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Model Karlie Kloss appeared at The Pageant with models from the real world to show off the new Express clothing collection she collaborated on. Editor Dorothy Weiner and her granddaughter Etta attended the girl-centered event that also featured DJ Hannah Bronfman and singer Charli XCX. — DOROTHY WEINER

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The Illusionists, appearing at the Fox Theatre, provided an evening of thrills, amazement and magic. Editor Dorothy Weiner and her grandkids were mesmerized by the seven astounding performers during the two-plus-hour show!

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Dance St. Louis brought in a rollicking show from India with the amazing Taj Express: the Bollywood Musical Revue. Editor Dorothy Weiner attended with her grandkids, who, even at ages 7 and 9, sat rapt for the 2 ½-hour extravaganza.

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from the editor's desk The past week has been a whirlwind of St. Louis activities, as you can see from this issue’s Out&About column. My grandkids were in town, and I wanted to entertain them (off-site, whenever possible). I must say, the events we attended were, hands-down, amazing. First, there was a magic show at The Fox called The Illusionists, during which one guy released birds into the theater and another escaped from a locked water tank using only a paper clip. (‘Shock illusionist’ Dan Sperry inserted a quarter into his eye socket and somehow extracted it from a slit in his arm— but I covered my face during that one). Throughout it all—two and a half hours—my 7- and 9-year-olds were rapt. So rapt they declined the bathroom break because, “Bubby, we only have 20 minutes—we might miss something!”

Then there was my personal favorite, a rollicking song and dance show called Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue, presented by Dance St. Louis. I loved everything about this show: the high energy, the endless dance moves, the massive ensemble numbers, the loud music, the glittering costumes. But it was not at all clear that another two and a half hours of sitting, just a day after the previous long program, would appeal to youngsters. So I made sure to check with them every half hour or so, to see if they wanted to stay. Yep, they were all in.

There was also a short visit to the Karlie Kloss fashion show at The Pageant that was, uh, not quite as kid-friendly. But I think my granddaughter found it pretty fascinating judging from her reaction to the food: Ted Drewes, Pi Pizza and Bandana’s barbecue. That said, the Klieg lights, blaring DJ and mosh pit might have been a little overwhelming.

The point is that we live in a pretty exciting city. At any time, there are so many wonderful options, many of them totally free (we did the Jewel Box, zoo, Science Center, History Museum, The Magic House and more!). Thank you, St. Louis, for impressing my San Francisco grandkids!

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[ TALKOF THETOWNS ] by bill beggs jr.

This year, the Eastern Missouri Region of the American Red Cross is celebrating its centennial. And it’s always been more than just people lining up to donate blood, which is what many people think when they see the white truck emblazoned with the red cross. For 100 years throughout the metro, selfless volunteers and staff have helped people recover from disasters, supported military families, and offered health and safety services.

In 1993 during the catastrophic flood, the Red Cross was there. During the many tornadoes that have struck in the last decade and the 90 years prior, the Red Cross has provided shelter and food. Who else does the Red Cross help—and when? According to its new catchphrase, it’s ‘Any time. Any place. Any one.’

You probably will have had it with filing your 2016 taxes by April 15, and you’ll be thinking there must be a safer way to dispose of paperwork you no longer need than just dumping it in the recycle bin. There is: shred it!

According to a recent study, identity fraud hit a record high with 15.4 million U.S. victims in 2016, up 16 percent from 2015. Your home shredder is jammed? The bistate Better Business Bureau will shred sensitive papers Saturday, April 15, two days before Monday, the income tax deadline this year. (Or, maybe you’ve filed an extension. I did, for the first time ever, last year. Silly me … I didn’t realize that I still had to pay the penalty when I filed in October.)

The BBB is partnering with the St. Louis Consumer Fraud Task Force for the event, and the shredders from American Document Destruction will be there from 9 a.m. to noon at the Saint Louis Galleria. Considering how many of us have had our PII (personally identifiable information) compromised by fraudsters in the last few years, this is smart. A lot smarter than standing in line at your local post office late in the p.m. on deadline day to have your tax return envelopes postmarked in time (before midnight). Not that any of us have ever done that sort of thing.

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If your dog keeps sticking his head out the car window as you drive, sniffing like crazy, it’s because he already knows something you don’t. It’s like sensing a change in the weather: A canine paradise is being completed just over the horizon, out yonder in Wildwood. At 10 fenced-in acres, Happy Hounds Playground is soon to be the metro’s largest dog park. When it opens May 1, it’ll be like Six Flags for Phideaux and phriends, except there won’t be a ridiculous upcharge for parking or long lines for short rides. Small dogs like Chihuahuas and rat terriers can yip all they want that it’s unfair they have only 1 acre set aside for them, because Rottweilers and mastiffs could

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just shut them up with one chomp. But they won’t trot over, because like we said, there’s a fence. Besides, the big dogs have 9 acres all to themselves, so they won’t trouble themselves with the ’lil yippers. Both sides have splash pads for cooling off. Speaking of, does your dog love to swim? There’s a lake he or she will enjoy. Dog moms and dads might even have more fun watching the canines than watching their kids at swimming lessons.

(Eek.) There are restrooms, comfortable seating in the shade, and paw-washing stations to make for a cleanish car on the ride home. (Important: Bring your own towels, even though afterward the dog will vigorously shake and make sure most of the water gets on you and your upholstery.) Before becoming a member, dog owners will need to sign a waiver and show proof of vaccination. But if you’re an anti-vaxxer, you—and your little dog, too—can just go, uh, anywhere other than 2448 Pond Road.

championships. However, if fortune continues the way it has—five consecutive national championships so far— they’ll outpace even the Redbirds before too long. Webster University’s chess team took top national honors, again, a couple weekends ago during the 2017 President’s Cup collegiate chess tournament in NYC. Webster is the only university in the history of the President’s Cup to win five championships in a row. This win was also the seventh consecutive for grand master and coach Susan Polgar

The chess team at Webster University should start hanging banners outside a building on campus to mark its victories, like the Cardinals do outside Busch Stadium to commemorate their World Series

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and her SPICE (Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence) program. During 13 grueling hours of competition, Webster won eight matches; SLU won five matches to take third. (Maybe next year, Billikens … or not.) Chess has been around about 1,500 years; the rules have scarcely changed at all in the past five centuries. Hmmm ... wonder how the Webster U. chess Gorlocks would fare against a computer? In 1997, world champ Garry Kasparov lost in 19 moves to an IBM mainframe with the moniker Deep Blue.

Good things come in threes, probably because three is the square root of nine. (It’s a proven scientific fact.) So when Dr. Michael Paul recently delivered three sets of triplets at Missouri Baptist Medical Center within six weeks, we knew it was a good omen for Cardinals season. (If they’d been quads, Paul

would have hit for the cycle.) All nine babies were cared for in MoBap Childbirth Center’s Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which helped their moms form relationships with their infants … and one another. Their unique experience, which involved weeks of bed rest at the hospital and coaching from many MoBap nurses, was like their own training camp and created a real team spirit before they were ready for ‘opening day.’ When all nine babies are safe at home, the moms plan to get together, which gives one pause to think about the gaggles of soccer moms in three SUVs in a few years. “It was a team approach,” says Paul, maternal fetal medicine specialist at MoBap ... and father to his own set of triplets! “These nine babies are the players on the field, but they would not have the success they’ve enjoyed without the support provided by moms, dads, doctors and nurses.”

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Y d T e T h A s P a e l un

MY MOM PASSED AWAY A MONTH AGO; she was

94. I don’t share this to gain your sympathy or suggest you write a big donation check in her honor (but if you want to, her name is Charity Marie Fitzgerald and she really liked Nerinx Hall). I’m telling you because I don’t want you to think I am stealing my mother’s things.

My parents had six children, 21 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. My mom often would complain about how loud our family functions were when she had no one to blame but herself. She started this mess. So after 94 years, you would think cleaning out her house would be an impossible task. Not really. My mom was the anti-hoarder. She did have collections of china birds, clowns (some a little frightening), Christmas ornaments and Irish china. Throughout her life, though, she had given away some of the most cherished pieces; so much of what was in her house was valuable only for the memories.

Everyone showed up on a Saturday, including the great-grandchildren who were each given a gift bag.

Each of the ‘littles’ was given directions by Uncle Mike to ‘go fill it up.’ The girls headed for the box of costume jewelry. Each one reappeared with a pair of clip-on earrings and several necklaces. One wanted my mom’s old sewing kit since she was learning to sew. What a perfect new home! The little boys headed for the basement where they filled their bags with ornaments, tools and assorted other knick-knacks. And all of them got a chance to take a look at the bird and clown collection. Each of them got a little memento of their great-grandmother that I hope is sitting on their dresser or in their dress-up box, and when they clip on those earrings, I hope they think about her. My mom loved her big, extended family, and she would have been thrilled to see how excited each of the great-grandchildren was to get a little piece of her.

The rest of the furniture got divided and what was left got sent off to consignment and Goodwill. Not a fight was had among us as to who got what. There were screams of ‘You’ve got to see this!’ when we found a picture or a letter. Or tears when I found the stash of my columns my mother had clipped and saved. My parents didn’t have lots of expensive furnishings and belongings, which I guess made it easier for us to pack up the house—but maybe not. I’m just very fortunate. I have four brothers and a sister who know ‘things’ don’t really matter. It is the love we feel for each other that does. (Disclaimer: If any of you asks one of my siblings whether they love me, you may receive an answer of, “It’s none of your business.” or “Why does my little sister have to write that crap?”)

What I do know is that as my parents are dancing in heaven (with my mom still saying, “Jack, watch my toes!”), they must be pleased. Oh sure, there were lots of tears, a few terse comments and a dramatic exit or two (always by me, the youngest), but somehow the six of us are still the family my parents raised to love each other more than we love ‘stuff.’ And for that, I will always be grateful.

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

by dorothy weiner

Congratulations to St. Louis power couple DAVID AND THELMA STEWARD, who are being honored by Jazz at Lincoln Center. The Stewards will receive the Ed Bradley Award for Leadership in recognition of their tremendous support of arts for youth development in St. Louis and beyond. The NYC awards gala is hosted by Harry Connick Jr. and will feature Wynton Marsalis’ Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with vocal performances

by Renée Fleming, Alison Krauss and others.

It’s pretty impressive to see how many noted scientists we have here in St. Louis. THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE’s Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards recognized them last week for their work spanning everything from molecular parasitology to veterinary epidemiology. Honorees include: Peter Wyse Jackson of the Missouri Botanical Garden; Stephen Beverley, head of W.U. department of molecular microbiology; Dr. Philip Alderson, SLU school of medicine dean emeritus; Dr. Sharon Deem, zoo Insitute for Conservation director; Ebenezer Satyaraj of Nestle Purina; Jeremy Taylor, UM-Columbia professor of genetics and animal sciences; Tom Adams of Monsanto; Robert Standley of SunEdison Semiconductor; Edward Spitznagel, W.U. math and biostatistics professor; Liviu Mirica, W.U. department of chemistry; Kater Murch, W.U. physics department; and David Westenberg of Missouri University of Science & Technology.

Kudos to all the deserving advertising, radio, TV and newspaper folks being inducted into the ST. LOUIS MEDIA HISTORY FOUNDATION’s Hall of Fame this month. Among the honorees are John Beck, Sr. VP of Emmis Communications (KSHE, KIHT, KPNT, KFTK), Peggy Cohill, executive producer of the Charlie Brennan Show (KMOX Radio), and Margaret Wolf Freivogel, founding editor of the former St. Louis Beacon news site.

TOWER GROVE PARK welcomes guest speaker Christopher Strand, director of the renowned Winterthur Museum in Delaware, the 175-room, 1,000-acre estate of the du Pont family. Strand will appear at the park’s annual Flower Power fundraiser in May to speak on “The Last Wild Garden,” an explanation of Henry Francis du Pont’s vision for the wild, colorful gardens at Winterthur.

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[WALK OF HOPE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION by alexa beattie KIM EDMONDS CERTAINLY WILL NEVER FORGET HER FIRST METRO ST. LOUIS HEART WALK.

It was 2012, and Edmonds—who was born with a congenital heart defect—was doing her part to raise money for the event. Having had open heart surgery to repair her aortic valve the year before, Edmonds says she was keen to help raise awareness about heart disease. She had just completed a warm-up at a Zumba fundraiser she was hosting when she went into cardiac arrest.

“The doctors had given me the all-clear, but something still wasn’t right,” Edmonds says, adding that many cardiac arrest patients do not survive. She spent the next 10 days in the hospital and says she doesn’t remember that fateful day, or much of the week prior. “If your heart isn’t pumping right, your brain doesn’t work properly,” she explains.

This year, the Heart Walk takes place May 6. If the American Heart Association Greater St. Louis Division meets its goal, 10,000 pairs of feet will pound the city’s pavement that day, starting at Busch Stadium and winding along downtown streets for up to 3 miles. “This is a true community event,” says Madelyn Alexander, the local chapter’s communications director, noting that the St. Louis walk, which has taken place for more than 25 years, is now one of the largest in the country.

This year, the local arm hopes to raise $2.1 million through corporate sponsorships and participant donations. While there is no participation ‘fee,’ walkers form teams and raise money in advance of the event. “St. Louis is an extremely generous community, so with support, we are confident we’ll reach our goal,” says executive director Jennifer Jaeger. There is no minimum donation, she explains, but the average contribution is around $250. Money raised supports the overall mission of the American Heart Association to increase awareness about heart disease, and it also funds research at local institutions like Washington University and Saint Louis University.

Aside from the one time her mom walked in her place, Edmonds says she has participated in the event every year since that fateful one, and estimates she has raised more than $10,000 in total for the cause. “I walk because I want people to understand that heart disease can affect us all—young, old, men, women, black, white. It doesn’t discriminate,” she says.

Jaeger explains that, in addition to the walk itself, there will be vendor booths, children’s activities and healthy foods on tap at Busch Stadium. “It’s an inspiring, hopeful day,” she says.

“We welcome survivors, caregivers and anyone who has been touched by heart disease and stroke. And it’s not often people get to walk around on the field!”

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A: Working with family members has to be a thoughtful process

upfront, and boundaries must be set if you are to build a professional relationship and solid business plan. I think you and your mom need to take an immediate step back and establish some ground rules if you want to salvage your business and personal relationship. First, you need to have a clear-cut understanding of your goals and responsibilities. Otherwise, you’re going to continue to have a difficult time making plans or coming to a consensus on decisions. I’d also suggest that you prepare job descriptions for your respective roles to avoid stepping on one another’s sensitive toes. In a recent study of 520 family-owned businesses, the most successful ones were those that made each person’s role in the company distinctly defined. Most important, you need to trust one another.

You can start by acknowledging your current situation. Be certain that you’re competent in your roles and have the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform. If you find you need help, get some training or a mentor, or redesign your tasks and responsibilities to align them with what you do best. Don’t rule out the possibility that you may need to meet with an experienced, objective HR manager or external consultant to facilitate this process. The rules of the road are simple; working with close family members is the tough part.

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A: It’s been said that 55 percent of communication is nonverbal,

and that’s challenging when you’re in a situation where you’re already nervous. Here are a few tips: Maintain eye contact with your interviewer. If you’re in a group interview, establish initial contact with the person who asked the question and then look at the other interviewers to keep them engaged. A smile goes a long way, and smiling reduces stress. Don’t fidget. Fidgeting can make you look shifty and may send a red flag to your interviewer. Good posture either sitting or standing is essential. Bad posture can be interpreted as complacent or not paying attention. Be aware of how you hold your arms. A number of HR managers feel crossed arms send a negative signal. Finally, practice in front of a mirror or with a trusted friend to help you gain your nonverbal advantage.

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fair trade purchase isn’t just any purchase. It’s an action that can empower an entire community. As the Fair Trade Federation states, fair trade supports producers in developing countries who are socially and economically marginalized. That could mean wood carvers in Kenya or Mayan weavers in the highlands of Guatemala; it might mean silver artisans in Tecalpulco, Mexico, or coffee growers in war-torn Congo. It’s an approach to business based on transparency and respect that seeks to cut down on middlemen and create greater equity in the international trading system.

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[NEW GROWTH BEYOND HOUSING by alexa beattie

WHEN YOU THINK OF A COMMUNITY, you envision neighbors, parks, groceries and services

that weave families together through shared experiences. But all those were sorely lacking in the municipalities that make up the Normandy Schools Collaborative (school district). With one small grocery store and only a scattering of services, neighborhoods were disconnected and a strong sense of community was lacking. But thanks to Beyond Housing, new life is pushing through the cracks.

The 42-year-old organization is a comprehensive community development nonprofit that focuses on everything from affordable housing and education to healthy lifestyles and economic development.

Now, a 16,000-square-foot Save-A-Lot is experiencing year over year growth, a 370-seat movie theater welcomed 66,000 guests in 2016, a health center is about to open, and a wealth accumulation center provides one-on-one financial advice and other services. The 24:1 Community—so called for the 24 municipalities it comprises—is on the rise. “People didn’t think it was possible, but we are changing the landscape,” says Chris Krehmeyer, Beyond Housing president and CEO. Changes are happening within Beyond Housing, as well. Last week, the nonprofit moved its operations and most of its staff of 140 into a newly renovated building, the former Garfield Elementary School. How the organization has chosen to utilize this new space is representative of its overall ethos. “Our work is holistic,” says Krehmeyer, who has considered the building’s role in meeting the community’s needs just as carefully as he has the building blocks of an entire urban district. “Our new headquarters must be a bellwether for the changes happening in the community as a whole. It must serve as a welcoming center.” In addition to offering office and conference space to other nonprofits, it also houses a gym large enough for 300 people, and a kitchen where cooking classes soon will be held. Krehmeyer says the new HQ and Center for Community is within walking distance of 53 senior housing units built 18 months ago, of the new Barack Obama Elementary School (which left Garfield Elementary empty and available for renovation in 2011), and of 80 new homes, existing or soon to be built.

This $7.5 million expansion is part of Beyond Housing’s $15 million Campaign for Community initiative, which focuses on improving the organization’s ability to collaborate with St. Louis area residents, businesses, municipalities, nonprofits and schools. The total space is 38,996 square feet and consists of the school’s original two-story building, a gymnasium and annex. Garfield’s gymnasium and stage have been kept intact to serve as a place for meetings, recreational activities and community events, while the annex is a hub for residents to connect with program staff and the many resources that Beyond Housing has to offer, such as financial literacy and health education.

Krehmeyer has led Beyond Housing for the past 24 years and is passionate about the work. “To make the communities we serve stronger, our organization needs to be strong from the inside out,” he says. “Moving into the community will increase efficiencies and allow us truly to be a part of the 24:1, providing the best assistance for our neighborhoods.” Previously, Beyond Housing’s staff was spread out across multiple locations. It shares its new home with the 24:1 Community Land Trust, which is a supporting nonprofit that assists Beyond Housing and its mission.

BEYOND HOUSING IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WORKING IN THE 24 MUNICIPALITIES THAT MAKE UP THE NORMANDY SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE IN NORTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY. PICTURED IN FRONT: VIOLA MURPHY, COOL VALLEY MAYOR; CARMEN McCLENDON-ROBERTS, UPLANDS PARK TRUSTEE; LILLIAN EUNICE, NORTHWOODS CITY MANAGER; EARLINE LUSTER, VELDA HILLS MAYOR. IN BACK: IRVETTA WILLIAMS, BEYOND HOUSING; CAPT. CLAY FARMER, NORTH COUNTY COOPERATIVE POLICE DEPARTMENT; LAMAR HUDDLESTON, GREENDALE MAYOR; CHRIS KREHMEYER, BEYOND HOUSING; AND NATE GRIFFIN, WELLSTON MAYOR. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER | COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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The concept of fair trade dates to 1946 when a Mennonite volunteer, Edna Ruth Byler, visited a sewing class in Puerto Rico and was struck both by the beauty of the handiwork and the impoverished conditions in which the seamstresses lived. Byler started bringing their work to the U.S., selling it and returning the money to the women directly. This practice evolved, and in 1958, became Ten Thousand Villages, now the largest fair trade retailer in North America.

Plowsharing Crafts, a nonprofit and a ministry of the St. Louis Mennonite Fellowship, partnered with Ten Thousand Villages to open its first St. Louis store more than 30 years ago. Now, with locations in Kirkwood, the Delmar Loop and Town & Country, it provides meaningful, fair income to artisans and farmers in more than 40 developing countries. “The beauty is that we know we are impacting lives in a direct way,” says executive director Rich Howard-Willms. “Fair trade allows people to live with dignity—to have food on their tables, roofs over their heads … the basic rights everyone deserves.”

Howard-Willms says coffee is a big seller in the store, coming from places like Colombia, Congo, Ethiopia and Tasmania, and so is chocolate from Ghana and countries in Latin America. Rice comes from the Philippines, tea from India, jewelry from all over the world.

Meanwhile, down on Grand Boulevard, another store is making a difference in the world. Julio Zegarra-Ballon, a native of Peru, began his business small, carting beautiful, hand-crafted fair trade items from place to place in six plastic bins. “I went to farmers markets and events around the city, but there was a limit to how much I could sell

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from a 10-by-10-foot tent,” he says. “People wanted more.”

In November 2014, Zegarra-Ballon opened Zee Bee Market, an 850-square-foot space with more than 800 fair trade items.

Here, not only are customers given an opportunity to help the artisans who make the products, but also to protect the environment. Many of the gifts are made from repurposed, recycled or reusable materials.

Zegarra-Ballon says the items in his store “stand for dignity, equality and beauty,” and this ethos clearly can be seen in products like Good Paper greeting cards and bags and wallets from Malia Designs. Good Paper’s cards are made by women who have escaped sex trafficking in the Philippines and young Rwandan adults orphaned by disease. Malia Designs, ZegarraBallon says, was formed to increase economic opportunity for women in Cambodia. “It also aims to help victims of human trafficking by donating to organizations working in this arena,” he explains. He adds that he also supports local artists whenever he can and stocks FORAI (Friends of Refugees and Immigrants) handicrafts made by St. Louis immigrant women.

“It’s about creating a better world. It’s about giving talented artists a chance for a better life,” he says. iving talented artists a chance for a better life,” he says.

From April 25 to 28, Zee Bee Market partners with FORAI for Giving Back Days. During this four-day initiative, 15 percent of all in-store and online sales will be donated to resettled refugee artisans in St. Louis. For more information, visit zeebeemarket.com.

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Noteworthy: » Performing for Pencils received the national Princeton Prize in Race Relations, which recognizes high school students who have had a significant positive effect on race relations in their schools or communities through their volunteer efforts. The organization was applauded for the racial, cultural, ethical and socioeconomic diversity of its talent show performers and its cultivation of tolerance and inclusiveness in the St. Louis community. » Jessica Goldberg was the 2016 recipient of the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award from the Helen Diller Family Foundation, which promotes the central Jewish precept of tikkun olam, ‘repairing the world.’ Helen Diller was a lifelong philanthropist who wanted to encourage Jewish teens to better the world through exceptional leadership and service.

meet founder JESSICA GOLDBERG OF TOWN & COUNTRY

When did you start the organization?

My classmate, Ethan Orchard, and I started it in 2013, the fall of our freshman year at John Burroughs. We’re both seniors now and are leaving the organization in very capable hands! Younger students involved with it will be taking over the leadership roles.

What made you interested in this particular cause?

We were inspired by our work as teaching assistants with Aim High St. Louis, a fiveweek, tuition-free, academic enrichment program for middle school students who come from poverty-stricken areas in St. Louis. These students are incredibly motivated but don’t have the resources to succeed. We tutor them in core subjects like math and science, but we also work on life skills and values through character-building sessions and electives, which really allows us to create lasting

friendships and form bonds with these kids. Ethan and I both just loved working with them and wanted to leave a more lasting impression. Both of us have been involved in school and community theater since we were little, so we decided to channel our passion for both performing and eliminating educational inequality to start Performing for Pencils. It’s based on an annual talent show.

How does the talent show work?

We recently hosted our third show at John Burroughs. Admission is free, but we ask that people bring an unused school supply; people give monetary donations, too.

Throughout the year, we also have T-shirt and bake sales and raffles, so we can accumulate funds to buy supplies based on the specific needs of schools. We liked the idea of a talent show because there isn’t a clear winner; it’s just a great communitybuilding effort. We get performers from

all over St. Louis. This year, more than 30 schools were involved and there were around 20 acts—musicians, vocalists, rock bands, dancers, contortionists, pianists, unicyclers, you name it. It’s all about pounding the pavement and getting the word out there, which was especially true the first year we started because no one knew about it! My team and I pass out fliers after theater productions and at dance and gymnastics studios to see who might be interested in performing. It’s amazing how willing and excited everyone is to donate their time and talent. Now, we have performers who come to us asking to be involved. And we love that many of the students in the talent show are from schools that receive our donations, like Soldan International Studies High School and Nahed Chapman New American Academy. Our first show in the summer of 2014 raised more than $10,000 in one night! We’ve grown exponentially since

then and have raised more than $73,000 in monetary donations and school supplies since we began. We’ve given to the St. Louis Public School District, FergusonFlorissant School District, Soldan and Nahed Chapman.

If you could do anything for the organization, what would it be?

My hope is that one day Performing for Pencils will have the funds to reach all students in our region who need school supplies, and I want the organization to continue to promote inclusiveness and racial harmony in the St. Louis community.

IN THE WORDS OF PERFORMING FOR PENCILS:

“We are so grateful for Jessica and Ethan’s foresight to begin such a great charity and are excited about carrying on their legacy!”

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2 | SING FOR SITEMAN On June 12, Sing for Siteman presents one night of performances from talented singers to benefit Siteman Cancer Center. Kim Eberlein and Jack and Susan Musgrave are this year’s event co-chairs.

314.935.5511 | singforsiteman.org

3 | GO! ST. LOUIS Thank you to everyone who ran, walked, cheered and volunteered at the 17th annual GO! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend. We hope to see you all again in June for the All-American 5K! For more information on St. Louis' fastest 5K, visit our website.

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4 | ST. LOUIS ARC Reserve your foursome now for the Scottish-themed 27th annual St. Louis Arc Golf Tournament May 22 at the Country Club of St. Albans. Call Andrea at 314.817.2241 for more information.

1177 N. Warson Road | 314.569.2211 | slarc.org

5 | BIRTHRIGHT ST. LOUIS The 16th annual St. Louis Friends of Birthright Run for Life and Learning is Aug. 26 at Tremayne Shelter at Creve Coeur Park.

There will be a 6K chip-timed run and walk, a 1-mile run or walk, and a quarter-mile kid’s fun run. Register now on our new website.

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6 | AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Grab your girlfriends and join us for Girls Night Goes Red, as we celebrate the power of women in the fight against heart disease and stroke from 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 27 at Edward Jones Headquarters.

460 N. Lindbergh Blvd. | 314.692.5600 | heart.org/stlouis

7 | CIRCLE OF CONCERN FOOD PANTRY Don’t miss Circle Of Concern’s 13th annual Charity Golf Tournament May 8 at Aberdeen Golf Club in Eureka. The event includes a golf scramble with challenging play, prizes, silent auction, food and drink!

P.O. Box 112 | 636.861.2623 | circleofconcern.org

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9 | CRAFT ALLIANCE CENTER OF ART + DESIGN You’re invited to the Makers Ball at The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s from 6 to 11 p.m. April 21. The event includes live and silent auctions, an open bar, dinner and artist demonstrations. For tickets and more information, visit our website.

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already had crossed when they met on a dating website three years ago.

Magen works for the Sunset Hills agency Captiva Marketing, which had created a website for Nick’s employer, the Hammer & Steel construction equipment firm in Hazelwood. “Nick actually had been to our office for a training seminar before,” Magen explains. “Later, we met on eHarmony and had our first date at Kirkwood Station Brewing Co. Before long, we were closing down restaurants whenever we went out because we’d stay at the table talking so late.” The couple got engaged in November 2015.

One of the bride’s most touching memories took place as she was getting ready for the ceremony.

“My 11-year-old niece was in the wedding party, and she came in as I was getting into my dress,” Magen notes. “She saw me and started crying, and didn’t stop for the next three hours! She had us all in happy tears.”

Magen says she and her husband enjoyed incorporating some of their favorite things into their big day, from a reception coffee bar (both are caffeine enthusiasts) to cute bridal shoes and a cake topper with feline designs (both love cats). Leading up to the wedding day, she had been listing a ‘reason why I want to marry you’ on each page of a small notebook. The day of the ceremony, she gave it to her new husband as a special gift.

Nick is an avid reader, so Magen surprised him with a wedding-day photo shoot at the beautiful, historic Central Branch of the St. Louis Public Library. The pair honeymooned in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where they strolled around the city and visited historic sites. “The rest of the time, we were relaxing in the pool or hot tub,” Magen says. “It was hard to come home after that, but we had a great vacation.”

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SHOW & TELL 1 | THE FUR BOUTIQUE

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A new SSM Health Family Medicine practice at The Boulevard in Richmond Heights offers three board-certified physicians who provide a holistic approach to preventive medicine and overall health and wellness for the whole family.

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SLUCARE LIVER CANCER TEAM MEMBERS DRS. ALEX BEFELER, MUSTAFA NAZZAL AND KIRUBAHARA VAHEESAN

WHENEVER A DIAGNOSIS OF LIVER CANCER is made,

multiple consultations on the same day to save patients time and stress as they prepare for treatment at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

Befeler says generally there are two things going on with each liver cancer patient. First is a pre-existing chronic condition such as fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease or hepatitis, all of which can cause cirrhosis or scarring and lead to organ failure. Second is the cancer itself, most commonly hepatocellular carcinoma.

Vaheesan says 10 to 15 percent of liver cancer patients can benefit from tumor removal surgery, and another 10 to 15 percent are full liver transplant candidates.

The remaining patients may do well with minimally invasive treatments that help reduce their tumors.

Doctors also may use these treatments to shrink a patient’s tumors before they are removed or a full transplant is done, according to Nazzal. “It’s called ‘downstaging,’” he explains. “Say, for example, that the patient has a tumor measuring 7 centimeters.

The interventional radiologist needs to treat it and reduce it below 5 centimeters before a transplant can be performed.” Reducing the tumor makes the growth or the liver itself more resectable, or easier to remove, during surgery.

A patient can be eligible for a transplant if he or she has up to three cancerous liver lesions under 3 centimeters in size, or one lesion under 5 centimeters. “If the number is more than three or the size is beyond the criteria, the patient would undergo treatments to reduce

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tough questions arise for the patient: What does this mean for my health? What are my treatment options? What will my future hold? With the number of U.S. cases more than tripling since 1980, according to the American Cancer Society, it’s an area of increasing scrutiny for doctors and researchers.

No two cases of the disease are exactly alike, so the best treatment depends on informed medical opinions.

That’s what liver cancer patients can expect when they arrive at SLUCare for consultation and treatment, doctors there say. “Our goal is comprehensive care for each person,” explains Dr. Mustafa Nazzal, a SLUCare physician and assistant professor of surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. “We have a multidisciplinary team of specialists who look at each case from a different angle. They combine their observations to give a better picture of what’s going on with each patient.”

Dr. Alex Befeler, SLUCare’s medical director of liver transplantation, says he serves as a ‘point person’ for his patients, guiding each care plan and ensuring all treatment details are in place. Nazzal consults with patients who may need tumor removal or transplant surgery, while Dr. Kirubahara Vaheesan, SLUCare interventional radiologist, helps explain treatments that can reduce tumor size and prepare a patient for a liver transplant if needed. Many of their patients come from outside St. Louis, so the care team can schedule

the number or size,” Vaheesan notes. This can be done with procedures that use heat, targeted chemotherapy, targeted radiation or a combination of these techniques to attack tumors. “These are outpatient treatments, but 5 to 10 percent of patients still may need a day of hospital observation,” Vaheesan says.

He adds that the procedures have changed the way doctors treat patients by targeting cancer-killing agents directly at a tumor and avoiding damage to surrounding tissue. “The treatments tend to be well tolerated, and there are few side effects,” he notes. The radiation treatment, for example, is delivered by a microcatheter through an artery in the groin or wrist. Using a wrist artery is a new technique, and SLUCare is one of only a handful of providers performing it, Vaheesan says.

The wrist site is more accessible and more comfortable than using a groin artery, and the patient can walk around after the procedure. These ‘pre-treatments’ are an important tool because studies have shown higher survival rates among patients who receive them, he says.

Befeler explains that the full timeline for liver transplantation usually takes most of a year, but that’s in the patient’s best interests. “Evaluation to decide if the person is a candidate can last a few weeks to a couple of months,” he notes. “We have to make sure the procedure will be well tolerated. If the person is a candidate, he or she is added to the transplant list, which has a sixmonth waiting period. After that, a donated organ may become available within another three months.”

Befeler adds, “Transplantation is considered curative and gives the best long-term chance for survival. And we have a good organ bank here in the Midwest. The availability of donated organs is better here than it is on either coast.”

Nazzal says today’s treatments and surgeries offer a good deal of hope for liver cancer patients. “The survival rate after liver transplant is very good,” he notes. “By taking out the whole organ, we are removing the cancer’s ‘factory’ so it can’t develop elsewhere. And the chances of the new liver developing the disease are relatively low.”

At the same time, liver cancer research is making important strides in the areas of new drugs and immunotherapy, which stimulates the body’s own immune system to fight cancer, Befeler notes. These developments will create important new options, he says, especially for patients with advanced cancers.

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BY JULIA M. JOHNSON Cancer touches the lives of most Americans at one point or another. The American Cancer Society projects that 2017 will bring nearly 1.7 million new diagnoses of the disease, and more than 600,000 deaths. Fortunately, modern medicine can read some of cancer’s earliest warning signals, tailor treatments to patients’ needs, and reduce their pain and stress along the way. Here, we look at genetic testing to predict the likelihood of cancer; holistic health practices for those dealing with its effects; and the use of medical marijuana by cancer patients.

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ALL IN THE FAMILY

GENETIC TESTING IN THE GENES

Heredity is behind our most distinctive characteristics, from hair color to body type. Sometimes, however, it’s also the harbinger of bad news such as cancer. In the past, doctors could diagnose this serious condition only after it had taken hold in the body, which presented a setback to successful treatment. Now, however, they can look for mutations in our DNA that signal cancer risk early on, and create advance plans to deal with it.

Doctors use two main types of genetic testing to learn about a patient’s cancer ‘picture,’ says Erin Linnenbringer, Ph.D., an instructor in surgery at Washington University’s Siteman Cancer Center. The first is germline genetic testing, which is done on a blood sample and helps determine if the patient’s DNA carries a mutation that increases the risk of certain cancers. The second is tumor (or ‘somatic’) genetic testing, which is done on biopsied tumor tissue. It’s used to create a prognosis and help doctors choose the best treatments, Linnenbringer says.

“It may help them decide which type of chemotherapy drug to use, or whether radiation is necessary,” she notes.

Linnenbringer says germline testing is used most often to look for risk of breast, ovarian and colorectal cancers, but it also can identify risk of more rare cancers. “Germline testing is most effective for cancer screening when an otherwise healthy person has the same mutation as an affected family member,” Linnenbringer notes. And tumor genetic testing can be used for certain types of lung cancer, breast cancer, melanoma and leukemia, she says.

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People with a family history of cancer should ask a primary care doctor for a referral to a genetic counselor for possible germline testing, Linnenbringer says. And those who already have a cancer diagnosis should ask what type of testing may be appropriate for them.

“A counselor can educate the patient about testing options, discuss benefits and limitations, and support the person through the decisionmaking and results process,” she notes.

Germline testing can’t determine if tumors are already present, or when they might develop. It only can confirm that a genetic tendency for the disease exists, says Suzanne Mahon, DNSc, RN, a SLUCare advanced practice nurse, who counsels families about cancer risk at Saint Louis University Cancer Center. “We know that about 10 percent of cancers have a genetic predisposition,” she says. “The goal is to determine whether the family has a hereditary risk. If we can identify that, we can do more aggressive screening and possibly recommend preventive surgery.”

We know that about 10 percent of cancers have a genetic predisposition.”

Mahon adds that testing for cancer’s likelihood isn’t always as straightforward as it may seem. It’s possible, for example, to screen for a cancer the patient seems likely to get, but then have nothing show up on his or her test results. It’s also possible for some family members to inherit a cancer risk, but not others. “Say there’s a young woman who tells her gynecologist about a family history of cancer,” Mahon explains. “She doesn’t have a gynecological or breast cancer diagnosis herself, but she’s worried about risk. The doctor orders genetic testing, but no mutation is detected. Her family members may think they’re safe, but it doesn’t mean they don’t have the hereditary risk. They should be tested, too.”

Mahon says genetic testing is a complex process, but it can do a lot of good and help the patient make better health choices. “It also can save a lot in treatment costs,” she notes. “And you can’t put a price on the relief it brings when you can prove that the patient hasn’t inherited a cancer risk.”

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HOLISTIC HELP THE WHOLE PATIENT

These days, dealing with cancer isn’t just about treating or removing tumors. It’s about caring for body, mind and spirit to ensure the patient is as mentally and physically supported as possible, doctors say.

Michelle Smith, D.C., manager of integrative medicine and therapy services for Mercy St. Louis, says cancer patients can access many ‘holistic’ services that address mind and body simultaneously. She is a chiropractor and acupuncturist who works to reduce stress, pain, nausea, anxiety and other symptoms experienced by those in treatment, so they can approach the process more positively. Mercy’s Integrated Medicine Department offers many services, including yoga, fitness, acupuncture, ‘h­ ealing touch’ body-energy therapy, ‘guided imagery’ visualization, aromatherapy, reflexology, nutrition and counseling to help patients progress more comfortably through treatment.

According to information published by the Cleveland Clinic, physical exercise and relaxation techniques like those used in yoga can lessen cancer treatment’s mental and physical side effects, including fatigue, poor sleep and depression. This may be because the physical activity helps regulate cortisol, the body’s stress hormone, which also has been linked to worse cancer outcomes when elevated.

MOVEMENT AND TOUCH

“Yoga, massage, healing touch and meditation definitely help with relaxation, centering yourself and improving your outlook,” Smith says.

“Techniques like these also empower patients to have some say in their own care plan. They’re not able to choose what drugs they will be given or the amount of chemotherapy they’ll receive. But this is something they can pick, and giving them some control in health care decisions is good for their mental well-being. They can tell us, ‘Massage helps my pain, but healing touch doesn’t.’ That helps providers decide which tools should be part of each person’s treatment plan.”

Smith says touch and relaxation techniques like yoga and massage also are beneficial because they can be used no matter what kind of cancer treatment the patient is receiving. “They are all safe, and there are no conflicts with medications,” she says. “They can help the patient achieve connection and calm from a body, mind and spiritual perspective.”

MARIJUANA: MAGIC MEDICINE?

SYMPTOM HELP

Marijuana for medical use is not currently legal in Missouri, but it’s on the health care community’s radar, as several states have passed laws allowing it in the last year. Its use is not without risks, but some health care providers believe it should be legalized in a purified, standardized form to help patients with conditions like cancer.

... medical marijuana may help with chemotherapy-related nausea in patients who don’t respond to recommended anti-nausea regimens.”

According to information published by the National Institutes of Health, marijuana (hemp, or cannabis sativa) has been shown in some cases to ease cancer patients’ pain and reduce the nausea and vomiting caused by medications. The problem with legalizing it, according to NIH, is threefold: 1.) Marijuana use can cause significant health problems, including neurological and cognitive impairment; 2.) The composition, safety and use of the drug are hard to regulate; and 3.) The public may assume marijuana is safe if it’s being used by patients.

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Rep. Jim Neely (R-Cameron), a physician, has been working to get a medical marijuana bill through the Missouri legislature in recent years.

He lost a daughter to cancer in 2015, and has said he feels strongly about making medical marijuana available to patients who could benefit from it. His proposed bill would expand Missouri’s existing ‘Right to Try’ law to include medical marijuana. The law currently allows terminally ill patients to try some drugs that haven’t yet gained FDA approval.

Doctors say more research is needed to determine if marijuana can be used in a safe and effective manner for patients with conditions like cancer.

“The limited research available suggests that medical marijuana may help with chemotherapy-related nausea in patients who don’t respond to recommended anti-nausea regimens,” says Dr. John Buettner, medical director of clinical ethics at St. Luke’s Hospital. “If medical marijuana became legal in Missouri, all health care providers would need to carefully review the risks and benefits before recommending it to patients.”

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B OK NEWS It’s almost time for the Greater St. Louis Book Fair, to be held May 4 through 7, and this year (its 68th!) marks a notable change for the popular annual event. It’s moving to Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park, which will offer more space for the millions of books that span 150 categories—great reads for a great cause.

All proceeds benefit area literacy and education programs. The fair offers something for everyone: limited editions, rare books, signed copies, coffee table books, children’s books and more, as well as CDs, DVDs and ephemera.

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Entry into the fair is $10 the first day and free the following three days. A free, easy-access shopping hour will be offered for elderly and disabled customers from 9 to 10 a.m. May 6 Director Marilyn Brown says in preparation for the fair, they have asked a number of St. Louis notables to reveal their all-time favorite books. Below is a list from Don Marsh, best known as host of St. Louis Public Radio’s popular show, St. Louis on the Air.

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EVERY HIGH SCHOOL GIRL WANTS TO LOOK ‘PROM PERFECT.’ From hair and makeup to the dress and shoes, planning your prom look is something that can be weeks—even months—in the making. The countless beauty tips and tools featured on YouTube and Instagram can make deciding which look is right for you a little overwhelming. I recently spoke with L.A. makeup artist Jordan Jablonow, a native St. Louisan, about the best ways to prep for the big night. Whether it’s deciding to let a professional take over or learning how to incorporate glitter into your look (without looking like a disco ball!), Jordan’s tips and tricks will keep your makeup picture perfect, from the dancing to the after-parties.

TOWN&STYLE: WHAT IS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS MAKE WHEN IT COMES TO PROM MAKEUP? JORDAN JABLONOW: I think a big one is using too much black eyeliner. A lot of girls forget that less is sometimes more, and they overdo it without balancing their eyes with the rest of their makeup.

All you see is eyeliner, and it takes away from their beautiful faces!

T&S: DO YOU RECOMMEND GIRLS GET THEIR

PROM MAKEUP DONE PROFESSIONALLY? JJ: I think it’s always nice to get your makeup done for special occasions. I absolutely would recommend it, especially if you don’t know how to do it well.

T&S: WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR TEENAGE

GIRLS WHO WANT VERY DRAMATIC MAKEUP TO LOOK OLDER? JJ: Enjoy your youth! Fresh-faced and barely there makeup is in. Enhance your favorite features, and don’t worry about perfection. Sometimes what we feel are our ‘flaws’ are the very things that make us stand out and look beautiful in our own unique way.

T&S: PROM NIGHT IS ALL ABOUT PICTURES.

WHAT ARE SOME MAKEUP TRICKS TO LOOK YOUR BEST FOR THE CAMERA? JJ: Get your makeup airbrushed. It’s great for photos and stays on all night. Stay away from mineral powders because they are reflective and can make you look super pale in photos.

T&S: WHAT ARE SOME TIPS FOR KEEPING

MAKEUP LOOKING FRESH THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT? JJ: Again, this is where the airbrush comes in handy.

But if you don’t do airbrush makeup, make sure you use makeup primers and setting sprays. Liquid lipsticks are also great because they stay put much better than regular lipsticks.

T&S: ARE THERE ANY NEW MAKEUP TRENDS

FOR PROM? JJ: Glitter is in! Use it on the eyes, lips or even on top of your highlighter. Snag some handmade glitter products from lemonhead.la, and have fun! Dewy skin with a beautiful highlight, diffused watercolorlike eyeshadow without heavy eyeliner, and a pop of color on the lips is what it’s all about!

T&S: WHAT WOULD YOUR PROM LOOK BE? JJ: I would totally go for a fun pop of color on my lips and maybe some glitter eyeliner with a pretty highlighted cheek.

T&S: WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON GETTING A SPRAY TAN FOR PROM? JJ: If you are getting a spray tan before prom, make sure you exfoliate properly and go to someone who has sprayed you before. In this case, I would definitely get your makeup done by a professional to better match your skin tone and pick a look that works well with the tan.

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store out past Pond Road off Hwy. 100, but it has undergone a few changes recently since being purchased

by The Inns at St. Albans owner Datra Herzog. Before you bemoan the loss of this quaint remnant of 19thcentury living, know this: it has retained its charm. The ‘makeover’ really consists mostly of pushing the grocery shelves against the walls and moving in some dining tables and chairs so folks can eat real country food in a real country atmosphere.

Aside from burgers and sandwiches, that means fried chicken and fried catfish dinners on weekends. Besides the charm of being in St. Albans—and overlooking the lake in front of Head’s—the food was worth the drive. It’s like entering a whole other world when you land at the serene Head’s—suddenly you’re on country time, and it doesn’t matter that you might wait in line 15 minutes before placing your order with the sole cashier/server.

Food comes in cardboard baskets, and you help yourself to the plasticware and napkins. And the coffee

and iced tea. But that’s part of the charm. Starters of the soup of the day and French Bread Pizza ($8) were good.

The soup, Tomato Bisque ($4), was outstanding, in fact, with nice chunks of tomato and onion and tons of cream. Pizza on French bread sounded like something you feed kids for lunch, but it was surprisingly good.

The bread was crusty and fresh, and our topping of ragu and mozzarella tasted great on it, simple as it sounds.

Our entrees, which came at the same time as the starters, were piping hot and very well prepared. A fried half chicken ($13) came with a scrumptious biscuit and choice of cole slaw or potato salad. Whatever you do, be sure to order all three of those: each was stellar— nothing fancy or uniquely flavored, just very good.

The slaw had shaved carrots, cabbage and broccoli; the potato salad included slivers of red cabbage.

The chicken had a nice crust and was fried very tender.

The catfish was so mild and flaky, it wouldn’t surprise me if it was that morning’s catch from the lake out front. The accompanying hush puppies, too, were very tasty and

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with other flavors, as desired

PEDIGREE

BREAD & BUTTER PICKLES Sweet, sliced pickles made by brining in salt, sugar and vinegar

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CARAMELIZED ONIONS Slow-cooked onions sauteed in oil until they gently brown and

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FRENCH DIP SANDWICH Hot roast beef, thinly sliced, served on French bread with thin,

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Garlic

[ aftertaste ] » Love the atmosphere. It was fun eating in such an historic little place, and the down-home

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cooking was perfect!

— JAN W. OF CLAYTON

» We’ve been biking out to Head’s for decades. Dinner is a great addition that we plan to take more advantage of in the future.

— ALLEN S. OF CREVE COEUR

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sweet. The catfish ($12) had a crisp cornmeal crust and came with choice of side.

From the sandwich list, we sampled Braised Beef Brisket ($9), which resembles the famous ‘French dip’ sandwich with thinly sliced beef piled onto a soft French bread roll. This sandwich was spruced up with caramelized onions, sweet aioli and sun-dried tomatoes.

I loved the sandwich, but not the tart-sour tomatoes; their flavor distracted from the pleasure of the beef, mayonnaise and bread combination.

If you like meatloaf, you’ll love the Country Burger ($10), which is basically a slab of it on a hamburger bun with bread & butter pickles, provolone cheese and grainy mustard aioli. It came with delicious waffle fries—hot, not greasy and well-salted.

Dessert consists of an array of sweet rolls, pie slices and house-made cookies—lemon or chocolate chip. The latter were very good—chewy and full of chips. Or you can walk around the store and pick up something like chocolate-covered nuts or bagged candy, if you like.

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[ DRIVEN ] ALFA ROMEO GIULIA by robert w. paster

IT’S HARD TO QUANTIFY, but there’s just something special about an Italian car. The flair of its

styling, the roar of its engine, the feel of its suspension. Now, with the introduction of the new 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia, an affordable mid-sized Italian sedan is finally available to American audiences.

The first thing you notice is the styling, which is beautiful, if not unique, in its wind tunnel-shape with sharply raked windows and a small trunk opening. But the character lines—aggressive front fascia with classic Alfa grill and other styling touches—do go a long way to make it eye-catching.

The Giulia Ti has a 280-horsepower engine that produces enough off-the-line power to propel it to 60 mph in just 5.1 seconds. If that’s not fast enough for you, a 6-cylinder engine good for 505 horsepower is also available, but at nearly twice the price. The Giulia has a nice, tight suspension that keeps it flat in hard cornering but doesn’t beat you up in normal driving. Combined with good brakes and responsive handling (thanks in part to its all-wheel drive), that makes it entertaining and sporty.

The 8-speed automatic transmission sometimes feels like it’s searching for the right gear, especially at lower speeds, but this can be overcome by using the paddle shifters. There are three shift options, D (dynamic), N (natural) and A (advanced efficiency). The engine start/stop button is on the thick, leather-wrapped, flat-bottom steering wheel— very sporty. Steering is overboosted at low speeds but tightens up nicely as speed increases, and the engine shuts off at stops, which also negates the power steering and causes a small shudder on re-start. A great safety feature is the forward collision warning plus, which alerts you if you approach a car too quickly, and can even apply the brakes to help avoid an accident. A rear backup camera and front and rear park assist make parking easy, and there is blind spot and cross path detection as well.

The interior is pretty luxurious for a car of this price, with well-bolstered, heated leather seats, wood trim, dual automatic climate control, and the most beautifully contoured and integrated 8.8-inch video screen interface I’ve seen in a car. Grazie, Italian styling. The video screen is relatively easy to use, with a control knob between the seats instead of a touchscreen. Rear seat room is decent, though you probably wouldn’t want to squeeze in a third person. The trunk is moderately sized with a small opening and can be expanded by folding down the rear seats.

According to Heath Goodrich, sales executive at Jim Butler Alfa Romeo, “The Guilia is a phenomenal combination of style and performance in an affordable package.”

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Native St. Louisans ANDREW and KIM BUSCH released their first vintage of FOLDED HILLS WINES April 4. Now residents of Santa Barbara, the couple collaborated with winemaker Angela Osborne and grower Ruben Solorzano in the venture. Three of the wines pay tribute to St. Louis: the Grant Grenache is named for Grant’s Farm, where Andrew grew up; the Lilly Rose is named for six generations of Busch women (including their granddaughter); and the August Red commemorates August Busch. The line will be distributed locally by A. Bommarito Wines.

[ cookies for a cause ]

Niche Food Group pastry chef MATHEW RICE is hosting BAKE & GATHER from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 15. Treats from local pastry pros will be available for sale at the Niche Group commissary, 1013 McCausland Ave., to raise funds for ACLU of Missouri and the International Institute of St. Louis.

It is part of a national initiative to show that simple actions at the local level can make a difference within communities. Stop by and stock up!

[ chefs battle hunger ]

On Monday evening, April 24, JOSH ALLEN (Companion Baking) and KEVIN NASHAN (Peacemaker) will host a fundraiser for the NO KID HUNGRY campaign. It will be at the Maryland Heights Companion location, where five exclusive po’ boy sandwiches will be offered, each created by a top St. Louis chef (Mike Randolph, Michael Gallina, Gerard Craft, Josh Galliano, Kevin Willmann). The $75 fee also includes a complimentary raw bar, craft beers, wine and a silent auction. Allen and Nashan also are participating in this year’s Chefs Cycle ride May 16 through 18 in Santa Rosa, California, for the same cause.

[ all the world’s a meal ] Chefs are getting into our town’s yearly Shakespeare celebration with 38 EATS April 19 through 23, when various chefs around town will create dishes inspired by one of the Bard’s 38 plays. They will be available at participating restaurants; to view the list, visit sfstl.com. It’s part of the annual Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, which highlights the playwright’s entire canon and spreads across the city.

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL YOU CAN AFFORD EXPENSIVE PIECES TO MAKE YOUR HOUSE FEEL LIKE A WELL-DESIGNED HOME. A BIG BUDGET ISN’T NECESSARY FOR GREAT STYLE. WHETHER YOU’RE JUST STARTING OUT OR YOU SIMPLY DON’T WANT TO SPEND A LOT ON DECOR, SPLURGE ON AN ITEM OR TWO AND SAVE ON THE REST!

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CB2 ‘Peel’ pendant light, $199 from cb2.com CB2 ‘Acacia’ mirror, $299 from cb2.com CB2 braided hemp pouf, $159 from cb2.com Ballard Designs ‘Bornova’ coffee table, $499 from ballarddesigns.com CB2 ‘Joya’ woven basket, $69.95 from cb2.com Grandin Road ‘Daisie’ chair, $369 from grandinroad.com World Market bench, $199.99 from worldmarket.com Kevin Russ ‘Wigwam Motel’ giclée print, $269 from onekingslane.com

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[ WHAT’ S IN YOUR ATTIC?] by dorothy weiner

THE TREASURE 〉〉 One of a pair of identical vases THE STORY 〉〉 A Clayton homeowner says, “These vases were displayed in my parents’ dining room cabinet

for years. I always loved them and was thrilled when my dad gave them to me 20 years ago. They belonged to my grandfather and date back to at least 1940. I have no idea where they came from, but as kids, we always pretended they were precious heirlooms.”

WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS SAY 〉〉 The vase in question appears to have both Asian and Western

VALUE 〉〉 While this does not bear the typical import stamp, we can identify it as likely a Nippon porcelain

piece because of its age and aesthetic. An unmarked pair such as these, with the more rare animal imagery, though showing some losses along the rim of one, could command several hundred dollars in the retail market.

THIS MONTH’S EXPERT: Decorative Art Specialist and Asian Works of Art Specialist at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

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influences. It is part of a pair. The underside is unmarked, and the porcelain doesn’t appear to have significant age, so it’s likely it was produced in the early 20th century. The enamel decoration, scrolled handles and scalloped rim recall the more elaborate European styles, while the painted scene of flying cranes is a characteristic Asian subject.

In the late 19th century, Japanese potters were imitating the work of Limoges, Belleek and R.S. Prussia and producing porcelain vases, teapots and other objects elaborately painted as export wares for the United States market and marked Nippon (1891-1921) or Japan (after 1921) to comply with the McKinley Tariff Act of 1890.

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Beautiful Brentwood home located in York Village features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms with over 4,000 square feet. Updated kitchen that opens to sitting room, lovely sunroom area, formal living, dining and great room, and luxurious master suite with new bathroom, dressing area and study. two-car garage and sprinkler system. Freshly painted, updated throughout and new carpet, this home is move-in ready.

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1193 HAMPTON PARK | $1,599,000 Gorgeous 6+Br/5 BA estate w/ chef’s kitchen, pool, pool house & outdoor fireplace area.

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19 Danfield Road · Ladue · $2,175,000

This amazing, custom-built home is beautiful and unique. The two-story foyer welcomes you with

a sweeping staircase and access to the office and den. The open concept living room, dining

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the main floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms and the master suite is on the first level. A peaceful location, with a horse trail nearby, offers easy access to enjoy the outdoors. This handsome

home offers new updates and is waiting for you!

1332 Wildhorse Meadows · Chesterfield This charming home situated on almost an acre includes a library, dining room, family room with a fireplace, plus an updated kitchen. The spacious hearth room with 17-foot ceiling leads to the patio and pool area. Second floor includes a luxury master suite, plus three bedrooms. The finished lower level offers a media room, wet bar, full bath and extra bedroom. $1,079,000

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6246 McPherson Avenue · St. Louis Original millwork, handsome fireplaces, builtins, and hardwood floors grace the interior spaces. An addition expands the kitchen into a hearth room. A bedroom, washer/dryer, and full bath creates a perfect in-law suite on the second floor, there are also three spacious bedrooms on this level. The third floor has two bedrooms and a full bathroom. $735,000

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Mosby can get your exterior in bloom this spring! Freshen your curb appeal like this home did with a new garage door, siding , windows and concrete.

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Litze by Brizo is an innovative collection that is equally at home in modern, classic environments and urban, industrial spaces. Spruce up your home this spring with one of its bath faucets, accessories or soon-to-bereleased kitchen faucets.

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This spring, make the most of your outdoor space. This penthouse terrace features organic outdoor furnishings and sleek, industrial planter boxes.

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WELDON SPRING $3,800,000 11 Upper Whitmoor Drive 6 Bedrooms, 9 Full and 3 Half Baths 11,748 Square Feet

CLAYTON $2,200,000 150 Carondelet Plaza, Unit 1701 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths 3,744 Square Feet

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alex thornhill warner hall thornhill, dielmann sotheby’s international realty

Yourself in Unique.

Are you a native St. Louisan?

I’m originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. I moved to St. Louis in 2007 with my husband, who was born and raised here.

What are some of the best things about living here?

I love all the different communities. We have vibrant urban areas and neighborhoods with quaint, small town charm. The wide range of architecture gives each one its own unique flavor.

Walk into

and you’ll begin to experience

kitchens and bathrooms differently. Unlimited creative possibilities, exclusive brands and styles, and first-class service have made us the number one choice for designers, plumbers, contractors, homeowners, and builders. What you thought about fixtures is fictional; visit us to immerse yourself in unique.

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If you could have your dream home, where would it be, and what would it look like?

I’m so blessed to say I already live in my dream home.

When I found it, it was in a state of disrepair—you could barely see the house from the street because the yard was so overgrown, and it had wall-towall, baby blue shag carpeting!

Many people would have run the opposite direction, but I fell in love with its bones. It will take us years to fully restore, but it’s a labor of love.

What is your favorite room in your house?

My living room. It has oversized windows overlooking the yard and a large stone fireplace. It’s the most peaceful spot in the whole house.

Where do you like to vacation?

For me, vacations are less about place and more about people. If I can have quality time with my friends and family, then I’m happy regardless of where I am. I’m an Aquarius and I grew up near water, so naturally, I gravitate toward it. If there’s a beach, ocean or lake nearby, then I’m in my element.

What do you like to do in your leisure time?

One of my favorite things is to get up early on the weekends and go for a long walk with my husband. It’s our time to catch up, and a nice way to start the day.

I’m also a ‘project person,’ so I thrive on my neverending to-do list.

We always have a house or landscape project in the works, whether it’s staining baseboards, installing new patio pavers or organizing the pantry. It’s a constant work in progress.

If this weren’t your profession, what else might you have done?

Honestly, I can’t imagine doing anything else. I’ve always been a real estate junkie. I love what I do and hope that my passion shows in my work.

I’m very hands-on with my clients, and my biggest reward comes from helping them achieve their own version of homeowner success.

What’s your favorite movie/book?

It’s impossible to choose.

I’m an avid reader. I have stacks of books everywhere—in my office, on windowsills, on my bedside table. Some (like my husband!) might call it hoarding.

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[HOMEWORK: t i d e r c a extr DEAR HOMEWORK,

I am in the process of updating the front of a house I recently purchased. I have started some landscaping and plan to remove the large Sweet Gum tree in the front yard because of the large amount of gumballs it drops. I am afraid after this large tree is removed, the house will look even more flat and unappealing.

I had an irrigation system installed and hopefully can improve the look of the lawn this spring. I also am going to replace the brown fascia and gutters with new white ones, and remove the ’70s eagle. I don’t know how to make the front of the house look more interesting. I may add gray vinyl siding but would love to hear your suggestions. It is such a flat roofline, and the lack of shutters makes it difficult. Looking for inspiration.

ees clump birch tr

cfraftsman-style elements

Thanks in advance!

—INSPIRE ME

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DEAR INSPIRE ME,

In an effort to inspire you, I am going to show three different looks that are appropriate for a ranch house with a shallow-slope roof. In the first version, I apply Craftsman-style elements to the front elevation. With the numerous vertical trim pieces and wood columns, the porch now has a more upright and welcoming feel. The windows have received new Craftsman mullions and a new color scheme that blends all the façade pieces together. A generally horizontal landscape scheme is vertically accented with two Clump Birch trees, and a new entry walkway is centered on the revised porch.

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new shutters

new black door

stained redwood elements

remove existing porch VERSION 2

The next scheme removes the existing porch and raises the roof over the living room, which features a new, taller, arched window. A new brick planter, light pier and entry terrace add interest. New shutters and roofing mellow the color scheme. Note that all the existing white bricks have been painted to tone down their jarring effect. This version has more dimension than the original.

VERSION 3

The final version develops a midcentury vibe on the existing façade. A new shed roof over the living room provides the dominant feature, which is amplified by a new brick planter. New, stained redwood elements bring a horizontal accent to the composition. The existing brick has been painted gray, which works well with the existing white windows and the new black front door. Again, very low landscaping allows all of the rather low elevation to be seen.

I believe each version has some interesting possibilities that will hopefully inspire you to see your home in a new light.

Thanks for asking, —HOMEWORK

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ASK THE AGENT CELIA HOMSHER

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate

SABRINA ROBB – ROBB PARTNERS

Q | Our patio furniture is a little worn. Should I just show the

Q | Do you think new towels, bathmats and even bedspreads are

deck bare or keep my old set out?

A | Every buyer loves the extra living area a deck or patio provides, so touch up your furniture with some paint and inexpensive patio cushions to show off your wonderful outdoor entertaining space.

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MARCY BYRNE

An affiliate of Keller Williams–St. Louis

taking things too far in preparation for resale?

A | As part of our selling process, we ensure that homes are

adequately staged to sell quickly at the highest price, and with the least amount of stress to the seller.

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MAYA KEFALOV

Janet McAfee Real Estate

Q | We’ve looked at a lot of homes, and it seems like each requires compromises. How will I know which home to choose?

A | I always encourage buyers to make a plus/minus

spreadsheet of each home they like to see which ends up with the most positives. I preface that location should always be the No. 1 consideration.

9889 Clayton Road | 314.750.5800 | janetmcafee.com

RedKey Realty Leaders

Q | Are condos still harder to sell than homes? And why?

A | Condos can sell just as quickly as houses if marketed and priced well for their condition/location. The condo fee can be a challenge, though, if it’s not taken into consideration when financing pre-approvals.

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SUZIE WELLS

MARIA ELIAS

Gladys Manion Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate

Q | We have a million-dollar home and the old wood floors show wear; is it worth refinishing them all before selling?

A | Yes! Beautiful wood flooring is an enormous selling point and crucial to the overall appearance and first impression of the home. Dark, rich stains are the most popular right now.

8700 Maryland Ave. | 314.971.4346 homeswithmaria.com

Q | We live in Clayton and the power lines dissect our backyard unattractively. Do you recommend burying them? It could be expensive.

A | Power lines are eyesores and are not worthy of Clayton’s

beauty and charm. Burying power lines running through your yard will aesthetically improve your urban residential landscape.

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KIM CARNEY

Coldwell Banker Premier Group

Q | How do we know how to adjust the price for various problems, like a leaky basement, when purchasing a new home?

A | It is very important to work with an experienced agent to

help you through the inspection process and assess the many options. Your agent will help get bids and figure out repairs or a fair credit or price reduction.

2203 S. Big Bend Blvd. | 314.647.0001 | 314.422.7449 thecarneyteam.com

LIZZY DOOLEY

Laura McCarthy Real Estate

Q | What are the preferred floor coverings for an upscale home?

A | Depending on the style of the room, stone, hardwood and marble all create an elegant, gracious look that instantly makes a home feel more upscale. They are classic options that remain current with today’s trends.

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ALLIE ROSSINI AND ALISON SCHNEIDER Laura McCarthy Real Estate

Q | How important are neighborhood comps in pricing your own home for sale?

A | Comparable sales are invaluable when pricing your home! A home is generally worth only what the buying public dictates, which is why realtors and appraisers place so much emphasis on recent comparable sales in the area.

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Wood Floor Specialists Since 1910 AMY GOFFSTEIN

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate

Q | My neighbors have built a

gigantic (and ugly) modern home not in keeping with the area. Will that hurt my resale?

A | There are many factors that determine a home’s value, such as location, size and condition. While you may not appreciate the style of the home built, it is unlikely to have a detrimental effect on your resale value.

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Floor Company

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GINA BUNDY

Gladys Manion Real Estate

Q | What are the biggest turnoffs for homebuyers in the $1 million range?

A | Poor curb appeal, clutter and

Block the sun, not the view!

with Insolroll Patio Sun Shades

a filthy interior are huge turn-offs for home buyers. A home’s interior and exterior appearance matter when selling a home. A buyer’s first impression is a lasting impression.

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J. WARNER

Warner Hall Thornhill Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty

Q | We’re considering covering our

circular drive with grass to get back our lawn; is this a wise move?

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A | It could make a lawn look more expansive, but many buyers consider a circular drive a desirable upgrade.

To soften the look, try resurfacing with tar and pea gravel and incorporating border plants.

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9 Terrace Gardens Frontenac | 63131 9TerraceGardens.com

212 Clion Ln Creve Coeur | 63141 212Clion.com

12707 Alswell Ln Sunset Hills | 63128 12707Alswell.com

18 Balcon Estates Ln Creve Coeur | 63141 18BalconEstates.com

12 Lindworth Dr Ladue | 63124 12Lindworth.com

12111 Oakcrest Estates Dr Sunset Hills | 63128 12111OakcrestEstates.com

1048 Wellington Terrace Town & Country | 63017 1048WellingtonTerrace.com

639 Honey Locust Ln Labadie | 63055 639HoneyLocust.com

947 Town & Country Estates Ct Town & Country | 63141

12839 Hickory Woods Dr Town & Country | 63131 12839HickoryWoods.com

11 Black Creek Ln Ladue | 63124 11BlackCreek.com

1811 Manor Hill Rd Town & Country | 63131 1811ManorHill.com

13006 W Moore Meadows Ct Sunset Hills | 63127 13006WMooreMeadows.com

Q | When moving to an entirely new city, is it better to buy or rent for a while to test the waters?

A | I advise renting for a year when moving to a new city to discover what you do or don’t like about a prospective neighborhood. Buying a home is a huge investment, and a commitment to the area.

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220 Woodcliffe Place Dr Chesterfield | 63005 220WoodcliffePlace.com UNDER CONT RACT

430 Hackmann Ln Creve Coeur | 63141 430Hackmann.com

419 Polo Dr Clayton | 63105 www.419Polo.com

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14779 Thornhill Terrace Dr Chesterfield | 63017 14779ThornhillTerrace.com

2142 Wildwood Meadows Ct Wildwood | 63005 2142WildwoodMeadows.com

14818 Annasarra Ct Chesterfield | 63017 14818Annasarra.com

712 Westwood Lake Dr Westwood | 63131

14617 Kendall Ridge Dr Chesterfield | 63017

2228 Devonsbrook Dr Chesterfield | 63005

Janet McAfee Real Estate

Q | What are the best ways to

increase the value of our $1 million home for resale?

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22 Baxter Ln Chesterfield | 63017 22Baxter.com

A | An outdoor living space is key!

This not only will add monetary value to your home, but also serenity to your lifestyle. Our veranda is a sanctuary that has a fireplace, fridge and grill. It is our happy place.

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16 Fordyce Ln Ladue | 63124

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9889 Clayton Road 314.570.0418 janetmcafee.com/katiedooleycurran

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1342 Riverdale Circle Chesterfield | 63005

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Laura McCarthy Real Estate

Q | What recourse does a buyer

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have if the previous owner has hidden problems like a wet basement?

A | A close examination of the

seller’s disclosure in tandem with a professional home inspection are a buyer’s best tools. The recourse for problems that a seller has hidden is best handled by legal counsel.

1967 Anchorage Festus | 63028

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MUSIC IN THE CITY The City of Clayton hosts this free Friday afternoon band series in May at various restaurants from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

serenades in the sun

MAY 5: Dean Christopher Trio at Morton's

Odd's Lane at The Libertine

Acoustik Element at BARcelona MAY 12: Sarah Jane and the Blue Notes at Morton's

Tommy Halloran at Remy's

Johnny Chase at Molly Darcy's MAY 19: Musicology at Barrister's

madBeats at C.J. Muggs

The Ralph Butler Band at Ruth's Chris MAY 26:

BY KARYN WILLIAMS

Sarah Jane and the Blue Notes at Avenue Three of a Perfect Pair at C.J. Muggs Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers at Cafe Napoli

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Beginning in June, downtown Kirkwood holds concerts every Thursday night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Kirkwood Station Plaza.

Each year, St. Louis comes alive with song for the spring and summer months, encouraging everyone to get out and enjoy the sunshine/moonshine with a little music. Here is a list of concerts around town that will get your toes tapping and your body moving!

JUNE 1: The Verge JUNE 8: Maple Jam Band JUNE 15: Rhythm Rockers JUNE 22: Powerplay

SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Free concerts at the Chesterfield Amphitheater start at 7:30 p.m., and all feature an interactive art element.

Opening acts begin at 6:45 p.m.

JUNE 3: Rattle & Hum JUNE 17: King of Pain JULY 8: Rockin’ Chair JULY 22: Summer Breeze AUG. 12: Ray Scott AUG. 26: Revelation

WHITAKER MUSIC FESTIVAL The free summer evening concert series is held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

MAY 31: Roland Johnson and Soul Endeavor JUNE 7: Jack Grelle JUNE 14: The Gaslight Squares JUNE 21: Hazard to Ya Booty JUNE 28: Big Mike Aguirre and the Blu City All Stars JULY 5: Beth Bombara JULY 12: Ptah Williams JULY 19: TBD JULY 26: The Mighty Pines

JUNE 29: Rosewood

AUG. 2: Brothers Lazaroff

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Demonstrating an expertise in marketing and selling distinctive luxury homes in the Western Corridor of Saint Louis, the ROBB Partners are consistently ranked as one of the top teams for both client service and production.

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This Clayton home is within walking distance to shops, restaurants and more! Exuding happiness, the 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath open floor plan creates the home you are dreaming of. Located in the popular Meramec Elementary School attendance area.

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French doors in the dining room open to back patio and back yard.

This elegant 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home includes unique architectural details that exude old world charm! Located in the desirable Moorlands neighborhood of Clayton across from Glenridge Elementary School.

A phenomenal house with 1st floor bedroom, this 5 bedroom home offers over 3500 square feet of living space. Located in the desirable Moorlands neighborhood of Clayton, you won’t want to miss this exceptional home!

For the Robb Partners, it isn’t about the accolade, but the honor of assisting one family at a time with their real estate needs. Where would you like to live?

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[SOLD!] [ 63005 ] 749 Stone Meadow Drive $345,500 | Pr/SqFt: $204.44 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman

[ 63017 ] 14142 Baywood Villages Drive $360,000 | Pr/SqFt: $175.44 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Sarah Bernard 2319 Richborough Road $420,000 | Pr/SqFt: $160.00 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Rodney Wallner 456 Hunters Hill Drive $449,000 | Pr/SqFt: $166.30 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Catherine M. O’Neill 13351 Fairfield Circle Drive $650,000 | Pr/SqFt: $253.41 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Wayne Norwood 608 Savannah View Way $753,000 | Pr/SqFt: $213.92 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agents: Kristi and J.T. Monschein 601 Savannah View Way $860,000 | Pr/SqFt: $201.45 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agents: Kristi and J.T. Monschein

7246 Wydown Blvd. $1,450,000 | Pr/SqFt: $305.26 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agents: Sam Hall, J. Warner, Alex Thornhill

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4200 Laclede Ave., No. 206 $494,000 | Pr/SqFt: $179.64 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Ted Wight 4540 Westminster Place $577,500 | Pr/SqFt: $174.74 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate | Agent: John Voirol 37 Westmoreland Place $1,280,000 | Pr/SqFt: $144.47 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agents: Sam Hall, J. Warner, Alex Thornhill

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117 Gilbert Street | $401,900 Pr/SqFt: $243.28 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Teri Nicely

82 Arundel Place | $866,000 Pr/SqFt: $268.19 Keller Williams Realty St. Louis Agent: Sabrina Robb

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4942 McPherson Ave. $440,000 | Pr/SqFt: $124.08 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Nancy Yuille

1 Barrett Woods Drive $540,000 | Pr/SqFt: $275.23 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate | Agent: Carolyn Malecek

16 Ridgemoor Drive | $830,000 Pr/SqFt: $323.59 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agents: Sam Hall and J. Warner

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4540 Lindell Blvd., No. 301 $335,000 | Pr/SqFt: $239.29 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Rex Schwerdt

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23 Topton Way, No. 3A $768,000 | Pr/SqFt: $310.05 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Ann Carter

7707 CLAYTON RD., CLAYTON, MISSOURI

54 Broadview Drive $1,085,000 | Pr/SqFt: $283.88 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman

1646 Beaucaire Drive $365,000 | Pr/SqFt: N/A Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agents: Joan Schnoebelen and Megan Rowe

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DESIGN BY EMILY CASTLE

302 Oakley Lane | $425,000 Pr/SqFt: $231.48 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman 1402 Warson Oaks Court $700,000 | Pr/SqFt: $222.36 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agents: Joan Schnoebelen and Megan Rowe

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121 N. Brentwood Large, prime corner lot ready for your dream home. At nearly 15,000 sq. ft. this site can accommodate first-floor master and at-level garage. Home can orient toward Westmoreland or Brentwood with potential for a carriage house. Mature trees and ideal location in Clayton schools.

Just steps to downtown Clayton, Shaw Park, skating rink, pool, shops and restaurants.

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Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial Spring Cleanup, Leaf and Gumball Cleanup.

Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Work Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 info@mplandscapingstl.com www.mplandscapingstl.com

MULCH ALL TYPES. ALL COLORS Delivery, Spread or Drop-Off

314-808-3330

314-993-4307

ESTATE SALES HERITAGE ESTATE SALES, LLC

LAWN & GARDEN

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SPRING INTO COLOR!

• Mulching • Edging all Garden Beds • Cutting Back Perennials • New Plantings • Seasonal Pots Specializing in Landscape Design & Year Round Maintenance Call 314-498-0877

PAINTING M & M CUSTOM PAINTING Interior & Exterior Painting, Staining, Powerwashing, Wallpaper Removal.

Insured and Free Estimates.

Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

PATTERSON PAINTING, LLC Residential Repaints, Cabinet Painting & Refinishing For a Free Consultation Call Bryce 314-303-4294 or Request a Quote @ www.PattersonPainting.biz

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

A Handyman For All Your Technology Needs! ● Media/Theater Rooms ● Whole House Streaming/ Audio & Video ● Networks & Wifi ● Security Cameras ● Smart Thermostats & Locks ● Outdoor Sound Fields Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling, call us for the latest & greatest technology.

314-699-4686

TREE SERVICES

PIANO TUNING MCGREEVY PIANO

Spring into Tune!

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

REAL ESTATE Are you interested in selling your home in Clayton AS IS andavoiding commissions and showings?

Flexible close dates to work with your needs.

If so, call Mike @ 314-374-3846 Michael Lauren Development LLC 121 Hunter Ave, Ste 201 St. Louis, MO 63124

SERVICES ON.THE.MARK

Staging and Home tending Fine Estates of St. Louis Dressing NM, MO, CO, UT homes on the Market Rearranging homes for Sale Reasonable fees 505-660-4564

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

Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage LockerLeftovers!

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200

ADMIN HELP ON CALL

Executive Assistant, 15+ yrs experience at your fingertips.

Typing, organizing, data entry, project help, research, confidential 314-202-7991

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 info@meyertreecare.com www.meyertreecare.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 PRUNING TRIMMING REMOVAL SPRAYING FERTILIZATION

725-6159

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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

dream it.

Your spectacular dream home built by Michael Lauren: it’s not just another pretty face.

It exudes Quality, Integrity and Impeccable Design.

FOR SALE Premium Building Lot at Westmoreland & Brentwood in Clayton Gardens At nearly 15,000 square feet, this lot on a beautiful treelined street is the perfect spot to build your dream home.

Large enough to accommodate gracious living spaces, an at-level garage and a first floor master, a lot this size and caliber in Clayton Gardens or Old Town is almost impossible to find. The premium location is just steps away from all that Clayton has to offer and also boasts an award winning school district.

Ultimately, your home is a reflection of you.

It’s our passion to bring that vision to life.

Call Mike Rechan today for more details on building your spectacular dream home. Our team will be pleased to walk you through every step from design through completion to bring your vision to life.

314.374.3846 121 H unter A venue | S uite 201

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