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Reading about the activities St. Louis moms like to do around town in this issue’s Kids Corner brings back a lot of memories, old and new.

I’ve always thought we have one of the best cities to raise kids in, with its beautiful parks, free museums and affordable camps. You don’t have to send your kids out of town to camp for them to be totally wowed—and enriched—during the summer. I should know, after raising three of them on local programs year after year. There are traditional camps and plenty of off-the-beaten-path options, too.

My science-bound child spent countless summers at zoo camp, which is why she urged us to stop the car every time we saw a dead opposum on the road. (There could be live babies in the pouch, and we could save them.)

Another daughter gravitated more toward the arts, and while we sure tried, I don’t think we sampled nearly all the art offerings in town. She did have one particularly memorable session at Marianne Menges Art Academy, telling everyone her name was Zoe (who’s Zoe?).

Now it’s my grandkids I will be trying to keep entertained this summer in St. Louis. And judging from how excited they are every time they visit, St. Louis must be doing something right. My grandson once got up during show-and-tell at his San Francisco preschool and raved about the magical destination where his Bubby and Zadie live. When some of his little classmates said they wished they had grandparents to visit in St. Louis, my grandson told them not to worry: You can go visit mine. They have lots of room.

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[arts access cOCA by tony di martino Rave reviews are rare, especially in the competitive world of international dance. So it was a big deal when The New York Times opened a recent review with, “Among the many superb dancers of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Antonio Douthit-Boyd has risen to a special magnificence.

He’s in his prime.”

And it’s an even bigger deal that Antonio and his spouse and fellow dancer, Kirven Douthit-Boyd, are joining COCA (Center of Creative Arts) as co-artistic directors of dance. “Antonio and Kirven are two of the top dancers in the world,” says COCA executive director Kelly Pollock.

“We’re thrilled they’re retiring at the peak of their careers to devote themselves to educating the next generation of dancers here.”

For the last nine years, Antonio and Kirven have mentored COCA dance students and served as visiting choreographers. “The students, faculty and staff are like family to us,” says Antonio, a St. Louisan who learned to dance at COCA. “We’re ready to bring what we’ve learned on international stages to COCA students.” After a farewell tour with Alvin Ailey, the Douthit-Boyds will assume their new roles in August. They will teach classes and oversee all dance operations, including those at the pre-professional level.

“Our renowned pre-professional dance division has a great track record over the last decade,” Pollock says. “All of our alums have gone on to a university or a professional training program, and many of them are the first in their families to attend college. Our grads dance with the best companies and on the Broadway stage, and one alum is a leading dance historian at Stanford University.” About 65 percent of students in the program are on scholarship.

COCA, established in 1986, serves more than 50,000 area residents annually with arts classes, camps and workshops, both on site and at community venues. “Our mission is to enrich lives and build community by making high-quality arts education available to St. Louisans of all ages, incomes and abilities,” Pollock explains. “Each year, we provide programs at no cost to low-income schools and more than 400 scholarships to area students. We couldn’t do any of this without COCAcabana.”

COCAcabana is the organization’s signature event and only fundraiser. “It accounts for nearly one-third of our annual contributed revenue,” Pollock says. This year’s gala, themed Night to Shine, takes place April 24 at COCA. Presenting sponsor for the sixth consecutive year is Anheuser-Busch; Town&Style serves as print partner. Chairs are Rhonda and Carlton Adams, Jennifer and Tom Hillman, Megan and Cliff Holekamp, and Susan and Michael Scully. Honorary chair is COCA founding faculty member Lee Nolting, Antonio’s former dance teacher.

“Miss Lee, as she’s affectionately known, has been a loving, nurturing mentor to Antonio and thousands of other dance students over the years,” Pollock says. “We hope you’ll join us in paying tribute to her at Night to Shine. Wear anything that sparkles—in honor of the rising stars at COCA!” March 4, 2015 | townandstyle.com

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Some may argue that distributing marijuana is a victimless crime.

After all, efforts to legalize marijuana use are succeeding from state to state. But back in the day, Missouri played hardball with ‘persistent’ drug offenders, one of whom was Jeff Mizanskey, who is 20 years into a mandatory life sentence for selling pot. Without possibility of parole.

This is unconscionable to Shamed Dogan, a Republican state legislator who represents Ballwin. He and two other state reps visited Mizanskey, 61, in prison recently, and Dogan has introduced a bill that would change the landscape for those imprisoned on marijuana charges … which, apparently, is only Mizanskey. The legislature last year changed the criminal code, so that offenders like Mizanskey would not languish in prison for the rest of their lives. He’s been a good prisoner for the last two decades, says Dogan, who also points out there were no weapons, violence or other aggravating factors in any of Mizanskey’s convictions. OK … pot may not be addictive, but it seems to keep some habitual users on a couch in mom’s basement for as long as Mizanskey’s been in prison. But more important, it’s not heroin, meth—or alcohol—which without question can destroy lives quickly, in any number of sickening ways.

Three groups have been recognized by Chesterfield’s Citizens Committee for the Environment for their unique approaches to ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.’ Charity Sharity, Girl Scout Troop 2534 and Ozark Berry Farm received ‘Green Team’ awards recently.

Charity Sharity collects and reuses fabric and sewing notions, distributing them to more than 180 service organizations in the metro for reuse. Its efforts help bring to fruition comfort bears and blankets provided to families in stressful situations.

(Meanwhile, props to the organization for one of the cutest names anywhere!). The young ladies from Girl Scout Troop 2534 got a nod for planting and maintaining a butterfly garden in Eberwein Park

on Old Baxter Road. They’ve also volunteered at a number of recycling and planting events. Ozark Berry Farm was honored for its outstanding, innovative

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environmental efforts with native plants, including donating several milkweed plants that have been given away at Earth Day events. The committee, founded 23 years ago, actively seeks volunteers.

The county seat has been called the metro’s ‘second downtown,’ and for good reason—there are about as many tall, modern office towers scraping the skies above Clayton as there are in the city. One of them, the 19-story building at Hanley Road and Carondelet Plaza, is not going to get any bigger—or taller (could or would architects and builders even do that?)—but it’s going to get better, to the tune of $6.5 million. Rebranded as Hanley Corporate Tower, the structure will include a state-of-the-art fitness center, modernized elevators, a tenant lounge, better restrooms, and a renovated lobby, among other things. No word on whether the retrofit also could include more parking, you know, as a gift to the City of Clayton. (Might they dig a little deeper for a bigger garage? Could or would architects and builders even do that? I dropped out of physics, so what do I know?)

Score one—a big one—for the good guys. Kirkwood cops recently arrested a group of suspected identity thieves. Here’s how authorities say it all went down. It started with an alert O’Fallon woman, who discovered a $440 shoe charge on her debit-card statement.

For shoe lovers, apparently, that isn’t all that much! She called the credit card company to report it, whereupon the company told her a purchase using her account had just been made at a

Kirkwood eatery. She promptly called Kirkwood police, who responded in time to arrest three suspects as they left the restaurant. The investigation was turned over to federal authorities, leading them to a Maryland Heights hotel room where they discovered stolen credit cards, bogus credit cards, and 30-some fake gift cards, not to mention thousands of dollars in merchandise believed to have been purchased with other people’s money. The chief suspect in the trio, from Miami, was smacked with federal charges that include aggravated identity theft. But, my goodness—who spends $440 on shoes? Oh, never mind.

Once you drive west over the Daniel Boone Bridge from Chesterfield, you will have entered the richest county in Missouri. What? You heard right, all you naysayers from the tony communities in the central corridor. The state’s median income is $47,380, and St. Charles County’s is about $25,000 more than that, according to a report on msn.com’s ‘24/7 Wall St.’, derived from a survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Separate reports include detailed demographic info from the richest and poorest counties in each U.S. state.

Only five of the 50 counties reviewed had median annual incomes less than $10,000 greater than the comparable state figures. Household incomes in most of these areas were more than double the comparable income in the states’ poorest counties. To identify the richest county in each state, ‘24/7 Wall St.’ reviewed five-year estimated median annual household incomes from 2009 through 2013 from the survey. Hmmm … now it makes sense why retail and commercial development are so wild and wacky just this side of the Missouri River. Some of it, of course, is from deep-pocketed folks in our area who go, and have gone, west. But much of the surprising (to me, anyhow) economic disparity is from people coming the other way—from well-to-do outlying towns like St. Peters, Lake St. Louis, Dardenne Prairie, O’Fallon, Wentzville et al. Who knew?

Sunset Hills was as good a place as any for the National Weather Service (NWS) to hold a class to train storm spotters, considering the devastation wrought by a tornado on New Year’s Eve 2010. The freak Dec. 31 storm destroyed an entire neighborhood along the Court Drive cul-de-sac and several businesses along Lindbergh Boulevard on the city’s northern edge. Although a motorist further west on Interstate 44 was killed by high winds, no one here was seriously hurt. The NWS plans to hold additional spring classes this month in St. Louis and southwestern Illinois. High-schoolers and above are eligible to volunteer for training, which will teach them how to collect meteorological data safely and report it promptly to the appropriate authorities.

A class is slated for March 10 at Missouri Botanical Garden. Last month, a training in St. Peters was cancelled because of the weather. (No, there wasn’t a tornado in sight; it was just too freakin’ cold.)

Who wants to go to Mars?

Tim Gowan of U. City, and Maggie Duckworth of Bridgeton, that’s who.

They expressed interest in bravely going where no man has gone before. How brave? They both know they wouldn’t be coming back. Sound insane?

Well, thousands of people expressed interest in the Mars One project, a privately funded Dutch mission to establish a colony on the Red Planet. The list of would-be Martians applying to be part of the bold plan started at more than 200,000 applicants. In 2014 Gowan made an earlier cut, and was among a bigger list of 1,000, which recently was winnowed down to 100 candidates, 50 men and 50 women, including Duckworth.

Duckworth, 30, an electrical engineer, would still be plenty young by the planned 2024 lift-off of the Mars colonists. She tweeted that this has been her ultimate goal since she pointed at the sky and uttered her first word: ‘home.’ But what if she gets married and has children between now and then? Would her husband and part-Martian sprouts be allowed to climb aboard, or would they have to stow away?

[ TT Trivia ] How powerful was the Dec. 31, 2010, tornado that caused significant damage in Sunset Hills and Crestwood?

Last issue’s answer | Pandas in U.S. zoos are leased from China for up to $1 million a year; any offspring must be ‘returned’ to China no later than four years after birth.

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TOWN TALK Then, what would happen were a colonist to get homesick? They might be a little relieved to know there’ll be a Starbucks team along for the ride to set up the first franchise that’s out of this world—JK, people! (Or, maybe we’re not.)

To alleviate overcrowding, allow small class sizes, provide free full-day kindergarten and preschool scholarships, plus pay teachers and staff at or above the county median, the Webster Groves school board has placed two propositions on the April 7 ballot. (Bottom line: Voters are being asked in Proposition S to give thumbs up to a 65-cent tax levy, and in Proposition W to approve a $28 million bond issue.) The district has added some 300 students since just 2007, and temporary ‘fixes’—like carving classroom space out of a cafeteria and holding classes in hallways—are becoming untenable, officials say. Hixson Middle School would be expanded so that sixth-graders could be accommodated there, and the Steger Sixth Grade Center would become an additional elementary school. And if the district’s much-used and well-loved Moss Field looks old-school, there’s good reason: The sports facility hasn’t had a major upgrade since it opened in 1948! Passage of the propositions would mean a 93 cent tax increase altogether.

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Whether you claim Irish ancestry year-round or only in March, come out attired in green for the downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade, starting at noon, March 14. Now in its 46th year, the parade includes floats, bands, dancers, animals and more. Attendees also can stop in at the Irish Village (open at 9 a.m.) for food, drinks and merchandise.

‘on the fritz’

Award-winning actor John Lithgow brings his live show, warmly received in New York and London, to the Lou March 28 at The Touhill. A reflection on storytelling interwoven with memories of his grandmother and father, Lithgow recounts his roots as an actor and storyteller. For tickets, visit touhill.org.

Hopheads, this one’s for you. The fourth annual Lupulin Carnival, March 28 at 4 Hands Brewing Co., celebrates the release of the microbrewery’s newest creation and features beer samples from more than 50 local and national breweries. For tickets, visit lupulincarnival.com.

You hear it often around the office or at home: “My computer is on the fritz” or “The dishwasher is on the fritz again.” But where did the phrase come from? No one is quite sure, but some claim an onomatopoetic relationship between the phrase and the fizzling, sizzling ‘pffft’ sounds made by electrical circuits when they short out. It’s plausible: electrical appliances first came into usage around the turn of the century, and Merriam-Webster and the Oxford English Dictionary cite 1902 and 1903 usages, respectively, of ‘fritz,’ meaning ‘in bad condition.’ Also, the constructions ‘on the wane’ and ‘on the outs’ appeared in print as early as 1897. So most experts believe ‘on the fritz’ came into our language as a result of the increasing using of electrical appliances and the sound they often make when they fail.

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Lemon Soy Ginger Sauce 2 c. soy sauce 4 oz. rice wine 2 T. minced garlic 2 T. minced ginger 1/4 c. minced white onion 2 lemons, juiced

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

#ts smalltalk St. Louisans say a lot in 140 characters.

Check out the tweets of the town and join the conversation on Twitter using #TSsmalltalk.

Sherwood Forest is the recipient of the newly established

Eleanor P. Eells Excellence in Research in Practice Award from the

American Camp Association (ACA) for its third-grade book club program. Executive director Mary Rogers accepted the award at a national conference in New Orleans. Sherwood Forest offers monthlong residential programs throughout the year to connect with, inspire and educate economically disadvantaged youth in St. Louis.

2/23: Tom Lemke @torti151 #STL is in for a #cold day.

Now 8°F, the warm up will be to 17°F. Yikes!

2/22: John Gaskin III @johngaskinstl Never been so excited to set my feet on the ground in a airport other than LaGuardia in my entire life! #finally #home #stl !

Sarah England joins a notable group of scientists as a newly installed

work focuses on how the movement of ions in blood vessels and the uterus affects pregnancy and aims to reduce the frequency of preterm labor. She joined the faculty at Wash U. in 2011 after teaching at the University of Iowa for 14 years.

Photo: Stephen Morales

2/22: stefene @voltarine So sad to hear about Clark Terry’s passing. He was not just one of the finest musicians out of #STL, but a talent for the ages. A genius.

2/21: Carol Daniel @caroldanielKMOX Thank you to the lady in front of me for paying for my @Starbucks #STL

Saint Louis Crisis Nursery has announced this year’s

recipients of the H.U.G.S. & K.I.S.S.E.S awards: Shop ‘n Save, Distinguished

2/22: Katie Burke @KatieInStLouis Wayy past my bedtime #Oscars2015

Corporate Citizen; Don Fitzgerald, Man of the Year; Cynthia Doria, Woman of the Year; and Dr. Mollie Spire and Naretha Hopson, Young Professional Heroines of the Year. The honors, which recognize significant contributions to child abuse and neglect prevention, will be presented at the Razzle Dazzle Ball March 28.

2/23: STL Social Group @stlsocialgroup It is not really that cold in #STL. I mean we are not (yet) at the point where if you breath your lungs will freeze. twitter.com/Town_and_Style

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Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Professor of Medicine at Washington University. England’s

2/22: BethanyJeffries_15 @BethanyJeffriesI’m ready for some Cardinals baseball! #STL 2/22: Ryan Sweet @reSweetme Summer night in STL sounds perfect right now.

Dinner at BPV, Cards game with friends/family, then Ted Drewes. Can’t wait! #STL #STLCards

A newly released children’s book by Ferguson native Carol Swartout Klein focuses on the positive aspects of recent events. Painting for Peace in Ferguson is written in verse and includes vivid images of artwork on boarded-up businesses.

Klein, who still lives in St. Louis, wanted to capture the moments of hope and healing she witnessed after visiting her childhood neighborhood days after the riots. The book is available at local bookstores and at paintingforpeacebook.com. Proceeds will benefit North County-area youth and art programs, as well as small businesses affected by the damage.

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Zoofari, the Saint Louis Zoo’s popular biennial soiree, is celebrating its golden anniversary with special musical guest Kenny Loggins.

The Grammy-award winner is known for hits like Footloose and Danger Zone. The creative black-tie event June 19 is chaired by Susan Block and James Sansone, with proceeds to benefit the zoo’s efforts to save endangered species at home and around the world.

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[pain-free plan Interventional Pain Institute by tony di martino For some people, it’s constant. For others, it comes and goes. Either way, it can keep them awake at night, interfere with the ability to function at work, cause them to withdraw from family and friends, and drain all the joy from life. We’re talking about chronic pain, a condition suffered by an estimated 116 million people in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health, chronic pain is responsible for up to $635 billion annually in health care costs and lost productivity.

The Interventional Pain Institute, with locations in Frontenac and Festus, is a comprehensive pain medicine clinic with a multidisciplinary approach. “We work closely with other specialists to coordinate individually designed treatment plans for each patient,” says institute founder and medical director Dr. Ramis Gheith. “We treat the source of pain, return patients to a functional and productive lifestyle, and promote healthy activities and preventive care. And we do it in the most cost-effective way possible, minimizing reliance on health care resources.”

An anesthesiologist who is fellowship trained at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and board-certified in pain medicine, Gheith established the institute in 2010. “Pain can be difficult to control and impossible to cure,” he explains. “Pain management is designed to minimize the impact of extreme discomfort on a patient’s life. If we can’t completely eliminate it, we can make it more tolerable.” Appropriate treatment can help reduce pain associated with a wide range of causes, such as spinal issues, post-surgical problems, nerve pain, migraine headaches, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, whiplash, and cancer or cancer treatment. “The ultimate goal is always the same: to help the patient enjoy a better quality of life.”

Pain management draws specialists from many areas of medicine. “We work closely with other health care professionals, including neurologists, orthopedic and spine surgeons, oncologists, physical therapists and psychologists, creating a specific plan for every patient,” Gheith says.

Institute experts rely on a variety of methods to treat chronic pain, including traditional strategies like physical therapy, exercise, lifestyle changes, psychological coping strategies, injections and medication management. “We also use more advanced methods when appropriate, including radio frequency ablation, which uses radio waves to relieve pain, and neuromodulation therapy, a spinal cord stimulator implant that uses electrical stimulation to suppress severe nerve pain,” he notes.

“Depending on the situation, we’ll use a combination of approaches to achieve the optimal level of care, tailoring treatment to individual needs.”

Gheith recalls a 37-year-old mother of three who could barely function after an unsuccessful spinal procedure left her with severe pain in her lower back and legs. “Like so many others, she came to us crippled by pain and reliant on debilitating medications,” he says. “Thanks to a spinal cord stimulator implant, she’s now free of pain and no longer depends on medication. There’s nothing more gratifying than to relieve suffering, restore mobility, and help give people their lives back. That’s why my team and I do what we do.”

Interventional Pain Institute is located at 10435 Clayton Road, Ste. 120, in Frontenac, and at 1405 N. Truman Blvd. in Festus. PICTURED ON THE COVER: Dr. Ramis Gheith.

For more information, call 636.933.2243 or visit manageyourpainnow.com.

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Stirring Up Urban Pride: Jeff & Randy Vines identical twins Jeff and Randy Vines have made a living out of selling clever

St. Louis-themed T-shirts and other goods at their store, STL Style. Promoting city pride goes hand-in-hand with their efforts to preserve St. Louis’ historical and urban landscape. Currently involved with several local preservation organizations, including the Landmarks Association of St. Louis and Next City Network, Randy and Jeff were part of the efforts to save Midtown’s flying saucer (the onetime Del Taco on Grand Boulevard), and in 2013 accepted a Missouri Preservation Award for that success on behalf of the preservation community.

T&S | When did you decide St. Louis was worth championing?

Jeff Vines | Our dad grew up on the north side, and he used to drive us around the

old neighborhood. He painted a picture of St. Louis as this vibrant, urban, bustling city.

The bones of that are still left, and that captured our imagination. When we were in high school, we’d take the bus downtown and take pictures of the architecture—this was before Washington Avenue was redeveloped, so it was a down-and-out, foreboding city, but we always saw how great it was.

T&S | Why did you decide to open STL Style on Cherokee Street?

JV | A big part of what we stand for is doing something for the city and its revitalization.

We have visitors from all over, and a lot of our customers say they’ve never been to Cherokee Street, and they had no idea it was even here. That’s satisfying for us, because we’re giving people a reason to discover a new neighborhood.

T&S | Why is urban pride so important?

RANDY VINES | It’s the single most important component in how we view ourselves

and the narrative we give to the world about St. Louis. There have been a lot of negative headlines about St. Louis lately, but we believe people who know St. Louis and love it understand that cities are more complex than what you see in the headlines. When you get people who live in the city to be the best ambassadors for the real St. Louis, that has a ripple effect.

T&S | What would you like to see happen in St. Louis?

JV | The best model for success is

in our own great neighborhoods— the Central West End and Lafayette Square.

Their revitalization happened organically, building by building. The most functional, successful neighborhoods are the ones that retain their integrity.

Another big initiative we’re proponents of is the NorthSouth MetroLink extension. Real cities have good transit and an alternative to driving. We do have a great, although limited, MetroLink system, but we need to complete it.

RV | There also needs to be a

city-wide preservation review. St. Louis is such a gem—by national standards, our entire city would basically qualify for landmark status. In general, we need dynamic leadership, and we need officials who will inspire confidence in the future of the city. We also need to keep the State preservation tax credit intact. It incentivizes developers to rehab rather than tear town, and it’s a moneymaker for the city.

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Expanding Our Minds: Jane Langa & Anne Murphy of Mind Fest Forget anti-aging creams: The real secret to staying young is continuing to learn new things and maintaining an unquenchable curiosity about the world.

That’s the premise of Mind Fest, founded in late 2014 by Jane Langa and Anne Murphy. The company, heralded by bussinessinsider.com as one of the 50 coolest new businesses in America, offers interesting, affordable, stand-alone classes on a wide variety of subjects taught by local experts.

T&S | What was the inspiration for starting Mind Fest?

Jane Langa | Anne and I are curious people, and endless topics intrigue us. We felt there

had to be people like us with that same desire to learn. The format of a ‘flash’ class is the perfect solution to learn about and experience each topic in a meaningful way. Providing this platform to connect people with passionate experts is incredibly fun and rewarding.

T&S | What are some of the classes you’ve held so far?

Anne Murphy | They’ve ranged from how to take better selfies using light, apps and

tools to an introduction to jazz and how St. Louis jazz musicians influenced the music scene internationally. We’ve also had classes on philosophy, how to select and understand your smartphone and tablet, and the art of living a calm life.

T&S | How have people responded?

AM | They’ve been warm and supportive. People are naturally curious. They want to be

interesting. And they love the idea that they can learn about something they’ve always wondered about—and do it in a 90-minute session.

T&S | What do you hope people get out of the classes?

AM | We want our classes to be catalysts for ideas and idea sharing. We want people to feel like they are the most interesting person in the room when they go to their next gathering.

T&S | Why is it important to continue to learn new things?

JL | Part of the fun of living is experiencing and learning something new. Mind Fest

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T&S | Any upcoming classes you’re particularly excited about?

JL | One that really intrigues me is our first two-part class, ‘Star Power,’ which is about Jane Langa & Anne Murphy

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The dresses may change every year, but the significance of prom has remained the same for generations. It’s a major high school milestone, so no wonder every girl wants to find the perfect gown (or cocktail dress, these days) that will make her feel extra glam on the big night out. And no look would be complete without the perfect accessories—including a great date, of course. Clayton High School senior Bry Rechan helped us choose four different looks for Prom 2015 that are right on trend.

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healthier [hearts SLUCare Physician Group Edward Ziegelman now can pedal to better health.

Edward Ziegelman was in bad shape. His leaky mitral valve, a dual-flap heart

valve that controls the flow of blood, was causing shortness of breath, severe fatigue and weakness. After two open-heart surgeries, his condition was too high-risk for any doctor to agree to a third, the conventional method for repairing or replacing a leaky valve.

He found help with Dr. Michael Lim and Dr. Richard Lee, SLUCare Physician Group practitioners and co-directors of the Center for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care at Saint Louis University Hospital. A minimally invasive surgery would be performed to place a mitral clip on the valve, enabling it to function correctly. The center, staffed by SLUCare physicians, is one of the only in the region to offer the procedure. “I told Dr. Lim I had too much living to do, and that I wasn’t about to give up,” Ziegelman says. He saw results almost immediately. “His functional status was remarkably improved, and he’s like a new man,” says Lee. Prior to the mitral clip’s federal approval in 2013, patients like Ziegelman would have to suffer with their symptoms. Besides fatigue and weakness, a leaky mitral valve also can cause abnormal heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation, a leading cause of stroke. “The clip is really an option for people who have no other options,” Lee notes.

A leaky mitral valve is a fairly common condition, Lee says, and the Heart Valve Clinic, one of SLUCare’s many cardiovascular services, has the expertise and resources to care for patients like Ziegelman, who may be led to believe there’s no hope. The clinic also can care for patients like H. Smith McGehee, a 71-year-old with atrial fibrillation, a blood clot and a leaky mitral valve. Because he knew Lee—the two are neighbors—in 2014 McGehee turned to SLUCare, which was able to treat all three disorders. Like Ziegelman, McGehee also noticed a marked improvement in his health. “My heart’s been in rhythm ever since, and I feel better than before,” he says. “I can go to the gym, play golf and everything’s working.”

For both patients, turning to SLUCare’s cardiovascular experts made all the difference, Lee says. “It’s critical that you get more than one perspective, and we can offer that,” he explains. “At our valve clinic, patients can see a cardiologist and a cardiac surgeon. If patients are healthy enough to undergo surgery, we’ll talk about why that’s the right option. If a patient is not safe for cardiac surgery, then we can offer them the opportunity to do the clip procedure.”

Having the option saved Ziegelman’s life. “With the mitral clip surgery, people who may have been turned down for treatment before might not be inoperable anymore,” he says. “I told Dr. Lim I didn’t think I had more than two or three weeks to live, and he agreed with me. It worked out beautifully, and now I feel 20 years younger.”

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Lively and welcoming Turkish restaurant

THE CHEF |

Mehmet Yildiz

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$6 to 10 starters, $15 to $23 entrees

THE FAVORITES |

Grilled Sea Bream, Babaganus, Firinda Kuzu, Shrimp Kebabs, Iskender, Chickpea Soup, Nut Pudding, Pistachio Liqueur

I had forgotten just how good this Turkish

restaurant near The Hill is. Authentic and charming, Aya Sofia is turning 10 this year. And if quality and value translate to success, the place easily will be around another 10. The decor is warm, with curtained booths around the perimeter that offer an extra level of privacy.

The menu is small, but appealing in every category, with starters divided into hot and cold and a nice smattering of entrees, especially red meats and vegetarian dishes. Of course, lamb is king here, with six of the eight meat meals built around it. We sampled several appetizers: Babaganus ($8), Kilic Baligi Kebap (swordfish skewers, $10), Karides Kebap (shrimp skewers, $10) and soup of the day ($4). Babaganus is a scrumptious grilled eggplant puree made with garlic, tahini and lemon. It was fragrant with cumin and creamy from the tahini. It came garnished with cucumber and tomato and ready for spreading on soft and tasty pita bread.

The grilled swordfish cubes were less exciting.

Too heavily flavored by the accompanying lemon

wedges on the kebab, the fish also was overly dry.

But the shrimp kebabs were exceptional, rubbed with paprika, pepper, oregano and plenty of salt and oil. Soups here are amazing, so don’t miss them.

Our chickpea and ground beef variety came in a rich red-brown tomato broth teeming with green spices, olive oil, chickpeas and tiny bits of beef.

One lamb dish, Firinda Kusu ($23), was an excellent plateful of slow-cooked meat cut from various parts of the animal, saturated with Mediterranean spices and herbs like cumin, oregano and a little bit of red pepper. It was served with a dark, delicious gravy on top of mashed potatoes and a few thick slices of grilled zucchini.

The Sea Bream was the Balik, or Fish of the Day ($29). It was a whole fish, the skin crisped and rubbed with herbs and spices. The flesh was white and tender and slightly sweet—excellent all around. It came with medium-grain couscous, simply prepared, and a bowlful of marinated onions laced with sumac and vinegar.

The vegetarian Imam Bayildi ($16), a Turkish

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A newly popular after-dinner drink made by infusing alcohol with ground pistachios, sugar and sweet spices.

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specialty, was a colorful plateful of food that centered around eggplant baked with onions, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil and tomato sauce. Delicious sauteed haricots verts and a mound of sauteed carrots accompanied the eggplant, along with a bed of pearl couscous. Every element was excellent and flavorful.

The highly popular Greek-Turkish meat preparation, Iskender (gyro meat, $17) is served on a platter here, the soft pita used as a base, and the shaved beef-lamb grilled meat on top, with a thin, herb-laden tomato-sauce gravy. A drizzle of house-made yogurt tops it all. This is a highly flavorful dish, made all the better by top-grade olive oil and tomato sauce.

For dessert, a platter of options is presented, including house-made pistachio liqueur, chocolate-espresso pudding, nut pudding (Kashkul), baklava, chocolate torte. The liqueur was excellent, a sweet, syrupy afterdinner drink with pistachio flavor. And the Kashkul ($6.50) should not be missed. It’s a light vanilla pudding made with pistachios, walnuts and almonds.

Photo: Colin Miller of Strauss Peyton

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[quick Bridge] with bites Bl♠nd by suzanne corbett

by kenneth bland

Playing at the ‘local-dupe,’ the North, South pairs bid to an aggressive four-spade contract. Defending at one table for East, West were top St. Louis players Debbie King and Nancy Popkin. South did not make four spades but thought the contract could be made. Nancy, as defender, said it could be made but it was ‘complicated.’

Upon review, Nancy was right. An unlikely or ♥ ♣ lead always can defeat the contract.

With the ♦ Jack lead, can you make the hand?

The bidding: N E S W

1c p 1s p

2s p 3s p

4s p p p

Opening lead:

♠Q

Cover the East/West hands and see if you can make the contract.

NORTH

♠ AK74

♥ J 10

♦ Q 8

♣ K9862 WEST EAST ♠ 10 3 ♠ 9 8 5 ♥ A Q 9 8 4 ♥ K 7 6 3 ♦ J 5 ♦ 10 9 7 4 2 ♣ Q 7 5 4 ♣ A

SOUTH

♠ QJ62

♥ 52

♦ AK63

♣ J 10 3 1. The ♦Jack is led to the Queen, 2, and 3.

2. Declarer plays the ♦ 8 to the 4, Ace, and 5.

3. Declarer plays the ♦ King, throwing the ♥ 10 from dummy, reducing ♥ losers to one.

4. This play is known as the ‘Scissors Coup.’

The play of the ♦ King ‘cuts’ the defenders communication.

5. Declarer must put off drawing trumps and attack ♣s. The ♣ Jack, 4, 2 and Ace. 6. East leads the ♥ 3 to West’s Queen. The ♥ 3 is suit preference for a club return.

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7. West leads the ♣ 5, dummy the 6, East trumps

with the ♠ 5, and South plays the ♣ 10! ♥6 by East, South 5, West 8, and declarer ruffing with dummy’s ♠ 4.

9. Declarer draws trump with ♠ Ace and King and returns to hand with the ♠Queen.

10. The under play of the ♣ 10 was key. Declarer now can finesse the 9, play the King and make the hand. ‘Complicated.’

11. The defense is limited to ♥1, the Ace of ♣ and a ♣ ruff.

8. The

tip of the day]

Q. Kenny, I hear players talk about the ‘Scissors

Coup.’ What is this?

A. The ‘Scissors Coup’ is a ploy to cut off or

limit defender’s communication.

The James Beard Foundation announced its coveted 2015 restaurant and chef semifinalists. On this year’s honor roll are Glenn Bardgett (Annie Gunn’s Smokehouse) for Outstanding Wine Program, along with perennial Best Chef Midwest nominees Gerard Craft (Niche), Kevin Nashan (Sidney Street Café and Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co.), Kevin Willmann (Farmhaus), and Ben Poremba (Elaia, Olio and Old Standard Fried Chicken). Edwardsville’s Cleveland-Heath co-owner Ed Heath is a contender in the Best Chef Great Lakes category.

[ transitioning ]

Steve Becker Fine Dining has left The Coronado Ballroom to focus

on its Nadoz Bakery establishments. Taking its place as The Coronado’s exclusive caterer is Butler’s Pantry. The change coincides with The Coronado’s upcoming $300,000 renovation to its ballroom and grand lobby.

[ resurrections ]

Frontenac’s The Pig (aka The Salted Pig) has shuttered, however, its space won’t be empty long. Negotiations are underway to bring The Shack (owned by the og hospitality group of The Tavern and Cucina Pazzo fame) to the vintage locale ...

Bootleggin’ BBQ, the pop-up catering wonder

big games & scores] jan. 8

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Becky Hubert-Beth Meteer Judy Eaton73.01% Rod Beery (2 games) StL. Bridge Center 73.10 % and 74.81 % StL. Bridge Center jan. 12 Doris Schwartzfeb. 9 Linda LeinickeRobert Anderson Dennis Spencer 72.02% 70.14% Maryland Heights StL. Bridge Center jan. 24 Louisa Milllerfeb. 10 Gail HawkinsBruce Kannenberg Marcie Stauder 72.92% 71/97% StL. Bridge Center StL. Bridge Center jan. 27 Diane Fressola-Al Fressola 71.88% StL. Bridge Center

that pitched KC-style BBQ at the Pour House on Washington Ave. during the last baseball post-season, will become the Pour’s permanent food provider ...

And while Clayton’s House of Wong has moved to smaller quarters at 19 N. Bemiston Ave., its former 46 Central Ave. spot will retain an Asian identity when Jason Jan opens his inspired noodle eatery there, Nami Ramen.

[ last call ]

Time is running out to satisfy mac and cheese cravings at Cheese-ology, which is slated to close March 7.

Owner Bill Courtney cites higher cheese costs among the key culprits to the restaurant’s demise.

Fans of Clayton’s favorite soda shop are mourning the impending loss of Jennifer’s Pharmacy & Soda Shoppe at 30 N. Central Ave. March 14 is the last day to order up phosphates, egg creams or egg salad on white.

[ fresh spin ]

The Fresh Market has opened at 11557 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur.

It’s the first Missouri venture for the North Carolina company, which promises a shopping environment that appeals to all the senses.

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[arts&entertainment] [ march ]

by madeline lena

[ art ]

[ movies ]t&s saw it!

Now/st. louis architecture: a proud heritage

fifty shades of grey

» It’s hard to bash a movie that never strived to

International Photography Hall of Fame | $3–$5 | iphf.org This exhibition features the work of 10 contemporary photographers whose photos capture the architectural diversity of the city, historical and modern. Through April 26.

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Now–3/28 Philadelphia Freedom

Philip Slein Gallery | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday | Free | philipsleingallery.com

3/7–4/18 Four Stories by Heather Bennett

Bruno David Projects | Noon – 5 p.m. Wednesday & Saturday | Free brunodavidprojects.com

3/6–6/28 20th Century Visionaries: Prints and Photography from the Permanent Collection

reach any level of high cinematic art in the first place. Fifty Shades of Grey is supposed to be fun, mindless, sexy and stylishly cool—in this, it mostly succeeds. The kinky ‘love’ story between the young, book-loving Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) and the hot billionaire Christian Gray (Jamie Dornan), who has a predilection for BDSM, never gets quite as dark or raunchy as many fans of the book might have hoped. But it’s still fun (not to mention refreshing) to see a young woman explore her sexuality, and yes, with that understand what her limits are.

Fans of the popular BBC show The Fall surely will enjoy watching Dornan (although, curiously enough, he has even more sex appeal in that role, as a bearded Irish serial killer). And Johnson, as the virginal young college graduate who falls for him—dark bedroom fantasies and all—is appealing in every scene. Both stars are worthy of better material, and I hope will go on to star in more high-minded films, but they make the most of what they have to work with here.

Should You See It? Sure, if you’re looking for a fun, mindless night at the movies. -S.Z. Viewed at Wehrenberg Des Peres 14 Cine

Saint Louis University Museum of Art | 11 a.m.–4 p.m Wednesday through Sunday Free | sluma.slu.edu

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7/beans, bikes & brews

T-Rex Business Incubator | 6–9 p.m. $5–$10 | trailnet.org Join Trailnet for an evening of chili, music, and the unveiling of its 2015 event calendar. Attendees can choose to bring a side dish for discounted entry.

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seen on the screen

Now–3/8 St. Louis Boat and Sportshow America’s Center | $12 | stlouisboatshow.com

3/5–3/8 Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament

ALSO IN THEATERS

3/11 Raising Backyard Chickens: The Organic Food Movement

OPENING FRIDAY

Scottrade Center | $34–$70 | mvc-sports.com

The Novel Neighbor | 7–8:30 p.m. | $20 | mindfeststl.com

[ theater ] 6/otello

NOW on dvd

The Lazarus Effect | Focus Hot Tub Time Machine 2

The Captive | Felony | The Lookalike

Classic of the week

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel What We Do in the Shadows | Chappie Unfinished Business

[ kids ]

Winter Opera Saint Louis | Skip Viragh Center for the Arts 8 p.m. | $35–$55 | winteroperastl.org The concluding act of the 2014–2015 winter season, Verdi’s grand opera Otello is based on the Shakespearean tragedy. Additional performance March 8 at 3 p.m.

Royal Shakespeare Company: Love’s Labour’s Lost Tivoil Theatre | March 8, Noon

[ music ]

9/elvis costello

8 p.m. | The Pageant | $65–$75 | thepageant.com Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Elvis Costello performs an evening of hits spanning decades.

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8/the adventures of harold

and the purple crayon 3/6–3/14 The Little Prince

COCA Theatre Company | Center of Creative Arts $14–$18 | cocastl.org

3/13–3/22 Radium Girls

Kirkwood Theatre Guild | Robert G. Reim Theatre | $20 ktg-onstage.org

3/11–3/29 Paul Robeson

St. Louis Black Repertory | $35–$45 | theblackrep.org

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Florissant Civic Center Theatre | $7 florissantmo.com/theatre Imaginative Harold embarks on a creative journey with only the help of his purple crayon.

Additional shows March 13 and 14.

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3/7 LEGO Block Party

St. Louis County Library, Oak Bend Branch 10–11:30 a.m. | Free | slcl.org

3/5 Sidewalk Chalk

8 p.m. | The Demo | $10 | thedemostl.com

3/6 Neal Richardson

8 p.m. | The Gaslight Theater | $25 | gaslightcabaretfestival.com

3/6 Lotus

8 p.m. | The Pageant | $19.50–$22 | thepageant.com

kids corner] SPECIAL SECTION

Catholic | Independent Coed Montessori Toddler - K All-Girls 1 - 12 March 4, 2015 | townandstyle.com

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age 4 through grade 6

Schedule a personal tour today!

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Educational Excellence for the Leaders of Tomorrow

Visit Us! We invite families to explore Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School.

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Contact us at 314.810.3566 or admissions@vdoh.org to schedule your tour.

A CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE SACRED HEART TRADITION FOR YOUNG WOMEN GRADES 7-12 AND BOYS AND GIRLS AGE 3-GRADE 6

Spend an evening at Community School with noted psychologist and educator:

Madeline Levine Topic: “Teach Your Children Well” Join us Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Free and open to the public.

Please RSVP to rsvp@communityschool.com

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authentic ami montessori education from 16 months through 8th grade

by tony di martino Ages 6 through 10 or 11 mark a crucial stage in a young girl’s development.

“They’re becoming more independent, discovering their strengths and learning how to navigate social situations,” says Margaret Karl, lower school principal at Visitation Academy. “It’s a time of great change and growth. That’s why we offer the only all-girls program in St. Louis for grades one through five.”

The private Catholic school provides an all-girls environment through grade 12 that guides students academically, spiritually and socially. “From our coed Montessori program to our lower, middle and upper school programs, we challenge students to be confident, curious and creative,” Karl says. The supportive environment enables students to express opinions, ask questions, excel academically and develop their talents, she notes. “The all-girls focus provides a strong foundation for future success, boosting their confidence, leadership ability and sense of service to others. We give them their own place to shine.”

That’s not the only thing that sets Visitation apart. “Our motto is ‘living Jesus,’ and we help students develop as integrated individuals who embody Christian values,” Karl says. “We focus on the whole child, nurturing individual development while also encouraging awareness of the broader community’s needs. Integrity, respect and kindness matter here. Children learn better in a caring environment.” The program’s small class size and 9-to-1 student-teacher ratio ensure that each student gets plenty of attention, she adds. “Our teachers know their students, inside out. They talk with them every day, taking every opportunity to make sure the girls are healthy and happy.”

Standards are high. “By the time they move on to middle school, our lower school students have mastered a wide range of skills and absorbed values that will guide them through the rest of their lives,” says admissions coordinator Stephanie Coulter. “A lower school graduate is expected to have the ability to apply her knowledge and talents across the curriculum and in real-world situations, solve problems through independent critical thinking, and be ready to function as a global citizen in a digital world.”

The school takes 21st-century learning seriously. “We’re the only girls school incorporating robotics into out STEM program, and every classroom is equipped with iPads and the latest technology,” Coulter says. “We integrate tech throughout the curriculum, including reading and social studies. Math is taught at a grade level above typical classrooms, and 40 percent of our fifth graders qualified for Mathematics Education for Gifted Secondary Students.” And 63 percent of the school’s fourth graders and 60 percent of the fifth graders qualified for Duke University’s Talent Identification Program, based on standardized test scores, she notes.

“Parents know when they send their daughter to Visitation that we’re committed to nurturing the potential of every single child,” Karl says. “Yes, we’re living in a time of rapid change, and the pace will only get faster. But our girls leave here ready for the next step—and fully prepared for the next challenge.”

Visitation Academy, located at 3020 N. Ballas Road, is an independent Catholic school that offers a coeducational, Montessori-based early childhood program and an all-girls environment for grades one through 12. For more information, call 314.625.9100 or visit visitationacademy.org. cover courtesy of Visitation Academy

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TOWN TALK

[ Heard ] in the halls

north glendale

by karyn meyer North Glendale Elementary

After reading The Giving Tree, the story of a tree that selflessly helps a young boy as he grows up, students came up with their own version of a giving tree to help a local charity. They chose Angels’ Arms, a nonprofit that provides loving homes to foster siblings. Students wrote suggested items from a wish list on heart-shaped leaves for families to remove and fulfill. All donated items will be delivered to the nonprofit.

Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School

The school hosted its Small Hands … Big Difference event for Martin Luther King Day, offering students a way to engage in social activism by assembling homemade soup packets for a local food pantry, making pet toys for animals at The Humane Society and planting microgreens, among other activities.

Bayless Elementary School

A kindergarten and fourth-grade class, along with other students across the Bayless School District, created hundreds of valentines that were delivered to homebound seniors through the Mid-East Area Agency on Aging Meals on Wheels program. This was the second year for the program.

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Westminster Christian Academy

Senior Josh Sumner of Boy Scout Troop 314 in Webster Groves recently completed his Eagle Scout project. Assisted by 12 other scouts, Sumner built and installed three bookcases for the Ready Readers program at Agape Academy & Child Development Center in University City. He also coordinated a book drive to stock the shelves, collecting nearly 100 books.

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Kirkwood High School

The Mission Compassion Club, which partners with organizations worldwide on service projects, hosted a pancake feast to raise money for two North Glendale Elementary students to attend Camp Barnabas together. The summer camp is for children with special needs and their siblings.

Thanks to the more than 150 event attendees, along with donations from event caterer Chris’ Cakes and the Recreation Council of St. Louis, the breakfast raised enough to cover camp tuition for Libby Bush, who has Down syndrome, and her sister Katie.

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Senior James Gornet was named a semifinalist from a field of 1,700 applicants in the Intel National Talent Search Competition, for his research proposal on DNA-based computing. The prestigious competition is the oldest of its kind in the nation and honors high school seniors on their research and potential as leaders in the scientific community.

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mom & me by karyn meyer

photos by Bill Barrett

St. Louis often is touted as a family-friendly city by residents and visitors alike.

There are countless museums, parks and attractions that are easy on the wallet and easy to access, two big criteria when you’ve got kids in tow. Local moms share their favorite go-to spots when they want some fun ‘mom and me’ time.

Kate and Olivia Buckley

Kate Buckley of Creve Coeur thinks St. Louis is one of the best places in the Midwest for child-friendly destinations. She’s a stay-at-

home mom to daughter Olivia, a fifth-grader at Ross Elementary School, and also watches a 4-year-old, Daniel, once a week. “Everything here is affordable and interesting,” she says. “I’ve been to children’s museums elsewhere, and they just don’t compare. Olivia enjoys going to The Magic House just as much as when she was 5 months old rolling around in the ball pit.”

Buckley makes a point of venturing outside her West County ‘bubble.’ They go to the zoo and other amenities in Forest Park several times a year. “When Olivia was little, I would put her in a stroller and go to the art museum for my own enjoyment,” Buckley says. “Now, I take her as my contemporary. She’s learning about artists like Monet, da Vinci and Rembrandt in school, so she can appreciate seeing their art firsthand.”

And Buckley has plenty of suggestions for great local parks (she used to be in charge of a playdate group for stay-at-home moms). “Millennium Park in Creve Coeur is really popular, but if it’s extremely hot, there isn’t any shade,” she says. “So we like Lake School Park nearby.

It’s completely shaded, very quiet and has a small playground and tennis courts—plenty for the kids to do. DeMun Park in Clayton also is a favorite.”

Buckley and Olivia also enjoy swimming at Elks Lodge with friends and going to the water parks at Six Flags and Aquaport in Maryland Heights, which offers a membership or pay-asyou-go option. Both Buckley and her husband Eric are self-proclaimed ‘foodies,’ so as a result, Olivia has developed an expanded palate. “We love spicy Indian food at India Palace, or we’ll take her to Ranoush in downtown Kirkwood for Middle Eastern food,” Buckley says. “And our favorite ice cream spot is Baskin Robbins in Ladue. It’s our place.”

Hillary Dutcher with daughters Alex and Lizzie and son Charlie

St. Louis native Hillary Dutcher, owner of Ivy Hill Boutique, is always trying to find different things to do with her three little ones: son

Charlie, 3 ½, and daughters Alex, who will be 2 in April, and 6-month-old Lizzie. She and her husband Scott live in Ladue, and she loves that it takes only about 10 minutes to get wherever they want to go. “We lived in Boston, Scott’s hometown, and it would take a good half hour to get anywhere,” she says. “And in larger cities, it’s hard to find activities that don’t cost a ton.

St. Louis has both convenience and affordability.”

When the weather is nice, they often can be found playing at Shaw Park, Tilles Park or the playground by the Visitor’s Center at Forest Park. “It’s so nice that everything in Forest Park is free,” Dutcher says. “And City Garden downtown doesn’t cost anything.” They also take advantage of the multiple trails in the area for family hikes: Castlewood State Park, Babler State Park and the Katy Trail.

A trip to the Saint Louis Science Center is a common request at her house, and they never make it beyond the big dinosaur and the Discovery Room, the kids’ favorite spot. “Your time is limited anyway when you’re out with kids under 4,” she jokes. They also like going to Myseum and The Magic House. “I loved The Magic House as a kid,” she says. “I have a picture from when I was 3 with my hair standing up from the big static ball, and now my kids love it, too.”

While many might gasp at the thought of taking three kids under the age of 4 out to eat, Dutcher says the happy hour at Five Star Burgers makes it perfect for the whole family, and The Original Pancake House is another hit with her little ones. Ted Drewes, of course, is a must during the summer. “We also love just going to Baskin Robbins after school for a treat,” she says. “It’s a frequent stop, especially when Charlie’s dad picks him up!” Tower Grove Market is a great place to grab breakfast while walking around. “There’s music, a little play area and homemade popsicles—it’s so nice!”

To make sure they experience everything the city has to offer, the Dutchers venture out west to Rombachs Farm for pumpkin picking and to Eckert’s in Illinois for carnivals and holiday events. “I always get good ideas from stlsprout.com on Facebook,” she says. “They post really cool things to do in St. Louis and the surrounding area, like eagle watching in Alton, that I might not know about otherwise.”

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parent trap A Dating Primer]

Strengthening Mind and Heart Christian values form the cornerstone of Pillar’s early childhood programs. Our preschool teachers and aides develop a strong emotional, social, educational, and faithful foundation for each child within Pillar’s nurturing, caring environment.

• Pre-Kindergarten (PreK), ages 3-4 • Junior Kindergarten, ages 4-5

by dr. tim jordan California bill 967, signed last

fall, has sparked a lot of discussion about sexual assaults on collegiate women. Studies in the ’80s found that 54 percent of women had experienced some form of sexual assault in college, and one in the ’90s found that more than half of these types of assaults involved alcohol. Some insist campus sexual assault is underreported, while others insist men are unfairly blamed, especially when both parties are intoxicated.

We are missing the forest for the trees here. Instead of fighting over who’s to blame, let’s focus on the underlying problems both college-aged women and men are facing.

My experience in counseling thousands of young women is that they lack critical dating relationship skills. Most young women tell me their peers don’t date much in high school or college; they’re focused on academics.

Instead, they go to parties with the intention of getting wasted and hooking up sexually with guys, most of whom they know. They tell me it’s fun and meant to be just for that night, and yet they rarely will approach sex this way when they are not intoxicated. Despite their cavalier attitude, girls seem to retain an emotional attachment around sex.

The following are four dating skills both young men and women should embrace:

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[ Preparing students for success in an ever-changing world ]

The Wilson School: Learn more at our Open House, Saturday, October 25th, 9 – 11am

1 Know what you want: We need to teach teens how to check in

with themselves so they know what they are feeling in any situation. I have girls write out what they want in a dating relationship, including sexually, so they spell out clear guidelines about what’s right for them when they are clear-headed. That way they are prepared to set boundaries in the heat of the moment, when they may feel pressured and confused.

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2 Trust your gut: Girls need to be aware of their internal alarms.

I ask them to identify where in their bodies they feel this alarm, and when it sounds to pause and ask, “Why am I feeling uncomfortable or unsafe?” They don’t need to figure out the answer, but to trust their intuition that something isn’t right.

3 Alarm busters: There are many reasons that can cause a girl

to ignore her alarms, including: she is afraid she’ll lose him if she doesn’t comply; she doesn’t want to seem like a prude; she lacks the confidence that would allow her to set good boundaries; she is drunk or high. Women who don’t have a good sense of worthiness are more vulnerable to being a target.

Our day camp offers activity packages that include Technology, Science, Sports, Arts and Crafts, Performing Arts and Outdoor Recreation — combined with swimming and field trips, all packages are designed to accommodate each child’s interests and talents.

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4 Communication: In any relationship, people need to be sensitive to each others’ social cues and body language. Both people need to be clear with their needs and boundaries, and then regularly communicate how they are feeling in the relationship. I worry that young people today may have lost the ability to relate at deeper levels like this because face-to-face conversations are missing in this age of technology.

College students I meet seem to lack these critical relationship skills, so we need to teach them the skills before we send them off into the world. Otherwise, they may find themselves in vulnerable situations they aren’t prepared to handle.

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Tim Jordan, M.D., is a Behavioral Pediatrician who specializes in counseling girls ages 6 through college. For more information, go to drtimjordan.com.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Age 3 - Grade 6

[Preschool Academy «Andrews Joe Patterson, Head of School

Recognized As One Of The Top Christian Schools In America

Andrews Academy is a private, independent school serving junior kindergarten through grade six.

In an atmosphere of respect and compassion, Andrews Academy’s internationally diverse student body has the unique opportunity to reach unlimited goals, both academically and socially.

Kindergarten Screening March 12

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Day School «Chesterfield Matthew Virgil, Head of School

Chesterfield Day School delivers a personalized education focused on premier preparation for students beginning at age 18 months. Our early childhood program is based in the Montessori tradition, employing experienced faculty who work with students in a hands-on and challenging learning environment.

1100 White Road | 314.469.6622 chesterfielddayschool.org

«Chesterfield Montessori School

Anita Chastain, Head of School

Chesterfield Montessori School offers authentic AMI Montessori programs for students 16 months to 15 years. The beautiful campus includes playgrounds, pool, tennis courts and children’s garden.

Students from many countries and diverse backgrounds learn in vibrant, mixed-age classrooms that honor each child’s individuality.

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Clayton Early Childhood Center

Gina Siebe, Head of School

Clayton Early Childhood Center is an accredited school nationally recognized for practices in Character Education. Our school, located in beautiful Oak Knoll Park, is small by design, creating student-to-teacher ratios that exceed state guidelines. Certified teachers prepare children for both private and public school kindergarten.

1 Oak Knoll | 314.725.2325 claytonecc.org

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Community School

Head of School

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For 100 years, Community School has allowed each child’s strengths to shine through with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio that engages students in developmentally appropriate, active learning. Music, art, band, P.E., drama, woodshop and foreign language complement academics, and are integrated across subject areas.

900 Lay Road | 314.991.0005 communityschool.com

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Countryside Montessori School

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Jenifer Hanser, Head of School

A Montessori education is offered in a nurturing environment that helps children reach their full potential to become independent, lifelong learners. AMS-affiliated and accredited by NAEYC. Offering infant, toddler, preschool and kindergarten programs since 1964.

12226 Ladue Road | 314.434.2821 montessori4children.com

Forsyth School

Michael Vachow, Head of School

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Forsyth’s curriculum is challenging and engaging, founded on a belief in children’s extraordinary capacity for learning. With a strong academic foundation that includes the visual and performing arts, sports and challenging education, Forsyth graduates are well-prepared for exceptional secondary schools.

6235 Wydown Blvd. | 314.726.4542 forsythonline.com

Kirk Day School

Sue Pitzer, Head of School

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Kirk Day School is recognized as one of the top Christian schools in America and serves children ages 3 through sixth grade in a nurturing environment.

The academically excellent curriculum is seamlessly blended with biblical teaching and further enriched through foreign language and performing arts instruction. Full and half day options are available.

12928 Ladue Road | 314.434.4349 kirkdayschool.org

Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School Janet McMillion, Head of Lower School

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Our early childhood program establishes a foundation for future learning. At MICDS a 6:1 studentteacher ratio means our teachers can nurture and motivate each child to achieve his or her own potential.

Along with reading, writing and math, our curriculum includes Spanish, science, technology, art, music, drama, physical education and library.

101 N. Warson Road | 314.995.7367 micds.org

Our Lady of the Pillar School

Heather Fanning, Principal

Our Lady of the Pillar’s Preschool program ignites curiosity and a love of learning in our young students. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum for 3-to 5-year-old children is incorporated into a caring, faith-centered environment. Teachers address individual learning needs through one-on-one instruction. Our children thrive intellectually, socially and emotionally through a variety of play and enrichment activities.

403 S. Lindbergh Blvd. | 314.993.3353 olpillar.com/school

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Rossman School

Pat Shipley, Head of School

Rossman provides a solid foundation in academics, athletics and the arts while emphasizing strong character development and inspiring a love of learning. A low student-teacher ratio, nurturing environment and thoughtfully designed program develop academically wellprepared graduates with the skills future leaders need.

Children ages 3-5

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12660 Conway Road | 314.434.5877 rossmanschool.org

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Allergies have been on the rise for decades, for reasons not clearly understood. often the causes are the very things we enjoy. Do you appreciate Midwest life for our four seasons? Welcome to tree, grass and weed pollen, which keep noses running from spring through late fall. Don’t forget the mold thriving on fallen leaves: hay fever (also called allergic rhinitis) keeps 40 million Americans sneezing and glassy-eyed. Can’t imagine life without Fido or Fifi? Pet dander is another leading cause of allergies.

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About 50 million Americans suffer from an allergy, making it the fifth-largest category of chronic diseases, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).

“In St. Louis, the tree pollen season can go from February until early May, and that is followed by the grass pollen season, which generally goes from mid-May to late June. The ragweed season tends to run from mid August to the end of September,” says Dr. Mark S. Dykewicz, allergist and immunologist at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

“Tree and grass pollens are real problems for lots of people.

Oak pollen, because there is so much of it, seems to cause not just nose issues but bother the eyes, too,” he adds.

The Midwest’s mixing of polar winds and Gulf-coast humidity adds to its allergies, says Dr. Hamsa N. Subramanian, an allergist and immunologist at Signature Medical Group in Creve Coeur.

“Sudden changes in temperature and humidity can cause similar problems. That condition is called non-allergic rhinitis.”

DEFINE ALLERGIES

AAFA defines a true allergy as “an overreaction of the human immune system to a foreign protein substance that is eaten, breathed into the lungs, injected or touched.” The body mobilizes immune system antibodies, intended for fighting actual infections, with unreasonable force. Tissues get blasted with histamines and other weapons, resulting in “coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose and scratchy throat.

In severe cases it also can result in rashes, hives, lowered blood pressure, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks and even death,” according to Foundation information.

Some nasal symptoms may be caused by irritations that don’t trigger antibodies, Subramanian says, “You can have symptoms without being allergic.

The only way to absolutely diagnose allergies is by being tested, preferably through a skin test. Some people have a combination of allergic rhinitis and nonallergic rhinitis.”

TREATMENT TODAY

There are no known cures for allergies, but they can be treated. “The standard advice is to avoid what you are allergic to,” Dykewicz says. “During the pollen seasons, stay inside and have the air conditioning on when that is practical to reduce or avoid exposure. For some people that may be good enough.”

Wearing a filter mask outdoors also helps, he says. If the symptoms are more serious, medications abound. “There are safe medication options even for pregnant women, children and the elderly,” Subramanian says. And while many medications need a prescription, others are available over the counter and at reasonable prices. “For people who are having mild symptoms, an over-the-counter antihistamine may do the job,” Dykewicz notes.

Two nasal steroid sprays, Nasacort and Flonase, have been approved for non-prescription sale in the past year, he says, but suggests they be used with a physician’s guidance. “Often people use the sprays incorrectly and aren’t getting the full benefit.”

The next level of treatment is immunotherapy, which decreases sensitivity by exposing the patient to small but increasing amounts of specific allergens. The standard immunotherapy is given by injections that range from once or twice weekly to every few weeks.

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Allergists recently gained federal approval for “sub-lingual immunotherapy” (SLIT), which treats tree and grass pollens with pills placed under the tongue each day. “People prefer it because it doesn’t require shots and they don’t have to keep visiting a medical facility,” Dykewicz says.

However, this new protocol may not benefit all patients, Subramanian cautions. Many will need injections to cover other allergens, she says. “If you are susceptible to other allergens—such as dust and mold—in addition to trees and grass—we are leaving out those allergens if we just do the oral therapy.”

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As we recall from high school biology class, the skin is the body’s largest organ. It is our barrier to an infinite number of potential allergens, so it is no wonder that one in five people will be affected by hives at some time in their life, according to the World Health Organization.

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While an infinite number of substances may cause hives, a few culprits keep turning up. “It can be food, perfume, hair dye, detergent, “You can name anything, and somebody, somewhere, has an pet dander, dust, mold or latex,” Basak says. “For some people it allergy to it,” says Dr. Joseph A. Muccini Jr. of Mid-America Skin Health & Vitality Center in Chesterfield. An episode of hives may last can be physical exercise or cold exposure. For others, it can be weeks, and it can by annoying, especially if you don’t know where it aquagenic—after they get out of water and warm up they get hives.” came from. “They do go away, but it is frustrating, and you’re itching and trying to figure out why it happened,” says Dr. Alison Basak of St. COMMON CULPRITS Latex allergy is a common trigger. “It can make you miserable, Louis Dermatology in Town & Country.

Like other allergies, those affecting the skin cause the body to and latex is in more things than you’d think. It is in our shoes and overreact to something that generally is not harmful. The skin responds the elastic in our underwear,” Muccini says. Shoes, in general, can by producing raised, itchy bumps that can be red. The medical term for be vicious culprits. “They have synthetic materials, glues, dyes and tanning agents,” Muccini says, “making shoe allergy such a terrible hives is urticaria, derived from the Latin word for ‘to burn.’

The allergen does not have to touch the skin—reactions to food problem that there are companies that make hypoallergenic shoes.”

Another repeat offender is nickel, according to Muccini. “It is in any and nasal allergens may induce hives. “By definition, urticaria comes cheap metal amalgam: zippers, pens, jean rivets, earrings, necklace and goes,” Muccini says. “The hives may disappear over four or eight or 12 hours, but there will be others a few centimeters away. If they clasps and belt buckles.” Neomycin, an antibiotic used in Neosporin, is don’t move around, you could have a rash that may or may not be another leading suspect. “I don’t encourage people to use Neosporin for itchy spots unless an antibiotic is actually needed,” Muccini warns. allergic, but it probably is not hives.”

“You could be exposing yourself to neomycin, which can easily give you a hard time with an allergy.” He stresses that “nine times out of 10, ELUSIVE ISSUE Hives often run their course before they can be analyzed. “Then the biggest part of treatment is avoidance.” it doesn’t do any good to do allergy testing because we usually don’t find anything,” Basak says. “About 50 or 60 percent of the time we classify it as idiopathic, meaning we don’t know the cause.” When hives are chronic—occuring almost daily for more than six weeks—a cause is worth pursuing.

“There is detective work involved. We do a history and look for patterns. Sometimes we do patch testing,” Muccini says. “We will put little squares of chemicals we think you may be allergic to on your skin and leave them there for 48 hours. Then we see if there is a rash in some of those squares.”

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“One of the most common first-line treatments is steroids,” Muccini says. “If the hives are mild, we would use topical, over-the counter steroids. There are prescriptions that are many times stronger, pills or injections, that the dermatologist will use if it is a worse reaction.”

For symptoms like swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, “get to an emergency room,” Basak cautions, because it may signal a loss in breathing or a dangerous blood pressure drop.

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“The prevalence of food allergies is thought to be 5 percent in adults and 8 percent in children,” says Dr. Tiffany Dy, an instructor in medicine, allergy and immunology at Washington University School of Medicine. “What is impressive is the rise in prevalence. When the CDC looked at the statistics between 1997 and 2012, the prevalence for children rose 50 percent. It is not known exactly why.”

Even more noteworthy might be the number of children with peanut allergy, which tripled from 1997 to 2008. The ‘hygiene hypothesis’ may, in part, be to blame. “We face less microbial exposure due to clean water and the eradication of diseases, and we spend less time outdoors.

This may be steering our immune system to become more allergic. It is spending less time fighting infections and now is skewed toward overreactions to food or environmental triggers,” she says.

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HOW CAN YOU TELL?

Food allergy symptoms, which may appear within minutes or an hour of eating, include vomiting, diarrhea, cramps and hives. “Some patients unfortunately have manifestations of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction characterized by respiratory distress, chest tightness, hives, dizziness and vomiting,” Dy says. “Patients may end up in the hospital and need to have a breathing tube placed.”

Peanuts, in particular, pose a serious problem. A tiny bit of a single peanut can launch dangerous reactions in patients with severe allergies, warns the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease. “Peanut is difficult to avoid. People with peanut allergies live in fear of having an allergic reaction at school or on an airplane,” Dy says.

ALLERGY V. SENSITIVITY

Widespread avoidance of food groups, in particular gluten/wheat and dairy, has caused some confusion about food. “It is important to differentiate between a true allergy and an intolerance,” Dy says. “Intolerance is the inability to properly digest something, so you get bloating, indigestion and diarrhea. Most allergies are caused by a protein as opposed to lactose, which is milk sugar.”

An avoidance trial can help determine if a patient has a reaction to a particular food. A skin or blood test can determine whether the body is having an actual allergic response, Dy says.

Identifying and then avoiding an allergic food is the first step in treatment, she adds. People with a history of severe reactions should carry emergency medicine at all time, she advises.

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Driving down the street, you can’t miss the Clayton home Amy Rubin lives in with her husband and two little ones.

The bright, lime green front door foreshadows the pops of bright colors and abundance of fresh, fun details found in every room.

T&S | How did you come to live in the home?

Amy rubin | We’ve lived here for about a year and a half. We actually built it—we tore down the house that was on the property, and built a new one. But you’d never know from looking at the outside that it’s brand new. My husband, who is a real estate developer, did a great job making it fit into the neighborhood, which has a lot of older homes.

T&S | Have you built other homes? ar | Although my husband is more of a commercial developer, he does build a couple of homes each year. This is the fourth we’ve built together—it’s just a fun little thing we like to do.

T&S | From start to finish, how long was the building process? ar | About a year.

T&S | Did you live in the previous home on this site prior to tearing it down? ar | No. Prior to this home, we lived in University City, where we’ve built a total of three new houses.

T&S | How much input did you have on the design and layout of the house? ar | A lot. My husband and I worked together with an architect. With each home we’ve done, we work really hard to make sure it fits into the architecture of the rest of the neighborhood.

It’s important to us, and we don’t want a home that doesn’t fit into its surroundings.

T&S | When it comes to interior decorating, how would you describe your style? ar | We picked out everything, all the finishes, and we worked with a few different designers.

I like to mix older pieces with more modern, fun pieces. I love a mix of stuff and think I have a very eclectic style.

T&S | What are some of your favorite features? ar | I love the powder room with the butterflies. That’s actually a wallpaper designed by Christian Lacroix, a famous French clothing designer. It almost looks 3-D, like the butterflies are coming off the wall. I also love the master bedroom, and the big, screened-in deck that we use all the time. There are two big French doors leading from the master bedroom to the deck, and we often have those open and spend time relaxing there together. Sometimes my kids will have slumber parties out there. Even the dogs like hanging out on the deck.

Opposite: The Rubins’ Clayton home features a bright, lime green door.

This page from top: Fun touches, such as a suit of armor, can be found throughout the home; the Rubin family

T&S | Do you have a favorite room? ar | Probably the family room, because that’s where we end up hanging out together a lot, and I like the way it’s decorated, especially the white coffee table.

I also love our dining room. The hot pink chairs in that room were my grandma’s, and we had them refinished.

T&S | The lime green front door is unique! Where did you get that idea? ar | I saw a picture of a house online, and they had this exact same color on their door. It’s so different, and my taste is so quirky. So I just said, ‘Let’s go for it.’

We actually get a ton of compliments on that door—I love it.

T&S | I love the large painting in your living room. Is that something special? ar | It’s by St. Louis artist Andrew Millner. We do like art, but we’re still kind of in the process of building a collection. The pink and orange painting we have in our dining room also is by Andrew Millner.

Clockwise from top right:The dining room; The family room, including a painting by local artist Andrew Millner; The vibrant butterfly wallpaper in a powder room, designed by Christian Lacroix; The Rubin kids in a fun, bright bedroom

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Welcome to the captivating charm of Missouri’s great outdoors. This inspiring landscape of Lost Mountain stretches across an entire mile of the winding banks of the Meramec River. Trailblaze through 117 acres of vistas, wooded areas, pastures and scenic overlooks.

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12 Berkley Lane | $975,000

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21 Windsor Terrace | $1,600,000

The Rehnquist-built, newer construction home has 1.5 stories and is in the Ladue school district.

The open floor plan includes a luxury kitchen with Wolf and SubZero appliances, stainless steel and granite. There also is a floating staircase, paneled den, 3 second-story ensuite bedrooms, circle driveway and private yard.

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201 N. Forsyth Blvd. | $1,399,000

Incredible 9-year-old, custom-built home in downtown Clayton has main floor master suite and laundry. Two generous bedrooms and full bath are upstairs, and the lower level is beautifully finished with rec area, full bath and office. Home also has 3-car heated garage.

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4352 Austin Pass Drive | $1,385,000

Refined lifestyle and luxury await you in this 5-bedroom, 7-bath custom home with 1.5 stories.

Its 7,600 square feet offer stunning architecture and scenic views of the lush landscaping and tranquil pool from every window.

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2 Mayfair Road | $1,249,000

Higginbotham-built, this home was designed for lifetime living. The family room and an attached screened-in porch invite relaxation. Equipped with premium appliances, the kitchen is the perfect spot for the home chef. Additional highlights include a 3-car garage, convenient location and a 1.8-acre lot.

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66 Arundel Place | $1,095,000

Beautifully appointed Hillcrest home has circular flow perfect for entertaining. Includes a walnut-paneled family room, sunny kitchen, 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths on the second and third floors. Far too many improvements to list!

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12 Dunlora Lane | $2,700,000

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Five gracious bedrooms, 6 baths, wine cellar, in-ground pool, and hardwood floors throughout are offered on this more than an acre-plus of landscaped beauty. Entertain under the pergola spanning the entire back of the home, or lose yourself in the study or sunporch. With a customized cook’s kitchen, it is perfect for today’s living.

A gourmet kitchen complements this home’s abundant entertaining space, which includes a family room with views of the grounds, as well as a walkout lower level. The spacious master suite is the perfect place to relax in a beautiful setting for the buyer who wants understated elegance.

4 Oak Park Court | $949,000

Completely renovated home has 4.5-plus bedrooms and 5 baths. Understated elegance throughout, with amenities that include a newer kitchen, 2014 lower level, 3-car oversized garage, wood deck, patio and pool all on 1 acre of lush private landscaping.

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5 Country Estates Place | $849,000

This stunning contemporary sits on 1.5 acres of lush land. Beautifully updated, the home has 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 baths and a finished walkout lower level with a second kitchen.

Additional features include vast deck, inground pool, architectural highlights and welcoming natural light. Centrally located in Ladue schools.

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52 Willow Hill Road | $839,000

Wonderful Willow Hill home offers charm and a floor plan for today’s lifestyle. Located in walking distance to Reed School in Ladue and close to Clayton and highways, it has wood floors, an open kitchen/breakfast/family room, spacious master suite and pool.

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Fabulously updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in coveted Davis Place. The lovely 2-story features hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen/hearth room with breakfast bar, large family room with fireplace, mudroom/office, attached 2-car garage and finished basement.

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Exceptional 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath, 2-story traditional home is on a beautiful private wooded lot. It has a newer kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, granite counters, breakfast areas, main-level family room with fireplace, master suite, organized closets and walk-out finished lower level. Convenient location.

4616 McPherson Ave. | $525,000

With an exceptional renovation and a premier location, this home has both historical architecture and modern convenience. The open floor plan has soaring ceilings and a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless appliances. There is a master bedroom suite and three additional bedrooms, as well as a third-floor great room and private parking with fenced area.

Welcome to this charming home in the historic Central West End, with its center hall plan that offers a spacious living room on the right and dining room on the left. An updated kitchen has modern appliances and there are 5 generous bedrooms on the second floor, another bedroom and sitting room on the third.

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841 Pheasant Woods Drive | $364,900

Open 2-story home includes custom flooring, Marvin windows, 9-foot ceilings on the main level and spacious 2,900 square feet of light and bright spaces.

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Stylish 4-plus bedroom, 3-bath home on 1 acre at the end of a cul-de-sac. It offers convenient one-level living and updates throughout.

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[homework: t i d e r c a extr Dear Homework,

We recently bought this house in Olivette, which needs some exterior love and attention. The teal door and exposed electrical box near the front left window don’t do the house justice. We know it has a lot of potential, but need some guidance for replacing and adding features, especially a new door and landscaping. Any advice is appreciated!

Thank you, To-teally Perplexed

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I agree that having a utility meter next to the front door is unfortunate, and while the design of the door looks very ’80s suburbia, I think the color is fine … at least it provides a much needed accent. Beyond that, let’s look at three schemes for possible alterations.

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In the first, I focus on your suggestion of changing the landscaping and door. A new clipped-yew hedge at the entry would screen the utility meter and draw the eye to the front door. By flanking the front door with upright evergreens and painting the door red, the entry becomes the most prominent feature of the elevation and helps balance the composition. New planting that creates a continuous flow further ties the scheme together.

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To my eye, the porch area could still use more emphasis. In the second scheme, I show adding a shallow, pediment-type overhang supported by carved brackets. I also include two low brick walls with lanterns to screen the meter and give some depth to the faรงade. The front door has been replaced with a more colonial one.

In the final scheme, more extensive architectural additions are employed. A columned front porch with a copper roof really grabs the eye. A new white fence not only hides the meter, but also adds an interesting detail. The dormer windows are also made more memorable, and a new garage cupola joins a decorative fountain on the right, to balance the feeling of completeness. A hedge at the street frames the new, more elaborate composition.

All these changes improve the home in many ways, but I also should point out that it may be easier just to move the meter to the side of the house!

Good luck with your changes.

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For Details Visit www.jbridge.info or Call Jay Shah at 314 495 6093 Other games & Practice Session: Thur Eve, 6 PM

Antiques/ Collectibles Collector Pays Top $

Guns Old or New Military Items Swords & Knives Antiques of Any Type Fishing Tackle Advertising Signs Costume Jewelry Toys Pre 1970 Old Oriental Items Sterling Silver Steve Lapin (314) 571-9427 (618) 271-8200

Automotive I BUY

RUNNING USED CARS Buying with Integrity for Over 30 Years Cash Paid On The Spot Call Sam 314-302-2008

Cleaning Time LLC

Professional & Experienced Deep & detailed cleaning plus we’ll cook, grocery shop & do laundry!

Green Products Available.

Excellent references. Insured.

314-546-5370

Bright Cleaning Specialist We Specialize in Chandelier Cleaning

Drapery Cleaning On-Site Pressure Washing And Much More Over 21 Years of Service 314-484-0128 BrightClean.net

DiAnne Myers’ Travelling Piano School accepting students ages 4 thru college www.stlouispianoteacher.com 314-374-6033

Estate Buying JSD Estate Buyers

WE NEED GOLD!!!

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

Immediate payment since 1976.

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

Gutters/Roofing THE GUTTER GUY

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

Health & Wellness

Help Wanted

Acupresure (Acupuncture Without Needles) Swedish/Deep Tissue/Shiatsu ARTHRITIS RELIEF DETOXIFICATION Increase Your Immune System 522 N. New Ballas Ste. 299 (314) 541-3502 YueMaMassageTherapy.com SPRING FOR A MASSAGE! $60 For 1 hr.

Your Hypoallergenic home and business cleaner.

We specialize in custom cleaning packages catered to your family Bonded, Insured, and Workman’s Comp for your protection. www.toplevelcleaningllc.com 314-910-1241

Yue Ma has been practicing in STL for 17 yrs. (formerly at JCC for 14 yrs) She believes natural healing & deep relaxation follow her philosophy“Our body is like a river; all is connected.”

St. CharLeS

“Helping people remain independent & safe at home.”

-Allen and Sally Serfas, Founders

Brown Hound Pet Care

Love animals and have the ability to pet/house sit for extended periods of time? An established pet sitting company is looking to hire an animal enthusiast with attention to detail, reliability and willing to be bonded/ insured with background check.

Contact Jennifer at 314-303-0194

Home Improvement

SERVICES

REMODEL & REPAIR

$ Cash 4 Old Stuff $

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

Also, Warehouse, Business & Storage LockerLeftovers!

St. Joseph’s Academy

Special Events and Parent Programs Specialist Responsible for coordinating participation among volunteers to foster programs and activities that support the mission of the Academy.

The Specialist’s work includes active fundraising through events and communications which align with the goals of the Institutional Advancement Department. Reports to the Director of Development and is an integral part of the Advancement team.

For a complete job description, job requirements, and the application process, visit our website at stjosephacademy.org

TOP LEVEL CLEANING LLC

STL Cards PSL opportunity for 2015 season and beyond. PERFECT for business entertainment/personal use in single-digit row on aisle behind home plate/protective screen. Priced at a premium so serious inquires only.

Reply with contact info to trs022258@aol.com

314.576.0094

HELP WANTED

Cardinal Tickets

Four (4) Cardinals PSL’s

St. LouiS

314.631.1989 636.724.4357

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200

Keeping it Clean LLC

We specialize in affluent homes.

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

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

Insured & bonded. 314-852-9787.

KeepingItCleanSTL.com

Home Healthcare

stlhomecare.com

Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Insured. Free Est. 38 Years Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511

Lamp Repair LAMP REPAIRS & LIGHTING FIXTURES Since 1977 • Rebuilding lamps & fixtures • Refurbishing antiques • Tiffany repair • Replacement parts - glass & crystal • In-home pickup & delivery • Giant show room • all types of fixtures, Lamps, lamp shades & ceiling fans • Bring in this ad for a free gift

1265 N. Warson (between Olive & Page) 314-432-0086 www.theblodgettlighthouse.com

LAWN & GARDEN

LAWN & GARDEN

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

Tree Services

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

Painting M & M Custom Painting

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

Insured and Free Estimates.

Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

Pet Services THE WELL BEHAVED PET....

For all your home training needs.

New Puppy, Puppy Mill, Rescue Dogs or Behavioral Problems.

OH, DON’T FORGET THE CAT!!!!

Call me, I can help.

Laura @ 636-456-9993

Piano Tuning MCGREEVY PIANO

Spring Into Tune!

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

Plumbing Tony LaMartina Plumbing

A+ rated from BBB Serving St. Louis for over 30 years 314.965.9377 www.TonyLaMartinaPlumbing.com $20 off any service call Please present ad—Expires 4/10/15

Real Estate Have A Lot To Sell?

Premier custom home development firm Michael Lauren Development LLC seeks suitable infill building lots in Frontenac, Ladue & Clayton. Developer will purchase your home “as is” and homeowner will pay no commission on the sale and can have close dates of up to 6 months. Call 303.898.3527

Tree service professionals

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

Tim Gamma B.S. Horticulture Board Certified Master Arborist Tom Gamma Certified Arborist PRUNING ■ FERTILIZATION PLANTING ■ SPRAYING TRIMMING ■ REMOVAL

314-725-6159 Insured gammatree.com

Vacation Properties GULF COAST CONDO

Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 3BR, 3BA, 3 pools, tennis courts and so much more!

Great Rates. Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/148365

dream it.

Two prime lots now available in N Clayton Gardens n 300 GAY AVENUE

210 TOPTON WAY

Large, prime corner lot can accommodate a first-floor master and at-level garage. Home can orient toward Gay or Kingsbury Boulevard.

Mature trees and ideal location in Clayton schools and walkable to downtown Clayton and more. Parklike setting directly across the street.

Perfect setting for a custom home on a beautiful tree-lined street in Clayton Gardens. Build in Clayton school district and walk to downtown shops, restaurants and the community center. This lot can accommodate a large home with up to 5,000 square feet of living space.

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

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