July 27 – August 2, 2018
Webster-Kirkwood Times
Featuring locally-owned
& operated businesses
From left: Tina Bennett, Linda Higgens, Kimberly Adams, Laura Wilson, Jennifer Thurmer.
Making “Abbey Finds”
A Household Phrase
Anyone who meets Laura Wilson,
owner of Marketplace at The Abbey, an
European lifestyle boutique, knows that
her speech is peppered with: “That’s
adorable!” “That’s just darling!” and “Oh,
what a find!”
When Wilson opened Marketplace
at The Abbey in 2014, she wanted her
customers to be exclaiming those same
phrases when looking at her inventory.
“I want to pleasantly surprise and
delight our customers every day,” said
Wilson. “We call things ‘Abbey finds’ that
we discover at market or curate through
other acquisition sources. I love that
it has become part of the community’s
vernacular and that customers come in
telling us about their favorite ‘Abbey find.’”
The boutique works hard for these
unique Abbey finds. Not only do Wilson
and her team of talented
buyers go to market
twice a year, but they
continually meet with
representatives from
innovative brands to
bring exclusive items to
St. Louis. In addition,
10090 Manchester Road • Glendale
www.marketplaceattheabbey.com
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she intentionally seeks out relationships
with those who can curate the best from
all over the world. She has a contact who
travels to Europe every six weeks to buy
on her behalf. Partnerships like these
result in a variety of one-of-a-kind items.
Most recently, her incessant searching
and vetting led The Abbey to become one
of the very few CR Laine furniture carriers
in the St. Louis market.
“I fell in love with their furniture,
customization options, and stain-resistant
technology,” she said. “CR Laine is luxury
that is livable – and affordable.”
The Abbey, itself, is a one-of-a-kind
find. A shopper’s mecca, the sprawling
store showcases everything from custom
furniture to made-to-order florals, sliding
barn doors, decorative lanterns, gift items,
and barware.
“Thousands of
customers come to
Marketplace at The
Abbey each month
for the ever-changing
inventory, the hunt, and
the thrill of a unique
Abbey find,” said Wilson.
From left: Melody, Danielle, Aaron, Paul and Julianne.
Dream Of Owning Great Harvest Comes
True For New Owner Of Kirkwood Store
Paul Barkofske’s 20-year dream of owning
a Great Harvest Bread Company came true
in June when he purchased the Kirkwood
location.
Barkofske, with the support of his wife
Sarah, is carrying the tradition of a Great
Harvest in Kirkwood. That bread, bakery and
café has had several incarnations since its
beginning in 1985. It was sold in 2002, closed
in 2007. In 2011, it re-opened and moved to
its current site, the historic Old Post Office
across from the train station in Downtown
Kirkwood. In 2018 Barkofske purchased the
store from Tom and Judy Honigfort.
In 1997, Barkofske worked as a bread
maker and wholesale manager at the first
Great Harvest in Kirkwood under then owners
Jeff and Cindy Zehner. For the last 15 years, he
has managed Daily Bread in Des Peres.
“I have always liked the Great Harvest
franchising system and what
it stands for,” Barkofske said.
“It is a ‘Freedom Franchise”
with very few restrictions on
individual bakeries.”
Its motto is: “Be loose and
have fun. Bake phenomenal
125 W. Argonne Dr. • Kirkwood • 314-821-1848
www.greatharvestkirkwood.com
From left: Karingus Belton, Gregg Matthes, Bill Shocklee, Gary Frossard, Jesse Matthes
Dine At Rib City In Des Peres
For A Great Meal & Comfortable Time
Geez! It’s been 10 years since three old
friends, Gregg Matthes, Bill Shocklee and
Gary Frossard made the decision to open Rib
City in Des Peres.
They originally based their decision on
the baby back ribs and the company promise:
“if you have to pick up a knife to eat our baby
back ribs, then we’ll pick up your meal.”
These ribs are so tender they literally fall
off the bone and they are still Matthes’ favorite
meal. Frossard still prefers the popular St.
Louis ribs they all grew up with and Shocklee
enjoys the moist and tender all white meat
BBQ chicken dinner.
Rib City isn’t just barbecue, its menu
includes a great new brisket, sliced turkey, beef
dinners, a big fish sandwich, buffalo shrimp,
sandwiches and an 18-ounce pork steak that
can be cut with a fork. Throw in appetizers
like fried okra, chicken
tenders, three cheese fries or
a fresh salad with homemade
dressing and customers have
a great meal, but they have to
get the side dishes too – mac
& cheese, awesome baked
1181 Colonnade Center • Des Peres • 314-965-7427
www.ribcitystlouis.com
bread. Run fast to serve others. And give
generously to others.”
Under this umbrella Barkofske serves
customers with products including whole
wheat breads, sandwiches, salads, muffins,
scones and gift baskets.
Visitors to Great Harvest will not only be
greeted with the comforting aroma of fresh-
baked bread, but also be treated to a free, huge
slice of fresh bread and butter.
“We mill our own flour from wheat grown
by family farms in Montana and surrounding
states,” said Barkofske.
Since taking over Great Harvest,
Barkofske enjoys seeing and talking to
customers about how much they love Great
Harvest.
“Many old friends and acquaintances have
dropped by to show their support,” he said.
Most of all, he said he likes seeing
someone bite into Great
Harvest’s food and obviously
enjoying it.
Join Great Harvest’s Open
House Event Sat., Aug. 11 from
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to celebrate the
new transition. Free tastings!
beans, cob corn, green beans and more.
All meat and barbecue sauces are gluten
free.
For those who still have room left, order
one of the great, made in-house desserts
– Coconut Cream Pie, Pecan Pie or Key
Lime Pie. There is also a cheese cake and a
chocolate mania.
Rib City offers a full menu, full service
bar and sit-down dining with great servers.
Rib City also features The RIB Room for
private gatherings, carry-out service, off-
site catering. Delivery service is available
through Grub Hub or Uber Eats.
Don’t miss out on Rib City’s specials such
as Happy Hour, Monday-Friday from 4 to
7 p.m.; daily specials like 50-cent drafts on
Wednesday nights; kids 10 & under eat free
on Thursday with paying adult; and senior
citizens receive 10 percent
off everyday. Discounts
cannot be combined.
“You’re missing a great
meal and comfortable time
if you don’t go to Rib City!”
14 Webster-Kirkwood Times July 27 – August 2, 2018

From left: Tom McLafferty, Jim Wingbermuehle, Brad LaMore, Margie LaMore, Fred Hoskins, Randy Mecey.
From left: Dr. Joseph T. Lane and wife Cindy Lane; daughter Lauren; son Mike and daughter-in-
law Lauren Lane.

Red LaMore Takes Pride In Satisfying
Customers For Over 80 Years
Imagine the cars Red LaMore worked on
when he and his wife opened their body shop
on July 13, 1938. Today, as it ushers in its 81st
year of operation, the shop is repairing sleek
21st century cars with the latest technology
under the guidance of the couple’s grandson
Brad and his wife, Margie LaMore.
The LaMores spent the first two years
constructing their current building. It
features a lamella vaulted roof similar to that
of the former St. Louis Arena, which was
built nine years earlier.
Like the building, the staff is blessed with
longevity.
“We have four auto body technicians with
over 130 years of combined experience, 87 of
them at Red LaMore,” said Margie LaMore.
“They are skilled craftsmen who take pride
in doing a job well.”
Back in 1958, Red and Esther’s son, Bob,
began working at the body
shop after graduating
from college and serving
in the Army. Years later in
1982, Brad continued the
family tradition by joining
the business full time.
Today, Bob has retired,
79 N. Gore Ave. • Webster Groves • 314-962-4233
www.redlamoreautobody.com
and the body shop operates in the capable
hands of Brad and Margie.
LaMores’ experienced technicians
use state-of-the-art technology including
environmentally friendly waterborne paint.
“We have improved our carbon
footprint by reducing pollution using high-
performance waterborne coatings from PPG
to ensure a superb color match,” Margie said.
“Webster Groves is a wonderful place for
a family business,” she said. “Our customers
are loyal. Many of them have trusted us with
their vehicles for generations.
“Our name is on the building, and we
take pride in satisfying our customers,” Brad
said. “We are grateful to this community for
allowing us to support our families while
providing a service to them.”
Customers appreciate how Brad is ready
to help in what can be a stressful situation.
“We understand their
dependence on their
vehicles and we strive to
get their cars repaired
quickly with the least
amount of inconvenience
possible.”
Call The Back & Neck Care Center of
Webster Groves To Stay Healthy Naturally
The Back and Neck Care Center of Year by the Missouri State Chiropractic
Webster Groves has been providing Association in 1995, 1999 and 2013.
natural affordable chiropractic care in For more than 20 years, the business
Webster Groves since Jan. 9, 1984. has participated in several community
As the oldest established chiropractic charitable endeavors, including its own
office in the area, The Back and Neck Coats for Kids drive, Fan-Fare to fight
Care Center of Webster Groves continues summer heat, and the Webster-Rock Hill
to grow, thanks to many referrals from Ministries’ Adopt-A-Family program. The
longstanding patients. practice also sponsors Insight Theatre
Dr. Joseph T. Lane established his Company and Old Orchard Gazebo Movie
practice in Webster Groves because his and Music Series.
uncle, Gus Lamar, taught at Webster Dr. Lane gets the most satisfaction
High School. “This area reminded me in his work from helping people return
of Normandy, where I grew up. My dad, to their healthy lifestyles naturally and
brothers and friends helped me build this having those satisfied patients refer
office,” said Dr. Lane. friends and family to the practice.
“The office has surpassed the “Yvette, Michael and I absolutely love
challenges in a changing health care seeing patients old and new returning
environment and is meeting the needs to good health, thanks to chiropractic
of our patients,” Dr. Lane said. “I have care. We are open Monday, Tuesday,
taught classes to keep my profession on Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m.
the cutting edge of the ever-changing until 6 p.m; call us anytime! We are
landscape of health looking forward to
care.” serving the Webster
Back & Neck Care
Dr. Lane is also a _________________________________________ Groves community for
certified acupuncturist _________________________________________
C E N T E R many more years to
and was named _____ of Webster Groves _____ come.”
Chiropractor of the
604 E. Lockwood • Webster Groves • 314-968-4696
www.backandneckcarecenter.ws

From left: George Gowan, James Carlton, Danny McAteer, Barbara Rocchio, Stephanie Bachelder, Catherine
From left: Darline, Patti, Missy, Tami, Dr. Todd Scanlon. Baumann, Mike Ross, Bob Sullivan. Not pictured: Sean Regan.

Dr. R. Todd Scanlon Committed To High
Quality Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Having a bright, healthy smile is
essential to helping individuals not only
look great but feel good when it comes to
oral health.
That’s why R. Todd Scanlon DMD, and
the entire team at the Webster Groves
dental practice is committed to providing
the highest quality in family and cosmetic
dentistry.
To do this, his practice is dedicated
to: delivering results – first and foremost,
service, patient education and staying
current with new procedures and
technology.
He offers a wide variety of procedures
to uniquely fit a patient’s needs. In
addition, the friendly staff ensures a
patient’s visit to the dentist is affordable
and comfortable.
“Whether you need to get a tooth filled,
have crooked teeth or need a complete
smile makeover, we can
offer a treatment plan
that’s right for you,”
Dr. Scanlon said.
Procedures include
dental cleaning, dental
exams and X-rays, composite fillings,
oral cancer screenings, porcelain crowns,
teeth whitening, dental bridges, dental
veneers, dental bonding, dental inlays and
onlays.
He also offers root canal therapy, tooth
extractions, dentures and TMJ treatment.
For a second opinion, Dr. Scanlon will
provide it for free to help patients make
the best decision for their smile.
Patients appreciate Dr. Scanlon’s
approach.
“Dr. Scanlon is friendly, gentle, patient
and meticulous at what he does,” said
patient Carrie G. “I highly recommend Dr.
Scanlon for any of your dental needs.”
“Dr. Scanlon’s practice was exemplary
not only in their ability to make me feel
relaxed and comfortable, but also in the
highly professional environment his staff
and services exude,” said patient V. Holly.
For an appointment,
visit his website, www.
webstergrovesdentist.
com. Patients will be
contacted for a time
that fits their schedule.
James Carlton State Farm In Webster
“Understands Customer Service”
James Carlton State Farm has been
providing insurance and financial services
in Webster Groves since 2011, when Carlton
took over the business from the previous
agent who retired — and the clients love it.
The agency provides a full complement
of services, including auto, home, life and
health insurance as well as mortgages and
car loans.
“Our agency has experienced tremendous
growth, in large part from getting so involved
in the community and from the immense
support we get from the Webster Groves
community,” Carlton said. “Whether
it’s volunteering at Webster Arts Fest or
sponsoring the Jim Schoemehl 5K for ALS,
we absolutely love getting involved.”
The insurance business has changed
drastically over the years, most intensely in
the way people communicate and the speed
at which people demand services to be done,
Carlton said.
“We are well positioned to provide a
first-class customer experience regardless
of how people prefer
to communicate and do business,” he said.
“We also provide Saturday hours and 24-
hour claims service to accommodate busy
families.”
Keeping customer service running
smoothly is Carlton’s staff: Barbara Rocchio
(office manager); Catherine Baumann
(assistant office manager); Stephanie
Bachelder and Sarah Bender (customer
satisfaction); Bob Sullivan, Mike Ross and
Daniel McAteer (sales); George Gowan and
Sean Regan (intern).
The service is paying off with customers.
Client Robert Newton recently sang the
agency’s praises on Facebook: “You may
think we are bragging, but three of James
Carlton’s clients told us his was the agency
to contact. They were right. To call with a
question and be told, ‘Oh, we can take care
of that for you,’ confirmed that this office
understands customer service and all that
goes with it. We knew we had made a great
choice with State Farm, and we have a great
agency to go with it.”

8567 Watson Road Ste. E • Webster Groves 34 N. Gore • Webster Groves • 314-961-4800
314-962-2747 • www.webstergrovesdentist.com www.carltoninsurance.net
July 27 – August 2, 2018 Webster-Kirkwood Times
From left: (back row) Bridget, Deb, Kristen. (middle row) Lesa, Jennifer, Ruth, Shelby, Debbie.
(front row) Brent, Mary, Tom.
Travel The World With
Kirkwood-Based Sunrise Tours
Sunrise Tours, a local tour operator
specializing in group vacation packages, is
already gearing up for its 25th anniversary
by offering an exclusive charter cruise on
the Rhine River Spring 2019.
Jim and Charlene Dalrymple started
the company in their Des Peres basement
in 1993, because Jim was burnt out from
corporate America. So, with son Brent a
college freshman and daughters Kristen
and Debbie at Kirkwood High School, Jim
left a 25-year career in group insurance
sales and he and Charlene cashed in
their retirement to start Sunrise Tours.
Charlene taught elementary school for the
first couple years until the business took
off and she joined Sunrise Tours full time.
After college, Kristen and Brent joined
Sunrise in 1998 and 2003, respectively.
In 2008, they bought the company. Their
parents remain valued advisers. Office
Manager Shelby Moll
and Tour Planner Debbie
Robertson are part of the
office family, which now
counts 8 full-time staffers
in Kirkwood, one full-time
343 S. Kirkwood Road Ste. 210 • Kirkwood • 314-394-3081
www.travelsunrise.com
The Riggs family enjoying a day at the Kirkwood Farmers Market.
RIGGS Company:
Serving Kirkwood Since 1959
On any given day, there’s a good
chance you’ll run into a member of the
Riggs family – at the Kirkwood Farmer’s
Market, the library, the grocery store,
school, or in the community serving
others. That’s because just as the
Kirkwood area is home to you and your
family, it’s home for the Riggs family too.
“We’ve been doing business in these
neighborhoods since 1959 and have
served generations of families with their
home remodeling needs,” said Amie
Riggs, co-owner of RIGGS Company. “My
brother Bill and I see people we’ve worked
with every day. It’s like having a mini-
reunion with clients wherever we go.”
Those bonds have been formed as a
result of RIGGS’ values and commitment
to community. RIGGS is
well-known for its focus on
uncompromising quality and
excellence in designing and
remodeling homes. The team
also holds extensive knowledge of
codes, and municipal and historic
requirements that are applicable
333 Leffingwell Ave. • Kirkwood • 314-821-7646
www.RIGGSCompanySTL.com
employee in Overland Park, Kansas, and
eight part-time tour managers in St. Louis.
After the first tour to New York City
and Washington, D.C., in 1994, Sunrise
experienced rapid growth. Jim acted
as “tour manager” for every departure,
logging millions of miles and visiting
every state until the company began hiring
additional tour managers in 2000.
Robertson enjoys finding unique places
and restaurants for customers. A frequent
question from travelers is “How did you
ever find that place?”
Brent derives great satisfaction in
being with travelers when they experience
a destination for the first time. Kristen
enjoys the challenge of making sure the
tour calendar features enough variety to
satisfy both repeat and new customers.
Sunrise’s motor coach “happy hours”
with soda, juice, beer and wine on travel
days set Sunrise apart from
the competition. Customers
also say that included
hotels and meals on Sunrise
vacations are much better
than the competition.
to many homes in this area.
“RIGGS understands the uniqueness
of the market here in Kirkwood and
Webster,” said Amie Riggs. “We know
we’re not only building and preserving
this community, but we’re also helping
homeowners take advantage of increasing
their property values through renovation.
“We guide clients to help them
make wise decisions when it comes to
remodeling their kitchens, bathrooms,
and interior living spaces, or doing
second-story additions, room additions,
historic renovations or whatever
remodeling needs they may have.”
It is this level of knowledge, commit-
ment to excellence and service that have
made RIGGS a leader in remodeling for
59 years, earning them industry
awards and local honors, includ-
ing a Better Business Bureau
TORCH award and numerous
Homer awards.
To learn more, contact Amie
Riggs at 314-821-7646 or visit
RIGGSCompanySTL.com.
From left: Lulu Bay, Matt Bay, Meera Bay and dogs Danny and Bo.
Find High-Quality, Hand-Knotted Rugs
At Ageless Rug Treasures
Ageless Rug Treasures has been selling
hand-knotted rugs in Webster Groves
since 1997. Owner Matthew Bay runs the
business, along with his mother, Marynell,
and his wife, Lulu.
“You will always be assisted by a family
member,” he said.
Bay fell into the rug trade shortly after
college when he happened to pass a rug
gallery.
“I was immediately struck by
lightning,” Bay said. “The glowing colors,
spectacular designs, even the smell of
wool captivated me. I asked for a job and
received one doing the manual labor.”
After working at the store for several
years, “I took the plunge and opened my
own gallery.”
Ageless Rug Treasures specializes in
high-quality, hand-knotted
rugs in a wide range of
colors, patterns and styles
from classic to casual to
contemporary. It can take
two or three weavers as long
as six to eight months to
create one 8- by 10-foot rug.
14 N. Gore Ave. • Webster Groves • 314-918-9256
www.agelessrugs.com
Tony and Katie Mackenzie with Hudson, 4, and London, 2.
Exercise At Home
With GYMGUYZ
Tony and Katie Mackenzie are using their
passion for fitness to help others achieve
their fitness goals through their business,
GYMGUYZ Mid St. Louis County.
GYMGUYZ offers in-home personal
training, yoga, group training and corporate
fitness.
The couple started the business because
the uniqueness of bringing the gym expertise
to those who struggle to find the time or are
uncomfortable in a gym setting appealed to
them.
The business is now celebrating its
second anniversary.
“We opened our GYMGUYZ location
in July of 2016 servicing Mid-St. Louis
County (Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Ladue
and Town & Country). In August 2017, we
expanded to Creve Coeur and Chesterfield,”
said Katie Mackenzie. “We have grown
from a staff of one trainer and ourselves to a
team of six personal trainers and three yoga
instructors.”
With GYMGUYZ, clients don’t need
to worry about
314-526-0600
www.GYMGUYZ.com/midstl
15
“Building inventory is very expensive
and requires years of time,” Bay said.
Over the years his business has not
only grown, but it has also changed. Bay
first stocked primarily traditional rugs.
Now he offers “just about any style one
could dream of.”
At first just a few interior designers
patronized the shop. Now a large part
of the business is with designers. And
customers can view the inventory on the
Ageless Rug Treasures website.
Bay enjoys the challenge of selecting
gorgeous rugs that meet his quality
standards.
“While known for fine rugs, we also
stock rugs to accommodate any budget.”
he said.
Customers tell Bay that no one
else has the selection of
rugs, in quantity as well as
uniqueness and beauty, that
he does. Customers also
appreciate the opportunity
to take a rug home for a one-
night trial before making a
decision.
equipment.
“We carry over 300 pieces of equipment
in our van,” said Mackenzie.
She noted that no space is too small for a
workout and prices are similar to what one
would pay at a gym.
Since opening GYMGUYZ, the
Mackenzies have discovered how their
service has changed people’s lives.
“We go on a journey with a client to help
support them in reaching their goals,” said
Mackenzie. “For some it is weight loss, others
to build strength and others to recover from
an injury or illness.
“Regardless of why they are doing it, we
customize their program to get them there,”
she said of her clients.
Clients appreciate their approach.
“Love GYMGUYZ! Katie has a great
group. I appreciate the non-judgmental help
and patience through it all,” said Rachel C.
“Anyone and everyone would do great with
their services.”
To get started, call or text to obtain a free
initial assessment.
16 Webster-Kirkwood Times July 27 – August 2, 2018
Steve Erken, CFP®, Principal
Maxele Advisors Strives For Exceptional
Client Experience as a Fee-Only Advisor
Certified Financial Planner® Steve Erken,
founder and principal of Maxele Advisors, LLC,
easily spells out his philosophy: “When you
call, we are here. When you want something
done, we get it done. Have questions or needs
regarding any financial issue? We can help.”
Erken has over 29 years’ experience in
financial planning/wealth management. He
holds a Master of Business Administration from
Washington University, St. Louis.
Maxele Advisors, is a Registered
Investment Advisor that provides customized
wealth strategies, including asset and risk
management, financial and estate planning, all
with undivided loyalty to its clients.
“We do comprehensive planning, which
involves all aspects of our clients’ financial lives,
with a special emphasis on risk management,”
Erken said. “We have a limited number of
clients in order to provide this standard of
fiduciary care. We are a fee-only fiduciary. We
do not work for — or owe loyalty to — a bank,
insurance company or brokerage house. “Many
clients’ of brokerage
firms, insurance
companies or banks are
not aware of conflicts
that interfere with
providing undivided
loyalty,” he continued.
“These conflicts can
20 Allen Ave., Ste. 330 • Webster Groves • 314-961-1850
steve@maxeleadvisors.com • www.maxeleadvisors.com
Teri Nicely
RedKey Realty’s Teri Nicely:
Kirkwood Real Estate Expert
Teri Nicely, or the “Kirkwood Real
Estate Expert” as she’s come to be
known, has called Kirkwood home for
the last 20 years.
As a resident herself, she loves
Kirkwood and is personally invested
in it. Living in Kirkwood has given Teri
the edge when it comes to knowing the
market trends.
Nicely who is currently the #1
Individual Agent at the #1 Independent
Real Estate Agency in St. Louis, takes
great pride in helping clients through
the buying and selling process from
start to finish.
When preparing a client’s home for
sale, Teri’s expertise in recommending
and organizing stagers and professional
contractors is invaluable. Her sound
advice and top-
notch negotiation
skills will help a
home sell quickly
for top dollar.
10333 Clayton Road • Frontenac • 314-707-1468
www.nicelyhomes.com
affect fees, recommendations, and even the
direction of the financial plan. Oftentimes, we
offer a second opinion that in many cases leads
to being engaged by the prospective client.”
Additionally, Erken advises that individuals
should have access to a fee-only, fiduciary
advisor, in conjunction with their other sources.
“Utilizing a fee-only advisor to supplement
one’s existing source can actually be very
affordable on an ongoing or annual basis. It
never hurts to have a second set of eyes.”
Erken left his previous firm to work
exclusively for his clients. He strives for
transparency so clients know exactly how much
and for what they are paying. Most clients have
been with him for 15 to 25 years. In most cases,
the firm’s services encompass all the client’s
needs. But Maxele also provides targeted
services that address a single need, such as
college funding or investing geared toward
specific assets.
Erken’s wife, Lisa, came up with the name
Maxele by combining the names of their two
dogs - Max and Belle.
Erken, who lives in
Webster Groves with his
wife and three children,
said Maxele’s objective “is
®
to delight the client with
exceptional service and
results.”
Teri has been teaching and
practicing yoga for over 15 years. She
takes those skills she’s learned there
all the way to the closing table. Her
calm and confident demeanor combats
the often stressful process of buying
and selling, helping her clients to stay
relaxed and make clearer decisions.
Teri also volunteers with the
organization, Rock Steady Boxing. Rock
Steady works with individuals with
Parkinson’s disease to improve balance,
flexibility, strength and coordination
through boxing while also building
friendships and social support with the
Parkinson’s community.
Teri and her husband Gary enjoy
spending time with their rescue
dog Coco, traveling and connecting
with friends and
neighbors. They
have also enjoyed
renovating and
preserving small
Kirkwood homes.
From left: Rick Redington Sr., Rob Hurd, Steve Harris, Robert Menzel, Nathan Alivernia, Jeff
Redington, Lane Darby, Nick Dodge, Timothy Moore, Ronald Rodgers, William Baumruk, Baily.
J.E. Redington: Hometown Plumbers
for Residences New and Old
Generations of satisfied customers can
tell you: a plumbing company doesn’t stay
in business for 89 years unless it’s doing
quality work.
J.E. Redington Plumbing Company
was founded in 1929 when Kirkwood was
still developing as a suburb, but the origi-
nal owner’s grandsons say that the needs
of its citizens have remained the same.
“There have been changes in trends and
city codes and that keeps us busy. But our
quality standard has always been to only
do work and use products that we would
want in our own homes,” said Jeffrey
Redington, who co-owns the business with
partner Richard Redington.
We are very busy doing all types of
projects in both city and county for quality
contractors. The projects range from addi-
tions to Blues City Deli, Hi-Pointe Theater,
City Museum and custom homes through-
out the county. As always our simple ser-
J.E. REDINGTON CO.
“Your Hometown Plumber Since 1929”
639 Leffingwell Ave. • Kirkwood • 965-3200
Russ Scott & Terrance “Scottie” Scott.
Scott-Lee Heating Exceeds Customers’
Needs With Quality Service, Fair Price
By providing quality service at a fair
price, Scott-Lee Heating Company has
grown from four employees in 1978 to 80
today.
Thanks to that philosophy, business
increased to the point in 2003 that the
heating and cooling company moved to its
current larger location.
Scott-Lee maintains, services and
installs standard air-conditioning
and heat-pump systems, as well as
geothermal, mini-split, rooftop and
others for residential and commercial
customers.
The Scott-Lee story began in 1978
when Terrance Scott bought out the
assets of his employer, who was retiring.
“We now offer a very diverse list of
services that can meet and exceed our
clients’ needs,” said Russ Scott, who owns
the company with his father
Terrance. “Our industry
is much more technical
today and requires a huge
emphasis on continuing
education and training.”
11010 Gravois Industrial Court • St. Louis
314-756-9444 • scottleeheating.com
vice is very busy so we suggest calling
ahead to get things scheduled.
The experienced staff at J.E. Redington
is an important part of their success. Team
members range from 10 to 30 years on the
job with the company, and letters from
satisfied clients confirm their exceptional
work:
“We were very nervous when we were
told we had busted pipes and weren’t sure
who to hire to do the job. We are very
happy we chose your family. What a relief
to know the job was put in professional
hands!” said Tina S. of Sunset Hills.
Jeffrey said this kind of response is
what makes him grateful to carry on the
legacy of the family business.
“My favorite part of the job is hearing
the wonderful stories that customers share
with me about the services performed by
my father, Jack, or my grandfather, J.E.,”
he said.
Scott-Lee’s talented and dedicated
employees are its best asset and are a
great source of satisfaction for the Scotts.
“We have a large percentage who
spend their entire career with us and stay
here for 20 or 30 years,” said Russ Scott.
Scott-Lee is constantly searching for
the best ways to better serve its clients,
always relying on training, education and
community involvement.
“The many word-of-mouth referrals
received shows us that our efforts are well
worth the result,” Russ Scott said.
Clients praise Scott-Lee for its quality
service at a fair price, its employees, its
diligence in ensuring clients are satisfied
and the company’s long and stable history.
“Often when consumers are polled
they are asked (above all else) ‘would you
recommend this company to your friends
and family,’ and the answer
would be a resounding ‘most
definitely,’” said a satisfied
residential customer from
Ballwin.
July 27 – August 2, 2018 Webster-Kirkwood Times
From left: Bob and Gerhard Wanninger.
G&W Meat & Bavarian Style Sausage:
A St. Louis Tradition For 53 Years
After 53 years, the slogan still stands:
“You can’t beat G&W meat.” G&W Meat &
Bavarian Style Sausage Co. was founded
in 1965 by German immigrant brothers
Helmut and Henry Wanninger and their
partner Otto Gummerscheimer. They used
recipes from the Wanninger family butcher
shop in Regensburg, Germany.
The wholesale and retail sausage com-
pany has been providing “the best brats and
sausages in St. Louis” at the same location
since its founding.
The founders’ sons, cousins Bob and
Gerhard Wanninger, began working at the
shop in high school and took over the busi-
ness in the early 1990s. The cousins have
grown the shop to include other popular
sausages such as Cajun andouille, chorizo
and various flavors of landjager sticks.
G&W has provided the Grant’s Farm
brats for more than 40 years
and is a featured item at the
AB Biergarten as well, and
gives away free Busch beer
to its own waiting custom-
ers. G&W also makes the
salsiccia and bratwurst that
4828 Parker Ave. • St. Louis • 352-5066
www.gwsausage.com
From left: Ryan Whittington and Kit Whittington.
For Dignified Care With Compassion
Count On Seniors Home Care
Seniors Home Care is celebrating its
31st year of providing professional and
compassionate in-home elder care.
Kit Whittington started the
business in 1987 when she couldn’t find
adequate, dependable care for her aging
grandmother. Now a registered nurse with
a bachelor of science degree in nursing,
Whittington quit her corporate job and
personally cared for her grandmother
until she died. Then she vowed to start a
company that hired, trained and retained
dependable staff to match with clients of
all ages.
Whittington and her company enact
her vision of making “home the best place
to live” by providing daily living services.
Seniors Home Care provides a
full range of in-home assistance from
companionship and homemaker services
to transportation for doctor visits and
errands to nutrition monitoring, to
personal care and skilled
nursing care.
“Although Seniors
Home Care was founded
for seniors, we serve all age
groups,” Whittington said.
504 Marshall Ave. • Webster Groves • 314-962-2666
www.seniorshomecare.com
Gus’ Pretzels wraps up for its “bratzel sand-
wiches.” And for the fourth year, G&W is the
official bratwurst for the St. Louis FC soccer
team. Look for G&W brats on the menu at
the concession stands and the G&W trailer.
Ballpark Village patrons can find G&W
sausages at Bud Brew House and Cardinal
Nation. Many retail locations in St. Louis
also carry G&W sausages including all Dier-
bergs and Straubs.
G&W also offers individual deer process-
ing for hunters, who get their own venison
back, Mel Wanninger said.
G&W is still a family affair. Gerhard
Wanninger’s sister Monica has been a prod-
uct line worker since 1998, and Bob Wann-
inger’s wife, Mel, joined the staff as market-
ing manager in 2009. The original owners’
grandchildren all have worked in the busi-
ness. “So we have fourth-generation sau-
sagemeisters in the making,”
said Mel Wanninger.
“I love spreading the
word about our hidden gem
of a business,” Wanninger
said.
Ryan Whittington, Kit’s son, was
named chief executive officer in December
2017. This family business is dedicated
to helping other families by providing
dignified care with compassion.
“It is humbling to be serving our third
generation of families,” Kit Whittington
said.
The office staff is on call 24/7. The
care team includes registered nurses,
care coordinators and trained caregivers.
With a staff of more than 150 caregivers
of varying skills and abilities, Seniors
Home Care can match a caregiver with
nearly every client need. All caregivers
pursue ongoing training in classes and
one-on-one sessions and are required to
participate in a background screening and
random drug testing.
Clients appreciate how Seniors Home
Care matches staff to the clients’ wants
and needs; that the caregivers love their
jobs; and that the office staff
acts quickly to serve the
clients.
From left: Mike Dill, Josh Cernich, Ryan Cernich, Nicole Cernich, Susan Cernich (holding grandson Logan
Dill), Paul Cernich (holding grandson Ronan Dill), Mark Thompson, Terri Thompson, Trevor Zink and Nina
Thompson. (absent: Rachel (Cernich) Dill and Brody Zink.)
Sparkling Service By M&P Window
Washing And Gutter Cleaning, Inc.
When was the last time you had your
windows washed or your gutters cleaned?
Why not let the professionals at M&P
Window Washing and Gutter Cleaning,
Inc. get on that ladder for you?
Owners Mark Thompson and Paul
Cernich have been partners in their
residential window washing and gutter
cleaning business since 1983. They first
met when both worked at a Denny’s
restaurant as teenagers, and have became
lifelong friends.
Mark has lived on the same street
in Webster Groves his entire life. He is
married to Terri, and together they have
three children: Brody, Trevor and Nina.
Paul lives in Fenton with his wife
Susan, and they are the parents of Josh,
Ryan, Nicole and Rachel Cernich Dill
(husband Mike). Grandparents to twins
Ronan and Logan Dill.
Both Mark and Paul are proud of
the relationships they’ve built with their
regular customers.
“We appreciate
our clients who
refer other
clients… that is the
best compliment
868 Atalanta • Webster Groves • 968-1356
From left: Jill Oge, Jeanne Humphrey, Annie Higgins, Jane Torretta, Joseph Grimaud,
Ellie Puricelli, Madison Dodd, Anna Proctor. Not pictured in photo: Kathleen Mee.
Watson Pointe Dental Marks 107 Years
Of Caring, State-Of-The-Art Dentistry
The year 2018 marks the 107th year in
practice for Watson Pointe Dental.
Dr. Joseph S. Grimaud continues the
family tradition started in 1911 by his
grandfather, Dr. Vincent Grimaud. Dr. Joe’s
father, Dr. James C. Grimaud, joined the
practice in 1938 and retired in 1988 after
50 years of dentistry. Dr. Joe joined the
practice in 1985. Dr. Joe is pleased to have
four family members (plus three honorary
members) working in his office.
Much has changed in dentistry over
the past 106 years, and “technology has
made dentistry much easier and more
comfortable for patients,” said Dr. Joe.
Watson Pointe Dental uses such
technologies as digital X-rays, intra-oral
cameras and single visit, all-porcelain
restorations and crowns. Most recently
Watson Pointe Dental has been using Oral
ID, the latest in fluorescent oral cancer
detection.
Although new
technology is an
important feature of
the dental office, the
8537 Watson Road • Webster Groves
314-963-2000
17
ever.”
“Over the years, we’ve had the
opportunity to see families grow,” said
Paul. “Now we clean windows and gutters
for our clients’ sons and daughters.
“With only the two of us on the job
site, customers don’t have to worry about
having several different people in and out
of their home,” he added. “Most of our
clients don’t even have to be home for us to
do our job.”
M&P Window Washing has been an
Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner
for the past 9 years. This recognition is
based on achieving and maintaining a
Superior service rating on Angie’s List
since 2007. The company is fully insured,
and offers reasonable rates and free
estimates.
“We do business with many different
types of people, from professionals in
the NHL, to self-employed individuals
like ourselves,” said Mark. “They all have
the same thing
in common –
their time and
everything in their
home is valuable
to them.”
atmosphere remains friendly, warm and
comfortable. Patients are offered fresh
coffee and tea in the relaxing reception
room, comfortable pillows, cozy blankets
and warm, lemon-scented towelettes
following treatment.
Prevention is still a top priority. An
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
cure.
“This old saying was never more true
than in dentistry,” said Dr. Joe. “Our
highly skilled dental hygienists customize
treatment and home care instructions for
each of our patients.”
Dr. Joe takes his 21st-century skills
to Nepal each October. He treks in the
Himalayan Mountains with the Karma
Thalo Foundation to deliver dental care to
the Nepalese living in remote villages. Dr.
Joe encourages individuals to “like” the
Karma Thalo Foundation on Facebook.
Stop by Watson
Pointe Dental for a visit
or a tour of the office.
New patients are always
welcome.
18 Webster-Kirkwood Times July 27 – August 2, 2018

Visit Brewers Flooring at 6 Meramec Valley Plaza in Valley Park.

ProCraft Fine Cabinet & Woodwork:
Old-Fashioned Customer Service
ProCraft Fine Cabinet & Woodwork
is a full-service remodeler that offers
custom kitchen cabinets, bathroom
vanities, book cases, media centers,
bars and closets. ProCraft also offers
several standard and semi-custom
cabinet brands for choices at every
budget level.
John D. Cox started ProCraft as a
remodeling contractor.
“I acquired a custom-cabinet
building business after having 15 years
in remodeling,” Cox said. “Then I could
also offer my customers high-quality,
locally-built, custom-crafted cabinets
at a great price.”
ProCraft has a design studio on
Manchester Road where homeowners
can choose cabinets, as well as
quartz, granite, wood and laminate
counter tops, back-splash tile, floor
tile, decorative
hardware, under-
cabinet lighting
and Onyx bathroom products.
At ProCraft, making customers
happy is as important as offering
quality products. ProCraft prides itself
on offering old-fashioned customer
service, with free in-home consultation
and free design services. The company
has been presented with the Best Of
Houzz award for Service, three years in
a row from Houzz®, the leading online
home remodeling and design resource.
Customer reviews echo that
sentiment.
“From the minute I met with John
from ProCraft, I was confident that his
team would deliver the highest quality
product with attention to customer
service,” said Kristin Painter of
Kirkwood. “He held that confidence all
the way through. I can’t imagine how I
could be more pleased – my kitchen is a
livable, functional
work of art.”
Since 1982, Brewer’s Flooring Treats
Customers With Honesty & Respect
Brewer’s Flooring has been in business
since 1982 and is still owned and operated
by the Brewer family: Dan, Linda, Mike
and Kristen. All are experts in the flooring
industry.
“We are knowledgeable of our products
and we know how a customer wants to be
treated,” Dan said. “When you enter our
showroom, you are first very impressed
with our displays and selection with
everything from the entry-level products
to the most unique and finest in the
industry.”
At Brewer’s, there are no high
pressure sales tactics used, no tricks or
gimmicks such as free this and free that,
and no inflated prices to then offer huge
discounts.
“We still run our business the same as
when we opened our doors 36 years ago,”
Dan said. “We treat every customer with
honesty and respect, have competitive
prices, professional installation and are
the best in our industry with customer
service and satisfaction.”
Even though customers have probably
seen Brewer’s ads throughout the years,
the company takes great pride in the fact
that most of its business is still generated
by word-of-mouth referrals.
So, for those looking for new flooring
— whether it be carpet, tile, vinyl,
ceramic, hardwood or luxury vinyl tiles
— stop by Brewer’s Flooring showroom
for an experience unmatched by the
competition. For those also looking
for new window treatments, Brewer’s
Flooring carries Hunter Douglas Window
Treatments.
“We do a lot more than just flooring.
We also do kitchen backsplashes, tub
and shower enclosures, interior doors,
baseboards, countertops and much more.”

11742 Manchester Road • Des Peres • 314-394-0972 6 Meramec Valley Plaza • Valley Park • 636-225-8350
www.procraftcabinets.com brewersflooring.com

Klaus Bank and Jill Butler.

RedKey Realty Focuses On St. Louis Clients At The Highest Level

Since its beginnings in 2012, RedKey
Realty Leaders has grown to the No.
1 independent real estate company in
St. Louis.
“St. Louis real estate is dominated
by large national franchises,” said
Jill Butler, owner of RedKey Realty
Leaders. “In 2012, I left a large national
franchise company and wanted to create
an independent company focused only
on serving our St. Louis clients and
community at the highest level.
“We brought together some of the top
real estate agents in St. Louis to create
an innovative company which offers
concierge service to all our clients,” Butler
said. “We now have two offices, 175 agents
and are the No. 1 independent real estate
company in St. Louis.”
Specializing in residential real estate,
RedKey works to find the right buyer or
seller for homes, condominiums, land or
new construction.
Instrumental to the growth, broker
Klaus Bank has been with the company
since it’s inception.
RedKey continues to use high-tech
tools to offer personalized service.
“Currently inventory is an issue. There
are more buyers than houses and it can
be tough to find a home,” Butler said. “We
will create a customized plan for each
buyer to find his or her dream home –
often before it comes on the market.”
That plan uses a combination of high-
tech tools, personal relationships, profes-
sional networks,
etc.
C l i e n t s
comment on
RedKey’s tenacity
in working through
any challenges to help them reach their
goals.
“We are committed to our clients and
strive to always focus on love, service and
fun!” Butler said.
Butler said she is inspired by her team
and agents every day.
“We are privileged to live and work
in St. Louis and my agents serve our
communities in many ways,” she said.
Butler highlighted their work each
month with RedKey’s Random Acts of
Kindness initiative which was launched
this year. The program promotes
RedKey’s mission of love and service in
the community.
Each month, an
assigned Random
Acts of Kindness team
leader and a group
of colleagues fulfill
random acts of kindness for different
groups.
In April, a team raised funds for
Saweraa, a St. Louis organization that
provides support to women from South
Asian countries who are victims of
domestic violence. The team held a raffle
for tickets to a multi-course dinner of
authentic South Asian dishes. The dinner
was prepared by team leader Anu Kabra.
In May, a team held a fundraiser for the
Mary Culver Home For Visually Impaired
Women in Kirkwood. Proceeds were
used, in part, to create gift baskets for
the residents. Team members delivered
baskets around Mother’s Day and also
visited with the residents.
The initiative continued in June when
a team served the community by raising
funds for the Coalition for Animal Rescue
& Education, a no-kill shelter.

10333 Clayton Road • Frontenac • 314-692-7200 • www.redkeystlouis.com

July 27 – August 2, 2018 Webster-Kirkwood Times
Tom Streib
Streib Company Foundation Built On
Strength Of Its Team & Great Customers
With one man, a truck and a home
office in Shrewsbury, Tom Streib started
Streib Company.
“I started in the trade right out of high
school in 1995 with a dream and a passion
for business,” said owner Streib. “Gaining
years of experience and focusing on the
vision, I took the leap of faith in 2003 and
Streib became official in 2004.
“Today, we are 80-plus people in
the business and headquartered in
our 18,000-square-foot building in
Crestwood. We’ve called this home since
2015,” he continued.
Streib offers electric, media and
security contracting.
“From repairing the smallest electrical
problem to wiring your entire home or
office, we’ve got the team to perform it
all,” said Streib.
That includes boosting a home’s wi-fi,
installing smart-
home audio or
video, and designing
and building a of excellence in our
full smart-home
9225 Watson Industrial Park • Crestwood
314-487-7474 • www.streibco.com
From left: Hannah, Jessica, K.C., Dr. Strohmeyer, Ann, Debbie & Katie
Matthew F. Strohmeyer D.D.S. Provides
Caring Dentistry in Brentwood
The Family Dental Practice of Matthew F.
Strohmeyer, D.D.S. offers comprehensive oral
health care, including cosmetic procedures and
patient education. Dr. Strohmeyer sees children
of all ages, senior citizens and everyone in
between.
“We are continually building on our solid
foundation established 12 years ago,” Dr.
Strohmeyer said. “We are always striving
to offer the healthiest and highest quality
dentistry. That means adding procedures,
products and attention to detail that keep
patients happy and healthy.
“We are excited to announce that we are in
the process of remodeling the office and can’t
wait for everyone to see all the new features.
We will remain in the same great location. Our
changes will bring newer technology, which will
fulfill our ongoing commitment to provide the
best dentistry that 2018 has to offer. It will also
provide a better layout to enhance our patients’
experience and will allow for more timely
scheduling of cleanings.”
The staff includes office coordinator,
Ann; registered dental hygienists, K.C.
and Hannah; receptionist, Debbie; and
dental assistants, Jessica and Katie. Dr.
Strohmeyer’s wife, Jill, is the bookkeeper.
Patients like the office’s relaxed, friendly
8764 Manchester, Ste. 200 • Brentwood • 314-968-2483
www.strohmeyerdental.com
experience. The company also handles
home security from monitored security
systems to cameras and door-access
control.
While the size of the business
has changed, Streib Company is still
passionate about the consistency in the
delivery of its product.
“When we were smaller, this was
easily communicated throughout the
company,” Streib said. ”As we grow, we
have learned to develop more effective
ways to communicate and deliver the
Streib brand.
“It is the Streib family that continues
to be our solid foundation on which this
company is built – from the Streib team
to our great customers,” Streib said.
“Continuing to listen to our great team,
we are always challenging ourselves
to refine the process and improve the
product so that
our customers can
expect consistency
brand.”
atmosphere, plus the personal attention, the
high quality of dentistry, honesty and attention
to detail. One patient wrote:
“I have a lot of dental issues and I’ve never
had them taken care of better than here. My
problems are always fixed, I’m given great
advice for preventing future problems, and the
entire staff is courteous and friendly!”
Dr. Strohmeyer said he and his team care
so much about their patients and provide them
with the best care possible.
“Whether it is a routine checkup, painful
emergency or a cosmetic procedure, all patients
will leave feeling and looking better.,” he said.
“We would be honored to be your oral health
care providers.
“We are currently accepting new patients
and we always appreciate referrals,” he added.
For more information, visit their
website, www.strohmeyerdental.com,
or like Dr. Strohmeyer on Facebook.
Matthew F. Strohmeyer, DDS, LLC
Family Dental Practice
Matthew F. Strohmeyer, DDS, LLC
Family Dental Practice
From left: Judy Lemon, Charlene Gieseman and Barry Bornstein.
Show Me Blinds & Shutters:
Small Business With Big Values
Whether shopping for a single
window treatment, redecorating an
entire house or seeking the solution to
a complex design challenge, Show Me
Blinds & Shutters in Kirkwood, a gallery
store for the Hunter- Douglas brand,
can help.
Show Me Blinds has been offering
sales and installation on a wide range of
window treatments since 1996.
Veteran design consultant Charlene
Gieseman can help customers select
from limitless combinations of color,
texture, fabrics and
function during a free
home consultation.
Every order is custom
designed, measured and
made.
933 S. Kirkwood Road • Kirkwood • 314-909-1177
Monday–Thursday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
www.showmeblinds.com
Kathy Evans and Rick Miller.
Your Life, On Paper: “Write For You”
Chronicles Family Stories
Since 2001, Kirkwood resident Kathy
M. Evans has been a “personal biographer,”
writing memoirs, biographies and
autobiographies through her business “Write
for You” Life Stories.
Clients wish to put their life stories on
paper and pass them down to children and
grandchildren. The stories are custom bound
in privately published books in leather, cloth,
lithowrap case binding or soft cover.
Evans’ business is a family affair, with her
father, Richard E. Miller, doing genealogy and
proofreading and her daughter, Grace Evans,
an English teacher, editing during the summer.
“I started ‘Write for You’ Life Stories
because it brought together three powerful
interests: a deep curiosity about people’s life
journeys, a previous career that involved
working with elders, and a lifelong avocation
of writing,” Evans said.
In the early days,
the business was a one-
man band. Evans did the
interviewing, transcribing,
writing, editing, layout and
proofreading. Over time,
314-740-8859 • kathymevans.com
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Show Me Blinds was one of the
first Hunter Douglas Gallery® stores
established in the United States over 20
years ago. All Hunter-Douglas products
are made in the U.S.A.
The connection with the well-known
Hunter-Douglas brand gives the store
the aura of a “small business with big
values.”
Customers love that Show Me Blinds
is a small family business in Kirkwood.
For the staff, the best aspect of their
work is seeing homeowners’ excitement
after their new window
treatments have been
installed.
Customer satisfac-
tion is the most impor-
tant part of the busi-
ness!
she learned to subcontract some aspects of the
job to experts. The business also has become
more digitized, allowing her to use top notch
editors across the country.
“We now know that families are
strengthened by understanding their own
history,” Evans said. “We no longer gather
around the fire at night telling our stories.
Families are scattered, and writing down the
stories allows us to share them with loved
ones, wherever they are. It helps our children
and grandchildren to know that they’re part of
something bigger.”
“Everyone has a story, no exceptions,” she
said.
For a story, Evans meets with clients on
their home turf a few times a month to talk
about their lives. She sorts out the chronology
and adds historical context and family photos.
She’s written more than
40 life stories, chronicling
the lives of a presidential
cousin, a rocket scientist’s
wife, a British war bride,
Battle of the Bulge
veterans and many others.
20 Webster-Kirkwood Times July 27 – August 2, 2018

The Reel World Movie & DVD Reviews by Kent Tentschert & Lynn Venhaus
Movie questions or comments? reelworld@timesnewspapers.com

Mission: Impossible – Fallout Eighth Grade

Kent’s Grade: A Lynn’s Grade: A Lynn’s Grade: A
Genre: Action/Adventure/Thriller Genre: Comedy
Rated: PG-13 for violence and intense sequences of action, Rated: R for language and some sexual material.
and for brief strong language.

THE PLOT:
After a failed mission, IMF Agent Ethan Hunt
(Tom Cruise) is blamed for a massive, nuclear terrorist
attack on the world’s religious centers.
With three more plutonium cores up for grabs,
Hunt and his IMF team are tasked with their recovery.
Yet, three other organizations are willing to cross any
line to get their hands on this destructive material,
creating a mission for Hunt that seems virtually
impossible.
KENT’S TAKE:
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” is the sixth film in
this popular franchise and has found its sweet spot in
its newest installment. The movie is gritty, sobering
and balanced with a perfect pinch of humor.
The genius behind this layered, yet easy-to-follow
story is writer/director Christopher McQuarrie.
McQuarrie captures viewers with emotional
characters they can care about. He then pummels
them with outstanding action, finishing with
momentous twists that set the story afire.
Cruise gives his best performance in years. Henry
Cavil (as August Walker) is a great dichotomy for
Hunt and Rebecca Ferguson’s Ilsa Faust continues her
strong role as Hunt’s Mi6 equal.
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” finds all the pieces
falling into place as the “fallout” of Hunt’s initial
mission launches an unforgettable summer adventure.
LYNN’S TAKE:
Fasten your seat belts because “Mission: Impossible
– Fallout” is one nail-biting ride – the sixth and best
one yet.
Writer/director Christopher McQuarrie builds
non-stop suspense in a smartly constructed story and
pulls off an incredibly daring spectacle with hairpin
turns. The visual effects are jaw-dropping, going
further than ever, and the globe-trotting camera work
is dazzling. It’s all tied together with Lorne Balfa’s
bracing score.
This latest sequel builds on what happened in
“Rogue Nation,” bringing back British agent Ilsa Faust
(Rebecca Ferguson) and villain Solomon Lane (Sean
Harris).
At 56, Tom Cruise remains a heroic Ethan Hunt,
hell-bent on saving the world. And whoa, can he run.
New is a less wooden Henry Cavill playing a hot-
shot thorn in Hunt’s side. Ever-sharp Alec Baldwin is
a top official.
The tight IMF team conveys its customary caring
and chemistry, and that genuine heart and humor sets
this franchise apart. Layer by layer, this is so far the
best action-suspense non-superhero blockbuster of
the year.
THE PLOT:
Introverted teenage girl Kayla is trying to make it
through her last days of “Eighth Grade” and advance to
high school, where she hopes someone finally
recognizes that she is the coolest girl in the world.
LYNN’S TAKE:
Just as the title implies, “Eighth Grade” is a “Whack
a Mole!” minefield through a most awkward year.
Writer-director Bo Burnham, a 27-year-old stand-
up comedian who had a modest resume of TV and
movie credits before this stunning breakout turn,
strikes a universal chord with this raw and real coming-
of-age comedy.
Firmly rooted in modern culture, the movie depicts
a typical young suburban teen life. The screen-staring,
earbud-wearing Kayla isolates herself from her well-
meaning, exasperated single dad Mark, with reliable
character actor Josh Hamilton giving a genuinely
affecting performance.
Desperately trying to fit in, the gawky Kayla has
painful social interactions at school, a birthday party,
with boys, and at the mall. In a remarkably authentic
portrayal, Elsie Fisher conveys every range of feeling
that hormone-ranging age-bracket undergoes.
Burnham takes the familiar and examines it with a
keen eye. He accurately captures the horror of going
into the lion’s den of the affluent mean girl’s birthday
pool party.
With its quiet moments and resonating truths,
“Eighth Grade” heads to the top of the teen movie class.

From left: Liz Miller, Julie Malloy, Katie Kemper, Jill Stokke, Amy Guignon, John Jackson, Jennifer Hollander,
Amy Kell, Colleen Rohm, Colleen Reisenbichler. Not pictured: Laura Carpenter.

Friends & Neighbors First: John Jackson
Neighborhood Real Estate’s Philosophy
At John Jackson Neighborhood Real
Estate, clients are so much more than that.
The company puts it this way: “We
treat our clients, both new and old, as
our prospective neighbors and friends.
They’re the very same people we see in
carpool lines, run into at the grocery store
and pop in to our office to say hello and we
love that.”
For many in Kirkwood, Webster
Groves and Glendale, John Jackson
Neighborhood Real Estate is the firm that
everyone seems to know. The company’s
agents work as a tight-knit collaborative
team in the neighborhoods they love — the
same places many of them grew up and
started their own families.
For John Jackson, the company’s
founder, this neighborhood specific
approach offers in-depth,
street-by-street expertise
that enables them to buy
or sell homes at the best
price possible. Add cutting-
edge marketing technology
and a commitment to old-
fashioned service, and it’s
nearly impossible to beat in any real estate
transaction.
The company believes deeply that
relationships are the foundation of its
business, and it shows: more than 70
percent of its business comes from
referrals from other happy clients, many of
whom remain friends long after the sale.
Why does that matter? Because “friends
don’t let friends make mistakes when it
comes to real estate,” said Jackson.
It’s a philosophy he developed early in
his career while working at other big-box
real estate companies. For Jackson and his
experienced crew, real estate is personal.
“Everyone here knows that buying your
home is most likely the biggest financial
transactions most people will ever make,”
Jackson concluded. “That’s why we take
the time to help every client
make the right decisions,
every time.”
The result?
“We get to work with people
we love, doing work we
love to do,” Jackson said.
“What’s better than that?”
ENT Now Provides Walk-In Medical
Care For Ear, Nose & Throat Needs
To provide quick access for ear, nose
and throat care, Sound Health Services
Otolaryngology physicians started ENT
Now in May 2017.
“More than half of medical needs
treated at urgent care are ENT (ear, nose
and throat) related,” said Dave Hinkle with
ENT Now. “ENT Now has the equipment
and trained professionals who can treat
those needs.”
The facility is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Monday through Friday and on Saturday, 8
a.m. to 1 p.m.
ENT Now provides services including
acute management of all ear, nose and
throat issues by ENT-trained nurse
practitioners. This includes ear wax
removal; simple nose bleeds; removal of
foreign bodies from ears and nose; strep,
mono and influenza testing; hearing tests;
along with hearing aid evaluations and
services.
“We work to get
patients the right
care at the right place
at the right time,” said Hinkle. “Once
patients are diagnosed and treated for their
immediate needs, they are referred to their
primary care physician, pediatrician, ENT
physician or audiologist, as needed.”
Sound Health is the largest private
practice ENT group in the St. Louis area
with over 50 ENTs, audiologists and
other medical professionals serving the
community.
“We’ve said ‘you know our doctors,
but you may not know Sound Health,’”
said Hinkle. “People are familiar with our
doctors and their practices but they may
not know they are part of a larger group to
better meet community needs and provide
services like ENT Now.”
ENT Now has continued to grow as
people discover it.
“Patients frequently comment: ‘This
is great. Now that I know you are here, I’ll
come back, or send my
friends,’” Hinkle said.

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