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some kind of wonderful

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some kind of wonderful

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Michael Uthoff

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Friends of Kids with Cancer’s 23rd annual Fashion Show and Boutique will take place Thurs., Nov. 5 at The RitzCarlton, St. Louis. Last year, the event raised $170,000 for Friends’ mission of providing educational, recreational and emotional programs for kids with cancer and their families. Pictured on the cover: Tanner, Alec and Brynn.

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EDITOR ‌THROUGH THE YEARS, MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE ATTENDED many memorable performances at Dance St. Louis. We’ve seen everything from graceful ballets to edgy contemporary masterpieces, but no matter the style, we are always impressed by the dancers’ ability, the choreographers’ skill and the quality of the productions available right here in our backyard.

Each time we attend a Dance St. Louis performance, the audience is greeted by executive director and artistic director Michael Uthoff. From his mild manner and self-deprecating humor, you would never guess he’s had such a storied career in dance. So, as Uthoff celebrates his 10-year anniversary with the nonprofit – which is itself celebrating 50 years of bringing world-renowned dance to St. Louis – we tell you the story of how he came to love the art form that he now shares with our region. Contributor Denise Kruse’s story, “Step by Step,” begins on page 80.

DE LOS REYES PHOTO BY SARAH CROWDER‌, MARY POPPINS PHOTO COURTESY OF VARIETY, HAGAMAN PHOTO COURTESY OF GRAND CENTER, INC.‌

Lisa de los Reyes, Managing Editor

Editor’s Corner The word around town Get ready for fall…

It’s Mary Poppins! Variety Children’s Theatre

Together with the National Wildlife Federation,

an annual tradition

has announced the cast of its upcoming

St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay recently launched

continues with the

production of “Mary Poppins,” playing

the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge, a national campaign

24th annual Best of

Oct. 23 to 25 at the Touhill Performing Arts

in which local governments work to help save the

Missouri Market &

Center. The show stars Elizabeth DeRosa,

declining monarch butterfly. St. Louis sits directly

More, which takes

the Broadway show’s original understudy

in the Central Monarch Flyway, an important

place at the Missouri

cast member, as Mary, with Drew Humphrey

migration region for the butterflies, whose numbers

Botanical Garden on

(Broadway’s “White Christmas”) as Bert.

have dropped by 90 percent in the past two decades.

Sat., Oct. 3 and Sun.,

The cast also features children from all walks

Slay has championed the cause in the past, notably

Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to

of life, including many with disabilities. The

by launching Milkweeds for Monarchs last spring in

5 p.m. Guests also can

show benefits Variety the Children’s Charity

an effort to create more monarch habitats in

shop at the market’s

of St. Louis, which serves children with

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physical and developmental disabilities.

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Grand Center, Inc. has named Karin Hagaman its

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FRIENDS OF KIDS WITH CANCER

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or the past 23 years, friends of Kids with Cancer has helped its kids feel like royalty for a day at their annual fashion show and boutique at The ritz-Carlton, st. Louis. This year’s event, to be held on nov. 5, will feature all the glitz and glamour of past years, with what is expected to be a packed audience for both shows. at the event, parents, friends and special guests of friends’ cancer patients will have a chance to see their kids walk the runway in the latest fashions from dillard’s and Mister Guy Clothiers.

“Last year’s event raised more than $170,000 for friends’ mission of providing educational, recreational and emotional programs for their kids and their families,” says Judy Ciapciak, executive director of friends of Kids with Cancer.

“This day offers so many things,” Ciapciak says. “it’s so much more than just a fashion show. The kids in treatment are the models, and it’s all about making them feel good about themselves.”

Ciapciak says the models for the day get the full runway treatment, with rehearsals and hair and makeup artists at their disposal. They each have private fittings for their outfits the week before. every model has a personalized director’s chair full of special gifts they have requested.

“We just want the kids to feel comfortable and special,” Ciapciak says.

The day of the event, there will be two fashion shows: one luncheon show and one in the evening. in between, the kids have access to rooms at the ritz, where they can nap or swim.

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| Event Photos Supplied By Friends of Kids with Cance Cancer

The evening show, which had about 500 people last year, in addition to the luncheon show’s 500, is easier for the models, Ciapciak says, since they already know how everything works from the luncheon performance. “it’s so much fun to watch (the kids),” she says. “Their parents sit right in front of the runway and are so happy to see their kids smiling. it’s so special for everyone there.” she shared one of her favorite notes she’s gotten after the fashion show and boutique from a young participant’s mother: “Thank you, thank you for making my child feel like a princess at the fashion show. Thank you for helping her look beyond the changes in her appearance because of leukemia and chemotherapy and see the pretty little girl she is. anything and everything good in her life right now has come from friends of Kids with Cancer.”

The fashion show and boutique also includes a raffle and 25 local retail vendors, so attendees can get a jumpstart on their holiday shopping. Cancer survivors sell tickets and help with the raffle, and friends makes a video of the event for the families of the patients in the show.

“We really appreciate Gateway Buick GMC being our major sponsor. attendance is pretty much at capacity, so new underwriters and sponsors are always needed to continue our success.”Ciapciak says. “friends of Kids with Cancer is really focused on including the whole family. it’s about keeping the whole family unit together and the courage that these kids show when they’re walking the runway.”

Photo by Sarah Conard Pictured from left to right: Fashion show chairs Abbey Small, Sarah Wallis and Lisa Nixon; Gateway VIP concierge specialist Tori Davis; Friends of Kids with Cancer executive director Judy Ciapciak; Gateway marketing director Kelly Lewis

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or designer Tamsin Mascetti of Tamsin Design Group, this living room space in a historic Lafayette Square home was like starting with a blank canvas. “The room had really no accessories or details. (The owners) had painted the walls brown, so we wanted to bring some color and character into that,” she says.

The coffee table, which is from India, became the centerpiece of the space. It was the perfect focal point because it added “so much character” to the room, Mascetti says.

Next, they brought in some rich, textural fabrics from Romo Fabrics for the chairs. “We fell in love with that fabric, and our color palette became red, brown and cream.”

Mascetti and her clients picked an Oriental rug that confirmed the palette and created custom silk draperies in cream. They selected a pagoda mirror and vases from Horchow, along with some vases from there, as well. Gold elements were added in by way of a table from Arteriors, which “really accentuated the chandelier,” Mascetti says.

A vintage poster in the corner, which the clients found while traveling, brings all the colors together and adds interest.

“We wanted to create a comfortable space to entertain that would be eccentric and build off what they already had,” Mascetti says. “It’s eclectic, but elegant at the same time. It’s perfect for this historic home.”

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What drew you to this field initially? I’ve been interested in collecting objects since I was a young boy, so it’s natural I became an antiques dealer. I’m ever grateful to have found a career that suits me so well – 33 years and counting!

What period does the shop specialize in?

Historically, this shop has specialized in 18th- and 19th-century European furniture and objects, so that’s the material I know best. Just over a year ago, I changed the name from Clark Graves Antiques to Robert Morrissey Antiques and Fine Art. With that, I’ve expanded the brand. While I still handle traditional

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European antiques, I also handle modern and midcentury furniture and art. Learning about it has been an interesting process, and mixing period antiques with modern design makes for a very personal and eclectic look. I love it!

How do you go about procuring the antiques and vintage items that you sell? Being the oldest antiques gallery in St. Louis and having worked here for so long, I have a network of contacts here in St. Louis and around the country. Things are constantly coming and going.

What’s the most interesting piece you’ve ever handled? I’ve handled a lot of material through the years, so it’s hard to narrow it down to one object.

Right now, I’m working on an elevator grill designed in 1893 by Louis Sullivan for the Chicago Stock Exchange building. Sullivan, of course, designed the Wainwright Building, one of the most important buildings in St. Louis. He is one of the founders of modernism and modern architecture, and he mentored Frank Lloyd Wright. Not only is this grill a gorgeous artifact, it’s an important piece of architectural and design history.

What are some pieces of note that you have on hand now? I have an eclectic mix of things on hand these days: a beautiful walnut pedestal desk, c. 1800; a set of four Italian mid-century cast metal chairs; an abstract oil on canvas by Roger Desrosier, who was dean of the art school at Washington University from 1977 to 1988; and a superb neoclassical commode made in Milan, c. 1795.

How do you define your own aesthetic taste?

I gravitate toward the neoclassical styles – Empire, Biedermeier, Regency. I like the formal, architectural qualities and admire their balance and proportion.

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f you drive past the old Columbia Theater on Southwest Avenue in The Hill neighborhood, you probably wouldn’t give it a second glance. It’s been four decades since the oncegrand motion picture palace played its last flick, but inside, it has been beautifully restored into a private residence where art and architecture reflect the building’s golden age.

On Sat., Oct. 3, Landmarks Association of St. Louis, Inc., a nonprofit that advocates for the preservation and restoration of historic local buildings, will host its fall fundraiser in the space, which is now owned by artist and Columbia Foundation for the Arts founder Frank H. Schwaiger.

When Schwaiger purchased the building in 1987, it had fallen into disrepair and had lain vacant for more than 10 years after a fire ravaged the space in the late ’70s. But since the 1920s, the theater

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served the community, first as a vaudeville theater where performers and entertainers including Harry Houdini and The Three Stooges graced its stage. In the 1930s, the space underwent an art deco renovation and reopened as a movie theater, according to the Columbia Foundation. Later, the theater was renovated to screen films and eventually was converted into a racquet club.

Today, the heart of the space is its open-garden courtyard, complete with a pool, and the theater’s stage now acts as an outdoor performance venue.

Schwaiger describes his home as “imbued with an atmosphere reminiscent of Pompeii,” according to the Columbia Foundation’s website. Works by current owner, Schwaiger, as well as those by artist Leslie J. Laskey, are displayed throughout the house (Schwaiger works within painting, drawing and sculpture, while Laskey focuses on painting, woodcut, drawing and sculpture).

As it’s a beautifully restored historic landmark, the home makes an ideal location to host Landmarks’ fall fundraiser. Next week, guests who attend the fundraiser will have the rare opportunity to sip cocktails, mingle in the outdoor courtyard and admire a piece of local history. The event also will honor another local hero, John Karel, for his work preserving the history and integrity of a local landmark as the recently retired director of Tower Grove Park. Karel will receive the H. Meade Summers Jr. Award at the event.

To learn more about Landmarks Association’s fall fundraiser or to purchase tickets, call 314-421-6474, visit landmarks-stl.org or email Susan Tschetter at stschetter@landmarks-stl.org. To learn more about the Columbia Theater and the Columbia Foundation for the Arts, visit thecolumbiafoundation.com.

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Mary Beth Benes

A native of St. Louis, Mary

Steve Breihan & Carolyn Malecek

Beth Benes has a comprehensive knowledge of the metropolitan

Steve Breihan and Carolyn Malecek got their start in the corporate

area, specializing in the Highway 40/64 Corridor with a focus on

world, but soon craved more client interaction. They discovered

Ladue, Frontenac, Town & Country and Chesterfield. She has the

the hands-on real estate industry promised just that, with a more

know-how to assist in home-building, buying, selling and relocat-

personal approach to service. Breihan first met Malecek through

ing, making her an asset to clients every step of the way. She got

her husband, Bob, who worked with Breihan in Mercantile Bank’s

her start in real estate helping new Cardinals players and their

Management Development Training Program. That was more than

families, who she met through her husband’s career in Major

30 years ago – and the two remain the best of friends. With a lasting

League Baseball, and who turned to her for advice on the area’s

partnership and passion for serving, the duo bring finely tuned

best schools and locations. Soon, she began taking an active role

negotiation skills and expert knowledge to the table, ensuring

in their search, and eventually earned her real estate license. Mary

that both their sellers and buyers come out on top. As native St.

Beth not only understands the community; she gives back to her

Louisans, they value St. Louis for its small-town atmosphere and big-

hometown in many ways, as well. She serves as a member of the

city attractions, and sporting venues. From selling your home with

Town & Country architectural review board, and volunteers at

the best terms to finding the perfect neighborhood to call home,

Parkway West Middle School, Westminister Christian Academy, the

Breihan and Malecek promise to provide “a customer service that

Andy Benes Charity Golf Tournament, and is a member of the Villa

clients have never before experienced.” In addition, Breihan serves

Duchesne School Alumni.

the St. Michaels and St. George food ministry by providing food to the homeless, and he also volunteer dog-walks for Stray Rescue.

Malecek volunteers at Immacolata Parish which she has done since her children first went to school there, and she is also involved with the St. Vincent De Paul and the St. Patrick Center food outreach programs. In addition, a portion of their commission on every closing is donated to either the Animal Protection Association or the Sunshine Kids Organization.

MARY BETH BENES 707-7761 MBBENES@cBguNdAkER.coM

Breihan Malecek E xc e l l e n c e i n Re a l E s t a te

Steve Breihan 314-753-1899

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Carolyn maleCek 314-956-9405

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28 LadueNews.com | September 25, 2015

Tryla Brown,

becoming a realtor felt like a

Gina Bundy

decided to get back into the

natural progression based on her experience in sales, business

business world nearly a decade ago, after her four sons were all in

development and economic development. Add family in the

school. With an undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist

business to the mix, and she found the industry to be a perfect

University and an MBA from Washington University, Bundy was

fit. Brown has learned a few valuable lessons along the way. “You

well-equipped to launch her career as a real estate agent at Gladys

only have one chance to make a good first impression. Aesthetics

Manion. In a short time, Bundy has made an impression on the St.

are so important in the presentation of a home. Also, the No. 1

Louis market: She ranked No. 8 on the St. Louis Business Journal’s

skill needed is the ability to listen: to client’s needs, wants and

annual “Highest Selling St. Louis Real Estate Agents” list, and was

issues,” she says. Education is of extreme value to Brown, who

named the top agent at Gladys Manion last year, with the highest

graduated high school in Germany and went on to earn an MBA

sales volume. Bundy’s success comes from her immense industry

from Washington University in marketing. With a thirst to learn

knowledge and her ability to listen to clients, ensuring their goals

all that she can, Brown recognizes the importance of customer

and priorities are met. She also is a longtime Ladue resident.

service, noting that word-of-mouth is the best way to brand one’s reputation. In her quest to assist families with achieving their dreams, which is the most rewarding aspect of her job, Brown understands that St. Louis has all the right ingredients to make for a happy home. “The diversity, family atmosphere and wonderful education systems make living here perfect – no matter if you are raising a family or starting a career.”

TRYLA BROWN

GINA BUNDY

636-230-2617

267-6262

TRYLA.BROWN@BhhsALL.cOm

Office Phone: 721-4755 GlADYsmANION.cOm

LadueNews.com | September 25, 2015 29

Kim Carney

Kim Carney has consistently ranked

Lizzy Dooley & Michelle Moshiri

as the No. 1 agent for Coldwell Banker Premier, the top Coldwell

Lizzy Dooley has more than eight years of experience in the real

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

estate industry, and her impressive work ethic has undoubtedly led

agents in Missouri. Carney specializes in the high-end market and

to her success. She teamed up with Michelle Moshiri in 2013, who

does most of her business in Clayton, Ladue, Frontenac and Town &

joined the industry after becoming acquainted with the business

Country. Designated as one of the few Previews Property Specialists

through family and the president of Laura McCarthy Real Estate,

in St. Louis, she has extensive knowledge and experience in the

Kathy Beilein. Together, the two offer expertise in staging, market-

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

ing and pricing, as well as an intimate knowledge of great proper-

hope the property sells, she takes a fresh approach to marketing

ties not even available yet on market. Their team is extremely cli-

homes than other top agents—and it works. After graduating

ent-focused, and as a result, they make themselves available 24/7.

from Ladue Horton Watkins High School, Carney received her

Dooley and Moshiri take their jobs incredibly seriously, and feel

undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri - Columbia and

honored to work with people on a personal level through finding

her masters degree at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She now

and selling dream homes. Dooley has found a deeper appreciation

resides in Ladue with her 11 year old twin daughters Emma and

for the city since having children. Between countless activities to

Grace. After overcoming Ovarian Cancer last year, Kim has been

choose from, an incredible zoo and art museum, and community

donating 10% of all sales to The Siteman Cancer Center. She is also

events – most of it offered for free – families are always able to find

involved in SLOCA, the St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness and

something to do in St. Louis, making it an ideal city to call home.

raising money for research. Volunteering with these organizations

“Going above and beyond takes hard work – but happy clients cre-

has been dear to Carney’s heart as she knows that she was one of the

ate referrals!” Moshiri says. “Our team takes pride in taking care of

lucky ones. She is looking forward to bringing much need awareness

our clients and never letting a deal die.”

to ovarian cancer on a national level. Now completely healthy, Kim is working long hours with this strong real estate market, but is also spending time with her girls (usually at the pool) and attending her rigorous interval training work outs with Iron Tribe. “Life is good” says Carney.

KIM CARNEY

LIZZY DOOLEY

422-7449

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mIchELLE mOshIrI 314-692-8368

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30 LadueNews.com | September 25, 2015

Maria Elias

with a thoughtful eye and extensive

Robert Fletcher

offers a background in

knowledge of St. Louis neighborhoods and school districts, Maria

residential interior design, which translates well to his career as

Elias is like a matchmaker for homes and clients. Born and raised

a realtor. He first pursued staging, but soon opted to sell rather

in St. Louis, Elias has had children attend both public and private

than design. Now, that expertise guarantees attention to detail with

schools in the area, so she understands the importance of location

every transaction, making him invaluable when it comes to helping

for families. The certified relocation specialist, who specializes in

clients visualize a home’s potential. Fletcher, however, names the

the central corridor, has worked as a realtor for 20 years, offering

art of negotiation as his most prized lesson since diving into the

clients a wealth of knowledge and experience.

real estate industry. He combines his wide base of knowledge with

Elias’ accolades and accomplishments say it all: In addition to

a determination to achieve his clients’ goals. “The reward is seeing

consistently ranking in the top 1 percent of St. Louis realtors, Elias

a happy, satisfied client – whether they are buying or selling a

is in the top 1 percent of Coldwell Banker agents nationwide. She’s

home,” Fletcher says. He stays involved in the community through

had more than $200 million in sales transactions and is a member

playing tennis, attending church and supporting the arts. He also

of Coldwell Banker Gundaker President’s Elite Club.

co-owns an antique business, and shows standard poodles. He finds

Clients rave about Elias’ knowledge of the market, professionalism

excitement every day in his duties as a realtor, through love of the

and willingness to go the extra mile. She works to find homes that

history and architecture of St. Louis, and meeting new people. “I

meet each customer’s specific needs and desires. But Elias isn’t

recommend living here because of the culture, including Forest

just a real estate agent. A lover of horses, Elias established Town &

Park and the museums. We have a world-class symphony, as well as

Country Stables in 1978, one of the area’s finest boarding and

the Muny. Few cities can compare to the diverse neighborhoods

riding academies.

and charm St. Louis possesses.”

Maria Elias

RobeRt FletcheR

314.941.4346

314-616-4916

314.993.8000

office Phone: 314-725-0009

www.cbgundakEr.coM

RobeRt.FletcheR@siR.com

LadueNews.com | September 25, 2015 31

Heather Johnson

is passionate about St.

Jeff Lottmann

started his career in medical and

Louis. As a St. Louis native, Johnson loves nothing more than

surgical supplies sales, applying business savvy and sales strategies

helping her clients get the most out of what our dynamic city

to negotiate and close multi-million-dollar deals. His success in the

has to offer. “As a home buyer myself, I know the importance of

industry allowed him to pursue his real passion: real estate.

building a relationship. My three keys to a successful transaction

A real estate investor, Lottmann is known for buying, renovating

are; listening, staying positive, and sweating the details.” Her calm

and reselling properties of all types. In 2002, he turned his passion

but tenacious working style has resulted in a 97 percent list-to-sale

into a career by founding Lottmann Realty Group. In addition

ratio and earned her a position as a top producer with Dielmann

to the luxury housing market, Lottmann’s expertise includes lot

Sotheby’s Realty. “I love exploring the city to ensure my clients

location for clients and builders, and multi-family apartments.

see the options that are right for them,” she says. “Every client has

His business and practical expertise differentiate him from the

a unique set of needs – it’s my job to take the time to truly learn

competition. Acting as an advocate and advisor for each client,

those needs to match them with the best neighborhood, school

Lottmann is committed to client satisfaction and matching people

district, community and ultimately the perfect house so they can

with property opportunities. As a result, he is the go-to agent for

create a home.” Johnson lives in Kirkwood with her husband, two

many families and residential and commercial real estate investors

sons, two dogs, two cats and many bikes. She is an avid cyclist,

throughout the course of their lives.

triathlete and proud sponsor of the Big Shark racing team.

A father of three, Lottmann loves spending time with his children,

Johnson actively gives back to the St. Louis community as member

coaching their various sports activities, boating and golfing.

of the board of directors for Greater St. Louis Honor Flight and as

He serves on the Athletic Advisory Board of University of Missouri

a volunteer at her children’s schools, Kirkwood High School and

St. Louis, and supports Habitat for Humanity and the

John Burroughs School.

Susan G. Komen Foundation.

.

HeatHer G. JoHnson

Jeff Lottmann

314-324-8118

314-406-8911

office Phone: 314-725-0009

mystLreaLtor.com

dielmannsotHebysrealty.com

32 LadueNews.com | September 25, 2015

Sue & Katie McLaughlin

Stephen Nickelson

Sue McLaughlin began her career in real estate as an owner,

corporate executive background in both the transportation and

recognizing a need for a high-service real estate company near

construction industries, where he gained extensive knowledge

University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she and her family lived.

of retail property leasing, purchase and building renovation.

After 10 years, she sold her interest in McLaughlin Real Estate and

Combined with a personal interest in residential architectural

joined the forces of Laura McCarthy Real Estate. Her daughter,

styles and vintage home restoration, he found a perfect fit as a

Katie, followed in Sue’s footsteps after graduating from Saint

realtor. Born in St. Louis, Nickelson grew up on a family farm in

Louis University, and a decade later, the pair remain a top-

Iron County, Missouri, before moving to Fulton and completing

producing team. Coming from two different generations aids

his bachelor’s at Westminster College. Since then, he and wife, plus

the McLaughlins in their understanding of each client’s unique

their four children, moved to a variety of places before settling

situation. “Our expertise increases every single day with every

back home in St. Louis. “I have been fortunate to live in Boston,

single deal, every single problem and every single client,” Sue says.

San Francisco and Columbus during the past 25 years. St. Louis

She holds designations as a broker, GRI and CRS; and they both

stands out due to the generous spirit of its residents and the

specialize in relocation. They make sure to highlight the many

flourishing world-class institutions,” Nickelson says. “In addition,

wonderful assets of the city, from monuments to sporting events

the diversity of affordable housing stock contributes substantially

and cultural venues. For both Sue and Katie though, it all comes

to the overall quality of life in our region. From the starter house

down to their care for each client. “We have clients in all different

to the elaborate estate, and all points in between, the St. Louis

price ranges, areas of Metro St. Louis, and types of homes. By the

market offers superior value for home owners.” He currently serves

time we finish a transaction, our clients are like family to us. That is

the Church of St. Michael & St. George as well as on the board

why we have so much repeat business.”

of Places for People. Nickelson also is a former board member

omes from a diverse

of The Independence Center, co-chair for The School District of Clayton - Wydown Tomorrow and Properties and Partnership committees.

sue McLaughLin

Stephen nickelSon

314-504-4214

314-479-8893

sMcLaughLin@McLaughLinTeaMsTL.cOM McLaughLinTeaMsTL.cOM

office phone: 314-725-0009

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LadueNews.com | September 25, 2015 33

Sabrina Robb

always was attracted to architecture,

Ben Shafer

came to work in real estate after being

and her career in business could no longer satisfy her need for a

noticed by Andy Dielmann for his talent and skill set when working

deeper connection to her passion and consumers. The real estate

with people. Through hard work, determination and the support

industry offered her the opportunity to combine both pursuits,

of his family, Ben found success as a realtor. Today, in addition to

while allowing her to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

working with new and seasoned buyers and sellers, he has earned

Specializing in the central corridor, she recognizes the important

an SRES certification to help address the needs of the elderly com-

difference between selling older and newer homes, which arms her

munity, as well as certifications in corporate and military reloca-

with the knowledge to present the best assets of every home. “The

tion. Understanding the difficult nature of life transitions makes

process of buying and selling a home can be very exciting, but also

Ben a valuable asset. “No two transactions are alike,” Ben says. “Ev-

filled with uncertainty and high emotions. I want a client to be

ery buyer and seller has different needs, and every home is unique.

satisfied not only with my technical skills, but my ability to listen

You must trust in yourself and always be prepared to navigate the

and be a calm resource for them during the process,” Robb says.

unexpected.” As a member of Missouri Botanical Garden, Laumei-

She does not hail from St. Louis, and moved around the country

er Sculpture Park, Saint Louis Zoo’s Marlin Perkins Society and the

with her husband and business partner, Dave, from Washington,

Human Rights Campaign, he recognizes diversity in the commu-

D.C., to San Francisco and Chicago. Yet, St. Louis won her over

nity and celebrates its multi-faceted culture though public support

easily with its wonderful sense of community and excellent

for the arts, music, education, and more. As a fifth-generation St.

schools, plus endless activities. She previously volunteered at the

Louisan, Ben has lived in various communities throughout the

St. Louis Art Fair, and served as board member and president for

area, and currently resides in Frontenac. “St. Louis is like a really

the Clayton Chamber of Commerce. Robb says currently her twin

big, small town,” he says. “It’s fairly easy to get around. You can con-

7-year-old sons keep her the busiest.

nect with people everywhere, and always find a welcoming table.”

Sabrina robb

Ben Shafer

314-283-7590

314-717-1781

office Phone: 314-881-3902

Office Phone: 314-725-0009

Srobb@robbPartnerS.com

34 LadueNews.com | September 25, 2015

Luanne Aydt Zwolak Ted Wight

Luanne Aydt Zwolak knows what it takes to help home buyers and always thought of being a Realtor, though

sellers achieve their goals. She navigates the intricate details of the

it was always ingrained in him that corporate life was the correct

entire real estate transaction with intelligence, integrity, patience

path. About 14 years ago, he decided to follow his true passion and

and great attention to detail. Zwolak began her career working

got his real estate license. Since then, he has flourished, becoming

with her father, Henry Aydt, known to the real estate community

a go-to expert for architecturally interesting homes in St. Louis,

as, ‘Mr. Ethics,’ and with Tina Niemann, real estate icon and men-

from Mid-Century and Contemporary to historic homes. His

tor. As a second generation realtor, Zwolak understands all facets

enthusiasm and knowledge combine effortlessly to deliver uncanny

of residential real estate, and has a thorough knowledge of the St.

service to his clients. From aiding sellers in putting a house on

Louis market. She has the know how to not only show properties

the market to guiding them through to a successful sale, Wight

to relocating families seeking the perfect home, but to prepare

is right there alongside. His tenacity also ensures buyers find the

market ready homes for sale - including negotiating contracts and

perfect place to call home; one they will love for years to come.

following up on inspection details. Zwolak makes sure that homes

Wight understands St. Louis’ true market value and appeal. “Our

successfully close and helps families realize their dreams. More

standard of living is exceptional. You can get most anywhere in 15

than 35 years of experience has enabled Zwolak to perfect her

minutes. $1 million can still buy a mansion in a good area. The

talents for: preparing, marketing and advertising homes; reviewing

restaurant scene is vibrant – and you can get a table!” Wight serves

and negotiating contracts and inspections; looking after the details

on the board at the Sheldon Art Galleries, as well as the committee

of titles and surveys, and helping to ensure a quick sale and suc-

for the SLAM Modern Party and Frank Lloyd Wright House

cessful closing. Backed by the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

in Ebsworth Park summer party. Wight always has followed his

brand and the Alliance Real Estate team, Zwolak can provide the

passions, from becoming an avid bird watcher as a teen to learning

tools, resources and technology to help home buyers and sellers

the ins-and-outs of the real estate industry, making him perfect to

achieve their goals. Luanne Aydt Zwolak is the perfect real estate

have in your corner.

agent for providing peace of mind!

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The living room beckons with floor-to-ceiling windows, the dining room features stained glass, and a kitchen expansion invites, with a view of the garden. The kitchen’s spectacular amenities, including top-of-the-line appliances and a warming drawer, surround an angular glass island bar set upon custom-designed black-and-white maple flooring. With a one-way glass concealed wall for a television in the master bath, repurposed lobby doors from the historic Ambassador Theatre, and a guesthouse with kitchen and skylights, every corner offers something beautiful to behold.

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Brueggenjohann came to California Custom Decks as a teenager. As he learned the development of design and project-planning firsthand, the job grew into a rewarding

career. Working with a team of like-minded individuals made the move all the more ideal for him. “We all happen to be people-pleasers at heart. I think that old, golden rule about doing for others as you would want to have done to you is at the root of all our decisions, from planning and on through building,” says Brueggenjohann. He notes that all projects are considered a team effort, in order to produce a quality product with a good experience along the way for all involved. “Everyone plays an important role, specialized to suit their skill set; but as a small company, we have to be able to wear a great variety of hats in a day’s time.” This translates to every employee having a thorough understanding of a project from start to finish, making the process smooth and easier for every client.

Finding that natural fit with a designer is a key component when it comes to creating a flawless outdoor space for you

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“Ultimately, find someone willing to listen to your needs, and able to provide the best solution that aligns with your overall goals,” says Brueggenjohann.

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artistic one and I am more business focused. I don’t have a creative bone in my body.

How would you describe your personal style?

Hayden: My style is very feminine and classic. I generally stick to polished neutrals and love to add in ruffles or lace for a romantic feel. I like to splurge on classic pieces and get bargains on the trendier styles.

Andreas: I would consider my style to be trendy, but since I’m on stage a lot, in my band Carrie and The Catapults, I feel like my wardrobe is a bit more edgy and

rocker. I do love the boho vibe and tend to sway toward exotic patterns, textures and layering.

What do you see for the business in the next year?

Hayden: We are in the process of launching our vintage bridal collection, so we would love to see that taking off by the first of the year. We also are focusing on increasing our inventory to increase our online presence and sales. csgemsjewelry.com

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Two Metro East mothers have created an online boutique selling one-of-a-kind jewelry with vintage touches.

Founded in 2013, CS Gems’ motto is “make vintage modern again.” Co-owners Carrie Andreas and Stacy Hayden took an unfamiliar path to e-commerce and design. Prior to launching CS Gems, Andreas worked as a research technician and Hayden as a paralegal. The pair currently balances the jewelry, the website and their families.

The design duo will showcase at Leopard Boutique (Oct. 4th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Never Enough (Oct. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) this fall.

Your combination of new and vintage pieces for one-of-a-kind items is so unique. Tell us a bit about the process.

Andreas: We start our journey by purchasing modern statement pieces that we feel could be changed for the better. We then head out and scour flea markets, estate sales, garage sales and online auctions for unique vintage pieces that are a fit for our collection. We take these pieces and clean them up with our special cleaners and repair any broken or missing parts. Then, we take these vintage bits and match them up to our modern pieces and see which pieces fit the best.

How has the CS Gems style evolved since it launched?

Hayden: Our style has definitely evolved since we launched in 2013. At first, we were concentrated on creating eclectic pieces that were different and had a very vintage vibe. We later discovered that we wanted to focus more on the everyday necklace that our customers could wear with almost any outfit.

Do you each have different roles, or do you both do a bit of everything?

Hayden: I run the day-to-day operations, marketing, sales and business development, while Carrie focuses mainly on buying, creating and repurposing our pieces and maintaining our blog. Shortly after launching our business, we realized that Carrie is the more creative,

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Lo Bianco said: “I am so excited to see people eager to bring forth change; every impact makes a difference.” One hundred percent of the proceeds from book sales will be donated to Ferguson Youth Initiative, a local organization whose principal mission is to provide guidance for adolescents in the city of Ferguson, Missouri. The book can be purchased at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

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KIND Soap Company creates all-natural skinc

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ean Scholtes founded her Webster Grovesbased KIND soap company with three tenets: Be kind to your skin, kind to the earth and kind to others. “Our products are all-natural with no toxins; we use biodegradable packaging and we built in a charitable aspect of giving back,” Scholtes says.

As a Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduate with a visual communications degree, Scholtes’ background in advertising and marketing provided a strong foundation for launching her own company. She specialized in product development, brand identity and package design, and spent 10 years as a creative director for the Sara Lee Corporation.

While still working in advertising, Scholtes spent her free time experimenting with creating soaps, scrubs and lip balms in her basement, and learning how to use essential oils effectively and safely through

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online courses, eventually earning an aromatherapy certification through the American College of Healthcare Sciences in Portland, Oregon. “I started making my own products because I either couldn’t find or didn’t trust products to be as natural as I wanted for my sensitive skin and my son’s eczema,” Scholtes says.

Through her own research and schooling, Scholtes found that many store-bought products claiming to be all-natural really weren’t, so she set out to build a product line consumers could trust. Spurred on by the positive reception of her products among family and friends, she launched KIND in 2009. “I started selling my products at the Webster Groves Farmers’ Market and at special events, and then some stores got word of our products and started carrying them,” she says.

In 2011, Scholtes opened the company’s first brickand-mortar shop in the Old Orchard Shopping Center in Webster Groves. Within a few years, KIND outgrew

the space and relocated to its current digs at 20 Allen Ave. in Old Webster. Today, KIND is branching out regionally, with its products available at more than 80 Schnucks locations as well as at Whole Foods Market, Lucky’s Market and boutiques, spas and mom-and-pop shops. Products also are sold through several websites, including KIND’S site, kindsoap.com.

Among KIND’s range of all-natural soaps, scrubs, lip balms, lotions, perfumes, deodorants and spa and bath products, the most popular are its Bulgarian Rose bar soap, SheaLUXE hand cream and Goodnight Kisses lip balm. Scholtes describes Bulgarian Rose as a creamy soap with no synthetic scents. “It has the real essential oil of a rose, which most people have never experienced because it’s so expensive. But when they do, they find it’s amazingly intoxicating, and so moisturizing, as well,” she says. Other all-natural ingredients in Bulgarian Rose include goat’s milk, olive oil, shea

ncare and beauty products in Webster Groves butter, coconut oil and rose-geranium oil.

SheaLUXE hand cream is a vanilla-based cream that is moisturizing without feeling greasy, Scholtes tells us. The cream is made with ingredients such as shea butter, and organic aloe juice and has a vanillabased scent. Goodnight Kisses is a healing and moisturizing lip balm (that’s also good for cuticles and elbows) to get you through harsh winters. The balm has a shea butter-base and is made with lavender essential oil. “Lavender essential oil also is helpful in falling asleep and staying asleep because it slows down your system,” Scholtes adds.

KIND’s all-natural products are free of toxins, synthetics, petroleum, parabens, formaldehyde and detergents commonly used in some mainstream hygiene products. “At KIND, we try to give people a sense that what you put on your body is important,” Scholtes says. “Your skin is your biggest organ, so

toxins or carcinogens that are in products that you put on your skin every day eventually are going to have an effect on you.”

It’s also important that KIND is good to others and a part of the community, Scholtes says. Ten cents from each product sale benefits Autism Speaks.

And employees at W.O.R.T.H. (Work Opportunities Rehabilitating the Handicapped) Industries wrap all of the company’s soaps.

KIND also aims to build awareness for natural alternatives to everyday ailments, such as headaches and stress. “Some people may not even realize the headache they get every day is from the synthetics in their perfumes or soaps,” Scholtes says. Instead of “popping a pill,” she says KIND’s aromatherapy balms, including its Headache Therapy balm and Stress Therapy balm, are made with essential oils, which act as natural remedies. For example, Headache Therapy balm

contains peppermint and eucalyptus oils, which relax blood vessels, Scholtes says.

When developing a new product, Scholtes listens to the wants and needs of her customers. She has created the KIND natural baby line, which includes Baby Bum balm – a natural alternative to steroid cream for the treatment of eczema and psoriasis – and for men, the manKIND line of bath products, which is expanding with a Beer and Bacon Fat Soap & Beard Balm, which will be made in collaboration with The Block restaurant and Perennial Artisan Ales brewery. Scholtes aims to keep spreading kindness through KIND with natural facial skincare, pet care and household cleaning products all in the pipeline.

“If I wouldn’t use it on myself and my family every day, then I’m not going to make it,” she says.

20 Allen Ave., Suite 105, Webster Groves, kindsoap.com

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NAME CHANGER

By Debbie Baldwin

SO. I HAVE BEEN WRITING THIS COLUMN SINCE MY CHILDREN WERE VERY, VERY YOUNG. IN THAT TIME, I HAVE DISCUSSED EVERYTHING FROM PARTING WITH PACIFIERS TO BAKE SALES TO DRIVERS’ TESTS; ALL THE WHILE REFERRING TO MY THREE KIDS AS CRANKY, WHINY AND PUNCH. ALSO THROUGHOUT THE YEARS, THEY THEMSELVES HAVE HAD MIXED REACTIONS TO HAVING THEIR OWN COMING-OF-AGE DOCUMENTED IN PRINT. Cranky, now 17, typically threatens bodily harm. “If you write about prom, I swear…” With Whiny, I am met with a stony blue gaze and a disapproving shake of the head, as if I had embarrassed him with a corny Facebook post. Punch, on the other hand, has fully embraced the Andy Warhol philosophy: “Don’t pay attention to what they write about you. Just measure it in inches.” Any press is good press as far as he’s concerned, and the mention of his pseudonym is met with a broad smile and a fist-pump. Of course, he is the youngest, and perhaps unaware of my capacity to embarrass him.

Nevertheless, my weekly cataloging of parenting challenges and missteps has been met graciously. So imagine my surprise when collectively, like the Second Triumvirate, they turn on me. The source of their displeasure: their nicknames. Now, considering I have discussed head lice, questionable milestone achievements and dating rituals, I wouldn’t have thought their nicknames would even ping as objectionable. Nevertheless, the topic of conversation last Sunday night was name change.

At first, the suggestions strayed toward the, shall we say, scatological. And while shining the spotlight on Punch’s gastro-intestinal function was a source of limitless amusement for Whiny, it was not a viable option. As the prodding continued, Punch, of course, threw himself at Whiny, thus forcing a shift in the conversation. Cranky then went on a rant complaining that any mention of her behavior, social life or academic performance was a complete and utter violation of her privacy. As her mother, she said I was obligated to protect said privacy, and if I continued to act with such blatant disregard for her mental well-being she would sue for emancipation. Whiny announced his nickname should be “only child” because that was his only wish at the moment, then went to his room. Punch just shrugged and crossed his legs on the coffee table, knocking over his water in the process, and went back to watching a football game.

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First Annual Town & Country Parade

“Our” Town “Our” Country Parade Saturday, October 3rd | 3:00 p.m.

Bring Your Lawn Chair and watch the Parade & see Hall of Famers

- Red Schoendienst, Whitey Herzog, Lou Brock, Jackie Smith, Roger Wehrli and Several Former Baseball and Football Cardinals and Lori Chalupny from the US World Cup Soccer Team and Many More

Route is Clayton Road from Mari de Villa to Longview Farm Park

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Parade Grand Marshal Red Schoendienst The Parade will be Followed by the Fall Festival with Music, Food Vendors and Fireworks at dusk

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Fresh Find

Stuart James Specialties Microgreens

By Diane Alt ‌Need a quick fix to boost, enhance and liven up the flavor of your next salad or sandwich? Stuart James Specialties can help with its wide variety of microgreens and shoots as well as microgreen-infused oils. While the term “micro” might imply small, take note that there is nothing little about the flavors of that these greens have to offer. ‌Owner Jennifer James says that microgreen shoots offer four to 40 times the nutrients of the plants’ mature counterparts.

Grown in New Haven, Missouri, and sold at Tower Grove Farmers Market on Saturday mornings (open through November), microgreens available through Stuart James Specialties include, but are by no means limited to, onion, wasabi, basil, peas, kale, cilantro, broccoli, wasabi mustard, beet, radish and sorrel. ‌The culinary possibilities are endless – think chunky salsas (a few cilantro shoots go a long way), omelets (about any shoot will do) and appetizers (radish shoots sprinkled on top add a peppery heat, as well as a beautiful presentation).

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Hyken’s Homework ‌‌A

By Russell Hyken

t one time or another, most students have school struggles. Learning unknown educational concepts can be frustrating, but most children, with practice, are able to master new ideas. On occasion, however, learning difficulty can be related to a learning disability.

The most important thing for a parent and child to understand is that a learning disability is not a problem with intelligence or motivation. Learning disabled (LD) students, in fact, often have superior IQs; these students simply manage the intake and output of information differently than most of their peers.

There is no single symptom or profile that indicates that your child has a learning disability. In pre-school, many LD students struggle with language acquisition. In elementary school, a specific subject area may be causing undue frustration. And during the teen years, attention and focus can be overly challenging.

The only true process to determine if your child has a learning disability is to have your son or daughter assessed by an experienced professional. A good evaluation not only measures the way a young person thinks and learns, but it also provides strategies for student success. Testing is a positive process that can help any child be a better learner.

More than 10 percent of all students have learning challenges or attention difficulties. Unfortunately, there is no cure. With some assistance, however, any LD student can not only thrive, but also accomplish their goals and dreams.

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

MICHAEL FLYNN

Landscaping

FIRST BANK WISDOM:

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But it helps.

AFTER

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* Fall Clean-up & Lawn Renovation * Christmas Lights * Natural Stone Walls, Walks & Patios * Weekly Gardening & Lawn Care Maintenance

* Paver Walks, Patios & Driveways * Retaining Walls * Landscape Lighting * Irrigation

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2120 Warson | Ladue | $2,275,000 Exquisite, in design home featuring main floor master, pool, screened lanai & 4-car garage on 3.3 acres.

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9 Kingsbury Place | CWE | $1,175,000

9255 Clayton Road | Ladue | $1,138,000

Completely renovated for today’s living. Three levels, plus finished lower level.

One level of living on 1.8 acre private lot in the heart of Ladue.

3+BR/4BA/3,800SF.

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15 Clermont Lane | Ladue | $924,900

2220 Barnbridge Road | Town & Country | $692,500 1100 Conwyck Lane | Frontenac | $635,000

English cottage with amazing gardens. Renovated kitchen. Updated main level master suite. 4BR/3.5BA.

Classic Colonial on 1 acre. Main floor master, plus 4BR/5BA, walk-out LL, pool and 3-car garage.

Located in heart of Frontenac. 4BR/2.5BA. All brick home on 1 acre at the end of cul-de-sac.

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7624 Carswold Drive | Clayton | $574,000

444 Oakley Drive | Clayton | $499,900

8024 Pershing Ave. | Clayton | $648,000

Updated Wydown Forest home. First floor family room, beautiful patio and backyard. 1-car garage. 3+BR/2BA.

Cape Cod Wydown Forest charmer. Recently renovated kitchen/baths.

Fresh paint throughout. 3BR/2BA/2,100SF.

Old Town Clayton townhome. 3,500 +/-SF. 4BR/3.5BA. 2 parking spaces and pool access.

Brought Buyer

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2739 Turnberry Park Lane | Town & Country | $1,525,000 408 Warson | Ladue | $1,275,000 Represented Buyer. Gated neighborhood. 1.5-story. 5BR with finished walk-out LL to pool.

Represented Buyer. Private Ladue estate on nearly 3 acres. 5BR/6.5BA, pool, & indoor basketball court.

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305 N. Bemiston | Clayton | $774,500 Represented Buyer. Heart of Clayton townhome. 3BR/3BA/3-car garage.

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Kids MD

Fall Allergies ‌T

By Dr. Joseph Kahn

he Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has recently listed St. Louis area as one of the 20 worst places to live for those with allergies.

If you have a runny nose, sneezing or itching eyes, you may have allergies.

Every season brings its challenges. Trees dominate in the spring; grasses in the summer. In fall and winter, we need to be aware of weeds, molds and indoor allergens.

A big contributor to fall allergies is ragweed. Many other weeds, such as goldenrod and lamb’s quarters, also pollinate in the fall and trigger allergy symptoms.

Outdoor molds appear in the spring, persist through the summer – especially if it’s a wet one – and thrive until the first frost.

As the weather gets colder, we tend to stay inside a closed home where dust mites and pet dander are the biggest culprits. No matter how clean you keep your house, if you have carpet and dust, you have dust mites.

If you have pets, you may have increased exposure to their dander in the winter.

There are many prescription and over-the-counter allergy relievers in the form of pills, eye drops and

nasal sprays. Many of these are quite effective and have minimal side effects. If you have symptoms, discuss these with your doctor.

What can you do to avoid allergens and limit symptoms? ‌W hen mowing the lawn or raking the leaves, use a face mask if you are especially allergic to grasses, molds and weeds. ‌Remove pollen from your skin and clothes by washing or showering when you come inside. ‌Remove decaying leaves from your lawn, flower beds and gutters. Molds love living there. ‌When you get in the car and turn on the A/C, leave the windows down for a minute or two and let any accumulated molds or pollen disburse. ‌Keep your windows closed and air conditioning on, even if the day is a spectacular (like the ones we had in late August). ‌Wash bedding in hot water weekly to kill dust mites.

You don’t need to live like a hermit or in a bunker, but taking some of these easy precautions may make for a much more comfortable life.

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Pictured above, Goldenrod

Dr. Joseph Kahn is president of Mercy Kids (mercykids.org), an expansive network of pediatric care dedicated to meeting the needs of every child, every day. Dr. Diana Roukoz, Mercy Kids Pediatrician with Mercy Clinic Arnold, contributed to this article.

THE NEW NEIGHBORS ARE DOCTORS. St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center has moved to the neighborhood, along with a whole bunch of nationally recognized Washington University specialists like Dr. Patel, one of our pediatric plastic surgeons. In addition to same day surgery, we provide lab services, x-rays and physical therapy,

not to mention almost every pediatric specialty under the sun for children of all ages. What’s better than doctors in the neighborhood? Having the ones who will watch over your child in the best way possible. Call 1.800.678.KIDS to schedule an appointment.

ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S SPECIALTY CARE CENTER 13001 North Outer Forty, Town and Country, MO 63017

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Teachers

Without

St. Louis-based Partnership Ethiopia brings health care and hope to students in Africa

By Connie Mitchell | Photos courtesy of Partnership Ethiopia

G

ayle Bogenschneider grew up on a farm in Perry County, just about an hour and a half southeast of St. Louis. Gazing out across the lush fields, she had no idea she would someday be looking at a far different landscape on a different continent, making a difference in the lives of some of the world’s poorest people.

Bogenschneider always had an interest in tales of far-away places, particularly stories of doctors and nurses who worked in other nations. After graduating from Lutheran School of Nursing, she volunteered to serve as a nurse and teacher on the Mekane Yesus, a Lutheran church compound in Selekleka, Tigre, Ethiopia. That experience set the tone for what would become a lifelong passion.

While working at Mekane, Bogenschneider became close with several of her Ethiopian students. “None of the students would have gone to secondary school without some financial support for food, clothing and shelter, so I continued to support them after I came home in 1973,” she says. Through years of political unrest and famine in Ethiopia, she lost contact with many of her students, some becoming freedom fighters, some fleeing to Sudan or southern Ethiopia, and some becoming political prisoners.

“In 2013, I returned to Ethiopia and was reunited with some of the students,” she says. “They all completed their educations and today work as doctors, business people, teachers and high-level government officials. All of them told me the same thing: Their access to education and medical care as youths had made their present lives possible.”

Bogenschneider found that although order has been restored in the country and infrastructure is being

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president of Aksum University in Ethiopia. Schmidt rebuilt, many rural areas are still lacking basic health traveled to Ethiopia to handle the paperwork involved care. During a visit to Selekleka, she found no health in establishing the Guest Medical Faculty Program at facilities suitable for Cesarean sections, and poor or no Aksum University; the Secondary School Program, prenatal, neonatal and maternal childbirth care. addressing the needs of secondary school education in “That was when I texted Bruce Schmidt, a medical Selekleka and the Capital Equipment Program, which psychotherapist and long-term health care professional will eventually equip two area hospitals and one clinic. and friend,” she says. Together, Bogenschneider Recognizing the need for educated health care and Schmidt founded Partnership Ethiopia, Inc., a professionals to provide care to the largely underserved nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing health Ethiopian population, Aksum care, education and economic University established its College opportunity to the region. of Health Sciences in 2010. The “Establishing a nonprofit college’s School of Medicine (one organization is similar to branch of the college, which starting a small business,” also includes departments of Bogenschneider says. nursing and midwifery) was “Since Bruce and I both created in 2012. Partnership own our own businesses, Ethiopia supports the school the logistics were the easy with visiting faculty who spend part. The difficult part was two to four weeks lecturing and identifying and prioritizing teaching clinical skills on-site. the needs, then designing Through the partnership, Dr. programs and services that Mark Varvares, associate chair would be sustainable. Since of otolaryngology at Harvard the government of Ethiopia Medical School, is working has strict requirements, with Aksum administrators to we knew that we needed to establish an otolaryngology work within the government training program at the school. health and education Just as Ethiopia needs to infrastructure. We wanted Project Ethiopia vice president Bruce Schmidt with educate medical professionals to minimize duplication dr. Mebrahtom in his office at the university, where they signed papers of cooperation a year and half ago. to fill existing needs, secondary of services and maximize schools must be bolstered so the impact of all resources that students have the resources and teachers available invested in the programs.” to ensure they pass national exams that will allow them Bogenschneider’s former students helped make to continue their educations, becoming Ethiopia’s next initial introductions, including one to Ethiopia’s generation of leaders and teachers. minister of charitable organizations who directed Although it’s been decades since Bogenschneider’s Bogenschneider and Schmidt to Dr. Mebrahtom Mesfin,

LadueNews.com | SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 | LaduE NEwS

BY THE NUMBERS The following statistics speak to the needs and opportunities for helping children in Ethiopia.

Numbers were collected from unicef 2012 and world Factbook 2014 statistics.

EThIoPIa

uNITEd STaTES

Population (in Millions):

91.7

317.5

Gross National Income Per Person:

$410uS $50,120uS 50%

23.6%

Physician density per 1,000 people:

0.03

2.42

Lifetime maternal mortality:

1 in 67 1 in 2,400

Infant mortality per 1,000 births:

55.77

6.17

Stunted growth in children under 5:

44.4%

3.3%

Sanitation facility access:

23.6%

100%

Percent of population 18 and under:

first visit to Ethiopia, she says schools remain unable to provide many foundational facilities and materials, compromising students’ ability to matriculate to higher education. “For instance, last year we initiated a project to build bathrooms because 2,000-plus elementary and secondary school students on the compound had virtually no access to bathrooms or running water,” she says. “Many young women would drop out of school when they started their menstrual cycles because of a lack of privacy. On each trip we visited the construction site, discussed adjustments and showed support for the local management team.”

Similarly, medical equipment is needed for hospitals and clinics. “Diane Heizer, a board member and nurse, identified a nonprofit (called Project Cure) that collects used hospital equipment from all over the U.S. and provides the equipment for charities like us for the cost of shipment and administration fees,” Bogenschneider says.

Although Partnership Ethiopia is only two years old, Bogenschneider, Schmidt, executive director Susan Walker, the organization’s board of directors and an increasing number of volunteers are working hard to ensure that young people in Ethiopia receive basic health care and education, building the foundation for a stronger nation.

“Ethiopia is far away,” Bogenschneider says “and very few people know how critical the next 10 years are for Ethiopia or how important the long-term success of Ethiopia may be for our country and all of Africa, so it’s a big story to tell.”

To learn more about Partnership Ethiopia, visit partnershipethiopia.org.

At right: Gayle with officials from the town of Selekleka to her right and, to her left, dr. Mebrahtom Mesfin, the president of aksum university and Fiseha Kidane, Partnership Ethiopia coordinator.

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Rohan Woods School - where leadership and academics meet - provides a challenging academic program with personalized instruction to prepare children, age 2 through grade six, for lifelong success.

See science demos, music and art projects, and enjoy story time at Rohan Woods Open House Sat., Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. conveniently located in mid-county at 1515 Bennett Ave., 63122. Pictured: Head of school Sam Templin-Page reading to students in the Great Hall. Photo by Sarah Conard. For more information, call 314-821-6270 or visit rohanwoods.org.

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LN KIDS: Feature Story

Rohan Woods school

Learning

and Leadership

R

ohan Woods School – where leadership and academics meet – takes a hands-on approach to science and math, beginning from age 2 through sixth grade. Thirdgraders, as seen here, measure and work to solidify accurate lab skills. Fifth- and sixth-graders recently returned from a week-long science excursion

to an archeological facility in Colorado, where they investigated the ancestral Pueblo people through authentic research and reenactment of the lifestyles and culture of this discovered civilization. In addition to science, the students of Rohan Woods School partake in specialty classes, from art and music to physical education, and even Spanish. The upcoming

open house on Sat., Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. promises to reveal more of the diverse education your child can receive. Come meet the faculty and staff, as well as fellow students, and see for yourself all that this Independent School has to offer.

Photo by Sarah Conard

By Amanda Dahl

1515 Bennett Ave., 314-821-6270, rohanwoods.org

age 4 through grade 6 | Creve Coeur

Open House October 8 8:30-11 a.m.

Fall Festival

October 4, 12pm - 4pm

Open House

LEARN MORE ONLINE: www.rossmanschool.org

Educational Excellence for the Leaders of Tomorrow

OPEN HOUSE: NOVEMBER 14TH:

November 8, 12pm - 4pm

314-984-2800 ursulinestl.org

TOURS AT 9:15, 10:15, or 11:15 a.m. RSVP (PREFERRED) ON OUR WEBSITE.

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A Ladue News Special Promotion

ursulinestl.org

www.newcityschool.org 314-361-6411 • Pre-K - 6th grade

open houseSCHEDULES

By Amanda Dahl

‌Miriam: The Learning Disability Experts

Ursuline Academy | NOON TO 4 P.M.

WED., OCT. 14, 2015

501 Bacon Ave., 314-968-3893, miriamstl.org

341 S. Sappington Road, 314-984-2815, ursulinestl.org

Chesterfield Day School | 8:30 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M.

Call to schedule a tour.

Villa di Maria Montessori School 1280 Simmons Ave., 314-822-2601, villadimaria.org

Independent Schools of St. Louis |

1100 White Road, 314-469-6622, c hesterfielddayschool.org

Whitfield School, 175 S. Mason Road, 314-567-9229, independentschools.org

FRI., OCT. 16, 2015

6 P.M. (SECONDARY SCHOOL NIGHT)

The College School | 9 A.M.

Call to schedule a tour with the head of school, Laura Ceretti-Michelman.

THURS., OCT. 8, 2015 Rossman School | 8:30 A.M. TO 11 A.M. 12660 Conway Road, 314-434-5877, admission@rossmanschool.org

SAT., OCT. 10, 2015 MICDS (Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School) | 9:30 A.M. 101 N. Warson Road, 314-993-5100, micds.org

7825 Big Bend Blvd., 314-962-9355, thecollegeschool.org

SAT., OCT. 17, 2015 Chesterfield Day School | 9 A.M. TO NOON 1100 White Road, 314-469-6622, chesterfielddayschool.org

CDS fifth graders extracting DNA

CDS students develop the fundamental 21st century skills necessary for success because of our challenging and personalized program.

Critical and creative thinking to solve complex problems Collaboration on meaningful work Character and courage

We are CDS. Come see us in action.

OPEN HOUSES: OCT. 14 & 17 Special tours on Wednesdays in September & October RSVP online

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open houseschedules

SAT., OCT. 17, 2015 The Wilson School | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

500 Demun Ave., 314-725-4999, wilsonschool.com

SAT., NOV. 7, 2015

St. Joseph’s Academy | noon to 4 p.m.

Clayton Early Childhood Center |

2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 314-394-4300, sja1840.org

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

1 Oak Knoll, 314-725-2325, claytonecc.org

Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School | noon to 4 p.m.

SUN., OCT. 18, 2015

Community School | 9 a.m.

Whitfield School | 1 p.m.

175 S. Mason Road, 314-434-5141, whitfieldschool.org

900 Lay Road, 314-991-0005, communityschool.com

Visitation Academy | noon to 4 p.m.

SUN., NOV. 8, 2015

SAT., OCT. 24, 2015

Cor Jesu Academy | noon to 4 p.m.

John Burroughs School | 9 a.m.

10230 Gravois Road, 314-842-4429 x115, ebuechter@corjesu.org

755 S. Price Road, 314-993-4040, jburroughs.org

801 S. Spoede Road, 314-810-3566, admissions@vdoh.org

3020 N. Ballas Road, 314-625-9103, v isitationacademy.org

SAT., NOV. 14, 2015 New City School | 9:15 a.m. to noon

THURS., NOV. 5, 2015

Nerinx Hall | 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School |

530 E. Lockwood Ave., 314-968-1505, nerinxhall.org

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

5209 Waterman Blvd., 314-361-6411, newcityschool.org

The College School | 9 a.m. to noon

348 S. Mason Road, 314-576-6177, pbloom@mirowitz.org

7825 Big Bend Blvd., 314-962-9355, admissions@thecollegeschool.org

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INDEPENDENT • COEDUCATIONAL • GRADES 7-12

Open House for prospective students and their parents

9 am, Saturday, October 24 Pre-register at jburroughs.org or by calling 314-993-4040.

SPRECHEN SIE DEUTSCH? Want to Speak German?

Advance your education, increase your skill set in the workplace, and have fun learning German—and join the more than 100 million people speaking German worldwide! · Improve chances of entry into college or graduate school · Increase employment potential · Expand language skills · Better appreciate international literature, film, and music · Make travel more feasible and enjoyable · Increase understanding of oneself and one’s own culture · Make lifelong friends

The German School Association of Greater St. Louis provides superior language instruction and exposure to German culture, customs, and traditions—for children and adults—in a professional, collegial, and friendly setting. · All ages welcome · No previous language knowledge or education required · Beginner through advanced classes · Taught by native German-speaking teachers · Offering AATG testing as well as preparation for AP testing

Fall Classes Forming!

Classes start Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 30 weeks/90 hours Saturdays, 9:00a.m.–Noon

Classes held at St. Paul’s Lutheran School 1300 North Ballas Road Saint Louis, MO 63131

For More Information: Visit our website: www.germanschoolstl.org E-mail: info@germanschoolstl.org

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Janis Murray, President

It’s College Application Time!

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Open house Building character, confidence and success

Sunday, November 15, 2015 Program begins at 12:30 p.m.

The Benedictine monks of Saint Louis Priory School invite you to visit our beautiful campus and learn about our six-year program with accelerated curriculum. Our faith animates and enlivens every aspect of Priory, and we hope and pray that you consider becoming part of the Priory Family.

“

No matter what we do in life, we are not alone. We stand on the foundation given to us at Priory, a strong foundation that will carry us in whatever avenues we choose to pursue.

”

—CHRIS CHIVETTA ’14

OPEN HOUSE • Sunday, October 18, 1 PM G R A D E S 6 -12

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Saint Louis Priory School 500 South Mason Road | St. Louis, MO 63141 | (314) 434-3690 x101 www.priory.org

open houseSCHEDULES SAT., NOV. 14, 2015

FRI., NOV. 20, 2015

SAT., JAN. 9, 2015

Rohan Woods School | 9 A.M. TO 11 A.M.

Kirk Day School | 9 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M .

Saint Louis Zoo Preschool | 9 A.M. TO NOON

1515 Bennett Ave., 314-821-6270, rohanwoods.org

12928 Ladue Road, 314-434-4349, kirkdayschool.org RSVP jvenard@kirkdayschool.org

Lower level of The Living World at the north Zoo entrance, 314-646-4530, stlzoo.org/education/preschool

Community School |

THURS., JAN. 14, 2016

Saint Louis Zoo Preschool | 9 A.M. TO NOON Lower level of The Living World at the north Zoo entrance, 314-646-4530, stlzoo.org/education/preschool

9:15 A.M. (CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY) 900 Lay Road, 314-991-0005, communityschool.com

SUN., NOV. 15, 2015

Rossman School | 8:30 A.M. TO 11 A.M. 12660 Conway Road, 314-434-5877, admission@rossmanschool.org

Saint Louis Priory School | 12:30 P.M.

WED., DEC. 16, 2015

500 S. Mason Road, 314-434-3690 x101, admission@priory.org

Rossman School | 8:30 A.M. TO 11 A.M .

FRI., JAN. 22, 2016

12660 Conway Road, 314-434-5877, admission@rossmanschool.org

Kirk Day School | 9 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M. 12928 Ladue Road, 314-434-4349, kirkdayschool.org, RSVP jvenard@kirkdayschool.org

DISCOVER YOUR CHILD'S

Education OptionS

Where Children Blossom

Please join us for a free event where you can learn about the many secondary and high school education choices available to your child, all in one evening.

Thursday, October 8, 2015 - 6:00pm Whitfield School 175 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO 63141 School representatives will be on hand to answer your questions and provide brochures and admission materials.

To learn more and to pre-register for the event, visit us at www.independentschools.org.

Independent Schools of St. Louis (ISSL) represents 44 of the region’s most highly acclaimed, academically challenging and diverse schools.

AMI Accredited Education Children Ages 3–12

Tours by appointment 314-822-2601 The Most We Can Do For Our Children.

1280 Simm o nS Ave. KirKw oo d, m o 63122

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Open House Nov. 20 Jan. 22

Educational & Unique Items

2307 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 63131

Personalized Service

YEARS of tradition, excellence and faith.

Complimentary Gift Wrap

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At St. Joseph’s Academy, we’re dedicated to developing and inspiring strong leaders to make a profound impact in the world.

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NOV. 14th

Come visit us at Open House!

November 8th 12:00 - 4:00

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ARTS SPEAK: GINA GALATI

FEATURE: MICHAEL UTHOFF

Just Down

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Dinner ...

The Block

T

he Block in Webster Groves boasts an array of meat-centric dishes with a handful of down-home, comforting sides. It’s the perfect stop to fuel up before heading to a show at The Repertory Theatre just down the road, especially before a show like “All The Way,” about the exploits of President Lyndon B. Johnson.

As a Texan, you know he must have had a taste for a fine cut of beef and The Block’s menu items feature fresh, local ingredients and meats that are expertly butchered in-house. The restaurant also has local pours on tap, with some solid cocktail options as well.

There are sandwiches, salads and sides to choose from here, and all are hearty portions. If you don’t want to commit to an entreé, though, try tasting around

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By Matt Sorrell the apps and sides. To get the ball rolling, The Potted Pig ($8) is a must. This signature item is an unctuous pork confit served in a crock, with some grilled bread, house-made pickled vegetables and a grape-and-raisin chutney to cut through the richness. The meatballs ($13), served atop Cheddar grits, with wild mushrooms and onions and The Block’s own steak sauce, are almost a meal in and of themselves. To counterbalance all that meaty goodness, get your greens with a side of roasted broccoli ($5), or indulge in an order of baked mac & cheese ($6 small/$12 large), which is also not to be missed. This mac & cheese isn’t a riff or a reimagining of the classic, but more of an homage. It consists of pasta shells, creamy cheese and breadcrumbs. Period.

Simple and satisfying. Pro tip for this dish: Mix the

broccoli in with your mac.

A nice beverage counterpoint to this bounty is the Chandon Rosé ($12), a brut sparkling wine from the dessert section that comes in a petite 375 ml bottle, just the right size for a single serving.

If sandwiches are on your mind, the Block Burger ($11) is a no-brainer and a local favorite. But there are other sandwiches available as well, for those who want a change of pace. The brisket cheese steak ($13), with slices of tender smoked brisket, roasted peppers and sweet onions slathered in a tangy Cheddar cheese sauce between two crusty slices of bread, is a multiple-napkin event. Both come with some house fries alongside as well.

The area of Webster Groves where The Block resides has free street parking, as well as a large public lot with

& A Show

“All the Way”

THE BLOCK PHOTO BY SARAH CONARD; THEATER PHOTO BY JERRY NAUNHEIM JR.

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some garage parking below, so getting in and out is a virtually stress-free affair. Be advised that this location of The Block (there’s a second one in the Central West End) doesn’t take reservations, so plan accordingly, as the place gets hopping, especially on weekends.

Happy hour runs from 5 to 7 p.m., at the bar only, Monday through Friday, and there’s a mini second-round happy hour Monday through Thursday from 9 to 10 p.m. Don’t forget the butcher case if you want to get some prime cuts to go. You probably won’t want to take those to the theater, though.

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ollowing the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963, vice president Lyndon Baines Johnson takes the oath of office as the 36th president of the United States. With less than a year before the next presidential election in November 1964, Johnson embarks on an ambitious plan to make the most sweeping changes since the Reconstruction era.

Motivated by memories of his own impoverished childhood in south Texas, Johnson puts his skills as a master politician to work as he begs, cajoles, negotiates and bullies enemies and friends alike to pass his historic Civil Right Act in 1964.

Other visionary ideas such as a Voting Rights Act, Medicare and the implementation of his Great Society programs are formed in those first 12 months, as Johnson puts his career on the line to help the less fortunate. Johnson is accused by the likes of Sen. Richard Russell, FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, Civil Rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others who verbally spar with him of being many things, but “shy” never makes the list.

Highlights: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis begins its 49th season with a stirring, stellar presentation of the winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Play. A living, pulsating history lesson, “All the Way” should be required viewing for any high school history or civics class, as well as a mandatory lesson in the art of politics for politicians on both sides of the aisle.

Other Info: Compared to the sorry state of politics and civil discourse in 21st century America, “All the Way” is a refreshing breeze that wafts social change at the levels envisioned by the founders of our republic.

Certainly, though, some will castigate Johnson for his salty and abusive language and for his often domineering style of persuasion.

He took on the entrenched way of life that stifled the hopes and dreams of black Americans. He fought with the FBI’s mercurial director, J. Edgar Hoover, but also used Hoover’s vast base of information to help his own causes. He welcomed the spirit of Dr. King but warned him that the Civil Rights Act had no chance of getting through Congress without sacrificing the Voting Rights Act first.

All of this political maneuvering is brought to the fore in Robert Schenkkan’s fascinating script, which uses characterizations of real people to tell a fictionalized version of real events. Dramatic license is used freely, but such manipulation elevates rather than dilutes the impact of Johnson’s formidable accomplishments on the domestic front.

The Rep’s artistic director Steven Woolf is at his best guiding a cumbersome cast of 19 performers through this intricate and riveting tale, maintaining a taut pace for nearly three hours, including intermission.

The cast is a tight-knit and polished ensemble, indeed,

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led by Brian Dykstra as LBJ. Dykstra looks very little like the tall, imposing and rather plain president, and he seems to disavow the Texas drawl favored by LBJ, which dialect coach Nancy Bell surely must have noted.

He does, however, masterfully convey Johnson’s fierce devotion to his ideals and his zest for the political life.

The wonderful supporting cast is highlighted by Gary Wayne Barker, who excels in a deliciously villainous role as the nasty Virginia Congressman “Judge” Smith as well as Illinois’ erudite Sen. Everett Dirksen. Michael James Reed is stylish and subtle as Johnson’s stalwart, righthand man, Walter Jenkins.

Avery Glymph excels depicting the intelligence and social leadership of Dr. King, who is seen in frequent heated debates with black militants Stokely Carmichael (Richard Prioleau) and Bob Moses (J. Cameron Barnett) as well as the more moderate Roy Wilkins (J. Samuel Davis) and Rev. Ralph Abernathy (Ron Himes).

Myxolydia Tyler is splendid both as Coretta Scott King and voting rights advocate Fannie Lou Hamer.

Stephen D’Ambrose shows the contemptible shallowness of Sen. Strom Thurmond and Jon Shaver delights as the venal, scenery-chewing Alabama Gov. George Wallace. John Leonard Thompson plays the machinating Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, while Robert Vincent Smith is decidedly slithering and manipulative as Hoover.

Bernadette Quigley plays Lady Bird Johnson, Elizabeth Meadows Rouse is Muriel Humphrey and Kurt Zischke is splendid as Minnesota Sen. Hubert Humphrey. Anderson Matthews deliciously dissects the role of Richard “Uncle Dick” Russell, Johnson’s mentor who feels betrayed by LBJ’s quest for civil rights. Local actors Jerry Vogel and Alan Knoll shine in several smaller roles. ‌Company: The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Venue: Browning Mainstage, Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Edgar Road Dates: Through Oct. 4 Tickets: $21-$79.50; contact 314-968-4925 or repstl.org Rating: A 5 on a scale of 1-to-5.

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‌Until age 11, Gina Galati lived with her family in an apartment atop Dominic’s, her parents’ elegant Italian restaurant on The Hill in St. Louis. She attended St. Ambrose Catholic Elementary School, took dancing lessons, and at age 5 began singing and dancing at The Muny. Today, Gina Galati is a renowned Italian-American soprano whose voice has been described as passionate and vocally impressive. The stunning blue-eyed brunette has a home on The Hill and is general director of Winter Opera St. Louis, now in its ninth season. We met with Galati and asked her about the world of opera and how she formed her own company.

Did you always have the desire to be an opera singer?

I pictured opera singers as ladies with horns, so I never had a plan to become an opera singer. I always thought I’d go into the restaurant business. I helped my parents (Jackie and Giovanni Dominic Galati) at their restaurant for many years. My sister, Maria, and I had the opportunity to travel with our family to restaurant conventions. So, it seemed natural that I would join the family business.

Your powerful voice and dramatic range have won you critical acclaim and a growing repertoire of leading roles. Were you formally trained in singing?

I didn’t receive formal voice training until my third year of college. I played tennis at St. Joseph’s Academy and had a tennis scholarship to Saint Louis University business school, but injured my shoulder my first year.

I also failed economics, so my mom suggested I major in music. I transferred to Washington University (in St. Louis); the music department there changed the course of my life.

I graduated cum laude from Washington University in 1996 with a B.S. in music and vocal performance.

After graduation, I went to Italy and worked with the famous tenor Carlo Bergonzi, a close friend of Pavarotti. While there, I performed all over Northern Italy. I returned home, and went to graduate school at the University of Kansas studying under the amazing John Stephens, who directs some of our operas at Winter Opera. Next, I traveled, sang and did auditions.

While performing “Rigoletto” in Philadelphia, I thought it would be wonderful to bring this particular opera to The Hill and put it on in an Italian church. I was right and it was a sell-out. What I didn’t know at the time was how to take tickets, pay singers or run a nonprofit. I had to learn it all. I then formed New Opera St. Louis in 2007 (changed five years ago to

WINTER OPERA ST. LOUIS SCHEDULE “Yeomen of the Guard”—Gilbert and Sullivan Fri., Oct. 30 at 8 p.m.

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Winter Opera).

Do you perform in Winter Opera productions?

We put on three to four traditional operas each year at Chaminade College Preparatory School’s Skip Viragh Center for the Arts, performing them in the original language they were written. Our attendance has reached 450 to 500 per show and about 1,000 per production, and is growing. Our first production this

“It takes perseverance, the skin of an elephant and the soul of a butterfly. It is a long haul with reflection and many ups and downs.” year is “Yeomen of the Guard” on Oct. 30. I sing in one production each year.

My most challenging operatic role has been “Lucia di Lammermoor.” It was tricky and challenging with vocal fireworks. I also give voice lessons to kids and sing in operas throughout the U.S. The last few years, I have sung in Miami and South America.

What attributes are necessary to become an opera singer?

It takes perseverance, the skin of an elephant and the soul of a butterfly. It is a long haul with reflection and many ups and downs. You must find good balance and know life will continue if you don’t get a good role. If you want to pursue a career in music, don’t give yourself a deadline. Do the best you can and keep going.

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The Wine Life What I am drinking now…

By Stanley Browne

‌2010 Maysara, “Jamsheed” pinot noir, Momtazi Vineyard McMinnville, Willamette Valley, Oregon 100 percent Pinot Noir Aged: 11 months, 10 percent New French Oak Winemaker: Tahmiene Momtazi Production: 5,200 Cases Approximate Retail Price: $28 TASTING NOTES: Color: Light red ruby Aroma: Bright fruits, raspberries, wild red cherries and spice notes Taste: Delicate mouth feel, red fruits, cinnamon spice, mineral notes with soft tannins, nice acidity and a lingering finish.

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he name “Jamsheed” refers to an ancient Persian King who was able to peer through his chalice to glimpse his kingdom.

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and Flora set up the winery in 2001, and work together with their three daughters: Tahmiene, the winemaker; Naseem in sales and marketing; and Hanna, the events manager in charge of hospitality. They bought 532 acres of an abandoned wheat farm in 1997, which had to be reclaimed.

More than 250 acres are now in cultivation.

The Momtazis never use chemicals and practice biodynamic farming and winemaking. Momtazi Vineyard is selfsufficient, making its own compost, and the winemakers inoculate the vines with herbs and flowers in order to maintain the vitality and healthy immune system of the vines. They use the native yeast found on the grape skins to naturally initiate primary fermentation. They do not adjust acidity or add sugar, keeping the wine natural as possible. Having visited the winery several years ago, I got the full tour of the vineyards, farming practices and winemaking. At the time, they were in the

process of building a huge barn made, of course, from the land (e.g., 50-foot support posts from the trees, and stones from the grounds for walls). It came out beautifully and now serves as the tasting room and event space.

Pinot Noir is a finicky grape – both in the vineyard, where it is susceptible to many hazards, and during the winemaking process, where it must be closely monitored.

Oregon is the same latitude as Burgundy, France, and the cool climate creates wines higher in acidity, which helps a wine age and become more balanced.

Food Pairings: Pinot noir is a great food wine and pairs with grilled chicken, pork, roast beef, duck, mushrooms and mild and aged cheeses. It provides a fantastic complement to grilled salmon.

Certified Sommelier Stanley Browne is the owner of Robust Wine Bar in Webster Groves and Downtown at the MX.

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I‌ t’s Oscar season. If the movie you paid to see isn’t indication enough, the previews look like trailer clips for the award nominations themselves. Actors gain weight, shave their heads, use prosthetics, master an accent, all in an effort to nail that one brilliant role. “Black Mass” is Johnny Depp’s attempt to step into the shoes of one of the country’s most infamous mobsters. While his performance is mesmerizing, the film falls short.

Depp plays Jimmy “Whitey” Bulger, a Boston “Southie” who runs the local criminal element in the ’70s and ’80s. Bulger starts off as a nickel-and-dime mobster, a big fish in a small pond, and with the Italian mafia moving in, even his small empire is endangered. That’s when a childhood friend from the neighborhood, John Connolly (Joel Edgerton) enters. John is an FBI agent and wants Jimmy to be his confidential informant. Jimmy is no snitch, but sees a unique opportunity with John’s offer: He can inform on his enemies, get information from Connolly and avoid prosecution himself; it’s a mob kingpin trifecta.

The movie unfortunately misses the mark. It’s a shame too – the cast is absolutely unbelievable, delivering Oscar-worthy performances. It’s easy to say that the film is bound to be anticlimactic because it’s a true story, but that’s not the problem here. The truly gripping aspect of the story is this bizarre tango between Bulger and Connolly. The relationship shifts from informant-agent, to mobster-dirty cop, to victim-protector, and around and around. The film, however, fails to completely capture this fascinating relationship, focusing instead on Bulger’s fairly unremarkable rise and fall. It’s a good movie, definitely worth the price of admission, but it could have been great. It’s a 7.

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Life in Numbers ‌In cinema, the weighty topic of genius and emotional dysfunction is a popular one. Films like “A Beautiful Mind” and “The Imitation Game” brilliantly capture the personal struggles that can accompany exceptional intelligence. (This is in no way a commentary on Alan Turing’s sexual orientation, but rather his general struggle with social interaction.) The topic also captures the attention of the Academy. Perhaps, “A Brilliant Young Mind” will be the next film in a provocative genre to catch Oscar’s eye.

The dramatic comedy stars Asa Butterfield (“Hugo,” “Ender’s Game”) as Nathan, a math prodigy struggling to relate to other people, especially his own mother Julie (Sally Hawkins). When an unconventional teacher Martin (Rafe Spall) accurately assesses Nathan’s abilities, the two form an unlikely friendship.

Martin nurtures Nathan’s abilities, encouraging him to travel to Taiwan for a math competition. Once there, in unfamiliar surroundings, his emotional boundaries are pressed again when he meets his opponent, a beautiful young math student, Zhang Mei (Jo Yang).

The film promises to be a heartwarming and engaging examination of young love through the eyes of a young man who sees the world in numbers; but when it comes to love, cannot grasp the simple math.

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Around Town

By Robyn Dexter

Sat., Oct. 3 through Sun., Jan. 3 COFFEE: THE WORLD IN YOUR CUP AND ST. LOUIS IN YOUR CUP

St. Louis’ place on the world coffee stage is a story that few people know about. It is being told in the newest exhibit at the Missouri History Museum – “Coffee: The World in Your Cup and St. Louis in Your Cup.” 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. 314-746-4599 or mohistory.org.

Through Sun., Oct. 4 “THE FULL MONTY”

Fri., Oct. 2 & Sat., Oct. 3 PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY

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Dance St. Louis opens its 50th anniversary by presenting the world-renowned dynamic dance of the Paul Taylor Dance Company at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m. $30 to $50. 314-516-4949 or touhill.org.

STAGES St. Louis closes its season with this comedic musical at Robert G. Reim Theatre. Various times. $44 to $60. 314-821-2407 or stagesstlouis.org.

“ALL THE WAY”

‌Fri., Sept. 25 ST. LOUIS FOLK & ROOTS FESTIVAL

The Tillers, Blind Boy Paxton and Anna & Elizabeth kick off the fourth annual St. Louis Folk & Roots Festival at The Sheldon Ballroom. 8 p.m. $20 to $60.

314-534-111 or thesheldon.org.

Sat., Sept. 26 FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL

Downtown Kirkwood’s Fall Harvest Festival

includes Dog Days Celebrations and Parade, Apple Festival, farmers market, live music and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 314-822-0084 or downtownkirkwood.com

Fri., Oct. 2

Sun., Sept. 27

Gitana Productions’ “Black and Blue” by Lee Patton Chiles is based on a compilation of interviews and members of the African-American community at the Missouri History Museum. 8 p.m. $15, $12 for Missouri History Museum members. 314-721-6556 or gitana-inc.org.

ART IN THE PARK

Peruse creative artwork, listen to live music and feast on local fare at Francis Park in St. Louis Hills. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. 314-752-3185 or artintheparkstl.com.

GITANA PRODUCTIONS’ “BLACK AND BLUE”

The Repertory Theatre presents the powerful story of “accidental president” Lyndon B. Johnson at the Loretto-Hilton Center. Various times. $21 to $80.

314-968-4925 or repstl.org.

Through Mon., Oct. 5 GARTH LENZ

See “The True Cost of Oil” an exhibition of Garth Lenz’s natural and industrial photographs, on view at the Bonsack Gallery in John Burroughs School.

Free. finearts.jburroughs.org.

Stage Spotlight Fri., Sept. 25 to Sun., Oct. 4 “VENUS IN FUR” West End Players Guild will open its

105th season with David Ives’ “Venus in Fur” at Union Avenue Christian Church. Various times. $20 to $25.

314-667-5686 or westendplayers.org.

Wed., Sept. 30 & Thurs., Oct. 1 THE 442S Two members of the St. Louis Symphony and

two jazz musicians from the Erin Bode Group join forces for a special performance at Jazz at the Bistro.

7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $10 to $15. 314-571-6000 or jazzstl.org.

Sat., Oct. 17 KATHLEEN MADIGAN

See St. Louis’ favorite funny woman perform at the Peabody Opera House. 8 p.m. $35.

800-745-3000 or peabodyoperahouse.com.

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By Denise Kruse Michael Uthoff photo

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ance St. Louis executive director and experienced a meteoric rise to

early success with comments like “I was lucky” or, “I wass in the right place at the right time,” but his journey too his w talent, current post at Dance St. Louis is the culmination of raw tal , a bit of luck. ff, son of internationally lauded dancers and founders of the Chileean National ead Jo home where dance was an everyday occurrence (and) I didn’t care at all for it,” he says.

Although he didn’t care for dance, spending his formative years recalls dancers visiting his childhood home in Santiago to work on Stravinsky’s “Petrushka” on the weekends. Furniture would clear from the next room, watching his parents work with the dancers, as the gen spilled out into the street. “You go by the house, and there would be this guy, selling watermelons, humming Stravinsky,” he recalls. who my parents were.”

Growing up, Uthoff says his perspective was that of an outsider looking into the dance world. At age 17, he struck up a relationship with a young woman from his father’s company, and he was able to see the dance scene from the inside. “I decided I really liked this,” he says. “I like theater, I’m physically inclined, I like music and I thought, ‘let me give this a try.’ ” By age 18, Uthoff was on a plane to New York City to study at the American School of Ballet. His arrival was serendipitous in many ways. He describes a changing of the guard in the early 1960s in the New York City dance world. “The older generation that led us to that point was stepping down,” Uthoff says. “There was a desire for new blood. We brash, young people came in with very little training.”

Prior to arriving in New York, Uthoff had never heard of Juilliard. The home where he resided in the city happened to be right across the street, and one day, he opened his door, walked

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DANCe ST. LoUIS 2015 To 2016 SeASoN

Sidebar: Dance St. Louis 2015 to 2016 Season All events listed below will be hosted at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit touhill.org.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Oct. 2 to 3

All events listed below will be hosted at the TouhillBurana” Performing Arts Center.

“Carmina

Starring Nashville Ballet For more information, visit touhill.org.

With UMSL Orchestra, Singers, Bach Society of St. Louis and St. Louis Children’s Choirs Nov. 6 to 8 Momix in “Alchemia” Paul Taylor Dance Company Oct. 2 to 3 Jan. 29 to 30, 2016 “New Dance Horizons IV” A celebration inspired by St. Louis’ legendary black artists Feb. 26 to 27, 2016 Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater April 15 to 16, 2016

“Carmina Burana” Ninth Annual Emerson Spring to Dance Festival 2016 Starring Nashville Ballet May 27 to 29, 2016 With UMSL Orchestra, Singers, Bach Society of St. Louis and St. Louis Children’s Choirs Nov. 6 to 8 Carmina Burana photo by Marianne Leach

Momix in “Alchemia” Jan. 29 to 30, 2016

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across the street, met Juilliard’s longstanding director of dance, Martha Hill, and introduced himself. “I thought, ‘why am I running all over town, when I can roll out of bed and go to this incredible center of dance?” he says.

Impressed with Juilliard’s roster of dance instructors (which at the time included names like Antony Tudor and José Limón), the quality of education, paired with the obvious geographic convenience, sealed the deal, and thus began Uthoff’s education at Juilliard.

He was part of the company that opened the New York State Theater in 1964. There was much demand for strong male leads at the time, and he was offered very important roles. Before he was 20, he was dancing two leads, and was able to be seen by many people in a very short time. Uthoff’s aptitude allowed him to transition easily among the responsibilities of performer, choreographer and director, which shaped the next few years of his career as he gained entry into the José Limón Company, danced principal with the Joffrey Ballet and then joined a small touring company that performed all over the world.

After the birth of his daughter, Michelle, Uthoff began to look for a more stable work and a place to permanently lay roots.

In the early 1970s, he called the Hartford Ballet in Hartford, Connecticut, and stumbled upon what he describes as “another stroke of luck.” The company had recently parted ways with their director, and they were trying to start a ballet company. For the next 20 years, under Uthoff’s leadership, the Hartford Ballet went from a fledgling school to the model for the quintessential small ballet company outside of a major metropolitan area. After two decades with Hartford he left to lead Ballet Arizona and later worked with dancers at a large opera company in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Since coming to Dance St. Louis 10 years ago, Uthoff has been instrumental in bridging the gap between the classic art of dance and the more mainstream perceptions of dance that have been shaped by shows such as “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” The organization partners with inner-city schools to give young people exposure to the true art of dance and hosts training workshops with top companies such as the Alvin Ailey Company and the Paul Taylor Dance Company.

The 2015 to 2016 season marks Dance St. Louis’ 50th season, and its Spring to Dance festival captures the balance that Uthoff has struck in his time with the organization. The festival carries the pace of popular mainstream dance while upholding the quality and authenticity of classic dance that remains at the heart of Dance St. Louis and its work. It’s an ongoing challenge to strike such a careful balance, but it’s one that Uthoff is well equipped to tackle.

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8 Lisa Drive | Olivette | $850,000 Spacious home across from MiCDS and in the ladue school district. Finished lower level with workout room, wine cellar, outdoor living area, plus resort-style pool with swim jets. 4BR/4.5BA.

UPDATES INCLUDE: Forty-year Architectural roof, newly screened back porches with Trex flooring, freshly painted exterior and interior (including closets), newly tuckpointed chimneys, and new electric furnace.

Perfect primary residence, summer/weekend home, Bed and Breakfast or hunting/duck club. Duck lake acreage nearby.

Elizabeth Aston

314.807.9778 elizabetha@gladysmanion.com

Sally Goldkamp

314.479.9396 sallyg@gladysmanion.com

Second 2 bedroom, 1 bath home at entrance with caretaker or renter potential.

Reduced to $499,500!

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Visitation Academy

GREAT GATSBY FUNDRAISER

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uests, including parents of Visitation Academy students, gathered at the home of Drs. Tom and Nickole Forget for the Visitation Academy Safari Lower School Fundraiser, the Great Gatsby. Guests came in 1920s attire and were greeted by a 1928 Ford Model A Roadster before entering the Forgets’ backyard and enjoying period music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres around the pool. Guests used chips to gamble the night away, all to benefit the lower school at Visitation Academy. In addition to the Forgets, event hosts were Seamus and Dr. Lissa Concagh, Darryl and Gail Piasecki, and Drs. Chris and Elyra Espana.

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DR. TOM FORGET

Darryl Piasecki, Chris Espagna, Seamus Concagh

Jeff and Tanja Brinker, Kathy and Anthony Favazza

Elayna Espana, Laura Cunningham

Andrew and Julie Selkirk

Sarah Gasper, Susan Petri

Sharon and Ken Howard

Rachel Rhodes, Frank Groves

Thao and Sam Marquez

Dean Pollnow, Josh Kramer

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Legal Services of Eastern Missouri

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ocal leaders from a wide cross-section of legal, academic and nonprofit organizations were honored at the 2015 For the Common Good Awards, hosted by Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM). Held at the Randall Gallery, the event honored those who exemplify support of LSEM’s mission of providing high-quality legal assistance and equal access to justice for low-income people and the elderly in Eastern Missouri.

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Our eighth annual Common Goods Award event was a special night, and all the men and women we honored have been tremendously supportive of Legal Services of Eastern Missouri and have shown a passion and commitment to helping the underserved in our community. They are truly deserving of recognition for the work they do on behalf of our clients.

DAN GLAZIER, LSEM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (SHOWN WITH HONOREE BONITA CORNUTE)

Tedi Macias, James Guest, Jorge Riopedre

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Nathan Emmons, Gerry Greiman, Seiko Shastri, Bob Fox

Heather and Todd Schowlter

St. Vincent Home for Children

KOOKIN’ FOR KIDS

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ne of St. Louis’ most popular culinary events, Kookin’ for Kids, was held recently at the Chase Park Plaza. More than 25 local restaurants served up their finest fare, with dishes served by well-known St. Louis celebrities. Part of the evening’s fun is the cocktail competition, which featured four of the region’s best mixologists. All proceeds from the evening went to St. Vincent Home for Children, which supports local kids and guides them through their challenges. Celebrity servers included St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay, St. Louis Public Radio host Don Marsh, FOX 2’s Dan Gray, and University of Missouri chancellor R. Bowen Loftin, among many others. Special guests Lou and Jackie Brock sold raffle tickets for an amazing Spring Training vacation package throughout the event.

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As a father (of five) I am deeply concerned with the plight of children less fortunate than my own. I am grateful for St. Vincent’s work in our city on behalf of needy children, and honored to be a part of Kookin’ for Kids each year.

JOHN PERKINS, OWNER OF JUNIPER

Mayor Francis Slay, Jeanne Sinquefield, Lou and Jackie Brock, Laura Slay

Rachel Keller, Rex Sinquefield, Donna Wilkinson

Ken and Debbie Castiglioni

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Little Bit Foundation

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s the biggest Young Professionals event of the year for the Little Bit Foundation, the Big Fun event held at Trops Liqueurs in Soulard helped the foundation make quite an impact on the well-being, education and opportunities available to impoverished children. The foundation provides a range of services – from hats and coats to school supplies, eye exams, book fairs and shoes – that help students enter their classrooms with confidence, ready to learn and grow.

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The evening attracted 165 guests, our highest attendance yet, and netted $17,000. I’m excited to see the growing interest among our area’s young professionals in Little Bit’s mission of breaking down barriers to learning for underprivileged children.

MARGARET MOORE, EVENT CHAIR (SHOWN WITH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS BOARD PRESIDENT KRISTOPHER STEFFEN)

Rosemary Hanley, Mike England, Terry Travis

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Amy Moser, Alex Goodfellow

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Mathews-Dickey Boys & Girls Club

SAY AMEN GALA

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athews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club generated Blues for Thought at its 26th annual Clifton Davis Say Amen Gala, at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. The black-tie optional gala featured the presentation of awards to youth, adult volunteers and community leaders, including Bob Ciapciak, Khalia Collier, Rev. Starsky Wilson, Jaylen Bledsoe, Andre Edison, Jocelyn Davis, Quentin Phillips and Sydney Green. The keynote address was by former Pulaski Bank Chairman and CEO Bill Donius.

Gov. Jay Nixon was on-hand to welcome guests.

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We’re very grateful to Gov. Jay Nixon for joining us to announce $250,000 in tax credits to generate support for our Bob Russell Park in North County. Mathews-Dickey believes that academics and athletics can and should co-exist, and those honored today are fine examples by promoting education, entrepreneurship and sportsmanship.

DEBRA DENHAM, INTERIM PRESIDENT & CEO (SHOWN WITH ANNETTE SLACK AND MATHEWS-DICKEY PRESIDENT EMERITUS MARTIN MATHEWS)

Gov. Jay and Georgianne Nixon

Missy and Richard Mark

Candace and Rev. Earl Nance Jr.

River and Bill Fronczak, vice president

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Jewish Light Publisher’s Society

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ight up the Night was a festive evening for the Jewish Light Publisher’s Society and friends with Mediterranean food, wine and beverages from award-winning chef Ben Poremba at Olio and Elaia in Botanical Heights. The St. Louis Jewish Light Publisher’s Society recognizes major supporters whose generosity enable Jewish Light to fulfill its mission of informing, inspiring and connecting the entire St. Louis Jewish community. Cochairs for the evening were Caroline Goldenberg and Peggy Kaplan.

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We were thrilled by what a fun evening everyone had. Ben showcased his Israeli and Mediterranean dishes for guests to sample and spoke to us about his life and career journey from Israel to St. Louis.

PEGGY KAPLAN (SHOWN WITH CO-CHAIR CAROLINE GOLDENBERG)

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Upcoming

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Sat., Sept. 26 and 27

PEDAL THE CAUSE at Chesterfield Amphitheater to benefit cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center and St. Louis Children’s Hospital (pedalthecause.org)

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‌ ateway to Hope’s sixth annual KALEIDOHOPE GALA to benefit G underinsured and uninsured breast cancer patients at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel (kaleidohopestl.org)

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis’ 15th anniversary GALA at Lumen (sfstl.com) Missouri Ballet Theatre’s RED SHOES GALA at the Trigg Banquet Center in O’Fallon (missouriballettheatre.org)

Sat., Sept. 26

Fifth annual HOPE 5K in Kirkwood to benefit the Haiti Orphan Project (hope5k.org)

Sun., Sept. 27

Ninth annual St. Louis VISIONWALK to fight blindness at Tower Grove Park (fightblindness.org/StLouisVisionWalk) Second annual ZERO prostate cancer RUN/WALK to raise awareness and funds to fight prostate cancer at Creve Coeur Park (zerocancer.org)

Sat., Oct. 3

Mon., Sept. 28

Pony Bird Inc.’s 19th annual GOLF TOURNAMENT at Pevely Farms Golf Club in Eureka (ponybird.org)

Tues., Sept. 29

Buddy Fund’s annual GOLF CLASSIC at Whitmoor Country Club (buddyfund.org)

BreakDown STL’s FALL PARTNER ROUNDUP dinner auction in Wildwood (eventbrite.com)

Immigrant & Refugee Women’s Program’s second annual GOLF TOURNAMENT at The Links at Dardenne in O’Fallon (irwp.net)

Be The Match’s WALK+RUN at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park to fund marrow transplant research for patients with blood diseases (bethematchwalkrun.org) Cotinga Foundation’s TRIVIA NIGHT AND AUCTION at Ballwin Golf Club (cotingafoundation.org)

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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.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Airplane Partner Wanted Midwest Based (St. Louis) Less Expensive than time share FALCON 20F/Seats 9 Recent Paint & Interior Upgrades/ Impeccable Maintenance Only two owners since new/ Professionally Flown Mills & Partners (314) 727-1701 Independent Appraisals Jewelry, Art & Antiques. Estate Liquidation, Trusts, Insurance, Donations.

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COMPUTER SERVICES

Service at your home: Transfer data to new PCs Fix problems with current PCs Day, evening, weekends available

OFF New Customer Call Mike at 636-675-7641 www.STLpcguy.com

CHAMBERMAIDS, LLC 314-724-1522 Excellent Cleaning at Affordable Rates • Licensed • Insured • Bonded Satisfaction Guaranteed!! www.chambermaidsllc.net

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ESTATE SALES M.J.'s Estate Sales in Frontenac Sept. 26 & 27, 2015 9:00 am until 4:00 pm

8 Cricklewood Drive off the south side of Clayton Rd between Geyer & Bopp Roads.

Included in the sale are a framed oil painting by Lazslo Neogrady, original Barber Shop Pole, pair of French style armchairs, king size bedroom furniture, dining room furniture, Woodard wrought iron furniture, quilts, costume jewelry, antique roll top desk, Lionel trains, golf items, game table & chairs, sword fish mount, duck mount & much more.

Please visit our website www.mjsconsignments.com for more information and details.

HANCOCK ESTATE SALES Specializing in Estate, Moving, & Tag Sales + Auctions. We also offer buyouts and cleaning/removal services for loss of love ones, downsizing, relocating, foreclosure, senior transitioning & divorce.

FOR SALE Attention Earth Science Teachers or Rock Collectors Reducing my Rock Collection (Quartz Crystals, Agates etc.)

Will be free to serious collectors.

Call me at 314-644-2067.

FOR THE HOME F-R-E-E in Home Estimates CARPET DIRECT BUY LIKE A DEALER Contact Greg Pell 314-920-3302

GUTTERS New Installation, Cleaning & Repair Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning Professional, Reliable & Insured Q No Mess Left Behind Q FREE Estimates

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EDUCATION GUITAR/PIANO LESSONS IN YOUR HOME! Experience Teacher & Musician .

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We Purchase Estates Furniture/Decor Buyout Estate Sales • Downsizing Confidential Appraisals

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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.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES KIRKWOOD HANDYMAN, Member BBB Insured. Carpentry, Plumbing, Elect., Gutter Cleaning, Drywall and Painting.

Call Greg Filley 314-966-3711 No job is too small!

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

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SEMI-RETIRED RN Quality Care For Less!

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Experience with Cancer, Stroke, Dementia, Hospice & Parkinson.

Companionship, Shopping & Doctors visits. Janice 314-651-1345 Superb Caregivers offers quality home healthcare services to the aged and disabled community. If you are looking for help with daily living activities in your home, please contact our office at 314-533-1558

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HOME IMPROVEMENT KEN SINGLETON TUCKPOINTING ï Brickwork ï Stonework ï Plaster ï Drywall ï Painting ï Carpentry ï Siding ï Gutters ï Roofing ï Chimney Leaks; stopped guaranteed.

Hard Work Yard Work HOLIDAY LIGHTING FALL CLEANUP Brush Clearing • Bed Preparation Tilling • Mulching Planting • Tree/Shrub Fertilization, Trimming And Removal Lawn Fertilization, Sodding Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing Stone Walls, Patios, And Borders Drainage Solutions 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

Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Power Washing.

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Room Additions, Decks, Bathrooms, Kitchens and so much more. Interior & Exterior.

Free Estimates! Fully Insured.

Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630 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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MIZZOU CREW LANDSCAPING Lowest Prices In Town Mulching & Shrub Trimming $$$ SPECIAL $$$ Call or Text Jeff 314-520-5222 FASTandFREE.us/trim.html See this link for $50 OFF

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INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting • Power Washing Wallpapering • Plastering

40 Years Experience Fully Insured • References J. KEVIN O'BRIEN, PRESIDENT

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JC PAINTS Interior & Exterior Painting Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate Today! 314-703-2794

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17 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

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PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTOGRAPHY RESTORATION ENHANCEMENT Personalized & Affordable Service Family Photos, Website, Social Media

Please call for Aeration, Leaf Removal & Snow Services Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial

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PET SERVICES

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314-770-1500 CAULKING Pool Decks • Patios • Driveways Power Washing Masonry • Concrete 35 Years Experience • Insured Charles Edelen Caulking Co., Inc. 314-892-5484 óóóóóóóóóó For Concrete Repairs Call Scott's Custom Concrete 314-296-7801

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Open Sunday 1-4 2305 McKelvey, Maryland Heights Office space - 2 units avail. for commercial use. Approx. 740sq.ft.; $750/mo & 1,450sq.ft.; $1,500/mo.

636-234-5148, 573-775-2308

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

Linn Co., MO - 520 +/- acres.

Approximately 425 acres tillable.

Machine shed with living quarters.

Nice investment farm. $3,750/acre.

COMMERCIAL R.E. AUCTION Wed., Sept 30 at 2PM 5068 Chippewa St., STL, MO Viewing Sept 22, 12-1PM This turn key business consists of a operating vehicle repair shop & car wash on a well established corner location with a lighted intersection. Check it out at www.adamsauctions.com ADAM'S AUCTIONS 618-234-8751

Lewis Co., MO - 146 +/- acres.

Approx. 95ac tillable...becomes deer & turkey feeding grounds.

Surrounded by timber. $3,200/acre Mercer Co., MO - 196 +/- acres.

Great area for hunting large bucks from Iowa w/property adjoining Iowa/MO border. Approx. 100ac tillable, balance hay & timbered draws. Adjoins River. $900,000.

Great Midwest Land & More, LLC John W. Bates, Broker 641-895-1613 (cell) greatmidwestland.com

GREAT OPPORTUNITY to buy prime lot in beautiful Breckenridge, CO. This .55-acre level home site boasts breathtaking views of Baldy Mountain & is situated just minutes from world-class skiing & snowboarding.

Wooded & pristine, it's location in a minimally developed area guarantees privacy & quiet, & yet features convenient & immediate walking access to hiking & biking tails. $220,000. For more info., contact Andrew Clapp Breckenridge Associates Real Estate, 970-485-1602 Andy@BreckenridgeAssociates.com

or Mark at 314-997-6272.

BEAUTIFUL HOME Available at Public Auction Wed., Sept 30 at 12PM 316 Conway Gardens Court, CREVE COEUR, MO Viewing: Sept 27, 12-2PM Stunning brick ranch home has 4br, 4ba w/ a full fin. bsmt situated on a little over 1/2ac lot. Open floor plan, lg master suite w/sitting area.

Concrete half circle drive takes you to the rear entry 3-car attached garage. THIS IS A MUST SEE!! www.adamsauctions.com ADAM'S AUCTIONS 618-234-8751

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Insurance Specialist Free Inspections Tuckpointing, Siding, Gutters, Windows, Decks, Kitchens and Baths. We also do repairs.

TREES

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

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10 Consecutive Service Award Winner '05-'14. Solid Tuckpointing & Spotpointing with Color Match.

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Contact us now for upcoming Spring Training seasonal rentals, 2nd homes, investment & relocation properties near Rodger Dean Stadium & throughout So. Florida.

Island Bridge Realty 561-222-3660 Your Palm Beach County Fl Specialists!

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

Winner of 2013 BBB Torch Award.

REGENTS PARK LONDON Modern 2 Bedroom Apartment.

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WINDOWS M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimate, Angie's List, Insured, Dependable, Over 30 Years Experience & Ref's.

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

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

Waterproofing. Insured.

40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates.

314-910-3132 636-797-2947

SERVICES SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves.

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

Packing Available.

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PIANO SERVICES MCGREEVY PIANO Fall into Tune Bill McGreevy, Piano Technician Guild Associate Member 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

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

636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

Trees Trimmed & Removed

GILLS Helping Hand Service, LLL Clean outs, bsmts, attics, garages, etc. Let us help you down size.

Hauled away for small fee. Some items donated to local charities.

636-649-9812 BBB

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