field hockey, Ladue junior Riley Kniptash laughs a little before responding. “Field hockey,” she says. She’s joking—sort of. She works as a camp counselor during the summer and loves outdoor activities, but mostly, she is consumed by her sport.

Kniptash plays in select leagues with Aim Field Hockey, coaches Aim league teams and plays midfield for the Ladue Horton Watkins varsity team, which is currently 13-6. She plays year-round, regularly practicing hours per day. “I love that there’s always something new to learn,” Kniptash says. “You can always improve, no matter how good you are.”

This summer, she traveled to Virginia Beach for nationals with her Aim club team, which took fourth. “This was the second year Aim sent a team to nationals,” she says.

“We were one of two clubs that sent teams for each competing age level. We wanted to represent St. Louis well, because we aren’t really known for field hockey in the Midwest.”

To prepare for nationals, Kniptash practiced incessantly. “I spent pretty much my whole summer practicing,” she says, “both by myself and with friends. Sometimes we got together as a group before the tournament and did small things we needed to work on.”

Ladue’s team has been in the Elite Eight of the Midwest Field Hockey Tournament playoffs every year since 2008. Kniptash has participated twice. “Both games were really hard and could have gone either way,” she says. “Last year we were in the state tournament playing for the Elite Eight against Marquette, and the game tied. It went into overtime, we tied overtime, then we went into strokes. And the exact same thing happened against Visitation when I was a freshman. I played the whole games, including the overtimes and the strokes.”

TOWN TALK age 4 through grade 6

COVER STORY

VILLA DUCHESNE [AND OAK HILL SCHOOL

JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION MORNING Wednesday, Nov. 13 | 9 a.m. scan to request a brochure

Creve Coeur | 314-434-5877

www.rossmanschool.org

Educational Excellence for the Leaders of Tomorrow

by tony di martino

THE SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW WELL UNDERWAY, bringing with it new books, new friends, and, at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School, a new head of school. “The first day of school set a joyous tone for the entire semester,” says Elizabeth Miller, who previously served as upper school head at Hutchison School in Memphis, Tenn., and taught at Pace Academy in Atlanta, Ga. “It was terrific to see students of all ages welcoming the newbies, including me, into the community.

I’m so impressed by the school’s culture. The faculty are extraordinary, the parents are caring, and the students are bright and full of spirit.”

A member of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools, Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill is connected to nearly 100 schools worldwide. “It’s a great resource for our students, who regularly Skype and share experiences and class projects with kids from other Sacred Heart schools all over the globe,” Miller says.

“One of the schools is in downtown Cairo, so we get regular updates on historical events taking place right outside their window.”

Every year, students send pumpkin seedlings from the school’s garden to other Sacred Heart Schools, to determine how different climates affect growth. The school also has a popular international exchange program. “Villa Duchesne girls have studied at Sacred Heart schools worldwide, and those schools send students here, as well. So our students learn to understand and communicate with individuals from different cultures.”

This global outlook inspires Miller, who developed an Asian history curriculum at Pace Academy. Before becoming an educator, she worked for AT&T and conducted business negotiations throughout Asia. “After NEW HEAD OF SCHOOL ELIZABETH MILLER nearly a decade in international PHOTO BY WAGNER PORTRAIT GROUP business, I fully understand the importance of collaborating with others around the globe,” she says. “Preparing students to live, work and thrive in a global context is one of our top priorities at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School.”

Founded in 1929, the Frontenac school is situated on a lushly wooded, 60-acre campus. 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. The school strives to educate the heart and mind of each student in a nurturing, yet challenging, environment. Faculty work in close partnership with parents, “the single most powerful influence in children’s lives,” Miller notes.

“Together, we strive to educate the whole individual and prepare young people for lives of faith, integrity, leadership and service to others.”

It’s a challenge Miller eagerly accepts. “In today’s increasingly complex world, the strength of a Sacred Heart education lies in building relationships around our values,” she says. “Our goal is to transform each student in mind, body and spirit—and to transform the world, one student at a time.”

Campus Visit Opportunities: Open House - Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013 Spartan-for-the-Day Campus Visits throughout the fall

Contact admissions@desmet.org or call 314.567.3500 today!

VILLA DUCHESNE AND OAK HILL SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 801 S. SPOEDE ROAD, HOLDS AN OPEN HOUSE NOV. 3.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.810.3566 OR VISIT VDOH.ORG. COVER COURTESY OF VILLA DUCHESNE AND OAK HILL SCHOOL OCTOBER 30, 2013

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A C A D E M I C E XC E L L E N C E B IBLICAL W ORLDVIEW Age 3 - Grade 6

Ranked in the Top 10% of Christian Schools in America

Open House

November 22, 9:00am Januar y 24, 9:00am

12928 Ladue Road St. Louis, MO 63141

314-434-4349 www.kirkdayschool.org

FALL OPEN HOUSE

SAT. NOV. 9, 9AM TO NOON

HEARD IN THE [ HALLS ] by stephanie zeilenga URSULINE ACADEMY

Senior Adriana Esparza was named a 2013-2014 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar based on her high grade point average and PSAT score. The honor is awarded nationally to only 2 percent of Latino students who take the PSAT.

CROSSROADS

WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Sophomore and Korean international student Minjoo Kim recently illustrated a children’s book, The Pig Who Didn’t Want to be Pink, written by Kirk Day School teacher Eva MacKoul and available for purchase from West Bow Press.

KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

The National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) has named The Kirkwood Call a finalist in the 2013 Newspaper Pacemaker contest, which received more than 300 entries and was judged

by The Miami Herald. Several Kirkwood students also achieved finalist status in several categories: senior Kyle Rieger, for Story of the Year in the feature category; senior Jack Petrie and 2013 graduate Dan Weyerich for Broadcast Story of the Year in the sports category; and 2013 graduate Rachel Levine for Design of the Year.

WILSON

THE WILSON SCHOOL

Earlier this month, the Wilson School participated in the Cardboard Challenge, a worldwide event inviting people to design and build items using cardboard and recycled materials. More than 77,000 URSULINE people from 43 countries participated.

From the beginning of the school year, cardboard creation projects were integrated with the regular curriculum. Older students used math and engineering techniques to create arcade games and on the day of the event, parents viewed student creations in the school’s library.

CROSSROADS

The Dean’s Awards for Creative Achievement from the University of Missouri’s College of Fine Arts and Communications were awarded to two juniors: Emily Furst for visual arts and Charlotte Sechrist for theater. The award recognizes students for their contributions to visual art, theater, music and dance and is presented at a luncheon ceremony attended by students, their parents and nominating teachers.

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TOWN TALK Ladue resident Noah Schneider, 14, goes incognito in a robot costume.

Miller Evans, 7 ½ months, of Olivette, pictured at Eckert’s pumpkin patch.

Emmy Fitzgerald, 2 ½, of St. Louis, is dressed as Winnie-the-Pooh, one of her favorite characters.

Costumed Cuties

by rebecca koenig

Get ready: Adorable trick-or-treaters like these will soon be knocking on your door!

Firefighter William F., of Rock Hill, is 21 months old.

Julian and Sydney Mikaelian-Marbelt are spooked by a giant spider.

Peter Pan, also known as Caden M., 18 months, of St. Louis, shows off his homemade costume.

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MEMBERS OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 848

SCOUTS N

by rebecca koenig

ever does the Boy Scout motto, always prepared, mean more than on a backpacking expedition. Scouts and parents in Troop 848 learned the importance of the creed this summer during a two-week trek through Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, where careful packing, planning and navigating earned them an unforgettable adventure.

Philmont was created in 1938, when oilman Waite Phillips donated more than 35,000 acres to the Boy Scouts of America. Subsequent gifts increased the size of the camp to 214 square miles.

Rough trails run through the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains, reaching elevations of more than 12,400 feet.

Camping at Philmont is something of a rite of passage, according to Troop 848 scout master Jun Fabella. He took the trip with his son, Eagle Scout Julian Fabella, in 2011. “You grow up hearing about it,” the younger Fabella, 17, says. “You think, ‘Wow, I want to do that.’” Fellow scout and Parkway West classmate Evan Whiting, 14, agrees. “I wanted to go because it’s an adventure,” he says. “All the older scouts do it.” He and his father, Chris Whiting, were part of the troop contingent that made the journey this summer.

Scouts sign up for the experience two years in advance and spend months preparing for the rigors of the trail. “We did the Lewis and Clark Trail a lot, and we did Queeny Park,” Evan Whiting recalls. “We usually had around 30 pounds in our backpacks. We practiced packing the bags, finding out which way to pack so it would fit the most.” Learning to work together during training is as important as improving fitness. “It’s the ultimate team-based approach,” Jun Fabella explains.

“They’re going to be alone for basically 12 days; they have to learn how to get along with each other.”

Scouts travel to New Mexico via bus and train. Upon arrival, they meet the rangers who will guide them for the first few days of the journey, examine their maps and weigh in at health check to ensure they’re fit enough to proceed.

Then they set out on the trail. Several adults accompany each crew, but are instructed to let the boys take the lead once the rangers leave. “We let them make as many decisions as possible,” Chris Whiting says. “Cooking, cleaning, hanging bear bags. It’s teamwork but it’s also an individual challenge.” Every morning, crews prepare breakfast from the food they’ve carried with them, fill their water bottles and clean their campsites so they leave no trace behind. Then they navigate and hike to their next activity, be it shooting, rock climbing or rappelling. Spotting wildlife, seeing sunrises and wading in streams were some of the trip’s highlights, the scouts say. The Whitings especially enjoyed climbing Mount Baldy, the ranch’s highest peak.

Returning to base camp on the last day brought relief, a little sadness and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. “It was just a tremendous adventure,” Chris Whiting says. And it whet their appetites for more. Jun Fabella will return to Philmont in 2015 with his younger son, and next summer, the Fabellas and Whitings are heading to the Boy Scout Florida Sea Base for a scuba diving adventure.

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he power to lift a reader’s spirits is one of the great gifts of a good book. With this in mind, two literary young ladies used their Girl Scout service projects to bring reading material to communities in need of joy.

As they advance through the ranks, Girl Scouts have opportunities to design and carry out volunteer projects to earn awards. Each requires extensive preparation and hours of service. In 2013, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri awarded 28 Gold Awards, 258 Silver Awards and 227 Bronze Awards.

Fourth-generation Girl Scout Sarah Eisenman, an eighth grader at Ladue Middle School in Troop 1570, earned her Silver Award in June by filling reading rooms at HavenHouse, which provides lodging for families staying in St. Louis for medical treatment. “I wanted people to be able to relate to the characters or lose themselves in another world, maybe where things were going a little bit better,” Eisenman says.

Collecting more than 1,000 books during a two-week drive at her school, she organized them by age level and used them to stock the shelves of the HavenHouse library. Eisenman brightened the toddler reading room with Dr. Seuss puzzles and decorations and hosted a Dr. Seuss birthday pajama party for HavenHouse kids, with cake, crafts, stories and games. “There was this one young boy who was having major surgery the next day. He was so excited, he wore pajamas all day waiting for the party,” Eisenman says. In addition to earning the Silver Award, she was named a Kohl’s Cares

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Katie Angeli, a Francis Howell High School senior in Troop 2825, has been a scout since first grade and knew she wanted to go for the Gold Award. “Through Girl Scouts, I’ve gotten a lot of opportunities I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise,” she says. “I wanted to do my part to improve my community.” She earned the honor this year by creating a lending library at the St. Vincent de Paul Society food pantry at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in South City.

Science fiction, fantasy and historical fiction novels have long entertained Angeli. “I’ve always been a big reader,” she says. “I know how having a favorite book can be a big part of your life.” The food pantry seemed like a natural venue for sharing that experience. “I thought that would be a good way to help give people an opportunity for better reading resources,” she says.

With the aid of a carpenter acquaintance, Angeli designed and built bookshelves to fit into the facility’s closet. She invited a neighbor’s troop of Daisy scouts, girls in kindergarten and first grade, to help decorate the space with painted handprints. “The girls got messy and they loved it,” Angeli says. “After that, I read them a story to tie in the whole idea of reading and literacy.”

Angeli filled the shelves with books she collected through a drive at the church. After a small ceremony, the library opened to pantry clients, who can access it during the food pantry’s operating hours, 9 to 10:30 a.m. the first and third Saturday of the month.

Gaining project-management experience was one of the highlights for Angeli. “I learned about taking the lead, which I feel is a big objective of this project,” she says. And she’s happy the library will help feed the imaginations of food pantry clients. “There are people who are able to benefit from my work,” she says proudly.

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Open House November 21 | 9:30am

for Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade

Anchored in Faith and Knowledge, We Nurture the Whole Child

St. Clement of Rome School

1508 Bopp Road ~ St. Louis 63131 ~ StClementSchool.com For more info, call MRS. SuSan M. CunninghaM, PRinCiPaL: 314-822-1903

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COMMUNITY SCHOOL »» 9 to 11:30 a.m. | Nov. 2 »» 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. | Nov. 18 900 LAY ROAD 314.991.0005 COMMUNITYSCHOOL.COM

MARY INSTITUTE AND SAINT LOUIS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL »» 9:30 a.m. | Nov. 2 101 N. WARSON ROAD 314.995.7367 MICDS.ORG

CITY ACADEMY »» 10 a.m. to noon | Nov. 2

4175 N. KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD. 314.382.0085 CITYACADEMYSCHOOL.ORG

VISITATION ACADEMY »» All-school open house: toddlers through grade 12 Noon to 4 p.m. | Nov. 3

3020 N. BALLAS ROAD 314.625.9100 VISITATIONACADEMY.ORG

DE SMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL »» Noon to 4 p.m. | Nov. 3 233 N. NEW BALLAS ROAD 314.567.3500 DESMET.ORG

SAUL MIROWITZ JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL »» Tour classrooms, meet teachers and students, and enjoy a concert 3 p.m. | Nov. 3 348 S. MASON ROAD 314.576.6177 MIROWITZ.ORG

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VILLA DUCHESNE AND OAK HILL SCHOOL »» Boys and girls age 3 through grade six, and young women grades seven through 12 Noon to 4 p.m. | Nov. 3 801 S. Spoede Road 314.432.2021 vdoh.org

ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY »» Grades nine through 12 Noon to 4 p.m. | Nov. 3

2307 S. LINDBERGH BLVD. 314.394.4300 STJOSEPHACADEMY.ORG

COR JESU ACADEMY »» Noon to 4 p.m. | Nov. 3 10230 GRAVOIS ROAD 314.842.1546 CORJESU.ORG

FORSYTH SCHOOL »» Admissions open house 1 to 4 p.m. | Nov. 3

»» Ask the Forsyth graduates: A Panel Discussion 2 to 4 p.m. | Jan. 12

6235 WYDOWN BLVD. 314.726.4542 FORSYTHONLINE.COM

WHITFIELD SCHOOL »» Technology open house 7 p.m. | Nov. 5

175 S. MASON ROAD 314.434.5141 WHITFIELDSCHOOL.ORG

THE WILSON SCHOOL »» 9 to 11 a.m. | Nov. 9 400 DEMUN AVE. 314.725.4999 WILSONSCHOOL.COM

THE COLLEGE SCHOOL »» Fall open house 9 a.m. to noon | Nov. 9

»» Friday admissions coffees

9 to 10:30 a.m. | Nov. 1 and 15, Dec. 13, Jan. 17, 24 and 31 »» ‘TCS Talk’ admissions event 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Jan. 27 7825 BIG BEND BLVD. 314.962.9355 THECOLLEGESCHOOL.ORG

OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR SCHOOL »» 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Nov. 10 »» 9:30 to 11 a.m. | Nov. 13 403 S. LINDBERGH BLVD. 314.993.3353 OLPILLAR.COM

ROSSMAN SCHOOL »» Junior kindergarten information morning 9 a.m. | Nov. 13

»» Admissions open house 9:15 a.m. | Dec. 4

12660 CONWAY ROAD 314.434.5877 ROSSMANSCHOOL.ORG

ROHAN WOODS SCHOOL »» Age 2 through grade six 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Nov. 16 1515 BENNETT AVE. 314.821.6270 ROHANWOODS.ORG

NEW CITY SCHOOL »» Pre-K through grade six

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JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL »» Families who have initiated the admission

process are invited to ‘A Closer Look’ 7 p.m. | Dec. 4 and Jan. 16. Call to reserve a spot.

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We’re celebrating 15 years of serving students and changing lives!

CITY ACADEMY 5 years!

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4175 N. Kingshighway Blvd. • St. Louis, MO 63115 www.cityacademyschool.org

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[ a numbers game ]

ELEVEN ELEVEN MISSISSIPPI

has chosen the first 11 days of the 11th month of the year to celebrate a decade of success.

Between Nov. 1 and 11, guests can win gift certificates and enjoy wine tastings and menu specials; diners in the restaurant at 11:11 a.m. or 11:11 p.m. will receive free gooey butter cake. A portion of sales will benefit local charities.

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Make a tax deductible donation of a vehicle today!

• cars • trucks • boats • motorcycles • construction vehicles • RVs

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LITTLE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN (the evening incarnation of Half & Half in Clayton) has introduced a la carte dining. The menu still will rotate weekly, but customers can now order anything they like, from a $6 small plate to a $19 entree. The grand tasting menu ($92) will still be available.

[ toasting 20 years ]

Congrats to Companion Bakery, which is celebrating 20 years in business.

Lovers of baked goods are invited to attend a free open house, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Companion factory in south St. Louis.

The event will feature baking tours, raffles, chef demonstrations, decorating stations for kids, and of course, lots of bread. In conjuction with the event, Companion will donate $5,000 to the St. Louis Area Foodbank.

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Counseling Social Skills

Pastry chef and chocolatier STEPHAN SCHUBERT has a new gig to add to his impressive resume: model. The executive pastry chef for River City Casino & Hotel was the only American cook selected to model culinary apparel for Clement Design.

ADHD Coaching

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Lafayette Square is getting a grocery store! St. Louis Food Hub co-founders CHRIS GOODSON and JEFFREY RANDOL announced they will open FIELDS FOODS at 1500 Lafayette Ave., the former City Hospital site, in January. The 37,000-squarefoot, full-service store will source produce from small and medium-sized local farmers, in addition to stocking large national brands, and will offer a wine and beer bar. The project is anticipated to cost $15 million and create 100 full- and parttime jobs.

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FOUR THINGS YOUR KIDS WON’T TELL YOU

Sometimes, you just need to see things for yourself

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Open House 3 p.m.

Rick Recht concert 4:30 p.m.

To RSVP or schedule a private tour, contact Patty: pbloom@mirowitz.org or 314-576-6177. www.mirowitz.org

by dr. tim jordan 1) MY PARENTS ARE SETTING

ME UP TO FAIL IN COLLEGE!

The best predictors for success in college are having high levels of grit, hope, optimism and self-efficacy.

Too many parents rescue their kids, solve their problems, and take on responsibility for their boredom, happiness and motivation. This leaves kids weak and unable to handle the normal ups and downs of life. Qualities like grit, optimism and self-efficacy have to be earned through experience. Kids have to be able to overcome obstacles and challenges, take risks and make mistakes, and push through tough times to develop resilience and confidence.

2) PARENTS ARE MESSING UP THEIR DAUGHTERS! On the one hand, we are conditioning girls to focus on being competitive, driven, ambitious, willing to step on people to get to the top, and focused on individual achievement. But we are still holding girls to the standard of being ‘good girls’; i.e. being nice to everyone, putting other people’s needs before their own, not standing out, being obedient and following the rules, waiting their turn, etc. These mixed messages put a lot of stress on girls, causing constant internal tension. It’s no wonder they often feel depressed, anxious and overwhelmed.

3) PARENTS SET UP THEIR KIDS TO BE MISERABLE ADULTS! The mantra our kids are absorbing from parents and teachers today is this: Get good grades in grade school so you can get into a good high school; get top grades in high school so you can go to a top-tier college; go to an Ivy League college so you can get a good job; get a good job so you can make a lot of money. Research across 40 cultures has shown again and again that people who are driven by externals—i.e. making money and gaining fame or status— are more frequently unhappy and unfulfilled and end up with higher levels of mental health problems like depression and anxiety. People focused on intrinsic values like service, personal growth and having strong relationships score higher on all the important markers of happiness. We need to shift our focus so that our kids shift theirs.

4) TOP STUDENTS DISLIKE SCHOOL AS MUCH AS OTHER KIDS. Straight-A students tell me all the time that school is boring and unfulfilling. They have been conditioned to play the game of school: learn the material they are told to and what will be on the test; pad their resumes with activities that look good on college transcripts even if they have no interest in them; and be compliant and give the teachers what they want. The love of learning has been sucked out of them. Curiosity, joy, creativity and the meaningful pursuit of knowledge have been shoved aside by the pursuit of superficial rewards like grades, rankings, national test scores and awards. It’s no wonder kids today seem to lack motivation and can’t wait to get out of high school.

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WHAT | Let’s Start the Music WHERE | The Sheldon Concert Hall WHEN | Sept. 12 WHY | To raise funds for Let’s Start, a program devoted to breaking

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Walgreens, a national supporter of JDRF for 20 years, hosted a July Fun Day in support of the organization. Families enjoyed games and won prizes and raffle items generously donated by Brentwood merchants.

Cameron Tesson was named the winner of Figure 8 Designs’ Mannequins on The Loop Project. Tesson’s mannequin was displayed at the Regional Arts Commission through July 30, and even made an appearance at the MOTO Museum during fashion week.

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River City Casino & Hootel announced the completion of its $82 million expansion with a grand opening ceremony. The unveiling of the 200-room hotel completes an extensive two-year investment commitment. The expansion created 350 construction jobs and 100 new permanent jobs.

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On Aug. 28, during Tomatina Festival, the annual tomato fight in Spain, Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant threw something else—a fundraiser to fight hunger. The event included tomato-centric appetizers, La Tomatinis and a Spanish wine tasting at Modesto on the Hill. Proceeds benefited Operation Food Search.

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WHO | Executive director Dan and Kelly Harbaugh; co-chairs Brad Seabaugh and Phil Brown; Moneta Group and other sponsors HIGHLIGHTS | 500 country-clad guests who reveled in the music of the Alex Riffle Band, auction leadership by Adam Jokisch, video testimonies and dinner

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by stephanie zeilenga | photos by vii and annette tanner of tanner photography IT WAS LIKE A SCENE STRAIGHT OUT OF A MOVIE when Broadway star and St. Louis native Nikki Snelson first saw Casey Cavanaugh in a lounge in Omaha, Neb., Casey’s hometown.

“It was love at first sight for us,” says Nikki, who played a major role in the 2007 original Broadway production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. “I said to my friend, ‘I’m going to marry that guy,’ and then I walked up to him. He introduced me to his family two days later.”

The couple’s May wedding at the Fox Theatre was a classic carnival-themed affair. “We liked the old-school feel of vaudeville and 1920s vintage carnival things, so we went a little Great Gatsby with it and it ended up being super fun,” Nikki says.

The ceremony was officiated by Ben Cameron, a friend of the bride and a Broadway actor who was in the original cast of Wicked. “He hosts weekly cabaret shows and has tons of personality,” Nikki says.

“Everyone says the ceremony goes by in a big blur, but because it was so personal, it was the most fun part of the day.” The ceremony also incorporated the Muny kids and included songs sung by Broadway friends.

The reception took place on the Fox Theatre stage, where guests dined on classical carnival fare with an upscale twist and danced to the music of blues singer Kim Massie. “Our friends are wacky dancer people, so it was quite the dance party,” Nikki says.

Casey is a personal trainer at Prairie Life Fitness, as well as a professional poker player. Nikki splits her time between Omaha, New York and Singapore, acting on Broadway and choreographing and directing around the world.

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THERE’S A REASON WHY DR. BARRY DUEL of SLUCare, the physicians of St. Louis University, has such a good rapport with his young patients. “I was in and out of doctor’s offices and hospitals a great deal as a child,” says Duel, associate professor of urology at SLU and director of pediatric urology at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. “I know how scary it can seem to a little kid.”

Duel came to St. Louis from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. “I’m here because I strongly believe that sick children belong in a children’s hospital,” he says. “Kids are not miniature adults. They have unique needs, and their bodies respond differently to anesthesia, medication and surgical incisions. Cardinal Glennon, through its affiliation with SLUCare, has the specialists to take the best care of youngsters and put them at ease.”

Thanks to technology, treatment options that were unimaginable a few years ago are now solving problems, easing pain and saving lives, Duel notes. “In fact, the St. Louis Fetal Care Institute at Cardinal Glennon, staffed with SLUCare physicians, is one of only a few centers in the country where many pediatric urologic anomalies can be treated while the baby is still in utero; others can be treated later using minimally invasive techniques.”

Among the problems that can be revealed by prenatal testing and repaired before birth is bladder outlet obstruction, a blockage that restricts or prevents the flow of urine from the body and can lead to kidney, bladder and lung damage. “We can sometimes treat it by placing a small tube or shunt that drains fluid from the fetal bladder into the amniotic cavity,” Duel says. “Or, depending upon the type of blockage, we can use a fiber-optic scope and remove the obstruction with a laser.”

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Other conditions, such as bladder exstrophy (malformed bladder) and vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), a condition that causes urine from the bladder to back up into the ureter and kidneys, now can be repaired after birth with minimally invasive techniques.

SLUCare specialists also offer the most innovative medical therapies for more common urological problems, including bedwetting and recurrent urinary tract infections (which can cause voiding dysfunction), Duel notes. “Usually, kids outgrow bedwetting and daytime leakage on their own when their bladders mature, but some develop chronic conditions that require bladder training exercises or medical help,” he explains. “We have an entire voiding dysfunction team that works with kids and families to manage these issues.” Treatment options include Botox injections for overactive bladder, a condition in which the bladder squeezes out urine too often, or without warning. “When Botox is injected into the bladder muscle, it causes the bladder to relax, increasing its storage capacity,” he says.

The emphasis is always the same: “Just because a child has a dysfunction doesn’t mean that he or she is dysfunctional,” Duel notes. “At SLUCare, we focus on getting kids back to their normal activities as soon as possible, with minimal stress and pain—so they can enjoy being healthy, happy kids.”

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[ CARING FOR KIDS by sara savat

Raising happy, healthy and successful children is one of the most challenging jobs a parent will ever do. Faced by a rise in dangerous allergies, a growing childhood obesity epidemic and the highly competitive nature of schools and sports, creating a healthy and supportive environment for your kids is more important than ever.

what type of parent are you? // Most parents would agree it’s important to raise children who are successful in school, extracurricular activities and beyond, but the consensus ends there. In 2011, the controversial Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom ignited a parenting debate.

“A tiger parent is a style that tends to be very strict and disciplined, aimed at producing math whizzes, music prodigies and other very successful and driven offspring,” says Dr. Dan Weinstein, a licensed psychologist in Clayton. “A tiger parent tends to forbid many activities that the general population of parents permits, like sleepovers or play dates, participating in a school play, choosing extracurricular activities or earning grades lower than A.” While author Amy Chua maintains this parenting style is superior, research has not backed up her claim.

“Research has shown that, as a whole, children of tiger parents have lower academic achievement and attainment, feel a higher degree of alienation from their parents and experience higher instances of depressive symptoms,” Weinstein says.

It’s important for parents to provide and model structure, discipline and a strong work ethic, and to provide warmth, empathy and acceptance, he adds. “By all means, emphasize the importance of academic achievement, but also emphasize and honor the importance of other aspects of their development, including integrity, honesty, and initiating and sustaining good relationships.”

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[ get active ]

[ repercussions of childhood obesity ]

Local recreation centers and gyms now offer programs and classes geared toward children, adolescents and the entire family.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese, resulting in an increase in serious health conditions.

>> JANELLE GOSA, THE J

The J has four fitness programs geared specifically to children and adolescents. We try to combine fitness and fun for everyone in the family, like our new JFIT for everyone over the age of 6. Training sessions revolve around having fun as a family, getting heart rates up, and learning basic form. Participants get a well-rounded, full-body workout because all exercises are modified for appropriate ages and abilities. Sessions always include game-like exercises that encourage teamwork and interaction. The goal is to provide an outlet for families with younger children and encourage healthy lifestyles at all ages.

It’s important for parents to look for certified professional trainers and a solid introduction to good form and the basic components of fitness. Helpful for beginners is a non-competitive atmosphere, one designed to improve participants’ endurance, strength, flexibility, coordination and confidence. That’s great for kids just looking to get moving. Parents also need to know that their children are learning the proper, safe way to workout.

For more advanced athletes, the focus can be on getting faster, stronger and improving overall performance. Exercises that concentrate on dynamic warm-ups, agility, plyometrics and fundamental strength help participants improve their speed, power and agility.

The J offers a mandatory youth fitness orientation for children 12 to 15 years old who would like to use the fitness centers. This one-hour course focuses on how to safely and effectively use the cardiovascular and strength equipment in the fitness centers.

Participants also learn how to do basic exercises and become familiar with guidelines for using the free weights and weight machines, risks and benefits of resistance training, and how to develop a safe and effective resistance training program. This is essential at any gym to ensure safety.

>> DR. SANDEEP ROHATGI, MERCY CLINIC PEDIATRICS

Diabetes is a medical condition in which glucose, the major fuel for the body, is not handled properly, leading to an elevation of glucose. Type I is caused by a deficiency in the production of insulin, a hormone that the body produces to help cells break down glucose. Type 2 is caused by resistance of the body to the effect of insulin, which leads to an inability to get glucose into cells.

Historically, Type 1 diabetes was seen in children and adolescents and Type 2 diabetes was seen mostly in adults.

Since the obesity epidemic, Type 2 is now more commonly seen in overweight young children and adolescents. Complications from early onset Type 2 diabetes include hypertension, elevated triglyceride and cholesterol levels, diabetic retinopathy, fatty liver disease and, for women, polycystic ovary syndrome. Eating a healthy, balanced diet, reducing sugar intake, increasing activity, and reducing sedentary activities such as watching TV and playing computer games can help prevent the onset of the disease.

>> DR. JANIS STOLL, ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the build-up of extra fat in the liver not caused by alcohol and the leading cause of liver disease in the U.S. It’s more common in people who are overweight or obese, especially those with obesity-related conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol or high blood pressure.

While the presence of fat in the liver alone is not dangerous, NAFLD can lead to a very serious condition called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which causes inflammation and liver cell damage that can lead to scar tissue and cirrhosis of the liver. Because patients with NAFLD or NASH are commonly asymptomatic, the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends routine liver screening with a simple blood test for all obese kids.

Exercising and eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables can help reverse the damage to the liver. Patients also need to avoid alcohol and certain medications that are toxic to the liver.

HEALTH&BEAUTY

[ adjusting to allergies ] The Hygiene Hypothesis theorizes that a lack of exposure to particular viruses, bacteria and parasites makes us more susceptible to allergic disease. >> dr. ray s. davis, ALLERGY CONSULTANTS

Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes that makes them overly sensitive to ‘triggers,’ leading to spasms of coughing, shortness of breath, fast, labored breathing, and wheezing. It affects around 9 percent of children in the U.S. and appears to be on the rise for no obvious reason.

Asthma is usually seen in patients with a family history of asthma and/or allergies.

Attacks can be triggered by allergic factors such as pollen, dust mites, mold spores and animal dander. There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog or cat. Non-allergic triggers include viral upper respiratory infections or colds that settle in the chest, cigarette smoke, abrupt changes in weather temperature or barometric pressure often seen in the fall, and irritants like strong perfumes, air pollution and cooking odors.

If your child suffers from asthma and needs chronic daily medications, it might be useful to see a board-certified pediatric allergy specialist to determine what the child is allergic to. In some cases, allergy shots are used to ‘immunize’ or desensitize the patient, making them less allergic and improving their allergies and asthma long term.

>> dr. tad murphy, ALLERGY HC

The most common foods to which people are allergic are eggs, milk, wheat, soy and peanuts—especially in younger

children. Reactions to food allergies vary from mouth symptoms (itching, swelling of lips, tongue, inside of mouth and throat) to skin symptoms (itching, rash, hives) and general symptoms (light-headedness, fainting, low blood pressure).

If your child is diagnosed with food allergies, you will need to read ingredient lists carefully on all foods and strictly avoid allergic foods. It’s also important to have injectable epinephrine with you at all times in case of an accident.

Although food allergies, particularly peanut allergies, can be very serious, you should not isolate the food-allergic child from social activities. Be aware, but not afraid.

>> dr. hamsa subramanian, SIGNATURE MEDICAL GROUP

There are three types of problems people have with food—allergies, intolerances and immunological diseases.

Unlike food allergies, which are mediated through antibodies called IgE, intolerances do not involve the immune system. Instead, they are caused either by genetic defect (like lactose intolerance) or because the digestion process is incomplete.

Also, intolerances are not life-threatening, but they affect your quality of life. Food intolerance can cause irritability, hyperactivity, constipation, diarrhea, cramping, headaches, and—in the case of MSG—migraines. Food intolerances are fairly common, with lactose intolerance being the most common.

If you suspect your child suffers from food allergies or intolerances, start a food diary. Look for predictable reactions to foods. Pay attention to symptoms and complaints.

Ask the Expert

overuse injuries on the rise // More and more young athletes are being treated for serious sports-related injuries—about 3.5 million children under the age of 14, according to DR. GEORGE A. PALETTA, AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON AT ORTHOPEDIC CENTER OF ST. LOUIS. And overuse injuries—to the muscles, tendons or bones caused by excessive and repeated use—account for half of all sports injuries in middle and high school.

There are many reasons for the increase. “Factors include the immature, still-developing musculoskeletal system, insufficient rest after injury, year-round participation, single sport specialization, absence of a defined rest period from a given sport, high degrees of specialization at very young ages, poor training and conditioning, and extreme overuse often manifested by participation on two or more select or elite teams in any given season,” Paletta says.

It’s important for young athletes to play a variety of different sports and positions because each has different physical demands and skills. “That reduces the likelihood of overuse of any particular body part,” Paletta explains. “For example, an athlete who plays baseball in the spring and summer but soccer in the fall is giving his shoulder, elbow and arm a chance to recover from the demands of throwing.”

Finally, Paletta recommends that parents listen to their child. “Don’t let him or her ‘play through’ pain,” he advises. “Accept nothing less than good coaching, proper training and adequate conditioning. An injured athlete is an athlete who can’t perform to his or her ability.”

Question: Now that summer is over I want to freshen and rejuvenate my face and perhaps reverse some of the damage that was done by the sun over the summer.

What should be my approach?

Answer: Even with the use of sunscreens, we get more UV exposure during the summer months.

The heat and elements take their toll on the skin and can leave it with a dry, dull finish — not to mention fine lines, wrinkles and splotchy pigmentation. Skin texture and pigment problems are underestimated when it comes to adding years to your appearance, and both can be reversed quite easily.

Fall and winter are the perfect times to freshen and rejuvenate skin with a peel or laser treatment as sun exposure (which can affect healing and appearance) is less of a factor.

Gregory Branham, MD

Washington University Facial Plastic Surgery Center

West County Center for Advanced Medicine

(314) 996-3880

Resurfacing the skin is usually done best by a physician-directed laser treatment or chemical peel, which strips away the superficial skin layers. In a matter of a few days, you have smoother skin and more even skin tones.

Depending on the treatment, the down time can range from several days to a week.

As a rule, the more aggressive your treatment, the greater the down time. A full face fractionated laser treatment or a medium depth peel offer the best results when it comes to making an impact on the fine lines and age spots. The results of a laser treatment, even at one week, can be very dramatic. It should be noted that these procedures are not microdermabrasion or light peels, which have a role in skin care, but do little to impact wrinkles and dyschromias (splotchy pigmentation or age spots).

Of course, if you have more advanced aging changes, a surgical procedure such as a facelift, browlift or eyelid tuck (blepharoplasty) might be in order. To maximize results, these procedures can be done in conjunction with the skin resurfacing procedures.

Discuss your goals with your physician. A rejuvenation plan tailored to your needs is your best approach.

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[WHAT WE LOVE IN...

SOAPS by dorothy weiner | photo by charles barnes

You wouldn’t think a little thing like soap would be all that noticed. But for some people­—the ones deeply affected by scent—what they wash their hands with affects them at a visceral level. The soap they shower with can put them in a grand mood that continues every time they catch a lingering whiff of a product they enjoy. If you’re skeptical, just think back on some unpleasant, commercial, antibacterial soap you may have come across, with a medicinal scent that followed you for hours.

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dream it.

[SHE SAID YES! by stephanie zeilenga AT HIS SISTER’S URGING, David Isserman set up a date with Anna Jae Berger in January 2013. “My sister had been friends with Anna for a few years,” Isserman says. “We met for happy hour in Clayton and hit it off. We were both expecting it to take a few hours, but it ended up lasting six hours.”

Isserman proposed in July, at Forest Park’s Grand Basin, the site of the couple’s first kiss. Knowing that Anna liked to do a scratcher lottery ticket on their habitual long walks together, Isserman was ready with a ticket requiring matching diamonds to win.

“Anna loves to read the instructions out loud to determine what she needs before she plays,” Isserman says. “She said, ‘I think I need a diamond,” so I reached into my pocket and gave the ring to her.

It worked out amazingly well.”

The couple will be wed in June at a ceremony and reception at Westwood Country Club. “We both love brunch and we take it very seriously,” Isserman says.

“We’re going to have a brunch reception, which will be all decked out with a Benedict bar, a biscuit bar, a bloody mary bar and a Champagne cocktail bar.”

The ceremony will be officiated by Temple Israel’s Rabbi Amy Feder, a childhood friend of Isserman, and will incorporate the Ketubah, the marriage contract traditional in Jewish weddings.

“It’s reflective of how you believe that the relationship should be and the love that you have for each other,” Isserman says. “We’re writing our own and will sign it at the ceremony.”

For their honeymoon, David and Anna will travel to the Amalfi Coast and Capri, the first of what they hope will be many travels together. “One of the things we’re excited about is travel and the experiences we’re going to have,” Isserman says. “We’re both very adventurous and are looking forward to traveling the world and making our lives in St. Louis.”

The couple currently lives in University City. David is a private investor and adviser to companies within the consumer products industry and Anna works in investment banking at Clayton Capital Partners.

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I’d heard so much about Budapest being the Paris of the east that expectations were high.

By the time Uniworld’s River Beatrice glided under the city’s magnificent bridges, that reputation was already earned. Breathtaking architecture and churches revealed a cultural vitality that lay dormant under four decades of Soviet domination.

But with nameplates like Sofitel and The Four Seasons locating properties here, Budapest will soon move beyond the stage of shabby chic—all the more reason to put it on your get-there-soon list. The glories of the Hapsburg Empire may remain, but the vestiges of communism won’t.

A great walking city, Budapest’s public transportation is also easy to navigate, as long as you realize most people on the street will not be able to help you. English is not common here outside the hotel community, but you can get around quite well with a good city map and verbal directions from your concierge. We made the most of our three days,

by dorothy weiner | photos by marc weiner stopping first on the Buda side (the city gets its name from Buda and Pest, cities on opposite sides of the Danube), at the quirky structure known as Cave Church. Built into the hillside, this series of catacombs is filled with mysterious religious lore and folksy icons. The atmospheric cave is a fitting introduction to a nation known not only for Liszt and Bartok, but also gypsies and klezmer music.

Proceeding up the (very steep) hill from there, we found the citadella, a fortification built by the Austrians after they quashed the Hungarian uprising of 1848.

At the top stands Liberation Monument, a female statue holding the palm leaf of triumph. Sarcastically dubbed ‘the bottle opener’ by locals, it was erected after WWII to

celebrate liberation from the Nazis by Soviet troops. The irony is that it took another 45 years for Hungary to liberate itself from the Soviets. On the way down was a little hillside playground where broken benches and barefoot tikes illustrated that Budapest’s standard of living had not yet caught up with that of its Western European neighbors.

Next it was on to more uplifting sights: the stunning, riverside Parliament, the largest building in Hungary. Constructed in 1885, the neo-Gothic facade has dramatic spires, arches and turrets, as well as more than 200 statues of famous Hungarians. Seeing it reminds you that Hungary was at one time the seat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. However, among locals it is sometimes called ‘the big house of little

OPPOSITE PAGE: Parliament; INSET: Religious carving in Cave Church; THIS PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Cave Church on the Danube, Chapel inside Cave Church, Outdoor pickle market, Great Market Hall

liberty,’ because prior to 1989, only a single democratic government had convened there.

The sacred crown of St. Stephen is on display here, guarded very closely by uniformed officers with swords.

The crown was for centuries a symbol of royal legitimacy in Hungary; the myth is that it was given by the Pope in 1000 A.D. to King Stephen, who brought Christianity here. During WWII it was ferreted away to the U.S. for safekeeping at Fort Knox.

Walking into the nearby Great Market Hall, I felt like I’d stepped onto the set of Hugo. The massive indoor market has stalls upstairs and down displaying everything from cheeses and sausages to paprika and porcelain. Its wrought iron construction, with high ceilings and gigantic curved windows, exudes charm, yet when it was built in 1897 to replace Hungary’s unsanitary outdoor markets, it was the height of modernity, with indoor lighting and refrigeration.

Be sure to taste homemade strudel here, as well as the

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[ the essentials ] STAY

We stayed at the CORINTHIA GRAND HOTEL ROYAL, an elegantly remodeled property with a grand ballroom, stunning lobby and contemporary, comfortable rooms. Breakfast, included in the price of the room, was positively decadent, offering everything from custom omelettes to smoked meats and fishes. A city on the rise, Budapest offers many accommodation options, but it’s best to be near attractions and a bus or subway line since English is not widely spoken.

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Several of the sanctuaries should be on your list: Gothic MATTHIAS CHURCH in old Buda, known as Castle Hill; ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, the largest in the country, is a basilica in a pedestrian-only zone that is charming, with shops and restaurants; DOHANY STREET SYNOGOGUE, the largest in Europe; and KAZINCZY SYNOGOGUE, a small and quaintly painted sanctuary with 19th century ambience in the middle of the onetime Jewish ghetto. Other must-see sights are PARLIAMENT, CITY PARK, HEROES’ SQUARE and HOUSE OF TERROR. Many come to Budapest for its THERMAL BATHS, but you should familiarize yourself with the protocol: most require bathing caps; some are single-sex and discourage bathing suits; lockers are provided, but attendants must open them for you; and the menu of options at the entrance can be daunting.

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We had a charming meal at BAGOLYVAR, which means Owl Castle. It’s described as homestyle Hungarian, serving dishes like duck leg with cabbage and potatoes. For dessert, don’t pass on the palacsinta, Hungarian crepes. Bagolyvar is conveniently located off Heroes’ Square, very near City Park. For a memorable and very special meal, splurge at THE FOUR SEASONS’ GRESHAM RESTAURANT, overlooking the Danube. The trout comes from a farm near Budapest, the Pike from nearby Lake Balaton and the Mangalica pork, too, is native to the area. The dishes are anchored in Hungarian tradition, but with a continental flair—things like sheep cheese crepes with beetroot or hot and cold foie gras with vanilla brioche and prune syrup. Also highly recommended are DIO, KOGART GALLERY and RESTAURANT ANDRASSY.

SHOP

Hungarian delicacy, Mangalica pork.

Dinner in Budapest can be anything from homestyle to high-style, the latter being what we indulged in at The Four Seasons’ elegant Gresham Restaurant.

The food in this magnificent Art Nouveau structure was impeccable, starting with the goulash and ending with the Mangalica pork chop. Also memorable were the breakfasts at our hotel, Corinthia Grand, centrally located near Andrassy Square. Elaborate spreads of smoked fish, cheeses, eggs, sausage, pastries and more were served in a beautiful indoor courtyard. The spacious rooms had modern bathrooms and a stunning lobby with staircase leading to a Baroque grand ballroom.

We saved our final day for two sobering historical sites: Dohany Street Synagogue and The House of Terror. The story of Hungary’s Jewry stands out: the large population of about 450,000 became decimated very late in the war, starting in mid-1944.

The stunning synagogue, the largest in Europe, seats 3,000 and was constructed in 1859. With elements like gilded pulpits, three aisles and an organ in the loft, it was more typical of Christian basilicas. It sits at the border of what was Budapest’s Jewish ghetto during the war and, sadly, it was the site of Jewish executions and burials, defying the Jewish taboo against interment near a house of worship. Today, regular tours are offered of the synagogue, burial site and monuments honoring those who perished there and the many Righteous Among the Nations who tried to save Hungary’s Jews, including Swedish special envoy Raoul Wallenberg.

The House of Terror, now a museum at 60 Andrassy, depicts the darkest periods of the city’s history The multi-story exhibits include video testimonials by victims of Nazi and Soviet occupation, and Nazi and Arrow Cross uniforms, automobiles, tanks and more. Especially chilling are the basement cells where prisoners were interrogated and worse.

This building is the actual site where both the Arrow Cross (the Hungarian Nazi party) and the communist secret police (AVH) set up their headquarters.

Nearby Heroes’ Square was our last stop, and one no tourist should miss. Centered by a 120-foot-high column with the angel Gabriel on top are 20 monumental statues of Hungarian heroes. Among them are Arpad, the Magyar tribal leader; Stephen, the first Christian king; King Matthias Corvinus, of Buda’s golden 15th century; and others, each with very distinctive features and personality. Like Budapest itself.

PHOTO COURTESY OF SHUTTERSTOCK

THIS PAGE: Franz Joseph bridge RIGHT: St. Stephen’s crown, Heroes’ Square, Dohany Street Synogogue

GREAT MARKET HALL, set right on the river, is hardly limited to produce and meats. Upstairs, you will find wonderful folk clothing, dolls, embroidered tablecloths, painted porcelain and more; downstairs head for the paprika packaged in pretty jars, chestnut paste, saffron, salami or the strudel. ANDRASSY BOULEVARD is Budapest’s Champs Elysees, a café-lined pedestrian walk where nameplates like Gucci, Burberry and Versace all have shops.

Dr. Ryan James, professor at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest and author of Frommer’s Budapest & the Best of Hungary, provided information for this section.

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private jets soar

BARNEY EBSWORTH founded Intrav in St. Louis in 1959, then sold it in 1999. He now has founded a new Intrav, and it will welcome travelers in spring 2014 on an around-the-world journey from Rio de Janeiro to Easter Island to Marrakech. Eight curated jet journeys will be offered during 2014 and 2015.

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With a Mizner-inspired design, a new FOUR SEASONS RESORT launching in 2014 will offer 434 guest rooms, (including 64 suites) and three restaurants, one of them a rooftop steakhouse with bird’s eye views of the nightly Magic Kingdom fireworks display. Tennis courts, three pools—one with a lazy river ride and splash pad for kids—and golf at a Tom Fazio-designed course are also planned.

avalon unveils suite ships

With the increasing demand for European River Cruising, Avalon is building three new Suite Ships to sail on the RHINE, MAIN AND DANUBE RIVERS in 2014. Most of the suites will be 200 square-foot Panorama Suites, known for wall-to-wall windows that can be transformed into open-air balconies.

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WESTIN HOTELS & RESORTS is once again changing the game in the travel industry by becoming the first hotel brand to bring its signature sleep experience to the skies. Westin Heavenly bedding, designed and manufactured exclusively for Delta, is debuting in the airline’s BusinessElite cabins.

ritz-carlton aruba opens

An exclusive location on the island’s famed PALM BEACH is the site of a new Ritz slated to open Nov. 2, with

dining, wellness and recreation offerings. The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, features 320 oceanfront rooms and suites and promises a vacation that is, well, ritzy.

little luxuries in the big apple

The five-star HOTEL PLAZA ATHENEE has entered into a partnership with Nelvana Enterprises to introduce Babar, the royal elephant of children’s literature, to its young guests through packages, welcome gifts and special events. The program is timed to coincide with Babar’s 80th anniversary. Guests who book the hotel’s new Babar’s Children’s Package will receive a Babar gift basket, four tickets to the nearby Central Park Zoo and four tickets to the Top of the Rock observation deck at Rockefeller Center.

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[ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT] [OCTOBER-NOVEMBER]

by amber peterson

PAINTING BY MICHELE WELLS

[ ART ] pastel paintings from paris and beyond

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Green Door Art Gallery | Free greendoorartgallery.com >> Artists Deborah Williams, Michele Wells and Susan Rogers display paintings from their trip to France. Through Dec. 29.

now–12/29 anthony mccall: you and i, horizontal ii

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

now–1/4 sandi haber fifield: between planting and picking The Sheldon Concert Hall | Free | sheldonconcerthall.org

[ MOVIES ] t&s saw it!

CARRIE >> Kimberly Peirce’s remake of the classic 1976

Carrie, based on Stephen King’s novel, adds a modern layer to Carrie’s torment: the shocking shower scene that sets off the tragic chain of events is filmed and uploaded to social media, a breed of bullying all too familiar these days. Unlike in the original, Carrie (Chloe Grace Moretz) briefly explores the mechanics of her telekinetic powers, and she is ultimately a sympathetic character pushed to violence by the spitefulness of her classmates.

Also an interesting twist: It is hinted that the psychotic actions of Carrie’s mother (Julianne Moore) are partly caused by mental illness, rather than religious extremism alone.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes, if you liked the original. —S.Z. VIEWED AT WEHRENBERG GALAXY 14 CINE

[ ETC. ]

FIFTH ESTATE >> This movie was a revelation about the origins of

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jr. >>>10/30 BOO AT THE ZOO 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Saint Louis Zoo | Free stlzoo.org Explore the zoo after dark in a non-scary, kid-friendly Halloween experience.

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JCC Staenberg Family Complex | Free–$95 stljewishbookfestival.org >> Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein kicks off 15 days of amazing authors and events at the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival. Through Nov. 17.

WikiLeaks and its devolution under the leaderhip of a megalomaniac Julian Assange. Supposedly true in facts and personalities, the film chronicles how WikiLeaks began as a way to expose deceit and corruption in government. It was a David and Goliath movement that operated under the assumption, ‘the people have the right to know.’ But the movie shows that there are boundaries to that right, which is what Assange protege Daniel Berg fought hard to maintain. But somewhere along the line, the power and momentum of the movement propelled Assange, rather than the other way around, resulting in irresponsible revelations that threatened the lives of innocents. The film successfully illustrates the irony of a freedom-ofinformation movement that fell prey to the same kind of abuses it sought to expose.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes. —D.W. VIEWED AT PLAZA FRONTENAC CINEMA

[ THEATER ] spring awakening

[ MUSIC ] 11/1 florida georgia line

7:30 p.m. | Chaifetz Arena | $29.75–$39.75 | thechaifetzarena.com

11/2 living colour

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WUSTL Performing Arts Department | Washington University’s Edison Theatre | $10–$15 padarts.wustl.edu >> WUSTL Performing Arts Department takes on Steven Sater’s Spring Awakening, one of the most influential and beloved recent Broadway shows. Through Nov. 3.

11/8–11/10 new kid

Metro Theater Company | Missouri History Museum | Free | metrotheatercompany.org

11/1 the big muddy dance company 8 p.m. | The Big Muddy Dance Company Casa Loma Ballroom, 3354 Iowa Ave. | $15 thebigmuddydanceco.org

11/1–11/3 beauty and the beast Fox Theatre | $30–$75 | fabulousfox.com

9 p.m. | The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill | $32.50 | blueberryhill.com

11/8 impractical jokers

7:30 p.m. | The Pageant | $35 | thepageant.com

bach chamber music

3 p.m. | The Bach Society of Saint Louis | The Church of St. Michael & St. George | $15 | bachsociety.org >> Back by popular demand, the Bach Society of Saint Louis presents its second Bach Chamber Music Concert.

Concertmaster LenoraMarya Anop is joined by Bach Society Orchesta favorites, including Charles Metz, Elizabeth Macdonald, Catherine Edwards and Sandra Geary for a delightful afternoon of Bach instrumental works.

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

[ BALABAN’S WINE CELLAR & TAPAS BAR ] 1772 clarkson road | 636.449.6700

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

Quiet wine bar set inside a wine shop

THE CHEF |

D. Scott Phillips

THE PRICES |

$5 to $15 starters, $18 to $26 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Fire-roasted Tomato Soup, Morel Pasta, Grilled Pork Chop, Smoked Trout Pancake

NEARLY FIVE YEARS AGO, longtime Balaban’s owner Steve McIntyre moved his Parisian bistro to West County. He kept some things and changed others, but most important it remains a place to enjoy good wine and good food in a relaxed setting.

That said, do not expect to find the cozy, Left Bank-ish atmosphere of the CWE spot. Rather than cocooning diners in intimate nooks, this space is wide open; you are basically eating inside a wine store overlooking a parking lot. But the new Balaban’s has its own positive attributes, namely an octagonal set of windows in the dining area and a wine cellar setting, with stacked wine bottles and attractive stone trim.

The menu retains a strong French bent with items like pâté, vol-au-vent and crème caramel, but is better described as Continental. A special starter of Fried Oysters ($12) offered two plump oysters cornmeal-battered and sitting on small corn cakes, mayo-rich cabbage-fennel slaw and a micro-green topping. It was a well-conceived dish, with the fennel

and mayo pleasantly playing off the crisp oysters. Fireroasted Tomato Soup ($5 or $8), another special, was outstanding, combining a thick base of tomatoes with cayenne pepper and finely ground beef. Don’t pass it up if it’s offered.

Also excellent: the Cucumber Bisque ($5 or $8) popularized at the old place. You can’t beat that rich combination of chicken stock, cream and diced cucumbers. It’s refreshing and densely satisfying at the same time. Another transplant from the old Balaban’s is the Smoked Trout Pancake, worth every bit of $12. The fluffed corncake comes crisped at the edges, studded with corn kernels and chives, and topped with plenty of house-smoked trout (watch for the bones). It combines soft and buttery with salty and savory.

Another don’t-miss dish was Morel Mushroom Pasta ($20). The bowlful of fresh linguini was thickly coated with a sticky port wine and black pepper sauce teeming with morels. These have a musky, woody and remarkably delicious flavor that was well-maximized by

[ chef chat ]

>> d. scott phillips PEDIGREE |

I went to Johnson & Wales in Rhode Island

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the sweet sauce. No wonder I noticed so many diners ordering the dish.

It’s not every day that you want to rave about a grilled pork chop, but the one on this menu ($26) is superior, slathered in a sticky maple/grainy mustard glaze that caramelized on top when it hit the flame. The thick, double-rib chop was done to perfection inside, meaty and juicy. It came with satisfying sides: creamy mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus.

Paella ($18) has an interesting twist here: they use grilled tarragon chicken rather than soft-stewed fowl. I enjoyed it, even though that herb is considerably stronger than the saffron flavor in the dish. The rice, a delectable nutty Calasparra, was quite good, and the shrimp in the dish were done to perfection: tender and sweet rather than the overstewed crustacaens so often found in paella.

Our Crème Caramel ($7) was delicious, made with cream, sugar and a good dose of ground vanilla bean, which dotted the top of the inverted custard, crowned by that delicious caramelized sugar.

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

CALASPARRA RICE | An extra-absorbent, short-grain paella rice grown in the mountains

of Spain.

MOREL MUSHROOMS | Edible wild mushrooms with spongy tops that are in the same

fungus species as truffles

VOL-AU-VENT | A puff pastry shell resembling a pot with a lid that is usually filled with a creamy meat entree. The French translates to ‘flying in the wind,’ in reference to the lightness of the pastry.

FAVORITE FALL INGREDIENT |

[ aftertaste ]

GUILTY PLEASURE FOOD |

>> The morel pasta—fabulous and different! I wish they had it all year long!

MOST MEMORABLE MEAL |

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All the assorted squashes Ice cream

Tani Sushi Bistro; it was phenomenal.

— ALLEN W. OF CHESTERFIELD

I like the casual ambience here, and the food is always good. I never have to worry about getting a disappointing dish.

— LESLIE G. OF CHESTERFIELD

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APRONOMICS [JOHN KIM OF WASABI

by rebecca koenig | photos by bill barrett JOHN KIM IS AS METICULOUS AS A SUSHI CHEF. He didn’t cultivate precision in the kitchen, though; the CEO of Wasabi and Sansai Japanese Grill spent most of his career in aerospace manufacturing. The professions seem vastly different. But Kim noticed similarities, so he runs Wasabi and Sansai with the production principles he learned at companies like McDonnell Douglas.

A dinner date with his wife first interested Kim in Wasabi, although he hesitated to try it. “I wasn’t sure if having sushi right next to the Mississippi River was the best thing,” he recalls thinking. He was accustomed to eating fresh maki and nigiri in Japan on business trips. But Wasabi surprised him. “I was blown away with the quality of fresh fish,” he says. “I thought, this is a great concept, I can contribute and help it grow with the background I would bring to the table.”

Wasabi’s two original owners, both chefs, welcomed Kim to the company in 2010. They’ve since moved on to focus on Wasabi locations in Denver, leaving Kim and two other partners to run the St. Louis branches under 5S Restaurant Management. Capitalizing on the fast-casual dining trend, they acquired Sansai in November. “When I was a little guy, you planned going out for Chinese dinner three weeks ahead. It was a big deal,” Kim says. “Now you just go in and quickly get a bite to eat, [with] minimal interaction. The real synergy is giving St. Louisans options. If they’re in a hurry, they can go to Sansai. If they want to plan celebrating a birthday, they can join us at Wasabi.”

Kim attends to company strategy, marketing and growth, and samples sushi at least once a day. “Half of my effort is spent making sure we continue to operate focused on the vision we have,” he says. “The other half is looking forward.” Keeping the restaurants in the black benefits not only the company,

but customers too, he says. “I strongly believe, in order to enhance the overall customer experience, we have to be successful. If your business suffers, you start cutting corners.”

Monitoring every detail prevents that from happening. On a Tuesday afternoon, Kim heads out of his Clayton office to visit Wasabi Town & Country, whose construction in 2011 he carefully planned. “We paid attention to the design, the color scheme, the furniture, with the intent to create a comforting ambiance to enhance our customer experience,” he says. He travels regularly to Wasabi’s six locations, plus Sansai’s three, but his trip today has a special purpose: Kim is presenting a plaque recognizing the Town & Country staff as the company’s 5S top performers.

5S, he explains, stands for “Sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain.

It’s something I believe in. Make sure your tools are in place, your work environment is clean and safe. It can’t be chaotic. It’s not just food, it’s the whole experience that we’re trying to stay focused on.” Staff members at every level adhere to the system. Chefs, for example, track their purchases with Sysco Counts logistics tools. “When you manage your inventory, the fresh seafood gets turned (in time),” Kim says. “We can add this value to customers and add value to their experience.”

And he believes diners appreciate it. “Our customers are our biggest fans,” Kim says. They also support the company’s philanthropic efforts, coming in droves on the 2011 day Wasabi donated 100 percent of revenue to aid Japanese tsunami victims. “In order to stay successful, Wasabi has to be a citizen in good standing within the community.”

[ wasabi ichi sushi platter : maki, nigiri and sashimi from wasabi chef kyaw lin Sushi ■ 1/2 sheet seaweed ■ 3 oz. snow crab ■ 2 slices avocado ■ 1 strip English cucumber ■ 6 oz. fresh yellow fin tuna (can use different kind of fish as you increase the serving size) ■ 1 c. short grain rice

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Sushi Rice Seasoning ■ 1 ½ T. sushi vinegar ■ 1 ½ T. sugar ■ Pinch of salt

Sushi rice >> Wash and rinse rice.

Add 1 1/4 c. water and cook. >> Let stand for 10 minutes. >> Mix with sushi rice seasoning vinegar. >> Cool 5 to 8 minutes using fanning method.

Sashimi ■ 6 slices of yellow fin tuna (0.05 oz. per slice)

Nigiri ■ 6 slices of assorted fish, sliced thin ■ 0.3 oz. sushi rice ball for nigiri Maki Cali Spread rice on half-sheet of seaweed, then add snow crab, cucumber and avocado. Fold it using bamboo mat. Cut into eight pieces.

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[HOPING FOR A H ME by stephanie zeilenga

Town & Style is partnering with St. Louis animal adoption organizations to introduce you to local furry friends in need of adoption. We’ll feature new animals each month, and you can meet others on our Facebook page!

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I’M FIJI, a 6-month-old kitty. I’m a cuddly and curious girl who gets along with everybody. All my other siblings, except for my brother Norway, have already been adopted, and nothing would make me happier than finding a home!

TO ADOPT ME // Rita Boone at Five Acres Animal Shelter | 636.949.9918 felines@fiveacresanimalshelter.org

MY NAME IS AUSTIN.

I’m a 6-year-old fox terrier/ wirehaired mix. I’m a rescue dog, which means I can be a shy boy at first, but it doesn’t take long for my playful side to come out! I love back scratches, playing Frisbee and running around the park.

TO ADOPT ME // Michelle at Humane Society of Missouri | 314.647.8800 mlawrence@hsmo.org

MY NAME IS NUSSE, and I’m a 6-month-old kitty. I love being affectionate and have been known to snuggle under the covers and share pillows with my caretakers!

TO ADOPT ME // Bethany at Tenth Life Cats | 314.808.2454 adoptions@tenthlifecats.org

MY NAME IS RICI, and I’m a 2-year-old German wirehaired pointer and border collie. I’m a talkative girl and, although I get along with most people, I’d be more comfortable meeting canine housemates before you give me a forever home.

TO ADOPT ME // Natalie Partenheimer at APA | 314.645.4610, ext. 124 | natalie@apamo.org

SEE SOMEONE YOU LOVE? If you adopt a featured pet, share your

story on our Facebook page or at pets@townandstyle.com and you’ll receive gifts from Riley’s Organics and Treats Unleashed.

ALL PETS LISTED ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT PRESS TIME. THE ADOPTION ORGANIZATIONS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING THE HEALTH AND TEMPERAMENT OF THE ANIMALS LISTED.

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1 | WINTER OPERA SAINT LOUIS

Winter Opera’s seventh season begins! Gounod’s Faust (Nov. 8 and 10), Verdi’s Falstaff (Feb. 7 and 9) and Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor (March 7 and 9).

2322 Marconi Ave. | 314.865.0038 | winteroperastl.org

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2 | PULSE

The iBoost charges any device: iPhones, iPads, cameras and more. Available in many designs and guaranteed to work unlike the ones you find in the mall.

1644 Clarkson Road | 636.519.4022 | pulsestl.com | $32

THE MIKADO

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Delicious health treats that dogs love! Riley’s Organics are 100 percent natural and human-grade treats you can feel good about giving your dog.

Found in fine retailers throughout St. Louis.

314.549.8849 | rileysorganics.com

4 | THE RESALE SHOP

Couturier, the National Council of Jewish Women’s signature event at The Resale Shop, offers the best new and nearly new high-end designer items. Couturier begins at 4 p.m. Nov. 7 and runs through Nov. 9.

295 N. Lindbergh Blvd. | 314.692.8141 | theresaleshop.org

5 | LE SHOE

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Let your style blossom into artwork. One-of-a-kind Anuschka bags are hand-painted and crafted from superior quality soft and supple leathers.

2538 S. Brentwood Blvd. | 314.963.1300 | le-shoe.com

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6 | PINK MAGNOLIA

A stylish Lilly Pulitzer Bluetooth speaker works wirelessly with any Bluetooth-enabled device up to 30 feet away. Seen here in ‘Let’s Cha Cha,’ the speaker is also available in Coronado Crab.

9810 Clayton Road | 314.997.6161 | pinkmagnoliashop.com

7 | LIMITED ADDITIONS

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We are retiring.

2644 Metro Blvd. | 314.344.4334 | limitedadditionsgallery.com

9 | ELLEARD HEFFERN FINE JEWELERS

8 | NAYAK PLASTIC SURGERY AND AVANI DAY SPA

Don’t miss our holiday open house from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 21. Enjoy special offers, door prizes and live demos of Botox, Juvederm and CoolSculpting. Call to RSVP and reserve your goodie bag.

314.991.5438 | nayakplasticsurgery.com | avanidayspa.com

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The diamond gardenia brooch is an Oscar Heyman classic. Experience an Oscar Heyman trunk show Nov. 1 and 2 at Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers.

101 S. Hanley Building Lobby | 314.863.8820 | heffern.com

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10 | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SAINT LOUIS

The Cars for Homes vehicle donation program supports the mission of Habitat: to build homes, communities and hope. To donate a vehicle, visit carsforhomes.org or call 1-877-277-4344.

3763 Forest Park Ave. | 314.371.0400 | habitatstl.org

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11 | ST. LOUIS RAMS

Join the Rams Nov. 4 at the 11th annual Taste of the NFL, hosted

by St. Louis Rams general manager Les Snead. Tickets available at stlfoodbank.org.

1 Rams Way | 314.726.7849 | stlouisrams.com

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Make Treats Unleashed’s Thanksgiving dinner and pumpkin pie part of your pet’s holiday tradition with a can of Merrick’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner and a slice of our famous, pet-friendly pumpkin pie. Orders available for pick-up Nov. 23 through 27.

157 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd. | 636.526.7450 | treats-unleashed.com

13 | EDGEWILD RESTAURANT & WINERY

Check out Edgewild’s updated cellar and glass list, which feature some excellent new wines, including 2012 Siduri-EdgeWild Pinot Noir.

EdgeWild works with Siduri Wines to co-brand outstanding Pinots; Siduri was noted as “one of California’s top pinot noir producers” by Robert M. Parker Jr. of The Wine Advocate.

550 Chesterfield Center | 636.532.0550 | edgewildwinery.com

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BY LOUIS COMFORT TIFFANY (1848-1933) AND TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK, C. 1905

Kodner Gallery presents ‘Little Gems,’ a selection of small paintings, drawings, fine prints, sculpture, objets d’art and antiquities, Nov. 23 through Jan. 4. Opening night preview, 6 to 9 p.m., hosted by Ted Wight of Dielmann Sotheby’s and sponsored by Town & Style, with a portion of proceeds to benefit Food Outreach.

9650 Clayton Road | 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com

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T&S HOME 9 GLENCAIRN LANE ] by stephanie zeilenga listing price | $1,525,000 listing agent | christy thompson and sandy coburn of janet mcafee WHEN A JOB TRANSFER brought Richard and Mary

COVER PHOTO BY STEVEN B. SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY INTERIOR PHOTOS BY MARIANNE MANION

Locke here from Chicago two years ago, they had a firm vision for their new home. Not finding exactly what they wanted in Ladue, where they wanted to live because of the area’s proximity to Richard’s work, they custom-built a four-bedroom, 4,315-square-foot home at 9 Glencairn Lane.

“We like that traditional look you see in homes from movies like Father of the Bride and Home Alone,” Richard Locke says. “We initially had no plans to build, but we found that a lot of older homes either needed updating or were out of our price range.”

The home, designed by architect Dick Busch and built by Rehnquist Design and Build, features an adjoined kitchen, hearth and family room with cabinetry and architectural elements by craftsman David T. Smith. It was important to the Lockes that this space be the focal point of the home and it turned out to be where the empty nesters spent many relaxing evenings. “It’s the central heartbeat of the house,” Locke says. “It’s an inviting area, particularly in the fall and winter when you’ve got a fire going in the fireplace.”

The couple hand-picked just about every element in the home, but the master suite is a particular favorite. “We splurged on the master bedroom, and the shower is wonderful,” Locke

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says. “We wanted a large shower with more than one shower head and a separate heater in the bathroom. It’s all done in stone and it came out really nicely. Having a fireplace in the master bedroom was a nice touch.”

As much as the Lockes admire their home’s design, they speak most warmly about the family gatherings held in the home, facilitated by its space and flow. Their children occasionally come down from Chicago for long weekends, and that’s when the home really shines, Mary Locke says. “All of us being together in the house is what it was really designed for,” she says. “It’s a wonderful place to spend time together.”

Thanksgiving is a cherished holiday for this family, and one celebrated with a meal in the home’s formal dining room, surrounded by family and friends. “We’ve been fortunate to spend two Thanksgivings here and to have the whole family together, along with our friends and family who come in from out of town,” Richard Locke says.

Although the home at 9 Glencairn Lane holds many dear memories, the Lockes are moving back to Chicago. “We’ll miss the house and the good friends we’ve made in St. Louis,” Mary Locke says.

UNIT 1904 UNDER CONTRACT

OUR FINAL TWO UNITS ARE PRICED TO SELL .

RESIDENC E 2 bedroom study 3∂ bath panoramic views 3,020 square feet

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R E S I D E N C E 19 0 4 2 bedroom study 2 ∂ bath private terrace 3,288 square feet

RICHMOND HEIGHTS $240,000 7418 Warner Avenue 4 Beds, 2 Baths NEW LISTING

CLAYTON $379,000 710 S. Hanley Road, Unit 17A 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths NEW LISTING

LADUE I $695,000 45 Clermont Lane 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths NEW LISTING

LADUE $1,185,000 14 Briarcliff 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths

VALLEY PARK $169,900 476 Seton Hall Court 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths NEW LISTING

UNIVERSITY CITY I $349,000 7324 Northmoor Drive 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths NEW LISTING- UNDER CONTRACT

4153 West Pine, CWE Offered at $389,000.

7947 Teasdale Avenue, University City Offered at $429,900.

5759 Suncrest Way Circle, Mehlville Offered at $188,000.

7908 Kingsbury Blvd., Clayton Offered at $795,000.

801 S. Skinker Blvd., Unit 3A, Saint Louis Offered at $150,000.

712 S. Price Road, Ladue Offered at $2,095,000.

21 Upper Ladue, Ladue Offered at $3,600,000.

412 Morningside Drive, Saint Peters NEW LISTING. $152,000. Open 11/3, 1-3 PM.

9889 clayton road I saint louis, missouri 63124

www.janetmcafee.com I 314.997.4800

38 W. Brentmoor Park in Clayton Offered at: $2,295,000 Classic Maritz & Young masterpiece situated on 1.38 acres. This historic manse features incredible architectural details starting with the grand foyer extending the length of the house, paneled living room with limestone fireplace and leaded glass windows, formal dining room, solarium with fireplace, fountain and three sets of French doors that open to formal gardens and pool area. Large eat-in kitchen with center island, granite countertops and Hussman walk-in commercial refrigerator. An impressive wood staircase takes you to the second level with private Master retreat with fireplace, dressing area and updated bath. Three other spacious bedrooms with en suite baths, large laundry room, spa room with sauna and steam shower, exercise room and adorable garage apartment. The extraordinary lower level family room with beamed ceiling, built-ins, and fireplace with brick & stone surround. Formal gardens, heated pool, gazebo, updated sprinkler system and three-car garage.

Listed By: Marcy Byrne 314.750.5800 Ann Carter 314.277.1089

Offered at: $5,800,000 | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 4 full 2 half | Square Feet: 9,614

Offered at: $1,695,000 | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms: 3.5 | Square Feet: 5,098

12 Huntleigh Woods Drive in Huntleigh

22 Dromara in Ladue

On the short list of St. Louis’ finest properties, 12 Huntleigh Woods Drive is a magnificent estate exquisitely situated on two acres in the Village of Huntleigh. The Old World grandeur of the residence is artfully united with today’s conveniences to offer the perfect home for formal entertaining and everyday living. Beyond the elegant entrance hall, discover dramatic ceilings, custom millwork, stone and hardwood floors together with an unwavering attention-to-detail throughout. French doors accent the back of the home and open to a vast loggia with an outdoor living room and fireplace. By appointment only through the listing agent.

Sophisticated house in lovely Dromara! Large eat-in kitchen with black/dark green granite countertops, cherry cabinets, center island with seating as well as charming corner seating area, family room with fireplace, living room with fireplace, dining room, sun room, offices and laundry complete the main floor. Master suite and four more bedrooms and three well done fully renovated bathrooms upstairs. Large, private terrace leads to pool/guest house with two bedrooms, one bath and large “party room” with full kitchen which opens to the Pebbletech pool.

Great space for parties, in-laws, or live-in help. Perfect home for entertaining.

LISTING AGENT: Peggy Dozier

LISTING AGENT: 314.983.2206

Nancy Gulick

janet mcafee inc. I 9889 clayton road I saint louis, missouri 53124 I 314.997.4800 I www.janetmcafee.com

314.983.2217

Barbara Wulfing 314.277.3285 Lifetime Sales Over $550 Million Five Star Agent Past 5 Years

Listings by Barbara Wulfing

9847 Litzsinger Road, Ladue NEW PRICE at $6,650,000.

8 year old majestic residence with a commanding presence. Custom finishes, lavish millwork & amenities like an outdoor pavillion and pool w/ cascading waterfalls. Co-listed with James L. Manion

712 S. Price Road, Ladue Price Upon Request.

Custom built 8 year old French Country home with fabulous amenities. Secluded 1.8 acres. Spectacular views. Co-listed with James L. Manion

22 Glenhaven Drive, Glendale - NEW LISTING Offered at $269,000.

A darling ranch with updates, wood floors, three bedrooms, three baths, multi-level deck, fenced yard and two-car garage. Walk-out fininshed lower level. Co-listed with James L. Manion

7908 Kingsbury Boulevard, Clayton Offered at $795,000.

Stylish townhouse in Old Town. 3,300 square feet of well planned living space. Maser bedroom offers his & her bathrooms and offices.

4 Upper Price Road, Olivette - NEW LISTING Offered at $1,450,000.

Magnificent one-and-a-half story townhouse with elegant finishes, over 3,300 square feet and a beautiful first floor master bedroom.

Spectacular gourmet kitchen. 2 large private terraces.

7947 Teasdale Avenue, University City Offered at $429,900.

Fabulous find! Renovated with gourmet kitchen that opens to family room with vaulted ceiling overlooking patio and English garden. .

10 Country Life Acres, Town & Country Offered at $1,175,000.

Seclusion and privacy. Stunning 2 acre lot.

Modern additions and amenities, 5,831 sq. ft.

Open kitchen & family room overlook pool.

UNDER CONTRACT

12 Dromara Road, Ladue Price Upon Request.

Traditional decor and meticulous condition. 11 year old addition of master bedroom suite.

Beautiful lot and plantings!

Other Great

Listings

OPEN 11/3, 1-4 PM

17929 Greyabbey Court, Chesterfield New Price at $799,900.

Stunning custom country French home. Located in convenient and desirable Greystone Subdivision.

Co-listed with Larry Levy

40 Auburndale Drive, Creve Coeur NEW PRICE at $1,299,000.

Fabulous 10 year old home, main floor master, complete attached guest quarters, six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths and pool.

xxxxx Orrville Road, Wildwood 1 Little Lane, Ladue - NEW CONSTRUCTION 1 Little Lane - LOT 8025 Maryland Avenue, 8A, Clayton

8 Long Meadows Lane, Town & Country Offered at $2,220,000.

Stunning new custom home with 7,340 square feet of finished living space. On 1.2 acre private lot.

$1,850,000 $1,700,000 $595,000 UNDER CONTRACT

janet mcafee real estate | 9889 clayton road | saint louis, missouri 63124 | 314.997.4800 | www.janetmcafee.com

HOMEWORK] DEAR HOMEWORK,

After working for several years on various interior projects and upgrades, I am ready to turn my attention to the exterior of my home. I’d like for it to look better, but I don’t have a clue as to how that could be achieved. Do you have any thoughts?

———AT A LOSS IN LADUE

AFTER

BEFORE

DEAR AT A LOSS IN LADUE,

I think your house has a simple, quiet charm that will benefit most from a light touch.

Architecturally, some slightly wider, round Tuscan columns will impart a more Colonial (less ranch house) feel to the façade. Window boxes add detail and color and lengthen the proportion of the windows. These are modest changes that will bring a sense of refinement to the home.

I would replace the shrubs in front of the columns with a lower, more continuous evergreen hedge. This will make the columns seem taller and bring a more formal feel.

Tall, pyramidal evergreens in urns frame and bring focus to the red front door. The urns will help keep the plants from growing to overwhelm the façade. A baseline of grasses pulls the composition together.

With these changes, the house is a little more refined and formal but retains its quiet dignity.

Hope that helps.

———HOMEWORK

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This fabulous custom-built Lewis home is ready for you to move right in! The gracious entry leads to a beautiful dining room and living room with built in bookcases. Proceed into a spacious great room with stone fireplace. very spacious four bedrooms!

18 Country Life Acres - Country Life Acres - $1,595,000 Breathtaking and traditional four-bedroom home expanded and enhanced for today's lifestyle.

Nine foot coffered ceilings, special millwork, pristine wood flooring, and two story entry are just a few of the luxurious features. The home is built for entertainment with expansive patio area, sweeping lawn, exquisite pool/pool house, elegant and stylish dining room with fireplace, updated kitchen with gorgeous tile flooring, granite countertops and easy flow into the large, inviting family room with impressive built-ins.

1303 Oaktree Estates - Chesterfield $429,900 Custom built with over 3,000 square feet of living space, the stately two-bedroom colonial offers ample space. You will be impressed by the beautiful millwork, high-end finishes and plentiful architectural details.

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built to true Georgian Revival architectural design, this home is poised on over three acres. Screened garden pavilion designed with the exact footprint measurements of Monticelloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garden and finished lower level. All this and so much more.

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a fully updated five bed, four bath home located on a private one-acre lot in Ladue Schools! Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, open floor plan, incredible master suite with luxurious bathroom and laundry room, fabulous indoor to outdoor entertaining with professionally landscaped patio and pool.

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5 Elm - Kirkwood - $650,000

All brick two story home by premier builder E & M Development in a great location. this one-owner home has been beautifully maintained and features premium finishes and millwork, crown moldings, cased openings, wood floors, Anderson windows and much, much more. Plus professional landscaping and wonderful deep front porch with Perma Cast pillars and stunning brickwork at the front steps.

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108 Wexler Manor CoUrt ~ $1,149,000 ~ Over 5000sf of total living space in this traditional 1.5 story, 5BR/6BA home. Gourmet kitchen, hearth room, breakfast room, main floor master and finished lower level. A Must See!

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$1,575,000 Refined Rehnquist 1.5 story in Ladue.

4BR/5BA/5400SF. 2-story gourmet kit. & hearth room.

18720 DOcTORS PASS LANE

$969,000 1.5 story Cape Cod on 1+ acres, timber frame, post and beam, picturesque views of Babler State Park.

cLAYTON / RIcHMOND HEIGHTS 620 WEST POLO DRIVE ~ UNDER cONTRAcT

$1,925,000 Renovated for today’s lifestyle! 6,199SF, 4BR, updated kit. & master BA, hearth room add’n, pool.

8141 WESTMORELAND AVENUE ~ UNDER cONTRAcT

$799,900 4BR/3BA Picture-perfect charmer, ideal location in Clayton Gardens with impeccable renovations.

9029 FAIR OAKS cREScENT ~ UNDER cONTRAcT $625,000 Luxury private residence with condo conveniences. 3BR/3.5BA, finished walk-out LL.

418 cARSWOLD DRIVE ~ UNDER cONTRAcT $399,000 Unlimited potential in Wydown Forest.

3+BR/2.5BA, master suite and large backyard.

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7 WAVERTON DRIVE

$2,295,000 5 acre Ladue estate. 4BR/7BA/7,000SF. Pool and poolhouse.

10420 LITZSINGER ROAD $1,895,000 World class 9,000SF custom, gated in Frontenac. 5BR/8BA w/luxe master wing, 4-car garage.

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2 EDGEWOOD ROAD 4 TALL TIMBERS DRIVE

$2,695,000 A state-of-the-art smart home, 7BR/8BA. Updated and distinctively decorated for luxury living.

$1,399,900 Equestrian property on 3+ acres in Ladue.

Miles of bridle trails. 2-stall barn, 4BR, 4full/2 half BA.

408 SOUTH WARSON ROAD ~ OPEN SUN 12-2

10B FAIR OAKS DRIVE ~ UNDER cONTRAcT

$2,499,000 8,700SF Ladue mansion, almost 3 acres.

5 BR/6.5 BA pool, reflecting pond, 5-car garage.

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$2,395,000 Across from Old Warson CC, 8,500SF+.

2009 Higginbotham rehab. Gour. kit. Pool and poolhouse.

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$2,299,000 Totally renovated 7,000+ square foot home on 1.8 acres, brand new pool and poolhouse.

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KIRKWOOD / DES PERES / WEBSTER 106 OAKWOOD AVENUE $156,000 Webster cottage, 2BR/1BA, maple cabinets and hardwood floors.

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10127 FIELDcREST LANE

$1,599,000 Ladue home, completely renovated, 4BR/6BA on 1.76 acres w/pool and poolhouse.

$5,750,000 Exceptional estate w/exceptional views atop the Bluffs of St. Albans. 10,000+SF of living space.

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FRANKLIN cOUNTY 2271 TALON cOURT

$625,000 Build your dream home on this lovely 1.8 acre lot in terrific neighborhood. $575,000 Enchanting 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape Cod home on just under an acre. Privacy and charm abound!

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24 MUIRFIELD LANE $749,000 Breathtaking views of the 12th hole of Bellerive CC, 4BR/2.5BA home has unlimited potential.

$775,000 Heart of Ladue charmer. 5BR/4.5BA/4,100SF, open plan, main floor master suite, LL home theater.

$1,795,000 3-year old Rehnquist-built home on a private cul-de-sac off Ladue’s Gold Coast, Litzsinger Road.

$1,695,000 Gated Enclave at Bellerive. Opulent.

3BR: en-suite. Artisan millwork/stonework. 5600SF.

$1,499,000 4BR Colonial on 6+ secluded acres, manicured lawn, pool and guest cottage.

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11223 HUNTERS POND LANE

$1,750,000 2 lots totaling 4.74 acres in heart of Ladue, backing to Old Warson Country Club.

$182,900 Gut rehab w/granite counters, new plumbing, electrical, windows, newer furnace & water heater.

527 WINDY HILL AcRES LANE

$2,299,000 Johnson-built home in Ladue. 6BR/7BA. 1+ acre with pool and hillside waterfall.

200 SOUTH BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD, #5B

$199,500 Easy living in a popular Clayton condo tower overlooking Shaw Park. 2BR/1.5BA, 24-hour doorman.

1000 WEIDMAN ROAD $1,640,000 8.2 acres with main house, service house, 6-stall stable and expansive pastures.

$315,000 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1800 square feet.

Wood floors. Gazebo. Move-in ready.

$369,000 Fabulous price & locale! Updated 3 bedroom, 1 bath charmer on just under .5 acres.

1155 BURcH LANE ~ UNDER cONTRAcT $139,000 Cute 3BR/2BA ranch home. Freshly painted, refinished hardwood floors. Near shopping, Heman Park.

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cENTRAL WEST END / DEMUN 4502 MARYLAND AVENUE

$1,990,000 The last of the Bernoudys. 7,200SF, pool, spa, & terraces on 3.2 acres. Main level living at its finest.

$595,000 Renovated historic home w/ English garden.

4+BR/3BA/3,500SF, 6 FP, gourmet kitchen, hearth room.

1126 BELLA VISTA DRIVE $795,000 5 bedrooms / 7 baths. Finished walk-out lower level. Unique floor plan with 2 main level bedrooms.

4909 LAcLEDE AVENUE, #2002 $459,000 Chic 2BR/2BA condo in desirable Park East Tower. Prime CWE locale near hospitals, shops, dining.

10447 GARIBALDI PLAcE $255,000 Ladue schools cozy cottage w/new full bath, fresh paint & new carpet is not to be missed!

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TOWN & cOUNTRY/ cHESTERFIELD 12837 HORTON LANE ~ UNDER cONTRAcT

$949,500 Sunset Hills Executive retreat. 4BR/6BA. 6,500SF. Main level master wing & finished walk-out LL.

309 GREYcLIFF BLUFF DRIVE

$2,825,000 Luxurious 7BR/10BA/6FP. 10,000SF, 2 acres.

Pool, waterfall, wine cellar, cigar lounge, 3-level elevator.

9999 LITZSINGER ROAD ~ UNDER cONTRAcT

15400 TIMPAIGE DRIVE

$599,900 Picture perfect Oakville home w/serene views on Mississippi bluffs. Main floor master, 3-car garage.

$999,999 Harris Armstrong treasure, this masterpiece is on 3 rolling acres in the heart of Ladue.

$2,500,000 Magnificent contemporary estate on 3 private gated acres. 10,000SF, pool ponds, waterfall & 3 decks.

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Out of 28 people asked, 25 said, ‘You ought to go into real estate.’ I figured 25 out of 28 people couldn’t be wrong, so I took the plunge and never looked back.

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After working behind a desk for many years, I wanted a change of pace. Selling real estate lets me combine my business skills with the flexibility to work anywhere and everywhere.

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I have always loved homes, interiors and gardens. A career in real estate was the perfect match.

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918 Norrington Way/St. Louis, This 14-acre equestrian estate features a pillared greek Revival home, a caretaker’s cottage, barn and paddock. $3,350,000 918NorringtonWay.com

4 Somerset Downs/Ladue, Nestled on 3 prime acres, this expansive home plus guest house offers 10,000+ sq. ft. of luxury living. $3,250,000 4SomersetDowns.canbYours.com

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Gary Boyson, agent

I was in charge of the men’s business for May Merchandising, a division of May Department Stores. My job entailed getting various groups of people to come to an agreement and focus on a single objective. Real estate has many of those same challenges.

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918 norrington way | southwest county 14 acres $3,350,000 greek revival equestrian estate with barn, paddock & cottage.

the crescent | clayton no. 905 2 bedrooMs, 2½ baths $2,495,000 no. 907 3 bedrooMs, 3½ baths $2,195,000

100 twill haven drive | st. charles county 11½ acres $1,575,000 nestled in cottleville, this custom 5-bedroom home with 9,700 sq. ft. offers a fully stocked 5-acre lake.

262 Meadowbrook country club way 3 bedrooMs, 3½ baths $995,000 spacious villa overlooks Meadowbrook country club. screened porch off master suite. Finished lower level.

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312 n. brentwood #8 | clayton 3 bedrooMs, 2½ baths $900,000 stunning 2-story georgian offers 3,000+ sq. ft. of easy living. Mahogany panelled library. 2nd floor laundry.

7201 greenway avenue | university city 4 bedrooMs, 2 Full & 2 halF baths $889,900 this true architectural treasure is prominently situated on one of the largest lots in university hills.

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38 aberdeen Place | clayton 7430 kingsbury blvd. | university city 4 bedrooMs, 3½ baths $825,000 4 bedrooMs, 2½ baths $599,900 the perfect hillcrest home with an addition providing a a storybook perfect home! Masterfully rehabbed large kitchen area, family room & master bedroom suite home in premier community. designer kitchen & baths.

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6000 Mergenthal | weldon sPring 5 bedrooMs, 3½ baths $349,900 gorgeous pillared colonial home in a private setting. bright, impeccably maintained and open.

1 suFField Place | ladue schools 4 bedrooMs, 3½ baths $599,000 beautifully renovated home in the heart of creve coeur with impressive details throughout.

6645 waterMan avenue | university city 4 bedrooMs, 3½ baths $574,900 exceptional home in ames Place. newer improvements & updates from top to bottom. walk to wu & Forest Park.

1443 westhaMPton view lane | chesterField 4 bedrooMs, 4 Full & 2 halF baths $494,900 impeccable home with all the bells & whistles! open floor plan & professionally finished lower level.

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5622 Magnolia avenue | south city 3 bedrooMs, 2½ baths $347,999 Fantastic value for this newer construction in the popular southwest garden/hill area. Many updates!

340 tanglewood drive | ladue 3 bedrooMs, 2 baths $339,000 Mid-century classic home completely remodeled & move-in ready. convenient location.

1958 senate street | benton Park 3 bedrooMs, 3½ baths $329,000 welcome to this historic 1886 home with all the upgrades of the 21st century! corner lot.

10049 crystal Point | de soto 3 bedrooMs, 2 baths $299,900 one-of-kind, maintenance-free, custom-built home on 9 acres with scenic views of the countryside.

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612 babler Park | wildwood 4 bedrooMs, 2½ baths $289,000 charming ranch home in a country setting with no views of other homes. located close to everything.

569 beaucaire drive | warson woods 3 bedrooMs, 2 baths $283,000 Fantastic ranch home offers spacious living with 1,600+ sq. ft. Partially finished LL. Beautiful neighborhood.

9115 buxton drive | crestwood 5 bedrooMs, 4 baths $275,000 unique home that looks like a ranch from the street but is actually a 3-level home. a must see!

12970 FerntoP lane | creve coeur 3 bedrooMs, 3 baths $249,900 Nicely updated home with great open floor plan.

Newer kitchen that flows into family room. Finished LL.

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3 Bridle lane ~ Frontenac ~ $2,275,000

Frontenac ~ $1,895,000

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229 muLBerry row court

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creve coeur ~ $1,695,000

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1126 Bella Vista

5215 Lindell Boulevard

Ladue ~ $1,795,000

Frontenac ~ $795,000

Central West End ~ $1,399,900

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INSTANT VASES AND CANDLE HOLDERS

Small, circular produce can be turned into containers with ease.

Gourds, limes, artichokes and apples all make excellent vases for flowers like mums and marigolds, or even small candles. Just cut off the top, hollow out the inside, and insert a small glass or cup to hold the water.

Alternatively, you can create an interesting accent for candles or vases by wrapping them with produce. Take a handful of raw, uncut green beans or another tall vegetable and place them vertically all around a candle, making the candle appear to be surrounded by a green picket fence. Wrap a ribbon or twine around the outside to secure the beans around the candle.

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Place them on a tray and add a few cut blooms around the bottom.

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Large bowls or glass vases are ideal for displaying fruit and vegetables. Just take a few of what you want to display—think items like limes, gourds, apples, artichokes—and fill the clear container with them. Multiples and clusters of produce are visually interesting.

Varying hues of one color makes for a harmonious display. For example, create a tablescape of green in the fall by using chard, kale and spinach. Stand back and look at the produce section in your grocery store and think color wheel as you make selections. Finally, coordinate the colors with the space and remember: You might want to pick produce that accents the colors in your room.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an experienced full-time sales representative to join our rapidly growing publication. Candidate should have a minumum of three years sales experience preferably in media-related environment. Great opportunity and fantastic work environment. Please send resume and references to jobs@townandstyle.com or mail to: Sales Rep,

Call Rod; For Entire House Cleanout, Yard Waste Removal, Appliances, Hoarding Situations & More.

Reasonable Prices. Same Day Service.

314-713-HAUL (4285)

HEALTH & FITNESS

ALL OAK FIREWOOD

Seasoned, Delivered and StackedNo Criss-Cross Stacking.

Leaf Removal Also Available.

Not a Tree Service 314-808-3330

GUTTERS/ROOFING Bonded • Insured • Supervised $10 Off For 1st Time Customers Free Estimates by Phone Satisfaction Guaranteed

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TRAINERS FOR NEW STUDIO

Part-time position available for a positive, proactive, dynamic, motivating personality for a studio offering an exciting experience like nothing else that is available in St. Louis. National certification as well as CPR and AED certifications are required. Must also be willing to assist at the front-desk and secondary duties. Practice what you preach and be an outstanding role model. AM and PM coverageAM from about 5:30am to 1:00pm; PM from about 3:30pm to 7:30pm.

If this position interests you, please email me your resume for consideration. lianelevy@sbcglobal.net

Town & Style 121 Hunter Ave., Ste. 201, St. Louis, Mo 63124.

Town & Style is an equal opportunity employer.

HOME HEALTHCARE Yue Ma has been practicing in STL for 15 yrs. (formerly at JCC for 14 yrs) She believes natural healing & deep relaxation follow her philosophy“Our body is like a river; all is connected.”

HEATING & COOLING

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“Helping people remain independent & safe at home.”

-Allen and Sally Serfas, Founders

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

MIKE’S HOME SERVICES Drapery Cleaning On-Site Pressure Washing And Much More Over 21 Years of Service 314-484-0128 BrightClean.net

HOUSE CLEANING

Over 15 years of continued service in Town and County, Ladue, and Wildwood. References available.

Call Linda 636-529-1224

IRONING PICK UP & DELIVERY Reasonable Rates Excellent References 314-862-4138

A/C - New, Repair, Maintenance.

Storm, Roof & Gutter Repair.

Haul. Sewer/Drain, Basement Waterproofing. Plumbing • Electrical • Painting Decks • Hardwood, Tile & Carpet Repair & Installation. Ref’s Available.

Mike 314-265-4568 mikec4333@gmail.com Fully Insured • All Work Guaranteed

GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH T&S

Wouldn’t You Love to Remodel Your Bathroom Just in Time For the Holidays?

C.H.I. INC. 314-265-4568

DEADLINE THUR @ NOON OCTOBER 30, 2013

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LAWN & GARDEN

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Complete Lawn Maintenance for Commercial & Residential

Member of BBB For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com Licensed Landscape Architect & Designer

DESIRABLE CLAYTON LOCATION Call Michael Rechan President, Michael Lauren Development LLC

314.374.3846

Interior & Exterior Painting, Staining, Powerwashing, Wallpaper Removal.

Insured and Free Estimates.

Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

ROLAND BRECKWOLDT CUSTOM PAINTING

Residential/Commercial. Over 25 Years Experience. Murals, in faux finish, kitchens and more. Call Roland Breckwoldt for a free quote at 314-723-0273 rolandbreckwoldtcustompainting.com

PLUMBING TONY LAMARTINA PLUMBING

A+ rated from BBB Serving St. Louis for over 30 years 314.965.9377 www.TonyLaMartinaPlumbing.com $20 off any service call Please present ad - Expires 12/10/13

SERVICES WE BUY DIAMONDS, JEWLERY, GOLD, SILVER, COINS, WATCHES! Family Operated Immediate Payment 636-391-6622

Diamond & Jewelry Brokers, Inc.

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www.thediamondfam.com 35 years of service

CHAUFFER (INDEPENDENT) Is it time to Re-seed your lawn?

Turf fertilization, grass cutting, tree planting. Custom landscape design & install. Brick & stone walks.

33 Years in Business Call George Knapp For a Free Estimate314-567-6066

FALL INTO COLOR • Fall Plantings • Leaf Clean Up • Seasonal Pots & Bulbs • Mulching

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

Medical Driver for Disabled.

Certified CNA 28 Years Experience Great References - Insured David 314-721-7464

TREE SERVICES

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Removal, Brush Removal, Pruning, Plant Healthcare, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Over 40 Years Experience For a free estimate call 314-426-2911 or email us at info@buntonmeyerstl.com

MichaelLauren.com

COLE TREE SERVICE

FALL LEAF REMOVAL SERVICES

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

CUSTOM HOME BUILDER

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Leaf Cleanup and Vacuuming, Fertilizing,Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Work

Lots are subject to cLayton zoning approvaL.

PAINTING

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

TREE SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

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

TUCKPOINTING TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY

20+ Years Experience ALL WORK GUARANTEED Complete Home Tuckpointing Spot Tuckpointing with Color Match Chimney Repair & Rebuilding Brick or Stone Patio & Walkway Repair.

Insured tuckpointingandmasonry.com 314-352-4222 All Major Credit Cards Accepted

VACATION PROPERTIES CHALET AT INNSBROOK

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

WINDOW CLEANING

Our newly opened, family owned and operated, Residential Window Cleaning Company is insured, fast, and trusted by many.

We offer FREE estimates, and get the job done right the first time.

Call today. 314-322-0655 navarrowindowcleaning.com

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Actual merchandise may not exactly match photos shown. Some styles subject to availability. Selection may vary by store. All sizes approximate. ©2013 Rug Decor.