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[ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR ] Today’s health section is all about styaing healthy, and I recently read in Time magazine that people need to stand more. That, in and of itself, is not an earth-shattering revelation. But this next part is: Sitting could be hazardous to your health—really hazardous. Apparently sitting is the new smoking. We are not supposed to sit anymore—at least not for extended periods of time.

Too much sitting disrupts metabolic functions. This can lead to heart disease, and we all know where that leads. Furthermore, “alarming new evidence” suggests that big sitters have significantly greater risks for cancer, and that the more we sit, the more our bodies want to sit.

(On the bright side: If you’re one of those people who need to stop hourly on road trips, annoying everyone else in the car, life just got a whole lot easier.)

These findings are major news, and from the sound of it, will require adjustments from everyone who, well, isn’t a barista, farmer or teamster. No more staring at the computer screen for hours without getting up (at least 10 minutes of every hour) or binge-watching Breaking Bad. I’m putting my entire office on notice: Do not be alarmed to see me walking around, instead of seated at my desk, editing and mumbling expletives—it’s healthy. In fact, for people with desk jobs, the studies advise standing meetings, pacing phone calls and treadmill desks (invented by a Mayo Clinic doctor).

And no, this is not instead of your regular exercise routine; it’s an add-on.

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[ town talk ] 8 THE INSIDER 9 COVER STORY – Whitfield School 10 TALK OF THE TOWNS 12 ON THE PAGE 16 BACKTALK INTELLIGENT INVESTING 17 ASSETS & ANSWERS

[ photo album ] 18 SNAPPED! The Friends of Birthright 19 ALS Association 20 Epworth Children & Family Services 21 St. Louis Rams 22 HAPPENINGS 24 I DO – Maggie Reagan & Paddy Mullen 25 I DO – Lauren Miller & Taylor Mason

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9/21 Tom Ackerman @Ackerman 1120 With the Cards, Blues and Rams all playing next month, might not be a bad time to plan a trip to STL. Good weather in October. Just saying.

THE GERTRUDE AND WILLIAM A. BERNOUDY FOUNDATION recently announced a $1 million gift to endow the Saint Louis Zoo’s William Bernoudy Vice President of Architecture & Planning, a position currently held by David McGuire. The endowment ensures a professional architect will lead the development of distinctive architectural projects and engaging animal habitats.

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Saint Louis Fashion Fund has announced the SIX FINALISTS FOR ITS FIRST ANNUAL SAINT LOUIS FASHION FUND EMERGING DESIGNER COMPETITION Oct. 15. The designers will participate in a runway competition at Union Station before a panel of five judges, and the winner will receive $15,000 to pursue a career in fashion, along with mentoring from top fashion industry experts. Saint Louis Fashion Fund is led by a 32-member board of directors and supports Saint Louis Fashion Week activities and the local fashion community through fundraisers and educational projects.

Moneta Group, a local, independently owned financial planning firm, was named NO. 1 ON SMALL BUSINESS MONTHLY’S 2014 ‘BEST IN CUSTOMER SERVICE’ list. Published annually in the paper’s Business Owners’ Guide, the list is based on readers’ votes and features 28 businesses in the St. Louis area.

Dr. David Carr recently was

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University School of Medicine.

Carr joined the W.U. faculty in 1994 and specializes in the effects of brain injury and aging on driving skills. He serves as medical director at Parc Provence and The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis.

Hometown musical theater talent HANNAH KIEM has returned to St. Louis to play Rivka and Grandmother Tzeitel in the Stages

production of Fiddler on the Roof. The show runs through Oct.

5. A graduate of Crossroads College Preparatory, the 24-year-old is the daughter of Debbie Kiem of Webster Groves and the late Don Kiem.

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BEYOND HELPING STUDENTS GET INTO THE COLLEGE OF THEIR the English department and teaches senior English, and Mary Schnitzler, who teaches CHOICE, what is the deeper purpose of secondary education? What makes one middle school social studies and theater. Both are recipients of Whitfield Teacher of

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school a better learning environment than another? “At Whitfield School, we’ve the Year awards, and both have received endowed faculty chairs in recognition of their always sought to cultivate ethical, confident and successful students in a community outstanding work. of innovation, collaboration and trust,” says head of “One of the biggest changes I’ve seen in the field school John Delautre. “But now more than ever, we’re of education is a shift in the teacher’s role,” Hays dedicated to giving students the tools they need to says. “The model of ‘teacher as coach’ has been part thrive in an increasingly complex, competitive society. of Whitfield’s culture since I began my career here Outstanding teachers are essential to carrying out that 23 years ago. Instead of standing before the class mission. ” delivering facts and answers, we coach students on Whitfield, established in 1952, offers a rigorous how to ask the right questions, so they can learn how to curriculum to students in grades six through 12, interpret and evaluate a constant deluge of information Delautre notes. “But the value of education goes far delivered over a wide range of media.” Whitfield beyond grades and test scores,” he says. “Learning is students learn by doing, he adds. “They get involved, enhanced in an atmosphere of partnership, curiosity they lead discussions and assemblies, they interview and joy. Our talented faculty create an exceptional community, business and political leaders. At a young environment, actively engaging each student and age, they understand the importance of being a citizen helping them fulfill their highest intellectual and of the world.” personal potential.”

Active, responsible citizenship calls for the ability WHITFIELD SENIOR TJ CHULICK AND ENGLISH TEACHER LARRY HAYS Whitfield teachers are chosen not only for their to think critically, solve problems creatively and expertise in their chosen field and commitment to student growth, but also for their communicate clearly. “Our teachers foster these skills across the curriculum,” says ability to connect with students and their keen grasp of how the world, and the Schnitzler, who has taught at Whitfield 15 years. The school’s small size, about 14 workplace, are evolving. “This is a time of unprecedented technological, economic, students per class, is an ideal learning environment, she adds. “All of us want what’s geopolitical and social change on a global level,” Delautre says. “We want our graduates best for these young men and women. People count here; integrity matters. It’s a safe, to be prepared. We make decisions with their best interests in mind.” comfortable place, conducive to growth and intellectual risk-taking. All the right Among the teachers who carry out the Whitfield mission are Larry Hays, who chairs elements converge at Whitfield, resulting in an extraordinary education.”

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Let’s leave God out of it. That’s what Nikki Moungo, a Ballwin mom and an atheist, told the city council during discussions about putting up a council-approved sign saying ‘In God We Trust’ on city property. She brought a $1,000 check to back up her argument that the sign should instead say ‘E Pluribus Unum,’ another saying familiar to Americans perhaps because it’s stamped on our coinage. The phrase that rankles Moungo is not from our founding fathers, but rather was added to our money in the 1950s during the notorious McCarthy era, when Congress was trying to ferret out alleged (and godless) communists in every level of the federal government. So it’s been everywhere for decades, not centuries. Moungo’s kids were in the audience when she told city officials that putting up the sign would invite trouble where none exists. To wit, the city is risking locking horns with the American Civil Liberties Union and spending money on an issue that doesn’t need to be raised. The city attorney has argued that the phrase is patriotic, not religious. But according to how some interpret the First Amendment, the sign would flout the principle of religious freedom, as Moungo has pointed out. Ballwin officials, may the force be with you.

First, the good news about a recent strong-arm robbery at a MotoMart gas station in St. Charles: No one was hurt. The bad news? There’s another knucklehead on the loose.

From surveillance video comes proof the suspect fits our regular one-word description: He’s wearing a camouflage cap. But this cap is not as advertised—it camouflages nothing from his forehead on down. Cops say this dude bought some cigars, then when the drawer was open, lunged over the counter to grab a fistful of dollars and ran out. Here’s hoping his luck runs out soon, as surely it will. Cross your fingers that cops get a tip from someone who recognizes the fellow in the hunter headgear as just your average— and, let’s hope, non-violent and not too bright— ne’er-do-well.

Body cameras for police have arrived in Ellisville, and tout de suite. About 20 of the devices will be in operation to complement dashboard cameras already installed in the city’s patrol cars. Officials accelerated the purchase following the August police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson. Accused shooter Darren Wilson did not have a dashboard camera installed in his squad car, much less a body camera.

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more transparent, emphasizing that body cameras add more to what vehicle cameras can record, especially if suspects and officers are outside the view of a forward-facing dashboard camera. The cameras will provide evidence to counter brutality complaints, as well as show whether cops behave out of line. After the Brown shooting, body cameras were used by Ferguson officers monitoring protester activity. Meanwhile, St. Louis County will provide the more than 450 officers on its force with the devices, and proposals for body cams are pending in other jurisdictions. St. Louis aldermen are discussing whether to spend millions to equip city officers, not only in Ferguson’s wake, but also because of discrepancies between city cops’ account of a more recent fatal shooting and a private cell phone video that appears to contradict the ‘official’ story.

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Sarah Riss, superintendent of schools in Webster Groves, reports the district scored 95.7 percent on its annual performance report. Since 2006, district performance for the total student population on standardized MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests has improved in English language arts, science and mathematics. Riss says the English and science scores rank as ‘exceeding,’ the highest level possible.

Math scores increased more than any content area, ranking just one level below ‘exceeding.’ Riss says math scores are on track to ascend to the highest level.

High school student performance on the ACT and SAT and in college-level courses continues to show strong results, and graduation and attendance rates stand at the highest level. (The state uses these data to determine accreditation. State administrators based their new, more rigorous standards on what it would take to place Missouri among the nation’s top 10 for student achievement by 2020.)

Home Depot was the latest chain to issue a corporate mea culpa to credit card users who made a purchase at one of the home remodeling giant’s stores, joining Target, Neiman Marcus, P.F. Chang’s and Schnucks in announcing that hackers had breached company security measures and compromised the personal data of untold millions of consumers. O’Fallon-based MasterCard is at the forefront of an industry-wide effort to fight fraud via specially engineered computer chips introduced into the cards themselves. Tests by MasterCard and its peers indicate that the software, and itty-bitty pieces of hardware, sported by these new cards could help stem the reportedly $18 billion hemorrhage caused by data breaches big and small. Companies say some of the computer-chipped cards will be in the marketplace by holiday 2014, with a wide rollout anticipated by around this time next year. In the meantime, should we pay cash or write checks? Neither is likely, considering how easy it’s become to simply swipe or wave a credit or debit card at the cash register.

Could you blame the looming increased city water costs on more Kirkwood residents making the misguided* choice to buy bottled water? No. Instead, blame it on the approved purchase of whiz-bang new meters that will read and report water usage more accurately.

(The city says the personnel who tromp through neighborhoods reading meters will be reassigned.) The city has approved the purchase of more than 10,000 of the digital devices, to be installed by March, to correct the underreporting errors of the older meters. Those old-timers, some from the 1960s, are creatures of the analog age that have slowed down over the years, officials say, misreading water usage by something like 15 percent. The project will cost more than $3 million and will be financed through a bond issue. Many users will see their water bills climb by around 30 percent. *Nothing really wrong with buying bottled water, of course, but it wouldn’t be prudent financially to bathe or do laundry with it. Actually, since our great rivers provide a steady stream of quality drinking water, buying it in many, if not most areas of town, is patently silly. Observers say the St. Louis municipal water supply is some of the freshest-tasting anywhere in the country.

If it’s on Craigslist, well, it’s on Craigslist. The website should come with a disclaimer: caveat emptor. Of course, many people don’t know what that means anyhow, and wind up getting snookered. For those who don’t know what

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‘snookered’ means, it’s a synonym for ‘scammed.’ For those who don’t know what that means, don’t wait! Be the first on your block to send money to our address, today! It seems that—for some, at any rate—Craigslist has replaced neighborhood utility poles as the place to post ads for missing pets. A local TV news investigation got to the bottom of a web-based scam that preys on the gullible who believe that $120 will pay for a crew of ‘volunteers’ to scour a 15-mile radius for your missing dog, cat … or tortoise. Funny thing is, the guy who runs Pet Rescue apparently lives in Brazil, and the only scouring they do is on the Internet for devastated pet owners who’ve found themselves separated from a beloved animal and post their pleas for help on Craigslist. Maurizio Comelli told the station that his alleged service company’s activities are not a scam, and that lots of people need his help. Sure they do, but they’re not getting it from him. And if they pay Pet Rescue, they’re not getting their money back, either.

The station didn’t. They paid one Craigslist advertiser’s $130 fee for Pet Rescue to find her pet tortoise, Leo. It didn’t, nor has the station posted an intern by the mailbox to wait for the reimbursement check.

They had me at bacon. Almost. Yes, alas, I missed this one, but still wanted to let you know about it so you could start your tongues wagging and mouths watering early for next year: It was the second annual Bacon ’n’ Brewfest put on by Whole Foods at its Town & Country store recently. Did I mention bacon? There were 10 varieties of it to sample. (We’re not just talking regular bacon—there’s wonderful, delectable bacon, and then there’s those other bacons that bacon-lovers love so much. Ahhh, bacon. Nature’s most perfect food.) Hey, anyone hear ‘beer’? Twenty local concoctions also were available. Noshing and sloshing was not free. There was a $10 cover charge ($12 at the door). But it was all for a good cause, or causes, that is. Attendees were encouraged to vote for their two favorite breweries.

The top two breweries were to have the day’s proceeds donated to their charities of choice, of which PETA was assuredly not a contender.

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Look + Listen + Taste They fly through the air with the greatest of ease! The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus present Legends, a spectacle-packed show featuring a unicorn, pegasus and woolly mammoth. Catch the shows Oct. 17 through 19 at the Scottrade Center.

Nothing says October like a nighttime hay ride! Hop on the History Hayride through Faust Park at 6, 7 or 8 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13 to hear stories at the park’s Historic Village homes before enjoying a bonfire and live music.

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I GRADUATED FROM A PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITY ON THE EAST COAST, AND EVERY FALL MY FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES ASK ME TO WRITE A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE UNIVERSITY ON BEHALF OF THEIR CHILD, NIECE OR NEPHEW. IN SOME SITUATIONS, I DON’T EVEN KNOW THE CHILD. HOW DO I SAY NO WITHOUT SEEMING UNHELPFUL?

PATTY: The first step is to remove the word prestigious from your vocabulary. OK, now I can help you. I, too, am often asked to help friends’ children with letters of recommendation, phone calls or contacts related to schools or employment. If I know the child or young adult and they have not been convicted of a violent felony, I will help. But they themselves have to contact me. If I don’t know the child but the parent is a good friend, I will offer to have coffee and chat, but again, at the request of the child. I will even go as far as friends of friends, if they have a compelling story. Why? Because once, a long time ago, someone gave me a recommendation that forever changed my career, and I think I should try to keep paying that forward.

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RASCHELLE: You just part your lips slightly, place your tongue on the roof of your mouth and say ‘no.’

Not difficult at all, really. Well, it might be awkward, but it isn’t hard. I recently learned that ‘no’ is a complete sentence, and that bit of knowledge has set me free. My time has become my own again, and I’m able to focus on what I want to do instead of what others might expect me to do. Go on, give it a try. It’s worth it; just think of all the time you’ll have for reminiscing about the good ’ole days of prestige—maybe even hum a few bars of Ten Thousand Men of Harvard!

I WAS NOT THE MOST POPULAR PERSON IN HIGH SCHOOL, AND EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE I RUN INTO PEOPLE WHO WERE NOT VERY NICE TO ME DURING THOSE YEARS. THEY STILL ‘FREEZE ME OUT.’ DO YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR HOW TO HANDLE THEM AFTER ALL THESE YEARS? —CREEPED-OUT BUT NOT CREEPY

PATTY: Why yes, yes I do. First, let’s get some toilet paper and some eggs and meet at the corner once it’s dark. Or perhaps we can do the ding-dong-ditch, although my knees aren’t what they use to be, so it is likely I will get caught. Here’s what I really think: You should feel sorry for those people. Clearly they peaked in high school and never matured enough to act like adults in social situations. Next time you see them, try a blank stare with repeated blinking, which sends the message, ‘I know I should know you, but I haven’t the slightest idea why?’ Don’t be surprised if these ‘mean girls’ begin to melt. I have seen it happen!

RASCHELLE: Well, I’m not proud to say this, but I suspect I might have been mean to someone once in the past, at some point, for some reason. And, honestly, so have you. So has everyone who has ever lived.

My question to you is: Why are you perpetuating the past? Why are you continuing to be victimized by your own personal Regina George (that’s for all you Mean Girls fans out there)? Here’s my advice: You must move on. Enjoy your life, and be grateful every day that you are not those people. And if that doesn’t work, meet Patty on the corner with your supplies. >> PATTY HANNUM THANKS HER LONG-LOST FRIEND THERESA FOR RECOMMENDING HER FOR A JOB THAT CHANGED THE DIRECTION OF HER CAREER. >> RASCHELLE BURTON IS ONLY MEAN TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE IT COMING TO THEM—YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

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WEATHER IN THE MIDWEST IS SO UNPREDICTABLE. WHAT INSURANCE COVERAGE DO ST. LOUISANS NEED TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AGAINST EXTREME WEATHER AND NATURAL DISASTERS?

The entire Midwest is susceptible to extreme weather conditions, so St. Louisans are well-advised to purchase a broad homeowners policy to best protect their homes and possessions. A leading national insurer reported that in 2013, 25 percent of its claims paid in Missouri were due to wind and hail, versus only 9 percent nationwide.

Coverage against tornado damage is included in most basic homeowners policies, but many insurers are now using separate wind and hail deductibles, typically 1 or 2 percent of the dwelling amount. Earthquake coverage is almost always an add-on that carries an additional premium.

Because we’re situated on the New Madrid fault line, it can be costly in the St. Louis area. Independent insurance agencies usually have various options, no matter a home’s age or construction type.

Flood insurance is usually purchased separately through the National Flood Insurance Program. Be aware that ‘flood’ means more than the overflow of a body of water—it also means surface water events.

So water from a neighbor’s property flowing across yours after a heavy downpour could be considered a flood, and coverage could be called into question if you don’t have a separate flood policy.

And, especially if you have a finished basement, be sure to ask your agent if your homeowners policy includes ‘back-up of sewers and drains’ coverage. If it doesn’t, add it!

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In considering risks we all face, most of us ask, ‘What’s the probability an event will occur?’ But a more helpful question when it comes to evaluating your insurance coverage is, ‘What are the consequences for me and my family if a catastrophic event occurs?’ This helps us focus on the types of insurance we need to protect the things we consider most important.

Homeowners coverage varies from carrier to carrier, but most policies cover tornadoes. It’s important to review the underlying limits and inclusions in a policy, because most do not cover floods or earthquakes. So you might need to add protection under your homeowners policy, or through separate policies.

Floods are the No. 1 natural disaster in the U.S., with nearly 25 percent of all flood losses occurring in low-to-moderate risk zones. Have a local agent evaluate your flood risk, even if it’s not required by your lender. You also may want to consider adding water back-up coverage, especially if you live in a low-lying area.

Earthquake coverage, pricing and availability can vary widely depending on the carrier and on the type of home construction. Earthquake deductibles typically range from 5 to 20 percent of the dwelling value, so you’ll want to consider the benefits as well as the cost.

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WHAT | A Night for Life Annual Gala WHERE | The Muny WHY | To celebrate Birthright Counseling and honor The Most

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Rev. Robert J. Carlson WHO | Chairs Michele Forshaw and Janine DiMarco; sponsoring parish St. Anselm and Rev. Michael Brunner OSB other sponsors and 540 supporters HIGHLIGHTS | Presentation of the Monsignor Hartnett Award to Archbishop Carlson, buffet dinner and dancing by The Tommy Money Orchestra

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WHAT | 19th Annual Memorial Golf Tournament WHERE |Norman K. Probstein Golf Course WHY | The ALS Association of St. Louis Regional Chapter is

dedicated to leading the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy, while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig’s disease and their families to live fuller lives through compassionate care and support. All proceeds from the event benefit the ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter.

WHO | Chair Tim O’Leary, chapter CEO Maureen Barber Hill, emcee Sherry Farmer and presenting sponsor Associated Bank in memory of the Hon. James L. Sanders HIGHLIGHTS | A grand day of golf, drinks, dining, and auctions at the Norman K. Probstein Golf Course in Forest Park

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WHAT | Charity Polo Match WHERE | Blue Heron Polo Club in Defiance, Mo. WHY | To raise funds for Epworth Children & Family Services,

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WHO | Epworth board members, staff and supporters HIGHLIGHTS | A spirited polo match between Kraftig and Wells Fargo polo teams

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WHAT | Kickoff for Charity Luncheon WHERE | Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark WHY | A benefit with team sponsor Edward Jones for the United Way

of Greater St. Louis and a celebration of the football season WHO | Head Coach Jeff Fisher; general manager Les Snead; CEO of operations Kevin Demoff; United Way fundraising campaign chair Scott Schnuck and co-chair Mike DeCola, who announced the $72.5 million goal; and a packed room of cheering supporters HIGHLIGHTS | Individual presentation of Rams players; an on-stage discussion with Coach Fisher and emcee Steve Savard; a live auction with J. Kim Tucci; and an exciting raffle that included Super Bowl XLIX 2015 tickets

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SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army’s second annual Behind the Red Shield Gala welcomed more than 200 guests and supporters as it raised funds for vital services and programs that serve more than 200,000 residents every year.

PICTURED: JOHN DIEHL, KELLY DIEHL, DIVISIONAL COMMANDER MAJ. LONNEAL RICHARDSON

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At the sixth annual Shoot for a Cure at Strathalbyn Farms Club, sponsors and guests helped raise more than $77,000 to support research at the Saint Louis University Liver Center. The event also promoted understanding and awareness of liver disease.

ROSATI-KAIN HIGH SCHOOL

AMINI’S

Amini’s Home, Rugs, Game Room and Jaffe Lighting recently celebrated the grand opening of its newly redesigned rug department at the Chesterfield location.

PICTURED: ARASH AND DANA AMINI AND RAJEANNA AND MACK AMINI

Rosati-Kain High School recently celebrated its new $4.5 million facility, made possible by the Build the Dream...Live the Legacy campaign. The new space provides larger collaborative areas for students and allows the school to incorporate essential technologies.

PICTURED: PRESIDENT SR. JOAN ANDERT, MARY BETH SCHMID DANIELS, KATHLEEN PALUMBO

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ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & THE GATESWORTH

Adam Crane, vice president of external affairs for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, was the featured guest presenter at The Gatesworth, where he introduced a special screening of The Return of the Violin, a film presented at this year’s St. Louis Jewish Film Festival.

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Donate Last Year’s Halloween Costumes JDRF

At JDRF’s 16th annual Tee Up to Cure Diabetes golf tournament at Boone Valley Golf Club, $120,000 was raised for Type 1 diabetes research. The largest funder of Type 1 diabetes research, the organization currently sponsors $568 million in scientific research in 17 countries.

Before you suit up your superhero, goblin or princess for trick-or-treating, consider donating your gently used costumes from years' past to sweeten the holiday for kids in need. Gateway180 will distribute these costumes to families in St. Louis struggling to overcome homelessness and poverty. Get into the spirit of the season!

Gateway180 volunteers will be located at the covered breezeway (between Relax the Back and Accessorize). Each costume donor will receive a gift card for a free appetizer ($10 value) at P.F. Chang's China Bistro.

Costume Drop Off at The Boulevard St. Louis Friday, October 10th Saturday, October 11th from 10am – 2pm

LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF BRENTWOOD BLVD. & GALLERIA PARKWAY

AMEREN

Ameren Corporation raised more than $109,000 for the arts and arts education this year. This brings the total for Ameren’s annual A&E Workplace Giving Campaign to $2.7 million since its inception in 1986.

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Card Care Connection recently hosted a Beauty Bash at the Saint Louis Galleria. The caregivers of cancer patients were among the more than 200 participants who enjoyed a day of beauty and pampering.

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LEGAL SERVICES OF EASTERN MISSOURI

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri received a $21,450 donation from The Simon Law Firm P.C. after the proceeds from its Continuing Legal Education seminar. This was the 10th anniversary of the event in which expert attorneys and judges lecture on a range of topics.

Purchase a Glennon Card for $50 and receive a 20% discount on regularly priced merchandise at participating vendors between 10/24 and 11/2.

100% of card sales benefit the kids cared for by SSM Cardinal Glennon.

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FOOTBALL, POLICE OFFICERS AND STILT WALKERS all have played a part in Paddy Mullen and Maggie Reagan’s history together. It started at CJ’s Pub in South Bend, Ind., where both were students at Notre Dame. Even though the St. Louis natives had mutual friends in high school, it wasn’t until Maggie showed up at the popular football hangout, which Paddy frequented with his teammates, that their paths crossed.

“I never really believed in love at first sight, but it was pretty instantaneous for me,” Paddy says.

After four years of dating, he devised a plan for the ultimate proposal. “We love watching Cops together, as strange as that is, so I wanted to incorporate that into the engagement,” he says. Using Maggie’s connections (her father, Denny Reagan, is president of The Muny, and her uncle was on the St. Louis police force), Paddy planned a fake pullover that involved ‘stolen goods’ in Forest Park. His father, a producer, caught everything on film while both families watched the greatest show ever to hit The Muny.

Paddy says the two knew from the beginning they didn’t want anything too traditional for their big day. “We wanted the reception to be modern and hip and comfortable for our guests,” he says.

“We just wanted it to be a big party.” Palladium provided the perfect blank slate for all their ‘extras’: unique lighting, stilt walkers, aerialists, and even specialty napkins and candles in the bathroom.

Every decision paid off; Paddy says guests are still talking about what a great time they had.

He says while the entire day is his ‘favorite memory,’ the speeches at the reception stand out. “Denny flew in a few guys from New York to put on a mini musical,” he says. “Two of the songs were written just for us.”

Paddy works in commercial real estate at Cassidy Turley, and Maggie is an Ob/Gyn physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The couple resides in Shrewsbury.

[ resources ] [ wedding party ] GOWN | Enzoani from Maiden Voyage CEREMONY | Our Lady of the Pillar RECEPTION | The Palladium CATERER | Butler’s Pantry BAKER | McArthur’s Bakery FLORIST | Maggie Jewell of MKS Designs RECEPTION MUSIC | Accolade HONEYMOON | Anguilla and St. Maarten

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PARENTS | Denny & Michelle Reagan, Gregg & Mary Jo Mullen MAID OF HONOR | Amanda Marilyn Reagan BRIDESMAIDS | Molly Reagan, Sarah Mullen, Josie Mullen, Kailey Mullen, Colleen Reagan, Claire McKee, Kathleen Reagan BEST MAN | Connor Francis Mullen GROOMSMEN | John Reagan, Zachary Yanker, William Brandenburg, Joseph Stieven II, Robert Maddock, Caleb McKee, Michael Reinberg FLOWER GIRLS | Catherine Evans and Madeline McKee RING BEARERS | Lucas Hampton and Clayton Garozzo

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by karyn meyer photos by michelle huesgen of untamed heart photography PEOPLE SAY SOME OF THE BEST RELATIONSHIPS begin with friendship, and St. Louisans

Lauren Miller and Taylor Mason would agree. They met at a backyard barbecue and were friends for two years before they started dating. When the time came for a proposal, Taylor had to work extra hard to keep it a surprise since Lauren is a sales consultant at Elleard Heffern. He met secretly with her boss in the evening to create the perfect ring and proposed during a moonlit paddle boat ride in Forest Park.

“I planned the wedding in seven months because we didn’t want to wait,” Lauren says, joking that she now understands why it takes most couples a year. The venue was an easy choice; the couple has spent a lot of time over the years at Chandler Hill Vineyards. “One of the ushers, Andrew Gillentine, is a childhood friend of Taylor’s, and his father is the CEO and managing partner there,” she says. “We knew it was a place that would always be in our lives.” Another of Taylor’s childhood friends, Rob Soper, officiated the ceremony.

Lauren’s vision for a romantic setting could be seen in the swirling rosettes on the cake, made to match her dress, and the abundance of candlelight and glowing lanterns. “Andrew’s mom used lanterns and candleholders made out of wine bottles to style the fireplace, which was the backdrop during the ceremony and later for the dance floor,” Lauren says. The reception delivered a fun party atmosphere, and the band, Accolade, was a large part of that. One of Lauren’s favorite memories, however, was a peaceful moment prior to the festivities. “I came up behind Taylor and surprised him, and he got a first look at me in my dress; that was really special,” Lauren recalls. “All the stress went away at that point. I just thought, Everything is fine because now we’re together.”

The couple resides in Rock Hill. Taylor works at David Mason & Associates. Lauren works at Elleard Heffern and Laura McCarthy Real Estate.

[ resources ] [ wedding party ] BAKER | J. Noto Bakery RECEPTION MUSIC | Accolade CATERER | Chandler Hill Vineyards WEDDING PLANNER | Absolutely IN! CEREMONY | Chandler Hill Vineyards RECEPTION | Chandler Hill Vineyards RINGS | Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers HONEYMOON: Riviera Maya, Mexico GOWN | Maggie Sottero from Clarice’s Bridal FLORIST | Tina Barerra of The Special Event Florist

PARENTS | Karen & Jack Miller, Christine Buck & David Mason MAID OF HONOR | Maura Schnoebelen BRIDESMAIDS | Angela Bellon, Allison Miller and Meghan Miller BEST MAN | Spencer Mason GROOMSMEN | Jonathan Dowd, Nicholas Brennan and Tyler Kotiza USHERS | Andrew Gillentine and Cory Block FLOWER GIRL | Amaya Bellon RING BEARER | Lyoto Bellon OCTOBER 1, 2014

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F6 ON THE TABLE – Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co. F7 BRIDGE F8 TRAVEL – Nebraska F11 QUICK BITES F14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

[health&beauty ] HEALTH MATTERS F16 COVER STORY – Washington University Physicians F17 HEALTH – Staying Healthy F20 WHAT WE LOVE IN – The Scents of Success F21 WHAT’S YOUR ROUTINE – Kerri Morgan

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SOME MEN HAVE THEIR MOTHER’S NAME TATTOOED on a bicep, but actor, comedian and native St. Louisan Cedric The Entertainer Kyles has something much grander planned. With his help, SSM St. Mary’s Health Center is planning to open the Rosetta Boyce Kyles Women’s Pavilion, named after Kyles’ mother, a cancer patient at St. Mary’s. “To have my mother’s name on a building and to be able to use my celebrity in order to help others is important to me,” Kyles says.

The pavilion, to be located on the hospital’s fifth and sixth floors, will be one of the first comprehensive women’s health centers in St. Louis, serving a full spectrum of women’s health care needs and providing health and education resources for women and their families, says Dan Buck, vice president of philanthropy at SSM St. Mary’s Health Center Foundation.

“It will be a fantastic, solid resource for women of all ages and diverse backgrounds,” he notes.

Although the traditional focus of female health care revolves around reproduction-related issues, the center seeks to broaden the scope to include a diverse list of ailments, including diabetes, obesity, depression, osteoporosis, breast disease, dermatologic conditions, post-menopause care, sports medicine and cardiology, Buck says.

Rosetta Boyce Kyles, a longtime educator who raised Kyles and his sister, Sharita Kyles Wilson, by herself, was diagnosed with cancer in 2009. Through every step of her long treatment, St. Mary’s has been a supportive ally, Kyles says. “We weren’t able to be there every time she had to go to the doctor or for a treatment, so it’s just been a huge thing for me and my sister to be able to trust that someone is taking care of my mother the way we would if we were there,” he says. “I look at this women’s center as something that is going to effectively help more people have access to the same level of treatment my mother received.”

To raise funds for the women’s pavilion, Kyles hosts An Evening with Cedric The Entertainer and Friends Oct. 25 at Peabody Opera House. The inaugural event includes entertainment from Cedric, as well as music from three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Scott. “You can believe it will be a good time with great music and great laughs,” Kyles says. “There will be a couple of surprises throughout the evening, and I plan on introducing a few talented local acts, as well. We want this to be about encouragement and the positive health of our community, which the women’s center will help provide for.” For tickets or more information, visit cedricandfriends.org.

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[ ON THE TABLE ] by jonathan carli | photos by bill barrett

[ THE PEACEMAKER LOBSTER & CRAB CO. ] 1831 sidney st. | 314.772.8858

[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE |

New England lobster shack in Benton Park

THE CHEF |

Kevin Nashan

THE PRICES |

Soups $5, Poorboys $7 to $12, Seafood boils and rolls: market priced

THE FAVORITES |

Watermelon Gazpacho, Fried Green Tomatoes, Soft-serve Ice Cream, Peacemaker Poorboy, Lobster Roll

A LOBSTER AND CRAB SHACK isn’t the and satisfying in its blend of sweet and spicy. An order creamy remoulade. House-made chips, thick and salty

first thing you’d expect to see in St. Louis. Yet Kevin Nashan has transformed the former Niche into a large, open space with laminated wood tables, aluminum chairs, tin-tub light fixtures, weathered-wood walls and ceilings, and a seaside vibe so authentic you can almost hear the tide come in.

The menu, naturally, follows suit—or rather leads the way with steamed Maryland crabs, seafood boils, lobster rolls, oysters and fried clams. Nashan promises the goods won’t dry up when the weather cools up East.

He says the menu will simply adjust, using whatever is available for the season—especially seafood from New Orleans. The one caveat? All this premium seafood is subject to availability, which means you’ll see a lot of ‘Mkt’ in the price column.

A starter of Watermelon Gazpacho certainly set the mood for the kind of food you’d expect from one of St. Louis’ most acclaimed chefs. The sweet and cold soup had a bite, and chunks of melon and cucumber—refreshing

of Fried Green Tomatoes ($3) offered wonderfully crisp and oil-free slices that were meaty and well-matched with sweet, rich remoulade. Better order them before the restaurant realizes they’re worth twice the price.

The Lobster Boil, $35 the night I visited, captured the casual, hands-on essence of coastal eating. The platter—a wax paper-coated sheet pan—was piled with the elements of a boil: new potatoes, corn on the cob, sausage, a hard-boiled egg, a biscuit and a 1-pounder.

Every element was well done and tasty, but I would have liked more corn—the 3-inch piece included simply isn’t enough—and less water (when I broke open the lobster, it soaked my platter).

No doubt, the featured attractions here are the sandwiches—like the restaurant’s namesake Peacemaker ($12), reputed to be so delicious, fishermen would offer it to their wives upon returning home after a night of carousing. Plump fried oysters share a hoagie with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, dilled pickles and

[ chef chat ]

>> kevin nashan WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO OPEN A SEAFOOD SHACK IN ST LOUIS?

It’s food I love, food I really wanted to bring to St Louis, and everyday food that I wanted to eat.

with a little bite, accompany all sandwiches.

The Lobster Roll ($22 that night) was every bit as good as 4.5 ounces of pure lobster meat sounds like it would be. It comes wedged between two thick slices of deliciously soft and buttered Italian-style bread.

I chose the meat ‘Maine-style,’ which is lightly tossed with mayo; the alternative, Connecticut-style, comes warm, tossed in butter.

I never thought I’d see Steamed Maryland Crabs ($25 for four) in St. Louis. Yet, authentic Blue Crabs they were, peppered with Old Bay and lined up, ready to be tackled. These were the real deal, and, although on the small side, they had good, sweet flavor. Desserts did not disappoint, with the peach pie ($5) scrumptiously fruity rather than overly sweet, its crust crisp and delicious.

Don’t miss the soft-serve ice cream, a tin dish of vanilla with a chocolate topping that coats and hardens all over, yielding a crust so thick, it’s almost impenetrable (remember the old Gold Brick topping?).

[ food • ŏ • lō • gy ]

GREEN TOMATO | A type of tomato with a piquant flavor, commonly fried, broiled or

added to relishes

GAZPACHO | A cold soup hailing from Andalusia in southern Spain and traditionally made with a base of pureed tomatoes and other vegetables, bread, olive oil and garlic.

BLUE CRAB | A type of crab named for its blue claws and dark blue-green shell and found along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. It is commonly eaten in the soft-shell stage.

FAVORITE SEAFOOD DISH

Paella

HOW ARE NEW ENGLAND AND NEW ORLEANS CUISINES SIMILAR?

[ aftertaste ] >>I really like that Kevin Nashan brought in something different. You just don’t see this kind of

The Acadians, the French settlers, settled in both areas

place in the Midwest, and while it’s not as good as on the coast, it’s pretty close.

— ALLEN S. OF RICHMOND HEIGHTS

MOST POPULAR DISH

And it’s genius to offer lobster rolls, one of the best foods on the planet!

Lobster boil and crab boil

>> I’ve been twice, and I love the atmosphere. It totally makes me feel like I’m in Kennebunkport. ‑—ABBY W. OF CLAYTON

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4. South had a great ♦ suit and the ♣ Ace; South bid four ♦s.

5. West bid four ♠s to make.

6. North with the ♠ void didn’t know if E/W could make four ♠s, so North bid five ♦s as a sacrifice.

7. Now the rub. East didn’t know whose hand it was and bid five ♠s.

8. South knew E/W could probably make five ♠s and that making six ♦s was a possibility.

South bid six ♦s.

9. West suddenly realized this might be a N/S hand and bid six ♠s for a sacrifice.

10. North still didn’t know whose hand it was and bid seven ♦s to save.

11. East had enough and passed.

12. South fainted.

13. With his Ace and two kings, West doubled.

ruffed four ♠s in dummy for 13 tricks.

Note: Even with a trump lead, declarer can make seven with a ♥ finesse. Some pairs got to five ♦s while others doubled five ♠s. Needless to say, making seven ♦s doubled, +1630, was best.

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Most of us know Nebraska only from 35,000 feet. Those who’ve gotten up-close and personal—i.e. looking out the car window along Interstate 80—think of it as a flat, featureless, vast expanse of nothingness. Only with smelly cows.

Y’all obviously haven’t seen the Sandhills yet, much less breathed them in. This is where folks get inspired to write phrases like ‘amber waves of grain,’ although it’s actually indigenous prairie grasses anchoring the sand dunes that cover one-third of the state. That’s 19,300 square miles … more than twice the size of Vermont.

The sky is just as big here as it is in Montana. On a clear day, you can see … well, we’ll let professional wanderer Charles Kuralt describe what it’s like to drive Nebraska

Highway 2, which traverses the region from east to west: “This road will take you to one of the last unexplored frontiers where vast treasures can be found,” notes Kuralt, who’s been around. He ranks it among America’s 10 most beautiful highways.

Since distance is measured in country miles out here, that’s a good thing. Beautiful views from the road can make a long drive an end in itself. And unless you can hop a freight to get from Point A to B in the Sandhills, plan to drive a lot.

The junction of NE 2 and U.S. 83, the very middle of the middle of nowhere, is as good a place as any to start your treasure hunt. Let’s call the cities of North Platte point A, and Valentine point B. They’re 130 miles apart. There are ranches in between, but no towns with more than 200 people (Thedford has 196).

So where do we go from here? Well, for a history trove on where the West was won, take 83 south to point A. For top-notch recreation, head north to point B. Either way, you’ll

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Coin flip: tails. We’re heading north to Valentine and the Niobrara National Scenic River, much of which flows through a national wildlife refuge. Wild this river is not. The only wet you may get is from your kayak or canoe paddle dripping on you. The rapids wouldn’t drown an ant, but there are waterfalls to enjoy along the way.

Still sound too rough for you? Well, you wouldn’t have to get your new Tory Burch kicks wet if we went tankin’. Really.

Back at the intersection where we started, after a short (well, 20-some miles) jog west on NE 2, you may board a flat, round, galvanized livestock tank on the Middle Loup River, a spring-fed stream that’s more like a narrow lake that moves.

Now, before heading south again, we should head east into a herd of bison in their natural element. Many of the

OPPOSITE PAGE FROM TOP: A man and his best friend glide past one of dozens of waterfalls; Buffalo at Perfect ‘10’ Bison Ranch THIS PAGE FROM TOP: The Sandhills; Cliffs attract ice climbers in the winter

800-some head of buffalo at the Perfect ‘10’ Bison Ranch are grizzled veterans who have established their own social order and are unfazed by horseback or ATV riders. They’re free-range and all-organic—yes, this is not a ‘no-kill’ shelter; David Hutchinson raises the gentle beasts for their meat.

And his burgers are good. You could spend all day here … and since you’ll be whooped, the ranch includes a B&B. By now, we’ve ventured a considerable distance east of our starting point. But probably not so far removed that GPS can’t help get us headed southwest, where the richest lode of history can be mined. So, take a deep breath, and … North Platte is where William ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody started the show that evolved into the modern rodeo. Then, as earlier in the 19th century, most pioneers used the Mormon and Oregon trails to journey west through the wide Platte River Valley.

The transcontinental railroad has always had a presence here; the Union Pacific today operates the world’s largest and busiest switching yard. Not far east is a relocated and restored stop for the famed, yet short-lived, Pony Express.

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[ the essentials ] Valentine boasts the NIOBRARA LODGE. Unfussy and modern, it’s a great place to lay your head after a busy day of river frolic or bicycling. Try THE ARROW HOTEL, a vintage sleepery with an authentic (not tacky) saloon feel in the center of a small town named Broken Bow; its BONFIRE GRILL, alone, is worth the stay. In Mullen, the SANDHILLS MOTEL is a great resting place before or after a Loup River tank float.

Golfers have innumerable sand hazards at THE PRAIRIE CLUB … well, mostly out of bounds, which is the Sandhills.

Open since 2010, there are 36 holes plus a 10-hole, par 30 ‘dessert’ course designed by Gil Hanse and a fourth course under construction, also by Hanse.

With four times more cows than people, Nebraska could use our help in reducing the four-legged population, one steak at a time. Valentine’S PEPPERMILL AND EK VALENTINE LOUNGE prepares some of the best beef anywhere from the state that’s second in U.S. production only to Texas. BAILEY’S AMERICAN CUISINE in downtown North Platte serves a delightful spin on mac ’n’ cheese, with pulled pork and bacon jam.

Find a craftsman who can make you a custom pair of cowboy boots. How about a purse repurposed from gaudy boot tops? Look up lapsed cowboy Kyle Rosfeld at SANDHILLS BOOT CO. in Cody. Or, why not a hat made from the genuine article, beaver felt? BAR-NONE HATS is a one-woman operation in Thedford.

If you’re not interested in the real deal, some of the most wonderfully cheesy trinkets anywhere dazzle in North Platte at FORT CODY.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Kaycee Orr-Hoffman works beaver pelt into a custom cowboy hat; A horse stands in front of a herd of goats; The Middle Loup River; Buffalo Bill built this fine home, Scout’s Rest, in 1886.

LEISURE

QUICK BITES] by suzanne corbett

[ all aboard ]

Railroading foodies and Polar Express fans can expect more than hot chocolate and killer chocolate chip cookies when they ride the HOLIDAY-THEMED TRAIN Nov. 22 through Dec. 28. Union Station Doubletree by Hilton’s executive chef RUSSELL CUNNINGHAM has planned holiday-themed treats for its passengers, along with optional Saturday and Sunday Polar Express character breakfasts.

[ stocking the cupboard ] LARDER & CUPBOARD

still has a bit of work to finish before it opens later this month in the former T. Rohan Design space along Maplewood’s downtown strip on Manchester. The latest addition to Kakao creator BRIAN PELLETIER’S culinary crown, the shop will stock its shelves with good food and unique delicacies from small producers, such as Salume Beddu. “Our focus is on small producers and the things you can’t find other places,” Pelletier says.

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series, which travels to destinations all over the world. LOU ROOK of Annie Gunn’s, JOSH GALLIANO of The Libertine, and GIAN NICCOLA COLUCCI of Cielo have signed on to teach farm-totable classes in each ship’s interactive Bon Appetit Culinary Center. The dishes will feature foods picked up during shore excursions to local markets and wineries.

[ beyond brown bag ]

Clayton can forget the brown bag and consider lunch in a white box, part of the newly expanded catering options offered at WHITEBOX EATERY. Recently opened in August, the company has expanded and fine-tuned its catering to specialize in small meetings, events and corporate functions. “Most menu items are available in one form or the other on the catering side,” says owner Brendan Marsden.

[ rocking the menu ]

Rock ‘n’ roll might be ageless, but menus definitely aren’t. That’s why after 35 years, HARD ROCK CAFE chefs have freshened up their menus, emphasizing house-made, all-American favorites. Besides three new dressed-up burgers, debut items rocking the menu include Cedar-wrapped Grilled Norwegian Salmon, Twisted Mac, Chicken & Cheese, and the Twist & Shout, a bacon-garnished Guinness, rum, chocolate and caramel milkshake.

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NOTEWORTHY 1 | ELLEARD HEFFERN FINE JEWELERS

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Our exquisite new line of Slane 18-karat gold jewelry includes a set of matte stacking rings, including one diamond eternity band. $4275, available exclusively at Elleard Heffern.

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2 | PURE BARRE ST. LOUIS – LADUE

Pure Barre, the largest barre exercise company in the nation, is coming to St. Louis this fall in the Ladue Crossing Shopping Center.

8885F Ladue Road | 314.721.9300 | purebarre.com/mo-ladue

3 | COCA

COCA executive director Kelly Pollock was selected for the National Arts Strategies’ Chief Executive Program in The Community and Culture Class. The highly competitive recruitment process identified top executive cultural leaders from around the world.

524 Trinity Ave. | 314.725.6555 | cocastl.org

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4 | LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY

Lindenwood University, established in 1827 in St. Charles, offers more than 120 degree programs in daytime, accelerated evening, and online formats.

209 S. Kingshighway St. 636.949.4949 | lindenwood.edu

5 | PAYNE FAMILY HOMES

Introducing the Louis Collection by Payne Family Homes: upscale homes with numerous amenities priced from the $490,000s.

10407 Baur Blvd. | 314.477.1218 paynefamilyhomes.com

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6 | ST. LOUIS HEALTH EQUIPMENT LENDING PROGRAM (HELP)

A medical equipment collection drive will take place at 12 designated Walgreens sites 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11.

Items will be refurbished for those in need at no cost.

314.567.4700 | stlhelp.org PICTURED: MICHAEL SINGER AND KELSEY CANNON HELPING WITH DONATIONS

7 | BROADVIEW SCREEN COMPANY

Phantom executive retractable screens, custom fit to patios, verandas, porches, lanais, large picture windows and telescoping walls, block out insects, excessive heat and glare.

12951 Gravois Road, Ste. 130 | 314.842.8888 | broadviewscreen.com

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Join us for our annual fundraising event, Ped-A-Palooza: The Art of Living, Oct. 17 at Randall Gallery. Enjoy a fun night with great food, music and a silent auction.

314.436.1324 | trailnet.org

9 | WHITFIELD SCHOOL

Join us 1 p.m. Nov. 2 for our open house. Meet faculty, students and parents, tour the campus, and learn about our academic and extracurricular programs.

175 S. Mason Road | 314.434.5141 | whitfieldschool.org

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10 | AMINI’S HOME RUGS & GAMES AND JAFFE LIGHTING

At Amini's Rug Renovation sale, choose from numerous unique, hand-knotted rugs at drastically reduced prices.

17377 Chesterfield Airport Road | 636.537.9200 | aminis.com

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11 | HOT METAL SALE: ART JEWELRY SALE

The Society for Midwest Metalsmiths' annual Hot Metal Art jewelry sale is the only St. Louis art show that focuses completely on jewelry, with about 25 artisans under one roof. 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at The Ethical Society. Admission is free.

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Donate your kids' gently used Halloween costumes from past years to benefit children at the Gateway180 shelter and transitional housing units. Drop costumes off at The Boulevard's covered breezeway 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11.

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Enjoy a live broadcast of the Mosby Home Improvement Show on KMOX 1120 AM. Get advice on home remodeling projects from our experts at the Builders Home & Remodeling Show, Oct. 10 through 12 at the St. Charles Convention Center.

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St. Louis native and saxophone legend David Sanborn kicks off the 20th annual Jazz at the Bistro season Oct. 8 through 11 in the newly renovated Ferring Jazz Bistro.

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Join the Rams for Monday Night Football Oct. 13 as they take on the San Francisco 49ers. All fans in attendance will receive a throwback foam stick in honor of the 15th anniversary of the Greatest Show On Turf.

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Kodner Gallery announces the arrival of new inventory for the upcoming holiday season, including fine artwork from Joan Miro, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Ernest Trova, Roy Lichtenstein, Marc Chagall, Edouard Cortes, Antoine Blanchard, Frederic S. Remington, Charles M. Russell, Thomas Hart Benton and more.

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[ ART ] adornment

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THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU >> With a star-studded ensemble cast featuring it: The Altman family patriarch passes away,

The Gallery of the University City Public Library Free | 314.727.3150 >> Adornment is a juried exhibition of fiber art by members of the Weavers’ Guild of St. Louis. The show features handwoven, hand-felted, hand-dyed, and handspun garments, accessories and fiber sculptures. Through Oct. 30.

Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Jason Bateman, Connie Britton, Rose Byrne and Adam Driver, it’s a shame This is Where I Leave You isn’t a better film. Perhaps most surprising is that this cast of hard-hitting comedians produces so few laughs, most of them revolving around a recent breast enhancement and a toddler’s bathroom habits. Adapted from Jonathan Tropper’s best-selling novel of the same name, the mix of comedy and drama never quite gels.

Although enjoyable enough, the film is more than a little formulaic (anyone remember August: Osage County?) and carries a whiff of sitcom about

now–1/4 drawing ambience: Alvin Boyarsky and the Architectural Association Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum | Free | kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu

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The Dark Room | Free | thedarkroomstl.com 10/3–2/1 tom huck: Bugs Laumeier Sculpture Park | Free | laumeiersculpturepark.org

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New Jewish Theatre | $13–$40 | newjewishtheatre.org

10/15–11/9 a midsummer night’s dream The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis | $21–$79.50 repstl.org

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7 p.m. | Endangered Wolf Center | $12–$15 endangeredwolfcenter.org This popular evening program is a fun and educational opportunity to hear unique and entertaining stories about wolves around an outdoor campfire while enjoying hot chocolate and cookies.

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resulting in his four grown, yet still bickering, children to return home to sit shiva for him. Each brings along enough baggage—divorce, fertility issues, unhappy marriages, immaturity—to fuel the movie’s plot, but no character rises much above a cliché, perhaps with the exception of Driver’s Philip, the classic family screw-up. He steals nearly every scene he’s in, and it’s not a stretch to see how the older, sophisticated character played by Connie Britton ends up falling for him.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? It’s worth a rental. —S.Z.

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CLASSIC OF THE WEEK Grease Sing-A-Long (1978) | Chesterfield Galaxy 14 Cine | Oct. 6

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10/2 toast to independence: fundraiser

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benefiting Pathways to Independence 4:30–8:30 p.m. | Urban Chestnut | $10–$35 pathways2independence.com

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2–10 p.m. | The Grove | Free | thegrovestl.com

10/6 vintage bike night st. louis

6–10 p.m. | Schlafly Bottleworks | Free | schlafly.com

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11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Eureka | Free scarecrowfestivaleureka.com >> Celebrate the invasion of the scarecrows with games, music, activities, food and more throughout Eureka.

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8 p.m. | The Pageant | $25–$30 | thepageant.com

10/3 ringo starr & his all-starr band

8 p.m. | The Fox Theatre | $49.50–$127.50 | fabulousfox.com

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8 p.m. | The Pageant | $27.50–$30 | thepageant.com

10/6 the used & taking back sunday 7 p.m. | The Pageant | $30–$35 thepageant.com

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8 p.m. | Ameristar Casino Discovery Ballroom | $25–$50 800.745.3000 >> Special guest Sherry Farmer, on-air personalty of 103.3 KLOU, will emcee this year’s event featuring Steve Davis as Elvis and the RiverTown Sound Quartet. The show is hosted by Little Patriots Embraced, an organization that serves military families.

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Treating patients with voice, laryngeal and swallowing disorders

LOUD &UNIVERSITY CLEAR [WASHINGTON PHYSICIANS by tony di martino “WORDS MEAN MORE THAN WHAT IS SET DOWN ON PAPER,” asking a few questions. But we also said the late poet Maya Angelou. “It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” But the voice is a delicate instrument. The larynx, which contains the vocal chords, is vulnerable to problems that can cause pain, interfere with breathing and swallowing, and create barriers to communication.

The Voice and Airway Center at Washington University specializes in treating a wide range of airway problems and vocal disorders, from hoarseness to spasmodic dysphonia, which causes vocal chords to squeeze too tightly. “Our voices play a major role in how we interact with others, and vocal problems can disrupt our daily activities,” says Dr. Joseph Bradley of Washington University Physicians and assistant professor of otolaryngology at the School of Medicine. “But these days there are effective, minimally invasive treatments for most voice issues.”

The most common problem is hoarseness, which can become permanent if not diagnosed and treated properly. “Anything can cause it: talking too much, screaming at a ball game, upper respiratory infections, aging, acid reflux, nodules and polyps, or the early stages of cancer of the vocal chords,” explains Bradley, who joined the Voice and Airway Center team following a residency at Washington University and a fellowship in laryngology at Emory University in Atlanta.

The center, located in the Central West End with a second office opening soon in Creve Coeur, offers an integrated approach. “All patients are assessed by a specially trained physician and a speech pathologist,” says Bradley, who also practices at BarnesJewish Hospital. “Diagnostic methods can be as simple as listening to the voice and

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offer high-tech procedures such as stroboscopy, in which an endoscopic strobe light measures the speed of vocal chord vibrations and can detect lesions.” Treatment varies from voice therapy for minor overuse or misuse issues to microsurgery for severe nodules and polyps. Lasers, implants DR. JOSEPH BRADLEY OF THE VOICE AND AIRWAY CENTER and injections of filler materials can be used to repair, strengthen and reposition damaged vocal chords.

A recent patient suffered from vocal chord paralysis following extensive surgery for thyroid cancer, Bradley recalls. “Her voice was weak, she could barely cough, and she choked whenever she tried to eat, drink and swallow,” he says. Using mild sedation and a local anesthetic, he inserted a permanent implant in the injured chord and repositioned it to the middle of the larynx, so it could once again make contact with the opposite chord and produce strong vibrations.

Results were immediate. “Right after I inserted the implant, I asked her how she was doing,” Bradley recalls. “When she spoke, you should have seen her face! ‘Oh my gosh, that’s my real voice!’ she said. ‘I haven’t heard it in so long!’ We were as thrilled as she was. To hear a change for the better in a person’s voice and have a positive impact on their health and well-being is incredibly satisfying.”

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Inflammation, a reaction to foreign substances, is the body’s natural way to fight illness. But when inflammation, the inflammatory response is activated unnecessarily, it can signal a whole world of problems. a double-edged sword “In certain contexts, inflammation is essential to fighting infectious disease, but in other contexts, particularly in the modern world, it goes out of whack,” says Dr. Mark S. Dykewicz, allergist and immunologist at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. “It’s the body’s response to invaders. Typically, white blood cells are going into tissues, which causes swelling.”

As blood rushes to the site of an infection or injury, the inflammatory response brings redness, swelling, joint pain and possibly stiffness. The increased blood flow might make the site feel warm. “If you have a cut and see a little red area, that means your immune system is kicking in. As long as it doesn’t get out of control, that’s good,” says F. Afua Bromley, an acupuncturist at Acupuncture Saint Louis. “If there is an infection, inflammation means your body recognizes a foreign substance and is getting it out.”

A HISTORICAL NECESSITY Some inflammatory responses might seem unnecessary today. The reason, Dykewicz says, is that our predecessors needed those responses to combat the very real threats they faced on a daily basis, due to lack of clean water, basic medicines, indoor plumbing or food refrigeration.

“In our modern living environment, we have fewer infections than our prehistoric ancestors did,” Dykewicz says. “In those days, you wanted a very robust inflammatory response to get rid of organisms. Now, we often seem to have a system gone awry.”

IT’S COMPLICATED Inflammation is involved in diseases ranging from acne, asthma and allergies to rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel diseases. “When you look at coronary artery disease, there are a lot of data that indicate inflammation gone awry is driving that process, as well,” Dykewicz says.

The inflammatory response can be prompted by something as simple as a splinter or, for some people, common foods. “Processed sugars, in particular, can cause an inflammatory response in the body at the cellular level,” Bromley says.

And then there’s the common cold.

When you have a cold, a stuffy nose is due to swelling of the nasal linings, Dykewicz explains. “Another part of the inflammatory response is the production of mucus that causes a runny nose and congestion.” Allergies and asthma are additional examples of inflammation gone awry. Dykewicz says with asthma you have two things going on: The airways are swollen, and bronchospasms constrict the muscles that encircle the airways.

GETTING RELIEF Acupuncture is one avenue for inflammation relief, Bromley says. The goal, she explains, “is to help the body operate at a better level of homeostasis.

Often, we see inflammation of the joints and muscles; we do points distally or locally to decrease inflammation and increase blood and lymphatic circulation.”

By increasing lymphatic circulation, acupuncture helps take waste cells away so there is increased blood flow and cellular regeneration occurs, she explains.

Acupuncture is based on the body’s channels of energy. “Anytime there is pain or a disease, it is caused by an imbalance along those channels,” Bromley says.

“I can do a point on your hand to treat headache or neck pain because that channel is increasing. From a Western medicine standpoint, it is helping to balance the central nervous system.”

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The immune system is on constant alert in our personal mystery novel, detecting invaders that might cause bodily harm. Usually its detective work is accurate in identifying the culprit and rooting him out of the household. But occasionally, the immune system gets terribly confused and starts attacking friend instead of foe.

“An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system has decided that you—your own tissues and cells—are a germ, and it mounts an attack against itself,” explains Dr. Alfred Kim, co-director of the lupus clinic in the division of rheumatology at Washington University School of Medicine. That response can cause multiple sclerosis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s syndrome and any of the other 80 autoimmune diseases identified by the National Institutes of Health. Autoimmune diseases affect 2 to 3 percent of our population, says Kim, and he notes the numbers tend to be increasing, possibly because we are doing a better job of diagnosing them.

WHODUNNIT? Kim likens the body’s reaction to what happens when we get a flu shot. “After you are vaccinated with the flu vaccine, your body develops flu antibodies that protect you against flu viruses,” he says. If you have an autoimmune disease, “for some reason your body is making antibodies against itself, and those auto-antibodies can generate inflammatory responses in your tissue.”

The immune system, even in the 21st century, remains mysterious. “The actual mechanism of how we make antibodies is still controversial and speculative,” Kim notes. “There are numerous ideas and hypotheses, none of which may explain it for a specific patient.”

The culprit might be familial. “There is some heritability,” he notes. “If one identical twin has the disease, the other twin will have the disease about 30 percent of the time. That tells us a couple of interesting things.”

LITTLE-KNOWN CULPRIT Sjogren’s syndrome, one autoimmune disease often diagnosed first by your ophthalmologist, can be related to other problems, says Dr. Jay Pepose, medical director of the Pepose Vision Institute.

Identified in 1933 by a Swedish ophthalmologist, the syndrome’s most pronounced symptoms are dry eyes and mouth.

Few have heard of it, but Pepose says that needs to change. “We think there are 4 million people in the U.S. with Sjogren’s, but only about 1 million have been diagnosed,” he says. “It is a multi-system disorder that can be associated with other autoimmune diseases—rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, for example.

It can progress to severe organ damage and lymphoma. It has so many manifestations, the average patient has symptoms for almost five years before they are given the correct diagnosis.”

Sjogren’s syndrome attacks moisture-producing glands. Dry eyes feel painfully scratchy, and a dry mouth is prone to oral disease.

Chewing and swallowing are difficult. “We postulate that there is a hormonal factor involved, because the ratio of patients is nine women to one man,” Pepose says. He says it usually first appears in middle-aged women, with tennis star Venus Williams being one of its most visible victims.

Artificial tears can protect dry eyes. Ongoing dental care will be needed, and a rheumatologist will care for other parts of the body that are affected. “The prognosis varies,” Pepose says, “but early diagnosis can make an important difference by monitoring the patient for lymphoma and complications that affect other organs.”

THE ROLE OF STRESS Too much stress can disrupt the biochemical responses that fight infections and maintain energy levels. “Most people don’t understand that the immune system is hardwired into your nervous system,” says Dr. Brenda L. Kingen of Kingen Chiropractic Wellness Center.

“Immunity is directly tied to stress levels,” adds Mark Lumpkin, a massage therapist at the Aquarius Wellness Center for the Healing Arts. “A lot of studies have shown that there is so much biochemical response when we are stressed. The body produces cortisol, which is directly related to what we call the ‘fight, flight or freeze syndrome.’”

This response fires off a flood of hormones that divert the body’s energy to survival mode—great if you’re being chased by a bear. Not so great if you aren’t. “When you are stressed by things going on at work or home, your body produces more cortisol,” Lumpkin says. “Your body does things like hold on to calories, which means you gain weight. You don’t necessarily sleep as well, and your thought patterns can be disturbed. Your immune function also can be less effective.”

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RELAX, OR PAY FOR IT Stress gathers during long hours at the desk and computer, localizing in the neck and shoulders, says Kingen. “Changes in posture, which most of us have due to today’s technology, can affect your nervous system,” she says. Chiropractors call this altered positioning of the vertebra subluxation and treat it with spinal manipulation. “Then there is not as much interference in the nervous system, which allows your body to work better and withstand factors that can cause the immune system to break down,” Kingen says.

Massage therapy also addresses stress in the musculoskeletal system. “When people come in, we can feel tight spots, or knots, in the tissues,” Lumpkin says. “A lot of people carry them in the upper back, between the shoulder blades, and up through the neck into the back of the head. Another issue is the lower back, caused by sitting in a desk chair all day and not getting up to move around.”

Releasing this tightness through massage relaxes the entire body, Lumpkin adds. “It will help drop those stress and cortisol levels.”

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CHANGE STARTS WITH YOU Physical activity drains stress and promotes health, Kingen says. “I always tell people to exercise. It is another thing that boosts your immune system.” She notes another simple, yet crucial, self-care step is getting enough sleep.

And remember the saying, You are what you eat? Turns out nutrition can either boost your immunity or tank it. “You want to practice what I call ‘eating clean,’” Kingen says. “Avoid simple sugar, sugary juices and alcohol. That sugar is going to make your system more challenged and cause more inflammation in your body. Eat colorful vegetables, healthy fruits and protein.”

She also recommends an adequate supply of vitamin D, which can help boost the immune system and fight autoimmune diseases. Dairy products can be a source, but Kingen recommends brief sun exposure without sunscreen a few days a week.

While the immune system stands guard against harmful little organisms, an estimated 500 good bacteria are working in the digestive system to aid in food digestion and support it. A probiotic supplement, which contains such helpful organisms, is a daily part of Kingen’s personal health routine. “If your digestive system isn’t functioning well because you don’t have the good bacteria, probiotics provide that.”

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WHAT’S YOUR FITNESS

Plastic Surgery

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ROUTINE?]

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Choices following diagnosis of breast cancer

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I train six days a week, with one day off. Most days I’ll train twice, once in the morning and once in the evening.

Some days I’ll go to the track twice, once to train on technical things and once to work on speed, acceleration and starts. Three times a week I’ll do strength training, and once or twice a week I’ll work in the pool, swimming laps or performing strengthening exercises for my shoulder.

Breast reconstruction is a physically and emotionally rewarding procedure for women that lost a breast to cancer. The creation of a new breast can significantly improve your self-image, self-confidence and quality of life. Surgery can give you a relatively normal looking breast, however reconstructed breasts will never look or feel exactly the same as the breast that was removed.

Breast reconstruction is a highly individualized procedure. There are a number of options open to women depending on their diagnosis and discussions with their surgeon and oncologist.

Lumpectomy and radiation can sometimes leave a significant difference between the treated breast and an untreated breast. These differences can be adjusted depending on the patient’s desire. The breasts can be augmented, reduced or lifted to achieve greater symmetry.

When a mastectomy is recommended the patient can elect to go ahead with immediate reconstruction. Frequently reconstruction can be achieved with a tissue expander and subsequent permanent implant. This can be performed even when radiation and chemotherapy are planned after the surgical procedure. If the mastectomy is performed without reconstruction and radiation is required then secondary reconstruction may require the use of a flap. The back and the abdomen are the most common donor sides. It is not uncommon in unilateral mastectomy and reconstruction to have to do something to the opposite breast in order to achieve symmetry. This may require enlargement or breast augmentation, Mastopexy or lifting of the breast and or breast reduction. These usually can be combined with one of the stages of the tissue expander or flap procedures so that no additional surgery may be required.

WHEN SHE’S NOT working toward her Ph.D. in movement science from Washington University, Kerri Morgan trains on the track.

Although her movement is limited from the chest down, that hasn’t stopped her from becoming a highly decorated athlete.

She has participated in multiple international competitions, winning a number of medals in track and field events, including gold in the 2012 U.S. Paralympic trials, gold and silver in the 2010 IPC World Championship, and bronze in the 2012 Paralympic Games. She also won gold in the 2009 rugby Americas Zone Championship.

Paralyzed since age 1 after a childhood illness, Morgan didn’t have a chance to participate in competitive sports growing up. “I never had that competitive fire in myself met, because there just weren’t opportunities for it,” she says. “I swam on the neighborhood and high school teams, but I couldn’t compete because I was swimming against able-bodied kids. In my 20s, when I started to see opportunities become available, I realized I could really compete at these top levels.”

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KERRI MORGAN WITH HER TRAINER, STEVEN BUNN, AND DOG TWIX

Before delving into track and field, Morgan played rugby, joining the U.S. Paralympic Team in 2009, the first woman to do so. “I started playing for social and health reasons, and I began to see opportunities to take the sport to a higher level,” she says. She switched gears to track and field when she didn’t make the team the following year.

Training with a disability requires special care. In Morgan’s case, she has to keep her arms protected from injury. “I use my arms for everything in my life,” she says. “I have to take care of my shoulders, do rotator-cuff exercises, have clean, efficient biomechanics and not put any more stress on joints than is necessary.”

Unable to fully sweat, Morgan keeps a spray bottle on hand to cool down and schedules training to avoid the hottest hours of the day.

Morgan credits her support system for contributing to her success. “As an athlete with a disability, it’s super important to have the right equipment and lots of support, and I’m fortunate to have a really strong coach and good family and friends,” she says.

In some situations a bilateral mastectomy may be recommended in high risk patients. Depending on the size of the breast and the desire of the patient tissue expanders will often work well in this setting. The expander can be placed at the time of the mastectomy and then serially inflated to the desired size, this is then followed by a second stage for removal of the expander and placement of the permanent implant. Nipple reconstruction can be performed at a later date under a local anesthetic as an outpatient. Generally tattooing of the nipple areolar complex can then be performed in the office.

Usually most reconstruction can be performed in six months to a year.

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by karyn meyer WHILE MEDITATION ROOMS, monthly massage therapy and limo service

might be the norm for Google employees, such amenities typically aren’t found at local real estate companies. RedKey Realty Leaders is the exception. Owner and CEO Jill Butler believes in doing business differently and understands that a comfortable work environment for her staff leads to a higher level of service for her clients.

Butler’s career path began in advertising and marketing, but real estate seemed like the perfect fit after she became a mom of two. “My dad, who owned a real estate company, told me not to do it,” she jokes. “Now, of course, he loves the idea.” After working as both an agent and sales manager at various local real estate companies for 10 years, she was ready to leave the corporate franchise environment to start her own business, one that would offer a more personal approach for both agent and clients. In 2012, she opened RedKey Realty Leaders, which focuses on serving the central corridor, and immediately attracted leading agents who shared her philosophy.

Butler says the dedication of her team, which consists of 75 agents and five office staffers, sets the agency apart. “Ultimately our focus is on buyers and sellers, but it all starts with a strong foundation,” she says. She explains it as a ripple effect: her commitment to keeping staff members happy means they in turn provide the agents with a high level of service, which leads to agents doing the same for clients.

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BROKER KLAUS BANK, OWNER/CEO JILL BUTLER

Butler says she is always looking for ways to boost office morale and create a productive but enjoyable work environment. “I want agents to possess great skills and be knowledgeable about the market, but I also want them to have a lot of fun.” And Butler goes above and beyond to deliver on this goal. The office has a meditation room that serves as a ‘time out’ space, and a non-smoking cigar bar provides a place to relax with a glass of wine and meet clients. “The whole atmosphere is very welcoming and engaging, and employees appreciate that,” Butler points out. Other perks include a monthly office visit from a massage therapist and a company limo. “We take clients to the closing in a limo as a way of saying thanks for their business and to make it a celebration,” Butler says. It’s also the mode of transportation for monthly birthday lunches and is often donated to charitable causes with which RedKey agents are involved.

She notes that realtors have a very important job, and a team mentality means greater rewards for agents and clients. “We all act as ambassadors for St. Louis, which I think is the best-kept secret in the U.S.,” she says, citing the city’s affordable housing, cultural institutions and easy-to-navigate traffic. “It’s a privilege to serve clients on such a personal level. We are an integral part of helping them find the perfect fit for their families. Much of real estate has become very transactional, but I believe the focus should remain on people and relationships.”

REDKEY REALTY LEADERS, LOCATED AT 10333 CLAYTON ROAD, IS A LOCAL, INDEPENDENT AGENCY THAT SPECIALIZES IN HIGHLY PERSONALIZED CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS ALONG THE CENTRAL CORRIDOR. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.692.7200 OR VISIT REDKEYSTLOUIS.COM. PICTURED ON THE COVER, STANDING: JILL BALABAN, ELIZABETH MURPHY AND STACEY BRIDSON. SEATED: JILL BUTLER AND KLAUS BANK. COVER DESIGN BY JON FOGEL | COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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HD flat-screens are so 2010. According to Aaron Walbrandt of Walbrandt Technologies, the hottest thing for homes is 4K, also known as UHD (ultra-high definition) with four times as many pixels as current HDTVs. Samsung pairs this with its new 105-inch curved-screen television for the ultimate home viewing experience.

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1132 HAMPTON PARK DRIVE | HAMPTON PARK 6 BEDROOMS, 5 FULL & 3 HALF BATHS $1,499,000 Beautiful architectural details combine with comfort in this spacious family home located on park-like lot.

40 LEMP ROAD | KIRKWOOD 10 ACRE WOODED ESTATE $1,385,000 Beautiful 10-acre custom-built home on historic grounds. Borders the Powder Valley Nature Preserve.

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8010 PERSHING | CLAYTON 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS $1,050,000 This sleek, contemporary townhome offers fantastic amenities & quality craftsmanship. Full of natural light.

10822 KENNERLY ROAD | SUNSET HILLS 4 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $999,000 This truly unique home offers many extras, including an indoor pool, 2 wine cellars, catering kitchen, plus more!

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Gourmet kitchen, 3 bdrm suites & large, private deck.

NEW LISTING! 1 SCARSDALE LANE | LADUE SCHOOLS 4 BEDROOMS, 4 BATHS $699,800 Sophisticated home with updated eat-in kitchen, finished lower level and pool.

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16762 BENTON TAYLOR DRIVE | CHESTERFIELD 5 BEDROOMS, 4½ BATHS $579,000 Beautiful & spacious home with traditional floor plan, luxury kitchen, 3-car garage, patio & private yard.

NEW LISTING! 6340 CLAYTON RD. #202 | CLAYTON SCHOOLS 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS $450,000 Corner unit with custom upgrades! 3-sided fireplace, “disappearing” bar, gourmet kitchen & large deck.

5175 ROSEMOUNT DRIVE | WELDON SPRING 4 BEDROOMS, 5½ BATHS $375,000 Situated on a professionally landscaped 1.86-acre lot, this light-filled home offers four bedroom suites.

NEW LISTING! 829 WARDER AVENUE | UNIVERSITY CITY 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS $259,000 First floor master, charming sunroom, fireplace, rich hardwood floors & fenced yard. Close to Clayton.

657 SHADOWRIDGE | WILDWOOD 4 BEDROOMS, 3½ BATHS $369,900 Come home & relax in this meticulously maintained 2 story.

Brick to ceiling fireplace, wet bar & vaulted master suite.

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801 SOUTH SKINKER #4A | CENTRAL WEST END 1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH $225,000 Exceptional space that has been revised & reworked.

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FINISHED CEILINGS

Ugly drop ceilings are a thing of the past. Today’s homeowners are opting for a more finished look in the lower level that echoes the design of the main floor, complete with crown molding and recessed lighting, like this contemporary media room by Savvy Surrounding Style.

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Many wine enthusiasts are incorporating temperature-controlled wine cellars or built-in wine storage/refrigeration in finished lower levels. Mosby Building Arts architect Brian Yount, AIA, transitioned this basement from a children’s playground to a more adult retreat. “Unused game or utility rooms in the basement are prime spaces to convert to wine cellars,” he says.

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For smaller spaces, these super-sleek, multifunctional gaming/dining tables from the Urban Legacy line by Legacy Billiards (available locally at Amini’s) are a perfect fit. Offered in both pool and shuffleboard format with various finishes, they make the transition from gaming to dining simple and stylish, with a top to accommodate seating for eight.

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1042 Wings Road, St. Albans Offered at $3,960,000.

24 Oakleigh Lane, Ladue Offered at $1,985,000.

5105 Lindell Boulevard, CWE Offered at $1,695,000.

12 Hillvale Drive, Clayton Offered at $1,495,000.

508 Heron Court, St. Albans New ListiNg. Offered at $4,400,000.

22 Westmoreland Place, CWE Offered at $1,475,000.

5505 Lindell Boulevard, CWE Offered at $1,599,000.

729 Highway H, Troy Offered at $1,195,000.

26 Maryhill Drive, Ladue New ListiNg. $1,100,000. Open 10/5, 1-3 PM.

43 Rio Vista, Ladue Offered at $799,000.

1178 Hampton Park, Richmond Heights Offered at $795,000.

505 Pheasant Run Circle, St. Albans New ListiNg. Offered at $2,495,000.

7909 Kingsbury Boulevard, Clayton New ListiNg. Offered at $749,000.

3 Whitfield Lane, Ladue New ListiNg. Offered at $749,000.

4 Edgewood Drive, Ladue New ListiNg. Offered at $2,000,000.

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Visit us Open sunday, Oct. 5th 8919 pine acre road, Ladue. $929,000.

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8 arBor road, Olivette. $899,000.

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67 woodoaks traiL, Ladue. $825,000.

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305 n. BeMiston ave., Clayton. $819,000.

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43 rio vista, Ladue. $799,000.

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10129 Conway Road, Ladue new Listing. Offered at $699,999.

231 St. Andrews, St. Albans new Listing. Offered at $639,000.

17720 Greystone Terrace Drive, Wildwood Offered at $550,000. open 10/5, 1-3 pM.

17720 greystone terr. dr., Wildwood. $550,000. 1-3 PM

200 South Brentwood, Unit 3A, Clayton new Listing. Offered at $409,000.

929 Alanson Drive, University City Offered at $279,000. open 10/5, 1-3 pM.

7520 Oxford Drive, Unit 2W, Clayton new Listing. Offered at $279,000.

116 north Central Avenue, Unit 1S, Clayton Offered at $277,900.

NEW LISTINGS

978 cHapeL oaks road, Frontenac. This 4BR, 2.5BA home is a must see! Home has fabulous space and just needs a few of your special touches! $595,000. open 10/5, 1-3 pM

9746 Litzsinger road, Ladue. 3+ acre French Country home with view of Old Warson golf course. One of a kind, this luxury home really defies description! $5,750,000 508 Heron court, St. Albans. A breathtaking panoramic view suits this English country home with carriage house. Overlooks the Missouri River and St. Charles County. $4,400,000 505 pHeasant run circLe, St. Albans. Stone walls and floorto-ceiling stone fireplaces. Beautiful gardens and custom window boxes in private front porch with elevated views. $2,495,000 10412 Litzsinger road, Frontenac. A Johnson-built home on a private acre with every amenity. 3 family rooms, first floor master and a significant finished lower level. $2,200,000 1041 Lay road, Ladue. This 7-year-old custom designed residence, evocative of a Tuscan villa, features remarkable detailing both inside and out. $2,200,000 4 edgewood road, Ladue. 1930 French Chateau. There are two exquisite octagonal rooms, en-suite bedrooms, millwork, pool and detail in design. $2,000,000 3 oakLeigH Lane, Ladue. This updated Country French manor is a mix of refined and rustic with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and incredible chef’s kitchen all on 2 acres. $1,560,000 2256 nortH BaLLas road, Town & Country. Tucked away on 1+ acre, this house has it all. Features pool, arbored pergola and outdoor kitchen! $1,350,000. open 10/5, 1-3 pM 3 wendover Lane, Ladue. Grand 4 bedroom, 5 bath home offers well-designed updates, lovely terraces and patios.

Two-story addition with private master suite. $1,175,000 3 godwin Lane, Ladue. A stately two-story home with beautiful millwork and light-filled rooms. 1st floor master, office, family room and bedroom on 2nd floor. $1,130,000 26 MaryHiLL drive, Ladue. Renovated home features over 4,200 square feet of sophisticated living space and a sparkling pool. Two-car garage. $1,100,000. open 10/5, 1-3 pM 16 waverton drive, Ladue. 4 bedroom, 5 bath new home. Exceptional luxury and details including state-of-theart kitchen, theatre and workout room. $1,050,000 3 Harcourt drive, Clayton. 2-story, 5 bedroom home in Clayton School District! Very handsome and well-maintained Claverach Park residence. $980,000 13660 sturBridge road, Town & Country. Captivating 4BR with updated custom kitchen opening to hearth room.

Large deck and private setting. $749,900. open 10/5, 1-3 pM 7909 kingsBury BouLevard, Old Town Clayton. Beautiful and spacious townhome. First floor has 10’ ceilings, finished lower level and spacious 3-car private garage. $749,000 3 wHitfieLd Lane, Ladue. Charm abounds in this wonderful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Beautiful pool, finished lower level, and sunroom. $749,000 10129 conway road, Ladue. Ranch offering a spectacular master suite with Terrazzo floor, finished lower level, saltwater pool, and hot tub! A perfect retreat! $699,999 30 vouga Lane, Frontenac. First time on the market, this charming 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch with full walkout sits on 2.63 acres! $649,000. open 10/5, 1-3 pM 231 st. andrews, St. Albans. Custom atrium ranch sits at the end of a private drive. Bright and the open floor plan with a screened-in porch and large bar area. $639,000

1837 woodfin court, Kirkwood. Updated kitchen, wood floors, finished walkout lower level on a cul-de-sac lot! Screened porch, 2 fireplaces and 4 full baths! $579,900 11935 LiLLian avenue, Des Peres. Seven year old, Lewis built, 4+BR, 3+BA home. Hardwood floors throughout.

Finished basement. $524,900. open 10/5, 1-3 pM 200 soutH Brentwood, #3a, Clayton. This spectacular unit has an open floor plan plus a lovely master suite with a large updated bath and walk-in closet. $409,000 15 MagnoLia drive, Ladue. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in a great Ladue location! Includes spacious living room, eat-in kitchen and updated full bath. $389,000 7520 oxford drive, unit 2w, Clayton. 2 bedroom 2 bath condo in the Moorlands. Includes updated kitchen, breakfast area, and screened-in porch. $279,000 7520 gannon avenue, University City. This charming 2 bedroom, 1+ bath cottage will not disappoint! Awesome deck and fenced landscaped yard. $259,000 936 nortH spoede road, Creve Coeur. Sought after condominium with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Vaulted ceiling, built-in bookshelves and new master bath! $239,000 11514 sandy view drive, Pattonville Schools. Sophisticated one-level townhome in sought-after Westport Crossing!

Light-filled, spacious rooms and in pristine condition! $179,900

LuxuryCollection 1042 wings road, St. Albans.

21 upper Ladue, Ladue.

38 gLen eagLes, Ladue.

24 oakLeigH Lane, Ladue.

10 overBrook drive, Ladue.

5105 LindeLL BouLevard, CWE. 395 HigHway v, Troy.

850 kent road, Ladue.

5505 LindeLL BouLevard, CWE. 22 upper Ladue, Ladue.

5175 LindeLL BouLevard, CWE. 12 HiLLvaLe, Clayton.

50 portLand pLace, CWE. 22 westMoreLand pLace, CWE. 15862 ricHBorougH road, Chesterfield.

2019 s. Mason rd., Town & Country.

15 cLerMont Lane, Ladue.

729 HigHway H, Troy.

650 MoreL court, St. Albans.

10 country Life acres, Village of Country Life Acres.

803 soutH warson road, Ladue.

8919 pine acre road, Ladue.

8 arBor road, Olivette.

14 dunLeitH, Ladue.

108 cLuB creek ct., St. Albans.

40 wasHington terrace, CWE. 5925 LindeLL BouLevard, CWE. 17360 orrviLLe road, Wildwood.

2378 HigHway JJ, Elsberry.

405 conway gardens Lane, Creve Coeur.

67 woodoaks traiL, Ladue.

305 n. BeMiston ave., Clayton.

43 rio vista, Ladue.

25 Brookwood road, Town & Country.

1178 HaMpton park, Richmond Heights.

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929 aLanson drive, University City. $279,000.

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RESIDEnTIAL HOMES 9960 HoLListon court, Ladue.

1425 wHeatfieLd Lane, St. Albans.

17516 orrviLLe road, Wildwood.

17720 greystone terrace drive, Wildwood.

12674 conway road, Creve Coeur.

99 oLd farM road, Foley.

791 Bordeaux circLe, St. Albans.

208 tiMBer trace, St. Albans.

1616 dearBorn dr., Warson Woods.

10432 capitoL pLace, Frontenac.

4474 MaryLand avenue, CWE. 12 foxBoro road, Ladue.

7946 teasdaLe avenue, University City.

3140 russeLL BLvd., St. Louis.

4153 west pine, CWE. 2513 trenton station, St. Charles.

1374 Mosswoods drive, Fenton.

7504 gannon avenue, University City.

7217 LindeLL BLvd., University City.

16212 trade winds ct., Wildwood.

929 aLanson drive, University City.

3556 st. aLBans road, St. Albans.

1040 goLden orcHard dr., O’Fallon.

503 gLenMeadow drive, Ballwin.

532 centraL pLace, Kirkwood.

7021 trainor court, St. Louis.

620 soutH 6tH street, St. Charles.

424 rose HiLL west, Kirkwood.

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7520 Gannon Avenue, University City new Listing. Offered at $259,000.

COnDOMInIUM/VILLA HOMES 768 Bordeaux circLe, St. Albans. $465,000 1612 Mississippi ave., Lafayette Square. $419,000 7560 wydown BouLevard, #1c, Clayton. $369,000 116 nortH centraL avenue, #1s, Clayton. $277,900 725 s. skinker, #7s, Saint Louis. $265,000 7515 BuckingHaM dr., #3s, Clayton. $215,000 815 westwood drive, #1n, Clayton. $199,000 541 rosedaLe, #102, St. Louis. $159,900 801 soutH skinker BLvd., #3a, St. Louis. $150,000 921 soutH HanLey rd., #e, Clayton. $139,000 1509 Hedgeford drive, unit 3, Chesterfield. $123,000 123 w. woodBine avenue, unit H, Kirkwood. $94,900

936 north Spoede Road, Creve Coeur new Listing. Offered at $239,000.

LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS 318 wardenBurg farMs dr., Wildwood.

1055 wings road, St. Albans.

2330 ossenfort road, Glencoe.

302 wardenBurg farMs, Wildwood.

303 wardenBurg farMs,Wildwood.

317 wardenBurg farMs, WIldwood.

916 BLuff road, Pevely.

4114 HigHway dd, Salem.

72 acre Horse farM, Bunker.

1133 wings road, St. Albans.

1138 wings road, St. Albans.

73 acre aQuatic farM, Bunker.

Lot 4 Breton woods ct., Wildwood.

Lot 5 Breton woods ct., Wildwood.

Lot 3 Breton woods ct., Wildwood.

Lot 6 Breton woods ct., Wildwood.

Lot 7 Breton woods ct., Wildwood.

Lot 8 Breton woods ct., Wildwood.

Lot 11 Breton woods ct., Wildwood.

Lot 12 Breton woods ct., Wildwood.

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A QUIET ELEGANCE by stephanie zeilenga | photos by suzy gorman

Down a quiet, tree-lined street in Clayton’s Brentmoor Park sits the home of Dr. T.S. and Meeaeng Park. A 1911 turn-of-the-century beauty, it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Inside, the Parks have created an elegant, soothing oasis that incorporates decor hinting at the couple’s Korean roots.

T&S | How long have you and Dr. Park lived in the home?

MP: My husband bought this house in 1990, and I moved in 10 years ago. He fell in love with it and its ‘wow’ effect immediately.

T&S | How would you describe your decorating style?

MP | My husband loves floral patterns, but I like more muted tones, so we’ve had to compromise. Design-wise, we try to keep it in the spirit of the house’s history.

T&S | Have you renovated or updated much?

MP | It’s pretty much all original. Because it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places, we’re not really supposed to renovate, especially the exterior. Even the kitchen is almost entirely original.

T&S | What is your favorite room?

MP | The butler’s pantry. It holds a lot of dishes. I really love entertaining, and I love to cook. So instead of jewelery, I get dishes.

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CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: The Brentmoor Park home; the Parks’ foyer, including original wallpaper by Zuber; the formal sitting room; the home, built in 1911, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places; Meeaeng Park in the driveway; the butler’s pantry

T&S | So you entertain a lot?

MP | Yes, we use the dining room often, but the house overall is great for entertaining. Now that we are empty nesters, we thought about moving to a smaller space, but because of my husband’s career as a pediatric neurosurgeon, we still entertain a lot, as much as five or six times a month. We might have parties for 150 people, or just for five or six if it’s a more intimate business dinner.

T&S | Where do you get design inspiration?

MP | I like to honor the history of the house. And personally, I’m drawn to classic pieces that are traditional and timeless. And when I say ‘classic,’ I don’t mean something my grandmother would have. I like a fresh look; I try to bring fresh and transitional elements to my traditional home. Since both my husband and I are from Korea, we like to bring our culture into our home, too.

T&S | What are some examples of Korean touches or decorations you’ve incorporated?

MP | Little things here and there. We have a mother-of-pearl chest in the dining room that’s from my mother-in-law. The round table in the dining room is Korean style, and we have these chests placed around the house that are Korean. They’re beautiful.

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T&S | Are there other meaningful decorations or art around the house?

MP | My friend wrote a poem about me and my husband, which I had framed. We were given it as a Christmas gift—it’s very meaningful to me. A lot of my husband’s patients are from out of the country, and they sometimes give us artwork they’ve made.

T&S | Is there a particular designer or store you turn to for furnishings?

MP | I have specific ideas, and a clear vision of what I like, but I don’t know where to look, so my designer, Maria DeGange, helps me. Again, I always look for traditional, timeless pieces. It’s hard to describe, but I know it when I see it.

CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP: The surrounding grounds; the formal sitting room; a peaceful retreat

T&S | The landscaping is beautiful! Was there a certain look you were trying to recreate in the yard?

MP | The previous owner was a big gardener, and the home was featured in some gardening magazine, but I’m not a gardener at all. So we have a gardener to do this for us.

I just like a bit of a formal look, like old boxwood gardens.

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We recently purchased a home in need of new landscaping and better front-door guest access and parking. We currently have removed all of the original landscaping and are looking to enhance the overall curb appeal of this very traditional home. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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The wide, stately façade and generous front lawn allow the possibility of your home feeling like a true ‘estate’ rather than just a house on a street. I suggest eliminating the side driveway and, instead, aligning the approach with the front door. This can create great impact and elegance when the drive, landscape and architecture are all players in a symmetrical, formal scheme.

AFTER I would create a large drive court, centered between two tall brick light piers, which I would design to have the same raised quoins as the main house. A 3-foot-tall hedge, cobblestone border and two newly planted shade trees define the court’s perimeter and create an ‘arrival room’ for you and your guests. A service drive to the left connects the court to the garage wing.

The removal of the previous landscaping reveals the need for some vertical evergreens to amplify the front door area. New, tall evergreens also help define the sides of the property. While the existing shade tree is nicely shaped, it seems a little too close for comfort to the house, and it obstructs my symmetrical planting plan.

These changes impart a new sophistication to your property while also addressing the need for guest access and parking.

I hope these ideas inspire.

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afternoons, from spring through fall, crowds stroll the parking lot of Schlafly Bottleworks, perusing fresh wares from farmers, bakers, florists and other artisans. They’re all there for the Schlafly Farmers Market, a beloved Maplewood tradition, now in its 10th year.

Appropriately enough, Schlafly Bottleworks opened on the 70th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition in 2003, says properties and sustainability manager Tom Flood. An old supermarket at 7260 Maplewood Ave. proved an ideal spot for the growing microbrewery. “The building was originally a Kroger, then a Shop ‘n’ Save, and had been sitting vacant for awhile,” Flood says.

“Revitalizing an old building is what we always wanted to do. That’s what we did downtown with the Tap Room when we started in ’91.”

The old building provided Schlafly with the space needed to bottle beer, which at the time was done out of state. “We were initially looking in the city,” Flood says. “But we liked the supermarket because of its horizontal space. It works out much better for brewery operations.”

More than a place to sample local brews and grab a bite to eat, it didn’t take long for Schlafly Bottleworks to evolve into a true community meeting place that hosts a variety of live music, festivals and events throughout the year.

In 2004, a year after the Bottleworks opened, the farmers market, originally called Maplewood Farmers Market, was co-founded by Schlafly and Julie Ridlon, previously of Chanterelle Catering, who also founded the Clayton Farmers Market in 1999, Flood says. “Ridlon pointed out that a lot of farmers are in town on Wednesdays to make restaurant deliveries, so it would be great to have a farmers market then, and we loved the idea,” he adds. “We thought it would be a good way to stand out among the other craft brewers.”

From the beginning, the market has seen tremendous community support. “Back when we started it, there weren’t that many farmers markets around,” Flood says. “The community has been into it as long as we’ve been at it, and the farmers like it, too.”

That year also marked the birth of Schlafly Gardenworks, more than half an acre adjoining the brewery. Besides growing thousands of pounds of produce for use in both the Bottleworks and Tap Room restaurants, Gardenworks hosts a variety of educational events throughout the year.

The microbrewery’s growth into a community gathering space wasn’t planned, Flood says.

“It just kind of morphed and happened organically,” he says. “Yes, we’re all about beer, but even before Maplewood, we had created a little community place at the Tap Room. We’ve always been about bringing people together over food and beer. And here at the Bottleworks, we had room for a garden and a farmers market, so we did it.”

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411 MIRIAM AVE. | $465,000 KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ST. LOUIS AGENT: PETER ELSNER | PR/SQFT: $158.32

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Coldwell Banker Premier Group, The Carney Team Q | We have accumulated quite a bit of clutter and a long list of small repairs. Does all of this need to be done before going on the market?

A | Yes! You only have one shot to make a first impression.

Don’t give potential buyers any objections, especially with minor repairs. Your realtor will walk you through what should be done before going on the market.

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Laura McCarthy Real Estate Q | Do open houses really help sell the home, or is it only realtor showings?

A | There are many tools we use in the ‘art of selling a home.’

These days, buyers either see a property online, in print or hear about it from their agent. Photos don’t always show all the features of a home, so it’s important for buyers to go inside.

Open houses provide an opportunity to get buyers in a house they may not have otherwise seen, so they can definitely help.

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ANNE DUNAJCIK

RedKey Realty Leaders St. Louis Q | What are simple staging tricks I can use to make my home more attractive?

A | The goal of staging is to make it visually appealing to the broadest spectrum of the marketplace. To do this, you need to clean up, clear out, depersonalize and de-clutter your property.

Less is more!

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JODY FANCHER

Janet McAfee Real Estate Q | How important is it to pay attention to comps in the area?

Should they be a large deciding factor in what you pay for a home?

A | Comps are very significant in deciding what price to pay for a home. It’s also essential to analyze the current local market conditions, number of days on the market, condition of the home and seller’s motivation. Pricing adjustments should be made for lot size and configuration, as well as upgrades and amenities.

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CAROLE FITZGERALD

RedKey Realty Leaders St. Louis Q | What three things turn buyers away?

A | Buyers can be quickly turned off from a property by offensive odors, wide-angled photos that don’t match the reality of the property, and different colored carpets in adjoining rooms.

MARK AND NEIL GELLMAN

Coldwell Banker Premier Group, The Gellman Team Q | Is it really necessary to paint my walls neutral and change my carpeting? It seems like a lot to spend when I’m leaving.

A | The Gellman Team recommends sellers prepare their homes for sale prior to going on the market in order to maximize the sale price. Neutralizing a home is critical.

Because of low interest rates, move-in ready homes are selling for a premium.

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NANCY MEAD HEREFORD

Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Q | We’re first-time buyers and want to know if it’s better to buy a more modest house in a top-notch community or a bigger house elsewhere?

A | If you have children, the school district should be your No. 1 priority, and the quality of the school district also matters for resale.

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Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Q | We have a spare room we use for storage. Would our house be more appealing if we stage it as an office, gym or nursery?

A | It depends on the total number of rooms in your house. To be safe, stage it as an office with a daybed to show its multiple uses.

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Laura McCarthy Real Estate Q | How important are clean windows for a home sale?

A | Windows are the soul to a home. They should sparkle to ensure your home is presented in the best way and is completely market ready.

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Laura McCarthy Real Estate, Keith R. Manzer & Associates Q | Who can I call to tell me what I should do to the home to increase sale price before I list it?

A | Have your real estate agent access your home. It may be ready to go, or it may need some tweaking, painting and/or staging assistance. At the end of the day, a professional agent should be able to assist you in conditioning your home for the market, ensuring a quick sale for the highest price.

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Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Q | I’m moving to a completely different area in St. Louis and don’t know much about the neighborhoods and schools. Should I choose a realtor focused on that area?

A | You should find a realtor focused on the new area because he/she will be able to provide the best insights on competing properties, values, area amenities and lifestyle interests.

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A | I don’t feel there is one single improvement for all houses; instead, each house needs to be assessed individually. Buyers love to find a home that is in ‘move-in condition.’ New paint does wonders, updated kitchens and bathrooms offer significant improvements, and the exterior of a home is also very important.

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