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Art director Julie Streiler and family visited the Flags of Valor memorial in Forest Park , which honored American servicemen and women who have fallen since 9-11.

— JULIE STREILER

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Mosaics Art Fair in historic St. Charles offered fairgoers, including editor Dorothy Weiner, the charm of old Main Street while they visted arts and crafts booths along the backdrop of the Missouri River.

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COVER STORY – Whitfield School THE INSIDER TALK OF THE TOWNS ON THE PAGE HAPPENINGS

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WHITFIELD SCHOOL OFFERS AN INDIVIDUALIZED COLLEGE COUNSELING PROGRAM, WHICH HELPS STUDENTS FIND THE RIGHT UNIVERSITY AND REALIZE THEIR DREAMS. ONE-HUNDRED PERCENT OF SENIORS HAVE A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OPTION UPON GRADUATING. PICTURED ON THE COVER, SEATED: KIM STREGE ‘17, MARK WHEELER ‘17.

STANDING: SABRINA GENOVESE ‘17, DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING SARA RINGE, OWEN SMITH ‘17. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.434.5141 OR VISIT WHITFIELDSCHOOL.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY JON FOGEL | PHOTO BY DAVID CERVEN

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Little Katie Streiler, daughter of art director Julie Steiler, enjoyed Kirkwood’s Greentree Festival, where good music, good eats and great weather offered plenty of outdoor fun.

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from the editor's desk Being an editor is, overall, an ideal job. You get to read and write all day, and you’re paid to correct other people. There is a downside, however, which is that you can’t always turn these impulses off. That’s why, every now and then, I’m moved to share bloopers I’ve noticed over the past few months (not from regular folks, but from professionals who should know better).

This time it’s all about the misuse of prepositions, in particular this one: The new Converse high tops will be on sale next week. ABC’s Good Morning America did not actually mean this brand-new product was going to be discounted, but rather that it was going up for sale. Another grating mashup, also from national TV news, was this: As you know in the Miracle on the Hudson, bird strikes can be hazardous. True, we did learn about the dangers of bird strikes, but it was from Miracle on the Hudson not in it, as though it were some kind of reference book. And yet another newscast had food guru Alice Waters as “the recipient to the National Medal of Honor.”

Congrats to Waters, who was the recipient of that distinction.

In the grand scheme of things, does it really matter which preposition is used? Certainly not to many, but it does to a rarefied group. It’s hard to explain why, except to say that just as oenophiles expectorate a wine that has turned, the lovers of language cringe when hearing it misused. Fortunately, we have the good sense not to bring it up very often.

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STRONG GUIDES WHITFIELD SCHOOL by alexa beattie AT WHITFIELD SCHOOL, COLLEGE COUNSELING ISN’T JUST ABOUT COLLEGE; it’s about a journey—launching young people into the next phase of life, sending them out into the world as mature, self-possessed individuals. The program has other goals as well: its two full-time counselors—director Sara Ringe and assistant director Beth Wilner—say they are able to devote themselves completely to the process. Because of Whitfield’s size (410 children in grades six through 12), each has a caseload of only around 35 students in the class of 70. This, Ringe says, allows for a high level of familiarity with both students and their families.

However, while families are involved, head of school John Delautre says the counselors ask that parents allow their children to have ownership of the process. “We want students to be in control,” he explains. Ringe concurs, adding that beginning as early as eighth grade, college counseling programs are in place to guide students through every stage. She explains that one-onone counseling begins junior year, once kids are mature enough to steer their own course.

Delautre says Ringe and Wilner make it their business to familiarize themselves with a wide range schools. “There are many, many great schools around the country. You may not have heard of them, but they are wonderful places for connecting students with their hopes and dreams,” he says.

And, afterall, isn’t that what parents really want for their children?

Over the course of the year, Ringe visits “scores of schools” across the country, and even has gone abroad to assess foreign programs. Last year, she visited the universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and St. Andrews. She estimates that at least one Whitfield student goes abroad to school each year.

Whitfield’s college counseling office is proud of its numbers. For the past 30 years, 100 percent of seniors have had a four-year college option upon graduating, and 98 percent will matriculate.

(Roughly 2 percent take a gap year.) In addition, over the past five years, an average of 75 percent of each graduating class has received at least one scholarship offer. Last year’s senior class received a total of $2.2 million in scholarships toward their first year. “We have access to a database of thousands of scholarships,” Ringe says. “Making college affordable is one of our priorities.”

As part of its mission to help kids take charge of their college search, Whitfield guides them through the nuts-and-bolts of the application process and helps each student get to know themselves. Come junior year, classes on resume and personal essay writing are integrated into the curriculum. During summer vacation prior to senior year, a series of weeklong workshops provide students opportunities to put the finishing touches on their application packets.

The counselors say part of their job is guiding students toward a range of options, and preparing them for both acceptance and rejection letters. “We point out which colleges are likely to say ‘no’ or ‘yes,’” Ringe says. They stress something parents already know: it isn’t the university that will make or break a person. “Almost no one regrets where they choose,” she concludes. “And most end up saying, ‘This is exactly where I want to be.’”

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I HAVE PUPPY PROBLEMS. Last December, after much convincing from our daughter, we added a new member to the Hannum family: Stanley, a rescue puppy from East St. Louis. We knew he was skittish around people, but in true Hannum fashion, we thought our previous experience with dogs and our love would make all that go away. We were wrong.

Stan is frightened of everything and everyone.

You drop a paper towel, Stan runs out of the room.

If Stan sees someone across the street during a walk, he immediately returns to the safety of his own home. Stan likes other dogs, but he can’t stand people, noises and sudden movements. He is so nervous and fearful, well, it actually breaks your heart. Or it did until he started eating the furniture.

I love dogs, but I am not very good at dog discipline.

My husband is, so I leave the training to him. All I need to do is reinforce it when he is at work (which I don’t, because I am easily charmed by Stanley’s dark brown eyes). Rule No. 1 with puppies is that you can’t have them out of your sight because they get into mischief. So if you can’t watch them, they need to be someplace where they are safe … that way, your belongings will be too. This often means Stanley needs to spend an hour or two in his kennel or down in the basement. For whatever reason, I think this hurts Stanley’s doggy feelings and I tend to give him more freedom than he deserves. He first destroyed an old couch in the basement, which wasn’t that big of a deal. Next, he worked through two side chairs, which, to be honest, were on the older side. Now I had a legitimate reason for new furniture! But then, like most kids (I mean dogs), he took it a step too far.

He chewed up one of my favorite chairs. And that is how Stanley ended up visiting the doggy therapist.

Yes, you read correctly: I took my dog to a mental health professional.

The good news is the therapist makes house calls. Stanley couldn’t have handled an office visit.

The therapist spent a bit of time observing Stan and determined that we had a special dog. He was not going to be an easy fix, especially when it came to his shyness and all-out fright with people. The therapist gave us some exercises to get him to relax. It really comes down to handing our friends and neighbors Ziploc bags full of cheese and salami to bribe Stan into liking them (and lots of exercise to wear him out so he doesn’t notice anyone).

As far as the destruction of the furniture, the therapist informed me that you don’t leave a dog unattended for the first year and a half of its life because they chew on stuff. Stan will outgrow it, but in the meantime, the only solution is to do what my husband had been telling me: don’t leave Stanley unsupervised. In case you are wondering, a dog therapist charges about the same as a people therapist. Thank goodness I believe in doing my share to keep the economy humming.

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Headliners come and go, but great causes stay the same.

Two upcoming galas have announced changes in their entertainment: Concordance Academy's A Western Fling Oct. 22 now features BRETT YOUNG at its VIP pre-show, and Cedric the Entertainer and Friends gala, also Oct. 22, announced SMOKEY ROBINSON will replace an ailing Aretha Franklin.

Two great global resources will come together Oct. 16 when conservationist and diver SYLVIA EARLE receives the

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World Ecology Award from the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center.

Earle, 81, is the National Geographic Explorer in Residence and has devoted her life to preserving marine ecosystems. The World Ecology Center supports ecology education and research at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, Missouri Botanical Garden and the Saint Louis Zoo.

OMG! Did you know the U.S. Chess Team placed first among 180 nations in the 42nd Chess Olympiad held recently in Baku, Azerbijan? Better yet, two of the five-member U.S. team have ties to Webster University: Grand Master RAY ROBSON is a current student, and Grand Master Weley So a former one.

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Stumpers for Trump and lovers of Hillary, get ready for a rematch. There should be plenty to love or hate this Sunday (Oct. 9), when the Democratic and Republican hopefuls square off for the second time, this go-round at Washington U., no stranger to presidential debates. Want tickets?

Fuhgeddaboudit. Unless you’re a lucky Wash. U student, you’ll need to watch it on TV with the other 99,999,999 viewers expected to tune in (that number has been variably estimated at 100 million, minus you). All tickets to the debate were assigned by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). Any tickets assigned to Wash. U were distributed only to full-time students selected in a university-wide lottery. This is the sixth time CPD has selected the university since 1992, when Bill Clinton, then-governor of Arkansas, faced George H.W. Bush, the sitting president. (There was a third dude behind a podium—remember Ross Perot?) This debate will be held in the university’s athletics complex, but the adjacent 60,000-square-foot recreation center newly opened in August also has been made available to the CPD. Wash. U was among 16 sites that submitted applications to host a general election debate this year.

The institution has been known to move heaven and earth to host a debate: The first time, candidates finally agreed on a schedule at the late hour of Oct. 2, 1992 … but at the time, there was no venue for the first debate, set for Oct. 11! And the CPD didn’t visit the site until Oct. 4, which left exactly one week to prepare. Suffice it to say, Wash. U knows what to do. Prep has evolved considerably in 24 years. Instead of installing 12,500 phone lines, mobile cell towers will be used. And in 1992, the university had to convert showers into darkrooms, with students racing film from the debate hall. No need for that anymore; it’s all digital now.

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Clarification: St. LouisLambert International Airport is the official new name for our airport, even though we reported in our last issue that a different title was near approval. But this is final—honest. Aldermen in the City of St. Louis gave the go-ahead, much to the relief of Albert Bond Lambert’s descendants, who were concerned that the name ‘Lambert’ would eventually be lost to history.

Our airport’s name has merely flipped at the hyphen, such that St. Louis now comes before Lambert. And the hyphen should keep Lambert and St. Louis stuck together like glue, just as they have been for years when the airport’s official name was ‘Lambert-St. Louis.’ All’s well that ends well. And while we’re at it, let’s tip our leather flying helmets to Mr. Lambert, ‘the Dean of St. Louis Aviation,’ Olympic silver medalist and scion of the first distributor of Listerine mouthwash! (Lambert Pharmacal Co. was the first to market the antiseptic in 1914, and it was the first OTC mouthwash.)

It’s like the Doubletree by Hilton at St. Louis Union Station never existed. Well, at least it’s not listed on Doubletree’s website anymore. But it is—voilà!—still a Hilton property, albeit a tonier one: Hilton Curio. A $40 million face-lift has merited a new, more fitting name: ‘St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection

by Hilton,’ the latest addition to “a global set of distinctive upscale and luxury hotels hand-picked for travelers seeking local discovery and authentic experiences.”

That is directly from a press release, which in this case is not hyperbole. Union Station was in its day arguably the most ornate train station in the country, no question the busiest, especially during the second World War. It was built in 1894 and converted to a hotel in 1985, back when the Rouse Co. of Baltimore first converted the venerable station into a retail, dining and entertainment complex.

And things just continue to get more grand, like the Grand Hall, a stunning lobby lounge area with 65-foot-high ornate vaulted ceilings where a dazzling 3-D light show is now projected nightly.

Gilding the lily? Absolutely not. One had better catch one’s jaw, because otherwise it will drop to the floor. Thirty vignettes stretch the barrier of

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creativity, design, innovation and storytelling through high-def ‘projection mapping,’ the first of its kind in the country. The station looks pretty much the same by day, and visitors can still amaze themselves with the famous ‘whispering arch’ just inside the hall entrance from Market Street. By 2018 they’ll be able to marvel at the largest collection of sharks in the Midwest (real ones!) from a bridge just inches above the water, in the 75,000-square-foot St. Louis Aquarium. All thanks to our friends at property owner Lodging Hospitality Management; they’ve combined little bits of the zoo and Six Flags with a hefty dose of elegance.

Oh no! Will our college-age daughters still want to come home to visit now that The ScholarShop is closing?? Yes, you read that right: the venerable Scholarship Foundation is shuttering the resell-it shop it has operated for 57 years. A changing retail scene has resulted in decreased sales and increased expenses, making the operation less profitable. And by profitable, of course, we mean beneficial for helping the nonprofit raise money to loan, interest-free, to local college students. A recent renovation of the Clayton store (there is a second store in Webster, also closing) cost nearly $300,000—no chump change for a nonprofit! It’s hard to see how the closings can further The Foundation’s

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‘Monarch’ trees are the senior citizens of our woody world, and the one out in Chesterfield Blue Valley (CBV) is a doozy. According to developers of the complex a stone’s throw from the Daniel Boone Bridge spanning the Missouri River, the pecan tree is about 124 years old and 70 feet high. Its trunk is 14 feet around, with limbs extending 60 feet in all directions! Nearby stand three younger specimens, lined up like ducklings following their mama. Pecan Tree Legacy Park, slated for completion later this month, will frame the trees for as long as pecan nuts make pecan trees.

The space is a half acre that will be lushly landscaped, planted with more than 2,600 perennials and will feature a grassy area large enough for gatherings and a 5-foot-wide exposed aggregate walk. Three staircases will descend into the shallow basin area, with the monarch tree as its central focus. The 132-acre CBV development now includes a Gander Mtn. store and a Cavender’s, and will soon feature a sports hotel and athletic complex. A large, old farmhouse was once part of the last 5.3 acres that CBV needed to acquire in order to complete a contiguous development, but preserving the tree was essential to satisfying the City of Chesterfield’s ordinance protecting such monarch trees. I remember pecan trees from my grandfather’s North Carolina farm (40 acres but no mule) as smallish specimens that anyway produced enough nuts for ‘Gaga’ to make a few luscious pies. Lord knows how many pies this tree and its three ‘volunteers’ could make of a pecan season. It’s a shame the farmhouse wasn’t preserved, because it would have been a lovely focal point to the left as shoppers drive into the nearby outlet mall. Someone so inclined could have made quite a bed and breakfast in the building—maybe as a refuge for tuckered out shoppers?

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Meaning a secret source of shame, it possibly originated in early 19th-century Britain. It is thought to refer to the notorious ‘body-snatching’ era when corpses were stolen and sold for medical research.

This practice—during a time of overcrowding and widespread disease—was brought to a halt by the Anatomy Act of 1832, which allowed the more extensive legal use of cadavers for medical research and reduced the need for doctors to conceal the illegally held skeletons they used for teaching.

recipe from the schlafly tap room and schlafly bottleworks THE PUDDING

1 lb. dates, chopped in food processor 2 c hot water 2 t baking soda 5 oz. unsalted butter 1 lb. sugar 5 large eggs 2 t vanilla extract 1 lb. all-purpose flour 2 t baking powder Pinch salt

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1 lb. dark-brown sugar 1 lb. butter 1 t vanilla extract 1 c heavy cream » Preheat oven to 350°. » Grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with butter and coat lightly with flour; shake out excess flour. » Combine dates with hot water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add baking soda. Set aside to cool. » In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar on high speed for 3 minutes. » With mixer on low speed, add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract, flour, baking powder and salt. When fully mixed, add the dates and their liquid. » Pour batter into greased pan and bake in preheated oven until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean (30 to 45 minutes). » Cool on a baking rack before removing from the pan.

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Every weekend in October, spooky sounds fill the air at Six Flags Fright Fest.

Join the fun if you dare.

Don’t miss the Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival Oct. 29 and 30! There will be hundreds of vendors, arts and crafts activities, and of course, lots of homemade apple butter.

FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFO: SIXFLAGS.COM

FOR MORE INFO: VISITKIMMSWICK.COM

FOR MORE INFO: SAINTLOUISFASHIONWEEK.COM

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ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awarded the Culture of Health Prize to North St. Louis County’s 24:1 Community. The nonprofit Beyond Housing, a community development program within the 24:1, will accept the $25,000 prize.

MID-EAST AREA AGENCY ON AGING

The Mid-East Area Agency on Aging declared March 2017 as Big Wheels for Meals Month.

The campaign will help provide daily meals to homebound seniors.

Follow our boards and pin with us @townandstyle for the latest features and all things St. Louis.

CRIB NOTES AN EVENT FOR NEW AND EXPECTANT PARENTS

Join us for Crib Notes, a parent event offering physician presentations, education booths, complimentary chair massages, refreshments and great prize drawings!

MIRIAM ACADEMY

Miriam Academy, a new high school for students with learning disabilities, recently celebrated its grand opening in Webster Groves.

Saturday, October 22 from 1-4 p.m.

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL IN CLAYTON

at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Specialty Care Center

Northwestern Mutual in Clayton teamed with the Gateway Grizzlies to raise $9,300 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer.

13001 North Outer Forty Road • Town and Country, MO 63017 Event is FREE, but registration is required for each attendee.

For more information or to register, go to StLouisChildrens.org/ CribNotes1 or call 314.454.KIDS (5437).

GRABBER SCHOOL OF HAIR DESIGN

Students from the Grabber School of Hair Design in Crestwood provided free beauty services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Sunnyhill Inc.’s residential program.

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Investment & Financial Planning Estate & Tax Planning | Risk Management

KATHY REESE is the new president of

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ST. LOUIS. She

previously served on a number of AL committees and held various leadership roles since joining the chapter in 2009. Her more than 26 years in banking included roles as senior officer and board member for Bank One, Colorado, which is now J.P. Morgan Chase.

TUCKERALLEN opened its doors at four new locations to offer personalized estate planning services for the typical American family. A specialized law firm, it offers affordable, fixed fees and was created

by St. Louis-based Lewis Rice. Its offices are located in Kirkwood, O’Fallon, Town & Country and Fairview Heights, Illinois.

Learn more. Visit us at www.claytonfinancialgroup.com Inquiries: 314.446.3250 or info@claytonfinancialgroup.com 165 North Meramec Ave., Ste. 130 Clayton, MO 63105

PROVISION LIVING AT WEST COUNTY, a $14 million memory care community currently under construction in Des Peres, has named FELIETA BOAZ as its community mentor and administrator. Boaz has 20 years of experience in the longterm care field. She will lead the management team that includes Linda DeSmet, Katy Rice, Teresa Stamey, Ryan Muzzey, Kathryn Britt and Kewana Brown.

The professional ballet company of Saint Louis kicks off its season with contemporary pieces by some of NYC’s hottest choreographers, working in tandem with NYC’s up-andcoming fashion designers.

One night only!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 AT 8:00PM TICKETS: TOUHILL.ORG | 314.516.4949 In partnership with Saint Louis Fashion Fund Saint Louis Ballet is part of the St. Louis Arts Experience, a citywide arts collaboration from September 30 through October 16. Discover your passion at STLartsExperience.org

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Lori Wilson, Saint Louis Ballet

MANUEL CUERVO has joined ENTERPRISE BANK & TRUST as senior vice president of operations. He will be responsible for the bank’s deposit and loan operations across all business lines and markets. Cuervo previously served as senior vice president of Commerce Bancshares Inc., where he oversaw more than 200 operations associates in multiple locations.

MOSBY BUILDING ARTS’ JILL HUCKELBERRY has been placed on the list of 2016 Women in Construction by Constructech Magazine.

The project manager, who has been with Mosby for 12 years, earned her spot on the list thanks to her construction management achievements, including a Chrysalis Award-winning project in the Basement Remodeling category.

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WHAT IS YOUR BEST ADVICE FOR ESTATE PLANNING WITH SECOND MARRIAGES?

Despite the happiness that accompanies a second marriage, making practical plans for the future can be complicated. Both parties may have brought separate assets into the marriage and may have children from a previous marriage. Often, the biggest concern the second time around is ensuring that each spouse’s share of the estate ultimately ends up with his or her desired beneficiary. Fortunately, estate planning takes into account your unique family situation.

Some people enter second marriages with grown children and significant assets they wish to keep separate. Other families may have young children from prior relationships and wish to grow their family with additional children and acquire joint assets.

No matter what your family structure, my primary advice to people in second marriages is to have an honest conversation with your spouse about your existing finances, goals for the future and how you expect your assets to be distributed. These conversations can be difficult and emotionally charged, but are rewarding in the long run if they preserve family harmony.

If your children are adults, you also may want to include them so that everyone knows what to expect. Hearing the plans from you makes them easier to accept and ultimately follow. Gain control by finding an attorney who specializes exclusively in estate planning and has the experience to help ensure your plan meets your individual family’s needs. He or she can help walk you through these conversations.

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—MARY ELIZABETH COLEMAN CEO OF TUCKERALLEN

A couple of estate-planning options for those entering into a second marriage are prenuptial agreements and— in states that allow them— Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs). The first is a contract signed by the parties prior to marriage that denotes how property and debt will be divided upon divorce. However, a prenuptial agreement also can work hand-in-hand with an estate plan and effectively deal with inheritance issues, including the potential waiver of the right of a spouse to receive an elective share.

A DAPT often can be set up at any time, including after the parties have married. This is beneficial to those who may not be able to think about the ramifications of divorce at the outset, but after a number of years, might be in a different frame of mind regarding the marriage or the potential longevity of the relationship.

It may be even more beneficial for individuals to have both agreements. Using these asset protection tools in combination may be the best way for some to protect assets. However, it is critical to talk to an attorney about any individual situation.

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INTELLIGENT WHAT’S YOUR AREA INVESTING OF EXPERTISE? STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP.

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JULIE GAMPP VICE PRESIDENT/INVESTMENTS MEMBER SIPC & NYSE Julie helps clients sort through the thousands of investment products available and choose the ones best suited to their individual goals and personality.

120 S. CENTRAL AVE., STE. 110 314.898.1436 PNC.COM

ANGELA PEARSON, CTFA, SVP SENIOR RELATIONSHIP STRATEGIST Angela works closely with high-net-worth individuals and families as their relationship manager, to develop needs-based solutions in all areas of financial services.

DAVID BRODY, SENIOR BANKING ADVISER David’s primary focus has been in private banking, working with high-net-worth individuals and families to provide custom credit solutions to meet their financial goals.

PLAZA ADVISORY GROUP INC. 101 S. HANLEY ROAD 314.726.0600 PLAZAADVISORS.COM

PETER DOLAN PARTNER Peter’s experience lies in working with CEOs, successful entrepreneurs, and accomplished families and retirees.

He gets deep satisfaction from close partnerships with his clients.

TUCKERALLEN, ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS 12935 N. FORTY DRIVE, STE. 102 | 2897 HIGHWAY K, STE. 210 1001 S. KIRKWOOD ROAD, STE. 130 | 331 SALEM PLACE, STE. 210 314.335.1100 TUCKERALLEN.COM

MARY ELIZABETH COLEMAN, CEO Mary Elizabeth and the TuckerAllen attorneys provide personalized will and trust packages at a fixed cost. Estate planning is their sole focus.

JUDY RUBIN PARTNER Judy’s focus on financial planning and education makes her a great adviser for those transitioning into retirement or in any situation in which they become responsible for their own wealth.

SCOTT BENSINGER PARTNER Scott helps his clients make qualified decisions regarding retirement planning, financial choices during job displacement, wealth retention tax strategies, and cost-effective investment structure and management.

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JULIE E. BAHR MANAGING DIRECTOR Julie focuses on assisting clients with retirement income funding and developing individualized financial plans and personal investment portfolios that meet their short- and long-term needs.

CLAYTON FINANCIAL GROUP 165 N. MERAMEC AVE., STE. 130 314.446.3261 CLAYTONFINANCIALGROUP.COM/TEAM-CLAYTON-FINANCIAL

INSURANCE SOLUTIONS PLUS LLC 314.518.8266 INSURANCESOLUTIONSPLUS.NET

JOANNE JOHNSON, BROKER/OWNER Joanne specializes in identifying cost-effective strategies to reduce health insurance and Medicare costs, and to maximize protection for long-term care needs to preserve assets for heirs.

CHRISTOPHER MICHALAK MANAGING DIRECTOR Chris has more than two decades of experience in the financial services industry serving individuals and families, as well as expertise in the administration and oversight of company retirement plans.

ACROPOLIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 14755 N. OUTER FORTY, STE. 100 636.449.4900 ACRINV.COM

CYNTHIA L. MCKILLIP, MBA, CFP®, AWMA, CDFA Cynthia delivers comprehensive advice to help families achieve and sustain financial independence. Her expertise covers portfolio design and tax, estate, retirement and divorce planning.

ROYAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT 801 S. LINDBERGH BLVD. 314.212.1500 ROYALBANKSOFMO.COM

NEAL A. ALSTER FINANCIAL ADVISER Neal has more than 30 years of wealth management experience with a focus on estate planning, retirement income and planning for children with special needs.

GARY J. MELCHIOR, CFP® SENIOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER Gary has more than 25 years in the financial services industry, providing comprehensive financial planning to high-net-worth individuals and investment services to nonprofit organizations.

DANNELLE D. WARD, PARTNER Dannelle is a founding partner who works with high-net-worth individuals and their families to develop a comprehensive financial plan and manage their investments.

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lmost 10 years ago, economic growth took a downward turn causing interest rates to drop, stock market gains to slow and middle-class incomes to remain almost stagnant. As a result, investors have had to change their living standards. “This is perhaps the longest low-growth environment we have seen since the Great Depression, and I’m not being dramatic,” says Mitchell Baden, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Royal Banks of Missouri.

Financial experts say investors need to look realistically at their future as they plan. “Younger people need to adjust their expectations,” says Tom Briggs, vice president of Plaza Advisory Group. “The '80s stock market where their parents developed their wealth is not there anymore.”

As for older investors, experts say it's important to know and understand the risks. “In this environment, the only investments seeing substantial gains are stocks, and I wouldn't suggest everyone move their money to the stock market,” Baden says.

“Older investors need to preserve and protect. That can be done through money markets, CDs and treasuries. And all of those are low interest, but they are also low risk. In the old days, you'd be able to live off the interest, but those days are over.”

St. Louis has hardly been immune to the economic issues. It is the largest city in its Federal Reserve Region, which includes parts of Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and all of Arkansas. “Those areas have seen less substantial economic turnaround than the rest of the country, and a lot of it has to do with St. Louis,” Baden says. “It's lagging dramatically. If you go to Chicago, Memphis or Kansas City, there is substantially more economic development, and that has caused stagnation here.”

Experts are hopeful there will not be further decline. “We think the likelihood of another recession next year is less than 30 percent,” says Briggs. “There's a one-in-three chance we are headed to a recession. But real estate is looking good, and jobs have rebounded. We have some headwinds, but there are tailwinds as well. We are cautiously optimistic, but we believe we are in a long-term period of moderate growth in the market.”

While the state of the ecomomy is complex and has risks, financial specialists make it their business to help investors make the right moves. “Work with a professional or an adviser who will make you aware of the potential downsides and help determine whether what you are doing is something you are comfortable with and something your lifestyle can handle,” Briggs says.

“Don't give up on the U.S. economy,” Baden advises. “We have issues, but we are the strongest in the world and the strongest in history. There will be a change in how we create wealth and make wealth, but this is still the greatest place to be.”

This is perhaps the longest low-growth environment we have seen since the Great Depression ...

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YOUR CAR KNOWS (IT) ALL My husband and I used to install programmable engine management systems (EMS).

These computers allow you to make adjustments to the engine’s factory settings and improve your car’s performance (horsepower).

Fast-forward to 2016 and we have the Google Self-Driving Car project, Tesla Autopilot and Wi-Fi available as options in cars. It feels as if your car knows (it) all, and tells you so, too.

If you bought a car in the last year, the standard options available are amazing, along with being useful. Cars with Bluetooth connectivity for making phone calls while you drive is expected. Back-up alerts are common, but many models offer backup display instead of the alert (beep). My favorite feature is Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM). It uses radar technology to detect vehicles approaching from behind and in the adjacent lane. This is great for keeping us safe, but I worry it is making me reliant on the car to tell me how to drive and could replace my own focus on driving.

What are the newest technologies out there to change our driving experience?

Volvo is letting new owners control car functions with a

Microsoft Band 2, and Ford owners control and monitor their vehicle with SYNC Connect. Headlight technology continues to improve, and some cars are equipped to switch the high beams off and on automatically. For those of us who reference the owner’s manual only when there’s a problem, Hyundai is leading the pack by offering an augmented reality owner’s manual: you pull the Virtual Guide up on your phone, point it at the part in question and detailed information is provided to you.

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These technology advances in our cars are intended to make the road a safer place and your trip an enjoyable one. Eventually we will live in a world where the automobile is your chauffeur and manually driving your car to work will be a rarity. I will continue to enjoy my stick shift and stay in control of my car—old school with style.

CHECK OUT: Online used car dealer vroom.com will use Virtual Reality (VR) to sell cars.

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*Loan Specials for a limited time. APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Interest rates and APR are accurate as of 9/15/16. After the limited time interest rate expires, the interest rate will float based on Wall Street Journal Prime Rate.The minimum Annual Percentage Rate that can apply during the line of credit is 3.50% and the maximum Annual Percentage Rate that can apply during the line of credit is 20.00%. Payments based on a $10,000 line of credit for the first year with an APR of 1% would be $8.33. Payments must be automatically deducted from your checking account. Subject to credit approval. All other loan terms and requirements apply. This offer is for new loans and is not available for refinancing existing Royal Banks of Missouri Loans.

Other restrictions may apply. APR based on a $10,000 loan with payments deducted is 3.50% with an APR of 3.50% and 59 monthly payments of $29.73 with a final payment of $10,029.73. APR based on a $10,000 loan with 60 monthly payments of $29.73. Payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance premiums. The advertised rate available for 60 month home equity loans. The rate without automatic payments deducted is 4.00% with an APR of 4.00% for 59 months of $33.33 with a final payment of $10,033.33. Offers are subject to change without notice. No closing cost; however, if the home equity line of credit is closed within 24 months from the origination date, the borrower will reimburse Royal Banks of Missouri the actual closing cost paid by the Lender. No annual or periodical fees.

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You’re No Gold Digger.

You just appreciate a great accent table with modern lines,

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Open House Saturday, October 22 9:30 am

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Register at jburroughs.org/openhouse or at 9 am on October 22.

John Burroughs School 755 South Price Road, 63124 • 314.993.4040

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KATHRYN WRIGHT WARNICK AND KRISTIN RYAN FAUSS WITH PERFORMERS

JOHN AND SHELLY STRUBERT

JULIE CARROLL, MARY BANDER

HUMANE SOCIETY OF MISSOURI

balloon glow charity dinner by bill barrett

AMY, COOPER AND JEFF BRAUN

NATHANIEL AND STEPHANIE LAROCHE

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FRIENDS OF BIRTHRIGHT ST. LOUIS a night for life by bill barrett WHO KAITLYN WALLACE, GRACE CROCKETT, LAUREN WALLACE, ZARA GUSDORF

ROSSMAN SCHOOL centennial kick-off picnic by charles barnes

KELLY AND STEVE BRANDT

BARB FINNEGAN, CHARLES AND SHIRLEY DRURY

KATHERINE AND ALLEN ALLRED

GERALD AND BETTY LAWLOR

MAYOR BARRY GLANTZ, PAT AND TOM SHIPLEY

KELLON CUSHING, LISA CAPSHAW CUSHING, KEVIN CUSHING

NICK, MICHAEL AND BRENNAN DRURY

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a peek into the windows of the st. louis retail world

WACOAL OUTLET STORE Shop best selling styles at full manufacturer’s suggested retail price and stock up on fashion colors at outlet pricing, all in one place.

Our gift to you: free cosmetic travel bag with your purchase of $100 or more.

While supplies last. One per customer.

TAUBMAN PRESTIGE OUTLETS Suite #145 17057 N. Outer 40 Rd Chesterfield, Mo. 63005 Ph: 855.216.5446

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[ boutique for kids ]

While visiting family here, Linda Kilo noticed vacancies at the Market Place in Ladue where Clair de Lune and Provence Boutique used to be and was sure it was a sign. A few months later, she and her husband—Charlie Kilo, a St. Louis native— opened Lu Lu Belle. The 2,100-square-foot store sells girls clothes sizes infant to 16 and boys, infant to size 10. Kilo says most of the store’s brands cannot be found anywhere else in St. Louis, like Biscotti, Kate Mac, Hannah Banana, Haven Girl, 3 Pommes and Duexpardeux. The Kilos have another Lu Lu Belle shop in Naples, Florida.

Holiday Trunk SHow

[ expanding its reach ]

Green Goose Resale & Consignment recently celebrated the grand opening of its second store, 1267 S. Laclede Station Road in Webster Groves. The shop offers high-quality recycled furniture and home decor at a fraction of retail price. Maison Blanche vintage furniture paint workshops are held there, as well as monthly community-based events. The stores donate a portion of sales to Safe Connections, a nonprofit that works to reduce domestic and sexual violence.

[ trunk treasures ]

Elleard Heffern is hosting an upcoming trunk show that will benefit Lydia’s House, which provides transitional housing for battered and abused women and their children in St. Louis. Customers can view Armenta fine jewelry from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 27. For each customer who stops in, the local jeweler will donate $10 to Lydia’s House. The store also will donate a percentage of sales to the nonprofit.

[ fashionable addition ]

MOD Boutique has expanded with a new location in Kirkwood, offering fashionable clothes for women and children, most priced under $60. While women’s clothing is its focus, children’s items can be found in sizes 7 to 14. There are already MOD stores in Ellisville, Ladue, O’Fallon, St. Charles and Edwardsville, Illinois.

[ lucky no. 7 (and 8!) ]

Treats Unleashed will open two new stores in the St. Louis area. All-natural food for pets is the store’s specialty, and the new locations will offer pet food, fresh-baked treats, supplies and grooming services. One of the stores will be located at 2520 Hwy. K in O’Fallon, Missouri, and the other at 1620 Hanley Road in Richmond Heights.

OctOber 13th, 14th and 15th Complimentary alterations on all purChases!

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Whether you’re into spooky or sweet, create a mask that’s one-of-a-kind this Halloween! Let Blick help you find what you need to create wearable art.

6300 DELMAR BLVD. | 314.862.6980 | DICKBLICK.COM

5 | CROWN CENTER FOR SENIOR LIVING

The Fabulous@Fifty Gala celebrating Crown Center’s 50th Anniversary of serving senior adults will be at 5 p.m.

Nov. 6 at Washington University’s Hillman Hall. Come for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and fun.

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2 | MISTER GUY WOMEN’S STORE

Prep for warm winter vacations with the Nina McLemore Holiday Trunk Show Oct. 13 through 15. Enjoy complimentary alterations on all purchases from the exclusive collection that includes resort items perfect for travel.

9817 CLAYTON ROAD | 314.991.5262 | MISTERGUYWOMENS.COM

6 | PROVISION LIVING OF WEST COUNTY

Provision Living of West County is celebrating its grand opening Oct. 25. Join us for food and beverages, entertainment and tours of our new assisted living memory care community.

12826 DAYLIGHT CIRCLE | 314.384.3654 | PROVISIONLIVING.COM

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3 | MOSBY BUILDING ARTS

Designer tips for making your home the perfect party place will be covered in the free remodeling seminar, Entertaining Spaces, at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12. RSVP at callmosby.com/seminar.

645 LEFFINGWELL AVE. | 314.909.1800 | CALLMOSBY.COM

4 | CHESTERFIELD VILLAS

Dr. Sade Oladapo, Washington University pain management specialist, will discuss managing chronic pain and available treatment options at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 19 at Chesterfield Villas. Call to RSVP.

Protect your most valuable assets, your family and home, with a monitored security system by Streib. You can have peace of mind with protection from burglary, fire, flooding and more.

9225 WATSON INDUSTRIAL PARK | 314.487.7474 | STREIBCO.COM

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8 | SSM HEALTH CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

The Glennon Card is a fundraising program organized by the SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation and the Glennon Guild to support the needs of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Glennon Card shopping days are Oct. 21 through 30.

14901 N. OUTER 40 ROAD | 636.532.9296 | DELMARGARDENS.COM

1465 S. GRAND BLVD. | 314.577.5600 | GLENNONCARD.ORG

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Saint Louis Ballet opens its season Oct. 8 with a collaboration by NYC’s up-and-coming choreographers and fashion designers, Vision: Where Ballet + Fashion Meet, at the Touhill for one night only!

1 UNIVERSITY BLVD. | 314.516.4949 | TOUHILL.ORG

10 | WACOAL OUTLET STORE

Take an additional 20 percent off new arrivals Oct. 3 through 9 at the Wacoal Outlet Store only.

Some exclusions apply.

TAUBMAN PRESTIGE OUTLETS 17057 N. OUTER 40 ROAD, STE. 145 855.216.5446 | WACOAL-AMERICA.COM

11 | MISTER GUY MEN’S STORE

Visit Mister Guy for the Hickey Freeman trunk show from 1 to 6 p.m. Oct. 7 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8. Call for an appointment.

9831 CLAYTON ROAD | 314.692.2003 | MISTERGUYMENS.COM

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7 12 | THE SOCIETY FOR MIDWEST METALSMITHS Catherine Geyer will be showing in the Hot Metal Sale Oct. 14 and 15 at The Ethical Society.

9001 CLAYTON ROAD | 314.651.2229 | MIDWEST-METALSMITHS.ORG

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A beloved St. Louis institution, STAGES celebrates its 30th anniversary of producing Broadway-quality musical theater in 2016. Its celebratory 30th anniversary season included two Midwest Regional Theatre premieres of It Shoulda’ Been You, which came to STAGES direct from Broadway, and Sister Act, as well as one of the most requested shows to return, The Drowsy Chaperone.

STAGES expects approximately 500 people to attend this year’s gala and has a goal to raise $400,000 through live and silent auctions in support of its educational programs. One such program, Access the Arts, provides classes, workshops and performance opportunities that enable area youth with physical, cognitive or developmental delays to fully participate in the musical theater arts. “We have never turned a child away who wants to learn,” says STAGES executive producer Jack Lane.

Some of the students from the academy will perform at the gala during the sponsorship portion of the program. The evening’s main entertainment will be a special, 25-minute musical segment called Back to the Future: A Musical Odyssey, starring four of STAGES’ top performers.”For this special anniversary performance, we decided to not look back on 30 years, but rather look forward to what we’ll be doing in the future,” Lane says.

In past years, the gala has offered some truly one-of-akind items during its live auction, such as a custom-made original gown by the company’s award-winning costume designer, Brad Musgrove. A couple of this year’s top items include a Broadway-filled trip to New York City and a behindthe-scenes Disney extravaganza at one of the Disney theme parks, as well as fabulous dining and chef experiences and wine packages. The numerous silent auction items offer plenty of options for holiday gift shopping.

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[perfect mix Crown Center for senior living by alexa beattie on Delmar just east of I-170, in two unassuming apartment buildings, seniors from all walks

of life live peacefully together. “We have everyone here,” says Nikki Goldstein, executive director of The Gladys & Henry Crown Center for Senior Living. Although the center has Jewish roots—it was founded 50 years ago by six Jewish women from the NCJW (National Council of Jewish Women)— there’s a strong spirit of multiculturalism. “You hear Russian and Chinese here,” says Goldstein.

“African-Americans are represented, and so are Native Americans … people from down the road and people from far away.”

Founded in 1966 as the Delcrest with 144 affordable apartments for low-income seniors, it now has 244 units. In addition, Crown Center—a nonprofit—partners with The OASIS Institute, an organization that promotes lifelong health for people over 50 by providing inspiring, energizing programs to both residents and non-residents. “We are a community center,” Goldstein says, listing the variety of programs offered: moderately paced exercise classes, a bell choir and other musical performances, art in the new art studio, book clubs, Yiddish lessons, and sessions on things like applying for Social Security and Medicaid. In the new ‘culinary studio,’ residents learn how to toss pizza and can attend presentations by their neighbors on the foods of their native lands.

One of the most popular activities, however, is gardening, and it is here, especially, that the diversity of the community is evident. In many cases, the waist-high pots, each tended by a different resident, reflect their individual gardener’s origins, overflowing with tumbles of squash and bitter melon, or flowering with Asian vines. “There’s a discernible difference to the vegetation that grows in each pot,” says resident Beverly Rehfeld, who has lived at Crown for about a year. Communal, waist-high raised beds plotted by the group burgeon with tomatoes and herbs, corn and beans, eggplant and cucumbers. In the greenhouse, watering signs are written in English, Russian and Chinese, and trays of garlic sprouts and other little shoots wait their turn to be planted. “It keeps us active. We aren’t just sitting,” Rehfeld says, adding that all the planters are sized specifically to be accessible to movement-impaired seniors. She says although she isn’t a gardener herself, she’s a big promoter of the club. “The garden means so much to people here,” Rehfeld notes.

In the last year, the center has added a modern cafe, Circle@Crown, that serves espresso drinks and fresh Kosher fare. Some of the produce it uses comes directly from the garden. The cafe is open to everyone in the community, and Goldstein says it fills a niche in an area where food options are limited. “Come for coffee, stay for a class, have lunch!” she says, adding that residents receive a discount on food and drinks. “Our goal is to make sure everything is affordable here,” she says, explaining that the center does what it can to help people regardless of their ability to pay.

In addition to providing a rich environment that promotes independence and continued personal growth, Crown Center serves as a training site for graduate-level social work and public health students at Washington University’s Brown School.

The nonprofit hosts its 50-year celebration Nov. 6 at W.U.’s Hillman Hall. Money raised will help establish a senior assistance fund. “In keeping with our overall mission, it’s going to be a lovely, fun, meaningful event,” Goldstein says.

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[ amuse bouche ] The Scene

Favorite local eatery and bar

The Chef

Travis Brooks

The Prices

$5-$14 starters (most shareable) $17-$30 entrees

The Favorites

Spicy Shrimp & Eggplant, Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, Caramel Mascarpone Cheesecake, Calamari Fritto Misto, Espresso Rubbed Ribeye, Creamed Spinach & Kale

An old favorite, Brio Tuscan Grille, got a menu update in July. Do not panic: Favorite dishes remain, but there’s a shift back to the original concept, which is more grill-centered. We all know Brio is part of a ‘chain,’ but food, including sauces, is made fresh, in house. And now they’ve added small plates with attractive pricing and a three-course grilling menu for $28 that gives diners plenty of opportunity to customize their meals.

A new Lamb Chops Double Cut ($30) comes with your choice of a generous side dish like Sicilian Cauliflower or Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts. And ‘add-ons’ are available at pretty attractive prices; the lobster tail is $10 and the crab cake, $7.

For starters, you cannot beat the Spicy Shrimp & Eggplant ($12.50), 10 seared shrimp lined up along a row of fried eggplant rounds, soft and buttery. A

Kale Caesar ($7), plenty big for sharing, has lettuces, pancetta, tomatoes, croutons, parmesan and chopped egg. Also very good is the Calamari Fritto Misto ($12), which comes with two dipping sauces—aioli and marinara—but watch out for the fried pepperoncini in there. Not always the case, the squid bits were both tender and sweet.

A house favorite, the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes ($23) have undergone a little revision, but are still as meaty and tasty as ever. They come with a delicious creamy horseradish sauce, crisp fingerling potatoes and delicate French green beans. Also new on the grill menu is a beefy, bone-in steak called Espresso Rubbed Ribeye ($32.50) that comes with a choice of side. The 16-ounce beauty had great texture, thanks to a crisp, very browned coffee rub, and the flavor was exemplary (this fatty cut never tastes bad). Our side of Creamed

Spinach & Kale was the coup de grâce, crisp-tender greens slathered in butter and cheese.

Similarly rich was Shrimp & Lobster Fettuccine ($22.95), a massive plateful of noodles in creamy butter sauce tossed with crimini mushrooms, tomato bits and seafood and topped with oiled breadcrumbs. For a lighter dish, there’s Shrimp Mediterranean ($16.95), 485 calories, which offers spiced grilled shrimp over orzo, farro, broccoli, asparagus, spinach, feta and grape tomatoes. Fyi: If a dish here does not list calorie count, you might not want to know what that is!

A new dessert, Flourless Chocolate Cake, is dense with cocoa and comes with a nice Tuscan touch: olive oil gelato. It’s gluten-free, as are several of the new offerings in an attempt to better meet today’s special diets. The Caramel Mascarpone Cheesecake was my dessert pick, and it was stellar.

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Farro A hulled wheat grain, cooked soft-crisp and used in salads and other dishes Double-cut lamb chops Refers to two chops served together, undivided, which makes them easier to cook correctly (rare or medium rare)

Pepperoncini A generic Italian term for hot chili peppers

» travis brooks Culinary Pedigee

I’ve worked in kitchens for the last 19 years.

Favorite Ingredient Garlic

[ aftertaste ] » I love Brio! They never fail, and for a restaurant that isn’t family-owned, they sure do a nice job of making you feel welcome. I enjoy the crabcakes, my husband likes the pastas. Great happy hour, and you can even bring a bottle of wine without paying a corkage fee.

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We like bringing our grandkids here because there is something each of them will like. And no one notices their noise!

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Favorite Cookbook

The CSA Cookbook by Linda Ly. I use it quite a lot.

Favorite St. Louis restaurant Scape

Most memorable dining experience

At Sydney Street Cafe with my wife, right after the birth of our son.

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Bridge with Bl♠nd by kenneth bland

When playing in a seemingly hopeless contract, sometimes a confident declarer with

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3. ♥ 2, West the 5, North the Queen, and East the Ace.

4. East leads back the ♠ 7, taken in Dummy by the King.

5. Declarer didn’t like her prospects, realizing the remaining two Aces had to be with East.

6. ♣ 2 was led, East played the Ace, South the Jack, and West the 3.

7. East led back the ♠ 5 and Declarer won the Ace in the Dummy.

8. Taking stock, Declarer had three ♠s, one ♥, one ♦, and two ♣s perforce.

9. Needing two more tricks to fulfill her contract, Declarer had to make a ♥ play.

10. ♥ 9 from Dummy, East the 3, Declarer the King (!), and then West the Jack.

11. When the ♥ Jack fell, South’s contract was safe: three ♠s, four ♥s, and two ♣s. South could now afford to force a ♦ trick for 10 tricks and a big matchpoint score.

NOTE: Declarer was working with the positive premise that all three Aces were with East.

With that deduction, even if East held the missing ♥ Jack, the contract would still make.

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The Blue Duck, of Washington, Missouri, is opening a second locale in part of the former Monarch restaurant in Maplewood. Serving lunch and dinner, the place prides itself on homemade salads, sandwiches and entrees, plus creations from pastry chef Karmen Rayburn. Owner Chris Rayburn predicts a November opening.

[ pizza potpourri ]

The former Modesto will become Mona’s, an AmericanItalian spot serving pizzas and pastas with creative toppings. Owner Brendan Marsden (proprietor of Modesto and of Whitebox Eatery in The Crescent) promises a complete interior redo, as well, of his longtime location at 5257 Shaw Ave. on The Hill. An October opening is planned.

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Expect shwarma, gyros, falafel and the like, plus an outdoor patio area with hookah pipes.

Owners Ricky Barackat and Ahmad Salameh are renovating the spot, which previously housed SoHo Restaurant and Lounge.

[ foodie heaven ]

Chef Michael Gallina, formerly of James Beard Award-winning restaurant Blue Hill at Stone Barns in New York, hosted a media luncheon in his planned Cortex restaurant Vicia, at Boyle and Duncan avenues. Amid grain bowls, cold soups and summer squash focaccia, he and wife Tara explained that the location is set to become a ‘restaurant corridor.’

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The Flatirons

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by dorothy weiner | photos by marc weiner

It really says something when an American city's reputation reaches all the way to Krakow, Poland! “Oh, isn’t that the fittest city in the world?" a Polish tour guide asked when I mentioned Boulder.

The Colorado town is known for all things active, not to mention tree-hugging and health-food focused. But when you think about it, it’s only natural (no pun intended) to find these attributes together in one amazing mile-high city

Patio at the St. Julien

Entertainer on Pearl Street

because Boulder is also among the world’s best climbing destinations, and you’re not getting up those sheer-faced peaks on a diet of Hershey bars.

There’s no question that the main attraction here is a natural beauty unparalleled anywhere in the world. It takes only one trip to Eldorado Canyon, 8 miles from Boulder’s city center, to see that. But a visit to the area offers plenty to do for the climbing-challenged, too. There’s a ride, 17 miles away, to the funky outpost of Nederland, where apparently using marijuana didn’t really need the legal stamp of approval. And the Celestial Seasonings manufacturing plant is in nearby Gunbarrel—free tea! Of course, Pearl Street ‘mall,’ which isn’t really a mall at all, is good for hours of shopping, eating and street entertainment that rivals the Edinburgh Festival (more accurately its Fringe Festival); I saw a fiddle player out there at 8:20 a.m. on a Tuesday and about a block away, a guy sitting cross-legged on the sidewalk playing a handpan (don’t ask). There’s also the University of Colorado and Chautauqua Institute, where classes, workshops and concerts add another layer of culture to the already buzzing college town.

Any visit should start with a hike—even if you choose to interpret that word loosely. Just being in the Eldorado Canyon parking lot will leave you speechless as you stare up at Redgarden Wall, The Bastille and Shirt Tail Peak, all popular climbing spots. And a short hike that weaves up, around and through some of these areas will tell you all you need to know about what makes Boulder one of the most

visited places on the planet.

Once you’ve completed the obligatory hike (which you will certainly want to reprise), you should continue on to Nederland, the cute little mountain town with restaurants, crafty shops and a Polar Bear Plunge during something called Frozen Dead Guy Days (coffin racing is involved).

Nederland has a funky vibe, a passable Tibetan lunch buffet and a charming covered footbridge over the rushing Boulder Creek.

After you’ve tooled around up there, come back to civilization with a stroll down Pearl Street pedestrian mall, the undisputed city center—or at least the center of activity. City Hall is on this street, along with historic statuary, charming boutiques (no big box stores), locally owned restaurants and street buskers that range from fire eaters to a guy who plays piano upside down while hanging from his feet (you have to be there). In a six-block span, there are 10 coffee shops, eight sandal stores and dozens of restaurants. You can get ice cream at one of?????

Ben & Jerry’s original locales or dine on fava bean and English pea bruschetta at The Kitchen.

Even though this consummate college town is expanding outward in all directions—including with elegant homes nestled in the mountains—the city’s core retains the charm of a small, funky community. Fortunate for college parents and other visitors, hotel options are equally charming, especially the high-end St. Julien Hotel & Spa one block from Pearl Street, at 9th and Walnut. With turn-down

Nymph Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

service that includes chocolate cream cookies, the hotel’s rugged Colorado limestone facade belies its boutique elegance. Ask for a room with up-close-and-personal views of the iconic Flatirons, a row of sheer-faced mountains. The St. Julien had me at the first sniff of mint, cucumber and grapefruit wafting into the lobby from its spa.

It would be a shame to be in Boulder and miss Rocky Mountain National Park, only an hour away in Estes Park.

The views along the drive alone are worth a day of your trip, and once you get there, an easy hike to Nymph, Dream and Emerald lakes offers vistas you will never forget. The three lakes appear in succession along 1.8 miles on the same trail (accessed from the Bear Lake Trailhead), rising to an elevation of about 10,000 feet at the topmost Emerald Lake.

Even the snail’s pace amble through kitschy ‘downtown’ Estes Park, necessary to reach the park’s entrance, should not deter you. Or the crowds that want to share God’s country with you. Actually, Estes Park itself is worth a visit if you’ve never been. Dubbed the Disneyland of the mountains, it has an array of shops with names like Mad Moose and The Trading Post, eateries and activities (climbing lessons, fishing holes, miniature golf, rafting) that will delight families.

While you wouldn’t particularly think of Boulder and its environs as incubators for anything other than a new kind of mountain bike or carabiner, there has been plenty of innovation there, all within the purview of natural living. It’s no surprise that lifestyle items like Crocs shoes and Izze’s natural soda were created here. Not to mention Justin’s all-natural peanut butter and cashew butter—they come in squeezable packets, after all, for easy use on the trail and up the rock face!

South Boulder Creek

Celestial Seasonings tasting room

Climbers on The Bastille

Boulder City Hall

Mark Your Calendar ] by meghan gunn

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10/8

The Darkness Haunted House Soulard, off Broadway $25 | thedarkness.com

Wolf Fest Endangered Wolf Center $25 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. endangeredwolfcenter.org

10/6

Kimmswick Riverboat Cruise Gateway Arch Riverfront $80; includes lunch at Blue Owl 9 am.- 5 p.m. | gatewayarch.com

10/8

10/6

10/9

Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions Chaifetz Arena | $46+ | 7:30 p.m. thechaifetzarena.com

10/7

Chamber Music Society: If It Ain’t Baroque, Don’t Fix It Sheldon Concert Hall | $19 7:30 p.m. | chambermusicstl.org

10/7 & 10/8

Vintage Car Show Fountain View at Friendship Village | Free | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. friendshipvillage.com

10/9

STL Cure Sarcoma 6K Creve Coeur Park | $25-$40 9:30 a.m. | stlcuresarcoma.org

10/9

History Hayrides at Faust Park Faust Park | $10 | 6-9 p.m. stlouisco.com

St. Louis Symphony: Tribute to Prince Powell Hall | $35+ | 7 p.m. stlsymphony.org

10/7-10/9

10/9

St. Louis Scott Gallagher Fall Festival World Wide Technology Soccer Park Free | slsgsoccer.com

10/7-10/23

Dance St. Louis: New Horizons III Touhill Performing Arts Center $30 | 8 p.m. | touhill.org

10/7-10/30

10/8 & 10/9

Art in the Park Lindendale Park in Highland, Ill. Free | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sun. | highlandartscouncil.org

10/8

The Factory Fashion Show and Night Market 3515 Chouteau Ave. | $10-$25 6:30-10 p.m. | stlfw.com

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Also in Theaters: • Deepwater Horizon • Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children • Masterminds Opening Friday: • The Girl on the Train • The Birth of a Nation • The Great Gilly Hopkins Now on DVD: • X-Men: Apocalypse • Into the Forest

The Magnificent Seven 〉〉

If you want two-plus hours of total enjoyment, this is your movie. A contemporary remake of a famous 1960’s film, it is the classic good vs. evil shoot-’em-up with stunning scenery. It’s not revolutionary in any cinematic way, but it will remind you of all that was so appealing about Westerns. The good guys, seven misfits, are gathered together by bounty hunter Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), who decides to help a desperate homesteader after her small California settlement has been terrorized by a ruthless mining magnate (Peter Sarsgaard). The motley crew includes Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke and Vincent D’Onofrio. The spunky citizen-activist is the lovely Haley Bennett. Not much goes on besides gunfights and bromance, but this film is the purest form of entertainment: no challenging ethical or moral issues to tackle here. You just root for the good guys, despise the bad ones and clap wildly when justice carries the day.

Should You See It? Yes!—D.W. viewed at wehrenberg Ronnie’s 20 cine

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10/7-10/30

Pumpkin Jamboree Make your way to Eckert’s Millstadt Farm for a corn maze, haunted hayride, pig races and carnival rides. You also can pick your own pumpkins at the pumpkin patch.

Eckert’s Millstadt Farm | $12.50 | Weekends | eckerts.com

10/11

Six Flags Fright Fest Six Flags | $43.99 | Weekends sixflags.com

theater

The Bach Society: Mozart’s Mass in C Minor First Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood | $10-$45 | 3 p.m. bachsociety.org

10/10 & 10/11

Upstream Theater: Suspended Kranzberg Arts Center $20+ | upstreamtheater.org

Celtic Thunder Fabulous Fox Theatre | $45-$75 7:30 p.m. | fabulousfox.com

seen on the screen

Pet Photographer Lynn Terry: Tails From Behind the Lens STLCC-Meramec | Free 7-9 p.m. | stlcc.edu

10/11

Pumpkin Painting St. Louis Public LibrarySchlafly Branch | Free | 6-7 p.m. slpl.org

10/8

Fall Fest Cedar Lake Cellars is hosting its annual fall celebration this weekend! Enjoy a wide variety of Missouri wines, live music, food stations and fireworks.

Cedar Lake Cellars | $10 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | cedarlakecellars.com

10/8 & 10/9

fashion

kids music

exhibit

Ottertoberfest Celebrate our local otters and observe a traditional German holiday this weekend at the Saint Louis Zoo. There will be beer and live music, as well as a kids’ activity area with otter-related games and crafts.

Saint Louis Zoo | Free | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. stlzoo.org

10/8-10/18

Saint Louis Fashion Week Join national and local designers to celebrate fashion with events like the Local Trunk Show and Pop-Up Shop.

Varied Locations | saintlouisfashionweek.com

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health matters] SPECIAL SECTION

photo: Bill Barrett

If so, this person could qualify for a clinical research study being conducted by St. Louis Clinical Trials. To qualify for this study, the individual should also be at least 50 years old and have a caregiver or person who can assist with the study’s medication.

Dr. Keiko Hirose and Dr. Katherine Dunsky

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[Quick relief WASHINGTON UNIVERSITy

Those who qualify for this study may be compensated for their time and travel.

To learn more, call St. Louis Clinical Trials at 314.802.8822 or visit joinaresearchstudy.com.

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ourselves have ever experienced the pain of an ear infection—part ache, part knife-sharp stab— knowing our child has one can be hard to bear.

“Ear infections are one of the most common reasons children go to the doctor,” says Dr. Keiko Hirose, Washington University School of Medicine otolaryngologist-in-chief, who divides her time between Children’s Hospital and the new St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center at I-64 and Mason Road. In most cases, however, the insertion of tubes (tympanostomy) is a standard outpatient procedure with excellent results.

So what are these clever devices, and how do they work? They function, Hirose explains, by allowing a controlled perforation of the eardrum and equalizing the pressure across it. Once the tube—about the size of a grain of rice and shaped like a sewing bobbin—is inserted, the pressure on the inside of the ear is the same as that on the outside. In addition, it provides an exitway for the mostly painless discharge of puss. “The bursting of an eardrum is very painful,” says Hirose’s colleague, Dr. Katherine Dunsky. “But tubes prevent that.” Another benefit is that medication can be administered successfully via drops rather than orally. “The perforation allows the medicine to pass through to the middle ear where the infection is,” says Hirose. “Otherwise, the drum acts as a barrier and drops aren’t effective.” A tympanostomy—performed under general anesthetic—takes 10 minutes and Hirose says she recommends it only after three or more infections. While adults also can be fitted with tubes, most patients, Dunsky says, tend to be 3 and under. The insertion of tubes has few side effects besides soreness and minimal, spotty bleeding.

Other common outpatient otolaryngological procedures performed at the Specialty Care Center are tonsill- and adenoidectomies. The need for these occurs when the lymphoid tissue in the throat becomes infected or enlarged, causing obstruction and difficulty breathing. The tissue, Hirose explains, relates to the immune system and, actually, functions like a lymph node. “Tonsils and adenoids are non-essential because we have other lymph nodes elsewhere in the body,” she says.

Also performed under general anesthetic at the outpatient clinic, these surgeries take less than an hour. The post-operative period mostly is marked by a sore throat similar to that caused by pharyngitis.

There are four other otolaryngologists besides Hirose and Dunsky on the team, and all take turns both at the Mason Road center and at Children’s Hospital, where more serious ear, nose and throat conditions are treated. These include abnormalities of the vocal chords and voice box, tumors and cysts in the chest, and emergency procedures necessitated by choking. Dunsky says the new facility— which includes many other specialties—is unique for its breadth of services and its proximity to major highways. New to the practice, Dunsky recently has seen her first patients there.

The St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center is a new outpatient facility located at I-64 and Mason Road. For more information, call 314.454.6162 or visit wuphysicians.wustl.edu/pedsENT. Pictured on the cover: Dr. Katherine Dunsky and Dr. Keiko Hirose.

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2 | Cardiology Coffee Talk

Have your questions answered by W.U. cardiologists, get tips from an exercise specialist and participate in a heart-healthy demonstration by a registered dietitian at two free events, 9 a.m. Oct. 7 (Dr. Vader) and 14 (Dr. Cooper).

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3 | Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

As the new hospital president, I look forward to learning more about the healthcare needs in our community and working in partnership with the talented physicians and staff to build on our great reputation of excellent patient care.

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When it comes to our health, we seem to take it for granted until something goes wrong. Then, nothing seems right. Headaches, arthritis pain, itching or any other chronic annoyance can take over your life if you let it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so important to find relief asap.

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME

A spooky limb with a mind and life of its own: the stuff of horror films? Yes, but it's also a condition of everyday life for many. Did you know that one in 10 of us live with restless leg syndrome—the sensation of an uncontrollable arm or leg?

Is It Real?

“Restless leg syndrome is a neurological sleep disorder that causes people to have uncomfortable sensations in their extremities, typically occurring in the evening," explains Dr. Ramon Malhotra, co-director of SLUCare Sleep Disorders Center. People describe it as a prickly or numb sensation or sometimes an urge to move their extremities, he says. “They can have a difficult time falling and staying asleep, and can flip and flop, bothering their bed partner.”

The sleep disturbance can be quite significant, adds Dr. Leonard Weinstock of Midwest Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Center, which reports a link between the gastrointestinal tract and RLS. “It is associated with hypertension and a higher incidence of strokes. It can be difficult to travel on airplanes or go on long car rides.”

About a third to half of patients have a family history of RLS, so there could be a genetic component, says Malhotra.

"We think one key player is dopamine, a substance in the brain that communicates between nerve cells. The thought is that a deficiency of dopamine causes people to have an urge to move their arms and legs.”

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If someone has even borderline low levels of iron, sometimes giving supplemental iron will help treat this condition, Malhotra notes. The possible link to iron deficiency is illustrated by the gender imbalance in the incidence of RLS, he explains. “Women have it more often than men by about a two-to-one ratio. We don’t have a great explanation, but obviously menstruating women are more likely to be irondeficient than men.”

The second medicinal approach is administration of dopamine itself, orally or with skin patches. “The medications tend to be quite effective—about three-quarters of patients will respond to them,” Malhotra says. Possible side effects include sleepiness, he says, and if the dopamine enters the wrong part of the brain, people can get nauseous.

Non-pharmacological approaches include warm baths, soothing massages, stretching and exercising before bed.

"These all can be helpful,” Malhotra says. “People also are looking at devices that can be placed over the legs before bedtime to heat and massage them for 10 or 15 minutes.”

Gut Reaction

Links recently have been discovered between stomach inflammation and other diseases such as restless leg syndrome, Weinstock reports. “One theory is that small intestinal bacterial overgrowth can inflame the small intestinal lining. Then, inflammatory proteins are secreted into the body’s circulation," he says. “There also is potential that immune cells produce antibodies that attack the nervous system and that it is caused by small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.”

Weinstock also points to a relatively new discovery of decreased endorphins in the brains of people who have restless leg syndrome. He has published medical journal papers about his approach to treating RLS through the gut. “If there is bacterial overgrowth, I treat that,” he says. “On top of that, we use a compound called low-dose naltrexone, or LDN, which blocks endorphin receptors for a short period of time and tricks the body into a rebound production of endorphins.”

His research found that this approach moderately or markedly improved RLS symptoms in 57 percent of patients.

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ARTHRITIS

The odds of suffering from osteoarthritis at some point in life are exactly the same as the likelihood of the sun rising tomorrow. That’s right: Everyone will get some form of the degenerative ailment if they live long enough.

Ailment of Aging

Arthritis is a term that covers more than 100 conditions that cause pain or disease in the body’s joints. For some, it is caused by inflammation, infections or metabolic disease (which is responsible for gout). But the most common form is osteoarthritis, a non-inflammatory process that results from the wear-and-tear process, according to Dr. Dany Thekkemuriyil, a rheumatologist in the SSM Health Medical Group. “As the joint undergoes more and more use, the cartilage wears off, the joint space narrows, and the bones in the joint come closer together. That is most common in the knees because they are weight-bearing.”

More than half of Americans being treated for arthritis— about 27 million—have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Genetics predispose some people, Thekkemuriyil says. “Some factors are the mechanical stresses your joints encounter, maybe due to your line of work. Athletes, especially football players, get arthritis faster because they have had a lot of injury to their joints.”

What Happened?

Your personal relationship with osteoarthritis began long ago. Maybe it was the crunching sound you heard from your back while playing on the trampoline at age 8. Or that awkward, knee-twisting fall on the basketball court at 17.

Most likely, it was that ‘yard-sale’ tumble down the ski slopes at 28 that left your entire body aching for weeks.

And you have been getting better acquainted with osteoarthritis ever since, whether you realized it or not. “In the beginning stages, people may start to notice a little bit of joint discomfort or aching, most of the time in a joint that has been injured,” Thekkemuriyil says. “Usually we see some symptoms after the age of 30 or 40. By your fifth and sixth decade, it will be worse.”

Osteoarthritis has its favorite places, like “joints that are used more and are weight-bearing—knees, hips and spine.

The hands are the least commonly affected or will be the last joints to be affected,” he says. “You don’t bear much weight with your hands, but people who work with their hands a lot get osteoarthritis in them.”

Now What?

The severity is what matters, Thekkemuriyil notes. “In the early stages, we do symptomatic control with antiinflammatory medicine or analgesics like Tylenol for pain,” he says. “Exercise and physical therapy also are very good to strengthen the muscles around the joint and keep the alignment of the joint right.”

As the wear-and-tear progresses, the pain becomes more constant, he says, which is when patients might turn to corticosteroid injections that can give more relief. “As the joint wears out, the bones’ outer surfaces get rough and lose their normal architecture,” Thekkemuriyil says. “Bits of bone called osteophytes project outside of the joints. That is what you see on the knuckles of some people as they get older.”

As the condition worsens, physicians can give injections of a viscous liquid that replaces cartilage to provide some padding and lubrication between the bones. “That has been shown to have some benefit,” Thekkemuriyil says. The liquid goes by the product names Synvisc and Hyalgan and is based on hyaluronic acid, a natural component of joint fluid.

For many, the time will come to take the painful joint into the shop for repairs. “Surgery is considered when we can see on X-rays that there is no cartilage left and the joint really is bone-on-bone,” Thekkemuriyil says. “The main indication is when the pain is affecting activities.”

Bad Knees

It will happen to many of us. Pain, limping and finally, the realization that we need meniscus surgery or a new knee.

These are two very different procedures, but with a little luck, they will yield decades of better mobility.

What’s a Meniscus?

This is cartilage that usually cushions the knee dutifully and anonymously. It bears weight and twisting stresses, making meniscus tears one of the most common knee injuries. “The meniscus is the shock absorber of the knee,” says Dr. Joshua P. Naudad of Agility Orthopaedics. “People stay active longer in life and are more aggressive with activity. We see patients who have worn down their knees through repetitive activities, although some meniscus injuries are associated with arthritis.”

The knee is probably our body’s largest weight-bearing joint, and there are a lot of stresses across it, even more than in the hip or ankle, says Dr. Robert A. Sciortino of Jones and Sciortino Orthopedics in Chesterfield. Sciortino agrees that meniscus injury is a curse of aging. “As we age, our meniscus loses some of its elasticity and becomes more brittle,” he explains.

“Something that may not normally cause an injury can start a little tear because the meniscus is not as resilient with age.”

Start Slow

If the pain is minor, it may be addressed with minimal treatment, Naudad says. “Corticosteroid injections or physical therapy are options for initial management. But if there is an acute tear or the patient experiences a lot of pain, then the meniscus should be fixed surgically.”

Meniscus tears likely will not heal themselves, Sciortino points out. “The meniscus doesn’t have a very good blood supply, so once it starts tearing, it doesn’t have the ability to heal,” he says. “People can have symptoms for months and years because it stays torn.”

A curious presentation is commonly known as ‘water on the knee,’ which is caused by swelling due to arthritis, a meniscus tear, a ligament strain or a sprain, Naudad explains. “Usually it requires medical investigation by a physician or orthopedic surgeon to determine why.”

Many patients initially seek other treatments to alleviate pain—nutritional supplements, acupuncture or chiropractic.

Curcumin, a substance in the turmeric spice family, is thought to have anti-inflammatory properties. “I don’t know if there are scientific studies showing it to be beneficial, but there are some anecdotal reports,” Sciortino says. “Similarly with glucosamine and chondroitin—but studies are conflicting. It is OK to try acupuncture or chiropractic.”

A new treatment is platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy. “We take the patient’s blood and spin it down in a centrifuge to get the growth factors that promote healing,” Naudad says. “It is injected into the patient’s knee. I have had success with that.”

It has yet to be determined how many knee surgeries and replacements may be foregone through PRP therapy, he says.

“It is too early to tell.”

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Call in Replacements

When other options have been exhausted, it may be time to order parts for a new knee. “Replacements are done for patients who have end-stage arthritis of the knee,” Naudad says.

The decision to do this surgery—a major procedure— should be up to the patient, Sciortino says. “Everyone is different. I have seen people with terrible-looking arthritis on X-rays who say the pain is not too bad,” he says. “And I have seen people who have a moderate amount of arthritis but are incapacitated.”

As for prevention, exercise “is good for prevention,” says Sciortino. Keeping your knees strong and flexible is very helpful in preventing injuries from sudden starts and stops.

In fact, activity is the orthopedic surgeon’s goal, Naudad explains. “I became an orthopedic surgeon so I could get people back to the activities they love.”

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With the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, every woman probably spends at least some time thinking about what that means. For some, it’s remembering special friends who have battled or are battling the disease. For others, it’s more personal, relating to

their own experiences with breast cancer. No matter where we fall on this spectrum, now is a good time to be good to ourselves! Go get a facial or a massage. Buy a new lipstick or perfume. Get yourself some flowers and a yummy hand cream. You deserve it!

BARR-CO. Honeysuckle Hand Soap, Lotion & Candle

Hometown company K. Hall Designs creates a luscious Barr-Co. line of soaps, candles and scents. Offered in its own handy caddy, Honeysuckle soap and lotion will brighten your day every time you use them, and the candle will provide hours of aromatherapy. $42, Caddy $32, Candle, K. Hall Stores

RANCÉ Tuberose Soap Set

Six delicious bars of triple-milled French soap from the esteemed Rancé line—it doesn’t get more pampering than this! $58, Sallie Home

ESTÉE LAUDER year of the Rooster Powder Compact

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VERDURA BOTANICA Ivory Tuberose Luminaria candle Bath Salts

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Home of Your own] SPECIAL SECTION

Love & service

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good vibes] redkey realty leaders by megan oritz

During every Tuesday sales meeting, RedKey Realty Leaders starts with good news. Agents are encouraged to share something positive happening in their personal life or at work, not about sales, but about whether their daughter’s soccer team won or if they attended a fundraiser or community event. “When we recruit, we recruit to our culture,” says RedKey CEO/owner Jill Butler. “This company culture isn’t for everyone, but ‘love and service’ is our unofficial motto.”

Recently, agent Rob Soete emailed Butler photos in which he used the company limo (typically reserved for transporting clients to closings) for a night out on the town with some special community members. Soete picked up adults with special needs from a group home and took all nine residents to a park, dinner and Ted Drewes. “The staff said residents got so excited,” Butler says. “Some got their nails done, and they dressed up. The photos he sent were very indicative of our agents.

When they see a need to serve, they do.”

Special moments like that remind Butler exactly why she started RedKey Realty four years ago. She wanted to create a local, independent company focused not only on real estate, but also on the needs of those in the community. “When we started, we felt so committed to St. Louis,” Butler says. “Our agents are passionate and they are passionate about St. Louis. We have a lot of pride in being a local company.”

That pride goes beyond the company’s continued growth in sales. RedKey had a 300-percent growth in its first year and now has expanded to 140 agents working out of offices in Frontenac and Chesterfield. Despite this success, the company’s mission remains the same. And while more and more agents seek to join RedKey’s culture,

RedKey Realty leaders CEO/Owner Jill Butler

Butler says she is looking only for the right fit. “We really want committed agents and leaders, those who live, work and serve their communities,” she says.

In another effort to demonstrate that service is its No. 1 goal, RedKey began the Ripple Effect, an annual event where all agents come together to support one common cause.

While still working with nonprofits and various charities on their own, recently the agents set a goal to raise $2,500 to benefit Joey Renick, who was nominated by a RedKey realtor to be the first recipient of the Ripple Effect fundraising. Renick, a Crestwood resident, is dealing with his third bout of leukemia. By the end of the campaign, RedKey exceeded its goal and raised $5,000 to help offset Renick’s medical expenses.

That is one of many reasons Butler looks forward to celebrating good news on Tuesdays with her agents. Sales are important, but she likes hearing about the positive things going on in the agents’ home lives and in their involvement throughout the community during each given week.

“If we meet our goals but people are not happy, that isn’t what I would consider successful,” Butler says.

On the cover: RedKey Realty Leaders continues to increase sales each year, but the company also is focused on making a big impact in the community; ‘love and service’ is its unofficial motto. Pictured on the cover: RedKey Realty CEO Jill Butler and broker Klaus Bank.

Offices are 10333 Clayton Road (314.692.7200) and 17107 Chesterfield Airport Road (636.237.6000). For more information, visit redkeystlouis.com.

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Rediscover Options.

PAM HIGGINBOTHAM TVEDT 314-406-8711 13303 CROSS LAND DRIVE | $945,000 CLAYTON

SARAH BERNARD | 314-753-3552 2306 ALPINE LAKE DRIVE | $1,100,000 INNSBROOK

MAYA KEFALOV | 314-660-4040 11 RAUSCHER DRIVE | $1,569,000 LADUE

JANE SPOONER | 314-504-1131 12510 CINEMA LANE | $475,000 SUNSET HILLS

HOLLY GERCHEN | 314-629-3858 447 GREELEY | $599,900 WEBSTER GROVES

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Since 2012, the agents at RedKey Realty Leaders St. Louis have helped thousands of clients rediscover options in style, price, and location. We look forward to helping you.

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World-Class. Crafted in hand-chiseled Wisconsin & Indiana limestone on 2.2 acres. 5 en-suite BDs, 10BA/16,200 total SF. Extravagant, elegant, singularly functional w/ advanced technology. Resort lifestyle w/Pool & pristine grounds. 2-lane AMF Bowling Alley, Fitness Center, 7-Car heated garage.

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3660 BOUQUET ROAD WILDWOOD | PRICE UPON REQUEST MARGIE KUBIK | 314.954.2513 Stunning estate nestled on 70+ majestic acres in the heart of Wildwood features 4 beds, 4 baths, a fabulous in-ground pool, hot tub & finished ll.

12 APPLETREE LANE LADUE | $3,100,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 Beautifully updated 20-year-old home on 1.8 acres in heart of Ladue. Gourmet kitchen, exquisite millwork, sprawling terraces, & infinity pool.

4 BRENTMOOR PARK CLAYTON | $2,500,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 Gorgeous Georgian-style home on 1.5+ acres. Impeccably manicured lawn, plus pool, carriage house, greenhouse and much more!

2120 SOUTH WARSON ROAD LADUE | $2,249,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Exquisitely designed home with coastal fee on 3.3 acres. Main floor master, 2 kitchens, pool, screened lanai, & 4-car garage.

547 TREGARON PLACE FRONTENAC | $1,165,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 1.5 story, 5 BR/ 4 full, 2 half bath home with 4,800+/- sqft. Renovated kitchen, gorgeous pool and 3-car garage.

10 DEER CREEK WOODS LADUE | $949,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 Updated tudor home backs up to Tilles Park & boasts 4 BR/4 BA in Ladue schools. Master suite, gourmet kitchen, finished lower level.

52 WESTMORELAND PLACE CWE | $995,000 WAYNE NORWOOD & BEN PATTON | 314.629.3931 Historic Mansion created in cut tumbled limestone across from Forest Park. Sellers invested over $500,000 in improvements.

10510 CONWAY ROAD FRONTENAC | $940,000 SALLY GOLDKAMP | 314.479.9396 ELIZABETH ASTON | 314.807.9778 Beautiful two-story brick Colonial home in Ladue schools. 4 BR/3.5 BA, hardwood floors, crown molding, large kitchen and more.

663 SPYGLASS SUMMIT CHESTERFIELD | $529,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Carefree living at its finest in this 4 BR, 4.5 BA attached villa in fabulous gated community with 2,500 sqft. & 2 main floor bedrooms.

16834 KEHSBROOKE COURT Chesterfield | $485,000 BOB BARRETT | 314.570.8888 Traditional 4 BR/2 full, 2 half BA home in the beautiful Kehrs Mills Estates. Master suite, large eat-in kitchen & 3-car garage!

14360 CEDAR SPRINGS TOWN AND COUNTRY | $439,900 LORI WOODWARD | 314.440.3600 One level living. 3BR, 3bath home located next to the stocked fishing pond in gated community with 24-hr guard, pool, tennis & trails.

400 S. 14TH STREET #1014 ST. LOUIS CITY | $419,900 WAYNE NORWOOD & BEN PATTON | 314.629.3931 Modern styling offers 2,200SF w/open great room/kitchen, separate dining room, in-unit laundry. Ultimate Downtown setting.

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Luxury, beauty, & comfort in this phenomenally priced custom four-year-old home, featuring two suites on main level. Extensive moldings & unmatched appointments throughout. Pool & full outdoor luxury Kitchen. Theatre, Exercise, Wine, Golf Simulator. Zoned Geothermal HVAC. 4-car Garage.11,382+/- TSF.

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50 RANDELAY DRIVE LADUE | $1,499,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 Mid-century modern home on 1.8 private acres boasts 4 BR/6 BA, updated kitchen, finished ll & beautiful views of garden & pool.

105 NORTH MOSLEY ROAD CREVE COEUR | $1,375,000 WAYNE NORWOOD & BEN PATTON | 314.629.3931 Only 2yrs old. 6 BR/9 BA home. 7,000SF on 1 Acre. Open floor plan. Gourmet kitchen, main level master suite, walk-out finished LL.

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1879 IRONSTONE ROAD DES PERES | $939,900 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 One of the larger homes in Berkley Manor w/5,200+sqft. 6 BR, 4 full/2 half baths w/ main floor master suite & updated kitchen.

326 NORTH MERAMEC AVE. CLAYTON | $835,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Single family home in the heart of Clayton w/a main floor master, tall ceilings, hardwood floors, fenced in yard. 3-car garage.

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14732 TIMBERWAY COURT CHESTERFIELD | $399,000 MARGIE KUBIK | 314.954.2513 Highly sought-after home in Thousand Oaks Subdivision. 4 BR/2.5 BA with large eat-in kitchen & second floor master suite.

7356 STREAM VALLEY OAKVILLE | $333,900 LORI WOODWARD | 314.440.3600 Stately 4 BR, 4 BA home w/2-sty entry, main flr family room, finished LL & 3-car garage.

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20 NORTH WALLING DRIVE CREVE COEUR | $825,000 WAYNE NORWOOD & BEN PATTON | 314.629.3931 Newer construction 5 bedroom/5 bath home offers 5,700 SF, total living area including a finished lower level & sits on 1.0 acre.

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Dear Homework,

We’ve lived in our house seven years, and it is time for a refresh to maintain the stately appearance we desire. The current cedar shake roof needs replacement, and we want something easier to maintain. The storm windows are hard to clean; would replacement improve the overall appearance? The landscaping was done seven years ago, but needs updating. It’s also time to paint, but we like the black shutters with white trim. Can you help?

Sincerely,

—Tired in Town & Country

Dear Tired in Town & Country,

A number of subtle changes will enhance the stately feel of your house. For your roof, a ‘slate look’ asphalt shingle would be historically compatible with the Georgian style.

Next, storm windows tend to minimize the appearance of the window mullions, which are essential to the proportions of the house, so removing them will help. Finally, the current color scheme is classic, so leave it alone, but you might add shutter hinges and tie-backs to enhance the historic feel.

As for landscaping, I would first remove the large tree to the left of the front porch.

Judging by the shadows, its removal would be the most effective in bringing light to the front yard. Leave the azaleas, but add a new series of clipped evergreen hedges to impart a more dignified feel. I would block out the view of the neighboring garage doors by planting an informal grouping of white pine trees to keep the focus on your property.

Hope that Helps, —Homework

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13 Ladue Crest Lane Ladue $489,000

5 Kingston manor drive Ladue $675,000

32 Westmoreland Place CWE $1,649,000.

103 Graybridge Road Ladue $850,000

3 Frontenac Estates Frontenac $1,649,000

40 Conway Close Ladue $895,000 open 10/9, 1-3 PM

LuxuryCollection

10 lenoX PlaCe, CWE.

$995,000

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$439,500

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$6,650,000

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$979,000

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$4,950,000

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$3,775,000

362 Merlot lane, St. Albans.

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$339,000

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8 FordYCe lane, Ladue.

$3,500,000

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$895,000

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$265,000

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565 Barnes road, Ladue.

$3,385,000

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$889,900

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$224,900

2 litzsinger lane, Ladue. $1,295,000.

1-3 Pm

1029 Kinstern driVe, des Peres.

$165,900

64 BriarCliFF, Ladue. $1,250,000.

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21 UPPer ladUe, Ladue.

$3,100,000

332 WilloW Weald PatH, Chesterfield.

$879,000

241 linden aVenUe, Clayton.

$2,975,000

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$850,000

102 dornell driVe, Webster Groves.

$156,000

24 W. WindrUsH CreeK, Creve Coeur. $1,135,000. 1-3 Pm

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$2,500,000

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bob’s seafood | university city WHen » 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday WHere » 8660 Olive Blvd.

WHY » To find a wide variety of fresh seafood St. Louis may be about as far as you can get from the ocean, but thanks to

Bob’s Seafood in University City, top-grade seafood has been within reach for nearly four decades. Bob Mepham opened Bob’s Seafood in 1978. Prior to setting up shop, Mepham worked on Mississippi River barges, explains store manager Tony Rivituso. “He traveled down to Louisiana and saw seafood we didn’t have in St. Louis,” he explains, adding that Mepham started small, selling things like crab and shrimp on the side of the road.

Before moving to his current brick and mortar location on Olive Boulevard in 2005, Bob’s Seafood operated in an outside market in the Delmar Loop in the ’80s, followed by an indoor facility on Delmar Boulevard.

Bob’s relies on a large network of suppliers that have been carefully curated over the decades. Each day, a few thousand pounds of fish are flown in, adding up to tens of thousands of pounds trucked in weekly. “When Bob saw firsthand the quality that suppliers in Louisiana offered, he built up relationships with them, and since I started 25 years ago, we’ve had a lot of the same suppliers,” Rivituso says.

Many top restaurants and country clubs in St. Louis purchase seafood at Bob’s. The list is long, but on it, Rivituso cites Cardwell’s, The Ritz-Carlton, The Block, The Crossing, Four Seasons, and St. Louis, Bellerive and Old Warson country clubs. And, of course, Bob’s

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also sells to the general public. The retail side of Bob’s offers harder-to-find items like softshell crab, bluefin tuna and sushi-grade fish. And because the turnover is quick, it means fish and seafood is more likely to be ultra-fresh—no salmon lingering in the display case for days. “A run-of-the-mill grocery store might carry just a handful of options, and a lot of it will have been previously frozen or is frozen,” Rivituso notes. “We’ve built a trusted relationship with our customers, and they know I’m not going to offer them anything that’s compromised.”

For restaurant-quality meals at home, obtaining the freshest possible seafood is essential, he adds. Although seafood that is frozen or preserved in some way may technically be ‘fresh,’ those methods may alter the taste, texture or appearance of the finished dish, Rivituso says. “Scallops that have been treated, for example, have a preservative that throws out water when you cook them, so they won’t caramelize the same as if they were truly fresh.”

For ambitious cooks wanting to try a new fish, Bob’s routinely provides pointers on how to prepare something new, and the store will steam shellfish like lobster and crab on-site at no additional charge. Bob’s also regularly works with L’Ecole Culinaire to offer demonstrations on filleting, deboning and other fish techniques.

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| Tips To Grow Your Own | If you’re thinking of planting apple trees in 〉〉 In order to produce blooms and 〉〉 Be wary when selecting an apple your yard, it’s time to think small. The apple 〉〉The best time to transplant young apple trees is after the first frost, once fruit, apple trees need a certain tree that traditionally grows well in tree industry has been trending toward they’ve started losing their leaves amount of ‘chill hours,’ which can be other climes, because sometimes the dwarf varieties for a few years now, says Arlie and become dormant, generally in tricky for residents in the South. Chill chill hour requirements are merely November or December.

Transplanting hours are the number of hours the estimations. It’s all important because if Powell of Petals from the Past and professor gives the tree a bit of a shock, and cold temperature is below 45 degrees you live in an area without adequate chill emeritus at Auburn University. He has air can settle around the roots and Fahrenheit. Some varieties need only hours, the tree won’t bloom or produce. cause damage.

600 chill hours, and some need 1,200 advised fruit industry professionals all over and above. Northerners always have 〉〉 Compounding the problem are the the South on selection and maintenance enough cold weather to spare, and in seasonal variations in temperatures 〉〉 Powell says you can plant throughout of varieties for years. He says, traditionally, St. Louis, gardeners fall somewhere in from year to year. If you have a the winter but advises people not to the middle, and most apple varieties particularly mild winter, you may be plant before hard freezes, defined as apple trees were planted 25 to 30 feet apart will thrive. The varieties with low chill waiting a lot longer for your apple temperatures below 30 degrees. Many in orchards and grew up to 45 feet tall, but requirements will easily weather the tree to produce fruit. To check the nurseries can tell customers if there is with today’s dwarf varieties, they need be summer heat, while trees with mid to particulars of growing these miniature going to be a hard freeze, so they can high requirements will likely get what beauties in your region, contact your wait to plant afterward. planted only about 9 feet apart. Some of they need in Missouri winters. local botanical garden for guidance. these trees have root systems so small, they P. Allen Smith, host of two public television programs, is an award-winning designer and gardening expert. need a trellis or a post for extra support.

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When native St. Louisans Blair Kweskin and her husband Sasha bought their first house in August 2010, they were so excited. They had previously lived in a small studio apartment in San Francisco and were more than ready to be homeowners.

Six years later, their search for a second home was much different. With a house in University City they already loved, they did not rush to make a rash decision.

They had a list of pitfalls to avoid and a better idea of what they liked. The search for their new home in Clayton took a year and a half. They closed in early September.

“It was definitely less hectic because we had a house we already loved, and we were not in a hurry to move,” Blair Kweskin says. “It was more stressful, however, in that we also had a house to sell. It’s difficult with little kids and trying to keep it ready for showings. And the

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market is not great right now.”

The Kweskins originally had hoped to make a contingency offer on a home but quickly found those are rarely accepted these days. “The fact that no one will accept contingency offers anymore is very frustrating,” Kweskin says. “We have good jobs (she is a designer and he is a scientist) and a really great house.

But unless you have tons of money, it’s very hard to buy one without selling the other. I’ve talked to my friends about this. We are all in our mid-30s with small kids, and no one has that kind of money sitting around.”

Alicia Tierney, a broker/manager for Laura McCarthy Real Estate, says some sellers will accept contingency offers but confirms the number has dropped significantly in the past two years. “It depends on the house that the purchasing buyer is targeting,” Tierney says. “And then it

depends on the underlying contingent home. The seller is more likely to entertain it if the other home is considered a sure thing. We still see it, but we spend a whole lot of time looking and evaluating if they are going to succeed in selling because it does slow things down.”

When the Kweskins realized a contingency offer was unlikely, they made adjustments in the type of homes looked at so they could buy without needing to sell right away. They put their current house on the market when they were sure their new home purchase was going to work out.

While houses in certain local neighborhoods are still going quickly, throughout St. Louis and nationwide, agents report something of a slowdown right now. “The market has slowed, but we usually expect a second surge of a healthy fall market, and we are still selling

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at all levels,” Tierney explains. “We haven’t quite picked up the speed this fall. I bet it’s a combination of market caution and maybe election hesitance, though I don’t know if people will actually say that.”

The Kweskins hope their house in U. City sells quickly so they can get settled into their new home with their two children and start their next adventure. For other people who may be house shopping, Kweskin advises patience.

“It’s hard to find exactly what you’re looking for,” she says. “You have to be willing to give a little or have the foresight that the home could be great with a few changes. You have to be able to see past the paint or even the wall in the middle of a room. It really can be great.”

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Q | How accurate are seller’s disclosures? What if we move in and something big falls apart—do we have recourse?

A | While the seller’s disclosure contains important

information for a prospective buyer, it’s only as accurate as the knowledge the seller chooses to share.

It’s really only for informational purposes, and there is always a chance that something could fail; the seller has no responsibility after closing.

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Q | Should I replace laminate counters before listing my house?

A | If everything else in the kitchen has been updated,

it’s worth spending the money, but not otherwise.

Another important factor is what the competition has for the same price. Your realtor will know what’s best for your specific situation.

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Susan Hurley

A | Use simple window treatments for aesthetics and

security. Airy, neutral fabrics will give a finished look without disrupting the flow of the room. If your property features a large window with a view, leave it bare.

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Q | I understand there can be different commission rates for home sale/listing. Why is that, and do you get less service if you use a ‘cut-rate’ realtor?

A | Our commission rates are based on the list price of the

home. I believe in the adage, ‘You get what you pay for.’ Using a cut-rate realtor will likely provide a low level of service and little to none of the advertising support needed to sell your home.

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Q | Who can come in and tell me what I should do to my

Q | We are considering a summer home in Colorado and are not sure about renting it out. What are the factors?

A | As a listing agent, I believe in being very candid

with any potential seller on how to show off a home’s features. Additionally, I like to bring in a professional stager to take it to the next level.

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A | Renting out a vacation home is a great source of extra

income. Some key components to take into consideration include making sure the property complies with local rules, obtaining the right insurance, and creating a plan for maintenance.

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Q | My home is generally dark; how can I make it look

Q | Does our garage really have to be mostly empty when

brighter when prospective buyers come through?

we show our home?

A | There is nothing better than welcoming a

A | I always tell clients to remove, at the very least,

prospective buyer with a light, airy home! Lighter paint on your walls, lamps to brighten darker rooms, skylights and sparkling windows all can help.

50 percent of any clutter in closets, on shelves, and yes, in the garage. Less is always more when selling a house. It shows off the size of rooms.

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Q | How important is professional staging? What’s

Q | I’ve seen homes with pristine, newly painted unfinished

wrong with just keeping my own possessions in the home during the selling process?

basements. Is it worth doing this before I list, or is it just a red flag that people are covering something up?

A | Staging benefits both buyers and sellers, no matter

A | Absolutely paint that basement! I always recommend

the state of the market. The stager creates a feeling and helps buyers focus on the big picture of how their family can function in a room.

you should paint the walls white and the floor grey, and make sure all the light bulbs are operational. This shows you take pride in your property, head-to-toe.

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Q | I want to take some of my light fixtures with me when I move; should I replace them with cheaper ones or just let the new owners do it?

A | Unless you negotiate the exclusion of the light fixtures in the contract, they must remain with the house. If you intend to take fixtures, replace them prior to putting the house on the market.

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Q | The home I am interested in buying is on a private lane with several other large lots.

My agent recommends I pay for an inspection of the neighborhood roadway and bridge, but it’s very costly. Is it worth it?

A | It’s all about informed decisions. Roads and bridges need routine monitoring and

periodic maintenance to avoid long-term issues and costly repairs. A recorded road/ bridge maintenance agreement is key to avoiding neighbor disputes and complications down the road.

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Wayne Norwood & Ben Patton Gladys Manion Real Estate

Q | Is it a bad sign if a home is on the market for a long time? Or taken off and relisted a few months later?

A | This generally means a house was priced incorrectly. Sometimes these homes offer the best upside potential for buyers who are willing to make improvements; often they can have sharp pricing drops and discounts. Houses taken off market and relisted should not be overlooked.

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Q | What if I suspect mold is under the wallpaper in my bathroom? I see black spots and am not sure what to do!

A | Mold is a hot-button issue that can scare buyers. Call a mold specialist and/or

contractor to determine the source of the moisture, fix the problem and remediate the mold. We recommend making repairs prior to listing a house for sale.

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Q | What house documents should I have handy for

Q | Is it worth redoing our 25-year-old kitchen before

prospective buyers?

selling, even though the appliances still work?

A | We advise owners to present a survey if they

have one, especially if it is a boundary survey; utility bills, especially gas and electric; what they enjoyed about their neighborhood; and most important, a list of improvements they’ve done.

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A | I would absolutely recommend an update; homes with renovated kitchens and bathrooms sell much faster. Be wise in your design and selections. Don’t install anything with an extreme style or color. It’s best to keep it neutral.

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people say it’s out, others say it’s back. I have some and want to update my look.

A | Wallpaper is back, but it’s more sophisticated,

more muted and typically on only one wall or in a bath.

We prefer crisp and elegant to create a blank canvas in any room and to let the furnishings shine.

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Q | How does a home being near the highway or

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A | When a home is polished on the interior, a polished product on the exterior is equally, if not more, important. A show-stopping first impression is often the place to captivate a buyer’s interest and makes for a profound last look from the curb.

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railroad impact its value? We like a home near both, but worry it will hurt our resale later.

A | Transit corridor noise causes buyers to shy

away from listings with this challenge. Thoroughly review market data before you buy to ensure you can compensate for this issue at resale.

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Q | How ‘brand-conscious’ are buyers in the $1 million

Q | I keep hearing it’s a ‘seller’s market.’ What does that

range? Do we have to buy ‘big brand’ appliances for our redo to impress them?

A | Buyers of homes more than $1 million have a

certain expectation of quality. Kitchens and baths sell homes. I’ve seen epicureans and the ‘culinary challenged’ alike become excited over fancy appliances. These are worth the investment.

mean?

A | A seller’s market is where there are more buyers than

homes for sale, making home prices higher and giving sellers an advantage. The current local luxury market is a good example of a buyer’s market because there are 68 homes listed that are priced above $2 million!

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project people should consider when selling their homes?

A | Updating the kitchen or bathroom is best. However, a more affordable option is to declutter and clean thoroughly. Have windows cleaned and clear out closets, cabinets and storage areas. Paint where needed, and spruce up the landscaping.

a broken timer and peeling paint. Will it impact the home’s sale?

A | For a quick sale at the best price, everything should be in working order. Replacing a worn-out appliance will add more than its cost to the perceived value of your home.

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Q | We are thinking of downsizing to a condo. What things should we consider when purchasing one?

A | A seasoned agent will help a buyer transition to

a condo by understanding the many details: bylaws, pet restrictions, monthly fee inclusions, special assessments, remodeling procedures and financing.

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buyers should shy away from in a house, i.e. ‘red flags’?

A | Often, first-time home buyers are financially

stretching to make their purchase. Noting obvious signs of deferred maintenance in a home is important, as these may indicate the existence of more latent deficiencies. The cost of these repairs after closing can eat their budget for fun, cosmetic updates.

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

Got Trash?

Call Rod; For Entire House Cleanout, Yard Waste Removal, Appliances, Hoarding Situations & More.

Reasonable Prices. Same Day Service.

314-713-HAUL (4285)

St. LouiS

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“Helping people remain independent & safe at home.”

-Allen and Sally Serfas, Founders

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Home Improvement

THE REFIND ESTATE

Hauling

SCRUBBY DUTCH CLEANING

Bonded • Insured • Supervised $10 Off For 1st Time Customers Free Estimates by Phone Satisfaction Guaranteed 314-849-4666 or 636-926-0555 www.scrubbydutch.com

WE BUY GOLD!!!

Also Jewelry, Diamonds & Colored Stones We will separate your real from costume.

Immediate payment since 1976.

Call Jamie at 314-997-1707 A division of Albarre’ Jewelry

Affordable Cleaning for any Budget

Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, Move-in & Move-out Insured & Bonded Satisfaction Guaranteed Family Owned & Operated Call 314-426-3838 ***$10 OFF New Customers***

Health & Wellness

JSD Estate Buyers

Estate Sales & Private Brokering www.heritage-stl.com Krys Galakatos (314) 732-3018

Antiques/ Collectibles

October 8 & 9, 2016

Estate Buying

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REMODEL & REPAIR Yue Ma has been practicing in STL for 19 yrs. (formerly at JCC for 14 yrs) She believes natural healing & deep relaxation follow her philosophy“Our body is like a river; all is connected.”

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

Free Estimates.

37 Years Experience.

Don Phillips 314-973-8511

SAFETY MATTERS!

Help Wanted

ACCUCARE NEEDS CAREGIVERS!

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

Please contact Jane Olsen at jolsen@accucare.com or 314.472.3393

HELPING YOUR LOVED ONES STAY SAFE AT HOME!

314-993-4307

Home Improvement

Painting

Simplify Your Life...

M & M Custom Painting

with NewSpace

®

Since 1984, more St. Louis homeowners have trusted NewSpace® to get them organized than any other company.

Experts in Designing, Building and Installing Closets | Garages | Home Offices Laundries | Pantries | Wall Beds Wood Cabinetry and More

For Free Consultation:

Call 314-423-3200 www.newspace.com J-C Home improvement and landscaping

Painting, tile, decks and repairs.

Garden design, planting, mulching and maintenance.

Jack-314-305-1993--free estimates

Lawn & Garden

Interior & Exterior Painting, Staining, Powerwashing, Wallpaper Removal.

Insured and Free Estimates.

Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

Full Service, Affordable, Experienced: Call Dan 314-706-3201

Piano Tuning

Tree Services

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial Tree Pruning & Removal, Plant Healthcare Program, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B Free Estimate, Fully Insured Call 314-426-2911 www.meyertreecare.com

MCGREEVY PIANO

3 Bd 3 Ba 3,286 Ft Ranch

Gorgeous Renovation & Landscaping.

New Kitchen, Bedrooms & Baths.

New Roof & Paint. Zoned HVAC. Move in Ready.

Call 805.312.0893 for details & viewing.

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial Leaf Cleanup & Vacuuming Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Works

Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

$ Cash 4 Old Stuff $

---------Light Hauling--------We Cleanup, Haul Away and/or Purchase: Garage, Estate and Moving Sales!

Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage LockerLeftovers!

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200

Technology Services

Mizzou Crew Landscaping

General Clean-Up, Mulching, Call or Text to 314-520-5222 Best Value in town!

Power Washing & Handyman New Customer Coupon/video at: FASTandFREE.us/trim.html

● Media/Theater Rooms ● Whole House Streaming\ Audio & Video ● Networks & Wifi ● Security Cameras ● Smart Thermostats & Locks ● Outdoor Sound Fields

A Handyman For All Your Technology Needs!

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35 Lake Mill Lane | $549,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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16 Colonial Hills Drive | $987,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 24 W. Windrush Creek | $1,135,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 105 N. Mosley Road | $1,375,000 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com

7241 Princeton Ave. | $429,000 2-4 p.m. | 314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com 6975 Cornell Ave. | $644,900 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com

Tree service professionals

Trimming • Deadwooding Reduction • Removals Stump grinding • Year round service • Fully insured Contact Michael Baumann for a free estimate & property inspection at 636-375-2812 You’ll be glad you called!

YOUR TREES DESERVE THE BEST CARE

Services

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Fall Into Tune!

Bill McGreevy Associate Member Piano Technicians Guild 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

Real Estate

[open] houses

PRUNING F E R T I L I Z AT I O N PLANTING S P R AY I N G TRIMMING R E M O VA L

314-725-6159

7250 Creveling Drive | $899,000 2-4 p.m. | 314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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2400 Wexford Woods Court | $775,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com 13596 Kings Glen Drive | $979,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com 12033 Robyn Park Drive | $1,325,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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37 Westmoreland Place | $1,550,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com

Insured gammatree.com

Window Cleaning M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates, Angie’s List, Insured, Dependable, 30+ Years of Experience & Ref’s.

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

Family Owned & Operated • Window Cleaning Residential • Commercial Insured, Fast, Efficient & Trusted FREE ESTIMATES Call Today 314-322-0655

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15 Aberdeen Place | $699,900 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com 6242 Alamo Ave. | $449,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com 6411 Wydown Blvd. | $1,499,000 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com

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5 Taylor Woods Drive | $319,900 1-3 p.m. | 314.569.1177 | lauramccarthy.com

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40 Conway Close Road | $895,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 64 Briarcliff | $1,250,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 2 Litzsinger Lane | $1,295,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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