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Front & Center GETTING FIT Following a year of reduced physical activity due to the pandemic, area fitness boutiques are launching an array of outdoor and virtual fitness classes to get St. Louis moving again. LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith shares her top picks here.

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Connections to Success

Arts & Culture

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Student Spotlight Against the Odds Movers & Shakers Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Outdoor Fitness FEATURE: COVID-19 Update

PATHS TO PEACE

46 Dinner to Go 48 The Wine Life 50 Arts Speak 51 FEATURE: Pulitzer Arts Foundation

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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‌ t the moment this edition hits stands, I’m extraordinarily A excited to share that I will finally, officially, be fully vaccinated. And I have to tell you – it feels so good. I am ready. I am ready to (safely and with the proper precautions) travel, to socialize and to enjoy everything the metro area has to offer more fully and in person once again.

As the world continues to open up and vaccinations give metro area residents the confidence to get out and get moving again, the possibilities are thrilling. However, with rapidly evolving information and a range of risk levels for every activity, entering this new normal can also be a bit daunting. So, as always, Ladue News is here to help. Turn to Page 21 for an update by Washington University infectious disease physician Dr. Steven Lawrence on the status of COVID-19 in the metro area, relayed by LN health columnist Connie Mitchell. And starting on Page 17, you’ll find a guide by LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith to outdoor fitness classes that will help you safely navigate getting in shape this spring in the most fun ways. For those craving a little bit of culture, LN copy editor and staff writer Bryan A. Hollerbach previews the Pulitzer Arts Foundation’s outdoor exhibition debuting this weekend, in a feature starting on Page 51. Finally, as we continue the fight to defeat this pandemic, do not miss LN contributor Drew Gieseke’s article on Page 13 about the Parkway West High School senior who has launched an initiative to help unhoused and uninsured metro area citizens stay updated on the latest COVID-19 vaccine information. For even more articles and resources to help you enjoy life safely and fully in the metro area, visit laduenews.com and follow us @laduenews on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Stay well out there, friends,

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9741 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue. The ultimate in privacy and situated in one of the most coveted areas of Ladue , 4 plus bed, 5 full 2 half bath.

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24 WEST WINDRUSH CREEK, Creve Coeur. The home features formal and informal spaces, large family room, with built-in bookcases flanking the gas fireplace.

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18540 DOGWOOD ACRES, Wildwood. This 4+ acre gated property is perfect for equestrian enthusiasts and anyone looking for an escape from the hectic world.

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42 HUNTLEIGH WOODS DRIVE, Huntleigh.

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544 QUAIL RIDGE LANE, St. Albans.

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213 N. BEMISTON AVENUE, Clayton.

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13 HOLIDAY LANE, Frontenac.

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9741 LITZSINGER ROAD, Ladue.

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8401 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Clayton.

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2727 SAINT ALBANS EAST DRIVE, Wildwood. $1,995,000

703 Cleveland Avenue | NEW LISTING Kirkwood | $729,000

18540 Dogwood Acres | NEW LISTING Wildwood | $525,000

24 West Windrush Creek | NEW LISTING Creve Coeur | $1,200,000

4143 Blaine Avenue | NEW LISTING St. Louis City | $499,500

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881 CABERNET LANE, St. Albans.

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LOT #1 MERLOT LANE ROAD, St. Albans.

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149 VALLEY ROAD, Webster Groves.

$539,000

1247 BLACK FOREST DRIVE, Hermann.

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12 CHATFIELD PLACE ROAD, Creve Coeur.

$65,000 $39,900

CONDOMINIUM/VILLA HOMES 150 CARONDELET, UNIT 1503, Clayton.

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750 SOUTH HANLEY, UNIT 66, Clayton.

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314 N. BROADWAY, UNIT 1706, St. Louis City.

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1055 WINGS ROAD, St. Albans.

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555 DEER VALLEY COURT, St. Albans.

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12 RADNOR ROAD, Huntleigh.

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177 PLANTATION DRIVE, Creve Coeur.

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n 1991, Kevin Kenney moved to St. Louis to start Kenney Designer Resources (KDR) as a one-stop shop for wholesale drapery hardware and window covering products. This project evolved into KDR Designer Showrooms, and this summer, it will celebrate 30 years of helping create outstanding homes in St. Louis and beyond. “Our showrooms in St. Louis and Kansas City are recognized by our peers across the country for the finest presentations of luxury interior products,” Kenney says. “We serve interior [design] trade professionals, architects, hospitality, private aviation and the luxury marine industry.” KDR Designer Showrooms doesn’t turn away retail customers, either, and its showrooms display some of the finest brands from across the globe. Showcasing more than 2,000 rug samples, 10,000 wallcoverings and 300,000 fabric samples in the St. Louis showroom alone, KDR can help you find everything you need for indoor and outdoor design alike. “Our showrooms are carefully curated by our full-time visual presentation expert, Lisa Davis, to create a luxury experience you simply cannot find in a retail store,” Kenney adds. In 2006, Kenney bought the Sunshine Drapery Plaza. Situated just southeast of Westport Plaza, the property had been a landmark for nearly 30 years for do-it-yourself home decorating. “I redeveloped the 7-acre site and the two buildings, encompassing 100,000 square feet, now home to six locally owned showrooms offering everything from appliances to commercial office interiors,” he says. “KDR anchors the complex with our 60,000-square-foot showroom.” Clients looking to breathe new life into a space will be interested in highend wallcoverings, and KDR Designer Showrooms offers designs from Phillip Jeffries, the world’s leader in specialty designs. “It is not your grandma’s wallpaper anymore,” Kenney explains. “The amazing innovations of material and designs have created timeless, classic looks that most designers are incorporating into some aspect of almost every project.”

KDR Designer Showrooms is proud to offer exclusive brands of textiles as well, including Cowtan & Tout, Larsen, Manuel Canovas, Romo, Zimmer + Rohde, Lee Jofa and Clarence House. “KDR has the most extensive offering of designer fabrics under one roof of any place in the country,” Kenney says. The showroom also features exclusive furniture brands such as Baker, Hickory Chair and Thayer Coggin; high-end window coverings, handwoven from sustainable materials; and recently added iconic brands such as STARK carpet & rugs, the leading luxury brand of fine broadloom carpet and area rugs. Industry veteran, Monica Dalton recently joined KDR to head up the KDR Rug Gallery. This time of year, outdoor spaces are also getting attention. “Our luxury outdoor furnishings, as part of an overall outdoor design scheme, have made outdoor areas a No. 1 priority for many homeowners and certainly [have been] accelerated by the pandemic,” Kenney says. Inside and out, comfortable upholstery is a must for hosting or just accommodating a family lounging together. Kenney also describes vibrant colors, patterns and textures as a current design trend – a shift common after harder times. “Great interior spaces just make you feel good!” he says, adding that, with people spending much of their 2020 indoors during the pandemic, home improvement and interior design need has skyrocketed as people became motivated to update these frequently used spaces. KDR Designer Showrooms has seen unprecedented demand – and doesn’t see it letting up any time soon. “These times have really allowed KDR to further differentiate ourselves from any other providers of home interior products,” Kenney concludes. “I am extremely grateful to all of our customers for the last 30 years who have made our success possible. Come in and experience KDR firsthand!” KDR Designer Showrooms, 11660 Page Service Drive, St. Louis, 314-993-5020, kdrshowrooms.com A lAdue news speciAl promotion | laduenews.com | April 16, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

FINDING JOY By David Mohrmann

emaining active and social amid the coronaviral pandemic has been a persistent challenge for all. For inspiration on coping during these trying times, one need look no further than a pair of Friendship Village senior living community residents, Earl and Queenie. Throughout quarantines and health risks, the two agree it is important to remain hopeful. Earl, who resides at Friendship Village’s Chesterfield location, says he enjoys walking outside, as well as reading on the balcony. Queenie, who moved to Friendship Village’s Sunset Hills location five years ago with her husband, finds joy through painting. Although she had never painted before her time at Friendship Village and although she struggles with her eyesight, the workers at Friendship Village help to make it possible. “They get me what works for

my sight,” she explains, “and I love that.” Queenie adds that she “wouldn’t trade this place for anything in the world.” Both residents believe Friendship Village has worked hard to ensure that socializing is possible, while remaining safe with social distancing and mask-wearing precautions. Queenie remembers a recent group visit to St. Louis’ Dogtown neighborhood. “It was joyful just to get out and smell the air,” she says, “and to be in the company of more than one person is fantastic.” Most recently, getting vaccinated has been a new mark of hope for residents. “I think [the vaccine] is going to be the best thing in the whole wide world for us,” Queenie says. The pair agree that seeking to find joy in all of life is important, no matter the circumstances. “Just thinking positive is helpful,” Queenie says. “I get up early in the morning, thank God for

another day, and I say some morning prayers,” Earl says. Both Earl and Queenie also stay in close contact with their families outside of Friendship Village. “I have six kids and 17 grandchildren,” Earl says, “so the telephone gets a lot of use, and I Skype with them and also use FaceTime. Email, text messages, phone – we got ’em all, and it keeps me on my toes.” Queenie agrees that family is her main source for hope: “Just knowing they are alive and don’t have the coronavirus is a joy to my heart.”

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Help for the Unhoused By Drew Gieseke

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ri Jaladi spent his time during the coronaviral pandemic making a difference. Now, as light appears at the end of the health-crisis tunnel, he’s helping unhoused people in the metro area learn the latest information about COVID-19 vaccines. His heroic pandemic-era efforts are not surprising to the people who know Jaladi. The senior at Chesterfield’s Parkway West High School has dedicated the better part of the past three years to serving the area’s unhoused population through his nonprofit organization, NANO-Lending (with the first four letters being an acronym for “Navigating Access to New Opportunities”). But this mission escalated profoundly in March 2020. “Initially, before lockdown happened, I was at some shelters through NANO and doing some workshops and incubators,” says Jaladi, whose organization empowers unhoused people by providing mentorship and resources that help them become entrepreneurs. “Very quickly, I was able to see they were separating beds by 6 feet and implementing safety measures.” It also became clear to Jaladi that regular pandemic safety measures weren’t always possible for people living in shelters. As a result, he shifted gears and launched COVID-19 Relief for the Unhoused. The initiative was a joint community effort that sewed and donated more than 1,600 masks to individuals living in shelters and encampments last April. When, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued emergency-use authorization for two vaccines this past winter, Jaladi saw once again that something was missing among the unhoused community. “Many of these individuals weren’t receiving upto-date information about vaccines,” Jaladi says. Thus, through NANO-Lending, Jaladi launched another initiative: COVIDVaccineNotify.net. The statewide program alerts unhoused and

uninsured people when new vaccine information becomes available near them. It takes only about 15 to 30 seconds to sign up and requires no personal information aside from the registrant’s ZIP code and a contact method, which can involve a person’s email address, phone number or even Instagram account for younger people. By the end of last month, more than 1,900 people had signed up for notifications. The initiative isn’t exclusive, either. Anyone who wants up-to-date vaccine information can

register. Jaladi’s effort continues to remain vital to keeping many of the most vulnerable metro area citizens healthy and informed. “I think that my experience in these communities has been impacted by the people I’ve had the chance to talk to,” Jaladi says. “Listening to their stories, what they think they need, and what they’d like to see. Through those stories and those experiences, what I try to do, I base it off it that.”

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Mindy Horwitz By Alice Handelman

indy Horwitz first became aware that out-of-town parents might need a “local mom on the ground for assistance” two years ago when her oldest son was a freshman at Washington University in St. Louis. “When Josh’s roommate hurt his ankle and was hobbling around campus, I realized his mom didn’t know who to turn to for help,” Horwitz says. “I knew that I could not only handle the situation from afar but could also serve as a great resource and service for all out-of-town parents with my local connections.” Thus was born mindyKNOWS. Horwitz’s company helps students set up furniture, jump-starts their frozen car batteries and delivers custom care packages, including items such as hot chocolate bombs, birthday cakes and big balloons, in signature black bags with red ribbons. This unique service also helps new students find local doctors and places to eat. Launched in the summer of 2019, mindyKNOWS offers subscriptions as well as à la carte services and packages. “We provide our customers help with a myriad of needs,” Horwitz says. Most customers are the parents of Wash U students. However, mindyKNOWS will gladly assist those from other local colleges. The company currently has I knew that I could around 45 paid subscribers and has sold more than 300 packages. not only handle the Like a doctor, Horwitz is “on call” most of the time. She has a small crew situation from afar of helpers but tries to do as much as but could also serve as she can on her own. “One day, during move-in, the parent of a freshman a great resource and needed a mallet to help raise the bed in his dorm room,” she describes. “So I ran service for all out-ofto Schnarr’s, purchased him a mallet and town parents with my had it dropped off at his hotel within 20 minutes!” local connections. Horwitz credits her clients with helping her drum up creative offerings for the company. “Little did I know that students would love our bagel package or that sushi trays in the shape of the birthday number would be so popular,” she says. “We hear a lot of ideas, and if we like them, we run with it.” mindyKNOWS has established partnerships with several local treasures, including Companion Baking Co., The Cup, The Cakery Bakery, BUDS, Drunken Fish, Gold Creative Studio, Millbrook Pharmacy and Meshuggah Café. “We only partner with places we personally use and love,” she says. Her family can often be seen helping Horwitz with mindyKNOWS projects. One of her sons designed the logo for the Valentine’s Day package and hangover kit, and her husband serves as the company’s delivery assistant on the weekends. The effort seems to be paying off, as customers from California to New York have sent letters singing praises for the service they call “immeasurable.” One parent from Miami wrote: “You truly are a lifesaver. It gives me such peace of mind knowing you are there.”

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Moving Get

By Andrea Smith

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readY to hit the ground running? Take advanTage of These ouTdoor and virTual fiTness opporTuniTies available in The meTro area.

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fter a year of limited gym access and more sedentary lifestyles, many metro area residents are anxious to get out and get back into shape. With warmer weather come more outdoor exercise opportunities, and while fitness instructors must continue observing certain COVID-19 safety protocols, returning to in-person classes can provide a breath of fresh air. photo by Tim garnett

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SuPPort a CauSe

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On April 17, TruFusion St. Louis will host outdoor fitness classes in support of Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance and St. Louis Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Outdoor classes being offered as part of the fundraising effort include a stationary bike class and a yoga class. “This fundraising ride is inspired by Julie, a member of the TruFusion St. Louis community who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2020,” the website states. “Let’s ride for Julie: for research, for support and for hope that one day, no one will need to fear an ovarian cancer diagnosis.” Follow TruFusion St. Louis on Facebook, or email Jason Lalonde at jlalonde@ocrahope.org for details. TruFusion St. Louis, 7447 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, 314-597-1177, trufusion.com/st-louis

Yoga in the Park

Start your weekend with a stroll through the farmers market and a refreshing outdoor yoga practice. Each Saturday morning, local yogi Kim Winn sets up her yoga mat and microphone/speaker on a grassy area within view of the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market and teaches a donation-based class for all levels. Winn also teaches pop-up classes in other outdoor spots throughout the metro area, sometimes drawing upwards of 30 people, spread out to keep social distance. To participate, just bring a mat or towel and something to keep yourself hydrated. Drop a cash donation in the box before or after class, or ask Winn for her Venmo information to give cashless support. For time and location details, follow Winn on social media at facebook.com/kimwinnyogastl or instagram.com/kimwinnyoga.

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Yes Honey Studio is one of the hottest new additions to the metro area fitness scene, giving people a reason to dance and “drop it low” even during a global pandemic. The vibrant studio in St. Louis’ Forest Park Southeast neighborhood opened its doors in the fall and has been operating virtually and in person, with precautions like limiting the number of people in the studio, checking temperatures, requiring masks and social distancing, and opening windows for safer airflow. The studio offers cardio dance classes and strength training in person or through on-demand videos. Virtual classes allow members to exercise wherever they are, no matter their location, COVID-comfort level or physical shape. Choose a class from the virtual library, and get moving in your own backyard.

Kim Winn Yoga, 314-323-2212, yogabender@gmail.com

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Work From home

Want personal training from an actual person – without leaving home? NutriFormance’s personal trainers will come to you, ensuring you get the most out of your at-home workouts. A personal fitness expert can tailor a training program to help you meet your goals, whether you want to lose weight, condition for a specific sport, gain muscles or achieve something else. In-home training is ideal for busy metro area residents with gym equipment at home, and it’s only one of NutriFormance’s many fitness offerings. NutriFormance, 10407 Clayton Road, Frontenac, 314-432-6103, nutriformance.com

Yes Honey Studio, 1519 Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis, 314-448-1217, yeshoneystudio.com, hello@yeshoneystudio.com

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When you join the Burn Boot Camp community, you get access to in-person workouts with on-site child care, plus virtual workouts for when you can’t leave the house. The Weekly Protocol virtual edition allows at-home workouts led by various trainers via videos stored in an on-demand library. Fitness classes provide full-body conditioning wherever you prefer to exercise, and additional membership perks include personalized nutrition guidance and “focus meetings” with a personal trainer. Burn Boot Camp, multiple locations, burnbootcamp.com

Next What Comes

By Connie Mitchell

A locAl heAlth expert looks AheAd in the pAndemic endgAme.

e all want to “get back to normal,” but let’s take a minute and redefine what normal means in the COVID-19 era. In a postpandemic world, things may always be different. We know more than we did before about how to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe from potentially life-threatening viruses, and we can never go back to blithely ignoring the risks. “Let’s not go ‘back’ to anything,” says Dr. Steven Lawrence, Washington University in St. Louis infectious disease physician at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and professor of medicine. “Let’s think about a new normal. In the new normal, during a particularly bad cold and flu season, we might decide, ‘Hey, let’s not get together with a bunch of people indoors,’ or, ‘Hey, if I do have to be around a lot of people indoors, maybe if we all wear masks, it’s going to reduce the risk of COVID and flu and all those other viruses.’” Lawrence points out that there were far fewer flu cases this season than in the past, almost certainly due to the precautions taken to avoid COVID-19. Wearing masks when around others indoors, practicing some degree of physical distancing and frequently washing hands are behaviors that, particularly during outbreaks, could continue to stem the spread of current and new viruses in the future. Don’t let this discourage you, however. We are making strides toward safer interactions and a return to many of the activities we missed in the past year. “We’re certainly reaching a point where we’re seeing the impacts of vaccination,” Lawrence says. “Every day is looking a little better as our supply of vaccine is increasing and our ability to deliver it to the population is increasing. These are all really good signs, but we still have a way to go. We can’t declare victory yet.” In fact, there will not be a single “V-C Day” when people can embrace in the streets, as in Alfred Eisenstaedt’s famed V-J Day in Times Square photograph. “Instead, we’ll see a slow, deliberate relaxation of some of the measures we have in place,” Lawrence notes. These decisions will be based on how community transmission rates change in the coming weeks. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created an online COVID Data Tracker that provides current statistics and offers information about transmission by county. The tracker rates community transmission from low to high. Knowing where your

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county’s transmission rate falls on the scale is important when deciding what activities are safe. While transmission remains moderate, substantial or high, ongoing safety measures will help decrease the spread. Decisions about what’s safe have another component, too. Individuals who have been fully vaccinated have a risk of infection of about 70 to 95 percent lower than those who are unvaccinated. That is, while vaccinated individuals still run a small risk of catching COVID-19, the risk of hospitalization and death from the disease is basically nil. “We’ve seen that borne out not just in clinical trials,” Lawrence says. “With tens of millions of doses given out, we’re seeing that people who are vaccinated have almost eliminated the chance of becoming so sick they have to be hospitalized or would die from COVID.” However, even “mild” COVID-19 can create significant symptoms. Given the shifting situation on community spread and personal risk, Lawrence admits that it’s “tough to thread the needle” when it comes to deciding what’s safe. Activities that were relatively low-risk prior to vaccination will be even safer, reflecting the CDC’s recent guidelines around vaccinated people from more than one household safely gathering in small groups inside homes. High-risk activities, such as indoor dining or large group gatherings, remain somewhat risky, even after vaccination, though the CDC has loosened travel restrictions for vaccinated individuals. “We’re trying to walk the line between confidence and optimism that these vaccines work and they do reduce risk, and saying there are some things where the risk is so low that we’re okay with that, but also to not give the impression that just because you’ve been vaccinated, you can go back to 2019,” he says. Lawrence sums up by admitting that the next few months will be “awkward” as we navigate the waning pandemic and remain vigilant, even after being vaccinated. Continuous study of disease transmission and vaccination effectiveness means that new information on what is and is not safe comes out weekly. So, he recommends everyone continue to follow CDC and local health department guidance and remember that people are still being hospitalized and dying from COVID-19. “Just hang in there for a few more months,” Lawrence says. “We’re working on getting more and more people vaccinated. The sooner we can, the sooner we can live in our new normal.” Washington University Physicians, physicians.wustl.edu

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St. Louis mentalist Rich Thompson crafts mind-reading entertainment to astonish and entertain the intelligent audience. He presents a combination of thought-provoking card work, mental manipulation, thought transfer and discovery of your past. An evening of stunning mentalism in your home, for you and your guests.

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THE TRIO

Gather ROUND By Nancy Robinson

Imagine one of these unexpected and engaging upholstered pieces in your entry hall or dressing room.

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With its graceful legs and sweeping curved backs, the Féraud conversation chaise is a revival of classic style. It features a black lacquer frame inset with Italian silverfinished rattan backs and Georgio upholstery fabric in the Nocturne colorway. (christopherguy.com)

Century Furniture’s Clara Tete-a-Tete is from the Windsor Smith Upholstery collection. “I can easily see shopping bags tossed on it in a dressing room or used as the perfect centerpiece to an entry where the family dog curls up waiting for frontdoor arrivals,” Smith says. (edwinpepper.com)

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Global Views’ Conversational rondel in vivid mustard-colored upholstery was designed by Julia Buckingham. It lends a playful presence to foyers and private nooks, and offers an engaging alternative to traditional seating. (savvyladue.com)

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GROOMING & GLAMOUR

Au Naturel By Amanda Dahl

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he Sudsy Soapery seeks to offer people the best options for going natural with their grooming and beauty products. Owners and product designers Jonathan and Kaycie Cook believe that using sustainablysourced products can dramatically improve your daily lifestyle. After all, that’s how it happened for the husband-and-wife duo. “I realized a bar of soap could be life-changing when my wife made her first batch,” Jonathan Cook says. “We made it in our kitchen. I stay clean longer [and], come to find out, it was actually good for my health. I [used to get] sick two or three times a year – [but] not since using the soap.” That first batch of Castile soap, the base ingredient of which is olive oil, inspired them to open The Sudsy Soapery in 2011. Today, the company sells in locations across the country. Locally, you can head to the Soulard Farmer’s Market on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to browse the Cooks’ goods. So what gives The Sudsy Soapery’s products healing-like properties? “Skin is the biggest organ on your body,” Kaycie Cook explains. “Every day, you’re putting irritants on your skin, and your body has to focus a lot of energy on healing that. You start washing yourself with something gentle, your body no longer has to focus on healing the skin every day.” The Sudsy Soapery’s collection also includes popular shave soaps, which offer thick suds to protect skin from nicks while also moisturizing it. “For men who have to shave every day for work, the routine becomes a passion,” Jonathan Cook says. “Every morning, it’s like a ritual. Our [shave] soap has filled a need for people that want a more natural shave, without all the synthetics.” “It [turns] such a mundane routine into pampering yourself,” Kaycie Cook adds, noting that women, too, can worry less about their skin drying out post-shave. The newest product in the brand’s lineup includes vegan stick deodorants, with zero of the chemical preservatives called parabens, aluminum and baking soda, which can irritate

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some skin types. The Cooks, who always strive to use sustainable ingredients and materials whenever possible, also hope to introduce shampoo bars that can pair with their top-selling product, the conditioner bar. “People are looking for a different treatment for their hair,” Jonathan Cook says. “They’re looking [to take up] less space in their shower. They’re looking for plastic-free and natural.” He adds: “It takes a lot of time to create something of quality that is going to last. Finding natural ingredients is sometimes difficult. It’s worth it in the end, for our customers and for us.”

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LANDSCAPE

AMAZING AGASTACHE By Pat Raven, Ph.D., with Julie Hess

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he genus Agastache (a′-gus-stash or -stash-ee) numbers among my favorites in the mint family. Sister to catmint and cousin of Salvia, the genus’ easy-to-grow plants seem equally at home in a perennial border or herb garden. Among the nearly two dozen species, all but one grow in North America. The “giant hyssops” varieties, from the northern cluster of native species, grow in the upper half of the U.S. and into Canada, with one species in Asia. The “hummingbird mints,” from the southerly cluster, feature native species found in the Southwest and Mexico. The botanical distinctions between the two clusters rank as minor – curving or straight anthers and small or large upper lips – but the cultural differences can be significant. The locally hardy giant hyssops tolerate a little shade, while hummingbird mints (treated as annuals) need hotter, drier spots to thrive. Also, blossoms often range in color to match their habitats, with colder blues and purples for the northern species

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and warm desert hues in the southern. All species and varieties act as pollinator magnets. Hundreds of bees, moths and butterflies at times flock to my blue flowered plants, with hummingbirds on the yellow, rose and red ones. Mix single plants in the flower border, or mass several along the dry side of a driveway; just make room for them somewhere, and your garden should come alive with winged visitors. Once in bloom, flowers continue until frost and, if deadheaded, become especially heavy. Other than a touch of powdery mildew if grown too close to an irrigation riser, these mints look excellent in any sunny garden. (Incidentally, the aromatic foliage, which deer detest, makes a great tea.) To encourage spring returns, plant Agastaches in drier spots on slopes or mounds. Mulch with dark gravel chips for drainage and winter heat gain. If no new growth occurs by April, replant with a new variety. Here are some varieties to consider: Hyssop Group. The lovely, large plants of the perennial Korean hyssop (A. rugose), anise

hyssop (A. foeniculum) and their hybrid, ‘Blue Fortune,’ all sport blue or violet flowers. A bright, yellow-leaved anise named Golden Jubilee adds another color dimension to a border. Black Adder, meanwhile, is a premium anise hyssop cultivar. All five look big and bold, with Popsiclestyle inflorescences on plants 2- to 4-feet tall and across. Hummingbird Mint Group. The Kudos series from Terra Nova was developed to provide dwarf, well-branched, disease-resistant and cold-hardy hummingbird mints. The series’ members have earned good reviews from trial gardens and would love to take a bow in your own garden this year, with elegant floral stems in Kudos Coral (bright), Ambrosia (soft coral), Red, Mandarin (orange), Gold, Yellow and Silver Blue. The Poquito series offers similar colors with more bold floral spikes. Also, watch for Tutti-Frutti, Desert Sunrise and Morello – hybrids of Mexican and Southwestern species. These smaller plants work very well to add a color punch to containers.

Espresso

Yourself By Amanda Dahl | Photos courtesy of JORD

One shOuld always make time fOr a quality cup Of cOffee, as a unique new lOcal partnership reminds us.

here’s a whole “latte” love that went into the latest collection from JORD, a groundbreaking designer of premium accessories. Based in St. Louis, the company, which is best known for its stylish wooden watches, took a favorite beverage and turned it into a chic timepiece by partnering with Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Co. for the Barista Collection. “Our brand was primarily known for and focused on [making] watches from wood,” says Salman Shah, JORD’s founder and lead watch designer. “The brand has a global name now, so we’re looking to get into alternative materials that are natural.” The idea was sparked during a coffee date with Shah’s friend Frank McGinty, director of sales and marketing at Kaldi’s. But Shah admits the initial notion for turning everyone’s beloved brew into an accessory at first sounded outlandish – even to its creator. “Really, over just talks and coffee, I had this crazy idea that I wanted to try to put coffee inside of a timepiece,” Shah remembers. “It was a rigorous process, and something that I know had never been done before. That’s what our brand likes to do – create products of natural materials that are unique.”

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If it weren’t for his hometown, Shah says he might not have seen the same level of success in turning the dream into a concrete concept. “This is a close-knit city,” the St. Louis native says. “Especially with everything going on in the global environment, [the city’s] become closer. Kaldi’s is a local company. I personally drink and love their coffee. Once we started talking about the idea, I felt like it was the perfect fit. They were all so willing and interested in trying to produce a product like this. “In the [research and development] process, it was a lot of backand-forth, a lot of testing, getting a lot of materials from them, asking questions and things like that. The St. Louis-born aspect really showed.” Shah collaborated with JORD’s internal industrial designer through every step of the creation process to “see what we can do and develop what hasn’t been done before,” he says. The coffee bean required a new process to meld it into a timepiece, due to its size. JORD’s machines needed to be able to create the outer casing of the watch or rings around its bezel, without breaking the material. Their solution? “We took some processes from other products that we have and meshed those technologies together,” Shah explains. “We have a process called RIST, which stands for ‘resin-infused stabilization technology.’ That technology forces the resin into the pores of [our] wood [watches]. With the beans, we begin with that process and cast them into a block that is then machined down into parts of the watch. It was worth the wait.” The collection, named as a nod to the baristas who prep and serve cups of java joy, uses the signature espresso 700 blend from Kaldi’s, a medium-roast variety that combines flavors of chocolate and caramel, with fruity notes. “We felt [the name] was something that would really stick with the coffee lovers of the world,” Shah says. “We put the goat on the front of the dial, the trademark for Kaldi’s Coffee. One of the things we did, if you notice on the dial, is different colors along the time. Those are the

roasting cycle – how a bean, over time, changes colors. It’s truly something different.” After developing the perfectly brewed accessory, what’s next for JORD? The premium designer of hand-crafted goods promises another novel timepiece that will focus on the dive industry, soon to be launched through a Kickstarter campaign. In the meantime, Shah continues to look for natural and reclaimed materials to use in accessories that will inspire the fashion world. “When we launched into the wooden watch game, it was us and very few players,” he says. “All the products we design have that wow factor. That’s always the biggest thing: developing a product with quality. A collector’s piece.” JORD, 844-888-5673, jord.co

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS ST. LOUIS

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onnections to Success hosted its annual Tribute to Success fundraiser in March and celebrated “change-makers” in the metro area. The fundraiser involved two events: an exclusive, in-person reception and a virtual fundraiser. During the in-person event at AUDRA Atelier in Ladue, Connections to Success CEO Ruth Lee announced an exciting partnership with designer Audra Noyes, a Saint Louis Fashion Incubator success story who has expanded her brand’s reach nationwide. With Noyes serving as a Dress for Success Midwest affiliate, the partnership will support women aspiring to achieve economic independence and encourage others to shop for a cause. The event also recognized the Tribute to Success 2021 honorees who have demonstrated leadership, compassion and hope, and honored Jana M. Gamble, a St. Louis-based author and public speaker, with the Dennis and Judy Jones Lifetime Achievement Award. Kathy Lambert, founder and former CEO of Connections to Success, provided the evening’s keynote address. Visit LADUENEWS.COM to see more fabulous photos from this event!

Like so many across our organization, I came to Connections to Success because I believe in the power of creating innovative programs that assist deserving families achieve their dreams of achieving economic independence. The mission of Connections to Success is to inspire individuals to realize their dreams and achieve economic independence by providing hope, resources and a plan. – RUTH LEE, CEO 38 April 16, 2021 | LadueNews.com

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Hits It Out of the Park By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon

elebrating its 10th year in 2021, the Homers for Health fundraising program provides enormous support for SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation, which in turn helps fund advanced medical technology, research with Saint Louis University and various therapy programs. “Working with the St. Louis Cardinals continues to bring an element of fun to the program, while keeping our donors engaged throughout the baseball season,” explains Sandy Koller, chief philanthropy officer with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation. “Through Homers for Health, fans help Cardinal Glennon kids get ‘back in the game’ by making either a one-time gift or a pledge per home run of 25 cents and up.” Homers for Health began when Leslee Holliday, wife of former St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday, joined the foundation’s board of governors and founded the program alongside her husband. Since then, pledges have come in from across the U.S. and around the world thanks to the word-of-mouth from friends and family in the metro area. Funds raised have allowed SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital to upgrade equipment and facilities, expand supportive programming and participate in the latest research and clinical trials. Since Homers for Health aligns with the baseball season, the shutdowns that hit in 2020 meant the program had to pivot quickly. Innovative solutions included switching to virtual programs, with gifts delivered to donors ahead of time for a special evening at home, and substituting a number that has significance for the hospital for the number of home runs hit for the season. “The number we chose was 195, the number of beds at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon,” Koller says. “This gave us the opportunity to focus our messaging on how the Homers for Health program benefits our patients.”

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SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation has begun collecting pledges for this year’s Homers for Health. You can donate – as well as learn more about the program and how the money benefits children and families in the region – at homersforhealth.org. “Thanks to the support of so many, we are able to provide the best clinical care without regard for a family’s ability to pay for services,” Koller concludes. “We are so grateful to all who have supported the hospital and the children and families in our care.” SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation, 3800 Park Ave., St. Louis, 314-577-5605, glennon.org

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DINNER TO GO

Pizzeria da Gloria By Mabel Suen

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izzeria da Gloria, which opened last fall in St. Louis’ The Hill neighborhood, features nine wood-fired pizzas for curbside pickup and delivery via online ordering. For passionate pizzaiolo Joe Kurowski, the eatery marks the culmination of his culinary studies in Italy and time spent honing his craft in New York City pizza kitchens. “I’ve always loved making pizza,” says Kurowski, who named the pizzeria after his late grandmother, “but this one family trip to Italy, we cooked in a big old wood-fired oven – and that was a transformative experience.” Kurowski went on to attend a pizza master class in Rome with esteemed pizzaiolo Gabriele Bonci (whose namesake restaurants are located not only in that city but also in Chicago and Miami). Inspired by what he learned, Kurowski then moved to the Big Apple for an apprenticeship at Fornino in Brooklyn. Subsequent gigs in the pizza-making

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world included stints at Pizzeria dal Presidente in Naples, Italy, Marta in Manhattan and Speedy Romeo in Brooklyn, among others. With Pizzeria da Gloria’s introductory menu, Kurowski offers his personal take on what he’s learned and developed over the years. Unique offerings include the Bonci, which features roasted eggplant (thin-sliced on a mandoline), finished with garlic chile oil and parsley. “I like to say it’s American pizza as far as ingredients go but made with Italian sensibilities,” Kurowski says. For his long-fermented, naturally leavened dough, Kurowski uses malted artisanal spring wheat flour from Utah’s Central Milling. The pizzas bake in a Pavesi Forni Modena single-stone floor oven from Italy heated to 700 to 750 degrees. At Pizzeria da Gloria, mozzarella is stretched daily from curd and used on such offerings as a mushroom pizza with white wine-lemon

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THE WINE LIFE By Stanley Browne

2 ‌ 016 BALBÁS Grapes: 90% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Location: Ribera del Duero, Spain Owner: The Balbás family Winemaker: Juan José Balbás Approximate Retail Price: $28 Website: balbas.es TASTING NOTES Color: Dark ruby, unfiltered and slightly hazy with a thin meniscus and slight gradation from the rim Aroma: Slightly smoky at first, giving way to ripe black cherry, brûlée and molasses Taste: Medium- to full-bodied, loaded with luscious ripe red fruits, a hint of dusty earthiness, good acidity and a lingering, pleasant finish

ibera del Duero, located in the region of Castilla y León in Spain, has a winemaking history that dates back two

millennia. However, winemaking as we know it did not reach the area until the arrival of Benedictine monks from Burgundy in the 12th century. In 1982, this wine region officially became a D.O. (Denominación de Origen, “Designation of Origin”), marking it as one of many growing wine regions in Spain. It is known for its tempranillo, the most common red varietal in Spain. In Ribera del Duero, locals refer to the varietal as tinto fino. The region is now home to 270 wineries with 55,000 acres planted to vine along 70 miles of the Douro River. The elevation and drastic climate create a perfect environment for tempranillo and other thick-skinned grapes to develop complex flavor components while still on the vine. This allows for the potential to create age-worthy wines with as much depth and complexity as any good Bordeaux or brunello di Montalcino, though typically

at a much more affordable price. Founded by pioneer Abundio Balbás, the Balbás family’s winery has been producing vintages in Ribera del Duero since 1777. Although many tempranillo producers throughout Spain have adopted a more “new world” style of wine, which can be darker in color with bigger fruit and is usually meant to be consumed young, the Balbás family style remains more “old world,” with softer fruit enhanced with dusty earthiness, pepper and other spices, and detectable oak, which allows a hypnotic depth to their wines and an always pleasant experience. Food Pairings: Although perfectly paired with a wide range of meats, this wine also pairs well with charcuterie and cheeses, heavy soups, flatbreads and tapas.

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Come One, Come All! By Brittany Nay | Photo courtesy of The Big Top and Circus Flora

‌ he Big Top is back! T In March, with safety measures in place, the Kranzberg Arts Foundation erected and reopened the beloved red-and-white tent in the heart of St. Louis’ Grand Center district. The multi-use venue boasts a myriad of upgrades to enhance spectators’ experience during its full new schedule of entertainment provided by local and national arts organizations through the end of the year. The versatile arts space will host a wide spectrum of events by St. Lou Fringe Festival; awardwinning music groups, such as Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band in April; lauded local troupes, including Big Muddy Dance Company in May and Dance St. Louis in June; and its mainstay, St. Louis’ one-ring circus act, Circus Flora, this October. Chris Hansen, the foundation’s executive director, recently shared more with LN about what’s on tap under The Big Top this year: How does it feel to reopen The Big

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Top following its closure during the coronaviral pandemic? We are thrilled to bring one of St. Louis’ favorite venues back to life this year with an exciting array of world-class entertainment that our audiences have been desperately craving. With a limited capacity and our proven COVID-19 mitigation policies in place, we will provide a safe and comfortable experience for our guests. Tell us about the events coming to the venue this year. Events will range from national to local concerts, dance productions, operas, theatricals, special events and, of course, the return of Circus Flora, which will host their main stage show in October. Describe The Big Top’s upgrades. We have added a wide range of new COVID-19 mitigation infrastructure; a new state-of-theart sound, light and staging package; new

backstage dressing rooms; indoor restrooms; and new sound-attenuation soft goods, as well as contactless ticketing and concessions systems. What is different about experiencing a live performance at The Big Top? The Big Top is one of the most unique performances and event spaces in the world. Audiences are transcended into the majestic outdoor environment with the creature comforts and production values of traditional theaters and event spaces, but with stunning views, depth and creative history that can only be found and felt under The Big Top. What can audiences expect from the venue and its events this season? Audiences should expect to mask up and have fun!

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Way By Bryan A. Hollerbach Photos courtesy of the Pulitzer Arts Foundation

One Of the metrO area’s mOst prOminent museums Opens an Outside exhibitiOn Originating frOm the big apple.

n Saturday, April 17, the Pulitzer Arts Foundation will unveil an intriguing outdoor exhibition, a sculptural installation titled “Chloë Bass: Wayfinding,” scheduled to run through Halloween. The website of the cultural landmark in St. Louis’ Covenant BluGrand Center neighborhood describes Bass as “a New York-based artist who works in performance, publications, installation and social spaces, using daily life as a subject for deep research into scales of human intimacy.” “Wayfinding,” that background expands, “takes inspiration from public wayfinding signage,” before continuing that Bass “wrote the texts and sourced the edited archival images presented on more than 30 sculptures that will be installed across the Pulitzer’s outdoor spaces. “The works comprising the exhibition are organized into four ‘strands,’ each anchored by a billboard that poses a question by the artist concerning human emotions, from intimacy and desire to anxiety and loss.” “Wayfinding” marks the first institutional solo exhibition by Bass, an assistant professor of art at Queens College, CUNY. In addition to the features previously noted, it incorporates a site-specific audio element accessible via a call-in telephone number, according to the museum background. Joining Bass in narrating that element are three metro area talents: artist Damon Davis, poet/storyteller/podcaster Cheeraz Gormon and theatrical powerhouse Ron Himes, the founder and producing director of The St. Louis Black Repertory. Kristin Fleischmann Brewer, the Pulitzer’s deputy director of public engagement, organized the installation with Joshua Peder Stulen, the museum’s assistant curator of public projects and engagement. Brewer relates that the motivation for bringing “Wayfinding” to the metro area from New York City, where it launched in 2019, “was to install a public art exhibition that can offer space for reflection and joy. As a museum, we are committed to supporting artists whose work is meaningful and relevant to our time and place.” The sculptures, poetic texts and images that constitute “Wayfinding,” Brewer continues, “intensify everyday moments. Emerging out of Bass’ third phase of research on patterns of human intimacy, which investigates the scale of immediate families, the images and texts have taken on new meanings one year into a global pandemic.” In short, reflecting the dire impact of COVID-19, the installation involves not only an aesthetic inspiration but also a humanitarian one: “Statements like ‘How Much of Care Is Patience?’ resonate more now than ever. Installing an outdoor exhibition will also hopefully increase accessibility for individuals who may not necessarily feel comfortable seeing art indoors just yet. Our hope is that the exhibition will offer a moment for visitors and residents in our neighborhood to pause, contemplate and find respite.” In a mind-boggling fashion, according to Bass’ website, the Pulitzer installation constitutes just one of three subsidiary

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components of a project titled Obligation to Others Holds Me in My Place. “Wayfinding” and the other two subsidiaries operate at the familial level, as noted; two precursors centered on the self and on pairs. Moreover, Bass’ curriculum vitae notes that the artist plans to continue increasing the overview of Obligation to Others till she’s “working at the scale of the metropolis.” Also as noted, “Wayfinding” debuted in New York City, in the storied Manhattan Island neighborhood of Harlem. More specifically, the installation (then sited in the almost 23-acre St. Nicholas Park) originated at The Studio Museum in Harlem, where Legacy Russell serves as associate curator of exhibitions. “The response to ‘Wayfinding’ in Harlem was deeply inspiring,” Russell relates. “Pre-pandemic, people traveled from all over to see the exhibition and found new ways of making connections between their lived experiences and the lyricism, longing and desire bound up within the querying and framework of ‘wayfinding’ as a form of personal journeying.” Russell adds that the installation proved a genuine balm in one of the nation’s states most brutalized by the novel coronavirus: “Across 2020, ‘Wayfinding’ became one of a select number of ‘open’ art projects to visit in New York when institutions were at limited capacity or closed entirely in response to COVID-19. “The acuity and vision of this monumental project were timely and intersected with great care with what so many were thinking and feeling throughout the year. Chloë’s prompts, questions and insights posed by the project created poetic and resonant intersections with the ongoing cultural, social and political landscape.” Pulitzer Arts Foundation, 3716 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, 314-754-1850, pulitzerarts.org

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JC PAINTS

Interior/Exterior Painting Reliable & Clean Reasonable, Fully Insured Call John now for a Free Estimate!

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Piano Tuning Bill McGreevy Piano Technician and Guild Associate Member

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Trees

Tree Service Professionals. Trimming, Deadwooding, Reduction, Removals, Stump Grinding, Year Round Service, Insured. Call Michael Baumann 636-375-2812 for a free estimate & property inspection. You'll be glad you called!

Trees Trees Trimmed & Removed

GILLS

CONCRETE WORK

TREE SERVICE

Any Type, Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates, Over 40yrs Experience.

Painting

ASTON- PARKER PAINTING

McGreevy

Numerous Credentials, 11yrs in Business. Portion of proceeds go to charity. Call/Email

For Free Estimates call Keith at 314-422-0241 or e-mail at

Outdoor Living Experts

BABLER STATE PARK ESTATE

Patti’s Pet Sitting in your home

Landscape Design & Planting; Spring Clean Up, Weeding, Mulch, Tree/Shrub Trimming & Removal; Stone Walls & Walkways, Patios, Borders; Drainage Solutions; Aeration, Overseeding, Fertilization

Since 2001

Services

Rare opportunity to acquire the only privately owned property in Babler. A 1400 foot deeded access road leads to 22 acres surrounded by the park. Older single story home and several out buildings are in use. Create the park of your dreams. Private seller. By appointment only. $1,450,000. For more info. call John O’Neil (314) 378-3109

LANDSCAPE DESIGN, PLANTING, & MAINTENANCE

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Real Estate For Sale

Call 314-225-6940 or 314-688-9792

• Stone Retaining Walls • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

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Tuckpointing

Brick & stone, custom color pool caulking, drive-way power washing & caulking. All credit cards accepted. No deposit required,A+BBB rating.Angie’s List 2011, 2017 and 2020 Service Award Recipient.

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Quality Since 1916 A Name You Can Trust New Work • Repair • Remodeling • Water Heaters • Sewer & Drain • Backflow Device Testing. 314-962-0956

No Job Too Small • Residential, Commercial Insured for your protection

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Vacation Rentals

Wanted

NAPLES FLORIDA RENTAL Walk To Beach, Golf, Tennis

BUYING TOYS

BREAKING NEWS…

1960-1990s TOYS, I LOVE COLLECTIONS! ACTION FIGURES, STAR WARS, HEMAN MONSTERS, ETC.

Bartel’s Desperately Need Diamonds Free verbal appraisals available by our certified GIA Gemologist.

314-495-4095

Wanted

314-991-1999 1.50ct d diamonds d and d llarger to supply l our national customer base, and will pay an extra premium price to fill that demand. We are also looking to purchase at premium prices, 1ct-10ct diamonds any shape, gentlemen’s Rolex, Patek Philippe watches, etc. and signed jewelry by Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, etc. Will pay cash, check or bank wire.

BARTEL’S ESTATE GALLERY

St. Louis, New York, Palm Beach 10411 Clayton Road, Ste. 101 Le Chateau Village • Frotenac, MO 63131

3BR, 2BA, 2365sq.ft. Beautiful Ranch Home. 1.5 miles to 5th Ave. S, Old Naples, Shopping and Restaurants. Fully Equipped Kitchen, Jacuzzi Tub, Screened-in Lanai, Heated Pool and Spa, Washer/Dryer, Half Acre Lot, Fenced Yard, Garage. Cable, Internet, WiFi, Phone. Dogs welcome upon owners approval. Call for availability 314-276-7437

Trees

SERIOUS COLLECTOR & HISTORIAN Will Pay Top $ for WWII Military Relic's, , Swords, Daggers, Metals, Badges, Hats, Helmets, Flags & Guns. Call 314-249-5369

Tuckpointing

MASSEY TUCKPOINTING Complete Tree Service for Residential & Commercial • Tree Pruning & Removal • Plant Healthcare Program • Deadwooding • Stump Grinding, • Deep Root Fertilization, • Cabling & Storm Cleanup ISA Certified Arborists Brad Meyer MW-5286A Doug Beckmann MW-5755A Teresa Hessel MW-5754A Free Estimate • Fully Insured

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Tuckpointing, Chimney and Brick Repair, Caulking, Chimney Sweeping and Flue Re-lining. BBB A+ and 2013 Torch Award.

Call 314-200-9488 Wanted A Christian woman of integrity NEEDS A CAR to transport her elderly sick mother to doctors appointments & other essential needs. It would be a blessing, 314-397-5468

Tuckpointing

M. Galati, LLC Tuckpointing

TUCKPOINTING

Spot or Entire Home

Color Match Experts Power Washing

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MIRELLI LLC

Family Owned and Operted In Service Since 1991 Complete houses, spotpointing with color match, chimney, repair/rebuilds, brick/stone repair, foundation repair.

Owner on site to insure CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

BBB TORCH AWARD RECIPIENT. SUPER SERVICE AWARD '05-'20.

No Job Too Small • 35yrs Exp. Senior Discount • Fully Insured

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To place an ad, call: 314-269-8810 or email: classified@laduenews.com

Arrowheads & Indian Artifacts! Clayton executive loves the hobby! Buying collections, answering questions, & looking for properties to buy/lease to look on within 45min of Clayton that have a good concentration of arrowheads 314-608-2692

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#1 Office in the #1 cOmpany in the State Of miSSOuri Call Our Professional Team for All Your Real Estate Needs – 636-394-9300 Let Us Manage the Details, While you Live The Dream! Under ContraCt!

419 Clayheath Court Ballwin • $325,000 Debbie Midgley 314-610-7519

Under ContraCt!

14748 Timberbluff Drive Chesterfield • $585,000 Debbie Midgley 314-610-7519

Under ContraCt!

1515 Mallard Landing Court Chesterfield • $615,000 Debbie Midgley 314-610-7519

15.5 aCre residential, Can Be sUBdivided

1916 Shiloh Oaks Wildwood • $650,000 Etty Masoumy 314-406-3331

Coming soon

9 Andre Drive Des Peres • $1,495,000 Mary Beth Benes 314-707-7761

14766 Schoettler Grove Court Chesterfield • $1,219,000 Mary Beth Benes 314-707-7761

18109 Baskin Farm Wildwood Mary Beth Benes 314-707-7761

new home to Be BUilt

Under ContraCt!

1249 Tammany Lane Town & Country • $775,000 Etty Masoumy 314-406-3331

new PriCe!

3 Serendipity Circle Town & Country • $3,950,000 Mary Beth Benes 314-707-7761

1065 Woodfield Estates Drive Town & Country • $890,000 Kathleen Woodworth 314-308-0534

north FaCing 5 Bed,3.5Bath, 1 aCre

16291 Upper Ridge Circle Chesterfield • $619,900 Kathy & Mary Gettinger 636-284-0990/314-378-3173

345 Upper Conway Estates Town & Country • $1,788,600 Carla Borgard 314-581-2744

816 S. Hanley Road, 11D Clayton • $430,000 The Susie O. Johnson Team 314-283-7355

12372 South 40 Drive Town & Country • $775,000 Laura MacDonald Team 314-285-3160

318 Simmons Webster Grove • $1,180,000 Marcia Thudium 314-258-1327

36 Sackston Woods Creve Coeur • $925,000 Margie Kerckhoff 314-616-7644

1 Forest Club Clarkson Valley • $659,900 The Dyer Kutryb Group 636-459-8513/314-494-79791

5 Oakleigh Lane Ladue • $2,250,000 Courtney Kallial 314-599-3797

2569 Valley Oaks Estates Wildwood • $549,000 Courtney Kallial 314-599-3797

8032 Orlando Clayton • $820,000 Courtney Kallial 314-599-3797

JUst sold!

178 S. Mason Road Creve Coeur • $700,000 Laura Cutting Arnold & Vicki Cutting 636448-7824/314-409-7601

17283 Courtyard Mill Lane Chesterfield • $2,100,000 Laura Cutting Arnold & Vicki Cutting 636448-7824/314-409-7601

14011 Baywood Villages Chesterfield • $415,000 Laura Cutting Arnold & Vicki Cutting 636448-7824/314-409-7601

724 Deer Vue Lane Fenton • $1,100,000 Scott Herman 314-803-4130

1204 Walnut Hill Farm Drive Chesterfield • $1,050,000 Cindy DeBrecht 314-482-0393

23 Bogey Club Lane St. Charles • $789,000 Teddy Johnlikes 314-452-1885

1876 Spring Mill Creek St. Charles • $995,000 Teddy Johnlikes 314-452-1885

6 Dorothy Ann Court St. Charles • $988,000 Teddy Johnlikes 314-452-1885

5319 Lancelot Drive Weldon Spring • $1,239,000 Teddy Johnlikes 314-452-1885

307 Gateview Drive Wentzville • $749,000 Teddy Johnlikes 314-452-1885

Today we are more than ever reminded of the importance of HOME. Thinking About Making A Move? Listing Inventory Is Low And Buyer Demand Is High, NOW May Be The Time To Put Your Home On The Market!

MAKE AN EXTRAORDINARY PROPOSAL.

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