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The CLASSIC COLLECTION of

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6208 Washington Avenue St Louis City | $550,000

1 Colonial Court Ladue | $435,000

12360 Ballas Woods Court

1642 Garden Valley Drive Wildwood | $699,000

Saint Albans | $675,000

266 Merlot

17638 Lasiandra Drive

7451 Bland Avenue Clayton | $624,900

Clarkson Valley | $599,900

32 Frederick Lane

10021 Springwood

1447 Westhampton View Lane

17649 Vintage Oak Drive

47 Rockwood Forest Hill

19225 Saint Albans Valley

4540 Lindell #404

2433 DeHart Farm Road

18604 Babler Meadows Drive

Tow & Country | $715,000

Glendale | $589,900

5057 Westminster

Ladue | $560,000

15984 Trowbridge Road

Wildwood | $550,000

116 Del Monte

Chesterfield | $675,000

Wildwood | $549,000

St Louis City | $450,000

Wildwood | $539,900

Wildwood | $449,900

Clarkson Valley | $499,000

Chesterfield | $475,000

3 Sulphur Springs

6108 Clifton Oaks Place

20000 Blackberry Ridge Warrenton | $429,000

University City | $420,000

415 West Point

15981 Downall Green Drive

2528 Viola Gill Lane

16637 Equestrian Lane

17352 Hilltop Ridge Drive

217 Clear Meadows Drive

1001 Westlake Village Drive

St Louis City | $514,900

Ballwin | $448,500

Wildwood | $414,900

St Louis Co | $439,000

Chesterfield | $399,900

Eureka | $340,000

Ballwin | $324,900

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Ballwin | $419,900

Pacific | $289,900

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Wildwood | $535,000

Wildwood | $449,000

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University City | $415,000

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Brentwood | $275,000

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Featured listings 1. 477 Twin Creek · Creve Coeur This stately, two-story traditional home sits on a beautiful cul-de-sac. Tastefully updated with a finished lower level. The entry foyer flows beautifully to the living room, dining room, family room and the custom designed kitchen with hearth room and breakfast room. Master suite has been renovated with spa-like custom shower. offers endless entertaining possibilities inside and out! $674,900 2. 1831 Camberly Road · Des Peres OPEN SUNDAY 2-4! Imagine a saltwater pool, a spa steps away from the master plus a fire pit for relaxing on cool evenings. This gorgeous ranch features this plus a Chef’s kitchen, walk-in wine room, cozy study and private office. a great value in a popular neighborhood. $1,090,000 3. 656 Brookhaven Court · Kirkwood OPEN SUNDAY 12-2! situated on almost half an acre lot in a great neighborhood, this home has an endless amount of living space and luxuriously sized bedrooms. From the fantastic kitchen, to the cozy screened-in porch, and the unbelievable lower level, this home has so much to offer. $949,000

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6. 14005 Clairette Lane • Town and Country

4. 1415 Michele Drive · Warson Woods OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! spacious three bedroom, two bath ranch on a beautiful level lot features a center hall plan with gracious living and dining rooms both with floor to ceiling windows and hardwood floors.

Family room features a fireplace, large wet bar, and a vaulted ceiling. sliding doors open to a lovely patio. Kitchen has shiloh custom cabinets, a center island, and Pella windows. a finished lower level includes two offices, a large family/game room and plenty of storage. $399,000 5. 14 Whitehall Court · Brentwood OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! This adorable three bedroom, two and a half bath updated ranch features a fabulous open floor plan and great living space. located on one of the most sought-after streets in Brentwood! $499,000 6. 14005 Clairette Lane · Town and Country OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! This magnificent two-story is situated in an idyllic enclave. specialized sunroom with green house gallery, gourmet kitchen and paneled club/family room opens to sumptuous outdoor patios and garden. The four large bedrooms upstairs include a Master suite with remodeled shower. sitting on one acre of privacy. $719,000

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538 Meadow Creek Lane (Warson Woods) OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! This attractive two-story colonial is a must see, featuring a beautiful kitchen opening to the family room with a gas fireplace. The lower level offers a wet bar, full bath and access to a second patio.

The newer azek deck and patio with grill are great for outside enjoyment. $510,000 7827 Cornell Avenue (University City) OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Charming traditional english Tudor features leaded and stain glass windows plus rich hardwood floors. Newer remodeled kitchen with Corian style countertops and stainless appliances.

The second-floor features hardwood floors and a bonus room. $369,500 1658 Ansonborough Drive (Chesterfield) OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! This picturesque four bedroom, two and a half bath home, sits perfectly on one of two large ponds in sought after Chesterfield hills. other amenities include a chef’s kitchen, renovated walk out lower level, and spacious master suite. $409,900 2602 Sun Meadow Drive (Wildwood) OPEN SUNDAY 1-3! Wildwood charm exudes throughout the open floor plan, centered around a fabulous stone fireplace and a wall of windows. The finished lower level has two bedrooms, a kitchenette, stone fireplace and access to the second deck. $399,000

MORE RESiDEnTiAL PROPERTiES

$500,000 - $750,000

7827 Cornell Avenue (University City).

1 Sedwick Drive (Ladue).

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$369,500 $359,000

18 Clermont Lane (Ladue).

$2,349,000

454 Algonquin Place (Webster Groves).

$739,900

35 Chesterfield Lakes Road (Chesterfield).

$2,350,000

6246 McPherson Avenue (St. Louis).

$735,000

26 Countryside Lane (Frontenac).

$2,295,000

14005 Clairette Lane (Town and Country). ●

$719,000

9740 Old Warson (Rock Hill).

$179,900

29 Glenview Road (Ladue).

$2,200,000

20 Overbrook (Ladue).

$699,000

2715 West Randolph (St. Charles).

$139,000

19 Danfield (Ladue).

$2,175,000

359 Bach Avenue (Kirkwood).

$689,000

5227 Potomac Street (St. Louis).

$135,900

13 Overbrook Drive (Ladue).

$1,999,900

487 Chukker Valley (Ellisville).

$685,000

9117 Meadowbrook (Overland).

$87,250

3 Windsor Terrace Lane (Creve Coeur).

$1,799,000

1515 Dietrich Glen (Unic St. Louis).

$684,900

21 Clermont Lane (Ladue).

$1,585,000

477 Twin Creek Road (Creve Coeur).

$674,900

45 Trent Drive (Ladue).

$1,095,000

1123 Bella Vista Drive (Frontenac).

$1,475,000

6339 Waterman Avenue (University City).

$629,900

1035 Price School Lane (Ladue).

$990,000

6333 Ellenwood (Clayton).

$1,425,000

330 Barron Lane (Webster Groves).

$599,900

13447 Thornhill Drive (Town and Country).

$625,000

1126 Bella Vista Drive (Frontenac).

$1,275,000

327 Luther Lane (Kirkwood).

$599,000

12917 Topping Estates Dr. (Town and Country). $499,000

701 Woods of Ladue Lane (Ladue).

$1,225,000

134 Babler Road (Town and Country).

$598,134

1831 Camberly Road (Des Peres). ▲

$1,090,000

113 Wake Forest Place (O’Fallon). ▲

$549,900

8025 Maryland Avenue #15C (Clayton).

$3,495,000

913 Twin Pine Drive (Des Peres).

$529,900

200 South Brentwood #19A (Clayton).

$600,000

538 Meadow Creek Lane (Warson Woods). ● $510,000

14304 Spyglass Ridge (Chesterfield).

$585,000

13343 Fairfield Circle (Town and Country). ●

$569,000

1332 Wildhorse Meadows Drive (Chesterfield). $1,079,000 $750,000 - $1,000,000

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656 Brookhaven Court (Kirkwood). u

$949,000

247 Doulton Place (Town and Country).

$939,000

14 Whitehall Court (Brentwood). ●

$499,000

1507 Dietrich Chase (Ballwin).

$499,000

29 Dwyer Place (Ladue). ●

$899,000

24 Enfield Road (Olivette).

$479,900

1517 Washington Avenue #302 (St. Louis).

$344,000

10 Maryhill Drive (Ladue).

$899,000

7387 Stratford Avenue (University City).

$459,000

450 East Lockwood Ave #205 (Webster Groves).$319,900

1438 Country Lake Estates Drive (Chesterfield). $844,900

1658 Ansonborough Drive (Chesterfield). ●

$409,900

4464 Lindell Unit 14, (St. Louis).

$289,000

302 Oak Stand Court (Chesterfield).

$849,000

1415 Michele Drive (Warson Woods). ●

$399,000

4540 Lindell Boulevard #106 (CWE).

$264,900

5 Little Lane (Ladue).

$750,000

2601 Sun Meadow Drive (Wildwood). ●

$399,000

816 South Hanley #6B (Clayton).

$245,000

7119 Cambridge Avenue (University City).

$384,900

7747 Kingsbury #12 (Clayton).

$195,000

$300,000 - $500,000

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An italian Renaissance Revival home, circa 1922, featuring significant architectural details and grand flowing rooms combined with a great Clayton location is just moments from Forest Park! natural light fills this home through beautiful, leaded glass windows while deep period moldings and archways embellish the ceilings and doorways.

An impressive center hall leads to a cozy study and dining room, while French doors open to a veranda and a spacious private yard bursting with the season’s best. The opportunity to own this magnificent home awaits you!

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EDITOR ‌I AM IN NO WAY, SHAPE OR FORM A CAR AFICIONADO. My knowledge of cars can quickly be summarized: I know that they need gas, an occasional oil change and tire rotation, and that I enjoy driving one. Pretty impressive, right? Although I don’t know much about cars, I do know a handsome car with impressive features when I see one.

In this week’s The Daily feature, LN contributing writer/photographer Ryan Scott test-drives the 2017 Tesla Model X. Although I’ve heard a lot about the Tesla brand in passing, I never gave the brand or its vehicles a second thought – until now.

Upon first glance, I was immediately taken with the car’s sleek exterior design. When I turned the page to see Tesla’s Falcon Wing doors, panoramic windshield and oversized touchscreen, though, I uttered, “Great Scott!” (Dr. Emmett Brown would be proud.) However, it wasn’t until I put pictures aside and truly began reading Ryan’s take on this vehicle that I truly was awe-struck – not only by how fun his writing made reading about a car, but again, learning about all of its cool features.

Third-row seating in that? No way, I told myself. A quick search of the website proved me wrong.

Only approximately 20 minutes needed for charging? Get out of here. Even if you don’t enjoy cars, we hope you explore this story, starting on p. 67.

Also, in this week’s Abode section, be sure to check out LN contributing writer Brittany Nay’s piece on organizing your home for spring. This story, starting on p. 33, will have you achieving – and, even more important, maintaining – a beautifully organized home in no time.

All the best,

Editor’s Corner The word around town

Congratulations to Left Bank Books for recently being named as the Best Bookstore in Missouri by Real Simple magazine. The national publication enlisted the help of Yelp to name the best store in each state.

St. Louis Crisis Nursery, an organization committed A huge shout-out to The Employees Community

to preventing child abuse and neglect by offering

Fund of Boeing St. Louis for raising $25,000 for the

real help and hope to families in crisis, was recently

American Cancer Society and to The Boeing Company

awarded $70,000 from Shop ‘n Save. Shop ‘n Save

for matching the amount, as well. According to a release

president Randy King says Crisis Nursery is one of

from the American Cancer Society, all funds donated will

its charities of choice because “we see the dollars

remain in the community and will help support the

working in our communities and our associates and

fight against cancer.

customers can become personally involved.”

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Alecia Humphreys

nEW LISTInG | 6 Greenbriar drive Ladue $1,450,000

nEW LISTInG | 5 downey Lane Ladue Schools $1,395,000

nEW LISTInG | 1042 Wings Road St. Albans $3,599,000

nEW LISTInG | 31 Conway Close Ladue $845,000

New LIstINgs 1042 Wings Road, St. Albans. Imaginative Italian Village Estate is simply magnifico! Your private retreat nestled in and hidden at the end of a tree-lined lane. $3,599,000 37 FaiR oaks, Ladue. Outstanding architectural appeal inside and out! This beautiful 5 bedroom home has updated kitchen and wonderful 3 story addition! $1,750,000 6 gReenbRiaR dRive, Ladue. Fabulous home on a desirable lane: 4 bedrooms each with its own bath, sunny family room opens from breakfast room plus upstairs family room. $1,450,000 8 kingsbuRy place, cwe. Serene, 5 bed and 5 bath Mediterranean Revival. Updates throughout combined with stunning, historic appointments. $1,425,000 5 doWney lane, Ladue Schools. Spectacular custom-built home on a half acre lot. 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths all with walk-in closets. Kitchen will take your breath away! $1,395,000 31 conWay close, Ladue. Villa features excellent floorplan, 3 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, and has been beautifully maintained for a maintenance free lifestyle. $845,000 116 valley Road, Webster Groves. Outstanding historical home. Beautifully situated high on the property on a lush 1/2 acre lot. $699,000. open 4/23, 1-3 pM 346 pebble valley, Town and Country. Lovely 2 story brick colonial in popular neighborhood. 4 bedroom and 2 full, 2 half bath home sits on .85 newly landscaped acres. $560,000 4950 lindell boulevaRd, Unit 5W, CWE. Historic and elegant Central West End co-op in superb location adjacent to Forest Park with views over the Park and Lindell. $427,000 7039 peRshing, University City. 4 bedroom and 1.5 bath home with updated kitchen and updated full bath. Beautifully landscaped yard with fountain. $374,900. open 4/23, 1-3 pM 7053 stanFoRd avenue, University City. Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with an updated kitchen and baths and second floor master suite. $320,000. open 4/23, 11:30-1:30 pM

nEW LISTInG | 116 Valley Road Webster Groves $699,000 open 4/23, 1-3 pM

8715 Washington, University City. Charming front porch and window boxes invite you inside this 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath updated home. $319,000. open 4/23, 1-3 pM 815 oakbRook, University City. Light and bright 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bathroom home in popular Oakbrook area Updated kitchen and baths. $279,000. open 4/23, 2-4 pM 1535 azalea dRive, Webster Groves. Open concept kitchen and living area, 2 bed/1 bath stone and brick ranch home. 1300 square feet with an attached garage. $245,000. open 4/23, 1-3 PM 1129 putteR, University City. Great family home! Open floor plan, updated kitchen. 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. The lower level is a special treat. $189,000. open 4/23, 1-3 PM 763 knickeRbackeR dRive, Ballwin. 2 bedroom, 2 bath vill with a 2-car garage. Private gate entry leads you through a charming courtyard. $127,900. open 4/23, 12-2 pM

LuxuryCollection 2271 talon couRt, St. Albans.

171 noRth beMiston avenue, Clayton.

11 bRentMooR paRk, Clayton.

11 uppeR WhitMooR dRive, Weldon Spring.

8 FoRdyce lane, Ladue.

21 uppeR ladue Road, Ladue.

9 aRRoWhead estates, Chesterfield.

8956 Moydalgan Road, Ladue.

241 linden avenue, Clayton.

3784 doc saRgent Road, Pacific. bluFFs oF st. albans, St. Albans.

111 gRand MeRidien FoRest ct., Wildwood.

150 caRondelet plaza, unit 1701, Clayton.

2 FoRdyce lane, Ladue.

20 FoRdyce lane, Ladue.

25 Randelay dRive, Ladue.

10270 kinsella, Ladue.

12 cleRMont lane, Ladue. Spectacular 6 apple tRee lane, Ladue.

10183 Winding Ridge Road, Ladue.

5105 lindell boulevaRd, CWE.

$4,750,000 $4,500,000 $3,775,000 $3,600,000 $3,500,000 $2,995,000 $2,950,000 $2,900,000 $2,695,000 $2,500,000 $2,295,000 $2,295,000 $2,200,000 $2,195,000 $2,100,000 $1,990,000 $1,950,000 $1,935,000 $1,799,000 $1,499,000 $1,495,000

nEW LISTInG | 37 Fair Oaks Ladue $1,750,000 32 WestMoReland place, CWE. 555 deeR valley couRt, St. Albans.

1328 litzsingeR Woods, Ladue.

59 bRiaRcliFF, Ladue.

37 poRtland place, CWE. 12033 Robyn paRk dRive, Westwood.

9044 clayton Road, Ladue Schools.

2 litzsingeR lane, Ladue.

14790 sugaRWood tRail, Chesterfield.

9052 clayton Road, tbb, Richmond Heights.

16656 annas Way, chesterfield.

$1,495,000 $1,449,000 $1,429,900 $1,365,000 $1,349,000 $1,299,000 $1,265,000 $1,225,000 $1,145,000 $1,100,000 $1,073,000

RESIdEnTIAL HOMES 8 glen cReek lane, Ladue.

1309 eagleWinds couRt, Chesterfield.

742 chaMpeix lane, Creve Coeur.

318 east sWon avenue, Webster Groves.

1401 Windgate Way lane, Chesterfield.

46 WestWood couRt, Town & Country.

34 countRyside lane, Frontenac.

362 MeRlot lane, St. Albans.

12 WakeField, Ladue.

12437 gRandvieW lake dRive, Sunset Hills.

369 MeRlot lane, St. Albans.

9 WilloW hill, Ladue.

2450 heRMitage hill lane, Frontenac.

8693 West kingsbuRy avenue, University City.

516 MaplevieW, University City.

776 village vieW ciRcle, St. Albans.

736 st. albans spRing Road, St. Albans.

1654 gaRden valley dRive, Wildwood.

1 tReebRook lane, Ladue.

16411 FoRest gate lane, Wildwood.

6202 WestMinsteR place, CWE. 3609 bassett Woods dRive, Pacific.

3926 bouquet Road, Pacific.

7214 MaRyland avenue, University City.

40 algonquin Wood place, Glendale.

4437 McpheRson avenue, CWE. 17415 pRivate valley lane, Chesterfield.

791 boRdeaux ciRcle, St. Albans.

6187 RoseWood lane, Byrnes Mill.

visit us Open Sunday, April 23rd 8715 Washington, University City.

1-3 PM

241 linden avenue, Clayton.

1-3 PM

1129 putteR, University City.

1-3 PM

1 tReebRook lane, Ladue.

1-3 PM

116 valley Road, Webster Groves.

1-3 PM

1535 azalea dRive, Webster Groves.

1-3 PM

8693 West kingsbuRy, University City.

1-3 PM

6187 RoseWood lane, Byrnes Mill. $999,900 $999,900 $999,000 $998,000 $949,000 $900,000 $899,000 $875,000 $849,900 $807,000 $775,000 $749,000 $699,000 $679,000 $650,000 $649,900 $649,000 $629,000 $599,000 $579,900 $549,000 $549,000 $535,000 $519,500 $509,900 $509,000 $499,900 $499,000 $489,900

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763 knickeRbackeR dRive, Ballwin.

12-2 PM

2450 heRMitage hill lane, Frontenac.

1-3 PM

46 WestWood couRt, Town & Country.

1-3 PM

40 algonquin Wood place, Glendale.

1-3 PM

4437 McpheRson avenue, CWE.

1-3 PM

516 MaplevieW dRive, University City.

1-3 PM

7039 peRshing, University City.

1-3 PM

815 oakbRook, University City.

2-4 PM

7053 stanFoRd, University City.

11:30-1:30 PM

14795 gReenloch couRt, Chesterfield.

10104 conWay Road, Ladue.

1152 WeidMan Road, Town & Country.

7318 MelRose, University City.

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Charles D’angelo at 360 pounds and him today.

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“My mother was my best friend and my biggest cheerleader,” he says.

Unfortunately, D’Angelo’s mother had turned to prescription drugs and alcohol when he was about 10, and D’Angelo watched her suffer through those addictions.

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or years, Charles D’Angelo has worked with countless clients to help them achieve the life they’ve always dreamed of. He’s helped celebrities, teens, CEOs, stay-at-home moms and more to lose hundreds of pounds and discover their true potential as happy, healthy people.

When he was just a teenager, D’Angelo transformed his life from one of misery, loneliness and obesity to one of success, happiness, health and love. After personally losing 160 pounds, D’Angelo dedicated his life to helping others on the road to health and happiness. He says that clients commonly seek his coaching when they hit a wall in life, feeling like nothing else works. He found that people came to him thinking the problem was their weight, when in reality, the weight was a symptom of a deeper issue.

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help other people,” he says. “In writing this book, I found I was being led to get even deeper into what generates a problem. There are so many tactics out there, but tactics aren’t going to get you lasting change. There’s a strategy to create the change you deserve.”

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Connections to Success

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onnections to Success hosted its sixth annual awards luncheon – Tribute to Success: A Celebration of Women – at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The event honored female leaders from the St. Louis region for their lifetime achievements.

Honorees included CEOs and entrepreneurs, mothers and mentors, philanthropists and nonprofit participants, as well as wives, friends and other women from all walks of life and all definitions of success. The 2017 honorees were Sara Bosco and Katherine Button Bell, Felicia Pattman and Anastasia Preston, Sheila Van Essen, Rosa Thompson-Allen, Kelsey Weissman, Karan Henderson and Nikki Taylor, Brenda Cass, Kathryn Cox, Brenda Fisher, Farrah Lunceford, Karen Clark and Dionne Austin Smith, Stephanie Adams and Anita Overstreet, Ann Marr, Beth Roberts and Sharon Naes, Betty Loos and Dr. Kathy Kramer, Christy Weber, Natalie DuBose, Robyn Heidger, Stacy Taubman, Tanya Jenkins, Anna Eaton, Carrie Reuwer, Dr. Lannis Hall, Kesha Kent, Roseann Mabry, Laura Barrett, Laura Woods, Wendy Berry and Trisha Boyle. Emceeing the event was Kim Hudson from Fox 2 News.

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The 2017 Tribute to Success is Connections to Success’ sixth annual event on International Women’s Day! Tribute to Success is a celebration of women where we honor females who define success through work, life and the community.

Connections to Success provides hope, resources and a plan for people to overcome barriers to employment throughout the St. Louis region.

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Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis

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ariety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis recently held its annual kickoff gala at Bellerive Country Club. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while learning about this year’s Variety Week, the organization’s main fundraising campaign. That week starts with the Runway Lights Fashion Show on Saturday, April 22, at Union Station, followed by Variety in the Morning three days later at KTVI/Fox 2 and, the next day, Imo’s for Kids Day at area Imo’s Pizza locations.

As the week’s culmination, Dinner with the Stars (the signature black-tie fundraiser for Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis) then takes place April 29 at Peabody Opera House. Starring at that bash is legendary singer/songwriter, five-time Grammy Award winner and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient James Taylor.

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It has been my privilege to participate in Variety the Children’s Charity. Variety has helped thousands of disabled children over the years because of its dedicated staff, board of directors and the citizens of St. Louis, who have responded generously so that Variety is able to provide wonderful experiences and health needs to the children. Variety’s Adventure Camp, the only camp of its kind, is held each summer for the children at no charge to the families. Variety Children’s Theatre provides another fantastic opportunity for the children. Variety also provides physical, occupational and speech therapy, and all types of special equipment, such as power wheelchairs, van lifts, hearing aids, communication devices, walkers, special beds, orthotics, prosthetics and adapted bicycles. St. Louis has a very big heart!

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Lupus Foundation of America, Heartland Chapter

THE PURPLE BALL

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he fifth annual Purple Ball, to benefit Lupus Foundation of America’s Heartland Chapter, took place at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. It featured a cocktail reception with entertainment by Moore & Moore Jazz Ensemble, a wine pull, silent and live auctions, a gourmet dinner and the presentation of the Lupus Leadership Award. The award recognizes leaders in the community who demonstrate outstanding support and commitment to the foundation’s local chapter and to the quality of life of those affected by lupus. This year’s award went to Health Care Family Credit Union. The evening concluded with music and dancing to the sounds of professional DJ D2thaC. Hosting the gala was Elvit Zubiri, its chair, with Jasmine Huda, KTVI-TV Fox 2 anchor, as master of ceremonies.

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There is an estimated 1.5 million Americans who are living with lupus, and they are mostly women. It is difficult to detect. The Purple Ball raises funds to help raise awareness and fight this disease.

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TREE House of Greater St. Louis

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t truly was an evening of possibilities as TREE House of Greater St. Louis held a special event at Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles. Guests enjoyed drinks, hors d’oeuvres and bidding on silent auction items. Also available for bids were works of art by local artists who took their inspiration from paintings that TREE House clients created using their horses’ tails and hooves as tools. After dinner and a short video, Judith McLachlin and the St. Louis Charity Horse Show each collected the Rafferty Award for their outstanding and lasting contributions.

Following a live auction, guests danced to music from Serapis. For 40 years, TREE House (formerly Therapeutic Horsemanship) has been providing quality equine assisted therapy to children, adults and veterans.

Holly Franer, Debbie Strobach

[Working with TREE House] has been awesome. I’m getting more results than I have because I’m able to work my weakest part: my core. Being on a horse, there’s no backrest like on a wheelchair, so that’s great for working my core. It’s one of the things I love about riding a horse.

ADAM MUELLER, TREE HOUSE CLIENT

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Upcoming

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‌Sat., April 22

Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis’ RUNWAY LIGHTS FASHION SHOW takes place at St. Louis Union Station. 10:30 a.m. (varietystl.org)

Sat., April 22

Center for Women in Transition hosts its 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION gala at Grand Hall on Chouteau. 6 to 10 p.m. (cwitstl.org)

Sun., April 23

Sunnyhill Inc. presents the 10th annual JIM HART CELEBRITY DINNER PARTY at The Legends Golf Club. 5 to 9 p.m. (sunnyhillinc.org)

Mon., April 24

Great Circle presents CHEFS’ NIGHT OUT at the Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St. Louis. 6 to 9 p.m. (greatcircle.org)

Wed., April 26

The Saint Louis Psychoanalytic Institute hosts its 9th annual SPRING FLING at Third Degree Glass Factory to benefit community mental health initiatives. 6 to 9 p.m. (stlpi.org)

Thu., April 27

Aim High St. Louis presents its LUMINOSITY GALA at the National Blues Museum. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (aimhighstl.org)

Fri., April 28

Ladue Education Foundation hosts an INNOVATION CELEBRATION at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. 7 to 11 p.m. (laduefoundation.org)

Fri., April 28

Rainbow Village presents the 21st annual SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW GALA at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis. 6:30 p.m. (rbvstl.org)

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“For more than 150 years, epworth children & Family services has been one of missouri’s largest providers of social services for children and families,” says michelle tucker, epworth ceo.

serving more than 13,000 youth and their families each year, epworth focuses on prevention and stability for those struggling. “our programs help children recover from emotional trauma resulting from abuse and neglect,” tucker says. “we help foster kids by preparing them for adulthood independence. we reach out to homeless youth through our street outreach program to provide food, clothing and shelter. we also help connect homeless youth with school, family and community support systems to help find accessible, secure housing.”

The Friends of epworth are a group of dedicated women that have been supporters of epworth for over 20 years.

tucker also shares additional ways the organization remains invested in the community. “In partnership with local school districts, epworth works with at-risk youth to prevent bullying and violence, develop positive character traits and experience a sense of purpose and pride through community service.” epworth recognizes and understands what it really takes to be there for a child who feels without choices. The organization reaches out to protect children in more ways than one – and that’s where Friends of epworth comes in. “we go once a month to provide lunch to kids at the drop-in center, who are there to eat or shower or use the computers,” says Karen Reese, president of Friends of epworth. “we have ‘guardian angels’ who raise funds to provide things for summer camps or winter coats or clothing for prom. we also have ‘seeds of Hope,’ where students plant a garden with the help of a master gardener. They then cook with whatever has been grown in the garden.”

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children and families they benefit. “The agency provides in-home family therapy at no cost to families with identified risk factors for child abuse or neglect. By building parenting skills and knowledge, and working with the clients in their home environment, epworth keeps families strong and intact. It offers hope and healing to thousands of individuals,” tucker says. Friends of epworth plans and presents fundraising events, and allocates funds to help with specific client needs.”

The need to give back runs deep throughout the organization’s network, from its leaders to its staff to its volunteers. each person seeks to provide a place of safety and renewal to the community’s children. “what impresses me most about the work being done by epworth are our people,” said tucker. “From our passionate employees to the dedicated volunteers and tremendous supporters, each plays a vital role in our success and the impact we have on the youth we serve. They say it takes a village, and I cannot say enough about the outstanding ‘village’ we have in place, made up of caring and involved members of our community. we are thankful.”

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CREVE COEUR DIERBERGS STORE TIMELINE

With roots dating to 1854, Dierbergs is one of the oldest continuous businesses in the St. Louis area.

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19291960 STORE This store comprised 3,500 square feet plus a full basement. Cattle, hogs and chickens were slaughtered and butchered on site behind the store up until 1945. A feed building for farm animals and an ice house were also located behind the store through the 1940s.

In the late 1940s, Bob Dierberg was in grade school and enjoyed summer employment at the store. Bob remembers pumping vinegar from a 55-gallon barrel into gallon jugs customers returned to the store.

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18541929 STORE Per St. Louis County Court House Records, the business that is now Dierbergs was purchased in 1854 in a Sheriff’s Sale for $1,114.35.

It actually started as a general mercantile exchange in 1851, ten years before the start of the Civil War. During this period, land in Creve Coeur sold for as low as $14 per acre. Union troops were stationed along Olive Street Road (currently Olive Blvd.) to prevent the Confederate forces from moving supplies along the route.

At the time, many businesses along the road had a second name representing its distance from the Mississippi River. Ours was the 14-Mile House.

19601980 Dierbergs’ 20-year old, 3,500-square-foot store was later replaced with this modern 12,000-square-foot “supermarket” at the Northwest corner of Craig and Olive. An 8,000-square-foot addition was added in 1964.

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1980 Dierbergs’ fourth and present Creve Coeur location at the Northeast Corner of Craig and Olive, now called West Oak.

FOUR SEASONS CELEBRATED IT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN JANUARY OF 2017.

1967 DIERBERGS FOUR SEASONS STORE Bob Dierberg, store manager, opened the Chesterfield Four Seasons Shopping Center store and Dierbergs became a chain.

Located at Olive Blvd. and Woodsmill Rd., 4 miles west of original store.

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SINCE 1854. ONE OF THE ST. LOUIS METROAREA’S OLDEST CONTINUOUS BUSINESSES

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STORE FEATURES ITEMS SOLD The general merchant provided early rural settlers with almost every need other than those satisfied on the farm: Kerosene for cooking and light; flour, sugar, crackers, seasonings and other staples; molasses from large wooden barrels; boots and shoes; cloth and clothing; and hardware items were among the wares of the pioneer shopkeeper. The general store also provided butchering facilities and a place for political discussions (no longer offered).

SMOKEHOUSE The inspiration for Dierbergs’ Bob’s BBQ harkens to a smokehouse behind the store, beginning in the 1870s. Dierbergs now has smokers at 23 of its 24 metro-area stores, and has one of the area’s largest BBQ menus with 16 smoked meat and seafood items.

GLASS OF BEER AND SANDWICH FOR 5¢ During the 1861-1865 Civil War period, whiskey sold for thirty-five cents a gallon in Creve Coeur.

This later photo (circa 1908), shows Julius Dierberg, brother of the founder, behind the bar. The customer hoisting a beer was a drummer–the nickname for traveling salesman “drumming up” business–who also took advantage of room, board and the stable in the rear of store. The beer he was drinking, plus a sandwich, cost just 5¢ total.

CREVE COEUR POST OFFICE IN STORE The Creve Coeur Post Office operated inside Dierbergs General Store for 54 years until 1924. Mail arrived at the post office by stage coach, followed by train in 1888, and then bus service in 1916.

ROOM, BOARD AND STABLE Bob’s grandmother helped provide room and board for traveling salesmen on the 2nd floor of the General Store. Stables were in the rear for horses.

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TELEPHONE SWITCHBOARD INSIDE DIERBERGS The switchboard for Creve Coeur was located in a room behind Dierbergs General Store. To make a call from St. Louis to Creve Coeur, which was considered long distance, it was necessary to ring the operator.

When Genevieve Faron, Bob Dierberg’s mother, was growing up, her family shared a multi-party telephone line with the Dierbergs’ store and received many of its phone calls. If someone called the Faron home, their number was 3 rings (2 short and 1 long).

The Dierbergs’ phone was three short rings.

In 1932, it would take one more ring for Faron and William F. Dierberg to share a phone line again, this time as husband and wife.

1944 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT In 1944, the Creve Coeur Volunteer Fire Deptartment was formed. This 1933 Chevrolet Fire Truck was stored in Dierberg’s basement, and William F. Dierberg served as the first appointed Fire Chief. To assemble the squad, the truck was driven onto the street with sirens blasting full force.

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INFAMOUS RESIDENTS As told by early settlers, legend has it that Jesse James (1847-1882) and his brother Frank, notorious train and bank robbers, hid out close by in the woods near a spring. That area is now the Park West subdivision, which adjoins the east side of Dierbergs West Oak store shopping center.

ICE HOUSE During the cold winters, blocks of ice were cut from Creve Coeur Lake and sold until the following winter (for true ice boxes) from a non-refrigerated ice house in the rear of the store.

This ICE SAW used on Creve Coeur Lake is more than 150 years old.

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STAGE COACH 18541888 The only means of public travel between St. Louis and Creve Coeur was the stage coach from 1854 until 1888.

The coach, which made one trip west and one trip east each day, carried the mail to our General Store.

TRAINS STARTING IN 1888 In 1888, trains from St. Louis to Creve Coeur replaced the stage coach with stops at old Ballas Road, location of the General Store. The route offered morning and evening passenger service and mail delivery to the post office inside the General Store.

BUS SERVICE STARTING IN 1916 Bus service to the area started in 1916 and gradually replaced the trains. The Creve Coeur community didn’t have a high school, so buses played a vital role. Genevieve Faron, mother of current chairman Bob Dierberg, attended Clayton High School and waited for the bus inside the Dierbergs store, where she met and later married William F. Dierberg, the second-generation grocer.

PARENTS OF OUR FOUNDER Frederick (1840-1917) and Margaretha (1847-1923) Dierberg Fredrick and Margaretha had nine children, among them William, Dierbergs’ founder.

Like many communities throughout the region, Creve Coeur wasn’t always known by its present-day name. Fredrick’s business of gathering corn husks to be used for making mattresses was so extensive at the time that Creve Coeur was know as “Shuckstown.”

During the late 1800s, Frederick worked at the General Store (14-Mile House).

IN HOME SANITARY SEWERS AVAILABLE EARLY 1950s While it’s undetermined exactly when sanitary sewers were piped along Olive, it was many years before lateral lines made it available to the majority of Creve Coeur residents.

Bob Dierberg’s maternal grandparents, the Faron family, lived on a farm for 49 years at New Ballas & Ladue Roads, currently Emerald Green Estates. Sanitary sewers for the property arrived in 1953.

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Fredrick and Margaretha Dierberg

1ST GENERATION William (1876-1945) and Amelia (1881-1966) Dierberg

WATER SERVICE STARTING 1904 A water line was piped along Olive Street Road to Creve Coeur in 1904, facilitating indoor plumbing for homes and businesses. In 1924, lateral lines from Olive Street Road were installed to serve those living North and South of Olive.

ELECTRICITY AVAILABLE TO MOST OF CREVE COEUR HOMES BY 1920 Electricity came to the area as early as 1904, but it wasn’t until about 1920, with the installation of lateral lines from Olive, that most homes had that luxury. Up to that point, primary illumination was lanterns, fueled by kerosene (available at our store). Electric illumination was quickly followed by cooling fans and then the biggest boon to weary homemakers, the electric iron.

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William Dierberg was born in Creve Coeur in 1876.

In 1910, he began operating the General Store, assuming ownership in 1914. He and Amelia had six children, 3 boys and 3 girls.

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Although William was not a political office holder, he took an active part in county government.

He is remembered for the active role he played in the 1920s creation of the Monarch Levee in Chesterfield Valley for the protection of the farmers.

In 1912, William became president of Creve Coeur Farmers Bank (currently First Bank), succeeded by his son William F. in 1945 and his grandson James F. in 1966.

2ND GENERATION Vallie (1908-1982), William F. (1899-1973) and Fred W. (1907-1990) Dierberg The grocery business was assumed by Mr. Dierberg’s three sons (William, Fred and Vallie) in 1929 with the opening of a 3500-square-foot store alongside the former General Store. This store also carried dry goods and other non-food essentials, catering mostly to farming clientele.

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F Fred Dierbe . m W f rg (Son o Bob Dierbe ABOUT THIS HISTORY

Much of the above historical information is excerpted, from “Creve Coeur and the Surrounding Area,” a book by Fred Dierberg, Former Chairman of the Creve Coeur Citizen’s Historical Committee, published in 1968.

The booklet contains information from books on the history of St. Louis County, interviews, County Court House records, contacts with residents and early community leaders, businesses records, and private sources.

We believe the above information in this 4-page article is not only authentic, but fascinating as well.

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PRESENT DAY WEST OAK The present day West Oak Dierbergs sits less then a half mile from the original General Store.

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DIERBERGS WEST OAK STORE TODAY Much like the original 1854 store, the modern Dierbergs store remains a reflection of the demands and needs of its customers.

Now more than 4,000 current Associates share in Dierbergs’ history and uphold its reputation built on hard work, personal service and a commitment to meeting the growing needs of our communities.

These photographs capture some of the features of Dierbergs West Oak store today—the fourth location of the original store in Creve Coeur.

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Woodland Wonders ith nearly 75 species, plus a gazillion selections and cultivars, Polygonatum forms a large genus of woodland perennials that plays nicely with others in shady St. Louis gardens.

Called “Solomon’s seal” for the crescent-shaped markings on its roots, it has long been cultivated for both aesthetic and medicinal uses. Favoring rich, organic soils and dappled light, Solomon’s seal nicely anchors a spring sequence including daffodils and hostas. Other great companion plants include mayapples, epimediums, trilliums, foam flowers, hellebores, bellworts and the red-fruited false Solomon’s seals.

The native Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum) – now on display at the Missouri Botanical Garden – is a knee-high perennial for shady gardens. Widely available already, it also will be available at the Shaw Wildflower Market in mid-May.

Green-Leaved Choices In the wild years ago, horticulturist Barry Yinger collected a green clone of Solomon’s seal, subsequently named Bigfoot. Bigfoot forms large clumps that can rise more than 3 feet tall.

Native to Europe and Asia, fragrant Solomon’s seal (P. odoratum) – also on display at the Missouri Botanical Garden – grows taller than the native plant, while the Japanese form Crug (P. cryptanthum) hides its tiny flowers under deeply dipping arches that curl 2-foot stems into a 1-foot mound.

Another darling Japanese gem of a plant, P. humile, the dwarf Solomon’s seal, grows only about 6 inches high, but the size of its flowers nearly equals that of the larger species. Also, it has been crossed with our native species to produce the well-mannered and handsome midsize clone Prince Charming.

Variegated Varieties Creamy yellow leaf edges mark the striped fragrant Variegatum, a Solomon’s seal native also known as P.o.var. pluriflorum. This graceful, arching woodland perennial makes fabulous groundcover in large, wooded areas and lasting floral filler in flower arrangements. A perfect pass-around plant, it’s a lowmaintenance beauty. Not as happy in the thinner clay soils, Variegatums benefit from aged horse manure and compost dressing.

Other noteworthy bicolor P. odoratum selections include Angel Wing, with large white bands lengthwise on the leaves; Double Stuff, with 18-inch red stems with white-bordered leaves; and Goldilocks, a Plant Delights selection with softer markings all the way across the wide, oval leaf blades that, from a distance, give the impression of silvery-yellow foliage.

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Two other Asian selections in the striking foliage group bear note: P. falcatum Tiger Stripes, with strongly marked narrow leaves, and the angular Kon Chiri Shima, only a foot tall, with heavy bands of chartreuse across a dark green blade.

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Finally, the tiny variegated P. humile Shiro Shima, a darling dwarf from Japan, forms a slow-growing mat perfect for rock gardens.

Native Solomon’s seals may be seen in the Whitmire Wildflower Garden at the Shaw Nature Reserve.

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Create a Vision

To begin the organization process in your home, Janine Adams, a certified professional organizer and owner of Peace of Mind Organizing in St. Louis, recommends creating an ultimate vision for your space. “Understand why it is you want to get organized,” she notes. “When you understand the benefits of decluttering and organizing and have a vision for your space, it can help you let go of items that don’t match your vision.”

The easiest way to have an organized home is to own no more than your house can comfortably store, Adams says. “When you have excess [items], it becomes hard to maintain order,” she notes. Jerry Cox, a designer and manager of the fine woods division at NewSpace in St. Louis, agrees there must be “a place for everything, and everything in its place.”

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Next, local organizers advise homeowners to declutter.

People should let go of anything that isn’t enhancing their lives and donate those items to charity, Adams says; this clears the way for homeowners to find a place for the items they decide to keep. “Declutter a small space to start, like a single drawer,” she continues. “You can then build on your success, but you don’t run the risk of taking out more than you can put away in the time allotted. Decluttering gets messier before it gets neater, and stopping midstream can be a problem.”

Sue Anderson, a certified professional organizer and chief executive officer of Simplified Living Solutions in St. Louis, agrees that the biggest obstacle to organizing is clutter. In her book The Truth About Clutter: Why Am I Holding on to This?, Anderson addresses why people hold on to unnecessary clutter, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and paralyzed, and what they can do to take action and tackle their unwanted and unnecessary items. “Only keep the things you need, use and love,” she says.

“Be diligent about getting unnecessary stuff out, and be clear on what each space in your home or office is to be used for – a playroom for the children, a family hangout area with zones for reading, playing computer games and watching TV. This will help you understand which things ‘live’ in that space and which things shouldn’t be there.”

For every space, from the kitchen pantry to the bedroom closet, garage and basement, Anderson recommends sorting like items into suitably sized containers or shelves and labeling them to remind everyone where things belong. “Seeing the labels when you’re quickly shoving something into a space where it doesn’t belong helps you take the extra time to put it where it really goes,” she says. Become even neater by color-coding hangers and laundry baskets for each family member, stopping junk mail at optoutprescreen.com and dmachoice.org, assigning a designated temporary holding spot for unneeded items that will be donated, and using adequately sized trash cans in each room so that excess items don’t pile up, Anderson advises.

And if you need helping hands and financial and time commitments to stay on task, local organizers recommend hiring a professional organizer, closet designer and junk hauler to keep you focused.

Maintain organization

The key to keeping a home organized once you have assigned a place to everything is to create daily habits for putting away each item, Adams explains. “For example, if you create the habit of running the dishwasher every night before bed and emptying it in the morning, it’s easier to keep your counters and sink clear of dirty dishes,” she says. “If you create a habit of clearing off surfaces that tend to attract clutter, like kitchen counters or dining-room tables, every day, then you can enjoy the clear surfaces and find what you need. It only takes a few minutes to put away just one day’s worth of accumulation.” Adams says creating a division of labor for daily tasks can be helpful, too: “Assigning age-appropriate jobs for the kids instills good habits in them. Daily habits are the easiest habits to create, but family members will still require reminders at the beginning, so [a] chore chart can be helpful.”

Make sure everyone in the home is aware of where you decided things should live and why so they can help you maintain organization, Anderson adds. “When you assign a home for something, make sure there’s always room to grow, meaning more space for more of the same to be added,” Anderson says.

“Conversely, assign a certain amount of space for each category – if your closet is already full of shoes, you can’t have more shoes until you let go of an old pair.”

Being organized is about discipline, Cox notes. “Make lists, make appointments with yourself to organize something and do a little every week,” she says. “Put it in your calendar, and if someone asks you to do something, say, ‘I have an appointment at that time.’ Lists give a sense of accomplishment – if you put the lists on your calendar, it’s very satisfying to look back and see the items checked off.” To maintain an organized home year-round, each family member must buy into the concept, Cox says, adding, “Give them a say – they have to own it and be proud of the result.”

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he moment you arrive at this beautiful manse, its magnificence is sure to impress. From the façade’s combination of cool stone and warm brick, creating a striking contrast, to the picturesque in-ground Baker pool, with fountains and a waterfall feature, you’ll be swept up in the beauty of this residence. Wander in to uncover open spaces and soaring ceilings, inviting natural light to illuminate the elegant surroundings.

Enjoy company in the grand room, with its dramatic arched window wall. Fix a feast inside the wonderful kitchen, complete with a center island, stainless steel appliances and granite counters; then, serve inside the dining room, which showcases masterful molding. Retire to the lovely master suite, featuring a sitting room and desirable bath. The next morning, take a cup of joe to the amazing screened porch, boasting a ceiling fan and built-in TV, speakers and heaters. The view will impress as much as does the gorgeous home.

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One Look, Two Ways Graphic-Print Blouse

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‌A graphic-print blouse provides a fun departure from the standard floral prints so commonly seen in spring. This versatile top can be worn on or off the shoulder, and dressed down for a bohemian, casual look or tucked into a sexy pencil skirt for date-night cocktails. ($98, Paisley Boutique, xopaisley.com)

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pring’s official arrival should spur style-conscious ladies everywhere to update their wardrobes and makeup alike – and certain items should grace every woman’s closet and cosmetics collection now that Old Man Winter’s split.

Consider these fashion must-haves: Ruffle detail top. With ruffles “in” this season, such romantic detailing will be proliferating in shops everywhere. Ruffles on a shirt, sweater or both make perfect additions to any lady’s closet. Accentuate a pair of jeans and neutral sandals with something ruffled, and you’ll be dressed for spring success.

White jeans. White jeans have been making a strong showing this season, so if you don’t already own a pair, head to the nearest boutique now! White denim, whether paired with solids or patterns, instantly

“dresses up” any outfit.

Turquoise jewelry. Whether with a statement necklace or earrings, use turquoise jewelry to boost the verve of everything vernal. Turquoise not only adds a pop of color to a woman’s outfit but also focuses attention on her face.

And speaking of the face, consider these makeup must-haves: Bronzer. If you don’t own a good bronzer that gives your skin a sun-kissed glow, invest in one now!

Springtime cosmetic trends depend on bronze loveliness.

Pink blush. Spring makes the best time to experiment with pops of pink on the cheeks. Instead of rosy shades of blush, though, opt for peony pink – a shade also amenable to the summer.

Neutral Lip Gloss. Glossy lips? Always trendy, but especially popular this spring. Add a neutral lip gloss over lipstick to increase shine without distorting color.

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Austin, Texas, epitomizes cowgirl-meets-boho chic. With Austin’s unparalleled live music scene, plethora of trendy restaurants and boutiques, and hip startup entrepreneurs, style radiates from everywhere in the metropolis.

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n the past decade, online shopping has seen explosive growth, from its humble beginnings as mere convenience to becoming an essential component of everyday life. Prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses are uniquely positioned in this market, straddling the seemingly polarized industries of medicine and fashion – people may be leery of ordering medical devices online, to be sure, but on the other hand, more robust and affordable frame selections from online retailers combined with low costs and that je ne sais quoi that showcases the wearer’s personality to sweeten the deal.

After all, most people who wear glasses need them to meet three essential components: one, improve vision; two, look good; and three, not break the bank.

The family behind venerable St. Louis institution Erker’s Fine Eyewear, the oldest optical company in the country (founded in 1879), has taken note of these shifting sands and is focusing on bringing a brand to St. Louis that will compete with mail-order prescription eyewear

companies such as Zenni Optical and Warby Parker. The brand, Copper Hinge, is led by brothers Jack Erker III and Tony Erker, who represent the fifth generation of Erkers in “the business,” and is tentatively slated to open in late April or early May. Copper Hinge will feature a storefront and factory in the Delmar Loop, with eyeglass manufacturing taking place behind a glass wall, similar to the Fitz’s bottling space down the street.

“It’s been a dream of mine to make frames in the U.S.,” Jack says. Only a small handful of U.S.based eyewear-manufacturing companies exist; most utilize factories in Europe and Asia. With all their manufacturing done at the flagship University City store, Copper Hinge will have the ability to produce small-batch eyewear including limited-edition bronze frames. Such limited-edition batches will include runs of 50 frames, each numbered one to 50. “It’s more special that way,” Jack says. “If you have a frame with a story and a concept behind each, it makes it something different.” Small-batch manufacturing also opens the door for Copper Hinge to offer consumers a wider range of shapes and sizes, including frames adjusted to a low-bridge fit.

Comparatively, most stateside eyewear retailers, including the well-known online shops, have to buy 500 to 600 of a certain model in order for their overseas factory to put the frames into production.

Labor and machinery costs are the most prohibitive for U.S.-based manufacturing – a typical pair of glasses might require up to 50 or 60 carefully monitored machines to create from start to finish.

Through research and innovation, Jack and Tony were able to track down and build multifunctional machines to do multiple tasks and streamline their production process, bringing the number of machines used down to about 20, many with automated operation to “set it and forget it,” so to speak.

The manufacturing process begins with designs created by Jack and Tony, who have been designing frames for the family business the entirety of their professional careers. “We’ve been designing frames for 16 years – we just got back from Milan, and we see where trends are going and coming,” Tony says. “We take inspiration for what’s going on over there and evolve it for the American market.”

“The neat thing about being in the U.S., [and] St. Louis for sure, you can see trends happening before they get here,” Jack says. “Three years ago, we started seeing round frames in Hong Kong and Japan. We saw the big plastic frames coming out of Europe 10 or 11 years ago. It starts in Europe, goes to New York, LA, and it gets to St. Louis. It may be years later – and you don’t want to overshoot it.”

Their storefront is in an ideal location, generationally

speaking, to test out these up-and-coming styles.

“That’s why we picked this neighborhood – we grew up in U City, we know this area, we love this area and people get it,” Tony says.

After the frames are designed, large sheets of Italian acetate are hand-cut to the appropriate size. “[The company we source from] has been making acetate for more than 200 years – there’s no acetate company in the U.S. to buy from, otherwise we’d source from here,” Jack says. The acetate plates, which will become the front of the frames, are loaded into an automated, high-frequency machine that adds the nose bump to the frames. A few years ago, just this step of the process would require five machines; Copper Hinge technology brings it down to just one. Another machine laminates in two crystal pieces for the nose bridge, and the plates are loaded into another machine equipped with multiple shapes and sizes of drill bits, which are responsible for cutting out the shape of the frames.

The frames are loaded for polishing into wooden tumblers, each filled with a different material for various finishes. This part of the manufacturing adds to the Copper Hinge magic: Small batches will be finished with different

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materials sourced around the country – seashells and sand from Tony’s annual family vacation to Cape Cod, for instance.

On our visit, frames were tumbling with wood chips from an old whiskey barrel from neighboring barbecue joint Salt + Smoke, owned by Erker family friend Tom Schmidt.

Rather than a company name or logo emblazoned on the frames, each pair will be finished with a specialpatent eponymous copper hinge, a unique feature in the eyewear industry, which is dominated by silver and gold hinges. “You want to say the brand without saying the brand,” Tony says. “You look at Christian Louboutin shoes with the red sole – everyone knows who it is.”

Online, Copper Hinge shoppers will have the opportunity to choose five frames with clear plastic lenses, which will be shipped to their door to try on for free. Once their frame is selected, they’ll return the test frames and order their specific prescription online. Measurements, such as pupillary distance, will be done online using an interactive program on the Copper Hinge website. Both sunglasses and eyeglasses will be available for purchase, with customization options such as laser engraving on the temples of the frames. Start to finish, a pair of glasses will take about a week to complete. Pricing will be similar to comparable sites, with glasses beginning at $95. A lot of thought went into the Copper Hinge shipping and packaging, with all boxes and packing pieces made

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from recycled materials.

The Copper Hinge storefront will house a full retail operation with an optometrist office, and eye exams will be available in-house. Color jars on store shelves give customers a chance to choose the color of dye for their own crystal frames, with Jack and Tony planning to offer seasonal colors like brights for summer and warm shades for fall and winter. Adjustments and fittings will be done in-house, and customers can also come in to try on sample frames to skip the online process.

Overall, Copper Hinge aims to bring an elevated, more specialized eyewear experience to shoppers, both online and in-store. “It’s more than just putting your prescription into a computer and getting a pair of glasses,” Tony says. “We are optical people: We are able to craft it a little better than an online experience. But we also see where online is going – it’s more about marrying the two together, finding what retail looks like down the road for us. This is why we’ve been in business for 138 years – we see trends and make the change.”

Copper Hinge, 6513 Delmar Blvd., University City, 314-997-0002, copperhinge.com

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eeking synergy of the mind and body, PALM Health introduces St. Louis to an innovative solution for finding a balanced lifestyle through curative practices. “PALM stands for ‘personalized advanced lifestyle medicine,’” Dr. Lauren Munsch Dal Farra, founder and CEO of PALM Health, explains.

“Through personalization, we provide proactive care, customized solutions and comprehensive support across time. ‘Advanced’ means we include state-ofthe-art therapies and technology to prevent, uncover and treat root causes of illness. Within the ‘Lifestyle’ component, we seek to balance all aspects of a person’s health and wellness through daily access to [an ultramodern] healing environment, which includes a fitness center and studio, a healthy café and a spa.”

This thoughtful approach to understanding clients’ unique needs extends to medicinal practices as well,

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Munsch Dal Farra notes. “Medical services also are provided by a team of multidisciplinary wellness experts who work together to address each person’s health and improve quality of life,” she says. “We’re located at the former Busch’s Grove, in the heart of Ladue, inside a beautiful facility. Under one roof, we [offer] a comprehensive range of lifestyle, naturopathic, preventative and medical services designed to transform your life.”

Clients’ needs are managed through cutting-edge scientific methodologies, often incorporating natural resources, to better benefit the body. “One of our more popular services is the Himalayan salt room, which utilizes micro-ionized salt particles people inhale inside a beautiful room. People report it promotes relaxation, reduces inflammation and mucus in the lungs, helps with asthma and more,” Munsch Dal Farra says. “Our cryo-sauna rejuvenation cold therapy provides anti-inflammation properties photo by sarah conroy

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for the joints and musculoskeletal system. It improves mood and energy by releasing endorphins. Many athletes and professional sport therapies use this to help with injury treatment.”

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By Paul Brown

Francis G. Slay set himself apart in politics in a way that seems to be an anomaly by today’s boastful standards – and the outgoing mayor of St. Louis says he did it by being humble.

“This job is very humbling because of the responsibilities,” Slay says. “And you have to be very humble when you take it. This isn’t about power. It’s about responsibility, and I’m gonna need all the help I can get. So I don’t care if you are Republican or Democrat, poor or rich, or if you voted for me or not; if we can work together to improve the quality of life in the city, then we’ve got something to talk about.”

The first time I interviewed Slay was when he was elected president of the St. Louis Board of Alderman 22 years ago. The years have been kind to him, and at 63, he looks almost the same as when we first met.

I had a chance to interview him again during one of the last days of his term. He gave me a quick tour of his historic and revered corner office of St. Louis City Hall and showed me some of the items he has collected over the years. One of his favorite pieces is an original window from the top of the Gateway Arch that had recently been replaced: It was Window No. 1, as a matter of fact.

Slay has collected a lot of artifacts over the years, but the things he wanted to collect most were accomplishments. Humility aside, he has a long list: the new Busch Stadium, Ballpark Village, the birth of the Cortex research and tech district, the Gateway Arch grounds renovations, two new recreation centers, additional middle- and low-income housing stock, and the reaccreditation of city schools all happened on his watch.

His biggest accomplishment, though, was the relocation of the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency (NGA) to an area where the infamous and long ago doomed PruittIgoe housing project once stood. The deal kept approximately 3,500 jobs in the city, with plans to add an approximate 600 more. Although Slay says announcing the NGA deal was his most-satisfying moment as mayor, he’s just as proud of less-celebrated works.

“There’s been more rehabilitation of older buildings in the last 16 years than there has been for decades and decades,” Slay says. “We’re seeing redevelopment in neighborhoods in all parts of the city. We’ve made a big effort in places like Old North and the Loop and Grand Center and South Grand and Tower Grove and many others as a result of the steps we took to create an environment that makes it easier for people to invest in the city of St. Louis.”

On the difficult side, he says some of his most valuable lessons came from the unrest in Ferguson, when racial inequities became painfully apparent.

“There was a big disconnect between the people, police and government in general in a lot of communities,” he says. “We learned you can’t isolate people in low-income minorities in a way that they feel disconnected.”

Slay successfully pushed for the establishment of the Ferguson Commission, which uncovered overreaching governments that were funding themselves with unfair traffic courts. “We need to learn in St. Louis that something that happens in one part of the region impacts the entire region,” Slay says.

Although Slay says there were a lot of sleepless nights under the weight of the job, there were also a lot of incredible moments. “Like when I’m standing in the middle of Busch Stadium after the Cardinals win the World Series, and I’m handing David Freese and the team the keys to the city in front of a stadium full of rabid fans – that’s pretty cool.” He points out for the record that the Cardinals were in four World Series while he was mayor – one series during each of his terms.

For the first time in 16 years, Slay is not sitting at the mayor’s desk inside St. Louis City Hall. After serving longer than any mayor in the 252-year history of the city,

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I’m gonna miss this job every single day for the rest of my life.

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he now sits, having gone back into private practice as an attorney, at the law firm Spencer Fane. One would think that after all these years of sleepless nights and hectic days, it would be easy to step aside, but Slay admits, “I’m gonna miss this job every single day for the rest of my life.” However, in spite of that, and in true form, Slay has humbly walked away.

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ur teenage boys, for the most part, are “good eaters.” They drink the occasional soda and wolf down too many chips, but they also understand they should drink a lot of water and choose healthy foods.

Sure, most kids probably prefer sugary treats to nutritional snacks, but there’s no reason they can’t have both.

The key, in all honesty, involves balancing what the stomach wants with what the body needs – and kids that can do this have better mental health, make better grades and lead happier, healthier lives.

When our children were young, they were pickier. Dinner often consisted of a meal for mom and dad – and another meal for the boys. Most children go through a stage like that where they restrict their food choices. Some whine, cry or throw a tantrum, for example, when presented with broccoli. Parents, don’t indulge such behavior, as it only heightens dinner-table emotionalism.

As a parent, I myself know it can be challenging to get kids to try new foods, especially vegetables. As a therapist, though, I consider it the parents’ job to motivate their children to expand their options. Consistently encouraging children to try a bite or two of new food will at least open their minds to the idea. So parents, simply put the new food on your kids’ plates and request they take a chance (but don’t argue).

As one key to getting young children to try different foods and choose nutrientrich options, model healthy eating habits. If parents prepare unhealthy meals, their children receive the message that it’s acceptable to regularly eat such food. Also, parents, serve appropriate portion sizes – you can have too much of a “good thing.”

While I’m not a big fan of bribery, it can be an effective strategy for food experimentation. However, make sure not to overuse this technique, parents, or you could have future problems. Consider allowing your child to have a special dessert if he or she eats (say) one or two green beans. You can, on the rare occasion, even allow your kids to have some extra screen time if they accept your challenge to try a new dish.

If, despite your best efforts, your child refuses to expand his or her culinary horizons, consult your pediatrician. A 2015 study at Duke University called 3 percent of children “severely selective eaters” and another 20 percent “moderately selective.”

These children run a higher risk for mental health issues (such as anxiety, depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD) than children who have open palates. That’s not to say that picky eating causes psychological issues or vice versa, but there is a definite correlation between diet and mental health.

Not every dinner should include new foods or pressure to try them. Meals mark a time for families to come together and share their day. When families enjoy eating together, kids are more likely to respect their parents’ requests. If, however, most meals focus too much on nutrition, kids will naturally resist. Variety’s not only the spice of life but also an important mealtime philosophy.

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esla, like the Yankees and Kardashians, divides people into two camps, adoration or loathing. Prior to driving the P90D last year, I was firmly in the loathing group in regard to Elon Musk’s radical new automotive firm.

There were two primary reasons for my scorn. First, I’m a dyed-in-the-wool petrolhead, and electric just seems so sterile in comparison. And second, I had never driven the thing (thus, my opinions were entirely based on preconceptions).

I believe my Sept. 15, 2016, story demonstrated just how thoroughly the P90D eviscerated those preconceptions, but questions still remained – questions

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I would often be reminded of in conversations with friends and at the cigar shop. Cars often come up in talk among men, especially when people know they’re talking to a Hot Stuff Automotive Journalist like myself (only kidding). Predictably, when Tesla was mentioned, the same questions were asked: “What’s the range?” and “What about charging on road trips?” and “How do you charge at home?” and so on. Seems everyone knows it’s ridiculously fast and that it’s loaded with 23rd-century technology, but the paradigm shift of gas to electric is so transformative that what it means for day-to-day life is still a head-scratcher for some. I would answer these questions as best I knew how, but because I’d never

taken a Tesla onto the open highway, there was some uncertainty.

So the question was put to Tesla management: Could I take a car on a road trip to Kansas City and back? My expectation of a firm “no” turned into pleasant surprise when they agreed, and shortly after, they were giving me the orientation on a Model X. Underneath, the Model X shares the same chassis and running gear as the Model S Sedan, but it has many surprises in its sleek SUV body. Built into the adorable mini Tesla-shaped key are myriad button combinations that can open or close any of the doors, as they’re all powered. Using the key to open all doors, including the jaw-dropping

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rear Falcon Wing doors, induces a feeling similar to a Pink Floyd laser light display. Once inside, attention is immediately drawn to the equally awe-inspiring front glass, which bends back over the roofline to the point of being directly above your head while seated. This front glass and a hood that falls away completely out of view (there’s no engine under there, after all) easily provide the best forward view of anything built today.

For those seated in front, the look and feel are identical to those of the Model S, just a bit higher. But for the second and third row of passengers, rejoice that your arrangements weren’t an afterthought. No transmission means there’s no center tunnel, which means a flat and low floorboard. So while on the outside the X may appear on the small side for a three-row SUV, inside there’s far more space than anticipated. This also translates into easy ingress to the third row. What an electric drivetrain means for interior space and layout is unquestionably good and results in a far more utilitarian vehicle than expected.

Back to the questions at hand: What’s it like to road trip with a Tesla? Well, on the highway, Autopilot shines best. On Interstate 70 between St. Louis and Kansas City, it performed nearly perfectly, with only a couple of moments of minor confusion where it forced me to take control. Even in those moments, it would have sorted things out and continued, but my level of trust isn’t, and may never be, complete in an autonomous driving solution. Even in times where Autopilot wasn’t engaged, the adaptive cruise control was, and it certainly provided a respite to long stretches.

Music is a big part of long highway drives, at least for this writer. Tesla uses Slacker for streaming, in addition to other options, but it was Slacker that I found myself wishing I had in my own MX-5. Through the massive 17-inch screen, it was responsive and intuitive, giving more channel options than I’ve ever seen in a car.

Overall, it would be near impossible to fault the driving experience of the X, with a quiet cabin, loads of easily accessible tech that’s honestly useful, and a powerplant that you almost never feel working. Put those things together, and the miles pass by effortlessly.

In Tesla nomenclature, the 90 indicates battery size in kilowatt-hour. My P90D Model X is said to have a range of 250 miles, which I would have to say is a bit on the optimistic side. I knew I would have to stop in Columbia to top off the electrons, and once my Kansas City destination was entered into the GPS, it automatically plotted out needed recharging along the way. The Tesla reps helped me install the Tesla Motors app on my Android before I began my trip. (It also operates on iOS.) With this installed, I was able to eat a hoagie at the Jimmy Johns in Columbia while my X sat across the street charging, and it notified me when I had enough juice to continue my journey.

It was roughly the same time it took to eat my lunch, approximately 20 minutes. My first experience with the Tesla Supercharger was easy – and free! (Tesla awards about 1,000 miles of complimentary annual credits, after which a small fee applies.)

Next up would be the needed charging in Kansas City. Since I was staying downtown, and the nearest

Supercharger station was 15 miles east in Independence, Missouri, I decided to try a charge-sharing app, named PlugShare. It uses your location and shows all available electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations nearby, and there were a lot! Being new to the “culture,” I was a bit befuddled by all the different charging options it gave me. After a quick look in the trunk, I found that included were the necessary plug adapters for these different types, and I chose a Chargepoint station directly across the street from where I was staying. It’s a 220-volt-based charging station instead of the much faster 480-volt Tesla Supercharger, but I left the X overnight and by the next morning had topped off the battery. My bill for this charge was exactly $1. There are some commercial charging stations that cost money, like the one I used, but there are also more and more free EV charging stations popping up, like at hotels and banks.

My drive home was more of the same: a car that’s incredibly easy to spend time in and no-fuss fast charging at the Columbia station. Oh, and more Jimmy Johns. What I discovered is there’s a lifestyle to owning an EV, and like any new lifestyle, it comes with an associated learning curve. But this one was quite shallow, and before I had returned to St. Louis, the decision was made that I will own a Tesla one day. If you know me, you’d know that’s as eye furling a comment as if I’d said I’m never eating beef again. Believe me, I’m not ready for petrol to be history. But life with – and in – a Tesla has won my heart.

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he name is already familiar. Beyond that, SSM Health Medical Group has become a practice to which many entrust their wellbeing. Now, with its newest location open on The Boulevard, the medical association might as well be considered a next-door neighbor.

“Being located in the areas of Brentwood, Richmond Heights and Clayton, we have access to a variety of people who can use our services, including students, young families, retirees and a large workforce,” Dr. Cristina Fernandez says. “We’re really excited about [being a part of this] vibrant community.”

SSM Health recognizes the value of integrating into the daily culture and flow of the neighborhood to which it has recently expanded. “As family medical physicians, the community is really important to us,” Fernandez explains. “We focus on getting to know

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people both mentally and physically, from head to toe. We want to know what gyms they use, where they get their food, what schools they [attend], so we can better understand the context these families operate in.”

Fernandez describes the facilities, which are designed to make patients feel at ease. “As soon as you walk in, you are greeted by a lot of natural light [ushering you] into an open welcome area, with the nicest support staff [waiting by],” she says.

“It’s a beautiful space, which will help people feel comfortable in discussing their health care. We want them to feel welcome and supported – and I think [our environment] will help us achieve that. Our proximity to specialists, physical therapist offices and St. Mary’s Hospital is an added benefit. People have access to a variety of medical practices with ours serving as a

center point. And since we’re located in a multiuse area, it really encourages people to bring their families to appointments, which encourages togetherness. They can have lunch across the way.”

The medical team at SSM Health takes a unified approach to communication. “We all really take the time to listen,” Fernandez states. “We want to build individualized relationships for people with all different types of issues and backgrounds.

[Evaluating both] mind and body, we use overall wellness measures to maintain good health. Exercise, nutrition – we do women’s health, pediatrics and geriatrics, as well as management of a lot of chronic diseases. We always focus on ways to stay healthy.”

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In February, the establishment moved from its former digs (basically around the corner) into the renovated, historic Grandel Theatre. In the process, its hours expanded and its menus were revised, with the addition of both lunch and brunch.

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juxtaposing wood and steel textures from the Grove’s SPACE Architecture + Design.

This, incidentally, marks the first phase of the Grandel’s renovation, filling its lobby and common areas with The Dark Room concept; the next phase will involve an outdoor patio and the Grandel’s central stage.

According to executive director Chris Hansen, The Dark Room’s new space allows 30 percent more seating than its previous location at 615 N. Grand Blvd., where it debuted in 2014. It now serves as the first full-service bar and restaurant inside a Kranzberg Arts Foundation venue.

“Relocating The Dark Room around the corner enables us to provide better patron amenities,” says Denise Mueller, who serves as the foundation’s director of hospitality. “We worked a lot on the infrastructure

By Mabel Suen to provide an enhanced experience to our patrons. If you come here to have a glass of wine, you’re giving money directly back to an arts organization.”

In the kitchen, chef Samantha Pretto oversees the revised food menus, embellishing the previously established Mediterranean-inspired, wine-friendly offerings. Prior favorites such as meatballs and a weekly gnocchi program remain, augmented with plenty of additions.

“I really felt the menu needed to fit the space,” says Pretto. “It’s beautiful in here. Beautiful food, beautiful mood – that’s one of the mottos I live by. I also tend to cater more to people with food allergies, so I introduced a few new bowls, including vegan and vegetarian options.”

Lunch includes a pick-two option featuring sandwiches (among them Italian beef and artisan

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The Dark Room

&Dancing A Show at Lughnasa

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By Mark Bretz

grilled cheese), soups (Italian wedding soup, for instance) and salads. Also available separately are flatbreads, such as one topped with spicy braised chicken, hot sauce, garlic, marinated onion, Parmesan, hot sauce and herbed crème fraîche.

Dinner options supplement that list with small plates, shared plates and entrées such as shrimp and “grits” (actually, creamy English white cheddar polenta) and a chimichurri beef bowl with beef confit over basmati rice with herbs, sweet peppers, roasted broccoli and chimichurri.

At the bar, meanwhile, the beer program grew to include international offerings. Overall, the beverage list features more variety, including specialty cocktails and more than 100 wines by the glass and by the bottle – so potential visitors may want to see what (shall we say) develops here before catching Dancing at Lughnasa from Mustard Seed Theatre.

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‌Story: Michael Evans was 7 years old when his Uncle Jack returned to Ireland after decades of missionary work with lepers as a priest in Africa. While in Africa, Jack contracted malaria and was sent home to the Mundy cottage, located on the outskirts of Ballybeg, a fictional town in County Donegal, to convalesce. At least, so went the official reason from the Catholic church overseeing the mission.

Adult Michael recalls that in August 1936, at the start of the Celtic harvest season known as Lughnasa, when Uncle Jack came home “to die” in the cozy family home shared by Michael and Jack’s five maiden sisters. While they’re happy to see Jack, it soon becomes apparent that he’s adopted the ways of the African natives.

Eldest sister Kate, a staunch Catholic, has been the breadwinner of the Mundy clan as a local schoolteacher, supplemented by meager money brought in by quiet sister Agnes and simple-minded Rose with their knitting – income now threatened by a new, nearby factory.

Irrepressible sister Maggie takes care of the household chores, assisted by youngest sister Chris, who had borne Michael out of wedlock with a dashing young Welshman named Gerry Evans. Gerry tends to show up at the Mundy home once a year or so.

Still, when Gerry arrives in that fateful month, Chris again is swept off her feet by his love for dancing and life itself. She knows better than to accept his latest proposal of marriage, though. Gerry – an unsuccessful salesman of gramophones and a failed dance instructor – tinkers with the family’s erratic radio, which, when it’s working, plays Irish folk music and dance tunes.

Life is simple for the Mundy sisters, but they get by, feeding on their hopes for a brighter future. As bleak as their lives already are, however, Michael looks back on the truly cruel circumstances of that long-ago Lughnasa that harvested his family’s fading hopes.

Highlights: Mustard Seed Theatre’s 10th season concludes with Brian Friel’s haunting Irish drama, featuring stellar performances by an ensemble cast given affecting direction by Gary Barker.

Other Info: Friel’s effort garnered Olivier and Tony awards for Best Play in its London and Broadway versions following its 1990 premiere in Dublin. It’s a memory play, with the adult Michael narrating from the side of the stage à la To Kill a Mockingbird. The stifling, lonely lives of the Mundy sisters provide rich opportunities for accomplished performers to cast the characters in their own interpretations. Such is the case with Mustard Seed’s presentation, in which Barker allows Friel’s endearing dialogue to move the story forward at a leisurely but never languid pace.

The technical setting gives the audience access to the Mundy environment before the play begins. Kyra Bishop’s scenic design is accentuated by a handsome backdrop, which takes a path into the Irish hillside from the Mundy cottage occupying the foreground.

This is truly an ensemble effort, with each of the players showing his or her ability to integrate artistic energy into an ingratiating performance. Michael as spoken by Jim Butz sets the tone of the work with his forlorn countenance as he recalls the last happy moments of the Mundy brood, but also delights as Michael the lad, squealing excitedly in conversations with the adults, none of whom ever looks at him directly, instead speaking to a location on the set.

Amy Loui renders Kate with an agonizingly repressed iron will, existing by the book of the Catholic church rather than living freely, wavering only slightly. In sharp contrast is Kelley Weber’s portrayal of Maggie, the free spirit who wonders what might have been when hearing of the faraway life of a schoolmate.

Michelle Hand does wonders as Rose, conveying the protected sister’s simple ways with a face that shows wonder without comprehension. Leslie Wobbe brings out the aching loneliness of Agnes, who comes to life when invited by Gerry to dance. At that same moment, Jennifer Theby Quinn fills Chris’ face with jealousy and hurt, while at other times she instills the character with girlish love for her Welshman.

Gary Glasgow and Richard Strelinger complete the cast as the confused and gone-astray Jack and as the good-hearted but irresponsible Gerry, respectively. The men here clearly aren’t strong personalities, requiring care and cultivation.

Dancing at Lughnasa is a wondrously written yarn tenderly treated by Mustard Seed with devoted direction and impeccable performances which affect every corner of an Irish Catholic heart and beyond.

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Around Town

By Kaitlynn Martin

Sat., April 22

The 20th annual NATIONAL DANCE WEEK ST. LOUIS begins with a free outdoor event at Grand Center. Modern American Dance Company, the 2017 National Dance Week Honorary Dance Company, is featured in a special performance.

Ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and modern disciplines, as well as Chinese, African, Middle Eastern and Indian dances, are included, with more than 12 dance troupes expected to perform. Keith Tyrone Williams, who serves as the chair of theater at Grand Center Arts Academy in St. Louis, emcees the event. 12 p.m. nationaldanceweekstl.com.

Tue., April 25

St. Charles City-County Library and Left Bank Books present Karen White in a BOOK DISCUSSION of her new novel, The Night the Lights Went Out, at the library’s Spencer Road branch. The event is free, but reservations are required at youranswerplace.org. Also, proof of purchase of White’s book from Left Bank is required to enter the signing line. White, a bestselling author with more than 20 novels, has received positive reviews for The Night the Lights Went Out as an “atmospheric and entertaining look at the friends who keep your secrets – and the friends who keep you guessing until it’s too late.” 7 p.m.

314-367-6731 and left-bank.com.

Sun., April 23

The Saint Louis Zoo hosts EARTH DAY: PARTY FOR THE PLANET, where guests can enjoy keeper chats, educational activities, live entertainment and more. Unwanted cellphones, accessories and other handheld electronics are collected by the St. Louis chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers. A booth run by teen volunteers of Zoo ALIVE promotes the #byetobags initiative that encourages individuals to switch from plastic bags to reusable bags. Admission to the Saint Louis Zoo and Earth Day is free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. stlouisearthday.org.

Sun., April 23

The Centene Charitable Foundation presents the 2017 ST. LOUIS BACH FESTIVAL. Both free and ticketed events are held throughout the city to celebrate Bach’s famous portfolio of work.

Education and outreach opportunities, as well as collaborations with local arts organizations, take place throughout the festival. Sunday features The Spiritual Bach – a concert of Bach’s organ pieces paired with African-American spirituals. Soprano Marlissa Hudson and organist Marvin Mills are featured at the event, held at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church. $20. 3 p.m. 314-652-2224 or bachsociety.org.

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Mon., April 24

St. Louis Public Radio’s “… and the Kitchen Sink” event series, Maryville Talks Books and Left Bank Books present motivational speaker and author Jen Sincero for a BOOK DISCUSSION about her new offering, You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth, at UMSL at Grand Center in the St. Louis Public Radio Community Room. Purchase of an event ticket includes a copy of Sincero’s book and access to the cash bar. You Are a Badass at Making Money draws on her “transformation … from a woman living in a converted garage with tumbleweeds blowing through her bank account to a woman who travels the world in style.” $28. 7 p.m. 314-367-6731 and left-bank.com/sincero.

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By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos provided by the Bach Society of Saint Louis

After a lengthy hiatus, the St. Louis Bach Festival returns to tempt music devotees to go for Baroque.

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ohann Sebastian Bach scares the snot out of a lot of folks, but with its monthlong 2017 festival, the Bach Society of Saint Louis seeks to provide musical (and mucosal) solace even to the most nervous of J.S.B. newbies.

“Although Bach can rightly be called a genius, he didn’t compose for other geniuses – he wrote his music to speak directly to you and me,” explains Dr. A. Dennis Sparger, the society’s music director and conductor, regarding the festival, which opened yesterday and which runs through May 21.

Well, yeah, OK, but.

We’re not contemplating Beethoven here – no friendly bust topping the toy piano of Schroeder in Peanuts. Moreover, we’re not contemplating Mozart – no cackling vivacity from actor Tom Hulce in director Miloš Forman’s unlikely 1984 cinematic blockbuster, Amadeus.

And we’re not contemplating Brahms – no … well, he wrote a lullaby, for pity’s sake.

No, we’re contemplating Bach, who, in portrait after portrait from the time, looked as stern and unforgiving as an old-school hanging judge and who, in his 65 years, achieved rockstar status two centuries before rock-and-roll even came into existence.

Hilariously, for instance, his surname alone earns a discrete entry (as B-AC-H) in The New Harvard Dictionary of Music as a

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succession of pitches in the context of German nomenclature, and The Norton/ Grove Concise Encyclopedia of Music rhapsodizes, “He opened up new dimensions in virtually every department of creative work to which he turned, in format, musical quality and technical demands.”

(In true rock-star fashion, Norton/Grove adds, Bach also found the time and energy to sire seven children with his first wife and another 13 with his second.)

Fortunately, Sparger expands on his informal primer on the composer.

“From 1717 to 1723, all of his compositions were written to please a musically well-trained prince, but everything else was heard by common people, either in a church or a coffeehouse,” he says. “Some of his music sounds rather complicated – think chess instead of checkers – but other pieces are direct, emotional and easily accessible. It’s wonderful to discover all the differences that can be found in his large body of compositions.

“Most of us realize that to get something out of a book, a novel, we first have to invest some time to get some background and a sense of plot. In music, we also have to invest some time to allow our skills of concentration to develop and discover what magic can be found.

“One of the things the Bach Society does best is present music in smaller venues where the listener can see the performers and feel a closeness to the music that’s being made. We often meet with our audiences after a performance to discuss what they observed. Our wonderful soloists, selected from the best rising stars in the nation, are also available to meet with audience members.

“In the end, it’s about great music that allows people to connect with other people, to experience the same or similar emotions and, most of all, to feel it together.”

Melissa Payton, the society’s executive director, highlights another reason for jubilation among area classical devotees. “The Bach festival used to be a huge part of our history, but it hasn’t been performed in decades,” she says. “So just the fact that it exists – with a goal of continuing it each year – is huge!”

Sparger agrees and enlarges on Payton’s comment.

“While the St. Louis Bach Festival has been an important part of our history since our second season, in 1942, it took a long break nearly 20 years ago because of funding difficulties,” he says. “But the last several years have seen a growth in audiences as well as individual and corporate support, culminating in a very successful 75th anniversary last year.” The success of that diamond anniversary helped restore the sparkle to the festival’s return this year.

“Our board of directors is committed to marching forward and helping the Bach Society reach more lives in our region with the great music we perform,” Sparger continues. “When we posed the idea of resurrecting the Bach festival, they were thrilled by the challenge and the opportunity.

“Since we hadn’t organized a festival in many years, we quickly learned they take more planning than we imagined. But we’re so excited by how this festival will affect our fellow St. Louisans, we’re already talking about 2018.”

In that mode, Payton summarizes the festival’s goals and, at the risk of

naming favorites, sketches aspects of this year’s festival that most excite her as an individual.

“We’re using the festival not only to celebrate the breadth of Bach’s works but [also] to introduce our community to the music of Bach in new and creative ways,” she says. “The festival has also allowed us to open up the door of collaboration with other arts organizations in the community, including The Sheldon, Union Avenue Opera and the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society. I’m personally very excited about three unique events.”

The first of those events, The Spiritual Bach, partners Bach’s organ works with African-American spirituals. “Both styles of music help the listener to get to a place of hope out of a place of despair,” Payton says, “demonstrating how music can help us face the challenges of our own time, connecting us and speaking from the heart to the heart.”

Bach & Jazz, Payton’s second favorite, showcases the composer’s improvisational skills and emphasizes similarities between his music and jazz for “a better understanding of how the ‘Master of Baroque’ continues to influence modern jazz.”

Regarding her third favorite, Coffee With Bach, Payton says: “Coffee has been loved and worshipped like few other beverages. Bach was also apparently a coffee enthusiast and even wrote a witty ‘mini-opera’ about the beloved drink called the Coffee Cantata.”

On the subject of those three events and the festival’s other six in the next four weeks, Sparger provides insight into the creation of the festival’s final bill.

“Melissa and I worked together in selecting the types of programs and collaborations we wanted to include,” he says. “After that, Melissa took the lead in making the contacts, selecting the dates and venues, creating the promotional materials and bringing it all together.

“My efforts for the Bach festival are directed more toward two of the events.

For the past few years, concertmaster Lenora-Marya Anop and I have discussed altering our chamber music program to a ‘Bach by candlelight’ evening to highlight several of our orchestra members, and the Bach festival presented the perfect time to make this move.

“For many years, I have been interested in programming Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, a work known to be his most joyful and delightful piece. However, because our annual Christmas Candlelight Concert must include carols and the candlelight procession [that] is the highlight of that concert, we could never include this extended major work in this special evening. The Bach festival provided the perfect opportunity to finally present this entire work.”

In that the Christmas Oratorio comprises six parts and reportedly approaches three hours, though, Sparger does make one confession, about a concession.

“To be honest,” he concludes, “I’m making a few minor cuts to bring the performance time down to a comfortable ‘sit’ for the audience!”

Bach Society of Saint Louis, 314-652-2224, bachsociety.org

a stroll in the Grove Beyond manifold other accolades and accomplishments, the Bach Society of Saint Louis’ Dr. A. Dennis Sparger has contributed to one of the most monumental and distinguished authorities published in the new millennium.

Specifically, Sparger wrote the entry on a lutenist and composer named Andrzej Hakenberger for the 2001 edition of the 29-volume New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians.

“Long before I was invited to join the Bach Society as its sixth music director and conductor [in 1986], I wrote my doctoral dissertation on an obscure Polish composer from the early 17th century,” Sparger recalls. “The music of Andrzej Hakenberger is much closer to the style of Giovanni Gabrieli and other Italian composers who excelled in the polychoral music that was the latest rage at that time. In fact, it was the opulent sound of Hakenberger’s music that secured him a position at St. Mary’s Church in Gdańsk (Danzig).”

As a measure of Hakenberger’s obscurity, Wikipedia – the digital fount of all information or something approximating information – includes no entry on him.

“It’s because of the dissertation that I was invited to provide the article on him and his music for the New Grove Dictionary,” Sparger continues. “But his work does not at all resemble the music of Bach, other than it was written in service to God.” Wryly, Sparger concludes, “We have performed a few of his pieces over the years, and every spring I get a royalty check for about $12 for my publications of a few Hakenberger motets!”

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Program (and musical) notes The Bach Society of Saint Louis’ 2017 St. Louis Bach Festival comprises nine events, both free and ticketed, throughout St. Louis: In the Young Artist Recital, the Bach Society Young Artists present their favorite Bach solos and highlights from their operatic and oratorio repertoire. Presented in collaboration with the Couts Music Series, this free event takes place April 30 at 4 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church in the Central West End.

The Classical Guitar Concert, presented in collaboration with the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, showcases favorite Bach melodies transcribed for a guitar. It takes place May 7 at 3 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church in Town and Country.

Tickets cost $15 apiece.

The Spiritual Bach, which features soprano Marlissa Hudson and organist Marvin Mills, juxtaposes the composer’s organ works with African-American spirituals. It takes place this Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m. at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church. Tickets cost $20 apiece.

Bach Chamber Music by Candlelight offers a fullimmersion experience of the composer’s chamber music in an intimate setting. It takes place May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Church of St. Michael & St. George in Clayton. Tickets cost $25 apiece.

Bach & Jazz spotlights the similarities between improvised jazz and the composer’s music, and takes place May 9 at 6 p.m. at Jazz at the Bistro in St. Louis proper. Tickets cost $35 apiece.

Coffee With Bach attendees can enjoy java and doughnuts before hearing Bach’s Coffee Cantata, his famed mini-opera, and other favorites from the classical and musical-theater repertoire.

Presented in collaboration with The Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries and Union Avenue Opera, this event takes place May 17 at 9 a.m. at the former, and tickets cost $18 apiece.

Attendees to the free Vocal Master Class can learn to sing and love Baroque recitative. Presented in collaboration with Saint Louis University’s music program, this event takes place May 8 at 3 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier College Church on the university’s campus.

For the free Christmas in Leipzig Lecture, Bach specialist David Gordon describes the origins of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and its 1734 premiere. This event takes place May 21 at 1:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood.

The chorus and orchestra present Bach’s rarely heard Christmas Oratorio with soloists Kim Leeds, Stephen Morscheck, Sherezade Panthaki and Kyle Stegall.

This finale to the festival also takes place May 21, at 3 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood.

Tickets cost between $25 and $45 apiece.

Those wishing ticket information should visit bachsociety.org or call 314-652-BACH. LadueNews.com | April 21, 2017

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FLOORING/TILE HARDWOODZ Specializing in Installation, Sanding and Refinishing of Hardwood Floors.

Call for FREE Estimate

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314-962-7666 shawn@therefindestate.com 2525 S. Brentwood Blvd • Brentwood, MO, 63144

Direct Purchase • Estate Sales • Appraisals

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GUTTERS 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

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Semi-retired RN willing to work as caregiver. Experience w/ Cancer, Stroke, Dementia, Hospice & Parkinson. Companionship, Shopping, Doctors visits.

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HELP WANTED

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LAWN & GARDEN

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SPRING is HERE...

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

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THE LIST GOES ON!

ASTON - PARKER PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting Wallpaper Removal Insured, 35 Years Experience Free Estimates Call 314-766-2952 or 314-766-2962 alstonparker@hotmail.com

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial

FREE ESTIMATES

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(DRYVIT, EIFS SYSTEM repairs & new application) Also drywall, taping & repairs.

220th ENGINEER'S, LLC 314-220-3638

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Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer

O’BRIEN PAINTING & DECORATING, INC.

For a FREE estimate call

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Tuckpointing Brickwork ï Stonework Plaster ï Drywall Painting ï Carpentry Siding ï Gutters ï Roofing Chimney Leaks Stopped Guaranteed

Call Ken Today!

636-674-5013

REMODEL & REPAIR Power Washing,Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing.

Insured. Free Est. 40yrs Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511 PRECISION REMODELING Room Additions, Decks, Bathrooms, Kitchens & so much more. Interior & Exterior.

Free Estimates! Fully Insured.

Call Bob (314) 799-4633 or Jim (314) 799-4630 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

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Landscape Design, Installation & Maintenance NOW ADDING NEW CUSTOMERS FOR 2017 Complete Estate Management Maintenance: ï Mowing ï Mulching ï Plantings ï Bed Work ï Drainage Solutions ï Seed and Sod ï Annual Turf Care Packages Outdoor Living: ï Patios ï Fire Features ï Retaining Walls ï Water Features ï Native Landscapes ï Driveways and Walkways Call Today for Estimate

"THE" Painting Contractor in St.Louis Professional Tradesman Exterior & Interior Painting Power Washing, Decks & Homes Paperhanging, Taping & Finishing Call Jess Today @ 314-570-1908 vanderbiltconstruction@yahoo.com Check us out on Facebook

Grass Cutting • Fertilize Grass Complete Maintenance Bed Maintenance Brick & Stone Work • Irrigation 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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting • Power Washing Wallpapering • Plastering

40 Years Experience Fully Insured • References J. KEVIN O'BRIEN, PRESIDENT

314-481-3500

John The Painter LLC Master Tradesman Fine Interior Painting Excellent Preparation Since 1984 314-966-6463 JC PAINTS Interior/Exterior Painting, Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured.

Call John for a Free Estimate!

Reliable Lawn Care Service 4th Cut FREE Call us today (314) 608-5588

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Weekly Lawn Mowing and Gardening.

314-243-6784

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314-827-5664 www.TRCoutdoor.com

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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

Yucko's

Garden Design, Planting, Mulching and Maintenance.

Also Painting and Decks.

Free Estiments.

Your Poop Scoop 'n Service Free Estimates - No Contracts

Jack 314-502-5776

www.yuckos.com

314-770-1500

Cut Right Lawn & Landscaping Bonded, insured, full service, free estimate. Weekly mowing, mulching & bed clean up, tree pruning, retaining walls. I can do it all!

Call Martin 314-359-8327 Polo's Lawn & Landscape Inc Retaining Walls, Paver Patios, Leaf and Snow Removal, Backyard Cleanup, Trees & Sod. Staining Decks by brush.

Free Estimates 314-280-2779

MASONRY/CONCRETE Atek | The Masonry Pros Brick-Block-Stone Repaired-Rebuilt-Restored Licensed - Insured | Free Estimates Online @: stlbrickrepair.com Call/Text: 314-629-2283

PLASTERING BORRELLI PLASTERING Standard, Ornamental, Skim Coat & Venetian Plastering. Plaster Patches. Stucco, Stone, Tile, Outdoor Kitchens, Retaining Walls, Drywall & Design. Insured, 30+yrs Experience. Free Estimates.

636-696-7110

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT I will give $125 of my personal Referral Commission to anyone who is approved signing a 1yr apartment rental lease to one of biggest & best quality/updated apts in the entire St. Louis County area!! Call A.S.A.P. 314-892-1765

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REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Ladue #3 Bennington 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath, Full Bsmt and 2 Car Garage.

AS IS - $2000/mo

Call 314-973-7688

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FOR SALE - 80 ACRE FARM in Northern Lincoln County, 70 miles from I-64 at Innerbelt, with refurbished 3BR home, barn and plenty of farm implements. Prime Deer and Turkey hunting or perfect week-end retreat. $420,000.

Shown by appointment only, call Bill at 314-440-7244.

SERVICES 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

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.

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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!

BRIAN'S HAULING "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

Trees Trimmed & Removed

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

(636) 274-1378

ACCOUNTING/TAXES SENIOR SERVICES HVAC SPRING CLEANUP & MULCHING 314-243-6784 MCGREEVY PIANO And we'd LOVE TO MEET YOU! óóóóóóóóóóóóó INFORMATIONAL EVENTS WEEKLY —CALL TODAY! óóóóóóóóóóóóó THE SHERIDAN AT CREVE COEUR a Senior Lifestyle community OPENING SOON MEMORY CARE CALL 314-930-2632 TODAY óóóóóóóóóóóóó Signature Collection THE SHERIDAN AT CHESTERFIELD a Senior Lifestyle community OPENING SUMMER 2017 ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE CALL 636-385-5101 TODAY óóóóóóóóóóóóó THE SHERIDAN AT LAUMEIER PARK a Senior Lifestyle community OPENING SOON ASSISTED LIVING MEMORY CARE CALL 314-296-4322 TODAY óóóóóóóóóóóóó SENIORLIFESTYLE.COM Pet Friendly Shall be applying for Assisted Living License

SERVICES MIKE'S GARAGE DOOR Repair & Installation Quality Work!

20yrs Exp. References

Mike 314-265-4568 Fully Insured ï Work Guaranteed

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314-335-9177

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ROOFING Take on any roof! Slate, Clay Tile & Shingles. Also Soffit, Fascia, Gutter Repairs and Gutter Cleaning. Over 30yrs Exp. Fully Insured. No house too tall & No job too small 220th ENGINEER'S, LLC 314-220-3638

TREES

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

We are Bartel’s Estate Gallery, the premier buyer of second hand jewelry and diamonds! We pay TOP PRICES and offer SAME DAY PAYMENTS... We also offer a huge selection of estate jewelry and loose diamonds at great prices and FREE verbal appraisals.. It’s a definite win-win. Buy or Sell...Bartel’s Estate Gallery.

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Mirelli Tuckpointing LLC Solid Tuckpointing and Spotpointing w/Color Match.

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wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

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Free Estimates. References Avail.

Call today 314-517-3683 or email kim.jones.stl@gmail.com

TREES

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Color Match Experts Power Washing Silicon Waterproofing Owner on site to insure CUSTOMER SATISFACTION No Job Too Small • 35yrs Exp. Senior Discount • Fully Insured

314-365-4241

Honesty • Integrity • Value Since 1980

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WINDOWS M&P Window Washing & Gutter Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning & Minor Repair • Window Cleaning • Reasonable • Free Estimate • Dependable • Insured • Ref's • 34yrs Exp. • Angie's List Paul, 314-805-6102 Mark, 314-805-7367

Brooks Tuckpointing Inc. Chimney Repair, Glass Blocks, Brick Block, Stone & Stucco.

Waterproofing. Insured.

40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates.

314-910-3132 636-797-2947

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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

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