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DINNER WITH THE

STARS saturday

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Event to BeneďŹ t Local Children with Disabilities

with a heartfelt performance by

2015 Grammy WinnerBest R&B Album emcee

Ken Page chairman

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Honoring man of the year

woman of the year

Danny Ludeman

Alison Ferring

CONTENTS SOCIETY FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO READ THIS PAGE REGULARLY, MY AFFINITY for dogs is no secret. And while my two ‘boys’ love to hold court at the MuycoTobin household, there’s no question as to their unwavering devotion. Rowan and Bauer always greet me at the door with unabashed glee, and they’re just as affectionate when ‘Mommy’ is sad, by either resting their head on my knee or just sitting silently by.

This week’s Pet section features an interview with one of the country’s foremost geriatric experts, Dr. John Morley of Saint Louis University. Dr. Morley has researched the power of the human-animal bond by studying how the elderly interacted with dogs. However, his findings are not confined to older adults.

Among them, the ability to touch and pet an animal can go a long way toward helping a person cope with an illness or any other negative life event. And in this instance, Dr. Morley notes that all an animal asks in return is knowing that it’s loved. As the doctor concludes, “They provide an easy happiness factor.”

An easy way to be happy? Count me in!

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WHAT’S ON THE MENU Passing off store-bought party fare as homemade is a thing of the past. Say it with confidence: Why yes, I did make that!

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FLORAL CENTERPIECES As St. Louis anxiously awaits the dawn of another spring, local florists share their favorite centerpieces that are sure to liven up any soiree at your home.

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DINING OUT: PEACOCK LOOP DINER You can’t miss this new eatery, with its animated, neon-lit peacock sign out front. But is it delicious, as well as flashy?

Sidney Lewis finds out!

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DINNER WITH THE

STARS headliner

Toni Braxton

saturday

april 25th, 2015 peabody opera house

ON OUR COVER: Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis will hold its Dinner with the Stars event on Saturday, April 25. Pictured: Kimira, Nathan and Madison, with Man and Woman of the Year Danny Ludeman and Alison Ferring. For more information, call 720-7704 or visit varietystl.org. THE STORY BEGINS ON PAGE 19.

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Connie Mitchell My cat, Windsor, joined my household when she was a 6-week-old kitten. That was in 1995. Yes, as of May 1, she will be 20 years old. She’s got age-related health problems now, and we know her time with us is limited, so we’ll spoil her with as much TLC as possible in her remaining days. It won’t be the same around the house without her.

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1. 1323 Mallet Hill, Ellisville

$550,000

2. 216 Cobblefield Court, Ballwin

$339,000

NEW LISTING! Over 4,300 square feet of living space. Spacious updated kitchen with stainless appliances and new granite tops opens to a hearth room perfect for casual entertaining.

NEW LISTING! First floor master suite offers a relaxing retreat where you can unwind. Lower level has a huge family space with wet bar, office space, fireplace and full bath. Large backyard with deck!

3. 2 Somerset Downs, Ladue

$1,849,000

Prepare to revel in the luxury of this six-plus bedroom masterpiece.

Features include a stunning new kitchen, inviting great room, luxurious main floor master and exceptional outdoor space.

4. 4457 McPherson Avenue, Central West End

$399,000

NEW LISTING! The center hall plan offers a spacious living room on your right and a dining room on your left. An updated kitchen is sure to please. Five generously sized bedrooms are on the second floor, while the third level offers another bedroom and sitting room.

5. 3 Nassau Drive, Ladue

$550,000

NEW LISTING! The perfect family home and in Ladue schools. This light and bright gem boasts a new kitchen, four bedrooms, two-and-ahalf baths and an attached garage.

6. 7448 Amherst Avenue, University City

$319,000

7. 7546 Hiawatha, Richmond Heights

$285,000

A wonderful English Tudor, this well-located home offers handsome details, an eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless appliances and granite tops. Additional features include a stone fireplace, architectural highlights and a finished lower level.

NEW LISTING! So much to love! A great location, curb appeal, updated kitchen, gleaming wood floors, newer systems/windows and more. Interior spaces are prime for entertaining and the backyard is just waiting for warm weather fun!

8. 1189 Lockett Road, Des Peres

$599,000

NEW LISTING! This executive home is full of appeal inside and out. There is plenty of room between the four spacious bedrooms and three-plus baths. This one is one you do not want to miss!

9. 21 Beacon Hill, Creve Coeur

$435,000

NEW LISTING! Four bedrooms and four-plus baths are just the start to this wonderful property. Greeted by a charming front porch, this home offers a first floor master with walk-in closet. Further adding to the appeal is the oversized two-car garage, large eat-in kitchen, first floory laundry and the space of an acre lot.

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New Listings 10720 Forest Path • Sunset Hills 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths $285,000 319 Wildbrier • Ballwin 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths $245,000 1614 Oriole Lane • Brentwood 2 Bedrooms, 1 Baths $118,000 Clayton 314.725.5100 Town & Country 314.569.1177 Relocation Services 800.325.4037

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4 Dromara Road (Ladue).

$2,395,000

30 Huntleigh Woods (Huntleigh).

2 Somerset Downs (Ladue).

6 West Geyer (Frontenac).

5 Kings Pond Road (Glendale).

1 Masonridge Court (T & C).

2 Mayfair Road (Ladue).

6 Kehrs Mill Glen Ct. (Chesterfield).

2603 Wild Plum Valley (Catawissa).

12 Berkley Lane (Ladue).

23 Picardy Lane (Ladue).

419 Polo Drive (Clayton).

5 Country Estates Pl. (Frontenac).

$2,295,000 $1,849,000 $1,695,000 $1,490,000

$1,295,000 $1,249,000 $1,100,000 $989,000

21 Georgian Acres (Frontenac).

34 Burroughs Lane (Ladue).

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922 South Meramec (Clayton).

1 Westwood Country Club (Westwood).

$975,000 $975,000 $900,000 $849,000

$845,000 $799,000 $725,000

$649,900 1189 Lockett Road (Des Peres). $599,000 409 Bates Street (New Haven). $575,000 3 Nassau Drive (Ladue). $550,000 $550,000 1323 Mallet Hill (Ellisville).

14507 Wellington Estates Manor (Chesterfield). $525,000 10225 Thornwood Drive (Ladue). $509,000

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2124 South Compton Avenue (St. Louis).

21 Beacon Hill (Creve Coeur).

9220 Merritt Avenue (Rock Hill).

4457 McPherson Avenue (CWE).

1474 Forest View Dr. (Warson Woods).

233 Jasmin Park Court (Ballwin).

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$389,000 $349,000

4228 Roland Boulevard (Pasadena Hills). $339,000 $339,000 216 Cobblefield Court (Ballwin). $319,000 7448 Amherst Avenue (U. City).

7546 Hiawatha (Richmond Heights). $285,000 10720 Forest Path (Sunset Hills). $285,000

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7571 Buckingham Drive #1 (Clayton). $269,000 1965 Grinnell Terrace (Maryland Heights).

$244,900 5635 Waterman #31 (St. Louis). $159,900 1137 Rue La Ville Walk #1137 (Creve Coeur). $128,400

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504 Atalanta Avenue (Webster Groves). $66,900 $255,000 3527 Post Valley (O’ Fallon).

319 Wildbrier Drive (Ballwin).

1311 Monier Place (Glendale).

4120 Hartford Street (St. Louis).

9915 Alden Lane (Rock Hill).

2223 Bentley Manor Dr. (Fenton).

273 Wanderfern Woods (Innsbrook).

3629 Sulphur Avenue (St. Louis).

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8310 Ardsley Drive (Bel-Nor).

7719 Lacorn Court (Normandy).

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Lots for Building

1035 Price School Lane (Ladue).

45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

$1,100,000 $1,095,000

Charming Home in Ladue

$133,480 $87,000

Condos & Villas

206 Carlyle Lake Drive (Creve Coeur).

$825,000 14417 Rue De Gascony Court (Chesterfield). $610,000 315 North Meramec Ave #3C (Clayton). $535,000 200 South Brentwood Blvd #5D (Clayton). $499,900 14410 Open Meadow, Unit W (Chesterfield). $449,000

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12 Berkley Lane - $975,000 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths and Ladue schools!

A Closer View Go check out the online 3-D tour!

Winding paths, wooden bridges and botanical wonder set the stage for this all-brick manor. Sitting on over three acres, the home graciously greets you upon entry, courtesy of a curved staircase and oversized front door. Lavishly appointed, the living and dining rooms feature exquisite moldings and ceiling medallions. Opening to the kitchen and terrace, the family room is ideal for family gatherings with a warm fireplace and a wet bar. The heart of the home, the white kitchen boasts a coffered ceiling, breakfast bar, plus marble and Corian tops.

Enhancing this special listing is a state-ofthe-art Hartley Botanic Greenhouse!

30 Huntleigh Woods - Huntleigh 5 bedrooms, 5+ baths Listed by Anne Hizar $2,295,000

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S O C I E T Y The Press Club

BEAUTY BUZZ

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BY DIANE ANDERSON

HE PRESS CLUB OF Metropolitan St. Louis recently held its signature Beauty Buzz at Neiman Marcus. The gathering was hosted

by Carol Voss, her daughters Julie Catron and Wendy Brumitt, and daughter-in-law Tricia Voss. The spring beauty make-up-mix-andmingle party featured a lineup of six beauty bars, to raise a little ‘fun’ and ‘funds’ for media scholarships, while learning beauty and skincare tricks of the trade from NM experts. The soirée raised a record $12,700.

Tom Eschen, Sean Lee

Barbara and Kristin Archer

Wendy Brumitt, Carol Voss, Tricia Voss, Julie Catron

DIANE’S SCOOP Marci Rosenberg’s sassy outfit was created by her daughter-in-law, Jessica Rosenberg, whose designs can be found on knitpopshop.com ...Millie Cain showed off her vintage grey Western boots that she acquired in the boot capital of the world, Fort Smith, Arkansas...Barbara Archer was bragging on her daughter, Kristin, who is graduating with her masters in finance from the International University of Monaco!...A surprise guest, Sean Lee, a Ph.D. candidate from Xiamen University School of Journalism and Communication, is doing his dissertation on press clubs around the country. He presented Press Club president Tom Eschen with a beautiful scroll of ‘Fortune and Lucky.’...Susan Sherman just got back from New York Fashion Week, and was bursting with pride that her Fashion Fund emerging designer runner-up, Charles Harbison, recently dressed singer, Beyoncé...

Soprano Miran Halen, who is preparing for Chamber Music Society’s Salut D’Amour benefit with husband David, shared that the event date, March 10, has been declared as David and Miran Halen Day in St. Louis by Mayor Francis Slay. The proclamation will be presented to the couple during the Salut D’Amour concert at The Sheldon...Finally, Press Club members are all abuzz about their next big event, Media Persons of the Year, on June 11. The event will honor St. Louis media veterans Jennifer Blome, Don Marsh and Dr. Don Suggs. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to longtime CNN political correspondent Candy Crowley.

Joan Quicksilver, Marci Rosenberg, Susan Block

Susan Sherman

Debbie Kootman, Faith Berger

Cheresse Pentella, Joan Berkman, Leisa Zigman

Dick Weiss, Ben Lipman, Phyllis Langsdorf, Matt Murphy

Millie Cain

Miran Halen, Trish Muyco-Tobin

Sweetie Siorek, Addie Tomber, Vicky Tomber

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DANCING WITH THE ST. LOUIS STARS

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BY DIANE ANDERSON

ANCERS PUT ON A GREAT show at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis and raised a stellar $456,565 for Independence Center. KMOV’s Claire Kellett served as emcee, while five dance couples competed, including: Norma McGehee, and her professional dance instructor Spiro Marko; Mark Trudeau and instructor Lucy Fitzgerald; Tim Jacobs and instructor Emily Scherer; Tishaura Jones and instructor Michael Fitzgerald; and Benjamin Akande and instructor Stephanie Medeiros. Kent Christian served as the event chair for the evening. In the end, Mark Trudeau and Lucy Fitzgerald were crowned dance champions!

More photos on page 72

Kent and Suzie Christian

Robby and Norma McGehee

David Pendleton, Bola, Reini and Benjamin Akande

Mike Keller, Diane and Ray Barrett

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The time is NOW

Ranken Jordan

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ANKEN JORDAN PEDIATRIC BRIDGE HOSPITAL hosted its 2015 gala in the elegant ballroom of The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The Journeys gala supports the many programs that Ranken Jordan provides by utilizing a care-beyond-the-bedside model, which includes medicine, intense therapy and play. The evening’s entertainment featured music, dancing and dueling pianos.

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Applications are being considered for the

2015 Ladue News Charity Awards

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Mike and Claudia Bush, Lauri Tanner

From now through March 13

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Mike and Leslie Worley, Elizabeth and Kevin Glazer

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Jean Bardwell, Kristin Tanzyus, Jane Higgins

Matt White, Elaine Hickerson

Brett Moorehouse, Heather Raznick, Nick Holekamp

Jeana Reisinger, Jane Wiese

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Marygrove

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A RYG ROV E ’S A N N UA L BLOOM event was held recently at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. The evening featured dinner, silent and live auctions, a presentation recognizing Rex Sinquefield a s M a r y g r o v e ’s 2 0 1 5 Ambassador, and entertainment by GrooveThang.

More than 400 guests donned ‘creative cocktail’ attire for this ninth annual gathering. Arlene and Stanley Browne, and Benton and Rod Jones co-chaired the event, which raised more than $520,000. All proceeds support Marygrove’s work in helping children who struggle with the burden of abuse move toward a brighter future.

More photos on page 73

Benton Jones, Arlene Browne

Jennifer Jermak, Avani Nayak, Carly Alsbach, Amy Hannah, Kathryn Feldt

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CELEBRATE WOMEN CLERGY

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EWISH FEDERATION WOMEN’S Philanthropy hosted a landmark program featuring a panel of seven professional Jewish women clergy, including Susan Talve, Amy Feder, Andrea Goldstein, Elizabeth Hersh, Sharon Nathanson, Rori Neiss and Brigitte Rosenberg. The event began with a panel discussion, as well as a reflection among those gathered. The members of the panel span the whole gamut of Jewish congregations in St. Louis, from Reform, to Conservative, to Orthodox.

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H E J OS H UA C H A M B E R L A I N Society held its fifth annual Price of Freedom gala this year at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel.

The evening began with a silent auction, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a color guard and the National Anthem before dinner was served. Several JCS Heroes were honored at the gala, which benefits severely wounded military service members and the families of those killed in action.

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HE CHURCHILL FELLOWS DINNER recently took place at the Saint Louis Club. Among the special guests in attendance were British Ambassador to the U.S. Sir Peter Westmacott, Sir Winston Churchill’s great-grandson Duncan Sandys, and St. Louisan Baxter Watson, who is one of only a few living witnesses to Churchill’s ‘Iron Curtain’ speech in Fulton, Missouri. Guests gathered together for cocktails followed by dinner and a special guest presentation from the ambassador.

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Ceremonies will take place next month to enshrine three new inductees to the ST. LOUIS WALK OF FAME: Civil Rights advocate and legal trailblazer FRANKIE FREEMAN will attend her April 16 induction in the Delmar Loop. On April 28, the late writer and cartoonist LEE FALK will get his own star, with his widow and daughter in attendance. On April 29, renowned soprano CHRISTINE BREWER will be inducted; she is expected to attend. All ceremonies take approximately 15 minutes and begin at 11:30 a.m., with entertainment from a ragtime band available prior to the program.

Two St. Louisans are making waves nationally after receiving the prestigious Trumpet Award, which recognizes African-American accomplishments in diverse fields such as law, medicine, business, the arts and politics.

Cardinals Hall-of-Famer LOU BROCK and Carnival Corporation president ARNOLD DONALD were among the honorees at the recent 2015 awards ceremony in Atlanta.

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DENISE THIMES PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD, LOU BROCK PHOTO BY MARCUS INGRAM, DR. SCHWARTZ PHOTO BY MIKE BIZELLI

RADIO ARTS FOUNDATION-SAINT LOUIS is celebrating a milestone by holding its first-ever live performance next month.

On Thursday, April 23, RAF-STL will broadcast live from the Centene Auditorium with a concert featuring acclaimed jazz vocalist DENISE THIMES. The inaugural event is the first in a series of live performances to be broadcast from the auditorium, located at 7700 Forsyth Blvd. in downtown Clayton. For ticket information, call Debbie Robb at 881-3523 or email drobb@rafstl.org. Ladue News is a proud sponsor of RAF-STL LIVE.

WORD AROUND TOWN The filmmakers behind Marshall the Miracle Dog are offering a sneak peek of the family film this weekend, as well as a challenge to ‘commit to be kind.’

The locally filmed movie about a three-legged rescue dog named Marshall and 13-year-old Finn, who has become the target of bullies at his new school, will be shown at all Wehrenberg theaters on March 7 and 8. It stars Gossip Girl’s MATTHEW SETTLE, as well as SHANNON ELIZABETH Marshall with actor Matthew and LAUREN HOLLY. To Settle (left) and Humane coincide with the screening, a Society’s Dr. Steven Schwartz Commit to Be Kind Weekend will be held across Missouri to focus on preventing bullying and the mistreatment of animals. Hundreds of schools, organizations and animal shelters will be participating in the effort. For ticket information, visit marshallthemiracledog.com.

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From the film, 50 Children

The JEWISH FILM SOCIETY is presenting the first of its three spring films this Sunday, March 8. 50 Children tells the story of a Jewish couple, who left their Philadelphia home in the spring of 1939 to embark on a bold and improbable plan to rescue 50 children from Nazi-controlled Vienna. It will be shown in the JCC’s Arts and Education Building. The second film, Beneath the Helmet: From High School to the Home Front, is a coming-of-age story of five Israeli high-school graduates who are drafted into the army. Introducing the film during its April 16th screening at the Galleria St. Louis Cinemas will be one of its producers, St. Louis native PAMELA FOX CLAYMAN, daughter of AMBASSADOR SAM and MARILYN FOX. The third film in the series, Jealous of the Birds (May 17 at JCC), is a feature-length documentary on a small community of Holocaust survivors who remained in Frankfurt, Germany, following liberation. Films are free for film society members. For general admission tickets, call 442-3179.

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Delmar Gardens residents, employees, friends and families recently showed their support to the Alzheimer’s Association of St. Louis by donating $19,000. The money was raised as part of the company’s yearlong Memory Walk efforts, which are dedicated to ending Alzheimer’s. Pictured: Kathy Gilmore, Brenda Stewart, Justin Jones, Patti Muich and Shannon Davis

Advocating for education, workforce training and economic development, officials from St. Louis Community College recently met with U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill in Washington as part of the 2015 Community College National Legislative Summit. They discussed current policy issues debated in congress. Pictured: Doris Graham, Sen. Claire McCaskill, Dennis Michaelis and Craig Larson

Westminster Christian Academy student Josh Sumner recently completed his Eagle Scout project by building three bookcases for Ready Readers, and installing them at Agape Academy. He also organized a book drive to fill the shelves, collecting approximately 100 children’s books for the students to enjoy.

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More than 65 female leaders in a variety of fields recently came together to support Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri at the organization’s Women’s Leadership Network reception.

The event included a panel discussion and gave guests a chance to get to come together and support the next generation of Girl Scouts. Pictured: Jan Hess, Toni Kutchan, Bonnie Barczykowski, Debbie Marshall and Janet Newcomb

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‌Inspired by the classic children’s book The Giving Tree, students at North Glendale Elementary School in the Kirkwood School District recently created their own NG Giving Tree. Students brainstormed ways they could fulfill the dreams of children who are in foster care, and made heart-shaped leaves for the tree, each donning a suggested donation to support that dream. Families at the school have chosen leaves and donated items that will go toward children living at Angels’ Arms. Pictured: Ava Demko, Zoria Shields and Jane Schmidt

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VARIETY THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY OF ST. LOUIS

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RAMMY-WINNING SONGSTRESS TONI Braxton will serve as the headliner at Variety’s 49th annual Dinner with the Stars gala. This R&B artist will serenade attendees at the premier fundraiser for Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis, which will be held on Saturday, April 25 at the Peabody Opera House.

“Toni Braxton just won the R&B album of the year at the Grammys,” notes Variety CEO Jan Albus.

“It’s wonderful that she wants to come; she has a child with autism, and she’s very much into support for children with autism, as we are.”

This event is just one aspect of the annual Variety Week. Night of the Rising Stars will be held on April 17 at Ballpark Village. A ticket to this Young Variety event includes not only entry, appetizers and drinks, but admission to that evening’s Cardinals game, during which a Variety Kid will throw the first pitch, Albus says.

Next is the Runway Lights Fashion Show, which will be held on April 18 at St. Louis Union Station.

Albus says the event will feature a train theme, complete with a gentlemen-only Pullman Party in a Pullman car, while a stylish boutique is open for

the ladies. The New York-style show will include a runway presentation from ESCADA and a performance by the Variety Children’s Chorus; Variety’s Ameren Power Kids—children who received power wheelchairs from Ameren—also will take the stage.

On April 21, Variety Week will continue with the FOX 2/KPLR Help a Variety Kid Call-A-Thon, followed by Imo’s for Kid’s Day on April 22. The week of events wraps up with the black-tie gala, Dinner with the Stars.

“The proceeds are for children with physical and intellectual disabilities,” explains Albus. “The services we provide are for therapy, recreation, education, equipment, and the Sunshine Coach vans for transportation.”

Marilyn Fox again will serve as chair of the Dinner with the Stars. The longtime Variety supporter has held the reins of the event for almost two decades; this will be her 19th time chairing the gala. At the event, Variety Man and Woman of the Year Danny Ludeman and Alison Ferring will be honored.

“The event itself is underwritten, which means we aren’t using any money at all to put [Dinner with the Stars] on,” Albus says. “It is three entities—World

Dinner with the Stars chair Marilyn Fox with a Variety Kid

Wide Technology, Centene Charitable Foundation, and the Steward Family Foundation—because they want all the proceeds to go to the Variety Kids.”

Tables of 10 range from $6,000 to $50,000 for Dinner with the Stars, with individual tickets available at two of the four support levels. Individual tickets to Braxton’s performance are available for $65. The organization hopes to raise $2.3 million from the event.

In addition to the Dinner with the Stars, Albus says there’s something for everyone in Variety Week. “You can buy a pizza, call-in, attend a fashion show—there are all these things people can do depending on their means, and how they would like to support Variety.”

THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE ST. LOUIS PRESENTS The 21st Annual Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards April 9, 5:30 p.m. Starlight Ballroom Chase Park Plaza Hotel Steven L. Teitelbaum, M.D. Ralph S. Quatrano, Ph.D. Cortex Innovation Community Babu Chalamala, Ph.D. Charles M. Hohenberg, Ph.D. Jennifer K. Lodge, Ph.D. Robert Magill, Ph.D. Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D. Enrico Di Cera, M.D. Yiyu Shi, Ph.D. Gautam Dantas, Ph.D. Gregory R. Heck, Ph.D. and Technical Community of Monsanto academyofsciencestl.org 314.289.1402

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NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT

Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation

BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

2014 St. Louis Teen Talent Competition

because the performing arts are very collaborative.”

The appreciation aspect is key. “It grows the audiences of tomorrow so the arts can continue to thrive.”

And then there is FPACF’s signature event, the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition. Now in its fifth year, this showcase of skill runs the gamut of performing arts, ranging from pianists to rappers, ukulele players to tap dancers. Contestants work through three rounds: the preliminaries, which were recently held; the semi-finals, which will be held later this month; and the final competition, an open-to-the-public event at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in April.

While the participants are young adults, the experience is far from juvenile. “I love it when people are coming to the show for the first time, and what they say to me is, I had no idea this would be so big and wonderful—it’s so hard to believe these are teenagers!” Ballard says. Entertainment at the main event will include not only the final contestants, but the Fox Tellerettes dance troupe and a performance by the previous year’s winner, as well as local actor and lone-adult in the event of exceptional teens, Ben Nordstrom, who will serve as emcee. “We really put on a big show, in addition to the acts that are performing.”

ON THE BOARD: MARY STRAUSS There is no talking about the Fox without mentioning the work of Mary Strauss, maven of The Fabulous Fox and local philanthropist. The FPACF is no different.

Strauss serves as the president of the FPACF board of directors. “We give grants for programs that focus on youth initiatives in the performing arts, and we give away about $150,000 a year,” she explains. “We also pride ourselves in doing what we uniquely are qualified to do…so we include master classes with Broadway actors.”

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2014 winner, Donesha Buhr

WHAT/WHEN/WHERE: FIFTH ANNUAL ST. LOUIS TEEN TALENT COMPETITION FINALS, FRIDAY, APRIL 24, THE FABULOUS FOX THEATRE Tickets are free, but must be ordered through Metrotix or at the Fox Box Office.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED: For more information, call 367-1573 or visit foxpacf.org.

Strauss calls the St. Louis Teen Talent Competition a booming success, noting that this year’s contestants are made up of 215 students from 73 schools or home-schools. “The competition, the auditions, the anticipation, the hard work and the thrill of being on the Fox stage—it’s very similar to being in a Broadway Show, and the kids get to experience the whole thing,” Strauss says. “It doesn’t cost the kids any money, it doesn’t cost the audience any money—we just want to give the kids a chance to shine on stage and strut their stuff.”

TALENT COMPETITION PHOTOS BY KEVIN LOWDER PHOTOGRAPHY, MARY STRAUSS PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER

MISSION: Connecting youths with the arts— that’s what the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation (FPACF) is all about. “The direct mission really is to help young people in St. Louis grow as performing artists or deepen their appreciation of the performing arts so they have a lifelong connection to the arts, whether it be a profession, an avocation, as an audience member, or as a donor,” says executive director Kathryn Ballard.

“The performing arts need all of that.”

HISTORY: In 1981, the Fox Associates LLC partnership purchased the Fabulous Fox Theatre. In 2002, the owners launched a nonprofit aspect of the organization and created FPACF. COMMUNITY IMPACT: Ballard explains that FPACF provides grants to related organizations and produces its own programming. There are master classes with professional actors, dancers or singers who are performing at the Fox, as well as a Kids Night on Broadway event, which allows adults to bring children to see a show for free. Activities are offered beforehand inspired by the performance, such as make-and-take smiles on a stick before a performance of Annie, in honor of the show’s tune, You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.

“The arts are important to our community, and I think it’s important that young people be exposed to and encouraged to participate in the arts at a young age,” Ballard says. “It has been proven that exposure to the arts at a young age [not only] helps young people develop as more well-rounded human beings, but it also teaches discipline and team work

March Charity Calendar Friday 6 Third annual TRIVIA NIGHT at the Moolah Temple to benefit Shriners Hospital for Children, mhcc.com.

The Angel Band Project photo by Heidi Peters, Beau Willimon Photo by Mark Mann, HEARTWORKS ST. LOUIS photo BY DAVID ANDERSON

Saturday 7

Beau Willimon

AN EVENING WITH BEAU WILLIMON, creator of House of Cards, at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters to benefit the SLCL Foundation’s ForWord Fund, slcl.org.

DREA’S DREAM GALA at Washington University’s Edison Theatre to benefit Drea’s Dream, dreasdream.org.

The Angel Band Project

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SALUT D’AMOUR: A CELEBRATION WITH DAVID AND MIRAN HALEN at The Sheldon to benefit the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, chambermusicstl.org. (See sidebar)

Wednesday 11 Dr. Alan and Rebecca Braverman, two of the honorees from the 2014 Heartworks St. Louis gala

HEARTWORKS ST. LOUIS gala at the Four Season Hotel St. Louis to benefit The Marfan Foundation, marfan.org.

Eighth annual MAYOR’S SHAMROCK BALL at Garden Villas North to benefit Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop, mayorsshamrockball.com.

NIGHT FOR HOPE AND HEALING at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis to benefit Lydia’s House, lydiashouse.org.

SWEET SOIREE at Ursuline Academy to benefit Ursuline Academy, ursulinestl.org.

Sunday 8 ANGEL GALA at Kemoll’s Top of the Met to benefit Our Lady’s Inn, ourladysinn.org.

DADA KICK-OFF EVENT at Neiman Marcus to benefit the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, 535-4660.

Friday 13 SWINGING TO THE BEAT FOR HEARING & SPEECH at the Hollywood Casino St. Louis to benefit the Center for Hearing & Speech, hearing-speechstlouis.org.

Saturday 14 THE WYMAN GALA at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, wymancenter.org.

UNITY: ART+FASHION+BENEFIT at The Chapel Gallery to benefit The Angel Band Project, angelbandproject.org.

The Urban League’s Michael McMillan at last year’s Women in Leadership ceremony

97th annual DINNER MEETING at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel to benefit the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, ulstl.com.

Wednesday 18 Eighth annual TABLE FOR FOUR at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, bgcstl.org.

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FRIDAY 27 COCKTAILS & CLOWNS at The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s to benefit the Young Friends of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, stlouischildrens.org.

SATURDAY 28 FOSTER THE FUTURE GALA at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis to benefit Voices for Children, voices-stl.org.

Annual LIFE IS YOUR JOURNEY, LIVE IT OUT LOUD gala and auction at the Edward Jones headquarters to benefit St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness, sloca.org.

Michel Martin

FIRST AMENDMENT CELEBRATION featuring NPR’s Michel Martin at the Edward Jones headquarters to benefit the Gateway Journalism Review, sherida@siu.edu.

FRIDAY 20 BACHANALIA! at Windows on Washington to benefit the Bach Society of Saint Louis, bachsociety.org.

SATURDAY 21

MONDAY 23 Third annual ST. LOUIS THEATER CIRCLE AWARDS at the Center of Creative Arts, facebook.com/thelouies.

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Saint Louis Crisis Nursery Joy Krieger with Sue and Gregg Berdy at last year’s Orchid AAFAir.

25th annual ORCHID AAFAIR at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel to benefit the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter, aafastl.org/orchid.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT:

RAZZLE DAZZLE BALL at Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet to benefit Saint Louis Crisis Nursery, crisisnurserykids.org.

RHYTHM & HUES at Shock City Studios to benefit the Ladue Education Foundation, laduefoundation.org.

COMING IN APRIL… FRIDAY 17 – SATURDAY 25 VARIETY WEEK to benefit Variety the Children’s Charity, varietystl.org.

COMING IN MAY… Frank Dellaquila and Cindy Erickson at the 2014 Heroes Breakfast for the American Red Cross

Fourth annual HEROES BREAKFAST at The Chase Park Plaza to benefit the American Red Cross, kelsey.vaughan@redcross.org.

SATURDAY 16 DADA BALL & BASH at the Koken Art Factory to benefit the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, camstl.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 SALUT D’AMOUR: A CELEBRATION WITH DAVID AND MIRAN HALEN at The Sheldon to benefit the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. with Champagne for the VIPs. The performance begins at 7 p.m., and a private VIP dinner will be held immediately after.

Concert-only tickets are now available.

Ladue News is a proud media sponsor. chambermusicstl.org.

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MICHEL MARTIN PHOTO BY STEVE VOSS/NPR, RED CROSS PHOTO COURTESY OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, ORCHID AAFAIR PHOTO BY ELIZABETH MERKEL, SAINT LOUIS CRISIS NURSERY AND SALUT D’AMOUR PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER

THE PURPLE BALL at the Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel to benefit the Lupus Foundation of America, Heartland Chapter, lupus.org.

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Board News ‌Forest Park Forever has elected CYNTHIA BRINKLEY, ROBERT CIESLA and RICHARD LIEKWEG to its board of directors; and has bestowed the Kathryn Nelson Keeper of the Park Award to GARY BESS.

Bethesda Health Group has named GEORGE CLEMENTS JR. as board chairman, FRED PERABO as vice-chairman, GARY MAYES as secretary, and DAVID CULVER as treasurer.

MARY KULLMAN, senior VP, chief administrative officer and corporate secretary of The Laclede Group, and MATTHEW KUHLENBECK, program director, responsive portfolio of Missouri Foundation for Health, were recently welcomed to the Gateway Center for Giving board of directors.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has elected BARBARA SCHAAL, dean of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, as president. The AAAS is the world’s largest general scientific society.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri has announced DARRYL JONES as board chair. Jones joined the board in 2010.

HELEN LEE and SUZANNE SIERRA have joined the Laumeier Sculpture Park board of directors. Lee serves as a founding principal at Tao + Lee Associates, Inc., and Sierra is the owner of Sierra Public Relations, LLC. The St. Louis Initiative to Reduce Violence has welcomed the Rev. RODRICK BURTON, Captain RON JOHNSON and KHATIB WAHEED to its board.

Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis has announced several new board members: RASCHELLE BURTON, director of communications for Wealth, Brokerage and Retirement at Wells Fargo; AMELIA LEWIS, partner at Thompson Coburn LLP; SARA SISE, partner at Bryan Cave LLP; and KAY THENHAUS, director, community partnership project at University of Missouri St. Louis.

CHRISTOPHER TABOURNE, assistant VP of diversity and inclusion at Enterprise Holdings, Inc., has been named chairperson of the 2015 MERS/Goodwill board of directors. He has served on the board since 2007.

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Join the Academy of Science St. Louis for the 21st Annual Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards Dinner on April 9 at The Chase Park Plaza. This is your chance to meet world-renowned scientists right here in the St. Louis region who are building a brighter future for all. Pictured: Audrey Odom and Benjamin Hulsey

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will hold its fifth annual Hunt for a Cure on Saturday, April 4, at Queeny Park. The Hunt will include four age-appropriate bunny trails, and 60,000 eggs filled with small toys and wrapped treats, plus a petting zoo, face-painting, fairytale characters, refreshments and games/giveaways. Tickets are $10 per family. Register your family or make a donation online today!

Bringing alumni, parents and community members together on March 28 for an evening of art, musical entertainment, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, the Rhythm & Hues LEF Spring Art Event will be held at Shock City Studios, a hip, newly renovated recording studio in Benton Park. Proceeds will benefit students and staff of the Ladue School District. Tickets are available on the website.

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A Game-Changer?

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BY CONNIE MITCHELL

OME PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM chronic sinus infections that don’t resolve with the use of medication or nasal sprays used to face in-patient surgery to open their sinus passages, which involved accessing the sinuses through incisions in the face or mouth. Over time, the procedure was refined using endoscopic technology in which a thin, flexible tube is passed through the nose into the sinus cavities. However, the procedure still required general anesthesia and a short hospitalization.

As sinus surgery has progressed even further, some patients now undergo outpatient procedures using thin catheters tipped with balloons that inflate to enlarge narrowed passages and allow better drainage. Known as ‘balloon sinuplasty’ or ‘balloon sinus dilation,’ patients are in and out of the doctor’s office in about an hour, and no longer need general anesthesia to tolerate the procedure.

“The difference (from traditional sinus surgery) is that it is a more minimally invasive approach,” says Dr. Frederic Pugliano, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) with Sound Health Services, P.C. Endoscopic sinus surgery has been around for about 20 years and was considered minimally invasive despite the need for anesthesia, he says.

“We introduced balloon procedures about seven years ago, and initially those were performed in the operating room, as well. Most of us didn’t feel that was really a significant change over what we were already doing,” he says, noting that it added cost without significantly improved outcomes.

“But when we discovered that we were able to do (balloon sinuplasty) with the patients awake in the office, that was a game-changer.”

Patients are given oral sedation, and a topical anesthetic is used to numb the nasal and sinus passages. A few hours of rest are needed to allow the sedatives to wear off, but normal activities

typically are resumed the next day.

While this is an advance, it is not appropriate for all patients, warns Dr. John Schneider, an otolaryngologist with Washington University Physicians.

“Typically, patients who have mild sinus inflammation that is caused by swelling around the ostia (the natural drainage hole of the sinus cavity) may benefit from having the ostia dilated,” he says.

“Patients with moderate to severe inflammation of the sinuses are typically not candidates for balloon sinuplasty. In those patients, the inflammation in the sinuses is greater, and requires opening the Continued on page 74

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DIELMANN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Strength in Numbers

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IELMANN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL Realty is coming off its best year ever, and as it celebrates its 10th anniversary as a Sotheby’s affiliate, 2015 promises to be even better, according to owner Andy Dielmann.

Since 2005, the St. Louis affiliate of Sotheby’s has experienced phenomenal growth, Dielmann says. From 2012 to 2014, it reported a 102-percent sales volume increase, with units sold up 136 percent. And last year, it saw another 36-percent uptick in sales volume, with units sold up 40 percent.

The Sotheby’s name makes all the difference, Dielmann notes. “With the branding of Sotheby’s, there is a high level of service that one expects and one gets.” And as the business specializes in residential real estate throughout the city’s central corridor, from the downtown loft district all the way to homes in Wildwood, its reach is widened exponentially through its affiliation with Sotheby’s. “The strength of Sotheby’s website is unbelievable for the high-end luxury market. Our marketing partners are able to promote listings on

more websites, and we have marketing and technological tools that no one else offers,” Dielmann explains.

Those tools will be further enhanced as cutting-edge local and national websites roll out this spring. Joe Farmer, director of branding and communications, says the new sites will allow potential homebuyers to feel more immersed in the properties they are searching through a greater emphasis on video than photography. “The main site will have a new blog featuring videos of many of the properties to better accentuate how the home flows,” he explains. The local site also will gradually add sections featuring the unique story of each of the city’s neighborhoods. And the Sotheby’s parent site primarily will move to video rather than photography. “That way, you really feel like you are [in the home],” Farmer says.

In addition to new technology, the local office continues to hire agents. “We have added experienced agents, as well as recruited some younger agents who are really setting the world on fire,” Dielmann says, adding the office now has about

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ON THE COVER: This classic Colonial home at 49 Fair Oaks Drive in Ladue is on the market for $1.15 million through Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information, call 725-0009 or visit dielmannsothebysrealty.com.

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By all indications, 2015 will be another strong year for local real estate, Dielmann says. “Interest rates remain low, and the economy is doing well.”

With a high number of buyers and a low inventory of houses, he urges homebuyers to act quickly.

“Good properties will go fast. Get pre-approved, and be sure to work with a knowledgeable agent who can really help find your dream home.”

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F YOU DECIDED TO SELL YOUR HOME THIS SPRING, WHAT would it take to get it ready for the market? One brave Frontenac homeowner put her home to the test, and LN toured it with three local real-estate agents, who told us their biggest dos and don’ts to prepare for potential buyers.

The current owners bought this 3,000-plus-square-foot home five years ago, and immediately set about repainting every inch.

They also just finished a remodel of the kitchen, and turned an extra bedroom into a large main-floor laundry room/mud room/ mom’s office. Next on their list is new wood flooring for some of the common areas.

Here’s what the agents had to suggest, should they decide to put it up for sale:

DIANE GORRIS Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate • I‌ f you don’t have crown molding, consider it. It adds value, and makes the home look neat and clean. I also love the wainscoting in the dining room.

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• 2br/2.5ba split br plan • Chef’s kitchen with all • New paint, window coverings, light fixtures • Large master with two the trimmings custom walk-in closets • Fireplace, home office, and washer/dryer 4 TVs, surround sound • Custom cabinets thruout and luxe spa bath

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market-ready real estate A Ladue News Special Section Continued from page 31 • ‌Before a showing, clean all of the windows, and make sure all of your blinds are open, with the lights on.

• ‌T he owners really maximized their space in the laundry room. I always suggest that when you move into a new home, live with it for a year before you decide how to remodel. You never know how you’ll want to use a space until you’ve lived in it.

• ‌The master bedroom is almost too spacious— I would bring a stager in to add some substantial furniture and maybe a plant to fill out the space.

Also, remove any traces of pets, such as dog beds.

• ‌In the master bath, make sure any glass is perfectly clean. My trick is to clean it thoroughly, then apply Rain-X, like you would for a car windshield. For tile in tubs, you can apply car wax to keep scum from building up (but be careful about where it’s used, because it can make the surface slippery).

• ‌For the basement, remember that buyers don’t just look with their eyes; they smell the home, too. If there’s a musky smell, it might not mean there are any problems, but you still want to correct it with air freshener.

If the furniture doesn’t maximize the space, consider hiring a staging company.

412 3rd Street, Labadie, Mo 63055 What a gem! This all brick, 5 bedroom/4 bath home sits on 13 acres including a 5 acre lake.

The architecture & interior design is quintessential mid-century modern in this Palmquist/Pollman multilevel ranch built in 1964. The natural stone work, period stained glass and unique layout will fascinate devotees of the era. Each room is complimented by breathtaking views of the grounds from every window.

Offered at $599,900. Please view details and photos on line. MLS# 15010499

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~ Magnificent 2-story home with 4 bedrooms, 5 baths on a gorgeous, private 2 acre lot. Breathtaking views of the professional landscaped backyard with pool and pool house.

Also suitable for horses. Updated kitchen, walkout lower level, main floor laundry, 3-car garage and much more. A must see!

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Your Personal Concierge Brokerage Firm When you hire an Elizabeth Real Estate Sales Associate, you are hiring a seasoned professional that will become your trusted advisor.

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SUZIE WELLS Gladys Manion Real Estate • ‌First impressions are lasting. Before going on the market, replace any exterior mats with fresh ones.

• ‌In the family room, add fresh wood next to the fireplace; and make a fire, if that’s an option.

Little details show how well the home is cared for.

• ‌De-clutter the family photos—you don’t have to entirely remove them, but if there are a lot in one space, remove some.

• ‌For the kids’ bedrooms, take posters off the closet doors and de-clutter any shelves. More Continued on page 34

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market-ready real estate A Ladue News Special Section Continued from page 33 neutral decor is attractive to buyers. In the bathroom, remove hanging towels, as well as any soap and shampoo bottles.

• ‌The study has dark wood walls and shelving.

Make sure all the lights are turned on and blinds are open, and consider swapping out the fan for a chandelier.

• ‌The pool is a nice bonus—make sure to put it on the market when the pool is open, even if you have to open it early. It makes a big difference when you can really show it off.

• ‌B roken window seals always come up on inspections. If you see any windows start to look cloudy or moldy, fix problems as they occur. Clean the window wells—you would be surprised how many people see the dirt from outside and think it’s mold.

JIM HUMAN Jim Human /Kevin Hurley team at Janet McAfee Real Estate • ‌This home has Regency architecture, which is rare in the St. Louis area. If your home has something unique like that, be sure to play it up in the home listing to attract interest.

• ‌If the curb appeal is a buyer’s first impression, the basement is the last impression they’re left with—and they remember it. Make sure all the

lights are on and everything is orderly. This home has a great area for kids in the basement; don’t feel like you have to remove all the toys from a space like this. People can see it’s a true home with children who enjoy it.

• ‌It’s great that the kitchen is bright and open, and there are no draperies in the house. Let in all the light you can, especially when there’s a very private yard like this.

• ‌In the study, there’s an exposed outlet in the floor where a built-in desk used to be. Make sure

no bars, no springs, and no sagging.

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A great kids’ area in the basement doesn’t need to be sterilized—as long as it’s tidy, it shows that the home is enjoyed by its owners.

that it’s fixed and the floor is even.

• ‌T he master bathroom has a sunken tub surrounded by a lot of wasted space. If you decide to remodel, try to make better use of the space.

• ‌There are two schools of thought on family photos—some say to remove them all, but I’m of the opinion that they can stay. If you take away everything personal, the home becomes sterile.

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Traditional charm with Transitional Elegance and Style! Brick & stone custom built, 1 1/5 story on fenced and gated 1 acre private lot in heart of Town & Country. Designed for Happy Luxury Living this 7400 s.f. total living home features a Pebblesheen Pool & Spa, 4 car customized tiled garage, permanent builtin Christmas Lighting, Electronic entrance gate, brick & iron perimeter fence, alarm, lawn irrigation, whole house sound system, 5 fireplaces, circle drive w. extra parking.

Walkout LL includes: bar, dance floor, rec. room, exercise room, theatre media room, 4 person sauna, 2 extra bedrms,1.5 baths. IMPECABLE CONDITION! $2,200,000

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‌ hether you’re putting your house on W the market or planning to enjoy it for years to come, proper curb appeal is key—and these local design experts have a few tips to help you enhance it.

YOU WANT TO MAKE your doorway as welcoming as possible—whether by using potted topiaries or flowering plants, adding a custom awning over the door to make a statement, or painting the door a fresh color for spring—all of these things will entice people to want to enter the home. – Alan Brainerd, Alan Brainerd Incorporated It depends on what the client is looking for— whether they just want to revamp what they have, add additional car parking, redesign the sidewa l k … B u t so m e t i m e s, more hardscape-oriented makes the most impact.

– Bob Wilhelm, Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction Continued on page 36

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2 cherri lane, olivette

New home under construction in Ladue Schools with 4 BD, 3.5 baths on level wooded half acre lot on private cul-desac street...$949,900

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coMing soon 9227 ladUe hills drive, olivette (ladUe schools)

Available April 1. Renovated 5 BD, 1.5 story gem with first and second floor master suites! Shows like a display home!...$835,000

9441 old BonhoMMe road, olivette (ladUe schools)

Available April1. Original farm house with two additions on gorgeous acre lot with 5,000 SF and wonderful living spaces!...$799,900

27 MorWood lane, creve coeUr (ladUe schools)

Renovated 1.5-story, 4+BD, 4 bath, approx. 3800 SF on 3 levels with Home Protection Plan and pool...$575,000 neW hoMe Under constrUction

coMing soon 1096 Mcknight orchard lane, richMond heights (ladUe schools) Updated 3 BD ranch with approximately 3075 SF of finished living space on two levels in Ladue Schools. Home Protection Plan...$549,500

9527 old BonhoMMe, olivette 4 BD, 3.5 baths, ranch, 1 acre lot, 2,984 SF with Home Protection Plan in Ladue Schools!...$535,000 professional rehaB!

7 Bon aire drive, olivette (ladUe schools) 1715 WellMan coUrt, creve coeUr Spacious 4 BD, 2 bath ranch with 2,192 SF on level .46-acre lot in Ladue Schools.

Renovate or custom build....$325,000 condo

526 sarah lane #37, creve coeUr

Saratoga 3 BD, 2 Bath condo with 1,626 SF. 3rd floor unit in elevator building...$175,000

7529 shaftsBUry, University city

Opportunity to custom build-- two story, four bedroom, 2.5 baths on level wooded lot! Close to Clayton, highways, and airport!...$329,500 BUilding lot

820 deaver lane, creve coeUr

Just completed renovation—3BD, 2 baths in Tear down lot in Ladue Schools! 64’ x 180’ Parkway Estates on level cul-de-sac with fenced building lot. Great opportunity to custom yard plus Home Protection Plan....$274,900 build....$193,500 Under contract

564 sarah lane #301, creve coeUr

Two plus bedroom, two bath condo at Golfview on the Green. 4th Floor of elevator building!....$115,000

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9112 Madge avenue, Brentwood: UNDER CONTRACT Teardown, new home to be built, two story, 4 BD, 3.5 baths............ $499,000 9110 Madge avenue, Brentwood: UNDER Teardown, CustomCONTRACT home under construction, two story, 4 BD, 3.5 baths...................... $499,000 621 cornell avenue, Webster groves: new home site great for builder or owner/user to custom build ....$59,000

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of my favorite ways to update house numbers with a contemporary look is to spell one number in the address, such as ‘3 8 zero 5’. Add some interest to your yard with a pair of brightly colored Adirondack chairs. They are great for relaxing in the sun, and are available in any color to complement or contrast your house or garden. – Lauren Sweet-Schuler, Castle Design

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Mulch and add pansies and cool-season annuals this time of year: Put regular annuals in later on.

Get stuff pruned back and cleaned up. Add some pots and container plants on either side of the door to add some color and texture. – Jaime Gannon, Chesterfield Valley Nursery Replacing house numbers can be an impactful way to add appeal to the front of your house. One

One of my pet peeves is when shades, drapes, blinds or shutters are haphazardly hanging at funky angles or different lengths, or aren’t closed right—or, if one of them is lined and the other isn’t, or if the drapes are tattered…It may look fine from inside, but if the lining is dry-rotted and falling apart, that’s what you see from the street. – Teddy Karl, The Great Cover-Up Neatness counts. Trim the shrubs, keep the lawn mowed, edge the lawn around the sidewalk and the driveway, and add a clean layer of mulch. It really makes the beds look neater and a little more cohesive, even if you don’t have a lot of gorgeous annuals. And if you have a location on your house where you can put a window box, do—it will be seen more easily as you’re driving down the street. – Steffie Littlefield, Garden Heights Nursery Call the tree trimmer and trim any kind of tree or bush in the front of the house that needs it.

Then, a new layer of mulch is a defining line of new

maintenance. Wipe down the whole front door area to get the winter cobwebs. Make sure the gutters are cleaned out, power-wash the home, blow any the storm debris off of the lawn and driveway.

You never get that second chance to make a first impression. – Tim Rohan, T. Rohan Interiors

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This amazing waterfront 2 story features 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and 3,750 sq. ft. of living space. The nicely appointed kitchen opens to a large breakfast room and cozy hearth room with wood burning fireplace and breathtaking views of the lake. The lower level offers a family room with 2nd wood burning fireplace, a fourth bedroom, full bath and walks out to the patio. The backyard view is amazing from the multi-tier deck over looking the lake and your private covered boat slip.

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HE INTRICATE DETAILS IN THIS gorgeous Claverach Park home make it unforgettable. Start the morning with a cup of coffee in the updated kitchen, which boasts stainless appliances, granite countertops and a large breakfast room. The family bookworm never will want to leave the slate-floored, four-season room filled with custom floor-to-ceiling built-in bookcases.

Newer, large windows throughout the home provide a plethora of natural sunlight. Guests who enter through the grand stone arched entry and front door that’s surrounded by leaded glass will be blown away by the home’s hardwood floors, crown molding, art glass and French doors. The living room includes a fireplace with newer gas logs, and opens to the family room. For sunny days, the porch off the master bedroom, which also features a magnificent walk-in closet, makes a great sitting area.

This 4-bedroom, 2 full- and 1 half-bathroom home in Clayton is listed for $1.075 million.

Joan and Don Dewey, 378-6215, cbgundaker.com Coldwell Banker Gundaker, one of St. Louis’ leading residential real estate brokerage companies, offers 19 offices with more than 1,300 sales associates serving metropolitan St. Louis and east-central Missouri. CBG was 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). The associates of the Ladue/Clayton office rank among the area’s most experienced retail professionals with special expertise in the Ladue market and central corridor.

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OPEN 3/8 1-3 PM Price: $1,295,000 I Bedrooms: 5 I Baths: 6 Full & 2 Half I Square Feet: 5,765

Fabulous New Price: $899,000 I Bedrooms: 5 I Baths: 3 Full & 3 Half I Square Feet: 5,339

15862 Richborough Road in Chesterfield

803 South Warson Road in Ladue

Spectacular finishes throughout this custom home! Home features porcelain tile flooring with granite inset border on the main level, top-of-the-line kitchen finishes, i.e.; 48� Sub-Zero stainless fridge, and 36� Thermador stainless cooktop with griddle. Beautifully finished lower level complete with theatre room, kitchenette, sauna/ exercise room, craft room, full bath & family room! An addition off the three-car attached garage includes office/Au Pair suite, second two-car garage [connects via a breeze way], pool changing room and full bath.

Waterfall and pond feature, gunite pool and 8 person Hot Springs hot tub. Cigar room has own ventilation system.

With over 5,300 square feet of exceptional living area, this home offers gorgeous architectural details and gracious rooms with many floor-to-ceiling windows. The first floor has a lovely formal living room and dining room, a cozy paneled den and an updated kitchen which opens to a wonderful family room with built-ins. There is also a fabulous sunroom with bar area and oversized French doors opening to the beautiful side yard that is perfect for a pool. Upstairs you will find 5 nice sized bedrooms with 3 full baths plus a large office. The backyard features a lovely private patio perfect for relaxing! The two car garage has a huge room above it for all your storage needs.

Susan Hurley Listing Agent 314.308.6636

Linda Benoist Listing Agent 314.504.5495

Price: $5,750,000 I Bedrooms: 4 I Baths: 6 Full & 4 Half I Square Feet: 14,000+

Lisa Coulter Listing Agent 314.941.2883

Price: $2,150,000 I Bedrooms: 5 I Baths: 6.5 I Square Feet: 9,213

9746 Litzsinger Road in Ladue

10490 Ladue Road in Creve Coeur

This majestic French Country property on 3+ acres is tucked out of sight, yet offers a breathtaking panoramic view from the back over its grounds, pool, amazing designer pool house, and the Old Warson golf course. The interior features main floor master and wonderfully open floor plan with every amenity including smart technology, elevator, 6 fireplaces, dumb waiter, and incredible 7,000 bottle wine cellar with tasting room in the fully finished lower level. Second floor overlooks foyer and has 3 bedroom suites, a large bonus room, deck, and laundry. Open kitchen, family room, breakfast area that exits to terrace . Two 2-car garages with portico.

This majestic Maritz & Young home sits on 1.85 manicured acres. Originally built in 1927, this home has a rich storied history. The home has been updated and maintained by the present owners with extreme attention to detail all with the intent of returning this home to its original English Cotswold heritage. The master suite has been totally renovated. The formal living and dining rooms are gracious with classic appointments throughout.

Eat-in kitchen with breakfast room is open and flows to the large family room. There is also a sunroom with built-in bookcases as well as a cozy den. A 2-story, 3 bedroom carriage house.

Susan Holden Listing Agent 314.503.3345

Kathleen Lovett Listing Agent 314.610.7408

Laura Donovan Listing Agent 314.229.8978

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6357 ELLENWOOD AVENUE, Clayton. 2.5-story home located in sought-after neighborhood. Extraordinary remodeled kitchen with fabulous hearth room addition.

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9746 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

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9746 KENT ROAD, Ladue.

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environment. Secure parking and swimming pool.

508 HERON COURT, St. Albans.

$2,995,000

38 GLEN EAGLES, Ladue.

$2,350,000

10490 LADUE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$2,150,000

$574,900

841 PHEASANT WOODS DRIVE, Manchester. Custom 2900 sq. ft. two-story offers so many features! Spacious interior, lower level bonus room, and deck.

$364,900

476 LYNWOOD FOREST DRIVE, Manchester. Open and light, this 1.5-story offers a main floor master suite and finished walk-out lower level.

$329,900

13675 EVERGREEN GLEN DRIVE, St. Louis. Owner built home with many upgrades and special features added to the original plan. Finished lower level. Oversized 3-car garage. $309,900 1611 LOCUST, #305, St. Louis. Great opportunity to buy into the Printers Lofts. Spacious unit has a great open floor plan with large kitchen, lots of cabinets and rooftop deck.

$269,000

5244 WATERMAN, UNIT B, St. Louis. A unique opportunity to live in a historic mansion that was completely renovated

12 UPPER LADUE ROAD, Ladue.

$2,150,000

10 OVERBROOK DRIVE, Ladue.

$1,749,000

5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$1,695,000

22 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE.

$1,399,000

2256 NORTH BALLAS ROAD, Town & Country. $1,350,000 17 PICARDY LANE, Ladue.

$1,325,000

2019 SOUTH MASON, Town & Country.

$1,300,000

15 FIELDING ROAD, Ladue.

$1,300,000

6 TOWN AND COUNTRY DRIVE, Ladue.

$1,200,000

729 HIGHWAY H, Troy.

$1,195,000

2829 STONINGTON PLACE, Frontenac.

$1,160,000

15 CLERMONT LANE, Ladue.

$1,069,000

10 COUNTRY LIFE ACRES, Village of Country Life Acres.

$949,000

17709 SUGARBERRY COURT, Chesterfield.

$925,000

803 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

$899,000

108 CLUB CREEK CT., Saint Albans.

$890,000

201 KENDALL BLUFF COURT, Chesterfield.

$849,900

405 CONWAY GARDENS, Creve Coeur.

$849,000

5100 EXETER, Shrewsbury. Inviting home sits on a nicely

422 HEATHERMOOR COURT, St. Albans.

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landscaped double lot. Convenient to highways and Webster

4361 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE.

$799,000

719 FORBY ROAD, Wildwood.

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Groves shopping and dining. $179,900.

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3 WHITFIELD LANE, Ladue. $749,000 43 RIO VISTA, Ladue. $749,000 2 GRAMERCY PLACE, Glendale. $724,000 5291 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE. $689,000 224 TIMBER TRACE, St. Albans. $647,000 231 ST. ANDREWS, St. Albans. $639,000 1623 ASHFORD OAKS COURT, Wildwood. $589,900 1425 WHEATFIELD LANE, Saint Albans. $575,000 12674 CONWAY ROAD, Creve Coeur. $550,000 4616 MCPHERSON, CWE. $525,000 208 TIMBER TRACE, St. Albans. $465,000 1215 MISSISSIPPI AVENUE, Lafayette Square. $450,000 230 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans. $449,000 7401 TEASDALE AVENUE, University City. $430,000 300 REMINGTON WAY DRIVE, Ballwin. $419,900 18879 BUCK RIDGE DRIVE, Warrenton. $399,900 1020 STONE SPRING COURT, The Legends. $344,900 10 MABEL LANE, Saint Albans. $314,900 2513 TRENTON STATION, St. Charles. $309,500 17173 WINDSOR CREST BOULEVARD, Wildwood. $282,000 2563 HERITAGE LANDING, St. Charles. $249,000 1745 BRIARMANOR, Lake St. Louis. $232,750 7021 TRAINOR COURT, St. Louis. $135,000 4129 OREGON STREET, St. Louis. $49,000 3206 NORTH DAKOTA STREET, St. Louis. $43,000

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18879 BUCK RIDGE DR., Warrenton. $399,900. 1-3 PM

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410 N. NEWSTEAD AVE., UNIT 4W, CWE.

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1163 MILL CROSSING, UNIT 304, Creve Coeur.

7515 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, #3S, Clayton.

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541 ROSEDALE, #102, St. Louis.

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LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS 1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

302 WARDENBURG FARMS, Wildwood.

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A 2014 Top Agent with twenty-five+ years of professional representation experience brings actual first-hand knowledge of all types of real estate endeavors including single-family homes, condo/villa living and luxury estates . Lucy, a native St. Louisan is a positive personality who brings abundant energy and enthusiasm to every client transaction. Her legendary attention-todetail and constant client communication are instrumental in guiding buyers and sellers through the complexities of contract negotiation, inspections and closing.

A consistent Top 10 Agent and winner of the FIVE STAR Customer Satisfaction Award, Susan has been a full time Broker/ Associate with Janet McAfee for 25 years, providing her expertise to both buyers and sellers in the central corridor of St. Louis.

She loves her work because her true passion is helping people, and in real estate this involves one of their most significant lifetime investments. Her availability and standard of superior service with integrity goes far beyond the sale, providing advice and resources to her clients.

Lucy Goltermann 314.277.4660

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Experience Matters Lisa Coulter and Linda Benoist Linda Benoist and Lisa Coulter have been agents at Janet McAfee Real Estate since 1989 in which time they have been consistently named among the Top Producers in the office.

They have participated in more than 400 transactions of home listings and sales with volume exceeding $225 million. When working with this team, it immediately becomes apparent that service is their highest priority. Linda and Lisa are well prepared to efficiently handle every aspect of their client’s home purchase or sale. The team approach assures you that one of the two is always available to be of assistance. Each one is committed to creating a genuine comfort level with every person with whom they work. As native St Louisans, they have established a strong local referral base. Linda and Lisa also have vast experience in relocation for both buyers and sellers and have worked closely with numerous corporations, hospitals and universities.

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This 6-bedroom, 3 full- and 1 half-bathroom home in the Central West End is listed for $839,000.

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For more than 35 years, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate (formerly Prudential Alliance, Realtors) has served the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The company operates seven branch locations with more than 400 agents in four major counties, making it one of the largest residential real estate brokerages in the area. Berkshire Hathaway offers one-stop shopping services, including corporate relocation, new homes marketing, commercial sales, and mortgage, title and warranty products.

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NICKI HERRINGTON  30 years experience  #3 in sales volume for 2014  I would be honored to help you I have a passion for what I do. I listen carefully to the needs of my clients. I educate them throughout the process. I grade myself on one thing...their satisfaction. nicki.herrington@sir.com 314.277.7902 66 Arundel Place • $1,095,000 Prepare to fall in love. Built in 1916, this Clayton home has 2015 livability. From the time you enter you will see the many classic architectural details. The formal living room adjoins the walnut paneled family room which opens to the brick terrace. Windows let the sun shine in the large updated kitchen with eating area. The large master suite features an alcove for reading or a desk and a contemporary bath with double sinks and shower in marble.Two additional bedrooms and another new bathroom are on the second floor. Follow the stately staircase up to the third floor and find two more bedrooms and a full bath.

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A sublime sanctuary with custom landscaping, patios and a pool, this home boasts a kitchen with all the features a gourmet cook needs. The breathtaking living room is accented with impeccable craftsmanship and inspired design, and additional features include a remarkable study, lower-level family room, wine cellar, solarium with dressing rooms, and a 3-car garage. $2.395 million

Sitting on more than an acre of beautiful landscaped grounds, this home has 5 gracious bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a wine cellar, in-ground pool and hardwood floors throughout. Entertain under the pergola spanning the entire back of the home; lose yourself in the study or sun-porch; or enjoy the customized cook’s kitchen, all in this designer home for today’s living.

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30 Huntleigh Woods Huntleigh Anne Hizar Laura McCarthy Real Estate 725-5100, 330-7999, lauramccarthy.com The living and dining rooms of this all-brick manor feature exquisite moldings and ceiling medallions. The family room is ideal for gatherings, with a warm fireplace and wet bar. The white kitchen boasts a coffered ceiling, breakfast bar, and marble and Corian countertops. The home also includes a must-see, state-of-the-art Hartley Botanic greenhouse. $2.295 million

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233 Lancaster Ave. Clayton Liz Little Elizabeth Real Estate 7729 Clayton Road, 222-7150, 368-8412 Stately and elegant, this new home will be built by MRM Manlin Development Group in Clayton Gardens on one of the largest lots, with room for a pool and extra outdoor living space. It will feature 4 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 1.5 stories and an additional guest quarters on the lower level. The floor plan also may accommodate an elevator.

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7623 Maryland Ave. Clayton Robb Partners Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

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This 4-acre equestrian estate features more than 8,000 square feet of living space, plus a finished walk-out lower level. It boasts a 4-car garage, pool, tennis court and 5-stall center-aisle stable with access to the Ladue Bridle Trails. Most rooms have access to extensive terraces and outdoor living spaces. $2.75 million

A private retreat tucked away in one of St. Louis’ premier locations, this contemporary home has 7,200 square feet of living space on 2.2plus acres. Extensively remodeled to fit today’s lifestyle, it boasts an open floor plan with exceptional views of the property’s grounds.

A sophisticated home with contemporary flair, this property is located on a tree-lined street within blocks of downtown Clayton’s shops and restaurants.

An open-floor plan includes a center atrium to enjoy the seasons from inside; and the 2-story living room has a second-floor library.

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The McKinley at Vintage Grove in Wildwood comes with more than 3,700 square feet of living space, a 3-car side-entry garage, 5 bedrooms, a bathroom for every bedroom, upgraded granite countertops, custom cabinets, a gas fireplace and more.

An outstanding renovated 4-plus bedroom home, this 1.5-story gem in the Ladue School District has approximately 3,800 square feet of living space on three levels.

It includes a swimming pool, level wooded lot and a Home Protection Plan. It’s a perfect blend of condition, size and value.

680-1426, 636-692-8368, facebook.com/dooleymoshiri Sitting on a park-like lot, this Colonial home boasts 4 spacious bedrooms, a master suite with a walk-in closet, wood-paneled family room with eat-ins, an eat-in kitchen with a center island and custom cabinetry. The floor plan includes a formal living room and formal dining room, a bright sunroom and a lower-level family room. $975,000

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12865 Thornhill Court Town & Country Mark Gellman and Neil Gellman The Gellman Team, Coldwell Banker Premier

1515 Topping Road Town & Country Carla Borgard and Carmen Gassert Coldwell Banker Gundaker 580-2744, carla-carmen.listingbook.com

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What’s News in Fashion

BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

FASHION-FORWARD MENSWEAR LANDS IN ST. LOUIS FASHION HAS A WAY OF REPEATING ITSELF, SO A NEW COLLECTION with historical roots makes perfect sense. The latest? Contemporary aviation-wear, and it is now available at the Chesterfield Mall.

Men’s store Lindbergh is named for—you guessed it—Lucky Lindy himself, Charles Lindbergh; and its St. Louis-area location is only its second in the U.S. “We can’t be true to our brand without being in St. Louis,” says Lindbergh COO and creative director Terrence Revah. “Most people don’t realize his genius in how he dressed.” Outside of the U.S., locations of the store can be found in Australia and Canada.

Lindbergh is divided into three categories: the Blue, Black and White labels. The Blue Label consists of Americana-type attire, such as denim, while the Black Label features a formal-preppy flair. The White label is a ‘hybrid’ between the two, featuring tapered pieces. Items range from $10 to $1,000, Revah says.

In case the clearly labeled styles aren’t helpful enough, the store is focused on creating outfits using its displays. “We really make it simple for men,” Revah says. “A guy needs to see it visually—if they can see it, they can put it together.” lindbergh.dk

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A HIGH NOTE IN FASHION WINTER OPERA ST. LOUIS SOON WILL PREMIERE ITS rendition of Otello, and Ladue News took a behind-thescenes peek at the costume design.

Costumes are a combination of rented, purchased and made in-house, says Jennifer ‘JC’ Krajicek, season costume designer. “Usually, the director comes with a vision of the setting and time period, if we’re not just sticking to the script,” Krajicek explains. “We talk about his vision and the budget, and what’s realistic to provide.” Start to finish, her work takes about six weeks per show.

Audience members should keep an eye out for Otello’s dramatic robe, which Krajicek calls show-stopping, in addition to the leather armor she created and a variety of hats from the Robert Schmidt Costumes collection.

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What’s News in Fashion Continued from page 51

SUGAR AND SPICE—AND PLENTY OF SASS

NEVER ENOUGH RETURNS NEVER ENOUGH HAS RECENTLY REOPENED FOR THE SEASON, bringing in an array of new items for the spring and summer months.

Co-owner Ann Meyer explains that the showroom has “lots of neons, pinks and corals,” this season, along with floral prints and graphic blackand-white combinations. “We really focus on color and price to make sure people are getting that punch of color at a great price.”

Never Enough has expanded its jewelry collection this season, Meyer says, noting the current popularity of tassels and delicate, layering pieces.

Other new additions include hippie-chick line BuddyLove, the resortinspired Macbeth Collection and a curated selection of shoes.

Meyer owns Never Enough with her sister, Chris Conley. Never Enough recently won Ladue News’ #LNLocalLove contest, during which it received an outpouring of support from customers, all gushing about their loyalty to the company. Fashion-lovers crazy about Never Enough’s style may opt to hold a shopping party in the space, complete with light bites, cocktails, advice and goodie bags or discounts, Meyer says. “We have lots of parties booked!” facebook.com /neverenoughstl

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SASSY CHASSIS PHOTO BY ALIYA ROSE WALDMAN, NEVER ENOUGH PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD

NEW LINGERIE LINE SASSY CHASSIS RECENTLY LAUNCHED AT A BAR le Freres cocktail party. Created by St. Louisan Susan Piontek, the premier item is a multitasking undergarment.

“I created Sassy Chassis because I wanted to make a garment that was not a panty nor a slip, but a beautiful marriage of both,” Piontek says of the lace-trimmed bottom. “It is flirty, functional and fiercely feminine, and fills a niche that wasn’t being addressed.” Two styles of the item are available: the bloomer and the slightly longer boomer, both available in an array of sweet-themed colors, like Marshmallow and Licorice.

“I was infused with inspiration when I lived in France, and was exposed to beautiful lingerie and superb workmanship; and, although that was many years ago, the idea of doing this was always present,” Piontek explains. She began searching for assistance and answers through conferences, networking, groups and more. “My design turned into a pattern, next into a prototype and finally into a size set—all sizes being represented.” Items are available in sizes XS through XXL. Piontek, who also works as a Certified Life Coach and language educator, says she sees many things on the horizon for Sassy Chassis, but is currently pacing herself. “A cami-like top is being perfected and will be available in the spring,” she says, adding it will launch as part of the bridal line, which also features monogrammed bottoms. Other future possibilities include additional items (pre-ordering is available for T-shirts, bandeaus and headbands), a little girl’s line and more.

Sassy Chassis will hold a trunk show at Blown Away Blow Dry Bar on May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. sassychassisusa.com

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YOUR DESIGNER BAG MIGHT BE THE FINEST of leathers, but is it gold? Luxury 24-karat gold purses will be auctioned off soon for local nonprofit Operation Food Search at the Purses for Pantries Luncheon and Auction.

Sunny Schaefer, Operation Food Search executive director, describes the biennial event as a great combination of handbags and philanthropy. “We are going to have about 400 purses, and we have a great assortment of designer bags by Cole Haan, Burberry, Tory Burch, Coach, Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade and Jessica Simpson.”

The gold purses come from brand Mi Piaci; products from its handbag, bracelet and cuff collections will be available at the auction, with the total assortment valued at more than $50,000. And yes, the gold is real—it’s infused using Precious Surface technology, which deposits the precious metal on the material.

“Our mission is to nourish and educate our neighbors in need to heal the hurt of hunger,” Schaefer says. “The revenue generated from the event will allow us to collect and distribute food to our partner pantry agencies. We also have a robust nutrition education program, and a child-focused hunger relief program called Operation Backpack.” operationfoodsearch.org

FASHION & BEAUTY

Shop Worth a Stop

BY DENISE KRUSE

PAPERDOLLS BOUTIQUE A MAINSTAY OF ST. LOUIS CLOTHING CULTURE FOR MORE THAN A decade, paperdolls boutique opened its third and largest location in University City last September.

Almost twice the size of the Kirkwood and Ballwin stores, the U. City location features new lines such as TokyoMilk Dark and Library of Flowers gift collections, as well as a larger selection of paperdolls private-label items.

Following up on a popular customer request, the shop also has expanded its monogram gift collection, and brought in a lil’dolls line, described as a “paperdolls mini-me collection for young girls.”

The newest store still carries of-the-moment trend pieces and paperdolls essentials like denim, graphic tees, tops, and separates in customer favorite labels such as Chaser, Donna Morgan, Laundry by Shelli Segal, Tracy Negoshian, Judith March and Tart.

Owners Carolyn Burghoff and Beth Morris selected their newest outpost in response to annual customer surveys and in-store comments expressing the desire for a location farther east. With a customer-centric approach and a focus on carrying fashion-forward, yet wearable pieces, paperdolls is a great place to start your wardrobe’s transition to spring.

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For Scent-imental Reasons A favorite fragrance transports us to a happy place in time. Welcome spring—and make new memories—with these new fragrances that exude femininity and finesse.

Equal parts sweet and sensual, L. from SOFT SURROUNDINGS has many complex layers, such as the richness of tobacco, black honey, exotic Guaiac wood and citrus, as well hints of black vanilla and golden amber. $75 (1.86 fl. oz.), available at Soft Surroundings

Flirty and feminine, GUERLAIN’s new Shalimar Souffle de Parfum keeps him guessing with elegant bergamot, citrus notes, and a fusion of floral Indian and Tahitian vanillas. $127 (3 fl. oz.), available at Dillards Galleria

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Add some spring to your step with the crisp, light scent of DIPTYQUE’s Florabellio, with hints of invigorating sea spray and sea fennel, as well as subtle fruit and floral notes. $125 (3.4 fl.oz.), diptyqueparis.com

Transport yourself to Georgian London with JO MALONE’s Lily of the Valley & Ivy: herbal notes of cassis and green ivy, the dewiness of lily of the valley, and the lushness of narcissus. $65 (1 fl. oz.), available at fine department stores

OSCAR DE LA RENTA’s pink-hued Flor is as girly as it gets: a sparkling, floral bouquet of lychee, neroli, crisp ivy, pink jasmine, peony, musk and tonka bean—a splash of contemporary chic! $78 (3.4 fl. oz.), available at fine department stores

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BEAUTIFUL SCENTS ARE MORE THAN JUST A LUXURY—THEY’RE also tied to our self-confidence and memory. A familiar fragrance can transport us back in time to remember loved ones, our favorite places, or even a fleeting romance. We talked with Sarah McFarland, beauty director at Soft Surroundings, about the phenomenon, and how it plays into their signature fragrances.

I understand all of your fragrances are inspired by personal stories?

Yes, our founder Robin Sheldon has had a rich and full life, and many of the fragrances are inspired by it. Our newest scent, L, was inspired by Robin’s friend, Leigh. She was in London during World War II; and she was in an air raid shelter where she met this man, and they spent the night talking about their lives. He fell asleep, and before she left, she left a note in his lapel that said Toujours, L. The scent itself has a warm tobacco note, black honey to sweeten it, a woodsy Guiac with citrus, black vanilla and amber.

The back-story to our 1908 scent is about Robin’s grandparents. That was the year of their third wedding anniversary, and her grandfather had three greenhouses installed in their home. The scent is floral but modern and it has notes of white jasmine French Narcissus, with magnolia blossoms and peonies. ShellSeeker is an eau de toilette, with notes of jasmine, water lily, red mandarin and citrus. It recalls summers that Robin spent on the beach with her family as a child. She used her mother’s signature scent to inspire this, and it launched on Mother’s Day. What goes into developing the scents? Each fragrance takes about a year to develop. When we want to work on a new scent, we’ll all meet together, and we can take inspiration from a lot of places. The process is organic, and we let it come out naturally. Once we have the inspiration, we’ll talk with fragrance houses about what we’re trying to achieve, and try samples until we find the right balance. You can’t rush this, and we work until we feel good about it.

Doesn’t each individual’s skin affect their fragrance differently?

Yes, scents react to the chemistry of the body. To achieve the purest form of a scent, you should spray it back behind you and walk into it. But when you put a scent on your skin, it becomes your signature scent. A good place to put your scent is on pressure points—the wrist, inside the elbow, or behind the ears, so that people will smell it when they hug you.

Having a signature scent really defines your brand and who you are.

Scents are tied to memory and how you feel when you think about a person. Scents can add to your confidence. And it seems sad, but it ties you to somebody—when someone passes away, people always save their fragrances because it gives them a real connection to that person.

How do you create a signature scent? If you want something truly unique, you can achieve it by layering scents. If you don’t have a lot of experience doing this, you would want to start out using less-complex scents. But it’s all about building: Start with vanilla, and then add something else that has that same note. Or you can start out the day by using a pure fragrance oil, and build on it as the day goes on with an eau de parfum or a lotion.

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spring party guide A Ladue News Special Section

PARTY THEMES

It’s Time for A Spring Soirée!

BY BRITTANY NAY

Maureen FitzGibbon Kate & Company • HOT HUES. Pantone’s official colors for the season are a must-have for any spring soirée: Scuba blue, aquamarine and Lucite green, toasted almond and lavender herb, and pops of tangerine complement any spring-inspired party.

• CHIC STYLE. Incorporate acrylic elements, mirrored tabletops, preppy flowers and modern patterns into plates and napkins for a freshly futuristic tablescape.

• FAMILY FEAST. Once the bitter winter cold thaws into warmer spring temperatures, set up outdoor feasting-style tables for a family-friendly gathering.

• SLEEK SLATE. A minimalistic look for the tabletop will draw attention to lavish food displays, fresh blooms, lush succulents and colorful patterns.

Josie Littlepage Cosmopolitan Events • ENERGY INFUSION. Boost the party’s energy with lots of color by inviting guests to wear their best spring outfits, such as Lilly Pulitzer dresses, and using brightly patterned table linens, napkins and placemats, as well as textured glasses.

• CREATIVE CONTAINERS. Repurpose unique containers, such as teapots and umbrella holders, for centerpieces featuring fresh fruit or flowers.

• SPRING SCENT. Add fragrant flowers, such as lilies and gardenias, around the house to refresh guests’ mindset and welcome springtime.

• SOOTHING SONGS. Use strings, such as a harpist playing contemporary tunes, for light, ethereal background music.

• PERENNIAL PRESENTS. Spring is a time of natural growth—offer favors such as a packet of flower seeds or a miniature potted plant just beginning to bloom.

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Michelle Moulden Absolutely IN! • PRETTY PALETTE. Be inspired by Pantone’s 2015 spring colors, an ethereal mix of pale pastels to nature-like neutrals.

• FARM FRESH. Go with a garden theme, with farm-to-table food, from fresh fruits and vegetables, to floral drinks and honey-crisp juices.

• EFFORTLESS ELEGANCE. Keep it simple, but elegant with floral art, from hanging arrangements with pastel-colored peonies to floralprinted linens.

• COZY CORNER. Create comfortable guest lounge areas with sofas and oversized chairs for relaxing and enjoying casual conversation.

• FRENCH FLAIR. Add a Parisian feel by offering pastel-colored macaroons as favors.

TEAPOT PHOTO BY ARINA LANIS, KATE & COMPANY CENTERPIECE PHOTO COURTESY OF KATE & COMPANY, WINE PHOTO COURTESY OF ABSOLUTELY IN!

It doesn’t have to be warm and sunny outside to hold a spring-inspired party at your home.

Spring forward with these creative and trendy tips from local event-planning experts.

FLORAL CENTERPIECES

The Center of Attention

BY BRITTANY NAY

As St. Louis anxiously awaits the dawn of another spring, local florists share their favorite centerpieces that are sure to liven up any soiree at your home this coming season.

JANE WINTER Wildflowers Unusual foliage and the color, wine—both on-trend for spring—are key elements in this arrangement. Helleborus, which provides the wine hue; sweet peas, which have a lovely scent; and a variety of foliage with interesting textures are combined in a cement pot for a soft, romantic and earthy design perfect for spring. With so many seasonal blooms, from tulips and hyacinth to têteà-têtes and blooming branches, there are always interesting florals for beautiful centerpieces to wow guests sitting around your spring party table.

PHOTOS BY SARAH CONARD

BARB WEHKING Bloomin’ Buckets Like a breath of fresh air after the dark winter, this spring centerpiece is a welcoming mix of delicate blooms in an old garden pot. Parrot tulips, jonquils, spirea, eriostemon, sweet peas and quince branches in hues of pink, white, yellow and green project a soft, airy feel. In the spring, gardeners can be resourceful and use plants from their own yard, from tulips to jonquils and blooming branches.

CLAIRE WALDBART KRAMER Alex Waldbart Florist This early spring mix of yellow and white tulips, lilies, daffodils, alstroemeria, hydrangeas and ranunculus in gold-tinted mercury glass vases brings the sunshine inside.

The arrangement showcases some of the popular trends for the season, such as white hydrangeas. Additional trends include the use of family heirloom vases for added charm, foliage runners down the table or woven into circle, and the placement of floral arrangements beyond the dining table—atop the mantle, on a kitchen island or in the center of a coffee table.

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KEN MIESNER Ken Miesner’s Flowers Spring is a wonderful time of rebirth. To welcome the season, this arrangement of tulips, hyacinths, freesia, jonquils and soft foliage is bunched together in a glass vase with leaves and moss for depth, color and impact. Another way to share fragrant flowers such as hyacinths or freesia is in julep cups or bud vases at each place setting. That way, guests also can take the flowers to enjoy at home.

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MARIANNE PRZETAK Ladue Florist When thinking springtime, a profusion of color comes to mind. That idea was achieved in this centerpiece with forsythia, tulips, jonquils, roses, Gerber daisies, iris, hydrangeas and wax flower in a woven basket. When designing a centerpiece for a spring gathering, it’s key to consider the shape of the table, the number of guests, as well as the theme, from the color scheme of the décor to the china and linens.

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Flavors of the Season

BY JULIA CHRISTENSEN

‌Passing off store-bought party fare as homemade is a thing of the past.

Say it with confidence: Why yes, I did make that! Elevate your springtime entertaining with these recipes from local caterers.

Char Siu Grilled Daikon Radish Steam Bun with Kimchee Vinegar Slaw Butler’s Pantry For Daikon: 1 envelope char siu seasoning 1/2 c hoisin 1 medium-size daikon radish, peeled Combine the char siu and hoisin. Place it in a zippered food bag and marinate the daikon overnight. Place bag in water oven or circulating water bath at 145 degrees; cook for one hour.

Remove from bag and reserve liquid. Bring liquid to a boil in small sauce pan and reduce until thick.

Place daikon on grill and char thoroughly on all sides. Glaze with reduced liquid. Cool at room temperature until service.

For kimchee vinegar: 1 c prepared kimchee 1 c rice wine vinegar Place in blender and puree until smooth. Strain through fine mesh sieve.

CHAR SU GRILLED DAIKON RADISH STEAM BUN PHOTO BY SARA KETTERER

For slaw: 1/2 c green onions, thinly sliced 1 c Napa cabbage, thinly sliced 1 radish, thinly sliced 1/4 c kimchee vinegar Combine all ingredients; let stand for half an hour.

To serve: 12 steam buns Steam 12 steam buns, according to directions. Stuff with slaw, then sliced daikon radish and grilled green onion. Serve with hoisin dipping sauce and your favorite hot sauce.

Char Su Grilled Daikon Radish Steam Bun with Kimchee Vinegar Slaw

Oriental Summer Noodle Salad Hollyberry Baking and Catering Company

Oriental Summer Noodle Salad

For salad: 16 oz. dry spaghetti noodles 1 red bell pepper, julienned 1 green bell pepper, julienned 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped 2 T cilantro, chopped For sauce: 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 c soy sauce 1/2 c sweet chili sauce 1 T vegetable oil 1 T dark sesame oil 1 t Sriracha (or to taste) 2 t ground ginger 1 T white sesame seeds

1/2 t salt, or to taste Whole cilantro leaves, for garnish 1 t white sesame seeds, for garnish Cook the spaghetti noodles to al dente. Drain the noodles and then soak in cold water until the noodles are cool to the touch. While the spaghetti is cooking and cooling, chop the bell peppers, chives and cilantro, and put in a large bowl. Combine all of the sauce ingredients into a smaller bowl and whisk together to combine.

When the spaghetti noodles are cool, drain off the water and transfer them to the large bowl with the vegetables and herbs. Pour 3/4 of the sauce over the noodles and toss until the vegetables, herbs and noodles are all coated. Reserve the other 1/4 of the sauce mixture in a separate container

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Just prior to serving, toss the remaining sauce in the salad and transfer the salad to a serving dish. Garnish the noodle salad with whole cilantro leaves and additional sesame seeds, if preferred.

Note: Add grilled chicken or salmon to make the salad an entrée.

Rustic Boursin Cheese Paninos Orlando Banquets and Special Events Ingredients: 5.2 oz.-package Boursin garlic and fine herb cheese 5 oz. cream cheese 2 c coarsely chopped, washed spinach 1 package frozen raw bread dough 3 oz. sun-dried tomatoes Pan spray Allow the bread dough to thaw to room temperature, but do not allow to rise while you are making the cheese mixture. Using the paddle attachment on your mixer on medium-speed, blend Boursin and cream cheese together until smooth. Do not whip, just mix until softened and blended thoroughly. Remove mixing bowl from mixer. With a spoon or spatula, fold the chopped

Rustic Boursin Cheese Paninos

spinach into the cheese until mixed thoroughly.

Julienne the sun-dried tomatoes and soak in a bowl of hot water for five minutes. Drain the tomatoes and reserve. Roll out a loaf of the bread dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut circles with a 3-inch round cookie cutter. Coat the muffin pan with pan spray and press the dough circles into the pan to form small cups. Fill the cups with the

cheese filling about 3/4 full. Bake the paninos at 350 degrees for 15 minutes until the bread crusts brown nicely. (Baking time may have to be adjusted depending on the oven.) Pull the paninos out of the oven and gently press a julienne piece of the sun-dried tomato into the center, then place back in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes. Paninos may be served warm or at room temperature.

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LIV ING

PET TALK

Have You Booked His Stay?

BY DR. DOUG PERNIKOFF

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LIENTS ALWAYS ASK ME what I believe is the best way to manage their pets during spring break vacation. Pet owners have a number of options in this regard.

G e n e ra l ca te go r i e s o f management should include assurances that your pet is up-to-date with immunizations; required preventive medications or any specific medications need to be listed on an instruction sheet. Microchip or other permanent identification would be a logical step, as well.

I often suggest a packet to include pertinent medical information: microchip number, contacts for owners and/or owner representatives, veterinarian information, dietary needs, and whatever other information could prove useful to the management entity caring for your pet(s), particularly, in the case of an emergency.

TAKE A MOMENT TO MEET THE KENNEL STAFF, AS THEY TRULY ARE THE FOLKS WHO HANDLE AND CARE FOR YOUR BELOVED PETS DAY IN AND DAY OUT. Methods of housing your pet while away may include formal boarding/kennel facilities, veterinary offices that kennel pets, a pet-sitter in their private home (or have a pet-sitter stay in your home), or have someone check in on your pets at home a couple of times daily. The latter choice is best accomplished with a person you know, or someone who comes with strong references.

In most cases, it is wise to have that person visit your home beforehand, mostly to allow your pet to know him/her.

Regarding kennels, I strongly encourage a site visit and discussion with the facility management. You want to know how they manage your pets on a daily basis. You also want to know their protocols for cleaning, feeding and health emergencies. And again, it’s always best to discuss any concerns that may come up with your veterinarian. Personally, I like for the pet to have its own food when taken out of the house for boarding.

That action tends to reduce incidents of diarrhea, vomiting, or even bloat in large to giant breeds.

Finally, take a moment to meet the kennel staff, as they truly are the folks who handle and care for your beloved pets day in and day out.

There are lots of good choices for all pet owners. You want to be sure you can leave on vacation without concerns, or regrets upon return. Talk to your vet, your groomer and your friends. You should be able to discover the best option for you and your family.

Enjoy your vacation!

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DOGS AND OUR HEALTH

Pet Therapy

MOLLY& the Leonard Family

ESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT COMPANION ANIMALS ARE good for emotional, mental and physical health, and have focused on dogs and their beneficial influence on people. From physical exercise gained through walking dogs to lower blood pressure and anxiety reported among those who interact with them, there are many reasons to relish the influence of canine companions.

Dr. John Morley, a SLUCare geriatrician, studied how dogs can benefit the elderly. He recently spoke to Ladue News about the effects of the human-animal bond.

Tell us a bit about your research on dogs and the elderly.

It was a study of dogs, robots and the elderly. What we showed was that for demented people in nursing homes, robotic dogs worked virtually as well as (real) dogs. That’s probably mainly associated with people (in the study) not being able to tell huge differences—and the robotic dog being much better behaved! But there clearly is a perception that having an animal around you makes a big difference.

At other levels, I think the robots are not going to work as well. If you’re not demented, quite clearly most of us would prefer a (real) dog to a robotic dog.

There is a huge amount of data that shows that people form very strong bonds with animals, and this allows them to deal with illness and a variety of other events in their life. Equally to that, if you have an animal for a long period of time and it dies, you can get very depressed. It’s the power of that sort of bond.

But there is no question that animals allow us to be calm, and help us to do better in dealing with a variety of difficult moments and situations in our lives.

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NCE UPON A TIME...MOLLY, A SCOTTISH TERRIER, WAS rescued from a puppy mill by the Humane Society of Missouri, along with about 200 other dogs, including her 14 puppies.

Meanwhile, Kathy Leonard, a public relations professional, had just adopted another Scottish terrier, Mack, also from the Humane Society.

“I had a Westie, who was the love of my life, and a poodle,” Leonard says. “When the Westie passed away, I went to the Humane Society thinking there might be another one there.” They didn’t have a Westie, but they did have Mack, who had been found running the streets.

Leonard, a member of the Humane Society’s Friends Council, took Mack home. A couple of months later, she heard about the puppy mill raid. Realizing that adult dogs take longer to find homes for than puppies, she decided to take in Molly, too. “She was about 11 months old and was doing a great job with her 14 puppies, but she was very shy,” Leonard says. “For a little while, I had three dogs, which is a lot, but it turned out to be fun—and everyone got along. But the poodle was a senior citizen and passed away not too long after this.”

Although both breeds hail from Scotland, Leonard soon found out that her two Scotties were the exact opposite of her watchdog of a Westie. “They’ve been a real joy to have in the house, but they’re

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LN PETS very different than anybody I’d ever lived with!” she says. “They’re very loyal, but very independent. They march to their own drummer.”

Molly, the more playful of the two, even plays ‘fetch’ all by herself.

“She loves to toss the ball in the air and then go chase it, and she hopes that it will land on a throw or the sofa so that she can really go after it and kill it!” Leonard jokes. “I call her my cracker jack, because she has such a great spirit, and she’s so independent.”

The pair has a knack for getting into trouble, Leonard adds, like the time they were staying with her significant other, Bob Faulkner, and downed a whole box of uncooked spaghetti and a package of oatmeal.

“I told him he’d have to block off that lazy Susan if they ever come over again! They’re quite the characters.”

The duo lived together happily for about 13 years, until Mack recently passed away at the age of 16. Leonard says it will just be her and Molly for awhile. “She lived with Mack for a long time, and it was good for her, but I think she might blossom being the only dog,” Leonard says.

That’s because Molly never fully got over her past: “Being a puppy mill dog, she does have her quirks. If you came to my house, she would never run up and greet you. If you’re around for awhile, she might let you pet her,” she says. “She even shrinks from me sometimes. I say dogs remember the things that happen to them. There are probably plenty of people who would dispute that; but sometimes, she’ll be standing still and not really looking at anything, and I know that she is someplace else.”

Leonard recommends that those looking for a dog—rescue or not—really become familiar with the traits of the breed they’re considering before they take the plunge. “I was a little naive when I started out thinking that a Westie and a Scottish terrier would be pretty much alike,” she says. “Scottish terriers are very loyal—they’re as sweet as can be—but they’re not very demonstrative. They don’t lick you on the face and give lots of affection, and I think a lot of people want that kind of attention. These two are a little standoffish. My advice is, especially if you’re going to a shelter, to know what kind of characteristics you want. A lot of dogs wind up back at the shelter they came from because of behavioral issues—not because but they’re bad dogs, but because of their breed’s characteristics.”

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DIVERSIONS DICK WEHNER for one more year as a theology teacher. He went to the seminary right out of high school, and he basically has his own ministry at SLUH. In fact, in his back pocket, he carries a book that has all of the Mass readings. He says he carries it because he is the biggest sinner known to mankind. He also is one of the hardest workers: His car usually is the first on the lot at SLUH at 6 a.m. and one of the last to leave at 8 p.m. However, he hasn’t forgotten his family. He is the father of 10 and the grandfather of 13. He also is the guy, who, on the birthday of all his daughters and granddaughters, he brings them flowers. That’s every birthday. That’s Dick Wehner.

He knows he’s at the end of a career. And the honors and accolades keep coming in. The referees officially have renamed an award, now called the Dick Wehner Sportsmanship Awards. He was given a jersey by coach Gary Kornfeld on SLUH’s last home football game. He also was given a present by each of the Webster Groves starters on the Statesmen’s last trip to SLUH. This is an emotional time for him.

WEHNER’S WINDUP

Describe what you are going through.

I cry when I’m happy. I cry when I’m sad. I cry when I don’t know why I am crying. I wanted to go quietly. I have the best job because every day, I get to wake up and be with great kids—kids who care for me, and kids who love me. What more can a guy ask for? And I get paid to do this.

BY FRANK CUSUMANO

M

Y FIRST BROADCASTING JOB WAS doing the announcements at De Smet Jesuit High School my senior year. I would always give the news on the varsity sports teams. However, often before I would go on, I’d get a hand-written note that began like this: The C-team wrestling squad under the able tutelage of Dick Wehner...

I would read it all the time. Some asked me why I would be reporting on the freshman wrestling team. Two words: Dick Wehner. He was about the most passionate and positive person I’d ever met.

He was one of those people you meet once every decade or so—you may not see him that often, but every time you do, you are happy.

For the last 31 years, Wehner has been the athletic

director at St. Louis University High School. He has attended more than 3,800 SLUH athletic events, and has scheduled 9,650 games. There are 141 high schools in the St. Louis area, and each one has probably changed ADs five times in his tenure at SLUH, some 10 times. Wehner likely has dealt with almost 1,700 different athletic directors, but very few have the finesse of Wehner. He does things like putting Twix candy bars in the referees’ locker rooms. Or, he’ll arrange for the parents of an opposing coach to have a reserved seat behind their son’s bench.

Sometimes, he just gives a hug before the game to an opposing coach who looks really nervous.

Wehner is 64. This is his last year as SLUH’s athletic director. He likely will remain at the school

Have you thought about what your life will be like when you are not in this role?

It kind of scares me. I have been telling kids for years to pray, and that God has a plan. It’s time for me to not only talk the talk, but walk the walk. I know God is not through with me. I know he has good things in store for me.

I get the impression that you look at yourself as a servant.

As an athletic director, you better check your ego at the door. Your ministry is to serve the coaches, serve the people who walk into our building, and serve the boys. The parents are sending us their most valuable possession. All they want is for us to be good to their son.

FIVE THOUGHTS 1. How similar can SLU and Mizzou be in basketball? They both play six freshmen. They both basically stopped winning when they got to conference. And they both are coached by really good men with integrity. Let’s hope that they both won’t have seasons like this again.

2. The local commercial of the year is McBride & Son Home. Any time you can get Vladimir Tarasenko and Brett Hull on the ice at the same time, it’s a good thing.

4. As much as I love the Cardinals, if I had one sports fantasy in 2015, it would be to see the Blues win The Cup. 5. The worst message sent by the Little League scandal in Chicago is not that the team cheated with players outside the area, but rather, that Jessie Jackson decided it was about race.

Frank Cusumano is a 16-time Emmy Award winner on KSDK-TV, and also has been a radio commentator for 20 years.

Follow Frank on Twitter @Frank_Cusumano.

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3. So Stan Kroenke’s group that is trying to build that stadium in Inglewod is making contributions to the Inglewood Mayor James Butts. In the words of George Costanza, Is that wrong?

DIV ER SIONS

baldwin’s

best bets (What we’re buzzing about this week)

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

SEE: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA March 4-15; Fox Theatre; 531-111 or metrotix. com - A ‘bigger and better’ production of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s timeless musical

TREND: TRIVIA CRACK Phone app; available through the App Store and Google Play - Addictive game with challenging trivia questions in multiple categories - Play alone or with others - For an added challenge, play in Russian, Japanese or Dutch

EAT: MAYA CAFE 2726 Sutton Blvd. in Maplewood; mayacafestl.com - The Maplewood mainstay has reopened - The Pan-Latin menu includes specialties like grilled pork loin with a coffee, chile and brown sugar rub; stuffed chayote squash; red-wine braised beef brisket; plus, ‘legendary’ margaritas!

- Live music on most Fridays

SHOP: WILSON LIGHTING 909 S. Brentwood Blvd. in Clayton; 222-6300; wilsonlighting.com - New lighting showroom now open in the former home of Edwin Pepper Interiors - In addition to chandeliers and other lighting fixtures, showroom carries furniture, decorative accessories and framed art

Sub Text FAX MACHINES, PHONE CALLS, MYSPACE, IMs...it seems in the technology era, new technology becomes old technology fast. I mean, really fast. I mean, bullets have left guns slower than a fad becomes a trend becomes a dinosaur.

And nothing can taint the teenage experience like being on the upward slope of the technology curve. Texting, however, seems to have stood the test of time (in 21st-century speak ‘test of time’ means three years), and solidified itself as the communication mainstay among teens. Cranky (17), Whiny (16) and Punch (14) barely speak words. I’ve been texted from the next room: Mom, can you bring me water? I guess it’s better than yelling.

Texts are short. They are efficient. Don’t spend too much time analyzing them. Three question marks is aggressive. Are you coming? is a question. Are you coming??? is asking where the heck are you. Three periods is provocative. I miss you. is a statement. I miss you... means as soon as you get home, we are reenacting a scene from Fifty Shades of Grey. And of course, there are the abbreviations. You have to know your abbreviations. They are everywhere. Even though BTW has more spoken syllables than actually saying, by the way, it seems to have seeped into our conversation. So take this short quiz and see if you speak text. You don’t need to be fluent, just proficient. You know, be able to ask directions and find a restaurant in the virtual world, that sort of thing.

Debbie Baldwin

TANGENTIAL THINKER 1) BRB Hint: You might type it when your mom calls you in for dinner.

2) ILY Hint: High-school sweethearts type it—a lot.

3) HBD Hint: Once a year, you get this text.

4) GR8 Hint: Sound it out.

5) JK Hint: When you’re not serious.

6) L8R Hint: Sound it out.

7) LMAO Hint: Text response to a good joke.

8) TTYL Hint: Gotta go.

9) TYVM Hint: As formal as texting gets.

10) TMI Hint: Could be the theme of this quiz.

Hope that helps :) Answers:

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DRINKS PHOTO COURTESY OF MAYA CAFE

- Includes a cast and orchestra of 52

1) Be Right Back 2) I Love You 3) Happy Birthday 4) Great 5) Just Kidding 6) Later 7) Laughing My A** Off 8) Talk To You Later 9) Thank You Very Much 10) Too Much Information

- Ongoing North American tour features new sets and Tony Award-winning costumes

DIV ER SIONS

REVIEWS

MOVIE REVIEWS

BY DEBBIE BALDWIN

Fifty Shades of Grey KINK IN HIS ARMOR RATING: 6 out of 10

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K, I’M GOING TO SAVE MYSELF A SEVERE hand cramp and ask that you just insert the phrase, No pun intended, or That’s what she said after almost every sentence here, including this first one: Let’s get started. Here, we have a movie based on a wildly popular book. Normally, a film pales in comparison to the source material. This, however, is a bit more unconventional, because the book—while steamy—is not what I would describe as beautifully constructed prose. This may be the one time where a visual is an improvement.

Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) is a beautiful enigma. He is rich and powerful, and profoundly

damaged from a traumatic childhood. As a result, he has a few sexual peccadilloes. Enter Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson), an innocent college student who is immediately taken with the dark billionaire. Ana is hoping for a boyfriend to take her to movies and on dates. What she gets is a profoundly kinky sexual dominant who can’t bear to be touched and has not been able to invest emotionally in his relationships. Despite their sexual impasse, the chemistry between the two is undeniable, and the question becomes, can Ana’s love help Christian overcome his demons and form a more profound relationship with her? A question that is debated while Ana— ehem—learns the ropes of Christian’s lifestyle.

This film is part one of the trilogy; and like the novel, ends in an extremely unsatisfying cliffhanger. That alone isn’t horrible: fans of the book knew what to expect. The other flaw lies in the casting: While Dornan and Johnson both are picture-perfect for the parts, the rest of the cast seems randomly assembled and irrelevant, which, of course, they are. The real story here is between Ana and Christian, and make no mistake it is fullon porn. If you are uncomfortable watching sex scenes in a movie theater, you may want to wait for the DVD. In many ways, the film is exactly like the book: a bit annoying, poorly thought-out and rambling. Oh, and hot as hell.

her husband bursts through the door with a gun, Nicky spots the con immediately, pointing out the couple’s timing errors and missteps. That’s when Jess begs Nicky to teach her the ropes.

He brings her to New Orleans for a pre-Super Bowl pickpocket extravaganza; and after a slightly more elaborate con, Nicky cuts Jess loose. He likes Jess, but there’s no room for heart in the game.

Fast-forward three years to another con where Nicky is setting up an elaborate scam on a shady business man. I’ll give you one guess who the guy’s

girlfriend is. And just like that, Nicky and Jess are neck-deep in a romance, intrigue and a con.

Will Smith is an attractive, charismatic guy.

He’s likable on-screen and there’s no question he can carry a movie. That said, he doesn’t have a ton of sexual chemistry with his on-screen partners, and this film is no exception. The movie makes a valiant effort, the twists are clever and surprising, but the palpable lack of heat between Smith and Robbie hurts the story. It’s an OK con film, but probably better for a rainy-day rental.

Focus

BLURRED LINES RATING: 6 out of 10

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LOVE A GOOD CON-ARTIST MOVIE—EMPHAsis on good. A bad con movie makes me want to hurl a brick at the screen. If you’re going to go to the trouble to write a script about an elaborate con, you had darn well better line up the cherries so the slot machine pays the jackpot at the end. This film may not have the perfect house of cards precision you want in a con film, but it’s a solid effort.

Nicky (Will Smith) is a con artist. He was born into the life—third-generation, if I remember correctly—and he does OK. One night, he is dining alone when a beautiful woman, Jess (Margot Robbie), asks for his help escaping a hands-y guy at the bar. When they end up in her hotel room and

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DINING OUT

spicybits

BY MATT SORRELL

It’s that time of the year again. The James Beard Foundation has released the list of semifinalists for its 2015 restaurant and chef awards, and the St. Louis area is once again well represented: Annie Gunn’s is nominated for Outstanding Wine Program; ERIC HEATH of Cleveland-Heath in Edwardsville is up for Best Chef: Great Lakes; and GERARD CRAFT of Nashan Niche, KEVIN NASHAN of Sidney Street Cafe and The Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Company, BEN POREMBA of Elaia & Olio and Old Standard Fried Chicken, and KEVIN WILLMANN Poremba of Farmhaus all are vying for Best Chef: Midwest. Finalists will be announced in NYC on March 24.

Cheers to local distillery StilL 630! The spirits company recently took home a trio of medals at the American Spirits Association Awards. Its RallyPoint Maple Sunset garnered a gold medal in the Whiskey category; its S.S. Sorghum Whiskey took bronze in the same category; and Soulard Island Rum won bronze in the Rum category.

PEACOCK LOOP DINER PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD

Taco Circus is now open for business in the Bevo Mill neighborhood at 4258 Schiller Place, serving up fine Mexican fare.

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis has announced a season of new takes on Afternoon Tea, introducing several special tea festivities including romantic post-Valentine Cupid’s Cup teas and a lively Fancy Hat Tea in March, a family-friendly Cottontail Tea in early April, and a month of Tea for the Generations in May. Afternoon Tea is presented in The Lobby Lounge at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every Saturday. For inquiries and reservations, call 863-6300 ext. 433.

It’s been announced that Butler’s Pantry has taken over as the exclusive caterer at the Coronado Ballroom from Steven Becker Fine Dining. In addition to the catering change, the ballroom and its Grand Lobby also will receive about $300,000 in renovations.

Peacock Loop Diner

Order Up! IN RECENT YEARS, THERE’S BEEN AN INFLUX of quality eateries into the Delmar Loop strip to complement a few old favorites, like stalwarts U-City Grill, Blueberry Hill and Cicero’s. One of the latest in this new wave is Peacock Loop Diner. Another Joe Edwards creation, this place certainly can’t be missed, thanks to the ginormous animated, neon-lit peacock sign out front. But is it delicious, as well as flashy? We decided to find out for ourselves.

Peacock is open 24/7 for ultimate dining convenience, perfect for late-night study breaks for area students, post-event noshing for concert-goers and cinemaphiles, or anyone looking for a convenient bite day or night. The interior is as bright as the peacock out front. There are four U-shaped counters lit up to resemble peacock feathers, plus multi-colored disco balls and display cases full of peacock memorabilia and assorted other collectibles, courtesy of Mr. Edwards. There’s also plenty of booths and tables, and even a semi-private booth dubbed the Peacock Carousel of Love.

Finding a seat is no problem here!

Food-wise, the menu at Peacock is rife with diner classics, from sandwiches to hot dogs to pie and then some. We always like to try the old standbys in diner situations to see how they stack up. At Peacock, this meant the Loop Fling ($9), a take on the slinger, and the minimally titled Burger ($6). The fling differs from the Loop Sling in that it has chorizo gravy instead of chili. It also entails two eggs (your style of choice) with a choice of meats, all served over either breakfast potatoes or

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a waffle. Our creation ended up consisting of eggs sunny side up, bacon and waffle. It was a glorious, sloppy combo of all of our favorite things. The only thing that would’ve been welcomed was another side of that gravy; we’d love to see that as a menu option. Always eager to find the perfect beverage pairing, we partnered this dish with a shot of Wild Turkey ($7), a nod to our collegiate past. Also on the beverage side of things, there’s a solid selection of spiked milkshakes, specialty cocktails, local craft beers and wines available.

The aptly named burger was just that, a straight-ahead, no-frills taste machine. We opted for an additional patty and some sautéed onions for an extra buck apiece. Other add-on options include bacon, an onion ring, a fried egg, even ham steak. We also tacked on a small order of French Fries ($3), skinny and crisp as the diner gods intended, and a small Onion Rings ($3), sweet circles of Vidalia onions dipped in light batter and deep-fried to perfection. Don’t get us wrong, we thoroughly enjoy the recent trend toward ‘gourmet’ burgers, but sometimes you just want the basics, done right. This burger fits that bill and then some.

In addition to having some pretty tasty offerings, the Peacock also is environmentally friendly— certified LEED Platinum and everything—so you can enjoy yourself with a clear conscience. Looks like Joe Edwards may have another winner here!

6261 Delmar Blvd., 721-5555, peacockloopdiner.com

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AROUND TOWN

BY BRITTANY NAY

THROUGH 3/15

3/6-8 & 3/13-14

3/13-14

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Experience the re-imagined epic, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, at the Fox Theatre.

Various times. $35-$150.

534-1111 or fabulousfox.com.

THE LITTLE PRINCE See characters of the book, The Little Prince, brought to life on the COCA stage. Various times. $14-$18. 561-4877 or cocastl.org.

BAND OF BROTHERS Gateway Men’s Chorus will celebrate friendship during a performance at Washington University’s Edison Theatre. 8 p.m. $25.

289-4169 or gmcstl.org.

JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA New Line Theatre presents the thrilling comedy, Jerry Springer the Opera, at Washington University South Campus Theatre. 8 p.m. $14-$25.

534-1111 or newlinetheatre.com.

THROUGH 6/11

DANCING IN THE LOOP The J Associates present Dancing in the Loop, a dance competition featuring St. Louis stars teamed with Simply Ballroom dancers, at The Pageant. 6:30 p.m. 442-3162.

CHRIS NAFFZIGER The creator of St. Louis Patina, Chris Naffziger will give the speech, Exploring the Forgotten Corners of St. Louis, at the International Photography Hall of Fame. 6 p.m. $5-$10.

535-1999 or iphf.org.

3/8 50 CHILDREN The Jewish Film Society presents a screening of 50 Children at the Jewish Community Center’s Arts and Education Building. 4 p.m. $10. 442-3179 or jccstl.com.

3/11-29

JOY Art Saint Louis presents Joy, an exhibition of regional works evoking exuberance, happiness and vitality, on display in the South Lobby of Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

241-4810 or artsaintlouis.org.

BUYER AND CELLAR The Repertory Theatre’s Studio Theatre series closes the season with the fictional comedy, Buyer and Cellar, a peek into Barbara Streisand’s basement filled with street shop finds, at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Various times. $50$65. 968-4925 or repstl.org.

3/6

3/13

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET Arianna String Quartet will perform Contemporary Beethoven at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $10-$27. 516-4949 or touhill.org.

FOLK DANCES: BRAHMS & BARTOK Hear the St. Louis Symphony play some of the finest folk dances: Ginastera’s Four Dances from Estancia, Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5 and more at Powell Hall. 8 p.m. $30-$85.

534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

3/6 & 3/8 OTELLO Winter Opera presents Guiseppe Verdi’s classic opera, Otello, at the Skip Viragh Center for the Arts. 8 p.m. March 6; 3 p.m. March 8. $35-$55.

865-0038 or winteroperastl.org.

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DELBERT MCCLINTON Grammy-winning blues, country and rock artist Delbert McClinton will play at The Sheldon Concert Hall.

8 p.m. $30-$35.

534-1111 or thesheldon.org.

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INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COLLABORATIVE: CHINA Organized by the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, view St. Louisans’ photography depicting rural and urban life in China, at Missouri Botanical Garden.

535-1999 or iphf.org.

3/14 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the annual downtown parade, running from 18th and Market streets to Broadway and Market streets, and featuring 120 floats, cartoon-character balloons and more. Noon. irishparade.org.

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SPECIAL SPEAKERS 3/7 BEAU WILLIMON St. Louis native Beau Willimon, creator, head writer and executive producer of the award-winning series House of Cards, will make a special appearance at St. Louis County Library headquarters.

5:30 p.m. ticketed reception, $125 single tickets, $200 per couple; 7 p.m. free public appearance. 994-3300 or slcl.org.

3/11 NIGEL BARKER Left Bank Books presents fashion photographer Nigel Barker discussing his new book, Models of Influence: 50 Women Who Reset the Course of Fashion, at the Boo Cat Club. 7 p.m. $45, admits one and includes a copy of the book; $50, admits two and includes a book. 367-6731 or left-bank.com.

3/16 ERIC GREITENS Eric Greitens will sign and discuss his book, Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life, at the St. Louis Public Library’s Central Branch. 7 p.m. $31, admits one and includes a copy of the book; $36, admits two and includes a book.

241-2288 or slpl.org.

BRIT FLOYD Hear Brit Floyd perform Pink Floyd’s greatest hits amid a spectacular new light show as its Space & Time World Tour 2015 stops at the Peabody Opera House. 8 p.m. $37-$48. 800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

CHECK THIS OUT 3/28 JOHN LITHGOW Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor John Lithgow will bring his one-man theatrical memoir, Stories By Heart, to the Touhill Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $26-$74. 516-4949 or touhill.org.

BRIT FLOYD PHOTO COURTESY OF BRITFLOYD.COM, JOHN LITHGOW PHOTO BY CRAIG SCHWARTZ

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PET THERAPY continued from page 66 In your study, were the real or robotic dogs proxies for human interaction?

No, they (the subjects) did have humans, as well.

But there seems to be something different in the ability to interact with an animal.

The other thing we’ve shown in the nursing home is that small birds (like cockatiels, for instance) are tremendously important for people, as they can form a bond that makes them happier. And there seems to be a difference between a personal connection with an animal, and a personal connection with a human.

Humans tend to not always be nice; animals, on the whole—if they’re not wolves or lions or tigers, etc.—tend to be very nice to human beings. Humans, even when they’re trying their best to be supportive, often aren’t nearly as good. The human bond is a dyad where both humans have to get something out of the relationship. In a human-animal bond, the animal knowing that it’s loved is what the animal usually gets. It doesn’t ask for a hundred different things.

Is there a big difference between different species of animals in terms of the benefits they can provide?

People have focused on dogs for many reasons.

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There’s no question that animals bring companionship, which is a very big thing, particularly if you live alone. They’re nonjudgmental companions, and I think that is really the overwhelmingly important part.

Our studies indicate that 20 to 60 minutes a few times a week makes a difference. Just the anticipation of animal visits makes a difference. People tend to smile more and be happier, even if they’re depressed.

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SINUPLASTY continued from page 24 sinus surgically to get greater volume of anti-inflammatory medicine to the sinuses.

This cannot be done with the balloon.”

Pugliano notes that medications and nasal sprays often are tried first. “Ultimately, we base a lot of the treatment decisions on the results of a CT scan of the sinuses,” he says. “I think that’s an important part of the evaluation. It’s not just based on symptoms alone.”

While some patients report immediate symptomatic relief; for others, the proof of success is in a long-term reduction of recurrent sinus problems and less need for ongoing medical treatments as a result.

“Unfortunately, the data is limited on success rates,” Schneider says. “Some studies have shown success rates close to 90 percent. Other studies have shown much lower success rates. More studies are needed on this technology. If it fails, however, functional endoscopic sinus surgery may be needed.”

Pugliano says the most important thing for patients to know is that balloon sinuplasty is just one of a number of treatment options. “The ENT may provide them with new treatment options over the routine use of antibiotics and nasal sprays,” he says.

“A lot of times, we treat patients and then don’t see them anymore, so I really do think it can be life-changing.”

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