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4-1 dayspring arts and education T&S sales exec Jennifer Lyons was wowed by the Bach Birthday Bash at Dayspring Arts and Education, where Bach pieces were played on period instruments.

PICTURED: MELISSA PAYTON, MADALYN MENTOR, RAVI RAGHURAM, REBECCA GARCIA, NANCY SHAAF

— JENNIFER LYONS

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Editor Dorothy Weiner was among the lucky guests invited to sample the new additions to Half & Half’s menu, including the delectable Tess’ Toast.

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COVER STORY – American Heart Association THE INSIDER SAVE THE DATE TALK OF THE TOWNS HAPPENINGS

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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HOSTS THE 2016 METRO ST. LOUIS HEART WALK MAY 14 AT BUSCH STADIUM. THE EVENT IS LOCALLY SPONSORED

BY CENTENE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AND NATIONALLY BY SUBWAY RESTAURANTS. PICTURED ON THE COVER: STANDING: RONE BALDWIN, CENTENE CORPORATION; KYLE ANDERSON, EDWARD JONES; DOUG KNOWLING, RGA; SEATED: OZZIE SMITH. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO FORM A TEAM OR MAKE A DONATION, CALL 314.692.5662 OR VISIT METROSTLOUISHEARTWALK.ORG.

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The editorial team toured Palm Health, a new integrative health and wellness center in Ladue. Resembling a fine spa, the center has revamped the onetime Busch’s Grove to create a soothing, restorative environment and a full roster of medical and spa services.

— DOROTHY WEINER

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from the editor's desk This issue’s special section focuses on ‘money sense.’ (I personally applaud anyone who can make sense of money.) One of our finance stories in the section was prompted by the 2013 book, The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn’t Have to be Complicated.

If you haven’t heard about it, the idea is that everything you really need to create a secure financial future (besides a high-paying job) can be jotted down on a 4x6 index card.

That’s like saying everything you need to know about losing weight is in a diet book. Yes, yes it is. But taking that information and turning it into a sound financial path (or actual weight loss) is a whole other ballgame—that’s why we have financial advisers and diet supplements. There is a huge disconnect, in both instances, between what we know and what we want.

Sure, we should save 20 percent of our income, but that trip to Hawaii looks so restful, the kids will only be young once, and technically we have the money, right?

Well, not really. You’re supposed to pretend that those retirement/investment/savings dollars do not exist and just skim them off the top and ferret them away. The index card also advises us to do other uncomfortable things, like pay off our credit card balance in full, which is another way to say we can’t buy that home remodel, car or other extravagant purchase.

And it tells us to have ‘the talk’ with our money guy: is he/she “committed to a fiduciary standard”? “How, exactly, does he/she get paid?” If you think the answer is, “the fund pays them,’”you probably need that index card advice even more than I do.

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REDUCING RISK AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION by stephanie zeilenga EVERY 40 SECONDS, SOMEONE IN AMERICA DIES FROM CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, which includes heart disease, stroke and congenital heart defects. This makes it the No. 1 killer in the U.S. Medicine can do a lot to help, but the most powerful weapon is prevention. By simply lacing up your sneakers for 30 minutes a day, you can reduce your risk, says the American Heart Association (AHA), which hosts the 2016 Metro St. Louis Heart Walk May 14 at Busch Stadium.

“Heart disease is 80 percent preventable, and the walk not only is a fundraising event for AHA, but it also fits into our mission of promoting healthy lifestyles,” says Jennifer Jaeger, the organization’s executive director. The AHA recommends that people get 150 minutes a week of physical activity, with walking its No. 1 recommended activity. “Everyone can do it, and you don’t have to have access to special equipment,” Jaeger notes.

A two-pronged approach to battling cardiovascular disease—on both the medical and lifestyle fronts—is the core mission of the AHA, which was established in 1924 and brings together volunteers, health care providers, donors and survivors in its cause. In 2014-2015, the nonprofit raised more than $133 million for research on life-saving surgical innovations and drugs. Research funded by AHA has contributed to discoveries of CPR, effective drugs, pacemakers and bypass surgeries, and currently, the organization is investing more than $5 million in studies at local research institutions.

By 2020, it seeks to improve the cardiovascular health of Americans by 20 percent while also reducing deaths from cardiovascular disease and stroke by 20 percent. “Deaths from cardiovascular diseases are decreasing, but the risk factors, such as obesity and diabetes, are increasing,” Jaeger notes.

Signature events like the annual Heart Walk are vital to the organization’s success. More than 10,000 walkers are expected to participate this year, and organizers hope to raise more than $1.7 million. The 2016 Metro St. Louis Heart Walk is sponsored locally by the Centene Charitable Foundation and nationally by Subway restaurants. Rone Baldwin, Centene Corporation executive vice president of markets, is the 2016 chair. Weber Chevrolet is sponsoring the St. Louis My Heart, My Life campaign, which seeks to change the way we think about our health.

“The Heart Walk is one of the American Heart Association’s premier fundraising events,” Jaeger says. One major factor in its success, she says, is local corporate and community involvement. This year, 130 companies will participate, about 30 more than in 2015. Besides encouraging its employees to sign up for the walk, corporations also can get involved through the nonprofit’s Executives With Heart campaign, chaired in 2016 by Brian Donaldson, an Edward Jones principal. “This is targeted toward local executives who agree to raise $3,000 or more for the Heart Walk,” Jaeger says, adding that more than 60 executives are participating this year, an increase of almost 50 percent from 2015.

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Kudos to BARBARA C. ARCHER, president of Archer Wealth Management, on being named to Barron’s annual list of

Top Financial Advisors in the U.S. for the third time.

Published in the March 7 issue of Barron’s magazine, the honor isgiven based on assets under management, revenue produced and quality of the adviser’s practices.

Webster Groves resident JOHN O’LEARY has written a book that is soaring on the Amazon charts.

On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, is the No. 1 bestseller

in the new releases, Business Leadership, Self-Help and Health/Fitness/Happiness categories! The motivational speaker uses his childhood experiences after a devasting fire to inspire people to live life to the fullest.

Hometowners JORDAN WARD and DELANEY GLAZER are on tour with pop heartthrob Justin Bieber!

Ward, son of Kelly Ward, is a grad of Parkway North who studied dance locally at COCA and Charmette Academy of Dance in Webster Groves. Glazer went to Lafayette H.S. (‘14) and is the daughter of Matt and Diane Glazer of Wildwood. Both dancers give a shout-out to hip-hop choreographer Redd Williams.

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most of your friends. You have friends from grade school, high school (of course!), college, work and those you pick up along the way through your kids’ activities. Four years ago, with some reluctance, I went to a happy hour a friend pulled together. She wanted to introduce me to someone she thought could be a new friend. Driving over to Sasha’s on DeMun, I thought: One drink and I am outta there. I have plenty of friends, I don’t need any new ones. And that’s where I met Raschelle, my Backtalk writing partner.

On paper, we are complete opposites. She has an amazing, high-powered job; I had an amazing job but now stay home and write funny columns. Raschelle is not from here and has lived all over the country; I’ve lived within the same 5 miles for 56 years. Raschelle is a single mother with two kids; I have two kids, but also a husband of 33 years (and two dogs). With our differences, we should not get along. And if you read our column, you know we don’t agree on much, but from that night on, we became fast friends.

That night there were several groups of sisters among us, so I announced that Raschelle and I would be sisters. If you take a look at our picture, that would be genetically impossible—my Irish freckles and red hair hardly match her brunette beauty. Almost immediately I started calling her Hoda and myself Kathie Lee, because I thought we were that funny together (even after only one cocktail, honest). To say we clicked was an understatement.

Raschelle quickly entered my world, spending ‘eyeopening’ holidays with my large extended family and taking trips where I made her order bottles of wine and potato chips from room service. And both of us took it seriously when the other suggested we could make tons of money by starting a jam-making business (or other ‘surefire scheme’) that would be featured on QVC. Now that I have finally explained to her certain nuances of St. Louis (like why people care about where you went to high school, that Highway 40 is Highway 64, that yes, the 1904 World’s Fair was a big deal, and that everyone is related to everyone in St. Louis—or at the very least grew up with their cousin), Raschelle is leaving. And I have to say good bye.

Our last Backtalk column has been written, her house is on the market, and the weekend for the big drive across the country to Boston has been circled on the calendar. I’ve not had many friends move away. People seem to stay once they get here, so this whole friendship-at-a-distance is new to me. And to say it has me rattled is an understatement.

I’m sorry if this week’s column is low on laughs, but Hoda and Kathie Lee are splitting up, and while I realize you might miss the Backtalk column (though I hope you never used it for advice, but just for laughs), I am going to miss my pal. Safe travels, Hoda. And just know Kathie Lee will always be right here in St. Louis if you need her. And remember, if someone ever asks you to come meet a new friend, do it. You just might meet your Hoda.

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

Missouri has more than its fair share of chocolatiers. You’ll find that out in a new book by St. Louisan DEBORAH REINHARDT, Delectable

Destinations: A Chocolate Lover’s Guide to Missouri.

Have you ever felt the need to better understand millennials?

A new book by hometowner BRANDON DEMPSEY might help.

The marketing pro, himself a millennial, has penned Shut Up

and Go!: A Millennial’s Guide to Figuring Out What You Want and How to Get It. Dempsey is the managing partner of goBRANDgo!

Even if you don’t want to drive around the state tasting truffles, it ‘s still interesting reading these 20 stories about homegrown chocolate businesses, three of them ‘bean-to-bar’: Patric Chocolate in Columbia, Askinosie Chocolate in Springfield and Rick Jordan Chocolatier in Chesterfield.

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Think of all the wonderful urban parks from coast to coast you’ve visited over the years, and chances are when it comes to naming the best of them, you’ll always come back to your favorite, the jewel of The Lou: Forest Park. Well, USA Today surveyed four national experts on urban planning—top execs at The Trust for Public Land, the National Parks & Recreation Association, the American Planning Association and the Project for Public Spaces—to find the 20 best urban parks in the country. Then a popular vote by readers ranked the top 10, with our very own Forest Park squeaking by Klyde Warren Park in Dallas to snag the top spot. Central Park in NYC was No. 10, surprisingly, with all the hype it gets and despite (or maybe because!) the fact that one of the expert rankers worked for Mayor Michael Bloomberg in the Big Apple’s parks department for 11 years. Prospect Park in Brooklyn was No. 8, but no California city parks made the final cut, including Golden Gate in San Francisco and Balboa Park in San Diego. What’s so great about ‘FoPo’ (as if we have to tell you)? One of the largest U.S. city parks, it is more than 1,300 acres in area, about a third larger than Central Park. Not to mention, many of the city’s greatest attractions are situated on the grounds and most, like Saint Louis Zoo, feature free admission. (But just try finding free parking for the attractions—nevermind, let’s not be curmudgeonly during this moment of glory.)

Trumpet player Clark Terry was born in the Carondelet neighborhood of St. Louis. And he is the subject of the mural on the side of a building along South Broadway (7714, to be exact),

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which was dedicated earlier this month with great fanfare. Yes, there were trumpets to celebrate the jazz giant in the composite featuring three images of Terry, two of him blowing his horn, one in smiling repose.

Terry’s mural is the seventh of 10 planned for that stretch of Broadway, between Bellerive Park and the River Des Peres in Carondelet, a town annexed by St. Louis in the late 1800s. Others commemorate early life along the river. One is more pop; a startling orange background on a corrugated steel surface, two eyes widely staring. Another, of ripening vegetables, is on the wall next to a community garden. So, just how big a deal was Terry? He played with Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones and others.

He is credited with mentoring the likes of Miles Davis and Wynton Marsalis, legendary players in their own right. For the dedication, Champian Fulton played with her touring jazz quartet; she is the daughter of Stephen Fulton, a jazz horn player who was good friends with and studied under Terry for many years. Terry, named a jazz master by the National Endowment for the Arts in 1991, was given the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010. He was 94 when he ST. LOUIS passed away in 2015.

Kenneth and Nancy Kranzberg have done it again: The major arts patrons are flexing their philanthropic muscle on behalf of Washington U. The Kranzbergs plan to make a $2 million gift to support initiatives for the University Libraries and the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, including (and Get Set for Plenty More Capitalization of Proper Names): • $950,000 for the Modern Graphic History Library in the University Libraries, which will be named in honor of Douglas Dowd, professor of communication design in the Sam Fox School and of American culture studies in Arts & Sciences; • $800,000 for the construction of the Anabeth and John Weil Hall at the Sam Fox School; • $200,000 for the Ken and Nancy Kranzberg Fund in the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, in honor of Sabine Eckmann, the William T. Kemper director and chief curator; and • $50,000 for the Gaylord Music Library, part of the university library system, in honor of Dolores Pesce, the Avis Blewett Professor of Music in Arts & Sciences.

BTW, the Kranzbergs’ continuing financial generosity to Washington University is matched only by their contributions of talent, community-wide, in volunteer leadership roles. (Details would probably spill over into the second half of our magazine.)

[ TT TRIVIA ] WHEN WAS THE LAST MAJOR RENOVATION OF PEABODY OPERA HOUSE COMPLETED?

LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | LADUE’S DOGWOOD PARADE AND FESTIVAL GOT ITS NAME, MOST LIKELY, FROM THE CITY’S LOGO, WHICH IS A DOGWOOD BLOSSOM, AND FROM THE LOVELY TRADITION OF LADUE GARDEN CLUB MEMBERS GIVING OUT DOGWOOD BLOSSOMS DURING SAID FESTIVAL.

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The StL has hit a home run with its aptly named Musial Awards. The National Association of Sports Commissions (NASC) recently recognized the Musial Awards as the Locally Created Event of the Year. The award was presented to the St. Louis Sports Commission at the NASC’s annual Sports Event Symposium in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Since 2005, our Sports Commission has produced the awards, which honor Stan Musial’s legacy by celebrating the greatest moments and stories of sportsmanship in North America.

Recent honorees include golf legend Arnold Palmer, baseball Hall-of-Famer Joe Torre, Little League World Series star Mo’ne Davis and Turner network sportscaster Ernie Johnson. Are the Musial Awards a big fish in a small pond? Hardly. NASC is the leading trade organization for the sports tourism industry, with 750 member organizations representing more than 350 cities. And no one has to tell us how nuts The Lou is about sports.

Nor about one of its favorite sons, Stan Musial, who is known as much for his character as his batting average.

Honorees are recognized for extraordinary displays of sportsmanship that represent the best in sports and humanity. This inspirational night occurs annually at the historic, 3,000-seat Peabody Opera House in downtown St. Louis and airs as a primetime television special on our NBC affiliate, KSDK-TV. Presented by Maryville University, the 2016 Musial Awards take place Nov. 19.

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The city will be installing a second garden this spring at the Sutter-Meyer Farmhouse. This is good, because millions upon millions of monarchs (maybe billions, but I lost count last year at 54) migrate south from Canada to Mexico in the fall and northward in the spring. U. City has undertaken a challenge put forth for mayors nationwide to establish habitats for the bugs as they flutter by. Citizens, of course, can work on their own habitats. Plants that attract monarchs will be available at the U. City in Bloom plant sale slated for Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1.

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Jessica Thoelke, a senior at Ladue Horton Watkins, and Myra Dotzel, a junior at Parkway Central, received $5,000 scholarships from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri for their exceptional leadership and innovative Gold Award projects.

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The 26th annual Orchid AAFAir at the Four Seasons Hotel featured cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction to benefit the nonprofit’s St. Louis chapter.

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John Beal Roofing received the Bright Star Award from Owens Corning. The award recognizes the best overall performance by exclusive contractors. The company also was named a Mule-Hide 1906 Legacy Roofing Contractor for its commitment to exceptional customer service and installation quality.

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The Home Builders Charitable Foundation donated $10,000 to Rebuilding Together-St. Louis.

The funds will be used for the Rebuilding Day program, which repairs homes for lowincome elderly and disabled homeowners in the metro area.

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IT MIGHT BE LIMITED EYE CONTACT OR A RELUCTANCE TO SPEAK. It could be a narrow food

interest or a resistance to play. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents differently from person to person, but diagnosis often is based on delays in communication and social skills, and an inability to learn from the environment. Because each case is unique, the most effective treatment also is individualized, says Liz Kinsella, program director and board-certified behavior analyst at Thrive Autism Solutions, recently opened in Olivette. “We build a treatment plan around whatever a family is struggling with,” she notes. Autism may manifest in behavioral excesses or repetitiveness (lining up toys, talking about one thing, only eating one brand of chicken nuggets), but Kinsella says it can be difficult to diagnose because the diagnosis tends to be based on what isn’t present rather than what is. “We look for milestones that aren’t reached, skills a child should have but doesn’t,” explains Philip Abbenhaus, Thrive CFO and vice president.

Thrive offers in-home and clinic-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an approach that uses scientifically validated techniques to teach a child. Currently the only behavioral treatment for autism endorsed by the U.S. Surgeon General and the NIH, it combines close observation with positive reinforcement. “We take overwhelming things and break them down into small, manageable steps,” Kinsella says. An example of this might be interrupting the circuit of repetitious play by gently introducing a different toy. “If the child only plays with trains, we might start building ramps, or putting on toy passengers,” Kinsella explains. She says sign language sometimes is effective. “We might physically help them make the sign for ‘eat’ and then immediately give them food,” she notes. “We repeat this process over and over, and in five days, the child can ask for food by signing on his own.” Being able to communicate reduces frustration and cuts down on tantrums, Kinsella says.

Parents also receive behavioral training. “How parents interact with their child is very important,” she says, referring to ways the family can encourage things like eye contact. “Instead of simply giving the child a granola bar, we suggest parents hold it up to their eyes so they have to look at them first.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more and more youngsters are being diagnosed with ASD, but it is unclear how much of this increase is due to a broader definition of ASD and better diagnosis. In 2010, the CDC estimated that 1 in 68 children had some form of ASD. (Boys are five times more likely to have it than girls.) “Our awareness of what places someone on the spectrum has changed greatly over the past 15 years,” Abbenhaus says. “That may be because we now know there are effective ways to treat it.” Kinsella agrees: “We see things differently now, and that quirky uncle who never married or held down a job is being viewed through a new lens.”

Dr. David Callahan, a pediatric neurology specialist at Washington University Clinical Associates, says many children with autism can benefit from 25 to 40 hours every week of intensive ABA, interventions for a period of one to three years to achieve maximum effectiveness. While therapy at any age is beneficial, he adds the younger a child is when treatment begins, the better. Thrive’s clients range in age from 17 months to 17 years.

THRIVE AUTISM SOLUTIONS OFFERS SCIENTIFICALLY VALIDATED TECHNIQUES TO TREAT CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. TREATMENT TAKES PLACE IN THE HOME OR AT THE OLIVETTE CLINIC. PICTURED ON THE COVER: LIZ KINSELLA, THRIVE PROGRAM DIRECTOR, AND KAYLIE CARNES, BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN, WORK WITH CHILDREN IN AN INTIMATE SETTING. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.932.2402 OR VISIT THRIVEASD.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY | COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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We salute our Team Members of the Year

We proudly applaud our Team Members of the Year – those from our headquarters here in

St. Louis and those from our locations throughout the United States. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to helping our clients succeed financially.

Cami Adcock Angela Amighetti-Bell Judie Ashbaugh Greg Ballard Kurt Batchelor David Bendert Chris Book Jessica Bowman Lisa Braden Molly Brantley Rhamel Brown Mason Burnham Christi Carner Sue Casey Christine Cleary Andy Close John Coffey Desiree Coleman Calvin Cosio Sara Dameron Joanie Davenport Mitzi Difilippo Nathan Drew Courtney Ellis Paul Evans Lisa Gerrie Angela Gilliland LaKiesha Givens Joel Glasco Angela Gourley Bryon Greene Jean Guetterman Tom Hajek Sandra Hardy Jan Harrington Phil Heisner Jonas Hellie Regina Hensley Shelly Hern Terri Hilmes Ann Holder Aaron Holman Melanie Horner Tiffany Howard Wendy Hyland Kory Isenberg

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FINANCE

BY ALEXA BEATTIE

HAROLD POLLACK, SOCIAL SCIENTIST, IS A MAN OF FEW WORDS. Or, at least he is when it comes to finance. A few years ago, after meeting Helaine Olen, author of the bestselling Pound Foolish, he was inspired to boil down the dizzying superabundance of financial advice to 10 simple rules succinct enough to fit on a 4-by6-inch index card. In 2013, he and Olen published The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated.

“I’ve thought about doing it for myself a thousand times,” says David Ott, founding partner at Acropolis Investment Management, who suggests the card first might be divided into two categories—financial planning and investing. In terms of planning, Ott suggests saving 10 to 20 percent of income (“Easy to write, but hard to do”), buying term life insurance (if you have dependents), having a low-rate mortgage (“Anything around 3.5 percent”) and maximizing tax-efficient accounts like IRAs, 401(k)s and a 529 college saving plan. He says his bullet points for investment would be a.) to diversify (by company, by geography, by stocks or bonds); b.) to find low-cost investments and c.) to maintain your discipline.

He also recommends a basic estate plan that, first and foremost, takes care of children in the event of your death. “These are uncomfortable decisions to make,” Ott says. “But they are much more necessary than figuring out ways to save on estate taxes.”

Ott adds, however, that following this advice is hard. “I compare it to a healthy body,” he says. “We know the simple steps required, but when it comes to saying ‘no’ to the things we want, it’s not as simple as it sounds.”

Meanwhile, Peter Dolan, founding partner of Plaza Advisory Group, cautions against a one-size-fits-all, index-card approach. He says without an understanding of our own unique relationship to money, certain financial strategies aren’t relevant. He refers to the principles of ‘behavioral finance’—how emotions (specifically fear and greed) govern our decision-making—and says the more emotional we are, the more we behave in counter-intuitive ways. “When the market’s doing well, people want more and buy.

When it’s low, they panic and sell. It isn’t logical,” he says.

Dolan is the author of The Integrated Investor, which he co-wrote with son Ryan, an investment analyst at Plaza Advisory Group. Dolan says the book explores common finance myths and dishes up tidy wisdoms on subjects like diversification and risk.

“Look carefully at the measurements of risk,” Dolan says. “And definitely diversify your investments. You want all 14 clubs in your golf bag, but you want each one to do something different.” In other words, it’s not the number of investments you have but how unique each one is in terms of its character and purpose. He also recommends staying away from media hype that generates either fiscal fear or excitement. “See things in the context of history, and make the most of advanced research,” he counsels.

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The CHESTERFIELD DAY SCHOOL board of trustees voted unanimously to appoint RACHANA CREETH as head of school. She came to CDS as a parent before joining the staff as director of finance and administration, and later interim head of school. Creeth earned a bachelor’s degree in finance at the University of Illinois.

The MATHEWS-DICKEY BOYS’ & GIRLS’ CLUB announced KARL GRICE its new chairman of the board. It also elected Jack Raymond as vice chairman, Robert Minkler Jr. as treasurer and Tamee Reese as secretary. A Mathews-Dickey alum, Grice was the architect of the organization’s facilities and has headed the board operations committee for three years.

STACY ABELES has been promoted to executive director of development for the St. Louis market of MARCH OF DIMES. She joined the local division in 2014 as director of special events. Abeles graduated from Indiana University and holds a certificate in event management from George Washington University School of Business.

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ACROPOLIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC Sakis Salas, CFP® I’m CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. I joined Acropolis in 2006 and am responsible for client relationships as well as portfolio analysis and management.

Cynthia L. McKillip, MBA, CFP®, AWMA, CDFA I have a passion for helping individuals and families achieve security and independence by offering quality advice and effective implementation. There is more to investment management than just numbers; I believe in building long-term relationships based on mutual trust and respect.

Cliff Reynolds, CFA Responsible for client relationships, as well as portfolio analysis and management, I am a member of the Investment Committee and work with other members to develop Acropolis’ overall investment policy and strategy.

Matt Bower I specialize in working with physicians, executives, professional athletes and retirees to protect and preserve their wealth. Another area of expertise is multi-generational planning, where I often work with three generations of the same family.

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I specialize in helping highnet-worth individuals and institutional clients navigate the financial market.

Dedicated to staying current, I accumulate and assimilate information to keep clients aware of new developments and expanded opportunities.

I focus on understanding clients' current situations and anticipating future financial needs in order to devise financial strategies to suit each one’s particular circumstances. Above all, I earn their trust by maintaining regular, clear and direct communication.

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Q| A VERY DEAR FRIEND IS MOVING AWAY, AND I’M FEELING DEVASTATED. I AM GOING TO MISS HER, OF COURSE, BUT I HOPE OUR FRIENDSHIP ENDURES. DO YOU THINK WE CAN MAINTAIN OUR FRIENDSHIP WHEN IT BECOMES LONG DISTANCE? —PEN PALS FOR LIFE

PATTY | Yes, but you are going to have to make an effort. Let me give you an example. My husband’s best

friends are all from college and live in different states. They are not the types to text, Snapchat or even talk on the phone, but each year they manage to find a way to get together for three or four days and act like they did when they were in college. I suggest you and your friend agree that regardless of what you have going on, you will meet on an annual basis just to have fun. If you manage to communicate lots in between, consider it a bonus.

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RASCHELLE | I couldn’t agree with Patty more on this one. Long distance friendships—unlike long

distance romantic relationships—can be done. We have at our disposal airplanes, cars and trains, and we have phones that have been updated to the point where one is literally somewhere on our bodies most of the time. (Remember when there was one phone in the house, usually attached to the wall in the kitchen?) We also have Facebook (for the older folks here), Twitter and Snapchat (for the more hip among us), and we have Skype and FaceTime (modern-day TV phones right out of the Jetsons). What I’m saying is we have all the tools to keep our friendships alive and friends in our lives no matter where we live.

So cry because your friend is leaving, but cheer up because no matter how far away she is going, she’s literally an Instagram away.

Q| MY WIFE’S BEST FRIEND WANTS US ALL TO GO ON VACATION TOGETHER THIS SUMMER, WHERE WE’RE BASICALLY LIVING UNDER ONE ROOF, EATING COMMUNAL MEALS AND GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER IN WAYS THAT I MOSTLY FIND APPALLING. IT’S NOT THAT I DON’T ENJOY THESE FRIENDS, BUT I HAVEN’T WANTED TO ‘GO IN ON’ A SHARED RENTAL AT THE BEACH SINCE SOMETIME IN THE 1990s. HOW CAN I STOP THIS TRAVESTY BEFORE IT BECOMES REALITY? —LIFE’S A BEACH

PATTY | What is wrong with you? Go on vacation with people you like. I am 56 years old and still vacation

with my friends from college. All of us know there will be times when not everyone is going to be up for doing everything together, so as long as that is understood, go enjoy yourself. Lighten up. Treasure the fact that you have friends who actually want to be with you. If you can’t wrap your mind around that, then stay at home and encourage your wife to go without you.

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RASCHELLE | Yes, life is indeed a beach. I guess I would have to harken back to some advice I gave

last month and say this is a good problem to have. I mean, you are basically complaining about how to vacation. Unlike last month, I won’t lecture you on the importance of gratitude (you can look it up if you are so inclined). Instead, I will simply remind you that life is short, and your friends and family are everything! So go on the trip, listen to Pearl Jam, wear flannel, enjoy your people. Hey, the 1990s were pretty good, if I recall correctly.

PATTY HANNUM IS BEYOND SAD THAT HER WRITING PARTNER AND DEAR FRIEND IS MOVING TO THE EAST »COAST BUT PROMISES TO VISIT AT LEAST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. WITH THE VERY LAST EDITION OF BACKTALK, RASCHELLE BURTON WANTS TO THANK THE READERS AND »REMIND THEM THAT SOME ADVICE IS NOT WORTH TAKING. SO LONG, ST. LOUIS!

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have a beautiful mother’s day!

AS WE COMMEMORATE, HONOR AND CELEBRATE MOTHERS, LET US ACKNOWLEDGE THEM FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL STYLE. HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE ITEMS THAT WOULD WORK AS AN ENSEMBLE FOR ANY MOM’S SPECIAL CELEBRATION.

The Dress

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Fresh Scent

Fragrance is as much a part of the wardrobe as clothing for many women. Some wear their tried and true favorite daily; others like to test the waters with new scents. As seasons change, consider a lighter floral for spring and summer. Jo Malone’s Wild Strawberry & Parsley is the perfect match for a colorful Mother’s Day dress!

Wrap Around ELIE TAHARI, $468, NEIMANMARCUS.COM

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A must-have accessory for every woman’s wardrobe, a wrap or shawl puts sleeveless back into your life!

Even when it’s warm outside, air-conditioned spaces are anything but. So this versatile item does double duty, offering both warmth as needed and a little camouflage for upper arms.

Tip: When not using your shawl, wrap it around the handle of your handbag for a convenient—and fashionable—accent.

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ELLEN’S PICK Of THE MONTH ›› Save My Bag, $115 What better way to care for your handbag than to wash it? Save My Bag allows you to do just that! The fabric is soft and ideal for traveling, especially if you need to shove it into your luggage to keep within the carry-on limit. These bags are light, colorful and squishable—and so much fun!

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Washington University presents the 87th Annual Fashion Design Show at 7 p.m. April 24 at the Missouri History Museum. More than 20 sophomore, junior and senior fashion design students will present their original designs.

Tickets are available through the Edison Theatre Box Office, 314.935.6543 or online at edison.wustl.edu.

See the highlights from runway shows around the world at 6 p.m. April 26 during the Fashion Group International’s 2016 Fall/Winter Ready-To-Wear Trend DVD Presentation. It covers apparel, shoes, handbags, jewelry, hair and make-up looks.

Held at the T-Rex building downtown.

Follow facebook.com/fgistl, RSVP to FGI@yahoo.com or call Emily Huey at 314.486.9342 with questions.

A truly inspiring event takes place May 1 when Lift for Life Academy’s sixth annual Celebrating Success Fashion Show comes to The Ritz-Carlton. The city’s first independent charter school, Lift for Life Academy started with faith and a great idea. Now the remarkable facility includes a fashion component for kids with design talent but limited resources to make their dreams come true. The annual show presents original designs from students, a chance to meet and chat with them, and a luncheon and silent auction that raises funds to benefit the program.

For ticket information, call Amber Johansen at 314.231.2337 ext. 218 or visit liftforlifeacademy.org.

Accessorize!

Meet creator and St. Louis local Robin Franklin of Splendid Company, which produces colored gemstone jewelry set in 18kt. yellow gold and offers loose gemstones. This St. Louis-based company designs one-of-a-kind pieces exclusively available through Neiman Marcus stores around the country. You can meet Franklin during a personal appearance April 29 and 30 at our local Neiman Marcus.

Come one, come all to the 10th Annual Old Bags Event April 26 at The RitzCarlton. Don’t let the name fool you! Enjoy cocktails and appetizers while bidding on a vast collection of new and gently used designer handbags from such illustrious nameplates as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Tory Burch and others. It’s all for a great cause: Proceeds benefit Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition.

For ticket information, call 314.367.8373 or visit foster-adopt.org.

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MONEY WISE PLAZA ADVISORY GROUP by karyn meyer PUTTING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE IN THE HANDS OF SOMEONE ELSE can be daunting—but

Plaza Advisory Group proves it doesn’t have to be, says founding partner and principal Peter Dolan.

For 30 years, the independent financial services firm has relied on a unique approach to wealth management, one that goes beyond the industry’s usual reliance on selling products, says Dolan, and instead focuses on what clients envision for their future.

“The term ‘financial adviser’ is very broad,” he says. “From day one, we wanted to distinguish ourselves and design our firm around the investor, put ourselves on the same side of the table as them.” The team emphasizes attentive customer service and financial-based education, explains Dolan, who says many larger firms are heavily focused on marketing and sales goals for products like mortgages and mutual funds. “We focus on what clients want to do with their life,” he says.

“That’s the first step. During retirement, most of our investors hope to spend time with family and friends, travel, or try out a new career.”

Plaza Advisory Group maintains a select client base of affluent individuals, families and businesses, locally and across the country. “We want to make sure we’re working on our clients’ behalf instead of spending time soliciting new ones,” Dolan says. “We add clients when we see an opportunity to provide value.” Recent additions came last year when adviser Sherry Delo joined the firm as senior vice president, bringing along her valued clientele and a similar approach to integrated planning.

Many clients have been with the company for 20 to 30 years, which gives Plaza advisers the opportunity to develop more personal relationships. “They trust us with the intricacies of their lives,” Dolan says. “They want life to move forward.” For most, that means continued access to the lifestyle they have built. In the next stage of their careers, some of the firm’s clients are looking to make more meaningful impacts in the local business community, whether that’s through investing in companies or sitting on various boards, public or nonprofit, Dolan says. Others choose to go back to school or pursue passions like history and art by auditing classes at Washington University or becoming docents at the art museum. “We provide the structures, strategies and tools so they can do that,” Dolan notes.

In today’s world, with news available 24/7 and global issues constantly affecting the market, the complexity of wealth planning continues to expand. Plaza’s strategy of helping clients through the maze has resulted in more well-informed and successful investors, he says. “Our investors want to understand what is going on in the world and how their portfolios are designed to protect on the downside and have opportunity on the upside of the market,” Dolan says. To help with this, the firm relies on its signature financial-based education. “We involve clients in everything we do so that when current events happen, they aren’t concerned,” he says. “We explain how their portfolios are diversified so they have proper expectations of how they will perform in different markets.”

Dolan says one of the biggest hindrances to meeting long-term goals is emotion-driven decision making, like reacting to global headlines or daily market volatility. “To combat this, we offer technology solutions so clients can access their portfolios in real time, and our specialists make things easily understandable in an industry that is designed to be confusing and intimidating,” says Dolan. “We help clients work through all the clutter—and understand it. It’s all about giving them the tools to be confident and involved in their financial future.”

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[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE

Bustling Midtown fast-casual chicken shack

THE PRICES

$3 to $7.50 starters, $9.50 to $13.50 platters

THE CHEF Rick Lewis

THE FAVORITES

Hot Fried Chicken, Southern Greens, Bread Pudding with Creme Anglaise, Buttermilk Biscuit, Dill Pickles, Vegetarian Sandwich

SOUTHERN IS ADJACENT to the uber-popular Pappy’s,

whose owners have branched out from barbecue into fried chicken. Chef Rick Lewis, most recently of Quincy Street Bistro, is at the helm, and he’s brought along his expertise in comfort food. The interior is appropriate, with chicken-crate and chicken-wire touches. Much of the seating is communal at tall tables. Dinner is served only on Friday and Saturday evenings until 7 p.m.

This is a place where fried chicken is king, but other fried favorites come in a close second. There’s fried catfish, green tomatoes, Mofu and even fried bologna (in sandwich form). I watched intrigued as they fried the veggie of the day, brussels sprouts, in a deep-fry basket. Like at Pappy’s (and Dalie’s out west), you wait in line to give your order, then have a seat and the food is brought to you on a metal restaurant pan.

An order of 2-Piece White ($10) came piping hot and delicious with a thick-battered crust. You can order your heat level (this is Nashville-style ‘hot’ chicken), so the choices range from ‘cluckin’ hot’ to mild, which will still have a bite. My ‘hot’ order was definitely lip-

burning, so be forewarned. Plates come with two sides, bread and pickles. The pickles are divine, a little sweet and a little dilly. They’re not on the menu as a separate dish, but if you ask, you can get some for $3.

Don’t laugh, but a Mofu sandwich ($11), made with local tofu, was delicious. It came with a block of tofu deep-fried hot (in both senses of the word) piled onto a brioche bun with baby lettuce, pickle, tomato and creamy buttermilk-lime dressing. Each bite was a dripping, crunchy, hot mess.

A Large Fish Plate ($13.75) lived up to its name with a pile of curled catfish fillets. The fish was fresh tasting, but the thick crust overpowered all but the largest of them, leaving you with the sensation that you just made a meal out of fried breading. It also came with two sides of your choosing. Don’t miss the Buttermilk Biscuit ($3.25), which comes as a mini-loaf of delicious, moist bread accompanied by whipped butter and a stellar apple butter.

On one visit, the sides ($3 each) came to the table cold, but the second time around, that was remedied.

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WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT SOUTHERN FOOD?

MOFU Tofu made by a St. Louis-based company, from non-GMO soybeans HOPPIN’ JOHN A traditional Southern dish made with black-eyed peas, white rice, bacon, onions NASHVILLE-STYLE CHICKEN This refers to spicy-hot fried chicken fried in lard and seasoned

with cayenne and, often, hot sauce. It is attributed to Nashville because the originator of hot chicken is thought to be the family of Andre Prince Jeffries, owner of that town’s Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack.

[ aftertaste ] » When they say ‘hot’ chicken, they really mean it! It’s ultra spicy, crunchy, moist and delicious.

The sides also are delicious, and the place has a cool, casual vibe, too.

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The food was fantastic, and the Southern vibe was apparent both in the style of the restaurant and in the menu, all the way down to the Southern greens. The buttermilk biscuit is not to be missed!

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The best of the bunch was the Southern Greens, which were slightly bitter and cooked with bits of pancetta.

The brussels sprouts veggie of the day had good flavor and, surprisingly, didn’t taste fried or even oily. They came tossed with slivers of red pepper. The Hoppin John included andouille along with its white rice and black-eyed peas. And the Maple-glazed Butternut Squash came largely mashed, but not overly sugary.

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy were deliciously potato-y but needed salt and pepper. The Mac +Cheese, creamy and crunchy from breadcrumbs, tasted like it might have some beer in there.

At the register, a chalkboard lists a few desserts— tempting ones: banana pudding, chocolate brownie, bread pudding, etc. There were no regrets over our Bread Pudding with Crème Anglais. The texture was soft and doughy, the sauce deliciously creamy and sweet. Speaking of sauce, ask for one to enjoy with your meal. We had some General Tso’s sweet and spicy Asian glaze, thick and sugary, that went well with all the savory food.

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It’s the food I grew up eating. It reminds me of my childhood, and I like the satisfaction on people’s faces when they’re eating it.

WHY NASHVILLE-STYLE ‘HOT’ CHICKEN?

There weren’t any around here, and it is taking off really big in Nashville and surrounding areas.

WHERE DID YOU GET THE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR SIDES? There are the usual staples, but we have added things like Hoppin’ John, which you rarely see. We are trying to find sides that complement the chicken.

FAVOURITE MENU ITEM?

If not chicken, then the fried bologna!

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[ blues & bbq ]

What could be more natural than Blues and BBQ? That’s what SUGARFIRE founder MIKE JOHNSON must have thought when he located his sixth restaurant adjoining the National Blues Museum last month. Located at 605 Washington Ave., this spot will be led by head chef David Molina working two Ole Hickory smokers from Cape Girardeau. Catering for private events at the museum also will be available.

[ open (& almost open) ]

THE SLIDER HOUSE, in the Market at McKnight Shopping Center,

has been doing a brisk business now that it’s finally open. The old Petra spot on Kirkwood Road at Jefferson Avenue is set to become CLUB TACO in the near future.

[ fiesta weekend ]

Give the Gift of Animals Always and Be Remembered Forever.

When you become a member of the Saint Louis Zoo’s Heritage Society, your generous gift creates a memorable legacy for you while guaranteeing that our Zoo continues to be one of the finest in the world–leading the way in animal conservation and providing unforgettable visitor experiences for years to come.

Be remembered forever by considering the Saint Louis Zoo in your estate plans. Contact Lori A. Sullivan at (314) 646-4509 or visit stlzoo.org/plannedgiving for more information.

HACIENDA in Rock Hill hosts its 48th

annual Cinco de Mayo celebration May 5 through 7. There is no cover charge when the party kicks off at lunchtime May 5, as a DJ and live music start at 1 p.m. On May 6, Herradura Tequila from Amatitán, Jalisco, is offered, and on May 7, tastings of Port Royal Honduran lager take place. Salud!

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SEOUL TACO is set to bring its Korean-influenced Mexican food to downtown Chicago. Owner DAVID CHOI opened his first brick-and-mortar location in the U. City Loop in 2012 and another location in Columbia, Missouri, in 2015.

[ mark your calendars ]

Tomorrow, April 21, is the Dining Out For Life fundraiser to benefit Saint Louis Effort for AIDS. More than 100 local eateries participate by donating between 25 and 100 percent of dining tabs to the nonprofit.

[ up-and-coming ]

SHAYNE McCRADY, a cook at The Gatesworth, snagged top honors as STUDENT CHEF OF THE YEAR at the 2016 American Culinary Federation Central Region competition. Next step: the nationals in July, in Phoenix, Arizona. A Maplewood resident, McCrady is a grad of the culinary program at St. Louis Community College Forest Park— very impressive!

Mother’s Day and brunch go together like pancakes and syrup! (It’s coming up on May 8.) Some suggestions for a special morning meal— and a few standout dishes—include: Poutine at KINGSIDE DINER, Clara Cakes at HALF & HALF , the delectable spread-with-a-view at BIXBY’S in the Missouri History Museum, and the to-die-for Lemon Ricotta Blueberry Pancakes with sea salt caramel butter at THE TAVERN CWE.

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THERE IS MUCH TO BE SAID FOR A STRONG PRODUCTION that has many excellent elements,

great actors, a good script, excellent design and skilled directors. When you have all that, but one element is off, sadly, it tends to stick out like the proverbial ouchy thumb. And you might say, “Well, they got everything else right.” Yet you would be equally justified to say, “How did this get missed?”

New Jewish Theatre’s production of Old Wicked Songs has a glamorous set by Dunsi Dai that calls up the Old World elegance of Vienna. There is an excellent script by Jon Marans in which he gives us subtle, nuanced characters that require actors who can inhabit these roles with equal subtlety and grace. Certainly, director Tim Ocel has that in one of his actors; Jerry Vogel is having a terrific run playing secretive men—Imagining Madoff, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Shining City and now this.

His Mashkan is charming, a trifle sad and tremendously complex, but Vogel pilots the character with aplomb.

Unfortunately there are only two actors in the entire play and the younger man, Will Bonfiglio, plays Stephen Hoffman, a burned out piano prodigy and Jew masquerading as a Protestant. Bonfiglio is not as nuanced, his anger and obnoxiousness come off as his only notes, and we are no closer to understanding him at the end of the two and a half hours than we were in the first scene. Director Ocel has to take responsibility for this, either by not having guided him to a fully realized character or not casting someone who could get there. That said, Vogel’s performance alone is worth the price of admission, and the play certainly fulfills the essence of the script, in which every life requires sadness and joy.

The same could be said of The Rep’s latest offering, Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing, which has tremendous actors and a slick combination of movement, media and music. On the surface, it’s all delightfully intriguing to the audience. It’s when you ask yourself what the author is trying to say that we end up with a bit of a mess. The play is part bio of a great pitcher who might have been the one to break the color barrier, had he been a bit braver; part Greek tragedy, a man brought down by his own flaws, except that he triumphs in the end; and part exploration of racial issues in America.

It looks wonderful, all swirling music and lights and a surreal video of Paige’s fear of ‘whitening’ himself, which was excellent but unsupported in the script. The acting all around was first-rate. I especially liked the two women: Vanessa A. Jones, who played the elegant, learned Mrs. Hopkins, and her daughter Moira, played by Tsilala Brock. They were so delightful I wish they had a scene that could pass the Bechdel test, you know, where women can talk about something other than their men. Mrs. Hopkins also gives Moira some terrible advice on how to get ahead in the world by ‘catching’ a man with money. These women were better than the words they were given to say.

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Ridley Pearson, local adventure writer St. Louis County Library Headquarters | 7 p.m. | Free slcl.org

95.5 Spring Jam Starring Anthony Hamilton The Fox Theatre | 7:30 p.m. $45-$125 | fabulousfox.com

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Bill Maher Peabody Opera House 7:30 p.m. | $32-$96 peabodyoperahouse.com

Augusta Plein Air Art Festival Various locations in Augusta, Missouri | Free augustapleinair.com

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Bill Burr: The Third Party The Fox Theatre | 8:30 p.m. $45 | fabulousfox.com

Qfest St. Louis Cinema St. Louis Hi-Pointe Backlot Theatre $10-$12 | cinemastlouis.org

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Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival Touhill Performing Arts Center $13-$35 | touhill.org

Mother’s Day 2016 Trunkshow Craft Alliance Center of Art & Design | Delmar Gallery Shop Prices vary | craftalliance.org

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Bosnian/American Mustard Seed Theatre Fontbonne University Fine Arts Theater | $25-$30 mustardseedtheatre.com

Greater St. Louis Book Fair West County Center | $10 the first day, free the rest of the fair stlouisbookfair.org

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Breakfast With the Very Hungry Caterpillar The Butterfly House | 9-10 a.m. $15-$20 | mobot.org

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Fairy Tale Tea with Cinderella The Magic House 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. | $15-$20 magichouse.org

Fiber Art Section: gallery walkabout with Sun Smith-Foret and Riverworks Project artists St. Louis Artists’ Guild | 6:30 p.m. stlouisartistsguild.org

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St. Louis Earth Day Festival Muny Grounds | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Also in Theaters: • The Jungle Book • Criminal • Barbershop: The Next Cut • Francofonia Opening Friday: • Elvis & Nixon • The Huntsman: Winter’s War • Miles Ahead Now on DVD: • The Revenant • Norm of the North • The Lady in the Van

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See Water: Watershed Cairns and Riverwork Project The exhibit, with a mission of heightening awareness about our water supply, focuses on the rivers that define our region.

St. Louis Artists’ Guild | Free | stlouisartistsguild.org

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The Sound of Music The beloved story of Maria and the Von Trapp family features timeless songs like ‘My Favorite Things’ and ‘Edelweiss.’

The Fox Theatre | $30-$88 | fabulousfox.com

Earth Day: Party for the Planet Saint Louis Zoo | 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Storytelling: global musical adventures St. Louis Symphony Powell Hall | 8 p.m. | $25-$87 stlsymphony.org

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Oh dear, what a mess. It might be easier to say what isn’t in this new movie about the ‘80s (billed misnomerishly as “the spiritual sequel to Dazed and Confused”). There’s no humor, no tension, no pathos, no arc, no new twist on a decade that inspired wonderful films like Boogie Nights, Back to the Future and The Breakfast Club. In fact, it isn’t a story at all, but a tedious plod through an inconsequential string of dull scenes, shamelessly lazy depictions of ‘80s college life. Someone (we don’t remember who, and it doesn’t matter) fills a water bed with a leaky garden hose and chugs beer through a plastic baseball bat. Someone puts cheap cologne down his trousers and has sex in a closet. Someone half-reads a Jack Kerouac novel, babbles philosophical nonsense after a suck on a bong, punts beer cans off a roof and talks on an avocado-colored phone.

So it isn’t strictly true that there’s nothing here, for there are 1980s cliches by the fistful.

This is paint-by-numbers ‘80s: disco balls and Gremlins, plaited belts and polyester, pointycollared shirts. There’s enough Schlitz to sink a ship, and by the end, we were bored stiff with jocks in bad hair and high-waisted, bulgy-crotched jeans. Even the music’s lazy: ‘Shake your Groove Thing’ … ‘Ladies Night’ … I said a hip hop, hippie to the hippie, and so (tediously) on.

Sadly, there’s no comeuppance for the jarring sexism that rears its unattractive head in full-screen breast and buttocks shots (and words like ‘poontang’), or the director’s perplexing decision to cast a single black actor.

About halfway through, one of the jocks (did we even mention they’re all members of a baseball team?) says, “We’re in the early innings. We’ve got a whole game to play.” Need we say our hearts sank?

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14th Annual Herb Days Plant Sale The sale spotlights 100 herb varieties, including the 2016 Herb of the Year, the pepper plant. To celebrate, several varieties will be offered, including banana, bell and poblano.

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Missouri Botanical Garden | Free with admission | mobot.org

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Ladue Dogwood Parade and Festival The annual parade and festival includes live music, classic cars, horse-drawn carriages, clowns and food from favorite local restaurants.

Ladue Horton Watkins High School and Ladue Middle School | 9:30 a.m. parade, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. festival Free | cityofladue-mo.gov

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way they look to match the way they feel. “Back in the old days,” says Dr. Natalie Semchyshyn, SLUCare Physician Group cosmetic dermatologist, “surgery was the only option for looking younger, but now, ‘small’ treatments like Kybella are making a big difference. It’s very exciting.”

When it comes to an aging face, says Semchyshyn, it’s about balance: “The cheeks sag, the skin at the eyes and temples thins, the chin comes out.” But Semchyshyn says by addressing issues like a double—or triple—chin, balance can be restored for youthful results. Kybella, she says, is proving particularly effective for neck fat, and may have implications for fat in other areas of the body in the future.

Kybella, which was FDA-approved in 2015, is a lab-manufactured version of deoxycholic acid—a naturally occurring substance in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of fat cells. Semchyshyn says it is administered by injection and two to four treatments are typically performed two months apart.

She explains that once destroyed, fat cells can’t reform. “If a person gains a large amount of weight after the procedure, they would gain it in another part of the body,” she says.

Semchyshyn, who participated in FDA testing, calls the procedure “remarkably safe,” and says it has minimal side effects. She cites swelling, soreness and numbness as usual reactions, and recommends that patients lessen bruising by avoiding blood-thinning compounds like aspirin, fish oils and vitamin E. In the worst case,

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she says a patient might experience nerve damage, which could result in an asymmetrical smile. But she says this condition is rare and completely reversible.

DR. NATALIE SEMCHYSHYN AND PATIENT The treatments, which Semchyshyn says take little more than 15 minutes, involve mapping the area of chin fat with a grid of dots one centimeter apart, being careful to avoid the nerves that run along the jawline. “We calculate the number of injections based on the number of dots,” she explains.

Depending on the size of the area, a person might need between one and three vials of deoxycholic acid. Semchyshyn is quick to note that the Kybella needle is very small and treatment proceeds quickly. “Patients may experience an intense feeling of warmth caused by the destruction of fat cells,” she says, “but ice packs help to alleviate the sensation.”

Semchyshyn says in some cases, improvement may be visible after the first treatment, however most people see significant results after the second treatment.

“In a younger person, the neck goes right back,” she says. “But an older person with skin laxity may notice a slight increase in sagginess.” Most people, however, are happy just to have the fat gone, she adds.

KYBELLA, A RECENTLY FDA-APPROVED PRODUCT, IS PROVING PARTICULARLY EFFECTIVE FOR NECK FAT, AND MAY HAVE IMPLICATIONS FOR FAT IN OTHER AREAS OF THE BODY IN THE FUTURE. PICTURED ON THE COVER: DR. NATALIE SEMCHYSHYN CONSULTS WITH A PATIENT. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT KYBELLA AND OTHER COSMETIC PROCEDURES, CONTACT SLUCARE COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY, 2315 DOUGHERTY FERRY ROAD. CALL 314.977.9666 OR VISIT SLUCARE.EDU/COSMETICDERMATOLOGY. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY | COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP

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At The Lifestyle Center anti-aging clinic, medical director Dr. Richard Moore specializes in both invasive and noninvasive body-contouring. For stomach fat, he says a procedure called Tickle Lipo is particularly effective and far less traumatic than traditional liposuction. Not only does the cannula (a tool used to suction fat) selectively separate (rather than tear) the fat from fibrous connective tissue, but it does so in a relatively painless way. Discomfort is greatly reduced because the instrument ‘tickles’ the nerves and confuses them.

“Some people laugh through the entire procedure,” he says. A full recovery takes four to six weeks, but patients may return to work within a few days.

\ Vanquish ME, is a noninvasive procedure that allows the patient to resume all normal activity instantly. The device works, Moore says, by delivering radio frequency energy to heat (and kill off) fat cells. He estimates between 30 and 40 percent of cells are destroyed in the process, amounting to a noticeable reduction in size after the four-treatment series. A larger person may lose as much as 5 inches on their gut, he says, while someone with a smaller pooch might shed an inch. Moore adds that another benefit of Vanquish ME is it also can tighten skin and improve cellulite. Tickle, on the other hand, is better for sculpting and provides an excellent source of fat for transferring to bottoms and breasts, areas patients sometimes want to enhance. Moore notes that only the subcutaneous fat above the muscle can be removed; the deeper, visceral fat that builds up around the organs and causes life-threatening medical problems can be reduced only by weight loss. “When sculpting bodies, we still always emphasize the importance of a healthy lifestyle,” he stresses.

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As more minimally invasive treatments are developed, an increasing number of people are interested in simpler ways to improve their physical appearance, says Dr. Marissa Tenenbaum, West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University. Buttock augmentation by fat transfer is particularly popular, she says. “It’s an excellent option for women near their ideal body weight looking to reshape their bottom with some natural tissue,” she says, adding that surrounding areas can be liposuctioned to improve the ‘balance’ of that area. Contrary to expectation, Tenenbaum says sitting is possible post-treatment because fat is transferred to the upper, rather than lower, buttock.

Bruising and swelling are the main side effects.

Tenenbaum also uses a new procedure called Cellfina to treat the appearance of cellulite in bottoms and thighs. With a small, needle-sized device, this procedure addresses the primary structural cause of cellulite, the connective bands woven throughout fat in the thighs and buttocks.

The FDA-cleared, one-time treatment is done inoffice with numbing medication; it smooths bottom and thighs by ‘popping out’ dents and dimples.

Tenenbaum stresses that patients need to maintain their weight for best results, which can last— according to manufacturers—up to two years.

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Arg!—the dreaded bra strap roll. It's a very common problem, says Dr. Terry Myckatyn, associate professor of plastic surgery and director of cosmetic surgery at Washington University Medical School. Myckatyn, however, offers a solution to this, and other embarrassing fat problems. (Back fat, anyone?) CoolSculpting, a relatively new, noninvasive treatment, kills fat cells by freezing, he explains. A phenomenon called 'popsicle panniculitis'—the loss of cheek fat from sucking a frozen popsicle—is the idea behind the procedure, which may result in a 15 to 20 percent fat reduction, Myckatyn says.

CoolSculpting machines work by drawing fatty tissue toward the surface and delivering intense, controlled cooling. Myckatyn says fat is more sensitive to cold than other types of tissue, which means it is intentionally 'injured' during this process, but well before muscles, bones, nerves and skin can be adversely affected. Until the area numbs, a patient may feel a tugging or pinching sensation.

Once the fat cells die, they are eliminated naturally by the body's immune system. Myckatyn says new fat cells are generally not produced unless a person gains a massive amount of weight. He cautions that if a patient doesn't pursue a healthy lifestyle, existing fat cells can grow bigger.

“The challenge, however, is not to deflate the balloon too much, or else you're left with a lot of loose skin, which then requires surgical intervention,” Myckatyn says. He calls liposuction a more effective fat-removal method, but cites CoolSculpting as an option for those who want to avoid surgery. A newer version of CoolSculpting that reduces treatment time from one hour to 35 minutes comes out in May.

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If you look in the mirror and feel a change is needed, it could likely be as plain as the nose on your face—literally. While facial fixes are numerous—eye-lifts, cheek and chin implants, face-lifts—many people dislike the size or shape of their nose, the most prominent feature on the face. Yet the thought of having a nose job may be overwhelming. Will I look natural? Will there be telltale signs? Could I develop other complications that affect my look or breathing?

Those issues need not be concerns with modern rhinoplasty, the technical name for a nose job, says Dr. Brock Ridenour, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. First and foremost, he recommends working with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon, one who has performed the procedure many times and is wellversed in all the options. “Having trained with some of the most renowned rhinoplasty surgeons, I’ve developed a set of guidelines that will give patients optimal results,” Ridenour says, adding that rhinoplasty has become one of the most sought-after procedures among his patients. The one-size-fits-all nose is a thing of the past, he notes. “We focus on modest and measured refinements that will complement the patient’s skin, facial features and ethnic identity,” Ridenour explains. Additionally, today’s procedures strive for minimal excision of bone and cartilage. “Our emphasis, of course, is on achieving a realistic and pleasing appearance while preserving the functions of the nose,” he says. That means rhinoplasty might include contouring of nasal cartilages to correct a deviated septum or other airway obstruction and soft tissue ‘padding’ grafts to prevent visible irregularities beneath the skin, depending on a patient’s particular situation, Ridenour explains. “The ultimate + goal is an improved, natural shape that is strong enough to resist change and deformity + over time.”

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Dr. William G. Hart of Hart Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Institute explains how brachioplasty (arm surgery) can improve a niggling problem for many women. An invasive surgical arm-lift is particularly helpful, Hart says, for people who have experienced massive weight loss following bariatric surgery, and it has gained popularity in recent years.

This surgery involves liposuction and leaves a scar that usually runs from elbow to armpit. However, Hart says new barbed sutures designed for deeper layers of skin have greatly improved the scar’s appearance. After the liposuction, excess skin is removed, Hart says.

Post-surgery drains are removed after three to five days, and compression garments are worn for two to three weeks.

A patient may require general or local anesthesia with sedation for the surgery, which takes one to three hours.

Hart says the most effective noninvasive procedure he has used involves radio frequency energy, administered by a probe, that heats and liquefies fat and cauterizes blood vessels and fibrous tissue between skin and muscle. An added benefit, he says, is the reduction of loose skin. “As the probe moves closer to the skin and heats it, the dermis contracts,” he explains. Scarring is greatly reduced because the probe enters the body through small incisions at the elbow.

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Thanks to stars like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry, over-the-top nail art has dominated the beauty industry, from YouTube to high-profile magazines. Season after season it seemed as if there were endless possibilities for designs, stickers and even trinkets that turn a nude nail into a mini kaleidoscope. But like any trend, eye-popping nails are swiftly being replaced with more subtle, delicate polishes and bold, solid shades. Fresh and chic, simple nail art is slowly making its comeback to the mainstream, one nude nail at a time.

ROSÈ ALL DAY The rose gold trend is spilling over from jewelry to nails. Give your fingers and toes a rich shine with Butter London’s Champers Nail Lacquer, an opaque rose gold hue. Unlike yellow gold or silver, Champers (British slang for champagne) is a bit more subdued, making for the perfect pop of color.

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Big Results, Little Downtime We offer non-surgical, FDA-approved procedures for men and women: Cellfina™ first in Missouri to offer a 1x treatment to reduce cellulite Kybella™ remove fat under the chin, non-invasively Ultherapy® tighten skin on the neck, face and chest without needles CoolSculpting® freeze and eliminate stubborn fat with no downtime

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BOLD BLUE Blue tones were all over the spring/summer 2016 runways, and it definitely didn’t go unnoticed. Make a statement with Essie’s Pool Side Service cerulean blue. This shade’s crisp color will pair easily with sun-kissed skin and tropical sundresses.

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GREEN TIP Who said French manicures are out of style? Update this classic design by swapping out white tips for green. Yes, green. A cream base nail makes for the perfect backdrop against a kelly green tip.

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Keep the green tips skinny and just don't put any color on your nail bed for a chic update. Try Anya by Julep for a glamorous shade of green.

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MATTE IS THE NEW BLACK A fresh update on a classic, matte polish is the new black. Check out OPI’s Matte Top Coat.

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GET IN LINE Nail art can get pretty complicated, but novices, rejoice! The latest trend does not require certification or surgeon-like precision. Just a thin simple line, horizontal or vertical, painted across each nail is an equally elegant and simple embellishment. Just pick your two favorite contrasting colors, one for the nail bed, the other for the line design. Sally Hansen offers great nail pens for perfectly straight lines.

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» now or later?

Would you rather have $20 now, or $40 next week?

That’s a question WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY School of Medicine researchers have been asking as part of an inquiry into the genetic component of the preference for instant reward. “Every day we make decisions about obtaining immediate gains, which come at the cost of delayed but larger advantages,” says ANDREY ANOKHIN, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry.

By studying adolescent twins and using mathematical formulas, Anokhin’s lab has identified genes that he says appear to be involved in that preference. The work is significant, he says, because of the possible connections between this sort of decision-making and binge drinking, drug use and nicotine dependence.

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A vaccine to prevent dengue fever discovered by a SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY researcher has been approved for use in Mexico. According to the World Health Organization, about half the world is at risk of developing this virus, which is spread by mosquitoes primarily in tropical and sub-tropical regions. DR. THOMAS CHAMBERS, then associate professor of molecular microbiology and

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Although nearly one-third of the world’s smokers live in China and two-thirds of Chinese men become daily smokers before age 25, SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY research is showing that there may be an overall decline in smoking by male teens. “Even though the smoking rate remains high in China, over the last 25 years, the rate of adolescent males starting to smoke has lessened by 1 percent a year,” says JIN HUANG, Ph.D., assistant professor of social work at SLU’s College for Public Health and Social Justice. Huang and his team studied 2,400 males between ages 15 and 20 from four different kinds of neighborhoods—from rural communities to highly populated cities—and discovered that the most marked decrease was in urban areas. “Teens in more

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» amino acids for growth A team of researchers from WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY School of Medicine has found that insufficient intake of essential amino acids and the nutrient choline is linked to stunted growth. “Stunting affects half the children in rural Africa and millions more elsewhere in the world,” says DR. MARK J. MANARY, the Helene B. Roberson Professor of Pediatrics, who led the study. Manary and his team partnered with Johns Hopkins University, evaluating blood samples of 313 children, 12 to 59 months, from rural Malawi, and found that 64 percent of them were stunted, based on WHO growth curves. Eighty percent of these children were found to have low levels of all nine essential amino acids. Manary, who spends several months a year in Africa treating malnourished children, says the goal is to find a means—by way of a food product or additive— to reduce the condition. The findings are published in an online issue of EbioMedicine.

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THERE’S ONE THING MOST MOMS HAVE IN COMMON: While they’ll splurge on the kids, their friends and even the family dog, they often won’t do it for themselves. Keeping that in mind, we’ve compiled a few frills to pamper mom this Mother’s Day. She may not need a silk sleep mask or French-milled bath soap, but if she doesn’t deserve it, who does? Give your mom something luxurious this May 8!

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This brand is known for its handy ‘planner,’ a self-contained case with room for all your essentials, including a binder for personalized color palettes.

A silk sleep mask will make those transcontinental flights a little more bearable. $39 MASK AT SEPHORA

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There simply are no better soaps. The French maker, est. 1795, offers boxed sets with large and luxurious bars. The scents, all floral-based, range from spicy sandalwood to sweet gardenia. $82 AT SALLIE HOME

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This limited edition scent is completely enticing with exotic floral elements from the pear tree. $130 AT NEIMAN MARCUS AND NORDSTROM

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young college graduate in his 20s. “I must have driven that circle a thousand times, always saying to myself that if I were to become successful enough to live anywhere I wanted in St. Louis, it would be there,” he recalls.

He and his wife were living in Richmond Heights when, remarkably, a new lot became available in the prestigious neighborhood in 1987. “Oscar Buder, one of the original founders of the Carrswold subdivision, had kept a side lot next to his house open,” the homeowner says. “His wife lived well into her 90s, but when she passed, the estate decided to sell the house and lot separately.” That proved to be good news for this admirer of the area. Even though the couple had already given an earnest deposit on another property nearby, they sacrificed the money to build their dream home.

“We always loved the idea of living in a mature neighborhood, and this one offered a park-like setting still very close to downtown Clayton.”

He says his mother had always designed the houses he lived in growing up, which influenced him to adopt that skill as a hobby. “I wanted a Georgian Colonial style and drew up basic ideas for the layout,” he explains. Several key things were incorporated into the floor plan: a large, open kitchen; breakfast room and family room area; an attractive office and library; and a dramatic two-story entryway. Architect Carl Day and builder Jerry Vouga brought the homeowner’s visions to life with a cherry wood-paneled office, great room with cathedral vault ceiling and gourmet kitchen.

“Our favorite area is the kitchen and adjoining family room” he says. “It’s all so open with great views from the large windows overlooking the pool.” He says when they hosted parties, most often around the holidays, they could comfortably fit 100 guests.

The couple did a major remodel about three years ago to expand the master suite, which offers private access to a tiled balcony overlooking the backyard. “We originally had another smaller bedroom and bath on the same side of the house as the master,” he explains. “But we completely gutted everything and combined the space.” Other changes were less dramatic, like enclosing an outdoor area that once opened to the porch to create an atrium. “You feel like you’re sitting in a greenhouse in there,” he says.

The couple now resides full-time in Captiva, Florida, where they built a vacation home in 1998, but the homeowner admits selling the house will be bittersweet. “Florida is where our life is now, but we spent almost 25 years on Carrswold. It’s where we raised our two daughters, so it’s difficult to leave.”

7 Carrswold Drive ~ Clayton ~ $2,595,000 This inspired residence has been re-imagined to create a one-of-a-kind colonial.

The two-story entry showcases a striking sight line to the pool. Perfectly arranged for entertaining, the formal dining room, formal living room, gourmet kitchen and adjoining great room are sure to please. Work from home in the cherry wood paneled office with pocket doors, wet bar and fireplace. On warm days relax in the atrium before a dip in the pool. The master boasts a spa-like bath, fireplace, a huge dressing area and access to a tiled balcony. Expansive lower level includes the fifth bedroom, bath, exercise room and massive rec room.

750 South Hanley #30 | Clayton

This end unit has a flexible open floor plan with large rooms and wonderful light. The spacious condo has a large great room, two bedrooms and a third nicely sized room. The master bedroom has a huge closet and a full bath with double sinks. There is another full bath and powder room plus a utility room with washer and dryer. The kitchen opens to a wonderful porch overlooking the skyline of Clayton.

$619,000

Clayton - 314.725.5100 Town & Country - 314.569.1177

267 Magna Carta | Creve Coeur

Lovely center hall Colonial in popular Runnymede, sitting on over an acre! There is an entertaining sized dining room, wonderful den and cozy living room. An updated kitchen and enormous family room addition with coffered ceilings and fireplace. Finishing the first floor is a mudroom and laundry room. The second floor has a great master suite with a remodeled master bathroom. Plus three spacious bedrooms sharing a full bath.

$657,900

25 Marshall Place | Webster Groves

This three bedroom, two and a half bath home is an unmatched blend of gracious living, walkability, privacy and history.

The historic home is carefully maintained, and surrounded by 0.68 acre lot filled with massive oaks, perennial gardens flowering trees, and a stone patio backing to woods. Downtown Old Webster is only a five-minute walk from the house.

$549,900

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DEAR HOMEWORK,

Love our house, but it’s looking dated, very ’90s to us. We would love any input in changing siding, windows, landscape or anything else to make it look more modern.

It’s too white from October to April. We aren’t attached to anything—in fact, I hate that second-floor porch over the door. Any suggestions are welcome.

Sincerely, —TRAPPED IN THE ‘90S

DEAR TRAPPED IN THE ‘90S,

Luckily, your home has many assets. It has a nice wide lot and is well framed by large trees. The classic ‘center hall Colonial’ is a look we can easily enhance, and your limegreen front door is a great starting point for a livelier color scheme.

I think the problem with your house is not so much that it feels like ’90s, but that it is brought down by builder-grade details. The front porch and the center, second-floor windows are clumsily handled. The shutters for the arched windows and the less-than-lush landscaping also lower the tone of the whole presentation.

You will notice I have rebuilt the porch with a more classical feel and included a bold, round window and eyebrow attic window. The arched ground-floor windows now have appropriate arched shutters, and I have added a second-level window in the garage wing. These architectural upgrades give the home a more timeless feel.

The landscape enhancements include plantings to isolate the neighboring properties. A low evergreen hedge follows the curve of the circle drive and ties the whole façade together. Several flower beds add summer color, while teal shutters will add interest in the dead of winter.

To my eyes, your house now looks like an elegant estate rather than just another home on a street.

—HOMEWORK

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52 Godwin Lane | Ladue

Tucked away on a private lane, this meticulous renovation is everything your next home should be- ideal for entertaining and everyday living.

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30 BRIGHTON WAY # 1S | $775,000 3 Bedroom/2.5 Bath, newer condo desirably located near Shaw Park! Beautiful traditional unit boasts 3 exposures offering many lightfilled rooms within the 2,507sqft. according to 2010 appraisal. Secure entry, 2 parking spaces, elevator to all floors, and storage locker.

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4443 PERSHING | $425,000 Fabulous investment opportunity. 4 - 1 bdrm units with FR, separate DR & Kitchen. Incredible location in CWE!

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2120 SOUTH WARSON ROAd | $2,249,000 Exquisitely designed home situated on 3.3 acres. Main floor master, two kitchens, pool, screened lanai, & 4-car garage.

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CLAYTON/RICHMONd HEIGHTS 4 BRENTMOOR PARK | $2,750,000 Gorgeous Georgian-style home on 1.5+ acres. Impeccably manicured lawn, pool, carriage house, and greenhouse.

26 SOUTHMOOR dRIvE | $949,000 Stately 2.5-story on sought after Clayton street. Large yard with pool. 6BR/4.5BA.

21 WINdSOR TERRACE | $1,600,000 1.5 story Rehnquist home on quiet cul-desac. Open floor plan, main floor master & 3 BR suites on 2nd floor. Ladue schools.

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13 OAKLEIGH LANE | $1,149,000 4 BR/4 BA home sits on almost 1 acre. Pool, patio, eat-in kitchen, formal dining & living room. Partially finished basement.

$ 37 COUNTRYSIdE LANE | $950,000 1.5 story home at the most private end of Countryside Lane. 5 BR/6 BA home sits on just under 2.0 level/flat acres.

245 N. PRICE ROAd | $949,900 19-year-old 4BR/4BA 3,900+SF home on private .7-acre lot. Open floor plan and main floor master.

9 dOGWOOd LANE | $749,000 A major renovation makes this modern Ladue home one-of-a-kind. Expansive addition opened kitchen & living rooms.

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5 TREEBROOK LANE | $599,000 Charming 4 BR, 3.5 BA home w/ over 2,500SF. Beautiful, light-filled rooms w/ scenic backyard located on a private cul-de-sac.

2660 SOUTH WARSON ROAd French Estate on 3 acres in the heart of Ladue. This 7 BR/8 full, 2 BA home has been restored & updated for today’s lifestyle.

15 GLEN CREEK | $479,900 Add personal touches to this ranch in the heart of Ladue or build on desirable lane w/ many newer homes.

2 UPPER WARSON ROAd | $3,720,000 5 years new. Colorado-inspired 5BR/8BA/9,200SF TLA. Finished walk-out LL to pool, spa. Backs to wooded 3.6 acres.

304 NORTH LINdBERGH BLvd | $299,000 Residential building site over 1 acre in the desirable top-rated Ladue school district.

9 TERRACE GARdENS | $3,300,000 Stunning Green-Built smarthome. Fabulous, almost new, unparalleled custom estate home.

5BR/9BA/11,000+ TSF.

52 WESTMORELANd | $1,100,000 Historic Mansion created in cut tumbled limestone across from Forest Park! Sellers invested over $500,000 in improvements.

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30 HUNTLEIGH WOOdS | $1,899,000 5 BR/7 BA home all on 3+ acres in Ladue school district. Finished lower level, pool, pool house and much more.

CREvE COEUR 47 WILLIAMSBURG ROAd | $2,250,000 Country French manse. 1.2 acres. Main floor master, viking kitchen, & saltwater pool. 6 BR/9BA. 10490 LAdUE ROAd | $1,795,000 Completely renovated. Ladue schools.

Terrazzo, custom ironwork & museum lighting. Luxe master suite. Guest house.

12306 MONTSOURIS | $489,000 Renovated ranch in Lac Du Bois neighborhood! Wood floors, 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Main floor laundry, 3-car garage.

WILdWOOd 18832 WILdHORSE CREEK | $1,295,000 Sophisticated Colorado-inspired contemporary. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls w/ open floor plan. Private retreat on 2.1 acres.

CHESTERFIELd/BALLWIN 19 RIdGE CREST dRIvE | $455,000 Beautiful home in the popular River Bend Estates. 5 beds/3.5 BA. Over an acre with spectacular views.

494 BRIGHTSPUR | $219,000 3BR/2BA spacious ranch w/ beautiful backyard w/ two private patios. Located on quiet cul-de-sac.

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dOGTOWN 6928 WISE AvENUE | $143,000 Big things come in small packages. 3+ BR/ 2 BA, updated. Walk to Dogtown, the Cheshire, Starbucks & Forest Park!

OLIvETTE 6 STACY dRIvE | $969,000 Newer 2-story home, hardwood floors throughout, 4 BR/5.5 BA, master suite, finished LL, fenced yard. 3-car garage.

9445 OLd BONHOMME | $737,500 Elegant and updated ranch sits on 1.8 acres in Ladue Schools. 3 BR/5 BA, 5 garage spaces, in-ground pool & separate apartment.

KIRKWOOd/dES PERES 4 TOPPING LANE | $1,349,000 Newer 1.5 story luxury home convenient to best shopping & restaurants. $500,000 in improvements. Over 7,600 Sf total living areas.

2124 WESTvIEW AvENUE | $484,900 3 BR/3.5 BA w/ updated kitchen. Master bedroom suite w/ vaulted ceilings & walk-in closet, 2 screened in porches & patio.

3 RANCH LANE | $649,000 Spectacular 1.5 story, 5 BR home rested on an acre w/ 3 season porch & luxury master bathroom suite.

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Abundance of updates, custom flooring, new deck and much more!

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40 BRIGHTON WAY, 2S | $625,000 Fabulous condo near Shaw Park! Secure entry, elevator, 2BR/2BA, neutral decor, 2 balconies, 2 garage spaces.

622 FOREST COURT # 1C | $619,000 Luxury 2 BR/2 BA first floor condo.

Expansive private terrace.

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Two-car attached garage. Gated community.

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New kitchen w/ stainless appliances, granite counter tops, APRIL2br/2ba.

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405 Tamarack Drive | $399,000 | Pr/SqFt: $152.93 RedKey Realty St. Louis | Agent: Penny Davis

14417 Rue De Gascony Court | $560,000 | Pr/SqFt: $258.66 Laura McCarthy-Town & Country | Agent: Margaret Liggett

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581 Upper Conway Circle | $737,500 Coldwell Banker Gundaker-T & C | Agent: Mary Gettinger

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7612 Walinca Terrace | $505,000 | Pr/SqFt: $242.79 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Ted Wight

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4525 Laclede Ave., No. 15 | $493,500 | Pr/SqFt: $210.00 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Katherine Wienstroer

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7366 Chamberlain Avenue

Wildwood | $1,262,000 4 Bedrooms | 3 Full and 2 Half Baths

University City | $259,000 3 Bedrooms | 1 Full and 1 Half Baths

The Koenemann Team 636-394-2424

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124 Worthington Oaks Drive

Anne Miceli, 314-775-2050

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Creve Coeur | $924,900 5 Bedrooms | 4 Full and 1 Half Baths

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1616 Dearborn Drive | $430,000 | Pr/SqFt: $166.99 Janet McAfee | Agent: Elizabeth Coulter

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2 Ellsworth Lane | $685,000 | Pr/SqFt: $213.86 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Ted Wight

3 Ladue Manor | $759,000 Laura McCarthy-Town & Country | Agent: Tracy Sheffler

36 Magnolia Drive | $795,000 | Pr/SqFt: $240.54 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Diane Denny

750 S. Price Road | $1,030,000 | Pr/SqFt: $297.26 Janet McAfee | Agent: Ann Carter

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7549 Gannon Ave. | $357,000 | Pr/SqFt: $218.75 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty | Agent: Denise Ryckman

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11 Bon Aire Drive | $481,000 | Pr/SqFt: $161.90 Gladys Manion | Agent: Rex Schwerdt

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Find the one that means home to you. Call Dave and Sabrina Robb today!

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7241 Maryland avenue, university City ▪ $585,000 A thoughtfully designed addition to this University City home brings a modern touch while maintaining the architectural detail of the original home. Walk to Washington University, Downtown Clayton and the Metro.

25 Plant avenue, WeBster Groves ▪ $549,000 Steps away from the shops and restaurants in Downtown Webster Groves, this exquisitely upgraded home is set on a deep lot with mature trees and breathtaking foliage.

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9701 ladue road, ladue ▪ $949,000 A touch of New England in the Heart of Ladue; this gracious colonial home is set on more than an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds.

8015 stratford drive, Clayton ▪ $950,000 This Clayton Gardens home has been meticulously updated! A newly finished rec area with added living space, media room, study and full bath complete the lower level of this ideal floor plan.

Price reduced!

127 n. BeMiston avenue, Clayton ▪ $1,050,000 This Brownstone in the heart of Old Town Clayton offers a superb location with the convenience of modern day living. A home with both formal and informal spaces and an open floor plan, perfect for entertaining.

67 CrestWood drive, Clayton ▪ $949,000 This classic 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in Claverach Park features hardwood floors, a cast stone fireplace, art glass windows, and a beautiful beam-vaulted ceiling in the living room. An updated kitchen, sun-room with built-in bookshelves and the master-suite are sure to impress!

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1 Muirfield Lane Town & Country $1,049,000

37 Portland Place Cwe $1,450,000

21 Upper Ladue Ladue $3,100,000

410 north newstead, Unit 9S Cwe $395,000

8700 white Avenue Brentwood $259,900

LuxuryCollection 9847 litzsinger road, Ladue.

$6,650,000

11 aPPle tree lane, Ladue.

$4,850,000

21 uPPer ladue, Ladue.

$3,100,000

19 CarrsWold driVe, Clayton.

$2,595,000

26 roClare lane, Town & Country.

$2,499,000

BluFFs oF st. alBans, St. Albans.

$2,389,500

2463 oak sPrings lane, Town & Country.

$1,988,000

1041 lay road, Ladue.

$1,965,000

23 soutHMoor driVe, Clayton.

$1,799,000

6 aPPle tree lane, Ladue.

$1,799,000

110 Dielman Road Ladue $1,775,000

1516 sHePard road, wildwood.

$875,000

165 dooraCk lane, Kirkwood.

$277,500

8 rio Vista, Ladue.

$869,000

8700 WHite aVenue, Brentwood.

$259,900

108 CluB Creek Court, St. Albans.

$850,000

1592 greenField Crossing Court, Ballwin.

$244,999

1867 ironstone, Des Peres.

$849,500

2426 roCkFord aVenue, Rock Hill.

$147,000

369 Merlot lane, St. Albans.

$849,000

2532 FranCes aVenue, St. Louis.

$144,900

2648 WynnCrest ridge driVe, wildwood.

$834,900

5819 arsenal street, St. Louis.

$74,900

219 troon Court, St. Albans.

$790,000

2192 WHite lane, Chesterfield.

$774,500

ReSiDenTiAL HomeS 422 HeatHerMoor Court, St. Albans.

$749,000

30 BelleriVe Country CluB, Town & Country. $1,795,000

9 WilloW Hill, Ladue.

$749,000 $699,000

110 dielMan road, Ladue.

$1,775,000

2530 nortH geyer road, Frontenac.

40 Portland PlaCe, Cwe.

$1,750,000

1306 soutH geyer road, Kirkwood.

$675,000

2 Holiday lane, Frontenac.

$1,695,000

8 Forest CluB driVe, Clarkson Valley.

$659,000

2 log CaBin driVe, Ladue.

$1,695,000

4585 austin knoll Court, St. Charles.

$649,000

5105 lindell BouleVard, Cwe.

$1,595,000

10129 ConWay road, Ladue.

$622,900 $525,000

ConDominiUm/ViLLA HomeS $719,900

622 Forest Court, unit 2C, Clayton.

$675,000

710 soutH Hanley, unit 10a, Clayton.

$449,000

410 nortH neWstead, unit 9s, Cwe.

$395,000

710 s. Hanley, unit 11B, Clayton.

$375,000

4540 laClede aVenue, unit 207, Cwe.

$359,000

710 s. Hanley road, unit 10d, Clayton.

$329,500

7512 Balson aVenue, University City.

$299,000

710 soutH Hanley, unit 4d, Clayton.

$279,000

1623 CHalMers driVe, Chesterfield. $520,000. 1-3 PM

23 nortH Boyle street, Cwe.

$239,999

1161 soutH MCknigHt, Richmond Heights. $499,000. 1-3 Pm

1270 strassner driVe, #3410, Brentwood.

$234,900

6 MonarCH traCe, unit 206, Chesterfield.

$195,000

30-32 nortH Boyle aVenue, Cwe.

$169,000

$1,495,000 $1,450,000

14744 Mill sPring driVe, Chesterfield.

$524,500

274 saint georges, St. Albans.

$1,375,000

1623 CHalMers driVe, Chesterfield.

$520,000

3 HuntleigH Manor lane, Huntleigh.

$1,230,000

1161 soutH MCknigHt road, Richmond Heights. $499,000

14790 sugarWood trail, Chesterfield.

$1,195,000

545 gasCony Way, warson woods.

$465,000

29 PiCardy lane, Ladue.

$1,195,000

36 Holly driVe, webster Groves.

$459,000

9052 Clayton road, tBB, Richmond Heights.

$1,100,000

5 ladue Hills, Ladue Schools.

$435,000

1136 WasHington aVenue, unit 210, St. Louis. $169,000

1 MuirField lane, Town & Country.

$1,049,000

2477 indian tree CirCle, wildwood.

$424,900

9004 n. sWan CirCle, Brentwood.

$999,000

7134 CaMBridge aVenue, University City.

$399,900

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$375,000

8 sHerWyn lane, Creve Coeur.

$959,000

7023 PersHing aVenue, University City.

$349,000

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201 kendall BluFF Court, Chesterfield.

215 soutH Warson road, Ladue.

$989,000

233 HutCHings FarM BlVd., o’Fallon. $345,000. 11-1 Pm

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36 Holly driVe, webster Groves. $459,000.

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$345,000

18051 sHePard ridge, wildwood.

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$919,000

21 staCy driVe, Olivette.

$310,000

1133 Wings road, St. Albans.

$348,900

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$885,000

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$309,900

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$348,900

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2100 Dogtown walk | $299,000 Carefree & Convenient describe this updated 3BR/2.5 Ba end-unit townhome just minutes from Forest Park, Clayton & Downtown. Hardwood floors, granite & stainless kitchen opens to hearth room and walks out to deck, master suite with vaulted ceiling, luxury bath & custom closets. Drive-under garage with lots of storage.

Contact Stafford Manion 314.280.4755 (this property is Broker’s personal residence)

Stephanie Connell says she loves St. Louis for its Midwestern values, and because it is home. She grew up in Town & Country in the house where her parents still live, and she now makes that city one of her areas of specialty. She took to real estate in 2002 after tiring of the pharmaceutical business. “There was too much travel involved, and I had young children,” she says. She has been an agent at Gladys Manion Real Estate ever since then, and last year, sold more than $15 million in homes throughout the central corridor.

town & country » WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT?

Wasabi Sushi Bar at Town & Country Commons for the St. Louis roll.

WHICH PARK/OUTDOOR SPACE DO YOU MOST ENJOY?

Longview Farm Park and the Clayton Road Trail. (I must have walked it 25 times when I was training for the Avon 39, The Walk to End Breast Cancer).

WHERE DO YOU GRAB A GOOD CUP OF COFFEE?

Starbucks at Mason and Clayton roads. The chai tea latte—skim milk, extra hot.

WHAT QUALITIES MAKE THIS A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD?

It’s close to everything—interstates, airport, green spaces. I also love the consistently pleasant curb-appeal.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE AREA?

The house I grew up in. It was a happy childhood; I had some great times there.

WHAT SETS TOWN & COUNTRY APART FROM OTHER AREAS IN ST. LOUIS?

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It’s much more spread out. It’s more country, less town.

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Small Businesses & Individuals Accountant - 30 years experience Will teach you QuickBooks or process for you Cheerful resolution of any quagmire Jane Fitzgerald 314-680-2929

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Kitchens • Baths • Bars • Bookcases Design • Install • Remodel Quartz • Granite • Butcherblock Visit our Des Peres Showroom (314) 394-0972y

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WE BUY GOLD!!!

Also Jewelry, Diamonds & Colored Stones We will separate your real from costume.

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We Purchase Estates Furniture/Decor Buyout Estate Sales • Downsizing Confidential Appraisals 314-643-3806 TheRefindEstate.com

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Estate Sales & Private Brokering www.heritage-stl.com Krys Galakatos (314) 732-3018

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We are dedicated to managing your technology needs - computers, tablets, wireless, cloud services, smart devices and more.

Amy Skelton Hobbs www.itstrategies.us info@itstrategies.us 314.616.0465

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

Reasonable Prices. Same Day Service.

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Free Coffee & Refreshments April 25, Mon, 9:00 AM at J’s Bridge Pad, 15817 Manchester Rd (a block east of Clarkson)

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---------Light Hauling--------We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or Purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales!

Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage LockerLeftovers!

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Insured and Free Estimates.

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Blacks or Browns reduced to $600 + Tax. 636-937-6171

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial 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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23 Southmoor Drive | $1,799,000 | 1-3 p.m.

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OLD RECORDS WANTED Experienced Collector Pays Cash for Your Record Collection.

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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!

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1306 S. Geyer Road | $675,000 | 1-3 p.m.

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2530 N. Geyer Road | $739,000 | 1-3 p.m.

314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

165 Doorack Lane | $277,500 | 1-3 p.m.

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1867 Ironstone Road | $849,500 | 1-3 p.m.

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852 Briarfarm Lane | $375,000 | 1-3 p.m.

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2426 Rockford Ave. | $147,000 | 1-3 p.m.

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215 S. Warson Road | $1,495,000 | 1-3 p.m.

314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

9004 N. Swan Circle | $124,999 | 1-3 p.m.

314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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6836 Kingsbury Blvd. | $525,000 | 1-3 p.m.

314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

662 Glen Summit | $389,000 | 1-3 p.m.

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7512 Balson Ave. | $299,000 | 1-3 p.m.

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