StreetScape Magazine Summer 2011

SUMMER 2011

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SUMMER 2011 FEATURES 16 RYAN COYNE The Irish Outlaw

32 EMCEES St. Louis' most Newsworthy Emcees

34 GRETCHEN JONES Winner of Project Runway Season 8

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SUMMER SOUL Go native with this summer styles

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COMMENTARY

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MISSOURI MILE

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34 COVER Melanie Moon, Curt Copeland, Vickie Newton. Photography/ Direction: Lance Tilford, Wardrobe/Styling: Maria Copello, Hair/Makeup: Tamara Tungate, Assistant: Madison Burke.

On Melanie: dress by David Meister. On Curt: grey suite and white shirt

by Georgio Armani, silk scraf by Johnstons. On Vickie: dress by Elie Tahari.

All from Saks Fifth Avenue.

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FEATURED ARTIST

25 SHOWCASE 26

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THE SALON GUY

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STATE YOUR BUSINESS

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PUBLISHER'S NOTE SIZZLIN' SUMMER Catch the Buzz. We are busy at StreetScape! We're ramping up for the Greater Saint Charles Fashion Week, August 24 - 27. And, we're taking nominations for "Beyond the Best" Top 50 in Business Awards, October 20. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and visit www.streetscapemagazine.com.

NEWS FROM PUBLISHER TOM HANNEGAN: As a small business owner I understand that passion is paramount to succeed. My passion was to publish a positive, community-based magazine. Now, celebrating five years in the publishing industry, my magazine is a reflection of my personal and professional investment in the community. My intentions are literally and figuratively in” black and white “and that is to put St. Charles City in the best possible spotlight. I will take that same passion that I have been providing via StreetScape Magazine to represent St. Charles District 18 Constituents in Jefferson City in the 2012 election.

My goal is to keep our city safe, healthy, green, prosperous and attractive - a place where we preserve our proud history, but have the foresight to embrace technology, education, diversity and the arts to create an even brighter future -- All, within fiscal responsibility.

BEHIND THE SCENES PUBLISHER & FOUNDER TOM HANNEGAN Tom, Co-Owner of Hannegan Real Estate & Construction, LLC holds a master’s degree from Lindenwood University.

Hannegan shares his passion for real estate, community volunteering, and his appreciation of St. Charles in StreetScape Magazine.

EDITOR IN CHIEF CILLAH HALL Cillah Hall is the owner of Xanadu Public Relations. Prior to founding Xanadu, Cillah was a morning news producer at KSDK-Channel 5. You can contact her at 636-2599059 or via e-mail, chall@xanadupr.com.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS ROBIN SEATON JEFFERSON Robin has been a writer/journalist for more than 18 years working in print and electronic media. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from UM–St. Louis, with minors in writing and criminal justice.

AMY ARMOUR Amy writes articles that cover a wide range of topics.

Contact her at 314-303-0248 amyarmour@sbcglobal.net.

ANN HAZELWOOD Ann Hazelwood is an accomplished quilt author, historian, and appraiser with 9 books to her credit. Her speciality is Missouri travel. www.booksonthings.com

MARY ELLEN RENAUD Mary Ellen is a contributing writer and Director of Public Relations. Contact her at 314-660-1975 renaud7207@ centurytel.net.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS MICHAEL SCHLUETER

NEWS FROM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, OWNER XANADU PUBLIC RELATIONS, CILLAH HALL: As of April 2011, Xanadu Public Relations is the official PR firm for The Pujols Family Foundation, a non - profit founded by baseball great, Albert Pujols. The Foundation works to make a difference in the lives of people adults and children with Down syndrome, disabilities and/or life threatening illnesses. Its mission is also to help children and families living in impoverished conditions in the Dominican Republic.

As always we invite you to come as our reader and stay as our friend.

Michael is a freelance photographer based in St. Peters.

For over twenty-five years he has produced images for advertising agencies, corporations, and magazines. In addition to his commercial work, Michael also teaches and leads photography workshops as well as creates fine art photographs.

View his work and learn more at www.schlueterphoto. com. 636.926.8181

LANCE TILFORD Lance Tilford is owner of Limelight Studio in St. Charles which specializes in working with models, actors, broadcasters and on-camera creatives.

ADVERTISING JUDY PETERS As Director of Sales, Judy Peters uses her many years of PR and marketing experience to consult with businesses and organizations on the many ways StreetScape Magazine may serve their marketing needs. Contact her at 636-448-2074 or judy@streetscapemag.com.

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MARIA COPELLO Maria is a Fashion and Graphic Designer, and specializes in print design and styling.

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WANT TO COOL OFF THIS SUMMER? Take a Drink in St. Charles Story and photos by Kelly Twaits

All signs point to beer and wine when considering what is trending in beverages this year. More locations are offering extensive menus of beer and wine that compliment what their food menu has to offer. Even more unique to this trend is the popularity of local breweries and wineries. St. Charles offers many locations that are offering the knowledge and selection to guide you to the perfect beer or wine.

BEER Llewelyn’s PuB A Celtic-themed restaurant located on Main Street in downtown St. Charles, Llewelyn’s offers good food, atmosphere and a larger selection of beer on tap. The St. Charles location is the newest of the six locations in the area. Overlooking the scenic Missouri River, Llewelyn’s patio offers outdoor seating with a view. The pub atmosphere is made complete with the live music offered every Friday and Saturday night featuring some of the best local bands in the area. The authentic Welsh menu offers everything from Shepherd’s Pie to Fish and Chips. Pair this with one of the pub’s thirty plus beers on a tap for a true experience. The pours range from domestics you’ve heard of to Smithwicks, Irish ale.

Located at 100 North Main Street

Trailhead Brewing Company Located in historic St. Charles, near the original launching site of the Lewis and Clark expedition, Trailhead brewery offers an exceptional take on a restaurant/microbrewery combination. Beers offered are brewed on site and range from blonde ales like the “Trailblazer” to hearty stouts such as the “Old Courthouse Stout”. The rest of the selection offers seasonal brews made to appeal to many. If you are truly a beer connoisseur or just someone looking to learn more about the brewing process, the brewery offers tours 7 days per week.

Located at 921 South Riverside Drive

Old Mill Stream Inn Offering over 100 beers in its beer cooler and a fantastic beer garden, the Old Mill Stream Inn is an exceptional place to grab a beer and dinner in St. Charles. Located in downtown St. Charles and open for over 25 years now, the Inn offers a great deal of history to the area. The location was temporarily closed in 2006 due to a large fire but opened again in 2008. Many who look for a good beer focus on what a place has to offer on tap.

Although, the true connoisseur knows that bottled beer can be just as good. The beers offered here are all bottled and come from around the world. You can find everything from Blue Moon to the Morimoto Soba Ale. Located at 912 South Main Street

WINE The Vine Wine Bar and Bistro Claiming to offer the most extensive wine list in St. Charles, The Vine On Main is the place to be for those looking to learn more about what wine has to offer or for those with an experienced palate. The location is enthusiastic about their selection offering a members only wine club that allows its members to try the highest quality wines selected from superior wineries and brought to you each month. The Vine offers a formal dinner menu perfect for special occasions.

Located at 325 South Main Street

Cedar Lake Winery Placed on 95 acres, the Cedar Lake Winery is a true destination spot here in Missouri.

The winery prides itself on being “far enough to get away yet close enough to create a special day.” The selection includes Missouri wines that are handcrafted locally. Their winemaker chooses only the best vineyards in California and brings to you a selection of unique California wines. Wines are selected from well-known wine regions such as New Zealand, Italy and Napa making for a very well-rounded menu. An alternative to the wines would be the nice selection of microbrewed beers also offered. A unique feature to the location is their “wine dinner.” Make a reservation and their culinary staff will present to you perfect pairings of wine and food Not too far from St. Charles.

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OLIVE OIL!

A WORDLY FLAVOR ON MAIN STRET Story by Robin Seaton-Jefferson Photos by Michael Schlueter

It’s an oil and vinegar emporium. Di Olivas, meaning “of olives,” is a veritable paradise for those who prefer the finest in olive oils, balsamic vinegars and gourmet handmade pastas. But it doesn’t stop there. With the opening in March of his second location on Historic Main Street in St. Charles, Robert Palleja offers sea salts, tapenades and spreads, and hair and skin care products as well.

Palleja and his wife founded Di Olivas at West County two years ago to bring St. Louisans the freshest and best extra virgin olive oils (EVOOS) from around the world.

Now they’ve crossed the river with over 20 varieties of EVOOS from seven countries spanning five continents, and more than two dozen types of balsamic vinegars.

The Pallejas have a shared passion for good food. “We have had the opportunity to visit and live in many parts of the world, from Asian Pacific Islands to the Mediterranean to the Middle East,” Palleja said (he lived in Sicily, Italy for two years while in the US Navy), “and we have taken a little bit of the cuisine from each of these places into our home and kitchen. We just love food and we use olive oil for everything.”

The idea for an olive oil and vinegar specialty store came from a shop the couple visited in Chicago, IL. “Using olive oil was part of our dating life. We would blow through a bottle in three weeks.”

Palleja contends he uses olive oil for just about everything for a reason. “It is so rich in antioxidants. It has long been used medicinally for everything from cradle cap to psoriasis. There’s a reason for that— because it works.”

The powerful antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals and a host of natural compounds are responsible for the healthful soul of EVOO, Palleja said. “The FDA has affirmed that there is a reduction in the

risk of coronary disease associated with the consumption of EVOO vs Saturated fats.”

Antioxidants are associated with several healthful effects in humans: atherosclerosis, antimicrobial activity, heart disease, cancer, skin damage and photo protection.

Di Olivas only offers the best and freshest olive oils from around the world, specifically, 100 percent extra virgin olive oil, Palleja said. “In order to be classified as EVOO, the oil must meet several stringent criteria.”

It is only extra virgin if it comes from the "first pressing" of the fresh olives, Palleja said. In addition, it can contain no more than .8 percent acidity (the lower the acidity, the better the oil). “Di Olivas oils are generally .25 percent or less,” he said.

Palleja said no heat, steam or water can be used to extract the oil from the olives (cold press only), and the extracted oil must have been evaluated by a panel of experts and judged to have a superior taste, flavor and aroma.

Di Olivas oils are always fresh because they are obtained from both hemispheres. “We want people to know we have the freshest and best selection,” Palleja said. “Olive oil does not have to come from Spain, Greece and Italy. You can also get it from Chile, Australia, Argentina and California. We are getting oil twice a year. It’s the freshest available because we’re getting it from both hemispheres.”

Conventional wisdom says olive oil is good for two years from the time it’s pressed,

Palleja said. “We’re keeping oil for not more than one season.” He said the Southern Hemisphere produces olive oil in May and June. It’s on his shelves in September.

The Northern Hemisphere produces it in November and December. It’s on his shelves

by February.

Since olive oil is a perishable, its polyphenol readings are constantly changing, and they’re changing with time. The first cold press of the fresh olives is the extra virgin. Then heat, steam or water is used to remove more oil from the olives. This is the light olive oil.

“Americans often get tripped up,” Palleja said. “They see the light label and they have this idea that everything light is good because it’s lower in cholesterol or calories and somehow healthier for you. But light olive oil is the worst thing you can use.”

Lastly the pure olive oil is obtained when a petroleum product called hexane is used to float out the last little bit of oil left in the fruit. “A mechanical separator pulls hexane off and the pure olive oil is the last bit that’s left. They add a little bit of extra or virgin olive oil to give it a little color or taste. There is nothing nutritionally redeemable about it.”

Di Olivas features some two dozen balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy. Palleja said balsamic vinegar can be described as a thick, sweet vinegar made from the Trebbiano or Lambrusco grape. Native to the northern regions of Italy, balsamic vinegar is produced and then aged in ventilated wooden barrels. “All of our vinegars are aged for a minimum of 12 years for optimal flavor and STREETSCAPE MAGAZINE

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enrichment,” he said. “The exquisite flavors of our vinegars vary in flavor and can be used to accent your favorite salad, vegetables, sauces or marinades.”

Enjoy views of historic

Di Olivas offers two dozen different flavors of a world class pasta made by the founding fathers of the gourmet pasta market—Rossi Pasta. From artichoke to zucchini to pumpkin spice, tomato basil garlic and Chocolato Cabernet, there are a wide variety of taste combinations.

St. Charles and the Missouri river from our patio!

Di Olivas has a bottle return policy for each store and it’s a green one. “We do better than recycle. We re-use,” Palleja said. “At West County, when you return your bottles to Di Olivas, we give you a fresh bottle and take the returns back to clean and sanitize to re-use at a later time. In exchange for your return, we give you five percent off the purchase of the next bottle.”

Welsh cuisine World class spirits Over 32 beers on tap Happy hour specials Sunday-Friday Banquet area Game room HD TVs & free Wi-Fi

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In St. Charles, when a customer returns a clean, dry bottle to refill, he or she will get $1 off their purchase of the next bottle.

Di Olivas is located at 118 West County Center in St. Louis County and 617 South Main in St. Charles.

For more information on Di Olivas, call 636-724-8282 or visit www.diolivas.com.

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FEATURED RECIPE “Saffron Linguini di Palleja” Pesto In food processor: • ½-cup raw pistachios, ¼-tsp. salt, 1/4 –cup Picual EVOO (pulse these ingredients until pistachios start to break up.

• Then add baby spinach to food processor until full (while pesto is still in there).

• Pulse while pouring in the olive oil to create a thin paste.

• Fold about 1 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese into pesto by hand.

• In skillet, season raw, peeled shrimp with Italian seasonings of choice.

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SAINT LOUIS ZOO AMERICA'S #1 ZOO

Story by Mary Lou Hannegan | Photos by Michael Schlueter

“The mission of the Saint Louis Zoo is to conserve animals and their habitats through animal management, research, recreation, and educational programs that encourage the support and enrich the experience of the public.”

The group enjoyed a private golf cart tour of the Saint Louis Zoo conducted by Andrew R. Bundesen, Manager of Foundation Gifts.

The highlight of the day was the feeding of the giraffes. This up close and personal encounter confirms that the giraffe is indeed the tallest extant land-living animal species. And the average giraffe’s tongue is about a 18” long and is purple and slimy with giraffe saliva. The purpose is so that the giraffes can reach and strip the leaves at the top of trees.

Jerry Scheidegger, StreetScape Magazine Publisher Tom Hannegan, Toekie Purler, Mary Lou Hannegan, Ruth Scheidegger and Andrew R. Bundesen, CFRE; Manager of Foundation Gifts enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Saint Louis Zoo, a winning auction item from the 2011 St. Charles County Boys & Girls Club Crystal Gala.

On the way to the Antelope Area, which houses the giraffes, Mr. Bundesen directed our attention to new construction and other points of interest on the Zoo grounds.

First stop was a visit to the site of the new Sea Lion Sound currently under construction. Various sized holes along the green mesh of guard rails allows the young and old to view the moving of dirt and construction of what soon will be the new home of the ever favorite Saint Louis Zoo sea lions.

On our golf cart tour the group passed old favorites like the Herpetarium House, Penguin & Puffin Coast, Fragile Forest, River’s Edge, Insectarium, Primate House, Big Cat Country, Antelope Area. We stopped at Bear Bluffs where a new facility for the bears, including a window to view polar bears swimming, will soon be made available.

The accompanying photo of a mural near the Bird Garden/Flight Cage (The new improved Flight Cage ties back to the 1904 World’s Fair era) depicts our above and below water animal partners as a reminder of the gentle balance of nature in air and underneath.

After a friendly wave to the riders on the Emerson Zooline Railroad, the group stopped to see one of the Zoo’s newest attractions, the Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel, which features 64 colorful hand-carved wooden animals representing protected and endangered species at the Saint Louis Zoo. As America’s #1 Zoo, the Saint Louis Zoo is one of the region’s best-loved and most visited family attractions. (It is one of 3 FREE major zoos across the country.) The Saint Louis Zoo is not only a world-class family recreational venue, but also a global headquarters for animal research and conservation.

For more information about the Saint Louis Zoo visit their website at www.stlzoo.org.

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BOATING

CLOSE TO HOME Story by Anne Koch Photo provided by Tracker Marine Group

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oating is a fun and exciting pastime for St. Louisans.

In order to become a boater, though, you need a boat and some water to put it in. There are many places in and around St. Louis to get boats and to boat. The deciding factors should be based on how you want to spend your time boating. Are you a fisherman in search of his next great catch?

Are you a Mom that wants to find a fun, safe place for the family? Are you a bachelor looking for the next party on the water? Here are some of your destination options, as well as some great boat suggestions from the Expert at Bass Pro Shop in St. Charles, Missouri, Dave Davis.

THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America, the fourth longest river on Earth, and the tenth most powerful river in the entire world. It is a summer home to many boaters in Missouri, for good reason.

The upper Mississippi River has about 119 species of fish, so if you are looking to go fishing, look no further. Anglers can hope to find bass, large catfish, bluegill, walleye, carp, gar, and bowfin, to name a few. In fact, just downstream of St. Louis on the Mississippi River, the world record blue catfish was caught by an Illinois fisherman.

Old Man River is often underrated as a place for sports fishing, but it really has a lot to offer fisherman of all caliber. According to Dave Davis, the Group Sales Manager at Bass Pro in St. Charles, MO, the Grizzly is a great boat for fishing on the river. They vary in size, and 14’ to 20’ Grizzlies are popular for fishing and hunting on the river.

There are no frills and the boats are extremely easy to wash out after a good day of fishing and catching those big smelly fish on the river.

But the Mississippi is not just for the fishermen in the area. Its sandbars, calm sloughs, and restaurants on the riverside make it a great place for families to spend their summers. Pull up to a sandbar and barbeque for the day or take the kids out for some tubing or skiing in a Tahoe runabout or deck boat. Don’t worry.

These boats are good for a little fishing, too, or anchoring to jump in for a little swim. The Sundeck Party Barges can be great for the whole weekend of fishing, sports, and pulling up to a sandbar for some fun.

THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS If the strong current or the muddy water deters you from the Mighty Mississippi, don’t worry, there are plenty of other places to go within driving distance of the St. Louis area.

Lake of the Ozarks, like the Mississippi, can often be crowded and is a great place to socialize for boaters. The Lake of the Ozarks is the largest man-made, lake in the Unites States without flood control.

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“If you are heading to The Ozarks for fishing, you will need a different boat, though,” warns Dave Davis. Because the boats are bigger and the waves can get huge, a fisherman would need a boat with a deeper “V” hull, which provides for outstanding steering and control. The Pro Guide V Tracker will deliver better handling in rough waters.

But let’s face it, The Lake of the Ozarks is notorious for its “Party Cove.” Again, because of the sheer volume of boats and water traffic, it would be important to have a boat that could handle the situation. Dave would suggest a Pro Guide with a deep V hull for the safety and these boats can have packages added to them to customize the boats for any partier’s needs, such as swim platforms and ladders.

TABLE ROCK LAKE / BULL SHOALS LAKE If you are looking for a get-away, from the bustle of work or stress of life and you would like to spend time with your boat, perhaps you would enjoy Table Rock Lake in the Ozarks or Bull Shoals Lake in Arkansas. If you would like to fish, ski, and boat without worrying about other boats, head to one of these lakes. The water is clear and smooth, so the only waves you have to worry about are the ones you make yourself.

Choosing a boat for fishing on Bull Shoals or Table Rock depends on what you want to spend. Dave Davis said “that every price range is covered for fishing boats for these lakes.” Anything from a Z9 Nitro to a 175 Proteam will do the trick for fishing on calmer lakes. Don’t forget that you can add any technology that would help you catch those fish and both lakes are perfect for the beginner to the pro. There are many varieties of fish in Bull Shoals Lake. From smallmouth and white bass to crappie and catfish, every angler can find its fancy. It is rated by the state Game and Fish Commission as the best general fishing lake in Arkansas. Table Rock Lake is one of the finest bass fishing lakes in the nation. Largemouth, smallmouth and Kentucky bass are abundant, as well as crappie, bluegill and catfish.

If you have more in mind, than just fishing, a Nitro is a perfect boat for Table Rock or Bull Shoals, too.

If fishing is just not your thing and you need to get away from civilization, these lakes are a great get-away for the family or friends.

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the lake. If you want to try out some skiing, wakeboarding, or tubing, a Tahoe or Nitro Sport with a bimini top will make the Lake a perfect destination for a weekend or summer of fun.

"THERE ARE MANY PLACES IN AND AROUND ST. LOUIS TO GET BOATS AND TO BOAT." WB_3rdsq_su11.pdf Boating is a fantastic pastime in and around St. Louis. To get started, “work with a salesman to decide what boat will best fit your needs,” says Dave Davis. Knowing what you want to do on the water and where you want to go is a perfect start. Boating safety courses are offered online and around the state. Boating safety is vital and, again, depends on where you are going… lake or river.

Boating also requires proper operation and maintenance. From safety equipment to engine parts and batteries, boating becomes a large responsibility that is truly rewarding. Wholesale Batteries in O’Fallon, Missouri reminds boaters that “People are used to replacing their marine batteries every one to two years. The Odyssey Battery has up to a 10 year service life and a 4 year free replacement warranty, compared to twelve to eighteen months that you'll likely see with other brands. Every time we talk to customers who already use Odyssey batteries, they swear they'll never put anything else in their boats.

The Odyssey Battery is what we recommend for anyone who desires the best equipment while getting the most for their money in the long run.’

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real treat in Missouri travel is to wake up at one of Missouri’s Bed and Breakfasts. No matter what your tastes may be, the nearly 300 choices are quite varied in location, price, décor and even the food. You don’t have the scary unknowns today that you did a decade ago. The competition today is intense, so they all try to offer you more unique services.

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The “Bed and Breakfast Inns of Missouri” have organized to only approve of places that comply with the “Inspected Inns Association’s” list of qualifications, which includes an overnight test visit.

My experience in staying in variety of bed and breakfasts across the state has been most enjoyable and rewarding. I credit most of my success, by doing my homework ahead of time.

I would suggest visiting web sites of your interest and then call them for further information. Many do not respond to an email and be ready to leave a message on their answering machine because you seldom get someone answering the phone. Be ready to leave a message. This can be annoying when we are so accustomed to instant information.

Once you know your general area of destination, here are some questions you may want to ask in person or check out on their web site, before you make your reservation.

• Do they allow children or pets? Do they have a pet in-house?

• Can they accommodate any allergies I might have?

• Is it handy-cap accessible? Are their stairs to my room?

• Do they serve a full breakfast or a continental style? What time do I have to be there?

• Is the entire B&B non-smoking?

• Is it located in a safe neighborhood to walk or run?

• Will it have YFI and a place to work in my room if necessary?

• Is the owner close by? What about emergency health service?

• Are there other guests booked at the same time, or will I be there alone?

The Missouri Bed and Breakfast web site www.bbimo.org will tell you which places are located near the Katy Trail, Am Track stations, rivers and lakes, the wine country, historic sites, Rt 66 and country settings. Some B&B’s have added special events like hosting weddings, cooking classes, mystery dinners and girlfriend get away weekends.

I have had many favorites in my travel throughout the state. Each place is special in their way.

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• The Dickey House in Mansfield, Missouri is where many Presidents have slept when visiting Missouri. The Antiques are quite amazing, as is the food served by Chef Larry Stevens. He has mentored other B&B owners with his expertise, as well. The city’s Cherry Blossom Festival is a perfect time to visit.

• Hannibal, Missouri’s historic Garth Mansion is totally impressive perched on a hill that is surrounded by gardens and cottages. The cottages have contemporary décor with modern conveniences like heated towel bars! The owner’s culinary background is impressive, as is their” Main Street Kitchen Shop,” that Julie and John Roisen own in downtown Hannibal.

• A weekend at the charming Yates House B&B in Rocheport, Missouri can arrange couples cooking classes, with other couples who want to engage themselves in an evening meal.

You’ll have a trip to the local winery to choose your wines and then participate in doing prep work for your dinner.

At dinner, you are then served by the owners, Conrad and Dixie Yates.

• More and more primitive log cabin B&B structures are becoming a trend. The experience takes you back in time and gives you a real sense of privacy. The Uncle Sam’s Cabin on the Morgan House B&B property in St. Charles, Missouri is a classic example. In Augusta, Missouri you can stay at the Weinstrasse Cabins, located right in the heart of town.

• There is nothing like being a tourist in your hometown! The Willow House B&B in Perryville, Missouri is very homey and serves delicious breakfasts. A nice morning walk around the Willow Pond next door is quite fun, as all the geese and ducks come running to gobble up the bread that has been provided for you by the owners Karen and David Pierce.

• St. Charles, Missouri’s first B&B and a real trend setter in the industry, is the Boone’s Lick Trail Bed and Breakfast.

Thanks to its owner, Vienne Mydler, and a few others around the state; they pioneered guidelines and marketing, which has made the industry strong and successful today.

Marjorie Beinders, Missouri Tourism Director in the eighties, originated the popular theme of “Wake Up In Missouri.” The B&B’s impressive, corner location, as you enter the historic district has become a signature landmark As a writer, I like to escape to B&B’s that offer me privacy with a creative environment. Two of my books were written at the Cottage Guest House in Augusta, Missouri. I call it my “one person “B&B because the tiny house is only one room, excluding the powder room. The vintage décor takes in the kitchenette, sitting area supplied with great books, and a comfy king size bed. I don’t

"AS A WRITER, I LIKE TO ESCAPE TO B&B’S THAT OFFER ME PRIVACY WITH A CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT. TWO OF MY BOOKS WERE WRITTEN AT THE COTTAGE GUEST HOUSE IN AUGUSTA, MISSOURI" have to leave the house, because the refrigerator is supplied with all my needs that include breakfast, wine and chocolate covered strawberries. If I need a break, the owner has an antique shop across the street to visit, or I can walk down the hill to an outdoor market. The spa located in the house next door is also tempting.

Waiting for me to return is the swing on the front porch. The story book cottage is lined with flowers and surrounded by a white picket fence.

All is not always perfect at a B&B visit. I asked fellow travelers about any annoyances that they may have encountered. Here are just a few comments, for most folks are very happy with their visits.

• When there is so much clutter of accessories put in the guestroom that there isn’t a place to put your purse or suitcase.

• When the proprietor does not pick up on your level of privacy.

• When there are strong smells like potpourri.

• When there are a lot of artificial flowers about the place.

They are a trend of the eighties, and it usually presents an unclean appearance.

• When there is evidence of unwashed quilts and bed covers.

• When other guests party late into the night.

I certainly have a high regard and respect for the owners of B&B’s as they work very hard to provide a multitude of services. Many change ownerships within five years because of the demands. Be sure to sign the guest book during your stay to share your memories and appreciation. It is a wonderful way to wake up in Missouri!

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EVERY CHILD DESERVES A PLACE TO PLAY! Story by Linda Buschman | Photos by Michael Schlueter

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atalie Blakemore was sitting at her kitchen table one spring morning in 2003 when she dreamed the dream that would become Unlimited Play. Blakemore’s son, Zachary was born with a rare genetic disease called Pelizaeus Merzbacher Disease that restricts his mobility and confines him to a wheelchair or assistive walking device.

Zachary Blakemore with friends at Unlimited Play Hawk Ridge

Over the course of the next four years, Blakemore hired a Community Engagement Coordinator and set out to raise the Zachary wanted to play with his friends at the playground,Youth but in Need Resale shop to construct the playground. She contracted with a funds necessary his experiences at the playground only emphasized his limitations. designer and builder and on April 21, 2007, Zachary’s Playground Because the playground’s design prevented him from interacting opened in Lake St. Louis. with the other children, Zachary was forced to sit and watch his When the ribbon cutting ceremony took place, Zachary was one of friends run and jump and play on the playground equipment the first children into the playground and his mother’s eyes filled while he sat and watched. The only way Zachary was able to “play” with tears to watch him independent and interacting with all his was for his mother to carry him because his wheelchair could not friends in ways he had never been able to do before. “You wonder maneuver on the wood chip surface. if it will ever happen and it truly was a dream come true to see him While on vacation, Blakemore’s friend convinced her to take play with the other children.” the children to an accessible playground. She knew it would be Blakemore, Victoria Schmitt-Babb, the Community Engagement another disappointing outing for Zachary but she agreed to take Coordinator, and the Board of Directors at Unlimited Play raise her children. What she saw at the playground that day, and what the funding necessary (close to $1 million per playground) to build she watched Zachary experience that day, would forever change her the playground, oversee the design and construction, and then turn life, Zachary’s life, and the lives of hundreds of children living with the playground over to the city where each playground is located. disabilities in the St. Charles County region.

Unlimited Play relies on numerous partners to provide the funding “Someone had thought of my son… it (the playground) was to make the playground possible. The DDRB of St. Charles designed just for him”, said Blakemore. “I watched his interaction County and the City where each playground is located have been while playing with another kid. I’d never seen that before when we instrumental in providing financial support. In addition, Wal-Mart, went to the playground.”

Cardinals Care, Wentzville Holt High School and numerous local Zachary was able to wheel himself up a series of ramps to the top of service organizations and individual donors have provided much the structure as his friends climbed to the top using the stairs. The needed financial support to make Unlimited Play possible for so surface for the playground was a rubberized pour and play surface many children. on which his wheelchair could glide as he played tag with the other Since Zachary’s Playground opened, Unlimited Play has opened a children. The swings were specifically designed to support a child playground in Clayton, and another is scheduled to break ground with limited upper body strength. This playground truly was a in O’Fallon, MO in June 2011. A fourth playground will be located place for children of all abilities to play, interact and forget for a in St. Charles City. When asked what her long-range goals are for short time the limitations caused by their disabilities.

Unlimited Play, Blakemore responded, “I want to take it national.

With lofty goals, Blakemore returned home from that trip determined to construct a similar playground in her backyard.

She had a degree in recreation, she had worked with the summer Special Olympic programs and she wanted a place where Zachary could play. She quickly realized that she couldn’t do this by herself; she needed financial resources. Most of all she needed a large enough space to build the playground to her exacting standards.

While sitting at that kitchen table, she picked up the telephone, made her first fundraising call and moved her first mountain.

I want to make accessible playgrounds available to as many families as we can.”

That first call was to Dave Reynolds, the Parks Director at the City of Lake St. Louis. Blakemore shared her vision and asked him if Lake St. Louis would be willing to partner with her and provide the land on which to build the playground. As providence would have it, the Parks Department was in discussions to build a new playground and was very interested in partnering with her.

“My son’s life will be cut short by his disease. I can’t stop that. I have no control over it,” stated Blakemore. “It’s more than just giving him a place to play. It’s a way I can help give him a piece of his life back. This process gave me a focus; it’s empowering.”

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The vision of Unlimited Play is to build playgrounds where all challenges and limitations created by disabilities are forgotten.

A place where all children can play and interact side by side, developing understanding and respect for their similarities and differences. “Our goal is to challenge a child at whatever level they may be. There is something here that every child can do. Every child deserves the opportunity to play,” said Blakemore.

To learn more about Unlimited Play, visit www.unlimitedplay.org

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Boxer Ryan “The Irish Outlaw” Coyne said he never wanted to look back and wonder if he could have been a contender. “I didn’t want to be the guy who looks back and says, ‘I could have been a professional fighter.”

The St. Charles native and national boxing champion won’t ever have that problem. He’s taken his dream of pro boxing to the limit. Coyne has signed to fight Guillermo Jones for the World Boxing Association’s (WBA) Cruiserweight World Championship in June at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

Undefeated with 16 wins—six by knockout—Coyne already holds three heavyweight Golden Gloves Championship titles. He won the St. Louis regional competitions from 2003 through 2005.

A St. Charles High School alum, Coyne went on to play football for the University of Missouri at Columbia until injuries to his shoulder took him out of the game. With a lifetime of sports behind him, including baseball, track, wrestling and football, Coyne left MIZZOU and returned to his hometown where he finished his degree at Lindenwood University.

Wanting to stay in shape while going to school, Coyne said one day he wondered into the St. Charles Boxing Club. Before long, he had a new passion. “I just immersed myself in boxing. I started training every day,” Coyne said.

It wasn’t long before someone noticed. Amateur boxing coaches Roger Ebert and Mike Shipley began setting him up for local amateur fights Coyne said amateur fights can be held anywhere from banquet and union halls to athletic clubs—but they can’t be paid otherwise they would be constituted as professional fighting.

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Coyne didn’t choose to go the route of the Olympics, opting rather to throw his proverbial hat in the ring at the Golden Gloves. Good thing. The amateur regional tournament would lead him to a television spot and eventually the national title.

After taking the Golden Gloves title three years in a row as a heavy weight, Coyne decided to trim down to his pre-football weight and fight at his natural weight. He had for years beefed himself up for the game.

But by this time, 200 pounds or not, he needed to make some decisions. “I was about to get my bachelor’s degree and it was time to get a job to get out into the world of work,” he said. “I had to decide whether to turn pro. I figured I have to do it now.

It’s now or never. I don’t want to be a guy who looks back and says I could have been a pro fighter.”

Neither the decision to be a fighter nor the work it demanded to get there were easy. The hard work paid off, however. After being spotted on a televised fight on FOX Sports in 2008, Coyne was offered a three-month stay in Singapore with a spot on NBC’s “The Contender,” a reality television series that followed a group of boxers that lived together and fought together in an elimination-style competition Tony Danza, of “Taxi” and “Who’s the Boss” fame, was host.

Coyne said Danza would actually train with the contestants on “The Contender” and share life stories with them. “I thought

here’s this guy. He’s 62 years old and he looks like he’s 38. He was amazing.”

Coyne said boxing has nothing to do with fighting. “Boxing is not motivated by anger or rage,” he said. “It’s the sport of kings.

It’s a sweet science because it’s not reckless aggression. It’s a thinking man’s game where the smart fighter always wins. It’s the purest form of competition. When I go in that ring, it’s only me. I’m the master of my own fate. It’s about being prepared and executing my game plan, beating someone with my mind.”

Coyne fought twice in Singapore. He won both times. But a deep cut above his eye, sustained in the last fight, would disqualify him from the remainder of the show.

“It was bittersweet,” he said, describing the loss of the $250,000 purse that could have been his. But the show exposed him to someone who he said “knows a thing or too about boxing.”

Legendary promoter Don King signed Coyne in 2008 after “The Contender.” King is his exclusive promoter. Mike Garrett is his business manager.

It was King and Garrett who set Coyne up to fight with the World Boxing Association and earn the National Title at the “Gateway to Greatness” tournament last summer at the Scottrade Center, catapulting him to seventh in the world. And it was that title that led him to his new goal, earning the world title. “This gives me the opportunity to go for the world title less than four miles from the house I grew up in,” he said.

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Coyne’s rise to fame included a season on HBO’s series “The Contender.” During his time with the contender, Coyne had a successful victory over Richard Gringras.

“I set my sights to the professional ranks where I look to make Ryan Coyne a household name.”

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Dr. McPherson HELPS KEEP YOUR TEETH FOR LIFE Story by Amy Armour | Photo by Michael Schlueter

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ith just a few extra touches, and a whole lot of experience, Dr. Greg McPherson makes that dreaded trip to the dentist seem like a walk in the park. He tries to make the experience as relaxing and painless as possible.

Greg Mcpherson DDS is located in the heart of New Town at 3241 Rue Royale. The practice is designed to look and feel more like a living room. Patients seated in the open waiting room can watch a little television or gaze out the window at the sand volleyball courts.

“It doesn’t feel like you’re in a dental office,” said McPherson.

And to distract from a root canal or a filling, patients can watch a flat-screen television while lying back in the reclining chair or slip on headphones to listen to some music.

Providing extra services like music and television for his patients, is just one part of the personalized care and attention patients can expect from McPherson.

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“When I see somebody I evaluate them and get to know them,” said McPherson. “In so many practices that I’ve seen, it becomes like a mill—trying to get more people through.”

McPherson said he tries to get to know the patient from the very first visit.

“We don’t rush. I try to give the patient several options and let them choose what is best for them,” said McPherson, who serves both adults and children. “I insist on using the best materials and the best labs I can find. There’s a lot of difference in the quality of labs that are out there.”

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McPherson is also a member of the Missouri Dental Association, Montana Dental Association, American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. He is following in his father’s footsteps. While working in his dad’s dental practice over the summer during college, McPherson found his career path.

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DEBORAH UETZ THE ABILITY TO PAINT LIFE PROVIDED HER THE PASSION Story by Robin Seaton Jefferson Photos by Michael Schlueter

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n artist for as long as she can remember—over half a century—Uetz spent her life drawing and painting. Her earliest memory of artistry was at the age of five when her drawing of a young boy and girl in front of an easel won a grade school cover design art contest.

“All throughout school, I was always the one to do the backdrops for the plays,” Uetz said. “Anything that had to do with art, I was involved.”

She said she decided long before college that she would become an art teacher. “I always wanted to teach art,” she said.

Uetz went on to obtain a degree in art education from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with post graduate work in art therapy. She was educated in all of the fundamentals—knew all the techniques. She had mastered all the rules.

“Everything was very realistic and precise,” Uetz said. “I would characterize myself now as being very tight with my painting.”

Uetz took all of that knowledge and shared it with others, never placing the same burdens of perfection on them that she put upon herself. She taught art to everyone from preschoolers to senior citizens at nearly every type of teaching institution from private school to community high school.

Deborah Glover-Uetz, artist

Soon after, Uetz and her husband moved to New Town in St. Charles. “There were so many memories tied to where I lived. I loved my home. I just had to get away from all of the sadness.”

When she finally did begin to paint again, Uetz came back in a big way. She painted over 30 paintings half-way through 2008 and held her first art show at New Town. She said when her feelings for and love of art returned everything had changed. Where there had been structure, there was only feeling. Where there had been regulation there was only passion.

She began to give herself the freedom she had always encouraged in her students. “My style changed completely. Now it’s a very, very

“I THOUGHT IT WAS ALWAYS IMPORTANT TO TEACH MY STUDENTS TO PAINT FROM THEIR HEARTS, TO PUT THEIR FEELINGS DOWN ON CANVAS. THAT’S HOW I PAINT NOW.”

But in 2002 all of that changed. Uetz lost the desire to teach or even to paint for herself. After a lifetime of expressing herself through her art, she said was simply used up.

joyous impressionistic style,” Uetz said. “I thought it was always important to teach my students to paint from their hearts, to put their feelings down on canvas. That’s how I paint now.”

It was almost 10 years ago that Uetz’ father died from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. The same year, her brother—her biggest fan—took his own life.

Uetz admits that much of her joy had been “trapped inside” for many years, perhaps even prior to the tragedies of 2002. “I had lost the fun of painting,” she said. “I was so critical of everything I did, not of the students, but of myself. I always loved teaching art, but I had lost the joy of doing art. I couldn’t create anything. With my brother’s suicide and the loss of my father, it was the end of my creative thinking and feeling.”

Three years younger, Uetz brother, Keith Glover, had lived with her in Roxana, IL, near Edwardsville, for three years while they cared for their father, Jack Glover. Uetz’ other brother is FM News Talk 97.1 radio talk show host, Dave Glover—some 14 years her junior.

Uetz had written a book before her father died based on caring for her father titled: “Into the Mist, When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer’s Disease.” Keith had just returned to his own home when he committed suicide. “After that, there was just nothing left in me to even paint. I was just so deep in grief,” she said.

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After painting tirelessly for six months, Uetz came to a new conclusion. “I just realized I had a new style and it was so free. It was like Van Gogh or Monet. I was painting my impressions of what I had seen.”

Uetz has since had two art shows in New Town, one just this past March. She also was recently commissioned to do a painting of former Rams Quarterback Marc Bulger’s home.

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Lessons in art therapy turned into life lessons for Uetz. “The biggest message is that you can overcome and find joy and art is a very good way of doing that.”

Reflecting on her training in art therapy, Uetz said one might draw a family portrait with nothing but shapes. “You learn so much when you express yourself with shapes and colors. You see how did they relate to each other. Who was jagged? Who was soft? It takes the analytical experience and makes it a free-flowing experience.”

Uetz insists that no matter the skill level, everyone should try their hand at painting. “I always encourage people to try. Everybody can paint. Don’t worry if a house looks like a house. Just make it something that moves you and you’ve made art. And Uetz is not just about making art. She’s about making it at life.

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With his latest work, “Materialization of Sound,” Smithey is trying to replicate what it would be like if a person could actually see sound. “It would be like dropping a pebble into water. You could see those vibrations,” Smithey said. “That’s the great thing about art. Everybody gets to find stuff in there.

You try to hear the art through your eyes.”

Smithey played the viola for eight years. It’s what started him thinking that sound and music transcend space and time. “They’re temporary. They come and they go. I wanted to pay homage to music and sound through a permanent medium such as paint. So you can appreciate this moment in time any time.”

A member of the United Scenic Artists Union, Smithey has for the last five years painted sets for The Muny in St. Louis.

He said his paintings are “snapshots of the intermingling of sounds from various instruments.”

“The ‘Materialization of Sound’ series seeks to bring permanence to an impermanent medium,” Smithey said. “The function of this phase of the series is to stimulate the viewer into conjuring sounds in their brains simply by using their eyes.”

Smithey contends that if the nerves of our ears were connected to our occipital cortex, we would see colors when vibrations entered our ears. “A sound is just the perception of a vibration, therefore without intelligence sounds do not exist. Only vibrations exist.

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Zack Smithey and George Garrison with painting of Jackie Robinson

There are indirect connections between the various parts of the brain. Music and other sounds can affect our imaginations and our imagination is connected to the various parts of the brain that control and process vision. It’s the indirect connection between vision and hearing that I am attempting to stimulate.”

The white paint in his work is always encroaching on the color. Smithey said this is a representation of silence. “The paintings are always in various stages of being destroyed by silence,” he said.

“Much like Newton’s Laws of Motion, a vibration will continue to vibrate until acted upon by another force. In this sense, silence is viewed as a force that perpetually crushes sound into nonexistence, the anti-sound.”

Smithey said he grew up “doing art” with his grandma, who was also an artist. “I didn’t know being an artist was a life choice. I just knew I did art every day. That’s the way it was.” Although Smithey admits that his mother was Zack Smithey with his artwork also very artistic and that he believes the ability to be artistic is genetic, “It’s something you have to nurture to get better. and a gallery that will eventually grow into a school of art.

Growing up, Smithey said he was always asked if his drawings were traced. “People didn’t believe I did something. They would ask if I traced it. My grandma babysat me and she would set up a still life and we would sit on opposite sides of the table and paint it. We would make comparisons and critiques of each other’s work.”

He will call his school “The Process,” referring to the act of creation, thought and collaboration. “The emphasis of art should be about the means, not the end,” Smithey said. “The art is just the result of the act. All of the important things happen during the process.”

Smithey hopes to support himself solely with his art within a year. He wants to buy or lease a large commercial building or warehouse in the St. Charles or St. Louis area to start an artist collective with studios

Smithey said he wants to “combine the ideals of the Bauhaus and the Renaissance touse art as the glue that binds all disciplines together such as architecture, industrial design, writing, philosophy, inventing

and all visual fine art mediums.” In his future school he and his students “will learn and teach through experience and collaboration. Students will learn directly from the professionals, working with them, not beneath them.”

Whether creating color from sound or school from studio, Smithey has big dreams for the work he loves. “I want to start a new movement in art and I want it to happen right here in the Midwest. We need to do something significant in the art world…I don't want money to make a piece of art and put it on the street corner. I don't want money to pay out-of-town artists to come show their art. I don't want money to pay a board of directors to make decisions on how they should spend the money after paying themselves and their employees. Nobody in my artist collective will spend any donated money on anything but art materials and art space. There is no payroll. Nobody in my artist collective gets paid unless they sell their creations or ideas.”

Smithey’s work is hanging in the Dardenne Prairie City Hall. He recently sold seven pieces and launched two commissions from the Vino Gallery in the Central West End. He has a piece at Aisle 1 Gallery on Cherokee Street in St. Louis. It sold at the opening. He has a solo show going on now at Concrete Ocean Gallery and Studios in St. Louis. Another solo show opens at Art Dimensions, July 9.

Smithey was selected by renowned baseball star, Smith, to create artwork for events that he will host, including his annual golf tournament. Smithey brought his paintings of Ozzie Smith and Hank Aaron to the foundation event, during which he made a third painting of Ozzie and Hank together, live. At the end of the night Hank and Ozzie, along with Smithey signed the paintings which were auctioned. Smithey gave the majority of the take to the Ozzie Smith Charity Foundation.

Smithey will also put on the “Sound and Vision" show at the St. Louis Artist Guild in January 2012.

For more information visit www.zacksmithey.com, www.artdimensions.org or find him on Myspace, Linkedin or Facebook.

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I look forward to seeing you at the 2nd Annual Streetscape Beyond the Best awards where 50 business leaders will be honored for contributing to the region's growth and development.

It's a fun and exciting evening with plenty of glitz, beautiful music, delicious food and fine people from the local community.

The "2011 Beyond the Best Top 50 in Business Awards" will be held at The Columns Banquet Center in St. Charles October 20.

Doors will open at 6 p.m.

2010 Winners (alpha order) Scott Alberson, John Antes, Dee Bax, Shane Bates, Peter Bezemes, Robert Blackwell, Jody Blanton, Nadine Boon, Norma Boozer, Jack Borgmeyer, Dr. Mark Boschert, Nick Brockmeyer, Dale Brown, Kim Carpenter, Gaspare Calvaruso, Rob Ciampoli, Cindy Clark, Dr. Joe Clever, Lorna Frahm, Brenda Fraser, Dan Fuler, Dianne Garrison, Tim Hager, Bill Hennessy, Kim Henson, Jerry Hollingsworth, Karen Kirk, Jill Kluesner, Jeanette Koechner, Joe Koening, Kelley Lamm, Charlotte Litle, Rhona Lococo, Kasey McKee, Nicole Moss, Julie Mueller, Scott Newcomer, Joe Parisi Drew Rector, Matthew Renaud, Pat Ross, Ruth Scheidegger, Dorothy Sloan, Sharon Stott, Carolyn Thomas, Steve Thomas, Jani Torrence, Ann Walton, Bob Wamhoff and Valeri White were dubbed as going "Beyond the Best" last year. These individuals are leaders in their professional capacities and in their communities.

This year, KPLR 11 News Anchor Christine Buck, daughter of legendary Sportscaster Jack Buck, will serve as the keynote speaker.

Missouri Senator Scott Rupp Rep. District 2, will emcee the event.

StreetScape Magazine is currently accepting nominations for the awards.

Ticket information will be available soon.

For nomination form, visit www.streetscapemagazine.com.

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FASHION MUST HAVES Black pencil skirt, camel pumps by Christian Louboutin, Lucky blue jeans.

SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME After Christmas...my favorite holiday is July 4th.

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SOMETHING PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT ME

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FAVORITE COLOGNE No cologne needed‌my own natural body odor smells like Hugo boss.

Most people don't know that I told the brewmasters at AB they should use beechwood aging. My family donated the land that is now Forest Park. I invented the toasted ravioli, gooey butter cake and Provel cheese.

FAVORITE RESTAURANTS Mike Shannon's steaks and seafood, Iron Barley, Fast Eddies.

News Anchor and Reporter, KPLR-11 THREE MUST HAVES Mac Lipglass in Explicit, skinny silver hoop earings, true Religion jeans.

FAVORITE CLOTHING STORE Laurie Solet, H&M, BCBG.

FAVORITE SHOE STORE: Steve Madden.

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FAVORITE STORES Vintage/thrift shops, the Cardinals team shop and any store currently buying advertising on Z1077 and/or giving me free clothes.

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Story by Cillah Hall, Editor-in-Chief | Photos courtesy of Launch Collective

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retchen is probably the most talked about winner of Project Runway. Critics and many viewers thought season favorite Mondo should have won

and the judges were divided. It didn’t help that Gretchen was labeled the villain. But her work after Project Runway speaks for itself. Gretchen Jones deserved to win.

StreetScape: Tell us a little about yourself.

G: I grew up at 10,000 feet in a rural mining/ranching town in Colorado. Daughter of a Cowboy and a Hippie. Self-taught seamstress [with help from my grandmother and mom]. I live for fashion, self express daily with my dress, research design on the daily and fall asleep to silhouettes dancing in my dreams. I like to ride my bike, stroll farmers markets, stare into windows of pretty homes, eat too many sweets, read books about adventures, cuddle with my dog and share my experiences with friends.

StreetScape: How has your live changed since Project Runway?

G: Every single part of my life has changed. And not just because I participated on a television show. I live in a new city (Brooklyn, New York), I am single again for the first time in years, I'm working harder than I ever thought I could and just trying to take things day by day. I'm in the midst of not only a 'phoenix rising from the ashes moment' but my 'Saturn Return.' In a matter of words...I'm just trying to find solid ground beneath my feet so I can start to root down again and find myself amidst a whole new world!?

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StreetScape: What made you audition for Project Runway?

G: It was a business transaction in my eyes, I knew I needed a platform to reach those people that would recognize my talent and want to help me achieve my goals. I was struggling as a young designer. Project Runway had me on their radar, but I hadn't had any interest in being a T.V. 'personality.' I'm a designer just trying to make it. A few of the boutiques that I was carried in knew I was having a hard time and nominated me… and encouraged me to take the risk.

I figured the stars had aligned and I had the inner strength to

" I LIKE TO THINK OF MY STYLE AS FEMININE, BOHEMIAN, DOWNTOWN ECLECTIC" handle the downside of going on the show and approach it as a business deal that could create a steadfast support system for building a healthy fashion business...fashion first and foremost is about sales. I did what I had to do to get women in my clothes.

StreetScape: A lot of designers are creative, but don't have the sewing skills. What are the absolute 'must haves' for every designer?

G: Fashion design isn’t the same as it used to be. It used to be able the craft of making...now it’s about the ideas. First and foremost I think you have to have a work ethic and business mind beyond passion. You almost have to be mad to be in such demanding business...without that, you'll fail. You have to have not only a strong Point-of-View, but one that is unique, yet approachable and interesting. You have to know how to communicate your vision if you can't craft it and really...more than anything- you need LOTS of money. Fashion is the new royalty. To play the game [on either the design or consumer side] you have to have huge dollars backing you.

StreetScape: Has Project Runway helped your career?

G: We'll see. To assume in six months from airing that I have a career at all is ludicrous!? Careers are built with time and diligence, support and sustainability. Again- fashion is a business and healthy businesses take years to develop.

StreetScape: What is the ultimate goal of a designer? How do know you’ve made it?

G: The fashion industry has dramatically changed in the last two decades. You can 'make it' in whatever context feels right and good for you. You can make one-of-a-kind dresses for people in your home town and feel satisfied, or you can be Marc Jacobs. That's also what’s so beautiful about the industry. It’s all about your personal perspective. My dream of 'making it' is having the creative and financial freedom to make whatever it is I desire without restriction. It’s to have women in my clothes on 36

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the daily...I want my pieces to be your favorites to pull out from your wardrobe. I want to build a life outside of fashion that I am proud of….that’s balanced and healthy… and I want to create a community that is rich and collaborative, supportive and full of love. Fashion to me, is but the pallet I paint with.And I aim to paint myself a life worth leading.

StreetScape: Where do you get your design inspiration?

G: Music, Art, Literature, Architecture, On the Streets and what I myself wish to wear.

StreetScape: How would you define your personal style?

G: I like to think of my style as Feminine, Bohemian, Downtown Eclectic.

StreetScape: What’s the first articles of clothing you ever designed?

G: My first communion dress...my grandmother sewed it for me with a little help from 7 year old me!?

StreetScape: You design both clothes and jewelry. Which one is more challenging?

G: My clothing is a pallet/canvas for a woman to interpret.

The jewelry is a natural progression to that. Clothing has more technical/financial challenges, but I find both to come quite organically to me.

StreetScape: Do you think you're misunderstood as a person?

G: Knowing who you are is about being comfortable on the inside and trusting in that. I don’t really care to be understood... except within my collections. Who I am is a gift…that I get to share with those that are physically around me and I trust that they wouldn’t be around me if they didn’t understand me and appreciate me. And artists have to remove themselves from their work and stay true to those separate identities...I think I'm good about that.

StreetScape: What have you been working on?

G: I Just launched my A/W 11 collection. I’m finishing up sales for the collection, working on my business plan and rounding out my financial portfolio. All the while working on other projects outside of my eponymous label.

StreetScape: What's next for Gretchen Jones?

G: Staying on the path I have chosen for myself, staying present and true to the changes and time it takes to get comfortable with my new life, and continuing to stay challenged and in love with what I do. One day at a time.

StreetScape: What advice do you have aspiring designers?

G: Be patient, be kind and be supportive of YOURSELF. Great designers aren’t made in a day or year...but made in a lifetime dedication to the art. Understand what you are getting yourself into, stay impressionable...Life and design are about that balance.

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POTENTIALS Quality Clothing at Great Prices

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hoppers at Potentials can save some cash on clothing—and contribute to programming for at-risk youth.

Youth In Need, a nonprofit that provides educational, developmental and residential programs for at-risk youth, opened its own resale and consignment boutique in April.

The shop—named Potentials because the nonprofit believes in the power of potential in its youth—opened for business at 12392 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur.

Shoppers can peruse upscale, designer clothing and accessories for men, women and teens or check out the ever-changing home décor and furniture selection. The 4,300-square-foot shop is stocked with sofas, dressers, dining room sets and even outdoor patio furniture. About 80 percent of the shop’s stock is based upon donations, with 20 percent based on consignment.

And every dollar of revenue generated from shoppers will benefit YIN programs.

“All proceeds will go back into the programs to serve more children, youth and families,” said Lisa Maurer, director of social enterprise at YIN. “The demand for services increases every year. I’m hoping with all of the donations and the proceeds from the shop we can help anyone who needs our services.”

2009, the program helped 80 youth get off the streets, provided 4,470 clothing, food and hygiene items and helped more than 2,500 youth receive assistance.

If a young person needs help for any reason, he or she can go to any business displaying the yellow and black Safe Place sign. Sites include all QuikTrips, YMCAs, St. Charles City-County Libraries and most Fire Departments. All sites are trained to call the Youth In Need 24-Hour Help Line, and a Safe Place case worker will immediately be sent to pick up the child or teen, assess the situation, and provide assistance.

YIN also offers individual and family counseling, before and after school programs and support groups. All of YIN services are provided to families for free.

Maurer came up with the idea for the shop after realizing how many people wanted to donate clothing and furniture to YIN.

YIN provides residential programs in the way of group homes, transitional apartments or emergency shelters for youth in crisis.

In 2009, 310 youth were given temporary shelter. Donations to the shop will also be used to help furnish the group homes or apartments located throughout St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln, Montgomery and St. Louis counties.

“We had no resources or storage space to take these kinds of items in,” said Maurer.

The nonprofit also has a street outreach program called Project Safe Place that offers emergency food, clothing and referral support to homeless youth on the streets. In

So, Maurer met with YIN board of directors and came up with a business plan. Her plan was approved in August 2010 and the shop opened this April. Since opening,

When YIN had to turn away a moving truck full of free furniture from a display home, Mauer decided that something must be done.

“We had no empty apartments or transitional housing, so we couldn’t take it,” said Mauer.

the boutique has seen a steady flow of customers—and donations. Jim Braun, president and CEO of Youth in Need, said the resale will shop help the nonprofit in more ways than one.

“First of all it will help generate some additional revenue to support some of the YIN programs,” said Braun.

The shop will also open up additional volunteer opportunities. Braun said volunteering for YIN is not always as simple as picking up a hammer or filing paperwork.

YIN Employees undergo extensive training to serve the youth in its programming, so volunteers can’t always be used in every capacity.

One YIN employee will always be on staff at the resale shop, but many volunteers are needed to keep stock refreshed, help customers and sort through donations. In addition, Braun said the shop will expose YIN to a new audience.

“The shop is a way to expose what we do and why we do it to the community. It communicates our mission to a broader audience,” said Braun.

Potentials is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information—or to fill out a volunteer application—visit www.potentialsresale.org.

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On Madeleine: ruffle dress by Hy & Dot from Mary Jane’s, beaded necklace by Chan Luu from Ivy Hill Boutique, ring by House of Harlow from Ivy Hill Boutique.

On Madeleine: striped one-shoulder maxi dress by Trina Turk, necklace all from Ivy Hill Boutique.

On Becca: striped knit top by Lauren Moffat, flower print shorts by Lenny Han, beaded necklaces by Chan Luu all from Ivy Hill Boutique, multicolor sandals from Bronx Diba Shoes.

On Madeleine: straw hat by Hat Attack from Mary Jane’s, tassel pendant necklace by M Mills, tribal print multicolor dress

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By Cary O’Brien, the Salon Guy | Visit caryobriens.com Official Hair Stylists for Greater Saint Charles Fashion Week

Summer Is Here, YEAH! Pools are open and you want to work on your tan, get ready for a vacation and that much needed time off from the daily grind.

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Here are a few hair and beauty tips to keep the summer and vacation time relaxing and easy. Less time on beauty and more time for fun is a great rule for everyone.

SPF, “Sun Protection Factor.” I would be slacking if I did not recommend and strongly suggest everyone wear sunscreen. Why not buy several small bottles and keep them everywhere, the car, beach bag, vanity, purse, golf bag, and man bag. Yes, men you should be wearing SPF also. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Permission to Wear Less Makeup. Try a tinted moisturizer. They come in several shades and include an SPF of 15 or higher. Feel confident in just your tinted moisturizer and mascara. This is usually enough for a day of errands, beach or pool. Water proof mascara is best for our humid summers. Add a lip gloss to dress it up a bit.

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K.I.S.S., Keep It Simple Silly. Wear a ponytail whenever it’s appropriate. Curly and wavy hair tied in a knot and pulled to the side is fast and fun. Try single or double tails low or high and tease the hang out part just a bit to make it playful.

Darker Skin = Brighter Hair. By now if you are blonde you should be on your second round of blonde with a series of well-placed highlights. Lighter hair looks great on your darker skin.

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Get Your Summer Glow Safely. Spray tanning has come a long way. With multiple tinting options and applied by a trained technician, these tans can last up to seven days. Be sure to exfoliate prior to the service.

Keep New Hair Color Looking New. Sunshine, chlorine, and saltwater are all hard on hair and hair color.

Don’t forget the deep conditioning treatments. Use twice a week or more depending on your lifestyle. Try a sprayon leave-in conditioner with a sunscreen. Yes, SPF for the hair.

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Secret Weapon. On the go with no time to wash and style? Use a dry shampoo. Spray short bursts at the hair line, part, and in the crown to minimize scalp oil, plump up and refresh your style.

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Kevin McCarthy, morning co-host of “McCarthy and Friends” on 94.1, KPVR and 1280AM, KYRO, started his broadcast career in 1973 at KCFI radio in Waterloo, Iowa as a weekend/fill-in DJ. This lead to other parttime assignments at WCVS and WMAY in Springfield, Illinois. After returning to the St. Louis area in 1975, Kevin worked at KIRL, KSLQ, KADI and KS-94FM. He finally left a successful career in the finance industry in 1981 to go to work full time for CBS Radio at KMOXFM and AM, KHTR and KLOU. Fifteen years later, Kevin moved to KHITS-96, and WSSM. Kevin is one of only a few announcers in the St. Louis area to have survived more than 35 years in local radio. “I think those of us with that kind of a track record owe our success to knowing our audience and being able to relate to them. I’m no different than anyone who listens to our show, except that I have the fun of being on the radio” said McCarthy. “I am very fortunate to be allowed to do as a full time job what I would otherwise do as a hobby”

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Potentials is the perfect place to buy or sell clothing and fashion accessories for ladies, men and teens, as well as furniture and home dĂŠcor.

Now accepting summer clothing, furniture and home dĂŠcor

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BLACK ORCHID SALON OFFERS AFFORDABLE LUXURY. Story By Robin Seaton-Jefferson | Photos by Michael Schlueter

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hen Nancy Werts was formulating her business plan for the Black Orchid Salon & Spa in St. Charles, she said she dreamt of the type of space and place that would be warm and welcoming—a sort of extension of her own home. But what sets Werts apart from her counterparts is that while her services are high-end, her prices are not.

“I wanted to do something that would make people feel good. When people come to my home, I want to make their visit warm and inviting. That’s the way I want people to feel when they come to the shop,” Werts said. “But part of my objective was that I wanted affordable luxury. People need to be doted on and feel special without breaking the bank.

That’s part of the whole concept here. In this economy, it’s hard for people to do anything that’s a little self-indulgent.”

After years in the real estate and insurance businesses, Werts said she followed her heart in opening the salon. Though finding a name for her new treasure was another story. “On a whim I had bought an orchid plant,” she said.

As she sat one morning drinking her coffee, she said she noticed the beauty of the orchid. “My mind was flooded with memories and thoughts of my mother, Norma Hurley.”

Hurley, who passed away in 2003, had owned a flower shop and had taken Werts on many trips to the local greenhouses where she would purchase orchids for her shop. Werts would “run through the rows of orchids helping her choose.”

Although the Orchid Salon & Spa pulled memories of her mother into the fold, the name still didn’t feel quite right.

Friends suggested calling it Black Orchid due to the black and white awnings that adorn the windows of the new shop.

But her real “ah-ha” moment came when she Googled orchid (which means beautiful) and then black orchid (which surprisingly is a symbol for therapy and relaxation).

“Numerous things have happened over the months and at times the Black Orchid venture seemed overwhelming.

Amazingly, whatever obstacle I was facing at the time, a solution was presented,” she said. “There is no doubt in my mind and in my heart, that Mother has her loving hand on the Black Orchid Salon & Spa and wants her baby girl to be successful in offering a place that guests will feel a warm welcome and service beyond expectation.”

That “welcome” feeling starts with a beverage bar, offering specialty teas and coffees, hot chocolate, hot cider and soft drinks, as well as the Black Orchid Cocktail—made up of Absolut Vodka, cranberry juice and Blue Curacao. Purple M&M’s adorn the tables.

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Black Orchid offers a variety of hair services and products including cuts, conditioning, color, foils, perms, straightening and design waves. Featured products are Redken, Pureology and DevaCurl. Pureology is 100 percent vegan.

Werts features the Image Skin Care line at Black Orchid.

“We are seeing great results with this line,” she said. “It’s professional grade.”

Skin care services provided at the salon are “just a hair below what a dermatologist can do,” Werts said. “It’s more cost effective to get the same effect in a salon or spa setting.”

Werts offers basic cleansers to moisturizers to bleaching serums and eye creams. Skin care also includes acne, lightening, face and wrinkle lift treatments.

Tans Are Now Safe (TANS) are spray-on tanning formulas offered at the spa that react to natural skin tone. “So you don’t get that orange glow,” Werts said. The tans are applied with a sprayer system. The product then penetrates the top layer of skin and exfoliates in seven to 10 days.

The spa section of Black Orchid was built with sound-proof drywall to minimize any outside noise. The exclusivity of massage and pedicure rooms give off a swanky high-class feel, while running fountains and calming colors surround the space. Shellac—a natural nail program where polish is applied with ultra violet light, is offered on manicures. The process lasts a lot longer than typical polish. Chemical peels, facials, microdermabration and even eyelash extensions are offered in this separate space. And a lounge gives patrons the opportunity to enjoy a few more minutes of luxury and refinement before heading back out into the real world.

Werts said microdermabrasion is one of the most popular cosmetic medical procedures performed today on the face,

neck and hands, and the Black Orchid has it. A precision blast of superfine crystals smooths fine lines and reduces pigment irregularities on the skin's surface. By stimulating an increased cellular turnover, clients notice an increased brightness to their complexions. A compliment to chemical peels, it is non-invasive, pain-free and requires no down time after treatment.

"I WANTED TO DO SOMETHING THAT WOULD MAKE PEOPLE FEEL GOOD." Bioelements therapeutic body exfoliation uses medicinal Chinese herbs to smooth and retexturize skin from neck to toes. It begins with an application of warm hazelnut oil followed by an exfoliating Herbology massage. Patrons are then cocooned in heated thermal blankets to melt the therapeutic granules into the skin. A creamy mask laced with the same herbal blend is then applied to the face. “The result will be silky smooth, revitalized skin that will feel comfortable for days,” Wertz said. carolstreasure_su11.pdf

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A Cryotherapy Body Wrap can encourage the body's natural slimming process. The wrap offers a dual sensation of invigorating heat and revitalizing cool energies as CryoThermic Body Gel activates microcirculation. Werts said this intensive thermal process targets puffiness and swelling due to water retention, tissue firmness, unwanted toxins and sluggish microcirculation from lack of exercise.

The result is a more toned, revitalized body.

Black Orchid Salon & Spa also offers makeup lessons for adults and teens, as well as special occasion, bridal and fantasy and glamour makeup. Waxing, ear candling and brow and lash tints are also available.

The Black Orchid “Boss Club” allows clients to sign on for “member only” benefits with no contracts or long-term agreements. Massages, facials, manicures and pedicures can be coupled and discounted as ongoing services.

For more information contact Black Orchid Salon & Spa at 2530 Old Hwy 94 South, St. Charles, MO, at 636-244-0946 or www.blackorchidsalonandspa.com, or follow the salon on Facebook.

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NELLY SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION 2011 Photos supplied by Lindenwood University

Grammy Award-winning international recording artist Nelly presented two area high school students with college scholarships during the 3rd Annual Black and White Ball Scholarship Ceremony at Lindenwood University on April 26. The 2011-12 award recipients are Carmen Rhodes and Chelsea Smith.

The university has annually awarded two, fouryear, full-tuition scholarships in partnership with Nelly since 2009. The presentation ceremony was sponsored by members of the Lindenwood Black Student Union, Plaza Motors, and Nelly’s record label, Derrty Ent.

Chelsea Smith, Nelly, Carmen Rhodes Carmen Rhodes and Nelly with family and friends of Rhodes

Lindenwood President James D. Evans, Chelsea Smith, and Nelly with friends and family members of Smith

Shane Williamson, Pernell Witherspoon, Cathy Hart, Nelly, Constance Jones

Nelly with members of the Lindenwood University Black Student Union

LOU BROCK SPORTS COMPLEX DEDICATION Photos supplied by Lindenwood University

Lindenwood University unveiled and dedicated a sculpture of St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Lou Brock on Monday, April 18, at the Lou Brock Sports Complex on the Lindenwood campus. Brock and his wife, Rev. Jacqueline Brock, are longtime Lindenwood supporters and Jacqueline Brock is a member of the Lindenwood Board of Directors.

Chairman of the Lindenwood Board of Directors Jim J. Shoemake (far left) and Lindenwood University President James D. Evans (far right) look on as Lou and Rev. Jacqueline Brock view the sculpture outside of the Lou Brock Sports Complex on the Lindenwood campus.

The bronze sculpture is a slightly larger-than life version of Brock sliding into second base. It was crafted by artist Harry Weber, and sits on a pedestal at the entrance to the home of the Lindenwood baseball and softball programs.

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All proceeds benefitted the Five Acres Animal Shelter (formerly St Charles Humane Society). St. Louis Blues forward David Backes, and his wife Kelly, served as Masters of Ceremonies. There is a lot going on at Five Acres Animal Shelter (formerly St Charles Humane Society).

Mission: End pet homelessness, promote responsible pet ownership, and advocate for animal welfare. We are the only no-kill animal shelter in St. Charles County, Missouri. We do NOT euthanize our animals to make room for new ones. We only euthanize an animal when the vet tells us it is the kindest thing to do for that animal or in the very rare case of extreme aggression. Volunteers and Donations are always welcomed and appreciated.

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ACTION FOR AUTISM “WALK THE RED CARPET” GALA & DINNER AUCTION Photos by Michael Schlueter

Action for Autism (AFA) held its “Walk the Red Carpet” Gala & Dinner Auction on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark.

KSDK’s Heidi Glaus was the Emcee for the evening, and Michael Jackson Tribute Artist, from Legends in Concert, entertained more than 250 guests with all of their favorite songs. For more information, please contact Action for Autism at (636) 449-0352 or send an email to info@afastl.org.

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BILL HALEY'S ROCK-A-ROUND THE CLOCK CONCERT Rusty Shelley, Bill Banmiller, Dr. Michael Conoyer, Gary Shaw

Photos by Michael Schlueter

Approximately 150 guests were rock’n and a-roll’n to Bill Haley’s Rock-A-Round the Clock concert recently held at the Foundry Arts Center and sponsored by the caring folks at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. The concert also featured Robert Shaw and his Lonely Street Band. If you missed the show, which received rave reviews, Shaw will be back in town in July to perform the Music of Bobby Darin. Be sure to check the Foundry Arts website for more information and other fun happenings. Visit w w w. f o u n d r y a r t c e n t r e . o r g Foundry Board President, Gary Shaw celebrated his birthday with family and friends.

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Grace Nichols, Mary Drakesmith, Carol Conoyer

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Mayor Sally Faith, Jerry Hollingsworth, Barb Griffith

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By Teri Seiler Good things happen to good people and Lord knows we are a community full of good people; thus, good things are happening all around us! Read on…

Say what you want about the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middelton but I, in the good company of several million other royal watchers, awoke at the early hour of 3:00 a.m. to enjoy the pomp and circumstance that went along with the reported 58 million dollar production. After admiring how Princess Catherine transformed Westminster Abbey into an English Garden, I was inspired that morning to make my annual sojourn to Tom and Holly Gillette’s exquisite nursery, Parkview Gardens, in an effort to create my own; albeit it on a slightly lesser budget, American Garden. You can only imagine the delight I felt as I pulled into their parking lot in my royal carriage (okay, okay, it was actually my mom-mobile but even a girl my age can still fantasize) and there, waiting to serve me in their finest regal bonnets, cultured pearls and garden-green tee-shirts were PVG staffers Beth Witterholt, Susan Deppe, Carol Biberdorf, Evelyn Presley and Nancy Goodrich. Floral designer Jana Salathe shared with me the name of her exclusive milliner – Michaels Craft Store – and how she customized her look with a little help from a glue gun; thus, her earthy-brown, netted topper with a pheasant feather extending upward, gave rival to Princess Beatrice’s hat designed by one of England’s most sought-after milliners, Philip Treacy. Not to be out-topped was Bren Powell, who looked ravishing in her red and black mid-brimmed hat; JoAnn Graveman, who showcased a black bonnet adorned with red and pink roses; and Denise Haake, who looked ever-so-smashing in her red and white hydrangeas- adorned hat. Queen Holly, who was busy greeting all the guests and ringing the register, provided the much anticipated high tea reception that featured various English hors d’oeuvres and, in her own words, “We will celebrate anything to get (Midtown) IGA’s white cake!” The wedding cake, which was book-cased by silver candelabras on top the buffet table, featured the official engagement photo of the royal couple and was decorated by IGA’s professional icers, Ellen Bornhop, Robin Groene and Karen Frankenreiter. If you happened to be a lucky “lady-in-waiting” for a floral bouquet from PVG’s floral department on that royal day, you would have been delightfully surprised to see coachman Bob Ehlenbeck at your door decked out in his finest summer shorts, garden-green tee-shirt, topcoat, tie and hat. By the way, His Royal Highness Tom Gillette shared his enthusiasm, as most men do with these sorts of celebrations, by mumbling something about the cost while enjoying the greenbacks brought in by the greenthumbers. All Hail the New Royal Couple!

Speaking of royalty…Lindenwood University recently paid tribute to Major League Baseball’s most regal, fan-friendly, and loveable player of all times, not to mention a Hall of Famer, Lou Brock, by erecting a statute in his honor on the L.U. grounds in front of the Lou Brock Baseball Stadium . A crowd of several hundred fans such as Jim 62

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and Rita Shoemake, Tom Wappelhorst, Ben Blanton, Gary Shaw, Brian Bredensteiner, Chuck Gross, Senator Tom Dempsey, Wentzville’s Mayor Paul Lambi, and then St. Charles’s Mayor Patty York, joined members of the Cardinal’s organization, past and present, such as Albert Pujols, Al Hrabosky, Kenny Reitz and John Mozeliak to witness Lou and his wife, Jackie Brock, pull the cord on the black drape that unveiled the beautiful life-like statute representing Brock doing his famous pop-up slide. Sculptor Harry Weber was recognized for his breath-taking work of art while Jack Scharr, owner of Fine Art Limited located in Chesterfield, Missouri, which served as the place where Weber worked on the sculpture, looked on with pride. Channel 5’s Rene Knott did an outstanding job, as emcee of the event, as he encouraged the student athletes attending the celebration to draw inspiration from the great role models that were at the event. If you would like to showcase this occasion in your home or office, you can purchase a piece of the party in the form of a limited number of prints of the sculpture which are autographed by both Lou Brock and Harry Weber. Funds raised from the $350.00 price tag – it’s a steal - go to help offset costs of the athletic programs at L.U. Contact Jane Baum at 949-4427 to reserve your print today.

Speaking of baseball…It has been a cold and rainy spring; however, the weather did not deter the desires of St. Charles County’s finest high school baseball coaches such as Charlie Meeker, Steve Siebert, Stephen Newton, Frank Masters, Russ Hill, Coach Bonhert, Joel Adam, Eric Burle, Eric Gough, Pat Steagall, and Bobby Dunahue, from showcasing the talents of their young Brock-to-Be’s, which is exactly what they did at the GAC Baseball Classic recently held at T.R. Hughes Ballpark. The event which was hosted by Sports St. Charles County and sponsored by Tom Williams, Dave Meers, Steve Thro (Excel Sports), Don and Todd Dilly (The Dilly Agency), Dr. Jim Schaberg (St. Charles Orthopaedic Associates), Kurt Beanblossom (First Bank), Alan Orf (Pepsi Beverages Company), Ben Blanton (Blanton Construction) and Dale Brown (Botz, Deal & Company) had a bit of a rain delay on Friday evening. With well-paid announcers (you would be surprised what good people will do for a free hotdog ) Steve Stahl and John Smith in the broadcast booth; Chris Franklin, of the Rascal’s organization, tending to the tedious decision as when to tarp and untarp the field; Gary Melchior, with Acropolis Investment Management, ready to work the scoreboard and Derrill Martin, with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, doing gate duty, the 11th Annual GAC Baseball Classic was off to a cloudy start. However, as the clouds dissipated, the crowds participated by braving the elements to support their favorite high school teams. The sun did shine for the final game of the two-day event which featured the team of Francis Howell Central under the coaching of Ray Howard taking on the nationally ranked team of Francis Howell under the coaching of Tony Perkins.

The stands were packed with enthusiastic fans as they watched FHC beat FH 1-4. All-in-all – it was a ball!

The St. Charles Kiwanis were handing out stacks of dough at their annual Pancake Day held in Memorial Hall at Blanchette Park. Known for their all-you-can-eat, gut-busting flapjacks, lip-smacking sausage and friendly, down-home volunteer work force such as Ron Reiling, Pete Mihelic, John Pallardy, Bruce Sowatsky, Danielle Tomala, and Tanya Mumm, guests such as Don Schappe, Bob and Elaine Kneemiller and hundreds of other St. Charlesians were first in line to

bust their bellies in support of the club. What a delicious way to turn dough into dough!

Supporters of Youth-in-Need celebrated their commitment to youth by holding its 24th annual Celebration of Youth dinner and auction at the Ameristar Casino. During the event, wherein Dr. Michael Conoyer and Bruce Affleck served as honorary chairs, Art and Susie Johnson were lauded for their leadership, volunteer work and dedication to numerous organizations around the St. Louis and St. Charles Communities. Their daughters, Lyndsey and Kelly, spoke of growing up in their household where they learned at an early age the importance of giving back to their community. The worker-bees behind the event, which raised close to $400,000.00, were Anita Viehmann, Stacy Daniels, Carol Conoyer, Cathy Glosier, Kim Scheidegger-York and Missy Palitzsch. A highlight of the evening was the $15,000.00 bid that won a private jet for four couples to be flown anywhere in the United States which was donated by Rick and Mary Leach. Elizabeth Seidelman was the winner of the $100.00 per ticket raffle wherein she got to choose one oral auction item prior to the start of the auction. Her choice was a trip to the tropics of St. Johns in the Virgin Islands. The donor of that trip donated it again to give YIN the chance to raise more money; thus, Joe and Lisa Reding were the lucky bidders and they, too, will be headed to the Virgin Islands.

Father Jeff Vomund’s ever popular multi-course dinner caused a bidding war between Brian Scheidegger and Jerry Daniels. Once the bidding stopped and substantial money was raised for the item, Father Vomund agreed to cook for both men and their hungry parties. Among the crowd of supporters seen dining on braised short ribs and shrimp scampi were M.J. and Rusty Shelley, John and Pam Winkelmeier, Frank and Charline Martinez, Charlie and Paula Gitto, Tracy Mathis, Pat Sullivan, Scott Tate, and Paul and Gwen Middeke.

Center and sponsored by the caring folks at SSM St. Joseph Health Center. Rob and Nancy Matheny, Mayor Sally Faith, Gail Zumwalt, Jane Greer, Jim Carlson, Martha White, Lori Feldman, Mary West, Don and Cindy Ostmann, and Jerry Hollingsworth were just a few of the folks seen enjoying the concert which also featured Robert Shaw and his Lonely Street Band. If you missed the show, which received rave reviews, Shaw will be back in town in July to perform the Music of Bobby Darin. Be sure to check the Foundry Arts website for more information and other fun happenings.

There’s nothing like a delicious mimosa to start a round of golf and that is exactly how Grace Harmon and Gaspare Calvaruso, President of SSM St. Joseph Health Center, started the 2011 Ladies Tee Time Golf Tournament recently held at Bogey Hills Country Club to support the SSM St. Joseph Foundation. Rose Thro-Wells, Sandy Polley, and Jeanette Koechner were aware that the event is the only place where one would drink and drive, as they pulled out their Big Berthas and saw marked improvement in their hits after taking a few sips of the healthy intoxicating beverage. It was evident at the awards luncheon where Linda McPhearson, Martha Kooyumjian, Louann Cundiff, Jill Stubbs, Dr. Laura Sprague, Cheryl Graham, Anne Ritter and Kitty Gastorf were seen dining on a variety of salads and wraps, that Betty Baker did not imbibe as she won the Straightest Drive contest.

In the Presidential Putt-Off between Drew Rector, President of SSM St. Joseph Health Center West, and Calvaruso, Calvaruso stole the title from Rector, who won in 2010; thus, next year’s event will determine which president putters around the most to help raise monies for the SSM St. Joseph Foundation.

Until next time…I got my eyes on you.

When you put unlikely pairings together you can come up with some pretty interesting results. For example: a daschund and a poodle make a dach-a-poo. A half glass of ice tea with a half glass of lemonade makes for a tasty glass of lemon-tea. But what would you get if you put mules and elephants in a room together? Mulephants? No, but you could get a group of political pundits representing both the democratic and republican parties such as Rick Hill, Tom Boschert, Don Boehmer, Wayne Schoenberg, Mark Miles, Chuck Gross, John and JoAnne Hanneke, Larry Doyle, Ryan Robertson, Dr. Bernard DuBray, Cheryl Hibbler and Jim Carl, Jay Lennox, Charlsie Floyd, Circuit Judge Dan Pelican, Julie Mueller, Tom Irwin, Steve Hoven, Patty McKelvey, and Bill Willbrand who care more about the issues facing our community and state than which party gets recognized or demonized for creating or solving the economic and political challenges of our lives. Who would come up with such a daring idea?

I’ll tell you, it was County Executive Steve Ehlmann and Circuit Court Judge Ted House. The political powerhouses recently formed an organization called The Bates-Krekel Society and invited local business and public policy-minded people to a luncheon hosted by Dr. Jim Evans at Lindenwood University. Several hundred people answered the call to come together, where the intent was to engage in bi-partisan conversations about current issues presented by a guest speaker. Missouri Governor, Jay Nixon, served as the first speaker. The attendees found him entertaining, informative and theatrically candid about the state of our Missouri. The next luncheon, to be held in the fall, will feature Lieutenant Governor, Peter Kinder.

Approximately 150 guests were rock’n and a-roll’n to Bill Haley’s Rock-A-Round the Clock concert recently held at the Foundry Arts STREETSCAPE MAGAZINE

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Greater St. Charles Fashion Week Official Kickoff

Tuesday, August 2nd 10:00 am - 2:00 pm At The Columns Banquet Center Emcee, 2010 Mrs. America Andrea Robertson Benefiting Charity: The Cinderella Project Day includes Everything you need to feel like a princess!

A high tea themed lunch! Complimentary hair and makeup touch up’s, photo’s, entertainment and a runway show!

Exclusive vendors will line the room offering everything from personalized gifts to health tips.

Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door per person. Bring a prom dress for $5 off! Tables of 10.

Just $275! Reserve your seats now by emailing Kelly at katwaits@gmail.com. Seating is limited.

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