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It’s not often that you get home after an exhibit, performance or concert and feel compelled to read the event program from cover to cover. But it does happen when that event has so impressed you that you simply must know more. That was my reaction to the Lantern Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

For the uninitiated, this event is a garden-wide display of massive, Chinese-themed installations that light up at night. They are constructed of colorful silk, porcelain and other materials, and they depict scenes from Chinese cultural lore, most with a botanical link. Imagine a gigantic phoenix rising from 130-foot-long silk heliconia ‘flames’—that’s what greets you as you enter the Garden’s main gate. Turns out its placement there is not random; during the Garden’s first Lantern Festival, in 2012, a dragon stood on this site, and the phoenix and dragon are a traditional pairing to represent yin and yang, the complementary female and male elements in China.

Another display, this one of brightly lit Paeonia suffruticosa, or peonies, explains why you so often see peonies depicted on Chinese decorative arts: they are symbols of wealth and honor. This installation is a nod to the 15 species of peony from China, 10 of them endemic. When you round a corner at the far end of the exhibition route, imagine seeing dozens of giant, twinkling dandelions, a tribute to this ‘beneficial weed.’ Turns out, dandelions are a source of food for birds and of nectar and pollen for insects.

They are edible, medicinal and imbibable: their roots can be roasted as a coffee substitute. Who knew?

Imagine the wealth of botanical information in the other 19 lanterns! But you can do better than imagine. The exhibit is here through Aug. 23.

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FOUR-YEAR-OLD BOBBY, DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM, used to hide in fear

whenever visitors came to his house. “He was virtually nonverbal, barely spoke to his father and me, and didn’t seem to know his brother existed,” recalls his mother. Today, Bobby is successfully learning how to interact with others, thanks to help from Easter Seals Midwest. The nonprofit also makes it possible for Jenna, a 12-year-old who lives with multiple disabilities, to attend the same mainstream neighborhood school as her friends. And for 31-year-old Luke, who has a developmental disability, to live independently and support himself as a data entry clerk at a local business, much to the relief of his elderly parents.

Easter Seals Midwest helps thousands of Missourians with developmental disabilities—including autism—learn, live, work and participate in their community. “We teach individuals the skills they need to get a job, make friends, and function as fully and independently as possible,” says CEO Wendy Sullivan.

Formerly known as Life Skills | TouchPoint, the agency serves nearly 4,000 Missourians through its four divisions. Autism Services offers training, therapies and support for children, teens, adults and their families. Community Living teaches independent living and social skills. Employment Services helps more than 60 clients per year develop job skills and find meaningful employment at more than 120 area businesses. And Early Childhood Services, available only in the northwest Kansas City region, assists at-risk children with a broad range of programs.

Highly trained specialists provide ongoing follow-up and support for their clients, both at home and on the job. “We do everything we can to make sure they succeed,” Sullivan says. Affiliation with Easter Seals, the leading nonprofit provider of services for individuals with disabilities, has expanded the local organization’s reach considerably. “It connects us to a national network of resources, allows us to learn and share with other agencies, and enables us to serve more people more effectively than ever before,” she says. “But we’re governed by an independent, local board, and every dollar we raise goes to local services.”

A major fundraiser, the two-day Par-Tee Dinner Auction and Tee-It-Up Golf Tournament, takes place July 26 and 27 at Meadowbrook Country Club. “The event raises more than $350,000 a year toward helping people who otherwise wouldn’t have access to our services,” Sullivan says. Event co-chairs are Bill Bartelsmeyer, Matthew Goldenberg, Les Wagner and Erin Woerther. Chris Hrabe of KMOX Radio serves as emcee; co-emcee and honorary chair is St. Louis Blues announcer Darren Pang. Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis is Hole-in-One Sponsor.

“People with disabilities want the same things in life as everyone else: friends, freedom of choice, fulfilling work, and a chance to participate in a community that values their contributions,” Sullivan says. “No matter how severe their limitations, everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Everyone can learn, and everyone has something to offer. All they need is an opportunity. Easter Seals Midwest helps make that possible.”

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FATHER’S DAY IS SUNDAY, AND I WOULD LIKE TO SALUTE ALL YOU DADS. I suspect my readers are mostly female, but if you’re a dad, let me say thank you, not for reading, but for being so important in your child’s life. I know TV often portrays you as an incompetent fool who can’t make a meal, change a diaper or even care for your own child. So let’s end this “Dad is Homer Simpson” portrayal and focus on all the life lessons you’ve taught your child.

My dad passed away years ago and his lessons are still valuable. Some have proven more helpful than others, but isn’t that true for most things?

Work hard regardless of your job. My dad owned a roofing company. He used both brains and brawn to support his six kids. One of my first jobs was a telephone solicitor. Yes, at the age of 16 I was already annoying random people. But because of my dad’s example, I was the most tenacious solicitor you ever talked to. No one could hang up on me because I’d call back. It was a miserable job, but I was good at it. I had to be, or my dad would have been disappointed.

You can wear plaid and stripes at the same time. To say that my dad lacked fashion sense is , well, I’m pretty certain his name was never used in a sentence that included the word ‘fashion’. His outfits often left me speechless, particularly his red, white and blue polo shirt with the matching plaid pants. So, I’m amazed this season’s fashion magazines show models wearing plaids and stripes. Turns out he was right.

Be friendly to everyone. As a child, it bothered me that everywhere we went, my dad had to stop and say hello.

Checking out at the grocery store always included a conversation with the cashier. His friendliness annoyed me. It wasn’t until I started working in the service industry that I realized how much a smile or a nice word could change your entire day.

Know how to do useful things. Before anyone discussed gender roles, my dad made sure we knew how to ‘do stuff. ‘ This meant I could mow the lawn, clean gutters and also make a decent meal. Although I did go through a phase of cooking only one color of food at a time. OK, cooking is not a strength, but I can certainly handle a hammer.

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Vote online to support a small local business! St. Louisan Susan Gutnik, founder of NATURE’S BOUNTY GREETING CARDS, needs 250 votes by June 19 to be eligible for a $100,000 grant from Chase Mission Main Street Grants. Her company prints cards featuring locally grown flowers, fruits and vegetables with a photo of the farmer, and 10 percent of each card sold goes to St. Louis Area Foodbank. They are available locally at Straub’s in Clayton, United Provisions and Thies Farm and Greenhouses in St. Charles. A link to vote can be found at facebook.com/naturesbountycards.

Michael Uthoff, artistic and executive director of DANCE ST. LOUIS, received the Dean’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The internationally renowned artistic director, choreographer, teacher and dancer was honored for his support of local arts.

Uthoff has worked to attract international dancers and provide programs and educational opportunities for underserved students and the community at large.

Native St. Louisan and Creve Coeur resident Susan Sagarra is celebrating the release of her recently published book, CRACKS IN THE COBBLESTONE. The story follows two women whose interest in the Titanic brings them together to solve a long-forgotten mystery.

The book can be found online and locally at Main Street Books.

THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS recently held its fifth annual International Humanitarian of the Year Awards gala at The Four Seasons. This year’s honorees were Emerson (Humanitarian of the Year), Dr. Seung H. Kim (Educator of the Year) and Frankie Muse Freeman (Civic Leader of the Year). All were recognized for their significant contributions to solving a global humanitarian issue.

Always agree with your spouse in front of the children.

Every one of us tried to get my dad to overrule my mother. He wouldn’t. I am sure there were times he wanted to, but a united front was always presented.

Anything could be solved by drinking a beer on the back porch. When President Barack Obama faced a potential public relations disaster, what did he do?

Invite the two people to the White House for a ‘beer summit.‘ The President stole the idea from my dad. No problem or hurt feeling could not be fixed by drinking a Miller Genuine Draft while sitting on the back porch.

So, dads, your kids are paying attention to you when they occasionally look up from their phones. You do matter and are loved, whether you are here on earth or just in our hearts. Happy Father’s Day!

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THE BOSNIA MEMORY PROJECT at Fontbonne University recently honored Sarajevo newsman and author Kemal Kurspahić and his wife, Vesna, of Washington, D.C., with the inaugural Civic Courage Award. The project began as an academic course in 2006 and is dedicated to establishing a record of Bosnian genocide survivors, especially those living in the St. Louis area. St. Louis has the largest community of Bosnians in North America.

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We noted awhile back that Ballwin has been named one of the safest communities in the nation several years running by a relocation website. However, that certainly doesn’t make the city immune to bizarre, random crime. Fortunately, when Michael V. Pona II, 34, started firing at other cars in his unexplainable shooting spree along a stretch of Manchester Road a few weeks ago, no one was hit by bullets. Cops allege Pona shot into an SUV, one round lodging in a seat near a child. Yikes! He also pulled alongside a Mustang and fired a shot that shattered the passenger’s side window, cops say. And on it went: Pona drove to an auto dealership, where witnesses told police he fired a few shots into the air, then briefly laid down on the parking lot. He drove to the Walgreens at Manchester and New Ballwin roads, then pulled out of the parking lot in front of a woman, who suffered a broken wrist and bruises in the accident—and he left the scene. Pona took off on foot and ran into a creek.

Police say he wasn’t done yet. They had to Tase him.

Of course, that must have made him even madder than a wet hen. He bit, kicked and scratched all the way to the hospital. They say no good deed goes unpunished?

Authorities say he kicked a nurse and bit a security guard when he got there. Sgt. Jim Heldmann of Ballwin P.D. was scratching his head over the freakish series of events, noting that bond was set at $150,000 for Pona, who was BALLWIN charged with offenses ranging from unlawful use of a weapon to leaving the scene of an accident and several counts of assault. Authorities weren’t sure whether drugs or alcohol were involved.

Does it matter? And btw, how does someone like this get, and keep, a gun?

Some of you may have decided to slide down a couple blocks of Market Street— without getting road rash—when ‘Slide the City’ sloshed and squirted through town recently. But that’s just it: Blink, and it’s gone, unless you catch it when it sets up in O’Fallon next month.

Wanna fly instead? Get the feel of skydiving without the inconvenience of having to go up in a plane, then jump out of it? You can do that at Aerodium, a new (temporary) attraction in Chesterfield Valley near the baseball fields; and you don’t have only a few weekends to do it. If you chicken out the first time, just c’mon back. Aerodium is a wind tunnel that allows humans wearing goofy-looking, colorful jumpsuits to fly. Sort of. You float in the wind stream about 3 meters off the ground, feeling all the sensations that real flyers, aka skydivers, have felt: ecstasy, freedom, even lack of

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shame at wearing a goofy-looking jumpsuit. If you’re a kid younger than 5, just keep dreaming awhile … you have to be older to book a flight. Not sure what your time in the air looked like? You’ll be able to purchase photos or video. Concerned about being blown from here to K.C.? Not to worry: Aerodium is a vertical wind tunnel, albeit with hurricane-force winds and safety nets. You’ll be able to float this way and that, but not too awful far—until Aug. 2, that is, when Aerodium moves on to the next location. Anyone looking for a corporate team-building event that doesn’t involve fishing gear, golf clubs or Dave & Buster’s? Float this one past management.

A second Starbucks, this one with a drivethru, is being considered for north Kirkwood in Greentree Center, at 10300 Manchester Road. Maybe the world’s biggest coffee retailer should mull over what happened a few years ago in Webster Groves, where a second Starbucks was built that, not long afterward, closed and became a Jet’s Pizza. That was back when the economy was really sour and even Starbucks, which has more retail locations than McDonald’s, pulled in its horns nationwide. It made sense on the surface for there to be two stores on Lockwood Avenue on opposite ends of town, one in Old Orchard and the other in Old Webster (now Jet’s). At least one did a robust business. But that’s down the road a piece, in Statesmen territory. Back to Pioneer land. The store already in Kirkwood is at 343 S. Kirkwood Road. It’s fairly cozy, while the store under consideration would be 1,900 square feet. Hmm. Let’s have some coffee, and talk about whether there’ll ever be one in Des Peres.

To address a troubling need that persists throughout the metro, Burroughs students formed ‘Performing for Pencils’ in the fall of 2013 to help the more than 90,000 kids who go back to school without adequate supplies. Last year, a group of student singers, dancers and actors staged the first such variety show for charity, which netted more than $10,000 in donations of cash and school supplies. They’re hoping to top that this year, and will be rehearsing over the summer to put on the second installment Aug. 15 at Burroughs. (There is no charge for admission to the talent show, but you’re encouraged to bring along school supplies to donate, and why not bring your checkbook too?) Will there be singing? Check. Dancing? You bet. Unicycling?

Why not? And anyone expecting a hula-hooping contortionist will not be disappointed. (My goodness, is this Circus Flora? Not quite. Kids were recruited from more than 30 area high schools. Many are veterans of community theater, as well as of school productions.)

This year, Miss Black America, Jasmin Alexander, will serve as emcee. And performers from all over the StL will participate. Acts have been discovered at Soldan, Hazelwood, Central Visual and Performing Arts, Priory, Visitation Academy, Grand Center Arts Academy and Crossroads, among others. And an aside from inside the tent: There may not be sword swallowing, but there will be juggling.

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The rich are different than (some of) you and me. In the late 19th century, America’s well-heeled would embark on ‘The Grand Tour,’ visiting Europe’s centers of culture

LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER: A ‘NUNATAK’ IS A RIDGE IN A GLACIER. ‘KIERKEGAARDIAN’ IS THE WORD THAT TRIPPED UP GOKUL VENKATACHALAM IN THE 2014 NATIONAL SPELLING BEE, BUT HE SHARED TOP HONORS THIS YEAR. SO, WHAT DOES ‘KIERKEGAARDIAN’ MEAN? GO LOOK IT UP.

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for months … maybe years. They’d bring back artifacts and send home postcards. They took photographs and kept journals. The Campbell family of the Campbell House Museum took its own grand tour in 1867, probably to shake off the latest unpleasantness (The Civil War). Campbell House and the Central Library have partnered to give the Lou a glimpse of what life was like here and across the pond in those halcyon days.

The Grand Tour Exhibition runs through Aug. 11 in the library’s Great Hall. Über trainer Keath Hausher found himself simmering in hot fat after poking fun at a heavy woman consuming mass quantities during a Cardinals game a few weeks ago … on Facebook. The city then put the kibosh on a fitness ‘boot’ camp that had been slated for the city park and Des Peres Lodge after a firestorm erupted on social media—and in the real media—about his ‘fat shaming’

stance. Yeah, we consume too many calories as a nation. A trip to McDonald’s might even give you the idea that some people are obese. But to single someone out, very publicly, when you have no idea of their back story? Well, that’s just snarky … OK; sharky. Shark Fitness is the name of Hausher’s business, and its logo is an aggressive shark with two 100-lb. weights and a six-pack. (He’s not a beer drinker, evidently. He just has tight-looking abs. Well, maybe he is a beer drinker, and he’s just holding his stomach in.) The post was taken down, and Hausher a few days later issued an apology.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Loop Trolley is on track. If you’ve started hearing jackhammers and/or other construction racket, it’s because installation of trolley track began last Monday (June 15) along Delmar Boulevard. So instead of cursing automotive traffic along a stretch of the heavily traveled boulevard

from Cicero’s to Fitz’s, you can blame that quaint ’lil train that will run east along Delmar from the roundabout to DeBaliviere Avenue, then south to the History Museum. Kingsland Avenue is to remain open throughout, but the DeBaliviere Bridge will be closed over the weekend (June 19 through 21) to install beams. Sounds complicated. Anyhow, businesses along Delmar are trumpeting that ‘The Loop Is Open’ and enticing shoppers and diners via an ongoing contest. Desire a new streetcar? Who doesn’t … but that’s not one of the prizes. Giveaways will include two $50 gift certificates each week from participating businesses. Block parties will take place to unveil track and/or celebrate construction milestones. Want to meet Judy Garland? Well, you can’t. But you can enjoy imagining what life here must have been like before the turn of the century. The last century … you know, the one before anyone complained about their plane being late.

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BACK TALK A NEW KIND OF ADVICE COLUMN by raschelle burton & patty hannum Q| IT SEEMS LIKE EVERY TIME I TURN AROUND, I AM GETTING HIT UP BY SOMEONE TO SUPPORT THEM IN A WALK, RUN OR CYCLING EVENT FOR CHARITY. I FEEL LIKE SCROOGE IF I DON’T SUPPORT THEM. IS THERE A RIGHT WAY TO SAY NO? —OVER ASKED

PATTY: First, let’s applaud your friends who are still willing to put on their shoes and participate in an

athletic event to raise money. Now that is not to say I don’t get hit up. I am willing to contribute to any family member who laces up, or to any of my kids’ friends. That’s it. Anyone else gets the response: “My charitable dollars are already spent, sorry.” By the way, most of these solicitations are via email anyway, so just hit the delete button. I promise you are not violating any etiquette rules by failing to reply.

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RASCHELLE: Oh, c’mon, what’s a few bucks for a good cause? I mean seriously, the contributions here are

what … like $1 a mile or something? Why run the risk of insulting someone to save yourself $25? I say just pony up and send them on their way. Be happy that you supported your friend and a good cause. And most of all, just be grateful you didn’t have to walk, run or bike it yourself.

Q| MY DAUGHTER WAS ADMITTED TO SEVERAL PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES BUT HAS DECIDED TO ATTEND ONE THAT PROVIDED HER WITH AN OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIP. WHEN I TELL PEOPLE WHERE SHE IS GOING, I CAN TELL THEY THINK SHE PICKED A SECOND-TIER UNIVERSITY. HOW CAN I LET THEM KNOW SHE WAS ADMITTED TO OTHER ONES AS WELL? —PROUD OF MY DAUGHTER

PATTY: I really wish people would stop using the word prestigious when discussing colleges and

universities. Please, I beg of you. And to you, proud mother: stop! Your daughter is going to college, on a scholarship, so stop talking about anything but that. College admissions is a crap shoot. Everyone knows it. Your daughter’s success is based on what she does in college, not where she goes. Trust me, I used to hire people for a rather large financial services firm, and I could never remember where people went to school.

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special going-away present and a Triple Crown of sorts highlighted the spring sports high school season for teams in the Town & Style coverage area. And there's a fond farewell in there, too, as Mary Institute-Country Day School athletic director Don Maurer leaves on a high note. Maurer, who has been with the school for 14 years, the last eight as athletic director, will move on to become assistant executive director of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA). He was part of a handful of champions this spring: The Rams won both the boys and girls state lacrosse championships, the team championship in tennis, and logged individual champions in tennis (doubles) and golf.

[ baseball ]

Wickenheiser and Mallory Stock led the way with 13 and 12 goals respectively. Kelsey Ponder won 23 games in goal with 10 shutouts.

WEBSTER GROVES had a similar year in Class 3. The Stateswomen, who were trying to match the Webster boys with a state title, fell a game short, losing to eventual champ Notre Dame de Sion 2-1 in the state semifinals. They finished with a victory and third place, defeating INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY 2-1 in the third place game in Kansas City. Webster, which finished 28-3 overall, had an even wider goal differential than St. Joseph’s, outscoring its opponents 119-10. Emma Lieb (24 goals), Maddie Pokorny (22 goals) and Allie Thomas (17 goals) led the way for the Stateswomen.

Charlotte Kennedy had 26 wins in goal, including a dozen shutouts.

VISITATION ACADEMY and MICDS also won Class 3 district championships, while PRINCIPIA and WHITFIELD won Class 1 district crowns. League champions

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While American Pharoah captured hearts to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978, CBC had its own Triple Crown after capturing the Class 5 baseball championship at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon. The spring championship was the school’s third of the 2014-15 school year. CBC won the football state title in the fall and the hockey championship in the winter.

CBC capped off its second state baseball championship (the other was in 2010) with an impressive 17-5 victory over Staley in the title game to finish the season with a 32-7 record. “We had been struggling to score runs the last few weeks,” CBC coach Mason Horne says. “But we came out of hibernation in the two days of the state tournament.

Baseball is a game of peaks and valleys, and we were blessed to peak at the right time.”

CBC had 17 hits in the championship game as the Vierling brothers, Mark and Matt, combined for eight of them. Matt has been drafted by the Cardinals and offered

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a scholarship to play at Notre Dame! Stephen Haring and Shane Milbrod also had home runs for the Cadets, who scored eight runs in the seventh inning. The Cadets didn’t win their own conference, the perennially strong Metro Catholic, which went to VIANNEY with a 7-1 record.

Another team from that conference, ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH, was the only other Class 5 district title winner. The Junior Bills lost to EUREKA in the sectional round. CLAYTON and MAPLEWOOD also were area district champions. Clayton won a Class 4 championship and then defeated Pacific in the sectional round before falling to eventual state champion Cape Notre Dame. Maplewood won a Class 3 district crown, only to lose in the next round to West County. Other area conference champions included: WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Metro); VALLEY PARK (South Central Athletic Association); KIRKWOOD (Suburban XIIS) and LADUE and Clayton (co-champions in the Suburban Central N).

Ladue’s Michael Wielansky had a memorable year. He led the entire St. Louis area in batting average (.642), slugging percentage (1.012) and on-base percentage (.688).

CBC’s Blake Charlton, who also was the starting quarterback on the Cadet state champion football team, was 8-0 as a pitcher, as was his teammate Matt Vierling.

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ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY finished the season with a 24-1 record. Unfortunately, that did not result in a state title for the Angels, as their lone loss came in the Class 4 semifinals to St. Teresa’s Academy, 1-0 in two overtimes. St. Teresa’s went on to win the state title with a 6-1 win over FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL. The Angels had a well-balanced scoring attack as seven players scored six or more goals. Carly

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included: WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN and MICDS (co-champs in the Metro); ST. JOSEPH’S (MWAA); BRENTWOOD (South Central); and LADUE and PARKWAY WEST (co-champions in the Suburban Central N). Westminster Christian’s Kirsten Davis led the entire St. Louis area in scoring with 47 goals.

[boys track ]

There were no area team champions this spring, although LAFAYETTE and SLUH finished second and third respectively behind state champion Blue Springs in Class 5.

LAFAYETTE dominated in the long distance events, including a rare top three finish in the 3,200-meters. Sophomore Austin Hindman was the state champion in the event, followed at the finish line by teammates Devin Meyrer and Alec Haines.

Haines also was the state champion in the 1,600-meter run, and the Lancers were champions in the 4-x-800-meter relay. SLUH was second in the 4-x-800 and also had an outstanding meet individually by Daniel Isom, who was second in both the 110-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles. SLUH’s Jayson Ashford also was second in the 200-meter dash and Dustin Davidson was second in the 800-meters.

CBC’s Jerrick Powell had a pair of third place finishes, in the 200 and 400-meter dashes.

WEBSTER GROVES had the top area finish in Class 4, finishing ninth. The Statesmen did win state in the 4-x-800-meter relay. PARKWAY CENTRAL’s Michael Slater was state champion in the shot put. JOHN BURROUGHS fell just short of winning both boys and girls state championships. The Bombers came in second with 61 points. The Bombers were led by John Moten, who won the 100-meter dash, was third in the 200-meter dash and was part of a state champion relay team as JBS won the 4-x-100-meter dash. Ronald Smith had a second place finish for JBS in the triple jump.

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[girls lacrosse ] MICDS maintained its dominance in area lacrosse with its third straight state title.

During that time, the Rams had a 48-3 record. The Rams, who finished 18-2 overall this season, put an exclamation point on this year’s title by scoring the final nine goals in a 16-4 win over St. Teresa’s in the Missouri State Lacrosse Association Class 1 championship at Westminster Christian. Emily Lee had four goals in the title

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Defending state singles champion Michael Peters of JBS finished third in Class 1 singles, while his teammate, Zale Shah, was fourth. MICDS’ Rohit Chouhan won the consolation singles championship. LADUE defeated PARKWAY WEST in the third place match in the Class 2 team tournament. Area players won both singles and doubles titles individually.

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game, and Rebecca Wellford had three for the Rams, who outscored their opponents 245-92. The Class 2 championship was much tighter as ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY won its first state championship with an 11-10 victory over COR JESU. Jackie Karl had five goals for the Angels, who finished the season with a record of 19-4.

Nationally ranked freshman Carson Haskins of PARKWAY SOUTH capped off an undefeated season with a title in singles, while William Tong and Kenji Yanaba of Parkway West won in doubles. CHAMINADE’s Trevor Allen was fourth in Class 2 singles, and MARQUETTE’s Jason Kauppila won the single’s consolation championship.

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[boys golf ]

[girls track ]

[ boys volleyball ]

It was another title for MICDS, the second straight for the boys and its fifth overall.

The Rams defeated CBC 13-3 in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association Division I championship.

Michael Gianino scored four goals, and Harry Wellford added three for the Rams, who finished the season with a 16-4 record. MICDS was unbeaten against St. Louis area competition. Senior Kyle Bernstein closed out his high school career with five goals in leading PARKWAY WEST to a 13-9 victory over PRIORY in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association Division II championship.

It was a battle once again between JOHN BURROUGHS and McCluer SouthBerkeley in girls track, and this time it was the Bombers coming out on top with the Class 3 championship, the first team title ever for the girls. Burroughs finished with 51.5 points while McCluer South-Berkeley had 50. Lailah Elliott and Jordan McClendon were big point finishers for the Bombers. Elliott won the long jump and triple jump, while McClendon won the discus and was second in the shot put.

KIRKWOOD and LAFAYETTE had great state meets in Class 5. Kirkwood was second behind McCluer North, while Lafayette was fourth. The Pioneers had an individual champion (sophomore Kara Steele in the triple jump) and a relay champion (the 4-x-200-meters). Kirkwood was also second in the 4-x-400-meter relay, and junior Andrea Kuehnlein was second in the 300-meter hurdles.LAFAYETTE junior Anna West was a state champion in the 3,200-meter run and finished second in the 1,600-meter run. The Lancers also were second in the 4-x-800-meter relay.

WEBSTER GROVES and MICDS finished fifth and sixth respectively in Class 4.

Webster junior Carolyn Ross was state champion in the triple jump and second in the 300-meter hurdles. MICDS had a championship in the 4-x-400-meter relay, and VILLA DUCHESNE’s Alicia Moellering was state champion in the high jump.

BRENTWOOD’s Sophia Rivera had a historic day at the track in the state meet, where she won in discus with a throw of 154-09—more than 42 feet further than anyone else in the field. She also set a state record in shot put with a throw of 51-01.25. All six of her throws broke the previous record, and her winning throw was the best in the country this season at the time! The shot put championship was Rivera’s third in three years.

[boys tennis ]

MICDS and JOHN BURROUGHS renewed their long rivalry, meeting in the Class 1

state team championship. MICDS would defend its title with a 5-0 victory and then follow that up with a doubles championship as nationally ranked Joe McAllister and Tyler Raclin won the title, defeating Westminster Christian’s Eddie Griesedieck and Joel Montgomery.

MICDS’ Michael O’Keefe was the individual co-champion in Class 3. O’Keefe shot a 147 (76-71) in the 36-hole tournament at Silo Ridge in Bolivar, which tied him with Brett Windsor of Boonville for the state championship. It also helped the Rams to the team second place finish. Pembroke Hill won with a score of 617. MICDS was 10 strokes behind. MARQUETTE (fourth), DE SMET (fifth) and SLUH (seventh) had top finishes in Class 4 at Sedalia Country Club. Marquette’s Frankie Thomas had the top local finish, tying for second place. WHITFIELD was fourth in the Class 2 tournament, and Alex Freund paced the Warriors with a 10th place finish.

ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH and WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN won state championships this year.

The Junior Bills defeated LAFAYETTE 23-25, 25-17, 25-22 to win the Class 4 title.

SLUH finished the season with a 30-4 record. Lafayette was 32-7-1. The title was the 17th for the Junior Bills. This was Westminster Christian’s first time in capturing the Class 3 title. The Wildcats defeated Cape Notre Dame 25-22, 25-19 in the championship game and finished the season with a 26-11-1 record.

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It was another championship for SLUH, which won its 17th championship, the seventh in the last 10 years. The Junior Bills made sure there would be no drama this year as it led 10-0 at half and 13-0 at one point in the title game, which ended in a 17-7 win over LINDBERGH. SLUH finished the season with 15 straight victories and a 26-2 record.

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THOMAS COHN of local estate planning firm THOMAS COHN ASSOCIATES has earned the esteemed Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) professional designation from the Richard D. Irwin Graduate School of The American College.

Candidates must complete a minimum of three courses in philanthropic studies at the school and six hours of supervised written exams.

MARK MCCLANAHAN has been named president of the remodeling firm MOSBY BUILDING ARTS. Scott Mosby, who previously served as president, will transition into the new role of CEO. This is the first time the firm has had a president outside the family.

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RYAN NOBLE, co-founder and president of St. Louis-based CROWDSOURCE, recently was named a national mentor for Pipeline, an exclusive professional development program for up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the Midwest. Noble co-founded Pipeline’s St. Louis chapter with business partner Stephanie Leffler.

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OUR STORE IS NOW CLOSED to mark down prices on our entire and complete stock of quality Furniture, Accessories and Oriental Rugs. Over TWO MILLION DOLLARS of famous name home furnishings from such distinguished makers as Bernhardt, Hooker, King Hickory, Lexington, Ambella, Paladin, Paul Robert, Clayton Marcus, Sherrill, Theodore Alexander, Sam Moore, Stanley, and Bradington Young, to name a few, will be sold at liquidation sale prices. YOU CAN EXPECT THE LARGEST SALE OF QUALITY HOME FURNISHINGS EVER HELD IN THIS AREA! NOTHING WILL BE HELD BACK. Prices will be plainly marked on sale tags for immediate liquidation. We will open to the general public on Friday, June 19th.

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MARI DE VILLA

Popular ice cream connoisseur Ted Drewes spoke at a recent Mari De Villa evening lecture series. Drewes and his wife, Dotty, related the story of their business journey.

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CHESTERFIELD DAY SCHOOL

Chesterfield Day School raised $1,000 to benefit Crisis Nursery at the school’s inaugural ‘Blitzball World Series,’ which transformed the gymnasium into a major league ballpark for a memorable event.

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RedKey held its second annual ‘Love and Service Limo Contest’ to honor deserving St. Louisans with a ride in the RedKey limo and a $100 Visa gift card.

Winners included: Megan O’Neill Kennedy, an advocate for Usher’s syndrome; Darcy Patton Nayler, an ER nurse battling leukemia; and Becky Fox Ortyl, founder of the Mighty Oakes Heart Foundation.

HARRIS HOUSE

Harris House hosted its annual Passport to Recovery Gala to support its programs, which give recovering addicts the opportunity to become healthy and productive.

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UMSL hosted its third annual State of Digital Media Marketing Conference, where FleishmanHillard demonstrated its new ‘True IQ’ technology, which visually integrates media and business data.

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keeping secrets,” she laughs. So after they had been dating for two years, she was extra shocked when he got down on one knee at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Garden Glow last November.

“I thought we were meeting his family there, so when he started this sweet, elaborate speech, I just kept asking if he was serious!” The surprises continued later that night at his parents’ house, where Brendan had planned a party with their families and closest friends.

The two knew from the beginning that their relationship was more than a casual fling. After meeting as freshmen at the University of Missouri through mutual friends, they ran in the same social circle throughout college. The couple didn’t start dating, however, until years later when they were ‘paired up’ during a night out with friends. “We were with a small group of couples, so we were forced to talk to each other,” Jessie says. “After that first night, we were on a fast track.”

Things moved quickly after the engagement, too. Jessie’s mom knew about Brendan’s plans to propose, so she started compiling a binder of wedding information immediately. “My mom is an amazing planner and was instrumental throughout the entire process,” Jessie says. She had always pictured a spring wedding to incorporate her favorite color, Tiffany blue, but she and Brendan didn’t want to wait that long to say ‘I do.’ “I’m still using it for the wedding,” she says. They booked the reception venue two days after they were engaged. “We needed a space that could hold at least 300 people, and besides being beautiful and elegant, The Coronado is especially meaningful to us,” Jessie explains. “It’s where we celebrated New Year’s Eve on our first official date!”

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Immerse, an interactive kitchen and bath design center in Brentwood, has announced a partnership with Waterworks, a luxury bath and kitchen company.

Waterworks products now will be on display at the Immerse studio, including bath fittings, fixtures and lighting, to enable customers to create their ultimate ‘bath experience’ with the help of the company’s trained specialists.

TOP HONORS

Home decor and gift retailer Sallie Home was named one of the 50 Retail Stars for 2015 by Home Accents Today magazine. The list, now in its 11th year, recognizes independent home decor retailers for their creativity and positive presence in their local communities. Sallie Kramer opened the store at 9821 Clayton Road in 1976.

MOVING FAST

Parktown Porsche is undergoing some changes after being acquired by Houston-based indiGO Auto Group. It will re-open July 1 as Porsche St. Louis Central at 9710 Manchester Road until a state-of-the-art Generation Four Porsche facility can be built sometime within the next two years. Local luxury automotive veteran James Drake will serve as general manager.

BIGGER SPACE

In August, The Refind Room will expand its showroom at 2525 S. Brentwood Blvd. The new 4,000-square-foot space will allow for an even greater selection of furniture and home decor at affordable prices. The expansion follows the launch of The Refind Estate in April, which helps homeowners sell their furnishings when they are moving or otherwise want to change decor.

Fall Trunk Show Thursday June 25th through Saturday June 27 Discover a new collection inspired by Jane Birkin and Faye Dunaway, rich with design influences from the 1970s in a palette lifted right out of a winter garden.

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DRIPPING IN GOLD

CBL & Associates Properties, which operates West County Center and Chesterfield Mall among other shopping centers, was recognized for its Back-to-School Denim Drive.

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MARI DE VILLA, LOCATED AT 13900 CLAYTON ROAD, IS A LUXURY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY THAT OFFERS A RANGE OF RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS, FROM INDEPENDENT LIVING IN ITS VILLA ESTATES, TO ASSISTED LIVING AND SKILLED NURSING SUITES ON ITS MORE THAN 20-ACRE CAMPUS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 636.227.5347 OR VISIT MARIDEVILLA.COM.

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WELCOME [HOME MARI DE VILLA by stephanie zeilenga FOR PEOPLE MOVING INTO A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY, an important

consideration—maybe the most important—is that their new address truly feels like home. Newcomers to Mari de Villa, a lush 20-acre retirement community in Town & Country, can rest easy, says owner Fred Wiesehan.

Ever since opening in 1960, Mari de Villa has focused on seamless transitions. From independent seniors seeking a close-knit community to those who need more help, including skilled nursing and memory care, Mari de Villa offers luxurious housing, amenities and a strong sense of community. “This means that as care needs change, people can stay on our campus,” Wiesehan says. “We’re staffed 24 hours a day with health care professionals. When you’re dealing with clientele who are 70 to 100 years old, needs can change frequently, and we have the ability to adapt to those changes.”

Essential to keeping pace with resident needs is a commitment to constantly improving the campus, Wiesehan says. “We have long-range plans to build assisted living apartments on campus, and we’re continuing to remodel and refurbish as needs change. As people desire different amenities, we try to meet those requests.”

Every detail has been carefully chosen, Wiesehan says. Just a few years ago saw the opening of The Terraces, a memory care unit with 10 private rooms. To design the ideal space for those with Alzheimer’s, Mari de Villa worked closely with the St. Louis Alzheimer’s Association to get recommendations on the best colors, textures and finishes to use. The association also facilitated a staff training program on how to best interact with Alzheimer’s residents. “We wanted to create an environment

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that is both beautiful and calming to those with Alzheimer’s,” Wiesehan says. But the focus on aesthetics extends to all areas of the campus, he adds. “We feel it’s important that all guests, regardless of care level, can have a beautiful environment.”

The most independent residents gravitate toward The Villa Estates, elegant, multi-bedroom homes that feature granite countertops, full-size appliances, hardwood floors and walk-in closets. The 1,000- to 3,000-square-foot spaces offer plenty of room and privacy, yet their occupants also can take advantage of Mari de Villa’s services and amenities. As far as rooms and suites in the assisted living buildings, Wiesehan says, “We always have encouraged our families and guests to bring furniture and decorate their room with whatever will make it feel like home.

The suites are big enough for guests to bring in their own dining room tables or living room sets. We’ve even brought in chandeliers from people’s prior homes!”

But beautiful rooms don’t tell the whole story. Just as they did before moving into the Mari de Villa campus, residents can participate in a wide variety of activities, including exercise classes, guest lectures and Sunday brunches. Additionally, a motorcoach is available to escort them to restaurants, live shows and attractions around town, which can include everything from winery days in Augusta to strolls around the Missouri Botanical Garden. It’s a matter of living comfortably and enjoying life to its fullest, Wiesehan concludes.

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[ PIZZEOLI ]

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[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE

Small neighborhood pizza joint

THE CHEF

Scott Sandler

THE PRICES

$10 to $15 pizzas

THE FAVORITES

The New York Pizza, House Salad, Affumicata Pizza

THIS SMALL SOULARD SPOT EASILY MAKES SOME OF THE BEST PIZZA IN TOWN. Inside, a wood-burning

pizza oven dominates the front room, where a bar takes up the rest of the space. A second room offers quieter (if less scenic) dining; and out front, patio tables offer views of the historic area where residents bop around in golf carts (perfectly legal) and visitors stream toward longtime hot spots McGurk’s and Tucker’s.

There’s not much of a menu here, per se; it’s pizza ... or pizza. Proprietor Scott Sandler reportedly became fascinated with Neapolitan-style pizza and studied its finer points in both NYC and L.A. This is the delicious, light pizza crust we all came to love during visits to Italy. It’s chewy, but not dense, rich-tasting, but not oily, flavorful, but not crammed with toppings. In other words, it’s nothing like traditional American pizzas.

Luckily, these days finding authentic Neapolitan

pizza is easier, since Americans have imported its very specific guidelines: “00” finely ground wheat flour (no additives); fresh mozzarella, preferably bufala; San Marzano tomatoes; baking in a domed, wood-fired oven at 800 degrees; mixing dough with only a spiral or fork mixer; and cooking no longer than 60 to 90 seconds.

Following these guidelines, Pizzeoli (which is a variant on the Italian word for ‘pizza man’) offers 10 different 12-inch pies, all of them vegetarian, some of them vegan. Our Margherita ($11) was delish, with light amounts of tomato sauce, cheese, oil and basil.

With these pizzas, it’s all about the crust and how to enhance it. That means keeping it simple: toppings in general focus on high-quality grated cheeses, fresh tomatoes, and pungent, picked-from-the-garden herbs.

Our favorite was the New York ($13), which thanks to its three imported cheeses (fontina, fontinella, parmesan), yielded delicious bubbles of cheese fat on

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mostly grown in Italy and their flavor is stronger, sweeter and less acidic than others.

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SAN MARZANO TOMATOES Considered the best plum tomatoes in the world, these are CRIMINI MUSHROOMS These are the variety agaricus bisporus, common white or brown button mushrooms. Once they mature, they become portobellos. Surprise!

BUFALA MOZZARELLA Yes, this cheese is from a buffalo, specifically the Italian water

» scott sandler

I’ve been making pizza as a hobby for many years, and I felt the time was right to open a restaurant.

buffalo. It is traditionally produced in the Campania region and in typical Latin hyperbole is known as ‘pearl of the table.’

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top, and thanks to its garden-fresh oregano and garlic, had plenty of pungent flavor (although it could have taken more garlic). The Affumicata ($13), also good, relied on its topping of arugula and smoked mozzarella for distinction. The arugula imparted a tangy bite that complemented the thick, melted mozzarella, but the smokiness was not detectable.

The Funghi ($14), too, had some punch, thanks to chili flakes and vegan sausage (which was very good). The sausage had a strong fennel flavor and the mushrooms—shiitake, trumpet, crimini—added some texture. The only salad on the menu is quite good, and big enough for two. It’s a plateful of baby greens with thin red onion rounds and long shreds of parmesan cheese, simply tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.

Dessert is limited to sorbet and gelato, made by Gusto (you can’t go wrong with the Cookies ‘n’ Cream, if it’s offered).

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[ small space ] Big things are expected from AARON PERLUT’S TINY BAR, housed in the 250-square-foot lobby space at 1008 Locust St. Tiny’s decor pays tribute to National League Baseball’s smallest player, 3-foot, 7-inch Eddie Gaedel of the St. Louis Browns and features such crafty libations as the Villechaize, the Yellow Brink Road and the MarTeenee. Patrons under 5 feet are eligible for 25 percent off their tab (as long as they’re of drinking age!).

[ goodbye and hello ] Chef ADAM LAMBAY’s drive time has gotten shorter after he left Chaumette Vineyards Winery in Ste. Genevieve to join the culinary team at ST. LOUIS UNION STATION HOTEL as its new executive sous chef.

[ ultimate eight ] A 20-year aged Hook’s Cheddar is the anticipated star at AN

EVENING OF EIGHT ULTIMATE PAIRINGS, a food and beer

event to benefit Operation Food Search. Other big cheeses featured are A-B brewmaster GEORGE REISCH, Schnucks’ corporate chef ALEXANDER LAZELLA and specialty cheese manager DERICK ROSINSKY. The event takes place June 20 at Schnucks Kehrs Mill in Ballwin.

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Three cheers to Missouri’s AUGUSTA AND MONTELLE WINERIES and to their owner TONY KOOYUMJIAN. Both wineries captured gold, silver and bronze medals at the 2015 Riverside International and Pacific Rim Wine competitions. Wines garnering gold were Augusta’s 2012 Chambourcin and Montelle’s 2014 Seyval Blanc, which also earned the Chairman’s Award (Unanimous Gold).

[ new scoops ] The CWE has gotten a little cooler with the opening of JENI’S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS. The Ohio-based company founded by James Beard Winner JENI BRITTON BAUR uses direct and fair trade ingredients, and practices traditional old-school methods to create flavors like Sun-popped Corn and Salty Caramel.

Both are used to build the concoction voted diners’ fave on opening day, Caramel Corn Sundae.

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I HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED THE MUSIC OF KURT WEILL but had never seen The Threepenny Opera,

a parody of operas created by Weill and playwright Bertolt Brecht, that incorporate a sharp political perspective and the sound of 1920s Berlin dance bands and cabaret. I am also a big fan of the always-talented and sometimes-brilliant Todd Schaefer, so perhaps I had built my expectations for New Line’s current offering of Weill’s long-lived piece, with Schaefer as Captain Macheath, to a level impossible to fulfill. In any event, I walked away glad finally to have seen this show, impressed with many of the pieces, but disappointed in others.

The show starts off with a gritty pop of color and attitude in the opening “Ballad of Mack the Knife.” Sarah Porter’s costume design was delightfully, sexily tawdry, especially for the chorus, and Rob Lippert’s set design had wonderful levels. The chorus of whores and cutthroats had some of the better character development, especially Margeau Steinau, Brian Claussen and Todd Micali. They infused their characters with layers and some great intensity, a power missing from some of the major performances.

The best scenes were between Mr. and Mrs. Peachum, a beautifully restrained performance by Zachary Allen Farmer and a boisterous, extremely loud one by Sarah Porter. Farmer’s voice is lovely, as is Porter’s, although she had some trouble finding her notes. Overall I found some of the music a bit colorless; the songs are hard to sing, and it felt as if the music had been altered to be easier but flatter. Christina Rios as Lucy Brown has a gorgeous voice, and I would have liked to see her trade roles with Cherlynn Alvarez, who had the larger role of Polly Peachum but lacked Rios’ voice and acting chops.

Overall, the major problem with the show was lack of menace, which led to lethargic pacing. The staging was languid and ambling, and most efforts in Scott Miller’s direction seemed to encourage the comedy over the tension of the piece. But if Macheath is too accommodating/charming/humorous, it calls into question his ability to be the leader of a gang that follows him out of admiration and fear. Schaefer has a lovely voice and is a good actor, but his Macheath never achieved the level of passion needed to prime the show. The lack of menace also leaves the socialist nature of the show in question. We understand people who steal when they are hungry, but what passions drive the man who kills for bread? I never believed Schaefer’s Macheath was a killer. The show runs through June 20.

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2 | EPWORTH CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES Join in honoring Hazel and Arnold Donald as the 2015 Pillar of Strength Award winners for their generous contributions to the St. Louis community on Saturday, June 27, at The Ritz-Carlton.

110 N. Elm Ave. | 314.961.5718 | epworth.org

3 | CITY OF CLAYTON

Alexandra LoBianco stars in Götterdämmerung.

Enjoy great music, wine, food and more at the Clayton Music & Wine Festival, 4 to 10 p.m. June 20, at Carondelet Plaza. Free parking in the Plaza garage.

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4 | UNION AVENUE OPERA

Union Avenue Opera announces its 21st Festival Season: Don Giovanni (July 10, 11, 17, 18), Rigoletto (July 31 and Aug. 1, 7, 8) and Götterdämmerung (Aug. 21, 22, 28, 29).

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Weinhardt Party Rentals has an incredible selection of eye-catching linens for any wedding reception or summer celebration. The white rosette tablecloth makes a stunning statement and adds warmth.

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It’s hard to describe the sensation of being on an island where birds don’t fly away as you pass them. Or sea lion pups ignore you.

Much like being dropped in the center of the Garden of Eden, landing in the Galapagos Islands is surreal—it challenges everything you have ever experienced of creatures in nature, especially the fear of man.

But then that is the allure of the Galapagos, an archipelago 600 miles off mainland Ecuador: The animals go about their business, and human visitors go about theirs. And while I wouldn’t exactly say ‘never the twain shall meet,’ the meeting is uneventful—for the animals anyway. But for humans, a trip to the Galapagos is a peak experience, a window into a very different time and place. It is where you can witness the same phenomena Charles Darwin did nearly two centuries earlier, an experience that prompted his notions about natural selection and survival of the fittest.

You’ll see which mate a blue-footed booby female chooses— and learn why. And you’ll watch a lava lizard do ‘push-ups’ to mark his territory and a marine iguana ‘blow his nose’ to excrete saltwater.

When first setting foot on the islands, I distinctly remember thinking, I am seeing something utterly remarkable here: how life evolved on this planet! Our home for a week was the Silver Galapagos, a luxury expedition ship in the Silversea fleet. And while we were turning into amateur naturalists at each island, the ship was providing wonderful accommodations, amazing meals and onboard experts to guide us around the various islands. Ninety-seven percent of the Galapagos is designated a national park, and visitors must be accompanied by a guide. Only four of the 14-plus islands are inhabited.

Our first day is spent hiking the volcanic rocks of the northernmost outpost in the archipelago, Genovesa. It is uninhabited by humans, but brimming with boobies, frigate

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: SAN CHRISTO ROCK, MALE FRIGATE BIRD ON GENOVESA ISLAND, COLONY OF SEA LIONS ON SANTIAGO ISLAND, LAND IGUANA ON NORTH SEYMOUR ISLAND, BLUE FOOTED BOOBIES (INSET) IN MATING RITUAL

birds, petrels, mockingbirds and other marine fowl. The terrain is peculiar, a jagged shoreline and crude walking paths of lava rock that challenge even the best lug-soled shoes. But as soon as we land there—after being ferried from the cruise ship by large inflatables called Zodiacs—we understand how unique this entire region is.

You would think that when 36 humans descend onto a deserted island, the birds nesting all around might take notice: fly away, flutter their wings, squawk, something. But no, we get within inches of them. There are frigate birds puffing up their red wattles to attract mates—hundreds of them. And red-footed boobies, so named because even in Darwin’s time, they didn’t react to the presence of human invaders, causing Spanish sailors to call them bobos, or idiots.

We watch in amazement as the frigate birds attack hapless boobies in mid-air to steal the fish they had worked so hard to dive and secure (that’s called cleptoparasitism, our guide tells us); and we see one lucky male secure a mate and wrap

his wing around her to let the others know she’s taken. This island of only 10 square miles has 140,000 birds, and as home to a colony of frigates, the landscape is a sea of red balloons (puffed pouches) between March and May. After two hours of hiking Genovesa, it is time for deep water snorkeling, with the possibility of seeing white-tipped sharks, fur seals, marine iguanas, manta rays, sea lions and hammerhead sharks. Of course there is the usual colorful array too— parrotfish, bacalao, baloonfish and puffers.

One would think all this is enough excitement for one day, but no, this is a continent of siesta, and midday is just break time—a rest between activities, not an end to them. For us 70 lucky Silversea cruisers, it means time for a leisurely lunch onboard, and that lunch includes things like octopus ceviche, grilled lobster and fig pie. Meals can be taken on-deck, overlooking the unspoiled shoreline of these remote islands, leaving no doubt about why passing sailors dubbed them ‘Islas Encantadas’ (the Enchanted Ones). Around 4 p.m.,

it’s time for the afternoon activity, which blessedly is less rigorous than our very full morning was. A two-hour stroll around Darwin Bay adds red crabs and sea lions to our wildlife encounters.

New day, new island. After our glorious first day of frigate birds and boobies, it’s hard to believe there are additional wonders to be discovered. In fact, we’d become so inured to the sights, we took to joking, Not another friggin’ frigatebird!

But the next island, North Seymour, has its own marvels.

At 2 million years, it is one of the older islands here. The Galapagos is an example of ‘a hotspot island chain,’ like the Hawaiian archipelago. Our ship’s guest lecturer, biologist Kara Weller (who offers a daily talk), explains that the islands are the result of underwater volcanic activity, and that over millions of years, the eastern islands will die and new ones will crop up on the western side, starting the entire Galapagos life cycle all over.

We witness the beginning of that cycle when we disembark

IF YOU GO: TIPS at a ‘very young lava flow’ the afternoon of day two. The terrain is pitch black and quite uneven, resembling twisted black licorice. Our guide, Martin, explains that in 1897, This island’s volcano erupted, spilling the molten rock, called pahoehoe. Since then, very little has taken root, but he points out some nascent cacti and tiny redstalked portulaca, a tender succulent popping up occasionally between the black lava plates. Some day birds will stop at the island to peck at the plants, and maybe they’ll carry seeds here from the mainland—on their wings or feet or in their droppings. That will establish new life forms on the island, which in turn will be able to sustain other animals, like land iguanas. Having those here will make it an attractive stop for the Galapagos hawk and short-eared owl wanting a tasty lunch of lizard. And that’s how life will take hold anew.

NAZCA BOOBY

THE SILVER GALAPAGOS EXPEDITION SHIP, WITH SWALLOW-TAILED GULLS IN FOREGROUND

Of course, the Galapagos were immortalized

by Darwin, who developed his then-revolutionary theories about natural selection after a five-week visit in 1835. Our ship’s naturalists applied the concepts liberally during our weeklong tour, starting with frigate birds. “In nature, size matters,” says Veronica, who like all members of the crew and guiding staff must be Ecuadorian by law, thanks to the highly regulated Galapagos tourism. “The more impressive the male’s puffedup red wattle, the more likely a female will choose to mate with him.” Same for the blue-footed boobie. “The bluer a male’s feet, the more likely he is to be getting plenty of food—which means he’ll be a good provider for the female and her chicks.”

As the week progresses, each island the Silver Galapagos visits unfolds its wonders: lava lizards, opuntia cactus, manta rays, sea lions, fur seals, palo santos trees, giant tortoises, sea turtles, penguins (yes, penguins at the equator!), starfish, bright Sally Lightfoot crabs and more. There’s no doubt in my mind that every passenger left this trip with a similar feeling: exhilaration over glimpsing Darwin’s natural selection at work, and the realization of just how rare this opportunity is in our 21st-century world. It’s not every day that humans get to see a Nazca booby regurgitating food into her chick’s open mouth or witness the 24 steps of the albatross mating dance. Another friggin’ frigate bird, indeed.

Do Your Research.

There are only two seasons: garua, the cool and dry time from May to December, and the warm season of December to May. You will see different mating rituals and even animals depending on when you go. For example, the best whale-watching (humpbacks) is during the cold season, and turtle nesting happens in warm season.

Prepare.

Seeing what’s under the water here is a big part of the experience. Take a snorkeling lesson in advance if you are at all uncomfortable, and maybe buy your own mask.

Pack Right.

Take only ‘quick dry’ clothing and always bring long sleeves on your hikes; the sun is bright, and you won’t want skin to be exposed (although temps routinely hover between 78 and 83 degrees). Sleeves are also better protection if you encounter mosquitoes. And bring doubles of anything that is indispensable.

The Top 10.

Sun hat, waterproof sunscreen, water shoes, sneakers/hiking boots, quick dry socks, mosquito repellant, two swimsuits, croakies (sunglass guard), SPF lip balm, waterproof camera.

Choose Carefully.

This is a big trip—even though Quito is only about five hours from Miami. Choose your cruise line with care, as it will greatly impact your experience. The better cruises have the most highly ranked guides and will make all the arrangements to get you from home to Ecuador, to the Galapagos and back, stress-free.

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One reason the most famous show ‘about nothing’ was a nine-season success is that we cared about the characters: we liked some, we disliked some. Additionally, Seinfeld was funny and smart—qualities sadly missing in Entourage, a big-screen show about nothing. While the world Entourage depicts (Hollywood) is vapid, excesscrazed and silly, the movie is, too. Maybe director Doug Ellin meant to link those two, but there is a much more basic failure here. The characters are not well-defined, so we don’t care about them.

(They need to stand alone, beyond their TV show.)

The supposedly close relationship among them is not developed here, so we don’t feel like they’re a family. All we see them doing is riding around in convertibles, looking for women. And when attempts are made to show they have substance—because one is about to be a dad, another has found a woman he wants more from than a hook-up, a third aspires to acting excellence—those

attempts fall way short. These guys feel like frat boys, only they whine a lot more. One bright spot is Jeremy Piven as the frenetic agent trying to hold a big movie deal together. While a caricature like the others, he has some personality. Even Billy Bob Thornton as the Texas money man behind the movie deal and a dozen big-name cameos can’t pull this movie out of the reject pile.

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Becker decided to give ice skating a try. “I liked the team dynamic of Roller Derby, but wanted to find something I could focus on as an individual,” she says. “It really all started out of curiosity.” She signed up for six group lessons and then used online videos as her main instruction. After a three-year break from the sport to attend graduate school, Becker moved to St. Louis to become director of Mad Art Gallery. Once again, she laced up her skates. “I was skating at the Brentwood Ice Arena when a man came up to me and said, ‘Congrats, you’ve won six free lessons,’” she recalls. Becker jokes

it was his way of telling her she needed some training. “He knew I could be much better if I had the right instruction.” That man was not just any instructor; it was Igor Lisovsky, a Russian ice skater who won the 1981 World Figure Skating Championship with his partner in pairs skating.

Becker trains with him once a week.

Nine years after her first time on the ice, Becker says she can be considered an adult gold level skater. “I’ve learned all my single jumps, and now I’m working on my axel, double salchow and double toe loop,” she says. “There are competitions I could participate in through the U.S. Figure Skating organization, but I save that energy for my art. This is just fun for me!”

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Facing a new diagnosis of autism in your child can be devastating, and there haven’t been many resources to help parents manage it. Saint Louis University School of Medicine associate professor of pediatrics Debra Zand, Ph.D., is changing that. In a groundbreaking clinical trial, Zand and her team are running a program to help parents address and manage their children’s most challenging behaviors. The goal is to prevent the isolation for parents who avoid taking their child out in public for fear of a major meltdown.

Primary Care Stepping Stones – Positive Parenting Program, or PC-SS Triple P, is available at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. “We recruited 76 parents whose children, ages 2 to 12, were diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum this last year,” explains Zand. “We helped the parents identify and manage one or two of their most challenging behavior problems, behaviors that were causing stress in their lives and their marriages. We met with them once a week for four weeks to teach them new skills.”

They want to get parents at the beginning of the diagnosis, so the skills they learn can, over time, be transferred to other behaviors. Once parents have identified a problem, they can choose from a list of 25 evidence-based strategies to manage the behavior. Parents keep a behavior diary and behaviorists help them modify interventions that don’t work. By having concrete ways to deal with behavior issues, they can enjoy more normalcy and help their children function like other children. The parents report feeling empowered by this kind of support from professionals. Zand is applying for federal funding to expand the program throughout the city and to follow parents longer.

Pain ‘Off’ Switch

Chronic neuropathic pain is a huge problem. Researchers at Saint Louis University School of Medicine have identified a nerve receptor that, when turned on, blocks pain signals. Daniela Salvemini, Ph.D., and her colleagues have discovered that by activating the A3 receptor in the brain and spinal cord with drugs called A3 agonists, they can prevent or reverse pain.

Says Salvemini, “The compound can be taken orally, but it would also work subcutaneously, spinally or topically. It showed a good effect across different types of pain in rodents, including chronic neuropathic pain caused by chemotherapy and bone cancer. This is exciting because we already knew that adenosine was effective. The problem was that it activates several receptors, some of which you don’t want to turn on because they create side effects. The adenosine 3 (A3) subtype seems to activate only the receptor we want, and it can be used in humans with a good safety profile.”

While controlling pain, it also can block withdrawal symptoms for people who have been taking opiates for their pain. She hopes to have the A3 agent in clinical trials within the next three years with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy as its main target, although it should also be effective for diabetic neuropathy pain.

Researchers hope to use these agonists to kills cancer cells and at the same time get rid of the dose-limiting toxicities of effective cancer treatments.

New Respiratory Therapies

We need a cure for the common cold. An annoyance to most, a cold can be a harbinger of life-threatening lung disease for those with compromised immune systems. Also needed: drugs to effectively treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis and asthma, among others. Finding those takes money and hasn’t attracted the interest of deep-pocket pharmaceutical companies. Enter the National Institutes of Health. A Washington University drug discovery program has recently received $5 million in three new grants from the NIH to do just that.

The New Drug Discovery Program is housed in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine, headed up by pulmonologist and principal investigator Dr. Michael Holtzman.

“Chronic respiratory disease is the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. and fifth worldwide; these deaths are linked most strongly to overproduction of inflammatory mucus that blocks the airways,” he says.

Rather than go after the virus itself, this research is working on heightening the body’s ability to recognize and keep out a pathogenic virus, he explains. The problem with targeting a specific virus is that it mutates or we won’t get the right one, which is sometimes the problem with flu vaccines, he says. “Instead, we give a compound called a small molecule interferon signal enhancer, to tell the body to recognize a foreign virus and fight it.” One good candidate has already been identified for clinical trials. In the next few months, Holtzman’s group will seek FDA approval to test the safety of a new formulation of its antiviral compound for intranasal dosing.

Health WHILE WE GO ABOUT OUR EVERYDAY LIVES, RESEARCHERS AT SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY AND WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ARE BUSY SOLVING SOME OF THE WORLD’S MOST PRESSING HEALTH PROBLEMS, MOVING FROM BENCH RESEARCH TO CLINICAL TRIALS TO ACCEPTED PRACTICE. Hearing Aids & Balance

We know that losing our hearing can lead to social isolation and a decreased quality of life, but research now indicates that uncorrected hearing also can lead to more falls. For people with osteoporosis and frailty, that’s not good. Dr. Timothy Hullar, an adjunct professor of otolaryngology at Washington University School of Medicine, reported on a small study that was the first to demonstrate that sound information, separate from the balance system in the inner ear, contributes to maintaining the body’s stability. The results were promising for improving hearing through aids or cochlear implants and for reducing the risk of falls in older people.

“I am continuing this research to see if the balance improvement is true for people with cochlear implants, and which groups it’s most useful for. For instance, is it better with two hearing aids than one? What the research implies is that hearing aids can be thought of also as balance aids, so if you have a relative who is resistant to having hearing corrected, that would be a good additional argument.”

In the study Hullar conducted at Washington University, he tested 14 people ages 65 to 91 with hearing aids in both ears. They performed significantly better on balance tests when their hearing aids were turned on. “We don’t think it’s just that wearing hearing aids makes a person more alert. The participants appeared to be using the sound information coming through their hearing aids as auditory reference points or landmarks to help maintain balance,” Hullar says.

Genes & Smokers

Two psychiatrist researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have identified a gene variant that is linked to people smoking longer and getting lung cancer sooner. By analyzing 24 studies of more than 29,000 smokers, Drs. Laura Bierut and Li-Shiun Chen have found that smokers with this variant are more likely to continue smoking four years longer and are diagnosed with lung cancer four years earlier than those without the variation in the CHRNA5 gene. It also appears to cause smokers to inhale more deeply, compounding the problem.

The good news is that those with the gene variant are more likely to respond to medications that help people quit smoking, such as Chantix and nicotine patches. So knowing the smoker’s genetic makeup could guide therapy. Chen, first author on the study, notes, “If we screen smokers routinely, we will get a lot of false positives for lung cancer.

Spiral CT offer the best screening, but we should use it judiciously. Screening people before age 55 with that variant might make sense. Right now screening guidelines are by age. It would make more sense to use genotypes, the years of smoking and the amount they smoke to determine when we screen.”

Lung cancer has a five-year survival rate of 16 percent. Fifty percent of people diagnosed die within a year of diagnosis, so better screening criteria potentially can make a big difference.

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A pilot study at Washington University School of Medicine has shown early promise with nitrous oxide as a potential treatment for intractable depression.

In 20 patients with treatment-resistant clinical depression, two-thirds showed an improvement in their symptoms after being given nitrous oxide, or laughing gas. Patients were evaluated the day of treatment and the next day.

Dr. Charles Conway, a psychiatrist, and his colleague, Dr. Charles Zorumski, joined forces with anesthesiologist Dr. Peter Nagele to try the therapy. “Other anesthetic agents, such as ketamine, seem to have an effect on depressive symptoms,” explains Nagele. “However, ketamine has drawbacks: it affects too many receptors; it can cause addiction; and it has side effects much like

LSD, including memory loss. It also has to be given by IV. Nitrous oxide, on the other hand, is the oldest anesthetic drug in use, mostly in dental offices. It’s extremely safe, inexpensive and easy to administer.”

Unlike the ‘laughing gas’ image of euphoria, test subjects did not get high on the treatment. Nagele and the team find this pilot an exciting first step, but they need a larger study. In some patients, the antidepressant effects lasted a week. Because oral anti-depression medications can take four to six weeks to be fully effective, Nagele says nitrous oxide also could serve as a bridge therapy to control symptoms while the standard oral antidepressant effects kick in, especially in suicidal patients.

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Personalized Cancer Vaccines

Washington University is developing personalized treatment strategies for different cancers. Cancer vaccines can be developed by knowing the patient’s unique mutations. That is done by taking samples of cancerous and normal tissue from the patient and sequencing the genomes of both to identify the mutated proteins called neoantigens unique to that person’s tumor cells. Then, using computer algorithms and laboratory tests, the researchers can predict and test which of those neoantigens would be most likely to stimulate a potent immune response by the patient’s T-cells and include those in a vaccine.

A recent test reported in Science Express had a trial of six patients with metastatic melanoma, an invasive skin cancer. Data on the first three patients was reported in the paper. Says Dr. Gerald Linette, a WU medical oncologist at Siteman Cancer Center and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, “This proof-of-principle study shows that these custom-designed vaccines can elicit a very strong immune response.”

Melanomas typically have high numbers of genetic mutations, 500 or more, caused by exposure to sunlight. The vaccine designers identified those mutations expressed by the patient’s tumor that were most likely to be seen by the immune system as ‘non-self’ or alien. All three patients had experienced recurrent tumors after multiple surgeries. Each was given a unique vaccine with seven neoantigens, administered in three doses six weeks apart.

During the test, researchers did serial CT scans to observe the tumors over time. In general, the response was stabilization, so the tumors weren’t growing and the patients felt well enough to be back at work. The purpose of the study was to show they could identify the correct neoantigens, develop a personalized vaccine and observe an immune response. This is the first melanoma vaccine in the world to demonstrate an effect. Linette and the vaccine team are working on improvements in the vaccine and plan to open a larger, multi-center trial.

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Saint Louis University neurosurgeons are using a new smaller incision for surgical access and imaging during some brain surgeries. Called BrainPath technology, it allows surgeons to reach deep-seated tumors or intracranial hemorrhage through a dime-sized incision rather than opening a large section of the skull. SLUCare neurologist Dr. Jeroen Coppens says the new technology offers safer access. Via the small incision, he can place a small tube into the brain, moving past natural brain folds and fibers without cutting through them. Then using a camera inserted in the tube, he can see brain structures in high definition and avoid them while cutting out a tumor.

Neurosurgeons at SLU have been using the technology for a year now and have been building experience. One area it’s useful for is in treating intracranial hemorrhages, says Coppens. “These hemorrhages are usually deep in the brain, and open surgical results haven’t been great,” he notes. “With BrainPath, we can use a different trajectory, going in above the eyebrow deep into the brain. By intervening early, we can decrease hematoma formation and stop cascade effects and morbidity.”

Functional MRI imaging can show the tract in the brain to guide the cannula and let the surgeons know in real time how deep they are going. Once the cannula is docked, they can bring in an exoscope (camera) to zoom in for a perfect view on a large screen and do very precise work, Coppens reports.

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Leaky mitral valves can cause blood to flow backward into the upper chamber of the heart, creating debilitating symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath. Over time, it can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, blood clots and even infection of the heart valve. Until recently, open heart surgery was the preferred choice to repair or replace the faulty valve.

Saint Louis University Hospital offers the MitraClip option for patients who aren’t good surgical candidates.

This device is inserted via a catheter threaded through a vein, nonsurgically. Under imaging guidance, the clip can be attached to the non-closing leaflets of the valve to greatly reduce the backflow. Dr. Richard Lee, co-director of the Center for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care (C4) and a SLUCare physician, says MitraClip patients showed improvement in symptoms and reduced hospitalizations for heart failure. “When the valve expands and dilates, two leaflets squish together to keep blood flowing in one direction. When they don’t do that, blood flows backward.

We essentially create two small valves instead of one big one, by pinching the leakage area together to decrease regurgitation. Results of a randomized study show that it accomplished what we wanted and holds over a period of time, at least two years so far.”

He says if a patient is at increased risk for open-heart surgery, has had a previous bypass, or has bad kidneys or lungs, they get the MitraClip. It is FDA-approved for high-risk patients and still in studies for other patients.

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Pinpointing time of origin for symptoms like depression, irritability, apathy and appetite loss could help researchers find ways to counteract them.

Catherine Roe, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurology at Washington University School of Medicine, says there is conflicting evidence on the relationship of Alzheimer’s and symptoms like depression. She says they don’t know if people exhibit these symptoms because they realize on some level that they are having cognitive problems, or whether the symptoms are early indicators of the disease itself.

Roe and her colleagues at the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center analyzed data on 2,416 people aged 50 and older who had been followed for up to

seven years by the center. All were normal at the start, but half developed Alzheimer’s.

When they were matched with normal counterparts, those who developed the dementia disease were more likely to have mood and behavioral changes first.

For example, four years into the study, 30 percent of those who would develop Alzheimer’s had depression, compared with only 15 percent of those who did not develop the dementia.

While these findings are not a basis for changing treatment protocols, they alert doctors to watch out for subtle changes and try to determine the cause. Many things can cause depression or lack of appetite besides impending dementia, but Roe says it puts us on alert about early signs that can be tied to dementia and might make treatment in the future more proactive.

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It has been a treasured home for them and their five sons for 21 years. “Every house in our neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places,” Peggy Barry says. “Our entire family has really enjoyed the house, and we’ve made so many good friends in the neighborhood.” The couple previously lived in West County but wanted an older home that was closer to Rick’s office in Clayton.

Much of the house is original from when it was built in 1922, like the Shaker-style walnut paneling that runs throughout the entryway and along the staircase. However, the couple did make some changes to better suit their needs. “We updated the kitchen

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She explains that the poured foundation and two-car attached garage are unique features unusual for a home of this era. “The person who built this house was a commercial builder, so he didn’t use the normal stone or cinder block foundation, and no one did an attached garage back then.”

Two of their sons are married with children, two recently graduated college, and one is a student; they all still get a lot of use out of the home’s nearly 4,500 square feet. “We always have family over,” Barry says.

“My brother and his family live in town and come over once a week, and our grandchildren live in town.” She says the great room is one of the primary hangout areas, as well as the backyard with pool. “The home sits on just over an acre, so there is plenty of room to relax outdoors,” Barry says. “It’s very private, and all the trees are gorgeous in the spring and fall.”

In an effort to downsize, the couple has decided to move. “We’ve lived here so long, but it’s time for a smaller house and yard,” Barry says.

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The first I suggest would be to paint the brick a fresher color. Leaving several rows of the upper bricks unpainted could give the architecture some of the ‘umph’ it needs. With the lighter walls, the window trim can be painted dark, making them bolder and more consistent. A dramatic new front door adds a memorable detail.

At the moment, the house and its landscape seem rather timid. By implementing a bolder scheme, the property can really command attention. A wider walkway, new brick retaining walls and architectural hedges bring impact to the scheme and work with the façade changes to convey a feeling of grandeur and confidence.

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HUNTLEIGH / FRONTENAC 12 DUNLORA LANE

$2,700,000 Rare Huntleigh estate. 10,550 square feet.

Functional. Complete. 3.4 acres. Saltwater pool.

10631 BALLANTRAE DRIVE ~ UNDER CONTRACT

15 CLERMONT LANE

18 GLEN ABBEY DRIVE

$1,749,999 5BR/7BA in Ladue schools w/breathtaking views. Pool, 4-car garage, finished LL & much more!

$1,689,000 By R.G. Apel Development. Ladue Schools.

8,000SF, 4BR/6BA. No better detailing anywhere.

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12 RAUSCHER DRIVE ~ UNDER CONTRACT

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3051 THORNBURY DRIVE

$499,900 2,900+/- SF Tudor Revival, Hampton Park, main level master, open plan, 3 BR/2.5 BA, .87 acre lot, 2-car garage.

$265,000 3BR/2BA, Ladue schools. Remodeled designer kitchen, granite countertops, 1-car garage.

3 LADUE ACRES

$1,149,000 2 story home 4BR/5BA on private 2 acres.

Professionally landscaped backyard, pool & pool house.

7 TREEBROOK LANE ~ NEW PRICE

408 SOUTH WARSON ROAD ~ UNDER CONTRACT $1,650,000 Private Ladue estate on nearly 3 acres.

5BR/6.5BA, pool, & indoor basketball court.

$1,750,000 Luxurious, convenient & private. 1.5 story, 5BR/8BA/9,700SF. All Viking kitchen, finished LL.

8 WARSON TERRACE ~ NEW PRICE

9710 & 9714 LITZSINGER ROAD

$1,750,000 2 lots totaling 4.74 acres in heart of Ladue, backing to Old Warson Country Club.

$449,900 Ladue Schools. Rambling ranch on just under an acre in the ideal Frontenac location!

$789,900 Family home 6BR/4.5BA, main floor master suite, hardwood floors, finished walk-out LL & pool.

$339,000 3+BR/3.5BA. New kitchen and baths. Finished lower level. Private lot overlooking common grounds.

$419,900 Charming Alta Dena home, 3BR/2.5BA, new kitchen, family room and main full bath. 2-car garage.

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$749,000 Walk to Reed School. 3,147SF, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, open kitchen/breakfast/family room, pool.

$679,000 Darling 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, updated.

2,586 square feet and pool.

$2,555,000 Country French manse. 1.2 acres, main floor master, Viking kitchen, 6BR/9BA. Saltwater pool.

$1,599,000 4,200SF home with 4BR suites, pool, 3-car garage, sitting on almost 2 acres. Extensively renovated.

314.721.4755

TOWN & COUNTRY/CHESTERFIELD 17290 COURTYARD MILL LANE ~ UNDER CONTRACT

$725,000 Classic center-hall Georgian colonial. Pristine.

3400SF/4BR/4BA. Updated kitchen, new hearth room.

$659,000 2BR/3BA, 1,734SF, hardwood floors, gas FP, built-ins, private laundry, terrace. 2 garage spaces.

750 SOUTH HANLEY ROAD, #130

75 POINTER LANE

47 WILLIAMSBURG ROAD

$674,900 Old Town Clayton townhome. 3,500 +/-SF. 4BR/3.5BA, 2 parking spaces and pool access.

7415 STRATFORD AVENUE ~ UNDER CONTRACT

$875,000 4BR/4.5BA 3,600SF home. Updated kitchen & baths. Screened porch, 3 FPs, finished LL. Attached 2-car.

$169,900 2 BR/1.5 BA. Fabulous views of Shaw Park from this popular full service condo tower - with balcony!

$1,600,000 5,500SF/4BR/5BA, Ladue schools. Open plan, gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, quiet cul-de-sac.

30 BRIGHTON WAY, #2N

#1 CLAYTON DOWNS ~ UNDER CONTRACT

$899,900 4+BR/5BA. Renovated.

New kitchen and bathrooms, private lot.

200 S. BRENTWOOD BOULEVARD, #5B

8 BLACK CREEK LANE

4 OAK PARK COURT

$209,900 1326+/-SF. 2BR/2BA. Fabulous updated condo in Park Tower overlooking Shaw Park. In-unit laundry.

9 KINGSBURY PLACE

5587 WATERMAN BOULEVARD, UNIT C $224,900 Two-story condo. 3BR/3BA. Updated throughout. Two-car tandem.

FRANKLIN COUNTY 2271 TALON COURT

$4,999,999 Private estate with exceptional views atop the Bluffs of St. Albans. 10,000+SF of living space.

SAINT LOUIS COUNTY 942 NORRINGTON WAY

$375,000 Exclusive opportunity to build custom dream home on gated street of multi-million dollar estate homes.

8227 Maryland Avenue, Clayton

cantilevered umbrella

If you need more shade than your trees provide, an oversized, cantilevered umbrella can fill the bill. This one, by TREASURE GARDEN, is an 11-foot octagon model.

beverage service

Keep the drinks handy and cool with Pottery Barn’s GALVANIZED METAL ROLLING WAGON PARTY BUCKET. It has wheels and an easy wagon-pull handle, so you can place it anywhere. The galvanized iron bucket and tray are removable, and there’s even an attached bottle opener.

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yard games

Backyard games appeal to the whole family. Valley Parkbased Yolf (‘YARD GOLF’) is suitable for all ages with no lessons or advanced skills required. Your Yolf course can be set up on any surface and designed any way you want.

Order at www.yolfusa.com.

Happy hitting!

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stylish seating

You should feel as comfortable relaxing outside as you do in your own living room. BLUE OLIVE DEEP SEATING

BY TOMMY BAHAMA provides ultimate comfort and contemporary style with all-weather herringbone wicker and Plush Weatherstone cushions.

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LUXURY LAKEFRONT LIFESTYLE

URBAN OASIS

Incomparable property captures the enduring qualities found only at a destination like Table Rock Lake. The stone residence is 13,000 sq. ft. of perfection offering 7 bedrooms, top-of-theline kitchen, 6 stone fireplaces, study, bar, second kitchen, media room, exercise room and wine cellar. Expansive outdoor space and dock.

1662 Hill Haven $2,450,000

Historic 5,129-sq.-ft. home features an impressive center hall that leads to the large family room and grand dining room. New designer eat-in kitchen and adjoining breakfast/family room. New master bedroom suite on the second floor plus 5 additional bedrooms. Finished third floor with bath. Relaxing outdoor space.

NEW LISTING 6220 Westminster Place $899,500

CLAYTON SPANISH REVIVAL SHOWPLACE Significant architectural style enhances this 4,345-sq.-ft., 4-bedroom, 3½-bath residence with contemporary updates.

Gourmet kitchen. Terrace garden with fountain.

NEWER CONSTRUCTION IN ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY Elegant 1½ story on over a half-acre lot with pool. Features include a custom chef ’s kitchen, 3/4”-wide plank wood floors on first floor, 7 bedrooms (2 master bedrooms) and 6 baths. Fabulous finishes.

JUST STEPS FROM REVITALIZED LAFAYETTE SQUARE Sophisticated three-level home filled with soaring ceilings, classic hardwood floors, custom finishes and the charm of yesteryear with all of the modern convenience of today.

CLASSIC HOME AND ONE OF A KIND The front porch welcomes guests with southern charm into an entry suited with hardwood floors & moldings that continue throughout.

The renovated kitchen steals the show. Finished lower level.

CHARMING HOME IN POPULAR NEIGHBORHOOD 1½ story with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, gorgeous hardwood floors, large living room with fireplace, separate dining room and an updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances.

CITY LIVING AT ITS FINEST 1+ bedroom/1-bath and 2+ bedroom/2-bath lofts available at the West End Lofts. Great amenities include a pool, guest suite, fitness and billiards rooms.

NEW LISTING 24 Wydown Terrace, Clayton

NEW LISTING 12804 Four Winds Farm, Des Peres

8301 Maryland Avenue Suite 100 St. Louis, MO 63105 314.725.0009

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$429,900

COMING SOON 202 Stablestone Drive, Chesterfield

NEW LISTING 7759 Gissler Avenue, Richmond Heights

$850,000

$299,000

NEW LISTING 1405 Vail Place, St. Louis

$699,000

NEW LISTING 4100 Forest Park, Central West End $195,000-$369,000

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OLIVER 314.322.6992 langeandoliver.com

NEW LISTING 18 Lenox Place, Central West End $1,595,000 Stately residence has preserved its history while evolving into effortless modern living; 7 bedrooms, 5½ baths, pool, bath house and much more!

63130 Call Us Today!

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6947 Pershing Avenue

570 Bedford Avenue

SOLD

7442 Stratford Avenue

Dave & Sabrina Robb 314.727.2001 314.881.3902 robbpartners.com

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Sarah Tadlock always had that entrepreneurial spirit. “Instead of relaxing on the boat when my family went to the lake on the weekends, I decided to start a hot dog stand,” she recalls.

“After a few times, word got around and I couldn’t cook them fast enough. I had a blast!” As part of the Tadlock Brueggemann Group at Dielmann Sotheby’s for the last four years, she’s still having a blast. “Obstacles are part of the deal in real estate, but a successful team always does what they can to move things forward—including busting out a squeegee if the bathroom shower needs cleaning before a showing!” She lives in University City.

JOHN BRUEGGEMANN AND SARAH TADLOCK

THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT A bachelor’s degree in architecture was the jumping-off point for my career.

I worked for a large architectural firm prior to making the leap into real estate, and I developed a love for houses. I still have a passion for architecture, but my favorite role is connecting with people on the front lines, not sitting behind a desk. OFF TO A GOOD START I was introduced to the business by my friend John Brueggemann, who later became my business partner. FIRST SALE I helped a couple downsize to a condo.

That’s when it hit me how important we are to our clients. We become part of their lives as they make major financial and lifestyle decisions. THE BIG ONE My biggest sale ever was a 100-plus-unit loft development downtown, for about $24 million. WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE JOB Negotiating! It’s incredibly satisfying to work out the best deal for a client. DOWNSIDE I hate paperwork, but I learned early in my career that if you surround yourself with talented people whose strengths compensate for your weaknesses, you’ll be able to build something beyond yourself. HOW TO SUCCEED IN REAL ESTATE Work hard, figure out what your niche is and give it 100 percent. If you need help, get it. Don’t try to be a solo hero and save the day alone. A good support network is key. HOW TO HANDLE A DIFFICULT CLIENT We’re all in this together.

Patience and listening help. So does wine. DOWNTIME I love refinishing old furniture and bringing it back to life. SECRET WISH I’d like to be an amazing public speaker, at the TED Talks level. OTHER OPTIONS If I couldn’t be a real estate agent, I’d be a developer. Overseeing a project from concept to completion is so rewarding. If I didn’t have the ability to sell it, I would build it! HOW I UNWIND Steak, dirty martinis and bunny slippers—not necessarily in that order.

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8301 Maryland Avenue Suite 100 Saint Louis, MO 63105 314.725.0009

RANKED #1 IN THE CENTRAL AREA FOR INDIVIDUAL AGENTS IN 2014 CONTACT ME TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION CELL 314.607.5555 EMAIL tedwight@aol.com WEBSITE TedWightRealEstate.com CHECK OUT TED’S POPULAR BLOG www.stlouisstyleblog.com 14800 SUGARWOOD TRAIL Chesterfield $2,229,725 14800SugarwoodTrail.CanBYours.com

8921 MOYDALGAN ROAD Ladue $1,350,000 8921Moydalgan.CanBYours.com 841 N. SPOEDE Creve Coeur $579,000 841NSpoede.CanBYours.com

7725 MOHAWK PLACE Clayton $749,000 7725Mohawk.CanBYours.com Best Buy in Clayton per square footage

31 WESTWOOD CCG Westwood $1,250,000 31WestwoodCountryClub.CanBYours.com 8680 W. KINGSBURY U City $199,900 8680WestKingsbury.CanBYours.com

25 KINGSBURY PLACE CWE $1,100,000 25KingsburyPlace.CanBYours.com

6341 WASHINGTON AVE. U City $599,900 6341Washington.CanBYours.com Best Buy in Parkview per square footage

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Animal friendly. 2 employees to cater to your needs. We do a variety of duties. Man hours depend on duties and time in home.

We launder linens, base boards, restock paper products & much more. Call for a free estimate.

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WE BUY GOLD!!!

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

Immediate payment since 1976.

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

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

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GUTTER CLEANING

Light Tree Work. Free Estimates.

Off Duty Firefighter.

Please Call John 314-724-9897

HAULING GOT TRASH?

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

Reasonable Prices. Same Day Service.

314-713-HAUL (4285)

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“Helping people remain independent & safe at home.”

-Allen and Sally Serfas, Founders

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Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Power Washing. Insured. Free Est. 37 Years Experience.

Don Phillips 314-973-8511

LAWN & GARDEN

HELP WANTED FEMALE NURSE/PERSONAL ASST. WANTED FOR ADULT WITH FIBROMYALGIA Qualifications: - Minimum ten years nursing experience - Calm and kind demeanor - Excellent listener - Patient advocate - Detail oriented - Highly organized - Familiarity with Apple products preferred Responsibilities: - Prepare and cook lean meals - Clean up after meals - Drive individual to appointments - Assist with errands, such as food and clothes shopping - Accompany individual on walks - Accompany to visits at gardens and museums - Assist with mail and paying bills - Write emails and other brief correspondences - Accompany on occasional travel Salary commensurate with experience. Full and/or part time Send cover letter and resume to aliceikarpel@gmail.com

A WAY WITHOUT WORRIES GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING, LLC Premier landscaping company serving west county for over 15 yrs.

Design - Installation - Maintenance Fully insured/Free Estimates/Ref’s.

314-313-1667

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Call or Text to 314-520-5222 Lowest Prices in town!

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MULCH

ALL TYPES. ALL COLORS Delivery, Spread or Drop-Off 314-808-3330

PAINTING

[OPEN] HOUSES

TREE SERVICES

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

Insured and Free Estimates.

Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

TREE SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

Full Service, Affordable, Experienced Power Washing: 2 story-$200 / 1 story-$150 Call Dan 314-706-3201

PIANO TUNING

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!

MCGREEVY PIANO

Summertime - Stay Tuned!

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TREE SERVICES

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350 N. Meramec Ave. $1,050,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

Experienced Collector Pays Cash for Your Record Collection.

45RPM, 78 RPM and 33.3RPM. Rock, Soul, Jazz. House Calls Made.

Call Kurt for info.

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44 Magnolia Drive $394,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 janetmcafee.com

7945 Delmar Blvd., No. 1 $189,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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9734 Conway Road $449,900 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 janetmcafee.com

13518 Featherstone Drive $649,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

[ 63130 ] 6947 Pershing Ave. $574,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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7518 Parkdale Ave., No. 203 $460,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 janetmcafee.com

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12804 Four Winds Farm Drive $429,900 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

7500 Oxford Drive $849,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

30 Huntleigh Woods $2,295,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.5100 lauramccarthy.com

[ 63112 ] 5646 Waterman Blvd., No. 1NW (13) $105,500 | 2 to 4 p.m. | 314.973.3407 gladysmanion.com

[SOLD!] [ 63011 ] 41 Log Hill Lane $367,000 | Pr/SqFt: $137.09 Janet McAfee | Agent: Kathleen Lovett

[ 63038 ] 589 Vintage Grove Court $689,184 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties | Agent: Kelly Boehmer

[ 63105 ] 750 S. Hanley Road, No. 32 $549,000 | Pr/SqFt: $219.16 Dielmann Sotheby's International Realty Agent: Ted Wight

150 Carondelet Plaza, No. 902 $1,000,000 | Pr/SqFt: $377.79 Gladys Manion | Agent: Holly Bry

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1147 Kirkham Ave. $370,000 | Pr/SqFt: $186.30 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties | Agent: Diane Denny

[ 63124 ] 11 Ladue Crest Lane $391,000 | CPr/SqFt: $179.77 Gladys Manion | Agent: Holly Bry

[ 63131 ] 134 Ballas Court $620,000 | Pr/SqFt: $243.23 Laura McCarthy- Town & Country Agent: Lynn Andel

[ 63141 ] 43 Country Fair Lane $405,000 | Pr/SqFt: $223.02 Upper End Properties | Agent: Jen Ross Cross