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We’ve all seen the ads from the retirement communities that extoll the virtues of senior living. Sonja Nelson-Stough and her husband, Larry Stough, visit these places several times a month. They think they’re nice.

But Sonja and Larry aren’t there because they want to move in. They come to perform for the residents. Sonja plays the hammered dulcimer, with Larry accompanying her on guitar.

Sharing their love of music is something they do in their spare time. But it’s not the only thing.

After retiring as a bank trust officer in 2008, Sonja started taking tap and ballroom dance lessons. She has danced competitively for 10 years. In her spare time, she plays golf.

By the way, she’ll turn 77 next year.

Larry, meanwhile, isn’t twiddling his thumbs. Just last year, he rode his motorcycle on Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. He’s an amateur photographer who enjoys tennis, golf and scuba.

Neither one takes bone density, blood pressure or any other kind of medication.

How do they do it?

“It’s easy,” says Sonja. “For the past decade, we’ve begun each week together at 20 Minutes to Fitness.”

“This unique, once-a-week, 20-minute workout fuels all our other activities,” says Larry. “It’s safe.

It’s medically based. It keeps us young, fit and strong.”

“We could not do the things we do without the strength building we get from 20 Minutes to Fitness,” Sonja adds. “It helps us build and maintain a strong core.” In other words, it helps fend off all those things that are leading their peers into retirement community living.

There’s one other thing you should know about Sonja: she hates exercising. “We have tried other exercise programs, gyms and classes, and I will not stick with them,” Sonja admits. “I dreaded going.”

20 Minutes to Fitness, she says, is different. “I do my 20 Minutes once a week, and I’m done,” she says. “So this is it for me. Best of all, it works! I saw results in the beginning, and I’m still seeing results today.”

If you think you are too old, too out-of-shape or have too many health issues for 20 Minutes to Fitness, think again. Even when Sonja and Larry had casts on their legs, they never missed a session. 20 Minutes to Fitness’ trainers – which include physical therapists and other pros – tailor every workout to your needs and capabilities.

Sonja’s friends tell her they wish they had her stamina, balance, flexibility, positive attitude and energy. All she’ll say is, “It’s great to be strong and do the things I love to do. I can honestly say 20 Minutes to Fitness has made the difference.”

As for those retirement homes: they’re a nice place to visit.

Larry and Sonja just never hope to live there.

More about Sonja and Larry:

Sonja served as 2013 Ms. Missouri Senior America, competing in the national pageant in New Jersey.

Next year she and her husband, Larry, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They have trained together at 20 Minutes to Fitness since 2007.

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EDITOR ‌THIS WEEK WE’RE PROUD TO INTRODUCE OUR READERS TO THE 2017 Ladue News Show House. Now in its seventh year, the Show House continues to be a beautiful opportunity to showcase the work of St. Louis’ most talented and creative designers.

The featured home this year, located at 110 Dielman Road in Ladue, is an exquisite, showstopping 1930s estate. Vaulted ceilings with whimsical wooden beams, large floor-to-ceiling windows and a plethora of contemporary updates are only a few of the luxurious abode’s captivating qualities.

Learn more about this year’s Show House, starting on p. 32, and also join us for our Preview Party on Oct. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more details about the event, visit laduenews.com.

Also, be sure to check out this week’s fashion feature, starting on p. 58. LN contributing writer Katie Yeadon explores this season’s hottest jackets for fall – each of which is certainly swoonworthy!

Until next time,

Alecia Humphreys

Editor’s Corner A huge shoutout to

Congratulations to the Missouri History Museum for recently being

St. Louis’ next great

honored by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

journalist, Gabrielle

Mid-America for its first ever feature-length documentary, Show Me 66:

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Main Street Through Missouri. Show Me was named Best Documentary –

fifth-grade student

Historical at the 41st Mid-America Emmy Awards. According to a press

at Central Christian

release, the 90-minute film explores the landscapes and destinations

School in Clayton,

found along Route 66 in the Show-Me State.

was recently selected as a Time for Kids news reporter. Time for Kids is a branch of Time magazine “that provides news articles for students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 and is present in many schools across the United States.”

Gabby is one of just 12 students serving as a reporter for the 2017-18 school year.

Congratulations, Gabby!

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You can pick up a copy of Ladue News at Savvy, and our entire staff makes a point of reading it cover to cover each week.

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ON THE

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RELIANCE BANK

Making a

Difference

By Robyn Dexter

From left to right: Eric Schactman, McClure CFO; Patrick Bowen, Reliance Bank SVP - commercial lender; Norm Toon, Reliance Bank EVP - chief lending officer; Keith Cooper, McClure president and principal; Phil Wentz, McClure principal; Keith Esarey, McClure principal; Todd Smith, Reliance Bank SVP senior lending officer. | Photo by Sarah Conroy

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or community financial institutions like Reliance Bank, being able to reach out to companies and help them grow is at the core of their belief system.

Reliance is a commercial lender to many companies across the St. Louis region, including McClure Engineering.

Reliance Bank Chairman and CEO Thomas H. Brouster Sr. says that Reliance and McClure began working together on an acoustical site analysis and again when McClure outgrew its previous office located in south St. Louis.

“They found an 80,000-square-foot, six-story building on Clark Avenue that would allow them to house their main operations and utilize the additional space for other tenants,” Brouster says.

Built in 1896, the historic Cupples 1 building is part of the National Register of Historic Places and is located just a few blocks from Busch Stadium. Because of its size, McClure was able to work with Reliance on an owner-occupied building deal, where 50 percent or more is owned by the business.

Gaines Dittrich, vice chairman and chief credit officer for Reliance, says the partnership with McClure was an outstanding chance for Reliance to support more growth in the community. “[The move] gave McClure the chance to expand and add more engineers,” Dittrich says. “They found a layout in the right space, and their future growth is tied to having the right kind of occupancy.

In the process of doing that, they’ve brought additional growth to downtown. We were pleased to be able to accommodate their needs, including the details in relation to their tax abatement structure.”

Thomas H. Brouster Sr. Norm Toon, executive vice president and chief lending officer,

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notes that St. Louis’ market depends a great deal on middle market business because it’s very uncommon for large corporations to The Tin Roof located in the McClure Engineering building. | Photo by Sarah Conroy move their headquarters to St. Louis. “We see large corporations being acquired and subsequently moved out of our market,” Toon says. “However, we have been very successful in developing middle market companies to fill in the gaps when the large ones leave. Helping those companies grow, seeing them create jobs, and then watching them become the next great St. Louis business story is what makes our community special.

“Helping those middle market businesses grow is vital to Reliance and vital to the economy as a whole, and we want to help them with financing their next step,” Toon says.

Brouster notes that being a local bank and being able to personally establish relationships are what sets Reliance apart from bigger, out-of-state institutions.

“We’re thrilled about the relationship with McClure, and we’re always looking for midsize companies we can work side by side with,” he says.

Eric Schactman, McClure chief financial officer, says working with Reliance was a pleasure and speaks highly of the bank’s efficient, streamlined process: “Like McClure Engineering, Reliance was very detailed and thorough, making sure everything was covered and all the documentation was complete.”

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Women’s Society of Washington University

TREND EVENT AT NEIMAN MARCUS

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llen Barber, vice president and general manager, welcomed members of the Women’s Society of Washington University and guests to the Neiman Marcus Trend Event to raise money to support the Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholarship. Attendees enjoyed wine and light bites before the runway show with the latest fashions by St. John’s. Neiman Marcus donated raffle prizes. Co-chairing the event were Elaine Burkhardt and Joni Karandjeff. The Women’s Society of Washington University primarily comprises women of all ages from all backgrounds who share the desire to experience the resources of Washington University through education, scholarship, student projects and leadership.

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The Women’s Society of Washington University continues to enjoy a partnership with Neiman Marcus in raising funds for the Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholarship. The funds are used to support scholarships for students who have enjoyed a rigorous curriculum at a St. Louis Community College and are admitted to Washington University to complete their final years.

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Joni Karandjeff, Alice Handelman, Ida Early, Rosalind Early

Judy Anthon, Sandy Rives

Vicki Sheehan, Kathy Pope, Beth Barrett, Kathy Frost

Anastassia Sharpe, Andrea Craig

Caroli Young, Susan Block

Andrea Stewart-Douglas, Nancy Kodner

Jackie Ruthsatz, Suzanne Breckenridge, Darlene Roland, Beth Simmons

Rachel and Eulonda Nevels

Ann Stark, Cynthia Billingsley

Gwen Wesley, Odester Saunders

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STAGES St. Louis

SUMMER CABARET FUNDRAISER

Valerie and Mike Self

Susan and Robert Levin Photos and story by Bryan Schraier

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t was a packed house at the Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood as STAGES St. Louis hosted its ninth annual Summer Cabaret Fundraiser, themed “Cheers! Showstoppers!” VIP guests enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a wine pull and a raffle before the house opened to a performance by many STAGES favorites performing showstoppers from 31 seasons of productions. Special auctions took place at intermission, and a very special post-show sparkling wine and dessert reception with the performers took place afterward. Students from the STAGES Performing Arts Academy also performed. Proceeds from the evening benefit the organization’s artistic and educational programs.

Nina Needleman, Sima Needleman

Bob and Carolyn Belden, Carol and Gordon Wilson

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What I like most about STAGES is that it gives people the opportunity to discover musical theater if they’ve never been a part of it, or to actually become a part of it through being a patron of the arts through the audience or as a donor.

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Lisa and Larry Carson, Rich Simmons

Jessica Beustring, Keith and Amanda Boyer

Cathy Sakiyama, Christie Kwock

Vince Vento, Janet Sappington

Joan Church, Joan Daniels, Mary Koschoff, Sue Meara

Katie Hayes, Cathrine Chesbro

Joyce and George Kippenberger

Dorothy Reimers, Sally Bakula

Mary Ashley, Kim Skaggs

Robin Brody, Randy Stern

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University City Children’s Center and LUME Institute

FAIRY TALES CAN COME TRUE CONCERT

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Story and photos by Diane Anderson

niversity City Children’s Center and LUME Institute held their 12th annual concert, themed “Fairy Tales Can Come True,” recently at Bissinger’s Caramel Room in St. Louis. The evening began with a reception, featuring food stations, an open bar, acrobats, a magician and a concert involving various artists from throughout the St. Louis area. Each teacher who was given an award pitched innovative early-childhood education projects that focus on the emotional development of children, committed to being a lifelong learner. After the teachers were recognized, a Fund-A-Need auction concluded the program. A dessert reception followed.

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This year, we are honoring teachers and giving the LUME teacher of the year awards. What happens early in life lasts a lifetime – 90 percent of the brain is developed by the age of 5.

We can influence a generation every five years. We are here to elevate childhood education.

STEVE ZWOLAK, UNIVERSITY CITY CHILDREN’S CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND LUME INSTITUTE CEO

Scott Bates, Mark Bates, Patti and Pat Harty

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Jane Price, Zoe and Kurt Baldwin

Peaches Lott, Vanessa Pearson, Angela Bradley

Young Friends of the Little Bit Foundation

BIG FUN EVENT

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un was the name of the game as the Young Friends division of the Little Bit Foundation held its Big Fun event in the relatively new event space at 4 Hands Brewing Co. in South City. Guests purchased raffle tickets for prize packages while enjoying food, 4 Hands brews and giant Jenga, vintage video games and Skee-Ball. A DJ had folks dancing into the night. The Little Bit Foundation addresses childhood poverty on multiple levels by providing basic needs for students, the lack of which hampers learning. Once basic needs are met by programs that provide things like winterwear, uniforms, meal kits, eye exams and glasses, backpacks with school supplies and more, then advanced needs can be addressed by programs involving STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), book fairs, mental health curricula and support, and more.

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The meaning [of this organization] to me is helping out people less fortunate to better improve our community as a whole.

NICK BAHN, PRESIDENT

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Kim Ehrman, James Connins, Brooke Layendecker

Laurie Loeschner, Jamie Rivera, Melissa Timmermann

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Fri., Sept. 22

Circus Flora’s Flora Dora Gala at Palladium Saint Louis. 7 p.m. (circusflora.org)

Sat., Sept. 23

Friends of Birthright St. Louis’ A Night For Life Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. 5:30 p.m. (friendsofbirthrightstl.org) Laumeier Sculpture Park’s The Big Dinner at the park. 6:30 p.m. (laumeiersculpturepark.org) JCI USA’s (The United States Junior Chamber) Top Outstanding Young Americans Gala at the Renaissance Hotel. 6:30 p.m. (jci.cc)

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“Pediatric research helps us [at st. Louis Children’s Hospital] pioneer possibilities in the prevention, treatment and care of childhood diseases, like developing personalized medicine, discovering how to edit fatal genetic errors and increasing survival rates for congenital heart and cancer patients,” Malcolm Berry, chief development officer, says.

“Most importantly, through groundbreaking discovery, we live our mission of doing what’s right for kids by giving them every chance to reach their potential.” The hospital continues to grow its community of donors, known as the Guardians of Childhood, by reaching out to the community for charitable support.

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Founded by eight pioneering women, St. louis children’s Hospital opened in 1879, with a rented house and 15 beds. it was the first children’s hospital west of the mississippi river and is the seventh oldest in the country. today, the hospital’s clinical and community outreach program annually affects more than 250,000 patients.

The hospital doesn’t stop short at serving St. louis families. it serves children across the world as the pediatric teaching hospital at washington university School of medicine. its nationally recognized programs for physician training and research influence the way medicine is practiced worldwide while bringing in top talent, who offer bold and inventive ideas.

Support from the children’s discovery institute recently funded a trial to deliver chemotherapy drugs to a child with an inoperable brain tumor, which was done through the barrier protecting the brain from toxins and directly into his tumor. This kind of complex care requires state-of-the-art medical equipment

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and supplies, as well as specialized individuals who form a child’s care team. it also requires facilities and services oriented toward children and their families, who often are going through a traumatic experience and coping with unique psychological and emotional needs.

Advancing care for tomorrow’s children is made possible through philanthropy, which covers the cost of programs, services and treatments – especially for those not eligible for reimbursement through insurance companies. it allows St. louis children’s Hospital to make decisions according not to what makes fiscal sense but to what’s right for kids.

ON THE BOARD: RETTA LERITz TussEy “i am thrilled to serve as this year’s chair of play date, a highly fun and unique event that will take attendees back to those memorable summer camp days,” retta leritz tussey says. “perhaps the most exciting element of all is the funds raised will benefit pediatric research through the children’s discovery institute. The energy and excitement is something you don’t want to miss!”

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“We started in her living room and dining room, which set the tone for the rest of the house,” Dill-Thebeau says. “She wanted to make the home more glamourous and sophisticated.”

In the breakfast room, the existing cabinets didn’t work with the redesigned sections of the condo. The client wanted better storage, so Dill-Thebeau worked with KM Designs to put in big, beautiful cabinetry that’s a focal point in the room.

“We connected it to the existing kitchen cabinets and bar area, which we rehabbed into matte black as well,” Dill-Thebeau says.

With modern accents and mirrors to make the space look bigger, the redesigned breakfast room is now a glamorous, elegant space.

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This 18-inch-square gilded medallion is one in a series of

TickeTs $50

handmade, signed pieces by Tommy Mitchell. His work is notable for its elegant finishes, influenced by years

General House Tour

of working with important antiques and aged patinas. The medallion is

Saturday, OctOber 7 thrOugh Sunday, OctOber 22

also available in zinc, silver, limestone and antique white finishes. (tommymitchellcompany.com)

Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am-5pm Daily | Closed Monday

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gold-finished wall adornment fragments of selenite.

No parking for preview party.

Limited parking for general house tour.

Please check your ticket for additional

(nancypriceinteriors.com)

parking information.

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This year’s expansive estate features several unique architectural elements that make it a true gem in the heart of Ladue.

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hey say it’s what’s on the inside that counts, and what’s inside the 2017 Ladue News Show House is quite literally – drumroll, please – a second house. Welcome to 110 Dielman Road in Ladue.

Originally built in the 1930s, 110 Dielman Road started out as a charming stone cottage featuring a pattern of triangles and horizontal lines in light gray. Decades later, a massive contemporary addition was added, but unlike modern additions built onto the back of a home, this one engulfed the property, leaving the cottage and its stonework as the nucleus for the expansive estate.

Today, 110 Dielman Road features four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a half-bathroom throughout its 5,175-square-foot interior. The new exterior features oversize windows framing the view of 2-plus acres of property. Inside, the original stonework abounds, as well as other showstopping design details like multiple vaulted wood-beam ceilings and a cobbled stone-and-marble floor.

Ted Wight of Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, the Realtor of the $1.575 million home, says this location is a great fit for the Show House because of its variety of aesthetic and design elements. “There’s a

THIS YEAR’S DESIGNERS Great Room/Foyer Annie Genovese of Forsyth Art Master Suite Teddy Karl and Melissa Hummel of The Great Cover-Up Hearth Room Vicki Dreste of Victoria Dreste Designs

wide assortment of traditional and nontraditional rooms [that] will appeal to all people’s tastes – and it gives designers the ability to be contemporary or traditional,” he says. “I think what the public is going to love is there will be a lot to look at. It’s not just a standard center-hall colonial home. They’ll have all sorts of exciting design choices to experience.”

Rooms featured in the 2017 Show House involve both the main floor and the stately lower level.

Downstairs, the abode features a variety of modern luxuries including a rec room, wet bar, sauna, wine cellar and bedroom suite. “It has contemporary flair but [a] wonderful traditional feel to it,” Wight says of the estate.

Outside features an attached two-car garage, as well as a detached one-car garage with workspace. A large patio nestles into the manicured yet organicfeeling landscaping, but in case that isn’t enough outdoor entertaining space, the home also features an enclosed, open-air courtyard in the center of the home off the great room. This unique space features ample stonework and endless design possibilities.

Although many historical details, such as the architects of the home, have been lost over time, Dennis Northcott, associate archivist for reference at the Missouri History Museum, located some information about a few of 110 Dielman Road’s previous owners.

“According to the St. Louis County directories – similar to phone books and published almost annually – a man named Russell J. Reitz and his

wife, Mercedes, resided at 110 Dielman from 1940 to 1951,” Northcott says, noting the home was likely built in 1939 and was valued in the 1940 census at $15,000. “Russell Reitz was a stone contractor.”

Perhaps this explains the home’s original exterior, still on display in its enclosed, open-air courtyard.

Wight estimates the addition was built in the 1980s, which would place it with the next family Northcott found. “Dan Broida and his wife, Roma, resided at 110 Dielman from 1952 to 1985,” Northcott says. Broida – known locally for his work with the chemical company now called Sigma-Aldrich – was described as “the guiding spirit for the company in its early years” in a 2014 column in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch by Bill McClellan. Broida served as the company’s first chemical engineer.

For the 2017 Show House, local professionals will decorate 11 of the top spaces of 110 Dielman Road. When asked what space he’s most excited to see transformed, Wight says: “My favorite room is the great room, with the timbered ceilings, skylights and windows that look out onto the courtyard and backyard – it’s a very dramatic, large space.” He also mentions the adjoining open-air courtyard, saying, “It’s very unique, and I’m sure it’s going to be exciting.”

The Ladue News Show House opens to the public for tours from Oct. 7 to 22 (closed on Mondays) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. To learn more or to buy tickets, visit laduenews.com.

Bedroom 2 David Deatherage of David Deatherage Design Loft C.J. Knapp of Yours by Design Bedroom 3 Anne Smith and Liz McGovern of June Roesslein Interiors Dining Room Gigi Lombrano of Gigi Lombrano Interiors Rec Room Ruth Nowlin and Linda Williams of Dau Furniture Powder Room Amy Herman of Brooksberry & Associates Kitchen/Butler’s Pantry Tori Webbe-Hunt of Tori Design Landscaping Jim Graeler of Chesterfield Valley Nursery

THANK YOU, GLENNON GUILD! Ladue News extends its thanks to Glennon Guild, the 2017 nonprofit partner of the Show House. Glennon Guild volunteers serve as the backbone of Show House tours, staffing registration and leading such tours during open hours. Ladue News is thrilled to work with you again this year, Glennon Guild!

Glennon Guild, a women’s organization featuring more than 150 members, was founded to support SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and the children who depend on it. Glennon Guild fundraisers are annual pillars of philanthropy in the St. Louis area, including the popular Fashion Show, Boutique and Luncheon, as well as the Glennon Card program. The 2017 Glennon Card discount shopping card runs Oct. 20 to 29 and offers special savings at more than 300 stores, restaurants and salons. Proceeds from purchases of the $50 card benefit Cardinal Glennon’s juvenile patients. glennon.org

WILDWOOD | $2,100,000 | 111 Grand Meridien Forest Drive Exquisite cross-built 1.5 story estate with superb craftsmanship and architecture.

Represented by: Marcia Thudium and Sabina Dehn | T. 636.394.9300

COLDWELL BANKER GUNDAKER – ST. LOUIS’ #1 HOME SELLER Locally operated. Nationally recognized. When you are ready to buy or sell a home, choose the company that knowledgeable St. Louis area homeowners trust to help them with their real estate needs.

LADUE | $5,200,000 44 Overhills Drive Custom estate on 3.2 acres, lovely pool.

CHESTERFIELD | $3,295,000 309 Wardenburg Farms Road Phenomenal, custom-built 1.5 story.

LADUE | $1,495,000 959 Tirrill Farms Road Traditional Williamsburg style on 1.8 mature acres.

COUNTRY LIFE ACRES | $1,475,000 15 Country Life Acres Picture perfect home with exceptional curb appeal.

Represented by: John Ryan T. 314.993.8000

Represented by: Mary Gettinger T. 636.394.9300

Represented by: Lynn Bodenheimer T. 314.821.5885

Represented by: Margie Kerckhoff T. 636.394.9300

SUNSET HILLS | $1,425,000 10842 Kennerly Road Johnson built home 2.5 acres with pool.

CHESTERFIELD | $1,198,000 16932 Lewis Spring Farms Road Stunning all brick, 1.5 story, nested on 3.1 acres.

EUREKA | $1,175,000 409 Stonewall Drive Exquisite home in prestigious golf community.

TOWN AND COUNTRY | $1,095,000 1234 Clayton Place Drive Magnificent Victorian re-creation.

Represented by: John Ryan T. 314.993.8000

Represented by: Tonja Busiek T. 636.532.0200

Represented by: Helen Reid T. 314.993.8000

Represented by: Carla Borgard T. 636.394.9300

FRONTENAC | $899,000 10510 Conway Road Private 1.2 acre lot, Ladue schools.

CREVE COEUR | $849,900 572 Graeser Road Newer 1.5 story, with pool in Ladue school district.

TOWN AND COUNTRY | $800,000 13676 Armstead Drive Professionally decorated home across from Queeny Park.

UNIVERSITY CITY | $799,000 7831 Lafon Place Newer custom home, just steps from Central Clayton.

Represented by: John Ryan T. 314.993.8000

Represented by: Steven Mathes T. 314.993.8000

Represented by: Reagan Oglesby T. 636.532.0200

Represented by: Joanne Iskiwitch T. 314.993.8000

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*Source: The top ten St. Louis area companies as reported in the St. Louis Business Journals’ 2017 Book of Lists’ ranking of the Largest Residential Real Estate Companies. The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Burnet are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. ©2017 Coldwell Banker Burnet. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Burnet fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are service marks registered or pending registration owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.

FACES of St. Louis Real Estate

Sarah Bernard

With a passion for the

community, entrepreneurship and customer service, real estate allows Sarah Bernard to put her skills to great use. Her first endeavor into the housing industry was with a vacation rental business she started. She has since become certified in luxury home marketing and as a second-home/ resort specialist. She joined RedKey Realty Leaders in 2013 because she says the welcoming, professional environment complemented her business model. To ensure quality customer service in a dynamic environment, Bernard has built a team to focus on delivering great service, using their collective knowledge to provide clients with results.

Bernard is a native St. Louisan whose focus lies primarily in the central corridor and in second-home sales at Innsbrook Resort, where she owns three vacation getaways of her own. She earned an MBA from the executive program at Washington University and honed her skills at The Fabulous Fox Theatre and Ralston Purina Company. Her unique skillset enables her to provide exceptional service, with a businessminded approach founded on smart financial strategy.

Bernard has an interest in theatre and music and enjoys performing in community productions. She received an undergraduate degree in music composition and for many years has hosted the weekly STL LIVE television show, where she continues to interview the movers and shakers of the community. She even pops up in the occasional television commercial or corporate video. Bernard and her three children, now all young adults, have performed in musical theater shows together and traveled multiple times to Nicaragua on mission trips. Entertaining is a passion they all share, and so, they enjoy a home filled with music.

Sarah Bernard 314-780-9070 Office Phone: 314-692-7200 SarahBernardrealeState.cOm

Steve Breihan and Carolyn Malecek

thrive on client interaction and decided to launch their real estate careers many years ago, leaving behind the corporate world from which they came. Real estate satisfies their passion for service and has allowed them to provide a hands-on, personal approach to each client transaction. As experienced corporate relocation specialist, they both have finely tuned negotiation skills and expert knowledge, which has created a lasting partnership that enables their sellers and buyers to come out on top. Their seasoned approach, market knowledge and experience have them selling at a record pace, with $27-plus million in sales already under contract and $400-plus million in lifetime sales.

Both Breihan and Malecek are native St. Louisans who value their community for its small-town atmosphere and big-city attractions. They take pride in giving back to the community.

Breihan serves on the Saint Michaels and Saint George food ministry, while Malecek volunteers at Immacolata Parish and also is involved with the Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Patrick Center food outreach programs. A portion of their commission from every closing is donated to either the Animal Protection Association or the Sunshine Kids Organization From selling your home with the best terms to finding the ideal neighborhood to call home, Breihan and Malecek promise to provide “a customer service that clients have never before experienced.” Their dedication to customer service has earned the team St. Louis Magazine’s 5 Star – Best in Client Satisfaction award for the past 10 years. This unwavering dedication to each client has landed Breihan and Malecek in the top 1 percent ranking of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Real Estate agents nationwide, as well as in the top 1 percent of all St. Louis agents.

Steve Breihan 314-753-1899

Steve@SteveandCarolyn.com SteveandCarolyn.Com

Carolyn maleCek 314-956-9405

Carolyn@SteveandCarolyn.com SteveandCarolyn.Com

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 | LadueNews.com | A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION

Julie Buck Brooks

A lifelong St. Louisan,

Kim Carney

consistently ranks as the No. 1 agent

Julie Buck Brooks spent two decades in radio and television, as

for Coldwell Banker Premier, the top Coldwell Banker affiliate in

well as in business marketing. She joined the real estate industry

Missouri, as well as among the top 1 percent of all agents in the

to follow her passions for interior design and directly connecting

state. Carney specializes in the high-end market, doing most of

with clients.

her business in Clayton, Ladue, Frontenac, and Town and Country.

“My business motto is to create a legacy of commitment and

Designated as one of the few Previews Property Specialists in St.

loyalty to our customers,” Brooks says, which she delivers alongside

Louis, she has extensive knowledge and experience in the luxury

partners Joan Schnoebelen and Megan Rowe at Laura McCarthy

home market. Carney doesn’t just stick a sign in a yard and hope

Real Estate. “We are such a great fit and work well together,” she

the property sells; she takes a fresh approach to marketing homes

comments about her teammates.

– and it works. After graduating from Ladue Horton Watkins High

Brooks is married and has three sons, who she loves to watch

School, Carney received her undergraduate degree at the University

play sports. She also stays invested in the community through

of Missouri-Columbia and her master’s degree at University of

affiliations with numerous charity organizations, including as

Missouri-St. Louis. She resides in Ladue with her 13-year-old twin

a volunteer at KidSmart and as an alumna member of St. Louis

daughters, Emma and Grace. After overcoming ovarian cancer,

Children’s Hospital’s advisory board.

she has continually donated 10 percent of all sales to the Siteman

Specializing in the central corridor, Brooks takes great pride

Cancer Center. Carney is involved in St. Louis Ovarian Cancer

in uniting clients with a place they can truly make their own. “I

Awareness, raising money for research, and served as keynote

help customers find the perfect space for them to make lasting

speaker at the 2016 Living Out Loud gala. Volunteering with these

memories with family and friends,” she says. The ability to show

organizations has been dear to Carney’s heart, as she knows she is

her clients how a house can become a home – their place of refuge,

one of the lucky ones. She looks forward to bringing much-needed

celebration and relaxation – is what continues to drive Brooks down

awareness to ovarian cancer on a national level. Now completely

a path of success.

healthy, Carney works long hours within this strong real estate market and spends time with her girls (usually at the pool). “Life is good,” she says.

Julie Buck Brooks

KIM CARNEY

314-330-5198

314-422-7449

314-725-5100 office

Office Phone: 336-1924

Julie.brooks@lauramccarthy.com

KIM.CARNEY@COldwEllBANKER.COM

lauramccarthy.com

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Sandra Mesker

of RedKey Realty Leaders stays

Jen Ross Cross

Consistently ranked in the top

inspired through her career of uniting clients with the places they

1 percent of all St. Louis Realtors, Jen Ross Cross was invited in

will soon call home. Licensed since 1999, she joined her good friends

2009 to become partner at Upper End Properties. Ever since, the

at Edward L. Bakewell on tour to learn all about real estate and

agency has worked to increase its team and client base with high

never looked back.

levels of success.

“I stand by the RedKey slogan: ‘Love and service – that’s what it’s

Cross’ personal business model has evolved as she learned to

all about,’” Mesker says to describe her approach to the job. “I would

specialize in the presentation of properties, pricing and negotiation.

also add ‘discretion, professionalism and gratitude’ as key ingredi-

She inherited her passion from her parents, who were serial house

ents. Mottos may be catchy, but there’s a lot to them … “The quality

hunters. Moving many times throughout the St. Louis area, she and

and intensity of work before the SOLD sign goes up!”

her sister always took part of the process, which enabled Cross to

She specializes in the central corridor, including the areas of Brentwood, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Sunset Hills and Chester-

learn firsthand about the various areas of the city.

“I strongly believe in supporting our community,” Cross says.

field. “Luxury properties in Ladue, Clayton, the Central West End

“Although I lack the time to physically pitch in at this point in my

and Town and Country are primarily my bread and butter, though

life, I donate a portion of all my commissions to three local chari-

I work with buyers and sellers of all ranges of price and location,”

ties. My Facebook friends [can attest to knowing] I send money to

Mesker notes.

anyone who asks for a charitable contribution. I love to support

Mesker enjoys time with her family, including her almost fullgrown children and their newest addition. “We have a bulldog puppy who keeps us humble, busy and laughing!” she shares.

Mesker stays involved in her community in a number of ways,

those who are trying to make a difference.”

Cross specializes in the areas along Highway 40, from downtown to Wildwood. A large part of her business is based on referrals. “I am fortunate past clients have shared their positive

from hosting events with her husband for Opera Theatre of Saint

experiences,” she shares. “It is the most genuine compliment one

Louis, Helping Hands and Great Rivers Environmental Law Center

can receive in this industry.”

to riding bicycles for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Cystic

She and her husband, Andy, have two boys, William, age 3, and

Fibrosis. “There are so many great institutions and organizations

James, age 1. They recently came up with a family goal: to visit

that add to the cultural and caring aspects of St. Louis, it’s hard to

every state park in the United States. “We plan to start in the spring

do everything we’d like to support!” she says.

and welcome any tips or suggestions!”

Sandra MeSker 314-495-0295

Jennifer ross Cross

SandraMeSker.net

314-313-1779 Jen@rossCrossrealtor.Com

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 | LadueNews.com | A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION

Jiggs Dunn & Christine Cool

Maria Elias

The Jiggs Dunn and Christine Cool real estate partnership is

process for more than 20 years, earning her a designation as a

defined by a wealth of experience in the St. Louis market combined

relocation specialist and listing-and-marketing specialist, with

with a history of integrity. As top producers for Berkshire

a focus on Clayton and Ladue. Her expertise and community

Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate, Dunn and Cool have

knowledge are evident through rave reviews from clients.

been representing sellers’ and buyers’ real estate needs for more

“Maria was a godsend! She was thoroughly organized [and]

than 30 years.

understood just what we wanted, preselecting 10 houses [that] met

Cool started her real estate journey on the commercial side and quickly discovered a passion for the residential market. Her

has aided families in the moving

our criteria exactly,” one says.

Another shares similar sentiments: “After living [in this

keen attention to detail and dedication to clients combine with her

wonderful home for] a month, we are still in awe. Maria’s knowledge

experience and enthusiasm, creating the perfect balance. Dunn has

of the market, ability to bring people together to do the deal and

excelled in the real estate industry for more than 35 years. She has

professionalism was a testimony to me.”

a recognized brand with her slogan, “It’s a Dunn deal,” and scores of satisfied clients praise her energy, commitment and honesty.

Dunn’s high energy level and determination have led to

As a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Club, Elias ranks in the top 1 percent of St. Louis REALTORS and is an Outstanding Service award recipient, as well as a member of the St. Louis Association

many achievements, including a consistent ranking in the top 1

of REALTORS. Prior to her real estate career, she established Town

percent of all St. Louis real estate agents. She lives and loves real

& Country Stables , one of St. Louis’ finest boarding-and-riding

estate, working closely with her clients to provide personalized,

academies. Elias and her family then moved to a suburb of Chicago,

professional service, as well as expertise and passion. Together,

where she managed the Ragdale Foundation , an arts institution.

she and Cool encourage you to let their knowledge, experience

Born and raised in St. Louis, the Clayton resident attained her

and negotiating skills work for you when buying a home. And with

vast knowledge of the area’s communities, local school districts (both

$322 million in closed sales in the last 11 years, it’s hard to refuse

private and public) and the housing market from personal experience.

their offer.

Her children went to Ladue elementary schools. Her son attended St. Louis University High School and is now an attorney. Her daughter attended Clayton High School and is now a family therapist.

JIGGS DUNN & CHRISTINE COOL

Maria Elias

314-503-7999

314-971-4346

314-614-5822

www.hoMEswithMaria.coM

Office Phone: 314-997-7600 JIGGSDUNN.COm

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Linda Frierdich

With 16-plus years in the real

Susan Hurley

A true interest in real estate

estate industry under her belt, Linda Frierdich is confident she

started for Susan Hurley 20-plus years ago, when she needed to sell

and her team are the best choice for St. Louisans real estate needs.

her own home and buy another. “I have been hooked ever since!”

Her team has sold more than $500 million in real estate transac-

she says. Now, she views her profession as a real estate agent as “so

tions, successfully helping more than 5,000 clients achieve their

much more than a job,” and often finds herself matching properties

real estate goals.

with people even before they start looking.

Frierdich and her team have received numerous recognitions for

Hurley lists and sells in a wide geographical area and price range,

their successes, including being named one of the top teams in the

which allows her to stay attuned to the many diverse neighborhoods

area by St. Louis Business Journal and maintaining the No. 1 Pro-

and lifestyles found here. “With so much to offer in St. Louis, partic-

ducing Team designation in Southewestern Illinois since 2008, per

ipating in a family’s transition into new areas, as well as supporting

Maris. Their consistent growth has seen sales jump from $3 million

the communities in which they live, is very rewarding,” she shares.

in 2002 to more than $97 million in 2016.

The Linda Frierdich Group gives back to the community on a

Hurley has a unique capability of opening clients’ eyes to the possibilities of a new place – and how it might be the perfect fit for

regular basis, even as it maintains the same quality of service to

them. She takes the time to listen closely to clients, so as to iden-

all of its clients. Recent charitable partners include: Lydia Strong,

tify their wants and needs. It is that ability to adapt and thrive that

Backstoppers, Songs4Soldiers, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Rosati

makes her a prominent force in the real estate industry. Still evolv-

Center, Marla Strong and Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Fri-

ing in the ever-changing market, it is repeat and referral business

erdich and The Linda Frierdich Group of Century21 Advantage

that propels her forward.

consistently demonstrate their commitment to helping their

“While consecutive customer service awards and a variety of

communities, from aiding clients to participating in and hosting

industry designations [makes up] my resume, the foundation of my

numerous charitable events.

business – my focus – has always been built on client relationships,” Hurley states.

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Linda Frierdich

SuSan Hurley

314-649-0221

314-308-6636

Yourhomeresource.com

janetmcafee.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 | LadueNews.com | A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION

Jennifer Kaiser

first launched her career in

Julie Lane

always admired the housing industry, but

real estate by investing in homes that needed to be remodeled,

it wasn’t until she sold her family’s condo in Chicago and their first

then sold. After several years of success at renovating, she moved

house in St. Louis that she looked to it for a potential profession.

into general contracting as a custom home builder. During those

“I wanted a career that kept me closer to home and gave me more a

years of buying and selling the homes that she had improved or

sense of community,” she says. Now, more than a decade in, she has

built, Kaiser realized her true passion: helping people find the

proven herself as a leading agent.

home of their dreams.

With distinctions among the top-ranked area agents, Lane has

Thanks to her experience in building and remodeling, Kaiser

been listed Janet McAfee Real Estate’s No. 1 agent twice, includ-

brings a unique knowledge to the table, with the vision and insight

ing in 2016, as well as No. 6 on St. Louis Business Journal’s list of

needed to help clients uncover the ideal home for their families. She

“Highest Selling St. Louis Real Estate Agents.”

utilizes her skillset to assist clients with both buying and selling to

“I cover all kinds of areas,” she notes. “I have sold properties from the Central West End all the way out to St. Albans. We have

give them the best possible results.

Kaiser believes true success comes from the clients who confidently refer her to their friends and associates. “I love working

lived in Ladue for the last 16 years, so it makes sense most of my business is in the central corridor.”

with clients I have previously worked for as many have become good

Lane and her husband, Rich, met in college and have been mar-

friends,” she says. “It feels great to know I have, in some small way,

ried for 23 years. They have two daughters and spend their free time

impacted their lives.”

renovating their current home. She and her daughters stay active in

When Kaiser isn’t hard at work serving her clients, she enjoys spending time with her three children and their dog Jack.

the National Charity League. Lane also participates in her children’s school activities.

“I am constantly keeping up with the market and industry,” Lane says. “To take your finger off the pulse of it is a disservice to your clients. I absolutely love what I do. I work all the time and, most days, it does not feel like a job!”

Jennifer Kaiser

Julie lane

314-828-0150

Janetmcafee.com

314-303-6504

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Jeff Lottmann

started his career in medical and

surgical supplies sales, applying business savvy and sales strategies to negotiate and close multi-million-dollar deals. His success in the industry allowed him to pursue his real passion: real estate.

A real estate investor, Lottmann is known for buying, renovating and reselling properties of all types. In 2002, he turned his passion into a career by founding Lottmann Realty Group. In addition to the luxury housing market, Lottmann’s expertise includes lot location for clients and builders, and multi-family apartments.

His business and practical expertise differentiate him from the competition. Acting as an advocate and advisor for each client, Lottmann is committed to client satisfaction and matching people with property opportunities. As a result, he is the go-to agent for many families and residential and commercial real estate investors throughout the course of their lives.

A father of three, Lottmann loves spending time with his children, coaching their various sports activities, boating and golfing.

He serves on the Athletic Advisory Board of University of Missouri St. Louis, and supports Habitat for Humanity and the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Sue McLaughlin and Katie McLaughlin

are native

St. Louisans who form a mother-daughter team. Top producers at Laura McCarthy Real Estate, they successfully represent both sellers and buyers throughout the St. Louis metro area.

Sue is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, and her daughter, Katie, graduated from Saint Louis University. Katie grew up in her mother’s office at McLaughlin Real Estate, the family business. Later, when Sue joined Laura McCarthy, her daughter, who was finishing college, got her own real estate license to help on weekends. It soon became clear Katie was a bona fide natural in the real estate business. It wasn’t too surprising, considering that, even in the second grade, she was the only student who knew what a contingency meant.

Both mother and daughter feel invigorated at being able to help clients. Those they’ve helped seem to return to them time after time. As one current client reminded them, they have represented her in nine different residential real estate transactions. Sue and Katie continue to prove they are caring, hardworking agents who earn their clients’ respect and loyalty.

Jeff Lottmann

Sue and Katie McLaughLin

314-406-8911

314-504-4214 Sue

mystLreaLtor.com

314-283-8444 Katie 314-725-5100 Office smclaughlin@lauramccarthy.com kamclaug@lauramccarthy.com LauraMccarthy.cOM

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Eric Merchant

moved to St. Louis in 1988 and

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has called it home ever since. Growing up on the east coast, and then,

the area’s go-to REALTORS in her 13-plus years of working with the

spending several years on the west coast, he understands the special

St. Louis community. Alongside her team of specialized individuals,

appeal of the Midwest. “I can tell you it’s definitely better in ‘the middle’

she helped 43 families in 2016 to buy or sell their homes by

of the country,” he says. “Folks here are real!”

networking with agents and prospecting for buyers.

Merchant is unique among other real estate agents thanks to his

She and Robb Partners recently joined the Who’s Who in Luxury

varied skillset. For almost three decades, he has sold in all categories

Real Estate network, a group of the finest residential real estate

and price ranges of real estate, including residential, commercial and

firms around the world. Eligibility for membership is based on

industrial, as well as land. Along with team member Tammy Eigenman

brokers showing an expertise in the market and sale of luxury

and Britton Kelly, the Eric Merchant team combines 47-plus years of

properties, as well as listing or selling in the top 10 percent of their

experience. His hardline work ethic has earned him the Henry J. Aydt Service and Legend awards, and the 2016 Hall of Fame award, with only four agents in its illustrious history.

In addition to residential real estate, he boasts a strong background in pond, lake and fisheries management; timber stand management, food plot design and management, barn restoration, log home preservation and restoration; trail and interior road improvement and construction; fencing, hay and row crop planning; erosion control; outbuilding design and construction; livestock management and more.

“In short, if it has to do with land, I can handle it!” Merchant states.

Merchant and his team have three rules: show up, don’t mess up and put others before yourself. This combined with his problem-solving skills has been the key to his success.

He and his wife, Debbie, give back to the community through Shriners, St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Andrew’s Hugs. He can be

market. Robb’s partnership with Luxury Real Estate allows her to keep up with industry trends by creating partnerships and utilizing the leading technology that benefits the real estate industry.

Robb has developed an expertise in marketing and selling distinctive luxury homes, and has boosted her comprehensive knowledge of St. Louis’ western corridor, in particular of Ladue, Clayton, University City, Webster Groves and Kirkwood. She brings a unique perspective to her adopted hometown through personal experience with relocation, which allows Robb to make the oftenemotional process a smooth one for clients. She has dedicated herself to promoting St. Louis as one of the nation’s leading cities.

Robb resides in Clayton with her husband, Dave, and their 9-year-old twin sons. She remains committed to building upon her family’s long tradition of real estate in the St. Louis area.

seen monthly on the “American Dream” television show, on Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m., where he discusses the local real estate market.

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Allie Rossini & Alison Schneider

With the motto

“going beyond the usual expectations,” Allie Rossini and Alison Schneider set the bar high when it comes to delivering clients their real estate dreams. The team achieves those goals through top-notch service and a unique understanding of St. Louis neighborhoods.

Rossini had a taste of the housing industry from an early age. Her father worked as a real estate attorney and her mother as an interior designer. Her husband also works in commercial real estate. “It was a natural career for me,” she says.

When Schneider decided to return to work after raising her sons, personal experience with transitioning to a new home drew her to the housing industry. “Since I have moved multiple times – I’m on my seventh state and ninth house! – real estate felt like the right fit [for me],” she says.

Both Rossini and Schneider are relocation-certified and specialize in the central corridor, including Clayton, Ladue, Webster, University City and Des Peres, with the ability to represent clients all across the St. Louis area.

In a marriage of 15 years, Rossini is raising three boys, who range in ages from 9 to 13 years old, with all attending Clayton schools.

She and her family reside in the neighborhood of Davis Place. In a marriage of 23 years, Schneider has three boys as well, two at Clayton High School and the other one in college. She and her family reside in the Claverach Park neighborhood. They both are involved with their local schools and enjoy spending time with their families.

Ted Wight

has always been on the forefront of

marketing. His website, stlouis.style, exceeds 1,000 hits per day, and this year, he launched three new sites: laduestyle.com, claytonstyle. com and cwestyle.com – all of which are connectable through Instagram and Facebook.

Public relations is also important to Wight’s sales arsenal. His properties have been feature in The New York Times, The Week, St. Louis Magazine, “Curbed,” HGTV and more. Events play into the marketing mix, with his listings serving as venues to launch cars and television shows, as well as host performances and cocktail receptions. He will proudly host his fourth Show House with Ladue News, including this year’s listing at 110 Dielman.

Wight has developed a niche over the years, specializing in architecturally significant homes that range from historic mansions to contemporary homes. He lives in a Ladue home designed by noted architect William Bernoudy, who studied under Frank Lloyd Wright. He shares a country property with his family in Pike County, Missouri, where he enjoys gardening and restoring a 1850s farmhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wight grew up in Ladue, where he attended St. Louis Priory.

His education continued at Lake Forest College on the north shore of Chicago. He received his executive MBA from Washington University’s Olin School of Business. Wight has two sons, Ted and Nick, who are pursuing degrees in medicine and law. In his off-time, he enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking and serving on various charity committees.

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“We specialize in being advocates for our clients,” Wright says.

“We both are great listeners and make certain to gain a clear understanding of what are our clients’ wants and needs are from the moment we start working with them.”

Mullen agrees. “Our goal is to align our thinking with our clients, so we can help them make the best decision.” she says. She and her partner offer a combined 20 years of experience to their clients, bringing a wealth of knowledge about the moving process to the table.

“We handle all of the details, which may be overwhelming to clients and could potentially cause a great deal of stress,” Mullen shares. Continuing to assess clients’ wants and needs is crucial, so listening is a key skill they lean on throughout the process.

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luxury LISTINGS

By Amanda Dahl

‌2375 Alpine Oaks Drive | INNSBROOK

735 Brittany Lane | UNIVERSITY CITY

1281 Castle Gate Villas Drive | OLIVETTE

Sarah Bernard RedKey Realty Leaders 314-753-3552 (direct), 314-780-9070 (office), sarahbernardrealestate.com

Jean Schneider Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-973-3065 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Sabrina Robbs Robb Partners Keller Williams Realty 10936 Manchester Road, 314-677-6490, robbpartners.com

This English Manor-style estate, located in Brittany Wood, This exquisite waterfront luxury property resides on

showcases original details such as arched doorways,

Located near Clayton shops and restaurants, this elegant

Innsbrook’s prestigious Lake Alpine, offering incredible views

refinished wood floors, plaster moldings, built-in bookcases

end-unit villa boasts hardwood floors and an expansive

from every room of the home. Family and friends will flock

and leaded glass windows. Enjoy the finished lowerlevel,

deck, overlooking the private yard. You’ll adore the custom

to this gorgeous residence. Instant relaxation lies one hour

with gas fireplace and game room, plus wet bar.

kitchen, dual master suites, with walk-in closets, and deep-pour walk-out lower level with a family room.

1204 Cinnamon Drive | FREEBURG, ILLINOIS

9033 Clayton Road | LADUE

428 Edgewood Drive | CLAYTON

Linda Frierdich Group Century 21 Advantage 138 Concord Plaza Drive, 314-649-0221, yourhomeresource.com

Maria Elias Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-941-4346 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), cbgundaker.com

Allie Rossini & Alison Schneider Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-303-2137 (Rossini), 314-941-0421 (Schneider), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Nestled on almost 2 acres, this gorgeous brick Freeburg

This charming Cape Cod resides in the heart of Ladue, tucked

home offers stunning lake views and a huge deck, which

away on a gorgeous landscaped lot. From the dramatic entry,

Fall in love with this Wydown Forest home, showcasing

overlooks the in-ground pool. Enjoy a luxurious master

with sweeping staircase, to the incredible lower level, with a

an open floor plan. The main level features an enchanting

suite and finished lower level inside this amazing home that

theater room and more, you’ll love it all. $839,900

living room, with fireplace, and a spacious dining room that opens to the kitchen. Additional amenities include a

is sure to impress.

beautiful backyard, large deck and 2-car garage.

12057 Embassy Row | TOWN AND COUNTRY

11 Fielding Lane | LADUE

624 Flanders | WARSON WOODS

Elaine Medve Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314-725-0009, dielmannsothebysrealty.com

Ted Wight Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314-607-5555, 11fielding.com

Jill Azar Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-616-8836 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Understated taste is evident throughout this stunning

Located on an acre in Ladue, this newer custom home

Uncover this charming, updated ranch nestled on more

residence, located on an exceptional acre lot. Its classic style is

showcases more than 4,500 square feet of luxurious living.

than a third of an acre in Warson Woods. The home boasts

exemplified everywhere in the abode, including in the kitchen,

From the main-floor master suite to the finished walk-out

a vaulted family room, complete with built-ins and a gas

with custom cabinets, granite countertops, an oversize center

lower level, you’ll find much to admire in this gem of a

fireplace. Spacious yet cozy, the abode offers a large, level

island and Thermador appliances. $1.195 million

residence. $1.449 million

and fenced backyard.

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735 BRITTANY LANE, 624 FLANDERSPHOTOS BY STEVEN B. SMITH; 11 FIELDING LANE PHOTO BY REED R. RADCLIFFE

west of St. Louis, with space for year-round entertainment.

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12 Glenview Road | LADUE

2024 Kingspointe Drive | CLARKSON VALLEY

22 Log Cabin Drive | LADUE

Wayne Norwood & Ben Patton Gladys Manion Real Estate 314-629-3931 (direct), 314-721-4755 (office), finesthomesstl.com

Steve Breihan & Carolyn Malecek Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-753-1899 (Breihan), 314-956-9405 (Malecek), steveandcarolyn.com

Sue McLaughlin & Katie McLaughlin Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-504-4214 (Sue), 314-283-8444 (Katie), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Located across from MICDS on almost 1.5 acres down a

Residing on a private acre within desirable Kingspointe,

Residing on almost 3 parklike acres, this gracious, 1.5-story

private lane, this exceptional Ladue estate features $400,000

this stately 1.5-story home showcases significant updates

home leads you in through an elegant gallery entrance and

worth of upgrades and improvements, including a new

throughout. Enjoy a 2-story entry foyer and great room,

light-filled front hall to the formal living and dining rooms.

architectural shingle roof and all-new lower level. Admire

a luxurious main-floor master suite, the open kitchen

Enjoy the inviting family room, with wet bar, fireplace, and

the state-of-the-art kitchen and more. $1.995 million

concept and an exquisite walk-out lower level. $998,000

spacious sunroom. $1.3 million

8 Long Meadows Lane | TOWN AND COUNTRY

45 Lynnbrook Road | TOWN AND COUNTRY

8025 Maryland Ave., No. 9D | CLAYTON

Jeff Lottman Lottmann Realty Group RE/MAX Suburban 636-812-4414, mystlrealtor.com

Karen Polishuk Land|Litwack & Associates Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-954-2661 (direct), 314-872-6623 (office), landlitwack.com

Jiggs Dunn & Christine Cool Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-503-7999 (Dunn), 314-614-5822 (Cool), jiggsdunn.com

Residing in the heart of Town and Country, this exquisite

Uncover a contemporary work of art when you explore this

extraordinary floor plan and abundance of natural light.

gem blends comfortable family living with luxury. Featuring

custom-built Jeffrey Homes residence, which boasts soaring

From the dramatic gallery and 10-foot ceiling to the

a PebbleTec saltwater pool, with hot tub and fountain,

ceilings, clean lines and unique materials. Featuring an

covered outdoor terrace, with views of the Arch, the plush

this phenomenal residence boasts unbelievable amenities,

award-winning kitchen, an enticing pool, with waterfall slide,

amenities will floor you. $1.55 million

including glamourous rooms, built-ins and a high-end kitchen.

and a spectacular lower level, this home proves best in class.

9890 Old Warson Road | LADUE

97 W. Sherwood Drive | OVERLAND

4 Slate River Way | WENTZVILLE

Maria Elias Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-971-4346 (direct), 314-997-7600 (office), cbgundaker.com

Sandra Mesker RedKey Realty Leaders 314-495-0295, sandramesker.net

Jen Ross Cross Upper End Properties 314-313-1779 (Cross), 314-932-5646 (office), 4slateriverway.com

Discover this exceptional midcentury renovation on a

This surprising home boasts gorgeous gardens, lake views

Discover this luxurious estate residing on 10 acres. Suitable

private almost 2 acres within Ladue. From the extended

and quality renovations. From the dramatic vaulted

for horses, the property exudes the highest level of quality.

circle drive to the chic designer kitchen and a private retreat

ceilings of the great room to the deck and bonus “cottage

From the entryway chandelier, which can be lowered by

that serves as the master suite, its decadent details will

room” found in the backyard, take great pleasure in this

remote for cleaning, to reclining theater chairs, each detail

draw you in. $1.44 million

stupendous environment. $649,900

shows masterful design. $3.299 million

Explore Clayton’s premier high-rise, featuring an

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54 Tree Farm Road | MONTGOMERY CITY

802 Twin Pine Drive | KIRKWOOD

306 N. Woodlawn Ave. | KIRKWOOD

Eric Merchant Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 8077 Maryland Ave.; 1905 Wentzville Parkway, 314-541-1218 (direct), 636-887-3514 (office), merchantofhomes.com

Maggie Albers Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 8700 Maryland Ave., 314-780-6067 (direct), 314-997-7600 (office), bhhsall.com

Joan Schnoebelen, Megan Rowe & Julie Buck Brooks Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-406-0005 (Schnoebelen), 314-378-4077 (Rowe), 314-330-5198 (Brooks), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Uncover this exceptional property, featuring 4 bedrooms With 56 acres of level, lush land in Montgomery City, the

and 2.5 bathrooms, in a sought-after neighborhood of

Discover this historically significant landmark home in the

seclusion of this incredible home cannot be beat. Featuring

Kirkwood. The main-floor living space showcases a creative

heart of Kirkwood. The impressive property offers 6-plus

two ponds, hunting woods and two outbuildings, this is the

and open expansion, featuring a great room with solid

bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Admire the hearth room,

place where you can both work and play.

cherry bookcases, wood floors and built-ins.

with stone fireplace, or the original butler’s pantry adjoining

Please join us for an afternoon of music and cheer with the Duo Laberinthe, featuring violinist Neil Zundel and pianist Nathan Coleman.

Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 at noon Come help us celebrate the arrival of fall and enjoy the irresistible combination of good food and elegant music.

While you’re here, you’ll have the chance to tour our spacious Apartment Homes and hear more about The Willows community. From our art gallery to our indoor pool and fitness center, our full-service spa to our beautiful 165-seat theatre, here at The Willows, you will find countless reasons to smile.

Now is the time to discover what The Willows lifestyle could mean for you.

Let the good cheer begin!

Space is limited, so RSVP by calling 314-576-0800 Complimentary valet parking will be provided.

211 S Woods Mill Rd • Chesterfield, MO 63017 314-576-0800 • www.NewWillows.org

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the kitchen, and much more. $1.279 million

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esiding in Old Town Clayton, this stately residence boasts a pillared brick façade and manicured landscape that prove both inviting and regal.

Arise in your luxurious main-floor master suite, with a romantic sitting room and his-and-her baths, before trotting down to the gourmet kitchen, with an eat-in counter, for a delicious breakfast cooked on wonderful appliances. Welcome the day by relaxing for a spell in the step-down sunroom, with private patio access. The great room is sure to prove a draw, with a custom built-in entertainment center and wet bar, featuring a wine room. Entertain for every occasion, with formal living and dining rooms, as well as an impressive lower level, which leads to the unbelievable 7-car climate controlled garage. Each space you walk through has something new to admire, from the raised ceilings and custom cabinetry to masterful molding and glass pocket doors.

KATHLEEN LOVETT 314-610-7408 (direct), 314-983-2200 (office), janetmcafee.com From its humble beginning in the founder’s basement, the Janet McAfee Real Estate network is now four decades strong and a recognized local leader. Today, the firm enjoys a corporate office in Ladue, more than 100 active professional agents and a significant presence in the St. Louis central corridor. Through exclusive relocation and marketing affiliations, the syndication of listings to leading real estate portals and distinguished luxury partners, Janet McAfee Real Estate offers global reach.

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By Julia Cain ‌Audra Noyes, owner and creative director of luxury fashion line AUDRA, delivered the figurative “Checkmate!” as she recently took home the championship in the Pinned!

Designer Chess Challenge. As a member of the Saint Louis Fashion Incubator inaugural class, this Delaware native competed against other incubator designers to create two chess-inspired looks: something practical and something a touch more creative. Ladue News caught up with the winning designer to find out more.

You recently won the Pinned! Designer Chess Challenge. Congratulations!

What did you create and why?

In the Pinned! challenge, I created two pieces, one being the first uniform for chess and the second being an avant-garde, more fashion-forward piece inspired by the game of chess. For me personally, I chose to create a jacket as my uniform piece that was the primary focus … My avant-garde piece was a tea-length gown inspired by the colliding of the rook and the bishop, which in essence was the formation of the queen.

How is your experience with the Saint Louis Fashion Incubator going?

The incubator has been great. I love working amongst the other designers as well as the incubator team. It’s a great community where we’re really supporting and learning from one another. St. Louis is definitely a big shift, but I’m loving it thus far.

Has your work changed or grown since you began working with the group?

Specifically working in St. Louis within the incubator has given the exposure to interact with my client or my consumer on a daily basis through the retail opportunity of the space, and I think that has really informed my design. It has helped me learn what fit, fabrics and silhouettes really speak to my clients, what price points work for them, and I think that has helped me grow not only as a designer but as a businesswoman.

What other projects are you working on right now?

Right now, I just finished up shooting my spring/ summer 2018 collection, which debuted [Sept. 6] at New York Fashion Week. I’m working right now on the presentation that I’m doing and finishing up the collection for market as well.

I’m also working on the production of fall ’17 so it just shipped to stores, so I’m working on now getting it launched on the e-commerce and getting it back to St. Louis to sell. It’s kind of two collections in tangency – they overlap. It keeps it exciting, for sure.

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he St. Louis region recently lost one of its legendary leaders: Emerson CEO Chuck Knight.

As a businessman, Knight built a global powerhouse at Emerson, one of St. Louis’ enduring success stories. However, his contributions to our region went far beyond the boardroom. Through personal and corporate philanthropy, as well as a willingness to take on civic causes, he worked tirelessly to make his adopted hometown a better place for all of us.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the meaning of leadership and its purpose in our world. When reading the flood of tributes to Knight that stress honesty, passion and commitment, I fear those qualities too often appear to be sorely lacking in America today – yet they remain vital components of leadership.

The times we live in demand our leaders possess not only vision and the ability to expand the bottom line but also equal parts integrity and trustworthiness. The lack of trustworthiness among today’s leaders has become both pervasive and pernicious. We may trust the system, the data and the (hopefully not “alternative”) facts, but we just don’t trust one another anymore. That has fostered a growing fear and increasing suspicion of our

leaders – corporate, political, educational and religious – whose intentions and actions are routinely questioned.

Add to that a growing “integrity gap” in which leaders don’t always do what they say and say what they do, and we’re left with a leadership crisis of sorts.

Meanwhile, the leaders who do embody the right qualities and embrace new ways of doing things are viewed as threats to the system. Rather than embrace those leaders who seek to take measured risks and create dynamic new opportunities, we tend to question their loyalty and true intent.

The very definition of leadership demands that a leader possess the courage and conviction to overturn the status quo if doing so benefits an organization’s best interests. Knight understood that. He lived in two worlds – the present and the future – and both were equally important. Effective leaders like him comfortably challenge conventional wisdom.

A leader must be authentic and believable. Leadership based on hope is no leadership at all. A transformational leader must convey, with confidence, the path to the future. Leadership should be measured not by how many followers a leader has, but by how many of those followers eventually become leaders themselves. Such true empowerment, built on trust and commitment,

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igh school seniors, it’s crunch time for those college application essays – so what better time to share tips on how to be most effective? What you write in your essay has become increasingly important in terms of admission. Some colleges are blunt when saying a real person will be reading this. But remember, colleges truly want to know who you are and why you are interested in attending them.

Tip 1. Resist the urge to sound too formal. Good grammar and thoughtful writing count. However, make sure your true self shines through without too many toots to your own horn. It is important to instill confidence while remaining humble.

Tip 2. Have a focus. You are not going to explain your whole life in 650 words, so don’t try. Choose a topic that reflects who you are while sharing your goals as a student on the college’s campus. What inspires your intellectual curiosity?

Tip 3. Focus on the message, not the word count. Unnecessary worry about word count can be self-defeating, sometimes leading to a self-imposed writer’s block! I commonly hear: “But Mrs. Murray, if I try to tell that story, it will be too long!” Baloney. Write the real story first, then we’ll cut it to the necessary word count, whatever it may be. Nine out of 10 times, it’s better shorter, anyway.

Tip 4. Don’t get bogged down with too much grammar right out the gate. Remember, you can always edit later. Prove early on you can write a simple declarative sentence with active verbs, then start mixing it up: Vary sentence length to add suspense, use exclamations to show emotion and use semicolons sparingly.

Tip 5. Avoid clichés. If your essay is the 20th essay a recruiter has read that day, he or she likely doesn’t want to hear about how you gained independence when learning to drive or how bad you felt when your dog passed away. Everybody feels that. Surprise the recruiter instead. Grab his or her attention and keep it for increased chances.

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Closer to the Final Cup

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he summer just past continued eventfully for St. Louis golfers showing how well they can play.

In August, for instance, at the 23rd annual Fore State Championship, Missouri’s golf team defended its title. Clinging to a two-point lead after the first day’s better ball and alternate shot matches, Missouri earned nine of 12 possible points in singles play on the competition’s second day, extending its team title status in the meet at Twin Hills Golf & Country Club in Joplin.

Missouri finished with 17 points, followed by Kansas and Oklahoma with 11.5 apiece and Arkansas with eight.

That title, Missouri’s eighth in tournament history, ranks the team second only to Oklahoma, with 10 crowns.

Junior Amateur Golf Max Kreikemeier of Wildwood’s Lafayette High School and Crimson Callahan of St. Louis’ Chaminade College Preparatory School played in the 42nd Boys Junior PGA Championship at the Country Club of St. Albans; however, neither made the cut in the PGA event.

Kreikemeier finished his two rounds in the PGA Junior with a 6-over 150. He was 5-over 77 in the second round after opening with a 1-over 73 in the first round.

By Warren Mayes place, while Team Alabama took the trophy.

Weaver picked up two points for Missouri. He won the alternate shot match with Amber Wilson, who will be a senior at Camdenton High School. The duo defeated Alabama’s Connor Newton and Jordan Susce 2-up.

Weaver won his singles match 6-and-4 against Josh McNulty of Arkansas.

Weaver and Allison Bray, who will be a senior at Cape Girardeau Notre Dame, lost 4-and-3 to Arkansas’ Josie Roberson and Josh McNulty in a four-ball match.

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“It was a great experience,” Kreikemeier reflects. “It was one of the best fields that junior golf sees. It shows I can compete with most of these guys when I’m playing well, but [it] also shows I have a long way to go to be able to really contend with the top juniors in the country.”

Callahan, of Chesterfield, shot a 10-over 156 during the first two rounds. He posted a triple bogey on the 18th hole in the second round and failed to make the cut.

Meanwhile, Saint Louis Priory School’s Peter Weaver belonged to the Missouri team competing in Southern States Junior Cup matches.

Weaver and Ozark’s Dawson Meek ranked as the youngest players for Team Missouri, with the other golfers either incoming seniors or recent graduates.

Team Missouri finished with 7.5 points, for fourth

Wallis Tournament In June, the Bill Wallis Charitable Foundation’s 16th annual Bill Wallis Classic again raised money for scholarships to deserving students.

The classic took place at Country Club of St. Albans.

A total of 288 golfers, vendors, sponsors, colleagues, friends and family assembled for a day of sports, auctions, fun, food and friendship – all celebrating Wallis’ life and legacy.

“This annual golf event is a fitting tribute to Bill, who lost his battle with melanoma in 2001,” says his wife, Lynn Wallis. “The Bill Wallis Charitable Foundation was established at that time. To date, we have awarded more than $222,000 in scholarships to 82 deserving students.”

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rowing older doesn’t have to mean giving up the good life. In fact, St. Louis seniors are about to have another option for living well as they age, at McKnight Place Assisted Living.

Ninety new apartments are under construction and will open in November with lush finishes and three different floor plans that offer seniors the standard of living they deserve.

Custom wood cabinets, granite countertops, high ceilings, crown molding and large windows to let in plenty of natural light are a few of the amenities included.

Once the new apartments open, the 45 existing assisted living rooms will be closed for a five-month renovation. “When completed, we will have 18 additional assisted living apartments and 27 memory-care suites,” says Bob Leonard, partner and director of operations of The Gatesworth Communities. “The memory-care units will surround a beautiful patio garden area that can be accessed from the dining rooms and the bistro. Residents will be able to walk the common spaces of the new memory-care [facility] and never be frustrated by running into a dead-end wall. The building is designed with a safe, continuous walking path.”

Each apartment, ranging from 420 to 785 square feet, is customizable to its occupant’s needs and tastes. McKnight Place staff help individuals create a plan for their new home using their furnishings and preferred colors to re-create a familiar living space. “Or we can help them find a whole new design scheme,” Leonard says. “We strive to make each resident’s experience at McKnight Place as close to home as possible.”

Beyond residents’ front doors, McKnight Place Assisted Living’s expansion will also include lush landscaping with numerous walking paths, multiple dining areas, a new theater, spacious sitting areas and a salon and spa.

Although the surroundings are important to residents’ well-being, Leonard points out the most significant feature is the Forget-Me-Not Program, which is also used at Parc Provence memory-care facility in Creve Coeur. “This program has individualized activity and event programs to fit the individual resident’s likes and desires,” Leonard says. “There will be many different choices for residents, including music and art therapy.” All residents will have ample opportunity to enjoy one another’s company and participate in activities and events designed for a wide range of interests.

“McKnight Place Assisted Living is on The Gatesworth campus, where we have a full continuum of care: independent-living apartments, assisted-living apartments, skilled-nursing suites, therapy services, Medicare rehab, and next spring we will have memory care,” Leonard says. “Our campus can handle the lifestyles of all seniors, even as their needs change. The campus is designed to access all of the communities without ever going outside.”

Leonard notes that staying active physically, socially and mentally is a goal and a lifestyle for McKnight Place residents.

With this in mind, staffers provide exercise classes, movie nights, discussion groups, dance classes, happy hours and more.

Guest speakers often visit from the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Missouri History Museum and the Saint Louis Zoo, he adds.

Living near peers and participating in opportunities for this kind of group interaction may have significant positive outcomes. According to the National Institute on Aging, “Several research studies have shown a strong correlation between social interaction and health and well-being among older adults, and [the studies] have suggested that social isolation may have significant adverse effects for older adults.”

The staffers helping to provide this ongoing social interaction and support at McKnight Place Assisted Living are dedicated to the residents, Leonard adds, noting that many have been so employed for more than 25 years. “We’re not part of a big national chain,” he says. “We have been providing assisted living in St. Louis for more than 25 years. We’re locally owned and operated. Our owners’ offices are on-site, and they know many of our residents and families by name. We’re committed to quality and details that set McKnight Place apart.”

The new expansion is a continuation of the mission of McKnight Place, Leonard says. “We view McKnight Place’s Assisted Living expansion as an opportunity to continue our legacy of unparalleled service but within upgraded settings. As our community grows, so, too, does our uncompromising dedication to the comfort and care of our residents.”

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THURSDAY, OCT. 5, 2017

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occupied by Einstein’s Bagels, as well as the space next door. At roughly 3,800 square feet, it seats 85, which is 20 more than Katie’s Rock Hill location. A large patio/ garden wraps around the front of the building, offering additional seating.

The dining area features what Katie Collier describes as an eclectic yet polished look, with Scandinavian design elements mixed with nostalgic pieces from her family’s former Clayton-area restaurant. Art pieces by Ted Collier and Collier’s mother, Belinda Lee, adorn the walls.

From the kitchen, guests can find all of their favorites from the Rock Hill location via a shared

menu, which will continue to change seasonally. The open kitchen also features a dough room, where guests can see pizza, handmade stuffed pastas and more made on-site.

Guests can choose from popular dishes such as black spaghetti with squid-ink spaghetti, prawns, scallops, clams, caviar and chili flake. Katie’s signature fiori noodle is another highlight in the fiori arrabiatta with its spicy sauce (of garlic, tomatoes and dried red chilis cooked in olive oil) and arugula.

Another favorite is squash blossom pizza with San Marzano red sauce, burrata cheese, cherry tomato, fresh oregano and lemon.

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he second location of Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria – the casual family-owned restaurant from Feast 2017 Chef of the Year Katie Collier and her husband, Ted Collier – opened just last month in Town and Country.

“We have such an incredible team, and we’re all so passionate about the brand and bringing it to people wherever we can,” Katie Collier says. “Being able to go to a new community and have a farther reach is really amazing, and it will also challenge us to learn about growth and make our concept really strong.”

The new restaurant fills the space previously

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South Pacific

Other dishes Katie Collier recommends as crowd favorites are the watermelon salad with watercress, ricotta salata, oil-cured olives, pine nuts, mint and balsamic; Neapolitan meatballs with San Marzano sauce and Parmigiano; and Collier’s famous fried artichokes with balsamic and stracciatella – all items that sound like delectable delights before catching South Pacific from STAGES St. Louis.

“We’re really dedicated to keeping the spirit of the original [Katie’s] and making our focus on incredible product, technique and service,” Katie Collier says. “We’re excited to get better and better every day.”

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‌Story: Nellie Forbush, a Navy nurse from Little Rock, Arkansas, is assigned to a naval outpost on an island in the South Pacific during World War II. She’s mutually attracted to an expatriate French plantation owner, Emile de Becque. Eventually, she learns he’s a widower to a Polynesian woman who bore him two children.

The outpost greets a young Marine, Lt. Joseph Cable, who’s been sent to coordinate a dangerous undercover mission to a nearby island that could turn the war against Japan. He’s welcomed by a feisty native entrepreneur named Bloody Mary, who sizes Cable up as a suitable husband for her daughter, Liat.

When Forbush subsequently turns down de Becque, he volunteers to assist Cable on the mission, feeling he has less to live for than he had hoped. Their heavy hearts may carry the seeds to the ultimate success of their mission – and the fate of the war in the Pacific theater.

Highlights: More timely than ever, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II’s perennially popular South Pacific receives a strong interpretation from STAGES St. Louis to close the company’s 2017 season on a high note.

Other Info: STAGES artistic director Michael Hamilton provides expert direction and musical staging for his company’s second presentation (the first in 25 years) of one of Broadway’s most successful musicals ever. A strong cast, spirited choreography and smooth pacing make this version of South Pacific an engaging exercise for ensemble and audience alike.

South Pacific’s original run lasted 1,925 performances from its premiere in 1949, winning 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Libretto and all four acting categories, the only musical ever to mark such an achievement.

Featuring a score by Rodgers, lyrics by Hammerstein II and a book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan, it also enjoyed a revival on Broadway in 2008, which closed just short of 1,000 additional performances.

Leah Berry’s performance as Forbush is powerful – both in her singing and in her vibrant portrayal of the good-hearted nurse who faces her own prejudices thousands of miles from home, becoming a better person for it. Her full-throated soprano carries the day on “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” “I’m in Love With a Wonderful Guy” and others from the hit-filled score.

Berry enjoys an easy chemistry with Michael Halling in the role of de Becque, even if he doesn’t appear to match the age of the 44-year-old “ancient” de Becque in the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by James Michener that inspired the musical, Tales of the South Pacific.

Halling has a pleasing voice, though, making “Some

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Enchanted Evening” a lilting pleasure and “This Nearly Was Mine” a heartfelt ballad.

Matthew Hydzik as Cable has the looks and serious countenance to suggest that Cable comes from the patrician stock of a stuffy Eastern family, along with a powerful voice that conveys all the emotion behind the beautiful ballad “Younger Than Springtime,” which Cable sings to Liat.

Joanne Javien is a spitfire of humor and sass as the irrepressible Bloody Mary, crooning the show standard “Bali Ha’i” with verve and passion, while equally convincing in her badinage with Mark DiConzo as the wheeler-dealer Seabee Luther Billis.

Javien and DiConzo share the majority of the show’s laughs with their exuberant portrayals, which balance the show’s more poignant moments. Local favorites John Flack and Steve Isom carry their share of the comedy as well, as Capt. George “Iron Belly” Brackett and his second-in-command, Cmdr. William Harbison, respectively.

Hammerstein tackled the injustices of bigotry head-on with his story based on the equally knowledgeable work by Michener. Add Rodgers’ tender ballads and rowdy ensemble pieces, and it’s easy to see why South Pacific has stood the test of time so well.

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Company: STAGES St. Louis Venue: Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center,

111 S. Geyer Road Dates: Through October 8 (except Mondays; also,

sold out on Sept. 24, Oct. 1) Tickets: $47 to $63; contact 314-821-2407 or stagesstlouis.org Rating: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5

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Around Town

By Alecia Humphreys

Sat., Sept. 23

Hit the streets for the first LADUE STREET FEST. Break in your dancing shoes at the big stage, where local favorites Manship and The Retreads will perform, or sample Ladue’s finest flavors while enjoying an adult beverage to unwind.

Peruse merchant booths or pose pretty in the photo booth before enjoying multiple dog contests.

Kids should stick around for the Velcro wall, beading booth and giant inflatables! Plus, they can climb aboard Ladue fire trucks and ambulances, while meeting the friendly police officers who serve the community. 4 to 8 p.m. Clayton Road, east of Dwyer Place. cityofladue-mo.gov.

Sat., Sept. 23, and Sun. Sept. 24

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Urban Chestnut presents its seventh annual OKTOBERFEST ST. LOUIS. Enjoy pretzels, brats, roasted chicken and even frikadellen while enjoying – you guessed it – bier! Either watch or participate in competitions like stein-holding and finger wrestling, or give your polka-dancing skills a try.

Times and prices vary. urbanchestnut.com.

Sat., Sept. 23

The Prostate Cancer Coalition and the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis, two nonprofits dedicated to improving the health of the community in which they live, have joined forces to create the 2017 COMMUNITY HEALTH DAY AND PROSTATE CANCER RUN/WALK. This event features a meet-and-greet with two-time World Series champion and prostate cancer survivor Ken Griffey Sr.; health booths, with free screenings; and food, refreshments, entertainment and more. Free.

Harris-Stowe State University campus. 7:30 a.m. to noon. 100blackmenstl.com.

Wed., Sept. 27

Join Left Bank Books for the discussion and signing of Shooting Lincoln: The Race to Photograph the Story of the Century. Author Nick Pistor’s story “tells the astonishing behind-the-photograph story of these two media pioneers who raced to ‘shoot’ Lincoln in the days after he died and the assassins on the day they died.” The discussion also will be recorded for broadcast on St. Louis Public Radio’s St. Louis on the Air. Although free, the event requires proof of book purchase from Left Bank to enter the signing line. left-bank.com.

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As the first of a two-week[end] celebration, internationally renowned pianist Emanuel Ax will be joining the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for a MOZART CELEBRATION. Ax will perform “Mozart’s charming Piano Concertos Nos. 19 and 27.” Music Director David Robertson will also lead the orchestra in The Marriage of Figaro Overture and Mozart’s “Jupiter,” which is “an exuberant work considered his greatest symphonic achievement.” 8 p.m. Powell Hall. slso.org.

Sat., Sept. 23

Oh, beer. I mean, oh dear! It’s hard to believe it’s already the third annual CRAFT ON TAP. This event will feature brews from more than 30 breweries, live music by Whiskey Dixon and tasty treats from local eateries.

General admission includes bottomless beer sampling, which is $35 in advance or $40 the day of. Participating breweries include 10 Barrel Brewing Co., Blue Point Brewing Co., Breckenridge Brewery, Elysian Brewing, Golden Road Brewing, Goose Island Beer Co., Kona Brewing Co., Odell Brewing Co., O’Fallon Brewery, Old Bakery Beer Co., Perennial Artisan Ales, Public House Brewing Co., Urban Chestnut Brewing Co., Virtue Cider. 1 to 5 p.m. claytoncraftontap.com.

Sat., Sept. 23, and Sun., Sept. 24

Kids can have a truckload of fun getting up close and personal to a wide array of trucks at The Magic House St. Louis Children’s Museum’s BIG TRUCK DAY. Trucks featured include a cement mixer, a crane, a fire truck and much more. Kids can even enjoy a picnic lunch, a construction hat to decorate and an all-day admission to local landmark. $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations required at magichouse.org.

Sat., Sept. 23

Best Friends, a national nonprofit and animal welfare society, asks you to STRUT YOUR MUTT, a fun dog walk and fundraising event. This event brings thousands of animal lovers together to help raise money to save the lives of homeless pets. Participants can raise money for Best Friends or for “one of the hundreds of participating shelters, rescue groups and other animal welfare groups.” 8 a.m. to noon. Tower Grove Park. bestfriends.org.

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‌2014 POLIZIANO, VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO – TUSCANY, ITALY Grapes: Sangiovese, colorino, canaiolo and merlot Owner/Winemaker: Federico Carletti Aged: 14 to 16 months in oak barrels; one-third in traditional large oak barrels and two-thirds in French oak Approximate Retail Price: $28 TASTING NOTES: Color: Ruby red with purple highlights Aroma: Cherry with notes of savory spice and balsamic Taste: Bold forward red fruits with ample mouthfeel, savory freshness and good balance of acidity and moderate tannins for a nice length and persistence

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n 1961, desiring to reconnect with his cultural heritage by cultivating wine, Dino Carletti bought 22 hectares in Montepulciano, Siena, in Italy’s Tuscany

region. His son, Federico Carletti, who grew up tending the vines, pursued an agriculture degree in Florence, Italy, to continue the family business. The estate subsequently grew to 120 hectares and expanded to the Maremma (an area of west-central Italy) along the coast of Tuscany, home of “super Tuscans.”

Vino Nobile di Montepulcino is often overshadowed by Brunello di Montalcino, which is produced about 20 miles across the valley. Brunello is 100 percent sangiovese (Grosso clone), and Vino Nobile di Montepulcino is a minimum 70 percent sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile clone) with other local varietals, with a minimum of one year in oak and one in the bottle before release.

Vino Nobile di Montepulcino should not be confused with Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, an appellation (denominazione di origine controllata, or DOC) farther south in central Italy. Sangiovese grapes

have several clones, which produce different flavor profiles. They also number among Italy’s most widely planted red grapes, mostly grown in central Italy.

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Food Pairings: This wine nicely complements sausage, grilled steak, hard cheeses, and pasta with tomato sauce, meat sauce or both.

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The ciTy dubbed “The MoTher of AfricA” opens iTs ArMs To All visiTors.

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s we ride the elevator down from our Airbnb apartment, a 40-something man gets on. A few floors later, he says: “It’s nice to hear Americans [talking]. I’m American, too. You will love Cape Town. I’ve been here three years.”

The elevator doors open at the lobby. Our new friend leaves us with a restaurant recommendation and a parting wish: “Enjoy yourselves.”

It’s almost impossible to imagine anyone not enjoying Cape Town, South Africa. The only problem is time – or a lack thereof. We were coming off a 16-day safari and had only four nights to enjoy the city. That’s not nearly enough for a destination with such diverse attractions. One of the newest is the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, which has its grand opening from Sept. 22 to 25. The more than 100,000-square-foot museum is spread over nine floors of a former grain silo complex and will be the first home for African contemporary art on the continent.

A ferry ride to Robben Island is a must. This is where Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years of imprisonment at the hands of the apartheid government. The prison tour is led by another former political prisoner. As he walks us through the building and answers questions, his experiences and emotions still seem fresh, even though he has been free for decades. The tour is as powerful and emotional an experience as it is educational.

Back on the mainland, one of the biggest attractions is the country’s booming wine industry. South Africa is the world’s seventh-largest producer, with wine grapes growing in the country since the 17th century. U.S. consumers couldn’t buy South African wines until after apartheid ended in 1999. As a result, many Americans know little about them. So when in Cape Town, one definitely should go to some of the districts

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of the Western Cape Winelands, one of the country’s best wine-producing areas, about an hour’s drive from Cape Town. Hire a driver (my recommendation – Tray Hawley, info@africandestinationtravel.com) and book a lunch with wine tastings. You will find that many varietals are produced, but Pinotage and Chenin Blanc probably dominate.

Pinotage, in fact, was created in South Africa in 1925 by crossing French varietals Pinot Noir and Cinsault.

But first, before lunch and wine tastings, stretch your legs on the quaint main street of Franschhoek, originally settled by French Huguenot refugees in 1688. Then go for a tasting at the beautiful La Motte wine estate (la-motte.co.za). A reservation isn’t necessary.

For lunch, we drive a short distance to Stellenbosch and Clos Malverne Wine Estate (closmalverne.co.za). The menu for the four-course lunch with wine pairings stimulates the imagination and appetite. The tab, even with four wines, costs less than $33.

Unbelievable. And the view is equally stupendous – outside floor-to-ceiling windows, the Clos Malverne vineyard stretches into the distance, beautifully framed by the Drakenstein and Stellenbosch mountains.

Once you’ve recovered from wine-country indulgences and are back in Cape Town, there are even more attractions to fit in your schedule.

Shopping, for example. The Victoria & Albert Waterfront has more than 450 retail outlets. However, you can have more fun shopping in the city center’s Green Market, first built in 1696, a former slave market and, later, fruit and vegetable market. Today, vendors have crafts and arts from all over Africa, and everyone negotiates or, more accurately, haggles. With a bit of bargaining, you can find high-quality place mats in the

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Green Market for about $2, a midsize mask from Ghana for $20 and art on canvas for less than $15.

If you’re feeling a bit peckish from shopping, take a short stroll from Green Market to the venerable Mount Nelson Hotel (belmond.com/mount-nelson-hotel-cape-town) for its traditional high tea. Once restored, you can tour the hotel’s current art exhibition.

The central city offers many historic attractions. One example is the District Six Museum (districtsix.co.za), which preserves the history of the forced eviction by the apartheid government of 60,000 African residents so that whites could move into the area. The museum has historic accounts of the eviction and artifacts from the original black residents.

A popular recreation destination is Cape Point Nature Reserve, about 40 miles southwest of Cape Town. Here is fynbos, a feathered-leaf, heatherlike vegetation found only at the southern tip of Africa. Of the world’s six floral biomes, this is the smallest but richest in number of endemic species. You also might see mountain zebra, antelope and, more likely, baboons.

If you have more time to explore, the Garden Route is about 180 miles long from western to eastern Cape Town. It encompasses 10 nature reserves and a variety of sea life including, from July to December, calving southern right whales, an endangered species.

Cape Town has something for every taste. What the visitor lacks is enough time to experience it all. That’s probably why the American expat from the elevator moved here.

And it’s why we’ll definitely return.

ZeitZ MuseuM of ConteMporary art afriCa Africa has many talented contemporary artists, but until this month, its major metropolitan areas have lacked truly great museums in which to exhibit their work. The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (zeitzmocaa.museum) will change that when it opens Sept. 22.

With the mission “to collect, preserve, research and exhibit cutting edge contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora, …” the Zeitz has 80 galleries spread across nine floors of what formerly was a grain silo complex on the Victoria and Albert Waterfront.

The British architect who designed the space is Thomas Heatherwick. The Zeitz name comes from founder Jochen Zeitz, who, at 30, was the youngest CEO of a major public corporation (Puma) in Germany and who started collecting African art in 2002. Today, he works with Sir Richard Branson on big-idea projects. The Zeitz certainly qualifies. photo above: The multifloor, 100,000-square-foot Zeitz Museum of contemporary Art Africa with several floors of a luxe hotel and restaurant/bar over the museum.

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WHERE TO STAY [2] [3]

Airbnb offers many possibilities. We stayed in a two-level penthouse apartment with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, $185 a night (airbnb.com/rooms/2480340).

Mount Nelson Hotel, a Belmond property, (76 Orange St., Gardens, 800-237-1236, reservationsmnh@belmond.com) has doubles from $390 a night, plus breakfast.

The Silo Hotel, a Royal Portfolio property (Silo Square, V&A Waterfront, 27 (0) 21 671 5502, reservations@trp.travel), on floors above the Zeitz, has a standard double from about $860 with breakfast, museum entrance and complimentary minibar soft drinks, wine and beer.

WHERE TO EAT Kloof Street House (30 Kloof St., Gardens, 27 22 423 4413, info@kloofstreethouse.co.za) is fine dining with a brasserie-style menu in a Victorian house and garden.

Pigalle (57A Somerset Road, Green Point, 27 21 421 4343, capetown@pigallerestaurants.co.za) is the place if you fancy live soft jazz and excellent seafood for dinner. The restaurant is situated in an extremely large venue that somehow manages personal and attentive service.

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Savoy Cabbage (101 Hout St., 27 21 424 2626, info@savoycabbage.co.za) pays delicious attention to detail in an 18th-century warehouse with exposed brick walls adorned with modern art and cabbage-motif chandeliers. The cooking is European with an emphasis on fresh local produce. The wine list is well curated and features very reasonable price points.

WINERIES TO VISIT Clos Malverne’s (Devon Road, Stellenbosch, [7] 021 865 2022, info@closmalverne.co.za) four-course tasting menu is excellent, beautifully presented and an incredible value. Executive chef Nadia Louw Smith describes her approach as “world food with earthy sophistication.” She includes some South African game such as spring bok and fish such as snoek found in South African waters. The estate also has a tasting room, day spa and luxury accommodations.

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La Motte Wine Estate (R45 regional road, Franschhoek, 27 21 876 8000, info@la-motte.co.za) features lush grounds and a welcoming tasting room serving high-quality wines, as well as a restaurant, farm shop, hiking trail and museum featuring the work of South African artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef.

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Tickets to District Six Museum (25A Buitekant St., reception@districtsix.co.za) are about $2.50 each or about $3.50 for a tour guided by a former resident of the neighborhood. In the 1960s, more than 60,000 Africans were forcibly evicted from the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town by the apartheid government so that whites could live in the area. This museum documents that mass eviction with artifacts from former residents and historic accounts.

Robben Island Museum and Ferry has morning and afternoon sailings from Mandela Gateway at the Robben Island Museum on the V&A Waterfront. Tickets are available online or at the museum for about $22. Tours take four hours, including the ferry ride (webtickets.co.za).

[1] View from the balcony at Cape Town City Luxury Apartments booked through Airbnb, photo by Cape Town City Luxury Apartments. [2]Every dish at Clos Malverne Wine Estate outside Stellenbosch is delicious and beautifully presented. [3] Bo Kaap is one of Cape Town’s more colorful neighborhoods. Formerly the Malay Quarter, today it is a multicultural area known for colorful homes and cobblestone streets. [4] The iconic clock tower on Cape Town’s thriving Victoria and Albert Waterfront. Ships come here for repair and renovation, and shoppers and diners flock here for some 450 outlets. [5] Cape Town has preserved distinctive colonial architecture amid modern high rises in its central business district. [6] The South African Cape is blessed with miles of beautiful beaches. [7] The cask room at La Motte Wine Estate in Franschhoek.

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The lone recipient of a Jur y Prize 3-star award in Missouri, Truffles & Butcher y is among the top 50 in the U.S. and one in 112 worldwide to receive this award.

General manager and wine director Aleksandar Jovanovic describes his team’s approach: “You need a skilled kitchen crew to produce dishes [inspired by] anywhere in the world. Come up with what is trendy, completely old-school or something out-of-the-box.” Stop in at 9202 Clayton Road in Ladue, call ahead at 314-567-9100 or go online at todayattruffles.com.

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ake a trip around the world to discover different tastes and flavors – all without leaving St. Louis. One neighborhood restaurant and butcher shop in Ladue promotes palate exploration at such a sensational level as to receive worldwide recognition.

“We may be a small neighborhood place on one hand … You know what to expect when it comes to service, food and drink,” Aleksandar Jovanovic, general manager and wine director at Truffles & Butchery, says. “On the other hand, though, we are versatile and attuned to the community we serve. We offer a broad range of items on our ever-changing menu.”

Truffles & Butchery sources directly from its recently acquired farm to create fresh cuisine. “We try to be seasonal but don’t limit ourselves in any way,” Jovanovic explains. “That means there’s no limit to what you can experience at Truffles. We constantly add something new.”

It’s that inventive spin that brings in both regulars and new clientele. The restaurant’s setting also proves another draw. “Our patio is secluded, with farm-sourced vegetables and herbs in customdesigned, in-house planters,” Jovanovic notes. “It’s

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become a wonderful little addition. We have fans for warm weather and heaters for colder weather. Plus, it can seat up to 40 people. We have plans for the next several seasons, so its constant evolution will

continue to attract.”

Truffles & Butchery incorporates items of interest found at food and wine markets from around the globe to diversify its menus. The restaurant and shop recently received recognition for its outstanding wine collection: a Jury Prize 3-star award from the

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London publication The World of Fine Wine. “It’s a dream come true,” Jovanovic says. “There are only 50 in the North American continent and 112 selected worldwide from over 5,000 applicants. To be included in such company is truly special. We’ve been [earning] this top-notch award since its inception four years ago. It’s a phenomenal feeling, and we’re just riding that highway right now.”

For those wishing to whip up their own unique meal, the Butchery proves a vital source for fresh meats, seafood, breads, cheeses, vegetables and more.

Choose your recipe, pick up delectable ingredients and snag a bottle of vino to impress friends and family.

“You can go into any decent restaurant and get your favorites – and we provide that in spades more than anybody else,” Jovanovic comments. “If you want to experience something unusual and off the beaten path, though … something that may be recognized in the next five to 10 years, we offer that as well. You don’t have to travel to find it. This unassuming neighborhood nook has it on offer, which makes us special.”

Truffles & Butchery, 9202 Clayton Road, Ladue, 314-567-9100, todayattruffles.com

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‌THE ART OF ENTERTAINING

8796 Big Bend Blvd., 314-963-9899, theaofe.com How about a new name? The Art of Gooey. Try the gooey butter cakes on offer, for breakfast or dessert! The only tough decision is choosing your favorite … Chocolate, strawberry, blueberry … or “just gooey.”

FRAZER’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

1811 Pestalozzi St., 314-773-8646, f razersgoodeats.com

BARRISTER’S

7923 Forsyth Blvd., 314-726-5007, barristersinclayton.com

Experience Frazer’s, an anchor in St. Louis’ historic Benton Park since 1992.

With its private dining packages and

With the largest selection of craft beer in Clayton

globally inspired menu, all your future

and 30-plus bloody mary options for brunch, you

gatherings are already taken care of.

won’t want to miss out. Barrister’s – not your typical pub fare, not your typical sports bar!

CHASE CLUB AT THE CHASE PARK PLAZA 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd., 314-633-3056, c haseparkplaza.com

The Chase Club invites you in, where gastropub meets gourmet, to enjoy one of its 18 beers on tap or a perfectly prepared cocktail.

GIOVANNI’S KITCHEN

8831 Ladue Road, 314-721-4100, g iovanniskitchenstl.com

EVANGELINE’S BISTRO AND MUSIC HOUSE

best restaurants in St. Louis by bringing

512 N. Euclid Ave., 314-367-3644, e vangelinesstl.com

the family in for a Sunday evening dinner.

Discover the taste of New Orleans in the Central

dishes are sure to win you over.

West End at Evangeline’s. From traditional red beans and rice to gumbo and jambalaya, you’ll find every temptation to enjoy. Laissez les bon temps rouler!

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Learn how Giovanni’s ranked among the

A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION

Excellent service and tantalizing Italian

GUIDO’S “ON THE HILL” 5046 Shaw Ave., 314-771-4900, g uidosstl.com

Discover the best Mediterranean cuisine, with made-to-order dishes from Guido’s, such as homemade lasagna, tapas calientes or rich caramelized flan. The pizzeria delivers a “taste of Spain in the middle of Italy.”

TONY’S

410 Market St., 314-231-7007, tonysstlouis.com Tony’s, since 1946. Voted amongst Open Table’s “Top 100 Restaurants in North America.”

HAVELI INDIAN RESTAURANT

9720 Page Ave., 314-423-7300, havelistl.com Indulge in authentic Indian cuisine, with temptations made of curries from fresh, natural ingredients. With lunch and dinner buffets available daily, come see the hospitality traditions of India for yourself.

TRUFFLES & BUTCHERY

HERBIE’S

9202 Clayton Road, 314-567-9100, t odayattruffles.com

8100 Maryland Ave., 314-769-9595, h erbies.com

Butchery, Truffles’ meat market, in addition to a full

Herbie’s has perfected the way

butcher service, offers fantastic takeout, fresh seafood

it cares for guests at lunch and

and sandwiches, daily gluten-free breads, prepared meals,

dinner, plus weekend brunches.

select wines and local brews, catering and so much more.

In Clayton, come in to the place

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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

Commercial Residential Industrial

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PRE-OWNED VEHICLES NEEDED! Motivated buyer looking to purchase YOUR vehicle!

All makes and models!

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ESTATE SALES

A Paint & Patina Estate Sale THE MOST SPECTACULAR ESTATE SALE OF 2017!

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

AUTOMOTIVE Pristine 2002 Ford Thunderbird with low mileage (29,300), driven/owned by one family. Exterior is a rare yellow that was only used 1yr by Ford. Black & yellow interior. Black hardtop is included. $24,000 OBO. 314-401-6839

ESTATE SALES

ELECTRICAL

If it can be wired, we can wire it.

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

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

Home Cleaning Professional 10+ Years Exp. Insured & Bonded Call Neide 314-974-2281

Ollinger House Cleaning Established in 2008 Laundry, Errands & Party Clean-up Hourly, Insured and Bonded Call/Test 314-660-2006 Heavenly Havens Cleaning Equipment/Products Supplied Reasonable Rates ï Insured 15yrs Exp. References on Request Call Trish 314-890-8129

FLOORING/TILE HARDWOODZ Specializing in Installation, Sanding and Refinishing of Hardwood Floors.

Call for FREE Estimate

Dave 314-267-1348

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Join us at the Lavender Farm of Eureka!

The original barn & farmhouse will both be open and everything is for sale.

Antiques, primitives, rustic decor, shabby chic, ceramic pieces, art, chinoiserie, new & boutique decor items, dried floral and lavender arrangements, seating, tables, display shelving and MORE! Located in the heart of the Legends neighborhood of Eureka, this stunning sale is on a scenic, 17 acre property just minutes from STL.

For pics: estatesales.net/MO/Eureka/63025/1639281 Sat 9/23 9A-4P, Sun 9/24 9A-4P, Mon 9/25 11A-4PM #3 Winding Brook Estates, 63025 We are now scheduling consultations for estate sale events happening Oct - Dec. Call today! (314)479-0730

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

24/7 Companion Care for Seniors.

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

HELP WANTED HOUSEKEEPER WANTED for 5,000 SF house in Ladue; two days per week. Couple with no children but two dogs and cat. Please respond with resume and references to: Ladue News - Housekeeper 8811 Ladue Rd, Suite D St. Louis, MO 63124

314-569-9890

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

Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling elderly care. Adept at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household & developing a strong rapport with a client. Call Kellie 314-441-0065

HANDYMAN SERVICES 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 A Fast Repair Company Professional and Prompt Gas Leaks Fixed, New Gas Runs, Plumbing and Drywall Repairs, Roof Leaks Detected & Corrected.

Expert repairs to rotten wood & termite damage. 314-283-5158

HELP WANTED

HOME IMPROVEMENT Ken Singleton Building Repair, LLC General Contractor & Home Improvement Specialist ïTuckpointing ïBrickwork ïStonework ïPlaster ï Drywall ïPainting ï Carpentry ï Siding ï Gutters ï Roofing ïChimney Leaks Stopped Guaranteed

Call Ken Today! 636-674-5013

AccuCare needs Caregivers!

AccuCare, RN-owned & managed home health care provider, has immediate openings for caregivers.

Contact Jane Olsen jolsen@accucare.com or 314-472-3393

QQQQQQQQ REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms.

Over 30 Years Experience. For a Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

LAWN & GARDEN

LAWN & GARDEN

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

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

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

Power Washing. Insured.

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

Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance NOW ADDING NEW CUSTOMERS FOR 2017 Complete Estate Management Maintenance: ï Mowing ï Mulching ï Plantings ï Bed Work ï Drainage Solutions ï Seed and Sod ï Annual Turf Care Packages Outdoor Living: ï Patios ï Fire Features ï Retaining Walls ï Water Features ï Native Landscapes ï Driveways and Walkways Call Today for Estimate

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LAWN & GARDEN Time for Some

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Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial

SPRING CLEANUP Fertilizing, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios and Drainage Work.

Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer For a FREE estimate call

314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

Landscape Design • Spring Clean-Up Brush Clearing • Bed Preparation • Tilling Weeding & Mulching • Planting Tree/Shrub Fertilization,Trimming and Removal • Lawn Fertilization, Weed Control, De-Thatching, Sodding and Seeding • Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing • Stone Walls, Patios, Borders and Drainage Solution.

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

hwyardwork@aol.com Since 2001

OUTDOOR CREATIVE DESIGN & LANDSCAPE, LLC For all of your landscape and hardscape needs.

"Where dreams become design and design becomes reality" 314-325-5111 OutdoorCreativeDesign.com

3 APARTMENT BUILDINGS Reliable Lawn Care Service 4th Cut FREE Call us today (314) 608-5588

7366 Pershing - 2 units - U. City

Weekly Lawn Mowing and Gardening.

314-243-6784

FALL CLEAN-UP Mulching and Shrub Trimming

Lowest Prices In Town Mizzou Crew Landscaping Call or Text Jeff 314-520-5222 FASTandFREE.us/Trim.html PERSONAL GARDNER looking for 1 or 2 more regular clients; bi-wkly, monthly, seasonal.

Specializing in weeding, planting & maintaining perennial beds.

Beverly Ann 314-706-3961 Polo's Lawn & Landscape Inc Retaining Walls, Paver Patios, Leaf and Snow Removal, Backyard Cleanup, Trees & Sod. Staining Decks by brush.

Free Estimates 314-280-2779

PAINTING ASTON - PARKER PAINTING

O’BRIEN PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting • Power Washing Wallpapering • Plastering

40 Years Experience Fully Insured • References

314-481-3500

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7844 Big Bend - 9 units - Webster Groves Three incredible apartment building investment opportunities in top locations for St. Louis rental properties.

For sale by owner/agent Contact 314-608-2692

7477 Delmar Blvd.

7512 Cromwell - 13 units - Clayton

PET SERVICES

SERVICES

Yucko's Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com

Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Insured, 35 Years Experience Free Estimates Call 314-766-2952 or 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com

J. KEVIN O'BRIEN, PRESIDENT

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BY OWNER/AGENT

John The Painter LLC Master Tradesman Fine Interior Painting Excellent Preparation Since 1984 314-966-6463

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

Call John for a Free Estimate!

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LAND AUCTION Sat. Oct. 14 160 Acres - 10 Tracts Zoned Residential Farmington, MO Call Dale Dunn 636-443-9481 PremierFarmRealtyGroup.com

SERVICES CA$H 4 OLD STUFF —Light Hauling— We cleanup, haul away &/or purchase: garage, estate & moving sales!

Also, warehouse, business & storage locker leftovers!

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM

BRIAN'S HAULING "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

314-703-2794

SIMPLE MOVES

jcpaints@sbcglobal.net

We Specialize In Small Moves.

We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured.

Packing Available.

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

MCGREEVY PIANO TUNING Bill McGreevy Piano Technician and Guild Associate Member 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

314-963-3416 simplemovesstl.com

Rent A Companion Transport Child, Disabled Person, Pets or Travel Companion.

Drive Car to Winter Home.

636-312-7020

Lawn Renovation & Fall Cleanup 314-243-6784

POWERWASHING WINDOW CLEANING ïExcellent Rates ïInsured ïImpeccable Ref's ïFree Est's.

Diligent, LLC 314-803-3865 diligentllc.biz

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TREES

TUCKPOINTING

M. Galati, LLC Tuckpointing Spot or Entire Home

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Pruning & Removal, Plant Healthcare Program, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B Free Estimate, Fully Insured

Call 314-426-2911 meyertreecare.com

Color Match Experts Power Washing Silicon Waterproofing Owner on site to insure CUSTOMER SATISFACTION No Job Too Small • 35yrs Exp. Senior Discount • Fully Insured

314-365-4241

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

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

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

2013 BBB Torch Award Winner

$50 off $500+ 314-486-3303

WANTED

We Are Buying ... 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. WE ALSO DO ESTATES SALES.

We’ve been serving our customers for over 35 years.

BARTEL’S ESTATE GALLERY

Ambergris Caye, Belize Beautiful Beachfront Condo Tara del Sol Unit C-1 (3br/2ba) 15 minutes to town by golf cart.

For Pics, Rates, and Dates call John or Judy 314-824-8801/8780

10411 Clayton Road, Ste. 101 Le Chateau Village Frotenac, MO 63131

WANTED ARROWHEADS!

MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY

WANTED

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.

Free Verbal Appraisals

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Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service and Fully Insured Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection

636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

Trees Trimmed & Removed

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

(636) 274-1378

Mirelli Tuckpointing LLC Solid tuckpointing & spotpointing with color match. Chimney repair & rebuilds, brick repair, stone & brick patio repairs, walk repairs, stone foundation work.

BBB Torch Award Recipient, Super Service Award '05-'16.

Free Estimates 314-645-1387

Shy Construction, LLC For all your construction needs... when craftsmanship counts. Tuckpointing.

BBB A+ and on Facebook Jason 314-581-1844 shybrick@gmail.com Brooks Tuckpointing Inc Q Chimney Repair Q Glass Blocks, Q Brick Block Q Stone Q Stucco Q Waterproofing.

40 Yrs Experience.

Q Insured Q Free Estimates.

314-910-3132, 636-797-2947

YOUR TREES DESERVE THE BEST CARE PRUNING F E R T I L I Z AT I O N PLANTING S P R AY I N G TRIMMING R E M O VA L

314-725-6159 Insured gammatree.com

SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN

Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's.

Swords, Daggers, Metals, Badges, Hats, Helmets, Flags and Guns.

Call 314-249-5369

WANTED ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Old Advertising, Records Sports Memorabilia, Old Toys STL History, Breweriana, Etc Call Ben (314)518-5769

WINDOWS

M&P Window Washing & Gutter Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning & Minor Repair • Window Cleaning • Reasonable • Free Estimate • Dependable • Insured • Ref's • 34yrs Exp. • Angie's List

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

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