Chesterfield, MO April 2024

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Investment

Investment by definition is the act of devoting time, effort, energy or finances to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result. We can invest in a lot of things, such as our community, our relationships, our finances and our health with the hope that the effort will have a positive impact.

We can invest in our community by supporting our local businesses, schools and local organizations. We can serve  the community through volunteerism and investment in future generations. On a larger scale, we can participate in public surveys and stay educated and involved with future city planning. Investing in our finances helps create wealth, meets longterm financial goals and secures our retirement. On a personal level, we can invest in our families and enrich relationships by giving time and effort to the people in our lives that mean the most to us. This type of investment has the most meaningful impact to not only ourselves but to the people closest to us.

While investing in ourselves, relationships, community and finances can look very different from person to person, the effort we put into these areas of our lives are done with the common goal of having a positive impact that yields results. In this edition, we wanted to share about some of the ways that we can invest in our community, our finances and with those that we love.

Our commitment is to you the community.

With Gratitude,

GORDON AND KELLEY, PUBLISHERS @CHESTERFIELDCITYLIFESTYLEMAG

April 2024

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Mel Boban, Beth Templin, Julie Brown Patton, Chelsea Haynes, Alana Fravell, Amalia (Amy) Loli, Robin Seaton Jefferson

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Shannon Krueger, Delaney Birt, Karen Palmer, Suzy Gorman, Phillip Hamer, Tim Parker

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To truly lead the way in memory care, It takes a village.

A village of expert memory care clinicians. A village of highly-skilled nurses and staff for every stage of dementia— from assisted-living to skilled-nursing care. What’s more, we’ve designed Parc Provence to function as a village— with five levels of care provided in a household setting. Plus a greenhouse, ice cream parlor, library, art gallery, chapel and more, all nestled amongst private pathways and gardens exclusively for residents and their visitors. Putourvillagetoworkforyourfamily. 314-542-2500

Leading the Way in Memory Care

Left: Associate Medical Director Dr. Lenise Cummings-Vaughn, Administrator Kathy Kelley, and Medical Director Dr. David Carr meet with a resident.

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1: Congratulations to Rockwood Teachers of the Year 2024-2025: Early Childhood Education, Katie Junge, Marquette Preschool. 2: Oh Olive The BullDog at a Pawtograph Pawty hosted by Mary Tuttle’s in Chesterfield. 3: Incarnate Word Academy girls basketball won Missouri record 125th-straight game (as of press time). 4: Congratulations to Rockwood Teachers of the Year 2024-2025: Chesterfield Elementary, Laura Mueller, first grade. 5: Girl Scout Troop 3747 visited the Chesterfield Missouri Police Department; Officer Michael Clymer toured them. 6: Congratulations to the Rockwood Teachers of the Year for 2024-2025: Crestview Middle, CJ VanZandt, counselor. 7: Congratulations to Rockwood Teachers of the Year 2024-2025: Kehrs Mill Elementary, Ann-Mitz Tighe, first grade.

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New Handcrafted, Plant-Based Products Available At New Shop In Wildwood

Magnolia Soap and Bath Co., recently opened in Wildwood Town Center at 2448 Taylor Road. The store provides soaps (bars, men's, liquid hand and laundry) plus 'sudsational' skincare, cosmetic and personal care products for baths, showers, faces, bodies and pets with phthalate-free fragrances. They also offer candle-pouring, shower steamer and bath bomb parties. Through the company's 'Hope in Soap' program, they provide a portion of proceeds to local charities, too.

Ozzie Smith Awarded National Civil Rights Museum’s Sports Legacy Award

Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith is one of four 2024 National Civil Rights Museum’s Sports Legacy Award recipients. Ozzie won 13 Gold Gloves over 19-year career with San Diego Padres/ St. Louis Cardinals. He played in three Cardinals' World Series, winning the 1982 championship. His St. Louis uniform number 1 was retired in 1996; he was inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002. He's one of nine former Cardinals with statue outside Busch Stadium.

Schafly Beer Releases Sampler Pack Just For Spring Solar Eclipse

Schlafly Beer released a new spring variety pack, Throwing Shade, a sampler 'fit for the celestial celebrations of the spring solar eclipse' on Monday, April 8. The 12-pack offers four different beers from light to dark, including Eclipse IPA, Passion Fruit Galaxy Wheat, Shadow Bands Pilsner and Totality Black Lager. The variety pack will be available through spring at Schlafly’s four brewpubs, including Schlafly Bankside in St. Charles and Schlafly Bottleworks  in Maplewood.

Photography Schlafly Brewery

National Museum of Transportation Chosen For Top 10 Open-Air Museums

The National Museum of Transportation, located at 2933 Barrett Station Road, was nominated as a "best open-air museum" for USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice 2024 list. The museum is now in its 80th year. It houses one of the largest and best collections of transportation vehicles in the United States. Its artifacts date to the mid-1800s. The museum's mission is to be the leader in protecting and interpreting North America’s transportation heritage.

Photography Courtesy of National Museum of Transportation

FREEDOM From PAIN

ARTICLE BY DR. BETH TEMPLIN, HOUSEFIT PHYSICAL THERAPY & FITNESS

A new option is now available for those living with pain. Regenerative Therapy is an innovative technology designed to activate a body’s own healing. The goal is to repair and regenerate damaged tissues without the use of medication or procedures, such as injections and surgery.

This approach is accomplished by triggering a body’s own natural healing power to repair injured tissues, decrease inflammation and decrease pain. The advantages are faster healing, non-invasive, less downtime, drug-free and most effective pain relief.

HouseFit offers EMTT and Radial Shockwave, both of which are approved by the FDA.

This has been a game changer for those living with chronic pain. People who have tried everything else out there without success are now seeing amazing results. We are giving people their lives back.

Patients are experiencing significant improvements in a few short weeks, allowing them the freedom to return to a life without pain. Investing in one's health today will pay dividends in the long run. Phone 314.939.1377 for a free session.

ADVICE EDITORIAL: REGENERATIVE

THERAPY CHANGES LIVES OF PEOPLE IN PAIN

“THIS HAS BEEN A GAME CHANGER FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN. PEOPLE WHO HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING ELSE OUT THERE WITHOUT SUCCESS ARE NOW SEEING AMAZING RESULTS. We are giving people their lives back.”

Dr. Beth applying Radial Shockwave for plantar fasciitis.

Dr. Beth applying Radial Showckwave for diabetic neuropathy.

Dr. Tia applying EMTT for hip arthritis.

PEDAL THE CAUSE

SEEDING BEST NEW IDEAS TO CREATE A WORLD WITHOUT CANCER

ARTICLE BY ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY TIM PARKER AND PHILLIP HAMER

The St. Louis region’s largest peer-to-peer fundraising event has found a new home. Formed solely for the purpose of ultimately “curing all cancers for everyone,” Pedal the Cause will hold its 15-year celebration and ride weekend Sept. 21-22 at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

Pedal the Cause has donated nearly $46 million—from 38,000 riders collecting more than 450,000 donations—in its

14-year history to fund adult and pediatric cancer projects. “Working to create a world without cancer,” the nonprofit organization held its most successful fundraising effort ever last year and donated more than $5 million to be used for the best new ideas in cancer research.

Pedal the Cause was founded by twotime lymphoma survivor, Bill Koman, who received treatment from the Siteman

Cancer Center in St. Louis. The nonprofit organization began and continues to follow the bold model of using 100 percent of participant-raised donations to fund critical cancer research.

To date, Pedal the Cause has funded 219 cancer projects producing groundbreaking results that lead to new treatments, cures, preventions and early detection diagnostics. “This ‘100 percent model’ is

“OUR NEW HOME IN ST. CHARLES IS EMBLEMATIC OF GROWTH AS A REGIONAL EVENT.”

made possible by the generous support of sponsors, led by presenting sponsor Edward Jones,” says Eleanor Goedeke, director of communications and marketing for Pedal the Cause.

“The hope is that we are finding treatments and cures that we can share with the world and that will ultimately lead to a cure for cancer.”

For every dollar Pedal the Cause donates to cancer research, an additional $12 on average is obtained through outside funding to continue this research, garnering $550 million for cancer research since 2010.

“Pedal the Cause has made a significant impact on my research and allowed me to pursue research that has been first of its kind not only regionally but also nationally and internationally,” says Katherine Fuh, M.D., surgeon and assistant professor in obstetrics and gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine. “The most promising result has been discovering a new pathway in ovarian cancer that causes cancer to spread. This could mean treating a patient with a drug to block the spread of cancer.”

Through its annual cycling challenge, Pedal the Cause provides funding for

cancer research in its earliest stages at Siteman Cancer Center, ranked a top 10 cancer center nationally by U.S. News & World Report,  and Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

“Cancer research projects typically aren’t eligible for large federal or private grants until they have proven their initial concept,” Eleanor says. “Pedal the Cause donations ‘seed’ the best ideas to allow the cultivation of proof of concept and critical data. Over time, these projects have produced groundbreaking results that lead to new treatments, preventions and early detection diagnostics.”

Since 2010, Pedal the Cause dollars have accelerated research exploring, among other things, personalized vaccines, the genetics and DNA of cancers, and exciting developments in immunotherapy such as CAR-T and natural killer cell therapies.

Registration for Pedal the Cause 2024 opens March 25. Participants can ride, spin, volunteer, be an “Inspired” virtual participant or a Kids Challenge rider. Ten courses include distances of 10 to 100 miles.

“We have so much to look forward to,” says Pedal the Cause Executive Director David Drier. “Our new home in St. Charles is emblematic of our growth as a regional event. Our courses cross three counties, two states and two major rivers. Not only will the courses provide a safer, less crowded and scenic experience for our riders, but our new home gives us room to continue to expand and therefore increase our donation each year to fund vital cancer research. In our new home, the sky is the limit.”

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ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON

As window and door replacement experts, the team at Renewal by Andersen of St. Louis assists homeowners and commercial business managers with quality, innovative and custom-crafted solutions.

"There are a lot of reasons why Renewal by Andersen has been named highest in customer satisfaction in window and patio door manufacturer brands by J.D. Power not just once, but four years in a row. But none of them could happen without our excellent folks on the manufacturing floor, who build the windows with care

and precision," says Ken Biddle, chief operating officer for the locally owned company.

For patio doors, this team handles both hinged and sliding French doors, as well as sliding contemporary and hinged-series doors.

For windows, they can take care of the full spectrum: specialty, double-hung, casement, bay, picture, sliding and awning windows. The company's team has nine exterior color options and hundreds of exterior and interior variations from which to select.

Renewal by Andersen is the start-to-finish window replacement division of Andersen Corporation, a company that has revolutionized the window and door business for more than 120-plus years.

Ken says their process begins with a complimentary in-home consultation to secure customer's needs and objectives, along with a visualizer tool. During the second step of the process, project technicians ensure accuracy and answer any last-minute questions before sending in the order for each set of customized windows.

"We then custom-make beautiful, energy-efficient windows made of Fibrex, Renewal’s proprietary material that is 200 percent stronger than vinyl, and professionally install them for optimal performance. Finally, we back both the products and installation with the nation's best warranty coverage, providing customers peace of mind for years to come," he adds.

In online customer reviews, many people point toward Renewal's 'white-glove signature service,' as well as the friendly and professional installation crews, who customers state they are able to explain what they are doing and to answer all questions.

"Homeowners also recapture a good portion of their investments in Renewal by Andersen windows and doors, because it's easier to sell a house with our products installed," observes Ken.

The Renewal team also cares about St. Louis as a community by donating funds and resources to important nonprofits such as American Cancer

“We then custom-make beautiful, energy-efficient windows made of Fibrex, Renewal’s proprietary material that is 200 percent stronger than vinyl, and professionally install them for optimal performance. Finally, we back both the products and installation with the nation’s best warranty coverage, providing customers peace of mind for years to come.”

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St. Louis, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital and Rebuilding Together St. Louis, an initiative through which Renewal by Andersen volunteers help with a variety of housing-related needs of homeowners who aren't able to do necessary upkeep and repair on their homes due to illness, aging or other uncontrollable causes, making the houses unsafe or unlivable otherwise.

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ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON

EXPLORE

One doesn't have to be a first-time visitor to marvel at the entertainment opportunities offered by the Gateway to the West area. And, there's one set of local professionals tasked with seeing the region through new perspectives each day. As the official travel and tourism platform for St. Louis, 'Explore St. Louis' initiatives

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“Travel and tourism ranks among top seven industries in St. Louis City and County,” according to Explore St. Louis statistics.

and staff are covered by 11/15 of funding derived from a 3.75 percent tax paid by visitors on transient lodging in St. Louis City and County.

As the St. Louis region's official destination marketing organization, Explore St. Louis' initiatives and efforts focus on promoting the region as a must-visit destination, states Catherine Neville, Explore St. Louis vice president of communications. The team does so through varied marketing means, from traditional advertising to hosting national media tours.

A study conducted by the University of Missouri-St. Louis indicated that activities of Explore St. Louis directly contribute $5.9 billion to the local economy on an annual basis, Catherine adds.

"We're dedicated to raising the St. Louis region's profile and promoting the city we love as a bucket-list

destination," Catherine says. "Whether visiting for a Cardinals game, experiencing our world-class arts scene or digging into our award-winning culinary spots, St. Louis offers visitors and locals unforgettable experiences."

She says 28.2 million visitors come to St. Louis annually for leisure, conventions, meetings or business travel. "Tourism provides jobs for 90,000 area residents, with those tourism workers earning $3.4 billion in wages yearly," she adds.

The industry generates $1.1 billion in local, state and federal taxes each year, Catherine shares, with each household in St. Louis City and County receiving $1,201 a year in tax savings as a result of travel and tourism.

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Investing Wisely In Homes

Design Expert Marcia Moore Highlights Best Home Areas On Which To Spend Money

Investing in a home with designs that highlight personal style while complimenting how one lives is a great way to add value for potential resale and enjoy that home every day.

As more people work remotely, the need for home offices has surged. With just a few tweaks, an unused living room or bedroom can be transformed into an inviting, invigorating workspace or library.

Custom cabinetry creating a library/storage wall on one side, and a television, desk and filing space on the other, allows a room to be used as an office, TV/den or a guest room.

"In this kitchen with a very high ceiling, we created architectural detail and depth by adding coffers," says Marcia Moore, owner and creative director of Marcia Moore Design. "Additional upper cabinets filled the extra space, and the custom range hood creates a dramatic focal point."

In a bath remodel, Marcia highlighted the tub area with a differing porcelain tile and turned the tub, so bathers can enjoy the view outside.

Marcia’s clients wanted the lower level to work for every family member. Anchoring the area with a fireplace, Marcia created a sitting/TV area on one side, and a workout space with a juice/liquor bar on the other. Behind the fireplace, a game room and pool table are front and center. Varied types of flooring delineate the different spaces.

Designer Kathleen Matthews created a sunroom that works in all seasons with inviting windows, a ceiling fan and a fireplace. A bank of doors folding into each other provides an open wall allowing nature inside.

“While resale value should take second place to creating a home that works for your current needs, it's always something to keep in mind, as we never know where life will lead us,” Marcia says. “The kiss of death for resale is an outdated trendy home. My best advice is to invest in classic features and use trends sparingly.”

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ARTICLE BY ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON

My best advice is to invest in classic features and use trends sparingly.

Kitchen / Michael Jacob Photography

Sunroom / Karen Palmer Photography

Barrel Room / Karen Palmer Photography

Lower Level / Karen Palmer Photography

Bath / Karen Palmer Photography

Multi use room / Suzy Gorman Photography

ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON

HOW INVESTING IN BUSINESS TRANSFORMS BRANDS

ILLUMINATION PR OWNER SUGGESTS HOW TO CAPTURE ATTENTION, MAKE LASTING IMPRESSIONS AND GROW COMPANY

"A good reputation not only helps attract attention but also inspires trust in potential customers," says Robyn Bordes, owner of Illumination PR, a trailblazing public relations and digital marketing firm whose New York-based professionals specialize in lifestyle, beauty, health care and health/wellness sectors, including clients in the St. Louis region. Brand reputation is the public perception of a brand or company based on its history, customer service and public presence. Robyn says it’s an

Robyn Bordes, owner of Illumination PR

“Understanding your target market and identifying those most interested in your offerings helps businesses  prioritize strategies  and marketing campaigns.”

~Robyn Bordes

important factor in the success of any business, as it yields insight into the quality and reliability of products or services that may affect consumer purchase decisions.

"When customers trust your brand, they're more likely to make a purchase or become loyal customers who support your business for years," she adds.

Robyn says her firm has a 95% client retention rate. "We attribute that to consistent client satisfaction, combined with our entire staff's work ethic. If you have a good experience with a business, you may share that with two to three people; if you have a negative experience, you may share with 10 people. Maintaining client trust and confidence contributes to market position and reputation in a competitive market."

Understanding an industry's demographics and price points are some of the other essential factors when investing resources in a company, Robyn asserts.

Regarding business development, she says, "It's important to diversify and choose multiple channels within your target market, using different campaign strategies and graphics, and then reviewing the ROI that each channel produced to then target."

Additionally, social media channels can spread awareness and capture attention within a specified demographic by using hashtags, understanding algorithms and trending captions.

"The landscape of business is ever-changing and constantly evolving. It's important to easily adapt to adjusting strategies to seize opportunities," Robyn encourages.

The Illumination PR Team // Photo by Anthony Serrantonio

Health Is Wealth

AMALIA CULINARY ART’S RECIPE: OVEN-ROASTED PEPPERS, ONIONS, MUSHROOMS, ASPARAGUS MEDLEY

ARTICLE BY AMALIA (AMY) LOLI

PHOTOGRAPHY BY

AMY LOLI

Loli, founder of Amalia Culinary Art, shares one of her healthy Mediterranean side dishes. So fire up the oven, gather these ingredients and get ready to savor the resulting simple robust flavors with every bite.

Oven-Roasted Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Asparagus Medley

ingredients

• 1 large red, yellow and orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips

• 1 large red onion, sliced

• 2 Portobello mushrooms, stems removed and sliced

• 1 bunch of asparagus, tough ends trimmed

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon rosemary garlic

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• Salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the vegetables.

3. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables and add spices. Toss vegetables until evenly coated.

4. Spread vegetables in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. This allows for even roasting and caramelization.

5. Roast the vegetables for 20-25 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.

6. Once roasted, allow the vegetables to cool slightly before serving.

APRIL 2024

events

A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

APRIL 4TH

Parent Child LEGO Night

Schroeder Park | 6:00 PM

Bricks 4 Kidz will provide LEGOS with which to build. The 'Mario Bros Edition' themed evening will involve time to build, snacks and more activities. Beginners and experts welcome. Price is per pair (one child and one adult): Manchester resident pair $25; each additional child $12. Non-resident pair $33; each additional child $16. It concludes at 7:30 p.m.

APRIL 7TH

Westward Road

The River at Eureka | 6:00 PM

Providing a unique blend of gospel and modern worship music is where Westward Road is known to excel. Westward Road is a dynamic family trio, led by Scott Roberts, a 20-year veteran worship leader and nation-charting songwriter, and his wife, the talented and award-winning vocalist, Kelli Roberts. Their son, Garrett Roberts, completes the gifted musical family with his smooth vocals.

APRIL 7TH-18TH

Jewish Film Festival

JCC

Travel the world through film! This festival showcases national and international cinema that explores universal issues through traditional Jewish values, opposing viewpoints and new perspectives. Documentaries, drama and short films are presented, with introductions by filmmakers and experts on issues the films surface. Jewish Films for young adults are also presented to expand discussion and audiences for this age cohort.

APRIL 9TH

Park Day/Spring Party

Faust Park | 1:00 PM

Join Chesterfield's annual Spring Party for playing, egg hunting, crafting and activities until 3 p.m. Egg hunt begins at 2 p.m. For egg hunt, take six filled eggs per each person participating. A tub plus baskets for the eggs will be at playground so they can be hidden. In case of bad weather, it may be rescheduled to April 23.

APRIL 9TH

Native American Art 20th Century: The William P. Healey Collection

Saint Louis Art Museum | 10:00 AM

This collection celebrates a transformative gift of outstanding works by Native American artists active across the 20th century. The promised gift of 100 works establishes a critical junction between the Saint Louis Art Museum’s deep collection of pre-1920 Indigenous art and a growing emphasis on the contemporary. This will be the first time this exhibit has been in St. Louis.

APRIL 9TH

The Science of Guinness World Records Exhibit

City Museum | 10:00 AM

The Science of Guinness World Records, a new exhibition at City Museum, spotlights the world’s greatest record holders and what it took for them to cement their names in the history books. Now, for the first time ever, guests can examine the science behind these mesmerizing accomplishments at City Museum, which is open until 6 p.m.

This data is a sampling of sold properties from February 2024. Source: IRES MLS system.

ARTICLE BY CHELSEA HAYNES PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY DIGNITY PERIOD

Lady Business: Spotlight On Dignity Period

INVESTING IN WOMENS NEEDS IN ST. LOUIS

1. The Period Problem

After months in Ethiopia, Dignity Period founder, Dr. Lewis Wall, discovered a dire need for menstruation products and education to decrease the 51 percent school dropout rate for girls in North Ethiopia.

4. The Impact

179,000 people have been supplied with free, reusable menstrual pads in Ethiopia and St. Louis.

2. Not A Luxury

Sixty-four percent of women in St. Louis cannot afford menstruation products: a basic need for those who menstruate.

3. A Sustainable Solution: Dignity Period Kits

Kits come with a set of washable, reusable pads that can last more than a year.

5. AND BEYOND!

First, Ethiopia. Then, St. Louis. Now, Seattle.  There’s so much more work to be done! Join the mission to help end poverty for those who menstruate. Period.

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