August 20, 2021

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MENTALLY HEALTHFUL

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A $1 million grant will allow Webster University to expand mental health services in underserved communities, as explained here by LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith.

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Student Spotlight Business Notes Movers & Shakers Crossword Puzzle FEATURE: Webster University

Design & Décor

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Arts & Culture FLEURS MERVEILLEUSES Against all odds, specimens of the extremely endangered Karomia gigas Tanzanian tree species are blooming at St. Louis’ Missouri Botanical Garden, and LN staff writer Amanda Dahl chats with horticulturists there about this arboreal marvel.

On the Cover

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30 The Trio 32 Grooming 58 59 60 62 64

Local Eats Show & Tell FEATURE: Enrique!

The Wine Life FEATURE: Missouri Botanical Garden

BELOVELY

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LN contributor Bethany Christo talks to entrepreneur Ja’Net Daniels about BeLovely, her online showcase for products that restore mindfulness and encourage self-care.

& Glamour

34 Landscape 35 FEATURE: BeLovely

38 FEATURE: Urban Candle

Gatherings & Goodwill

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Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis

Providing a wide array of services for those with mental and behavioral health issues, as well as youth and family services, Places for People offers health and healing for those in the community who need it most. Learn more starting on Page 10. Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett.

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A SELECTION OF OUR NEW PROPERTIES

9242 CLAYTON ROAD

3 Beds & 2F/1h Baths | Ladue | $699,000

109 LINDBERGH PLACE WAY

2 Beds & 2F/1h Baths | St. Louis | $449,500

671 ELMWOOD AVENUE

3 Beds & 1F/1h Baths | Webster | $399,900

48 ARUNDEL PLACE

3 Beds & 1F Bath | Clayton | $539,000

1423 AZALEA DRIVE

4 Beds & 4F Baths | Webster | $429,000

7322 CORNELL AVENUE

3 Beds & 1F/1h Baths | U. City | $375,000

770 WINDBERRY COURT

2 Beds & 3F Baths | Oakland | $459,000

624 CASTLE RIDGE DRIVE

3 Beds & 2F/1h Baths | Wentzville | $400,000

4100 FOREST PARK #306

2 Beds & 2F Baths | CWE | $309,000

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ADDITIONAL AREA LISTINGS $1,000,000 PLUS

2660 S. Warson Road (Ladue) 25 Trent Drive (Ladue) 651 W. Adams (Kirkwood)

$750,000 - $1,000,000

11 Salem Estates Drive (Ladue) 7477 Clayton Road (Clayton)

$500,000 - $750,000

502 S. Meramec Avenue (Clayton) 33 Berkshire Dr. (Richmond Hghts) 9242 Clayton Road (Ladue) 1821 Boaz Avenue (Kirkwood) 745 Dickson Street (Kirkwood) 518 Ballas Trails Drive (Des Peres) 310 Barter Avenue (Kirkwood) 48 Arundel Place (Clayton)

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15 Dwyer Place (Ladue) 770 Windberry Ct. (Oakland) 531 Westview Drive (University City) 7440 Teasdale Avenue (U. City) 1423 Azalea Drive (Webster Groves) 712 Florence Ave (Webster Groves) 204 Turnberry Place (Wildwood) 624 Castle Ridge Drive (Wentzville) 671 Elmwood Ave (Webster Groves) 7322 Cornell Ave (U. City) 2543 Rockford Avenue (Rock Hill)

UNDER $300,000

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CONDOS AND VILLAS

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800 S. Hanley Road #6B (Clayton) $1,800,000 155 Carondelet Plaza #409 (Clayton) $1,249,000 200 S. Brentwood Blvd #8D (Clayton) $475,000 109 Lindbergh Place (St. Louis) $449,500 4540 Lindell Blvd #403 (CWE) $439,000 710 S. Hanley Road #10D (Clayton) $425,000 7385 Pershing Ave #2 (University City) $399,000 705 Turtle Cove (Ballwin) $399,900 1028 E. Linden Ave (Richmond Hghts) $325,000 4561 Laclede Ave #A (CWE) $324,000 1568 Milbridge Dr (Chesterfield) $319,000 4100 Forest Park Ave #306 (CWE) $309,000 200 S. Brentwood Blvd #4F (Clayton) $289,000 1033 Wilton Royal #105 (Creve Coeur) $174,900

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Starting on Page 64, LN staff writer Amanda Dahl shares the details of how Missouri Botanical Garden scientists are leading the way in saving a critically endangered species.

Flip to Page 32 for an interview, also by Dahl, with a local veteran who has launched a skin and hair care brand to help those of all genders and age groups.

Speaking of self-care, starting on Page 35, LN contributor Bethany Christo dives into the concept of mindfulness and well-being with BeLovely founder Ja’Net Daniels.

Beginning on Page 20, LN digital editor and staff writer Andrea Smith highlights the $1 million federal grant that Webster University is using to make mental health care more accessible across the metro area.

And don’t miss LN theater columnist Mark Bretz’s words of remembrance on the late Steven Woolf and his impact on local stages, featured on Page 59.

How lucky are we, to call a place with so many special people, places and innovations, home?

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710 S. Hanley, Unit 21C | NEW LISTING Clayton | $265,000

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ON THE COVER Places for PeoPle

Jeff Cook - President/ CEO of ARCO Construction Golf Tournament Presenting Sponsor; Andrea Patton - Places for People Golf Tournament Chair, Board of Directors at Places for People, Partner at Lewis Rice; Mike Lamping - Places for People Program Manager, Youth and Family Services; Steve Holste - Principal ARCO Construction Golf Tournament Presenting Sponsor; Dick Arnoldy - Chairman ARCO Construction Golf Tournament Presenting Sponsor

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ounded in the 1970s for people suffering from mental illness who had nowhere to go after being discharged from psychiatric hospitals, Places for People created a support structure for those who needed it most. Now certified as a behavioral health organization, Places for People has a breadth of services ready to provide treatment to a variety of people throughout the community.

“We’ve expanded our service and repertoire and the things we can do,” CEO Laura McCallister says of the organization’s certification in 2017. “I’m excited to be able to do more with youth and young adults and have an impact earlier in their life. That’s one of the more exciting things that we’ve gotten to do with that certification.”

Community treatment is available for those with the highest needs in order to have full lives. Other services provided by Places for People include rehab services for people with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental illnesses and also include specialists for certain demographics such as people of retirement age, concurring treatment for those suffering from both mental illness and substance abuse, work with the justice system to help with reentry and residential services that provide staff to help with daily activities, medication and safety.

Youth and family services are also more recent additions that have grown expansively since being introduced. These services range from multisystemic therapy – working with children who are at risk of

incarceration due to community dangers, focusing on the family, peers, school and community – to a program called the Incredible Years, which is geared toward families with children of preschool age in the form of collaborative groups that discuss supporting their children’s social, emotional and physical well-being.

“We want to make sure that all parents can participate,” explains program manager Mike Lamping. “Many don’t sign up because they’re worried about being a bad parent, and that’s why we try to keep it a discussion about childhood development so you can feel you are your best parent.”

Lamping adds that Places for People’s family services also include more traditional case management, integrated family treatment when it’s discovered that a child has the same behavioral health struggles as his or her parent and an emergency line that is a collaboration with five other centers in the area and that provides immediate connection when families are faced with a behavioral health crisis. “We have seen that increase over the years, and it’s really important that those kids are connected to the services they need,” he says.

For those interested in helping Places for People, the organization will be hosting its 19th annual golf tournament on Sept. 10, which will include some incredible raffle items. “We’d like if people, if they can’t make it, could make a general donation through our website,” adds Johanna Jones, vice president of development and advancement. Information on the tournament and other ways to get involved can be found online, as well.

“The best thing we can do is be present and be ready to listen without rushing to a solution and cure,” Lamping concludes. “We can focus now on the state of our community.”

Places for People, 1001 Lynch Street, St. Louis, 314-535-5600, placesforpeople.org

The best thing we can do is be present and be ready to listen without rushing to a solution and cure. We can focus now on the state of our community.”

– MIKE LAMPING

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

RISING STAR

By Rhea Patney

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ometown musician and Ladue Horton Watkins High School graduate Morgan Taylor is making major strides to create a future career as a professional musician.

Taylor began singing at the age of 9 by mainly performing at her church. Refining her sound through vocal lessons and consistent practice has allowed her to pursue many performance opportunities, including opening for artists such as Brian McKnight and Ginuwine.

Taylor recently released two singles entitled “Lullabye” and “Keep It 100,” as well as music videos for both songs. Her music carries the message of empowerment; Taylor aims to inspire young girls to speak up for themselves and have high self-esteem.

Taylor also uses her voice to inspire change

in her community. After the fatal shooting of Ferguson teen Michael Brown Jr., which made national news in 2014, she and her brother began singing “Glory” by artists John Legend and Common at local protests.

As her career continues to grow, Taylor hopes to travel the world and help other communities through her music. “[Singing “Glory”] means a lot to me because we are still going through racial tension everywhere,” Taylor says. “That song is just an eye-opener for the people who don’t understand these situations. The song just has a strong message [about] what’s going on and how we can change throughout the years.”

This fall, Taylor will be attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she will be majoring in vocal performance and minoring in either production or music business. In the future, she hopes to graduate from college, be an inspiration to younger girls and potentially create her own label.

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Taylor says her passion for music pushes her to work toward her goals and also find love in what she does.

“Music just changes the way I feel – when I’m not in a good place, it lifts my spirits,” Taylor says.

“I always get nervous before performing, but it’s just awesome. I surprise myself every time.”

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BUSINESS NOTES

Fundraising: Pandemic Edition

By Drew Gieseke

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ost staffers at nonprofits will tell you fundraising isn’t easy. Most will also tell you this persistent effort has become even more difficult during the coronavirus pandemic.

Local philanthropies were forced to pivot during the past year and a half from traditional in-person events to boost donor dollars to more unconventional virtual experiences. And as the delta variant continues its surge throughout the country, forcing many states and businesses to consider a return to lockdowns and mask mandates, area nonprofits are seeing no end in sight for these types of challenges.

However, there are solutions that philanthropies can use in the coming months.

“I think being flexible and able to adapt is really everything,” says Alicia Beck, vice president and director of philanthropy at UMB Bank.

Beck’s team is responsible for managing endowment pools to support nonprofits’ operations and specific programs. They’ve found that often, exercising flexibility means scrapping traditional fundraising plans for unique alternatives that ensure the safety of everyone involved. In one case, a UMB Bank client did away with a racing event held every March and opted instead for something more immediate.

“They came back to UMB with another opportunity to support a hospital week for nurses, doctors and other employees of the hospital,” says Brande Anderson, vice president and institutional investment management relationship manager at UMB Bank. “I think they did a fantastic job of going this other direction to make sure they’re still supporting their community and associates.”

In other cases, organizations that pivoted during the pandemic retained the same spirit of past philanthropic events but tailored their approach to accommodate safety best practices.

The result? A memorable fundraising opportunity that supported local restaurants in need.

“Some organizations that maybe hosted an event with entertainment and a dinner for various

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sponsorship levels, they were allowing you to select a dinner from local restaurants that you could pick up,” Anderson says. “I just thought that was a really creative way to break bread in celebration of the organization, even though perhaps you were watching a performance online.”

Pandemic or not, both Anderson and Beck

agree that fundraising ultimately comes down to two things: knowing your donors and engaging with them in meaningful ways.

“I recommend, if nonprofits aren’t doing that already, to really strategically think about how they can get to know their donors,” Beck says.

“Not only this generation but the next one, too.”

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fter 45 years of dedicated volunteerism, Pam Toder has been elected president of the Women of Achievement organization.

WOA is the oldest ongoing program in the St. Louis area whose sole mission is to honor the volunteer service and leadership of women in the community.

Recognized by WOA in 2011 for her dedication to women’s health, Toder says her mother, the late Peggy Ross, has always been her inspiration. “My mother, a 2004 Woman of Achievement, taught me that you can always find a way to give of yourself and pay it forward,” Toder says.

At the age of 10, Toder’s mother survived a near-death experience in a fire. Then she watched as her mother created a scholarship at Barnes-Jewish College in honor of her nurse’s dedicated help during her two-year recovery.

“After she recovered, my mother became very involved with the Jewish Hospital Auxiliary, and I joined her when I was 22 as a volunteer photographer,” Toder says. Toder continued her volunteerism there for 25 years.

Like her mother, much of Toder’s life has been focused on philanthropy.

She served on the founding board of Gateway to Hope and was instrumental in helping the organization with Key to the Cure fundraising events to financially serve uninsured and underinsured individuals diagnosed with breast cancer.

The March of Dimes has also benefited from Toder’s fundraising efforts.

She chaired the organization’s Signature Chef event three times. Little did she know at the time that the organization would make a difference in her own life. “Their research made it possible for my 4-year-old granddaughter to be carried by a surrogate and for my grandson’s lungs to be fully developed when he was born five weeks premature,” she says.

At Cancer Support Community, where she was also a founding board member, she helped the organization create support groups for people struggling with cancer. She also served on the board of The Scholarship Foundation and raised funds to provide interest-free student loans to local scholars. She co-chaired the St. Louis Press Club’s Beauty Buzz event and raised funds for media scholarships for local students, and she also serves on the Humane Society board that is celebrating its 150th anniversary this fall.

When her daughter, Paige, was in seventh grade, Toder and her friend Betty Goran started Planet St. Louis, a social group for teens. “For 13 years, we organized weekend events for students from 22 different schools that focused on inclusivity and diversity while exposing them to the St. Louis community and all it has to offer,” she says.

Pam and her husband, Craig, have been married for 44 years and live in Ladue. “Craig is extremely supportive of all that I have done,” she shares. “I am also blessed that our children, Paige and Stuart Noel, and Courtney and Spencer Toder, are philanthropic in our community.”

Spencer, who is running for the U.S. Senate, “has a clear vision on how to make people’s lives better and wants to break through much of the division that we are currently experiencing as a country,” she says.

Toder shares that Women of Achievement is proud to announce that the call for nominations is now open for 2022 Women of Achievement honorees. Visit woastl.org to learn more. The 2021 WOA event will be held virtually at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13 on Nine PBS.

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ACCESS

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Over the next four years, Webster University will use a $1 million federal grant to make mental health care more accessible across the metro area.

By Andrea Smith | Photos courtesy of Webster University

As a counselor, it is important to understand the history and geography of your city: Why is St. Louis set up as it is? What are some barriers that exist that are geographical, political, socioeconomic in nature that make it harder for people to access [mental health care]?”

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rofessors and students at Webster University are working with a $1 million federal grant to improve mental health care in the metro area, with a specific focus on breaking down barriers that people in underserved and immigrant communities often face.

“In the traditional approach to counseling where people come to a therapist, there is an assumption that these individuals have capacity and the means to seek out these services,” says Muthoni Musangali, an associate professor in the university’s department of professional counseling.

“You talk about what is going on in their lives, what are their concerns, and then you send them on their way to go and work to bring about these changes in their lives.

“But we know that there’s a portion of the population for which this approach doesn’t work very well because of other pressing concerns in their life. They might have concerns about basic needs such as food, transportation, shelter, [physical] health – those actually get in the way of meaningful change in their lives.”

Over the next four years, Musangali will oversee distribution of the grant – a total of $1,083,454 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – and work closely with counseling associate professors Dr. Hasmik Chakaryan and Dr. Molly Stehn to address needs more prevalent in low-income and immigrant communities.

Musangali describes the timing as “critical,” given the deterioration of physical and mental health that has occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A significant portion of the money – 60 percent – will support specialized training at the new Webster University Institute of Clinical Scholarship. WICS scholars will be selected from among students at Webster University’s graduate counseling program. In addition to specialized training, they will obtain internship experiences, with monthly stipends, and gain exposure through working in diverse primary care sites within high-need, high-demand and medically underserved areas. Scholars will take an elective course offered through the WICS program that teaches about the social determinants of health – historical, political and economic factors that may affect a client’s well-being.

“As a counselor, it is important to understand the history and geography of your city: Why is St. Louis set up as it is?

What are some barriers that exist that are geographical, political, socioeconomic in nature that make it harder for people to access [mental health care]?” Musangali explains.

“Or even when they could access it, [what makes it difficult] to trust the system to deliver the services that they need?”

Musangali explains that cultural or religious beliefs can shape perception of mental health, and language barriers

may hinder access to treatment. This master’s program aims to prepare counselors to build trust and deliver treatment despite such challenges.

Musangali says people in low-income and immigrant communities are more likely to seek help for a physical condition than a mental health concern. Through a partnership with the St. Louis County Health Department and other area organizations, counseling students will have internships at integrated care locations, where they can intersect with potential clients and be part of a team that provides holistic care.

“Counselors will be specially trained to identify mental health issues in patients who are entering various medical intake offices in the county and then make sure that the mental health issues are addressed along with the medical issue that was first being diagnosed,” a press release states.

Students will have the ability to “assess whether mental health follow-ups are needed. Those future meetings could be online or by phone, to help targeted populations overcome disproportionate challenges with job flexibility or access to transportation.”

A difficulty in providing telehealth, says Musangali, is that clients may not have technological capabilities to support the service, which is something a generous donor, she hopes, may someday be able to help the program provide.

Similar internships are typically unpaid, but the grant will provide students with a $1,000 monthly stipend for up to 10 months to help compensate for living expenses as they work.

“This project breaks new ground in the life-changing impact that can be achieved through strategic public-private partnerships,” says Webster University Chancellor Elizabeth J. Stroble in a statement. “We are proud to achieve this level of federal and local support to address the disparities present in access to appropriate mental health resources.”

Musangali says many novice counselors are drawn to private practice after graduation, in part because of financial opportunity and also due to limited exposure in working with low-income and immigrant communities during the course of their training. She hopes this master’s program and internship experience will empower more counselors to work in low-income or underserved communities, thereby expanding access and improving the quality of care available. She adds that, through the grant, the department of professional counseling at Webster University will collaborate with admissions to recruit more students from underserved communities in an effort to create a sustainable pathway for future counselors.

Webster University, 470 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, 800-981-9801, webster.edu

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r. and Mrs. Bill and Mary Frances Hebron are celebrating their 65th anniversary this year on September 1. They renewed their vows in August of 2016, with Monsignor James Ramacciotti officiating. A luncheon reception was held at Norwood Hills Country Club to celebrate with loved ones.

Bill served as past president of Norwood Hills Country Club and past governor of the Missouri Athletic Club. He retired as marketing director of resources at AnheuserBusch. The couple have four daughters and two sons (Fannie, Mollie, Tess, Bitzie, Bill and Edmund), as well as 17 grandchildren and two great granddaughters. The family congratulates the happy couple on 65 beautiful years together.

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rologic disease can greatly affect a person’s overall health and lifestyle, and urologists at SSM Health Medical Group focus on correcting this problem to get patients back to daily life and feel more comfortable. Services are provided for those 18 and above and cover everything from kidney stone surgery to kidney and prostate cancer care.

“Our primary focus is taking care of the patient,” explains Dr. Kevin Enger.

“Patient-centered health care and quality reporting mean that the patient dictates the type of health care they receive – meaning we are more concerned on what the patient chooses for their health care plan versus a physiciandirected treatment plan.”

“Our team of nurses, advanced practitioners and physicians work together to treat the patient holistically,” adds Dr. Michael Mastromichalis. “Our patients enjoy access to the most advanced and minimally invasive treatments available.”

The urologists at SSM Health strive to improve their patients’ lives and encourage people to reach out. Many people consider urologic concerns to be too minor or too embarrassing to see a physician. Dr. Deborah La Scola describes the hardest part of her job as diagnosing advanced cancers that

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are no longer treatable after patients have postponed or ignored treatment.

“It is important for men to have a primary care doctor and to speak up about all of their concerns – even the more intimate ones – like sexual or urinary health,” notes Dr. Patricia Heller, who specializes in men’s health.

“Many men don’t realize there are options to successfully treat all of these conditions.”

SSM Health puts a large focus on patient education around urologic issues and the treatments that are available for them. SSM Health urologists work together with the patient to ensure that the patient’s decision provides the best benefit. “Urologic technologies are always evolving, and we have the opportunity to provide new services and procedures that can vastly improve quality of life,” says Dr. Rajen Doshi.

“The goal [is] regaining the best quality of life as soon as possible,” concludes La Scola. “Schedule an appointment to discuss health concerns; many times there are options that patients are not aware of that could positively impact their lives.”

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FINANCIAL SPOTLIGHT

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By Maggie Peters | Photos by Christina Kling-Garrett

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ny investment firm can help its clients pursue success, but Stifel goes one step beyond: working with each client toward what success means for that client. It’s Stifel’s focus on client-advisor relationships that inspired former Merrill Lynch duo Maurice “Mo” Schutte and William Rowe to join the Frontenac branch on Aug. 2 as Simplify Wealth Group.

“We saw that Stifel could advance client experience and show the true value of what we could offer,” Rowe explains. “We’re excited to have the time for more proactive outreach and client conversations.”

Rowe met Schutte while a part of the Merrill Lynch training program, due to the proximity of their offices. The two began talking and became fast friends who found they worked well together. “He’s a sharp guy, and I wanted a younger person on my team [for] a different perspective and to look to the future,” Schutte says. “When you put a team together, you look for complementary skills and shared values; we line up perfect.”

Schutte grew up with family-run businesses that taught him the value of building strong relationships with his clients, which he describes as the best part of the business. Having worked in brokerage for 23 years, Schutte says the transition to Stifel clarified the importance of those relationships for him.

“Our success is our clients’ success,” he says. “That is valued and acknowledged at Stifel.”

“One of the things I find most rewarding is attending a client’s retirement party,” Rowe adds. “It’s great to celebrate one of the greatest successes of their career with their friends and family.”

Simplify Wealth Group also includes Stifel client service associate Haley Thompson. “Stifel goes back to the roots of client importance,” Thompson says.

“We offer a more personal approach while still offering the same services as the big, powerhouse firms.”

The motto at Simplify Wealth Group is to plan in decades, think in years, work in months and live in your days. The team takes the time to learn your priorities and simplify what’s important to you and your future. With Stifel, this will include tax planning and estate planning strategies, as well as helping clients with their plans for charitable giving and gifts to their children.

“Stifel is a large donor [for many organizations] so we’re in a good position to help our clients and help other people,” Schutte adds.

Stifel’s mission is to keep clients’ interests and futures at the heart of all investment planning. Contact Simplify Wealth Group to begin building a lasting relationship that will put your success first.

HALEy THOMPSON, MAURICE “MO” SCHUTTE, AND WILLIAM ROWE

Mo Schutte and William Rowe of the Simplify Wealth Group are financial advisors with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, member SIPC and New York Stock Exchange, who can be contacted in the Frontenac office at 2021 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 300, Frontenac. (314) 556-6758, simplifywealthgroup.com

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Proud to be Locally Owned and Operated Since 1936 • 314-721-4755 • gladysmanion.com The information contained herein has been obtained through sources deemed reliable but cannot be guaranteed as to its accuracy. Any information of special interest should be obtained through independent verification.

GROOMING & GLAMOUR

Building Community

By Amanda Dahl

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fter exiting the military, Jeremy Stanton needed to keep busy – but the 9-to-5 flow wasn’t cutting it. He began making oils to maintain his beard and tattoos. The at-home project took on a life of its own when friends and family started sharing his oils. Now, Stanton’s passion project has turned into a full-blown business known as Barrel Brands that serves every gender and age.

When asked about the secret to his success, Stanton responds: “I went straight from the hip.

I never really knew what to do. I just knew what I didn’t like and tried to shy away from that. It’s proven to be successful.”

Transparency and sincerity are hallmarks of his business, as evidenced by how ingredients are sourced for the barrel-aged face, body and hair oils. “Sometimes you have to go outside of the area, and we did that, [but] most of our stuff is as natural and as local as we can get,” Stanton says.

“We source herbs and spices from Green Finned Hippy Farms [and] lavender from right here in Edwardsville, Illinois, at Tenderloin Farms.”

Other materials are sourced from Greece (olive oil), Madagascar (vanilla beans) and Virginia (tobacco).

Stanton says he seeks ingredients that are harvested in an ethical and responsible way.

“When you get that kind of quality, you don’t have to worry about your overall quality taking a hit,” Stanton says.

Barrel Brands’ client base ranges “from children to elderly” who use the products for a myriad of reasons, including to help with rosacea, dermatitis and acne; for softening scars; as a moisturizing fragrance (unlike alcohol-based ones that can dry the skin); as a hair oil to combat the brutal Midwest humidity; and even as a makeup primer and remover.

“We go on a weird spectrum [of uses],” Stanton says with a laugh. “A local boot manufacturer, MYG HANDMADE, makes bespoke boots here in the St. Louis area, and they use our oils to condition the leather before sending their boots out to customers.”

For Stanton, the true value in Barrel Brands is how much positivity and connectedness it has

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brought to his life.

“I set out to do something to make other people happy,” he shares. “Eventually, it helped fulfill me. Making something for other people does so much for your soul. There’s a lot of folks out there, whether service members or not, who have experienced trauma. It’s important to find a way to deal with that in a healthy manner, and there’s nothing more endearing or powerful than creating something for other people.”

He currently co-hosts a podcast called What More Could You Want? with Jeff Papenberg, in which the two speak on numerous topics, including internal growth and mental well-being, in order to honor the diverse community that has developed around Barrel Brands. Listen on most podcast streaming services, as well as online, at barrelbrands.us/podcast.

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Barrel Brands, sold in multiple locations, Edwardsville, Illinois, barrelbrands.us

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43 MARYLAND #A, ST. LOUIS

Coming Soon at $899,000 | Approx. 4,062 SF

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LANDSCAPE

Harvesting Your Abundance

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

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arvest season is finally here! We thought the tomatoes were never going to ripen this year, but now the bounty is rolling in, and it’s time to reap the rewards of spring gardening efforts.

The following are some tips for easy harvesting: Start with sharp tools. To save your kitchen cutlery, use a dedicated garden knife to cut produce. Specialty blades are made for lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, celery and asparagus harvesting. Garret Wade (garrettwade.com) has a selection of perfect edges for cutting your own harvest quickly and cleanly.

English company Burgon & Ball (burgonandball.com) has designed the perfect berry basket – a hip trug that clips onto your waistband, thereby leaving both hands free to pick raspberries, blueberries or cherry tomatoes quickly. The dishwasher-safe rigid liner slips out of the neoprene support band for simple transfer of the harvest into other containers. This tool is great for deadheading roses as well.

Another helpful berry-picker’s device is a pair of harvesting sleeves from Harris Seeds (harrisseeds.com). Imagine cutting off the long sleeves of a shirt and putting a ring of elastic at the top. Just slide these protectors onto your arms to armor yourself against snagging berry vines, sunburn or okra rash. This tool is perfect for picking prickly squash, as well.

For toting your bounty to the house, try Gardener’s Supply Company’s Mod Hod trolley, a three-tiered roller cart with removable, rinsable, footed harvest baskets. It makes the heavy-lifting of root vegetables, corn and squashes easy.

Baskets may also be ordered separately from gardeners.com.

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Also from Gardener’s Supply Company are traditional wood-and-wire New England bowhandled hods. Use them like a colander, and wash your dinner directly in the garden by hosing off veggies when harvested. This tip is also great for freshly cut flowers.

The ultimate gardening luxury is a wash sink right in the garden. When I built my current vegetable garden, I included a large mop sink with standard faucets and bluestone counters on both sides. Built into the rock ledges of the hill, it also has sheltered storage in a cubby underneath.

Great for frequent hand-washing, cleaning produce, washing pots and face-splashing on a hot day, it gets a lot of use. To shortcut straight to this indispensable feature, check out Lee Valley’s (leevalley.com) portable, foldable, winter-storable stainless steel garden sink and counter. Just hook it to a standard garden hose for running water wherever you need it. At under $200, this is a fabulous addition to any summer garden. Sadly, these are now backordered for this season, but be sure to put one on your birthday or holiday gift wish list!

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Don’t Worry,

Be Lovely

By Bethany Christo | Photos courtesy of BeLovely

The self-care, well-being and mindfulness products curated on BeLovely’s online shop help refill your cup (and bathtub and oil diffuser and bookshelf) and are now available at Painted Tree Marketplace in Ballwin.

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hat does it mean to be lovely? It’s about having peace, balance and being well, according to Ja’Net Daniels, founderowner of BeLovely, a St. Louis-based online marketplace for all things self-care.

BeLovely, which will celebrate its one-year anniversary on Sept. 29, is a first-time venture into entrepreneurship for Daniels.

“I wanted it to be something I would be really passionate about, and people taking care of themselves and being able to refill their own cup so they can help others is so important to me,” she says.

Daniels went on a self-care journey of her own a few years ago, when she found herself craving the rejuvenated and relaxed feeling she experienced on vacation once she returned to everyday life. Yet Daniels realized that unless she focused on relaxing and recentering each day, she couldn’t achieve that feeling.

BeLovely is there to empower and support.

It’s helping all ages, all different walks of life – people just want to feel good.”

– JA’NET DANIELS

“It really came down to finding 20, even 10 minutes a day for myself,” Daniels says. “Maybe I would journal for 10 minutes or meditate for 20, or sometimes it was taking a hot bath with my favorite oil. I started talking to my friends and family and sharing what I was learning and enjoying, and that’s how BeLovely was born.”

Daniels had spent her whole career in the corporate world but was inspired in the winter of 2019 by a female friend who’d recently started her own business. After the two had spoken, combined with Daniels’ positive feedback in sharing her tips, tricks and product recommendations with friends and family, she decided to expand to a wider audience with the official launch of BeLovely last September.

The curated merchandise on BeLovely’s site aims to restore mindfulness and encourage self-care; it ranges across the categories of candles, bath and body, essential oils and diffusers, crystals, journals and guidebooks, jewelry and more. Bestsellers include the clean-burning soy candles, smudge sticks, bath salts, soaks, bombs and oils.

In addition to sampling and placing her official stamp of approval on every product sold via BeLovely, Daniels, a female person of color, aims to lift and empower voices like hers by seeking and sourcing the majority of the products from female makers, artisans and small-business owners. For example, the dainty handmade ring dishes are from Alabama-based Prodigal Pottery, a female-owned business that is dedicated to providing jobs, fair wages and skills to women fleeing domestic abuse and the threat of becoming unhoused.

“I was inspired by my daughter – she’s an artist who graduated from art school last year,” Daniels says. “She introduced me to this whole world of not just art, but particularly women in art, and understanding the need to amplify their voices. So I thought, what better way for me to support other women, especially women artisans and fellow business owners, than to use this platform as I’m procuring items to specifically look for and highlight their work, as well?”

In addition to selling on its website, BeLovely opened a stall at Ballwin’s Painted Tree Marketplace boutique in May. Daniels (with the help of her family) also regularly attends pop-up events and festivals in the metro area, including the upcoming Procure Marketplace on Aug. 29, The Taste of Black St. Louis on Sept. 10 to 12 and the Kirkwood Greentree Festival on Sept. 18 and 19.

For BeLovely’s one-year anniversary on Sept. 29, Daniels is in the process of launching a line of BeLovely candles, as well as BeLovely bath and body products – an endeavor she aims to ramp up in the future.

“My story is not unique,” Daniels says. “I’ve spoken with so many people who are in similar situations and looking for balance.

BeLovely is there to empower and support. It’s helping all ages, all different walks of life – people just want to feel good.”

BeLovely, 833-325-6835, belovely.online Painted Tree Marketplace, 14850 Manchester Road, Ballwin, 636-888-2661, paintedtree.com

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A Flicker Turned Flame

By Drew Gieseke | Photos courtesy of Urban Candle Co.

We really put our heart and soul into the science of it.”

– ChriS DePaLma

From hobby to thriving business, Urban Candle Co. is a local success story fueled by a love for St. Louis.

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early four years ago, Chris DePalma and Jim Hennessey started making candles in their home. The side hustle transformed into Urban Candle Co. – a full-fledged family business with a dedicated following in and outside of the metro area.

For the two founder-owners, the driving force behind the business is a passion for St. Louis.

“I’ve lived in the city all my life,” says DePalma. “When we combined our families, we made the choice to stay in the city, and Jim just loved it.”

The candles at Urban are hand-poured using fragrances that are infused with essential oils and feature 100 percent cotton wicks. The retailer stocks an assortment of scents, from cashmere plum to sangria soy – each labeled with the brand’s logo, which incorporates the fleur-de-lis, the heraldic device that appears on St. Louis’ flag. This style, selection and quality keep customers coming back for more.

It’s hard to believe that DePalma and Hennessey started from scratch, as neither had any candle-making experience. But the pair quickly discovered that being chandlers wasn’t just a hobby they could use to pay for concerts and trips. They wanted to make the best candles in town.

“It’s really an art and a craft,” DePalma says. “We really put our heart and soul into the science of it.”

Urban started selling candles at farmers markets in the area, which is where the brand cultivated a fan base. Then it started working with local retailers like Abigail’s Gift Boutique in St. Louis and Moonbeams in Glendale to stock their shelves with candles.

“We like our retailers that we partner with; we even send people there,” DePalma says.

An engineer by trade, Hennessey helped the duo nail down the science behind the actual production of the candles. He runs the numbers, and DePalma takes on marketing and sales.

The company expanded, and the couple moved operations into a studio and retail space. The latter serves as a home base for their combined family of six, all of whom have worked for Urban in some form or fashion.

Among the events, corporate gifting, retail operations and private labeling for area boutiques, Urban continues to grow – and give back. Since its founding, Urban has partnered with local nonprofits to raise funds for a variety of causes.

It’s this love for the city – and for each other – that makes all the difference for DePalma and Hennessey.

“I can’t think of anything else I’d rather do or anyone else I’d rather do it with,” DePalma says.

Urban Candle Co., 5844 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, 314-562-6439, urbancandleco.com

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104 South Rock Hill Road Webster Groves $1,117,500 Welcome to 104 South Rock Hill Road, beautifully located in the heart of Webster Groves and walkable to shops, restaurants and everything this wonderful community has to offer. Completely renovated and expanded, this builder’s own home is quintessential Webster Groves gracious, casually elegant, warm, and welcoming. The original 2 story home has been seamlessly expanded with a three story addition including a stunning gourmet kitchen and hearth room on the main floor which walks out to the most charming screened in and covered porches, all overlooking patios, paths and gardens right out of a romantic storybook.

The second floor addition is the expansive primary suite complete with spacious closets, a sitting area and a private luxury bath. The finished lower level with a deep pour foundation completes the addition.

Hardwood flooring, extensive moldings, beautiful new windows and delightful window seats everywhere grace the interior spaces. Now with over 5,000 square feet of luxurious living space this impressive 5 bedroom, 5 bath home awaits the next chapter with its new owner.

Maria Elias 314-971-4346 maria.elias@bhhsall.com

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Connie Lee 314-323-3666 connie.lee@bhhsall.com

A SPECIAL

DESIGN & DECOR PROMOTION

PHOTO BY CHRISTINA KLING-GARRETT

Million-Dollar Market

T H E RYA N T R A DI T ION A heritage of exceptional real estate ser vice since 1965 THE RYAN TRAdITION TEAm: JOHN RYAN, CHRISTINA dENT (ABOvE) ANd SYdNEY mILLmAN (NOT PICTuREd).

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The Ryan TRadiTion Feature Story

A ReAl estAte

Powerhouse

By Maggie Peters | Photos by Christina Kling-Garrett

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he Ryan Tradition has your back in any market, providing consistent results and a continued position in the St. Louis upper-tier market. As of July 15, The Ryan Tradition has closed transactions totaling $36,631,000, with an average sale price of $1,928,000. Composed of John Ryan, Christina Dent and Sydney Millman, this dynamite team is ready to guide you through the buying or selling process.

“Buyers in the current market are still reacting to the experience of the COVID lockdown,” Ryan says. “We are now concerned about a repeat of last year. They want properties that can accommodate the changing lifestyle needs of their families. This has been driving the market all year, and I do not see any slowdown in sales of existing homes or new construction.”

Sellers are seeing one of the strongest markets in this generation and are jumping at this perfect opportunity to sell their houses. Ryan explains that the challenge that comes with this is what comes

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after they have successfully sold their individual houses and find themselves a buyer competing in the same strong market.

The Ryan Tradition assists both buyers and sellers through staying on top of the market every day. “Buyers have to be ready to act quickly,” Ryan says. “Our job is to give them the guidance to make a quick, informed decision. Sellers know the market is strong, but their property must be priced and presented properly to attain maximum value.”

Pictured here, The Ryan Tradition is listing 142146 N. Central. Currently under contract, this is a gorgeous home in classic Old Town Clayton, made distinctive by its position on a double lot, allowing for a sports court, additional privacy and green space. Other features include three levels with an elevator, as well as an open kitchen, a breakfast room and a hearth room, all of which access a covered terrace and fabulous pool and spa.

The Ryan Tradition, Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker, 314-941-0572, theryantradition.com

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MILLION DOLLAR LISTINGS

By Maggie Peters

CLAYTON

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The Ryan Tradition | Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker 314-941-0572 | THERYANTRADITION.COM

Dooley Rowe Schnoebelen | Compass Realty Group 314-252-8520 | DOOLEYROWE.COM

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Sitting on the edge of downtown Clayton, this gorgeous home boasts more than 5,000 square feet of luxury living space with immediate access to the best in restaurants and boutiques. Elegant finishes and high-end amenities are found throughout, from the eat-in kitchen with SubZero and Viking appliances to the secondfloor laundry and elevator servicing all three levels. The lower level hosts a newly added bedroom, full bath and mudroom.........................$2,475,000

This brand-new home is defined by its neutral color schemes, clean lines and natural wood finishes, creating a stylish combination of cozy family living and contemporary style. The main floor features a large entry with a dining room and an office, a high-end kitchen with a farmhouse sink and butler’s pantry and a great room that opens to a covered deck. The main floor master suite features a luxurious bath with double vanities, a tub and a separate shower...............................................................$1,545,000

800 S. HANLEY ROAD, NO. 6B

CLAYTON

11475 LILAC AVE.

ST LOUIS

Jean Schneider | Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314-973-3065 (DIRECT) | 314-725-5100 (OFFICE) LAURAMCCARTHY.COM

Bjaye Greer | RedKey Realty Leaders 314-570-9978 (DIRECT) | 314-692-7200 (OFFICE) REDKEYSTLOUIS.COM

This stunning, sophisticated, spacious condo has been professionally designed, renovated and customized with high-end finishes throughout, spectacular views and lavish building amenities. Enjoy gracious spaces for entertaining, dining and living, including the grand living room with a marble gas fireplace; a custom kitchen with professional appliances; and master suite with a spalike bathroom and an enormous walk-in closet.

On the National Register of Historic Places, this architecturally significant 1858 Victorian Italianate sits on 4.5 acres of landscaped, wooded bliss.

This unique property boasts an 1858 post-and-beam barn that has been transformed into an amazing entertainment facility with many choices on how to entertain! Other structures include a carriage house, a summer kitchen, gazeboes and more rounding out this enchanting estate.

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142 N. CENTRAL PHOT BY STEVEN B SMITH‌

142 N. CENTRAL

MILLION DOLLAR LISTINGS

9797 LITZSINGER ROAD

LADUE

104 S. ROCK HILL ROAD

WEBSTER GROVES

Keith R. Manzer | Gladys Manion Real Estate 314-721-4755 (OFFICE) | 314-609-3155 (DIRECT) GLADYSMANION.COM

Maria Elias | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alliance Real Estate 314-971-4346 | MARIAELIASREALESTATEGROUP.COM

Situated across from Old Warson Country Club, this impeccably maintained home features nearly 10,000 square feet of living space. The two-story great room stuns with a wall of windows overlooking the manicured patio and yard. With six bedrooms, seven full and two half-bathrooms, a finished lower level and a five-car garage, this home has it all. $2,795,000 with additional adjacent roughly 2.4-acre lot also available for $1,750,000

Located in the heart of Webster Groves and completely renovated and expanded, this builder’s own home is casually elegant, warm and welcoming. The seamless addition includes a stunning gourmet kitchen and hearth room on the main floor, which overlooks patios, paths and gardens. The second-floor addition includes a grand master suite complete with spacious closets, a sitting area and a private luxury bath.

13516 WESTON PARK DRIVE

ST. LOUIS

Mary Beth Benes | Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker 314-707-7761 | MARYBETHBENES.COM

This spectacular estate home exudes remarkable curb appeal. Step through the dramatic two-story entrance into the expansive marble foyer, and explore the stunning formal living room, elegant dining room and great room with a brick fireplace. The spacious kitchen features commercial-grade appliances and adjoins the light-filled breakfast room. Your master suite radiates warmth with a marble fireplace, three walk-in closets and an adjacent study with custom built-ins.

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Where Old World Rustic Charm Meets Modern Luxury - $3,850,000 Gobbler’s Roost Farm is a diverse 290± acre wildlife paradise less than one hour from Chesterfield. Upon entering this 'Montana' style Luxury Log Home, you are greeted by a 28’ tall and 12’ wide western style fireplace. Over 7500 sq. ft. of living space boasting 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 4 fireplaces will accommodate large gatherings. The master bedroom features its own fireplace, custom soapstone vanities and a Hansgrohe rain-dance shower system. The large outdoor covered porch offers another fireplace and cooking center and provides the perfect viewing location of the wildlife, lake, and land.

The second floor features a large open area available for conference tables, meeting space or just extra room to relax and unwind. There is a 3-story watchtower looking out over the 5-acre lake and into the distant hills and valleys and there’s an adjacent but separate mother-in-law or caretaker’s quarters including a kitchen, 2 bedrooms, fireplace and living quarters.

Large timbered ridges of mature oaks and hickory are supplemented by groves of persimmon, wild cherry, wild plum, and numerous other native food sources. A shale bottomed creek and 2 ponds provide year-round water. Wildlife abounds and is readily viewable from every room in the house: Deer and turkey feed nightly in the fields below the house, eagles soar in the currents, while ducks and geese circle over the lake.

For the outdoorsman, this is THE PREMIERE Hunting and Fishing property in Pike County. Managed for Big Bucks with a dense deer population, several flocks of wild turkey, a resurgent quail population, a 5-acre stocked lake with largemouth and a 1.5-acre pond stocked with smallmouth will provide plenty of year-round action!

For the non-hunter, pass time swimming and fossil hunting in the clear water creek, picking Morel mushrooms and wild blackberries, hike on the cut trails and pathways, or garden in the raised vegetable and flower beds that surround the house. *Go to TrophyPA.com for full details or scan the QR Code below*

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Contact Listing Agent:

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www.TrophyPA.com 855-573-5263 (LAND) Headquarters: 15480 Clayton Road, Suite 101 Ballwin, MO 63011 Licensed in MO, IL, IA, & KS

AGENT SPOTLIGHT

By Maggie Peters

Mary Beth Benes

Mark Gellman & Neil Gellman

Cindy Handy

A native of St. Louis, Mary Beth Benes has comprehensive real estate knowledge to rival anyone’s, and her expert advice on the area’s best schools and locations is invaluable. Benes assists in homebuilding, buying, selling and relocating, and has earned a designation as the No. 1 agent in all of Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker.

The Gellman Team is having a record year, selling more than $183 million and helping 417 families achieve their real estate goals.

By following their core values, The Gellman Team is now one of the most successful teams in the country, ranking No. 3 in Missouri by The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends.

“I love the one-on-one connection with people – it requires trust and skill to guide a client through the process of buying or selling their home,” says agent Cindy Handy. “Because our homes are such an important part of who we are, I find it very rewarding.”

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY – GUNDAKER 314-707-7761, marybethbenes.com

THE GELLMAN TEAM 314-336-1991, thegellmanteam.com

Keith R. Manzer

GLADYS MANION REAL ESTATE 314-609-3155 (direct), 314-721-4755 (office), keithrmanzer.com

With more than 38 years of experience, Keith R. Manzer has the expertise, skill, creative marketing and Gladys Manion Real Estate in his wheelhouse to deliver the results you desire. “When you hire me, you get me, not my assistant,” he says.

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JANET MCAFEE REAL ESTATE 314-489-3546, cindyhandy.com

John Ryan

THE RYAN TRADITION COLDWELL BANKER REALTY – GUNDAKER 314-941-0572 (direct), 314-993-8000 (office), theryantradition.com

John Ryan and The Ryan Tradition lead the central-corridor luxury market, with more than $1 billion in sales since 1992. Ryan is involved in the most significant transactions, innovative new construction projects, land sales and the relocation of executive families. The Ryan Tradition looks forward to assisting you with your significant property needs.

The Real Estate Market Continues to Show Strength! Ready to Buy or Sell?

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New custom home under construction by Oleg Construction. 1/5-story, 5 BD, 4.5 baths, 5,950 SF including the finished lower level.

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DISTINCTIVE PROPERTY

By Maggie Peters | Home photos by www.benphotostl.com Agent Photo by Christina Kling-Garrett

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ituated in the Ladue School District, this 2019-built home features more than 9,000 square feet of living space with all the amenities for luxury living. The highest-quality features are found throughout, from the 10-plus-foot ceiling heights and hardwood floors on the main level to the custom wood-paneled doors and the marble and stone fireplaces found in the great room, master suite and hearth room. The gourmet eat-in kitchen has everything you need for easy mealtimes and seamless entertaining, including the large center island with storage, stainless steel appliances, a Kohler farmhouse sink and a beverage fridge. A separate en-suite on the first floor provides you with the perfect space for guests or in-laws, and four additional bedrooms await upstairs, as well as another family room for the kids to enjoy movies and games. Additional must-haves include the 2,000-plus-square-foot finished basement and the three-zoned HVAC system.

This 6-bedroom, 5-full-bathroom and 3-half-bathroom home in Frontenac is listed for $2,295,000.

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The associates of The Ryan Tradition rank among the area’s most experienced retail professionals, with special expertise in the central corridor.

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GATHERINGS & GOODWILL URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS

MICHAEL McMILLAN 50TH BIRTHDAY FUNDRAISER Photos and story by Bryan Schraier

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upporters of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis gathered at the World’s Fair Pavilion in Forest Park in late July to celebrate the 50th birthday of the organization’s CEO, Michael McMillan, and to raise money for its Restoring Hope Campaign, which will help fund its new area headquarters. Housed in the Victor Roberts Building on North Kingshighway, this facility will consolidate most of the Urban League’s city locations into one hub, allowing it to expand programs and services and increase the number of clients served annually by 25 percent. A press release from the organization put the Restoring Hope fundraising goal at $20 million, of which $150,000 had been raised as of Aug. 3.

Visit LADUENEWS.COM to see more fabulous photos from this event!

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[McMillan] is a friend, so it makes me feel special to celebrate with him.

But now that I’m here, I see clearly the impact of his work. I’ve always admired what he’s done, but I see it in action. I mean, these people would not have come here in these numbers were it not for the fact that they are following his footsteps.

– X ERNONA CLAYTON,

CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER

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Yolanda Austin, Ella Jones, Naquittia Noah

Emeka Jackson-Hicks, Carol Daniel, Tishaura Jones

Zegee and Dr. Mulugheta Teferi, Emily and Richard Pitts

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nonprofit spotlight

SSm health cardinal glennon children’S foundation

WHAT/WHEN/WHERE By alecia Humphreys

Glennon Gallop Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 12 to 5 p.m. auguSt BuSch polo cluB, 4020 Benne road, defiance, mo Wine and dine for a great cause! Help support SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital at this elegant polo affair. For more information, visit glennon.org/gallop.

DANis PEDiATRic cENTER ladies, hold onto your hats! the SSm health cardinal glennon children’s foundation’s glennon gallop is back, and featuring a beautiful blend of polo, provisions and more — all for a prestigious purpose, of course. “it benefits the danis pediatric center,” says Sandy Koller, president of SSm health cardinal glennon children’s foundation. “danis pediatric center services focus on preventative care that address social determinants of health, such as poverty, food insecurity, mental health and language barriers.” according to Koller, that equates to approximately 20,000 patient visits annually, with more than 75 percent of the families living below poverty. the center is an essential community service, providing care for all children regardless of their background. “the families who come to danis pediatrics represent a wide diversity of economic, race, gender, ethnic and cultural backgrounds,” says Koller. “nearly 20 languages are spoken by our families, including sign language. children come for a variety of reasons, from well-baby visits to ongoing primary care, to the management of multiple, complex conditions. Some families travel up to two hours to receive primary pediatric care by our expert physicians.”

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GlENNoN GAlloP and it’s possible in part to the glorious glennon gallop, which is set to start at noon on Saturday, September 18, at the august Busch polo club in defiance, missouri. “the day-time event will feature a Vip experience and a field-Side party,” says Koller. “Both options include an exciting polo match and an opportunity to make life-saving health care available to children who may not otherwise have access.” the Vip experience specifically will be a “White hot affair” and includes polo, fine wine, food, an auction and more, while the field-Side party welcomes Kentucky derby attire, tailgating and bleacher seats to take in the spectacle of the sport.

“We truly feel that this is one of the most unique events in our area,” says Koller. “We turn a giant field into a little city that offers everything from a great polo match, fine dining, shopping and, of course, sharing the amazing work of the danis pediatric center. We are so grateful each year for the multitude of people that make their way to defiance, missouri to enjoy a day they won’t soon forget.”

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Events UPCOMING

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12th Annual Celebration Dinner Access Academies

Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, 100 Carondelet Plaza, 314-898-0430, accessacademies.org Please join Access Academies on Sept.

9 for an inspirational evening as the organization honors its students and their achievements. In-person and virtual tickets are on sale now.

Kaufman Fund Charity Gold Tourney M1 Bank m1bank.net, thekaufmanfund.org, ohfm.org

Field-Side Party at Glennon Gallop SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation August Busch Polo Club, 4020 Benne Road, 314-577-5605, glennon.org/gallop/field-side Join the Field-Side Party at Glennon Gallop for polo, party and purpose on Saturday, Sept. 18! Pack a picnic and enjoy this one-of-a-kind day! Proceeds benefit The Danis Pediatric Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

M1 Bank is honored to serve as Title Sponsor of the Kaufman Fund Charity Golf Tourney on Oct. 5 at Whitmoor Country Club, as well as its fourth year as Super sponsor for the One Heart Family Ministries Golf Tournament on Sept. 3 at Aberdeen Golf Club.

2021 Scholarship Dinner The Next Step Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel, 191 Westport Plaza, 314-719-2880, thenextstepstl.org/events Celebrate the current scholarship recipients and The Next Step alums at this Oct. 2 dinner. The event will feature the stories of three recipients, as well as several high-end raffle items.

Raffle tickets are also available for purchase online.

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ARTS & CULTURE

58 Local Eats 59 Show & Tell 60 FEATURE: Enrique!

62 The Wine Life 64 FEATURE:

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LOCAL EATS

Asador Del Sur

By Mabel Suen

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n Maplewood, Daniel Gonzalez and Maria Giamportone are cooking their favorite Latin American dishes for the fiery new restaurant Asador Del Sur. Asador Del Sur, which means “southern grill,” features cuisine from the husband-and-wife duo’s native nations of Uruguay and Ecuador, as well as other regional offerings. The expansive South American menu ranges from a variety of grilled meats and vegetables to seafood and colorful cocktails.

According to Giamportone, the foods she and her husband grew up with in their home countries differed vastly from one another, and the menu at Asador Del Sur blends the best of both worlds: Ecuador’s seafood-centric signatures with Uruguay’s robust grilled meat dishes.

The couple moved to St. Louis – where Giamportone’s brother lives – from Miami to open the restaurant in 2020 after noting a dearth of South American culinary options in the metro area. Asador Del Sur debuted last August, filling

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the space previously occupied by Reeds American Table – albeit now sporting new vibrant orange accents and a marble-topped bar.

“I really enjoy the thrill of people enjoying our food for the first time,” Giamportone says. “Many people have never tried a skirt steak the way we do it, for instance, and we have sweetbread, blood sausage and other things you might never know that you’d love.”

Asador Del Sur cooks the freshest cuts of meat possible over a gas-fired grill, seasoning them only with coarse Argentinian salt and often serving dishes with chimichurri. Cuts include beef short ribs and a 24-ounce bone-in rib-eye.

While Gonzalez leads on the grill, Giamportone – a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu – brings her own cooking expertise to the table in such dishes as langostinos a la parrilla (grilled South African crustaceans with chimichurri). She also decided to include vegan options on the menu such as a vegetable parrillada (grilled vegetables) and an avocado salad with onions, cucumber, cherry

tomatoes and cilantro-yuzu dressing.

Additional offerings include sweet and savory empanadas, sandwiches such as chivito al pan (a grilled beef-filet BLT) and desserts including rum raisin rice pudding – a recipe from Giamportone’s grandmother. From the bar, patrons can choose among signature cocktails like the classic caipirinha or a dulce de leche-infused martini with white rum, the popular cream liqueur RumChata, half-and-half, dulce de leche syrup and cinnamon.

“I would like it to be a casual family restaurant [where] people can feel at home,” Giamportone says. “We’re ready to introduce you to these flavors that are going to blow your mind.”

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Asador Del Sur, 7322 Manchester Road, Maplewood, 314-802-8587, asadordelsur.com

SHOW & TELL

Remembering Steven Woolf

By Mark Bretz

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pening night for The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has always seemed to symbolize a new year filled with the promise of exciting theatrical adventures, both at The Rep and at dozens of smaller professional theaters locally, as well as the big touring shows arriving at The Fabulous Fox Theatre.

This year, though, will be markedly different.

For the first time in nearly 35 years, the late Steven Woolf will not be in the vanguard for the new season, either as artistic director of The Rep or in the retirement mode into which he eased after completing the 2018-19 season at The Rep, then handing over the reins to his successor, Hana S. Sharif.

Woolf passed away in July at age 75 from advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

For the thousands of Rep season-ticket holders or the casual, occasional patrons, Woolf ’s passion for the art form was etched into every performance at The Rep, either on the Mainstage or in the Studio Theatre below it.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Woolf earned a bachelor’s degree in theater and a master’s in directing from the University of Wisconsin. He worked at such prestigious places as The Juilliard School in New York City and directed productions off-off-Broadway and elsewhere. The majority of his career, though, was spent on the campus of Webster University in St. Louis, where The Rep was founded in 1966.

After a couple of years in various positions at The Rep, Woolf was appointed artistic director in 1986, 20 years after the company’s founding. The adage “There’s no business like show business” was painfully realized at The Rep, where a succession of artistic directors created artistic gems but saw a steady erosion of support by the public, which didn’t always agree with their artistic goals. It experienced plenty of tough times before Woolf took the helm on the creative side in ’86.

It’s not hyperbole to suggest that Woolf saved The Rep. He had a knack for selecting shows that were not only artistically challenging but also crowd-pleasing. In concert with astute managing director Mark Bernstein, who worked alongside him for most of his tenure, Woolf ushered in an

era of both box office and critical success.

You could find Woolf, on opening night or most any other evening at The Rep, chatting with audience members and sharing a mutual enthusiasm for and delight about the shows onstage.

He would welcome opening-night audiences from his familiar perch offstage at the first row of the leftmiddle side of the audience seats.

For 33 years, Woolf produced more than 300 brilliant, absorbing, classy, literate or just simply fun productions at The Rep. He won numerous awards with The Rep, as both director and producer, and was unfailing in his efforts to credit the numerous artists, onstage and off, who had shaped each award-winning show.

Woolf presented hundreds of works for Rep audiences in more than three decades as artistic director, from classics to difficult-but-beautiful pieces to holiday favorites. He took risks with daring new shows and even, for a time, added Rep productions off-site in the critically acclaimed Off Ramp series in Grand Center.

The lingering effect of so many productions at The Rep was a hallmark of Woolf ’s artistic vision and leadership. I’ll miss his smile, his accessibility, his friendship and his myriad scarves.

Thank you, Steve, for increasing both the quality and quantity of local professional theater here in the metro area – and for the memories of a life superbly lived.

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Boots ON THE

ICE

By Amanda Dahl | Photos by Christina Kling-Garrett

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Enrique, a southern rockhopper penguin at the Saint Louis Zoo, may now have the happiest feet of them all.

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nrique, a southern rockhopper penguin at the Saint Louis Zoo, may have the happiest feet of them all. The elderly penguin, who recently began suffering from arthritis, received an upgrade in his footwear, thanks to the innovative approach of the zoo’s veterinarian department and the bird’s zookeepers. Now Enrique’s new boots have become the talk of the nation.

Enrique first received celebrity treatment when a visitor to the accredited zoo, Joshua Ketelsen, shared an online post noting that the animal sported shoes, as reported in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Dr. Jimmy Johnson, the veterinarian on duty when Enrique’s zookeepers brought in news of his declining condition, recalls how the penguin went from low energy to living his best life: “We’ve been aware, as he’s an older animal, that he’s had low-grade arthritis, but he never showed any clinical signs of it. When he was slower to come eat and wasn’t climbing or swimming as much, the keepers knew right away there was a problem.”

A full veterinary exam and X-rays of Enrique revealed callused feet and advanced arthritis in his ankles.

“One of our first-line treatments for arthritis is very similar to people,” Johnson says, describing the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs his team treated Enrique with at the start. “We were also trying to treat the calluses on the bottom of both of his feet.”

But after trying treatments from topical sprays to conditioning treatments to sea salt baths, a new issue arose for the rockhopper.

“Doing this intensive treatment for arthritis was taking a lot of Enrique’s day and also his keepers’ time,” Johnson says. “We were trying to think of a long-term, sustainable option for treatment. To do so, especially with a penguin, we had to think outside of the box.”

At another zoo where Johnson had previously worked, the veterinarian had treated black swans with similar lesions, which gave him the idea to try fitting Enrique’s feet with specialized boots. He reached out to a manufacturer that created boots for domestic pets and asked about its willingness to custom-design a pair for a penguin.

“We took foot tracings and detailed measurements of Enrique’s feet, [and] they built a prototype of the boot,” Johnson says. “They are made out of neoprene, which is wetsuit material, so they are submersible in water.”

But how would Enrique react to his fancy new footwear? The zookeepers and Johnson anticipated curiosity and thought he might nip at his boots. The reaction they received, however, was unexpected.

“We put the boots on him, set him down, and he started motoring around and moving a lot better than he had been,” Johnson says with a laugh. “I think he felt instant relief.”

That response may, in large part, be due to the bird’s personality.

“Luckily, Enrique’s a fairly easygoing bird,” his vet describes. “For all the things we were doing to him, he was an excellent patient – and very patient with us.”

Rockhoppers have a life expectancy of around 10 or 11 years of age, according to the veterinarian. Enrique is celebrating his third decade of life and is among the oldest penguins residing at the zoo.

“He and his mate are past the reproductive stage and are – no pun intended – empty nesters,” Johnson adds. “He’s older but still lives an active lifestyle. We put a lot of effort and resources into our animals living not only long lives but also full lives.”

He credits the collaboration of different departments in the zoo, such as the veterinary branch and the zookeepers division, to ensure animals live extended and enriched lives. Those efforts allow for unorthodox ideas, such as outfitting a penguin with customized boots, to be developed and implemented.

Enrique’s boots are now in their third iteration and feature gripping soles, so that he (like his fellow penguins) can shoot out of the water and grip the rocks found in the Penguin & Puffin Coast habitat. The boots are mostly black, except for the red-orange soles, making it easy for Enrique to blend in with his brethren. They are now part of the penguin’s everyday life, being removed only at night when he nestles in next to his mate.

Saint Louis Zoo, 1 Government Drive, St. Louis, 314-781-0900, stlzoo.org

THE WINE LIFE

By Stanley Browne

2020 GUARDIAN CELLARS ANGEL Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Location: Red Mountain, Washington Owners: Jerry Riener and Jennifer Sullivan Winemakers: Jerry Riener and Dane Iussig Approximate Retail Price: $22 Website: guardiancellars.com TASTING NOTES Color: Bright and reflective golden straw Aroma: Citrus, peach and tropical fruit dominate the nose, with a slight hint of minerality Taste: Juicy and mouthwatering, with lemon, grapefruit, melon and pineapple on the palate with great tart acidity and a long, pleasant finish

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rom the ripe pink grapefruit flavors of New Zealand to the chalky minerality and tart citrus of central France’s Loire

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Valley, sauvignon blanc is among the few varietals that has managed to find a home in nearly every nook and cranny around the world’s wine regions.

After originally obtaining a degree in organic chemistry from the University of Washington in Seattle, Jerry Riener switched gears to become a full-time policeman. But his love for wine, winemaking and agriculture never faltered, and he spent most of his off-duty time volunteering at various wineries around Washington.

After a few years of volunteering, Riener and his wife, Jennifer Sullivan, a news reporter, started Guardian Cellars. When the couple opened their tasting room to the public in 2007, their first vintage, which yielded fewer than 400 cases, sold out almost immediately.

In keeping with Riener’s cop background, each Guardian Cellars

wine is named in a law enforcement vein. Guardian Cellars’ second label, Newsprint, pays homage to Sullivan’s background. Both Riener and Sullivan maintain their careers as police officer and news reporter while running the winery in their free time.

Guardian Cellars’ sauvignon blanc, Angel, is an exemplary expression of the varietal. This pick is crisp and citrusy, as is to be expected from a sauvignon blanc, while maintaining a fruity balance that gives it a little weight without being overpowering.

Food Pairings: Any shellfish, chicken or turkey, sushi, softer cheese like brie or goat cheese, green vegetables like asparagus or artichoke, and grilled vegetables all pair nicely with this wine.

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By Amanda Dahl | photos courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden. Bloom photo by cassidy Moody, fieldwork photos by tanzania Forest service agency

Missouri Botanical Garden scientists are leadinG the way in savinG a critically endanGered arBoreal species.

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nly 25 known individual trees of the Karomia gigas species exist in the wild – most of which are challenged in reproduction, due to significant distance between individuals and populations. The scientists behind the scenes at St. Louis’ own Missouri Botanical Garden are the first to successfully bring this critically endangered species to fruition – and never-before-seen blooms are instigating studies on how to save these extremely endangered trees.

“The discussion was, is this species going to flower in our lifetimes?” says Andrew Wyatt, senior VP of the Horticulture and Living Collections at the local landmark, who remembers the challenges of bringing the tree to bear fruit. “The fact that it flowered in three years was amazing. We were probably some of the first scientists, the first horticulturists, to see the plant flower.”

Karomia gigas can be found in the wild in a forested area of Tanzania known as the Miombo Woods. The trees face challenges in reproducing, given the distances between clusters that often cause genetic bottlenecks. Individuals that are breeding produce few fruits that can carry viable seeds, due to what scientists believe is a fungal infection that rots the fruits before they reach maturity.

“When we first got the seed here at Missouri Botanical Garden, we received about 6,500 fruits from Tanzania,” Wyatt explains.

“Each one of those fruits potentially had about four seeds to them. We gently opened them, which took us more than 18 hours, [and] only found 111 potentially viable seeds. And out of that, we managed to get only 29 germinates – so it’s scary.”

Twice in the history of the species ( first identified in 1934), Karomia gigas has been believed to be extinct. Labeled as critically endangered by a global authority on the natural world, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, this tree’s biggest threat is being prized as a resource and valued for its beautiful reddish color, alongside habitat loss.

“Conservation from the wider picture is, if people are pushed for basic survival, they’re going to destroy the environment to survive – that’s the nature of things,” Wyatt says. “Conservation is caught up with economics, and wood is a very important resource.

These trees are continuously under threat.”

As part of their livelihood and through a grant project under Botanic Gardens Conservation International, local farmers in small Tanzanian villages that are close to the trees in Southern Africa are paid to check in on the species in the wild, which is no easy task. Wyatt reports that, during a visit on the ground, he and his team drove the better part of a day out to the forest and then had to walk more than 6 miles before reaching the tree clusters. The botanical garden’s conservation efforts in the wild are maintained in partnership with the Tanzanian Forestry Service, primarily, and Botanic Gardens Conservation International to ensure preservation wherever possible.

“Our conservation of these trees is not isolated to what we do on the other side of the world,” Wyatt says. “We act as support for [our] partners in Tanzania, in understanding how to grow the species, execute conservation [and] provide information on propagation and cultivation.”

Though the trees nursed in St. Louis have bloomed, there’s no guarantee on when they will bloom again because the species populates in sporadic cycles, sometimes skipping a year at a time.

“This is the first time they’ve been successfully cultivated,” Wyatt says. “For us, they behave slightly differently than they do in the wild. In Tanzania, they follow the rain cycle. We have a different environment here in the greenhouses. We’re hopeful that, next year, it will flower at the same time.”

Although the Karomia gigas is currently in the nursery at the botanical garden, the hope is one day to introduce an individual in the Climatron for guests to visit – allowing visitors to see conservation in action. The first goal, naturally, is to ensure horticulturists know how to grow the species before putting it on display.

“The garden’s landscape is a window into the garden’s work,” says Wyatt, which is a mantra for the highly popular St. Louis site. “Many of the plants on display are part of active conservation efforts.”

Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, 314-577-5100, missouribotanicalgarden.org

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Gutters Roofing

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Electrical Services, Inc. Residential

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off Any electrical job of $75.00 or more

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Handyman Services

GRAB BAR GUYS

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Create the park of your dreams. Private seller. By appointment only. $1,450,000. For more info. call John O’Neil (314) 378-3109

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BBB A+ and 2013 Torch Award.

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

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