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INSIDE DESIGN Brian Yount of Mosby Building Arts lends his expertise in a consideration of the bathtub – once a mainstay of the American abode, now increasingly a fixture involving manifold decisions for a homeowner for the present and the future alike.

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The Trio: Raj Reprise Inside Design Feature: Pool Procedures

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The Daily Feature:

JAN SCOTT

LN favorite Alice Handelman profiles Jan Scott, board president of the American Association of University Women Missouri, which seeks to eradicate “educational and economic barriers so that all women and girls have a fair chance.”

ST. LOUIS FINE PRINT, RARE BOOK AND PAPER ARTS FAIR

On Trend Beauty Buzz Feature: Emerge Pop-Up Boutique

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Game ON! Kids MD Crossword Puzzle Feature: Jan Scott

This weekend, St. Louis’ underappreciated Mercantile Library holds its 11th annual St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair, as detailed in this feature by LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach.

On the cover 12 In August 2016, Rossman School kicked off a yearlong celebration of its centennial. This commemoration included the school’s March 11 centennial gala, at which nearly 350 people gathered to recognize the milestone. Pictured on the cover are Nathaniel Booth and Sydney Starks interviewing 1995 Rossman alumnus Brian Bauer. Photo by Sarah Conroy. The story begins on page 12.

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Dinner & A Show Around Town Art and Soul Feature: St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair

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EDITOR ‌WHEN MY HUSBAND AND I FIRST BEGAN THE SEARCH FOR OUR NEW home, he had high hopes that our dream house would include a pool. Although I wasn’t opposed to having a pool, it wasn’t a make-or-break feature for me. As it turns out, the home we both fell in love with did have a pool – which is great, except neither one of us knows a thing about maintaining one.

So you can imagine that I was more than ecstatic to read this week’s Abode feature, starting on p. 33.

In this story, LN contributing writer Brittany Nay speaks to local pool and landscaping professionals who offer tips about how to open and maintain your pool. We hope you enjoy this informative feature and find it useful – helping you to keep your pool clean, safe and enjoyable all summer long.

And in this week’s Style section, LN contributing writer Connie Mitchell introduces you to a unique new weekend fashion and retail pop-up concept featuring local artisans and designers. Starting on p. 44, Mitchell shares the inspiration behind Emerge Pop-Up Boutique, the vendors it will feature from week to week and so much more. We hope that you enjoy this feature and that it inspires you to support local makers in our community.

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Editor’s Corner The word around town Congrats to Steve Steinbruegge,

Congratulations to Beyond Housing, a

a financial adviser with

comprehensive community development

Renaissance Financial, for being

nonprofit, for being recognized by the

awarded the Brian H. Early

Missouri Community Forestry Council

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and Missouri Department of Conservation

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association dedicated to promoting

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the professional development

projects that demonstrate a sustained

needs and leadership skills of

effort to care for trees in Missouri.

first-line and front-line leaders

Beyond Housing focuses on revitalizing

in the insurance, investment and

and community-building efforts for

financial services industry.” The

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award is presented to financial

municipalities that make up

advisers who are engaged in the

the Normandy School

recruitment, development and

Collaborative district in

ongoing training of advisers.

north St. Louis County.

A huge shoutout to three young friends – Miles, Gray and Jack – who each turned 9 years old within the same week.

Instead of asking for gifts and guests to attend their joint birthday party, though, Miles, Gray and Jack requested guests bring items for the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is the largest food pantry in St. Louis County, serving more than 7,000 people every month. The joint birthday party resulted in a donation of four large bags full of food items. Great job, boys!

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ROSSmAN SCHOOL

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o much can happen in a century. But Rossman School in Creve Coeur has stood the test of 100 years, providing extraordinary education to kids age 4 through sixth grade. In summer 2016, the school began its yearlong celebration of this milestone, kicking off the party with a family picnic in September. Since then, the school has hosted a variety of events, including its big gala, a day of service and a spirit week in March.

Pat Shipley, Rossman’s head of school, says the school was started in 1917 on the foundation of rigorous academics, and this is still a focus today.

“One hundred years later, we’re that same school with a strong commitment to our academics,” Shipley says. “It’s part of the fabric of our school. We also live by our guide-words of honesty, respect, kindness and responsibility.

Everybody knows those guide-words, from the youngest to the oldest students.

It’s a commitment for all of us.”

The independent, coeducational prep school has around 225 students from 30 different ZIP codes. Shipley says Rossman is an “intentionally small” school, which allows the teachers and staff to get to know the students well and meet their academic needs during their years at the school.

“There are many opportunities our teachers have to get to know each child, like eating lunch with them and monthly gatherings for our School Family Program,” Shipley says.

The March 11 gala was truly a night to remember for the Rossman family.

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It was the perfect opportunity for current and former members of the Rossman community to gather and celebrate what 100 years means to the school.

“It was such a fantastic evening,” Shipley notes. “We had about 340 people present who have a special attachment to Rossman.”

Though the year of celebration draws to a close this summer, Rossman still has plans for a Distinguished Alumni Awards presentation this fall. These awards are presented every five years to men and women who exemplify the values taught by Rossman: leadership, citizenship, creativity, humanity and love of learning. Past recipients include Kimmy Brauer, Senator Thomas Eagleton, Bill Orthwein, and the Buck family: Carole Buck, Joe Buck and Julie Brooks.

Rossman’s small, close-knit community helps to build lifelong relationships between the school and many of its alumni. The centennial celebration provided unique opportunities for these former students to engage with current students.

For instance, members of the school’s 100th graduating class interviewed alumni from across the decades. To see what alumni had to say about their alma mater, visit rossmanschool.org/interviews.

As for the future, Shipley says she believes the school is “perfectly positioned” to launch into the next 100 years. With a five-year strategic plan, the faculty, staff and families of the school are ready to get started on the next century.

Rossman School, 12660 Conway Road, St. Louis, 314-434-5877, rossmanschool.org

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ROSSMAN SCHOOL ALUMNI

Spotlight

Brian Bauer Class of 1995

Rossman coaches students in ways to better themselves and prepares them for success later in life.

I left Rossman with self-confidence, critical-thinking skills and a drive toward further learning and self-improvement that has served me well. With the right mix of inspiration and STEM education, current students will be able to work wonders in areas such as biomedicine, software, manufacturing, energy and space exploration. Their seats at the table are already starting to form; they just need the drive and education to be ready when they get there.

Brian Bauer is a systems engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab with more than a decade of research and design experience in the fields of space systems engineering, high-altitude ballooning and autonomous systems. As fault protection/autonomy lead, Brian played a critical role in saving NASA’s New Horizons mission in July 2016 when communications suddenly stopped days before the spacecraft’s encounter with Pluto.

erin engelhardt Orf Class of 2000 The ‘Rossman Rules’ – kindness, honesty, respect and responsibility – were deeply instilled in me while I was at Rossman. Having those core values influenced what I wanted to do, who I wanted to become and my desire to give back to my community.

Erin Engelhardt Orf is a pediatrics resident at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. A graduate of Georgetown University and the University of missouri-Columbia School of medicine, she also is a former emergency medical technician and Washington University research technician.

As director of the Engelhardt Family Foundation since 2010, Erin leads the foundation in its mission to support a number of causes, including education and the arts.

lanny JOnes Class of 1955 At Rossman, I had what I now know to be the single most important educational experience of my life: I learned to read. And I was taught by teachers who gave me the confidence to be curious and keep on reading. Books help the inner self make sense of the outer world, and for me, with unreliable hearing even as a little boy, reading was a particularly valuable tool in learning to grasp the world with confidence.

Lanny Jones is an award-winning author, former head editor of Money and People magazines and the winner of the 2015 Time Inc. Lifetime Achievement Award. Under Lanny’s direction, Money won three National magazine Awards, and People launched three new magazines: Who? Weekly, InStyle and People en Español. A professor of advanced nonfiction throughout his career, Lanny’s book Great Expectations: America and the Baby Boom Generation coined the phrase “baby boomer.”

Jessica gOldBerg Class of 2011 In addition to fostering a lifelong love of learning, the rigorous academic program at Rossman inculcates time-management skills, organizational strategies and invaluable study habits necessary to thrive in a challenging and competitive secondary school. Additionally, Rossman’s superlative character education program lays the foundation for its students to act honorably, responsibly and independently.

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Jessica Goldberg, a John Burroughs School senior, co-founded Performing for Pencils at just 15 years old. The nonprofit organization provides disadvantaged students with the supplies they need to be successful learners by hosting an annual high school community talent show that has raised more than $73,000 in three years. For her work with Performing for Pencils, Jessica was recently honored with the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award and the Princeton Prize in Race Relations.

Ben WOOds Class of 2000 Rossman, perhaps most importantly, taught me to write clearly. My teachers gave me the creative and analytical skills, which, honed at John Burroughs and later Vanderbilt, allowed me to pursue a career as a journalist despite having no formal training. Rossman also stresses the importance of empathy and respect for others. Only by valuing others as equals was I able to embrace the people and culture of Cambodia, a country still reeling from decades of colonialism, genocide and war.

Ben Woods recently returned to the U.S. after six years in Cambodia, where he was a journalist and later executive editor of The Cambodia Daily newspaper, as well as a photographer embedded with Cambodia’s main opposition party. Now marketing director for the Camping and Education Foundation, Ben numbers among his accomplishments completing a 1,000-mile five-man canoe expedition to the Arctic Ocean in 2013.

12 Carrswold in Clayton $1,950,000 6 Bedrooms, 4 Full & 2 Half Baths Total Living Area: 6,858 Square Feet Architecturally important home in a most desirable Clayton location! Impressive interior features including wonderful high ceilings, arched doorways, terrazzo and hardwood floors, beautiful millwork, built-in cabinetry, panel doors, and wrought iron banisters. Incredible renovated butler’s pantry and kitchen opens to the 2011 addition of a wonderful breakfast area and family room with tray ceiling, recessed lighting, gas fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry, and wall of 3 sets of glass French doors opening to stone patio and lovely private back yard. The kitchen has large center island with breakfast bar, under counter microwave and warming drawer. Other features include granite counters, Dacor stainless steel double ovens, 48 inch SubZero refrigerator, Butler’s Pantry with granite, U Line beverage cooler and extra cabinetry. Main floor laundry. Upstairs find 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths. Recently renovated master bath is fabulous with white cabinets, Carrara marble, separate shower, tub and double sinks. Large walk-in closet plumbed for washer/dryer. 3-car garage, private pool, and patios, irrigation system, security system and back-up generator.

Price: $675,000 I Bedrooms: 4 I Baths: 3 I 2,475 Square Feet

Price: $599,000 I Bedrooms: 3 I Baths: 2.5 I Total Living Area: 2,863 Square Feet

1 North Covington Meadow Road in Ladue Schools

48 Hanley Downs in Richmond Heights

Wonderful one-story home on private lane is loaded with charm. Covered front porch is inviting and adds character. Upon entry you are wowed by vaulted great room with fireplace and flanking glass doors thatead to a lovely brick terrace. Wet bar/butler’s pantry leads to the dining area and kitchen. Renovated kitchen has lots of custom cabinetry including 2 pantry cabinets and granite counters. Striking triple window over the sink looks out to the fenced back yard with pool.

Stainless steel KitchenAid appliances include 48 inch built-in refrigerator, 2 dishwasher drawers, gas range with 2 ovens and built-in microwave. Dining area is adjacent and open to the kitchen, but feels like a more separate space due to the crown molding and tray ceiling. Master bedroom is spacious and comfortable with tray ceiling and built-ins. Master bath has double sinks, whirlpool and separate shower. Walk-in closet. Main floor laundry closet. Dry basement for storage. 2014 roof. Home warranty.

Impeccable home with so much traditional charm plus today’s updatesand living spaces. Outstanding kitchen has Haas custom cabinetry, handsome Cambria quartz counters, breakfast bar, large farm sink, Wolf 6 burner stainless steel gas range with center grill and double ovens, striking ceramic tile backsplash and pot filler, Bosch stainless steel dishwasher, built-in Brew Express coffee maker, stainless steel built-in KitchenAid refrigerator, and cozy window seat. Center island has 2nd sink and Avanti wine cooler... all opening to a sunny family room with 3 walls of windows and French doors to exterior. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout most of the house which is accented with crown molding, picture molding, and chair rail. 3 large bedrooms upstairs and 2 full baths. Hall bath with luxurious shower and large master bath. Lower level boasts a gas fireplace and large rec room with office niche. Private yard, large deck and 2-car garage. Thoughtfully and lovingly renovated with attention to detail!

Gai Lowell Listing Agent 314.706.4644

Susan Holden Listing Agent 314.503.3345

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10270 Kinsella in Ladue Luxury Ladue home on private lane. Graceful home sits high on secluded 2+ acre lot among Ladues’ other grand estates. Open floor plan is ideal for entertaining. Formal areas are gracious and flow beautifully towards the open informal living areas.

Gourmet kitchen adjoins the breakfast and hearth rooms and features deck access overlooking lush grounds. The opulent 1st floor master bedroom has his/her closets and expansive bathroom with the finest materials. The 2nd floor features 4 additional large bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

Premium amenities include soaring ceiling heights, custom millwork, front and back stair cases, hardyboard siding, new maintenance free deck, walkout lower level with wine cellar, bar, theater, kitchen, exercise room, 6th bedroom with bath and multiple family/game areas. Oversized 3-car garage adjoins the large laundry room and locker area with custom cabinetry and half bath.

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Price: $1,395,000 I Bedrooms: 4 I Baths: 3.5 I Total Living Area: 4,892 Square Feet

Price: $3,600,000 l Bedrooms: 6 I Baths: 9 Full & 3 Half I Total Living Area: 15,748 Square Feet

5 Downey Lane in Ladue Schools

11 Upper Whitmoor Drive in Weldon Spring

This spectacular custom built home situated on a private lane has all the right spaces to live and entertain effortlessly.

The home is filled with custom touches like in-ceiling speakers, crown molding, wainscoting and high end flooring throughout. The gourmet eat-in kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances and a huge center island that includes seating, a sink and plenty of storage. The main floor master suite is grand and includes a gorgeous granite-clad bathroom with his & her vanities, air jetted whirlpool tub, his & her closets and a large walk-in shower with dual shower heads. Upstairs you will find a big bonus room complete with gas fireplace, built-in bookcases and speakers.

Spectacular residence with a phenomenal view on 3.56 acres! The custom quality craftsmanship combined with the natural light this 1.5-story offers gorgeous features for today’s buyer such as: 10 foot ceilings, elevator to all 3 levels, expansive top-of-the-line chef’s 2-story kitchen/breakfast/hearth room overlooking the 36 hole golf course, stunning lanai with custom grill and massive stone fireplace, and built-in pool/spa and waterfall area. Main floor master suite has his/her customized dressing rooms and luxury master bath. Port cochere and 6-car garage, wine room on the main level, detailed library off the foyer with 2 sets of French doors to front terrace add to the ongoing list!

Kathleen Lovett Listing Agent 314.610.7408

Laura Donovan Listing Agent 314.229.8978

Susan Hurley Listing Agent 314.308.6636

Price: $949,000 I Bedrooms: 4 I Baths: 2.5 I 3,427 Square Feet

Price: $1,935,000 I Bedrooms: 4 I Baths: 4 Full & 2 Half I Total Living Area: 5,439 Square Feet

4 Winding Brook Lane in Ladue

12 Clermont Lane in Ladue

Home has been transformed by the current owners. Each room is a treat with exceptional details like refinished oak floors, crown molding, custom lighting and Emtek door hardware/locks, knobs and hinges. The kitchen boasts solid cherry cabinets, Brazilian granite counter tops, a spectacular glass back splash, under cabinet lighting, top-of-the-line KitchenAid appliances and much more. The family room has vaulted wood ceiling, built-in bookcases and a gas fireplace. The master suite is a private retreat with a large custom built walk-in closet and a sitting room that opens to a patio. The backyard is a true oasis and offers spectacular outdoor living and entertaining spaces with oversized patios.

Linda Benoist Listing Agent 314.504.5495

Lisa Coulter Listing Agent 314.941.2883

On a 1.88 acre gorgeous, park-like property sits a magnificent English Tudor where architectural details of yesterday seamlessly combine with updates and additions for today’s living. A step down living room with terrazzo floors, lead pane windows, gas fireplace and over nine foot ceilings adjoins a new study with built-in bookcases and cabinetry.

The chef’s kitchen with large center island, Wood-Mode cabinetry, and top-of-the-line appliances opens to a bright and cheery breakfast room and hearth room. The luxurious main floor master bedroom suite and bath offers his and hers walk-in closets with built-ins, French doors to the terrace. Heated pool,main floor laundry and bluestone terrace.

Peggy Dozier Listing Agent 314.974.6990

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ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY

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SAINT LOUIS CRISIS NURSERY

MARY RANKEN JORDAN SOCIETY

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St. Louis Symphony

2017 GALA CELEBRATION

Photos and story by David Anderson

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he St. Louis Symphony celebrated David Halen’s 25 years with the orchestra as its concertmaster at its annual gala. The black-tie fundraiser took place at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis on March 25. Gala guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, dancing and a special performance by the symphony’s music director, David Robertson, and members of the orchestra.

The gala also featured a video detailing Halen’s impact on the symphony and the St. Louis community. In addition, members of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra performed. Co-chairing the event were Steve and Katie Schankman, Maggie Gadell and Ron Kruszewski. The gala was sponsored by Sam and Marilyn Fox, Stifel and World Wide Technologies’ David and Thelma Steward. Overall, the gala was an overwhelming success and a joyous night filled with great entertainment and compelling stories that revealed the vital role the symphony plays in the region.

Proceeds from the fundraiser support the symphony’s music education and community programs.

Tom and Carol Voss

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Marilyn and Sam Fox

Denny and Michelle Reagan

The St. Louis Symphony brightens the lives of people throughout the region by making music accessible to all. I’m proud to work with an organization that celebrates diversity and recognizes music’s ability to inspire, heal, and connect people from all walks of life.

MARIE-HÉLÈNE BERNARD, PRESIDENT AND CEO (PICTURED WITH MIRAN HALEN, LEFT)

Terrence Abernathy, Joseph Hendricks, Gemma New

David Robertson, Suzanne Leek

Ken and Martha Fleischmann

Matt and Annemarie Schumacher, Kendra Perry, Dave Messina

Nancy and Walter Galvin

Brian Musial Schwarze, Danielle Ramirez

Everett and Rita Neville

Carolyn and Kevin Farrell, Jess Holmes, Gayle Jackson, Clare Brewka

Maggie Gadell, Ron Kruszewski

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Saint Louis Crisis Nursery

RAZZLE DAZZLE GALA

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he Saint Louis Crisis Nursery celebrated the kickoff of Child Abuse Prevention Month at the sold-out 2017 Razzle Dazzle “ROAR: Reach Out And Rescue” Gala. Emceed by KMOV-TV’s Courtney Bryant and joined by 600 community and business supporters, the Crisis Nursery raised a record-breaking $336,000 for its mission of child abuse prevention. At the jungle-themed event, the Crisis Nursery gave Hugs & Kisses awards to organizations and volunteers that have impacted and helped the Crisis Nursery’s vision in saving babies’ lives. In celebrating the kickoff of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Crisis Nursery CEO DiAnne Mueller stated that the Crisis Nursery has saved more than 110,000 babies since 1986. What started out as a six-bed nursery has now grown into five nurseries, eight outreach centers and programs reaching out to homeless families, Latino families and families in communities that are in difficult situations. Mueller announced that Crisis Nursery would be opening its ninth outreach center in Jefferson County, serving the families by providing them with services to help minimize stress, reduce isolation and empower families to achieve goals that ensure stability and safety by building upon existing family strengths.

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Mary Ellen Cotsworth, Bill Siedhoff

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I’m so very grateful for the years of support from the community. Saving babies’ lives and keeping kids safe has been our mission for over 30 years and to see so many join us in this mission is amazing! It’s just not right for a child to go without diapers or formula or not have a safe place to sleep at night. I’m glad we’re here making sure every child is safe.

DIANNE MUELLER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT SAINT LOUIS CRISIS NURSERY

Tiara Thompson, Adrian Williams, Eboni January, Vickie Wade

James and Nanci Bobrow

Millie Cain, Stephanie Hall

Amanda and Eric Brodbeck

Jennifer and Ryan Therrien

Judy Wilson Griffith, Irene Moore

Mike and Meghan Heeter

Leonard Adewunmi, Lindsay Lindo

Melissa Hickenbotham, John Mazzei

Tom Vaninga, Jane Kapp

Michael and Melissa Eichhorn

Gene Tichacek, Gail Bowman

Vickie and Troy Roberts

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Mary Ranken Jordan

SOCIETY DINNER

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embers of the Mary Ranken Jordan Society recently gathered at Norwood Hills Country Club to celebrate the society and to bestow the Mary Ranken Jordan Service to Children Award on St. Louis native and philanthropist Trudy Busch Valentine. Her involvement with health care and later nursing began as a candy striper at St. Anthony’s Hospital as a teen and continued through a nursing career and motherhood. Also celebrated was the 78,000-squarefoot expansion to Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital, on which ground was broken late last year and which will nearly double the size of the hospital, allowing it to serve even more kids.

Kellye Burks, Cooper Burks

The Mary Ranken Jordan Society means so much because it’s a chance to thank donors, without whom we couldn’t do all the things that make Ranken Jordan such a special place.

The extra programs, the care beyond the bedside [and] the special attention to family needs make it unique and innovative and really a healing place for kids.

NICK HOLEKAMP, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER (PICTURED WITH HEATHER RAZNICK, LEFT)

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GATHERINGS

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‌Sat., May 6

Epworth Children & Family Services presents its HORSES & HATS DERBY DAY at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. 3 to 6:30 p.m. (epworth.org)

Sat., May 6

Central Institute for the Deaf hosts its CID OUT LOUD! gala at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. 6 p.m. (cid.edu)

Sun., May 7

Great Rivers Environmental Law Center presents its SPRING PARTY at the Busch Family Estate. 5 to 7:30 p.m. (greatriverslaw.org)

Sun., May 7

Lift For Life Academy hosts its seventh annual CELEBRATING SUCCESS FASHION SHOW at The RitzCarlton, St. Louis. Noon. (liftforlifeacademy.org)

Thu., May 11

FOCUS St. Louis presents its 20th annual WHAT’S RIGHT WITH THE REGION! AWARDS at The Sheldon Concert Hall. 5 to 8 p.m. (focus-stl.org)

Fri., May 12

Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club hosts its SKY IS THE LIMIT scholarship luncheon at Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (mathews-dickey.com)

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Each June, the NAACP of St. Louis County brings together more than 1,200 community leaders to celebrate the achievements of America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization.

The 81st Freedom Fund Dinner will take place June 22 at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. To learn more about the dinner, call 314-330-7410 or visit naacpstlcounty.org. Pictured above are Steve Stenger, Troy Doyle, Randy Weller, Steve O’Loughlin, John Gaskin, Jason Hall, James “Jimmy” Loomis and Esther Haywood.

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RISETogether NAACP of St. LouIS CouNty

James “Jimmy” Loomis and Esther Haywood

By Robyn Dexter | Photos by Sarah Conroy

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or more than 100 years, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has been working toward a goal of ensuring the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens of the United States and eliminating race prejudice. Aligned with that goal is the theme of this year’s NAACP of St. Louis County Freedom Fund Dinner: “Rise Together.”

The 81st annual Freedom Fund Dinner will take place on June 22 at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis and will honor and celebrate a variety of community leaders who have supported diversity, inclusion, social justice and the advancement of civil rights across Missouri.

This year’s dinner will honor former governor Bob Holden, Steven and Holly Cousins, Lodging Hospitality Management, The Links, Incorporated, James “Jimmy”

Williams of Estel Foods Inc., Ken Franklin, Laurna Godwin, Jason Hall, Dr. Tina Clark Scott and the Honorable Gina Walsh.

NAACP national board member John Gaskin III says the honorees are regional players who have played “pivotal roles” in a variety of areas, whether it be civil rights, litigation, business or civic duty. He also notes that the funds raised at the yearly dinner are critical to continuing the group’s mission.

“These funds allow us to continue the great work we’ve been doing,” he says.

Freedom Fund Dinner chairperson James “Jimmy” Loomis notes that last year’s dinner saw record attendance and funds raised.

“We have no doubt that this year will set a new standard for Freedom Fund Dinners across the country,” he says.

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Loomis has high hopes for the future of the NAACP, both the national and St. Louis County branches.

“Now more than ever, it’s important to stand up,” he says. “We need organizations like the NAACP who are going to be protectors of civil rights. I couldn’t be more proud of this group.” Esther Haywood, president of the St. Louis County NAACP, had similar sentiments for the group of people she works with and those being honored at the dinner.

“We are truly grateful and humbled by the historic generosity of our region’s business and civic leaders for their support of our dinner each year,” she says.

NAACP of St. Louis County, 7605 Natural Bridge Road, Suite 103, St. Louis, 314-330-7410, naacpstlcounty.org

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n all my decades practicing residential design, it was a given that a full or master bathroom included a tub. Lately, though, when discussing bathroom remodels with clients, there comes a point when I must ask whether they want a bathtub.

While some clients have an immediate answer, others are startled by the question, often inquiring, “Are we required to have a tub?” There’s no metro St. Louis municipality that requires a tub – it’s purely a personal preference. However, it’s clear that a bathtub is no longer a foregone conclusion.

Certain pros and cons should be considered when deciding whether your new abode or bathroom remodel will include a tub.

You can shower in a tub, for instance, but you can’t bathe in a shower. The classic bathtub/ shower combination remains popular because of the flexibility to do both in one space. The increasing popularity of handheld showerheads also keeps the tub a desirable option. However, with a rapidly aging population and increased awareness of universal design, stepping into a bathtub to use the shower creates accessibility concerns.

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Also, when’s the last time you took a bath? For someone who rarely takes a soak, a bathtub uses valuable space, whereas a walk-in shower with a bench could suffice. A recent Houzz poll indicates bathing may be a generational experience, with 39 percent of 25- to 34-year-olds willing to skip a tub anywhere in the house. But homeowners do have valid resale value concerns if all tubs are removed.

In that regard, consider these three bathtub rules of thumb: (1) If you have multiple bathrooms, keep a tub in one of them. (2) If you have toddlers, small children or dogs to bathe, a tub is necessary. (3) If soaking in a tub is your surefire way to relax, a tub is a must.

The therapeutic aspect of soaking in a tub is undeniable. This is why a stand-alone soaking tub in addition to a walk-in shower is quickly becoming a master bathroom standard when space permits. And modern stand-alone tubs take up far less room than those 1990s tub jets with large decking.

The resale value of a tubless house is tricky to gauge because half the people want one, and the other half don’t care. For instance, when a house is listed

for sale, those who require a tub will see it missing from the listing and won’t bother to view the house.

Also, seldom does one buy the perfect pre-existing home; modifications usually happen, especially in bathrooms, which, along with kitchens, are the most frequently remodeled parts of a house.

Still, to have or not have a bathtub is a very personal decision, so don’t let future unknown buyers or predictions of future trends keep you from having what you want and need right now.

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But a pool can require major maintenance. So as pools are being opened this spring, local professionals have some tips to help homeowners swim smoothly through the summer – and all year long.

It’s important to start of spring with your pool in good working order for the health of both the pool and swimmers, says Jef Fitterling, president of Pool Pros of St. Louis, a family-owned, full-service pool company serving the metro area for almost 45 years. “Your pool and equipment run only about five months per year but sit idle seven months per year,” he notes. “It actually hurts the equipment more to just sit idle than it does to operate it all year.” Therefore, local professionals say it’s imperative to perform all the de-winterizing, cleaning and repairing steps your pool requires as it is opened this spring.

Opening a pool can include restarting its system, uncovering and vacuuming, and cleaning its surrounding deck, as well as performing maintenance checks on its equipment and adding necessary chemicals. “Basically, [it is] making your pool ready to swim,” Fitterling says. “Our standard opening package is to remove, clean

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and store its winter cover at our facility. We vacuum the pool to rid the bottom of debris. And the pool is shocked with chlorine to eliminate any bacteria growth that has taken place over the winter.” The pump, filter, chlorinator, heater and salt generator also are restarted and checked to ensure they are working properly, Fitterling explains. “[If they are not working properly], a good pool company will ofer a bid to either repair or replace the defective equipment,” he says. Once the pool is operational, the water can be tested, and the chemicals can be balanced, Fitterling adds.

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Prestige Pools & Spas, a full-service residential pool company serving St. Louis for more than 30 years, also provides pool-opening services, including cleaning and storing the cover of the pool; draining, vacuuming and cleaning it; starting its pump; and making any adjustments to its chemicals and necessary repairs to its pump, filter, salt systems and heaters, says service manager Jim Wagner.

When opening a pool, the most common problem involves the pool pump being locked up from sitting during the winter, according to Wagner. “We will restart it or replace it,” he notes. “We have had some interesting winters with warm temperatures that cause an algae boom.” To fix this issue, Wagner says a pool professional can provide an extra chemical shock treatment that can take the

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Other frequent issues include equipment malfunction or failure, Fitterling notes. “Properly cleaning your salt [chlorinator] can add years to its service life, [and] ensuring that a sand filter has good, clean sand keeps a pool much cleaner throughout its life. And proper winterization helps lengthen the life of the pump and motor,” he explains. “By using professional pool technicians, you can lower your overall cost to run your pool by hundreds of dollars.”

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The most important maintenance step to take is to test the chemicals in your pool every three or four days when it is open during the swim season, and after a heavy rain or snowfall, as precipitation afects the water chemistry, according to Wagner. “A pool professional can rebalance it, or most homeowners have chemicals on hand to correct it,” he says.

Pool owners also should ensure the winter cover is in good shape to keep as much debris out of the pool as possible when it is closed for the colder months, according to Fitterling. “Safety covers help promote better water quality in the spring due to their UV-blocking capabilities,” he says. “Solid covers keep UV and debris completely out of the pool, keeping the water quality clear.”

John Jacobsen, president of Liquid Assets Pools, a full-service in-ground swimming pool construction company in St. Louis, says there have been many advances in the pool industry in recent years yielding environmentally friendly ways to maintain swimming pools. “Pool owners can go green while keeping their pool blue,” Jacobsen says. Pool features that help prevent issues and maintain healthy, blue water include salt-chlorine sanitization systems, providing clean,

clear water; variable-speed pool pumps, ofering energy efficiency; and solar heat technology, using sunlight to heat the pool.

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To maintain the quality of your pool, Prestige Pools & Spas ofers weekly maintenance services, where professionals vacuum the pool, hose of its deck, test its chemicals and add needed chemicals. “Just because the pool is clear doesn’t mean it’s OK,” Wagner notes. “It could be high in alkalinity or chlorine, which is not good on people’s skin.”

Pool Pros & Spas also ofers weekly maintenance that includes vacuuming the pool, emptying the automatic cleaners, cleaning the strainer baskets, backwashing the filter, checking the chemical levels for proper sanitation and swim enjoyment, spraying of the deck and ensuring the equipment is working properly. “We report to our customers any repair issues that may arise,” Fitterling says.

The real beauty and value of a pool center on its look and functionality, according to Fitterling. “By ensuring that your water is clean, clear and beautiful, it ofers the homeowner relaxation and enjoyment,” he says.

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pon entering the workforce as a marketing writer, Kathy Birchfield figured out immediately something different was needed to set her career on fire. “Right out of college, I quickly found my personality was not designed to be in an office from 9 to 5, doing the same type of work every day,” she says. “I enjoy meeting different people and, each day, having a new and different challenge.”

She dove into the real estate business and, after two decades, is still positive in her decision. Currently an agent with Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty, Birchfield regards that radical choice as proof that her intuition is invaluable. “Trust your gut,” she stresses. “Have enough confidence in yourself, your abilities and knowledge to do what you think is right in [each] situation, whether it be pricing, negotiating

or any other part of the transaction.”

Birchfield has watched technology transform the way agents interact with clients. While recognizing technology’s value, she thoroughly researches trends and changes in the market to ensure accuracy in her assessments. “Buyers and sellers trust me with one of the most important events in their lives,” she notes. “It is important to make a personal connection with them.

Oftentimes during the buying and selling process, you are involved in some of the most intimate moments and conversations of [your clients’] lives. I want them to feel comfortable enough to share information with me to help guide them through the next phase of their lives.”

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“You want clients to remember you – to have good memories of you and the process through which you took them. When you conduct yourself with the utmost moral and ethical standards, you always know

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By Kimmie Gotch

eauty myths resemble rumors.

One person makes an unfounded claim or similar remark. That claim circulates within a fairly close circle, whose members subsequently share it with family, friends or others. Then some Einstein posts the observation to social media, where it practically becomes an extemporaneous 11th Commandment.

Such things happen all the time in this zippy digital world – and not, heaven knows, solely in the area of beauty products and services.

Still, certain beauty myths practically demand to be debunked – like these: Myth No. 1: Ladies with oily skin shouldn’t wear moisturizer. Truly cringeworthy. Many ladies mistakenly believe that applying moisturizer to oily skin will make it even oilier. When those with dermal oiliness abstain from wearing moisturizer, though, their skin starts producing more oil to compensate for a lack of hydration. To counter this tendency, use a light gel-based facial moisturizer to restore moisture to skin without making it feel greasy.

Myth No. 2: Drinking water helps hydrate the skin. Although drinking lots of water causes many bodily positives, hydrating the skin, sadly, doesn’t number among them. Dry skin constitutes an external problem, not an internal one. So, yes, continue such praiseworthy H2O intake, but don’t expect it to alter the appearance of dry skin.

Myth No. 3: Shaving makes hair grow back thicker. Widely believed, sad to say. After shaving,

hair seemingly grows back thicker because shaving cuts follicles at a blunt point that can feel sharp.

Such stubbly stuff appears darker and thicker, but the actual hairs remain unaffected by the shave itself.

So ends this special LN beauty edition of the Discovery Channel’s MythBusters! Never forget, ladies: Doing a bit of research before taking a beauty tip at face value (pardon the pun) may save you from mistaking fiction for fact.

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A unique weekend pop-up concept featuring local artisans and makers is now open in the Taubman Prestige Outlets in Chesterfield.

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omething new is emerging at Taubman Prestige Outlets in Chesterfield. Right across from the Gap Factory Store, in a freshly designed storefront, weekend shoppers will find some of the area’s most unique items from local artisans and merchants.

Emerge Pop-Up Boutique is a new concept that features a diverse array of vendors each weekend through Sept. 3. Customers can shop for specialty foods, clothing, jewelry, shoes, home accessories, pet products and more as merchants rotate through the space. Each Friday a new set of vendors will arrive, set up their displays and offer merchandise throughout the weekend. Brands such as Custom by Katie, Notes of Spice, Old Ways Soap, Claire Flowers, Quo Boutique and Sweetology are among the pop-up shops that will share the Emerge storefront this month.

“Taubman is always looking for new and interesting ways to delight our shoppers,” says Taubman general manager Colleen O’Neill, who created the concept. “Everything about shopping these days is about experiences. Emerge is truly a unique St. Louis experience. There are so many talented designers and retailers in the St. Louis area, and many of them have yet to introduce themselves to the Chesterfield-area markets. This is a low-risk way for retailers to experience brick and mortar.”

Vendors were quick to sign up to display their wares inside that 2,000-square-foot space, which O’Neill has outfitted with modern furnishings, tables and display areas waiting to be merchandised by vendors. “We wanted good product variety, a mix that complements our existing tenants and an aesthetic that we knew would appeal to our shoppers,” she says. “The response was positive and quick, so we did fill our schedule pretty quickly. We could potentially add one or two more vendors before the end of summer.”

According to the company website, Taubman “owns, manages and/or leases 27 regional, super-regional and outlet shopping centers in the United States and Asia.” O’Neill says that Emerge is the first pop-up boutique of its kind in any Taubman property, and she expects the Emerge concept to launch in other Taubman malls in the future.

Currently, Emerge is set to be open on weekends when “shoppers come out and stroll our center in the beautiful weather,” O’Neill says. However, she doesn’t rule out the possibility of continuing Emerge past Sept. 3.

“Many of our vendors usually don’t have a retail store in the west market or only sell online or wholesale,” she adds. “Emerge offers the opportunity to see the goods, to touch and feel them, and try them on.” Wine tastings from Chandler Hill Vineyards and cupcake-decorating classes by Sweetology will also be part of the

experience when food vendors are open.

Rachel Sauter, owner of Leopard Boutique, an affordable yet unique clothing boutique for women, hopes her shop’s presence at Emerge will help broaden her customer base. With a shop in Webster Groves and one in St. Charles, Sauter says Emerge provides a third location during the summer months for those who may not have been to her other locations.

“This seems like a great opportunity to support local business, and we hope it will be buzzing as the weather gets warmer,” she says. Sauter will have a variety of her regular stock on hand, including some of her best-selling items, such as trendy tops and a variety of denim styles. Each appearance at Emerge will feature different products. “It’s really going to be a smaller version of our regular store,” she adds.

Another Emerge vendor, Katie Carey, owner of Custom by Katie, currently sells her merchandise through an online shop and Facebook page. She will be displaying her customizable picture frames, pillows, cutting boards and other personalized items. Carey plans to be at Emerge May 5 through 7 and various weekends thereafter, taking orders one weekend, creating personalized items for customers and then delivering them during her next Emerge appearance.

A complete schedule of vendors is available at taubmanprestigeoutlets.com/emerge, and O’Neill suggests checking back often for new vendors.

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Soccer, Rams and Children

By Frank Cusumano

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I still can’t believe we blew the soccer dream. We had it all: a commissioner who truly wanted to have the MLS in our town, passionate owners who put up more than a quarter of a billion dollars and great soccer history. And yet, we blew it. There’s no Plan B. Some other city will get our team now. Kansas City has three professional sports teams. We have two. Las Vegas went from none to almost as many as we do. I love our town, but anymore, we’re hardly “America’s best sports city,” like Sporting News called us in 1999.

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Gene McNary has it right. The former county executive has this plan to merge the city and county with nine boroughs. He claims it would be more economically efficient. The big thing is, you shouldn’t let a small percentage of people in the city determine what’s best for the region. If this plan were in place now, I think we would have a soccer team. Instead, those 24 unoccupied acres by Union Station will remain just that.

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It’s ironic that the city and county have finally come together. No, I’m not talking about the county executive and the mayor being introduced on opening day. The city, county and local sports authority are suing the Los Angeles Rams and the NFL for violating the league rules of relocation. Look, we’re not getting a team, but if you can embarrass and expose Stan Kroenke, Kevin Demoff and Roger Goodell as the frauds and liars that they are, go for it! It would be great to see Kroenke squirming on the stand. If you can pick up some cash for the city in the process, do it!

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Lorenzo Romar is one of the finest gentleman I have met in sports. He led SLU to an NCAA tournament. The University of Washington firing him is one of greatest things to happen to Mizzou in years. If he had kept his job, Michael Porter Jr. would have been playing for the Huskies next season. Instead, the best high school basketball player in the country is a Tiger, and some very talented high school players will join him. No college basketball team coming off an 8-24 season gets the best player in the country. But now Mizzou will be sold-out and rocking. This will affect the entire athletic department. Barry Odom will bring recruits to campus in the winter and will take them to a basketball game where they can see genuine athletic excitement.

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I think one of the most emotional things a parent has to do in sports is watch their son or daughter compete in their last athletic event.

Most of the time, it happens in high school, sometimes in college and, every once in a while, as a professional. I went through it recently with my middle child, Brooke. My oldest, Alex, still competes, and Dom, I think, has five years left. But Brooke just played in her final college golf tourney for SIU. I kept having flashbacks that final day of her as a kid. I loved every moment of the experience. As much as I love covering championship events, I would rather watch my kids play their sports than anything else.

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Frank Cusumano is a 17-time Emmy Award-winner on KSDK-TV; he also hosts The Pressbox on The All New 590 the Fan from 10 a.m. to noon each weekday and contributes to The Dave Glover Show on FM NewsTalk 97.1. Follow him on Twitter @frank_cusumano.

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KIDS MD

Recognizing Early Signs of Autism

By Dr. Joseph Kahn

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ven though every child is conceived and born with the hope of unlimited promise and a happy life, parents might not anticipate challenges they could face.

In that respect, as noted in last month’s column, almost one in six children suffers some form of developmental delay or impairment. Catching and treating many such problems – especially autism – early can lead to better outcomes and make a great difference in the life of a child and his or her family.

Childhood development, just like growth, can vary, often drastically. Although variability and delays in reaching milestones don’t automatically signal a problem, such variability and delays may indicate a risk and should be noted early – so parents, share any concerns you have with your child’s doctor. He or she may already be aware of your concerns and choose to monitor things for a while.

Beyond the value and appropriateness of monitoring and watching developmental trends, parents, also be an “advocate” for your child – no one knows him or her better than you, after all. Trust your instincts. Schedule follow-up visits with your doctor, and monitor your concerns together.

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Be an ‘advocate’ for your child – no one knows him or her better than you, after all. Trust your instincts.

Moreover, many useful online tools can aid you in educating yourself about normal development and what to expect at various ages. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website (cdc.gov/ ncbddd/actearly) and Helpguide.org number among such tools, and your child’s doctor can advise you on other reliable and valid sites.

That said, various red flags in terms of autism exist, and if you note any of the following, parents, report them to your child’s doctor expeditiously: By 6 months: No smiles or warm, joyful expressions.

By 9 months: No interactive sharing of sounds or facial expressions.

By 12 months: No response to your or your baby’s name; no baby talk; no gestures, such as pointing or reaching out.

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By 16 months: No spoken words.

By 24 months: No meaningful two-word phrases.

Finally, parents, be sure your child’s doctor performs routine formal screening for autism (the MCHAT-R, or Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, test) at 18 and 24 months, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Should you and your child’s doctor have concerns, St. Louis’ Mercy Kids Autism Center offers a comprehensive evidence-based medical program of diagnosis and treatment. For more information, visit mercy.net/practice/mercy-kids-autism-center.

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hen the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Missouri convenes its state convention this week in Columbia, Missouri, board president Jan Scott will proudly bang her walnut gavel and preside over the event. Elected in August to a two-year term, Scott has big plans in the works. “We’re changing the climate for women and girls in Missouri,” she says. “We belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women and girls have a fair chance. When women vote, we change the conversation.”

AAUW has a long history of holding legislators accountable for how they vote on its priority issues – things like women and girls’ education, equality, Title IX rights, pay equity, elimination of sexual assault and discrimination. “We are a nonpartisan organization and don’t support any candidate or party – we follow the issues important to women, girls and families,” Scott says.

An extremely accomplished woman whose expertise reaches far and wide, the 81-year-old is a board member of the St. Louis Press Club, national board member of Mu Phi Epsilon music fraternity, member of the executive board of the Musicians’ Association of Saint Louis and founding member of the Flute Society of St. Louis.

She remains an active member of several organizations that advocate on behalf of women’s equal rights, including board membership on the Coalition of Labor Union Women and chairing a project with the St. Louis branch of AAUW to create a discussion on understanding and dealing with sexual harassment, which developed into a forum at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) on preventing sexual harassment on campus. She’s been recognized by Women’s Support and Community Services for helping St. Louis women make significant life transformations and is a Wall of Fame honoree of the Grace Hill Women’s Business Center.

Of all her accomplishments, Scott might be best known for her musical proficiency. Her devotion to music began when she started taking piano lessons at age 5. “In

fourth grade, I really wanted to play the drums, but was told that girls don’t play drums,” she says. “So my parents gave me my sister’s abandoned clarinet to play, and we didn’t connect.

“At the end of sixth grade, my father died. It was a tough time. I began taking flute lessons at Hanley Junior High. Later, my mom bought me a flute with the Social Security money saved from my dad’s service in World War I. It took a few years before I managed to bounce an elder student from first chair in the U City band.”

During her junior year in high school, Scott began studying with Albert Tipton, the principal flute in the St. Louis Symphony, whom she refers to as “my ultimate music teacher.” Tipton, who became a mentor, arranged for a scholarship for his young student to attend the Institute of Music at the Aspen Music Festival. “This was life-changing for me,” she says. “I was there for four summers. It was a fabulous experience, spending nine weeks in the mountains of Colorado.” When Scott returned to Aspen, she studied both her instrument and voice. “One summer, to cover room and board, I cleaned bathrooms in the dormitories and buttered toast in the cafeteria,” she says.

After graduating from University City High School in 1954, “I literally went across the street to Washington University [in St. Louis],” she says. After her first year there, the Women’s Society of the St. Louis Symphony awarded her with a scholarship to study and play music at the Tanglewood Music Festival in Massachusetts, one of the premier music festivals in the U.S. During her junior year of college, she played in the orchestra of the now-defunct Washington University Opera Theatre. “Dorothy Ziegler, the director, organized it and let me know that the second flute at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra was leaving and that I needed to audition,” Scott says. “That began my sevenyear performance career for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Not very many women played in orchestras in 1956. During my second week, the principal oboist told me, ‘You know you are taking a job away from a guy.’”

After her sixth season with the symphony, she married the bass clarinetist, and both left the orchestra to play extensive concerts for Young Audiences, an arts education nonprofit. In 1970, she accepted a full-time faculty position at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and, while teaching there, completed her master’s degree in music performance at Wash U. In 1985, she was the music department’s first research scholar at SIUE. One of the highlights of her musical career was playing a New York solo debut recital at the Carnegie Recital Hall in 1974 that earned her a favorable review by The New York Times. Another was making the 1970 finals in an audition for the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Before taking early retirement from SIUE in 1993, Scott participated in the Coro Women in Leadership Program, an established experiential leadership training opportunity that enhances leadership skills and community awareness. “I felt empowered to do something with other women,” she says. She co-founded the Women’s Yellow Pages, an online directory of women in business that she owns today. Her tagline is “Do Business With Women.”

For her years as a musician with the St. Louis Symphony, she was honored with UMSL’s Trailblazer award for occupying a position traditionally held by a man. She was honored with the Owen Miller award by the Musicians’ Association of Saint Louis, Local 2-197, and named a 2007 Woman of Worth by the Older Women’s League. Her distinguished achievement in communications earned her the Quest Award from Missouri Professional Communicators.

A native of St. Louis and resident of the City of St. Louis for 47 years, Scott says she enjoys cooking and believes that “life without butter would be challenging.”

She has a championship Maine coon cat named Delilah Rose, and she plans to soon get back to a life where she can designate time each morning to read The New York Times front to back – but she undoubtedly won’t stop there. “You can’t live 81 years without doing a bunch of different things,” she says.

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Health & Wellness

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The challenges of facing addiction are met by a compassionate team of talented individuals who work together to treat substance abuse and addiction effectively and affordably. You have no need to travel out of state or to one of the nation’s coasts to find a new lease on life. The path to healing begins here. This is your changing point. CenterPointe Hospital, 4801 Weldon Spring Parkway, St. Charles, 636-441-7300 or 800-345-5407, centerpointehospital.com

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FEATURE: ST. LOUIS FINE PRINT, RARE BOOK AND PAPER ARTS FAIR

PHOTO BY MABEL SUEN

In the

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iners desiring the Dongbei style of cuisine common in northeast China can now enjoy it in a restaurant in University City’s pocket of Chinese businesses: Cate Zone Chinese Cafe, which opened Nov. 12 in the space previously occupied by J&W Bakery.

The restaurant – whose authentic dishes include entrées like street-food-style skewers and malatang, or hot-potlike bowls – comes from co-owners Quincy Lin and Daniel Ma, along with chef Yuming Han. Han has nearly 20 years of experience in Chinese cookery, including working in the kitchen at Brentwood’s Joy Luck Buffet, where the trio first met. Together, they decided to debut their own take on Chinese cooking in St. Louis.

“Right now, there are a lot of Chinese buffets and

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restaurants with Americanized Chinese food. Here, we do real Chinese food,” Ma says. “We want to change the way Americans think of it.”

According to Lin, the menu highlights traditional fare from his native Liaoning Province. With Cate Zone, he hopes to offer the local population of international students a taste of home. In that light, the kitchen sources ingredients from area Asian markets to create its menu of made-from-scratch meals. Also, the largely savory offerings come in shareable portions, making a perfect way to try many different items.

The approximately 800-square-foot space underwent a complete revamp to bring its capacity to around 38 seats. The dining room’s New Yorksubway-themed wallpaper and photographs present

By Mabel Suen

a youthful, modern feel for its primarily college-aged patrons. Adventurous diners who simply wander into Cate Zone, though, will find a trove of tasteful menu items to enjoy. Although the menu lacks in description, bountiful flavors compensate for that shortcoming.

Introductory highlights, according to Lin, include a light, bright salad made of artfully plated shredded cucumbers topped with carrots, cabbage, wood ear mushroom, clear noodles, cilantro and a special sesame-tinged dressing. In the evenings, guests can choose from a list of grilled skewers – lamb, beef tendon, brisket, chicken gizzards and more – seasoned liberally with cumin, hot pepper and sesame seeds.

Another recommendation, northeastern-China-style sweet-and-sour pork features thin strips of crispy breaded-and-fried pork coated in a sticky sauce and

PHOTOS BY MABEL SUEN

Cate Zone Chinese Cafe

& A Show

Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!

PHOTO COURTESY OF EMERY ENTERTAINMENT

By Mark Bretz

garnished with ginger and green onion. Cumincalamari fried rice comes studded with peas, carrots and a scrambled egg. Additional selections include Szechwan spicy shrimp, twice-cooked pork and house-made wonton soup – all of which sound like great options before catching Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! at Playhouse @ Westport Plaza.

Those seeking a memorably personalized experience can opt for the previously mentioned malatang, hot-pot-style bowls that are made to order. Choices among the 15 different ingredients include vegetables, sliced beef, tofu and fish balls from a fresh-food bar. Finally, for something sweet, Lin recommends honey-crisp sweet potatoes – a deep-fried dessert crowned with a brimming spun sugar.

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Cate Zone Chinese Cafe, 8148 Olive Blvd., University City, 314-738-9923

‌ tory: Adapted by Eric Coble from the 1992 S best-seller of mostly the same title by “relationship counselor” John Gray, Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! provides a comic look at the evercontested battle of the sexes and how men and women view almost everything differently.

Highlights: Actor/comedian Amadeo Fusca stars in this one-man show and serves as its driving force. The off-Broadway hit uses Gray’s book as the launching pad for a blend of Fusca’s standup routine of jokes about the differences between men and women with a theatrical storyline that incorporates video representations of Gray’s observations.

Fusca’s dry delivery and references to his relationship with his wife, Sarah, inspire sufficient humor to entertain the show’s adult audience for nearly two hours.

Other Info: Fusca’s amiable personality is important to the presentation, which also uses humorous animated sequences by Bazillion Pictures. With minimal props and setting, the genial Pittsburgh native regales his audience with tales from his own adventures with Sarah, both before and during marriage.

Fusca’s often downplayed delivery effectively heightens the humor in his stories, such as when he talks about opening “a bottle of Mer-lott” to impress his then-date Sarah. Fusca often returns to the mantra of women needing “attention and understanding,” while men are motivated by “t and a” – namely, trust and approval. It’s important to know that, he says, when considering their differences.

For example, he’s puzzled when Sarah says she has “nothing to wear,” as Fusca observes two closets filled with clothes. Fusca notes that when he himself says he has nothing to wear, that means he needs to rummage through dirty laundry to pick out the cleanest items headed for the washer.

Guys like sports, whereas gals sometimes prefer opera, Fusca observes. That sets up a routine about Fusca trying to catch glimpses on his smartphone of his beloved Pittsburgh Penguins in a National Hockey League Stanley Cup playoff game while seated next to Sarah, as he only ostensibly pays attention to performers singing in strange languages at The Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

Bazillion Pictures’ cartoons frequently are interspersed with videotaped commentary by a smiling Gray addressing the sundry differences between the sexes like a bit of a smarmy talk show host. Because Gray is presented as a well-tailored and academic “voice of reason,” his appearance sets up a humorous contrast to the “Everyman” Fusca when the latter returns to the stage with his familiar look of bewilderment.

The opening-night audience seemed largely appreciative of Fusca’s hardworking efforts, as the comedian spends considerable time and energy onstage in what’s essentially an elongated standup routine. Coupled with a lengthy intermission, the show runs a little less than two hours under Mindy Cooper’s direction.

This bit of fluff based on Gray’s book should strike most attendees as lightweight but often amusing, made more palatable by Fusca’s welcome charm and nicely honed gift for comic delivery.

Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! did well enough at the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza last year to convince Emery Entertainment to schedule this return engagement. Only time will tell if audiences, male or female, enjoy the production as much a second time around. For some of us, though, once was enough.

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Around Town Fri., May 5, to Sun., May 7

For its second year, the TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FESTIVAL ST. LOUIS “pays homage to the city’s favorite playwright with a variety of theatrical, artistic and education events.” Performed on both conventional and unexpected stages, the festival focuses on Williams’ art and influence.

Performances include a screening of the 1961 cinematic adaptation of Summer and Smoke, an exhibition of 18 of Williams’ paintings, a bus tour that retraces Williams’ roots and more. Event prices vary. twstl.org.

Fri., May 5, to Sun., May 7

The FLORISSANT VALLEY OF FLOWERS FESTIVAL kicks off its 55th annual event, themed “Valley of Flowers Celebrates … Wonders of the World.” Free attractions for families include the internationally renowned Nino the Clown and his old-world-style circus and the Children’s Celebration of Performing Arts. The festival’s parade takes place Sunday with Dr. Randy Jones of Cross Keys Animal Clinic as its marshal. Free. 314-837-0033 or florissantvalleyofflowers.com.

By Kaitlynn Martin

Tue., May 9

Sat. May 6

The St. Louis Symphony presents its season finale with THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. The performance follows a shipwrecked captain in search of a faithful love, where “audiences will enjoy transfixing performances and an outstanding vocal cast.” The show also offers a “dating website” experience where audience members can choose a character they most identify with for their dating profiles.

Tickets start at $25. 8 p.m. 314-534-1700 or stlsymphony.org.

Left Bank Books hosts award-winning memoirist WADE ROUSE, who writes under the pen name of Viola Shipman, for a book discussion at the shop.

Rouse’s second novel, The Hope Chest, follows Mattie, who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (commonly called Lou Gehrig’s disease and ALS), which has made the fiercely independent woman feel far from her true self. But after Mattie meets her new caretaker and the caretaker’s daughter, her and her husband’s lives take a turn for the better, where “happiness and the possibility for new memories return.” The event is free, but proof of purchase of Rouse’s book from Left Bank is required to enter the signing line.

7 p.m. 314-367-6731 or left-bank.com.

Sat., May 6

The Saint Louis Art Museum presents AU BONHEUR DES DAMES, a 1930s French silent film that provides a glimpse of Parisian life. The screening takes place in the museum’s Farrell Auditorium, and Elsie Parker and The Poor People of Paris accompany the film with music.

The event is part of the “Degas, Impressionism and the Paris Millinery Trade” exhibition concluding just a day later. $15. 11 a.m.

314-721-0072 or slam.org.

Thur., May 11, to Sun., May 28

New Jewish Theatre presents the final production of its 20th season with 4,000 MILES at the Wool Studio Theatre. The show follows the main character, 21-year-old Leo, after suffering the loss of his best friend on a cross-country bike trip. Leo’s 91-year-old grandmother, Vera, is surprised to see him when he arrives at her house, needing a place to grieve and recover. The work has earned praise as a “compassionate, intimate and funny play that examines the love of the family we can choose, the family we can’t and the healing power of trust.”

Tickets start at $39.50. Showtimes vary.

314-442-3283 or jccstl.com.

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Soul SUSAN ZIMMERMAN

ART and

By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Image courtesy of Susan Zimmerman

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erhaps no art form more adroitly embodies the ancient Greeks’ elemental earth, water, air and fire (loosely congruent to today’s states of matter – solids, liquids, gases and plasma) than ceramic sculpture, as illustrated by the untitled piece by St. Louisan Susan Zimmerman shown here.

That 2016 hand-built porcelain measures 13 inches long by 8 inches tall, Zimmerman notes, and displays an almost botanical delicacy, denying the intractability of clay, the countervailing rigors of flames and fluids, and the vicissitudes of whatever we’re breathing from day to day.

Despite its undeniable physicality, the piece looks as if it might waft away on spring’s latest vagrant breeze.

In its thrilling ethereality, in fact, the work suggests the 3-D incarnation of a previously unknown floral by Georgia O’Keeffe.

“I have worked as a ceramic artist for the past decade,” Zimmerman says, “creating organically designed and primitively fired porcelain vessels. “‘Organic’ best characterizes my porcelain hand-built vessels that evoke enigmatic narratives about nature.

Each vessel begins as a ball of clay in one hand and not

knowing in the other. There are no sketches – only a stream of consciousness flows through my mind as a vessel takes shape.

“The inexplicable forms come from working the clay till it bends and folds. The unglazed works are shaded in earthy hues that come from a very unique style of smoke firing.”

With impish wit, Zimmerman responds to a standard Art and Soul request for an abbreviated curriculum vitae that cautions against (let us say) excessive exuberance.

“I’ve attached a most humble one-page résumé,” she says, before continuing, “I don’t think I’ll ever have a five-page-long CV.” That CV cites an initial two-year stint at the University of Missouri-Columbia that transitioned, incongruously, to a Bachelor of Business Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Even more incongruously, if not downright masochistically, Zimmerman’s résumé mentions working as a journalist for the past two-plus decades, “[c]overing stories about destinations, nature and history” in more than 100 articles in

national and even international publications.

As an artist, meanwhile, she has taken part in more than two dozen specified exhibitions since 2005.

Among those exhibitions, Zimmerman relates an intriguing offshoot of her artistic métier.

“For years, I was focused solely on the finished ceramic pieces until I discovered an interplay between clay and sunlight by photographing my work,” she says. “This ‘Eureka!’ moment opened my eyes to a new way of seeing.

“By exposing my hand-built vessels to natural light, I unlocked the door on a microcosm that had long been dormant. Taking my three-dimensional art into a two-dimensional medium by deconstructing my vessels into an abstract format became a new creative work for me.”

To learn more about our featured artist, Susan Zimmerman, visit facebook.com/susanzimmermanart.

St. Louis-area artists who wish to be considered for future installments of this monthly department of Ladue News should email inquiries to bhollerbach@laduenews.com with “Art and Soul” in the subject line.

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The

Fairest

OF THEM ALL

By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos courtesy of St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair

An event this weekend at the St. Louis Mercantile Library celebrates the continuing art – and allure – of ink on paper.

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his weekend, one of the metro area’s grandest gems spotlights one of its finest facets, as the St. Louis Mercantile Library hosts the 11th annual St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair.

The ticketed fair runs from Friday, May 5, through Sunday, May 7, with proceeds benefiting the library’s collection and conservation funds. It takes place in the J.C. Penney Conference Center on the University of Missouri-St. Louis North Campus and “fills 7,000 square feet broken into two exhibit areas, with additional space for a silent auction and café,” says Dr. Julie DunnMorton, endowed curator of fine art collections at the library.

According to her official library bio, Dunn-Morton earned her bachelor’s degree in art history from the university and both her master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Delaware. Her dissertation, intriguingly, centered on “art patronage and the museum movement in St. Louis,” states that bio, and since joining the museum’s staff 15 years ago, she’s continued researching Missouri artists and 19th-century landscape painting, as well as working on a catalogue raisonné devoted to Massachusetts artist/poet Frederick Oakes Sylvester.

Despite those impressive personal credentials, Dunn-Morton hastens to characterize the fair as “absolutely a team-driven event. Everyone on the Mercantile Library staff plays an important role, and we rely on our excellent docents and volunteers to help us make it all work.”

The fair (whose hours and ticket prices vary) focuses on “great works of art, historical ephemera and unique books,” according to a press release from the library, which estimates the event’s average attendance at more than 900 visitors.

After opening with a benefit preview party and silent auction this evening, its roster includes roughly two dozen gallerists, artists and others, roughly half of them from St. Louis and the other half from as far afield as New York City and Seattle.

Of those participants, the release adds that most belong to “the International Fine Print Dealers Association or the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America, organizations that hold dealers to ethical standards and practices appropriate to their field.”

Briefly, Dunn-Morton reflects on how it feels to be shepherding the fair as it enters its second decade.

“A milestone like the 10th anniversary is a reminder that we started this journey in response to public requests to bring a print fair back to St. Louis,” she says, “and now we’ve built on that heritage while expanding its scope to reflect our collections and the interests of our members and visitors. It’s a very exciting time to be associated with this event that brings such a unique cultural opportunity to St. Louis.”

Almost necessarily, that opportunity hinges on the criteria governing the choices of participants, with which Dunn-Morton briefly deals.

“Our goal is to offer quality collectible art and rare books that will appeal to collectors at all levels – from browsers to connoisseurs – and to museum curators for institutional collections,” she says. “Within this overall mission, we strive to have a variety of time periods, media and styles represented so that there really is something for everyone.

“This year’s dealers will be offering prints by John James Audubon; Thomas Hart Benton and other regionalists; Works Progress Administration artists; [and] Old Masters and modern artists. We’ll also have historic maps, historic and modern photography, ephemera, original watercolors and pastels, and, of course, important first-edition books, beautiful bindings, wonderfully illustrated books and much more.”

Judiciously, Dunn-Morton declines to speculate how this year’s fair might differ from fairs of the past, saying only, “One thing I’ve learned is that each year’s fair has its own personality that results from the unique mix of dealers and materials, as well as the energy of the audience.”

She does, however, discuss the general rigors of organizing the fair.

“Next year’s fair really begins with this year’s post-event evaluation as we work to constantly improve the fair experience for our visitors and our dealers,” Dunn-Morton says. “Some aspects go on yearround, such as confirming venue reservations, as well as advanced planning for promotional tie-ins, like this year’s fair overlapping with the annual convention of the American Alliance of Museums’ annual conference here in St. Louis.” Attendees of that conference, parenthetically, should note that their

Jeff Appel – Chesterfield’s Photography Past & Present

Mark O. Howald – Mark O. Howald Antiques & Fine Art

St. Charles artist Juliette Travous

Kirkwood artist R.H. Dick

badges earn them complimentary admission to the fair.

“We’re approached by dealers throughout the year with an interest in the fair,” she continues, “but in the early fall, we send reservation information to returning dealers and invitations to new dealers. By mid-March, we have the lineup confirmed and focus on the logistics of actually presenting the event.”

Dunn-Morton also gamely agrees to “name a favorite child” – that is, to cite what aspect of the fair most excites her personally. “One thing I always look forward to is getting to know the new dealers,” she says. “This year’s fair will have a contemporary print dealer, Anthony Philip Fine Art, from New York and Read’Em Again Books from Montclair, Virginia, among our several new dealers.”

Various local participants in the weekend’s event reciprocate Dunn-Morton’s enthusiasm.

For example, Jeff Appel, the owner of Chesterfield’s Photography Past & Present (photographypastandpresent.com), says: “I think [the event] is underappreciated, with many shortening its title to the ‘UMSL [University of MissouriSt. Louis] art fair,’ which fails to encompass the breadth of what’s truly available there – and I mean no offense to art fairs.”

Kirkwood artist R.H. Dick (rhdick.com) agrees. “St. Louisans need to realize that for the better part of three days in May, they have the opportunity to see some of the finest material available in rare books, prints and paper art,” he says.

Jonathan Kodner – Kodner Gallery Fine Art

“When I visit the Merc, I’m almost overwhelmed by the place. I think it ranks with New York’s Morgan Library & Museum, Chicago’s Newberry Library and even California’s Huntington Library … It’s underappreciated, but the treasures it has are worldclass, and there it is on the UMSL campus – who knew?

It needs to be a destination visit for tourists!”

Mark O. Howald of Ladue’s Mark O. Howald Antiques & Fine Art (mohowald.com), who will be taking part in the event this year for the first time as a dealer instead of a fairgoer, reminisces on previously attending it over time.

“Through the years, I rarely missed a show, yet always as an onlooker – a gawker of sorts, loving the opportunity to go from booth to booth to view remarkable treasures, which included prints and paintings, maps, photographs and books, and ephemera,” he says. “It was always great to see firsthand and be able to touch great pieces of art and history and, most importantly, to learn about the artists and the periods represented.

“Please come and join us,” Howald urges potential attendees. “I assure you, if this is your first time, it won’t be your last.”

Jonathan Kodner of Ladue’s Kodner Gallery Fine Art (kodnergallery.com) provides an equally laudatory view.

“Visitors to this event have the unique and rare opportunity to interact with some of the most respected local and outof-state professionals in the business,” he says.

“The fair is the very best forum to purchase and

acquire fantastic fine artwork, rare books and printed materials from around the world at the most competitive prices while benefiting the [library].”

Finally, St. Charles artist Juliette Travous expresses enthusiasm for the event. “As an art lover and collector, this is the consummate show of fine prints, rare books and fine art in the St. Louis area,” she says. “There’s no other comparable show in the metropolitan area with the depth and breadth of fine and rare art and books of the Mercantile Library’s Fine Print, Rare Book and Paper Arts Fair.”

Conclusively and rhetorically, Dunn-Morton addresses someone who’s never visited the library in general or the fair in particular, in hopes of tempting him or her to attend part or all of the three-day event.

“This weekend is the perfect time to visit the campus,” she says, “when you can enjoy all the fair has to offer and then experience the Mercantile’s special exhibitions, ‘Audubon and Beyond: Collecting Five Centuries of Natural History at the St. Louis Mercantile Library’ and ‘The Nature of Light: Photographs by Heidi Lopata Sherman,’ along with the Missouri art collection – either on your own or during our free public tours.”

St. Louis Mercantile Library, Thomas Jefferson Library Building, 1 University Blvd., St. Louis, 314-516-7240, umsl.edu/mercantile

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A SPECIAL

Arts & Culture

PROMOTION

Photo by RogeR PoPwell

Dining & Entertainment

Art on the Square – listed by Greg Lawler’s Art Fair SourceBook 2017 as the No. 1 art show in the nation – is back for its’ 16th year of community celebration. Art on the Square is looking forward to celebrating its’ 16th year and will continue to wow visitors from both near and far May 19th through May 21st in Belleville, Illinois. The expansive, award-winning art show taps into the creative side of people from all age groups.

“This year, 30 of the 100 juried artists, are first time exhibitors at our show,” executive director Patty Gregory says. “We also have a lot of artists coming back, some who haven’t been here since our third or fifth show. We are happy to invite old friends back and welcome new ones.” Art on the Square takes place in Belleville, Illinois May 19th through May 21st. Call 618-233-6769 or 800-677-9255 (visitor information) or 618-444-3802 (general information), or visit artonthesquare.com to learn more.

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Art on the SQUARE

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rt on the Square is back for another year of community celebration, ready to continue wowing visitors from both near and far. The expansive, awardwinning art show taps into the creative side of people from all age groups.

The Children’s Art Garden boasts photo ops with Disney cutouts. Kids can get crafty with Sugar Doodles, decorating cookies, or design a canvas square, which will later be combined to make a giant flower mural. “The Saint Louis Zoo is doing a great group project, creating a larger-than-life grizzly bear out of recycled wood chips, which, when completed, will be on display at the zoo,” Art on the Square executive director Patty Gregory says. “There is an educational aspect to it as well, since kids will learn about grizzlies and get to express their wishes for the species.”

In addition, the annual high school competition gives students a chance to earn $250,000 in scholarship money from Lindenwood University. “We are featuring 43 southern Illinois schools, with close to 300 applications,” she details, explaining how the competition encourages careers in the arts. “Several artists have even kept in touch to mentor students when they go on to college.”

A unique attribute of Art on the Square is its teaching approach on how to incorporate art inside one’s own home. “We have an interior design stage, which is one of the great things that separates

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us from other shows,” Gregory says. “This year’s speaker is HGTV’s Design Star Jennifer Bertrand.

She will take a blank room, fill it with furniture and show people how to [integrate] different pieces of art in their homes.”

she says. “Sylvester Robinson from Chicago makes fabulous handbags, using beautiful colors and leather, and incorporating woodblocks. We’ve never had Kendra Bennett before, and she’ll be well received. She takes artistic tissue paper and fits pieces between glass and frame to look like a picture.

It’s absolutely beautiful.”

Even with talents from South Africa to South Carolina, the real beauty found at Art on the Square is the sense of community. From city sculpture tours to local businesses getting involved, everyone is thrilled to take part in this one-of-a-kind show. “We’re all volunteers,” Gregory shares. “And we do it out of love for our community.”

Art on the Square, P.O. Box 23561, Belleville, Illinois, 618-233-6769 or 800-677-9255 (visitor information), 618-444-3802 (general information), artonthesquare.com

WHAT/WHEN/WHERE

Art on the Square May 19-21 Of course, around every corner, a new treasure awaits visitors, with artists of every kind sharing what drives them to create. Gregory highlights a few.

“Jennifer McCurdy has collections in 16 museums across the country, including in the Smithsonian,”

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Friday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Belleville Public Square, Belleville, Illinois For more information and to catch the free shuttle, visit artonthesquare.com.

diningGuide

By Amanda Dahl

‌THE ART OF ENTERTAINING

8796 Big Bend Blvd., 314-963-9899, theaofe.com Calling all dads! Start Mother’s Day off right with a special holiday brunch from The Art of Entertaining. Serving 10 to 12 people – or five to six with a half portion – for $150.

GUIDO’S “ON THE HILL”

5046 Shaw Ave., 314-771-4900, guidosstl.com

BARRISTER’S

World-class cuisine awaits you at Guido’s, located

7923 Forsyth Blvd., 314-726-5007, barristersinclayton.com

on The Hill. Italy meets Spain and collides with St. Louis to deliver succulent dishes from across

With the largest selection of craft beer in Clayton and 30-plus bloody

several borders. Guido’s caters to every craving.

mary options for brunch, you won’t want to miss out. Barrister’s – not your typical pub fare, not your typical sports bar!

BISSINGER’S

1600 N. Broadway, 314-615-2432, bissingers.com A favorite for mothers, Bissinger’s signature, melt-in-your-mouth French macarons come in chocolate, pistachio, raspberry and lemon.

Brightly colored, these festive treats are both a sight to behold and a coveted indulgence.

HAVELI INDIAN RESTAURANT

9720 Page Ave., 314-423-7300, h avelistl.com

EVANGELINE’S BISTRO AND MUSIC HOUSE

Indulge in authentic Indian cuisine, with temptations

512 N. Euclid Ave., 314-367-3644, e vangelinesstl.com

made of curries from fresh, natural ingredients. With lunch and dinner buffets available daily, come see the

Discover the taste of New Orleans in the Central

hospitality traditions of India for yourself.

West End at Evangeline’s. From traditional red beans and rice to gumbo and jambalaya, you’ll find every temptation to enjoy. Laissez les bon temps rouler!

FRAZER’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

1811 Pestalozzi St., 314-773-8646, frazersgoodeats.com Inspired by tastes found around the globe, Frazer’s offers authentic cuisine in its sleek lounge and comfortable dining room, with brunch available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday.

HERBIE’S

8100 Maryland Ave., 314-769-9595, h erbies.com The storied St. Louis bistro has recently reinvented itself. Swing by since its reopening in Clayton to see the updated menu. You’re already a regular!

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IL BEL LAGO

11631 Olive Blvd., 314-994-1080, bellagostl.com Bringing a taste of The Hill to West County, Il Bel Lago treats diners to great Italian recipes in a casual, elegant atmosphere. Expect each dish to be served up with personal, friendly service.

LAMPERT’S RED SHACK

6401 W. Park Ave., 314-657-0702, t heredshack.com

With a $2,000 Minimum Purchase, Receive a

$50 GIFT CERTIFICATE to Kreis’ Restaurant With any Table and Four Chair Set Purchase, receive an UMBRELLA for $99

Forget Taco Tuesday … Fresh fish, ground beef, beef steak tips, chicken and chorizo tacos

Come In Now to see St. Louis’ Best Selection of Fine Outdoor Furniture

are yours for the taking any day of the week.

On Tuesdays, get your fourth taco free!

Winston • Woodard • Hanamint • Brown Jordan • Gensun

There’s no other store like

of St. Louis, Inc.® Mon.-Wed.-Thurs.-Sat. 10:00-5:30 • Tues.-Fri. 10:00-8:00 • Sun. 12:00-5:00

www.forshaws.com

825 South Lindbergh, 63131 | 314-993-5570 Quality Since 1871

REVEL KITCHEN

8388 Musick Memorial Drive, 314-647-2222, e atrevelkitchen.com Wish to lose weight, gain muscle or just stay on track? Revel Kitchen has your answer. Delivered to your door, comprehensive meal plans meet all dietary needs while being both tasty and nutritious.

THE TASTY TRAY COMPANY 314-422-0974, thetastytraycompany.com

Surprise mom with a delectable gift from The Tasty Tray Company.

These scrumptious candy and nut trays serve as the perfect Mother’s Day or graduation party addition.

TRUFFLES & BUTCHERY 9202 Clayton Road, 314-567-9100, todayattruffles.com

Butchery, Truffles’ meat market, in addition to a full butcher service, offers fantastic takeout, fresh seafood and sandwiches, daily gluten-free breads, prepared meals, select wines and local brews, catering and so much more.

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A LADUE NEWS SPECIAL PROMOTION

upcomingevents 81ST ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND DINNER NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP)

By Amanda Dahl

ROBERTO DEMEGLIO TRUNK SHOW SIMONS JEWELERS 8141 Maryland Ave., 314-725-8888, simonsjewelers.com

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, 314-389-1552, naacpstlcounty.org

Discover the artistry of Italian jewelry designer

On June 22, honor and celebrate local leaders who have supported

Roberto Demeglio’s latest

diversity, inclusion, social justice and the advancement of civil

collections on May 11,

rights at the NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund Dinner.

from noon to 6 p.m., and May 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Simons.

ART ON THE SQUARE TOURISM BUREAU OF ILLINOIS Belleville Public Square, Highway 159 & Main St., 618-233-6769 or 800-677-9255 (visitor info), 618-444-3802 (general info), artonthesquare.com

2017-18 ST. LOUIS SPEAKERS SERIES MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY

Ranked the best in the nation, Art on the Square is held

Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., 314-534-1700, stlouisspeakersseries.org

annually the weekend after Mother’s Day in beautiful downtown Belleville, Illinois. Experience a three-day sensation for the eyes, ears and palate!

The St. Louis Speakers Series, presented by

MUSIC IN THE CITY CITY OF CLAYTON

Maryville University,

10 N. Bemiston Ave., 314-727-8100, claytonmo.gov

delivers seven

Celebrate spring with live music and a delightful

evenings with unique

happy hour at area restaurants and patios

perspectives from

in Clayton every Friday in May. Find the

celebrated speakers.

schedule online and catch local talent.

Pictured: Supreme

thought-provoking

Court expert and esteemed legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin

MOM NEEDS A BREAK! Join Us For Mother’s Day and let us make your mother happy!

1603 McCausland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63117

pandolivestl.com

Noon - 7pm entire menu available Call for Reservations

314-647-8000

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In accordance with the federal Fair Housing Act, we do not accept for publication any real estate listing that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, family status, or national origin.

If you believe a published listing states such a preference, limitation, or discrimination, please notify this publication at fairhousing@lee.net.

CLEANING SERVICES SPECIALIZED HOUSEKEEPING 1-2 Large Homes Caring professional will clean, organize, run errands, laundry, pet care & party services.

Dependable, 27+yrs Exp., Ref. Call Barb 314-650-2966

CHAMBERMAIDS, LLC 314-724-1522

CLEANING SERVICES Detailed Cleaning

by Polish woman.

Plus: Laundry, Ironing and Organizing Closets.

Weekly or Bi-weekly.

Call 314-757-1881

ELECTRICAL Licensed Bonded Insured

Commercial Residential Industrial

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

SW Cleaning Services, LLC Residential & Commercial Cleaning Bonded ï Insured ï 10yrs Exp Call Selma today at 314-359-1695

Ed & Janes Cleaning Basements ï Garages Light Hauling 314-974-7423

COMPUTER SERVICES

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

CONTACT US TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT

If it can be wired, we can wire it.

Commercial Tenant finishes, churches, sporting complexes, restaurants, senior care facility, and parking lot lighting, etc.

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

Need An Electrician?

$20.00 off

Excellent Cleaning at Affordable Rates Satisfaction Guaranted Licensed, Bonded and Insured

GUTTERS Service at your home: Transfer data to new PCs Fix problems with current PCs Day, evenings, weekends available

Established in 1997 Call Linda 314-898-3524

SCRUBBY DUTCH CLEANING Family Owned and Operated Since 1983 Bonded • Insured • Supervised $10 OFF 1st Time Customers Free Estimates by Phone 314-849-4666 or 636-926-0555 www.scrubbydutch.com

Home Cleaning Professional 10+ Years Exp. Insured & Bonded Call Neide 314-974-2281

Any electrical job of $75.00 or more

314-569-9890

www.STLpcguy.com

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES FLOORING/TILE

Dave 314-267-1348

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HOME IMPROVEMENT Ken Singleton Building Repair, LLC General Contractor and Home Improvement Specialist

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

JON'S AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR

SINCE 1987 SENIORS HOME CARE 3 hr. - 24/7 in-home assistance.

Experience the difference the moment we answer the phone.

CALL ANYTIME 314.962.2666

Quality Care for Less!

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

Janice 314-651-1345

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

Call for FREE Estimate

Healthcare worker needed Mon.-Fri. 3pm-7pm to assist elderly women with bathing, meal prep., meds reminders, errands & shopping. Located near Ballas & Conway. Call Guy 314-997-0535

Call Ken Today!

636-674-5013

ESTATE SALES A Paint & Patina Estate Sale 7066 Washington Ave, U-City Sat 5/6 9A-3P & Sun 5/7 10A-3P Fabulous Antiques, Original Gustav Stickley, Decor, Crystal, Vintage Rattan. We are now scheduling consultations for estate sale events to be held in June & July.

Call today! (314)479-0730

AccuCare needs Caregivers!

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

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

HEALTHCARE SERVICES

24/7 Companion Care for Seniors.

Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping, & Peace of Mind.

Call Mike at 636-675-7641

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE Affordable cleaning for any budget.

Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, Move-in and Move Out. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Family Owned & Operated.

Call 314-426-3838 $10.00 OFF New Customer

HELP WANTED

ELECTRICAL

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

314-205-1555 www.jonshomerepair.com

HELP FOR YOU Post Surgery, Overnight Care, Infant Care, Transportation to and from Surgical procedures. Senior Support. Call for an appointment, 314-496-8305

Complete Home, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Finish Basements, Room Additions, Brick & Stone Work, Flooring, Gutters, Painting, Power washing, Decks, Windows

THE LIST GOES ON!

FREE ESTIMATES

(314) 359-0476 Plaster Patching and Repair Interior & Exterior Walls, ceilings & crown molding.

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT 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

LAWN & GARDEN

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

LAWN & GARDEN 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

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.

SPRING CLEANUP

The Hard Work Yard Work Co. LLC

Fertilizing, Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Dethatching, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios and Drainage Work.

For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at

hwyardwork@aol.com Since 2001

Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer

314-426-8833 www.mplandscapingstl.com

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

Expert deck restoration & repairs, staining, sealing, powerwashing.

VINYL SIDING SPECIALS Over 1,000 decks done.

18+yrs exp.

Superior quality, work guaranteed.

Referrals available.

CALL S.O.S. .O.S. FREE ESTIMATES! Follow us on Facebook

PET SERVICES

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

314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com

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

Weekly Lawn Mowing and Gardening.

314-243-6784

SPRING LANDSCAPING

For a FREE estimate call

SOS ATTENTION TENTION ON DECK

PLASTERING

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

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

314-827-5664 www.TRCoutdoor.com

Hard Work Yard Work

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial

PAINTING

314-229-DECK (3325)

Time for Some

LAWN & GARDEN

PAINTING

J-C Landscaping Garden Design, Planting, Mulching and Maintenance.

Also Painting and Decks.

Free Estiments.

Jack 314-502-5776

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

O’BRIEN PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Painting • Power Washing Wallpapering • Plastering Fully Insured • References

314-481-3500 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

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

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Office Space - U-City/Close to Clayton. 1,250 sqft. + Possible Storage Area. 7509 Delmar Blvd.

1st Floor. $1,500 Per Month.

Move in Ready. For more info call 314-862-4410

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.

40 Years Experience J. KEVIN O'BRIEN, PRESIDENT

MASONRY/CONCRETE Grass Cutting • Fertilize Grass Complete Maintenance Bed Maintenance Brick & Stone Work • Irrigation Call George 314-567-6066

"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

John The Painter LLC Master Tradesman Fine Interior Painting Excellent Preparation ROOFING Since 1984 US Army Engineers 314-966-6463 Take on any roof! Slate, Clay Tile JC PAINTS Interior/Exterior Painting, Reliable, Clean, Reasonable & Insured.

Call John for a Free Estimate!

314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net

& 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

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SERVICES

TREES

WANTED

MIKE'S GARAGE DOOR Repair & Installation

Fully Insured ï Work Guaranteed

CA$H 4 OLD STUFF —Light Hauling— We cleanup, haul away &/or purchase: garage, estate & moving sales!

Also, warehouse, business & storage locker leftovers!

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM

watches • jewelry • diamonds • sterling • coins • scrap gold

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

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10411 Clayton Road, Ste. 101 Le Chateau Village Frotenac, MO 63131

our

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

(636) 274-1378

TUCKPOINTING

M. Galati, LLC Tuckpointing Spot or Entire Home

Color Match Experts Power Washing Silicon Waterproofing Owner on site to insure CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

PRUNING F E R T I L I Z AT I O N PLANTING S P R AY I N G TRIMMING R E M O VA L

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

Chimney, Stone, Caulking, Brick Repair & Waterproofing.

Q Q Free Estimates Q Q 314-645-1387 Brooks Tuckpointing Inc. Chimney Repair, Glass Blocks, Brick Block, Stone & Stucco.

Waterproofing. Insured.

40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates.

314-910-3132 636-797-2947

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

314-365-4241

314-725-6159 Insured gammatree.com

"Get Tuned for Spring" Bill McGreevy, Piano Technician Guild Associate Member

MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY

314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

TREES

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SPRING CLEANUP & MULCHING 314-243-6784

ïExcellent Rates ïInsured ïImpeccable Ref's ïFree Est's.

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Spectacular Gulf Coast House Carillon Beach, FL, Destin Area 4BR, 4BA, 3 pools, tennis courts & so much more! Great Rates.

Available NOW! Call Dave at 314-922-8344 For Pictures Please Visit www.vrbo.com/602232

636.375.2812

YOUR TREES DESERVE THE BEST CARE

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We pay TOP PRICES and offer SAME DAY PAYMENTS! If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by or call for appointment for a no obligation quote. We’ve been serving our customers for over 35 years.

You'll be glad you called!

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.

VACATION RENTALS

We Are Buying ...

Quality Work!

20yrs Exp. References

Mike 314-265-4568

WANTED

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, Chimney & Brick Repair, Caulking & Now Chimney Sweeping & Flue Re-lining.

2013 BBB Torch Award Winner

$50 off $500+ 314-486-3303 masseytuckpointing.com

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

Call 314-426-2911 meyertreecare.com

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