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9 The Prado

Ladue | $918,900

4620 Pershing Place

371 Calvert Road

9756 Gerald Drive

Ladue | $1,225,000

Wildwood | $975,000

St Louis City | $769,000

Labadie | $1,150,000

Webster Groves | $750,000

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The Daily Feature:

LADUE HUNTING AND FISHING CLUB For everything from pheasants to trout, the Ladue Hunting and Fishing Club ranges far and wide in the great outdoors, everywhere from (predictably) Missouri to the Arctic Circle, as related by LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach.

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Artisanal bridal hairpieces (lovely floral garlands, pins and crowns, with a select selection of veils, too) form the focus of The Honeycomb, as owner and operator Blanche “Bee” Kern reveals to LN digital editor and staff writer Robyn Dexter.

60 Arts & Culture:

DINNER & A SHOW Writer/photographer Mabel Suen welcomes LN readers to Szechuan Cuisine, Tommy Zhong’s must-visit Chinese culinary mecca in University City, where peppercorns and peppers proper characterize the scrumptiouslooking cuisine.

On the cover 12 Celebrated personal development coach Charles D’Angelo has changed the lives of his clients, enabling them to make their dreams come true. Turn to page 12, and discover his impressive impact on three locals.

Photo courtesy of Charles D’Angelo.

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Healthy Appetite

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Feature: Ladue Hunting and Fishing Club Crossword Puzzle

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Dinner & A Show Feature: Il Palato Ready Readers

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Sister Micheline Lattouf heads the Good Shepherd Social and Community Center in Deir al-Ahmar, a village in Lebanon’s northern Bekaa Valley. The Center supports Syrian refugees crossing the border by providing shelter materials, food, water and clothing. Lattouf and her staff work with adult refugees to help them find employment options in the face of long-term displacement. They also provide education for more than 300 refugee children, with many classes taught by Syrian teachers.

School brings structure and a sense of normalcy to these children’s lives during wartime.

The Sister Mary Byles Peace and Justice Prize and Lecture is made possible through a generous donation by Howard and Stephanie Stanley. Until her death in 2005, Stephanie Stanley served on the Board of the Interfaith Partnership of Greater St. Louis, personally bringing people of different faiths together in dialogue. She hoped such dialogue might bring about greater Photo Courtesy of Tamara Abdul Hadi/CNEWA

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29 THE BOULEVARD · CLAYTON · 314·725·5100

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4. 1864 Chamfers Farm Court • Chesterfield

1. 5 Chateau Oaks • Ladue

5. 8125 Cornell Court • University City

2. 32 Clermont Lane • Ladue

3. 23 Willow Hill Road • Ladue

6. 4343 Laclede Ave #G • St. Louis

Featured Listings 1. 5 Chateau Oaks • Ladue

COMING SOON! Captivating French Manor nestled in a wonderful landscape. Unique home exudes charm with updates and additions that complement the original Maritz & Young architecture with modern conveniences.

Gorgeous marble kitchen features hearth/breakfast room with custom bar and butler’s pantry opens to private patios, plus library and his/her offices. $2,750,000

2. 32 Clermont Lane • Ladue

Fall in love with this impressive five-bedroom, 6.5 bath stunner featuring hardwood floors and updated bathrooms. First floor boasts gourmet kitchen, dining room, living room with gas fireplace, family room with views of the pool, wine room, laundry and master suite with private bathrooms plus walk in closets. $2,050,000

3. 23 Willow Hill Road • Ladue

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Upon entering you’re greeted with a lovely entry foyer that leads to the spacious living room with gleaming hardwood floors, beautiful mill work, and a gas fireplace. Wonderful kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless appliances plus, a center island.

Step into the fantastic vaulted family room boasting whitewashed gas fireplace with built-in bookcases and wet bar with beverage cooler. $510,000

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4. 1864 Chamfers Farm Court • Chesterfield

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Classic Duenke 2st, outstanding construction, spacious rooms, hardwood, crisp and just painted, updated kitchen and baths. Backs to charming pond, views from porch and deck. Four + bedrooms, 3.5 baths, walk-out finished lower level to patio. Large cook’s kitchen, ideal family room, all of the bells and whistles plus move in condition. $499,500

5. 8125 Cornell Court • University City

All the charm of a U. City house fully renovated, and a layout suited for entertaining. The living room features built-in bookcases and a fireplace, and the dining room has built-in corner cabinets. Recently renovated kitchen has high-end cabinetry, stainless appliances and overlooks landscaped backyard. $449,900

6. 4343 Laclede Ave #G • St. Louis

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Fabulous townhouse in an ideal location in sought after Manhattan Mew/Laclede East on a private CWE cul-de-sac. Kitchen boasts newer high-end stainless appliances, solid-surface counter tops, freshly refinished and painted cabinets, pantry and breakfast room.

Upstairs is light-filled and has great closet space. Finished lower level is outstanding as family room or guest suite with full bath, storage room and laundry. $284,500

MORE NEW LISTINGS 11 Lake Forest Drive • Richmond Heights $1,275,000 Impressive English Tudor located in coveted Lake Forest and Clayton Schools. Stunning step-down living room with archway anteroom leading to lovely shaded brick patio. Huge dining room, great for entertaining, with large bay window, overlooking expansive deck.

Enormous eat-in kitchen. First floor bedroom/den with adjoining bath, plus a pretty formal powder room off the entry. Expansive master suite has large dressing room with built-in closets and newer master bath.

1165 Bella Vista Drive • Frontenac $869,000 NEW PRICE! Elegant two-story home on a 1-acre lot in Frontenac Place. Expert eye for detail and state-of-the-art updates, create a look for today’s sophisticated buyer. Offering five spacious bedrooms including a gracious main floor master and just completed chic master bath with heated floor. A fabulous veranda was also recently added, complete with brick fireplace, surround sound, adjoining patio and walkway to fire pit.

16846 Westglen Farms Drive • Wildwood $449,900 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Wonderful four-bedroom, 4.5 bath two story home with 3-car garage boasts over 4400 sqft of finished space including partially finished lower level. From the moment you enter the impressive 2-story foyer you will admire the gorgeous hand scraped hardwood floors, updated lighting, full-sized windows, crown molding, bay window and more. Kitchen offers center island and breakfast bar, pantry, wet bar, star vault over the Palladian window, granite, stainless appliances, and French doors to the oversized deck.

14316 Conway Meadows Ct E #206 • Chesterfield $305,000 Coveted one-level-living beautifully transformed into the epitome of livable luxury. Hosting features include rich textures, wide-plank hardwood, intricate tile and impressive mill work presented in an open floor plan artfully divided into unique gathering spaces for gracious entertaining and relaxing moments. Renovated gourmet kitchen creates segue between formal to casual dining, plus a pantry. Fully equipped with custom cabinetry, quartz and stainless appliances.

Master suite oasis offers hotel spa-worthy bath.

Sunday Open Houses u12-2 1-3 2-4 | Coming Soon {cs} $1,000,000 PLUS

2149 East Drive (Crystal Lake Park) $525,000

5 Chateau Oaks (Ladue) {cs}

$2,750,000

2 Maryhill Lane (Ladue)

$2,595,000

32 Clermont Lane (Ladue)

$2,050,000

18211 Wild Horse (Chesterfield)

$1,950,000

1238 Shepard Oaks (Wildwood)

$1,599,000

8921 Moydalgan Road (Ladue)

$1,525,000

7200 Westmoreland Dr (U. City)

$1,395,000

11 Lake Forest Dr (Richmond Hghts)$1,275,000 1 Overbrook Drive (Ladue) {cs}

$1,190,000

9757 Old Warson Road (Ladue)

$1,149,000

$750,000 - $1,000,000 8023 Crescent Drive (Clayton)

$989,000

1165 Bella Vista Drive (Frontenac)

$869,000

30 Crown Manor (Clarkson Valley)

$835,000

180 Cornelia, non-MLS (Glendale)

$799,900

$500,000 - $750,000 8101 Stanford Ave (U. City)

$636,000

719 Briarfarm Lane (Kirkwood)

$549,900

23 Willow Hill Road (Ladue)

$510,000

CONDOS AND VILLAS 7749 Maryland Avenue (Clayton)

$1,785,000

150 Carondelet Plz #803 (Clayton) $1,499,000 26 Bonhomme Grove (Chesterfield)

$300,000 - $500,000 1864 Chamfers Farm (Chesterfield)

$499,500

1509 Andrew Dr (Warson Woods)

$495,000

1506 N. Woodlawn (Warson Woods) $474,500 8125 Cornell Court (University City)

$449,900

9409 Stacy Place Lane (Olivette)

$449,900

16846 Westglen Farms (Wildwood) $449,900 4 Dumbarton Drive (Olivette)

$434,900

8534 Big Bend Blvd (Webster)

$415,000

955 Glenmoor Avenue (Glendale)

$339,900

98 Whitehall Court (Brentwood)

$339,900

$985,000

410 N. Newstead Ave #11E (St. Louis) $525,000 113 Wake Forest (O’Fallon)

$450,000

4540 Lindell Blvd. #404 (St. Louis)

$425,000

5241 Shaw Avenue (St. Louis)

$415,000

5231 Shaw Avenue (St. Louis)

$399,900

5233 Shaw Avenue (St. Louis)

$399,900

5239 Shaw Avenue (St. Louis)

$399,900

1109 Webster Oaks Lane (Webster) $319,000 14316 Conway Meadows #206 (Chstrfld) $305,000

LOTS AND ACREAGE

417 South Geyer Road #1 (Kirkwood) $299,000

45 Trent Drive (Ladue)

$975,000

12827 Clayton Road (T & C)

$535,000

14815 Conway Road (Chesterfield)

$155,000

706 Oak Avenue (Valley Park)

$57,500

4343 Laclede Ave #G (St. Louis)

$284,500

422 Lake Avenue #5 (St. Louis)

$237,500

5316 Pershing Avenue #507 (St. Louis) $95,900

A Closer View

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3!

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7200 Westmoreland • U. City • $1,395,000 5 Bedrooms | 3 Full 1 Half Baths | Listed by Karen Heath Call 314.606-3393 for more information

xquisitely renovated 5 bedroom 3 1/2 bath historic home in popular Maryland Terrace neighborhood has a fabulous 6-year new addition with expanded kitchen and family room. Formal living and dining rooms boast detailed mill work, arched windows with French doors and gleaming hardwood floors.

Gourmet's delight kitchen boasts Quartzite island and high-end appliances. Large family room with vent-less gas fireplace overlooks covered veranda on nearly a half-acre. Master suite addition features his/hers custom closets, dressing area, and second laundry, plus a stunning master bath with gorgeous custom cabinetry, and Calcutta tiled shower. Additional features include custom closets, wine cellar, butler's pantry, home office, mud room, newer roof, and a third-floor bonus room/5th bedroom.

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letter

from the

EDITOR WITH SPRING HERE AND SUMMER PREPARING TO ROUND THE corner, what traditions do you look forward to? For me, memories of outdoor activities seem to always evoke a sense of nostalgia for childhood summers. The days were light-filled and long, and we didn’t rely on electronics for amusement.

In the spirit of such earlier times, Bryan A. Hollerbach, LN copy editor and staff writer, chats this issue with Paul M. Denk about the Ladue Hunting and Fishing Club – an organization built on the age-old tradition of spending time in the great outdoors. Check out this fantastic feature in our Daily section starting on p. 51. After all, you can still make some amazing connections in nature this summer – and not the Wi-Fi kind.

Also in this week’s edition, LN regular Drew Gieseke makes our mouths water for Il Palato.

The new spot in Clayton is another offering from Michael Del Pietro – a St. Louis mainstay for delicious Italian eateries across the area. Don’t miss Drew’s appetizing Arts & Culture feature on p. 62 – and get ready to make a reservation!

All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner The Luminary, a local nonprofit

Five students at Kirkwood High School won awards in C-SPAN’s annual national video

organization dedicated to providing

documentary competition. The competition “encourages students to think critically about

a platform for community voices

issues that affect our communities and our nation,” according to a release, and challenges

through artistic expression, is

them to create a 5- to 6-minute documentary on a stated topic. This year, C-SPAN received

launching a public art exhibition,

2,923 documentary submissions in response to the prompt “What does it mean to be

“Counterpublic,” on Sat., April 13.

American? Choose a constitutional right, national characteristic or historic event, and

“Counterpublic” will bring more

explain how it defines the American experience.” Ethan Peter’s Separate and Unequal and

than 30 art commissions into the

Maddie Meyers’ Freedom of the Press: It’s in Our DNA won third place in the high school

everyday storefronts along Cherokee

central division category, while Alexander Wallach’s Vicious Country, Vicious City, Charlotte

Street and surrounding south St.

Witt’s The People Behind the Percents and Julia Smotkin’s (Dis)enfranchised all earned honorable and Charlotte Witt; back row, A.J. Wallach and Ethan Peter. mentions in the high school category.

Louis neighborhoods. These works will range from “architectural interventions to community-led

Congratulations to Dr. Ryia Ross-Peterson, pediatrician at Mercy Clinic Pediatrics –

sessions, meal-based gatherings

Ladue, on being the Kids In The Middle 2019 Champion of Kids Award recipient. Kids

to dramatic public processions,”

In the Middle (KITM) is a nonprofit agency that “helps children and families transition

according to a release. Many works

to a new way of life before, during and after separation and divorce, for the sake of

come from local artists and will

creating healthier futures for all involved,” according to a release. Ross-Peterson

be showcased in a wide array of

has served on the KITM Advisory Council for 25 years, but she was chosen for

establishments, ranging from a

this award due to her continued commitment to children in the community.

Buddhist temple to a barbershop to

Through her dedication, Ross-Peterson has “raised more than $50,000 to

a Mexican eatery. All installations

help provide counseling services for children and families ‘in the middle’ of

open at 1 p.m., and the event runs till

divorce and sponsored the creation of a sand tray therapy room.” She will

6 p.m. So take a tour with a curator,

be recognized at the KITM annual gala at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St.

or catch a performance!

Charles on Sat., April 13.

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Pictured, front row, Maddie Meyers, Julia Smotkin

EDITOR’S PHOTO BY SARAH CONROY

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8 GREENBRIAR IN LADUE

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Listing Agent ___________

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Showings Begin April 20th 4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths $1,595,000

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3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths $725,000

3 Bedrooms | 3.5Baths $1,525,000

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122 North Bemiston Avenue | NEW LISTING Clayton | $1,525,000

37 Berkshire Drive | NEW LISTING Ladue Schools | $1,250,000

2 Radnor Road | NEW LISTING Huntleigh | $2,100,000

587 Purdue Avenue | NEW LISTING University City | $725,000 | Open 4/14, 1-3 PM

19232 St. Albans Forest Lane | NEW LISTING Glencoe | $625,000 | Open 4/14, 1-3 PM

NEW LISTINGS

RESIDENTIAL HOMES

2 RADNOR ROAD, Huntleigh. Excep�onal 4 bedroom , 4.5+

701 SOUTH SKINKER BOULEVARD, UNIT 301, St. Louis.

bathroom home on nearly 3 acres designed for entertaining.

Lovely 2,500 square foot condo at the elegant Versailles with 3

Open floor plan, chefs kitchen, pool, pu ng green. $2,100,000

bedrooms, stunning views and 24 hour doorman.

1012 HAMPTON PARK, Richmond Heights. Stately Georgian completely updated for today’s living. 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 3-car garage. Lush gardens, pa�o, deck, gorgeous pool.

$1,499,000

122 NORTH BEMISTON AVENUE, Clayton. This sophis�cated, transi�onal home in Old Town Clayton is one-of-a-kind. Features a beau�ful master bath and gourmet kitchen.

1012 Hampton Park | NEW LISTING Richmond Heights | $1,499,000

$1,525,000

37 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, Ladue Schools. Spectacular Maritz & Young designed 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home featuring gracious rooms, updated kitchen and a gorgeous lot. $1,250,000 587 PURDUE AVENUE, University City. Beau�fully renovated home in highly desirable University Hills with lovely green �le roof and stunning architectural details. $725,000. Open 4/14 1-3 PM 19232 ST. ALBANS FOREST LANE, Glencoe. Open concept 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home with soaring ceilings, see through fireplace and large master suite. $625,000. Open 4/14, 1-3PM 479 FLORENCE AVENUE, Webster Groves. Bright 4 bedroom,

$339,000

LuxuryCollection

43 WILLOW HILL ROAD, Ladue.

$975,000

7920 TEASDALE AVENUE, University City.

$950,000

29 WILLOW HILL ROAD, Ladue.

$869,000

1CONWAYWOODSLANE,Ladue.

$849,000

1413 WHEATFIELD LANE,St. Albans.

$799,900

12-2 PM

$4,900,000

214 BELLINGTON LANE, Creve Coeur.

$765,000

$3,995,000

1703 EAGLEBLUFFDRIVE,St.Albans.

$3,450,000

517 OAK STREET,WebsterGroves.

$750,000

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CHARLES D’ANGELO NGELO

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r. Brian Bausano, an emergency room physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, has never known a time when his weight wasn’t fluctuating – until he met celebrity coach Charles D’Angelo.

“I knew this was my opportunity,” he says of the decision to contact D’Angelo, after losing weight on a commercial diet program only to gain it back over time. “Family members had seen Charles on TV; so I emailed him and, 15 minutes later, got a personal call back from him.”

Bausano always understood the necessary steps he must take to shed weight – consuming fewer calories and adding in exercise – but there was one part he had yet to conquer. “The mental aspect has been the biggest thing for me,” he describes. “With Charles, I explored my relationship with food to make the mental changes needed to lose weight and keep it off.”

Now, 170 pounds lighter, Bausano is sometimes still surprised by his reflection in the mirror – and he feels revitalized.

“It’s been my experience that changing your choices can have the greatest impact on your life,” his coach, D’Angelo, says. “As you [improve your choices], everything else seems to change for the better as well.”

Today, Bausano channels his newfound energy into making memories. “The most rewarding [part is] being able to play with my kids. I ran 12 miles as part of [my training] for the half-marathon Go! St. Louis. Before, I never ran a mile in my life!”

The physician found that having family and friends beside him through this challenge made all the difference. “My wife has been super supportive,” he shares. “Having my family and friends give me support as I try to change my life has been the key to success.”

“If you want to make a change, extend your life and enjoy it more, this is a move you should make,” he adds. “Embrace it and it will be a life-changer.”

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Bausano is not the only medical professional to have sought D’Angelo’s expertise. Dr. Marcos Rothstein, a renowned nephrologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and professor at Washington University in St. Louis, is also a graduate of D’Angelo’s program. He penned the foreword to D’Angelo’s first published book, Think and Grow Thin.

Suzanne Coffey, who has reached her goal weight by losing almost 50 pounds under D’Angelo’s guidance, echoes Bausano’s sentiments. “As a psychotherapist who has [experienced] wonderful results with Charles as my coach, I can say that he truly understands what it takes to reclaim your life, and he knows how to help you do it,” she says. “He helps you to see beyond selfimposed limitations, so you can realize just how amazing you are and always have been.”

When last LN caught up with Beth Greer, she had shed 87 pounds with D’Angelo’s insight and expert guidance. Then she grabbed her passport and headed to Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand and Fiji for an unbelievable getaway. She’s back stateside and we checked in to see how she managed her weight with the ultimate interruption to her routine.

“I actually released weight while on vacation,” Greer boasted, now down a total of 100 pounds. Out of her element, Greer got creative by flavoring her water with natural fruit and making selections at restaurants that most closely resembled the healthy choices she would make if at home. “I was careful with what I ate,” she explains. “I looked for grilled chicken breasts and vegetables.”

Greer only went off-plan when the occasion called for it, as when an opportunity to try kangaroo arose. That wasn’t the only trick up her sleeve, though.

“My travel companions – my cousin and his wife – were very supportive,” she shares. “We were extremely active the whole time, taking a taxi only once and choosing to walk [elsewise]. We walked miles every day, and I was never tired.”

Staying active was a top priority for this trip, so Greer could partake in once-in-a-lifetime adventures, like the Nevis Catapult in Queenstown, New Zealand, which rockets you 492 feet across the Nevis Valley at 60-plus miles per hour. “It was so cool,” she says about the experience. “Absolutely thrilling.”

Greer also found herself on the inner arch of the iconic Sydney Bridge in Australia with BridgeClimb Sydney, as well as inside the country’s Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on a more than 1½-mile walk through the sacred Walpa Gorge.

“It made me feel good to know I could do all the things I wanted,” Greer remarks. “It’s a really different feeling.” From catching the occasional stranger’s notice to being able to shovel her own driveway, she has renewed her zest for life.

“While I’m certainly well known for helping people lose fat, the dramatic weight loss is the dividend when working with me,” D’Angelo shares. “The focus isn’t just helping people with their weight. It is helping them with their lives.”

Charles D’Angelo has spread his message from St. Louis living rooms to the halls of the White House and to the hills of Hollywood. He is seen here with his wife, Crystal, at the home of Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Charles D’Angelo, 314-495-3228, charlesdangelo.com

ELIZABETH (BETH) GREER, 100 POUNDS LIGHTER

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ARI’S LIGHT GALA Photos and story by Jon Saucier

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ith the goal of celebrating and honoring the life of Arianna “Ari” Dougan and expanding the dance therapy program at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, the recent Ari’s Light Gala was a shining success. Guests mingled over light cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, as well as bid on silent auction items. The gala’s main event featured performances from St. Louis Academy of Dance’s Pazazz Performers.

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Lizzy Mitulski, Lou Lou Bell (silent auction dog)

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The Ari’s Light Gala was an incredible success. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results. First of all, it helps to raise awareness for pediatric cancer – and specifically the need for dance and movement therapy for these kids fighting for their lives. The funds raised will allow us to expand the dance therapy program at Cardinal Glennon, as well as to create a new one at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The most amazing thing about this event, as well as the foundation as a whole, is that it allows Arianna’s beautiful, bright light to continue to shine.

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Marygrove

BLOOM DINNER AND AUCTION Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett

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arygrove held its annual Bloom dinner and auction in March in downtown St. Louis at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. This year’s theme, “Havana Nights,” involved a cocktail reception with music by the Descarga Trio and a cigar lounge, followed by dinner, live and silent auctions, and entertainment by Griffin and the Gargoyles. Honorees were Charles and Shirley Drury, and Roseanne Henkel served as this year’s chair. The event raised funds to benefit children, youths and families seeking treatment, and to support children struggling with emotional and behavioral issues resulting from abuse and other trauma.

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Jennifer Jermik, Chris and Lauren Pronger

I’m amazed at the overwhelming support we have received for Marygrove’s annual Bloom in honor of longtime advocates Charles and Shirley Drury. It’s an inspiration to see so many companies and individuals come together to support Marygrove’s mission of helping children in need.

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Saint Louis Ballet

JEWELS GALA Photos and story by Diane Anderson

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aint Louis Ballet’s spring gala, under the name Jewels, recently took place in The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s in St. Louis. The lapidary event featured a cocktail hour, silent auction, seated dinner and live auction – as well as dancing with the troupe’s dancers! Another highlight involved the performance of an excerpt from the 1967 George Balanchine ballet Jewels. Mark Eggert and Julie Tang were honored at the gala. Chairing it were Sarah Glasser, Sharon Leve, Laurie Lock, Annette Markarian, Dr. Mimi Vo and Pat Whiteside.

We are thrilled that the Jewels gala sold out in support of Saint Louis Ballet and its mission, to provide meaningful arts experiences to our community and children across our region. We honored Mark Eggert and Julie Tang for their 10-year commitment to our organization. We are happy and grateful that support for our organization continues to grow!

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The Made Moguls Youth Program’s BLACK TIE CHARITY DINNER at the Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Airport in Bridgeton (mademoguls.org)

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Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design is a nonprofit arts center in St. Louis. What began as a cooperative art gallery more than 50 years ago has expanded to offer workshops and classes, free community programs, a popular gallery gift shop and artist exhibitions and residencies. With a mission to educate, Craft Alliance focuses on its namesake – “craft” – or the creation of objects using metals, glass, fibers, woods and clay. There are workshops designed for all skill levels, all ages and all backgrounds. Adult classes, children’s classes, summer camps and private lessons range from jewelry and metalsmithing, to silk scarf painting, wood turning and throwing clay on the wheel.

“Our goal is to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to be exposed to the arts,” says Mark Witzling, Craft Alliance’s executive director. He explains that Craft Alliance works with more than 20 schools in the area, providing student scholarships for art workshops and reaching out to underserved parts of the community like juvenile detention centers.

Craft Alliance offers programs like ArtSmarts, a free, three-visit opportunity that brings high school and middle school students to visit both the Grand Center and Delmar locations of Craft Alliance. “ArtSmarts serves students in the schools – we actually go to the schools and bring the students here to expose them to art – especially schools in the city or county where the art programs may have lost funding,” Witzling explains.

Craft Alliance also offers a mentoring program called Crafting-A-Future (CAF) that provides concentrated education in craft media to high school students in the metro area who are seriously interested in the arts and want to hone their skills in contemporary craft

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The Makers Ball, an annual evening of celebration benefiting Craft Alliance, is a gala with a goal. The event highlights Craft Alliance’s commitment to community and provides a unique opportunity for partygoers to explore the wide breadth of programming and education the organization delivers.

Karen Foss, award-winning St. Louis broadcast journalist and patron of the arts, will be the honorary chair and emcee of the 2019 Makers Ball. Foss is even a former student of Craft Alliance workshops.

Appropriately themed On Fire!, an element that plays a role in a lot of different craft media, the 2019 Makers Ball will include live flaming demonstrations by local craft artists, live and silent auctions, and other surprises. Hopefully, this event will ignite passion in attendees to assist Craft Alliance’s mission.

“The Makers Ball is important because the funds that are raised at the event go to support the programs that reach out into the community,” Witzling says. “Craft transforms lives.”

How to get involved: FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT CRAFTALLIANCE.ORG/MAKERS-BALL

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few years ago, Alspaugh Kitchen & Bath designer Chris Paul met with exciting new clients when they stopped by the Alspaugh storefront on a Saturday. Then-current residents of Puerto Rico, they were planning a move back to the metro area and wanted to do a complete remodel of their Town and Country kitchen.

Paul worked with her clients from scratch, helping them with appliance selection before launching into the full-space transformation. Paul’s goal was to construct a functional, but wow-worthy, kitchen and dining area.

“They wanted a 40-inch range and adequate refrigerator space because they have three young boys,” Paul says.

Walls were moved to create the range as the focal point, using the two support columns to the left and the right of the range as the frame. On the other side of the kitchen, Paul and her team created a pantry and bar area, as well. “[The client] had some definitive ideas of what she wanted, so it was just up to me to put the puzzle together for them,” Paul says. “She was fun to work with.”

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Local experts say today’s smart security systems allow homeowners easy access to comprehensive monitoring of their abodes – anytime, anywhere.

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H

omeowners can have their house at their fingertips, anywhere, anytime, thanks to the latest advancements in home security.

“The biggest trend is to have your home in your hand – to have control of your home from your smart device, whether it be a smartphone, smartwatch or tablet,” says Chris Burnes, president of Burnes Citadel Security, a residential and commercial security business serving the metro area’s central corridor since the 1970s.

“Most homeowners are opting for the interactive option when they are away from their home.”

About 95 percent of today’s home security technology incorporates the use of wireless systems and interactive apps, and one of the most popular apps that homeowners are choosing these days is Alarm.com, Burnes says. “We can put a system in their home and integrate it with the Alarm.com app, and that will allow them to arm or disarm their home, monitor cameras, lock or unlock doors and more,” he says, noting that remote locks, indoor and outdoor cameras, thermostats and water systems all can be incorporated into the automated safety system.

Aaron Walbrandt, president of Walbrandt

Technologies, agrees that the ability to easily arm and disarm your security system as you come and go from your home is a must, as is viewing live video and replaying recorded video from your smartphone, anywhere in the world. “Being able to do this remotely adds a further sense of security,” Walbrandt says. “Some clients want to have chimes that go off when a door is opened and text alerts if that door is left open. Others may want video cameras to monitor key areas or the ability to communicate with someone at the front door and let them in by remotely unlocking the door.”

Among the current market’s do-it-yourself wireless alarm systems are Ring, Nest and SimpliSafe, in which hardware, ranging from about $200 to $500, can be self-installed and self-monitored, avoiding installation charges and monthly monitoring fees of $3 to $30 per month.

If homeowners opt for professional installation and monitoring, local tech companies offer customized systems and plans. And since today’s home security systems primarily involve state-of-the-art wireless technology, installation is less invasive and much faster these days, Burnes says: “It can take about an hour for a small system to a couple days for a large system, depending on

how many devices are in the house.”

Burnes Citadel Security engineers every home security system to fit each homeowner’s needs.

“It’s a custom installation, so it varies depending on the family’s lifestyle, what their needs and concerns are, if they have kids or no kids, pets or no pets, and if people are coming in and out of their house,” Burnes says. “There’s not a onesize-fits-all system.”

For example, if homeowners have children, a camera can be installed in their home and linked to an app to monitor the children from afar.

“When the kids come home from school, they can wave [at the camera] to let mom and dad know they’re home safe,” Burnes says. In the case of pets, other security system alterations can be made, he adds. “Some people with pets might not want to put motion detectors in certain areas so the pets don’t trigger the alarm to go off.”

With Walbrandt Technologies, the installation process starts with a discussion in the client’s home – or with a full set of blueprints, in the case of new construction. “We need to know how they plan on using their system and what functionality is important to them,” Walbrandt says, noting that installation includes the design, programming and setup on any smartphones, laptops or other devices that will be used to

control the safety system. “Then, [we offer] tutorials to all family members and the comfort of knowing that we will be there in case they have any questions or issues.”

Bottom line, the best home security system for each homeowner is the one that provides the flexibility and functionality to ensure the entire family feels safe, Walbrandt says. “We realize the importance of knowing your security system is working properly,” he says, “and we will do whatever we need to make sure that comfort level is there.”

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Long, luscious lashes have made their way to Ladue!

St. Louis native and entrepreneur Donn Ganim brought the booming beauty movement of eyelash extensions to the Village at Schneithorst’s on Thu., April 11. Amazing Lash Studio, a worldwide franchise chain, offers beautiful and affordable eyelash extensions that are applied by trained professionals in a swanky setting. The company also sells a range of beauty products for both the face and the eyes.

Ladue News got the lowdown from Ganim on all things Amazing Lash Studio – and how the time-saving aspect of this tasteful and transformative trend might make them even more tempting.

We heard the exciting news about Amazing Lash Studio opening its second area location in Ladue, after the first in Chesterfield! What made you want to open a second location – and specifically in Ladue?

There is a need! Lashes are the future. Everyone has heard of [eyelash extensions]; people are curious about them. Price is the restrictive thing, and at Amazing Lash Studio, we offer the first set for $79.99.

What can clients expect when going into Amazing Lash Studio?

The main thing the guests notice are the private suites – the rooms are literally designed for the guests to fall asleep and take a nap during the hour service. …

I walk in there, and it’s so calming. Honestly, “chill” and “Zen” are words I hear from clients all the time. There are chandeliers in the studio, and it’s really a nice, clean and modern environment.

When many of us think of false eyelashes, we often envision a big and dramatic look. Is that your forte, or are there an array of options?

We have four styles to choose from, which act as a guide. We have a “natural” option. We have “cute,” which is more blowing up the center of the eye with lashes. “Sexy” is the cat-eye look, and “gorgeous” is the longer, fuller, all-the-way-around look. We give you want you want – it’s a custom look. [Amazing Lash Studio] also offers products that can help grow your natural lashes and products that will extend the life of your lash extensions, like brushes and wash that is friendly to the lashes.

Why do you think eyelash extensions have gained such momentum?

I mean, it’s a no-brainer. You don’t have to wear makeup when you have your eyelashes done. It saves

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so much time in the morning. As a guy, I didn’t know mascara would be the one thing women would want to keep out of their makeup routine, and this isn’t just like having mascara on – [the extensions] lengthen and thicken your natural lashes. It makes sense! And for years, the only available option was mink lashes, which are cost-prohibitive and involve killing an animal. Now we have faux-mink. It’s man-made, animal-friendly, and the cost has come down dramatically with places like Amazing Lash Studio.

What would you say to a potential client with hesitations about the eyelash extension process?

I’ll tell them what my wife always says: “Just try it out, you’ll fall in love – and then try to go without them.”

What sets Amazing Lash Studio apart from other experts in this industry?

The main thing is really the quality of our lashes and

the quality of our adhesive. This is all we do at Amazing Lash Studio, so obviously, we are concentrating on the lashes and doing a better job. It’s a spalike experience for our guests.

The extensions are semipermanent. How long does a set usually last?

It kind of depends on a lot of variables. Natural lashes fall out like regular hair. Obviously, there is also the maintenance of [the lashes] – if you brush them, wash them and use products, it can help them last longer. But a safe bet would be two to three weeks. The $59.99 monthly membership includes a free fill every month and discounts on all the products, including 30-minute touch-ups and full sets.

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Born from a passion to create beautiful things, The Honeycomb has flourished into a far-reaching floral garland and hairpiece business under the watchful eye of maker Bee Kern.

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lanche “Bee” Kern knows that beauty is found in the details. It’s perhaps one of the reasons behind the wild success of a business she started her sophomore year of college called The Honeycomb.

“A passion to create beautiful things” led her to begin creating hairpieces, including floral garlands, pins, crowns and a small selection of veils – perfect headwear for brides seeking to add more floral elements to their big day.

“Everything I made seemed to sell right away, and the custom order requests began to pour in,” she says.

Kern had launched her Etsy shop in 2008 while attending Maryville University for a graphic design degree – during what she calls the “early days” of the online handmade marketplace. Still, attention to detail and excellent customer service were her priorities as she began delivering pieces to customers all over the world.

“The online bridal industry is saturated with mass-produced items, so I was passionate about providing a more personalized and handmade service,” Kern says. “My motto is ‘perfection in the details,’ from selecting the finest available materials for my designs to thoughtful communications with my customers.”

With graduation from Maryville on the horizon and business ramping up, Kern was faced with the decision of what to do after earning her diploma.

“With graduation coming, I felt a career crisis looming,” she says. “I received a job offer from the design firm I’d interned with, but my mind was already made up. I was too excited by the customer response to The Honeycomb and loved the idea of running my own business.”

Kern turned her attention to The Honeycomb full time after graduating and has been working tirelessly ever since. The signature Honeycomb look blends fabric flowers with a luxe variety of metal vines, twigs and leaves, often incorporating Swarovski pearls and I OFFER BRIDES A crystals, too.

TRULY PERSONALIZED “These gilded pieces are my SERVICE, WHICH MANY favorite to make and TAKE ADVANTAGE OF. the most popular with customers,” – BEE KERN she says.

Although she focuses mainly on the flower crowns and hair combs, her veils have also picked up momentum, with the “drape” veil becoming a bride favorite. Kern recently brought on a talented veil designer – her mom, Dede – who cuts and stitches the veils by hand.

“Whereas most designers affix lace with glue, she is meticulous with needle and thread,” Kern notes.

Her fastidious care and willingness to create personalized pieces for her

customers have set The Honeycomb apart in an online market that’s now saturated with wedding accessories.

“There is far more competition now,” Kern acknowledges. “This keeps me on my toes and makes me obsessive about finding new and unique ways to advance my signature look, while creating diversity in my offerings and never sacrificing on quality.”

Kern hit a big milestone in 2018 when eRank (then called EtsyRank) listed The Honeycomb as the top 1 percent seller on the global Etsy marketplace. The business also celebrated its 10-year anniversary last year, and Kern looks back fondly on the successes The Honeycomb has had since its inception.

“My items have been featured in wedding blogs, magazines and the CW-channel TV series Reign,” she says. “Although most of my customers are in the United States, 25 percent of orders today are coming from Europe. I’m quite proud of that.”

Wherever they are in the world, Kern’s customers are happy ones. She has a fivestar rating from nearly 3,000 customers and receives numerous emails per month with comments like “I have been searching for weeks to find the perfect accessory. I’m so glad I found you!”

Garland “I offer brides a truly personalized service, which many take advantage of,” Kern says. “I am frequently asked to create a hybrid of styles from the existing designs in my shop. For example, if a bride likes one headpiece for its colors and vibe, but it’s not quite the right shape, I can remake it to fit her special request. Often I will switch out flowers to match a particular bouquet. I’ve even had brides send me an ancestor’s heirloom headpiece to remake into something new. I am in love with the collaborative process!”

The Honeycomb’s continued growth has led Kern to seek out a bigger studio space, which she is moving to shortly. Currently, her designs are available only online.

“I am excited about the growth, although being a one-woman show can take its toll,” she says. Though she says some days she feels like a hamster on a wheel, she’s “so fortunate to be doing what [she] loves.”

“The plan this year is to hire someone to help with business operations, which will free up my time to focus exclusively on the creative side and continue to provide excellent customer service,” Kern says. “I am committed to creating a delightful experience for my customers, from start to finish.”

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Jim, of Ladue, is an influential American conservative writer and publisher who founded The Gateway Pundit, a staple online news outlet among conservative readers, in 2004. He has won several media awards, including the 2013 Reed Irvine Accuracy in Media Award from Accuracy in Media and the 2015 Breitbart Award for Excellence in Online Journalism.

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Jacqueline andChristopher Jacqueline and Christopher tied the knot at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church, located in St. Louis, in a ceremony that was officiated by the Rev. Oscar Vasquez.

On a postcard-perfect day in late June (the 23rd of 2018, to be exact), Jacqueline Elizabeth Frick and Christopher Ewing Hulsey exchanged vows in front of loved ones as a bagpipe played a harmony as beautiful as the couple.

Richard and Lynn Hulsey of St. Louis are thrilled by their son’s marriage. Christopher is seen here with his parents and his brothers, groomsman Scott Hulsey and best man Nick Hulsey.

The bridal party included (pictured top to bottom, left to right) best man Nick Hulsey, with groomsmen Scott Hulsey and Jonathan Frick; and bridesmaids Alex Marino and Una McGarry, with maid of honor Sarah Benoist.

Resting on a polished silver tray, place cards, with attached horseshoe charms, directed guests to their tables at the reception.

Joanne and Jerome Frick of Wildwood are delighted by the marriage of their daughter to Christopher. Jacqueline is seen here with her brother, groomsman Jonathan Frick, beside their parents. The bride’s hair and makeup was done by Maggie Haberberger of Studio Branca.

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HEALTHY APPETITE

CoconutPomegranate Overnight Kasha

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have long been a fan of grain-based breakfasts like muesli, oatmeal, farina – you name it. This take on overnight oats substitutes classic old-fashioned oats with kasha, toasted buckwheat commonly used in Central and Eastern European cuisines. Although kasha is often used to make porridge, I love using it in overnight oats-style recipes because of its unusual texture: It has a chewy, earthy flavor that you can’t replicate with other grains.

COCONUT-POMEGRANATE OVERNIGHT KASHA Serves | 6 |           

cup kasha ½ cup chia seeds ¼ cup hemp protein ½ cup hemp seeds cup pitted and chopped dates ½ cup raisins Tbsp ground cinnamon 6 Tbsp honey, divided 6 Tbsp vanilla Greek yogurt, divided 4½ cups unsweetened almond milk, divided cup fresh pomegranate seeds (for garnish)

 ½ cup toasted unsweetened coconut chips (for garnish) | Preparation | In the bowl of a blender or food processor, add kasha and pulse a few times until grains split and crack but do not turn into powder.

In a large bowl, combine next six ingredients. Add pulsed kasha and stir to combine. Divide mixture between six 8-ounce canning jars with lids, and top each with honey, Greek yogurt and almond milk. Cover with lids and refrigerate overnight. | Serve | Remove one jar or more from refrigerator, and stir mixture thoroughly. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and toasted coconut; serve.

You can find kasha at Eastern European markets and in most grocery stores, from brands like Bob’s Red Mill. For meal-preppers: Make this batch of six servings on Sunday to eat for breakfast all week; the kasha will keep in the refrigerator up to one week.

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in Columbia, Missouri, and authors the website Rustic Supper (rusticsupper.com), where she shares recipes centering on the idea of the communal table and embracing the heritage of food through travel. She also hosts a series of pop-up dinners in Columbia called Sunday Suppers.

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Amanda Elliott is the chef at Peachtree Catering (peachtreebanquet.com)

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A LONGTIME AREA SOCIAL GROUP CONTINUES TO CELEBRATE THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN STYLE.

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hatting with Paul M. Denk, the secretary of the Ladue Hunting and Fishing Club, recalls choice passages from Ernest Hemingway – say, the classic 12th chapter of The Sun Also Rises, with its fly-fishing jocularity between protagonist Jake Barnes and Bill Gorton.

When discussing the outdoorsman group, that is, Denk doesn’t just laugh – he laughs a lot, obviously buoyed by thoughts of its bonhomie.

Despite its moniker, that group by no means constitutes a formal organization, and it certainly sounds anything but starchy. The club collects no dues, for instance. It holds no regular meetings. It neither publishes a glossy membersonly magazine nor even hosts a basal placeholder website.

In fact, it imposes no particular constraints on membership, whatever that may mean, beyond … well … a fondness for hunting and fishing.

Denk, an area patent attorney, notes that the late Charles C. “Charlie” Kilgen III of St. Louis’ Kilgen Lumber Co. founded the club in more halcyon times, and since that founding, it has fostered an almost anachronistic congeniality.

He estimates the club’s membership – its mailing list, basically – at 140. Most members work in white-collar industries like medicine, the law, small business and so forth.

Many, almost perforce, also have retired.

The club’s informal roster skews entirely male – through no contemporary bias. A bit sadly, collective mortality, over time, has decreased the number of the club’s active members, while the number of potential members, actually, has increased in a fairly slow but steady fashion. (Digital natives, take note – no app could possibly supplant the thrill of hooking a forearm-sized trout.)

Club activities, by and large, focus on fish and fowl in a North American context.

Last April, Denk relates, the club celebrated the golden jubilee of its Ozark Trout Tournament in Rockbridge, Missouri, slightly more than 200 miles southwest of Ladue. Of recent club gatherings, he cites that as a personal favorite because his sons and grandson attended.

“It was enjoyable to have family present, particularly at an event that has lasted for 50 years,” Denk says. (There, in the interests of good old-fashioned braggin’ rights, it bears noting that club member Bob Beckett won a revolving-custodianship trophy by catching a 4.89-pound rainbow trout.)

The club likewise stages an annual pheasant hunt each October in South Dakota, a state famed for such activity. At last year’s three-day event at the picturesquely named Wagon

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Rut Ranch in Harrold, club members bagged 90 birds, the state-set limit.

Over time, other piscine pursuits have taken club members to a locale a bit more exotic than either Rockbridge or Harrold: the Arctic Circle. More specifically, the club’s search for fishy fun in the United States’ northern neighbor has involved the roughly 730-square-mile Baker Lake and 1,400-square-mile Dubawnt Lake, both in Nunavut, Canada’s northernmost territory, and, in an only slightly balmier location a bit southwest, Mosquito Lake.

How – and what – does one pack for such a subpolar peregrination? Thoughtfully.

“You need to take a lot of layered clothing,” Denk says.

“Thus, you not only wear the long johns, underwear, wool shirt with a hooded sweatshirt, and then your rain suit, and as the day proceeds, you take off the layers to the extent that you remain comfortable.

“The biggest problem, though, is you’re using very large lures. We use a good number of spoons as fishing lures, for trolling the lake. These spoons may be 5 to 6 inches long, with big treble hooks at the back end. Thus, the lures may be 8 inches in length, just looking for the biggest fish.”

Because of the extra clothing and outsize fishing gear, he mentions extra airline charges for luggage. Ironically, though, last year the only lure the trout would bite on was a small 3-inch silver oval-shaped spoon, with a single treble hook at the back and a pair of ruby glass eyes wired into the spoon.

“We caught 44 trophy lake trout on that type of spoon,” Denk says. “We actually caught over 300 lake trout for the few days of fishing. And three of the fish I had on-line stayed on the bottom. I tried to get them up toward the boat to have them netted, but one of them took all my line out and snapped it off my reel, while the other two just stayed on the bottom underneath the boat, until my spoon tore loose from the fishes’ mouths. The guide said those fish were very big, but no one saw them.”

The group loves the severe beauty of the Arctic tundra, still underlain, against all climatic odds, by permafrost, and appreciates the region’s fauna in addition to its sparse, precious flora. With a chuckle, Denk relates once seeing an odd little squirrel-like creature – he refers to it as a “sicsic” – breakfasting incongruously on a common pancake fed to it by club member Ron Froesel. The group also saw friendly ptarmigan and arctic hares, which seemed almost petlike. Also, caribou, despite declining numbers overall because of climate change and other factors, still roam in abundance through the frigid vistas – by the thousands, in fact. On occasion, the club members also have spotted polar bears, lethargic at that time of year because of the (only comparative) warmth of the season.

Between this year’s trout event and pheasant event, Denk says six club members – including the Morton and Froesel families – are planning a return fishing visit to the Arctic Circle, in July, in hopes of catching a world-record lake trout.

Those seeking more information about the Ladue Hunting and Fishing Club should phone 314-872-8136.

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Featuring Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals and more!

Leonard Slatkin

Marlo Thomas

C L A S S I C 10 7. 3

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Hyken’s HOMEWORK

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Proceeds from the evening will benefit Classic 107.3 and its mission to support classic music radio programming, the arts and cultural institutions within the St. Louis community. For more information please contact Pam or Linda at: 314.881.3523 or visit www.rafstl.org/gala

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n my last column, I wrote about leaving children “home alone” and how to determine when your son or daughter is ready to experience unsupervised time.

Our own kids, however, are older teens and have been able to fend for themselves for many years. They can cook, take care of the dogs and – when reminded – will even clean up after themselves.

In general, our boys are responsible, and recently, we trusted them to be home alone overnight. After some discussion, my wife and I decided our sons were mature enough to go to bed on their own and make it to school without parental oversight.

Although it is an important consideration, deciding when to leave children for 24 hours or more is not a verdict to be made solely based on age. Most municipalities don’t have a minimum requirement for overnights, but check your local laws to make sure you are not violating any statutes. Professionally, however, I would recommend that a teen should, at least, be old enough to drive. Everyone will be more relaxed knowing a child can transport himself or herself in case of an emergency.

More important than age, however, is maturity level. If your children are confident being home alone in the evening, can take care of themselves and, in general, make good decisions, then they are, most likely, responsible enough to spend the night at home when mom and dad are away.

If, on the other hand, your teenager is susceptible to peer pressure and struggles to resist the influence of others, I strongly encourage you as parents to find proper supervision. And no matter how self-assured your child is, designated check-in times are the best way to ensure your teenager is safe and in control.

Once this major life-changing decision has been made, talk to your teen about acceptable behaviors. Stress the importance of getting to school on time, attending scheduled practices or school events, and observing the times your teen should be at home. Also, let your kids know that only “approved” visitors are allowed.

Most important, discuss house rules such as curfews and have predetermined consequences for bad decision-making. If a child knows the cost of making a poor choice, he or she is less likely to travel down the wrong path. And make sure your teen knows that he or she is not to announce on social media or tell anyone you are away.

Last, prepare the house. Of course, a well-stocked fridge is essential. It is also, however, important to make sure the house is “safe” by checking smoke detectors, posting emergency numbers for trusted adults in an easily accessible place and removing inappropriate temptations such as liquor and prescriptions pills.

No parents can anticipate all problems that might occur while they are away. If, however, you trust that you have raised a reasonable, thinking child, then you should trust that your teen is capable of making good decisions. After all, an adolescent who has never been without adult supervision may struggle with managing newfound freedoms when going to college. It is our job as parents to prepare our children to live independently; leaving them home alone is a good first step.

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Prior to going into private practice as a psychotherapist and learning-disabilities specialist, Russell Hyken, Ph.D., Ed.S., M.A., LPC, NCC, worked for more than 15 years as an English teacher, school counselor and school administrator.

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By Dr. Russell Hyken

The Daily

A SPECIAL

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Retirement Lifestyle

Exceptional People. Exceptional Living.

Spring has sprung at The Gateswor th, bringing with it lush landscaping and endless outdoor oppor tunities.

“Most residents have moved from their private homes, where they maintained beautiful gardens and grounds of their own,” says executive director Carrie Montrey. “We want to offer the same lush and inviting outdoor space for their home at The Gatesworth.”

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pril showers bring May flowers,” the adage goes, but residents at The Gatesworth need not wait for the rain to enjoy their time outside to the fullest. Set on 12 acres, the retirement community has a staff working tirelessly to prepare the grounds for the spring months.

Gatesworth executive director Carrie Montrey speaks proudly of the community’s outdoor atmosphere, noting that the four heavily landscaped courtyards offer two ponds, a putting green, extensive walking paths, outdoor dining and “a fabulous party pavilion.” Beginning in May, The Gatesworth Walking Club will hit the paths, led by one of their fitness instructors.

Residents who enjoy hitting the links will also enjoy the community’s annual putting contests, which will start up again soon.

“We are very excited about a major renovation to one of our original courtyards that will include a gorgeous travertine patio with fountain and comfortable seating,” Montrey says. “Our party pavilion offers residents an outdoor space overlooking the reflecting pond, where they can host birthday parties, anniversary celebrations or any party of their choosing. The Gatesworth provides on-site catering for these events from our award-winning kitchen.”

Louis Mills, who’s been a Gatesworth resident for almost nine years, looks forward to the return of warmer weather – though he is outside in any conditions to make sure his companion, Sophie, gets the exercise she needs.

“I have a small dog named Sophie, and we walk around the grounds at least three times a day,” he says. “When the weather is really nice, we may go six times a day. I really enjoy the grounds. They’re perfect for dog walking.”

Lately, Mills and his Yorkshire terrier mix pup have been watching the installation of the aforementioned patio on the

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The grounds crew does a marvelous job of keeping the grounds attractive.

– Louis Mills, with his pup, Sophie

eastern courtyard, which is being installed after an older gazebo was taken out.

“They’ve opened up the whole area and put a fountain in,” he says. “It’s going to be marvelous. Sophie and I have been watching the construction from start to finish. The grounds crew does a marvelous job of keeping the grounds attractive.”

Montrey says maintaining beautiful grounds is important to The Gatesworth’s staff because of their ongoing mission to create a more homelike atmosphere for their residents.

“Most residents have moved from their own private homes, where they maintained beautiful gardens and grounds of their own,” she says. “We want to offer the same lush and inviting outdoor space for their new home at The Gatesworth.”

Their ongoing efforts have not gone unnoticed, either. Montrey says many residents comment that they have their very own botanical garden right here on The Gatesworth’s campus.

“The scope and variety of the vegetation and mature trees is unparalleled,” she says. “I love so many of the outdoor areas, but one of my favorites is the large natural pond that is surrounded by beautiful mugho pines and a towering willow tree.”

As St. Louis continues to unfold and bloom in the spring temperatures, The Gatesworth landscaping and outdoor ambiance will certainly follow.

“The grounds are gorgeous and just going to get better,” Mills muses.

The Gatesworth, One McKnight Place, St. Louis, 314-993-0111, thegatesworth.com

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Toward the mouth 1. Office sub 81. Mingles 5. Mrs. DDE 83. Like a dilettante 10. Corpulent 84. Spumous 15. Red giant in Cetus 85. Brunhilde’s mother 19. — — about (around) 86. Homeric sorceress 20. Santa — 88. Narrative poem 21. Public assembly 90. Reunion-goer 22. Arab leader 92. Veranda 23. Old office technology 25. Old computer technology: 93. Italian liqueur 97. Old office technology: 2 wds.

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28. Rings 101. Ron Howard role 30. — couture 102. Stopwatch 31. Domed recess 103. Not yet firm 32. Notes 104. Arabic letter 33. Buds 105. Apparatus 34. Bend the truth 106. Sudden movement 37. Domain 107. Pillages 38. King of Sweden 108. Bits to drink 42. Entertainment award 43. Old source of information 47. Hostel 1. Tater — 48. Kind of show 2. New Age singer 49. Express 3. Swabs 50. Twinges 4. Foreshadowed 51. Quondam 52. “Honi soit qui — y pense” 5. Ranch denizens 6. Pimpinella 53. — - — -lance 7. Hand (or fist) 54. Like a mojito 8. Native: Suffix 55. Characterize 9. Stethoscope part 56. Juniors and seniors 10. Variety meat 58. Part of DJIA 11. Cotton cases 59. Austrian composer 12. Son of Aphrodite 60. City in Australia 13. Eat 61. Refractory pot 14. Accent 62. Roof worker 63. Famed auto race: 2 wds. 15. A Gorgon 16. False: Abbr.

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overs of spicy food, rejoice! Szechuan Cuisine in University City offers a full menu of Chinese dishes, several of which feature a signature blend of Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers.

The eatery comes from owner Tommy Zhong, who opened the original Szechuan Cuisine in Chicago around four years ago. The local incarnation seats roughly 80, filling the building previously occupied

by Asiana Garden. The casual interior features a modern design, whimsical decals and art from China, embellishing neutral-hued walls.

“We try to be as authentic as we can to bring

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the Sichuan style of Chinese food to the greater St. Louis area,” says manager James Zhao, a native of Guangdong Province (located on the South China Sea coast). “The chef has come from our main store in Chicago, and all of our cooks are from the Sichuan Province in [southwest] China.”

According to Zhao, top recommendations from the expansive menu include ox tendon with chili oil, sesame oil, garlic and vinegar; Sichuan-style rice jelly with chili pepper sauce; and wood ear mushroom salad.

Additional best-sellers include eggplant in garlic sauce, mapo tofu and sautéed string beans. Lunch specials include fish-flavored pork on rice, tomato scrambled

By Mabel Suen egg on rice and spicy braised beef brisket noodle soup.

“One particular characteristic of our food is the numbing peppers, which give you a little numbing sensation on the tongue,” Zhao says. “It’s one of the characteristics of Sichuan style and is very popular in China.”

The peppers appear in such signature dishes as a chili-oil soup with fish fillets, clear noodles and bean sprouts. A mild menu highlight involves house-made, from-scratch egg tofu served in a brown sauce with carrots and peas. Although the restaurant is currently applying for a liquor license, drink options include Coca-Cola products and herbal tea like White Gourd

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tea. Szechuan Cuisine makes a great spot to try something new – and spicy! – before heading to New Jewish Theatre at the Jewish Community Center for a showing of Time Stands Still.

“We welcome people from all neighborhoods in the St. Louis area, no matter where you’re from, to try our Sichuan cuisine,” Zhao says.

“Customer service is a top consideration here, and we do appreciate feedback so that we can take recommendations and make modifications.”

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Szechuan Cuisine, 7930 Olive Blvd., University City,

Story: Sarah, a photojournalist covering the Iraq War, is severely injured by a roadside bomb and is flown to Europe, where her partner, James, meets her. A reporter himself, James left Iraq earlier, after suffering a mental breakdown sparked by his own war coverage.

James and Sarah return to their Brooklyn apartment, where the disfigured and wounded photographer can convalesce. Soon after their arrival, they receive a visit from Richard, a good friend and photo editor for a prestigious major magazine that regularly features Sarah’s work. Accompanying him is Mandy, his new, much younger girlfriend, who works as an event planner.

When Richard sees Sarah’s latest work, he convinces his bosses to publish a book on the war featuring her photos with commentary by James.

As Sarah slowly recovers from her wounds, and Richard announces that he and Mandy are starting a family, James sinks further into depression as his relationship with Sarah continues to evolve with increasing conflict between them.

Sarah says she “live[s] off the suffering of strangers.”

As tense and stressful as her profession can be, though, does her personal life with James hold any more tranquility? Is survival for Sarah more grueling on assignment – or during her home recovery?

Highlights: Donald Margulies, who won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his Dinner With Friends, originated this two-act drama in 2009 in Los Angeles before it transferred to Broadway, where it ran in two incarnations over a little more than a year in 2010 and early 2011.

Margulies ranks as a superior writer, and his thought-provoking, two-act drama is currently enjoying a telling rendition from New Jewish Theatre.

Other Info: Technical support takes a back seat in this play, which Margulies’ realistic dialogue forcefully drives. Nevertheless, scenic designer John Stark convincingly furnishes the set as a Brooklyn loft, with a row of high windows at the top, brick walls and, most interestingly, just a single framed photograph – a subtly odd touch, given that one of the inhabitants works as a professional photographer.

Michele Siler’s costumes favor a casual look for James, “recuperating” clothes for Sarah, stylish office garb for Richard and “smart” attire for Mandy. Michael Sullivan’s lighting especially accentuates a stormy scene, as does Zoe Sullivan’s classically oriented and melancholy sound design.

Director Doug Finlayson keeps the focus correctly on the players and while doing so brings out stellar performances, especially by Wendy Greenwood and Eileen Engel. Greenwood embodies the tortured psyche of Sarah, who came from a wealthy background to realize that her calling and her passion compelled her

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to take dangerous assignments to war-torn regions.

Greenwood’s Sarah seems like a duck out of water in a comfy pad.

Engel wondrously fills Mandy with complexity, which runs counter to Sarah and James’ caustic first impression of this woman half Richard’s age. Contrary to what they think, though, Mandy can back up her opinions with intelligent observations, however much they differ markedly from those of the journalists.

Engel’s performance satisfactorily showcases Mandy’s surprising depth.

Jerry Vogel nicely etches the role of Richard, who wants to roll the dice with the psychologically fragile James – who himself wrestles mightily with demons involving self-worth and envy of others’ success.

Ben Nordstrom does a fine job conveying James’ petulance, as well as his yearnings for a “normal” life after the senseless violence leading to his breakdown.

James’ sneering contempt of Sarah’s father and his cavalier approach to Mandy at first paint him as a character easy to dislike, but Nordstrom taps into the role’s eventual complexity.

It’s a joy to listen to Margulies’ dialogue, which makes his characters sound and otherwise seem real.

Thanks to Finlayson’s attention to detail and his cast’s dedication to the material, attending Time Stands Still is time well spent.

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Company: New Jewish Theatre Venue: Wool Studio Theater, Jewish Community Center, 2 Millstone Campus Drive Dates: Through April 14 Tickets: $42 to $45; contact 314-442-3283 or newjewishtheatre.org Rating: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5

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Midcounty COMEBACK

Il Palato’s debut marks a triumphant return to Clayton for Michael Del Pietro – and new territory for the Italian dining scene in the metro area.

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ichael Del Pietro knows his way around the restaurant business.

In the 1970s, his mother and father owned and operated their namesake establishment, Del Pietro’s, where he and his siblings worked in their youth. In 1994, together with his siblings and cousins, Del Pietro opened his first restaurant – Portabella. Since then, Del Pietro has opened numerous Italian dining establishment in the metro area, his newest being Il Palato, a chic spot in Clayton that debuted March 8 – and that offers a totally different take on the restaurateur’s portfolio.

“All the restaurants that I own and operate are northern [Italian], more St. Louis-Italian cuisine,” he says. “[This restaurant] is more southern [Italian] cuisine and is going to be very different from my existing restaurants.”

His other restaurants – Babbo’s Spaghetteria, Sugo’s Spaghetteria, Tavolo V, Via Vino Enoteca and a Del Pietro’s reboot of his parents’ establishment – serve northern Italian cooking, like chicken spiedini, spaghetti and meatballs, and house-made lasagna. Southern Italian cooking, on the other hand, tends to be more Mediterranean-inspired: Think lighter, brighter and reliant on a variety of veggies. The Il Palato menu certainly reflects that.

Split into five sections, Il Palato’s dinner menu was designed by executive chef Tim Adams, sous-chef Jordan Knight and manager Pat Baltes. It splits the menu into select pastas (primi), meat dishes (secondi), appetizers (antipasti), salads (insalata) and sides (contorni). Del Pietro already has his eye on a few items that he expects will be big hits.

“They put a carrot appetizer [on the menu] with a vegetable demi-glace, whipped ricotta and pistachio crumbles, which was fabulous,” he says.

Del Pietro also mentions the gnocchi as an early primi favorite. The tantalizing dish features semolina and ricotta dumplings accompanied by fennel, tomato sauce and gremolata – a chopped herb dressing with fresh lemon zest.

The food isn’t the only detail that’s different for Il Palato. Operating out of the former Remy’s Kitchen & Wine Bar space – which closed in 2017 after 23 years in business – Del Pietro’s team totally gutted the restaurant and started brand-new. “[It has a] really clean line, hopefully timeless as far as décor is concerned,” Del

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Pietro says when describing the atmosphere. “Not a lot of bright or vibrant colors that may be tired in a few years – whites, grays, chocolate brown. I had to hire someone to make it pretty.”

The team responsible for the restaurant’s renovation includes Scott Volding of Volding Architecture for architecture design and Karen Pepper of Edwin Pepper & Associates for interior design. All of the accents and the stylish décor that each design firm introduced combine to create an 80-seat establishment that offers a more high-end experience for diners – possibly the most noteworthy aspect of the entire establishment, especially for the metro area.

“We will not be offering children’s menus, so it might not appeal to families with small children,” admits Del Pietro. “It’ll be more of a going-out and entertaining spot, small plates at the bar and cocktails.”

Speaking of which, the bar is beautiful. Made of white marble, it exudes class without crossing the line into pretension. There, visitors can expect an exclusive bar menu of the aforementioned small plates, as well as a wine-heavy beverage menu featuring not only Italian but also French and domestic options for greater pairings and wider tastes. Other offerings include local craft beers, as well as batch cocktails.

“Batch cocktails are very popular, and gaining even more popularity with new spirits and mixers,” says Del Pietro.

In the weeks and months to come, potential visitors should look for Il Palato to expand with lunch service, as well as to tweak the menu here and there where necessary. Diners can expect the midday offerings to cater more toward business clientele, with lower price points and speedier service more conducive to work schedules.

“Lunch will definitely be more entrée-driven, with protein and maybe some form of sandwiches,” Del Pietro says.

No matter the meal being served, the restauranteur remains as enthusiastic as ever to return to the region where he began his culinary journey.

“I opened my first restaurant back in ’94 in Clayton, and it’s been a long time since I’ve been here, so I’m really excited to be back,” Del Pietro says. “It’s a great market, and I’m really happy to be here.”

Il Palato, 222 S. Bemiston Ave., Clayton, 314-224-5331, ilpalatoclayton.com

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Ready Readers

Earth Day, Every Day

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arth Day, the annual celebration of our planet, falls on April 22, having been established in 1970, and in part because of it, in fewer than 50 years, our national ecological outlook has changed significantly.

In fact, for young children today, every day may well seem like Earth Day! Children see magic in nature and find wonder in the small miracles that adults have grown to ignore during the hustle and bustle of daily life. Ready Readers has a few reading suggestions to help children further explore the wonders around them.

Frank Asch’s The Earth and I makes a gentle introduction to the symbiotic relationship between humans and our surroundings. As both author and illustrator, Asch pairs simple textual ideas with more complex oil pastel pictures.

Asch’s rainbow-hued world serves as home for a barefoot boy explorer. The boy communicates his connection to this planet in simple, childlike statements: “The Earth and I are friends … I tell her what’s on my mind. She listens to every word. Then I listen to her.” The illustrations show seasons changing, layers of terrain and wildlife, and, above all, the boy’s joy at the discoveries that

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await him as he plays.

On the page reading “When she’s sad, I’m sad,” the illustration depicts trash dumped on a playground. The following pictures wordlessly show the boy loading the trash into a wagon and planting flowers, leading to the final two-page spread of a colorful world in perfect harmony. The statement “When she’s happy, I’m happy” should let children know they have the power to care for and change the world.

The month’s second recommendation, What in the World? Numbers in Nature, comes from writer Nancy

By Sheila Oliveri

Raines Day, with illustrations by Kurt Cyrus. As with Asch’s book, What in the World? presents an interesting concept in few but well-chosen words, combined with intricate woodcut prints depicting earth, sea and space.

Cyrus’ pictures feature muted, dreamlike background tones, permitting the brightly hued objects of focus to pop on the page. The counting aspect provides an opportunity for deeper thinking about specific, beautifully detailed treasures of our surroundings, from insects to humans, flowers to fawns, sea creatures to celestial bodies. In counting objects that appear in groups from one to 10, the reader’s discoveries include one moon, five starfish arms, seven rainbow hues and 10 toes that wiggle and bend. The story ends with a contemplation of the sky, with stars too numerous to count.

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At Ready Readers, we know that “Kids Who Read Succeed!”

Visit our website (readyreaders.org) to learn how you can support our efforts to share the magic of books with our community’s most vulnerable children. We prepare children to be successful lifelong readers by providing new books, early literacy experiences and more.

NO ANESTHESIA. NO CUTTING. NO BLEEDING. NO STITCHING. NO PAIN. NO PROBLEM. Introducing SRT. The non-surgical alternative treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer and Keloid scars.

The Sensus SRT-100 Vision™ (Superficial Radio Therapy), allows us to see and treat affected areas with our scalpel-free, non-invasive, in-office treatment.

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GIOVANNI’S KITCHEN

8831 Ladue Road, 314-721-4100, giovanniskitchenstl.com Learn why Giovanni’s ranks among the best restaurants in St. Louis when you bring in the family for a Sunday evening dinner. Excellent service and tantalizing Italian dishes are sure to win you over.

HERBIE’S

8100 Maryland Ave., 314-769-9595, herbies.com Dive into exciting, enjoyable cuisine from chef Jeramie Mitchell’s mouthwatering menus at Herbie’s.

From the classic beef Wellington to sensational listings, like the soy caramel salmon, you’ll find plenty of favorites to savor.

IL BEL LAGO

11631 Olive Blvd., 314-994-1080, bellagostl.com Uncover the delectable taste of The Hill within Creve Coeur.

Frank and Carmelo of Giovanni’s brought their restaurant expertise to West County in 2004 – and the community still flocks to this delicious dining establishment.

MANDARIN HOUSE

8004 Olive Blvd., 314-427-8070, mandarinhousestlouis.com Mandarin House recently moved, but it still proudly hosts Chinese cultural celebrations and banquets year-round. Chefs are ready to cook all types of traditional delicacies, following ancient customs while appealing to a modern audience.

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APRIL 12, 2019 | LadueNews.com | A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION

In accordance with the federal Fair Housing Act, we do not accept for publication any real estate listing that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, family status, or national origin.

If you believe a published listing states such a preference, limitation, or discrimination, please notify this publication at fairhousing@lee.net.

ELECTRICAL Licensed Bonded Insured

314-773-4955 or 314-966-3388 www.fielderelectricalservices.com Residential Fielder is highly skilled in knob & tube wiring and aluminum wiring upgrades. We are specialists in older and existing structures.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT

Affordable Cleaning for Any Budget Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly Move-in and Move Out Satisfaction Guaranteed

Family Owned & Operated

Call 314-426-3838

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ESTATE SALES

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & PLANTING Landscape Maintenance including Spring Clean-up, Drainage Solutions Stone walls, patios, sidewalks & borders Spring is around the corner! It’s not too early to develop a plan and set a schedule.

Call Keith at 314-422-0241 for a free estimate.

The Hard Work Yard Work Co., LLC

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If it can be wired, we can wire it.

CLEANING SERVICES

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE

LAWN & GARDEN

Commercial Residential Industrial

AUTOMOTIVE CASH FOR CARS Second Generation Buying cars with integrity since 1950.

Call Sam 314-302-2008

LAWN & GARDEN

ELECTRICAL

Commercial Tenant finishes, churches, sporting complexes, restaurants, senior care facility, and parking lot lighting, etc.

Industrial Fielder has the skills, knowledge and equipment to handle industrial work including new industrial construction, warehouse lighting, large machinery, and data wiring.

Need An Electrician?

$20.00 off CLEANING SERVICES

Any electrical job of $75.00 or more

TROSSIE CARES Private Home Health 24hr Affordable Home Health Service. Call 314-620-3550 or email trossieharris@gmail.com.

We have lots of avail. references.

Specializing in Installation, Sanding & Refinishing of Hardwood Floors.

Call for FREE Estimate

HELP WANTED BOOKKEEPER Permanent PT - Full charge through GL and financial statements. Approx. 25hrs per week.

Family Business in Creve Coeur.

Call Sam 314-400-6870 American Carnival Mart

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ESTATE SALES

HOME IMPROVEMENT

MOMODERNE

www.momodernestl.com • Certified Appraisers • Large Customer Base • No Stress For You • Complete Cleanout • We Take Care of EVERYTHING 8631 WATSON RD. WEBSTER GROVES, MO 63119

PRECISION REMODELING Q Room Additions Q Decks Q Bathrooms Q Kitchens and so much more. Interior and Exterior.

Free Estimates! Fully Insured.

Call Bob (314)799-4633 or Jim (314)799-4630

24/7 Companion Care for Seniors.

Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping, & Peace of Mind.

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FLOORING/TILE HARDWOODZ

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

HOME CARE Experience w/Stroke, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's & Hospice Patients.

12hr Shifts• Nights Car, Insurance, Personal Care, Exceptional Worker, Trustworthy, Doctor Ref's, 30yrs Exp. Police & Family Check. Avail. NOW! Mary 314-276-8891 LM

GUTTERS

SPECIALIZED HOUSEKEEPING 1-2 Large Homes.

Caring professional will clean, organize, run errands, laundry, pet care/sitting & party services.

Dependable, 27+yrs Exp., Ref. Call Barb 314-650-2966

ESTATE SALE SERVICES

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

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

Plaster Patching and Repair Interior & Exterior

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Walls, ceilings & crown molding.

(DRYVIT, EIFS SYSTEM repairs & new application) Also drywall, taping & repairs.

220th ENGINEER'S, LLC 314-220-3638

JON'S AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR Electrical, Carpentry, Floors, Windows, Plumbing, Painting, Tile and Lots More! Quality Guaranteed! Reasonable, Insured, Ref's NO JOB TOO SMALL! 314-205-1555 www.jonshomerepair.comjonsa

SEMI-RETIRED TRIM CARPENTER Rotten Wood Repairs Quality design, work in: bookcases, doors, crown moldings, kitchens, wainscoting, & more. Insured.

Dale 314-541-6708 Langewisch Construction LLC

REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing.

Power Washing. Insured.

Free Estimates. 40yrs Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511

LAWN & GARDEN

Outdoor Living Experts Landscape Maintenance: ï Estate Grounds Mgmt ï Routine Scheduled Maintenance Programs ï Fertilizer & Weed Control ï Mowing ï Mulching ï Weeding ï Leaf Removal Outdoor Living & Construction: ï Patios ï Retaining Walls ï Outdoor Kitchens ï Fire & water Features ï Irrigation Install & Maint. ï Driveways ï Fencing ï Landscape Lighting Call Today for Estimate 314-827-5664 www.TRCoutdoor.com

314-243-6784 Spring Cleanup & Lawn Maint.

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ROOFING

ROOFING

WANTED

March Winds, April Showers... Enjoy The May Flowers We Will Be...

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We Are Buying ...Selling watches • jewelry • diamonds • sterling • coins • scrap gold We pay TOP PRICES and offer SAME DAY PAYMENTS! If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by or call for appointment for a no obligation quote. Extra premium prices paid for signed jewelry.

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Owner on site to insure CUSTOMER SATISFACTION No Job Too Small • 35yrs Exp. Senior Discount • Fully Insured

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Roofing • Siding • Gutters • Tuckpointing Ellisville, MO 63021

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Complete houses, spotpointing with color match, chimney repair/rebuilds, brick/stone repair, foundation repair.

Who you going to call?

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For House Clean-outs, Hoarding Clean-outs, Yard Waste, Appliance Removal & More.

BRIAN'S HAULING

Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service, Insured.

Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection.

636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

"U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Bsmts & Garage, Etc. Call Brian @ 314-740-1659

PAINTING 28+ YEARS EXP

PET SERVICES A+ RATED

Yucko's Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts 314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com

Power Washing•Painting•Staining INTERIORS • EXTERIORS • CONCRETE CEDAR HOMES • DECKS & FENCES

Tim Trog 636.394.0013

McGreevy Piano Tuning Bill McGreevy Piano Technician & Guild Associate Member 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com POWERWASHING WINDOW CLEANING •Excellent Rates •Insured •Impeccable Ref's •Free Est's.

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MASSEY TUCKPOINTING Tuckpointing, Chimney & Brick Repair, Caulking, Chimney Sweeping & Flue Re-lining.

BBB A+ & 2013 Torch Award $50 off $500+ 314-200-9488 or masseytpm@gmail.com for bid

WANTED Trees Trimmed & Removed

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

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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ASTON-PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal. Insured.

35yrs Exp. Free Estimates.

Call 314-766-2952 or 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com

64ac on Wild Horse Creek Rd across from Babler State Park next to Saint Albans. Perfect for horses, subdivision or an investment.

Restaurants, shopping, and utilities near by. Call 314-567-1688

ROOFING

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US Army Engineers

WINDOWS

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Take on any roof! Slate, Clay Tile & Shingles. Also Soffit, Fascia, Gutter Repairs and Gutter Cleaning. Over 30yrs Exp. Fully Insured. No house too tall & No job too small 220th ENGINEER'S, LLC 314-220-3638

M&P Window Washing & Gutter Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning & Minor Repair • Window Cleaning • Reasonable • Free Est. • Dependable • Insured • Ref's • 34yrs Exp. • Angie's List Paul, 314-805-6102 Mark, 314-805-7367

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

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and Indian Artifacts!

Executive in Clayton loves the hobby!

Buying collections, answering questions, & looking for properties to buy or lease to look on within 45min of Clayton that seem to have a good concentration of arrowheads.

JC PAINTS Interior/Exterior Painting, Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured.

Call John for a Free Estimate!

ARROWHEADS!

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Take Control of Your Healthcare In 2019

One Health Exam Could Keep You Mentally Sharp, Reduce Anxiety, Reduce That’s right - the exam is a hearing exam. If you are like me, you have been putting it off for years. Make 2019 the year you get the test completed. There are so many health reasons to complete this hearing test that you should do it right now!

Because you should know that there is a right way and a wrong way to conduct a hearing exam, the following is a quick explanation of the FREE hearing exam.

Did you know that there is a chronic health condition that you are likely to face? In fact, this condition, if left untreated, has been linked to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, falling, and death. The chronic health condition, if treated, can enhance your relationships with others, empower you to live how you want to live, and is proven to help you remain independent long-term – that means the treatment helps to keep you in your current home.

• In 2017, research from The American Geriatrics Society found that “the total lifetime cost of care for a person with dementia was $321,780 (2015 dollars).

Families incurred 70% of the total cost burden.”

• In 2013, research from The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry found that “the excess annual adjusted healthcare costs of depression, anxiety, and comorbid depression and anxiety reach $119.8 million per 1,000,000 population of elderly, respectively.”

• In 2015, research from HealthDay found that “among nearly 1,700 U.S. adults aged 70 and up, those with hearing loss were 21 percent to 39 percent more likely to die over the next several years.”

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A hearing exam should test all three parts of your ear: the outer, middle, and inner. To test the outer ear, your specialist will use a video otoscope to check for wax buildup. They will also display this on a T.V. monitor for you to see. To test the middle ear, your specialist will check your eardrum and the three smallest bones in your body for proper function and to ensure that you are not in need of an emergency medical referral. Lastly, your specialist will check twelve different areas of your cochlea in your inner ear to measure how much and at what frequencies you may be experiencing loss. The office then provides all of the results to your primary care physician since this test is that important and should be completed annually.

Call right now and book your FREE annual hearing exam – no copays or deductibles. Call before 4/30/2019 and participate in our inventory reduction sale (mention code: LADNP0401N).

You could save thousands on your healthcare.

Miracle-Ear St. Louis is locally owned and operated and is part of the Miracle-Ear franchise system – a leading, national hearing aid provider. Miracle-Ear St. Louis has 17 locations across Missouri and Illinois and is dedicated to helping people improve their hearing. For more information about Miracle-Ear St. Louis locations, please visit www.miracle-ear.com/online-booking, or call Creve Coeur (314-485-2639) or Chesterfield, MO (314- 222-7278).

For all St. Louis area seniors who struggle to hear their television or other media, this premium hi-fi device can help amplify the television, music device, computer, or radio wireless up to 20 feet away and through walls. This offer is provided courtesy of your local Miracle-Ear center as one of their community outreach initiatives. Just visit www.FreeTVHeadsets.com and enter promo code LADNP0401N.

*Must enroll and complete onsite test study to qualify for free gift. The following rules apply: Must complete hearing test and show a 40dB loss. One headset per household applies. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. New customers only.

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