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on the cover » The 2016 St. Louis Arts Awards will be held Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at the Chase Park Plaza beginning with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. Pictured on the cover: Award winners Dwight Bosman, Dr. Tim and Kim Eberlein and Dwayne Bosman at the Centene Center for Arts and Education, owned and operated by A&E. For more information, call 314.289.4009 or visit keeparthappening.org. Presenting Sponsors: World Wide Technology, Steward Family Foundation; Silver Anniversary Sponsor: Edward Jones; Principal Sponsor: Emerson; Stage and Entertainment Sponsor: Centene Charitable Foundation; Gift Sponsor: Ameren; Art Educator of the Year Award Sponsor: Monsanto Fund; Excellence in the Arts Award Sponsor-The Bosman Twins: Nancy and Ken Kranzberg; Gift Bag Sponsor: PNC Bank; Principal Benefactor Sponsor: Lynne and Jim Turley; Premier Table Sponsor: Siteman Cancer Center; Major Benefactors: Ernst & Young, LLP, Alison and John Ferring, Fox Family Foundation, Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Washington University, Webster University; Production Sponsor: Switch; Table Sponsors: Arthur & Helen Baer Charitable Foundation, BKD, LLP, BMO Private Bank, The Big Muddy Dance Company, Bryan Cave, LLP, Dr. Tim and Kim Eberlein, Express Scripts, HOK, Lashly & Baer, PC, Mr. and Mrs. Chris and Kris Lewis, Maritz, Maryville University, Jim and Merry Mosbacher, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Saint Louis Art Museum, Staenberg Family Foundation, Thompson Coburn, LLP, Webster University-Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts, Whitfield School; Honoree Luncheon Sponsor: Regional Business Council. Cover design by jon fogel | cover photo by colin miller of strauss peyton

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from the editor's desk Just like the song says, this probably is the most wonderful time of the year. We’ve just finished Hanukkah and are about a week away from Christmas. Everyone seems to be in a good mood (except maybe the drivers in the Target/Trader Joe’s parking lot in Brentwood). And scary headlines around the globe notwithstanding, we’re going to keep on keeping on. At least until after New Year’s, when the usual after-holiday letdown might be a little more sobering this time around. Instead of stewing about those resolutions we made to go to the gym, we might harbor an unease over the events of the last few months. Mass shootings close to home can give rise to anger we don’t even recognize in ourselves, and to political divides even deeper than the ones that preceded them. Along those lines, I heard a Ted Talk on NPR by political comentator Sally Kohn about ‘emotional correctness,’ which refers to a method that helps people understand differences. Consider these two very different responses to the same event: Marco Rubio suggests “carpet-bombing the Islamic State” and President Obama refuses to utter the term ‘Islamic extremism.’ Kohn suggests we “find the compassion for others that we want them to have for us,” i.e., we might consider that Rubio’s words come from fear over the safety of his loved ones and his constituents, while President Obama might be trying to calm an alarmed nation and enlist the aid of American mosques in the fight against extremism. It’s easy to see where both positions come from. The key to national dialogue, though, probably requires the emotional correctness to be able to ‘walk a mile’ in each other’s shoes. Theoretically, that would lead to something I think politicians did once upon a time: meet somewhere in the middle.

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CULTURE GEM a&e COUNCIL by alexa beattie A thriving arts community is a mark of a culture’s richness. By that measure,

St. Louis is certainly rich. On Jan. 25, the Arts and Education Council of Greater St. Louis will hold its 25th Annual St. Louis Arts Awards at the Chase Park Plaza. The honors are bestowed on businesses, organizations and individuals who have contributed in significant ways to the arts in our city. This year, the event will be co-chaired by Jim and Stacey Weddle. Presenting sponsors are World Wide Technology and the Steward Family Foundation. Among the seven to be honored are Dr. Jacquelyn Lewis-Harris, director of the Connecting Human Origin and Cultural Diversity program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and Doug Erwin, fine arts content leader for the FergusonFlorissant School District. Lewis-Harris has been leading the program at UMSL for the past 15 years. “Connecting Human Origin” is an applied anthropology program that introduces the study of race to the public. Much of her life has been spent collaborating between arts organizations and individuals. “Artists don’t always know who to talk to or how to show their work,” she says. But Lewis-Harris helps them make the connections. As an example, Lewis-Harris—who also has been a curator at the Saint Louis Art Museum—is currently working with COCA to display the murals painted in response to the 2014 events in Ferguson. “There is a lot going on in St. Louis’ arts community, but it is scattered,” she says. “The Arts and Education Council is important because it gathers everyone under one umbrella.” In his role as content leader at McCluer High School in Florissant, Erwin has built the largest African-American high school theater program in Missouri. The McCluer Thespian Troupe performed in Delphi, Greece, in 2007. Erwin also is the co-founder and chair of the Fine Arts Regional Consortium, a professional learning network. He says St. Louis is privileged to have such a diverse arts community, but he’s concerned that people aren’t necessarily aware of all the options here. “We need to understand the relationship between participation in the arts and the overall well-being of a community. The Arts and Education Council greatly helps this awareness,” he says. “Through their selfless contributions of time, talent and treasure, these individuals and organizations are true contributors to our community’s vitality,” Cynthia A. Prost, president of the Arts and Education Council, says about the honorees. “Their dedication and vision for our city mean that our lives continue to be enriched.” Proceeds from the event benefit the Arts and Education Council’s annual giving campaign. which provides financial support, professional development, incubator space and opportunities for nearly 70 arts and arts education organizations throughout the region.

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Many in the baby boom generation are beginning to lose some boom, which has given rise to retirement buildings that offer them communal living options. Stands to reason that not all seniors have the resources for big rents out-of-pocket, which is where Covenant Place comes in. Located on the Millstone Campus of the Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur, apartment buildings there have long offered affordable housing to limited-resource seniors. Now the place is getting a major face-lift. The Missouri Housing Development Commission has approved funding for Covenant Place II, part of a three-phase redevelopment project that will replace the existing Covenant House and adjacent apartments. The first building, Covenant Place I, is slated to open in May 2016. The funding, which includes Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, will go toward 102 one-bedroom units as part of phase II. All units will have HUD Section 8 subsidy contracts, making them affordable for lower-income residents. Those eligible for the subsidy pay only one-third of their income, after the deduction of medical expenses, for rent and utilities. The phase II building will feature a community center where residents and seniors from the county will find access to health care, resources and services (including a bank, salon and affordable café), special programs, and a technology/ entrepreneur center … so Mark Zuckerberg and all you other dot-com whippersnappers, step aside for the entrepreneurial oldsters at the ‘J’! The total estimated project cost is $85.5 million—with a breakdown for phases I, II and III, respectively at $21.9 million, $28 million and $35.6 million.

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The cheetah is the world’s fastest land mammal, able to reach 70 mph in a sprint to catch even the swiftest prey. But it cannot outrun the factors that threaten its very survival and have reduced its numbers from 100,000 a century ago to fewer than 10,000 today. The species has become extinct in at least 13 countries where it once had roamed. With this as a backdrop, the Saint Louis Zoo marked International Cheetah Day earlier this month. Kids could make a cheetah mask or try their feet at running that fast. (Nobody did, sorry.) Our zoo is a world leader in cheetah research and captive breeding. Unlike other big cats, the cheetah has very different breeding and behavioral needs. What began as an interest in discovering what makes these animals so selective in choosing a mate has now become an international cooperative effort to link captive breeding programs with research and protection in cheetah range countries. Since 1974, when the zoo opened the Cheetah Survival Center, a facility for research and captive breeding, its cheetah breeding program has successfully raised more than 35 captive-bred offspring. The zoo coordinates its cheetah breeding efforts with other North American zoos as part of a cooperative survival plan, which officials hope will provide suvival for wild populations. In the wild, the zoo’s WildCare Institute Center for Conservation of Carnivores in Africa is focused on developing an effective cheetah census technique, efforts to reduce the animal’s conflict with humans and livestock, conservation of cheetahs outside [ TT Trivia ] What does ACT stand for?

protected areas, veterinary and health issues, and education programs related to cheetah conservation in Africa. The center has expanded its census and monitoring efforts to include all 35 carnivore species in Tanzania. In addition, it’s teaming up with researchers in Kenya, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa to promote the conservation of cheetahs through research, awareness and community participation. We were surprised to learn that the species is not restricted to Africa; cheetahs also are found in Iran. The ACT is one of the final acts for many high school kids. But preparation for the college entrance exam may not just take hours of their time … it can cost a pretty penny too. To make the test, and its ultimate goal (a rewarding college career) possible, the Loop Special Business District and U. City community at large are working together to provide 100 scholarships to University City High School students to recieve lower-cost tutoring from The Princeton Review in preparation for the ACT exams. In 2010, Delmar Loop business owners began the scholarship program by sponsoring three students. Now, the program has grown to support 100. U. City High students who are awarded the scholarships are enrolled in The Princeton Review prep program for ACT exams in April. Talk about raising the bar: Loop businesses have set a $12,000 goal to provide these 100 special scholarships—in addition to the $3,000 the Special Business District already has committed to the program. The course normally costs $600 per student, but the scholarship program has made the tutoring available at only $150 each. To contribute, donations will be collected through Dec. 31. For more information, contact Susan Hill, assistant principal at University City High School.

Last issue’s answer | St. Louis has sister cities around the world. Along with Stuttgart, Germany, and the aptly named St. Louis, Senegal, sister cities to the StL include: Bologna, Italy; Bogor, Indonesia; Brčko, Bosnia and Herzogovina; Galway, Ireland; Georgetown, Guyana; Lyon, France; Nanjing, China; Samara, Russia; Suwa, Japan; Szczecin, Poland; San Luis Potosi, Mexico; and Wuhan, China.

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Many old hotels don’t die, they just fade away, kind of like old soldiers. But some retain their old glory and never disappear … they’ve just got those beautiful ‘old bones’ inside, and add character to a skyline. Such is the case with the newish Courtyard St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center—and yes, you said a mouthful, considering the building came into being in 1929 as the Lennox Hotel at the very end of the Roaring ’20s, on the eve of the Great Depression. It resurfaced a few years ago as the Renaissance, but sputtered within a decade. But now it actually has received a renaissance, to the tune of $15 million, that does justice to this period piece on the National Register. The classy vintage character of the hotel has been retained, to the credit of Maritz, Wolff & Co., which took over the property in 2013. So the reopening in September was truly a cause celebré, and in late October, an exclusive party showed off the period elevator lobby and other fine architectural trappings, like green marble wainscoting around the Beaux-Arts elevator doors and those clock-fashioned brass arrows above that arc to the floor numbers as elevators descend. The place is also replete with a mailbox for envelopes from guests as far away as 25 floors up, who might want to drop them through the slot. (Hmmm … doesn’t anyone just send email anymore?) In other StL news: The city’s public library has granted amnesty to anyone who has been meaning to ‘get around to …’ returning overdue library books ‘… one of these days.’ For any procrastinators out there, ‘now’ officially means until the very end of the year, Dec. 31 (start date is Dec. 21). Return the books within that upcoming 10-day time slot, and you’re 100 percent fine-free.

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patty d e h s a e unl by Patty Hannum

A glimpse at what’s going on around St. Louis and beyond.

by dorothy weiner

I am a big believer in New Year’s resolutions.

Some years I am successful, others not so much. But I’m in good company there; apparently only 8 percent of resolutions are achieved. So here is what I have lined up for this year: Say one nice thing to myself each day. And it can’t be, “You’re so funny!” Most of us are our harshest critics. I first realized this was true when I worked at The Limited. Regardless of their size, no one, and I mean no one, looked in the mirror without saying, “Does this make me look fat?” This is the year I will break the cycle. I am not going to look for anyone else to be nice to me until I am nice to me. So, yes, every morning begins with me talking to myself. And by the way, as long as I am saying something nice to myself, I think I also will say something nice to my husband. After being married 32 years, we both deserve it. Take a chance. I didn’t realize I had stopped taking chances until a recent vacation. An old friend commented, “The Patty Hannum I knew never would have been so risk averse.” And that’s when it hit me: As I have aged, I have gained wisdom, and with wisdom has come an unwillingness to take chances. Everything scares me: nature, what’s in the ocean or the bottom of the lake, different foods, and new experiences. I have become set in my ways. I thought this was because I finally didn’t care what anyone else thought. But upon further reflection, I think it’s because I am a big scaredy cat. So this year, before I say no to new experiences and adventures, I am going to ask myself, “Why not?” If I don’t have a really good reason, I am going to pull on my big-girl panties and make myself do it. Oh, and if it ends badly, just remember: it was my friend Jamie who made me do it. Reconnect with old friends. I am very fortunate to be surrounded by lots of friends. There are numerous people I can call who will listen to me whine and cry. But over the years, I’ve let a few friends slip away. In some cases, we stopped seeing each other because our kids grew up or we no longer worked together. Or perhaps we had a misunderstanding that never got resolved. So this year, I am going to make an effort to reconnect with those ‘missing links.’ Consider this fair warning to any of my long lost friends: If you are happy being lost, don’t answer your phone when I call. I will want to get together for coffee or a drink because it’s my New Year’s resolution. I hope you noticed that not a single resolution has to do with weight loss, although I could lose a few pounds, eat better and exercise more. Unfortunately, when I make those types of resolutions, I never succeed. I am hoping with this approach, I will fall into the 8 percent who do succeed. And who couldn’t use a few old ‘new’ friends? contact patty at phannum@townandstyle.com.

Can you believe that a local Hanukkah celebration was on the short list of

‘8 Amazing Hanukkah Parties Across America’ ?

The list was compiled by Religion News Service and published in The Washington Post. The noteworthy ‘do, Brothers Lazaroff Hanukkah Hullabaloo, took place Dec. 5 at Covenant Place, a senior residential community on the Jewish Federation campus in Creve Coeur/Maryland Heights.

Congrats to Scott Mosby, Finally A Locally Produced Guidebook to St. Louis has been penned by Amanda Doyle, the author of two previous guidebooks and longtime associate editor of Where magazine. She writes about both classic and under-the-radar attractions, organized by neighborhoods, from the city to the outer suburbs. Published by Reedy Press, the book costs $19.95 and is available at local bookstores and online.

newly elected 2016 board chairman of the St. Louis Better Business Bureau.

Mosby has served on the board for five years, and his family-owned company, Mosby Building Arts, was the recipient of BBB Torch Awards in 2009 and 2015 in recognition of honest business ethics and exceptional customer service.

The Zoo’s recent

Marlin Perkins Society Celebration

recognized several individuals and institutions for their efforts on behalf of conservation and the zoo’s mission. U.S. Fish and Wildlife director Daniel Ashe received the Conservation Award; The Tilles Foundation received the Foundation Award; Nestlé Purina received the Corporation Award; and Bill and Kerry Holekamp received the Individual Award. Kudos all around! Pedal the Cause has donated an astounding $3.147 million to Siteman Cancer Center

and St. Louis Children’s Hospital this year. The money is raised entirely by the public in a community-wide cycling event. Sponsorship from Edward Jones and others ensures that all PTC donations go toward cancer research.

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welcomes new executive director Cyndi Miller, along with two additional new staffers: pantry director Michelle Lepak and director of client services Niki Vandable (circleofconcern.org) …

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Come explore Community School at two upcoming admissions events: 9:15 a.m. Jan. 12 and 8:30 a.m. Jan. 20. The school is now accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year (communityschool.com) … Westminster Christian Academy middle-school students spent time this Christmas season packaging gift boxes and writing notes for underprivileged children through Operation Christmas Child (wcastl.org) … Visit Forsyth School and its schoolyard farm during Early riley’s Childhood Open House from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 9 and Science Saturday for Children age 3 to 6 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Jan. 16 (forsythonline.com) ...

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fall

Sports wrap-up

by bill hester

The schools in our readership had a tremendous fall season. Three of them had multiple team championships, and others laid claim to a repeat champion in two sports, two state records, a two-time undefeated champion, and a title after four second-place finishes in five years. Wow!

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MICDS won the Midwest Tournament Championship for the third year in a row. The Rams defeated Villa Duchesne 2-1 in the title game. “This was truly a team accomplishment led by some very experienced players,” MICDS coach Lynn Mittler says. “I am proud of the girls for the way they competed through the season and how they trusted each other when it mattered the most.” The Rams were led by a trio of seniors, Kara Zurlinder, Bridget Condie and Lilly Thiemann, who played all four years on varsity and compiled an 83-13-6 record, which included a streak of 52 consecutive wins over area competition. Condie was named Co-Player of the Year in the Metro League, along with Allie Christopher of Villa Duchesne.

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Three area schools played for state championships over Thanksgiving weekend at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. John Burroughs was the only one of the three to win its final game. And it was especially sweet for the Bombers, who had lost in the championship game in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014. The Bombers left little doubt about the outcome this year as they raced to a 30-0 lead over Odessa in the Class 3 championship before winning 30-6. Jake Bain capped off an amazing season with 261 yards rushing and three touchdowns in the title game. Bain rushed for 2,172 yards for the season, which was the second most in the entire St. Louis area. The state title was the ninth for the Bombers, but their first since 2001. Their only loss of the season came against Westminster Christian Academy. Westminster was unbeaten until falling in the Class 4 semifinals to eventual champion Kearney. Metro Conference teams CBC and Chaminade were defeated in title games. CBC, which averaged more than 50 points per game in going undefeated, lost in the title game to Blue Springs South, 37-28. It was the lone loss in the last two seasons for the Cadets, who won state last fall. Chaminade, which finished 13-2, fell in the Class 5 championship game to Fort Osage, 37-28. Blue Springs South also ended the season for Kirkwood in the Class 6 semifinals. But the Pioneers bounced back to win their traditional Turkey Day game against Webster, 42-13. Several individuals from the area had memorable seasons. Brentwood’s Jacob Clay led the St. Louis area with 43 touchdowns. CBC’s Tre Bryant, the area’s top recruit who signed a national letter of intent to the University of Nebraska, was third with 33 touchdowns, including three in the state title game. Bain was fifth with 31 touchdowns.

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Lafayette swept the title in Class 4 and did so in dominating fashion. The Lancer boys had 38 points, almost 100 points better than second-place Rockhurst, which had 131 points. The team score and margin of victory were both Class 4 state

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CBC’s Blake Charlton was second in the area in passing, throwing more than 3,000 yards with 33 touchdowns. Westminster’s Evan Johnson and Priory’s Andrew Rund were also in the top 10. Bain, Clay and Westminster’s Steve Webb were in the top five in rushing.

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records. Lafayette’s girls were as impressive in winning their Class 4 title with 55 points. Just as notable as the team accomplishments was the fact that both the boys and girls had one-two finishers individually. Devin Meyrer was the individual boys champion; Austin Hindman was second, and Alex Haines was fifth. Anna West was the individual girls champion; Sarah Nicholson was second. Westminster finished third in the boy’s Class 3 meet. The Wildcats were let by John Murray, who finished third. Whitfield had top 10 finishes in both Class 2 meets. The girls were fourth, and the boys were eighth. MICDS finished second behind Ste. Genevieve in the Class 3 girls. The Rams had a pair of top 10 finishers. Geneva Lee was sixth, and Alexandra Walsh was ninth. Nerinx Hall finished third in Class 4 girls.

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This was one of the few sports in which a local team did not win a state title.

Marquette advanced to the state championship in Class 4. The Mustangs, who

finished 22-8, defeated Joplin 7-1 in the semifinals in Springfield but lost to Staley 10-6 in the championship game. Parkway South and Kennedy each advanced to sectionals before losing tight games. Parkway South lost to Eureka 1-0 in Class 4, while Kennedy lost a twoday, 14-inning classic to Bowling Green 4-1 in Class 2. Two area players were named first team All-State by the Missouri Softball Coaches Association. Parkway North senior Ria Smith was named catcher in Class 4. Smith hit .534 with six home runs and 26 RBI. Kirkwood junior Sadie Wise was picked as an infielder in Class 4 after hitting .500 with five homers and 42 RBI. Parkway South pitcher Kaylie Wurdack and Marquette infielder Annie Kroeger were second team picks in Class 4, as was Kennedy pitcher Amanda Cabrera in Class 2.

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Area teams swept the state championships in girls golf. Marquette captured the Class 2 title at River Cut in Springfield. The Mustangs finished with a score of 662, which was nine strokes better than second place St. Joseph’s Academy. “Our five golfers did an amazing job of playing great golf when everything was on the line,” Marquette coach Eric Schweain says. “We didn’t play perfect golf at state, but we minimized our mistakes. The girls had a strategy and stuck with it. These five girls, who have very different personalities, came together and will always be linked as state champions.” Sarah Lewis was the top Marquette golfer, finishing eighth. Other area Class 2 golfers who finished in the top 10 included: Westminster’s McKenna Montgomery (third); Kirkwood’s Sophia Roth (fourth); and Parkway West’s Rebecca Li-jia Su (fifth).

Nieberle trailed Bella Foote of Pembroke Hill 6-4, 4-1 in the final before winning the last 11 games at No. 5 singles. If she had not come back, the Bombers would have been playing for third place instead of for the championship. Nieberle then won the clinching match against MICDS. St. Joseph’s got to the Final Four in Class 1. The Angels lost in the semifinals to Notre Dame de Sion but came back to defeat Kickapoo to finish third. Individually, Lafayette’s Caroline Pozo capped off her second consecutive undefeated championship to capture the Class 2 singles championship. Area players also finished second (Ellie Burger of St. Joseph’s) and third (Elena Wilner of Parkway Central) in Class 1 singles. Marquette’s Ellie Lewis and Athena Zeng were third in Class 2 doubles. Villa Duchesne’s Riley Clarke was third in Class 1 singles while Kiki Peters and Maddy Duncan of John Burroughs were third in Class 1 doubles.

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Vianney’s Nick Alexander capped off an amazing career with a pair of state records in the state meet at the Rec-Plex in St. Peters. Alexander, who signed a national letter of intent to swim at Mizzou, set records in the 200 IM and 100 backstroke in both the prelims and again in the finals. His state record time in the 200 IM is 1:47.55 and the new record in the 100 back is 48.99. It was his third state title in the backstroke and his second in the IM. “Nick is driven to succeed in swimming,” Vianney coach Bill Alexander says. “He is always the hardest worker even though he tends to make things look so smooth and easy.” The area also had the state diving champion as Lafayette senior Matt McCool won with a score of 516.35.

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MICDS captured the Class 1 title at the Twin Hills Country Club in Joplin. The Rams finished with a score of 669. Pembroke Hill was second with 681. Shannon Gould led the Rams with a third-place finish overall. “We had never won a girls golf championship until 2014, so to repeat against solid teams throughout the state was a huge accomplishment,” says MICDS coach Steve Johnston. Senior Abby Schroeder finished 15th at state, capping off a consistent high school career. Schroeder placed in the top 15 all four years. She will play golf at Navy. As a team, the Rams finished 28-1 the last two years.

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It was an all-area championship match in Class 1 at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield. John Burroughs would come back after trailing doubles to defeat MICDS, 5-3. The Bombers also had to come from behind in the semifinals when they beat Pembroke Hill 5-4. “I am so proud of the girls,” Bomber coach Wendi Sock says. “It is all them. They dug so deep. I never had any doubt about the effort although I didn’t know about the outcome. We had to beat two really strong teams.” Senior Grayce Nieberle had an unforgettable final two high school matches.

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Webster Groves defended its Class 3 championship, scoring in the final minute to defeat St. Dominic 3-2. Antoine Givens scored the winning goal with 39 seconds left. “Coming from a public school more known for its success in football and basketball, the first title was very special,” Webster coach Tim Cashel says. “We were not a secret this year, but I think the second time around was a bit easier because we had a lot of returning players and they had a belief they could do it again.” Senior Sheriden Smith had webster groves an amazing tournament for the Statesmen. Smith, who was Player of the Year in Class 3, scored all the Statesmen’s goals in a 3-1 semifinal win over Helias and then scored twice before Givens’ heroics in the title game. Smith will play next year at Missouri State University. Principia won its first state soccer championship and only the second team title in school history with its Class 1 title. Kaleb Keller, who was the state’s Player of the Year in Class 1, scored in the second overtime to defeat St. Paul Lutheran 2-1. “Our run to the state title began last year with our loss in districts, which I think strengthened the resolve of the returning players,” Principia coach Kipp Keller says. “Leading up to the start of the season, I saw a focus and determination in many of my players that they weren’t going to get beat because of lack of effort.” DeSmet fell in the championship game in Class 4. The Spartans, who finished the season with a 22-8-1 record, defeated Nixa 4-1 in the semifinals but lost to Francis Howell 1-0 in the championship game. CBC’s A.J. Palazzolo, who will be attending the University of Indiana, was named state’s Player of the Year in Class 4. CBC’s John Huber and SLUH’s Ty Frederking were co-winners of Goalkeeper of the Year. Nick O’Brien of John Burroughs was Goalkeeper of the Year in Class 2, while Webster’s John Conley was Defensive Player of the Year in Class 3. DECEMBER 16, 2015 | townandstyle.com

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Name: Dr. Munish Gupta, Mildred B. Simon Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Chief of Spine Surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine Focus: Dr. Gupta specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery, with a focus on complex spinal reconstructive surgery for the treatment of all spinal deformities, including scoliosis. He came to St. Louis from the UC Davis School of Medicine Spine Center in Davis, California, and practices at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Shriners Hospitals for Children – St. Louis. Medical advances: Gupta created the pedicle subtraction osteotomy, an improved technique to fix severe spine deformities. His research on spinal fusion technologies aims to make surgery safer and more efficient. He also is working on a model for degenerative disc disease. Education: Received his medical degree from Northwestern University. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago and a spine surgery fellowship at the Kenton D. Leatherman Spine Center and University of Louisville. Family: Wife Dr. Bela Mehra practices internal medicine. Their three children are studying medicine at George Washington University.

Q&A: Why Washington University: It’s a top program in spine surgery, active in research with access to many resources. There’s also great synergy and a high level of collaboration between colleagues and departments.

Thorough expertise: I have experience treating both adults and pediatrics, which gives me a unique perspective. I understand the importance of timing and place great consideration on a patient’s age and future aspirations when determining treatment for a spinal deformity such as scoliosis. If I see a 16-year-old girl who wants to be an athlete but has a 40-degree curve, I know we can fix her spine at a later date without grave consequences. If we fuse her spine earlier, it may ruin her dreams.

Improving care: I want to set up a comprehensive spine center at Washington University that provides total spine care. I did this at UC Davis, and it vastly improved patient care. It means primary care doctors can send patients to the multidisciplinary spine institute and know they will be taken care of.

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Why orthopedics: I had a mentor early on who was an orthopedic hand surgeon and inspired me to go into orthopedics. When I was a resident, there was a doctor who introduced me to spine surgery and I found it to be a challenging subdivision of orthopedics. The variety in operations and techniques keeps it exciting.

Job rewards: The best part is helping a patient who has a deformity and is in a lot of pain, and then fixing it for them. That is what’s most satisfying. DECEMBER 16, 2015 | townandstyle.com

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leading to another date the same weekend. The connection was made by mutual friends. “I was out with friends one night who said I would be perfect for Patrick,” Jill explains. “It wasn’t until six months later that he and I actually made plans to get together. I was a little anxious on the first date, but it was perfect after about 10 minutes.” Jill jokes that Patrick never left after that, and two and a half years later he proposed. “We were on vacation with my family in South Carolina, and I thought for sure he was going to ask me there,” Jill recalls. “On our drive back at a hotel stop, I was tired and cranky and laying down for a nap when he tapped me on the shoulder with the ring in his hand.” Jill says even though she couldn’t believe he picked that moment, she of course said yes. “He just couldn’t wait any longer!” The two wanted a destination wedding to keep it small and personal. “We made a rule: If neither one of us had met potential guests, they wouldn’t be invited,” Jill says. The intimate gathering of around 60 people was perfect for their beachside wedding in St. John. “We had never been, but Patrick’s cousin told us how beautiful the island was—and it wasn’t touristy or crowded.” Jill found her wedding planner listed in a Martha Stewart wedding magazine and was grateful for her expertise. “She was rated one of the best destination wedding planners, and she was perfect. She did everything for me!” They asked Jill’s cousin to perform the ceremony, and her nieces and nephews served as the wedding party. “I wanted them to feel included and be part of everything,” she says. A local musician played Bob Marley tunes on a steel drum during the ceremony, which was performed on the white sand just feet from the ocean. It was picture-perfect, and while they have lots of great memories from the day, Jill says, “Walking down the aisle and seeing Patrick for the first time was my favorite.” The couple lives in St. Louis, where Patrick works for Webster Community Music School and Jill works for the State of Missouri.

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Addiction of any kind is painful and complicated, both for the addict and his or her family. With new understanding, however, significant advances in approach and treatment are offering fresh hope for a condition that has lifelong implications. Outpatient vs. Inpatient Care It can be hard to know what kind of treatment is best. In the past, inpatient rehabilitation was the standard, but nowadays, thanks to advances in addiction medications, outpatient programs offer great hope for successful recovery. A MEDICAL ISSUE

Dr. Arturo C. Taca Jr. is the founder of INSynergy, a Creve Coeur-based comprehensive outpatient treatment program for alcohol, opiate and tobacco addiction. Taca says he is alarmed by the increase in opiate (heroine and prescription pain medication) addiction in recent years, and that 99.9 percent of all the world’s manufactured hydrocodone is consumed in the United States. “We have enough pills out there to medicate every single person in America around the clock,” he says. Taca also is president of the Midwest Chapter of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. The advances being made in addiction medications, he says, mean that outpatient treatment that combines drugs with behavioral counseling can be very successful. Ashley Halker, director of operations at INSynergy, emphasizes that addiction is a medical condition. “Society says addiction is a moral defect, but it’s not,” she says. “We need to look at the brain.” In addition to three- and six-week programs, INSynergy, offers a one-week outpatient detox. During this program, and depending on the severity of the condition, the patient is seen every day and contacted three or four times daily. Initially, epilepsy medications are prescribed for seizures. But for someone who cannot control their drinking or drug use and has no support system, inpatient treatment may be the better option. “However,” Halker cautions, “inpatient treatment is only as successful as the outpatient that follows.” In the case of opiate addiction, INSynergy is currently using a device called The Bridge that is placed over the ear and stimulates the vagal nerve, which then releases natural endorphins to control pain, a primary withdrawal symptom, Halker says. “And of course the sufferer’s first instinct is to keep taking the opiate to control it.”

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Percy Menzies, M.Pharm, is president and founder of Assisted Recovery Centers of America. There are three such outpatient locations in the greater St. Louis area (downtown, West County and South City). Menzies also is a proponent of outpatient treatment. He cites a new drug, Naltrexone, as protecting one of the neurons associated with addiction. It is non-addicting and controls cravings, he says. This approach has the added benefit of safeguarding the patient’s privacy. There is no loss of income and no risk to confidentiality, Menzies says. “The possibility of all these things with inpatient treatment causes great anxiety in people,” he notes. The centers require a minimum of three counseling sessions, many of which take place in the evenings and on weekends. “The biggest problem with inpatient care is something we call the deprivation effect,” Menzies says. “When we are deprived of something, we want it more.” That’s one of the reasons Menzies believes it is preferable for addicts to undergo outpatient treatment in a natural, ‘real life’ environment filled with temptations and cues. Otherwise, he explains, cravings tend to be rekindled as soon as they go home. With the addition of outpatient behavioral counseling, the likelihood of relapse is lessened further, he says. Menzies adds that an in-house, 28-day treatment program in the company of other addicts, not all of whom may be completely committed to the process, might delay recovery. DECEMBER 16, 2015 | townandstyle.com

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Is it Genetics? New Understanding

Joel Eissenberg, Ph.D., is a professor and associate dean for research who studies genetics at Saint Louis University. Although he says there isn’t a simple ‘gene’ for addiction, there are variants of genes that may have an effect on addiction. Variants are small differences in our genes which, by themselves, don’t have a big impact, but together, in certain combinations, may lead to genetic risks. For example, he says one gene variant may make a person especially tolerant of alcohol so that they may not stop drinking at the point when others would. More than a dozen genes have been implicated in addiction to date, although the magnitude of their impact varies. Eissenberg notes that studies on twins have been helpful in determining a possible genetic propensity for addiction. “When identical twins (who share identical versions of every gene), are found to be addicts more often than non-identical twins, we conclude that there is a genetic contribution,” Eissenberg explains. However, it is still hard to know whether the dependency is a result of genetic inheritance or learned behavior. “If, at a young age, a person witnessed their parents abusing alcohol and they themselves become alcohol dependent,” he says, “learned behavior could certainly be a factor.” What he says we can know is that abstinence almost certainly hedges against dependence. “In Muslim and Mormon households, alcohol is forbidden, so we don’t tend to see dependence.” But he notes that we still can’t say there is a genetic component because the aversion to alcohol has to do with belief rather than biology.

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Washington University psychiatrist Dr. Paul Glaser says genes play a role in addiction by either protecting people from or predisposing them to addictions. Although there is no genetic test for addiction on the clinical market, Washington University is one of the few places currently conducting related clinical trials. “Washington University is looking specifically at smoking addiction,” Glaser says. “We hope to understand better who will take to smoking at a younger age, who will smoke with greater intensity, and who will have more difficulty quitting.” Eventually, he says, DNA tests will help physicians pick the right treatment for a patient. “Because of genes, everyone responds differently to different treatments,” he says. “Having a test would reduce trial and error.” Smokers are invited to take part in the study, Glaser says, and will undergo a free DNA test and smoking cessation treatment. (For information, call 314.747.7849). Glaser says the way different ethnicities respond to alcohol may also point to genetics. “Some people of Asian heritage have less of an enzyme that breaks down alcohol. This results in a flushed face and a feeling of sickness,” he says. “That is one of the protective genetic factors that can lead to lower rates of alcoholism because abuse is less likely.” While there is no proof of addiction propensity being passed down through families, Glaser says that knowing about your family history is important. “If there is addiction, we might teach our children to steer clear of the substance altogether, or certainly delay the onset of use.”

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Dr. Sindhura Saini of the St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute, whose main interest is drug and alcohol addiction, believes that ongoing behavioral and psychiatric therapy is vital to the recovery process. “There’s never an end point. People need to understand that recovery is always evolving, and they need to be cognizant always of having had the problem,” she says. Saini emphasizes in particular the importance of stability. “Emotional and financial stability are key factors in the success of a recovery process,” she says. “People tend to relapse because those things are lacking.” When a person has limited financial resources, Saini says AA and NA are good places to turn. “A new thought about recovery,” Saini explains, “is that people need a home base. Sober living homes can help people transition back to a normal living situation. These are cooperative, supportive communities that teach people coping skills.” (For a list of sober living homes, visit soberliving.interventionamerica.org). Major life stressors—death, job loss— might also cause relapse, Saini cautions. “In these cases, the first thing to do is rely on support—a sponsor, a friend. Being open about your feelings seems like common sense, but not all do it.”

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Particularly complicated, as far as moving forward with one’s life, is food addiction. Unlike alcohol and drugs, food is necessary to our survival. Food addiction is one of Jennifer Lustman’s areas of expertise. Lustman is a licensed clinical social worker for St. Louis’ OneLife Weight Loss & Wellness Solutions, which provides coaching, advice, support and a customized diet for people struggling with food addiction. She explains how our environment and relationship to food has changed over time. “Cave dwellers ate as much as they could when food was available because they were never sure when their next meal would be,” she says. “Today, with supermarkets, restaurants and vending machines, we have less to fear, but this has not lead to a healthier relationship with food.” There is more obesity—and disease related to obesity—than ever before, she notes. Lustman says research in the area of food disorders is in its infancy so there is still disagreement among professionals as to how it differs from other addictions. One school of thought holds that the inability to control food craving is due, in part, to the food industry’s creation of foods that are hyper-palatable (loaded with sugar, salt and fat). These ingredients, some researchers believe, might lead to problems with brain function similar to those in alcohol and tobacco addiction, causing an inability to control intake. Other researchers believe that eating habits are within the control of the individual. If this is the case, Lustman says, treatment needs to focus less on food and more on behavior and what interferes with it. “There is compelling evidence to support both theories,” she says. “That makes the issue of disordered eating an area of fertile ground for neuroscientists.” As with other addictions, the struggle to make better choices and lead a healthier lifestyle is ongoing. Because each person is different, Lustman says an assessment of the whole person is important. “Then we can understand more specifically which issues play a role in their behavior and the lifestyle changes that are needed to maintain health.”

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raising leaders Westminster Christian Academy by karyn meyer Ask anyone connected to Westminster Christian Academy, and they’ll tell you it’s a

special place. In fact, the school has a national reputation as one of the top Christian schools in the country, according to Noah Brink, assistant head of school for academics. The reasons for this success go well beyond the classroom. The school prepares leaders for life not only intellectually, but also as confident, capable leaders. What started as a small school on Ladue Road in 1976 is now the second largest private school in the city, with 1,010 students. Serving seventh through 12th-grade students, Westminster is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Brink says the school has a national—and even international—footprint within Christian education. “I came to Westminster this past summer from a Christian school in Memphis, and I knew about it as a high-performing community on many levels,” he notes. And he points out that while Westminster has grown exponentially, it has held onto its commitment to Christian ideals. “We’re very specific in saying we don’t just want our faculty to say, ‘I’m a Christian,’” Brink explains. Faculty need to embrace the faith actively. “We have very clearly defined who we are.” Brink says another philosophy that sets Westminster apart is the belief that every student and teacher is in the image of God. “We don’t see our students as just rational beings,” he explains. “They are complex organisms that we’re trying to prepare to be confident members of the workforce and citizens of the country. Ultimately, they are image bearers, so we also try to nurture the soul, which increases curiosity.” Faculty and staff recognize that involvement in various academic challenges, combined with extracurriculars, creates a well-balanced student, which is why Westminster offers 24 different sports and 45 fine arts opportunities as well as rigorous and engaging academic courses. “Art and athletics fall under my role as assistant head for academics because we believe they are just as much a part of the curriculum as classes,” Brink says. “It’s a holistic view of education.” The philosophy apparently works; students are performing at high levels across the board, he notes. Ninety-nine percent of graduating seniors are college-bound, the top 25 percent of students score an average ACT score of 32.5, the football team ended its season this year at the semi-finals in the State tournament, and the baseball team continues to excel with a winning record year after year. This year, Westminster has eight National Merit semifinalists, and two students received a perfect ACT score. To further challenge students, Westminster started a gifted program this year for eighth-graders and will add two more grade levels next year. “It’s a very rigorous selection process to determine who will be in the program,” Brink says. The students who are chosen receive lessons in a more accelerated format. “This way, they have time for personal exploration and innovative projects. We’re combining students’ intellectual capacity with their creative drive.” Even Westminster’s sprawling, 70-acre, state-of-the-art campus encourages reflection and creativity, offering beautiful facilities and plenty of space for students to collaborate, says Brink. “We want to equip our students not to retreat from the world, but to wisely, compassionately and thoughtfully engage it,” Brink says. “Our desire is that our students can both engage and change the world for Jesus Christ.”

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Cranberry Crimson Mold from sales & special projects coordinator Anna Kaczkowski

Thelma Rose Mizaur Becker, my great-grandmother, made this for special occasions and holidays when her three sons returned home to visit her in Iowa. It’s now become a holiday tradition in the Kaczkowski household when our family gets together.

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Lynne’s Latkes from graphic designer Jon Fogel

My first mentor, longtime Forsyth School second-grade teacher Pat Burridge, shared this recipe with me in the ‘70s and every time I make it, guests rave. Whenever I have a gathering, including at Hanukkah time, I serve it, and it’s so easy!

My mom makes these every year for Hanukkah. She always makes three batches because all the grandkids love them.

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Oatmeal Cake from creative director Julie Streiler

This recipe is from my grandma, Evelyn Anth, who was born in 1910. It’s 120 years old, and she used to say it was her go-to cake: easy to make and everyone loved it!

No-Fail Fudge

from managing editor Stephanie Zeilenga My mom has made this fudge (along with about a dozen other treats!) every Christmas for as long as I can remember! It’s equally delicious with nuts or without.

* ½ c butter (1 stick) Topping: * 1 c uncooked quick oats * ¼ c melted butter * 1 c boiling water * ½ c dark brown sugar * 1 c white sugar * 1 c flaked coconut * 1 c packed brown sugar * ½ c chopped English walnut s * 2 eggs, beaten * Dash of salt * 1 c flour Put the oats and bu * ¼ t salt tter into the boilin g water and let sit for 20 mi nutes. Add sugars an * 1 t baking soda d eggs. Sift together flour, salt, cinnamon, nutm * ½ t cinnamon eg and baking soda, and ad d to oat mixture. Tu rn into a * ¼ t nutmeg greased and sugared 12 x 8 pan. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes. Sp rinkle on topping an d place under the broiler 1 to 2 minutes. Watch be cause it burns easily.

Judy’s Famous Fruit and Herb Stuffing from publisher Lauren Rechan

This is the go-to stuffing recipe of my late mother-in-law, Judy Rechan, that has been handed down and never fails to be a crowd pleaser. She would stuff the bird with it, but you can make it on the side and bake as well.

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Wrap It Up! 1 | Novak Jewelers Oris has created a high-performance, state-of-the-art wristwatch for Force Recon designed to meet the unit’s demanding equipment standards. The Oris Force Recon GMT, based on ProDiver, is renowned for its Rotation Safety System. 14442 Clayton Road | 636.227.7225 | novakjewelers.com

2 | Kim Kuehner Visit Kim Kuehner Sportswear to check out our selection of v-neck merino wool sweaters by Peter Millar: $150. The Ladue Marketplace | 9811 Clayton Road | 314.567.0778

3 | Saint Louis Art Museum Fine bone china mugs feature beloved works by Van Gogh, Monet and other renowned artists and come packaged in a beautiful keepsake box. Microwave and dishwasher safe, $22 to $50. We buy Gold, diamonds, Platinum, Colored stones and WatChes.

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4 | Kennelwood Pet Resorts A Kennelwood Pet Resorts gift card is perfect for every pet and pet parent on your list. Good for boarding, grooming, training, day camp, Invisible Fence Brand products and Paw Prints photography services. 2008 Kratky Road | 314.429.2100 | kennelwood.com

5 | Wilson Lighting Looking for that perfect last-minute hostess gift for a holiday party? Wilson Lighting has countless home decor accessories for the party planner in your life. 909 S. Brentwood Blvd. | 314.222.6300 | wilsonlighting.com

6 | Longmeadow Rescue Ranch The gift that gives twice: a Barn Buddy sponsorship with plush replica delights animal-loving recipients and helps support the horses and farm animals rescued, rehabilitated and given a home at the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch just outside Union, Missouri. 480 Josephs Road | 636.583.8759 | longmeadowrescueranch.org

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Give a unique gift while helping care for rescued horses and farm animals at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch. For your $50 sponsorship, we will deliver a Barn Buddy membership package with a matching plush pet to anyone on your gift list in the U.S. View available Barn Buddies at longmeadowrescueranch.org. Order by December 17 for delivery before December 25. Last minute gift? Print a downloadable certificate. Call (314) 951-1519 for more information.

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8 | Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers Candy for your finger: stacking rings from exclusive designer Lika Behar in peridot, amethyst and rose quartz are set in 24kt. yellow gold and dark silver, $225 each. 101 S. Hanley Road, Building Lobby | 314.863.8820 | heffern.com

9 | Melanie’s Display treasured memories in an ornate gold frame, $42.50. 10277 Clayton Road | 314.993.0664

10 | Sign of the Arrow We have a wide variety of dip dishes and spreaders, from this elegant poinsettia dish with holly spreader to whimsical Santa, snowmen and reindeer designs.

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11 | AlbarrÉ 18kt. gold and diamond stackable bracelets, available in yellow, white or pink gold, make the perfect gift for that special someone. 9711 Clayton Road | 314.997.1707 | albarre.com

12 | Wacoal Outlet Store There are storewide holiday savings at Wacoal Outlet only: 25 percent off everything in the store, including markdowns and designer sleepwear now through Dec. 20. Some exclusions apply. Taubman Prestige Outlets, Ste. 145 | 17057 N. Outer 40 Road 855.216.5446 | wacoal-america.com

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

[ John Mineo’s ]

13490 clayton road | 314.434.5244

[ amuse bouche ] The Scene

Traditional Italian fine dining

The Prices

$6-$13 starters $24-$40 entrees

The Chef

John Mineo Jr.

The Favorites

Tomato, Onion & Anchovy Salad, Filet Trifolato, Pasta Mare Monti, Cannoli

You have to be doing something right to run

a successful restaurant for 45 years. That’s the birthday John Mineo’s in Town & Country is facing in 2016. Of course, now John Jr. runs the place, along with an assist from his brother Sal. Both are ever-present, a nice reminder that this is still a family restaurant. It’s classic Italian, Sicilian to be more precise, and the food is delicious, rich and on the heavier side. The decor is beautiful, creating a sense of intimacy and elegance at the same time. A more casual bar room is available for a quicker bite, and a welcoming patio area out front has heat towers, making it available even on crisp nights. A salad of Tomato, Onion & Anchovy ($9) was noteworthy, its presentation a sign of what was to come. Three fat slices of beefsteak tomato sat on a platter topped with a bit of buffala mozzarella, anchovy fillets

and basil in the classic Caprese salad. It was lightly dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Delicious and satisfying, thanks to the quality of the ingredients and the thick-cut slices. Entrees are heated tableside, an old-school touch that signals formality and elegance—and ensures your plate and its contents are hot. An order of pasta Mare Monti ($27) had as its base flavor the winning blend of clam juice, white wine and olive oil (probably with a bit of butter). The seafood was plentiful—shrimp and clams—and the noodles were well coated with sauce. If you love veal, a traditional spot like this is the place to indulge. Nearly half the meat entrees are veal. It can be had simply with prosciutto and cheese (Modenese) or more fussy, in a cream sauce, like my Veal Gourmet ($33). Thin-pounded cutlets come breaded, crisped and smothered in a white sauce nicely flavored with crab and

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Modenese Modena-style dishes usually denote chopped tomatoes and sage in the

preparation. Modena is a town in the fertile Italian region of Emilia Romagna.

Beefsteak Tomato One of the largest cultivars, these are firm and hold together well, making them ideal for sandwiches. They can grow up to 2 pounds!

Portobello Mushroom Popularized in the 1980s when it was given this exotic name, the giant mushroom is actually a fully mature version of the crimino mushroom, which is a variation of the common white mushroom.

[ aftertaste ] » I like that this is a fancy Italian restaurant, like the ones I grew up with. And it’s really convenient

to where we live in West County, so we can have the same amazing food you find on the Hill, but

close to home.

— michele j. of chesterfield

» For when you want a special-occasion place, this can’t be beat. You are pretty much guaranteed a great meal!

— john s. of creve coeur

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chunks of shrimp. Also in there are delicate asparagus spears, offering plenty of different flavors and variety on one plate. It comes with choice of veggie, potato or pasta, and I chose the green beans, which were topped with a truly delicious tomato sauce—chunky and sweet. A standout dish was the Filet Trifolato ($34), medallions of tenderloin served in red wine sauce with thick-cut portobello mushrooms. Here again, presentation counts. The meaty portobellos added a woody flavor and smooth textural element to the steak and its rich sauce. A side of roasted sliced potatoes was similarly stellar. Do not pass up the cannoli ($6), which is among the best I’ve had. The shell was chocolate flavored and meltin-your-mouth fresh. It reminded me of a warm donut in flavor, and of course there was a creamy ricotta filling and a double drizzle of sauce: cherry and chocolate.

» john mineo jr. PEDIGREE

I worked in my uncle’s restaurant in Palermo, Sicily, when I was 14 until I was 19. And I learned a lot from my mother, father and grandmother.

FAVORITE INGREDIENTs Garlic and olive oil

Favorite st. louis restaurant Tucker’s for somewhere casual, otherwise one of my relatives’ restaurants

Most memorable meal

Michael’s in Las Vegas; it was classic and romantic.

Guilty pleasure food

Pasta. I eat it morning to night.

Photo: Michael Young.

LEISURE

[quick bites

by suzanne corbett

[ curtain calls ]

Standing ovations are expected for The Fox Associates when its Curtain Call Lounge (521 N. Grand Blvd.), STL’s first champagne bar, opens in time to toast the New Year. Complementing the bubbly is a menu of small-plate savories, oysters, caviar and wickedly decadent desserts. A stand-alone nightclub with Siamese-Byzantine décor, Curtain Call is the creation of owners Mary Strauss, Julie Baudendistel-Noonan and Lisa Suntrup, who collaborated with Space Architecture + Design on the sleek look.

[ hog heaven ]

Mike Johnson has done it again: He’s scored a big one with his sixth Sugarfire location, Sugarfire 44, in Valley Park at I-44 and Highway 141. Opened a couple of months ago, the enlarged ‘cue hall follows the same format as his other locales, delicious pies and long lines included.

[ country cousin ]

Gerard Craft is busy gearing up his new Pastaria location ... in Nashville, Tennessee! That could explain why he turned over the chef’s duties at Niche to his second-incommand, Nate Hereford.

[ cup ‘o cheer ]

Santa’s bringing joy at the top of every hour between 4 and 10 p.m. at Lumière Place, courtesy of the casino’s version of The Polar Express, Lumiere Express. The train circles the casino floor selling decadently rich hot chocolate to raise funds for St. Patrick Center. The Express will make its rounds through Dec. 26. If you miss it, no worries. Cups of cocoa to support the cause are available during normal hours at Ozzie’s Sports Bar & Grill.

[ wrap-ups ]

Jamey Tochtrop wraps up his acclaimed Stellina Pasta operations Dec. 31. While Tochtrop explores his options, the spot will continue as an event space and pop-up dining/gathering place, starting Jan. 29 with chef Ben Grupe’s latest dinner series.

After 40 years, Spiro Karagiannis has decided to retire and close the kitchen at Spiro’s original Natural Bridge location. Fans can relax, though, as the family’s other locations remain open. The cash register has stopped ringing at Pizzino, Clayton’s haven for grilled Roman-style pizza, which shuttered Dec. 5. Stay tuned: word is Pepe Kehm of Spaghetteria Mama Mia fame will open a mostly take-out joint there.

Teresa Doggett and Ethan Isaac IN Animals Out of Paper

Front&Center] by donna parrone

A few months back I waxed rhapsodic about small theaters, and recently I was again inspired by what smaller companies can produce. R-S Theatrics is a company that plays out of The Chapel, a nonprofit performance and art space that provides its venue free to local artists. RST presented a new play, Animals Out of Paper, and everything was reminiscent of other small companies with more passion than cash. I found the spare set and lighting to be creative, leaving the play to be ‘the thing.’ While playwright Rajiv Joseph could use one more focused final edit, the play’s premise, finding creativity through loss, was surprising, emotional and often delightful. Helping the play along is the enormous talent of lead actor Teresa Doggett (as Ilana, an international origami star—who knew origami could be so sexy?). Doggett enjoys a storied reputation in town for brilliant abilities in costume design, as well as her onstage prowess. Certainly her cohorts, Andrew Kuhlman as Andy and Ethan Isaac as Suresh, benefited from their scenes with her; all the actors produced fine, nuanced, passionate work. Kudos to director Todd Schaefer on his first gig outside his own company, The Players Project Theater Company. R-S Theatrics is a young company to watch. I had the good fortune to speak with Broadway star and St. Louis actor/playwright Ken Page about his newest project, Sublime Intimacy, which plays at Max & Louie Productions Dec. 4 through 20 in the Kranzberg Arts Center. Page wrote and directed this brand-new play. Page has surrounded himself with a first-rate cast and design staff for his “play with dance,” including St. Louis actors John Flack, J. Samuel Davis and Bethany Barr. The project also boasts local luminaries in the design staff, including the divine Henry Palkes, who crafted and plays the original music, giving each character a specific musical style. Page is enthusiastic about working again with some of his favorite people. Flack, Davis and Palkes, who Page says “speak my language,” worked with him on the hauntingly beautiful Café Chanson (which he also wrote and directed) with Upstream Theater in 2013. The idea for Sublime Intimacy germinated from a painting of a dancer that Page bought at Rothschild’s Antiques in 2005. The dancer was discovered to be a local university student, and the painter, a local instructor who was known to Page. In this ‘memory play,’ five friends remember a dancer who touched all their lives. Through this conceit, Page explores the concept of intimacy in any relationship and when it transcends to sublime. When asked to choose the most intimate moment in the play, Page laughs and references the impossibility of fathers choosing their favorite child, but was eloquent about what he hopes the audience will leave the show thinking: “What is my sublime intimacy? If I have it, do I treasure it? And if I don’t have it, can I get some?!”

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[arts&entertainment] [ december-january ]

by ashley heuer

[ art ]

[ movies ]t&s saw it!

NOW-1/23 julie malone: luminous

Macbeth

» This visceral, fierce and wildly innovative version of Shakespeare’s Macbeth is not to be missed. Stars Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard, as warrior Macbeth and his ambitious lady, were born for the roles. Much of the violence that would normally appear off-screen or muted on stage, including battles, the murder of Duncan and the execution of Macduff’s wife and children, appear up-close, underlining the violent tragedy at the play’s heart. Shakespearean purists will find fault with Kurzel’s

Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Gallery | Free sheldonconcerthall.org Malone’s exquisite oil paintings feature nature re-imagined with the use of bright colors and scratch drawing.

NOW-12/19 New Works by Carlos Reyes White Flag Projects | Free | whiteflagprojects.org

NOW-12/24 Glass Ornament Display

choice to strip the play down to its bones, excising much-loved passages and re-interpreting others in innovative ways. However, I found his choices successful in eliciting the same thrill as when I first encountered Macbeth many years ago. Filmed in the bleak, dramatic Scottish Highlands, every scene, including the most violent, is devastatingly gorgeous. It will give you goosebumps. Should You See It? Yes! —S.Z. Viewed at Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema

Craft Alliance Center of Art and Design-Delmar Loop | Free | craftalliance.org

NOW-4/29 Clay Date Nights

South Broadway Art Project | 7:30-10 p.m. Fridays | $30 per class; passes available southbroadwayartproject.org

[ etc. ]

12/31 new year’s eve live!

Ballpark Village | 9 p.m. | $75-$125 stlballparkvillage.com Ring in the new year with an all-inclusive drink package, midnight champagne toast and access to five of Ballpark Village’s most popular venues.

seen on the screen ALSO IN THEATERS

12/18 Amy Schumer

Scottrade Center | 7 p.m. | $40-$150 | scottradecenter.com

In the Heart of the Sea | Krampus Chi-Raq

Lemp Mansion’s Grand Hall | 7 p.m. | $75 | lempmansion.com

OPENING FRIDAY

12/31 Rock n’ Roll New Year’s Eve 12/31 Celebration at the Ritz

The Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge | 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | ritzcarlton.com

Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Sisters The Danish Girl | Youth

NOW on dvd

He Named Me Malala Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation Maze Runner: Scorch Trials

Classic of the week

White Christmas (1954) The Hi-Pointe Theatre | 10:30 a.m. Dec. 19

[ theater ]

[ kids ]

[ music ]

New Jewish Theatre JCC’s Wool Studio Theatre $39.50-$43.50 newjewishtheatre.org This comedy features the story of a Jewish family’s reaction to its young members’ relationships with people from other beliefs and backgrounds.

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra | Powell Hall $35-$65 | stlsymphony.org Watch the Academy Award-winning animated film while the symphony plays its popular score by composer Michael Giacchino.

The Bach Society of Saint Louis Powell Hall | 7:30 p.m. $30-$75 | bachsociety.org This special evening of music will feature renowned soprano Christine Brewer with The Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra and a beautiful candlelit procession with The St. Louis Children’s Choirs.

NOW-12/20 bad jews »

NOW-12/20 Sublime Intimacy

Max and Louie Productions | Kranzberg Arts Center 8 p.m. | $40 | maxandlouie.com

12/18-12/20 The Nutcracker

1/2 & 1/3 ratatouille in concert »

NOW-1/4 Victorian Christmas at Tower Grove House Storytelling Missouri Botanical Garden | 11 a.m Wednesday and Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday Free with admission | mobot.org

12/23 christmas candlelight concert

12/18 & 12/19 Funky Butt Brass Band Holiday Brasstravaganza

Missouri Ballet Theatre | Edison Theatre | $40 missouriballettheatre.org

12/27 Kwanzaa Celebration

Off Broadway | 9 p.m. | $15-$28 | offbroadwaystl.com

12/31 New Year’s Eve Party

The Pageant | 8 p.m. | $30-$35 | thepageant.com

Peabody Opera House | $30-$82 | peabodyoperhouse.com

Steinberg Skating Rink | 10 a.m.-midnight | $7 steinbergskatingrink.com

12/26 & 12/27 Elf The Musical

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12/31 Pokey LaFarge

12/27 Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Scottrade Center | $36-$72 | scottradecenter.com

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cozy bedding

body pillow

No matter which position you sleep in, Hammacher Schlemmer’s Total Body Support Pillow provides ultimate comfort, cushioning upper and lower extremities and helping you maintain proper spinal alignment. Stuffed with hypoallergenic Fusion fiberfill, it’s machine washable and becomes fluffier and fuller with each washing.

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The elegant and ultra-plush Paris Faux Fur Throw from Soft Surroundings makes any winter nap a bit more snuggly, while adding a touch of decadent style and texture to a bed or sofa.

photo: Soft Surroundings

The weather outside may be frightful, but that’s just a good reason to put on your pajamas and snuggle in bed under a pile of covers. Winter is the perfect time to break out the coziest bedding, from flannel sheets to fluffy pillows and down comforters. Here are some of our favorites.

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massaging bed rest

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from Brookstone is perfect for anyone who likes to sit up and read or watch television in bed. Under the ultra-soft NAP fabric cover, powerful Shiatsu nodes move to provide a relaxing lumbar massage. When not in use, it folds to 8 inches high for under-bed storage.

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Nothing beats down when it comes to winter warmth. The Vienna Goose Down Comforter by Scandia Home, available locally at Sallie Home in Ladue, is filled with 750 fill-power pure Polish White Goose down, sourced from family farms in Poland and handcrafted in the United States. Hibernation never felt so good.

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ylang-ylang infused pillows

Drift off to the light, floral scent of sweet ylang-ylang with these infused, wool-filled pillows from Garnet Hill, covered in breathable, moisture-wicking fabric to help regulate your body temperature as you sleep.

soft flannel bedding

Photo: The Company Store

Flannel provides an extra layer of soft warmth on cold winter nights. The Winter Wood flannel bedding collection from The Company Store features a pretty seasonal design of Cardinals in winter white trees against a gray background in cozy, 5-ounce cotton flannel. Photo: Garnet Hill

memory foam bed topper

For the ultimate night’s sleep, the Memory

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velvet quilt

Is there anything quite as luxurious as being ensconced in velvet? These Chloe velvet quilts by Lili Alessandra, available at Horchow, are soft, simple and stylish in four muted tones with diamond quilting. Photo: Land’s End

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lose the leaks by To n y L a M a rt i n a o f T o n y L a M a r t i n a P l u m b i n g C o mpa n y

There’s nothing more annoying than an unexpected plumbing problem. The good news is many of them can be avoided by simple maintenance. There’s no time like the present to get in the habit of taking care of your home’s drainage systems, from pipes to faucets. ☛ Unclog sink and tub drains by pulling out the pop-up

plug and cleaning out any blockage. ☛ For bathroom sinks, also clean out the little overflow hole. ☛ Soak shower heads in vinegar for 24 hours to unclog mineral deposits. ☛ Cover drains with screens or strainers to prevent buildup of hair, soap and debris. ☛ Drain several gallons from your water heater tank to flush out sediment. ☛ Pour a bucket of water into infrequently used drains (such as floor drains) to prevent bad odors. ☛ Install a back-flow valve in your basement floor drain if you’re worried about sewer backups. ☛ Turn water supply valves (like under sinks) on and off a few times to prevent sticking.

Find, Fix, Replace You also should be on the lookout for corrosion of old pipes. These should be replaced right away. We also recommend replacing your water heater if it’s more than 15 years old.

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American household leaks cause 1 trillion gallons of waste annually, according to the EPA. Water conservation is a huge global concern. The good news? Your family could help save 10,000 gallons of water each year by simply fixing water leaks around the home! Household leaks also can do serious damage to your home. If left unfixed, leaks can spiral out of control to ruin plaster, drywall, and other wall finishes. They can lead to illness-causing mold problems, as well as serious rot problems, which will compromise the sturdiness of your house. Additionally, moist wood invites carpenter ants, termites and rodents into the home. A faucet is not the only source of household water leaks. Be on the lookout for leaky toilets, showerheads, humidifiers, outdoor irrigation systems, pools, fountains and water supply lines. Start by checking your water meter before and after a two-hour period of no water use. Did the meter change? If so, you’ve got a leak. Check out EPA WaterSense and the Alliance for Water Efficiency for detailed information on detecting and fixing common leaks. Repairs may be as simple as tightening a pipe connection or replacing an old toilet flapper. To learn more about water conservation on a daily basis, the Alliance for Water Efficiency also has some great tips for household water conservation. Tony La Martina is the owner of Tony LaMartina Plumbing.

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homework] Dear Homework,

My house sits on several heavily wooded acres in remote West County. I would like to upgrade the entry/arrival impression as well as the outdoor living component. In the photograph, the door on the lower level is the entry door, and it needs a lot of help. Further, I would like to eliminate the three vegetable beds and add a terrace, fireplace, hot tub and lots of boulders. I would also love to add more color, perhaps with pink Dogwood trees. How would you see pulling this all together? Sincerely, —Can’t See the Forest for The Trees

After

Dear Can’t See the Forest for the Trees,

While you have lots of issues, you also have lots of possibilities. As you can see from the new drawing, all of this can be pulled together to make a dramatic effect. Here are some of my ideas: I would add color to the architecture. This could be done by reiterating the redwood stain on the back deck, on the deck rail, entry trellis and entry door trim. This gives a welcome accent to the predominantly gray feel of everything else. Then I would use the same type of stone for the boulders, new retaining wall/fireplace, terraces and cladding of the existing concrete retaining wall. With so much going on, a single color of stone will calm things down a bit. Next, plant bold, simple ‘continuous thoughts’ of landscaping elements, which will help tie the various areas together, but won’t tire the eye with too many different elements or species. I have done the drawing in mid-spring so you can see the full effect of the planting. To me, it looks like a delightful place to spend time. Hopefully this gives you a new perspective on your property. Thanks for asking,

before

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We specialize in affluent homes, and offer the best customer service available and cater to your special needs. Animal friendly. We do a variety of duties. Man hours depend on duties and time in home. Pet sitting available also available. Call for a free estimate. Insured & bonded. 314-852-9787. keepingitcleanstl.com

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Lawn & Garden A Way Without Worries Gardening and Landscaping, LLC Premier landscaping company serving west county for over 15 yrs. Design - Installation - Maintenance Fully insured/Free Estimates/Ref’s. 314-313-1667 Mizzou Crew Landscaping and leaf removal

Call or Text to 314-520-5222 Lowest Prices in town! Leaf Removal & Gutter Cleaning

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Abba’s Hands

HOME HEALTH AGENCY, LLC There is No Place Like Home 314-445-9952

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

Home Improvement REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing. Insured. Free Est. 37 Years Experience. Don Phillips 314-973-8511

HELPING YOUR LOVED ONES

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

Full Service, Affordable, Experienced: Call Dan 314-706-3201

Piano Tuning MCGREEVY PIANO

Tune up the Holidays! Bill McGreevy Associate Member Piano Technicians Guild 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

Plumbing

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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 1/10/16

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Senior Services

Tree Services

Making Homes Safer, For Your Piece of Mind, AND Theirs

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Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial

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Tree Pruning & Removal, Plant Healthcare Program, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B Free Estimate, Fully Insured Call 314-426-2911 www.buntonmeyerstl.com

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---------Light Hauling--------We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or Purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales! Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage LockerLeftovers! FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200

Technology Services

● Whole House Audio/Video ● Wifi/Data ● Cellular Signal Boosters & Amplifiers (Home, Office, Mobile) ● Security/Surveillance Cameras ● Smart Thermostats ● Smart Locks ● Video Doorbells

Making Technology Easy & Fun! 636-244-5230

749 Babler Park Drive | $875,000 | Pr/SqFt: $263.08 Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield | Agent: Scott G. Peterson

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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!

Window Cleaning M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates, Angie’s List, Insured, Dependable, 30+ Years of Experience & Ref’s. Call Mark, 314-805-7367 or Paul, 314-805-6102

5291 Westminster Place | $603,700 | Pr/SqFt: $149.36 Janet McAfee | Agent: Kevin Hurley

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1247 Hampton Park Drive | $925,000 | Pr/SqFt: $214.07 RedKey Realty Leaders St. Louis | Agent: Catherine M. O'Neill

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424 Somerset Ave. | $910,000 | Pr/SqFt: $175.91 RedKey Realty Leaders St. Louis | Agent: Anne Duffy Dunajcik

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13215 Thornfield Lane | $850,000 | Pr/SqFt: $237.17 Gladys Manion | Agent: Wayne Norwood

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405 Berkley Place Court | $970,000 | Pr/SqFt: $241.65 Janet McAfee | Agent: Susan Holden

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363 Babler Road | $590,000 | Pr/SqFt: $119.41 Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty | Agent: Lisa Martel december 16, 2015, 2015 | townandstyle.com

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