April 10, 2020

shop local

best recipes

self-care

ONLINE BOUTIQUES

HEALTHY EATING

AT-HOME BEAUTY

Style. Society. Success. | April 10, 2020

DS LOST 230 POUN

LOST 87 POUNDS

SAINT LOUIS, On behalf of Northwestern Mutual – St. Louis, we hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe!

Northwestern Mutual is strong. We stand ready to serve you in this time of uncertainty.

Let us know if you’d like to have a confidential conversation about your financial planning.

Please – stay home, stay safe, be well!

Gerard M Hempstead, CPA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL® Managing Partner 314.231.3931 stlouis.nm.com

07-1016 © 2020 Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (NM), (life and disability insurance, annuities, and life insurance with long-term care benefits) and its subsidiaries in Milwaukee, WI. Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC (NMIS) (securities), a subsidiary of NM, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser and member FINRA and SIPC. Gerard M Hempstead is a General Agent(s) of NM. Managing Partners are not in legal partnership with each other, NM or its subsidiaries. Gerard M Hempstead, is a Registered Representative(s) of NMIS. Gerard M Hempstead, is a Representative of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company®, (NMWMC) (fiduciary and fee-based financial planning services), a subsidiary of NM and federal savings bank. All NMWMC products and services are offered only by properly credentialed Representatives who operate from agency offices of NMWMC. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. The Chartered Advisor for Senior Living (CASL®) designation is conferred by The American College of Financial Services.

11 High Acres | NEW LISTING 12668 Bradford Woods Olive�e | $839,000 Sunset Hills | $695,000

4909 Laclede Avenue, Unit 2501 CWE | $3,000,000

19 Portland Place | NEW LISTING CWE | $1,300,000

2421 Town and Country Lane | NEW LISTING Town and Country | $1,199,000

NEW LISTINGS 19 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE. Handsome exterior facade of red brick and sandstone features twin turrets, 5 Bedroom and 4 full 2 half Bath. $1,300,000 2421 TOWN AND COUNTRY LANE, Town and Country Wonderful home with open floor plan with tons of natural light. Situated on a 1-acre lot. $1,199,000 11 HIGH ACRES, Olive�e. Home features 4 Bedroom and 4.5 baths. Renovated pool surrounded by 1.46 flat green acres, updated kitchen. $839,000

17 UPPER LADUE ROAD, Ladue.

$1,975,000

11 RIDGEMOOR DRIVE, Clayton.

$1,449,900

155 CARONDELET PLAZA, #707, Clayton.

$1,395,000

5795 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CWE.

$1,275,000

2691 MCKELVEY ROAD, Maryland Heights.

$170,000

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES

7237 FORSYTH BOULEVARD, University City. $1,195,000

110 NORTH NEWSTEAD, UNIT 303, CWE.

$999,000

9052 CLAYTON RD, TBB, Richmond Heights. $1,100,000

4950 LINDELL, UNIT 6E, CWE.

$475,000

66 NOTRE DAME DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

5518 WATERMAN BOULEVARD, UNIT 1E, CWE.

$169,000

$1,049,000

1136 WASHINGTON, UNIT 210, St. Louis.

RESIDENTIAL HOMES 13000 DEUTSCHMANN LANE, Des Peres.

2 CLAYCHESTER, Des Peres.

LuxuryCollection

26 Upper Ladue Road Ladue | $3,695,000

13000 Deutschmann Lane Des Peres | $999,000

$139,000

758 Village View Circle Saint Albans | $650,000

LOTS/ACREAGE/FARMS $ 999,000 $985,000

7149 WESTMORELAND DRIVE, University City. $980,000

1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$1,550,000

12 RADNOR ROAD, Huntleigh.

$1,100,000

1336 LITZSINGER WOODS LANE, Ladue.

$945,000

2 CLAYCHESTER, Des Peres.

$985,000

25 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, Clayton.

$885,000

9052 CLAYTON ROAD, Richmond Heights.

$375,000

326 NORTH BRENTWOOD, Clayton.

$875,000

3 MAGNOLIA DRIVE, Ladue.

$775,000

1138 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$299,500

16611 STERLING PONT COURT, Chesterfield.

$759,000

1133 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$299,500

3 LOT #3 CEDARS VALLEY ROAD, St. Albans.

$128,572

2 LOT #2 DEER VALLEY COURT,St.Albans.

$112,500

42 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE, Huntleigh.

$6,850,000

1091 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

$4,900,000

257 FIVE LAKES DRIVE, Labadie.

$4,000,000

18 HUNTLEIGH WOODS, Huntleigh.

$3,995,000

809 SOUTH WARSON ROAD, Ladue.

$3,695,000

758 VILLAGE VIEW CIRCLE, St. Albans.

$650,000

26 UPPER LADUE ROAD, Ladue.

$3,695,000

4358 MCPHERSON AVENUE, CWE.

$579,000

4909 LACLEDE, UNIT 2501, CWE.

$3,000,000

1180 VALLEY VUE POINT, St. Albans.

$489,900

2283 TALON COURT, St. Albans.

$2,800,000

3563 ARPENT STREET, St. Charles.

$424,975

150 CARONDELET PLAZA, UNIT 1503, Clayton.

$2,195,000

4224 WESTMINSTER PLACE, CWE.

3476 BASSETT ROAD, Pacific.

$1,985,000

1200 DES PERES AVENUE, Rock Hill.

1 LOT #1 MERLOT LANE ROAD, St. Albans.

$95,000

$295,000

4 LOT #4 ST ALBANS SPRING ROAD, St. Albans.

$65,000

$219,000

272 MERLOT LANE, St. Albans.

$35,000

4950 Lindell Boulevard, Unit 6E CWE | $475,000

janet mcafee inc. l 9889 clayton road l saint louis, missouri 63124 l 314.997.4800 I www.janetmcafee.com LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

1

GATHERINGS & GOODWILL 8

20

The Daily:

HEALTHY APPETITE Given that many readers are remaining safe and sound at home, Amanda Elliott, LN’s favorite foodie, presents them with an opportunity for a spot of culinary adventure with a delicious-sounding recipe for a portobello Reuben sandwich.

Saint Louis Ballet

ABODE 10 12 14

The Trio Design Elements Feature: Saint Louis Closet Co.

STYLE 16 17 18

Grooming & Glamour Make a Statement Feature: Local Online Shopping

THE DAILY

31 Style:

Arts & Culture Feature:

GROOMING & GLAMOUR

FRANK SCHWAIGER

For the benefit of LN readers now lacking access to a favorite salon, writer Mary Mack chats with Lisa Dolan of Lark Skin Co. and Julie Longyear of Blissoma Botanical Beauty about products to promote skin care from the comfort of home.

Although temporarily closed, Clayton’s acclaimed Bruno David Gallery continues to showcase, virtually, the latest exquisite sculpture of Frank Schwaiger, as sketched here by LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach.

16

On the cover 6 Starting on Page 6, learn how celebrated transformation coach Charles D’Angelo can help you transform your body and life, even over long distance, and how he empowers clients to change their thinking to change their lives. Pictured (left to right): Client Jason Rybak lost 230 pounds, Charles D’Angelo, and client Dr. Sabina Braithwaite, MD, lost 87 pounds. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

2

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

20 21 22 24

Healthy Appetite Crossword Puzzle Golf Grapevine Feature: Saint Louis Science Center

ARTS & CULTURE 30 31

Ready Readers Feature: Frank Schwaiger

The importance of

community A Commitment to Excellence All of us at Parc Provence are aware of how challenging life has become, especially when caring for an aging loved one with dementia or other forms of memory loss. We want you to know you don’t have to do it alone.

Parc Provence, an assisted-living and skilled-nursing memory care community, specializes in providing the best care through strong partnerships with our residents and their families. As we navigate this crisis together, our commitment to the health and safety of our residents, employees, families, and community remains the same.

If you are currently considering a memory care community for a loved one, we are here to answer your questions or concerns.

Leading the Way in Memory Care

To learn more, call

(314) 542-2500 or visit

PARCPROVENCE.COM

We are committed to equal housing opportunity that does not discriminate in housing and services because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

3

Stay Connected …

From Home.

GENERAL MANAGER

Susan Eckert : seckert@laduenews.com

EDITORIAL MANAGING EDITOR

Emily Adams : eadams@laduenews.com

LN’s suite of newsletters is the best way to keep up with your community while you socially distance.

Bryan A. Hollerbach : bhollerbach@laduenews.com

Subscribe today to get all of the stories you love delivered directly to

Andrea Smith : asmith@laduenews.com

your inbox. With weekly sends that cover all the topics that matter to you – from ways to support small businesses in the area, to the

COPY EDITOR & STAFF WRITER DIGITAL EDITOR & STAFF WRITER STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Sarah Conroy : sconroy@laduenews.com

health news you need right now, to human interest stories that uplift

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

and inspire – you’ll always stay informed and entertained, even from

Julia Cain, Amanda Elliott, Mary Mack, Warren Mayes, Brittany Nay, Sheila Oliveri, Nancy Robinson, Katie Yeadon

the comfort of your own home. You’ll score first looks at our favorite feature stories, fresh online exclusives and so much more.

There’s no better – or easier – way to stay involved in your community.

Sign up today at laduenews.com!

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Christina Kling-Garrett

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Kayla Nelms : knelms@laduenews.com Patti Ruesch : pruesch@laduenews.com Ann Sutter : asutter@laduenews.com Erin Wood : ewood@laduenews.com SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER

Maggie Peters : mpeters@laduenews.com CUSTOM CONTENT WRITER

Amanda Dahl : adahl@laduenews.com CLASSIFIED ACCOUNT MANAGER

Lisa Taylor : ltaylor@lee.net SALES ASSISTANT

Sherry Davis : sdavis@laduenews.com

CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR

Dawn Deane : ddeane@laduenews.com GRAPHIC DESIGNERS

Laura De Vlieger Chris Oth Lauren Rodewald

ADMINISTRATION OFFICE MANAGER

Megan Langford : mlangford@laduenews.com ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

4

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

ln

Courtney Eaves : ceaves@laduenews.com

CONTACT 8811 Ladue Road, Suite D, Ladue, Missouri 63124 314-863-3737 : LadueNews.com

SUBSCRIPTIONS Ladue News publishes 52 issues per year.

Subscriptions cost $45 in the continental U.S. A SUBURBAN JOURNALS OF GREATER ST. LOUIS LLC PUBLICATION, A DIVISION OF LEE ENTERPRISES

letter

from the

EDITOR WE ARE LIVING IN A TIME IN WHICH IT’S VITAL THAT WE STEP UP. Step up to stop the spread of this coronavirus. Step up to support local businesses. Step up to lend a hand to our neighbors. Step up to take care of ourselves, both mentally and physically.

The people and organizations featured in this issue, as well as the Ladue News issues that will be distributed over the next several weeks, give us a chance to do just that, starting with the feature by LN contributor Julia Cain beginning on Page 18 that gives readers a variety of ways they can “shop local” online to support their favorite metro area small businesses from home. Then, check out the Grooming & Glamour roundup on Page 16 by LN regular Mary Mack on spa treatments you can do from home, using local products.

Give the local arts scene some well-deserved love by checking out Frank Schwaiger’s virtual exhibition hosted by Bruno David Gallery, profiled starting on Page 31 by LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach. Or just indulge in some happy news about metro area organizations doing great things, like Saint Louis Closet Co.’s Closets for a Cause initiative, shared by LN contributor Brittany Nay starting on Page 14.

Stay tuned for even more content, both online and in print, on ways we can get through this time together.

And stay healthy out there, friends.

All the best,

Emily Adams

Editor’s Corner

EDITOR’S PHOTO BY SARAH CONROY

The word around town

Visit laduenews.com and follow our social media pages daily for of-the-moment updates and news about your community and tips on taking care of yourselves and those you love during these unpredictable times.

LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

5

ON THE

Cover

CHARLES D’ANGELO

m r o f s n Tra JASON RYBAK Lost 230 pounds

T

here’s never a wrong time to decide to better yourself, even amidst the uncertainty of the world right now. It’s that mindset that keeps transformation coach Charles D’Angelo dedicated to working with clients even when circumstances keep them from meeting in person. He’s offered virtual coaching via Skype, Zoom, and Facetime for several years.

“Distance doesn't change my coaching approach or impact on clients,” D’Angelo explains. “If anything, it gives an opportunity to those who otherwise might feel too fearful to come to meet one-on-one in person or, for practical reasons, can't make it to my St. Louis office.”

That fear is something D’Angelo understands. Once weighing 360 pounds himself, he knows clients reach out to him feeling lost and unfulfilled in their lives as he once had, and is ready to meet them where they are.

Jason Rybak was beginning to feel trapped by his weight, tipping the scales at 460 pounds. “I got to the point where my size was keeping me from things I wanted to do,” he says. “It really kind of created a situation where every choice I made was based around that.”

Rybak was inspired by his family to take charge of his life. With a daughter in the medical field, he was given all the encouragement he needed to better his wellbeing. “I’d

6

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

researched [Charles] after my wife had seen him on the news, and I thought, this was someone who could give me guidance and hold me accountable.”

D’Angelo’s unique approach focuses intensely on mindset, with the accent being on self love and consistency in good habits. One of many positive dividends of his coaching program is weight loss.

“D’Angelo said to me ‘How you’re treating yourself and your body is akin to you being in a car driving toward a cliff,’” he recalls. “’You’re in a car with your wife and kids, and at some point, you’re going off the cliff. Your family will have to live with the decisions you make.’ I replayed that a lot in my mind.”

Rybak took that to heart, and today has lost 230 pounds – half his starting weight of 460 pounds. He says the relief this has brought his family is the biggest reward his new size has afforded him. “I didn’t realize [my family] had been concerned. I had conditioned them to do what I had to do and worry about what I worried about,” he says. “To hear [my wife] and daughter say they don’t have to think about it or worry anymore – I like that.”

“While people come to [me] thinking they want 'weight loss' –and they certainly get that – they leave having learned far more about themselves than any

s n o i t a m r

Without BOUNDARIES

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Sarah Conroy

DR. SABINA BRAITHWAITE, MD Lost 87 pounds

scale could measure,” D’Angelo explains. “Your relationships, confidence, finances, career and sense of purpose all can improve as a coaching client.”

D’Angelo focuses on each individual’s personal relationship with food and themselves. Many of his coaching clients are physicians, medical, and mental health professionals who are incredibly well educated on what they need to do, but still can’t seem to find it within to reach their goals alone. “We all know there’s only one sound way to lose weight: eat healthily and exercise. But if that were the complete answer we wouldn’t see so many people struggling with this issue. For my clients, it’s not about the food.”

D’Angelo’s coaching program helps clients understand and change their mindset. “Getting clear on the why that’s driving them to use food or anything else for that matter, in a way that’s not serving the future they want to create, is at the core of the program” he says. To ensure their breakthrough, he meets regularly with his clients, one on one, to support them in their transformation process.

“You ask ‘Is this an investment in my future or a withdrawal?’” client Dr. Sabina Braithwaite, MD says.

“It’s about being more intentional about the choices that you make.”

As an ER physician, Braithwaite put her time and energy into looking after the needs of others above her own. “[I

realized] investing a little more in myself makes me more available to my patients. It doesn’t take away from what I can give; it added to it.”

At 87 pounds lighter than when she started the program, Braithwaite feels more fit and focused than ever. “I feel much better,” she expresses. “I can walk into any store and buy clothes [I want]. That is not something I could have [done] before.”

As people everywhere work to take care of their physical and emotional state in these unfamiliar and turbulent circumstances, D’Angelo teaches that taking charge of what you can control can restore your sense of certainty. “Everyone does well when they have a schedule and routine,” he says. “Much of the coaching work is helping people better manage themselves and time so they’re moving toward the things they want and deserve most.”

D’Angelo is no stranger to this era of remote connection.

Cori Maegle, a busy executive, wife, and stepmom who lives in Colorado, has been working with D’Angelo via Skype for over a year. “With Charles’ Skype coaching, I was able to lose 60 pounds and have been maintaining for over seven months,” she says. “I no longer have emotional eating issues. It can change your life.”

Charles D’Angelo, 314-495-3228, charlesdangelo.com

LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020 A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION | LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

7

7

Saint Louis Ballet

SPRING GALA KICKOFF: FASHION IN BLOOM! Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett

G

uests of the Saint Louis Ballet’s Spring Gala Kickoff: Fashion in Bloom! gathered at Neiman Marcus in Plaza Frontenac on Feb. 26 for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music by DJ Micro and a preview of the latest trends.

Dancers from the company joined models to highlight this spring’s floral looks. Justin Trabert of Neiman Marcus, as well as co-chairs Laurie Lock and Brooke Meek, welcomed guests to the event. Miran Halen and Carol Voss co-chaired the gala, with Joan Quicksilver and Patricia Whiteside serving as advisory chairs.

ln

Visit LADUENEWS.COM

TO SEE MORE FABULOUS PHOTOS FROM THIS EVENT!

Miran Halen, Ashley Conroy, Justin Trabert, Amy Herchenroether, Rachel Harrison

Maria Hogrefe, Channing Krichevsky, Tori Pantanella

8

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

Rachel Patrick, Peninnah Mutungi

Sharon Leve, Sandra Morton, Gen Horiuchi, Jennifer Cunnane

The Saint Louis Ballet is an unsung cultural treasure that has grown immensely over the years.

BROOKE MEEK, EVENT CO-CHAIR

Brian Meek, Sean Lock

Tom and Carol Voss

Morgan Howard, Sarah Siebels, Georgia Kaye, Lauren Brooks

Laurie Lock, Fran Zamler

Jennifer Masloski, Nathalia Garcia

Julie Armengol, Lisa James, Cindy Wallach, Linda Azar LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

9

THE TRIO

Natural

History

By Nancy Robinson

Furniture and accessory designers capture the magical beauty of the Earth’s smallest and most delightful creatures, presented here in artistic, rather than academic, form.

American artist and naturalist Christopher Marley uses pristine, preserved natural specimens for his three-dimensional original framed artwork. Shown is the Tagesoidea nigrofasciata, also known as the sulphur walking stick, a majestic and rare phenomenon in this category. (pheromonedesign.com)

Connect with

LADUE NEWS ln LIKE LADUE NEWS.

facebook.com/laduenews

Ladybug is a reproduction of a vintage book title page presented in a gold frame.

It’s available in three sizes ranging from 13 by 17 inches to 23 by 29 inches.

FOLLOW LADUE NEWS.

(antiquecuriosities.com)

twitter.com/laduenews

PIN WITH US.

pinterest.com/laduenews

SHARE WITH US.

@laduenews on Instagram

The Stickley Furniture collector edition desk incorporates a delightful dragonfly motif inlay,

Sign up for our weekly enewsletter for exclusive content and promotions at

LadueNews.com 10

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

made from striated black-andbrown Makassar ebony, natural maple and oak, and mother-ofpearl wings. (daufurniture.com)

MARI de VILLA SENIOR LIVING From our family, to yours, please know that we are always here for your loved ones. We live on site to insure that we are involved in the lives of all of our residents. We would like to impart that in trying times, we connect through caring for one another. Now, more than ever, we are committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of the Mari de Villa family.

Sincerely, Fred and Mary Kay Wiesehan, Joseph Wiesehan and Fritz Wiesehan

Celebrating our 60th anniversary

VISIT MARIDEVILLA.COM OR CALL 636.227.5347 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR SURPRISINGLY

Like us on

AFFORDABLE RATES AND SERVICES.

SENIOR LIVING

1960-2020

ANNIVERSARY SERVING THE FAMILIES OF ST. LOUIS SINCE 1960

1 3 9 0 0 C L AY T O N R O A D , T O W N A N D C O U N T R Y, M O We are pledged to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which APRIL 10, or 2020national 11origin. there are no barriers to housing because of race, color, religion, LadueNews.com sex, handicap,| familial

Design

ELEMENTS

LITTLE BLACK WALL

By Andrea Smith | Photo courtesy of Cassidy Park Smith

A

s a graphic designer, Audra Hubbell knows well how the interaction of shapes, space and color affects perception.

The Washington University in St. Louis senior lecturer, wife and mom of two kids (and two cats) says she doesn’t have formal training in interior design but has leaned on her graphic design background when renovating her own home.

Hubbell and her husband moved into their house in St. Louis’ Benton Park neighborhood about five years ago after living in a similar loft space in Chicago. She says she’s accustomed to tall ceilings and open areas that welcome natural light, and she likes to fill the space with oversized artwork.

The large, white canvas in the dining room provides clean lines to complement her minimalist style and color palette. She created it herself by stretching canvas over a wooden frame and ripping it for a textured look. “I always find myself working with lots of textures, layers and monochromatic palettes, and it gave me a lot of space to play with shape,” Hubbell says.

Much of the house is white and bright, so the black accent wall serves as a modern juxtaposition. “I wanted the black wall because I just needed some drama,” Hubbell says.

The live-edge dining table and asymmetric seating give the space some personality. Hubbell says the one-of-a-kind table came together by choosing the unfinished top and legs separately.

Renovating the home has become a means of selfexpression for Hubbell. She says it’s important for her to find a balance between items with sentimental or creative value and those simply chosen for their look.

ln

12

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

Rug Cleaning Special!

LA

RE

D

AD U E ER N S’ C E W HO S ICE

NN WI

ER

2 for 1 cash & carry

March 1st through April 15th

SIGN UP FOR THE LN SUITE OF NEWSLETTERS TODAY AT LADUENEWS.COM! Go to our home page, enter your email address, then click.

It’s that easy.

marquardscleaners.com COVID-19 -Coronavirus Option for the Elderly

Remote Tele-Care Now Available!

Keep Elderly safe but not completely isolated

It’s now more important than ever to make sure your elderly loved ones are cared for in the safety of their own homes, while still being provided social interaction and stimulating activities using Tele-care.

Dedicated to matching our Virtual Nurses with elderly loved ones, while ensuring professionalism and compassion.

First 25 to rEspoNd wiLL gEt A FrEE, No-obLigAtioN, moNth oF CArE! CALL For dEtAiLs!

From the hottest home trends to the latest styles, from the community news you need to know to the events you need on your calendar …

LN newsletters will keep you informed and entertained at home and on the go.

With five different categories of coverage delivered directly to your inbox five days per week, there’s no better way to stay up-to-date on the people, places and things that matter to you.

Get a FREE Evaluation from our TTeam CALL 636-535-1180 • El e ca ec annel.c /V ualNu e

LAUNCHING THIS MONTH REAL ESTATE • AVIATION • YACHTING A global, luxury brand providing a bespoke experience.

WE ARE ENGEL & VÖLKERS

6 West County Center • Suite 1000 • St. Louis • MO 63131 evusa.com • 314-614-4377 LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

13

g n i y a

P

It Forward

By Brittany Nay | Portrait by Sarah Conroy, submitted photo courtesy of Saint Louis Closet Co.

A NEW CHARITABLE INITIATIVE FROM ONE OF THE AREA’S LONGTIME RESIDENTIAL RETAILERS RAISES FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR LOCAL NONPROFITS.

GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY HAS BEEN A MISSION OF MINE SINCE DAY ONE. – Jennifer Williams

14

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

J

ennifer Williams wants to pay her success forward.

As the founder and president of Saint Louis Closet Co., which designs and installs both residential and commercial customized closets and organizational systems manufactured at its Maplewood factory, Williams has seen her business flourish from more than $230,000 in sales during its first year, when she was just a 25-yearold Saint Louis University graduate, to more than 2,500 percent of that amount for almost three decades.

Now the Kirkwood native and Kirkwood High School graduate, who has always held a special place in her heart for her hometown, is giving back through a new charitable initiative she created: Closets for a Cause. Launched earlier this year, the program selects one local charity to partner with each month, raising funds for the nonprofit while also bringing awareness to its mission. “At the end of each month, a percentage of our custom closet sales will be donated directly to the charity and the program of their choosing,” Williams says.

For almost 30 years, Saint Louis Closet Co. has actively served its local charity scene. “Giving back to our community has been a mission of mine since day one,” Williams notes. “Over time, I have served on boards, volunteered and donated to over 100 charities, but I didn’t feel like this was enough. There was never a focus or longterm impact.”

That’s when Williams decided to start Closets for a Cause. “I was inspired by other local St. Louis businesses to make more of a difference, not just donate an auction item,” she says.

Closets for a Cause dedicated its first charitable month (February) to Stray Rescue of St. Louis. “We donated $3,467 to them, in addition to a towel and blanket drive, where we collected over 100 pounds of towels and blankets to be used for the puppies,” Williams explains. “We marketed Stray Rescue via our social media platforms and our in-house newsletter that reaches over 22,000 St. Louisans.”

The idea to highlight Stray Rescue, which rescues roughly 2,000 dogs and cats from homelessness each year, was inspired by Williams’ daughter, Hallie, a senior at Ladue’s John Burroughs School, and several of her friends, who are dedicated volunteers, pet foster parents and pet adopters for the nonprofit. “When coming up with amazing charities we wanted to kick off our program with, I consulted my daughter and her friends,” Williams recalls. “Stray Rescue of St. Louis was first on everyone’s list!”

In March, the company’s giveback effort was scheduled to focus on Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, which connects families, educators, medical professionals and the community with information, programs and resources for individuals with Down syndrome through every stage of life. For May, the company’s chosen cause is scheduled to center on Habitat for Humanity, the international, nongovernmental, nonprofit housing organization that works to build and improve homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable

place to live. “Our next recipient[s] will certainly be [those] that support the surrounding community in an impactful way,” Williams notes.

Williams hopes the program makes “a significant contribution to each selected charity, while at the same time partnering with them to educate [area residents] on the good they are doing in our community.”

“Not only do we partner with them for a monthlong effort, but we also collaborate on social media and market these charities to a whole new segment of the St. Louis community,” she explains, adding that her company’s doors are open each month to offer the selected nonprofit’s literature in its showroom, as well as provide conference and meeting room space for charity events. “Saint Louis Closet Co. has been in business for 30 years, and we have a long list of loyal and amazing clients who are thrilled to find out more about these charities and find out ways they can help.”

Closets for a Cause makes a perfect way to thank the community for the success of Saint Louis Closet Co., Williams says. “As a locally owned and woman-owned business, I appreciate the business and support I have received along the way from St. Louisans and other small businesses,” she notes. “If I, or any local company, expects their community to support them, I think it’s essential we give back. It has to be a win-win for the community.”

And Williams’ pay-it-forward mentality is already catching on in the metro area, as area residents join in her company’s giveback campaign and other businesses nationwide jump on the charitable bandwagon. “I [recently] got an email from another closet company owner in Pennsylvania who loves our idea so much, he is going to implement it at his company,” Williams says. A win-win, indeed!

Saint Louis Closet Co., 2626 S. Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, 314-781-9000, stlouisclosetco.com

LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020 LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

1515

GROOMING & GLAMOUR

About FACE

By Mary Mack

I

n the Midwest, the change of the seasons always has the potential to wreak havoc on our skin – and that’s in a normal year when we aren’t overly stressed, practicing social distancing, and holed up in our homes.

When facials with our favorite aestheticians aren’t an option because of COVID-19 concerns, we can still take care of ourselves from wherever we’re riding out the coronaviral storm. In fact, this time can even be used to reassess our current regimens and give our skin a little break.

“Right now is a good time to do a reset for your skin because you don’t have to put on makeup every day,” says Lisa Dolan, founder of Webster Groves’ Lark Skin Co. “You can let things breathe and really focus on getting a better routine, using good products, and you may have more downtime, so you can do masks even when you’re working from home.”

Dolan also points out that skin care makes a great way to find a sense of normalcy during stressful situations. Julie Longyear of St. Louis’ Blissoma Botanical Beauty agrees: “Stress has very real effects on our bodies and particularly on skin,” Longyear says. “Some people with chronic skin problems may find their skin acting up right now since stress is a trigger for acne, eczema, psoriasis and other skin issues. Even if most of us are still healthy, we are all feeling the strain of this situation. Having nurturing routines can help us maintain a sense of normalcy in the midst of great change.”

This season, support local small businesses while also taking some time to de-stress and keep your skin’s health under control with these six products: Jojoba + Tumeric Facial Polish – Lark Skin Co., $36. Skin feeling dull? This polish, made of nourishing oils, alpha hydroxy acids and ground walnut shell powder, provides both chemical and physical exfoliation, perfect for resurfacing and rejuvenating.

Rose + Glycolic Brightening Mask – Lark Skin Co., $68. When circumstances preclude an in-person facial, Lark Skin Co.’s Rose + Glycolic Brightening Mask – used in all of Lark’s facial treatments – provides a perfect at-home solution. While most glycolic masks

16

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

tend to overdry skin, this mask’s konjac root powder (the derivative of an Asian root vegetable so absorbent it weighs 300 times its dry weight in water) locks moisture in as you peel and reveal a fresh layer of skin.

Unmask Revitalizer – Hossmas, $40. Only have a few minutes, but need a little exfoliation? Grab Hossmas’ Unmask Revitalizer for a 5-minute break and a great detox option that features a concentrated mixture of earth minerals, antioxidants and revitalizing botanicals.

Lavish – Loving Recovery Beta-glucan Mask – Blissoma Botanical Beauty, $50.

Fighting red or flaky skin? The Lavish – Loving Recovery Mask from Blissoma contains only natural ingredients and soothes irritation by keeping skin hydrated.

Bonus? It also can double as a hand cream – which many of us can probably use right now.

Signature Custom Clay Mask – Lark Skin Co., $42. If you’re looking to address specific issues, Lark’s signature custom clay masks should fill the bill. Online, you can choose from five different clay bases, as well as which add-ins you want to include, ranging from detoxifying charcoal to wrinkle- and fine line-diminishing rose hip and beetroot for brightness.

Honey Sugar Scrub – Bee Naturals, $18.98. Of course, skin care doesn’t involve just your face. This honey scrub from Maplewood’s Bee Naturals contains sugar, honey, glycerin, jojoba oil, sunflower oil, rosemary extract and essential oils, and excels for fullbody exfoliation – without the sting of a salt scrub.

ln

MAKE A STATEMENT

Trailblazing

Trends

By Katie Yeadon

INC.

• • • • • • • •

Weekly Lawn Mowing & Gardening • Spring Cleanup Landscape Lighting • Mulching Certified Irrigation Technician Natural Stone Walls, Walks & Patios Paver Walks, Patios & Driveways Retaining Walls, Accent Boulders Tree Services: Pruning, Removal, Dead Wooding Certified Arborist on staff.

For all your Landscaping & Lawn Care Needs flynnlandscapingstl@gmail.com

314-243-6784

The classic blazer – a closet essential for women and men alike – is enjoying a major moment, but the real trend depends on making a statement with this timeless piece through adding a pattern, a fun color or bold trim.

STRIPED EsQualo, $130,

St Louis’ finest and most trusted private, in-home healthcare company

Exclusive Registered Nurse & Home Care Aide Services

Cha Boutique (shop-cha.com)

PASTEL Alice and Olivia, $440, Neiman Marcus (neimanmarcus.com)

Celebrating 25 years of caring!

PHOTOS BY SARAH CONROY

• • • •

Assisting with essential everyday needs Transport clients to appointments Accessible to clients 24/7 Extensive employee background checks

Dignity

•

Respect

• • • •

Perform light housekeeping Bathing and dressing assistance Give respite care to families And much more

•

Peace of Mind

AccuCare Home Health Care of St. Louis NAUTICAL Drew Clothing, $282, MG Women

Learn more at www.accucare.com

314.692.0020

(misterguywomens.com)

LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

17

ADD TO CART

By Julia Cain

SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS FROM HOME WITH THESE FABULOUS ONLINE LOCAL BOUTIQUE OPTIONS.

The current state of emergency has impacted all area residents’ lives, but for small retail shops dependent on regular foot traffic, the impact could be catastrophic.

Much like area residents have rallied around local bars and restaurants with takeout orders, those who can do so need to continue “shopping small” to keep these community staples afloat.

To help our readers help those retailers, Ladue News has compiled a selection of area shops that have products available online, allowing readers to continue supporting the brands they love from the safety of their own homes.

18 18

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

Arch Apparel: Show support for your

East West: This men’s

favorite city and teams on your next video call with clothing and accessories focused on St. Louis pride. archapparel.com

shop includes more than apparel; shop online for gifts, home décor and toiletries. eastandwest.store

Maven Bath & Candle Co.: Keep your home feeling fresh with candles from Maplewood’s Maven. Other items available online include locally made skin care, hair care and soap. mavenstl.com

Blush Boutique: Start the search for your new favorite spring pieces, including comfy activewear, with womenswear from Blush Boutique. blushboutiquestore.com

Flowers & Weeds: Hoping to spend this time at home gardening? Flowers & Weeds is now offering delivery for its garden shop and nursery items. flowersandweeds.com

May’s Place: With a newly launched website and frequent Instagram story listings, May’s Place remains the place for area residents to find one-of-a-kind vintage statement pieces while also staying home. maysplacestl.com

Laurie’s Shoes: You know Cha Boutique: Shop a variety of popular brands, including Wildfox and Show Me Your Mumu from this local women’s boutique. May we recommend one of its cozy, cute sweatshirts, ideal for working from home? shop-cha.com

this Platinum List mainstay for its retail locations, but Laurie’s also offers an extensive website ready to help you find your next pair of fabulous footwear. lauriesshoes.com

Mod on Trend: Stay on trend with affordable, stylish women’s apparel and accessories. modontrend.com

City Sprouts: You can’t forget the little ones! Order apparel,

The Normal Brand: Stay stylish and comfortable

toys, books and more, perfect for the kiddos in your life, all of which (fingers crossed) will keep them busy and entertained for the duration of the quarantine. citysprouts.com

with menswear basics made to last. Check out the Working From Home Collection for items you’ll love to wear right now. thenormalbrand.com

Paperdolls: Shop online or through

Collections by Joya: Not only can you shop Collections by Joya online, but also the brand launched a local effort (which has since grown to other stores) to support local eateries. Send the shop a new receipt from an area restaurant for a $15 gift certificate. collectionsbyjoya.com

Daily Disco: Brighten your spirits with a cheeky custom design from the embroidery experts at Daily Disco. This three-woman team creates colorful patches, jackets, hats and more. dailydisco.com

Left Bank Books: Has there ever been a better time to catch up on your reading? Find your next favorite book from the Left Bank Books website.

Same-day local delivery is now available. left-bank.com

Leopard: Need to look put together on a video conference call, but want to be comfortable at home? Check out Leopard’s jumpsuits (or its other womenswear) for must-have pieces.

FaceTime styling is also available. leopardboutique.com

a video call. This boutique is now offering FaceTime appointments. paperdollsboutiquestl.com

Splash: Find apparel,

YLANG YLANG: Want out of your PJs and into something … sparklier?

YLANG YLANG has a large selection of fine jewelry available online. ylangylang.com

swimwear, accessories, shoes and more from this Colonial Marketplace pillar. splashtribe.com

Union Studio: Shop artisan goods, including home décor, baby items, bath must-haves and apparel. Each item available is made by local creators. stlunionstudio.com

Dimvaloo: From hardcore pieces made for tough at-home workouts to comfortable items to support your new athleisure look, Ladue’s Dimvaloo has you covered with free shipping. dimvaloo.com

Lusso: At home feeling a bit blah? Order an item (or five) to freshen it up from Lusso’s home selection. The store also carries clothing and jewelry. shoplusso.com

LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

19

HEALTHY APPETITE

Mushroom Reuben

T

Story and recipe by Amanda Elliott

he Reuben ranks as my go-to diner sandwich. To me, the flawless flavor profile of even the worst one makes it delicious, and for some time, I’ve obsessed over giving the classic sandwich a vegetarian twist.

Now, after eating many different versions, I’ve decided that – dare I say it? – a vegetarian Reuben can beat the traditional corned beef sandwich. To elevate your Reuben, use fresh-baked rye bread, opt for a cheese more interesting than the regular Swiss (Gruyère, say) and pile on a well-made sauerkraut. These elements combine to create the same warm, comforting and familiar sandwich – with a little portobello pizazz.

ln

MUSHROOM REUBEN Serves | 2 |

Russian Dressing (Yields 1¼ cups)    

1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt ¼ cup ketchup 2 tsp grated horseradish 1 clove garlic, minced

 1 tsp hot sauce  ¼ cup minced bread-and-butter pickles  salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Mushrooms    

4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 2 large portobellos 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp garlic powder

 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard  1 tsp ground coriander  salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Mushroom Reuben  2 Tbsp butter  4 slices rye bread  4 slices (4 oz) Gruyère

 4 Tbsp Russian dressing (see ingredients/recipe)  1 cup sauerkraut, drained  mushrooms (see ingredients/recipe)

| Preparation – Russian Dressing | In a bowl, combine all ingredients, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. | Preparation – Mushrooms | Reserve 2 tablespoons of olive oil for cooking. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, and add reserved olive oil; add mushrooms, then cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping every couple of minutes. Once mushrooms are cooked through and tender, remove from pan, and set aside. Carefully wipe pan clean. | Preparation – Mushroom Reuben | In the same sauté pan over medium heat, add butter. Once butter has melted, add bread. Immediately place one slice of cheese on top of each slice of bread, cover and leave to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese begins to melt and bread begins to brown. Remove from heat and transfer bread to a clean work surface.

On top of two slices of bread, evenly distribute Russian dressing. On top of remaining two slices, evenly distribute sauerkraut and then mushrooms; top with Russian dressingslathered slices. Cut each sandwich in half, and serve immediately.

Amanda Elliott is the chef at Peachtree Catering (peachtreebanquet.com) in Columbia and authors the website Rustic Supper (rusticsupper.com), where she shares recipes centering on the idea of the communal table and embracing the heritage of food through travel. She also hosts a series of pop-up dinners in Columbia called Sunday Suppers.

20

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

ACROSS

79. Conclusive evidence: 2 wds. 37. Jitneys 81. Feel blindly 38. Cousin to a judge 1. Omnia vincit — 82. Bruckner the composer 39. Discoveries 5. Rocker Clapton 84. Prepares apples 41. Blows hard 9. “Morte d’Arthur” author 85. Decorated by hand 42. Lagomorphs 15. English composer 86. Sail type 44. Moms Demand Action 19. Sweetheart 88. Central issue: 2 wds.

20. Beyond: Prefix 89. Consequently 45. Museo’s contents 21. Orbital point 90. “Divine Comedy” poet 46. Watch face 22. Object 91. Ill-fated 48. Substantial 23. Garage tool: 2 wds.

95. Busybodies 52. Disney character 25. Succeed wildly: 3 wds.

99. Subject to pressure: 3 wds. 53. Range 27. Landing place 101. Upholstery machine: 54. Nipa and sago 28. Like raw cotton 2 wds.

55. — Stanley Gardner 29. Hippodrome 102. Maple genus 57. Carson City neighbor 30. Hangs 103. “Seinfeld” role 58. Of a Greek poet 31. Dir. letters 104. O.T. book 59. Tycoon 32. Mendel’s field 105. Ottava — 61. Jeter of baseball 34. Renounce 106. Decreasingly 62. Ascended 37. Water filter brand 107. Actor — Power 63. Labels 39. Discharged 108. Toe the line 64. River in Ireland 40. Blab 109. Error 65. Lawbreaker 41. Hit man: 3 wds.

66. Nisi — 43. Mild oath 67. Grayish color 47. Silvery fabric 1. Pond plant 68. Kind of trap 48. Untidy 2. Memento — 70. Six times a year 49. Gangs 3. Finished 71. Pushed 50. Illusionist — Geller 4. Put at ease 74. Bone: Prefix 51. Second sight: Abbr.

5. Become manifest 75. Language family including 52. Assail 6. Talk show celeb Hungarian 53. Encircles 7. Whoop — — 76.

Policemen 54. Number prefix 8. Drunk tank 78. Rags 56. Sanctuaries 9. Car engine part 80. Candidate 58. “Everybody — Chris” 10. Footless 81. Russian writer 59. Proust or Marceau 11. Stuporous 83. — -do-well 60. Qualifying races 12. Fairy tale heavy 85. Stanley Cup, e.g.

61. Cupolas 13. Bobolinks 86. Spear 62. Viking ruler 14. Certain vote 63. Wee 15. Build up with sediment 87. Aconcagua’s range 89. Maternal 65. Skeletal part 16. Normandy capital 90. Twofold 66. Burnt umber and red ocher 17. She-goat 69. Cant 18. Designer — Schiaparelli 92. Stand on hind legs 93. Exchange fee 70. Cap 24. Flinch 94. Old TV sleuth Peter — 71. Genus of brown bears 26. London gallery 95. Remnant 72. Strike 28. Commix 73. Wildebeest 31. Co-founder of Dadaism 96. Old Norse hero 97. Sufi mystic 74. Cargo vessel 33. Mine’s yield 98. Break 75. An archangel 34. More fit 100. Vietnam’s New Year 35. World-weary 76. Test question answer 36. Start prematurely: 3 wds. 101. B’way sign of yore 77. Directed

CALL TO ARMS

DOWN

W

Check the Ladue News classifieds for the solution

WELCOME TO CEDARHURST OF DES PERES

Rest assured, we’re here to help.

At Cedarhurst our first priority continues to be protecting the health and wellbeing of our residents, families and employees.

On-site Testing Kits for Our Community To stay ahead of the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we have secured on-site testing kits through our partnership with two private labs. In addition to symptom screening residents twice a day and our employees when they arrive for work, we can now administer testing to residents or employees that show symptoms. And results are known within 24-48 hours.

Other Steps to Protect and Support our Residents:

• • • •

Ongoing Preventive Measures: We are closely monitoring and implementing CDC and federal, state and local Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines for health and safety.

Connective Technology: Our partnership with Caremerge assures families and residents stay digitally connected and informed about their loved ones’ ongoing care and wellness.

EmpowerMe Wellness Therapy Continues: Important physical, occupational and speech therapy services have been adjusted using in-room therapy and social distancing practices.

Caring, Supportive Staff: We are fortunate to have ample resources and dedicated employees. Our Cedarhurst Response Team vigilantly monitors the safety of our community around the clock.

If you have questions, we’re always here to help. Just call for more information.

Cedarhurst of Des Peres • 12826 Daylight Circle • Des Peres, MO 63131 • 314-648-2466 • CedarhurstDesPeres.com LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

21

GOLF GRAPEVINE

Tom O’Toole Jr., MAGA president Stan Grossman and MAGA executive director Curt Rohe pose for a photo with Bob Shogren and his wife Susan.

Notable HONORS

By Warren Mayes | Photos by McKnight Place and Westrich Photography

L

ocal golf official Bob Shogren recently received the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association’s highest honor – the Meritorious Service Award.

Shogren enjoyed a successful career with Maritz, spent time on the board of directors of MAGA and served as a committed rules official at MAGA championships and USGA qualifying rounds. In retirement, he’s spent time in Florida and was invited to assist with the PGA of America in its PGA Winter Series, where he became a fixture at south Florida events. Shogren also became heavily involved with the Gateway PGA Section, officiating its Monday events and championships. Along the way, he assisted and mentored many officials with MAGA, PGA and the St. Louis District Golf Association.

Created in 1995 shortly after MAGA’s inception, the Meritorious Service Award ranks as its highest honor. It’s not given annually; rather, as the association sees fit, the award goes to individuals who widely demonstrate their impact on and contribution to golf in the metro area and beyond.

As the award’s most recent recipient, Shogren joins an illustrious group, among them Jayne Watson, Stan Grossman and Denny Walters.

BRADY ENTERS HALL OF FAME Catherine Dolan Brady was recently inducted into the 2020 Missouri State University Athletics Hall of Fame class. She played golf for the collegiate Springfield team from 2008 to 2012.

Brady, of Ballwin, numbers among just 11 golfers in Missouri Valley Conference history to earn all-conference honors four times. A Parkway West

22

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

Crimson Callahan, MAGA 2019 Men’s Player of the Year Award

Ellen Port, MAGA 2019 Women’s Player of the Year Award

graduate, she concluded her collegiate career with 15 top-10 finishes and tied for third in 18-hole scoring (69) and fifth in 54-hole scoring (218). A three-time MVC player of the week, Brady also finished fourth in career scoring average (76.7479) and fifth in season scoring average (75.97).

Named the MVC Newcomer of the Year in 2009, she otherwise won the championship of the 2011 Rio Verde Invitational.

tournament here.

The Ascension Charity Classic is planned to debut Sept. 28 and run through Oct. 4 at Norwood Hills Country Club in Jennings. This marks the first time the PGA TOUR has hosted an annual event in the metro area since 2001, and the first major sporting event in recent times to be hosted in North County.

The 54-hole stroke play golf tournament will feature World Golf Hall of Fame members, and many of the top PGA TOUR Champions professionals will compete in this inaugural championship. The classic ranks as the latest addition to the PGA TOUR Champions schedule, which includes 27 tournaments in four countries and 19 states.

PRO GOLF RETURNS TO ST. LOUIS Professional golf is scheduled to return to the metro area this fall, to continue for the next four years.

The PGA TOUR Champions and Ascension have a four-year partnership to host a new professional golf

ln

THANK YOU to our heroes on the front lines, providing care and hope to our communities

No matter what anxiety or uncertainty we have felt facing the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are two things we are certain of: FIRST, we know that we will make it through this difficult time, together.

SECOND, our BJC, Mercy, SSM Health and St. Luke’s patient care teams are truly inspiring.

THANK YOU, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

WHAT WE ALL MUST DO

To say that our team members have risen to the occasion in extraordinary fashion would be an understatement. Our patient care teams are on the front lines of the outbreak, providing exceptional care and hope to our patients and our communities.

The best way to increase everyone’s chances of staying healthy while showing our gratitude to the St. Louis region’s health care professionals is simple — just stay home.

These teams include a range of individuals, from doctors and nurses to techs, therapists and other clinical professionals to patient transporters, housekeepers, dietary and other support staff who are steadfast in the face of adversity and dedicated to giving their best to our patients.

For all the hours they work, for their expertise, compassion and resolve in an ever-changing environment and for their patience and understanding as situations change daily, both on the job and in our world — we say: Thank you. We are inspired by your demonstration of your calling. You are our heroes and we are extremely proud of you.

COVID-19 is spread from person to person, so limiting the people you physically interact with lowers your risk of contracting the virus.

Actively taking steps to stay healthy shows your appreciation for those who put themselves at risk by taking care of those who have the virus.

Here are some stay-at-home guidelines: • Stay 6 feet away from people. This helps you avoid the respiratory droplets spread by sneezing or coughing that spread the virus.

• Wash your hands frequently.

• Disinfect the surfaces you touch frequently, like kitchen counters, doorknobs and toilet handles.

• Avoid touching your face, nose and eyes.

• If you can work from home, do so.

KEEPING TEAM MEMBERS HEALTHY Our top priority at all times is the health and safety of our patients and our staff. The COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted the importance of our efforts, with even more specific focus on protecting the wellbeing of those who care for our patients.

Here are some of the things we’re doing to enhance safety: • Screening employees at hospital entrances for symptoms before they start their shift • Restricting visitors as much as possible and screening the visitors who are allowed under special circumstances • Working relentlessly and creatively each and every day to secure the ever-growing volume of supplies and equipment our caregivers will need through the weeks ahead • Complying with shelter-in-place ordinances for our employees who are able to work from home

• Avoid social gatherings of 10 or more people.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COVID-19 AND RELATED ISSUES, CALL OR VISIT: Missouri Department of Health 877-435-8411 Illinois Department of Health dph.illinois.gov/covid19 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 bjc.org/coronavirus mercy.net/covid19 ssmhealth.com stlukes-stl.com

REMEMBER, OUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS GO TO WORK FOR YOU.

PLEASE STAY AT HOME FOR THEM. LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

23

To the

By Andrea Smith

24

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

The Saint Louis Science Center recently upgraded its OMNIMAX tech to improve moviegoing for people with hearing loss.

F

or St. Louisan Jennifer Stanfield, seeing movies in a cinema usually requires more effort than is enjoyable.

She relies on cochlear implants to make up for hearing loss and therefore must take into consideration whether a cinema provides on-screen captions or other accommodations. Without captions, she struggles to keep up with what’s being said.

Even with captions, the sound quality isn’t optimal.

“I fell asleep during Star Wars years and years ago when there was no closed captioning involved,” Stanfield recalls. “I fell asleep, and it doesn’t get much more actionpacked than Star Wars.”

But in January of this year, Stanfield decided to see the newest film of the franchise, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, at the Saint Louis Science Center’s OMNIMAX Theater. She says she experienced the movie in a totally different way, thanks to the cinema’s unique technology.

The Saint Louis Science Center recently wrapped up its first major OMNIMAX renovation since 1991. The upgrade, valued Photo courtesy of the Saint Louis Science Center at approximately $3.5 million, included coordinated efforts to improve the moviegoing experience for everyone.

“Since we’re a community organization, we wanted to have the most up-to-date systems possible,” says Dave Gioia, Saint Louis Science Center’s theater manager and chief projectionist. “We wanted everybody to have the same experience as much as possible – no matter their situation.”

LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

25

“

Nobody has to go to any extra steps as far as finding us or getting a device from us or worrying about how the device works. They can use it wherever they want in the theater, and it’s just on all the time.”

Dave Gioia, Saint Louis Science Center’s theater manager and chief projectionist

The center installed a new NanoSeam screen and implemented laser projection technology, making it one of four IMAX domes with laser projection worldwide. More wheelchair seating is available – up five spots from three, as well as larger and equipped with companion seating.

For those who prefer to watch with captions, they can use one of 15 Dolby CaptiView devices that display captions on a personal screen smaller than a typical smartphone. These devices settle into a cup holder and have an adjustable arm that users can move according to eye-line and preference. OMNIMAX also obtained 24 Dolby Fidelio devices with descriptive video service, which can amplify a film’s sound, as well as provide narration in a seamless fashion.

Perhaps the most significant or advanced change is the cinema’s hearing loop system, which anyone with a telecoil in his or her hearing aid or cochlear implant can tap into. According to Bethesda, Maryland’s Hearing Loss Association of America, a telecoil is a small copper wire inside most hearing aids and all cochlear implant processors that, when used with an assistive listening system like this one, allows sound to go directly from the source into the hearing device.

“Nobody has to go to any extra steps as far as finding us or getting a device from us or worrying about how the device works,” Gioia says. “They can use it wherever they want in the theater, and it’s just on all the time.”

The loop system consists of copper wire placed around the cinema and connected to the central sound system. An electromagnetic field allows connection to the telecoil in cochlear implants and hearing aids. This direct sound transmission eliminates much of the background noise and creates a clearer, crisper sound.

“I don’t have to listen to people chewing on their popcorn,” Stanfield says. “I don’t have to listen to them talking to each other. I can just focus on the movie. Normally when you go to a movie, you still have to deal with whatever sounds are around you. But when you have looping, that’s not happening, so the focus is better, and the sound is amazing.”

The OMNIMAX looping system wasn’t this amazing from the get-go, she adds. Stanfield first visited the renovated cinema just after construction wrapped up in November, and she says she left disappointed.

Stanfield met Gioia shortly thereafter, and the two discussed improvements. Adjustments were made to the system, and Stanfield says the experience tremendously improved. In January, she coordinated a group viewing of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and shared that experience with about 40 other people who use hearing devices.

“I’m just trying to spread the news to people in St. Louis and surrounding St. Louis that looping is available at the OMNIMAX,” Stanfield says. “I’ve had people come up to me that had not gone to the movies for 20-plus years, and they were just ecstatic at the experience that they were able to have.”

Stanfield and Gioia both say they are not aware of any other cinemas in the metro area using loop technology, but they hope that will change in the near future.

Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, 314-289-4400, slsc.org Editor’s Note: Because of COVID-19 closures, please consult slsc.org before planning activities at the Saint Louis Science Center.

26

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

The Daily

A SPECIAL

PROMOTION

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GATESWORTH

RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE

LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

27

RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE: Feature Story

e m o H

THE GATESWORTH G

Image Cutline

THE GATESWORTH IS A WARM AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS WHO WANT TO REMAIN ACTIVE, EAT WELL, PURSUE PASSIONS AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS – ALL IN THE COMFORT OF A SAFE AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT. – Carrie Montrey

2828

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com | A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION

Never Looked So Good

By Amanda Dahl | Photos courtesy of The Gatesworth

M

any count down the years, months and days until they can retire. At The Gatesworth, a premier St. Louis senior living community, retirement has never looked better. Even amidst the global health crisis, this top-rated community offers security and unparalleled amenities to keep residents both safe and content.

Following the local and federal government guidelines to protect its residents, The Gatesworth continues to deliver comfort at a time when socialization has been stalled.

“The health and wellness of our residents, employees and family members remain our top priority,” executive director Carrie Montrey says. “Currently, we are not allowing visitors. All of The Gatesworth staff completes a health screening questionnaire and have their temperature taken before every shift. The staff also receives ongoing education and training about social distancing to provide as safe of an environment as possible.”

Residents can take additional comfort from the community’s lush grounds, which create an oasis amid the Clayton cityscape.

Curated outdoor spaces include a reflection pond, where ducks often congregate, a putting green, two dining areas and a pavilion.

The Gatesworth’s success is owed to its core value of choice and opportunity – a concept that has inspired industry people worldwide. “The Gatesworth is designed for exceptional living,” Montrey describes. “We want our community to inspire a vibrant, active lifestyle. Instead of worrying about maintaining a home, residents are taking art classes, gardening, improving their golf game or discovering a new passion. They are living their best lives.”

The staff cater to each resident at every level of the community, from the kitchen, where Chef Brian Hardy responds to requests and even adopts residents’ family recipes, to customized living spaces that reflect what feels most familiar to each occupant.

“People ask all the time, ‘how do you train the employees to always look you in the eye, smile and say hi as they pass you in the hallway?’” Montrey says. “You can’t train someone to do that. We hire people who naturally have that [trait] in their personality. We are a team and we strive for the best.”

The Gatesworth, at its best, features world-class facilities, which include a state-of-the-art fitness center that comes fully equipped, with a heated indoor saltwater pool and certified trainers available on-site, and a full-service spa, Spa|One, that serves with a beauty salon, a barbershop, wood-paneled locker rooms, a cosmetics counter and massage rooms.

“Residents have many complimentary amenities [made] available to them, including in-house postal services, weekly computer tutors, online shopping assistance, daily deliveries from Walgreens, a fashion boutique and room service,” Montrey details.

This level of service is evident from the moment a future resident plans their move to the retirement community. Moving coordinator Heather Cox visits their home to help determine what and how to pack, ensuring the transition is smooth and stress-free.

She manages that by producing a floorplan for each new resident that is to scale and takes into consideration where each piece of furniture will fit.

“Residents can choose to combine two apartments or completely gut and redo their apartment before they move in,” Montrey says. “So, it’s specifically customized to their personal needs and taste.”

A diverse roster of activities encourages residents to thrive, from discussion groups and lectures to movie nights and art classes, making it easy to stay engaged. “The Gatesworth is a warm and welcoming community for seniors who want to remain active, eat well, pursue passions and make new friends – all in the comfort of a safe and engaging environment,” Montrey adds.

With approximately 240 staff members prepared to fulfill the needs and desires of its residents, The Gatesworth, it seems, really does make “home” feel like the best place to be. Take your virtual tour online today at thegatesworth.com.

The Gatesworth, One McKnight Place, St. Louis, 314-993-0111, thegatesworth.com LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

29

Ready Readers

D

inosaurs? Almost universally fascinating. They entrance many children at a very early age.

So to satisfy budding paleontologists areawide, Ready Readers this month recommends a duo of fictional tales featuring different dino species. (Parents, visit your favorite online book retailer now to order one or the other of these books – or both!)

Our first recommendation, I’m a Dirty Dinosaur by writer Janeen Brian and illustrator Ann James, features deliberately simplistic concepts that should engage children from the start. The story begins simply enough.

A clean dino with a muddy smudge on its smiling face proclaims across a two-page spread, “I’m a dirty dinosaur with a dirty snout. I never wipe it clean I just sniff and snuff about.” The otherwise pristinely clean character walks a muddy path past a mud-drawn tree.

A turn of the page greets readers with Brian’s brightly colored onomatopoetic rhyming text celebrating the dino’s love of dirt: “Sniff, sniff, snuff, snuff, Sniff and snuff about!” As each part of the jubilant beast’s body becomes newly dirty, young readers are treated to a

By Sheila Oliveri

“happy dance” of sorts, encouraging them to join their mucky friend in moving and shaking with delight.

A great choice for slightly older children to read to younger siblings, I’m a Dirty Dinosaur, coincidentally, also can be enjoyed as the perfect before-bath read-aloud.

Ready Readers’ second recommendation this month, What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Very Messy Adventure, tells a tale of magic and mischief by the Kansas City husband-and-wife team of Refe and Susan Tuma. As parents of four children, the Tumas creatively turned plastic dinosaurs into the protagonists of modern adventures by photographing the toys amid perfectly staged household pandemonium.

Their story follows the chaos of dinos invading a kitchen, licking lunchmeat, gobbling cheese puffs and slobbering in salsa. The dinos then trash a toy room by unstuffing a sock monkey, toppling block towers and conquering a dollhouse. After that, they muck up a

bathroom, wreak havoc on parental possessions and rejoice in a bubble bath in a laundry room before expressing their artistic whims by spray-painting cataclysmic scenes throughout the invaded house.

The narration offers helpful hints to keep disaster to a minimum, while encouraging readers not to judge the creatures too harshly. This delightful tale should transport even the oldest reader back to childhood, when many of us just knew our toys lived lives of their own while we slumbered.

ln

Join Ready Readers in sharing the magic of books with our community’s most vulnerable preschoolers. Visit our website, readyreaders.org, to learn how you, too, can get involved.

Kids Who Read Succeed!

products & services FOR SENIORS ACCUCARE HOME HEALTH CARE OF ST. LOUIS 10131 Old Olive Street Road, 314-692-0020, accucare.com

CEDARHURST OF DES PERES

12826 Daylight Circle, 314-648-2466, cedarhurstliving.com

By Amanda Dahl

THE GATESWORTH

MARI DE VILLA

A move to the senior living community

Celebrating 60 years, Mari de Villa

One McKnight Place, 314-993-0111, thegatesworth.com

13900 Clayton Road, 636-227-5347, maridevilla.com

Offering free in-home safety

Discover person-directed care at

at The Gatesworth proves rewarding.

opened in 1960 with 26 rooms. Today,

assessments, AccuCare Home Health

Cedarhurst of Des Peres, where the

Residents are provided with the peace

the senior living community boasts

Care of St. Louis provides ongoing

team take its time to know and work

of having their own space and a diverse

22 acres, complete with 54 independent

registered nurse oversight throughout

with each resident as an individual.

roster of activities to keep them sharp

living, condominium-style units that

the duration of your service.

Whether in Assisted Living or Memory

and active, from book club to a current

range from 1,000 to 3,300 square feet.

Experienced, dependable caregivers can

Care, the compassionate staff, first-rate

events weekly discussion group to a

Fred and Mary Kay Wiesehan lead with

assist you in your home, on your terms,

amenities and welcoming, supportive

putting green and more.

love, providing outstanding nursing

whether care is needed at home, in the

atmosphere make Cedarhurst a secure

hospital or in the nursing home.

and enriching place to live.

30

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com | A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION

care and guest-driven activities.

THE GATESWORTH PHOTO BY GREGG GOLDMAN

Dino-Mite Stories

AN OLD O MAN’ N’S

AN AREA SCULPTURAL ARTIST OF BREATHTAKING TALENT AND INTELLECT DISCUSSES HIS LATEST WORK.

By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos supplied

The point of making art is to challenge yourself, to learn something each time. – FRANK SCHWAIGER

32

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

W

ith four other exhibitions and an installation in its Window on Forsyth space, local sculptor Frank Schwaiger’s “SYZYGY-when heavenly bodies align” has occupied Clayton’s Bruno David Gallery since Feb. 29, with a planned run until April 18.

For art devotees intrigued by his work, Schwaiger’s return to David’s gallery – the sculptor’s fourth appearance there, according to a press release on “SYZYGY” – was news to be celebrated.

However, much like most other springtime schedules this year, due to COVID-19, plans had to change. At press time, a note on the gallery’s website reveals it as “currently closed to the public in following the recommendations of the [federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] and local officials.”

Still, life absolutely, positively, categorically will continue, and not only do online options exist for viewing Schwaiger’s work and that of his fellow artists now in David’s gallery – Richard Hull, James Austin Murray, Patricia Olynyk, Tom Reed and Christina Shmigel (the installation) – but also, the sculptor, properly socially distanced, happily discusses his work.

First, he responds to an inquiry into what specifically inspired the current exhibition.

“The making of art with your hands is an ever-changing mixture of unknowns,” Schwaiger says. “These include discovering the possibilities offered by the materials, the limitations of your tools and work ethic, the accidents that always occur – discoveries – your shifting goals, the intuition of your hands and the keenness of your learned vision.

“If and when these occur in some orderly fashion, this miracle is like the unlikely alignment of the planets. And syzygy is the last ‘S’ [entry] in most dictionaries.”

Schwaiger also gamely assesses what aesthetic commonalities – whether “macro” or “micro” – unite the works in the new exhibition. “An artist strives for a consistency of purpose – each form must be true to itself,” he says. “Everything else is a distraction from the purity of the idea.

“While this makes each piece unique – you don’t want to make anything that has been made before, even by yourself – your intuition ensures some kind of commonality.”

Next, just as gamely, Schwaiger mulls how the works now occupying the gallery relate to those previously on display in Bruno David Projects. “The point of making art is to challenge yourself, to learn something each time,” he says. “Over the years, this erratic path of learning hopefully leads you to new places in your pursuit of clarity of expression.

That’s the relationship. If it’s recognizable, I’m not the person to say, but I know I did them.”

Amusingly, almost as an afterthought, the sculptor adds: “This answer is a little wonky, as the question involves the evaluation of ‘relationships,’ a very complicated terrain.”

Schwaiger’s exhibition at David’s gallery comprises eight works: the polished bronzes Blades, the impishly titled P, Pistoletta, Snail and Star; the solid polished bronzes Man and Meteor; and the imposing, marmoreal Crux I. All date from 2019 except the last, a 2020 (final) creation.

“All the pieces were cut from stone originally,” he relates of the works’ creation.

“Like people, every stone is different and needs to be understood. This is a long and unpredictable process and can take years. Blades took 10 years to envision and execute.

I just couldn’t ‘see’ it until I did.

“Others took years also because of the difficulty in working the granite and perfectly executing the moves I feel required to complete the true form inside. Finding an idea and bringing it forth is really an old man’s art. You cannot be in a hurry.”

Bruno David Gallery, 7513 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314-696-2377, brunodavidgallery.com Editor’s Note: Works from Schwaiger’s exhibition and the other exhibitions now at Bruno David Gallery appear on Artsy, the online platform for discovering, buying and selling fine art, according to the gallery’s website, which also cites the availability there of additional resources. Also, the gallery promises to publish a catalog of Schwaiger’s current works with an exhibition history and bibliography.

THE MENTOR Local sculptor Frank Schwaiger reflects on his time “back in the day” at Southern Illinois University Carbondale with the late, great R. Buckminster Fuller.

To anyone with a scientific background, Fuller’s moniker should instantly ring a bell as the polymath who popularized the geodesic dome – a modern thinker of such towering significance that an entire family of carbon molecules now bears his name.

“Bucky was the last great intellect of our time,” Schwaiger says. “He sucked everyone into his world and changed you forever. The two years I spent at SIU working for him – one never worked with Bucky – was like living with Leonardo da Vinci.

“Bucky did everything, all at the same time, and I don’t think he ever slept – but could nap standing up. The first day of ‘class,’ we – there were two of us then – were put to work on Bucky’s latest project: to inventory the world’s resources so that necessary trade of everything could be freely exchanged, the usual utopian idea.”

At this point, collegians everywhere may well be muttering, “Yeah, just another first day.”

Schwaiger continues: “We did this and spent our days in his domes, eating with his family and being a part of the constantly revolving scene of international visitors, all involved in Bucky’s emotional sphere.

“What was it like? Ultimately, one had to escape the mesmerizing atmosphere or be consumed by it. Two years and a master’s degree was enough, but the experience was wonderful.”

In accordance with the federal Fair Housing Act, we do not accept for publication any real estate listing that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, family status, or national origin. If you believe a published listing states such a preference, limitation, or discrimination, please notify this publication at fairhousing@lee.net.

Automotive

Gutters Roofing

Gutters Roofing

Home Improvement

Lawn and Garden

Berkel Sheet Metal

THE GUTTER GUY

Plaster Patching & Repair

Affordable Yard Cleanup Mowing Too. Shrub/Tree Trimming, Mulch, Weeding, etc, by experienced U.S. Army Veteran. Call Charlie @ Retroscape 314 448-1051

Custom Fabrication & Installation. Gutters • Downspouts • Fascia Counter Flashing Copper Roofs Free Est. Licensed and Insured. BBB A+ Accredited Bussiness.

314-781-2702

New Installation, Cleaning & Repair, Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation.

Professional, Reliable, Insured.

No Mess Left Behind.

Free Estimates.

Call Tony, 314-413-2888 thegutterguy-stlhotmail.com

Healthcare Services

314-220-3638

TROSSIE CARES

PRECISION REMODELING

berkelsheetmetalyahoo.com

Private Home Health

Wheelchair Accessible 2016 Dodge Caravan All Electric/Power ONLY 18,500 Miles BEST DEAL $33,500!

Call 314-363-7626

Cleaning Services

Call 314-620-3550 or trossieharrisgmail.com.

Gutter & Home Exteriors.

Cleaning & Gutter Repair.

VISITING ANGELS Copper & Aluminum 24-7 Companion Care Guttering, Soffit & Fascia for Seniors. Personal Care, Covering. Insured.

Meal Prep, Light Small Jobs OK. Housekeeping, Paul 314-971-2074

and Peace of Mind.

314-569-9890

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

24hr Affordable Home Health Service. References Available.

CLAYTON HEIGHT'S

Electrical

Licensed Bonded Insured

Fielder

Electrical Services, Inc.

Specializing in Installation, Sanding, and Refinishing of Hardwood Floors.

Call for FREE Estimate

Dave 314-267-1348

Commercial Residential Industrial

Polo's Lawn & Landscape Inc

Yard Care and Cleanup, Leafs, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios, Backyard Cleanup, Trees & Sod. Staining Decks by brush.

Free Estimates.

314-280-2779

Room Additions - Decks Bathrooms - Kitchens & so much more. Interior - Exterior.

Free Estimates/ Fully Insured

Call Bob (314)799-4633 or Jim (314)799-4630 REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing.

Power Washing. Insured.

Free Estimates. 40yrs Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511 REPAIR IT BEFORE YOU REPLACE IT Carpet Repaired, Restretched, Installed, New Carpet Sales, Large Selection in 2 Showrooms. Over 30yrs exp.

Call Nick 314-845-8049

Weekly Mowing & Gardening Mike 314-243-6784 Painting ASTON-PARKER PAINTING

Interior - Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal. Insured.

35yrs Exp. Free Est. A+BBB

Call 314-766-2952 or 314-766-2962

alstonparkerhotmail.com

Lawn and Garden

314-773-4955 or 314-966-3388 • www.fielderelectricalservices.com

Residential

Fielder is highly skilled in knob & tube wiring and aluminum wiring upgrades. We are specialists in older and existing structures.

Flooring and Tile

HARDWOODZ

Interior & Exterior Walls, ceilings & crown molding. (DRYVIT, EIFS SYSTEM repairs & new application) Also drywall, taping & repairs.

220th Engineer's, LLC

CONTACT US TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT If it can be wired, Commercial Tenant finishes, we can wire it. churches, sporting

complexes,restaurants, senior care facility, and parking lot lighting, etc.

Need An Electrician? $20.00

off

Industrial

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

Any electrical job of $75.00 or more

WE WORK HARD SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO Landscape Design & Planting; Spring Clean Up,Weeding, Mulch,Tree/Shrub Trimming & Removal; Stone Walls & Walkways, Patios, Borders; Drainage Solutions; Lawn Mowing,Aeration, Overseeding, Fertilization; Gutter Cleaning For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at

hwyardwork@aol.com Since 2001

LadueNews.com | APRIL 10, 2020

35

Painting

Trees

INTERIOR PAINTING & REMODELING

Tuckpointing

Wanted

MIRELLI

SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN

TUCKPOINTING

Finish carpentry, drywall, tile and floor work. 25yrs exp.

Call Kent for free estimates;

LLC

Family Owned and Operated In Service Since 1991

314-398-2898

kenthallowell@yahoo.com

Complete houses, spotpointing with color match, chimney repair/rebuilds, brick/stone repair, foundation repair.

JC PAINTS

BBB TORCH AWARD RECIPIENT. SUPER SERVICE AWARD '05-'17.

Interior/Exterior Painting, Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured.

Call John for a Free Estimate! 314-703-2794 jcpaintssbcglobal.net

Pet Services

Yucko's

Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates

Tuckpointing, Chimney and Brick Repair, Caulking, Chimney Sweeping and Flue Re-lining.

BBB A+ and 2013 Torch Award

CONCRETE WORK

masseytpmgmail.com for bid

Any Type, Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates, Over 40yrs Experience.

Call 314-225-6940 or 314-688-9792

McGreevy Piano Tuning

Bill McGreevy Piano Technician & Guild Associate Member

314-335-9177

wrmcgreevygmail.com

US Army Engineers Take on Any Roof!

Slate, Clay Tile & Shingles.

Also Soffit, Fascia, Gutter Repairs and Gutter Cleaning.

Over 30yrs Experience. Fully Insured. No house too tall and No job too small

Tuckpointing Ladue News Classified... your trusted local source for merchandise, services and real estate for

more than 35 years.

To place an ad, call: 314-269-8810 email: classified@laduenews.com

LADUE NEWS CLASSIFIEDS

MASSEY TUCKPOINTING

BRIAN'S HAULING U Name It & We Haul It! 7 Days - Same Day. Brush, Appliances, Clean Outs, Demo, Bsmts & Garage, Etc. Call Brian 314-740-1659

Wanted

$50 off $500+ Call 314-200-9488 or

Trees Trees Trimmed & Removed

GILLS

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

(636) 274-1378 GillsTrees.com

Arrowheads & Indian Artifacts!

Clayton executive loves the hobby! Buying collections, answering questions, & looking for properties to buy/lease to look on within 45min of Clayton that have a good concentration of arrowheads 314-608-2692

220th Engineer's, LLC

314-220-3638

laduenews.com/ realestate

Painting

More of what’s in print…

28+ YEARS EXP

A+ RATED

online.

Search area homes.

Find more Distinctive Properties.

Answer the question...

“What did it sell for?”

Power Washing•Painting•Staining INTERIORS • EXTERIORS • CONCRETE CEDAR HOMES • DECKS & FENCES

Tim Trog 636.394.0013 www.countyhousewashing.com

36

APRIL 10, 2020 | LadueNews.com

Call 314-249-5369

MIRELLITUCKPOINTING.COM

Tuckpointing

Services

Swords, Daggers, Metals, Badges, Hats, Helmets, Flags & Guns.

FREE ESTIMATES 314-645-1387

Tree Service Professionals. Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service, Insured.

Call Michael Baumann 636-375-2812 for a free estimate and property inspection. You'll be glad you called!

No Contracts 314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com

Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's

See what’s new on the market.

E L A S Y A D 30 doors o i t a p & s window

Now more than ever, our homes feel like our safe havens. We want to help you make your home more comfortable, and this discount and special financing should help do just that.

And for the first time, we’re now offering virtual appointments.

If you have a computer or tablet, you can make your home safer and stronger from the comfort of your own home.

SAVE $375

SAVE $875

on every window1

ZERO Money Down

and

Less than a mo nth l eft!

on every patio door1

ZERO for 3 years!

1

Interest

Now offering virtual appointments too!

LESS THAN a month left to book your FREE Window and Patio Door Diagnosis Your safety is paramount to Renewal

by Andersen. Learn more about our COVID-19 policies & precautions at: rbastl.com/our-covid-19-policy

314-754-8447 636-373-7360 618-690-4005

Offer not available in all areas. Discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to purchase of 3 or more windows and/or patio doors. Cannot be combined with other offers. To qualify for discount offer, initial contact for a free Window and Patio Door Diagnosis must be made and documented on or before 4/30/20 with the appointment then occurring no more than 10 days after the initial contact. No money down and deferred interest for 36 months available to well qualified buyers on approved credit only. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. No Finance Charges will be assessed if promo balance is paid in full in 36 months. Renewal

by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders. Any finance terms advertised are estimates only, and all financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, all subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2020 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2020 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved.

1

Hoping you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.

In this time of uncertainty we have temporarily closed our store to safeguard our customers, our employees and our community. If you need to reach us, we’re at 314-725 - 8 8 8 8 or simons@simonsjewelers.com.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Simon Katz and th e Simons J ewele rs Team

8141 M A R Y L A N D AV ENUE | 314.725.8 8 8 8 simonsjewelers.com