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A NEW HOME OF THEIR OWN IN THE DUTCHTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD

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care and counseling

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The nonprofit’s Jubilee Gala, which celebrated its 50th anniversary, raised $213,000 to increase access to affordable mental health services.

This year’s event was held at The Ritz-Carlton.

gateway children’s charity

The organization’s annual Derby Party raised $130,000 for early childhood programs in St. Louis. The event was held at the Bogey Club and included cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and of course, Kentucky Derby-style hats.

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TOWN TALK 〉〉 4 IN THE KNOW 7 COVER STORY – Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis 8 TALK OF THE TOWNS 10 THE INSIDER 11 HEARD IN THE HALLS 12 ASSETS & ANSWERS 14 STOREFRONT

STRICTLY BUSINESS

PHOTO ALBUM 〉〉 16 SNAPPED! St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness

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glendale-kirkwood kiwanis club A NEW HOME OF THEIR OWN IN THE DUTCHTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SAINT LOUIS OFFERS HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO FAMILIES LIVING BETWEEN 25 AND 50 PERCENT OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME. ITS NEWLY OPENED HEADQUARTERS AT 3830 S. GRAND BLVD. WAS A COLLABORATIVE UNDERTAKING WITH CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD, HOK AND S.M. WILSON & CO. PICTURED ON THE COVER, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: ERIC MERSMANN, LAUREN TALLEY, MEGAN BANKS, KYLE HUNSBERGER, LINDA LOEWENSTEIN. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.371.0400 OR VISIT HABITATSTL.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY COVER PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

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The organization, which provides long-term housing for adults with developmental disabilities, hosted 400 guests at its 22nd annual Somewhere Over the Rainbow Gala.

Shown is Lawrence K. Otto (center), market president for U.S. Bank St. Louis, who received the Tice Humanitarian Award.

PHOTO: RICK LAGROTTA

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Members gave all 443 kindergarteners in the Kirkwood School District books as part of the civic club’s Early Reader Program. The program began in 2006 and has become an annual graduation tradition for students.

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

THE FACES BEHIND THE SCENE

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KARYN WILLIAMS

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EVEN THOUGH SUMMER HASN’T OFFICIALLY BEGUN, IT HAS AT OUR HOUSE. That means no more school lunches to pack (fellow

moms understand just how amazing this is), no morning rush out the door (our wonderful nanny greets us instead), and plenty of lazy pool days to look forward to (well, at least for the kids). It’s nice not to feel the crunch when I get home. If the kids go to bed a little later because they are outside creating adventures in the treehouse, I’ll encourage that instead of calling them in. If we are dancing to a live band at a downtown Kirkwood concert, time is not important. In the summer, family dog walks become the norm after dinner on the porch, and life is just more relaxed.

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With our more laid-back schedule, I always make sure we take advantage of the countless activities offered in St. Louis: free concerts, food truck nights at local parks, outdoor theater, art shows. Already on our calendar is Shakespeare Festival St. Louis’ Romeo & Juliet, Annie at The Muny, a movie on Art Hill and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ An American Soldier ... and that’s just what is planned so far! There is no point in touting how much culture there is around us if you don’t actually live it.

In Front & Center this issue, we feature Elena Araoz, director of the aforementioned Romeo & Juliet. Her job seems challenging.

How do you make Shakespeare relevant to the masses today?

But she eloquently points out that there are plenty of parallels to modern times, especially in this beloved story, playing through June 24. Her career is fascinating, having worked in the U.S. and abroad, studying under prominent mentors to be able to find the meaning and relevancy of the Bard’s language in a society so dependent on technology for communication. I encourage you to read the article and discover why she thinks Romeo & Juliet is the perfect story for our own community.

Make it your goal to embrace our cultural treasures this summer. There are many, and they are waiting to be discovered and enjoyed!

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from families looking to own a home. The local need for affordable housing is evident. The nonprofit estimates that more than half of all rental units are occupied by people who pay more than 30 percent of their income toward rent, leaving them without financial resources for child care, medical services and education. It’s Habitat’s mission to provide opportunities for economic and social stability through affordable home ownership.

When many of us think about Habitat for Humanity, we picture free houses built by volunteers, but that is a common misconception. “We don’t give houses away; we provide opportunities to well-deserving St. Louis families,” explains CEO Kimberly McKinney. The nonprofit helps those who live off of 25 to 50 percent of the area median income and aren’t able to obtain conventional financing. The families purchase their homes, pay a mortgage, contribute 350 hours of ‘sweat equity’ to construction, and take educational courses to prepare them for the challenges of owning a house.

Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis raises more than 95 percent of its funding locally. “Without the financial support of the community, we wouldn’t be able to buy the land or building materials we need,” McKinney says. Along with donations from individuals, businesses and faith-based organizations, the local chapter raises funds through its two area ReStore locations, which sell new and gently used building materials and home products to the public. Money raised by ReStore sales helps cover operating costs, meaning more of the donations can go directly to creating affordable housing. “It’s our long-term goal to have all of the money we raise fund our programs, so if you write a check, every cent will go to building houses, selecting families and mobilizing volunteers,” McKinney says. “It’s about 84 cents on the dollar now.”

ReStore South Side recently relocated to the new Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis headquarters at 3830 S. Grand Blvd. The new building brings the nonprofit’s resources and services together in one place. Along with the ReStore, the facility includes administrative offices, a conference room and a construction warehouse. McKinney is confident the new arrangement will increase efficiency and collaboration. “We’re thrilled to have everyone under one roof,” she says. “We’re excited to settle in and continue to serve the community. At the end of the day, it’s about all of us working together to solve an issue here in St. Louis.”

A grand opening celebration was held May 2, which included a massive ribbon cutting with about 150 pairs of scissors as Habitat representatives joined contractors, volunteers and others who made the new building possible. “We opted to make the ribbon cutting a reflection of the collaborative process of the move and renovation,” McKinney says.

Along with the excitement of the new space, the chapter will celebrate another important accomplishment this summer: construction of its 400th house. “We want to recognize any and all milestones,” McKinney says. “I hope we reach the next 100 quicker because there are so many families who need a decent place to live. I think it’s a mission the whole community can get behind.” &

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Lake. This, the third annual fest, encourages metro residents to spend less time chillin’ on the couch or looking down at a phone to actually, like, do outdoorsy stuff. For real. No, Pokémon Go doesn’t count. Free activities added this year include electric bike demos, archery and paragliding. Climb a real fake-rock wall, accept the challenge of a ropes course through the trees, kayak, stand-up paddleboard (in the 21st century, it’s a verb … like ‘impact’), listen to three live bands and savor samplings from eight food trucks.

Set your GPS for 13236 Streetcar Drive, then head to the Tremayne Shelter area on the lake’s north side.

Pickup and drop-off shuttles will run from the Hanley, Shrewsbury and Civic Center transit locations.

TOWER GROVE PARK 〉〉

MIDTOWN 〉〉

Well, Scottrade is no more, and Kiel Center is no longer Scottrade Center. Hold on a sec … it was Savvis Center for a while, at least until Savvis got into financial trouble partly because of the sordid ‘monkey business’ top execs were putting on their corporate AmEx cards.

Strip club charges, to be specific. Shareholders kind of frown on that; most investors prefer companies not managed by party animals. It was Scottrade for a decade, then TD Ameritrade acquired the StL-based (Town and Country, specifically) firm in September.

Enterprise Holdings bought the naming rights, so it’s going to be Enterprise Center for at least the next 15 years, with an option on five more. Whew, what a relief—a solid, no-nonsense, St. Louis company with a name that should be around a while. (One can only hope.) Enterprise Holdings is parent of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, along with the National and Alamo car rental brands. Late in May, one dangling letter at a time, the Scottrade logo came off the building, and an Enterprise banner has been fastened to the curved concrete in anticipation of the new logo’s attachment.

Now I wonder how long it will take most of us to start calling it Enterprise Center and stop calling it Scottrade, if not Savvis … if not Kiel. Pay no mind that what’s up there is bright green for everyone to see. The parking garage itself, actually, may have the last word on this: At the entrance off Clark Street, a permanent metal sign has clearly read ‘Kiel Center Parking’ for decades now … the characters in stencil, light showing through so it’s often easier to read the shadows. Very retro, and cool as vintage neon. Kind of like the StL itself. Now, about that Kiel Opera House …

MARYLAND HEIGHTS 〉〉

Great Rivers Greenway kicks off its Life Outside Festival, a free-free-FREE event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (June 9) in and around Creve Coeur

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Vivid yellow ofo ride-share bikes finally have made it to The Lou. LimeBike’s bright green and yellow two-wheelers rolled into the metro in late April and began wending their way hither, thither and yon whenever riders used an app to unlock, ride a while and then set it up on the kickstand for the next renter. In a perfect world. Just like little kids, some slackers just dump ’em on the ground or sidewalk, which is why pessimists contend that we just can’t have nice things. Curiously, soon after LimeBike’s 750 units arrived and started moving place to place, wonky GPS readings made it look as though a few had splashed into the Mississippi River and sunk. That glitch was corrected. But bureaucratic snags kept ofo, a Chinese company, from rolling until more than three weeks later, and we’re pretty sure it had nothing

to do with the president’s plan for punitive tariffs.

Ofo’s machines are only $1 an hour to ride, whereas LimeBikes are $1 for a half hour. So far, not one has made it out of the city, to our knowledge. But they are easy pickins most anywhere in the local parks and throughout adjacent neighborhoods. One afternoon over the holiday weekend, we spied eight ofo cycles and only one LimeBike awaiting riders at a Tower Grove Park entrance off Grand near the 1884 statue of Christopher Columbus (who revisionist historians tell us was really a racist creep). But, should we be hesitant to ride an ofo? Our intelligence community and bipartisan voices in Congress warn that Chinese telecom giant ZTE stole U.S. technology, intellectual property and maybe even a few gumball machines.

Despite the president’s curious tweet about saving Chinese jobs (Person 1: ‘MAGA!’ Person 2: ‘Whut?’), could they be using American hardware and software to illicitly gather information on us? OMG—they’re harvesting data by the seat of our pants, because saddle-sore riders are easier to turn into double agents … said no one, ever.

THE RIVERFRONT 〉〉

Nearly everyone has a favorite memory of the Gateway Arch: Maybe your father or grandfather helped build it. Or your mom worked there. Maybe you had one of your first dates there (much cooler and less forgettable than a movie). You could be among the hundreds of thousands who have celebrated July 4 there, year after year. Perhaps your favorite performers have sung with the national monument as a backdrop. Now, you can make the future of our very own stainless steel-clad catenary curve part of your own personal history.

All it takes is a photo or two: Either you’ve already got ’em, you can go shoot ’em or both. The Gateway Arch Park Foundation has launched a crowd-sourced collaborative photo campaign to commemorate the official, very grand reopening of the new Gateway Arch. Well, what to do? When posting your photo(s) of the Arch to Twitter and Instagram, use #YourArch.

Or, if that’s technobabble to you, just upload your photos of great experiences at or near the Arch to yourarch.org. (Now, if that’s still beyond your technological ability, would you tell us what Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were really like once they got upriver a few hundred miles?)

Your special moments will be integral to a mosaic masterpiece of the newly renovated Gateway Arch National Park: Producers are pulling together an untold number of images to create a monumental video spectacle July 3 at the renovated, expanded ‘Museum under the Arch.’ Well, that’s what many of us were accustomed to calling it. Its new, improved name, suitable for a national park: Museum at the Gateway.

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Three gray, late-model Volvo station wagons are always parked, just so, at Delmar Boulevard and McKnight Road in the lot for Half-Price Books and Jilly’s Cupcake Bar. They’re lined up like a happy family … except when one is parked far from the other two, like there’d been a squabble over who was supposed to wash them. Or Li’l Joe is finally leaving the Swedish automotive nest, like the little kid who runs away from home but doesn’t get past the driveway. Anyhow, for much longer than a year, my wife and I never saw one pulling in (so we could stop and ask) or out (so we could follow behind until it eventually stopped for gas, somewhere hopefully this side of Akron). So when either one of us got home, there’d be a daily Volvo report: “Mercy me, a Ford has come between them!”

Meanwhile, we both wondered what the heck there was to the three-Volvo ‘statement.’ Maybe it was just a coincidence. Perhaps a teeny-weeny dealer annex.

But the auto arrangement has been such a curiosity, way out here on the western end of U. City, that your faithful scribe slipped his business card under the wiper blades of all three Volvos. Since that’s universal shorthand for ‘Hey—I just sideswiped your car!’ I figured the owner of at least one would promptly call for insurance information. Instead, crickets. Until I spied, in disbelief, a gray Volvo wagon pulling into the lot. I followed it in, slowed as it settled in next to the other two and hailed the driver, who paused at first … perhaps questioning the sanity of a stranger’s puppylike eagerness to approach him. Then, he grinned and handed me a couple of business cards. Joe Gustafson is operations manager for Rent-A-Relative, a small outfit perfectly situated to drive oldsters to doctor appointments or the store. The McKnight Place and Brentmoor retirement communities are just on the other side of I-170. Gustafson and his cohorts also can make the short jump to the airport, do school dropoffs and pick-ups, you name it. Plus, Volvo wagons are nicer than most any taxicab. Plus, we’d wager their drivers aren’t as prone to pointless chatter as much as a somewhat desperate Uber operator. & TT TRIVIA: FOR WHOM WERE THE KIEL OPERA HOUSE AND KIEL CENTER NAMED, AND WHAT WAS THIS PERSON’S SIGNIFICANCE TO ST. LOUIS? (NO GOOGLING, UNLESS YOU CAME HERE JUST LAST WEEK FROM ATLANTA OR SOMEPLACE. IN THAT CASE, WELCOME TO THE MOST AWESOME MAGAZINE IN THE GALAXY AND THE MOST HUMID PLACE IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM OTHER THAN THE PLANET VENUS!) LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | ORGANIC GROCERY CHAIN FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET IS BASED IN DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS.

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THE INSIDER A GLIMPSE AT WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND.

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I AM AN AVID WATCHER OF DATELINE, 48 Hours

mysteries and Wives with Knives, so I know the spouse always ‘did it.’ No matter how upset they appear at the first news conference, you find out they lived a double life and planned their spouse’s demise with the utmost care. It was murder! Next thing you know, it's the perp walk, trial and last interview in an ugly orange prison uniform. It's a standard formula, which is why I have started telling people if I die under mysterious circumstances, it wasn’t my husband Carey, it was my dog Stella. She wants me dead. And no, I am not crazy.

Let me explain. We have two dogs, Stella and Stanley, both rescues. Stella was a lot to handle as a puppy, which is why I ended up walking hundreds of miles to wear her out. For some reason, she never really attached to me. Instead, she worships at the feet of my husband. Stella is a show-stopper. When you walk her, people stop to tell you what a beautiful dog you have. She is a husky/shepherd mix with one blue eye and one brown eye. She loathes unattractive dogs but loves people … except for me. If you walk into our house, Stella will pose so you can gasp at her beauty, wag her tail so you are charmed, and then start licking you to demonstrate her love. And just like that, you will be on her side. But with me, Stella just stares, usually with her blue eye, waiting for a chance to take me out.

If my husband is on the bed, Stella is cuddled up on my side, evident by the dog hair on my pillow. If Carey is in his easy chair, Stella is in his lap, all 65 lbs. of her.

She does not respond to my calls or commands but always mysteriously appears when I'm walking down the stairs with a load of laundry, presumably trying to take my legs out from under me. Everyone knows I am uncoordinated, so a fall would certainly be seen as an accident, “just Patty being clumsy.”

I always assumed I was somewhat safe since Stella could never get near a weapon, but last week, I read about a dog that shot his owner in the leg when they were roughhousing. Apparently, the man had a pistol in his belt and somehow the dog flicked the safety off the gun and discharged it. The man called 911 and reported that his dog shot him. Now, there are all kinds of things wrong with this story, and I could spend an entire column dissecting its weirdness, throwing in a dash of the importance of gun control and safety. I Googled ‘dog shoots owner’ to read more, and this was not the only incident. There could be an entire TV series based on dogs with guns that could be called Canine Killers with Cesar Millan reporting, “It was murder …”

We aren’t gun owners, but it made me start thinking about the occasional snake that escapes and wraps itself around its owner, and I decided there also should be a TV series called Reptiles Revolt. And what about people who keep rats as pets? Rabid Rats. You see where this is leading. OK, maybe Stella really isn’t trying to kill me. But if something does happen to me, it’s the dog, not my husband. ▶ Contact Patty at phannum@townandstyle.com.

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Hats off to pediatric gastroenterologist ▶ DR. DAVID PERLMUTTER, RECENTLY NAMED THE FIRST GEORGE AND CAROL BAUER DEAN of the WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE . The deanship was established with a $5 million gift from the Bauers. Perlmutter is known for his research in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic disorder that causes liver disease.

▲ The SAINT LOUIS ZOO has more than one reason to roar— it was NAMED THE NATION'S BEST FREE ATTRACTION IN A USA TODAY POLL, and it ranked No. 1 in the newspaper’s Reader’s Choice survey of the best zoos in America. Sea Lion Sound was named best zoo exhibit, too! The 90-acre park is home to 600 species of animals, including cheetahs Bingwa and Jason and their eight cubs.

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from a HISTORIC GIFT BY THE SAIGH FOUNDATION—A $1 MILLION CARE BEYOND THE BEDSIDE ENDOWMENT to support recreation, coping skills and music therapy programs. It's the first endowment Ranken Jordan has received in its 77-year history.

The 60-bed hospital helps ill and injured children transition successfully back to their homes.

▲ Cheers! Major Brands chairman and CEO Sue McCollum (center) recently teamed with seven local female execs to create a limited edition Maker's Mark Private Select bourbon by choosing a special combination of oak barrel staves for aging. Sales proceeds will benefit four area nonprofits. Major Brands is one of the largest woman-owned and -operated companies in the St. Louis area.

〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 The Four Seasons is celebrating Global Wellness Day June 9 with sunrise yoga, breakfast bites and specially priced therapeutic spa experiences. Yoga instructor Debby Siegel will lead a class at 8 a.m. on the eighth-floor Sky Terrace.

Former St. Louisan and Webster U. grad Amy Spalding will be on hand at Left Bank Books June 16 to sign and discuss her new young adult novel, The Summer of Jordi Perez.

Copies are available at the event or left-bank.com.

Head to The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill June 24 for a special 8 p.m. show with recording artist Griffin House, who has toured with John Mellencamp, The Cranberries and other well-known acts. His latest album, So On and So Forth, features tracks like “Easy Come Easy Go” and “Yesterday Lies.”

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Two Webster Groves students earned top honors at the University of Missouri’s annual C.O.M.P. (Creating Original Music Project) competition, an event for kindergarteners through 12th-graders to promote music composition. Webster Groves High School student Jack Snelling (pictured) took first place in the fine arts category for his piece, “Napoleonic Dances in F Minor,” and Hixson middle-schooler Posey Bischoff won third place in the pop music category for her piece, “About to Grow.”

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The school’s mock trial team represented Missouri at the National Mock Trial Competition in Reno, Nevada, which featured teams from across the country and from Guam, South Korea and the Mariana Islands. The team advanced after it won the state competition in March.

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The Green Schools National Network and the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council recognized Maplewood Richmond Heights as part of the ‘Best of Green Schools’ class of 2018. The school is one of only two nationwide winners in the K-12 category, and the recognition follows a 2017 Green Ribbon Schools award from the U.S. Department of Education.

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HOW DO MORTGAGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS IMPACT LOCAL BUYERS? With a low housing inventory and mortgage rates pushing toward 5 percent on a 30-year fixed, buyers are acting fast before interest rates increase. Homes are selling in a matter of days, and multiple offers are the new norm in St. Louis. These competitive situations also produce much faster closing times on purchase contracts, which helps strengthen buyer offers on properties when competing with multiple contracts on homes. This motivates buyers to have a strong pre-approval in place so they can act fast in this exciting housing market.

Getting pre-approved gives you a jump-start with the mortgage process and gives the home buyer an advantage in today’s competitive market.

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smoother process and gives buyers a better sense of control with their home searches. With multiple offer situations and owners debating between various contracts, a preapproval can help motivate a seller to be more flexible with your offer.

The St. Louis housing market offers great home appreciation, making it an ideal area for real estate investment.

Mortgage rates have increased about two-thirds of a percentage point so far this year, so here is what I do when borrowers ask me about the higher rates:

These products may be an option for a borrower intending to stay in the property for only a relatively short period. As an example, a 7/1 ARM typically has a fixed rate for the first seven years that is lower than the rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Of course, in the eighth year and beyond, the adjusted rate may be higher than today’s 30-year fixed rate. There are ARMs that keep the initial rate fixed for five, seven and 10 years.

▶ Put the higher rate in dollars and cents to show the impact on a monthly payment. Nobody likes to pay a higher rate, but the dollar amount of the increase is usually less than my customers are expecting. ▶ Add historical perspective.

Today’s rates remain well below the 6.6 percent average of the last 30 years, so even a full percentage point increase shouldn’t shut the door on a prospective homeowner’s dreams.

In fact, many of my customers were raised in homes financed with double-digit mortgage rates. ▶ Consider alternatives to the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage such as adjustable-rate mortgages.

—KYLE CULLEN

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While the rate increase is unpleasant, many borrowers find that buying a new home is still feasible and home ownership is ultimately rewarding.

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The Missouri Athletic Club elected a new president earlier this year. Keith Phoenix, chairman of the organization’s finance committee and a founding member of the Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard law firm, will lead the private club.

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FORM & FUNCTION

As a full-time working mom of three, St. Louisan Ronke Fileti, who is originally from Nigeria, wanted a handbag that was both stylish and functional.

When she couldn’t find what she was looking for, she designed her own!

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SALON ON WHEELS Jennifer Kube understands it can be a challenge to get away for a trim or blowout, so she and her husband, David, are bringing the shears to clients with CLIPPER MOBILE SALON. The setup is a fully equipped, vintage Airstream travel trailer decked out in midcentury style (think Silver Bullet) that can handle just about anything you’d get at a brick-and-mortar shop. Have a special event? It’s available for rent!

HIGH-END HEALTH

Terry McDaniel was recently appointed the

new CEO at Ronnoco Coffee. He has 30 years of experience in the food and beverage industries, including stints at Häagen-Dazs, Nestlé and Tropicana.

Amy Zielinski has been named assistant

superintendent for curriculum and instruction in the Ladue School District, effective July 1.

Samantha Fisher has been named director of communications for Gateway Arch Foundation.

Dr. Matthew Irvin will become principal of Webster Groves High School July 1. He currently is associate principal at Lafayette High School.

St. Louis-based marketing communications firm Arco & Associates has promoted Jillian Hausmann to partner. She joined the firm in 2015 and previously worked as a digital marketing strategist and marketing director.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SAINT LOUIS has

opened a new 20,000-square-foot ReStore at 3830 S. Grand Blvd., its second in the St. Louis area.

Like its sister location in Des Peres, it serves as a mecca for low-cost, new and reusable home construction supplies, home decor and furniture. The ReStore is part of Habitat’s newly rehabbed headquarters building, which also will house the nonprofit’s administrative offices and construction warehouse.

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Entrepreneur and civic leader Bob Fox has sold his 34-year-old business, New Space Inc., to Monte Bordeaux and Jay Kamps.

Renamed The NewSpace Group, it will focus on business interiors, home organization and custom woodworking. Bordeaux had been the company’s president since 2004.

Susan Katzman is the National Council of Family-owned Liston Design Build won three awards at the annual Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri’s Sales, Marketing & Construction Awards event: Remodeling Project of the Year (overall redesign under $300,000), Kitchen Remodeling Project of the Year and Remodeling Project of the Year (miscellaneous category).

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Gardens in Creve Coeur, received the 2018 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award from the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA).

Woods was among 351 administrators across the country to be recognized.

Jewish Women St. Louis’ new president.

Now, there is no excuse for not working out. TRUFUSION FITNESS & YOGA, a Las Vegas-based franchise, recently opened its first Midwest location in Clayton, and it caters to everyone’s interests. The studio offers 35 classes a day in a variety of disciplines such as barre, kettlebell, bootcamp, cycle, yoga, pilates and more—all with an upscale, organic aesthetic.

Barb Davis of B. DAVIS DESIGNS in Kirkwood is selling chickens like hotcakes—but these birds aren’t edible. Instead, each handmade work of art is made of soft wool and can be used as decor or even as a footstool! The line is exclusive to B. Davis, and each piece takes four to six weeks to make (which accounts for the $1,450 to $2,400 price tags).

Jeanna Woods, administrator of Delmar

Volunteers for Assistance League of St. Louis received the 2018 Community Service Award sponsored by Commerce Bank. The nonprofit’s more than 500 volunteers contribute more than 72,000 hours a year to benefit local children and adults.

Julie Reed will be the new director at the Center for Hearing and Speech. She replaces Rita Tintera, who retired after 25 years in the role.

BW Leadership Institute promoted Susan Conrad to partner. She joined the organization in 2017 and previously served as director of outreach.

Maury Humphries has been hired as a

local jewelry consultant for Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Humphries has more than 30 years of experience in the jewelry industry and led the jewelry department at the original Ben J. Selkirk & Sons Auctioneers.

Michael Peoples will take over as principal of

University City High School. He most recently served as associate principal at Hazelwood East High School.

Radiologist Dr. Christopher Swingle of West County Radiology has been elected president of the St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society. Swingle is an attending physician at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.

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This Assisted Living & Memory Care community will be focused on resident-centered care and encompass our values of honesty, compassion, excellence and fun.

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Yourself in Exotic

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COVER STORY – Sowers Ernst LLC

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ON THE TABLE – Texas de Brazil QUICK BITES BRIDGE WITH BLAND NOT SO DEEP THOUGHTS DOROTHY ABOUT TOWN FRONT & CENTER

on the cover » LEISURE

HEALTH&BEAUTY + health frontiers

T&S HOME + house&garden

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HEALTH & BEAUTY 〉〉

HEALTH FRONTIERS F12 COVER STORY – Washington University Physicians F13 HEALTH FLASH F14 HEALTH – Healthy Innovations: Solving Problems

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HOUSE & GARDEN COVER STORY – Liston Design Build DESIGN ON MY MIND FROM THE GARDEN PICTURE THIS HOMEWORK OPEN HOUSES SOLD!

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PARTNERS AT SOWERS ERNST LLC LAW FIRM HAVE 40 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE SERVING CLIENTS IN CIVIL, CRIMINAL, EMPLOYMENT AND FAMILY LAW MATTERS. THEIR PRACTICE IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN TOWN & COUNTRY. PICTURED ON THE COVER: THE PARTNERS OF SOWERS ERNST LLC. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.690.1744 OR VISIT SOWERSERNST.COM. NOTE: THE CHOICE OF A LAWYER IS AN IMPORTANT DECISION AND SHOULD NOT BE BASED SOLELY ON ADVERTISEMENTS. COVER DESIGN BY JULIE STREILER COVER PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

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COVER STORY

TEAM EFFORT SOWERS ERNST LLC

by julia m. johnson

WHEN YOU FIND YOURSELF IN NEED OF LEGAL SERVICES, CHANCES ARE

it’s a trying time. You may be dealing with a business dispute, divorce or employment problem and likely are finding the law a complex system to navigate. It’s reassuring to work with an advocate who can help you understand the process and return your life to its normal ebb and flow as quickly as possible.

Eddie Ernst, his brother Jeffrey Ernst and Zofia Sowers recently launched the Sowers Ernst LLC law firm to provide that kind of personal attention. Eddie Ernst notes that its smaller size allows the three partners to offer more agile, flexible and tailored service than they could at a larger firm. The new practice is deeply rooted in St. Louis, but it also has a unique international perspective: The brothers are native St. Louisans, and Sowers is from Warsaw, Poland. They decided last year to go into business together, and Ernst says they are proud to have Sowers’ name leading the firm’s title. “We think our new company will provide encouragement to others who value diversity and the contributions of professional women,” he says. “We enjoy showing people that it’s possible to start your own business and be your own boss.”

Ernst says great care has been taken to build a firm that values relationships.

“We give clients our cell phone numbers and make ourselves available because good communication is an important personal touch and a sign of professional respect,” he notes. “We also use the latest office technology to provide efficient and cost-effective service. When planning for the practice, I thought about what I would want to see as a consumer of other services like accounting or health care, and we used those ideas to develop the new office. It’s important to keep our clients up-to-date and treat them as we would like to be treated.”

The attorneys are experienced in a variety of legal fields. Sowers focuses her practice on divorce and family law, Jeffrey Ernst’s background is in criminal law, and

PARTNERS JEFFREY W. ERNST (STANDING), EDDIE C. ERNST AND ZOFIA SOWERS

Eddie Ernst concentrates mainly in employment law and general civil litigation. “I help businesses and individuals comply with federal and local laws regarding human resources, including employment agreements, severance and noncompete issues,” Ernst says.

The practice is conveniently located on North Outer 40 Road in Town & Country, and there are plans for future growth. “Our West County location works well because people don’t have to worry about navigating or parking downtown or in Clayton,” Ernst says. “We intend to add partners in areas like estate planning and corporate law so we can serve even more clients.” The attorneys are interested in giving back to the community, too; they plan to begin sponsoring local arts organizations soon.

Ernst says he and his partners feel gratified about the number of past clients who have made the switch to the new firm. “Many have said they admire our entrepreneurial spirit,” he notes. “The three of us love what we do, we love working together, and we know the St. Louis area well. We think current and future clients will see that in our work.” &

ON THE TABLE by jonathan carli | photos by bill barrett

〈〈 TEXAS DE BRAZIL 〉〉 1137 st. louis galleria st. | 314 352.8800 THE DISH 〉〉 brazilian picanha

with imported heart of palm, jasmine rice, feijoada, farofa, in-house dressings and chimichurri

AMUSE BOUCHE 〉〉 the scene

Elegant Brazilian specialty restaurant

the prices

$43.95 for all-you-can-eat buffet and carved meats; $22 for children and buffet-only

the chef

Jarvis Putman

the favorites

Smoked Salmon, Moqueca, Feijoada, Picanha, Parmesan Drumettes, Pork Ribs, Barbecue Brisket, Beef Short Ribs, Flank Steak

THIS PLACE IS A MEAT LOVER’S HEAVEN. No fewer than a dozen premium meats are served to

diners in sequence and carved at the table. It’s a typical Brazilian churrascaria (shi-has-ka-ree-a), where servers (gauchos) visit each table carrying a large skewer of meat to slice. Diners are equipped with small tongs to catch the slices as they are carved off. Churrascarias also include magnificent salad bars, where everything from fresh veggies to classic Brazilian fish specialties are served.

As you might have guessed, it’s an all-you-can-eat concept, and a great value for those with a healthy appetite. The price tag is $43.95 for adults, and half that for kids and salad bar-only guests. Texas de Brazil is part of a chain, with nearly half of its three dozen or so spots in Texas and Florida. In decor, it’s quite attractive, done up in Rio reds and black with large chandeliers and possibly the biggest floral arrangement you’ll ever see on the salad bar.

While the succulent, fat-laced meats are definitely the stars of the show here, don’t make the 50-item salad bar an afterthought. There are some big winners offered, including the traditional Brazilian cod dish, moqueca (mo-kek-ah). The chunks of tender fish come swimming in a broth of coconut milk, butter, onion, tomatoes and cilantro—delicious, especially over rice. Another must-eat is the feijoada (fay-zhwadah), a pork and black bean stew over rice; you’ll have to dig into the pot for some of the stew meat.

Those were my faves, but if you think you can indulge in more and still have room for your money’s worth of meat, pick up a few slices of caramelized pineapple; the large medallions are heated in sugar and cut paper-thin. The smoked salmon here also was remarkably tasty, as were the buttery mushroom caps and tangy, marinated caper berries.

As for the meats, you should say yes to a piece of everything because it is all worthy of indulging.

That may be due, in part, to a coating of rock salt before grilling—and to the high fat content of the cuts. While some of the meats are naturally lean, like sirloin, everything that came off the skewers was glistening with fatty flavor. I still have my top picks, though.

The classic Brazilian picanha (pe-kan-yah) was stellar. This cut of meat is known as the sirloin cap, and here, it’s folded over and looks like a giant ‘C’ on the skewer, from which it is sliced and served medium to medium rare, as most meats here are. Also deserving a shout out are the brisket (plain and barbecued), the filet (plain and bacon-wrapped) and the beef ribs, which are boneless and cut from the uber-fatty and flavorful short rib meat.

Among the pork dishes, my favorite was the bone-in rib, and among the lamb cuts, the baby lamb chops (although they were a little overdone for my taste). This may surprise you, but ranking right up there with the red meats are the Parmesan Drumettes, deliciously breaded drumsticks coated in parmesan that were fat and succulent.

There is a tempting dessert tray, which is not included in the price. And if you strategize your churrascaria experience correctly, you shouldn’t have room for another thing. Plus, a few delicious sides on the table are constantly replenished for you to enjoy with the meal: garlic mashed potatoes, fried plantains and scrumptious, cheesy tapioca puffs. Bon appetit! &

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FOOD • Ŏ • LŌ • GY 〉〉 picanha

The popular ‘Brazilian steak’ is hard to find here because butchers incorporate this section of the sirloin into other cuts.

caper berries

Hailing from the caper bush, these are the fruit, while capers are the unopened buds. Both are served pickled.

rock salt

Salt that comes from underground mines. For use in food, it must be purified.

aftertaste

» Loved this place! The meat was amazing and the prices were good, especially for what you got.

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LEISURE

QUICK BITES by lindsay jones OPEN & SHUT

It’s back! Popular frozen cocktail bar Tropical Liqueurs aka Trops is ready to serve again at 4104 Manchester Ave. in The Grove. The new space is much bigger and features 14 drink machines and a large patio, which will include a small Guerrilla Street Food operation for late-night snacks. After only seven months in business, Pig & Pickle (in the former Atlas Restaurant space on Pershing Avenue) has closed. Chefowner RYAN LEWIS wasn’t seeing the kind of growth needed for the business and is now executive chef at Scarlett’s Wine Bar in the Central West End.

PINTS FOR PETS

Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Purina have teamed up yet again this summer to raise money for shelter pets through sales of URBAN UNDERDOG AMERICAN LAGER. For every eight-pack of the beverage sold by local retailers, Purina will donate $5 to the PetFinder Foundation. Proceeds will help offset pet adoption fees through Aug. 31 at participating shelters and rescue organizations.

Find out more at purina.com/consider-a-shelter-pet.

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POPULARITY CONTEST

The culinary website The Daily Meal has ranked three St. Louis food trucks among the 100 best in America for 2018. JOEL CRESPO and BRIAN HARDESTY’s Guerrilla Street Food took the 25th slot, NICK and LAURA COWLEN’s Go! Gyro! Go! came in at 50, and DAVID CHOI’s Seoul Taco claimed 77th.

The Daily Meal based its rankings on reviews from TripAdvisor, Zomato and Yelp, as well as each food truck’s social media following.

Keep on truckin’!

ALL JUICED UP 〉〉 Hello Juice & Smoothie will open soon at 1000 S. Newstead Ave. in The Grove—this time for good.

The smoothie bar, owned

by JORDAN and KAYLA BAUER, has operated as a pop-up establishment for events, but now it will offer its juices, smoothies and smoothie bowls from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

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BRIDGE BL♠ND WITH

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DURING THE UNIT 143 MAY SECTIONAL, a North/South pair competing in the Sunday Swiss

bid well to get to a 6 ♠ slam. Let’s see if their play can match their bidding.

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The bidding:

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W 2 ♠ Pass Pass Pass

N 3 ♥ (cue bid – limit plus in ♠s) 5 ♦ (1 or 4 key cards)) 5 NT (queen but no king) Pass

E Pass Pass Pass Pass

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SANDY BIGG/EN XIE 76.19% BRIDGE HAVEN

MAY 11

SUSAN ROSENTHAL/DORIS SCHWARTZ 73.92% ST. LOUIS BRIDGE CENTER

MAY 14

ANN SEABAUGH/AL GOLDMAN 75% ST. LOUIS BRIDGE CENTER

MAY 14

PATRICIA BICK/MARY FERRICK 70% ST. LOUIS BRIDGE CENTER

the play

1. West led the ♦ Ace and when that held, led another.

2. Declarer trumped in hand.

3. Declarer now played the trump Ace. 4. When West showed out, South complained of his bad luck.

5. Declarer conceded a trump trick for down one.

6. When the scores were compared at the end of the round, North/South had lost 13 IMPs on this hand and the match.

NOTE: When South won the ♦ continuation, he should have taken time to analyze the hand. Recalling the auction, South should have realized that West was short in ♠s. A 2:2 or 3:1 ♠ split, and the hand was cold. The hand also could be made with a 4:0 trump split as long as East held all four ♠s. Therefore, South should have led a low ♠ to the Queen.

When West shows out, the ♠ suit can be played for no losers. North/South could have been +13 IMPs and would have won the match.

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I read recently that this is one of the most expensive movies ever made, with a budget topping $250 million. I’d say it was worth it; directed by Ron Howard, the film delivers in every category, including acting and special effects. The plot revolves around the ‘career development’ of rebellious but talented young pilot Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich), who fights off marauders to transport a valuable stash of coaxium hyperfuel. (I found myself wondering what Harrison Ford thought about Ehrenreich’s take on his iconic character. I’d guess he was impressed.)

Ehrenreich is very appealing as the young Han, and so is Emilia Clarke as his companion, Qi’ra. The film carries a great supporting cast, including Thandie Newton, Woody Harrelson, Paul Bettany and Donald Glover as a young Lando Calrissian. And who doesn’t love Chewbacca (portrayed by 7-foot-tall Finnish actor and basketball player Joonas Suotamo).

The Millennium Falcon is actually one of my favorite ‘characters.’ The ship’s speed and agility always rescue the group from certain death at the last possible second, so it comes off as one of the ‘good guys.’ And I think everyone’s pulse quickens a bit when Han shoves it into hyperdrive and celestial bodies become a blur. (I also enjoyed finding out how Han and Chewie met, and how the title character got his name!)

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes, it’s a fun space ride. – J.J. VIEWED AT AMC ESQUIRE 7

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sucks. Netflix Originals. If you are still mad that Freaks and Geeks was canceled after one season, this show will cheer you up. In Boring, Oregon (a real town), three misfits start high school in 1996 and try to fit in by joining the A/V club. It doesn’t go completely as planned. If you were the least bit awkward in your teens, you’ll love these characters. Plus, the music is outstanding.

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by Tara Westover. This memoir of a girl being raised by her survivalist parents in Idaho is riveting, so much so that I read it in one day. The first two sections perfectly lay out the struggle for her to physically separate from her abusive family.

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THERE’S NO QUESTION THAT FOR MOST OF US, the recently

celebrated Cinco de Mayo is not a whole lot more than a good excuse to, well, whoop it up with margaritas and salsa. But for one local neighborhood, it’s also an especially appropriate way to come together as a community. I’m talking about Cherokee Street, that funky mix of residential and retail off Jefferson Avenue in South City.

No one can claim this area is boring: It’s an eclectic mix of motorcycles and tattoos, restaurants (some quite impressive) and bars, but mostly it’s known as the hub of St. Louis’ ethnically Latino population.

Last year, the St. Louis Board of Aldermen designated the neighborhood as an honorary cultural district, referring to it as Calle Cherokee (Cherokee Street in Spanish). The board applauded the area’s Latino businesses for helping stabilize the at-risk urban region over the past 40 years. A stroll or ride west from Jefferson reveals multiple Hispanic eateries and clubs. And according to census data, the surrounding neighborhoods have been increasingly settled by Latino families as well, recording more than 2,000 such residents in 2015, compared to only 438 in 1990.

This Cinco de Mayo was, as I expected, quite the urban happening. There were food trucks and food stalls serving some of the most authentic taquitos, empanadas and agua frescos in town— after all, who cooks Mexican food better than a slew of abuelas?

Plus, there were 15 bands playing live at various times of the day on several stages—everything from soul music to Flamenco guitar to reflect the area’s diversity. No matter who was on stage, the kiddos and many an adult had fun dancing in the street.

Best of all, as far as I’m concerned, was the parade, a decidedly motley crew of clowns, puppeteers, motorcycles and unicycles snaking along Jefferson in all of their glory. Starting at El Lenador Bar & Grill up near Nebraska Street, it was an array of sombrerotopped Dia de los Muertos characters, papier-mâché floats, vehicles dispersing balloons and bubbles, ukuleles and dancers—all in a joyful display of celebration.

Of course, you don’t have to wait until next May 5 to enjoy Cherokee Street. Any day is perfect to try The Taco and Ice Cream Joint (who isn’t intrigued by a name like that?). Or my personal favorite: Vista Ramen (don’t miss the Korean Fried Chicken on Hawaiian buns). An especially good time to visit might be Sept. 16, the actual date Mexicans celebrate Independence Day. (Cinco de Mayo merely commemorates victory at the Battle of Puebla against French imperialism.) And then there’s the Cherokee Print League Holiday Sale, held the first Saturday in December, one of the largest print sales in the Midwest. I understand it’s quite the happening, with more than 100 artists showing their unique creations and transferring sidewalks and storefronts into works of art just for the fun of it. I’m marking my calendar now.

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SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ST. LOUIS ELENA ARAOZ | DIRECTOR PHOTO COURTESY OF SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ST. LOUIS

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HOW OFTEN DO WE THINK OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S

work as being relevant in the 21st century? He penned plays more than four centuries ago, when kings and queens governed Europe and people’s lives revolved around religion. Those experiences seem very distant from ours, but calling Shakespeare’s ideas obsolete is a narrow view that acclaimed theater and opera director Elena Araoz would like to dispel. She is set to stage one of the Bard’s most beloved tales, Romeo and Juliet, at the Shakespeare Festival in Forest Park June 1 through 24. Araoz says the poignant story of ill-fated lovers—tragic victims of ignorance and prejudice—offers strong parallels for modern society, even for St. Louis itself.

The Connecticut native comes to the Shakespeare Festival from New York City, having directed numerous productions in the U.S. and abroad. Also an actor and playwright, Araoz developed her theater craft with prominent industry figures such as Sir Jonathan Miller, Sir Richard Eyre and Darko Tresnjak. “My mentors have taught me so much about Shakespeare,” she notes. “I know how to pay keen attention to the language, make it active on stage and find the author’s sense of humor. People believe that because the words were written so long ago, they will be hard to understand, but they’re actually very modern. You just need to look a little closer at the meaning of each comma and semicolon.”

The main prejudices that come to light in Romeo and Juliet are between the rival Montague and Capulet families, who make misguided assumptions about each other’s worthiness. “I intend to keep this production in the past but make it contemporary in some ways,” Araoz explains. “In Shakespeare’s time, it was easier to imagine parents wanting their 13-year-old daughter to get married. But in the present, we still know what it’s like to be young and fall in love. It’s a natural part of our life cycle.”

She calls Romeo and Juliet “the perfect play for St. Louis right now” because it teaches important lessons about understanding and acceptance. “In the play, the heads of the two powerful families witness fights and murders, but it doesn’t matter to them until their own children are affected,” she explains. “It’s relevant to our society because it asks a familiar question: How much violence has to take place before we change our thinking? We need to be teaching love.”

Araoz is looking forward to presenting this timeless story under the stars. “I’ve directed a few outdoor plays in the past,” she says. “I did a production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at a castle in Prague, which was amazing. Much of Romeo and Juliet happens outdoors, so when you present it in a theater, you have to spend a lot of time conjuring up weather and atmosphere.

But when your stage is out in the open air, the elements already are there for you.”

She adds, “With this play, I’m interested in creating something new and fresh for St. Louis.

Because of local events, it’s not the same show that it would be in New York or California. I’m happy to develop a rapport with designers, crew and actors here because everyone seems to know and understand each other well. I think that makes for great art.”

Visit sfstl.com for information on the Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, with performances through June 24 in Forest Park.

UPCOMING SHOWS 〉〉 » LIFE SUCKS | THROUGH JUNE 10

New Jewish Theatre’s irreverent adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya

» YEAST NATION: THE TRIUMPH OF LIFE | THROUGH JUNE 23

A New Line Theatre production billed as ‘the world’s first bio-historical musical’

» HEDDA GABLER | JUNE 7-23

Stray Dog Theatre’s story of a Victorian heroine and the conflicts of her time

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HEALTH FRONTIERS SPECIAL SECTION

Improving heart health after cancer treatment

Washington University Cardiology

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WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY CARDIOLOGISTS DR. DANIEL LENIHAN AND DR. JOSHUA MITCHELL

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unexpected symptoms and conditions sometimes appearing as the result of medical treatment.

For example, patients undergoing cancer therapy can develop heart problems, an issue that has spurred the growing field of cardio-oncology. Washington University Physicians is committed to minimizing the risk of heart-related complications so cancer patients can continue their treatment uninterrupted and get the best possible results.

Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Lenihan recently joined Washington University School of Medicine as director of its Cardio-Oncology Center of Excellence, leading a team of experienced practitioners.

He says cancer treatment-related cardiovascular problems like arrhythmias, heart valve disease, coronary artery disease and heart failure may take years to surface, sometimes showing up in adults who were treated for childhood cancers decades ago.

Cardiovascular problems can be caused by toxicity from cancer drugs and radiation, and they can happen in people who didn’t have any heart disease before cancer treatment. “It’s clear that cardiology and oncology are very intertwined,” Lenihan says. “We have to be detectives to determine what health conditions existed before and what is a result of the cancer treatment.” Patients who have heart disease often can manage it with ‘cardioprotective’ medication, he notes.

A combination of lab tests and imaging is used to look for potential heart and blood vessel problems, and patients may have symptoms such as shortness of breath or fluid in the abdomen or legs, says cardiologist Dr. Joshua Mitchell. He says people with factors like high cholesterol, high blood pressure and tobacco use may be at higher risk for cancer treatment toxicity. “It doesn’t mean, however, that you’re not at risk for toxicity if you don’t have those factors,” he notes. “We are involved in active research to find cardiovascular problems early and treat them so they don’t delay patients’ cancer treatments.”

Because of medical advancements in the last 20 years, cancer therapies are much more effective, which means patients are living longer, Lenihan says. While a good thing, it also means cardiovascular effects have more time to appear. So addressing any secondary problems is key, he says. Mitchell adds that the Washington University team counsels patients to further lower their heart disease risk by eating a nutritious diet, staying physically active and not smoking.

It’s important for a cancer patient’s oncologist and cardiologist to communicate fully to prevent problems, a main goal of the Center of Excellence, according to acute care nurse practitioner Holly Wiesehan. The idea is for new patients to be seen in less than a week so their cancer treatment isn’t interrupted, she says.

“You don’t have to be a Washington University cancer patient to receive help from our cardiooncology program,” Wiesehan notes. “We see patients at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and our two Heart and Vascular Centers in South County and West County, and we can send recommendations to their oncologists. The goal is to make sure patients are in the best possible cardiovascular shape so they can continue cancer treatment successfully.” & WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY CARDIO-ONCOLOGY IS DEDICATED TO HELPING CANCER PATIENTS RECEIVE SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT. PICTURED ON THE COVER: CARDIOLOGISTS DR. JOSHUA MITCHELL AND DR. DANIEL LENIHAN WITH ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER HOLLY WIESEHAN. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.362.1291 OR VISIT CARDIOLOGY.WUSTL.EDU. COVER COURTESY OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS | COVER PHOTO BY BILL BARRETT

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HEAL+H FLASH by stephanie wallace

INFLAMMATION TREATMENT

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A new drug compound has been designed that lessens inflammation, indicating possible future uses against autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. According to research from WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, the new inhibitor is more selective than other compounds designed to target the same inflammatory pathway, which may improve on current therapies.

Autoimmune disorders can result from the protein p38 MAPK becoming chronically switched on and attacking the body’s own tissue. The protein drives inflammation, so drug companies developed anti-inflammatory compounds to block its signaling, but they are effective for only a limited time before the body recalibrates and inflammation returns. These therapies target the entire inflammatory pathway, but the new compound CDD-450 hits just one branch. Using mice, rats and human cells, researchers showed that CDD-450, developed by Confluence Discovery Technology Inc., reduces levels of inflammatory signaling molecules and even prevents the destruction of bones and joints in a rat model of rheumatoid arthritis. The study appears online in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.

INSIGHT INTO PROGERIA

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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY researchers have uncovered new answers about why cells age rapidly in children with HutchinsonGilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS). The disease is caused by a random mutation in the LMNA gene that causes the nucleus and cell to become unstable and leads to premature aging. The mutated gene contains a shortened, mutated version of the protein lamin A, referred to as progerin. In a report published in Cell Reports, the research team revealed that replication stress is a key cause of the underlying DNA damage found in the cells of children with HGPS. The disease disrupts the strategies cells usually employ to overcome obstacles and successfully continue DNA replication.

SLU researchers found that progerin causes damage by stalling replication and impeding the proper protection of newly replicated DNA, which leads to loss of genetic material. They also found that progeria cells activate a series of immune responses, which further contributes to cellular decline. After demonstrating how progerin damages cells, the team looked for ways to reverse these problems.

It found that vitamin D improves cellular fitness, which may lead to the development of new therapies for HGPS and help explain the processes of normal aging.

HOPE FOR OPIOID ADDICTION

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Researchers at WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and EPHARMIX, a St. Louis-based digital health company, say a new automated text messaging service may reduce opioid abuse and the likelihood of relapse while also decreasing treatment costs. The service sends automated text messages to patients being treated for opioid addiction that ask how the patient is feeling, if he or she is struggling and if there has been any recent drug use. There is also a panic button that can be activated for immediate help from health care workers. The app will save time usually spent monitoring patients through individual phone calls and in-person appointments, potentially decrease medical costs and allow health care workers to treat more patients. A study of 21 patients found that reported substance abuse dropped after using the app. The researchers can’t attribute the positive trend solely to using the service, but the data is encouraging. The study is published in NEJM Catalyst.

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INNOVATIONS PROBLEMS

BY MARY JO BLACKWOOD, RN, MPH

THERE ARE SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS OUT THERE THAT AFFECT ALL OF US ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. For a positive spin on the problem, every year in this section, we like to highlight medical advancements that improve our quality of life. Whether it’s finding new avenues for treating a devastating disease, reducing worries about hunger or getting relief from overwhelming pain, promising research is making a difference.

Treatment for Shingles More than 95 percent of people over 40 born in the U.S. have had chicken pox. Herpes zoster, the virus that causes it, is a sneaky one, lying dormant for years in nerve cells, only to become an active infection again when our resistance gets low. It reappears in the form of shingles, which can affect different parts of the body depending on which nerve cells are infected.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is projecting one million new cases of shingles this year.

For some, the eye area is affected, which can result in eye infections, inflammation of the cornea, or even blindness.

In addition, the nerve inflammation and severe pain can last years after the rash is gone. This pain, post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), is more common as we age.

Dr. Jay Pepose, medical director of the Pepose Vision Institute, recommends that everyone over 50 receives the newly approved vaccine, Shingrix. “While the eye issues are serious enough, because it can infect the facial nerve, which has branches that go to the internal carotid artery, the risk of stroke in someone with shingles is four and a half times greater than for people without it,” he notes. “About 10 to 20 percent of shingles occurs around the eye. The rate of PHN also is higher in eye patients.”

Zostavax, the old shingles vaccine, was made with live chicken pox virus that had been attenuated, or reduced in effect. Some people weren’t eligible because of compromised immune systems. Shingrix is made from a dead virus and can be given to just about anyone over 50. Zostavax was one injection; Shingrix is given in two

doses two to six months apart for lasting immunity.

THE CDC COMPARED THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE TWO: ZOSTAVAX: Decreased risk of shingles by 51 percent and PHN by 67 percent.

SHINGRIX: Decreased risk of shingles by 90 to 97 percent and PHN by 89 to 91 percent.

Pepose explains that even if you’ve had shingles, you can get it again, so the vaccine could still help. And if you got Zostavax, you should still get Shingrix. For shingles around the eye, see your ophthalmologist immediately for antiviral treatment.

Making Opioid Cessation More Effective A Saint Louis University study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry gives new hope to people trying to wean off of opioids for non-cancer pain. “Depression can worsen pain and is common in patients who remain on long-term prescription opioids,” says Jeffrey Scherrer, Ph.D., lead author and professor of family and community medicine.

“Our study should encourage clinicians to determine if their non-cancer pain patients have depression and aggressively treat that to reduce opioid use.”

He says in some ways, it’s a chicken or egg situation.

Depression leads to longer opioid use, and opioid use can make depression worse. He looked at how the two were connected and found the following:

Long-term opioid use was related to the worsening of depression. The risk of developing depression was 50

to 200 percent higher with opioids. One reason is that opioids lower testosterone, which increases depression.

Stopping opioids also caused a more rapid decline in depression symptoms in patients adhering to their depression medication regimen.

If the depression is aggressively treated, it decreases pain severity, and patients will be more able to stop taking pain medications. Depressed patients who had been on opioids longer than 90 days and had their depression treated were more likely to stop taking opioids than those untreated.

Scherrer says there are guidelines already in place for depression screenings before prescribing opioids, but not for re-screening before each refill. Because a high number of patients passed depression screenings before

starting opioids but later developed depression, this should be automatic. He estimates that up to 10 percent of patients with a new opioid prescription will still be taking them 90 days later, and a majority of those will still be taking them three to five years later.

“Effective depression treatment may break the mutually reinforcing opioid-depression relationship and increase the likelihood of successful opioid cessation and pain control,” Scherrer says.

DEPRESSION LEADS

TO LONGER OPIOID USE, AND OPIOID USE CAN MAKE DEPRESSION WORSE.

New Drug Targets for FSHD Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), an inherited type of muscular dystrophy, affects 800,000 people worldwide. It often targets young adults and may start with weakness in the face and shoulders before spreading to all skeletal muscles. Currently, there is no cure.

In a recent paper published in the journal Skeletal Muscle, Saint Louis University researcher Francis Sverdrup, Ph.D, reports success in identifying new drug targets that could slow or halt the progression of this form of MD. The DUX4 gene is responsible for FSHD, and inappropriate expression of its encoded DUX4 protein causes muscle degeneration. Sverdrup’s team screened existing drug libraries and identified two classes of drugs that turn off DUX4: BET inhibitors and beta antagonists. BET inhibitors are being studied in clinical trials for cancers and other diseases; beta antagonists are widely used for asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). “It is encouraging that our first two screens yielded molecules that turn off DUX4, and there may be more out there that can be identified in larger screens,” Sverdrup says.

However, there is a lot of work yet to be done. He says there are no good mouse models for FSHD because the organization of the disease is primate-specific. They know the drugs turn off the DUX4 gene; now, they will compare the two to see which is best for human trials.

Sverdrup is confident within the next several years, they will achieve a decrease in disease progression and possibly reverse its course.

Reducing Food Insecurity In St. Louis city, 26 percent of households regularly do not know whether they will be able to feed their family. In 2015, the Danis Pediatric Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital surveyed caregivers and found 57 percent of them experienced some level of food insecurity. A follow-up survey found additional insecurity in utilities and housing.

To address these findings, Saint Louis University won a Missouri Foundation of Health three-year grant for $580,000 to help families reduce food insecurity and connect to helpful resources. A team of researchers, social workers, students and community partners will create, implement and refine a system to improve screening and follow-up with families.

By training health advocates, they can connect families with resources like federal food subsidies, debt consolidation, public transportation vouchers and parent training.

Ellen Barnidge, Ph.D., associate professor of behavioral science and health education at SLU, is the principal investigator for the grant, along with co-investigators Drs. Arthur and Gene LaBarge, SLUCare pediatricians.

Barnidge says the goal is to help families develop long-term stability and health through early intervention and supportive referrals. “We can’t expect a child to flourish if he can’t eat,” she says. “And screening alone doesn’t address food and other economic insecurities. By taking advantage of the fact that most families with children interact with the health care system, we can identify those who come into Danis and may need support and link them with community-based resources.” These will include Operation Food Search, St. Louis Diaper Bank, and SLU students in medicine, public health and social work who will share information on opportunities for food, banking, training, transportation and social work needs.

Barnidge says there are many different models for this type of intervention across the country, and they chose to use students because they are a long-term, sustainable resource.

Stronger Stents We are a nation of clogged arteries and heart disease. Each year in the U.S., 600,000 stents are inserted into blocked coronary arteries to improve blood flow to the heart. Currently, two types of stents are available: a bare metal stent and one coated with drugs, called a drug-eluting stent. Both have drawbacks. The bare metal stents don’t have the drugs that prevent re-narrowing of the artery and may need to be replaced over time, and the drugs can cause blood clots, so these stents need to be paired with blood thinners. A new solution was clearly needed.

The University of Missouri recently received a $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for a team of engineers, biomedical scientists and cardiologists to further develop and refine a revolutionary stent. Nanova Inc., a spin-off company founded by MU engineering researchers, makes a stent with a nano coating that molecularly binds to the device and blocks the narrowing that often accompanies bare stents without the clotting problems of the drug-eluting stents.

EACH YEAR IN THE U.S.,

600,000 STENTS

ARE INSERTED INTO BLOCKED CORONARY ARTERIES. Dr. Doug Bowles, chair of the department of biomechanical sciences in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, is testing it on pigs. “They have a heart comparable to the size of a human’s and can develop coronary artery disease if on a high fat diet,” he notes. “The Nanova stent appears to be the best of both worlds. The nano coating deters bad cells that cause narrowing in the artery but encourages epithelial cell growth that keeps platelets from becoming sticky and clumping together into clots.” It also could eliminate the need for future replacement. Human trials are not far off.

Similarities in Cancer Help Treatments Recent research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis demonstrated that mature cells sometimes revert to their youth, acting like rapidly dividing stem cells. The process was demonstrated using stomach cells, but it’s the same process for the kidneys, liver and pancreas, and probably many other organs as well. Rapidly dividing cells define cancer.

Dr. Jason Mills, professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology, is senior investigator on the study, which was published in the August 2017 EMBO Journal.

He says when older cells revert back, they carry all of the potential cancer-causing mutations they have accumulated in their lifespans. Because mature cells in the stomach, pancreas, liver and kidney all activate the same genes and follow the same process when they start dividing again, it could mean cancer’s beginnings in different organs are more simliar than previously thought. This means the same strategies and treatments could be used to treat or prevent cancer in a variety of organs.

Mills says what they learned is a mixed bag. “Tissues have more ability to repair themselves from an injury than we previously understood,” he notes. “Cells are capable of regenerating in any order. However, when mature cells try to repair organ damage by dividing rapidly, they run the risk of unmasking any acquired mutations.”

POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS: They could better diagnose a cancer or pre-cancer and prevent the pre-cancer from uncontrolled growth. Knowing the same set of genes is involved in each case would allow doctors to potentially stop the process.

Since it’s known this process of rapid growth has periods of slow growth that help them evade treatment, it can be targeted, too.

Mills and his team now will expand what they’ve found to other cancers, like glioblastoma or lung cancer to see if they behave the same. “All tumors have uncontrollable growth in common,” he says. “Chemotherapy goes after that growth but hits fast-growing healthy cells, too, so there are side effects. We’re looking at how cancer cells proliferate and then pause to escape treatment while normal cells do not.”

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A Friend of Migraines If you suffer from chronic migraines, you know how it puts your life on hold with throbbing pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision and lightheadedness. What you may not know is that Botox is now an FDA-approved preventive treatment.

Dr. Gregory Van Stavern, a neurologist and neuro-ophthalmologist with Washington University School of Medicine, is a specialist in migraine headaches and uses Botox in his practice. “We recommend it as a preventive treatment for patients who don’t tolerate migraine medications well or haven’t experienced relief with those treatments,” he says.

He says migraines typically hit people ages 20 to 50. Botox is a great tool with rarely any side effects, but you have to be committed. The standard protocol is 31 injections in the forehead, temple, back of the head, base of the neck and shoulders, all of which take about 15 minutes. It takes about 10 days to experience relief, but the effects last around three months. Some people can taper off on the injections; others need life-long maintenance.

Van Stavern says it is still important to follow lifestyle modifications to avoid triggers, like decreasing caffeine consumption and getting quality sleep. In addition, the American Heart Association recommends regular exercise and taking magnesium and B2 (riboflavin) supplements.

He recommends caution fo children with migraines before puberty. A small study conducted by the University of California Irvine showed promising results for Botox in a group ages 8 to 17 with severe chronic migraines, but results need to be expanded before FDA approval.

For now, it’s just for adults. “We get good results with patients who have failed other methods and are committed,” Van Stavern says.

New Genes Identified for Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development that cause difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. Early detection is key to managing the disorders because there are so many variations possible. Trying to isolate the genes involved for accurate diagnosis has been difficult.

Finding those genes requires data-intensive computation and sophisticated computers. In 2014, the National Science Foundation awarded $1 million to the University of Missouri to install a supercomputer for intensive research in the field. The new computational method developed, led by Chi-Ren Shyu and his team, has connected several genetic targets to autism, which could lead to screening tools for young children and help doctors choose the best interventions.

In a study published in the Journal of Biomedical Informatics, researchers started by looking at 2,591 families who had only one child with autism and parents and siblings without it. Shyu and his team identified 286 genes associated with children on the autism spectrum, 193 of which had not been previously discovered.

286 GENES

ASSOCIATED WITH CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM Now, the team is launching the nation’s largest study of autism research called SPARK (Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge), which will collect information and DNA from 50,000 people with autism and their families.

Team member Dr. Judith Miles, professor of child health-genetics at the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, is excited about the scope of the SPARK study.

“We now know there are different genetic origins, and we have the ability to screen for thousands of genes at once,” she says. “This is a great step for personalized medicine. Your autism is not the same as his. Once we narrow down what yours is, we can devise a specific treatment for it.”

The SPARK study is enrolling. To find out more, visit sparkforautism.org/mutc.

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From preventive care to treatment and rehabilitation, we provide a total approach to heal and protect your heart: nationally renowned cardiologists, cardiac diagnostic testing, a noninvasive vascular lab, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise specialists and nutritional consults.

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LUNCH TOURS

The J in Chesterfield is excited to offer ‘sunrise’ poolside yoga on Tuesdays and Sundays this summer. All group exercise classes, including 35 yoga classes every week, are included in your membership.

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6 | FRONTENAC CARDIOVASCULAR CENTER We offer early detection of heart disease. Someone with a family history of heart disease, diabetes or high cholesterol would benefit from a heart scan test that detects any evidence of plaque buildup, which causes a heart attack. This test can detect disease 10 years before any symptoms appear.

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Gather friends and family to visit Moss Mountain Farm. Tour the abundant gardens and Allen’s private home, then sit down to a garden-to-table dining experience featuring recipes selected from Allen’s best-selling cookbook, Seasonal Recipes from the Garden.

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Caring for others starts with caring for you! Join Missouri Baptist Medical Center for free health screenings at local Dierbergs Markets. In less than 20 minutes, you’ll receive key health numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose) and a personalized action plan for a healthier you.

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NEW LOOK LISTON DESIGN BUILD by stephanie wallace THERE

IS AN UNDENIABLE APPEAL TO transforming a space into something new—especially when it’s your home. Countless TV shows feed into the desire to take the plunge and tackle a large-scale renovation, but the reality of such a project can be more challenging than expected. With more than 30 years of experience, Liston Design Build helps homeowners create their dream spaces and minimize bumps along the remodeling road.

The company name is a direct reflection of its process, the design-build method. Instead of the homeowner having to deal with a design team and contractors, Liston works with each client under a single contract, providing both design and construction services.

“The biggest benefit of the design-build process is the collaboration between the builder and homeowner,” says owner Keith Liston. “Everyone is working together to create beautiful, functional spaces.” One couple learned the benefit of this relationship firsthand when they moved from Kansas City to Chesterfield.

They weren’t happy with the dated feel of their newly

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COVER STORY

A CHESTERFIELD REMODEL INCLUDES A LARGE, VERSATILE ISLAND.

purchased home, so they enlisted Liston to make it more reflective of their personal style. “We handled mostly cosmetic changes,” Keith notes.

One space Liston transformed was the kitchen, giving it a modern farmhouse style. “Kitchens are the heart of the home, and people want to make the most of the space,” says Andrea Liston, a design consultant and Keith’s daughter. “In this home, we mixed materials to keep the kitchen visually interesting and create a nice balance. The rustic touches, like floating shelves and metal lights, are paired with classic elements like white countertops and subway tile. It’s a timeless look that is still fun and unique.” The Liston team turned an unused pantry into a wet bar, a feat the homeowners would have struggled to undertake on their own due to engineering and plumbing requirements.

For Liston, the most important thing is to create great experiences for clients. Keith notes that the company’s philosophy is built on three fundamental pillars: a strong relationship with clients, superior project management and remarkable results. “We

accompany our clients to vendors and give advice on function, style and pricing,” he says. “Sometimes they just need a sounding board. We’re happy to provide that while also sharing our expertise.” The company also provides full-color renderings of how the project will look when completed, so clients can see the results before the build even begins. “We create that HGTV experience, and they feel confident in the work moving forward,” he says.

Open communication with clients is paired with skill and craftsmanship. “We have a great team,” Keith says. “They don’t cut short on quality.” He adds that the company is highly organized, doing most of the planning upfront and keeping communication open to address any issues that arise. Keith says the results speak for themselves. “We’re good at what we do,” he notes. “We take great care to make living through a remodel much easier. People often hear nightmare stories about working with builders, but we debunk that stereotype.” &

SINCE THE COMPANY WAS FOUNDED IN 1984, LISTON DESIGN BUILD HAS HELPED HUNDREDS OF CLIENTS CREATE THEIR DREAM HOMES THROUGH CLOSE ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND FOCUS ON HIGH-QUALITY WORKMANSHIP. PICTURED ON THE COVER: A MULTIPURPOSE BEVERAGE BAR, PART OF A CHESTERFIELD KITCHEN REMODEL. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 636.940.9417 OR VISIT LISTONDESIGNBUILD.COM. COVER DESIGN BY CYDNEY MOORE | COVER PHOTO COURTESY OF LISTON DESIGN BUILD

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10 HUNTLEIGH MANOR | HUNTLEIGH | PRICE UPON REQUEST GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262

Exquisite custom-built home on 2 acres of pure privacy with remarkable views in the heart of Huntleigh. Beautiful gourmet kitchen with two islands opens to hearth and breakfast rooms with main floor master suite. Four additional bedroom suites and a sound proof theater room w/ custom screen complete the second floor. Walkout finished lower level features fitness center, steam shower and exceptional bar. Fabulous pool with built-in slide, patio area, outdoor fireplace, grill and hot tub complete this remarkable outdoor retreat. 4-car heated garage.

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12 APPLE TREE LANE LADUE | $2,599,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 Reinvented custom estate on 1.8 rolling acres features gorgeous formal areas mixed w/ comfortable living spaces, beautiful slate patios, lush landscaping & PebbleTec pool.

2 RADNOR ROAD HUNTLEIGH | $2,395,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 Gorgeous 4 bed, 6 bath Huntleigh home situated on 3 park-like acres. Gourmet kitchen, master suite w/ private veranda. Beautiful outdoor setting w/ PebbleTec pool & outdoor putting green.

12247 CLAYTON ROAD TOWN AND COUNTRY | $1,799,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 Exquisite home boasts 6 beds, 6.5 baths featuring custom millwork & crown molding throughout. Main floor master suite, finished LL, PebbleTec pool, outdoor fireplace & pergola.

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50 BRIGHTON WAY UNIT 1N CLAYTON | $825,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 Luxurious condo in heart of downtown Clayton features 2 beds, 2.5 baths w/ open floor plan, eat-in kitchen & beautiful master suite. Two large patios w/ 3 assigned parking spaces.

329 CARLYLE LAKE DRIVE CREVE COEUR | $899,000 STEPHANIE CONNELL | 314.265.4739 Exquisitely renovated townhome showcasing remarkable art work & gallery-style lighting! Main floor living, updated kitchen & walk-out lower level. Two patios areas & rare 3-car garage.

256 CARLYLE LAKE DRIVE CREVE COEUR | $575,000 GINA BUNDY | 314.267.6262 Stunning 2 bed, 2.5 bath villa in the gated community of Carlyle Lake. One level living with beautiful eat-in kitchen, master bedroom suite w/ access to private patio. 2-car garage.

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gman lt 466 SOUTH PRICE ROAD | LADUE OFFERED AT $3,750,000 A Hampton’s inspiration! Exceptionally designed by Bobby Slavin & speaks to the forward thinking lifestyle with a robust sense of class and style. Stunning ambiance furnished by renowned Interior Designer, Joy Tribout.

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42 COUNTRYSIDE LANE | FRONTENAC OFFERED AT $3,350,000 A world-renowned, McAlpine architectural masterpiece built on an exceptionally private lot on 1.45 Acres.

Four bedrooms plus 5 star guest house, pool, pool house, outdoor veranda/breezeway and pickle ball court.

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THE GUIDE: HOME 1 | ROBB PARTNERS, AN AFFILIATE OF KELLER WILLIAMS–ST. LOUIS

Robb Partners has seen a tremendous increase in the 2018 market and expects this summer to be no different. We greatly value our client relationships and can assist you with all of your real estate needs.

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10936 Manchester Road | 314.677.6490 | robbpartners.com

2 | SIGNATURE KITCHEN & BATH Gray tones are proving to be a prominent trend in remodeling this summer. Designer Dina Petit used a light and airy hue to evoke a calming effect, transforming her client’s space into a spa-like retreat.

14208 Manchester Road | 636.230.6400 | 9701 Manchester Road | 636.720.0451 4067 N. St. Peters Parkway | 636.926.2414 | signaturekb.com

3 | MARK & NEIL GELLMAN, THE GELLMAN TEAM COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER GROUP

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A team of experts for the price of one! With more than 175 years of combined experience, The Gellman Team delivers a level of customer service unequaled in our community, representing our clients with uncompromising integrity, honesty and professionalism and creating client relationships for life.

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4 | IMMERSE Let this industrial chic bucket sink from Alape turn any home project into a stylish one!

Perfect for a bathroom, mudroom or laundry room; on display at Immerse.

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5 | CASTLE DESIGN Make the most of your outdoor space this summer with a fresh, colorful redesign. Soft lounge seating and a cozy fire pit transform this space into an open-air oasis.

7707 Clayton Road | 314.727.6622 | emilycastle.com

6 | LUCY GOLTERMANN, JANET McAFEE REAL ESTATE Real estate has been my career for 32 years. I specialize in Brentwood, Clayton, Frontenac, Glendale, Kirkwood, Ladue, U. City and Webster. I use my skills to deliver results for buyers and sellers and guide them through the home sale process.

9889 Clayton Road | 314.277.4660 | janetmcafee.com/lucygoltermann

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7 | SARAH BERNARD REALTY TEAM, REDKEY REALTY LEADERS

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We have great getaway properties at Innsbrook for sale or for weekend rentals! We’d love to help you create special family memories at the lake.

Try before you buy or come see what’s move-in ready.

10333 Clayton Road | 314.780.9070 | sarahbernardrealestate.com

8 | BROADVIEW SCREEN COMPANY Phantom Executive Retractable Screens are custom-fit to your patio, veranda, porch, lanai, large picture windows or telescoping walls. Executive screens block out insects, excessive heat and glare and are the natural screening solution for every space.

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9 | JILL BUTLER, CEO, REDKEY REALTY LEADERS

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We are a group of experienced, passionate real estate professionals who use high-tech, high-touch services to provide excellent leadership to our clients.

We are dedicated to our people, our profession and the wonderful community of St. Louis!

10333 Clayton Road | 314.692.7200 | redkeystlouis.com

10 | LESLIE HINDMAN AUCTIONEERS On June 13 and 27, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers will conduct complimentary auction appraisals for jewelry and other items of value. The firm is currently seeking consignments for its fall auction calendar. Schedule an appointment today.

32 N. Brentwood Blvd. | 314.833.0833 | lesliehindman.com

11 | B. DAVIS DESIGN From the blushing petals of its scalloped tin roof to its freckled base, the Hollyhock Birdhouse provides more than a pretty perch for your feathered friends. This hand-painted metal roost is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

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12 | LISTON DESIGN BUILD A kitchen remodel is the best gift you can give yourself! Imagine a multifunctional space like this open, bright Ladue kitchen where you can eat, entertain, do homework and socialize. Let cooking become fun again!

1106 First Capitol Drive | 636.940.9417 | listondesignbuild.com

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DESIGN on my mind by alan e. brainerd

TIMELESS: BOTANICAL PRINTS

THE END OF SPRING AND BEGINNING OF SUMMER is the

lushest time of the year for color in the Midwest. After a gray and gloomy winter, bright colors give the hope of renewal.

Thankfully, for centuries, artists and botanists have recorded the beauty and biology of the plant world. A graphite sketch or a fine hand-colored botanical offers the viewer a look at the detail of an individual species. Botanical illustrations are the combination of science and art. We must not discount these drawings for their scientific use, as they were valuable in the progression of medicine.

Until the 18th century, botanicals were colorless. Artists then began to color them by hand, generally with watercolors, which increased the value of the pieces several-fold. An exception took place in 1613 when Hortus Eystettensis was published with the works of Basilius Besler. A few of the plates were hand-colored, but the remainder of the volume was not.

These are very rare and valuable today. Some of the uncolored works have been colored in modern times, but not in the manner of Besler.

Later, metal plates were used to color the prints. At times, these prints also were enhanced with hand coloring to finish them with a bit more detail. The cost to publish a ‘book’ was quite extravagant. For example, Mark Catesby’s Natural History took 18 years to complete and was known as one of the most expensive sets of the 18th century. As a result, only the wealthy really had access to this type of art.

There were several processes by which this art was produced, among them aquatint, chromolithography, engraving, etching, lithography, mezzotint, original print, stipple, woodcut and wood engraving. As printing inventions became more available, mass production could replicate these images faster.

In valuing and dating these pieces, it is important to also take into consideration the type of paper used for the print. It has progressed from laid paper dating before the 19th century to pulp paper that came into existence in the mid-19th century. These marks require a magnifier to identify the type of paper used for printing the botanical.

Today, economical printing processes mean you don’t need a vast fortune to appreciate the art of the botanical. For serious collectors, there are rare and pricey options to consider, but it has been my observance that in the last five years, even good antique botanicals can be purchased for almost nothing. When Mario Buatta, the ‘prince of chintz,’ was all over the pages of Architectural Digest in the 1980s, he glorified the botanical print in art, fabric and wall coverings. This craze created a rise in the popularity and value of hand-colored botanical prints. Now, many of those same prints are worth half of what was paid for them in the ’80s.

The late Arlene Brilliant of Brilliant Antiques in Clayton sold the most fabulous framed, mostly English botanicals available in St. Louis. They were a prize to own. Sadly, only a few admirers remain. &

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FROM THE GARDEN

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SALVIA: GARDEN BEAUTY 〉〉 I OFTEN GET ASKED WHICH PLANTS ARE MY FAVORITES.

As a garden designer and lifelong plant connoisseur, that can feel like a trick question. But if you want a plant that is hardy, longblooming and culinary to boot, then it’s tough to beat the versatile and beautiful salvia.

Salvias, often referred to as ‘sages,’ can play many roles in the garden, from floriferous annuals and showy perennials to delicious herbs. And they often can be used interchangeably— culinary salvias are showy enough to be used in the flower garden, and perennial salvias bloom prolifically enough to be used in containers and window boxes.

Almost all salvias need at least six hours of sunlight a day to bloom successfully and require well-drained soil. As an added bonus, bees and hummingbirds find them irresistible, but deer and rabbits find the scented foliage unpleasant, so they pass them up.

Are you sold yet? The following are some of my favorite salvias, along with a few ideas about how to incorporate them into your flower garden—or your next salad, chicken dish or cocktail!

PERENNIAL SALVIAS

Salvia x sylvestris, ‘May Night,’ is an award-winning perennial that can tolerate clay soils. It is hardy in zones 4 to 9, reaching about 18 inches tall. It provides a stunning blue show in spring and will repeat flower throughout the summer with not-so-careful deadheading. It’s beautiful paired with ornamental onions (alliums) and coral-colored peonies.

Salvia nemerosa, ‘Sensation Rose,’ creates a pink flower display with blooms reaching only 12 inches tall. Hardy in zones 4 to 8, it’s another repeat bloomer that will debut fresh flowers every several weeks.

Salvia nemerosa, ‘Blue Marvel,’ features the largest flower blossoms of all the nemerosas. It only reaches about 10 inches tall and is a vigorous bloomer even without deadheading. It is hardy in zones 4 to 9 and charming when combined with shorter reblooming daylilies.

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Salvia splendens, often called scarlet sage, is probably the variety most people are familiar with. It’s been around forever and is often available at hardware stores in six packs.

Hardy in zones 8 to 10, this annual salvia is available in a variety of colors, and it’s a profuse bloomer. Traditionally paired with other annuals such as marigolds and zinnias, try combining it with grasses and daylilies.

Salvia guaranitica, ‘Black and Blue,’ is a stunning cobalt blue that is hardy in zones 8 to 10 and can reach anywhere from 2 to 5 feet tall. Its flower spikes can be almost 12 inches long, making it easily accessible to hummingbirds. It is excellent paired with reblooming daylilies, as well as fragrant oriental lilies.

Salvia microphylla, ‘Hot Lips,’ is a must for plant collectors or gardeners with a sense of humor. Its claim to fame is its unusual bicolor flowers that have the appearance of a white salvia that has been kissed by someone wearing scarlet lipstick. It garners attention in the garden from bugs, hummingbirds and humans alike. It can reach up to 3 feet tall and is hardy in zones 8 to 10. It’s beautiful paired with the bold, blooming peony and flowering daylilies.

Salvia greggii, ‘Wild Thing’ or autumn sage, is a hot pink stunner hardy in zones 6 to 9.

In addition to having a great name, ‘Wild Thing’ can reach up to 2 feet tall and has a shrubby, slightly woody appearance with blooms that delight hummingbirds.

PHOTO: MARK FONVILLE

PHOTO: MARK FONVILLE

PHOTO: MARK FONVILLE

ANNUAL SALVIAS

CULINARY SALVIAS

Salvia officinalis, ‘Icterina’ or golden leaf sage, is as beautiful as it is delicious. It grows 1 to 2 feet tall and wide with leaves that are variegated with pale green and golden yellow.

Hardy in zones 6 to 10, it is drought-tolerant once established and can be used in cooking either dried or fresh. Sage is often used in chicken and fish dishes and can be added to make a savory herbal butter.

Salvia officinalis, ‘Tricolor,’ outshines all of the culinary sages for its showy leaves, which are purple and green outlined in a striking white margin. Hardy in zones 6 to 9, it can reach 12 to 18 inches tall and can be used in any dish that calls for sage flavoring.

Salvia elegans, pineapple sage, is a summertime favorite because of its brilliant scarlet flowers and fruity, pineapple-scented leaves. It’s a late summer bloomer, hardy in zones 8 to 10. It can reach up to 4 feet tall and its culinary uses are endless. Its leaves and flowers can be used in salads or added to fruit cocktails, and its leaves also can be used in recipes in place of mint, adding a unique twist to iced tea, cocktails and ice cream.

Salvias are one of the garden’s most flexible, hardworking and easy plants. Whether used as an annual, perennial or herb, they are worthy of a spot of honor. And for this plant lover, they check all the boxes: beautiful, floriferous and in the herb garden, delicious.

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10 CARRSWOLD DRIVE CLAYTON 63105 7 Bedrooms | 6 full | 2 half baths | 7,947 sq ft Offered at $2.698 million

“Hidden by Trees You Will Find My Home” best describes the historic neighborhood where 10 Carrswold “emerges from the lawn in full sunlight.” Sitting high and overlooking the 10+ acre Carrswold Park, this Colonial Revival period home is located off one of St. Louis’ most beautiful Boulevards – Wydown. With whitewashed brick, black shutters & a steeply gabled slate roof, the home was built in 1929 and designed by renowned Martiz & Young.

Enhanced by the current owners to include a large eat-in kitchen with family room, 1st floor master suite & 3 car garage. Distinctive architecture details remain throughout: sunken living room features a fireplace with direct access to the front terrace, a light-filled sunroom with abundant built-ins & oversized dining room with fireplace will accommodate large dinner parties. The gourmet kitchen offers multiple prep spaces & attached family room for informal entertaining. The private, spacious 1st floor master suite overlooking the outdoor pool is a rare find in a historic Clayton home. 1st floor also includes a laundry room, office space, bedroom being used as an exercise area, and two guest powder rooms. 5 additional bedrooms, 4 full baths and laundry are located on the 2nd floor as well as an oversized home office with built-in furniture. A 3rd floor Rambus room with half-bath is a bonus. 3-car attached garage with extra storage space. Formal and informal entertaining is easy in this home with the gracious rooms, gardens, terraces and screened in porch with fireplace. 1st floor master suite, kitchen/family room, back yard patio and pool are all accessible without steps or thresholds. Close to Universities, Hospitals, public and private schools, biking/running trails, Clayton’s business district, and 15-minute drive to Lambert Airport!

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PICTURE THIS by lauren rechan

BRASS IS BACK 〉〉 The infiltration started several years ago as ‘French gold’ began to appear on everything from faucets to lighting fixtures. Gold and brass finishes are all the rage once again, pushing brushed nickel off the scene. Gold adds a bit of glamour to every room it touches. Here are some ideas to incorporate this old, but new again, trend in your home.

APPLY GOLD PAINT TO PANELING, trim or furniture to get an exquisite pop.

BRASS LEG CHAIRS and a modern chandelier take this traditional room to the next level of chic.

BRASS SHINES in this beautiful exposedpipe shower. It’s an elegant addition to any bath.

JUST WHEN WE THOUGHT POLISHED nickel was ‘it,’ designers now are pairing hardware, lighting and seating in brass finishes in the kitchen.

YOU MIGHT REMEMBER this door hardware at your grandma’s house, but the look is being revived.

YES, GOLD IS EVEN making a comeback at the dinner table. This set from Diane Von Furstenberg is a modern twist of the ’70s!

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A BRASS/LUCITE COMBINATION in furniture is hugely popular. This bar cart (also a new must-have) will add glamour to any space.

A BRASS CANOPY BED is a showstopper. It makes a statement paired with traditional or modern touches.

BRASS IS NO LONGER JUST for traditionalists. Here, sleek lines are complemented by gold finishes.

AN EASY WAY TO GET THE LOOK? Simply change out your old hardware for new, shiny pieces!

Avery Chair Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Waterworks Regulator Kitchen Faucet Immerse

A VERY TRADITIONAL BUTLER’S PANTRY is amped up a notch with transitional Morris pendants in gilded iron.

Minka Lavery Harbour Point Foyer Pendant Holt Lighting

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32 Clermont Lane • Ladue • $2,200,000 Fall in love with this impressive five bedroom, 6.5 bathroom stunner on charming Clermont Lane.

Featuring hardwood floors, walls of windows, premium crown moldings and updated bathrooms. First floor boasts a gourmet eat-in kitchen that walks out to spectacular pool patio, bright dining room, living room with gas fireplace, family room with views of the pool, wine room, laundry and master suite with his and her private bathrooms and walk in closets. Second floor hosts four nicely sized bedrooms, three updated bathrooms and laundry. Expansive family rec room with built-ins, gas fireplace, custom bar and full bathroom. Extensively wired throughout to deliver high speed WIFI and all your entertaining needs.

35 Chesterfield Lakes Rd • Chesterfield

156 Belle Maison Lane • Creve Coeur

This gracious and stately home can be described as “a work of art.” Architectural details, soaring ceilings, walls of windows and varying rooflines are some of the features. The glass foyer opens to a great room with fireplace and maple columns defining the open spaces between the great room, formal dining room and foyer with grand staircase to the lower level. The kitchen designed by Brooks Berry & Associates features fine craftsmanship and design as well as professional quality appliances.

Beautiful two-year-old home with incredible upgrades and impressive finishes. First floor offers a grand entry, two story living room with beautiful views of the backyard and gas fireplace, master suite with his/her walk-in closets and spa bathroom, top of the line gourmet kitchen featuring high-end appliances, walk in pantry, dining room with butler’s pantry and family room with fireplace. Amazing walkout lower level with full kitchen, granite and stainless appliances, full bar and media room.

$1,975,000

$1,425,000

29 THE BOULEVARD · CLAYTON · 314·725·5100

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Outstanding two story brick home on a quiet cul de sac in Harwood Hills. Professional design featuring custom millwork, high ceilings, hardwood flooring, large windows on the first floor. Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, breakfast bar and butler’s pantry.

Master bedroom suite offers an appealing retreat with a lavish, luxury bath with custom cabinetry, separate sitting room behind French Doors and amazing walk-in closet.

$1,057,500

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HOMEWORK

DEAR HOMEWORK,

We would like to make some affordable updates to the rear of our 20-year-old ranch. As you can see, it really has no detail or color. We wonder if maroon shutters (to match the front) would help?

We also would like some low-maintenance landscape suggestions to hide the exposed concrete foundation.

Sincerely, —MODEST IMPROVEMENTS SOUGHT

DEAR MODEST IMPROVEMENTS SOUGHT,

I think adding maroon shutters to your two end windows would have a quick and easy positive impact. Flower boxes at these windows will add even more charm and detail, and a canvas awning at the sliding door reiterates the accent color and provides some useful shade.

You have a good start on your foundation plantings. I would add some ornamental grasses and iris, which will require little upkeep and give a more complete presentation. All of these changes could be installed over a weekend at minimal expense. With modest effort, you could achieve rather dramatic upgrades to your rear façade.

Thanks for asking, —HOMEWORK

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CUSTOM HOME IN CLAYTON

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

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16411 Wilson Creek Court $600,000 | Pr/SqFt: $182.32 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties Agent: Kara Kaswell 16869 Kehrsdale Drive $730,000 | Pr/SqFt: $206.68 Keller Williams Realty-Chesterfield Agent: Paige Hellmann

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1325 Shepard Road | $640,000 Pr/SqFt: $207.86 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate Agents: Kristi and J.T. Monschein

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