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Imagine my surprise to discover what ‘dog days of summer’ actually means, according to our ‘phraseology’ definition on p. 9. This is why the phraseology column is so interesting: You can learn about the origin of sayings you might use every day and find out that, frequently, they’re not at all what you expected. The phrases have changed, sometimes unrecognizably, over centuries—just like a whispered secret does as it passes from person to person in the game ‘telephone.’

We chose to dissect ‘dog days of summer,’ obviously because the heat is much on local minds lately. The phrase’s roots can be traced to Roman times, when observers noticed something unusual: During July and August, Sirius, the brightest star in the Canis Major constellation, rises at the same time as the sun. Being a people prone to myths and anthropomorphization, the Romans believed Sirius and the sun colluded to create the unbearable heat, hence the moniker ‘dog days.’

Even knowing this fascinating provenance, I prefer to think of ‘dog days’ as a time for lounging lazily, like a sleepy-eyed dog resting in the shade, rather than as a mere reference to astrology. And on the hottest days, I still think the phrase should refer to conditions not easily tolerated even by the stoic and hearty canine. Both make for an accurate summation of our exceptional summer this year, if not, technically, of the phrase it calls to mind.

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The 13th annual Diamonds Gala, a benefit for Friends of Saint Louis University Liver Center, takes place Nov. 7 at Westborough Country Club. This year’s theme is Mission: Possible, and tickets are $250. KSDK’s Pat McGonigle is the emcee. Pictured on the cover: Dr. Alex Befeler, dr. Brent Tetri, dr. Bruce Bacon, dr. Adrian Di Bisceglie, and Alexa FiderWhyte, Mms, PA-C. For more information, call 314.576.3078 or email lduff@friendsoftheslulc.org. gala al diamonds 13th annu Country Club er 7,Westborough novemb

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When Brenda Rivera found out she had nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH, a severe subset of fatty liver disease, she felt panicked and alone, unsure of what the future held. But with help from Dr. Brent Tetri of Saint Louis University Liver Center, one of the nation’s leading research and treatment facilities, she learned to manage the disease. “I was confused and scared, but Dr. Tetri was patient with me,” Rivera says. “He helped me make gradual lifestyle changes, and now I feel like a different person. I have a lot of energy and I’m happy.”

Fatty liver disease occurs when fat accumulates in the liver, making up more than 5 to 10 percent of the organ. It’s a fairly common disease. Between 20 and 30 percent of American adults have fat in the liver, and 3 to 5 percent of adults develop NASH, which can lead to cirrhosis, internal bleeding and liver failure, Tetri says. “We have pretty good ideas about what causes it in terms of genetics, environmental factors and comorbidities such as diabetes and obesity,” he notes.

Although there’s no cure, the disease is manageable with lifestyle changes, particularly healthy eating and weight reduction. “We call it a lifestyle modification because people should do it for the rest of their lives, not just short-term,” Tetri says. “We encourage patients to introduce changes gradually and to do things they can sustain.”

NASH is known as a ‘silent’ liver disease, because it often doesn’t present with symptoms. Rivera, for example, experienced no red flags other than a general sense of fatigue. Many NASH patients find their way to SLU Liver Center after routine blood tests show abnormal liver enzyme readings, or after they unexpectedly discover they have cirrhosis.

Staffed by top physicians and researchers, the center is focused on understanding liver disease, discovering new treatments, and improving patient outcomes. “We have a lot of expertise in fatty liver disease, and we’re part of the NASH clinical research network, composed of eight sites around the country,” Tetri says. “This means we are able to offer clinical trials and the latest treatment methods.”

Helping the center achieve its goals is Friends of the SLU Liver Center, which has raised more than $3.2 million since the group’s founding in 2003. It hosts its major annual fundraiser, the Diamonds Gala, Nov. 7 at Westborough Country Club. The theme this year is Mission: Possible.

Major sponsors include Saint Louis University Hospital, Aureus Health Services, Dowd Bennett law firm, Mid-America Transplant Services, Arrowhead Research Corporation and SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, just to name a few. “The Diamonds Gala is an important source of funding for the liver center,” Tetri says. “The funds are used locally to promote research and our understanding of liver disease.”

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I once had a great job—not that my current gig writing for Town&Style is bad. Where else can you work in your pjs? I once worked for a financial services company. I have fond memories of the people and my years spent there, but I often wonder if I’d be hired by them today?

That’s because of a Time magazine article I read recently about the increasing use of personality tests to match applicants with jobs. Employers want to make sure they are making the correct hiring decisions. Rightly so: It is a waste of time and money to hire someone only to find out months later it was a mistake. The new personality tests collect massive amounts of data that compare the results to those individuals who are already successful at that company. In one case, an employer used 39 different behavioral, cognitive and cultural traits as reference points. I am pretty sure I don’t have enough traits to get through the test.

Your IQ used to be enough to get you hired. Then in the 1990s, everyone started talking about their EQ, or emotional intelligence quotient. Now we have this new round of metrics Time has named XQ. It makes me wonder if anyone would take a chance on me?

Especially since I struggle with personality tests.

I don’t test well. I never know if I should answer the questions honestly or the way I think someone wants me to. Years later, when I no longer worked in the corporate world, I took the Myers-Briggs test. I didn’t like the result and demanded that I be allowed to retake the test and change the way I answer the questions so that the results would show me as much more empathetic and less judgmental. These new kinds of tests seem to be more challenging. How would you respond, true or false, to: “I never get angry” or “My parents praised me for my achievements?” What’s the right answer?

I always will remember my first interview at the financial services company. The woman from Human Resources was a little perplexed when I declined to take a typing or math test. You see, I had a newly minted degree from Washington University that included two years of calculus. Why she didn’t send this smug, self-important 23-year-old on her way, I have no idea, but she saw something in me and advanced me through to the next round of interviews. I somehow managed to convince the next two people to give me a shot. And I am pretty sure they were happy with their decision.

I understand that hiring mistakes are costly, that businesses must do what they can to make the process as efficient and nondiscriminatory as possible. But I also know that without the opportunity to sit down and actually talk to the people in charge, I would not have stood a chance. They certainly wouldn’t have hired a person who refused to take their tests. So, thank you Marie, Jackie and Steve, wherever you are, for giving me the chance of a lifetime. And thank you, to the financial services firm that let me be me. Any chance you would rehire me? No? OK, I’ll keep writing.

Perhaps I should try to get hired at one of the big data companies and write the personality test questions?

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

The St. Louis County Parks Department has created a

foundation to support its facilities, programs and capital improvements.

A nine-member board will oversee the foundation, with local businessman Mark Ohlendorf serving as chair. The group will tackle such projects as replacing the fountains in Faust and Tilles parks, adding a fountain to Spanish Lake Park, enhancing playgrounds in some of the smaller parks and adding fitness stations on trails.

The classroom is a brave new world. Just ask Patricia Brown of Old Bonhomme Elementary and Kelly Gilchrist of McCurdy Elementary.

They’re among just 100 tech-savvy educators from across the country chosen as 2015 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators.

The pair earned professional development opportunities, and Brown, who was designated one of 30 Lead Digital Innovators, also received a tablet computer and a trip to attend the Digital Innovator Summit in Philadelphia.

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A pair of 2015 high school graduates have earned impressive national recognition.

Ryan Thornton of John Burroughs School was one of 141 high school seniors nationwide to be named a 2015 Presidential Scholar. He was a state-level competitor in tennis and bassoon, part of the robotics team and a participant in The Hague International Model United Nations program. The son of Drs. Chris and Shilpa Thornton of Creve Coeur, he will attend the University of Chicago this fall. Abigail Lammers, a Parkway North graduate, was one of 10 national winners of the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship. Chosen from 32,000 nominees, Lammers won a $10,000 scholarship for leading environmental efforts at her school. Kohl’s also donated $1,000 to Lammers’ favorite charity, the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. The daughter of Vickie Platke and Jim Lammers of Creve Coeur, she will attend Northwestern University this fall.

Annie Magny of Florissant started her business in March, but already she has received a $4,000 grant from Balsa Foundation. A recent graduate of Grace Hill Women’s Business Center, Magny was among the six winners out of 97 applicants. Magny’s One Dish Wonders is a casserole baking business that offers families home-cooked meals.

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Enchant your budding scientists with up-close and personal photographs of marine life in this new book in the Curious Critters series. David FitzSimmons, a wildlife photographer and educator, engages kids with commentary or a poem for each of his colorful photos. $17, curious-critters.com

Look + Listen + Taste Head to St. Charles Aug. 21 for the Fête des Petites Cotes, or Festival of the Little Hills, to peruse unique works from artisans, including handmade candles and soap, pottery, jewelry, metalwork and more. The free event takes place in Frontier Park. More information at: festivalofthelittlehills.com.

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‘Dog Days of Summer’ Temperatures are reaching their peak this month, and by now you’ve probably heard at least a few people complain about the dog days of summer. The saying refers to the period between late July and early September when the weather in the northern hemisphere is at its hottest and most sultry. You might think (as we did) that this idiom alludes to a hound’s tendency to lounge around on hot days. In fact, the origins are more celestial than that. The saying dates back to at least the early 1500s.

The ancient Romans noticed that in July and August the sun rose at the same time as Sirius. The brightest star in the night sky, Sirius also is known as Dog Star for its placement in the Big Dog constellation. The Romans assumed Sirius and the sun were acting in concert to create the intense heat, and called this time of year dies caniculares, which translates to Dog Star days. In modern usage, dog days also can refer to any waning stage or period of stagnation.

Grand Center District’s got a groovy new (and free!) musical festival. On Aug. 14 Music @ The Intersection kicks off with a happy hour concert in Strauss Park, with music continuing until 2 a.m. at various venues, including Ferring Jazz Bistro, the Stage at KDHX, the Dark Room and others. For details, visit grandcenter.org.

Come hungry to the International Institute’s Festival of Nations, an annual multicultural celebration featuring cultural demonstrations and more than 40 ethnic food booths. The free event is Aug. 29 and 30 in Tower Grove. For more information, visit festivalofnationsstl.org. photo: BBibi Erdeg, International Institute

[ short & simple | calabrian tofu and pomodoro sauce ] recipe from porano pasta & gelato, gerard craft Calabrian Tofu

1 lb. firm non-GMO tofu, drained, dried and diced 1 T. ground Calabrian chili 2 t. salt 1 T and 1 t. minced garlic 1/4 t. fresh chopped thyme 1/4 c. oil for cooking

» Combine ingredients. Marinate for 12 hours in refrigerator.

Pomodoro Sauce

1 28 oz. can San Marzano tomatoes 3/4 c. diced onion 3 cloves garlic, minced

2 t. and 1 t. torn basil 3/4 c. white wine 1/3 c. olive oil 3/4 t. salt

For the dish:

1/2 c. toasted pistachios, roughly chopped 1/2 c. pecorino, grated on a microplane 1 t. dried oregano 1 lb. dried Strozzapretti pasta (preferably Rustichella D’Abruzzo) 2 c. Pomodoro sauce Calabrian tofu

» Heat Pomodoro sauce. »Heat 1/4 c. vegetable oil in sauté pan over medium heat. When hot, add tofu and brown,

about two minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cook pasta until al dente. Toss with Pomodoro sauce; add tofu and toss.

Divide between four bowls. Top each with pistachios, pecorino and dried oregano.

» Finely chop tomatoes, reserving juice. »In large stockpot, sweat onions and garlic in olive oil and » salt until translucent. » »Add white wine. Cook on high until alcohol is cooked off. »Add tomatoes with their juices and basil. Simmer about 20 minutes on low heat.

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Many metro oenophiles—‘phile’ that in your lingo as ‘wine aficionados’— are less interested in restaurant menus than they are the wine lists. A good meal requires a good wine. In case you haven’t heard, Wine Spectator name-checked four fine area restaurants for their breadth and depth in wine selections— 801 Chophouse in Clayton, Truffles in Ladue, and two Chesterfield eateries, Annie Gunn’s and Balaban’s. They were honored with the Best Award. Great Bacchus, the four aforementioned are among 973 establishments worldwide considered ‘second-tier.’ As luck and WS choice would have it, Eleven Eleven Mississippi was among the 11 restaurants here that made it into the third tier for the Award of Excellence. No St. Louis spot made it into the top tier. Those 81 Grand Award recipients include establishments such as ‘21’ in NYC. Corkage? Interestingly, 47 Grand Awardees offer it, 34 do not.

You may have risen to the challenge awhile back from Great Rivers Greenway and taken the guided

ride along the Centennial Greenway from Shaw Park in Clayton to Olive Boulevard and back. Or, maybe you haven’t. At any rate, the leisurely, Trailnet-sponsored guided rides are continuing to roll throughout the network, with the next one covering a northern section of the paved trail that incorporates MIT (that’s ‘Missouri In Town’ … UMSL). The ‘Try The Greenways’ ride series will continue weekly through Sept. 28, with the next one happening a day after this issue publishes, Thursday, Aug. 6, along St. Vincent Greenway. The official ride is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and takes in St. Vincent County Park, but let’s begin at the beginning, shall we? Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with this northern route traveling 3.6 miles from the entrance of St. Vincent County Park on St. Charles Rock Road (GPS’ers, that’s 7335 for the street address, 63133 for the zip), along the greenway through the park, across the UMSL campus, turning around at the North Hanley MetroLink Station and back for a total ride of 7.2 miles. But don’t get out of the saddle just yet—try the Bike St. Louis ride through the city on Aug. 9. Upcoming excursions on St. Vincent are on Aug 13th, and again on the 27th. Next? Riders, both novice and experienced, can roll into Kirkwood

at Holmes and Leffingwell avenues on Sept. 7 to take in the southern section, Gravois Greenway (where you can see Clydesdales up close and personal along what folks call Grant’s Trail). Saddle sore yet? It’s OK. This spokesperson advises driving your automobile to work and most other destinations in between bicycle rides.

One might expect Edward Jones to go big in most everything they do. And big the Fortune 500 company went with corporate and employee donations to the Arts & Education Council’s 2015 campaign. They came in just shy of $1 million … $119,000 shy … at $891,000 and change. But who’s counting?

Why, everybody, of course. It was a record-setting effort by company headquarters management and personnel to benefit A&E’s annual campaign, this year themed ‘One Gift. A Million Returns!’ Proceeds are earmarked to benefit nearly 70 arts organizations in the metro and beyond: i.e., 16 counties in the bi-state region. Edward Jones’ campaign, actually, is a two-pronged effort. The first involved general partners, headquarters associates and home-based associates; this fall, a second prong will ask regional financial advisers and branch associates to pony up. Since 1978, company employees have donated $8 million to the Arts & Education Council. (You go, Ed!) Since its founding in 1963, A&E has raised and distributed more than $100 million in private des peres funding to arts and arts education organizations. Each year, A&E grants help provide millions of experiences in music, theater, dance, film, literary arts, visual arts and outreach programs for children and adults living in urban, suburban and rural areas. Many A&E-supported programs operate in underserved communities and serve at-risk youth.

State Rep. Jeanne Kirkton, D-Webster Groves, is to be honored tomorrow (Aug. 6) by Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) as one of 17 local leaders who have worked tirelessly to provide equal access to justice for the low-income community and the elderly. She is to receive the Rory Ellinger Legislative Award from LSEM, which strives to provide equal justice for all. For The Common Good is an annual awards reception that honors a cross-section of legal, academic and nonprofit individuals and organizations. First elected in 2008, Kirkton presently

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[ TT Trivia ] Two completely different questions for well, slightly different demographics: A. What is a hacky sack, and what do you do with it? B. What is ‘corkage’, and why do we care?

Last issue’s answer |You’ll see Barrel Bob, MODOT’s whimsical mascot, as you enter some construction zones. Made from orange and white plastic highway barrels, his arms fashioned from narrow highway cones, he can be seen sporting a hard hat, sunglasses and a smile. Nowadays he’s alerting motorists to the work going on along I-64 near the Hwy. 141 interchange … and further west. But when last we saw him, his back was kind of bowed. Looked uncomfortable, like he needs a chiropractor.

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is serving her fourth term in Jeff City. A glance at her committee responsibilities shows a woman dedicated to social services, mental health, and the prevention of child neglect and abuse.

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Music @ The Intersection, the summer series centered on Grand and Washington in Grand Center, is slated to feature soul, R&B and hip-hop for its second installment, beginning at 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14, in Strauss Park. The free Friday happy hour of tunes runs until 7 p.m. for some dancing in the street … well, please stick to the sidewalks and grassy areas … after which music will be featured inside six venues around the arts district, well into the night.

Performances will be staggered so that wanderers may be able to catch a little of each. Food and drink will be available from street vendors. Strauss is one of my favorite urban parks, with the bustle of the arts district

all around, the Fox and Powell nearby, and a handful of other great music venues here and there, and eateries close at hand. It’s compact, adorned with sculpture, and in the shadow of tall and tall-ish buildings, not unlike Manhattan. Last spring’s $100,000 ‘Heart of the Community’ grant from Southwest Airlines and the Project for Public Spaces will go a long way toward further enhancing the park as more than simply a way to get between points A and B. Plans include outdoor reading rooms, information kiosks, tables and chairs. This should help reinvent it as an even better place to hang, listen to music (whether scheduled or impromptu), have lunch, meet a date or play hacky sack. (Hacky sack? Do hippies do that anymore? Or did they all just kinda forget to?) The final Music @ The Intersection show this summer will be Friday, Sept. 11, when the block will shake, rattle and roll (and probably swing, too) with country, folk and Americana music.

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Dayle Sandler, co-owner of Medical West, and her family have the

formula perfected for working together. Sandler and her two brothers, Jeff and Ken, are heavily involved in the company founded by their parents 60 years ago. They are a close-knit group with deep roots in St. Louis (all graduated from University City High School), and they take pride in offering specialty health care products for those with medical conditions or recovering from surgery. “My dad is a pharmacist, and he first owned a neighborhood pharmacy with a little lunch counter,” Sandler explains. “My mom would bake the pies, and they sold items found at variety stores. Then he opened a professional pharmacy in a medical building, which was a unique concept at the time.” That was 1955, and the company has grown exponentially since its beginnings.

The original location (which later moved up the street onto Brentwood Boulevard) shared a building with doctors of various specialties who started referring patients to the pharmacy for orthopedic products, in addition to medicine. “We were among the first pharmacies in the country to have a nurse on staff,” Sandler says. Now, each

department—orthopedics, otomy and wound care, compression stockings, adult incontinence and breast prosthetics—has its own staff. “We really credit our parents for our business model,” Sandler says. “We grew up watching them take an interest in each person who came to the store, and we still spend a lot of time with each client. I use my maiden name at work because it means a lot to our customers who know my parents that I’m part of the family.”

Sandler, who worked in sales promotion before moving back home to join the company, works at the Clayton location, one of three in the St. Louis area, with Jeff. Ken serves as head of the company at the office headquarters. “We each have developed our own area of specialization within the company,” she explains. “Everyone involved with a family business should work with their strengths, and you have to respect each other’s decisions. Our parents set a great example. They still come into the office and are consulted, and they continue to give very good advice. It was always a family guideline that although we are a retail store, we have a social and moral responsibility to offer kind and attentive care.”

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There is something gratifying about knowing the face behind a business. St. Louisans have plenty of opportunities to ‘shop local’ and support family operations, while owners in turn take pride in being an integral part of their communities.

Don Eisenberg, owner of The Exercise Coach, says he has noticed

a desire among local residents to support family-owned businesses. He operates two area locations of the fitness franchise with his daughter, Jessica Phillips, who helps with marketing and advertising and also is a certified personal trainer. The original location opened last July in Webster Groves, the Town & Country one opened in September. “Clients love it,” he says. “As they come to know us, they appreciate that it’s my daughter and I working together. And we also are involved with the chamber of commerce, local business associations and various local events.”

Eisenberg has worked in a family business since graduating college. “My wife’s family owned a company that manufactured men’s neckties,” he explains. “We sold it about four years ago, and I stayed on for a few years after that. But I wanted to have my own business again.” He connected with a franchise broker and after meeting with the CEO of The Exercise Coach, which has locations in 11 states, signed on to open four local studios.

“We’re a fitness studio, not a gym,” he says. “We cater to people who aren’t avid exercisers; they either don’t enjoy it or just don’t have the time.”

Workouts include 20 minutes of strength training and 5 minutes of cardio. The intimate setting

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is the opposite of the typical gym scene, and the Eisenbergs have time to really get to know their clients. “Every client works with a personal trainer each time, and our job is to encourage and motivate.”

Eisenberg, who always has been active himself with biking, tennis, or resistance training, says the company’s philosophy was a perfect fit for his lifestyle—and working with his daughter again was a bonus. “She worked with me previously and was on board here from the beginning,” he says. Even though they are often at different locations, the two communicate every day. “It’s great working with her,” he says. “She’s really my partner in the business; she’s just as focused on its success. What’s wonderful is the amount of trust that’s present because we’re family. And it’s great being able to operate things in the manner I feel is appropriate.”

There are guidelines needed when working with family, Eisenberg notes. “You need to have clear lines of authority and responsibility,” he says. “Someone has to be the boss, especially when multiple family members are involved, and everyone needs to know their role. When you’re at work, it’s about business, but outside the office, you need to have a personal life. You have to separate the two.”

Jessica Phillips and Don Eisenberg of The Exercise Coach

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[ family-owned businesses Ted Drewes Frozen Custard SPECIALTY: Frozen custard COMPANY HISTORY: Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

was founded in 1929 by Ted Drewes Sr. He purchased a frozen custard machine in Illinois and joined the Royal American Carnival to work with his cousin, who invented the Caterpillar ride. In 1930 he opened on Natural Bridge and Goodfellow, and the following year on Grand Boulevard. Chippewa Avenue opened in 1941.

The fourth generation now works at the Grand and Chippewa stores.

FAVORITE FAMILY ACTIVITY: We all love to listen to music. The grandkids continue to play their favorite instruments.

6726 Chippewa Ave. | 4224 S. Grand Blvd. | 314.481.2652 | teddrewes.com

Weinhardt Party Rentals Specialty: Founded in 1946, Weinhardt Party Rentals is

a third-generation family-owned business that offers the finest party rental equipment available and a professional planning staff to serve your special event needs.

Company History: Edward P. Weinhardt, company founder, started as a caterer and soon realized he also could provide clients with full-service event needs, like tables, chairs, linens and china. He started to charge for the items, which is how the rental business began. Vice president Dawn Weinhardt is the third generation to lead the company.

Favorite Family Activity: I enjoy scheduling weekly dates with my nieces, supporting St. Louis sports teams, and going to the movies.

5901 Elizabeth Ave. | 314.822.9000 | weinhardtpartyrentals.com

Albarré Specialty: Albarré’s specialty for the last 39 years

PDI Investigations, Inc. Specialty: PDI Investigations specializes in private

has been designing and hand-crafting fine jewelry for the sophisticated individual.

Company History: Owner Barry Sherman understands that the secret to success is to cultivate real and honest relationships with people, which is why his customers know they can trust him with their most treasured jewelry. Barry’s daughter, Jamie, joined the business four years ago and works closely with him to carry on the family tradition.

Favorite Family Activity: We love to travel together!

investigations for individuals, corporations and the legal profession.

Company History: Jessica and Mike started the business more than 20 years ago and have always been able to overcome their differences in order to serve client needs professionally and discreetly. Their commitment to do so only grows stronger with time.

Favorite Family Activity: Traveling 211 S. Central Ave., Ste. 101 | 314.863.9225 | pdi-web.com

9711 Clayton Road | 314.997.1707 | albarre.com

Genovese Jewelers Specialty: Genovese Jewelers has specialized in diamonds,

diamond jewelry and fashion jewelry for 34 years. We have a huge custom design business and an in-house shop as well.

Company History: Michael Genovese started his business in 1981 after working in the jewelry industry for many years. His son, Joe, began his career polishing jewelry when he was just 12 years old. In 1998, he took over the business.

Favorite Family Activity: We love to fish, hunt, golf and read. You can find us outside every chance we get!

12460 Olive Blvd. | 314.878.6203 | genovesejewelers.com

coldwell banker premier group The Gellman Team, Mark and Neil Gellman Specialty: Trusted real estate advisers specializing in residential

real estate in the Highway 40 corridor, St. Charles and south, since 2007.

Company History: As passionate real estate investors, Mark and Neil Gellman saw an opportunity to make a difference in the full-service real estate industry. In 2007, The Gellman Team was founded on the principle that people desire and deserve personal service combined with the latest technology to accomplish their real estate goals.

Favorite Family Activity: Spending quality time at sporting events, traveling and just hanging out together, whether swimming or barbecuing.

Kodner Gallery Specialty: For nearly 50 years, Kodner Gallery

has specialized in fine American and European art of the 19th and 20th centuries. Our expertise includes Impressionism, American Western, Regionalism, WPA, Ashcan Group and Hudson River, as well as Post-War Modern and Contemporary paintings, drawings, rare prints and sculpture.

Company History: As founder of Kodner Gallery, Martin Kodner turned his passion for fine and rare art into a full-time career when museum curators and private collectors from around the world sought out his expert eye and broad knowledge. The demand was so great for his services that he established Kodner Gallery in 1970, now run by his sons.

Favorite Family Activity: We love to spend time together, whether it’s enjoying a family barbecue or traveling around the world in search of rare artwork.

9650 Clayton Road | 314.993.4477 | kodnergallery.com

Karr Bick Specialty: Karr Bick specializes in making your kitchen or bath look like it

belongs on the cover of a magazine!

Company History: The owners of Karr Bick have been with the business for nine years, and are the third family to run the business.

Karr Bick has been a trusted name for more than 50 years.

2203 S. Big Bend Blvd. | 314.336.1991 | thegellmanteam.com

Favorite Family Activity:

Novak Jewelers Specialty: Custom

designs, engagement rings, pearls, watches and fashion jewelry Company History: Greg started a 5-year apprenticeship in 1970 and worked for a family-owned business downtown for 16 years. He started Novak Jewelers in 1986 and moved to the Town & Country storefront in 1990 while doing diamond setting and designing for other jewelry stores throughout the St. Louis area.

Favorite Family Activity: We enjoy going to various jewelry shows and seeing the latest fashions; when at home, we like to grill and just enjoy time together.

Our Karr Bick family loves to eat, drink and play Pictionary! At our company Christmas parties, it gets brutal! We are a very tight group.

2715 Mercantile Drive | 314.645.6545 karrbick.com

14442 Clayton Road | 636.227.7225 | novakjewelers.com

Mosby Building Arts Specialty: Mosby Building Arts has been the

trusted resource for home remodeling and repair in metro St. Louis for more than 65 years.

Company History: The company was started

by Scott’s father in 1947 and has been family owned ever since.

645 Leffingwell Ave. | 314.909.1800 | callmosby.com

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As for the necessities of daily life, The Westchester House offers spacious The Westchester House offers a wide range of skilled care services including: private and semi-private rooms, restaurant-style dining, a beauty/barber shop, dedicated post-hospitalization services; skilled and intermediate care; inpatient free cable and Wi-Fi, extensive daily recreational activities, complimentary and outpatient rehabilitation; short-term respite services; hospice care; return-to- laundry service, daily transportation, and unlimited visiting hours with a home program; orthopedic and neurology capabilities; variety of locations for residents and patients to visit IV therapy; peritoneal dialysis and wound management. their families and friends in comfort. The tranquil, “... novel and constructive with Located on the campus of The Westchester House, the wooded setting gives residents and patients a glimpse of approach to the delivery SpringBridge Physical Rehab and Wellness Center offers the surrounding wildlife from their windows. short-term rehab services to individuals recovering Located in Chesterfield, The Westchester House of care to the population from illness, accident or surgery, as well as occupational provides easy access to all the St. Louis area has to that needs it most.” therapy, physical therapy and speech/language therapy. offer. Less than 3 miles from St. Luke’s Hospital, Mercy The advanced rehab program was recently placed in the Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis and Washington Gold level of rehab facilities around the country through the Life Care Centers of University & Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center, the facility’s central location America’s Rehab Centers of Excellence initiative. makes it a perfect choice for those needing a skilled nursing facility.

The therapy program includes state-of-the-art equipment and techniques; a 24/7 compassionate caregiving team of occupational, speech and For more information about all The Westchester House can offer you or physical therapists; and a full-time, on-site physician, enabling faster, more your loved one, call 314.469.1200 or visit www.thewestchesterhouse.com convenient patient and resident care. Dr. Mythili Bharadwaj works with the interdisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, dieticians and other caregivers. Her presence enhances physician accessibility to patients and families, whether aiding in hospital transitions and pharmacy communications or personally responding to medical changes and emergencies in a timely manner.

“A very novel and constructive approach to the delivery of care to the population that needs it most, the concept of an on-site physician translates into continuity, efficiency and promoting better clinical outcomes,” says Dr. Bharadwaj.

“I am truly excited to be part of this revolutionary initiative and am confident this soon will be the future in the world of long-term care.”

Dr. Bharadwaj spent 15 years as a hospitalist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and also has been an acute-care physician and clinical instructor.

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Art can be more than paint on canvas. For the elderly, it’s also a healing, feeling of home, and offers a host of personal services and luxury amenities life-enhancing activity that can dramatically improve quality of life. That’s to residents. The on-site salon, laundry and dry cleaning services, gift shop, why it’s a core part of the programming at McKnight Place. McKnight Place library, bistro, aviary, walking paths and pharmacy assistance make life sets a higher standard, offering art therapy and other enrichment to all stress-free. The small setting, with just 62 residents in skilled and 45 residents residents in both the assisted living and skilled nursing communities. in assisted living, allows a staff of highly qualified professionals to get to know “Art therapy connects with our goal of providing person-centered care,” each resident and dole out plenty of personal attention. In addition, McKnight’s says Rachel Trokey, McKnight’s full-time art therapist. “We want to touch on owners are local and have offices on-site, so they can meet easily with residents and their families. all points of our residents’ well-being, not just their physical health, but also their mental health.”

“We want our residents to feel at home here,” says “... just one of many administrator Glenda Knittel. “Family members thank Art therapy is more than unstructured craft time innovative resources me all the time for giving them peace of mind, knowing or lessons in technique. “It’s about getting something available at they can leave their loved ones here and feel confident meaningful out of it for their overall well-being, not they are in good hands.”

McKnight Place.” just making a pretty picture,” says Trokey, who has a master’s degree in art therapy counseling. In her Those hands include Trokey’s, which are often covered daily group and individual art therapy sessions at McKnight, Trokey offers in paint or clay. Earlier this year, she created an art exhibition in the halls of help, attention and encouragement as residents work on everything from McKnight Place, featuring work from residents. The event had participants sculptures to collages. Very often, projects are connected to memories, which beaming with pride, Knittel says. “The joy in their faces when they showed helps residents connect with the past and each other. off their pieces was heart warming. I get more positive feedback from family Whether held in a resident’s room, a community space or on the outdoor members than I can count, telling me how excited and proud their loved ones patio, McKnight’s art therapy sessions are fun and relaxing. Trokey says her are about their artwork. The residents and their families are so thankful for work offers seniors many benefits, including reduced anxiety and depression, the program.” improved socialization, boosted self-esteem, and increased cognition. “I see people’s personalities really come out,” she says. “People who may have been quiet start to talk more and connect with others. People may come to me anxious, but when they get involved in their art, it redirects them to more positive thinking.”

Having an art therapist on staff may not be the norm for most long-term care communities, but it’s just one of many innovative resources available at McKnight Place. Residents can choose from about a dozen activities each day, from art and music therapy to exercise and cooking classes.

There also are a variety of medical services available on-site, including dentistry, podiatry, ophthalmology and psychiatry.

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showcase ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Parc Provence• Parc Provence’s five ‘households’ give residents a cozy, familiar setting interests and also to their cognitive abilities so everyone can participate that offers comfort to those living with dementia. The households form a in something.” Since residents are in various stages of dementia, they may safe neighborhood with the kind of extensive programming and quality care engage at different levels. “Our early-stage programming looks different than families want for their loved ones, says administrator Tracy Cecil. “Many our later-stage activities, but there is something for everyone,” she says. assisted living and skilled nursing communities just have memory care on Parc Provence also offers field trips several times each week, including the the side, but it’s our specialty.” Cecil has been with Parc Provence since it Fox, Missouri Botanical Garden and Cardinals games. “For those who can’t get opened in 2004, initially working as the rehab director and later assistant out as easily, we take bus tours throughout the city,” Cecil says, noting family administrator before starting her current position. members are always welcome to join the outings as “Our management team and a lot of our staff has great “... the kind of extensive well as visit anytime. “We encourage guests 24 hours longevity,” she notes. “Many have been here since we a day. We invite them for lunch and dinner, and they programming and opened.” often come to happy hour in the bistro.” quality care families want Familiar faces are just one part of an atmosphere Cecil says it’s all about making the residents feel deliberately created to soothe and comfort. Each for their loved ones” comfortable. She recalls one resident who carried household is home to about 20 to 30 residents at a around a picture of her lake house to show everyone. similar cognitive level and has its own living and dining rooms, fun room and “I had it enlarged and framed to put in the living room of her house,” she patio. “Every resident has his or her own room, and spouses are welcome,” recalls. “Our households are our residents’ homes, and we want them to feel Cecil says. “And there is a dedicated staff in each household for nursing care, that way. I love walking around the community and seeing all the different activities and housekeeping.” The more than 150,000 square feet of space activities and clubs going on. Parc Provence really feels alive, and our on the grounds includes a library, three activity rooms, horticulture room, residents are truly living and enjoying life.” billiards room and a bistro where happy hour is held every evening. “Joe Mancuso’s band plays often, and the St. Louis Strutters are a big hit,” Cecil says. The community also provides ample open space, with nine courtyards and a walking path around the perimeter. “No resident wants to feel locked in a closed unit,” she says. “Even in the large common areas and gardens, residents are able to move around freely in a safe environment without getting lost.”

Cecil says the activities program also sets Parc Provence apart. “We have six different programs that run simultaneously throughout the day,” she says. “We average 80 to 100 activities every day, with a staff of 35 specialists.” She notes that calendar events are determined by residents, with options ranging from yoga and t’ai chi to bridge and rock and roll clubs. “Family members fill out a life assessment form when a resident arrives, so we adapt our calendars to resident

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And because everything is cooked to order, those “We feature regular guest lectures from university with dietary needs don’t have to worry—whether they “... the staff at professors, authors, museum directors, cultural arts need a low-salt diet or have a gluten allergy, the kitchen The Gatesworth that truly can accommodate. Residents also can count on their experts, and others,” she notes, with topics ranging makes it feel like home ...” food being fresh. “Everything is done in-house,” Kessel from history, politics, literature and the arts. says. “Fresh produce is delivered six days a week, and Another essential ingredient to a full life is a healthy body. Residents at The Gatesworth can visit the fully equipped, state- The Gatesworth partners with local farms for fresh fruits and vegetables each of-the-art Fitness Center and heated indoor pool to take advantage of a wide day.” The senior living community also butchers its own meat fresh daily, and variety of fitness classes. The facilities have a full-service staff that includes bakes all breads and desserts from scratch. Two perennial favorites include fitness instructors and other licensed professionals. For pampering, residents the warm caramel rolls and dessert souffles, Kessel notes. can drop in at the senior community’s spa. “Residents love our luxurious, While the amenities are top-notch, it’s the staff at The Gatesworth that full-service Space One, which truly makes it feel like home, features a beauty salon, Kessel says. “Three local massage rooms, cosmetics owners have been involved counter, wood-paneled locker with The Gatesworth since room, and even a barber shop it was established, and they for men,” Kessel notes. continue to have their offices located on-site, where they There’s also plenty of can interact with and get to entertainment to enjoy. “We know residents,” she says. feature a full schedule of live More than 230 employees entertainment, from classical assist residents with music to jazz, and bands with everything imaginable, acting dancers, singers and other as chauffeurs, dog walkers, performers,” Kessel says. “We gardeners, housekeepers, even offer a full schedule waiters, security, and personal of movies—complete with assistants.

“Whether you freshly popped popcorn!” need help with shopping, Residents also are encouraged organizing your apartment, or to entertain guests in any you just need some company, of the restaurants or private our staff is there for you,” dining rooms, and guests are Kessel says. welcome at various special holiday events and programs “By listening to residents, held throughout the year. we’re able to constantly update our multitude of When it comes to dining, services and programs, ever The Gatesworth provides its mindful of our goal to meet residents with the very best, and exceed expectations.”

Kessel notes. “They enjoy sumptuous meals prepared to

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In addition to St. Louis, Delmar Gardens provides healthcare services to Barbara’s childhood was cut short by the Nazi invasion, and by age 13, she more than 4,000 seniors in Kansas, Georgia, Nebraska, Illinois and Nevada. would find herself at Auschwitz and later Bergen-Belsen and Dachau. After The company’s senior healthcare services range from skilled nursing to the war, Mrs. Grossberg returned to Budapest and met Henry Grossberg. The retirement, assisted living, home health and hospice agencies, medical couple married and had two children, George and Gabe. To avoid the repression equipment, and pharmacy services. of post-WWII Soviet rule in Hungary, the family escaped to freedom in Austria.

Since 1993, Gabe Grossberg has served as Delmar Gardens President and They eventually made their way to University City, where Barbara and her CEO. Nationally known and respected as a long term care executive, Gabe family began caring for two seniors in a modest two bedroom apartment.

Grossberg has nearly 40 years of experience in the senior healthcare and Barbara and Henry’s unique devotion and love for seniors grew and soon development arena. While leading a strong management team, he continues they were caring for more than a dozen seniors in a three story apartment the family’s legacy of providing St. Louis’ finest senior healthcare services building. Their visionary patient care and management expertise led to a while passionately adhering to the Delmar Gardens philosophy of “love, care successful partnership with the late Israel and Yetra Goldberg in 1965. After and understanding.” the resounding success of their first skilled facility in University City, Delmar For more information about the Delmar Gardens Family, Gardens Enterprises was formed. please visit www.delmargardens.com The Grossberg’s opened their home to seniors in 1961 and opened their first skilled nursing community in 1965 and over the past 50 years the company has blossomed into a highly trusted St. Louis based company. The highly acclaimed Delmar Gardens architecture and design features sophisticated, brightly colored décor and large glass expanses that flood daylight into a welcoming, happy, and loving environment.

Spacious common spaces are trendy and tasteful, affording beautiful areas for families to visit their loved ones, both indoors and out in the gardens.

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Bethesda Health Group provides exceptional senior living, care and services through our retirement communities, assisted living and skilled nursing communities, and our spectrum of home- and community-based services, all of which focus on quality and value.

The vision at Bethesda is “Fostering Successful Aging Through Compassion and Innovation.” For more than 125 years, the experienced caregivers at our nonprofit have been dedicated to providing the best in St. Louis senior living and creating supportive and caring lifestyles for area seniors.

As the needs of the St. Louis senior population continue to change, Bethesda is committed to meeting those needs: Six retirement communities, including ones in Clayton, Oakland, Kirkwood and Webster Groves.

Five skilled nursing communities, including one in Oakland, which is where we are about to break ground on a new assisted living community.

In addition, Bethesda provides a variety of services for seniors wherever they call home: Adult Day Care Rehab & Therapy Home Health Respite Care Geriatric Care Management Hospice Care Senior Support Solutions in-home care Bethesda’s 1,200 employees are committed to offering outstanding senior care in St. Louis. Due to their hard work and dedication, Bethesda has been named a finalist in the “Best Places to Work in St. Louis” for four consecutive years.

Bethesda continually re-invests in upgrading its physical facilities, pursuing cutting-edge technology and providing continuous employee education to deliver the highest quality experience to our residents and families. Additionally, with the heartfelt generosity of our donors, Bethesda, through the Bethesda Health Group Foundation, provides assistance to those residents who have outlived their means.

You may not need any of our senior living, care and service options now, either for yourself or aspecial loved one, but most likely you will. And when you do, all we ask is that you think of Bethesda.

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Advanced Nursing Services

Advanced Nursing Services is a locally owned and managed corporation providing the St. Louis area with quality nursing care since 1984. Owner Maggie Holtman, RN, BSN, has maintained her commitment to professional and personal attention to each patient’s individual needs.

Advanced Nursing Services provides private duty Nurse Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, as well as day-to-day assistance to patients who are hospitalized, are in skilled nursing facilities or remain in their own home. Each case is overseen by an R.N. Supervisor who coordinates the care plan and the staffing with patient, physician and family.

A registered nurse is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Since we emphasize the team approach to patient care, we strive to limit the number of nurses on a case in order to provide continuity of care.

Advanced Nursing Services’ commitment is to provide the best possible care for our patients.

Our nurses are trained to manage high-tech treatment for short or long term illnesses. We help hospice patients and their families with respite care or total nursing care, as well as patients with chronic conditions, including those of the heart, lung, digestive, neurological and endocrine systems. We treat patients facing hospitalization or needing immediate help following surgery or hospital discharge, as well as new mothers with healthy babies. Advanced Nursing Services also assist with the day-to-day needs caused by illness or aging, such as personal hygiene, meals, laundry, shopping, light housekeeping, wound care, administer medications and doctor visits.

The Advanced Nursing staff will cooperate with the patient and the physician to maximize the resources available such as Medicare and insurance benefits. Please call our office at 863-3030 to discuss your personal needs. Our RN supervisor is available at no cost to you to plan your personal care and to discuss your individual concerns.

Paula DiCampo, RN, Nursing Supervisor and Maggie Holtman, President and Owner

141 N. Meramec Ave., Ste. 102 314.863.3030

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The Quarters at Des Peres• SHOWCASE At The Quarters at Des Peres, we believe in providing outstanding nursing, rehabilitation and care. Here you’ll be surrounded in elegance, sophistication and warmth in a state-of-the art rehabilitation community. ¬The Quarters at Des Peres features many thoughtfully designed living areas that provide opportunities to socialize and enjoy life. From assistance with daily living to rehabilitation services and health care, our team of licensed professionals is dedicated to keeping you active.

At The Quarters, we follow the “I” care plan approach for patient care. This involves knowing the individual’s abilities, life story, and personal preferences, which enables us to tailor care to a patient’s needs.

General Services & Amenities Private Suites with Private Bath Dietary Management & Counseling Restaurant-Style-Dining features menu choices Pharmacy Services State-of-the-art Rehabilitation Gym Beauty/Barber Salon 24/7 Skilled Nursing Care Telephone, Cable & Wireless Internet Meeting Virtually Any Rehabilitation Need The Quarters at Des Peres is dedicated to helping you achieve your rehabilitation goals. Not only is our building designed for a comfortable yet progressive approach to rehab, we offer many services you won’t find anywhere else.

The Quarters’ rehabilitation center is equipped to meet the needs of virtually any rehabilitation patient. With ample space and the latest equipment, including a functional apartment setting where patient’s can work on therapy that addresses Activities of Daily Living – ADL’s. We are able to help those who require either short-term or long-term complex rehabilitation. The ADL apartment allows each individual to incorporate real-life therapy into their treatment regimen.

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Aberdeen Heights

Aberdeen Heights: Kirkwood’s most complete retirement lifestyle.

You’d love a lifestyle with more freedom and fewer responsibilities. You’d like to have a list of services, amenities and conveniences just outside your door. And you want all that with less worry about future health care needs. So enjoy all that and more at one address: Aberdeen Heights.

A lifestyle packed with possibilities Imagine having a maintenance-free residence, with these—and more! Services and amenities at your fingertips: Interior & exterior maintenance Housekeeping & linen service Flexible dining & chef-prepared meals A full calendar of activities every month Our complete list won’t fit here; visit AberdeenSeniorLiving.com to see even more.

Stay healthy in mind, body and spirit We think of well-being in terms of the whole person. So wellness at Aberdeen Heights has six different dimensions: physical, social, spiritual, intellectual, creative and service-oriented. Each dimension addresses a unique area of your life that, when working together, add up to a better quality of life.

The security of our Unique Health Care Benefit With our Unique Health Care Benefit, you have priority access to on-site care at predictable monthly rates, so you never need to make another move to receive quality assisted living, skilled nursing or memory care. And you’ll have financial security knowing your entrance fee is 90% refundable to you or your estate.

No time to wait Not many residences remain – and once those are unavailable, we’ll officially open our waiting list. Don’t miss out on Kirkwood’s most complete retirement lifestyle. Call 1-800-673-1721 today to arrange your personal visit.

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Over the past decade, The Willows in Chesterfield has become the premier retirement destination in West County. It is meeting increased demand by adding 45 new custom apartment homes to the close-knit community. These residences feature 14 new floor plans, ranging from 870 to 1,730 square feet, all with large decks or patios and some with cathedral ceilings. Standard selections include stainless steel appliances and a choice of more than 50 countertop colors. Upgrades such as wood floors and fireplaces are available, with features designed to allow residents to age in place gracefully and comfortably.

The Willows also provides first-class amenities such as a 130-seat theater, indoor pool, fitness center, full-service spa, two restaurants, a wine cellar, art gallery, creative arts studio, sculpture garden, and billiards room. Residents also enjoy full access to health care services at Brooking Park, a five-star continuum of care community located on The Willows campus.

Best of all, The Willows is part of the St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors family, a nonprofit organization with more than a half-century of experience in serving area seniors.

The Willows has earned its reputation by providing a maintenance-free retirement that combines luxury and value, embracing the most modern amenities and services while remaining true to its original mission of putting the needs of seniors first. The new expansion is already more than 50% reserved, but there is still time to secure many pre-construction discounts and benefits. Discover how enjoyable a Worry Less lifestyle at The Willows can be!

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You deserve the best private, in-home care available. If home is where you choose to live, AccuCare is here to help. We provide the highest level of in-home care for our clients. We are company-owned and operated by R.N.s committed to delivering the finest care with the patience, compassion and peace of mind you expect from a good friend in the comfort of home.

Founded in 1994 by Jacqueline Phillips, R.N., B.S.N., AccuCare is a successful, independent, private, in-home care company. Through Jacque’s vision, our company has grown to more than 200 caregivers providing in-home care services to hundreds of clients in the metro St. Louis area.

Our leadership team has created a culture of trust, integrity and professionalism for both clients and employees.

With an AccuCare home care provider, you receive the same care and compassion we would give our own families. Our family-inspired approach also comes with medical expertise. Our private-duty, in-home care services include: nurse on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week •• AHelpregistered in maintaining an independent lifestyle in-home care for seniors or for clients recovering from surgery •• Private Free nursing and safety assessment to appointments, whether medical or personal •• Transportation Coordination with privately hired staff, if needed • Flexible hours At AccuCare, we strive to make a difference in every life we touch, every day. Because needs differ, we evaluate each situation on an individual basis to develop a care plan that meets each client’s specific needs.

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Promise Mobility offers a variety of remodeling and product solution services to help individuals age-in-place. We are a proud veteran-owned small business that specializes in enhancing mobility and accessibility through lift technology and remodeling solutions. Our team of aging-in-place specialists will make your home more accessible, easy to navigate, and barrier-free.

Promise Mobility was founded by two West Point graduates with the aim of creating a complete in-home solution for individuals seeking enhanced mobility and accessibility. Our scope of products and services range from the simple installation of grab bars to complex home modifications and lift equipment designed to support the activities of daily living. Promise Mobility can support you:

entrances and exits to make them more accessible ••Improve Improve access to the home, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen areas access to sinks, countertops, and electrical outlets ••Improve Improve entrance paths and driveways with ramp installation, lighting systems and platform lifts •Help prevent the risk of injury by installing stair lifts, overhead ceiling lifts, standing aids and other adaptive equipment in the home Promise Mobility understands what you’re going through. It’s our mission to ensure that you can maintain your independence by creating a home that is barrier-free.

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with Jordan Shoen. The two had met 20 years earlier at the age of 12 through a youth group at The Church of St. Michael & St. George. “The connection as adults was instant,” she says. “We had a lot in common since we had known each other since childhood, but it was still new and exciting because it had been so long!”

The two dated just more than a year before Jordan proposed on a weekend getaway to Innsbrook. “When I saw the ring, I got goosebumps because it looked identical to my late mom’s, which he had never seen,” Butterfield says. She was able to include the memory of her mom in other ways, too. Butterfield wore her cathedral veil for the ceremony and converted her mom’s wedding ring into earrings and a necklace. “I also wore my aunt’s wedding dress, an Oscar de la Renta gown,” she says. “I worked with Marylyn Simpson at R&M Designs to customize it, and she made it convertible so I could transform it into a cocktail dress for the reception. Jordan kept stepping on it during our first dance, so I did the reveal a little earlier than expected!”

The church was an obvious choice for the ceremony, and they both wanted a casual reception venue where friends and family could come together and just hang out. “We went from a more traditional approach at the church to playing games and fun decorations at Kuhs Farm in Spanish Lake, which is such a hidden gem,” Butterfield says. She put a lot of effort into making everything exactly as she envisioned. (When she couldn’t find the right tablecloth, she shipped in fabric and had one made!) And despite being completely sick on her wedding day, Butterfield has countless favorite memories. “I found out it was a kidney infection afterward,” she says. “But I was just so happy to have everyone we loved there, especially all my cousins and friends of ours from youth group.”

Katie is an associate creative director and copywriter for Momentum Worldwide, and Jordan is owner of Invest St. Louis, an investment real estate company. They reside in University City.

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[ on the cover ] Reliance Bank opened its 20th branch in St. Louis last week. The flagship bank at 10401 Clayton Road includes a Tim Hortons Express to create a more relaxed banking atmosphere. For more information, call 314.569.7200 or visit reliancebankstl.com.

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[mixing business and pleasure Reliance Bank by becky mollenkamp

Not all that long ago, depositing a check required a trip to the bank.

you can have a meeting while also having instant access to banking services like a notary, cashier’s checks and the latest home loan rates?” (The branch is also the bank’s hub for mortgage operations.)

Sems hopes that, over time, the people who stop in for Reliance chairman Tom Brouster coffee or pastries will develop a relationship with Reliance employees, who can become their go-to resource for banking-related information.

The new Frontenac location includes other progressive ideas, from a tech bar for tablets and smartphones to state-of-the-art virtual teller machines in the drive-up lanes. As Reliance introduces high-tech solutions, however, it remains committed to its traditional values as a locally owned, service-driven community bank, Brouster says. “Technology gives people a choice,” he explains. “There are still people who like to come into a bank where a teller knows their name. Myself, the staff, and the board are all local residents, and we can make all of our decisions here. We don’t have to go through a bureaucratic process to complete loans or other issues. That personal service gives us an edge over larger banks.”

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Today, that and many other transactions can be handled quickly and privately on a computer or smartphone. Keeping up with the public’s evolving banking habits isn’t easy, but Reliance Bank is finding innovative ways to serve clients. Its latest venture is a new branch featuring a Tim Hortons Express, a cafe known worldwide for its coffee and donuts. “Banking is changing,” says Tom Brouster, Reliance chairman.

“Fewer people are coming into branches to do their banking, so we have to find a new approach. My 17-year-old daughter, Meredith, says we are turning an everyday chore into a coffee run.”

The new flagship location, which opened last week across from Plaza Frontenac, is the 20th for Reliance in St. Louis. It’s a full-service branch in a newly constructed building at “one of the best corners in St. Louis County,” Brouster says. Although the architecture is traditional Colonial Williamsburg, it’s far from a typical bank. The offices have glass walls, there’s a large meeting room for the community, and cozy seating replicates a living room at Tim Hortons. “Some businesses might not want to share space, but Tim Hortons saw this as a win-win,” says Rick Sems, Reliance president and CEO. “We aren’t competing against each other, and we benefit from each other’s traffic. We like the thought of doing a few more locations with them.”

Putting a coffee shop inside a bank is a new concept for St. Louis, but Sems says it’s a logical fit. “A lot of business takes place at coffee shops,” he says. “People are closing home loans or doing job interviews. Why not make it into a place where

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[ Anthonino’s Taverna ] 2225 macklind ave. | 314.773.4455

[ amuse bouche ] The Scene

Lively neighborhood Greek-Italian eatery

The Prices

$4 to $10 starters $11 to $20 pizzas $11 to $22 entrees

The Chef/Owners

Anthony and Rosario Scarato

The Favorites

Cheese Ravioli, Toasted Ravioli, Palermo Chicken, Shrimp Scampi, Italian doughnuts

This popular neighborhood spot has become

even more so, if that is possible, since a major remodel/ expansion. Once home to The Hill Tavern, Anthonino’s came in 12 years ago and immediately became a beloved bar and pizza place. With the addition of a large second dining room in back and a more extensive dinner menu, it’s the go-to place for many who want good food at a good price. The original bar area is quaint, with its old, dark-wood bar, original wood floors, molded-tin ceiling and newly exposed brick walls. But it’s a noisy, bustling room. The back, while less ‘scenic,’ is also less commotion-filled.

As for the food, it’s solid and in the case of the pastas, noteworthy since all of it is fresh-made; no dried pasta noodles are used here. In fact, Anthonino’s was featured

by The Food Network’s Guy Fieri in 2012 as a don’t-miss ‘dive,’ in his Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The Fresh Cheese Ravioli ($11), which we had as an appetizer, was a classic example of how the simplest pasta dish can be transcendent, if it is well-made. The noodle skins were

thin, with the divine texture and flavor of fresh pasta. A simple ricotta filling was highlighted by crushed black pepper, in the classic pairing of cacio de pepe (cheese with pepper). A sweet, delicious marinara covered the six noodle pockets.

The Toasted Ravioli ($9) is plump with ground beef filling and a touch of ricotta, pecorino and romano. They are excellently fried to yield very crisp, meaty ravioli that are not the least bit greasy—and maybe best of all, served piping hot. A pot of marinara comes with the dish for dipping (this was the famous Food Network dish).

Our entrees were similarly appealing. The Palermostyle Chicken ($17) is a very good pounded breast with excellent breading that is charbroiled and topped with capers, green olives, lemon slices and what they called white wine butter sauce. The sauce, however, is more like a béchamel, with a thickener, and while tasty, a little bit gummy in texture.

Same for the sauce accompanying the Shrimp Scampi ($16), eight delicious Gulf shrimp lightly tossed

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Zepolle A fried dough ball typical of Rome and Naples that can be filled and/or topped with

Culinary Pedigree

cacio e Pepe This translates to ‘cheese and pepper,’ a classic combination in Roman pasta that relies on simplicity and freshly grated pecorino cheese and black pepper. powdered sugar

Greek Salad A fresh vegetable salad served in Greece that includes cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, kalamata olives, oregano and olive oil

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Anthony: garlic Rosario: basil and tomatoes

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regularly. It’s friendly, tasty and has big portions. What more can you want?

Anthony: Brasserie by Niche Rosario: Favazza’s

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» It’s always been a favorite for pizza and warm hospitality, and now, with the addition and expanded menu, Anthonino’s is a winner across the board. We love the homemade toasted ravioli and the charbroiled salmon filet.

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in bread crumbs and doused with butter and garlic during grilling to yield a delicious flavor pairing. The sauce topping them is not what I’d typically call ‘lemon butter,’ but rather thickish béchamel. An order of Pasta with Clams ($12) was excellent, the delicate flavor and texture of fresh pasta allowed to shine under a light oil and garlic sauce with plenty of clam flavor. The Cioppino ($18) also was good, but quite spicy, so be forewarned. A soupy dish, it was a deep red and came with deliciously sweet crab claws, shrimp and a chunk of salmon.

Entrees come with house salad, a very good Greekstyle romaine salad with feta, kalamatas and red onions topped with creamy, sweet Greek dressing. They also come with a small plate of fresh pasta and your choice of sauce (both sides are part of the generous ‘full meal’ offering that, no doubt, helps make places like this so popular).

Dessert included Italian doughnut holes ($6), zepolle, swimming in warm honey. They were piping hot from the fryer and yummy.

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Stacy Neuman, owner of A Slice of Heaven, has given new meaning to ‘wine pairing.’ Her handmade gourmet chocolates now are offered at Cedar Lake Cellars (11008 Schreckengast Road in Wright City), because “chocolates pair with a variety of wines,” she says. Her sinfully decadent concoctions include dark and white chocolate-covered cashews, M&M bark, and the must-try white chocolate cashew popcorn.

[ cup o’ aloha ] Brad and Kristina Solomon have brought a little bit of Hawaii to South City. They found a stationary home in Francis Park for their mobile beverage operation, Lanai Coffee, founded in 2013. Located next to the tennis courts in a quaint stone building (5300 Donovan Ave.), Lanai also serves muffins and Nathan’s franks. Customers will want to indulge in the Lanai specialty, Nutty Hawaiian, a montage of espresso, chocolate, vanilla and macadamia nuts.

On Fridays, 10 percent of sales are donated to charity. Mahalo.

[ wanted: restaurateurs ]

Opportunity is knocking at several eateries up for sale. Johnny’s Restaurant & Bar in Soulard is up for offer, as is Michael Swaleh’s Tikka Tikka Taco food truck operation. And Jen Kaslow, a longtime customer at the Loop’s Meshuggah Café, has taken over ownership from Patrick Liberto.

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Former Morton’s GM Jeff Daniels has moved to Ruth’s Chris in Clayton, while former Ruth’s Chris GM Geoff Dill has moved to 801 Chophouse. No news on who’s moving to Morton’s. Seems all have kept it ‘in the family’, the family of Clayton steakhouses, that is.

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The historic Mueller Farm site, now operated by EarthDance, announced it is now certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program. EarthDance is the only organic farm school in Missouri that teaches hands-on farming workshops while sustainably growing food designed to bring together farmers and the community.

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Patty | Cheap people know they are cheap, so don’t worry about telling your friend something she doesn’t already know. Yes, if you enjoy her company, tell her that she needs to start opening her wallet or she is going to be excluded. Sometimes honesty is the best policy, and telling your friend that no one likes a freeloader is about as honest as you can get.

Raschelle | Let me begin by saying yes, I agree with the way you’ve signed your letter: You are

the worst person ever. You’ve labeled your friend “cheap,” but I wonder if there’s another explanation?

It is hard to know another person’s motivations. And, seriously, how much can this really be setting you back? Is it worth humiliating your friend by threatening to leave her out if she doesn’t ponyup? So here’s a little something to remind you about friendship: “Friendship is not a reward for our discriminating and good taste … it is the instrument by which God reveals to each of us the beauties of others.” — C.S. Lewis.

Hannum Has always wanted a job title that consisted of just letters. » Patty Raschelle Burton isn’t one to preach, so insert ‘the Universe’ if that makes you feel better. »Good advice either way.

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The annual St. Louis Regional Bridge Tournament took place July 13 through 19, the first time it was held before the summer national championships in Chicago. The scheduling had a major impact on attendance: Even a few of the international-level players showed up! I’m proud to say that St. Louisans competed well.

Playing in a Bracket 1 KO, South, a local player competing against world-class opponents found the right line of play to bring home a small slam.

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1. West led ♥ King, 2 from dummy, East the 10, and South the Ace. 2. Declarer led the ♠ King, West the 9, North the 7, and East the 10.

3. With ♠s breaking, South had 7 ♠s, 1 ♥, 1 ♣ and 3 ♦s needed for the successful slam.

4. Declarer led the ♣ Jack to dummy’s Ace. 5. Dummy’s ♣ 2 to ♠ 8.

6. Declarer’s ♠ 2 to dummy’s Ace. 7. Dummy’s ♣ 6 to declarer’s ♠ 3.

8. The key play—declarer led the ♥5. No matter which opponent won the trick, they were forced to break ♦s or give declarer a ruff/sluff.

9. West won the ♥ Jack and led the ♦9.

10. Declarer played the ♦2 from the dummy. When East produced the ♦ Queen, the hand was made.

11. Twelve tricks taken with an elimination play. Nice!

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A | The ‘Rule of Seven’ is used to determine how many times a declarer should hold up an Ace when that particular suit is led. Say your lefthand opponent leads the king of a suit, presumably from a sequence. You have three little cards of that suit in the dummy, and you have the Ace and two small in your hand. Using the ‘Rule of Seven,’ subtract the number of cards you hold in that suit, in this case 6, from 7 and the difference is how many times to hold up, i.e., 7 – 6 = 1; 7 – 5 = 2.

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NOW – 1/3/16 / the artist and the modern studio

Vacation

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Saint Louis Art Museum | Free | slam.org This exhibition examines how artists use their own studio spaces as a subject for their work. It features more than 30 American and European artists, with an emphasis on works produced between 1960 and 1990 from the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection.

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NOW – 9/12 Calder Lightness

Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts | Free | pulitzerarts.org

8/7 Craft Uncorked – Felted Flower Garden

Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design | 6 – 8:30 p.m. | $35 | craftalliance.org

8/8 – 10/8 Fiber Focus 2015

Art Saint Louis | Free | artstlouis.org

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Slow Food St. Louis | 7:30 p.m.

Schlafly Bottleworks | $5 slowfoodstl.org This session on foraging in the Missouri wilderness features Bo Brown and Ryan Maher. Brown is the founder and director of First Earth Wilderness School and has been a wildlife biologist since 1985. Maher is the founder of Missouri Wild Edibles and is the chef at Chaumette Wineries.

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Anyone over 40 likely remembers 1983’s National Lampoon’s Vacation with great fondness. Starring Chevy Chase at the peak of his career, the movie tracked the Griswold family on an ill-fated journey to the fictional Walley World adventure park. The R-rated movie was bawdy, to be sure, but it was relatable and tender at its core. The new Vacation, a remake of sorts, follows a similar storytelling arc, but with half the sweetness and double the potty humor. Ed Helms of The Hangover fame stars as Rusty Griswold, who is determined to give his family the Walley World vacation his father previously failed to deliver. Like the original, most of this nearly two-hour movie is scenes of the family getting into one silly predicament after another. In the hands of comedy master John Hughes, the original expertly walked the line between low-brow and sophisticated

Busch II Infield | Ballpark Village | 7 p.m. | Free | stlballparkvillage.com

8/15 An Evening with Sen. Claire McCaskill

7 – 10 p.m. | St. Louis County Library | $35 per person or $45 for two people brownpapertickets.com

8/6 – 8/22 / spellbound! a musical fable

Tower Grove Abbey | Stray Dog Theatre | $10 - $25 straydogtheatre.org Spellbound! A Musical Fable uses mash-ups of fables and fairy tales to tell the story of a young woman named Arabella. She journeys through the land of Samaren, where she encounters a variety of obstacles, from shape-shifting beasts to magic potions.

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NOW – 8/8 Rigoletto

Union Avenue Opera | 8 p.m. | $30 - $52 | unionavenueopera.org

8/10 The Story Goes On: The Songs of Maltby & Shire

The Robert G. Reim Theatre | Stages St. Louis | 6:30 p.m. $75 - $250 | stagesstlouis.org

8/10 – 8/16 Oklahoma!

The Muny | 8:15 p.m. | Free - $87 | muny.org

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8/10 Movie Mondays – Little Rascals

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humor. The pair of first-time writers on the Vacation reboot, however, never rise above basic bathroom humor (two scenes are dedicated to one poop joke). People hoping the film is a trip down memory lane will appreciate the cameos and inside jokes, but are likely to leave disappointed and itching to rewatch the original.

Should You See It? Probably not. —B.M.

ALSO IN THEATERS

Shaun the Sheep | Irrational Man Southpaw

OPENING FRIDAY

The Fantastic Four | Ricki and the Flash The Gift

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NOW - 9/7 / alien worlds and androids Saint Louis Science Center | $4 - $8 | slsc.org This exhibition at the Saint Louis Science Center lets visitors of all ages discover what extraterrestrial life may be like through the use of laboratories, telescopes, robots and probes.

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NOW – 8/30 Paper Kite Family Sundays

The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Free - $6 | missouribotanicalgarden.org

8/6 Summer Outdoor Movie Series: Big Hero 6

The Magic House | 7 p.m. | $10 - $15 | magichouse.org

8/10 Children’s Family Book Club

Kirkwood Public Library | 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. | Free kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org

NOW on dvd

Far from the Madding Crowd | True Story

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Zardoz (1974) Tivoli Theater | Aug. 7 & 8, 11:55 p.m.

[ music ] 8/8 / ruben studdard

The Pageant | 7 p.m. | $31 thepageant.com The Pageant hosts ‘A Night with Our Idols,’ featuring American Idol winner Ruben Studdard and other Idol stars Kimberley Locke, Elliott Yamin and Nikko Smith

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8/6 PopNation Summer Tour 2015

The Demo | 6:30 p.m. | $15 - $30 | thedemostl.com

8/7 Creation Rebels

Blueberry Hill | 9 p.m. | $10 | blueberryhill.com

8/8 Trombone Shorty and New Orleans Avenue Ballpark Village | 8 p.m. | $11 - $25 | stlballparkvillage.com

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Anyone who’s lost 100 pounds or more doesn’t want unsightly sagging

skin getting in the way of their new appearance. That kind of weight loss, however, dramatically changes a person’s body. Whether the result of diet and exercise or weight reduction surgery, excess skin left behind can leave a misshapen appearance. That’s where body contouring comes in as a way to restore attractive proportions. “The patients may stand on a scale and know they’ve lost weight, but when they look in the mirror, they can still feel something is missing,” says Dr. Sumesh Kaswan, a SLUCare plastic surgeon. “Body contouring completes the process they started to not only be healthy, but also to look and feel better.” The procedure also addresses medical issues, such as chafing or infections, caused by excess skin.

Nearly 70 percent of Americans are overweight, 35 percent are obese and 6 percent are morbidly obese. Not surprising, weight-loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, has exploded in popularity, with about 250,000 people having the procedure each year. “It was relatively uncommon 15 years ago,” Kaswan says. “The country is getting more obese and, with the invention of minimally invasive procedures, we are encountering more people who have these surgeries.” Patients can lose 50 to 300 pounds or more and, “after reaching their new normal weight, they may notice deformities, like excess skin or skin rolls,” Kaswan says. About 20 percent of post-bariatric patients undergo body contouring.

Body contouring procedures include tummy tucks and lifts of the face, breasts, thighs and arms. With so many corrective options available, it’s important for patients to

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work with their doctor to set priorities during the pre-op assessment. Surgery is typically limited to six or eight hours to decrease bleeding risks, and that allows time for just two or three areas of the body, Kaswan says. “If the patient is willing to have multiple surgeries, then we can figure out which additional areas to do in a second surgery,” he notes.

Body contouring is performed by plastic surgeons and typically involves an overnight stay in a hospital. Patients should line up a good support system at home, Kaswan advises, because they’ll need help with personal care for the first week after surgery.

Also, drains in the areas of excised skin will be used for two to three weeks, and patients can expect to be on pain medications during that time as well. Most people return to work in about a month and can resume all pre-surgery activities by six weeks.

Anyone interested in body contouring should seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon with whom they feel comfortable. A reputable plastic surgeon will help a patient set realistic expectations prior to surgery, Kaswan says. Body contouring is “a skin-for-scar tradeoff,” he adds, cautioning that there are limits to what the procedure can achieve. “We do surgeries in such a way that scars are usually hidden or not noticeable, but we cannot take the excess skin without leaving any scars,” he says.

“Most people feel it’s worth it and are extremely happy with their results.”

Dr. Sumesh Kaswan practices at 3660 Vista Ave., Ste. 108. For more information, call 314.577.8793 or visit slucare.edu/recontour.

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Whoever comes up with the magic bullet for weight loss will have Americans beating down the door to pay for it. That is a given, judging from the many diets, exercise fads, supplements and meal plans popping up continually to offer hope to the flabby.

See what the experts say about shedding pounds and keeping them off.

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- The Diet Cycle

We’ve all heard about them, and more than likely, we’ve even experienced them: fad diets that have us yo-yo-ing from several pounds lower than our ‘normal weight’ to several pounds (or more) higher. How can we break the cycle?

RECIPES FOR FAILURE

“Diets are a dime a dozen. They all work in one form or another, but they are not going to be successful for you in the long run,” says Teresa Scott Syed, president and owner of OneLife Weight Loss & Wellness Solutions. “What we need to focus on is permanent life change.”

Eva Stottler, a certified integrative nutrition health coach and natural solutions educator, agrees. “Ten to 15 years ago, there were a lot of fad diets that would help you lose weight very quickly, but they weren’t very sustainable and they weren’t very healthy.”

She says eating is not a one-size-fits-all activity. One person might gravitate toward protein, another toward carbs, which means the same eating pattern cannot suit both.

“Diets should be customized to the individual,” Stottler says. “A lot of people fail when they pick a diet that is too restrictive, or with food that is not enjoyable. People put a lot of emphasis on counting calories, which is not that important to me. You can have a 150-calorie candy bar or a 150-calorie apple.”

The popular Paleolithic diet is based on the basic foods that our cavemen ancestors would have eaten. “I actually think it’s pretty good because it gets you back to the basics: meat, fish, vegetables and fruits,” Stottler says. And it allows people to eat what they like within those food groups, she notes, which is a big plus. Eating is, after all, a pleasurable and social activity.

Severe restrictions are self-defeating, she adds. “If you starve yourself all day of the things you enjoy, by evening you have low blood sugar or you binge;” Stottler says. “My policy is 80-20: Eat exactly what is right for you 80 percent of the time, and 20 percent of the time, have a little fun.”

Focus on Fuel

Too much dieting without enough nutrition is self-defeating, too, Stottler says. “What people aren’t realizing is that they can be working out way too hard for the amount of calories and nutrients they are taking in,” she says. “We are seeing cognitive issues from the low-fat and low-calorie diets, because our brains feed off of healthy sugars and healthy fats,” she says.

Healthy Eating, Not Less Eating

“Yo-yo dieting is not good for the body or for helping you meet your goals,” says Syed. “It is short-sighted to think you are just going to go on a quick diet.” For many people, change will require analysis of their relationship with food. “First, we focus on getting stress under control because stress makes you gain weight as well as lose weight,” Syed says. “Many people self-medicate with food.”

Food should be considered one part of a lifestyle, she says. “More than anything, it is about choosing to be healthy, not just getting skinny.

Understanding what your triggers are can help you reframe the way you look at food, from pleasure to fuel—but you can have fun, too.”

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Doctor’s tip: enjoy a zero-carb breakfast of eggs, meat and seafood.

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“Carbs raise your blood sugar in the first hour, and in the second hour it is lower than when you ate,” Shoemaker says.

“The zero-carb diet will maintain your blood sugar so you don’t become terribly hungry the rest of the day.”

– Pills and Supplements

No pain, no gain—that is the conventional wisdom when it comes to weight loss. And while we all wish some new technology would come along to save us that pain, it hasn’t yet. Pills and supplements make big promises, but are they worth the side effects? will their benefits last?

FIELD OF DREAMS

Two types of pills fill most of the weight-loss-product bottles on pharmacy shelves, says Dr. James Shoemaker, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. “Some are stimulants like caffeine and phentermine,” he says. “The stimulants make your heart race, make you breathe faster and make you too excited to eat. The other category is the cathartics. These are starch blockers or fat blockers in over-the-counter and prescription versions.”

Phentermine is an artificial counterpart to adrenaline, Shoemaker says. The stimulant keeps the body in an aroused state. “They do exactly the same thing as a really bad scare,” he says. “Most dieters wouldn’t want to be in a continually scared state, and the pills lose efficacy after time as your body adjusts with the production of its own stimulants.”

The cathartics work differently, preventing you from absorbing fats or starch, Shoemaker explains. “The fats and starch then get into your large intestine and become food for the bacteria there, producing acids and gas that make you feel uncomfortable and give you diarrhea. They may

have some effectiveness, but you will be uncomfortable.”

Additionally, cathartics can be associated with nutritional deficits, he says, specifically the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.

ONLY FOR THE OBESE

For the medically obese, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently has approved several medications, says Dr. Samuel Klein, director of the weight management program at Washington University School of Medicine.

“This is very positive for the obesity field,” he says. “Having four new drugs approved within a relatively short period of time is unheard of.”

In medical terms, obesity begins with a body mass index of 30 or more. If you are somewhat below that threshold, you will be diagnosed just as overweight. “A BMI of 30 would be 30 or 40 percent overweight,” Klein explains. “These drugs are for people who have a body mass index of 30 and above, or people with a body mass index of 27 or above who have a complication such as diabetes or hypertension.”

The recently approved prescriptions are based on new ingredients or combinations of existing drugs, he says.

Previous uses have been for treatment of binge eating disorder, seizure disorders, depression, addiction and smoking cessation. These drugs work in the brain rather than the intestine.

“The brain regulates food intake,” Klein says. “These drugs have been shown to be effective and relatively safe in helping people lose weight and keep the weight off long-term.” Reported average weight loss has been 3 percent to 12 percent annually. But here again, the drugs may come with side effects.

“All medications have side effects,” Klein says. “The side effects here are similar across many of the groups and include nausea, headache, constipation, dizziness, trouble sleeping and dry mouth. The complications may go away if you continue taking the drugs or lower the dose, and certainly if you stop taking the medication.”

These drugs are strictly for long-term weight issues, not short-term diets, he stresses. “Drug therapy for obesity means long-term, if not life-long therapy,” Klein says. “This should be treated like a chronic disease, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. You don’t stop your diabetes medication when blood sugar is normalized.”

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– Exercise

Just as diets are debunked all the time, exercise theory has its ups and downs, too. Cardio, body mass index, metabolics, strength training—even the terminology can be confusing. But one thing everyone can agree on is that people need to get, and keep, moving for some part of the day, every day, in order to stay healthy.

Aging & Metabolism

“Back in the ’70s and into the early ’90s, cardio was all the craze, and that was what you were supposed to do for weight loss,” says Clint Schambach, a personal trainer with Level Up Fitness. “Our body tends to decrease in lean muscle mass as we age, and cardio doesn’t do a lot to preserve lean tissue the way resistance training does.”

Fitness experts realize that muscle mass is an important component in the fight against fat. “It is said that we lose 10 percent of our lean tissue every decade. As the lean tissue decreases, your metabolism will drop and that lean tissue is your metabolic driver,” Schambach says.

In the meantime, production of some hormones falls and slows the metabolism. “Our internal environments are constantly changing, and we are having a host of hormone changes,” says Michael Martino, lead trainer at Wellbridge Athletic Club and Spa. “Those hormones help your body maintain lean muscle and keep fat off.” Unchecked, these factors can produce a downward spiral, he says. “The less you move, the more you are going to affect those hormones and create an even greater deficit.”

Resistance Training Rules!

The solution to stop the fat from taking over is the thing many adults have not been told to do—resistance training, as in lifting weights and pumping iron. “Older people don’t do a lot of resistance training for fear of getting hurt or from not being comfortable with

weights,” Schambach says. “Also, back in the day that wasn’t what they were told to do.”

Staying active is crucial, says Martino. “Having a properly structured workout plan can improve your hormone profile and improve your metabolism,” he notes. “The general consensus is that you should be working out 30 minutes a day at a moderate intensity for five days a week, at least.”

Interval Training

The new paradigm of fitness is interval training—resistance training done at weight levels and pacing that builds muscle mass and delivers cardio and aerobic benefits, too. “You would want to put a majority of your focus on circuit training—you pair up multiple exercises, take very little rest between exercises—maybe 60 to 90 seconds—then repeat,” Schambach says. “You want to be taxing the muscles by lifting with a challenging weight. A rule of thumb might be a weight you can’t lift more than 15 times with good form.”

Resistance-based training sessions are worth about twice as much as cardio time on the treadmill or spinning bike. experts now think. “If you put in 75 minutes of very hard exertion over a week, you are going to get more benefit than if you work at a moderate to low intensity level for 150 minutes or more a week,” Martino says.

Exercise and rest intervals should keep the lungs slightly out of breath. “When your lungs are burning for oxygen, it helps mobilize fat into the bloodstream to better burn it off,” Schambach says.

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It’s almost impossible to turn on the TV or flip through a magazine and not see an ad for BB cream and CC cream, but did you know these American makeup trends are anything but American? Korean beauty has become the new face of the cosmetic industry, with potent yet polished products. But what exactly is all the fuss about? Are Korean beauty products any better than our mainstream American and European brands? And is this a fad, or are Korean skincare and makeup here to stay?

[ oil control ] » BRTC Blemish Recover Balm

Over the years, I have tried everything from powder to liquid foundations in search of full, yet flawless coverage. Between my oily skin and fine lines, makeup tends to settle in every crack and crevice, leaving me with skin that can look greasy and pre-maturely aged. This blemish balm, made specifically for oily skin, covers every imperfection with a nearly invisible texture.

Controlling oil and evening-out skin texture, it leaves my face shine-free and, best of all, my ‘wrinkles’ are no longer visible thanks to the cream’s tendency to mitigate imperfections.

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[ all-in-one fun ] » prielry Lipstick

I love a good, long-lasting lipstick just as much as the next girl.

Unfortunately, I have to prime my lips with a lip balm to avoid color creasing, bleeding and other unattractive lipstick consequences.

But I could not believe how hydrated this product left my lips.

Prielry Vivid Color Rouge is a soft and hydrating Korean lipstick I discovered and love. No lip balm primer needed, the pretty pale lipsticks last and left my lips soft and supple all afternoon. $22 at korean beauty stores

[ more natural glow ] » Clio Professional Art Highlighter

My face highlighters in the past have been liquid products that made my skin look goopy. This one, in light gold, is a powder highlighter that leaves those goopy products in the dust. It couldn’t look any more natural, it lasts all day, and it can be layered throughout the day. The lightweight formula leaves my skin with a natural glow I have yet to discover with any American product.

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This peel removes abnormal keratin and blackheads, leaving your skin radiant. After washing and toning, apply the gel to dry skin and massage onto face in a circular motion for 60 seconds. Rinse with warm water, and your skin is left feeling softer than ever. $35 at amazon.com

[ hyaluronic acid + vitamins ] » Dr. Jart+ V7 Radiance Toner

Like washing your face, toning should be a part of your daily skincare regimen. It’s no wonder Dr. Jart products have gone mainstream; just check out the V7 Radiance Toner. It offers mild peeling ingredients that remove dead skin cells, increase soft skin texture and create balanced skin tone. The hyaluronic acid moisturizes and protects skin, while the Seven Vitamin Complex (A, B3, B5, C, E, F, H) revitalizes, so your face looks radiant and refreshed. $37 at amazon.com

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FACE TO FACE aesthetician « valerie moll by becky mollenkamp

Glowing skin starts by sloughing away the buildup of dead cells that clogs the pores. One

popular method for exfoliation is shaving the surface of the skin with a scalpel. If scraping away a layer of skin sounds scary, fear not. The process is painless, and some people even find it relaxing, says Valerie Moll, head aesthetician at The Lifestyle Center. “Your skin is so smooth afterward, it feels like butter,” she says.

Dermaplaning, also called blading, is quickly becoming more popular than microdermabrasion, which uses fine crystals or a diamond tip to clean pores. One reason many people prefer blading is because it doesn’t cause the peeling, flaking and red skin that often follow a microdermabrasion treatment. It’s also a more controlled method that allows the technician to target areas of concern.

Best of all, at an average of $85, it’s less expensive than microdermabrasion, which typically costs about $120.

“A lot of times people will come in scheduled for microdermabrasion because that’s what they’ve heard of, but they always choose dermaplaning after learning about it,” Moll says. “I haven’t done a microdermabrasion since we started offering blading.”

The treatment can help anyone—including those with dry or dull skin, fine lines and wrinkles, rosacea, or mild acne scarring—achieve smoother, more radiant skin, experts say. (The procedure isn’t designed for people with severe, active acne.) Dermaplaning takes 30 minutes, and the results last about a month. As an added bonus, it removes fine facial hair. “Everyone loves that it also gets rid of the peach fuzz without waxing,” Moll says. The hair regrows at the same rate, texture and color as before treatment.

Dermaplaning should be performed by a licensed aesthetician in a medical spa setting. It can be done as a stand-alone treatment or to prepare the skin for a facial or medical procedures, such as laser treatments and chemical peels. Cleansing and exfoliation are the foundation upon which all other treatments are built, Moll says. Whether you use at-home products, dermaplaning or a combination of both, everyone should exfoliate regularly for optimal skin health.

“It allows all the products you use at home to penetrate better and work more efficiently,” Moll says. “It sloughs off all the dead skin cells that give your face a dull look, and it gives you that healthy glow everyone wants.”

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The large lots and established trees of Ladue were deciding factors for Mark and Juanita

Snyder when they chose a neighborhood in the St. Louis area. They moved here in 2010 and rented for a year before finding the traditional Georgian colonial on Ladue Acres.

“Ladue is very centrally located,” Juanita Snyder says.

“You can get to the airport quickly, and it’s easy to get downtown, too. My husband and I both grew up in the country, and we love that the area has a taste of that in a city setting.” The couple, who purchased the home in 2011, appreciated that it had been maintained in its traditional manner, including the original millwork from when it was built in the 1930s. “We are only the third owners,” Snyder says. “It needed lots of modernizing,

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3 Ladue Acres

listing price | $1,495,000 listing agent | stephanie connell of gladys manion real estate

but we were glad no one had completely gutted it and updated the style. It felt like the house had been here forever and really belonged on the lot.”

In order to maintain the home’s integrity, the Snyders worked with interior designer Emily Castle and Landmark Builders to do major renovations. “We wanted it to have the same flavor as when it was first built but with updated conveniences, to feel gracious but charming,” Snyder says. They completely redid all six bathrooms, updated the bedrooms, and replaced the floors, windows and doors. “The kitchen was going to be our last project this fall,” she explains.

“We had all the plans drawn up and then decided we were going to move. Hopefully the next owners will use them!”

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Snyder’s favorite space in the house is the living room, which has double doors out to the pool and large backyard. “I would sit and play the piano or work at my desk in there and watch the kids out back,” she says. The couple’s two sons, now in college, and daughter, who will be a high school freshman in the fall, spent lots of time outdoors on the 2-acre lot. “It’s a great yard for kids,” Snyder says. She also points out the multiple entertaining areas inside the home. “My daughter would bring her friends to the upstairs media room, and the boys would hang with their buddies in the basement one.”

Snyder says they intended to stay in the house forever, but are moving to Columbia, Missouri, for at least four years so their daughter can focus on her equestrian activities.

“We might be back because we love this area!”

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homework] Dear Homework,

We bought our mid-century home about four years ago and have been slowly renovating the inside. We are currently at a point where we need to decide how and what to do to the front elevation to finish our project.

The window to the right of the door is the dining room, and it slants out at about a 30-degree angle. We are slowly making the house more traditional inside and were hoping to add a front porch or something similar. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, —New Slant on Things

Dear New Slant on Things, After

before

Your decorating direction of making the home more traditional inside gives me some direction on how to deal with the exterior. By using some new transitional-style elements, we can both tone down the mid-century feel of the façade and improve the overall composition.

First, I would add a taller, arched brick porch, framed by a curving garden wall finished with lantern piers. This gives the façade the dominant feature it needs. Flanking this new element with a bold brick chimney and a tall evergreen gives the façade some additional verticality to balance its overall horizontal nature.

You also will see that I removed the slanted dining room window and replaced it with three French doors. These feature a minimal grid pattern that I also show on the other windows, to help give a more traditional feel.

The existing trim seems to be painted a dark olive green, which I think is quite stylish. I would be tempted to paint the brick a light gray and use a more multi-colored shingle on the roof. A new parking pad in front of the garage wing makes it easier for your guests to get to your glamorous new front entry.

Your original photograph was not clear enough to make out certain details, but I hope you can use these concepts to move your remodeling forward in a direction that works for you.

Thanks for asking, —Homework

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A country retreat was all Bob and Kim Brinkmann were after when they purchased a 110-acre property complete with barn and home in Defiance.

Not until after the papers had been signed did the new owners discover its rich history.

(It once housed a member of the Daniel Boone family!) Three years later, the home and barn have been lovingly restored into a place perfect for sharing with family and friends.

T&S: Do you live in Defiance full time, or is it more of a weekend place?

Bob Brinkmann: It’s a weekend place. We’re there about four days a week almost year-round. We had another farm out in New Haven, but it was too far to come to work, and we wanted to retire in the Defiance area.

T&S: Tell us about the property’s history.

BB: We think the barn was built between 1801 and 1808, and the house between 1843 and 1850. Both were owned by Jonathan Bryan, who was a cousin of Daniel Boone’s wife, Rebecca, and was raised by the Boones. The barn actually was used as a gristmill, and Daniel helped build it—he was a mason, among other things, so he helped with the stonework. The stone all came from the area. There’s no sign of a quarry nearby, so we think they just scraped up the ground and got stones from the surface.

T&S: What was the process like for restoring the barn and home?

BB: We fixed it up in the first six or seven months after we bought it. I own a construction company, Brinkmann Constructors, so the process wasn’t hard for us. The barn had hardly been touched in 206 years, so we gutted it. It had a dirt floor, and we put in a walnut floor with stone where the wagons would have gone through. None of the columns touched the ground, so we had to jack the barn up and splice it with hand-hewn timbers. We also put a fireplace in the barn, and we planted a vineyard on the property—we know there was a vineyard here in the 1800s.

The kitchen features a French La Cornue stove and oven, and a painting by Byran Haynes.

Bob Brinkmann with dogs George Burns and Gracie Allen

A dishware display

The home was built in the mid-1800s.

T&S: What’s your favorite feature?

BB: I just love the home’s history—I’ve been a Boone aficionado for years. We know he spent a lot of time here. And people from the area would camp out for two or three days waiting to get their grain. It makes it an exciting place to live.

T&S: How do you use the barn?

BB: Mostly for entertaining. We do a lot of charity events out there, including for the Katy Land Trust and the St. Louis Police Department. For more than 30 years, we’ve hosted two annual parties for friends and clients with anywhere from 100 to 150 guests. When people ask me what’s the best part about this place, I always say it’s sharing it with everyone else.

T&S: Your kitchen is gorgeous! Is that an antique oven and stove?

BB: It’s not antique. It’s La Cornue, made in France.

Kim and I built all the kitchen cabinets by hand.

We have a wood shop up here. It’s a good country look, which she loves. It really goes with the era of the house.

T&S: I love all the antique touches: Are the blackand-white photos on the stairwell family members?

BB: Those are our grandparents. My grandma. was born in 1897 about a mile down the road. Her grandma, my great-great-grandmother, was across the road and one barn up, and the house she lived in is actually now part of the historic Boone Village.

An antique spice grinder

T&S: Does the firepit in your yard get much use?

BB: When we have events, we have two fires: one in the barn, and one in the yard. People like to sit around the firepit, especially the kids. And we always have s’mores for the kids, too.

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$348,900

1138 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$348,900

$79,000

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES

800 S. HANLEY ROAD, UNIT 4E, Clayton.

$1,025,000

EBR ATI

NG

1975

$649,000

8025 MARYLAND AVENUE, UNIT 8J, Clayton.

2015

YEARS YEARS

janet mcafee inc. I 9889 clayton road I saint louis, missouri 63124 314.997.4800 I www.janetmcafee.com

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TO ADVERTISE

CALL + JANIE SUMNER = 314.749.7078 ONLINE + TOWNANDSTYLE.COM EMAIL + JSUMNER@TOWNANDSTYLE.COM

Accounting/Taxes

Beauty

Cleaning Services

Gutters/Roofing

Need Accounting Services?

Dominic Michael Salon

Bright Cleaning Specialist

THE GUTTER GUY

Our Firm Focuses On Your Small or Mid-Sized Business & Family Full-Service So You Have Time To Focus On What’s Important To You Call Us at 314-888-9621 www.TomDunnCPA.com

Announcements

Antiques/ Collectibles WANTED TO BUY

Old Signed Baseball Memorabilia Baseballs, Bats & Photographs.

Call or Text 314-580-2743

Automotive I BUY

RUNNING USED CARS Buying with Integrity for Over 30 Years Cash Paid On The Spot Call Sam 314-302-2008

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T&S

classifieds

DEADLINe thurs @ noon << call janie sumner at 314.749.7078 TOWN&style

Please do not call the salon regarding this position — email your resume to Catherine@dmsalon.com and we will contact you.

This is a unique opportunity; offering the right candidate an existing clientele of St. Louis’ A-list clients.

A qualified applicant must: • Have prior experience • Have a strong work ethic, provide impeccable services • Have valid certification/licensure for the state of Missouri • Be able to work some evenings or weekends • Have good communication skills • Have excellent customer service • Have retail sales experience • Be professional and well groomed

Cleaning Services SCRUBBY DUTCH CLEANING

Family Owned & Operated Since 1983

YOUR BUSINess with

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Dominic Michael Salon, a busy high-end salon with an established clientele, is seeking a full time nail technician. Our senior manicurist is leaving St. Louis; therefore we are currently seeking a nail technician with a superior skillset for this position. St. Louis’ premier salon has a truly unique opportunity for the right person.

In addition to an existing client list we also offer the following: pay of nearly twice the industry average, on-going education opportunities, 401K, vacation pay, and recognition programs.

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

314-849-4666 or 636-926-0555 www.scrubbydutch.com

Cleaning Time LLC

Professional & Experienced Thorough, deep & detailed cleaning, plus we’ll grocery shop & do laundry! Green products available.

Excellent references. Insured.

314-546-5370

We Specialize in Chandelier Cleaning

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

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE

Affordable Cleaning for Any Budget.

Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, Move-in & Move-out Insured & Bonded Satisfaction Guaranteed Family Owned & Operated Call 314-426-3838 ***$10 OFF New Customers***

HOUSE CLEANING

By Ollinger

Housekeeper available.

Clean, laundry, errands, shop, organize.

Reach Susan @ 314.660.2006

Keeping it Clean LLC We specialize in affluent homes, and offer the best customer service available and cater to your special needs. Animal friendly. We do a variety ofduties. Man hours depend on duties and time in home. Pet sitting available also available.

Call for a free estimate. Insured & bonded. 314-852-9787.

KeepingItCleanSTL.com

Estate Buying JSD Estate Buyers

WE BUY GOLD!!!

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

Immediate payment since 1976.

Call Jamie at 314-997-1707 A division of Albarre’ Jewelry

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

GUTTER CLEANING

Light Tree Work. Free Estimates.

Off Duty Firefighter.

Please Call John 314-724-9897

Health & Wellness

Home Healthcare

St. LouiS

St. CharLeS

314.631.1989 636.724.4357 “Helping people remain independent & safe at home.”

-Allen and Sally Serfas, Founders

stlhomecare.com Home Improvement

Acupresure (Acupuncture Without Needles) Swedish/Deep Tissue/Shiatsu ARTHRITIS RELIEF DETOXIFICATION CUPPING Increase Your Immune System 522 N. New Ballas Ste. 299 (314) 541-3502 YueMaMassageTherapy.com SUMMER SPECIAL! $60 For 1 hr.

HELPING YOUR LOVED ONES STAY SAFE AT HOME! 636-244-5229

REMODEL & REPAIR

Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Power Washing. Insured. Free Est. 37 Years Experience.

Don Phillips 314-973-8511

Yue Ma has been practicing in STL for 17 yrs. (formerly at JCC for 14 yrs) She believes natural healing & deep relaxation follow her philosophy“Our body is like a river; all is connected.”

Hauling Got Trash?

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

Reasonable Prices. Same Day Service.

314-713-HAUL (4285)

Ladue Build LADUE school’s LOT Build your dream home 2/3 acre 100 ft front x 300 deep Spacious neighborhood Island park setting 65 y/o trees Owner/agent 314-497-7825

[sold!]

Lawn & Garden

Tree Services

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial

A Way Without Worries Gardening and Landscaping, LLC Premier landscaping company serving west county for over 15 yrs.

Design - Installation - Maintenance Fully insured/Free Estimates/Ref’s.

314-313-1667

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

Painting M & M Custom Painting

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

Insured and Free Estimates.

Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

Tree service professionals

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

MCGREEVY PIANO

Summertime - Stay Tuned!

Bill McGreevy Associate Member Piano Technicians Guild 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

Tony LaMartina Plumbing

A+ rated from BBB Serving St. Louis for over 30 years 314.965.9377 www.TonyLaMartinaPlumbing.com $20 off any service call Please present ad—Expires 8/30/15

Services $ Cash 4 Old Stuff $

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

Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage LockerLeftovers!

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200

1803 Wild Horse Creek Road | $459,000 Pr/SqFt: $154.34 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties | Agent: Stephanie Rapier

406 W. Jackson Road | $768,000 Pr/SqFt: $199.07 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis Agent: Pat Coursault

16451 Wilson Farm Drive | $580,000 Pr/SqFt: $194.37 Laura McCarthy - Town & Country Agent: Mona Green

[ 63017 ] 15940 Country Ridge Drive | $365,000 Pr/SqFt: $134.44 RedKey Realty Leaders St. Louis Agent: Penny Davis

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522 East Polo Drive | $735,000 Pr/SqFt: $304.10 Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty Agent: Joanne Quick 8025 Maryland Ave., No. 17A | $2,200,000 Pr/SqFt: $493.38 Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield Agent: Michael Luntz

[ 63124 ] 22 Upper Ladue Road | $1,400,000 Pr/SqFt: $303.16 Janet McAfee Agent: Nancy Gulick

[ 63130 ] 7204 Westmoreland Drive | $535,000 Pr/SqFt: $213.83 Laura McCarthy - Clayton Agent: Allison Rossini

[ 63141 ] 630 Emerson Road, No. 301 | $390,000 Pr/SqFt: $171.28 Upper End Properties Agent: Liz Rainey 13398 Pointe Conway Drive | $2,300,000 Pr/SqFt: $276.01 RE/MAX Properties West Agent: Susan Siegfried

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Piano Tuning

Plumbing

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7625 Wydown Blvd., No. 2N | $429,000 Pr/SqFt: $191.09 Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty Agent: Benjamin Shafer

Mizzou Crew Landscaping Call or Text to 314-520-5222 Lowest Prices in town!

Shrub Trimming + Mulching Sale New customer coupon and video at: www.FASTandFREE.us/trim.html

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

45RPM, 78 RPM and 33.3RPM. Rock, Soul, Jazz. House Calls Made.

Call Kurt for info.

314-324-0521

Window Cleaning M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates, Angie’s List, Insured, Dependable, 30+ Years of Experience & Ref’s.

Call Mark, 314-805-7367 or Paul, 314-805-6102

sunday 8/9 [ 63005 ]

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16407 Keegan Bluff Court | $565,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

21 Algonquin Wood | $524,900 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

18608 Ro Bridge Court | $2,199,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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9255 Clayton Road | $1,195,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.807.9779 | gladysmanion.com

255 Heather Crest Drive | $359,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.440.0212 | gladysmanion.com

75 Pointer Lane | $825,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.479.9396 | gladysmanion.com

[ 63073 ] 486 Hickory Trace Drive | $533,500 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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10123 Winding Ridge Road | $2,595,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.629.3931 | gladysmanion.com

[ 63131 ] 3051 Thornbury Drive | $775,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.276.7727 | gladysmanion.com

4324 W. Pine Blvd., No. A | $230,000 2-4 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com august 5, 2015 | townandstyle.com

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