June 16, 2017

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TEST DRIVE

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CHARITY AWARDS

FUSION GATES

Style. Society. Success. | June 16, 2017

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The CLASSIC COLLECTION of

802 Twin Pine Drive Kirkwood | $615,000

575 Deer Valley Court

266 Merlot Lane

Alliance Real Estate

17649 Vintage Oak Drive

7241 Stanford Avenue

Wildwood | $527,000

6 Ladue Manor

38 Morwood Lane

University City | $315,000

14037 Baywood Villages Drive

Clarkson Valley | $594,000

434 Blackwolf Run

1936 Newburyport Road

15880 Cedarmill Drive

3 Sulphur Springs

12624 Villa Hill Lane

3231 Treelore Court

1001 Westlake Village Drive

16526 Winter Leaf Drive

Saint Albans | $675,000

Ladue | $650,000

Creve Coeur | $649,900

4205 North Fork

57 Berry Oaks Lane

19225 Saint Albans Valley

6250 Wydown Boulevard St Louis City | $535,000

Wildwood | $534,900

5057 Westminster

1561 Dexter Woods Drive Chesterfield | $479,000

Chesterfield | $450,000

116 Del Monte

2433 DeHart Farm Road

26312 Bubbling Brook Court

4540 Lindell Boulevard #404

15981 Downall Green Drive

1722 Big Horn Basin Wildwood | $389,900

Creve Coeur | $389,900

9061 Monmouth Drive

2125 Briargate Lane

1515 Mallard Landing Court

Wildwood | $559,900

St Louis City | $514,900

Foristell | $429,900

360 Strecker Road

Wildwood | $373,000

Glendale | $549,900

St Louis City | $425,000

Richmond Heights | $354,900

Wildwood | $535,000

Ballwin | $419,900

Kirkwood | $354,900

Wildwood | $449,900

Chesterfield | $340,000

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2121 Kehrspoint Drive

Chesterfield | $598,500

Saint Albans | $699,900

Chesterfield | $449,000

Pacific | $275,000

Chesterfield | $529,000

Ballwin | $448,500

Foristell | $374,900

Wildwood | $259,900

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Rainbow Village Ladue Education Foundation St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute Women of Achievement Upcoming Gatherings Charity Awards, Week 3

DINNER & A SHOW Take one venerable (if defunct) South City restaurant and lounge. Add one distinguished local family of Bosnian-American restaurateurs. Blend. Et voilà: Lemmons By Grbic! Serves: however many folks will fit!

Recipe by Mabel Suen.

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The Trio: Figuratively Speaking Landscape Feature: Fusion Gates

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The Daily Feature:

TEST-DRIVING AUDI TRENDS

LN’s highways-and-byways guy, Ryan Scott, takes a service station squeegee to his crystal ball to discuss forthcoming enhancements to offerings from this member of the Volkswagen Group, which he dubs “the dream team of brands.”

Christiane Danna, the founder of Christiane’s Handcrafted Jewelry, chats about her “contemporary, elegant and classic” artisanal jewelry (which involves an ancient Korean gilding technique called keum-boo) with LN stalwart Denise Kruse.

On the cover 14 Stonecrest of Town & Country celebrated its grand opening with a red carpet gala earlier this week.

The assisted living and memory care community at 1020 Woods Mill Road is dedicated to providing the best senior living care in a beautiful and unique environment. Pictured on the cover are Earl and Helen Neely with Linda Iken-Robertson, Stonecrest of Town & Country’s executive director, in the beautiful dining room there. The story appears on page 14. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

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Style Feature:

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Persons of Interest Hyken’s Homework Crossword Puzzle Feature: Test-Driving Audi Trends

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Dinner & A Show Feature: Prufrock Centennial Around Town

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EDITOR IN THIS WEEK’S GATHERINGS & GOODWILL SECTION, I’m honored to congratulate the three winners of the 2017 Ladue News Charity Awards: ALIVE, College Bound and Nurses for Newborns. These St. Louis-based organizations provide for the needs of thousands in our community, whether through educating children, advocating for women and men in need or aiding and caring for infants and children. They make our city a better place to live.

Each of these organizations deserves to be applauded for doing important work in our community and for their continuous acts of selflessness for those they serve. These organizations are not only changing lives but also saving them.

Turn to p. 25, where you can read all about this year’s winners. To learn about the other inspiring charities profiled in previous weeks and honored this year, visit laduenews.com. And be sure to pick up next week’s edition to see photos from this year’s Charity Awards event, held yesterday evening at the Palladium Saint Louis.

All the best,

Editor’s Corner The word around town A warm congrats to Stéphane Denève, who has been named the next music director of St. Louis Symphony! Denève, who has been a frequent guest conductor with the orchestra since 2003, will serve as the music director for the symphony’s 13th season, from 2018 to 2019; his initial three-year term as music director begins with the 2019 to 2020 season. Denève will succeed David Robertson, who has served a distinguished 13-year tenure as music director for St. Louis Symphony.

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Congratulations to The Little Bit Foundation, which recently received a generous $85,000 from Post Holdings to fund the organization’s range of programs and services at Mann Elementary in St. Louis’ Tower Grove South neighborhood.

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New LIstINgs 544 Quail Ridge, st. Albans. stone and brick masterpiece that features a golf course view, 250 year old beams, hardwoods, stone fireplaces, and stone floors. $3,480,000 31 picaRdy lane, Ladue. Sophisticated Ladue home with gorgeous entertaining and outdoor spaces. Attractive, expansive main floor master bedroom with sitting area. $1,995,000 118 gRand MeRidien FoRest couRt, wildwood. Phenomenal setting, this 2.23 acre haven offers privacy, high quality customized features throughout! $1,850,000 5211 WestMinsteR place, CWE. Cxceptional residence combines exquisite original architectural detailing with superb updates creating a stylish and sophisticated home. $929,000 5 cleRMont lane, Ladue. Charming 4 bedroom Cape Cod Colonial is nestled in a lovely lot in a prime location. Finished lower level and spacious screened porch. $875,000 40 poRtland dRive, Frontenac. California cool home offers a perfect venue for entertaining as the home revolves around the beautiful pool and parklike landscaping. $825,000 76 abeRdeen place, Clayton. tastefully updated house sits on a 1.5 acre lot and a terrific fenced in back yard. 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. $725,000. open 6/18, 1-3 pM 1057 WinteRWood tRail, House springs. Atrium ranch on 4 acres with spectacular views from every window! Renovated main level, 6 car parking, and finished lower level! $604,900 7518 paRkdale, #103, Clayton. stunning 2 bedroom 2 bath condominium has it all! Open floorplan features 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors and nearly floor-to-ceiling windows. $465,000 25 nantucket lane, Olivette. Modern ranch in Ladue Schools. Spacious open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. 3 bedrooms on main level with 2 newly updated bathrooms. $458,000

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110 noRth neWstead, unit 301, CWE.

523 east dRive, University City. Charming center hall floor plan in an unbelievable location. Kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances is perfect for entertaining. $344,900

8 glen cReek lane, Ladue.

16656 annas Way, Chesterfield.

538 deeR valley couRt, St. Albans.

318 east sWon avenue, Webster Groves.

535 tRegaRon place, Frontenac.

1401 Windgate Way lane, Chesterfield.

4 Winding bRook lane, Ladue.

13517 Weston paRk dRive, town & Country.

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34 countRyside lane, Frontenac.

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12437 gRandvieW lake dRive, Sunset Hills.

31 conWay close, Ladue.

6 Whitegate lane, Ladue.

369 MeRlot lane, St. Albans.

9 WilloW hill, Ladue.

4312 napa vieW lane, St. Charles.

8693 West kingsbuRy avenue, University City.

226 cedaR tRace, St. Albans.

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736 st. albans spRing Road, St. Albans.

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1 noRth covington MeadoW, Olivette.

8455 colonial lane, Ladue.

1654 gaRden valley dRive, wildwood.

48 hanley doWns, Richmond Heights.

346 pebble valley, town and Country.

40 algonQuin Wood place, glendale.

3926 bouQuet Road, Pacific.

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

3609 bassett Woods dRive, Pacific.

6187 RoseWood lane, Byrnes Mill.

12 JacQueline knoll couRt, St. Louis.

1309 childRess avenue, Dogtown.

609 paddington hill, Chesterfield.

2251 Whitby, Clarkson Valley.

13140 dougheRty Ridge couRt, Des Peres.

7039 peRshing avenue, University City.

8 WhippooRWill couRt, Defiance.

7744 coRnell, University City.

24 gulF shoRes dRive, O’Fallon.

8715 Washington, University City.

202 FieldhuRst couRt, St. Charles.

4729 toWne centRe dRive, St. Louis.

7318 MelRose, University City.

LuxuryCollection 25 uppeR ladue, Ladue.

2271 talon couRt, St. Albans.

171 noRth beMiston avenue, Clayton.

11 bRentMooR paRk, Clayton.

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1042 Wings Road, st. Albans.

8 FoRdyce lane, Ladue.

6 baRclay Woods, Ladue.

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fter breaking ground in July 2016, Stonecrest of Town & Country is open for business. The community officially welcomed its first residents at the end of April, and the community’s staff and owners are working hard to provide a warm and unique experience for all who enter the doors.

The community is composed of 60 private apartments in assisted living, including studio suites, one-bedroom suites and two-bedroom suites. In addition, the memory care neighborhood contains 26 more suites with a secured courtyard.

Linda Iken-Robertson, Stonecrest of Town & Country’s executive director, says she and her staff have been waiting to get the doors open since before they broke ground last year, and she’s excited to show the St. Louis community what Stonecrest of Town & Country has to offer.

“Over the past year, we’ve been able to paint this picture of what [Stonecrest] would look like, and I think that’s what’s made it so successful already,” Iken-Robertson says. So far, she adds, the residents have been “loving it.”

The smooth opening is thanks to many, including Stonecrest of Town & Country’s move-in coordinator, who helps new residents coordinate and execute their move-in. The movein coordinator takes “so much stress” out of the moving process, Iken-Robertson says.

Once residents move in, their Stonecrest of Town & Country experience is completely tailored to them.

“We are completely resident-centered,” IkenRobertson says. “It’s one of our top priorities. If a resident wants to go zip lining, we can make it happen.”

One of the key highlights of Stonecrest of Town & Country is its award-winning Dining by Design program. The program offers restaurantstyle ordering and service, so residents aren’t limited to certain foods or dining times.

“The food is made to order, and the restaurantstyle service gives residents the opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere and the company around them,” Iken-Robertson says.

The community also offers a program called Vibrant Life, which includes seven components for a more balanced life. Stonecrest of Town & Country is able to provide a full calendar of activities and outings, and residents can also enjoy a library, game room, movie theater and fitness center.

Residents at Stonecrest of Town & Country don’t have to worry about utilities or housekeeping, since the services are included.

Staff members are also available 24 hours a day, should a resident need any assistance.

Stonecrest of Town & Country is managed by Integral Senior Living.

“We’re open and can’t wait to show everyone what we have to offer,” Iken-Robertson says.

Stonecrest of Town & Country, 1020 Woods Mill Road, Town and Country, 636-234-3153, stonecrestoftownandcountry.com

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ST. LOUIS PSYCHOANALYTIC INSTITUTE

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The 2017 Somewhere Over the Rainbow Gala for Rainbow Village was a stunning success, allowing us to help more people with developmental disabilities than ever before. A heartfelt thank-you to our many sponsors, including key sponsors Emerson, Ameren, Central Bank and Edward Jones, who made the evening possible, and to our guests, who made all the difference.

MICHAEL REA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Curt and Robin Engler, Michael Rea

Dan Isom, Ken Morris

Andy Niemeier, Page and Warren Dunnegan

Sara Westbrooks, Marty Murray

Van and Jeanie Brokaw

Michael and Lauren Shelley

Bryan Lampe, Kristen Minor

Sandy and Michael Conroy

Clayton and Josephine Evans

Jordan and Jessica Gatewood

Jennifer and Mike Letz

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INNOVATION CELEBRATION

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he Ladue Education Foundation hosted its annual spring fundraiser at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center on April 28. This year’s event, dubbed the Innovation Celebration, brought together approximately 250 Ladue School District parents, alumni and community members to celebrate and support innovation in the district. This year’s featured speaker was Jim McKelvey, Ladue Horton Watkins High School class of 1983, an entrepreneur best known for co-founding the mobile-payment company Square. McKelvey also founded Third Degree Glass Factory, co-founded Cultivation Capital and founded the nonprofit LaunchCode, which addresses the worldwide shortage of programmers. Guests enjoyed a live music performance by the band Los Hacienda Boys, composed of Ladue School District parents. Proceeds generated by event sponsorships, raffle sales and a live auction will go to enhancing educational programming and opportunities in all district schools.

Julie Stern, Hilary Cedargreen, Dana Sandweiss, Renee Sigel-Hearst

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Connecting philanthropy with public education is a new concept for many people, but the Ladue Education Foundation has been working for more than a decade to help make our extraordinary district even better through the generosity and hard work of our alumni, faculty, parents and families. This year, our spring event focused on STEM [science, technology, engineering and math] and featured Jim McKelvey, ’83, an entrepreneur who credits his Ladue schools’ education for a big part of his success.

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Kevin and Charlotte Kelley, Dan and Miranda Giesie

Jim and Anna McKelvey

Jennifer Deutsch, Marissa Rosen

Mark Kent, Jocelyn Fundoukos

Yevgeny Fundler, Nika Leoni

Alicia and Charles Mems

Joelle and Mark Biernacki

David and Sarah Woodburn

Kathie and Dan Dolan, Lisa Goebel

Corinna and David Warren

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he St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute hosted its ninth annual Spring Fling fundraiser on April 26 at the Third Degree Glass Factory. Celebrated Honorary Chairs Jim and Joan Schiele were honored for their dedication to the institute, and Dr. K. Lynne Moritz was honored with the newly established Faculty Leadership Award. Almost 200 guests enjoyed a glass-blowing demonstration, jazz by Tommy Halloran and festive food by A Social Affair. Co-chairing the event were Shannon Bagley and Deanna Taylor.

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Working with the Psychoanalytic Institute has allowed me to work with a cause that aligns with my passion in life – helping others and making everyone feel included.

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ach year, the Women of Achievement receives tremendous support from its sponsors, and the 2017 Sponsor Appreciation Luncheon honored and thanked them for their continued support of volunteer women who go above and beyond the call to make the St. Louis community a better place to live and work. Co-chairing this year’s luncheon were Nanci Bobrow and Alice Handelman.

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The St. Louis County NAACP hosts its annual FREEDOM FUND LEADERSHIP DINNER at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. 5 p.m. reception, 6:45 p.m. dinner. (naacpstlcounty.org)

Thu., June 22

Miriam Foundation presents its annual MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON at the Bogey Club.

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Thu., June 22

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Humane Society of Missouri celebrates its 12th annual PURSES & PUMPS FOR POOCHES & PALS event at its new Best Buddy Center in Maryland Heights. (hsmo.org)

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Announcing: The Man, Woman, and Student of the Year

Lily & T.J. smiling through their struggles

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Congratulations to Mary Pillsbury Wainwright and Dr. John DiPersio,

Andrew Foley and Ariel Shifter, for achieving the 2017 Man & Woman of the Year titles!

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Legacy Leadership Award honorees!

Man of the Year – Andrew Foley ($101,843.19) Runner up – Matt Doyle ($77,270) Woman of the Year – Ariel Shifter ($73,633.82) Runner up – Stephanie Arnold ($68,370.43)

Everyone Wins When Cancer Loses

A Special Thank You to our 2017 Man and Woman Candidates

Sara McFarlane Salvin Dental Specialties $50k Research Grant Award

A Special Thank You to our 2017 Student Candidates

Regina Carlton Allsup $50k Research Grant Award

Stephanie Arnold Nature’s Variety $50k Research Grant Award

Jennifer Matus Matus Group REA

Ariel Shifter Washington University $50k Research Grant Award

Wendy Giltner Merrill Lynch

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Week three of a three-week series showcasing our six finalists and three winners of the Ladue News Charity Awards.

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The many charities and nonprofits that call St. Louis home provide for the needs of thousands – whether through educating children and advocating on their behalf, working in health care or aiding and caring for in-need infants and children, they make our city a better place to live. Turn the page to learn more about this year’s top honorees.

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ometimes an acronym is more than just a shortcut for a name. ALIVE is one such example: It stands for Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments, and the nonprofit organization has helped thousands of people in the St. Louis area feel more alive and less afraid through free counseling, emergency sanctuary and other critical services.

“Every day, our 24-hour crisis line is ringing with callers who are seeking help from abuse,” says Maggie Menefee, executive director. “This is the first critical need – safety. ALIVE is unique in that it is the only provider of shelter services when the traditional brick-and-mortar shelters are full.

Given there are only 140 shelter beds in the entire St. Louis metro area, this happens almost daily.”

If a victim of intimate partner violence finds that all shelters are full, ALIVE will house him or her in an undisclosed motel until a traditional shelter has space available. To get to that motel, ALIVE provides a taxi, gas card or bus fare, and food and personal care items are provided once the victim is in a safe location. Within 24 hours of a victim’s call to the ALIVE crisis line, additional intervention needs are assessed, and services are provided, such as continued safety planning.

“There are many who are calling to just talk to someone that they want to hear their story and validate their emotions and situation,” Menefee says.

“Crisis intervention specialists who answer the calls offer counseling services to these callers and schedule a face-to-face intake to further identify needs.

Counseling is arranged after an intake with an adult counselor and/or a child therapist if the children are also in need.” Callers who ask how to file an order of protection are referred to a court advocate.

During the fiscal year that ended in March 2017, ALIVE took 6,082 crisis calls and provided additional services to 3,060 clients, a figure that

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represents a continuous increase in the three decades since ALIVE was founded. “Is it due to more violence or due to our ability to network in the community and provide those who need us the access to help?” Menefee questions. “I believe we’re getting the word out more about our crisis line and how we can be of help.

“There’s also been an increase in the number of reported incidents of domestic violence to police in the area we serve. However, keep in mind that these stats are not representative of the nearly 40 percent who never call law enforcement for help.”

In one case, Joy (a pseudonym) became desperate to protect herself and her toddler after her husband tried to choke her. With little money and no space available with friends or in a traditional shelter, Joy called ALIVE. Not only was Joy provided with a safe temporary location, but also she was assisted with obtaining a protection order and given bus fare to Denver, where she and her child could start a new life with her parents.

“I really do feel that the general public doesn’t realize we’re capable of providing that safety net to shelters,” Menefee says. “Yet, this is our signature service that has existed for over 30 years.”

Asked about ALIVE’s future, Menefee says: “I see the continuation of the critical crisis line 24 hours a day. This is the heart of responding to domestic violence victims and begins the process of our ability to provide whatever assistance they need.”

If you or someone you know needs help escaping from a violent situation, call ALIVE’s 24-hour crisis line in St. Louis at 314-993-2777, in Franklin County at 636-583-5700 or toll free at 800-941-9144.

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things out without my husband noticing so that I could eventually take the kids and leave.” And that’s what she did.

She stayed in touch with ALIVE staff through the harrowing legal process that followed, getting assistance and advice during her divorce and custody hearings. She also worked with ALIVE to develop a plan for her life going forward, completing her master’s degree in education and doctorate in the process, leading to her current position helping children learn, a passion she couldn’t focus on until her own life was saved.

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Ward now serves on ALIVE’s board of directors and speaks about the organization to groups throughout the area, sharing her story.

She has also sheltered victims in her own home. “Domestic violence knows no bounds in terms of socioeconomic status, race or religion,” she says. “Instead of judging others, we need to reach out to help them. The most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence is when [he or] she is trying to leave the situation. That’s why many victims end up staying. But we can help. ALIVE can help give people the strength to get out.”

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oing to college may be a given for some students who have social and economic advantages, but thousands of bright young people don’t have a clear path to a college education. College Bound is helping to change that through “an individualized, holistic and multiyear commitment [that] empowers promising students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve bachelor’s degrees and fulfilling careers,” according to the organization’s mission statement.

“College Bound’s ‘strong and long’ approach creates learners with a mindset to grow, persist toward goals, contribute to the workforce and give back to the community,” says Scott Baier, executive director. “We commit to our students for seven to nine years, every step of the way – increasing ACT scores; mastering Algebra II; coping with life cycle events like grief, college financial literacy, first internships, first suits and first jobs.” From 2016 to 2017, the organization will serve about 680 high school and college students in the St. Louis area.

At the same time, the organization is guided by a commitment to diversity and advancing the agenda of equity in St. Louis. A standing committee ensures that College Bound’s curriculum and facilities support and promote equality.

“Our core values also guide our day-to-day work and decision-making,” Baier says. “They help us as we work with students, donors and each other.” These core values are a foundation of trust, focus on achievement, responsibility to reflect and spirit of gratitude.

The organization focuses on students from low-income households who will be first-generation college graduates. “They are St. Louis’ future teachers, tech gurus, corporate wunderkinds and political leaders,” Baier says. “But because of barriers created by poverty, they will not graduate college without significant support. That’s where College Bound comes in.”

He adds that College Bound isn’t just helping students – it’s helping the community by creating college-educated individuals who will be able to find

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higher-paying work and contribute to the local economy. Baier points out that median earnings for St. Louis city residents with a bachelor’s degree are $41,513, compared to $22,397 for residents with only a high-school diploma and $16,746 for residents without a diploma.

The program involves a seven- to nine-year commitment during which students participate in classes, workshops, tutoring sessions, job shadowing projects, college visits, mock interviewing and networking sessions, and more. Activities occur during the summer and after school in a number of locations, depending on the activity.

In addition to the program already in place, College Bound will pilot a college counseling program for 150 Saint Louis Public Schools graduates who attend St. Louis Community College in the next academic year.

More students are entering community college as public four-year college costs increase, so a need for success at this level is becoming increasingly necessary, Baier says.

“College Bound is in the second year of a three-year strategic plan,” Baier says. “Our current plan is focused on raising our college graduation rates, decreasing our students’ debt and ensuring that our students are on a path toward meaningful careers post-graduation. In 2018, we will create a new plan that will lay out our next path. It is highly likely that we will choose to scale up locally, possibly even serving 1,000 students in our full-service program.”

That’s good news, considering that Baier notes only one in 10 low-income, first-generation college students complete a degree. That statistic is not due to lack of drive or desire. “The barriers are systemic and occur throughout the high school-to-college pipeline,” he says. “Hands down, the most important thing to know about College Bound is that we commit to each student from freshman year of high school until college graduation.”

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Curtis estimates that she has contributed about 150 volunteer hours per year to local nonprofits and was recognized with the President’s Volunteer Service Award each year for volunteering more than 100 hours. She also volunteers for a number of other St. Louis-area organizations, several of which also support youth, such as the Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club and HOME WORKS! The Teacher Home Visit Program.

Curtis encourages others to seek out opportunities to share their time and skills. “As I began to think about my goals and achievements, I did not have a full sense of personal fulfillment until I began volunteering my time to others,” she says. “Service to others, without repayment, is one of the ways that I respond to the higher

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elinda Ohlemiller can tell a lot of stories. She recounts numerous tales of heroic and lifesaving interventions that mirror plots on television medical dramas – except they’re real. As CEO of Nurses for Newborns (NFN), Ohlemiller and her staff provide a safety net for families that are expecting a baby or have an infant at home.

“We have highly moving stories, like the nurse who takes a pregnant mom’s blood pressure, finds it excessively high, summons an ambulance and the baby is immediately – early, but safely – delivered in order to save the mother’s life,” Ohlemiller says. “We have had a nurse walk into a home and start CPR on an infant the family thought was just drowsy. Another nurse pulled a family out of a burning mobile home.”

And then there are the significant everyday stories. “Moms who are praised for the first time in their lives,” she lists as one example, continuing, “a grandmother who learns to put the baby on his back to sleep, a teen mom who stays in school at the nurse’s encouragement – our staff have stood over baby scales and applauded when they show a few ounces gained and brought a rocking chair to a mom with no furniture.”

All this happens because NFN provides home visits by experienced, registered nurses who provide health care and resources, screen for common concerns and teach positive parenting skills. The overall goal is to prevent infant mortality and to promote safe, healthy pregnancies and infancy. The organization focuses on offering significant prenatal support to pregnant women, as well as babies who are medically fragile, babies born to mothers who are teenagers or who have mental health concerns or disabilities, or families with very limited resources.

“Every family comes to us with concerns – but also strengths,” Ohlemiller says.

“Our nurses build upon those strengths and provide encouragement when new parents are not yet confident in their skills.”

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health screenings and information, including how to perform infant CPR, how to clear a baby’s airway, how to set the baby in the safest sleep positions and how to recognize illness. “We know that our services save lives,” Ohlemiller says.

“They also save money in the long run as we aim to prevent infant health crises, child abuse and neglect; reduce infant injuries, preventable hospitalizations and emergency room visits; increase immunization rates; decrease poor birth outcomes; and connect families with community resources.” Some families served

by NFN don’t have nearby extended family to assist and might not have positive parenting role models.

“We continually have our eye on ways we can prevent infant mortality,” she says. “Because we bring all of our services to the families’ homes, we remove the barrier to health care that lack of transportation can cause. We also can provide donated emergency supplies for families who have no other way to get them.

Clean diapers can keep an infant out of the emergency room with a threatening infection. A safe crib can literally make the difference between life and death.”

Ohlemiller is grateful for the help of hundreds of volunteers who sort donations and supplies for the families. Without this logistical assistance, it would be impossible to continue serving almost 3,000 families in 20 Missouri counties each year. If parents, caregiving grandparents, other relatives and younger siblings of the babies are included, more than 7,000 people receive some sort of education or assistance.

“In recent years, due to rising rates of depression, anxiety and stress in the mothers we serve, we have added the services of licensed clinical social workers for parents who want additional support or brief counseling,” Ohlemiller says.

“Some families also work with an NFN Community Health Worker who provides peer support, community outreach, service navigation, language interpretation and consultation regarding culturally appropriate support for immigrant and minority families.”

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Now that he’s focused on more than the figures, Gallaher has a true appreciation for the whole scope of services provided by NFN, pointing out that the organization serves “some of the most vulnerable.” As board president, Gallaher participates in various subcommittees, monthly finance committee and executive committee meetings, and board meetings. He estimates that it adds up to about 10 hours per month.

“My work is meaningful because I see firsthand how the mission of Nurses for Newborns impacts our service region in a positive way by improving the lives of the families we serve,” he says.

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he magnificent border of midcentury hybrid lilies along the back of my grandmother’s rock garden in New Hampshire endlessly delighted me as a child.

Those luxurious flowers’ sheer beauty, brilliant color and classic form enchanted me. So when I subsequently planted the garden at my first home, the ‘Black Dragon’ lily served as the centerpiece of my patio border. Thereafter, I’d park my lawn chair under the towering floral spires and become intoxicated by their fabulous fragrance; the perfect pleasure conveyed by this genus made me a lifelong lily lover.

Most if not all of those lilies have a connection. They resulted from the prodigious breeding efforts of Dutchborn plantsman Jan de Graaff, considered by many to be the father of the modern garden lily. In his 1989 New York Times obituary, writer Patti Hagan was quoted as saying, “By dint of rigorous mass hybridization, de Graaff managed to ruin the lily’s reputation as an impossible, unobliging garden aristocrat and made of the lily a good, easy-growing garden plant.” He did this by making wide crosses between many species from all over the world, selecting the best from millions of seedlings for out-facing flowers, vigor and hardiness.

His first breakthrough cultivar, ‘Enchantment,’ remains popular today.

Where to See Lilies The Missouri Botanical Garden sports a wonderful collection of lilies concentrated in the bulb borders near the Climatron. Blooming from early June into July, all varieties are labeled, making it easy for visitors to choose selections for their own gardens. Bellefontaine Cemetery, at 4947 W. Florissant Ave., also displays mass plantings of cultivated lilies. Those wishing to view native species, meanwhile, should visit the Whitmire Wildflower Garden at the Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Missouri.

The most spectacular lily viewing this year should come at the North American Lily Society’s 70th annual International Lily Show & Symposium, held in St. Louis from June 28 through July 2. Show chairman Lynn Slackman says participants bring spectacular cut specimens from across the northern United States and Canada. Attendees should look for hot new interdivisional hybrids like ‘Lankon’ and ‘Fusion,’ with specimens from each of the eight classic lily divisions and species groups.

The free, open-to-the-public show will take place in the Versailles Ballroom at the Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis. To learn more or to register for the symposium, visit nals2017.lilies.org.

Supersize Your Lilies In a landscape, lilies are most effective when massed.

Home gardeners should order early for the best selection and plant fresh bulbs as soon as they arrive in the fall.

Establish a large clump from the beginning by planting five or more bulbs of the same variety close together.

Lilies love rich, loose soil. To create the ideal bed, therefore, dig a bushel-basket-size hole, about 2 feet

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wide and 18 inches deep. Backfill the hole with a foot of soil amended with compost, aged manure and ground bark. Stir in some bone meal. Then push the lily bulbs – roots down – into the soft soil.

I plant in a loose “W” to give a natural effect, but the exact arrangement matters little as long as about 10 inches separate the bulbs. Also, the lilies should be about 8 inches below final grade. Fill the hole and water well.

Fertilize lightly (one tablespoon per plant) with 5-10-10 now, at spring emergence and at the beginning of flower bud set.

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Fusion Gates unleashes functional and fashionable baby and pet gates across the St. Louis area.

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hen Donna Potter was mothering a household filled with four young kids and two dogs, she needed a safe way to protect every member of her family, as well as her luxuriously renovated 19th-century Victorian home.

As a result, the Edwardsville, Illinois, mother set out on a search for functional – and attractive – baby and pet gates, but she came up emptyhanded. Although the roadblock was frustrating, it sparked an idea. “I designed a see-through gate and had my builder construct it,” Potter says. “I fell in love with the idea.”

In 2015, Potter brought her idea, Fusion Gates, to market. The company offers safe – and aesthetically pleasing – baby and pet gates with interchangeable screens to complement even the most upscale home décor. “The gates are meant to enhance your space, like a work of art in your home,” Potter says.

The gates themselves, which are made of lightweight aluminum and scratch-resistant polycarbonate materials, come in black, white, pearl and satin nickel. Fusion Gates’ truly unique feature is its interchangeable screen designs, which are inspired by trends in luxury stores, high-end hotels, historic to modern architecture, and stunning nature scenes. Among the most popular designs are Willow Branch, Trellis and Modern Lines, a multicolored modern vertical-line pattern.

Fusion Gates also offers complimentary consultations and, for an additional fee, custom screen designs. “One dog hotel wanted its logo on [the screen], another customer wanted a photo of their dog on it, and some customers want a different color of one of our designs,” Potter says.

The gates are meant to complement the character of your home, according to her. “It’s more of a home accessory,” she says. “We call it a portal to harmonious living.” That’s because design can affect your feelings, Potter notes, adding: “One thing we feel really strongly about is mental wellness. I would feel terrible looking at the black-barred gates in my house. It was sending this subliminal message that I was trapped.” Rather than a sign to “keep out” or “beware,” Potter wants Fusion Gates to be inviting and welcoming. “It’s more of something you enter, not something that halts you; [the gates] promote positivity in your house,” she says.

The gates, which have an easy-to-install instruction manual at fusiongates.com, also feature dualmounting capabilities for either a pressure-mount or hardware installation into your entryway. The manual likewise details how to change the screen in the gate’s patented interchangeable art screen system.

Although the gates are currently sold out, new colors, designs and sizes will be available this fall through fusiongates.com. Customers can visit the site now to take advantage of a “secret sale” offered to customers who

preorder the gates. Preorders begin in September, and gates will arrive in early October, Potter notes. She also hopes to make Fusion Gates available through Houzz, Amazon and other online retailers.

One reason the company had a recent sales boost was an April audition for ABC’s Shark Tank, Potter says. Fusion Gates didn’t make it onto a taping of the popular entrepreneurship show, but it did receive a bump in sales and support on social media from residents across the St. Louis area.

And her customers love Fusion Gates, Potter says.

She recalls one client calling the gates unique and beautiful, all while still keeping her large-breed dogs away from her expensive furniture and serving as a high-quality piece of art in her home. Potter adds that another client, who has a granddaughter and dogs, says the gates are easy to use and make her life stress-free. “We have a great relationship with our customers,” Potter says, adding that clients often send her photos of their kids and pets with the gates.

Potter wants to make sure customers know they’re a part of the company, too. “We encourage people to connect with us on social media to suggest [gate screen] designs and get in on our secret sale,” she says. “We are obsessed with our product and with our customer!”

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I‌ n the last five-plus years, the real estate industry has witnessed a major transformation within its structure through the act of becoming more digital and mobile. Laura McCarthy Real Estate has redesigned and refurbished its Clayton office from the ground up in order to evolve with the industry. This strategic remodel allows agents to be more collaborative and brings technology to the forefront of the business. A spacious, open work space houses computers at each seat, large work tables and televisions throughout, with a lounge area, all of which serves to launch Laura McCarthy agents and the clients they serve into the future of real estate.

With a lack of property on the market and good houses selling fast, the ability to easily share and receive information creates opportunities. The agency is thrilled to start this new era of collaboration, as it looks forward to the opportunity of growth for agents to provide for clients. “We are large enough to stay progressive … and small enough to personalize the service delivery to each client,” a spokesperson for the company says. Laura McCarthy maintains an excellent marketing program, plus internal closing and relocation departments. It utilizes market statistics and research as integral components in its planning and marketing strategies. Laura McCarthy is poised to continue leading in the industry because of its unique understanding that, in order to grow and thrive in this fast-paced, information-driven world, real estate companies need to embrace and lead change.

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ith summer finally upon us and outdoor activities in full swing, ladies, two abbreviations should become foremost in your minds regarding skin care: UV (ultraviolet) and SPF (sun protection factor).

Summer’s heat brings a spike in potentially damaging UV rays from exposure to the sun. As a result, while enjoying the outdoors, protect your skin from those rays with a sunscreen with an ample SPF. Even if you plan on minimizing solar exposure, apply sunscreen daily. Also, always carry sunscreen in your bag, because you never know when you might need it, and reapplying sunscreen throughout the day remains every bit as important as applying it in the first place.

In that (pardon the phrase) light, consider these three facial sunscreens: Kiehl’s Super Fluid UV Defense SPF 50+. This makes the perfect facial sunscreen for women with oily skin or for women who prefer a matte finish. It can be worn under makeup and, as noted, runs up to SPF 50+.

Supergoop! Everyday Sunscreen. This water-resistant facial sunscreen, which also features an SPF of 50, preserves the skin’s natural glow while protecting against sun damage and comes in four convenient sizes.

Shiseido Sports BB Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ WetForce. This BB (short for “beauty or blemish balm”) tinted sunscreen helps blur any imperfections on the skin while playing sports, laying out or swimming in a pool or other body of water.

As body sunscreens, meanwhile, try this trio: La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Melt-in Sunscreen Milk. This ranks among the highest-rated sunscreens thanks to its effectiveness, as well as its great absorption.

After applying it, you won’t be left with any greasy limbs.

Coppertone Water BABIES Pure & Simple Whipped. If it’s safe for babies, it’s safe for everyone, yes? As the No. 1 pediatrician-recommended sunscreen, this SPF 50 offering should bring you peace of mind in applying it to your youngsters.

Banana Boat SunComfort Clear UltraMist Sunscreen. If you prefer sunscreen in a spray instead of as a lotion, this one’s for you. Designed to be used from any angle, this 30/50+ SPF offering can easily target even hard-to-reach spots.

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Christiane’s Handcrafted Jewelry brings the art of made-by-hand European jewelry to St. Louis

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or Christiane Danna, jewelry is more than just ornamental: She refers to her everevolving collection of minimalistic, natureinspired earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets as “wearable art.” Each piece, designed and Christiane Danna | Photo by KT Clark handcrafted by Danna herself, evokes a sense of harmony with nature, with clean, classic lines often echoing gently swaying branches or delicately budding flowers moving with a light breeze.

Danna was born and raised in Osnabrück, a small town in northwest Germany. Growing up in Germany with a mom who loved to craft and sew, Danna enjoyed working with her hands, as well. “I like to work with materials, and this is one way to do it,” she says. “I like the combination of the practical and wearable and that it has an art or beauty aspect to it, too.”

Through the country’s well-known apprenticeship program – one that the U.S. has studied over the years to find a way to adapt for our own use to boost both skill levels and employment rates – Danna began learning the craft of handmade jewelry. “It’s very different in Germany,” Danna says. “They have this trade system, where you make [it to] a journeyman level after 3½ years, then you get a master. The apprentice is taken in by a business, a jewelry store in my case, where they are shown the practical aspects of the trade. Once or twice a week, the apprentice is sent to school to learn – in the jeweler’s case, about the chemistry and physics that applies, drawing, design, math and special techniques.”

Throughout the 3½-year program, Danna was able to split her time between learning through classroom instruction and on-the-job experience with jewelrymakers, honing her style and her craft for the next couple of years. Around that time, she fell in love with a St. Louis native and decided to make the move across the Atlantic to be with him in 2002.

“I didn’t quite know where to fit in,” Danna says of her first foray into the American jewelry scene. “It was new, people here go to art school, there are all different kinds of jewelers.” She began working from her home in St. Louis, displaying tables at various art fairs, and soon came to discover a robust local artist community that was more than willing to help out a new artist find her footing. “The art community is really supportive and friendly,” she says. “We help each other out, but it is competitive in some ways. For example, it’s competitive to get into art fairs.”

She opened a studio and boutique for her jewelry

in the Central West End, which was the home of Christiane’s Handcrafted Jewelry for more than a decade, before she closed shop to concentrate on being home with her 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter, all while maintaining her jewelry interests through her online shop.

Danna describes her jewelry as “contemporary, elegant and classic, easy to wear both every day and for special occasions.” Her designs, many of which reflect the shape or movement of flora, are also inspired by architecture, art, the lines and flow of dresses and even vintage wallpaper patterns. Christiane’s Handcrafted Jewelry designs have a distinct European flair – for craft jewelry, European-style pieces are typically heavier, larger statement pieces than what’s made in the U.S. Danna’s designs marry the two styles well, with bold statement pieces that are light enough for everyday wear.

To make her wearable art, Danna starts with sheets – typically in silver or brass – and wire, cutting out shapes, hammering and soldering to give each piece a unique volume and form. Her newer pieces employ an ancient Korean gilding technique called keum-boo, which is used to apply thin sheets of gold to silver, to make silvergilt, a layered multitone look with two types of metals. To do this, Danna warms the silver and gold together and, while the metals remain hot, applies pressure by rubbing the combination with a burnishing tool, which creates a permanent bond. Gemstones, such as garnet and turquoise, are sourced from various online suppliers, with Danna occasionally picking up some pieces from a gem show in Collinsville, Illinois.

Christiane’s Handcrafted Jewelry ranges in price anywhere from $30 to $300, and she often works with clients to make bespoke pieces, namely wedding and engagement rings.

Jewelry can be purchased through her website and Etsy store, as well as Union Studio in Botanical Heights. Many of Danna’s sales are made at art fairs throughout the St. Louis region; she most recently participated in Laumeier Sculpture Park’s annual art fair and Schlafly’s Art Outside festival in Maplewood.

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You never stop learning, and we never stop looking at the work.

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was how important it is for every part of a team to contribute and work together.

“It’s all about the collective,” he says. “People coming together to make something bigger than they are.” And in that way, it’s a tiny bit like making jets, but instead of flybys, when the lights come up and the music starts, the curtain opens and another show begins. Now, that’s what makes Isaacson jump up and run to the window.

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f Mike Isaacson had been more passionate about fighter jets, then it’s possible that musical theater in St. Louis and on Broadway may never have had the benefit of his brilliance.

Let me explain. Isaacson is in his fifth season as the executive producer at The Muny; he’s also a Tony Award-winning producer in New York. Even though he spends a good deal of time during The Muny’s “off-season” working the stages of the Great White Way, Isaacson has called St. Louis home since he moved here in 1982 to attend Saint Louis University. He studied English and journalism, so it didn’t seem his future would include the theater.

After graduation, his first job was at McDonnell Douglas working as a writer for company publications. He says it was those fighter jets that made him first realize he probably didn’t have a passion for that kind of corporate life.

“I was in the headquarters, and it was right next to the runway at Lambert,” Isaacson says. “And every time one of the F-15s or F-18s flew by, there were people who, no matter what they were doing, would jump up and run to the window – they were so excited; those planes made them happy.” That’s when he knew he needed to find the thing that made him “jump up and run to the window.”

Although Isaacson says he always had a love for theater, he took a job back at his alma mater and became the top assistant to Saint Louis University’s president at the time, the Rev. Lawrence H. Biondi. For six years, he worked alongside Biondi, but he was an avid theatergoer, and he started writing reviews. Those reviews caught the attention of The Fabulous Fox Theatre, and Isaacson was hired to produce shows.

Isaacson’s success at The Fabulous Fox led him to opportunities in New York City and at The Muny. I interviewed Isaacson not long after he took the job in his office behind the trees and mammoth stage in Forest Park. I remember how emotionally and emphatically he stressed to me that “The Muny matters.” Five years later, he tells me it matters even more to him because of how much it matters to the people of St. Louis.

“That’s the heaviest weight of this whole thing,” he says. “[The Muny’s] been a part of people’s lives, it’s in their minds and hearts and families, and that’s a gift they’ve given us. And that is a gift you can never take for granted, and you constantly have to honor it.”

Another thing that strikes me about Isaacson is how he tries to blend in with the audience and watch every show. My family and I had season tickets in Terrace A for many years, and several times he sat right behind us. He would react to the show as if it was the first time he’d ever seen it. He’d laugh at the jokes, let out whoops for the big dance numbers and show his appreciation for every song with long applause. He says it’s getting harder for him to blend in now that more of the patrons know who he is.

“I like to sit in different spots,” Isaacson says. “You never stop learning, and we never stop looking at the work.” He especially loves to gauge the audiences from within. “I’m very aware of how hard everyone has worked to create this and how challenging the endeavor is,” he notes. “And when it’s succeeding and the audience is into it and loving it and grateful, that’s thrilling.”

I ask Isaacson to rate theater in St. Louis and The Muny compared to other cities, and while he says the theater here is renowned and appreciated by performers and producers everywhere, there is really no way to compare The Muny to anything else.

“There is no comparison; there is nothing else like this in the world,” Isaacson says.

“It’s not just the size of the stage; it’s the size of the cast and the orchestra and the sets, the turntable and the outdoors and the trees and the stars – nobody else is creating this at all.”

One key lesson Isaacson says he learned from his brief life in the corporate world

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By Dr. Russell Hyken y son’s favorite coach was the one who knew the least about the sport. What made him special was his passion for the game and his ability to bring out the best in a group of young boys. This coach taught character and teamwork, and it more than made up for lack of sports knowledge. The kids had a great season despite

a losing record.

When kids are young, a good coach fosters athletic desire. Practices are structured, skills are taught and rules are explained. The general theme is fun, and kids learn to be passionate about the game.

As athletes enter the more competitive years, a true leader assists in developing players with their training and teaches communication skills and teamwork. A wellcoached organization also helps teens to develop social skills, learn a healthy lifestyle, and understand how to overcome adversity – skills that last long after the cleats are put in the closet.

Despite everyone’s best efforts, any child who plays through many sports seasons will eventually experience a coaching conflict. Athletes often become frustrated with playing time or assigned position, and others may feel their coach is mean or plays favorites. A player can’t control the behavior of a team leader, but families can manage how their children respond to coaching difficulties.

The first step to resolving any conflict is to pinpoint the problem. Ask your aspiring athlete to identify examples of the troubling behavior. Does the coach harshly criticize, have a sarcastic tone or make practice too hard? If your child can’t identify a concern, then it can be challenging to move past the bothersome situation.

Parents should also consider that their child could be creating his or her own issue.

Coaches have limited interactions with players, and they have minimal information to make informed decisions. If an athlete fails to hustle, complains about drills or accepts adult direction only with difficulty, a coach may have reason to respond with a harsh attitude.

It is also possible that a coach may be a bully. Changing teams is an option. Most young players, however, don’t want to leave their friends, and others do not have an alternative choice because they are playing high school sports. Frustrated athletes should look for credible coaching comments, block out the negativity and focus on improvement.

Most important, when your child complains, keep the situation in perspective. The only thing a young athlete can truly control is attitude and desire. Encourage your children to examine their feelings and advocate for what they want. Don’t let a bad coach or difficult season ruin your child’s passion.

Kids who participate in organized sports tend to have better grades, higher selfesteem and improved family relationships. Attend as many games as you can, shout loudly from the stands and celebrate hard work. Family is the most important team of all.

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uying trends and economic realities drive perpetual shifting sands in all consumer markets, and nowhere is that more evident than with auto manufacturers. Today we’re seeing midrange brands such as Ford and Toyota experience declining sales, while luxury and performance brands such as Mercedes and Porsche are setting records. Upmarket buyers are flourishing today, and those revenues are leading to new-model introductions and technological innovation. At first glance, the fact that Mercedes offers a performanceoriented AMG version (containing an engine hand-built from start to finish by one of only 50 AMG Master Engine Builders) of nearly every vehicle in its lineup may seem overwhelming, but the fact is, the strategy’s working.

Audi has also seen a boom, is moving iron and is planning to capitalize on that momentum with a top-to-bottom lineup refresh over the next 18 months. Being a halo brand of the world’s largest automotive group has its benefits: vast financial resources

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differ vAsTly from TodAy’s version. and even vaster engineering brainpower. The Volkswagen Group consists of VW, Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche and others. That’s the dream team of brands (and certainly not the Bad News Bears). I’ll take one of each, please.

New models, refresh of existing models – we’ll be seeing it all from Audi. For each of you, the flame to which you’re drawn will differ. For me, the recommitment to performance is a siren song. Instead of the performance-ish smaller Audis of the past, 2017 will see authentic rip-roaring “entry-level” performance. The all-new TT RS convertible and coupe and RS3 sport sedan will share the same 400-horsepower 2½-liter turbocharged engine, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and electronic all-wheel drive system. Both of these cars will tear off from 0 to 60 in less than 4 seconds and have newly designed chassis for lighter weight and improved stiffness. Best of all, both should be available at or around $60,000, making for serious competition to the BMW M2 and Porsche Boxster/Cayman.

Audi e-Tron Sportback concept

Audi Q2 interior

Moving up the performance line, Audi plans bonkers new RS versions of the Q5 SUV, RS4, RS5, RS6 and even the 605-horsepower hyper-sedan, RS7. An RS version of its flagship Lamborghini-derived R8 Supercar is also a possibility, the thought of which results in a sudden dopamine release. And while some performance buyers bemoan the disappearance of manual transmissions from the Audi line, I’d suggest getting to know its dual-clutch transmission – you might not miss the hand-rowed cog as much as you think.

All of us had that friend 15 years ago who insisted that “these mobile devices will never catch on.” Opinions about electric cars have been similar. If you read my prior Tesla P90D and Model X reviews, you could even say I was one of those guys. But just as the power and convenience of the internet in your palm caught on, so has Tesla and its forward-thinking wundercars. Audi, like every other manufacturer, has taken notice. For some time, it’s been teasing its e-Tron Quattro concept at shows worldwide, but now its public release is on the horizon, likely going on sale in 2018. According to Audi chief executive officer Rupert Stadler, the commitment to electric cars is real, and he expects multiple e-cars will be on sale by 2020. Much of this development is in conjunction with VW and Porsche and will result in a full line of electric compact cars, luxury sedans, SUVs and performance vehicles. Coming from a leader in technological innovation, these cars should introduce ideas and features heretofore unimagined.

Audi Q8 concept

Rounding out the new models and product refreshes promised, Stadler has publicly iterated many times his company’s desire to fill in the blanks in its existing SUV lineup. Possibly first to be seen on sale will be the all-new compact Q2 Crossover SUV. With two engine options, a 148-horsepower 1.4-liter turbo four or a 190-horsepower 2-liter turbo four, the Q2 will be targeted at city dwellers looking for a touch of utility and efficiency. In addition to reimagining the Q3, Q5 and alreadyon-sale Q7, there are two big pieces of news for the SUV line. First is the luxury – and edgy – Q8. Based on an all-new architecture, the Q8 will likely first be seen as a hybrid gas/electric powertrain with the possibility of a twin-turbo V-8 RS Q8 down the proverbial road. Next is the much-rumoured Q6, which current thinking says will be an all-electric Tesla-fighter that will debut much of Audi’s autonomous-driving technology.

With everything slated for release, Audi HR must be paying out a mountain of overtime. No doubt its goals are stratospheric, but if anyone has the chops and resources to pull it off, it’s the Volkswagen Group. I’m personally eager for my opportunity to get behind the controls of as many of these new machines as possible, and there’s sure to be something in the line which speaks to any buyer. audiusa.com

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ast month, a renowned restaurant family revived Lemmons, an old St. Louis mainstay in South City that closed in 2014 after a dozen years in business.

As Lemmons By Grbic, the former pizza parlor and bar returned to life courtesy of the Grbics, who acquired Lemmons in August of that year, completely renovated it and then adopted a vibrant new food menu with a fresh Balkan-American twist.

The neighborhood eatery comes from siblings Erna, Senada and Ermin Grbic and their parents, Ermina and Sulejman Grbic. Grbic Restaurant on Keokuk, which opened in 2002, has gained an avid following with its authentic Bosnian specialties.

“Our dad purchased it with the intention of turning it into a sports bar,” says Erna of the new operation.

“Since then, we’ve gone through a lot of ideas as far as what Lemmons could become. He eventually stepped away from it and said, ‘Go ahead and do what you want to do,’ so we took his original idea and put more of our flavors into it. We’re putting a spin on Balkan food with a Balkan-American menu that appeals to firstand second-generation Bosnians, as well as the larger community all around.”

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While Erna runs the event coordination and marketing side of both businesses, her siblings tackle both front- and back-of-house duties. Senada, who serves as executive chef at Lemmons and sous chef at Grbic, received formal culinary arts training from Chicago’s Le Cordon Bleu, while Ermin studied culinary arts and restaurant-management programs at Forest Park Community College.

The approximately 5,000-square-foot space features a buildout from top to bottom conducted during the past three years, leaving only the original brick walls intact. The dining room and bar together seat around 99 patrons.

“Ermin is really rustic in his style, Erna is modern and I’m vintage-farmhouse style, so we incorporated it all,” Senada says. “Everyone had their hand in everything, and it came together really nicely.”

The interior exudes a casual loungelike feel reminiscent of its previous incarnation. Pops of yellow highlight the lemony theme, with several furnishings designed and constructed by Ermin. Burkart’s Woodworks supplied materials for the bar, trim and some tables, alongside imported furniture from Sarajevo, the capital and biggest city of Bosnia and

By Mabel Suen Herzegovina.

In the kitchen, Senada works tirelessly with her family to create dishes that pay homage to both their Bosnian background and classic Lemmons favorites.

“I’m being true to my roots but getting more modern and creative,” says Senada, who has full creative control with this venture, whereas Grbic focuses entirely on traditional Eastern European cuisine. “It’s essentially American-European fusion.”

Take, for instance, the list of flatbreads on housemade dough, which hearken back to Lemmons’ time serving Black Thorn Pub-recipe pizza. One such option features heavy Balkan influence in its unique toppings: feta, ćevapi (a grilled, skinless, sausagelike dish of minced meat), onions and mozzarella. Another, a sandwich, comes with their dad’s recipe for chicken – lovingly dubbed “Babo’s Chicken,” babo being Bosnian for “father” or “dad” – and ajvar, or roasted red pepper and eggplant relish. Either of those dishes (or some other dish from the menu) would make a great meal before catching a performance of Insight Theatre Company’s Next to Normal.

“Lemmons has been around [for some time], so we’re pulling a lot of history in the creation of the

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& A Show

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Next to Normal

menu,” Erna says. “A lot of people aren’t getting their original Lemmons dive bar, but we’re hoping to call back to those old memories and feelings.

People can have a taste of some of that old-school Lemmons in a completely new setting.”

To that end, the Grbics perfected their own crispy buttermilk-brined fried chicken over the course of more than 100 trial-and-error tests – even consulting with a past-life Lemmons cook in an attempt to fill in a few vague parts of the original process. Beyond that, patrons should expect Balkan flair in nearly every item on the menu, from a Vegeta-seasoned burger on a Bosnian-style bun from Sana Inc. & Bakery to the fluffy uštipci (deepfried dough balls) the Grbics grew up eating with an assortment of dips and spreads.

Behind the full bar, a dozen local taps are tied to a custom cooler and short keg lines. The beverage program also features a selection of wine and cocktails, including raspberry mojitos and housemade limoncello.

‌Story: At first glance, the Goodmans seem like a typical American suburban family. In the morning, husband Dan grabs breakfast on his way to work, while his wife, Diana, makes sandwiches for their children’s lunches. Natalie is a high school student with a talent for playing the piano, while her (older) brother, Gabe, seems to revel in making mischief for his mother, who clearly loves him.

That’s an untrue picture, though. For 16 years, Diana has suffered from a bipolar disorder brought about by the traumatic death of her son as an infant.

She has held fast to his memory since then and has even “grown” him into a teenager. While her husband and daughter love her, Dan’s own psychological health is frazzled by years of trying to get Diana on the road to better mental health. As for Natalie, she resents playing second fiddle to a brother who died before she was born, as she tells Henry, a fellow student who has a crush on her.

Diana has spent years under the observation of Dr. Fine, who prescribes a smorgasbord of medications in an attempt to control her disorder. After Diana abandons the drugs, Dan takes her to Dr. Madden, who attempts to help Diana without prescriptions, even to the extent of using hypnosis and eventually electroconvulsive therapy.

Through it all, Diana holds fast to her son and to her delusions as she struggles to find some sort of happiness in her life. But can she ever come to peace with the past?

Highlights: Insight Theatre Company is kicking off its 10th-anniversary season with a fine version of this rock musical that was a surprise winner of the

By Mark Bretz

2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Other Info: Although mental illness makes an unlikely subject for a musical, Next to Normal garnered 11 Tony Award nominations in 2009, with wins for Best Original Score, Best Orchestrations and Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical. It features music by Tom Kitt and lyrics and book by Brian Yorkey.

Robbie Ashurst’s scenic design eerily combines an innocuous-looking stage filled on both sides with shelves containing empty photo frames and with a back wall covered with windows of varying sizes and heights, giving it a “rabbit hole” appearance for Diana’s fantasies and troubled world.

Conductor Ron McGowan leads a spirited four-piece band in a fierce interpretation of Kitt’s compositions, with Aaron Brown on guitar, Michael Ferguson on percussion, Devon Smith on bass and McGowan himself on keyboards.

Next to Normal is dark much of the time, but creators Kitt and Yorkey try to present Diana’s bipolar condition in a raucous, rock fashion that accentuates the harrowing existence within her mind. Insight’s rendition succeeds both in its delivery of the musical moments and as a finely acted production.

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Company: Insight Theatre Company Venue: The .ZACK, 3224 Locust Ave. Dates: June 16-18, 22-25 Tickets: $20-$35; contact insighttheatrecompany.com or 314-556-1293 Rating: A 4 on a scale of 1-to-5

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WakeUs Till Human Voices

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Moon, spoon, June – typhoon.

A century ago this month, a St. Louis native’s first book hit the world of poetry with cyclonic force.

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et us go then, you and I, / When the evening is spread out against the sky” – the first two lines of the poem likely still lull unsuspecting readers with their Edwardian lilt before the third line, without benefit of a caesura or any other buffer, turns jackhammer: “Like a patient etherized upon a table.”

Precisely two years after the magazine publication of that historic work of verse by a St. Louis native, it slantwise top-billed his first poetic compilation, which turns 100 this month: T.S. Eliot’s Prufrock and Other Observations.

Now, knee-jerk Gateway City boosters might feel tempted to presume that when “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” (the compilation’s quasinamesake) first appeared, its formal impact approximated having a hansom cab teleported to Talladega. And certainly, in hindsight, few other 20th-century works of verse can match that impact. (From a lustrum later, “The Second Coming” by W.B. Yeats, with its apocalyptic prescience, springs to mind: “Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold … ”) In such a presumption, however, boosters would err, according to Don Share. Share – himself, almost perforce, a lauded contemporary poet – now edits Chicago’s Poetry, arguably the biggest “little” magazine of the 20th century, where the “Love Song” debuted.

“No one could have guessed a century ago that the appearance of ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’ in Poetry magazine would turn out to be a highlight not only of our history but also that of modern poetry itself,” Share says. “At the time, Eliot was virtually unknown, having only published before in school magazines.”

That virtual unknown entered the world here at 2635 Locust St., a subsequently razed house then owned by his paternal grandfather, on Sept. 26, 1888, a Wednesday. (“Wednesday’s child is full of woe,” notes the venerable fortunetelling song “Monday’s Child,” and during the past century, remedial-lit students more enamored of limericks than vers libre likely would agree.) The youngest of six surviving children of a prosperous businessman and a poetically inclined social worker, he bore the name of his maternal grandfather, Thomas Stearns.

Health-related issues early turned Eliot bookish, and for the better part of a decade starting at the age of 10, he attended Smith Academy, a former prep school for Washington University – co-founded, aptly enough, by his father’s father, the Unitarian minister William Greenleaf Eliot. At Smith, Eliot not only studied ancient Greek, Latin, French and German but also started writing verse, initially, if quite transiently, influenced by quaint work like the Persian Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyám, translated by Edward Fitzgerald.

Eliot technically lived in St. Louis until 1914, concurrent with a stint at Harvard University, where he earned multiple degrees. Thereafter, although he apparently bore St. Louis no animosity (unlike fellow local literary light Tennessee Williams), Eliot rarely returned.

Instead, following various European peregrinations, he chose, in 1927, to expatriate to the United Kingdom, where he strove to out-Brit the average Brit and even the above-average Brit.

Long before that, of course, came both the “Love Song” and, in a 500copy edition by The Egoist Ltd., Prufrock, whose chapbook-sized contours

included only 11 other pieces of verse.

Integral to the publication of both had been the Idaho-born poet, provocateur and (later, inadvisably) political propagandist Ezra Pound, whom Eliot met in London in September 1914. A month after that meeting, more specifically, Pound, as something of an associate editor without portfolio, submitted the “Love Song” to Harriet Monroe, Poetry’s founder, calling it – in a cover letter included in The Letters of Ezra Pound 1907-1941, edited by D.D. Paige – “[t]he most interesting contribution I’ve had from an American.”

Ironically, that now-historic submission itself progressed rockily. In a letter dated Feb. 1, 1919, to fellow poet and Kirkwood native Marianne Moore, Pound wrote regarding Monroe that “it took a six months’ struggle to get her to print Eliot’s ‘Prufrock.’”

“The poem was not, at first, welcomed by readers,” says Share, Poetry’s current steward. “The famous literary critic Louis Untermeyer wrote to …

Monroe that ‘Prufrock’ was ‘the first piece of the English language that utterly stumped me. … [T]he effect was that of the Muse in a psychopathic ward – drinking the stale dregs of revolt.’ He added that the only person he could find who could keep a straight face reading it was a psychoanalyst who said, ‘An extremely interesting case.’”

Despite that reception, Eliot – in a letter dated July 23, 1917, included in the first volume, revised, of The Letters of T.S. Eliot, edited by Valerie Eliot and Hugh Naughton – informed a cousin, “My book seems to have sold pretty well, although it has not been much reviewed yet.” (In that letter, in an utterly Prufrockian fashion, he immediately continued: “I also go to the dentist. My teeth are falling to pieces, I have to wear spectacles to read and from time to time I am contorted with rheumatism – otherwise I am pretty well.”)

Such reviews, both negative and positive, eventually arrived. In a letter to his mother dated Jan. 17, 1918, for instance, Eliot wrote regarding a Prufrock notice, “There is a very flattering article on me by May Sinclair in the last Little Review.” (He referred to a now little-remembered British writer and the American literary magazine today most famed for serializing James Joyce’s monumental Ulysses.) “‘Prufrock’ would become one of the most famous and beloved poems in the English language,” Poetry’s Share reflects. “The magazine’s motto in those days was Whitman’s statement, ‘To have great poetry, there must be great audiences, too.’ Eliot paved the way for both with his remarkable poem. It’s impossible to imagine a world in which it didn’t exist.”

Moreover, despite early screeds like Untermeyer’s and a similar one of the compilation in the Times Literary Supplement, Prufrock led to bigger and perhaps better things: The Waste Land in 1922, Ash-Wednesday in 1930, Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats in 1939, Four Quartets in 1943.

Ultimately, though, certain Eliot aficionados will always return to Prufrock and its eponymous opener, which closes with what at first seems like a dreamy, idyllic subsea vision involving mermaids but then goes, typically, all Prufrockian: “We have lingered in the chambers of the sea / By sea-girls wreathed with seaweed red and brown / Till human voices wake us, and we drown.”

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Around Town

By Kaitlynn Martin

Mon., June 19

Kakao Chocolate hosts a JUNE OPEN CHOCOLATE TASTING PARTY at its Maplewood location. The night includes an education about where chocolate comes from and how it’s made, along with a guided tasting of a variety of chocolates. Guests can bring their own wine or other beverage to accompany the tasting. $12. 7 to 9 p.m. kakaochocolate.com.

‌ ri., June 16, F to Sun., June 18

The St. Louis Writers Guild sponsors the first annual GATEWAY TO PUBLISHING CONFERENCE AND CONVENTION at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. Guests at the conference include New York Times best-selling authors, as well as publishers and literary agents. Beginners to advance writers are encouraged to attend to hone their skills and meet with writers in the industry. $250. stlwritersguild.org/gatewaycon.html.

Sat., June 17

TASTE OF DOWNTOWN STL takes place at Kiener Plaza, highlighting the great variety and amazing food around the city. The all-day outdoor festival features not only food but also artists and unique retailers. Admission is free, but Schlafly VIP passes cost $60. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 314-669-4534 or tasteofdowntownstl.com.

Wed., June 21

Midlevel funk band HAZARD TO YA BOOTY performs at the Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden as part of the garden’s free concert series, which runs through the beginning of August. The band’s music is inspired by James Brown, George Clinton and The Red Hot Chili Peppers in their crunch funk sound, which is sure to get listeners on their feet. Concertgoers can bring a picnic dinner to enjoy with the music. www.missouribotanicalgarden.org.

Fri., June 23

Ms. Robbie (Robbie Montgomery), the star of reality show Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s on OWN, performs at the MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS CONCERT at BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups.

Ms. Robbie served as a background singer for Ike and Tina Turner, Barbra Streisand, Nancy Sinatra, Mick Jagger and others. She is set to perform her original song “What Would I Do.” Tickets start at $25. 9 to 11 p.m. 314-371-0304 or sweetiepieschicken.com.

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Wed., June 21

The annual free MAKE MUSIC DAY festival takes place all over the St. Louis area. Known as an “all-inclusive celebration of music,” the festival invites people to come out and play music or host performances in or at storefronts, clubs, restaurants, sidewalks and other places around the city. Those interested must register and send requests to venues before performing. makemusicstl.org.

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A new mouthwatering meal is served.

Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill has a new owner – and a new selection of menu items that is sure to entice the taste buds.

Stop in at the Pan-Asian restaurant in Creve Coeur Pavilion, located at 10598 Old Olive Street Road. Call 314-569-9300 or go to stircrazy.com to learn more. Pictured above: (starting upper left moving clockwise) Sweet and Sour Chicken, Foie Gras Beef Sliders, Salmon Sushi Roll, Mango Salmon Salad and Blazing Noodles.

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What to try: Appetizers: Chicken Yakitori, Duck Tacos, Foie Gras Beef Sliders, Boom Boom Shrimp or the Shrimp Shumai.

Specialties: Oriental Chicken Salad, Vietnamese Pho Sho Soup or the Ahi Tuna Poke with ginger-lime sauce.

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hanging up people’s expectations was on order for Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill when it took on a new owner. “Upon the change of ownership in December 2016, we embarked on improving the menu first thing,” that new owner, Greg Georgas, says. “The food at Stir Crazy has been [excellent], but it lacked variety.

So we’ve added food people will like every day and not just every month or so.”

For regulars who already have a few favorites on the menu, these new additions mean a lot more choices, allowing customers to try something different every day of the week. With a wider assortment to sample,

occasional visitors to the restaurant are likely to become regulars. “We’ve added a lot more to munch on,” Georgas shares. “During the daytime, Stir Crazy gives people the opportunity to have a great lunch in a fun atmosphere. Dinner is great for families and their children, who can enjoy seeing the fire woks burning and food being cooked.”

The fire woks he speaks of are Stir Crazy’s biggest draw. The open kitchen concept allows dining to become a spectacle as families admire the flames flying high and chefs tapping their utensils on the cooking surface. Currently, the special menu additions appear in only three locations across the nation. “The restaurant

service needs to be [at a certain level], and Creve Coeur qualifies,” Georgas explains. He highlights another appeal of the Pan-Asian restaurants. “The Fresh Market Bar is filled with the freshest vegetables we can find,” he says. “You get to choose your own, along with either shrimp, beef or chicken protein; add noodles. Then, we cook it up for you and bring it to your table.”

Lunch specials include the all-you-can-eat market bar for $9.99 on Monday through Friday. “We also have a new South Sea Super Mega Margarita, with everything you can think of in 25 ounces for only $5,” Georgas says. “We’re excited to own the Stir Crazy brand! It’s a national brand in the making.”

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General Contractor and Home Improvement Specialist

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Industrial

$20.00 off 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

HOME IMPROVEMENT

CONTACT US TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT

Need An Electrician?

Established in 1997 Call Linda 314-898-3524

HANDYMAN SERVICES

OFFICE WORK Chesterfield doctors office is looking for part-time office help.

College student preferred.

Saturdays required.

Call Durre 314-753-3153 P/T DRIVERS NEEDED Medical transportation company is looking for drivers to transport clients to doctors appointments.

Must have CDL or Chauffeurs.

Please call Miss B 314-867-6696

Walls, ceilings & crown molding.

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

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT 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

SHY CONSTRUCTION, LLC For all your construction needs... when craftsmanship counts. Tuckpointing. BBB A+ & on Facebook Jason 314-581-1844 shybrick@gmail.com

LAWN & GARDEN Time for Some

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

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

hwyardwork@aol.com

LAWN & GARDEN

Since 2001

GLM Landscape, Design & Construction Retaining Walls, Patio Borders, Flower Beds, Masonry, Outdoor Painting, Fencing. 20+yrs. exp.

Degree in Horticulture/Landscape Design. Licensed Pesticide Applicator. For a Free Estimate Call Gary @ 314.488.1857 Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial

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

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

Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer For a FREE estimate call

PAINTING SOS ATTENTION TENTION ON DECK 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!

314-229-DECK (3325) Follow us on Facebook

"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

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

ROOFING

Ladue #3 Bennington

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

US Army Engineers 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath, Full Bsmt and 2 Car Garage.

AS IS - $2000/mo

Call 314-973-7688

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE 2378 Hwy JJ, Elsberry Architectural master piece on 10 acres. 3bdrm/2.5bath, handpicked stone work, doweled post & beam timber frame, wide plank pine flooring, intricate vaults, 24 ft. great rm ceiling with w/b fp, exposed Douglas Fir beams, tongue & groove pine ceiling. Main fl master, beautiful wrap around deck-stone based pillars, gourmet kitchen, office study area. Sunrm, formal dng rm, den & Much More! $839,000

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

20yrs Exp. References

Mike 314-265-4568

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

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

314-481-3500

John The Painter LLC Master Tradesman Fine Interior Painting Excellent Preparation Since 1984 314-966-6463

Fully Insured ï Work Guaranteed

The Lisa Burkemper Team www.lisacburkemper.com c-314-280-5869 o-636-462-8924

LINEK PLUMBING COMPANY

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.

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

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

314-962-0956

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

314-426-8833

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

Call John for a Free Estimate!

314-703-2794 jcpaints@sbcglobal.net

www.mplandscapingstl.com

Weekly Lawn Mowing and Gardening.

314-243-6784

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

314-827-5664 www.TRCoutdoor.com

Hagemann Landscaping Since 1964 - Manchester, Mo 636-227-3169•636-391-1662 Core Aeration, Seeding & Fertilizing, Mowing, Drain Work, Shrub Planting & Mulching.

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

Also Painting and Decks.

Free Estiments.

Jack 314-502-5776 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 SPRING CLEAN UP Mulching and Shrub Trimming Lowest Prices In Town Mizzou Crew Landscaping Call or Text Jeff 314-520-5222 FASTandFREE.us/Trim.html

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

PET SERVICES DOG RAMPS TO RENT Lengths up to 24', 16' wide, dark green, I/O carpet.

Custom installation at your home for desired duration.

By Mike's Maintenance (BBB A+ Rating, Angie's List)

314-616-7315

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

314-770-1500 www.yuckos.com

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SERVICES

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

Also, warehouse, business & storage locker leftovers!

FAY FURNITURE 618-271-8200 AM

SIMPLE MOVES We Specialize In Small Moves.

We charge by the hour or the piece, house to house or room to room. Bonded & Insured.

Packing Available.

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

Bartel’s Estate Gallery Wh�les�l� Di�m�n�s & E�t�t� J�w��ry

We Buy & Sell • Diamonds • Estate Jewelry • Watches • Sterling • Antiques • Collectibles • Coins & Currency • Scrap cr Gold

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We also offer a huge selection of estate jewelry and loose diamonds at great prices.

We offer FREE verbal appraisals..

10411 Clayton Road, Ste 101 • Le Chateau Village Frontenac, Missouri 63131 • 314-991-1999

TREES

TREES Trees Trimmed & Removed

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

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial

(636) 274-1378 YOUR TREES DESERVE THE BEST CARE 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

Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B Free Estimate, Fully Insured

314-725-6159 Insured gammatree.com 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.

SPRING CLEANUP & MULCHING 314-243-6784 POWERWASHING WINDOW CLEANING

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

CALL 314-971-6993

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

314-365-4241 MASSEY TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY Tuckpointing, Chimney & Brick Repair, Caulking & Now Chimney Sweeping & Flue Re-lining.

2013 BBB Torch Award Winner

$50 off $500+ 314-486-3303

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

Waterproofing. Insured.

40 Yrs Experience. Free Estimates.

314-910-3132 636-797-2947

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

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

25 Years Experience Diligent, LLC 314-803-3865 diligentllc.biz

TUCKPOINTING

M. Galati, LLC Tuckpointing

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Sign up for our PIANO PREP COURSE in July!

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Mirelli Tuckpointing LLC Solid tuckpointing and spotpointing with color match. Chimney repair and rebuilds, brick repair, stone and brick patio repairs, walk repairs, stone foundation work.

BBB Torch Award recipient, Super Service Award '05-'16.

Q Q Free Estimates Q Q 314-645-1387

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

SUMMER RUG SALE

HAND KNOTTED RUGS 60-80% OFF RETAIL largest selection at the lowest prices

AT THIS MOMENT

Now Available 2332 Park Avenue

SILENCE WAS GOLDEN Lafayette Park 11:00 hours

DielmannSothebysRealty.com 314.725.0009