His Story
Have you ever paused to truly reflect on the impact a father has, not just in a home, but in the hearts and lives of those he loves?
There's something quietly powerful about a father’s presence. It’s often found in the everyday moments, the steady hand, the reassuring voice, the laughter shared, the lessons spoken and unspoken. Fathers help shape the rhythm of a home. They create space for growth, for confidence, for resilience.
A father’s strength becomes an anchor. His words can guide and inspire.
His embrace offers comfort when it’s needed most.
And the time he gives, whether in conversation, play, or simply showing up — creates memories that last a lifetime.
Some of the most meaningful moments are not grand at all, but simple; teaching, encouraging, protecting and loving in ways that leave a lasting imprint. These are the moments that shape character and carry forward through generations.
This month, we celebrate the men who lead with heart; fathers, grandfathers and father figures who show up, stand strong and love deeply.
If you have a father or father figure in your life, take a moment to remind him how much he means to you. And to the dads reading this, thank you! Your presence matters more than you may ever realize.
Happy Father’s Day.
June 2026
PUBLISHER
Gordon Montgomery gordon.montgomery@citylifestyle.com
CO-PUBLISHER
Kelley Lamm | kelley.lamm@citylifestyle.com
COPY EDITOR
Julie Brown Patton | julie.patton@citylifestyle.com
PUBLICATION DIRECTOR
Casey Pierce | casey.pierce@citylifestyle.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Julie Brown Patton, Robin Seaton Jefferson, Stacey Dixon, Kelley Lamm
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
John Lore, Brittany Dawn Short, Kevin Malutinok
Corporate Team
CEO Steven Schowengerdt
President Matthew Perry
COO David Stetler
CRO Jamie Pentz
CoS Janeane Thompson
AD DESIGNER Evan Deuvall
LAYOUT DESIGNER Antanette Ray
QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Anna Minnick
Photography by Christina Schmidt Photography
1: Kourtney Morrison celebrated birthday with a picnic at Spirit of St. Louis Airport watching airplanes. 2: Chesterfield celebrated Earth Day in Central Park with pollinator plants, recycling drive-thru, and volunteer support. 3: Chefs at Annie Gunn’s pose with wine during an evening event with Whitehall Lane. 4: An evening at Annie Gunn’s Fáilte Room featured a wine event with Whitehall Lane. 5: Kevin Malutinok and company boarded a private jet to Nashville to celebrate an engagement.
Celebrating 23 Years of Business
KEVIN MALUTINOK
ANNIE GUNN’S
KEVIN MALUTINOK
PARKS, RECREATION & ARTS DEPARTMENT
ANNIE GUNN’S
City Wide Beer, Citywide Philanthropy
4 Hands Brewing Company Celebrates A Decade Of Charitable Support To Nonprofits
"In 2016, we created a beer to give back to the city that gave everything to us. Our vision for a philanthropic beverage became City Wide. This beer is our voice, our change agent in the community and our badge of honor. We see City Wide as collaborating with everyone who claims they're 'from St. Louis and for St. Louis,'" states Kevin Lemp, 4 Hands Brewing Company president/CEO since June 2011.
Kevin says he wanted to build a strong foundation before leaping into starting his own brewing company, so he spent a decade at Gallo Winery, working from sales representative up to state manager of Missouri. "I challenged myself to learn every facet of the industry. I'm hyper-passionate about craft beer; I often joked flannel was more my wardrobe than a suit and tie," he quips.
"I fell in love with the category’s positioning, the full flavor, whimsical approach and opportunity to build a brand that stood for more than just beer. I used that decade of experience to build 4 Hands Brewing Company."
City Wide American Pale Ale launched April 11, 2016, as a philanthropic initiative to support St. Louis-based nonprofits by donating a portion of proceeds from every case sold. Now in the initiative's 10th anniversary year, the 4 Hands staff and supporters are raising funds for five 2026 charities: Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas; Promo Missouri; LaSalle Park Community Association, International Institute of St. Louis and Pedal The Cause.
"City Wide's the most important decision we've ever made as a company. Our goal was to build a thoughtful brand focused on community. We spent six months laboring over every detail to ensure it was executed perfectly," he says.
ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON
He often calls City Wide not a 4 Hands brand, but a St. Louis brand!
"I'm incredibly proud of the hard work our team dedicated to this initiative and the relationships we've built. I look forward to when that donation number hits $1 million. These aren't just transactions; they're forever partnerships," he states.
Kevin says since 2016, the initiative has provided $450,000-plus to 35 charities; that long, varied list:
1. Cherokee Street’s Love Bank Park (2016).
2. Grace Hill Settlement House (2016).
3. Great Rivers Greenway (2016).
4. The International Institute for Strategic Studies (2017).
5. Big Brothers Big Sisters (2017).
6. LaSalle Park (2017).
7. KDHX (2017).
8. Unleashing Potential (2018).
9. St. Louis Public Radio (2018).
10. Tower Grove Park (2018)
11. Hope For Young Adults With Cancer (2018).
12. Mission: St. Louis (2019).
13. Kids Vision for Life St. Louis (2019).
14. Forest Park Forever (2019).
15. The Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation (2019).
16. SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation (2020).
17. Open Spaces Council (2020).
18. Casa STL (2020).
19. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (2020).
20. Ronald McDonald House (2021).
21. Missouri Forest Releaf (2021).
22. Safe Connections (2021).
23. Home Sweet Home (2021).
24. Boys Hope Girls Hope St. Louis (2022).
25. Trout Unlimited (2022).
26. Paraquad (2022).
27. Strange Cares (2022).
28. City League (2023).
29. LaSalle Park (2023).
30. RETAF (2023).
31. Kranzberg Arts Foundation (2023).
32. Kranzberg Arts Foundation (2024).
33. SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation (2024).
34. LaSalle Park (2024).
35. Pedal The Cause (2024).
36. Pedal The Cause (2025).
37. Regional Arts Commission (2025).
38. LaSalle Park (2025).
39. Mission: St. Louis (2025).
Kevin's relationship with Pedal The Cause became extremely meaningful. During his own treatment for cancer, Pedal the Cause was a light at the tunnel's end; it gave him something to look forward to and a reason to stay active.
"That first race was an emotional day, riding with loved ones and experiencing the participants' collective joy and grief. Seeing the immense support was incredible, and Pedal The Cause will always have a very special place in my heart."
St. Louis' #1 Real Estate Company
ARTICLE BY STACEY DIXSON
LEGACY In LEATHER
Ed Wheatley’s Narrative Charts America’s Intergenerational Baseball Devotion Through Gloves
In St. Louis, baseball has never been merely entertainment. It is inheritance, civic language, family memory and ritual passed from one generation to the next as naturally as a glove handed from parent to child. Few writers understand that truth more completely than acclaimed sports historian Ed Wheatley, whose newest volume, The Finest in the Field: A History of Baseball Through 50 Iconic Gloves, is a work of scholarship, a visual treasure and a deeply affectionate meditation on America’s game.
Its arrival feels especially timely. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Major League Baseball, as well as the centennial of the St. Louis Cardinals’ first World Series championship in 1926: two milestones that underscore how thoroughly baseball is woven into the American story and the identity of this city.
Produced in collaboration with Rawlings, the St. Louis-founded company long regarded as the world’s premier maker of baseball gloves, the book represents Ed's eighth sports title. Legendary broadcaster and fellow St. Louis native Bob Costas offered perhaps the most elegant endorsement possible, calling it simply a “beautiful book.”
Bob is correct.
Yet beauty alone doesn't explain the significance of this volume. Ed created something rarer: a book that understands baseball not only through numbers, pennants and famous names, but through craftsmanship, touch, memory and place.
That begins, fittingly, in St. Louis.
Founded here in the late 19th century, Rawlings grew from a local sporting-goods enterprise into one of baseball’s defining
institutions, eventually manufacturing more gloves used by professionals than any competitor. For generations of young players, to receive a Rawlings glove was to feel oneself admitted into the fraternity of the sport.
Ed understands the emotional power of the baseball glove. He views it as “baseball’s most personal possession: an object shaped by hand and devotion of its owner. A bat can be borrowed. Cleats can be replaced. But a glove is shaped by the hand, broken in through labor and molded over time into something nearly inseparable from its owner.” It bears the memory of catches made and missed.
That idea gives The Finest in the Field its unusual warmth. On the surface, the book chronicles the history of the Gold Glove and Platinum Glove Awards and honors the greatest defenders ever to take the field. Beneath that structure lies a richer story: how excellence, identity and legacy are carried in the equipment players trust most.
Naturally, the Cardinals occupy a place of distinction. No franchise in baseball history has produced more Gold Glove winners than St. Louis, and Ed rightly treats the club as defensive royalty. Bob Gibson’s ferocious athleticism, Keith Hernandez’s elegance at first base, Yadier Molina’s mastery behind the plate, and Ozzie Smith’s sorcery at shortstop remind readers that run prevention can be every bit as dramatic as run production.
For St. Louisans, those names are more than statistics; they're civic touchstones. Their brilliance helped define eras of Cardinals
“It’s a quintessentially American image: power consulting memory, leadership steadied by sport.”
Photo credit: George H. W. Bush Presidential Library Museum
baseball and affirmed a local belief the game should be played with intelligence, precision and grace.
Ed also reaches beyond Missouri to illuminate national icons through wonderfully human details. Among the most evocative stories is of George H.W. Bush, who played collegiate baseball at Yale and competed in the first two College World Series. The president kept his old “Trapper” mitt for decades, through Congress, the vice presidency and presidency itself. “When faced with consequential decisions, he was said to pull his old glove from the Oval Office desk, place it on his hand and reflect.”
It is a quintessentially American image: power consulting memory, leadership steadied by sport.
Elsewhere, Ed reminds readers that legends often begin humbly. “Johnny Bench, one of baseball’s greatest catchers, once picked cotton through summer heat to earn money for his first glove.” Ozzie Smith reportedly used a paper bag before finding real leather.
Contemporary stars receive their due as well. Ed highlights Cal Raleigh’s rise as a power-hitting catcher and celebrates Ha-Seong Kim, whose defensive versatility and Gold Glove achievement carried international significance.
Still, the emotional center of the volume remains the glove itself.
A ball glove carries the imprint of repetition. Its pocket remembers catches long after crowds forget scores. It survives childhood bedrooms, attic shelves, marriages, moves and grief. To hold an old glove is often to hold a family archive.
That sensibility is what makes Ed such an ideal steward for this project. He writes neither as a statistician nor as a sentimentalist alone, but as a historian who understands the truest record of baseball lives in both box scores and keepsakes.
For St. Louis readers especially, The Finest in the Field is more than a handsome coffee-table volume. It's a reminder that one of baseball’s enduring institutions was built here, and that from this city came gloves that helped shape generations of dreams.
Some books are read. Others are treasured. Ed Wheatley has written the latter.
“A ball glove carries the imprint of repetition. Its pocket remembers catches long after crowds forget scores. It survives childhood bedrooms, attic shelves, marriages, moves and grief.”
Photo credit: Rizzoli Press
Individualized, medically supervised weight loss and wellness designed to meet you where you are.
At Medi-Weightloss Chesterfield, your journey isn’t one-size-fits-all.
We create personalized, medically supervised weight loss and wellness plans tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and health needs. Our team meets you where you are and partners with you every step of the way—providing expert guidance, accountability, and support to help you achieve lasting, sustainable results.
Medically supervised weight loss Personalized treatment plans Prescription weight loss
UNIQUE MOTORCYCLE SHOW
ARTICLE BY ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN LORE
LONGTIME SOUND ENGINEER BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER AT CYCLE SHOWCASE ST. LOUIS WITH 40 WORKS OF ‘TWO-WHEELED ART’ IN ST. LOUIS
“When you talk about bike shows, people think of a bunch of bikers standing around a Hooters parking lot,” says Randall Noldge, founder and curator of Cycle Showcase St. Louis. “As much as I love a Hooters parking lot, this isn't that. It’s more like an art gallery.”
Randall started Cycle Showcase St. Louis as a creative outlet for ideas he'd stored up since discovering his passion for motorcycles years ago. “I started it to release the creativity trapped in my head and share it with people.”
He says “The Art of the Motorcycle,” an exhibition of 114 motorcycles displayed in the Guggenheim Museum in New York City in late 1998, opened his eyes. The display spanned a century of
motorcycle production and the technological progress and cultural, sociological and economic factors that define and are all manifested in the components and form of the motorcycle.
He told his mom, Dolores Fishback, about his ideas for a show in 2012. “She said, ‘Well, are you going to complain about it, or are you going to do something?’”
After attending European and vintage bike nights and hanging out with chopper guys at bars, and loving each subculture, Randall decided to take his mom’s advice.
Now entering its fourteenth year, Cycle Showcase exhibits some 40 works of two-wheeled art at The Pageant in St. Louis all brought together “to display a range of bikes with an emphasis on the beauty in the design, engineering and personal flair of motor-driven transportation. The allure is that a bike could
“WHATITWILL
BECOME
be a completely stock, and rare European machine, where there were only 20 of them made in 1943, or a $100,000 custom bike, dripping in one-of-a-kind paint and covered in gold plating. Everything is welcome.”
Randall works at The Pageant as a sound engineer, production designer and stage manager. Over the years, he has toured with such notable musicians as Tony Bennett, Little River Band, Kenny Loggins, Charlie Daniels, Loretta Lynn and others.
Randall's years of production experience are evident as each motorcycle sits, specially lit, atop its own platform. “There is a heavy emphasis on lighting and video, kind of like a concert,” he says. “Everything is well lit and every 15 minutes all the lights dance to the music, everything from Willie Nelson to Nelly. I have good 'ole boys from Texas and city girls from New York travel to see the show.
They all get along because of their love of the motorcycle.”
“I thought, ‘We could do something great here and include everyone, not just bike people, from little kids to grandparents, everyone can be inspired,’” Randall explains. The show also features ice cream, motorcycle-related artwork, a tattoo artist and a puppy kissing booth to raise money for the dog rescue, Dirk’s Fund.
“What it'll become will be decided by the people,” Randall says.
The next show will be held the weekend of Feb. 14, 2027.
FOR Him
Father’s Day is more than a date on the calendar, it’s a moment to pause and reflect on the men who have shaped our lives in quiet, meaningful ways.
The ones who show up. Who guide, support and stand steady through every season. Whether it’s a father, husband, partner, grandfather or mentor, these are the men who often give without asking for recognition. During June is a chance to give something back.
A well-chosen gift is never just about the item itself, it’s about the feeling behind it. It’s the thought that radiates: 'I see you. I appreciate you. I know what matters to you.'
This season, gifting takes on a more intentional approach. It’s less about excess and more about meaning. Pieces that are designed with purpose. Items that elevate everyday moments, whether that’s a quiet morning routine, a well-earned evening to unwind or time spent doing what he loves most.
From timeless wardrobe staples to modern essentials, the details matter. Quality over quantity. Function with style. Effortless pieces that reflect his personality and the life he’s built.
There’s also something to be said for the small luxuries, the things he may not think to buy for himself. A refined accessory. A beautifully crafted piece. Something that adds a sense of ease, comfort or confidence to his day.
Because at the heart of it, Father’s Day isn’t about perfection. It’s about connection. It’s about honoring the role he plays, the memories shared and the moments still to come.
So whether celebrating in a big way or keeping it simple, let your gift be a reflection of gratitude, something thoughtful, something lasting, something chosen with care.
After all, the man in your life deserves nothing less.
Father’s Day Gift Suggestions
ARTICLE BY KELLEY LAMM
by The Fine Cotton Company
KELLEY LAMM Co-Publisher
For those who appreciate a thoughtful head start, Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the men who mean the most. Whether it’s a meaningful gesture or a refined indulgence, the right gift says everything. From elevated essentials to distinctive finds, we’ve curated a collection designed to inspire. Consider this your guide to gifting well, because the father figures in your life deserve something that feels just as special as they are.
FISH WOOL BLANKET by J.J. Textile
FISHERMANS HAT - TEAL BLUE by The Nautical Company
CLASSIC CAR LEATHER STEERING WHEEL DESK CLOCK Annabel James
WALLACE & GROMIT AND FRIENDS V&A ADULT T-SHIRT by V&A
HECTOR SAXE PARIS ALLIGATOR VISON CHESS BOX by Fashion Clinic
TIPSY BALANCING BOTTLE OPENER by Umbra
THE WARRIOR YOGA GIFT SET BLUE by Warrior Addict
WOOL SLIPPERS BROWN by Idyll Home
Our lives are filled with Summer camps, trips to the beach, Cardinals games and time with our families. It’s the time of year when we visit together in the office. I hear about the fun you are having, see how much you have grown, and we work on whatever worries may have sprung up this year.
If you are a current patient, please remember to call and schedule annual physicals for your children.
If you are looking for a pediatrician, I would love to meet with you. Call my office anytime and ask to schedule a meet and greet with me.
I can’t wait to hear about your Summer adventures! - Dr. Anna Huger -
AN EXCERPT FROM EPISODE 6 OF SHARE THE LIFESTYLE, A CITY LIFESTYLE PODCAST
Photographer: Brittany Dawn Short
Creative Director: Jen Birn
Stylist: Stephanie Coultress O’Neill
Location: Hotel Saint Cecilia, Austin, TX
MIKE JOHNSON HAS BUILT HIS LIFE AROUND ONE QUIETLY RADICAL IDEA: THE STANDARD YOU SET PRIVATELY IS THE ONLY ONE THAT MATTERS.
After eight years in the Air Force, a celebrated run on national television, and a health crisis abroad that sent him deep into supply chains and ingredient certifications most founders never touch, the result is Oshun — a luxury ritual brand built on provenance you can trace and integrity you can verify. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Mike shares what it actually takes to build something worth putting your name on. Read the highlights below, then scan the QR code for the full episode.
Q: YOU BECAME A FAN FAVORITE ON THE BACHELORETTE AND THEN LEFT THE SPOTLIGHT. YOU MOVED TO MEXICO, LEARNED SPANISH, THEN COSTA RICA, AND BUILT A COMPANY. WHAT DID THAT EXPERIENCE TEACH YOU ABOUT HUMAN BEHAVIOR?
A: “If you’re a good person going in, that shows. If you’re not, that shows too. I also learned that people form this parasocial relationship with you — they assume things about you. When all actuality, different circumstances bring out different parts of who you are. I was on TV trying to find love. The kindness people were showing after felt a bit fake, because they wanted to be a part of something that isn’t who I am individually, but a part of what they saw on TV. And so I had to get away from everybody and everything and the noise.”
THE QUIET STANDARD:
MIKE JOHNSON
“Too many people have prayed for me. So I’ve got to get up and do the walking.”
— Mike Johnson
Q: YOU JOINED THE AIR FORCE RIGHT OUT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE. WHAT WERE YOU ACTUALLY RUNNING TOWARD?
A: “There was something in me that was saying: I’m not living up to my full potential. I was being a follower. My uncle said, ‘What’s going to make you become an adult the fastest?’ I said, obviously, the military. The Air Force broadened my thought process more than anything. We’re so caught up in our own perception — when you learn to understand different people’s perspectives, it adds to you in so many ways.”
Q: WITH OSHUN, YOU OWN YOUR MANUFACTURING, YOU EMPLOY A CHEMIST, EVERY PRODUCT HAS A BATCH NUMBER TRACEABLE TO ITS ORIGIN DATE. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO GO THAT DEEP WITH THE BRAND?
A: “The EU bans 1,100 ingredients in personal care products. The U.S. bans nine. That’s my starting point. Oftentimes, it might be the same ingredient, but it comes from a place where it doesn’t have the highest purity. And 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed. Every product Oshun makes carries a batch number that goes back to the exact day it was created — I can show you every single supplier, the date, the origin. I own more than one part of the supply chain because that’s the only way I can stand behind what’s in the bottle.”
This conversation is just the beginning. Mike goes deeper into why he’s buying land up north, the family in the Philippines who prayed over his factory floor, and what he’d tell every person ready to stop performing and start building. Scan the QR code for the full, exclusive City Lifestyle interview on the Share the Lifestyle podcast.
MIKE JOHNSON
Don’t Let A Fall Change Your Life: Learn How With Our Balance Guide
By: Dr. Beth Templin
If you've noticed you aren't as steady on your feet as you used to be, it's tempting to think that it's just a normal part of aging. You may think that because "everyone" your age seems to be having the same trouble as you that it's something you will have to learn to live with.
You may not know when it was that you started to lose your confidence and when you started to worry about every step you take, but no w it's starting to limit what you're able to do If this is happening to you, you're not alone. We hear these types of things all the time In fact, Balance Issues are the most common problem we see at HouseFit.
Most people realize that their balance won't magically get better on its own, but they still don't take action. It might be because they don't know what steps to take to make their balance better OR they don't truly believe balance can be improved "at their age". Fortunately, there are several options to get you back on your feet again.
Over the last 20+ years, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients who’ve had a fall (or several), and I’ve been able to help them get their lives
back. In working with so many clients, I’ve been able to put together a very helpful Guide “How To Decrease Falls: Helpful Tips To K eep You Steady On Your Feet”
Inside this special guide, I share detailed information, such as:
Top 3 factors that cause falls.
How to minimize risk of falls
The 4 systems of balance.
How to test your balance Simple exercises to improve your balance. AND much more! I want to make this guide available to you absolutely free of charge! To claim your free copy, simply call my office at (314) 939-1377 or visit our website at housefitstl.com/balanceissues to download the report directly to your computer.
If you’re ready to start taking positive steps toward regaining your balance and an active lifestyle, this free guide will let you to start this process with confidence!
HouseFit
JUNE 2026
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
JUNE 5TH
Breakfast In America: A Supertramp Celebration
Chesterfield Amphitheater | 6:00 PM
From their atmospheric art rock roots to the power pop anthems that defined a generation, Breakfast In America celebrates the music of 70s supergroup Supertramp in an epic rock concert tribute. Featuring the group’s biggest hits like "Goodbye Stranger," "Give a Little Bit," "The Logical Song," "Take the Long Way Home" and "Bloody Well Right " alongside deeper-cuts. Tickets: $20-$60.
JUNE 6TH
Chesterfield Swim Lessons Begin
Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center | 10:20 AM
The first day of swim lessons start. Sessions are across Saturdays as well as three sets of weekday classes at 16365 Lydia Hill Drive. Swim lessons are taught by certified instructors and have a maximum student/instructor ratio. Resident fee: $90; non-resident: $110. For questions, call 636.537.4770, ext. 4. Register in person at City Hall during office hours or online.
JUNE 11TH
Jamey Johnson: Traveling Truebadour Tour 2026
Chesterfield Amphitheater | 6:00 PM
Grand Ole Opry member Johnson is called “one of the greatest country singers of our time” by The Washington Post. He is known for never playing the same traditional country setlist twice and tailors his performance to each audience. His solo acoustic shows, featuring his deep and timeless baritone, are mesmerizing, while his full band collaborations are powerful. Tickets: $46-$180.
JUNE 13TH
The Big Thing: The Music of Chicago And Emily Wallace
Chesterfield Amphitheater | 5:30 PM
Stronger Every Day, a high-energy tribute band, is dedicated to celebrating the timeless sound and spirit of legendary band Chicago. With seasoned, professional musicians from the St. Louis music community, the group delivers an authentic, free concert experience that captures the power, precision and passion of one of the greatest horn-driven rock bands of all time, following Emily Wallace performance.
JUNE 17TH
Movies Under The Stars (Free): Miracle
Chesterfield Amphitheater | 6:00 PM
The story of the United States Olympic Ice Hockey team. Coach Herb Brooks took a ragtag squad of college kids up against the legendary juggernaut from the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympic Games. The team rose to the occasion, prompting broadcaster Al Michaels' now famous question: "Do you believe in miracles?" Movie starts at 8 p.m.
JUNE 27TH
Free Concert: The Music Of Eric Clapton
Chesterfield Amphitheater | 5:30 PM
Clapton Chronicles is a faithful and improvisational friendly composite of the various phases of Eric Clapton’s diverse and amazing career. Cream, Derek and the Dominos, Blind Faith, the 70s Slowhand era, the 80s power hits – and the brilliance of his blues and unplugged offerings. This event features Danny Liston from Mama's Pride, Russo & Co. and other touring professionals.
Thursday, June 18 | 12pm-2pm
You’re invited to our 2nd Annual BBQ & Bourbon! Celebrate Dad with slow-cooked BBQ, smooth bourbon, and great company. Good eats. Strong drinks. Even better Dads. Tour Viva Bene and discover Active Adult living.
New Children’s Book Written By Local Police Officer
Ellisville resident and Maryland Heights Police Department Officer Ryan Schneider authored a new book titled A Day With Officer Treetop On Patrol. " My family was a big inspiration. When my two children were growing up, I read to them but none of our books really explained what police officers do day to day. I wanted to create something that'd help them and other kids better understand that," he explains.
In the book, readers meet Officer Treetop, a police officer portrayed as a giraffe in the town of Greenwood (derived from Wildwood), and join him during an exciting day on patrol as he teaches bike safety to kids. Officer Ryan says because he's 6-feet-5-inches tall, he wanted the character to loosely reflect him. "A giraffe felt like the perfect fit for Officer Treetop and helped bring a fun, memorable visual to the story."
"Kids get to see Officer Treetop roll into action, and learn about how his hobby is keeping people safe," explains Officer Ryan. "One of the most rewarding parts has been reading the book to my own kids and seeing them connect with what I do as a police officer."
He says another motivation for writing the book for 3-5 year olds was to show young audiences the positive aspects of law enforcement. To date, he's conducted eight author visits, seven in the St. Louis region and one in Chicago.
The book released in December, and is available for purchase from Amazon.
Meet Officer Treetop, A Giraffe Who Shares Important Bike Safety Lessons
ARTICLE BY JULIE BROWN PATTON
Officer Ryan Schneider and author says Officer Treetops journey is just begining; more books are on the way. By City of Maryland Heights
