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wild birds unlimited The Warson Woods store hosted a fundraiser for the World Bird Sanctuary.

Customers were able to interact with animals from the sanctuary, and $600 from store sales and donations went to helping rehabilitate and protect birds of prey.

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The annual Chalk the Loop festival along Delmar Boulevard attracted artists of all skill levels to compete for cash prizes by decorating the sidewalks. Winning entries ranged from the piece shown to a depiction of the Arch and a profile of poet Maya Angelou.

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BY HILTON IN CHESTERFIELD. PICTURED ON THE COVER: EVENT CHAIRS NOÉMI AND MICHAEL NEIDORFF OUTSIDE HOPE LODGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE GALA, CALL KATHY FRITZ AT 314.286.8147 OR VISIT CHAMPIONSHOPEGALA.ORG. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY COVER PHOTO BY COLIN MILLER OF STRAUSS PEYTON PHOTOGRAPHY

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More than 150 golfers turned out for the organization’s 38th annual golf tournament, which raised $132,000 to help kids from disadvantaged backgrounds prepare for college and life.

A new feature at this year’s event was a helicopter golf ball 50/50 drop.

More than 300 area military members and their families were honored with a photo tribute and special VIP privileges during the annual Salute to the Troops event at Fair St. Louis. Three thousand American flags were distributed to the crowd.

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Everyone says change is a good thing, right? Well, I hope so because there is a lot of that happening at my house right now!

A few transitions had to occur for a bedroom to open up for a nursery. It was a domino effect to get everyone and everything moved. My daughter is thrilled because she got a bigger bed in a bigger room out of the deal. My husband will have to learn how to deal with an office that is a little less private … a ‘problem’ that pales in comparison to actual ones. So yes, change is a great thing in this case, providing us with tons of excitement and anticipation.

It’s the same here at Town&Style. We make it a priority to keep things interesting for our readers. Hopefully you have noticed that we’ve been adding columns and freshening our look throughout the year. We’ve introduced Picture This in our T&S Home section, The Honest Truth advice column and a new spotlight, Notable Neighbors, in Talk of the Towns … all to continue our focus on local people, businesses and news. It’s what we do best. I’m happy to report there are even more new ideas and changes this issue! We have partnered with Scout&Nimble, a fabulous area resource for home design, to feature its blog posts in our home section. The column will include home renovations in the StL, design tips from experts and more! This week is a kitchen redo in Maplewood.

As a self-proclaimed food lover who stays in the know on the latest chef and restaurant news, it’s important to me that the thrill of the local culinary scene is translated to our readers. So it was time to revamp the design of On the Table. If the large photos of mouthwatering dishes and menu descriptions don’t entice you to try new restaurants, I’m not sure what will! Be sure to check out the new look for The Benevolent King this issue.

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the latest major sporting title, but for the American Cancer Society, the word has a much larger meaning.

For more than 100 years, the nonprofit has led the fight to rid the world of cancer by raising public awareness, funding life-saving research and spreading important information about prevention. St. Louisans have the opportunity to contribute to the cause by attending the annual Champions of Hope gala.

The event has raised more than $2.5 million to support the American Cancer Society since it began in 2016. It was started by the CEOs Against Cancer St. Louis chapter, a group of executives who partner with the nonprofit to promote workplace wellness and invest in the fight against cancer. “Members are very supportive of our mission, both financially and through the work they are doing with their companies,” says Christine Winter, director of communication for the local chapter of the American Cancer Society. Each year, a member from the chapter serves as gala chair.

“It’s really a great event, and we’re lucky to have the support of these executives and their companies,” Winter says.

This year, event chairs are Michael Neidorff of Centene and his wife, Noémi, and the presenting sponsor is Centene Charitable Foundation. The event is Nov. 3 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Chesterfield, and guests can expect an elegant evening that takes advantage of the venue’s grand ballroom and outdoor

tent. In keeping with the theme, Scott Hamilton has been invited to speak. “The Olympic figure skater is not only a champion on the ice, but also in his own battle with cancer,” explains Kathy Fritz, senior development manager. Entertainment also includes renowned speed painter Tim Decker, The Charles Glenn Group, live and silent auctions, cocktails and dinner. In a unique twist, guests are encouraged to add a pop of color to their black-tie attire. “We want people to wear the color representing the type of cancer awareness they support or have been impacted by,” Fritz explains.

Gala guests will have the opportunity to raise their paddles in direct support of one important American Cancer Society initiative: Hope Lodge. The nationwide program provides free lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers in St. Louis and 31 other locations near major cancer centers and hospitals. Anyone who needs treatment in St. Louis and lives 40 miles or more outside the city can stay at the local lodge with a caregiver free of charge. According to Winter, stays can range anywhere from a few days to several months, depending on the treatment patients are receiving. In 2017 alone, it served more than 1,300 people, giving them access to the local community of medical experts and cancer research. “Hope Lodge serves as a bridge between patients and the awesome care St. Louis can provide,” Winter says.

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Pamela Schlemmer knows the benefits of Hope Lodge first hand. She stayed at the St. Louis location with her husband, Roger, while she was receiving cancer treatment, and Roger also stayed with their daughter at the lodge in Kansas City. For Pamela’s

Hope Lodge serves as a “bridge between patients and the awesome care St. Louis can provide.

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care, the couple traveled 214 miles from their home in Springfield, Missouri, and saved more than $8,000 in hotel costs over their 51-night stay. “Hope Lodge is a miracle because without it, some people would not be able to afford to travel to St. Louis to receive treatment,” she says.

Last year, Hope Lodge saved cancer patients and their families an estimated $1.5 million in hotel expenses. But the benefits aren’t only fiscal. “Hope Lodge is more than just a building,” Winter notes. “It provides a home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers, eliminating many emotional and financial concerns and allowing patients to focus on getting well.” She says the lodge provides a natural support system, including spaces for guests to socialize and spend time together outside their rooms.

Support is what Sonya Trantham found when she stayed at the lodge as a caregiver for her husband, Barry.

The Tranthams are from Walnut Grove, Missouri, and had to travel 231 miles for Barry’s treatment. They saved more than $7,000 in hotel costs, and Sonya was moved by the lasting connections they made with other guests. “Hope Lodge is more than just a place to stay during your cancer treatments,” she says. “It’s a place where you meet people that are going through the same journey as you. It’s a place to relate to fellow caregivers and build friendships that last a lifetime.” & HOPE LODGE GUESTS BARRY AND SONYA TRANTHAM AND PAMELA AND ROGER SCHLEMMER AUGUST 8, 2018 | townandstyle.com

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What has befallen the 19th-century Fairfax House, since it was moved for the last time, is pathetic.

First, a bit of recent history: After the United African Presbyterian Church congregation vacated the antebellum Rock Hill Presbyterian Church in 2011, Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery sold the house, ca. 1841, and church property to U-Gas, which built a filling station/convenience store at McKnight and Manchester. Rock Hill city officials leased Fairfax House to the company after it agreed to move the house from its location facing Manchester, just east of the church, at its own expense. So the Greek revival frame house was picked up intact, secured to a flatbed trailer and simply plopped back down on the extreme northern edge of its property, facing McKnight. The church was ‘disassembled’ with a promise to relocate and repurpose it. More on that in a moment. Since 2012, the house has languished, offering no parking and badly in need of paint on its peeling backside. Incredibly, for the longest time, a ‘For Sale’ sign stood between the house and gas station. Today, a Smoothie King is sandwiched between them. On the National Register, Fairfax House was built for a transplanted Virginian on 500 acres that later became much of Rock Hill. It became a business, then home to the local library. Now it’s an afterthought. Several wooden railing supports are missing from the front porch. Local historians dreamed of its renovation and conversion into an interpretive center. Never happened. (You’d think someone could pay some enterprising teenagers a couple of Benjamins to scrape and slap a few gallons of light blue on the back. It’s a disgrace.)

Meanwhile, the stone church was ‘dismantled’ and moved to Warren County, where it was to be rebuilt as a wedding chapel at Cedar Lakes Winery in Foristell. Ostensibly. Wouldn’t the stones have been marked, tagged and taken apart carefully if the

building was to be reassembled? Well—although the pews were donated to the Civil War museum at Jefferson Barracks—the erstwhile church, dumped ignominiously like so much construction debris, eventually disappeared, stone by unmarked stone.

THE METRO 〉〉

In our world of solo, two-wheeled ride-share, it’s two up and two down—one for good, the other for the time being. Lime (formerly LimeBike) has launched Lime-S dockless electric scooters to complement the 750-odd bicycles that have been here since April. Lime’s bicycles are an unmistakable bright lime green and yellow with a basket between the handlebars. The Chinese company ofo that launched its yellow bicycles a few weeks after Lime’s has gotten the hell out of Dodge … well, the Lou. (Could be it’s not from a tariff war that Uncle Sam won handily, but what the hey. Chant with us, anyhow: U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!) Meanwhile, Lime has expanded its bicycle operation to Clayton. By this writing, Lime-S scooters may have competition from Bird Rides Inc., which also hails from the Left Coast (Lime is based in San Mateo, California). Comparatively speaking, rental scooters from Lime are priced as reasonably as bicycles: Using an app, it’s $1 to unlock a scooter, then 15 cents per minute until it’s locked again. The city clipped Bird’s wings, for awhile. The company has had to pull its scooters off the street until an anticipated city permit will make things all nice and bureaucratic.

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About five years ago, I pulled into a 7-Eleven to fill up my lawnmower gas can. Finished after a few seconds, I stuffed a paper towel into the nozzle and

closed the hatchback. Wanting to make the most of the trip, I decided to top off the car. I plugged the hose into the tank, slid into the driver’s seat, checked the mirrors and put the car in drive—realizing immediately from the racket that the hose was still attached to the car … but no longer to the pump.

Red-faced, I went inside to explain. The clerk, with a wan smile, asked whether I was trying to take home some extra gas for the mower. It turned out to be not that big a deal. Apparently somebody drives off from the store, hose trailing behind, every month or so. I’m just glad it wasn’t me last month at the Mobil On The Run store at Manchester and Geyer. Some rube drove off, disengaging the hose. But on the

other side of the pump was a Lamborghini Huracan Performante (2018 MSRP: from $274,390). The pump and pricey car were incinerated when fuel and fumes made contact with the hot engine cover. No one was hurt. When I swung by the station for a look, a blackened fire extinguisher near the missing pump showed just how hot it got. A man snapping photos of the scorched canopy observed that somebody’s insurance company was going to have to shell out for a very nice new car, and the clerk said, “I just work here.”

TALK OF THE TOWNS TRIVIA: WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING EIGHT SONGS ARE IN THE LITTLE FEAT CATALOGUE, AND WHICH ONES WERE RECORDED BY SOMEONE ELSE? 1. “TRANSYLVANIA BOOGIE” 2. “A APOLITICAL BLUES” 3. “FAT MAN IN THE BATHTUB” 4. “TRIPE FACE BOOGIE” 5. “CAMARILLO BRILLO” 6. “MONTANA” 7. “COSMIK DEBRIS” 8. “TEENAGE NERVOUS BREAKDOWN”

LAST ISSUE’S ANSWER: THE WATER TOWER—ACTUALLY AN ARCHITECTURAL STANDPIPE ENCLOSURE—IN COMPTON HILL RESERVOIR PARK IS PROBABLY THE MOST FAMILIAR OF THE THREE BUILT IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY TO REGULATE WATER PRESSURE IN THE STL. THE TWO OTHERS ARE: THE ‘WHITE’ TOWER ON NORTH GRAND BOULEVARD, WHICH IS IN THE STYLE OF A CORINTHIAN COLUMN, AND THE ‘RED’ TOWER ON BISSELL AVENUE.

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Rock fanatic RICK CANTOR of Wildwood has followed Little Feat since members of the boogie band were Mothers of Invention playing behind Frank Zappa. In 1978, age 21 and a college jock, Cantor’s jaw dropped when a friend asked if he’d like to play some pick-up hoops with Sam Clayton.

Incredulous, Cantor knew Clayton as the dude who played congas for Little Feat. Cantor doesn’t divulge who won the basketball game, but he and Clayton have been friends ever since. Cantor, now 60, gets invited to shows in the StL, and he cooks for band members when they’re in town. So, when his 17-yearold daughter Avery took her own life on May 5, 2014, not long after her prom, Clayton was one of the first people he called. As they both wept on the phone, Clayton suggested a benefit concert. A tradition was born: Little Feat has played The Pageant every August since 2015, and proceeds from ticket and merchandise sales benefit A.R.C. Angels Foundation (A.R.C.=Avery Reine Cantor). At this year’s benefit Saturday night

(Aug. 11), the foundation will celebrate four students who established peer-to-peer groups to help prevent teen suicide. Each is to receive a $2,500 scholarship.

Much has been accomplished in Rockwood School District—in particular at Lafayette, Avery’s high school. In 2014, the district’s materials pertaining to suicide were 10 years old, Cantor says. Treating chronic depression has become more complicated with so many teens drinking on top of antidepressant drugs that in many cases are contraindicated for minors. Rockwood has hired additional social workers and counselors. Avery’s friend Kennedy Brown is a member of the A.R.C. board. In her early 20s now, Kennedy had attempted suicide as a teen. (“Avery was an overachiever,” says Cantor, without irony.) On the

day of our visit, Cantor was reeling from the sudden death of board member Jeff Portman, 60—a man Cantor describes as irreplaceable.

Portman had devoted 20 to 30 hours a week to the foundation. After taking a call from another worried board member, Cantor instructed his phone to dial ‘MLB,’ whereupon he shared with his wife, Misty Leigh Byers, the latest information about Portman. MLB, of course, also stands for Major League Baseball, another of Cantor’s passions. His basement is chock full of autographed baseballs, photos and memorabilia, including the 1982 Cardinals World Series trophy awarded to pitcher Jeff Lahti, a neighbor when he and Avery lived in Creve Coeur. Lahti—in 2017 the manager, now a coach, with a Portland, Oregon, minor-league team—shares Avery’s birthday: Oct 8. Coincidentally, Lahti was born Oct. 8, 1956, the day Don Larsen pitched a perfect World Series game for the Yankees. Still one of Cantor’s dearest friends, Lahti’s hands are full with pro baseball, but he tries to pitch in when and where he can. “I have to help others,” Cantor says. “All we’re about is to save one life.” Visit arcangelsfoundation.org. &

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ST. LOUIS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ▶

STACKS UP WELL ON THE LATEST U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT LIST of the top children’s medical centers in the nation. The hospital ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties covered by the survey, including cancer, cardiology and endocrinology. Only 23 of 189 hospitals garnered a spot in all 10 categories.

growing up, I had to write an essay about what I did during my summer vacation. Mine were always pretty boring: bike riding, a little tennis, lots of hanging out in the neighborhood, maybe a camping trip with the family, and since I was kind of a nerd, lots of reading—and not just the assigned books. I dreaded this assignment because I sounded uninteresting. I didn’t understand why I couldn’t go to some exotic destination. Maybe it was because I was 9 and my parents, with six kids, just wanted to make sure we all stayed alive. But at 58, I finally can write the essay I’ve always wanted. Now, if I can just remember who my teacher was when I was 9, track her down and ask her if I can get partial credit even though it’s 49 years later.

So what did I do? I went to Iceland. I will write a much longer article with pictures for T&S to share everything I did, but for now, I want to focus on the impact of Iceland on my psyche. (Did you know Iceland has become a ‘trendy’ travel destination? I am not sure if it started with me, but just in case, I think culottes will be trendy this fall!)

Iceland is beautiful. It is more than beautiful. It is amazing, breathtaking, stunning … just go ahead and add your favorite adjective here. I am not much of a nature lover. I prefer to look at things behind protective glass, but you can’t do that here. There is far too much to see. During the summer, it is daylight for all but three hours, so you have plenty of time to see the sights and drink beer. Iceland is experiencing its coldest, wettest summer in 100 years in honor of my visit, which meant I saw most of the waterfalls, geysers and lava fields while wind blew the rain directly into my face. I was cold and wet the entire time, but I embraced it. Icelanders told us, “There is no bad weather, just bad clothes.” And the truth was, with enough layers and the right sense of adventure, I didn’t really notice. (OK, that is a complete lie. At one point, when my face was being pelted with sleet, I thought, “What the ’f’ are you doing? Get out now!” But the thought passed, and I carried on.)

Iceland also has beautiful people. Not just physically, but also in terms of their outlook on life. Another saying I heard often and saw on signs around the city was, ‘Be Kind or Leave,’ a pretty straightforward way to approach life and one that this snarky writer had to make sure she practiced so she wouldn’t get deported. I heard one car horn honk the entire time I was in the country. People were friendly, happy to see us and eager to tell us about the history of Iceland (making me feel a bit bad about everything I have forgotten about the history of our country). As we ate dinner one night, my three traveling companions and I spied three men dressed in shark costumes. It seemed odd, so two of us ran after them to get a picture. We found out the Miami trio was there for a music festival. After we told them we were from St. Louis, one of the shark suits announced he was a graduate of Washington University School of Law. As they ran down the street, they screamed ‘Go Cards!’ and for some reason, that seemed to be something that only could happen in a magical place like Iceland.

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▲ St. Louis, meet Princess Buttercup! The little MONGOOSE LEMUR WAS BORN IN MARCH and is now on view with her parents, Dahlia and Snuffy, at the SAINT LOUIS ZOO ’s primate house. She represents the zoo’s first successful rearing of a mongoose lemur, and she is receiving lots of attention from keepers and visitors alike. According to the zoo, her birth is an important milestone for the endangered species.

◀ WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY has selected ANDREW MARTIN TO FILL THE SHOES OF CHANCELLOR MARK WRIGHTON, who announced plans to depart next summer after more than two decades in the role. Martin has a doctorate from Wash. U. and is a former faculty member and administrator in its political science and law departments.

He’ll return to St. Louis from the University of Michigan, where he’s been serving as dean of the College of Literature, Science and the Arts.

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〈〈〈 THE MAIN EVENTS 〉〉〉 Want to know how Missouri employers compare in terms of workplace policies that impact women? Join St. Louis Public Radio’s Ashley Lisenby for a lively discussion,Women in the

Workplace: An Employment Scorecard Report, 5:30 p.m.

Aug. 9 at UMSL at Grand Center.

Redbird fans will want to round up the family for a Left Bank Books Celebrity Storytime reading with area native Ed Wheatley, author of Incredible Cardinals.

He’ll be at the store at 10:30 a.m.

Aug. 11 to sign books, share baseball memorabilia and talk with guests.

▲ Just in time for its ‘grand reopening’ this year, the Gateway Arch complex is featured along with hometown talent in Dance Across the USA, a glossy volume of photos featuring dancers at iconic landmarks in all 50 states. Sarah Svoboda, Jocelyn Green, Cora Tyler and Lexi Lewis are the local performers photographed for the book on the Arch grounds. Author and photographer Jonathan Givens, an area native himself, spent three months traveling the U.S. to capture more than 22,000 images of dancers in 56 locations.

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The New York Times best-selling author Lisa Scottoline has booked a stop in the StL while on tour promoting her latest legal thriller, Feared. She will give a talk and sign copies at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Chesterfield Community Theater, with a portion of event proceeds benefiting the St. Louis Bar Foundation.

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Bryan Kaemmerer, a partner at the law firm of McCarthy, Leonard, Kaemmerer, is the new board president for Saint

Jewish Family & Children’s Services

has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the St. Louis City Seniors Fund to help local seniors with common issues such as preventing falls and remaining financially stable.

Louis Crisis Nursery. He

became a board member of the nonprofit in 2007.

Although it’s not yet completed, the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station has announced its executive director and curator. Peta Wittig will lead the organization, and Aaron Sprowl will oversee its attractions. The aquarium is being built

by McCarthy Building Cos. Five orthopedic practices under the umbrella of Signature Medical Group are combining to form Signature Orthopedics. The practices formerly were known as Jefferson County Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Premiere Care Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, St. Charles Orthopaedic Surgery Associates and Tesson Ferry Spine & Orthopedic Center.

The Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park has named Kathryn Feldt

as its first executive director. She has more than 30 years of experience in development, marketing and leadership. Janet Schoedinger has been named board chair for the organization after serving as a board member and docent since 2002.

The Junior League of St. Louis

has a new president.

Carrie Crompton will be in the role for the next two years and has been a member of the organization since 2005.

Dwight D. Erdbuegger has succeeded Robert J. Mathias as president of Cass Commercial Bank. Erdbuegger, 59, has 31 years of experience in the industry and most recently worked for Commerce Bank. Mathias is now chairman of the board.

Citizens for Modern Transit has named

June McAllister Fowler as chair of its board. She is senior vice president of communications at BJC HealthCare.

Marc Connor has taken the reins as chief experience officer for Midas Hospitality, Midas Capital, Midas Development and MC Hotel Construction. In the newly created position, Connor will oversee the family of companies’ strategic planning, global marketing and branding initiatives.

Mercy health system has hired Di Smalley as senior vice president of workforce solutions. She served as regional vice president for Mercy in Oklahoma since 2007.

Fran Poger will begin serving as chair of the

Holocaust Museum and Learning Center in September. She began volunteering as a docent in 2002.

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When running a family business, you should have a vision for why you started it before establishing plans for management and growth. (Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.)

In this business, you have to find family members who truly love and enjoy jewelry, who have a vision for creating new designs, and who share your enthusiasm.

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FITNESS APPS

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I admire people who are dedicated to their health and maintain a regular workout plan. My husband is in that group. He uses Strava (strava.com) to track his rides and runs and is motivated to achieve a KOM (King of the Mountain) or PR (personal record). I, on the other hand, hate to sweat and have yet to find anything that motivates me long enough to create a habit. I figure I’m not alone in this, so I researched apps to help me on my journey to get in shape.

There are three key things I want in an app: the ability to customize my workout, listen to music while being coached through exercises, and integrate with other fitness apps. SWORKIT (sworkit.com) meets these requirements and more. You can use the app on your mobile device, tablet or desktop. Based on your fitness goals, it guides you to select a workout plan to help you achieve them. It has a variety of options, from cardio to yoga. The app even allows you to cut specific exercises from your workout, change their order or add new ones. You can listen to an iTunes or Spotify playlist while working out, and since it tracks your workouts, it connects with Google Fit, MyFitnessPal and Strava to give you credit for walks, runs and rides!

Another app I explored is BodBot. It has many great features, including customizing your workout and integrating with Google Fit and Fitbit. The coaching isn’t as good as SWORKIT, although unlike SWORKIT, this app shows you areas of your body you don’t want to put strain on and asks if you are fatigued. This feature allows the user to track what muscles hurt—a great feature for those of us new to all of this!

➧ Other options: If you are an Apple watch owner,

Activity is a built-in tracker that encourages you to move, exercise and burn calories. I am a Fitbit Blaze owner and have used Fitbit for years to track my activity, food and water intake, and weight. The Fitbit Coach app has a full set of workout programs, but the customization is limited. My running friends love MapMyRun (mapmyrun.com) and Runtastic (runtastic.com) as alternatives to Strava.

I’m sitting here eating a cookie while writing this, but now, I have a better way to get in shape. There are great apps available to remind me to exercise; now, I just have to get in the habit of actually doing it! I would love to hear about your favorite workout apps or what you use to stay motivated.

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Visit our trunk show Aug. 23 through 25 to see standout styles that will turn heads, like this boho wedding dress by Essense of Australia.

Dance the night away with a St. Louis favorite, the Charles Glenn Group, at the third annual Champions of Hope gala in support of our mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

We are offering 20 percent off all Spicher and Company vinyl floor mats in August. Available in a variety of sizes, styles and patterns to protect your floors and elevate the look of any space.

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2 | MCKNIGHT PLACE The beautifully landscaped gardens and walking paths at McKnight Place Assisted Living and Memory Care are designed to encourage relaxation, socialization and entertainment.

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7 | YMCA The 40th annual YMCA Book Fair is Aug. 17 through 21 with Family Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18. Find more than a half a million books at one of the nation’s largest book events, along with records, CDs and magazines. Items priced from $0.50.

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The new Ellarie collection has one-of-a-kind, versatile finishes and artisan-formed glass for a more decorative take on a simple fixture. Available today at our local showroom.

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11 | STAGES ST. LOUIS The 32nd season at STAGES St. Louis closes out with Mamma Mia! through Aug. 19 and Oklahoma! from Sept. 7 through Oct. 7! You don’t want to miss these Broadway-quality productions entertaining sold-out St. Louis audiences. Tickets on sale now.

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by julia m. johnson | photos by oldani photography KELSEY NELSON AND HER HUSBAND, MICHAEL GIAIMO, met through an online dating site and

bonded over a shared love of animals. “I was happy to find a guy who would love my dog as much as I do,” says the bride, who introduced Michael to her Scottish terrier, Winchester, early on. The pint-sized pup (and Kelsey!) quickly won him over.

The bride says animals even were part of their engagement. “I compete in agility events with my dog,” she says. “We were at a show one day when I received a dog toy with a jewelry box inside it.” The two had designed her engagement ring together, but Michael worked secretly with Kelsey’s parents to pull off the surprise. The very special piece included diamonds that had belonged to grandparents on both sides.

The couple held both their ceremony and reception at Silver Oaks Chateau in Pacific. According to Kelsey, there were a few unexpected developments—weather prevented an outdoor ceremony, so Winchester couldn’t take part in the wedding as planned. But she says more than anything, she recalls a beautiful day full of family memories, celebration and love.

A big fan of Jurassic Park films, Kelsey managed to work some prehistoric animals into the mix, too.

She ordered a dinosaur-themed photo booth as a lighthearted diversion for guests at the reception. “It had a green screen so people could take pictures with a Tyrannosaurus rex in the background,” she recalls. “I walked down the aisle to the movie theme played on bagpipes, and we even had a dinosaur-themed cake the next morning at brunch. I really wanted to incorporate some fun into the events.”

After the big day, the newlyweds took off on a weeklong Alaskan cruise. “We stopped at a few ports and enjoyed a different activity at each,” Kelsey says. “We saw Iditarod sled dogs, took a bike tour around a glacier, and went ziplining.”

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ewelry designer Stephanie Kantis creates objects of beauty that reflect and respect the natural world. The St. Louis native says she draws inspiration from colors, textures and materials that define various cultures, and she is working to ensure all of the earth’s treasures can be enjoyed by future generations. Now

what's your St. Louis story?

what pushed you to explore jewelry?

based in Palm Beach, Florida, Kantis

I was born and raised in St. Louis. I graduated from Ladue High School, then went to college in Kansas and Florida. I've been back to the area for jewelry shows, including one at Saks Fifth Avenue last November.

I was making tiny sculptures in bronze, and my art instructor said I should take a jewelry class. I had been making little paperweights with stones and gold, and some of them made nice pendants. I loved creating something artistic that people could wear using beautiful gems from the earth. I started out making jewelry for myself but later began doing trunk shows. I had to learn everything about precious stones and metals in a short time! Eventually, I started my jewelry company, and my designs are featured in stores like Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

made the leap from interior and furniture design to jewelry several years ago. Her Kantis Fine Jewelry and Kantis Couture Gems creations have appeared in magazines such as Vogue and InStyle, adorning celebs like Reese Witherspoon. Kantis also founded and operates Kantis Cares Foundation, an organization that promotes living plastic free and using safe products for the environment to maintain the health of the planet. “I want to show that we have choices in what we buy,” she says. “We can have beautiful things and be responsible toward the Earth.”

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what was your previous design career like?

I opened an interior design firm in Dallas at age 23 and operated it for 20 years, first specializing in children's furnishings. I created my own collection of cribs and other pieces for kids' rooms and custom-designed baby furniture for families of NBA and NFL athletes. Later, I started offering pieces for other rooms in the house. I had about 50 employees and a 20,000-square-foot warehouse, but I felt exhausted and wanted to get back to my 'artisan self.' I've always been very high energy, but the work was taking a toll on my health. Sometimes I'd have to lie on the boardroom floor during meetings, and my staff would have to get down there with me. I needed a break.

what was your next move?

My husband Anthony and I sold our house in 2010, put our belongings in storage, and high-tailed it to Mexico with our suitcases and cats. We rented a Spanish Colonial hacienda in San Miguel de Allende. It was a major awakening for me! There were cobblestone streets and locals walking by with donkeys. I just wanted to wear bandanas and sarongs, paint, create ceramics and sculpture, and take cooking and art classes. We were supposed to stay for the summer but ended up living there two and a half years.

how do you develop ideas for your designs?

I get inspiration from nature, travel and cultures around the world. Each season, I focus on a different concept, from the beauty of Asian design to celebrating women's empowerment. I've also been inspired by things like tile colors and patterns and rough gemstones from Mexico.

Each piece of jewelry is responsibly sourced and carries a message, and I enjoy using that to show freedom and independence. It's very soulful to create something that a woman can wear to bring out her best self.

tell me about your foundation.

I’ve always wanted to use my work to do something rewarding for the planet, so I started the Kantis Cares Foundation to help children, animals and the environment.

We raise awareness of their needs and the dangers of plastic pollution. Single-use plastics like packaging, straws and utensils are the worst offenders. The material leaches into our food, ends up in landfills and water, and harms animals.

I’m also designing personal care products and packaging that are organic, sustainable and a good alternative to plastic. If we continue to have an unhealthy environment, we’ll all be unhealthy. This is a calling that will continue for the rest of my life!

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The business KATE ESTWING started back in 2012 out of her home has grown so much, she’s opening a storefront, CITY HOUSE COUNTRY MOUSE , on The Hill.

Estwing will continue providing flower arrangements for weddings, events and homes at the new locale at 2105 Marconi Ave. while embracing the slow flower movement by using fresh, local blooms. She also focuses on reducing inorganic waste such as plastic traditionally used in the process. The grand opening weekend is Aug. 16 through 18.

EYES OPEN

As a nod to their retail heritage, brothers JACK and TONY ERKER recently opened COPPER HINGE in the Delmar Loop. The optical store has its own factory where small batches of eyeglasses are made on-site. The Erkers are fifth-generation opticians whose greatgrandfather was the official photographer for the World’s Fair in 1904 and whose shop made shatterproof goggles for Charles Lindbergh before his famous flight across the ocean.

TEXTURE OF A SMILE

Pure silk can be hard to find, and it’s even more difficult when it comes to clothing. But a new boutique on South Grand is working to fill the void.

AVEC LUA offers a mix of handmade silks and designer handbags by owner HANNA NGUYEN , all under the brand name Make Every Day Happy.

GOING ONCE …

SELKIRK AUCTIONEERS & APPRAISERS has a new home. The gallery now resides at 555 Washington Ave. between the Missouri Athletic Club and the National Blues Museum and is 60 percent larger than the previous space in the Central West End. Selkirk is a full-service auction firm for art, antiques and collectibles.

LOOKIN’ GOOD

The Central West End is suiting up! SUITSUPPLY , a store for men with discerning taste, recently opened its first St. Louis location in a 4,500-square-foot space at 44 Maryland Plaza. Along with offering full collections of seasonal suits, jackets, shoes, outerwear, accessories and attire, customers have access to expert stylists and can make appointments for tailoring to be completed on site while they wait. The European brand is known for its quality apparel and has nearly 100 stores around the world.

LONG RUN

BIG RIVER RUNNING COMPANY is among the 50 top running stores in America, according to Running Insight. This is the store’s 11th year on the list and the only one in St. Louis to be featured.

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DOROTHY TOWN by dorothy weiner

IF YOU’RE ANYTHING LIKE ME, YOU HAVEN’T BEEN down

to see the Arch in, well, a long time. After all, once you’ve journeyed up 630 feet in a tiny cubicle with total strangers, you’re not necessarily in a hurry to repeat the experience.

Unless, of course, there’s a compelling reason to do it. That’s where the new CityArchRiver project comes in. Not only is the redone arch museum fascinating as it takes you through 250 years of our region’s history, but walking the attractive new parkland around it makes you just a little prouder of our hometown.

Gateway Arch National Park (formerly known as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial) now has an extra 11 acres of landscaping—and there are 5 miles of bike and walking paths, including super-easy access to both the Old Cathedral and the Old Courthouse. Also, the new Arch entrance conveniently faces west, which means easy access from wherever you park.

(Oddly, there is no designated parking.)

You might even want to skip the tram ride this time, which hasn’t changed, and just walk around the museum, a totally new (and free) experience. There are also riverboat cruises and helicopter rides. At the new Gateway Arch Museum, you will probably discover much about St. Louis that you didn’t know (or forgot). Like its role in the Indian wars, which Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman conducted from headquarters here. And details about the devastating cholera outbreak in 1849 that killed one in 14 St. Louisans, one-third of them children. City leaders stumbled on a solution by building sewers to rid the city of ‘bad vapours,’ which also eliminated the real culprit (bacteria-tainted drinking water).

One exhibit explains why St. Louis became ‘the gateway to the West.’ Our town was a gateway to tremendous commerce— and the source of St. Louis’ growth and prosperity for a century.

It was a key shipping route along the Mississippi River, and once the Eads Bridge was built in 1874, it opened the area to rail traffic. St. Louis supplied the East with shoes, beer and mules, and Chicago with livestock for its meat-processing plants. For the West, we were a logical source of flour, cotton, corn and other provisions the expanding area needed.

Turns out St. Louis was also a haven for black Americans fleeing post-war Southern oppression. In 1889, a group called the Exodusters came here en route to Kansas, and a local organization, the Colored Refugee Relief Board, formed to help them with food and clothing.

During my two-hour visit, I was transported to a past I barely knew, forever enriching the way I experience St. Louis. Between the stagecoaches and the deerskin shirts, the ragtime music and the peace pipes, it was an amazing walk down our city’s memory lane.

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Saturday, September 22

GLENNON GALLOP IS SEPT. 22 AT KRÄFTIG POLO CLUB AND SUPPORTS THE DANIS PEDIATRIC CENTER AT SSM HEALTH CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. PICTURED ON THE COVER, STANDING: MOLLY AND DOUG SANSONE, CHRISSY AND MIKE NARDINI. SEATED: CLAIRE AND MICHAEL TODOROVICH. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 314.577.5605 OR VISIT GLENNON.ORG/GALLOP. COVER DESIGN BY ALLIE BRONSKY COVER PHOTO BY TIM PARKER PHOTOGRAPHY

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SSM HEALTH CARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL by stephanie wallace ALL CHILDREN NEED REGULAR VISITS TO THE DOCTOR to ensure they grow up happy

and healthy, but not all families have medical insurance or other resources necessary to make that possible. The Danis Pediatric Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital provides outpatient care to children, regardless of their families’ ability to pay. To help ensure it never has to turn away a child, Cardinal Glennon raises funds for the center through Glennon Gallop, its annual polo match and party.

This year, the event is Sept. 22 at Kräftig Polo Club. “It’s one of the premier events in the city and really unlike anything else,” notes Sandy Koller, vice president of philanthropy for the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation. “We call it ‘A White Hot Affair’ because everyone wears white. It’s very glamorous.” She says the event takes fundraising out of the typical ballroom setting and places guests field-side for the exhilaration of a fast-paced polo match. Along with watching the players and horses who appear courtesy of the St. Louis Polo Club, guests can listen to the music of local group Pik’n Lik’n, participate in a mid-match divot stomp and enjoy a champagne toast on the field.

New this year, one player will be presented the MVP Award in honor of Stephen Orthwein, a polo icon and former president of the St. Louis Polo Club who passed away earlier this year.

Koller says the different ticket prices include a VIP level. These ticketholders can access a climate-controlled party tent with premier wines from A. Bommarito Wines, a luncheon catered by Bartolino’s Family of Restaurants, and live and silent auctions. Field-side guests can enjoy tailgating, food from Super Smokers, and family-friendly entertainment, including a bounce house and live DJ. “It’s just a really fun time for everyone attending,” Koller says. Guests also can visit Retail Row where vendors sell fashionable items that can be worn during the event. A percentage of all sales will be given to the Danis Pediatric Center. Retail partners include Hats by Di-Anne, Great Knots, Giddyup Jane, The Vault, Tess Jewelry, Hello Dobson, Modern Tribe, The Normal Brand, Popticals and Niki + Miche Fashion Truck.

Glennon Gallop’s presenting sponsor is the T. Danis Charitable Trust. The event is co-chaired by Doug Sansone of the St. Louis Polo Club and his wife, Molly, and Cardinal Glennon board member Chrissy Nardini and her husband, Mike. The luncheon is chaired by Michael and Claire Todorovich.

With the funds raised, Cardinal Glennon hopes to expand the Danis Pediatric Center, originally designed to provide services to 5,000 patients annually. Now, the center’s two locations are visited more than 20,000 times annually, and 85 percent of the children it serves are below the poverty level. The center serves children from newborn to age 18 and addresses all aspects of pediatrics, including mental and emotional health. “Both the location at Cardinal Glennon and the midtown site are at full capacity, so we are seeking ways to offer access to more kids,” Koller says. “Glennon Gallop funds will help with expansion. It’s a beautiful afternoon in the countryside as well as a great way to help Cardinal Glennon kids.” &

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MASBACHA ▶ $15

a chickpea-tahini mash topped with ragu. The whipped, rich spread comes piled with ground lamb fragrant from exotic spicing like cumin and coriander, quintessential Middle Eastern flavors.

THE BENEVOLENT KING first impression »

This place is appealing from the minute you step in the door. The bohemian ambience offers mismatched seating and exotic Moroccan touches like gold-trimmed tumblers and whimsical paintings of desert creatures dressed as bedouins. It’s the newest restaurant by Ben Poremba, and as an Israeli of Moroccan descent, he knows this food well.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER ▶ $12 Wash It Down:

Bartender and GM Tony Saputo is as gifted as he is welcoming.

He’s created 18 imaginative quaffs, including Six, a refreshing combo of green Chartreuse and framboise lambic, and Saputo’s No. 1 recommendation, The Mauresque. A new take on an old French cocktail, it blends the anise aperitif Pastis with almond syrup and notes of apricot, lime and clove.

a plateful of florets that are both crunchy and creamy (most likely from tahini), with undertones of cinnamon and cumin—unexpected but oh so good. The veggies were browned and slightly oily, and tossed with kadaif, bits of crisped, thin, Turkish noodles.

THE MEZZE PLATTER ▶

$18; an array of house-cured meats that are all delicious and span the range of cured possibilities, from peppery sturgeon pastrami (a fish with coriander, mustard and clove seasonings) to meaty prosciutto and bacon. They were served with toasted challah, the Jewish egg bread that makes everything taste better.

BRIOUAT ▶ $14; deep-fried,

these look like simple chicken roulettes, but there was much more to them. Inside, the ground chicken was laced with sweet date honey, savory turmeric and cinnamon.

ROSE CUSTARD ▶ $8

elegantly served in a stemmed glass, it comes with an exotic ruby-red raspberryrosewater syrup, coconut flakes and candied pecans. The combination is sweet and subtle.

MY MOM’S COOKIES ▶

$10; If you’ve ever wondered what Moroccan baking is like, order these. Perfect for a table of four, the doughy delights are filled alternately with sesame seeds, figs/dates, ground nuts, lemon and chocolate.

MINT TEA ▶ a hot infusion

served in ornate Moroccan glasses topped with fresh spearmint sprigs—refreshing and an authentic finale.

Fresh farmer's cheese with dill, fennel pollen, dried mint and crudités

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mission: impossible – fallout 〉〉

The hype around any Mission: Impossible movie usually comes from the insane stunts Tom Cruise performs. Scaling the world’s tallest building, clinging to the side of an airplane more than 5,000 feet above the ground, holding his breath for nearly six minutes—Cruise has done all of that and much more during his 22-year, six-film tenure as IMF agent Ethan Hunt. The franchise’s latest installment, Fallout, continues to deliver on the bigscreen spectacle.

The film finds Hunt and his team (series regulars Simon Pegg and Ving Rhames) recovering from a mission gone wrong that left plutonium cores in the hands of a terrorist organization. They’ve got a limited window to recover the nuclear materials and stop the titular cataclysm. Also in the mix are MI6 agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) and August Walker (Henry Cavill), a CIA operative tasked with keeping an eye on Hunt and ensuring recovery of the plutonium, both of whom have uncertain motives and allegiances.

Writer-director Christopher McQuarrie returns to helm the series following 2015’s Rogue Nation, making him the first director to tackle more than one entry. While it may have been fun to see someone new take a crack at Hunt and his team’s exploits, it’s also difficult to argue with results. McQuarrie taps into what makes the spy genre entertaining and delivers a story full of subterfuge and questionable loyalties bolstered by thrilling set pieces and beautifully choreographed action.

SHOULD YOU SEE IT? Yes, it’s an exciting ride that never loses momentum. — S.W.

an entertaining guide to entertainment 〉〉

money. Netflix. I think this is the perfect series to download for a plane ride

since each of the six episodes can be viewed independently. These are well-researched documentaries that cover everything from big pharma to money laundering by drug cartels.

They are all fascinating, and I feel smarter for having watched them.

BOOK

〉〉 mrs.: a novel by Caitlin Macy. I kept hearing that this book was a ‘must read,’ so I read

it. I’m glad I did it while in a beach chair because this falls in the category of ‘summer read.’ It’s the story of three families, all with children who attend a prestigious nursery school on the Upper East Side in New York City. To be honest, no one is very likable. I did hear it already has been optioned for a movie. Hmmm. It won’t overtax your brain, which is sometimes what you need in 90-degree weather.

APP my mutter. You’ve heard of the many DNA kits available for humans, right?

〉〉 who’s

Well, now there is a similar process for dogs. Who’s My Mutter is a revolutionary app created by a mother and daughter team from St. Louis, Laura and Millie Moulder. The software enables pet owners to learn more about the breed of their dogs through in-app features like real-time facial recognition, in-depth breed analysis and images. In addition to educating owners on their pets’ origins, proper nutrition and more, Who’s My Mutter connects shelters with those seeking adoptable pets. Future plans include a feline-friendly version and the ability to locate lost pets.

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COMING SOON Meow! A new craft beer bar with an outdoor beer garden, HopCat, has opened at 6315 Delmar Blvd.

Signature menu items include cheese-stuffed burgers, deepdish pizza, customizable mac ‘n’ cheese and more. Speaking of tasty brews, Craft Beer Cellar has a new location in South City at 5760 Chippewa St. in partnership with Living Room Coffee & Kitchen. Customers can grab coffee in the morning and beer in the evening—and either in between! … Paul and Wendy Hamilton continue to make their mark on the local dining scene with their latest, Hamilton’s Urban Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar, now open inside Charleville Brewing Company & Tavern at 2101 Chouteau Ave. in Lafayette Square. The restaurant offers a true farm to table experience, serving only produce from the on-site hydroponic greenhouse. … Gringo is making a comeback!

The Mexican restaurant, which closed in the Central West End in 2016, is expected to reopen this fall at 635 Washington Ave., the space formerly occupied by Robust Wine Bar.

Masala, a new Indian and Pakistani restaurant, is slated to open at 6170 Delmar in The Loop. Owned by Zahid and Shaneena Khan, the eatery will be cheek-and-jowl with a new 18-hole miniature golf course being developed by Joe Edwards, owner of Blueberry Hill, the Moonrise Hotel and other Loop businesses.

MINOR ADJUSTMENTS

Porano Pasta has become Porano by Pastaria. Not only has the name been tweaked, but there is new counter service, silverware for dine-in guests and an updated menu, including pasta and salad favorites from Pastaria in Clayton. The restaurant is owned by James Beard winner Gerard Craft, chef and owner of Niche Food Group.

THE TIME HAS COME As reported last summer,

Juniper is moving from its North Boyle location Aug. 18 to anchor a new, mixed-use condo development at 4101 Laclede Ave. Serving traditional Southern cuisine and cocktails, the eatery first opened in 2013 in the Central West End. In other Juniper news, the restaurant has started a partnership with the free mobile app GiftAMeal. When users post a photo of their dining experience, a free meal will be given to someone in need through Operation Food Search.

by kenneth bland

WHEN PLAYING OUR GAME, we can become bored when hands are running ‘the other way.’

Stay awake; defense is a major part of every session.

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the play

1. West led the ♠ Ace, North the 5, East the 9 and South the 2.

2. West continued with the ♠ King, North the Queen, East the 7 and South the 6.

3. West then played the ♠ Jack, trumped by Dummy’s ♥ Jack and overtrumped with East’s ♥ King.

4. East led the ♣ 3, Declarer the King, West the 6 and Dummy the 2.

5. Declarer drew the remaining trumps and claimed 10 tricks.

What should have happened: When Declarer ruffed with Dummy’s ♥ Jack, East should have discarded. By not over-ruffing, East would have set up two trump tricks with the King and the 10—two ♠s and two ♥s for the defense equals down one. Stay awake!

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There are plenty of senior community options in the St. Louis area, and for seniors, chair exercises, chair yoga, fitness class, light ‘n lively exercise and every family has its own list of priorities when making a decision. Research tai chi. If residents are looking for relaxing and mind-stimulating games, they shows that a community’s mission and purpose are high on the list, as are can participate in card games and word competitions, trivia nights, bingo and location and first impressions. Other considerations include the size of staff, casino games. The possibilities are endless at this community! resources and services available, cost and diversity.

“McKnight Place is committed to tailoring its activity programs to the McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care interests, requests and passions of our residents,” McKnight Place is understands the importance of all of these factors. adds. “There is nothing we’re not willing to committed to tailoring its Ritthamel Families of residents can expect a higher standard of try. Residents and their families are often amazed and activity programs to the care and can rest easy knowing their loved ones are excited by the programming and events we provide.” interests, requests and well taken care of and respected.

From art and music to cooking, McKnight Place offers passions of our residents.”

Located in St. Louis County at I-170 and Delmar numerous learning opportunities. It also has hosted a Blvd., McKnight Place aims to keep residents happy countless number of speakers from local universities through its countless amenities and long list of meaningful activities, and entertainment venues in addition to political and history experts. including local outings, entertainment, group exercise classes, games, Not being part of a larger chain adds to the personalized care at McKnight learning opportunities and religious services. “We encourage residents to Place. Its owners have on-site offices and are involved with daily operations, maintain their active lifestyle,” Laura Ritthamel, McKnight Place assistant and its staff offers unparalleled service. McKnight Place Assisted Living & administrator says. “Social events, educational programs, spiritual services, Memory Care has been a trusted name in the St. Louis area for more than recreational and exercise-oriented classes, and creative arts activities are all 25 years. Suites and apartments begin at $6,000 per month. For more important components of our programming.” information and details on move-in specials, please call 314.993.3333 or visit To get out and about, residents can choose from destinations like the mcknightplace.com.

Missouri Botanical Garden, Missouri History Museum, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Science Center, Saint Louis Zoo or Cardinals games. A variety of entertainment options are offered on-site, such as comedy sessions, daily happy hours, evening concerts, high tea and harp, movies and intergenerational music. Group exercise classes are tailored to the abilities and needs of residents.

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As a licensed skilled nursing community, Parc Provence has been recognized care. Medical director Dr. David B. Carr and associate medical director for its extensive dementia program, exceptional staff, person-centered and Dr. Lenise Cummings-Vaughn have earned reputations as leading specialists ability-focused programs, innovative and home-like building design, and in Alzheimer’s disease and geriatric medicine through the School of Medicine other initiatives. As a result, it serves as a model of excellence for other at Washington University in St. Louis. “Their expertise influences everything memory care communities throughout the U.S. “Families of seniors in need of we do, from providing appropriate daily activities for residents to monitoring memory care look for education, support and direction,” administrator Kathy their nutritional needs,” Aragon says.

Aragon says. “We specialize in dementia care, so that “As a community committed to the well-being of is exactly what we provide.” Parc Provence is managed its residents, Parc Provence empowers senior adults We promise to give in the tradition of The Gatesworth, McKnight Place by supporting and promoting their individual physical the best of ourselves Assisted Living, and McKnight Place Skilled Nursing. and cognitive abilities. “Our innovative residential to the remarkable Its three sister continuing care communities are environment based on person-centered activity and people we serve.” located in the St. Louis region. self-directed care is specially designed to emphasize “Our communities offer seniors the finest and health, well-being, and fulfillment for each member most comprehensive continuum of care services in the region,” Aragon says. of its community,” Aragon says. Parc Provence offers extensive small- and “Working together, each community upholds the same standard of excellence. large-group programs, one-on-one services, and amenities tailored to each Our residents are at the heart of everything we do.” Aragon applies her 30- resident’s cognitive and social abilities. plus years of experience in nursing to her leadership role at Parc Provence.

“We conduct regular assessments of each resident’s abilities and needs to “Our programming enriches the lives of residents with meaningful, purpose- allow for individual change,” Aragon explains. “Our wide range of programs filled activities,” she says. “I and activities is designed to serve as a link between our enhance the strengths of all various departments to ensure residents and connect with the social well-being of our their personal life memories, residents is met by all involved. thereby enabling them to Our goal is to provide the function at their highest highest quality of life for our potential.” residents. We promise to give She says it is important the best of ourselves to the for adults with memory remarkable people we serve.” issues to stay active and keep Dementia is challenging, their minds busy. “Research not only for those diagnosed shows that socialization and with the illness, but also engagement improve brain for families struggling to health,” Aragon adds. “Parc understand the impact of Provence offers the kind of the condition. “Many of therapies, activities and onour families look for more site medical care that make than simply a memory care an effective difference in the community when they are lives of people with dementia.” searching for answers and help Visit Parc Provence to for their loved ones,” Aragon discover how they are leading says. Parc Provence’s expert the way in memory care. staff has completed extensive For more information, visit training in all aspects of parcprovence.com or call dementia and Alzheimer’s 314.542.2500.

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The Gatesworth provides a smart and fulfilling alternative to home freshly popped popcorn!” Residents also are encouraged to entertain guests ownership. Here, residents spend more of their day doing the things they in any of the restaurants or private dining rooms, and guests are welcome at love instead of worrying about the upkeep and maintenance of a home. various special holiday events and programs held throughout the year. When “The Gatesworth provides all of the amenities to live a full, exciting and it comes to dining, The Gatesworth provides its residents with the very best, independent life,” says executive director Martha Kessel. The experienced Kessel notes. “They enjoy home-cooked, made-to-order meals with more staff is dedicated to exceeding expectations each and every day. From dining than 25 entrée choices for dinner alone,” she says. “Our award-winning chefs options and fitness plans to social events and special always bring the best to the table and are knowledgeable programs, The Gatesworth lifestyle is customized about the latest nutritional information.” Those with The Gatesworth exclusively for seniors. dietary needs don’t have to worry—whether they need provides all of the “The services and events we provide seven days amenities to live a full, a low-salt diet or have a gluten allergy, the kitchen a week, day and night, help enrich the mind, body can accommodate. Residents also can count on their exciting and and soul,” Kessel says. “Intellectual stimulation food being fresh. “Everything is done in-house,” Kessel independent life.” and continuing to learn new things are essential to says. “The Gatesworth partners with local farms, and wellness.” The Gatesworth makes sure residents have plenty of opportunities fresh produce is delivered six days a week.” The senior living community also for growth. “We feature regular guest lectures from university professors, butchers its own meat daily and bakes all breads and desserts from scratch. authors, museum directors, cultural arts experts and others,” she notes, with Two perennial favorites include the warm caramel rolls and dessert souffles, topics ranging from history, politics, literature and the arts.

Kessel notes. Residents can choose from three full-service restaurants Another essential featuring different menus and ingredient to a full life is a daily specials and can socialize healthy body. Residents at at two full-service bars, which The Gatesworth can visit the host regular happy hours. fully equipped, state-of-theWhile the amenities are art Fitness Center and heated top-notch, it’s the staff at The indoor pool to take advantage Gatesworth that truly makes of a wide variety of fitness it feel like home, Kessel says. classes. The facilities have a “Three local owners have been full-service staff that includes involved with The Gatesworth fitness instructors and other since it was established, licensed professionals. For and they continue to have pampering, residents can stop their offices located on-site, by the spa. “Residents love where they can interact with our luxurious, full-service and get to know residents,” Spa One, which features a she says. The staff of 240 beauty salon, massage rooms, employees assists residents cosmetics counter, woodwith everything, acting as paneled locker room, and chauffeurs, dog walkers, barber shop for men,” Kessel gardeners, housekeepers, notes. waiters, security and personal There’s also plenty of assistants. At The Gatesworth, entertainment. “We feature the motto is, ‘Exceptional a full schedule of live people. Exceptional living.’ entertainment, from classical music to jazz, and bands with dancers, singers and other performers,” Kessel says. “We even offer a full schedule of movies—complete with

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Since 1960, the Mari de Villa retirement community in Town and Country Wiesehan says. The coach delivers residents to local restaurants, landmarks, has provided an active, engaged and comfortable lifestyle for its residents, as and shows at Touhill Performing Arts Center and The Fabulous Fox, among well as the customized care they need every day. Started as Missouri’s first other venues. They’ve even traveled as far as Augusta to go to the wineries. retirement center, the family atmosphere is set by president and CEO Fred On-campus activities include weekly Sunday brunches, special Wednesday Wiesehan and his wife, Mary Kay, owners of Mari de Villa. Their children night dinners in the clubhouse, bridge and book groups, fitness classes and grew up in the community and now work alongside their parents. daily live music.

“One of the most important considerations when moving to a retirement Residents Corky Kinyon and Bob Latta, both of whom had parents who community is whether it feels like home,” Wiesehan lived at Mari de Villa, say that moving in themselves explains. “We do everything we can to make that was a fairly easy decision. “Leaving the home I built so.” Offering a full range of care levels means that ... families can rest assured and loved was hard,” Kinyon says. “But because of seniors are able to ‘age in place’ at Mari de Villa and that their loved one’s unique my mother and father’s experience, I knew Mari de don’t have to move elsewhere as their needs change. cognitive challenges receive Villa was where I wanted to be. Everyone is so kind The community includes 54 independent living, the highest level of care and and warm.” Kinyon, who resides in the very same condominium-style units in Villa Estates with a 24/7 unit his parents lived in, says it’s the little things that attention possible.” medical emergency monitoring system; 24-hour make Mari de Villa feel like home. “They think of skilled nursing apartments everything,” he says. in the Villa East and Villa For days after Latta and West buildings for those his wife moved in, lunch who need more assistance; and dinner were delivered and complete memory care to the house. He enjoys in The Terraces, where attending the Wednesday Mari de Villa worked with night suppers and Sunday the St. Louis chapter of the brunches in the clubhouse.

Alzheimer’s Association on “They both are excellent a therapeutic design. events for the whole family, “At Mari de Villa, from rugrats on up,” he says. families can rest assured The ‘Children at Play’ sign that their loved one’s unique out front says it all: Mari cognitive challenges receive de Villa celebrates life at all the highest level of care stages. and attention possible,” “The comfort and Wiesehan says. “No matter overall physical, mental where residents move on and spiritual well-being campus, everything is still of each resident are at the familiar. They’re still ‘home,’ heart of everything we do,” which is comforting to both Wiesehan says. Mari de them and their families.”

Villa offers a complete range In any given week, it’s of retirement living options, hard to keep up with all the from independent living social events for residents, to a variety of 24-hour care both on the scenic, 22arrangements, including acre campus as well as offskilled nursing and memory site, just a luxury bus ride care. For more information, away. “We bought a 15-seat call 636.227.5347 or visit motor coach a few years maridevilla.com. ago because we wanted our guests to travel in style,”

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Being a resident at Provision Living means enjoying peace of mind. around easy. Support Companions are on staff to help with daily tasks and That confidence comes from knowing your physical and emotional needs Certified Med Techs and LPN’s are on staff to help with medications. And are supported and help is at hand whenever you need it. Whatever level of when other healthcare needs arise, doctors, dentists and therapists are close assisted living or memory care you require, Provision Living’s caring staff at hand. is there to provide it, says Kari Lenz, executive director. The company’s St. Provision Living operates residential communities in four states and Louis-area senior community is conveniently located in Des Peres, just west employs professional staff specially trained in compassionate Alzheimer’s and of I-270 and north of Manchester Rd., close to a variety of amenities. dementia care. Addressing the needs of residents’ loved ones is top of mind, “We care for residents as individuals and recently have added new activities too, according to Lenz. “We have a family support manager with a master’s and outings to help them live full and enjoyable lives,” degree in gerontology,” she says. “She attends to family Lenz says. “We offer assisted living and memory care members’ needs, serves as their point of contact, leads We have all kinds in two distinct programs, and everything is geared support groups, answers questions and advocates for of activities to help toward residents’ individual preferences and needs.” residents. At Provision Living, we use a team approach residents feel engaged.” to ensure everyone has what they need.”

Lenz says new residents are surveyed about their likes and interests, and that information is used to Lenz says she particularly enjoys hearing positive carefully tailor their living experiences. “We have all feedback from residents. “They always comment about kinds of activities to help residents feel engaged,” she notes. “They enjoy the kindness and professional expertise of the staff, convenience of on-site shopping and lunch outings, coffee and donuts, trips to local bakeries and care, family support and enjoyable activities,” she notes. “Our staff members St. Louis landmarks, social gatherings like friends and family happy hours, always have a caring smile to share. We believe in helping our residents stay and lots of creative activities. We have a woodworking instructor who teaches strong in every way so they can continue to thrive.” residents to make beautiful things, and during the holidays, they make gifts for others, including board games and cars for kids.” A fitness manager leads classes and oneon-one instruction, helping residents maintain the physical gains they’ve made through therapy. A life enrichment coordinator provides music and other programs, and Lenz says there is even an Outreach Committee that focuses on giving back to others. “Giving back is very important here,” she notes.

Restaurant-style and outdoor dining, a pet-friendly environment, housekeeping and laundry services, a salon, computer room and attractively landscaped courtyard make residents feel right at home. WiFi and cable TV help them stay connected, and scheduled transportation assistance makes getting

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WHERE TO RUN IN THE STL

BY STEPHANIE WALLACE

EVERYONE FROM SERIOUS RUNNERS TO CASUAL JOGGERS HAS IT GOOD IN ST. LOUIS. Historic landmarks, urban parks, nature reserves and waterfront paths offer endless options for routes that relax and motivate. We went straight to the source and asked GO! St. Louis staff members to share their favorite running routes. Check out the trails they hit when they lace up!

I love running on new trails and exploring different routes, but for me, FOREST PARK is like coming home. I’m an early morning runner, and the faces in the park at that time of day are familiar, like an extended family. Everyone says good morning, I know who to expect to see on certain mornings, and I know every beautiful path and street in the park.

Forest Park has a well-traveled loop that covers its perimeter (about 5.6 miles), but there also are tons of crushed gravel paths branching off from the main loop and even a few hidden, wooded trails if you look for them!

There are hills when you want a challenge and plenty of flat sections when you want to do some speed work.

My favorite part about running in Forest Park is seeing how much our local running community has embraced it over the years. This gem of an urban park has become a home for many runners who come to it each day to meet friends, log miles and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

-MONA LANGENBERG, PRESIDENT

My favorite running route is straight out my front door in Fenton! We are very fortunate to have a hidden gem,

FABICK NATURE PRESERVE , at the top of the hill behind my neighborhood. There is a standard 5-mile out-and-back run from my house that combines an old cobblestone hill, a road only open to walkers and runners, single-track trails, and paved trails that connect the nature preserve to the neighborhoods, businesses and parks that surround it.

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day of the week. As a trail runner, I could not be any luckier to have this in my backyard!

-RYAN MAHER, COMMUNITY OUTREACH MANAGER

My favorite place to run is GRANT'S TRAIL . It's flat for the most part, except for the gradual uphill slope when you run toward Kirkwood. It’s close to my house, practically in my backyard, and I run on it so often that I know my distances pretty well from where I start and stop every time. I grew up in Crestwood, and the trail was rocky and basically an old railroad bed at that point. I moved away and didn't really start running until about eight years ago. When I found a house near the trail, it was like coming back home. Grant's Trail and I have been pretty much inseparable ever since.

I love being able to run past the Clydesdales, and sometimes in the early mornings, I'll run through the Ulysses S. Grant historic site or even make a quick loop through the old quarry at Whitecliff, which isn't too far off the main route.

It might be a straight back and forth route, but it's the perfect running path for me.

-KRISTIN WERNER, YOUTH PROGRAMS MANAGER

My favorite area to run is TOWER GROVE PARK . I moved to St. Louis in 1980, and my apartment was across the street. I was 34 years old and had been running for only two years. I fell in love with this park immediately and have

continued to find it an extraordinary place to run.

It’s full of history, dating back to the 1850s—everything from the origin of the various gazebos and pavilions to the lily pond, Piper Palm House and busts of the great composers. This park is beautiful year round because Henry Shaw planted the trees and flowers of his native England to bloom continuously.

When I run Tower Grove, I picture ladies and gentlemen strolling along the paths with parasols and top hats. We runners daydream, and I imagine myself peering into a time gone by when things moved more slowly and people enjoyed the park in a different way.

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THE CHANGING FACE OF MEDICINE

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bout two decades ago, a Seattle doctor looked at the quickening pace of primary care medicine and devised a practice model that would limit a physician to 50 patients, each of whom would have immediate and unlimited access to their practitioner.

He came up with an annual membership fee that currently ranges from $15,000 to $25,000 for such exclusive clubs, so the market remained just that— exclusive.

His idea prompted others to think about alternatives to the traditional fee-based practices in which doctors and health care providers bill insurance companies for the costs of examinations and procedures. “It started as the ideal medical care movement and branched into direct primary care and concierge medicine models,” says Dr. Andrea Otto, a family medicine physician who recently opened a direct care practice SproutMD in Kirkwood.

Both concierge and direct care models offer patients enhanced physician access for monthly or annual fees.

Concierge plans bill the patient’s health insurance carrier for services, but direct care practices do not.

However, doctors at both encourage patients to maintain medical insurance coverage for costly care such as emergency room visits and major surgery.

These alternative models can be attractive

A SEATTLE DOCTOR DEVISED A CONCEPT OUTSIDE OF ‘TRADITIONAL’ MEDICINE about 20 YEARS AGO.

to physicians as well as patients, says Dr. John Patrick Stein, who operates a concierge practice in Chesterfield. A traditional practice can require a doctor to see a lot of patients or work long hours.

“The concierge model lets you get deeper into what is going on with the patient rather than cramming it into a 12-minute appointment,” Stein says.

The traditional model also has changed with the times, though, and still suits many with health insurance, says Dr. Richard Ihnat, an internist with SSM Health Medical Group at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Electronic medical records, online patient portals and web-based prescription transactions have streamlined the practice of traditional medicine, he notes. “The benefits of the traditional model are that it is what people know and they don’t have to pay an additional fee,” he says.

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“We are going back to the small-town family doctor,” says Otto, who opened SproutMD in May. “We have open lines of communication and know a lot about our patients. They get unlimited office visits, texts, video chats and emails. My patients have my cell phone number and can call whenever they need me. Plus, we use modern technology and evidence-based medicine. Every office visit is an hour long. If someone only needs 15 minutes, they can come and go.”

By eliminating the administrative costs of insurance billing, Otto believes she can provide primary office care at lower costs. “It became apparent that a lot of patients

CONCIERGE MEDICINE Monthly or annual fee for enhanced access Insurance billed for primary care Some specialized procedures provided Stein says in his concierge practice, patients receive expanded access to the physician as well as services that may not be available in most primary care offices.

Included could be procedures that generally are referred to specialists. "We are doing more total patient care,” he says. “Most folks don't want to go all over St. Louis

TRADITIONAL PRACTICE Fee-for-service model Insurance billed for services with patient co-pays Evolving Traditional service model

"A concierge practice may have 400 or 500 patients, and a typical practice like mine may have 2,000," Ihnat says. But he explains that many of those patients seldom need care. "I would probably see a patient with well-

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were skipping out on things they needed because they were afraid of the costs,” she explains. “I researched why practitioners were charging $176 to remove a skin tag when the supplies and equipment cost $2. Calculations showed that a traditional office had to charge copays and charge insurance to cover the doctor’s and nurse’s salaries, along with those of about 19 other people. Do patients really need to pay for insurance coders, billers, a collection department, IT, human resources and middle management? Not unless you’re dealing with insurance companies.”

SproutMD charges $15 a month for patients up to the age of 18. Age-based fees for adults range from $55 to $75. The practice can provide many basic services, such as lung function testing, skin mole removal and EKGs at no additional cost, Otto says. “I have a medical assistant, and we clean our office, sterilize our equipment, order supplies and do our own billing.”

Knight & Gayles Health Care in St. Charles has been providing skilled home health care since 2008 and has offered direct primary care for two years, says owner Darrion Phelps, who holds a master’s degree in health care administration. He works with three physicians.

“People are calling us because they are looking for more personalized care, and physicians are looking to get away from the red tape of health insurance,” he says. “Here,

they can offer longer visits and have better relationships with patients.”

His practice bills adults $67 monthly and children $49.

A typical office visit lasts 35 to 45 minutes, Phelps says.

“The membership fees cover primary care, which is 80 to 85 percent of why we go to the doctor,” he notes. “We encourage everyone to maintain some type of insurance for things that aren’t covered, like emergency room visits or an MRI.” Because basic care is covered, patients can opt for insurance plans with higher deductibles and lower costs, Otto says.

The direct care model does require physicians to limit memberships. “I am going to cap somewhere between 300 to 500 patients so we have plenty of same-day and next-day visits available,” Phelps says. “Traditional medical practices run 2,000 to 3,000 patients.”

to see a lot of physicians. If we can do a knee injection and psychiatric counseling, it is easier to have it all done at one spot. If someone needs a stent or a complex orthopedic procedure, we will consult that out." Medical insurance is needed to cover those specialist referrals.

Membership in Stein's practice is $1,700 to $2,100 annually, depending on the patient's age. He says that range is much lower than what is charged by similar practices on the coasts. “It's less than the cost of one Starbucks drink a day,” he notes.

The additional time and services he is able to provide allow Stein to offer above average care, he says. He prefers to label his practice style 'personalized' rather than 'concierge' so as not to deter a diverse patient group.

While his practice does bill insurance carriers for services, they are expanded, he says. "Our normal visits are half an hour, and our physicals are a full hour,” he

explains. “The blood tests we do are more specialized than at the Mayo Clinic. I take all of my own calls. When I travel, I have other doctors who cover for me while I'm en route, but I start taking calls right when I land." His practice membership will be capped, he says. "When we are near the point that I can't get people in the same day or next day, I will know I am full."

controlled diabetes or hypertension every six months,” he says. “If the condition is not well-controlled, I might see them every month. My appointments typically last 20 minutes for an established patient and 40 minutes for a new patient. The concierge model makes sense for people who are wealthy enough to afford it, but that's not the majority. And the number of practicing doctors would have to quadruple if everybody was going to get concierge treatment.”

A larger traditional practice offers its own benefits, Ihnat adds. "We are able to provide excellent medical care using an electronic medical record," he says. In addition to recordkeeping, electronic communication keeps patients in better touch and improves the accuracy and reliability of pharmacy interactions. "The patient portal

allows patients to view test results and make and cancel appointments,” Ihnat explains. “If they have medical questions, they can send an email that we usually will answer within one business day."

Ihnat's office also offers telehealth visits over computers or cell phones equipped with cameras for $45. Insurance does not cover those visits.

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We have a fairly simple request. We’re looking for ideas to shade our patio without obstructing our view from the picture windows. Can you help?

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If you put a solid roof over your patio, you will have to look at an ugly, flat roof from the picture windows above. If you install a sloped roof, you will have to shorten the windows to accommodate it, so I suggest building a white wood trellis and planting climbing Wisteria. This will present an interesting view from above and provide dappled shade below.

Note that the support columns are centered on the patio doors and a new entrance to the lawn has been created to reinforce this axis.

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home is to know its past to prepare for its future. Welcome to the Maplewood house. Our clients knew the bones of this house were strong. They purchased the home realizing it needed a complete remodel, but they saw the potential within the space to make their vision a reality. They approached us, gave us their wants and needs, and let us create the home of their dreams.

When we were discussing the remodel with the owners, it was apparent that the kitchen was their top priority. Not only is one of them a professional chef, but they also spend the majority of their free time in the kitchen cooking, entertaining and relaxing. They wanted function, fun and fashion—all in their style to reflect who they are as a cooking couple: eclectic with a dash of traditional.

Upon entering the kitchen, we immediately noticed that space was limited. More space was needed to give that grand feeling they desired. To create a larger entrance into the kitchen, we widened the doorway that leads to the dining room, which immediately created an open feeling. We then used the existing walls to transform the kitchen into an L-shaped space, which allowed us to install cabinetry on both walls where storage space was limited in the previous layout. Once we completed the open layout our clients wanted, we focused on their personal styles.

We knew the kitchen needed an island as the focal point, so we installed a gorgeous marble piece that makes quite an elegant statement. It’s beautiful and grand and gives a modern, clean look.

To tie in the cabinets with the marble, we decided against white and had them painted in Northern Cliffs by Benjamin 1536. This color provides needed warmth and will show less wear and tear over time.

Top cooking skills require quality appliances, so an induction cooktop was a must. We completed the top chef look with a hood and surrounded the space with open wood shelves for an eclectic feel. It also gives our clients the chance to showcase their favorite spices, recipes and cookbooks! All of the cabinets were given warm brass cup pulls for a traditional look to contrast with the stainless steel appliances.

Entertaining in the kitchen was a top priority for our clients, so to maximize the space available, they decided against a traditional breakfast table and chairs. We added seating to the kitchen island with Four Hands Lewis Windsor bar and counter stools. Everyone can sit at the island and be part of the cooking process, or just relax. It’s an instant space saver and the perfect option for entertaining!

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hydrangea for drama, splendor and elegance. From subtle, starry-shaped lacecap flowers to dramatic, large globes, there is a hydrangea to fit almost any spot in the garden.

With advances in plant breeding, selection has expanded, and today’s hydrangeas are versatile, dynamic and easy to grow. They all benefit from soil that is rich in organic matter, moist and well-drained. Adding compost or manure will help with moisture retention, and, ironically, drainage. While there are thousands of different hydrangeas, I’ve focused on four main species.

Best in morning or dappled sun One of the hydrangea varieties native to North America, it is a fairly care-free selection. Hardy in zones 3 to 9, ‘Annabelle’ is probably the most well-known arborescens with large, round, white mophead flowers. It grows to about 4 feet by 4 feet, but blossoms will flop to the ground when it rains. Luckily, plant breeders have introduced an improved ‘Annabelle’ with thicker stems for more support, the ‘Incrediball.’ It makes a spectacular hedge, is great for cut flowers, and can be enjoyed as a specimen plant or placed in the back garden. New this year is the dwarf version of ‘Annabelle,’ the ‘Invincibelle Wee White.’ At just 2 feet by 2 feet, this little powerhouse gives you an abundance of white flowers in mini form.

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BIGLEAF HYDRANGEA (H. Macrophylla)

Best in morning or dappled sun With their intense blue or deep pink round, fluffy flowers, these are the holy grail of blossoms for many gardeners. The old classic ‘Nikko Blue’ and many others only develop flower buds on old wood, or growth from the previous season, so extremely cold temperatures can result in damaged buds and no flowers.

Plant breeders, though, have come through with new hydrangea varieties that bloom on both old and new wood. The leader in this field is the ‘Endless Summer’ series, including the original ‘Endless Summer,’ which blooms pink, purple or blue depending on your soil pH and measures about 4 feet by 4 feet. It’s hardy in zones 4 to 9.

Its sister plant, ‘BloomStruck,’ has similar flowers on dark purple stems. More remontant varieties are coming out every year. I especially like ‘Let’s Dance Rhythmic Blue,’ which is 3 to 4 feet tall and wide and hardy in zones 5 to 9.

PANICLE HYDRANGEA (H. Paniculata)

Best in full or part sun Gardeners with full sunlight should consider the paniculata hydrangeas, so named because of their panicleshaped flowers, which open a creamy white and age to a dusty rose as the summer progresses. Because they bloom on the current season’s growth, paniculatas are reliable, hardy bloomers.

One of the best known and hardest working paniculatas is ‘Limelight,’ hardy in zones 3 to 9 and reaching up to 8 feet tall.

If that’s too much hydrangea for you, consider ‘Little Lime,’ a dwarf version that you can keep to about 3 feet tall with late winter or early spring pruning. Other dwarf varieties worth considering include ‘Bobo’ and ‘Little Quick Fire,’ both hardy in zones 3 to 8.

OAKLEAF HYDRANGEA (H. Quercifolia)

Best in morning or dappled sun Oakleaf hydrangeas are the other species native to North America, making them low-maintenance, reliable and outstanding in beauty. They also are true four-season shrubs, with oak leaf-shaped foliage in spring; large, white panicle flowers in the summer that age to a rosy hue; beautiful fall foliage; and an ornamental peeling bark visible in winter. Because these have woody stems, pruning is not recommended.

The true oakleaf species can reach 8 feet or taller and just as wide, so it’s not for the faint of heart. More manageable oakleaf hydrangeas include ‘Snow Queen’ and ‘Alice,’ both about 5 feet tall and hardy in zones 5 to 9. Dwarf versions include ‘Pee Wee,’ ‘Sikes Dwarf’ and the relatively new ‘Ruby Slippers,’ which reaches about 4 feet tall and wide, hardy in zones 5 to 9.

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Professional, Reliable & Insured No Mess Left Behind • Free Estimates Contact Tony 314-413-2888 thegutterguy-stl@hotmail.com

314.631.1989 636.724.4357

help wanted

“Helping people remain independent & safe at home.”

St. LouiS

St. CharLeS

Family Owned & Operated Since 1983

CLEAN AS A WHISTLE

Affordable Cleaning for any Budget

Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, Move-in & Move-out Insured & Bonded Satisfaction Guaranteed Family Owned & Operated Call 314-426-3838 ***$10 OFF New Customers***

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Enthusiasm about a wide range of topics is needed, as well as the flexibility to produce polished, interesting pieces on everything from finance to nonprofits.

Please send resume and three clips of feature/news stories to kwilliams@townandstyle.com.

health & wellness

Call

Ollinger For Housecleaning/ Housekeeping Needs Spring Clean $90 Call Mary Sue 314-660-2006 OLIVIA’S CLEANING SERVICES Residential, construction, commercial Last minute, one time, move in/out Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, Org. services including garage and basement clean out.

Hauling Included Katherine 314-556-9506 Insured & Bonded www.oliviascleaningstlouis.com NO TASK IS TOO DAUNTING $10 off for new customers

ACUPRESSURE (Acupuncture Without Needles) Swedish/Deep Tissue/Shiatsu ARTHRITIS RELIEF DETOXIFICATION CUPPING INCREASE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM YOUNG ATHLETE “GROWING PAINS” RELIEF FASCIA BLASTS 11628 Old Ballas Rd. Suite 120 (314) 541-3502 YueMaMassageTherapy.com SUMMER SPECIAL $60 FOR 1 HR.

estate buying

$60 For 1 hr.

JSD ESTATE BUYERS WE BUY GOLD!!!

ALSO JEWELRY, DIAMONDS & COLORED STONES

We will separate your real from costume.

Immediate payment since 1976.

Call Jamie at 314-997-1707 A division of Albarre’ Jewelry

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lawn & garden

Cleaning, Repairs, Drainage Solutions, Screen Installation & Window Cleaning

-Allen and Sally Serfas, Founders

Bonded • Insured • Supervised $10 Off For 1st Time Customers Free Estimates by Phone Satisfaction Guaranteed 314-849-4666 or 636-926-0555 www.scrubbydutch.com

home improvement

Yue Ma has been practicing in STL for 20 yrs. (formerly at JCC for 14 yrs) She believes natural healing & deep relaxation follow her philosophy“Our body is like a river; all is connected.”

AssistanceAtHome.com

WE SPECIALIZE IN SLIP, TRIP & FALL PREVENTION. We Install: • Grab Bars/Handrails • Pathway Lighting • Ramps • And So Much More!

314-699-4686 PLanning Some Home imProvementS?

Leave it to Weaver

24/7 Companion Care for Seniors.

Personal Care, Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping, & Peace of Mind.

Contact 314.542.3121 www.legacycarellc.com

Brings Comfort to Every Room in Your Home We Specialize in Basement Finishing, Room Additions, Home Theaters, Decks, Kitchens & Bath, Outdoor Living Space and more!

Free estimates

YEAR ROUND MAINTENANCE Specializing in Landscape Maintenance AND Design/Installation.

HARDSCAPE - patios, stone pathways, garden walls, raised beds.

Call 314-498-0877 gardenoasisstl@yahoo.com

painting M & M CUSTOM PAINTING

Interior & Exterior Painting, Staining, Powerwashing, Wallpaper Removal.

Insured and Free Estimates.

Dependable. Owner & Operator Matt 314-401-9211

in Business since 1987

leaveit2weaver.com | (636) 561-8424

lawn & garden

home improvement

Full Service, Affordable, Experienced Interior/Exterior Painting Call Dan 314-706-3201

REMODEL & REPAIR

piano tuning

Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Power Washing, Carpentry, Plumbing, Insured. Free Estimates.

40 Years Experience.

Don Phillips 314-973-8511

Complete Lawn Maintenance for Residential & Commercial

SUMMER MAINTENANCE

Firewood, Leaf and Gumball Clean up.

Planting, Sodding, Seeding, Mowing, Mulching, Edging, Spraying, Weeding, Pruning, Trimming, Bed Maintenance, Brush Removal, Retaining Walls, Paver Patios & Drainage Work Licensed Landscape Architect/Designer For a Free Estimate Call 314-426-8833 info@mplandscapingstl.com www.mplandscapingstl.com

MCGREEVY PIANO

Tune Into Summer!

Bill McGreevy Associate Member Piano Technicians Guild 314-335-9177 wrmcgreevy@gmail.com

real estate

LEGACY REAL ESTATE SSG, LLC $$WE BUY HOUSES!!$$ NO commissions. CASH Buyers.

Flexible closing dates.

Free consultation.

Call Mark @ 636-923-2444 www.legacyrealestatesg.com

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real estate Are you interested in selling your home in Clayton AS IS andavoiding commissions and showings?

Flexible close dates to work with your needs.

If so, call Mike @ 314-374-3846 Michael Lauren Development LLC 121 Hunter Ave, Ste 201 St. Louis, MO 63124

technology services

tree services

TREE SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

Trimming • Deadwooding Reduction • Removals Stump grinding • Year round service • Fully insured Contact Michael Baumann for a free estimate & property inspection at 636-375-2812 You’ll be glad you called!

725-6159

Insured gammatree.com

window cleaning

Tree Pruning & Removal, Plant Healthcare Program, Deadwooding, Stump Grinding, Deep Root Fertilization, Cabling & Storm Cleanup Cary Semsar ISA Board Certified Master Arborist OH-5130B Free Estimate, Fully Insured Call 314-426-2911 info@meyertreecare.com www.meyertreecare.com

1 Portland Court | $449,900 | 1-3 p.m.

314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

12872 Willow Pond Court | $1,349,500 | 1-3 p.m.

314.724.7932 | findastlouishome.com

520 North and South Road, No. 401 | $472,000 1-3 p.m. | 314.997.4800 | janetmcafee.com

PRUNING TRIMMING REMOVAL SPRAYING FERTILIZATION

Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial

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tree services

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M & P WINDOW WASHING & GUTTER CLEANING Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates, Angie’s List, Insured, Dependable, 30+ Years of Experience & Ref’s.

Call Mark, 314-805-7367 or Paul, 314-805-6102

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18034 Pine Canyon Court | $800,000 Pr/SqFt: $204.19 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Kristin Kimerle

856 Bricken Place | $470,000 Pr/SqFt: $234.65 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Megan Rowe

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26 Flower Hill Drive | $675,000 Pr/SqFt: $160.29 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Wayne Norwood

17 Woods Hill Drive | $1,420,000 Pr/SqFt: $296.64 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties | Agent: Alicia Cop

[ 63108 ] 5285 Washington Place | $500,000 Pr/SqFt: $123.15 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Shakofsky, Drury and Davis 4547 McPherson Ave. | $600,000 Pr/SqFt: $141.98 RedKey Realty Leaders Agent: Teri Nicely 19 Lenox Place | $900,000 Pr/SqFt: $183.82 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agents: J. Warner and Sam Hall

[ 63117 ] 1156 Hampton Park Drive | $665,000 Pr/SqFt: $198.80 Janet McAfee Real Estate Agent: Ann Carter 121 Lake Forest Drive | $1,160,000 Pr/SqFt: $282.93 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Stephanie Connell

[ 63119 ] 516 Mason Ave. | $575,000 Pr/SqFt: $249.57 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Beth Holtz

[ 63124 ] 30 Briarcliff Drive | $1,425,000 Pr/SqFt: $308.84 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Jill Azar 12 Edgewood Road | $1,470,000 Pr/SqFt: $386.23 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Alex Thornhill 21 Picardy Lane | $1,525,000 Pr/SqFt: $329.02 Laura McCarthy Real Estate Agent: Lizzy Dooley

[ 63131 ] 1012 S. Spoede Road | $500,000 Pr/SqFt: $220.07 Gladys Manion Real Estate Agent: Suzie Wells

[ 63141 ] 811 Coulange Court | $1,170,000 Pr/SqFt: $253.80 Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty Agent: Matt Conner

[ 63144 ] 8710 Eulalie Ave. | $561,000 Pr/SqFt: $181.20 Coldwell Banker Premier Group Real Estate Agents: Mark and Neil Gellman

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