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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2021

FEATURES 16 Making Dream Homes A Reality Lombardo Teams Specialize in Building New Residences to Fit Any Lifestyle Anywhere

22 Gathering Spots Transferring Winter's Indoor Comfort To Outdoor Coziness

26 Blind Ambition Offers Fashion and Function The Technology is What Intrigued Pam Sikes to Buy the Company

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30 Ahhh...This is the RV Life! Bill Thomas Camper Sales Has Helped Campers for 55 Years

16 DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Open House

22 Renovate & Refine 30 Road Trip 36 Trend Setter 38 Back Stage 40 Inspired By 42 Lifestyle Calendar 45 Realty Report 46 Local’s Choice

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Coping With A Pandemic — And Life — Through Art Chesterfield resident Maria Conley Knecht has been inspiring those who live and pass by the area near Chesterfield Pine with her colorful and varied chalk art drawings. She is available to create chalk murals on customers' personal property; email inquiries to mariaknecht83@gmail.com. She says she provides complimentary artwork to nonprofits or charity groups. Instagram@MariaCarmen.Artplay

No Shaving Equals Benefiting Hospitalized Children With Life-Threatening Illnesses Chesterfield Police Department officers recently presented a check to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for $7,580, which was the combined amount of money raised during the officers' "No-Shave November" event and matched by friends at Window World St. Louis. PHOTOS COURTESY OF CPD AND ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL.

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Celebrating Black History During February, Black History Month around the St. Louis metropolitan region was observed in a variety of ways, including virtual storytelling by African American authors via the Missouri History Museum; county libraries hosting online events; and the Metro Theater streaming a program to classes, virtual schools, homeschoolers, learning pods and youth organizations about how Cassius Clay become boxer Muhammad Ali.

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This contest typically culminates in an annual Woodchopper's Ball and awarding an associated traveling trophy. While this ball event wasn't held for 2020 due to COVID-19 public safety circumstances, Wildwood Mayor Jim Bowlin, in the spirit of being good neighbors, presented the trophy to Chesterfield Mayor Bob Nation. Wildwood had won the trophy during the past four years. The tug-of-war designation has been observed for about 16 years. The Woodchoppers Ball is an old country fair-type event. The local prize – a hatchet in a log – was designed and created by Bob Clausen, of Chesterfield.

SUBSTANTIAL PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP GOES TO MARQUETTE GRADUATE Marquette High 2020 graduate Olivia Heidbrink was one of five recipients of a $43,000 Presidential Scholarship recently awarded at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. Prior to her graduation from the Chesterfield-based high school, she was a deputy group commander of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, a concertmaster with the Chamber Orchestra and president of the school’s German Club. She was a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society. Additionally, Olivia served as a dance instructor with the Kinder Group of the German Cultural Society of St. Louis, and Rosenkönigin “Rose Queen” of the Youth Group of the German Cultural Society of St. Louis. She says she hopes to use her passion for mathematics and teaching in Southeast’s education programs, and to become a math teacher and help other students learn. Olivia is the daughter of Raymond Heidbrink and Marilyn Dodov Heidbrink, of Ballwin.

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AROUND TOWN

Where will the Road take you?

CHESTERFIELD IT FIRM AMONG FASTEST GROWING Chesterfield-based information technology and cyber-security firm Alliance Technology Partners was selected as one of the local fastest growing companies of 2020 by the St. Louis Business Journal. The privately held company ranked 31st on the list. Alliance Technology Partners received the nod reportedly due to exceptional sales growth from 2017 through 2019. To be considered, companies were required to be local, have a minimum of $1 million in annual revenue and show growth over the ranking period. Alliance experienced revenue growth of 63.74% over the measured time period. Based

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ONLINE MISSOURI FILM MEET UP SERIES AVAILABLE Free, online educational programs with networking components are being presented each month by the Missouri Film Office and the Missouri Motion Media Association. A recent workshop was entitled “SelfTape Auditions 101.” The topic for March 20 is a Film Festival Programmers Panel discussion. Check MOMMAOnline.com for a full schedule.

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LOMBARDO TEAMS SPECIALIZE IN BUILDING NEW RESIDENCES TO FIT ANY LIFESTYLE ANYWHERE

OPEN HOUSE

Making Dream Homes A Reality

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“A NEW HOME SHOULD BE MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO LIVE. IT’S A PLACE TO CREATE MEMORIES THAT LAST OUR WHOLE LIFETIMES.” BUILDING LUXURY, CUSTOM HOMES ON INDIVIDUAL SITES CHO-

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ensure high standards are met. Chris adds they offer new home

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warranties that provide customers with lasting peace of mind.

“A new home should be more than just a place to live. It’s a place

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to work with property owners who’ve been personally planning

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their dream home in detailed fashion on their perfect homesites,” says Chris Matteo, vice president of Anywhere Lombardo.

HOME DISCOVERY APPROACH

That’s why Chris and his colleagues offer their innovative

Whether someone is downsizing, needing more space, or is a first-

“Anywhere Lombardo” program. “We build your ultimate home,

time homebuyer, Lombardo homebuilding specialists guide custom-

whether it’s at a 50-acre farm in St. Charles County or a homesite

ers through their Home Discovery Process.

tucked away in your favorite part of St. Louis,” he explains.

“By understanding your family size, dynamic and lifestyle,

He encourages homebuyers to “dream big” by locating spots with

we recommend floor plans to fit the needs and lifestyle of your

great schools and amazing views to combine with Lombardo’s first-

family today and for years to come. We know we’ve done our

rate craftsmanship and flexibility to customize each home.

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Founded in 1961, Lombardo Homes’ teams indicate they established a reputation for homebuilding excellence by using high-quality

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“WE TREAT OUR ENTIRE TEAM LIKE FAMILY.”

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Chris assures that Lombardo Homes streamlines and simplifies home building

helping

customers

arrange financing, title insurance, closing services and selecting their options and upgrades. “On-your-lot-homebuilding can be overwhelming and confusing,” Chris says. “Anywhere Lombardo makes it easy by helping to secure financing, evaluating land, working with municipalities to understand requirements and restrictions, and providing real costs before contracts are signed. We build and deliver your home on time and on budget, with minimal stress and frustration.” FAMILY FRIENDLY As a family-owned business now managed by the second generation of Lombardos (Anthony Lombardo, CEO; Anna Lisa Lombardo, CFO; Cathy Lombardo, vice president of property management; and Sebastian Lombardo, Cranbrook Custom Homes president), the Lombardo Homes management team believes they totally understand why it’s vital to help other hardworking families achieve the dream of homeownership. “It takes more than a house to make a home and we’re committed to helping families build traditions,” says Mike VanPamel, Lombardo Homes president. “We treat our entire team like family. When our team members succeed, we all succeed; if they face challenges, we all pitch in to build them back up. This has always been the Lombardo way.” Lombardo Homes was one of the first building companies in the St. Louis region to introduce custom homebuilding with production building efficiencies and modern technologies, becoming synonymous with fresh approaches, modern ideas, luxury and customer-driven customization. anywherelombardo@lombardohomes.com | 636.344.6575 Kari Green | kgreen@lombardohomes.com | 314.698.3205 Katie Bassmann | kbassmann@lombardohomes.com | 636.248.4403 LombardoHomes.com CityLifestyle.com/Chesterfield

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and relaxing. One fresh way that some people are marrying the indoors and outdoors is by using outdoor furniture in indoor rooms. While still living through the COVID-19 pandemic, many are seeking new ways to enjoy outdoor living spaces. Some are investing in outfitting outdoor spaces for year-round use. One trend is to get comfortable porch furniture or to carve out space in an existing planting bed for seating nooks. It’s a good time to consider retractable shade fixtures, such as umbrellas and shade sails, to repel the afternoon sun. Drop-down screens can be installed to enclose patio spaces and guard against mosquitos. Fans for outdoor spots soon will be desired. Rick says other in-demand items currently include portable mushroom patio heaters, element heaters, fire pits, fire bowls, outdoor fireplaces — both gas and wood — and freestanding outdoor fireplaces. He adds that Forshaw can handle construction of most of the standalone fireplaces. The company’s 22,000-square-foot showroom contains seasonal accessories, too. Forshaw store locations: + 15977 Manchester Road; 636.527.7655 + 825 S. Lindbergh Blvd.; 314.993.5570 Forshaws.com

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THE TECHNOLOGY IS WHAT INTRIGUED PAM SIKES TO BUY THE COMPANY

PAM SIKES, THE OWNER OF BLIND AMBITION

becomes the ‘trigger’ for certain house lights coming on,

AND FORMER DESIGNER, SAYS IT IS THE TECH-

music playing, window treatments opening or closing,

NICAL ASPECT OF HOME AUTOMATION THAT

depending on how you’ve programmed it. Scheduling your

INTRIGUES HER ABOUT THE INDUSTRY.

window treatments to open and close at certain times can

“The voice-activation and programmable aspects of

allow you to save on energy costs as well,” explains Pam.

motorized shades are really fascinating. Home automa-

She says they partner with The Sound Room in

tion systems allow you to set the mood in your home

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the minute you walk in the door. For example, when you

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their home mortgage. Motorized shades can be hardwired during the construction phase, or battery powered for existing homes. Shades can offer fashion as well as function. “In shades, there are a lot of new fabrics and designs that allow you to use your shades as an accent, or as the focal point of your room. You can customize them to blend all of the colors in your room.” As far as color trends in window fashions, blues and grays are still popular, says Pam. “We’re seeing a lot of blues.”

for children’s rooms, metal finishes for office or industrial spaces, and wood grain looks for a softer tone. Pam says plantation shutters are still extremely popular. “Shutters are really timeless and can last forever.” Blind Ambition also carries draperies and can help select the fabric that best suits your needs. You can see their beautiful window treatments at the upcoming St.

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BILL THOMAS CAMPER SALES HAS HELPED CAMPERS FOR 55 YEARS

A H H H . . .TH I S I S TH E RV LIFE! ARTICLE JUDY PETERS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

CAMPING IS MAKING A BIG COMEBACK.

become roadschooling. “For kids doing vir-

And the RV lifestyle is more attractive than ever.

tual school, that can be done from any place.

No one knows that better than Bradley

And that can really augment their education.”

Eubank, president and general manager of

Many RVers are on the road doing service

Bill Thomas Camper Sales in Wentzville.

projects and charitable works. There are com-

“The interest in our product has just gone

munities for 55-and-older, those with luxury

crazy in recent months. Camping and the RV

resort-style amenities, and of course the tra-

lifestyle have exploded for a variety of reasons.

ditional camper communities.

One new trend is that people are figuring

Bradley says the industry overall has been

out different ways to use RVs for more than

trending to smaller, lighter weight trailers…

just camping. They use them to ‘work from

ones that don’t need a heavy-duty tow vehi-

home’…from anywhere,” says Bradley, who is

cle. “You can use the SUV you already own to

the son-in-law of the owner, Bill Thomas. The

tow it. And these have all the same amenities,

company has been in business for 55 years.

just in a smaller footprint. You don’t have to

In a recreational vehicle, a couple or

give up anything.”

family has all the technology they need to

The top of the line camper remains the

stay connected, and a socially distant place

Airstream. Bill Thomas Camper Sales has

to stay when visiting. Homeschooling can

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than any dealer in the country, according to Bradley. They are the only dealer within several hundred miles of St. Louis. “Airstream is unique in its aerodynamic design and uses the highest-grade construction and materials. They vary from the 16-foot Base Camp to the 33-foot Classic.” He says the next great frontier for RVs to explore involves integrating technology, much like the trends in home automation. “We see lots of families getting into camping, but also the empty nester or retired folks who are realizing the many ways they can use it, from a weekend getaway, to traveling the country visiting their kids and grandkids. They can travel with their pets. Also, you’re on your own schedule. You have the ultimate flexibility. If you decide to stay longer at an interesting spot, you can.” Some of the neatest customer stories are those where grandparents take their grandkids for extended trips that really become ‘trips of a lifetime.’ That I love hearing about,” says Bradley. “The other things folks don’t appreciate until they’re out there doing it is that, as a family or as a couple, you wind up making more of a connection. That is our mission, to support that. It’s what we do all day every day. We’re just a small piece of the puzzle that makes it happen. And we love it.”

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EMERSON FAMOUSLY WROTE: “A HOUSE IS MADE

Foss, the eldest of five children who were taken from

WITH WALLS AND BEAMS; A HOME IS BUILT WITH

their parents’ boat by an unscrupulous children’s home

LOVE AND DREAMS.” As we celebrate in this March

in the 1930s. At the mercy of the facility’s real-life direc-

edition where we live, here are three books to enjoy

tor, Rill fights to keep her sisters and brother together.

while nestling into your special place called home.

01 Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly (2021): For those who enjoyed Lilac Girls, Martha Hall Kelly’s Sunflower Sisters provides a vivid, detailed look at the Civil War experience, from plantations to a wartorn New York City to the horrors of the battlefield. It’s a sweeping story of women caught in a country on the brink of collapse. 36

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Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (2018): The story follows two timelines that slowly intertwine. The first describes the life and adventures of a young girl named Kya as she grows up isolated in the marsh of North Carolina from 1952–1969. The second timeline follows a murder investigation of Chase Andrews, a local celebrity of Barkley Cove, a fictional coastal town of North Carolina.

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BACK STAGE ARTICLE KATHLEEN KAISER

M AT I N EE CH AT 5 STAR MOVIE R E VI E W CHERRY—RATED R DIRECTORS/PRODUCERS: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo WRITERS: Angela Russo-Ostot, Jessica Goldberg – Based on a novel by Nico Walker STARRING: Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo, Jack Reynor, Michael Rispoli, Jeff Wahlberg, Forrest

Goodluck,

Michael

Gandolfini,

Daniel R. Hill, Fionn O’Shea and Ann Russo Who knew the movie-making tag team of Anthony and Joe Russo [the brothers who created such fabulous Marvel movies as Captain America (2014), Captain America:

Civil

War (2016), Avengers:

Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: End Game (2019)] could yield such a fabulous, semi-autobiographical film, based on the novel of the same name by Nico Walker? But yet, here we are… Brazenly raw, emotionally charged, and authentic to its core, Cherry takes us through the many chapters of a young man’s life. It starts with his days in college and finding Emily (Ciara Bravo), his one true love, to the solace,

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pain and torment he must endure as a medic in the Iraqi War, returning home to a hero’s welcome in Cleveland, but unable to escape the PTSD that consumes him. And as this life of addiction not only consumes him, but his wife, Emily too. It isn’t long before Cherry’s best-laid plans for their lives take a detour, as he turns to robbing banks to support them, and he finds himself left with no other option. When you finally come down off the rollercoaster of emotions you will find yourself in with Cherry, you’ll realize the Russo Brothers managed to create their most fabulous film to date, as they bring Nico Walker’s Cherry to life with the outstanding and multi-dimensional performance they extract from Tom Holland, in this leading role. Tom is so amazing, viewers

definitely

know he’s

bring-

ing his A-game to this incredibly moving and Oscar-worthy performance. Ciara Bravo gives an exceptional performance, too, as the chemistry between Tom and her is undeniable throughout every inch of this film. Hitting in theaters on Feb. 26, and streaming on AppleTV+ starting March 12, Cherry is one of those incredible crime drama films that’s a definite must-see. It ended up being my pick for the No. 1 film of 2020.

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DESIGNER TAMARA DAY IS A PUR-

skill set comes from growing up on a

VEYOR OF THE GLAM AND COZY.

farm. Growing up, she learned all of

This busy wife and mother of four styles

her hands-on skills from her dad, Ward

for the spirited home, mixing glam, com-

Schraeder. After getting married, Tamara

fort, and family. Tamara’s sense of style

and her husband took on old, dilapidated

and eye for what works has created an

homes that no one wanted and turned

insatiable demand for her interior design

them into beautiful spaces.

expertise, furniture and décor. Tamara

One home in particular made Tamara

grew up on the Midwestern plains in

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While rescuing a home from foreclosure

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

2021 VIRTUAL SHAMROCK RUN Virtual — Chesterfield

Valley Athletic Complex

This virtual event is being held March

1-17. Register for a virtual 5K, virtual 10K, and virtual Kids Fun Run. Run whenever you want, wherever you

want — on the treadmill or outside, while maintaining social distancing,

of course. Registration fees for the

5K and 10K are $20 and the Fun

Run is $10. Go online for details: Chesterfield.mo.us/Shamrockrun.html.

BEFORE

AFTER

MAKING VIRTUAL CONNECTIONS COUNT Online

This 1-hour program will include tips and tricks for managing impressions while working from home. Participants will take away applicable skills to implement immediately,

BEFORE

AFTER

such as ways to connect virtually that can still feel face-to-face. The session will be led by Melenie Broyles, owner of Etiquette Saint Louis and Etiquette Impact. Go to STLPWA.org/event/making-virtual-connections-count to register.

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MARCH

6 SPRING INTO FASHION SHOW 2021

Catala Boutique & Spa "Spa-Tique"

This annual Spring into Fashion Show is scheduled to feature favorite styles, designers and trends for spring 2021, along with sales and special prices. Off-site parking and shuttles will be available. Bring-your-own drinks and munchies is encouraged. To reconfirm details closer to event time, due to pandemic considerations, call 636.398.2101.

7 2021 ANNUAL GOLF EVENT Topgolf Chesterfield

Join The Next Step for a family-friendly golf tournament; no previous golf experience necessary. This event includes an appetizer buffet, non-alcoholic

beverages,

raffles,

games and prizes. Funds raised provide scholarships for individuals in 12-step recovery programs. Costs: $750 for a tournament team of six, $1,000 for a tournament sponsors. Questions? Contact Sherry Leblanc at 314.719.2880 or admin@ TheNextStepSTL.org.

8 THE STORYBOOK WALK Central Park

This

outdoor

education

adven-

ture around Chesterfield's Central Park lake consists of 18 stations. Each station has two pages out of a child’s book handpicked by staff from the St. Louis County Library. The route starts at the front of the Central Park playground and runs in a loop around the lake. The current featured book is Dandy. CONTINUED >

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

10 LEADERSHIP TRAINING

DoubleTree Hotel – Chesterfield

This 2-hour session is slated by staffers of the Professional Women's Alliance, whose members collaborate, encourage,

and rally behind each other as they pursue their individual goals. For details, call 314.649.PWA1 (7921).

20 VIRTUAL STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN

Barnes & Noble Chesterfield Oaks

Mel Fell, written by Corey R. Tabor, is the scheduled book to share with preschool and young friends. This is a charming and innovative tale about a plucky little bird, from the award-winning author-illustrator of Fox the Tiger, about self-confidence and taking leaps of faith. Activity sheets available at BN.com/Storytime. For questions, dial 636.536.9636.

27 SPRING YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE

Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex

A seven-week league on Saturdays begins

for

age

groups:

3/4,

5/6

Co-Ed; Boy/Girl Divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12. Participants receive uniform shirt, socks and soccer ball. Fees: $72/resident individual or $87/non-resident individual. For questions or more information, call 636.812.9500. For those interested in coaching, email athleticcomplex@chesterfield.mo.us prior to registering. Registration deadline is March 10, 2021.

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MARCH

REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD

REALTY REPORT CHESTERFIELD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Brandywine

$154,900

$146,000

94%

102

Whitree

$445,000

$435,000

98%

Mansions at Spyglass Summit

$500,000

$470,000

94%

3.5

Wildhorse Springs

$500,000

$482,500

97%

3.5

Chesterfield Farms

$479,000

$490,000

102%

2.5

Nooning Tree

$530,000

$543,000

102%

Nooning Tree

$600,000

$548,000

91%

4.5

County Lane

$675,000

$650,000

96%

3.5

Arrowhead West

$725,000

$660,000

91%

Kehrs Mill Trail

$725,000

$671,000

93%

3.5

This data is a sampling of sold properties from January 1 - January 31, 2021. Source: MLS system.

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cookie dough in traditional, gluten free, vegan and keto cookie options. Owner Jen Naslund says they can make custom cookie cakes, cakes and baked goods, and that they love to work with people to cater creations for events and venues. For custom orders, email info@ defiantdough.com. Each week at Crumbl CookiesCottleville, the menu rotates to provide four different specialty flavors to enjoy, such as a warm cornbread cookie topped with a honey butter glaze and a dollop of honey buttercream. Among other gourmet cookies, owner Amy Rahm says they are “home of the world’s best chocolate chip cookie.” Nom, nom.

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