August 4, 2023

LADUE NEWS

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IanCaso

EDITORIAL

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

EmilyAdams|eadams@laduenews.com

MANAGINGEDITOR

AshleyKlein|aklein@laduenews.com

DIGITALEDITOR&STAFFWRITER

AmandaDahl|adahl@laduenews.com

COPYEDITOR&STAFFWRITER

MadeleineAckerburg|mackerburg@laduenews.com

ASSOCIATEEDITOR

EmilyStandlee|estandlee@laduenews.com

STAFFWRITER

CharlotteRenner|crenner@laduenews.com

CONTRIBUTINGWRITERS

DrewGieseke,AleciaHumphreys,AmanaNasir, SheilaOliveri,NancyRobinson,AndreaSmith, MabelSuen,HopeTimmermann,KatieYeadon

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SPECIALPROJECTSMANAGER

MaggiePeters|mpeters@laduenews.com

CLASSIFIEDACCOUNTMANAGER

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ART

ARTDIRECTOR

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ASSISTANTARTDIRECTOR

LauraDeVlieger|ldevlieger@laduenews.com

ADDITIONAL AREA LISTINGS

9900OldWarsonRoad(Ladue) $4,999,000

$2,299,000

$2,250,000 1021LayRoad(Ladue) $2,225,000 1636ForestAire(Frontenac) $1,750,000 1220S.MasonRoad(Town&Country) $1,395,000

12237LadueRoad(CreveCoeur) $1,099,000

314AltusPlace(Kirkwood) $1,075,000

15LindworthDrive(Ladue) $989,000

305GeyerForestDrive(Kirkwood) $635,000

415ConwayMeadowsDrive(Chesterfield) $610,000

12985WallingshireCourt(CreveCoeur) $595,000

12SouthridgeDrive(Glendale) $549,000

7343CornellAvenue(U.City) $469,000

6432MurdochAvenue(St.Louis) $449,000

7529WellingtonWay#3(Clayton) $409,900

1123RalphTerrace(RichmondHeights) $315,000

4100ForestParkAve#524(St.Louis) $250,000

6MonarchTraceCt.#307(Chesterfield) $245,000

7646HawthornePlace(U.City) $205,000

7044Rhodes(Affton) $204,000

5518Waterman#3W(St.Louis) $205,000

7712DelmontStreet(St.Louis) $200,000

1505CentralAvenue(St.Louis) $195,000

655LoyolaDr.(Florissant) $154,900

1. 1021 Lay Road •Ladue

NEW LISTING! Inside the feel is rich and luxurious with high ceilings, extensive millwork, beautiful hardwood flooring and high-end finishes. French doors provide great indoor-outdoor flow from family room, breakfast room, and primary bedroom to private patios and romantic saltwater lap pool. $2,225,000

2. 1220 S. Mason Rd. •Town &Country

NEW LISTING! Soaring windows welcome you into the living room with views of the private backyardand pool! When stepping into the warm kitchen, breakfast room, andadjoining hearth room, you’llfeel right at home.Abreakfast bar,double ovens, awalk-in pantry, and more are perfect for everydayliving and entertaining. $1,395,000

3. 5518 Waterman Blvd. 3W •St. Louis

NEW LISTING! Nicely renovated (2004/05) unit in DeBaliviere Place close to Forest Park, Metro Link Station, Cafes and Restaurants. Updated kitchen, wood floors, updated baths, plus windows galore. One single car detached garage plus two parking spaces with easy secure entry through back door $205,000

4. 415 Conway Meadows •Chesterfield

NEW LISTING! Aperfectlysituatedvilla filled with charm, architectural flair and open concept living. Family/great room, illuminatedbyfour skylights, and full primary suite with remodeled bath and walk-incloset opens to lushlylandscaped outdoors. Lovely granite kitchen with serving bar and main floor laundry $610,000

5. 12237 Ladue Road •Creve Coeur

Atrue hidden gem and restful retreat masterfully designed for today’s lifestyle. Once you’ve arrived on the property and stepped inside this over 4,500 square feet of open-concept transitional living space you know you have arrived somewhere very special. $1,099,000

6. 1524Honey Locust Ct. •Wildwood

NEW LISTING! Step into the 2-story entry with gracious staircase and handsome office to the left and separate dining to the right. The large family room, eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, granite, stainless steel appliances, and light-filled sunroom will be the perfect place for the family to gather $865,000

7. 40 Brighton Way1S•Clayton

Fabulous hardwood floors, open floor plan, and crisp feel. The light-filled living room offers abalcony, fireplace, and built-in bookshelves. Open to the dining room, the dining room is bright as well, with plenty of space. $699,000

8. 14362 Spyglass Court •Chesterfield

NEW LISTING! Stunning villa in popular Spyglass with many updates and top-of-the-line features. Inviting great room, attractive kitchen, plus adjacent breakfast room with access to alarge deck. Stylish master suite features vaulted ceiling includes afabulous bath. $720,000

Celebratingthe2022TopAgents

LeslieA. Owens

1. 1021 Lay Road •Ladue

2. 1220 S. Mason Rd. •Town &Country

8. 14362 Spyglass •Chesterfield

7. 40 Brighton Way1S•Clayton

3. 5518 Waterman 3W •St. Louis

6. 1524 Honey Locust Ct. •Wildwood

5. 12237 Ladue Rd. •Creve Coeur

4. 415 Conway Meadows •Chesterfield

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Sometimes,thelittlestthingscanhavethe greatestimpact.

SaintLouisStoryStitchersknows,forexample, thatsomethingassmallasacreativeoutlethasthe powertotransformkids’lives.That’swhy,inMay, theartists’collectiveopenedTheCenteratGrandel. TheCentergivesmetroareayouthasafespaceto gather,tocreate,tospeakwithanti-violencementors andfriends,togainaccesstostipendsandtoserve asleadersintheircommunities Readmoreabout theorganization’splansinassistanteditorEmily Standlee’sarticleonp.16.

Speakingoftiny,beautifulthingsandthe organizationsthatsupportthem,fliptop.41, wherecontributingreporterAndreaSmithshares howthebelovedSophiaM.SachsButterflyHouse iscelebrating25yearswitheventsthatbenefita varietyofconservationefforts.

Weallknowthatskincareisasmall,routineself-care measurethathasalong-lastingeffect.Onp.28,step insideBeautifyAgency’snewlocation.Contributing reporterAleciaHumphreysexploresthebooming business’missiontogiveclientslong-termskincare strategiesthatwork.

Fromarttonaturetoself-care,Ihopeyoutaketime toenjoythelittlethingsthisweek.

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8173 Stra�ord Drive | NEWLISTING Clayton |$2,299,000

Recently Sold at Janet McAfee Real Estate

5Wickersham Lane | NEWLISTING Ladue |$1,195,000

4488LacledeAvenue | NEWLISTING CWE |$549,000

9572Sunny Creek Lane | NEWLISTING Sunset Hills |$619,900

49 Trent Drive |Ladue

3EdgewoodRoad |Ladue

355Meadowbrook Drive | NEWLISTING Ballwin |$289,000

658 Hawbrook Avenue | NEWLISTING Glendale |$859,000 608 MorelCourt | NEWLISTING St. Albans |$1,599,000

Gettingthe Most OutofYour SPACE

Youryardismeanttobeenjoyed.Whetheryou’relookingfor aplacetorelaxandentertainorsimplywanttoaddprivacy andcurbappealtoyourhome,ChesterfieldValleyNurseryhas boththeexpertiseandthe inventorytogiveyoutheoutdoorspace ofyourdreams.

Inbusinessforover30years, ChesterfieldValleyNurseryoffers everythingfromplantingandsprucing uplandscapingtofulloutdoorkitchens andlivingspaces–andeverything inbetween.

“Oneofthespaceswe’recurrently designinghasalotofdifferentelements,” explainsbuyerandmarketingmanager AndriaGraeler.“Wewantthoseelements tocomplementeachothersoeverything flows.Wewanttomakesurethatthere’s aflowfromtheindoorlivingspacetotheoutsidethatblendsinwiththe client’sstyle.Wetransferthehome’sstyleintoanoutdoorspacewiththe materials,shapesandcolorsweuse.”

Whenitcomestotheliveelementsofthedesign,ChesterfieldValley Nurseryensuresthespacewilllookbeautifulandinvitingyear-roundby

includingdeciduousandevergreenplants,aswellasuniqueplantswith colorfulleavesandbarktocreatecolorinthewinterseason.Thenursery pridesitselfonhavingthefinestselectionofornamentalandspecimen plants,takingannualtripstoOregon everyyeartopickthebestofthebest. Theteamalsoensuresthatmorepractical aspectslikedrainageareconsideredsothe outdoorlivingspacesremainglamorous.

Graeleraddsthatoneofherfavorite partsofthisandanyprojectisseeingall oftheseelementscometogether.

“It’sgreattoseethestep-by-step process,”shesays.“Wehavemultiple crewsworkingatthesametime–someoneworkingonthefireplaceand someoneelseworkingonthestonefor thekitchen–anditwasreallycooltosee theuniquestoneworkcometogether.The finalelementsreallytieinthewholespace,evendowntolayingdownthe freshmulch.Itmakeseverythingpopandgivesitthatnicefinish.”

ChesterfieldValleyNursery,16825N.Outer40Road,Chesterfield, 636-532-9307,chesterfieldvalleynursery.com

CHESTERFIELD VALLEY NURSERY

By Maggie Peters | Photos courtesy of Chesterfield Valley Nursery

WATER BEAD HAZARDS

By Dr. Amana Nasir

Toddlersarenotoriousforputting everythingintheirmouths,whichputs thematrisktoingestnon-fooditems, alsoknownasforeignbodies

Someswalloweditemsmaycauseachildto choke,coughorshowsignsofdistress Other times,theymayletyouknowaftertheingestion, oryoumaynoticeamissinghouseholditem beforethetruthcomesout.

Coinsarethemostcommonlyingested foreignitem.Otherexamplesincludesmallparts oftoys,hairclipsandrings.Whilesomeitems willpass,ifyourchildingestsabattery,magnets, asharporhazardousobjectorhasanysignsof discomfort,itisanabsoluteemergency.

OneofthenewestitemsofconcernI’veseen morerecentlyarewater-absorbingpolymers, alsoreferredtoaswaterbeads,whichareusedin everythingfromtoystohomedécor.Thedanger existsbecausethesesmallplasticballsgrowto severaltimestheiroriginalsizewhenplacedin water,whichmakesthemespeciallyhazardous

duetotheriskofbowelobstruction.

Theproblemisfurthercompoundedbythe factthatachildmaynotsharetheiringestion withanadultuntiltheybecomeuncomfortable. Oncetheingestionisdiscovered,these “polymers”oftendonotshowuponx-rays,thus leadingtoadelayindiagnosisandcare.

Ifachildissuspectedofwaterbead/ polymeringestion,headtotheemergencyroom immediatelyandcallpoisoncontrol.Onceat thehospital,yourmedicalteamwillassessthe childanddeterminetheneedforimagingor endoscopicremovalofthebeadsfromthefood pipeorstomachbeforetheyexpand.

Hereareafewtipstoreducetheriskof ingestionofhazardousitems:

„ Makethechild’senvironmentsafeby removingsmallobjectsandperformingfrequent sweepsofchildren’splayareas.

„ Supervisetoddlerswhileeatingandcutup foodsaccordinglyintosmallbites.

„ Keepmagnets,batteriesandmedications

outofreach.

„ Checktoysforremovablepieces

„ Remindoldersiblingsthattheirtoyscould beachokinghazardfortheiryoungersiblings.

Insummary,thoughamajorityofingested itemswillpassthegastrointestinaltractwithout causingproblems,somewillrequiremedical attention.Ifyouhaveanydoubtsaboutpossible ingestion,pleasecallpoisoncontrolandyour medicalprovider.

Besafeandenjoyyoursummer! ln

Dr.AmanaNasirisapediatricgastroenterologist withMercyClinicKidsGI Formoreinformation, pleasevisitmercy.net/laduenews

BUSINESS NOTES PARK PRIDE

By Drew Gieseke

JunoMusondalikestohike.Afewyearsback, herealizedthatthereweren’tanyT-shirts celebratingtheplacesheenjoyedvisiting, likeJohnson’sShut-InsStateParkorTaum SaukMountainStatePark.Sure,therewereplenty ofYosemiteandBigSurtees,buthardlyany featuringallthegreatlocalandstateparksright inhisownbackyard.

So,duringtheheightofthepandemicin2020, MusondadecidedtolaunchOpeOutdoors,a clothingbrandthatpaystributetotheMidwest anditsmanynaturalwonders.

“AsMidwesterners,we’realwayslooking outsideofourselves,”Musondasays “Sometimes weforgettoappreciate thethingsthatwe experience Wehave culture;wehavethings thatareinteresting.”

OpeOutdoorsisa St.Louis-basedretailer thatdesignsand sellsT-shirtsinspired byMidwestnature.

Musondarunsthe companybyhimself, designingthegraphicsbyhandandthenworking withartiststogenerateprint-readyfiles.

Whileeachpieceofapparel–whetheritbea T-shirt,hoodieorsweatshirt–featuresaslightly differentretrodesignstyle,alleffectivelycapture thevibeoftheparkthey’redepicting.Current offeringsincludeLoneElkPark,HaHaTonka StatePark,ForestParkandElephantRocksState Park,amongmanyothers Squintandyoumay mistakeanOpeOutdoorsshirtforabandtee.

“WhenImaketheseT-shirts,Iwantthemto besomethingyouhaveforalongtime,”Musonda says “AndIfeellikethatstyleiskindoftimeless.”

The29-year-oldentrepreneurworkswith athird-partydistributortofillandshiporders placedonhiswebsite.Healsosellsapparelat localfarmers’marketsandthroughotherarea

retailerslikeBigMuddyAdventures Pricesfor T-shirtsstartaround$35,whilesweatshirtsand hoodiesstartat$55.

Musondaisalsocommittedtogivingback tothecommunity.Everyothermonth,the entrepreneurandOpeOutdoorsfansmeet tocleanuptrashthroughoutthecity.It’san opportunitytobeautifySt.Louisandsurrounding areas–andbuildcommunitytoo.

AlthoughMusondacertainlyhasmoreonthe horizon–includingworkingwiththeMissouri ParksFoundationonadesign–he’sadamant thathedoesn’twantthecompanytobecome somethingit’snot,evenifittakesonalifeofits own.Atitscore,OpeOutdoorswillalwaysbe abouttheheartofthecountry.

“Idon’twantittobeamanufacturedideaof whattheMidwestis,”hesays “Iwanttoshow thereissomediversityhere,someinterest Idon’t wantthistoturnintoaCaliforniabrand.Wedon’t takeourselvestooseriouslyhereintheMidwest, andIkindoflikethat.” ln

OpeOutdoors,opeoutdoors.com

INNOVATION HUB Garbanz-oats for Breakfast

By Hope Timmermann

“Oatsaredead!Longlivechickpeas!”

Thiswasthebattlecryof ChiaraMunziandIzzyGorton, twoWashingtonUniversity Students,astheyconvincedshoppersatthe TowerGroveFarmersMarkettotryoatmealmade withchickpeasforbreakfast.Itwasafirst-ofits-kindrecipedevelopedbyMunziandGorton. Thetwowomenaretheco-foundersofChiChi Foods,achickpea-basedoatmealbrandthatjust underwentitsfirstofficialproductlaunchin lateJuly.

Likeallgoodinventions,ChiChichickpea oatmealwascreatedoutofnecessity.Munzi wasfedupwiththelackofhealthy,high-protein breakfastoptionsonthemarketandtiredof concocting“breakfastmush”withoats,protein powder,eggwhitesandcauliflowerbeforeclass. Chickpeaswerethesolutiontoherhigh-protein, low-sugarbreakfastdilemma.

Chickpeashavetwicetheprotein,33percent lesscarbsandahigherfibercontentthan oats,accordingtoChiChiFoods’website. Munziswappedoatsformashedchickpeas inhermorningoatmeal,andtheresultwas shockinglygood.

“IimmediatelyknewIwantedtomakeitintoa productandabusiness,”Munzisays.

MunziwasenrolledinWashU’sTheLeague, anadvancedentrepreneurshipcourse,where shemetGorton.ThetwosharedaloveoftheTV show“SharkTank”andwantedtostarttheirown businessesoneday.MunziletGortoninonher ideaandGortonwasimmediatelyinterested.

“I’dbringmyInstantPottotheSkandalaris Centerandmakethewholeplacesmelllikebeans aswetestedrecipes,”Munzisays.

Theyworkedtirelesslytodevelopashelfstableapplecinnamonrecipeandtaste-testedit withfaculty,students,friendsandfamilyAfan basegrewasMunziandGortonexperimented withsellingChiChioatmealontheirwebsite, atthefarmersmarketandtofriendsatschool. ThenewlyfoundedChiChiFoodsmovedtoa commercialkitchentokeepupwithdemandand expandtheirlineupwithpeanutbutterbanana

anddarkchocolateblueberryrecipes.

“Itwasallaboutthetaste,”Gortonsays.“It tastesdelicious,butit’salsohealthy.Peopledon’t realizehowmuchsugarisintheiroatmeal.Our chickpeaoatmealhasfivegramsofsugarand11 to15gramsofproteinineachpouch.”

Thelonghoursspentperfectingtherecipes, hustlingproductsandwinning$40,000atcollege venturecompetitionsledtoChiChiFoods’official launchlastmonth.

“Ourfirstproductrunwasmakingitbyhand inourkitchensandstudentcenter,”Munzisays.

“ForourlaunchinJuly,weimprovedtherecipe, sourcedsuppliersforbett in edient like cocoapowderfromPeru increasedtheserving sizeandprotein amount.”Gortonalso designedanewlabel andpackaging.

Munzideferredajob aftergraduationin2023 tofocusonChiChiFood full-timewithGorton, whoispreparingforher junioryearatWashU. Theco-foundersareinth runningforanArchGrant andmaycontinuetobuild theirbusinessinSt.Loui wherethey’llalsohosta boothatTasteofSt.Loui

Withtheirlatestlaun what’snextforthesechi

“Wewanttogoasfar cantakeusinthebreakf Gortonsays.“Wewanttoreplaceoats withchickpeasinkids’breakfastfoods,bars, energybites,everything!”

GetyourChiChichickpeaoatmealfixat chickpeaoats.com.ChiChiisalsosoldatallfour Straub’slocationsintheSt.Louisarea;Dierbergsin Brentwood;UnitedProvisionsintheDelmarLoop; andatFreshThymestoresinFairviewHeights,Ill., TheFoundryinSt.Louis,Kirkwood,O’Fallon, SouthCounty,StPetersandTownandCountry ChiChi,chickpeaoats.com

Photo of Chiara Munzi, on left, and Izzy Gorton, on right

PHOTOS COUR TESY OF CHICHI FOODS

By Emily Stanlee |Photos

Stitchers

Threads of CHANGE

courtesy of Story

IN MAY, SAINT LOUIS STORYSTITCHERS OPENED THE CENTER AT GRANDEL SQUARE, ACREATIVE SPACE FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS.

By Emily Stanlee |Photos courtesy of Story Stitchers

FormedinAugust2013byeightartists, SaintLouisStoryStitchershasgrown tobecomeanationallyrenowned artists’collectivethattransforms younglivesinthecommunity throughthepowerofperformance,artand story–specificallywhenitcomestopreventing youthviolence.

InMay2023,StoryStitchers’president,founder andexecutivedirectorSusanColangelohelped opentheorganization’snew headquarters–TheCent –atKranzbergArts Foundation’sGrandel Squarefacility.“Youth whohaveexperienced supportfromStory Stitchers’creative youthdevelopment programsdetermined thatcreatingapilotfacilit wouldprovideunderserved teensandyoungadultswithneededresources, includingsafespacestogather,”Colangelosays.

TheCenteralsogivesyouthaplacetospeak withanti-violencementorsandfriends,gain accesstostipendsandserveasleadersintheir communities.BothStoryStitchersandTheCenter “aidyouthinliftingthemselvesupintoproductive employmentandhealthieradulthood,proactively reducingcrime[through]communityviolence intervention,”Colangelosays.AtTheCenter, youthcanjoinaprogramcalledStitchersYouth Council;thiscohortgivesmembersownership overtheircreativeandpracticalpassions–ranging acrossart,music,journalism,dance,mediaand podcastingtofinancialliteracyandmarketing ColangelorecentlyspoketousaboutStory Stitchersanditsupcomingevents.Readontosee howyoucangetinvolved.

HowdoesStoryStitchershelpSt.Louisand vice-versa?

“StoryStitchersisayouth-drivenorganization; professionalartistsworkwith16-to25-yearoldstocollectstoriesfromthecommunityand reframeandretellthemthrougharttobuild understanding.Artistsfocusonpublichealth andsafetyissues,asthesearemostimportant forouryoungparticipants.Fromblockparties

tomuseumstoparksandstages,StoryStitchers performs40timesayeartopublicaudiences.We loveSt.Louisandarecommittedtoitspeople.” Whataretheperformanceslike?

“Eachsummer,StoryStitcherslaunchesits summerperformancetour,PicktheCityUP. WeworkwithSt.Louis’OfficeofViolence

Preventiontoaddressyouthviolenceinseveral ways,includingthroughSAFE!Team,acampaign wecreatedtoaddressunintentionalshootings.It teacheschildrentotakethreestepsbackifthey meuponafirearmandtotellaparent.Story Stitchersreleasedanewsingle–“3StepsBack” –onJuly15,alongwithanewdanceroutine theyperformedatO’FallonPark

[Likewise,]PTCUdescribesthevisionof StoryStitchers’youngartists:tocreateasafe studiospacethatwillfulfilltheirneedsand dreams.Foroverayear,theyworkedwith designersandmentorstoidentifyactivities, lors,technologyandfurnishingsforthenew facility.ThePTCUtouralsofeaturesanewsong andmusicvideothatshowstheyoungartists performingaroundSt.Louisandcollecting friendsonabustojointhemintheirmission tomakethecityasaferplaceforall.”

WhatisTheCenterandwhyisitimportant?

“TheCenterwasdesignedtocreateawarm andfriendlyatmosphereandtofosterresilience, especiallyinyoungpeoplewhoarehurting, lonely,afraidoralittlelost.Itissupportedin partbya2021$500,000AcceleratorAwardto StoryStitchersfromTheLewisPrizeforMusic, aphilanthropicmusicartsorganization.Funding givesyoungpeopleaccesstomusiceducation, strengthensthewellbeingoftheircommunities andputsmusicatthecenterofeffortsto establishequity

Adultsespeciallyhavetakennoticeofwhat theyoungpeoplehavesobeautifullyandclearly shownusasfaraswhattheywantandneed–arts,technology,music,mentors,opportunities toearnmoney,beheard,gainskills,makefriends, besafe,haveasenseofextendedfamily,builda networkofsupport,learnjobskillsandgiveback totheircommunityinmeaningfulways.”

TheCenter,3701GrandelSquare,St.Louis, storystitchers.org

READY TO GET INVOLVED?

»» Story Stitchers was recently awarded atwo-year grant from Youthbridge Community Foundati on to create a campaign on mental health stigmas. Youth will be partnering with mental health providers –watch for acall for interns in September

»» The organization is also accepting applications for new youth. Programs arefree–gotostorystitchers.org to apply

»» If you want to book the group for aschool performance or take your class to The Center,send an email to storystitchers@gmail.com.

»» Consider donating money,resources or time and check out career openings via the Story Stitchers website.

STORYSTITCHERS’ UPCOMING FREE EVENTS

Karaokeand CoutureNight

Aug. 5, 6to9:30 p.m.

High Low,3301 Washington Ave., St. Louis

7th Annual

Marquette Community Day

Aug. 6, 11 a.m. to 4p.m.

Marquette Park at Minnesota Ave., St. Louis

Office of Violence Prevention

KickbackEvent

Sept. 16, 2to6p.m.

O’Fallon Park, 799 E. Taylor Ave., St. Louis

“Creativity in the Time of COVID-19”

Presentation and Performance

Sept. 30, 5to9p.m.

Farrell Teaching and Learning Center, WashU School of Medicine

FAST FACTS

•Semaglutide injection is in a class of medications called GLP-1 agonists that deal with insulin release.

•InVita Health and Wellness offers Semaglutide in one of three packages: $100 per week, a4-week package for $300 or a 16-week package for $1200.

•Inclinical trials, participants taking Semaglutide lost an average of 10 to 15 percent of their body weight.

•Semaglutide has also been shown to improve PCOS, cholesterol and fertility.

BEAT Health AGame Changer for HealthyWeight Loss

By Maggie Peters

Losingweightcanbeadauntingtask.Whenweightgainhasahormonalcomponent,such asdevelopingperipheralinsulinresistance,itcanbedifficulttoovercomewithchangesin dietandlevelsofphysicalactivity.Thankfully,InVitaHealthandWellnessisnowproudto offerSemaglutideandTirzepatide,game-changingmedicationsformedicalweightlossthat helpsstrugglingpatientsreducetheirweightbyatleast10to15percent.

SemaglutideistheactiveingredientintwocommondiabetesmedicationsknownasGLP-RAthat mimicsthebody’sresponsetoincreasedbloodsugaranddelaysgastricemptying,resultinginafeeling offullnessanddecreasedappetite.Itworksbyhelpingthepancreasreleasetherightamountofinsulin whenbloodsugarlevelsarehigh,andalsobyslowingthemovementoffoodthroughthestomach. Themedication,initiallydevelopedtotreattype2diabetes,isthefirstdrugtobeFDA-approvedfor weightmanagementsince2017

Whengivenintheformofaonce-weeklysubcutaneousinjection,Semaglutidecanhelpbalanceout hormoneslikeinsulin,whichmaycurbappetiteandallowpeopletostartsheddingthoseextrapounds. Patientsarebetterabletokeeptheweightoffbecauseitinvokeslifestylechanges.“Youjustdon’tcare toeatsweetsandhigh-fatfoods,”onepatientcommented.

InVitaHealthandWellnessoffersaconsultation,nutritiontips,andcontinuedsupportthroughout thepatient’sweightlossjourney.TheMedicalSpahashundredsofpatientsonthemedicationwith tensofthousandsofpoundslost.GoonlinetolearnmoreabouthowInVitaHealthandWellnesscan helpmakelosingweightanachievablegoaltoday.

InVitaHealthandWellness,333S.KirkwoodRoad,Suite300, Kirkwood,314-394-0950

BUILDING WEALTH

By Maggie Peters

Judy L. Rubin, Partner, Managing Director, Wealth Manager, CFP®, CDFA®

PLAZA ADVISORY GROUP

101 S. Hanley Road, Suite 1350, 314-726-0600, plazaadvisors.com

“There’sanewgeneration participatinginthestockmarkets,” JudyL.Rubinsays.“Somearetraders tryingtomakeamountainofmoney inashortamountoftime.Succeeding asatraderishard.Succeedingasan investoriseasy.Understandingthe differencebetweenthetwoiscritical.”

Whitey Holt, Wealth Manager, CFP®, CDFA®

PLAZA ADVISORY GROUP

101 S. Hanley Road, Suite 1350, 314-726-0600, plazaadvisors.com

“Reviewyourcashbalances,and determinehowmuchyouwouldlike tohold,”saysWhiteyHolt.“Toolittle cashcanbearisk;toomuchmayhurt returns.Irecommenddirectingextra cashtoinvesting,expensesorsaving towardsomeothergoal.”

PHOTOS

CHRISTINA KLING-GARRETT

4Maryhill, Ladue63124

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 •NOON–5PM FREE •INFRONT OF SLAM

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ART Modern THE TRIO

By Nancy Robinson

Morethanmeredecorative accessories,thesenew designselevatehomedécor intotherealmofart.

Maitland-Smith presents the dramatic Sunburst floor screen. Part of the Tony Duquette collection, the striking three-panel design is finished in black and white lacquer It is 72 inches wide and 90 inches high. (shubertdesign.com)

Rooted in abstract expressionism, Arteriors Uri sculptures are uniquely shaped compositions that work both separately and together. The pieces are carved from a contrasting charcoal and ivory rice stone composite and mounted on bronze steel with clear crystal bases. (villalighting.com)

Arteriors Tanja mirror reads as an artisanal accent. The ebony mango wood frame features four textured and recessed areas that provide unexpected visual relief. (metrolightingcenters.com)

Elevated Neutrals

By Katie Yeadon

Asfallapproaches,startincorporatingmoreneutral colors,suchaskhakiandnavy,intodailywearwith printeddressesandsummeraccessories.

Monica Nera maxi dress, $380, Tuckernuck (tnuck.com)

Isabel Marnat Étoile blouse, $590, Saks Fifth Avenue (saksfifthavenue.com)

Sea midi-dress, $395, Saks Fifth Avenue

Veronica Beard canvas shorts, $348, Saks Fifth Avenue

Illesteva sunglasses, $260, Hearth & Soul (heartandsoul.com)

Remi & Reid tote bag, $150, Ivy Hill

Oliphant dress, $228, Ivy Hill

Virtue earrings, $20, Ivy Hill (instagram.com/ ivyhillboutique)

Jade blazer, $222, The Woman’s Exchange (woexstl.org)

Brochu Walker belted dress, $348, Vie (viestlouis.com)

Hudson tie waist trouser, $225, Vie

Gucci platform sandals, $980, Saks Fifth Avenue

Agua by Agua Bendita dress, $580, Tuckernuck

The Great stripe sweater, $325, Saks Fifth Avenue

DESIGN ELEMENTS

SLEEK AND SOPHISTICATED

By Alecia Humphreys

Whatbeganasacoldand lacklusterlivingroomisnowa sleekandsophisticatedspace thankstoJenniferRapp,principal ofJCRDesignGroup

“Thehomeownersdidquiteabitofoverseas travelbeforethepandemic,andatriptoAfrica hadbeenoneoftheirfavoriteexperiences,”Rapp says.“Thesetravels,andtheluxuryresortsthey frequented,weretheinspirationforthisdécor. Theywantedacomfortable,casualandpersonal space,withinterestingandunusualcomponents.”

TherugfromNewMoonRugs,whichfeatures aboldgeometricpattern,wasastandoutpiece thatinspiredtheroom’soverallaesthetic.

“Theclientsfellinlovewiththispiece, whichinturninfluencedtherestofthedesign elements,”Rappsays.“Thehair-and-hidechair addsgreattextureandinterest.Thebackdrop

ofthesheerlinenwindowtreatmentandiron traverserodprovidestextureandcoziness whenclosedforamoreintimateenvironment, andwhenopen,framesthelushand privatebackyard.”

Keyaccentssuchasthesehelpbringthe roomtogether.

“Themanylayersoftexturesthatwe

incorporatedintothespacethroughthefabrics, furnishings,lightingandmaterialsallhelpedadd warmth,personalityandinteresttothespace,” Rappsays.

“Thisprojectwasenjoyableanduniquefrom theget-go.Itwasourpleasuretobringtofruition theclients’visionfortheirhomeandcreatesuch aninterestingandinvitingspace!”

PHOTO BY KAREN PA LMER PHOTOGRAPHY

656 Little Fox Ct, Union, MO 63084

Architecturally stunningfull brick &stone 1.5styhome on 3+/- acres. Some smartfeatures, fully Infrared securitysystem, Geo Thermal HVAC,hide-a-hose centralvacuum, custom 8ftdoors, stunning kitchen, formal dining&breakfast area, pantry, M/L laundry, M/L master suite +2additional bedrooms, large entry, formal dining, &office.Upstairsbath, bedroom/recareawith abalcony. Partially finished LL.Stamped driveway, 3car garage,&30x40 outbuilding forall your toys.

4830 SaintLouis Rock Road, Villa Ridge, MO 63089

Beautiful 1.5styhome in Washington School District! 5BR, 2full & 2half baths, 3993+-sfoflivingspace. Great room w/tall

A Fresh FACE

StepinsideBeautifyAgency’snew locationandbetransportedtoasleek andsophisticatedspathatspecializesin exceptionalskincareservices.

“BeautifyAgencyoriginallybeganits firstlocationinCalabasas,California–ournurse injectorisfromSt.Louis,andwhenshewould comehomeshehadfriendsrequestforherto dotheirinjections,”saysRachelKaiser,Beautify Agency’ssocialmediamanager.“Itslowlygrew untilthedemandforservicesherewaslarge enoughtostartalocation.”

BeautifyAgencysoonoutgrewitsoriginal locationinSolaSalonloftsinClayton,leadingthe spatoopenanewlocationat522S.HanleyRoad “Thenewlocationiscustom-designedbySara Tran,theownerofSaraStudio.She’sgoodfriends withourleadnurseinjectorHipMahesek,”Kaiser says.“Sarareallydidanamazingjobofbringing thespacetolife.Shekepttheaccessoriestoa minimumandallowedthecolors,textilesand furnituretodothetalking.”Wealsowanttomake suretheaestheticexperienceisasfunandcarefree asaspaday,soweaddedplayfultoucheslikethe selfiemirrorwithbacklighting.”

BeautifyAgencyofferseverythingfrom injectables–thinkBotox,fillerandcollagen stimulators–tolaserhairremovalandskin rejuvenation,radiofrequencymicroneedlingand DiamondGlowFacials.

“BeautifyAgencyistheonlymedspainthearea withaDermaluxTri-waveMD,thenextrevolution oflighttherapytreatment,”Kaisersays.“It'sa game-changingdevicethatcancurecysticacne,

speedalongtheprocessofhealingandfading forscarsandeliminateanysignsofrednessfrom rosaceaorpigmentation.”

AndwhileBeautifyAgencyiscertainlyknown foritsstellarservices,it’salsoknownforitslongtermskincarestrategies.

“Ican’ttellyouthenumberoftimessomeone walksinforoneservice,andaftera20-minute conversationabouttheirgoalsandtheirprevious treatments,theyendupschedulingthefirst treatmentofalong-termstrategytoaddress alltheirconcerns,”Kaisersays.“Icantellyou personally,aftergoinghereforafewyearsof RFMN,diamondglowsandBotox,myskinhas neverlookedbetter.Skincarereallyisalong-game, andwehelpclientsunderstandthatandguide themtowardthebestskintheyhaveeverhad.”

ThisapproachiswhatKaiserbelievesmakes BeautifyAgencystandoutfromothermedspas withinSt.Louis.

“Ournurseinjectorsaretruepioneersintheir field,andtheytakeawell-roundedandtotally honestapproachtoeverysingleappointment,” Kaisersays.“Evenifyoucomeinforoneservice, youwillleavewithmoreknowledgethanyou everthoughtyouwouldabouteveryother servicethatwillhelpyouachievetheskinof yourdreams.Wetrulycareabouteveryclient, weencouragetotalhonestyandemotions,and wetailoreveryexperiencetotheexactgoals eachclienthasinmind.”

BeautifyAgency,522S.HanleyRoadSuiteB, St.Louis,314-222-0101,beautifyagency.com

By Alecia Humphreys |Photos courtesy of Beautify Agency

Skincarereally isalong-game, andwehelpclients understandthat andguidethem towardthebestskin theyhaveeverhad.

–RACHEL KAISER

BEAUTIFY AGENCY’S NEW LOCATION ON HANLEY ROAD IS CHANGING THE GAME WHEN IT COMES TO SKINCARE AND BEAUTY.

Women in Real Estate

By Maggie Peters

Lynn Andel and Julie McDonald

LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE

314-606-0139 (Andel), 314-600-3223 (McDonald), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

ListWell.BuySmart.That’stheAndelWhite&McDonaldRealEstateGroup mantra,focusingonthethingsthatmatter toyou.Whenlookingtosuccessfully maneuverintoday’schallengingmarket, countonLynnAndelandJulieMcDonald toalwayshaveyourbestinterestatheart!

Gina Bundy

JANET MCAFEE REAL ESTATE 314-267-6262, gina.bundy@janetmcafee.com

“Withmorethan15yearsofexperiencein residentialrealestate,mydedicationto clientsisofparamountimportance,””says GinaBundy.“Iamequallypassionateabout findingaclient’sdreamhomeorselling theircurrent.I’mheretoguideandbeyour trustedadvocateeverystepoftheway.”

Terry Burr

LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE

314-397-6289 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

“Iamdedicatedtodeliveringunparalleled serviceasyourtrustedresidentialreal estateagent,”saysTerryBurr.“Withafocus onintegrity,expertise,andpersonalized care,mymissionistoguideyouthrough everystepofthejourney,ensuringyour happinessandsatisfactioninfindingthe perfectplacetocallhome.”

Laurie

Busch

JANET MCAFEE REAL ESTATE

314-496-9654, lauriebusch@janetmcafee.com

“Iampassionateaboutrealestate,my clients,andtheirgoals,”saysLaurieBusch. “MypreviouscareerwithAnheuser-Busch instilledinmethehigh-qualityservicethat Iprovidetoday.Mycorevaluesarehard work,dedicationandastrongpartnership withmyclients.”

Kim Carney

THE CARNEY TEAM, COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER GROUP 314-422-7449, thecarneyteam.com

RankedamongtheleadingREALTORSin St.Louis,KimCarneyspecializesinthe luxuryrealestatemarketandusesaunique andaggressivemarketingplan Sheprides herselfontakingaproactiveapproach. Carneyofferstheexperienceandsavvy negotiationskillsthatachieveoptimum resultsforherclients.

Jackie Chehval

LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE

314-323-7653 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Fromcastletocottagetocondo,whether youarejuststartingout,aredownsizingor needachange,JackieChehvalcanguide througheveryaspectoftheprocess.With herexperienceandservice,shewillbe theretohelpyoufindthehouseyouwant tocallhome

Jill Malley Cohen

LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE

314-277-9568 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

JillMalleyCohenhasspentmostofher38 yearsinrealestateasatopproducerat LauraMcCarthy.Herenergy,enthusiasm andattentiontodetailhasservedtothe benefitofbuyersandsellers.Inherdown time,shewalksandhikesinnearbyparks andacrossthecountry.

Ellen Dolan

LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-799-5476 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

“Afterreceivingmyrealestatelicense,I knewLauraMcCarthywaswhereIwanted tobe,”saysEllenDolan.“Withmylocal expertiseofSt.Louisandagencysupport,I amsuccessfulinsellinghomesintheareas thatIlovetolivein.”

Missy Fish

LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE

314-956-0022 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

MissyFishworksthroughoutSt Louis, St.LouisCountyandSt.CharlesCounty, andconsidersthatexceptionalcarefor herclientscoupledwithherknowledgeof theindustrytobeherspecialty.Thishas earnedherthedesignationofaTopAgent forLauraMcCarthyfrom2017to2022.

Tricia Kolbrener

JANET MCAFEE REAL ESTATE 314-504-5564, tkolbrener@janetmcafee.com

Celebrating34yearswithJanetMcAfee RealEstate,TriciaKolbrenerenjoysthe satisfactionofhelpingfamilieschange theirlivingsituation “Itstartsasapuzzle, helpingclientsidentifytheirneedsand wants Ihavegreatsupportinhelping clientsdeterminingtheirbudget,acquiring financingandclosingontheirnewhome,” shesays

Andrea Maddock

JANET MCAFEE REAL ESTATE 314-983-2165, ahmaddock@janetmcafee.com

ConsistentlyrecognizedasaJanetMcAfee TopAgent,AndreaMaddockalwaysgoes aboveandbeyondtohelpherclientsmeet andexceedtheirrealestategoals.Fromthe momentpeoplemeether,itisevidentshe hastheirbestinterestsatheart!

Cathleen O’Meara and Kathe DeGrand

LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-477-1133 (O’Meara), 314-5184772 (DeGrand), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

CathleenO’MearaandKatheDeGrand, topagentsin2022,arelifelongfriendswho havechanneledtheirstrongteamworkand individualstrengthstoprovidepersonalized top-qualityservicetoeveryclient.

CA THLEEN O’MEARA AND KA THE DEGRAND PHOTOS BY CARMODYCREA TIVE

Women in Real Estate

Sabrina Robb

SABRINA ROBB PARTNERS, COMPASS REALTY GROUP 314-283-7590, sabrina.robb@compass. com, sabrinarobbpartners.com

RobbPartners’principal,SabrinaRobb, hasbeenimmersedinluxuryrealestate forover20years.Herteamspecializesin thesaleofdistinctivehomesinSt.Louis’ centralcorridor,specificallyClayton, Ladue,UniversityCityandKirkwood. Theyprioritizeexceptionalservice,luxury experiences,andunwaveringethics.

Rossini Real Estate Group

LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-303-2137 (Rossini), 314-210-8995 (Gillentine), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

Integrityandtrustareattheheartofthe RossiniRealEstateGroup.Havingworked withclientsacrossmultiplepricepoints throughoutSt.Louis’centralcorridor, theybelieveinputtingtheirclientsfirst bybeingavailablewhenneeded,listening totheirclients’interestsanddelivering exceptionallypersonalizedservice.

Jordan Sanders

LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-706-9700 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

“BornandraisedinSt.Louis,Iam passionateaboutourregionandits richhistory,”saysJordanSanders. “Wearefortunatetohavesomany architecturallysignificanthomesin ourarea.AsaREALTOR,it’sexcitingto watchthenextgenerationfallinlovewith thesemasterpieces.”

Beth Schultz

JANET MCAFEE REAL ESTATE 314-609-3855, beth.schultz@janetmcafee.com

“Iblendmyenthusiasticloveofmyjoband nonstopenergywithcreatingatrueclient relationship,”saysBethSchultz “From afirst-timehomebuyertoaseasoned veteran,allofmyclientsaretreatedas partnersandfriendsworkingtogetherto ensureeverydetailisperfect.”

Mary Slay

LAURA MCCARTHY REAL ESTATE 314-779-8980 (direct), 314-725-5100 (office), lauramccarthy.com

MarySlayisanenthusiasticpeopleperson wholistenswithinterestandintensityand isalwaysabletoperceiveboththestyle possibilitiesandthefitforcustomers Creative,tirelessandthorough,Slayalso hasawarmsmileandsenseofhumorwhen itcomestoworkingwithothers

Alyssa Suntrup

GLADYS MANION REAL ESTATE 314-359-3568 (direct), 314-721-4755 (office), gladysmanion.com

AlyssaSuntrupispassionateabouther clients’experiencesanddedicatesherself toachievingexcellentresults,making herthehighest-grossingagentatGladys ManionInc.,withover30millioninsales in2022.SuntrupresidesinUniversityCity withherhusband,Chris,andthreesons, Blaise,Baron,andBishop

AL YSSA SUNTRUP PHOTO BY RANDALL KAHN

693HighwayF DefianceMo.63341

$5,000,000

Situatedonapproximately39acres,thisprivateretreatwith360-degree views,willtakeyourbreathaway.Thisstunningestateisoneofakind withalistofspecialfeaturesthataresuretoimpress.Atthecore,alog cabinwasreconstructedonthepropertyin1993fromTroy,MOdating backtothe1880’s.In2009,alargeadditionwasaddedontotherear ofthelogcabinwithallthecustomfeaturesonecouldonlyhopefor. Thehousetotalsover5,500squarefeetandafour-cargarage.Five fireplaces.Thelogcabinishometotheformallivingroom,diningroom andtwobedroomsupstairswithafullbath.Atthecenterofthehome isthevaultedgreatroomwithalargestonefireplacethatopenstoan amazingkitchenthatwonthe2011NationalKitchenandBathAward. Customcabinets,counters,flooring,andapplianceswithabreakfast nookandbuiltinbench.Aprivateofficehasbuiltinbookcases.Spacious primarysuiteonthefirstfloor.Privateapartmentabovethegaragewitha bedroom,bath,andfamilyroom.

10HANLEYDOWNS

Over4100squarefeetoflivingspace situatedonadoublelot,stepsfromClayton. Fullyrenovatedin2015.Mainfloormaster with4additionalbedsonsecondfloor, finishedlowerlevelandfullyfencedyard. Callnowtoscheduleanappointmentfora privateviewing.

PHOTO BY MABEL SUEN

Juiced

AtBJuicedinFerguson,Brandace Johnsonisonamissiontobringhealthy optionsdirectlytotheNorthCounty StLouiscommunityshe’slivedin herwholelifeTheorganicjuicebardebutedits storefrontinMay,featuringarangeofhousemade organiccold-pressedjuices,smoothies,smoothie bowls,wellnessshots,wafflesandtoasts.

WhileJohnsonhasalwayslovedtheworldof healthandwellness,itwasthepandemicthatset heronacoursetoopenherownbusiness.When shefellillandsoughtoutfreshjuiceoptionsto aidinherrecoveryfromCOVID-19,nonewereto befoundnearby.Determinedtooffersomething nutritiousintheneighborhood,shesetouttoopen upanoasisinwhatshefoundtobeahealth-food desert–andBJuicedwasborn.

“Isawthattherewasanopportunityformeto createsomethingforthecommunityinsteadof thoseinthecommunityhavingtogooutsideofit togetnutrient-richfoodlikejuicesandsmoothies,” Johnsonsays“Ourmissionistocreateahealthier community,onejuiceatatime.”

BJuicedgotitsstartinlate2021as amobiletrailerthatfrequented theFergusonFarmers’Market aswellasspecialevents

Afterreceivingarapturous responsefrommarket patrons,Johnsonenlisted herchildhoodfriend,Jada Huffman,toco-ownthe conceptinthesummerof 2022.Huffmancomesfrom abackgroundinmassage therapy,financeandbanking, whileJohnsonpreviously workedinhealthcareandhuma resources.Withtheircombined diverseskillsetsandasharedpassionfor providingnourishmenttotheirneighborhood, theduoworkedtogethertopushBJuicedtothe nextlevel.

Inthefallof2022,BJuicedwaschosenas oneofsixstartupsoutof200thatappliedfor theUniversityofMissouri-StLouis’Diversity, Equity&InclusionAcceleratorprogramtoaid underrepresentedentrepreneurs,receivinga $50,000grantandeightweeksofhands-onbusiness

trainingtofurtherexpandthebrand.Thehonor, whichJohnsonultimatelyearnedbypitchingthe conceptasafinalistinfrontofa“SharkTank“-style panel,camejustintimetohelpherprepareforthe launchofherbrick-and-mortarstorefront

BJuicedfillsa1,100-square-footspace previouslyoccupiedbyadancestudio, requiringafullrenovation.Theclean, emporaryinteriorfeatures colorfulfruit-themedmural byFlyriteSignsandacasual walk-upcounterwhere guestscangrabbottled juicesandwellnessshotsto go.Johnsonwhollybelieves inthehealingpowerof goodfoodandpartnered withaholisticnutritionist toensurethatherproducts offerthemosthealthbenefits possible.“Iwantedtobevery entionalaboutourjuiceblends,” shesays.“It’snotjustpullingthings togetherthattastegood.That’sonepartof it,butthey’realsodesignedtodothingslikebuild immunityandsupport[healthydigestion].”

ChoosefrompopularoptionssuchasJohnson’s favorite:theantioxidant-richbImmunewith yellowbellpepper,turmeric,pineapple,pear, coconutwater,gingerandlemon.Smoothie optionsincludetheBerryGoodwithapple juice,banana,strawberry,blueberryandmango, withoptionalsuperfoodadd-onssuchasblue

MUST-TRY ITEM: B Juiced’s most popular bImmune juice, with yellow bell pepper, turmeric, pineapple, pear, coconut water, ginger and lemon, supports healthy digestion and builds the immune system, all while being refreshingly delicious.

orgreenspirulinaandmoringa,whichhas anti-inflammatoryproperties.

Colorfulsmoothiebowlscomeinvarietiessuch asMangoDreamingwithmango,bananaandoat milk,toppedwithgranola,banana,strawberry, pecans,honeyandalmondbutter,whilefood optionsincludeaberrypecanwaffle.Toastmade withUnionLoaferssourdoughisalsoavailable, suchasasavoryoptiontoppedwithavocado, cherrytomato,microgreens,seasaltandhoney balsamicglaze.

Regardlessofwhatguestsdecidetotry,Johnson hopesthatthey’llmakeitapartoftheirregular health-consciousroutine,andshe’sthrilledto beprovidingaresourcewhereit’sneeded.“I’m soexcitedtoofferagoodjuicebarthattruly focusesonhealthandwellnessrighthereinthe community,”Johnsonsays

BJuicedisopenTuesdaythroughFriday from8a.m.to5p.m andSaturdayfrom8a.m. to3p.m

BJuiced,605S.FlorissantRoad,Ferguson, 314-265-8833,bjuicedmo.com

Story and photos by Mabel Suen

Celebrating Community

By Sheila Oliveri

Thisyear,thousandsofpeoplewill flocktosouthSt Louis’TowerGrove ParkfortheFestivalofNations,an annualtwo-daycelebrationofmusic, food,artandculturefromaroundtheworld. Theevent,heldfromAug.26to27,willfeature sights,sounds,flavorsandtraditions from75nations.Inanticipation oftheglobalstreetparty, ReadyReaderssuggests “AllAreNeighbors,”a bookthatcelebrates aculturallydiverse communitylike St.Louis.

Thefront endpapersshow abrightcityrow ofhousesreplete withblooming windowboxes, friendlyneighbors

greetingeachotherandanewlyarrivingfamily shuttlingboxesinsidethehousefromamoving truckparkedonthestreet.Thetextopenswith: “Whatisacommunity?It’saplaceforyouandme Comealongandyou’llsee.Weallareneighbors here.”Readersglimpsethroughtheapartment windowsandseepeopleofallages,nationalities andinterestsbustlingabouttheirliveswhilea makeshiftparadeofchildrenand adultstakethenewcomers onatourofthediverse neighborhood.Alongthe way,thenewfamily becomesacquainted withthepeople andplacesthat willenrichtheir livesinthis newplace–the barbershop, coffeehouse, bookstore, schools,grocery andbutcher

shops,library, park,playground andmore Each two-pagespread featuresaneclectic arrayofsmiling faces,young andoldalike, interactingjoyfully Penfoldand Kaufmanfirstworkedtogetheronthe2018 book“AllAreWelcome,”setinanelementary school.Fansofthatbookmayrecognizesome ofthesamecharactersasdenizensofthis neighborhood.Enjoyreading“AllAreNeighbors, “ thentakeawalkaroundoneofthediverse neighborhoodsthatmakeupourSt.Louis community. ln

ReadyReaderssharesthejoyandpowerofliteracy withmorethan14,000areapreschoolersfromlowincomeneighborhoodsthroughweeklyinteractive storytimes,books,fieldtripsandmore Learnmore byvisitingreadyreaders.org

BRUCE HORNSBY&YMUSICPRESENTBRHYM –MAR.15

BIGBAD VOODOO DADDY–DEC.14

THEQUEEN’S CARTOONISTS –NOV.2

DIANESCHUUR FEB. 23

THEOZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS –APR.4

THESPINNERS OCT. 6

Uplifting Cinema

By Madeleine Ackerburg

Somepeopledreamofthedaywhenthey canfinallyprovetheirchildhoodskeptics wrong.Otherpeople,like22-year-old filmmakerLucyMcKinnis,makethatdream arealityatanearlyage.“ThanksMr.Beckman,” McKinnis’upliftingshortfilmdepictingthejourney ofastrugglingneurodivergentstudent,debutedat the23rdannualSt.LouisFilmmakersShowcase thisyearonJuly29–aprojectthatholdspersonal meaningfortheMissourinative.

“WhenIwasyounger,Ihadateacherwho toldmyparentsshedidn’tbelieveIcouldread,” McKinnisexplains.“Ibegantutoringwithawoman namedLisaBeckerman,whowastheinspiration behindthecharacterofMr.Beckman.Shereally tookmeunderherwingandbecamelikeasecond parenttome,andhelpedmereachmygoalofbeing abletoexcelinmyschoolwork.”

McKinniswrote,directedandfilmedtheshort herselfoverfourweeksduringherfinalmonthof collegeatLindenwoodUniversity’sCinemaArts program Drawingfromherownexperiences asadyslexicstudent,“ThanksMrBeckman” followsatech-savvyhighschoolernamedLeslie

whostrugglestokeepupinherclasses.Instead ofadjustingtoherspecificlearningneedsasa neurodivergentstudent,oneofLeslie’steachers choosestoberateandhumiliateherwithin earshotofMrBeckman,anotherteacheratthe school.Overthecourseofthefilm,Mr.Beckman encouragesLeslietonourishheruniquegiftsand embraceherindividualitydespitecriticismfrom herdisbelievingteacher.Slowly,Leslierebuilds herconfidenceandflourishes–revitalizedby Mr.Beckman’sunwaveringsupportandbeliefin herabilities.

“Fromthebeginning,Iwantedthisfilmto capturehowsomekidshaveahardtimewith learningandhowpeoplemightassumethey’re lazyorthey’renotsmart,whenusuallythere’s somethingsomuchbiggergoingon,”McKinnis says.“Withtherighthelp,thesestudentscan succeed.Butifthey’reconstantlyputdownbythe peoplewhoaresupposedtobelieveinthem,it’snot goingtohappen.”

“ThanksMrBeckman”wasfilmedatMiriam SchoolandLearningCenterinWebsterGroves,an independentspecialeducationschoolforunique learnersMcKinnischosethelocationbecause ofherworkasasocialmediainternatMiriam

SwitchingPost–anupscaleresaleboutique connectedtotheschoolthatdonatesallproceeds toMiriam’sVariableTuitionProgram,afinancial assistanceprogramforstudentsandfamilies.

“ThanksMr.Beckman”premieredatthe HiPointeMainTheatreduringtheSt.Louis FilmmakersShowcaseandisjustthebeginningof McKinnis’undoubtedlybrightcareerasadirector, editorandfilmmakerWhilejustsixminuteslong, thefilmmanagestoconveyapowerfulmessageto theaudience:thattheycantriumphoverany obstaclesintheirpath,solongastheybelievein themselves.

SPREADING THE IR Wings

By Andrea Smith

Photos courtesyofMissouri Botanical Garden

Photo by Darren Dedman

THE SOPHIA M. SACHS BUTTERFLYHOUSE, LOCATED JUST OUTSIDEOF ST.LOUIS, IS CELEBRATING 25 YEARSWITH EVENTS THATSUPPORTA VARIETY OF CONSERVATION EFFORTS.

Photo by Kat Niehaus

Photo by Karen Fletcher

Photo by Karen Fletcher

Photo by Karen Fletcher

We’reoften toldit’sthelittle thingsthatmakelifeonearthspecial–a brightbouquetofflowers,asteamingcup ofcoffeeorabreathoffreshairTheliving thingsthatmakethesesimplejoyspossible, however,areoftenlessappreciated.

TheSophiaM.SachsButterflyHouse, locatedinChesterfield,hasbeenraisingand protectingpollinatorsfor25yearswithits missionto“fosteragreaterunderstanding ofplantandanimalrelationshipsinthe environmentinordertopromotethe conservationandrestorationofnatural habitats.”Establishedin1995,the not-for-profitwasnamedafterthe widowofSamSachs,theSachs ElectricCo.founderwhowas influentialinChesterfield’s development

“Mrs.Sachsretainedher wonderofdiscoveryuntil herdeathinMay1999,”the ButterflyHousewebsitestates. “Shesharedthatbeautywith childrenofallagesthroughlife.”

TheButterflyHouseopened onSept.18,1998,andlater becameadivisionofSt.Louis’

MissouriBotanicalGardenin 2001.AtChesterfield’sFaust Park,visitorsobserveinsects inthe8,000-square-footglass conservatorygarden,whichis hometomorethan60tropical butterflyspeciesand150 tropicalplants,andin theoutdoorButterfly Garden,wherenative plantsandlocal butterfliesthrive inthewarmer

seasons

Asthenameimplies, butterfliesmakeupthemajorityoftheinsects foundatthismetroareainstitution,butdirectorJennifer Mullixsaystheoperationhasexpandedovertheyearstobecome moreofaninsectarium–ahometoavarietyofinvertebrates. “Wereallydohopethatthebutterfliesbringfolksin,butthat [visitors]leavewithanappreciationforallinsectsandinvertebrates,” Mullixsays.“Pollinatorsaren’tjustbutterflies.Pollinatorscanbe bats,wasps,fliesandbees.Weneedthesepollinatorsinorderforus tohaveourhealthyecosystemandenvironment.”

AccordingtotheU.S.Fish&WildlifeService,thereare significantlylesspollinatorsorspeciesofpollinatorsnowthan therewere25yearsago,witharound70speciesofpollinators consideredendangeredorthreatened.Reasonsforthis includeadecreaseofpollinators’foodsupplydueto climatechange,anoveruseofpesticidesandalossof nativehabitats.

TheButterflyHouseworkswiththeU.S.Fish& WildlifeServicetorescueinvertebratesconfiscated frominternationalillegalshipments.Rather thaneuthanizingnon-nativeinsectsthatmight bringdiseasestolocalhabitats,Fish&Wildlife inspectorstransferthemtotheButterfly Houseforfurtherinspectionandcare, Mullixexplains.

“Nowthatwehavetheexpanded entomologylab,we’vebeenableto takeseveralconfiscationsofavariety ofspecieslikeants,tarantulasand mantises,”shesays.“We’reabletotake careofthemuntilthey’vereacheda viableage,andthenwecandistribute themtootherinsectariumsandzoos aroundthecountry.”

MullixsaystheButterflyHousewas thefirstfacilitydedicatedtoinsectsto becomeaccreditedbytheAssociation ofZoos&Aquariums–acertification thatprioritizesanimalwelfareand requiresrenewaleveryfiveyears.

“Thelasttimewewentthrough accreditationin2018,wehelpedto developtheprotocolsforanimalwelfare relatedtoinvertebrates,”Mullixadds.

“That’sbeenaveryproudmoment–that [theAZA]hasbeenabletouseour animalwelfareprogramandmanualas aresourceforotherzoos.”

SophiaM.SachsButterflyHouse, 15050FaustPark,Chesterfield, 314-577-0888, missouribotanicalgarden.org

The Butterfly House hosts variousevents to help support its conservation efforts, as wellas educational programs that teach community members of all ages to engage with nature.

MOVIE IN THE PARK: ABug’sLife –Sept. 1, 5:30 p.m. to 9p.m.

E.

– Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 4p.m.

Check out the Butterfly House events page for updated information.

EVELYN

NEWMAN FOUNDER’S DAY

This is what retirement lookslike

by Charles Brennan

Retirement has changed me.I’llgiveyou some examples.

BeforeIturned off my microphone at KMOXradio,I gotupevery morning at 5:45. Now, Iregularly sleep in till6:15.

Iused to spend the early morning poring over the newspapertostayabreast of the local issues we’d discuss on my morning radio showand then again Thursday evening on Channel 9’sDonnybrook.

Ok,I stillconsume alot of news. But now, it’s because Ilike to stayinformed. And, retired or not, I’mstillDonnybrook’sresident provocateur

As aretired person, Ialso sit stillless than Iused to.Since May, my wifeBeth and Ihavetraveled morethan 20,000 miles.I’ve taken golf lessons and studied French. But retirementisnot allfun and games. Irake leaves and take out the garbagemore, too.

Since retiring,I’vealso led efforts to plant 10,000 daffodil bulbs in Forest Park and along the River Des Peresand to enhance aHanleyRoadunderpass with chalk art. Even us old guyswant to make St.Louis aprettier place

Ialso hikemore.Ilog 25,000 steps severaldaysaweek.On Sundaymornings, Isometimes runupand down thesteps at Cahokia Mounds20timesor more.Why do Idoit? Because Ican. Also, I’m63. Who’sgoing to stopme?

That reminds me of onething that has NOTchanged since my retirement: my weeklyappointment at 20 Minutes to Fitness in Clayton,whereIhaveworked out since 2006.

ThehalfhourIspendthereonWednesdayafternoonshelpsmebuildthestrength and maintain the energyIneed to livethis glamorous retirement lifestyle.

At my side is my personal trainer DarrellConnor.Heguides me through a series of exercises designed to work everymajor muscle group on specialized MedXequipment.

There’snocheating with Darrell.There’salso no worryabout injuring myself by performing an exercise incorrectly.

Over the years, Darrellhas also become afriend. Rememberthose Sunday mornings at Cahokia MoundsImentioned? Darrellruns those steps with me.

Thetruth is the staff at 20 Minutes to Fitness areall first-rate.Manyhave backgrounds in physical therapyorexercise physiology. Aphysical therapy assistant named Robb recentlyworked wonders on my soreshoulder.Others havehelped me train safelywhile recovering from ahip replacement and ahernia.

If you’re busy,orifyour strength and balance aren’t what theyused to be,or you’re tired of being out of shape,I suggest yougive20Minutes to Fitness a call.First-timers getacomplimentaryin-personconsultationand workout. Youcan’t beat free

If you’re like me,you’llfeel better and haveamorepositiveoutlookafterwards. Retired or not.

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