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7747 Maryland Ave. Clayton, MO

Over 6,100 sq. ft. of luxurious living!

A once in a lifetime opportunity awaits in coveted Old Town Clayton! Just steps away from restaurants, shops and parks is your own private oasis, offering breath-taking views of the Clayton skyline, sitting on a rare double-lot with 6,113 sq.ft. of luxurious living space. Sophisticated and chic. Light flooded rooms overlook peaceful pool, lush gardens and charming guest house. The main home exudes a smooth soft contemporary style offering 5,587 sq.ft. of finished living space. Striking architectural lines compliment the bright open floorplan with wide plank maple floors, 4 fireplaces and unparalleled finishes throughout. Living and Dining spaces flow beautifully into the Kitchen, featuring premiere stainless appliances, granite, and custom cabinets by Classic Woodworking. The Kitchen opens to an inviting Hearth Rm and Breakfast Room with sliding glass entries for that indoor/outdoor feel where you can experience the relaxing sound of a fountain just steps away. A fantastic floorplan for entertaining, but a great place to relax with family and friends. Impressive Primary Suite w/a fireplace and private deck overlooking the pool, also boasts a truly uniquely beautiful Birdseye maple closet/changing room area. Two additional bedrooms upstairs, one now is a home office, and the other spans the width of the house with a huge deck and spectacular views! For laundry you can use the elevator, but you do not need to with laundry areas on two floors. The Zen pool and patios with a stunning gas fire-feature surround an inviting guest house w/526 sq.ft., with its own drive, bedroom, sitting/T.V. area and bath. Think of the many possibilities for that space! Property consists of 7747 and 7741. This is your chance to experience true luxury living in a uniquely private but walkable Clayton home. 7747 Maryland Avenue. . .welcome home.

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HELPING HANDS

LN’s Charity Awards honor Equus Rescue and Therapy, the Missouri Eating Disorders Association, Rock Steady Boxing STL-Fenton, Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund and the St. Louis Area Foodbank.

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Health Notes Innovation Hub Lessons Learned Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Medicinal Cannabis FEATURE: Charity Awards

Gatherings & Goodwill

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Design & Décor EMPOWERING REFUGEES LN contributor Alecia Humphreys chats with Jen Owens about Forai, a nonprofit dedicated to employing and empowering female refugees.

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Cardinal Ritter Senior Services

Rossman School The Cabaret Project of St. Louis

Arts & Culture

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The Trio Grooming & Glamour Landscape FEATURE: Forai

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Local Eats Show & Tell Arts Speak FEATURE: Monuments and Memorials

Local historians discuss with LN contributor Brittany Nay why so much conversation and debate surround monuments and memorials locally, regionally and nationally.

The Saint Louis Art Museum is celebrating the acquisition of more than 800 works from the collection of former St. Louis Cardinals player Ted Simmons and his wife, Maryanne Ellison Simmons. Learn more about this definitive collection of contemporary art on Page 10. Pictured: Enrique Chagoya, American (born Mexico), born 1953; “La-K-La-K,” 1986; charcoal and pastel; 80 by 79¾ inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of Ted L. and Maryanne Ellison Simmons; and funds given by the Marian Cronheim Trust for Prints and Drawings, Museum Purchase, Friends Fund, The Sidney S. and Sadie Cohen Print Purchase Fund, and the Eliza McMillan Purchase Fund 490:2020; © Enrique Chagoya.

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FEATURED LISTINGS

1. 9847 Waterbury Drive • Ladue

NEW LISTING! Both rooms flanking the generous entrance foyer are framed with high box bay ceilings and custom moldings while providing flexible and modern live-ability as they adjoin the open kitchen, dining room, and hearth room. Expansive views of the lush backyard, patio, and pool is like you are at your own private club. $1,299,000

2. 8829 White Avenue • Brentwood

4. 312 N. Meramec Ave #101 • Clayton

NEW LISTING! Expansive open floor plan on the 1st-floor combines, living room, family room with a gas fireplace, breakfast area, bar/wine area with beverage cooler, walk-in pantry and custom kitchen that enjoy a view of the meticulously maintained large backyard and patio with custom fire pit. $790,000

3. 7034 Cornell Avenue • U. City

1. 9847 Waterbury Drive • Ladue

NEW LISTING! This quintessential University City treasure exudes charm from first glimpse. Leaded and stained-glass windows allow the sun to highlight special features-a handsome stone fireplace, shining wood floors, arched doorways, and more. $499,000

5. 1161 Arroya Trail • Ellisville

4. 312 N. Meramec Ave #101 • Clayton

This main-level two-bed, two-bath condo sits in an ideal location. Great floor plan offers a large living space with built-in bookshelves, a gas fireplace and access to the covered deck that overlooks the tranquil pool area. $579,900

5. 1161 Arroya Trail • Ellisville

NEW LISTING! This brick ranch is perfectly maintained inside and out. Inside features hardwood flooring throughout and a terrific vaulted great room with gas fireplace. Outside includes an oversized deck and a gorgeous lawn plus a new concrete porch and walk. $359,900

6. 22 Danfield Road • Ladue 2. 8829 White Avenue • Brentwood

NEW LISTING! On the main level, there is a large living room with a beautiful gas fireplace, a dining room, an office area, and second living room/den addition put on by the owners, which is the perfect spot to look out onto the beautifully set backyard.

Offered in conjunction with the lot 23 Danfield Road. $799,000

6. 22 Danfield Road • Ladue

7. 751 W. Kirkham Ave • Glendale

NEW LISTING! Every room has been thoughtfully decorated and maintained from the living room with gorgeous built-ins surrounding the fireplace to the cute-cute kitchen with contrasting coffee bar complete with butcher block counter, and the large ‘L’ shaped family room in the lower level. $349,900

8. 13 Country Club Terrace • Glendale 3. 7034 Cornell Avenue • U. City

7. 751 W. Kirkham Ave • Glendale

8. 13 Country Club Terr • Glendale

ADDITIONAL AREA LISTINGS 7634 Westmoreland Avenue (Clayton) 9847 Waterbury Drive (Ladue) 232 N. Kingshighway Blvd #908 (St. Louis) 309 Planthurst Road (Webster Groves) 11925 Santino Court (Creve Coeur) 108 North Bemiston Ave (Clayton) 22 Danfield Road (Ladue) 8829 White Avenue (Brentwood) 8115 Pershing Avenue (Clayton) 20 Harvestglen Court (Creve Coeur) 411 Lennore Avenue (Oakland) 900 S. Meramec Avenue (Clayton) 225 N. Central Ave (Clayton) 23 Danfield Road (Ladue) 125 E. Clinton Place #3C (Kirkwood) 312 N. Meramec Ave #101 (Clayton) 7034 Cornell Avenue (U. City) 5720 Westminster Place (St. Louis) 8845 Paragon Circle (Grantwood Village) 13 Country Club Terrace (Glendale) 2 Rolling Meadows Ct (St. Charles) 200 S. Brentwood #15D (Clayton)

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3937 Humphrey Street (St. Louis) 4534 Shenandoah Avenue (St. Louis) 6551 Pernod Avenue (St. Louis) 1075 Eaglepass Court (Chesterfield) 1005 Mississippi Avenue #E (St. Louis) 6741 Waldemar Avenue (St. Louis) 1161 Arroya Trail (Ellisville) 751 W. Kirkham Ave (Glendale) 5137 Pattison Avenue (St. Louis) 8910 Bridgeport Ave (Brentwood) 7909 Blackberry Avenue (U. City) 7582 Blackberry Avenue (U. City) 2527 Blackforest Drive (St. Louis) 816 S. Hanley Road #6B (Clayton) 7311 Flora Avenue (Maplewood) 8734 Covington Court (Brentwood) 14 Bellerive Acres (Bellerive) 1241 Strassner Drive #1406 (Brentwood) 112 E. Bodley Avenue #201 (Kirkwood) 9145 N. Swan Circle (Brentwood) 3517 Pennsylvania Avenue (U. City) 706 Oak Avenue (Valley Park)

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NEW LISTING! This lovely and spacious condo is within walking distance to downtown Kirkwood. This second-floor unit offers vaulted ceilings in the main living space with arched double sliding doors that lead to the deck. $399,900

924 Poinsetta Lane • Kirkwood A BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED 3-YEAR NEW CUSTOM-BUILT HOME! The heart of the home is the stunning open floor plan with plenty of natural light, great room with ship-lap flanked gas fireplace, generous dining room, and gourmet kitchen with white/gray shaker custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, kitchen-aid appliances, and 10-ft center island. $899,900

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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Ladue News’ annual Charity Awards not only honor nonprofits serving the metro area but also give a glimpse into the often unseen struggles of local residents.

Featured on Pages 22 and 23, the Missouri Eating Disorders Association aims to help those with an eating disorder and bolster their support system.

Also serving people with challenging illnesses, Rock Steady Boxing STL-Fenton, featured on Pages 24 and 25, provides a community for those fighting Parkinson’s disease.

Taking a unique approach to rehabilitation, Equus Rescue and Therapy gives hope to horses and people with traumatic pasts, as described on Pages 20 and 21.

Starting on Page 28, the president and CEO of the St. Louis Area Foodbank explains why a public pantry on its own can’t solve all of the problems a food-insecure family or individual might face. In hopes to help in a more holistic manner, the local food bank offers a variety of services.

And starting on Page 26, the story of Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund illustrates how a few community leaders united to uplift countless families – because they knew that their collective impact would be greater than what they might do alone.

Stay curious,

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

13020 Masonview Court | NEW LISTING Town and Country | $4,800,000

NEW LISTINGS

15226 BRIGHTFIELD MANOR DRIVE, Chesterfield.

Great value! Me�culously maintained one owner home

13020 MASONVIEW COURT, Town and Country.

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$4,800,000

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$1,650,000

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$249,000

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5900 MCPHERSON AVENUE, UNIT 3E, St. Louis City.

562 DEER VALLEY COURT, St. Albans. Spectacular

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13 WESTMORELAND PLACE, CWE. $2,600,000 8155 STRATFORD DRIVE, Clayton. $2,395,000 48 PORTLAND PLACE, CWE. $1,869,000 147 GAY AVENUE, Clayton. $1,799,000 564 MOREL COURT, St. Albans. $1,379,000 25 DWYER PLACE, Ladue. $1,099,000 7359 MARYLAND AVENUE, University City. $1,099,000

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562 Deer Valley Court | NEW LISTING St. Albans | $1,245,000

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ON THE COVER SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM

Introducing a

Star Collection F

By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Saint Louis Art Museum

or more than 20 years, former St. Louis Cardinals catcher and Hall of Famer Ted Simmons has been collecting contemporary art with his wife, Maryanne Ellison Simmons, a master printer and publisher of fine art. Together, the couple has collected more than 800 works on paper, and in 2020, they approached the Saint Louis Art Museum for a joint purchasegift of the collection.

“They’d had such a great experience in St. Louis and felt very welcomed and really wanted to give back,” explains curator Andrea Ferber. “We’ve been cataloging it since 2020.”

Now the museum is introducing this newly acquired collection with an exhibition titled “Catching the Moment,” running from June 26 through Sept. 11. The exhibition will showcase about 200 works in the overall collection and expose the breadth of contemporary art.

“There is no answer to ‘What is contemporary art?,’ and this is an invitation to engage with that,” says curator Clare Kobasa.

“This exhibit reflects the multiplicity and variety of contemporary art. The wealth of ways of looking at the world – these are all artists Tom Huck, American, born 1971; “The Great War-Madillo (For A.D.)”, that have transformed how I see things.”

2017; chiaroscuro woodcut; sheet: 16 1/2 x 18 1/8 inches, image: 14 3/8 inches x 16 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of Ted L. and The exhibition goes into depth with Maryanne Ellison Simmons; and funds given by the Marian Cronheim certain artists, including Missouri printmaker Trust for Prints and Drawings, Museum Purchase, Friends Fund, The Sidney S. and Sadie Cohen Print Purchase Fund, and the Eliza and satirist Tom Huck, Mexican American McMillan Purchase Fund 717:2020; © Tom Huck Enrique Chagoya and one of Maryanne Ellison Simmons’ colleagues, native artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. Each artist’s work follows how that artist saw the surrounding world at the time and in the place he or she was were living.

“One artist I have loved getting to know her work is Lilliana Porter, an Argentinian artist,” Kobasa adds. “She uses small figurines she’s gotten from flea markets and other places over the years. She calls them her cast of characters and builds narratives around them.”

There is an audio guide to the exhibition where artists and scholars – as well as Ted and Maryanne Ellison Simmons themselves – speak about the works as you tour; it is also available online. Kobasa and Ferber encourage exploration of the collection through videos, essays and interviews, available through the website’s study room.

“These works are all staying at SLAM – they will be assessable even after the exhibit is over,” Kobasa concludes. “This is the opening of the collection and the beginning of a long and fruitful access to this art.”

Saint Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, 314-721-0072, slam.org

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Tony Fitzpatrick, American, born 1958; “‘C’”, 2012; etching; plate: 7 x 5 inches, sheet: 11 x 9 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of Ted L. and Maryanne Ellison Simmons; and funds given by the Marian Cronheim Trust for Prints and Drawings, Museum Purchase, Friends Fund, The Sidney S. and Sadie Cohen Print Purchase Fund, and the Eliza McMillan Purchase Fund 564:2020; © Tony Fitzpatrick Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Enrolled Salish, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation, MT, born 1940; “Cowboys and Indians, Made in America”, 1995; collagraph; image: 71 3/8 x 47 1/4 inches , sheet: 77 5/8 x 53 3/8 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of Ted L. and Maryanne Ellison Simmons; and funds given by the Marian Cronheim Trust for Prints and Drawings, Museum Purchase, Friends Fund, The Sidney S. and Sadie Cohen Print Purchase Fund, and the Eliza McMillan Purchase Fund 800:2020; © Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, Courtesy of the artist and Garth Greenan Gallery, New York

Enrique Chagoya, American (born Mexico), born 1953; “Detention at the Border of Language”, 2019; lithograph; 22 1/16 x 30 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of Ted L. and Maryanne Ellison Simmons; and funds given by the Marian Cronheim Trust for Prints and Drawings, Museum Purchase, Friends Fund, The Sidney S. and Sadie Cohen Print Purchase Fund, and the Eliza McMillan Purchase Fund 465:2020; © Enrique Chagoya

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HEALTH NOTES

AIDING WITH ASTHMA

By Connie Mitchell

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t. Louis area seniors with asthma will soon benefit from a new program funded by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Through its Health Equity Advancement and Leadership, or HEAL, program, the organization is awarding $125,000 in direct funding to the AAFA St. Louis chapter in support of home visits, asthma education and care coordination for older adults.

The local chapter is partnering with the Clayton-based St. Louis Oasis, an organization that provides enrichment opportunities and wellness programs to older adults in the metro area.

“St. Louis was chosen as one of the pilot programs because of unmet need and existing relationships,” says Sanaz Eftekhari, AAFA vice president of research. “AAFA-STL already has strong ties with the local asthma community.

Many of the existing programs are successful but focus on a pediatric population. We believe AAFA-STL can apply those same principles and

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strategies to create a new program for the adult population.”

In addition to the funds, AAFA is providing in-kind support and training, donated certified asthma- and allergy-friendly home products, and other tools and resources at no cost. The funding period began in May. The HEAL program features three core components, Eftekhari says: “An asthma educator will provide direct one-on-one support to participants to help educate on asthma symptoms, treatment, trigger reduction, etc.

A home visitor will conduct virtual and/or in-person environmental assessments to identify exposure to asthma triggers in the home. They will also determine what products are needed, which AAFA will help procure at no cost, such as air purifiers, bedding, vacuums, etc. And a patient navigator will help coordinate visits to an asthma specialist.”

Participants will be referred to the program

by St. Louis Oasis. Underserved populations, such as those living in substandard housing or

lacking access to health care, are affected more significantly by asthma than those in higher socioeconomic groups, Eftekhari says. “Asthma disparities are significantly driven by social and systemic factors,” he notes. These factors “can be attributed in part to systemic injustices and racism deeply ingrained in U.S. policies, governance and culture.”

Eftekhari adds that direct, community-based interventions are only one piece of the larger strategy to reduce disparities in asthma. “These types of programs are important because all asthma is local – and community-based approaches have proven successful, especially in pediatric populations,” he says. “In addition to this community-level work, AAFA continues to advocate for better, more equitable policies and systems that would chip away at health inequities on a large scale.”

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, St. Louis Chapter, 1500 S. Big Bend, Suite 1S, St. Louis, 314-645-2422, aafa.org/aafa-st-louis-chapter

INNOVATION HUB

RIGHT TO AN

ATTORNEY

By Drew Gieseke

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unique program in St. Louis County is working to reduce racial disparities in the legal system by assisting residents with a variety of legal services.

Known as the Tap In Center, the program first opened at the Florissant Valley branch of the St. Louis County Library, with a second location added in April at the Lewis and Clark branch, to expand its work in the metro area.

“The Tap In Center is a community-based space for individuals to get legal assistance, reengage with their criminal case and connect with local support services at no charge,” says Miranda Gibson, director of the Tap In Center and co-director of the MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge grant in St. Louis County, which aims to safely reduce the jail population and address racial disparities in the county.

The Tap In Center is one of five local initiatives implemented to pursue this goal. Its hallmark service is offering a space and mechanism to help participants recall an active bench warrant for failure to appear in court.

Individuals might not appear in court for

a variety of reasons. When they connect with the Tap In Center, they’re paired with a defense attorney to discuss their case and explain what prevented them from attending their court date. The defense attorney then speaks with a prosecutor to discuss what happened and request that the person’s warrant be recalled.

Since its launch in September 2020, the Tap In Center has partnered with public defenders and volunteer defense attorneys to help recall nearly 375 warrants at the ordinance violation, misdemeanor and felony levels. This work has prevented individuals from being arrested and jailed, saving them from unnecessary incarceration. Studies show that being incarcerated for even a few days can be harmful to individuals and families.

“The unique partnership with the prosecuting attorney’s office is essential to this program,” Gibson says. “Their accessibility and willingness to collaborate on these cases allow us to process these requests and get clients in and out in 20 minutes or so … ” Locations were selected strategically by identifying areas of St. Louis County where residents are most impacted and involved in the

criminal justice system. Gibson says that these communities are where racial and economic disparities run deepest.

“We made a conscious decision to place the Tap In Center in a location that was safe and without the fear of arrest, easily accessible and family-friendly,” she says.

Gibson says that the Tap In Center hopes to partner with local defense attorneys and law firms that are willing to provide low-cost legal assistance.

“We have many participants who are not represented by an attorney,” she says. “They do not qualify to be represented by a public defender, but also do not have the means to spend thousands on private defense representation.”

Gibson adds: “Generally, the best way to help would be to just spread the word. Most of our referrals come from word-of-mouth.”

The Tap In Center operates every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. out of the Florissant Valley library branch and every first Tuesday of the month at the Lewis and Clark branch. Individuals also can call 314-669-6185 or email tapinstl@gmail.com to receive remote assistance.

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LESSONS LEARNED

GET CRAFTY

By Drew Gieseke

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CRAFTING SUPPLIES Get started by stocking up on supplies at locally owned retailers like Schaefer’s Hobby Shop. Family-owned and -operated for more than 70 years, Schaefer’s (schaeferhobby.com) is your trusted one-stop shop for hobby supplies.

Meanwhile, inspiration always strikes at Bonboni Mercantile Co. (bonbonimercantile.com), a charming boutique where you may find colorful paper goods and crafting ideas. There’s also St. Louis Art Supply (shop.stlartsupply.com), an excellent supplier located in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood that carries a wide variety of watercolors, studio tools, inks and beyond, making it an excellent place to get started.

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES These interactive institutions offer plenty of artistic inspiration – plus many opportunities to craft on-site:

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Engaging instruction defines Artscope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering emotional well-being in children and using art to expand inclusivity through engaging activities.

Register for a camp online or inquire about an art party package at artscopest.org/registration-1.

During these fun events, kids are shown by a teaching artist how to create their own project, which they get to take home at the end of the event.

Artscope, 2929 Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis, 314-865-0060, artscopestl.org

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The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum

This children’s museum has everything needed to foster creativity among young ones. Hands-on exhibits currently on display include “Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure,” which invites participants to explore the Alaskan wilderness and learn about Alaskan native life; “Sandcastle Beach,” open through July 4, which brings the ocean to the metro area; and “Kenya’s Kids,” open through Aug. 28, which provides an immersive experience that transports children to East Africa.

There’s also MADE for Kids, a satellite location with a makerspace where kids can tap into their imaginations to tinker, explore and do more with clay, 3D printers, robots and all sorts of gadgets and gizmos.

The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, 516 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, 314-822-8900, magichouse.org

Saint Louis Science Center

No matter where your kids’ curiosity takes them, this treasured institution with hands-on learning opportunities is where it all begins. Take your youngsters to the Discovery Room – fit for kids ages 6 months to 6 years old – to engage with toys, exhibits and activities that encourage creativity in the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) fields. Look out for the STEAM easel and opportunities to connect science with art.

Saint Louis Science Center, 5050 Oakland Ave., St. Louis, 314-289-4400, slsc.org

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The Ladue News team takes pride in sharing stories and photos of nonprofits at work in the metro area every week.

But once a year, a celebration ensues with the Charity Awards issue that shines a spotlight on five exceptional organizations, which were chosen by readers’ votes earlier this year.

The following features highlight those diverse nonprofits and their work to rescue animals, empower people battling illnesses, feed those who are in need and fund a variety of other causes. Each organization and individual included in this special section serves the metro area in a unique way, and collectively, their actions make this community a better place for all who call it home.

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e believe a noble life deserves a second chance.” The motto at Equus Rescue and Therapy applies to human and horse alike, says Margo Sutter, the organization’s founder and executive director. “We are a healing center for all – using the love, communication and passion of the horse to serve them and all of us simultaneously,” Sutter says.

At its farm and facility in Millstadt, Equus rescues and rehabilitates off-track thoroughbreds, which were bred and trained to be racehorses, as well as other horse breeds, and gives them a second chance at life through the tenets of rescue, rehab, retrain and rehome. Since 2009, Equus has rescued or helped transition more than 600 horses in peril – due to neglect, starvation and/or risk of slaughter – from auctions, dispersal sales, kill pens and other dire situations nationwide.

Most horses arrive in poor condition and are battling mental and physical wounds. After several months of rehabilitation, which includes unlearning past traumas and relearning manners with certified professional trainers, they are ultimately prepared for their new purpose as therapy horses.

Equus currently cares for 65 horses and is one of the few rescue facilities led by volunteers, with no paid staff, and many of the staffers joined without equine experience. Horses are well-suited for therapeutic emotional growth because of their natural instincts and communication methods.

Sutter says a horse can achieve in 15 minutes what takes 15 years in

traditional talk therapy. For example, one of Equus’ off-track thoroughbreds, Letdetrumpetblare aka “Buck” – whose racing career led him to a kill pen after an auction at 1 year old before he was rescued by the team at Equus – has changed the lives of bullied children as a therapy horse.

“Buck makes eye contact or wants to touch the child on the head, the heart, etc.,” Sutter details. “He will then make eye contact with me and will lay his head on the child, giving ear movement to signal fear, anger and, sadly, if death is being considered by the child. You cannot hide from a horse ...

They read our eyes, our energy, and they know.”

Equus’ therapy programs focus on at-risk youth through its Equine Angels program and on veterans and currently enlisted military members through its new Warriors H.E.A.L. program, which kicked off in April. That acronym stands for Horses Enlighten Awareness and Learning, and the program connects those living with post-traumatic stress disorder with horses that have lived through similar triggering and life-altering trauma.

“Never did I think I would find this work,” Sutter says, “that I’d be willing to liquidate every material possession I had to make it happen, to partner with these beautiful souls, hear them, hear their needs and be moved to take action to now create programs that serve our community.”

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he pandemic created the perfect storm for eating disorders,” says Lisa Iken, executive director of the Missouri Eating Disorders Association. As isolation and stress affected people with eating disorders and body image challenges, the association stepped up to offer virtual programming and create new channels to serve a broader audience in the process.

The organization’s Feed the Facts program, which provides eating disorders education and awareness to local schools, established a virtual curriculum that is now used at schools across the state. Locally, the association responded to the increased need for support by creating monthly virtual and in-person support groups led by a physician, therapist or dietitian along with a peer leader. “The peer leader is a comforting addition who offers a unique perspective to the group, as that person can identify with the group participants from a ‘been there, done that’ perspective, as well as a beacon of hope and recovery,” Iken says.

Before the pandemic, the Missouri Eating Disorders Association was already busy working to reach the 10 percent of the population diagnosed with an eating disorder, as well as those who may support someone with an eating disorder. “Our data, based solely on middle and high school students, shows that 30 percent of students are currently suffering or know someone who is,” Iken says. “Prior to [the Feed the Facts] presentation, 58

percent of students cannot recognize the signs of an eating disorder; postpresentation, that number rises to 90 percent. Prior to the presentation, 66 percent of students think an eating disorder is an illness; after the presentation, 84 percent know an eating disorder is an illness.”

Feed the Facts includes a student-based program designed to supplement middle and high school health classes. From 2016 to 2021, the program was presented to more than 45,000 students, including more than 1,500 presentations. “The bottom line is [that] not knowing, not acting, is deadly,” Iken notes. “Only one-third of the people with eating disorders receive treatment.

The fatality rate of those without treatment is up to 20 percent. Prevention is as important as education and awareness. With treatment, that rate dramatically drops to 2 to 3 percent of deaths. Research shows that the earlier a diagnosis occurs, the better outcomes for the person with the eating disorder.”

As the only Missouri nonprofit organization that is specific to eating disorders, the association offers free help, resources, support and education to anyone in the community. “I am personally so proud to be part of an organization that is making a difference every day by breaking the silence that surrounds this life-threatening health epidemic,” Iken says. “It is through education that we can de-stigmatize this disease.”

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By Brittany Nay | Photos courtesy of Rock Steady Boxing STL-Fenton

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eventy-two-year-old St. Louisan Skip Spielberg is “keeping Parkinson’s disease at bay” with help from Rock Steady Boxing STL-Fenton. With a mission to fight back against Parkinson’s, the nonprofit offers a boxing-based exercise program for those battling the neurodegenerative disorder, which affects the nervous system with symptoms including tremor, rigid muscles and imbalance.

The first boxing program of its kind in the country, Rock Steady Boxing launched in Indianapolis in 2006, according to its website. Since 2016, Dot LeGrand has led what became the STL-Fenton gym – one of hundreds of Rock Steady affiliates around the U.S. and the world.

Nearly 1 million people have Parkinson’s in the U.S., and that number is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030, according to the nonprofit Parkinson’s Foundation. Spielberg, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2017 and joined Rock Steady Boxing STL-Fenton two years ago, after retiring from 50 years in the handbag industry, says his “biggest goal is quality of life that is left, and I believe [Rock Steady] allows us to have that a little longer.”

Currently, there is no cure for Parkinson’s, but LeGrand says Rock Steady Boxing’s workouts can reduce symptoms and slow the disease’s progression.

When those with Parkinson’s cross the threshold of Rock Steady Boxing STLFenton, they’re no longer “patients” – they’re “boxers,” LeGrand notes.

“This boxing and intense workout is a very effective form of physical

exercise for Parkinson’s patients. We do non-contact boxing – boxers only punch bags, or a coach with a special boxing mitt – [to] work on balance, core and leg strength, and posture.”

On joining Rock Steady Boxing STL-Fenton, boxers receive an assessment with 12 neurological tasks and a reassessment every six months, LeGrand says, noting 92 percent of boxers thus far have improved by a point or two or held steady. “They see [the results]: ‘I’ve been working hard, and it’s been paying off,’” she says.

In addition to physical benefits, Rock Steady Boxing STL-Fenton offers “an unwritten support group” that also helps boxers’ mental health, LeGrand describes. “Once they walk in the door, they know everyone here gets it,” she says. “They can talk to each other about what they’re feeling and experiencing.”

Rock Steady Boxing STL-Fenton has become “a cohesive, close-knit group” of about 170 boxers, ranging in age from 40 to 90, who attend the recommended two to three classes per week that aim to keep both their bodies and minds engaged, LeGrand says.

“It really improves their quality of life,” she notes, “and it’s important for self-worth – they feel so much better about themselves.”

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After a neurologist diagnosed Margaret Kenyon’s husband with Parkinson’s disease last summer, the specialist immediately said: “You need to get to Rock Steady.”

Kenyon now has been volunteering at Rock Steady Boxing STL-Fenton for the past year as her husband attends classes at the nonprofit, which aims to help Parkinson’s patients combat the disease with intense exercise.

“For us, it’s just been a godsend,” Kenyon says, noting the challenging workouts aid Parkinson’s patients not only in their flexibility, strength and balance but also in cognitive processing. “They have a support community of other people going through the same things.”

One of the many beneficial sessions at Rock Steady Boxing STL-Fenton is partnership workouts, Kenyon notes.

“They encourage each other and support each other,” she says. “They never go away from a Rock Steady session without a smile on their face.”

Rock Steady Boxing STLFenton’s more than 50-member volunteer team and its – MARGARET KENYON growing number of boxers – about 170 regulars – testify to owner Dot LeGrand’s dedication and compassion, Kenyon notes. “I’m helping to research and write some grants to make the organization’s services available to more boxers,” she explains. “We want to continue to [help] as many people as possible.”

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pirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund President Katy Dowd Mutert firmly believes that when women work together, the results can be remarkable – and the nonprofit’s existence (as well as its impact) exemplifies just that.

“Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund was founded by a few women with an idea – and you know what happens when really great women have a great idea,” Dowd Mutert says. “They just felt that instead of the $50 check they might write to an organization, what if we get [together] anyone who’s interested and we pool our money so that we can write a $15,000 check. The founders and founding members knew that together they could have greater impact [collectively] than alone.”

And they were absolutely right.

“Since 2006, the women of the Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund have invested over $3 million in more than 90 nonprofit organizations in the St. Louis community by providing grants in the areas of health services, social services, the arts and culture, education and the environment,” Dowd Mutert says.

The nonprofit awarded its first grants in 2007, Dowd Mutert notes, so this year marks its 15th-anniversary celebration.

“Our mission is to engage and inspire women in informed, collective grant-making, and we invest just in small nonprofits that are … effecting really great change in our communities,” Dowd Mutert says. “Our purpose is to support our grantees’ vital work – whatever they’re doing to create a safer,

healthier, more equitable community.”

Grantees include Casa de Salud, which provides health care for the immigrant and refugee community in St. Louis; Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective, a group of youth artists working together to create social change, with an emphasis on gun violence prevention; Gateway to Oral Health Foundation, which provides on-site school-based dental outreach for kids; and many more.

“We fund nonprofits that have a $1.5 million budget or less, so they’re the smaller nonprofits,” Dowd Mutert clarifies. “The best thing, though, is when a nonprofit outgrows us, like Home Sweet Home, the furniture bank. Their budget is too large to get an SOS grant these days, but that’s good.”

Notably, Home Sweet Home isn’t the only grantee experiencing progress thanks to support from the Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund.

“The networking that we do through SOS has been a valuable resource to us and to our women and children,” says Karen Kirk, executive director of Lydia’s House/Lydia’s Ladle, which offers resources and transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence. “IFM Community Medicine, an SOS grantee, now has a clinic inside Lydia’s House and provides health care to the women and children. It is so important when you are in nonprofits, leveraging those good community resources.”

Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund, spiritstlwomensfund.org

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For volunteer Tasha Borglum, Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund’s unique granting process immediately intrigued her.

“I loved the concept of being a part of a women’s collective giving group,” Borglum says. “Members of SOS pool their resources (both financial and nonfinancial) in order to achieve a bigger impact in the community.”

Borglum continuously observes this impact firsthand during the nonprofit’s annual Spirit Awards night.

“This is the night that SOS members and friends come together to announce our grantees for the current giving cycle,” Borglum details. “It’s a powerful night full of excitement, gratitude and hope for the great work that our grantees are doing in the St. Louis community.”

Such impact couldn’t be achieved without each member’s involvement, Borglum adds: “My annual contribution would not go very far on its own, but when pooled together with other SOS members, I am able to be part of a Spirit Awards night that for the last few – TASHA BORGLUM years has given over $200,000 in annual contributions to several different St. Louis area nonprofits.

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By Bryan A. Hollerbach | Photos courtesy of the St. Louis Area Foodbank

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he St. Louis Area Foodbank, day in and day out, seeks to fight hunger locally through a variety of services.

“Ensuring that those in our community have the nutritious foods they need and deserve to have is critical,” states Meredith Knopp, the organization’s president and CEO. “However, we’ve learned that feeding people simply isn’t enough,” Knopp continues. “Our scope is expanding to better meet the needs of our neighbors and address the root causes of hunger. We’re committed to providing the resources necessary to create a pathway to nutritional security for those we serve. This includes things like health and wellness resources, providing access to the foods that meet their health needs and their cultural preferences, supporting them with attaining suitable housing, reducing the barriers to transportation and more.”

To illustrate the evolution of its mission, Knopp notes that the organization, over time, has partnered with nearly 600 agencies across eastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois.

“Our partner agencies who operate food pantries rely on us to provide the food they need to feed those in their specific communities, but they’re also an extension of our mission to provide nutritional security by supporting those they serve with resources beyond food,” she relates.

The organization’s recent metrics, moreover, boggle the mind: “Last year,

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we provided more than 52 million meals across the 26 counties we serve,” Knopp states. “Our work and that of our agency partners have touched so many. We saw such a huge increase in need during the height of the pandemic.

“In early 2022, things started to return to pre-COVID numbers, but the current economic climate has resulted in need that matches that during late 2020 into 2021. Many that have never had to rely on others have had to take advantage of the resources we offer. Many of those that aren’t food-insecure have had to seek out food to help offset a shortfall in paying other bills.

“This is a truly challenging time for so many. Even our retail partners from whom we rely on product have been impacted by the spike in transportation costs and supply chain issues creating a leaner pipeline of food for our work.”

And the organization’s humanitarian evolution continues with the development of “a direct food distribution model” called Food on the Move that tackles the tandem problems of food deserts and limited transportation options. Through this new program of mobile pantries, the nonprofit aims to also limit food waste by allowing individuals and families to choose quantities and products that meet their unique needs.

St. Louis Area Foodbank, 70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, 314-292-6262, stlfoodbank.org

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The St. Louis Area Foodbank relies on its volunteers of all ages and abilities to achieve its mission. Community members make an impact daily by sorting and packing meals, helping with distribution and donating their time and talents to the organization.

Gino Meranda volunteers at the St. Louis Area Foodbank with particular enthusiasm for how the organization operates.

“I began volunteering with [the organization] while at Boeing and found the volunteer experience to be very well-organized and efficient, making each experience very rewarding and uplifting,” Meranda states. “After I retired in 2019, I felt it was a great time to start giving back and helping others even more.”

Meranda calls the food bank “a fantastic organization with many different ways to get involved to provide food to those who need it, and it has provided me so many great and meaningful experiences helping others.”

I found the volunteer experience to be very well-organized and efficient.”

– GINO MERANDA

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Art Expperience

Art as an Experience

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Barrett Barrera Projects

In 2014, St. Louis-based visionary Susan Barrett founded Barrett Barrera Projects on the idea that a new model was needed for the art world, one which embraced art across disciplines and applications.

Today, Barrett Barrera Projects puts a focus on the intersections of different art forms, where new ideas and experiences emerge. Its team specializes in the contemporary art market, placing artwork and exhibitions with private clients and museums locally and nationally.

At Barrett Barrera Projects, art is a verb. It is both the process and product; the creative and commercial matter equally. The team works to create new art experiences that are unexplored, unusual and crossdisciplinary, through deconstructing and reconstructing traditional

forms of fashion, film, literature, music and more. In addition to fine arts advisement, Barrett Barrera Projects offers consulting services for creative projects, including those related to lifestyle, interiors and fashion.

Barrett Barrera Projects includes four locations including its main offices at 4739 McPherson Ave. in the Central West End; its commercial gallery projects+gallery at 4733 McPherson Ave.; its exhibition space projects+exhibitions at 4568 Manchester Ave.; and Barrett Barrera Guest House – a private guest house for visiting artists and creatives. Stop by or go online to learn about any of its current shows and collaborations, as well as past projects. You can also visit its blog or listen to the “Art Is a Verb” podcast.

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Auto Restoration

The Road to Perfection

By Maggie Peters | Photos by It’s Alive Automotive

Few things in life require more painstaking attention to detail than a full nut and bolt restoration of a beloved vintage automobile. It’s Alive Automotive exists to bring such typically elusive dreams to reality.

The team strives to achieve customer satisfaction and loyalty through a unique combination of quality, value and convenience. Its centrally located facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, manned by the best technicians following proven processes. It’s Alive Automotive strives daily to provide a culture of customer awareness and continuous improvement in all that is done.

Owner Jeff Homsher has more than 50 years of experience in restoring classic cars and endeavors to move the entire repair and restoration team to a higher level every day. From straightforward cosmetic enhancements and mechanical repairs to complete, cuttingedge rotisserie restorations, the It’s Alive Automotive team does it all.

Additionally, It’s Alive Automotive installs interiors, replaces convertible tops and expertly executes comprehensive rust repair using extensive

tooling and metal fabrication. It’s Alive Automotive’s USI-ITALIA Downdraft Heated Paint Booth delivers high-quality, flawless whole-car refinishing.

In the past year, It’s Alive Automotive has installed a sophisticated cyclorama photo room with purpose-designed lighting and a revolving carousel. Capturing an accurate digital record of a car in its “real” state is critical in ramping up the sales of vehicles either belonging to It’s Alive Automotive or entrusted by consignment. The development of a new website by an expert design team catering to the automobile industry has also been initiated, and that new website will be online shortly to easily serve customers’ needs and desires.

It’s Alive Automotive is conveniently located 1 mile west of St. Louis Lambert International Airport, with its showrooms and facilities open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you’re interested in repair, restoration, purchase or consignment, stop by or give Jeff Homsher a call. It’s Alive Automotive takes pride in its product, services and team. Come and see why!

11714 St. Charles Rock Road | 314.710.6600 | ItsAliveAuto.com 34 June 24, 2022

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Excellent Care and Personalized Services

By Maggie Peters | Photos by McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care

McKnight Place Assisted Living & Memory Care is defined by the highest quality of personalized services, amenities and expert care.

For more than 30 years, McKnight Place has helped its residents live fulfilling lives. Ownership and management are local, each with an on-site office, and truly care about all the people and things that matter to each and every resident.

“The residents come first in every decision we make,” Executive Director Laura Ritthamel says. “Our owners and staff are here to assist with every need they have. We pay attention to details and do everything possible to promote an active, comfortable and fun atmosphere.”

“We created a space dedicated to the comfort and accessibility of our residents and their guests,” co-owner Charlie Deutsch says. “With beautiful floor plans, exquisite attention to detail and every luxury, people can be proud to say they live at McKnight Place.”

McKnight Place is committed to providing supportive services that

improve the well-being of everyone in the community. From on-site physical and occupational therapy to a 24/7 nursing staff, residents enjoy independence while benefiting from attentive care. McKnight Place’s robust calendar of activities and events includes entertainment such as movies, happy hours and comedy nights; guest speakers; bingo nights, trivia nights, cards and other games; religious services; and more.

Dining at McKnight Place includes an expansive menu, custom food options, first-class tableside service and great conversation in a quality atmosphere. Dishes are prepared to ensure that residents’ health needs are met. Executive Chef John Morales uses the freshest ingredients possible to make eating well a treat.

Peace of mind is important. That’s why the McKnight Place staff builds trust with each resident and the resident’s family to ensure the care will be at a very high level. The employees are committed to residents’ well-being, satisfaction and day-to-day happiness.

Three McKnight Place | 314.993.3333 | mcknightplace.com 35

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Look Great, Feel Better

By Maggie Peters | Photo by Parkcrest Plastic Surgery

Parkcrest Plastic Surgery is a one-stop shop for all things aesthetic, always going the extra mile to provide clients with much more than the typical feel-good spa experience.

With a team of highly trained, board-certified plastic surgeons, aestheticians and registered nurses on staff, Parkcrest is dedicated to providing safe and effective treatments – both surgical and nonsurgical.

This all-star team has a reputation for providing excellent results in a comfortable environment.

Dr. David Caplin, Dr. Patricia McGuire, and the Parkcrest team are committed to helping clients transform their appearance safely with a broad spectrum of cosmetic surgery options. Procedures at Parkcrest cover everything from brow, neck, eyelid and facelift services, to bodycontouring procedures such as liposuction and Smartlipo that reshape or tighten parts of the body. Breast procedures include augmentation, revision augmentation, implant removal, breast lift, and gender-

affirming top surgery are also offered. Our highly skilled nurse-injectors offer a wide array of injectable facial “fillers” as well as Dysport and Botox treatments and Parkcrest also has a clinical team specializing in Coolsculpting Elite fat reduction.

The Aesthetic Center at Parkcrest adds a medical dimension to skin care and offers treatments such as microdermabrasion and skin resurfacing, as well as featuring pharmaceutical-grade cosmetics and skin care products, including ZO SkinHealth, Alastin, SkinMedica, and more.

The Aesthetic Center’s aestheticians work hard to stay up to date with the latest in cosmetic science and technology to ensure that all treatments and products offered are approved and endorsed by experts in the field.

Parkcrest Plastic Surgery is ready to help clients with everything from the correction of physical deformity to naturally enhancing their features.

Schedule a consultation today, and get on the path to looking and feeling your best.

845 N. New Ballas Court, Suite 300 | 314.485.4965 | parkcrestplasticsurgery.com 36 June 24, 2022

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Fitness

20 Years of 20-Minute Workouts

By Mary Bufe | Photos by 20 Minutes to Fitness

Since its founding in 2002, 20 Minutes to Fitness has helped countless doctors, grandmothers with osteopenia, cyclists, executives and other health-minded people build strength. Safe and effective, the once-aweek workout takes just 20 minutes and is completed on specialized MedX equipment with a personal coach at your side. Your initial consultation and first session are free.

Staffed by physical therapists and other professionals, 20 Minutes to Fitness also offers private Movement & Mobility services to help you work through aches and pains, as well as nutrition, stretching and massage services.

Lisa Uxa (upper right photo) of Webster Groves was 63 when she first visited 20 Minutes to Fitness in January 2020. “I had bulging discs in my neck and back,” she recalls. “I wanted to strengthen my core so I could play with my young grandsons on the floor and then get up without help.”

“At 20 Minutes, I train with a physical therapist who understands and is tuned into my issues,” Uxa says. “The workout has helped tremendously.

I’m stronger and my bone density and balance have improved. I once spent a year in PT for my neck and back. But 20 Minutes to Fitness has been far more effective in helping me rebuild my strength.”

Clayton resident Bob McCoole (bottom right photo), 72, trains at 20 Minutes to Fitness for a different reason: his wife, Allison Allman. “She is a nurse,” he explains. “She said I needed to maintain muscle mass if I want to stay active and healthy.”

“I’m not a gym guy,” he adds. “But I do like the small size and personal approach at 20 Minutes to Fitness.” For four years, McCoole has trained twice a week in the company’s Clayton studio. “My trainers are great,” he says. “They know me and tailor my workout to how I am feeling on any particular day. We have a lot of fun.”

130 S. Bemiston Ave. (Clayton), 17107 Chesterfield Airport Road (Chesterfield) | 314.863.7836 (Clayton), 636.536.1504 (Chesterfield) | 20minutestofitness.com 37

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Exceptional Living for Active Seniors

By Maggie Peters | Photos by The Gatesworth

Life at The Gatesworth has been purposefully and thoughtfully designed to suit the older adults in our community who want to continue to live well and be active. Executive Director Carrie Montrey says: “Since the community’s opening in 1988, our goal has been to create a warm, comfortable, welcoming and vibrant environment for our residents – and that’s exactly what we’ve achieved over the years.”

U.S. News & World Report has placed The Gatesworth on its 2022-23 list of Best Senior Living Communities, and Ladue News readers have voted it St. Louis’ best retirement community for numerous years.

The Gatesworth keeps strong ties to the community by being locally owned, with its three owners available to residents, staff and management.

The Gatesworth features world-class amenities, including a fully equipped fitness center complete with a heated indoor saltwater pool and certified trainers on site. The community also offers a full-service spa, a 100-seat theater, a computer center, card rooms, a library, a bank, a gift shop, an art center and a greenhouse. The lush grounds, with a

half-mile walking path, are a true oasis, punctuated by reflection ponds – home to a family of ducks – and a putting green, two dining areas and a pavilion. Residents enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping and concierge services, as well as a wide array of programs, services and entertainment.

“We have three restaurants on-site, each offering a distinct dining experience,” Montrey says. “Our dining options also include full room service, cocktail and wine service, private catering and holiday brunches.

Brian Hardy, our award-winning chef, and his team prepare all the meals from scratch.”

She concludes: “For more than three decades, residents and their families have told us that there is no other senior community like The Gatesworth. We work to maintain that reputation every day and keep raising the bar by which we measure ourselves because it’s the right thing to do for those who call The Gatesworth home.”

One McKnight Place | 314.993.0111 | thegatesworth.com 38 June 24, 2022

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Interior Desiggn – Residential

Your One-Stop Design Shop

By Maggie Peters | Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett

If you’re looking to freshen up your kitchen or bath, Premier Plumbing Studio is a one-stop shop for everything you need. Located at the Interior Design Center of St. Louis, Premier Plumbing Studio is a beautiful 6,000 square foot showroom that houses all the hardware, fixtures and expert service your project requires.

“Our parent company, Wholesale Plumbing Supply Co., is one of St. Louis’ oldest plumbing supply companies with three generations of ownership,” says vice president of showroom sales, Cara Clayton.

“Our showroom boasts some of the industry’s best sales consultants with over 65 years of collaborative experience. Premier Plumbing Studio offers anything plumbing related, appealing to all budgets, styles, and applications. Our showroom constantly updates our displays to show the

newest products, featuring brands such as Kohler, Kallista, Moen, Delta, Brizo and many more.”

Since 1957, Wholesale Plumbing Supply Co. has exceeded the expectations of contractors and consumers who demand the highest quality products for their projects and homes. Its goal is to help you find just the right product or product line to make your project the best it can be. Its team strives to form long-term relationships with contractors and consumers alike and are always looking for ways to improve service.

Premier Plumbing Studio is one of the stunning showrooms you can find at the Interior Design Center of St. Louis. Whatever you’re looking for in your home redesign or remodel, Interior Design Center of St. Louis has the products and services to make your dream space a reality.

11618 Page Service Drive | 314.872.9339 | wpsco.com 39

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Jewelryy

Raising the Bar

By Maggie Peters | Photos by The Diamond Bar

The Diamond Bar, which opened in May 2019, is raising the bar on the jewelry-buying experience. Started by owner Chris Phillips, who has been designing and creating jewelry for almost two decades, The Diamond Bar offers custom designs using its own curated collection of diamonds and gemstones, or reusing a client’s original or handed-down stones. The Diamond Bar also offers on-site repairs and estate jewelry restoration.

“The quality of our diamonds, gemstones and finished pieces is what sets us above the rest,” says Philips. “We do not mass-produce any of our custom designs or one-of-a-kind rings, pendants, earrings or bracelets, to make sure yours will always be unique to you.”

Having opened just before the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine, The Diamond Bar’s dedicated clientele helped it overcome

any challenges, supporting the business and propelling it to the store it has now become. The store has built its reputation on amazing clients, who appreciate the time The Diamond Bar takes to educate them in a comfortable space – alongside the store’s competitive pricing and top quality.

Clients at the Diamond Bar always can enjoy a warm and welcoming shopping experience – accompanied by their favorite beverage. “When you visit our store, you will always see myself and my designer, Jess,” Philips adds. “We feel seeing a familiar face who knows your name is a great way to start any relationship.”

If you are seeking a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry or turning an old piece into something new, look to The Diamond Bar to exceed your expectations!

13360 Clayton Road, Suite 103 | 314.548.5100 | thediamondbarstl.com 40 June 24, 2022

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Kitchen and Bath Desiggn

Creating the Extraordinary

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Karr Bick

When Karr Bick began, 16 years ago, owners Jenny and Todd Rausch were new to the world of small-business ownership. They bought the company on the one-year anniversary of their marriage, with the dream of creating extraordinary – or #NothingOrdinary – spaces.

“For most of us, business ownership starts with a dream, not so much a plan,” Jenny Rausch says. “The plan eventually comes, but it’s rough and gory and pretty much like throwing darts while blindfolded. There are internal and external bumps, obstacles, crises and wars. There is dirt and grime and pain. There are also small wins and big wins and glory.”

That drama and grit and glory inspired the Karr Bick logo, a shield with a family crest created for the couple’s wedding invitations. The medieval shield represents both the history of and the future for Karr

Bick. The logo has changed over time, just as a small business evolves and reinvents itself to stay alive, but the shield in some form has always remained.

“The shield is now the symbol of #NothingOrdinary,” Jenny Rausch says. “Our people put it on their cars and wear it on their chests. Not because they have to – because they want to. It is not unlike our designs; they make you feel something. You don’t know why or what that feeling is, you just know you like it. A lot.”

Jenny Rausch concludes by posing the question: Don’t you want to be something extraordinary? “Don’t settle for less in yourself or others,” she says. “Take the shield. Use it. Be #NothingOrdinary.”

2715 Mercantile Drive | 314.645.6545 | karrbick.com 41

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Stunning Landscapes Made Simple

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Chesterfield Valley Nursery

For more than 30 years, Chesterfield Valley Nursery has been creating amazing designs and bringing them to life for the St. Louis and St. Charles communities. The full-service company provides everything you need to create and maintain a beautiful landscape.

Its design/build department is here to transform your outdoor living experience, from elevating your curb appeal to full-blown outdoor renovation, and its designers can help with a variety of services, such as paver patios, outdoor kitchens, ponds, irrigation and outdoor lighting.

Chesterfield Valley Nursery has customizable property maintenance packages, including regular cleanup visits, annual color planter arrangements, and tree, lawn and shrub care programs! The on-site Garden Center is dedicated to providing the perfect plants for your landscape or garden, and its retail department also offers an array of pottery selections for both outdoor and indoor use, as well

as houseplants to bring the calming sense of the outdoors inside your home.

Throughout the years, Chesterfield Valley Nursery has stayed current in the field by networking with other industry colleagues and has continuously researched current trends within landscaping and retail garden center operations. Its staffers also have taken regular trips to Oregon, Tennessee, Washington and elsewhere to look for the best plant material to bring in, as well as look at new and improved plants that are being grown. Through developing relationships with its growers, Chesterfield Valley Nursery has been lucky enough to learn from them each time it tours their nurseries.

Chesterfield Valley Nursery has one of the largest inventories of unique and specimen plant material. Stop by and see its large display gardens to learn how plants work together to create amazing landscapes.

16825 N. Outer 40 Road | 636.532.9307 | chesterfieldvalleynursery.com 42 June 24, 2022

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Lawn & Garden

Striving for Excellence

By Maggie Peters | Photo by Rite-A-Way Landscaping, LLC

Rite-A-Way Landscaping, LLC has been in business since 1993, when Brad Stricker, the owner, started the company and has stuck to Stricker’s main goal of being the area’s best landscape company with quality service and only the best materials ever since. Rite-A-Way is committed to doing the job right the first time and exceeding customers’ expectations.

Rite-A-Way offers a full landscape service with highly trained and knowledgeable office staff and employees. If you are looking for ideas on how Rite-A-Way can improve your landscape, then its team is the right call! A professional landscape manager will meet with you and help you with your project from start to finish.

The customer always comes first, and Rite-A-Way is aware that building close, long-lasting relationships is key in this and any other

industry. The landscape service strives for excellence and has been satisfying its customers for decades, ensuring that customers won’t be beginning a project with a company that won’t be around a few years down the road.

Rite-A-Way has also made sure to adapt to changes in the industry over the years and keeps its employees up to date on the latest machinery and products being marketed. Employees have been here for many years, providing all customers with a uniform, highly trained and skilled workforce whose members work hard and love what they do for a career. Give Rite-A-Way Landscaping, LLC a call today, and meet with a landscape manager to see what he or she can do for you.

P.O. Box 373, Cottleville | 636.329.8550 | riteawaylandscaping.com 43

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Memoryy Care

Leading the Way in Memory Care

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Parc Provence

For many with memory issues, one common and significant stressor is the move from home care to a residential-care community. You can reduce this anxiety by minimizing the number of moves your loved one must make and offer your loved one a sense of familiarity and continuity.

“At Parc Provence, a licensed skilled-nursing community, we specialize in caring for people with dementia,” says administrator Kathy Aragon. “That specialization includes providing all residents with support and medical care at each stage of the disease.”

With more than 30 years of nursing experience, Aragon focuses on long-term care. She understands that dementia is challenging for both those with the illness and their loved ones.

“Dementia is challenging, not only for those diagnosed with the illness but also for families struggling to understand the impact of this condition,” Aragon says. “Many of our families have chosen Parc Provence because they want a residential community that offers memory care and medical expertise at all stages.”

The expert staff has completed extensive training in all aspects of dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Dr. David B. Carr, the facility’s medical director, and Dr. Lenise Cummings-Vaughn, its associate medical director, are leading specialists in Alzheimer’s disease and geriatric medicine at Washington University School of Medicine and ensure all residents receive the best care available.

Parc Provence offers extensive programs, one-on-one services and amenities tailored to each resident’s cognitive and social abilities. Through regular assessments and a wide range of programs and activities, residents are able to enhance their strengths and function at their highest potential.

Although Parc Provence’s personalized treatment plans and continuum of care may eliminate the need for another relocation in the future, the initial move still may be stressful. Aragon concludes: “We work with new residents and their families before the move and can offer support that will help make the transition easier. Our residents’ comfort and care are our top priority.”

605 Coeur De Ville Drive | 314.542.2500 | parcprovence.com 44 June 24, 2022

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Men’s Fashion

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Bespoke Clothing, Tailored to You

By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Tailored Gents

Formed in 2016, Tailored Gents Custom Clothiers strives to help men feel their best with bespoke custom suits hand-tailored with the finest quality and timeless style. Tailored Gents’ passion for the trade is unrivaled – as is its attention to detail from start to finish, creating one-of-a-kind pieces that will last for years.

No two people are the same, and neither should their suits be the same. Beginning with a free consultation, discussing everything from a client’s lifestyle to his wish list for his wardrobe, and continuing to nearly 50 measurements and posture readings, Tailored Gents’ certified clothiers embrace all facets of style preferences and design every garment with the wearer in mind.

Through using custom hand-finished suiting and the highest-quality

materials, every suit provides a look and silhouette that exudes excellent craftsmanship and style. Tailored Gents takes its time with each step of the process to make sure every garment exceeds the client’s expectations, down to sending a complimentary fitting garment to custom-fit prior to construction and potential alterations after delivery.

Tailored Gents is committed to helping men build the foundation of a sustainable wardrobe, from suits, tuxedos, jackets, trousers and shirts to shoes and accessories. And if you’re looking for wedding attire, Tailored Gents has what you need to look your best on the biggest day of your life, whether your celebration is in a chapel or on the beach.

Look to Tailored Gents to have you covered from head to toe, perfectly personalized to your fit and style.

8001 Clayton Road | 314.527.0944 | tailoredgents.com 45

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Personal Trainingg

Fitness, Therapy and Performance

By Maggie Peters | Photos by NutriFormance, LLC

NutriFormance – Fitness, Therapy and Performance is now in its 25th year serving clients who desire to improve their health, performance and well-being. But don’t let the 25 years fool you – NutriFormance is as cutting- edge today as it was in 1997. A unique fitness business, NF uses the expertise of physical therapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, massage therapists, Pilates instructors, group fitness instructors and registered dietitians.

Being able to provide boutique physical therapy, medical personal training and sports performance enhancement to clients of all ages and abilities has proven to be the secret sauce for NF and helps its clientele look and feel great through all stages of life. NutriFormance’s team does an incredible job of working with one another to ensure a comprehensive approach for each client who needs individualized attention.

Group participants thrive on a variety of classes, including those

titled Stick Mobility, Hike and Hybrid, Yoga, Pilates, Spinning and more.

Prospective clients can also use NutriFormance in whatever manner they need. Whether they just need a physical therapist or want to get a massage, NF doesn’t require a membership to participate.

“If you are interested in membership – everything we do is month-tomonth – no sign-up fees and no contracts,” says owner Dale Huff. “Why do NF clients stick around then? Because they are a family – our staff knows most everyone by name and face. We care about our members, and our greatest joy is seeing a client reach a fitness or performance goal.” Group members also get access to the gym, so if you can’t make a class, you can still come in and do your own workout.

Not sure if NutriFormance is for you? There is only one way to find out: Sign up for a complimentary seven-day trial membership today.

At NutriFormance, everybody counts and everybody is an athlete.

1047 Clayton Road | 314.432.6103 | nutriformance.com 46 June 24, 2022

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Real Estate

Building on a Distinguished Legacy

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Laura McCarthy Real Estate

For more than 70 years, Laura McCarthy Real Estate has been following the example set by its founder and namesake. Yes, there really was a Laura McCarthy, and she was in the forefront in 1944, when she founded her all-female real estate company in Clayton. She was considered the dean of real estate women, and her advice holds true today: “You have to be scrupulously honest, and you have to realize from the start that hard work is the only thing that counts. Friends, connections, pull – they are nothing compared to a job well done or a client who’s satisfied with his purchase.”

Laura McCarthy began as a boutique firm and remains one today.

Much has changed over the decades, but its agents’ goal to do their very best to have satisfied clients has not. They are proud to be known

for their expertise, innovation and, most of all, integrity with their clients and peers. Superior service, personal expertise and devoted attention to detail are essential to finding the buyers that will compete for your home or the sellers that you may not be able to find on your own. Laura McCarthy loves and respects its agents and customers, and its team takes the time to educate everyone.

In a climate of minimized inventory, Laura McCarthy’s networked agents have the best training, technology and marketing to help you find that dream home, giving you advice on which neighborhoods will potentially provide the highest growth. They work and live in the finest neighborhoods the metro area has to offer and understand what it takes to get these fine homes sold!

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Real Estate – Luxuryy

A Legacy of Service and Skill

By Maggie Peters | Photos by The Ryan Tradition

The Ryan Tradition, composed of John Ryan and Christina Dent, continues its 57-year legacy of serving the St. Louis luxury real estate market, achieving record sale prices both in 2021 and in 2022 to date.

With Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker, The Ryan Tradition serves the St. Louis central corridor luxury market, with specialization in every facet of the industry. Each listing is given customized treatment, according to the property’s features, and Ryan and Dent offer to accompany every showing to ensure that the potential buyer has an expert on the property available to answer any questions and to give firsthand feedback to the listing client.

Ryan has been a leader in the real estate industry for three decades and knows the St. Louis community inside and out. Additionally, The Ryan Tradition has the support of Coldwell Banker, which is at the forefront of technology and support management, including applications

for business, ongoing educational opportunities and up to date industry news that allows The Ryan Tradition to stay ahead of the competition and save valuable time.

The Ryan Tradition has always been a market leader, and Ryan and Dent take great pride in their customer service and success. They are both 100 percent hands-on in every detail of every transaction. There is no outsourcing of talent. When clients hire “The Ryan Tradition,” they get John Ryan.

“Our business is 100 percent customer driven,” the team concludes.

“Service, knowledge and skill define the culture. Unlike most agents, we are in the office or out in the field Monday through Friday and by appointment on the weekends. We work together on every project, which creates a relationship that is always evolving from experience through shared challenges and successes.”

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Skilled Nursingg

Providing Excellence in Short-and Long-Term Care

By Maggie Peters | Photos by McKnight Place Extended Care

Whether an individual is recovering from a surgery or illness and in need of short-term rehabilitation, or facing a longer period of skilled nursing care, McKnight Place Extended Care provides peace of mind.

“We offer exceptional nursing care, as well as a full complement of therapy services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy,” says administrator Glenda Knittel.

Specialized therapy for specific conditions, such as lymphedema, is provided by a therapist trained to treat these disorders, and all staffers receive special training in dementia care. “Each resident has different preferences and needs, and our personalized care ensures that each resident’s expectations are met, ”Knittel says. “In addition, our wide variety of social events helps residents stay engaged in meaningful activities throughout the day.”

Music therapy and art expression are popular choices, and daily exercise programs are designed to keep residents active. Activities also

help maintain the community spirit at McKnight Place Extended Care: Speakers present intriguing programs that spark ideas and conversation; ensembles and bands make toes tap and fingers snap; and small groups enjoy card games, craft projects and cooking demonstrations.

At the heart of McKnight Place Extended Care is its quality of care.

“Our staff is excellent in the care they provide,” Knittel says. “We truly work as a team to make each day exceptional for our residents. One of the reasons we’re able to do this is because of the longevity in key care positions and our management team. Residents and their families benefit from having experienced, well-trained staff here to help them.”

Knittel adds: “McKnight Place Extended Care is locally owned. That makes a difference to our residents, their families and employees. The owners are here, on-site, to address any concerns that may arise. They also care deeply for the community and have chosen to build senior living worthy of their own friends and family – and it shows.”

Extended Care

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Solar

Affordable Energy Solutions

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Helio Solar Power

Solar power is a smart way to cut utility costs while helping the environment, and getting a solar home is more achievable than you might think. Helio Solar Power is dedicated to providing affordable green energy solutions, with everything from solar-paneled carports and pergolas to solar batteries to protect your home or business from the effects of a blackout.

Helio Solar Power works with the best in solar energy, educating and providing solutions for its customers. The company values its experienced roofers, electricians, general contractors and engineers, all trained to provide affordable and lasting solutions for energy independence. Its technicians are committed to installing superior products that will benefit the property owner, the community and the environment. Helio Solar Power also believes that it is important to

constantly educate staff on emerging trends and new technologies.

Helio Solar Power likewise values transparency, integrity and ethical business practices, and works hard to ensure that every customer receives the highest level of care and service from start to finish, including keeping customers connected to the process every step of the way. Furthermore, all of its residential solar systems and battery solutions come with a second-to-none warranty with a zero out-of-pocket charge and the most extensive coverage in the industry.

With residential and commercial solar, solar carports and pergolas, battery solutions and EV charging stations, you have plenty of options on how to integrate solar into your life. Partner with Helio Solar Power today to take control of your rising energy costs and protect the environment.

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Tax Planningg and a Advisoryy

Planning That Looks Forward

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Christina Kling-Garrett

In an age where the ability to find a company to do your taxes is as easy as turning on a computer, HKA CPAs & Advisors makes its client relationships the bedrock of its service. HKA takes a revolutionary approach to growth, with its team members and its clients alike, having evolved from a tax-focused accounting firm to an advisory-focused firm that excels at tax planning and rich relationship development.

HKA’s motto, “Look Ahead,” succinctly describes its product philosophy. It is passionate about working with clients that want to grow, and believes that the only way to do this is to plan for the future. HKA offers silver, gold and platinum packages so that each new client knows the level of service to expect and, after choosing the package, can choose to add any specific services that apply to that new client’s needs.

HKA grows as a unit and supports itself as a team. The firm has two

uniquely operating teams that serve financial advisors running their own office, small businesses looking for growth and individuals seeking hands-on guidance as they plan the next stages of their lives.

This year, HKA’s annual fundraiser is raising money for the Veterans Community Project, a local organization that is building a village of tiny homes for veterans in need. HKA believes that service to the St. Louis community is paramount to its mission as a company and continues to maintain the cohesion that its team shares.

Just as HKA encourages its team members to make the right worklife balance choices, it encourages its clients to do what’s right for themselves, their businesses and their lives. Ideally, HKA is there to assist from a tax planning perspective to plan for the future. It is always ready to talk.

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Travel

The Best in Knowledge and Service

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Brentwood Travel

An independent third-generation and family-owned travel agency for 65 years, Brentwood Travel has been operating in the greater St. Louis area since 1957.

The agency specializes in leisure travel, corporate travel, group travel, cruises, tours, destination weddings, honeymoons, adventure travel, airfare and car rentals. Each consultant is a trained specialist in a variety of travel experiences, like customized itineraries, adventure travel, multigenerational travel, destination weddings, solo travel and specialinterest groups.

All Brentwood Travel consultants must complete extensive training with the company and all preferred suppliers, and must have ongoing education and specialist training. Many advisors have been with Brentwood Travel for more than 25 years and have extensive experience in the hospitality industry.

Brentwood Travel doesn’t just care about getting you to your

destination; it cares about each client’s experience before, during and after that client’s trip. Should any problems arise while on their clients’ trips, Brentwood Travel helps out, regardless of day or time, and clients know that they can get hold of a person and get answers to their questions and concerns immediately.

As a family-owned company, Brentwood Travel regards customer service as key. Brentwood Travel truly cares about its employees and keeps a comfortable work atmosphere. Everyone is willing to help everyone else out. Whether doing so involves a team effort for large groups or specialty trips, team members are always ready to lend hands to one another.

Because of the strong relationships Brentwood Travel has cultivated with its suppliers and clients throughout the years, the company was able to overcome the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic posed to the travel industry. Now that travel is back and more popular than ever, Brentwood Travel is thriving.

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Tree Service

Best & Nothing Less

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC

At Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC, promising to be the best demands more than words. It requires consistent action to deliver first-rate products and service – and clients would agree that this comprehensive lawn service company delivers.

In operation since 1974, Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC was established on family principles with the aim of becoming the No. 1 tree company in the greater St. Louis area and beyond. Brad Stricker, the secondgeneration owner of the business, has taken on his father’s values and trustworthiness to continue producing the highest quality of work, ensuring each and every customer is satisfied with their service.

The complete tree maintenance company can manage any sized job, from tree and stump removals to trimming and pruning with manual climbers, and can also provide bucket truck and crane truck services.

As Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC stands by the Stricker legacy, it

continually strives to impress its clients. One way in which it succeeds is in training employees to have highly valuable skills that they present in a nice, professional manner while always prioritizing safety first.

The fully insured Missouri certified arborists also excel at dead wooding and thinning, and storm clean-up. Educated in the latest technology, employees integrate new and better safety techniques while aiming to perform the best quality work for their customers at all times.

Today, Stricker applies his passion and knowledge for the tree care industry – something he learned from his father – to make his family’s company more than just a familiar name. The way a pristine landscape can offer peace of mind and inspire all who see it, so does Rite-A-Way Tree Service, LLC in its top-of-class performance on each and every project. Accept nothing less than the best to take care of your next tree service need.

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Wellness

Concierge Women’s Health Care in One Supportive Space

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Evora Women’s Health

Evora Women’s Health, founded by Dr. Becky Lynn, M.D., is a concierge, direct care medical practice offering everything a woman needs in one location. Its approach to health is unique: By prioritizing preventive care, wellness education and lifestyle changes, Evora empowers you to lead your healthiest, happiest life – no matter what stage of life you’re in – and believes in evidence based, holistic care from traditional medicine to a more natural approach. Dr. Lynn is a boardcertified gynecologist specializing in menopause, weight loss, and sexual health. Evora treats everything from pelvic pain and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to vaginal dryness, hot flashes, low libido and beyond.

“To us, relationships are everything,” Dr. Lynn says. “The Evora team is dedicated to knowing each of our patients on a personal level so we can custom-tailor care as your health needs change.”

Evora offers a weight-loss program targeting all aspects of weight gain to give you sustainable results. Its four-pronged approach targets nutrition, physical activity, behavior and genetic factors by providing you with a physician, registered dietitian, personal trainer, and motivational coach all in one supportive space. Also included are metabolism measurements and body composition assessments, as well as weight-loss medications, if indicated.

Evora Women’s Health also offers mental health therapy, life coaching, chiropractic care, acupuncture, aesthetic services, physical therapy, personal training, massage therapy, and much more. Give yourself the health care that you deserve by joining the Evora community – and start feeling your best today!

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THE TRIO 7800 Clayton Road Richmond Heights, MO 63117 rsvpstl@rothliving.com 314.991.0900

Modern MÉLANGE

By Nancy Robinson

It’s the mix, not the match, that makes for interesting interiors, and these pieces make a compelling case for “mixing it up.”

Baker Furniture’s gold-and-black lacquered Chippendale chinoiserie commode is part of the esteemed Stately Homes collection.

The top is decorated with a scene of wildlife and pagodas; the long drawer in the frieze and paneled doors below are similarly decorated. Sabre-shaped supports terminate in carved Greek key pattern feet. (kdrshowrooms.com)

Your future kitchen starts here.

Schedule an appointment with our showroom to learn more

Hickory Chair’s Alexander tight-back sofa was adapted from a 19th-century image in “The Cabinet Dictionary,” a rare Thomas Sheraton book that is carefully preserved in the library of the Winterthur Country Estate. The sculptural exposed wood frame is accentuated by slender mahogany trim in an espresso finish surrounding the base, arms and back. (shubertdesign.com)

about Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove products.

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Currey & Company’s Grand Lotus chandelier is a combination of satin black and contemporary gold leaf finishes on skillfully fashioned wrought iron. (savvyladue.com)

Designed by William Bernoudy

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GROOMING & GLAMOUR

Background Knowledge

By Amanda Dahl | Photos by Maddie K Photography

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he creators of St. Louis-based Heera Cosmetics recognized something was still missing from the beauty market in early 2020, so they got to work to bridge the gap they perceived.

“As first-generation Muslim Indian women in health care, it was frustrating for us to see products on the market that claimed to integrate Indian Ayurvedic ingredients to attain healthy skin or hair without proper scientific research,” Shereen Mohammed and Zoya Mohammed say.

“We noticed a need for products that made sense scientifically, were accessible to all people and were easy to use on all hair types.”

They continue: “Currently, many products that claim to promote hair growth don’t include ingredients that stimulate hair follicles and include ingredients that are known to clog pores. Our star ingredient – peppermint oil – is scientifically proven to stimulate the scalp to promote hair growth.”

The team behind Heera Cosmetics works within the health care industry; Shereen Mohammed is an osteopathic medical student and Zoya Mohammed is a pharmacist. This experience informs product design, as does the siblings’ Indian heritage, which ties traditional Ayurvedic medicine (an ancient Indian medical system that takes a holistic approach) with research backed by contemporary science.

“Self-care and wellness can seem unattainable to the average person,” the sisters relate. “This can be due to time constraints or other barriers. We want to make self-care accessible to everyone by eliminating those obstacles. With determination and diligence, we were able to formulate a hair care product that is easy to use and [offers] the same great, healthy hair benefits for all.”

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be used daily or included in an at-home spa day, and they are also made to carry on the go. The formulas focus on versatility and effectiveness, with weightless application to all different hair types, and offer a non-greasy finish.

“We would not be where we are today if it were not for our St. Louis community helping us to spread the word about Heera Cosmetics,” the Mohammeds say.

The love underlying such support is shared in return, as the self-care line works with local wholesalers to create its packaging, labeling and

T-shirts. All products are available to purchase at heeracosmetics.com or through the Heera Cosmetics Instagram page.

“Products on the market should be accessible and user-friendly for anyone interested in attaining healthy, luxurious hair,” Shereen Mohammed and Zoya Mohammed agree. “Our products do just that, and it is our goal to continue to provide products that help people of all backgrounds attain their hair and skin goals.”

Heera Cosmetics, St. Louis, heeracosmetics.com

LANDSCAPE

THE BACKYARD FARMER

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

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neighbor asked me recently about planting some fruit trees in her garden. She is a novice gardener and has no clue how to start but was inspired by the earliest of local fruits at a metro area farmers market. I walked her through the first steps of planning.

Helping her to decide what she had room for was the first question. Was she planning a home orchard with multiple rows of trees or just a few plants worked into the existing landscape? As most fruit trees require full sun, her mostly wooded lot was suitable for only one or two fruit trees.

How much time did she want to spend tending these crops? With three small children, not a lot.

Then I asked the stop-the-train question: How “organic” did she want the garden to be, and how much pesticide spraying was she willing to do?

“Completely and none,” she said.

“No cherry trees, then,” I replied.

Most fruits require frequent insecticide and fungicide treatments to keep the plants alive and

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the ripening fruit free from maggots. Her answer also indicated to me that she, like many folks, misunderstands the legal concept of “organic” gardening in the U.S. Pesticides are still used, but the materials in them come from natural sources and not lab-synthesized chemicals, so “organic” does not mean “pesticide-free.”

Fruit production often requires commitment.

Not only does it take time to properly care for the plants, but also some plants take years of growing before bearing a single fruit. My

recommendations are to start small and aim for low-maintenance choices.

I have the best success with bramble crops, particularly thornless blackberries. The deer don’t touch them, they are disease-resistant and simple netting keeps the birds away. Rhubarb is another easy dessert crop, with little action required beyond watering in the heat of the summer.

Persimmons are pretty straightforward and undemanding. Some very disease-resistant apples and plums can perform well most years with just low-toxicity dormant oil sprays, but care must be taken in choosing varieties. A special strawberry jar with growing pockets or a vertical garden, used with drip irrigation that keeps the foliage dry, gives you a fighting chance against the deadly mildew that quickly ruins a strawberry crop.

Blueberries require soil acidification, but that’s a simple fix.

The verdict is still out on my kiwis. I planted three of them five years ago and have yet to see the first fruit. I’m carefully optimistic, though.

For most everything else, it’s the farmers market for me!

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Beauty

FROM ASHES

By Alecia Humphreys | Photos courtesy of Forai

A nonprofit jewelry and apparel shop seeks to empower refugees and immigrants in the metro area.

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hen Jen Owens opened her door to two refugee families for Thanksgiving dinner in 2008, little did she realize where that open door would lead.

“Around our table sat some of the most recent Nepali-Bhutanese asylees, full of hope for a new and better life,” Owens remembers. “Yet despite their glowing hope, I couldn’t stop thinking, ‘What would life realistically look like for a widow with two school-aged children, no English and little formal education?’”

This query was one Owens couldn’t quite seem to shake.

“I just couldn’t quit thinking about [the widow] and other women like her,” Owens says. “I spent a lot of time praying and wondering if there was something that I could possibly do.”

Finally, it hit her – the inspiration for her faith-based nonprofit now known as Forai.

“I’ve loved to sew since I was a little girl, and I thought, ‘A lot of women have sewing skills, or you can teach skills with your hands by simply showing someone – even if you can’t speak the same language, you can just demonstrate something over and over again,’” Owens describes. “I thought that could be a way that someone could acquire skills or use skills they already have to be able to generate income for their families.”

Forai stands for “Friends of Refugees and Immigrants” and partners with refugee and immigrant women in the metro area to teach them how to produce jewelry and textiles, all while paying them a fair wage for their work.

The accessories and apparel they create are sold at forai.org, at pop-up shops in the metro area and in boutiques across the U.S., which are listed at forai. org/pages/retail-partners.

“We had our first meeting in October of 2009,” Owens reflects. “Now we are almost 13 years into this, and it’s actually really exciting to see how far we’ve come. We’ve grown, we’ve solidified structures, we are in more shops, and we’ve worked with more women.”

The women come from Afghanistan, Syria and Myanmar, just to name a few. Owens notes that, amid the recent influx of Afghan refugees resettling in the U.S., “God opened up a collaborative opportunity with a local jewelry company allowing us to hire two newly arrived Afghan women to make jewelry for that company.” And in the spring, Forai was able to hire them as artisans for the nonprofit.

“We love getting to know these courageous women, teaching them new skills and providing much-needed income as their families adjust to a vastly different life,” Owens says.

One woman who has expanded her skillset is Sui, whose last name is omitted to respect Forai’s policy of prohibiting disclosing full names to protect women who have fled persecution and those women’s families. Sui is from Myanmar ( formerly Burma), which faces “a grave political, economic, human rights and humanitarian crisis due to a brutal crackdown by a powerful military that acts with impunity,” according to the U.S. Department of State.

Sui escaped to Malaysia in 2010, received asylum through the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in 2013 and moved to St. Louis in 2015.

“I started in a sewing class in fall 2019 – then, in 2021, I started as a Forai artisan in sewing,” Sui says. “[As a Forai artisan,] I make products like bibs, onesies, zipper pouches and totes from home.

“Last November, I became the sewing admin and now am coming to the workshop where I am learning typing, computer skills and English,” she continues. “I make the production plan, prepare kits for artisans to take home, set up for classes and help teach sewing classes.”

Sui emphasizes she’s gained more than sewing skills through Forai.

“I am more confident,” Sui says. “I am shy. I didn’t talk much before.”

This confidence is something Owens has observed with other participants in the program. She says it offers an environment ideal for challenging “the Jen Owens and Zipporah (former artisan) Photo by Jonathan Hambacker women to do things they think they can’t do.”

“Most of them aren’t familiar with computers, so we always say, ‘It’s OK if you mess this up. We are just going to do it again,’” Owens describes. “It’s a safe place to learn, and it’s lovely to think that we’re a space where women really feel safe and cared for and loved ... ” “If you’re a refugee, you come from really difficult circumstances,” Owens continues. “And it’s kind of unbelievable the things that they’ve gone through to get from their home country here and the heartache that they continue to experience if they stay in touch with friends and family that are still in their home country or they hear what’s happening in their home country. So it’s quite a privilege to be in a relationship with them.”

Forai, 5021 Adkins Ave., St. Louis, 314-308-5620, forai.org

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7343 Westmoreland Drive University City

Erin Mellow

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6 Bedrooms l 4.5 Bathrooms l $1,650,000 Not often does a home of such elegance and beauty become available on one of the most distinguished streets in St. Louis. From the moment you see the house, you will notice the beautiful front exterior, stunning mature landscaping, and 1905 original street clock. This home features 4,927 square feet of Italian Renaissance architectural appointments including: the timeless stucco, mahogany doors, terrazzo floors, arched doorways, historic moldings, impressive formal living room, grand dining room, a cook’s dream kitchen with breakfast room, office with custom built-ins, a sitting room and half bath.

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TOP MEN IN REAL ESTATE

By Maggie Peters

BREIHAN MALECEK PETERSEN & JAMES BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES ALLIANCE REAL ESTATE 314-872-6761, bmpjrealestate.com

With more than 50 years of combined experience, Steve Breihan and Erik Petersen’s track record speaks for itself year after year. Clients know, by putting their trust in this dynamic team, they will receive top professional real estate knowledge and customer services that are second to none.

Joseph Magsaysay

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Born and raised in the Philippines and now a resident of Clayton, Joseph Magsaysay has earned high designations such as Certified International Property Specialist and Top 1-percent REALTOR in the St. Louis Metro and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate nationwide. Magsaysay is a Luxury Real Estate Advisor for the only lifestyle brand in real estate, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate.

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Founded in 2008, The Gellman Team has helped more than 295 families achieve their real estate goals in 2022. The team follows their 11 core values, including building client relationships for life and giving back to the communities in which they live and work, and annually supports more than 90 charities.

Mike Huggins

LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-288-9157 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Mike Huggins has developed a successful career in the St. Louis real estate market with professionalism and integrity at the forefront of his business. He guides his clients through the process of buying and selling their dream homes with patience, attention to detail and skilled negotiating. Huggins helps his clients succeed!

Keith R. Manzer and Christopher M. Klages

Steve Mathes and Joe Mathes

Keith R. Manzer and Christopher M. Klages possess more than 40 years of combined experience and expertise in the high-end market anywhere in St. Louis. Their hands-on approach is a key factor in their achievements and stellar reputation. Their motto is simple: work hard and treat your customers as you would like to be treated yourself.

Steve Mathes and Joe Mathes have a family tradition of honesty, integrity, experience and outstanding service. Steve Mathes has more than $638 million in written lifetime sales, and Joe Mathes earned the title of Rookie of the Year from Coldwell Banker Gundaker in 2016. Together, the Mathes team continues to earn accolades and recognition.

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Wayne Norwood and Ben Patton

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Wayne Norwood and Ben Patton partnered in 2009, establishing the registered luxury brand “Finest Homes of Saint Louis.” They have successfully closed more than $400 million and annually receive the top team award companywide, ranking in the top half of 1 percent of all St. Louis agents, achieving the highest average sales pricing among top agents.

Ted Wight has sold real estate for almost 20 years with Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty. Wight is topranked agent in the region, and he sells properties from downtown St. Louis to Wildwood. Check out his website – StLouis.Style – and his Instagram – stlouis.style. Fun Fact: Wight learned how to tap dance this year.

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Rare opportunity to acquire the only privately owned property surrounded

by Babler State Park.

There is a 1400 ft deeded access road that leads to the very private 22 acres surrounded by the park.

There is an older single story home and several out buildings that are in use.

Private Seller. By appointment only. Call John Francis O’Neil III 314-378-3109

Create the park of your dreams. Very private and quiet. This Single Family Residence is located in the heart of Wildwood, Missouri and is within the school district Rockwood R-Vi School District with nearby schools including Babler Elementary School, Rockwood Valley Middle School, and Lafayette High School.

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN ST. LOUIS

125TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Janelle Jenkens, Marilyn Ratclif, Ellen Soule

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he National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis gathered at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton in late April to celebrate its 125th anniversary with an event dubbed “Sisters Act!” Keynote speaker Kathy Najimy gathered in the VIP reception area to greet guests and pose for pictures. Guests enjoyed mimosas and appetizers before heading to the ballroom for lunch and the program. Gail Eisenkramer, NCJW board president, and Susan Katzman, NCJW immediate past president, welcomed guests.

Marlene Hammerman, NCJW past president, and Amy Hammerman, NCJW state policy advocacy chair, shared stories before welcoming Najimy, an activist and actress, to the stage for her keynote address.

Committee co-chairs Jennifer Deutsch and Phyllis Langsdorf thanked guests for attending.

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Whenever NCJW sees a need in the community, we find a way to meet that need. NCJW has been doing that for over 125 years, and Sisters Act! celebrates our long legacy of impact in the community, with the intention to be around another 125 years!

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his year’s Heart & Cross Celebration at River City Casino brought people together in support of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services. Strawberry spritzers and charcuterie boards welcomed guests as they gathered to raise awareness and funds to support the needs of older adults from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL ROSSMAN SCHOOL

GOLDEN APPLE GALA

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he Cabaret Project of St. Louis hosted its gala at The Sheldon Ballroom and Concert Hall in late April. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner and an auction in the ballroom – and then it was off to the concert hall to hear the talented Santino Fontana, a Tony Award winner, perform. Lead sponsors for the evening were Mary Strauss and Jamie and David Sauerburger.

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Local Eats Show & Tell Arts Speak FEATURE: Monuments and Memorials

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LOCAL EATS

SABROSO COCINA MEXICANA

By Mabel Suen

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abroso Cocina Mexicana, which debuted last fall in St. Ann, offers traditional, from-scratch fare from various Mexican regions, with signature menu items including street tacos, quesabirria (a taco/quesadilla cross) and huaraches (a fried oblong dish).

The restaurant comes from chef-owner Miguel Pintor and his wife, Brandin Maddock. Pintor was born in Tabasco in southern Mexico and was raised in Mexico City, where he learned to cook at an early age while helping his mother sell street tacos – a tradition she continues to uphold weekly to this day.

At 17, Pintor moved to the metro area and quickly found himself in kitchens of various chain restaurants before landing a job with restaurateurs Jason and Adam Tilford. He racked up 22 years of experience in the industry, most recently serving as the culinary director for Mission Taco Joint before being laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than despair, though,

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Pintor took the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream of opening his own restaurant.

“When I was looking for a location, I didn’t realize having a church next to the business meant we wouldn’t be able to have a liquor license,” says Pintor, who hopes to someday open a second location so he can serve scratch-made mixed drinks as he’d hoped to. “But that makes me work even harder to make sure the food here is worth coming back for again and again.”

Sabroso means “yummy” or “delicious,” and Pintor hopes to offer a tasty tour of Mexican culture through his food. He insists on doing as much as possible from scratch – from grinding corn for tortillas and tamales to baking bread for tortas and pambazo. The latter sandwich features housemade buns brushed with marinade and stuffed with chorizo, potatoes, lettuce, sour cream and queso fresco.

Additional highlights from the menu include the same street tacos that Pintor’s mother has been selling for more than 40 years, including al pastor served with grilled pineapple and topped with

onions and cilantro. One of Pintor’s favorite dishes is enchiladas de mole, featuring a sauce made up of 18 different dried peppers and chocolate served atop the diner’s choice of beef, chicken or cheese enchiladas with cheese, onions and rice.

Signature dishes include Jalisco-style shredded beef birria with consommè, as well as cochinita pibil – a dish from the Yucatan peninsula made up of slow-roasted pork and pickled habanero onions served with rice, beans and tostadas.

Drink options include house-made horchata, agua de Jamaica and champurrado – Mexican hot chocolate thickened with ground corn.

Sabroso fills a roughly 2,500-square-foot space with around 80 seats. Local artist Jason Butler contributed several murals to the interior, including a map of Mexico highlighting various regional dishes, as well as paintings representing Mexican tribes. An Olmec head, for instance, symbolizes Pintor’s native Tabasco and is featured prominently on one wall, as well as in the restaurant’s logo.

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SHOW & TELL

A Season of Fan Favorites

By Mark Bretz | Photos courtesy of The Muny

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n 2021, The Muny was allowed to offer a truncated season of five shows on its Forest Park amphitheater stage, as arts groups adjusted to the ongoing presence of the coronavirus. When a resurgence of COVID-19 cases forced The Muny to abruptly shut down “Chicago,” its final show of 2021, Mike Isaacson, its artistic director and executive producer, and his colleagues decided to bring “Chicago” back to open The Muny’s 2022 season.

Considering that “Chicago” won multiple awards in the St. Louis Theater Circle’s combined celebration of the 2020 and 2021 seasons, it gives all of The Muny’s patrons another opportunity to see the magnetic production directed and choreographed by Theater Circle winner Denis Jones.

The Muny will feature two premieres in its summer season, “The Color Purple” and Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” It also will present “Mary Poppins” and “Legally Blonde,” two musicals that have played The Muny once previously (2013 and 2011, respectively). Two perennially favorite shows, “Camelot” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” complete The Muny’s 2022 roster.

Isaacson underscores the significance of The Muny’s annual survey of its patrons, indicating that they play a major role in the organization’s selection of shows to be presented during the next season. “‘Sweeney Todd’ always came up high on our surveys,” he gives as an example. “It’s a show people really love, growing from a cult show in 1979 to one that’s been produced around the world.”

The other Muny premiere, “The Color Purple,” is a 2005 musical based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 1983 novel about an African American girl growing up in the South in the early 20th century. Frequently targeted by censors since its publication, the novel deals with rape and incest, as well as physical, verbal and sexual abuse, while telling the ordeals and triumphs of Celie, its central character.

Steven Spielberg’s 1985 film adaptation was nominated

for 11 Academy Awards, while the original 2005 Broadway production garnered 11 Tony nominations. The 2015 Broadway presentation won the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.

“One mistake you can make as a producer is to underestimate the audience,” Isaacson observes. “We certainly have done a lot of shows with serious themes. [As for] ‘The Color Purple,’ it was always popular in The Muny survey, in the sense that Walker’s novel is an American classic. Celie is an extraordinary American hero when you look at what she endures and goes through, and [she still] has a sense of the possibility of beauty and light. I can’t think of a more beautiful and poignant story for right now.”

With “Mary Poppins,” “Legally Blonde” or any Muny production, Isaacson says: “When you look at every season, no matter who you are in St. Louis, the city is an incredibly diverse area, all walks of life with different aesthetics and opinions. If you want to see one show, then I think I’ve done the best to honor the institution’s civic mission. I think this season has that.”

Offstage, The Muny recently announced that it had met its $100 million capital campaign goal. “It’s an extraordinary tribute to this community and this institution,” Isaacson says.

“The Muny had never done a public capital campaign in its history [of more than a century].”

He adds: “I cannot say enough about our gratitude for this accomplishment. We have a beautiful new stage, everything backstage has been redone, new rehearsal platforms, rooms backstage. For the most part, it’s done, so we can move forward.”

Isaacson notes that the rest of the campaign funding “is for our endowment and for many surprises that may come our way. And we want to make sure that tickets can remain affordable for our 24,000 season-ticket holders, and that 1,500 free seats remain available for every performance.”

The Muny’s 2022 season, which opened June 13, runs through Aug. 18. For ticket information, visit muny.org or phone 314-361-1900.

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ARTS SPEAK

An Appetite for Change

By Drew Gieseke | Photos by R.J. Hartbeck Photo

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lthough two-plus years have passed since the novel coronavirus arrived, the culinary arts scene hasn’t fully recovered. This month, St. Louis’ Tempus teamed up with the James Beard Foundation – a New York-based nonprofit seeking to “celebrate, support and elevate the people behind America’s food culture” – to host two benefit dinners in support of independent eateries.

“When COVID-19 hit, restaurants were faced with two distinct challenges,” says Drew Lucido, general manager and beverage director at Tempus, a “New American” restaurant in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood. “The first was more immediate: How do we survive as a business and take care of our employees both physically and financially when we are faced with a virus that prevents us from gathering together?”

The second challenge, Lucido says, became more apparent as the pandemic ground on.

“We began to see the cracks in the foundation of what we had built our industry on,” he says. “How would we create, moving forward, a more equitable workplace where workers felt supported and able to thrive, one based on clearly defined practices and procedures instead of what had come before?”

The James Beard Foundation sought to tackle this issue soon after the beginning of the pandemic and launched Friends of James Beard Benefit dinners as part of its Open for Good initiatives. By partnering with independent restaurants like Tempus, it aimed to truly serve its mission and support the culinary arts when they most needed support.

“The dinners serve as fundraisers, where those restaurants that have benefited from the previous culture of the culinary world are able to donate their time, money and resources to help create a more equitable culinary world as we move forward,” Lucido continues, noting the foundation has made a point of supporting marginalized individuals in the culinary arts.

Chef Ben Grupe and his team at Tempus have crafted an incredible menu to match a carefully curated experience for guests at the benefit dinners. The events raised nearly $10,000 for the

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James Beard Foundation.

“This money will go toward providing critical resources to help independent restaurants build the capacity to come back stronger, more equitable,

more sustainable and more resilient,” Lucido says.

Tempus hopes to continue supporting the foundation with future collaborations and, along the way, keep spreading the word about the importance of backing the culinary arts here.

“Supporting local restaurants means supporting the community,” Lucido says. “During the pandemic, we all realized that the communal experience of eating and drinking was an important part of our lives, one that all of us missed and yearned to have back. The continued support of diners and the community allows us to create the special experience that we missed during COVID.” Tempus, 4370 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314-349-2878, tempusstl.com

Contextualizing HISTORY

By Brittany Nay Photos courtesy of the Missouri Historical Society and Great Rivers Greenway

MONUMENTS AND OTHER MEMORIALS ARE REASSESSED AS SOCIETY LEARNS MORE ABOUT WHAT, EXACTLY, INSPIRED THEIR CREATION.

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very monument tells a story.

“Monuments and memorials create opportunities to commemorate an individual, a movement or an issue,” says Peter Kastor, a professor of history and American culture studies at Washington University in St. Louis and Missouri Historical Society board member.

Dara Taylor, MHS managing director of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, adds: “By their emphases and absences, monuments and memorials can serve to distort as much as they inform history.”

As monuments and memorials are being removed, reinterpreted and constructed across the U.S., various metro area organizations have also recently reassessed historical statues and started new commemorative projects – all in an effort to more accurately recount every story of the area’s past.

The Missouri History Museum recently hosted a panel discussion, “Rethinking Monuments & Memorials,” to dive deeper into the conversation surrounding the area’s historic and future commemorations. “Innocently or not,” Kastor says, “memorials can paper over history or just get it wrong … but they can serve as reparative when done thoughtfully and properly.”

Among other topics, the panelists examined the museum’s reinterpretation of its own Thomas Jefferson statue, which debuted on April 30, 1913. “It was meant to be both a celebration of Thomas Jefferson and a celebration of the 1904 World’s Fair,” says panel moderator Jody Sowell, current MHS managing director of public history and incoming president, effective July 11 following MHS President Frances Levine’s retirement.

In late April of this year, MHS – which operates the Missouri History Museum – installed interpretive labels in the form of three free-standing reading rails around the Jefferson statue that aim to point out the contradictions and complexities of Jefferson’s legacy and relate

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By their emphases and absences, monuments and memorials can serve to distort as much as they inform history.”

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history in a more complete and complex way. “Thomas Jefferson was an instrumental figure in American history, but also this person who you want to interrogate and question and wonder about how we should think about him today,” Sowell explains.

Sowell says the response to the new labels has been overwhelmingly positive: “What we have most enjoyed seeing is visitors having conversations around the statue in ways we didn’t see before they were installed. Most visitors want to wrestle with the complexities of history, and we believe the response we have seen proves that.”

The panelists also discussed future commemorative projects set for the metro area, including the creation of a memorial to honor Mill Creek Valley.

A once-thriving Black neighborhood of more than 800 businesses and some 40-plus houses of worship, Mill Creek Valley was home to 20,000 residents who were displaced in 1959 upon its demolition for “urban renewal,” as detailed in the memoir, “The Last Children of Mill Creek,” by author Vivian Gibson, who served as a panelist at the April event and an adviser to local groups working to create Mill Creek Valley memorials.

With input from area residents including Gibson, as well as support and expertise from institutions such as The Griot Museum of Black History in St. Louis’ St. Louis Place neighborhood and MHS, Great Rivers Greenway is memorializing the Mill Creek Valley neighborhood in its former home along a 1-mile stretch of Market Street between Compton Avenue and 22nd Street, according to a press release.

Great Rivers Greenway is a St. Louis-based public agency tasked with building and caring for a network of greenways – 128 miles and counting, according to its website. Set to open in 2023, the Brickline Greenway segment running from Harris-Stowe State University to the new St. Louis CITY SC stadium will feature a public art installation by St. Louis resident and nationally acclaimed artist Damon Davis to commemorate Mill Creek Valley.

“Mill Creek Valley was a thriving Black community, with businesses and nightlife, [an] arts community and a range of socioeconomic classes,” explains Davis in the press release from St. Louis CITY SC. “The narrative of it being a blighted community – it was neglected for a reason, slum-ified so that the excuse could be used to pave over it. I’m designing a series of pedestals and portals to represent hourglasses that hold time (represented by soil) still, displayed at the top. Just like the soil, we can excavate the stories of these people and put them on literal pedestals for the whole world to see, acknowledge and start a conversation about their stories.”

Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, 314-746-4599, mohistory.org Great Rivers Greenway, greatriversgreenway.org

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Automotive

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Berkel Sheet Metal Co. Since 1917 Fabrication & Installation of Copper Gutters, Spouts, Counter Flashing, Copper Bay Roofs, Gutter Screening.

Free Estimates Licensed & Insured BBB A+ Accredited

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berkelsheetmetal@yahoo.com

Call Sam 314-302-2008

THE GUTTER GUY New installation, cleaning & repair, drainage solutions, screen installation.

Fabrication & installation of custom size window well covers. Professional, reliable, insured. No mess left behind.

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Heart 2 Heart I.H.S LLC Private Duty/ Medicaid, CPR Certified, Med Reminder, Light Housekeeping, Errands.

30yrs Exp. Contact Danielle 314-305-8485. Ref Provided

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HOME CARE - 30yrs Exp. Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Hospice & Stroke Patients.

Available Nights 7pm-7am.

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Help Wanted CARE TAKER WANTED Good Pay / Good Hours Please Call 314-432-5913

Help Wanted

JON'S AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR

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Help Wanted

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with Integrity 50+ Years.

Will Pay Cash

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Electrical, Carpentry, Floors, Windows, Plumbing, Painting, Tile & Lots More! Quality Guaranteed! Reasonable, Insured, References.

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Duties to include help with meals and light house work.

Two shifts available: • Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 12pm-8:30pm.

• Saturday 8am-8:30pm and Sunday 2pm-8:30pm.

For more information call

(314) 349-1457 & ask for Sherlyn Whiteside MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST SUMMER INTERN GATESWORTH /MCKNIGHT PLACE Associated Rehabilitation Services welcomes applications for the position of Medical Receptionist – Summer Intern.

Great opportunity for a high school or college student who is interested in learning more about the medical field, specifically physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech language pathology! This position will support our Rehabilitation Programs & staff at Gatesworth/McKnight Place in University City by welcoming inquiries from, providing information to clients in person, via phone & fax, & providing general office support including filing of forms, general maintenance of medical files, organization & cleanliness of workspace. If you are interested, please send an email to pheithaus @carelincoptions.com Your email should include your phone number & a brief summary of your background & why you are interested in the position.. If you have a resume’, please attach it to the email.

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

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Since 2001

Help Wanted

Home Improvement

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REMODEL & REPAIR Rotted Wood, Painting, Tile, Drywall, Floors, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing.

Power Washing. Insured.

Free Estimates. 40yrs Exp. Don Phillips 314-973-8511

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Part Time Cook in Private Home

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Dale 314-541-6708 "Where quality is still in style" 45yrs experience

This multi-faceted position requires cooking and serving Tuesday-Friday 2pm-8:30pm and Saturday 12pm-8:30pm.

For more information call

Lawn and Garden

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U Name It & We Haul It! 7 Days - Same Day. Brush, Appliances, Clean Outs, Demo, Bsmts & Garage, Etc.

Brian 314-740-1659

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Exposed aggregate, stamped & colored, driveways, patios, sidewalks. Fully insured for customer protection.

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CONCRETE WORK

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

WE SPECIALIZE IN RETAINING WALLS • PAVER PATIOS • DECKS • FENCES • TREES • NEW LANDSCAPING • LAWNS • MULCH & MUCH MORE! • FREE ESTIMATES

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Power Washing - siding, decks & patios. Fully insured with 20+ years of experience.

Call 636-579-3561

McGreevy Piano Tuning

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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.

Tuckpointing

Wanted

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Diamonds, Rolex & Patek Philippe Watches Needed

BREAKING NEWS…

We will pay UP TO $10,000 ON TOP OF what we would normally pay for the right piece.

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BBB A+ and 2013 Torch Award.

Free verbal appraisals available by our certified GIA Gemologist

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

Trees

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LADUE NEWS

LAND WANTED St. Louis Business man looking for a piece of land to buy/lease within 1hr hour of St. Louis.

Hope to have a cave or spring or both on the property. Fishing access would be desirable as well. Call Sean 314-608-2692.

Moving/Downsizing?

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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Always Buying Old Clothing & Items, 1900-1980 Antiques, Art and Records

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Call 314-249-5369

Wanted

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

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1 50ct diamonds and larger to supply our national customer base, and will pay 1.50ct up to $10,000 + premium 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.

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THE RYAN TRADITION, SELLING ST. LOUIS’ MOST PRESTIGIOUS AND PROMINENT PROPERTIES SINCE 1965 Continuing a 57 year legacy of serving the St. Louis luxury market, The Ryan Tradition looks forward to the opportunity to provide you with your significant property needs.

JOHN RYAN, Broker/Sales Associate John Ryan’s experience and dedication to his clients for over 40 years has earned him the trust of buyers, sellers and other real estate professionals.

• #1 Sales Associate in the Ladue/Clayton Coldwell Banker Gundaker Office • Top 1% of Coldwell Banker Sales Associates Nationwide • Top St. Louis Sale Price in 2021 • 5-Star in Client Satisfaction

CHRISTINA DENT, Sales Associate Christina joined the Ryan Tradition with 20+ years of experience in both commercial and residential real estate. Together with her family she has bought, designed, built, and sold luxury homes and hotels in Aspen, Snowmass, Sonoma, Palm Springs, and Ladue over the past two decades.

Significant Sales of 2022 Listing Agent: 601 Barnes Road - Ladue 9875 Litzsinger Road - Ladue 6 Lynnbrook Road - Frontenac 201 S McKnight Road - Ladue 1 W Geyer Road - Frontenac 6 Apple Tree Lane - Ladue 9797 Litzsinger Road - Ladue Buyers Agent: 2452 Pocahontas Place - Rock Hill 1228 Tammany Lane - Town & Country 1101 & 1111 McKnight Road - Richmond Heights

T H E RYA N T R A DI T ION A heritage of exceptional real estate service since 1965 JOHN RYAN | 314.941.0572 | johnryan@coldwellbanker.com CHRISTINA DENT | 314.309.5995 | christina.dent@cbgundaker.com | theryantradition.com

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