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The company opened its newest retail branch in Des Peres and marked the occasion by donating $20,000 to local charities that were chosen by the public: African Vision of Hope and Hope Community Project.

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The nonprofit, which helps women recover from sex trafficking, addiction and violence, hosted its inaugural Bravely Awards Luncheon. Four local female leaders were honored for their dedication to social justice: Joan Lipkin, the Rev. Traci Blackmon, Christine McDonald, Aisha Sultan.

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TOWN TALK 〉〉 4 IN THE KNOW 6 COVER STORY – Thompson Foundation for Autism 8 TALK OF THE TOWNS 10 THE INSIDER 11 PATTY UNLEASHED 12 STUDENT STANDOUTS – Kateri Heithaus of Rosati-Kain 14 MY MESSY MOM LIFE

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After closing for renovations in June 2017, Emerson Central Fields turned into Party Central to celebrate its reopening. The event included soccer and rugby games, live music, hot air balloons and more.

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Welcome to our Men’s Issue. While we always strive to include content that will appeal to both men and women, these pages are particularly focused on the guys. It’s especially fun to have a different perspective for our health and beauty articles because even though most men might be quieter about it, they love looking good (and being pampered!) just as much as their female counterparts.

I remember the first time I suggested my husband get a pedicure with me. He is secure enough that he wasn’t at all uneasy about sitting in a comfy chair, pressing the massage buttons and soaking his feet in bubbling water. In fact, he probably was elated I asked him to join. Who wouldn’t want some time to relax that involves a leg rub and foot scrub?

He’s not alone. Men these days are more open about their grooming rituals and their body issues—and wanting to fix them. And many worry about the same things as women: those stubborn extra few pounds, balancing a career and family, the stress of parenting. Our health feature, Handling the Pressure, delves into specific solutions for men’s well-being, including that dreaded belly fat. And for at-home regimens, our beauty writer picks five products every man should have on-hand in the bathroom. If yours doesn’t, we’ve got your Father’s Day gifts covered!

Whether or not the man in your life is going to start a strict schedule of cleansing and moisturizing, at least understand that he, too, most likely has insecurities and a full schedule that causes some stress.

My husband always tells me he is amazed at how much I handle, but I could say the same for him. He does just as much laundry and dishes as I do (probably more), pours me wine when it’s been one of those days, makes us all laugh with his dance moves, and is the most involved and loving stepdad, a description that never will adequately describe what he means to my two oldest. Having the official title of Dad this year is the absolute cherry on top. To all of the men celebrating their first Father’s Day, and to all of those who have celebrated countless times before, put your feet up and relax! Oh, and Let’s Go Blues!

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CAREER SKILLS THOMPSON FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM by stephanie wallace ABOUT 1% OF THE WORLD’S POPULATION has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum

disorder (ASD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This means more than 75 million people are impacted and face daily struggles. It is the mission of the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri in Columbia to improve the lives of those affected by ASD and similar conditions through research, clinical services, training and education. The Thompson Foundation for Autism is an active partner in supporting the center’s initiatives.

Founded in 2005, the center offers easily accessible, comprehensive care for children and adults.

“Our mission is expanding to include more services for young adults,” says Cortney Fish, program coordinator for training and education. One of the programs offered is STRIVE (Self-Determined Transition Readiness Through Individual Vocational Experiences), which focuses on employment skills for high school graduates between the ages of 18 and 30. “Research shows that employment and quality of life are closely tied, and for young adults with any disability, but especially autism, the outcomes often aren’t great,” Fish says. “These individuals are more than capable of working; they just need help developing the necessary skills.”

The program follows the university’s calendar and is offered over two semesters. In the first, the focus is on direct skill instruction. Participants meet with teachers three times a week for three-hour sessions. Over the course of the semester, they also shadow three to five different jobs on campus. “The focus is on building strengths that will be beneficial in the workplace like communication and time management,” Fish explains. University of Missouri students serve as peer mentors to help guide participants. That relationship continues into the second semester, when the career skills learned are given direct application. Participants interview for one of the jobs they observed and work for a set number of hours each week. By the end of the program, they have acquired around 300 hours of work experience.

The program’s unique approach is working, according to Fish. STRIVE graduates have a 100-percent employment rate, and the program’s positive outcomes also extend to employers.

“They get qualified workers and often change their mindsets about hiring people with disabilities,” Fish says. “STRIVE is helping to break down negative stereotypes and preconceived notions.”

Lindsey Pulse completed the program and says it was beneficial for many reasons. “It was a really good experience,” she notes. “I got to see what university life is like, make new friends, and learn job skills and how to apply them.” She found working on interviewing and communication skills especially helpful because of her previous struggles with nerves while job hunting. “I think anyone who participates in the program really will strive to do their best in life,” Pulse says. “It will help them be the best they can be in any workplace.”

Services like the STRIVE program are possible thanks in part to the support of the Thompson Foundation. The nonprofit’s largest annual fundraiser is its Heroes Among Us gala. This year, the event is to be held Oct. 10 at the DoubleTree by Hilton-Chesterfield, and former St. Louis Blues enforcer Reed Low is honorary chair. The evening includes live and silent auctions, a travel raffle, wine and whiskey pulls, and a magic show by David Minkin. &

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TALK OF THE TOWNS by bill beggs jr.

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“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free …” Since 1886, Lady Liberty has been a beacon of hope to immigrants seeking a better life—unless you’re Irish, in which case you need not apply for work. Oh, my; but that was then. A landmark play, God of Vengeance, was a love story about unconventional passion that debuted on Broadway in 1923. Production was stopped after six weeks when the cast, producer and a theater owner were arrested on the grounds of obscenity. (It featured—OMG—a same-sex kiss!)

And this was after the play was rapturously received in Europe, even with right-wing nationalism on the rise. From June 20 to 30 at The Grandel in Grand Center, you can experience this story within a story: a play about the play, the outrageous responses to it and the courageous artists who risked their careers and lives to perform it. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel created Indecent—which had a Tony-winning run in 2017 on Broadway— to tell the true story of the groundbreaking, ‘scandalous’ play, its fate, and that of the actors who cherished it even as they confronted the horrors of Nazism. Seven actors and three musicians play myriad roles across continents and decades. This collage of theater, music, dance and poetry affirms the transformative power of love and art in an era of chaos. Timely, perhaps?

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They call motorcycle helmets ‘brain buckets’ for good reason, but we think bikers who want the freedom to go without them have lost their minds already. This summer, Gov. Mike Parson is expected to sign into law a bill making helmets optional for riders 18 or older. A lobbyist working in Jefferson City on behalf of bikers has asserted, natch, that the government should stop messing with their personal business.

(We surmise the lobbyist is paid quite handsomely to spout such stupidity.) In a tragic irony, during a 2011 ride by bikers protesting a helmet law in New York, one rider flew over his handlebars and died of a head injury. A doctor said a helmet would have saved his life. So it stands to reason that, without the helmet law, more fatalities are likely to occur; research shows that deaths have spiked in Illinois and other states with relaxed helmet requirements. The Missouri law would put the onus on riders further by requiring that bikers and passengers have health insurance that will provide benefits for motorcycle (or motor-tricycle) injuries suffered as a result of not wearing a helmet. (I don’t recall ever seeing a ‘triker’ without a helmet. Perhaps they’re not Easy Rider-style rebels. Nor have I seen bikes with both side compartments and helmet-free riders in the saddle. Few appear to be renegades, just retirees with enough sense to get wherever they’re going in one piece.) Bikers suffer from much more than ‘road rash’ in helmet-free accidents. They don’t have thick skulls … literally. In searching for a helmetfree biker photo to accompany this item, we weren’t prepared for gory results. Several must have been taken by first responders. Imagine a melon hitting pavement at 70 mph. It’s horrific; you can’t unsee it.

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An oxbow lake—an orphaned bend of the Missouri River and one of our state’s largest natural lakes—is the biggest deal in the biggest county park. But these days, the lake is an even bigger deal, given that the Missouri has overflowed into Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park.

The water, water, everywhere has postponed a free outdoor festival, Life Outside, until sometime after Labor Day. The annual summer celebration was set for this Saturday (June 8). So what will we miss, for now? There is no cost to attend, park or participate, to start. Adults and kids will be able to try gaga ball, human foosball, stand-up paddleboarding, mountain biking, geocaching, fishing, yoga, etc. Well, what about kayaking? Yes. Canoeing? Indeed. OK, then; how about yoga on a stand-up paddleboard? You bet.

Popular food trucks will be on hand. And while there’s no free lunch, as they say, drinking water in reusable bottles and sunscreen will be complimentary, as will enjoying any of 18 musical acts performing on several stages throughout the day. Worth waiting for. Save your waders for fly fishing … somewhere.

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Well, how about not having to start at the entry level, walking behind elephants with a shovel? Instead, you can float through the air with the greatest of ease … on the flying trapeze! Circus Harmony is taking its goal of defying gravity to new heights with TrapezeSTL, where you can hold on … until you just

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let go. It’s a place where you can learn to soar through the air. Elsewhere throughout the area, there’s skydiving, floating in water in absolute silence for serenity and even race car driving. Chesterfield Mall used to have a trampoline-style attraction where kids would get strapped in and be raised to great heights on safety harnesses; maybe it’s still there, since area malls are becoming more like entertainment attractions and less like shopping centers. (But who goes there anymore? Well, that’s another story.) Most folks who paid to play at the mall were kids, anyhow. The trapeze is a fun activity for families, birthday parties and team building events. Here, anyone older than 6 and lighter than 200 pounds can get strapped into the harness for Wallenda-style flight. But, unlike that legendary circus family, you’ll be working with a net.

Whew. While the center does accept walk-ups, classes must consist of three or more students. Formerly at St. Louis Union Station, TrapezeSTL is behind the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Chesterfield.

TT TRIVIA | HOW MUCH IS THE ADDITIONAL TAX LEVIED IN 2013 TO FUND RENOVATION OF THE GATEWAY ARCH GROUNDS AND ONGOING SUPPORT FOR GREAT RIVERS GREENWAY? LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER | TWO PARTS: 1.) ARCHITECT HARRIS ARMSTRONG DESIGNED THE DISTINCTIVE ETHICAL SOCIETY BUILDING ON CLAYTON ROAD, GRANT MEDICAL CLINIC IN THE CWE, AND SEVERAL HOMES IN THE METRO. 2.) RICHARD J. DALY, CHICAGO MAYOR FROM 1955 UNTIL HIS DEATH IN 1976, KEPT THE RUST-BELT CITY FROM A DECLINE LIKE CLEVELAND, DETROIT, INDIANAPOLIS, ET AL. BUT THE BIG-CITY BOSS WAS NOTORIOUS FOR THE VIOLENT POLICE AND NATIONAL GUARD RESPONSE TO PROTESTORS DURING THE 1968 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION.

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In the corporate world, as harried employees race around the office like cockroaches scattering when you turn on the light, movers and shakers might say: “If you want to get something done, make sure to give it to a busy person.” On the day of our interview, it was supposed to be a vacation day for Susan Trautman, who has been running the show at Great Rivers Greenway since 2010. But she was pretty doggone busy working.

She had to move up our scheduled interview time because she also had meetings scheduled for 2 and 4:15 p.m. And it didn’t look as though she’d be able to get away for the long bicycle ride she’d hoped for along a greenway somewhere. If you can visualize The Lou’s web of greenways—an ever-expanding network of pathways for walking, running and cycling—as the circulatory system between major highway arteries, Trautman and her staff are the heart. Great Rivers is the public agency connecting the city and county, as well as St. Charles County, with the ‘capillaries’ that keep people safely off the metro’s streets and

highways. The continuing work is a veritable miracle of collaboration among 250 partners throughout the metro. And the listening continues after a section is complete, Trautman says. “We always ask, did we get it right? Greenways are not meant only for personal well-being, but for civic well-being,” she notes. Work has been somewhat slowed so far this year by rainfall, but it continues from the Cortex district to the crossing over Highways 364 and 94 in West County to the Katy Trail and back to the complicated intersection of McKnight Road and Delmar Boulevard, with the I-170 entrance and exit ramps just adjacent. (There, work is soon to be completed on the Centennial Greenway, reducing the pathway from three to two road crossings, adding signage and signals, and painting crosswalks the absolute brightest green imaginable.)

MoDOT has been a great partner throughout the process. Others? Trautman chuckles: “Challenges also can be opportunities.” In some communities, residents welcome the greenway as a neighborhood enhancement. For one thing, the route often takes advantage of existing railroad right-of-way. Motorists

today may have to wait for cyclists, runners and walkers to cross an intersection, when before it may have been a slow-moving freight. Many future pathways still are obscured by overgrowth, but the ‘heart surgeons’ (read: landscape architects) will clear the blockage in due time. To see how a greenway is progressing near you, visit greatriversgreenway.org. &

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THE INSIDER

A GLIMPSE AT WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND. & by julia m. johnson

▶ CBC grad CHARLES RYAN, one of the last known Army Ranger survivors of D-Day in Normandy, France, RECENTLY PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME IN LADUE. Wounded that day in 1944, he went on to earn several distinguished honors such as the Silver Star, Purple Heart and Croix de Guerre. Ryan later became an entrepreneur, founding Cutting Tools Inc. in 1956 and C.S. Ryan Aerospace in 1963. He and his wife, Joan, had six children.

▲ The historic LAFAYETTE SQUARE neighborhood is set for a significant commercial boost—A 12-ACRE, $160 MILLION REDEVELOPMENT OF ITS NORTHERN SECTION. Construction is under way on the mixed-use project, which will include townhomes, apartments, an office building, a hotel, and retail and entertainment spaces. A 200-year-old candlemaking shop on the property will be restored as part of the plan. The site formerly housed a Praxair gas facility that was destroyed by an explosion in 2005.

▲ LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY has been educating students in grades six through 12 for nearly two decades, and it’s gearing up to expand its reach. This fall, the area’s first charter school is ADDING ELEMENTARY GRADES IN A NEWLY PURCHASED AND RENOVATED BUILDING next to its campus in Soulard. It hopes to reach students at the earliest possible age to help them prepare for success. A dedication ceremony for the new facility is slated for Aug. 29, and applications are being accepted for the upcoming school year.

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are former Secretary of State John Kerry (pictured), journalist Bob Woodward, former National Security Advisor Susan Rice and actor/ comedian Jason Alexander, among others. Presented

by Maryville University, the series kicks off in October and draws many famous faces and voices to St. Louis.

◀ THE POTAMKIN PRIZE, OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE ‘NOBEL PRIZE OF ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCH,’ RECENTLY WAS AWARDED TO WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY NEUROLOGIST DR. RANDALL BATEMAN. He is known for his more than two decades of work researching and screening for the disease. Bateman received the award at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting in Philadelphia. On a related note, St. Louis philanthropists Rodger and Paula Riney recently signed a $15 million check to Wash. U. to support Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research.

〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 Round up the kids for national roll & read day June 8 at Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park. Parents as Teachers and Great Rivers Greenway host the fun-filled day of reading, learning, outdoor activities and more.

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Pack a lawn chair and head to the Concordia Seminary campus for the annual summer carillon concert series, held the evenings of June 11, 18 and 25. The carillon consists of 49 bells atop the seminary’s 120-foot Luther Tower.

Expand your cultural knowledge at the nanjing-st. louis sister city relationship at 40: our window on china, a presentation by UMSL professor Joel

Glassman. The lecture is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. June 29 at the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum.

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PATTY by patty hannum MAY WAS MENTAL HEALTH Awareness Month, and

even though I missed the designated month, I consider it my responsibility to talk about mental illness for two reasons: I have a mental illness, and society attaches a stigma to those who do. As you would expect, I talk about my mental health issues to anyone who will listen and even those who won’t.

I have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). I’ve had it forever. I thought everybody’s brain worked like mine, but it wasn’t until I was older that I realized something wasn’t quite right in the old noggin. No, I don’t need to double check if I turned off the iron, count tiles or walk around cracks in the sidewalk. I have intrusive, repetitive thoughts. Now, let me say from an employer/employee perspective, this is wonderful.

There is not a problem I can’t solve because I will think about it until I come up with a solution. I never miss a deadline.

If someone tells me it can’t be done, I simply move them out of the way until I find someone who tells me it can. But OCD can be exhausting, so I take medication prescribed by my doctor. It works, and from all outward appearances, you would never know I’ve ever struggled with mental health.

There are many people who need help in this area but are afraid to seek it. They are afraid of being labeled. They are afraid of it being in their health records. They are afraid of taking the medication because of the side effects, like weight gain. They are just plain afraid. I know I was. But every six months when I see my doctor, I sit in the waiting room with all of the other people who are brave enough to understand they need help, and I wonder what’s wrong with their brains. What wires got crossed that caused them to be in that room with me? There is no chatting like there is in other waiting rooms.

I would love to go around the room and ask everyone what they are there for—and then congratulate them for showing up. But I am pretty sure my doctor would throw me out.

Every so often, even though I faithfully take my medication, my OCD will flare up. Most recently it happened as we were looking for an apartment in Chicago for my daughter. Now, mind you, she has lived in New Orleans successfully for the past three years, but I grew fixated on her safety and was determined she move into a building with a 24-hour doorman and great security. As we looked at each place, I stopped and chatted with the doorman and asked, “If I ran full force at you, could you knock me out?” Most were taken aback by the question, as was the nice, young broker showing us the apartments. My next question was how long they archive the security footage. (I watch too much Dateline.) I am happy to say that my daughter is moving into a building where the doorman can protect her against any crazed 59-year-old woman she may encounter. My OCD sometimes embarrasses my family, but they still love me.

So, if you are struggling, get some help like I did. Not sure where to go? You can start with namistl.org. I promise you will feel better. Maybe we’ll see each other in the waiting room of my doctor’s office, where I silently will be congratulating you for being so brave. Funny returns next issue.

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KATERI HEITHAUS OF ROSATI-KAIN 〉〉 ROSATI-KAIN GRADUATE KATERI HEITHAUS certainly will be busy this summer. She’s volunteering at the Variety summer camp, going on vacation with her parents and six siblings, and preparing for her move to Pennsylvania, where she’ll attend King’s College this fall. There, she’ll hit the rink as part of the women’s ice hockey team. Kateri has played the sport most of her life, including stints with the Blues organization and, most recently, the Dallas Stars.

How did you become interested in hockey?

I started playing when I was 4. My dad always loved the game, so he got me and my siblings involved. I started out with the boys, then moved to a girls’ team. I joined the AAA Lady Blues team when I was 14.

a person. I’ve learned sportsmanship and independence, and I’ve gotten to travel. No one type of person plays hockey; I’ve met so many different personalities through the sport.

Have there been any challenges taking on a traditionally male sport?

I’ve always used it as part of my fierceness.

I have five brothers, so I grew up as one of the boys. I enjoy embracing my ability to do anything a guy can.

You also play lacrosse?

I helped start the team at Rosati-Kain.

It definitely was one of the highlights of high school. Previously, the school had a club team, but last year, lacrosse became an official sport. We won our first game at state, and it was a blast.

What is your favorite thing about playing?

It feels good to skate down the ice really fast with the wind in my face. Hockey gives me time to just focus on the game; I don’t have to think about anything else but playing. I also think it has taught me a lot as

What other extracurriculars were you involved in at school?

As a Rosati-Kain student ambassador, I gave tours to incoming freshmen and helped at events. I also worked with campus ministry and was part of the National Honor Society.

These experiences have been a huge part of my personal growth. I feel like the first thing people know about me is my name, and the second is that I play hockey. But I don’t want to be defined by one sport. I really enjoy having the opportunity to be involved with other things.

How has it been watching the Blues’ success this season? Any hard feelings watching them beat the Stars?

It’s been awesome. I always cheer for the Blues. That’s my hometown team and definitely where my loyalty lies, but it was kind of funny. My family teased me a lot because I have both my Blues and Stars jerseys hanging in the basement. During the series, they kept telling me I needed to take down the Dallas one or put an ‘X’ over it.

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AS I SIT DOWN TO WRITE THIS, my kids are running circles around me fighting over an Avengers ball.

Summer is officially upon us, along with moments of needing to get out of the house! There are so many fun things to do in town with your little ones—and also some really cool places less than an hour away. I’ve made a list of spots, some free and some totally worth the money, that hopefully includes a few you haven’t tried. Keep it handy, and make this summer all about new adventures!

▶ Suson Park: I have lived in St. Louis most of my life and did not know about this gem in South County until last year. Suson has a free petting zoo, huge playground and clean lakes for fishing. The animal farm is open from 9 a.m. to dusk. Bring a picnic lunch, and enjoy the scenery.

▶ Frisco Train Store: Rainy day? This treasure in

Valley Park is located in the old Frisco Train building, and kids get to play on its wall-to-wall train tables.

And it’s a super fun birthday party spot! (friscotrainstore.com) If your children love trains, also check out The Wabash, Frisco & Pacific Railroad in Wildwood. On Sundays from May to October, you can ride a real mini steam railroad through the forest.

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Park: This is a new, 57-acre spread in O’Fallon, Missouri, with one of the coolest playgrounds I have ever seen! (It’s the area’s first adventure playground.) It is totally worth the trek.

A schedule of summer events at the amphitheater is posted at ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/oday-park.

If you don’t want to go that far west, I also recommend Wildwood Community Park or Chesterfield Amphitheater for summer concerts.

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St. Louis Surge: I’m sure you’ve taken your kids to a Cardinals or Blues game, but what about the Surge? I recently learned about this extraordinary women’s basketball team that plays at Washington University. Visit stlsurgebasketball.com for this summer’s schedule. The games are uplifting, inspiring and fun for the entire family!

▶ Grandma’s Playroom (South County), Play Street

Museum (St. Charles), Urban Fort (Benton Park): All three of these are really amazing spots to meet up for a play date—totally worth the admission price!

Grandma’s Playroom features a Hot Wheel track, train table, flower garden, building stations and more, and the newly opened Play Street is a blast for little guys under 6. Urban Fort not only has a rockin’ play room, but it also houses a brilliant cafe where you can order food and a lavender latte. P.S. Your house stays clean!

▶ The National Museum of Transportation: Located off Barrett Station Road, it’s great for all ages, but if you have kids 5 and under, check out the Creation Station.

It’s open weekdays and two weekends a month! There are hour-long sessions for $2 guided by teachers. transportmuseumassociation.org

▶ Bike Trails: There are so many family-friendly bike

and walking trails in the Chesterfield and Wildwood area. You can go for miles around the valley and stop at both outlet malls for a lunch and shopping break. The River’s Edge Park Loop on the north side of Hwy. 40 is a 1.9-mile trail that has a beautiful lake for fishing, or bring your paddle boat, paddle board or canoe! For full details on some of the best trails in St. Louis County, head to alltrails.com.

▶ Pere Marquette: There are so many cool places

to visit just over The Mississippi River. I have always loved Pere Marquette, and it’s not just because they have the best fried chicken. You can get there by car or ferry—extra exciting for kids. Head to pmlodge.net to plan your route and activities. There are hiking and horseback trails and a gorgeous lodge for lunch. If you want to stay overnight, you can choose between the camp grounds or the lodge. Check out events on the Hakuna Matata river boat cruise and the various boat and bike rental options. Plus, Raging Rivers waterpark is nearby!

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n the past, long before computers, cell phones or even home telephones, few things brought people more joy than a handwritten letter. The experience was even more meaningful because of the time invested in crafting a message with ink and pen. With digital devices now dominating our communication, penmanship sometimes seems like a lost art.

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DAD DILEMMAS ▶ We have a family tradition of spending three weeks at my

parents’ summer place in Michigan. I go on the weekends, and my wife stays with the kids the entire time. This year, she wants to go for one week. She says my parents are too domineering for a longer stay. I know they will not like this change. What should I do?

Jill: Assuming you are on board with your wife’s wishes (I have to

say, three weeks with overbearing in-laws doesn’t sound fun), let your folks know you appreciate their generosity, but your vacay plans have shifted this year. Let them express how they feel about the change—even if they huff and puff about it. Acknowledge their feelings by saying, “I can understand why you’d like things to stay the way they were.” But resist the urge to spend a lot of time explaining or justifying your decision.

Beth: As a ‘recovering’ people pleaser, I feel your pain. Family traditions are hard to come by and even harder to maintain. There will be many more obstacles to keeping this family tradition alive—sports, college, jobs, etc. If going to Michigan means a lot to you and your family, you should dig in. And by this, I mean clear the decks and join the group. Three weeks may be impossible, but how about joining them for a solid 10 days in the middle of the trip?

That will take some pressure off your wife and show that you’re committed to this tradition as well.

▶ My son just graduated from college, and I think his new employer is trying to screw him over. The job requires a crosscountry move, and the company is not covering relocation costs.

I think he should negotiate a better deal for himself. My wife says I should butt out and be happy he has a job. Thoughts?

Beth: This may be the time to land the helicopter. As parents, we

Local collector Dave Morgan and his wife, Anne, launched the St. Louis Pen Show in 2018 to ensure that handwriting continues to occupy an important page in our history. The event is a place for designers, sellers, collectors, calligraphers and the public to view and purchase vintage and modern pens, special papers, inks, notebooks and more. This year’s show is scheduled for June 21 through 23 at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, and more than 30 vendors will be on hand with fascinating writing instruments. There also will be classes and demonstrations to educate attendees about pens, calligraphy, different types of paper and more.

The show is a wonderful opportunity for old and new enthusiasts to come together, says David Oscarson, a St. Louis-based designer of fine fountain pens. “I first became interested in writing instruments after working in the jewelry industry,” he explains. “Later, I went to work for a local pen company and decided to marry that idea with my jewelry background.” Oscarson uses guilloche, a centuries-old engraving process, to create intricate, colorful designs on heavy-gauge sterling silver pens. Crushed glass is mixed with metal oxides to achieve different enamel colors, and the pens are fired multiple times to produce layered hues.

Oscarson’s company sells about 1,000 pieces a year, either directly to customers or through Clarkson Jewelers. Sometimes he designs pens to commemorate special events like the anniversary of the Golden Spike ceremony that connected the east and west coasts by rail. “These are pieces of art meant to last for centuries,” he notes. “We want them to have meaning and history. Writing instruments make some of the best conversation pieces.”

Pen collector Don Lamkin of University City also will be at the show. He has been interested in the subject for about a dozen years and counts roughly 300 pieces in his collection, including fountain pens, rollerballs, ballpoints and A David Oscarson mechanical pencils. “Some of my pens date back to the early 20th century,” he pen design notes. “I display them around my home. I do sell some of them, mainly so I can buy more.” Lamkin will have a table at the show, where he plans to educate visitors and encourage young people to get interested in the art of handwriting. Pens are available in all price ranges, so even first-time buyers can start a personal collection at the event.

Lamkin says visitors are welcome to bring family heirloom pens for appraisal, and they can attend seminars to learn about cleaning and maintaining them. “An attractive writing instrument is like a special piece of jewelry,” he says. “It’s functional as well as beautiful.”

He says the best advice he can give a person interested in the subject is to attend the show. “Exhibitors are more than happy to tell you whatever you’d like to know about pens,” Lamkin notes. “Bring a pad of paper so you can try out the ones you like best.”

For more information about the St. Louis Pen Show June 21 through 23, visit stlpenshow.com.

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have been hovering over our children in an unprecedented way.

We all want our kids to succeed. Providing someone who has high potential with the opportunity to fail (safely) is a proven path to accelerated success. Let him take charge.

Jill: If you’re all worked up about the situation, butting in is going to cause stress. If you can get calm, cool and collected(ish), try asking open questions like, “Have you considered asking for relocation compensation?” Listen more than you talk. Overfunctioning in this situation isn’t going to be helpful in the long run. If he is a terrible negotiator this time, oh well. Maybe he’ll learn something valuable.

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The show floor Event photos courtesy of St. Louis Pen Show

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Both Cash and Hanning became amputees after being diagnosed with bone cancer, and both went on to find success on and off the ice. The team at Premier Prosthetics worked to provide the best prosthetics to help them perform at their highest athletic ability.

Cash got his first prosthesis at age 4 and grew up playing sports. He fell in love with hockey at a young age. When he was in and out of the hospital for treatment, he watched the Olympics and knew it was something he really wanted to do. “I watched the USA men’s hockey team on TV and dreamed of donning that sweater, but I was playing against ablebodied people, so I didn’t really consider it an option,” he says.

He discovered sled hockey, the adaptive form of the sport, when he was 14.

“It was my way to escape and present myself with what I could do rather than what I couldn’t,” he says.

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He made the national team at age 16 and earned his first Paralympic gold medal in 2010, which he calls a surreal experience. “It’s something you can’t prepare yourself for until the moment arrives,” he explains. “In the end, the experience made me appreciate what I’ve been given in life rather than what was taken away from me.”

Cash has since competed in four Paralympic Games and hopes to return in 2022 with the new prosthetic leg he just got from Premier Prosthetics.

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Hanning’s journey to the Paralympics began when he was looking to get back into playing sports.

He discovered DASA online, and the organization connected him with the local hockey team. “I went to one practice, and I never stopped,” he says.

At the urging of his teammates and others, he tried out for the national team. He made the development team and played for three years before making the national team in 2014. Just four years later, he and his teammates won gold at the Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

Hanning recently began working with Ruengert at Premier Prosthetics to get his new X3 leg, one of the top prosthetics available. “They’ve gone out of their way to make sure I’m comfortable,” he says. “Everyone there wants to make sure you’re taken care of.”

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I gathered shiny pebbles as a child, and that eventually evolved into making and restoring jewelry. I started providing appraisals in 2010 and now, I am a Certified Gemologist Appraiser.

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Three area professionals have been inducted into the

Association of Churchill Fellows: Brock Ayers of

Amelia Acosta Powell has joined The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis as associate artistic director. She is a former line producer for the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival and has produced and directed plays in the Washington, D.C., area.

Wells Fargo Advisors, James Bennett of the Dowd Bennett law firm, and Ken Murer of Automotive Product Consultants.

The society honors those who have made major contributions to the development of the National Churchill Museum at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. The campus was the site of Winston Churchill’s historic Iron Curtain speech in 1946.

promoted Nancy O’Neal to senior vice president and chief compliance officer. She is a certified financial planner and certified fiduciary and investment risk management specialist, and has worked in the financial services industry since 1974.

Ansira Partners, a marketing technology and services firm, recently promoted Laurie MacLaren to CEO. She joined the company last year as chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Before that, she worked for Sapient, a digital marketing and technology firm.

Kitty Ratcliffe, president of Explore St. Louis, recently was inducted into the Destinations

International Hall of Fame. The organization

recognizes professionals who have made major contributions to the destination marketing industry through convention bureaus and tourism boards.

Ratcliffe will be recognized at its annual conference in July.

Central Trust Co. has

Washington University School of Medicine recently added Maria Russo as chief information officer. She oversees IT functions for the school and its clinical practice and also serves as the university’s deputy chief information officer and assistant vice chancellor. Russo previously worked for Kaiser Permanente in Washington, D.C.

Mike LaMartina was named chief revenue officer for the Ballpark Village development in downtown St. Louis. He comes to the newly created position from Entercom St. Louis, where he oversaw promotions, marketing, sponsorships and events for the media company.

TOMORROW’S MEDICINE, TODAY: Thumb

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Arthritis of the thumb The base of the thumb is the most common joint in the body to get arthritis. Pain from arthritis at the base of the thumb can be debilitating and often affects all aspects of daily life. Patients with arthritis at the base of the thumb often complain of: • • • • •

Pain with gripping or pinching Difficulty performing activities like opening a jar or turning a key Limited motion Swelling and tenderness at the base of the thumb An enlarged “out-of-joint” appearance

Where to begin?

Evaluation of a patient with the above symptoms begins with a careful physical examination. X-rays help confirm the diagnosis.

What options are there?

A variety of treatment options exist for treating arthritis affecting the thumb. Often, this starts with activity modification – such as altering hand grip– and anti-inflammatory medications. A brace to support the thumb joint during activities is helpful for symptom relief and management. Corticosteroid injections into the base of the thumb can be very effective at decreasing pain. When these options fail, surgery may give substantial and long-term relief to patients with persistent symptoms. The need for and timing of surgery is tailored to each patient, but evaluation by an orthopedic hand surgeon is an important first step to establish a diagnosis and improve quality of life.

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INTERESTING APPS

▶ Productivity Being present is top of mind these days. The app FOREST encourages you to stay focused on a task (work, studying, even dinner with friends) and not use your phone by planting a virtual tree—if you leave the app, the tree dies. The more trees you grow, the larger your ‘forest’ becomes. Every tree represents focused time. And the company partners with Trees for the Future to plant real ones, too! When users spend coins earned in the app to buy a real tree, Forest creates a plant order with the organization. ▶ Weather Team members are raving about CARROT WEATHER, an app with current, hourly and daily forecasts. They love the details, user interface and snarky comments. This is not an app for your children, but if you like a good laugh, it might be worth checking out. Personally, I am a fan of WEATHER UNDERGROUND.

▶ Financial There are two financial services apps that are popular: ROBINHOOD and ALBERT. Robinhood allows you to invest in stocks, options, exchange-traded funds and cryptocurrencies without having to pay a commission. Albert is a tool to help you manage your money, invest it and reach your financial goals.

The Albert app is perfect for students heading off to college in August. It will help them understand how to live on a budget and see where their money is going, and it alerts users when balances are getting low. ▶ Educational On the educational front, lifelong learners can take classes, get certifications and earn degrees on COURSERA and EdX. Coursera is connected with universities such as Johns Hopkins, Duke and the Georgia Institute of Technology, and edX offers courses from Harvard, MIT and Berkeley among others. Both have numerous options if you want to become certified in a specific technology, and they also make it easy to post your certifications on LinkedIn once you are done.

I always love hearing what everyone has discovered in the world of technology.

We are fortunate to have avenues for learning and exploring right at our fingertips! Be sure to take advantage, and let me know your favorite app or website that you can’t live without.

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by robert w. paster NOW IN ITS FOURTH GENERATION, THE BMW X5 represents the pinnacle of modern SUV performance, comfort, practicality and technology. Add to the mix that it’s a good driving vehicle, and you’ve got a recipe that’s hard to beat.

Probably the most notable leap in this latest version is the technology. A degree from MIT wouldn’t hurt when figuring out all of the ways to interact with the X5. Start by swiping your foot under the rear bumper to open the clamshell tailgate. Then, just approach the driver’s door with the key fob in your pocket or purse, open it, climb in and press the start button to fire up the engine. Want to adjust the ventilation fan speed? Circle your finger to the left or right in front of the video display on the dashboard, and the fan speed increases or decreases. You even can give the X5 voice commands. I’m sure a thorough review of the owner’s manual would reveal numerous other technological tricks.

Luxury and safety amenities also are abundant and include a back-up camera, heated seats and steering wheel, automatic rain-sensing wipers, automatic emergency braking, cross traffic alert, blind spot indicator, adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist that can move the steering wheel (and also can be disengaged).

The technology continues with the driver interfaces in the cabin, such as the configurable digital gauge package that offers analog speedometer and tachometer gauges on a video screen. A variety of information can be displayed between the gauges, including a GPS map and directions. An available heads-up display shows speed, directions and other valuable information on the bottom of the windshield (but don’t try to use it with polarized sunglasses). A large touchscreen can be operated by the iDrive controller between the seats to display audio, ventilation, GPS, phone connection, and front and rear camera views, among other things. You even can change the color of the interior trim lighting.

Probably the most interesting bit of new technology offered on the X5 is the automatic parking system that uses sensors to spot an available parking space to either back into or parallel park. Just push a button, drive past a row of cars, and the vehicle will look for a suitable parking place, which it signifies with an audible alert. Then, the vehicle parks itself. I admit to keeping my foot over the brake just in case. Apparently the system is not foolproof and can be thrown off by certain factors, so careful oversight is suggested.

Other interior features include nicely bolstered leather seats, wood trim, dual automatic climate control, lots of rear seat leg and head room, a large sunroof that extends over second-row passengers, available rear-seat video screens, and heated rear seats that can be folded down to increase the large cargo area. Puddle lights on the doors illuminate the ground so you can avoid stepping on ice or in a puddle.

Of course, being a BMW, the X5 is an enjoyable vehicle to drive as well. The standard six-cylinder engine provides plenty of power, but if you need more, a V8 is available. Power is transmitted to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters. No manual is offered, but you do get the choice of three driving modes: sport, comfort and eco. Sport is the most fun. Plentiful power, strong brakes and good handling for an SUV make the X5 an enjoyable ride. Though not tested, the car’s off-road prowess is said to be greatly improved with this new generation.

According to Gerd Petermann, salesman at Autohaus BMW, “The X5 drives like a sedan. It also has good visibility, especially with the lookaround cameras, and a third-row option is coming later in the year.” &

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Every Monday morning, the Spry Digital team gathers for our company-wide All-Hands meeting to set the stage for the week. Many join from across the country on Google Meetings. One of our core values is ‘grow together,’ so we encourage discussion about what we’ve learned or discovered recently. Here are a few interesting apps that have been mentioned.

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HOW SHOULD YOUR INVESTMENT STRATEGY CHANGE ONCE YOU HAVE CHILDREN? WHAT ARE FINANCE TIPS FOR NEW DADS? New responsibilities for the life of a child leave many young fathers unsure how to prioritize their finances. In my practice, I usually instruct them to work on their own finances before saving for college or weddings.

Sometimes parents forget that one of the best gifts you can give your children is a stable home, which includes a strong financial foundation. Using debt wisely, building an emergency fund and starting a retirement plan are all things that should be addressed before other goals can be tackled.

One way to begin an educational savings account is to establish a 529 savings plan and to request grandparents or friends make gifts to the plan instead of buying toys for holidays and birthdays. A 529 plan is a fantastic way to save because all of the earnings can be withdrawn tax-free for higher education. You can contact a financial adviser to help you understand the rules and set up the plan, or an online search can direct you if you feel confident enough to establish an account on your own.

Once your children become a bit older, model good financial behavior for them. They will be learning from your saving (and spending) habits at very young ages. Showing them how to save using a piggy bank is a great way to start, and it’s fun for little ones.

A useful activity for elementary aged children is helping pay a restaurant bill with cash. You may find they enjoy counting out the bills—quite different from swiping a credit card.

One finance tip for any firsttime parent is to establish a 529 account for your newborn.

It’s an education savings plan sponsored by a state or state agency. There also is an option operated by a group of private colleges and universities. Funds invested in a 529 can be used for tuition, books and other education-related expenses at most accredited two- and fouryear colleges and universities or U.S. vocational and technical schools. Additionally, individuals may withdraw up to $10,000 in tuition expenses for public, private or parochial elementary and secondary schools.

A 529 plan offers several tax benefits. First, contributions grow tax-free. Second, the earnings are completely income tax-exempt at the federal level if the withdrawals are used for qualified college expenses, including tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies. Finally, many states provide an income tax deduction for contributions.

If you are the account owner and live in Missouri, you can deduct up to $8,000 ($16,000 if you are married filing jointly) of your Missouri MOST 529 plan contributions when you file your state income taxes. If you are the account owner and live in Illinois, you can deduct up to $10,000 per tax year ($20,000 if you are married filing jointly) of your Illinois Bright Start College Savings Program. Everyone’s situation varies, so be sure to speak with an appropriately credentialed professional before making any tax, legal or financial decisions.

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STOREFRONT A PEEK INTO THE WINDOWS OF THE ST. LOUIS RETAIL WORLD by julia m. johnson

word on the street

St. Louis-centric clothing maker Arch Apparel recently hit the bricks with its first retail location at 2335 S. Hanley Road. The company designs casual threads and accessories that celebrate local neighborhoods, sports teams and more. Customers also can buy the items online and at pop-up shopping events. Famous natives like Ellie Kemper have been known to don Arch Apparel creations.

sparkle and fizz

The Diamond Bar, a luxury jewelry retailer with a fully stocked bar (the first of its kind in the StL!), recently popped a cork on its new store at 13360 Clayton Road in Town & Country. Founder and jeweler Chris Phillips is behind the venture, which includes a showroom and patio where shoppers can relax and raise a toast or two. Phillips designs many of the store’s pieces himself.

style conscious

Local retailers Civil Alchemy and Fauxgerty have teamed up to produce a planet-friendly line of women’s apparel, Civil Alchemy by Fauxgerty. It was a natural collaboration all the way around; Fauxgerty owner Chrissy Fogerty is committed to sustainable fabrics and ethically operated factories, and Civil Alchemy founder Kelley Barr sells responsibly sourced home goods and accessories. The clothing line features “classic colors, preppy patterns and warm-weather staples.”

classic move

May’s Place, a retailer of vintage goods and fashions, recently relocated from Lindenwood Park to 4180 Manchester Ave. in The Grove.

Owners Katie and Andy May specialize in sustainable, repurposed fashion and locally produced goods. They plan to use part of their new space for classes, pop-up shopping events and private gatherings.

fit for recognition

The Exercise Coach’s three area fitness studios (Town & Country, Clayton and Webster Groves), co-owned by Jessica Phillips and Don Eisenberg, snagged a Franchisee of the Year award at the company’s annual conference this spring. The award recognizes locations that show exemplary performance in leadership, citizenship and customer relations.

The Exercise Coach provides personal training in a high-tech, semi-private studio environment.

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by dorothy weiner

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A FEW YEARS AGO, I noticed something going on at

the World’s Fair Pavilion from a distance. It was teeming with people, music, merchandise and food. I found out it was St. Louis’ annual African Arts Festival. That was the first time I’d heard of the event, even though it’s been held since 1991. So this year, I became part of the jumble of people milling around up there, soaking in the cultural experience.

For three days every Memorial Day weekend, Forest Park’s southeastern corner becomes a showplace of our African American community. The idea is to represent the breadth of that community’s heritage, showing off everything from North African bellydancing to the food culture of Zambia. And while browsing colorful fabrics and savoring jollof rice and yam pudding is fun, the big takeaway—especially for someone who does not share this heritage—is connecting to it at a more visceral level.

Why is it important to showcase African storytelling, jewelry beading, ointment concocting, face painting and more? And to identify the exact African origins of each art form? These are small ways to reclaim heritages that were violently severed. I realized it was not dissimilar to the Jewish diaspora. In each, an entire people and their continent were uprooted, their cultures decimated. Their progeny are now scattered, and it’s not totally clear what the differences are between, say, Zambian and Senegalese customs, or Romanian and Polish Jewish customs. And while this local festival is primarily a celebration, there is also something mournful about reflecting back on the history of its people.

Reclaiming heritage is important; the past may be gone, but it’s still part of us. This year’s festival theme, Honoring Our Past—Educating and Empowering Our Future, sounds to me like a call to understand the beauty, and even the suffering, of our ancestors while still facing the future with hope.

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EXPERT CARE SLUCARE PHYSICIAN GROUP by julia m. johnson THE BODY’S BLOOD VESSELS ARE AMAZING STRUCTURES, but they are just as vulnerable as they are flexible and tough. Last fall, Thomas Podgorski of Webster Groves found out firsthand that they can harbor serious hidden problems that require expert medical attention.

One day in November, Podgorski felt a sudden, sharp pain in his back. It got worse, so he was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Imaging showed that he needed emergency surgery for a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm—a major defect in his aorta, the body’s largest blood vessel that passes through the middle of the abdomen. These aneurysms are life-threatening, so immediate treatment is essential, says SLUCare vascular surgeon Dr. Matthew Smeds, who performed the surgery at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

The aorta is under intense pressure because of its size and location, so a rupture can cause the patient to bleed out, Smeds explains. “When you cut your hand or foot, the blood usually can be controlled,” he says. “But when a major vessel like the aorta is damaged and has free space to bleed into, it doesn’t take long to lose a significant amount, and the person can die quickly.”

Podgorski actually was one of the lucky ones, according to Smeds; his bleeding was somewhat contained because of pressure from surrounding tissues. He had a large hematoma (blood-filled pocket) at the rupture site, which made repairing the vessel especially challenging. “Aneurysms grow steadily over time, and the defect can exist for years without the patient knowing it,” Smeds says. “A normal aorta is about 3 centimeters in diameter. Thomas’ was 7 or 8 centimeters, so the problem may have been there for 10 or 15 years.”

The site of the aneurysm also determined the type of surgery that could be done. Some patients receive a stent graft, but Smeds says Podgorski’s rupture was too close to his kidney arteries for that procedure. Instead, the damaged vessel was repaired with a prosthetic graft of Dacron, and Smeds says the results have been very positive. “We saw Thomas recently for a checkup, and things have been going well for him,” he notes.

Abdominal aortic aneurysms are most common in Caucasian men over age 65 who smoke, and family history can be a factor as well. The seriousness of the condition is a good reminder to avoid tobacco use, stay active and eat a healthy diet, according to Smeds. He and his fellow SLUCare physicians are highly experienced in treating vascular issues of all kinds. The practice sees patients with peripheral and carotid artery disease, varicose veins, vascular trauma and other conditions, putting the latest medical and surgical knowledge to work. A full complement of care helps patients heal and return to normal activities.

“I’ve been getting my strength and mobility back through physical therapy, and I’m feeling good,” Podgorski says. “It’s been a long road, but I’ve returned to many of the things I used to do, like looking after my grandchildren. Not long ago, I went back to the hospital’s intensive care unit to thank the staff members who cared for me. Just talking to them, I could tell how invested they were in my recovery. It was a very touching experience.” &

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THAI TABLE first impression »

This is a modest little spot in Maplewood with authentic (and often unfamiliar) Thai food. I really liked the array of unusual dishes—like Pad Kra Pow, ground chicken in a spicy basil sauce. Some might have too much heat for the Western palate, or too much lemon, cilantro or basil. Be sure to state ‘mild’ if that’s what you like. As for ambience, several of the tables are grouped near the kitchen entrance, which can feel like you’re eating in a carryout restaurant.

wash it down:

Bar service was not available when we visited, but diners could bring their own bottles.

Ghang Ped Bhed Yang: red curry with roasted duck and steamed rice

must try

A NOM JEEP ▶ $4.95 These

house-made pork and chicken dumplings were my favorite. The doughy pockets hit all of the savory bases with their ground meats, shiitakes and crisp-fried garlic topping. Each bite was chewy, spicy, crispy and delicious.

SOMTUM ▶ $6.95 The distinct

Thai specialty green papaya was served as long shavings of crunchy fruit topped with ground peanuts.

They had the texture of water chestnuts and a slightly tangy flavor from being tossed with lime and tamarind (acidic and sweet).

A stack of iceberg lettuce leaves was for wrapping the papaya into ‘sandwiches.’

MASSAMAN BEEF ▶ $13.95

I recommend trying entrees from the ‘specialties’ section, like this one, because they are different.

This dish had tender, slow-cooked

PAD MED MA MAUNG ▶

stew meat swimming in massaman curry with coconut milk, potato chunks, sliced onions and peanuts.

The flavors were subtle: creamy coconut, aromatic curry and the faintest hint of spice.

$14.95 A flavorful shrimp dish in thin brown sauce—a little sweet, a little spicy—with onions, carrots and cashews. It was subtle and surprisingly savory.

PAD KRA POW ▶ $11.95 A stellar dish of stir-fried ground chicken mixed with basil leaves and bell peppers, it had a mild bite and came with white rice topped with a fried egg—all around delicious.

BANGKOK NOODLE ▶ $14.95 A spicy plateful of flat rice noodles tossed with seafood and a ‘special’ chef’s chili paste for heat. The mix of shrimp, mussels and bean sprouts initially tastes sweet, but

after it goes down, the heat kicks in. I found this one a little too oily.

PAD SEE EW ▶ $11.95 This

classic noodle dish avoids spice altogether. It is mostly sweet, slathered in dark soy with firm broccoli florets, stirred egg bits and oil (again, too much).

POT STICKERS ▶ $4.95 They

came stuffed with chicken and are not sticky at all, but deep-fried.

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It’s not the most relaxing setting since carryout orders regularly move through the dining area, but the food here is worth the visit. Many items are new and interesting.

Plus, amount (and quality) of food you get for the price is impressive.

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Caryn Dugan, better known as STL Veg Girl, will open The Center for Plant-Based Living at 131 W. Jefferson Ave. in Kirkwood. It will offer services like cooking classes, private and group instruction, and lectures on health and nutrition. … Hiro Asia Kitchen stopped service after six years of operation at 1405 Washington Ave. Its sister restaurant, Hiro Poke Co., is still open at the One Metropolitan Square building downtown.

SOMETHING’S BREWING 〉〉 AVOCADO LEAF TEA

recently launched with five 100-percent natural blends, all made from avocado tree leaves.

The leaves, like the fruit, are known for their natural health benefits.

These unique brews were created by husband and wife team and native St. Louisans Scott Wibbenmeyer and Sharon Colona, and the brand already has one win at the Global Tea Championship under its belt.

LITTLE VICTORIES ABOUND IN OUR DAILY LIVES AND KEEP US UPBEAT. Good

TAKING THE HELM Jai Kendall has been appointed the new executive chef of Pastaria. The St. Louis native previously spent five years cooking in Costa Rica, and after returning home last fall, she served as executive sous chef for Peel Wood Fired Pizza. …

Ramon Cuffie is now executive chef at Herbie’s. A vetern of the local culinary scene, Cuffie most recently ran the kitchen of the now-shuttered Parigi.

GOING TO THE DOGS The Boathouse is helping four-legged friends go gourmet with a new menu specially designed for pooches.

The offerings include burger patties, chicken breasts and even doggy ice cream. … For more fun with Fido, look to Urban Chestnut Brewing Company. The first and third Fridays of each month through September are Dog Day Fridays at its location in The Grove. Proceeds benefit local pet shelters and rescue groups.

HIGH RANKING Major kudos to Nathaniel Reid Bakery! Not only was the acclaimed Kirkwood bakery a James Beard semifinalist this year, it was named one of the best bakeries in the U.S. by Yelp.

THE BIG CHEESE

Marcoot Jersey Creamery is partnering with Schnucks to bring its cheese to the StL. The family-owned dairy farm in Greenville, Illinois, raises registered Jersey cattle and ages its cheeses in a special underground cave modeled after the man-made Kaltbach caves in Switzerland.

The cheeses available will include aged gouda, tipsy cheddar, and plain, garlic and Sriracha curds.

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plays, which are the little victories of bridge, keep us playing time after time. Squeezes (sometimes obscure, sometimes obvious) are such plays. Tom Oppenheimer, one of St. Louis’ top-ranked players, found the squeeze in this month’s hand. Can you?

Vul: North/South Dealer: East

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THE BIDDING:

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2 ♥ 3 ♦ 4 ♥ 5 ♦ Pass

Pass Pass

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Sandy Bigg/En Xie 73.21% Bridge Haven

OPENING LEAD: ♥ 7

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Jerry Kraemer/Rod Beery 70.77% St. Louis Bridge Center

North ♠ 8 4 3 2 ♥ J 9 ♦AJ9 ♣AQ96

West ♠ K Q 7 ♥ K 10 7 ♦ 7 2 ♣ J 10 8 5 3

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Judy Glaser/Charles Johnson 71.88% St. Louis Bridge Center

East ♠965 ♥AQ8542 ♦ 10 3 ♣42

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Bob Schaefer/Richard Nemanick 70.49% St. Louis Bridge Center

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Karen Krayne/Meg Griffin 70.31% Jay’s Bridge Pad

THE PLAY 1. West led the ♥ 7, 9 from Dummy, East played the Ace and Declarer the 3.

2. East shifted to the ♠ 9, Ace from Declarer, West the 7 and Dummy the 2.

3. Declarer realized his chances of making game (11 tricks) were slim.

4. Technique rule of thumb is to run your longest suit and good things might happen—with this hand, ♦s (trumps).

5. During the running of the ♦ suit, Declarer realized West was stressed (squeezed) while discarding.

6 . At trick eight, West held the King of ♠s and four ♣s.

7. Declarer, reading this situation perfectly, led their ♠ Jack.

8. West was able to win the ♠ King, but had to lead a ♣, and Declarer had his game: two ♠s, six ♦s, and three ♣s (11 tricks). Very well played!

NOTE: If East cashes two ♥s at tricks one and two, Declarer still can squeeze West in ♠s and ♣s.

TIP OF THE DAY

My partner and I always hear about squeezes. Do they occur often, and how can we learn about them?

Making a squeeze for game or slam is rare. However, making that extra trick at matchpoints happens often. I recommend the book Love on Squeezes if it is still in print. If not, Goren’s Bridge Complete and The Encyclopedia of Bridge have good sections on squeezes.

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Handling the

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BY JULIA M. JOHNSON

While women often are the focus of conversations on how to balance a career and home life, men are under similar pressures of providing for their families, dealing with demands at work and having enough energy at home for kids and relationships. These stressors can rear their ugly heads in a number of ways, from cardiovascular disease to extra inches around the waist. We’re here to offer solutions for dealing with it all and coming out victorious.

BELLY FAT That troublesome spare tire is a problem for many men, especially as they age and stress levels increase. Flattening the ‘tire’ can take some real effort, but it’s not an impossible task, says Dr. Richard Moore of The Lifestyle Center and The Edge for Men. “The main cause of belly fat is pretty simple,” he notes. “You’re consuming more calories than you are burning through physical activity. With all of our electronic devices and endless TV channels, lifestyles are much more sedentary than they were decades ago.”

There was a time when exercise gurus talked about targeting specific areas of fat like the stomach, but Moore says that thinking has gone by the wayside. “Spot reduction is not a realistic idea,” he explains. “When the body burns calories, it does so from all fat sources.

Doing 100 situps a day is beneficial, but it won’t just affect your abdomen. Any weight loss will happen diffusely throughout the body.”

Hormones and heredity also play a role in the accumulation of belly fat, according to Moore. “As men age, testosterone levels tend to drop, and muscle mass declines," he explains. "Your muscles are always burning calories, so if you have less muscle, you’re burning fewer calories. When calories aren’t burned, they get stored as fat.”

Modern fat loss procedures can help men win the battle against unwanted bulges. These methods may be effective alone or in combination depending on the patient’s needs, but it’s important to remember they are not weight loss solutions, according to Moore.

“Treatments should be coupled with good lifestyle choices like a healthy diet and regular exercise,” he notes.

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If you’re carrying some extra fat in the waist area, you’re not alone.

It’s a tough spot to whittle down, and there are several factors that can add to the frustration. Here are some important things to know about this kind of fat:

➊ Belly fat isn’t limited to the subcutaneous space just below your skin. It also includes visceral fat, which is deeper in the abdomen and surrounds internal organs. ➋ Having a lot of belly fat may signal increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer, sleep apnea, high blood pressure and even premature death. ➌ Age and genetics play a role in belly fat. Aging brings a loss of

muscle mass, which decreases the rate at which the body uses calories.

This can make it tough to maintain a healthy weight.

➍ If you don’t strike a healthy balance between caloric intake and physical activity, you likely will add extra pounds, including abdominal fat.

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➎ Calories from alcoholic beverages can add to the problem. For men under age 65, two drinks per day is the recommended limit; for those 65 and older, it’s one.

SOURCE: MAYO CLINIC

EXERCISE FOR BETTER HEALTH

Joe Goldberg, owner and general manager of fitness studio TruFusion St. Louis, offers some weighty advice for men on health issues related to stress and body mass.

DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE We often hear that belly fat is tied to conditions like diabetes and heart disease. So what’s the connection? Dr. Jill Bosanquet, a physician with SSM Health DePaul Hospital Weight Management Services, says it has to do in part with substances made by fat cells.

“Visceral fat produces inflammatory chemicals and hormones,” she explains. “This fat is deep in the abdomen, close to the liver and its blood supply. The chemicals and hormones get into the liver and circulate, causing issues with insulin, blood sugar control and inflammation. This can contribute to heart disease, diabetes and other health problems.”

Bosanquet emphasizes the importance of controlling stress to help prevent excess body fat and related issues. “If you experience a lot of stress, you’ll have elevated levels of cortisol, another hormone the body produces,” she notes. “It causes blood sugars to elevate. Studies have found links between cortisol and increased visceral fat in men and women.”

Getting an appropriate amount of sleep is as important as other healthy lifestyle choices, according to Bosanquet.

“People who sleep much less than seven hours a night—or more than eight—tend to be at risk for more visceral fat,” she says. “Between 6 and 7 hours should be your target.”

She says a good step in tackling disease risk related to an expanding waistline is to ask your doctor about measuring visceral fat. In men, a waist circumference of 40 inches or more is cause for concern. (In women, it’s 35 inches.)

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THE FACTS

Excess body fat is the strongest risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Balancing a healthy diet with physical activity is key to preventing its onset.

Replacing foods high in saturated fat with items like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish and nuts may help reduce heart disease risk.

☛ Physical activity is one of the most natural ways to improve the health of your body and mind. “Exercise is an effective way to ‘trick’ your brain into being happy and stress-free,” Goldberg says. “Activity produces the same brain chemicals that many people get prescriptions for, but it does so in a healthier way.” ☛ Group exercise is popular among women but can be great for men as well. “Programs such as CrossFit appeal to men because they include activities like weightlifting,” Goldberg says. “Men often are driven by competition; a group helps motivate them.” ☛ Exercise should be done for your health, not your appearance. “Don’t work out for the sake of vanity,” Goldberg advises. “Do it to benefit your body, reduce stress and depression, and feel better in general. You’ll also build strength that helps you avoid injury.” ☛ Muscle mass declines with age, so it’s important to choose rebuilding exercises.

Goldberg recommends a high-intensity cardio workout and strength training at least once or twice a week. ☛ Work out in a way that defies your comfort zone. Goldberg advises trying a barre class, for example. “This takes a strong man, but it’s worth it!” he says. “It works different muscles and includes types of movement you won’t get in other classes or the weight room.” ☛ Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley and Dr. Henry Lodge offers advice on increasing longevity by being more active and health-conscious.

DID YOU KNOW?

Studies suggest that by 2030, half of all U.S. adults will be obese. That's up from just 15 percent in the early 1970s.

SOURCES: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

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SPECIAL REPORT: Five Grooming Products Every Man Needs

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What’s in a man’s medicine cabinet says a lot about him. Tell your story with these five simple but very necessary products.

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Notes of bergamot, pinkberry and musk are the perfect combination of sweet meets sensual.

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THIS TIME OF YEAR, IT’S HARD NOT TO ENVISION BACKYARD BARBECUES, pool parties and entertaining on the patio. But if your outdoor spaces are not quite ready for a crowd, Liston Design Build can transform them into areas that are both functional and beautiful. With 35 years of experience, the company helps homeowners create their dream spaces, inside and out.

As its name implies, Liston uses the design-build method, which means it works with clients under a single contract to provide both design and construction services. This way, homeowners avoid the hassle of juggling multiple contractors and a separate design team. “Working with a design-build company helps our clients maximize their investment and make good decisions,” owner Keith Liston explains. “It takes the mystery out of remodeling, keeps the design and construction budgets aligned, and ensures homeowners get their spaces transformed as desired.”

A collaborative relationship is developed through each step of the process, starting with the initial design and carrying through to the finishing touches. Open communication with clients is paired with expert skill and craftsmanship.

“We offer a true concierge approach,” Keith notes.

One local couple experienced the benefit of this team effort when they hired the company to transform their kitchen and porch. The homeowners wanted to bring the style of their lake house to their home in St. Louis. “The goal was to create a tranquil, relaxing space that overlooks the pool,” says designer Jeanne Liston. Capturing the perfect view from the kitchen to the outdoors was key, and Liston worked closely with the pool and landscaping companies. The end result? A wall of glass doors A SCREENED-IN PORCH CREATES SYNERGY BETWEEN INDOORS AND OUT. separates the kitchen from the porch where screen panels and iron rails create an open feel. Keith notes that the design also accounts for St. Louis’ everchanging weather with proper drainage and a waterproof tile floor.

“The space allows for overflow from the kitchen when entertaining,” Jeanne adds. “Plus, it provides a tranquil getaway from the busyness inside.” To create synergy between the interior and outdoor spaces, the colors and finishes of the porch match those of the kitchen. Elements like board and batten siding, stone, wood plank tile flooring, and a stained tongue and groove ceiling come together to make the space inviting. “The kitchen is the heart of the home, but when the weather allows, it’s nice to take the intimate moments shared there outside,” Jeanne notes. “We love to design kitchens that offer easy access to outdoor living spaces. It brings harmony to the home and creates a more communal environment that can be enjoyed throughout every season.”

For Liston, the most important thing is creating great experiences for clients. “As a familyowned business, we take our reputation for exceptional customer service seriously,” Keith says. “We understand that investing in a home remodel is HO US E & GA RD EN a huge decision. Our mission is to ensure every client feels comfortable, educated and taken care of every step of the way.” & SPEC IAL SECT ION

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HOMEWORK

DEAR HOMEWORK,

Three years ago, we placed a note in the mailbox of this 1885 farmhouse that my husband has loved since childhood.

We were shocked to receive a positive response and are now the proud owners of this sweet, historic Kirkwood home.

We just finished a total renovation of the inside and are ready to tackle the exterior.

We would love to add a large porch to enjoy our four children playing in the front yard, but we just can’t picture it! Let’s dress this old gal up as she heads into her 135th year.

Sincerely, —MAKING THE DREAM COME TRUE

DEAR MAKING THE DREAM COME TRUE,

The natural tendency would be to run a new porch across the middle section of the front façade. Doing so, however, would cover up the most memorable feature: the tall, tapered brick chimney. An alternative approach would be to place a room-sized porch in front of the glassed-in breezeway.

Supporting the porch with tapered, Craftsman columns sitting on a new, tapered brick wall creates a charming entry court by the front door. The low brick wall also gives a measure of privacy to the porch without blocking the view to the lawn.

I also would suggest adding a new, slate-look asphalt roof. Its blues, grays and reds could be used to inspire the colors of the new shutters and front door. Second-floor flower boxes add detail where new shutters won’t fit.

The landscape upgrades are kept simple. Groundcover borders the entry walk from the widened parking area to the entry piers. Evergreen foundation plantings along the rest of the façade will help give some color in the winter months.

Finally, I would lightly whitewash the brick to blend the elevation’s elements together while enhancing the overall ‘country’ feel.

Thanks for letting us be part of your dream.

Sincerely, —HOMEWORK

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CWE Hom e & Ga den Tour r

BY STEPHANIE WALLACE • PHOTOS BY SUZY GORMAN

The Central West End is a vibrant neighborhood brimming with popular local businesses and restaurants, but among its standout features are the many stately residences. The Central West End Association gives the rest of St. Louis a peek inside these historical gems with the biennial CWE Home & Garden Tour. Held June 15 and 16, this year’s self-guided tour lets participants explore the private mansions of Kingsbury Place. One homeowner has given T&S early access to his family’s 104-year-old property.

How long have you lived in the house?

We bought it in November 2014 and moved in the following year.

What is its history?

It was built in 1915 by Nathaniel Ewing. From what I understand, Ewing started one of the first electric light companies in St. Louis. He went to the World’s Fair in 1904 and saw a massive display of residential electrical lights. He realized the potential, started his company and then built the house.

What attracted you to the property?

My wife and I have the old home bug. When we got married, she had a house that was more than 100 years old, and I was living in an old home, too. Our previous home together was built in the 1920s. We enjoy all of the architectural details and quirks that come with older properties. We also wanted a house that we could work on and make our own. The owners before us had lived here for 40 years, so we saw a lot of things we could update. My wife fell in love with the open foyer. It’s also unique for an older home to have an attached bath for each bedroom. We have two younger boys, and each getting his own bathroom was a big draw.

Tell me about some of the renovations you’ve done.

The kitchen is where the most dramatic changes happened. That remodel essentially took everything down to the studs. There was a significant amount of termite damage in the floors and walls, and it originally was divided into three rooms: the existing kitchen, a pantry and a laundry room. We opened the entire space. We wanted to have a large island and room for the family to spend time together. We also redid the butler’s pantry by adding a new bar area with a sink, cabinets, dishwasher and fridge.

Were there any surprises during the process?

The laundry was originally in the kitchen, and we wanted to move it to the second floor. There was a trunk room that was upstairs next to an existing bathroom and had access to plumbing, so it was the perfect spot. The original plan for the bathroom was to keep a lot of the original fixtures, including the sink, toilet and tile. But when we broke through the wall and floor to access the plumbing, the builders found that everything around the toilet had rotted. So our initial idea was out the window, and everything had to be replaced. This bathroom is right above the kitchen, so we’re lucky we found the problem before the floor collapsed onto our extensive remodel.

Did the age of the house impact your approach to renovations and design?

Both my wife and I are of the mindset that a house is meant to be lived in. It’s not a museum, and we didn’t shy away from updates that made sense for how we wanted to use the space. But we still wanted to respect the original design. We didn’t want to make anything too modern, and we tried to keep everything traditional in terms of style and materials. For example, we restored the original floor in the foyer. When we bought the home, that room had linoleum, and it apparently had been like that for 60 years. When we pulled it up, we found the flooring underneath wasn’t in bad shape. It just needed some reconditioning and a little polish. We also used pedestal sinks in the bathrooms to reflect their past.

What do you like to use your outdoor space for?

The patio is relatively new. It’s something we wanted to include with the original renovation in 2015, but we weren’t able to get to it because of the surprise plumbing problems and other things we ran into. We completed it last fall, so this will be our first season to use it. We look forward to entertaining and enjoying the sun and weather with protection. It’s adjacent to the kids’ playset, so we can enjoy time outside together.

THE CWE HOME & GARDEN TOUR Spend the day exploring the mansions of one of the Central West End’s most elegant, tree-lined private boulevards, Kingsbury Place.

JUNE 14: A Kick-Off Party will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. at 25 Kingsbury Place.

Tickets: $100 for CWEA members, $125 for non-members; includes food, open bar and entry to the house tour. Purchase at thecwe.org.

What do you like about living in the Central West End?

There’s a really healthy sense of community.

I don’t think there any many areas in St. Louis that are this close-knit. After we bought the house but before we officially moved in, we’d stop by and show it to friends.

We probably met more of our new neighbors in those first 30 days than we did in the five years we spent in our previous neighborhood. Everyone is always out and about, enjoying the public spaces and interacting in a cool way.

Why did you decide to participate in the home tour?

It happened through our kids’ school. One of the other parents is affiliated with the tour, and she asked if we were interested. We didn’t commit right away, but she was very good at following up, and we couldn’t think of a reason not to participate. It’s good for raising awareness about the neighborhood. People who don’t live in the Central West End can see that it’s a great place with lots of beautiful, old homes. Plus, it raises money for the Central West End Association. We are excited and happy to support the organization.

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The Central West End is full of life. Its tree-lined streets are home to lively restaurants and bars, unique shops and historic residences, some that date back to the 1904 World’s Fair. The vibrant area has an energy all its own. Here are just a few of the highlights.

LOCAL SHOPS

▶ Left Bank Books: Celebrating 50 years in business, it’s the oldest independent bookstore in the region. Make sure to check out its many author events. ▶ The Silver Lady: This shop

has been offering a wide variety of original jewelry for 33 years.

▶ The Cup: Get a sweet treat at the StL’s OG gourmet cupcake bakery.

BARS & RESTAURANTS

▶ Club Viva: This nightclub offers Latin and Reggae nights weekly and a monthly Bollywood dance party. ▶ Cafe Osage: Dine among the greenery in a 1920s automotive warehouse turned plant nursery, shop and restaurant by Bowood Farms, and sample seasonal, organic fare—much of which is grown right in the CWE.

PARKS

▶ Forest Park: You don’t need much more than the city’s 1,300acre crown jewel, which is larger than New York’s Central Park. It has miles of walking/running/ biking trails, playing fields, a golf course, restaurant with paddle boats and canoes, and countless cultural gems like the Saint Louis Zoo, The Muny and the Jewel Box.

▶ West End Grill & Pub: This local watering hole shares a roof with the Gaslight Theater.

It closed its doors in January, but the neighborhood came together to reopen it in April!

NOTABLE LANDMARKS

▶ World Chess Hall of Fame: Experts and novices alike can enjoy exhibitions and special programming for both adults and kids. And you can’t miss the world’s largest chess piece out front, coming in at 14 feet tall! ▶ Writer’s Corner: It features metal busts of T.S. Eliot, Tennessee Williams and Kate Chopin, all literary greats who hail from the neighborhood. ▶ Cathedral Basilica of Saint

Louis: Established in 1914, this houses the largest collection of mosaics in the world.

ANNUAL EVENTS

▶ CWE Home & Garden Tour (biennial in June): Take a walk through history inside some of the neighborhood’s oldest and grandest mansions. ▶ CWE Cocktail Party (June): This celebration pays tribute to the first cocktail party on record (held in the CWE in 1917!) with live entertainment and a cocktail competition. ▶ Bookfest St. Louis (September): Celebrate St. Louis’ literary history with panel discussions, book sales and live entertainment. ▶ CWE Halloween Party (October): This legendary street party includes an elaborate costume contest.

Love Where You Live

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As a full-service St. Louis real estate firm, we assist residential and commercial property buyers, sellers, and investors at all levels. How can we help you?

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1688 Frontenac Woods Ln • Frontenac

Fabulous four-bedroom, 4.5 bath updated home in the quiet Frontenac Woods Neighborhood. Open floor plan offers hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, first-floor master suite with updated bathroom and his/her walk in closets, updated eat-in kitchen with center island breakfast bar, fabulous 3 car side entry garage that walks into a first floor laundry/mudroom, and incredible terrace patio that features a beautiful pool. Second-floor hosts three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, the unfinished basement can be finished into a family rec room as it features a full bathroom and walks out to the pool/backyard.

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This lovely A unit condo, with views to the north, west, and south is gracious and inviting. Rooms are spacious with light streaming in from all directions.

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