February 16, 2018 by Ladue News

a toast to transformation

the roaring â€™20s

2018 ford mustang gt

SAINT LOUIS CLUB

VINTAGE FASHION

TEST DRIVE

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Anthropedia Foundation Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club

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McKnight Place Assisted Living Kathy J. Weinman Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence

Upcoming Gatherings

ONE LOOK, TWO WAYS Katie Yeadon, LN’s favorite fashionista, uses a fun floral button-down as a springboard to take readers from casual to dressy, including, under the latter look, this classically fashionable Saint Laurent bag available from Neiman Marcus.

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The Trio Landscape Feature: ReStore

STYLE 34 35 36

The Daily Feature:

TEST DRIVE

Writer/photographer Ryan Scott, LN’s gearshift guru, corrals manifold details about the 2018 Ford Mustang GT, as well as his own expert impressions of that midcycle refresh of the mighty muscle car, which he calls “quite an achievement.”

One Look, Two Ways Beauty Buzz Feature: Vintage Threads

58 Arts & Culture:

DINNER & A SHOW Frankly on Cherokee, Jamie and Bill Cawthon’s new venue in St. Louis’ Gravois Park neighborhood, earns a visit from writer/photographer Mabel Suen, and the details of that visit should have many LN readers following her there.

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Persons of Interest Hyken’s Homework Crossword Puzzle Feature: Test Drive

On the cover 10 Part of the Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO), the Animal Medical Center of Mid-America (AMCMA)’s Integrated Pain Management Center, located in Maryland Heights, couples traditional diagnostic medicine with cutting-edge technologies to understand and treat animals in pain. “We use every possible modality,” says Dr. Kelly Ryan, AMCMA director. “That’s what the pain center is all about.” Turn to page 10 to learn more about how this innovative facility is giving ailing animals a new lease – or leash – on life. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Around Town Dinner & A Show Feature: Saint Louis Club

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Extended Care For more information or a tour, call Christina at (314) 993-2221 Located on The Gatesworth campus at Delmar and I-170 mcknightplace.com

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THROUGH FEBRUARY 19

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PRE-SEASON PATIO & 2017 CLOSEOUT MODELS!

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EDITOR THE LAST TWO YEARS, I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF ATTENDING the Saint Louis Club’s holiday buffet with my editorial team. It’s a time I’m truly grateful for because it allows US quality time to enjoy one another’s company, laugh and grow. It’s also a time to overindulge and try new things, while enjoying a spectacular view of the city. Although it’s hard to believe, the Saint Louis Club recently upped its ante by remodeling the club’s 14th floor to be a technology- and denim-friendly space with an all-day-café feeling. Make sure to read more about this renovation, as told by Ladue News copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach, starting on page 60. The Caesarstone Concetto bar top is certainly a beaut, remarkably matching the new aesthetic. Also within this week’s edition, make sure to explore LN fashion writer Katie Yeadon’s picks that will take you back to the Roaring ’20s. Not only are the pieces stunning, but also LN photographer Sarah Conroy certainly outdid herself with capturing the true essence of that time. We hope you enjoy this piece, starting on page 36. All the best,

Alecia Humphreys

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Don’t forget to celebrate St. Louis’ most affluent audience of tastemakers and trendsetters at this year’s Platinum List, sponsored by Laura McCarthy Real Estate. This year’s winners and runners-up will be celebrated at The Coronado, St. Louis on March 22 at 6 p.m. Make sure to purchase your tickets online at laduenews.com!

Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis named L.B. Eckelkamp and Cheri Fromm as Variety’s 2018 Congratulations to Justin Wilcox, a Kirkwood

Man and Woman of the Year. Each year, Variety honors one

High School senior, for earning his Eagle Scout

man and woman “who play an active role in shaping the

badge. For his project, Wilcox organized a

St. Louis community for the better.” Both Eckelkamp and

supply drive for Stray Rescue of St. Louis, which

Fromm will be celebrated at Dinner with the Stars in April.

included hand making toys for dogs and cats.

Congratulations to you both!

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OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Situated on private cul-de-sac in Ladue, with stunning classic appeal and gorgeous landscaping, this sophisticated ranch painted in a rich charcoal grey is welcoming inside and out. Tastefully appointed from top to bottom, it’s as comfortable as it is stylish. $450,000

2. 9936 Litzsinger Road · Ladue 4. 701 East Monroe • Oakland

Beautifully appointed Georgian Colonial has been recently expanded and renovated for today’s lifestyle with top of the line finishes. Gourmet cook’s kitchen opens to family room with fireplace and cozy eating area that leads to an oversized mud room with built-ins. $3,200,000

3. 1524 Breezeridge Drive · Des Peres

1. 10 Glen Creek Lane • Ladue

NEW PRICE! Fabulous 1.5 story home custom built by Freeman Homes. Sprawling main floor with spacious great room with fireplace, den and dining room. Stunning kitchen with granite countertops opens to the hearth room with wet bar and fireplace. Main floor master with luxurious bath and walk-in closet. $989,000

4. 701 East Monroe · Oakland

2. 9936 Litzsinger Road • Ladue

5. 6314 Washington Ave • U. City

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Stunning architecture just steps from downtown Kirkwood! Foyer showcases the 2.5 story staircase and leads to the parlor with built-in bookcases. Family room features a fireplace and coffered ceilings. Exquisite lower level includes a movie theater, game room, and a half bath. $1,249,000

5. 6314 Washington Avenue · University City

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! This century designated home is a beautiful combination of old world charm and custom designed with modern updates. The entry foyer with a three-story circular staircase is the first of many dramatic touches. Ten-foot high ceilings give a grand scale to the home. $659,000

6. 438 Par Lane · Kirkwood

3. 1524 Breezeridge Drive • Des Peres

OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Delightful in every way, with its natural light, handsome hardwoods, fresh color palette and crisp classic details. Pride of Par Lane with its grand front porch and pretty perennial garden and landscaping. Tastefully appointed throughout with custom built-in bookcases and millwork. $259,000

6. 438 Par Lane • Kirkwood

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21 Clermont Lane (Ladue) $1,395,000 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Brand new beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout main floor living space and stairs. Uncompromising quality welcomes you upon entering this stunning one and a half story. Over 5,500 square feet of magnificent family living and splendid entertaining spaces. Crisp, updated chef’s kitchen with large granite island and breakfast room opening to a breathtaking vaulted screened porch.

9936 Litzsinger Rd (Ladue) $3,200,000 13 Overbrook Drive (Ladue) $1,999,900 35 Chesterfield Lakes (Chesterfield)$1,975,000 8110 Westmoreland Ave (Clayton) $1,975,000 $1,395,000 21 Clermont Lane (Ladue) $1,249,000 701 East Monroe (Oakland) 1804 Cheswick Place (Kirkwood) $1,229,000 22 Log Cabin Drive (Ladue) $1,195,000

700 Yale Avenue (University City)$875,000 OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Historic home filled with old-world craftsmanship. Three gracious stories of living space with seven bedrooms and four baths. Impeccable original millwork, leaded-glass cabinetry, stained glass windows, high ceilings, grand entry foyer and staircase, cozy back stairs.

$750,000 - $1,000,000

3 Clayton Terrace (Frontenac) $835,000 Beautifully renovated two-story English Tudor with four bedroom, three full updated baths home. Updated eat-in kitchen has beautiful white cabinetry, Quartz countertops and stainless appliances. Main floor features laundry room, bedroom and sitting area which could be for a guest or home office.

1524 Breezeridge Dr (Des Peres) 715 Glenridge Ave (Clayton) 700 Yale Avenue (University City) 524 High Hampton (Ladue) 3 Clayton Terrace (Frontenac) 7149 Lindell Blvd. (University City)

18 Clayton Downs (Frontenac) $490,000 NEW PRICE! Desirable Frontenac location, $300,000 - $500,000 this stylish Mid-Century home features open staircase, an updated kitchen and an easy 533 Warder Ave (University City) flowing living space. Beautiful hardwood 18 Clayton Downs (Frontenac) floors, gas fireplace in cozy family area and 10 Glen Creek Lane (Ladue) wood-burning fireplace in the living room.

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1025 Dolores Avenue (Olivette)

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10356 Conway Road (Frontenac) 1616 Carroll Street (St. Louis)

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$139,900 $989,000 9220 Hale Drive (Affton) $925,000 $875,000 LOTS AND ACREAGE $845,000 $835,000 706 Oak Avenue (Valley Park) $57,500 $834,900 CONDOS AND VILLAS

$500,000 - $750,000 22 Dunleith Drive (Ladue) 6314 Washington Ave (U. City) 9352 Pine Avenue (Brentwood) 700 Garland Pl (Warson Woods)

946 Woodgate Drive (Kirkwood)

$749,000 $659,000 $649,000 $614,900

150 Carondelet Plz #2801 (Clayton) $6,850,000

4969 Pershing Pl, No. 1 (St. Louis) $874,900 150 Carondelet Plz #303 (Clayton) $859,000 731 Westwood Drive #1S (Clayton) $497,500 731 Westwood Drive #2N (Clayton) $497,500 731 Westwood Drive #2S (Clayton) $497,500

519 Middleton Court (Kirkwood) $479,900 $499,000 5539 Waterman Blvd #2S (St. Louis) $249,000 $490,000 200 S. Brentwood #8F (Clayton) $205,000 $450,000

7423 Chamberlain Avenue • University City FUN-FILLED FAMILY ROOM IN LOWER LEVEL! Adorable spacious three bedroom, one and a half bath home features gleaming hardwood floors on the first and second floors. Wood burning fireplace in the living room and cozy sunroom with walls of windows on the second floor. $249,900

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crick ck in your neck caused by a bad night’s sleep. Or, a bone spur on the bottom of your foot from running too many miles. Humans can often pinpoint the sources of their pain, but what about pets? Although it’s impossible to translate Fido’s barks and Felix’s meows, the Humane Society of Missouri’s (HSMO) new Integrated Veterinary Pain Management Center offers hope to owners with pets in pain. Accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, HSMO’s Animal Medical Center of Mid-America is a fullservice veterinary clinic and hospital open to the general public. AMCMA provides the highest level of veterinary care to pets across the area, with locations in Chesterfield Valley, Maryland Heights and St. Louis City. Opened in April 2017, the Center’s newest outpost in Maryland Heights replaces a much older and smaller nearby clinic. With six exam rooms plus on-site radiology, ultrasound, laboratory and pharmacy capabilities and 3 dental and surgical suites, the new facility provides vastly expanded veterinary care services. These services include a state-of-the-art Integrated Veterinary Pain Management Center, one of only a few such centers in the United States. “Over the last 10 to 15 years, sensitivity to pain in pets has become a more prominent issue,” says Dr. Kelly Ryan, AMCMA director. “Because of the nature of how pain comes about, there’s not always one approach that will work for each patient.” That’s why the Center offers a range of diagnostic technologies and treatment options for animals in pain. The first step for new patients is a consultation and pain assessment with the veterinarian. This appointment may involve the use of an infrared camera or the

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Stance Analyzer, a machine that assesses the weight borne by each limb. Both of these technologies help veterinarians detect the location of an animal’s pain more precisely. After a treatment protocol is established, pets typically begin working with Jaime Bast, a registered veterinary technician and certified canine rehabilitation practitioner. Bast utilizes a range of therapies to alleviate pain and improve animals’ quality of life. An underwater treadmill allows pets to increase mobility without causing additional joint damage. A class IV laser isolates specific areas of the body, releasing endorphins to fight pain more naturally and less invasively. Platelet-rich plasma therapy uses a patient’s own blood cells to treat osteoarthritis. “Bast brings a wealth of knowledge about how to use these systems,” Ryan attests. The Center extends another level of pain management care to its patients with the addition of Dr. Susan Roecker, a doctor of chiropractic medicine. Whether physical therapy or chiropractic sessions are necessary, the Center strives to make the treatment process as convenient as possible for animals and their owners. “We even offer drop-off,” says Ryan. “You can drop off your pet before work, they can receive therapy, and then you can pick them up after they’re finished.” “Some people think that if your animal is in pain, there’s nothing you can do,” says Ryan. “That’s absolutely not true anymore. We’ve come a long way. If your pet is having ailments, it’s no longer a matter of waiting. There’s a lot we can do to help keep them happy.” The Animal Medical Center of Mid-America’s Integrated Veterinary Pain Management Center, 11660 Administration Dr., Maryland Heights, 314-951-1534, amcma.org/locations/maryland-heights

1805 West Adams | NEW LISTING Kirkwood $849,900

312 North Brentwood, Unit 11 | NEW LISTING Clayton $875,000

11 East Brentmoor Park | NEW LISTING Clayton $3,195,000

4944 Lindell Boulevard, Unit 3E | NEW LISTING CWE $448,000

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NEW LISTINGS 11 EAST BRENTMOOR PARK, Clayton. A massive renovation by Higginbotham transforms the elegant estate into an all-new 4 year old residence with the finest upgrades and finishes.

$3,195,000

9816 OLD WARSON ROAD, Ladue. All-new home with 5,000 square foot space, views of Old Warson’s course, Chef’s kitchen, expansive master suite and three additional bedrooms. $1,099,000 312 NORTH BRENTWOOD, UNIT 11, Clayton. Rarely available, this 3 bed, 3.5 bath townhome offers walkability, great entertaining spaces, updated kitchen, and master luxury suite.

$875,000

1805 WEST ADAMS, Kirkwood. A contemporary residence features a seamless open floor plan, spacious kitchen, main floor master, finished lower level, screened porch, and 2 car garage.

$849,900

928 AUDUBON DRIVE, Clayton. Traditional residence on tree lined street features beautiful living spaces, a bright kitchen, large master bedroom, and 3 additional bedrooms. $820,000. OPEN 2/18, 1-3 PM 4954 LINDELL BOULEVARD, UNIT 2W, CWE. Sophisticated, updated unit in architecturally significant building in superb location with 3 beds, 2 baths, and remarkable Italian Uni-form kitchen. $464,000 4944 LINDELL BOULEVARD, UNIT 3E, CWE. Historic, elegant and spacious co-op with beautiful hardwoods, large eat-in kitchen, 3 beds, 2 baths, abundent storage space, and parking space. $448,000 48 TEALWOOD DRIVE, Creve Coeur. Fantastic opportunity to build on this private one plus acre lot in Ladue schools in a great neighborhood with some newer construction already.

928 Audubon Drive | NEW LISTING Clayton $820,000 | OPEN 2/18, 1-3 PM

$375,000

9847 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue. 26 UPPER LADUE, Ladue. 171 NORTH BEMISTON AVENUE, Clayton. 544 QUAIL RIDGE, St. Albans. 8 FORDYCE LANE, Ladue. 9450 LADUE ROAD, Ladue. 315 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE, Clayton. 21 UPPER LADUE, Ladue. 25 SOMERSET DOWNS, Ladue. 6 BARCLAY WOODS DRIVE, Ladue. 1835 MANOR HILL ROAD, Town & Country. 3784 DOC SARGENT ROAD, Pacific. 12 GLENVIEW ROAD, Ladue. 21 SAINT ANDREWS DRIVE, Ladue. 10 OVERBROOK DRIVE, Ladue. 17291 COURTYARD MILL LANE, Chesterfield. 9743 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue. 14985 CONWAY ROAD, Chesterfield. 5105 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE. 1655 WILSON AVENUE, Chesterfield. 555 DEER VALLEY COURT, St. Albans. 53 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE. 404 WYTHE HOUSE COURT, Enclave Bellerive. 318 PLANT AVENUE, Webster Groves. 9052 CLAYTON RD., TBB, Richmond Heights. 1065 CABIN CLUB, Ladue. 1 CONWAY WOODS LANE, Ladue.

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9816 Old Warson Road | NEW LISTING Ladue $1,099,000

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1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans. $1,550,000 16 BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB, Town & Country. $1,300,000 1 TBB CAMPTON AT VILLAGE VIEW, St. Albans. $484,900 1 TBB AUBURN AT VILLAGE VIEW, St. Albans. $454,900 9052 CLAYTON ROAD, Richmond Heights. $425,000

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ANTHROPEDIA FOUNDATION GALA

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verything was the beeâ€™s knees as PALM Heath hosted a gala for the Anthropedia Foundation wherein guests wore their best Roaring â€™20s attire. Serenaded by carolers as they arrived, attendees enjoyed excellent food and drink, and the music played late into the night. Guests also bid on silent auction items, as well as unique raffle items. The event benefited the foundation, an educational organization that teaches individuals, professionals and nonprofits ways to cultivate mental health and well-being to decrease lifestyle and stress-related illness.

David and Cynthia Kardesch

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This evening offered a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holiday season with our family of friends and supporters, as well as to recognize the extremely important mission of the Anthropedia Foundation … We at PALM are privileged to work alongside Anthropedia to help educate and train people to become and stay healthy, positive and resilient in the face of today’s mental health challenges. ROBERT CLONINGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ANTHROPEDIA FOUNDATION (RIGHT, WITH SITA KEDIA)

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SHEER ELEGANCE NO. 29 FASHION SHOW AND FUNDRAISER Photos and story by Diane Anderson

uests attended a cruise for a cause at the Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club’s Sheer Elegance No. 29 runway fashion show held in the Regency Room of the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch. The fundraiser generally supports young women’s programs. This year, it spotlighted 40 girls. It began with awards given to Dr. Sharonica Hardin-Bartley, St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson and Chesley Waddell, followed by a runway show. “Walk That Isle” offered attendees a vogue voyage on the high seas of fashion featuring alumni of the reality-TV program Project Runway, celebrity escorts, door prizes, island entertainment, hors d’oeuvres during the reception and a chance for the young women to shine! Bonita Cornute and Debbie Monterrey emceed, and Robin Britt chaired.

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As the chairperson of this year’s program, I’m very proud to have played a role in helping the club produce young women who are completely graceful and poised for success. We owe great thanks to our major benefactors, along with sponsors and supporters who’ve helped us raise nearly $140,000 in pledges, with more anticipated. So, let’s ‘Walk That Isle!’ ROBIN BRITT, CHAIRPERSON

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McKnight Place Assisted Living

GRAND OPENING

Photos and story by Diane Anderson

he Gatesworth community marked a milestone for its 15-acre campus with a ribbon-cutting on Dec. 7 to mark the opening of the McKnight Place Assisted Living expansion. City leaders and several residents from the existing McKnight Place Assisted Living facility attended to celebrate the completion of 90 new, upscale apartment homes. The addition debuted with an 80 percent occupancy rate, as new residents are being enticed by the larger apartments and variety of floor plans, all featuring a host of upscale amenities. The building itself features luxury amenities and intricate craftsmanship evident throughout this amazing new space.

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We are very excited to open our new state-of-the-art assisted living building. We are 80 percent leased and have already moved more than 50 residents into the new assisted living community before Christmas. BOB LEONARD, DIRECTOR-PARTNER AT THE GATESWORTH

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he Kathy J. Weinman Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence’s 2017 Mingle Jingle took place recently at the home of Andrew Arnold. The 200 guests at this cocktail party for the Friends of the Kathy J. Weinman Shelter for Domestic Violence experienced an evening of fun and lively conversation, with a surprise red carpet photo opportunity with a Clydesdale. The 39-bed shelter, professionally managed and operated 24/7 by St. Louis County, ranks as the only domestic violence shelter in the county. The friends organization seeks to raise awareness of and support for the shelter, which has been providing help and hope since 1992 for women and children seeking lives free of violence and fear. The friends organization’s help provides funding that the county’s revenue funds and grants can’t fill. Julie and Dan Miller

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I felt it was important to host this event to bring awareness and dollars to this vital organization. I feel it is particularly important, especially in this climate we are in! ANDY ARNOLD, HOST/HOMEOWNER

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St. Louis Press Club’s Media Persons of the Year Awards Gala at the Edward Jones North Campus. 5:30 p.m. (stlpressclub.org)

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s Dessert First dinner at The Chase Park Plaza. 6 p.m. (girlscoutsem.org)

Sat., Feb. 24

Contemporary Art Museum’s Drive 2018 Gala at Palladium Saint Louis/Joule. 6 p.m. (camstl.org)

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hile winter continues to maintain its frigid grip, it’s always fun to scour the newest seed catalogs and begin planning your spring garden. Since my three new vegetable terraces weren’t finished in time for a complete spring planting last year, I’m eager to get an early start. With a blank slate before me, the possibilities seem endless. Some items, of course, are nonnegotiable: Chinese rhubarb, French sorrel and purple Italian asparagus. As long-lived perennials, they’ll be planted and left undisturbed for years in the steep upper terrace. Edging this bed will be herbs and spillables to drape down the stone wall, including all the classics: rosemary, basil, thyme, sage, savory and nasturtiums. Sound like your grandmother’s garden so far? This is where the similarities stop. Thinking about why I grow a vegetable garden informs my entire planting plan. Mine is not a canning and freezing garden, but rather a cook’s garden being designed for fresh seasonal vegetables selected for beauty, flavor and novelty. My time and space are precious. Why grow potatoes when I can find them in any market? Yes, tomatoes do make the cut, but even then, my space is filled with treasures I can’t buy, like ‘Black Beauty’ and ‘Berkeley Tie-dye Green.’ The middle terrace, waist-high from below, is the perfect place for a salad garden of small row crops and greens. It will be filled with a colorful, high-lycopene mix of ‘Atomic Red’ and ‘Cosmic Purple’ carrots, candy-striped ‘Chioggia’ and rich yellow ‘Touch Stone Gold’ beets, purple-stemmed Japanese mizuna and rattail Indian radishes. There’s nothing more perfect than a pod full of just-off-the vine English peas. In China, pea shoots and tendrils make delicious stir-fried dishes. This year, my vines will do double duty as both pod peas and tendril peas. ‘Sugar Magnolia’ is a new variety that offers both extra-tender, sweet tendrils and pretty, purple-podded peas. The lower level will be cucumbers (Melothria scabra, the Mexican sour gherkin) and squash (‘Dirani Lebanese’ compact summer squash), bordered by peppers. Sweet and hot peppers need to be widely spaced, or they’ll cross-pollinate and give you a shocking surprise, so I grow only the hot ones. My

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Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore sells gently used furniture, home décor and more to help support its mission of building homes, community and hope.

or decades, St. Louisans have had an incredibly resourceful place to both donate and purchase building and remodeling supplies, along with home décor. Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis’ ReStore has two locations in the metro area, both well-stocked with products that help generate funds to support its own mission to build houses. The first ReStore opened in St. Louis proper in the summer of 1997 and quickly outgrew its space. Five years later, the store reopened at 3763 Forest Park Ave., where it’s been operating since. Another location, behind a Sam’s Club off Manchester Road in Des Peres, opened in 2013. This location measures 48,000 square feet and houses building materials – from doors to cabinets to lamps to couches. ReStore general manager Josh Vaughn says ReStore accepts “anything you could find in a big-box home improvement store,” plus new and gently used furniture and home décor. “We then resell the products to the public and use the funds we generate to help build Habitat for Humanity homes in St. Louis city and county,” he says of the nonprofit organization that builds and provides safe and affordable houses in communities across the nation. In addition to accepting and selling these products, ReStore offers a deconstruction service for homeowners or businesses planning a large-scale remodel or demolition. A team of ReStore employees will come and carefully uninstall things the owner is having replaced, like kitchen cabinets, countertops and light fixtures. “We’ll pick them up the same day [we uninstall them], and you’ll have a donation receipt within 48 hours,” Vaughn says. He calls the deconstruction service a “win-win-win” because clients can have a space like a kitchen taken apart without generating waste or associated contractor fees, plus receive a tax write-off for the donation. Individuals may choose to make a monetary donation to Habitat, but there is no mandatory fee to perform a deconstruction. “It’s popular because it’s such a deal,” he says. “We do one project per week and are usually scheduled four to six weeks out.” Vaughn has been with ReStore since 2009 and has seen exponential growth since then. From 2013 to 2017, it has grossed more than $1 million, and the business continues to grow. The Des Peres location has been hugely successful, raking in about four times the amount of donation drop-offs as the St. Louis location. Vaughn attributes the success of the Des Peres operation to being near a customer and donor base – something its St. Louis sibling has been lacking in recent years in the largely commercial zone where it’s located. For that reason, the Forest Park ReStore will be relocating to 3830 S. Grand Blvd. in late April. The new site will offer 25,000 square feet in a vibrant community that is buzzing with excitement about ReStore’s arrival. Vaughn says the South Grand neighborhood has been “awesome” and has even offered to put up yard signs welcoming the business to the area. A typical day at the ReStore is anything but

typical, Vaughn says. Since the store’s inventory changes each day, there’s no knowing what will be dropped off or sold. It’s developed a loyal customer base whose members want to see what will show up at ReStore every day. When the store opens at 10 a.m., Vaughn says there’s usually half a dozen people waiting to get in, along with a few people waiting to drop off donations. Throughout a “typical” day at the ReStore, trucks come and go from the facility, dropping off new items and going to pick up donations. “We do between 150 and 200 [donation] pickups per month, and that’s reserved for larger donations like cabinets,” Vaughn says. Because kitchens are a popular remodeling project for homeowners, the ReStore typically has a steady supply of cabinets, which make up a huge part of ReStore’s donations and profits. Vaughn says the facility’s staffers price their gently used cabinetry at half of what other brick-and-mortar home improvement stores would. “It’s a great deal, because cabinetry can get expensive,” he says. Funds from efforts like the ReStore are crucial to the continued success of Habitat, and Vaughn says he’s looking forward to how the new location and continued growth of the Des Peres facility can contribute to Habitat’s progress. The organization will be building its 400th home this year – a huge milestone for the group and for the St. Louis community. “If you want to help build a Habitat home without swinging a hammer, come check us out and shop the ReStore,” Vaughn says. “You never know what you’re going to find, but it’s always going to be a great deal when you find it.” Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis ReStore, 2117 Sam’s Drive, Des Peres; 3830 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis (opening in April), 314-678-4596, habitatstl.org

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ocated in Ladue, this sweeping stone residence, with Old World finery and modern-day luxuries, will transport you. Rise in the morning inside a spectacular master suite, with a 12-foot beamed cathedral ceiling. Groom yourself in the white marble master bath, which boasts a herringbone patterned floor and separate vanities. Then, explore the 7,800 square feet of incredible living space, from the grand front hall, where the home’s original stone front is showcased, to the lovely lawn, gardens and croquet pitch. Pause in the living room, which features a stone fireplace alcove. Reclaimed elements and sophisticated finishes, from the beamed ceiling to the panel and plaster finish, echo the exquisite design found throughout the home. The marble kitchen opens to the dining, family and garden rooms, and offers a custom center island, with breakfast bar, a farmhouse sink, a coffee bar and more. Historic elements, extravagant amenities and masterful design make this incredible home impossible to refuse.

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These retro styles are slick and prove fashion is cyclical.

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& ENGAGEMENTS

By Amanda Dahl

BRIAN BERKIN & JACLYN BRAND

CHARLES D’ANGELO & CRYSTAL PRAG

Dr. and Mrs. Lewis and Carol Berkin of Town and Country are pleased to

Charles Anthony D’Angelo and Crystal Joy Prag are delighted to announce their

announce the engagement of their son, Brian, to Jaclyn, the daughter of Mr. and

engagement. Like a scene pulled straight out of the movies, Charles and Crystal

Mrs. Mitchell and Karen Brand of Pleasantville, New York.

met while catching a plane. Both headed to California – Charles for an appearance on a national television show and Crystal returning after a visit to her cousin –

The future groom earned a bachelor of business administration from Michigan

the two struck up a conversation and a spark was lit.

Ross, the School of Business at the University of Michigan. Brian went on to earn his MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a

Charles, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Laura D’Angelo of St. Louis,

principal at the private equity firm, Tailwind Capital.

graduated from Christian Brothers College High School. In 2009, he earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Saint Louis University. The future groom is a

The bride-to-be earned her bachelor’s in economics from The Wharton School at

weight loss and life coach in his role as CEO of Team Charles Coaching.

the University of Pennsylvania. Jaclyn is director of partnerships for theSkimm, an American media company.

Crystal is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth and Shelley Prag of Redding, California. In 2012, she earned her bachelor’s degree in communication

Brian and Jaclyn were first introduced through Robbie Salter, a mutual friend.

studies from the University of California – Los Angeles, where she was a

The two decided to go on a blind date and were delighted to discover that they

scholar-athlete. The bride-to-be is the director of events at Absolutely IN! Events.

immediately connected. As the saying goes, “the rest is history.” The couple, along with family and friends, looks forward to celebrating their happily-ever-after with

Long distance proved no obstacle for the two and, after spending time on both

a June wedding in New York.

coasts, Crystal soon settled in St. Louis. Three days later, Charles surprised Crystal with a proposal when he led her into The Monarch Meeting Room at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, which was filled with their closest friends and family. Heart-shaped balloon displays, a violinist and chocolate airplane-shaped favors made it even more momentous. After saying “I do” on April 14 in St. Louis, the couple will hop on a jet plane to celebrate somewhere tropical.

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on Marsh has just signed off for the day from his talk show at the local NPR station, St. Louis Public Radio KWMU. As we talk, I notice an old brick building hulking in the distance from the station’s third-floor studio in Grand Center. Inquiring whether Marsh knows what the building was, he responds with uncertainty, and I note that it was probably a relic of the city. “Just like me,” he answers with a laugh. Although Marsh doesn’t mind being thought of as a relic, I would argue the reference. Marsh is known as the dean of St. Louis broadcasters and an elder statesman of Gateway City airwaves. He, in my opinion, is this town’s earliest connection to a more trusted age of media, who earned his stripes decades before “fake news” entered the lexicon. Marsh was a correspondent with the Armed Forces Radio Service in Germany before breaking into the St. Louis news scene in 1971. As a result, Marsh retains an old-school way of doing things. This July, Marsh will turn 80, but he is still one of the most trusted voices in St. Louis. “It’s very fulfilling,” Marsh says. “It’s about bringing relevant, important and interesting information to the community, and that’s what’s fulfilling about it. … I don’t think of it in the way you’re kindly portraying it. It’s a service.” In the ’90s, Marsh lost his spot on the Channel 2 anchor desk not long after KTVI hired Dick Ford. Marsh believed his “advanced” age, 56 at the time, might have been one of the reasons he lost his job, but it would seem Marsh got the last laugh. “They said I quit, but I maintained that I was fired,” Marsh says. “I had a lot of severance coming, and we took it to an arbitrator. I won and it was a six-figure settlement. That gave me all the laughs I needed right there.” Despite his “old age,” there were still many more years to come. Marsh worked in the KMOX and ABC 30 newsrooms, where he had little tolerance for inaccuracy and set the standard for credibility. For the last 12 years, he’s been at KWMU as the host of the program St. Louis on the Air. In this new news era of never really being sure of what’s fake and what’s real, it’s good to know there are still journalists out there like Marsh. However, he says we can’t always rely on gatekeepers any more, especially on the cable news networks, where the lines between editorial commentary and objective news reporting have been dramatically blurred. He believes it’s up to us to learn a lot more media literacy. “That’s objectivity in terms of just being sure that what you’re dealing with is right and learning how to corroborate information,” Marsh says. “That’s what people should be doing as individuals, but people are too busy watching movies on their phones. People have to take some responsibility, and I – or people like me – can’t make them understand. I can just put it out there and hope they do.” As far as the future of news goes, Marsh says he can only guess, but knows it will keep evolving. “We were talking on the air today: Is Facebook even going to exist five years from now?” Marsh says. “They’re losing the young audience, and it doesn’t take long for them to find something else. Do you remember MySpace?” One of the most difficult things Marsh does (along with a lot of us old-timers in the business) is try to give advice to young people who want to go into journalism. “I tell them they should be prepared to know how to write,” Marsh says. “They should have a complete familiarity with the digital world because it’s all over the news business. You should read a lot, pick some subjects you are familiar with that could

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It’s about bringing relevant, important and interesting information to the community, and that’s what’s fulfilling about it. - DON MARSH give you a degree of expertise in some areas and be willing to work hard.” Marsh isn’t thinking about retiring. He says he’d rather go out “with his boots on.” These days, we need all the news relics we can get.

Paul Brown is a longtime journalist on radio, on television and in print as a reporter, an anchor, a talk show host and a columnist. He’s also a media and public relations consultant with Paul Brown Media.

PHOTO COURTESY OF KWMU

By Paul Brown

Hyken’s HOMEWORK

Technology and Teen Tracking

wasn’t always honest with my parents during my adolescence. For the most part, I was a responsible teen, but I would “forget” to call my parents occasionally when plans changed. And a few times, I may have slipped out of the house to attend a schoolnight concert or to meet friends. During my formative years, it was easy to “sneak” around town. For today’s teens, however, hiding one’s location poses a much bigger challenge. Almost every child carries a smartphone, often pre-loaded with GPS services like Find My iPhone, that let parents see where their kids are spending time. In addition, many families choose to download monitoring apps like Life360 or TeenSafe so parents can more efficiently track their teens’ behavior and cellphone use. With such easy access to safety technology, many of my clients often ask if they should “track their teen.” I believe all parents should do whatever they need to do to ensure family safety. However, a big difference separates monitoring your children’s activities and spying on their whereabouts – which makes it important to have an appropriate conversation about

how, why and when a smartphone GPS will be used. Start the discussion by letting your children know there’s a tracking device on each of their phones. Covertly installing a monitoring program is dishonest and sends a message of distrust. Eventually, a tech-savvy teen will find the hidden app. It’s better to have a collaborative conversation now instead of a heated discussion later. Most kids will understand the primary reason mom and dad want the tracking app: to reduce their own parental worries. The ability to electronically locate your child comforts considerably. Make sure, though, that your kids know they still must tell you where they’re going and when plans change. Modern technology in no way replaces direct communication and considerate behavior. As another huge benefit of GPS apps, they might actually make mom and dad a bit less bothersome. Tracking a teen’s location intrudes far less on him or her than an untimely text during a social outing, and it’s also much safer than answering a parental phone call while driving home. If your kids are where they say,

By Dr. Russell Hyken

they shouldn’t mind you checking on where they are. The biggest problem most teenagers have with tracking technology occurs when parents overuse the app. Just because mom and dad can see where their children are doesn’t mean they should constantly ask questions like “Why did you stop here?” or “Why did you go there?” Such pestering creates a distrusting home environment that also stifles a child’s independence. The best way to ensure your child makes good decisions involves staying connected with face-to-face conversations. Feel free to check the app, but don’t micromanage your teen by asking too many questions. Technology can never replace parenting, but a phone locator can make life a little less stressful.

Prior to going into private practice as a psychotherapist and learning-disabilities specialist, Russell Hyken, Ph.D., Ed.S., M.A., LPC, NCC, worked for more than 15 years as an English teacher, school counselor and school administrator. Visit him online at ed-psy.com.

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TEST DRIVE: 2018 FORD

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he Ford Mustang isn’t just a car; it’s a bacon cheeseburger, the Grand Canyon, the New York Yankees. No, the Mustang isn’t just a hunk of metal and plastic; it’s an icon that defines Americana in pop culture, movies and daily life. And just as if the Yankees decided to roll out all-new fuchsia uniforms, so too is the entire automotive press talking about the 2018 midcycle refresh for the Mustang. Touting a long list of performance and refinement improvements, this new Mustang deserves all the buzz. Surprisingly though, it’s not Ford leading the direction of evolution. When Chevrolet released the truly all-new Camaro in 2010, it might not have realized it, but it spelled the end of the traditional muscle car. Until then, the thinking was that ditching the antiquated live-axle rear suspension for a more modern independent setup would compromise straight-line performance. But when the zeta-architecture Camaro proved dominance over

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the Flintstones-esque Mustang of the time, Ford had no option but to respond. And in 2015, respond it did, with the internally code-named S-550 Mustang: a truly all-new car, for the first time designed around an independent suspension from the ground up. For that year, momentum swung back in the Mustang’s direction. The change was short-lived, however, because in 2016 Chevy released another new Camaro based on the alpha-architecture. This was the car I drove in April 2016, when I was gobsmacked by its legit sports car chops – gone was any last figment of muscle car feel. Again, Ford was playing catch-up. With the release of the GT350, Ford again proved it wants not just to play but to compete for the crown. The pony car wars had taken a new direction, one that bodes well for buyers of any performance car. Now, Ford and Chevy weren’t just competing with themselves; shots were being fired into Europe, as well, with potential BMW, Mercedes and Porsche buyers having to justify their purchases against

cars just as fast – or faster – at half the price. That last point cannot be understated. Both Ford and Chevy have upped their game in a way that 20 years ago I would have never thought possible. As they have evolved together, along similar lines, the natural inclination to pit them against each other remains. This refreshed 2018 Mustang GT is the latest in that line. Being unmistakably American, the car first poses the question of what’s under the hood, and there are a host of changes. Still a 5.0, the new Coyote powerplant raises displacement from 4,970 cubic centimeters to 5,030 cubic centimeters by replacing the former cylinder liners with a spray-in coating and a machining process derived from the supercar Ford GT. All-new cylinder heads employ both port and direct injection, and the compression ratio is raised from 11:1 to 12:1. That’s a short summary of changes, resulting in horsepower raised from 420 to 460, and torque gets a bump to 420 foot-pounds. All of this is good for 0-to-60 sprints in the low 4-second range and

¼-mile blasts around 12.5 seconds – with many reports of high 11s – which is borderline supercar fast. But maybe the biggest difference is in the redline, raised from 7,000 rpm to 7,500. On paper, this might not sound like much, but under full-throttle tip-in, this new engine begs to see the rev-limiter after each and every stoplight. The LS-series motors in Camaros and Corvettes are also both spectacular in their way, but I’m going to put myself out there and say neither has the soul of this Ford Coyote motor. It’s like a little devil on both shoulders: Absent is the voice to take it easy, and all I hear is begging for more. Revs come freely and with much reward, and heard through Ford’s Active Exhaust System, the sound is a glorious improvement. This isn’t just a great motor; it’s a great motor that makes you re-evaluate other great motors. Looking back, many of the great twin-turbo V-6s I’ve experienced seem dull in comparison. In what’s one of the great ironies of the automotive world, the big American V-8 has advanced to the point where it’s now the unique and compelling alternative. Like the barrel-of-monkeys fun of the Jaguar F-Type’s exhaust note, it would be easy to spend all my time talking about the GT’s motor, but that would make light of the other notable changes. For instance, Ford says a whopping 60 percent of all GT buyers opt for the manual transmission. For these folks, there’s an all-new six-speed dual-clutch transmission with a variable-mass flywheel. Although I didn’t get to drive that option, I certainly will in the future. Instead, Sunset Ford provided me with

the also-new 10-speed automatic. (Yes, you read that right: 10 speeds.) This was a transmission co-developed by Ford and GM – turns out cats and dogs can live together. And apparently it’s versatile: It can be found in the Raptor supertruck, the 650-horsepower Camaro ZL1 and the Mustang GT. Driving with a 10-speed is an unusual experience. It can row through gears without any tactile sensation, with only a slight change in exhaust tone to tip off the driver. Look down at 30 mph, see the indicator read sixth gear and wonder, “How did I get into sixth that fast?” And when in sport or track modes, it displays a telepathic sense of knowing what gear is needed. In all, it’s a very good show from an automatic transmission, but it’s not perfect. Manual gear selection through the column paddles does have enough lag to be irritating at times, and downshifts during aggressive back-road carving can upset the car’s balance enough to spike your heart rate. With a bit better programming, this transmission could be perfect, but as is, I’d opt for the manual even knowing I’d lose a tenth or two in my 0-to-60 sprints. Typically, I spend much of my word count discussing how a car feels when being hustled through twisty back roads. This time, though, I’m not doing that. Although the car I drove was very capable, it did display some lessthan-admirable traits when approaching the limits. But there wasn’t a loaner available that was optioned with the Performance Pack or Magnetic Ride shock package, both of which are options a driver such as myself would check the box for if purchasing. Both options would go a long

way toward alleviating the shortcomings I experienced. My GT loaner was optioned in a semi-aggressive way, but one mainly about-town drivers might choose. And in about-town driving, it was seriously sublime. The Premier Package seats are supple and supportive, and ride comfort was high enough that I was tempted to take off for Gulf Shores, Alabama. I imagine Ford will sell mountains of Mustangs optioned just this way. So while readers will have to wait before I draw a conclusion about which is the ultimate performance king, the Camaro SS or the Mustang GT, one thing I can tell you is it’s easy to see why Mustang sales far outpace those of its crosstown rival. It’s much more livable on a daily basis, primarily because of the coffinlike seating position and visibility from the Camaro. Either offers myriad performance and luxury options, but it’s that fundamental design flaw that has almost certainly moved many buyers to the Ford camp. That said, the new Mustang GT is quite an achievement and stands the test of almost any cross-shopping comparison. In some ways, it’s made me rethink what I want in my next car. And I’m already salivating at the opportunity to test a six-speed and Performance Pack- or Magnetic Ride-optioned car in the future. LOANER FROM: Sunset Ford sunsetfordstlouis.com PRICE AS TESTED: $46,680

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DINNER & A SHOW

FEATURE: SAINT LOUIS CLUB

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Around Town

By Lauren Smith

Fri., Feb. 16, through Mon., Feb. 25

The Gaslight Theater in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood shows BLACKBIRD, a play about 56-year-old Ray and his new life after prison. The show never shies away from the brutal truth of Ray’s abandoned and unconventional love. Tucked away on North Boyle, the theater houses St. Louis Actors’ Studio, which is presenting this drama, and often hosts live music and comedy. The theater’s 1950s namesake, the storied Gaslight Square, was known for its gaslights and ornate Victorian architecture and quickly became a thriving entertainment district, attracting such Beat luminaries as Jack Kerouac (who wrote the 1957 novel On the Road) and Alan Ginsberg (who wrote the 1954-55 poem “Howl”). Days, times and ticket prices vary. stlas.org.

Wed., Feb. 21

Every week in St. Louis’ Grand Center, Kranzberg Arts Foundation hosts the Wednesday night JAZZ CRAWL. Free and open to jazz-lovers of all ages, the event consists of a happy hour at Magnolia Café at KDHX followed by live music at the Kranzberg Arts Center, Jazz at the Bistro and The Dark Room at The Grandel. Step out for a night on the town, and help keep the arts alive in St. Louis. Times vary. kranzbergartsfoundation.org/wednesday-night-jazz-crawl.

Fri., Feb. 23

Cedar Lake Cellars hosts a TRIVIA NIGHT with disc jockey Debbie Quarternik from Travelin’ Tunes as the evening’s host. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. It features door prizes and giveaways for those of age, along with appetizers and drink specials for sale. Located in Wright City, in Warren County, Missouri, the winery sits on 370-plus acres of land and includes two lakes. Open year-round, the winery makes a perfect place for a big event or a small getaway. cedarlakecellars.com.

Through Mon., March 25

Explore an oasis of vibrant blooming orchids at the annual Missouri Botanical Garden’s ORCHID SHOW. Attendees can “peer through lush foliage, bubbling fountains and trailing vines” while being “transported to an exotic hideaway within the Orthwein Floral Display Hall” and much more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Prices vary. missouribotanicalgarden.org.

Mon., Feb. 19, to Sat., Feb. 24

Held at Moulin Events & Meetings on Chouteau Avenue, the annual St. Louis CENTENNIAL BEER FESTIVAL celebrates its 10th year. The weeklong celebration highlights the rich beer history of the Centennial Malt House, which hosts about 35 local and regional breweries. Come for the brewmaster dinner, the brewer brunch at Vin de Set, the home brewer competition or just the beer tastings with live music and food samples from local restaurants. Times and prices vary. centennialbeerfestival.com.

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Fri., Feb. 23, to Sun., Feb. 25

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Curated from an archive of more than 3,000 vintage prints, the exhibition “VIVIAN MAIER: PHOTOGRAPHY’S LOST VOICE” shows through late May at the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum. The exhibition includes a number of unseen and original photographs, including Maier’s own darkroom prints, giving the viewer a glimpse into her personal life. Given her status as a private woman, most of Maier’s work has gone unseen until recent years. Dates, times and admission prices vary. iphf.org.

The Fabulous Fox Theatre presents THE WIZARD OF OZ. The greatest family musical of all time continually captivates audiences, as Dorothy Gale, her little dog Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow travel down the fabulous Yellow Brick Road. This “new, refreshed and lavish rendition” dazzles spectators of all ages with its breathtaking special effects, choreography and popular score. To celebrate the 1939 MGM Judy Garland classic film – based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the equally classic 1900 novel by L. Frank Baum – the musical is again touring nationally – don’t miss the magic! Times and ticket prices vary. at fabulousfox.com.

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ot diggity dog! Since late November, Cherokee Street in St. Louis’ Gravois Park neighborhood has had a new place to chow down. Frankly on Cherokee (an outgrowth of a food truck) features its namesake handmade sausages and signature hand-cut fries alongside such new offerings as shareable plates, desserts and, soon, bottled cocktails. “During our busy seasons, we were going through 500 pounds of brats and 600 pounds of fries in a week,” says Jamie Cawthon, who co-owns the restaurant with her husband, Bill. “The volume was too big to do out of a small kitchen. It was always part of our vision for the food truck to become a restaurant.” Her husband previously cheffed at Pastaria, Cardwell’s and the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills before rolling out the Frankly Sausages food truck with Cawthon in early 2016. The new brick-and-mortar

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restaurant will serve as the commissary for the food truck, with Kevin Himmelberg as sous chef and Michelle Hedman as pastry chef. Frankly on Cherokee fills the 1,200 square feet previously occupied by Calypso Cafe, with approximately 38 seats for guests. The interior features a warm industrial feel, with custom-welded wooden tables and hanging Edison bulbs. Behind the counter, guests can glimpse the kitchen, where artisan sausages are stuffed by hand. “The whole philosophy behind our food is very simple and straightforward,” Cawthon says. “By the same token, we like the name ‘Frankly,’ meaning ‘honest and direct,’ because what you see is what you get. You can watch Bill process whole animals on the table while you’re ordering.” From the menu, guests can choose from favorites like a chicken sausage topped with roasted butternut

By Mabel Suen

squash and caramelized leeks, as well as a chili verde sausage with avocado, queso fresco and lime. Exotic offerings include lamb with grilled red onion, feta and oregano, as well as wild boar with pickled red onion and roasted apple. All sausages are served on hoagie baguettes from Creve Coeur’s La Bonne Bouchée, with meat sourced from purveyors including California, Missouri’s Buttonwood Farm and De Soto’s Such and Such Farm. “Shareables” include a chicken liver crostino with balsamic onions and chives, and new items include a fried chicken sandwich with cucumber, apple, romaine and buttermilk dressing. For dessert, guests can choose from such selections as brown sugar-bourbon apple pie and maple-pecan cheesecake. On Friday and Saturday evenings, handcut fries with hot imported raclette – a food-truck favorite – are also offered.

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Frankly on Cherokee

& A Show

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN LAMB

Silent Sky

Once it gains its liquor license, Frankly on Cherokee will offer a beverage program featuring four local taps as well as a selection of five to six different bottled cocktails created by bartender Phil Haltom. Options will include a Manhattan, a carbonated Negroni and a bubbly gin and tonic. Whether a visitor’s ready to feast or simply to enjoy a cocktail, all of the preceding offerings sound like wonderful options before catching Silent Sky from the West End Players Guild. “We’re just excited to be able to invite people inside,” Cawthon says. “At our food truck, it’s fun sending people away with something delicious. Here, we get to have them in the house to enjoy a meal with us.”

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Story: In 1893, Henrietta Swan Leavitt fulfills a long-held dream when she accepts a position with Cambridge, Massachusetts’ Harvard College Observatory. Instead of working with a telescope, however, Leavitt becomes one of the university’s female human “computers,” examining photographic plates to catalog stars observed in the sky. Leavitt previously earned a degree from Cambridge’s Radcliffe College, where she developed a passion for astronomy. As a woman, however, she’s relegated at Harvard to a position in “Pickering’s harem,” a cluster of women including Annie Cannon and Williamina Fleming who work for astronomer and physicist Edward Charles Pickering. They report to Pickering’s intermediary, Peter Shaw. While dutifully handling her responsibilities, Leavitt makes it known to Shaw that she fully expects to work directly with Harvard’s telescope. Eventually impressed with her achievements, Pickering allows Leavitt to pursue her own research at her desk after hours. Leavitt intermittently receives messages from her sister, Margaret, back home in Wisconsin, informing her about the work of their minister father and also her own married life, husband and children. The sisters keep in touch through the years, during which time Leavitt shares a charming if slow courtship with the shy Shaw, who’s awed by her abilities. Inspired by her sister’s musical talents, Leavitt eventually strikes upon a theory that leads to an understanding about the relationship between the relative brightness of stars in images of the Magellanic Clouds (two irregular galaxies, the closest to our own Milky Way) and the periods of stars called Cepheid variables. Her research leads to a fundamental shift in the understanding of astronomy, paving the way for later accomplishments by Missouri’s own Edwin Hubble (namesake of the Hubble Space Telescope, launched into orbit in 1990) and others to this day. Highlights: The soaring achievements as a scientific pioneer of Leavitt, in the face of sexism and other formidable obstacles, receive inspirational adaptation by playwright Lauren Gunderson. The writer’s wonderful two-act drama is elegantly performed by a disciplined and motivated West End Players Guild ensemble under Ellie Schwetye’s dazzling direction. Other Info: The production’s scenic design ratchets up the show’s atmosphere with a floor covered in a celestial rendering, as well as a sumptuous video design by Ben Lewis that complements that with the illusion of the vast, star-studded sky. Prior to the show itself, the video screen is filled with vintage photos of the actual Levitt and other “human computers” at Harvard. Schwetye provides a stirring sound design filled with otherworldly musical motifs that heighten the effect, as do the antique desks where the poorly

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nicknamed “harem” worked. Schwetye shrewdly uses the performance space on the floor below the stage, with Leavitt’s Wisconsin home at stage right, and the observatory at center and stage left. She choreographs her players in an almost balletic fashion to accentuate the elegance in their work. Rachel Tibbetts fills Leavitt with a deep and abiding quest for knowledge. As she tells Shaw early in their introduction, “Passion is a dedicated desire unmatched by reason,” pointing out the difference in their approaches to their work. The Wikipedia biography of Levitt describes her as “selflessly devoted to her family, her church and her career,” which Tibbetts charmingly conveys in her dialogue with the other characters. Michelle Hand brings a nifty Scottish accent and fierce pride to the role of the determined Fleming, the one-time servant for Pickering who adapted resolutely to her position as one of the women assigned to chart the skies for their male bosses, enabling the latter to accept all the glory for any resultant conclusions. She also shows in humorous fashion Fleming’s sharp-eyed observations of the developing romance between Leavitt and Shaw. Jamie Pitt convincingly depicts the awkward rigidity of the single-focused Cannon, a woman perceptively termed “Dickensian” by Shaw for her eccentric personality and no-nonsense approach to her work. As Leavitt’s sister, Colleen Backer does well showing the complexities of a woman devoted to her family but also talented enough musically to compose a symphony. Silent Sky is an immensely satisfying drama from both scientific and emotional perspectives. Under Schwetye’s insightful direction, her superbly chosen cast gives us a glimpse into one woman’s triumph over prejudice to achieve everlasting recognition for brilliance. Group: West End Players Guild Venue: Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Blvd. Dates: February 16-18 Tickets: $20 to $25; contact 314-367-0025 or westendplayers.org Rating: A 4.5 on a scale of 1-to-5

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Exceeding the

ZENITH By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos by Sarah Conroy

Ladue News tours Saint Louis Club’s über-posh bar and lounge following an extensive renovation.

CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS SUBMITTED

he superlative, by definition, recognizes no superior – one doesn’t better the best. Yet as recent events at Clayton’s distingué Saint Louis Club illustrate, remaining the acme in the hospitality industry demands perpetual fresh expressions of excellence. The 53-year-old club – which occupies the top three floors of the Pierre Laclede Center, an aerie an eagle would envy for its views of mid-St. Louis County and beyond – recently recognized that demand by concluding a sweeping multistage renovation. The latest stage involved much of the club’s 14th floor, its lowermost. “Our renovation adds what you might call the next generation of the private city club experience,” says Kelly Standing, the club’s director of innovation and communications. “We aimed for ‘approachable elegance’ with the $1.8 million investment in our 14th floor – a technology-friendly, denim-friendly, flexible space with an all-day-café feeling from 7 a.m. to midnight.” Many years ago, Standing explains, board members anticipated that the club would inevitably require updates and innovations over time, so they added a modest $10 to $25 per month capital charge to hold in reserve for those necessary renovations. The 14th-floor renovation took place using that reserve and imposed no special Renovating the Saint Louis Club. assessment on club members, lasting a mere 107 days and culminating just two days before this past Thanksgiving. Lee Murray, a former president of the club, chaired the committee that planned the renovation. Once it began, Webster Groves’ Architextures (led by owner Christi Johaningmeyer) and Brentwood’s Musick Construction (led by senior project manager Ron Gallagher) teamed to realize the renovation. The final effort involved 9,500 square feet of that lowermost floor of the club, whose three-floor area

totals roughly 45,000 square feet. At the macro level, it: l Replaced the club’s small, formal Frenchinflected bar with a larger, casual bar and lounge incorporating tech upgrades like USB ports. l Altogether overhauled two small private rooms, replacing their solid walls and a dark corridor with glass. l Updated three larger private chambers (the St. Vrain, Founders and Louisiana rooms) that can accommodate up to 72 people for live entertainment, tastings of all types and other events. l Expanded the stunning views available from the 14th floor by removing heavy drapery and outdated woodwork that concealed nine east-facing windows. Also, the palette of the bar and lounge underwent major alteration, Standing notes, from butter yellow to a très chic blend of light gray, dark gray and silver. Simultaneously, the construction team laid wooden flooring in black-and-white zigzags, and several exacting souls papered the ceiling in a print resembling small brushed-silver tiles. New appointments replaced old, meanwhile, and perhaps the most striking alteration involved the physical bar, now surfaced with a handmade material called Caesarstone Concetto in gray agate and underlit with rheostat-controlled light-emitting diode panels contoured to the bar’s top. Otherwise on the 14th floor, The Back Door dining area – which adjoins the bar and lounge, with club management offices and the three larger private chambers mentioned previously – was updated six years ago as part of a 10-year plan to renovate the entire club, and at press time, it and that trio of rooms all were being renamed in a club contest. Current members of the club praise its latest renovation without reservation. “For me, my first impression of the lounge on the 14th floor was ‘welcoming’ – a lounge where I could bring business guests or social guests to enjoy one of the best cups of coffee with one of the best views in Clayton,” says Maurice E. Quiroga, senior vice president and senior fiduciary advisory specialist with Wells Fargo Private Bank. “In many ways, I say this lounge can be my office away from my office.” Laura Bentele, a lawyer at Armstrong Teasdale LLP, also lauds the renovation. “The new bar is a complete departure from the more traditional areas of the club,” she says. “While the space is still highly polished, it has a more relaxed feel. The long bar top in particular is very cool … and definitely provides ample happy-hour space.” Finally, Kathryn Armstrong – who chairs the club’s Ambassadors Committee, basically its membership committee – echoes Quiroga and Bentele. “My first impression was ‘Now this is where St. Louisans are going to want to be,’” she says. “In keeping with the tradition of elegance and sophistication, the space is rich in contemporary décor and yet now teeming with the SoHo innovative club-concept mindset of cosmopolitan cities coast to coast. … I thought, ‘This is where Brooks Brothers can hobnob with UNTUCKit on the way to Busch Stadium – or the VP Ball.’ Our club has never been more relevant.” A fact sheet from the club notes that the 14th-floor renovation concludes a decade-long clubwide renovation under Henry B. “Terry” Pflager III, who now serves as president. According to that fact sheet, the overall renovation took place in response to a survey of such constituents as entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and both midcareer and millennial corporate, civic and philanthropic leaders. Regarding its constituents, the club’s official color brochure states: “The founding members of the club included virtually all of the community leaders of their time; this tradition has carried forward to the current membership.” Platinum Clubs of Excellence – which, according to its own website, ranks the top 5 percent of private clubs nationwide against seven exacting criteria in five categories – includes Saint Louis Club among its top 50 in the “City” category. No other Missouri facility graces that category – for reasons Saint Louis Club members well appreciate and visitors should quickly discern. Saint Louis Club, 7701 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, 314-726-1964, stlclub.com

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PROMOTION

Dining & Entertainment

Laura E. Taylor, Corinne Melançon, Summerisa Bell Stevens, 9 to 5, 2017. Photo by Peter Wochniak. Costume design by Brad Musgrove.

“The St. Louis community has supported STAGES St. Louis so willingly,” says Michael Hamilton, artistic director of the venerable not-for-profit theater company in Kirkwood. “I am really grateful for the years of support that we’ve gotten.” STAGES St. Louis has much to celebrate this year. The company recently appointed Brad Musgrove as resident costume designer and garnered 10 nominations from the St. Louis Theater Circle. Read on to learn more about the outstanding musical theater productions and educational programming that STAGES St. Louis has been providing to the area since 1987.

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Jeff Sears, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 2017. Costume design by Brad Musgrove.

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t. Louis has such a huge, wonderful theatrical community – and that is very rare, even in big cities,” enthuses Brad Musgrove, newly-appointed resident costume designer for STAGES St. Louis, a not-for-profit theater company located in Kirkwood. Musgrove knows a thing or two about the theater world. A Kansas City native, he found acclaim as a dancer on Broadway, performing in the original casts of the Tony Award-winning musicals Fosse (1999) and The Producers (2001). While on a European tour of 42nd Street in 1999, Musgrove befriended Dana Lewis, STAGES St. Louis’ resident choreographer at the time. Lewis encouraged Musgrove to audition for the company’s upcoming production of A Chorus Line. Musgrove was cast in the show and spent a good part of his summer performing in St. Louis. When STAGES St. Louis produced A Chorus Line again in 2010, Musgrove returned to the company – this time, as costume designer. In the intervening decade, Musgrove had parlayed his nimble understanding of the body’s movement, and his equally nimble fingers, into a side business as a dancewear designer. “I know how to make the clothes dance,” Musgrove declares. “Michael [Hamilton, STAGES St. Louis’ artistic director] and Jack [Lane, executive producer] knew that I had this dancewear line, and they asked me if I wanted to design the show,” explains Musgrove. “That’s how my costume design career began.”

Since then, Musgrove has outfitted one to two shows each season. Now, however, he will take on a more permanent role with the company as its resident costume designer. Musgrove will design costumes for all four of the forthcoming season’s productions, a varied slate that includes I Do! I Do!, Madagascar, Mamma Mia!, and Oklahoma!. Musgrove’s appointment marks yet another step in STAGES St. Louis’ ongoing effort to build, support and enrich the St. Louis theater community. For years, Hamilton has been working to create more full-time employment opportunities for theater artists. To that end, Musgrove will join set designer James Wolk and lighting designer Sean M. Savoie to round out the company’s St. Louis-based artisans. “With Brad coming to St. Louis, I’ve been able to put together a local design team of artists who know one another, know me, know my company and know my shops,” says Hamilton. “One of the things that I love about theater, specifically musical theater, is the collaborative nature of the work. There are many different hands that come together and the more familiar you are with those hands, the better the product is likely to be.” Bringing Broadway-quality musical theater to St. Louis audiences has been the key mission of STAGES St. Louis since its founding in 1987. “Over the years, one of the things that I am most aware of is the immense amount of loyalty that we’ve enjoyed,” remarks Hamilton. Hamilton feels especially indebted to Kirkwood,

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By Emma Dent | Photography by Peter Wochniak

the community where he was raised, and where he and Lane set up shop nearly 32 years ago. After years of searching for a larger theater space in the area, STAGES St. Louis has collaborated with the City of Kirkwood and the Kirkwood Theatre Guild to build a brand-new performing arts center. Scheduled for completion in 2020, this spacious venue will transform downtown Kirkwood into a bona fide artsand-culture destination. STAGES St. Louis also engages young audiences and budding performers at its Performing Arts Academy, which launched in Chesterfield in 2003. A larger facility, also in Chesterfield, opened in 2013 and offers year-round educational programming in the musical theater arts. STAGES St. Louis was recently selected by the Educational Theatre Association as one of two companies in the nation to expand the JumpStart Theatre program into their local markets. Through this initiative, STAGES St. Louis will work with three local middle schools, equipping teachers with the training and skills to produce musicals with their students. “Our intention is to be there for our audience’s children, and for us to take theater to a whole new generation,” says Hamilton. STAGES St. Louis, 1023 Chesterfield Parkway East, Chesterfield, 636-530-5959; Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood Civic Center, 111 S. Geyer Road, Kirkwood, 314-821-2407, stagesstlouis.org

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OPEN HOUSES MIRIAM SCHOOL AND MIRIAM ACADEMY

Miriam School, 501 Bacon Ave., 314-968-5225; Miriam Academy, 2845 N. Ballas Road, 314-962-6080, miriamstl.org Step into a place where students who learn differently will love to learn. Attend a 2018 Open House on March 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. to hear about how Miriam can help your child. Tour the school and discover a personalized learning program, with integrated therapies, and a nurturing community.

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JON'S AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR Electrical, Carpentry, Floors, Windows, Plumbing, Painting, Tile and Lots More! Quality Guaranteed! Reasonable, Insured, Ref's NO JOB TOO SMALL!

314-205-1555

Industrial Fielder has the skills, knowledge and equipment to handle industrial work including new industrial construction, warehouse lighting, large machinery, and data wiring.

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE Affordable cleaning for any budget. Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, Move-in and Move Out. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Family Owned & Operated. Call 314-628-8067 $10.00 OFF New Customer SCRUBBY DUTCH CLEANING Family Owned and Operated Since 1983 Bonded • Insured • Supervised $10 OFF 1st Time Customers Free Estimates by Phone 314-849-4666 or 636-926-0555 www.scrubbydutch.com

SPECIALIZED HOUSEKEEPING 1-2 Large Homes Caring professional will clean, organize, run errands, laundry, pet care/sitting & party services. Dependable, 27+yrs Exp., Ref. Call Barb 314-650-2966

HOUSE CLEANING Residential & Commercial Bonded and Insured, BBB Accredited. 10yrs Exp. Call Selma today

314-359-1695

$20.00 off

HEALTHCARE SERVICES PRIVATE DUTY IN HOME/FACILITY

Any electrical job of $75.00 or more

24/7 Caring, Compassionate Light housekeeping, meal preparation, Dr's appointments, outings and peace of mind Over 30 years combined experience Insured l

CLEANING SERVICES Ollinger House Cleaning Established in 2008 Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly Residential/Commercial, Insured

Call 314-660-2006

FLOORING/TILE l

Extreme Hardwoods Floor Company QQQ Free Estimates QQQ We sand, finish, install new wood & ceramic tile. 25yrs experience

PLEASE CONTACT RHONDA (636) 875-0029 Technikrhonda62@gmail.com

GUTTERS 24/7 Companion Care for Seniors. Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping, & Peace of Mind.

314-569-9890

Dave 314-267-1348

SELL IT HERE 314/269-8810 laduenews.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT FINE HOME FINISHERS, INC. Remodeling... Custom Kitchens Baths, Cabinetry Room Additions and Basement Finishes Visit Facebook 28yrs experience in Ladue 314-962-1771

Ken Singleton General Contractor & Home Improvement Specialist ïTuckpointing ïBrickwork ïStonework ïPlaster ï Drywall ïPainting ï Carpentry ï Siding ï Gutters ï Roofing ïChimney Leaks Stopped Guaranteed

Call Ken Today! 636-674-5013

Specializing in Installation, Sanding and Refinishing of Hardwood Floors. Call for FREE Estimate

Contact Jane Olsen jolsen@accucare.com or 314-472-3393

Building Repair, LLC

314-486-6032

HARDWOODZ

LADUE NEWS CLASSIFIEDS

AccuCare, RN-owned & managed home health care provider, has immediate openings for caregivers.

extremehardwoods@yahoo.com

FLOORING/TILE

AccuCare needs Caregivers!

www.jonshomerepair.comjonsa

Need An Electrician?

Bonded • Insured Established in 1997 Call Linda 314-898-3524 DazeyHouseCleaning.com

HELP WANTED

MIKE'S QUALITY

AUTOMOTIVE

~ We pay cash Call Stan @ 314-780-5588

HANDYMAN SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

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

PRIVATE DUTY CNA Avail. 24/7 and Holidays Specialize in: Alzheimer's, Dementia, Movement Disorders, Lou Gehrig's, Diabetic, etc. Nursing Home Experience References Avail. Q Will Travel 636-775-8715 TROSSIE CARES Private Home Health 24hr Affordable Home Health Service. Call 314-620-3550 or email trossieharris@gmail.com. We have lots of avail. references.

QQQQQQQQ REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms. Over 30 Years Experience. For a Quote Call Nick 314-845-8049

QQQQQQQQ PRECISION REMODELING Q Room Additions Q Decks Q Bathrooms Q Kitchens and so much more. Interior and Exterior. Free Estimates! Fully Insured. Call Bob (314)799-4633 or Jim (314)799-4630

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Shy Construction LLC@gmail.com Snow Removal and Ice Treatment Bathroom & Kitchen Remodels, Basement Finishes, Masonry, Tuckpointing and Concrete. 314-581-1844

REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing. Power Washing. Insured. Free Estimates. 40yrs Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511

LAWN & GARDEN Time for Some

Hard Work Yard Work SPRING LANDSCAPING Landscape Design • Spring Clean-Up Brush Clearing • Bed Preparation • Tilling Weeding & Mulching • Planting Tree/Shrub Fertilization,Trimming and Removal • Lawn Fertilization, Weed Control, De-Thatching, Sodding and Seeding • Gutter Cleaning • Power Washing • Stone Walls, Patios, Borders and Drainage Solution.

The Hard Work Yard Work Co. LLC For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at

hwyardwork@aol.com Since 2001

LAWN & GARDEN

Outdoor Living and Landscape Management Management: ï Full Estate and Regular Scheduled Programs ï Organic Solutions ï Turf Care ï Mowing ï Mulching ï Weeding ï Leaf Removal ïWaterscape Management Outdoor Living: ï Outdoor Kitchens and Living Rooms ï Fireplaces/Firepits ï Retaining Walls ï Patios ï Retaining Walls ï Water Features ï Driveways And More... Call Today for Estimate

Lighting • Irrigation • Brick & Stone Work •Grass Cutting • Fertilizing • Bed Maintenance • Complete Maintenance Call George 314-567-6066 OUTDOOR CREATIVE DESIGN & LANDSCAPE, LLC For all of your landscape and hardscape needs. "Where dreams become design and design becomes reality" 314-325-5111 OutdoorCreativeDesign.com Polo's Lawn & Landscape Inc Leafs and Snow Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios, Backyard Cleanup, Trees & Sod. Staining Decks by brush. Free Estimates 314-280-2779

PAINTING

314-827-5664 www.TRCoutdoor.com

INTERIOR PAINTING & REMODELING Finish carpentry, drywall, tile and floor work. 25yrs exp. Call Kent for free estimates 314-398-2898 kenthallowell@yahoo.com

JC PAINTS Interior/Exterior Painting, Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured. Call John for a Free Estimate!

SERVICES

Quality Work! 20yrs Exp. References

Lawn Renovation & Winter Cleanup 314-243-6784

LINEK PLUMBING COMPANY TREES Quality Since 1916 A Name You Can Trust #24 Kirkham Industrial Ct. St. Louis, MO 63119

New Work • Repair • Remodeling Water Heaters • Sewer & Drain Backflow Device Testing

"U Name It & We Haul It" 7 Days a Week - Same Day Appliances, Brush, Clean Outs, Demo, Bsmts & Garage, Etc. Call Brian @ 314-740-1659

TREE SERVICE • Stone Retaining Walls • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

Get'er Done Tree Service A+ with BBB and Angie's List Tree Trimming, Removal, Deadwooding and Stump Grinding. Certified Arborist. Fully Insured, Free Estimates. Serving the area since 2004.

CALL 314-971-6993

TUCKPOINTING

314-962-0956

BRIAN'S HAULING

GILLS

(636) 274-1378

Mike 314-265-4568 Fully Insured ï Work Guaranteed

CA$H 4 OLD STUFF —Light Hauling— We cleanup, haul away &/or purchase: garage, estate & moving sales! Also, warehouse, business & storage locker leftovers! FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM

TREES Trees Trimmed & Removed

MIKE'S GARAGE DOOR Repair & Installation

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

Call 314-426-2911 meyertreecare.com

MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing, Chimney & Brick Repair, Caulking & Now Chimney Sweeping & Flue Re-lining. 2013 BBB Torch Award Winner

$50 off $500+ 314-486-3303 masseytuckpointing.com Mirelli Tuckpointing LLC Tuckpointing & color match spotpointing. Chimney repair/rebuilds, brick & stone repairs, stone foundation work. BBB Torch Award Recipient, Super Service Award '05-'16. Free Est. 314-645-1387

VACATION RENTALS Fort Meyers Beach 3BR, 2BA condo located at Gardens at Beach Walk. Approx. 10 minutes to Fort Meyers Beach, & near Sanibel Island. Avail. March 2018. $3,100/mo. 636-239-6217

SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves. We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured. Packing Available.

314-963-3416 simplemovesstl.com MCGREEVY PIANO TUNING Bill McGreevy Piano Technician and Guild Associate Member 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

WANTED Tree Service Professionals Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service and Fully Insured Call Michael Baumann for a Free Estimate & Property Inspection

636.375.2812 You'll be glad you called!

ARROWHEADS! and Indian Artifacts! Executive in Clayton loves the hobby! Buying collections, answering questions, & looking for properties to buy or lease to look on within 45min of Clayton that seem to have a good concentration of arrowheads.

314-608-2692

314-703-2794 Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial FIREWOOD Clean-up & Leaf Removal Fertilizing, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios and Drainage Work. Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer For a FREE estimate call

314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

jcpaints@sbcglobal.net

PET SERVICES

Yucko's Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN

Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's. Swords, Daggers, Metals, Badges, Hats, Helmets, Flags and Guns. Call 314-249-5369

314-770-1500

BUYING...Watches, Jewelry,

www.yuckos.com

Diamonds, Sterling, Coins and Scrap Gold

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Q Q FOR RENT Q Q Gorgeous Condos at McKnight Crossing! Near Tilles Park, 1BR & Studio avail. Feb. Special! Garages, W&D incl. mrvmanage mentllc.managebuilding.com MRV Management, LLC (314)932-3209

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Bartel's Estate Gallery 10411 Clayton Rd, Ste. 101 Frontenac ï 314-991-1999

WANTED ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Old Advertising, Records Sports Memorabilia, Old Toys STL History, Breweriana, Etc Call Ben (314)518-5769

T H E RYA N T R A DI T ION

A heritage of exceptional real estate service since 1965

1740 N. Geyer Road Huntleigh $17,000,000

1290 Dry Ridge Road Town and Country $5,200,000

10 Edgewood Road Ladue $4,900,000

15 Pine Valley Drive Ladue $3,450,000

8 Edgewood Road Ladue $3,400,000

10088 Litzsinger Road Ladue $2,700,000

NEW PRICE

10 Larkdale Drive Ladue $2,495,000 Immediate Occupancy

8956 Moydalgan Road Ladue $2,490,000

44 Huntleigh Woods Huntleigh $1,295,000

2.19 acres

Select your own builder and architect. 11 Waverton Lane Ladue $850,000

NEW LISTING

559 Barnes Road Ladue $2,250,000 6 E. Ladue Lane Ladue $1,175,000

Select your own builder and architect.

Whether you’re buying or selling a luxury home, choose The Ryan Tradition.

If you would like to discuss your significant property needs, please contact us. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you.

JOHN RYAN | 314.941.0572 | johnryan@coldwellbanker.com THERYANTRADITION.COM

Coldwell Banker Gundaker - Ladue 314.993.8000

©2017 NRT Missouri LLC. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Gundaker fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo are service marks registered or pending registrations owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Gundaker are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Gundaker.

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