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The Rep’s production of Follies was a smashing hit, as attendees (including T&S’s Wendy Jablonow and Dorothy Weiner) enjoyed the show, along with a cake and champagne reception afterward to celebrate The Rep’s 50th season!

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Even the audience gets into the act during Stages’ final production of the year, the riotous Sister Act. Expect to laugh, clap and cheer your way through the fun musical.

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from the editor's desk I have always admired people who attend functions several times a week—galas, concerts, plays—as if it were the most natural thing in the world to go home after work, get all dressed up and be out till midnight. (Yes, there are people who do that!)

So with the fall theater season gearing up, I bravely replied ‘yes’ to three local show openings in one week. (I don’t want to sound like a curmudgeon, but my idea of the perfect weeknight involves yoga pants, TV and a bowl of granola—maybe with bananas on top.)

In a familiar pattern, anxiety built up as the clock ticked closer to showtime. Do I have to change my clothes? When should I leave to get there before it starts? And most important, Will I have enough time for dinner? Fortunately, I talked myself off the ledge—so out to the shows I went. Guess what? The only eventful thing that happened was ... a miraculously good time!

Rather than the anticipated evenings of fidgeting, yawning and craning to see better, I laughed, cried and clapped my way through hours of first-rate entertainment.

So which shows were they? First came The Rep’s season opener, Follies, a moving Sondheim musical about the regrets and disappointments of life (Happy 50th season, Rep!). Then the immensely clever and delightful A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder at The Fox (the Tony Best Musical of 2014).

Last was the season finale at Stages, Sister Act, which elicited so much glee from the audience, it was hard to catch all the lines!

And to think I almost missed them for a few extra hours of sleep and a bag of granola.

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The Assistance League of St. Louis is one of 121 chapters nationally and was formed 29 years ago. It has 416 members (30 percent of whom volunteer full-time; one of whom is a man) and no paid staff.

Members, Reese says, come from all walks of St. Louis life—retired businesswomen and nurses, parttime school teachers and realtors.

“The ways we help are very much by design. We look for niches,” says Reese, who was a volunteer for seven years prior to her one-year appointment as president. “We help the underserved and the notserved-at-all.”

Children also are the recipients of this gentle kindness: Operation Hug delivers teddy bears to hospitals and shelters; My Own Fun Stuff refers to toys and activities for quiet play supplied to hospitalized children. (Last year, 90 members distributed 24,881 activity packets to 17 area hospitals). The local chapter’s largest program, Operation School Bell, provides uniforms to carefully selected children in 42 schools across St. Louis City and County.

Over the span of 58 days, nearly STUDENTS TAKE STEPS TO SUCCESS. 3,500 children who qualify for free or reduced lunch are bussed to the nonprofit’s headquarters in Ellisville for measuring and fitting.

Each child then receives two pairs of pants, three shirts, a fleece jacket, six pairs of underwear, six pairs of socks, a toothbrush and toothpaste. “You wouldn’t believe how many kids are excited about getting a toothbrush,” Reese says.

Meanwhile, in the fall and spring, Steps to Success—in partnership with Shoe Carnival—fits and gives footwear to more than 3,300 children at 30 area elementary schools. The shoes are athletic, current and acceptably cool. Three pairs of socks also are included. “It makes them so happy. They feel like they fit in,” Reese says.

In addition to the necessities Project ROSE supplies at shelters, are ‘first night bags.’ These contain what Reese calls ‘comforts’—slippers and nightgowns, comfy things to ease distress and help restore a battered sense of self. Once a month, with the same intention, the league delivers party supplies to the shelters—food and a big cake. “Simple things,” Reese says. “Things to lift the spirit.”

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mostly because I’m not a cute crier—you know, the kind you see in the movies, the beautiful woman who has a single tear falling down her cheek. No, when I cry, I am a sobbing, snotty mess. So I just don’t cry unless, of course, one of my kids leaves for college. And then I wail (always in the privacy of my own home, or some hotel, as my husband stands by knowing that anything he does will just be met with more sobs).

This fall was the sixth time I sent a child off to college. You would think all those times would start running together, but I can remember the first time I left my son at Arizona State University in the blinding sun, wondering how he would ever survive the heat.

And all the times he pulled out of the neighborhood to make the drive to Tempe. Each and every one.

Now it is my daughter’s turn. The first year of college for her was, what’s the right word? Well, let’s say it didn’t go as planned. After spending so much time searching for the perfect college, you don’t really think about what happens if it isn’t. High school counselors should do us all a favor and tell us there are kids who transfer after their first year of college. Mine did it, and the world did not end.

Most of us have raised pretty smart and independent kids; they know when something isn’t the right fit. If we have done our job as parents, we will actually listen to them when they tell us. Of course, we will try to convince them otherwise because we need to be sure to give them a lecture about sticking things out, walking to school in the snow barefoot, and working in the factory to support our family at the age of 15. You know, be a parent.

Look at the bright side: the wrong college is not as serious as the wrong spouse. The break-up may feel painful at first, but most of it can be handled via email and a few phone calls. No attorneys need to get involved, no need for college spousal support. And a year wiser makes your child a bit more sure of what they really want in a college.

So you put the ‘scrap year’ behind you, and next thing you know, you find yourself standing in a dorm room again, wondering if all her stuff is going to fit in a tiny little closet. Then it’s time to say goodbye, so long, see you soon. You give her a hug and kiss, and whatever you do, you don’t turn for one last look because you feel the tears starting to form.

And just like last year, the song from Hall & Oates pops into my head. ‘She’s gone. Oh I, oh I’d better learn how to face it ... ’ And then I start crying in a hotel room in New Orleans. While my husband watches and waits for it to pass. Back in St. Louis, I close the door to her room because I can’t stand to walk by it without her in it (or look at the huge mess she left). And like every other year, after I am all cried out, I realized I did my job as a parent. My child is gone, just like they are supposed to be and ‘I think I’ve got it, got the strength to carry on.’ (I promise to be funny next week).

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We all knew it already ... but our SAINT LOUIS ZOO was named the

nation’s ‘Best Free Attraction’! That was

in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards Program. All the more reason to head over there for the World Rhino Day Celebration Sept. 24.

Among other activities, you can purchase a painting made by the zoo’s rhinos. Really.

Hometown beauty KARLIE KLOSS graces the cover of next month’s Women’s Health. Did you know she is an avid runner? “(Working out) is the best gift you can give yourself.” That’s one of the many sentiments she shares in the magazine interview. The 24-year-old is an NYU student these days (in addition to being a supermodel). Did you know she has 34 Vogue covers to her credit?

One good deed deserves another.

Local philanthropist MARY PILLSBURY WAINWRIGHT and her parents have been honored by the Washington University Department of Music, which has named its recently renovated concert and recital hall The Pillsbury Theatre. Pillsbury Wainwright, a singer, has performed widely in NYC, including at the legendary Cafe Pierre, the Plaza, the Waldorf and Rockefeller Center.

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Bridgeton Lambert-St. Louis International

Airport is no more. Our airport, located north of the city in Bridgeton and environs, hasn’t relocated, but it is changing its name. To what ‘those in the know’ believe will be more traveler-friendly, for some reason: St. Louis International Airport at Lambert Field. I could see how some folks who’ve never visited our fair city might wonder whether the Lambert in the former name was another municipality, as St. Paul is to Minneapolis and Fort Worth is to Dallas. Or something like that.

But that would give short shrift to a man responsible for transforming farmland into an airfield and who, in his day, was an aviation giant as noteworthy as Charles Lindbergh, only the latter gained forever fame by flying across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Paris.

We’d wager most St. Louisans above the age of, say, 12 know who Lindbergh was. But reportedly less than 20 percent know of the man with the surname Lambert who learned to fly with a pair of brothers surnamed Wright. Or that he lured Lindbergh to The Lou for air races here, where the famous aviator decided to stay on as a flight instructor. Or, and count me among them, what the rest of his name was: Albert Bond Lambert.

Lambert’s graded and drained acreage was eventually paved, of course, and as the 20th century unfolded, became an epicenter of aircraft, (later spacecraft) manufacturing. (Does BRIDGETON the name McDonnell ring a bell?) Editor’s note: Copy editors at publications throughout the metro will be hard-pressed to let anything other than ‘Lambert-St. Louis’ slip through their itchy little keyboard fingers. Maybe the hyphen made it stick for so long. That said, how long will it be before ‘…at Lambert Field’ drops off, never to be seen or heard again? No wonder Lambert’s descendants are wary.

You might have needed a kayak to get out of the Dillard’s department store at Chesterfield Mall a couple of weeks ago, but last time we checked, they don’t sell kayaks there. A water main busted, flooding the top floor, and flowing throughout to muck things up, there and on the lower two levels. (Amazingly, we hear, no other stores were seriously affected.) Firefighters were able to stem the flow, but lord knows after how many gallons poured into the store on a Wednesday about 9:30 a.m. A Dillard’s veteran says most workers

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on the morning shift probably would have arrived just about then, and one shot from TV news video showed employees milling around outside. Another shot showed water gushing out of side doors. There was no word from the company on when the store would be able to reopen, or what workers would do in the interim.

(Look at laundry instructions on wet merchandise?)

There are several other Dillard’s locations in the metro, and maybe they could accommodate a few extra people while the mess is cleaned up. But that’s just speculation.

No one answered the phone at the store a few days after the epic flood, and the least we’d expect from upper management is an outgoing message letting curious and oblivious customers know that the store would be closed indefinitely and, meanwhile, recommend shoppers visit the Galleria or some other Dillard’s store.

Alas, we let the Chesterfield Dillard’s phone ring at least 20 times and … nothing.

Centene marches on. So far, Clayton has been marching to the same drummer, since plans for the managed-care provider’s ambitious downtown expansion plans recently got a nod from the city’s planning commission.

But it wasn’t a slam-dunk: There may not be as many street-spanning skywalks as originally proposed. The four-‘subdistrict’ plan, much of which includes what has for so long been affectionately called the ‘Clayton hole,’ goes before the Board of Aldermen next. Of late, the company purchased the retail spaces on the street level in The Crescent condo complex, which company

officials say should lend it more continuity as its plans start to unfold. Retail outlets now range from a coffee shop and restaurant to a bank and fitness center. (And, natch, a nail salon.) Meanwhile, some condo residents are miffed, contending the plan as it stands will impact everything from traffic to the choice views across the toney city’s skyline from their vantage point ‘down the hill’ on Carondelet Plaza. Indeed, with 2,000some brand-new positions at Centene, there could be that much more rush-hour traffic on streets that are snarled enough. Most of the cars should be latemodel, though, since the average Centene position will command $70,000 or so. And, if what the Fortune 500 company has already built in Clayton is any indication, the architecture will be intriguing. Treatment on the exterior of an existing building (Forsyth and Hanley) positively shimmers. It was named Best New Building in 2011 by our friends at the RFT. Going forward: One rendering of the proposed 1,000-seat auditorium shows a green (planted) roof.

The Loop Trolley system is looking more and more like an honest-togoodness transit system, beyond those anachronistic tracks in the street on Delmar Boulevard and beyond, on the way to a southeast terminus at the History Museum in Forest Park. Wires are going up on poles. That’s right, the system will run on electricity, just like MetroLink and many other light-rail and subway systems do around the country. No diesel fumes here. While workers install

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the overhead wires, detours will be necessary here and there throughout the process. By the time you read this, wire work is expected to have been completed at the Delmar-DeBaliviere intersection and begun from the end of the line up DeBaliviere. Anticipated completion for that was today, but keep your eyes peeled. Important: The trolley wire is a high-voltage (600 volts), non-insulated electrical system similar to MetroLink’s, and will provide power for the trolley along the entire route. All along, the wire will be fixed at a height that will not allow contact with pedestrians or normal traffic. But to prevent serious injury … or much, much worse … people and objects must stay at least 10 feet away from the wires and avoid coming in contact with the trolley poles. How positively early 20th-century! In a few months, and especially when the trolley starts operating next year, all that will be

missing from a Delmar Loop streetscape will be autos the vintage of Model Ts and hats on pedestrians—like flat-topped straw boaters in the summer.

The journey our food takes from field to table is whimsically and well told through ‘GROW,’ a new permanent exhibit at the Saint Louis Science Center in Forest Park. (Emphasis is not on the journey it makes from mouth to intestine, because that would be alimentary.) The jam-packed, multifaceted presentation first answers simple questions as it examines the most important element of our daily lives other than smart phones: our food. Where does it come from? How does it grow? How far does it travel? Then it poses a more important one to a planet facing so much hunger: How can each of us make a difference so we

can all eat? As the Science Center contends, we all have a role to play in the stewardship of our food supply. Over an acre in area, the exhibit is the size of a very, very small farm or maybe as big as an average farmer’s market.

With its central feature a Gyo Obata-designed pavilion, inside and out are interactive features with names such as ‘water works,’ ‘botany basics’ and ‘fermentation station.’ Yes, you may re-learn the difference between a stamen and pistil, but you’ll walk away thinking about how important it is to live sustainably. Always wanted a backyard garden but were never sure how to start in such a limited space? Learn how here. You can try your hand(s) at milking a life-sized cow and compare it to the technology that is widely used today. And you may even get to meet a real one. City and suburban kids of all ages will enjoy it when farmers come to visit, bringing livestock with them.

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ORGANICS

will attend the annual Natural Products Expo East trade show Sept. 22 to 24 in Baltimore, with more than 25,000 attendees expected (rileysorganics.com) … The CAROL HOUSE QUICK FIX PET CLINIC recently surpassed 40,000 spays and neuters since opening in August of 2012. The clinic, open six days a week, provides low-cost spay/neuter surgery and wellness, along with transport services to rural areas (314.771.PETS) …

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law firm with four St. Louis locations, provides personalized will and trust packages at a fixed cost (tuckerallen.com) …

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Fantastic Finds Resale Shop, which offers seasonal decorations, as well as new and gently used furniture, clothing and accessories. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit’s philanthropic programs (alstl.org) … It’s time to save more at WACOAL OUTLET STORE, where you can take an additional 25 percent off everything in the store, except clearance merchandise, Sept. 21 through 25. Some exclusions apply; Wacoal Outlet only (855.216.5446) … MISTER GUY CLOTHIERS will host the Samuelsohn Made to Measure Trunk Show Sept. 23 and 24, also featuring the fall collection of Stenstroms shirts.

The line’s Michael Kern will attend to assist customers (314.629.2003) … Visit WILSON LIGHTING for products to create a modern farmhouse look in your home, like a Mariana Home lantern (wilsonlighting.com) … STRING ‘N SWING is proud to offer Monreal London sportswear, which was recently selected for the esteemed ‘Brands of MISTER GUY Tomorrow’ program by British luxury brand alliance Walpole (314.995.6860) … KODNER GALLERY has new works by modern and contemporary masters, including Ellsworth Kelly, Richard Serra, David Hockney, Donald Baechler, Roy Lichtenstein, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Ross Bleckner and others (kodnergallery.com) … AMINI’S offers the Cimarron, a rustic, industrial-inspired billiards table that is hand-crafted with metal components and heavily distressed, solid-raised grain ash wood (aminis.com) …

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by karyn williams SOME PEOPLE HAVE AN AMBITIOUS DRIVE to do something out of the ordinary that others just

dream about. St. Louis native Daniel Shapiro is one of those people. From an early age, the Clayton High Grad (’94) has been fascinated by the complexities of the retail industry, the ins and outs of what gets clothing off the shelves and into people’s closets. And now, after years of research and experience, he made his longtime dream a reality by creating Fourlaps, a men’s athletic apparel brand. After making it through the trying process of designing, producing and launching the collection, Shapiro notes the journey has just begun.

T&S | When did you become interested in fashion and retail?

Daniel Shapiro | I was always giving suggestions on clothing and what stores to shop. In college, I worked at Banana Republic and didn’t realize at the time that it could be a career. I majored in finance and history at Washington University and worked in that realm for the first few years after graduation.

T&S | What prompted you to make the move?

DS | I was talking to a good family friend, Stanley Tanger (who started Tanger Factory Outlet Centers), about wanting to start an apparel company, and he told me to get experience first. I started at Gap Inc. in distribution and then merchandising in San Francisco. I stayed there eight years, went to American Eagle for four, then back to Gap. But I got to the point where I said, I have to try this if I’m going to do it.

T&S | Did your experience help?

DS | It helped tremendously, and it’s also nice to have a finance background.

T&S | Why athletic apparel, and what’s behind the name?

DS | Staying fit and exercising is becoming part of people’s lifestyles, and I felt like a lot of what was out there was either not marketed at men or was overly expensive.

Fourlaps offers high-quality, functional pieces at reasonable prices. The name is based on the four laps it takes to run a mile around a track; a mile is often the first athletic milestone for someone.

T&S | Briefly explain the process of coming up with your concept and designing the brand.

DS | I brought my ideas to a branding/ marketing agency, and once we refined them, I worked with a designer on how I wanted everything to look.

T&S | You’ve partnered with Randy and Jeff Vines of STL-Style for some of the pieces, correct?

DS | Yes, their company is producing the T-shirts and hats for me. My dad went to high school with their dad. I wanted to have a tie to St. Louis since it’s such an important part of who I am.

T&S | What challenges did you face during the process?

DS | I basically had to start completely from scratch a second time because the factory I originally chose didn’t work out. But I believed very strongly in what I was doing, and as an entrepreneur, it’s all in how you deal with setbacks. There is no one else to fix your problems.

T&S | Do you hope to expand the product line?

DS | We’ve gotten a lot of incredible press and a great response since the launch in August. The key with a new brand is that you have to have new things to talk about as you move forward. Ideally, I want to stay a direct-to-consumer brand because that’s the way the market is trending. (Available at fourlaps.com) T&S | Do you have favorite St. Louis spots that are a must when you visit?

DS | I come home at least four times a year, and I have to go to two places: Mai Lee, one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants in the country, and Brasserie. It rivals a great bistro in France!

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JUSTIN FANTROY WITH WIFE JENNIFER AND SON NOAH

THERE’S A LIVING ROOM HERE AND A PRETTY GARDEN. There are toys for

children and a library of books for grownups; amid walls painted in soft, restful colors, there’s the gentle patter of conversation. “It’s a sanctuary,” says Renata Sledge, program director at Cancer Support Community Greater St. Louis (CSC). “It’s cozy,” she says of the building tucked back behind I-270 and Manchester Road.

The St. Louis affiliate opened its doors to cancer patients and their loved ones as The Wellness Community in 1993. Last year, through professionally led programs designed to provide social and emotional support and education to anyone affected by the disease, it served 1,500 people, all free of charge. One of its primary aims is to reduce the feeling of aloneness so common among cancer patients.

St. Louisan Justin Fantroy speaks to this isolation. “At first, after a diagnosis, everyone rallies around,” he says. “But gradually, over time, people move on; the phone rings less, the care packages aren’t as frequent.” And even when there’s ongoing support, he says, a person is “painfully aware” of the burden they place on family and friends. “All the usual stresses of life still exist. If my wife has had a bad day at work, hearing how sad I am doesn’t help,” explains Fantroy, who was diagnosed with lymphoma last year. “The CSC provides a place where everyone is understood.”

Sledge says the community tries to think of everything, to cater in as many ways

as possible to the needs of patients and families. Workshops address the nuts-andbolts of treatments, clinical trials, insurance and legal matters like wills and powers of attorney. Self-care classes teach yoga and mindfulness, good nutrition, cooking, how to look after hair and nails during chemotherapy, and even how to tie a head scarf. Groups led by licensed healthcare professionals address issues of bereavement, healthy coping and how to discuss your diagnosis with family members of all ages.

“Some people don’t want support groups, but just come to be around other people,” Sledge explains. The vegetable garden and craft classes in things like jewelry-making, sewing and painting also provide peaceful outlets; the kitchen and living room are comfy, homey settings for just sitting to chat. While most programs take place in the community building, some happen off-site at cancer centers in the St. Louis area.

Thanks to a stem cell transplant, Fantroy recently has been in partial remission.

Another transplant is planned for the near future. He says he has been overwhelmed

by CSC support; it has become like family, he says, and on Nov. 12 he will appear on stage at the nonprofit’s signature annual fundraiser, ‘Laughing Matters,’ an improvisational comedy show. “I guess they think I’m a funny guy,” he laughs. “It’s a pretty big honor and I’m very glad to help.” Other participants are Alison Ferring, Paul Gallant, Laurie McConnell, Joe Ortmeyer and Randy and Jeff Vines.

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HOW IMPORTANT IS IT FOR A FAMILY BUSINESS OWNER TO HAVE A CONCRETE SUCCESSION PLAN?

We believe it is critical for all family business owners to commit to a written succession plan. We recommend that the family members who own and run the business put an initial plan in place as soon as possible. The plan can be modified over time and likely will need to change over time, depending on business growth and family dynamics. In some cases, the succession plan will detail how the next generation of family members become involved in the business, and other situations may dictate that employees have a chance to purchase equity in the company.

The key ingredient in formulating succession plans is clear communication among all family member owners (including spouses) and the business and legal advisory team. The biggest reason family business owners don’t plan is inertia, and we encourage business owner clients to be prepared so that the business (and the family finances) can survive a wide variety of undesirable scenarios (e.g. a major disability or the death of a principal owner or key employee). As the expression goes, no one plans to fail, but many fail to plan. At CFG, we like to take a proactive approach and hold ‘feet to the fire’ to ensure continuity and successful transitions.

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Business owners inherently take on risks over time. The ones who are successful have taken on and effectively managed risks, and are building wealth for themselves and their families. The biggest challenges entrepreneurs face are often the ones beyond their immediate control. Death, disability, changes in the economy or industry, as well as the loss of key employees, are constant risk factors.

We often advise our clients to know both how to get into and out of a deal. Having the end in mind helps business owners understand all options along the way of business ownership. Proper planning includes understanding the value of the business, as well as what may increase or decrease that value.

One scenario we often see is family members not wanting to carry on a family business when the first generation is ready to retire. Early planning would allow business owners to evaluate non-family ownership models or sale options before the need for transition arises.

Without proper succession planning, a business owner lacks options and may be forced to make a less than ideal decision.

To fully understand options, an owner first must understand the value of their business. This can be done through a business valuation or a calculation of value. From there, owners can determine the drivers of their business, and the options when it comes time to exit the business.

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[ team player ] WHITNEY WILLIAMSON

Even with a mom who played field hockey at Denison, MICDS senior Whitney Williamson says the sport did not come naturally to her when she started playing in second grade. “It was definitely a challenge in the beginning,” she says. “But I got the hang of it because I had all my best friends playing with me, so that really encouraged me to practice and work on getting better.”

She hopes to find similar friendships and comraderie at Northwestern, where she verbally

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committed to play field hockey and plans to pursue a career in sports journalism. Northwestern is currently ranked 16th in the nation in field hockey.

“When I visited the campus, I knew it was for me,” Williamson says. “It’s beautiful; I could see the skyline of Chicago. It has a great journalism school, and everyone on the team embraces the same characterstics I value—team chemistry and helping each other.”

Many of her current teammates at MICDS have played alongside Williamson since she was in second grade. Success has followed them. The team has won the last three Midwest Championships.

“Twelve seniors left last year, so we have a new team,” she says. “My two best friends are co-captains with me, and we’ve been really trying to stress the importance of team chemistry.”

Williamson helped lead the team to its first three wins, scoring seven goals and notching one assist.

She has transitioned to a role as midfielder this year after spending most of her career at forward.

“Scoring goals is always nice, but assisting is equally satisfying,” she says. “And from midfield, I have more opportunities to do that.”

As a two-sport athlete, Williamson will focus on lacrosse in the spring, where she has helped lift MICDS to three State Championships.

talk to… [ tony adams ] When SLUH defensive back/wide receiver Tony Adams quit playing football in seventh grade, his plan was to focus on basketball. The SLUH football program and longtime coach Gary Kornfeld drew him back his freshman year, however. Adams, who verbally committed to play football at Illinois next year, has never regretted it.

Q | WHY DID YOU CHOOSE ILLINOIS IN AUGUST? A| I had 19 offers, and at first I was going to wait until the season was over to make my decision. But there

started to be a lot of pressure at the beginning of the season, and I wasn’t putting the team first because I was thinking so much about my college choice. So I decided the best thing to do was make my choice and then focus on helping the team reach State.

Q | WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT WITH FORMER BEARS COACH LOVIE SMITH, NOW THE HEAD COACH AT ILLINOIS? A| It’s crazy. I think I’ll live up to my potential. I think he’ll push me to my limits. It’s exciting and humbling.

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Brandon Miller, a freshman at John Burroughs, was sitting at Saint Louis Bread Co. flipping through his phone when he decided to search world records, track, kids. As he scrolled, he looked for the 800 meters—his favorite race.

“I was sitting with my sister and all of a sudden, I see the record for 13-year-olds (1:56.41) and there was my name!” he says. “I had no idea.” Instead of celebrating, he glanced at the 14-year-old world record in the 800 meters and set his sights on breaking it. By July, that record (1:51.23) was his as well.

“Track has always come naturally for me,” he says. “I enjoy doing it.” Coached by his mom at the Ultimate Speed Academy, Miller has athletic genes. His mom, Angela, ran track at Mizzou. His dad, Derrick, played football for the Tigers. The two met in the Mizzou weightroom and are now their three kids’ biggest fans.

Miller is participating in varsity sports at John Burroughs for the first time. He has found early success in cross country, finishing third in his first meet and first place in his second. In the winter, he’ll be a point guard on the basketball team. “I like basketball and it keeps me a normal kid, because I don’t want track to be my job right now,” he says. “I like being a teenager and all the things that come with it.”

His goals reach far beyond high school though. As he watched the Olympics in August, he eyed the track events closely. He studied Kenya’s David Rudisha, a two-time gold medalist and 800-meter world record holder.

“I like watching him run, especially because I might be racing him in four years,” Miller says. “I want to go to the Olympics in 2020 in Tokyo. I want to be the G.O.A.T—the greatest of all time.”

Q | WHAT WOULD IT MEAN TO REACH STATE YOUR SENIOR YEAR? A| It would mean everything. To win it

for Coach Kornfeld would be huge. He’s retiring this season (after 29 years as head coach).He is already a legend, but to send him out as a state champion would just add to his legacy.

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INDEPENDENT • COEDUCATIONAL • GRADES 7-12

Open House Saturday, October 22

ANDREWS ACADEMY

JOE PATTERSON Joe Patterson has been the headmaster of Andrews Academy since its inception in 1979. It was founded on progressive educational principles that demonstrate respect for each child’s development, provide grounding in basic learning tools and nurture independent thought.

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9:30 am CHURCHILL CENTER & SCHOOL

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

SANDRA K. GILLIGAN For more than 35 years, Churchill Center & School’s founding director Sandi Gilligan has been dedicated to helping children with learning disabilities reach their highest potential. She believes in empowering students by giving them the confidence and strategic tools they need to play an active role in their education and beyond.

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John Burroughs School 755 South Price Road, 63124 • 314.993.4040

COMMUNITY SCHOOL

BOB COOKE With more than 30 years of experience as an educator, Bob Cooke earned a master’s in education from Claremont Graduate University. He believes that students achieve their highest potential as confident, lifelong learners and leaders when actively engaged in hands-on learning, guided by experienced and committed teachers.

900 LAY ROAD | 314.991.0005 | COMMUNITYSCHOOL.COM

COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

REV. JOHN ROBERTS Rev. John Roberts is deeply committed to the education and nurturing of the whole child, to the glory of God. In 2003, he led the effort to begin Covenant Christian School and has been head of school since 2007. He holds three master’s degrees, including an M.A. in educational leadership.

2145 N. BALLAS ROAD | 314.787.1036 | CCSSTL.ORG

FORSYTH SCHOOL

MICHAEL J. VACHOW Appointed head of Forsyth School in 2007, Michael J. Vachow holds an A.B. from the University of Michigan and an M.A. from the Bread Loaf School at Middlebury College. He is the past board president of Independent Schools of St. Louis and currently serves on the accreditation review committee of the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and as an ISACS mentor for new heads of school.

6235 WYDOWN BLVD. | 314.726.4542 | FORSYTHONLINE.COM

JOHN BURROUGHS SCHOOL

ANDY ABBOTT Andy Abbott is committed to the school’s founding principles of providing a liberal arts education that encourages a life of service and concern for the environment. Recognized for his leadership around issues of diversity, he promotes an atmosphere of understanding, trust, respect and accomplishment. A primary focus of his for this school year will be planning a new science, technology and library facility.

755 S. PRICE ROAD | 314.993.4040 | JBURROUGHS.ORG

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KIRK DAY SCHOOL

TAYLOR CLEMENT Taylor Clement earned a B.A. from Samford University and an M.A. in learning and teaching from Lipscomb University.

Committed to preserving the high academic standards that define Kirk Day School, he sees KDS as an institution poised to engage the 21st-century learner through a balance of traditional academics and technological foresight.

Building character, confidence and success

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“Andrews Academy provides a balanced educational experience in a nurturing environment. My kids have blossoMed into very confident individuals— thanks to the weekly assembly performances that makes public speaking a breeze for the kids.

Our son received a well rounded education – academics, music, art, public speaking, sports and STEM education - that made his secondary school admission into John Burroughs an indication of Andrews Academy’s comprehensive curriculum.

Our daughter is a current student and enjoys her school days immensely, especially the Annual Science Fair which she looks forward to every year.”

KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

DR. MIKE HAVENER Dr. Mike Havener holds a B.S. in secondary business education from the University of Missouri-Columbia, an M.Ed. in educational administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, an Ed.S. in educational administration from Webster University, and an Ed.D. in educational administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

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- The Muthusamy/Amirthalingam Family

MICDS (MARY INSTITUTE AND ST. LOUIS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL) LISA LYLE With more than 30 years in education, Lisa Lyle has served as head of school at MICDS since 2007. She holds graduate degrees in both French literature (University of Pennsylvania) and private school leadership (Columbia University). She recognizes that children learn best when they have the support and encouragement to explore their passions and become the best versions of themselves.

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NEW CITY SCHOOL

ALEXIS WRIGHT New City School welcomes Alexis Wright as the new head of school. He previously served as dean of children’s programs and head of school at Bank Street College of Education in New York and is looking forward to guiding our school’s progress and purpose into the future.

5209 WATERMAN BLVD. | 314.361.6411 | NEWCITYSCHOOL.ORG

ROSSMAN SCHOOL

PAT SHIPLEY With more than 30 years of experience in public and independent education, Pat Shipley brings an enormous amount of expertise to the education and development of young children. Her personal belief in strong academics and strong character carries over into every aspect of a child’s education at Rossman.

12660 CONWAY ROAD | 314.434.5877 | ROSSMANSCHOOL.ORG

ST. JOSEPH’S ACADEMY

Teaching students to engage their world

REGINA MOONEY, PH.D. With her strong background in education administration, president Regina Mooney continues SJA’s tradition of excellence. Her leadership is exemplified through experiences on the collegiate and secondary levels. She holds master's degrees in sacred theology and divinity from Yale University and a doctorate of philosophy from Claremont University.

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URSULINE ACADEMY

DR. TINA REICHARDT President since 2006, Dr. Tina Reichardt is excited about the Academy’s success in science, coding, entrepreneurship, global education and dance, as well as the upcoming completion of a new building in January. In conjunction with Ursuline-sponsored schools worldwide, Reichardt says they provide an unmatched global perspective both in and out of the classroom.

a world of opportunity

341 S. SAPPINGTON ROAD | 314.984.2800 | URSULINESTL.ORG

WHITFIELD SCHOOL

JOHN DELAUTRE John Delautre earned a master's degree in history at Vanderbilt University and an M.Div. at Princeton Theological Seminary. A 30-plus-year veteran of independent schools, he believes the character skills of graduates are as important to their ultimate success as the academic skills required in the new global economy.

Come Visit The Wilson School!

Open House • Saturday, October 22 • 9 – 10:30 am 400 DeMun Ave. • Clayton, MO • 314.725.4999 • wilsonschool.com

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It’s never too early to tap into your children’s excitement about the best holiday ever. (Halloween, of course!)

For a fun activity this fall, try these easy marshmallow recipes perfect for even the littlest gourmet goblins.

Children learn by exploring. That’s true for the physical world and the world of ideas.

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10 oz. bag of marshmallows T. margarine or butter c. Rice Krispies T. maple syrup t. cinnamon

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1. In a microwave safe bowl, combine marshmallows, butter

and syrup. In 30-second intervals, with a quick stir between each, microwave until marshmallows are melted. Stir in spices and food coloring. Mix in cereal, stir until evenly coated with marshmallow cream.

2. Roll into baseball-size balls. Dip some cashews into melted chocolate, and let harden. Stick one chocolate-covered cashew into the top of each crispy treat ball. Decorate each ball with a jack-o-lantern face using black icing.

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20 very moist pitted dates (if not moist and sticky, soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes and drain) Granny Smith apple Cocoa powder

1. Add dates to food processor. Pulse on low until small bits remain. Stream in 3 to 4 T. hot water until paste consistency, scraping sides periodically.

2. Cut a Granny Smith apple into wedges. Spread each with date butter, being careful to plan a ‘top’ and a ‘bottom’ for each mouth. Line mini marshmallows along one date-buttered apple and top with another. Dust exposed side of top apple with cocoa powder.

Recipes adapted from Dandies Marshmallows.

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ABOUT THE CLUB When Kathy Favazza’s daughters started at Villa di Maria Montessori School in

Kirkwood a year ago, she was anxious to get to know the school community. So at the first PTA meeting, she readily volunteered to spearhead the book club when someone was needed. “I’m fairly new to the group, but it’s been pretty steady throughout the years,” she says. “There are always around eight to 10 people who participate.”

The club, which started in 2012, meets quarterly. “When it first started, they would meet at member homes, but there are almost 30 zip codes represented at Villa, so they moved to the school for a more central location. Now, we have a consensus that it’s more fun to meet out!” While they always start with intriguing conversation about the latest read, getting the chance to socialize with other parents in the school community is part of it as well. Because of this connection, books related to Montessori education have made it onto the reading list, but Favazza says she wants to broaden the focus even more to include various genres. “I love input when making a selection,” she says. “I don’t want to pick only what I like. It needs to be inclusive. And then I can use my role as administrator to come up with thought-provoking questions and discussion points.”

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ABOUT THE BOOK Everyone knows the ultimate underdog story

of David and Goliath about a shepherd boy who took down a mighty warrior with only a small rock and a sling. In David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants, Malcom Gladwell challenges readers on how they think about obstacles and being at a disadvantage, providing new ways to look at various situations considered to be setbacks.

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WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE?

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THE PERCEPTION AMONG TEENS (and their parents) is that where you go to college is the most important determinant for future success. In fact, a whole cottage industry of college prep has sprung up around this concept, with specialized tutoring, camps, publications, consultants, and ACT/SAT prep classes.

But according to research, the Ivy League mythology is just that, a myth.

In his book, Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be, Frank Bruni cites research showing the majority of Americanborn CEOs of the top 100 Fortune 500 companies did not attend elite universities, and there was no pattern in where they went to school. The Platinum Study

by Michael Lindsay studied 550 American leaders, including 250 top CEOs, and he found more than twothirds graduated from non-elite schools. This finding is consistent whether you are talking about Pulitzer Prize winners or leaders in the fields of science and engineering. Many studies have documented where you go to college has little predictive value for future

earnings or levels of well-being.

We need to focus young people on a different model: It’s not where you go to college that matters, it’s how you go to college. How well do you use what the university offers, and what do you demand of it? The important thing is to focus on using these years to come of age, bust out of your comfort zone, create fresh outlooks on life, and draw strength and confidence from navigating new experiences and connecting with diverse people.

I discourage grads from simply reproducing their high school experience with the same kinds of friends and activities. Be open to change, and approach the college process with excitement, not anxiety. Let go of the regimented, linear path to success and instead, create your own story.

Finally, why you are choosing a college is more important than where you end up. The American Freshman 2011 survey showed that 73 percent of freshmen had ‘making more money’ as a very important goal, up from 42 percent in the 1960s. Is

the drive to be accepted into an elite college really just a pursuit of getting rich? If so, it’s important to know that people driven by externals like that end up less happy and fulfilled than those motivated by reasons like finding a purposeful career and making a difference.

In the end, what really matters is who you are, not what you have. The college experience should be more about making good citizens than making careers.

Graduates should emerge as people who are original thinkers, problem solvers and creative risk-takers.

Just as you can’t measure a high school student by GPA or test scores, you also can’t evaluate a college grad by the school they attended or their grades.

What is harder to measure, but far more important, is a young adult’s level of grit, engagement, optimism, integrity, people skills, street smarts, stamina and determination. If developing these qualities in our offspring is our intention, then we need to change how we groom them for college.

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October 13, 2016

6pm – 7pm • KHS Information in the Denver Miller Gym KHS principals, department heads, athletic directors and coaches will answer questions about course and activity selection.

Tours of the campus begin at 6pm and run every 5 minutes. Last tour begins at 6:40pm.

Meet outside the David Holley Gym 7:00 pm: David Holley Assembly Hall Presentation by KHS Principal Dr. Mike Havener Join us for an evening of valuable information for you and your future KHS student.

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MADE FOR MIRAN

BY KARYN WILLIAMS

What do you get when you combine a prominent St. Louisan, a big celebration and a custommade gown? You can see for yourself at Stages’ upcoming Applause! Gala Nov. 11. That’s when the much-loved theater group hosts its 30th anniversary event, which, among other highlights, will feature arts supporter Miran Halen in a gown designed for her by Stages costume designer Brad Musgrove. The statuesque Halen is a singer and the wife of St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concertmaster David Halen. The custom-designed gown was an auction item from last year’s Stages gala, purchased by local philanthropist Mary Strauss specifically for Halen to wear during her vocal concert performances.

Miran Halen with Stages costume designer Brad Musgrove and his sketch of the dress PHOTO : SUZY GORMAN

T&S | How did the dress come about?

MIRAN HALEN | At last year’s Stages gala, Mary bought

an auction item for a custom gown to be made by Brad Musgrove. She told me she wanted me to have the experience and get a spectacular gown made for this year’s gala and for performing. It was quite a shock! She’s always been my mentor and best friend, and she’s taught me so much about life, art and what you can give back to the community. It’s truly a gift of love.

T&S | Have you always been interested in fashion?

MH | Yes, even as a little girl I was interested in clothing and

makeup. I would buy paper dolls and dress them up in fabulous clothes and look through magazines. My mother was always very well-dressed and was interested in French couture. I was born in Korea, and when I lived there, it was all about a tailored, almost couture look. I grew up watching my mother wear stunning dresses. As a performer in the opera, we always have costumes, and I look at each one as part of the theme.

T&S | Have you ever worn a custom gown before?

MH | Not really. I always buy them and have them altered.

This is one of a kind. The fact that it’s Brad’s own creation is quite something.

T&S | Tell me about the designer, Brad Musgrove, and your partnership on this.

MH | He said he was very excited to work with me, and the

feeling was mutual! He was a dancer and choreographer before becoming a costume designer, so he knows the human body really well and knows what is attractive to women. He is so talented. When we met, I felt like I had known him for 20 years. The chemistry was perfect, and we clicked right away.

T&S | What was the process like?

MH | Brad initially sent me a very detailed email asking specific questions about my style and what I liked: my favorite

actress, favorite designer, favorite style of architecture, a color I would never wear, what silhouettes I liked, etc. It took me a few days to get that together! Then we met for the first time over lunch, and he presented me with three sketches— and they all looked like my dream gown! I didn’t think I could pick just one, but we did, and we both agreed on it.

T&S | Were you surprised at how much you loved it right away?

MH | Before I met Brad, I reminded myself I was getting the

dress as a gift and to just enjoy it. But when I saw the sketch, I said, This is it! Other than one very slight change, there was not a single thing we altered from the original drawing. It is my dream dress.

T&S | Were you involved with the fabric selection?

MH | Yes, we spent a weekend in New York and went to

a fabric store and two other accessory stores there. The moment we found this lace-embellished fabric with applique and beadwork, we both agreed on it. Brad did my initial fitting about a month or two after we found the fabric, and we had a total of four fittings.

T&S | What was your favorite part about the whole experience?

MH | Although I’ve been to New York several times, I had

never been to the Garment District. I loved going into the different stores and seeing what’s on trend. And I got to see two wonderful Broadway productions.

T&S | Have you thought of how you will accessorize it?

MH | The dress is like its own jewelry. It’s very dramatic, and

the color complements my dark hair, so I don’t think I need much at all. I’ll put on some earrings, wear high platform shoes, and that’s probably it!

The mind can play tricks on us; the brain is the only organ in the body that can ask a question about its own malaise. What are we to do when the thing doing the thinking is sick? How do we get an accurate read on reality when stress or grief or hormone levels are so high, we can’t see the forest for the trees?

How do we, quite simply, keep our heads straight for the challenges life throws in our path?

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Loss of a Spouse Nothing marks the passing of time quite like the loss of a spouse, and few events are as painful, says Rebecca Edwards, therapist and owner of Mind Over Matters. “You may be unsure you’ll ever get over it, and you may feel you have neither the energy nor desire to heal.” Edwards says. In addition to deep sadness, a grieving loved one may experience physical symptoms.

Sometimes, a person may feel like they have the flu or a perpetual cold, or have aches and pains. This can be due to a lack of self-care. “When you are sad, it’s so easy to skip meals or gravitate toward bad eating habits,” she says. “Eating healthy and drinking lots of water to stay hydrated is of utmost importance.”

Edwards says when speed is such a big part of today’s world, grief ought to be the last thing we rush; it can take years to process emotions. But we may feel there’s no time, that our friends’ patience for our grieving process might wear thin. Edwards stresses the value of a professional counselor, where there’s the invitation to talk and to move at one’s own pace. “Talking about loss is very therapeutic. It can bring great comfort to remember who your loved one was, to tell his or her story,” she says.

Edwards suggests many ways to honor the deceased: Create rituals around anniversaries, hold celebrations for their birthday, make a memory album, wear your spouse’s wedding ring on a chain around your neck or have it fused with your own, listen to other people’s memories of them. “All these things will keep them alive in your mind and in your heart,” she says.

Kenneth McCain, counselor with KM Group Counseling Services, cautions that our first instinct often is to close ourselves off. “But that’s the worst thing you can do,” he says, adding that a first step should be to call your doctor to make them aware of the situation. While a few days of retreating from usual daily activity is normal, an extended period might indicate a more serious problem.

“If after two weeks you still can’t pull yourself out of bed, it’s time to seek

help,” McCain says.

He recommends support groups and says that even if a person isn’t religious, they shouldn’t rule out a church group.

“Most of us have some kind of spiritual foundation,” he notes.

While some people never consider finding someone else, others are wary of a life alone. But McCain advises caution.

“Before we start looking for another person to fill the void, we have to be sure we’ve gone through all the stages of grief,” he says. “That means coming to grips with complexities like guilt— things we said that we shouldn’t have; things we should have said, but didn’t.”

Adjusting to Retirement There’s a lot more to retirement than more frequent rounds of golf. But keeping busy, says Monique Waldman of Soul School Counseling, is key to adjusting to life after work. “To keep our souls alive, we have to keep active,” she stresses. “But not just our bodies, our minds as well.” Waldman explains that people in retirement are prone to depression. “They feel that life has passed them by.”

Counselor Sara Hoffstot agrees: “Often, there’s a problem of reconciling one’s dreams with reality. People have ideas about what retirement will look like (golf, travel and so on), but the truth is, once the honeymoon period’s over, there can be a real sense of loss,” she says. Hoffstot cites financial anxieties and loneliness as risks to mental wellbeing. “You may have retired,” she says, “but maybe your friends haven’t yet.

And you may be reckoning with a nest egg that in reality isn’t as big as you thought.” A retiree, she says, even may realize they have to go back to work to make ends meet.

If loneliness is an issue, Waldman says social media can help. “Things like Facebook and LinkedIn can have real value for older people. They may have lost touch with old friends, and it’s a wonderfully easy way to reconnect with one’s root system.”

Both counselors agree that

volunteering can provide joy and purpose. “I encourage people to stay plugged in,” Hoffstot says. “If you’re missing structure, getting involved in the community can really help.” She suggests avid readers might help out at the library, a gardener might turn a green thumb to a community garden project. “If you’re a grandparent and love children, volunteer at your grandchildren’s school; if you love babies, sign up to be a ‘rocker’ at your local hospital,” she says.

Waldman says one of her main goals is to help older people feel excited by their lives, and empowered to take on new things. She offers classes in EFT (emotional freedom technique), a process designed to remove emotional blocks and help people move on to the next phase. It is used by therapists, chiropractors and physicians, has roots in Chinese medicine, and involves spoken affirmations and tapping on meridian points, she explains. “Even if you don’t believe it, it really does work,” she says. “Over the course of a single month, you’ll see significant changes to your emotional state and your ability to handle your life.”

Hoffstot’s emphasis, meanwhile, is “to help people fall in love with themselves again,” and she encourages older people to recognize that we never stop growing. Retirement, she says, offers a wonderful opportunity to ‘level up’: “Change, metamorphose, find a new you. It’s terribly exciting.”

Hormones and Mental Health Women’s health psychologist Dr. Diane Sanford says human beings spend 80 percent of the time worrying about the future and 20 percent regretting the past. “We have to find a way to live in the present moment,” she says.

Sanford is owner of Midwest Mind Body Health Center and teaches classes on self-care and stress reduction. She is writing a book about how changing lives, moods and bodies interact. She explains that women often experience life cycle changes around the same time as hormone fluctuations—

adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum and peri-menopausal periods—all can influence greatly one’s ability to cope with the day-to-day. During pregnancy in particular, she recommends that women are screened for stress levels because studies show that 80 percent of women who experience anxiety in the third trimester will have a postpartum episode of some kind. Such episodes can range in severity from baby blues to clinical depression, and obsessive compulsive and posttraumatic stress disorders.

Melanie McKean, psychiatrist at St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute, says that mood swings associated with ‘premenstrual dysphoric disorder’ (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, ought not be mistaken for bipolar disorder, even though symptoms may appear similar. “Some of the symptoms might overlap and at times resemble those of bipolar disorder, but usually, once a woman’s period starts, they go away very quickly,” she says.

PMDD is characterized by depression and hopelessness, anxiety and tension, and irritability or anger. “A woman simply might be unpleasant to be around,” McKean says. While the exact cause of PMDD isn’t clear, underlying depression and anxiety are common and may point to the possibility that the hormonal changes prior to a menstrual period may worsen the symptoms of mood disorders.

McKean says an antidepressant taken mid-cycle in advance of a period can be helpful, as can a hormonal birth control pill “to even out the peaks and valleys.” However, she adds that there are other non-medical avenues to take: A herbal-based pill called Vitex can help with mood for some women, and she recommends relaxation therapies and meditation techniques “to get you to a happy place.” As always, the benefits of good diet and exercise, she says, cannot be underestimated.

Sanford also recommends good nutrition in addition to activity, rest, stress reduction and mindfulness. “It’s so important we pay attention to what’s happening in our bodies and minds,” she says. “And then direct our attention intentionally to the moment we’re in.”

She refers to detrimental thought patterns as ‘the tigers within.’ “Our thoughts about our life—the stories we tell ourselves—are what cause us most distress. We have to get out of our heads!”

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JOIN STAGES ST. LOUIS FOR APPLAUSE! - THE 15th ANNUAL STAGES ST. LOUIS GALA, ON FRIDAY, NOV. 11, AT THE RITZ-CARLTON IN CLAYTON. This exciting evening of glitz, glamour and giving supports STAGES’ education and artistic programs, which will educate more than 3,000 local students in 2016 through sponsorships at the STAGES Performing Arts Academy, as well as during outreach programs throughout the St. Louis area.

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

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

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

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

But mostly the evening offers a chance to have a lot of fun with fellow patrons of the arts. “It’s a party,” says Lane.

“Musical theater is fun – so we focus on that.”

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The evening’s co-chairs: Lynne and Jim Turley, Nancy and Ken Kranzberg, and Pat and Peggy Sly. For tickets, please call the STAGES Development Department at (636) 449-5776.

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including speaking, swallowing and breathing, as well as appearance,” says Dr. Gregory Ward about the type of delicate surgery he and colleague Dr. Ronald Walker routinely perform. The SLUCare otolaryngology surgeons operate at one of the region’s leading centers for head and neck surgery.

In fact, the SLUCare center draws patients from across the Midwest for treatment of lifethreatening cancers, tumors, endocrine disorders, trauma and other issues of the head and neck.

“All the tissues in the head and neck are vital,” says Walker, assistant professor of otolaryngology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. “We’re trying to spare nerves and blood vessels; the higher we go in the neck, the more concentrated those become. There is a delicate balance between doing enough surgery to treat the disease appropriately and maintaining function.”

No one knows better how important that delicate balance is than Diane Anderson, a videographer from Jackson, Missouri. When she noticed white spots forming on the gums of her right jaw four years ago, her dentist suggested she see a Cape Girardeau physician. He immediately referred her to SLUCare. “He told me there wasn’t anyone in Cape who could take care of me,” Anderson says.

“He said Dr. Walker is the best when it comes to this.”

Her diagnosis was squamous cell carcinoma. Removing the cancer required several inches of her jawbone to be replaced with bone taken from her leg. While head and neck cancers are not particularly common—about 5 percent of all cancers—“there are only a few doctors in the Midwest who take care of them,” Walker notes. “So I see patients from many places in eastern Missouri and central Illinois.”

Cancers of the tongue, voice box and esophagus are the most common among oral cancers, Walker says. Other issues treated at the center include removal of non-cancerous masses and enlarged glands, such as the thyroid and parathyroid. “We focus on a team-oriented approach,” he says. “Patients see everyone at once. Afterward, a speech therapist will see patients to help them with voice rehabilitation and swallowing, if needed.” Restoring both function and appearance are key components of head and neck surgery, points out Ward, also an assistant professor of otolaryngology at Saint Louis University. “We move tissues to hide the fact that we were there. It helps people pass the ‘mall test’—walking through the mall without being noticed.”

That has worked well for Anderson. “I feel great,” she says. “So many people have told me they wouldn’t have a clue anything had been done if they hadn’t already known me.” When she found out she had Stage IV cancer, “I was scared to death,” she says. “And when they told me about the surgery, that was even scarier. Somehow I knew everything was going to be OK. I knew God was taking care of it and had put Dr. Walker here for me.”

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With that simple declaration, the Frenches traveled the world. “We traveled to see other cultures, to see how other people lived,” the 93½-year-old says. “We wanted to understand people. When we saw the news, we wanted to understand why things were happening.”

Seventy years later, French has not slowed down much. She spent the past winter in Australia with her son. However, she enjoys the comforts of home each time she returns to The Gatesworth.

She uses its limo service for shopping and short trips out. And when she suffered a fall and broke a vertebra, she used the Personal Care option, which provided 24-hour assistance in her apartment.

“What is there not to like?” says French, who moved to the residential community for seniors 18 months ago to be closer to her daughter in St. Louis. “They do everything in the world for you, and they really are the nicest people.”

French has a broad base for comparison. She has been to every corner of the world—some of them three or four times. “We didn’t travel for comfort,” she says. “It was two- or four-engine planes early on. We would land, rent a car and take off.”

By the time Jim retired from banking at age 57, the two were traveling three or four times a year.

“My favorite place in the world is India,” she says. “Everything you have read about India in books, or seen in movies or on TV, is completely true. It’s the most amazing place I have ever been.”

She and her husband also were on the first Pan American flight to China after President Nixon opened travel between the two countries. She says the Nazca Lines (pre-Colombian geoglyphs in the sand) in Ica, Peru, are truly remarkable. And she is glad she traveled to Ephesus, Turkey, where it is believed the Virgin Mary once lived. “I got to go before they started fixing it up, before it became a tourist trap,” French says.

Even today it is hard for her to put into words some of the beauty she has seen. “We were on a cruise to Antarctica a long time ago,” she says. “When they said we were going to be sighting Antarctica, everyone ran onto the deck. Not one word was spoken. No one said anything, because you know instantly when you see it, there is nothing between you and God. It’s a truly spiritual event.”

Her husband, who passed away 11 years ago, left behind bags filled with photos of the beauty they saw. Mary Ellen wrote in journals on each trip, and they are neatly boxed away in case her children or grandchildren want to read them someday. She doesn’t need to read them. The memories are still etched clearly in her mind. “It’s a wonderful world if you can get out and see how people truly live,” she says. “We saw incredible things.”

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but he sure has made up for it. “I used to run and play soccer, tennis, even some volleyball, but then I tore up both my knees,” he explains.

“My surgeon said I should probably pick a sport that’s not as damaging to them.” He was turning 40 and wanted to do something to stay in shape, so he got a bike. “At first, I thought it was really boring because I was just riding to and from work, but then I won a mountain bike through a raffle. Once I got on a trail, I felt like a kid!”

Now 63 with thousands of miles and hundreds of races under his belt, Pierce rides with the christiancycling.com club. While he does both road and mountain biking, he prefers the latter. “I like to say that riding on the road is like watching a feature-length movie, and riding a mountain bike is more like playing a video game,” he says.

“You’re constantly encountering new terrain and having to adjust to it. I’m totally engaged, and it’s a great stress reliever.”

When he first started riding, others noticed that he always wanted to be in front and suggested Pierce start racing. He was 43 at the time but decided to try it out. Since he had broken his first mountain bike after just a few rides, he purchased one that could handle his adventurous, competitive spirit. “That’s when I got into the great community of mountain bikers. They are just super cool, laidback guys who are out there to have fun.” He did more than compete, however.

Pierce has organized around 50 races over the years. “I learned from watching a couple of good race promoters, and then it’s been passed on from there,” he says. “Younger guys watched me and have expanded on what I did, so the local racing scene is really healthy right now.”

His biggest event was the Ozark Trail 100, a 100mile mountain bike race he completed in 2014, its inaugural year. “It is known as one of the more difficult 100-milers in the country because it’s all single track and very technical and challenging,” he explains. “I had never done anything of that length before, and it was a fantastic race.” One of his favorite trails is Greensfelder, maintained

by Gateway Off-Road Cyclists (GORC). “They have built a great, sustainable single track out in Eureka, and you can pick trails that are medium to intermediate grade, as well as really technical ones.”

While he says his speed is not quite what it used to be, Pierce still participates right alongside his younger counterparts. “When I’m next to a young guy during a race, I like to ask him how old his dad is,” he laughs. He’s currently getting ready for the cyclocross season this fall, a specific race course with obstacles that require bikers to dismount and carry their bikes for short distances.

“It’s another great community of riders,” he notes.

“The social aspect of biking is really big for me.

Cycling is more than just fitness and adventure. Any time I ride a trail in the area, there’s a great likelihood I’ll run into a friend doing the same thing.”

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SCENIC SALZBURG by dorothy weiner | photos by marc weiner

WHY DO PEOPLE VISIT THE ARCTIC—

ISN’T IT COLD UP THERE? AND ISOLATED? WELL, YES AND YES. BUT THOSE ARE AMONG THE VERY REASONS THEY GO. Where else can they get close enough to a beluga whale to hear it exhale? Or stand at the very top of the European continent? Or see the sun glistening over the Arctic Ocean at midnight?

Reindeer near Kirkenes, Norway

The Arctic Circle, technically the area above 66 degrees latitude, has its own rhythm of life. For travelers, especially those who have ‘been there and done that,’ there is something undeniably alluring about experiencing this largely un-touristed region. Our White Sea Expedition, run by the luxurious Silversea cruise line, hugged the northern coast of Norway, where it reaches up over Sweden and Finland, gliding east into Russian waters and stopping at remote fishing villages along the way. This was not the polar Arctic of Roald Amundsen and Frijold Nansen—no polar bears or ice floes here. And if you’re looking for museums or gourmet dining, look elsewhere (unless you consider reindeer meat a delicacy).

Yet it has its own appeal, a quieter, more cerebral allure you get from seeing a part of our planet that tourists rarely visit. There are indigenous people you’ve never heard of and cities like Murmansk, with barely recognizable names but plenty of historical significance. Life here is very different from our own, offering memories that well-heeled travelers won’t soon forget. Then there’s the ‘expedition’ aspect, which promises adventures like hikes in the tundra, tracking bird colonies along the cliffs and bobbing in the ocean on a Zodiac in search of whales.

An impressive lineup of experts accompanied us onboard—ornithologists, historians, a geologist, a botonist and a marine biologist—to enhance the experience with lectures like, The Giant Squid—Stuff of Legends and The Vikings, Raiders or Traders? So when we weren’t out ‘in the field,’ we were on Deck 6, in the theater hearing about what we just saw or were about to see tomorrow. Alternatively, the less academically inclined could enjoy coffee, wine and/or room service in their suites if they chose. Or dip into the hot tubs, if only to say they sat in a hot tub overlooking the Arctic Ocean. We may have been in the middle of nowhere, but we were still on one of the toniest cruise lines in the world, where your every wish is someone’s command.

The rugged aspects of our expedition were tempered by the place we called home for two weeks: the Silver Explorer, a ship where once you emerge from a Zodiac in the foggy mist of the Barents Sea, you might find tea and scones in your suite and a hot bubble bath. The ship’s 130-passenger maximum is serviced by no fewer than 117 crew.

Except for one day at sea, each of our 13 days included some kind of excursion. Like the morning we spent touring the first nuclear-powered ice-breaker, The Lenin (or Leenyen, as our Russian guide called it). It was fascinating to have our run of the Soviet-era ship—not quite a run, more of a closely guided tour, given the two Russian guides escorting us and the Russian Tourist Bureau staffer who accompanied our ship while it was in Russian waters.

The retired Lenin was beautifully outfitted, with polished birch everywhere and heavy brass fittings. There was an

officers’ dining room with a grand piano and a smoking lounge. Moored in the major shipping port of Murmansk (pop. 307,000), the hulking ship had been used to break ice floes in the Arctic and keep shipping lanes open. Vintage 1960s photos line its walls depicting uniformed glitterati of the era, including visiting VIPs like cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin and Fidel Castro.

Afterward, we toured Murmansk, set against a backdrop of massive concrete apartment blocks, the Soviet housing that still prevails in cities across the former USSR. Most touching was the memorial to soldiers who fell protecting

Alyosha statue in Murmansk

Murmansk during four years of shelling. Dubbed ‘Alyosha,’ a Russian endearment, it dominates the skyline with a 139-foot-tall statue of a young soldier. Not widely known to us, Murmansk was one of the most-bombed cities of World War II. Its strategic location as a transit point for supplies entering the Soviet Union from the Allies made the Nazis determined to capture it, but the Russians held them at bay.

Putting our two ornithologists to good use were our outings to view bird colonies on the Gjevaerastappan Islands in Norway, where we bobbed in the Arctic Ocean for hours, binoculars and cameras in hand. We saw kittiwakes, cormorants, guillemots, gannets, puffins and more nesting in the cliffs—and white-tailed eagles soaring above them waiting for an opportunity to snatch chicks and eggs. Was it cold? Not if you followed Silversea’s ‘Welcome Onboard’ packing list, which advised SmartWool long underwear and socks, knee-high wellies, down puffers and layers of polar fleece. Let me just say that without my Gortex gloves and earflap hat, those Zodiac outings could have gone south very quickly.

Chapoma, Dvorovaya, Pyalitsa, Zayatskiy, Lodeynaya— after a while the Russian fishing villages we visited just ran together. But Teriberka Bay, situated on an inlet of the Teriberka River, is one that stood out. We strolled around the tiny community of abandoned wooden homes and fishing boats, where generators provided the only electricity and each home has an outhouse. A new project has been undertaken here to attract weekend sport fishermen to tiny modern wooden huts, each with a coveted toilet. A ‘visitor’s center’—nothing more than a room on stilts—

there is something undeniably alluring about experiencing this largely un-touristed region. offers the huts for rent at $20 a night; for another $20, you can get three meals a day—including reindeer sandwiches.

Nearby Teriberka city was immortalized by the Golden Globe-awarded film Leviathan (2015), which captures the desolation of Arctic Russian life and the futility of battling authority, termed vlast in Russia.

Traveling back in time a few days later, the island outpost of Solovetsky in the White Sea gave us a crash course in Russian history via its most prominent feature, the 15th-century Solovetsky Monastery. A walled fortress of thick turrets and onion domes, it was an economic and political force in the 16th century, when 350 monks lived there, along with 700 peasants who served them. In later years, it became a place of exile for political and religious opponents. It was thought that after a period of reflection in its dungeon-like cells, these reprobates might reform, explained our guide, Anastasia. It’s doubtful Josef Stalin had reform in mind when he turned the island into one of his infamous gulags. We toured the cave-like rooms (where six monks would live together at a time, sleeping on the

Old stave church in Malye Korely outdoor folk museum near Arkhangelsk, Russia

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Traditional bathhouse in a White Sea village

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bare wooden pallets or the stone floor) and grasped in an instant where the term ‘monastic conditions’ came from. Now it’s home to about 10 monks in shaggy beards and floor-length black robes. They “prefer” that all women on the island wear long skirts and head coverings, Anastasia tells us, and they openly shun our visiting group of Westerners. As we sidestep plaster buckets and scaffolding, she tells us the monastery has been undergoing a face-lift for 20 years—and there’s still no end in sight.

“It’s a government project,” she offers by way of explanation.

As for wildlife sightings—a highlight of any expedition cruise—we may have been too far south for walrus and polar bears, but we saw our fill of reindeer—which in Norway are owned by the tribal people there, the Sami—and we had the distinct thrill of seeing minke and beluga whales,

Birds on Gjevaerastappan Islands

Blue poppy in North Cape, Norway

both indigenous to Arctic waters. Shy by nature, the whales allowed our Zodiacs to get close enough to hear their gentle exhale—pshhhhh.

The last stop of our cruise was, appropriately, the top of Europe: Nordkapp (North Cape) in Norway, 71 degrees latitude. This is the northernmost point in Europe (that is reachable by car), and visitors from all over the world come to its 1,000-plus-foot-high cliff, where a large, walkable plateau offers breathtaking views of the Barents Sea and the midnight sun. An open globe positioned at the edge is the symbol of this universal landmark, where a visitor’s center built in 1988 has a display of Arctic wildlife, a silent film showing the Northern Lights, and the one and only gift shop we encountered on the entire 13-day cruise—a sure sign that we were about to re-enter ‘civilization.’

Chapel on native Sami land in Finnmark, Norway

Guide at Malye Korely folk museum

Solovetsky Cathedral

Globe at North Cape

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

[ MAI LEE ]

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[ amuse bouche ] THE SCENE

Longtime Vietnamese restaurant

THE CHEF Qui Tran

THE PRICES

$4-$13 starters, $9-$14 soup bowls, $14-$22 dinners

THE FAVORITES

Salt & Pepper Calamari (or Shrimp), Golden Tofu in Tamarind Sauce, Roast Half Duck, Shrimp Stir-Fry with Butter and Egg Sauce

THREE DECADES OF BUSINESS

is a major achievement, especially for a small family restaurant.

That’s how long Mai Lee has been operating here, and not just eking out a living, but growing a devoted fan base so that if you don’t arrive by 6 or 6:30 p.m, expect to wait. The Vietnamese restaurant first opened in University City, on Delmar Boulevard near McKnight.

Then in 2010, it moved to the new mixed-use area near the MetroLink in Brentwood, and business never skipped a beat. It is a favorite of casual diners and chefs alike, who repeatedly cite Mai Lee as a place they frequent when not in their own commercial kitchens.

So what accounts for the loyal following? Most likely it’s the bold flavors (and the liberal doses of sugar in the dishes). The food tastes less ‘westernized’ than at most east Asian restaurants. The salt & pepper dishes ($20-$22) are laden with crushed black pepper and large-grain salt.

The protein in these dishes—calamari, shrimp, dungeness crab— has an incredible ‘dry-fried’ crust that is super crisp

but not the least bit burnt. And they include an intriguing clutter of flavorings: hot chili peppers, crisp garlic, scallions, all also coated with salt and pepper and oh-sodelicious to chomp down on once your protein has been gobbled up. And you almost want to chug the dipping sauce, a blend of sweetened vinegar and black pepper.

Then there are the coconut milk-curry dishes, which are intensely flavored with pungent curry spices. Our Tom Xao Lan ($19), shrimp stir-fry, had a bite that wasn’t exactly hot but had a distinct tang from cumin, coriander and other heavy spices. It was simple in its other ingredients—wood ear mushrooms in a plentiful quantity—and tons of chopped peanuts for a salty, crunchy, starchy addition.

If you prefer less saucy dishes, don’t miss the Vit Quay ($17), Vietnamese style roasted half duck. Super crispy, it comes hacked into pieces right through the bone, so you pretty much have to eat it with your fingers, while dipping each scrumptious hunk of meat and skin (and

a little fat) into Mai Lee ginger soy sauce (doused with sugar). Also sugary and very tasty is the Tom Rang Muoi ($22), a generous plateful of stir-fried shrimp in “butter garlic egg sauce.”

A traditional Vietnamese street food dish, Bun Xao Rau Cai ($8), was tasty with its sweet and vinegary flavors infusing a bowl of rice vermicelli, mixed veggies and crushed peanuts. It’s a dish often served with a fried egg roll on top, or sliced roasted meats.

My favorite plate of the evening, though, was Dau Hu Sauce Me ($13.95), fried tofu in tamarind sauce. Thick slabs of silken tofu had an appealing dry-fried golden crust and came piping hot, releasing their flavor when you bit into them. A dipping sauce of sweet vinegar (the same that accompanied our salt & pepper calamari) was thick with black pepper.

There was one little miss of the evening, our Bo Lui ($6.95), beef shish kebob skewers, which had a charred flavor. But overall, Mai Lee lived up to its reputation.

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trees, widely used in Asian dishes. They’re high in fiber and iron.

CULINARY PEDIGEE:

WOOD EAR MUSHROOMS Gill-less mushrooms that grow on tree bark, particularly elder

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SALT & PEPPER DISHES Their crunchy texture comes from a dusting of rice flour and

I went to Mai Lee University by watching my mother over the years!

big-grain salt and pepper.

VIETNAMESE BUN A traditional dish of rice vermicelli and grilled meat, served with tiny bowls of rice vinegar, cilantro and other items the diner adds as desired.

[ aftertaste ] » Mai Lee has served fresh and flavorful food for many years. I love the spring rolls and noodle bowls.

— KATHY C. WARSON WOODS

» You would have to be a pretty frequent regular to experience everything on their massive menu! It allows adventurous eaters to be adventurous, but their specialties keep the regulars coming back.

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Also in Theaters: • Author: The JT LeRoy Story • Blair Witch • Bridget Jones’s Baby • The Beatles: Eight Days a Week Opening Friday: • Girl Asleep • I.T. • Queen of Katwe • Seed

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There are two types of people in this world: those who can hack and those who can’t get the wires right on a VCR, let alone understand global computer networks. Our guess is, most Snowden audiences are made up of the latter—folks who barely can wrap their heads around a megabyte. So the movie (another anatomically correct work from Oliver Stone) is a bit of a snooze. To add, few of us work for the CIA, which means intelli-speak isn’t even our third language. And there’s an awful lot of it.

We already know the story of Edward Snowden (who copied and leaked top-secret NSA information, revealing the agency to be up to no good) and were looking forward to not a hair-splittingly accurate account, but to something meaty to chew on. Like: What does global surveillance really mean to the average Joe? And what actually would our responsibility be in the unlikely event we are smart enough to uncover massive governmental skulduggery?

One interesting element was showing Snowden’s girlfriend snapping endless pictures of her camera-phobic boyfriend: an attempt to underscore his hyper-sensitivity to privacy?

And the movie also made a point of communicating that all surveillance might simply be prevented by putting our phones in the microwave or sticking a scrap of Bandaid on our computer’s eyeball. Played sympathetically by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, the depiction of Snowden is sensitive. He comes across as a pleasant man with an absurdly brilliant mind.

Showing him this way gives us a definite clue about Stone’s opinion of the whole affair.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? If it’s your kind of thing, yes.—A.B. VIEWED AT LANDMARK TIVOLI

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Oktoberfest St. Louis Pretend you’re in Munich for the weekend with German music, giant pretzels and, of course, 1-liter beer steins! Check out the kids’ tent on Sunday for lebkuchen (cookie) decorating and more.

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Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival Listen to live Latino bands, enjoy a margarita and authentic foods, and take the kids to the Los Niños Activity Corner.

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Strange Folk Festival Join more than 200 artists who will transform Lafayette Square into whimsical, interactive exhibition spaces. There will be local bands, a photo booth with wild birds, and a pop-up museum.

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Kids’ Flea Market The Magic House Free | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. magichouse.org

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Farm Fest Brookdale Farms | $15-$20 Corn maze opens at 1 p.m., concert at 3 p.m. | wil92.com

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of janet mcafee real estate AFTER BEING TRANSFERRED TO ST. LOUIS FOR A JOB FOUR YEARS AGO, Jeanine and Mark

New Listing | Clayton | $895,000

Picture perfect 2-story traditional home in sought after Claverach Park has been totally renovated and designed for today’s lifestyle with beautiful architectural details throughout. A gracious entry welcomes you to formal and informal spaces; you will love the light filled rooms, newer eat-in kitchen, custom cabinets, granite counters, and adjacent family room. Wonderful en suite Master Bedroom with coffered ceiling, two organized closets and large private bath.

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Lohmann looked for a home suitable for their family of four. They wanted a great public school district, a cozy neighborhood and a home that could contain two growing boys.

They found just what they wanted in the four-bedroom, 5,300-square-foot home on Windrush Creek, located in the Ladue School District. With a finished basement and plenty of room for their kids to run around, the Lohmanns had just one issue: the backyard.

“The only thing we didn’t like about the house was the backyard, because at the time it was ugly,” Lohmann says. “So we added land and acreage, and we embarked on a one-year project to put in landscaping, a pool and hot tub.”

After buying some land from the neighbor behind their home, the Lohmanns created a space that provided many of their greatest memories during their four-year stay in St. Louis. “I just loved the general feel we had in the back,” she says. “Putting the fence in was amazing because our two dogs could run free. And when we sat outside, it was so secluded and peaceful. You could listen to the birds, have some wine and relax. No one could see you. We designed the area to create a parklike setting, it really made the house feel complete.”

Because of the St. Louis weather, Lohmann says they spent much of April through October in their yard with family and friends. But when the weather turned cooler, plenty of entertaining took place indoors as well. She loved spending time in her kitchen, which is centrally located in the open floor plan. The basement was also a favorite spot of the family. “I loved the basement because it didn’t feel like a basement,” she says. “Just the windows and size of it made it a great gathering space. We had a pool table, full bath and even turned the extra room into a fitness room.”

The Lohmanns, who experienced another job transfer, already miss the complete package they left, with the school district, the yard and the interior. “The fact is that it has the best entertainment flow and so much space to live,” she says. “That, to me, is what sold it to us, and I would hope someone else feels the same way.”

710 South Hanley Road, Unit 10A Clayton $424,900

5105 Lindell Boulevard Cwe $1,495,000

9847 Litzsinger Road Ladue $6,650,000.

30 Bellerive Country Club Town & Country $1,795,000

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$3,775,000

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$3,500,000

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$3,385,000

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$987,000

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$339,000

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$979,000

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$299,000

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$949,500

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$275,000

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$924,000

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$879,000

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$224,900

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$850,000

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$216,900

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$849,900

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$845,000

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$835,000

$3,300,000

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$799,900

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$784,900

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$2,389,500

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$775,000

$2,350,000

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$774,500

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$165,900

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$156,000

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$67,900

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$769,000

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$1,775,000

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$669,000

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$1,750,000

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$640,000

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$1,699,900

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$749,900

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$1,120,000

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$1,100,000

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$999,900

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$574,000

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$439,000

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$424,900

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$255,000

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$220,000

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$214,000

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$150,000

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$79,900

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$499,000

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$487,000

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$479,000

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$439,500

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$999,000

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$409,000

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$995,000

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$369,900

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$989,000

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$364,900

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HOMEWORK] DEAR HOMEWORK,

We love our gorgeous-on-the-inside home but feel like it needs a major face-lift­—specifically our flower beds. A few years ago we took out giant bushes and planted peonies and hydrangeas. We still have so much space that we don’t know what to do with it. I’d also really like to replace a tree the previous owners took down, but we don’t know what to plant. I’m hoping for something that will eventually create shade. Also, anything we can do to freshen up the façade of the house?

Sincerely, —CAN SIMPLE CHANGES MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE?

DEAR CAN SIMPLE CHANGES MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE?,

I love the symmetrical Arts & Crafts design of your home. You can definitely make the planting in your existing beds denser, placing shorter growing plants in front and taller ones in back. Your lawn is not big enough to plant any shade trees, but you could plant a tree between the sidewalk and street.

I would suggest reinforcing the home’s existing character. Architectural changes might include a more mellow color palette and wooden benches at the porch that also could serve as railings. Giant ceramic urns at the sidewalk and a new porch lantern complete the upgrades.

For the landscape changes, I would border the lawn panels with a low evergreen hedge. In front of the planting beds’ stone retaining walls, use a dense planting of purple iris and add some soft, ornamental grasses to fill it out. Normally, I would plant a tall evergreen at the sides of the front elevation (to soften the presence of the neighboring houses), but in this case, the angled walls of the façade are too unique to cover up.

Hope you find these ideas useful, —HOMEWORK

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13820 Wellington Manor $805,000 | Pr/SqFt: $222.56 Coldwell Banker GundakerDes Peres/Kirkwood Agent: Maureen Bahn

700 E. Madison Ave. $720,000 Pr/SqFt: $244.40 Laura McCarthy-Clayton Agent: Lizzy Dooley 639 Simmons Ave. $765,000 | Pr/SqFt: $268.42 RedKey Realty St. Louis Agent: Colette Brasier

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8029 Daytona Drive $629,000 | Pr/SqFt: $244.75 RedKey Realty St. Louis Agent: Steven Engel 8109 Westmoreland Ave. $810,000 | Pr/SqFt: $318.77 Laura McCarthy-Clayton Agent: Diane Rosenfeld 314 Gay Ave. $969,000 | Pr/SqFt: $294.26 Janet McAfee Inc. Agent: Heidi Long

KIM CARNEY WITH DAUGHTERS EMMA (LEFT) AND GRACE AT PINK MAGNOLIA

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Fine Art & Antique Evaluation Events

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PHOTO: BILL BARRETT

Auction sales are a matter of public record which can expose your personal business. All of our sales information remains private and confidential for both the buyer and the seller. Don’t gamble with your fine art assets!

by alexa beattie Kim Carney is Ladue through and through. Born and raised in the genteel suburb, she attended its public schools and returned there after graduate school. Her degree at UMSL was in counseling, and for five years, she worked as a family therapist serving an inner city population. She says she came to real estate after her own house search.

“I discovered I was doing a better job than my agent, and I became obsessed with it,” she says. “It suits me to be my own boss!” Carney lives with her twin daughters, 12, who attend Ladue Middle School.

ladue » WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT?

I have two: Sportsman’s Park for the crispy chicken ranch salad and Lester’s Sports Bar & Grill for the brisket quesadilla.

WHERE DO YOU GRAB A GOOD CUP OF COFFEE? At home. I have a Keurig, and I brew my own Starbucks.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE STORE?

The little boutiques at Colonial Marketplace and along Clayton Road.

WHICH PARK/OUTDOOR SPACE DO YOU MOST ENJOY?

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I walk everywhere—to Shaw Park and downtown Clayton.

Where we live, everything’s so close; we have the best of all worlds.

9772 Old Warson Road $1,200,000 | Pr/SqFt: $276.24 Gladys Manion Inc. Agent: Gina Bundy

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT LADUE?

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I have two: Fair Oaks off Lay Road and Colonial Lane off Gay Avenue.

560 Warren Ave. $782,000 | Pr/SqFt: $282.72 Reid Case Group LLC Agent: Ellen Reid

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The excellent public schools.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE STREET?

WHAT SETS LADUE APART FROM OTHER AREAS IN ST. LOUIS?

The beautiful architecture, lot sizes and unique neighborhoods. It’s so great for families.

NOTEWORTHY: KIM CARNEY IS AN OVARIAN CANCER SURVIVOR. SHE DONATES 10 PERCENT OF ALL HER SALES TO SITEMAN CANCER CENTER. SHE CONSISTENTLY IS VOTED COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER’S TOP SINGLE AGENT.

29 Glenview Road · Ladue · $2,350,000

Coming soon! This beautiful Rehnquist custom designed home is in a prime location. Situated on a pretty 1.48-acre lot on a cul de sac of newer homes in an established neighborhood just across the street from MICDS school.

Great space includes a main floor master suite, four additional bedrooms and three full baths upstairs, and a bedroom and full bath in the walkout lower level.

Four car porte cochere garage.

1518 Madison Creek Lane · Wildwood

26 Fordyce Lane · Ladue

A majestic covered bridge leads you to this tranquil Gracious two-story home, maintained meticulously

35 Chesterfield Lakes Rd · Chesterfield Gracious and stately home. Glass foyer open to

1.5 story family estate tucked away on 12.5 acres!

with many updates. The home calls the outside in from a great room with fireplace and maple columns

The spacious master suite is updated with two

the stunning garden room. Beautifully landscaped

defining the open spaces between the great room,

custom closets and the master bath includes an

2.48 acres – offers a pool and greenhouse. Charming

formal dining room and foyer with grand staircase to

air-jetted tub and a TV hidden in vanity mirror. The

updated kitchen, large dining room, generously sized

the lower level. The kitchen features fine craftsman-

gourmet kitchen, with a huge furniture island, has a paneled family room and elegant living room both with ship and design. The comfortable master suite wine cellar near-by. Double staircases lead you to

fireplaces. Grand staircase leads to spacious second

features a spiral staircase to his and her offices

the walkout lower level, featuring a basketball court floor with six bedrooms and five full baths. The perfect in the lower level which include a wine cellar, exerand family room. $2,375,000

Clayton - 314.725.5100 Town & Country - 314.569.1177

balance of livability and elegance. $2,360,000

cise room, bedrooms, and family room. $2,350,000

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WE BUY GOLD!!!

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

HELP WANTED

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Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial Spring Cleanup, Mulching, Mowing, Edging, Turf Maintenance, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Leaf & Gumball Cleanup, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Solutions

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

PIANO TUNING

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1123 Bella Vista Drive | $1,595,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com

Tree Pruning & Removal, Plant Healthcare Program, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup

2450 Hermitage Hill Lane | $835,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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Call 805.312.0893 for details & viewing.

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2646 High School Drive | $195,000 2-4 p.m. | 314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com 2514 Louis Ave. | $275,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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SERVICES

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747 Windingpath Lane | $236,000 2-4 p.m. | 314.569.1177 | lauramccarthy.com

Fall Into Tune!

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11448 Conway Road | $879,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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MCGREEVY PIANO

REAL ESTATE

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TREE SERVICES

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

1340 Culpepper Ridge Drive $239,900 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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7119 Cambridge Ave. | $384,900 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.5100 | lauramccarthy.com

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1017 Briley St. | $419,500 1-3 | 314.569.1177 | lauramccarthy.com

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10 Maryhill Drive | $989,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 9252 Clayton Road | $1,750,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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11102 Bonjour Court | $224,900 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

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24 W. Windrush Creek | $1,195,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com 168 Ladue Oaks Drive | $579,900 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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531 Woodcliff Heights Drive $795,000 | 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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34 Crabapple Court | $249,900 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com

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6242 Alamo Ave. | $449,900 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com 6304 Fauquier Drive | $925,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.725.0009 dielmannsothebysrealty.com 33 Hillvale Drive | $895,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.721.4755 | gladysmanion.com

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