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Specializing in basement finishing, Richbuilt Basements has been serving homeowners in the St. Charles area and surrounding communities since its establishment in 1989. Before launching the business, Rich Kempa, owner and founder of Richbuilt Basements, worked for more than 10 years as a designer and draftsman at consulting engineering firms. Today, Kempa operates his business from a home-based office. Richbuilt Basements specializes in complete basement remodeling. Originally, Kempa handled projects from start to finish by himself, but over the years, his business has grown substantially. “Now, with multiple crews and the same employees for more than 10 years, we work as a team to complete projects in a timely manner,” Kempa said. “Our goal is simple: to achieve customer satisfaction.” To reach that goal, Kempa said, he
When the owners of a growing aircraft catering company were looking for a space to expand, they discovered a shop that had been vacant for months – The Pilot Shop. It had operated for nearly 20 years under various names as an important part of Spirit of St. Louis Airport, and they decided to re-open it as Spirit Pilot Shop. The only retail outlet of its kind in the greater St. Louis area, Spirit Pilot Shop offers a wide variety of general aviation products, including aviation charts, books and training aids, clothing, luggage and more. The shop is an FAA Chart Agent offering a chart subscription service with discounts and bulk pricing and recently was certified as a CATS testing site. Before owners Bob and Chrissy Chitwood and John “Happy” and Lara Harris purchased Spirit Pilot Shop, pilots and crew of private and corporate aircraft resorted to purchasing goods on the Internet with little assurance that their orders would arrive without
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and his team make sure to keep the lines of communication open at all times, provide customers with straightforward answers to all of their questions, show respect for each customer’s home and property, emphasize cleanliness and deliver worry-free completion of every project. To date, Richbuilt Basements has completed more than 160 basements. “We know how to get the job done right the first time in a timely manor and at the right price,” Kempa said. “We take care of everything – from framing to electrical, from plumbing to ductwork, from floor to ceiling, from theaters to family rooms, from painting to pantries and everything in between.” Richbuilt Basements O’Fallon (636) 978-3479 or (314) 713-1388
problems. “At Spirit Pilot Shop, if we do not carry a product, we will do our best to get it for you, or help you find it,” Lara Harris said. The owners continue to prepare food for Executive Approach Catering – their corporate and private aircraft catering business – from the kitchen of nearby Longstreet Grill, but Spirit Pilot Shop is the administrative base for that operation. Theirs is the only aircraft catering service on the Spirit of St. Louis Airport field and is available 24 hours a day, serving everything from fruit trays to five-course meals for hungry travelers. Spirit Pilot Shop 521 Spirit of St. Louis Blvd. • Chesterfield (636) 530-9013 Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mon. – Fri.; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat.; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sun. www.spiritpilotshop.com
Thanks to Laser Lipo and Vein Medical Center, it is possible to say goodbye to unsightly and unhealthy veins for good. The Center is a medical practice that comprehensively treats all of the manifestations of vein disease from varicose veins to spider veins. Laser Lipo and Vein Medical Center utilizes advanced technology to provide excellent medical care for its patients. Owner Thomas Wright, M.D., F.A.C.P., R.V.T., begins the process with a thorough physical examination and utilizes a specialized ultrasound to assess problems accurately. Patients with varicose veins can be treated with the advanced endovenous laser procedure, which is minimally invasive and can be performed in a 45-minute office visit. “The procedure is as invasive as getting an IV,” Dr. Wright said. “Patients are up and walking around that day and can resume normal activities within a day or two.” Because of the minimally invasive
Martha’s Hands Home Health is on a mission to serve with compassion. Martha’s Hands provides quality, compassionate private duty home health care. Eileen and John Hedrick founded Martha’s Hands over 30 years ago. While a nursing student, Eileen was taught compassionate care by the Sisters of Mercy emphasizing total wellness. Because she wanted to maintain those high standards, Eileen turned to her husband for expertise. Since the 1980s, John had been building his own successful engineering firm. With Eileen’s focus on high quality standards and John’s ability to s e t - u p a c o m p a n y, M a r t h a ’s Hands started in their basement in 1997. While actual family members have joined the company, the Hedricks consider all of their employees like members of their family, working to continue Eileen’s original mission of “Love through Service.” Known for quality and compassionate service, Martha’s Hands has grown to become one of the premiere private duty home health agencies in St. Louis, expanding to include a second office
nature of the procedure, patients do not suffer scarring, and the success rate is 93 to 98 percent. Dr. Wright is one of only 248 board certified specialists in phlebology, a science that deals with all aspects of vein disease. Wright’s mother was his motivation to enter the field. “My mother developed a sore on her leg and she was treated by doctors with skin grafts, which were unsuccessful,” Wright said, adding that what his mother needed was treatment for her vein disease. Laser Lipo and Vein Medical Center is the only vein disease practice in the St. Louis area that is credentialed with and accepts all major insurance plans. “We deliver excellent medical care with advanced technology,” Dr. Wright said. Laser Lipo and Vein Medical Center 7030 Mexico Road, Suite A • St. Peters (636) 397-4012 Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. www.laserlipoandveins.com
in St. Peters to better serve their St. Charles County clients and caregivers. Assistance that Martha’s Hands can provide include: bathing, grooming, dressing; meal preparation/clean-up, medication set-up and reminders, light housekeeping, laundry, errand running, mental stimulation, companionship and spiritual support. Martha’s Hands additionally offers programs like Just For Moms. This program provides assistance with the family’s daily activities for expecting and new moms. Martha’s Hands also is offering Home Dentistry services. Instead of going to a dentist, Dr. Dennis McCaffrey offers basic dental services in the comfort of home. Martha’s Hands 11906 Manchester Rd., Suite 204 Des Peres (314) 965-4350 www.MarthasHands.com