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633 SPYGLASS SUMMIT DRIVE CHESTERFIELD - $575,000

1448 TOPPING ROAD TOWN & COUNTRY - $1,850,000 STUNNING 1.5 STY CUSTOM HOME ON LEVEL 1 ACRE LOT.

32 COUNTRYSIDE LANE FRONTENAC - $2,250,000

1717 MORRE ROAD BAY/HERMANN - $1,900,000

1314 LOG CABIN ROAD LADUE - $1,599,000

1033 BARBERRY LANE KIRKWOOD - $810,000

P ROPERTIES F OR S ALE Sunday Open Houses: z 12:30-2:00 = 1:00-3:00

NEW LISTINGS 1448 Topping Rd Town & Country $1,850,000 1314 Log Cabin Ln Ladue $1,550,000 1033 Barberry Ln Kirkwood = $810,000 633 Spyglass Summit Dr Chesterfield $575,000 8155 Amherst University City z $389,000 6561 Crescent View Ct Mehlville $379,900 311 Oakmont Farm Ballwin $259,900 655 Vista Hills Ct Eureka $259,000 400 Stephanie Ln Ballwin $185,000 4540 Lindell #103 Saint Louis City $174,900

RESIDENTIAL 420 Conway Pine Ct Creve Coeur $2,300,000 10490 Ladue Rd Creve Coeur $2,300,000 32 Countryside Ln Frontenac $2,250,000 9 Brookwood Rd Town & Country $2,050,000 519 N Taylor Ave Kirkwood $1,995,000 1717 Morre Rd Bay/Hermann $1,900,000 54 Thornhill Dr Wildwood = $1,399,900 311 Hampshire Hill Lane St Louis Co $1,350,000 1132 Sara Mathews Ln Wildwood $1,175,000 2331 Todforth Way Town & Country $1,150,000 Bob Bax Manager, Ladue/Frontenac 314-997-7600

803 S Warson Rd Ladue $999,995 3615 Gustave Hollow Rd Wildwood $995,900 18517 Sassafras Place Dr Wildwood $995,000 5287 Westminster Pl St Louis City $989,000 246 Woodlawn Dr Washington $975,000 16944 Riverdale Dr Chesterfield $974,900 2 Oak Bend Dr Ladue $950,000 16950 Lewis Spring Farms Wildwood $949,900 17900 Homestead Bluffs Dr Wildwood $899,900 22 Thornhill Dr Wildwood $899,000 101 Club Creek Ct St Albans $849,900 1800 Aston Way Chesterfield $839,900 1201 Bonhomme Branch Ct Chesterfield $829,900 2341 Ossenfort Valley Ct Wildwood $749,900 1310 Christmas Valley Dr Wildwood $724,900 2723 Wynncrest Manor Dr Wildwood $719,500 214 Fox Chapel Clarkson Valley $699,000 4500 Highway 109 Eureka $695,000 141 Fleming Ln Labadie $675,000 33 Owl Creek Ln Labadie = $660,000 The Enclaves at Cherry HillsWildwood $649,000 16468 Horseshoe Rdg RdClarkson Valley $630,000 939 N Harrison Ave Kirkwood $629,000 1230 Polo Lake Dr Ellisville $609,000 11006 Martin Grove Creve Coeur $599,900 759 Stonebluff Ct Chesterfield $599,900 2733 Highway T Labadie $590,000 17531 Garden Ridge Cir Wildwood $585,000 1453 Highland Valley Cir Wildwood $574,900 17701 Greystone Terrace Dr Wildwood $544,900 6607 Waterman Ave University City $525,000 11670 Denny Rd Sunset Hills $525,000 17884 Suzanne Ridge Dr Wildwood $525,000 226 Chamonix Ct Creve Coeur $525,000 1039 Highway E Hermann $498,000 1031 Bridleridge Xing SpurUninc STL Co $484,999 1933 Buckington Dr Chesterfield $479,900

Pat Malloy Manager, Chesterfield 636-537-0300

6607 WATERMAN AVENUE UNIVERSITY CITY - $525,000

19108 OLD LOGGING ROAD WILDWOOD - $469,900

507 MIDDLETON COURT KIRKWOOD - $399,900

8117 AMHERST AVENUE UNIVERSITY CITY - $335,000

311 OAKMONT FARM BALLWIN - $259,900

655 VISTA HILLS COURT EUREKA - $259,000

1338 Wellington View Place Wildwood 19108 Old Logging Rd Wildwood 1721 Greening Kirkwood 10442 Savannah Ave Frontenac 16039 Autumn Oaks Cir Ellisville 1503 Scofield Valley Ln Wildwood 2656 January Ave St Louis City 3876 Thunderbolt Ln Wildwood 1000 Surrey Hills Dr Richmond Hghts 1938 Still Creek Pass Wildwood 14090 Conway Road Chesterfield 340 N Price Rd University City 7200 Cornell Avenue University City 18717 Petra Court Wildwood 2663 Valley Rd Wildwood 2287 Downey Terrace Dr. Ellisville 15823 Summer Ridge Chesterfield 551 Donne Ave University City 8117 Amherst Ave University City 17017 Westridge Oaks Dr Wildwood 14124 Parliament Dr. Chesterfield 3220 Shenandoah Ave St Louis City 1522 Buckhurst Ct Ballwin 13102 Cannes Dr Creve Coeur 2537 Annalee Ave Brentwood 6308 Lansdowne St Louis City 12795 Highstone Dr Parkway North 3004 Indiana Ave St Louis City 4710 Sunnyview Dr South County 904 Oakwood Farms Ln Ballwin 661 East Madison Ave Kirkwood 733 Elkington Ln Ladue 7746 Wild Plum University City 774 Paschal Dr St Louis 12409 Betsy Ross Ln Uninc Stl Co 6141 South Grand Blvd St Louis City 5700 Itaska St Louis City 1049 Carman Rd Ballwin

$479,900 $469,900 $469,000 $465,000 $449,500 $425,000 $425,000 $425,000 $419,000 $400,000 $398,500 $389,000 $379,000 $374,900 $359,900 $355,000 $340,000 z $338,000 $335,000 $329,900 $305,000 = $299,000 $298,000 $249,900 $245,000 $245,000 $234,900 $229,900 $225,000 $225,000 $219,000 $215,000 $209,900 $194,900 $187,900 $184,900 $179,900 $179,900

4053 Parker Ave St Louis City $169,500 8737 Keystone Dr Brentwood $163,900 2326 Patton Ave Brentwood $159,900 2624 Accomac St St Louis $153,500 12049 Glenrose Dr Maryland Heights $150,000 6758 West Park St Louis $149,900 3701 Texas Ave South City $125,000 2601 Pennsylvania Ave St Louis City $119,900 2727 Telegraph Rd St Louis Co $119,000 5238 Fairview Ave St Louis City $91,900 CONDOS, VILLAS, ATTACHED HOMES 8025 Maryland Avenue, #11D Clayton $1,195,000 155 Carondelet Plaza #803 Clayton $1,150,000 4545 Lindell Blvd #1 St Louis City $949,000 4545 Lindell Blvd #34 St Louis City $769,000 8025 Maryland Ave #3C Clayton $555,000 400 S 14th St #1116 St Louis City $544,900 507 Middleton Ct Kirkwood $399,900 737 Stone Meadow Dr Chesterfield $370,000 1270 Strassner Dr #3210 Brentwood $234,850 329 Belt Ave #302 St Louis City $229,000 819 Woodside Trails Dr Ballwin $215,000 3815 McCausland Ave #17 St Louis $194,900 2380 Seven Pines Dr Maryland Heights = $169,000 13009 Twin Meadows Ct Uninc Stl Co $165,000 5947 McPherson #2W St Louis $164,500 64 Conway Cove Chesterfield $157,900 1612 Redbird Cove Brentwood $157,000 4319 Lindell Blvd #H Central West End $134,900 8869 Flamingo Ct Brentwood $129,500 11999 Villa Dorado #C Creve Coeur $79,900 4335 Sunridge Dr #D Mehlville $76,900 COUNTRY PROPERTIES 7782 Matson Hill Rd Defiance $2,860,000 15030 Highway F Owensville $1,280,000 15 +/- ac Buckner Rd St Charles Co $355,000

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SOCIETY LADUE NEWS SAVES THE DAY! Apparently, that’s another distinction our publication can literally claim: A new mystery novel written by former St. Louis attorney Lisa Boero recently was named as a quarterfinalist in the 2013 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award contest. The book, Murderers and Nerdy Girls Work Late, is the first book in the Nerdy Girls series, described by the author as ‘Sherlock Holmes meets Bridget Jones.’ The story is engaging enough: Liz Howe is a Washington University Law School student who works as a summer associate for a law firm downtown. During a late night at work, Liz has the misfortune of discovering a body in the stairwell. But what really got our attention happens on page 80, when Liz picks up an old copy of Ladue News at a neighborhood salon. Call it a turning point, if you will, but that’s when our amateur sleuth really begins to piece together the mystery. Well, I won’t spoil the rest of the story for you. But it’s definitely a fun read for any St. Louisan, and especially if you’re a Ladue News reader.

LN LANDSCAPE Our gardening romance with the most exotic and tropical-looking South African plants has very deep roots. A global biodiversity hot spot, the Cape Region is one of the richest temperate plant zones and the source of a vast number of our modern horticultural plants.

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HE HUMANE SOCIETY OF Missouri held its 41st Annual Glow in the Park dinner in Forest Park to benefit the Animal Cruelty Fund. Guests were treated to a fantastic evening, with the glow from the balloons creating a surreal and beautiful sight. Throw in the sound of the balloons’ burners plus great food and drink, and they got a full feast for the senses. Guests enjoyed front-row seating to the balloon festivities, as well as cocktails, dinner, dancing and fireworks. Among those in the crowd were Humane Society’s Kathryn Warnick and Enterprise Holdings’ Pam Nicholson, former chair of the organization’s board of directors.

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42 Glen Eagles, Ladue Offered at $2,495,000.

10 Overbrook Drive, Ladue Offered at $2,350,000.

8 Long Meadows Lane, Town & Country Offered at $2,220,000. Open 10/20, 1-4 PM.

22 Dromara Road, Ladue Offered at $1,695,000. Open 10/20, 1-3 PM.

5105 Lindell Boulevard, CWE New Price. Offered at $1,849,000.

155 North Bemiston Avenue, Clayton New Listing. Offered at $2,700,000.

729 Highway H, Troy Offered at $1,395,000.

49 Westmoreland Place, CWE Offered at $1,295,000.

1178 Hampton Park, Richmond Heights Offered at $995,000.

6127 Lindell Bouelvard, CWE Offered at $950,000.

43 Villa Coublay, Creve Coeur Offered at $699,000.

739 Oriental Lily, O’Fallon New Listing. Offered at $487,500.

301 Chasselle Avenue, Creve Coeur Offered at $649,000.

3 Devondale Lane, Frontenac Offered at $495,000.

10802 Charlton Way, Creve Coeur New Listing. $209,000. Open 10/20, 1-3 PM.

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visit us Open Sunday, October 20th 8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country. $2,220,000. 1-4 PM

9 Portland Court, CWE Offered at $445,900.

7564 Wydown Boulevard, #2A, Clayton Offered at $299,000.

917 North Spoede Road, Creve Coeur Offered at $284,900.

22 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue. $1,695,000.

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2 MIDPARK LANE, Ladue. $775,000.

1-3 PM

7464 WOODLAWN COLONIAL LN., Shrewsbury. $299,000. 1-3 PM 917 NORTH SPOEDE RD., Creve Coeur. $284,900. 1-3 PM 7331 ARLINGTON DR., Richmond Heights. $264,500. 1-3 PM 9419 PARKSIDE DRIVE, Brentwood. $265,000.

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1322 HIGHLAND OAKS DR., #B, Ballwin. $95,900. 12-2 PM

9419 Parkside Drive, Brentwood Offered at $265,000. Open 10/20, 1-3 PM.

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7331 Arlington Drive, Richmond Heights New Price. $264,500. Open 10/20, 1-3 PM.

5645 Reber Place, St. Louis Offered at $178,900.

16519 KINGSPOINTE LAKE LANE, Clarkson Valley. $979,000

1042 NORTH GEYER ROAD, Kirkwood.

$179,900

124 WORTHINGTON OAKS DRIVE, Creve Coeur. $975,000

5645 REBER PLACE, St. Louis.

$178,900

155 NORTH BEMISTON AVENUE, Clayton. Architecturally

12801 BELLERIVE SPRINGS DRIVE, Creve Coeur. $969,000

2803 MISSOURI AVENUE, St. Louis.

$167,000

appealing town home with elevator to all ﬂoors and reﬁned bespoke

6127 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$950,000

8800 BROOKVIEW DRIVE, Crestwood.

$164,900

11 BALCON ESTATES, Creve Coeur.

$924,900

7211 DALE AVENUE, Richmond Heights.

$137,000

72 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

$869,000

ﬁnishes that speak to today’s luxury buyer.

$2,700,000

739 ORIENTAL LILY, O’Fallon. Spectacular 1.5-story, 3-yearold upgraded floor plan! Custom chef’s kitchen, wood flooring, hearth room and 2nd floor family room.

$487,500

10802 CHARLTON WAY, Creve Coeur. Great 3BR/3BA condo located in Ladue Schools. Comes with large deck and ﬁreplace Open 10/20, 1-3 PM

located in the living room. $209,000.

LuxuryCollection 9847 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

$6,650,000

12 HUNTLEIGH WOODS, Huntleigh.

$5,800,000

21 UPPER LADUE, Ladue.

$3,600,000

42 GLEN EAGLES DRIVE, Ladue.

$2,495,000

10 OVERBROOK DRIVE, Ladue.

$2,350,000

6 VISTA BROOK LANE, Ladue.

$2,295,000

38 WEST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton.

$2,295,000

712 SOUTH PRICE ROAD, Ladue.

$2,095,000

XXXXX ORVILLE ROAD, Wildwood.

$1,850,000

5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$1,849,000

22 DROMARA ROAD, Ladue.

150 DIELMAN ROAD, Ladue.

$825,000

9960 HOLLISTON COURT, Ladue.

$800,000

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES

17929 GREYABBEY COURT, Chesterﬁeld.

$799,900

322 CARLYLE LAKE DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$699,000

5 ROAN LANE, Ladue.

$799,000

155 N. HANLEY, UNITS 204-205, University City.

$675,000

7908 KINGSBURY BLVD., Old Town Clayton.

$795,000

527 NORTH AND SOUTH, University City.

$629,900

2 MIDPARK LANE, Ladue.

$775,000

625 SOUTH SKINKER, #1602-1603, St. Louis.

$599,000

801 SOUTH SKINKER, #12A, St. Louis.

$499,000

RESIDENTIAL HOMES 51 BRIARCLIFF, Ladue.

$745,000

43 VILLA COUBLAY, Creve Coeur.

$699,000

1088 McKNIGHT ORCHARD, Richmond Heights.

$649,900

301 CHASSELLE, Creve Coeur.

$649,000

735 LANGTON DRIVE, Clayton.

$599,900

17720 GREYSTONE TERRACE, Wildwood.

$579,900

11414 CONWAY ROAD, Westwood.

$570,000

2457 CLARJON DRIVE, Ballwin.

$549,900

7 CONWAY LANE, Ladue.

$539,900

146 BABLER ROAD, Town & Country.

$525,000

7135 MARYLAND AVENUE, University City.

$519,000

625 SOUTH SKINKER, #1202, St. Louis.

$449,000

9 PORTLAND COURT, CWE.

$445,900

410 N. NEWSTEAD, #9S, CWE.

$425,000

750 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #350, Clayton.

$392,000

7564 WYDOWN BLVD., UNIT 2A, Clayton.

$299,000

917 NORTH SPOEDE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$284,900

7211 Dale Avenue, Richmond Heights Offered at $137,000.

200 SOUTH BRENTWOOD BLVD., #15C Clayton. $269,000 710 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #7B, Clayton.

$150,000

801 SOUTH SKINKER, #3A, St. Louis.

$150,000

1509 SWALLOW, Brentwood.

$129,900

4347 COLONY GARDENS DRIVE, Mehlville.

$129,900

900 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #8E, Clayton.

$124,900

7571 WELLINGTON WAY, UNIT 3D, Clayton.

$120,000

12888 RUE LA VILLE WALK, Creve Coeur.

$119,500

3 DEVONDALE LANE, Frontenac.

$495,000

16 SOUTH TEALBROOK, Ladue.

$465,000

$1,695,000

6926 PERSHING AVENUE, University City.

$449,000

395 HIGHWAY V, Troy.

$1,690,000

6513 CRESCENT VIEW DRIVE, Oakville.

$437,900

9 GLENCAIRN, Ladue.

$1,525,000

7947 TEASDALE AVENUE, University City.

$429,900

4 UPPER PRICE ROAD, Olivette.

$1,450,000

4141 WEST PINE, CWE.

$425,000

729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

$1,395,000

519 DONNE AVENUE, University City.

$389,000

40 AUBURNDALE DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

$1,350,000

4153 WEST PINE, CWE.

$389,000

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$595,000

49 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,295,000

1030 GLENMOOR, Glendale.

$349,900

825 WILD HORSE CREEK ROAD, Wildwood .

$590,000

9828 OLD WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

$1,195,000

7464 WOODLAWN COLONIAL LN., Shrewsbury. $299,000

916 BLUFF ROAD, Pevely.

$469,000

14 BRIARCLIFF, Ladue.

$1,185,000

907 CAMARGO DRIVE, Ballwin.

$279,000

10 COUNTRY LIFE ACRES, Town & Country

$1,175,000

9419 PARKSIDE DRIVE, Brentwood.

$265,000

5 HUNTLEIGH DOWNS, Frontenac.

$1,150,000

7331 ARLINGTON DRIVE, Richmond Heights.

$264,500

733 MIDDLE POLO DRIVE, Clayton.

$1,099,999

1322 HIGHLAND OAKS DRIVE, UNIT B, Ballwin.

$95,900

5696 KINGSBURY AVENUE, #106, CWE.

$82,000

4347 Colony Gardens Drive, Mehlville Offered at $129,900.

LOTS/ACREAGE

NEW CONSTRUCTION

22 BIG BEND STATION COURT, Manchester.

$254,900

8 LONG MEADOWS LANE, Town & Country.

$2,220,000

1178 HAMPTON PARK DRIVE, Richmond Heights. $995,000

2366 SOMMERS ROAD, Lake St. Louis.

$200,000

1 LITTLE LANE, Ladue.

$1,700,000

46 FAIR OAKS, Ladue.

5759 SUNCREST WAY CIRCLE, Mehlville.

$188,000

2158 EAST DRIVE, Crystal Lake Park.

$989,000

8800 Brookview Drive, Crestwood Offered at $164,900.

5696 Kingsbury Boulevard, #106, CWE Offered at $82,000.

$449,500

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AINT LOUIS BALLET RECENTLY threw a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception to introduce highly acclaimed choreographer Emery LeCrone to St. Louis. The event was hosted by Robert Morrissey at Clark Graves Antiques. Guests enjoyed mingling with the guest of honor, as well as Saint Louis Ballet dancers and artistic director Gen Horiuchi. LeCrone was in town to choreograph an original work for the company, in conjunction with Dance St. Louis’ New Dance Horizons II.

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RIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER held its fourth annual Art from the Heart event at the Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis. Those in attendance bid on more than 60 pieces of artwork created by children in the organization’s Art Therapy program. All proceeds help young cancer patients and their families. Co-chairs for the event were art therapist Natasha Westrich-Wood, Lisa Huber, Larry Reimelt, Tom Hober and Siena Cargas.

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The seventh annual Athena Awards hosted by the HELLENIC SPIRIT FOUNDATION has announced its 2013 recipients. JOAN BERKMAN, AMELIA BOND, TERRI GRIEGE, MARY ELIZABETH GRIMES, LINDA HALL, TISHAURA JONES, LAVERNE LORENZINI, VIRGINIA MCDOWELL, KATHLEEN RATCLIFFE, DONNA WILKINSON, SONIA ZAMANOU-ERICKSON and TERRI ODOM are cited for exemplifying the Hellenic spirit through their service to the community. “Our Hellenic heritage guides our relations with other people in our society,” says foundation chair NICK KARAKAS. “It is a distinct and unique value system which has endured and transcended time and boundaries of war, hatred and narrow-mindedness.” The women will be feted at a Friday, Nov. 15, luncheon at the Missouri Athletic Club. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Military Veterans Program at UM-St. Louis. For tickets, call 447-0290 or email HellenicSpiritFoundation@yahoo.com.

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Family Ties

BY TRISH MUYCO-TOBIN

St. Louis is a city with layers of stories, from its historic archives to the personal journals of its citizenry throughout the years. Yet, there are countless tales yet to be told; and earlier this month, Ladue News uncovered one of them. Fittingly, this story involves one of the first families to occupy #23 Lenox Place, the setting of the 2013 LN Show House.

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The couple returned to St. Louis in 1900, and she bore him two children: Eugene (Polly’s grandfather) and Henriette (who later owned #23 Lenox Place). Sadly, the union was short-lived: The count and countess divorced in 1904, the same year #23 Lenox Place was completed. In chronicling the divorce in St. Louis Circuit Court, a New York Times article reported that the presiding judge accused the count of spending the heiress’ fortune and “had paid attention to other women.” The judge also further commented on the actions of the count, saying that the case was similar to most international marriages of the time: It is always the way that these foreigners treat their American wives. Ambitious mothers and cultivated daughters traveling abroad are constantly falling into such traps as these. The courts are full of such cases. It seems to me that mothers ought to wake up some time. Years later, the countess would move in with her daughter at #23 Lenox Place. Mrs. Hubertus A. Schotten (née Henriette de Penaloza) was Polly’s great-aunt. Polly remembers the neighborhood way

back when, and says it was always “an adventure” to visit. Some of her favorite memories involved spending time with ‘Amie,’ the family’s name for the countess, in her room on the second floor. “She was in her 90s at the time, and she always had the radio on. She was a huge baseball fan, and especially a Cardinals fan,” Polly says, adding that her great-grandmother also had a dog named Pepi, who always sat on her owner’s lap. Polly’s sister, Margaret ‘Midge’ de Penaloza LaSenna, recalls big family dinners in the dining room. “The food was brought in by the maids and butlers,” she says. “But the most fascinating thing to the cousins was the button under the carpet near the head of the table—it was a buzzer that rang in the kitchen.” Midge also remembers a closet in the dining room. “It had candy in it. I remember the long strip of lollipops hanging on the door.” Another favorite memory was looking down into the basement. “We weren’t allowed to go down there—they told us it was because there were alligators down there,” Midge explains. “I always wanted to go down and see those alligators.” We’re happy to report that there have been no alligator sightings at the Show House, but there definitely is plenty to talk about. Don’t miss the de Penaloza family crest on the mantle in the Grand Hall. The 2013 Ladue News Show House at #23 Lenox Place runs through Sunday, Oct. 20. Tickets are available at laduenews.com or at the door.

SHOW HOUSE PHOTOS BY SARAH CROWDER

OLLY DE PENALOZA KRAMER HAD A story to tell. Polly is a former Ladue resident who now lives in Kansas City with her family. Polly’s brother, John, read about the Show House in Ladue News and recognized the de Penaloza family crest in an accompanying photo. He immediately told his sister, who confirmed the identity of the crest after seeing the LN article online. Polly and her husband, Jeff, along with her brother, John, and his daughters, recently visited #23 Lenox Place on a picturesque St. Louis fall afternoon. But unlike most of the visitors who come to see the home’s professionally designed spaces, Polly wanted to experience a cherished childhood memory one last time. Her story begins with an heiress, Marie Reine Fusz, who was born in 1874 and grew up in Ferguson. Marie went to finishing school in Paris, and that’s where she met Count Henri de Penaloza of Spain. The count reportedly was sent to Paris to work on getting the World’s Fair to St. Louis. The young couple fell in love and returned to St. Louis to marry in 1897. Now Countess Marie Reine Fusz de Penaloza, she and the count returned to Paris shortly after the wedding. As quoted in a 1970 Globe-Democrat article, the countess described an idyllic life as newlyweds: We went to teas at palaces on the Champs Elysees…and to dinners in the home where Ben Franklin lived. We were announced by footmen in satin breeches and patent leather shoes, and the dining room was lit up with dozens of candles.

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Nov. 3 at a multitude of area businesses. Merchants range from sporting-goods stores to clothiers, optical centers to florists, with a wide variety of salons, pet-service businesses and restaurants also in the mix. “I believe we are at over 300 now,” says Dow of the merchants. Even a handful of 2013 Ladue News Platinum List winners are participating, including Brio Tuscan Grille, Paperdolls Boutique, Laurie’s Shoes, Imagination Toys and more. The 2013 card features 79 new merchants, according to Dow, including new sponsor and participating merchant Waterway Carwash. “It’s really not a difficult sell once they understand that it’s a pretty easy program for them,” Dow says of convincing area businesses to participate. “It’s such a great group of people who buy the card, and a great organization that a lot of people can get behind.” The 2013 card also is offering a new

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HE DEDICATION TO CHILDREN AT SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center is so strong, the work to fund the operation must be forceful itself. Now in its third year, the Glennon Card—a fundraiser through Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation and Glennon Guild that provides discounts to cardholders— finds itself with new perks and more aggressive goals than ever. “We want to see a 50-percent increase in our sales again—we’d like to sell 3,000 cards,” says Glennon Card co-chair Sarah Dow. “Last year, we sold 2,000 cards, and that was a 50-percent increase from the previous year. Our goal is to spread the word broadly throughout the St. Louis area to get as many people involved as possible.” The $50 Glennon Card provides cardholders with a 20-percent discount from Oct. 25 through

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hy are people so rude? Who told them they have the right to pry into a newlywed couple’s business? This idea has had a buzz on the Internet lately, so I recently asked five of my newlywed couples about some of the rudest questions/comments directed at them since their wedding. Here is the worst of the worst: • I sure hope you signed a prenup. • When are you going to have a baby? • Are you pregnant? (asked in the receiving line) • You would have looked much better in your dress if you had/had not gotten breast augmentation. • You could have done a lot better. • What happened to that guy you were engaged to before? • How’s the sex? • It only gets better. / It only gets worse. • Are you going to be able to go out solo after the wedding? Will he/she allow it? • So nice to see a ‘real woman’ in a bridal gown and not all these size 2s. • How’s the old ball and chain? • Were your parents in fits that you married a A. Gentile B. Jew C. African-American D. White guy E. White girl F. Mexican G. Someone so much older/younger than you? • Hope all the money spent on this wedding is worth it. • Who paid for this wedding? • The groom’s/bride’s family is all so fat. Aren’t you concerned about any children you are going to have? • I always thought he/she was gay. • OMG, who picked those bridesmaids’ dresses? • You aren’t using ‘Dinkelheimer’ as your last name, are you? • How much did that bridal consultant/ wedding dress/ florist/ meal per person cost? • You know, our entire table was not served cake or coffee. • Did you know the toilet in the ladies/men’s room is stopped up? (asked at the reception) • You know his/her reputation—keep a short leash on that one. To use ‘computer lingo,’ I have two comments: MYOB and KISS (mind your own business and keep it shut, sweetheart). Wedding expert John Sullivan has worked with partner Ken Miesner for 30-plus years at Ken Miesner’s Flowers in Plaza Frontenac, where they have collaborated for some 1,200 weddings! ‘Like’ him on Facebook under ‘Wedding Wisdom,’ where guests are welcome to post pictures, and leave comments and opinions.

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Engagement

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Brittney Short & John Hearn Brittney Lauren Short and John Kendall Hearn are planning a November 2 wedding at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Archbishop Robert Carlson will officiate the ceremony. Brittney is the daughter of Kevin and Patti Short of St. Louis. Her grandparents are William and Peggy Cannon of St. Louis, and Carol and the late Michael Short of Lake St. Louis. John is the son of Stephen Hearn of Ruston, La., and Marilyn Hearn of Alexandria, La. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Incarnate Word Academy. She received her bachelor of science in business from Saint Louis University. She works as a project manager at Cathedral Properties, where she rehabs historic homes. The future groom earned his bachelor’s degree in 2002, master of arts in biological psychology in 2006 and medical doctorate in 2010, all from Louisiana State University. He is now a resident physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. John and Brittney met in the Central West End through mutual friends. After dating for two years, John got down on one knee atop Mount Bonnell in Austin, Texas, to propose. The couple will honeymoon in the rainforest in Belize, before relaxing in a private bungalow on the beach on Ambergris Caye. They will reside in a Central West End home that Brittney has restored.

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Bill and Anne Tao celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at the Old Warson Country Club surrounded by friends and family, while enjoying cocktails, dinner, music and memories. The Taos grew up in China, where they met in high school and married after college on September 4, 1943, during World War II. Shortly after the war ended, Bill came to St. Louis to work as a graduate assistant and earn his mechanical and electrical engineering degrees at Washington University. Anne and the couple’s first son, David, joined Bill in 1949. The couple later had two more sons, Richard and Peter. Bill continued teaching for more than 30 years before founding William Tao and Associates, a mechanical and electrical engineering firm. Anne worked as treasurer for the company for many years. The Taos have endowed scholarships at Washington University, Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri and Scholarshop. They both enjoy tennis, and have played the game in more than 60 different countries on all continents. In addition to their three sons and daughters-in-law, they have nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Steven and Kelly Bloom of Ladue are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter, Karly Dara Bloom, to Christopher Michael Mehlhorn, the son of Michael and Pamela Mehlhorn of Centerville, Ohio. The couple tied the knot September 1. Both the ceremony and reception were held at the Westwood Country Club. The bride’s best friend, Hollyce Cervantes, served as maid of honor. Rachel Cantor, Sophie Bloom, Kourtney Carter, Adrianne Sullivan, Elizabeth Dickerson and Maia Green were bridesmaids. Chad Albert, the groom’s best friend, served as best man, while Ben Bloom, Marty Kelchner, Jay Bastian, Ryan Clark, Ryan Sullivan, Steve Shreve and Andrew Dickerson were groomsmen. The bride graduated from Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School in 2007. Karly, a project team specialist at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Christopher, an investment analyst at Fort Washington Investment Advisors, met in class while attending Ohio University. Karly says within that first week, she knew she would eventually marry Chris. The two became friends, and eventually started dating before graduating in 2011. The couple got engaged in Laguna Beach in April of last year. Chris and Karly enjoyed a honeymoon in Aruba, relaxing and unwinding from wedding festivities. The couple now resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with their dog, Broney.

An October wedding is planned for Tricia Elise Niemeier and Samuel Stewart Biesterfeld. Tricia is the daughter of Moira and Robert Neimeier of Creve Coeur. Samuel is the son of Isabel and Craig Biesterfeld of St. Louis. The bride-to-be graduated from Villa Duchesne in 2006, and earned her bachelor of science in biology from the University of Michigan, where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She earned her bachelor of science in nursing from the Goldfarb School of Nursing in 2012. Tricia now works as a nurse at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Samuel graduated in 2006 from Chaminade College Preparatory school before earning his bachelor of arts in music from Valparaiso University in Indiana, where he joined Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. He attended IHM Academy of EMS in St. Louis and graduated from the St. Louis County Fire Academy this spring. He currently works as a paramedic for AMR in Independence, Mo. After 10 years of dating, the high-school sweethearts got engaged last November. They will wed at Our Lady of Pillar Catholic Church, with a reception at the Saint Louis Club, before moving to Kansas City.

Karly Bloom & Christopher Mehlhorn

Tricia Niemeier & Samuel Biesterfeld

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Robert and Mary Kuhn of Chesterfield are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Elizabeth Kuhn, to Michael Alan Cornoni, son of Alan and Sue Cornoni of Medway, Mass. Julie is the granddaughter of the late John and Jane Brady, and the late Tony and Mary Ann Kuhn, all of St. Louis. Julie graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 2002 before receiving her bachelor of fine arts with a concentration in graphic design from the University of Kansas in 2006. She serves as manager of creative services and graphic design for the Kansas City Royals. Michael received his bachelor of architecture degree from Syracuse University in 2007. He is an associate architect at Populous. The couple met through work and became good friends for a few years before dating. They will marry at the Jewel Box in Forest Park, with a reception to follow at Greenbriar Hills Country Club. After honeymooning in Hawaii, the pair will reside in Kansas City.

Lauren Averil Bussmann married Preston Allen Reid on June 22 at Graham Chapel at Washington University. A reception followed at the Lindell Pavilion in Forest Park. Lauren, a management consultant at The North Highland Company, is the daughter of Katherine Rainey Bussmann of Des Peres, and Paul Joseph Bussmann of Warson Woods, and granddaughter of Edwina Wright Bussmann of Clayton. Preston is the son of Elizabeth Quigley Reid and Randall Reid of Tampa, Fla. He works as a real estate analyst at Holliday Fenoglio Fowler. Lauren’s maid of honor was her best friend from college, Leyla AhmadiMotlagh. Melissa Dunn, Meghan Goddin, Smita Gupta, Nicole Pages, Amy Pollak and Heather Siscel served as bridesmaids. Ava Bussmann was a junior bridesmaid. Preston’s brothers Patrick and Parker served as his best men. His groomsmen were Tyler Bussmann, Michael Coots, Matthew Kelly, Charles Olsen, Michael Sanders and Gregory Sellick. The couple’s wedding included many St. Louis-themed details. They used a trolley as transportation for the big day, and Catering St. Louis added drapery and a crystal chandelier to The Trolley Room at the reception. After cocktails and a seated dinner, guests enjoyed snow cones from Tropical Moose, a cigar bar and dancing to seven-piece band Accolade.

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Parenting

Learning Disabilities: Trust Your Instincts

By Russell Hyken, Ph.D.

t. Louis truly is a unique educational marketplace. There are more private schools in St. Louis than most any other city in the United States. Because many of these institutions have small classes and a unique educational niche, students who learn differently thrive in our city. In fact, many of these children and teenagers enroll in honors-level curriculums, take advanced placement classes, or attend the city’s best preparatory schools. One can have a superior IQ yet still have cognitive challenges. In fact, being learning disabled (LD) does not directly correlate with having a lack of intelligence or low motivation. However, LD students do manage information differently because they have a neurologically based processing challenge that interferes with the ability to master specific concepts when taught in a traditional manner. Learning differences can take on multiple forms. Some students have difficulties getting content into the brain. These children struggle with information integration such as the ability to organize, sequence, retrieve or infer meaning. Other students have difficulty getting information out of the brain. These children struggle with fine motor skills (handwriting), organizing thoughts on paper, or finding the right words to express ideas. Knowledge acquisition is unique for each child and difficulties can surface at any age. There are, however, some specific signs that may indicate your child learns differently. During the pre-school years, look for language complications such as acquisition difficulties or word-pronunciation problems. And some young students may have struggles with coordination and finger use, finding simplistic tasking unusually frustrating. If any area of development feels delayed, check with a teacher to determine if early intervention is needed. As children enter the elementary years, subject-area concerns often become more prominent. LD students may be able to master many skills but have difficulty grasping certain concepts. Frequent reading errors, constant misspellings, or atypical troubles with basic math computations can be markers of a learning issue. Additionally, some may experience social struggles and communication problems, which also impact knowledge acquisition. Further confusing the identification of LD students is that these problems can go unnoticed during the elementary years because these intelligent kids often develop self-compensating strategies for their learning deficits. Additionally, grade school teachers are particularly talented at supporting individuals of all abilities. Maturing students, however, face new challenges as they juggle the demands of a busier scholastic schedule, attempt more demanding academic tasks and negotiate increased independence. Grades may decline and

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Guide to Private Schools A Ladue News Special Section

a catholic education in the sacred heart tradition for young women grades 7-12 and boys and girls age 3-grade 6

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All Are Welcome By Lisa Watson

hen Elizabeth Miller first visited Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School before becoming its head of school this summer, the feature of the campus that made the biggest impression was a statue of Jesus with his arms wide open. “When I asked about it, I was told all are welcome here,” she says. That welcoming atmosphere was one of the decisive factors that helped Miller decide to come to the school. Another factor that she found unique was the school’s inclusion in a global network of Sacred Heart schools, spanning some 45 countries. “Every great independent school wants to emphasize global education, but it truly is a differentiator to have this rich network. Students are coming here from other countries, and it’s not tourism. They’re not coming for spring break and checking out the local museums; they’re actually immersing themselves in the culture and going to classes for several weeks or semesters at a time.” With a background in international business, Miller believes in the importance of that kind of global outlook. “It’s not enough to study a foreign

language and think you’re going to be prepared,” she says. “You need to know the people and respect the culture.” It’s not only important for those who might decide to live abroad; rather, it’s a key component to developing as a well-rounded adult, she says. “Whether you’re interested in international relations or you’re going to be a physician—whatever your life’s path might be, learning to interact with other human beings is significant and relevant.” The students also use technology such as Skype, along with classroom projects, to interact with their counterparts at sister schools. For example, during a recent Oak Hill project, young students sent pumpkin seedlings to sister schools around

the country and kept in touch to see how the seeds fared in various climates. The independent, Catholic school is co-educational from age 3 to sixth grade at Oak Hill, and offers an all-girls environment from seventh through 12th grades at Villa Duchesne. The school’s five goals and criteria are woven throughout the fabric of the curriculum, Miller says. Each is equally important, she notes, and they range from a respect for intellectual values to social awareness and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. “While we have a very rigorous academic Continued on page 81

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ON THE COVER: Families interested in a Catholic education in the Sacred Heart tradition for boys and girls age 3 to grade six, and young women grades seven to 12 are invited to Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School’s open house on Sunday, Nov. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. Pictured on the cover: Oak Hill students participate in a project where they sent pumpkin seedlings to sister schools around the country. To learn more about the school and its head, Elizabeth Miller, visit vdoh.org or call 810-3566.

School Mascots

Something to Cheer About By Blaise Hart-Schmidt

Ursuline Academy The young women of Ursuline Academy roar loud and proud for their brown fuzzy mascot, Ursa Bear. St. Angela Merici founded the Ursuline Order under the protection of St. Ursula. The name Ursula means ‘little bear’ in Latin; the Big Dipper constellation, Ursa Major (or ‘great bear’) appears on the Ursuline shield. Ursuline’s current bear mascot was adopted in the early 1990s. Ursa Bear dons the school’s classic red plaid skirt, as well as bows in her hair if she’s feeling spunky. She uses her dance skills, enthusiasm and gripping bear hugs to pump up the crowd at Ursuline sport games, pep rallies and assemblies. Continued on page 36

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MICDS’ Ram

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De Smet Jesuit High School When De Smet Jesuit High School opened its doors in 1967, the students were given the opportunity to choose the mascot. The young men envisioned something representing fearlessness, strength and victory, and Sparty the Spartan was born. Until recently, a DeSmet student bore the honor

of dressing as a Spartan to portray Sparty. In the last five years, however, the school purchased a mascot costume, featuring a threatening grimace, five o’clock shadow, and gold and maroon armor. Sparty is a fixture at athletic and alumni events, and also serves as inspiration for the school’s yearbook, The Spartan Olympiad.

Mary Institute and Country Day School Compromise, teamwork and democracy have each played important roles in creating the MICDS mascot. When St. Louis Country Day School and Mary Institute merged in 1992, students tried to combine the Country Day Ram and Mary Institute Gator into a ‘Ramagator’ mascot. However, the hybrid animal never captured the affection of the students, so in 1997, school officials put it up for vote among the student body. The Ram won by a landslide. Help from a student committee designed the Ram, creating something tough and strong, but still appropriate for younger fans. “He is our official ambassador of fun and school spirit, and has legions of fans,” says MICDS publications director Debbie Higgins. “If there is cheering to be done, the Ram is there to lead the charge.”

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OCTOBER 19 Chesterfield Day School—10 a.m. to noon 1100 White Road, chesterfielddayschool.org John Burroughs School—9 a.m. to noon 755 S. Price Road, jburroughs.org Rossman School—9 to 11:30 a.m. 12660 Conway Road, rossmanschool.org

OCTOBER 20 Thomas Jefferson School—2 to 4 p.m. 4100 S. Lindbergh Blvd., tjs.org Whitfield School—1 to 3 p.m. 175 S. Mason Road, whitfieldschool.org

OCTOBER 23 Rossman School—9 a.m. 12660 Conway Road, rossmanschool.org

NOVEMBER 2 City Academy—10 a.m. to noon 4175 N. Kingshighway Blvd., cityacademyschool.org Community School—9 a.m. 900 Lay Road, communityschool.com Mary Institute Country Day School— 9:30a.m. 101 N. Warson Road, micds.org

NOVEMBER 3 Barat Academy—Noon to 4 p.m. 17815 Wild Horse Creek Road, baratacademy.org Chaminade College Preparatory School—11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 425 S. Lindbergh Blvd., chaminade-stl.org Cor Jesu Academy—Noon to 4 p.m. 10230 Gravois Road, corjesu.org Incarnate Word Academy—11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2788 Normandy Ave., iwacademy.org Rosati-Kain High School—Noon to 4 p.m. 4389 Lindell Blvd., rosati-kain.org Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School—3 p.m. 348 S. Mason Road, mirowitz.org St. Joseph’s Academy—Noon to 4 p.m. 2307 Lindbergh Blvd., stjosephacademy.org Ursuline Academy—Noon to 4 p.m. 341 S. Sappington Road, ursulinestl.org Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School—Noon to 4 p.m. 801 S. Spoede Road, vdoh.org Visitation Academy—Noon to 4 p.m. 3020 N. Ballas Road, visitationacademy.org

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Rosati-Kain High School Head: Sister Joan Andert, SSND Grades: 9th-12th grades Open House: Nov. 3, noon-4 p.m. Tuition: $8,700 4389 Lindell Blvd., 533-8513, rosati-kain.org Rosati-Kain is a Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory high school located in the Central West End. Like the neighborhood, Rosati-Kain is dynamic and diverse, with a student body drawn from 68 zip codes and more than 100 elementary schools. Rosati-Kain challenges young women to live their faith in Jesus Christ and to fully realize their own potential.

St. Louis Priory School Head: Father Linus Dolce, OSB Grades: 7th-12th Open House: Nov. 10, 12:30 p.m. Tuition: $19,995 500 S. Mason, 434-3690, priory.org St. Louis Priory School provides a Benedictine, college-preparatory education of the highest excellence to help talented and motivated young men develop their full potential. A Priory education provides students with the intellectual skills and disciplines of a comprehensive liberal arts program in the Western classical cultural tradition. This prepares them for admission to distinguished colleges and universities to pursue their higher studies with success and for continued intellectual development.

St. Joseph’s Academy Head: Diane Cooper Grades: 9-12, young women Open House: Nov. 3, noon to 4 p.m. Tuition: $12,110 2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 394-4300, stjosephacademy.org Founded in 1840, St. Joseph’s Academy is a college-preparatory high school sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. The Academy’s mission is to provide quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge and respect for self and others. The school’s community expects these women to make a profound impact on the world. 38

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Students at Chaminade College Preparatory School, an independent, Catholic day and resident school, receive a competitive education and personalized attention. Sponsored by the Marianist Province of the United States, the school prepares students for success in life.

Chesterfield Day School Grades: Age 18 months-6th grade 1100 White Road, 469-6622, chesterfielddayschool.org Chesterfield Day School believes that every child has an inherent desire to learn. The school guides students in their educational journey — supporting, encouraging and challenging them along the way.

Chesterfield Montessori School Grades: Age 16 months-8th grade 14000 Ladue Road, 469-7150, chesterfieldmontessori.org Students at Chesterfield Montessori School receive authentic Montessori programs at all levels, and enjoy a swimming pool, tennis courts, playgrounds, a garden and classrooms equipped with materials developed by Dr. Maria Montessori.

The College School Grades: Age 3-8th grade 7825 Big Bend Blvd., 962-9355, thecollegeschool.org

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Community School Grades: Age 3-6th grade 900 Lay Road, 991-0005, communityschool.com

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Cor Jesu Academy Grades: 9th-12th 10230 Gravois Road, 842-1546, corjesu.org Cor Jesu is a private, Catholic, college-preparatory high school that offers an academically challenging program and caring community for young women.

Incarnate Word Academy Grades: Young women, 9th-12th 2788 Normandy Ave., 725-5850, iwacademy.org

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Incarnate Word Academy is a private, Catholic, college-preparatory school dedicated to challenging young women to achieve their God-given potential, empowering themselves and others to make a positive impact on the world.

Kirk Day School Grades: Age 3-6th grade 12928 Ladue Road, 434-4349, kirkdayschool.org Ranked in the top 10 percent of

Christian schools in America, Kirk Day School has been preparing students for the academic rigors of collegepreparatory high schools since 1992.

are confident and knowledgeable about themselves and others.

Our Lady of the Pillar Grades: Age 3-8th grade 403 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 993-3353, olpillar.com

Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School Grades: Age 4-12th grade 101 N. Warson Road, 993-5100, micds.org

Founded in 1938, Our Lady of the Pillar School focuses on helping each individual student reach his or her full potential academically, spiritually and morally. Pillar students’ standardized test scores are typically 10 to 20 points higher than the average scores for Archdiocesan schools.

MICDS is a college-preparatory, independent school, where small class sizes create a spirit of community and intellectual exchange. The school offers a challenging education that balances academics, athletics, arts and activities.

Rosati-Kain High School Grades: 9th-12th 4389 Lindell Blvd., 533-8513, rosati-kain.org

New City School Grades: Age 3-6th grade 5209 Waterman Blvd., 361-6411, newcityschool.org

Rosati-Kain is a Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory high school located in the Central West End. The school has been challenging worldready young women since 1912.

New City School offers outstanding academics, a nurturing ambiance and diversity, preparing children to become joyful learners. Students at the school succeed academically and

Ask us how we can help your daughter stand out from the crowd!

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Rossman School Grades: Age 4-6th grade 12660 Conway Road, 434-5877, rossmanschool.org Rossman offers an eight-to-one student-teacher ratio and a strong program in the basic subject areas of language arts and mathematics, enriched by integration with art, Spanish, Latin, music, physical education, science and social studies.

Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School Grades: Kindergarten-8th grade 348 S. Mason Road, 576-6177, mirowitz.org Saul Mirowitz is an ISACS-accredited pluralistic Jewish independent school for families who want the best of everything: a worldclass academic experience, meaningful Jewish learning and lessons in social responsibility.

Rohan Woods School Grades: Age 2-6th grade 1515 Bennett Ave., 821-6270, rohanwoods.org

St. Joseph’s Academy Grades: Young women, 9th-12th 2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 394-4300, stjosephacademy.org

At Rohan Woods School, every child is cherished, encouraged and prepared for continued success. Known for its award-winning leadership program, the school helps each child discover and nurture the natural leader within.

Founded in 1840, St. Joseph’s Academy is a college-preparatory high school providing quality Catholic education for young women in an environment that challenges them to grow in faith, knowledge and respect for self and others.

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St. Louis Priory School Grades: 7th-12th 500 S. Mason, 434-3690, stlprioryschool.org St. Louis Priory School provides a Benedictine, college-preparatory

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Strengthening Mind and Heart Catholic Faith Community, Grades PreK-3 through Grade 8, Co-Ed Environment, Enrichment Program, Spanish, Comprehensive Arts and Sciences Curriculum

403 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131 314.993.3353 olpillar.com

IT BEGINS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL. It’s time to consider the power of a Christian education. Bring your family and experience the difference at Westminster

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WelCome on WednesdAy October 30, November 13, and December 4 at 9 a.m. RSVP for these events at wcastl.org/admissions. 800 Maryville Centre Drive, Town & Country, MO, 63017 • wcastl.org • 314.997.2900

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Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School is an independent Catholic school in the Sacred Heart tradition, committed to nurturing the spiritual, cognitive, emotional, social and physical gifts of its students.

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Westminster Christian Academy Grades: 7th-12th 800 Maryville Centre Drive, 997-2900, wcastl.org Westminster Christian Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school serving an academically diverse student body of 988 students in grades 7–12.

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rip, drip, drip...It’s not your leaky faucet. It’s your nose. A runny nose caused by a cold or a seasonal allergy is one thing, but chronic rhinorrhea—a constant nasal drip for no apparent reason—is another. You may feel a chronic drainage in the back of your throat, or you may find yourself constantly dabbing your nose with a tissue. To understand what’s causing your nose to drip and what you can do about it, you should first know that ‘rhinorrhea’ and ‘rhinitis’ are not exactly the same thing. “Rhinitis is a generalized term that describes a complex of symptoms, including paroxysms of sneezing, runny nose, nasal obstruction and post-nasal drainage caused by inflammation or irritation of the

nasal membranes,” explains Dr. Elyra Figueroa, an SSM Medical Group physician specializing in allergy and immunology. “Nonallergic rhinitis (or chronic rhinorrhea) specifically describes rhinitis symptoms with no apparent cause, and it does not self-resolve.” Dr. Raymond Slavin, a SLUCare physician specializing in allergy and immunology, further explains how runny noses are not all the same: “With a cold, a runny nose is generally over in just a few days,” he says. “Rhinorrhea due to an allergy remains for weeks or months or, in some cases, year-round if the person is allergic to a pet or dust mites. In addition, with allergic rhinitis, you generally have other symptoms, including nasal congestion, sneezing and itching of the nose and eyes.” Then there’s runny nose caused by a condition

known as ‘perennial nonallergic rhinitis,’ which describes sensitivities to nonspecific irritants that don’t appear in common allergy tests. Slavin notes that patients who develop this condition do not test positive for reactions to typical allergens. Determining what’s causing your drippy nose largely is a case of assessing any accompanying symptoms and tracking the symptoms’ duration. The condition is considered chronic if it continues for more than six weeks, Figueroa says. Chronic rhinorrhea is difficult to pin to a specific trigger, such as an allergen, but “changes in the central nervous system’s control of the blood vessels in the nose may make the nose more sensitive to changes such as physiological changes in the body, pregnancy, menopause, emotional triggers, and strong odors, such as chemicals or perfumes,” she says. Allergy testing is the first step in identifying

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O U ’ R E T I R E D, OV E RWO R K E D, stressed—and just when you go into an important meeting, your eyelid starts to twitch. You’re experiencing a blepharospasm, an uncontrollable contraction of the eyelid muscle, that makes you look just a little crazy and feels more than a little annoying. Before you add a twitchy eye to your list of stressors, relax. Twitchy eyelids are not uncommon and are rarely cause for concern. In most cases, they result from eye irritation, too much caffeine, fatigue or stress. “If it’s just the eyelid itself, it’s usually not anything bad,” says Dr. Whitney Brothers, an ophthalmologist with West County Ophthalmology at St. Luke’s Hospital. “And if nothing bad’s going on, then it tends to go away on its own.” However, it’s a good idea to see your eye-care professional or primary-care physician if a twitchy eyelid persists. “Some people will come in and say their lid’s twitching, but their cheek and further

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down along the jawline also are twitching” Brothers says. “So some people call it a lid twitch, but we recognize that it’s not just the lid, and that usually needs a further workup.” Facial twitching that is not just confined to the eyelid can indicate an irritation or compression of the facial nerve, which requires a neurological assessment. The root cause of blepharospasm is thought to involve abnormal chemical transmission in the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that helps control movement. Blepharospasm also can be associated with neurodegenerative conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Tourette syndrome and a number of other neurologic and metabolic disorders. For some people, blepharospasm is a progressive neurological condition that feels more like uncontrollable blinking than slight twitching. “Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a condition usually seen in people in their 50s and 60s,” explains Dr. Sophia Chung, a SLUCare ophthalmologist. “Early

in the condition, the patients find themselves blinking more frequently with bright lights, fatigue and emotional stress. They complain of increased irritation and light sensitivity. But with time, the blinking becomes more frequent and more forceful with extended periods of eyelid closure.” Careful administration of Botox to the muscles that are causing the spasms can provide relief for up to three months. Botulinum toxin is FDA-approved for this purpose and blocks nerve impulses that cause the twitching. “It is injected in tiny doses to specific sites along the eyelid and brow and is tailored to the individual patient,” Chung says. “Sometimes, the injections are insufficient, and some patients require eyelid muscle surgery, oral medications and, in extreme situations, deep brain stimulation.” So consider a twitchy eye to be a sign that you may need more rest and relaxation. If the twitching continues and is interfering with your life, talk to your doctor to determine the cause and get relief.

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do your mantle. We get as much satisfaction from the person who lives in an apartment as the person in the 10,000-square-foot house.” In addition to the design services, Ooh La La’s interior experts offer another benefit: timeliness. “We would bend over backwards to do whatever you want us to do. We’re pretty quick on our feet, and we’re very accommodating,” Hencken says. “This is what we’ve been doing for the past 13 years, and this is what we’re probably so well known for.”

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The work of St. Louis architect and interior designer Emily Castle, principal of Castle Design, took first place and Bath of the Year honors in Kitchen + Bath Business magazine’s 2013 Design Awards. Located in T.S. Eliot’s childhood home in the Central West End, Castle’s award-winning design incorporates modern efficiencies, while celebrating the gracious traditional elements that have earned the home landmark status. Judges remarked that “every plane in the space was considered in the design of this project,” which is featured in the magazine’s September issue. Castle Design is a full-service firm with four designers on staff and specializes in residential, commercial and hospitality design.

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ADJ Interiors and K Taylor Design Group are the first two firms to take up residence in the new Suites at the Interior Design Center (IDC) of St. Louis. Located at 11610 Page Service Drive, the 3,000-square-foot development features six suites that were specifically created with interior designers and other related professionals in mind. The IDC is St. Louis’ only dedicated center for residential and commercial interiors with a wealth of high-end brands and products filling some 80,000 square feet of showroom space, including KDR Designer Showrooms. The addition of professional office space puts design and architecture services on site, adding to the usefulness and appeal of the center, which is open to the public. “The suites are well-suited to interior designers, architects, specifiers and custom-home builders, offering them professional office space that is strictly dedicated to the industry in which they work, making for an energetic collaborative environment while still maintaining their individual business identity,” says Kevin Kenney, president of the Interior Design Center and KDR Designer Showrooms. “Our design group is primarily focused on residential remodeling and interior design, so the resources available to us here are key,” explains Kim Taylor, whose work is currently featured in the 2013 Ladue News Show House. “We use KDR Designer Resources for many of our fabric and furniture needs. We also enjoy being able to work with AUTCOhome, Premier Plumbing Studio, Working Spaces and Beck Allen Cabinetry, and we have great relationships with other many area contractors, vendors and suppliers.” Taylor says the newly constructed office suite features large windows that look onto a courtyard, providing a “beautiful and peaceful view,” as well as natural light for color selection. “Our new office furniture is light and simple,” she adds. “We used French gray, natural maple and white with accents that we will change with the seasons.”

Clayton-based Furniture Brands International, owner of Thomasville, has signed an exclusive licensing agreement to manufacture furniture and distribute the Home Isaac Mizrahi label. The collection will be available through better department stores and Thomasville furniture stores, two of which are located in St. Louis, beginning in spring 2014. Mizrahi inked an earlier agreement with home décor company Safavieh, which gave that company the license to manufacture and distribute furniture, rugs, decorative pillows and lighting for the Isaac Mizrahi brand. Mizrahi has been a leader in the fashion industry for almost 30 years since his first collection in 1987 and has received four CFDA awards, including one in 1996 for the groundbreaking documentary film, Unzipped.

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Stephen Emer Takes Top Post at Mackey Mitchell Meet Stephen Emer, the newly elected president of Mackey Mitchell Architects, a nationally ranked top 10 architectural firm based in St. Louis. In addition to designing and/or working as a project architect on many significant structures in St. Louis, Emer, a Washington University graduate, has a keen interest in architectural history and served two terms as commissioner of the Kirkwood Landmarks Association, where he helped guide and encourage people interested in restoration projects. We asked Emer to weigh in on St. Louis architecture, the mystery of McMansions, and what he hopes to bring to the Mackey Mitchell culture as its new president. What’s your favorite project to date? When I was a young architect, I worked on a private residence for a family who loved their home but needed more space. The design was brick Georgian, and the clients wanted the replacement home to closely resemble the original. Instead of providing a larger duplicate, we immersed ourselves in the architecture of Colonial Williamsburg in order to gain a deep understanding about the buildings of that period. This research allowed us to draw inspiration from the historic construction methods and reinterpret those details using contemporary construction techniques. I enjoyed the effort it took to get the scale and proportions of the various elements correct. Working on this project, I learned many valuable lessons about being an architect. I continue to draw upon those experiences to this day. Another project that tops my favorite list is the dining hall/leadership center we did for Westminster College, which has become a hub of community for students, faculty and the community. Which St. Louis building do you consider to be the most beautiful? The one that first comes to mind is the Wainwright Building. At the time of its completion, it was radically innovative and ground-breaking. It was one of the catalysts of the boom of tall skyscraper construction that would forever reshape major American cities in the early 20th century. Louis Sullivan’s design is simultaneously traditional, with a clear expression of base, shaft and cap, and daringly modern in terms of height and elegant verticality. His brilliant use of ornament — inspired by nature — is not applied as an afterthought, but is integral to the overall design. The carved spandrel panels stacked between windows emphasize the brick pilasters vertically, making the building seem much taller. And the decorative top with projecting cornice provides a strong silhouette against the sky. The Gateway Arch is a close second—if not a tie for first—in terms of beauty. Though it is less of a building in the strictest sense, it is an amazing sculpture you can actually inhabit. I never cease to be awestruck by the various ways there are to appreciate the monument’s form. Its appearance changes as the skin reflects natural light throughout the day, in changing weather and the progression of

Stephen Emer was the project architect for the dining hall at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo.

seasons. Our civic identity is inextricably linked to the Arch. Without it, the St. Louis skyline would be utterly without distinction. Other noteworthy buildings include the Cathedral Basilica, St. Louis Union Station, City Hall, Continental Building, Civil Courts Building, Old Courthouse, the Cass Gilbert-designed Art Museum and Central Library, the Harvey Ellis Water Tower, the Muny, the Climatron and the Contemporary Art Museum, to name a few. I’m surely forgetting several. Do you think St. Louis has more and better residential architecture than most U.S. cities? St. Louis is known for its wonderful residential neighborhoods — Lafayette Park, Benton Park, Soulard, Lindell Boulevard and the Central West End, particularly the private places. In the outlying cities of Clayton, Ladue, Huntleigh, Kirkwood and Webster Groves, there is an abundance of lovely and historic homes, as well. There was definitely a golden age of residential projects in the city, roughly from the late 19th into the early 20th centuries, when there was just the right mix of wealthy visionary clients and talented local architectural firms who collaborated well, and focused on producing quality design and craftsmanship. Maritz & Young was one of those prolific firms that produced a number of fine homes over an impressive span of time. Several St. Louis architects of distinction who practiced later in the century, such as Harris Armstrong and Fred Dunn, were highly influential to a great many other architects, thereby elevating the overall quality of design. Kansas City, Philadelphia, Boston and New York also have many notable residential areas. But I feel St. Louis is uniquely blessed with a fine variety of well-maintained neighborhoods. What started the McMansion trend and why does it persist? The ‘McMansion’ phenomenon probably started around the late ’70s and early ’80s and coincided with another pejorative term that described the rising class of young and upwardly mobile professionals, or yuppies. Conspicuous consumption and keeping up appearances was regarded as imperative to maintaining one’s new social position. The

prevailing mindset seems to have been one of achieving luxury through size. If you need a garage large enough to store four cars and perhaps a boat, it is easy to see how the homes would also get inflated. In addition to inappropriate size, these residences were typically an odd collage of design elements assembled with little logic or sensitivity. The architectural fundamentals of scale, function and delight got lost in the shuffle. ‘McMansion’ conjures the worst aspects of the fast food business. The reference is apt. Now we know much more about healthy eating, organic food and local produce. I like to think today everyone is better-educated about the importance of appropriateness, energy efficiency and even a certain level of modesty in residential design, not to mention the imperative for including professional architects in the process. What do you hope to bring to the Mackey Mitchell corporate culture? I certainly hope to build on the wonderful spirit of creative collaboration established by Gene Mackey, who founded the practice 45 years ago, and Dan Mitchell, who has been with the firm for 35 years. I always want Mackey Mitchell to be a place that attracts the best and brightest young architectural minds who are nurtured and mentored by a dedicated, passionate and wise group of seasoned professionals. In such a culture, everyone has a voice and contributes to the mission of client problem-solving and vision-shaping.

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Wreaths Go Round & Round

By Julia Christensen

Make a memorable first impression by welcoming guests to your home with a stylish, seasonal wreath on the front door.

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Twigs with thistles, roses and sunflowers, $239, B. Davis Design

Fall leaves with cotton pods and berries, $135, Ken Miesner’s Flowers

Evergreen with pomegranates and pinecones, $190, Ladue Florist

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Celebrating the Seasons in Style By Brittany Nay

As the busiest holidays of the year approach, designing your décor to fit every seasonal event can be daunting. Here, local designers share some essential pieces to effortlessly take your home’s style through fall’s foliage into a winter wonderland.

Tamsin Mascetti Tamsin Design Group

• SEASONAL STAPLES. Invest in clear glass hurricanes, white candles and a burlap runner. • FALL HARVEST. For fall, fill the hurricanes

with acorns and mini pumpkins, and line your runner with assorted gourds and twigs. • WINTER WONDERLAND. For winter, fill your hurricanes with artificial snow and berries, and line your runner with red bells and evergreen sprigs.

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Dau Furniture • WARM WELCOME. Your doorstep is the first place you welcome your guests; adding a holiday wreath and seasonal mat really can make them feel at home. • ENDLESS OPTIONS. Most people don’t select their interior color schemes to coordinate with the holidays—if your room already has a lot of color, try focusing on textures, patterns and lighting to add interest; if your space is mostly neutral, your color options are endless. • LIFT YOUR SPIRITS. Our sense of smell is strongly linked to feelings of nostalgia, so scented candles and soaps can really lift your spirits. • GO GREEN. Nothing brightens up your home for the season like a vase filled with fresh flowers, whether it’s traditional choices, such as poinsettias, ivy and holly, or creative options, like white chrysanthemums and amaryllis flowers.

June Roesslein Interiors • COMPLEMENTARY COLORS. Select throw pillows that reflect the current season and complement the existing furnishings. • COZY FURNISHINGS. For winter, a creamcolored cable throw placed on a sofa or chair is a wonderful addition. • FRESH FLOWERS. Potted paperwhites or cream-colored amaryllis are favorite flowering plants for winter. • SEASONAL SCENTS. Change the potpourri and candles with the seasons.

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In addition to collaborating with clients, Nancy Barrett introduces something unexpected to each of her projects. By using a variety of textures, she meets her clients’ needs, wants and budgets, and leaves them with a gorgeous space. Pictured: Nancy Barrett

Louis Rybacki’s style is that of exacting detail. He spends hours on design and the crucial final installation. Crown molding, lighting, decorative toekicks, hardware placement—it’s all in the details for him! Pictured: Louis Rybacki

It’s not about G.M. Doveikis’ style—it’s about yours! Whether you prefer traditional or contemporary, formal or casual, lavish or sleek, their designers will listen carefully to your design needs and offer exquisite solutions, with utmost attention to every detail. Pictured: Gail Doveikis

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The Great Cover-Up 9708 Clayton Road, 995-5701, greatcoverupdesign.com Teddy Karl’s style is classic traditional with a twist—he enjoys mixing patterns, colors and textures to create a cohesive, collected and layered look. Count on Karl to add a bit of whimsy to your space with a leopard pillow or unexpected piece of furniture. Pictured: Teddy Karl

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When Jenny Rausch collaborates with a client, she journeys with them from beginning to end. By learning how the whole family lives and what works and doesn’t work for them, she delivers a space that makes them smile every time they walk through the door. Pictured: Jenny Rausch

Clients are loyal to Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry for a reason: their definition of “a job well done” not only is in the expertise of planning a space and assisting clients with various design elements, but the personalized service throughout the project, every step of the way. Pictured: Brian Burmeister, Mark Dysart and Bob Burmeister

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PROJECT #477 featured kitchen designed by jenny rausch “It’s amazing how great the outcome can be when you develop really good relationships. When a client trusts what you know and what you can do, the end results in a spectculcar space and a joyful process. These were the perfect clients!” jenny@karrbick.com Visit our award-winning portfolio on:

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What sets these designers’ style apart? Ooh La La Home Furnishings 17701 Edison Ave., 636-532-3353, oohlalahomefurnishings.com The sophisticated Old World style of Ooh La La Home Furnishings sets the company apart from traditional St. Louis décor. Old World influences come from England, France and Italy, encompassing furniture styles going back to the Middle Ages. Ooh La La uses finely crafted, ornate, yet rustic, pieces that exhibit class and timelessness. Pictured: Dee Hencken and Felicia Cox

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Savvy Surrounding Style 9753 Clayton Road, 432-7289, savvyladue.com The Savvy Surrounding Style design team incorporates decades of design experience into every project. The team works efficiently and effectively to shape unique solutions, and creates unified spaces to enhance every lifestyle. Always striving to exceed expectations, Savvy Surrounding Style is accepting new clients. Pictured: Diane Fogerty, CJ Knapp, TJ Rinn and Kimberly Kowalski

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Tamsin Design Group 3155 Sutton Blvd., 282-0035, tamsindesigngroup.com The Tamsin Design Group uses a distinctive approach to the design process, looking at each project individually and as a reflection of their clients’ personalities. The designers mix vintage pieces with modern elements to make spaces more interesting, and create one-of-a-kind designs to personalize each client’s space. Pictured: Jacquelyn Morrison and Tamsin Mascetti.

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Brody’s 2300 S. Big Bend Blvd., 647-3318, brodylamp.com Brighten up any room with this antiqued, brass, swing-arm floor lamp with roundpiped fabric shade. The height adjusts from 58 to 72 inches to fit perfectly into any space.

Amini’s 17377 Chesterfield Airport Road, 636-537-9200, aminis.com Help celebrate the grand opening of Amini’s home furnishings department, featuring dining, occasional dining, accent tables and upholstery, all beautifully accented by our designer décor and accessories. This stone-washed collection offers a tasteful distressed look that exemplifies elegance, and is available in several natural finishes.

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Organic Wall Art—These organic forms from Gold Leaf Design Group are a great way to add impact to a large expanse of wall space.

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1804 Woodmark Road

BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

OMFORT AND FRENCHcontemporary style combine in this atrium ranch. Natural light from large windows highlights beautiful wood floors, and the open floor plan provides lush spaciousness. Luxurious architectural details include built-in bookcases, custom cabinetry and coffered ceilings. Enjoy a meal al fresco on the front terrace adjacent to the dinning room or on the deck off the breakfast room. A central vacuum system and main-floor laundry mean spending less time cleaning and more time enjoying life. Relax in front of one of four fireplaces, cozy up with a book in the study, or whip up a gourmet meal with top-of-the-line appliances in the kitchen. The sleek lower level is perfect for Oscar-viewing parties, Superbowl bashes or just a relaxing night in, with a tiered theater, recreation room, professional 14-foot bar, granite floors and hot tub access. The beautiful 1-acre lot provides a serene oasis, with plenty of room for a pool.

A 4-bedroom, 4-full and 3-half bath ranch in Town and Country is listed for $1.885 million.

Coldwell Banker Gundaker, one of St. Louis’ leading residential real estate brokerage companies, operates 20 offices with some 2,000 sales associates serving metropolitan St. Louis and east-central Missouri. Formed in 2001 with the merger of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (originally the Ira E. Berry Company, founded in 1939) and Gundaker Realtors (founded in 1968), which at the time of merger ranked among the top 10 independent real estate companies in the U.S. The associates of the Ladue/Clayton office rank among the area’s most experienced real estate professionals with special expertise in the Ladue market and the central corridor. For more information, visit cbgundaker.com.

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63119 205 Plant Ave

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5 Frontenac Estates

205

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63141 9 Fordyce Manor (pictured)

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13049 Fairfield Oaks Road

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309 N. Bemiston Ave (pictured)

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155 Carondelet Plaza #406 26

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63122 1 Sappington Spur

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63141 151 Executive Estates Drive (pictured)

63124 40 Rio Vista

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309 N. BEMISTON AVE

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155 Carondelet Plaza #500

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$701,500

150 Carondelet Plaza #402

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Prudential Alliance Realtors BY BLAISE HART-SCHMIDT

Prudential Alliance Realtors provides St. Louis communities with a highly trained, dedicated family of more 375 agents who continually rank among the area’s most experienced and knowledgeable realtors. They understand and are passionate about the many unique and vibrant neighborhoods throughout the metro region. Their family approach to working with buyers and sellers offers each client the full breadth and depth of the Prudential Alliance expertise, and gives home buyers and sellers an unparalleled experience. Prudential Alliance Realtors agents continues to dominate the market through their dedication, creativity and leading sales results for home buyers and sellers. • Prudential Alliance Realtors’ average sale price is 68 percent higher than the average sale price in the St. Louis Metro region. • Prudential Real Estate is a 2013 three-time JD Power award winner • Prudential Alliance per-agent production ranked 70 percent higher than the top five real estate brokers in St. Louis for 2012, and has consistently since 2010.

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from South Africa BY PAT RAVEN PH. D. AND JULIE HESS

Strelitzia reginae or Bird of Paradise

PHOTOS BY PAT RAVEN

OUR GARDENING ROMANCE WITH THE MOST exotic and tropical-looking South African plants has very deep roots. Some 250 years ago, Scottish botanist Francis Masson was the first of the global plant explorers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, to study these plants. Masson brought to horticulture more than 400 species of South African plants such as the king protea, geranium, cineraria, calla lily, bird of paradise, red-hot-poker, Agapanthus and Amaryllis belladonna. He deserves many thanks for his contributions to our garden world! Masson explored a large area at the most southern tip of Africa, including the Cape of Good Hope and Capetown. A global biodiversity hot spot, the Cape Region is one of the richest temperate plant zones and the source of a vast number of our modern horticultural plants. Floral Fantasia – The Cut Flower Trade One of my favorite Masson introductions is the bird of paradise, Strelitzia reginae. Now grown in almost every tropical garden worldwide, this genus bears the name of Queen Charlotte of MecklenburgStrelitz. Popular as a pot plant for conservatory gardens, it is most often seen as a cut flower in regal floral arrangements. On our latest trip to South Africa, we enjoyed seeing the butter-yellow blooms on massive plantings of ‘Mandela’s Gold’ cultivar developed at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and used as an elegant landscape material in

Capetown. Great in Missouri as a patio plant, it does well indoors during winter, before we roll them onto the terrace in the spring or dig them into the summer border for an architectural and showy element. The most iconic South African plant is the protea. Not grown in our gardens, we appreciate this special group for the fabulous blushing rose king protea (P. cynaroides), which serves as a dramatic and contemporary centerpiece in elegant tropical floral arrangements. This distinctive blossom is the national flower of South Africa. The Perfect Pelargonium We must thank South Africa and Francis Masson for our most brilliant and popular bedding plants: the colorful and reliable geraniums. Taxonomic separation from the genus Geranium came centuries ago, but the common name is still used to describe both Geraniums and Pelargoniums. The true geraniums, of the genus Geranium, are also found wild in South Africa, but most are too tender for our Midwest winters and do not share the commercial success of the Pelargonium clan. If you want to grow Geraniums species here, use our native ones. Of the more than 200 wild species of Pelargonium found in southern Africa, more than 50 were included in the original introductions by Masson and have been used to hybridize the commercial ‘geraniums’ we know and love. The scented geraniums, happy in our Missouri

The blushing rose king protea (P. cynaroides) often serves as a contemporary centerpiece in tropical floral arrangements. It is the national flower of South Africa.

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38 West Brentmoor Park Clayton Marcy Byrne and Ann Carter Janet McAfee Real Estate 750-5800, 277-1089, janetmcafee.com

322 Carlyle Lake Drive Creve Coeur Peggy Dozier Janet McAfee Real Estate 983-2206, janetmcafee.com

This classic Maritz and Young masterpiece is situated on 1.38 acres in one of Clayton’s most desirable neighborhoods. The historic manse features incredible architectural details, such as a grand foyer that extends throughout the house, paneled living room with a limestone fireplace and leaded-glass windows, formal dining room, solarium, fountain, large eat-in kitchen and French doors that open to formal gardens and pool area. $2.295 million

The fabulous views of the lake and fountain make this lovely townhome the perfect living space. The unit has a dramatic, 2-story living room with a gas fireplace and wet bar, a light-filled sun room and a main-floor master bedroom. The walk-out lower level is finished with an enormous family room that includes a wet bar, fireplace and full bath. $699,000

14944 Highway D Louisiana, Mo. Ted Wight Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 607-5555, starkmansion.com

395 Highway V Troy Susan Hurley Janet McAfee Real Estate 308-6636, janetmcafee.com

16519 Kingspointe Lake Lane Clarkson Valley Susan Hurley Janet McAfee Real Estate 308-6636, janetmcafee.com

A combination of custom features creates the casual elegance this home offers. Twenty-nine lush acres wrap around the custom-built 1.5-story home and 5-acre lake. $1.69 million

Enjoy the casual elegance of this custom, 2-story home nestled on a 1-plus acre, wooded cul-de sac lot. The upgraded house offers a stunning kitchen, sunroom, renovated master bedroom and finished walk-out lower level. Boxed beam ceilings, custom moldings, floor-to-ceiling windows and custom built-ins are among the highlights. $979,000

This is a rare opportunity to purchase one of the most fabulous historic homes in Missouri’s Little Dixie. The completely restored Stark Mansion was built in 1869 and is situated on 86 acres in the rolling hills of Pike County. Most contents included in sale. $1.2 million

Chase Park Plaza Private Residences #1904 Central West End Lea Luchetti Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 633-1134, chaseresidences.com Call today to tour the only remaining condominium that features what no other available unit can claim: a pair of terraces that offers a sensational view of the city and surrounding area.

11448 Conway Road St. Louis Mark Gellman and Neil Gellman The Gellman Team Coldwell Banker Premier 578-1123, 283-4363, 11448conway.com This spectacular jewel is located in the prestigious Village of Westwood in the Ladue School District. With three bedrooms and three-and-ahalf bathrooms, this ranch boasts a spacious open floor plan with approximately 3,700 square feet. Situated on a secluded, park-like 1-plus acre with gorgeous gardens, this home is perfect for entertaining.

230 Linden Ave. University City Helen Costello Laura McCarthy Real Estate 725-5100, 651-7792, lauramccarthy.com Thoughtfully renovated with uncompromising attention to detail, this home offers custom millwork, a wood-beam ceiling, hickory flooring, a stunning pool and patio, finished lower level with living area and additional office space above the garage. $1.475 million

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2 Midpark Lane Ladue Christy Thompson Janet McAfee Real Estate 974-6140, janetmcafee.com Enjoy life in this sophisticated, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath property. Meticulously maintained, the 5-yearold construction easily impresses, with a warm, open floor plan and thoughtful design, including the oversized, 2-car garage. Located in the Ladue School District. $775,000

918 Norrington Way St. Louis Steven Lange, Stephanie Oliver and Ted Wight Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 725-0009, dielmannsothebysrealty.com

A crowd came back to campus during Maryville University’s Alumni Weekend (Sept. 28), to see the ceremonial groundbreaking for Myrtle E. and Earl E. Walker Hall. Pictured, from left, Maryville University President Mark Lombardi, Dean of Maryville’s College of Health Professions Charles Gulas, Sister Margaret Strom, RSCJ; Sheri Mistretta, executive director, Walker Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders; Chris Cedargreen, president/principal Forum Studio; and Joe McKee, CEO Paric Corp.

MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF MYRTLE E. AND EARL E. WALKER HALL Walker Hall will provide state-of-the-art learning opportunities for the next generation of St. Louis area health care professionals. A generous gift from St. Louis philanthropists Myrtle E. and the late Earl E. Walker paved the way for the building, which will serve as the home of Maryville’s College of Health Professions. When completed, the building will house classrooms, faculty offices and laboratories, as well as the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing. Walker Hall will be Maryville University’s first LEED silver certified building, incorporating solar panels and other sustainable practices.

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U.S. News & World Report named Maryville University the No. 1 Overperforming university in the nation for 2013.

This 14-acre equestrian estate features a pillared Greek Revival home, inspired by Louisiana’s Oak Alley Plantation. The 4-bedroom main house has wrap-around terraces, breathtaking views and more than 8,000 square feet of living space. The carriage house includes a 4-car garage and a roughed in apartment above. The caretaker’s cottage rounds out this conveniently located property. $3.35 million

54 Thornhill Drive Wildwood Kristi and JT Monschein Prudential Alliance Realtors 636-537-8228, themonscheinteam.com Four-and-a-half acres provide incredible views for this charming, 6-bedroom estate. A sweeping staircase highlights the gracious foyer, while the second floor boasts four large bedrooms with two Jack-and-Jill baths. The in-law suite, 5-car garage, gorgeous patio and finished, walk-out lower level round out this gorgeous home. Open Sunday, Oct. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. $1.399 million

6 Twin Springs Lane Ladue Marilyn Adaire Laura McCarthy Real Estate 569-1177, 239-9191, lauramccarthy.com Nestled on a fabulous, 3-acre lot in prestigious Twin Springs, this spacious ranch has updates galore. Located in the Ladue School District, the large lot includes an elegant great room overlooking a large patio and beautiful grounds. Four bedrooms, ample entertaining space and the convenience of a prime location make this home ready to welcome its new owners. $1.365 million

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Robert Pattinson and Dylan Penn, Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias, Bruce and Kris Jenner…It seems love is not in the air in Tinseltown, as one celebrity couple after the next seems to be calling it quits. As you would expect for the most part, the parties involved are asking for privacy at a very difficult time. Except for Kris Jenner, who has scheduled two photo shoots, four paparazzi run-ins, an Us Weekly feature, a GMA appearance, and is pitching a spin-off reality show about her life back on the dating scene.

MILEY CYRUS The controversial pop tart is raising eyebrows once again. This time, the Wrecking Ball singer showed up at a press event with a mesh thong poking out of her jeans and star-shaped pasties visible under a see-through shirt. OK, I think we need to focus on the positive. Yes, she was wearing provocative undergarments, but she was wearing jeans and a T-shirt this time. There’s a word for that: progress.

LINDSAY AND DINA LOHAN In the wake of Dina’s DUI charge and Lindsay’s touch-and-go rehab, the two decided to show the world their healthy, normal side. Paparazzi snapped the pair on a mother-daughter bike ride in Manhattan last week. They laughed and chatted as they pedaled around, stopping for bottled water and healthy snacks. Lindsay seemed to be really enjoying herself. My God, if only the good parenting lasted longer than the photo op. Imagine the possibilities!

SUZANNE SOMERS The 66-year-old fitness guru went on The View last week to respond to pop star Miley Cyrus’ public comment that people older than 40 don’t have sex. Somers told the ladies that she and her husband of 36 years have sex “a couple of times a day.” She went on to add that her extremely fulfilling sex life with her virile man keeps her sharp and happy. It’s also how she came up with the product name ‘thighmaster,’ but that’s neither here nor there. * So don’t quote me BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

DEADiquette 101:

The Boos and Don’ts of Halloween Costumes

VERY YEAR AT ABOUT THIS TIME, I AM plagued by the same dilemma: the perfect Halloween costume. It’s not that I’m going to a party or even dressing up. I just want to think of it—that perfect outfit that makes everyone say, That. Is. Awesome. I nailed it in 2009 when I got Whiny and his friends to go as the Chilean miners; but since then, I haven’t really, you know, hit it out of the park. I will say this, though: I may not always know what costume to wear on Halloween, but I can definitely tell you what not to wear. Someone You Know Do not dress as your boss, friend, coworker or an ex. First of all, if you aren’t trying to hurt anyone’s feelings, and just think that Kathy “just has a funny habit of always wearing plaid skirts and chewing grape gum,” your plan will backfire. Most people assume the worst. So even if you’re trying to pay Joe a compliment “because his pocket square is always a festive color,” don’t do it. Now, on the other hand, if you’re trying to stick it to someone, say that lockjaw blonde who got your would-be boyfriend to ask her out instead of you, don’t go in that direction, either. Sure, you’ll get some high fives in a big set of fake boobs, spandex tube dress, acrylic tips, glitter lip gloss and teased wig, but in the end, you just come off as petty. Exception: a sibling or spouse who gets it or can suitably berate you without repercussions. Someone Hotter than You When you go as someone extremely attractive, people assume you think you are that good looking, so they feel comfortable insulting you. Years ago, a friend of mine went as Brad Pitt in Fight Club. It was actually a clever and very easy costume. Plus, when people asked him who he was he said, I can’t talk about it. Then, he’d say he was Brad Pitt.

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TANGENTIAL THINKER People would rake him with a glance, and then give a condescending Oh-ho-kay. I went as Heidi Klum from Project Runway one year, and I woke up the next day feeling really bad about myself. Exception: a person of the opposite sex. Something with a Required Pose Five margaritas into the night and the only path the Statue of Liberty is lighting is the floor at her sandals. Exception: a yoga instructor—the poses can draw a crowd, and possibly a potential date. A Costume that Impairs Mobility Yes, going as the shark attack victim—with the shark still attached—is funny, but try getting through a crowd and maneuvering in the bathroom. Exception: My best guy friend in law school went to a Halloween party as Jabba the Hut. I told him over and over it was a mistake, but when he parked in a corner and had his date (dressed as Princess Leia in the gold bikini), bring him beers all night, he was a god. Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke at the VMAs Just don’t. I’d like to forget that. Exception: no exceptions. Happy Halloween. If I can just figure out a way to capture Sharknado in costume form, I will be set.

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REVIEWS THEATER REVIEW BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Captain Phillips

DRAMAMINE ON THE HIGH SEAS RATING: 7 out of 10

HEN YOU think of a movie about pirates, hooks and eye patches leap to mind, not the infinitely more harrowing story told here. This film recounts the true story of the hijacking of an American cargo ship by Somali pirates in 2009, and the heroic efforts of the captain to save the cargo and the crew. Rich Phillips (Tom Hanks), a cautious and experienced commercial ship captain, is hired to oversee the Maersk Alabama around Cape Horn. When a group of Somali pirates first approach, he is deft at fending them off without weapons. Upon their return, however, he cannot prevent them from commandeering the ship. As one can well imagine, the U.S. government, for myriad reasons, does not take kindly to the act. In the hands of a lesser cast and director, this movie would come off as the matter-of-fact story of a giant squashing a bug. However, director Paul Greengrass creates a compelling film that is engaging without being preachy or didactic. Tom Hanks is, as always, stellar; and first-time actor Barkhad Abdi is moving as the villain/ victim of the story. Don’t get me wrong, this is hardly Jean Valjean stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family, but the situation is far from clean-cut.

Romeo and Juliet LOVES, LABORS LOST RATING: 6 out of 10

R I N G I N G S h a k e s p e a r e to the big screen can be a two-edged sword. Shakespeare is dated; Shakespeare is timeless. Shakespeare is melodramatic; Shakespeare is poetic. Romeo and Juliet can be particularly challenging in that regard, as the audience has to buy into a love that is so instantaneous and so powerful that the main characters are willing to die for each other after only days. That is the key to success with the play; and unfortunately, the reason it fails here. If you don’t know the story, you played way too much hooky in high school. The feuding families of Verona are the Montagues and the Capulets. Romeo (Douglas Booth), a Montague, spies Juliet (Hailee Steinfeld), a Capulet, at a ball; and the two immediately fall in love. Slowly, the dominoes fall as the warring families, a loving nurse (Lesley Manville), and a paternal, if conniving, friar (Paul Giamatti) interfere with the young lovers. The problem here isn’t necessarily the chemistry; the actors bring a fair degree of passion to their roles. The failing is in the direction. There are too many TV-movie stills of grasping hands and lingering glances and not enough emphasis on the passion that drives the pair. The language is handled beautifully and the acting is solid; but, for lack of Shakespearian prose, this retelling just lacks umph.

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Musical: Evita BY MARK BRETZ

THE STORY Eva Duarte was born in 1919 in Los Toldos, Argentina. Poor but ambitious, Eva moved at age 15 to Buenos Aires to become an actress. When she met Juan Peron in 1945, she was 26 and decades younger than Peron, a colonel in the military and a government official. After their marriage, Peron became president of Argentina, and ‘Evita,’ as she became known, accrued increasing power in her husband’s government. While the Perons were a handsome couple to represent Argentina, they nevertheless sent their country into an economic spiral, despite Evita’s commitment to the poor. By 1952, she was dead of cancer.

HIGHLIGHTS Lyricist Tim Rice became intensely interested in Eva Peron, to the point that he traveled to Argentina to research her life and career. He worked with composer Andrew Lloyd Webber on a rock opera concept album titled Evita in 1976. Evita has enjoyed nine national tours since its 1979 Broadway debut, including the current one that follows the 2012 revival What’s notable in this rendition is the pronounced use of dance, especially Latin themes such as the tango, that add a distinct south-of-the-border flair to Rob Ashford’s engaging choreography. Indeed, one can argue that the dancing is one of the show’s four primary characters along with Evita, Che and Peron.

COMPANY: Touring Company VENUE: Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand Blvd. DATES: Through October 20 TICKETS: $25-$66; 534-1111 or metrotix.com RATING: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5.

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As Evita, Caroline Bowman’s voice effectively handles Lloyd Webber’s complex musical numbers, but it lacks power much of the time. She’s solid in the acting department, however, and leads the ensemble in several of Ashford’s dances. Meantime, Josh Young is suitably wry and mischievous as the omnipresent Che, and he’s a strong singer, as well. Sean McLaughlin strikes a dashing figure as the stolid but powerful Juan Peron, even if he looks too young for the role, bringing flair and substance to an often secondary part. Director Michael Grandage keeps everything engaging and enchanting at a brisk pace that is accentuated with Ashford’s dance moves. Evita, far from losing its luster, actually looks better than ever in this spirited new version that again brings Argentina’s late and beloved first lady to the States.

EVITA PHOTO COURTESY OF RICHARD TERMINE

MOVIE REVIEWS

Peabody Opera House

Godspell: The Good Word

By Brittany Nay

m o d e r n ta k e o n t h e Gospel according to Matthew is coming soon to the Peabody Opera House: Godspell, starring up-and-coming Canadian triple-threat Jake Stern, will take the stage Nov. 15 to 17. As the Peabody’s 2013-14 season continues, theater-goers also can take in more Broadway musicals and family-friendly performances, including Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend, Jan. 16 to 19; Man of La Mancha, Feb. 7 to 9; Peter and the Starcatcher, March 7 to 9; Ghost, March 25 to 30; and Blue Man Group, April 25 to 27. LN recently spoke with Godspell director David Hogan about the new spin on this classic musical filled with love, laughter and life lessons. What excites you about directing Godspell the second time around? It’s a standout—just an extraordinary show. What makes it unique is the ensemble of actors— it’s a great one because of its collaborative feeling. Not only is it the greatest story ever told about Jesus, but it’s people sharing feelings through song and dance. How is this production different from the original Broadway debut? This is the new Broadway version, with a beautiful, updated orchestration. It’s very hip and modern—a really current and high-energy production. Tell us about the show’s stars. The star of the show is Jake Stern, a 19-yearold singer from Toronto. Everyone is going to fall in love with him on tour. For this cast, I was looking for a high-energy, youthful group. They are all Canadian, so they have experience performing around Toronto, at the Stratford Festival and the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia. Take us through the casting process. Godspell is not just song and dance; it’s sketch comedy, so you have to look for a broader talent. But you can always teach someone something, so we have some performers who are beautiful singers, some who are extraordinary dancers and some who are great comedians. It all equates to a really strong company. This show launched multiple stars during its Broadway debut in the ’70s. Do you foresee history repeating itself with this cast? Absolutely. You don’t know the name Jake Stern now, but that 19-year-old will be on Glee and every other popular show out there. He is not only a beautiful singer, but a beautiful soul—with

no ego. He’s a great leader who loves what he does. Talk about the production’s music. It’s all Stephen Schwartz music—based off of hymns, but all his own music. Schwartz is an award-winning songsman also known for Wicked, Pippin, and Disney’s Pocahontas. And we hear the performance will involve an element of audience participation. This show is very communal, with actors

sitting together at the edge of the stage and singing (in the aisles). Every theater-goer has to take part—don’t be shy, play with us and have fun! What message do you hope people take from the musical? The story’s main theme—like the universal theme of Jesus—is love, and this cast really takes that seriously. This show is worth the investment to come and see—even if you think you know it, you’ll revisit it and think, Wow, I’m glad I went to the theater!

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DINING OUT

spicybits BY MATT SORRELL

D’oh! Strange Donuts has opened at 2709 Sutton Ave. in Maplewood. Look for 12 fresh donut varieties each day, and late-night hours for you night owls with a donut craving. Meanwhile, Blind Tiger at Sutton Place is slated to open soon at 7376 Manchester Road, and will offer signature pizzas and a bar with an emphasis on whiskies.

The seasons have changed and so have many menus around town as they’re being geared toward the bounty of fall. At Bixby’s in the Missouri History Museum, look for hearty delights, including bacon and Brussels sprout flatbread, rosemary pumpkin hummus, kale salad and seared Amish chicken. At Balaban’s Wine Cellar & Tapas, game is featured prominently on Chef D. SCOTT PHILLIPS’ autumn bill of fare with dishes like rabbit pot pie and quail. Local squashes also are showcased, including spaghetti and zephyr varieties. St. James Winery and the Missouri State Parks Foundation have partnered to create a series of wines that celebrate the state’s parks and help provide for their future. The first two Missouri State Parks Collector’s Edition wines, Johnson’s Shut-Ins Red and Montauk White, are available online at MOStateParksWine.com for $20 a bottle. All proceeds from the Missouri State Parks Collector’s Edition wines will go to keep Missouri State Parks strong and sustainable.

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Seoul Taco

Sumptuous Seoul Food BY SIDNEY LEWIS

SEOUL TACO HAS BEEN ONE OF THE TOP food trucks in the St. Louis area for a while now, serving up a menu of specialties that are a delicious melding of Mexican and Korean cuisines. Last year, the owners expanded and opened a brick-and-mortar location in the Delmar Loop, which has proven to be every bit as popular as the mobile version. The Seoul Taco restaurant is a small affair with limited seating, although there are additional tables outside on the sidewalk during the warmer months. The menu is similar to that of the food truck but includes a few additional items: the Burrito, Traditional Kimchi and Kimchi Fried Rice. While there only are a handful of items to choose from, there are a variety of fillings available to allow guests to switch things up, including bulgogi (marinated steak), chicken, spicy pork, and even tofu for those who prefer to go meatless. With such a concise menu, we were able to try the majority of the offerings. First up, the Gogi Bowl (with steak, $7). This take on the Korean favorite bibimbap contains fried rice, fresh vegetables, sesame oil and a savory gochujang pepper sauce, crowned with a fried egg. This Seoul Taco creation is a much fresher version than the bibimbap we’re used to, thanks to the quality of the vegetables and lack of heavy oil. Of course, we’re also suckers for anything with an egg on top! The Burrito (with spicy pork, $8) was filled with the kimchi fried rice that’s available as a

side, plus lettuce, carrots, cheese, sour cream and what’s billed as ‘Seoul Sauce.’ The combo of the pork and the kimchi rice was indeed spicy, but not overwhelming. This dish also was massive, for those who want a hearty bite. The Quesadilla (with chicken, $6), and the Taco (with chicken, $6) were both seasoned with the aforementioned ‘Seoul Sauce,’ which sets them apart from their traditional south-of-theborder counterparts by being a little sweeter and not so acidic as a salsa. The quesadilla features two kinds of cheese, along with lettuce and sour cream; while the taco is built on a tender corn tortilla with a mix of veggies folded in and topped with sesame seeds. For sides, we went with the popular Kimchi Slaw ($2) and the Pot Stickers ($2). While sometimes sides get short shrift, these two obviously were created with much care and forethought. The slaw was especially tasty, sweeter and more mild than a straight-ahead kimchi with just a touch of spice. The cabbage was much crispier than the standard slaw, most likely because this version isn’t drowned in mayo. We could’ve noshed on the pot stickers—tender dough filled with a mix of ground pork and veggies — all day. Seoul Taco is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., and from 11 a.m. till 8 p.m. on Sundays. Count on waiting a bit, especially now that school is back in session, but it’ll be well worth it. 571 Melville Ave., 863-1148, seoultacostl.com

SEOUL TACO PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER; STRANGE DONUTS PHOTO BY TERRI WEBSTER

We recently told you about chef Ivy Magruder leaving Vin de Set to be the executive chef for the Gamlin Restaurant Group. Well, we’ve received word that he’ll be joined by pastry chef LISA CRUZ, who was recently with The Restaurant at The Cheshire. She’ll oversee the desserts at all the Gamlin Restaurants, which include SubZero, the recently opened Gamlin Whiskey House and the soon-toopen Taha’a Twisted Tiki in The Grove.

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German Chocolate Pancakes BY JOHN JOHNSON

Q: Chef, I love breakfast! I’m wondering if you have a great pancake recipe that I could use for a family event coming up. I really want to wow them and show them something special. A: Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. A great breakfast sets the tone for the whole day. I have a wonderful German Chocolate Pancake recipe that we have added to our menu here at the restaurant. It is guaranteed to make your eyes bigger than your stomach. Close your eyes, and you will think you’re eating a rich and decadent German chocolate cake. If any of your guests are not into all the richness, you can serve them plain. The use of cocoa powder in the mix instead of milk chocolate gives the pancakes great chocolate flavor with out the added sugar and fat.

INGREDIENTS: (Serves 4) 4 c milk 4 eggs ½ c butter, melted 4 c all-purpose flour 1 1/3 c cocoa powder 1 c sugar 2 t baking soda 2 t salt Toasted coconut, chopped pecans, caramel sauce and strawberries for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER

Beat eggs, milk and melted butter together. Separately blend dry ingredients together. Fold in dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, careful not to over-mix. Cook on griddle or in non-stick pan, whichever you prefer. Garnish pancakes with toasted coconut, pecans and caramel sauce. Top with a fresh strawberry. Chef John Johnson is executive chef at River City Casino. For questions or recipe requests, email him at John.Johnson@rivercity.com.

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GREEN GOURMET

SUMP COFFEE

From Bean to Cup BY DIANE ALT

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WE JUST DO COFFEE, AND I BELIEVE WE DO IT VERY WELL.” SCOTT CAREY, co-owner

point in my life, I had really only crafted paragraphs. I had never built anything. And I’m not just talking about creating a product—I wanted to create the space around it, too. So it was the combination of those factors that brought about Sump.” And with Sump Coffee, Carey could now elevate and focus on his passion. “Our shop just offers coffee,” he says. “Sometimes, we will have a single pastry available, but that’s not something that should be relied on. It’s an idea that evolved from my time in New York. I don’t believe that we do the same style of coffee as those places; but New York, because of the population density, has shops that just do one thing. And in turn, it creates this ecosystem.” Meanwhile, he notes that St. Louis is a ‘destination city’ where people drive to get what they need. “But people tend to double-up stops when they go to a single destination. We just do coffee, and I believe we do it very well.” Carey points out that Sump Coffee uses fine premium specialty coffee that is typically purchased before it’s available in the U.S. “All coffees don’t come to harvest at the same time,” he explains. “So, we sort of chase the sun around and book the coffees as they hit the States. We don’t blend our beans, and we don’t use a number of different roast levels. We roast the coffee to a level that we think tastes best, and that typically ends up being very light.” According to Carey, Sump does this to highlight the source of that coffee and respect the

farmer. “We’re trying to highlight that experience and process; and by roasting it lighter, we are highlighting that specialness in the cup.” And because Sump buys the freshest beans available, the offerings always are changing. “Right now, we have some Kenyan and Ethiopians coffees,” Carey says. “If you know the harvest times, you’ll see those coffees on our menu.” Green Gourmet Note: On sumpcoffee.com, watch the blog for upcoming Coffee Cupping & A Movie at Sump Coffee nights, as well as details on food truck collaborations—like one with Lulu’s Local Eatery beginning in November.

PHOTOS BY SARAH CROWDER

HE AIR IS FINALLY GETTING A LITTLE chillier. All Hallow’s Eve is near. And there’s a coffee shop in South St. Louis with a logo that features a bearded Jolly Roger (a closer look also reveals a coffee branch and a portafilter replacing the usual crossbones). Sump Coffee was opened in December 2011 by co-owners Scott Carey and Marz Yamaguchi, and it’s Carey’s beard that lends an added inspired quality to the shop’s intriguing logo. And then there’s the name… “Sump is kind of a dangerous, risky name,” Carey notes. “It’s a tie-in to a feeling of wanting to create something.” He explains that Sump’s first graphic was inspired by what he calls ‘Mid-Century graphic design,’ dating back to old oil cans that featured the color scheme of red, black and white. And then, at the same time he was going through this creative process, he had a motorcycle that was having some mechanical issues. “It was putting out a substance that almost looked like an espresso crema—and that’s called ‘sumping’—so I played off that with the coffee imagery. And with the logo (regarding the coffee branch and portafilter, which is used with espresso) the theme includes the idea of bean to cup, something that is thoughtfully grown thoughtfully prepared for our customer in our shop. So, it’s full circle.” But at Sump Coffee, it’s not really about the logo. According to Carey, the shop has one focus, and it’s coffee. “There were a lot of places around St. Louis, especially about 20 to 24 months ago, with the word ‘coffee’ in their names, but then you would go in and find that they were really lunch places. The focus wasn’t on the coffee—they weren’t trying to highlight it and help people to differentiate between coffees, their seasonality, and how it’s processed at origin.” Carey grew up in St. Peters and left St. Louis in 1991 to attend college and later law school. He moved to New York in 1999 and returned to St. Louis in 2010 when his brother was diagnosed with cancer. Carey found a second-floor apartment for the two of them that was conveniently located in an area where his brother received his treatments. The ground floor had a commercial space, and Carey thought he could put it to good use. “The thing that I missed most from New York was the coffee,” he recalls. “Feeling this absence in the St. Louis marketplace (for a shop dedicated to coffee), I decided to create something that I had bonded with strongly in New York. That, coupled with my brother being sick and the desire to build a space for him, I really wanted to create something. Call it a midlife crisis—call it whatever you want—but up until that

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AROUND TOWN

BY BRITTANY NAY

THROUGH 10/20

design and more. $10, adults; $8, seniors, students, military and tour groups; $4, kids 6-12; free, kids 5 and under. 746-4599 or mohistory.org.

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LADUE NEWS SHOW HOUSE Tour the third annual Ladue News Show House, a stunning World’s Fair-era, English-style estate at #23 Lenox Place in the historic Central West End, featuring the work of top local designers. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. laduenews.com.

THROUGH 10/31 OCTOBER OWLS AND ORCHIDS View more than 1,000 owl butterflies—with chocolate-hued wings and yellow markings that resemble an owl eye—amid The Butterfly House’s 8,000-square-foot tropical conservatory. $4-$6. 636-530-0076 or butterflyhouse.org.

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HARVEST BAZAAR Friendship Village Chesterfield is kicking off the holiday season with its 21st annual Harvest Bazaar, a craft and gift show featuring jewelry, chocolates, perfumes, handbags, floral designs and more, at the FVC Theater. Free admission. friendshipvillagestl.com.

10/19 DUO NOIRE Saint Louis Classical Guitar Society will present a performance by international award-winning guitarists Thomas Flippin and Chris Mallett at The Sheldon Concert Hall. 7:30 p.m. $26$30. 534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

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10/25 THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE! Audience members will ‘come on down’ for the chance to play games and win prizes during The Price is Right interactive live stage show at the Peabody Opera House. 8 p.m. $29-$49. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

10/25-26 THE TURN OF THE SCREW COCA presents a production of Henry James’ psychological thriller, The Turn of the Screw. 7 and 9 p.m. $20. 725-6555 or cocastl.org.

10/25-27 PETER PAN Variety Children’s Theatre presents the magical tale of Peter Pan at Touhill Performing Arts Center. Various times. $15-$35. 516-4949 or touhill.org.

10/27

A QUEEN WITHIN: ADORNED ARCHETYPES, FASHION AND CHESS Inspired by chess’ most powerful piece—the queen, designs from Alexander McQueen, Gucci, Victor + Rolf, and more will be on display at the World Chess Hall of Fame. 367-9243 or worldchesshof.org.

JENNIFER STEINKAMP: STREET VIEWS The lush, nature-based imagery of pioneering digital media artist Jennifer Steinkamp inaugurates the Contemporary Art Museum’s Street Views series, a new exhibition featuring large-scale video art that will be projected onto the museum’s Washington Boulevard façade. $3-$5. 535-4660 or camstl.org.

THROUGH 1/5 THE 1968 EXHIBIT The Missouri History Museum presents The 1968 Exhibit, a multimedia experience that will transport guests to 12 months of culture-shifting events in television, music,

NORTHERN LIGHTS Join the Bach Society of Saint Louis for its season opener, Northern Lights, a show of sublime choral music by Scandinavian composers Edward Grieg, Jean Sibelius and more, at Saint Stanislaus Polish Church. 3 p.m. $20-$37. 652-2224 or bachsociety.org.

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Bill Bryson

AUTHOR APPEARANCES 10/21 PAT KOGOS Local author Pat Kogos will sign and discuss her debut novel, Priory, Lousiana, a story of reinvention and regret post-Hurricane Katrina, at Left Bank Books in the Central West End. 7 p.m. 10/22 MICHAEL BUCKLEY AND SHANNON MESSENGER N.E.R.D.S.: Attack of the Bullies and Exile, the final books in the New York Times-bestselling N.E.R.D.S. series by Michael Buckley and Shannon Messenger, will be the center of discussion at St. Louis Public Library’s Central Branch. 7 p.m. Free. 367-6731 or left-bank.com. 10/29 BILL BRYSON Maryville University’s St. Louis Speakers Series continues with bestselling author and humorist Bill Bryson, who will talk about his books chronicling his travels around the world, at Powell Hall. 8 p.m. $285-$420, series subscription. 534-1700 or stlouisspeakersseries.org.

10/20 OKTOBERFEST CRUISE Experience the excitement of the annual German Oktoberfest celebration, featuring a live German band and an authentic German buffet, as you sail down the Mississippi River on a Gateway Arch Riverboat. 1-3 p.m. $15-$38. 877-982-1410 or gatewayarch.com.

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HARRY CONNICK JR. Grammy Award-winning singer Harry Connick Jr. will perform songs about life and love from his new album, Every Man Should Know, at the Fox Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $50 and up. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com. THE BARRY WHITE EXPERIENCE St. Louis Symphony and vocalist Eric Conley will celebrate the funk and soul of legendary artist Barry White at Powell Hall. 3 p.m. $25-$65. 534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

CHECK THIS OUT 11/1-3 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST The Broadway production of Disney’s romantic classic, Beauty and the Beast, will take the Fox Theatre stage. Various times. $40-$80. 534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. House on fraternity row 5. Special effects, for short 8. Match game? 13. Kuwaiti, e.g. 14. Bookbinding leather 15. Carpenter’s machine 16. Morning host Kelly 17. Give off, as light 18. Eccentric 19. John Donne, 1610 22. Drawn tight 23. ___ bit 24. Woods 27. Schuss, e.g. 29. Poland’s Walesa 33. Danger 34. Involuntary twitch 36. ___ few rounds 37. Ernest Hemingway, 1929 40. Gun, as an engine 41. One of the Osmonds 42. Cold shower? 43. Slower than a canter 45. Backstabber 46. Slight 47. Make sense, with ‘up’

49. Henry ___ 50. Charles Dickens, 1843 58. Endangered antelope 59. Beat badly 60. Fiery emperor? 61. One who works their trade 62. Actress Hathaway 63. Street fleet 64. Gray 65. Soup holder 66. Otherwise

Down 1. Shakespeare, say 2. Ashtabula’s lake 3. Spanish appetizer 4. Slaughterhouse 5. Cleanser brand 6. Acquire 7. ‘What’s gotten ___ you?’ 8. Incline 9. Hardy’s partner 10. Beetle Bailey dog 11. By way of, briefly 12. Lentil, e.g. 14. Concentration puzzle 20. Globetrotters’ home

LN LANDSCAPE continued from page 69 many South African horticultural selections. The Cape primrose, Streptocarpus primulifolius, makes a great indoor plant. With a rosette of long, hairy strap-like leaves, a coronet of trumpet-shaped flowers rises several inches above them to brighten a low-light corner. Botanists place the trailing species, Streptocarpus saxorum, in the subspecies streptocarpella. Wonderful as a hanging basket, the gray, fuzzy, thumbprint sized leaves and delicate little lilac trumpets on two-inch high wiry stems make an attractive, easy-to-grow display. The natal or bush lily, Clivia miniata, was one of the first South African plants I ever grew. The dark green leaves and bright flowers enlivened my college dormitory room. This bulb has rich clusters of orange flowers with a yellow blush in the throat.

VILLA DUCHESNE AND OAK HILL SCHOOL continued from page 34 program, frequently the high school students go out in the community to engage in service. You might say, Wait a minute, how can you stop course work to serve in a Head Start program or other community service activities? But we believe that being active members of the community is just as important as our commitment to academics.”

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New South African Introductions Not all of the South African plants have been in our gardens for centuries. New introductions are coming along at a regular pace. For us, the selections may be for more winter hardiness or use as colorful summer bedding plants. Here are a few of the newest choices for your summer garden: • Cultivar ‘Coral Canyon’ twinspur, Diascia integerrima, is a delicate-leaved spring beauty with repeat bloom that resembles an open-faced snapdragon. From the East Cape Drakensberg mountain range, twinspur is a hardy perennial and has been a great success for Julie. • The lovely pale blue Cape leadwort (Plumbago auriculata) is a fresh and floriferous tender shrubby vine, which may be kept over the winter in a bright location and rolled out to the terrace for summer. • Julie Hess has found a new favorite with the Cape fuchsia (Phygelius capensis and the P. x

rectushybrids). She started growing the cultivar ‘Devil’s Tears’ eight or nine years ago as an annual; but now, with good drainage and a thick layer of mulch, finds Cape fuchsia to be a hardy perennial. Visiting South Africa is not just about seeing elephants, leopards and rhinos. For a botanist or gardener, the country is filled with dramatic vistas, unique natural landscapes, stunning private nature preserves and magnificent national botanical gardens. Many famous flowers are in-your-face gorgeous, but some of the most special plants are the tiny fragrant bulbs best enjoyed while kneeling in adoration. With so much to recommend, this column could not begin to hold it all. Look for upcoming columns on South African bulbs and The Darling Daisies of South Africa. In the meantime, fix a hot cup of herb tea, pull out your new plant catalogs, prop your feet up and remember that it is summer in South Africa!

Service work does more than just show the students how fortunate they are, Miller says. “They can receive so much from serving in the community—it’s an extension of their education beyond the classroom walls.” Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School invites all prospective students and their families to come and learn more about these values, as well as other attributes that differentiate the school, during an open house from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3.

CARDINAL GLENNON continued from page 19 relationships with organizations that benefit children,” says Waterway Carwash managing partner Shaun Nordgaarden. While the advertised Glennon Card discount is 20 percent at participating businesses, Waterway will not only provide the eight contest prizes, but a 50-percent discount to all cardholders for the entire 10-day card period. “It’s about connecting with the community and benefiting the children at Cardinal Glennon.” To grab a Glennon Card before the discount days begin, stop by any of the 100-plus merchants carrying the card, or visit glennoncard.org. {LadueNews.com} OCTOBER 18, 2013

In accordance with the federal Fair Housing Act, we do not accept for publication any real estate listing that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, family status, or national origin. If you believe a published listing states such a preference, limitation, or discrimination, please notify this publication at fairhousing@lee.net.

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J. Graves Exterior Cleaning llc Roof & Gutter Cleaning, Pressure & Window Washing. Fully Insured & Free Estimates. Justin (314) 962-4220 jgravesexteriorcleaning.com

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MIKE'S HOME SERVICES Heating-New, Repair, Maintenance. DecksïPowerwashingïRoof, Gutter Cleaning & RepairïPainting PlumbingïElectricalïSewer/Drain Basement Waterproofing. Hauling. Hardwood, Tile & Carpet. Ref's Available. Mike 314-265-4568 Fully InsuredïAll Work Guaranteed

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HELP WANTED PARA-PROFESSIONAL WANTED Family in Webster Groves is hiring to work 1:1 with their son, who has Down syndrome, in a catholic preschool classroom. Interested applicant should have experience in early childhood inclusive classroom and with modifying curriculum. 20-30 hours per week. 20132014 school year. Ready to start asap. For complete job description or to submit your resume, please contact us at inclusionpara@yahoo.com

PAINTING

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting • Power Washing Wallpapering • Plastering

35 Years Experience Fully Insured • References

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Garden Design & Installation Property Maintenance Seasonal Color Call Julie Lange 314-368-9037

The Hard Work Yard Work Co. LLC For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at

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Over 20 years of providing quality commercial & residential gardening services. Complete garden design, planting, and maintenance. We offer environmentally safe, organic gardening methods that peacefully coexist with Mother Nature. Fully insured. Call (314)961-6380 www.floraandfaunaltd.com Get your BBQ grill ready for Fall & Football Cookouts Treat yourself to a clean, healthy grill this season. Our steam bath process helps remove greasy buildup and harmful carcinogens. Grill healthier, better tasting food. Call Steve 314-452-7192 or visit www.bbqgrillco.com

JOSE'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE Fall Cleanup, Grass Cutting, Mulching, Retaining Walls, Tree Removal, Trimming Shrubs, Sod & Much More. Reasonable Rates. Call Today for Your Free Estimate. 314-960-4203 MORALES LANDSCAPING, llc Clean-up, Mulching, Weeding, Trimming, Tree & Brush Removal, Sodding, Retaining Wall, All Stone Work & More. Free Estimates. Hourly Rates Available. Jose 636-346-6923 STONEHENGE Landscape Structures Retaining Walls, Patios, Waterfalls, Etc. All Stone & Concrete Work We Love Rocks! 314-504-7559 www.stonehengeland.com Michael Flynn Landscaping Fall Cleanup, Mulching, Aeration, Overseeding, Irrigation Deactivation. For All Your Landscaping & Lawn Care Needs. 314-243-6784

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PET SERVICES THE WELL BEHAVED PET.... For all your home training needs. New Puppy, Puppy Mill, Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems. OH, DON'T FORGET THE CAT!!!! Call me, I can help. Laura @ 636-456-9993

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT 746 STUMP ROAD Des Peres for lease fully furnished. 4BR, 2.5BA, 2 Car Garage, Fpl. 1 Year or More Lease. $2600/MO Call 314-629-4942 Melissa Owner/ Broker

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE WARSON WOODS

PAINTING

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE CONDO FOR SALE Creve Couer 3BR, 3BA, LR, Dining, Kitchen, Office, Two Decks, 2 Car Garage, Laundry 1st Floor, Wood Floors throughout. Finished Basement. Ladue Schools, $350,000 314-591-2214

For Sale By Owner

DOWNTOWN PARKING LOT Approx. 65 parking spaces. SE corner 14th & Martin Luther King. Contact Teresa 314-556-6360

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LINEK PLUMBING COMPANY Quality Since 1916 A Name You Can Trust #24 Kirkham Industrial Ct. St. Louis, MO 63119

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SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves. We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured. Packing Available. 314-963-3416 www.simplemovesstl.com ALLEN'S HAULING SERVICE 15, 20 and 30 Yard Trash Containers. Hauling Service. No Job Too Big Or Small. Any Type of Trash Removal. 314-621-0481ï 314-581-7274

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TUCKPOINTING

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FROM STEVE GRESS TUCKPOINTING

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I'LL TAKE YOU ANYWHERE! Great for Seniors & Disabled Best Driver for Local Trips Licensed & Insured 28 Yrs. Exp., Great References DAVID: 314-721-7464

MR. MOM'S HOME SERVICES: Window & Gutter Cleaning, Decks, Fencing, Houses, Concrete Power Washed and Sealed. Painting. Insured. 314-831-5597

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ALL TYPES BRICK OR STONE TUCKPOINTING and Repairs with Professional Color Matching, Cleaning, Caulking and Waterproofing. Written Proposal Outlining Work and Proof of Insurance Given. Work Guaranteed, All Credit Cards Accepted. A+ BBB Rating Dan 314-772-0190

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WINDOWS BARKER-SOLUTIONS Fall Special 20% OFF Residential Window Cleaning Book Now for the Holiday's! Levi Barker 855-725-3266 Servicing the St. Louis Area Since 1999 ï Fully Insured M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimate, Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Years of Experience & References. Call Paul, 314-805-6102 or Mark, 314-805-7367

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