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Residents Group Faces May 19 Deadline To Collect 428 Signatures by Kevin Murphy passed a text amendment to the The Webster Groves existing zoning code to allow Residents Organization f or construction of two-f amily f ormed earlier this year in dwellings on conf orming lots opposition to SG Collaborative’s within the A4 district. The A4 redevelopment proposal north district consists of smaller lot of the Old Webster Business sizes in the city. About 68% of the District. Since then, members city is zoned A4, although a large successf ully worked toward the portion of those lots do not meet defeat of an April ballot measure regulations in the zoning code, to create a use tax, and now hope according to the city. to force a public vote to overturn “The city of Webster Groves hotly-contested zoning code looked at the zoning code change modif i ations passed by the city because it was seeing a loss in council on May 4. the diversity of size and types of Led by Richard Mazzarella, housing within the community,” the Webster Groves Residents according to a written statement Organization has f rom the city. until Wednesday, “Smaller residential May 19, to f ile a homes were being petition containing torn down and 428 signatures f rom replaced with houses registered voters double the size or in Webster Groves. more.” According to the The city’s statecity’s charter, the city ment was released clerk has 15 days once f or the purpose of the petition is filed to “correcting misindetermine whether f ormation” on the it is signed by a - Richard A4 zoning amendf su f ici t number ment. The misinf orMazzarella f o electors. Once mation claimed by certif ied, the council the city addresses has 30 days to consider the regular newspaper advertiseordinance. Should the council ments placed by Mazzarella and f ail to act, the council must call the Webster Groves Residents for a special election. Organization. The city, f or ex“We’re just asking f or a ample, takes issue with the May citywide vote. That’s all we are 7 advertisement in this newspaasking f or,” said Mazzarella. per that states: “Webster Groves “This ordinance will have a City Council has rezoned all A4 tremendous impact on the city, single-f amily housing to duplex and we think the people have a housing.” The city states it has right to decide this issue — not not rezoned any property, but has just the city council.” modif ied language in the zoning On a 5-2 vote, with Mayor code. Gerry Welch and Councilman In addition to other items, the David Franklin voting against city rejects claims that “many the measure, the council « continued on page 6A

“We’re just asking for a citywide vote. That’s all we are asking for.”

Allison Laupp of Defian e, Missouri, secured a dry place in back of her SUV as rain began to fall during last Saturday’s Paint Webster event. Laupp painted Irises at the corner of Rock Hill Road and West Lockwood Avenue. See more photos and winners of the 15th annual plein air event on page 8A. | photo by Ursula Ruhl

Folks Turn Out For Opportunity To View Traveling Black Bear “I’m not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.” - Winnie the Pooh

by Melissa Wilkinson f o Conservation managed Ursuline Academy in to tranquilize and capture Oakland clearly takes its the creature f rom a tree in mascot very seriously, as a Richmond Heights. juvenile black bear was spotted While the bear would on campus Saturday, May 8. normally be lef t to its own Numerous sightings of the devices, its proximity to bear were reported over the people and highways caused weekend in neighborhoods of the Missouri Department of Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Conservation to take action. Brentwood, Sunset Hills and “In a rural area, it’s not as Fenton. The bear hunt ended critical. The bear will probably on Sunday evening, May 9, go on its own way,” said Dan when representatives f rom Zarlenga f o the Missouri the Missouri Department Department of Conservation.

“Unfortunately, in this instance, we’re in a heavily populated area. That brings with it additional risks. When the bear was sighted in Brentwood and Richmond Heights, near a lot of major roads and highways, we realized we would need to take action.” The young male black bear was sedated via tranquilizer dart Sunday night, managing to climb down f rom the tree itself bef ore a rescue by ladder « continued on page 18A

A black bear photographed by Laura Voegtle Boeker on the campus of Ursuline Academy.

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Webster Groves High School 2021 Senior Awards

Webster Groves High School is nationally acclaimed for its Renaissance academic achievement program that recognizes student accomplishment with incentives and rewards. The sponsorship of district business and community organizations makes the Renaissance program possible. This year we are happy to recognize the following students for their achievements in the 2020-21 school year.

Our students were awarded over $28.4 million in scholarships. Scott Harris Oliphant Foundation Scholarship Kreighton Bluette John Phillip Sousa Award Nataly Meckfessel Owen Mitchell Louis Armstrong Award Reade Snelling Henry J. Lemcke Scholarship Kristyn Morganthaler Larissa Stiber Catherine Warner Scholarship Sonia Bergfeld Henry Tomiser National School Orchestra Award Ava Andrews Director’s Award for Orchestra Sarah Ahrens National School Choral Award Adam Bickhaus Ada Foley Java Leadership Award Reagan Austin Sophie Blake Brett Krueger Outstanding Science Student Award Erica Magee Outstanding Business Student Anna Hauser Outstanding Math Student Kristyn Morgenthaler WG Drama Department Technical Theatre Scholarship Mary Amelia Griesedieck Webster Groves Rotary Club Scholarship Kate McLaughlin Fiona Smith Owen Mitchell Webster Groves Lions Club Scholarship Sophie Blake Grace Hartwig Gabriel Matteuzzi Eames Fiona Smith Reade Snelling Gussner Future Teacher Scholarship Taylor Knapp Caitlin Noel Ivory Crockett Scholarship for Allied Health Careers Sarah Ahrens Ella Erb Raquel Kristen Robinson Kate McLaughlin WGHS Orabka Family Scholarship Fabien Achinda Howard A. Latta Scholarship Award Sarah Ahrens Ella Erb Ada Foley Sophie Schnieders Fiona Smith Austin Wrice

Webster Groves High School Parents’ Club Scholarship Fabien Achinda Sarah Ahrens Ella Erb Caleb Duttlinger Kolby Cunningham Sophie Schnieders Matthan Clausen Fiona Smith Taylor Knapp Owen Mitchell Mia Jacobsmeyer Ezra Park Reade Snelling Caitlyn Boyle Keegan McGinnis Webster Groves National Education Association Academic Achievement Scholarship Kolby Cunningham Fabien Achinda WG Firefighters Community Outreach Scholarship Raquel Kristen Robinson Webster Groves Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award and Scholarship Zoe DeLay Chelsea Detrick Memorial Scholarship Ella Erb Chartwell’s Scholarship Ella Erb Hailey Evans Brooklyn Jones Anthony Phiffer Webster Groves Family and Friends Scholarship Fabien Achinda Ella Erb Taylor Graning Isaiah Henderson Jocelyn Hill Lamar Jackson Taylor Knapp Raquel Robinson Sophie Schnieders Zora Thomas Webster Groves Family and Friends Brian Christopher Anderson Engineering Scholarship Jerid Enyard Missouri Scholars 100 Award Justin Barker Erica Magee Eagle Award Zoe DeLay James T. Hixson Award – Leadership Sarah Ahrens Ezra Park James T. Hixson Award – Sportsmanship Hannah Jansen Luke Maupin James T. Hixson Award – Scholarship Noah Braun Anna Tetreault

James T. Hixson Award – Service Caroline Gillow Jack Korte Individual Post-secondary Awards or Magna/Summa Cum Laude Fabien Richard Achinda Camryn C. Adams Miette Zori Adkisson Sarah Elizabeth Ahrens Megan Jean Allen Daeja Lashae Anderson Ava Frances Andrews Timothy Matthew Arrandale Kaia S. Askew-Sunkara Reagan Kate Austin Jake Fernando Bacilek Olivia Jules Baer Alexandra Lynn Bahr Ja’mise Jena Bailey Clyde Theodore Baken Justin David Barker Kameron Derrick Barnes Robert Emmett Barrett Bryce Michael Barron Taylor E. Bazemore Lydia Nora Beggs Conner Benbow Amirah Chloe Benne Sonia Bergfeld Adam Joseph Bickhaus Sophie Blake Kara Nicole Bloom Kreighton Frances Weiss Bluette Luke Henry Blumenkemper Caitlyn W. Boyle Noah Scott Braun Hannah Maye Briley Kathryn Brown Lauren Elise Brown Sarah Frances Brown Dana M. Buford John Wesley Bumbera Madelyn Elise Buske Carlos Orion Byrd Cameron Warner Cady Mason Shane Camden Jonathan Louis Campbell Jackson Murrel Carter Ian Casey Olivia Casper Carissa S. Castro Matthan Jacob Clausen Madeleine Kate Collier Kelly Julianne Collins Whitley M. Coltrane Grace Elizabeth Cooley Stephen Cooper III Nicole Keepes Cox Benjamin P. Cryer Kolby Elizabeth Cunningham Jane Amélie Curtis Kimmy Dang Xavier Dante Devon J. Darst Alexandre Michael Marie de Foy Sophie Elise DeLay Zoe Manon DeLay William Michael Downey Josh Anthony Drilingas Kacy Nomura Dunlap Caleb Duttlinger Gabriel Matteuzzi Eames Maya Echols-Albrecht Susannah Mae Egley Jack Thomas Ellis Dawson Hughes Engelbrecht Jerid O. Enyard Jared Epps Ella Grace Erb Linsey Ann Etzel Hailey La’Shae Evans Jaden Marsalis Fields Addison J. Fitzgibbon Ada Foley

Augustus Paul Ford Sydney Frillman Lydia Eileen Marie Fritter Anna-Lise LaRae Gaines Isabella Ann Gaines Amelia Milan Genazzi Clark A. Gericke Grace M. Gericke Caroline Annelise Gillow Simon Frederick Glarner Biniam M. Goben Taylor M. Graning Mary A. Griesedieck Dominic Henry Grosvenor Cole Thomas Gudenkauf Hannah Kathleen Gutweiler Thomas J. Harrelson Grace Margaret Hartwig Anna Elisabeth Hauser Michael Tanner Hayes Grace Kennedy Hedenberg Isaiah Rydell Henderson William Mead Hickey Alexander J. Hill Jocelyn Hill Li Xiao Hodson Christopher Michael Hollandsworth Scarlett Katherine Hovermale Sophia Grace Howell John Huelsman Nathan Alexander Hutson Will David Ireland Everett James Isom Lamar Hasan M. Jackson Mia Noelle Jacobsmeyer Hannah Jansen Brooklyn Rene Havilen Jones Joel N. Jones Andrew Rayburn Jordan William Thomas Jordan Adam Matthew Jurotich Jr. Sarah Katherine Kaul Aaliyah Keith Bryce Thomas Kiesling Ella Kindt Taylor Lynn Knapp Jack Thomas Korte Caitlyn Koscielski Brett C. Krueger Ellie R. Krueger Evan Ross Lee Krueger Sophia Rose LaBrier Thalia Cervantes Landeiro Jacob Richard Lang Ryan Henri Lanouette Paige Adair Lauer Rachel Grace Lee Kelsey Nicole Lehmann Anika Mari Louise Leyson Jackson Ryan Loving Ryan Andrew Luetkemeyer Lauren Elizabeth MacBryde Erica Denali Magee Connor Malon Carson Henry Martel Luke Ferdinand Maupin Lillian Joan Maynor William Schroeder McAleenan Lilly Anna McCaine Annalise Cara McCann Keegan Palmer McGinnis Kathleen McLaughlin Nataly Marie Meckfessel Colin Meiner William Kenneth Menke IV Julia Susan Mertensmeyer Trevor William Mihill Edward Jamieson Mitchell Noah Giacomo Mitchell Owen M. Mitchell Gabriela Rosales Moore Tristen Owen Moore Kristyn Leigh Morgenthaler Pippa A. Netsch Lois Eileen Niemira Benjamin Charles Nieukirk

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Here’s To All The Perfectly Adequate Grandmas by Mary Bufe I have stumbled upon an idea that, if implemented universally, could make everyone’s life a little better. Like most of my best ideas, this one occurred to me while reviewing the disturbing results of a new survey. It f ound that three out of every f our Americans believe they are good people. Now f or the disturbing part: Nearly HALF of us think we aren’t just GOOD, but BETTER than everyone else. Consider the implications. This means one in two Little Leaguers think they’re the best player on the team, if not the entire league. One in two of their parents agree. The same ones probably think they’re better than the coach. And you wonder why brawls break out in the stands? Compare that to just a generation ago, when all the children in Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegon were merely above average. Can you see the trajectory we’re on? It’s the same thing in the supermarket line, where every other shopper secretly thinks they’re better than you. Also, John Lewis and Dolly

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Parton. Not to mention Betty White. Think of it: One in two shoppers considers themself a national treasure! And I’m pretty sure I know why. It’s the “World’s Best” memorabilia industry’s f ault. You know what I’m talking about. Our nation is glutted with “World’s Best Dad” t-shirts and “World’s Greatest Grandma” coffee mugs. It wasn’t always this way. You’ll f ind no photos of George Washington wearing a “World’s Best Foref ather” trucker hat while crossing the Delaware. John Lewis never waved a giant “#1 in Good Trouble” f oam f in er on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. At least they might be worthy of these titles. Personally, I would feel like a total f raud in a “World’s Best Mom” sweatshirt. The truth is, I’m NOT the World’s Best Mom. I lost my daughter at Trout Lodge when she was two, f or heaven’s sake. I often eat the last cookie. Which brings me to my life-changing idea. First, it’s time the “World’s Best” industry had truth-in-labeling requirements similar to those governing

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News Kirkwood Council Debates Changing Construction Hours Council may limit construction work during weekend evening hours by Melissa Wilkinson The Kirkwood City Council on May 6 gave preliminary approval to change the hours residents are permitted to carry out noisy construction or repair work on weekends. Current hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. The amendment changes the hours on Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The discussion was triggered by a request f rom a resident. The council voted 5-2 in f avor of the change, with Councilmen Wallace Ward and Bob Sears voting against it. Ward argued that the amendment doesn’t go f ar enough to protect residents in areas with constant new construction, and suggested weekday hours start at 8 a.m. in the cooler months. Mayor Tim Grif f i reminded Ward that the amendment was only meant to address weekend hours, but agreed that a larger conversation may be needed to adjust weekday hours moving forward. Councilman Sears expressed concerns that limiting hours f urther

might prevent busy residents f rom working on their own homes bef ore or after work. Grif f i clarif ied that the ordinance does not ban all construction projects during off-hours — only those producing loud noises. The amendment must pass a second reading to become law. The Kirkwood City Council will next meet on Thursday, May 20, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. In Other News • The council passed a f inal vote to amend the city’s zoning code to add a distinction f or multi-f amily developments on certain sites. The amendment allows f or a distinction between sites listed as mandatory and sites listed as commercial; previously, the two were treated as identical. • Randalls Wine & Spirits will not be opening a location at 10451 Manchester Road. The company withdrew its application just hours before the May 6 council meeting. However, the property owner of EZ Storage, which would have housed Randalls, is moving f orward with the application f or a special-use permit and will identify a new tenant at a later date. Jonathan Raiche, Kirkwood’s director of planning and development services, said the new client would be “a high-end type of establishment.”

Eight people were hospitalized in a May 5 crash involving a stolen vehicle that ran a red light at Laclede Station and Watson roads. | photo by Ken Menke

Man Charged With Assault In May 5 Vehicle Crash That Sent 8 To Hospitals by Jaime Mowers A man driving a stolen vehicle who police say caused a multi-vehicle crash is now f acing several charges. Eight people were injured af ter a vehicle ran a red light at the intersection of Watson and Laclede Station roads on Wednesday, May 5. Jacob Spear, 26, of the 7700 block of Dittmer Road in Dittmer, Missouri, was charged Thursday, May 6, with seven counts of assault, according to court records. He is being held on a $200,000 cash-only bond. At the time of the crash, Spear was driving a 1993 Ford Crown Victoria that Spear had been stolen last month f rom South St. Louis County, according to the St. Louis County Police Department. A Shrewsbury police f f o ice attempted to stop him Wednesday morning, May 5, after a signal violation on Watson Road. When the of f ice activated his emergency lights, Spear

fled westbound on Watson at a high rate of speed. Because Spear fled, the office turned of f his emergency lights and turned onto Wimbledon Drive, ending an attempt to stop him. Spear continued to f lee westbound on Watson and then ran a red light at the intersection of Watson and Laclede Station roads, running into three other vehicles, police said. Four people in the stolen car Spear was driving suffered serious physical injuries as a result of the crash. Three people who were occupants of other vehicles involved in the crash were also injured. In total, eight people, including Spear, were taken to hospitals f or treatment, according to the St. Louis County Police Department. The intersection, on the border of Webster Groves and Marlborough, was closed f or several hours f ollowing the crash. The accident happened just after 8 a.m. and workers were still clearing the intersection more than six hours later. The St. Louis County Police Department is continuing to investigate the crash.

Kirkwood School District Introduces New Literacy Plan by Melissa Wilkinson Following what some called a “heartbreaking” revelation, administrators are introducing a new comprehensive literacy instruction plan for Kirkwood School District students. Bryan Painter, the district’s assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, presented data f rom K-8 students over several years during a recent school board work session. According to Painter, literacy and reading comprehension levels f rom December 2020 suggest students have been adversely affected by the pandemic, and that the percentage of students passing the literacy benchmark was already concerning prior to the pandemic. Painter added that literacy is also an equity issue, demonstrating with two graphs — one with data from white students, another with data from Black students — how Black student literacy levels are far below those of their white peers. Several board members were disturbed by the data. “This is heartbreaking,” said Kirkwood School Board Member Nikole Shurn. “My children are represented in those numbers.” Facilitator Jenna Klenke-Galbreath said the district surveyed teachers in kindergarten through eighth grade to determine gaps in the learning process. Research revealed that the district has little consistency in how phonics are taught in early grades. “Findings showed a resounding need f or explicit phonics and word study resources, as well as professional learning around comprehensive literacy for all teachers,” said Klenke-Galbreath. Administrators have developed a three-year plan to bring all teachers on board with new literacy instruction, as well as a consistent teaching tool — the Sonday system, a comprehensive line of materials designed to help educators provide multisensory reading instruction. Teachers Maria Tutskey, Ken Peacock and Laura Grayson spoke of their experiences piloting the Sonday program with their students. All three said their classes have excelled under the program. Peacock said his fi st grade students have experienced “astronomic growth.” “I’ve seen dramatic increases in their

use oftraditional spelling patterns and in their phonemes. I’ve seen some students who were stuck making the growth they really needed,” said Peacock. Grayson, who teaches third grade, said the system utilizes kinesthetic learning. Students learn sounds and practice reading and writing them with whiteboards. If they get it wrong, students trace the sound with two f in ers and try again. Written sounds develop into words and sentences, with studies eventually evolving to phrases, capitalization and punctuation. Struggling students are given additional time with the program through interventions. “It’s been a joy to watch students have those ‘lightbulb moments’ in the classroom,” said Grayson. “If I don’t get to Sonday in my room, they’re asking for it. You know when students are asking for it, it’s a successful program.” In addition to employing the Sonday system across the district, the district is introducing 35 days of literacy coaching f or teachers per school during the next school year, with additional training in the f ollowing two school years. Teachers will also attend workshops on comprehensive literacy and the science of reading. Painter described the plan as “the most comprehensive in my time with the district.” School Likely To Be Fully In-Person In Fall Superintendent David Ulrich went over the results of a recent parent and student survey, revealing that 97% of students intend to, or are leaning toward, returning to school in person next year. Ulrich said school will likely be fully in-person, fi e days a week, but that Kirkwood School District f amilies should still expect some COVID precautions and safety arrangements. New Music Course Kirkwood High School will have a new class next year: Music Production and Recording Techniques. The program will teach students the basics of live perf orming, including sound engineering and equipment, as well as coach them through the process of recording and mixing their own song. The class will be available f or sophomores, juniors and seniors, and will have a cap of 20 students.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Kirkwood 5th Best High School In State Kirkwood High School has been named a “2021 U.S. News Best High School” and was ranked the f if th best Missouri High School by U.S. News and World Report. The 2021 edition of Best High Schools includes a numerical ranking of nearly all public high schools nationwide — almost 18,000 of them. “Congratulations to the students, staf f and entire Kirkwood community f or being recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top high school in the country,” said Kirkwood High School Principal Mike Havener. “We are proud of this recognition and understand it takes all of us working together to make this recognition possible.” School rankings are based on

weighted scores across six indicators of school quality. These indicators include college readiness, college curriculum, math and reading prof iciency and per f ormance, underserved student performance and graduation rate. Metro Academic and Classical High School, part of St. Louis Public Schools, ranked f i st on the listing, f ollowed by Lincoln College Prep in Kansas City Public Schools, Ladue Horton Watkins High School, Clayton High School and Kirkwood High School. Webster Groves High School was ranked 38th in the state. For more inf ormation, visit www. usnews.com /education /best-highschools.

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Correcting Misinformation on the A4 Zoning Amendment Community discussions on the A4 Zoning Amendment have included misinformation that the City of Webster Groves would like to correct. We present the following facts to clear up any confusion within the community. CLAIM: Webster Groves City Council Has Rezoned All A4 SingleFamily Housing to Duplex Housing FACT: The City Council has not rezoned any property. All property zoned “A4” Residence District remains as “A4” Residence District. This is merely a text amendment to the existing zoning code. These sorts of amendments are commonly undertaken by the City Council. That amendment modified existing language for regulations in the Zoning Code through a public hearing process. CLAIM: The Webster Groves City Council has approved a rezoning ordinance by a 5-2 vote to reclassify all A4 single-family lots, the smallest of the lot sizes found in the City, to allow for subdivision and duplex housing. FACT: No property was “reclassified” and no changes were made to the subdivision ordinance. Since 1956, the “A4” Seventy-Five Hundred Residence District has had two-family dwellings as an approved use in the district with some regulations. Property in the City is assessed by St. Louis County according what is built on the property. All lots with single family homes on them will still be assessed as single family residential. CLAIM: More than two-thirds of all the single-family housing in Webster Groves is located in the A4 zone. FACT: It is correct that approximately 68% of the City is Zoned “A4” Seventy-Five Hundred Square Foot Residential. However, a large portion of those lots will not meet the regulations in the zoning code to be able to build a two-family structure. Lots have to meet a minimum square footage (7,500 Square feet); minimum width of lot (60 feet) and meet off site parking requirements. Many blocks within the City will still not be eligible to have two family dwellings.

CLAIM: This is the first ordinance in a series of measures under consideration by the City Council to reshape Webster Groves in their own vision without the ballot approval of its citizens. CLAIM: The people of Webster Groves have the right to vote on this ordinance since it impacts the landscape of 69% of city. FACT: Zoning text code amendments in all cities around the county go through a public hearing process. Those approval processes involve Planning Commissions and City Councils. The City Council has been discussing these code changes for over two years. The Planning Commission held public hearings open for six months allowing for public input. Recommendations were forwarded to the City Council for additional public hearings and public input. Since January 1, 2011 the Webster Groves Plan Commission and City Council have undertaken 36 code amendments through this same process. The City of Webster Groves looked at the zoning code change because it was seeing a loss in the diversity of size and types of housing within the community. Smaller residential homes were being torn down and replaced with houses double the size or more. The change offers the following benefits to the community: • it allows for additional opportunities to provide smaller scale housing within the community; • the housing can be a mix of ownership or rental opportunities; • additional options are available for those who wish to locate in Webster Groves or stay within the community. If you have additional questions, please contact Mara M. Perry, AICP Director of Planning & Development perrym@webstergroves.org or 314-963-5333.

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Mailbag

The Webster-Kirkwood Times welcomes readers to state their opinions in Mailbag, but the discourse must be civil. Personal attacks, inflamm tory rhetoric, false or potentially libelous statements will not be published. We reserve the right to determine whether letters meet these standards, and decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Nursing Home Would Have Negative Impact On Area A building request has been filed with Kirkwood Planning and Zoning f or a f or-profit, 80-bed commercial nursing home f acility. This request asks that the proposed facility be built in a residential area along North Ballas Road in Kirkwood. The other side of Ballas Road is in Des Peres. Over 700 signatures are on a petition opposing this project. My hope is that the board members and the planning and zoning staf f do not take this request routinely. Building this large for-profit commercial facility in the middle of a residential area

will change the total makeup of the neighborhood. In my opinion, when a request presented to the planning and zoning board alters the design and/or nature of an area, the board members and staf f should visit the area prior to handing down a judgment. All should be f ully inf ormed and aware of the current design of the area and how the proposed changes will alter not only the look of the area, but the spirit of the neighborhood. You cannot know the neighborhood from lines on a blueprint, aerial view or an artist’s rendition of a

structure. Visiting any area under consideration for a variance should not only be left to planning and zoning, but should also include all officials who will be involved/affected. In this case, that includes the Kirkwood City Council, Kirkwood administration, the officials of the city of Des Peres and officials of St. Louis County. This request, if approved, will have a negative impact on this whole area, not just Kirkwood. David Anderson Kirkwood

Email Update From Congresswoman Ann Wagner I just received U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner’s weekly email update. She starts with the inaccuracy that President Biden is breaking his promise to reach across the aisle. He is reaching. In f act, he invited Republicans to the White House. The problem is Republican refusal to negotiate. Ann next said that Biden wants to

Amazon Drivers Blessings and my heartf elt thanks to the Amazon drivers who helped my dog and me today at the corner of Talle and Manchester. They were young and strong and on their way to someplace important, but they pulled of f Manchester to help. My personal Samaritans. Bob Scheef Des Peres

raise our taxes and increase control over our lives. Biden has stated continuously that only those earning over $400,000 will see an increase. He is not trying to control our lives. He is trying to help us survive an international crisis. Is Ann really against helping us? Next, Ann touted her legislation, the “Born Alive Abortion Survivor

Protection Act.” I believe this is good legislation, but what about the babies of poor women who do want to save their babies? What about expanding Medicaid? Don’t those babies have the same rights? Martin Walsh Glendale

What’s Next, Knife Throwing?

Regarding the picture of a young girl throwing an axe (WKT, May 7 issue, Camp Wyman story), is this cute? I think not! Kirkwood sees this as a provocative act by teaching Webster kids axe-throwing exercises. To what end, may I ask? Kirkwood will no doubt

retaliate with knif e throwing in its secondary schools. We must work to deescalate such brazen, bellicose saber rattling! Roger Stojeba Kirkwood

Ready For Electric Vehicles I would like to give a shout out to Mayor Thompson and the Richmond Heights City Council for being the first municipality in Missouri to require new residential construction to be EV (electric vehicle) ready. It’s called getting ready f or the f uture. Another reason Richmond Heights is rated a top place to live in Missouri. Steve Wulff Richmond Heights

So Quiet You Could Hear A ... I’m concerned that our conservative Kirkwood and Webster neighbors don’t seem to be concerned. Ever wonder how much quiet you need to hear a pin drop? First, let’s start with noise. Kevin McCarthy on punishing Liz Cheney for being an independent Republican. Now. The quiet. Marjorie Taylor Green Facebooking support f or assassinating Obama, Clinton and Pelosi. Matt Gaetz and the allegations concerning sex trafficking. Lauren Boebert tweeting where Pelosi was during the sedition. Jim Hauschultz Kirkwood

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Honors Bestowed For Anti-Crime Efforts by Mary Shapiro Shrewsbury Police Chie f Lisa Vargas on May 11 presented awards to police officers and a civilian f or their actions during a violent criminal incident that occurred on April 19. A Meritorious Service Award went to Sgt. Tomey Foltz and Sgt. Allen Lawson. The Chief ’s Commendation Award went to police officers Zachery King, Brian Koenig, Jason Loescher and Det. Ryan Thieret. Certifi ates of Recognition went to civilians Andrew Schwartz and Eric Bayers. Chief Vargas said all of the officers played a vital role in locating and

taking a violent criminal into custody, conducting an “extraordinary investigation,” and documenting all of the facts and evidence. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has issued charges of assault, armed criminal action and attempted robbery against Shrewsbury resident Blake Robert Parker, 18. Parker is accused of using a knif e to assault a customer a f ter demanding money on the parking lot at the PhilMart store at 7250 Lansdowne Ave. Police said Parker was taken into custody af ter a brief f oot pursuit in

the 7300 block of Weil Avenue. The weapon was located af ter a search of the area. Sunday Concerts In The Park The Shrewsbury Board of Aldermen on May 11 gave the nod to Final Touch Event Company to hold Sunday evening concerts in Brinkop Park on May 23, June 6 and July 18. The park is located on 3.4 acres west of the intersection at Nottingham and Laurella avenues. The concerts will mainly draw f oot traffic, as there is very little parking available at Brinkop Park.

Petition To Place Zoning On Webster Ballot from page 1A of the proposals put f orth by the city council are the result of several closeddoor meetings,” stating that the zoning text code amendment went through a public hearing process and the approval process of both the planning commission and city council. “Since Jan. 1, 2011, the Webster Groves Plan Commission and City Council have undertaken 36 code amendments through this same process,” according to the city statement. The Webster Groves Residents Organization has also placed a number of past advertisements in opposition

to the SG Collaborative redevelopment plan and the use tax that was rejected by voters in April. City council members recently considered placing the use tax before voters for a second time, claiming there had been a lot of “misinformation” being spread about the tax prior to the April vote. Mazzarella said his group has collected about half of the necessary 428 signatures required to put the A4 zoning ordinance on the ballot, and will hold a signature drive throughout the day on Saturday, May 15. “I think we have f undamental differences with city hall. They think they can decide these big issues by themselves. I don’t know why they

would f ear the vote of the people,” he said. Mazzarella runs Decypher Genetics, LLC, out of his North Webster home on Dornell Drive. The home is located in close proximity to the planned redevelopment. He is also owner of Agrigento Properties, LLC, which is involved in the ownership, management, transf er, lease and sale of real estate, according to the state filingof his limited liability company. In addition to his own home, Mazzarella owns f i e other homes on Dornell Drive, according to St. Louis County tax records. Mazzarella said he restores homes and rents them at below-market value.

Shrewsbury Police Seek Help In Rash Of Car Break-Ins

The Shrewsbury Police Department is investigating numerous reports of cars being rifled through in the overnight hours on Sunday, May 9, and Monday, May 10. Reports were received from the following areas: Sunday night-Monday morning • 5000 block of Wilshusen • 4800 block of Verguene • 5000 block of Michael • 7500 block of Nottingham • 7400 block of Brunswick • 7200 block of Murdoch Monday night-Tuesday morning • 7400-7500 block of Lansdowne • 7200, 7400-7500 block of Nottingham • F4300 block of Shrewsbury Most vehicles were lef t unlocked, and several had damage to the door lock mechanism. Items stolen included computers, loose change, tools, power cords and any other items of any value. In a few cases, surveillance cameras showed a man on a bicycle. However, police report that all of these incidents were not committed by this lone individual. Police are asking residents in these areas to check surveillance camera f ootage in the overnight hours of Sunday and Monday. Forward f ootage to police@cityo f shrewsbury.com. Anyone with inf ormation on these incidents can call 314-645-3000.

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Webster-Kirkwood Times

Webster Groves City Council Has Rezoned All A4 Single-Family Housing to Duplex Housing Sign the Referendum Petition to Force the Webster Groves City Rezoning Ordinance for A4 Single-Family Housing to a City Vote The Webster Groves City Council has approved a rezoning ordinance by a 5-2 vote to allow for subdivision and duplex housing in the A4 single-family housing zone. More than two-thirds of all the single-family housing in Webster Groves is located in the A4 zone. This is the first ordinance in a series of measures under consideration by the City Council to reshape Webster Groves in their own vision without the ballot approval of its citizens. Mayor Gerry Welch voted NO and said duplex housing will have a negative economic impact on Webster Groves’ affordable housing because a developer will buy an affordable single-family home and convert it into an expensive less affordable duplex home. Council Member David Franklin also voted NO. We believe that the people of Webster Groves have the right to vote on this ordinance since it impacts the landscape of 69% of our city. Therefore, we have drafted a referendum to the ordinance to see that the citizens of Webster Groves have the opportunity to vote on this important issue. What is the City Council’s argument for not putting this issue up for a vote by our citizens? Council Member Sarah Richardson said a ballot vote was not needed because she, Emerson Smith, and Karen Alexander were elected based on their platform to diversify housing in Webster Groves and they all voted YES. Council Member Laura Arnold and Council Member Pam Bliss also voted YES for the new ordinance. We are asking for a community vote on this issue! If you agree that large scale ordinances such as this should be decided by our citizens and not the City Council, then please sign the referendum. We need 428 signatures of Webster Groves registered voters by May 19th in order to get the ordinance on the ballot. This referendum and the ordinance is available for download from our website (webstergrovesresidents.org/referendum). You can also gather signatures of registered voters from your household and can be a witness to your own signature. Further directions will be on our website https:// webstergrovesresidents.org/. You can return everything to us BEFORE May 19th at: WG Residents 102 Dornell Dr. Webster Groves, MO 63119 Please either put the original in the mailbox or send it to us via the post office as soon as possible. Only original signatures are accepted; scans via email are not valid. We can also arrange to pick up the petitions especially if you have a large number of signatures. We will hold our last petition signing day at 102 Dornell Dr. (at the corner of Kirkham Ave and Dornell Dr. – house faces Kirkham Ave.) from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 15th for those who want to sign the petition in person. Please stop by as every signature is needed!

A4 Single-Family Housing Zones Highlighted in Red. A4 housing represents more than two-thirds of all the single-family housing in Webster Groves. Every effort has been made to faithfully represent the A4 housing regions in red according to the color-coded Webster Groves map (found at www.webstergroves.org/DocumentCenter/View/143/Zoning-Map?bidId=). If you would like to verify which housing zone you live in, please consult the Webster Groves map.

Ordinance Raises the Cost of Housing Every four days, there is one singlefamily home sold in Webster Groves for <$200,000. This ordinance doubles the population density of the A4 neighborhoods and eliminates the truly affordable single-family housing in Webster Groves. Let’s consider one typical example. A 1330 sq. ft. home sold last month in our city in the A4 zone for $168,500 or about $127/sq. ft. The demolition cost of this house is around $20,000 for teardown and debris removal, the replacement of the 67 year-old cast iron sewer lateral and abatement of the asbestos floor tile. These are typical costs and expenses in our area.

This brings the cost of the lot with a new sewer lateral to $188,500. The average size of a duplex unit in the US is 900 sq. ft. The minimal cost of new construction for a finished unit is $200/sq. ft. Since two duplex units are 1800 total sq. ft., the overall cost for construction is $360,000. This brings the total cost of a new duplex to $548,500 or $274,250/ duplex unit. This is the bare minimum and does not include the recent increases in lumber prices and other construction materials that could add $10,000 to these no frills units.

webstergrovesresidents.org 314-833-7740

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May 14 – 20, 2021

Webster Arts invited artists of all ages, both amateurs and professionals, to participate in the 15th annual Paint Webster, a plein air event, on Saturday, May 8. Artists braved the unusually cold and wet May weather to spend the day painting scenes of the historic Webster Groves community. Fifty-nine artists, both children and adults, participated in the “Tips and Tricks” workshop with Nerinx Hall art teacher Tom Hunt as part of the Paint Webster event. The public can view the paintings in person at Old Orchard Gallery, 39 S. Old Orchard Ave. They will be on display there until May 31. This year’s Paint Webster winners are: • First Place: Katie Calfee • Second Place: Anne Molasky • Third Place: Florine Porter • Mayor’s Choice: Gary Beazley • Crossroads Business District Award: Arleana Holtzman • Old Orchard Business District Award: Jen Hahn • Old Webster Business District Award: Marilynne Bradley • Urban Senior Award (artists over 65): Gary Beazley • Opal Award (Best Floral): Tatyana Robberts • Youth Award (13 and up): Amelia Kirsch • Youth Award (12 and under): Kelly Zhang

| photos by Ursula Ruhl

Isabella Wei of Brentwood, 10, was one of the younger artists to take part in the annual Paint Webster event. She set up to paint in the Old Orchard area for the day. Artist Ping Yan offers instructions on painting to Derek and Tiffany Lian next to the apples in the Old Orchard area of Webster Groves.

Gary Beazley of Manchester sets up his supplies to paint homes along Lockwood Avenue on Saturday morning. Beazley has been participating in Paint Webster since its inception 15 years ago. Sisters Vevila and Viveka Zhang set up in Old Orchard to participate in Paint Webster.

Nerinx Hall art teacher Tom Hunt teaches a workshop in Old Orchard as part of the Paint Webster event on May 8.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR MAY May 14 • Feature Frid ay — Visit the National Museum of Transportation, 2933 Barrett Station Road , to take a closer look at the museum’s historic artifacts. Meet the presenter at 10:30 a.m. and learn about The Aerotrain, a sleek, futuristic passenger train. Regular ad mission applies. No reservations required. May 15 • Bike Through History — Beginning at 10 a.m., hit Grant’s Trail at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (adjacent to Grant’s Farm) andbike to the Historic Sappington House. The 4-mile roundtrip includes a complimentary tour of Thomas Sappington’s home. Free. Reservations are required; call 314-8421867 ext. 230. May 15 • Full-Day Scouting Launch — Current scouts and those interested in learning more about Cub Scouts (ages 5-10) are invited to a full day of scouting activities. Events will include gun safety d emonstrations, archery, hikes on the Bobcat trail and STEM d emonstrations and activities. Visit stlbsa.org for times and locations.

May 21 • Feature Frid ay — Visit the National Museum of Transportation, 2933 Barrett Station Road , to take a closer look at the museum’s historic artifacts. Meet the presenter at 10:30 a.m. and learn about St. Louis’ rich history of cars and car manufacturing. Regular ad mission applies. No reservations required. May 22 • Virtual Book Discussion With John Green — Bestselling author John Green will d iscuss his newest book, “The Anthropocene Reviewed ,” in a private online event at 1 p.m. The event is presented by Left Bank Books, Joseph Beth Booksellers, Seminary Coop Bookstore and 57th Street Books. Midwest author Ashley C. Ford will host. Tickets required . For tickets, visit www. left-bank.com/john-green-ticket. May 22 • Friend s Of Webster Groves Public Library Presents Dea Hoover — Join author Dea Hoover on a scavenger hunt through St. Louis. Hoover will d iscuss her new book, “STL Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for St. Louis’ Hidden Treasures,” at the Webster Groves Public Library, 301 E. Lockwood Ave., at 1 p.m. May 22 • Women’s Self Defense Workshop — Develop safe habits, learn how predators think and how to defend

Family night at our place. Family Fun Friday Nights

presented by Mid America Chevy Dealers May 14–August 13 Friday Nights, 5–7 p.m. This summer, kick off Prairie Farms Dairy Summer Zoo Weekends with Family Fun Friday Nights at the Saint Louis Zoo! With specialty food and drink options and free entertainment, the Zoo is the perfect place to have a safe night out with the family. And, don’t forget to come back on Saturday when we’re open late all summer long. See you at our place! Masks, social distancing and reservations are required. For more information, visit stlzoo.org.

yourself during this workshop from 4-6 p.m. at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Monroe Ave. Cost is $20 per person. For more d etails or to register, visit www.kirkwoodparksandrec.org.

May 22 • Movie At The Amphitheater — Enjoy a free movie under the stars at 8 p.m. at the Kirkwood Amphitheater, 111 S. Geyer Road . Bring a blanket and food / beverage — no glass bottles.

May 22 • Snores ‘n Smores — Grab your gear a for an overnight ad venture in Kirkwood Park, 111 S. Geyer Road . Enjoy a campfi e, hayride, night hike and stargazing with the whole family. Bring camping gear. Hot d ogs, soft d rinks, and s’mores provid ed . Check-in and tent setup begins at 5 p.m. Dinner and activities begin at 6 p.m. Lights out at 10 p.m. Breakfast the next day from 7-8 a.m. Pre-registration required . Cost is $15. For more information or to register, visit www.kirkwoodparksandrec.org.

May 22-June 20 • Opera Theatre of Saint Louis — This year’s season begins with “Gianni Schicchi,” May 22-June 11, at a new outdoor setting adjacent to the Loretto-Hilton Center, 130 Ed gar Road . “Highway 1, U.S.A.” runs May 29-June 17, followed by “La Voix Humaine” from June 5-20, “New Works, Bold Voices Lab” from June 10-18, Juneteenth Celebration “I Dream A World ” on June 15, and young artist showcase “Center Stage” on June 19 & 20. For details and tickets, visit opera-stl.org/2021-festival-season.

May 22 • Outd oor Concert — Visit the Historic Sappington House, 1015 S. Sappington Road, for Latin fusion music with Javier Mend oza and Hobo Cane, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets at the gate are $20 for ad ults, free for child ren und er 12. Price includ es 50/50 chances and mystery gift card boxes. Food and drink will be on sale at The Barn restaurant. Bring lawn chairs. Parking is available at Crestwood Elementary School and in the overfl w lot off Reco Avenue. For more d etails, visit historicsappingtonhouse. org or call 314-822-8171.

May 23 • Learn To Tap — Have fun on stage with Michelle Westerman of Shine Bright Dance Project. Child ren 7-12 are invited to the main stage of the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Monroe, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Parents are invited to attend a short performance before the conclusion of the workshop. No dance experience required. Tap shoes encouraged , but not required . Cost is $25 per resident, $30 per non-resident. Sign up at www.kirkwood parksand rec. org or call 314-822-5855. « continued on page 10A

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR May 26 • Maplewood Summer Concert Series — Enjoy live music by Trilogy, with a guest appearance by Bob Kuban, at Ryan Hummert Park, 2400 Sutton Blvd., from 6-8 p.m. Free. Food and drink available. Bring lawn chairs or blanket. May 27 • End Of School Year Nerf War — Show your sharpshooting skills at Kirkwood Park, 111 S. Geyer Road . Register as a team or as a single player to be placed on a team. Players must be 6-10 years old and provide their own Nerf gun, protective eye wear and face covering. Darts provided. Registration is required and closes on May 26. Cost is $25 for residents, $31 for non-residents. For more information or to register, visit www.kirkwoodparksandrec.org.

2021 TNMOT FRIEND FRIDAYS

May 27 • Night At The Zoo — Ad ults ages 21+ are invited to spend an exclusive, limited -attend ance evening among the animals at the Saint Louis Zoo from 5-8:30 p.m. Enjoy exhibits and complimentary admission to special attractions, two complimentary d rink tickets, a free animal-themed mask, and special discounts at food outlets and gift shops. Cost is $25 for Saint Louis Zoo members, and $30 for non-members. Ad vanced tickets required . For more information or tickets, visit www.stlzoo. org/nightatthezoo.

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June 2 • Kirkwood Public Library Presents Dea Hoover — Join author Dea Hoover on a scavenger hunt through St. Louis. Hoover will discuss her new book, “STL Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for St. Louis’ Hid d en Treasures,” at the Kirkwood Public Library, 140 E. Jefferson Ave., at 7 p.m.

We’d like to be your friend, too! If you are a member of one of the tourist attractions below, show your Membership Card at the TNMOT Welcome Desk on the date noted and receive 50% off admission and miniature train rides, and 20% off in The Boxcar Boutique Gift Shop on that date.

www.tnmot.org

May 31 • Memorial Day Celebration — The Sappington-Concord Historical Society will return to St. Lucas United Church of Christ this year, “on the green” at 11735 Denny Road, to host the biggest, little annual Memorial Day celebration in South County. The annual family-friendly celebration begins at 9 a.m., and is free and open to the public. Guests must observe all St. Louis County COVID-19 guid elines. For more information, visit www.schs.ws.

At The National Museum of Transportation, we recognize and appreciate the great tourist attractions we have here in St. Louis! Thank you for being a friend of these excellent places!

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The National Museum of Transportation 2933 Barrett Station Road St. Louis, MO 63122

May 28 • Feature Frid ay — Visit the National Museum of Transportation, 2933 Barrett Station Road , to take a closer look at the museum’s historic artifacts. Meet the presenter at 10:30 a.m. and learn about The Daniel Nason, the old est steam locomotive in the museum’s collection. Regular admission applies. No reservations required.

The Magic House

St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park

St. Louis Zoo

Laumeier Sculpture Park

The Butterfly House

City Museum

Missouri Historical Society

St. Louis Art Museum

Missouri Botanical Gardens

St. Louis Science Center

World Chess Hall of Fame

St. Louis County Library

National Blues Museum

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TNMOT Summer Hours: Open Daily 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The National Museum of Transportation is a private 501(c)(3) S.T.E.A.M. Learning and History Preserving facility.

June 5 • Outd oor Concert — Visit the Historic Sappington House, 1015 S. Sappington Road , for classic rock with the Skylark Brothers, from 5-8 p.m. Tickets at the gate are $20 for ad ults, free for children under 12. Price includes 50/50 chances and mystery gift card boxes. Food and d rink will be on sale at The Barn restaurant. Bring lawn chairs. Parking is available at Crestwood Elementary School andin the overfl w lot off Reco Avenue. For more information, visit historicsappingtonhouse.org or call 314-822-8171. June 5-6 • Strawberry Festival — Visit historic Kimmswick for the annual Strawberry Festival, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be over 200 craft, food, vendor and corporate booths, plus shops and restaurants selling strawberrythemed good s. For more information, visit gokimmswick.com. June 6 • Preserving What’s Wright — Join the Frank Lloyd Wright House from 5-6 p.m. virtually for the annual benefit tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright. Tickets includ e an online auction, birthd ay festivities and more. For more d etails and tickets, visit ebsworthpark.org/ preserving-whats-wright. June 9 • Parties In The Park — Parties in the Park is back in a new location at

Shaw Park, 27 S. Brentwood Blvd . in Clayton. Enjoy live music and beverages from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Parking is available at 10 N. Brentwood Blvd . and 8011 Bonhomme Ave. Visit partiesinthepark. org for more information. June 10-27 • “Here Lies Henry” — The Mid night Company presents “Here Lies Henry” at the Kranzburg Black Box, 510 N. Grand Blvd ., Thursd ays through Saturd ays at 8 p.m., with a matinee on Sund ay, June 27, at 2 p.m. Visit mid nightcompany.com for more information and to purchase tickets. June 12 • “Landscapes of Summertime Past” — Historic St. Louis presents a home and gard en tour featuring 25 historic sites, museums and privately owned homes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For times, locations and prices, visit historicsaintlouis.org. June 13 • Classical Cocktails — Classic 107.3 is sponsoring a virtual concert event from 5-6 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment streamed from the comfort of your home. Tickets are $220 per household and include dinner and cocktails for two. Proceeds benefit Classic 107.3. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit classic1073.org/classical-cocktails. « continued on page 12A

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PARKS & RECREATION

CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES

GENERAL INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE: All programs, rentals, public sessions and special skates are subject to the St. Louis County Executive Order and Guidelines in effect at the time of the event, including maximum capacities, gathering sizes, safety and sanitization requirements. Recreation Complex Phone: (314) 963-5600 Web Site: www.wgparksandrec.com Facebook: Webster Groves Parks Recreation ONLINE REGISTRATION Online registrations and reservations are available at www.webstergroves.org/ parksandreconline. Registration may also be made in-person or by phone. No registration is complete until the fee is paid. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is three working days prior to the start of the program unless otherwise indicated. MEETING ROOMS, GYMNASIUM, PAVILION AND PICNIC SITE RESERVATIONS Check availability by calling (314) 963-5600 or emailing clemensm@webstergroves.org. Complete Intent to Rent form online at www.wgparksandrec.com. Pavilion rentals are only available to Webster Groves residents. All rentals require at least one-week notice. The gymnasium will be closed for floor refinishing between August 16 and 22. RINK ICE AND PARTY ROOM RENTALS Private groups may rent the rink for hockey, broomball or private skating parties, or the rink party room. For availability and pricing, please contact Phil (314) 963-5690. The rink will be closed for maintenance between July 20 and August 20. TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CENTER The Memorial Tennis and Pickleball Center, located at 33 E. Glendale Rd., was gutrenovated into a beautiful new multi-use facility! It features eight post-tension concrete tennis courts, four of which are lined for junior tennis and four courts that transform into eight pickleball courts with portable nets. Renovation of the facility was made possible through a $475,000 Municipal Park Grant, along with financial contributions from City of Webster Groves and primary users Webster University, Webster Groves School District, and Nerinx Hall.

AQUATIC CENTER NIGHT WAVES POOL PARTY SERIES Music, games and fun while hanging with old friends and meeting new. Giveaways, too! Entering or exiting middle-school Fri., June 4, 8:15 - 10:15 p.m. NEW! COMMUNITY DAYS POOL PARTY! Top off your carnival fun than with this rockin’ family pool party! Music and midway-type games are on tap, along with prizes and giveaways! Must preregister as numbers are limited. July 1, Thurs., 8:15 - 10:15 p.m. Registration Deadline: June 24 NEW! NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Night to heighten crime prevention awareness and participation in anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. Swim for free, visit the police and firefighters and learn about their emergency vehicles, as well as large vehicles provided by the public works, parks and rec departments (including the Zamboni!) Aug. 3, Tues., 5 - 8 p.m. POOL PATRON APPRECIATION DAY Games, contests (traditional biggest slide splash, belly flop contest, water balloon toss) and entertainment from noon until 3 p.m. Sept. 6, Mon., 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. COOL CANINES Dog pool party! Sept. 8, Wed., 4 - 5:30 p.m. OR 6 - 7:30 p.m. TODDLER TIME Toddlers with an adult supervisor. Season pass not valid. Children must be under 48 inches tall. Through Aug. 5 Mon. - Fri., 10 - 11:30 a.m. MASTERS SWIMMING Stay in top shape with this morning swim workout led by the winningest Waves Swim Team Coach Lea Berndsen. Ages 18 and older May 31 - Aug. 13 Mon., Wed., and Fri., 6 - 6:50 a.m. PRIVATE SWIM OR DIVE LESSONS Register at www.webstergroves.org/parksandreconline.

DIVING LESSONS Beginning diving lessons are a great way to learn something new or prepare for the Dive Team. Ages 7 and older Session I: June 14 - 24 (June 24 make-up June 18) Session II: July 5 - 15 Mon. - Thurs., 10 - 10:40 a.m. ADULT LEARN-TO-SWIM Learn in an unintimidating setting -- when the pool is closed to the public. Ages 13 and older June 15 - 24 Tues. and Thurs., 11 a.m. - noon Evening may be set up upon request with sufficient participation MINNOWS - WATER ADJUSTMENT Parent/Child. Focus is on water adjustment, floating, kicking and having fun in the water. Ages 2-3 Session I: June 14 - 17 Session II: June 21 - 24 Session III: July 5 - 9 Session IV: July 13 - 16 Mon. - Thurs., 10:20 - 11 a.m. YOUTH SWIM LESSONS All abilities can learn to swim or improve skills, from beginners to those who need stroke development. Ages 4-14 Session I: June 14 - 24 (June 24 evening make-up June 18) Session II: July 5 - 15 (July 13 evening make-up on July 9) Session III: July 19 - 29 Day Sessions: Mon. - Thurs., 9:30 - 10:10 a.m. OR 10:20 - 11 a.m. Evening Sessions: (Sessions I and II only) Mon. - Thurs., 8:20 - 9 p.m. WATER AEROBICS Less stressful on your joints, water aerobics offers a total-body workout using the water’s resistance and an assortment of provided equipment. Session I: June 14 - July 9 (June 30 evening make-up June 25) Session II: July 19 - Aug. 13 Mon. and Wed., 8 - 9 p.m.

ICE ARENA For more information on all Ice Arena programs, public sessions and special skates, visit www.webstergroves.org/197/IceArena. ADULT HOCKEY SCRIMMAGE Full equipment required. Pre-register at www.webstergroves.org/parksandreconline to guarantee a spot. Ages 16 and older Ongoing through July 15 Tues. and Thurs., 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

STICK ‘N’ PUCK Days and times can vary; Check the monthly schedule at www.wgparksandrec. com. Pre-register at www.webstergroves.org/parksandreconline to guarantee a spot. All Ages Ongoing through July 18

JUST FOR YOUTH NEW! ST. LOUIS GOLF LESSONS Beginners cover both full swing and short game (putting, chipping, pitching and sand) instructed by LPGA Midwest Teacher of the Year 6-time recipient LPGA Top 50 Teacher awardee Maria Palozola and her talented staff at St. Louis Golf Lessons.

Little Birdies Ages 3-6 July 20 - Aug. 24 (excluding July 27) Tues., noon - 1 p.m. July 11 - Aug. 9 Juniors Golf Lessons Ages 7-12 Sun., 10 - 10:45 a.m. OR Mon., 6 - 6:45 p.m. Adult Golf Lessons Ages 13 and older Sun., 11 - 11:45 a.m. OR Mon., 7 - 7:45 p.m. Tower Tee

For a complete schedule, visit www.wgparksandrec.com or pick up an Activity Guide at the Recreation Complex

FITNESS CENTER NEW! HEALTH & WELLNESS SPEAKER SERIES The Gift of Pain and When You Might Want to Return It Learn what pain really is and how your body processes it. Physical Therapy is an excellent conservative treatment for chronic and complex pain. Come to this interactive session to learn what techniques you can do to reduce pain directly from licensed therapists from SSM Health Physical Therapy. June 2 Wed., 7 - 8 p.m. Healthful Eating in Three Simple Steps Presented by Connie Diekman, food and nutrition consultant and former Director of University Nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis. June 16 Wed., 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. FITNESS PROGRAMS NOTE: All drop-ins for fitness programs are contingent on space availability, first-come first-served. MIND & BODY: CORE & MORE Fusion classes use physical exercises that release tension, increase flexibility and build strength, balance and stability, and have been scientifically shown to: relieve stress, anxiety and depression; help treat insomnia; sharpen the mind & uncover creative thinking; relieve pain and supports chronic pain management; reduce negative emotions; help fight addiction and instill positive habits; lower blood pressure and improve cardio vascular health; decrease inflammation, improve immune function and boost energy; and more. MIX AND MATCH to maximize results! Ages 13 and older July - Aug. Beginning Yin Yoga Core Mon., 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Pilates Tues., 9 - 10 a.m. Intermediate Pilates Thurs., 9 - 10 a.m. Yogalates Sat., 9 - 10 a.m. 1, 2 or 3 day/week options; go to any class! NEW! BEGINNING SHURI-RYU KARATE Kids learn discipline, respect for parents and teachers, self-confidence and physical coordination. For adults, Karate is a good way to get and stay in shape. Belt system taught by Sensei Conway Wong, 4th Degree Black Belt. Ages 6 and older Session III: June 24 - July 29 Session IV: Aug. 5 - Sept. 9 Thur., 6 - 7 p.m. SILVER YOGA Experience many traditional yoga postures, with an emphasis on safely strengthening your muscles and increasing your range of motion, while allowing the body and mind to relax. All levels welcome. Session III: June 22 - July 27 Session IV: Aug. 3 - Sept. 7 Tues., 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CHAIR YOGA Come be led through an energizing, yet gentle, sequence of postures on a chair that will work out the kinks and relieve your physical and mental stress. See improvements in your mind-set, flexibility, mobility, and balance. Same Sessions as Silver Yoga Tues., 1 - 2 p.m. SILVER BARRE Fuses exercise techniques from Pilates, dance, sculpting and stretching. Strengthen core muscles, and increase your flexibility while burning calories. All levels welcome. Session III: June 23 - July 30 Session IV: Aug. 6 - Sept. 10 Fri. 11 a.m. - Noon AIKIDO Aikido self-defense teaches self-confidence and discipline. Learn to keep from getting punched, grabbed or taken down to the ground, rolling and tumbling. Ages 13 and older Session II: June 1 - July 6 Session III: July 13 - Aug. 17 Session IV: Aug. 24 - Sept. 8 Tues., 6 - 8 p.m.

JUST FOR ADULTS NEW! PAINT YOUR PET PARTY Email a picture of your pet to mckeem@ webstergroves.org no later than one week prior to each party. Artist Amy Shaw will then draw your pet on a 16x20 canvas and will bring it to the party for you to paint. Ages 21 and older June 4 OR Aug. 27 Fri., 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. LUNCH AND BINGO/BRAT AND BINGO June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 2 (Brat and Bingo) Registration Deadline: Monday prior to date Register with Webster Groves Parks and Recreation at (314) 963-5600

CARDIO COMBO Low-impact aerobics to energetic music, light weights, bands, ball, floor, core and flexibility exercises. July 12 - Sept. 1 Mon. OR Wed., 6 - 7 p.m. BASIC TRAINING Military boot camp model, geared toward all fitness levels, from couch potato to triathlete! Participants can expect to rapidly slim down, tone up, and build their cardiovascular endurance. Session II: June 1 - July 8 Session III: July 18 - Sept. 1 Mon.- Thurs., 5:45 - 6:45 a.m. BALLATES Increase your flexibility, core strength and balance utilizing an exercise ball. July 15 - Sept. 2 Thurs., 11:00 - 11:55 a.m BEGINNING SPINNING® A GREAT cardio workout, slightly reduced in length and intensity, to motivating music for participants. Bring a water bottle. Ages 13 and older July 13 - Sept. 2 Tues. 4:30 - 5:25 p.m. OR Thurs. 9:30 - 10:25 a.m. NEW! SPINNING® FOR ATHLETES Intermediate Spinning® designed to improve muscular endurance and strength. Workout to great music and push yourself to achieve more than you thought possible. Taught by ACSM certified personal trainer and certified Spinning® instructor, Brittyne Fitzgerald. Participants should currently be able to sustain 30 minutes of cardio exercise. Ages 13 and older Session III: June 1 - 24 Session IV: June 29 - July 22 Session V: July 27 - Aug. 19 Tues. and Thurs., 6 -7 a.m. ZUMBA® Fusion of hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves, to create a dynamic fitness program, featuring interval training to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Ages 13 and older Session II: June 5 - July 12 (excluding July 3) Session III: July 17 - Aug. 23 Mon., 6 - 7 p.m. OR Sat., 9 - 10 a.m. DANCE FITNESS Build cardiovascular fitness, tone and strengthen, improve balance and posture, increase weight-bearing activity, burn calories, and mix camaraderie with dance with light weights, high and low-intensity training intervals! Designed for ages 30-65. July - Aug. Mon. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. OR Fri., 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. WEBSTER GROVES BOOT CAMP A combination of strength, cardio, muscle endurance, flexibility, and core exercises, utilizing the principle of muscle confusion to help combat the frustrating workout plateau. Set goals and get ready to be challenged, motivated and encouraged. Session II: June 1 - July 8 Session III: July 20 - Aug. 26 Tues. and Thurs., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. PERSONAL TRAINING & FITNESS COACHING Our personal training team specializes in One-on-One, Group Training for Women, Older Adult Strength and Balance and Young Athlete Strength Training, Baby Boomers, Seniors and Medical Conditions, as well as a personalized program based on your goals, schedule, lifestyle, needs and fitness level. Visit wgparksandrec.com, call (314) 963-5600 or email clarks@ webstergroves.org for more information. Ages 13 and older

FUN FOR EVERYONE FAMILY NERF® WAR Exciting and friendly competition at the Rec! Bring a Nerf® gun and darts. Ages 5 and older June 19 Sat., 1 - 3 p.m. COMMUNITY DAYS 2021 Community Days information will be available at www.webstergroves.org/ communitydays or in your “WebsterKirkwood Times” as the event approaches. July 1 - 4

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TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CENTER JUNIOR AND ADULT TENNIS CLINICS United States Tennis Association Youth Player Progression taught by a Vetta Racquet Sports Teaching Pro. Register for 1 to 3 classes per week! Ages 8 & under, 10 & under, 12 & under, Middle School/High School, Adult Beginners and Adult Intermediates Summer I: June 1 - July 8 (July 4 make-up July 11; Mondays add July 12) Summer II: July 18 - Aug 26 See the activity guide for session times at www.wgparksandrec.com NEW! PICKLEBALL CLINICS Ages 18 and older Same dates as Tennis Clinics Introduction to Pickleball Clinic Thurs., 6 - 7 p.m. Basic shots, rules, scoring and court positioning are emphasized. Intermediate Skills and Drills Clinic Thurs., 7 - 8 p.m. Fundamental stroke technique is developed, live play is emphasized, and doubles positioning is evaluated.

NEW! CALLAHAN PICKLEBALL ACADEMY PICKLEBALL LESSONS Lessons, geared to beginners and intermediates, include: Serve and serve return, groundstrokes and volley, strategy, rules and scoring. Session II: June 4 - July 9 Session III: July 23 - Aug. 27 Intermediate/Adv. Intermediate Fri., 8:30 - 10 a.m. Beginner/Advanced Beginner Fri., 10 - 11:30 a.m. NEW! PICKLEBALL CAMP Learn by doing with three solid hours of instructional round-robin pickleball offered by Callahan Pickleball Academy. June 5 OR Aug. 7 Sat., 8 - 11 a.m. NEW! P’BALL FUNDAY SUNDAYS Pickleball games, contests, minitournaments, and more conducted by Callahan Pickleball Academy. June 20, July 18 OR Aug. 15 Sun., 9 a.m. - noon

CAMPS NEW! LEGO® MATERIALS CAMPS Pok`emon Engineering Join Ash and Pikachu as you build, capture, train, and explore the vast world of Pokémon with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts. Design your own Poké Balls, explore the Kanto region, and fly with Charizard. Explore engineering through the fun world of Pokémon with the guidance of a PlayWell instructor. Ages 5-10 June 14 - 18 Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - noon STEM Fundamentals Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply realworld concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineerdesigned projects such as Houseboats, Teacup Rides, and Space Shuttles! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. Ages 5-10 June 14 - 18 Mon. - Fri., 1 - 4 p.m. NEW! Minecraft Engineering Bring Minecraft to life using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects such as a Creeper, a Lava Trap, and a Minecart. Create your favorite Minecraft mobs, tools, and objects with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. Ages 5-10 July 19 - 23 Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - noon NEW! Animal Architects Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts as we design and build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives, and towering giraffes. Play, create, and learn in a world inspired by the animal kingdom. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas. Ages 5-10 July 19 - 23 Mon. - Fri., 1 - 4 p.m. SPORTS AND MORE CAMP Sports, arts and crafts, games, ice skating, swimming, and so much more! Extended day available. Ages 5-12 June 1 - 4 Tues. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. NEW! CRAYOLA® ARTIST’S PASSPORT CAMP Explore far-off places and cultures. Experiment with Crayola® products, while trying art techniques developed by local artists and artisans. Make a dot art canvas, a mini Pakistani bus, a mud art painting on fabric, and an imperial Russian egg! Ages 5-12 June 1 - 4 Tues. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CHALLENGER INTERNATIONAL SOCCER CAMPS British soccer and TetraBrazil with a collection of the most effective soccer practices, best coaching methodologies, practices and influences from around the world. Receive an international soccer ball, soccer t-shirt, camper evaluation, free virtual coaching, end-of-camp highlight video. June 14 - 18 Tinytykes Ages 3-5 Mon. - Fri., 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. Half-Day Soccer Camp Ages 6-16 Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Full Day Soccer Camp Ages 9-16 Mon. - Fri., 9:30 - 4 p.m.

Recreation Complex Phone: (314) 963-5600 • www.wgparksandrec.com • Facebook: Webster Groves Parks Recreation

KINDER CAMP Play games, sing songs, take nature walks, talk about safety, make crafts, eat snacks, and have a few other surprises. Ages 3-5 June 1 - 4 Tues. - Fri., 9 a.m. - noon NEW! VIRTUAL OPERA CAMP Explore the cheeky adventures of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, a hilarious story about a greedy family chasing after money, from Opera Theater of St. Louis professionals and leading music educators! Campers will learn about singing, acting, writing, composing, music, making instruments, and designing costumes, lighting and sets — all the things that go into Opera Theatre’s show-stopping productions! Ages 14-18 June 14 - 18 Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - noon SAFETY CAMP Kids learn how to be safer through songs, coloring books, movies, and other activities. Topics include summer, pedestrian, water and fire safety (including a trip to the WG firehouse), safety on wheels, stranger awareness, and what to do when lost. Junior counselors ages 12 and older are needed; apply at The Rec. Ages 4-6 July 26 - 30 Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - noon OR 1 - 4 p.m. OUTER LIMITS CAMP Climb 100’ tall oak trees, zip lines, practice archery, and much more with highly-trained Camp Wyman facilitators. Ages 11-15 Aug. 2 - 6 Mon. - Fri., 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Register online at www.desperesmo. org/1012/The-Lodge. NEW! MAD SCIENCE SECRET AGENT LAB Decode messages, use a metal detector and night vision. Check out spy tech equipment and take-home lots of gadgets like spy glasses! Uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis and figure out the science of forensics in a hands-on look at crime scenes. Ages 5-12 Aug. 16 - 20 Mon. - Fri.., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. AQUA CAMP Field trips to different Aquatic Centers around St. Louis! Extended day available. Ages 8-15 Aug. 16 - 20 Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. PERFORMING ARTS CAMP Creative dramatics, scripting, beginning improvisation, set design and construction using various arts and crafts media. Camp is Directed by Bill Sharpe, MA in theater from the University of Michigan and instructor/founder of the Webster Groves Youth Theatre and The Stage Company. Ages 6-12 Aug. 16 - 20 Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - noon CAMP WEBEGEE Quality outdoor experience with an emphasis on nature, games, sports, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips, and special events. A PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 3 at Webster Groves Recreation Complex. View the Activity Guide at www.wgparksandrec.com for weekly themes and field trips. Ages 5-12 June 7 - Aug. 12 (1-week sessions) Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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IS IT SUMMER YET?

COMMUNITY CALENDAR June 17 • Night At The Zoo — Ad ults ages 21+ are invited to spend an exclusive, limited -attend ance evening among the animals at the Saint Louis Zoo from 5-8:30 p.m. Enjoy exhibits and complimentary admission to special attractions, two complimentary d rink tickets, a free animal-themed mask, and special d iscounts at food outlets and gift shops. Cost is $25 for St. Louis Zoo members, $30 for non-members. Ad vanced tickets required . For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.stlzoo.org/nightatthezoo.

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June 19 • Broadway In A Day — Learn and perform two songs from a hit Broad way musical d uring this oned ay youth workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Robert G. Reim Theater, 111 S. Geyer Road . A performance for family members will take place after the workshop. Cost is $30 for residents, $35 for non-resid ents. For more information or to register, visit www. kirkwood parksand rec.org or call 314822-5855. June 19 • Bike Through History — Beginning at 10 a.m., hit Grant’s Trail at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (adjacent to Grant’s Farm) andbike to the Historic Sappington House. The 4-mile roundtrip includes a complimentary tour

of Thomas Sappington’s home. Free. Reservations are required; call 314-8421867 ext. 230. June 20 • Father’s Day Car Show — Visit historic Kimmswick for the Father’s Day Car Show, which is open to all makes and mod els. Car registration is from 9 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a day of lunch, shopping and family-friendly activities. Admission is free. Visit gokimmswick.com for more information and or to pre-register. June 23 • Maplewood Summer Concert Series — Enjoy live music by Three of a Perfect Pair at Ryan Hummert Park, 2400 Sutton Blvd ., from 6-8 p.m. Free. Food and d rink available. Bring lawn chairs or blanket. June 26 • Youth Fishing Derby — Young anglers can dust off their rod and reel at Des Peres Park, 12325 Manchester Road. Child ren ages 3-12 can enjoy fishing from 8-10 a.m. and participate in the Longest Fish Contest. All participants must provid e their own fishing pole and bait. Registration d ead line is June 20. Pre-registration required . Cost is $7 for resid ents, $10 for non-resid ents. For more information or to register, visit desperesmo.org. « continued on page 13A

Old Webster

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Always something happening at 9 mile garden! Free weekly lineup of events: Monday & Tuesday @7pm – Trivia Night Tuesday @8:30pm – Comedy Night Wednesday @7pm – Live Music Friday @6:30pm – Live Music Saturday @6:30pm – Movie Night Sunday @10am – Farmers’ Market

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June 26 • Third Annual Women’s Expo — Check out local businesses and participate in raffle at the Kirkwood Community Center, 111 S. Geyer Road , from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shop small and support Show Me Care Bags, which provid es care bags free to cancer patients of all ages. Free.

July 14• Parties In The Park — Parties in the Park is back in a new location at Shaw Park, 27 S. Brentwood Blvd. in Clayton. Enjoy live music and beverages from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Parking is available at 10 N. Brentwood Blvd . and 8011 Bonhomme Ave. Visit partiesinthepark. org for more information.

June 26 • Young Entrepreneurs Arts & Crafts Fair — Young entrepreneurs ages 15 and younger can sell handmade goods at their very own booth in historic Kimmswick from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Items can includ e art, photography, baked goods, hand-crafted items and services. Visit gokimmswick.com for more information or to register.

July 15 • Night At The Zoo — Ad ults ages 21+ are invited to spend an exclusive, limited -attend ance evening among the animals at the Saint Louis Zoo from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy exhibits and complimentary admission to special attractions, two complimentary d rink tickets, a free animal-themed mask, and special d iscounts at food outlets and gift shops. Cost is $25 for St. Louis Zoo members, $30 for non-members. Ad vanced tickets required . Visit www. stlzoo.org/nightatthezoo for tickets or more information.

June 26 • Des Peres Park Campout — Visit Des Peres Park, 12325 Manchester Road, for a family campout from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. Bonfi e, s’mores, stargazing, activities and breakfast is includ ed ; participants must provid e their own camping gear. Registration required , d ead line is June 20. Free for resid ents, $15 for non-residents. Register online at desperesmo.org.

JULY July 3-4 • Webster Groves Community Days — Celebrate the Fourth of July in Webster Groves with the annual Community Days parade beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 3, and a fi eworks show on Saturd ay, July 4. For more information, visit webstergroves.org. July 8 • Word s and Wine Book Discussion — Pour yourself a glass of wine and join The Missouri Botanical

The Webster Groves Community Days Parade is set for Saturday, July 3, with fi eworks on July 4. Garden for a virtual book club from 7-8 p.m. This session’s topic is “The Botanist and the Vintner.” Event is free, but registration is required . Register online at missouribotanicalgarden.org. July 9 • Steeplechase Walk — Join Webster Groves Family & Friends for the fi st ever Steeplechase Walk, starting at 7:30 a.m. at Old Community Baptist Church, 238 W. Kirkham Ave. Enjoy a 2.3mile family-friendly route through North Webster, passing through all seven of its historic churches. Free. Donations accepted , as the organization raises money to award college scholarships.

July 16 • Burroak Baroque — Enjoy a music d ance concert with trad itional and mod ern interpretations by Margo and Walter Parks from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Larson Park in Webster Groves. Meet on the hill by the historic Liberty Tree near the dead end of Poplar Avenue off Oak Street. Free. BYO everything. « continued on page 14A

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR July 17 • Bike Through History — Beginning at 10 a.m., hit Grant’s Trail at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (adjacent to Grant’s Farm) and bike to the Historic Sappington House. The 4-mile round trip includ es a complimentary tour of Thomas Sappington’s home. Free. Reservations required; call 314-842-1867, ext. 230. July 23 • Mermaid Pool Party — Visit The Lod ge Outd oor Pool, 1050 Des Peres Road , for an “Und er The Sea Experience” for children ages 5-12 from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $26 for members (ad ult and child ) and resid ents, $30 for non-resid ents. Register online at desperesmo.org.

AUGUST Aug. 6-Sept. 5 • “Always...Patsy Cline” — The touching and true story of country music legend Patsy Cline and her friendship with Texas housewife Louise Seger is told through Louise’s heartfelt and often hilarious memories in “Always...Patsy Cline” presented by Stages St. Louis at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Monroe Ave. For tickets and showtimes, visit tickets.stagesstlouis.org.

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Aug. 11 • Parties In The Park — Parties in the Park is back in a new location at Shaw Park, 27 S. Brentwood Blvd. in Clayton. Enjoy live music and beverages from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Parking is available at 10 N. Brentwood Blvd . and 8011 Bonhomme Ave. Visit partiesinthepark. org for more information.

Sept. 3 • Feature Frid ay — Visit the National Museum of Transportation, 2933 Barrett Station Road , to take a closer look at the museum’s historic artifacts. Meet the presenter at 10:30 a.m. and learn about Barretts Tunnel, one of the fi st tunnels built west of the Mississippi River. Regular admission applies. No reservations required.

Aug. 12 • Night At The Zoo — Ad ults ages 21+ are invited to spend an exclusive, limited -attend ance evening among the animals at the Saint Louis Zoo from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy exhibits and ad mission to special attractions, two free d rink tickets, a free animalthemed mask, and d iscounts at food outlets and gift shops. Cost is $25 for Saint Louis Zoo members, $30 for nonmembers. Ad vanced tickets required . For more information or to register, visit www.stlzoo.org/nightatthezoo. Aug 21 • Bike Through History — Beginning at 10 a.m., hit Grant’s Trail at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (adjacent to Grant’s Farm) and bike to the Historic Sappington House. The 4-mile round trip includ es a free tour of Thomas Sappington’s home. Free. Reservations required; call 314-842-1867, ext. 230. Aug. 25 • Maplewood Summer Concert Series — Enjoy live music by The Millennial Falcons at Ryan Hummert

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Network with hundreds of bakers from around the world through virtual networking lounges and live interactive sessions by Melissa Wilkinson Webster Groves confectioner Stefani Pollack is plugged into the baking scene. Pre-pandemic, the recipe blogger of ten chatted with other bakers and makers via Instagram, a practice that only ramped up when quarantine started, with the addition of Zoom meetups. While video chatting was f un, Pollack sought a stronger, more interactive connection with her online culinary friends. Together with Darren Fox, f ounder of the Stefani Pollack online baking community “Cakes That Inspire,” Pollack decided to make her dream a reality. Taking place virtually May 21-22, The Bake Fest is an interactive series of panels, workshops and networking events for bakers of all levels. “The reason we’re excited about it is because there’s nothing like it that really

exists,” said Pollack, who started her blog, “The Cupcake Project,” in 2007. “There’s nothing that really f ocuses on the entire depth and breadth of the world of baking, f rom hobby bakers to professionals. It’s a chance for the entire baking community to connect.” Attendees will enter the online venue and choose f rom numerous panels streaming live, with the opportunity to watch recorded sessions f or several weeks af ter the event. Friday, May 21, is VIP day and will f eature two-hour baking demonstrations, with Saturday, May 22 — general admission day — offering shorter sessions on topics ranging from tips and tricks to starting a small business or publishing a cookbook. The Bake Fest’s speaker lineup is f ull of big names in the online f ood community — more than 40 of them. The international lineup includes stars like Janelle Copeland of The Cake Mamas in Los Angeles, traveling baker Beesham Soogrim and U.K. cake artist Enrique Rojas. Fans of The Food Network will recognize plenty of names, including

A dessert display from Webster Groves resident Deva Williamson, winner of The Food Network’s contest show “Candy Land.” Williamson will be teaching a session on cake photography during The Bake Fest. | photo by Deva Williamson Webster Groves’ own Deva Williamson (@big_laugh_kitchen on Instagram), who recently competed on — and won — the network’s conf ectionery contest show “Candy Land.” Williamson will be teaching a session on cake photography for The Bake Fest. “I would spend 20 hours on a cake. We’d have a relationship going on. But then it’d be gone and I’d have nothing to remember it by,” said Williamson. “I started taking pictures of them and working with other photographers, and I learned how beneficial it is for my own personal growth and to communicate with the community and worldwide.” Sugar artist Julia Usher (@ juliamusher on Instagram), also of Webster Groves, will offer a live demonstration of her f amous 3-D cookie decorating. Usher, who has run the gamut from authoring cookbooks to

owning a bakery, said she’s pleased to be a part of such a unique event. “As someone really heavily involved in decorating, I’m excited to see these guys creating something that will bring people together from across disciplines,” she said. “I f eel like I’m one of the old guard. Some of these people are doing f ood videos on TikTok. They’ve got it covered in terms of expertise and age groups.” According to Pollack, connecting bakers of all levels and interests was always part of the plan. In addition to panels, the event platform will connect people in virtual breakout rooms where participants can choose a “table” and video chat and network with other attendees. There’s also an “exhibitor alley” with vendors selling books, « continued on page 17A

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Dred Scott Educator Lynne Jackson Honored By DAR Lynne M. Jackson, the great-greatgranddaughter of Dred Scott and founder and president of the Dred Scott Heritage Foundation, was recently honored by the Webster Groves chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Jackson received the prestigious History Award Medal, which is given by the national organization. There have been only seven recipients from Missouri since 1981, and Jackson is the eighth. She was given the award in the interest of understanding of promoting

history. As the great-great-granddaughter of Dred and Harriet Scott, Jackson has committed her life and energy to teaching the signifi ance the Dred Scott case holds in history. She makes history come alive, encouraging people and students of all ages and races to understand Black history, and why it’s especially important to understand that history in these turbulent times. The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation is designed to educate the history of Dred Scott and bring reconciliation

between descendants of those involved during those times. She has spoken throughout the United States and Canada at schools, prestigious colleges Lynne Jackson and universities, professional organizations, civic groups and more. She’s also been featured on national television.

“Clearly Ms. Jackson has contributed to the greater understanding of American history through her teachings, presentations and historical conservation, by sharing her research and knowledge of the life of Dred Scott and the influence of D ed Scott vs. Sanford case with the public,” said Laura Kessler, historian general for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. For more information about Jackson’s work, visit thedredscottfoundation.org/ thefoundation.html.

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courses, consulting services and even cake pops. With Pollack’s nearly 1 million Instagram f ollowers (@ cupcakeproject) in the know, Pollack is predicting a great turnout, with over 900 registered already. And the guest speakers are pretty excited, too. “I think people are very jazzed about this event,” said Pollack. “A lot of people had in-person events that were canceled. It’s a chance to get together and share what we do with the community.” Tickets to The Bake Fest are $25 f or general admission without recordings, $35 f or general admission with access to recordings, and $125 f or VIP, which includes access to Friday’s sessions, Q&A sessions with industry leaders and more. Learn more about The Bake Fest and buy tickets online at www.thebakef est.com. Use code “websterkirkwood” for 15% off.

The Kirkwood School District is seeking f eedback f rom the community as it looks toward the next steps for the district. The district’s strategic planning committee is asking community members to participate in a survey. To f ill out the survey online, visit kirkwoodschools.org/survey. To request a paper copy by mail, call the Kirkwood District of f ice at 213-6102 and leave a message

with an address. Kirkwood School District Superintendent David Ulrich requests all community members — f uture parents, past parents, and even those without children in the district — to share their thoughts. “We value all voices in our Kirkwood School District community. Your f eedback will allow us to create a “KSD Strategic Plan: A New Frontier,” which will

guide the district for our students and schools. We appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your opinions,” said Ulrich. Af ter f eedback is gathered, the strategic plan committee will evaluate the data and delineate common topics over several weeks of f ocus group meetings. The new strategic plan will be presented to the Kirkwood School District Board of Education in summer 2021.

Applications Now Accepted For WG Community Days Parade The Webster Groves Community Days Parade is back! Applications are now being accepted f or the 2021 parade set f or Saturday, July 3, at 10 a.m. Applications and f urther information can be found at www. webstergroves.org/paradeapp.

Anyone who participated in the 2019 parade will have an application mailed to them. The deadline f or applications is Tuesday, June 8. Contact Steve Clark at clarks@ webstergroves.org or call 314963-5623 with questions.

SUMMER READING ard We look forw u o to seeing y ry libra back in the to tu as we re rn urs o h r our regula 16th! y starting Ma

at Kirkwood Public Library! May 15 – August 8 Get ready to read and have fun all summer long through our Summer Reading Program! Babies, Kids, Teens and Adults are invited to sign up and win prizes just for reading – kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org/summerreading for more details

Join us for a variety of virtual programming this summer, with something for all ages! More details on our online calendar. Children Wacky Wednesdays: @ 10:30 am Join us for a virtual Children’s performance every Wednesday In June and July Sign up required Beginner’s Family Chess @ 6:30-8:00 pm Series 1: June 14, June 21, June 28 Series 2: July 12, July 19, July 26 Sign up required Imagination Challenge Pickup a new activity each week of the Summer Monday- Saturday Sign up required

Family Saturdays Sign up for a fun filled amily experience @ 10:30 am June 5: Author Amanda Doyle of To The Top! A Gateway Arch Story June 19: St. Louis Zoo Aquatic Adventures July 10: World Bird Sanctuary July 24: Family Yoga with Gym Guyz Sign up required Comic Book Workshop Tuesdays @ 6 pm June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27 & August 3 Sign up required

teen Kids on Brooms Wizarding beginner-friendly RPG June 10 @ 3 pm July 8 @ 3pm Sign up required Pride Party Join us for a virtual celebration! June 22 @ 7 pm Sign up required Youtube Film Festival Watch and share your favorite Youtube videos and vote on your favorites! June 18 @ 7 pm Sign up required

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Bear Watchers Turn Out For Rare Sighting from page 1 was needed. A f i etruck was on hand, just in case. According to Zarlenga, black bear sightings are becoming more common in Missouri as populations increase. “We have about 800 bears in Missouri, according to an estimate from a recent bear study. That population is growing by about 9% a year,” he said, noting that black bears are the only bears native to Missouri. “The majority are still in the southern part of the state below the I-44 corridor, but they are expanding. As young males come of age, they get pushed out of their territory by older, established males and have to find their own space. We do expect to see this become more common as time goes by.” Zarlenga said the best thing f or residents to do if they see a bear is to keep their distance, avoid feeding it and use a telephoto lens f or pictures — and don’t even think about taking a selfie Bears will also go af ter things like garbage, grill drippings, pet f ood and f ragrant toiletry items like deodorant, toothpaste and shampoo. Zarlenga recommends keeping pet f ood — and possibly pets — inside during bear sightings, as well as keeping grills and trash cans tightly sealed. When camping, keep tempting items inside cars or hang them from a tree branch at least 15 feet

in the air. In the unlikely but terrif ying event of a direct bear encounter, Zarlenga has simple advice: Don’t run. “That could possibly trigger chasing instincts,” he said. “The best thing to do is to back away slowly.” To maintain a healthy black bear population, the Missouri Department of Conservation has scheduled its f i st ever bear hunt f or a brief window in October. St. Louis is among the areas zoned f or hunting, though the harvest quota is only 15 black bears. Interested hunters may apply online to be entered into a lottery. Selected parties will be given an opportunity to purchase a permit allowing the harvest of one black bear. Applications are open only during the remainder of May, with selections made in July. Despite the rising bear population, Zarlenga believes citizens have nothing to worry about. “It’s really neat to see the bears are coming back to Missouri, where they were historically,” he said. “The main thing is people just need to have a little common sense.” To report a bear sighting, learn more about Missouri’s bear population or apply f or a hunting permit, visit mdc. mo.gov.

Representatives f rom the Missouri Department of Conservation managed to tranquilize and capture the black bear from a tree in Richmond Heights. | photo by Laura Voegtle Boeker

Glendale-Kirkwood Kiwanis Club Present Books To Kindergarteners

Students in Ms. Perkin’s kindergarten class at Keysor Elementary proudly show the new books they received from the Glendale-Kirkwood Kiwanis Club.

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The Glendale-Kirkwood Kiwanis Club gif ted each of the kindergarten students in the Kirkwood School District with an early reader book as part of the service club’s Early Reader Program. The Kiwanis Early Reader Program started in spring of 2006. This year, the club gifted books to each of the district’s 477 kindergarteners. Over the years, the program has become an annual “graduation” gift for kindergartners and celebrates the young students’ love of reading.

“We are gratef ul f or the Kiwanis Club’s sponsorship of this important program throughout our continued enrollment growth,” said Kirkwood School District Superintendent David Ulrich. The Kirkwood teachers selected the books f rom a list of age-appropriate books prepared by Kiwanis Club member Lynn Bosso from the Kirkwood Public Library. Members of the club dropped of f books to each elementary school, as well as students in the district’s at-home program.

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Fun Front Lawns From Webster’s David Neu Characters are there for neighborhood families to enjoy by Jaime Mowers Ever since creating a COVIDf riendly way to dispense Halloween candy and a display in the f ront yard of his Webster Groves home, David Neu has continued to bring some lighthearted fun for neighbors and passersby on South Old Orchard Avenue. Neu went to his basement, brought out some of the f amily’s Christmas character decorations, dressed them up and put them around a “camp f i e” to roast marshmallows. He also created a spider web to clip treats on so kids could saf ely get in on Halloween f un while social distancing. But the f un continued well past Halloween. “From then on, David kept creating,” his wife Amy Neu said. “He rotates these characters in different sections of the yard every few weeks or so and dresses them in different ways to change it up for the neighborhood to enjoy. Now that it’s nicer weather, we love to hear kids with parents and grandparents talk about the new setups on their walks to Blackburn Park around the corner. Neighbors stop and visit, ask what’s coming next, and we’ve had people offer suggestions on what to create.” In addition to holiday f un, previous displays have included a Super Bowl gridiron, rescue mission, fun in the sun, and most recently, a COVID vaccine clinic. David Neu even brought his kids’ old playhouse and picnic table out front

A dinosaur has gone wild in this lawn scene that David Neu calls “Dinozilla.” | photos courtesy of the Neu family • see more photos at websterkirkwoodtimes.com to create scenes with them. “We get a kick out of the kids that like to explore inside the playhouse and play with the characters,” Amy Neu said. She said her husband typically spends about half a day setting up each new display or configu ation. “I think he continues to do it because it’s something he can do to connect with others and bring a little lightheartedness and joy to the community,” she said. “This gives him a chance to get creative and produce something fun for everyone.”

Characters have some springtime fun playing baseball in front of David and Amy Neu’s home on South Old Orchard Avenue in Webster Groves.

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Opera Theatre STL Presents Outdoor Festival Season Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will host a live, in-person 2021 f estival season, including a ground-breaking free ticket initiative, comprehensive cast lists and thorough health protocol to provide the saf est experience f or artists, patrons and staff. The 2021 f estival season runs f rom May 22 through June 20 and f eatures four all-new productions on an outdoor stage adjacent to the company’s usual venue at Webster University’s LorettoHilton Center. The season opens on Saturday, May 22, with Puccini’s comic masterpiece “Gianni Schicchi.” Wealthy Buoso Donati has passed away, and his f amily is in mourning ... but only f or appearance’s sake. These money-grasping relatives are horrif ied when they learn that Donati left his entire fortune to a local monastery, so they hire the wily Gianni Schicchi to help them get the money back. What ensues is a hilarious mess of legal hijinks and family dysfunction.

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The show is perf ormed in English, accompanied by members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Gianni Schicchi runs May 22, 26 & 28, and June 2, 6 & 11, at 8 p.m. William Grant Still’s gripping “Highway 1, U.S.A.” is the second opera of the season. In this long-neglected treasure f rom the “Dean of Af rican- American Composers,” Bob and Mary have worked hard and sacrif iced much to put Bob’s brother Nate through school. Meanwhile, Mary dreams of the day when she and Bob can put their hardearned money towards their own f uture. When Nate shows no inclination to strike out on his own, tensions build to a breaking point. This intimate opera features a sweeping score that brilliantly blends elements of Romanticism, blues, and musical theater — and proves itself more than worthy of being restored to the operatic canon. The show is perf ormed in English, accompanied by members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Highway 1, U.S.A. runs May 29 and June 4, 9, 13 & 17, at 8 p.m. Love is on the line in the intensely dramatic one-woman show, “La Voix Humaine,” starring soprano Patricia Racette. Alone and desperate f or connection, Elle f rantically awaits her

ex-lover’s call. The tense conversation is f urther jeopardized by a terrible phone connection, driving Elle into a dangerously f ragile state as she grapples with grief, denial and anger. La Voix Humaine is performed in English and runs June 5, 14 & 20, at 8 p.m. Opera Theatre will also present the “New Works, Bold Voices Lab,” a collection f o three world premieres by contemporary composers to be perf ormed as one suite of works. Critically acclaimed composers Laura Karpman, Steven Mackey and Damien Sneed create new 20-minute operas featuring a small ensemble of singers and musicians. These commissions are an expansion of the Opera Theatre’s existing “New Works, Bold Voices” cycle, which supports contemporary storytelling by American composers and librettists. The show is perf ormed in English, accompanied by members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. It runs June 10, 12, 16 & 18, at 8 p.m. The 2021 season concludes with two one-night-only concert events: The annual Center Stage showcase, featuring singers f rom Opera Theatre St. Louis’ Gerdine Young Artist Program, and “I Dream A World,” commemorating Juneteenth, curated by soprano Nicole Cabell and baritone Will Liverman, and presented in partnership with the Missouri Historical Society. Opera Theatre’s outdoor season will f ollow strict COVID-compliant

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procedures. All audiences, staf f and volunteers will be required to wear masks while on site, regardless of vaccination history. On the day of the show, every audience member must pass a temperature check. While the beloved pre-show picnic tradition will continue, picnic tables will be spread f arther apart and table service will be offered to prevent audience members f rom mingling at the bars. Within the outdoor theater, audiences will be admitted in small groups to prevent crowded lines and seated in socially distanced pods to maintain six f eet between parties. Patrons will be able to access tickets, program notes and more through a new smartphone app. The shows are all 90 minutes are less and will be performed without intermissions. New this year, the company is launching a ground-breaking initiative to offer free seats at every performance in 2021 and beyond. These f ree seats will be available to any member of the community on a f i st come, f i st serve basis — a fi st for the company and in the national opera scene. Named “Phyllis’ Seats” in honor of the late Phyllis Brissenden, one of Opera Theatre’s Life Board members and most generous supporters, the program will provide 30 free tickets per performance that may be reserved online or by phone beginning two days before every show. The 2021 f estival season tickets are now on sale f or $39 each and will be delivered digitally via the St. Louis Opera Theatre smartphone app or via print-at-home ticketing. To learn more, visit ExperienceOpera.org or call the box office t 314-961-0644.

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“Preserving What’s Wright” Virtual Benefit June Join the Frank Lloyd Wright House f or “Preserving What’s Wright” on Sunday, June 6, f rom 5 to 6 p.m. The annual benef i , which will be virtual this year, is a tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright and his lifetime of innovative architecture. Participants can enjoy a special look at “One Hundred Above the Park,” a new luxury apartment building at 100 Kingshighway Blvd., plus an online auction and more. The online Zoom event also includes birthday messages and festivities. To help celebrate at home, event admission includes a one-of -akind party kit with birthday treats and a commemorative gift. Each ticket also includes an in-person architectural tour of “One Hundred Above the Park,” exclusively f or “Preserving What’s Wright” attendees. The tour will be led by lead architect Juliane Wolfe of Studio Gang. Nestled in grassy f ields on 10.5 acres in Kirkwood, the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park is a unique and signif i ant residence designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, who is widely recognized as the greatest American architect of the 20th century. The 1,900-square-f oot residence built f or Russell and Ruth Kraus was the architect’s fi st building in the St. Louis area, and is one of only fi e Wright designs in Missouri. For more inf ormation or event tickets, visit ebsworthpark.org/ preserving-whats-wright.

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“Book Battle” For Nipher, Hixson Students Students from Nipher Middle School won the “Middle School Book Battle.” Front row, from left: Daphne Wassel, Cadence Weigand, Trip Nieman and Avery Haden. Back row, from left: Lizzy Buckhold, Isaiah Smith, Agnes Smith and Ellie de la Fuente.

Nipher Middle School takes fi st place, Hixson Middle School finishes thi d among 24 area schools Student teams f rom Nipher Middle School in Kirkwood and Hixson Middle School in Webster Groves recently competed in the annual areawide “Middle School Book Battle” at Pattonville Heights Middle School. Teams of students f rom 24 area schools came together virtually for this year’s competition on May 5. Nipher’s team took fi st place and Hixson’s team came in third. The “Middle School Book Battle” gives middle school students the opportunity to meet and discuss current books of interest. The committee creates a list of 20 books that includes a variety of genres and reading levels. The committee also develops questions for each book that are formatted so each answer is the title and author of a book on the list. Some of the questions are f airly obvious, while others require a deeper understanding of the book. In addition, a challenge round and even more dif f icul tie-breaker questions require team members to provide details f rom the books. Students are encouraged to create teams to read and discuss the books on the list. If necessary, schools may conduct semi-f inal rounds to select their final eam. For the fi st-place victory, each team member f rom Nipher Middle School received a gold medal and a $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble.

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Students from Hixson Middle School in Webster Groves are (front row, from left): Thérèse Schuster, Sophia Besand, Mia Simon, Kiran Bergfeld and Arianna Peper. Back row, from left: Anna Stevens, Katelyn Leatherbarrow, Megan Parsons, Ella Jackson, Adeena Peters and Kenley Heinen.

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Gym Centre Gets New Director Pushed back a year because of the pandemic, the St. Louis Gym Centre’s longtime executive director is retiring and a new one is stepping into the role. Janine Block is now the executive director. Founded in 1973 by the mother of gymnastic prodigy, the St. Louis Gymnastics Centre has grown f rom a small space in an old leaky soccer dome of f Kirkham Road to a 20,000-square-f oot training f acility at its current location at 315 W. Pacific Ave. in downtown Webster Block Groves. The f acility now includes an 18-f oot clear span, airconditioned, intensely-lighted area f or f loor exercises, vault runs, parallel and uneven bars, pommel, rings and other training apparatus. St. Louisian and noted dance instructor Laverne Meier opened the center when her daughter Leslie — better known as “Peachy” — went from talented dancer to gymnastic prodigy. Women’s gymnastics was exploding on the world stage, but training facilities in St. Louis were scarce. Meier leased the small space off Kirkham, installed mats and equipment, and started gymnastics training under the newly-f ormed nonprof it St. Louis Gymnastic Centre. Coaches were hired and instructional classes f ed a competitive team. Peachy went on to become the Missouri Class I State AllAround Gymnastics Champion. She then became an assistant team coach, and is now a corporate director. During the 1980’s, the center grew from roughly 100 to 500 students, creating the

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demand for full-time management, as well as the move to the larger facility. In 1992, Deborah Crask took the helm after having worked as the offic manager for several years. Under Crask’s leadership, the center grew enrollment to more than 1,200 students a week, and also expanded its offerings. Classes now include girls and boys pre-school, development and competitive levels. She also initiated a policy of allowing f amilies who cannot afford classes f or their children to be granted tuition reductions. At its pre-COVID peak, the center had 300 preschoolers, 700 students in developmental classes and 200 participants on competitive teams. Many of these gymnasts go on to compete in college and at national levels. This year, six boys and six girls competed in national events. As 2020 ended, so did Crask’ 30-year run as executive director. She shepherded some 15,000 children through programs provided by the center during her tenure, and her legacy will continue as Block now steps into the role of executive director. Block started working at the center part-time while in college and became the f ull-time of f ice manager in 2006 af ter completing her degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. “I am honored to take on the role of executive director of the St. Louis Gym Centre,” she said. “I hope anyone who is interested in youth gymnastics f or their children or grandchildren — girls or boys — will call me for information or come by for a tour.” For more information on the St. Louis Gymnastic Centre and all its programs and classes, call 314-968-9494 or visit stlouisgymcentre.com.

Webster Groves High School art teacher Andrew Throm and graduating senior Harper Kehl put up the monolith at Webster Groves City Hall on Friday, May 7. | photo by Ursula Ruhl

Mysterious Monolith Sighted In Webster Be on the lookout for a mysterious monolith cropping up throughout Webster Groves! Webster Groves High School art teacher Andrew Throm and three of his students crafted the bright orange artwork over several weeks and are moving it around the city. The monolith fi st appeared in the early morning hours on Friday, April 30, outside the Webster Groves School District of f ice at 400 E. Lockwood Ave. It has since moved to the f ront

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Area Crime Reports Des Peres • On May 1 at 3:39 p.m., a caller in the 11900 block of Manchester Road reported the rear wind ow of their vehicle had been broken. • On May 2 at 5:11 p.m., police received a delayed report of shoplifting at West County Center. Clothing items were taken. • On May 4, items were taken from unlocked cars in the 400 block of Tree Top Lane, the 12800 block of White Rock Court, and the 12800 block of Sarala Place. • On May 4 at 4:09 p.m., police were called for a larceny in progress at 12095 Manchester Road. • On May 4 at 7:47 p.m., police received a delayed report of shoplifting at West County Center. Designer clothing items were taken. • On May 3, police investigated vehicle crashes at 1300 Ballas Road , 2345 Dougherty Ferry Road , and N. Ballas Road and Coppersmith Court. • On May 3 at 4:08 p.m., police received a delayed report of larceny. A wallet and purse were taken from a car in the 2500 block of Dougherty Ferry Road. • On May 6 at 12:10 p.m., police received a delayed report of items taken from a locked business van in the 13300 block of Manchester Road.

Glendale • On May 5 at 9:23 p.m., officers investigated a report of an intoxicated ped estrian stumbling in and out of traffic on Manchester Road near And rew Drive. Officers found an intoxicated 57-year-old Chesterfield woman at that location. She apparently walked away from the Haciend a Restaurant in Rock Hill. She was conveyed back to the Haciend a Restaurant and released to her husband. • On May 6 at 3:07 p.m., officers investigated a non-injury vehicle crash in the 800 block of N. Sappington Road. • On May 8 at 7:19 p.m., officers respond ed to a report of a male juvenile on the rear parking lot of North Glend ale School, 765 N. Sappington Road. Officers located the 14-year-old male, who was heavily intoxicated and staggering across the playground . He was conveyed to his home in Kirkwood and released to the custod y of his parents. • On May 8 at 8:20 p.m., a resident of the 1300 block of Greentree Lane reported a bear in a tree near the campus of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church. (see page 1A)

Kirkwood/Oakland • On May 5 at 10 a.m., officers were d ispatched to the 200 block of S. Kirkwood Road for a report of a suspicious female walking through the parking lot, looking into vehicles. Upon arrival, officers contacted the female who was with two others near a vehicle. One of the ind ivid uals was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine an d d rug paraphernalia. • On May 5 at 8 p.m., an officer checked on an occupied vehicle parked in the 2300 block of Timberview. The occupants were issued citations for possession of marijuana and /or possession of drug paraphernalia. • On May 7 at 7 a.m., a stolen vehicle was discovered parked and unoccupied in the 1200 block of S. Kirkwood Road.

• On May 7 at 8:40 p.m., a gas station in the 400 block of N. Kirkwood Road reported the theft of three cartons of cigarettes. The suspect got into a goldcolored newer Camaro and left the area northbound. • On May 8 at 8:25 a.m., a shift manager at a retail store in the 10800 block of Manchester Road reported the theft of two bottles of alcohol the night before. • On May 8 at 4:40 p.m., officers respond ed to a gas station in the 11100 block of Manchester Road for a report of an attempted auto theft. The suspect attempted to steal a vehicle while the vehicle owner was pumping gas. The vehicle owner and a bystander physically detained the suspect as he sat in the driver’s seat until officers arrived. The suspect, who had arrived in a stolen vehicle, was arrested and charged with attempted theft of a motor vehicle and possession of stolen property. • On May 9 at 2:30 a.m., an employee from a store in the 1200 block of S. Kirkwood Road reported an attempted vehicle theft. The employee left a work van running, unlocked, near the loading d ock as he reentered the store. When he returned to the vehicle, he observed the vehicle being driven away from the loading dock. The vehicle crashed into a guardrail and the suspect fled on foot.

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• On April 29, a man and a woman stole numerous pairs of glasses from a business in the 9500 block of Manchester Road. • On April 30, a subject on a bicycle was seen in the area looking into garages. • On May 4, a subject stole a sod a from a business in the 9800 block of Manchester Road.

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• On May 5, a 37-year-old man was arrested for shoplifting, failure to comply, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia at a business in the 7200 block of Watson Road. • On May 5, a 30-year-old man was arrested for robbery, assault and harassment in the 7200 block of Lansdowne. • On May 7, a resid ent in the 7700 block of Kenrid ge reported that his vehicle had been vand alized and the catalytic converter stolen. • On May 7, two women were arrested for shoplifting at a business in the 7400 block of Watson Road. • On May 8, a vehicle was vandalized and the catalytic converter stolen in the 7200 block of Weil Avenue. • On May 8, a 33-year-old woman was arrested for trespassing at a business in the 7400 block of Watson Road. • On May 8, a 61-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman were arrested for shoplifting from a business in the 7400 block of Watson Road.

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Black Wall Street & The Tulsa Race Massacre One hundred years ago the Greenwood district of Tulsa, OK, was a prosperous black community with thriving businesses, grocery stores, banks, and libraries. It was one of the most affluent African American communities in the country, leading to the nickname "Black Wall Street." The Tulsa race massacre took place on May 31 - June 1, 1921, when mobs of white residents, deputized and given weapons by city officials, attacked black residents and businesses. The event remains one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history and one of the least known.

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Webster Groves • On May 4 at 10:05 a.m., a reporting party at a business in the 300 block of N. Gore Ave. stated sometime between May 2 and May 5, someone stole the catalytic converter off their vehicle. • On May 4 at 5:54 p.m., a victim in the 9400 block of Big Bend Blvd . reported someone struck a street sign and damaged their landscaping.

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Front Lawn of Greentree Community Church 100 Kirkwood Place May 22, 2021: 12:00 PM – 4 PM (Rain or Shine) Everyone in Kirkwood and the greater St. Louis area is invited to visit the display.

A resources book table will be provided. All proceeds from the sale of the books go to the Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association Scholarship Fund. Sponsored by: The Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association Greentree Community Church Private donations from citizens of Kirkwood, Missouri

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Book Conservationist Noah Smutz “They may bring me a family Bible with both the boards off, pages torn and some detached ... I delight in returning these items because I get to see the joy on their faces when they realize their family heirloom is not just back in one piece, but it’s functional again and looks fantastic.” - Noah Smutz

by Don Corrigan oah Smutz has had a lifelong passion for books, but he seldom buys a bestseller. All the books he holds closely are at least 25 years — and sometimes centuries — old. Smutz is a book conservator running his own business, NS Conservation LLC. Simply put, he repairs old or damaged books to their former glory. Smutz comes f rom a long line of book lovers. His dad, Bill Smutz, who currently serves as interim pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, is a voracious reader and introduced his son to the Bible. Actually, he familiarized Noah with many Bibles. Smutz’s grandad, Bob Smutz, took his grandson to the Webster Groves Bookshop to browse. When his grandson made a career in book conservation, Bob Smutz was so proud that he arranged f or him to speak on the topic bef ore the Webster Groves Rotary Club. “It was an honor to speak to Webster Rotary,” said Noah Smutz. “I gave an overview of what book conservation is, discussed my route to conservation and the training involved. I shared with them a number of binding models and special tools that I have made.” All of this may sound a little nerdy. Some might even accuse Noah Smutz of being a bookworm. Ask him if he really cares. “The stereotype of bookish people does not bother me — it’s only a stereotype,” said Smutz. “Growing up, you were as likely to f ind me playing soccer, f ootball, baseball and track as you were to f ind me with my head buried in a sci-fi n vel. “I never f elt there was any conf lict between those activities, nor should there be,” he added. “Reading can be done solely f or

An antiphonal leaf from a medieval choir book awaits treatment from Noah Smutz to clean and fla ten it.

Book Conservator Noah Smutz has worked for the Smithsonian Libraries, the Saint Louis Art Museum, the NelsonAtkins Museum of Art, the Missouri State Archives, the Missouri Historical Society and Saint Louis University. | photo by Ursula Ruhl

enjoyment, f or knowledge or as an escape, and all are equally valid reasons. I think people connect with books because of the memories different books can make.” Memories can be a major driver f or his business, as clients come to him to save and preserve books and heirlooms that are tied to remembrances of the past. “I repair a lot of family Bibles for individuals,” said Smutz. Other memorable restorations include a World War II map owned by a client’s f ather that was rediscovered at a f lea market in France. Another included a collection of love letters between a client’s parents when one was in the U.S. and the other was still in Italy. “With private clients, they may bring me a f amily Bible with both the boards off, pages torn and some detached, and they hope at the end that it will at least not be in pieces,” Smutz explained. “I delight in returning these items because I get to see the joy on their f aces when they realize their f amily heirloom is not just back in one piece, but it’s f unctional again and looks fantastic.” Conservator Career Path Af ter completing a bachelor of arts degree at the University of Kansas in 2012, Smutz traveled to England f or a master of arts in books conservation and library materials f rom the West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in West Sussex, England. “West Dean turned me into the conservator I am today,” said Smutz. “Every f ew years, a botched restoration job will make international news. It comes out that the person who attempted to

restore or conserve an item had no formal training. Formal training is paramount.” After grad school, Smutz moved back to the states for a conservator job in Washington, D.C., at the Smithsonian Libraries, where he had previously completed an internship. “My f i st experience at the Smithsonian Archives as an intern was invaluable,” said Smutz. “I was lucky enough to return to the Smithsonian af ter I graduated f or my f i st job as a conservator. My time there was invaluable to my career development. “Working at the Smithsonian is a special experience,” he added. “Within the pro f ession, the Smithsonian is respected and also a source of numerous conservation jobs. But there are f antastic organizations and collections everywhere f or conservators to find ork.” Smutz met his wi f e-to-be, Sophie Barbisan, at a monthly meeting f o the Washington Conservation Guild. They moved to Af f on, where Noah has his conservator studio and Sophie commutes to her job as a paper conservator at the Saint Louis Art Museum. “We share many interests, as I am sure any couple who works in the same f ield can appreciate,” said Noah Smutz. “We’re able to talk shop at home with a complete understanding of what the other person is experiencing. We still attend conservation conf erences together. That said, Sophie and I do love to travel, and visits to bookstores and museums are common on our vacations. We also attempt to get outside our prof essional bubble on vacation and experience different things.”

Future Of Books Smutz has conf idence in both the past and the f uture of books. During the pandemic, Smutz said people had more time at home and discovered books of the past they were interested in restoring or conserving — and they came to him for help. “There are centuries of books f lo ting around that have value, whether it’s intellectual, monetary or sentimental value,” said Smutz. “As long as people value these books and their history, there will be a space f or conservators to mend, repair and conserve those objects f or f uture generations to enjoy.” Smutz also dismisses talk that books are relics of the past. He said as long as compelling stories continue to be written, they will be read in books. He stressed that compelling stories already exist f or new readers to continually discover. “There was a boom with the new e-book sales a decade ago, but e-book sales have declined,” he said. “That is in part due to cannibalism from audio book sales. Even so, people still value reading a physical book. “In a world f ull of distractions and dual screen use — watching something on TV while also browsing on a phone — there is something novel about reading a physical book,” he added. “It is an immersive experience that requires a person’s full attention — something I think more and more people are valuing.” Smutz will be around to conserve that immersive experience in a special way — as a conservator who values the joy of books.

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Koenig Takes Lead In Backing GOP Agenda Items School choice measure latest victory for Senator from Manchester by Lynn Venhaus In his f inal term as state senator, Andrew Koenig is hoping to help move Missouri beyond the pandemic. During the current legislative session, Koenig, R-Manchester, has seen his efforts on behalf of small businesses and families turn out well as several of his sponsored bills became law. Koenig carried a bill in the Senate establishing the “Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program.” It allows private donors to give money to nonprof its to provide scholarships that can be used to pay f or private school tuition, school transportation and other school expenses. The bill is before the governor awaiting his signature. Other bills did not fare as well. Koenig sponsored controversial legislation to limit the authority of local governments in issuing emergency orders related to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Koenig, who tested positive f or COVID-19 in January, has been opposed to calls f or a statewide mask mandate and believes that once a person is f ully vaccinated a mask is no longer needed. He has sponsored or co-sponsored bills to restrict legal abortions and is opposed to exceptions for rape or incest. In 2019, he was the Senate handler of HB 126, which banned abortions af ter eight weeks in all cases except medical emergency with penalties of 5-15 years in prison. Originally f rom Chester f ield, Koenig represents District 15 — a wide geographic area that includes a large portion of central, southwest and west St. Louis County, including all or parts of Kirkwood, Glendale, Des Peres, Manchester, Sunset Hills, Fenton, Valley Park, Ballwin, Chesterf ield, Clarkson Valley, Ellisville, Twin Oaks, Wildwood, Winchester and unincorporated St. Louis County. The Senator has co-owned a paint company with his father since 1997 and is the owner of a construction company specializing in roofing and painting. He is also a licensed insurance adjuster. Koenig was reelected to the Missouri Senate last November in what some considered the most competitive legislative race in the state. He defeated state Rep. Deb Lavender (D-Kirkwood), garnering 54% of the vote. He and his wif e, Brooke, knocked on some 70,000 doors last summer during the campaign. “I wanted to get a feel for the district,” he said. “I wanted to hear what residents thought and what they had to say.” Koenig, elected to the Missouri Senate in 2016, has been busy this legislative season. “Def ini ely a lot of small business owners have been hurting during the pandemic,” he said. “We want businesses to be open. The least we could do is not force them to pay property taxes during the shutdown.” As a way to boost revenue, Koenig wants online commerce to compete f airly with brick-and-mortar stores by paying state and local sales taxes. Koenig said retailers with a physical presence in the state are at a competitive disadvantage to online retailers. He recently sponsored Senate Bill 153, which will allow state and local

Missouri State Sen. Andrew Koenig with his wife, Brooke, and their children Jeremiah, Levi, Isaac, Lily and Gideon. The photo was taken at Kirkwood Park. | photos courtesy of Sen. Andrew Koenig governments to collect sales tax f rom online retailers f or purchases by Missouri consumers. It passed 28-4 in the Senate, as did a similar bill in the House. A compromise bef ore the General Assembly is likely. The Senate bill requires a use tax to be collected while the House version would only collect the tax if approved by area voters. Locally, Glendale and Rock Hill passed “use tax” measures on April 6, but the measure f ailed in Webster Groves. Both the Senate and House versions include slight income tax cuts. Koenig’s Senate version also includes a tax credit f or low income f amilies. Known as the Missouri Working Family Tax Credit, the income tax credit would be worth at least 10% of any f ederal income tax credit utilized by a taxpayer. Known as the “Wayf air Bill” af ter a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing state sales tax to apply to outof-state online retailers, Missouri is one of only two states without it. “Without Wayf air, we have an incentive for people to make purchases from non-Missouri businesses,” Koenig said. “It’s the worst incentive you would want. It says, ‘Hey, go purchase f rom a non-Missouri business and we’ll give you a tax break.’” Koenig’s Senate Bill 22, which he said he has been working on f or several years, ends tax incentives, such as tax increment f inancing, f or risky developments in flood plain . “It is my belief that if a developer wants to gamble and build in a floodplain, they should assume all of the risk — not taxpayers,” he said. Close To Home Another successf ul bill Koenig has sponsored is Senate Bill 327, which hits close to home for the husband and f ather. Koenig and wif e, Brooke, were foster parents to two children they have since adopted. The bill, which passed earlier this month and goes into effect on Aug. 28, helps remove some of the barriers to adoption. “It makes adoption and f oster parenting more affordable for Missouri f amilies,” Koenig said, noting there are

“Defini ely a lot of small business owners have been hurting during the pandemic,” Sen. Andrew Koenig said. “We want businesses to be open. The least we could do is not force them to pay property taxes during the shutdown.” roughly 13,000 children in foster care in Missouri. It also modif ies several provisions relating to child placement, including adoption tax credits, f oster parent tax deductions, birth match, termination of parental rights, third party custody or visitation, adoption regulations and adoption proceedings. The Koenigs have f i e children: Gideon, Isaac, Jeremiah, Lily and Levi. Four children are home schooled while the oldest attends Parkway South High

School. The family belongs to the West County Assembly of God Church. Term To End In 2024 Now in his f if th year as a state senator, Koenig will be term limited out of of f ic in 2024. He said his priorities will continue to be education, lowering taxes, and reducing crime rates. Koenig served in the Missouri House representing District 88 f rom 2009 to 2012, and representing District 99 from 2013 to 2017.

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Kirkwood Student Takes Webster Library Seeking Second in Song Contest Submissions For COVID-19 The University of Missouri School of Music hosted its annual “Creating Original Music Project” statewide competition on Saturday, April 24. The f estival recognizes Missouri students who compose original works in a variety of musical styles. North Kirkwood Middle School eighth grader Jocelin Murray placed second in the Middle School Pop Music category f or her original piece titled “Tide.” Murray was sponsored and accompanied by North Kirkwood Middle School performing arts teacher Leah Luciano. Murray was awarded a cash prize of $400. A recording of the concert can be f ound at youtu.be/r7A7mvAJrKw. Murray’s perf ormance can be watched at 16:59. North Kirkwood Middle School student Jocelin Murray won second place in the annual statewide original song contest this spring. | photo courtesy of Kirkwood School District

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The Rep Presents Award-Winning Playwright Regina Taylor’s St. Louis Black Album Mixtape Dinner The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis recently launched the worldwide premiere of award-winning playwright and actress Regina Taylor’s “The Black Album. Mixtape” Dinner. Taylor leads a conversation with Black leaders from across the St. Louis region f ocused on arts, activism, technology and business. The dinner, hosted by Taylor, is moderated by Rebeccah Bennett, f ounder f o Emerging Wisdom. Attendees included Jamilah Nasheed, f ormer Missouri state senator; Shay Gillespie, diversity business development manager of World Wide Technology and founder of Color Coded Kids; Kayla Reed, co-f ounder and executive director of Action St. Louis; Tef Poe, rapper and activist; and Hana S. Sharif , Augustin Family Artistic Director at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Attendees share a meal prepared by Chef David Kirkland of Turn. The dinner f eatures a dynamic discussion on current events, living in St. Louis, the pandemic’s effect on themselves and what it means to be Black.

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Obituaries Brand, Brendan William Charles, January 5, 1994 — April 24, 2021. Brendan, age 27, passed away at home in Webster Groves, Missouri. He was the son of Leann Hoelscher Brand and Rodger (Genevieve) Brand; brother of Michael Brand and Leah (Jesse) Pinkner; grandson of Dorothy and the late Otto Hoelscher, Nancy Brand, and Richard and Marie Brand; beloved nephew, cousin, and f riend of many. Brendan was a Mr. Brand graduate of Webster Groves High School, class of 2012, and Rankin Technical College, class of 2016. He began his professional career working at Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers. Ever since Brendan saw his f i st “Herbie The Love Bug” movie, he was hooked on cars and was passionate about VWs in particular. His dream of becoming a Volkswagen mechanic came true when he joined Dean Team Volkswagen and Subaru. He was a journeyman apprentice mechanic working towards becoming a Volkswagen Master Technician. He participated in Volkswagen’s Fast Track program, becoming a certif ie Volkswagen Technician in April of 2018. Brendan was also a proud member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, District 9, Local 777. He had a voracious appetite f or f ood and f un. His laugh was deep and his smile was broad. You could also catch him singing karaoke, enjoying cruises in his VWs, bowling, country line dancing, ending the work week with “whiskey Fridays,” and just enjoying life with those he cared about. Brendan was diagnosed with type one diabetes on his fourth birthday. Because of his love for cars, his family channeled that passion to raise awareness and help fund diabetes research by starting Racers for Kids. In 2005, he raced his 100cc gokart as a part ofa team for 24 hours at what is now World Wide Technology Raceway. Together with his talented medical team and surrounded with support from family and friends, he battled the effects of this disease f or as long as he could. We will continue to advocate for diabetics and for those working towards our cure. Brendan loved the opportunity to at f i st be a camper, and later become a counselor at the American Diabetes Association’s Camp EDI. At this weeklong camp, kids with type 1 diabetes live and play together while learning how to manage their disease. In lieu of f l wers the f amily would appreciate support f or Camp EDI. Checks with a note or memo

stating “Brendan Brand Memorial f or Camp EDI” can be sent to: American Diabetes Association, PO Box 7023, Merrifield, A 22116. You may also make a gif t over the phone at 1-800-342-2383 and direct it to Camp EDI as well. “You loved racing so much, you raced your way through life, but your life wasn’t some smooth Indy 500 race on pavement with eight-second pitstops. No, that wasn’t your style. You were a rally racer, a Baja guy. Your life was a cross country adventure with hazards to navigate. Congratulations, Buddy. You won lif e’s race. You f inished f i st and your victory lap is nothing short of breathtaking. You’ve won the crowd’s favor and we all love you. Drive in peace, Brendan.” Brucker, Mary Ellen. Mary Ellen (Mellon) was born in Seattle, Washington, moving with her f amily to the Philippines in 1928. The f amily moved in 1938, settling in Mill Valley, California. Mary Ellen attended Stanford University (‘47), where she was an editor of the Stanford Daily. Af ter college, Mary Ellen moved east, f i st working f or a newspaper in Stamf ord, Connecticut, bef ore taking a position with f or Voice of America in New York and Washington, D.C., writing f or the Korean, Hungarian and Chinese news services. On a trip to Europe in 1959, she met Eugene (Gene) E. Brucker of St. Louis; they married the same year, settling in Webster Groves. Mary Ellen worked f or Gary Ferguson Public Relations and for the Webster Groves Mrs. Brucker School District, putting out the Our Schools publication. Accomplished amateur photographers and avid travelers, she and Gene visited countries all over the world, including Thailand, China, Libya, Cameroon, India and most every country in Europe. Mellon was active in the St. Louis Camera Club, Alpha Phi, and Women in Communications, and was a longtime board member f or Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital. Nationally, she was a prominent member of the Photographic Society fo America, winning with Gene the national travelogue competition twice. She served as the public relations vice president, earned the title Fellow of PSA and in 2015 she received PSA’s honor, HonPSA. She was a regular at her Stanf ord class and Daily reunions. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene; sisters Elizabeth and

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The Rep Announces Performing Arts Day Camp Program The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis recently announced the inaugural session of Camp Rep. Students in second through eighth grades of all skill levels can immerse themselves in acting, music, movement and creative storytelling during two summer sessions designed to keep campers saf e f rom COVID-19. “The Rep is dedicated to nurturing creativity in our community, and Camp Rep is an incredible opportunity f or children across the region to discover their power and their vision through theatre,” said Augustin Family Artistic Director Hana Sharif. “While they’re practicing improv and music and dance, they’re also learning vital lif e skills such as cooperation, empathy, creative problem solving and self reliance.” Camp Rep is designed to welcome the same bold, innovative direction of The Rep’s approach to theatre to the imagination of kids, inspiring them to find their own unique artistic expression through creative storytelling. Camp Rep has been carefully designed with COVID safety in mind. Camp Rep will offer two-week sessions f rom 8 a.m. to noon each weekday at the East Academic Building at Webster University. Campers will explore a variety of arts disciplines with dedicated artist educators in indoor and outdoor spaces. Session one will be held July 5-16. Session 2 will be held July 1930. Each session will culminate in a live, outdoor, socially-distanced showcase, which will also be available online. ”At Camp Rep, the children lead the way,” said Adena Varner, director of learning and community engagement. “Our children really do have the agency to set their own stage and tell their own stories. Camp Rep is a space where our children will f ully engage in creative exploration and self expression.” The health and saf ety of Camp Rep campers and counselors is at the f oref ront of The Rep’s planning process. Camp Rep’s plan has been approved by St. Louis County, developed in alignment with the guidelines of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ “Show Me Strong Business Pledge” and CDC guidelines. Camp Rep will cost $350 f or a two-week session; f amily discounts and a number of f ull and partial scholarships are available. To register a child, fill out the Camp Rep registration f orm at www.repstl.org/ engage-learn/camp-rep. To apply for a scholarship, f ollow the prompts in the registration form.

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“The Crime of the Century” addresses the role of big pharma in America’s opioid crisis.

The Crime Of The Century Lynn’s Grade: A

Genre: Documentary Rated: TV-MA Available to stream on HBOMax starting May 10 and 11. THE PLOT:

Witness one of the most devastating public health tragedies of our time. The two-part HBO Original documentary from Emmy and Academy Award winner Alex Gibney takes a sobering look at legal drug-pushing Big Pharma’s role in America’s opioid crisis. LYNN’S TAKE:

Since 2000, 500,000 Americans have died of drug overdoses. Director Alex Gibney, who also wrote and narrated “The Crime of the Century,” exposes the truth in an urgent, straightf orward way: the blame rests largely on the multi-billion pharmaceutical industry, which manufactured the crisis and earns profits from it. Exhaustively researched, this expansive and hard-hitting documentary traces the origins and evolution of the current epidemic tearing f amilies apart across the U.S. Gibney points f ingers at Purdue Pharmaceutical, the Sackler f amily, manuf acturers, distributors, pharmacies, pill mills, corrupt doctors, people on company payrolls knowing they broke laws and government of f icials whose political campaigns accepted huge donations from Big Pharma. The prolif ic Gibney won an Oscar f or the documentary “Taxi to the Dark Side” in 2008, an Emmy f or “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief ” in 2015, and much acclaim for “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room,” last year’s “Totally Under Control” on the coronavirus pandemic and many other works. He f ocuses on commerce and crime, interviewing whistleblowers, DEA agents, medical prof essionals and journalists, among a wide range of talking heads. This documentary is presented in association with The Washington Post. Investigative reporters Sari Horwitz, Lenny Bernstein and Scott Higham share their stories. Evidence on the over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates is shown, and Gibney makes sure there is a human side to the story — interviewing grieving f amilies, doctors going against the status quo, insiders and investigators. There are

def inite heroes, like Joe Rannazzisi, formerly of the DEA, and Dr. Art Van Zee, a small-town Virginia practitioner witnessing his community’s demise; and villains — Dr. Lynn Webster of Live Tree, Dr. Richard Sackler who avoided prosecution and Dr. John Kapoor, who didn’t. Rudy Guiliani was a hired gun for Purdue — one of their ‘Partners in Pain’ shills. Part One targets corporate greed, revealing the aggressive promotion of OxyContin in 1996 f rom f amily-owned pharmaceutical giant Purdue Pharma and a propaganda campaign redef ining pain and how we treat it. He depicts how Purdue worked closely with the FDA to get the medicine approved f or wider use, hiding the dangers and claiming it was not addictive. The time-released OxyContin paved the way for more addictive drugs, as Part 2 shows with the losing battle on f entanyl and its synthetic derivatives. The widespread corruption isn’t surprising — but still shocks, particularly how law enf orcement has been undermined (The Martino bill — look into it) and the extent to which EMTs are overwhelmed. The deceptive marketing videos f rom Purdue and Insys Therapeutics are hard to stomach, as are the examples of fraud, conspiracy and malf easance. Between 2006 and 2014, more than 100 billion doses of oxycodone and hydrocodone were shipped nationwide. The data is astounding as we learn the details of unethical and illegal practices of bribing doctors to prescribe high doses of opioids and other leaked documents from the Department of Justice on corporate negligence. We can’t af f ord to look away — the human cost and fallout is too great.

Things Heard & Seen Lynn’s Grade: D-

Genre: Horror/Thriller Rated: TV - MA Now Streaming On Netflix THE PLOT:

When George Claire (James Norton) accepts a teaching offer at a small liberal arts college in the Hudson Valley, he relocates his wif e, Catherine (Amanda Seyf ried), and their 4-year-old daughter Franny (Ana Sophia Heger) to an old farmhouse. The home has a dark history and sinister things start happening. LYNN’S TAKE:

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A poorly constructed storyline squanders a good cast in “Things Heard & Seen,” an unsatisf ying adaptation of the

bestselling novel “All Things Cease to Appear” by Elizabeth Brundage. Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini seem to be odd choices to write and direct this multi-generational story which abandons that idea. They can’t make up their mind whether to concentrate on a paranormal activity horror film or a thriller about a sociopathic husband — and neither is convincing. James Norton, a British actor last seen as Meg’s husband in Greta Gerwig’s 2019 “Little Women,” is an implausible cad with a wandering eye — picking up chicks at the local library with his daughter in tow. He is built up as a hotshot art historian whose students worship him, but then turns deceitful on a dime.

Of course, he doesn’t believe his wif e about her supernatural suspicions. A feeble Amanda Seyfried, whose character is bulimic, seems lost in this stale role. A controlling George thinks she’s losing it. And she is thoroughly in the dark about his duplicitous double lif e. When she starts suspecting a crack in his façade, the ghosts turn into sympathetic pals. The old house is another character, with signs of ghosts that are often used in unimaginative genre f ilms. The set-up early on is where someone should scream “Get out of the house now!” Naturally, the rambling homestead is a remote place, and set in 1980, there is no modern technology that could be used for rescues. The supporting cast includes Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham as the erudite art department chair, Rhea Seehorn as a sassy weaver on the faculty, Karen Allen as the town realtor, Michael O’Keef e as her husband, also the town sherif f , and Natalia Dyer as a cynical coed. You’d expect that they would have more to do, but nope — rather wasted instead of serving the plot. With a f ew genuine moments of suspense, you see where it had potential, but several teases of substantive developments go nowhere, leading to one of the more ridiculous endings in recent memory. As the third act rushes to conclusion — and people wind up injured or dead after confronting the horrible husband – one figures out that this has been a huge waste of time. The only way to enjoy any part of this movie is to revel in the bad dialogue. If you go in realizing that this film is trash, you might have fun with it. Otherwise, the lack of cohesiveness will be frustrating.

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1957 CHEVY SHOP MAN UAL. 1949-1959 Ford Parts and Accessories Illustration Catalogue. 1949-1959 Ford Parts and Accessories Text Catalogue. Excellent condition. No pages missing. $35 each. All three $100 plus shipping. 314-9913590. BEAUTIFUL TABLE LAMPS: Various sizes, styles and prices. Ranging from $15-$50, including, brass, glass, porcelain and wood styles. All excellent condition, most with shades. 314965-0330.

ALWAYS BUYIN G OLD/ VIN TAGE CLOTHIN G, jewelry, accessories, t-shirts, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 1900-1980. One item or entire lot. 314-775-3595. COLLECTOR BUYIN G CAMERAS AN D LEN SES. Must be working, will consider cameras needing repair. CASH PAID! CALL TODAY! 314-677-4926. HISTORIAN WILL PAY TOP $ for German, Japanese and American WWII military relics. 314-249-5369. LOOKIN G FOR A GOOD USED CAR for my Grandkids to take to college. Reasonably priced. 314-965-2190. LOOKIN G FOR OLD Calloway, Ping and Scotty Cameron Putters. Condition does not matter. 314-503-1586.

PLAN COMMISSION HEARING NOTICE CITY OF SHREWSBURY, MO: A Public Hearing will be held by the Plan Commission of the City of Shrewsbury, Missouri on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom Teleconference. Visit the City website at www. cityofshrewsbury.com for login information. This hearing is to consider the Special Use Permit request of Driscoll Lawn & Landscape for an outdoor yard, garden and nursery shop at 7219 Murdoch Avenue, Shrewsbury, MO 63119. All interested parties are invited to attend. The City of Shrewsbury is working to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals who require an accommodation (sign language listening device, etc.) to attend this meeting should contact City Hall, (314) 6475795 or use Relay Missouri 1-800-735-2966.

PUBLIC HEARING The Webster Groves City Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following proposal on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4 E. Lockwood Avenue: 21-PC-02 Zoning Code Text Amendments – Multiple Family Dwelling Regulations: Proposed amendments include changes to the use regulations regarding multiple family dwellings and dimensional regulations in the “C”, “C1” and “D” Commercial Districts in Sections 53.110 through 53.143 and Section 53.159 of the Zoning Code. Proposed amendments further include changes to attached garage regulations regarding non-single family dwelling uses in Section 53.203 and additional minimum street setbacks in Section 53.205 Copies of the proposed text amendments will be posted on the City website at www.webstergroves.org and made available through the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall on June 2nd. Questions may be directed to Danny Jendusa, Planner, by phone at 314-963-5314 or email: jendusad@webstergroves.org.

MODEL TRAIN COLLECTION S WAN TED. HO-scale and Nscale preferred. 314-369-6146.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

OLD TOY$ WAN TED! CASH TODAY! Buying Hot Wheels. Matchbox, G.I. Joe, Star Wars 1960s-1980s toys. Charlie 314448-1051.

before the City Council of City of Kirkwood, MO

RECORDS WAN TED, CASH PAID FOR 33, 45 & 78 RPM RECORDS. HOUSECALLS MADE. CALL BOB 636-296-5240.

The Council of the City of Kirkwood will hold a public hearing via Zoom at the hour of 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 2021 to consider the following:

TRAIN TOWN , 9832 Manchester Road, 314-716-2755. Buying and selling toy trains. Lionel, etc. 10% discount.

A request for amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Code regarding Special Use Permit procedures and multi-family in the B-2 Zoning District. Laurie Asche, CMC/MRCC City Clerk

The City of Kirkwood is interested in effective communication for all persons. Persons requiring an accommodation to attend and participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk at 314-822-5802 at least 48 hours before the meeting. With advance notice of seven calendar days, the City of Kirkwood will provide interpreter services at public meetings for languages other than English and for the hearing impaired. Upon request, the minutes from this meeting can be made available in an alternate format, such as CD by calling 314-822-5802.

PUBLIC HEARING The Webster Groves City Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following proposal on Monday, June 7, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4 E. Lockwood Avenue: 21-PC-04 Douglass Hill.: An application by SG Collaborative, LLC for a Change of Zoning from “A4” Seventy-Five Hundred Square Foot Residence District; “B1” Multiple Family District; “E” Industrial District and “PC” Planned Commercial District to “PC” Planned Commercial District on an approximately 15.1 acre tract of land located at the following addresses: 55 Lincoln Ave, 62 Lincoln Ave, 49 N. Gore Ave, 51 N. Gore Ave, 61 N. Gore Ave, 65 N. Gore Ave, 69 N. Gore Ave, 79 N. Gore Ave, 40 N. Rock Hill Rd, 200 Sherman Place, 201 Sherman Place, 203 Sherman Place, 205, Sherman Place, 207 Sherman Place, 200 W. Kirkham Ave, 204 W. Kirkham Ave, 234 W. Kirkham Ave, 240 W. Kirkham Ave, 242 W. Kirkham Ave, 320 W. Kirkham Ave, 340 W. Kirkham Ave,107 W. Pacific Ave, 109 W. Pacific Ave, 111 W. Pacific Ave, 115 W. Pacific Ave, 125 W. Pacific Ave, 147 W. Pacific Ave, 207 W. Pacific Ave, 209 W. Pacific Ave, 211 W. Pacific Ave, 227 W. Pacific Ave, 315 W. Pacific Ave, 325 W. Pacific Ave, 341 W. Pacific Ave. More information can be found on the City website at: https:// webstergroves.org/Redvelopment Questions may be directed to Danny Jendusa, Planner, by phone at 314-963-5314 or email: jendusad@webstergroves.org.

BUYIN G JUN K CARS, Trucks or Vans. Also FREE removal of appliances, lawnmowers & metal scrap. 314-278-6614.

WEBSTER 728 FIELDSTON TERRACE, Saturday, 5/15, 8-noon. Cat art, baby/ toddler clothes and bedding, furniture, boy’s clothes, baskets, kitchen, walking sticks, porcelain decorations, bowls, dishes, carafes, small appliances, cat scrubs, toys, plastic containers and plant pots, office, frames 1950s gas stove and more. NO early birds. Exact change please.

314-647-1049. BUYIN G EN TIRE ESTATES, or one good piece. Old toys, mid-century, advertising, pottery, artwork, sterling, jewelry, photography, brewery, trains, railroad, postcards, plus much more. Tin Roof Antiques (since 1979), ask for Jon.

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BUYIN G JUN K CARS with or without title. Fast, courteous, same-day service. Free towing, free quote! Dan, 314-7804745.

WANTED: Mason jars, wash tubs, quilts, vintage Christmas, old soda coolers, crocks, advertising items, sleds. 314-4019800, 314-402-7200.

Life & Health Insurance Broker MB Insurance Consulting, LLC has an immediate opening. Life and Health consulting and insurance sales for individuals and Business. Full time, salaried with benefits (negotiable). Qualifications: REQUIRED: Active agent license, 1-3 years experience, self-driven, able to work independently with integrity and compassion. Send resume to: kbesterfeldt@mbhealth.com, no phone calls. Website: http://mbhealth.com

PUBLIC HEARING The Webster Groves City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following proposal on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4 E. Lockwood Avenue (VIA ZOOM): The Willow in Webster CUP (60 N Gore Ave): An application by McMillan Development LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a “Banquet Facility” use and “Dancing Academy” use in an existing structure on an approximately 0.45 acre tract of land located at 60 N Gore Avenue in the “D” Commercial District Questions may be directed to Danny Jendusa, Planner, by phone at 314-963-5314 or email: jendusad@webstergroves.org.

ALGON QUIN GOLF CLUB HIRIN G SERVERS. FULLTIME/ PART-TIME POSITIO N S AVAILABLE. STARTIN G AT $15+ HOUR. IN QUIRE AT 314-9623700. APARTMEN T MAIN TEN AN CE, IMMEDIATE OPEN IN G for fulltime maintenance technician. Must have general knowledge of electricity, plumbing and carpentry. Must have own truck and tools. Competitive wages and benefits offered. Fax resume to: 314-423-9201, or call 314-423-9200. EXPERIE N CE WITH WALK-BEHI N DS/ WEEDEATER/ landscaping, living within 10-miles Webster. $12-$15/ hour with raises/bonus depending on experience. Clean license, own transportation. Will train. 314-814-1722. CHRISTIAN DAYCARE IN FEN TON hiring full time Nursery Teacher, 2 year old Teacher and Substitute Teacher. Paid vacation time, paid holidays, personal days, no weekends. Also hiring Summer Program Assistant June-August Full Time. 8:305:30. 636-343-2255, ext 11. FUN , EN ERGETIC IN DIVIDUAL to love and teach children in a small Kirkwood daycare. Flexible hours. 314-821-3433. MAPLEWOOD ACCOUN TIN G FIRM seeks qualified candidate with experience in Quickbooks, Quickbooks Online, Bill.com, Sage, Excel, Word and Payroll. Send resume to: 2031 S. Big Bend, 63117-2403.

CAREGIVERS N EEDED: Seniors Helping Seniors is a nonmedical home care agency providing compassionate in-home services for seniors. All shifts available. Flexible hours. Call our of fice at 314-909-7200 or email: seniorshelpingseniorsstl@gmail.com to set up an appointment. LOOKIN G FOR TELEMARKETIN G REPRESEN TATIVE for Insurance Agency. Afternoon hours, Tuesday - Friday at office in Manchester, MO. Salary + some commission. Bob@AIBMO.com. N OW HIRIN G KITCHEN STAFF for private school foodservice. Part-time schedule available. M-F, 7am-3pm. Would consider 3 days minimum. Positive atmosphere, scratch-made food. Email merry@nourishfoodsolutions.com. SUMMER POSITION S available on grounds crew at Country Club in Ladue. Great job for high school and college age students. 40 + hours a week available but will work with flexible schedule. $12/hour plus some Monday golfing privileges. Please contact Chris at 314-993-3522 or email to bogeyclub@hotmail.com. URBAN SEN IOR LIVIN G is looking for a part-time employee. If you enjoy people and a Webster location with a flexible schedule, call 314-497-9743 or pacificplaceinfo@yahoo.com.

WISH TO TALK with someone who taught in the “English Lab” at Plymouth Jr. HS/ Webster Groves School District 1970s/80s. 314-849-0429.

CRITTERS AN IMAL RESCUE (Since 2000). Healthy kittens and adults, cared for by 3 RNs and a vet. Fixed, shots, chipped. Reasonable adoption fee. No kids under 6. Call 11a.m.-8p.m. only. Leave name and number. 314-716-3508. MARY’S PET SITTIN G. Loving professional pet care in your home. Bonded and insured. 314-918-8629.

THE CITY OF CRESTWOOD is seeking bids for the Joseph Sappington Log Cabin Transportation and Relocation Project. Qualified contractors may obtain a Project Manual online at http://www.cityofcrestwood.org. For questions, contact Charlie Henke at mailto:chenke@caseengineeringinc.com. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2021.

PUBLIC HEARING The Webster Groves City Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following proposal on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 4 E. Lockwood Avenue: 21-PC-05 Patterson Performing Arts (45 W. Lockwood Avenue): An application by Patterson Performing Arts for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Educational Facility, School for the Arts use in an existing structure located on a 1.67 acre lot at 45 W. Lockwood Avenue in the “D” Commercial District. Pending the Plan Commission vote at the June 7th meeting, a Public Hearing before the City Council is tentatively scheduled on June 15th, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 4 E. Lockwood Avenue. Questions may be directed to Danny Jendusa, Planner, by phone at 314-963-5314 or email: jendusad@ webstergroves.org.

Individuals who require an accommodation (sign language, interpreter, listening devices, etc.) to participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk at 314-963-5318 (fax number 314-963-7561) or Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2966 (TDD) at least two working days prior to the meeting.

Due to the regulations issued by St. Louis County, meetings of the City Council will be available to the public only via teleconference. Instructions on listening through your phone or computer to the teleconference will be made available in advance of the meeting date at www.webstergroves.org/ teleconference.

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N EED COMPUTER HELP? At your home or small business. Networking, wireless, ATT, Spectrum. Viruses, spyware, email, computer repair, installs. Microsoft Certified Professional IT Consultant. Certified Dell, HP, Lenovo. 20 years experience. Affordable. Call Steve, 314-497-2028.

314-532-8388, COLE & SON S HAULIN G. Garages, all types brush clean-up, appliances. Anything, everything!

LEGACY CARE. ST. LOUIS HOMECARE... WITH HEART. Companion care, personal care, specialized care and consumer-directed care in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County. 314-542-3121. legacycarellc.com PRIVATE CARE - In home private duty nursing. Licensed nurses, companionship, errands, light housekeeping, personal care, etc. Sarah & Jacobs Home Care. 314-802-8618.

CLIMATE CHAN GE WARMIN G, STAY TUN ED! McGreevy Piano tuning/ repair. Member Piano Technicians Guild. Bill, 314-335-9177. wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

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DISCLOSURE: The companies and/or individuals advertising in the Business Opportunity section of the Webster-Kirkwood Times are not investigated or qualified by this newspaper. It is recommended that you research any company that you may be unfamiliar with before using its service, including calling references and checking with the BBB.

GE CON CRETE break-out and replace specials. Patios, driveways, sidewalks and much more. 636-628-1427. TRIPLE C CON CRETE, custom concrete creations. Specializing in tear-out and replace, stamped concrete, exposed aggregate, retaining walls, pavers, fire pits, pool decks. Offering senior/ veteran discounts. Licensed, insured. Free estimates. 314-458-6398.

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N EVER PAY FOR COVERED HOME REPAIRS AGAIN ! Complete Care Home Warranty covers all major systems & appliances. 30-day risk free. $200.00 off + 2 free months! 1-866-395-2490.

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314-962-2111. LOCALLY OWN ED. PAN ELS REPLACED, repairs installations, security cameras/ lighting installations, code violations. Licensed, insured. A+BBB.

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BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725.

ELECTRICIAN . 36 YEARS OF EXPERIEN CE. Locally owned, fully insured, code violations, new installations, repairs. A+ BBB. 2020 Angie Super Service Award. 314-363-6451.

BATTERY STORAGE on grid, prepare for installation services. no obligation quote.

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AFFORDABLE HAULIN G AN D MOVIN G. Lowest prices, sameday service. 636-282-1930, 314-894-0180, Jim.

IMMACULATE HOUSECLEAN IN G. Quality, detailed cleaning personalized to fit your needs. Fully insured. Call Jody, 314409-1214.

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A PRIVATE DUTY PROFESSION AL. 8/12/24 hour shifts. Rates negotiable. Meals, meds, personal hygiene, doctor visits, light housekeeping. 34 years experience with stroke, dementia. References, car, insurance. Police check for city/ county. On Family Safety Registry. Available ASAP. Call Mary, 314-276-8891. mjgrant98@yahoo.com

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10% DISCOUN T. 314-304-3368. DAVE’S PLUMBING REPAIRS. No job too small. 35 years experience. Insured. Professional service.

314-968-7848. ST. LOUIS ROOFIN G. BEST QUALITY AND PRICES ON GUTTERS, SIDING & WINDOWS SINCE 1988. Lifetime guarantee! A+BBB. WWW.STLROOFING.COM

AFFORDABLE STUMP GRIN DIN G, LAN DSCAPIN G & TREE SERVICE. 10 years experience. Free estimates, Senior Citizen discount. Licensed, fully insured. 314-422-2641.

MOLDY SIDIN G? CLOGGED GUTTERS? Need Replacement Windows? We can help! Affordable Prices! Call 314-835-8477 or visit homewashersstl.com.

314-393-1484. MISSOURI PLUMBIN G SERVICES. Residential repair and remodeling. Free estimates. Flat-rate pricing. No job too small. A+ BBB, License #P7095.

MIKE’S GUTTER & WIN DOW CLEAN IN G. 20 years experience. Free estimates, Insured. 314-481-9474 or mikeyashuk1008@yahoo.com

PHR TREE CARE, complete tree service and stump grinding. Insured. Satisfaction guaranteed. 314-874-9172.

MARK HICKS, LLC. DECK STAINING. 38 years experience. NO MONEY UP FRONT! Warranty, insured, free estimates, A+BBB. Everythingdecks.net 636-337-7733.

FIRST ALARM PRESSURE CLEANING House • Deck • Fence Cleaning Services Work Done By Off-Duty Firefighters

314-809-3395

CARPET RESTRETCHIN G, reseaming, patching, and cleaning. No job too small. Free estimates, 314-892-1003. JERRY’S FIN E HARDWOOD FLOOR RESTORATION . Dustless sanding/ refinishing, expert installation and repair. Senior discounts, references, 19 years experience. Fully insured. 314640-6920. www.stlouishardwoodflooring.net REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT. Carpet repaired, restretched, installed, and sales. Nick Gaines, 314-845-8049. Call for phone quote.

MIZZELL REMODELIN G CO. Kitchens, baths, remodels, additions, decks, enclosures, siding, windows, etc. A+BBB. 40 years serving St. Louis. Where quality counts! www.mizzellremodeling.com 314-845-2996. Email: mizzellremodeling@live.com

WOHLSCHLAEGER CON TRACTIN G. All interior and exterior remodeling and repairs. Basements, baths, kitchens, doors, windows, siding. Insured. For free estimates, call 314-4358682. wohlschlaegercontracting@gmail.com Licensed Kirkwood Contractor.

BRYANT & COMPANY GENERAL CONTRACTOR

All Types Of Remodeling Interior/Exterior

Roofing • Roofing Repairs • Siding • Soffit • Facia Licensed • Insured • 25 Years Experience

314-607-6080

RESTORATION SERVICES We restore Furniture, Lighting, Fireplaces, artwork, antiques, pottery, knickknacks and more. Call Kevin 314-261-3860.

ALL YOUR GARAGE DOOR N EEDS. 20+ years experience. Call Keith, 314-280-5612. www.keithsdoorservice.com, Facebook and Angie’s List. DSI/ DOOR SOLUTION S, IN C. 314-550-4071. Sales, service, installation, garage doors, openers. BBB Member. Angieslist. FREE ESTIMATES. www.dsi-stl.com

314-387-7345. C&J HAN DYMAN , the do-it-yourself best friend! Family-owned. Member BBB. Now accepting credit/ debit cards. www.facebook.com/candjhandymanllc/ 314-398-7960. KEVIN ’S HOME REPAIR, electrical plumbing, tuckpointing, painting, drywall/ taping, siding, general repair. Quality work, reasonable prices, 314-398-7960. 314-481-7278. PLUMBIN G (FAUCETS, DISPOSALS, HOT WATER HEATERS), carpentry, drywall, electric, powerwashing. No job too small. 35 years experience. Mr. O’Toole. 314-567-6900. KEN ’S HAN DYMAN SERVICE. Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, gutter cleaning. 28 years experience. References, insured. EXPERIEN CED HAN DYMAN AVAILABLE. No job is too small. 314-608-2817.

314-469-6000. KEITH WOOD N PAIN TI G/ POWERWASHING. Interior/Exterior. Excellent quality. Great value. 314-570-2530. GOEDEKER PAIN TIN G. Quality work, insured. A+ BBB. Free estimates.

Interior/exterior.

314-968-7848. ST. LOUIS REN OVATION S & ROOFIN G. EXTERIOR SPECIALIST! BEST QUALITY AND PRICES SINCE 1988! A+BBB. Free estimates. Ask for Jim, WWW.STLROOFING.COM LOOKIN G FOR A GOOD PAIN TER, but don’t know who to call? Well you found him. My name is JIM GLORE. The name of my business is AMERICAN PAINTING COMPANY. I’m registered with the state of Missouri #309938, my business license is #LC9864828 and my business insurance is with Shelter Insurance Company. You pay me no money for labor or material until the job is completed and you are satisfied. Interior or exterior. Free estimates. Please call 314-832-2671. M&M CUSTOM PAIN TIN G. Honest, dependable painter. Interior/ exterior, powerwashing, wallpaper removal. Satisfaction guaranteed! Insured. Matt, 314-401-9211, (owner).

314-968-7848 ST. LOUIS ROOFIN G. New roofs/ repairs. BEST QUALITY & PRICES SINCE 1988! Lifetime guarantee on all work! A+BBB. FREE storm damage inspections. WWW.STLROOFING.COM CJS ROOFIN G COMPAN Y- Owner Chris Sielfleisch. Shingles, commercial/ residential, LOCAL since 1992. COVID COMPLIANT. 636-349-5225. cjsroofing.net

25 YEARS EXPERIEN CE. JOHN TAYLOR, WEBSTER RESIDENT, Chimneys, fireboxes, homes, walks, foundations. References, reasonable rates, insured, free estimates. 314398-3788. 30+ YEARS IN BUSIN ESS. St. Louis Roofing & Tuckpointing. A+BBB, BEST PRICES AND QUALITY SINCE 1988! WWW.STLROOFING.COM 314-968-7848.

MARK RABEN AU & CO. Basement waterproofing. 314-9680590. Foundation cracks, sump pumps installed and replaced. A family tradition since 1940. A+ BBB.

BASEMENT LEAKING? • Basement Waterproofing • Sump Pumps • Draintile Systems • Epoxy Injection • 30 Years In Business • A+ BBB • MidAmericaPiering@msn.com

MID AMERICA PIERING

314-985-5278

314-413-2888. WHY PAY EXTRA? The Gutter Guy is your 1stop service for all things gutters -cleaning, repairs, replacement, gutter guard installation/ sales. (Gutter guards from $6-$8 per foot, installed.) Roofing and fascia too! 34 years experience, free estimates. TheGutterGuy-stl@hotmail.com

TED BUYS HOUSES You Keep the Commission H SELL “AS-IS” – NO REPAIRS – NO INSPECTIONS H

• All Cash • Owner/broker • tedcoyle.com Sold! 12621 Big Bend Rd. Ted was the highest bidder - again!

Fully Insured • 636-230-3626 www.completetrees.com

DOUBLE GROUN D OAK MULCH, delivered and spread, $40/ cu.yd. (5 yard minimum). Yard cleanup services available. Free estimates. 573-517-1775. GARDENSCAPES 314-909-1104. WE PLANT TREES, SHRUBS AND COLORFUL SUN & SHADE PERENNIAL GARDENS. NEED A YARD CLEAN UP OR MULCH? CALL TODAY!

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial

GREEN ERSIDE, LLC. Bush Trimming (Tall Hedges, Too!) Clearing/ brush removal, garden maintenance Free Estimates. Call Chris. 314-809-4505.

Tree & Brush Removal • Pruning • Dead-wooding • Deep Root Fertilization • Stump Grinding • Cabling & Storm Cleanup • Plant Healthcare • Fully Insured For free estimate, call

GREEN STON E LAN DSCAPIN G. Landscape Design, planting, mulching, edging, lawn renovation, flagstone patios, retaining walls, stormwater drainage. gslstl.com 314-968-4900.

314-426-2911 or visit us at:

THE GARDEN AN T. Complete landscaping and lawn care professionals. Spring cleanups, tree and bush trimming, mulching and bed edging, aeration, sod installation, retaining walls/ patios, drainage, gutter cleanups, STORM CLEANUP. Fully insured. Residential/ commercial. NOW OFFERING 15% DISCOUNT OFF JOBS $500 OR MORE! 636-579-3326 or 956441-7974.

www.meyertreecare.com

ISA Certified Arborists On Staff

HAJEK LAWNCARE Mowing/ Fertilization Special! Spring Cleanup Fully Insured • Free Estimate! Joshua 314-856-3544 hajeklawncare@yahoo.com

Mulching • Sodding • Seeding • Bush Trimming Overgrowth Cleanup/Honeysuckle Additional Services Avail. • A+ Member BBB

AFFORDABLE FOUN DATION REPAIRS, lifetime warranty, bowed walls, epoxy injection, carbon fiber straps, sump pumps. Call for free estimate, 314-489-5964.

TREE TRIMMING/ REMOVAL STUMP GRINDING

314-822-2774. ACCOMPLISH YOUR LA N DSCAPI N G GOALS with Professional Design and Installation! Free estimates. Insured. 45 years experience. Ask for “Gary the Gardner.” Leading Edge Landscaping.

LAWN SCULPTORS, LLC Spring Cleanups • Lawn Fertilizer (Compost)

AFFORDABLE TUCKPOIN TIN G. Complete tuckpointing. Brick, block, stone and stucco repairs. Affordable rates, fully insured. 314-489-5964.

636-253-6543

314-267-1785. FOR ALL YOUR LAN DSCAPIN G/ outdoor needs. Mulching, seeding, fertilization, retaining walls. Free estimates, reasonable prices, insured.

314-285-6390. TUCKPOIN TIN G, CHIMN EY REPAIR, STONE FOUNDATION, BASEMENT LEAKS, BRICKWORK, family-owned, guaranteed. Call Don. A+BBB. Thank you! 314-296-8223, ALL TYPES TUCKPOIN TIN G. Family Owned Since 1969. Brick & stone, custom color pool caulking, driveway power washing & caulking. All credit cards accepted. Insured. No deposit required. A+BBB rating. Angie’s List Service Award Recipient.

Dangerous Trees • Lateral Topping Stub Topping • Trimming • Deadwooding Stump Grinding • Same Day Service Professional • Insured • BBB A+ Rated Best Prices in town!

10% DISCOUN T! 314-845-0686, TRACY’S LAWN & LANDSCAPING. Residential/ Commercial. Mowing, Pavers, Retaining Walls, Landscaping/ Hardscape, Drainage Systems, Sod, Yard Clean-up, Planting, Weeding, Topsoil, Mulch, Bush Trimming.

314-200-9488, MASSEY TUCKPOI N N TI G. Quality tuckpointing, brick laying & masonry. Insured with an A+ rating with the BBB. Free estimates. www.masseytuckpointing.com

O’BRIEN PAIN TIN G & DECORATIN G, IN C. Interior/ Exterior painting, powerwashing, wallpapering, plastering. Since 1980. Insured, References. 314-481-3500.

PLASTERIN G SYSTEMS NI TERIORS. Patch plastering specialist! Drywall, painting, minor home repairs. Licensed, insured. Call Kevin, 314-239-8339.

AAA&D TREE SERVICE

CUSTOM CABIN ETRY AN D WOODWORK. John Sherrard. 314-968-9395. 314-303-1341.

QUIN LAN CON STRUCTION SERVICES. 36 years of experience. Locally owned, fully insured. A+ BBB. 2020 Angie Super Ser vice Award. 314-363-6451 mrkquinlan341@gmail.com

www.firstalarmclean.com

R.L.B. TREE SERVICE. Total tree service. Free estimates. Insured. Reasonable. Bob, 636-671-0524.

SPACIOUS 2-BEDROOM APARTMEN T in St. Louis Hills. Garage, laundry hook-up, c/a, cul-de-sac street. $900/month. Open Saturday, 12-3 p.m. or by appointment. (Display at 6312 Lindenwood Ct., Apt. 1.) Lindenwood Heights Apartments. 314-832-1102, 314-966-0692.

113 N . KIRKWOOD ROAD. 2,400 sq. ft. prime downtown Kirkwood space available for lease; ideal for retail or office. Call today 314-750-2525.

314-494-3100

420 W. ROSE HILL 63122 2 Bedroom 1 Bath. Some updates. Super garage with 3 bays. 11’ ceilings. 700 sq. ft. of unfinished second level for office, recreational room, etc. $249,000. 314-909-8826. 314-258-0930, LAWN CARE & MORE, LLC. Adding new mowing clients. Commercial/ Residential. Spring cleanup/ mulching and trimming services. Licensed, insured. 314-803-3735. BRIAN ’S LAWN & LAN DSCAPIN G. Weekly lawncutting, seeding & fertilizing, mulch installation. Prompt, courteous.

PRESTIGIOUS QUIET STREET 1-bed, 1-bath, Garage, Private fenced yard, Appliances, Washer/Dryer, All Utilities And Lawn Care Included. Walk to Rec Center. $1400. 314-920-2244.

314-822-4210. CALL TURFKARE, Shrub trimming, Hedge trimming, Bed cleanup, Leaf cleanup, mulch and lawn mowing. www.turfkarelawn.com. CUT, TRIM, BLOW every 10 days. Starting at $35. Other services available. 636-591-5156 leave message.

314-406-3060. CASH “AS-IS” OFFER on your home. Kirkwood broker 20+ years. Buz. www.saintlouishomebuyer.com

SoCo LAWN MAIN TEN AN CE, grass-cutting, trimming, yard clean-up, bush trimming, dependable, good prices, free estimates. 314-532-3374, John.

AFFORDABLE MOWIN G, MULCHIN G, landscaping, Spring cleanup, leaf removal, full service, retaining walls. Commercial/ residential. For free estimate, 314-799-5141. www.misbauerlawncare.com

BAUMAN N TREE. Professional service at an affordable price. Tree trimming/ removal, brush removal, stump grinding. For a free estimate/ property inspection, call Baumann Tree, 636375-2812. You’ll be glad you called.

Office Space for Lease Professional/Executive Office Space IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE and centrally located at 9700 Mackenzie, Affton, MO, just minutes from Clayton, Downtown and West County offering quick access to Hwy 55, Hwy 270 / 255 (Illinois) and just minutes from Hwy 44 and I-64. Available space sizes range from 1000 to 4000 sq ft. Easy terms at affordable rates. Call to arrange a tour today. Please contact Mike Butz at 314-603-9121 or mbutz@mbhealth.com

#1 Individual Agent company-wide is here in your Des Peres/Kirkwood office.

~ 11-Year Five Star Winner ~

Kim Anderson Referred for a Reason Call: 314-704-1276 Web: ChooseKim.com Email: Kim@ChooseKim.com

Why sell cheap?

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314-503-3376

Ted Coyle office: 314-965-8400

11785 Manchester Rd., St. Louis, Mo 63131 | 314-775-2050

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No Matter Where You’re Going.

705 COULTER

887 VICTORIA PLACE

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(Sold in 2 Days)

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extreme professionalism, availability “andMary’s kindness exceeded my expectations. She

BEDROOMS .................................. 3 BATHS ........................................ 2.5 CONTACT .................. Dorcas Dunlop PHONE ......................314-304-3117

also referred me to the perfect lender. I highly ELIZA2020A JAN 2021 recommend Mary!

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Occasionally a unique and truly special property comes along like this timeless French Colonial. It is one that is simply like no other! This type of home is a living tradition to get passed down. It is an architecture you can fall in love with. It has both interior and exterior spaces that subtly comfort the soul. A hipped roof, sprawling porch, and awe-provoking French courtyard with fountain enhance light-filled interior rooms while creating cool, magnificent outdoor living areas with a pool and fireplace. A stunning array of beautifully crafted French doors and windows were generously placed throughout to capture the breeze on a cool day. A recently completed custom kitchen, breakfast room and hearth room addition perfectly compliment the home’s beautiful styling. No expense has been spared with the addition of granite and walnut countertops throughout. A lighted floor-to-ceiling built-in wine cabinet with French doors introduces a remodeled walk-out lower level. A remodeled master bath with a marble shower and walk-in wardrobe addition completes an elegant master bedroom. Additional home highlights include an executive study with new custom built-in bookshelf, updated electric, updated security system, whole house tuckpointed and painted, new roof and gutters, remodeled garage, newer irrigation, newer Nest cameras and doorbell, and so much more!

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Mary is a dream to work with……she is the best advocate and I couldn’t ask for more in a realtor. SJ APRIL 2021

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I’d love to add you to my list of satisfied clients.

Call me today!

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#ILOVEKIRKWOOD #KIRKWOODISMYHOME Dorcas Dunlop 314.304.3117 dorcas@dorcasdunlop.com www.dorcasdunlop.com

Advantage, REALTORS®

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SPECTACULAR NEW LISTINGS

315 OAKWOOD | WEBSTER GROVES $1,350,000 | 5 BEDS 4 BATHS

459 WOODLAWN | WEBSTER GROVES $475,000 | 4 BEDS 2 BATHS

3451 SIDNEY STREET | TOWER GROVE $350,000 | 5 BEDS 3 BATHS

500 HICKORY MANOR | ARNOLD $375,000 | 4 BEDS 3.5 BATHS

This home sits on one of the best lots on one of the most highly sought after streets in Webster Groves! The large living room has a gas fireplace with marble surround, hardwood floors and builtin bookcases. Off of the living room is a beautiful formal dining room with 3 walls of windows. The huge chef’s kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless appliances and white custom cabinetry. The kitchen opens to a large family room and breakfast room and has breathtaking views of the new pool and built-in hot tub! The main floor also features a den with a built-in wine cabinet that is perfect for a bar or home office. The main floor master suite features a huge bathroom with stand alone tub, huge walk-in shower and double vanities. The master also features two closets, one with it’s own washer and dryer. The second floor features 3 more bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry room and office. The third floor has a 5th bedroom, full bath and loft area.

This is your chance to own an amazing home on a HUGE lot in the middle of central Webster Groves, just steps from Old Webster!! This lovely craftsman style bungalow home has tremendous charm. The home features a 3-season sunroom/ porch spanning the entire front elevation. As you walk through the front sunroom you will find a large living and dining room with nice original hardwood floors. Through the formal dining room you find the updated open kitchen with eat-in nook that leads into a huge family room with high vaulted ceilings and fireplace. The main floor also features a large bedroom and full bath. The 2nd floor has 3 more generous bedrooms and another full bath. The back yard has nice a private with a patio off of the master bed and family room, a paved area for sports and an oversized 1-car garage. All of this plus large .44acre lot with established perennials and shrubs. Walk to schools, parks, shopping and all of the lovely establishments in Old Webster.

They don’t build them like this anymore!! 5 bedroom, 3 bath in red hot Tower Grove East. It is just a block from Starbucks and steps from Tower Grove Park, S. Grand district and much much more. The main floor features separate living and dining rooms, nice updated kitchen and a nice entry way with beautiful staircase. The back yard has a nice tall privacy fence and oversized detached 2-car garage and patio!! Great corner lot. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, possibly 4. One has been converted to a huge laundry room. This could be converted to a master suite. The 3rd floor has two more bedrooms and a full bath. This is a great home for a growing family or also fits into the value add category. There are many possibilities and the price cannot be beat!!

Fantastic opportunity to own a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on a quiet street with gorgeous wooded views! This home features a wonderful open floor plan! The huge entry hall opens one way to a large living room and straight ahead you are greeted by huge floor to ceiling windows in the great room the features a gas fireplace, builtin bookshelves and vaulted ceilings. Through the great room is the large eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry and the breakfast room opens to a large deck perfect for entertaining! The main floor also features a huge main floor bedroom suite with a large bathroom with double vanities, tub, separate shower, walk-in closet and private deck. Upstairs you will find 2 large bedrooms, another full bath and versatile loft area that could be converted to another bedroom. The lower level has a 4th bedroom, full bath, family room and office area and walks out to the huge wooded back yard with plenty of green space. All of this plus main floor laundry and 3-car garage!

Margot Voges Vishion 314-973-1272 | margotvishion@gmail.com | margot.bhhsadv.com

Pete Vishion 314-537-7753 | petervishion@yahoo.com | pete.bhhsadv.com

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Advantage, REALTORS® Webster Groves/Kirkwood | 107 W. Lockwood | 962.1100 | BHHSadv.com

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Featured Listings 1. 18506 Sassafras Place Drive • Wildwood

$1,090,000

2. 2 Scarsdale Lane • Richmond Heights

$985,000

3. 6 Wendover Drive • Ladue

$879,000

4. 19 Tanglewood Trail • Ballwin

$699,900

NEW LISTING! Terrific custom residence with an extremely private setting located on over 3 acres with a spacious veranda, luxurious pool, tennis court, extensive landscaping and 3-car garage. The 2005 custom renovation and gracious addition transformed the home, offering the luxury living of new construction along with its original charm.

2. 2 Scarsdale Lane • Richmond Heights 1. 18506 Sassafras Place Drive • Wildwood

NEW LISTING! Welcome to this classic and updated home quietly nestled on a treelined Ladue lane. Lovely kitchen features a center island, stainless appliances, a breakfast nook and a planning desk. A family room addition has direct access to the wet bar and walks out to the updated pool area.

4. 19 Tanglewood Trail • Ballwin

3. 6 Wendover Drive • Ladue

ADDITIONAL AREA LISTINGS 7477 Clayton Road • Clayton $899,000 COMING SOON! Kitchen has granite counters, stainless

appliances and access to the back deck and driveway. The first-floor living, and separate dining rooms are very large with great windows and crown molding.

312 N. Meramec Ave #202 • Clayton $524,900 COMING SOON! Spacious living room with gas fireplace and

custom bookshelves, formal dining room, spacious eat-in kitchen, master suite with private bath, second bedroom/home office with custom desk plus a built-in Murphy bed, and a full bath.

4 Warson Downs, Creve Coeur Offered at 1,830,000.

2660 S. Warson Road (Ladue) $4,495,000 34 Huntleigh Downs (Frontenac) $1,740,000 2 Lindworth Drive (Ladue) $1,495,000 53 Portland Place (St. Louis) $1,429,000 155 Carondelet Pla #503 (Clayton) $1,229,000 45 Hillvale Drive (Clayton) $1,225,000 46 Washington Terrace (St. Louis) $1,189,000 18506 Sassafras Place (Wildwood) $1,090,000 653 Elmwood Ave (Webster Groves) $994,900 2 Scarsdale Ln (Richmond Heights) $985,000 7477 Clayton Road (Clayton) $899,000 6 Wendover Drive (Ladue) $879,000 8115 University Drive (Clayton) $825,000 2318 Barnbridge Road (T & C) $799,000 17 S. Covington Meadows (Olivette) $799,000 19 Tanglewood Trail (Ballwin) $699,900 9824 Wild Deer Road (Ladue) $699,900 524 South Spoede Road (Frontenac) $625,000 3 Taylor Woods Drive (Kirkwood) $599,900 645 Westledge Ct (Des Peres) $597,000 530 Flanders Drive (Warson Woods) $595,000

735 Havenwood Circle Drive, Warson Woods Offered at $1,125,000.

NEW LISTING! This open floor plan home has a dining room, great room, breakfast room and hearth room with bay window and fireplace that opens to the expansive kitchen, all with hardwood floors. Dynamite lower level offers an awesome bar, media room with projector screen, rec room, bedroom and full bath. Plus, fantastic backyard with pergola.

AREA RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS 1503 Dietrich Chase Lane (Ballwin) $574,900 4311 McPherson Avenue (St. Louis) $539,500 4161 W. Pine Blvd (St. Louis) $525,000 312 N. Meramec Ave #202 (Clayton) $524,900 7518 Parkdale Ave #101 (Clayton) $499,900 200 S. Brentwood Blvd #8D (Clayton) $475,000 2506 Pocahontas Place (Rock Hill) $474,000 3022 Rockwood Trail (St. Charles) $420,000 24 Cheyenne Court (Glendale) $419,900 572 S. Berry Road (Webster) $394,900 8728 Radley Court (Brentwood) $389,900 926 Arlington Glen Drive (Fenton) $369,900 4209 Westminster Place (St. Louis) $360,000 118 W. Sarah Avenue (Kirkwood) $339,900 4561 Laclede Ave #A (St. Louis) $339,000 32 W. Jackson Rd (Webster) $295,000 11274 Briarstone Drive (St. Louis) $285,000 143 Scenic Pass Dr #V (Cottleville) $275,000 1262 Willow Creek Lane (Rock Hill) $225,000 603 Westgate Ave #D (U. City) $209,900 1642 Whispering Creek #C (Ballwin) $144,900

177 Plantation Drive, Creve Coeur Offered at $1,099,000.

34 Huntleigh Downs Rd • Frontenac 5 Bedrooms | 5 Full & 1 Half Baths Move-in ready home at the end of a charming lane with a resort-like backyard. Private 1.5-story, five-bedroom, 6-bath is on 1.8 acres. Pictureperfect backyard with a kidney-shaped saltwater pool and fountain, a covered arbor, and a separate patio with a fire pit. $1,740,000

12 Chatfield Place Road, Creve Coeur Offered at $855,000.

7315 Northmoor Drive, University City Offered at $549,000.

12000 Conway Road, Westwood UNDER CONTRACT. Offered at $775,000.

149 Valley Road, Webster Groves Offered at $524,900.

NEW LISTING! Thoughtfully renovated home in an ideal location offers an open floor plan and ease of living. The open floor plan includes a generously sized family room, a bedroom that is currently being used as an office, a chef’s appointed kitchen with designer appliances and a center island.

62 Broadview Drive, Clayton NEW LISTING. Offered at $939,000.

4922 Mehl Avenue, St. Louis Offered at $269,500.

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