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Publishers Note News from THE Publisher Tom I am dedicating this issue to the memory of my father, John C. Hannegan. It is with great sorrow that I say, “Heaven needed him more.” I am very proud to have been raised by a man that instilled within me the importance of family, community and not only bringing out the best in people, but bringing those people together. It was with that spirit that he supported me to start and encouraged my vision of StreetScape Magazine. His spirit lives on in StreetScape to serve and support our community in so many ways. For this, I am eternally grateful. In this issue we have featured new, local designers as well as focusing on the many fashion shows, especially our own St. Charles Fashion Week. StreetScape is proud to be a media partner and sponsor for Missouri Fashion Week and the Fresh Face Model Contest. The winner of the Fresh Face Model Contest will be featured in the next issue of StreetScape Magazine. Keep your sights set on more fresh fashion in St. Charles! We will be hosting TWO runway shows in 2014. Plan to join us Poolside at Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa on July 26th, as we as we heat things up with swimwear, beachwear and lingerie. If you would like to nominate someone who goes “Beyond the Best” there is still time. We will be honoring our BEYOND THE BEST AWARD winners on October 17th. Also, for our business community we have launched our VIDEO SOLUTIONS program… It is where print and web collide! So much going on… Be sure to “Like” us on Facebook and check out our website to keep up with what is happening on your streets! And again, “Thank you Dad!”... We are changing lives because of you! For advertising or sponsorship information, call Judy Peters, 636-448-2074.
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American Contemporary Restaurant + Bar Local, organic, sustainably sourced food Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photos by Michael Schlueter Giorgio Armani said, “The best way to make a contribution in fashion is to promote the idea that a fundamental interest in preserving the environment is itself fashionable.” Well, prasino at the Streets of St. Charles is definitely making it fashionable or notably eco-chic to be eco-friendly in St. Charles County. The contemporary American restaurant and bar opened April 22 with its two private event spaces, an expansive patio and a lounge featuring 14 craft beers on tap, boutique wines and small-batch spirits. Since then they’ve been proving that eating well means living well. Executive Chef Tony Marchetto is no stranger to farm-to-table fare. Mentored 10 StreetScape Magazine
by Chef Bill Cardwell—known throughout the culinary industry for his keen influence on seasonal fare and one of the St. Louis region’s top restaurants, Cardwell’s at the Plaza in Frontenac—Marchetto moved on to Tony’s downtown before partnering with Cardwell to open B.C.’s Kitchen in Lake Saint Louis. Greek for “green,” prasino prides itself on working with establishing relationships with local farmers. Some 75 percent of the premiere eco-friendly restaurant’s produce is locally grown, “from the melon to the onion to the herbs,” Marchetto said. Even the beer is brewed locally and many of the wines from nearby cellars. Prasino founder Ted Maglaris owns three of the healthy-focused, organic-leaning res-
taurants; two in Chicago, IL, and one at the Streets of St. Charles complex near Interstate 70 and Fifth Street. Maglaris also opened Covo Gyro Market, a genuine Greek street food destination in Chicago’s Wicker Park. Marchetto said Maglaris started the concept restaurant after his cousin was healed of cancer in part by changing his diet. “Part of his rehabilitation was eating healthy, natural, local, clean, organic food,” Marchetto said. “He beat cancer, and [Maglaris] said, ‘I want to do that for everybody.’” Prasino’s menu is made up mostly of organic, all natural, hormone-free, antibioticfree and locally sourced ingredients. From the Guapo Omelet and Paris Benedict for breakfast, to the Pork Belly BLT and Shrimp
making up two of the four transparent walls. A large flat screen, as well as WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities, allow anyone with an iPhone to display presentations or pictures for their guests. The wood used for the entire restaurant is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified whose mission is to promote environmentally sound, socially beneficial and economically prosperous management of the world’s forests. “We really want to showcase that to be sustainable and eco-friendly, can easily and seamlessly be incorporated in our daily lives which is integral to the lifestyle prasino promotes,” Marchetto said. “And, an important aspect to sustainability is emphasizing a sense of place so we highlighted the best of what is local to the St. Louis area on the menu.” Nate Donsky, chef de cuisine (on left) Tony Marchetto, executive chef (on right)
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Taco for lunch, to the Lobster Avocado and Kefte for dinner, Marchetto said there is something for meat and non-meat eaters alike. Prasino’s in St. Charles offers seating for about 280 people inside and features al-fresco seating for more than 100 on its large, open patio. On “nice weather” days, they will open the large sliding glass walls, bringing the fresh air into the entire restaurant. Nearly every choice Maglaris made for his eco-conscious eatery, from the food to the restaurant’s design, reflects a sense of respect for a sustainable environment and the deliberate attempt to repurpose that which has already left a footprint.
Bar | Lounge area
Marchetto said the restaurant is brimming with recycled, reclaimed or rapidly renewable materials. Light fixtures in the main dining room were built from recycled cardboard boxes, expertly cut with lasers and shaped into ovals.
of the United States, said, “A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.” However, Vice President of Operations Mark Weissberg said prasino is more than a restaurant for the health conscious or even the preservationist or green activist. “Even if you don’t care about any of that, the place is so beautiful and Tony’s food is so exceptional, this is the best restaurant in St. Charles.”
The glass light fixtures above the bar called demijohns, are typically used to transport or ferment wine, mead, or beer. Designed by Chicago’s Simeone Deary Design Group, prasino was built with environmentally friendly paints and sealants and was outfitted with energy and water-saving appliances and Prasino is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monfixtures wherever possible. day through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The glassed-in private dining room, with its Sunday. For more information call 636-277folding glass doors, allows diners a bright, 0202 or visit www.prasino.com. open space in a virtually silent environment. Wine is refrigerated behind glass in energy efficient custom Italian wine coolers, Fall 2013 11
Financing a Dream Creating your finance dream book
“I dream of helping my daughter buy her first home.” “I would like to send my kids to the college of their choice.” “We’d love to make annual vacations a priority and go places we’ve never been.” “I want to retire and live in the French countryside.” They’re all dreams. And Michael Haverstick of Ameriprise Financial said every one of them is as unique as the person who voices it. The trick is finding the voice inside and committing it to paper. Haverstick said his favorite part of the job is watching his clients realize their dreams. “My favorite part is when the clients I have worked with for a long time start to see the results. They had these dreams and goals and now it’s happening, and they’re able to do what they wanted to do,” he said. “It’s like running a race and now you’re at the end of that and a new chapter of life is about to start. Most of the time, I’m more excited than they are.” Haverstick has been a financial advisor for 32 years. A former police officer, he said he always had an interest in investments and the financial industry. Ameriprise Financial focuses on what they call the “Dream Book,” or giving voice to
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Michael Haverstick
Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photo by Michael Schlueter a client’s goals. “We spend a lot of time in the beginning helping people verbalize their goals and dreams. Rather than gathering numbers, we help them stay focused on their goals and dreams,” Haverstick said. “I try to take the guess work out of retirement. I want my clients to be confident that they can meet the essentials but have money for fun things and resources for the unexpected and leaving a legacy for their family or favorite charities.”
help them stay on track, he said.
After Haverstick has an idea of what a client wants to accomplish, the data gathering phase begins. Data is analyzed and a plan is drawn up for meeting those goals. Then it’s just a matter of meeting on a regular basis to
Haverstick likens visiting with a financial planner to going to the doctor. “They take blood tests and x-rays. The doctor assesses your strengths and your weaknesses and what you need to improve on. He or she
Ameriprise Financial, located at 300 First Executive Ave., Ste. D, in St. Peters, MO, is a full service investment firm. Whether a person has $5,000 or $500,000 to invest, Haverstick said he and his partner John Beaudoin and their staff, can help them. “The amount of money is not as important as their dedication to work to achieve their goals and dreams,” he said.
analyzes how dedicated you are and what your priorities are, as well as the resources needed to make the lifestyle a reality. If you are dedicated to the plan and the plan is based on reality, it will be a successful recovery.” Some tips on investing, according to Haverstick, include: get started as soon as possible, put aside whatever is affordable, don’t stop just because the market is going up and down, don’t invest in just the hot items of the day, invest in things that fit your own comfort zone. Haverstick said planning for retirement is a relatively new concept that’s developed over the last 50 years. As longevity increases, people must become more aware of how to save for it. Ameriprise offers financial planning; cash, credit cards and lending; insurance and annuities; and numerous investment options and brokerage account types. For more information, call 636-405-5007 or email at William.M.Haverstick@ampf.com
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Rick’s Roadside Market setup for a wedding. Photo Courtesy of Rick’s Roadside Market
Repurposing the Past Farms rooted in tradition find new beginnings Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photos by Michael Schlueter They used to be as commonplace to the layout of the American farmer’s homestead as the garage is to today’s homeowner. They stored livestock, crops and equipment. They were used as a covered workplace as well as a milk house and were quite possibly ground zero of the American agricultural expanse.
Oma’s Barn Home & Garden , was one of the first companies in the area to utilize a barn for its business. The little red barn at 1057 Highway 79 in St. Peters, MO is on
The word barn actually originated from the combination of the Old English words “bere,” for barley (or grain in general), and “aern,” for a storage place. Today many businesses are finding their roots as well as new beginnings in barns across the area, and discovering that being “born in a barn” isn’t such a bad thing after all. A farm would many times include the buildings in varying shapes and sizes to shelter animals and everything else that their trade required. They might house tack rooms, feed rooms, drive bays and silos. Barns were often where life began for farm animals and for the farm itself.
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Oma’s Barn Home & Garden
the farm that has been in the Runge family since 1897. Lisa Hagemann, great-granddaughter of the original owner, transformed the rustic barn into a seasonal home and
garden decor business a decade ago.
Oma’s Barn Home & Garden with visitors
Customers of Oma’s walk through the outdoor cedar pergola adorned with flowers to the interior of the barn which is designed with seasonal home décor including antique cabinets, claw foot tables, wood and upholstered chairs, candles, clocks, glassware, linens, quilts, pictures and frames, shelves, lamps, handmade quilts, dishes, ornaments and more. The cottage, traditional, primitive and eclectic display designs are reminiscent of home and garden magazines and decorating shows. Hagemann said the charming, whimsical atmosphere of Oma’s (German for grandma) begins with the barn. “It’s a destination store,” she said. “It’s different than just a strip mall store. People come here to relax. It makes them feel good. I don’t think you could have that without the atmosphere of the barn. It’s somebody preserving something, protecting our past, the way it used to be, instead of tearing something down and making something new. Maybe that’s what the next generation is doing—repurposing
because of the economy.” Hagemann owns and operates Oma’s with her sister, Julie Cleaveland. Hagemann said the barns work for leisurely shopping because they denote familial feelings and pleasant recollection. “It might bring back memories of childhood when kids used to
Rick’s Roadside Market always has fresh produce
play in the barn or visit their grandparents,” she said. “People don’t think of expensive when they see a barn. They think of common sense, good people making a living.” Oma’s is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday from March 1 to December 28. For more information call 636-278-4445 or visit www.omasbarn.com. Another barn, which sits on what used to be the Schulte family property in Cottleville, MO is being used in a unique way to host a farmer’s market along with a whole lot of other fun and interesting events.
Rick and Marcia Rodriguez own and operate Rick’s Roadside Market at 5335 Gutermuth Road in Cottleville. A family owned and operated business, Rick’s Roadside Market sells fresh produce, handmade gifts, artisan breads and plants. As part of its Healthy Harvest Cooperative— a public Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)—Rick’s Roadside Market has partnered with local farmers and the Bowling Green Amish Community to provide St. Charles County residents fresh seasonal produce, gourmet honey, jams, jellies, butters, pickled goods, eggs and free range poultry. Fall 2013 15
Rick’s Roadside Market caters to growing families
feel like they’re getting back to the basics. “The world is a pretty chaotic place. People want to get back to the basics, but it’s hard to find in a world this complex. This gives them a place to do that. If you can take a step back and slow down a bit, that’s a good thing. People want the simple life.” All ages are welcome and accommodated at Rick’s, Marcia said. “It’s really a community place for all ages, where people can come and have fun with their families.” Rick’s Roadside Market is open from 8 .m. to noon Saturdays. For more information, call 636-734-7420 or visit www.ricksroadsidemarket.com.
Wildflower Farms is slated to provide an option for Scottish Highland beef. Marcia Rodriguez said CSA’s have become a popular way for citizens across the U.S. to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Marcia currently picks up produce from six local farmers from Old Monroe, MO to Bowling Green, MO. Rick’s Roadside Market is also a family gathering place that features kids’ art classes, music from local artists, kids’ performances, fund raising events, community garage sales, pet adoption days, book signings and many other special events. It’s become the temporary home to the Missouri Ballet Theatre. The group will present “Dracula the Ballet” in October. Rick’s will also be hosting a Senior Saturday event, Freaky Film and Food Truck Night in October. Additionally, The Soccer Barn holds its practices
Rick’s Roadside Market
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November through April at Rick’s. The market, including the 35-year-old, 12,000-square-foot barn, sits on what was originally a 17-acre tract of land the Rodriguez family purchased from the Schultes almost two decades ago. The 15-stall horse barn had been used as a riding arena. But Marcia said a rerouted Gutermuth Rd., making way for the Page Avenue Extension, divided the property. “The way it ended up, the road was right in front of the barn,” Marcia said. “The horses couldn’t run anymore, so the riding arena moved out and the building was left empty.”
Chef Carl McConnell and his wife, Nancy, searched for many years to find the perfect location to open their intimate fine dining restaurant. Nestled in the heart of historic Cottleville, MO, Stone Soup Cottage took root in 2009, in the intimate atmosphere of a restored 1850’s white farm house. But recently the two purchased a seven-acre parcel of land from the Wiese family just a quarter acre from the restaurant’s current location.
And the land came with a bonus. On it stood a 2,000-square foot structure from the 1930s that the McConnell’s were able to recreate in its footprint. “We used the wood from the old structure for the interior and exterior,” So two years ago the couple decided to Carl McConnell said. “We would have renoopen an indoor market supporting local vated the old structure, but the costs were farmers—the first of its kind in St. Charles just too exorbitant.” The couple took the old County. Requests from visitors soon caused the Rodriguez couple to re-evaluate 12-foot-tall sliding barn doors and used them to separate the two dining rooms in the new their purpose. “People kept asking us to rent the barn out for special events. So now restaurant. we’ve turned it into a market on Saturdays and a rental venue the rest of the time,” she The exterior barn shutters will also be used on the new structure. “Barns are functional said. structures,” Carl said. “It’s American heritage. These buildings are revered. It’s a bit An example of the “Free Good Old Fashioned Family Fun” hosted in the barn is the of Americana.” Peach Festival held in August. Just some Carl said his restaurant will be unlike any of the family fun this year included music, other in the St. Louis area. “When it’s a peach pie eating contest, peach tossing, finished it will be a really unique product to potato sack races, food, vendors and kids offer the St. Louis area,” Carl said. “It will activities. be a great place to have dinner in a recreated 1930 barn, overlooking our green houses and Marcia said she thinks barns help people
tasting menu. The menu changes every three weeks and offers an opportunity to embrace classically prepared European fare, focusing on the regions of southern France and northern Italy. The cottage can also host private dinners and private parties. Guests are welcomed by Carl and his staff to peek into the kitchen to see the menu come to life. From the white linens to the handcrafted utensils and glassware, Carl said he wants each guest to feel like they are coming to dinner at the chef’s home.
Stone Soup Cottage. Photo Courtesy of Susan Brown our fields where our food comes from. Partnering with a farm just seconds away from the restaurant allows the freedom many chefs only dream about. Walking through the fields at early morning and harvesting the yield just hours before the guests arrive to dine is a luxury that is never taken for granted.”
Carl has been in the culinary field for over 20 years. While working toward his culinary degree in Michigan, Chef McConnell apprenticed with the renowned Chef James MacDonald at the nationally acclaimed Tratoria Bella Ciao in Ann Arbor, MI. There Chef McConnell learned and practiced his skill in the art of traditional southern French and Italian cookery. Chef McConnell has been featured in publications including the San Francisco Examiner, Los Angeles Times, Victoria Magazine, Traveler’s Tales, National Culinary Review and Fine Cooking.
From the delicate squash blossoms plucked that morning before the dew set in to the heady tree mushrooms presented for a nightly risotto, Norman Wiese—son of Joe Wiese who originally owned the farm—had been providing all of the produce for Stone Soup Cottage since the beginning, Carl said. “So it was just a natural progression. It embodies the concept of what Stone Soup is about. It is a partnership changing and coming together to better everyone’s situation at the end of the day.” Wiese Produce began as a small business in 1978 when Joe and Frieda Wiese began harvesting and selling vegetables out of their garage in Cottleville. Over the years, Joe and Frieda passed along their passion to their son Norman and his family. Stone Soup Cottage is open to the public a few nights a week, offering a six-course
Stone Soup Cottage. Photo Courtesy of Susan Brown
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PEOPLE Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photo by Michael Schlueter
STREETSCAPE has discovered four people, who beyond all odds, have bettered the community by volunteering time and effort to make life a little easier for those in need. Read on to learn these inspiring stories of hope and dedication. We hope these stories encourage you to pay it forward.
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Dr. Andrew Linsenmeyer, M.D. Health Care for the Homeless A second generation St. Charles doctor is making good on the teachings of benevolence he said he learned at the Academy of the Sacred Heart and Duchesne High School in St. Charles. “I had always wanted to work with the underserved population,” said Dr. Andrew Linsenmeyer, M.D. “The Academy of the Sacred Heart and Duchesne always reinforced the role of social justice in our lives.” Linsenmeyer, son of longtime St. Charles Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Charles Linsenmeyer, M.D., is a staff psychiatrist at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) and a clinical instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.
Dr. Andrew Linsenmeyer
Andrew moved to Boston to complete his Harvard Longwood Psychiatry residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, With a bachelor of science degree in biology the teaching hospital of Harvard Medical from the University of Missouri at CoSchool. lumbia, he said he knew in his third year of medical school at St. Louis University He said because of health care reform School of Medicine that he wanted to be a instituted by former Massachusetts Governor psychiatrist. Mitt Romney, everyone has health insurance in the state, even the homeless. “It’s very apHe met his wife, Dr. Katherine Doerr at pealing as a psychiatrist because it adds a lot SLU. Doerr is currently completing a to what we can do for them,” he said. fellowship in infectious disease at Boston University. The two are expecting their first One of the first Health Care for the Homechild in the fall. less programs in the country, BHCHP was founded in 1985. The program provides He said coming from a large family probably health care for all homeless men, women and helped him learn to take things as they come. children in the greater Boston area, including “Things can be really hectic,” Andrew said. primary, behavioral health and dental care. The child will be Charles and Virginia Linsenmeyer’s nineteenth grandchild. Andrew Along with the lessons he learned in is the youngest of 12 children and the only Catholic school, experiences working with one who chose to become a doctor. “It helps undocumented immigrants in El Paso, TX to be laid back and not stress on every crisis during medical school led him to want to that comes along because there’s a lot of help individuals who suffered from mental crises in this business.” illness and the turmoil of homelessness. “I
learned a lot there about the downward drift with people in mental illness. It causes an individual’s socioeconomic status to drift downward.” He said the experiences there caused his conscience to “get the better of him.” Andrew said even now, years later and with added resources, it’s hard to determine to what extent he is able to help his patients. “I guess you have to define help,” he said. “Generally most of my patients don’t go back to living independently and working full time, but in terms of progress, I think in different ways. If they are severely mentally ill, taking care of their hygiene or keeping housing may be a success.” Many times the mentally ill are estranged from their families, and just reestablishing those relationships can also be a victory. Many of the homeless population that Andrew treats include individuals with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), trauma, abuse, addiction and traumatic brain injuries. Many of them are male over the age of 50. Fall 2013 21
Dr. Linsenmeyer with patient. Photo courtesy of BHCHP
proper medications and help him obtain stable housing. “It sustains you really. You have to focus on recognizing the successes when they do happen. We work with a lot of people who have severe, chronic and persistent mental illness. When good things happen, you really have to recognize and appreciate it.” With the federal government putting more resources toward understanding the brain than ever, Andrew said he does hold out hope for significant progress in helping the mentally ill in his lifetime. Even so, he said the staff of BHCHP and other programs like it have to consider they are doing the best they can.
The core group served by BHCHP is the homeless adults and families who stay in the emergency shelter system, eat in soup kitchens or visit drop-in centers. Andrew may also care for formerly homeless people with mental illness who have progressed into transitional, permanent and supportive housing programs. Staff of BHCHP also target unsheltered homeless people who sleep on the streets
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or in makeshift shelters under the bridges, down the alleys and behind the buildings of the city. The BHCHP website states that in 2013, the program will serve over 12,000 patients in over 90,000 outpatient medical, oral health and behavioral health encounters. Andrew said one gentleman he worked with suffered from schizophrenia and had been homeless for over a decade. Andrew was able to connect him to the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, get him the
“Some mental health conditions are terminal in the same way cancers are terminal, like severe addictions to opiates and alcohol. You have to tell yourself you can’t save everyone no matter what you do. Working with these people, a lot of them are going to die, and you have to remind yourself you didn’t fail.”
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Moolah Shriners Air Patrol
Rick Oloteo Air Patrol of the St. Louis Moolah Shriners Their website says they believe in brotherhood, in family, in leadership and in giving back. They count among their ranks presidents, senators, local business leaders, professional golfers, country music stars, astronauts and race car drivers. But the Shriners are also ordinary, every day gentlemen, who spend countless hours and personal resources to help kids, no matter the cost. Rick Oloteo of St. Peters is one such gentleman. The 56-year-old father of three and director of St. Peters’ Rec-Plex, Recreation Services and its Ranger Enforcement Divi24 StreetScape Magazine
sion, uses his own vacation days to fly sick kids to any of the Shriners 22 hospitals nationwide. Many of the kids are burn victims he delivers for surgeries and follow-up visits to the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Cincinnati, OH. “Our purpose is to get kids in rural areas, where it’s hard to get to an airport, to these hospitals,” Oloteo said. “If they can get to a commercial airport, the Shriners will pay for their tickets, but many cannot.” One of six pilots across St. Louis that is a member of the Air Patrol of the St. Louis Moolah Shriners, Oloteo flies into smaller airports—many in the Missouri’s Bootheel—to pick up children. The Shriners will care for children in this way from birth to 21 years of age, regardless of the cost or the family’s income level. “If the Shriners can provide a service, we will provide it,” Oloteo said. “Income is not a test.” Not all Shriners are pilots, however. Other units include Van Transportation, Arab, Clowns, Directors Staff, Guides, Smokin Nobles, Swing Dance and YOMO, each with its individual philanthropic purpose. Oloteo said people who want to become Masons must ask one to be one, then they
go on to be a Shriner. “So every Shriner is a Mason, but not every Mason is a Shriner,” he said. Oloteo, his father and his three boys are all Shriners. He said the only real requirement is to be a good man. “You have to be a good man and want to be a better man,” he said. The Rick Oloteo
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Do you know what the Crisis Nursery did in 2013? * Provided a safe haven to more than 3,352 St. Charles children whose families were homeless, overwhelmed with parental stress, or leaving a domestic violence situation; * Provided crisis counseling to more than 2,315 families in the St. Charles area; and * Provided more than 87,427 hours of crisis care to keep children safe and healthy.
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Shriners’ membership is abounding with famous names including John Wayne, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Ronald Reagan, Harry S Truman, Red Skelton, Mel Tillis, Edwin Eugene “Buzz” Aldrin, Jr., Denton True “Cy” Young, General Douglas MacArthur, Roy Rogers, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.
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Founded in 1870, Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. With approximately 309,000 members in 195 temples (chapters) in the United States, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and the Republic of Panama, the fraternity is open to men of integrity from all walks of life. Shriners International also supports Shriners Hospitals for Children®, a health system of 22 hospitals dedicated to providing pediatric medical care, world-class research and educational opportunities for medical professionals. According to the Shriners International website at www.shrinersinternational.org, in 1870 a group of Masons gathered frequently for lunch at the Knickerbocker Cottage on Sixth Avenue in New York City. At a special table on the second floor a particularly funloving group of men met regularly. Among the regulars were Walter M. Fleming, M.D. and William J. “Billy” Florence, an actor. The group frequently talked about starting a new fraternity for Masons – one centered on fun and fellowship, more than ritual. Fleming and Florence took this idea seriously enough to do something about it. The website credits Billy Florence for the organization’s Arab influence. It says the actor had been on tour in France, and had been invited to a party given by an Arabian diplomat. The exotic style, flavors and music of the Arabian-themed party inspired him to suggest this as a theme for the new fraternity. Walter Fleming built on Florence’s ideas and used his knowledge of fraternal ritual to transform the Arabian theme into the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (A.A.O.N.M.S.).
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Today the Shriners support 22 hospitals across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, serving children up to 21 years of age who have orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate.
He said he probably gets more than he gives with the Shriners on his sometimes 12-hour days of transporting kids. “It’s the gratitude of being able to see how much good we’re able to do. These kids, they probably wouldn’t be able to get these treatments if we weren’t able to fly them. A lot of these families are pretty poor,” he said. “But it’s all about the kids. With the pilots it’s taking a hobby and using it for something really good. They see the good they’re doing. They see the condition those kids are in and see how important that is for these kids for the rest of their lives.”
The Moolah Temple in St. Louis had its inception in East St. Louis, Illinois. Meeting at the Stockyard Hotel in Chicago, IL, ten Nobles of Medinah Temple decided to form another Shrine Temple for St. Louis. Their charter was issued on April 23, 1886, and became the 28th Shrine Temple so recognized in Shrinedom. Moolah is an Arabic word meaning “Title for one learned in teaching dignity for the law of the Koran or religion.” It was suggested by Noble John T. Nixon. It is not a title conferred by authority, but rather an expression of public respect.
Oloteo was the first Ranger in the City of St. Peters’ Ranger Division, started by him in With the help of the Knickerbocker Cottage 1994 to enforce the laws of the city and state regulars, Fleming drafted the ritual, designed within the St. Peters Parks and Recreation the emblem and costumes, formulated a facilities. Oloteo was a St. Peters police salutation and declared that members would officer at the time, a Clayton police officer wear the red fez. The first meeting of before that, and a police officer in the United Mecca Shriners, the first temple (chapter) established in the United States, was held 26 StreetScape Magazine
Oloteo said many of the kids the Shriners care for go on to become Masons and Shriners themselves. For more information on the Shriners, visit www.moolah.org.
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Lucy Rauch Community Involvement After 30 years on the bench, former Circuit Judge Lucy Rauch is spending her days at the desk of two of her favorite St. Charles County institutions. Taking up where her mother, Elizabeth Rauch, left off after more than two decades of active service, Lucy is spending at least part of her retirement working with Lindenwood University’s Board of Directors. Likewise, she serves one day a week at the information desk of SSM St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles. Elizabeth is a lifetime member of the Lindenwood board.
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“I believe these are two of our most important institutions—the university and the hospital. St. Charles would be very poor without the two of them,” she said. “So in some small way, I’m trying to serve those two institutions. It’s a real privilege to be involved in either of these. I’m deriving more than I’m contributing.”
judge, she heard lawsuits with claims in excess of $25,000 and presided over felony criminal prosecutions, family and juvenile courts. She has also served as a member of the St. Charles Rotary Club and on the Academy of the Sacred Heart’s Advisory Board. She is a member of the St. Charles Borromeo Parish.
Another vital institution most would argue is Missouri’s court system, which Lucy served for three decades. Elected in 1982, 1986 and 1990, Lucy served as associate circuit judge for Division 6 of the St. Charles County Circuit Court for eight years. She was appointed by then Missouri Governor John Ashcroft to serve as circuit judge for Division 3 of the 11th Judicial Circuit on October 1, 1991. She retired from that post on December 31, 2012.
Lucy was educated at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in St. Charles in her early years. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in English from Duke University and a master of science degree in library science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Living. Lucy said the best thing she could do for the court system in St. Charles County was focus on the task at hand. She said she was always very interested in her job and tried to give each case her undivided attention. “It is a very interesting career,” she said.
“And it’s important to have people on the bench who are interested in doing that specific job instead of using it as a stepping stone to something else. It’s also important that while you’re handling a particular case, to put all of your attention on that case. Then move on and put your attention on the next A 1979 graduate of St. Louis University case. We all try to learn from our School of Law, Lucy served as an assistant experiences, but you have to distract yourself prosecuting attorney in St. Charles from the from what happened before and focus on fall of 1979 until she took the bench in 1983. what’s happening right now.” Her step-grandfather, Webster Karrenbrock also served on the bench in St. Charles Today, Lucy said she spends a lot of time County for 30 years. with her mother at Mount Carmel. She can see herself developing more volunteer activiOne of twin daughters, Lucy was born to ties, however. After all, it’s great fun to be Henry and Elizabeth Rauch on November 3, recognized as the Circuit Judge telling guests 1949. Her twin sister Laura died at the age where the cafeteria is. of six weeks. Henry Rauch passed away in August 1993. Elizabeth Rauch resides in a senior apartment in Mount Carmel Senior
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Sept. 14, 2013 | 8:00 PM
Swing This starring Debbie Boone & The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Oct. 12, 2013 | 8:00 PM
Lynn Anderson in Concert
Oct. 18, 2013 | 8:00 PM
An Evening with Frankie Avalon
Oct. 19, 2013 | 8:00 PM
Christmas with The Lettermen
Dec. 13, 2013 | 8:00 PM Dec. 14, 2013 | 2:00 & 8:00 PM
Christmas Traditions with The Lennon Sisters
Dec. 15, 2013 | 5:00 PM
Christmas with Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. of the 5th Dimension
Dec. 20, 2013 | 8:00 PM Dec. 21, 2013 | 2:00 PM
The Moscow Festival Ballet presents Giselle
Jan. 25, 2014 | 8:00 PM
The Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel
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Celtic Nights -- Journey of Hope: A Night of Music, Song & Dance
Mar. 2, 2014 | 2:00 PM
The Gershwin Project starring Peter Nero
Mar. 8, 2014 | 8:00 PM
Reflections of Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra starring Deana Martin
Mar. 22, 2014 | 8:00 PM
The Addams Family -- A Musical: The National Tour
Apr. 6, 2014 | 8:00 PM
Memphis -- The Musical: The National Tour
Apr. 21, 2014 | 7:00 PM
Wayne Newton in Concert
May 17, 2014 | 8:00 PM
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Angie Maue Photo Courtesy Angie Maue
Community Activist Luke’s Legacy He loved pizza. He liked the color green. His favorite book was “The Spooky Old Tree.” No doubt his mother wonders where or if he would be in college now and for what degree he would be studying. Would he have a steady girlfriend? Would he still be shy, loving and soft spoken? Luke Taylor Maue wouldn’t get 13 Christmases between May 18, 2001 and now, nor would he collect his high school diploma two years ago. Instead, he got a pedestrian bridge at the St. Louis Zoo dedicated in his honor and an organization called “Luke’s Legacy” that serves to educate and aid in the prevention of underage drinking and drunk driving. 30 StreetScape Magazine
At the age of seven, Luke was struck and killed by a drunk driver while standing in front of the St Louis Zoo. He was on a school field trip with 46 other first graders from Zion Lutheran School in St. Charles County. His mother, Angie Maue, said Robert Robertson of Pine Lawn was driving 70 mph in a 25 mph zone with a blood alcohol content of .22 when he jumped the curb and struck her son. It was 1:30 in the afternoon. Luke was killed in front of his mom, his classmates, their parents and many other visitors of the Zoo. Robertson is currently serving a 15-year prison sentence. “We were standing in front of the Zoo sign waiting for the other class,” Angie recalled. “He wanted the Zoo map. I dug in my
fanny pack and handed it to him.” At about that time, Angie said a red Ford Probe drove up on the sidewalk, swerving to miss the concrete sign. “By the grace of God, no one else was hit,” she said. “There were so many people out in front of the Zoo at that time. There is no human explanation why there weren’t more people hurt. The spiritual side of me believes it was his day to go home.” Luke’s Legacy, a not-for-profit organization, will sponsor its third annual run/walk— “Hope 4 Tomorrow” 5K Run/1 Mile MADD Dash—on September 22, in honor of Luke’s twentieth birthday. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Gateway Affiliate of MADD. A memorial plaque honoring Luke’s memory
The bridge during construction in memory of Luke
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is affixed to a boulder near the south entrance of the Zoo, close to the pedestrian bridge over Wells Drive. Dedicated in September 2009, the pedestrian bridge allows visitors to get from the south parking lot to the Zoo entrance without crossing busy Wells Drive. Before this project the Zoo posted a crossing guard to help visitors cross the street. Former Missouri Senator Kit Bond helped secure funding for the Zoo’s new entrance. Bond, a ranking member of the Senate Transportation-Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, secured $5 million for the project in 2006. Another $2.5 million was gifted by Wachovia. The Gateway Affiliate of MADD has been the beneficiary of the proceeds from Luke’s run for the past two years. The 2011 run proceeds generated $3,600 for the local affiliate. The 2012 run’s proceeds generated $4,500. Angie said the goal for 2013 is to raise over $5,000 for the organization. Angie said Luke’s class has never forgotten him. When they graduated, some of the class celebrated their senior skip day at the St. Louis Zoo, taking pictures in front of the plaque that honors Luke. The poster of Luke that was signed by all of his friends and displayed at his funeral was moved to Zion Lutheran School where it was framed and put on display. When the kids graduated to junior high, they took it with them. And again, when they moved on to Lutheran High School, the framed picture went with them. “They never forgot him. They were victims too. They watched it happen,” Angie said. “They held him close to their hearts. It was bitter sweet. Of all the milestones I was missing, the eighth grade graduation was the hardest because the DVD they played included him.
Plaque in memory of Luke As they grew through the years, he didn’t grow with them.” Angie said she has forgiven Robertson. “I don’t think I could have lived still harboring that anger and bitterness. My kids were five and two. I couldn’t have been a wife, a mother, a sister.” Angie’s other children are Samuel, now 18, and Rebekah, now 15. She said Samuel is headed for college and Rebekah is starting high school. She said she always knew she wanted to honor her son’s memory in some way. So when she was invited to participate in a run for BackStoppers in 2009, she formed “Runners for Luke.” The team went on to assemble the largest team and raise the most money in the St. Michael’s Day Dash in Kirkwood that year. Then the following year, they did it again, for CHADS Coalition for Mental Health in Tower Grove Park, again raising the most money and sporting the biggest team. Luke’s Legacy attempts to hold the runs each year as close to Luke’s birthday as possible. This year, it will be the day after what would have been his twentieth birthday. The 2013 run will be held at 8 a.m. at Lutheran High School, 5100 Mexico Road in St. Peters. For more information or to register for or sponsor the run, visit www. lukes-legacy.org. Fall 2013 31
Fashion for a Cause M & D Production support local fashion and charity
Story by Florence Dewan M & D Production LLC Photo by Michael Schlueter
Former Professor and the Chairperson of the Lindenwood University Fashion Design Department, Florence Dewan now very much involved with charitable work and helping upcoming designers. Dewan said, since St. Louis does not have a fashion incubator yet, recent graduates from universities do not know where to seek help or what to do upon graduation and this is where I like to step in and help with recent graduates . My goal is to showcase them so they can be recognized by merchants, buyers and by media. This will open many doors for success. Once they present at a good show, then more likely they will get invited to do other shows Buy a ticket online for $10
Florence Dewan and showing more means more opportunity. Just recently in the month of June, I organized a fashion show “Fashion Gallery/ Art-to-Wear” with my then students from Lindenwood . I really love helping charity and promoting upcoming designers. My next fashion show is “Fashion for Food” it will be held Sunday, October 20 at the Chesterfield Mall Food Court at 7pm. This is a perfect setting for this event. Ten local designers will be able to showcase at the event and compete. All can food items will be donated to Food Outreach organization. Our mission and goal for this event is to raise
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money and collect can goods to help out with as many charities as possible and at the same time to help and promote local designers. The Fashion for Food charity event will need your support. Just purchase a $10 ticket online at http://dewanfashionco.wix.com/ fashion-for-food. Please bring a non-perishable can food item with you.1 We will fund raise through selling fashion show tickets and donations. 20% of ticket proceeds will go to charitable organizations.
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Designer Spotlight
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Lauren Bander Bander designs women’s clothing specializing in dresses for every occasion (casual to couture), while beginning to introduce read-to-wear separates. The designs are feminine and flirty, using lots of fabric to give extra movement and drape to each piece. Special attention is paid to the detailing of each individual garment focusing especially on the hand detailing (feathers, beading, sequins, etc). By concentrating on the small details and using Paris as the prime source of inspiration for the line, it brings a couture/high-fashion feel to the everyday wear of women.
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Mary Thompson Vauje Vauje evokes the glamorous side that is sometimes hidden by the everyday cares of life. With Vauje adored on your neck and wrist, you can feel confident in knowing you have a good quality statement piece and you will receive compliments over and over again.
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Dawn Blackburn As a graphic designer and artist by trade, I am always looking for new creative outlets. After watching Project Runway with my teenage daughter and going to St. Charles Fashion week I knew I needed to find my “create outlet” for fashion. I picked up a crochet needle, ball of yarn and watched a few You Tube videos to learn the basics and haven’t looked back. No two prices are alike; I approach each item as an art project. I don’t use a pattern, count stitches or rows; I just let what I feel determine what each ball of WaltersFALL13.pdf it 1is like 7/31/13 yarn will become. When I see someone on the street wearing one of my “art projects/designs”, having2:50 myPMown little runway
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St. Charles Fashion Week: A Look Back 2009- 2012
Photo by Michael Schlueter Remembering St. Charles Fashion Week, celebrating Missouri Fashion Week and in an effort to keep Missouri on the map for fashion, StreetScape is unveiling two upcoming shows for 2014. Watch for AQUATICA Swimwear Fashion Show July 2014!
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Cutting edge web solutions for a new generation Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photo by Michael Schlueter Website developers at eClarity Web Solutions are bringing cutting edge into focus. Brothers’ Corey and Joshua Johnson founded the company in the winter of 2008 with the goal of becoming the premier website development company in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. So far, so good. With a wealth of design, development and marketing skills between them, the two say they have a “passion to make great ‘Next Generation Web Sites.’” “We provide affordable, high-quality websites and are dedicated to keeping up with the latest technology and techniques used to
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power today’s web,” Corey Johnson said. He likened building a website to constructing a puzzle. “In other words, we search out and provide all the missing pieces, put them together, and then show you so it makes sense as a whole picture,” he said. “Without all the right pieces you are left with a very confusing, forced together picture.” The company offers website design and development, search engine optimization, social media marketing, website management training and consultation. “We’re dedicated to leveraging open-source technology to
deliver consistent and high quality service,” Joshua Johnson said. “During the last few years, the advancement of open source web technology has accelerated significantly. Content Management System can be used to build a simple web page to full-blown custom creations capable of handling millions of visits per day.” Each website constructed by eClarity is built on a CMS (Content Management System), which is a tool for managing content that separates the design, interactivity and content to make it easier for content authors—in many cases the client of a web
developer—to provide content. “Using a this system allows the client full administrative access to all aspects used in developing the website, which means you can make unlimited changes to your content, greatly reducing the amount of maintenance fees usually associated with web development companies.” Corey said business owners are often cautious about partnering with a professional website developer because they have been burned in the past. “We always strive to maintain a methodical, common sense approach to our development process. Just because something is possible doesn’t mean it is always necessary for a website to succeed. We build trust with clients by giving honest consultation and fair pricing for our services.” Trust is a big part of the eClarity process, Corey said. “We are trying to turn around the reputation of the web development industry in general,” he said. “Most people are fearful or weary of getting ripped off. We want to change that trend. We’re looking to build long-term trust, and in order to do that, we have to do what we say we are going to do.”
that capacity, he has worked in sales, tech support, web development and information technology. Corey holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s degree in business administration from Lindenwood University. He serves as lead site developer, specializing in search engine optimization (SEO) and on-line marketing. All initial consultations are free and every session begins with communication, Corey said. “We begin each and every website with an in-depth consultation to determine the purpose, goals, target market and scope of the client’s project. Listening and giving objective honest consultation is the first priority during this phase of the project. It is during this time that we work to establish trust with our client’s so that they are comfortable throughout the project duration,” Corey said. “Whether you do business with us or not, when you leave that first meeting, you will feel much more prepared to move forward with your online business marketing.”
The client is then asked to describe a design concept they are considering and perhaps provide examples of websites they like. “Once development begins on a client’s website we provide something unique in our industry, each project includes a ‘live demo,’” Corey said. “This means that our clients can see changes in real-time and to get a better overall feel for how their website looks and interacts. With feedback based on a live version, our team is able to create websites that closely reflect the vision each client has for their online business presence.”
For more information on eClarity visit www.eClarity.us or call 314-558-7535.
Joshua said because mobile compatibility is so critical today, it is now built into every site eClarity develops. “There is a huge exponential growth of people using their smartphones and tablets to browse the web, but right now the large majority of websites are not optimized for mobile devices.” Streetscape Magazine’s new website at www.StreetScapeMag.com was built by eClarity and utilizes the company’s services for ongoing consultation. Other high profile clients include Reliance Bank, Dutchman Realty & Homes, Damar Travel, Axis Integrated Solutions and Champion Tools.
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Joshua, lead developer and programmer for eClarity, is co-owner with his brother Corey and father Dale Johnson. He is responsible for assuring all the technical, functionality and web standards are adhered to and that all web sites are scalable so that when businesses grow, their web sites grow with them. Joshua began his career working with his father in one of his businesses Frictiondrill, Inc. and was instrumental in its development into Champion Tool distribution. In
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Jeff Strickland
More than just a good neighbor Celebrating 25 years supporting the neighborhood community
Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photo by Michael Schlueter “Like a good neighbor,” Jeff Strickland has been there for over a quarter century serving clients, as well as those in need, in St. Charles County. Strickland just celebrated his 25th anniversary with State Farm. But insurance isn’t all he offers his community. Strickland does offer over 100 different products and services including auto, home, renters, life, health, business, farm and flood insurance; checking, savings, CDs and loans; and mutual funds and annuities and a full range of financial services from his St. Charles office. But selling insurance and providing banking advice is far from all this father of four does in St. Charles County. Strickland has served
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on the Board of Directors of Community Living since 1998, and even chaired it for several of those years. He’s led his sons and their friends through Cub Scouts for over 15 years, and participated in The Patt Holt Singers almost since its inception 40 years ago. “Community Living is my favorite organization, which I help as much as I can,” Strickland said. “The services they offer to the developmentally handicapped covers their entire lives basically. They start with kids, and go through life to their death— from day one all the way through with residential, respite, recovery and employment services.”
Community Living provides people with disabilities the opportunity to learn, live, work, and play in their community. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for Employment Services, Residential Services, Respite Services, and Support Services for Adults, Community Living has the mission of enriching the lives of people with disabilities in St. Charles County. Strickland said he got involved with the organization after a good friend and fellow performer in the Patt Holt Singers invited him to join. The friend’s brother was disabled. Strickland also met his wife, Laurie, through the Patt Holt Singers, the world-
renown show group with credits ranging from Africa to The White House and from Greenland to Bahrain. The group recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Jeff Strickland has been involved with them for 33 of those years. “I’m retired from singing, although my wife and daughter are still in it. My oldest son was in it too,” Jeff said. Jeff graduated from St. Charles West High School and later obtained his business administration degree from the University of Missouri at St. Louis and Columbia College. He started working for State Farm in 1988 under his father-in-law, Ed Kirchoff, an agent for the company for over 40 years.
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“Meeting with clients, discussing their lives and what can make their lives easier while saving them the most money” is the part of the job that keeps Jeff going, he said. Still, he’s quick to acknowledge that “without my employees, I wouldn’t have made it 25 years. You can’t survive in this business without caring employees who know how to handle things.” Interestingly enough, one of the most prized employees during his tenure was his mom. Lou Andrew worked for her son for two decades as his office manager before retiring. Jeff and Laurie Strickland have three sons and a daughter ranging in age from 22 to 12. A Cub Scout leader for 15 years until the last of his three sons crossed over into Boy Scouts, Jeff now has his sights set on becoming a Boy Scout leader. Go figure. After all, he’s the best of neighbors. Jeff’s office is located at 1018 1st Capitol Dr. in St. Charles.
For more information on Jeff and his agency, call 636-947-6226 or 800-738-6261 or visit www.jeffstrickland.com. For more information on Community Living, visit www.cliservices.org.
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StreetScape Book Review
Review by Vicki Erwin
almost the antithetical life to Kate’s. When Vi predicts an earthquake for St
Louis on a particular date, it becomes a major media event and all cameras are focused on her and the area. Does
it happen? You will enjoy reading the book to find out.
Sittenfeld is also the author of PREP and AMERICAN WIFE.
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parenthood and St Louis. Sittenfeld currently lives in the St Louis area and she has practically made it a
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End of Summer Ecstasy One Artisanal Cheese and One Wonderful Wine. Story by Barrie Lynn | The Cheese Impresario www.TheCheeseImpresario.com
Summer evenings are more beautiful when accompanied by artisanal cheese paired with fine wine. You sit back and take a bite of the cheese, savor it, relax with it. Then, as your tongue is coated with a delicious cheese, take a sip of a stellar wine and you might just be in ecstasy…at least that’s what happens to me when the cheese is just right and the wine is just right. I wanted to share a pairing idea for your end of summer alfresco dining or for just hanging around with friends and family. I selected a white wine and a special cheese that pairs beautifully with the luscious liquid. This is an easy to execute cheese and wine experience with a high payoff. Castello di Amorosa makes some stunning white wines. I tasted through their two expressions of Gewürztraminer. One is the “Dry” version of this white wine and the other is the “Dolcino” or slightly sweet version. I found both wines extraordinary but chose the “Dry” 2012 Gewürztraminer for this particular pairing, as it was so delicious. I decided on a cow’s milk cheese that brought its own magic to the wine. There is also a connection between the winery and the creamery. Each of these creative entrepreneurs has taken it “out there” to develop their business. For instance, Bruce Workman, who is a Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker, imported an entire cheese plant along with
a huge copper kettle from Switzerland so his cheese would be the most authentic Emmentaler in our country. Dario Sattui’s passions are fine wine and castles. Hence, the name of his winery, Castello di Amorosa. Dario purchased castles and castle accoutrements all over Europe; and brought them to Napa Valley where he built his own version of an Italian castle. Amazing eh! So, for the cheese. Made in the pristine terrior of Wisconsin, Bruce Workman is a dedicated artisan who respects the value of tradition and makes his award-winning Emmentaler with cow’s milk from local family farms.
authentic Copper-Kettle Raw Milk Emmentaler in wheels weighing 180 pounds each. The milk comes from cow’s that are rotationally grazed on the abundant pastures. The grassy, fruity and rich nutty flavors of the cheese bring out the fruit flavors (think pears) along with a bit of baking spices and other nuances of the 2012 Castello di Amorosa Gewürztraminer. The Emmentaler has such depth of flavor from Bruce’s talent and the high quality raw cow’s milk. This special cheese is aged for at least twelve months adding to the complexity of the cheese. This magnificent grassbased Emmentaler took 1st place in its class at the American Cheese Society’s 2008 competition. There you have it, one artisanal cheese paired with a wonderful white wine. I encourage you to seek out the cheese and the wine for this pairing, you will be a hero to your friends and family…and maybe…you’ll be in ecstasy!
“My Emmentaler is made with raw milk and that’s another important factor in its ultimate flavor and quality. After all, any great cheese has to start with great milk,” says Workman. Bruce is the only cheesemaker in our country to craft
Don’t forget to enjoy your artisanal cheese at room temperature and take your chilled wine out of the refrigerator about 1/2 hour before you serve it.
ENJOY! Edelweiss Creamery http://www.edelweisscreamery.com/ Castello di Amorosa http://www.castellodiamorosa.com/ Fall 2013 59
LET’S FACE IT Fall for Fashion
Story by Tamara Tungate
As the models go strutting down the runway they debut trends that major fashion houses have created for the fall season. The average Joe might not quite understand the art of couture but the trickle-down of these trendsetting shows pops up all over the ready-to-wear racks. To update your image for the upcoming fall season here are some ideas inspired by the runway that can keep your look modern.
The Cat Eye/Smoky Eye Liquid liner, pencil, crème liner, eye shadow…all of these products can create the drama of the cat eye or a smoky eye which is a hot look this fall. Instead of black, play with this season’s hot colors such as plum, navy, brown or teal. Keep the skin natural with a warm plum cheek and skin tone lip.
The Diva Lip Dark and vibrant colored lips are in. Step it up a little with a deep red or wine color and blend the edges with a brush instead of using a pencil. Avoid the gloss and go lustre or even matte. Do a soft grey or brown eye and warm neutral cheeks with this bolder look.
Fall Tones As spring and summer colors drift into the autumn tones so do the color trends on the fall runway. Emeralds, vibrant blues, plums, moss greens, soft greys, fuchsias, rich browns and autumn oranges keep your wardrobe current and modern. Splash a color with your favorite jeans, splurge on a colored jegging, or indulge in a jacket. Grab a few accessories in these colors to modernize your current closet.
Knee High Boots The trend this season is stretching up the leg from the ankle booties to the knee high with a sleeker line and a chunkier heel. Black is a must and goes with any outfit but don’t pass any sale on a brown, grey or even cobalt blue boot. Try pairing it with a fuller short skirt, leggings, dresses or slim fit pant with an oversized sweater.
The Structured Bag A handbag is a fun way to stay modern. Gone are the strong vibrant colors and in are the darker hues and structured shapes. Textured patterns, shocks of fur and feathers are really making a splash this fall. Look for the “doctor silhouette” or “bowling bag” style for your updated fall purse. You don’t have to spend a lot to plug into this season. Choose a few trendy items and mix and match with your favorite pieces. Blend your instincts with the hottest trends and you’ve created your own personal style for the fall season.
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Fit in Fitness
Build confidence in your workout
Story by Brian Byrd
Greetings fellow fitness enthusiasts! Here we are in the midst of Fashion Week adoring great fashion and the toned fit confident models we get to see all that fashion on. Being able to wear high fashion requires a high degree of self-confidence and I wanted to show you how to build that confidence as you move through your fitness program. There a few very important steps that one should take when setting up his/her program for fitness. It does not matter if you want to be the next fitness magazine cover model or if you just want to lose a few pounds, there are certain things you must do as you begin and progress through.
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Step 1: Set attainable goals.
Step 2: Make the time in your schedule
If you are not working with a fitness professional that should be doing this for you, then you need to sit down and carefully As a trainer I hear this all the time, “I don’t asses what your goal is and how you will go have enough time for this!� It is the most important thing you will do in your day in about reasonably obtaining it. the long run. So before you decide to make the changes you must find time in your If you want to lose 40 lbs., then you break schedule and rearrange things accordingly. that down into smaller increments like 1-3 The idea is to alter your normal routine to lbs. per week. Take a step back from the take on lifestyle improvements, like actubig end game and handle it week by week. ally going grocery shopping, making time to The smaller goals are more obtainable and also get you to focus on day to day details of exercise, and also have time for true rest. your program as you move through.
Step 3: Put your plan in motion for the duration It really depends on the type of person you are and your personality, but have a plan to make these changes permanent. Every client I know has been down the road of training for an event or a weight loss goal and once they’ve achieved it they completely stop. Once your body is used to the activity and the good eating, believe me, it will want to continue being treated well and will respond poorly once you drop off. That is why planning is very important for success along the way and continued success for the long term. Life happens and things come up but planning for a lifetime of healthy living and exercise leads to the best and most confident you! Isn’t that what being, feeling, and looking beautiful is all about? I think so. Put your plan for success, confidence and beauty in motion today!
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To wrap this all up with a bow on it, here is a good routine that can help spark your metabolism if you have hit a rut. Anyone at all levels can do this: • One mile of running or walking • 25 to 50 regular squats • 15 to 50 regular pushups • 25 to 50 crunches • 3/4 of a mile walk or run • repeat exercises • 1/2 mile walk or run • repeat exercises • 1/4 jog or walk cool down The idea is to get your heart rate high by doing cardiovascular vascular exercise and also strength train all in the same workout. Interval training in this manner ramps up your body’s need for fuel, thus causing it to pull from its energy stores. Live long and be healthy and most importantly MOVE SOMETHING!
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Welcome to the Legion: Black Legion Sports Clothing and Fitness Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photo Courtesy Gwen Maechling Try to use “can’t” with Jeremy Pickett. The CrossFit trainer and owner of Black Legion Athletic Gear might not like it. “You just haven’t yet,” he’ll say. “It’s not that you can’t.” Then he’ll follow it up with “Only stronger and weaker exist.”
and “Better Than Yesterday.”
What he won’t say is sorry. “Our shirts and brand aren’t for everybody,” he said. “That’s okay with us, and we don’t apologize for it. For those who get it, it inspires a feeling of camaraderie with images and messages that our Legion relates to.” They’re inspirational messages repeated often by Pickett and his wife, Crystal, and printed on their gear—messages like “Only Stronger & Weaker Exist,” “Act Like a Lady, Train Like a BEAST,” “It’s the Size of the Fight You Bring,” “Breathe Slow. Move Fast. Don’t Worry. You’ll Pass Out Before You Die,”
Founded February 11, 2012, Black Legion sells shirts, socks, hats, “yoga” pants, WOD (Workout Of the Day) shorts, gym bags, bracelets, headbands and banners.
“They’re messages our customers identify with and sport with pride as a reminder to forge on in a never ending quest to make themselves stronger,” Jeremy said.
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In addition to selling gear and sponsoring athletes, the company is in the business of unification within strength-based sports, which include CrossFit, Strongman and Olympic Lifting. “We are starting here, but we do not put a limit on the sports we will eventually infiltrate,” Crystal said. The couple has traveled to more than 20 events all over the Midwest in the last 18 months, setting up their Black Legion tent and selling their wares. Jeremy handles sales and promotion, while Crystal takes care of operations. It all started with Jeremy needing CrossFit workout clothes that fit. The 5-foot-8, 270-pound trainer said, “I was a Rottweiler in a bunny rabbit’s world.”
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Black Legion gear is made from 4.5 oz. blended cotton. “Everybody can wear it casually and it will also perform. It feels soft and feels good and looks bad ass,” Jeremy said. The workout shorts are sized to the wearer’s waist and move with the thighs. The women’s workout tanks are shelf-bra free, have chafe-resistant seams and are made extra long to keep the wearer from needing to tug at her clothes during intense
10/15 Photography described above, take your place amongst us. Welcome to the Legion.”
state in the nation, as well as Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Australia.
More than a few have signed on to the philosophy, including Black Legion’s Jeremy said Black Legion is “a call to arms sponsored athlete, Ingrid Hurley, who trains of those sick and tired of the status quo—the at CrossFit St. Charles, which is a “Black unconventional, ever-evolving, driven spirit Legion Affiliate” gym and where Jeremy coaches. Hurley competed in the CrossFit who refuse to allow the thought of Games in California in July. limitations to enter their mind.” Athletes who use Black Legion gear are “a collective people who view weakness as a choice, and A St. Charles resident and Black Legion athlete, Hurley is one of the top 40 women who will have no part of it,” he said. in her age group competing to be the “Fittest Women in the World.” Karen Wilson, also “A community of nonconformists who from St. Charles, and sponsored by Black believe strength is gained through physiLegion, is also in the same category cal preparedness by constantly challenging competing for the same title. themselves and pushing past boundaries
Jeremy explains the name this way: “Black is the color associated with an ominous presence, with eminent doom, seriously bad or unfortunate, causing or associated with severely bad conditions or misfortune.
movements. Luon light fabric gives the clothing its comfortable soft stretch, but also allows the fabric to wick the moisture away from the body.
10/15 Photography others would view as undoable.” The Pickett’s website goes on to describe Legion wearers as “Those who accept and understand that pain and suffering are part of the effort in the task and go forward willingly, while the majority would refuse or fold. A unification of those who act singularly while believing collectively in a common goal, to never cease in the quest to make oneself better. If you are one of those
In most cases, though, Jeremy said he isn’t training people to hold world titles. “I’m not teaching people to be the world’s strongest person. I’m implementing Strongman equipment and techniques to make them stronger for every day life.”
Legion means a multitude, a large number of people or things. Welcome to the Legion.”
For more information, visit www.blacklegiongear.com.
Crystal & Jeremy Pickett
The company, based in St. Charles and dubbed “Aggressive Apparel for Aggressive Athletes,” has made sales in every
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Detoxification and Prevention of Chronic Disease By Dr. Christy Jenkins, BCND & QRA Practitioner Heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) chronic diseases like these are among the most costly and preventable of all the health issues facing the United States today. Here are some other startling statistics from the CDC:
• 70% of American deaths each year are a result of chronic diseases. •The most common cause of disability is related to arthritis. This has caused nearly 19 million Americans to have limited daily activity.
•The leading catalyst of blindness, lower-extremity amputation, and kidney failure among adults ages 20-74 is diabetes. So if these chronic illnesses have been labeled as preventable, why aren’t they being prevented? This is due to misinformation and treatment of surface symptoms. In the previous article I discussed how the bombardment of toxins affects the immune system. A significant amount of research has gone into the implications of long-term toxin exposure and the risk of cancers and disease. The CDC and the Environmental Protection Agency state that more than 2.5 billion pounds of toxic chemicals are released into the environment annually in the U.S. Toxic substances present an unreasonable risk of injury and harm to the body and to the health of an exposed organism. When the body is overloaded with toxins you may feel fatigue, have chronic headaches, panic attacks, fertility problems, joint pain, memory loss, muscle pain and weakness. Other common conditions related to a toxic burden include Parkinson’s, fibromyalgia, and psoriasis.
In order to reduce the exposure of toxins in the body metabolic detoxification is necessary. To detoxify the body properly, macronutrients like quality protein and carbohydrates, along with specific micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) can provide targeted nutritional support. A program like this under the care of a naturopathic doctor can decrease your risk of developing chronic disease, minimize and eliminate current symptoms, and cleanse your body of harmful toxins through intervention therapies. The Doctor’s Orders: Daily Diet and Hydration Recommendation: 10%-20% - Fish and hormone-free chicken 70%-80% - Vegetables 20% - Fruit
80-100 ounces of water daily
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1. Almonds, millet, buckwheat, and brown rice- Reduce risks of heart disease. 2. Beans- Aid in kidney health. 3. Prunes- Promote productive bowels. 4. Garlic, onion, ginger, and leeks- Assist with digestion. 5. 2 tsp. of flaxseed- Carries estrogen and antioxidant qualities. 6. 2 servings of protein powder twice daily- Stimulates brain health and is a good source of amino acids. 7. Artichokes- Encourage the flow of bile from the liver and are packed with dietary fiber.
Incorporate our UltraClear Renew Medical Food to your diet to reduce your toxic burden and increase your overall health. Go to www.nathealthsol.com to order UltraClear Renew and complete a Detoxification Questionnaire to determine your level of exposure and risk. Call us at 636-724-5605 to make an appointment to review your results.
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Living at Garden View Care Center is FUN!
Do you have a loved one showing the signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia? 15 years ago, with the development of activity based care, Garden View Care Center of O’Fallon created the first Memory Care Program in Saint Charles County. What was new then, has proven true. Activity is the key to caring for those with memory loss. Activity helps people with memory loss to stay sharp, to stay healthy, and to thrive. Activity slows the progression of memory loss and helps families stay connected. Garden View Care Center’s Activity Based Care Program involves families and keeps residents active 10 hours a day 7 days a week. Activity makes life Fun, enjoyable and rewarding at Garden View Care Center of O’Fallon. Garden View Care Centers’ offer complete care solutions. From private assisted living suites, to full time skilled nursing that specializes in caring for those dealing with memory loss. If you choose a facility that only offers assisted living, you and your loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s will ultimately experience the stress of moving again as the disease progresses. If you choose a Garden View Care Center, assisted living and skilled nursing are always available on site from nurses and professionals that you know and trust. You’ll never have to move again to get the care you need. Take a tour today, and learn why the Garden View Care Center lifestyle is the choice for the best care right now and in the future. See for yourself why living at a Garden View Care Center is Fun!
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People You Should Know
The Bishops Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photo Courtesy Bishop Family
“When God gives you a job to do, he doesn’t give you a retirement plan.” This from a local woman who, at 77, is still working at the job she says God put her on the Earth to do. Aside from her marriage that’s endured for more than half a century, there is nothing Tommye Bishop takes quite as seriously as the Bible’s instruction in Proverbs to “Train up a child in the way he should go...” Outsiders looking in might at first find the fact that Bill Bishop just celebrated his 100th birthday, after having been retired for 35 years, to be the really interesting part of this story. Or they might find it intriguing 68 StreetScape Magazine
Taken at Bill Bishop’s 100th birthday party in July at Kids Kingdom Christian Center in St. Peters.
that Tommye Bishop started the first day care at First Baptist Church of O’Fallon in 1973 that, along with the kindergarten started by Joan Hamlin in 1964, has evolved into First Baptist Christian Academy (FBCA), a Christian school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in O’Fallon, MO. Albeit humble (this reporter had to do some pretty serious nagging to tell their story), Bill and Tommye Bishop have contributed a great deal to the children entrusted to them and the St. Charles County Community at large. Both Bill and Tommye came from large families. Bill was one of six children. Tommye was the first girl, following four brothers and preceding three sisters. Bill grew up in Montgomery County, MO. He graduated high school in Bellflower, MO, whose population even today is barely 400. Tommye said everyone in his family has lived well into old age. One sister lived to be 97, another 83. Pneumonia claimed the life of a third sister at 6 years old. Bill’s mother died at 78. His father died at 94, but the elder Bishop’s brothers died at 102, 104 and 100, respectively.
“I really believe it is the water in Montgomery County,” Tommye said without jest. “The mother of Bill’s best friend lived to be 109 years old. Bill took the ‘Montgomery Standard’ newspaper for years and the obituaries were always full of people who had lived past 100 years.” Bill’s longevity could also be attributed to hard work and clean living, however. The long-time usher at First Baptist Church of O’Fallon always worked on his father’s farm and cared for an aunt after his uncle’s death. He cared for his brother for years after shrapnel entered his brain from a bomb explosion in Korea. “Bill left his job every Friday and went to pick up his brother,” Tommye said. “He took him from Jefferson County to Montgomery County, then back to Jefferson County on Monday.” The brother eventually died from the injuries he received in the Korean War. Shortly after high school, Bill took a job as a general laborer in the Ivory soap department at Procter & Gamble in St. Louis. He would go on to work for the company for 44 years. Bill was 29 when he joined the United State Army Air Forces, the military aviation service of the United States during and
immediately after WWII, and the direct predecessor of the United States Air Force. Both of his brothers had been pilots. His cousin taught him to fly as well, Tommye said, but he was too old to fly by the time he enlisted. Tommye said she never worried too much about the 23-year difference in their ages. “At first it bothered me, but then he already looked younger than me,” she said. “He had never been married and all of his family lived to be really old.” And the trend would continue with Bill. “I’ve never known him to have so much as a headache,” she said. “I’ve never known him to have the flu. He never had a cold or sore throat. He did have back surgery, but that was from an injury. I don’t know that he ever missed a day’s work. It’s just been in the last three years that he is getting weaker. He’s always been happy-go-lucky.” Tommye grew up in a “cotton patch in Arkansas,” she said. “I picked cotton all my young life,” she said. “I started with a pillow case. In those days children helped gather the crops. That’s all there was to it. We were in the fields from sun up to sun down.”A neighbor took Tommye to church until she was 11 when her own father and sisters started attending. Tommye received her degree in philosophy and religious education from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas. She had planned to go on to grad school, but after taking a summer job at Procter & Gamble, things changed. The first date was dinner. The second was a flight to meet his
parents. The two were married April 21, 1962. Tommye stayed home with her two daughters, Rebecca Bishop and Janie Bishop Willman, until they were both in school. Then she began teaching kindergarten at First Baptist Church of O’Fallon. It was the early part of the seventies and Tommye and the church saw a need for childcare for working families. Tommye turned what had once been a nursery for parents during Sunday school and church services into a full-fledged daycare in 1973, where she remained for the next 25 years. “It’s been a job I have loved,” she said. “It’s what God put me on this Earth to do. I couldn’t think of anything I could’ve ever done that would give me greater joy.” But it didn’t stop with First Baptist. After leaving that role, Tommye started the daycare at Calvary Baptist O’Fallon and then “Amerikids” at Family Fellowship Church in O’Fallon. For the past seven years, she has owned and operated Kids Kingdom Christian Center in St. Peters. Tommye said she didn’t choose her work, God did. “It’s what I have to do,” she said. “It’s the greatest work in the world, to be a part of children’s lives, helping them build strength of character and the ability to face what they will face in life, to keep them safe. I just can’t help myself. I wish everyone had a job they loved as much as I love my work.” For Tommye it’s more than babysitting. She said she has kids from all faiths and denominations. She said many of her young charges
From left to right: Tommye Bishop, Rebecca Bishop (in back), Bill Bishop, and Janie Bishop Willman.
are being raised by grandparents or single moms or dads. “There are a lot of children who have suffering and real hurt in their lives these days. This is an opportunity to have someone listen to them and give them guidance and comfort. I tell the teachers only eternity will tell about the importance and influence they have had in a child’s life.” She said she has no intention of retiring any time soon. After all, her own grandson, Jeremiah Bishop, has been grown a long time. “I will continue as long as God gives me life and hope and breath.” And despite the tenacity of her marriage and her decades of devotion to children, she said she really doesn’t think she has any particular expertise to bestow on the marrying or child rearing public. “I have no words of wisdom. Just live every day and seek God’s will and God’s plan in your life. Don’t expect perfection from your spouse, and keep your family in church.”
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Mother-Daughter owners, Verlia Caldwell “Ms. Vee” and Naomi Fitzpatrick
Lingerie for Every Body Mother-Daughter open new boutique on North Main Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photos by Michael Schlueter Shop owners Naomi Fitzpatrick and Verlia Caldwell think all body shapes are beautiful. The two offer a specialty bra and intimate store in the heart of historic downtown St. Charles, MO for just that reason. Marie Angelique carries selected brands from AA- N cups and band sizes from 28” to 44”, bridal lingerie, lounge wear and a full line of mastectomy products and gifts. All bra fittings are personalized and free. “I’m a hard to fit individual,” Fitzpatrick said. “I’ve had a difficult time finding bras and I know you can’t always go into a store and find something that’s going to fit. Some women have larger breasts and they can’t go into a Target or Wal-Mart and get an F or a G cup.” Approximately 85 percent of women are wearing the wrong size bra, Fitzpatrick 70 StreetScape Magazine
said. “Wearing the wrong sized bra can not only affect the way you feel, but it may also permanently affect your body appearance,” she said. Whether her customers are tall or short, petite or curvy, young or older, Marie Angelique has a wide range of bra band sizes and cup sizes from to choose from as well as a wide assortment of styles and designers to fit any budget. Fitzpatrick’s maternal grandmother, Marie Smothers, whom the store is named for, died of breast cancer. The Angelique portion of the name honors her paternal grandmother Angeline Ealy. Her own mother, co-owner Verlia Caldwell, is a breast cancer survivor. Fitzpatrick realizes that clients who have undergone a mastectomy require a specialized fitting. “We strive to provide the best service as we help women through the difficult transition of the post-surgical experi-
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ence. Our mastectomy fit specialist has been professionally trained to fit and service this clientele.” Appointments are needed for special mastectomy fittings. Marie Angelique offers bridal shower, honeymoon preparation and girl’s night out parties as well as gift registries. Lingerie specialists can provide gentlemen shoppers with one-on-one attention to assist them in finding the perfect fit or gift for any special occasion. The shop offers the following brands in bras and intimates: Carnival, Elila, Elle MacPherson Intimates, Honeydew Intimates, La Perla, Marie Jo, Millesia Lingerie, Naked Princess, PrimaDonna, Sassybax, Nightwear and Ophelia King. Phillipe Matignon hosiery is offered at Marie Angelique, and accessories and gifts from Commando, Forever New and K. Hall designs are also featured.
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