March 10, 2017

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RICK ROVAK

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KAT’S CLOSET

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Style. Society. Success. | March 10, 2017

Tuesday, april 11, 2017 union sTaTion Change your clocks; check your batteries.

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36 Abode Feature:

PRESALE HOME PREP Reflecting the fact that most folks would sooner join the French Foreign Legion than ready a residence

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Ladue News Platinum List American Heart Association The Orlando Family Foundation for Charities

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Independence Center Upcoming Gatherings

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The Trio: Modern Tropical Design Elements Feature: Presale Home Prep

for sale, LN regular Brittany Nay chats with four local real estate experts on potential methods for easing the process – and the potential pain.

STYLE 52 53 55

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The Daily Feature:

RICK ROVAK

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Arts & Culture:

DINNER & A SHOW

Former shoe salesman and photographer Rick Rovak

Washington Avenue recently welcomed the fast-casual eatery

provides LN fave Alice Handelman a figurative snapshot

Crave, and Mabel Suen treats LN readers to a craving-inducing

of his efforts through the years to raise roughly

look at its menu, which includes various types of “phatada”

$100,000 to research and eradicate the scourge of

(something like an oversize tostada).

Grooming & Glamour Make a Statement Feature: Kat’s Closet

THE DAILY 60 61 62 64

Healthy Appetite Happily Ever After Crossword Puzzle Feature: Rick Rovak

multiple sclerosis.

On the cover 12 Each year, the American Red Cross of Eastern Missouri honors local residents who have responded heroically in a variety of different situations. This year’s Heroes Breakfast also celebrates the Red Cross’ 100th year in St. Louis. Pictured on the cover (from left to right) are Jim McGrath, Cindy Erickson and St. Louis Fire Captain Garon Mosby. Photo by Sarah Conroy. The story appears on p. 12.

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Dinner & A Show Ready Readers Around Town Feature: Leslie Laskey

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EDITOR ‌WHEN I INITIALLY BEGAN TO PURSUE JOURNALISM, IT WASN’T because I was interested in breaking news. I was more interested in sharing inspiring stories of people making a difference in the world. Today, I am so thankful to work for a publication that shares stories about the beautiful and positive people, organizations and businesses that make our community such a vibrant place to call home.

For that very reason, this week’s feature in The Daily section made me smile. Starting on p. 64, LN contributing writer Alice Handelman shares the story of Rick Rovak. Rovak was recently inducted into the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Hall of Fame as an advocacy honoree for his incredible work and dedication to the MS Society Gateway Chapter. We hope Rovak’s heartfelt story, beautifully shared by Handelman, inspires you to also support a cause close to your heart, however you can.

Also in this week’s The Daily section, LN’s digital editor, staff writer and puppy fanatic, Robyn is sure to warm your heart. We hope you enjoy reading Effie’s journey to find her forever home.

All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner The word around town Congratulations to Jenifer Russell,

Shout out to Western Governors

Friendship Village Chesterfield’s

University for being honored with

community life services director,

the Arcus People’s Choice Award from

for receiving VOYCE’s Lifetime

the St. Louis Regional Chamber. The

Achievement Award. Every year,

Arcus award recognizes individuals and

VOYCE, an organization founded in

organizations in the community that

1979 that honors the exceptional

make St. Louis a more attractive place to

Angie Besendorfer, WGU

work of caregivers and recognizes

live, work and invest. Other finalists within

Missouri chancellor

excellence in person-centered care,

this category included Anheuser-

selects and recognizes individuals

Busch Packaging Group/Metal

nominated by their peers and

Container Corporation,

supervisors who excel in caring for the rights of residents in long-term care communities.

Congratulations to Russell on a wonderful recognition for her 22 years of service to area residents.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Jen Russell (center), community life services director at Friendship Village Chesterfield (FVC), shows off her VOYCE Lifetime Achievement Award to FVC residents Philip Zimmerman (left) who presents community travelogues; Madge Wiesner, weekly cookie

of Eastern Missouri, Maryville University and more.

baker extraordinaire for Village Care Center residents; and Bob Sortland, woodworker and leader of the seed-to-table program.

We’re Sorry: In the March 3 edition, the wrong photo credit was listed for the Cosmopolitan Events best party planner image. The photo was taken by White + Klump Photography. We apologize for the error.

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1328 Litzsinger Woods in Ladue $1,495,000 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths Total Living Area: 6,047 Square Feet Elegant yet casual 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home offers the best in main floor living located in a unique planned development of only 8 homes. The 2-story entry allows front to back views that open to gracious rooms with high ceilings and exquisite moldings and millwork throughout. Living room features a fireplace flanked by bookcases that could make a great office/den. The spacious formal dining room adjoins the great room with fireplace, wet bar, built-in bookcases and a back wall of French doors and windows which walk out to the deck overlooking incredible views of natural beauty. The kitchen/hearth room area has classic cabinetry with marble countertops, breakfast room with bay and laundry room.

The main floor master has lovely bath with shower and jet tub, his/ her custom closets, limestone floors and French doors that walk out to deck. Upstairs is a sitting room, 3 nice bedrooms and two baths. Great finished lower level with bar area, full bath, family room, exercise room and lots of storage.

OPEN 3/12, 1-3 PM

Marcy Byrne Listing Agent 314.750.5800

Price: $2,995,000 I Bedrooms: 5 I Baths: 4 Full & 3 Half I Total Living Area: 8,225 Square Feet

Price: $2,195,000 I Bedrooms: 5 I Baths: 5 Full & 2 Half I Total Living Area: 7,631 Square Feet

21 Upper Ladue in Ladue

2 Fordyce Lane in Ladue

Exceptionally handsome, traditional home is ideally located and situated on a breathtaking 1.9 acre lot. From the moment you enter the front door, you are welcomed with dramatic views of sweeping lawns and glorious amenities. Beautiful living room with fireplace and gracious dining room both have pretty bay windows looking out on the gorgeous setting with pool and gardens. Cozy library, with rich wood cabinetry, is adjacent to the well-appointed main floor master suite and solarium, and serves as a quiet retreat with fireplace and wet bar. The perfect heart of the home is the huge kitchen, which includes a separate entertaining kitchen for easy pool access, and has a peninsula with extra cabinetry and bar sink.

The stunning architectural details will entice you and all your guests to come inside everyday. Interior spaces designed

by Frederick Dunn. A smashing octagonally shaped room with floor-to-ceiling windows, transoms, handsome fireplace and a vast ceiling crowned with a glass dome, overlooking a 3.1+ acre lot. A stylish and renovated kitchen opens to a breakfast room and family room with a fireplace. Two wet bars, gallery for art, cozy den with fireplace, in home office and two 1/2 baths. Upstairs, bathed in year round sunlight, the bright and cheery master bedroom suite is a 870 square feet oasis of privacy with a vaulted ceiling and private balcony, his/her dressing rooms each with custom built-ins.

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nEW LISTInG | 1309 Eaglewinds Court Chesterfield $999,900

nEW LISTInG | 149 Central Avenue, Unit d Clayton $998,000

nEW LISTInG | 21 Upper Ladue Road Ladue $2,995,000

New LIstINg | 12437 Grandview Lake drive Sunset Hills $824,900

New LIstINgs 21 Upper LadUe road,Ladue.Exceptionallyhandsome,traditional home is ideally located and situated on a breathtaking 1.9 acre lot. 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths. $2,995,000 121 North BreNtwood tBB, Clayton. Premier Clayton builder to build custom home on fantastic residential lot located steps from all that Clayton has to offer. $2,750,000 59 BriarcLiff, Ladue. Commanding Colonial sits on over one half acre and includes an impressive circular drive and saltwater pool. 4+ bedrooms. $1,365,000. open 3/12, 1-3 pM 1309 eagLewiNds coUrt, Chesterfield. Open and spacious 2-story floor plan nestled on a cul-de-sac. Meticulously maintained.

Rockwood Schools. 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. $999,900 149 ceNtraL aveNUe, UNit d, Clayton. Spacious ideally located condo with a large terrace overlooking Central Ave. The spacious open interior floorplan has a bright and light interior. $998,000 12437 graNdview Lake drive, Sunset Hills. Outstanding floor plan this atrium ranch offers so many upgraded features!

Main floor master suite. Walkout lower level. $824,900 9 wiLLow hiLL, Ladue. Inviting 4 bedroom and 2 1/2 bath home on a large lot in one of Ladue’s most popular neighborhoods.

Partially finished lower level. $749,000. open 3/12, 1-3 pM 1802 MaNor hiLL, Town & Country. 4 bed and 2 bath rustic ranch on private 1.57 acres. Perfect opportunity to update or to build in premiere location. $579,000. open 3/12, 1-3 pM 710 soUth haNLey road, UNit 9c, Clayton. Stylish unit with a bright south exposure. Eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and a pantry. 3 bedrooms. $349,000

nEW LISTInG | 9 Willow Hill Ladue $749,000 open 3/12, 1-3 pM 1131 piNetree LaNe, Webster Groves. 3 bedroom and 2 full bath home in the middle of the block! Walk to businesses and restaurants on nearby Watson Road. $225,000. open 3/12, 1-3 pM 2619 haMptoN road, St. Charles. Fabulously renovated townhome. Large open concept floorplan. Spacious patio off kitchen perfect for entertaining. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. $159,950

LuxuryCollection 171 North BeMistoN aveNUe, Clayton.

11 Upper whitMoor drive, Weldon Spring.

11 BreNtMoor park, Clayton.

8 fordyce LaNe, Ladue.

9 arrowhead estates, Chesterfield.

28 twiN spriNgs LaNe, Ladue.

8956 MoydaLgaN road, Ladue.

241 LiNdeN aveNUe, Clayton.

3784 doc sargeNt road, Pacific.

BLUffs of st. aLBaNs, St. Albans.

111 graNd MeridieN forest ct., Wildwood.

150 caroNdoLet pLaza, UNit 1701, Clayton.

2 fordyce LaNe, Ladue.

20 fordyce LaNe, Ladue.

25 raNdeLay drive, Ladue.

6 appLe tree LaNe, Ladue.

555 deer vaLLey coUrt, St. Albans.

32 westMoreLaNd pLace, CWE. 10183 wiNdiNg ridge, Ladue.

5105 LiNdeLL BoULevard, CWE. 1328 LitzsiNger woods, Ladue.

37 portLaNd pLace, CWE. 12033 roByN park drive, Westwood.

9044 cLaytoN road, Ladue Schools.

213 trooN coUrt, St. Albans.

2 LitzsiNger LaNe, Ladue.

14790 sUgarwood traiL, Chesterfield.

16656 aNNas way, Chesterfield.

9052 cLaytoN road, tBB, Richmond Heights.

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24 west wiNdrUsh creek, Creve Coeur.

742 chaMpeix LaNe, Creve Coeur.

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RESIdEnTIAL HOMES 8 gLeN creek LaNe, Ladue.

$999,900

nEW LISTInG | 59 Briarcliff Ladue $1,365,000 open 3/12, 1-3 pM 318 east swoN aveNUe, Webster Groves.

34 coUNtryside LaNe, Frontenac.

46 westwood coUrt, Town & Country.

1401 wiNdgate way LaNe, Chesterfield.

362 MerLot LaNe, St. Albans.

40 coNway cLose, Ladue.

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103 grayBridge road, Ladue.

369 MerLot LaNe, St. Albans.

2723 wyNNcrest MaNor, Wildwood.

2450 herMitage hiLL LaNe, Frontenac.

397 gLeN hoLLow, St. Albans.

17 LawreNce drive, Ladue Schools.

776 viLLage view circLe, St. Albans.

12692 sprUce poNd drive, Town & Country.

450 MapLe rise path, Chesterfield.

1654 gardeN vaLLey drive, Wildwood.

770 savaNNah crossiNg way, Town & Country.

16411 forest gate LaNe, Wildwood.

6202 westMiNster pLace, CWE. 3609 Bassett woods drive, Pacific.

3926 BoUqUet road, Pacific.

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13149 hUNtercreek ridge road, des Peres.

14795 greeNLoch coUrt, Chesterfield.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS OF GREATER ST. LOUIS

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elebrating 100 years of service to the region, the American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis helps those in need every single day. Since Jan. 22, 1917, the chapter’s volunteers have responded to house fires, floods, tornadoes and even international wars.

Each year, the American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis honors area residents at a Heroes Breakfast. This year, these heroes will be recognized in the categories of disaster relief, military, blood services, good Samaritan, emergency medical, nurse, law enforcement, firefighter and community impact.

Regional CEO Cindy Erickson says the breakfast is all about honoring people who were going about their daily business and saw someone in need.

“The breakfast really focuses on our mission,” Erickson says. “We usually have about 500 people and are able to truly honor these individuals who have done tremendous things for other people.”

The mission of the American Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Those being honored at the breakfast perfectly embody that.

Also at the breakfast, attendees will have the chance to learn about how the American Red Cross has been able to help the St. Louis community for 100 years.

In celebration of this milestone, the organization has monthly activities planned.

The week of Jan. 22, participating buildings and landmarks were lit up red to mark the anniversary. In February, the Red Cross announced an art project competition that invites all local artists to design a poster that celebrates the milestone. This month, there will be a Society of Women Leaders centennial event on March 22 at the Anheuser-Busch Biergarten, featuring Col. Laura Lenderman. Lenderman is the

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commander of the 375th Air Mobility Wing at Scott Air Force Base and will speak about how women’s roles in the military have changed since 1917. April’s event will be the Heroes Breakfast, followed by a community appreciation celebration in May and a celebration in June at Scott Air Force Base featuring the USAF Thunderbirds. Events will continue throughout the year.

“We are so delighted to be able to celebrate our centennial this year,” Erickson says.

“It’s all about our volunteers who work so hard to make sure people aren’t forgotten.”

One of the biggest disasters Erickson says the American Red Cross responds to is single-family fires. The day LN spoke with Erickson, she said they had responded to three separate fires.

“We ended up providing lodging for two families and providing all of them with emergency assistance when they needed it,” she says. “When someone is standing on their front lawn watching their house burn, our volunteers are there to help.”

Nationally, the American Red Cross makes a push the weekend of daylight saving time to encourage the public to check their smoke alarm batteries when they change their clocks. Partnering with the St. Louis Fire Department, the American Red Cross hopes to install more than 1,200 alarms over the weekend of March 11 and 12.

The campaign to install smoke alarms has already saved seven lives in the St. Louis region and 159 lives nationwide in only two years. Individuals who cannot physically install an alarm or cannot afford one can call the Red Cross Smoke Alarm Hotline at 314-516-2797.

American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis, 10195 Corporate Square, Creve Coeur, 314-516-2800, redcross.org

April 11, 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. (registration starts at 7:15 a.m.) | Union Station, 1820 Market St., St. Louis We are celebrating heroes in our community. Please join us for this inspirational fundraising event, and get ready to raise funds for our neighbors in need!

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2017 PLATINUM LIST PARTY

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t. Louis’ most affluent audience of tastemakers and trendsetters chose the area’s top businesses to make the annual Ladue News Platinum List. The winners and runners-up were celebrated at this year’s Platinum List Party, which took place at Palladium Saint Louis. Guests were among the first to find out who the winners and runners-up are before the annual Platinum List edition hit the streets on Fri., March 3. Guests enjoyed music, savory bites, tasty treats, an open bar, product samples and a complimentary gift bag at the end of the evening.

This year’s Platinum List was sponsored by Laura McCarthy Real Estate.

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The Platinum List Party was a celebration of the relationship between the talented and hardworking individuals who bring good art, food, entertainment and business to our area and our audience of tastemakers and trendsetters who elevated them to the top of our list.

We were pleased to bring patrons and providers together to honor this special relationship and shine a bright light on our honorees.

ANDREA GRIFFITH, LADUE NEWS GENERAL MANAGER (PICTURED WITH KATHY BEILEIN, PRESIDENT OF LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE, RIGHT)

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Emily Kohler Tintera, Mandi Hesser

Dale and Ellie Huff

Ryan and Julie Gantner, Zachary White, Lynn Andel and Keith Manzer

Marcia and Bob Leonard

Billy and Kathy Bitting

Thomas and Claire Applewhite

Brian Wilson, Missy Wilson

Rachelle Baumer, Sherry Wolff, Ellen Calder

Stacey Acree, Stephanie Turner, Ann Fendelman

Simon Rhim, Doug Winship, Holly Heflin, Jonathan Williams, Tom Neusel

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GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON

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he American Heart Association recently hosted its Go Red For Women Luncheon to celebrate National Wear Red Day. Approximately 800 women in red attended at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, St. Louis. The event brought St. Louis-area women together to attend educational sessions on being heart-healthy. This year’s program featured a panel of health experts, with KTVI broadcaster Jasmine Huda discussing ways to “step into change” and reduce cardiovascular risk factors. Chairing the event were Lisa Nichols and Ruth Saphian.

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The Go Red for Women Luncheon is a hallmark event for the American Heart Association and the St. Louis community. Each year, the Go Red for Women Luncheon is the regional focal point in the association’s effort to encourage women to embrace a heart-healthy lifestyle and raise critical dollars for research and education.

EL ROGERS, GO RED FOR WOMEN DIRECTOR

Debbie Teeter, Jesseca Colodonato, Senija Dulbic, Melanie Billhartz, Karen Miener

Amy Jo Love, Lin Servizzi, Jayne Prior

Debra Hollingsworth, Peter Neidorff

Colleen Wilkerson, Susan Koeterer

Lisa Hays, Julie Davidson

Linda Legg, Patti Bauer, Jeanne Fischer

Mimi Twardowski, Beth Kinzel

Karen Meehan, Debbie Monks

Michael Lim, Sarah Johnson

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The Orlando Family Foundation for Charities

A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY GALA

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“golden opportunity” presented by The Orlando Family Foundation for Charities highlighted the Orlando family’s 17th annual fundraising gala, a sparkling, gold-themed event inspired by the family’s 50th year in business.

This unique fundraiser encouraged guests to purchase tables in the name of their favorite charity. After a lavish cocktail party, elegant seated dinner and exciting live auction, the name of each charity represented went into a drawing.

Three names were pulled, and those charities will split the proceeds for the evening. This year, with 38 individual charities represented in the drawing, Families ROC, Daughters of St. Paul and Feed My People won. The Orlandos have high hopes to reach a goal of $106,000 to split among the three. That magic number would put The Orlando Family Foundation for Charities over $1,000,000 awarded since its inception in 2000.

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We are thrilled to be able to bring so many people together in the spirit of giving.

Three lucky organizations will bring home extra funds to further their mission.

Everyone that attends will bring home the memory of an unforgettable evening!

JAN ORLANDO AND SAM ORLANDO SR., FOUNDERS OF THE ORLANDO FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR CHARITIES

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Independence Center

DANCING WITH THE ST. LOUIS STARS

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ancing with the St. Louis Stars recently took place at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The 650 guests enjoyed the terpsichorean talents of eight St. Louis community leaders who took part in the fundraiser/dance competition. With stage lighting figuratively setting the ballroom ablaze, the star couples danced with their hearts to build awareness for mental illness – the event benefits Independence Center – and together raised more than $836,000. Jim Brennan and Lucy Fitzgerald were crowned Dance Champions and Dancing MVPs after raising more than $257,000 in votes and $200,007 overall.

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Marcela Hawn, Robert McKenney, Robin Wentworth

Jared Luther, Claire Kellett

Nina Middendorf, Ron Dauherty

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‌Sat., March 11

TREE House of Greater St. Louis will host AN EVENING OF POSSIBILITIES at the Foundry Art Centre to benefit the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. 6 p.m. (thstl.org)

Sat., March 11

St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association will hold its 10th annual TRIVIA NIGHT at the Moolah Shrine Temple. Proceeds will help benefit the association’s scholarship program. 7 p.m. (ldastl.org)

Sat., March 11

Rossman School will celebrate its 100-year legacy with a CENTENNIAL GALA at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. 6 p.m. (rossmanschool.org)

Sat., March 11

The Heartland Chapter of Lupus Foundation of American will host THE PURPLE BALL at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. 6 p.m. (lupus.org)

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“Everything we do centers on our mission … Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God,” Sandy Koller, executive director of SSM Health cardinal Glennon children’s Foundation, says. “It drives our medical care and goes beyond the hospital.”

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ssm health Cardinal Glennon has lived up to its mantra of extraordinary care by becoming the first level i pediatric trauma center and only dedicated pediatric rehabilitation unit in missouri. “Our hospital is unique in that not one child is turned away, no matter their economic situation,” koller states. “That [guiding principle] has been in place since the hospital was built in 1956.”

“We are able to provide exceptional health care right here in st. louis,” koller describes. “Families don’t have to travel far to find excellent [treatment].” The community’s support of ssm health Cardinal Glennon allows the hospital to continue bringing world-class medicine to the area.

“The [upcoming] fashion show will benefit The Costas Center inpatient cancer unit, with reading nooks being built in memory of Glennon Guild’s past president, Cindy Brooks, who passed away in 2015. The floor is being transformed with larger rooms for families, private bathrooms and state-of-the-art equipment,” koller describes.

The Glennon Guild, a women’s organization composed of 150-plus members, was

founded to support the growth of the children’s hospital. “These things could not happen without the Glennon Guild. it’s amazing … [The Guild] is a unified group of women for which we are thankful for their support as volunteers,” koller continues.

“We also are thankful for this year’s presenting sponsor, Dr. Brown’s Bottles.”

Cardinal Glennon continues to make history through innovative research and its dedicated team, as is evident by its recent recognition in three specialties in the 2016-17 Best Children’s hospitals list by U.s. News & World report. “Our mission is something i really admire, and it sets us apart,” koller shares. “We are proud to be the only freestanding, Catholic pediatric hospital in the country.”

ON THE BOARD: KElly BIcK Kelly Bick serves as president for Glennon Guild and, in her position, has seen the real difference SSM Health cardinal Glennon makes. “The thing you have to remember is all the lives cardinal Glennon has touched … Family members, children of friends – thousands and thousands of lives,” she says.

The women’s organization hosts a number of events and opportunities for people to support the hospital. “We raised more than $240,000 last year, not including the fashion show,” she claims. “In addition, the awareness piece is huge. Starting first with the fashion show, our longest-running tradition in its 38th year, and the Ladue News Show House. We also offer the Glennon card, a card that grants a 10-day period for the recipient to take advantage of a 20 percent discount through participating vendors, [of which] we have more than 300. All that money goes directly to cardinal Glennon.”

The annual fashion show and boutique have taken on a new evolution. “We wanted to do something fresh. We moved it to spring, the season of renewal, changing its name to Glennon Style,” Bick shares. “cindy Preszler, founder of weatherstl.com and former chief meteorologist at KSDK-TV 5, is our emcee. We always have a boutique, bringing back popular vendors and changing it up every year by including new vendors.”

The event still proudly serves the same purpose, supporting SSM Health cardinal Glennon. “The hospital helps identify a specific need. This year’s proceeds will renovate The costas center inpatient cancer unit. We are building out reading nooks in honor of the Guild’s past president, cindy Brooks. She was wonderful, humble, self-sacrificing – just awesome,” Bick describes.

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The club’s latest news is that the course is now managed by Troon, which gives members access to more than 270 golf courses all around the world – and Porto Cima is now one of the featured courses.

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May 15

10TH ANNUAL JIM HART CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC

ST. LOUIS APDA GOLF CLASSIC IN MEMORY OF JACK BUCK

To benefit Sunnyhill, Inc.

To benefit the St. Louis Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association

The Legends Golf Club 314-845-3900, sunnyhillinc.org/jimhart2017

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16TH ANNUAL DONALD DANFORTH JR. MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

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John Mozeliak talking sports during last year’s cocktail hour. Featuring a lunch buffet, dinner

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37TH ANNUAL WEST COUNTY YMCA GOLF CLASSIC To benefit the West County Family YMCA Old Hickory Golf Club 636-532-3100, gwrymca.org/westcounty

May 22

ST. ANDREW’S LOVING HOPE GOLF OUTING To benefit St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation

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32ND ANNUAL CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD/RMH GOLF TOURNAMENT To benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis Meadowbrook Country Club rmhcstl.com/golf

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Placed over a headboard or nightstand, the versatile, articulating Padma wall sconce by Windsor Smith for Arteriors Home ideally serves bedside reading.

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LET IT GO TO SOMEONE YOU KNOW.... AND TRUST Since 2012, Honest Junk Removal owners Jim Menner and Ben Boland have helped area customers dispose of unwanted items. They remove items, including but not limited to, appliances, furniture, exercise equipment, large TVs, hot tubs, fences, sheds, trampolines, and any exterior or interior debris/clutter.

Whether you are downsizing, moving , or staging your home for sale – They can help you with the unwanted items. No job is too small or too large.

Jim, Ben, and their trained, courteous, and reliable moving professionals, will insure the job is done right without damaging belongings or property. Honest Junk Removal makes every effort to remove items safely and efficiently. The staff takes the time to sort and separate items so that items can be properly disposed – donating or recycling whenever possible. They will save you money while protecting the environment.

Honest Junk Removal sets convenient and precise appointment times for each customer. They stay in constant contact with customers so there is no waiting for the crew to arrive at the scheduled time. Plus- you will know in advance who will be coming to your home.

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LADUE 26 Upper Ladue Road $5,625,000 Exquisite home 3.56 acres with pool JOHN RYAN 314-993-8000

LADUE 11 Apple Tree Lane $4,350,000 Custom home on 1.8 acres with pool JOHN RYAN 314-993-8000

LADUE 3 Pebble Creek Road $3,400,000 Luxury living in all 10,000 Sq Ft. Wow! SANDRA WALLICK 314-993-8000

LADUE 10 Larkdale Drive $2,350,000 6,400+Sq Ft spring completion JOHN RYAN 314-993-8000

CHESTERFIELD 17291 Courtyard Mill $1,875,000 Spectacular custom-built home MARY GETTINGER 636-394-9300

TOWN AND COUNTRY 12918 North Topping Estates Drive $1,549,000 Rebuilt and remodeled 1.5-story SABINA DEHN 636-394-9300

ST. LOUIS 419 Rolling View Road $1,195,000 Spectacular 2-story NANCY FLYNN 636-394-9300

ST. LOUIS $1,150,000 1727 Stone Ridge Trails Spacious and light filled home STACIE FRYREAR 314-821-5885

KIRKWOOD 129 East Clinton 3C & D $975,000 Sophisticated Condo, 4,147 Sq Ft MARGIE KERCKHOFF 636-394-9300

KIRKWOOD 807 Lockett Road $969,000 Immaculate home 4BR/4.5BA stunning MARY MCCURLEY 314-993-8000

WENTZVILLE 9724 Avondale Hills Lane $949,900 Privacy serenity and ultimate luxury CHAD MATLICK 636-561-1000

CREVE COEUR $897,000 61 East Ladue Estates Drive Spacious updated 4BR/4.5BA Ranch MARY GENTSCH 314-993-8000

LADUE 23 Dwyer Place $895,000 Great open floor plan, finished lower-level JOHN RYAN 314-993-8000

CHESTERFIELD 340 Willow Weald Path $875,000 In sought after reserve CANDY CITRIN 636-532-0200

LADUE 1 Ladue Manor $849,500 Ranch renovation in Ladue 3+BR STEVEN MATHES 314-993-8000

CREVE COEUR 4 Chilton Lane $849,500 6BR/4.5BA pool, 1+acre, Ladue school STEVEN MATHES 314-993-8000

OLIVETTE 8 Forsythia Lane $749,500 Custom home 4BR, 3,700 Sq Ft, Ladue schools STEVEN MATHES 314-993-8000

ST. CHARLES 2389 Spring Mill Estates Drive $719,900 Impeccable 1.5-story, gated community HELEN REID 314-993-8000

CHESTERFIELD 2027 Brook Hill Ridge Drive $695,000 Stately brick 1.5-story ETTY MASOUMY 636-394-9300

CHESTERFIELD 1131 Cabinview Court $675,000 Stunning, open and spacious 2-story MARGIE KERCKHOFF 636-394-9300

CHESTERFIELD 43 Chesterfield Lakes Road $650,000 5BR home on 3+ acres MARY GETTINGER 636-394-9300

DES PERES 1024 Lindemann Road $615,000 Elegant and functional home TONJA BUSIEK 636-532-0200

BALLWIN 418 Indian Hill Court $595,000 5,000 Sq Ft and exudes charm COLLEEN LAWLER 636-532-0200

CHESTERFIELD 9 Jennycliffe Lane $575,000 Beautifully updated home on 1+ acre KATHLEEN WOODWORTH 636-394-9300

ST. LOUIS 7186 Delmar $550,000 1920’s gem! 3 car garage, large lot BETH FAGAN 314-993-8000

CREVE COEUR 12536 Falling Leaves Court $510,000 1.5-story 5 BR/3BA plus 2 half baths MARY GENTSCH 314-993-8000

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ST. LOUIS 6327 Devonshire Avenue $355,900 Traditional 2 story, St. Louis Hills JIM BRODERICK 314-821-5885

FENTON 5179 Romaine Spring Drive $334,500 5BR/3.5BA with 3,900+ Sq Ft living space GAIL GILMORE 314-965-3030

CHESTERFIELD 803 Brae Court $329,000 3BR/3BA end condo; backs to trees ROSA KIM 314-878-9820

OLIVETTE 1140 Collingwood Drive $324,999 New 1.5-story custom home, Ladue schools STEVEN MATHES 314-993-8000

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Design

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By Robyn Dexter

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hen the client wanted help creating the perfect lakeside retreat for her family and friends, Diane Rosen of Diane Rosen Interiors stepped up to the mast.

Rosen had done the client’s house in St. Louis and was now helping with her house at Porto Cima in the Lake of the Ozarks.

This particular room was a tricky one: It wasn’t square, but it needed to sleep nearly a dozen boys ages 5 to 13.

“The whole premise is meant to accommodate nephews and nieces and other family and friends,” Rosen says. “This space was originally two rooms, so we removed a wall to open up the space.”

Since Pirates of the Caribbean was popular at the time, Rosen drew inspiration from that film and its sequels for the space.

“The lockers are part of that,” she says. “Closets are too boring, so I wanted to do something fun for the boys.”

To the left of the pictured space is a bathroom and a built-in entertainment wall that houses a TV with an Xbox and games.

“The boys really love it,” she says. “It was such a fun project.”

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Market-Ready

Real estate

By Brittany Nay

Local agents offer advice for prepping your home to hit the market.

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efore homeowners place the “For Sale” sign in the front yard, it’s important to envision their property through buyers’ eyes, local real estate agents say.

When preparing a home for the fiercely competitive St. Louis real estate market, sellers should contact a local real estate agency to inquire about its services and how an agent can help them make their property as move-in ready as possible, notes Christy Thompson, an agent with Janet McAfee Real Estate in Ladue. “You might have become accustomed to the look of your chipped front door or the dingy carpet-runner down the hallway, but it’s the first thing a buyer might notice,” Thompson says. “Small fixes, such as a new coat of paint, carpet cleaning and a visit from the window washer are easy items to check off your list.” Thompson also recommends removing excess furniture and clutter that can crowd rooms and distract from the features of your home.

Sam Hall of Warner Hall Thornhill at Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty in Clayton agrees that sellers should perform a walk-through of their home and compile a list of the small issues that need to be addressed to make the property market-ready. “Cracks in the walls or discoloration on the ceiling can signal to buyers that the home is not well-kept and has issues they have to fix if they buy it,” Hall says. “We try to help make the house look brand-new – or an older house look as good as possible.”

Creating a customized plan for the sellers is essential, notes Jill Kelly, an agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate in Chesterfield. “The plan always begins with an honest evaluation of what the home needs to be marketready, to include purging, cleaning, painting, staging, cosmetic updates and repairs,” Kelly says. “I always state my motto, ‘Clean sells,’ and look for simple changes that will not break the bank. For instance, changing the color of the front door and the shutters can make all the difference.” Kelly has an excellent contractor she recommends to complete everything and get a home market-ready.

Keith Manzer, an agent with Laura McCarthy Real Estate in Clayton, recommends homeowners bring aboard a fresh set of trusted eyes. “Put yourself in the [buyer’s] shoes,” Manzer says, “and hire a stager or a friend who has a good eye for [style and design].” Outside, he says it’s important that the front door extends a warm and welcoming first impression, and inside, sellers should neatly store any clutter, repaint in neutral colors and place furniture in attractive groupings.

A common question agents help home sellers through is when to place their

property on the market. Thompson advises clients to list their house as soon as they are ready, regardless of season, with the exception of the month of December, when buyers are distracted by the holidays. “Well-priced homes available during the winter or late summer months often sell more quickly,” she notes. “With fewer choices on the market, there is less competition for sellers, and buyers feel a sense of urgency to submit an offer.”

One of the most common problems homeowners tackle when preparing to sell their home is the proper staging to attract the best possible price, Hall says, noting that today’s “HGTV effect” is a stumbling block for some sellers. “They watch these shows and start to do what they say: Declutter and remove personal photographs and artwork,” he explains. “But in our markets of Clayton, Ladue and the central corridor, this can remove the character from the house, and it looks very sterile. These personal items can help [buyers] envision themselves in the house, so we help them stage in an attractive way that doesn’t take the personality out of the home.”

Another challenge sellers face is the emotional aspect of letting go of their home, local agents say. “[When] a family has lived in a home for a long time, [there can be] years of accumulated memories and possessions to consider,” Thompson says. “I know firsthand how emotional a move from a longtime home can be, and I do all I can to connect these sellers with handymen to make necessary repairs, estate sale companies to assist with [any] unneeded items, and even to find the right packing and moving company.”

Hall says he often helps families in a career or life-stage transition – a difficult time to sell a home.

“The challenge is how do we make a neglected house feel alive again, so we help sellers make the property look as enticing as possible by getting it clean and completing small repairs that will make it photograph well,” he says. “[In] this day and age, it’s 100 percent about photography and videography – because the hardest part is getting the [buyer] out from [behind] the computer to tour the house in person.”

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate, 17050 Baxter Road, No. 200, Chesterfield, 636-537-0300, bhhsall.com Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, 8301 Maryland Ave., No. 100, Clayton, 314-725-0009, sothebysrealty.com Janet McAfee Real Estate, 9889 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-997-4800, janetmcafee.com Laura McCarthy Real Estate, multiple locations, lauramccarthy.com

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For more than 70 years, Laura McCarthy Real Estate has been finding St. Louis homebuyers their dream residences.

Laura McCarthy has been thriving for decades because of the savvy agents and staff who work tirelessly to meet the needs of each client. Swing by its two offices (29 The Boulevard in Clayton or 2730 N. Ballas Road in Town and Country), call 314-725-5100 or 314-569-1177, or visit laurammcarthy.com to learn how you, too, can turn your real estate dreams into a reality.

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Satisfaction GUARANTEED 11 westmoreland place – $1,324,000

Edited by Amanda Dahl | Photos supplied by Laura McCarthy Real Estate

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18 Clermont lane – $2,349,000

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he reviews of Laura McCarthy Real Estate have spread through St. Louis via word-of-mouth and written testimonials, making it well-known to every native St. Louisan: If you sell or buy with Laura McCarthy Real Estate, satisfaction is guaranteed!

AGent testiMoniAls: “It has taken me so long to gather words to thank you for all your help, expertise, diligence, creativity, boundless compassion and kindness during our search for a new home … And once again, using your magical skills to help us sell.” – Mary M., written to agent liz st. Cin

“Perhaps the best decision we made when relocating to St. Louis was working with Helen Costello. She was quick to understand the ingredients we sought in a house. She guided us through the transaction process with skill and efficiency, and helped connect us with resources in the community.” – Brian H., written about agent Helen Costello

“I can’t say enough about the experience we had with Lucyann Boston. She was phenomenal. When we first met Lucyann, we knew we could do this and get the house of our dreams. She gave us good, honest and quick advice to help us not only buy our dream house but sell our existing [one].” – Jamie M., written about agent lucyann Boston

“Not only did [Nancy] guide me through the morass of complexities involved in purchasing my condo before I sold my house, she even helped haul over some of the items that were too fragile for the professional movers.” – Kathryn M., written about agent nancy percy

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“I believe you are very fortunate to have such a dedicated member of the Laura McCarthy team. The level of professionalism exhibited has been unparalleled in any real estate transaction [through which] we have [gone]. I [am] very happy to recommend Missy Fish and Laura McCarthy to other prospective clients for a job well done!”

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13320 Buckland Hall Road Town and Country new hOMe COMing SOOn!

533 FairwayS CirCLe, Creve COeur

Eight year new, 1.5-story custom home by Berkley with 4 BD, 7,000+ SF on three levels, backing to Creve Coeur Golf Course!....$1,349,500

Open House March 14th 11-1:30

new LiSTing!

10144 FieLdCreST Lane, Ladue

New custom home under construction on premier level wooded .41-acre cul-de-sac lot!

By Dominion Homes with 4BD, 3.5 bath, 1.5-story with 3,349 SF....$959,000 new LiSTing!

1 Ladue ManOr, Ladue

Professional ranch renovation situated on a .71-acre wooded walkout lot. Approximately 3,550 square feet of living area including the finished lower level plus the Home Protection Plan.

....$849,500

4 ChiLTOn Lane, Creve COeur (Ladue SChOOLS)

6 BD, 4.5 bath 1.5-story, with 4,278 SF on a 1.18 acre level wooded site. Swimming pool and Home Protection Plan!.....$849,500

new hOMe COMing SOOn!

new hOMe COMing SOOn!

10124 FieLdCreST Lane, Ladue

New custom home to be built by Dominion Homes 4BD, 3.5 bath, 1.5-story, 3,200 SF, .34-acre lot.

One of nine new homes to be built in neighborhood.....$934,900

10147 FieLdCreST Lane, Ladue

New 4BD, 3 bath, ranch custom home to be built by MC Modern Concepts.

3,200 SF on .57-acre cul-de-sac lot....$899,900 COMing SOOn!

JuST COMpLeTed new hOMe!!

11 nanTuCkeT Lane, Creve COeur (Ladue SChOOLS)

8 FOrSyThia Lane, OLiveTTe

New custom home by ARKO—Just completed in Ladue Schools.

Two-story, 4 BD, 3.5 baths, 3,700 SF. .46-acre. Loaded with upgrades......$749,500

5 BD, 5 bath, 1.5 story home 4,028 SF with two master suites and an elevator on a .46-acre site.....$679,999 SOLd

under COnTraCT

16 weSTwOOd COunTry CLuB grOundS, weSTwOOd Golden opportunity to renovate or teardown and build new—spacious 5 BD, 5 bath, 2-story with approx.

4,589 SF of space on 3 levels sitting on spectacular 1.72-acres backing to Westwood Country Club Golf Course.

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uality and elegance can be found throughout this exquisite brick 1.5 sty 6 bedroom home built and remodeled by Grotpeter in the gated premier Buckland Hall Subdivision. Lets begin with the 1.8 acre private cul-de-sac lot, 4 car garage, circle drive, cedar shake roof, walkout finished lower level, saltwater pool and screened outdoor room with stone fireplace. Main floor master with luxury bath. Feel the warmth and romantic charm throughout this 10,000 sf. very special residence.

Gorgeous oak hardwood floors throughout, 10’+ vaulted, coffered, tongue & groove ceilings. Geothermal systems.

Offered at $2,995,000

Stunning 2-story farmhouse on 5.55-acres. 4 BD, 2 full and 2 half baths, 3,455 SF in wine country with million dollar views plus the Home Protection Plan......$649,000 new priCe

1140 COLLingwOOd Lane, OLiveTTe (Ladue SChOOLS)

750 Cherry Tree Lane, 9734 BOnhOMMe eSTaTeS OLiveTTe OLiveTTe (Ladue SChOOLS) Outstanding 4 BD, 2 bath ranch (Ladue SChOOLS) Teardown-New home to be built

by Berkley. Two story, 4 BD, 2.5 Baths. Opportunity to custom build in lovely tree lined infill neighborhood in Ladue schools.....$629,000

on wooded .45-acre cul-de-sac lot in adjacent to Stacy Park and across the street from Old Bonhomme Elementary School.....$415,000

under COnTraCT

7614 deLMar BOuLevard, univerSiTy CiTy

Move-in ready! Two-story Ranch with approximately 2,700 charmer with three bedrooms, SF on two levels includes Home New custom home! 3 BD, 2.5 bath, two baths, renovated kitchen and 1.5-story with granite kitchen, Protection Plan. Walkout .35-acre baths, fenced yard, wood floors, luxury baths, wood floors. lot. Loaded with updates--super flagstone patio, and the Home Protection Plan.....$259,900 buy!...$339,900 Move-in ready.....$324,999

526 Sarah Lane #33, Creve COeur Saratoga two bedroom, two bath, 3rd floor unit in an elevator building with golf course view....$210,000

Residential lots FoR sale new Listing - 20 Lawrence drive, Creve Coeur: .46-acre building lot Creve Coeur in Ladue Schools $250,000 Final site on Fieldcrest Lane - 10101 Fieldcrest Lane, Ladue: .40-acre building lot in the Heart of Ladue. .....................................................................................................................................................................$225,000

Carla Borgard - Broker/Agent

under Contract - 10116 Fieldcrest Lane, Ladue: .34-acre building lot in the Heart of Ladue.. ...........$225,000

Your Neighborhood Specialist - Experience Matters

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under Contract - 10111 Fieldcrest Lane, Ladue: .34-acre building lot in the Heart of Ladue.. ............$225,000

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under Contract - 10049 Fieldcrest Lane, Ladue: .50-acre building lot in the Heart of Ladue........... $200,000

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luxury LISTINGS ‌106 Ambleside Lane | CREVE COEUR

Kitsy Sheahan Jon Mendelson, REALTORS 314-922-9069, jonmendelson.com

171 N. Bemiston Ave. | CLAYTON

Kathleen Lovett Janet McAfee Real Estate

314-610-7408, janetmcafee.com/kathleenlovett

This spectacular custom-built home on a

13320 Buckland Hall Road | TOWN AND COUNTRY Carla Borgard Coldwell Banker Gundaker

314-580-2744 (direct), 636-394-9300 (office), cbgundaker.com

By Amanda Dahl

4 Chilton Lane | CREVE COEUR Steve Mathes & Joe Mathes Coldwell Banker Gundaker

314-503-6533 (Steve), 314-276-1604 (Joe), stevemathes.com Residing on an acre-plus in the Ladue

private, elaborately landscaped 1.25-acre

Residing in the heart of Old Town Clayton,

Elegance and quality are trademarks of this

School District, this fabulous 1.5-story

lot features tiered gardens, a waterfall, a dry

this unique gem delivers the ultimate in

exquisite 1.5-story brick home. Built and

home boasts 6 bedrooms, including two

creek and a spacious yard for entertaining.

lavish urban living. Awaken in the main-

remodeled by Grotpeter, it resides on a

master suites, and 4.5 bathrooms in 4,200-

This gorgeous residence has been

floor master suite, with his-and-her baths

private cul-de-sac and offers a main-floor

plus square feet. Enjoy a finished lower

meticulously maintained and tastefully

and closets. Delight in the grand great

master bedroom, walk-out finished lower

level, a swimming pool and updates found

improved. Plus, it offers a fabulous central

room, with a custom built-in entertainment

level, saltwater pool and screened outdoor

throughout. The residence offers a home

location. $1.349 million

center, wet bar and walk-in wine room,

room, with a stone fireplace. Endless

protection plan, a whole-house generator

along with the home’s many offerings.

amenities and excellent craftsmanship can

and more. $849,500

be found throughout.

9858 Copper Hill Drive | LADUE Patti Leonard RedKey Realty Leaders 314-283-3147 (direct), 314-692-7200 (office), redkeystlouis.com There is nothing to be done in this meticulously renovated home other than to simply enjoy it. Relax in the newly added master suite, boasting 1,000 square feet of pure heaven. The great room, kitchen and luxuriously large dining room prove to be perfect spaces for special gatherings or everyday living.

1337 S. Mason Road |

27 Oakleigh Lane | LADUE

Kim Carney Coldwell Banker Premier Group 2203 S. Big Bend Blvd., Suite 200, 314-422-7449 (direct), 314-336-1924 (office), thecarneyteam.com

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

TOWN AND COUNTRY

Discover a sprawling stone estate residing on 4.5-plus acres in Town and Country. The residence tantalizes with a chef’s kitchen, beamed family room, loggia and impressive lower level, featuring a movie theater and more. The main-floor master wing offers his-and-her offices and closets, a sitting room and a stupendous bath. $3.895 million

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The Kirk Holton Team 8301 Maryland Ave., Suite 100, 314-725-0009, dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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Uncover this incredible Colonial nestled within the heart of Ladue. Its sophisticated

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Keith R. Manzer Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-609-3155 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com This is a chance of a lifetime to own a

acres. The home’s 10,000 square feet of

This 3-story home, designed in 1912,

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patio. The home features a superb pool

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This luxurious abode greets you with a

finishes. More than 5,500 square feet of

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iscover this gorgeous equestrian estate, built by Maritz & Young, right in the heart of Ladue. This rare find sits majestically on 4 acres, combining modern amenities with a grandeur of years gone by. The riding ring and 2-stall stable are just the beginning of this residence’s wonderful surprises. Step inside the stately foyer, complete with a curved staircase, and slip into the sunken formal living room, covered by a beamed ceiling, which offers a fireplace and exit to the screened-in porch. The new kitchen area impresses, with premium appliances and a center island, while the adjoining family room offers a cozy refuge for you and yours. Likewise, the roomy master suite delivers an escape, with its spalike bath. The lower level features numerous niceties, such as a wine cellar and media room, and even the flagstone terrace proves a draw as it expands across the entire length of the abode.

KEITH R. MANZER 314-609-3155 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com Laura McCarthy is a residential real estate company with expertise in the neighborhoods along St. Louis’ central corridor. Founded in 1944, Laura McCarthy consistently is ranked among St. Louis’ top real estate companies in sales volume. Many of its 100-plus agents specialize in the luxury real estate market, but all are familiar with St. Louis’ neighborhoods from the Central West End to those on the Highway 40-64 corridor to Chesterfield and the St. Charles area.

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his contemporary stone manse greets you with double doors, inviting you to explore its glamorous interiors and exceptional exterior.

Originally built in the ’30s, an addition modernized the residence, elevating it through dramatic design. See yourself lounging in the grandiose great room, naturally lit through surrounding window walls and a vaulted ceiling, with skylights. Fix a feast or some quick bites in the kitchen, which boasts custom cabinets and a Thermador Professional 6-burner gas stove. Hosting is made easy with an inspired lower level, featuring a recreation room, wine cellar, exercise room, sauna and more. As warmer days approach, you and yours naturally will be drawn to the home’s walk-out patio and 2-plus acres. Slip away to the master suite for the luxurious treatment, with a steam shower and jetted tub, a custom walk-in closet, a limestone fireplace and an expanse of windows. Between beamed ceilings and sunlit spaces, this abode is sure to captivate.

TED WIGHT 314-607-5555 (direct), 314-725-0009 (office), dielmannsothebysrealty.com Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty combines the local expertise of a boutique agency with the global connections of a centuries-old brand. The company is proud to be the St. Louis affiliate of the Sotheby’s International Realty network, an international collection of real estate companies chosen for their history and reputation of providing a high level of client services. The services of 100 agents and its global resources make Dielmann Sotheby’s unique in the St. Louis market.

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FEATURE: KAT’S CLOSET

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lushed cheeks, bubblegum popping, the rising sun … These seemingly unrelated things all share one attractive trait: They all look pretty in pink. With spring on the horizon, no color suits the season more. Here’s the lowdown on how to use this classic color in bold new ways: 1. Get creative, using Cover Shot Eye Palettes by Smashbox. Imitate a shimmery pale sunrise with the Bold kit or a fiery sunset pink with the addition of the Ablaze kit. Available for $29 at Smashbox (smashbox.com).

2. Bend light to your will with this seemingly scientific product by Guerlain. Météorites Happy

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Glow Blush is a pearlescent, multicolored translucent powder that mimics reflective light through blush and highlighter application. Available for $54 at Guerlain (guerlain.com).

3. Bare Melon Extra Lip Tint by Bobbi Brown delivers a peachy pink tint to your lips with a dose of shine. This little tool packs a whole lot of punch with its moisture-infusing formula.

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with Better Than Sex Mascara by Too Faced for a gorgeous finish to this look. Both are available through this dreamy brand collaboration in the Too Faced x Kat Von D Better Together Ultimate Eye Collection. Available for $65 at Sephora (sephora.com).

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‌Although it may have a bad rep, acrylic has grown more popular than ever in jewelry departments this season. By way of example, consider these acrylic earrings: lightweight, whimsical and so much fun they’ll make any outfit pop!

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Fashion

By Denise Kruse | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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at’s Closet’s striking blue truck, with its bright graphics and vibrant, multicolored chevron pattern, is hard to miss. And if the idea of a truck-turned-mobile boutique isn’t enough to catch your eye, 22-year-old owner and operator Katharyn “Kat” Fish says she gets plenty of double takes when people glance over to see her perched in the driver’s seat, flashing a quick smile and waving as the truck rumbles on to its next pop-up shop destination.

Mobile boutiques began emerging on the scene around 2010, when boutique owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in New York and Los Angeles noted the success of the food truck movement and modified the concept to be a fit for fashion. By 2014, the American Mobile Retail Association reported that in all 50 states, the industry had grown to nearly 500 fashion trucks. Young entrepreneurs like Fish are drawn to the lower barriers to entry, with startup costs at a fraction of what a brick-and-mortar store would entail. For the consumer’s benefit, the adage of “If you build it, they will come” has taken a customer-centric focus: Build it, and take it to them.

“I’m glad I went this route first,” Fish says of deciding to launch as a mobile boutique. “I didn’t take on that kind of debt, and it was better for me. Honestly, it’s worked out a lot better because my customer base is all over St. Louis, versus one area.”

A native of south St. Louis County, Fish was raised in a “very entrepreneurial” family.

“My parents have always owned their own businesses, as well as extended family and grandparents,” she says. “I knew it was something I wanted to do, but I had no idea how to do it – it kind of happened.”

Fish’s light-bulb moment occurred right after high school, as an 18-year-old enrolled in a freshman coding class at a local community college. For the class, Fish had to create several types of websites, and one assignment was an e-commerce site. “That’s where Kat’s Closet was really born,” she says. “I built the website, and after I did it, I thought, ‘I think I might actually want to do this.’” Fish dipped into her savings account, took a loan from her parents and began selling the Kat’s Closet collection online with clothes she purchased from retail markets in Dallas and LA. She expanded her business by doing local trunk shows at private

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homes and businesses, packing her inventory into her car to haul it from place to place.

She began looking into a storefront when she was 19 but was hit with sticker shock at the startup costs. “I started doing some research and stumbled upon a truck out in LA,” Fish recalls. Her research led her to discover the growing fashion-truck scene in St. Louis, and she knew she had found her place. “I have to do this, this is my niche, this is what I can do,” Fish told herself.

She tracked down an old, beat-up truck for sale in Illinois; its seller had bought it to use as a food truck, a plan about which he later changed his mind. “It was a metal box,” she says, which needed a lot of love.

Her business became her supportive family’s newest project, as Fish’s father, Randy, spent 10 months helping her restore the truck. The pair added insulation, put up wooden walls, painted the interior and added baseboards, and then hired Waser Cabinetry to add central pieces to create the effect of stepping into a massive 128-square-foot walk-in closet – complete with a dressing room – as shoppers enter the mobile boutique. Exterior design was done by The Graphics Co. in Sunset Hills – “It’s bright and colorful; you can’t miss it,” Fish says.

Kat’s Closet hit the streets of St. Louis in August 2015, setting up shop at corporate offices, business parks, restaurant parking lots, hair salons and, most notably, Truck Shop Saturday, a monthly event at Tower Grove Park that reflects the concept of large food-truck events but with a collection of retail trucks. Fish partnered with friend and fellow mobile entrepreneur Emily Ponath of Rack + Clutch to launch the program this past November, with events planned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month year-round.

With such limited space available compared to her brick-and-mortar contemporaries, Fish is very selective with the items she carries in her shop. “I really dive a lot into what’s on trend – I try to keep the trends of the season at the forefront of the store,” she says. Following fashion

bloggers and shopping the latest retail markets in Dallas and LA, Fish’s truck may lack basic T-shirts, but it always will have those statement pieces that will have people asking, “Where did you get that?”

“It’s more that middle-of-the-road, cute and casual, fun, even flirty, going-out-ona-Saturday-afternoon items – that one dress that’s going to stand out in a crowd or that top or blouse that everyone’s going to compliment,” Fish says. In addition to clothing, Kat’s Closet carries jewelry, scarves, sunglasses, handbags, wallets and cheeky coffee cups.

This spring, Fish is noting trends that are retaining their staying power – lace, stripes, pops of color, and shades of blue and green. The lush emerald green from fall is lightening up a bit, and gold jewelry remains queen.

For the year ahead, Fish plans to expand her reach by setting up additional pop-up shops each month and ramping up her private-party service. She provides the party service for free, with a minimum requirement of 15 guests. “I would like to see that side grow because it’s fun for people, and I enjoy that a lot – my favorite part is dressing people and making them feel good about themselves,” Fish says.

Kat’s Closet’s schedule is available on the mobile boutique’s website, as well as the Kat’s Closet app, which includes a truck tracker, easy online shopping and a Kat’s Closet loyalty program with special deals, alerts and events. Private parties can be scheduled through the Kat’s Closet website or by contacting Fish directly at kats.closet.net@gmail.com.

Kat’s Closet, 314-258-5288, katscloset.net

Katharyn “Kat” Fish, owner and operator of Kat’s closet

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Savory Oats Breakfast Bowl

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Story, recipe and photography by Sherrie Castellano

y ideal first meal of the day involves something savory, not sweet – something I can serve in a bowl and enjoy while snuggled up on the couch under a blanket, with a cup of

coffee in hand.

If you haven’t ever tried oats in a savory application, this is a great starting place. The oats create a solid base, the egg and Greek yogurt add protein, and the goat cheese and hot sauce bring a dash of umami, plus a little heat. It’s simple yet versatile, allowing for great flexibility with additions and toppings.

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SAVORY OATS BREAKFAST BOWL If you don’t like Greek yogurt, you can substitute sour cream or crème fraiche; feta is also great in place of the goat cheese.

Yields | 4 bowls | 2 cups rolled oats 4½ cups water ¼ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more for topping ¼ tsp granulated garlic 2 Tbsp goat cheese crumbles

salt, pepper and granulated garlic, and simmer for about 7

4 eggs

minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in goat cheese crumbles.

1 tsp hot sauce

Keep warm.

1 Tbsp Greek yogurt 1 tsp fresh cilantro

In a small saucepan, poach or fry eggs.

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Divide oats into four bowls. Top each with hot sauce, Greek

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heat, bring oats and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add

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In cases where the parties do not agree, the disposition can be complex. It can often become one of the biggest issues in the way of resolving the case. Many individuals ask their attorney what will happen with the house if they cannot agree.

Each case is different and different judges and courthouses might have different preferences. But all things being equal, there are generally three realistic possibilities in many cases.

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First, the parties might agree to put the house up for sale or the court might order it to be put up for sale. In these cases, the parties end up splitting any money earned through the sale of the home, in some ratio, after indebtedness is paid off, the real estate commission and the cost of the sale. Likewise, if any money is owed, the parties end up splitting whatever amount that turns out to be in some ratio.

The other two general possibilities involves either the husband or the wife retaining the house.

They then re-finance the house and buy out their spouse for their portion of the equity. To determine what that amount would be, a real estate appraisal becomes necessary in many cases where the parties cannot agree on the value.

There are certainly other pos-

sibilities and complexities that can come into play as well. For example, same parties may be completely unable to work together to sell the home. In those cases, the parties might agree, or the court might order, the appointment of a commissioner to referee and coordinate the sale. Of course, the commissioner would generally be paid a fee for these services.

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Happily Ever After

Effie

AND THE DELANEY FAMILY

By Robyn Dexter

‌ONCE UPON A TIME, EFFIE THE PIT

bull terrier was found wandering the streets of East St. Louis, pregnant. Gateway Pet Guardians took her in, and she gave birth to 10 puppies, all of whom were named after characters in The Hunger Games. Effie weaned her puppies, and they all went to forever families – while she waited at Gateway Pet Guardians for her forever home.

Jason Delaney and his daughters, 16 and 19 years old, had to put their dog down, and it had been about six months without a dog in their lives. Delaney knew it was time to get another pup.

“I had several friends who had gone through Gateway to do adoptions,” Delaney said. “I got online and found Effie and wanted to go meet her.”

Delaney took Effie outside to play and went for a walk. By the time they got back, about 15 minutes later, “it was a done deal.”

“I wanted to take her home right then, but I had to wait until that night,” Delaney says. “She snuggled up on the couch and knew this was where she was supposed to be.”

Delaney said that while all Effie’s puppies quickly went to forever families, Effie just wasn’t being adopted.

He was told that Effie had a lot of anxiety and could be destructive, but he didn’t care. Delaney wanted to give

Effie the best life he could.

“I’ve always had dogs. They’re not just dogs – they’re part of your family,” he says.

A week after Delaney adopted Effie, Gateway Pet Guardians called to see how everything was going.

“I told them my biggest concern was that while I have a king-size bed, I only get about six inches of it, and Effie gets the rest,” Delaney says with a laugh.

“She also makes sure I’m safe from all the squirrels in the backyard.”

They’ve had Effie for about six months, and Delaney says she really “completes the family.”

“Everyone who meets her absolutely loves her,” he says. “She’s beautiful, smart, regal, a total princess and a great protector.”

Delaney was a little worried about Effie meeting his parents, since they were used to small terriers and didn’t have much experience with bigger dogs; however, Effie won them over right away with kisses.

“I’m so fortunate to have gotten her,” Delaney says.

“There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day at work and hearing her tail thumping just inside the door.”

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Rovak Society Photo

I ride with the hope that the money I raise might include the last dollars needed for research that finds a cure. – RICK ROVAK

Dedicated volunteer Rick Rovak parlays his sales experience and photography skills into fundraising for charities including those aiding multiple sclerosis, breast cancer and more.

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fter spending 40 years traveling the world as a shoe salesman, Rick Rovak has parlayed his sales experience and expertise into fundraising and advocating on behalf of charities. Feeling blessed that his family is healthy, the 71-year-old spends countless hours each week using his persuasive and artistic skills to help those who are less fortunate. Small in stature but mighty in conviction, Rovak, in 2016, was the only person in the U.S. to be inducted into the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) Hall of Fame as the Advocacy Honoree.

His association with the MS Society’s Gateway Chapter began in 2001, the first year he rode in what was then called the MS 150 (now Bike MS). Rovak has participated in the ride each year since, some years riding as far as 200 miles in two consecutive days. After the 2017 ride in September, he will have raised approximately more than $100,000 for the organization. “I ride with the hope that the money I raise might include the last dollars needed for research that finds a cure,” he says. “I ride because I can.”

The cause of MS is still unknown. It’s an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of Rovak being inducted into the National Multiple Sclerosis information within the brain and between the brain Society Hall of Fame as the Advocacy Honoree.

Photo supplied and the body. On Sept. 9 and 10, Rovak will once again ride to help fund research and “find a cure for this horrific disease.” This year, Walk MS will be held April 1 in Forest Park to raise funds for people affected by MS. Rovak says he began volunteering for the local MS Society “right after I started taking part in their bike rides.” He volunteered to take photos at the area Walk MS events as well as the Women Against Multiple Sclerosis luncheon. He was then tapped to join the grant review committee and now chairs the government relations advisory committee, the advocacy wing of the organization. He has attended public policy conferences in Washington, D.C., as well as advocacy days in Jefferson City. He also was honored with the Inspiration Award by the Gateway MS (St. Louis organization in 2013.

Dedicated to creating memories through photography, Rovak says he bought his first Nikon camera at age 20, while Rovak at a Bike MS event. Photo by Scott Rovak preparing to travel through Europe on $5 a day. His intention was “to put together a photo journal of all the memories I would make.” What resulted, however, was a passion for photography that has enabled him to see life in a more detailed and rich way.

“I love capturing the beauty of land and its people on my journeys,” he says, adding that he’s traveled to almost 30 countries and 49 states (North Dakota being the missing link).

Photographs featuring barns, buildings, flowers, oceans, people, landscapes and wildlife are available for sale on his website. “I marvel When: April 1, site opens at 1 p.m., at nature,” Rovak walk begins at 2 p.m. says. “I was a Nikon fan until 2015, when I Where: Forest Park, Upper Muny Lot began photographing with a lightweight Cost: Registration is free. mirrorless Fuji camera.

A nice byproduct of my To Register: photography is that I walkmos.nationalmssociety.org have been able to use this talent to raise money for charities and provide a service.”

He has taken photographs to archive activities at Camp Rainbow, a free camp for children with cancer or blood disease, in the summers and at camp-ins at local pediatric oncology hospitals. “I’ve captured the excitement of children in the hospital working on arts and crafts projects while undergoing chemotherapy infusions for cancer,” he says. “These cherished moments become invaluable memories for families.”

A graduate of University City High School and Saint Louis University, Rovak was lauded in 2013 as an Unsung Hero by the St. Louis Jewish Light newspaper. He has served as vice president of Jewish Family and Children’s Services and was recently approved as a substitute teacher in the Ladue School District. Guided by his insatiable appetite for making a difference in the lives of others, Rovak is a board member, past president and former interim-executive director of Gateway to Hope.

“I love this organization and am thankful every day that no one in our family has been touched by breast cancer,” he says. “Gateway to Hope helps people who need immediate access to health care. We pay insurance bills for men and women who have breast cancer who are either uninsured or underinsured. Sometimes I cannot believe that an ex-shoe schlepper can get this close to saving a life.”

Married for almost 50 years to his high-school sweetheart, Louise, Rovak has two daughters and six grandchildren. The couple live in Creve Coeur and will celebrate their golden anniversary in June. “I had a crush on Louise, but it took time for me to convince her to be mine – my salesmanship must have begun at that moment,” he says.

If you are in Forest Park on April 1, look for Rovak at Walk MS. He’ll be carrying his trusty camera and capturing the faces of men, women and children who are walking to make a difference … one step at a time. “With every step taken by participants and every dollar raised, we are closer to ending MS forever,” he says.

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idtown’s street-food-inspired Crave, which opened on Washington Avenue in December, offers foodtruck-style international eats, both savory and sweet, in a big-city inspired setting complete with a Times Square mural on the dining-room wall.

Chef Chris Ayala co-owns the fast-casual restaurant with Dave Holman, who designed the interior. Ayala’s culinary résumé includes serving as the smoke master at The Shaved Duck and the sous-chef at The Scottish Arms. Ayala originally began consulting for Holman in 2013, working on menus for businesses including The Rustic Goat and HG Dance Club.

With Crave, Ayala pays homage to a childhood growing up on food trucks in Los Angeles, where his dad owned and operated early startups that served burritos and more. His menu features one unique spin on the

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By Mabel Suen handheld victuals: the “phatada.”

“I wanted to have something approachable but different,” Ayala says. “I decided to not follow trends and focused on comfort food for the average urbanite on the go – something quick, filling and tasty.”

The phatada resembles an oversize tostada made from Indian flatbread that is wrapped up and stuffed with various ingredients, served with lotus chips. Try the signature item with filling combinations such as the STL Philly Phatada with thinly sliced marinated steak, sautéed peppers and onions, ancient-grain pilaf, Chihuahua cheese and queso.

Another selection, the Cantina Fish and Chip Phatada, features spicy seared tilapia, beer-battered cod, lemon-caper rémoulade, avocado slaw and French-fried potatoes. Quesadillas and nachos topped with smoked meat and veggie options also make up a bulk of the menu.

“This is basically a brick-and-mortar food truck.

Everything is designed to go in completely biodegradable, compostable containers,” Ayala says. “On the menu, you’re going to see some very melting-pot-inspired food pulled from street food from all over the world.”

Small bites include items such as biscuit beignets, Doritos-crusted mozzarella sticks and hot-butteredpopcorn chicken available in home-seasoned or Nashville hot flavors, served with melted garlic butter. A Philippine lumpia-inspired appetizer comes with your choice of jackfruit, shrimp or chicken filling with cream cheese, pickled papaya slaw and sweet banana dipping sauce.

Poke cups hark back to Ayala’s days as a sushi chef in Chicago, featuring deconstructed sushi over warm rice. Selections include the Four-Alarm Tuna with spicy chopped yellowfin tuna, cucumber, cilantro and avocado.

The Jerk Shrimp consists of garlic-butter shrimp, grilled pineapple, yuzu-glazed carrot and jerk sauce.

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Salad options include the Yum Mi salad with mixed baby greens, pickled papaya slaw, roastedchili chicken, cashews, crostini and sweet-papaya vinaigrette. Breakfast items include scrambled-egg cups and mini-silver dollar pancakes with toppings including spicy popcorn chicken or bananas foster.

All of which sound like great grub before catching a showing of Zorba from New Line Theatre.

To drink, Crave offers frozen aguas frescas in flavors such as watermelon and papaya. Bottled sodas, fruity Calypso lemonades, coffee and tea also are available.

“I was able to do riffs on what my father was doing, take it to the next level and have it be this whole new evolution for this generation of modernfood enthusiasts,” Ayala says. “We’re trying to take the pretentiousness out of food and bring it back to Earth for people who enjoy solid flavors.”

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‌Story: Local residents are gathered in a Greek bouzouki parlor, swilling drinks and swapping stories in merry camaraderie. An older man in the group approaches a young visitor at a nearby table and introduces himself as Zorba – a self-proclaimed expert at everything he knows and “really good” at what he doesn’t know.

The young man identifies himself as Nikos, an American. He has come to Greece after inheriting a mine on the island of Crete from an aunt. A teacher by trade, Nikos carries an assortment of books by the likes of Lenin and Buddha, which mildly interests the inquisitive Zorba.

Zorba convinces Nikos to hire him as his right-hand man for the work to be done in Crete and to oversee the employment of locals to work the mine. Once there, Nikos and Zorba learn the town includes an unhappy but attractive widow and a flamboyant Frenchwoman, Madame Hortense, among its population.

While Zorba tutors Nikos in the art of living life to the fullest, his lusty exuberance fuels the desires of the amorous Hortense. In contrast, the tentative Nikos takes a slow, deliberate approach to building a relationship with the Widow. Life is all about opportunities, and both Zorba and Nikos react to the situations before them in their respective ways.

Highlights: A lesser-known musical by lyricist Fred Ebb and composer John Kander, Zorba demonstrates the duo’s remarkable talent for creating intriguing and intoxicating musical stories. Directors Scott Miller and Mike Dowdy-Windsor take this rarely performed work and mine its rich potential in a highly entertaining presentation by their energized cast in this New Line Theatre production.

Other Info: Kander and Ebb were joined by writer Joseph Stein for the original 1968 Broadway production of Zorba, which they based both on the Oscar-winning 1964 film Zorba the Greek and the novel of the same name by Nikos Kazantzakis.

One can hear musical similarities between Zorba and two better-known Kander and Ebb musicals, Cabaret and Chicago, as well as character consistencies between Zorba and Tevye from Stein’s earlier Broadway smash, Fiddler on the Roof. As Tevye was known to quote “the Good Book” while weaving his sundry tales, Zorba heartily launches into his own stories, regardless of the receptive mood of his audience.

And like the masculine Tevye, Zorba as depicted by Kent Coffel is a virile man’s man who embraces the gusto of life with every bit of his body, heart and mind – the third of which, he tells Nikos, is always guided by the first two.

Coffel is a delight to watch in Zorba’s comic moments, such as the character’s wooing of the attractive Hortense, but crafts his musical interludes

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shrewdly, as well. He’s also mighty fine with dancing to the delightful choreography of Michelle Sauer – especially in a touching moment when Zorba recalls reacting to the death of one of his children.

Lindsey Jones is a wise choice as the warbling Leader, guiding the ensemble in a rollicking version of the opening number, “Life Is,” as well as several other tunes, including the lyrical “Top of the Hill” in Act I and the haunting “The Crow” in Act II. She possesses a voice with a full, deep range and uses it expertly to set the tempo of the show.

There’s convincing work by Margeau Steinau as the smitten Hortense, who tests the maneuverability of the lusty Zorba with sly and not-so-subtle hints about marriage, accentuated in the rousing number, “Goodbye, Canavaro.” Ann Hier brings a melancholy ache to the role of the Widow, who’s mocked and ridiculed by her insolent neighbors but finally finds solace in the arms of Nikos.

An exception to the cold treatment given the Widow is the aching love of the young peasant Pavli, played richly by Evan Fornachon, who outshines the other male members of the ensemble with his deft dancing ability, as well as his polished acting.

Nikos is played in suitably understated fashion by Dominic Dowdy-Windsor, whose character yields the stage to the extroverted Zorba in a number of comic scenes, as well as sharing a tender tune with the Widow and the Leader in “That’s a Beginning.”

“The only death,” says Zorba, “is the death we die every day by not living.” Zorba the musical will lift your spirits and make you appreciate what you have all the more with its wisdom and its zest.

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Ready Readers Countdown to Spring

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s spring nears, nature once more comes alive, and Ready Readers has just the right books to ready your family to discover the season’s wonders.

This month, the organization will gift copies of Bear Counts by Karma Wilson, illustrated by Jane Chapman – one book that celebrates spring – to 10,000 children living in low-income communities around St. Louis.

In Bear Counts, Bear’s world is bursting with color and buzzing with life, as he and his friends Mouse, Hare, Badger, Gopher and others romp, swim and swoop while counting treasures in the trio of habitats forming their woodland environment.

The variety of animals depicted allows young readers a chance to observe each beast’s physical characteristics, noting both their similarities and differences. Kids also should visually devour Chapman’s lush two-page picture spreads, filled with funny, friendly critters. After turning a given page to see vignettes of objects and creatures found in a setting, children can eagerly return to the extended spread to locate such objects and creatures in the larger picture.

As in all the books in the Bear series, Wilson’s flowing rhymes should encourage children to read along, anticipating their turn to repeat the refrain, “Numbers,

numbers everywhere. Can you count along with Bear?”

Also, the brilliant colors in which Chapman highlights number words and numerals appear on the front cover and inside end pages, allowing yet another opportunity for matching.

A second captivating counting book that should appeal to toddlers through preschoolers comes from author and illustrator extraordinaire Eric Carle. Carle’s first solo foray into picture books, 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo, originally appeared in 1968, a year before his classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

At first glance, wordless books like 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo might seem to have limited appeal to growing youngsters.

But parents and others who have experienced the delight of observing imaginative children “reading” to themselves can attest to the confidence sparked by such books.

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The joyous colors of the menagerie in 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo should incite excitement as children enjoy this wordless introduction to numbers, counting and addition. Carle’s painted collage art looks distinctively vibrant and appealing.

As a bonus, an interesting second story unfolds as the zoo train grows at the bottom left of each new animal page. The gatefold spread at the end of the book beautifully unites all the zoo scenes, perfect for visualizing the setting as a whole. Parents may appreciate bringing this book along on zoo trips, thumbing through the pages during train rides from one destination to another.

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Sat., March 11

The annual ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE RUN constitutes one of St. Louis’ “rites of spring,” with the run in its 39th year and the parade itself in its 48th. The parade begins at noon at 20th and Market streets and showcases more than 130 components, including dancers, marching bands and floats. Last year, more than 8,000 runners took part in the run, and this year, the best-costume competition returns for participants to show off their best Irish-inspired togs. $36 registration fee. Runners can register at stpatsrun.com.

‌ ri., March 10, F to Sun., March 26

Cinema St. Louis and the Webster University Film Series present the ninth annual ROBERT CLASSIC FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL. Guests will be able to view films from the 1920s through mid-1990s. The festival celebrates France’s cinematic legacy and St. Louis’ Gallic heritage. Films this year include Jacques Rivette’s Paris Belongs to Us and François Truffaut’s Day for Night. $13 general admission; $10 for Cinema St. Louis members and students; free for Webster University students. Showtimes vary. cinemastlouis.org or 314-289-4150.

Fri., March 10, to Sun., March 12

Slightly Askew Theatre Ensemble presents the APHRA BEHN EMERGING ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE. In 2017, the ensemble marks its 10th year of producing theater here, and this new festival showcases three plays written and directed by female artists. 8 p.m. slightlyoff.org or 314-827-5760.

Fri., March 10

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter JOHN PRINE returns to the Peabody Opera House for a special performance. Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, the Everly Brothers, John Denver, Carly Simon and others have recorded Prine’s songs. Prine’s career has spanned more than 40 years in the music industry, and Bob Dylan once described Prine’s work as “beautiful songs … nobody but Prine could write like that.” Tickets start at $59.50. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the event begins at 8 p.m. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

Sat., March 11

The St. Louis Public Library’s Schlafly Branch presents “POLYCHROMATIC VISUALIZATION OF ORDINARINESS” RECEPTION by Mark Szwabo, featuring a collection of Szwabo’s recent work on display. Opening reception 2 to 5:30 p.m. Free.

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Wed., March 15

Left Bank Books will host Sara Flannery Murphy, author of The Possessions, for a BOOK DISCUSSION AND SIGNING. The event is free, but proof of purchase from Left Bank is required to enter the signing line.

Murphy, a Washington University alumna, brings readers an “original blend of mystery and psychological suspense” in her debut novel. The novel’s main character interacts with the dead for a living, but soon finds herself obsessed with a client’s dead wife.

7 p.m. left-bank.com or 314-367-6731.

Fri., March 10, to Sun., March 19

Harper Lee’s TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD takes the stage at the Florissant Civic Center Theater on behalf of The Alpha Players community theater group. The play, directed by Sharon Cotner, is “powerful and addresses the injustices of the time with compassion and courage.”

Tickets cost $18 for adults, $16 for seniors/students and $10 for children 12 years and younger. Showtimes vary. florissantmo.thundertix.com or 314-921-5678.

Thu., March 16

Pushcart Prize-winning author Susan Perabo will have a BOOK DISCUSSION AND SIGNING of her new novel, The Fall of Lisa Bellow. The Left Bank Books event is free, but purchase from Left Bank is required to enter the signing line.

Chronicling the abduction of a middleschool girl and the reaction of a witness – one of her schoolmates – the novel has been reviewed as “[b]reathless as a thriller, this exhilarating novel shatters your heart then pieces it back together chapter by chapter until the last devastating sentence.”

7 p.m. left-bank.com or 314-367-6731.

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“Beauty Is Truth” – and Art Is Joy

By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos by Sarah Conroy

As his centenniAl edges ever closer, the centrAl West end’s leslie lAskey continues to do WhAt he does best: conceive And creAte.

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nterviewing local artist Leslie Laskey, frankly, prompts a degree of trepidation verging on terror.

That feeling in no way stems from any personal failing of Laskey, a professor emeritus of architecture at Washington University in St. Louis.

Rather, it arises from the suspicion that the 96-year-old landmark with legs has seen and done more than any four men half his age – and the realization that he remains quite vital and creative despite having been born, in southwestern Michigan, before the Great Depression.

With a well-fed Australian Cattle Dog named Louie – “the boss of the house,” the home’s supposed owner remarks with a small smile – Laskey occupies a stately Central West End brownstone whose entrance two small obelisks flank and whose exterior northeastern wall bears a bust of Marcus Junius Brutus the Younger (he of infamous “Et tu, Brute?” fame from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar).

After the better part of four diversified decades at Washington University, Laskey, hilariously, reduces his métier, simply, to “basic design. I taught – I painted, did sculpture, woodcuts.”

Of his ongoing work, Laskey (with tongue perhaps a bit in cheek) confesses, “I’ve been painting at least 50 years, and so I know a little bit about it. I do a lot of discovery in what I do. I like to paint. I like doing collage. I like working at a small scale, and I also like working large.”

Aptly, at the time of the interview, Clayton’s Bruno David Gallery was spotlighting an exhibition of Laskey’s recent work – incredibly, his ninth such in that showcase – entitled “Duets.” Just as aptly, the exhibition, which opened on Jan. 12, closed on the 18th of February – the second month of the year, as well as the one containing Valentine’s Day, the annual celebration of couples.

“I find a rhythm, and then I let it take me where I’m going,” says Laskey of his conceptual process, his hands swooping and fluttering like mating avians as he does so.

“I listen to it. It’s like the ‘Duets.’ I would start with an area, and I find out how much room I have.

“And then I find out, well, what am I going to do in this room? And when we’re talking about duets, I find the magic of two or finding out what two are. So I have multiple images, then two of them match. There’s always a puzzle.”

An enormous puzzle – albeit a pleasant puzzle – surrounds the fact that Laskey even survived to find such rhythms and ensorcell local art aficionados with them.

More specifically, as a member of the U.S. armed forces during World War II, Laskey took part in D-Day, the historic June 6, 1944, amphibious start of the Allied invasion of Normandy, France.

Beyond being equipped with weapons and other gear as a combatant, Laskey relates

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that he served a supplemental function in that historic assault. “I was taking photographs, and I lost my cameras in the invasion,” he recollects. “A halftrack pulled the straps of my cameras, and I dropped them right off the beach. … ” Had the straps held, Laskey continues, the military vehicle’s back continuous track likely would have harmed or even killed the extemporaneous cameraman – literally embedding him in Omaha Beach.

“We had been floating around in the channel, back and forth, to delay the landing, to perplex the Germans,” he says of the history-making adventure. “And so we were in not very good gut shape – we were puking our guts out.”

After living through both the invasion and the war, biographical material on Laskey from the Bruno David Gallery states, “He studied at Indiana University and at the Institute of Design in Chicago (now the Illinois Institute of Technology) with founder and American Bauhaus pioneer Lászlò Moholy-Nagy,” referring to the German art school that operated from 1919 to 1933 and combined the fine arts and crafts.

Thereafter came Laskey’s 35-year tenure at Washington University, where he continues to maintain a pedagogical profile. By way of example, Laskey mentions still periodically participating in “crits” – critiques – and charrettes (basically timed, collaborative planning/design sessions involving problems and solutions related to proposed architectural or other projects).

Otherwise, Laskey remains astonishingly vivacious, both physically and mentally, at an age when too many people succumb to infirmity or ennui, transforming themselves into invalids with assistance from, say, television or rosy nostalgia instead of continuing to engage with life.

In short order, for instance, he mentions walking more than a mile each morning; voices an offhand recommendation for The Telomere Effect by Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel, a biochemistry-based New York Times best-seller published just this past January; and alludes to the difficulty of staging art exhibitions in St. Louis.

For a few moments, Laskey dwells further on “Duets,” which ranged from a delicate 9.75- by 11.5-inch collage on paper, whose vivacity of color (a jubilant orange) if not its tangrammatical angularity recalled Henri Matisse’s great Jazz, to a black-and-argent stainless steel sculpture towering 8 feet tall.

Reflecting Laskey’s impish wit, the collage and the sculpture shared the title Duet – like four more works in the exhibition. Other titles incorporated phrases such as duo and, charmingly, billet-doux or differentiated between works with numerals: Duet I, Duet II, Duet III, Duet V (but no Duet IV) and a wholly incongruous Duet 12.

Regarding the largest of the “Duets” works – the 8-foot-tall sculpture, majestically displayed during the exhibition in Gallery 2 – Laskey admits to a fondness for working in metal. “I did little studies, like folded pieces of paper,” he says, “and it got bigger, and it got bigger. And I decided, ‘Well, how big can I make this?’”

Duet

Billet-doux

With assistance from a retired friend with equipment capable of machining sheet steel roughly a quarter of an inch thick, the answer to that question eventually led to Duet – or rather, that particular Duet.

“It’s a way to think,” Laskey relates of his process of conception and creation. “I find a problem – I discover a problem. I start thinking with my hands, and I try to find a parallel. Then, suddenly, I have a name – so it’s ‘Duets’? What does that mean? … And eventually, I can work on the whole stream of ideas.”

In context, Laskey’s process sounds analogous to St. Louis poet T.S. Eliot’s critical concept of the objective correlative or to leitmotifs in opera and other musical works.

“It’s a challenge,” he says. “It has to have a theme that I can work with, expand, so long as I work. I just can’t externalize. I have to work at a still life because of something else.”

At the highest levels, Laskey’s aesthetic may well recall the great English Romantic poet John Keats’ “Ode on a Grecian Urn”: “When old age shall this generation waste, / Thou shalt remain, in midst of other woe / Than ours, a friend to man, to whom thou say’st, / ‘Beauty is truth, truth beauty’ … ” “I don’t really like talking about the work,” Laskey ultimately confesses. “I think you have to, in a way, hear what you’re seeing, and you have to see what you’re hearing.

“People ask, ‘Well, how long did that take you to do?’ Well, I don’t care, and I have no idea. The idea is, it’s the doing that’s the joy. That’s the way it should be.

And you look at [a finished piece], and you say, ‘This works. Now it’s done with. It fits here or belongs there in this sequence.’”

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GILLS TREE SERVICE • Stone Retaining Walls • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

(636) 274-1378

Fully Insured ï Work Guaranteed

SPRING CLEANUP & MULCHING 314-243-6784

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Honesty • Integrity • Value Since 1980

10411 Clayton Road, Ste 101 • Le Chateau Village Frontenac, Missouri 63131 • 314-991-1999

MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY

Mike 314-265-4568 RENT: DEFINANCE AREA Newly remodeled 2 bdrm, 3 bath home, approximately 2,000sq.ft.

Features a large deck overlooking a private vineyard. Contact Cathy Shaw Connelly; agent, Tom Shaw Realtors, Cell (636)346-4960, Office (636)532-1922

Bartel’s Estate Gallery

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You'll be glad you called!

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We are Bartel’s Estate Gallery, the premier buyer of second hand jewelry and diamonds! We pay TOP PRICES and offer SAME DAY PAYMENTS...

We also offer a huge selection of estate jewelry and loose diamonds at great prices. It’s a definite win-win. Buy or Sell...Bartel’s Estate Gallery.

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INTERIOR PAINTING & REMODELING Finish carpentry, drywall, tile and floor work. 25yrs exp. Call Kent for free estimates 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.com

SERVICES

Get'er Done Tree Service A+ with BBB and Angie's List Tree Trimming, Removal, Deadwooding and Stump Grinding. Certified Arborist.

Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

Serving the area since 2004.

314-971-6993

Mirelli Tuckpointing LLC Solid Tuckpointing and Spotpointing w/Color Match.

Chimney, Stone, Caulking, Brick Repair & Waterproofing.

Q Q Free Estimates Q Q 314-645-1387

TUCKPOINTING TUCKPOINTING Chimney Repair, Glass Blocks, Brick Block, Stone & Stucco.

Waterproofing. Insured.

40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates.

314-910-3132 636-797-2947

VACATION RENTALS

Spectacular Gulf Coast House Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 4BR, 4BA, 3 pools, tennis courts & so much more! Great Rates.

Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/602232

WANTED WANTED VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES Movie & Music Memorabilia ï Old Advertising ï Vintage Clothing Sports Memorabilia ï Old Toys St.L History ï Bulk Collections 314-518-5769 benfine9@gmail.com

Knowledge. Service. Integrity. Excellence.

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Whether you are buying or selling a luxury home, choose The Ryan Tradition.

1700 South Warson Road Ladue Offered at $10,750,000

26 Upper Ladue Road Ladue Offered at $5,625,000

9625 Ladue Road Ladue Offered at $7,900,000

15 Pine Valley Drive Ladue Offered at $4,495,000

10 Larkdale Drive Ladue $2,350,000

COMING SOON 11 Apple Tree Lane Ladue Offered at $4,350,000

BUILDING SITES Select your own builder and architect.

$1,330,000 Average sale price in 2016

23 Dwyer Place Ladue $895,000

1290 Dry Ridge Road Town and Country 3.3 acres $5,200,000 10842 Kennerly Road Sunset Hills 2.5 acres $1,350,000

559 Barnes Road Ladue 3 acres $2,250,000 8 Warridge Drive Ladue 3 acres $1,450,000 44 Huntleigh Woods Huntleigh 2.34 acres $1,395,000 6 East Ladue Lane Ladue 1.8 acres $1,175,000

Top Sales

in both Clayton & Ladue School Districts in 2016

$970+

$970+ million in St. Louis real estate sales since 1991

If you would like to discuss your significant property needs, please contact us. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

JOHN RYAN 314.941.0572

Coldwell Banker Gundaker - Ladue 314.993.8000

The Ryan Tradition a heritage of exceptional real estate service since 1965

50

YEARS 1965-2015

FOR THE ONGOING COLLECTION OF LIFE®

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