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A big congrats to John Antognoli and Debb Keniley, the first-ever winners of the newly-established Bridge Builder Award, which will be an annual sportsmanship award. To celebrate the honor, all players were given a free game of duplicate bridge.

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Lawn games, a picnic and cool fall weather... what more could you ask for? Society members gathered for a Posh Picnic and enjoyed one of the first evenings of fall in beautiful Forest Park.

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IN THE KNOW COVER STORY – St. Joseph’s Academy SAVE THE DATE TALK OF THE TOWNS THE INSIDER

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STANDOUT SCHOOLS COVER STORY – Rohan Woods School HEARD IN THE HALLS SPECIAL FEATURE – Fun Fall Flavors PARENT TRAP – Divorced Parents, Divorced Kids

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Delmar Gardens of Chesterfield resident Lawrence J. Volk was named Citizen of the Year for 2016 by the South County Chamber of Commerce. Volk earned the award for his contributions to the community.

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» FOUNDED IN 1840 BY THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF CARONDELET, ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY IS AN ALL-GIRLS’ CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN FRONTENAC. JENNIFER SUDEKUM IS PRINCIPAL, AND DR. REGINA MOONEY IS PRESIDENT. PICTURED ON THE COVER: STUDENTS RELAX AND CONNECT IN THE SCHOOL’S NEW CAMPUS MINISTRY ROOM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.394.4300 OR VISIT SJA1840.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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British historian, author and TV documentarian Dan Jones appeared at Left Bank Books to speak and sign copies of his new book, The Templars: The Rise and Spectacular Fall of God’s Holy Warriors. Jones was on a multi-city U.S. tour to promote the book.

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HIGH SCHOOL IS A TIME FOR LEARNING, BUT IT’S ALSO AN IMPORTANT PERIOD OF

personal growth. At St. Joseph’s Academy, a Catholic girls’ high school in Frontenac, that includes spiritual development as well. A newly dedicated Campus Ministry Room provides a place for the school community to meet, connect, study and grow in faith, and students are embracing it.

St. Joseph’s already had a thriving campus ministry program, but its former space was an old classroom that didn’t truly meet students’ needs, says campus ministry director Anna Hotop. The new room has been built for group discussions and informal study gatherings, and allows students to connect online with peers at sister schools. Hotop says it is located at the heart of campus for a reason—to reflect the ministry’s central place in the academic lives of students and faculty.

Videoconferencing technology lets students communicate with other Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet schools in places like Kansas City, Japan and France. Desks and comfortable furniture give them a place to study, relax during free periods and research service project ideas. Books and resource materials are available to those working on assignments, and students and faculty can use the room for chapel, meditation and prayer. Background music keeps the atmosphere light, and a life-size cutout of a smiling Pope Francis watches over the room, reminding students of the school’s Catholic traditions and values.

There’s even a new adjoining space where staff and faculty can meet without disrupting students in the ministry room, Hotop says. “Before, we had to send students elsewhere when we were having planning meetings,” she notes. “Now, the campus ministry space is always open to everyone.”

Senior Ellie Burnham, president of the student campus ministry team, says the new room represents diversity and inclusion because it is open to students of all ages and faiths. “It’s a place where we build community,” she notes. “When I was a freshman, the ministry program gave me the chance to grow in spirit, courage and confidence. I feel that even more in our new space. It has allowed me to create lasting relationships with girls from every class at school. It’s my favorite place on campus.”

The project was funded by the school’s annual auction and a donation from a parent who is an alumna, according to Hotop. Students were asked for their input, but they didn’t know what the room would look like until the unveiling. “They were very emotional about it at the grand opening,” she says. “There were lots of ear-to-ear smiles, even tears of joy.”

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THE GHOSTS AND GOBLINS, SPIDER WEBS AND JACK-O-LANTERNS HAVE BEEN IN THEIR PLACES FOR A WHILE. Next week, their night

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Ahhh. The candy. After the porch lights are turned off, the biggest question remains: What to do with all that sugar? The kids can (or should) only eat so much, and parents can only steal so much.

Regardless of the aftermath, it’s best to focus on the fun to be had.

So Happy Halloween, St. Louis! You know you love it.

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I don’t remember people putting so much time and effort into Halloween growing up in Texas and Oklahoma, but maybe I was just too focused on filling my candy bucket. I feel like there has to be some story, some legend that makes St. Louisans so ghoulish. If so, someone please fill me in. Getting candy was much easier when I was a kid, too. I said “trick-or-treat” and voila! A joke? A trick? Huh? I didn’t prepare my kids very well the first year or two, but now I know better. They had some people seriously laughing last year … and got a few extra pieces of candy because of it.

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arrives: it’s Halloween! I have to say, I’m a little curious about a couple of things regarding this holiday in St. Louis. (Since I’m not a native, I’ve had to learn a few things over the years.) One, people decorate for Halloween here like they do for Christmas! I mean, it’s totally fun and all, but when your kids see a house down the street transformed into a haunted one (in September I might add!) and then look at the couple of large spiders on their house, there is room for disappointment. Actually, I have done a pretty good job of getting festive ever since I realized it was ‘a thing’ here.

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[ TALKOF THETOWNS ] by bill beggs jr. fake call, of course, hanging up is a doggone good idea. Alerting the police jurisdiction from whence the call allegedly originated isn’t a bad idea either. And if the caller has managed to stir you up and you have a knot in your stomach about taxes … and who doesn’t, for much of the year … you could call the IRS and check whether you owe back taxes. Or leave it alone.

If the IRS really needs something from you, you’ll get a letter. Believe me.

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AFFTON Chances are, if you can hit a golf ball, even after quite some time, writing the new name is baseball or softball today, you missed lots of them with your first swings at Tower Tee. Golfers from millennials all the way back to men and women ‘of a certain age’—OK, baby boomers—have frequented the Affton golf complex since it first teed off in 1963. That could change if the land, nearly 28 acres, is pulled out from underneath it. Sold, that is. The parcel that features a driving range, par-3 course, batting cages and miniature golf has been put up for grabs by the folks who also own the tower for which the fun-plex is named. (It’s the transmitter for KSDK-TV, Channel 5.) That said, the current owner has submitted a bid as well. Tower Tee—at 6727 Heege Road, just off Watson and listed for $4.5 million and change—has been referred to as a ‘prime infill location,’ ideal for mixed-use development such as single-family and multifamily housing, town houses, institutional uses … that is, if you have a developer’s turn of mind. I don’t. If you ask me, and thanks for asking, I think there’s plenty of all that in the metro already. Plus, houses or an institutional facility would get in the way of thousands of shots zinging in that direction. Somebody could break a window.

Who says ‘multiuse’ can’t mean peaceful coexistence?

Because, you know, nobody could really be thinking of removing Tower Tee … could they? That would be like tearing down Ted Drewes for a new Starbucks.

And besides, there are plenty of other counties out there with lots of room for buildings and stuff. Oh well.

It might not hurt to get out to Tower Tee while the weather’s still nice.

For 150 years, we’ve been writing checks to Laclede Gas … well, some of you aren’t as old as some of us. Now, for a while, it’s been called Spire. But

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about as easy as writing the correct new year on your checks in January. No matter. Regardless of what we’ve written on the checks, they’ve cashed them. Mainly, we’re proud (read: inflexible) around here. It’ll never be Interstate 64 through the StL … it’s Highway Farty.

Next thing you know, they’ll try to make us pronounce ‘Gravois’ without the ‘s,’ call frozen custard melted glop, or convince us that Imo’s pizza smells like a dumpster fire. Nah. Ain’t gonna happen.

What will scammers think of next?

Well, the latest attempt to ‘steal by phone’ involves not only the Kirkwood Police Department, but the Internal Revenue Service as well. But neither is to blame. Scammers have the police department’s number show up on caller ID, but then someone claiming to be from the IRS is on the line. Two strikes here for the scammer, although since there’s a sucker born every minute, the suckers haven’t all died out yet.

Some people apparently fall for this ruse. The fake IRS agent making the fake call from not-the-police tells the person on the other end that they owe delinquent taxes from a previous year. Well, that’s the third strike for the scammer, unless they’ve managed to get a really gullible person on the line. IRS agents do not and will not call you, much less from the police department, which is the last part of this fake deal. The IRS would send you a letter. It takes advantage of the fine services provided by another government agency, the U.S. Postal Service. OK, this is where it really gets goofy. If someone has managed to believe this noise so far, the scammer will tell them to go to their local Walmart and get a money order for the owed taxes, then send the payment to a designated address. Throughout this

Pecan Legacy Park was created to honor a monarch tree and will remain central to the Chesterfield Blue Valley development long after the tree has gone on to its great reward. We’re celebrating the stately tree’s 125th birthday: According to a plaque, it was planted in 1892 by one Gottlieb Bayer. It’s also the first birthday of the park, designed and built to protect the tree and its three offspring that have grown right where the nuts fell. The big mama tree’s trunk circumference is more than 14 feet, its height is estimated at 70 feet and limbs extend 60 feet in all directions. (Thank goodness there’s an 80-foot flagpole nearby that doubles as a lightning rod.) The park is in a basin, a perimeter sidewalk of exposed aggregate framing it, topped by decorative fencing with low stone retaining walls on two sides. Three staircases descend to the interior, which is covered with grass, pavers, decorative rock and lush landscaping. It’s perfect for gatherings and will accommodate tents, if

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desired. Then, there’s Pioneer Farmer by Julie Sesti, the bronze of a rugged man standing with his dog, gazing bravely toward … mega, mega development.

It would have been nice if they’d saved that grand old farmhouse nearby. Someone could’ve turned it into a charming B&B. But, no. You see, the park was an important part of CBV’s contract to purchase the last 5 acres to complete the developer’s assembly of property for 132 contiguous acres featuring a Premium Outlets mall, Gander Mountain, a hotel, and … watch this space.

FOREST PARK Forgive me for being a Philistine, but I am not a fan of the public art by Richard Serra that so far has been installed in the metro. Enough has been written about Twain, the intentionally rusted corten steel panels downtown that most regular folks, like me, just don’t get. The initial reception and continuing criticism have amounted, essentially, to a Bronx cheer.

Soon, we may have another such sculpture on Art Hill … where it belongs, I guess. It’s to be installed at the Saint Louis Art Museum, where it has been once before.

What is it? Alright, already: It is titled To Encircle Base Plate Hexagram, Right Angles Inverted—a name I venture

to say is more intriguing than the piece itself. It is to be installed in the roadway behind the iconic statue of King Louis IX that surveys the famed slope in front of SLAM. It won’t be a hazard to pedestrians or motorists, mind you. It’s designed to be flush with the pavement.

From above, it looks like the edge of a really big manhole cover, only half the circle is thick, the other thin. Maybe a Bronx cheer for this one would be fitting since its first installation was in the Bronx in the 1970s. It has since had a white-elephant kind of life; no one has held on to it for too long. It was purchased by a St. Louis family in the ’70s, lent to Laumeier Sculpture Park in the ’80s, then given to the art museum, where it was installed in a parking lot.

During construction in the

’aughts, it went into storage, and it seems it will soon return to the light of day … and be trod upon and run over by cars in perpetuity. Nice.

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Y d T e T h A s P a e l un IN MY PRIOR LIFE IN THE CORPORATE WORLD,

I used to attend a lot of brainstorming meetings.

I assume everyone has been to at least one. People sit around a table, throw out ideas to solve a problem or make future plans.

So when the publisher of Town&Style invited me to come to the biannual brainstorming session, I was all in. As a columnist for the paper, I never really worry about additional work being dumped on me. I don’t go in to the office. I often write this column sitting in my house with MSNBC playing in the background … in my pajamas. But I am always happy to share my ideas to create additional work for others. You can call me a ‘giver’ or some other word of your choosing.

Readers should know that during this half-day session, the focus was you. What could Town&Style do to become an even better publication for you to read? Not a minute of time was spent discussing who everyone thought was the best humor columnist (that would be me since I am the only one!). I did bring a list of ideas, but I will be honest, most of mine were fairly lame compared to what everyone else around the table had to offer. Perhaps I had lost my touch.

And then the topic turned to Town&Style’s reviews of movies and books. With the influx of all the great new TV series, it seemed like those should be included as well, and lots of people are listening to podcasts, and what about music? Shouldn’t we start reviewing all of those, too? As you all know, I have an opinion about damn near everything, so I suggested I would be the perfect person to tackle some reviews. I love judging things that can’t hit back! And that’s how Janie Sumner and I became the new writers of Not So Deep Thoughts. This column, which appears in the first two issues each month, will give readers our thoughts on the latest things we are watching, reading and listening to. Should be easy enough, right?

I never make anything easy. I’ve always been an avid reader. I keep a notebook with a list of books I want to read. For years, I kept a book journal. I stopped that, which might have been a mistake because then I would have realized that I appear to only read autobiographies of women recovering from horrific experiences like drug addiction, spousal abuse, death and destruction. I read nothing happy. What's wrong with me? I was going to have to broaden my reading list to include some fiction.

Then I turned to television. I love watching TV! I’ve never uttered the words, “I only watch PBS.” I'm pretty sure the only time I did watch PBS was when my kids were small and Sesame Street was on. But really, could I write a review about 90 Day Fiancé: Where Are They Now? or Below Deck? I was going to have to learn how to use the Amazon Fire thing and actually explore all the great new TV programming, like Game of Thrones … wait, it’s been on for seven seasons?

So the next time you come across a new book, TV show or podcast you think I might like, send me an email. I clearly need a little help.

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A glimpse at what’s going on around St. Louis and beyond.

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OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS has ▶ something to sing about! The Monsanto Fund recently awarded the theater company a $90,000 grant for two programs: Monsanto Artists in Training, which offers college-level voice lessons to high-schoolers, and Opera on the GO!, an educational touring program with workshops and presentations for area students.

▲ MAIDEN VOYAGE, a Manchester bridal store, will be in the spotlight next month. Randy Fenoli, host of the popular TLC program, Say Yes to the Dress, will be at the shop Nov. 4 and 5 to debut his 2018 bridal gown designs and host a trunk show. Brides-to-be can view and try on dresses by appointment. Maiden Voyage was the only Midwestern store chosen to host Fenoli on his national tour.

◀ Paging all St. Louis fiction fans … The New York Times bestselling author HALLIE EPHRON will appear

Nov. 2 at the JCC Staenberg Family Complex to talk about her new suspense novel, You'll Never Know, Dear. She's the sister of fellow writers Delia and the late Nora Ephron.

▲ Let the holiday shopping season begin. STRUT! SEASONAL COLLECTIVE, a designer pop-up shop, is open

at The Boulevard shopping center through Dec. 31. It features apparel, shoes, jewelry, art and home furnishings. Brands include Claire Flowers (pictured), KayOss Designs, and Willow and Shea.

〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 Renowned pianists Paolo Alderighi and Stephanie Trick are set to perform at The Innsbrook Institute's Fall Gala OCT. 27.

The husband and wife duo live in Kirkwood and are known for their jazz duet arrangements. The gala will be held at Innsbrook Resort's Aspen Center.

Arlene Lilie Interior Design in Ladue is hosting a private sale of fashions designed by Anna Trzebinsky and made by Kenyan artisans using materials from around the world. The sale runs NOV. 2 THROUGH 4 and benefits Lift for Life Academy.

Saint Louis Ballet kicks off its 2017-2018 season with Giselle, NOV. 3 THROUGH 5 at the Touhill Center for the Performing Arts.

The new season also features The Nutcracker, Love Stories and more.

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[STUDENT GROWTH ROHAN WOODS SCHOOL by stephanie wallace THE IDEA THAT STUDENTS LEARN BEST BY DOING IS NOT A NEW ONE. Philosopher

and education reformer John Dewey argued for it in the late 19th century. Yet so much of contemporary education seems to be dominated by standardized tests and written homework, ignoring real world application. Rohan Woods School does things differently. The independent elementary school has integrated a project-based learning initiative called Project Approach into its curriculum, allowing students to tackle problems creatively while applying fundamental skills.

“Project-based learning allows students to use creativity, problem-solving and collaboration to think outside the box,” says head of school Sam Templin-Page.

She explains that the ideas behind this method do not focus on the end product but instead help students learn how to work through a process. While project-based learning is often found at the secondary and postsecondary levels, these are skills that need to be developed before high school, according to Templin-Page. “We are preparing our students for real life and building strong foundations for them,” she says. “Students develop a work ethic and learn how to create a plan. There’s a trial and error component so they learn how to adapt to meet challenges.”

Project Approach works in addition to traditional instruction in reading, writing and math. It is divided into three phases of planning and developing a project.

Teachers are able to step out of the role of instructors and instead serve as guides and sounding boards, Templin-Page explains. The process is driven by students’ ideas

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and peer collaboration. Students pick topics and conduct their own investigations, requiring them to apply skills and knowledge while also developing their interests.“It can be a messy process, but it’s a mess we love to have at Rohan Woods,” she says.

“Students use different materials, media and methods during the creative problem solving process. As they create, they innovate, and they feel good about what they’re doing.”

Templin-Page says the students have responded positively. During a science excursion last year, fifth- and sixth-graders visited the Huntsman Marine Center in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, where they heard a lecture about sustainability. The harmful impact of drinking straws on marine life was discussed. “It really motivated our students, and they brought this question of sustainability back to Rohan Woods,” Templin-Page says. “Because they get to choose their own topics, we had several groups looking at the issue from different angles.” One group researched the viability of replacing or eliminating straws from the school while another developed a business plan. A third worked on marketing and coming up with the best way to present the information to the Rohan Woods community.

The process organically facilitates engagement and discovery, according to Templin-Page. “Students get to work on what interests them,” she explains.

To show its classes in action, Rohan Woods is hosting an open house Nov. 7 from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

ROHAN WOODS IS AN INDEPENDENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AGE 2 TO GRADE SIX. ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A CHALLENGING ACADEMIC PROGRAM, EMPHASIZING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS. PICTURED ON THE COVER: MATTHEW HEUERMANN, HEAD OF SCHOOL SAM TEMPLIN-PAGE, NORA LIPIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.821.6270 OR VISIT ROHANWOODS.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY | COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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Discover the Project Approach To Elementary Education

Why Does Project Matter?

Attend our OPEN HOUSE to learn about the Project Approach to learning and see our Classes in Action. Ask your questions!

Observe our certified teachers. Experience our safe and welcoming environment located in the Kirkwood/Webster area. Learn why our parents believe Rohan Woods School is the best place for their children.

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“We are proud of our powerful sense of community and caring at Rohan Woods, and we want parents who may be interested in applying to see the school in action."

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Students are among many in the area donating their used eclipse glasses to schools that will need them in the future. Through Astronomers Without Borders, the school is sending 350 pairs to schools in South America and Asia, where a total solar eclipse will occur in 2019.

Brothers Jack and Harry Blase are taking advantage of an untapped market by turning a dirty chore into a business: cleaning out trash cans. Their business, Kids Can Clean, focuses on their neighborhood and surrounding ones in the Town & Country area. Jack, 13, and Harry, 15, plan to donate 20 percent of their summer profits to Shriners Hospital!

Junior Kate Luckerman continued a family tradition of earning a perfect composite score on the ACT this year. Her older brother, Alex, earned a perfect score on the placement exam last year.

Luckerman says she doesn’t know where she will attend college yet, but she plans on studying mathematics.

Fifth-graders Sofie Oztok and Mia Schlottmann raised money for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston by holding a bake sale at their school’s book fair. The girls came up with the fundraising idea after working on a writing project on how they could help, and they wanted to put their words into action. They were featured on Fox 2 News with Randi Naughton for their efforts.

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Local students united with other Montessori students across the globe to celebrate the United Nation’s Day of Peace by partaking in a rendition of “Light a Candle for Peace.” The annual event included 150,000 students singing in 65 countries.

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Squash is a good baking substitute for pumpkin, and has just as much color and flavor. Butternut, acorn and spaghetti squash make delicious breads, muffins and sweet casseroles that all ages will love. Zucchini and carrots are great for sweet breads and muffins (and your kids will get in their veggies for the day)!

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fall fruits If your kids like moist, dense muffins and breads, consider recipes with rich fall fruits like apples, pears and figs instead of pumpkin. Apples are available all year, but they're especially flavorful from September to November. Pears pair well with nuts and caramel in fall desserts, and figs are popular in European recipes.

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Children learn by exploring. That’s true for the physical world and the world of ideas.

Community School provides the perfect place for that early exploration in a young child’s life.

Open House: Nov. 4 at 9:00 a.m.

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been divorced for six years, but they still hate each other and have fights at drop-offs and over the phone. It’s been hard for Amy to move on from the breakup because her parents reopen her wounds with each fight.

Tess’s mom bombards her with questions every time she comes home from a weekend at her dad’s. She feels like her mom is searching for bad stories she could use against her dad in court.

Both of Jen’s parents talk badly to her about each other, and often she becomes the messenger between them. This has put Jen in an uncomfortable position of having to take sides.

These are three of the most harmful behaviors kids can experience after a divorce. The examples represent parents who have not done the work necessary to heal after the split, and their residual feelings of anger, hurt and resentment unfortunately carry over to their children. Kids of divorced parents have their own load of emotions to work through, and they don’t need their parents’ issues adding to the burden.

Every divorced couple with kids should go through counseling together to figure out how to co-parent peacefully. They also need to seek individual therapy to work through their emotions, learn from the failed marriage, learn how to forgive and move on with their new lives.

Ask open-ended questions when your child comes back after a weekend with the other parent: What did you do that was fun? What was your favorite part of the weekend? If you are a nonjudgmental listener, your kids will feel safe to share if there is something on their minds, and you won’t need to go fishing for negatives.

Never put kids in the middle, or ask them to be the messenger between parents. Never criticize or vent about your ex; talk things out with your friends or a therapist.

Do whatever you need to do—talk to a counselor or lawyer, pray, exercise—to handle any grievances and anger so you don’t fight in front of your children. Having parents who are respectful and cooperative is vital for kids to deal with their own feelings post-divorce.

Amy, Tess and Jen’s parents are not putting their children’s interests first. Do whatever it takes to be the parent your children need.

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TIM JORDAN, M.D., IS A BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIAN WHO SPECIALIZES IN COUNSELING GIRLS AGES 6 THROUGH COLLEGE. HE RECENTLY LAUNCHED AN ONLINE VIDEO PARENTING COURSE, TAKING FLIGHT: EVERYDAY PARENTING WISDOM TO HELP GIRLS SOAR. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT DRTIMJORDAN.COM.

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Central enrolls children ages 3 through grade six.

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PAGE LAW

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new offices conveniently located at 9930 Watson Road, Ste. 100 (pagelaw.com) … THE STANGE LAW FIRM was named to Law Firm 500’s ‘Top 100 Fastest Growing Law Firms’ list. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements (stangelawfirm.com) …

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entertainment buzz

SAINT LOUIS BALLET opens its season with

the romantic ballet Giselle, the classic tale of love, betrayal and forgiveness and part of the repertoire of the world’s top ballet companies. Don’t miss the season opener at the Touhill Center, Nov. 3 through 5 (touhill.org) …

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BEFORE + AGAIN, formerly Whimsy

Rose, offers its factory sale at 770 N. New Ballas Road with up to 80 percent off women’s tees, tops and dresses in hundreds of designer prints. Nov. 3 and 4, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. only (whimsyrose.com) …

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Kitchen Holiday Open House with luncheon and boutique shopping from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4 at the church (sngoc.org) … THE MUSIAL AWARDS is presented by Maryville University Nov. 18 and includes honorees Jackie Joyner Kersee, Carl Edwards and others responsible for the year’s greatest sportsmanship moments. Order tickets online for this meaningful and inspiring night in sports (musialawards.com) … ARLENE LILIE INTERIOR DESIGN in Ladue is hosting a fashion event benefiting Lift for Life Academy, featuring exquisite jewelry, handbags, clothing and accessories by designer Anna Trzebinski. Nov. 2 through 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (314.367.4000) ...

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There’s more than one good reason entrepreneurs choose to launch their businesses in St. Louis: It’s centrally located in the U.S., the cost of living is relatively low, and there are plenty of local amenities to attract employees and customers. T&S spoke with two growing companies that have put down roots here and found success with different business models. One is rapidly increasing its retail store presence, and the other is expanding its sales to trade show attendees.

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St. Louis has been comparatively easy for us in that area.” The company’s flagship store is in Brentwood and a second Missouri location is in Kansas City.

Wilcher says the region has been a natural jumping-off point for expansion.

“You can get anywhere quickly from St. Louis, and it’s an economical place to live, work and operate a business,” he says. “It has been a lot of fun so far, and we’re doing very well.”

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Eric Meyer, owner of StL Comics, says his company is enjoying strong growth as well. He sells comic books and toys mainly to trade show audiences, and has found St. Louis to be a receptive home for his business. “I started dealing in comics about 15 years ago,” he notes. “The company kind of snowballed from there. There’s real excitement with finding rare comics, adding to a collection, haggling with other dealers and seeing customers’ faces when they find something they have been looking for.” He currently operates two annual shows that include artist appearances, and he plans to expand with new events in Columbia, Kansas City, Illinois and Iowa. He also sells at other companies’ shows.

“St. Louis has been a great place to operate a business because the market is not oversaturated, so my trade show vendors and customers stay happy,” Meyer says. He likes to sell in Midwestern cities that don’t already have many comic shows, and he stays away from major events like Comic Con, preferring to keep his wares accessible to buyers who don’t want to pay high entry fees. “St. Louis is a good place to reach collectors and sellers because a lot of industry people are from this area, like illustrator Lorenzo Lizana and director James Gunn,” Meyer says. “I owe my success directly to the people in St. Louis. I’ve had offers to relocate professionally, but I choose to stay in this area. I wouldn’t want to operate my business anywhere else.”

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CEO and co-founder Tom Wilcher says Soft Surroundings, a women’s apparel, beauty and home products retailer, is enjoying an exciting run of physical growth. The Creve Coeur-based company just opened its 54th store and is launching six more around the U.S. in the next several weeks. “With new stores in New York, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Minnesota and Maryland, we’ll have locations in more than 30 states,” Wilcher says. “We are set to open our first store in California next year.” The company has a large online retail presence as well.

Building new locations can be a challenge in the current retail environment that has many stores shuttering or focusing on e-commerce. But the brick-and-mortar business model still works well for Soft Surroundings, according to Wilcher. In fact, he says retail locations make up the fastest-growing segment of the 18-yearold company. He co-founded it as a catalog business with vice chairman Robin Sheldon and Grant Williams, and says their storefront success has stemmed from a constantly evolving product line, which includes many items designed by the company. “We sell products that look good and are soft and comfortable to wear or use,” he says. Soft Surroundings’ main target audience is women in the 50- to 60-year-old range, but its products also appeal to younger shoppers, as well as men buying gifts.

Wilcher adds, “Some states have very complicated regulations regarding the environmental impact of a new store and other compliance issues, but

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town St. Charles that I started going to a couple of years ago, and every time I do, I’m amazed at how charming the place is. I don’t mean the occasional kitschy storefront touting ‘olde tyme’ this or that, but all the attractions at the heart of the historic town. It is, after all, the first permanent settlement on the Missouri River, established in 1769. And its riverfront is where Lewis and Clark launched their monumental Corps of Discovery voyage up the Missouri River, the expedition that explored our country’s western interior.

Today, visitors are treated to Frontier Park, a lovely, natural, green waterfront area along the river. It has been created to reflect the town’s history: rustic gazebos, old rail cars and a monumental bronze statue of the two explorers. A nearby plaque explains that the expedition left Camp Dubois, its winter encampment at Wood River, Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, to get to St. Charles. There, about 450 residents showed up at the riverfront to see them off in 1804. Another interesting fact: From 1821 to 1826, the sleepy town was the temporary state capitol, headquartered at 200 S. Main St. So what else might attract visitors today, especially those not particularly interested in history? I find Main Street charming as an authentic, 19th-century region, with beautiful, old wooden structures, many with planked wood stoops and wood-beamed porches. The architecture is fascinating, and there are numerous eateries where visitors can sit outside (or in) and face scenes right out of the American past. At night, the cobbled street is lit by gas lamps. It’s fun to step into the past for a few hours—and how can you resist a place that has fudge shops, candy stores and ice cream parlors all on the same block? There’s also a Saturday farmers’ market with farmers in overalls and women selling homemade baked goods. One of them even offered weekly delivery of her eggs to Clayton! And to maximize your Americana experience: frontiersman Daniel Boone’s preserved homestead is nearby in Defiance and open to visitors. I highly recommend it. That is where our area’s Boone’s Lick Road got its name—and it was the departure point for both the Santa Fe and Oregon trails.

Yet even with all these points of interest, I don’t often hear about St. Louisans visiting old town St. Charles. Or about them taking out-of-town guests there. I’m not sure why, since it’s just as interesting a ‘museum’ as the indoor ones we frequent. It’s a ‘living museum’ inextricably linked to America’s westward expansion, a place where you don’t look at exhibits but rather are a part of history just by being there.

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LOCATED IN TOWN AND COUNTRY ON A MORE THAN 20-ACRE CAMPUS, MARI DE VILLA HAS BEEN SERVING THE SENIORS OF ST. LOUIS SINCE 1960. IT OFFERS A CONTINUUM OF CARE, STARTING WITH INDEPENDENT LIVING AND EVOLVING AS CLIENTS’ NEEDS CHANGE. PICTURED ON THE COVER: FRITZ WIESEHAN, FRED WIESEHAN, MARY KAY WIESEHAN, RED SCHOENDIENST, JOE WIESEHAN. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 636.227.5347, VISIT MARIDEVILLA.COM OR FIND MARI DE VILLA ON FACEBOOK. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

SMART [OPTIONS MARI DE VILLA by stephanie wallace

WHEN SENIORS MAKE LIFESTYLE TRANSITIONS INTO RETIREMENT

communities or skilled nursing facilities, it can be a daunting prospect. There often are concerns that such a move will cut them off from the community without access to things they enjoy. But that’s not the case with Mari de Villa. The luxury retirement community in Town and Country is anything but isolated or boring. There is live music every day and a variety of exercise activities to keep residents moving, not to mention weekly excursions to restaurants, museums and local performances. The community, founded in 1960, hosts its own events like an Oktoberfest celebration and the upcoming Town and Country Community Tree Lighting Nov. 25. “Our guests have fun and enjoy participating,” says president and CEO Fred Wiesehan.

The array of activities offered by Mari de Villa is not all that sets it apart. According to Wiesehan, one of the most important things to consider when looking at senior living options is the range of care offered. “You want yourself or your loved one in a place that can adjust to the changes that inevitably happen as people age,” he says.

Mari de Villa’s skilled nursing license allows it to offer a continuum of care, from extremely independent and active to 24-hour nursing care, addressing the needs of guests as they arise. “The great thing is our rates are all-inclusive,” Wiesehan says.

“There are no extra add-ons for needs that come up as people’s conditions change.”

The skilled nursing team at Mari de Villa creates an individualized care plan for each resident. They include orders from doctors, diets set up by a registered

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dietitian, any necessary therapies and guests’ preferences, along with the general details of their care. “We tailor care plans for each guest,” Wiesehan explains. “We can adapt them to any changes in their health and lifestyles, allowing our seniors to age in place.”

Accommodations at Mari de Villa include independent living at the Villa Estates. These villas, ranging in size from 1,000 to more than 3,000 square feet, include luxury finishes like hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The Villa West and Villa East buildings offer skilled nursing care tailored to each resident’s individual needs. “In our skilled care facility, we have guests who can still drive, but they also have other needs,” Wiesehan says. “We help them so they get to enjoy the community.” Villa West and Villa East also include a full therapy department that offers physical, occupational, speech and rehabilitation services.

Mari de Villa is truly a family business. Wiesehan’s wife, Mary Kay, and their sons, Fritz and Joe, are involved in the day-to-day operations. “We are very hands-on and family-oriented,” he says. The fact that Mari de Villa is a single location allows Wiesehan, his family and the staff to devote their full attention to the property and its residents, according to Wiesehan. “We aren’t focusing on any other location,” he explains. “We are just trying to provide our best level of care here.”

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〈〈 ST. LOUIS SOUP DUMPLINGS 〉〉 8110 olive blvd. | 314.445.4605

[ amuse bouche ] the scene

Bright, fast-casual eatery specializing in soup dumplings, a Chinese delicacy

the chef

Lawrence Chen

the prices $8-$12

the favorites

Pork & Crabmeat Dumplings, Beef Dumplings, Vegetable Dumplings

IF YOU’VE BEEN TO PRIVATE KITCHEN, the Chens’ order-ahead restaurant, you have most likely

tasted Lawrence Chen’s dumplings. They are a labor-intensive delicacy of small, thin-skinned buns filled with minced meat or shellfish and a gelatinous soup that liquefies upon steaming. The result is a piping hot, liquid-filled dumpling that must be eaten with finesse to avoid burns.

Their popularity has given rise to a new Chen venture two doors down, St. Louis Soup Dumplings.

A casual, drop-in spot open Tuesday through Sunday, the place has a nice aesthetic, with white and yellow chairs and contemporary Chinese lantern fixtures made of bamboo. The mood is set by a large painting on one wall depicting the spot’s signature food.

You won’t find much besides dumplings served here (an occasional cold Chinese delicacy might sit in the case), but these treats are worth the trip. The offerings appear on a chalkboard at the register: Pork, Pork and Crabmeat, Chicken, Beef—each order coming as six or eight dumplings in a xiaolong, or small bamboo steam basket.

The trick is learning how to eat them, which starts with allowing the buns to sit for a minute (literally) so that when you extract them from the basket, they don’t break. It’s best to pick them up by grasping the knot on top, either with chopsticks or your fingers. Then place the bun into the Chinese spoon provided, and gently create a tear to allow release of the steam. After carefully sipping the oozing broth pooled in the spoon, you can eat the dumpling’s other contents. This is hard, because once you taste it, you just want to shove the whole thing into your mouth.

The broth inside the dumplings is highly condensed with flavor. Our Pork and Crabmeat Dumplings ($12) were a combination of salt, pork and crabmeat goodness. The thick, fatty broth coats your mouth with a pleasant richness that enhances the meat and seafood when you get to it.

An order of Chicken Dumplings ($8) was completely different in flavor. These had a distinctive vinegar undertone; soup dumplings are traditionally served with black vinegar and ginger.

The Beef Dumplings ($9) are especially tasty, with an intensely rich broth. Also noteworthy were our Vegetable Dumplings ($8), which had a delicious minced filling of bok choy, bitter greens and possibly Chinese radish. The overall effect was salty and a little mouth-puckering. The Shrimp Dumplings ($12), not always available, were good, but as one would expect, not as fat-laden as the ones with meat. The broth in these was somewhat reminiscent of egg drop soup, with a dumpling filling of chopped shrimp.

Each diner also receives a small bowl of light chicken broth to supplement the meal. There is no water service—which diners might find odd—but there are bottled water, iced tea and soda for purchase.

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Chinese wheat-flour buns of various thickness that yield soft, sticky dumplings due to their steam cooking method

chinese spoon

Ceramic spoon with a short handle for easy maneuvering and a flattened bowl to keep solids in place

black vinegar

An Asian vinegar made of rice and malt that is lightly sweet, similar to balsamic vinegar

[ aftertaste ] » We love Chef Lawrence, so we didn’t want to miss his new

place. It’s attractive for a ‘fast casual’ spot, and the dumplings are amazing!

— BARB W. OF CLAYTON

» What we tasted was definitely good, but we were disappointed at how limited the menu was. There were no shrimp or vegetable dumplings that night, and our daughter doesn’t eat meat.

—STEVEN P. OF UNIVERSITY CITY

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FRONT & CENTER] by julia m. johnson

YOU CAN TELL A LOT ABOUT AN AUDIENCE’S CONNECTION WITH A PLAY by the

level of emotion they express when it’s over. In the case of The Rep’s current production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the standing ovation was instant and heartfelt on opening night.

Jim Poulos plays the title role triumphantly, swinging from laughter to frenzy at the drop of a hat, but there’s nothing contrived about it. Hamlet is driven to distraction following the murder of his father the king by Hamlet’s own uncle, Claudius, so his confusion and rage are easy to understand. He struggles with the fact that Claudius not only killed his father, but covered up the crime, usurped the throne and married Hamlet’s mother—so there are many emotional forces tearing at the young prince.

The story is about the fine line between deep grief and madness, and Poulos manages to show that delicate balance with a great deal of skill. Hamlet’s love, Ophelia (Kim Wong), descends into the same kind of abyss after her own father, Polonius, is killed, and Wong portrays her turmoil convincingly.

Claudius is played by Michael James Reed, and his presence is commanding as well. Robynn Rodriguez is endearing as Hamlet’s mother the queen, and a number of other actors mingle humor with tragedy in a way that’s very appealing.

The cast’s command of Shakespearean language and expression is impressive, too.

It’s the kind of dialog that can be hard to follow, but this talented cast really brings its meaning home, matching the right emotions, looks and gestures with their words. The stage extends upward into the seats in one area, so the audience feels even more a part of the action as Hamlet and his companions parade back and forth.

It’s also interesting to be reminded of all the common expressions we use today that originated in Shakespeare, including “woe is me,” “cruel to be kind,” and “every dog will have his day.” Double entendres keep the audience mentally on their toes, and the characters’ verbal sparring is just as exciting as the scene where Hamlet and Ophelia’s

JIM POULOS AS HAMLET

brother Laertes duel with fencing foils. Director Paul Mason Barnes brought in fight director Paul Dennhardt to choreograph the heart-pounding confrontation.

The on-stage landscape is sparse and dark, with a scaffolding frame and snow sprinkling in the background during outdoor scenes. But that kind of simplicity works well for a story where feelings are raw and base. The lighting helps convey the varying emotions that are at work, and I also was impressed by the embroidered and goldtrimmed details of the royal costumes during the play’s ceremonial scenes.

This is The Rep’s first take on Hamlet, and I think the Bard himself would smile on the production. It commands the full range of emotion he must have intended, from both the players and the viewers.

Hamlet is at The Rep on Webster University’s campus through November 5.

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〈〈 november 〉〉 through 3/25/18

victor vasarely: calculated compositions

The World Chess Hall of Fame will display its new art exhibit through March 2018. The works, on loan from the Herakleidon Museum in Athens, Greece, feature colorful graphics and illusions of depth.

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Take a break from raking the leaves and enjoy quality art time with the whole family!

Choose from different art prints, stencils and paints at the multigenerational workshop at Laumeier Sculpture Park.

sound healing meditation

In a solo performance, bestselling author Garrison Keillor shares humorous anecdotes from his life growing up in the Midwest, fatherhood, and the people of the fictional town Lake Wobegon.

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olivette 5k turkey trot

Help those in need by lacing up your running shoes! The fourth annual 5k Turkey Trot will feature running and walking courses that begin and end in Stacy Park, with all proceeds benefiting the Harvey Kornblum Food Pantry.

on your feet

The Broadway hit is making its way to The Fabulous Fox. Based on the lives of Gloria Estefan and her husband, Emilio Estefan, the musical is sure to get you on your feet!

The Fabulous Fox Theatre | $35-$135 Various showtimes | fabulousfox.com 314.534.1111

through 11/11

11/4

The Bruno David Gallery continues its 12th season with four solo exhibits, which include photography, painting, drawings and sculptures.

Have some fun on the farm at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch.

Bring the family out to explore the 165-acre ranch, take a wagon tour and spend the afternoon visiting rescued farm animals like horses, pigs, ducks and more!

solo exhibitions

Bruno David Gallery | Free | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wed.-Sat. | brunodavidgallery.com 314.696.2377

11/2-11/12

st. louis film festival

The 26th annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival features a lineup of narrative and documentary films. This year, it partners with the Tribeca Film Institute to hold a competition for filmmakers to earn $20,000 in production support.

wagon days

Longmeadow Rescue Ranch | Free 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | longmeadowrescueranch.org

11/3-11/5 giselle

The Saint Louis Ballet opens its season with Giselle, the story of a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart but is later summoned by supernatural women to enact fatal revenge on her lover.

Various venues | Ticket prices vary Showtimes vary | cinemastlouis.org

Anheuser-Busch Theatre | $24-$59 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. stlouisballet.org

11/3-11/4

11/5

Choose from more than 100 fiction and nonfiction titles by local writers. Chat with some of your favorite authors who will be in attendance to sell and sign books.

Grab your helmet, bike and a few friends for the annual bike ride that takes cyclists to different grocery stores to purchase nonperishable food items to benefit Food Outreach.

st. louis indie book fair

Kranzberg Arts Center | Free | 5-9 p.m. Fri., noon-5 p.m. Sat. | stlouisindiebookfair.org

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The Schlafly Tap Room | Free registration 9:30 a.m.-noon | bworks.org/cranksgiving

Stacy Park | Prices vary | 7 a.m. olivettemo.com

11/10

11/11 & 11/12

Celebrate everything that makes St. Louis great at LoveThe Lou’s Imagine Gala. Attendees can take in the city with a buffet of local cuisine served in the Biergarten of the city’s iconic Anheuser-Busch brewery.

The Blessing Basket Project is hosting its 12th annual sale, where shoppers can find thousands of unique handcrafted products for holiday gifts and home decor. Every item sold helps an artisan escape poverty in a developing country. Get early bird access from 9 to 10 a.m. both days with a $5 donation.

Anheuser-Busch Biergarten | $75 6-9 p.m. | lovethelou.com

11/10-5/1/18

st. louis cathedral concerts

The 25th anniversary season is under way, featuring the musical talents of The King’s Singers, The Vienna Boys Choir and several others.

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis Prices vary | 8 p.m. on various dates cathedralconcerts.org

11/10 & 11/12

the student prince

Winter Opera St. Louis opens its 17th season with a Broadway favorite, The Student Prince, from Sigmund Romberg. The role of the kind Dr. Engel will be played by St. Louis native John Stephens.

Skip Viragh Center for the Arts $35-$55 | 7:30 p.m. Fri., 3 p.m. Sun. winteroperastl.org

Laumeier Sculpture Park | $45 1:30-3:30 p.m. | laumeier.org 314.615.5278

11/23

11/7-11/19

imagine gala

family art workshop

inventory blowout sale

5234 Oakland Ave. | Free | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. blessingbasket.org

11/17

chamber project st. louis presents voyager

The global community convenes in St. Louis for a night filled with culture, music and the spirit of unity, all experienced on stage with the musicians themselves!

The Voyager program will feature performances from Japan, Africa and Belize.

E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall | $15 8 p.m. | chamberprojectstl.org

11/18

novelties

The Big Muddy Dance Company will honor the written word with its mainstage production of Novelties. The local dance studio aims to bring the energy of dance to audiences across the greater St. Louis region.

Big Muddy Dance Company | $35 | 8 p.m. bigmuddydanceco.org

11/26

a joyful christmas

Get into the Christmas spirit with Grammy-nominated songwriter and pianist Jim Brickman as he celebrates A Joyful Christmas.

Join Jim for a night of family, friends and togetherness as he performs classic carols and original songs on his holiday tour.

Touhill Performing Arts Center | $35-$75 3 p.m. | jimbrickman.com/tour/stlouis

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WHEN A CHILD IS DIAGNOSED WITH A SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITION, every technological advantage counts. Highly advanced medical equipment, devices and procedures allow doctors to identify health problems sooner, develop the right treatments and save children’s lives. One of the most recent technologies to make its way into medical use is 3-D printing. Doctors are using it to create highly detailed, lifelike models of human organs and tissues to help plan surgeries, educate patients and their families, and train medical students and residents.

“Three-dimensional printing has been around for a while, but it’s only been used in cardiology for the past decade or so,” says Washington University physician Dr. Shafkat Anwar, cardiology director, cardiac MRI, at St. Louis Children’s and Washington University Heart Center. “These models are very helpful in showing patients what their surgery and treatment options are.” Doctors can bring the models to patient and family consultations to explain a disease, or show where an injury or congenital defect is and how it can be repaired, which helps boost patient confidence and reduce anxiety.

“There are a couple of different models,” Anwar says. “We can make rigid ones out of resin or plaster. These can be colored and are great for teaching medical students about complex anatomy.

We also can make models out of softer, more flexible materials that can be cut, opened up and manipulated. These are ideal in helping surgeons plan procedures before they enter the operating room.” No surgical case is cookie-cutter, so a clear and detailed model of the patient’s unique physiology can help surgeons create a plan A and plan B for each procedure, according to Anwar.

“We can print a whole heart to look exactly as it would in the patient’s chest, including blood vessels,” he explains. “Having that information in advance helps us understand the disease process better, reduces time spent in the operating room, and hopefully leads to better outcomes for patients.”

Anwar says 3-D modeling is especially helpful in high-risk patients with life-threatening conditions.

He gives the example of a patient needing heart surgery. “For procedures like this, we can create a whole chest model and take it into the operating room,” he notes. “Complex cardiac surgery is highrisk, even for senior surgeons. With a model, the surgeon can go through all steps of the procedure ahead of time. This is powerful technology that helps us deliver the best results for the patient.”

Anwar adds that the model-making process is pretty straightforward. Printing equipment is programmed with image data from a patient’s MRI or CT scan, and it uses that information to put down layer after layer of material until the model is complete.

To make modeling more widely available, St. Louis Children’s Hospital is building a new 3-D printing lab at the BJC Institute of Health at Washington University School of Medicine. Slated to open in early 2018, it is expected to include several printers and serve all 13 BJC hospitals. “We also anticipate being able to take model orders from other medical centers,” Anwar says. “The entire system is electronic, so we will be able to receive an MRI or CT scan of any patient instantly and ship out a finished model in a few days. We expect that 3-D modeling will become the standard of care, and we think it should be, for the good of patients.”

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GROWING BODIES, GROWING CONCERNS B Y S T E P H A N I E WA L L A C E

CHILDHOOD IS A TIME FILLED WITH GROWTH, BOTH PERSONAL AND PHYSICAL.

EYE HEALTH E A R LY T E S T S

W

hile often exciting, these changes can raise a lot of questions and concerns for parents. Less obvious changes, like those that can happen with teeth

and eyes, can sometimes go unnoticed, and busy lifestyles (for both kids and their parents!) can make it difficult to determine if every health need is being met. We’ve talked with local experts about what parents should look out for to keep kids happy and healthy.

TODAY, EYE HEALTH IS CONSIDERED CAREFULLY as children spend more time looking at screens. To prevent eye strain, parents can enforce the 20-20-20 rule (for every 20 minutes spent looking at a screen, spend 20 seconds looking 20 feet away), and school eye exams can check for common vision problems. But is this enough to keep kids seeing clearly?

An ophthalmologist is likely not going to be the first step in examining kids’ eyes. Dr. Steven Goodrich of Mercy Clinic Pediatric Ophthalmology explains that even before children enter school, they need multiple vision screenings. “Pediatricians and family care doctors generally screen infants and toddlers,” he explains. There are also vision screenings provided by community organizations like Delta Gamma and Lions Club International that can provide additional testing, he points out. “These screenings and interviews with parents determine whether referral to an eye doctor is appropriate,” he says.

Three is a good age for parents to start thinking about children’s vision, says Dr. Oscar Cruz, a SLUCare ophthalmologist and professor of ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He explains that while an infant’s vision is continually developing, a child should be able to see 20/20 by age 3. “If there is a strong family history of eye problems, parents should consider visiting the eye doctor before the child starts school,” he advises.

Otherwise, screenings by the primary care doctor or at school are likely enough, he says.

WARNING SIGNS

Even with screenings, parents should be on alert for changes to their children’s vision. Goodrich and Cruz both list excessive squinting, decreased school performance, needing to get close to objects and unusual eye movements like unsteadiness of gaze as indicators of eye problems. They also recommend that parents look out for persistent strabismus (crossed eyes) and amblyopia (lazy eye). “All children cross their eyes at some point, but if it’s happening more than 50 percent of the time, it needs to be evaluated,” Cruz says.

Goodrich says that photographs can offer insight.

Red eyes in a photo relate to the eyes’ red reflex, something tested in vision screening. “If there is a difference in the reflection, it can mean that one eye may be more near- or farsighted,” he says. “That’s the most common explanation for an asymmetric red reflex.” The light reflected from pupils in photographs also can be a way to see if the eyes are straight or misaligned, he says. Goodrich notes that most often these photographic differences are due to other circumstances and are not necessarily a cause for concern.

CORRECTIVE MEASURES

Glasses are most likely to be the first line of intervention. “Refractive errors are treated with glasses, or contacts can be used,” Goodrich says.

Refractive errors include common conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism (an imperfection in the curvature of the lens that often causes blurry vision). He also explains that if one eye is dominant, glasses may not be enough to correct the problem. Instead, patching or medication may be required to help the nondominant eye develop vision. Eye muscle surgery may be required to correct alignment issues like strabismus and amblyopia, Cruz says.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

GENERALLY SPEAKING, KIDS HAVE EXERCISE BUILT INTO THEIR DAY through recess, other outdoor play, P.E. class and organized sports. However, busy schedules and free time that turns into screentime mean children and adolescents may not be getting the amount of physical activity they should.

MAKING TIME

Perhaps the biggest challenge to meeting physical activity goals is finding the time. Between school, homework and extracurricular activities, playing outside or even taking a walk may get pushed aside. Mona Langenberg, president of

T H E M O S T I M P O R TA N T THING KIDS CAN DO TO LEAD A H E A LT H Y L I F E S T Y L E I S S E T T H E M S E LV E S U P TO B E L I F E LONG ACTIVE PEOPLE.

GO! St. Louis, suggests building physical activity into your routine. “Combining activity with something you’re already doing instantly fits it into your schedule,” she explains. “If you’re going to the store, walk there if possible. Or start walking the kids to school.” Being physically active

ACTIVITY GUIDELINES

doesn’t require structure or special equipment.

“All you need is a pair of shoes to run, walk or hike,” Langenberg says. “It’s such an easy thing to do—no special skill is needed.”

LASTING BENEFITS

Sports have been known to have a range of physical, emotional and interpersonal benefits for kids, including developing motor and social skills, building self-confidence and learning sportsmanship. Even outside organized sports, activity has more than physical advantages for kids. According to Langenberg, it’s also an important way for them to learn about their capabilities. “Moving and getting outside helps them understand their potential,” she says. “They learn the importance of their own strength and can set goals for themselves.” She also explains that getting kids involved at a young age helps them develop healthy habits that can be carried into adulthood. “The most important thing kids can do to lead a healthy lifestyle is set themselves up to be life-long active people,” she says. “The focus should be on finding activities they are comfortable with and enjoy doing.”

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES recommends children and adolescents be active for an hour or more each day. Activities should be age appropriate and varied for the maximum health benefits.

AEROBIC:

Most of the time should be spent doing moderate or vigorous aerobic physical activity, which gets kids’ larger muscles moving and improves cardiorespiratory fitness.

M U S C L E S T R E N GT H E N I N G : These activities strengthen muscles by making them work harder than normal.

B O N E S T R E N GT H E N I N G :

By producing a force on kids’ bones, most often by impact with the ground, these activities promote bone growth and strength. Bone-strengthening activities also can be aerobic and muscle-strengthening.

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ORTHODONTICS BRACES ARE NOT UNCOMMON FOR TEENS AND PRETEENS. But when is the best time to visit an orthodontist? Dr. James Galea of Cardinal Orthodontics says going at a younger age can have major benefits for kids. He points out that the American Association of Orthodontists suggests an initial examination around age 7 to ensure the transition from baby to adult teeth goes smoothly.

“Starting early helps identify problems so you can create a plan to stop future damage,” he explains. “The biggest benefit is preventing these issues from continuing throughout the patient’s life.”

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According to Galea, one of the most common reasons for an early set of braces is a crossbite. He explains that this can cause excessive tooth wear or other harm. Protruding front teeth are another issue he commonly sees. “The adult front teeth typically come in around the age of 6,” he says. “Adult teeth need to be protected. If the front teeth protrude, they easily can be damaged during play.” Other problems include extra teeth that prevent normal development and adult teeth simply not coming in the right way, he says.

One problem that doesn’t always require correction is spaces, according to Galea. “It’s better to have spacing than crowding,” he says. “If it’s just a gap in the front, it would not require treatment.” He explains that correcting gaps depends what makes the patient feel comfortable. “It is not uncommon for parents to bring in children because they are being teased,” he says. “We take that very seriously.

Having a good smile can help increase confidence.”

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When thinking about orthodontic appliances, some adults may have flashbacks to their own uncomfortable headgear.

Galea says such apparatuses are so uncommon now, they barely merit mentioning. “Regular braces can do a lot things,” he says. “A modified version works very well for young patients.” He mentions that other appliances for kids include palatal expanders to widen the upper jaw and a lingual arch, which keeps space for adult teeth when baby teeth are prematurely lost. “If we don’t do anything, sometimes other teeth can move in, leaving no room for the tooth that actually belongs there,” he explains.

While Invisalign is a popular product for teens and adults, Galea does not recommend it for kids. “If you’re very young, you still have baby teeth to lose,” he says. “Invisalign uses a sequence of aligners to slowly adjust teeth. Sudden changes to the teeth, like losing baby teeth, mean the aligners may not fit correctly, making the treatment less effective.” He adds that Invisalign has to be worn to be effective. “Not all children will be good about keeping the aligner in,” he says.

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JUST AS SALT COMPLEMENTS PEPPER AND PEANUT BUTTER NEEDS JELLY, some beauty products work better with a ‘partner.’ Shampoo needs conditioner, face serum should be followed by cream, and a treatment with body scrub calls for an emollient layer of body cream. (That totally explains why our cosmetics shelves are so crowded!) Below are some dynamic duos you might want to add to those shelves.

» sudsy softening LAURA MERCIER CREME BODY CLEANSE, GEL BODY MOISTURE Sometimes you feel like your skin deserves more than soap and water. When you have the luxury of time, why not give your largest organ a creamy cleanse? Laura Mercier’s foaming cream soap, in tea menthe citron scent, turns into a home spa treatment when you follow it with the same-scent gel body moisturizer.

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These complementary items use plant stem cell extracts to reduce puffiness, dark circles and other signs of aging under the eyes.

From the high-end French line Chantecaille, they purportedly include 24 kt. gold dust and antiinflammatory properties.

This British line is known for its broad range of naturebased scents. Apparently, ‘layering’ certain combinations is recommended. The pairing above creates ‘a fresh, woody scent, green with fresh basil and resinous juniper,’ according to one of the line’s master perfumers!

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30ML BOTTLES, $65 EACH; AVAILABLE AT NORDSTROM AND NEIMAN MARCUS

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Then follow the daytime routine with Jane Iredale’s conditioning concealer, with jojoba, avocado and green tea extract.

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» silver lining ORIBE SILVERATI SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER Known for effectively treating your locks, the upscale line has created a new product for silvered and whitened hair. It’s meant to battle dullness and restore youthful shine and vibrancy to white and silver strands. $46 EACH; AVAILABLE AT NEIMAN MARCUS AND NORDSTROM

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surrounding it is weighty. Is the neighborhood right? Can I see myself living here? Should I renovate or start over and build from scratch?

Home decisions are highly personal; no one can tell you how a particular home or neighborhood makes you feel. But experts can share their wisdom to help you make the most informed choices.

And that is what the team at Michael Lauren Development does for its clients.

The upscale custom builder, recognized as one of the top in St. Louis, is responsible for 13 elegantly completed projects in Clayton—and some very happy homeowners.

“Michael Lauren focuses on the relationship with the customer, starting with truly listening to their opinions and wanting to execute their vision,” says Suzanne Putnam, who is currently working with the developer to renovate her condo in The Plaza in Clayton. “We have built many homes in the past and know how important this quality is in a builder.”

That personal relationship is a hallmark of the firm, which meets “as often as it takes” to transform clients’ visions into the perfect homes for them, says president Michael Rechan. Long known as a builder of custom homes in established neighborhoods, Rechan has expanded to include high-quality renovations.

His firm is viewed as the premier custom builder in Clayton, where he has created homes for CEOs, executives and entrepreneurs. He says discerning clients are drawn to the MLD business model. “We are known for efficient floor plans and a highly personalized selection process that helps people create their ideal home,” he explains. “And our designs maintain the architectural integrity of the neighborhoods where we build.” MLD currently has a large lot in Clayton Gardens available for a custom home project.

As for renovating versus building, Lawrence Group principal Paul Doerner, who works closely with Rechan to design the homes, offers advice on how to answer that question. “Some of the decision has to do with budget, some with real estate investment,” the architect notes. “In my opinion, you get rid of a house when the balance of things you need to fix gets so extensive that it makes more sense to start over.”

Questions you might ask yourself include: Does your house already have a handsome facade?

How flexible are you in terms of living with some less-than-ideal features? Doerner points out that certain well-conceived renovations can make all the difference.

“If you look at the homes we build now, they are more open, with better lighting and amenities than older ones,” he says. “If you hope to redesign your family rooms and kitchens in an open arrangement, you may want the master bedroom above it to be larger with a nicer bathroom and larger closets as well.”

Renovate or build—both are good options as long as you choose the right team to work with.

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THERE IS SOMETHING INHERENTLY ENGAGING ABOUT A FIXER-UPPER. There are countless TV shows that feed this fascination, and we’ve probably all imagined how we would tackle a large-scale remodel. It’s not difficult to see the appeal.

It means a lower price tag, but a home in need of some work also provides the opportunity to express yourself creatively or even preserve a piece of local history while leaving your own mark. Fixer-uppers mean revitalization and rejuvenation. After months of hard work, you’re left with a wonderful, tangible reward: a beautiful home.

Like many first-time homeowners, Janet Glarner and her husband found themselves tackling a fixer-upper more than two decades ago. Their Webster Groves house was in terrible disrepair, lacking basic necessities that make buildings habitable, like electricity and fully intact walls. The Glarners, however, saw through the dilapidation and decided to make a home. Now, the house is more than a century old, and the Glarners can’t imagine living anywhere else.

T&S | Why did you pick Webster Groves?

JANET GLARNER | Originally, the area didn’t really interest me because I wanted to live in University City.

I came to St. Louis for college and am not originally from here. My husband grew up in U. City, so that’s where we initially wanted to live. But this house was so cheap—it was almost free!

Q | What attracted you to the house?

A | The price and the size. It was definitely a fixer-upper.

Everything was a huge mess, and the yard was horrible.

Initially, we couldn’t even move in because the electricity didn’t function properly, and there were holes in the ceiling and floor. The woman who owned it before us had moved to Chicago and left the house to her son and some student tenants.

Q | How old is it?

A | It’s 100 years old. In the living room, there is a fire mark that dates back to 1919. It was used to let firefighters know the house was insured.

Q | Have you done any renovations?

A | We’ve done lots! We had to put walls up when we first moved in, and we added a big family room and expanded the kitchen. We also put in a small conservatory for my plants and a mudroom. A lot of work has been done on the bathrooms. We added two on the third floor and have redone the one on second floor twice. The garage was terrible when we moved in, so we added a new one. Now, everything is nice and new. All our friends are downsizing, but we are never leaving!

Q | What do you like to do in your outdoor space?

A | I love to garden. I used to have my own landscaping company; it’s my passion.

I just love to be outside. My daughter got married in our backyard, and my sons had their rehearsal dinners there.

Q | Did you have a vision for the interior?

A | I just wanted it to be comfortable. Some of the really nice antiques are from my parents. They lived in Paris and bought a lot of things there. Also, my husband and I have been shopping for antiques since we were in our 20s. There are also things in the house that reflect my love of the ocean. I’ve been going to Cape Cod since I was 9— that’s a long time! My husband and I always pick up nautical things when we’re there.

Q | What’s your favorite part of the house?

A | The conservatory for my plants. I’m always changing things in there, bringing in new plants or taking out old ones. The plant room is my play room.

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DEAR HOMEWORK,

We’ve been in our home for 11 years, and we absolutely love it! But as we get closer to retirement, we’ve decided to downsize. Can you help us make a great first impression on future buyers so they’re drawn in to see the rest of this beautiful home and yard? Thanks!

Sincerely, —BE SEEN TO BEST ADVANTAGE

DEAR BE SEEN TO BEST ADVANTAGE,

If you want to grab someone’s attention, your house has to have some ‘pop’ and look ‘right’ in an instant.

Here’s how I would achieve that in this case: To add some pop, you need to add a jolt of contrasting color. At the moment, your house is too bland. The new green shutters draw attention to the façade, whereas the current ones just fade into the background. New landscaping equally distributes a similar green along the length of the home, and festive flowers add further points of interest.

For the house to look ‘right,’ we need to change a few more things. The biggest problem is that you can’t see the front door. A new porch/pergola and a wider entry walk clearly show the way, while the shadows from the pergola animate the area and draw your eye to it.

You also will note that the living room window is now taller, arched and projected with its own gable. This fixes the somewhat awkward, asymmetrical front-facing gable and gives the façade the dominant element it needs.

Finally, the shade tree is trimmed higher to reveal more of the overall composition. At this stage of your life, you may not want to do all of these things. But if you do the shutters, landscaping and tree trimming, the home definitely will grab more attention than it does now.

Hope that helps, —HOMEWORK

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If you live in a cold climate that is sure to get bitter winter »storms, don’t wait to protect your evergreens. Do it now.

Your trees may need to be shielded from more than just wind and snow; use burlap to cover evergreens that will get sprayed with salt from the road.

Wait to apply winter mulch until the ground is frozen.

Keep the mulch away from tree trunks and plant crowns to prevent rodents from damaging them.

Aerate lawns to improve root development and drainage. This can be done with a garden fork. Simply push the fork into the lawn and wiggle it gently. Repeat the process every 4 inches or so. You also can purchase manual aerating tools or rent a power aerator.

Unless you live in a really cold climate, fall is a great time to prune evergreen hedges because they are more visible once the rest of the garden goes dormant. Shear them on a slight bevel so the bottom sticks out a little further than the top.

Cut back asparagus fronds after they turn brown from a hard freeze.

Fall is a great time for planting trees, but note that some varieties prefer a spring planting. Conifers, Japanese maples, dogwoods, sweetgums, oaks, crabapples, and birches should be planted or transplanted in the spring.

Detach watering hoses from outdoor spigots. Drain them, roll them up and store in a dry location. If your outdoor water is on a separate system from your indoor pipes, shut it off and then turn the outdoor faucet on until all the water runs out. Place an insulating foam cover over the spigot to keep ice from cracking the metal.

Cover strawberries with a straw mulch. Wait to mulch your beds until after the first hard freeze, when the soil is frozen to a depth of about a half-inch.

Remove saucers from under terra cotta containers on surfaces where they won’t leave a stain. This will help keep the pots dry.

They will be less likely to crack, and the soil will hold less moisture.

Soggy soil in winter can lead to root rot. Keep in mind that plants don’t need as much water during this time.

Plant Oriental and Asiatic lily bulbs in late fall for showy blooms next spring. If the ground is already frozen in your area, pot the bulbs in containers. Store them where they will stay cool and dry and won’t freeze, then plant the bulbs next spring. Lily bulbs never really go dormant, so be gentle when handling them.

Cut back on water and stop feeding houseplants. As the days become shorter, your plants shift out of active growth cycle, so they take up less moisture and don’t require additional nutrients.

Make sure your greenhouse heaters are in working order. In our neck of the woods, a simple electrical oscillating space heater will do the trick.

As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant daffodil bulbs.

Make sure your climbing roses are tied securely to their supports to prevent wind damage this winter.

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FROMTHE GARDEN

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gearing up

for winter

It’s hard to believe that the end of daylight saving time is already here.

It seems like just yesterday that we were springing forward. Now that it’s dark by the time I get home from work, my time in the garden is limited.

Fortunately, there isn’t much on my to-do list other than a few final tasks before winter. They are good ones to follow in your own garden as well.

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These tips are generally applicable to all geographic zones. However, given microclimates and weather extremes, timing can vary. Observe the conditions in your garden and apply them accordingly.

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17948 Greycliff Drive | $710,000 Pr/SqFt: $165.66 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agent: Colleen Lawler

529 S. Gore Ave. | $607,914 Pr/SqFt: $231.85 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties | Agent: Diane Denny

2207 Derby Way | $677,000 Pr/SqFt: $238.21 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Stephanie Connell

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19 Briarbrook Trail | $1,280,000 Pr/SqFt: $252.12 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties | Agent: Diane Denny

450 Monaco Drive | $480,000 Pr/SqFt: $225.14 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Catherine Scott

11120 Geyer Downs Lane | $1,375,000 Pr/SqFt: $247.35 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Preferred Properties Agent: Susan Siegfried

2228 Devonsbrook Drive | $945,000 Pr/SqFt: $168.09 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate | Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman

[ 63011 ] 14706 Clayton Road | $740,000 Pr/SqFt: $274.07 RE/MAX Results Real Estate Agent: Colleen Lawler

6 Glenview Road | $730,000 Pr/SqFt: $211.47 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Ted Wight

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9035 Sedgwick Place | $775,000 Pr/SqFt: $291.46 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Stephanie Oliver

25 Heather Hill Lane | $830,000 Pr/SqFt: $155.69 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Diane Patershuk

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959 Tirrill Farms Road | $1,300,000 Pr/SqFt: $218.71 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agent: Lynn Bodenheimer

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7518 Parkdale Ave., No. 202 | $466,000 Pr/SqFt: $321.38 MB Real Estate | Agent: Blair Mehlman

9810 Log Cabin Court | $1,355,000 Pr/SqFt: $251.11 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate | Agent: Amy Goffstein

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13 Roclare Lane | $2,350,000 Pr/SqFt: $364.40 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agent: Mary Beth Benes

14247 Manderleigh Woods Drive $825,000 Pr/SqFt: $263.33 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agent: Tom Bruening

816 S. Central Ave. | $765,000 Pr/SqFt: $303.81 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agents: Alison Schneider and Allie Rossini

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6428 Cecil Ave. | $1,550,000 Pr/SqFt: $335.06 Byrne and Associates Real Estate Agent: Daniel Byrne

7132 Washington Ave. | $560,000 Pr/SqFt: N/A Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Berkley Land

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31 Balcon Estates Drive | $565,000 Pr/SqFt: $182.02 Coldwell Banker Gundaker Real Estate Agent: Kenny Reinhold 11211 Tureen Drive | $592,000 Pr/SqFt: $222.72 Keller Williams Realty | Agent: Kelly Hager 477 Twin Creek Road | $620,000 Pr/SqFt: $172.22 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Elizabeth St. Cin 103 Worthington Oaks Drive $1,075,000 Pr/SqFt: $217.79 Keller Williams Realty Southwest Agent: Lauren Risley

5234 Westminster Place | $915,000 Pr/SqFt: $174.75 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agent: Carolyn Malecek

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